davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1898-10-20
The Presidents Western Trim.

from the Chicago Rect rd.
L is one of the happest outcomes Of the
peace celebration that it was the means OF
bringing President Mckinley to the west at
this time. His trip has given the people an
opportunity to see their President and 1t
has given the President an opportunity to
come into contact with the people and to
learn something Of their sentiments and
views at a critical period in the develop
ment of the nations policy The Presi-
dents trip is far more than a mere jaunt
among the people; it is likely to have an
influence in shaping his policy The Presi-
dent seems to be taking from the people
Impressions that will have an effect upon
the deliberations of the peace commission
ers now sitting in Paris.
The instructions to the American COM
mssioners seem to have been elastic in
some respects and subject to modifca ton
Throughout the President has attempted
to keep close to the people and to reflect
their sentiments as much as possible, and
no doubt the Impressions he Is getting from
the people his western trip and during
his participation in the peace celebration
in Chicago will have an influence on his
future instructions to the American com
mSSionerS.
Evening star., 1898-10-20
Residence and Cittzen.biI.

Whatever, If any. formaIities are neces-
cary in the matter of American citizens hip
for the Porto Ricans will be promptly
enough provided. 1t is suggested that
citizenship Is included in the acqui cement
Of the island. And that seems reasonable.
The island certainly is American territory
and will remain so. Its affairs will be
administered by American officials on an
American plan, and territorial horne rule
will call for American suffrage. The peo-
pie therefore must in the nature of things
become American citizens before they can
enjoy the full benefits of the change of
sovereignty.
1t Will be different in Cuba. While the
United States remains in control in Cuba
obedience will be exacted for it's laws, and
those who administer them must swear al
legiance TO this government. But tire gen.
eral question of citizenship cannot De de-
cided until the question of severe; ;nty is
determined If the people of the island
vote for annexation to the United States
and annexation follows they will ecome,
OF course, American citizens. But If an
Independent government is established they
will yield obedience to that.
In the end, however, it will be true in the
one island as in the other that the oppor
tunities will naturally fall to those whose
lot is wholly cast with their fellows. No
man who decides to make his home perma
nently in either island should fail to iden-
tify himself thoroughly with the local gov
ernment. If he is subject of Spain he
should change his allegiance. In Porto
Rico he should, If any formality is neces-
sary, at once invest himself with -Ameri
can citizenship. set to work to acquire the
American tongue, and inform himself about
American institutions. That way lies
prosperity. In Cuba. if independent gov
ernment is established, he Should Loyalty
support that.
Spain's sun has set on this side of the
Atlantic ocean. She has nothing further
to offer over here, and hence those who
remain on this side should take upon
themselves the proper obligations. If
they are to prosper under the new rule
it should be as men thoroughly commit ID
to it. and not Spanish subjects still
haunting the scenes of Spain's former du-
thOrfty.
Evening star., 1898-10-20
Society Gossip From Pekin.

1t is wired from Vancouver that ii is ru-
mored in Hong Kong that it is whispered in
Pekin that Lii Hung Chang and the empress
dowager of China have been secretly mar
ried- This is indeed interesting C.,ndi
ton Of affairs If true. Ii Hung Chang has
passed through many stirring experiences.
He has been in an intermittent stare of
peril and power for some years and he
should have learned discretion. The en-
press dOwager has not the very best of
regulations for sweetness of disposition.
She has indeed come TO acquire a decided
notoriety in international as well as court
circles for acerbity. She is flushed just
now with her triumph over the reformers.
The emperor is kept shivering in a prison
palace. under her orders. These events
have doubtless put a keen edge on her
self-esteem- If now she has been united in
marriage to the veteran statesman and
wire-puller, who is sor~ ething of a boss
himself, the world will surely wonder what
will happen. 1t is a familiar paradox to
ask what viii result when an Irresistible
force meets an immovable body. VIII not
this be the case in Pekin if this strange
matrimonial combination should prove to
have been effected? Yet perhaps Ii Hung
Chang knows thing two which may
give him the whip hand. tie has been i'll
politics long enough 10 have picked ul a
stock of valuable information, especially
about such d parsonage the empress
cOWager- The Chinese moral code is not
known to forbid blackmaii- 1t is known 10
excuse official peculation. II may be broad
enough to permit this aged benedict TO ter
rOrlze his spouse with threats of awful
revelations 10 the powers. Ii has travelled
He has observed, perhaps, some of the
western peculiarities in this line At all
events he knows full we'll that things are
going TO be very lively around Pekin in the
next fe" years He sees the clouds ap-
preaching which will enveIop China. MAY
be he believes that by marriage he can be
assured permanently OF the empress dow
ayers support, which has hitherto kept his,
head ON his shoulders in many crisis
But he Is taking large risks il he has en-
tered into this Offensive and defensive al
lance with the terrible old woman of
Asia 1t IS reasSuring TO those who have
learned 10 admire China grand old man"
To be Informed that the rumoH-which has
Travelled over such long route is regard
ed IN the western hemisphere as the out
put of q practical joker
Evening star., 1898-10-20
Naval Engineering.

