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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-11-24

THE farmers of the United States will
receive during 1898 more money from
abroad for their products than In any
preceding year. In the item of bread
stuffs alone the exports for the ten
months ended October 81, 1898.
amounted to $3.50, 237, Asa, which is $685.
900, 600 greater than in the correspond
ing months of last year. Provision
exports also show good record, being
for the ten months of 1898 sl62, $40, 643,
against sl46, 6O7. .0S9 in the correspond.
ing months of last year The demand
for American corn also seems to be
steadily increasing and American oat
meal is making a market abroad.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-11-24

THE battlcship Wisconsin will be
christened with bottle OF beer. The
launching takes place at San Francisco
on November 26.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-11-24

Folks dat insists on habbin' dar own
way" said Uncle Eben, runs good deal
O risk in not habbin' no one ter blame when
Gags goes wrong. ."-Washngton Star.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-11-24

4
in the air.
Tomorrow Is Thanksgiving day.
The farmhouse stands in sheltered nook,
Its walls are filled with warmth anu
cheer;
Its fires shine out with friendly look
TO welcome all who enter here.
Full forty years have come and gone
Since first this hearthstone's rudy glow,
Fresh kindled. flung It's light upon
Thanksgiving guests OF long ago
Long was the list OF sduires and danes;
From year to year how short II grew
Read out the old, familiar names
They heard here when this house was
new.
Grandmother7-aye, she went the first;
Grandfather2-by her side he rests:
The shade and sunlight interspersed.
Have fallen long above their breasts.
our aunts and uncles?--sundered wide,
Their graves lie east, their graves lie
west:
As veteran soldiers SCARED and tried.
They fought their fight they earned their
rest.
Our father7-dear and gentle heartl
nature sweet. beloved by ALL
How early turned his steps apart
To pass from human ken and CALI
Our mother7-brlsk and kindly SOUL
How brave she bore fate's every frown,
Nor rested till she reached the goal
Where all must lay their burdens down
Our brother7-toward the setting sun,
From us remote, his home is made,
And many n year its course has run
Since here his boyish sports were played
Put by the book My heart Is sore.
The night winds up the chimney flee,
The fires within CLEAN as before,
But none are here save you and mel
But, sister, you and again
VIII heap the hearth and spread the boart
And serve our kindred. now as then.
with all that home and hearts afijid.
The scattered remnants OF our line,
Wen summon meath this roof once more
And pledge. In rare affections wine,
The memory of those days OF yore.
God bless them all-the fond and truel
God keep them all--both here and there
Until the Old becomes the New
Forever. In His Mansions FART
Marion Hicks Harmon. In Youths Com
panion.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-11-24

Congressman.at-Largef from Kansas.
Pe-ru-na and Man-a-lin. 1 have been
afflicted, more or less, for a quarter of
a century with catarrh of the stomach
and constipation; residence in WASH
ington has increased these troubles.
A few bottles of your medicines have
given me almost complete relief, and I
am sure that a continuation of their
use will effect a permanent cure.
Pe-ru-na is surely wonderful REM
edy for catarrhal affections.
j. ID. BOTKIN.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-11-24

'OVEMBER had set
IN as usual, with
d ull gray skies
and chilly, pene-
,,n,tpn ufin1s I'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17

credit as was the union two years ago?
The republicans have organized for .he
fight and have placed at the head of their
committee the same man who directed the
Congress campaigns of 1896. The gold
democrats therefore will find an old ac-
quaintance en- deck if they are disposed to
cooperate again with the republicans.
1t would seem to be the part of wisdom
for the sound money men to put forth their
utmost strength again this year. The issue
is very clearly defined. The Teller reso-
luton does noL becloud it at all. A silver
majority in the next House will mean
free coinage bill. A sound money majority
in the next House will mean the defeat
of that proposition, so far as the House is
concerned. The actions of the next House
will enter as factors into the next presi-
Dental campaign. This years battle, in
deed, is the skirmish line of the general
engagement to follow in 1900. Sound
money, if possible. ought to hold the Skin
miSh line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
Hold the Skirmish Line.

