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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
THE NOVEL MOVED HER
HOW u Girl on an Electric Tr,;,,
Acted Out Plot

Acted Ont n Plot.
From the New York Mail and Express
In crowded elevated car from Harlan,
the other day sat stout girl who was n
perfect blonde. She wore a shirt waist
cnce white, but no longer the freshest. and
her entire appearance indicated a desire for
stylish costume, without the money To
maintain it.
AS the train sped along through the early
gray mist of the morning the passengers
Jolted sleepily about or laziIy scanned the
morning papers.
The fair girl, however, with a foresight
born of previous experiences, carried with
her novel with lemon-yellow back, on
which the flashy title was printed in q.
heavy black that the fog and darkness
could not obscure.
While she read her lips moved steadily as
though she uttered each word When the
train neared 104th street the plot of the
story evidently began to grow In interest.
The girls eyes were glued to the pages. and
she shook her head meaningly, as If she
We're the actual heroine of the plot. and
she felt 1t to be her duty to inform her cold
cruel and designing parent that she would
not marry the rich villain, though she
were turned away from home
At seth street she grew suddenly hauehtv
The rich and handsome villain evidently
was on the scene, and was, no doubt. tell
ing the heroine - presumably "Gladys'' -
that unless she married him instantly he
would wreck her poor old fathers business
and leave him penniless. GLADYS seemed
to be uttering some fine sentiments. for the
girl tossed her head and her eyes flashed as
she read on.
Again there was a quiet spell between the
yellow covers, but at 49th street there was
more trouble for 'HrladNs.'' 1t seemed that
the hero rushed into her presence to hide
from the men who were pursuing him
Perhaps he had been unjustly accused of
the murder of fisi rich .old uncle! AT all
events the girl with the book began to
pantomime a love scene. She seemed to be
telling the persecated hero that she would
never credit the Ieportd and she was his
forever. A dreamYl look rrept into her eyes,
and she leaned her head back against the
window pane, in lieu of the hero's manly
shoulder. n ~
The villain must have, come in upon them
suddenly about 42d street, and accused the
hero of his crime flor she tossed her head
defantly, as she read fthe hero's bItinely
sarcastic words, and heard the villain, hiss
through his teeth than he was fooled
again. 1t zt -...- ~ - =
By the time the train reached 18th street
tear of compassion trfckled slowly down
the girls cheek The hero suddenly had
been seized and dragged to prison. She
vas the picture of misery.
At Canal street the climax was approach.
ing. The heavy villain had. PERHAPS been
stabbed-by one. Of his victims, and on his
deathbed made the confession that cleared
the hero.
The train slowed down. A look of SILL
preme Joy overspread the fair girls face
Gladys and the hero were united after ali
Chatham squareP called out the euard
| and the girl with blonde hair came back tn
earth and closed her novel with a sigh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09

From Penrsons Weekly.
Jones is a terribly ignorant man."
What makes you think that?"
why, i was talking with him the other
night on the subject of music. and IL
turned out that he actually didn't know the
difference between a sonata and SYM
phony."
He didn't?'
ITS a positive fact And yet Jones had
always impressed me as being a rather
well-informed man..
"Oh. well. ! expect there are others who
don't know the difference between a So
nata and a symphony. To tell the truth. L
don't myself.
my dear felowl You must be Joking"
Never more serious in my Mfe''
''Well. we'll l should never have be-
lieved that possible. In the nineteenth CEN
fury. toor'
'-Well, / don't, and am not ashamed to
confess my ignorance. What is the differ
ence?"
'Well-er-er-it's like this. A-er-so-
nata, you know-I mean a symphony
Great Scott Is 1t IL o'clock already? You
must excuse me. Fact is, I'm In an awful
hurry.
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Limits to His Gratitude.
I'M the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune
II feel that 1 ought to make some ac-
acknowledgement to the people who were so
kind to us during my late wife's sickness"
said Mr.. Phroogle, land 1 would like to
have you insert this card of thanks in a
prominent place in this weeks paper"
I'VE are obliged to make, charge for
these notices. replied the editor OF the
Weekly Blizzard. locking over the manu-
Script. land this will cost you 81.
.Then You needn't publish it." replied
Mr. Phroogle. Il am not quite as grateful
as all that comes to.
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His Nose for News.
From the Chicago Tribune.