Chief Engineer Melville sees clearly the
lessons of the war" relating to his de-
partment of the navy. and presents them
forcibly in his annual report, which is sum-
married. in today's Star. The development
of the steamship has thrown upon the en-
gineer the very gravest responsibility
Upon him depends the fate of battle,
the success of cruise. perhaps the issue of
a campaign. Tie war with Spain has
shown that as far as the engineering force
has been kept up to adequate proportions
1t has acquitted itself of the burdensome
tasks assigned to ii with striking credit.
Yet there are lessons to be learned. There
must be more engineers If the navy is to be
increased. or even IL 1t is to be maintained
at its present size. for the growth of the
demand for engineering talent is dispro-
Evening star., 1898-10-20

portionate to the development of the naval
list There must be more repair stations,
more distilling ships, more repair ships.
more frequent tests of the machinery. more
water-tube boilers, more dispatch and block
aiding boats to relieve the torpedo boats,
more triplescrew designs. more direct
training of the enlisted men of the engi
neering force, and so on. These conclusions
are based upon actual campaigning expert
ence. Chief Melville is pronounced advo-
cate of the high-speed battIeship. and
events have amply proved the wisdom of
this policy. The battle of Santiago wiped
away many fallacles and established many
principles. and of these latter the value of
the high-speed heavy vessel stands forth
so conspicuously that all the world has
caught the cue.
Evening star., 1898-10-20
Spain i'm the Dumps

The complaint comes from Paris that in.
Spanish peace commissioners find them
Selves hampered by wholly Unexpected
situation They do not regard themselves
as being IN conference with the Americans
at all Nothing to them appears to be omen
to conference They are to ratify or reject
terms already fixed The result. as already
reported, is that, discouraged by the dis
covery. and chagrined at the loss of con-
tentiOns elaborately and eIoquentIy pre
pared. they are in state between resent
ment and Generalization The wire to
Madrid is kept hot, and Senior Sagasta is
called upon for fresh Instructions hourly
What could these men in reason bave ay-
pected? They went TO Paris under me
terms of the peace protocol, which. in Eng
Hsh. admit Of no dispute. The United
States has won its fight, and now declares
fits conditions for permanent peace. To
permit Spain 10 revive those conditions 10
her own advantage would be to reverse tha
established rule of conduct Don Ouixote
represents nothing in American character
ana, Tor that matter, nothing in modern
Spanish character. The knight of La
Mancha would not have succeeded az
Statesman any more than he did as a gal
liant redresser OF sentimental wrongs Had
Spain whipped in this war she would have
been very far from allowing the Ameri-
cans to prescribe as to their capitulation
And as Spain may not be permitted to
revise our terms. what nonsense 1t Is to
talk about referring them to outside arbi-
tration! To what power. pray? No Eu-
ropean power ts competent for the work in
the matter Of Cuba and Porto Rico. The
Monroe doctrine in spirit would apply there.
How could We permit Europe to decide
questions relating TO those two islands now
when we have heretofore expressly barred
Europe from interfering in their affairs?
On the subject OF the Philippines the diff
oeulty is even greater. No European pow
Evening star., 1898-10-20
Should Arouse Sound Money Voters.
From Snringfieid Union.

