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ANOTHER POSSIBLE MARKET.
Opening for Our Cotton
Goods in West Africa.

John T. Williams United States consul at
Sierra Leona, Africa, writes to the State
Department.:
Few of our manufacturers of cotton
goods think of the possibility of introduce
ing their products into the vast stretch OF
West Africa; yet there is a promising open
ing here for them. With the enlargement of
our plants and the Improvement of ma
chinery for the manufacture of cotton
goods. there should also be increased effort
to secure trade footing In the tropical
countries. as more cotton fabrics are used
as clothing here than any other kind Of
goods. Tropical markets, such this
coast presents, will be consumers for gem
erations to come. European firms show
much activity in seeking to secure and con-
troll this trade. Their policy is not SO much
to make enormous profits now as to gain
trade advantages for the future.
Africa, like China, is the land of the
teeming millions, and as the natives are
brought into contact with Europeans, they
are rapidly acquiring the habits and Gus
toms of civilization and are becoming large
consumers of dry goods.
Great quantities Of prints, sheetings,
shirtings, ETC., are daily transported to the
interior towns and villages by native car
riers, by canoes and sailing craft Of every
kind These goods are largely imported
from England, France and Germany, whose
manufacturers cater to native FANCY and
taste in certain lines or goods. In add
tion the representatives of these firms have
the advantage of long acquaintance with
the African and have made local business
arrangements that please the natives, en-
ploying them in the capacity Of clerks,
bookkeepers, etc, and thus keeping their
goods constantly before the mass of ma
tive dealers.
The African, as rule, is proud; he de-
spises rags and places premium upon
good material. The native merchants, be-
sides being shrewd traders, are excellent
Judges of dry goods-especialIy of the dura-
bility of fabrics of any kind. Being famil-
lar with climatic conditions, they know
what suits their trade, and that only will
they buy. The low price of an article, ii
| it is not suited to their taste. is no induce
| ment to buy. 1t is simply what is wanted
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COlOred Mans Sudden Death.

George Watson. colored, fifty-seven years
old, who lived al No 60 X street southwest.
died suddenly about noon today He was
taken sick while at work in the Center
Market, and friends sent out and got some
medicine for him. A colored man named
John Woods volunteered to take the sick
man home. He got Watson in his wagon
and started for South Washington but be-
fore reaching K street the patient was
dead
The police were notified, and the body
was taken to the morgue. Coroner Carr
was informed of the mans sudden death.
and will make an investigation this after
neon. As death probably resulted from
natural causes, an inquest is not likely to
be held.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-09

that sells. Nothing but the best goods for
the cheapest money value should be sent
here. Coarse cotton fabrics would not sell
we'll; checks, ginghams, unbleached domes-
tics, etc, are considered too common; on
the other hand, satins, prints, muslns
madras, karkis, sheetings and shirtings,
and VariC other classes of cotton goods
would be popular if of good finish and at
tractive colOrs-any modification of blue
land white or blue and black in prints or
satins would please.
With the growth of American trade in
competition with that of other nations, our
manufacturers should pay more attention
to making goods for export according to
the requirements of the trade sought. At
tention given to these details, together with
our extensive facilities for superior work
Will enable to win.
THE traditions of the African race
should not be ignored In manufacturing for
this market; for example. certain animals,
trees, plants, vines, and even seashells are
held in great respect by the natives, hav-
ing been worshiped by their ancestors. The
present generation does not forget these
traditions, though many are educated and
enjoy the advantages of civilization.
1T is by observing these points that the
European exporters have gained such foot
ing in African trade. No doubt in many
instances their goods are inferior to our
own in durability-starch taking the place
of body-yet they sell because African and
not European ideas are respected in the de-
sign and manufacture Of the goods
Credit would not be O. great inducement
except to European houses, as the terms
of trade here are generally cash. American
goods of all classes would have better
show in this market II there were direct
communication between the United States
and this coast.
There is now spirit of keen rnercan-
tile rivalry among the nations seeking this
trade; but there Is encouragement for
American dealers to compete. If they will
make the necessary efforts along the lines
suggested. There are no discriminating
tariffs, no restrictive legislation with which
to contend. Aside from the 10 per cent
ad valorem duty, this Is practically an
open field, and with more energy on the
part of our exporters of cotton goods, their
products can find good market in West
/ Africa"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-09
Committee to Collect Data.