TOM INC Ch1cng0 TfIUuue.
Henry" whispered the maiden, in some
embarrassment, as they stood in the hall
way. where the young and handsome re-
porter was preparing to say good night,
"it's dree afui Of me. I know, but I've been
eating onions s5rt0s
Great Scott. Fanniei' he exclaimed.
You don't think that's scoop on me.
DO you? ! knew that as soon az / came
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09

C,ara-.Did the newspapers notice your
papa at the great banquet?"
Freddie-.'Yes.'
Clara-"Well. mamma said she could not
see his name in the list"
Freddie-.No, but the list ends up with
and Others. That means papa. They
always mention him that way."-Tt-Bits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09

FROM Puck.
s.seven-year old-"Going to the theater
mammal"
Mamma-.'Yes"
seven-year old-'May go with your
sfamma--"No, dear"
Senaii- rear old tsolemnly)-"Remember. y
is the first step in the downward path
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THE ENGLISH KAFFIR SHOW.
exhibition of Hnlf Nude Savages Pat
rOnixed by Fashionable Women

Exhibition of Hnlf Nude Sayares PAT
ronized by Fashionable Women.
copyrighted, 1899, by Associated Press
London, August ia matter of an
other kind has raised storm Of indlgna-
ton. At the Earl's court exhibition is a
kaffr Kraal, somewhat similar to the
Dahomey camp at the Chicago Worlds
Fair. In spite of the fact that the Kraal
is managed by an influential company
called the Savage South Africa company
limited" it is alleged that the yilest
orgies take place there. But the greatest
storm was raised by the attentions show
cred by English women Upon these half
naked Kaffirs, instigated by curiosity,
kindness or other motives Fashionable
women go into the black mems huts and
give them presents.
The Kaffirs put the worst possible in
depreciation upon feminine adornmenta-
ton. The extent Of this black worship has
been brought out prominently by the mar
riage of an alleged prince, a former in
mate of the Kraal, to an English girl wiz,
is we'll connected. The papers dencfns3
the show and publish long editorials upon
the evil effect 1t will have upon the status
of white women living in South Africa.
Among the shareholders of the concern are
Earl Grey. Mr.. John Hayes Hammond,
Lord French and several intimate friends
of Mr.. Cecil Rhodes
One OF the most Influential directors Is
reported to have resigned on account OF
the scandal. 1t is probable the Kraal will
either be closed or regulated.
This little band of sayages has brought
home to the English people for the first
time the seriousness of mixed marriages.
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'Not included in means.
Dist,,ict ANernE~.
Central No, sta Max Min.
Gtatt1p yInou Tap,p
pIanlss for n New Platform.

To the Editor of The Post.
Fort Davis. Texas. August f.-Although
living away from the busy world. cuddled
up among the mountains, still I am watching
from afar off in the ouietude of my home.
the turmoil Of the wide world. the struggle
of the powers for supremacy, each trying
to overreach the other; the iealousies. the
scheming and trickery to accomplish It. I
note the deplorable condition Of our own he
loved country. brought on through the avarice
and greed OF a certain class OF our citizens.
and the mad ambition OF our present admin
istration to become great through the instru-
ment OF war. / notice the gigantic effort be-
Ing made to raise a regiment OF volunteers
for the Philippine war in the State OF Texas.
and. although over one month has elapsed
and recruiting stations have been opsned In
nearly every nook OF the state and tho North
ern States are being secured for recruits. ~
present the regiment IS but little over half
filled. why is It? Are the people OF Texas
not patriotic! j do not think that is the
reason. but more plausible solution is that
the war is not popular. The people of Texas.
especially that class the common people, VINO
always have the work TO do and bear the
brunt OF the battle. do not care to rlsk thelr
lives In an attempt to suoiugate an unwlliihe
people and thereby change the status Oh our
government from republican form 10 that
OF Imperialism.
This leads to the thought that the public
mind is becoming educated. that our common
people are becoming more enlightened anu
are doing more thinking than ever peloIe'
is. therefore. we'll to urge upon eaen ana
everyone the Importance of their DONG tnelr
part toward advancing the pest Ist ', In.
humanity. To this end submit rev pIa me
of platform which ! believe. II enacted INTO
law. would be OF inestiamble VaIns IN sim-
piifying many OF the yexed questions no"
agitating the public mind A..
/. Government Estate or muhiclpei, az ~"
case may bel Ownership OF all public utiiltieA'
This ID the only solution OF the trust pfop-
lem 1t would be trusts or combine on
gigantic scale. but II would be 10 rue "
terest OF the people and the whole peopi'
would reap the advantage OF u. . ,
2. President vice president and United
States senators 10 be elected by popular vote
also all postmasters, This would woIk
relief 70 all honest minded officials 10 riaains
them Of the multiplicity OF importunities from
ofhceseekers. and do away with the oppor-
tunity to certain extent for corruption.
Z. compulsory arbitration in all civil cases
when demanded by either party, the beau
ties OF this system. after once being inagu-
I sa ana the people brought TO see ine
cation. will become popular
=. TAX on all incomes OF 5000 and up
warus. Tne rich should be made to bear their
proportion OF the public burden.
), o. EIeht hours to constitute days labor.
TO-, prurecs ~ measure the laboring classes
8. tariff for the protection OF our surpius
psoauct ti on tho reciprocity plain Instead
All these planks work together They SUP
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ARE TIRED OF DELAY.
But Little Interest Belue Manifested IA the
Trsnsvasl Affair."
WHOLLY ABSORBED IN The DRfYfUs CASE
Public Sentiment lAderses Course Of
Mr.. Chamberlain, Secretary OF
state for the Coleuies.

