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Evening star., 1898-10-05

alent in the form Of public improvements,
permanent betterments and modern advan-
tases. Cuba is a rich island and its people
have poured treasure into the Spanish cof-
fers in tremendous amounts. tithe of
the taxes Wrung from them would IL prop
erly aid honestly expended upon local in
stitutions and needs, have elevated the
colony from it's decadent rank into one of
the most beautiful. wholesome and pros
ferrous spots in the world. This course
would have taken from the Cubans one
of their most bitter causes of complaint
1t would have given them schools, barbors,
highways, sewers, hospitals, pavements,
water works and the multitude of other
things without which the average Aneri-
can city, contributing far less in cash in
the form of taxes than has been regularly
taken from the Cubans, considers itself
as poor indeed. Santiago will afford fine
held for the demonstration proposed by
Gen. Wood of the taxation which brin gs
benefits Generations of reSultleSS taXDay-
ing has deadened the sensibilities of many
OF the Cubans to a large extent and has
rendered them Indifferent as to whether
or rot they receive return for their finan-
cial sacrifices. Taxation is regarded as an
inevitable feature of existence and public
works as the result to be least expected.
1t is gratifying to note that the new order
Is so soon to be inaugurated and the rich
revenues of the island are to be turned
INTO their natural channel. GEN. Wood is
setting an excellent example to the Cubans,
who will succeed him eventually in the
government of Santiago
Evening star., 1898-10-05
The TrienniaI Episcopal Conventions

Washington is proud to welcome the
delegates who assemble here for the tri-
enniaI convention Of the Protestant Episco-
pal Church of America. 1t is the first time
the capital city has been thus honored,
and it appreciates its selection even though
1t is accustomed to entertain somewhat
similar bodies from all sections and en-
gagged in all lines of effort. The national
spirit now fully awakened among the peO-
pie Of the republic inevitably sends toward
this city the thoughts of many millions.
Washington has become. as seldom before
a center of attention and it is proper that
here should be held the gatherings designed
to elevate the national standards and to
broaden the national thought.
The convention of the Episcopal Church
includes some of the foremost thinkers of
America. They participate in public in
terests well in the concerns of their
ecclesiastical charges. They are students
of affairs and men and their influence on
the community in general is strong and in
creasing. While their sessions at this time
will be devoted in the main to the con-
sderation of questions of church govern
ment and administration, there are never
thelcss certain problems awaiting solution
which affect the people at large even to
the outer limits of the denomination. The
matter of marriage and divorce, striking
close to the social roots of the country is
expected to form an important feature of
the debates in the convention.
The capital city will assuredly be benefited
by the assembIage here of these scores of
churchly men. Such gatherings always
leave their mark upon the community
within which they are held. At the same
time the convention could not well, for it's
own purposes, find a more congenial at
mOsphere within which to conduct it's grave
deliberations. The ideal convention city
both gives and receives. Its welcome is
heartfelt and cordial.
Evening star., 1898-10-05
4 Wise Decision.


The decision Of the Solicitor General that
Col. Harres, commanding the First Regi-
mont of District of Columbia Volunteers, IS
likewise brfgadier general commanding the
District National Guard is based upon i'm
pregnable logic and the sOUndest of COM
mon 81 nse- 1t is an important opinion. for
it creates precedent which affects the
status of scores of national guard officers
i'm the variou; states and, by direct refiac-
tiOu, establishes as well the right of reg
ular army officers to retain their commits
sons such during their services under
commissions in the volunteer army. OF
course n precisely similar instance could
rot well occur outside of the District of
Columbia. where aione the militia officers
are commissioned by the President. but the
ruling of the Department of Justice fur
nishes a guide to governors which is not
likely to be ignored in their consideration
Of any similar questions which may arise
within their states as a consequence of the
war with Spain.
The emphasis ard the readiness with
which the Solicitor General, whose decision
is approved by the Attorney General. ar
rives at the conclusion that Col. Harries
cid rot yacate his national guard commits
sion when Re organized the District regi-
ment serve to rebuke the quibble which
was unHdtriotically raised in his absence
and to his detriment. The petty contro-
Versy has tended to interfere with the
organization of the militia force, but for
tUnately not to any great extent. The de
cisiou pavcs the way to a complete re-es-
Enlistment of the conditions proceeding
the outbreak of hostilities. under which
the District guard was one of the best or
ganized and equipped militia forces in the
country.
This decision makes for the strengthening
of the general system of citizen soIdiery.
An adverse opinion would have placed a
camper on the ambitions and energies of
leaders among the militia. tempting them.
in the event of another call for troops to
ignore the appeal for help in preference to
jeopardizing their commissions as militia
officers. Tn Solicitor General well sug-
Eests that the primary purposes OF the
rational guard of the country are best
served by protecting the legal rights of
all these volunteers in the nations service
and by establishing their standing despite
ahserce at the front. Anything which
tends to increase an officers military ex-
perience or training or knowledge should
by no means be permitted to threaten his
status in the very capacity in which these
factors are of greatest use to the COM
munity or the country.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

