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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-14
Reciprocity Not in Order.

The administration is now free to face
whatever there may be in Spain's reci-
procity scheme. The new minister has pre-
scented his letters, and doubtless is ready
for business. He comes. it has been stated,
for particular purpose. and possesses uH-
usual qualifications for the work. He has
seen long service in the commercial bureau
of the Spanish government, and has studied
American conditions as well. IL peace pre-
vailed in Cuba, and the relations between
Spain and the United States were not
strained, a new commercial convention be-
tween the two countries, with SPANS in
terests in the hands of 50 competent man,
and American interests in the hands of Mr..
kasson, would not be difficult of adjust
n:ent. But, as matters stand why take up
the subject at all?
The United States is but little concerned
now about the commercial aspect of the
Cuban ques ton. Our interests have very
greatly suffered the result of Spain's
wretched management of the affairs of the
island, and on that ground alone interven-
ton months ago would have been justified.
But Intervention did not take place, and far
greater and graver questions than that of
trade have now to be decided. With sup
plies from this country pouring into Cuba
in an effort to save people doomed by Spain
to death and the grim question of tine de-
struction of the Maine still open, parley-
ings about tariffs and schedules would ap-
pear to be useless. if not positively out of
place.
The question is not that of trade for this
country, but of peace for Cuba. The es-
adjustment of peace in Cuba upon lines
guaranteeing permanency and prosperity
will settle the question of trade. Cuban in
dependence will mean, among other things
increased trade between the island and III.
United States. This government, therefore,
Will not only serve its own material inter-
ests. but strIke a blow for humanity and
lasting order in Cuba, by exerting it's whole
power now in the interests OF peace for
Cuba.
American Intervention is inevitable. The
whole question reiates to the time and
form. Shall it be early or late? Direct or
indirect! The President has the whole
country behind him, not of course for the
purpose of picking a quarrel, but for the
altogether worthy purpose of ending one
OF the bloodiest quarrels in which even
Spain mas ever engaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-14
Union.
From the New York Times.

If We stop q moment to think of it it Is
very remarkable that the absolute obiit-
GRAFTON Of sectional lines in the vote in
the House on the defense bill exc!tes no
remark whatever. 1t Is today as natural
a thing that Gen. joe Wheeler Of Ala
bama, one of the most gallant of con-
federate cavalry leaders, should greet Mr.
Cannons report of the bill with a shout
OF applause as it was thirty years ago
that Gen. Wheeler was barred from Con-
gress by his confederate commission. The
men who fought each other in that fierce
arbitration by the sword are now so COM
pletely American, their feelings, convic-
tiCnS. interests are in such harmony on
questions of rational import, that their
common action is no more doubted on one
part than on the other.
Yet this fact. to which our familiarity
| blinds Us, is rot only of tremendous i'm
portance. but is wholly without prece-
dent in the history of the world. Never
was there desperate and bloody a
civil war, never so rapid and complete
establishment of national unity. The his
torian of the next generation, sufficiently
remote to catch the perspective of our
rapidly moving national changes will see
this more plainly than we, and he will
find more interesting than the great strug-
gle the story of the recovery from it, of
the new start on a broader and more fruit
full career. When he strikes in the Con-
gressional Record, the vote on the defense
bill, Year. 81; nays, o." he will realize
more keenly than we do how wonderful a
thing it is that that little cipher expresses
all there is remaining of disloyalty to that
Union for which the war was fought.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-14
MIR. Bniley,s Richmond Speech.

