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Evening star., 1898-08-10
The Challenge for the America Gu

Sir Thomas Lpton's challenge for the
America cup is apparently sent in good
faith. and unless complications should arise
It is likely to result in another international
yacht race In view Of the changed rela-
tons between the TWO peoples since the
unfortunate Dunraven fasco, 1t IS highly
desirable that such an event should oc-
cur, to heal the breach caused by the ba,
breaks of the latest British aspirant for the
recovery Of the famous trophy. Sir
Thomas Upton is generous in the terms of
bis challenge as far as they are known
He imposes no embarrassing conditions
relative TO the management of the excur-
sion boats. the crowding from which was
cited by Dunrayen as the prime cause of
his withdrawal Upton prefers to lea, e
this item to the discretion and the fairness
OF the American committees. 1t is to be
assumed that particular care will be exer-
cised, in the event of race to reduce the
excursion boat annoyance to a minimum,
yet II IS doubtful whether it can be materf-
ally lessened, save by holding the races z;
a considerable distance from New York.
or In fact' any other large city. The
chief cause Of the trouble of late years
mas been with the location of the course.
which virtually transformed the matches
from genuine sporting events into great ex-
hbttions for the entertainment of thou
sands of people. IL by some device the en-
tertainment feature OF the event could be
subordinated TO the prime object of afford
Ing the British challenger fair run over a
good course IN an honest effort to win back
the cup that has remained on this side
Tor so many years strong stimulus would
undoubtedly be given to international sport
OF all kinds Upton promises yacht that
shall embody the very latest genius In
designing and construction. 1t is to be
called the Shamrock and is to represent
Ireland as the Thistle represented Scotland
and as other racers have come directly from
the English people. There is unfortunately
some evidence OF jealousy on the part Of a
few OF the dyed-in-the-wool yachtsmen Of
the Cowes regatta coterie because OF Lip
Evening star., 1898-08-10

The war has developed the fact that
Spain has had but one policy for her colo
nies-oppression and heavy taxation, and
that as result the natives have hated
those set over them in offace to do her bid
ding. The record is everywhere the same.
WfethT one finds it in a rich possession
Ike Cuba, where the ''pickings' have been
enormous, or in the Ladrones, where en-
ignorant and beggariy people, few in num-
Der. live from hand to mouth.
The island of Guam of the La6rone group
was visited by the Charleston, escorting
the first expedition to Manila. The Span
ish commandment was taken unawares ard
carried aboard ship prisoner, and an
order obtained from him for the reporting
Evening star., 1898-08-10
Only Natural,

It's not the fact that buoyantIy across the
troptc sea
The radiant flag of freedom floats all con-
fdent and free,
Nor yet that down-trod people wait with
welcome far and near,
That causes Uncle Sam to beam with an
uncommon cheer.
But the boys will soon be with us. How
their echoing steps will thrill!
The boys who left the counting room, the
college and the mill,
And went away a-soldiering; who volun-
teered to fight
Not through fear of any mandate, but be-
cause they knew twas right.
They are coming with assurance to each
doubling pessimist;
It's about the safest country that the sun
light ever kissed.
And when he sees them marching in mag
nificent array,
You can't blame Uncle Sam for feeling
rather proud today.
Evening star., 1898-08-10

From the Chicago Evening Post.

From the Chicago Evening Post.
1t is hard lines for Dole that he is about
to lose his job as president of HAWAII Just
when the populist party is rapidly pro
ceeding out of business for lack of votes
1t Is a pity that such whiskers as his
should be shorn Of all opportunity to -four
ish In congenial political soil at time
when they have reached the perihelipn OF
tropical luxuriance-St. Louis Republic
President Dole gave up a lucrative and
distinctly honorable and congeniaI Of
flee to become president of Hawaii. As
Judge OF the supreme court he received
5000 a year, and the position was held In
the highest esteem In the Islands.
But the position was not the mans CHIEF
distinction. Personally he enjoyed the re.
spect and affection which are accorded te
those exceptional characters in whick
there Is commingllng of intellectual force
and ability with human kindliness anl
the highest moral worth. 1t was for this
reason, and not because he wanted q
'3ob,'' that he was made president Of ths
young republic. His lack Of personal am.
bitten was notorious. and he accepted the
office in response to popular 'saemand
vain. "
Evening star., 1898-08-10

