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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-23
AFFAIRS IN GUATEMALA.
Minister Ariaga Discusses Matters fin
His own Country

The Guatemalan minister, Senior I.azo
Ariaga, is about to go to Guatemala on
two months leave. He says, concerning,
the report that the Guatemalan government
was apprehensive of fiIibcstering expedi-
ton from Cuba, that this probably grew
out OF movement some months ago At
that time party of adventurous fellows
was organized in Kansas City with a view
of joining Gen. Velasquez, formerly of Hon.
duras, in a supposed movement against
Guatemala. The information reaching
Guatemala authorities was that the Kansas
City party was fully uniformed and euuip-
ped, and had definite purpose inimical TO
Qua temala. The matter was therefore
brought to the attention OF the State De-
partment here, and active steps were taken
to apprehend the party. This led to the
disarmament of the party at New Orleans
1t is thought that some Of the members Of
the party drifted to Cuba, where their or
iginal purpose may have been renewed. As
to this, however, Mr.. Lazo has not beenF
advised by his government, as Guatemala
was apparently assured by the first break
ing up of the party that no serious move
ment was to be apprehended.
Tie arrival in San Francisco of Antonios
Barrios has excited q good deal of commenE
in I.atin-American circles, as the name Of
Barrios is identified with the most stirring
events in Central America.
Antonio Barrios is the son of the first
president of Guatemala He is an able and
educated man; West Pointer having beeTf
admitted to the United States Military
Academy by a special act of CongressL
while his father was president of Guatez
mala. Recently he has been in the cabinet
of President Cabrera, the present ruler of
Guatemala. No explanation for his leavings
the ministry has been made public anda
there have been numerous rlrnors that fts
was the result of differences with Presidents
Cabrera. The Guatemalan officials hayes
taken no cognizance of his presence I'm this
country, and they credit him with entire
good faith in coming here, and there Is No
suggestion of sinister motives. II is felt
however, by Guatemaian officials that hisp
presence may have stimulated some of the
reports in circulation as TO the instability
of affairs in Guatemala.
The recently published statement that,
Guatemala had made an offer to the United.
states TO purchase the arms surrendered
by the Cuban soldiers is officially denied,
The Guatemalan army is equipped with,
the most modern guns. so that there is nor
need for the WORKOUT arms of the Cubanss
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the price. have seen shoes bought in Pos
ION ior - Q2.D marks) a pair ontlast-
heeping an elegant appearance all the time
a pair. mai no N''-b
bought for my boy the other dav a
paii Vi brown or tan leather shoes of Ger
t ar make. The little fellow walked in
them from the kindergarten home less
IMAM quarter of mile in a shower. wben
ne got nome his feet We're wet because tba
water mad gone through sole and upper
for ie sa,i 4 demonstrated with the merchant
Lor seLlhg me such shoes, he said, They
We're intended only for fair weather,
II limitation is the sincerest flattery
1Aitiet icah shoe manufacturers should be
being initiated here; how sIlccessf,,i11
cannot say.
mere is good market here for Amer
lcan shoes Just how it should be worked
must De lelt TO merchants themselves All
that consuls can do is to point ont tha - ~
sipiiitles OF creating one. If every CITY Of
the empire had One or more stores offsrino
eooo, SOLID, sensible American shoes af
pracucaiiy the same prices for which thew
are sold at home, L am SIRE tboI,,o 80
would sell where now only dozens are SOLD
nor is the exploitation of this ma rke, a.
only thing to be considered. If our mann
facturers can sell here thew can sell i,
markets hitherto held bv the Gar,,.a,I IA
Inc great gain is not a market here for
after all, so successfully do Germans ;r,i
tate tnat this market cannot be held
.oAAS eSohiSt thc tilOTtS Cnat Will be
to dislodge US. The advantage will he IN
winning markets in South America, the
east, south Africa and Australia, and in
maintaining a practical monopoly of the
market at home TING
care must be taken to send only the
very best goods that can be sold al the
prices that prevail here. These run from *
cents to So for good shoes. In no conntrv
on earth Is so much done to induce neon,a
to patronize home products as in this en-
pre-; put commerce in shoes, as In all things
eise, Is outside of patriotism, and articles
IKE the one quoted will be powerless
against any well-formed and weli-conducf.
ed effort to give better shoes for less money
to the German people than they now re-
ceive The thing to do, 1t seems to me
is for American manufacturers to pooI their
issues and send experts to examine this
market. Another excellent idea would he
to exhibit at Paris next year as extensiveIv
as possible; 1t may not be out of place to
say that there is field here for certain
American ieathers-sole leather in particu-
lar. Nothing In the sole line made In this
country, as far as I can see Is as Tough
and durable as ours" eA
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In large raised letters is the inscription
I'm Memory of the Victory of Manila Bay
1898" and at the bottom ''U. s. S. Boston,"
In the center is the half-stripped figure of
a sailor, whose splendidly muscular form
of the average American tar of the pres
ent. The figure is naked to the waist, with
a handkerchief tied around the head in
true fighting style. The figure is seated on
a gun, holding across the lap flag and
staff. The foot rests gracefully upon a
rope beneath the gun, as If forming a half
support for the mans weight.
The medallion is held by bronze cross
pin, upon the center of whose face is an
American eagle. To the right is a wreath
of laurel. as exemplifying peace and to the
left is the hilt of barred sword, as SYM
bolical of war. The medal is Enclosed in a
handsome dun-colored case.
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MARKET FOR OUR SHOES.
A Great Opportunity for American
Manufacturers.