1t Is matter for congratulation that the
danger of the democrats securing a major
ity in the next House of Representatives
should be made prominent, and it is a
danger that has not been exaggerated, for
republican apathy might easily lose enough
districts to wipe out the present republican
majority. That would be victory for the
cause of silver for the forty -four-cent dol
lar. The sentiment of the nation Is opposed
to such financial schemes more opposed In
fact than 1t was in 1896, and when the pos-
sibi,ity of republican losses is presented to
and avert the danger.
Evening star., 1898-10-20
Subm arine Fashions.

I've found a beautiful coral cave" said
the mermaid enthusiastically. We're go
ing to move, and you must come and see
US
"Of course, I'll come and see you. But
you know, dear, that coral caves aren't
what they used to be. Everybody down
here who amounts to anything has a Span
iSh ship to live in"
Evening star., 1898-10-20

Warrington VIII Interest Them Now.
From the St. Louis Globe Democrat
Porto Ricans are beginning to multiply
among visitors to Washington. Our trop-
ical fe]low-citizens will find much to in
Potomac.
Evening star., 1898-10-20
A Qualifying Confederation.

Did you know" said the old colored
man, dat curses like chickens come home
to roos'?'
is hyuhd it," replied Mr.. Erastus Pink
ley, AN 1 specks it's so. But ter tell de
troof, L allus thought chickens wus takin'
big risks bout gittin' home in dis neighbor-
hood"
Evening star., 1898-10-20

If the free-silver advocates desire to
study currency problems In their native
lair, there is on excellent opportunity dur
ing the commercial adjustments in progress
in Porto Rico
Evening star., 1898-10-20
To Be Carefully Considered,

There arc some very sincere doubts"
said the off-hand statesman, about the de-
STABILITY of expansion, and the mixed popu-
lation that it gives rise to-
Yes" replied the friend. who was cor
nered and had to listen There's Agui-
naldo. L understand he's very reluctant
about taking in all these wild, blood-thrsty
American Indians"
Evening star., 1898-10-20
That Manana Feeling.

'Im m ill., qLoth the Spaniard, so pray give
me time
In the work we have set under way
Forbearance, you know, will be something
sublime,
And with fiatte1y we will repay
Perhaps indigestion conspired to produce
This sudden and opportune plight.
For the Wards were rare and the Burgundy
juice
Cheered many long weary night"
And then Uncle Sam very gently declared,
I'm sorry my boy. for your plight.
But just take your medicine, which I've
prepared,
And perhaps it will fix you all right"
Evening star., 1898-10-20

The statement that some of the Spanish
peace commissioners are i'll is no justifca-
ton for delay. Their business is 80 simple
and straightforward that any clerk could
attend to it.
Evening star., 1898-10-20
SHOOTING STARS.
Content

It's wonderful that you should have sur
ViVed the loss of your yellow jacket SO
Often, remarked the Chinese courtier
On, replied Ii Hung Chang airily, Il
don't care anything about that yellow
jacket SO long as they leave me my red
tape"
Evening star., 1898-10-20
In Accord With the President.

From the Topeka Capital.
President Mckinley. who wanted to test
the feeling of the people regarding the pol
icy of territorial expansion. ought to be
satisfied v 18th the evidence of concurrence
In his views which greeted him in the
towns alcng his route.
Evening star., 1898-10-20

A French scientist asserts that after a
mans head has been cut off he can think
though he cannot talk. Mr.. David B. Hin
will testify that this Is quite true in a po-
litical sense.
Evening star., 1898-10-20
Spain's Hard Lines.
From the New York Herald.