(OcpyriEhted, 1892, by Associated Prsss J
London, August 1e,-Though many signs
point to the extreme likelihood OF war be-
tween Great Britain and the Beers Of the
Trsnsvaal, and the troops are pouring In
the direction Of South Africa and British
officers are deep in the problems of prep
arations for hostllities tho English as Q
whole scarce heed the portcntions which
at another time would raise whirlpool
OF patriotic enthusiasm. The country Is
wholly absorbed In the Dreyfus case,
National Interest. tired OF delay, flags ms
tho tension at the war and colonial office
grows. II war comes, Great Britain will
wake with tremendous start. If the
Beers surrender TO the British demands
scarcely more than a ripple OF interest will
DO excited so long as the Rennes court
martial holds the world under the spell
of its dramatic recital. From a political
point OF view, rapid and successful war
against the Beers would probably
strengthen the hands Of the conservative
government more than any other outcome
OF tho present crisis, for the vast prepon-
derance of public sentiment already hcarti-
ly indorses the course of NJ. Chamberlain.
secretary OF state for the colonies, and
once the British soldiers meet their old
enemy. the Beers. few would remain bold
enough to openly oppose the morality OF
the war,
American interest In the trial at Ren-
mes has taken a practical turn. num-
Der of theatrical agents are already striv-
lug to secure the prisoner OF Devils is
land for season Of lectures in the United
States.
William A. Brady. the manager OF Jas.
J. Jeffries, the champion puglist, sailed
for the United States this week.
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odd Interv,cv. Of the Gar.

Tho question has been asked why none Of
the daughters of the czar may be successor TO
the throne which the great Catherine
proved her capacity. The exclusion rests
only on an edict OF the Emperor Paul, the son
~ Catherine the Great. He. unfortunately,
detested his mother and seized every oppor-
tunity TO express that hatred after her death
one such token OF unhlial feeling being order
ing the exclusion OF women from the throne
she had filled Every reform that Catherine
lad made. legal and social. he abolished, and
at far and as fast as he could. But he was
himself degenerate scion OF that remarkable
woman II WAS for the reforming tendencies
aud wisdom of his mother that he hated her.
and the nation that gladly submitted to Cath
crime TIL her death judged between them by
Pauls speedy deposition. He was most de-
liberatoy murdered by his mobiles after
reign OF four and half years. He was, in
tact, a tyrant, and so weak headed as to be
almost mad about his own dignity and au-
tocracy, Yet it is on his dictum alone that
the deep grief of Russia over three baby
daughters born to the car Is due.
As an illustration Of the respect that this
autocrat's edicts deserved, let some be men
toned. He ordered that every person riding
mediately alight and PROSTATE himself or her
self on the ground This slayish obedience
VAS an old Russian tradition. but II had been
absolutely abolished by the Empress Gather.
Peter the Great the usage had been discredit-
cd and that brusque monarch was wont to MT
with q stick anybody who hopped down 10 the
mud or snow at the sight OF him. But Paul,
Immediately on his accession. revived the
practice and sent numerous persons TO prison
for neglecting H. One case was that al an
aged lady who had come into st. Petersbure
10 seek In great haste for medical succor for
her husband, struck down by Illness. She and
her people knew neither the person OF Paul
nor the new-fangled mode OF showing honor
10 The sovereign. and go her carriage passed
by the car who was riding, without stop
ping. He ordered 1t 10 be overtsken. tbs four
servants 70 be sent to serve In the army aud
the old lady to be taken to prison. The poor
woman was kept there for four days, and then
the horror OF her and her servants treatment
ard her anxiety about her husband drove
her mad; she never recovered her reason,
while her husband died for want OF succor.
other uknses OF this mischievous person
we're that "boutiaue" should be placed over
all shops in place OF "masasin, the emperor
alone having the right to call his storehouscs
BY the latter title: that astronomers should
never speak OF the revolution OF the heaven
~ bodies" and that no ribbons or stuffs show
ing the tricolor should be manufactured or
sold, the French revolution being then run
ming its course. He made an order that no.
body should wear a round hat, End the police
went about compelling everybody to pin up
his hat brim He deereed that the cab drivers
should have false queues affixed to their hats
and should change their style OF harness.
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GERMAN NEWS.
OFFICIALS Can Not he Obtained for Of
ices in south Africa