J. c. Monaghan, United States consul al
Chemnitz, has written at length to the
State Department regarding American
shoes in Germany. He incioses the follow
ing translation of German article on the
subject:
According to official publications in
America, it appears that the exports of
American shoes to Germany are increasing.
The letters of two German bust
ness men handling such shoes prove how
little German firms care to protect German
shoemakers. 1t looks as if an understand
ing among interested parties should be ar
rived at before Germany is flooded with
American shoes. 1t is recommended that
shoemakers guilds in the large cities make
manufacturers and people aware of the ef-
forts to introduce American shoes into the
empire, and point out the losses to the
shoe industry and to the buying public that
must grow out of such sales. 1t would not
only be useful thing to specify the bad
qualities of American shoes in the technical
daily papers, but to advise the local unions,
the manufacturers, merchants, etc., to pro-
cure samples of American shoes show the
quality of same by separating the leather
from the paper, and examine the soles sew
ed on in long stitches with binders twine
The results should then be published in the
papers and put before customers. Accord
ing to the opinion of Germans living in
America, the durability of American shoes
is at best no more than one-fourth or one
third that of Germany's well-made ones
But the elegance of American shoes, even
the low-priced grades (Schleudersorten)-
and these, because of their cheapness, are
the only ones worth considering in Ger
many-make them fayorites with loafers.
The working people are not satisfied with
them German-American shoe merchants
in washington admit that American shoes
are of much poorer quality than the Ger
man; but their finish and apparent fineness
make business lively
Consul Monaghan comments as follows:
What are the facts? Hundreds of Ger
mans who visit the United States load I'M
with American shoes before they return. A
shoemaker in this city, to whom a pair Of
American shoes was given to be mended.
took them apart to study the workman
ship. made last from them, and is now
using them as "a model. One of nv ac-
quaintances. seeing the superior workman
ship, elegance, ETC., of some shoes sent me
from the other side, ordered fourteen pairs
for himself. family and friends Between
American shoes and those made in this en-
pire there is actually no comparison. One
pair OF ours VIII outwear two pairs of Ger
man make: at least, that has been my ex-
perience. Every effort is being made to
make our shoes unpopular in this market.
Some of these efforts-the foregoing article
for tnstance-seem unfair. Our shoes are
VIGOROUSLY the best offered anywhere for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-23
when Christian Science, if it was inimical
10 the good of society, attempted to assert
itself the law Wnuld throttle Ii

