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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12

peaceful relations with Great Britain, COM
mrnication by that channel would, of
course, be Immediately and, as 1T were, au
tomatically closed, and this country would
be dependent for Geographic communica-
ton upon cables crossing the Atlantic from
Brazil to Portugal, with all of the contil-
gencies which that situation would in
voive, while the construction of a trans
Pacific cable, such as the bill provides for.
would maintain direct communication by
channel not likely in any case to be in
volved at the same time with hostile meas
ures.
THE economic value. also. to the govern
ment of such line Is illustrated by the
fact that more than once within the past
two years steam vessels of the government
have been dispatched post haste to Hon.
oiulu and return, while only within the
past few months United States vessel Of
war was for some time overdue, and was
the cause of grave apprehension for two
weeks or more after the time when her ar
rival and safety at Honolulu would have
been known If communication by telegraph
were in existence. These matters OF the
past are liable at any day to be repeated
on scale Of trsnscendent consequence If
the situation arrives in any quar,ar TO
make immediate and active control Of its
war vessels on the Pacific indisp enSahle to
the United States at a time when commu1i-
cation by telegraph between the United
off
THE committee, as has been said have
pieIeTFeu 10 report a Dill Tor lie c0nS,ruc-
ton and maintenance of the proposed ca
Bile by private company, rather than 4
bill providing for its construction ard
maintenance by the United States, such as
passed by the Senate the beginning of this
year. =
Cost of n Cable.
'The question of whether or not the pay
nent of 100000 year for twenty years is
reasonable was considered by your COM
mittee. They find that the cost of the ca
bic, laid and in condition to be operated,
will be at least $1,000, 600; the cost of a ca
BILE steamer fittings, etc, $500, 900. The an
nual interest on these sums at per cent
would be $1360O0. The maintenance of The
ship would cost s125,0O0 a year; operative
expenses of the cable, $4,000 a year; break
age, repairs, ETC., s2JO,000 a year for the
first five years, making total annual cost
of $3.50 0O0.''
1t Is understood that the Senate commit
tee on foreign relations will approve 4 plan
practically similar to the one outlined in
the above bill and report and they may
b.: expected to act on this question early in
the next session of Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
ECHOES OF THE SALE.
Cincinnati Comment ON the Letting
Out of First Baseman Doyle.

Cincinnati Comment ON the Letting
Out of First Baseman Doyle.
lrry Weldon, sporting editor of the
Cir cinnati Enquirer has the following 20
say about the release Of Jack Doyle by
the Washington club:
AT last President Wagner has succeeded
In disposipg Of Jack Doyle's release. The
New York club has secured the serappy
first baseman at cost of 81 600. This rep
Iesents a great shrlnkage in value, taking
the figures of the Washington clubs presi-
dent as basis. President Wagner told me
when he was here that Jack Doyle prac-
tically represented an outlay of $14, 900 for
the Washington club. 1t will be remeni-
bered that the Senators traded McJames,
De Montreyille and Mccain to the Balti-
more club for Jack Doyle, Reitz ana
Amole. Here is the way President Wagner
figures the $4,000 outlay: He was offered
81 600 for McJames' release by the Boston
club. The Philadelphia club offered him
the same amount for De Montreville. This
makes $14 600 for the two men. When the
trade was made with Baltimore, Doyle was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
WILL OF GILES BLAaUE.
DispOsiti0n Of Property Located i
WashinRtOu.

An exemplificd copy of the will and codi.
ell of Giles BlaQue, recorded in Bergen
county. New Jersey. has been filed with the
register of wills in this city for probate
The will is dated June 2, 1885, and the codi-
Gil was made June "a, 1890. Charles C,
Blaque, Louis Echrieber and Clifford A.
Hand are named as executors. Mr.. Blaque
resided in Franklin, N. j., at the time OF
his death. After disposing of small sums
of money and a number of mining shares
among his immediate relatives, he finally
bequeaths to his wife, Josephine C. Blaque.
the sum of SIS. 600 his books, furniture and
other household ornaments now in his
house at No. 1919 K street. this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
Gen. Mile. at the Front.

