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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07

The Kentucky mob that tortured a negro
1" death yesterday by fire did not ATTEMPT
L" conceal Identities in the slightest.
Everything was done openly, with faces
uHc"ncealed. with even a Wanting of per-
light in being identified with the atrocity
This fact If itself bespeaks a dep!orabIe
condition Of the public mind, aside from
the crime of the lynching. 1t is indicative
of an utter atrophy OF the public con-
science toward the law and an Indifference
as 10 the morals Of the community. Can
this evil condition be reached by prosecu-
uonS2 II is wired that already steps are
being taken by the county judge to assem-
BILE special grand jury to investigate the
case The matter Will be watched with
interest The opportunity is at hand for
an easy Identification of the particips MS
In this outrage. But when the criminals
are identified will witnesses be found tn
swear against them as TO the facts? VIII
jury be found TO return a verdict of
guilty even in the face of the most con-
demnatory proof?
These questions are suggested by years
Of failure in the south to apprehend the
true danger of the iynching evil and the
true purpose of the law. The community
which can bare-faced indulge in murder in
upon to purge Itself. Years of license and
immunity from punishment have changed
these peoples views of the social respon-
sibilities- They are making a new system
Tor themselves. the system Of individualism
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07

"a contrasted with that OF order and unity.
The mob has supplanted the court, the
torch has taken the place of the statute
book. The pistol represents the legislative
gavel and the result is chaos from which
the student of sociology may well shrink
back appalled,.
The President in his message calls the
matter to tine attention of Congr, anew.
He does not urge the adoption of any spe-
Cifc measure of either inquiry or remedy,
but he lays down the dictum, to which
principles in the nation must subscribe,
that lynching must be stopped. Congress
might well take up the matter with profit.
Without reference to the race question, or
to the boundaries of states or sections, an
investigation ought to be instituted, to as
certain the statistics of lynching,- to de-
termine whether the evil is growing and
some broad, helpful measure might per-
haps be based. to give the law a new dig
nifty in those places where, in relation to
certain crimes and under certain condi
lions, it is now a dead letter and a mock
cry Until such a survey of the field is
made the nation cannot know whether the
evil is growing ceasing, whether it Is
areas. whether it is confined to particular
classes of people or debauching the pubic
moral consciences of other classes. 1t Is as
though the people were standing blindfold
on the edge of great pestiential morasS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07

Secretary Cages discussion Of the cur
rcncy problem in the course of his annual
report is an interesting contribution to
the debate about to open in both houses
of Congress upon this important matter
The Secretary indicates how a very large
part of the country's business is conducted
on credits. by means of checks and drafts
which represent the constantly shifting bal
ances. The great extent to which this
credit system has grown is shown by the
figures he presents. The total money of
the country. he says, both metallic and
paper. is less than 5000, oG00e0. while the
deposits" of the banks aggregate more
than S4.o0O,009 900 Thus the enormous sum
of jn.OOU0OO is forming part of the
actual circulation of the country without a
basis in the real money. Under average
circumstances this system works satisfae-
torily. But, as the Secretary says, once
year. with unfaiiing regularity, there comes
pressing demand for the real money of
circulation, beyond the credit basis. and
millions are thus called out of the reserves
to harvest and move the crops. The mar
gin Of safety between the money basis and
the credit balances is then reached and
sometimes passed. The money market IS
sensitive to untOward influences. 1t feels
the breath of suspicion and shrinhs before
a sign of lack of confidence 1t cannot
too often be thus moved without affecting
in turn the credit of the country. In 1892
confidence was shaken. Cash balances
were withdrawn and the credit system for
a time utterly failed to meet the require
ments of the countrys business The re-
suit was panic and temporary distress
The Secretary believes that an addition
to the real money of the country-that is,
the actual money symbols necessary to
cover the difference between The credit sys-
TENS elasticity and the autumnal drains
upon the bank reserves. The national
banks. he believes. can supply the a~.tion
provided their number can be increased by
reduction of the minimum legal limit
placed upon their capitalization. BY lower
ing the capital minimum to 5000 ba nks
may be organized in small towns and so
can provide there not only the currency
needed for immediate transactions but the
balances to establish new credits This
VIII send money into the districts from
which the autumnal demand for crop mov-
ing means is received and will in very large
measure relieve the larger money centers
OF the country The Secretary's analysis
or the situation is somewhat academic but
Is clearly suggestive throughout of a prac-
tlcal understanding of the financial affairs
OF the nation. The two h6tfses now have
before them the currency reform bills
which are to form the bases for this ses-
Sions enactment. The Sccretarv's thesis
on the needs of the time will supply A
broad knowledge of the case to aid in an
intelligent treatment of the subject
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07