Captain Si2sbee's new ASSIGNMENT to
command the oattle-ship Texas will surely
give general satisfaction. even though It Is
probable that he will have no further
chance in this war to participate In a naval
engagement. There is something especially
appropriate in this assignment for the
Texas was in a serse a sister ship to the
destroyed Maine, having been designed at
the same time and constructed, like the
Maine, in a government yard instead of by
q private firm. The ships were named
Maine and Texas to indicate In some de-
gree the purpose of the government TO
honor all sections of the country In the
nomenclature OF the men Of war. The ma
tional antipodes were thus typified. The
Texas was always known "hoodooed"
ship. From her inception she was unfor-
tunate. until recently. First her plans
were sayagely criticised. 1t was declared
by many authorities that she would not
float when launched, but that she wonld
certainly turn turtle" But she was built
safely launched and then started on a
career of mishaps that served to give her
the reputation of beirg the most unfor-
tunate vessel in the navy. Collisions.
groundings and disablements occurred with
alarming frequency. Meanwhile the Maine
had proved a comparatively brilliant sue
cess Her work was uniformly satisfac-
tory and she was seldom in trouble. Bu:
In the end she met with an appalling fate
Her misfortune was greater than all the
misnaps to the Texas scores of times multi
piled.
AT last the Texas has shaken off her
"hoodoo." Her work on the blockade was
without a flaw. Her performance In the
fighting off Santiago was equal to the best
and now she is regarded as one of the
cracks Of the navy Captain Sigsbee was
unfortl nate In not being ready for new
duty after the Maine disaster until a sea-
son when there were no large ships of the
line available for his command and he was
then given charge of the st. Paul, a splen-
did ship, but unfit for participation in such
heavy work of war as the public and Cap
tain Sigsbee's friends would have liked to
see him undertake. His work with he
auxiliary cruiser, however showed that
the man who wrote that historic dispatch
was capable of even greater triumphs.
News of the fight with the torpedo gunbo oat
Terror off San Juan was received with
qualification by the country, and now that
Sigsbee is to take charge Of the Texas
even though at the fag end Of the fighting.
there is very general feeling of satisfac-
tion and of appreciation that the evident
proprieties have been observed in the as
signment.
Evening star., 1898-08-10

This would appear to be not the proper
time for toktng, And yet Spain comes for
ward full OF soiicitude about good govern
ment for Cuba: In order that this may be
assured she wants the United states to en-
ter at once and permanently on the admin
istratfon Of the affairs of the Island The
pledges made by the United states on the
subject she would have disregarded- That
Is the Spanish way Of doing business 1t
is not the American way. The United
States will enter on the task OF administer
Ing affairs in Cuba because the task by
virtue of the situation devolves upon this
government. II annexation follows. soon
or late, 1t will only be at the unintimidated
request of the Cuban people, and not as the
result of a scandalous violation of the
pIighted word.
The talk about protecting the interests of
Spanish property owners In Cuba Is based
upon the old order of things. Good govern
ment for Cuba means the protection OF all
interests. 1t was Spain who gave protec-
ton to the interests of only one class. 1t
was Spain who put the interests of the
Cubans under her feet. 1t was Spain who
created such anarchy in the island that all
interests but those Of the Spanish-born suf-
fered. 1t was this that brought on the
States to order Spain of the westernhem-
isphere. The United States, therefore. can
be relied on. In any government of its own.
or for which 1t Is responsible through
others, to see that all the old abuses are
excluded from the new dlspensation.
Spains uneasiness Is natural 1t Is that
Of the wretch taken red-handed. She
knows her deserts. as measured by the or
binary standards. and she treulbles for her
hide. She is prompt to plead for the con-
slderation which she has denied to others.
The tyrant in power is ever the cringing
pieader In defeat Having pursued the in
surgents with every form of outrage. she
fears their resentment now that her power
Is broken.
The new government for Cuba will mean
neither revenge nor expressions, but oppor-
tunity and safety for all who obey the laws
and love the land. And this will be all the
more easily accomplished without sugges-
tions OF any kind from Spain 1t would be
a. appropriate to consult the devil about
the details of the millennium as Spain
about good government for Cuba
Evening star., 1898-08-10
Her Well-Meant suxgestlon.

