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Evening star., 1899-04-17

could be reached whereby a servant with
out note of commendation from the latest
employer would not be hired. Very soon
the shiftless cook or housemaid would find
the market for her labor materially dimin-
ished. An incentive for better service would
be created. The New York proposition goes
further by adding an inducement for pro-
longed service. which is normally a token
of good work. Washington might profit
ably initiate this enterprise, which has thus
far proved successful although it has
brought some trying questions for the
members to settle
Evening star., 1899-04-17
CandOr,
Eff I'd been in the navy

Eff I'd been in the navy
l would have fit an bled
An never lodged a cannon ball
That wandered near my head.
1 never would have faltered
Till duty all was done.
I'd have fingered proud an happy
AS the man behind the gun.
But eff I'd been in the army
1 might have felt a qualm.
Though I'd have gone to battle
Like the others, staunch an calm.
But on sittin' down to rationS
I'd have clamored for relief
An thought hard luck was waitin'
Fur the man before the beef.
Evening star., 1899-04-17
Black Goods.

Like the old house of Perry's, we
confne ourselves to the let
blacks - dull and bright AS
Perry's was, this will always be
known as the most reliable store to
buy Black Dress Goods, and espe-
cially full mourning goods.
Great variety of the lightweight"
BLACK Dress Goods. such Liberty Silks,
Grenadines. Nets MoJsseline de Sole,
Crepons. Chiffons, &c.
Daily opening something new In Para
soils, Hosiery. Handkerchiefs, Fans. Rib
bons, Neckwear, Suits, Waists, Jackets,
Skirts. sc.
Evening star., 1899-04-17
The w. & L. Peerless
Our New Shoe for Women

Is a harmonious blending of style,
comfort and serviceableness at a
reasonable price.
There is a quiet elegance about
them that makes them at once an
exceptionally modish boot, Being
scientifically constructed they are al
ways comfortable and never tire the
feet.
In short, they meet every demand
for smart, up-to-date boot.
All spring and summer styles of
the "W. & L. Peerless" are now in
stock, including Russia calf, choco-
late vici kid and black vici kid lace
and button; turn and welt soles.
$500 a pair
For all styles
Third floor.
Evening star., 1899-04-17
They Bob Up Serenely.
From the Boston Herald.

The observation of the director of the
mint, that the remarkable increase in the
production of gold will not leave the silver
ties leg TO stand on, indicates a lack of
due appreciation on his part of the agility
of, the silverites for surviving all sorts of
calamities. When their legs are knocked
out from under them they can sit on their
haunches or stand on their heads. A little
thing like the deprivation of their legs
doesn't disturb them. They bob up serenely
again, just the same.
Evening star., 1899-04-17
No Longer an Issue.
'rom the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

England is evidently desirous that the
Nicaraguan canal shall be forthwith con-
structed. She has again given assurances
that she will make no objections to the
modification of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty
England is vitally interested in the con-
struction of the canal which shall connect
the Caribbean sea with the Pacific ocean.
The Clayton-Bulwer treaty may safely be
considered no longer an issue
Evening star., 1899-04-17
Its Use.

whats the use of peace conference?'
inquired the skeptic.
"A great deal of use!" answered the dip
lCmat Indignantly. IT'S a barometer. II
We can get through a peace conference
without fight it will be pretty good sign
that We can get through several years with
out a general war"
Evening star., 1899-04-17
The Detroit Experiment.
From the Minneapolis Times.

If the people of Detroit can operate their
own street railways at profit through the
agency of their elected and appointed serv-
ants, other cities will repeat the experiment.
Ii the plan fails and the property reverts
to the company from whom it is acquired
for the commission is not allowed to incur
a debt chargeable upon the city-other cit
les will have the benefit of the experience
and Will be saved the trouble and expense
OF making the experiment on their own ac-
count.
Evening star., 1899-04-17
White Goods.