-S.,,r.. -f she English cuum.nt on th"
rr..--:is.. : .rnusins. The Presidents refer
,rsr.. .n tir,.rt Britain Is thought to be
r,,oL wine his reference To- Germany l.
th,u.t7 tn H. exceedingly cordial The
r-.ti.- of ips,iItiSy Is sounded O{ course the
..n.-rr.e- Of MIR. Chamberlain seize the &c
,s-'"IC They ere certain liat the Leis@@-
to-. sJ,--,.oh * responsible. Tn moment thc
President read the cable summary of that,
b.. rsurn.- jhos.. portions Of mis- message
=, hating To Great Britain and Germany
In.,f,l. down the reference 10 the former,
.r'id adding +" the haartiness OF thar to thu
I.r.icT-
THi= gives 10 The President new char
..ctcr ard 10 the message Il new interest.
Unfortunately Cor the sensation. however
II shows r, Easty reading of ihC document;
Wha5 I:d uur English friends c>pccG? Cor
tafnIy rot a love letter. There was no
reason ..yIy The President sho1id pour out
his -oul n them, or TO anybody. He WAS
writing :rIru; business matters. and natu-
rally ia q business way. The topics reiat-
fne fn Great Britain were different from
ta,r-.. Relating To Germany He omitted
l, hf.... IL. either case proper TO be said,
~ co;,IJ he have delivered himself in
illlcr c,,-c. more appropriately
s. far a. foreign powers are concerned.
the Jlitrl States Is on friendly terms with
Them all And this is but to say that cur
mission is one of peace and good will. aud
1h.t whenever the opportunity offers We
may in perfect sincerity extend our hand
to- any ration. We had just concluded
some. business arrangements with Ger
Inauy. from which both governments are
Likely Ia benefit and the President most
appropriately. in giving the information t"
congress. expressed the cordial feelings
cuJertalucd by this government for the
'.crmau- Ggyerumcnt. They have long ex-
listed ana they are likely to continue in
spit, .nf tr5rrs rfivsfries, or the activity Of
ccrt;,ia political aEitators.
III Iii, case 81 England it is not ncceS-
SaTy tr Ju II wing assurances every twenty
four h"tirs Of our improved sentiments
towards her That they are friendly be-
y"ud any ever before entertained is well
known Their sincerity is open 10 no aues
tiGH. That tn, President should emphasize
them at this particular time is not clear.
England Is in no straits: nor is she calling
fer outside help. On the contrary. recent
Developments have shown that, except in
SuuCh Africa. she is secure in all Of her
possessions And settling with the Beers
Is merely matter OF little time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07
A sense of Propriety,

Oh. dat Christmas tree Is CROWN
An de chillun laughs wild glee,
An US cullud folks Is shown
Jes' how good we all kin be-
:, De turkeys gittin' fatter
An ives feelin' mighty gay
Oars muffin t all de matter
While We looks fob Christmas day.
: wish dem Beers an British
Could let up awhile an wait,
r. An dem t'lillpeeners skittish
Could be made to slack DER gait.
DER clawin' an DER mussin'
- Amt in season, seems ter me.
Dey orter stop DER frssin'
Sos te: pick de Christmas tree
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07
Look Out for the stomach

Gen. Otis reports of the army casualties
in the Philippines show that prolific cause
of death is that class of disease which pro.
ceeds from neglect of dietary precautions
In trying climate like that of Luzon it is
especially necessary to be careful what one
eats and drinks and to have regard for ali
the laws of nature: but In a less degree
the same necessity exists in the temperate
zone. The sum total of happiness in the
United States would be yisibly increased ii
everybody took care to eat only such food
as agrees with him and to keep regular
hours. Dyspepsia has long been called the
national malld but 1t Is less often pointed
out that in its train come other and more
srievous bodily evils.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07

From the Chicago News.

