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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02

The record of local legislation secured at
the session OF Congress soon TO close'
printed in another part of todays paper Is
unusually long and replete with items OF
the first importance. The District IS neces-
sarily a constant petitioner for these legis-
lative favors. Its needs are many, It's ex-
pansion is steady. its municipal wants are
constantly changing Hence this annual
reouisitin,, upon Congress for not only
larger appropriations but for new laws af-
fectins the rapidly developing municipality:
Street railroads. steam railroads, sewers,
schools police and fire protection, street
extension, water supply, telephone rates,
wire-buriaI-these are but few of the
topics always in issue. This year the re-
suit of our legislatures labors is most
gratifying. The budget is liberal and con-
tains many items OF appropriation that ma
teridlly enlarge the scope of the work of
succeeding sessions. The capital is at last
given the privilege of consulting a free
municipal public library, maintained upon
equitable grounds and capable of enlarge
ment into model institution of its kind.
1t obtains the benefit of a revised street
extension law. the prospect of an early ma
terial enlargement of its water supply and
perhaps as well of the publication of the
cilities. including a manual training school
for which there has been an urgent need
for some years. 1t obtains a materially
lower schedule of public telephone rates.
1t secures larger allowances for sewer
extensions and in addition the prom
ise of a modern sewage disposal plant
Its street railways are aided by certain
necessary legislation that will result, if
executed in accordance with the spirit of
its enactment, in the practical abolition of
horse cars from the urban area without
violating the principle which excludes from
that area the menacing and unsightly over
head wire system. Provision is made for
the proper treatment OF minor contagious
diseases, while a step is taken toward the
reclamation of the Anacostia flats. Many
miscellaneous enactments add to the local
statutes affecting a variety of interests
generally in the direction of local better
Eent. There is. in short, every reason for
general cOngratulation. The citizens feel
especially grateful to the chairmen of the
two District committees and to their col
leagues on those hard-working bodies, and
to the District subcommittee of the appro-
priations committees, as well as to their
congressional legislators IN general The
Commissioners and the Board of Trade
have co-operated effectively in this cam
paign for wise local legislation. If every
session were to produce similar amount of
beneficial legislation affecting the material
interests Of the national capital the day of
its attainment of true metropolitan proper
tons in its peculiar character as the ma
tional city of the republic would soon ar
rive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02
Annex by Treaty!
Jew York Mail and Express.

From the New York Mail and Express.
Now that the obstructionists in the Sem
ate frankly admit that the annexation OF
Hawaii cannot be delayed any longer, all
hands should unite to perform the final act
by formal exercise of the treaty-makfng
power. The Newlands resolution now be-
fore the Senate would accomplish the full
purpose for which it was designed. 1t is a
perfectly sound, constitutional measure
backed by historic precedent and entirely In
harmony with national tradition and policy
1t was prepared. however. as an expe6fent
to meet grave emergency-its object being
to annex Hawaii by legislative process at q
time when 1t seemed impossible to accom-
plish the desired result by treaty.
Recent developments in the Senate show
that annexation can be affected either by
adopting the Newlands resolution or by
ratifying the treaty, was first proposed
The friends Of Hawaii have enough votes
to carry either Of those measures 1t must.
therefore. be clear to the opponents as well
as to the supporters OF the project that 1t
should be consummated by the regular,
formal and dignified process specifically
prescribed by the Constitution. The acquisi-
ton Of Hawaii il destined to mark the
dawn OF q new epoch In our national life;
1t win stand out among the memorable
events In the closing years Of a century OF
American progress, and every consideration
Of patriotism, propriety and national self
respect requires that the proceeding shall
be invested With all the dignity, seriousness
and official formaIity which our institutions
permit In such undertaking..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02
The English-Speakin People.