Not the common but the "un-
common kinds! Novelty weaves for
making fashionable white suits for
dressy wear at the seashore and
mountain resort! A few:
flaln and fancy weaves in White
Ilques, India Linons. Crinked Madras,
Batlstes, Lawns, Swisses, Nainsooks Or
CANDIES, &c., In medium and fine quail
ties
Superb line of "All-over" EN-
broideries, Pufings and Tuckings, i'll
Cambria, Nainsook and Swisses, With
edg1ngs and insertings to match.
Great variety at exceptionally low
prices, considering their superior quail
ties
Rich Lace "All-overs" with edg-
ingS and insertings to match in Point
Nenise, Point Gaze, Point d'Alencon,
Point Lierre, Orientals, Renaissance,
etc.
Evening star., 1899-04-17

An Afghan has been arrested for shooting
at the ameer and hitting general. The
craftsmanship will lead several American
cities to suspect that the offender is a de-
generate ex-member of the Kabul police
force.
Evening star., 1899-04-17
The Choir Invisible.

By James Lane Allen. A special
cloth-bound edition; IL no., 36I
pages; red cloth-one of the good
books which one will quickly recon-
mend to friend. Special price. soc.
Basement.
Evening star., 1899-04-17

Cross stripe Curtains, regular size in full line
curtain Per pair. ...! ua'n.! summer SI.5o
Silk Cross stripe Curtains full size in a beau
Per Peru paine aine OF eoi"rnss very attractive $225
Cross stripe Curtains full size, in oriental
pair. pair "nr 'oes. w,'n .iisei s'ripe ier $225
Snow Flake Curtains, with silk stripes. In beau
pair. 1s,ni ii'e OF eoornss Per $500 and $3.50
Ruffied Swiss Curtains, full size well
made. in line of attractive patterns. Per CT oc
pair. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. pi.NO
ee Plain anS Swss Gn5as dssp rus lace S5o
Second floor.
Evening star., 1899-04-17
Not His Fault.

Several people went to sleep during that
performance of Wagnerian OPERA ex
claimed the manager
Well answered the orchestra leader, re-
proachfully. 4 told you you ought to give
me more bass drums and cymbals."
Evening star., 1899-04-17
The sPresent" Worse Than the slate, :,

In view of the naval quarrels and military
scandals that have ragged so furiously since
the close of the Spanish-American war, we
are fain to believe the late unpleasantness
was no worse than the present unpleasant
ness.
Evening star., 1899-04-17
A New ENperience,
ie Council Bluffs Nonpariel.

frULH Inc Nouncll BIuffs NOnpariel.
The Washington Star states that the ex-
hibltlon of liquified air in Washington has
occasioned unbounded surprise. The peo-
PIE of the city where Congress holds its
sessions have had much experience with
all sorts of air, but never with the kind that
can be condensed.
Evening star., 1899-04-17
Extenuating Cfrcumsta

From the Kansas City Star.
The newspapers may be treating with
unjust severity the ST. Louis judge who has
decided that husband has right to beat
his wife. This magistrate may be married
to a woman who belongs to a suffrage
club and who wears hygienic gowns.
Evening star., 1899-04-17
Could Not Be Engaged i'm Better Work.
From the Providence Journal.

A new public library has been opened at
Richmond Hill, L. l. There is nothing re-
markable in this fact, but 1t is noteworthy
that the institution is due to the efforts of
the women of the community. If public
library in any community can be obtained
in no other way. let the women band them
selves together for the purpose. They could
not be better engaged in any work for
the general good.
Evening star., 1899-04-17
His View of 1t.

Your friend, the boss, refused to tell
how he made all his money! was the
slightly taunting comment.
Well answered the practical politician,
'the investigator doesn't belong to his po
litical party. 1 don't see why he should ex-
pect any tips
Evening star., 1899-04-17
Punt s hment for Schley.
the PHILADELPHIA North American.