tories of the American navy have aroused
the martial spirit of this nation to the
striking point, and If 1t should be disclosed
that Minister Straus goes to Constantinople
authorized to press these claims without
yielding there is sure to follow an outburst
OF public approval. Europe would perhaps
like to see the United States bait the Turk.
In some quarters our entrance into the
Eastern Question might arouse some jeal-
oUsies. But if the Turk were brought up
" .th a round turn by the American guns
Europe would unquestionably benefit. The
sultan has been strengthened in his inso-
lent defiance of the rest of the world by
the victory over Greece and the failure of
the powers to put an end to the Cretan
scandals. 1t is not to be questioned that
his assumption of Indifference to the Amer
ican claims has teen in large measure
prompted by the failure of the powers to
punish him as he deserves. 1t may yet
rest with the United States to demonstrate
in the case of Turkey, it did in that of
Spain. that civilization demands a new
order of things. 1t would, of course, in
case of a hostile display, content itself
with securing the end for which it now
strives. namely, the payment of the sum
demanded as reasonable indemnity for
the sufferings and losses of its citizens
a result of the Turks loose administration
and hatred cf the Christian. But the moral
effect of such an action upon the pride of
the powers in the anagement of the con-
tinent is not to be questioned. This entire
Turkish question has for a long time
seemed like a row of standing bricks. wait
ing q touch to send them tumbirg. The
United States may be destined to apply that
Evening star., 1898-10-05
The Eastern silver Men.

The Massachusetts democracy in state
convention yesterday under the leadership
of George Fred Williams reaffrmed the
Chicago platform and pitched the state
Campaign in that key. This action was ex-
pected- Mr.. Williams since his conversion
to silver has never wavtred in his al
legiance to the cause. He is in full fellow
ship with the southern and western leaders.
and enjoys Mr.. Bryan's confidence and inti-
macy tD an unusual degree And for ali
party purposes Mr. Williams is the Massa-
cAusetts democracy. As they put it in Bos-
ton. what Mr. Williams says goes
The wrissiers ana evstders in New York.
New Jersey, and Connecticut will tell YOU
that this Bay State Geliverance doesn't
count. II is easy. they declare. for Mr..
Williams To be bold and outspoken. because
success nowhere appears On his horizon.
His ticket docs not stand the ghost Of d
chance to win He could not make his
ticket acceptable to thu people of his state
on any platform \ ticket on any other
platform would IGu a. we'll. The tag alone
suItces To- defeat II.
But this GeIiyrraEce does count. and is
designed 70 count for more than d matter
Of state success. Mr.. Williams has his eve
on the next democratic national convention.
where ne VIII ayo-ar at The head Of the
Aassstcn-~-tt It's delegation ready 70 join with
the silver men from tho south and west in
the writing Of q platform and the nominal
ton OF q ticket At that meeting eastern
democrats like those ia Mass,.c husetts and
Maine, who take their politics straight. will
be men OF note and influence, while those
from New York, New jersey. and Conaecti-
cut, who water theirs with chicanery and
eApcaiencyr Will be Of no Consequence what
ever They Will cut as poor a figure there
as they did at Chicago in 1886 Their sub
seryleHcy under the party lash having been
tested. they VIII be sent back home with
the QaItys decree and told to obey il
whether they Ike 1t or not. And they will
obey il no matter what it may be.
MS tnvH Is the uSr-iIeXpIcabie TO some
people, the eastern wing of the silver
party. 1t cannot carry state or congress
sIonal elections, but it can assist the south
ern and the western wings 10 shape policy
ana choose candidates IL Is composed of
candid men who merit respect Tor their
CanuUT.
Evening star., 1898-10-05
No Lack of "Per Capiter."