The War Department is advised of the
arrival OF Santiago yesterday of the aux
iijary cruiser Yale, with Gen. Miles and his
STAFF and portion OF Garretson's Brigade
Gen Miles had a conference with Admiral
Sampson, and later conferred with Gen.
Shafter by means of the signal service
telephone wires
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
TO RACE AT BALTIMORE.
A Big Contest in the Coliseum To-
night.

There will be a big bicycle race meet this
evening at Baltimore, the scene of the rae
ing being at the new track, known as the
Coliseum. Cissac, the French champion,
who recently defeated Fred. Sims of this
city by narrow argin, will ride against
Jay Eaton, formerly the indoor king The
distance will be ten miles. Among the
other events on the program will be q one
mile handicap, professional, the only pro-
fessional race of the evening. A number
Of local riders. under Manager Jose, left
town this afternoon to attend the meet
Fred. Sims. Bob Walthour, H. r. Steenson,
Moran and Schade were among the num-
Der. A good showing is expected of them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
MAvE YOU A SON. BRoT@ER,

Husband or Lover In the Army or Navy? Mail
him today 25c. package of Aliens Foot-Ease,
powder for the feet. All who march, walk or
stand need II. 1t cures aching, tired, sore, swol
len, sweating feet and makes hot, tight new
shoes easy. Feet can't Blister, get Sore or Cal
lous where Aliens Foot Ease Is used. 10, 900 .tes
tmonials. All druggists and shoe stores sell IT.
Csc. Sample sent FREE. Addsess Alien S. Ohm
sted. lie Roy. n. Y. my17-3m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
Veteran Passes Away.

Funeral services over the remains of Au-
gustus s. Dent were held this afternoon at
the late residence. 1924 street northeast
Mr. Dent was a weIl-known resident of the
city and past sovereign chief of the Sons
Of Jonadab. He was member of the
Grand Army Of the Republic, and. the inter-
ment will be made at Arlington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
Base Ball Notes.

Counting yesterdays game, Wrigley has
made three errors in sixty-three chances.
Clark Griffith has no superiors and few
equals in the league. Don't kick because
the Senators can't hit him. It's the same
with all the clubs in the league.
Elberfield, the Philadelphia third base
man, has been turned down by Detroit,
and the chances are he will be relea seq
outright by the CsuakerS.
Thornton seems to be right in Jack Stiv-
ett's class as a utility man. He may not
be as fast as Lange, but it is a ''cinch''
bet that the California boy would not have
batter as well as Walter
"Sandow'' Mertes ran after a foul fly
in Cincinnati Sunday during practice and
tr1pped over rope stretched along the
left filed seats to keep the crowd back.
Sandow' came near breaking his neck,
and for this reason Is not with the Chi
Cages. He is resting UP in Baltimore.
The game over in Baltimore yesterday
was hot one. The Reds have left Presi-
dent Brush at home this trip, AMI they
are kicking at everything. Umpire Snyder
was q mark for them yesterday, but should
Connolly go behind the plate today a diff
ferent story will be told in tomorrow morn
1ngS papers
With Griffith out of the way, the Sena-
tors should have plain sailing for the re-
mainder of the Chicago games. We can't
win on Monday 1t seems. but we should
get started today.
The first four Eastern League teams
Wilkesbarre, Montreal, Syracuse and To-
ronto-are we'll punched. less than fifty
percentage points separating the four.
second Jack Taylor may soon enter
the ranks of National League pitchers.
He is Milwaukees crack twirler, and three
big league clubs are said to be after him.
Third Baseman Wolverton is also said to
be coveted.
Manager Kuntzsch of the Syracuse team
of the Eastern League yesterday offered
to turn the team over to the players and
give them $1,000 and the use of the park,
providing they will agree to run the team
until the end of the season.
The Atlantic League has ratified the ac-
ton of President Burrowe in suspanding
the striking Newark players, VINO were al
so heavily fined. The Hartford franchise
was given the Hartford players, who will
continue the club on the cooperative plan.
At a meeting of the Eastern League at
Syracuse Sunday all players salaries We're
ordered to be cut 20 per cent. A commit
tee with power was appointed TO get an
other city to take the place of Rochester.
1t will be either Ottawa or Worcester,
Ottawa being preferred by most of the
directors. Yesterday Rochester outplayed
the Wilkesbarre team, whose left and CEN
ter fielders-Knight and Wright-refused to
play at reduced rates. This made general
change in playing positions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
New York, 10; St. Louis, 4.