The silver forces, by formal announce
ment. united for this years Congress
campaigns Democrats. populists and re-
publicans who believe that this govern
ment as an Independent act should open
its mints TO the free coinage of silver at
lG IL 1 will work together in effort TO
elect a majority of the next House.
These men call themselves bimetalists.
They are going into the campaign with
in that sign. But, nevertheless, they are
silver monometalists. The policy they ad-
vocate will if adopted sink the finances of
the country at Cnce to silver basis and
there they Will remain until that policy
shall be changed Gold will necessarily lie
driven into hiding out OF the country.
What is proposed therefore is not bimet-
alism. but the single silver standard, TO
take the place of the present policy which
maintains both the silver and the paper
money of the ccUrtry-each in very large
volume-on an equality with gold
A union of these forces In 1893 polIed an
exceedingly large vote. Not large enough.
1t is true, to capture either the presidency
or the House that then was chosen, but
so large as to make it certain that had the
friends of sound money not united also
silver would have won. What therefore
should be the response OF the sound money
men this year? Should not they too. unite
again? Why Is not union this year almost
as essential TO the safety Of the public
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
BICYCLES md TeleDhOneS.

The telephone company does not seem to
have correctly estimated the progress the
world has made in certain lines of devel-
opment while the telephone has been per-
fected and the grip of the monopoly con-
trolling it has been frightened. For in
stance, in the matter of building and using
bicycles the business community has shown
a disposition to provide itself with the
means of rapid communication that was
not readily available when the telephone
first came into use. Today the use of the
the same city to send messages back and
forth at a much lower expenditure of time
than was formerly possible. The sugges-
tiOn is advanced by some of the local bust
ness men that until the telephone compan
withdraws from its present lofty and ar
bitrary position all messages between then
b sent by messengers on bicycles This is
annoyance and delay, and serving every
usual purpose of quick communication. TIL
messenger boy on the wheel may even a
times exceed in speed the telephone WIRE
some of the complaints against the COM
panys methods are we'll founded. The fire.
quency with which the cry Lines busy
is heard in response to a request for con
factors in the daily life of the average bust
ness man. The messenger boy. too woult
not divulge the secrets intrusted to him
under seal. This cannot be said of tn,
telephone service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
Smaller WarShips.
From the Baltimore Sun.


The destruction of the Maine-a vessel
costing over s.. OO,OO0-by single explo-
sion, whether of the magazine in her hold,
or of torpedo outside, raises the question
of the wisdom of putting two and half
millions in one ship. If We are not to take
the offensive at sea, why should we build
vessels of great size and cost? Smaller
vessels costing not over 100000 would be
ample for harbor defense. The torpedo
boat is cheap and efficient for local defense.
The torpedo boat destroyer, which is some
what larger, is vastly more efficient, and
Admiral Coulomb of the British navy de-
clares that it is the naval vessel of the
future and VIII drive the huge battle ships
and cruisers from the seas. He makes the
point that over twenty such boats may be
built for the money that one battle ship
costs and economy and good sense call for
the abandonment of large battle ships and
cruisers 1t is unwise, he argues. to put
all ones eggs in one basket.
The largest ship may be sunk by one
tol pedo, such as small torpedo boat or
destroyer may eject from her tubes
I he ordinary type of torpedo is long
metallic cylinder, cigar-shaped, having at
its front end a percussion cap and load CT
gun cotton and in its rear end reservoir
of compressed air, which acts on it's screw
pIopellers to prorel the whole through the
water at high speed toward the enemy s
vessel 1t is commonly elected by means
of compressed air-SometimeS by eXplo-
sves-frOm a tube in the bow, side or
stern of a ship, above or below water.
The ship OF torpedo boat is so turned that
one of it's tubes will bear on the enemy 8
vessel and at that moment the torpedo is
elected. The torpedo strikes the enemy's
null under water and a single hit is suf-
ficient to sink a $5.O0O,OOO battle ship
The enemys means of defense is to de-
stroy the torpedo boat by rapid-fire guns
before 1t can get within torpedo range,
which Is not very great
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17