From the Topeka Capital.
What has become of the honest old-fash-
iC ned populist who used to complain of the
lack of per capter? The farms of Kansas
have been so busy producing per capiter
that the banks have been unable to dispose
of it and are loanng it out to eastern
manufacturers. There is of actual money
today in Kansas $50 per capita, which is all
that the populistS thought they wanted
eight years ago. The honest republicans
who drifted off into populism have come
back again, as reports prove from every
township in the state of Kansas, for two
reasons; they have lost faith in populist
platforms and leaders, and they haYe re-
gained faith in republicanism. There are
pOpulists in Kansas who would rather have
2J-cent wheat and 1U-cent corn with popu-
llsm than 15-Cent wheat and 25-cent corn
and republican government; but these in
CorrigiDleS are the minority. The rank and
file of the populists simply want good gov
ernment and good times and will be this
year and in future years supporters of the
party whose theories of government are
best calculated to bring about these desr-
able conditions
Evening star., 1898-10-05
Taxation and ReSultS

Recent dispatches from Santiago de Cuba
outline plan now being considered by the
military governor there, Gen. Wood for
the permanent betterment of that city by
the expenditure of a considerable sum
He proposes to raise this money by means
OF municipal taxes and to spend it all for
the benefit or the people from whom it.
comes. AS noted briefly in the dispatches.
this is exactly the reverse of the Spanish
method, which is TO squeeze all out of the
people and TO give them as little as posi-
ble in return. The American plan of tax
alton, which is thus TO be extended in small
measure to Santiago. the first Cuban city
to fall into American hands. is based upon
the principle Of giving TO those who give
to the government the maximum of eouiy-
Evening star., 1898-10-05
The Truth in the Case,

October, fair month with the garlands
All glowing with purple and gold,
When the twilight that shines Ger the far
lands
Is answered with colors more bold
From the woods. You are radiant as June
time
And as gently caressing as May.
You're a blending of morn and of noon
time
Or that's what the poets all say.
October-but poets, 'tis rumored
AS prophets Of weather neer served.
Their attempts to be kind and good hu-
mOred
Cause facts to go oft unobserved.
The practical person and sober
Takes issue at once with the lot,
And fiercely declares that October
Is misty and muggy and hot.
Evening star., 1898-10-05
Pressing the Forte.

II seems established that Minister Stiaus
goes TO Constantine pie with instructions to
press upon the Porte the American demand
1Cg Indemnity grCwIT Z out of the Armenian
n-lssdcrcs sev raj Years ago- This matter
has been passed back ana forth between
The two capitIls until il has become well
defined issue Of governmental responsible
ity. Turkey. in the latest note OF the
Porte, denies That it can be held account
able Tor the OUtrages committed by the
Ihcbs III Armenia as Il result of which the
property Of American missionaries was de
sJrOyed ana their persons were seriously
endangered. II contends that these deeds
are not To p laid at its doors and asserts
in rebuttal that the United States has in
the pest claimed protection from paving
indemnity on the ground that 4 government
is not liable for the acts of mobs. The
American government, On the other hand.
has. it is believed. taken the ground that
the Turkish government itself stands in
such relation TO these outrages as to he
held accountable for them ana that Turkey
must pay IN sums dema nded in indemnity.
IL is widely believed, both here and in
Europe that the Turkish government was
concerr Cd in the rioting III Armenia. that
it practically connived IL the massacres of
the Christians and that indeed many Of
the so-called rioters We're Turkish soldiers
in civilian costume. This is partly mat
ter OF belief, partly Cf proof, though 1t has
been very difficult to get at the exact facts
connected with the massacres and the part
played by the government. There is. how
ever, v ell defined sentiment in this coun-
try that the Porte is utterly indifferent to
appeals based on evident justice and that
only show of force will avail to bring
tbout charge Of front. The recent VIC
Evening star., 1898-10-05
ROOseNeIt md Xnn Wick.