The Giants continued their winning
streak yesterday on their own grounds, the
ST. Louis being defeated by 10 to 4. Taylor
was hit hard and timely. Jack Doyle. the
ex-senator, played right field zor the
Giants
r. n. E.
New York.ss 0 / 2 x-10 IL 4
St Louis 0 2 o o. 8 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
Arthur Jones and Jack Farrell.

The featherweight championship of the
District will be determined by the issue of
the twenty-five round contest at Steubner's
tonight between Arthur Jones of this city,
and Jack Farrell of Wilmington, Del Prof
George of the Columbia Athletic Club will
referee the bout. The betting Is about
even.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12

Washington. ........... z
Chicago. ..............:1 o o II
Left on bases-Washington, Z; Chicago, 8. First
base balls-On Weyhing 1; off Donovan, 2
Struck out-By weighing, 2; by Donovan. 81 by
Grifith. l. Home run~Ryan. Three-base hit
Thornton Two-base hits-Ryan and Donahue
Stolen bases-Connor and Ryan. Hit by pitcher
Isbel Time hours. Umpires-Swartwood and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
Pittsburs, 3; Brooklyn, 2.

The Pittsburgs inaugurated their eastern
trip very successfully yesterday at Brook
Ign by winning in a closely played game by
to 2 the Bridegrooms failing to hit Tan
nehill effectively. The fielding of the Pr
rates bordered on the sensational, Tom Nc
Creary saving the game through a remark
able fly catch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12

the man the Washington club was after
The other two, Amole and Reitz did not
cut any figure in the trade. Amole was
Just what he was thought to be, and Reitz
turned out a great find. He is a far
more useful man to the Washington club
than Doyle was. He came a great deal
nearer being worth $4,000 to the club than
Doyle did. To only get 5000 for a $4,000
player is an awful shrinkage. However,
Reftz makes up for President Wagner
some Of the money that was sunk on
Doyle.
Jack Doyle is probably the worst fooled
man of the season of 1898 Doubtless Jack
thought that the moment the president of
the washington club announced that the
great Doyle's release was for sale there
would be a leg-breaking rush of the mag
mates Of the other eleven clubs to get his
name to a contract.
IF the value OF Doyle's services were
weighed strictly on his ability as a ball
player, / am Of the opinion that there isn't
manager in the big league who wouldn't
De glad to give a snug sum for his services.
II they were sure they would get this and
nothing else,,~ the scrappy first baseman' s
release would be on the market but a few
minutes.
The time has come in base ball when
something more than playing ability is
weighed in the scales when estimating the
worth of the player. Hanlon's release of
Doyle was a decidedly bearish movement
In Scrappy Jacks price. The conclusion
was at once reached that If Hanlon could
not get along with Jack he must be 3
pretty hard man to manage Doyle's row
with McGraw, Jennings, Corbett and
others emphasized this feeling. 1t became
more intensified when Jack, in a very short
time, butted Tom Brown out of his job as
manager of the Washingtons. A person
can quarrel with one, two or even three
people. and a casual observer is prepared
to believe that it is as much the other fell
lows fault as 1t was his, but when he picks
up quarrel with half a dozen persons
in half dozen different places the con-
clusion is forced that the individual him
self must be to blame"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
Boston, 8; Louisville, I

Pitchers Lewis and Magee had a pitchers
battle at Boston yesterday, the former hav
ing slightly the better of the contest, and
the Beaneaters won from the Louisvilles
by to /. The playing of the Bostonese
was errorless.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
Brookly-.... 2 90 0 o o o % 10
Pittsburg 0 o D 2 o o. II
baltimore, @, Cincinnati, 4.

The Cincinnatis ran against a stone wall
at Baltimore yesterday, the Orioles taking
them into camp by to 4. The home club
was patched up through the absence of
McGraw, Kelley and Brode, but their time
ly hitting landed the victory. Considerable
kicking was INDUCED in by both sides, and
Pitcher Dammann was ordered eff the
grounds.
r.. H. L.
Cincinne 49,. 0 0 ! 0 o o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
PhtladeIphia, o; Cleveland, 3.