when Christian Science, if it was inimical
TO the good of society, attempted to assert
ltself the law would throttle it.
Under the law as 1t stands" he said
the christian Scientists are offenders, are
criInihals-or perhaps to say that they are
guilty OF misdemeanors would express it.
Inc question is whether sphysic and faith
can be combined in healing, and, so COM
pined, defy the law. Public prosecutors
may tefnporlze-+they are temporizins lot
Iput the law must take cognizance of the
CHRISTIAN Science practices
A paper by Carol Norton, a Christian
scientist, was read by Stanley Berger The
paper began by defining Christian Science
ae or n hs9rS Noron %s Slated religions gad
that be forbidden. by statutory provision?
AS to the right Of christian Science heaiers
10 compensation, Mr., Norton contended that
that they were as much entitled to 1t as
cfergymen and others who do good to their
fellow-men.
John c. Lathro5p, leader of the First
u IN en-, OF Christian Scientists, said that
spiritual point oa&ie,M 1t: was the Divine
Mind that did the healing.
ontli you understand the scope of the
rans OF God hessaid. you will not under
stand the grandehN nfd the truth Christian
Science has broug NJ ihto the world. We all
thought as you d6-onSe, but we have got
ten out Of the rusSuf. sur Ignorance"
II. u. Chaplin, editor of 1.-THE American
Lawyer, was of the opinion that it might
pc dangerous infringement upon personal
liberty for the law 10 dictate to an indi.
vidual whom he should employ in case of
sickness though &of course, in contagious
diseases an AUTHORIZED medical practitioner
should be called IN While the professors
OF christian Science might go too far in
tnelr claims, there'fnfght be cases in which
they could do some good.
Judge ffdele Rtefi4fof Cuba said that
measures should be taken to suppress any
superstition which, was hurtful to life and
health and w. A. Simmons, the last speak
er, defended the Christian Scientists and
SAID all they wanted was fair play.
among those who participated in the din
ner which preceded the meeting and who
listened to the speakers were Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Il. Shepard, the Count and Coun-
tess III Noise. Mrs. Albert Bach. Mrs. G.
Menken. Clark Bell and DR.. w. s. Watson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-23

Italians, Poles and SIovaks Coming I'm
Greater Numbers.

AT the immigration bureau it is said that
immigration Is increasing every month In
the month of June last year only 1900
aliens came to this country. while the re-
turns for the present month will show at
least $1,000. May. which is always a large
immigration month. showed this year an
increase OF 10000 over a year ago. The
peoples that are now coming into this
country are very different from few
decades ago. German and Irish immigra-
ton, which then predominated. Is now
comparatively small. while the Italians
Poles and Slovaks are coming In In large
numbers. At the port OF New York alone
Ia the month of May 1900 Italians arrived
of whom 10000 were males. The Poles
numbered 5.09e. the Irish $500, the Ger
mans 1900. the Scandinavians 2, 500 and the
0ovaks 1000. The Immigrants from Eu-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-23
TO STOP FAITH HEALERS
Medico-Legal Society Appoints an Inquiry
Committee.
"Chdistian Science and the Law Dis
cussed From Both Sides at
the Meeting.
From the New York Tribune of Yesterday.