FROM the Philadelphia North American.
An Indianapolis club proposes that Ad-
miral Schley be made Bryan's running mate
next year. 1t is not conceivable that even
Admiral Sampson would have thought of
such revenge.
Evening star., 1899-04-17

Richard Croker's announcement that he
will postpone his European trip will disap-
point number of Englishmen who were
waiting to win some more money on horse
races
Evening star., 1899-04-17

Spanish statesmen would probably be in
terested in knowing whether Mr. Bryan
has in mind any plan for lifting go OF the
Philippines at a profit of s20OOO.OOO.
Evening star., 1899-04-17
Full Line of New Sewing Machines.

The w & l. Hand Machines No $Io5o New Victor SI7oo
$4,000 Woodward Lorop $4,000 Demorest
$23oo The Capital $1,000 $25o improved
tachments Guaranteed for five years.
Seconds
Evening star., 1899-04-17

The court of inquiry may undertake to
convince Gen Miles that. like some of the
reporters who interviewed him. he was not
sufficiently punctilious in his methods of
publication.
Evening star., 1899-04-17
Mattimgs and
Rugs.

The time is at hand for the car
pets to be taken up and mating put
down, with floor garnishings of rugs.
We are showing very large assort-
ment of the newest and richest de-
signs in China and Japanese Mat
tings; also the newest effects in
Rugs and Art Squares.
Evening star., 1899-04-17

1t may be something of a relief to Ad-
miral Dewey to note that he can receive
ovations by proxy, as in the case of the
Raleigh.
Evening star., 1899-04-17
Tough on Old Friends,
From the Kansas City Times.

TUlH Tie haIIsts OI0y I1IIeS
The Illinois legislature is trying to pass
a bill requiring all writers for newspapers
to sign their full names. That will be
tough on ''Vox Populi' Justice Sub
scriber' and whole lot of other brands of
occasional communications"
Evening star., 1899-04-17
Spain's Position.

A navy! What! Put up another
The oceans broad surface to fret,
And conclusively show
That our statesmen don't know
Enough to come out of the wet?
Evening star., 1899-04-17

Plain Swiss Curtains. with deep rufles, Co
lace edge and insertion. Per pair. ....... pS.oo
Plain Swiss Curtains. with deep rufies, c,oo
lace edge and insertion. Per pair........ po.oO
japanese Porch Mats. Each 1oe., for. ~.
Straw Mating Porch Cushions: size 20x2O roc
in beautiful line of colors. Each. ........ oON'
Best Hand-painted Opaque and Scotch Holland
Window Shades made TO order. Estimates furnished
application.
Slip Covers and Window Screens made to order
Estimates furnished application.
Parquetry Floors and Wood Carpets made and laid
to order. Estimates furnished application.
Evening star., 1899-04-17
As 1t Should BE,
From the New York Tribune.

One of these days every first class dwell
ing house will be of fireproof construction,
as matter of course, just as much as a
bank vault or any other receptacle for val
ableS.
Evening star., 1899-04-17

Richard Croker does not consider how he
got it question of nearly so much i'm
pcrtance as how he is going to get some
more.
Evening star., 1899-04-17

An American singer has been ieered by a
Spanish audience. 1t was a little annoying.
but she got her advertisement
Evening star., 1899-04-17
New Edition of the
international Postage
Stamp Album.

Illustrated with 1000 engravings.
This Album contains spaces for all
varieties of Postage Stamps ever is
sued in any country in the world !;
also Portraits of the Rulers, Flags and
Arms OF every nation, together with
valuable statistical information re-
gardlng their size, population, capi-
tails, etc, etc.
SI.2o. Publishers price, $I.5o.
Evening star., 1899-04-17
Infants
Department