From The New YORK Herald.
Spain's position might well excite the pity
of rich and chivalrous people like the
Americans. but her woes are all of her own
making. The Cuban debt In the main rep
resents money raised to beat down the Gu
ban people, and, having made her bed, hard
as it is, Spain must lie in It,
Evening star., 1898-10-20

Ihe Philippine insurge. ts evidently have
very little talent for learning by observa-
ton. Otherwise they would never have at
tempted to become sportive with Admiral
Dewey
Evening star., 1898-10-20

Mr.. Croker may have hopes of showing
Mr. Van Wyck far enough to the front TO
secure him bona fide introduction when
the Prince of Wales visits this country.
Evening star., 1898-10-20

China Is very much out-of-date coun-
try, but 1t has succeeded in developing
remarkably aggressive brand of statesman
ship.
Evening star., 1898-10-20
An ExcuseIess Phrase

They talk of new women in tones mos
severe.
The plan is discourteous and bold,
For statistics are clear There Is no cause
to fear
That any will ever grow old.
Evening star., 1898-10-20

Iom Watson calls public attention to the
TACT that he has been editing by discon-
tinuing the publication of his paper
Evening star., 1898-10-20

Ihere would be good chance for some
to engage in the business of dye
ing Spanish flags in Porto Rico.
Evening star., 1898-10-20

The German emperor will take cneer
from the fact that anarchists. like some
others. do great deal of talking which
never amounts to anything.
Evening star., 1898-10-20

The P1llagers may have been inspired by
the manner In which the Tammany braves
pulled themselves together and went on the
war-path.
Evening star., 1898-10-20
Remnants of Ladies' Me-
rin0 Underwear.

Odds and ends OF Ladies' Wool
and Cotton and Wool Underwear,
Brown and Gray, but they are sin
gle shirts and single drawers-no
full suits. Values at $50, SOC, 75c.
and 81. Choice for. ..O3c
Evening star., 1898-10-20

Richard Croker's bar association will dis
claim any close relationship with the
Raines law opposition.
Evening star., 1898-10-20

Col Bryan's 5 ideas on expansion vary ac
coruns TO whether expansion Of currency
or expansion of territory is referred to
Evening star., 1898-10-20

Jay Gould was a very shrewd man, but
it is doubted whether he could make a law
Ner-nronf will
Evening star., 1898-10-20
Remnants of Ladies' Neck
wear .

Ladies' Satin and Velvet Stocks,
only few of them, and all different
shades. Worth 2oc,, for. III nc.
Boys Windsor Ties, plain, polka
dot and fancy patterns, only hand
full OF mem. Worth 2Ic., for. 1Oc.
Evening star., 1898-10-20
Remnants i'm Table Linen
and Toweaing.

Pure Linen Table Damask, in 2,
y and 5-yard lengths. 75c. quality,
for. ..-...... =. .45Co q YG.
2l and 3-yard lengths of Pure
Linen Table Damask. The regular
Soc. quality, for. or............. .6Oc
3 pieces of 2 yards each OF Cream
Table Damask. Regular SOC. quail
ity, for. 3712c. a yd.
Plaid and Twill Crash Toweling,
in lengths from I to 3 yeards. Reg
ular 15c. quality, for. DC. a yd.
Remnants of French Flan=
nels.
Short lengths of CSC. French Flan-
mel, suitable for sacques and waists,
about 3-yard pieces. ,4OC. a yd.
s5c. and 65c. Embroidered Elan
nels, three remnants of Fl yards
each. 45C. q yd.
ST Navy Blue Flannel, enbroid-
cred in Cream, just 2 skirt lengths,
slightly soiled. ..... soc. q yd.
Remnants i'm Notions.
SC. Black Pin Books. DC. each
SC. Key Rings, with bone tags2c.
SC. packages of Court Plaster 1 C.
SC. cans Liquid Fish Glue &c.
SC. Fancy Frilled Elastic, for gar
tiers, in garter lengths. ..... &c
25c. Satin Belt Hose Supporters,
small sizes only left, fancy col
ors. ........ SC.
Remnants i'm Innings.
14c and 1Sc Black and Colored
Linen Canvas. ......1 1c. q yd.
1oc. Black and Gray Silesia,
SC. a yd.
121c. Fancy Black Back Waist
Lining &c. a yd.
1oc. and 25c.,l Real Herringbone
Hair Cloth, in q and 3-yard
lengths. ....... >! is ........ 1SC.
25c. Black Percaline l8c. ayd.
121c. Old Rose Percaline. 49,.
0c. a yd.
&C. Moire Perealine. SC. a yd.
Remnamtsin Boys'clothimg
Boys Double-breasted Short
Pants Suits. all-wool cheviot; neat
patterns; worth S., for. ...S1.OS
Broken lots of Boys All-wool
Knee Pants, worth from 75c. to
81. 50. ......'... ...... Oa1C.
BOYS All-wool Covert Cloth
Overcoats; just eight of them; SIS
values, for. .S3.
Boys Blue Kersey Overcoats; six
of them, between the ages of 3 and
Is; worth S.. 5.............. .S8 .08
Saks and
Evening star., 1898-10-20
Remnants of Ladies' Gloves

