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Evening star., 1898-10-26
To John Sherman.

Thy blne eyes look from thy unguileful mind
Like the boy Orphans in thy mothers brood,
Or tender oil the wife thy manhood wooed
Who now IS speechless. though her look 50 kind:
The violets are not more freshly dewed
Than thy bright eyes and country heart behind
Industry. FREEDOM, Solvency thy heirs,
They have marched on beyond the old frontiers;
Clean are their wheatfelds thou hast cieanset
of tares
And their remembrance thy retirement cheers
think how oft that million blessing palm
Has crossed my hsnd with official fears
And seem to talk to Nestor in his calm
When Homer knew him in the vale Of years.
GEORGE ALFRED TOWNSEND.
October %, 1895.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
Pajamas
For Mem and Bows.

The usefulness, comfort and de-
STABILITY of Pajamas have been fully
demonstrated during the past six
months in the camp, the hospital and
at home. More men are wearing
Pajamas now than ever before in
the history of mems furnishings.
Our stock Of Pajamas for fall and
winter is unusually large and COM
plete, comprising Madras, Cheviots,
Wools, Flannelettes, etc.
A special line of good quality
Flannelette Pajamas in neat patterns.
$I.Oo a suit.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
A Campaign Confusion.

See the Conquerlng HeroI The bands are
out again;
Musicians now work overtime performing
the refrain!
Sea the Conquerng Hero!" And the
crowds with echoing shout
Make the babies cease their prattle, Won
dering what It's all about
In conquering hero prospects this great
country is SO rich
That there isn't any telling, just at present,
which is which:
And as he hears the tune again, each can
ddate with glee
Bows low in his acknowledgment and muir
murs, that means me-"
Evening star., 1898-10-26
Lansburgh 6 Bro.
Tapestry
P0rtieres.

1t is Just now you are thinking of
Draperies for your home, and there
is nothing so effective and inexpen-
sive as Tapestry Portieres. Our line
is complete in every detail
One lot Tapestry Porteres, 3 yds.
long, fringe top and bottom.
sl.89 pr.
One lot Tapestry Portieres, fringe
top and bottom, full length and
width. .........S2.25 DIR.
One lot Tapestry Portieres, fringe
top and bottom, full length and
width. ..............S2.9S Or.
One lot Cotton Derby Portieres,
finished like silk, heavy fringe top
and bottom, full length and width
S3.75 pr.
One lot I'm. Bagdad Portieres, full
length and width, excellent patterns
and colors. .......S S4.2S Dr.
One lot Fancy Weave Tapestry
Portieres. beautiful new effects, heavy
fringe and full size. SIS. 90 pr.
And better ones up to $50 pair.
Estimates furnished OH all kinds
Of Drapery and Upholstery work free
of charge.
Evening star., 1898-10-26

Misses and Children's Shoes, Autopedic last
made to Mt the foot by giving the entire width of
sole for the foot to rest on. Wei Kid vnmp heel
fox, patent leather tip, dull dongoa quarters ex-
tension sole. lace and button: this shoe has no
equal for wear and can be used for a dress shoe
Sizes sla to 10Y. Pair. r....................s So 90
Sizes IL to 2. Pair. 50 %
Third floor
Evening star., 1898-10-26
Increased Prosperity.

Factory Inspector O'Leary reports that
more than thirty hundred manufac-
tories are now in operation in this state
that were either closed or not in existence
a year ago, while fifty-two thousand more
persons are employed in these factories
than could find work last year. The pes
simist can find nothing in such figures as
these to grumble at, while the whole state
rejoices in the Increased prosperity they
reveal
Evening star., 1898-10-26
New
Gut Glass.

We have just received another
shipment of Rich American Cut
Glass in great variety OF shapes
and cuttings, and call special atten-
ton to the 8-inch Salad and Fruit
Bowls, in the most brilliant and
most perfect cutting we have ever
offered, at
$500 each.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
His Position.

Have you any doubt of my good faith
in this little scheme which propose?" in
quired Senator Sorghum.
NO., answered the young man. "You
seem perfectly confident and free from ap-
prehension. I'm the man who is having
difficulty in getting up supply of faith
that amounts to anything"
Evening star., 1898-10-26
Precept and ExampIe.

That his intentions were the best, none
venture to deny,
But his oratory held him till he let a
chance slip by:
He so earnestly exhorted 'gainst the bosses
and 'gainst pelf
That he lost his chance to register and
couldn't vote himself,
Evening star., 1898-10-26

In contrast to the riotous manner in which
European Legislative bodies have been con-
Quoting themselves. it Is a pleasure to point
to the dignffed serenity which Congress
at present maintains
Evening star., 1898-10-26

There is a disposition to let Richard
Croker enjoy manifesto monopoly, rather
than give him opportunity to think that
he has succeeded in getting UP an argu-
ment.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
More VIII Follow.
From the Hartford COurant.