IS showing complete line of Muslin
Undergarments for children of all
ages, and calls attention to the fol-
lowing excellent values:
Childrens Muslin Gowns. Hubbard style yoke of
tucks. turnover collar and cuffs: trimmed with
with rutfe Of embroidery Each SOC. and 75c.
Childrens Muslin Drawers. made in seven sizes
with patent facngs rende ring 1t impossible for
them to tear down at the sides: good quality mus
lin finished with hem and cluster of tucks; ,olo
sizes to g. Per pair. ar.................. lN2e.
Size 10 years. Per pair ir................ ~.
Size II years. Per pair. @oo.
Size u wears Per Ds,r 2sc.
Muslin Drawers better quality; finished with clus
sef to Of 'ucks sr ana RUNE OF embroidery sizes 25c
Chilarens Cambria Short Skirts, with ,oc
waist, umbrella style Each. ..-.......-. OSN'
Children,s Double We and Puffed Waists I'm
trimmed with embroidery. Each. ........ ooN-
Children Jeau Waists. Each y. oiiu ~.
Second floor
Evening star., 1899-04-17
Not While Molas.es is ob,ainable.

The sap in the maple trees of Vermont
refuses to run this season. This fact will
not appreciably diminish the amount of
genuine maple sugar sold to the confding
public.
Evening star., 1899-04-17

Secretary Alger is beginning to suspect
that the resignation rumorists have gotten
him confused with Secretary Porter.
Evening star., 1899-04-17

DR.. Parkhurst is convinced that there is
only one really first-class reformer and in
vestigator in New York city.
Evening star., 1899-04-17

Colonel Bryan has carried the banquet
into the enemy's country without any ma
terial mishap.
Evening star., 1899-04-17
SHOOTING STARS.

Possibly Dorsey Foultz had hand in the
Rider Castle mystery.
Evening star., 1899-04-17
They May Have to Do 1t Anyway.

1t is hoped that the movement toward
cheapening the jefferson dinners will! not
be carried to the extreme of forcing the
orators to eat their own words.
Evening star., 1899-04-17
Variety.

What is your national Song? asked the
ethnologist.
IT'S a medley answered the Samoan;
Star Spangled Banner 'Wacht am
Rhine and God Save the Queen
Evening star., 1899-04-17

OIn order to avoid delays, on ne
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR Shcuid not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
office. but imply to THE STAR. or to
The Editorial or business Depart
ments. according 10 tenor or purpose.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-08

Der 4, 1852, In one OF the most his,orl:
mansions In the United States. 1t Is
situated in UrsIno. and within It's walls
General Washington held many confer.
ences. Alexander Hamilton also stud.
led law there
When young boy Mr.. Kean was sen.
to Il boarding school in Stockbridse,
Mass, and was transferred from there
to private academy at Sing Sing. on
the Hudson, where he received very
much higher education than was nee.
essary for him TO enter Yale College.
which he did in 1877. He afterward
took Il course In the Columbia College
LEW School, and was admitted TO the
bar in New Jersey In 1877.
Mr.. Kean was elected to Congress In
1882 and again in 1856. All New Jersey
still remembers the tireless canvass o.
the state which Mr. Eeaa made when
he ran for governor in 1892. when he
was defeated by George 7. Werts.
Senator Kean is president of the Ma
tional State Bank Of Elizabeth. \. j..
and 4 director in the Elizabethport
Banking Company.i He Is also presl-
dent of the Elizabethtown Water and
Gaslight Companies. and holds the
largest interests in the Elizabeth Street
Railway concern.
He Is member of several clubs, both
In New Jersey and New York, and is
fond OF athletics. Besides his historic
Jersey home, Senator Kean OWNS
palatial mansion in New York City,
just OFF Fifth Avenue, and few steps
from Central Park.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-08
THE TALK OF THE CITY.
It's of Interest TO our Readers, Be-
CAUSE It Refers to Wheeling People.