IA pairs of Ladies' Black and Col
ored Kid Gloves, that have been
tried on. Worth up to $1.5o.
Choice for. o3Oc. a Dr.
e pairs of Ladies' French Kid
Gloves, sizes s., 81, 6, 81 and I.
Worth up to $I.25. Choice
for 6Oc
Evening star., 1898-10-20
Remnants of Ladies' Hose.

36 pairs Of Ladies' Maco Cotton
Hose, with silk embroidery and in
fancy stripes, scattering sizes. Val
ues up to 35c. Choice for. IN DC,
Is pairs of Children's Fast Black
Hose, some large, some small rib
bed, broken sizes. Worth I5c.,
for. Sc
Evening star., 1898-10-20

At yards of 5o-inch Black Serge.
Regular price, 75c,, r5Oc. a yd.
! Remnants i'm Mems Fur
misfnings.
| soc. Fancy Derby Ribbed Fleeced
Underwear; scattering sizes. .23c.
6oc. Blue Ribbed Balbriggan
Skirts and Drawers. .o3Qc
75c. Derby Ribbed Wool Shirts
ana drawers. ers................A.3c.
Odds and ends of Gray Camel's
Hair Underwear, worth up to ST
garment, for. .OSc
Remnants i'm China Brio
a=Brac.
Lot of odds and ends of China
Putt Boxes, Pen Trays, Trinket
Boxes, etc, dainty bits of decorative
china for the dressing table. Worth
up to 25c. Choice for. ..1Sc.
1oc. China Ring Trees. ,.... Sc.
15c. China Pin Trays, ..Qc.
Remnants i'm China Dim
ner Services.
Carlsbad China Dinner Service,
piece or two missing, worth SI4.o8,
tor. SO. %
Remnants i'm Pictures.
Il Etchings, in black frames:
slightly damaged; regular price has
been SI.49-NOW. .AOc
II Water Colors, framed in black;
slightly damaged; regular price 7oc.
|-NOW...................S Csc.
Remnants i'm Domestics.
SC. and Ioc Flannelette, dark col
orings, for wrappers; short lengths
these; for..,..........5C.a q Yd.
I2ac. Percale; light and dark col
ors; short lengths; for. Sc. a yd,
&c. Prints, the kind that we war
rant the colors; short lengths.
4c. a yd.
Remnants i'm Bed Wear.
pairs of IA California Blankets,
worth S2.3o, for. .... S1 O2
5 pairs OF 1I-4 California Blankets,
worth S3.4S, for. ......S2 Q8
5 Crochet Spreads, double bed
size, and Soc. quality, for. 6Oc.
4 Satin Marseilles Spreads, worth
1850 1or. r............... ..S2.4S
Remnants i'm Ladies' Suits.
Coats, Skirts and Waists.
E Ladies Fancy Homespun Suits,
with silk-lined coats; regular price
slo'5o' tor. or.'............S5.7 rs
9 Ladies Coat Suits, in green,
brown and mixtures; coats lined with
silk; worth s1o.5o, for. ...Sz.25
10 Ladies Tailor-made Skirts
serges and rough cheviots, worth
1915, for. So SO
5 Ladies Tan Covert Cloth Goats
half lined; worth S., for. .S,3. (D0
6 Ladies Kersey and Melton Eton
Coats; blue, tan and green; lined
with fancy taffeta; worth $Io,
ior' .OO
4 Ladies Scotch Golfng Capes,
worth $3.50, for. 81 OO
6 Ladies Fancy Taffeta Waists, |
made in newest style; worth $S.25, |
tor IS. so !
E Ladies Black Kersey Jackets,
tailor-made. and lined with rhadame |
silk; worth $3.50, for. $500 |
Lady's Opera Wrap, circular
pattern, dove color and lined with |
quilted silk and trimmed with fur;
worth $3.50, for. ........... SIS
Lady's Opera Cape, three-quar-
tiers length, lined with quilted silk;
worth $50, for. $40 so
E Ladies Bicycle Skirts, fancy |
mixed cloth, circular shape; worth |
$3.25, for. or..............S1.z .zS
5 Ladies Fancy Bicycle Suits, fly
flont coat and circular skirt; worth |
$3.50 for. for..............S5 90 |
4 Fancy Plaid and Striped Silk |
Petticoats; worth So, for. :. .S.3O5
e Ladies Fancy Changeable Silk |
Petticoats, green, blue and cerise |
combinations; worth $4.45,
s Ladies Nearsilk Petticoats,
made with deep aounce, corded and
tucked; worth $I.5o, for .Q2c
Evening star., 1898-10-20
Remnants i'm Pictures