Mr.. John A. Kasson. the president Of
the Columbian Historical Society, has in
pursuance of a resolution adopted at the
last meeting of the society. appointed a
committee TO collect the data relating to
the occupation of this District as the seat
of government, The committee is composed
of John A. Kasson. chairman; A. r. Spof-
ford. Martin F. Morris Hugh T Taggart.
NJ. l. Weller and w. B. Bryan.
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Caused by Gasoline ExpIosfop

A can of gasoline exploded in the house
of Howard Clark. No. 1914 4th street north
west. late yesterday, causing slight fire.
Truck ID company responded to a local
alarm, and eXtinguished the flames l.. 5.
White. colored, eighteen years old, had his
hands slightly scorched while atten.nting
to prevent the spreading of the fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-09
Grandson Still at Large.

William Grandson, the colored man who
shot at Policeman Connors yesterday, has
50 far been successful in eluding arrest.
The police are certain that the man has not
left the city and are searching closely for
him. He has been arrested before, and it
is said that several times when wanted he
left the city shipping on vessels and visit
.ng all parts of the world.
Classified advertisements for The Star
may be filed at regular advertising rates at
the Postal Telegraph office, 1927 NJ street.
The rate under the classifications Wanted
Help and Wanted Situations is one cent per
word per insertion, the minimum charge
being fifteen cents
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CHR. XANDER'S

New England church yards are a fertile
field for those in search of curious cpl
taphs. A tombstone in Stowe bears this
line. indicative Of reticence carried be-
yond the grave: II was somebody--who, is
no business OF yours"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-09
Work at Fort Washington.

Mr.. r. W. Darby of this place has beer
given the contract for reconstruo ting and
extending the old wharf at Fort Washing,
ton. The work is being done by the gov
eminent. bids for the same having been ad.
vertiSed some time ago. Mr.. Darby will
Immediately start upon the work. He viii
take with him a number of Georgetown
mechanics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-09
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Officers Elected at Convocatiou of Protestant
Episcopal Churches.
Session Closed Yesterday Afternoon nt
st. Johns Church-Fire This
MOrninE-Generni News.

The convocG ton of the Protestant Episco-
pal Church of the diocese of Washington
continued in business session yesterday
afternoon at St. Johns Church until little
after o'clock. After the report of The
Star closed for yesterday officers were
elected, the men a the head last year being
reelected as fol1tws: Archdeacon, Rev. T.
b. Childs, d. D.; secretary. Rev. c. F. Son
tag; treasurer, Seymour Tulloch. The en-
tire afternoon session of the convocation
was given up to discussion of church topics
by laymen. papers being read by Mr.. Ban
croft Davis and Mr. a. X. Paris, and an
address delivered by Mr.. f. B. Hay.
Fire This Morning.
\ fire was discovered about I 40 o'clock
this morning i'll the dwelling at 272i NJ
street. occupied by John Milstead, The
blaze was extnguished by the members of
the household without turning in an alarm
for the engines. The damage TO the furni
;ure is estimated at so. The origin Of the
fire could not be ascertained, it being sup
posed that a lC oSe match falling on the floor
stepped upon and ignited some inflam-
rnable substance surrounding.
DisorderIy Conduct
There was I masquerade party given last
evening on Q street and several young men
present, who reside in South Washington,
left the pla>C few minutes after II o'clock
for their homes. Before midnight they were
brought into the police station and held on
a charge of disorderly conduct. After leav-
ing the houSa the young men began Shout
ing. and their cries awakened nearly all of
the people in the neighborhOOd. who thought
that murder was being committed. Police
men Ecglehart and Lake caught the three
men al SD and streets. At the station
fictitious names were given and each man
va r.41.4 on = Hot al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-09

Racing daily at Benning after Saturday.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-09

California Blankets, $3.50
California White Wool Blankets, pretty
borders. double-bed SLEEPER pair $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-09

SOC. Storm Serge, 57Ac
Yard-wide Atwood Fast Black Storm
Serge; worth 5oc.-this hour 37I.c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-09

Gros Grain Silk, SOC.
Black Brocaded eros Grain SILK. % inches
wide: worth 59c-for Doe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-09

50 Tea Gowns, S2.93.
All-wool Flannel Tea Gowns: gray. garnet.
navy or black. Worth 81. Go at 81 9s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-09

UnGrimmed Hats, 400.
Childrens and Misses Untrimmed Hats.
in fashionable shapes, choice colors and
black-43c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-09

GOrsetS, SUc.
Ladies' Corsets in gray and white long
and medium; all sizes, at 39c.
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81 .A0 Trimmed Hats. SOC.