Inc world Is getting a pretty clear idea
now of what is meant by Anglo-Saxon unity
and purpose. Discussion is making many
things plain. Nice and contracted defini-
items and meanings which appeal to
scholars and casuists are not being en-
pioyed In conveying popular sentiments to
the masses. When, therefore, 1t is said
that the Anglo-Saxons are getting together,
and that the world will soon feel the bene
fetal effects of their united efforts, the
Celt Is much included as the lineal An
glo-Saxon. What is intended is that the
men of English speech are drawing closer
together, and that thus united they will
represent power and capacity equal to
greater things than have ever yet been
performed by men. In the great march
forward the Irishman and the Welshman
help form the procession with the Eng
lishman and the American.
The union is good as formed. No hard
and fast compact has been drawn, nor will
be. No instrument of writing signed and
sealed by high commissioners is necessary.
This war, in which the United States has
put itself forward as the champion of lib
erty and humanity, has shown how strong
the tie is that binds. The Engiishman in
far-off Australia sympathizes as warmly
with as does the Englshman in nearby
Canada, while the Irishman in America
shoulders his gun and goes to the front
as readily as ne would were Ireland her
self embroiled 1t is the spirit of kinship
that controls. The common language and
all that goes with it make for the union.
So strongly is this influence working now,
that it is not too much to expect that the
Irish question itself wih be affected by it.
Complaint in Ireland against England is
not nearly so strong as it used to be. The
great work of Mr.. Parnell and of Mr.. Glad
stone is bearing good fruit. Hope is held
out in more than one development that
with more liberal treatment Ireland will
become one of England's sources Of
strength.
1t is an era for improvement in govern
ment- The English-speaking people are
masters of the art of governing. and when
they operate in unison for progress their
force will be Irresistible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02
The Logical RexuIf-Tnion,

'kamehameha's" latest letter to The
Star from Honolulu. printed today, Is a
strong argument for the immediate annex
alton of Ha vail, based upon the reception
and entertainment of the American troops
on their way to Manila. This country has
at epted the hospitality of Hawaii and
profited by Its breach of neutrality in such
a manner as to bind it inevitably to a closer
union The present position of Hawaii in
the campaign cannot be maintained. An
nexatior. which for several years has been
to our interest, is converted by the War
into necessity and now becomes by our
use of Hawaii as a Part of the United
States a point of honor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02
Hot Weather Argue. for Annexation

The hot weather of the last few days
to filibuster against annexation that the
American troops in Cuba and those who
are probably now in Manila are surrounded
by far worse climatic conditions than those
that are locally prevalent This recollec-
ton should stir whatever of patriotic senti-
they will step aside from the path of ma
tional progress and permit the war to be
carried on to the best advantage The
sharp fighting of the American troops be-
fore Santiago ought to remind every legis-
lator of his duty to the country. The same
kind of work will soon be in progress in the
Philippines, where the climate Is, If posi-
BILE, hotter than in Cuba, and where there
are certain conditions favoring the out
break of disease among the troops, and
from which point 1t Is certain that wounded
and suffering men will soon be sent home
ward. Hawaii, midway between the shores
of the great ocean, is blessed with one of
the most delightful climates in the world
mild, pleasant and health-giving. 1t will
form an ideal resting point or hospital sta
ton for the sick and wounded of the Amer
lean forces in the Philippines. 1t can be 50
utilized rightfully IL annexation is accom-
plished before the starting back of such
transports and hospital ships as. in the Or
binary course of warfare, are certain to be
required later to bring back the disabled
members of the American expedition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02

From the Arr,y and Navy Register.
The United States Senate has been giving
another illustration Of its ridiculous meth
DDS For several days that body wasted its
time in purposeless debate on the annex
alton OF Hawaii. 1t resembled, in all its
discreditable characteristics, the egotistical
debate in the House on the appropriation
OF the emergency fund and the long -dra wn-
out, senseless discussion in the Senate on
the declaration of war. The curious fea-
tore of the Hawaiian debate has been the
baking of the majority. The view and
vote of no member of the Senate are In
huenced, modified or changed In any par
ticular by the debate. 1t Is simply a game
of firing out and it is quite as credita BILE
to the dignity and patriotism of senators
as II they rolled hoop around the Senate
chamber or played marbles upon its floor
In many respects these juvenile diversions
would be more satisfactory to the country
and be more conducive to public interests
than the wearisome. unproductfve debate
made possible by the obstructionists In the
minority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02

