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Evening star., 1899-04-08
An Industrial Colony.

Washington will watch with interest the
development of the project to establish an
industrial colony at Glymont which has just
been broached by local friends of the unem-
ployed The plan, as now outlined, Is to
divide the land acquired into small market
garden plots, to give opportunity to those
who are earnestly seeking chance to earn
living to put their labor and time to valu-
able use. In addition it is suggested that
if the colony succeeds upon an agricultural
basis it will be extended to include general
industrial features. Cooperative colonies
have never succeeded sufficiently in this
country to warrant the expenditure of
much money or thought in their institution
They have ordinarily flourished for a few
seasons and then have dwindled in member
ship and prosperity the colonists have
sought wider and more active spheres of
action. The vital element of harmony has
likewise been sadly absent in very many
instances. leading to early wreck. In the
local enterprise, however it seems to be the
plan to institute a sort of mild autocracy
over the members. the colony to be under
beneficent but firm rule given to a few
people who have made a study of relief
works. 1t would be highly desirable if some
such establishment could in fact be MAIN
tanned in this vicinity, to afford a field for
find no regular opening for their talents or
their labor during periods of temporary
depression. The best charity is that found
ed upon an exchange of equivalents. The
recipient of aims who gives nothing in re-
turn is, in the long rum far more harmed
than helped. But when work and aid are as
sociated, especially when the measure of
success depends upon the exercise of indiyid-
ual industry and some degree Of competitive
application, the best results are obtained
1t Is to be believed that there is work to be
done by every idle hand. Men often find
themselves In idleness through an inability
to apply their general talents and their in
dustrious dispositions to the immediate op-
portunity. Theoretically it would appear to
be entirely feasible to establish a sort of
clearing house to conserve the energies and
the industrial inclinations of the temporari-
ly unemployed without initiating against
the rights and the privileges of those who
regularly hold employment because of their
sobriety and their steadfastness. 1t NAV be
that the GlymOnt colony will prove to be
OF this character. But whatever the out
come the development of the experiment
Will be watched with interest as bearing
upon one of the gravest problems confront
ing the public-spirited citizen.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
pODuiisni.

The opinion IS occasionally expressed that
the popuIst party Is dead; that it received
its quietus last year. It certainly Jared
pretty badly then. The democrats gave 1t
a stunning blow in Georgia. and the repub-
Iicans were equally severe in Kansas.
Those two states were at one time populis-
tic strongholds. And elsewhere the popu-
lists. in comparison with former efforts
showed lack of both spirit and organiza-
ton But if the party is dead. much of
that for which the party contended is not
dead, by long shot Populism, indeed,
ir it's essence is very much alive.
Let US See. We may put aside fiat money.
which was a mere extravaganza. and the
problem of the initiative and referendum.
which was never worked out even by those
who proposed it. But the proposition for an
income tax; that for public ownership and
control of franchises now owned and con-
trolled by private individuals or corpora
tons: a reorganization of the federal ju-
dietary, and other such matters, all are of
populistic origin, and all have advocates
IN other organizations.
Mr. Bryan, the recognized head of the
democratic party, subscribes to them. Mr..
Watterson, a leader among the gold demo-
Gratis subscribes to them. Tom Johnson,
the disciple of Henry George, believes that
the people should own,,and soon will own,
all the street railroads. And why not. then,
all railroads of whatever description? Gov.
Pingree, d republican, Is strongly inoculat-
ed with populism. Mayor Jones of Toledo.
now suggested for a gubernatorial nomina-
tion in Ohio. goes further than all the rest,
but will in the nature of things have TO
compromise upon populistic program.
What is TO be the outcome of all this?
Mr.. Bryan refuses to accept the gold stand
ard. Mr.. Watterson refuses to accept free
silver. Tom Johnson still adheres to the
single tax theory. They are divided on
some things, but are united on more. VIII
ii be possible for them and their followers
10 effect workable compromise and combi-
nation for use next year? Matters political
are taking. generally, very interesting
turn. II was never more difficult than now
to tell what day may bring forth.
Evening star., 1899-04-08

feeding materials, and is necessarily far
from being fre-proof. Its size does not
warrant the use of fire escapes. for the oc.
casions when. as In New York yesterday,
all egress is suddenly cut off. are extremely
rare. The only safeguard is against all pos
sfble fire-causing agencies. Electric wires
must be carefully and frequently inspected.
Heating apparatus must be closely watched.
Hot ashes must be handled with caution.
Gas Jets must be particularly noted.
Matches must not be allowed to lie about
promiscuously. FYues must be well built
and occasionally overhauled. Thus, the re-
sponsibility of the householder is heavy, es-
pecially when many servants are employed
and the burden Of individual accountable
ity is scattered and lightened. The price of
safety under modern conditions is steadfast
watchfulness and care.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
The Local Militia,