From the New York Tribune of Yesterday.
At its June meeting the Medco-Legal So
ciety authorized its president to appoint a
committee TO investigate the methods of
Christian Science healers and to determine
as to the necessity of law to put stop to
their practices.
The proceedings were opened with the
reading of a paper by ex-Coroner Moritz
Ellinger. He began by referring to the
death of, Harold Frederic, who, he said,
was credibly reported to have been a vic
tim of Christian Science, new school of
practice, which, Mr.. Ellnger said, seemed
to be in closer alliance with the vocation of
the uDdertaker than that of the ordinary
pupil Of Aesculapus" Christian Science
he continued, was justified only in SO far
as it applies to matters of doctrine and
faith, and belonged altogether to the do
main of theology. 1t had not been recog-
nized by the state or any learned faculty.
Should those people who professed to cure
diseases be allowed to practice without au-
thority? They did not claim to possess the
knowledge required by medical faculties.
and threw ridicule upon the practice of
medicine. Whether they effected cure or
not, the fee was collected in advance, and
they declared that such payment in ad-
vance was indispensable as confirming the
laith Of the patient in the power of the
heaiers.
The law makes it the sworn duty of the
physician" Mr. Ellinger said ''to bring to
the notice Of the sanitary authorities all
cases of contagious or infectious charac-
ter. Is 1t not the duty Of the state to In
terfere to safeguard the health of those
people who have no faith in the power of
Christian Science? No person has the right
to expose the health and life of other peo-
pie by his peculiar belief
Mr.. Ellinger closed by pointing out the
growth Of the belief in Christian Science,
and said there was need of laws which
would put an end to what ne termed "hom-
acidai freedom, which endangers the lives
OF innocent children and ignorant dupes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-23
SILVER REPUBLICANS DrsBAND.
Party In lows Cannot Get on the OF
AcfaI Ballot.

Chairman c. 8. Wilson OF the state CEN
trail committee of the silver republican par
ty Of Iowa says the party will give up its
organization.
I'VE cannot ksep mp an organisation
ticket on the ballot" he said, -and the
new ballot law prevents this. Most of
our members viii go into the Democratic
party, and our state committee has de-
cided to hold no convention this year The
populists have called a state Convention
but do not know whether they viii place
9 ticket Ia the field or so In with the
democrats~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-23
THE MANILA MEDAL.
Desc riptiOn of the Souvenir Author
lied by Congress.

The medal authorized by Congress for
each officer and member of the crews
of the ships of the United States that
took part in the famous battle of Ma
Mia Bay. May !. 1898, is Of light
bronze color. bearing on its face raised
bust of Admiral Dewey. surrounded by the
inscription The gift of the people of the
United States to the officers and men of
the Asiatic squadron under the command
of Commodore George Dewey" Cut into
the outer edge the words Frank H.
COvington, apprentice. first class" The
reverse of the medal is truly work of art.
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rope In this month of May at that port
divide along religious lines as follows: 6, 42S
Professionals, 81 800 Roman Catholics 925
Greek Catholics. 3.163 Israelites, Mo-
hammedans and 8 who were classed as mis-
cellaneous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-23

Return of Assistant Secretary Allen.
Assistant Secretary Allen has returned
to Washington from Massachusetts and Is
acting as Secretary OF the Navy In the alb
sence of Secretary Long.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-23

More Troops for south Africa.
The London Daily Mail says the imperial
government has practically decided upou
gradual reinforcement Of the British troopx
IN Southe Africa up TO total increase OF
10000 men.
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RECIPROCITY WITH PORTUGAL.
Mutual Reduction of Duties ON Ger
tain Articles.

In the course of recent reciprocity ne
EQUATIONS an arrangement was made be-
tween the United States and Portugal for
q mutual reduction of duties on certain
articles. Until the agreement Is ratified In
que form by the two governments. however,
the terms viii not be made public II is
understood that the arrangement is similar
TO the reciprocity arrangement made with
france about year ago, under section 8
OF the Dfnsiey reciprocity law. authorizing
a reduction OF duties on argois or wine lees.
brandiee. champagne. still wines, vermuth,
paintings, water coiors, pasteis and statu-
AIRY.
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Fined for Engaging in Row.