From the Hartford COurant.
The Tuskegee Institute of Alabama has
just received its first student-a fne-Iook-
ing and promising young colored man
from Porto Rico. Other students from
Cuba and Porto Rico will enter Tuskegee
as soon as the government quarantine reg
ulauons will permit.
Evening star., 1898-10-26

The Kaisers pilgrimage may be marred
by suspicious that some European power
will take a mean military advantage of
him while his back is turned and he is a
long way from home and army.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
| WOmen's
Spring Heel Shoes.

We keep every worthy kind and
style of Shoe, for women and chill
dren. Many women prefer spring
heel shoes. They have many fea-
lures to recommend them. Espe-
cially good values are found in the
following:
Womens vici Kid Spring Heel Button Shoes pat
ent leather tip, Goodyear welt, wide toe sizes
2L2 TO 9.
S3.OO a pair.
Evening star., 1898-10-26

Notwithstanding Spains alleged contempt
for nation of shopkeepers," 1t insists on
hanging over the bargain counter and ask
ing foolish questions
Evening star., 1898-10-26
Real Enjoyment.

Don't you enjoy the gray days of Oc-
toher?' asked the poetic girl; 1.-The days
When nature tempers the luxuriant JOY with
char geful moods of sadness?'
Il should say dor exclaimed the young
man with blue and red vest. These gray
days of October are what Iva been waiting
for I'm advertising cough medicine that
ought to make my fortune"
Evening star., 1898-10-26

France has been Tor a long time expert
menting with political crises and it looks
as If she had at last struck an explosive
combination that will do real damage.
Evening star., 1898-10-26

Richard Croker may discover that an ex-
citing political campaign is not the best
time in which to rush into the literary mar
ket with "reminiscences.
Evening star., 1898-10-26

After dealings with Spain which extended
through so many years, the Cubans are not
to be blamed for beirg more or less sus-
piciouS of everybody.
Evening star., 1898-10-26

1t can scarcely be possible that Eugene
Debs has concluded to sit quietly down and
let the country go to destruction without
saving another wood.
Evening star., 1898-10-26

In connection with Mr.. Carl Schurz's dis
satisfaction it should be borne in mind that
Mr.. Schurz has made much of his reputa-
ton by being hard to please.
Evening star., 1898-10-26

The Porto Ricans in this country deserve
credit for their modesty in merely desiring
10 vote instead of trying to hold office.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
SHOOTING STARS.
The Pr0nriefies

How did you come to name that mule
'Aguinaldo?' inquired soldier in the
Philippines.
Because" answered the teamster gloom
FLY, hes such kicker!
Evening star., 1898-10-26
New
Baskets.

DaSMeUS.
We carry almost everything made
in Basketware, from the practical,
strong, everyday clothes basket and
hamper to the dainty, decorated
fancy holiday baskets. We invite in
spection of our 1893 stock of best
Scrap Baskets, which we have Just
received from Germany.
Tomorrow, one lot of new. choiceiy made, fancy
and plain Scrap or Waste Paper Baskets in q vari-
ETY. of colorings and shapes.
SOC. each.
Also lot of large imported Willow Clothes Bas-
kets, In smooth finish, at
85c. each.
Evening star., 1898-10-26

Frances contempt for the Fashoda af-
fair may be inspired by the presence of so
much more Serious trouble nearer home
Evening star., 1898-10-26
New
Toilet Sets.

A very large assortment of Toilet
Sets, representing over a hundred
styles, in the newest and best shapes
and decorations and including hand
some Limoges Sets and the best En-
gllsh and American makes.
1t is well to remember that we can
match and replace any piece of any
set which you may be unfortunate
enough to break, at short notice.
AS special, we offer one crate of
New Low=Shaped
Toilet Sets,
in three choice styles of decoration
and full I2-piece combination, in
Guiding large double-handled slop
jar, at
1896 set.
Evening star., 1898-10-26

Philadelphia's peace jubilee was, of
course not designed TO apply TO local polit-
icai conditions.
Evening star., 1898-10-26

Womens yici Kid Spring Heel Shoes, patent
leather tip, broad round toe: sizes 2Ia TO @.
ST. a pair.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
S4.75 suits, S2.08

Another lot OF boys frer suits,
made OF fine cheviots and cassimeres-
In the smartest array Of patterns.
which are full Of style and fine work
manship-nnd equal to the best SIS
suits on the market. will be offered at
sos. Mothers who want the boy 10
APPEAR at his best will appreciate the
opportunity TO get him a fine suit for
So little.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
S2.oo a pair.