The people of Virginia are disturbed just
at present over the recent action of the
state legislature in voting to pay the ex'
penses that Mr. Bailey of Texas and his
friends incurred on the occasion of the
speech delivered by the democratic con-
gressional leader before the legislature,
March 4. Mr.. Bailey spoke by invitation.
He was conveyed, along with select party
of democratic congressman and others, by
special train to the Virginia capital The
expenses amounted, 1t is fair to assume, to
TO small sum, and the legislature has de-
cided that the people are to pay the bill.
There was some spicy debate over the pro-
Posal but 1t was finally put through and
row from all parts of the state voices are
being raised in protest, not alone from re-
publican sources but most sharply from the
democratic leaders and organs themselves.
OF course it would nave been unfair TO
make Mr.. Bailey pay his own expenses,
and 1t would have been impolite to require
him to travel alone ana without some de-
gree of comfort But the Virginians are
disposed 20 argue that the legislators who
listened to the edifying lecture delivered by
the brilliant young Texan ought to foot the
bills themselves, inasnuch as they alone
enjoyed the treat of hearing his words of
wisdom and eloQuence. There is no valid
defense to be urged against this plain
proposition that those VINO dance should
pay the fiddler. save on the rather extreme
ground that MIR. Bailey, by addressing the
legislators, was comforting a material bene-
INT upon the people of the state by giving
their representatives the benefit Of his ex-
perience and suggestions. But this plea
will not bear close inspection. Mr.. Bailey
is in thorough harmony with the large ma
jority of the men whom he addressed on
the 4th of March His views of the demo-
cratic principles are substantially those of
the legislature. There is no divergence be-
tween the followers and the leader. The
question. then, seems fair and reasonable,
why should all the people of the state.
without regard to party and faction, be
taxed to permit very small body of men
to hear words of political oratory that can
have had no other effect than to tickle their
partisan prejudiceS?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-14
Falling Royalties, Rising Ra,..

The investigation into the local telephone
situation now Being conducted by the
House subcommittee is progressing along
satisfactory lines The questions being
asked OF the representatives of the two
sides to the controversy are calculated 10
bring out the truth, or ar least the APPROX
innate truth. lating to the actual cost of
conducting the business and giving the
SUBSCRIBERS fir3t-ciass service. Some IT,
cchgrelt4es are bound to appear as the
STATISTICS OF telephone administration re-
veal themselves For instance, the sub
committee learned Saturday that the row.
alties paid by the Chesapeake and Ohio
company 10 the Bell company-paid, in
Isct, by the holders of all the local stock
to the holders of - per cent Of the stock
have been steadily decreasing for some
years Whereas the royalty per instru-
Dent was formerly $l2. 1t is now only s.
Notwithstanding this natural drift of one
Item OF the cos: of maintaining a telephone
exchange toward n lower basis. the rates
charged for telephone service 1t was nc.
knowledged. nave steadily risen. being now
at their highest point since the introduc.
ton of the phone in Washington This
strange phenomenon was said to be due tc
the demand for better service.
Reference to the statement of the tele.
phone finances for the year 1891 presented
TO the Senate last Monday by Senator Pet
tigrew will show that in that year. tho
=. latest for which such statistics may be oh
tanned. the sum OF $74.47sl4 was paid t.
the Bell company for royalties. out Of 9
total expenditure Of 500. 63T.2s for opera
ton and administration. A simple caIcuIa
ton shows that in that year at least tn.
royalties amounted very close to = De,
cent of the total cost Of maintaining tho
local service. 1t is not yet known will
certainty just when the royalty rate begar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-14

would not be. presumably. until the enemy
had beat a retreat or had ,succumbed to
the fatal influence; but meanwhile the cur
rents would carry the burning substance
down stream, and, unless the shores were
vacant, would set fire to wharves and
maybe to such shipping as might have
been left unmolested by the enemy. There
are tremendous possibilities In such a de-
vice, which smacks, however, of the meth
DDS OF barbar1sm. It has Its suggestive
parallel In the old-time employment of the
burning wooden vessel set adrift above the
enemy and allowed to float down stream to
work possible damage to the hostile fleet.
The adoption Of metal for the construction
OF the outer parts of ships of war robbed
this device of its effectiveness. but the
metal vessels Of today could not Withstand
the intense heat Of a blazing river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-14
Fairy Tales Of Farm Proat..
From the San Francisco Bulletin.