The District militia made an exceptionally
fine showing in line last Thursday, ON the
occasion of the national military funeral at
Arlington. This being the first public ap-
pearance of the guard since the war with
Spain, there was much interest in the man
ner in which the members would respond to
the orders to parade. for the average ex-
perience throughout the country is that 1t
has been very difficult to re-establish these
organizations upon a substantial basis so
soon after the decentralization occasioned by
the campaign. Locally, however. the re-
has been recruited to practically the limit
of the equipment in hand. and there is
every reason to expect that the District
militia will soon be at the head of the en-
tire country in point of proportionate men,
bership and absolute efficiency. The regi-
ment which was formed out of a portion of
the guard as a nucleus last spring was
noted as one of the finest in the volunteer
service. This prestige has doubtless been
influential in restoring the interest Of the
young men Of this city in the guard, and
Thursdays showing was a guarantee that
Washington has learned the lesson that a
weA-organized, drilled and equipped militia
Is one of the surest safeguards which any
community can provide against war or dis
order. The appearance in line of the naval
militia was particularly gratifying, for 1t
has long been felt that this city, above all
others, should be represented in the estab-
lishment which last year proved such a
material help in the conduct of the naval
campaign and the protection Of the coast
and the harbors.
Evening star., 1899-04-08

mac water supplied to the people of this
city is, with the rarest of exceptions, pure
that is, that 1t Is free from disease germs
and harmful matters held either in suspen-
sion or In solution. 1t Is occasionally tur-
bid, to be sure, and in that condition pre-
sents an unpleasant appearance and, at
rare intervals, barely a noticeable taste.
This turbidity is caused by the suspension
OF fine particles of mari, believed by bac-
teriologfsts and physicians to be harmless,
though this condition may in very few
cases cause mild bowel complaints when
the turbidity IS long continued. No cpl
denies have been traced to the use of the
river water. For typhoid outbreaks pol
luted wells or contaminated dairy processes
have usually been found responsible.
1t is not thought that the pollution of the
stream at Cumberland has at present any
positive effect for i'll upon the consumers
of this city. 1t is not pleasant. of course,
to feel that refuse and chemicals are poured
into the stream above the city, and the
efforts to end the practices are heartily sec
onded by the people of Washington. AT the
same time Investigations are under way by
government officers to determine the neces-
sity, feasibility and cost of establishing a
general filtration plant here to permit the
delivery of absolutely pure and clear water
at all times. This undertaking is suggested
as a precaution against the possibility of
future pollution through the building up of
the watershed.
Under these circumstances the Dispatch
should modify its opinion of the Potomac
water. which, though on rare occasions a
bit muddy, is yet comparable for purity
with the best of water supplies derived
from large rivers,
Evening star., 1899-04-08
Fires In Dwelling Houses,

New York's latest holocaust. coming so
soon after the Windsor horror. adds heavily
to the years growing record of disasters.
Proportionately, 1t was a more serious af-
fair than was the destruction Of the great
hotel. Only two occupants of the fourteen
in one of the burned dwellings escaped from
immediate death. Two entire families were
practically destroyed. The marvel is that
the fire could envelop the building so
quickly as to cut of escape. There seems
to be no certainty that such fatalities will
not occur at any time in any city. The av-
eIase dwelling house - filled with fire.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
One of Americas Great Papers.
Nrfm the Chica