Misses Genuine Crack Proof Calf Spring Heel
Shoes extension cole Natura last calf tip sizes IL
to
Evening star., 1898-10-26
PhiIadeIphia's Peace Jubilee

France may need peace commission of
its own before long.
Evening star., 1898-10-26

Womens Spring Heel Shoes, cloth top, patent tip,
opera toe; sizes 2a to g. An elegant wearing shoe.
S2.5o a pair.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
Ten's
Underwear.

We are amply prepared to meet
the varied wants of the public, and
show the best makes of Underwear
in silk, wool and merino. We are
the Washington agents for "Stutt-
garter" Sanitary Natural Wool I'm
derwear and have all weights and
STYLES now in stock.
Tomorrow. Thursday. one case of
Evening star., 1898-10-26
New
Coal Holds.

New
Coal Holds.
We offer tomorrow a new ship
ment of the best makes of Japanned
and Galvanized Iron Coal Hods. with
or without hoods, and with regular
or cold wire handles. They come
in seven sizes and styles, and are
priced very low.
I5c. and up.
Also lot of Coal Hod Sets, con-
sisting of one Japanned Coal Hod,
one long handled Japanned Coal
Shovel and one cold-handled stove
Litter.
FAC. for complete outfit.
Fifth floor.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
TNen's Wool Underwear.

In natural color, with doubly sewn
elastic seams and pearl buttons on
both shirts and drawers; "a to A.
inch shirts; 28 to 4o-inch drawers.
An unusually good value.
75c. a garment.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
$3.50 suits, ST. 90

Boys finest made short pants suits,
OF fine all-wool cheviots and chssi-
meps. In REFER styles in sizes 3 TO &
and In double breasted styles Ia sizes
TO le year-suits which have Fever
been sold for less than $3.50 before
Will go at s1es
Evening star., 1898-10-26

Fifth floor.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
New Low=Shaped
Toilet Sets.

Fifth hoo-.
Evening star., 1898-10-26

First floor.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
We call special attention to tt
"Jaros' Wool
Fleeced Underwear.

1t is unshrinkable and extremely
durable, and is particularly suitable
for men whose occupations keep
them out of doors in all sorts of win
ter weather. No underwear can be
warmer than the heavier weights.
To suit those whose occupations
do not cause them unusual exposure
there are lighter weights,
Heavy weights,
S2.oo and $3.50 a garment.
Finer, lighter weights,
$3.50 garment
Evening star., 1898-10-26
"Hechts Greater Stores"
t AXE
advantage
of these,
rnlOtherSg