The Phiiiies played an errorless game on
their own grounds yesterday and easily de-
feated the Clevelands by 0 to g. Fifield
pitched effectively for the Quakers and
Douglass hammered in five runs and scored
two himself.
n. II. f.
Cleveland 49,. o o y 0-8 8 2
phiIadeIphfa o A U U 10 10 o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
Low Prices
Sell Goods.

People took the hint that we were
closing OFT surplus stock and have
been reveling in the resulting bar
gains. Bed Room Suites, Odd
Dressers. Chiffoniers, China Closets,
Couches. Sideboards, Extension
Tables and Parlor, Bed Room and
Library Tables make a most attrac-
tive list OF closing specials.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-08
AMERICAN BEET SUGAR.
In Few Years Its Production VIII
lie "a Great Industry.


In America about one-fourth OF all
she sugar produced throughout the
world is consumed; four-ffths OF this
amount is imported at an annual cost
of $135,o0O,00O. In 1850 two-thirds OF
he sugar used came from sugar-cane
and one-third from beet roots; in 1897
the proportions are exactly reversed;
vet while France, Germany aud Austria.
have been developing their beet-sugar
industries until they practically control
the trade all over the world, the United
States, having far richer beet-sugar
lands, boasts an annual output OF only
about 10000 tons.
Within the past few years the depart
mcnt OF agriculture has carried on an
exhaustive series Of experiments over
different parts of the country suitable
for the growth of the sugar beet These
experiments have conclusively demon
strated that this important staple can
be grown in profitable quantities and
of the highest grade over a considerable
area Of the United States. There is. in
fact, nothing TO prevent this country
from becoming the largest beet-sugar-
producing land in the world. With the
same encouragement France has given
TO the industry, America might have
roo factories instead OF seven, which Is
now her limit
II has been estimated that IL would
require from 100000 TO 1880, 900 acres
devoted to beet-culture TO produce the
sugar necessary for home consumption.
This would mean an addition TO the
agricultural income OF the country OF
$50, 600, 900 or $50 100000 a year. with as
much more for labor and supplies
Demorest's Magazine.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-08
PRUNING THE PEACH.
Why spring IL the best Time fos Per-
forming the Operation.

With nearly all other kinds of fruit,
pruning may be done at any time dur
ing the fall and winter that the trees
are not frozen. And in a majority OF
cases II is better to prune at this time
than later But with the peach as
rule the better plan is TO wait until
the danger OF severe freezing is past
In the spring. The principal reason for
this Is that the new growth Of wood
Of the peach is easily injured by freez-
ing, and In pruning II Is always best
first 10 remove all dead or injured wood
and then sufficient amount OF other
head. The peach requires rather more
severe pruning than any other variety
Of fruit Unless properly pruned the
trees will have few long struggling
branches with leaves. and fry4t on the
ends of the limbs and little or none on
the rest Of the tree. The reason Of this
is that the new shoots come out
strongest from the terminal buds, the
largest shoots Of the previous year be
coming the largest the succeeding
year, so that In a short time the fruit
is out of reach, as il is the habit Of the
peach to bear fruit on the previous
seasons growth Of wood.
Prune in the spring, cutting out
first all dead or diseased wood and then
cutting back the new growth until the
desired form is obtained Usually from
one-third 10 one-half OF the new
growth can be cut back with benefit,
and more and better fruit be secured
tkan if the tree is allowed to grow as
i: pleases.-N. j. Shepherd. in Ohio
Enrmrr
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-08
McrIer Disgrnecd.

Madrid, Dec. 81. -- Gen. Weyler's ar
rest at late hour Thursday night, fol-
lowing the seizure Of three newspapers,
indicates that the government is de-
termined 10 forestall any diplomatic
action on the part Of the United States
in connection with the publication
Thursday afternoon Of the memorial
which the former governor general Of
Cuba has addressed to the queen regent,
assailing President Mckinley in con-
nection with his message TO congress.
The memorial Is couchcd In terms to
which the American government would
have n right TO take exception, seeing
that Weyler is still a general on the
active list OF the Spanish army.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-08
A FIrc's Deadly Work.