Charley" said young Mrs. Torkins, II
have great mind to write the government
letter. OF course the government has a
great deal to attend to and can't be expect
ed to think Of everything unless somebody
reminds it,"
Whats the matter?" inquired her hus-
band. with look of calm resignation.
Il had a minute or two to glance over the
news part of the paper and 1 saw an ar
ticle which said we might have perma-
Kent standing army"
What of that?'
Il think it dreadfuliy inconsiderate, to say
the least After all the marching 1T has
had to do it seems to me that the govern
ment ought to let the army sit down a
while'
Evening star., 1898-08-10

There is some doubt at the present hour
as to whether the peace negotiations have
been sent to the second stage of adjustment
or have been further delayed in the initial
stage by reason of Spain's failure to SUBJ
NIT a categorical acceptance of our terms
1t is evident, however, that the answer that
was received officially by this government
yesterday sought to interject new matter
into the case 1t IS likewise evident that
this procedure has not appealed favorably
to the administration and that the answer
in it's stated form was not acceptable. The
confusion at present arises from the uncer-
tainty as to whether Spain has been called
upon by cablS for a more explicit accept
ance of the terms or NJ. Cambon, author
lied to act for her, has modified the answer
to meet the American demand.
In any event it behooves Spain to act
speedily in the premises. The fighting at
Manila and in Porto Rico is complicating
the affair for her. 1t is a case OF the Sibyl-
line leaves. They can never be bought so
cheaply as now. Peace will cost Spain
more dearly later than today, especially in
view OF the loss of American lives in the
prolonged campaign. The debit side of the
international account grows heavier with
each day, in money and lives
The American reply now under conSfdera-
ton IS thus to be regarded as the minimum
OF our demands. Should Spain Quibble over
them. throwing complications into the case
and threatening to quarrel over the pro-
cesses of peace administration. she will
surely find her predicament steadily grow
ing worse. Her true friends in Europe will
advise her thus. if they are wise. She will
act promptly or she may be brought out of
her dream OF a diplomatic victory by the
sight Of a squadron OF American warships
Evening star., 1898-08-10

From the Honolulu commerc,a, Aavert,.s,

The policy now prevails to some exten,
OF niling territorial offices with territoria,
residents. How far Mr., McKinlev viii fn1
low It, we do not know. JudRine
only from the situation here and in Wash.
ington, We would infer that the office O,
governor, for the next four years, will bs
Justice. to Mr.. Judd, while those who nDw
MI the subordinate Offices Win be continued
in Office until the President has leisure to
look into affairs.
The boys about town who feel conscien.
tiousiy and deeply that 'tthe missionary
must CO." and also feel with patriotic roc
tstude that ''the linen duster and carrpei
bagger must not come" may be rather dis.
appointed.
Evening star., 1898-08-10

General Miles announcement that he does
not need any more troops will doubtless be
cause Of some regret among the people
OF Porto Rico. who are SO eager to show
their hospitality.
Evening star., 1898-08-10

II this uncertainty as to Spain's accept
ance of cur terms keeps up much longer
some modern aphorist will be tempted to
paraphrase Gen. Shermans remark and de-
clare that peace Is closely akin to the
warmer hereafter.
Evening star., 1898-08-10
SHOOTING STARS.
scif-Preseryntion,
J he lacking in bravery"

THAT man. remarked one Spanish sol
dier. hasn't the respect Of anybody in his
regiment"
rs he lacking in bravery?'
Il shoald say SO. He Is so much afraid
OF being hit by bullet that he insists on
getting as near the target as possible when
cur gunners are practicing."
Evening star., 1898-08-10

No doubt there viii be great rivalry
among the enterprising young men of St
Louis the coming season to kiss the girl
who kissed Hobson-just for the sake of
patriotism. you know.
Evening star., 1898-08-10
.V&HGE
Washing Machines.

Attention is called to the new
Washing Machines manufactured by
the Richmond Cedar Works. These
machines are strongly and well made
from Virginia red cedar, are simple
in construction and do the work
easily and thoroughly. Two styles.
$3.50 and $425 each.
Fifth door.
Evening star., 1898-08-10

The relationship between Secretary Long
and Admiral Sampson is more gratifying
than that which appears to exist between
Secretary Alger and Colonel Roosevelt.
Evening star., 1898-08-10

If Sagasta is honestly desirous OF secur-
ing good government In Spain this country
will lend him copy OF the Constitution Of
the United States.
Evening star., 1898-08-10

The inhabitants Of Spanish colonies are
willing and anxious to be loyal But they
prefer to discriminate as to the other party
to the transaction.
Evening star., 1898-08-10

After the achievements at Manila and
Santiago it must be confessed that the
Platt-Croker-Hill scrimmage looks very
small indeed.
Evening star., 1898-08-10

Considering the long range at which he is
operating, Theodore Roosevelt is making a
remarkable record In the New York guber-
Material fight.
Evening star., 1898-08-10

1t has been said that the Briton dearly
loves a lord. Mr.. Hooley viii put special
emphasis on the dearly"
Evening star., 1898-08-10

The detectives who drove "BiIl Mason
out cf town went further along in the case
than they did with that historic character
Dorsey Foultz-
Evening star., 1898-08-10

The Philippine insurgents are in danger
OF conveying an impression that they are
more business-like than patriotic.
Evening star., 1898-08-10
Lansburgh & Bro.
Offer You Tomorrow
I Special Numbers
i'm Bed Spreads.