The Cincinnati Enquirer objects to The
Stars characterization of the result Of the
Syracuse convention Tammany victory
and to its statement that the question in
New York is Croker or anti-Croker. The
Enquirer says: why not tell the whole
story? 1t is no more Croker or anti
Croker than it is Platt or anu-Platt."
The Star told the whole story in the very
article from which its esteemed critic
quotes. 1t has no objection to telling it
again. Colonel Roosevelt is in no sense
Mr.. Platts candidate. The Saratoga NOM
ination was foreshadowed weeks before it
was made. General Wheeler, astute
politician and a democrat, predicted it on
his way home from Santiago. The repub
licans all over the empire state turned with
enthusiasm to Colonel Roosevelt and de-
manded that he head the ticket. Mr.. Plat,
had he tried, could not have resisted the
demand. He was too wise to try. The
boss. steered by the popular will, went up
ward with the tide. Probably nobody be-
iievas that at the meeting between the two
men Colonel Roosevelt made any pledges
whatever to Mr.. Platt. He is notoriously
not that sort of man.
1t was all very different at Syracuse.
There were candidates galore, but Judge
Sulzer. Stanchfieid. Danforth, Mcclure,
Perry Belmont Ex-Governor Flower. all
had their flags Up, but all We're moving
cautiously because of the knowledge that
unless Mr.. Croker approved it would be
no use. Mr.. Croker conferred and con-
ferred. and at last put w his man. It IS
entirely safe TO say that until that moment
there were scores of delegates from up the
state in the convention who did not know
that the mayor of New York city had
brother. They accepted him without hesi-
tation simply because he was Mr.. Croker's
choice If Judge Van Wyck canvasses the
state he will be seen for the first time by
the great majority of those who will be
asked to vote for him.
The Enquirer concludes as follows:
'If the campaign in New York is to be
candidly discussed perhaps it is best to
merely consider the naked question of
which man would make the best governor
Roosevelt Is tagged with the Platt card,
and Van Wyck exhibits the imprint of
Croker. One Of these gentlemen is going
to be elected governor. The choice is be
tween them. Which is the better man, and
which the better represents the political
drift of the times?"
This is all that any friend of Colonel
Roosevelt need ask. He stands for success
in executive Office. municipal and national
for personal character above reproach and
for every national issue for which New
York in times past has recorded itself
Judge Van Wyck stands for one term spent
on local bench, for the favor of Richard
Croker and for vote cast two years ago
in favor of free silver at 1G to Ia policy
which New York rcpudiated by an over
whelmng majority.
Evening star., 1898-10-05
They Could Be Used Here.
From the Philadelphia Press.

Four noiseless switching engines have
been ordered by the New York Central for
its large freight yard on West Goth street,
in New York city. These are two cylinder
compound e1 gires; they have neither whis-
ties nCr bells and they burn coke. Both
noise and smoke are done away with.
Every railroad with city freight yards
ought to be required to provide such
switching engines every time a new engine
is needed until all the yard switching plant
is remode.ed. Instead switch engines use
their whistles at night in many, not all.
city yards as If they were blowing in the
wilderness with meme TO hear, instead of
waking hundreds with every toot. The
Central has also introduced coke near the
yard referred to gcing out, greatly reduc-
ing the smoke nuisance.
Evening star., 1898-10-05
PrecautiOn,

You wouldn't mind telling me what
topic of conversation you are most interest
ed in, said Mr.. Meckton to the friend who
had accepted an invitation to dinner.
why, l don't know that I can"
We'll. l wish you would make the effort
as matter of friendship. 1t would be right
embarrassing to have you ask me what l
think of the Philippine question or the
army Investigation without my having had
an opportunity to ascertain in a quiet
diplomatic way what Henrietta wishes me
to think about them"
Evening star., 1898-10-05
His Feelings Were Hurt.

Il used to think these mother-in-law
jokes We're fiction" said the young man
with a fancy vest and a receding chin. e'but
l guess they're justifable"
Has yours been cruel to yOu?"
Yes | told two or three of these stories
about a mans being glad to be rid of his
wife's mother, and she said that If | kent
on talking in that manner she'd stop paying
the house rent and the coal bill and the
taxes and that she'd take her furniture to
fix up home of her own The idea of
threatening a man in that way in cold
blood"
Evening star., 1898-10-05
A Source of Danger.
From the Buffalo Express.

An Independent state movement this year
would be a source of danger to the triumph
of sound money. There is, in fact, no OBJ
ject which the Independent voters of the
state have at heart that will not be secured
through the republican party, if 1t is possi-
BILE to secure IT at all We give the mass
of independent voters. who are a most
hopeful element in the politics of New
York, credit for preferring practical results
to q theory.
Evening star., 1898-10-05
SHOOTING STARS.
Stated With Precision.

Il suppose" said the admiring friend
that you gave a great deal of thought to
that big case you just won?"
NO" answered the lawyer Il never
gave bit Of thought to it. But" he added
rettectively' 1 sold a lot"
Evening star., 1898-10-05
Third foar.