Special selling to.
morrow i'm boys cloth
ing department-=tO be
especially busy. I'm
every instance, we Of
fer you the privilege of
having your purchase
"charged"- "-=of paying
the bill as you can af-
ford.
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ible from a long distance off the coast.
One of the most daring of brakes ex-
ploits was sailing into the harbor of
Cadiz and destroying the shipping
there. The town was wantonly pill
LACED by the British in 1896. Twice
since then, however, their expeditions
were driven off. Nelson bombarded the
place in 1900, and eight years later Col
lingwood shut the French fleet up in
the harbor until it surrendered. Cadiz
stood a two years seige by Marshal
Victor. but was reduced by the French
in 1923. Its present population is near
ly 100. 900.
SPANS largest docks are at Carta-
gena in the Mediterranean. They are
in easy reach of shells from a fleet that
could withstand the fire of the land
batteries. Twelve-inch gun of the
most approved type On disappearing
carriages are mounted here. and alto
gether the defenses should be able to
make ii decidedly uncomfortable for an
enemy. Cartagena has a fine natural
harbor. The chief seaport of all Spain,
the loss or destruction of which would
be a blow as terrible to the kingdom as
the fall of New York city would be to
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sisting upon the roots which they claw
out of the ground. to the fierce and
u~nsubdued Mohammedan tribes that
still keep up the bloody wal of creeds
which ragged in Spain itself for 50 many
centuries. These latter are chiefly OF
Malay origin. and many Of them are
professional ~head-hunters, well qualified
to retort Spanish outrages in kind.
There are also Chinese in large num-
bers, and half-castes of all varieties.
The proportion of Europeans Is small,
even in the cities. The resident Span
iards are all soldiers or officials OF some
sort, n are there simply for what
they can make by extortion and COR
rupt practices.
But. indeed. pilllage of the wretched
natives is the almost open aim of the
government-the sole end for which il
is organized and maintained: so why
should petty officials be scrupulous? 1t
is the old Roman provincial system, de-
nounced by Cicero 1000 years ago. but
i'm Spain u~nforgotten and unimproved.
What other use has she for dependen-
cleS, except as a source OF revenue
wrung by torture from the misery of
slaves, and incidentally as a fattenina
ground for her savage war dogs? Here
the detestable Weyler is said to have
accumulated a fortune Of several mill
ions Of dollars in three years-more
thai 20 times the whole amount OF his
salary!
The methods employed In this legal
lied system of robbery are medieval in
character, but often highly ingenious.
One of them is the 'cedula personal" a
sort Of passport. Every person in the
islands over Is years of age and Access
sible to the authorities. is required to
take out one Of these documents; even
the women are not exempt. The cedula
must be renewed annually, and the cost
is from a dollar and a half to $23. ac-
cording u circumstances-the chief cir
cumstance being the victims ability to
pay. This in a country where wages
sometimes fall as low as 8 cents a day.
And any one who holds a cedula cost
ing less than 81 is further required to
render the government Is days OF un-
enumerated labor.
Frequently il is utterly impossible for
these poNerty-stricken slaves 10 pay
this tribute even at the lowest inquire.
No mercy is shown TO d~elinquentS
Their property. if they have any. Is
promptly confiscated and sold; II TINS
proves insufficient to satisfy the debt.
Imprisonment or deportation are the
mildest penalties, The thumb-screw
is a familiar instrument Of persuasion.
All the hideous apparatus OF the Sps"-
ish inquisition is said to be preserved
in Manila, ready to he brought out on
occasion.
But the cedula is only one device u
of many for extracting gold from the
refractory ore OF poverty. A hungry
native cannot kill his own hog or out-
falo for meat without a special permit
which. OF course. must be paid Tor. ne
is not allowed to press u a pin or
cocoanut oil from the fruit OF his own
orchard until he has obtained a license,
and this also has its price. Tn or
chard itself is taxed: everything Il
taxed in the Philippines.
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dealt with at discretion. 1t was a mere
pretext for robbery N outrage. as
many of the shops were remote FROM
the fire and in no danger. The next
morning the middle of The street was
piled high with soiled n broken
goods: and any one who cared to bride
the sentries was allowed to carry of
as much as he pleased. All day long
the carts went to and fro. openly con-
veying away the plumber. The owners
were not in evidence; what had become
Of them is not recorded. Such is the
fire department" in Manila.
, Nor is n other department more
tolerable. Justice has its price, and is
not always obtained when the price is
paid. Brigands are hunted down only
to be released for money and turned
loose to renew their depredations. The
people are kept vigorously disarmed-
the fnal brand-mark of oppression in
all ages-but though they are thus
made helpless, they are not protected.
Heavy taxes are imposed for improve
ments,' but no improvements are per-
mitted even when backed foreign cap
ital. The roads remain impossible
canals of mud. education is a farce. the
introduction Of machinery is frowned
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that is nearly seven miles i'm length,
and stands on the tip of a tongue of
land extending five miles into the sea
from the Isle de Leon. This STRIP q:
land. with the mainland. forms two
bays. The outer bay Is more than 30
miles in circumference splendid.
and-locked harbor. There are two
forts. San Sebastian and Santa Gaia
lima. on the extremity of the peninsula.
between the city and the Atlantic. and
Fort Montague and Pantales Castle on
either side OF the entrance To the lower
bay. At abou the center OF the 18TH
mus a strong entrenchment extends at
length to prevent a hostile landing back
of the city. The bastions and ramparts
about the city itself are strong and up
to-date. There are four 12-inch disap-
pearing guns at Cadiz. bsides the nee
number Of smaller gun and
good mortar batteries. 1t is true hat
here, as elsewhere in Spain. are many
old fashioned guns mounted that would
only i'm the way in modern warfare.
From land or sea, Cadiz is a study
I'm white, for every house in the city
a coating of whitewash an
nually. The majestic cathedral is Wis.,
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SPANISH M|SRULE IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
Island Of Cuba Never Suffered Such a Reign of Cruelty Robbery and Loot
as Has Existed There for Many gears