From the Chicago Times-Herald.
The new home of the Washington Star Is
to be one of the finest newspaper buildings
in the country. Externally magnificent
specimen of Office building architecture it
will be internally remarkable for it's con-
venience and facilities for work, and every
effort will be taken to make the work of
construction throughout Of the very best
quality. The building will be located at the
corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 11th
street, and will cover a space about 81 by
12G feet, occupying the greater part Of the
site of the present Star building, and of two
adjoining buildings on the avenue. The
architects are William J. Marsh and Wal
ter G. Peter. and the builders will be the
George A. Fuller Company of Chicago, who
have erected many of the finest office struc-
lures In America, Of which perhaps twenty
are in Chicago, including the Temple, the
Monadnock and the Great Northern Thea
ter and Hotel. The style of architecture is
French renaissance, but without any ten
dency to accommodation. Carefully
chosen dressed marble will be used for the
fronts, and the basement will be what ia
called rustic" The business offices of The
Star will occupy the lower floor of the
buillfng. The second to the sixth floors in
elusive will be given over to office purposes
oh the se'eiftn moor are TO De placed the
editorial and news departments Of the pa
per, and here every possible convenience for
the handling Of mails and for the aid of
! the workers will be introduced. The eighth
and ninth floors will contain the composing
rooms of the paper. The press rooms will
be in an Older building adjoining on 11th
street. The Washington offices of the AS
sociated Press will be in the new building.
The Star is one Of Americas great papers.
and to its owners it has long been a gold
| mine. 1t was founded in 1852, and since
1857 the present management has been in
charge. Even before this time Crosby s.
Noyes, the editor-in-chief. was connected
with the paper. The present owners are
Mr.. Noyes, Samuel H Kaufman and the
estate Of George w. Adams. The paper has
been independent in policy, and very sue
| cessfui both in its news and editorial de-
partments.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
Transaction,

How did you come into possession of
this gold brick?''
That one use to hold the door open ?'
returned the breezy man from thu far west.
Il bought it,
why. l thought you were too"
"Oh. 1t was dull day with me, and l
thought I'd do little business simply to
keep from going to sleep. My profit didn't
amount to much, but every little helps. I
persuaded the man to take his pay in some
of my mining shares"
Evening star., 1899-04-08
RetPibutiOn.

Let US meet the simple savage
And put him on the run; '.-
Let US shoot the taunting Tagal
With the clvilizing gun.
The vociferous Visaya- ,....,-
Let us seize him by the throat
TIL we've checked his demonstration
And have taught him how to vote
They will find their hour of triumph
When the white man comes some day
Soliciting their ballots
In the customary way.
The Visaya and the Tagal
With unbounded glee will note
How we're bowling and we're scraping
When we've taught them how to vote
Evening star., 1899-04-08
SHOOTING STARS.
Might He Useful.

Nanny" said Pickanny Jim, 'Ts
gwinter be one er desc hypnotizers.'
"Whut's dcm?'
''Yoh look somebody In de eye an he des
nachly goes ter Sleep"
We'll, don't you go wasin' yoh time.
Dah's sleeofulness 'nuff in dishere worl'
an" she paused suddenly, and after a
moment of thought added, Jimmy, does
yoh imagine you could do dat to a
chickin?"
Evening star., 1899-04-08
Something Achieved,

The contributor Of hints on etiquette has
Joined a society of missionaries.
How are you progressing with your
work. asked the friend
"Oh, 1 have succeeded In refining these
poor people to some extent
Have you persuaded them to stop can
nibalism?"
No; haven'e quite succeeded. But I've
gotten them SO they won't eat with their
knives nearly as much as they used to-
Evening star., 1899-04-08
Disappointed.

How do you like the European costume
you have adopted?" inquired the friend.
It's great disappointment" replied the
King of Corea- What led me to adopt it
vas the impression had gained from my
extensive reading, that it was considered
funny not to pay for this style Of garments.
But these Seoul tailors haven't any sense
of humor."
Evening star., 1899-04-08

The fact that Professor Won Stengel, one
of the German delegates to the disarma-
ment conference at The Hague is radical
opponent of all International peace theories
strengthens the impression that the kai-
ser's government is deficient in a sense of
the ludicrouS.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
Another Manifesto.
From the Louisville Confessional.

The Filipino junta at Hong Kong has is
sued another manifesto, in which it declares
that great conspiracy has ben entered into
by the Vatican, Gen. Merritt, Gen. OTIS
Archbishop Ireland and President Mckinley,
This would have been more plausible If
Charley Ross and the man who struck Billy
Patterson had been included among the con-
spirators. 1t seems impossible for the junta
to get its manifestoes absolutely straight.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
DID Not Die In vain.