Ladies' Rough Rider. Alpine and Golf
Hats; bound and trimmed in choice line of
silks and yelvets; all the newest shapes
Wei worth SI.49. Go at $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-09

25c. Towels, 1 1c.
A lot of slightly soiled Turkish Towels,
worth 25c., go at lie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-09
CSC. Tips. A0c.

Ostrich Tips of fine quality, extra, length
In black or white; also good grade Pom Pons,
in punches of 3. Worth from SOC to 9sc
Reduced for this hour to 49c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-09
9 to 1 @.

Ostrich Tips, 23c.
Good-sized Single Ostrich Tips, in black
and choice coloTs. to 90 Mt 23c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-09

Taffeta' Silk, 49c.
Black TaGeta Silk, rich and lustrous-
big value at 69c.-reduced to Acc
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Trimmed Hats, S3.48.

Ladies' Trimmed Hats Turbans and Bon
nets; an extremely fashionable line of hand
somcly trimmed hats; worth fully double
the price asked this hours. As
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Grasty, the Pusner,

1905, l50S. 1910 1912 eth NV. bet P and O.
Furniture. Carpets, Stoves and Bedding on credit
and easy terms oclT-tuth 8 AZ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-09

Cushion Tops, 711c.
Denim Cushion Tops, pretty designs and
cOlorS 1l,c
The Lamar register., 1899-11-15
JAY.
Notice.

To whom it may concern: 1t having
come to my xnowledge that my name
is used as one Of the members Of the
banking firm known as the Farmers s.
Merchants bank Of Granada, Colorado.
I take this method Of informing the
public that am not in any manner con-
nected with said bank, and am not, in
any manner, responsible for any obliga-
tions OF the aforesaid banking institu-
tion. Given under my hand and seal
this 9th day Of November, 1899.
MARSENA j. MCMILLIN
The Lamar register., 1899-11-15

D. E. Cooper and A. Virgin went
to Denver last Saturday to attend the
preliminary trial of Charles Curtis,
charged with being one Of the parties
engaged in the recent postofice rob-
berry in Lamar. They report that
he was bound over to the federal
grand jury, and that there is very
little doubt OF his guilt, as he was
positively identified by Mr.. Virgin as
the man seen hanging around his
blacksmith shop the day before the
robbery, and also when arrested
he threw away = package which con-
tanned about half Of the stamps taken
from the Lamar office. As Curtis evil
IDENTIFY had Just half the booty, it is
supposed that he only had one con-
federate, but no clue has yet been
found as to his identity. Mr.. Cooper
says that the amount secured by the
burglars was $195 in cash and $14O
in stamps.
Boys are not permitted to see the
Grand March. Ask @. q Huddleston.
The Lamar register., 1899-11-15
MaYXalleY.

Frank Friend is visiting friends in
this vicinity. He came down on his
wheel from Boulder in two days
actual time.
Your correspondent attended the
meeting of the farmers at Enterprise
last Saturday. There was sumpt-
uous dinner served for all.
Mrs. Ad Collins loaded up enough
furniture to equip house rented in
La Junta last week, and has gone
there to stay until the end of the
school year. She was desirous of
being with her son Earl, SO as to as
sist him as only a mother can, in his
studies at the Commercial college.
Harve Kaufman is threshing
grain in this vicinity. He is near
The Lamar register., 1899-11-15