New York, Jan. Six members Of
one family were killed by flames and
smoke in fire that occurred early Sum
day morning i'm Jersey City. The dead
are; Adolph Reich, AZ years old, the
father; Emma Reich, AZ years old,
mother; Title Reich, % years old; Ida
Reich, 10 years old; Albert Reich, II
years; Gustav Reich, eight years. Sew
eral others were injured, and IL may be
that another member OF the Inflated
family will die. lie is the l0-ycar-old
son, and his body is covered with
burns. John Conway, chief Of the Jer-
sey City fire department, was very bad
" burned. He fell through a burning
floor, and was rescued with difficulty.
Henry \. Reich. II years old, managed
60 make his escape from the house with
bad burns on his neck, face and hands,
but he is not seriously injured.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-08
AGRICULTURAL HINTS
EXCELLENT DEPARTURE.
Road building 10 Be Taught I'm
Rhode Island College.


A most excellent departure has been
made in Rhode Island, where a course
of construction in practical road-build-
Ing has been instituted In the Agricul-
tural college. at Kingston, and the pa
pers announce, with justifiable exulta-
ton, that "this state leads the world"
In such an undertaking.
The course OF instruction Is 10 extend
over two years, and has been laid out
after consultation with Gen. Stone. In
the classroom, theoretical instruction
will be provided, and the road-making
plant OF the college will furnish ample
opportunity for the requirement of
practical knowledge. Students, who
wish 10 enter the course, must be well
grounded I'm the common branches, i'm
Guiding algebra and geometry. During
the first year, the course will include
higher geometry, trigonometry sur
veying and other English studies. In
the second year. physics, electricity,
physiogrophy, geology, mineralogy and
steam engineering will be taken. The
practical work will run side by side
with the theoretical during the course.
IT will include actual work on the
roads, handling the shovel, driving
horses, running the stone crusher, trac-
ton engine and road roller, and all
machinery operated by the department.
The student will thus actually perform
all the varied operations connected
with road-building, rs well as receive
competent instruction in all that per-
tains 10 the art. In this way, not only
will a large number Of young men re
ceive most valuable training, but de-
mand will probably quickly arise for
special instruction for older men, who
now are superintendent of streets,
commissioners of highways and engi-
neers.
There is here field which Is not
yet crowded, or even full. As the Prov
idence Journal remarks, "of late years
there has been a demand for compe-
tent road-builders all through the
states that have been constructing
macadam highways. In most instances,
either Theoretical engineers or highway
superintendents have risen 10 fill the
places. And 10 the sorrow and costs OF
the big cities and the disappointment
of the counties, In many instances, the
latter have been compelled TO pay for
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-08
zone Of the Famous old Roads of America,

zone Of the Famous old Roads OF America.)
the lack Of practical knowledge OF the
civil engineers and the lack of theoret-
zeal knowledge of the highway super
Nsors.
But, even with this school of men,
who have been educated 10 build the
roads, there have not been enough TO
go around i'm all the localities where
good roads are needed, and where there
is money 10 build them. a man who
thoroughly understands road construc-
ton to-day may easily get position.
What is needed Is the educated man,
who not only knows how TO build a cost
ly. ideal road but one who can econom-
ically construct an eight-foot country
road-a man who knows both the the
oretical and practical end of road con-
struction. This is the style OF grad
uate which the Rhode Island institu-
ton aims TO turn out. At the
end Of the course, they will have grad
uated man who can plan the highway,
draw the contracts. and who is able
10 run the machinery 10 build the road:
a man who knows the business from
the hoe handle 10 the tripod, from SHOW
cling coal under the boiler OF the steam
roller TO drawing the plans-a road en-
gineer.
There are n number OF openings
which n practical road-builder may fIl.
lie may become n road expert for the
United States government. BY passing
the civil service examinations OF the
road division, department OF ngricul-
ture, he will be put on the list Of eligi-
bles. and rs soon as vacancy occurs
will receive an appointment from the
government. Then, the builders OF road
machinery have n constant call for
men to set up their plants In the various
towns and cities which are constantly
acquiring such equipment. They have
60 send with the machinery men who
know all about operating H. As rule.
the men they send out are shop hands.
and beyond the rule-of-thumb expert
cuce with these identical machines.
they know but little The builders say
there is a constant demand for rond-
builders with these plants. and that
they consider that this Is n good field
for young men.
But the largest field for men edu-
Gated "a road-builders will probably
be found as highway superintendents
among the various counties and towns.
There are few frst-clnss men in this line
md, with the spread Of the good roads
movement, the demand for such experts
r. growing"