The heroes of the Spanish-American war
whose bodies now rest in Arlington ceme-
terry came from every section of the Union
and each newly made grave is pledge and
assurance of an indissoluble bond of ma
ttonal unity under the stars and stripes
Those brave men who gave their lives for
their country in Cuba and Porto Rico did
not die in vain.
Evening star., 1899-04-08

The captain of an incoming ocean steamer
reports that he saw at sea an iceberg 6OC
feet high and a mile and half long. The
ice trust ought to send out fleet of tugs
Immediately and gather in this big block OF
cold before some of the Independent con.
Germs capture 1t and break the corner in
congelation.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
Have the Right Idea.
From the Cincinnati commercial Tr,bnne

FROM the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Well the Porto Ricans have grasped the
American idea. and that. too, without much,
IL any, delay. Their declaration of princi-
pies sounds much as IL some patriotic Amer
lean had written It: but that doesn't matter
They are willing and anxious to be counted
in, and that Is enough
Evening star., 1899-04-08

Messrs. Hinky Dink and Bathhouse John
continue to afford assurance that however
fierce Chicago politics may become it will
not lack picturesqueness.
Evening star., 1899-04-08

Frances army should not talk so bolster
ously about its honor. Spain's soldiery has
made the public suspicious of that kind Of
conversation.
Evening star., 1899-04-08

The anxiety concerning Mr.. Bryan's po-
htical health leads, his publishers to expect
great things for his forthcoming book.
Evening star., 1899-04-08

Aguiraldo has doubtless had to part with
some of his wealth, subsdizing the inter-
prefers WHO translate American messages
into Tagalog.
Evening star., 1899-04-08

General Gomez should beware of getting
mixed UP in the guerrilla politics so fire.
Quently observed in Central American
states.
Evening star., 1899-04-08

Mr.. McKisson of Cleveland would like to
see Mr.. Mark Hanna get up a politica
banquet and invite him to 1t.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
Amused,

"Life's oil joke" some will contend,
And gaiety intense reveal
whenever an unwary friend
Has slipped on luck's banana peel,
Evening star., 1899-04-08

The Cuban assembly moved on in time
TO avoid being handled a disorderly as
semblage.
Evening star., 1899-04-08

Mr.. Altscld is one of the public perform
ers who find it desirable to carry their own
applause.
Evening star., 1899-04-08

SPENCER, n. Y. April 9. 1899.
:. P. Langlois:
Inclosed find 1914 for I
pair Langlois Foot Form
Boots. The inclosed card
shows style and size. Have
found your shoes both
COMFORTABLE and
SERVICEABLE; would
prefer kid tip if you have it
in this style.
Mrs. M. B. LEWIS,
T.. Spencer, n. Y.
This letter refers to No.
SII-that dressy Button
+ Boot, extra easy innersole.
You buy it here for "a cents
less than the writer of this
letter. Price, $3.50.
LANGLOIS,
+ ST., Cor. 18th.
Evening star., 1899-04-08
The Japs.

Immense quantities of White
Japanese Silks have been con-
tracted for at prices so favor
able that better than usual
qualities are offered at 3oc,
soc, SOC and 75c yard. The
widths vary from 24 to 36
inches.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-07
PEA CE ENJOYS ENTERTAINED.
WILHELMINA AND THE QUEEN
MOTHER

Amsterdam. July 6.-Queen Wihelmina and
the Queen Mother arrived here this afternoon.
and amid great popular demonstration pro-
ceeded to the palace. The members Of the In
ternational Peace Conference arrived from The
Hague at $50 o'clock p. m, by special train,
and proceeded from the station directly TO the
palace. where they were received by the
Queens. after which they were entertained at
magnificent banquet in the palace. AT the
banquet Queen Whelmina proposed a toast as
follows:
Il sincerely rejoice TO assembled around
me to-day the delegates to the Conference and
to he permitted 10 renew my wishes for the
success Of your work. due TO the initiative OF
the Car OF the Russias. l am glad to offer
you the hospitality OF my residence. / drink
to the health Of all the sovereigns and chiefs
Of the States OF which you are the representa-
tives"
NJ de staal. precident of the Conference,
briefly replied. expressing the homage and
thanks OF the delegates. and their profound
gratitude for the kind reception rendered them.
and inviting his colleagues TO drink the health
Of Her Majesty.
This was done the band playing the Dutch
national anthem.
NJ de Staal sat on the Queens right, and
Count Won Munster head OF the German delega-
ton on her left Sir Julian Pauncefote, head OF
the British delegation. and Count Nigrs head
Of the Italian delegation. faced each other The
other delegates were seated in alphabetical or
der.
Que Wilhelmina was attired in white and
Queen Emma. her mother in lilac.
A reception followed at o'clock in the Grand
Throne Room. where Their Maiestes conversed
freely with the delegates.
Express trains left Amsterdam soon after ~
O'clock to convey the delegates TO The Hague
and the Queens to Chateau Loo. near Apeldoorn,
re,
New-York tribune., 1899-07-07
STORIES OF REVOLUTION DENIED.
D1so11ETING REPORTS FROM THE bull
cAR1AN CAPITAL ATTRIBUTED
TO TIE OPPOSITION.