It's of Interest TO our Readers, Be-
CAUSE II Refers to Wheeling People.
It's astonishing how good news will
spread. From every ward and street
we hear OF our people talking about the
workings OF the little conQuerJr. Merit
and honorable methods receive their
just reward So many cases are crop
ping up that 1t Is next to impossible TO
investigate them ill, but We have taken
n few in hand and give them publicity
for the benefit Of hur readers. Our rep
reseNativc obtained the following
statement o. facts IN personal inter-
ricW. They are trnc In every particu-
lar. and 30 stronger evidence can be
obtained from home endorsement.
Mrs. L. Bonena, OF No. G. Eleventh
street. says; II was troubled with weak
kidneys more or less nearlr all my
life. but It was only OF recent years
that It seemed 10 have become chronic.
There was continual dull, worrying
pains across my kidneys, attacks of in
.ammatory rheumatism when caught
cold or In chnngeibIc weather The DIFF
fcrent remedies I tried failed to give me
more than temporary relief, and l
thought I would try Doan's Kidney
Pills. SO got box At the Logan Drug
Company. My back at the time was
troubling nr a great deal. but the FIRST
few doses helped ME and IN n short
time all traces " the complaint disap-
peared. ] highly recommend Doan's
Kidney Pills In all like cases"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price 80 cents. Mailed by Fos-
tsr-aiii1urn Co.. Buffalo. y. T.. sole
AGENTS FOR the United States. Remcmber
the namc-D0an's-and take no substi-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-08
ers in good condition; short, bull Of gOOd

ers in good condition; short, but OF good
color.
Grant-Wheat has a good stool; blade
green, showing healthy growth; crop
promising where properly sown.
Pendleton-Wheat short, but other
wise In good condition: damaged by
freezing and thawlne to some extent.
Brooke Wheat In fine condition.
Ohlo-Winter wheat In very good con-
dition; little damage done.
Efancock-Whear in good condition;
little damage done.
Preston-Wlnter wheat looking we'll.
Taylor-Wheat In variable condition;
generally locks we'll
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT in good condi-
ton: protected we'll by snow.
TYler-Wheat in good condition; some
slight dumage from freezing.
Pleasants--Wheat growing and look
ing well.
Wood-Wheat in good condition: I'M
injured.
Wirt-Whea. In good condition; very
slight damage.
Ritchie-Wheat outlook fairly good;
no damage.
Doddridge-Wheat in good condition;
short; good stand: healthy color; late
sown In only fair condition.
Harrison = Wheat promising and
above average.
Barbour-Wheat looking very well;
short growth OF late sown wheat.
Tucker-Wiater wheat in good condi-
tion and promising.
Randolpi-Wheat crop In good condl-
ton.
characterization variable, owing to
late Spedipr. cIlphf domore
Lewis--Wheat well fertilized, stand
ing winter we'll: some slight damage.
Gilmer. Calhoun, Roane and Jackson
Wheat looking well and In good condl-
ton; well protected by snow; some
damage on undrained lands.
Wayne-Wheat looks poor. owing to
slight protection by snow. and freezing.
Cabell. Putnam, Kanawha-Early
sown looking we'll; late sown damaged
by freezing and thawing and insufficient
snow protection.
BraNton, Webster, Pocahontas-
Wheat looking well: stoo!ing nicely:
drill sown wheat stood winter well.
. Greenhrier, Fayette, Boone-Wheat,
owing to late planting, had poor start,
not looking we'll; damaged from 1reez-
ing and thawing considerably.
Wyoming. Raleigh. Summers, Monroe,
Theoretically sown wheat in fair con-
dition; late sown injured considerably
by freezing and thaw!ng.
Summary for West Virginia-Wheat
fair growth over panhandle and north
era sections; blades short. green, and
healthy: some damage from freezing
aud thawins, but drop generally well
rooted and In good condition; snow az
forded good protection during severe
weather; early sown and drilled wheat
tn good condition over southern sec
ton; late sowa poor and considerably
damaged from alternate freezing and
having and slight snow protection.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-08
Scrofula, a Vile
Inheritance,

scrofuIa is the most obstinate OF blood
troubles, and is often the result OF an
inherited faint in the blood. S. S. S.
is the only remedy which goes deep
enough to reach Scrofula; it forces out
every trace OF the disease, aud cures
the worst cases.
Ny gon. Charlie, was ..aictcd from Infancy
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-08
THELEGAL STATUS
or General Otis in Philippines 40
cordins to the Protocol.