A New York paper is now engaged In tell
ing prosperity stories. The writer Of the
ste ries apparently has hazy idea of the
limit nature has set upon the profits of
farming. One instance he gives Is that of
a man tout west whose name of course,
the writer is not at liberty to give, who
realized $17,OOO last year from 640 acres of
wheat land. A return of this magnitude
would require uniform yield of nearly
tw enty-nine bushels to an acre. and an
average price of 81 per bushel. AS the
average wheat yield in the United States is
about thirteen bushels to the acre. and rs
the price last year at the place Of product
rarely exceeded seventy-five cents a bushel.
the writer Of this prosperity story must
have drawn on somebody's Klondfke ex-
perience for his facts. Another Kansas
farmer is represented as receiving $7.O09
for wheat raised on 81 200 farm. with a
reserve Of 1900 bushels to provide against
a possible bad season next year. A third
man had 3JO-acre farm valued at 81 600.
Failing to get a place at the public crib
where he could earn 500 a year, he put In
q crop of wheat and sat down to watch Ii
grow. He watched 30 faithfully and It
grow SO steadily that when harvest time
came he got $1,000 for the crop. All Of this
shows that an able-bodied writer can sup
ply the fiction department OF New York
paper with matter. without going to the
Kondike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-14
Half-Tone Illustration.

The application of the half-tone process
of illustrating to the needs and Limitations
of the daily newspapers Is one of the
notable achievements of the decade and
well exempiifies the wonderful advances
that have been made within a compare
lively few years in all departments of pub
lication. The Star has found this process
Of especial utility in reproducing photo
graphs of important subjects. portraits and
scenes of news value. Saturday 1t was able
to present an unusually timely illustra ton,
being reproduction of a photograph show
ing the battle ship Maine as she appeared
before her visit to Havana and Immediately
associated with this a view of the wreck of
that vessel as it appeared very recently
and indicating the appearance of the shore
and of the neighboring vessels. The con-
trast between these two aspects of the ship
was striking. Thus Saturdays Illustration
supplemented in a valuable way The Stars
former half-tone illustration showing the
wreck of the Maine. published February
u, within a week from the date of the dis
aster. That Illustration was in fact the
first half-tone reproduction of the scene
that appeared in any newspaper and pos
sessed a particular value in view Of the
peculiar quality Of the half-tone which
eliminates absolutely all Intervention by
human agency in the dilineation of the pic
ture. The half-tone is in effect a repro
ductfon of the object itself for 1t preserves
practically all the values of the photograph
and thus it gains in accuracy over the 9TH
err processes that depend for their eloseness
to nature upon the skill of an artist The
adaptation of this wonderful process, which
50 closely supplements photography in il
lustration, to the peculiar exigencies of
modern newspaper publication is indeed to
be highly appreciated, both by the publisher
and the reader, for it extends the POSSIBLE
tiles of the former for presenting and of the
latter for understanding the varying phases
OF the news situation to hitherto unsus-
pected extent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-14
SHOOTING STARS.
A Blissful Superstition.

"Mistuh Pinkley,' said Miss Miami
Brown. docs you know whut bird of
Paradise is?"
WELL" was the reply, ''of co'se doesn't
know fob sure. But when 1 gifts ter de
rex WORT I wouldn' be a bit supprize' to
discuvuh dat 1t was spring chicken
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-14

A difficulty which the minister who I'M
dertakes to preach on politics encounters
is at all events less than the average poll
tician would find If he were to attempt a
discourse on theology
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-14
Sublime EgOtism.

There's one good thing about being a
prgilist, anyhow" remarked the sporting
man who had been" reading reports Of all
the challenges issued by devotees of the
prize ring.
what is that?'
It's about the only business going that
never seems to suffer from lack of conf
dence."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-14

There Is suspicion that some newspaper
correspondents are SO inexcusaby fmpa-
tient that they will not wait for the Ger
man emperor to compose his own indisc re- t
utterances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-14
The Successful Artist.