Ex-President Cleveland is not the first
man who has wasted a great deal of valu-
able time waiting for a chance to say Il
told you So"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02

Spain should not give up the quest of a
government that will show some sympathy
for its methods and institutions without
making last fraternal appeal to Turkey
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02

The American man is quite as enthusi-
astic in taking risks with real firearms as
the American boy is in celebrating with
Cannon crackers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02

France has evidently reached the discreet
conclusion that it is better to cultivate
good customers than to waste too much
energy on bad debts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02

Admiral Camara should have known there
was free list suspended" sign at the
Suez canal before he started,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02

The principal beer tax will continue to be
on the system Of the man who insists on
consuming too much of the beverage In
warm weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02

With reference to the reports of mutiIa-
ton, 1t is gladly conceded that Spain con-
ducts its atrocities in a wholesale manner
as far as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02
SHOOTING STARS.
Charitable.

Il am told" said Mr.. Torkins, that the
Spanish have most fluent and picturesque
gift for profanity
WELL" said his wife, cit isn't as bad as
it might be. Everybody knows that any
thing said in Spanish isn't really meant"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02

Great Britain, in looking over the history
of this country, will be impressed by the
fact that circumstances alter cases when it
comes to stamp acts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02

Unless Mr.. Platt is careful he may come
to be regarded as having more influence
with New York democrats than he has with
republicans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02

Future reports of victory from Spanish
generals may depend largely on the jailer' 8
good nature in providing writing materials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02

The youth of Spain should have an extra
page in its copy books devoted to honesty
Is the best policy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02
Modern Geosraphx.
From the Cleveland Leader.

FroIn the Cleveland Leader.
Missouri has new post ONCE named
Sigsbee and Ohio has a Deweyyille What
state will be first to get In line with q
Hobson's Corners7
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02
Juvenile DiYernionx.

Spanish ships will be harder than ever to
find in few weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02
An Objection Nearer Home.

THE idea of taking those people of the
Hawaiian Islands in to the United StatesT'
he exclaimed. They can't even speak our
language"
Then he began to tumble in his vest pock-
cts and look disturbed.
Whats the matter?" inquired his friend.
Il believe I have lost the ticket that
Chinaman gave me for my laundry. I'll
never be able to make him understand what
ought to get from him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02
Woodward ana L1OthrOp,
10TH SITS N. w.
Closed Monday, July Fourth.

Following annual CUSTOM beginning Tuesday, July fifth
continuing until September o'clock Saturday
I o'clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02

Then he began to tumble in his vest pock-
cts and look disturbed.
Whats the natter" inquired his friend.
Il believe l have lost the ticket that
Chinaman gave me for my laundry. Ill
never be able to make him understand what
ought to get from him.
Occupied
Now, about the way they are running
this war, began the man who usually has
a great deal Of time On his hands,
I've got 10 tine to talk about it," an
swered Farmer Corntossel who was fig
uring on a piece Of brown paper with the
stump of a lead pencil.
But the board of strategy
Il can't help 1t. 1t wasn't none of my
doins In the first place. I've got to figger
out how to make $4.75 profit out of the city
people that's comm here to pay 81 a week,
an calc'late just how much canned veg
etables, dried beef and condensed milk we
can get 'em to take without kickin'. I've
no time to think about any board of STRAIT
eey. My times completely tuck I'D with
the strategy of board"
Courage.
The king, the queen regent and minister
bold
Declared, 1--WE will fight to the last.
In hfstory's annals we'd fain have it told
How we stood where our fortunes were
cast.
So the king and the queen and the minister
bold
Sat placidly cheering the fray,
Which was easy to do, since a deep ocean
rolled
'Twixt them and it's scenes, far away.
1t doesn't seem In rature" said Uncle
f.ben, "foh er man to hunt work as hahj
a; he hunts excuses fob loafin'."
The Gsunl Program.
When a crisis assails you, look carefully
round.
Don't rush into action where dangers
abound,
Be sure that you think 1t all DER once or
twice
And never be backward in asking advice
Never fear that your friends will be eau
tious and coy.
They'll stop in the midst of their duties
with joy
To hear you describe your dilemma clear
through
And tell you just what they think you
should do.
Don't let your own judgment barrier be-
Go on through the list, though they all dis
agree,
Till some one at last recommends your pet
plan.
Then take his advice. He's sensible man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02