Officials Can Not he Obta in ed for Of.
hces in south Africa.
Berlin, August 19.--Fat colonial Offices
are now going begging. The foreign office
is yainly Offering 10000 marks salary with
easy work " number of small officials
Of Wurtemburg II they will 20 to the col.
onies in East Africa under two and a
half years contract. Simple copying
clerks are also vainly sought for at 1900
marks salary.
The agrarian papers have published the
last alleged dividends Of two German
branches OF the Standard Oil company az
being 66M per cent and ~ per cent and
the papers demand that the government
put stop to such bleeding OF the people.
An interesting event will be the ride
of the Fifteenth regiment OF Uhlans from
Hanover to Strasburg and back, a total
distance of about 700 kilometers. during
the army maneuvers.
former secretary of the Russian
Prince Orginsky, q man named Schneider.
was arrested this week at Poosteiten on
the charge Of being at the head of q band
OF forgers OF American paper money. which
mas found Its way to Berlin and the
United States in large quantities. A big
package OF $50 notes was seized.
The highest Prusaian court has decided
1t to be punishable offense to keep for
sale American meats and sausages which
nave not passed examination. A dealer
at lnoveraglan, Posen, was fined 900 marks
on this account. During the month of
July 1888 pieces OF American bacon and
hams were inspected in Berlin, of which
seven were found to be trichinous. DR..
Victor Norgaard, the delegate Of the
United States agricultural department to
the veterinary congress at Baden Baden,
has been elected vice president of the
He has gone to Copenhagen.
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WAR is NEAR Az HAND.
Admiral Howison So Reports on I
situation in south Africa