Senior de IIome's PARTING words before he
left these shores for mis- own land were
affectingly suggestive of d great change
Of heart. He declared that this appalling
disaster in Havana harbor forced him to
express the sentiment that of all the
countries ir the world he loved America
best The southern temperament is nc
toriously tickle Senior de Lome's country
men are known to be susceptible to sud-
den changes, but they have never been
accused of turning thus suddenly from a
feeling of contempt for a particular OBJ
Jet to an equally extreme feeling of af-
lection for that same object. Senior de
Lome's sudden burst of fondness for the
country he has reviled so recently is in
truth merely characteristic of the man and
of the system of government he repre-
scented. What derth can there be to his
love for nation that he considers no
better than a "rabtle?" What respect can
he entertain for method of government
that he has slandered by charging that
it is headed by low Politician 1t is
to be gravely feared that Senior de LONE
vas having bit of quiet fun at the ex-
pense of the pei son to whom he told his
tale Of overweeEing grief and love. If he
really intended and expected to be believed,
the episode confirms the good Judgment
of the government in taking immediate
steps for his removal from the scene of
action On this soil. A man who can so
despicably comfort the truth is unworthy
OF any consideration whatever. There
would be more respect here for de LONE
II he had frankly acknowledged his zeal
Tor Spain and his corresponding disregard
Tor all things American. 1t would at least
have been honest, and honesty appeals
to the American spirit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
The Negro Industrially and Politically
Booker T. Washington in the Independent


The negro can work in wood and iron and
no one objects SO long he confines his
work to the telling of trees and the saving
of boards, to the digging of iron ore and
making of pig iron; but when the negro
attempts to follow his tree into the factory
where it is made into chairs and desks and
railway coaches; or when he attempts to
follow the pig iron into the factory where
springs, the negros trouble begins And
what is the objection? Simply that the
negro lacks skill coupled with brains to the
extent that he can compete with the white
man, or that when white men refuse to
work with colored men, enough skilled and
educated colored men cannot be found able
to superintend and man every part of any
one large industry, and hence for these rea-
sons We are constantly being barred out.
The negro must become in larger meas
ure an intelligent producer as well as a
consumer. There should be a more vital
and practical connection between the ne
gro's educated brain and his opportunity of
earning his daily living. Without more at
tentton being given to industrial develop
ment we are likely to have an overproduc-
ton of educated politicians-men who are
bent on living by their wits AS we get
further away from the war period the ne
gro will not find himself held to the repub-
lican party by feelings of gratitude He
Will feel himself free to vote for any party:
and we are in danger Of having the vote or
Influence of a large proportion of the ed
ucated black men in the market for the
highest bidder unless attention is given to
the education of the hand, or to industrial
development.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
Fix the Responsibility.

There is to be- an immediate and thor
ough investigation of the destruction of the
Maine. 1t is demanded by all the consid-
erations attaching to the catastrophe and
it's connections. Public Judgment is sus-
pended that condition. There are COM
petent men for the work, and they will be
assigned to it. They will be charged with
d tremendous responsibility. for there is no
Disgusting the fact that very great deal
will depend their report.
The people are of but one mind today on
this subject. They want the truth about
the loss of the ship. If Spain is not re-
spOnsible they want to know it. If she is
responsible; IL the blow which sent the ship
to the bottom came from without. then
Spain will have to answer. There is no ex-
element, but there is feeling throughout
the country such as has not been aroused
before in years
The case is not to be prejudged, but there
are features of it beyond all dispute and
which may be stated with all propriety.
eli The Maine was a splendid ship of her
class. Her appointments were thorough.
Provisions against destruction by accident
from within were perfect as could be
deyised-were as perfect those that are
now in operation anywhere.
90 The officer who was in command has
a high reputation for vigilance and capaci-
~. His presence in the harbor of Havana
was deserved compliment to him. The
mission of the Maine was both delicate and
important. and he was relied upon to exc
cute il. He had thoroughly capable staff.
30 There is every reason to accredit Cap
tain Sissbee with unusual care in the dis
charge of all his duties. The smooth Ian
guage of diplomacy had not been intended
for him. He knew his errand, with all of
its possibilities. He was not to be the ag-
gressor in any case but was to be prepared
TO act at a moments notice If hostilities
should begin. He had been ashore often
enough to gauge the feeling in Havana
and to become advised by it of the necessi-
~ to be watchful of all his resources. Dis
cipline aboard the Maine therefore must
nave met the fullest requirements of the
5; .uation.
~ The harbor was hostile. The Span
iards had resented in their newspapers and
otherwise the presence of the ship. Crowds
passing ferry-boats had jeered at her
Crowds on shore at the bull ring had ut
tered threats against her officers and all
Americans And so all the signs from with
out showed disposition on the part of the
Spaniards in Havana to at least make the
ships stay as uncomfortable as possible
From that to the exploding of a torpedo
under the Maine on the part of some des-
perate faction need not be reckoned long
or impossible step. The population and the
turbulency admit of a large suspicion.
But the country will wait for the result
of the investigation. The credit of the re-
public is safe in the Presidents hands and
those Of Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
A Doubtful Commendntion.