With pride they saw his chest expand.
Renown? He well might claim it
With skill to paint the picture and
With wealth CROUCH to frame 1t!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-14

A big gold discovery In the United States
is announced every row and then. But 1t
fails to attract the attention bestowed on
all news from the more extensively adver-
tised Klondike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-14

Japan's refusal to paIt with war ships is
another reminder to China that INSTALL
rents on that indemnity are coming due
with regularity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-14

The irresponsible rawlings Of Herr Most
are no longer heard in New York. But
Madrid has not succeeded in getting rid of
General Weyler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-14

1t is reasonable to suspect that the Span
ish board Of inquiry did not run any risk
of mental exhaustion in citing the evidence
on both sides.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-14

Russia is alive to the fact that in most
cases an ambitious power can do more
with finances than 1t can with firearms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-14

Mr.. Wanamaker will see to it that Mr..
Quay does not find any scholarships on the
bargain counter this season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-14

Base ball players are Under narrowing
ST Spleen that their belligerent rights are
being tempered with.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-14

Inc lying rumor has become almost as
frequent and unreliable as the airship was
few months ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-14
The Process of Elimination.

What makes you think you would sue
coed in my business?" asked the merchant
of the man who vas willing to accept a
salary.
Il am a philoso rher," was the answer.
Il firmly believe that nothing was made
in vain. Therefore l must be good for
something, and your business is about the
Only thing 1 haven't experimental in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-14
In Overwhelming Uncertain

CHCeFtH1htye
A little king with manners nice
Bore as he trudged through Spanish ic,
banner with this strange device,
Il. o. W.
Quoth he, mo matter where look
I gaze on that 1t won't be shook
The first line in my copy book
Was L. o. u"
Oh. how can life have many charms
When. in the midst of wars alarms,
The motto on ones coat of arms
Is Il. o. U.?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-14
You are going to buy a dress this spring

and you act upon suggestion it will cost you less
and be as fine any gown you This table of
remnants have prepared in the Fancy Dress Goods De-
partent filed with Short useless scrap-bu of pieces
with yards enough for suit waist skirt Remnants
the best recommendation have. They tell of
popularty-else they would be In this instance
they the choicest effects the host of novelties that
we import ourselves direct In fact they patterns that
made special order They goods that have
been selling all the way from ST. to So yard And are
to have the choice of what left of the zoo pieces that
put on this table this mornng-for
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-12
How to Look Good.

Good looks are really more than skin
deep, depending entirely on healthy
condition of the vital organs. II the
liver is inactive, you have bilious
look, if Your stomach is disordered,
YOU have dyspeptic look, if your KID,
news are affected, you have pinchefo,
look. Secure good health, and you VIII
surely have good looks. "E'ectrlc BIT
tersn is a good Alternative and Tonic:
Acts directly on the stomach, liver and
kidneys, purifes the blood, cures PIN,
pies, 6lo, ches ard bells, ard gives good
complexion. Every bottle guaranteed.
Sold a. f 5. Leadbeater & Sons Drug
Store. 30 cenLs per bottle.
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AIe*anaria @azette*
sUBLIsRED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY AT
Building. $40 Il S12 Prince st
TERMS.
ransient advertisements murt be paid ioi

in advance.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed to e1-
ceed their space unless the excess is paid for
at transient rates, and uuder no circum
stances will they be allowed to advertise
other than their legitimate business in the
space contracted for.
Marriage and death notices must be paid for
in advance.
RESOLUTIONS in memoriam, of thrnkB tributef
of respect, resolutions adopted by societioa
or persons, unless Of public concern, vii!
only be printed in this paper az sdvertise
ments.
rhe GAZETTE Office il connected with the
Telephone Exchanges. Advertisements, or
ders for the paper, news OF any information
or business can be sent by telephone.
Entered at the Postoffice Alexandris, Virgin
Is as second-class matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-12
J4yNEY, 7O1 KING STREE
For Over FifH Years

An OLD AND WELL-TIIEp REMEDY.-M Nj
whslows Soothing Syrup has been used toi
over fifty years fy millions Of mothers 10,
their children while teething, with perfect
nccess 1t soothes the child, softens the gpms
slays all pain, cures wind collie, and is the
bes. emedy for Diarrhes. Is pleasant TO the
taste. Sold By Druggists in every part OF tho
sord Twenty-Five cents bottle. It's value
{. incalculable. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins
low, Soothing Syrup ard take no othar Kind
iav1- - l6-1vr
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CLOTHING. FURNISHINGS, &c.
Our
Ranks are Complete,
And Have Passed a Rigid
Examination.
CLOTHING. FURNISHINGS. sc.
Examination.
ssRv1cEABLE SPRING SUITS, all sizes