Another cherished theme of the college
orator and essay writcr-the swift extlnc-
ton OF the American indian-receiVes a
shock when studied the hight of Stats
ties, the figures IN the case coming from
the annual report OF the Secretary of the
Interior According to that document
there are now 267,4lT Indians in the United
States, while the census of 1890 showed a
total aboriginal population of 249, 47:; Poor
10 mas evidently taken fresh grip on
ltte and calmly and with exceeding stub
h"rnness refuses to pass away with the
buffalo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07
S1.5O Dolls, Sn.33.

The famous 2o-inch Hand
werck Model Dolls, the stand
ard price of which is SI.5o.
FThe equally famous Girls Book.
Five Little Peppers and How They
Grew 15c instead of 23c If selected
during the special hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07
Need of nj Pacific cab,e.

From the New York Herald.
Inc proposition uI the Pacific Gable Com,
pany to add to its projected lines to Manila
a branch connecting with The coast of ia
pan has excited lively interest in the pro-
sTesSlYe little empire. The need of direct
and Speedy means of communica ton with
HaYah. Guam and the Philippines is toe
patent to ADMIT Of any difference Of opin-
ION, and Congress should promptly take
measures to establish them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07
Germans and Expnnsion.

A Wisconsin eduOr mas made u canvass
Of the Germans of that State and finds
that by large majority they are in favor
of expansion ana the retention CT the Phil.
IFpineS. A WIG IMAGINATION on this pom,
caused the democrats to dream extravaganI
dreams about carrying Iowa and Ohio la
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07

in the way of platform. or whom select
ed to make the race for President. He will
not consider these silver men at any stage
of the game. Why should he? As he was
able to vote them for John Walter Smith
for governor, why. If he and the other anti
Bryan democrats can defeat Mr. Bryan for
denomination for President. should he have
any doubt about being able to vote them
for anything or anybody the party next
year may label democratic?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07
Power of the Press.


One of the victims of the Miller syndt-
cate snappishly remarks that the In
| stitution would have kept on doing bust
ness all right if it hadn't been for the
newspapers taking the matter I'D. An,
| there was the rub. The wicked and pryinp
press got its lever to work and upset the
whole apple cart
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07
The Tipping Nuisance-
From the Baltimore Herald.

I ItIH the BuItIlnUfc HeluId
1T is sufficiently plain that tipping is a.
nuisance which causes much discomfort,
but ne who undertakes to rid the world of
It wiii assume Sisyphean task. To stop
tipping We must reform human nature The
only sensible remedy for an acknowledged
eVll would be for every person to regulate
his own tipping according to his own purse
and sense of justice. :.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07
In Favor of a Pacific Cable.
Er,m the philadeIDhia P;hljc adyer

Popular sent ment is strongly in favor of
a Pacific cable, and its recommendation in
the Presidents message is. probably enough
to secure the passage of Representative
Corliss' bill. or similar one, for its con-
struction After the cable is laid both con-
gressmen and laymen will wonder how it
was possible to delay its construction for
SO many years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07

From the Brooklyn Citizen

From the Brooklyn Citizen.
The congressman from Brooklyn simply
do an act of justice to their constituents in
protesting against any siiverite legislation.
Were they not to notify their feliow-demo-
Gratis of the hostility of Brooklyn to any
tampering with the gold standard, they
would fail in the discharge of a plain duty.
There are practically no silverites in Brook
lyn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07
S1:5O Purses, csc.

They are ticketed SI.I0, but
are positively worth SI.5o.
During special hours only
for 98c.
GFThese Pocket Books, Card Cases and
Purses were made for certain Jewelry
establishment. They come here instead Of
going therefor n reason that makes them
reduced in price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07
A Needless Question.