The Rebecca Lodge gave an oys-
ter super last Tuesday night, and as
the election returns were received
there, and they set out . very boun-
tiful supply of good things to eat,
the supper was we'll patronized
One Of the suits which is on the
district court docket, and which
would have come up for trial next
week, has been compromised and set
tied out of court. It will according
ly be dismissed. The case was Glenn
VS.. Parmenter.
L. ]. Tyson, manager at Pubic for
r. q. Dan & Co.'S Mercantile Agency,
was taking notes among our business
men this week. He says that Lamar
is improving so rapidly that he can
scarcely recognize it, although he
comes each year.
DR.. A. W. Sesbury, from Beuna
Vista, has moved his family here and
will engage in the practice of his pro-
fession in Lamar. The Doctor is an
experienced physician and surgeon
and has high standing among the
professional men of the state.
Died-On last Thursday the in.
FAINT daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
D. Billingslea. The funeral services
were held on Friday and the remains
inferred in Riverside cemetery. The
sorrowing parent have the sincere
sympathy of everyone in their trouble.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Hover are re-
joicing over the arrival last Sunday
morning of a boy. The parents are
doing well, as is also the baby, but as
the child has been named for Grand
pa Hover, it is doubtful when Flem
will recover his equilibrium or be
able to calmly express his pride and
joy.
The Lamar register., 1899-11-15
card Of Thanks.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles D. Billings.
lea desire to express their heartfelt
thanks to their friends and neighbors,
whose kindness and sympathy during
their recent bereavement will always
be gratefully remembered.
The Lamar register., 1899-11-15

ing the end of the campaign. Hav-
ing threshed the principal crops from
the Mullen ranch to Csddos on the
north side Of the river. Upwards of
20, 900 bushels Of gram has been
run through his separator since Sept.
LIST.
The Lamar register., 1899-11-15
ALAST OPPORTUNITY.
Everybody Interested in the
Welfare Of Prowers County
Should Helm.

Uuquestionably the most impor-
tsnt enterprise that has been brought
before the people OF this valley is the
location Of . sugar beet factory in
valley. yet the people do not sesm to
enthuse on the matter rs they should
and the subscribed acreage is still far
short OF the amount required.
Jas. A. Davis Of the santa Fe, who
has worked 80 earnestly to secure this
opportunity for the valley, has got
Mr.. Hamilton to extend the time limit
TO the last Of this week, and there
will be one last effort made to secure
contracts Everybody interested in
tho county il invited to attend the
meeting 1t the club room tomorrow,
Thursday, evening.
The farmers arc especially asked
TO interest themselves ~ they arc the
greatest gamers. This industey will
not only treble the value Of the land
bnt will furnish the farmers steady
cash income on the 18th Of each
month from October TO April.
A number have already signed con.
tracts and = united energetic effort
by all our people viii start this great
industry in our valley. but there is no
time to be lost.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-27

Artici~s of Incorporation OF the Is
ter Mountain Marble Company were
filed Wednesday at Salt Lake, III the
Office Of the County Clerk The cap
ital stock is placed at SIS 900, divided
into 500 600 shares of the p"r value
of S cents a share
The off ers are: D. D Hanks,
President; A. N. Wallace, Vice Presl-
dent; H. Hales. Secretary and Treas
urer; who with Neil Olsen. J P. Smith
and J. p. Johnson form the directorate
The property of the incorporation is
the Sta,eline Nos. 1 and s, and State
line Extension Nos. and 8. marble
claims, situated III White Pine county
New.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-27

News reached here this week OF the
sale of the Stal and Star of the West
copper claims ia West Camp to the
same company Of New York capitalists
VINO two weeks ago purchased the
Rockhill group, which the new acquis-
itions adjoin. Messrs. W. L. Hook
and Jos. Bray went from here to Reno,
where the sale was negotiated with the
owners of the property, Sol Hip, Gov
ernor Sadler, Judge Cheney, Thos.
Wren and A Jackson. The price is
$40, 900, payable 81, 900 down, and the
balan in installments at intervals of
sixty days, beginning January |, 1900,
three payments Of 81, 600 each and the
last three payments OF s., 900 each.
Mr.. Bray is expected back the latter
part of this week to commence devel-
Opment work. which will no doubt be
pushed as rapidly as possible, owing to
the rapidity with which payments come
due. The claims are without doubt
possessed Of great merit and a little
capital. coupled with intelligent man
agement viii soon prove their aotth.
W bite Pine News.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-27

Secretary Louis Beveir Of the State
Fair Association received a commuui-
cation today from e. E. Emerson Of
S~usauvjlle requesting him to notify ali
hcrselnen that an organization to lee
known As the Su>anvjllo Jockey Club
had been organized with W. Z. Dozier
as President and MIR, Emerson as Sec
rotary. The club will give 4 five days
race commencing October 10th in
S~usanville, their district being the
same as embraced in the Nevada rae
ing district. Some very liberal purses
Will be otfered.-Gazette.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-27