No. Good, Heavy Crochet
Spread. Regular Csc. kind. 49c.
No. Extra Quality Crochet
Spread, 4 designs. Regular 75c.
No. Extra Quality Crochet
Spread. Regular Soc. kind. .63c.
No. 4-Heavy Marseilles Crochet
Spread. Regular S1.oo kind. .73c.
No. 5-Very Fine Extra Mar
seilles Pattern Crochet Spread.
Regular $I.25 kind. .0Sc.
No. o-Only 4I Fine Light
weight Damask Spreads. Regular
$2.oo kind. 20
No. Extra Fine Satin Mar
seilles Spread, beautiful patterns.
Regular $50 kind. $a. 90
These goods to be found on sd
f1oor-take elevator.
Evening star., 1898-08-10
Spain,s One Policy.

Aguinaldo still keeps his gold whistle.
but does not blow it quite SO loudly.
Evening star., 1898-08-10
Plain Panama Sailors, In very fine quality.
$I.oo each. Heretofore $I.zS

Also a good assortment of Navy
Blue and Black Sailors.
Second door.
Evening star., 1898-08-10
A LOnE-Felt Want.

The man who tells governments what they
should do
Finds his efforts quite often uuheeded.
But in Spain, when that country starts
business anew,
His remarks will be thoroughly needed.
Evening star., 1898-08-10
As He Viewed 1t.

Whats the use Of US taking hold of the
Philippine Islands, anyhow" asked Sem
ator Sorghum. It'll merely add a lot Of
voting territory to what we've already
got"
Don't you want to see the influence CT
this government extended"
mo. sir. Bringing in that far-away sec
tion simply looks to me like going to lot
Of trouble to effect gigantic gerrymander,
without benefit, as far as l can see to any
political organization in particular"
Evening star., 1898-08-10
scramblinE for the hand Wagon.

There Is going to be fierce competition
among the Porto Ricans when 1t comes 10
Determining who was the original Miles
man.
Evening star., 1898-08-10
Lace Dept. Tables.

~ Near 9 street door will be a table filed with
20 potted Wells at 1oc instead OF Ice and a5c Tbe
cl.nnes and Torchon Laces worth np to I2ee
yaId. Choice for. ~ " &C.
Evening star., 1898-08-10
Sc Bargain Table,

" ioc articles in the lot: Bottle Machine on
i Curiing Irons Kid Curriers'. 1 doE. :. Hats
Jet Mourning Pins. tt yler's English Pins papsr
; .opooi Hand Sewing silk. 80 yards. :. Pair
shoe lacers. Pair Corset Stays l-yross box
bone Brush Skirt Binding all colors . Ceiiu-
iod Fine Combs Bottle Petroleum Jelly .
Gthfs Rubber Combs. Toilet Soaps . Doz
CARDS Darni1g Cotton. Set of Memo. Books
Writing Tablets. $50 pages. Toy Books 2
dcz lOc- Hat Ping 3 doz. Mourning Pins , -
-...Paper-bound Novels. is.............,..,e1 DC
Evening star., 1898-08-10
forS3. .08Garments

W a nttie table filed with big bAryatns-Nnto-
ooS Towns and skirts smothered in nne laces and
fas soruidenes. ,h Mostly short lengths for ladies
Evening star., 1898-08-10

Fine An-linen Full Gored Skirts, tucked to wuist
deep hem.
$3.50 and $500 each.
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&c for 12c Embroideries

- Not only remnants. but entire pieces from
choice. ~ ~ sNiN ioI
Evening star., 1898-08-10
On the Mems Table

- ~ sI Best Nainsook Drawers and French BaIhris-
gan onirts are to 81 on this table al q Oe
street entrance, choice for......... ZSC
Evening star., 1898-08-10
The Handkerchief Table

EJIo be filed with odds and ends-of 25e. Isc
ana lZtxc Aandkerchiefs. Some slightly a n
Hussed but choice for only. y.......,.e HUG.
Evening star., 1898-08-10
Housekeeping Goods.