Could yez idintify the man that sthruck
yez?' asked Mr.. Rafferty,
DO yez name ty insult me?'' rejoined
Mr. Doian. In course Oh couldn't. Afther
Oh got through wit i'm his own mother
wouldn't know i'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07
Mr.. Bryan for One.
From the Galveston News.

If it were not for tae feet that the prop
ositon would sound foolish there are men
in this country who would subscribe funds
to look into the tomb to ascertain If Jeffer-
son had not been made to turn over by late
teachers of So-called democratic principles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07
Her Literary Pretense.

Did You ever read GIay's Eiegy in a
Country Church Yard?"
The fair young girl looked puzzled, but
only for moment
Yes. indeed" she answered 4 have
read 1t in a country church yard and lots
of other places"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07

The German emperor very affably and
properly consents to look to the Presi-
dents message for a reflex of American
sentiment instead Of to Capt. Coghlan's
poetry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07
SOC Bibles, pc.

Embossed cloth binding,
red edges. 8I2 pages, size
51ax7a inches.
016c for 25e Boxes Weigewood Sta
tiouery-24 sheets paper, ~ envelopes.
The latest style.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07

Mr.. Carnegie is said to he in a nosition IN
force the retirement of any partner or en-
pioye from the big steel company. Mr.
Carnegie may donate a library now and
then. but he is no impractical literary
dreamer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07

| Mr. Roberts may wrest some comfort out
OF the fact that very few representatives
VIII want to establish a precedent by tax
ing his salary and mileage away from him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07

Aguinaldo may feel tempted to pause in
his fight and inquire why any anti-expan-
slonist should waste sympathy on the Beers
when he needs 50 much
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07

tn" Fifty-six;h Congress will make a
noble effort TO distract some of the ap-
pi'iuse from the short-haired puglIists and
The long haired pianists
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07

The interest displayed in coionizing and
ciViiizing savage countries will soon give
the old-fashioned dime novel hero no place
on earth to roam.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07

The car is taking as much interest in
arms and ammunition If he had never
submitted such a thing as a peace propo-
sitIon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07

The Beers. it is said. do not admit one
tenth of their losses. The business of press
censortng never was an exclusive one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07

The Count de Casteliane has had so little
10 say of late that it is presumed ne is
buster than Usual spending money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07

Moiineux may escape capital punishment
but he will never be rid of the fearful recol-
lection of those hypothetical questions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07
$40 Boas for SO.

Best OF Black Ostrich
Feather Boas, As inches long.
Ask for them on Second floor.
u All Dress Trimmings and I.aces have
been moved to second floor, 10 per cent
discount during tomorrOw's special hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07
Lots of Luck.

"Reen hunting?" asked the friend.
Yes. answered the man in sportsmans
costume.
'fFfaye any luck?''
Let's
What did you kiu?"
Nothing. We had man in the party
who had never been hunting before. None
of US got shot"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07

Senator Billy Mason appears to feel thai
h has a record to sustain as an all-round
- mpaJfiz-r.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07

Mr.. Henderson has managed to get on
thus far without being alluded to as a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07

SHOOTING STARS,
aitinN.

How did the recent election come out p
asked the stranger in Crimson Gulch.
Il dunno yet" answered Bronco Bob. II
haint heard from the coroner's Jury"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07
A Currency RefOrmer

They tell of silver and of gold
While loudly they exhort.
Whatever money they may mold,
I'll want some other sort
And l shall loudly speak my mind
And never. never shirk
Until some kind at last they find
That's gotten without work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07
ST Skirts, SAC.

Those Mercerized Silk and
Saline Petticoats, with corded
rutfle on umbrella flounce.
Only S1.19 for the 81. As Flannelette-
lined Sateen Skirts. with 5-inch ruffie and
four large cords above Third floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07
Csc Hose, soc.

Three pairs Ladies, Mems
or Chi1dren's 25c Black Hose,
in box, for only SOC.
~ And only 59e for those 15c Flan-
nelette Nightgowns. with yoke back and
front. . ON third floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07
soc Articles, A3c.