1t doesn't seem In rature,' said Uncle
Eben, "foh er man to hunt work as hahJ
a he hunts excuses fob loafin'."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02

At ST. so piece of IL yards
English Long Cloth. soft and ane-the best value
ever shown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02

FLAGS are the
especially favored
kind now. Very
Handsome Enam-
eled Flags from
Doc. up to the
jeweled flags Mt
the wonderfully
low price Of So!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02

ing! All kinds from the plsinest TO the
most elaborate sorts, and from the jew
eled Army and Navy Buckles-so apropos
now-to the jewel studded. From 81 up
to $40.
HAT PINS-(necessary wherever you
COLIN sterling silver 25c. to 81 90. In
solid geld. from 81 so TO SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02

At I21c. yard. Value 25c.-
A case of Cream Persian Lawn, sheer and fine
just half price.
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02

At sic. yard. Regular price, Csc.
Embroidered Swisses. dark grounds, embroidered
in colors-a very fine quality-44 inches wide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02
OccuDfe,1
Courage.

The king, the queen regent and minister
bold
Declared, 1--WE will fight to the last.
In history's annals we'd fain have it told
How We stood where our fortunes were
cast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02

At 25c. yard
Another of Pin-dot White Swiss very
dainty, extra quality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02

See that grandest of Ameri-
can Flags-cost $4,000. In
our show window.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-12-08
world,. largest ,.orknou.e.

The largest workhouse in the world
is at Liverpool, where the workhouse
has accommodation for no fewer than
5000 inmates. It is not, however, Of
ten filled. as only half of its many dor
mitories are occupied by the permanent
pauper residents. There are occasions.
such as labor strike, if long continued,
which cause it to fill up rapidly, and
then it proves none too big for the re-
quirements of the union. Liverpool has
a large number Of poor, but it is spe-
oially munifcent in its charities. OF
these the chief are the Bluecoat hospi.
tai, maintaining and educating $50
children; the Orphan asylum, the Sea.
mems Orphan asylum in Newsham
park, containing about 400 boys and an
equal number Of girls; schools for the
blind and the deaf and dumb, industri-
al schools, and number of hospitals
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-12-08
Two Pointed Questions Answered.

What is the use of making better
article thau your competitor if you
can not get a better price for it,
Ans.-As there is no difference in
the price the public will buy only the
better, so that while our profits may
be smaller on a single sale they will
be much greater in the aggregate.
How can you get the public to
know your make is the best:
If both articles are brought promin-
entity before the public both are GER
tain to be tried and the public will
very quickly pass judgement on them
and use only the better one
This explains the large sale on
Ceamberlain,s Cough Remedy. The
people have been using it for years
and have found that it can always be
depended upon. They may OCCASION
ally take up with some fashionable
novelty put forth with exaggerated
claims, but are certain to return to
the one remedy that they know to be
reliable, and for coughs colds and
Group there is nothing equal to Cham.
berlain's Cough Remedy. For sale
by G. Houston, Extra, A. H. Roberts,
Audubon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-12-08
A word in regard to buying. We buy all our
for cash and
SELL THEM
AT BED ROCK
PRICES
VIII. WALKER
A wonderful Floating Snail.