The DIR. Denton
Sleeping Garments
For children are made of knit fab
rlc smooth and soft TO the skin. and
finished with an improved moccasin
loot, which prevents the child from
kicking them off, thereby afording
protection during the sleeping hours.
We have a complete line of the
Denton Sleeping Garments for chill
dren from to IL years of age.
soc. to OOc. each.
Evening star., 1898-10-05
Childrem's New
Fall Shoes.

Childrem's New
Fall Shoes.
The constantly increasing business
in this branch OF our Shoe Depart
ment is owing to the fact that the
STYLES are the newest, the feathers
the best, the workmanship the finest
and the prices exceedingly moderate.
Our Shoe business grows as rapidly
as the public comprehends the shoes
and their prices.
The new location OF Shoe Depart
ment (third floor, adjoining Wo-
mems Ready-to-wear Outer Gar
ments) has met with general ap-
proval. It affords better light, bet
ter ventilation and better facilities
generally. The increased space al
lows us to show grown folks and
children's Shoes in practically sep
arate departments, and enables us TO
enlarge the assortments in both
branches and serve our customers
more intelligently and more satlsfac-
torilv than ever before.
Children's Shoes in never so eN-
cellent assortment: latest and best
STYLES for school, play and dress-up
wear.
Our guarantee goes with every
pair of shoes we sell.
Six elevators make the Shoe Store
easy and quick of access.
Chidren.s Bright Doneola Kid Button Shoes. ex-
tension sole. patent tip and tip Of same.
Sizes 6 to 8 -SI.Oo a pair.
Sizes 81 to Io3-SI.25 a pair.
Evening star., 1898-10-05
New Fall
HOsierV.

New Fall
Hosiery.
Our completed fall importations
are here and include, besides the
staple blacks, novelties in the rich
tartan plaids, vertical stripes, polka
dots, silk embroidered boot patterns
and many beautiful open work and
lace effects.
We call special attention to our
lines of Hosiery which we had made
especially for extra slender and extra
stout women. We show these in
several grades.
Staunch values are shown in the
following:
Children's Fine Ribbed, Mcdium-weicht Cotton
Hose double heels and toes. Sizes 10 912
I9c. a pair. 25c. quality.
Evening star., 1898-10-05
- . -

1t l. not known with absolute certainty
whether the Chinese emperor is alive CT
rot. II the young man mad some of En-
peTJr Williams combatIye assurance he
would H.. better Of
Evening star., 1898-10-05

The christening of the Illinois was ef-
fected In the old-fashioned way, with bot
tie of champagne. After all, it is not this
method of applying the beverage which
creates the disturbance.
Evening star., 1898-10-05
Woodward "na LOthrOps
10th, nth and F SITS. n. W.,

Have pleasure in extending the delegates the Episcopal Convention
and all visitors cordial welcome and placing their disposal
the entire of their with the hope that they will them
freely they would their home study Reception Resting
Reading Writing and Toilet Rooms Telephone Station Telegraph OF
fce Postal Facilities Bureau OF Inonaon Room for Checking Par
GELS, Umbrellas, Grips
Evening star., 1898-10-05

II Is noticeable that in the impromptu en-
counters which SON etimes occur among
PGslllsts none ever hits the other on the
mouth. Possibly there is, after all, such a
thing as professional etiquette among tham
Evening star., 1898-10-05

OIn order to avoid delays, on nc
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
TO any individual connected with the
office, but simply to THE STAR, or fo
the Editorial or Business Depart
mcnts. according to tenor or purpOPe.
Evening star., 1898-10-05
Special Sale of Books.

We shall unpeccdene1lv low
standard editions follows Jean Ingelow Eliot Robert Burns Mrs
Bowning Moore and Robert Brownng also la Rook Lucille The
Lay OF the Last Minstrel Golden Treasury, Favorte Poems
They large bound in CLOTH have full gilt beveed
and Illuminated borders Many handsomely illustrated with
wood have gossaral index biographical memoir and
explanatory Printed clear heavy paper and elegantly
bound We offer these books the lowest price quoted for books
of like character
55c. a Vol. Regular Price, 5000. .
Evening star., 1898-10-05
A Wish.

1 tries to mind de maxim,
But l wishes, | must state,
'TWus as easy foh ter labor
AS it is to learn to wait.
Evening star., 1898-10-05

DR.. Parkhurst cannot fail to be greatly
at the symptoms of backsliding
by New York's general tone