Choice of dainty Bohemian
Glass and Japanese China
Puff Boxes. d.
0The reduction from zoe to 43c does
not seem much. But learn that these
boxes are positively worth 81. See them
and learn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07
z5c Sacques, soc.
SIP Suits, S.. %.

The Palais Royals we'll
known Ladies Cloth Suits,
sizes 81 to "A, in latest styles.
u AMI those best s. Golf Capes of
double-face cloth-at 81 40 during the spe-
cial hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07
79c Spoons, soc.

. Six of Rogers Al Silver
Teaspoons, bearing guarantee
of the makers. Initials en-
graved free.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-07
S1.5O Boxes, S1.l9.

ITFor men are the French boxes con-
tanning six Handkerchlefs. for only soc
For children are the Pretty Boxes with
three Handkerchiefs-19c, instead of 25c
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1899-09-01

There are bird hunters, deer and bear
hunters, and other hunters of divers
and sundry kinds in Idaho, but the
most persistent, wide-awake and relent-
less hunter in the State is a commits
stoned hunter-a hunter of hunters
who hunts and runs down those who
violate the law that says "thou shalt
not kill" certain enumerate kinds of
game during Il specified season. 1t is
hard matter to elude this hunter, whose
official title is State Game Warden.
He will visit all counties of the State
and hunt up evidence against violators
of the game law. He has already made
a good record as hunter of evidence
and Il hunter OF hunters. His last haul
was in HALEY. The following paragraph
from tho ountainhome Republican is
in the nature of a warning to those
who have no regard for the State game
law: "a party of seven Railroad men
were fined SO and costs at Haley for
violating the game law. The minimum
penalty is SO for each bird found in
their possession. The Game Warden
is enforcing the law strictly this year
and sports should be careful as he is |
liable to pounce down upon them at |
any time.'-Idaho World
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1899-09-01
Still more COuntcrf ling.

The Secret Service has unearthed an
other band of counterfeiters and secur-
cd large quantity Of bogus bills, which
are so cleverly executed that the aver
age person would never suspect them
of being spurious. Things of great
value are always selected by counter
feiters for limitation, notably the Gel
ebrated Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
which has many imitatnrs but no
equals for indigestion, dyspepsia, con-
stipation, nervousness and general de-
bility. The Bitters set things right in
the stomach, and when the stomach is
in good order it makes good blood and
plenty of it. In this manner the Bit
ters get at the seat of strength and
vitality, and restore vigor to the weak
aud debilitated. Beware of counter
feiters when buying.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1899-09-01
A STRONG BABY,

There is physician in West Phila
delphia who has son one year old, and
this baby is probably the strongest hui
man being for its age and weight in the
world. Its father will hold a cane in
his two hands and the baby, grasping
it, will draw itself up to its chin three
times. That is but one of its numer
GUS feats of strength. The physician
says that his boys unsual muscular de-
velopment is due to a daily massage
treatment. Every morning he lays the
little fellow, naked, on a blanket, and
kneads his muscles for thirty minutes.
Once month he weighs the baby aud
measures its calves, arms, etc. The
monthly increase of weight and girth
are remarkable. The baby has never
had shoes or stockings on its feet or n
hat on its head, and in the summer it
wears only little sleeveless dress that
comes to the knees. 1t gets u cold bath
every morning. "if nothing goes
wrong" the physician often declares,
this child will be one of the strongest
men the world has ever seen. He will
never get bald, and he will never loose
o tooth. AS for his muscles With mas
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1899-09-01
A Wcrd TO Mothers.

Mothers of children affected with
Group or severe cold need not hesitate
to administer Chanberlain's Cough
Remedy. 1t contains no opiate nor
narcotic in any form and may be given
as confidently to the babe as to an
adult The great success that has at
tended its use lii the treatment of
colds and Group has won for it the ap.
proval and praise it has received
throughout the United States and in
many foreign lands. For sale by j. j.
Plumer, DeLamar Drug Store.