There is a small snail which is SC
fond of the sea that it never comes to
land and it builds such capital boat
for itself and its eggs that while large
ships are sinking and steamers are un-
able to face the storm it losses about in
perfect safety.
The little snail is Of violet color
and is therefore called ianthina. 1t has
a small shell and there projects from
the under part of the body long,
tonguelike piece of flesh. This is the
raft, and it is built upon most scientific
principles, for it has compartments in
it for air. 1t is broad and the air COM
partments are underneath, so that it
cannot capsize.
Moreover, the snail knows how to
stow away its cargo, for the Oldest eggs
and these which hatch the soonest are
placed in the center, and the lightest
and newest on the sides of the raft The
ianthina fills its own air compartments
by getting a globule of air underneath
its head, the body is then curved down
ward beneath the raft, and the head bs-
ing tilted ON one side, the air rushes up
and fills the spaces. 1t feeds Oh beau
tiful little jellyfish, which has a fiat,
raftlike tcsm with pretty little sail
upon it, and they congregate in multi,
tudes when the sea is calm.
Sometimes specimens are washed
upon the northwestern coast Of France
and when they are handled they give
out violet dye. -Philadelphia Press.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-12-08
Neither Did the King.

1t is told of King Frederick VI of
Denmark that while travelling through
Jutland one day he entered village
school and found the children lively
and intelligent and quite ready to an.
swer his questions.
We'll, youngsters, he said, "what
are the names of the greatest kings Of
Denmark?'
With one accord they cried out, "Ca.
mute the Great. Waldemar and Chris
tian V!'
just then little girl, to whom the
schoolmaster had whispered something,
stood up and raised her hand.
"Do you know another?" asked the
king.
"Yes-F'rederick VI"
what great act did he perform?"
The girl hung her head and STAN
mered out, II don't know"
BE comforted. my child" said thu
king. II don't know either
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-12-08
' FIJI:
Stockings

Are invited to seek the gifts
here. Certainly there's every
thing in sight which one
could think of for a Christ
mas gift. From the smallest
child to the oldest grand pa
rent, whatever the gift de.
sired it's here and it's sold at
a reasonable price. No Tex
ira tariff" because of Christ
mas trade. Popular prices
rule throughout the store as
always. Your money will
buy more and better Christ
mas gifts here than elsewhere
that's sure. We again in
sist that you buy no1O. Nc
stock can long stand the
strain that has been put on
ours for the past few days.
In another week a great
many of the choicest articles
will be gone. Buy now and
we will lny the goods aWuy
for you until zUO71ted.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-12-08

The grand charity ball given last
Friday evening, at the X. p. Opera
House, under the auspices of the
Extra Volunteer Hose Team, was a
pronounced success, in every par
ticular. The proceeds amounted to
about $500, and the committee in
charge have appointed an investi-
eating committee who will look up
the wants OF ENira's poor and needy
and the provisions, fuel, etc, will
be distributed rs soon as practical
The Hose Team boys are to be com
plimented on their success in behalf
of so noble a cause.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-12-08
Some sharp Sayings of Bismarck.

Bismarck had the frankness to say
that he looked upon the comedies Of
Dumas the younger. and indeed on
most French plays Of the lighter sort
as grossly corrupting to the public NOR
ais. "Panem ct circenses," smiled De
Morny. "Panem ct saturnalia, NUT
tered Bismarck.
"Prinoe Bismarck is respectfully re-
quested, wrote the American, 'to ca
BILE a few words in reference to the fol-
lowing question: What benefit will be
derived in your grace's opinion from in
ternational expositions?"
On the margin Of this the prince SIM
ply wrote in pencil, "None. -" BIS
marck's Table Talk" by c. Lowe.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-12-08
weary,s Sacred Premise.

''No, madam, cannot split the wood
to which you SO indelicately refer. It
would be aviolation of sacred promise
made to me aged mother. .
Nonsense! What kind Of prom
ise?"
"We have the poker habit in our
family, ma am, and promised mother
I'd never touch chip in any form. -
Cleveland Plain Dealer