Admiral HoNison So Reports on the
situation in South Africa.
New York, August 1S.--A Herald spec al
from Washington says; In a report re-
ceived from Admiral Howlson that officer
describes the tension existing between the
Transvaal and Great Britain. He indicates
that war may be precipitated by the hot
headedness of the Beers.
Though Admiral Howson was not sent
on any diplomatic mission. he went to the
Transvaal when the Chicago arrived at
Delagoa bay last month and Joined the
ship at Capetown, after having made a
careful study of the conditions prevailing.
Because OF the important recommends
tion made by the admiral and his state
ments respecting the condition of the Uit-
landers, the authorities are dsnclinea to
make his report public. II would not be
surprising, In the event of war, II the
British government requires the United
States to take care of its interests in the
Transvnal, and ship from the South At
lantic station will undoubtedly be sent
to Delagoa bay to safeguard American in
terests.
According to Rear Admiral Howieon
there can only be one result OF war be-
tween Great Britain and the South African
republic--the absorption of the latter
country. The Beers are determined how
ever, to fight for their independence. They
emigrated years ago to their present home
to escape foreign domination and they are
determined to maintain their independence
or die in Its defense.
Admiral lIowison sympathiZes with tho
Outlanders, as he says they pay flye-siXths
OF the taxes There is no doubt, be thinks.
that the Boor government Is faYorably In
clined toward American citizens but 1t can
not extend privileges 10 them not accorded
to the citizens of other nations because OF
the application Of the most favored nation
clause and the necessity of treating all
foreigners alike
Admiral Howison describes the mines as
fabulously rich, and devotes a portion OF
his report 10 the characteristics of the
Beers. He says they are very snpersti-
tous and mentions the declinatlon of the
volksraad to pass a bill for Kidding the
country OF the grassbopper scourge and
for overcoming the effects of drouth, the
reason given being that VI would be unwise
TO attempt to thwart the will OF Pro7i-
dence. II is apparent from the report that
the Beers have put themselves In az good
a condition of readiness as possible, but 1t
is evident he secs but one outcome to a war
their subjugation.
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bort and strsngthsn each other. 4 wise
| protective tariff works no injustics to any
one. and with reciprocity as a basis we Tet
shs,. q IL. trade Il nstons VIII fS' whom we ~
| wish to deal.
would Be in favor Of eur people acquiring
sess sons ' our SSsn Ssss :ai
tact With spanlsA -spsakins psspis 10 ali that
@ sssA .. 81 :s.; sS ~ 'o S1s
nSau scas ". s..s, = ws !:
asv c.a e. s.1 90. n,s ana %Gr: q hs .r:s:
losing u By our nekie methods. they are be-
sinnins TO fear us-so mistrust 10. when thsy
witness our prosress towards conquest
tened q the time hy our president ct the
breaking out OF the war with SpAr. that the
war va. not for eonaus.t but in the interests
d.psnasnos Of Subs sSoul S''s Se faithfully na
carried out I believe ia the beautiful prin-
cinle q unholdins our DAG over the ram
protection OF our homes. our independence ana
that nag by vsfslng lie folds over far.os
long years to assert their Independence.
Oh. this 10 foul page Of our Nations
history. nifty It is. hut 1t can mover be
remain for future generations to wecp over
this, conquest of the Phiiippinss--only 70
teach them q lesson. It's said. We claim TO
stlli be Aehtinx IN the. cause Of humanity!
What mockery. 10 II humane TO drcnch a
land In blood and drive Its people from thelr
homes and deprive them Of the opportunities
OF earning living: to spread desolation over
mourningG
Is Il serving the cause Of humanity 10 send
thousands Of Americas sons TO distant land,
riskinE their lives. by the bullet and disease
only to teach that people ieesons We could
teach them q better lesson II we would trest
them kindly. They were ready and willing
Tor this at the time OF the surrender by the
Spaniards. but then We spurned them, treat
ca them with contempt. and drove them back
nom the front. held them at bay with our
soidiery and ignored their every advance OF
friendly intercourse, The task would be moro
difheult now. but vet by 4 rroper course We
could soon mako them out friends without
our losing either honor dignity or prestige
| think we should cultivate this spirit OF
humanity and cherish a spirit OF kindness
and Chrlstitke charity toward all Gods crea-
lures. When we do we will soon draw the
mind Of the whole world into the same chan
mel Let us follow closely the footsteps OF
JEFFERSON, Let. us stand by the Monroe doe
trinc; above all let us hold firm to the words
set forth In the declaration OF Independence
ana upheld by the constitution that all mer
nre born free and equal and entitled to equal
Justice before the law Dan Murphy.
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WHAT WAS ACCOMPLISHED.
White Gives His Idea
Rega riding the Peace Conference.

ReEa riding the Peacc conference.
Hamburg, August 19.--At the request
here of the correspondent of the Associat-
ed Press, Andrew d. White, United States
ambassador to Germany. who was presi-
dent Of the American peace commission at
The Hague, has written the following In
regard to the peace conference:
SIN my opinion a great good was ac-
complished, far more, in fact, than any
of us dared except OF even hope when we
came together.
"As to the disarmament, everybody real
Iy thinking on the subject, must see that
a good system OF arbitration must come
first, and that then. when arbitration has
diminished the likelihood OF war. the argu-
ment for cutting down forces and arma-
ments is greatly strengthened. The logical
order is first arbitration and next disarma-
ment.
GAS to the plan Of arbitration. any COM
pulsory system Is at present utterly out OF
the question. There are SO many interna-
tionai differences involving questions Of
race. religion, security and even national
existence, which might properly be arbi-
trated is SO insurmountable that there is
NOT a nation on the face OF the earth Will
ing to risk an obligatory system. Far bet
ter then than any compulsory arbitration,
which probably. even II 1t had been adopt
ed by the conference, not one OF the pow
ers would have ratified. is a thoroughly
good system of voluntary arbitration, re-
course to which public opinion will en-
force more and more. and this sincerely
believe the conference has presented to
the world.
"The present plan Is the result Of most