with the ultimate Cuban problem than
their conduct when incensed by revolt.
The Philippines are extremely inter
esting in themselves. but are eldom
visited by tourists, partly I'm conse-
quence of their lying out of the ordt-
nary lines OF travel. and partly because
of the policy OF Chinese seclusion cul-
tivated by the government. The ell
mate. too. is unhealthy even beyond
what is usual I'm the tropics. and the
unsettled state of the country, swarm
ing with ~exasperated savages and ban-
dts OF the worst description, makes ex-
cursions beyond the limits of the prin-
cipal cities very perilous. About 600
islands are included in the group, and
the total area is considerable-soma
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The resident Chinese are further SUBJ
jected to a special tax-whether for ex-
listing or for not being something else,
is not stated. They are not popular,
and are treated with the most shame
full injustice. This the following Incl
dent will illustrate:
Fires are very frequent in Manila n
very destructive. most of the houses
being of wood. while the poorer dis
tricts are a mere tumble of bamboo
huts, thousands of which are sometimes
consumed in a day without exciting
much comment. A fire in the business
portion, however, arouses more inter-
est: il affords opportunities that are
not to be neglected. On one such occa-
sion, when the scene Of confagration
was a quarter chiefly occupied by Chi
nese shops. the street was soon
thronged with an eager mob. The poor
Cinnamon, acting much like crazed cat
tie. had fed into their upper chambers
and locked the doors, apparently pre-
ferring death by fire to the treatment
they were likely to receive outside. But
there was no escape. The rescuers'-
Spanish soldiers-quickly broke in with
axes. and after empting he money
boxes hurried the wretched Mongolians
and all their goods into the street to be
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-24

Even Cuba. with all its abomina-
tions. scarcely affords SO remarkable a
picture of Spanish oppression. miscalled
government. as may be seen I'm the
Philippines. Ii is only the remoteness
and isolation OF these unhappy islands
that has prevented the atrocities there
perpetrated from arousing the indigna-
ton Of the whole world. The purpose Of
this article. however. Is not to detail the
shocking barbarities practiced i'm times
Of disorder: facts of this sort are al
ready only too familiar. ! wish rather
to show the utter incapacity of the
Spanish for the exercise OF civilized
government over a dependent province
even in times Of so-called peace; n
this has a much more vital connection
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10000 square miles, three or -four times
that Of Cuba. Exact data, however,
are difficult to obtain. There are a
multitude Of insignificant islets hardly
known except upon the charts of navi-
gators; but Luzon almost equals Cuba
I'm extent. and its chief city. Manila, has
a population estimated at 300. 600.
greater than that OF havana. Alto
gether. the islands probably contain
not less than 5000. 900 souls; so that
Spanish cruelty finds plenty Of raw ma
terial To work upon.
And most of it is raw to the last de-
gree-a medley of diverse and hostile
races, ranging from the puny and dy-
ing OF the Negritos, who live
like wild beasts in the highlands, sub
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upon, and progress is ~obstructed i'm
every channel.
The natural resources of the Philip
pines are very great. and under a civil
lied administration these islands would
be rich and prosperous. But the mil
dew of Spanish misgovernment is upon
everything. and its perennial blight is
far more disastrous than the worst
outbreaks of savagery in time of war.
His total inability to maintain an en-
durable government in time of peace is
what marks the Spaniard as hopeless
ly unfit to rule.
DAVIS TURNER.
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The Best ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Pain Balm is the finest on earth,' write
Edwards & Parker of Plains. Ga. This
is the verdict of all who use 1t. For
rheumatism, lame back, sprains. SWELL
ings and the numerous slight ailments
and accidents common TO every house
hold this liniment has no equal. With
II in the house a great deal of pain and
suffering may be avoided. For sale by
druggists.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-24

Mile. Valentine About. daughter of the
literary celebrity. Edmond About, has
started a schoo of millinery for appren-
tices and amateurs.
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The emperor of Abyssinia's new family
doctor is a young Swiss woman a gradu-
ate of the University of Zurich.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-26
SNOW IN IOWA AND ILLINOIS
Fall of Two Feet at Many Points in
These States.

Chicago, Feb. 2l-The states of Wis
consin, Iowa and Illinois are practically
snowbound. An average snowfall of two
feet is reported from illinois and Iowa
points while throughout Wisconsin and
northern Michigan the fall was much
heavier in fact the greatest of the season.
y 40-mile gale has piled the snow into
enormous drifts, completely paralyzing
street railway traffic and interfering with
the operations of trains. Northern trains
have been delayed in some instances Is
hours, owing to the heavy drifts and
steady fall of snow. which make the use
of snow plows mavailing. Rain and
snow alternated in Chicago and vicinity.
Not enough had fallen tonight, however,
to interfere with railway traffic.