BUDAPEST. July 6-Newspapers here puohsh
story from Belgrade to the effect that revoiu-
,ion was inaugurated at Sofia yesterday Ac-
cordine 10 the accounts published. a mon pa
raded the streets. some Of the troops JolhHs III
tho demonstration. II was added that Prince
Ferdinand had fed the country, ana that lhe
+alerraph wires had been cut Advices received
today from Belgrade state that there is aoso-
1u+eIv no confirmation OF the alleged revoiutlon
in bulgaria Officials here and at vienna en-
tirely discredt the statements
Paris July Ga dispatch received mere TO-
dov from semi-offical agency at Sofia char-
octer,zes as absolutely false and deliberately
misleading statements published abroad on the
suhiect Of disturbances al Sofia. and particularly
the reports that the palace Of Prince Ferdlnand
has heen surrounded by troops. Perfect tran
ouilIitv and the most complete order. according
% this dispatch reign at Sofia and throughout
,ba country II is added that Prince Ferdinand
s,arted Yesterday for Euxnsgrad. by way OF
vsrna with his mother and other members OF
his family
The reports above quoted are attributed 10 'he
Rulgarian Opposition, who, unable to prevent
the adoption Of financial contracts BY the
sobranie sought 10 prevent the success OF the
loan therefor and the consequent triumph OF the
New-York tribune., 1899-07-07
PROPOSED COURT OF ARBITRATION.

The Hague. July 6-The revised proposal re-
garding the Institution OF permanent Court OF
Arbitration. which will be submitted 10 the COM
mittee tomorrow, consists of fifty six articles.
Those regarding the constitution Of the Court
itself are substantially identical with Sir Julian
Pauncefote's original project
Clause % is interesting. In that It provides
that each signatory Power shall designate within
three months following the ratification not more
than four persons. recognized as competent TO
deal with questions Of international law. who
ready 10 accept the office Of arbitrators. The
bureau will keep list OF the nominees who Will
be entitled TO sit members Of the Court, and
will report to the signatory Powers all modifca-
tiOns therein. Two or more Powers can desg-
nate the same member Members will be nomi-
mated for six years and eligible 10 denomination
In case Of the death or retirement OF member
Of the Court the vacancy shall be filled in the
same manner as the original nomination.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-07
DINNER FOR GERMAN INSURANCE MEN
JOHN A McALL ENrERrAINs pRussAx COM.

JOHN A. MCALL ENTERTAINs PRUssIAN CON-
MIssIONERs AT THE METROPOLITAN.
President John A Mccall OF the New-York Life
Insurance Company gave a dinner last evening at
the Metropolitan Club for the Prussian Insurance
Commissioners Privy Councillor Won Knebel-
Doeberitz and State Councillor Baron Marshall
Won Beberstein, who have completed an investga-
tion OF the company. The Prussan representa-
tives have been here for several months and have
made a very exhaustive examinatio Of the New
York Life the result of which is not made known,
the report must be passed upon by the Prusslan
Minister Of the Interior Council OF state at BeI-
lin. and a decision thereon Is not expected before
fall
The difficulties between the German insurance
authorities and the American companies have been
widely published. and have been made the subject
OF negotiations between the governments or ootn
countries Secretary Hay. through Ambassador
White. at Berlin. has been most active IN present
ing the claims OF the several companies of TINS
country formerly doing business In Prussia super
intendent Payn OF the Insurance department mas
likewise endeavored to restore good feeling.
ritz Baron Marshall Bieberstein. ex-Mayor
Strong Charles :. Farchild. ex-Mayor Grace
George W Perkins. Deputy Insurance supern.
tendent Vanderpoel. Nicholas koshelon EDWARD
Gibbs Joseph j. Hearns. Or. ; O. Nanderp0el
DAputv Insurance Superintendent Buckley, Nood-
bur, tangdon Thomas P Fowler George Austin
Morrison Augustus O. Paine. DistrIctrAttornfy
Steele OF Kings County. John Clann Walter y
Lewis Edmund p Randolph {. e. whitney, u +.
Kingsley Dr. T. Groth, John c. Whltney. George
lev Henry c Mortimer Rufus W Weeks ana
William B Hornblower. ,,--. A..
Tetfers OF regret we're read from President Nc
Kinley and Secretary Hay.