Among the matters mentioned in connec-
ton with the appointment of Polo de Ber-
nabe as the Spanish minister here, purport-
ing to show his entire fitness for this duty,
is the fact that his recent work in the Dip
lomatic Offices in Madrid has brought him
into close connection with the arrangements
for commercial treaty between Spain and
the United States. 1t Is suggested by those
whose inclinations lead to the formation
of favorable Impressions Of the Spanish Dip
lomats that this will cause Senior de Ber-
nabe to be favorably received by this gov
eminent. tina: is said to be so eagerly seek
ing new commercial relations with Spain
and is depicted as anxious to obtain reci-
procfty with Cuba. 1t is to be doubted
whether this qualification will endear Senior
de Bernabe to the thinking American citi-
zen. who cannot disassociate the entire
suggestion of a commercial treaty between
Spain and the United States from the
thought of the so-called Cuban reciprocity
scheme. The latter is now thoroughly dis
credited. 1t was considered with grave sus-
picion on general principles at first because
of the fact that Cuba has no commercial
advantages to offer this country either
present or in prospect. 1t was known be-
yond doubt to be Spanish trick as soon as
Senior de LONE acknowledged the anthem
ITCHY of the letter to Canalejas. The re-
collection of the exposure of the hollowness
of the Drctense of Cuban reciprocity eff
fected by that letter is too fresh to need
more than bare mention to indicate the alb
surdity of any solemn proclamation now of
he virtues of Senior Polo de Bernabe as fit
and proper legate from Spain to the United
States on the ground of his familiarity
with the negotiations already had for the
draft of treaty of commerce between the
two countries. Indeed. dubious is the
communication that it savors of the quality
of left-handed compliment. 1t may even
be the invention of his enemies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
Picture Department.

Delft PAstels Reduced from $3.50 to 81 90
1 Colored Photograph in fancy gilt frame. Re
duced from co TO 81 80.
Oak Easels. Reduced from 81 so to 81 90 each
Oak Easel, white and gold. Reduced from 5vc.
to loo.
2 Oak Easels, waite and gold. Reduced from
81 90 To soc. each.
II Oak Frames, large size. Reduced from 81 90
$500 and 400 To Doe. each.
Cherry Frames, large size Reduced from DC
to 10c. each.
= Oval Gilt Frames, with bow knot ornament
Reduced from 81 80 TO 25c. each.
% Unframed Pictures. Reduced to &c. each
1 Picture, Of Peg Wellington, in solid oak franz.
Reduo ed from $3.50 TO 500.
Pictures, l6x20, in F1orentine frames. Reduced
from BIS to LOO each.
! Photograph, st. Cecilia Reduced from 81 %
to S1.O0.
l Oil Painting in gilt frame. Reduced from
$1,000 to S2.e0.
l Photograph. in fancy gilt frame. Reduced
from s. 90 to $1.OO.
Pearl Paintings, 20x24, in white and gilt
frames. Reduced from 800 to 50 90 each.
Engraving, 2Ox24 in green frame. Reduced
from x2.25 to I5c.
Fourth floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
The Telephone Controversy centerins

The telephone war is beginning to take
cefnite shape. Last nights meetin,, Of
business men indicated that the feeling Of
protest against the company is strong and
determined and the decision to hold a fur
Their mass meeting showed that the men
who are most earnestly at work are pro-
ceeding upon logical lines of development
l. is no longer necessary for the patrons Of
the company to gather together to discass
the details of their grievances. The facts
as to the telephone extortion and restric-
tton are now well known. The issue Is not
one of fact but one of results. What is to
be done to relieve the community of the
burden that is nov upon it? Congress is
the ultimate source of remedial action, but
meanwhile the telephone company can be
shown the folly of a further pursuit OF
the suicidal policy of over-charge and
tyranny. Nothing less than a general
demonstration of dissatisfaction will surely
accomplish this result. Object lessons of a
convincing kind are demanded and IL the
present temper of the business men con-
tinues to prevail that object-lesson will be
forthcoming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
Mems Departm emit.
10th, nth and F SITS. n. w