vi General OtiS IN SGuiiippihesh Nv
cordins to the Protocol. II
WASHINGTON, Feb. THE author
tiles OF the state and war departments
were In consultation to-day on the legal
status OF General, Otis In view OF the
protocol which binds the American
forces to maintain the status quo In
the Philippines TIL after the ratlilca-
ton OF the treaty by Spain and the.
United Stntes. The fact that the treaty
must be ratified by both parties to the
contract was momentarlly lost sight OF
by many persons yesterday in the first
flush Of excitement over its ratification
by the senate and 1t was commonly re-
marked by many officers ana others In
the department that Philippines nov
being American territory" General Oils
was at liberty to handle the Filiplnos
as he would an Indian outbreak or q
railroad riot. The fact, however. Is that
the Philippines do not become Ameri-
can territory Till after the treaty has
been ratified by the Spanish cortcs, This
will not hamper General Otis in main
tanning order and following up his vic
tory Of Saturday and Sunday. 1t was
said ut the state department to-day
that while the Amelcans are still bound
by the protocol there Is noting In that
document to prevent the American
commander from maintaining order In
the islands, and he Is in fact compelled
by the terms of the protocol TO do so.
In carrying out this obligation lie Is not
confined to Manila or to any other re-
gion, but may extend his lines wherever
necessaryto preserve order and prevent
the reassembling and further prepara-
tion OF any persons who have violated
the peace agreement or who are pre-
pairing to do so again.
This political statement Of the legal
authorities Of the department was sup
plemented by the brusquc remark of one
of the army officers, who was q party
TO the conference. that General Otis
Jurisdiction extends beyond his out
posts, 1900 yards, with the sights UP,
wherever he happens to be-"
The decision regarding the protocol
and the status quo in the Philippines,
1t is said, applies also TO the case Of
Aguincillo and his agents In. this coun-
try and in Canada. They are not cit
izcns OF the United States In rebellion,
whatever else they may be. AS mat
ter Of fact they are not giving the ad-
mlnistratlon much concern and are not
receiving any particular attention be-
yond being kept under surveillance by
the secret service men, so that hands
can be laid OH them whenever they are
wanted This latter contingency ap-
plies only to the very lonely Filipnos
remaining in Washington, one sick and
both very badly scared.
Aso to Agonclllo's statement In Mon
treal that he had gone there because
he could communicate better with his
friends around Manila, 1t was pointed
out to-day by the authorities having
control OF the wires that Agonclllo will
be no better OF in Montreal than he was
here. as the Manila censor will take care
Of anything filed from him there. al
though he. Of course, can communicate
with his friends in Hong Kong.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-08
DREYFUs CASE.

The Criminal Section of Court OF
Cessation has Closed its Sittinss.
PARIS. Feb. THE criminal section
Of the court OF cessation has concluded
its inquiry into the Dreyfus trial and
formally declared 1t closed at to-days
sitting.
1t will now refer the whole matter,
with the new light developed during
the inquiry, TO the prosecutor general,
who vii! be required TO report his opin-
ion 10 the criminal section of the court
OF cessation, which will pronounce a
decision unless the governments re-
vision bill Is adopted, in which ease the
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-08
lie Fooled tho Surgeons.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton, OF
West Jefferson. O., after suffering IL
months from Rectal Fisiula, he would
die unless u costly operation WAX per-
formed; but he cured himself with Ave
boxes OF 8nck'eh's Afalca Salve, tho
surcSt Pile cure on Earth. and the best
salvc In the World. % cents Il box. Sold
bv Logan Drug Co., druggist.