University Notes

Pr. Stubs left on the n. CO yesterday
morning tor SusanNille, where he ad-
dressed an educational meeting of the
Mission Conference on the subject, "Edu-
catinn." Regent Evans we,twiuh the
doctor. They WI return to Reno Mon
day.
Lincoln Hall Will be fun OF students
this year, and at The girls colt tge the de
mand for rooms will no doubt exceed the
supply.
The recitation rooms OF Prot@. Emery
and De Laguna AVE been enlarged and
improved in order to accommodate the
increased classes.
Or. Stubhs is rushed with work prepar
atory TO tho opening Of the term. En-
trance examinations will begin next
Tuesday.-Journal.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-27

The New York company that recently
Copper Flat, seven miles west of Ely,
the county seat of " hi,e Pine, purpose
developing the property on an extensive
scale which will include the iustalment
of a smelling plant at the town of Ely
and the building of a narrow guage rail-
road from the mines to the smelter.
Nevada, or the rotten burro'' as the
editor of the Golcouda News might call
her, has been the witness to some juicy
scandals in her public Institutions dur
Tag the past few years, but i'll her ware
gated career she never gave birth to such
u monstrosity AS sWeet-scented Spongle,
of the Agnews Insane Asylum.-Report.
The Nevada Business College will open
Monday, Sept. 4th, with prospects OF a
large attendance. The new rooms are at
~iractive and CON modious and the princi-
pals are looking forward to a very sue
cessful year.
Sheriff Kinney, Jesse Bright and John
Mcmahon returned from a two months
Sotbpih5 tip az LAM AMY 1hSt
Sheriff Bill" says that he has no inten-
ton of residing in Reno at any future
day, but if worst comes TO worst he will
move to Lake Valley permanently.
The Journal is informed on authority
which cannot be disputed that our es-
teemed contemporary, Allen Bragg of the
Gazette, supposed to be on a sheep train
! going east. was q~uarantined nj dipped
at Wiunemucca.
The Nevada Business College will
move into their elegant new quarters
in the Baker building this week. The
principals are expecting a large attend
ance, and everything looks promising
for d very successful year.
The Virginia City papers publish an
advertisement for q stage that success
fully completes with the V. & 7. r. r.
Great country tais where stages cau
carry passengers quicker and cheaper
than a railroad.
An "anti-Hanna Republican" has bee
nominated for office in Green county
Ohio. A flock Of white crows has also
been seen; hens are cutting fall sets OF
teeth, and the Democrats expect TO carry
Nermont.-Albany Argus.
a water storage meeting was held at
Elko Tuesday evening, which was adj
dressed by Mr.. Newell, Professor Will
son of the State University and State
Senator Ernst.
The Dexter Company at Tuscarora
has repaired the damages caused by
the lightning stroke of last Sunday
and has resumed operations.
Editor COnsidine arrived from the
Cemstock last evening and will spend
today with his parents.
Boston men are inspecting Mason
Valley copper mines and if the outlook
warrants it, will establish a smelling
plant 90 Walker river.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-27
Receipts Of State Land Office

January /, 1900, four months hence,
the wide tire law goes into effect in
California. According to its prOvis
ions it will be a misdemeanor punish
able by fine for any person to use upon
the public roads of tha5 State any Of
the present narrow tire vehicles.
Miss Anna a. Lucey Of Eureka, New.
is visiting Miss Minnie Sadler in this
city, having returned from San Fran
cisco in company with Mrs. Governor
SaCler and family. Miss Lucey will
proceed to her home in Eureka upon
the completion Of her visit here.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-27
Church Notices.

Presbyterian NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. at II
a. m. and $50 2. M.
Morning subject:
"~AS~uranco"
EV, ming subject
Paul and his FriSIIes.'
Sabbath school at l2:l0.
Jr. G. L at / p. III.
Christian Endeavor $50 p. IN.
Wednesday evening 7:45 p. m. midweek
hour
To all of these services all, are welcome
Seats are all free.
REV. a. J. Mac MURTRY,
Supply.