u Zig table filed with broken lots roc
Tor lSc and Sse for 81 . Bedspreads. Only 81 ss
Tor Real Marseilles Spreads, worth S.. 45c in
stead OF 59c for Hemned Lockwood Sheets 9DxaO
inches. e.. .1Oc for the 15c Henstitched Pillow
Cases. lie for lie Towels l9x3S inches and
Ice for best OF 23c Turkish Towels, 24x4s inches
81 80 quality.
Evening star., 1898-08-10

Genuine Tailor-made White Duck Skirts.
SI.25 and SI.8 each.
Evening star., 1898-08-10
SOC for soc Gloves

small and large sizes Nioe"s
Evening star., 1898-08-10

When hyahs a man sayin' he 'wouid'n n
steal a pin.' T." said Uncle Eben, "I some
times takes it as an evidence of great hon
esty. An den agin, 1t simply calls 'tention
to de fack dat de mahket price foh pins
ain very big, nohow."
Evening star., 1898-08-10

latest shapes; white, black and navy;
rough and smooth straws; narrow
and wide brims. Also Panamas and
plain straws for those who don't like
the rough braids.
Beautiful Rough Straw Sailors, with narrow and
broad brims and black. blue, red and polka dot
bands. These very much better values than
usual for the pices-especially the hafdollar ones
Soc, 75c. and $I.oo each.
Evening star., 1898-08-10
Ribbon Bargain Table.

UBest Of best Double-face Satin Ribbons will
reach this table tomorrow 42c instead OF 81 yard
for finch Sash Ribbons Those and 3 inrhas
wide. heretofore 32c and &c yard. to no.
be only QS&
Evening star., 1898-08-10

English Pique Taiior-made FlouDce Skirt.
$500 each.
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On Third Floor.
1OC
for S1 Shirt Waists.
DThis table-at -oe for choice-is aIled with
last OF various lots. mostly small and large sizes.
S4.9Sfor $40 Bathing Suits.

OPagis style Costumes Some Of navy and
black brsliiantine with large white sailor collar
and shield trimmed with five rows braid. Some Of
bright red flannel, with white trimmings
Evening star., 1898-08-10

A never so worthy assortment of
Women's Separate Skirts in Crash,
Pique, Duck and other popular wash
fabrics for street, travelling, bicycling
and general outing purposes. Ex-
cel.ent values among them
Perfect-ftting Lightweight Linen Skirts made
with strap seams and wide even hem.
$I.o8 and Says each.
Evening star., 1898-08-10
$1.80fOrS2. .98Umbrellas

u Not all worth Sass, but none were less than
SS4S In the lot silk Umbrellas, In black,
brown, green. violet and blue All with extra silk
cover. Natural wood and Dresden handles.
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66c for S1 Garments,

u MsBy little lots made into one TREMENDOUS
lot-of 81 Nightcowns, Skirts. Corset Covers Che.
misses and Drawers Remnants Of the summers
selling Of 81 garments. ut CSC for choice.
Evening star., 1898-08-10

Second door
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10
SUNDAY SCHOOL
WORKERS TO MEET
The Virginia State Society to Be Held
in Stanton,
AN INTERESTING CONVENTION.
A Number of Eloquent Speakers VIII
Make Addresses During the Meet
ing Complete Programme as Ar
rangcd-Obicct of Society.

The eighth annual convention OF inc
Nirgfnia STATE Suuday-sChoOl Society VIII
~ beld in the Methodist church al Staun-
ION on "Wednesday Thursday ana Fri
dov Anil 2o.h. DIST and 22nd An IN
tercstinr programme has been ARRANGED
f.r fhe occasion and some admirablc
soeakers will make addresses. The pub
nj. IS cordially invited 20 attend al ses-
slons of the convention. \ study OF tho
rrocranmc will guarantee interest IN the
meeting AS most of the speakers are
among the brightest and best IA the STATE.
A number of Richmond Sunday-schooi
workers will attend the convention.
Those who expect 90 attend the conNen
zion are requested 90 write not later IMAM
Anil 18Th 10 either of the secretaries or a.
Iec knowles FOR entertainments All pas
tors Of the state having charges. SUNDAY
school suucrintendcnts and AN duiy eject
Cd delegates from amy Sunday-schooI III
the state are entitled TO vote In the con
vention Every county organization III
fbe state is entitled 20 FIVE delegates ana
every Sunday-school in the state ~ en-
titled 10 one delegate in addition 10 the
nastor and superintendent. Nhcn these
ofHcers cannot attend. tho school may
elect altcrnates.
Upon arriving. delegates are expected 10
report ~ the Y. NJ C.. a. where they VIII