ssRvICEABLE SPRING SUITS, all sizes
at 81 $3.50 and 50
ALL WOOL SUITS at Sc and S6 80.
Our line of 81 so ALL WOOL SUITS
french faced and well tailored in dozen
different patterns, are ready Tor the tray and
prepared to test The issue with any $40 line
shown by others.
We are Justly proud of our 50, $40, S12
aud S14 REGIMENT, as it has proven in
comparable and invincioe
A small army of B VS. KNEE PANTS
Sits from S125 to So, and battalion of
separate KNEE PANTS from 25c to $50.
BICYCLE Sits and separate PANTS in
golf ana blocmers qs low in price as the low
SUITS TO ORDER from $3.50 up.
A full line of GENT&' FURNISHINGS,
GOLF HOSE, BELTS, ETC
4 Ni"kle Vest Pocket Cup given with
every purchase of S or over.
ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIG.
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SOMETHING NEW FOB ALEXANDRI
THE GLOBE MILLS

HAVE GOTTEN FAIRLY UNDER WAY,
And are now ready to offer their products
t. the public They are now making all
grades of Flour from Fancy Patent' down 10
Extra They guarantee there is no better
aour ON the market than their fancy. grades
sud Invite the public to make test for them
se.ye, All kinds of mill feed for sale. Their
purified bolted Cornmesl is second to none
Give in your orders and try for yourselves
Goods delivered promptly to al parts OF the
cIty Ask for prices. Tney pay the highest
.,sa price for corn and whest and solicit the
public to call aud see them. They have one
of the finest mills in the StAte of Nlrgima'
and can guarantee their products second to
aalo Go aud see fOI yourselves Bell Ieie'
IOHN " FMNEET & co.
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L@GAL NOTICES.

TXECUTOR'S NJ TiCE.-Persons having
IL Claims against the estate of the late
Mrs LOUISA SNOWDEN are equested to
present them duly authenticated for pay
ment, and those indcbte to her estate are
requested to make prompt pay ment.
iy1 HUBE T SNJWDEN, Executor.
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MEETINGS..

New ALEXAND IA, Va Aug 5. 1898.
TIHE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
L BFN@A" FILTER COdP.N NY will be
held at the Office of the company at New
,'cx4u ri Va. WEDNESDAY, August q,
1898 at 25O o'clock p. m. fer the election
of officers and directors and such other busi-
ness as may come before the meeting. Books
clo.c August Is, 1S9S.
w. b. BgNuAM, President.
augG w3ws
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stubborn cough or tickling in the throat
yields to Cne Minute Cough Cure Harmless
in effect. touches the right spot, reliah!e ana
lust what is wanted. 1t acts at once {. e.
Lennon
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TACKE17T T&MARSHALL
BOOKS, STATIONERY, &c.
FRENCH's BOOKSTORE,
AT & 419 KING STREET.
OUR BICYCLE AND SPORTING GOODS
BUSINESS THIS SEASON

OOh D1C1CLE AMI SIOh 1Nd SOODO
BUSINESS THIS SEASON
will bo on the most comprehensive scale.
Not one point has been overlooked 10 make
ours the most interesting Bicycle and Sport
ing Goods Department in this State. Our
prices mean big saving for you. We have
now ready for your inspection the '9S"
MODELS of the "IMPFRlAL WHEELS"
the-go lightly. kind. Price $50. The New
Thomas Bicycle. price $50, and the Arabian
Wheels, price $40, known the world over as
the American beauties. The high grade, the
great popularity, the eIcelent repntstion of
these three leading makes are unqucstioned.
We invite comparison with other wheels ad-
vertised at much higher prices II you fail
to inpect The Imperial, 1.-THE Thomas" and
THE Arabian" before purchasing, don't
blame your bad luck on US.
BICYCLE SJNDRIES.
large assortment Of standard brands
very lowest prices.
BICYCLES FOB HIRE
by the hour, day, week or month. No rattle
traps.
ROBERT w. FRENCH.
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