II Etchings, in black frames;
slightly damaged; regular price has
been $I.4o-NOW. .AOc
Evening star., 1898-10-20
Remnants i'm Bed

NG1HIIIdIIUS It'll BeN WEAR
3 pairs of IA California Blankets.
worth $3.50 for. ...... S1.08
5 pairs OF II-4 California Blankets,
worth s3,4S, for. So.
5 Crochet Spreads, double bed
size, and Soc. quality, for. 6Oc.
Satin Marseilles Spreads, worth
$3.50, for. ST. AZ
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-10-11
FLEEING NORTH.
Yellow Fever Situation in Mississippi
Assuming Grave Proportions.
Twenty Thousand People Have Hurriedly
Left for Northern Cities, Eagerly
Awaiting Cold Weather-Dis-
ease More Malignant

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Oct 10. The yellow
fever situation throughout the state of
Mississippi is assuming grave proper
tions. The area of the fever has SO en-
larged that infection may be said to
be general throughout the state, as
there is not a section that has not
been visited. Three interstate rail
roads have practically suspended
business, and several short lines are
on the verge of temporary shutdown,
due to the lack of trade. Twenty
thousand or more people have hur-
riedly left the state and are refugee
ing in northern cities, eagerlyawait
ing the approach of cold weather.
The disease continues to increase
steadily in jackson, the state capital.
Since September 81 there have been Al
cases there, of which "a were Negroes.
Only five deaths have been reported
since the beginning. The majority of
the Negroes are we'll and feel none the
worce for their yellow fever expert
ence, but the majority of the white
cases are still under. treatment Sew
eral are convalescent a
Hattiesburg and Lumberton, in the
southern part of the state, have become
infected, while Natchez, one of the
largest river cities, reports two cases
of the yellow plague. Reports from
Oxford indicate that the disease is
slowly spreading and is becoming
more malignant. HarristOn, Fayette,
Starkville and Edwards report new
cases. The situation at Watervalley is
unchanged.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-10-11
TROOPS ORDERED TO PARIS.
The GarrisOns of the Numerous Towns in
the Vicinity of the Capital to Send
500 Infantry Each.

PARIS, Oct. 10.-The government has
issued special orders to the garrisons
of numerous towns near the capital to
send Immediately to Paris 500 infantry
each.
The Journal des Debats declares
that these reinforcements will amount
to 10000 men. The paper expresses
the hope that the country is not on
the eve of a revolution.
All the TROOPS will be supplied with
two days rations and 60 rounds of ball
cartridge.
Sunday passed off quietly. Presi-
dent Faure, instead of visiting the
races at Longchamps as he intended,
prudently remained to shoot at Ra-
bouillot, thus avoiding a demonstra-
ton.
The British Blue Book comments on
the Fashonda affair shows that the
situation between France and England
is grave