"a Unlaundered Shirts. plated colored bosoms
and an cuffs a to match mattel Sizes H. IN 49, l's and
p Laundered COlored Shirts. stif bosom and
cuffs to match Sizes 1914 16, 1871 and II. Re-
duced from 81 90 to Csc. each.
IL White Shirts, open front and back. Size II
collar. 3!-inch sleeves; somewhat soiled Reduced
from 81 90 to Csc. each.
Is White Worsted Undershirts and Drawers. me-
dum weight. Size AS. Reduced from 2.95 and
rs TO 500 per garment.
80 Mems Graduated. Four Hands and Teck
Scarfs, mostly dark colorings. Reduced from Soc
to 25c. each.
and l0jh Reduced from 12kc. to 3 pairs for 2oc.
10 pairs Garnet Footless Bicycle Hose, with
white striped tops. Reduced from Sec. to Doc
First floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
Cloak Department.

Navy Blue Cloth Jackets silk lined through
out Sizes "a, SO and 49, Reduced from SIC. 90 to
$3.35 each
Imported Velvet Blouse Jacket, fur trimmed
and handsomely beaded. Size sc. Reduced from
$4S.00 to $25.CO.
l Fine Velvet Blouse, handsomely beaded and
trimmed. Size SO. Reduced from $500 to $2S so.
l Elegant Imported Velvet Jacket, handsomely
trimmed. Size 81. Reduced from $iS00 to $50 100.
l Elegant Imported Black Cloth Jacket, hand
somely braided and trimmed with genuine Labra-
dor mink. Size SO. Reduced from $500 to
$S5 90.
l Elegant Dark Green Cloth Jacket. handsomely
braided and edged with Persian lamb Size 3S.
Reduced from $500 to $3.50.
l Imported Velvet Jacket, handsomely braided,
mink collar and edge. Size &c. Reduced from
$6i 90 to $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
4 Costly Case of Sickness.

The Commissioners have ordered tele-
phone to be put into the smallpox hospital
while the man who is now suffering from
that disease is there under treatment. 1t
Is 10 be hoped that there will not be many
such sporadic outbreaks Of smallpox if a
telephone connection has to be made each
time at the present rates. Smallpox is a
dreadful aftiiction to be endured by any
community, but it becomes doubly appalling
II 1t Is TO cost in money according to the
extortonatc scale of the local telephone
company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
Housefurnishing Dept.

Large Square Clothes Hamper. soiled. Reduced
from 800 to $500.
1 Infants Bath, slightly damaged. Reduced
from so to coo.
Fancy Clothcc Hampers soiled Reduced from
s. so and g. 10 to tic each.
3 Wood Fiber Pitchers. damaged. Reduced from
csc. to &c. each.
/ Soup Tureen, with alcohol lamp for hotel use
Reduced from $3.50 to s. 50.
2 Work Baskets, soiled. Reduced from Soc. to
PIC. each.
Patent Door Mats. Reduced from $l.o0 to
bOc. each.
a5c.
Fifth floor.
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Shoe Department.

pairs One-strap Black Satin Slippers. Sizes
2ls and 5a AA-2h A. Reduced from $500 to
$1.o0 pair.
20 pairs 0ne-strap Pink and Light Blue Satin
slippers. slightly soiled. Sizes 2k to 5la AA-2
to 5t2 A-21a Be- 10 c. Reduced from 81 as TO
$I.00 pair.
. 10 pairs one-strap White Satin Slippers. Sizes
Reduced from $2.75 to $1.0O pair.
pairs Suede Oxfords and One-strap Slippers
white, pink, gray, tan and black Sizes 2Ls 8 and
31a Al IA. 2, ~, 3. 31a and Az B-I, ~ 2 pa
3. and AZ CT, IL. 2, "a and 3h d. Reduced
from s.. 90 10 soc. pair.
3 pairs Boys Calf Button Shoes. Sizes and
5t2: Reduced from 81. so and s.. 90 to 81 90 pair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-17
Buy More ShiDs.
From the New York Times.

We could i'll spare the battle ship Maine.
Considering the necessarily slow construc-
ton of naval vessels we should suppose the
administration and Congress would deem it
wise to buy Immediately two or more ships
of her class If any shipbuider or nation
can be found willing to sell. We see no
force in the objection that such a move
might be looked upon as a preparation for
var. On the contrary, it would have a
reassuring effect If our government In that
unmistakable manner evidenced Its deter
mination to maintain the full strength OF
our nayV.