The accompanies were Miss Wingate a
Mr.. Archibald Olmstead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-23

Appointed to Embassy mt London.
Joseph H. Choates Jr.. son Of Ambassador
Choate. has been appointed third assistant
secretary of the United States embassy at
London, to succeed Spencer Eddy, trans
ferred to Paris as second assistant secre-
tary Of embassy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-23

Boys Brownie" overalls, of blue denim,
with suspender straps, strongly made usu-
ally sold for 29c., for 19c.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-27

Capt. Coghlan's explanation Of his loose
talk at the Union League club is that he
supposed he was talking privately, and
was not going to be reported. Further
more he says that his Language was con-
siderably heightened by the newspapers
and his. statements made more sensational
than they really were. This explanation
lets Capt. Coghlan out to considerable
extent and very much relieves him from
the charge of gross indiscretion.
1t will doubtless modify very much the
action of the navy department. Proba-
bly, In order to smooth down Germany he
viii be reprimanded and told to be more
cautious In the future. but it is not likely
I'm view of his explanation
that anything worse will hap
pen to him. And by the way, 1t
may be said that the German people have
shown no.great agitation over the matter.
Most Of them are disposed to look upon 1t
as an episode of no great consequence.
They know from experience at home that
even kaisers at banauets are not always
discreet.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-27

comes . veritable debauch, INDUCED In
BY every member Of q family; the hus'
band. when out Of work; the mother, the
wee. small childers,' not forgetting
the baby, whose collie is cured over the
window sill instead Of over the knee,
and even the housshold pets. Indeed,
one window recently held two men, NJ
tie girl squeezed between, small boy
the men. and perched on the back OF the
other little kitten. scanning the street
below with an eagerness thnt almost held
the promise OF . spring to the pa cement
IL Is worthy OF passing Losics how
many OF the flats along these thorough
fares have botn dog and q cat, which
on these sunny mornings hold reserved
seats for u tardy master or mistress.
Doggie occupies one window ledge, kit
~ the other. For the time being the
Ratchet between them 10 buried. No
sense of dizziness or residences IL appar
emit. Curiosity seems satisfied. Itimay be
that these dumb creatures are simply
newsgatherers, who, In imitation OF
their masters, get both their amusements
and their experiences from the life Of
the streets. Occasionally doggie ways
his tail and gives a sharp, excited bark.
Then he gets up. walks TO the other side
Of the window, and the excitement sub
sides. Kitty yawns, stretches her sleek
body, washes her face, and she, too, tip
toes along the edge of the sill; then she
lunches her body and settles down to
her morning nap, ready to waken at the
first sign Of scrap.
Thus the days glide pleasantly by.
How the bread Is earned or how 1t lie
baked when earned is one of those I'M
solved mysteries that the city still holds
within Its bosom. The poor have their
burdens, but they also have their relaxa-
tiOns
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this matter, however. Tho country over
which Lawton has 10 move is very dif,i-
cult under most favorable oircumstan-
ces. and the rains which have set In win
make 1t still more so. The apparent dis
position Of the insurgents to make deter
mined stand at Calumpit instead Of beat.
ing q hAsty retreat as at Malalos, Is In
Gen. Lawton's favor 1t gives him an
extension of time, which Is what he most
needs for success II the insurgents
are bagged, the backbone of the troubis
win be broken, Ibut unless We have troops
enough to occupy most Of the prominent
places guerilla bands will continue to
swssp over the island killing and looting
whenever opportunity offers II we fail
and Aguinaldo retreats again 10 is most
likely that further offensive operations
will be superseded until the cooler wealth.
er of late fall. The heat is now intense,
90 intense that many Of our soldiers are
being Frustrated, while 1t stands to reas-
on that those who do not succumb cannot
long be effective. Furthermore the rainy
season has begun. which must add very
materially TO the discomfort Of the troops
by loading the torrid atmosphere with
moisture. Moreover, the roads must soon
become practically impossible. A few
hours will probably decide whether we
are to get the chief obstacle to the pacif-
cation of the Philippines out of the way
now or shall have to wait until
some more propitious season, for
IL is semi-officially declared that there
will be no retreat while there is
single soldier in the army or a single
dollar in the treasury.