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Evening star., 1899-10-02
FAIR TREATMENT WANTED
Delegation of rGolored Men Call Upon the
+ 8
President.
Denounce Lypehinss and Promise to
Render Aid for the Protection and
Recovery Of Criminals.

Judson w. Lyons. register of the treas
ury, and II. p. Cheatham, recorder of
deeds, today introduced to the President
the following committee appointed by the
Afro-American Council, which met in Chi
Cago in August, to protest against lynch
ingS and ask equitable treatment of the
colored race: Jesse Lawson, chairman; F.
B. s. Pinchback! John H. Harmon. Col. w.
A Pledger, George H. White, H c. Bruce,
E. E. Cooper, r. w. Thompson. Reuben S.
Smith, H Y. Arnett, S. l.. Lacy, Julius j.
Chilcoat, NJ. B. Morton, ]. T. Schell and A.
l.. Manly.
Jesse Lawson. as chairman of the COM
mittee, presented the President with the
resolutions adopted by the council, and in
doing SO said, among other things.
We condemn, unSparingly. every act OF
outrage crime committed by our people
against anybody whomsoever, and we
pledge ourselves, as far as in our power
lies, to bring before the bar of justice every
perpetrator of such acts, but we ask that
each person accused of crime be tried by a
due process of lava law that proceeds
upon investigation: which hears before 1t
condemns, and renders judgment only after
trial by a competent tribunal Such is not
true of lynch law, which is apparently on
the increase in this country. and for which
there is no justifiable excuse. Members OF
our race made the special victims IF
cause, and upon the slightest provocation.
it often turns out that the innocent man is
executed, while the guilty wretch escapes.
The whole machinery of government is in
the hands of the white people, and why
they need go outside of the regular chan
nels of justice to punish crime is what civil
liZation cannot understand.
The council asks for the appointment,
under proper authorization. of an industrial
commission to inquire into the industrial
condition of the colored people of the United
States. 1t also petitions that a member of
our race be appointed on the board of COM
missioners to the Paris exposition, and that
in taking the next census of the United
States our people be given full recognition.
not only on the clerical force and among
the minor positions of the office, but that
representation be given us on the board of
SUPERVISORS and among the special agents.
Whether in military civil life, we ask
that the same treatment be accorded us
that Is given to other American citizens,
and we take this opportunity to commend
you for the advance step you have taken
in the organization of the two colored regi-
ments for the volunteer service
Evening star., 1899-10-02
A UNIQUE COMMUNICATION.
Remcrse of Former Postmaster Who
Contributes to Conscience Eund

aseMerSe OF u Former Postmaster Who
Contributes to Conscience Fund.
Treasurer Roberts has received the fol-
lowing unique letter inclosing a contribu-
ton to the conscience fund of the treas
TRY:
Grand Island. Neb, Aug %, 1899
Auditor Treasurer Post Office Department
Washington. ID. c.:
Dear Sir and Brother: Since / became a
Christian the Lord has shown me that
many years ago when | was postmaster at
Lodge, Piatt county, ILL.,, that | fell into 4
snare of the devil and yielded to tempta-
ton by raising my cancellation and wrong
ed the department out of 65 cents He has
also led me to make this statement and
ask forgiveness. lnclosed 10 cents in coin
Which l send to you as restitution money
l praise the Lord for salvation and leave
the results with Him who doeth all things
well. l am now engaged on mission work.
My wife and l travel together. We visit
jails and preach to the prisoners also we
visit county poor farms and carry the Cos
pei 10 the poor as taught in the Word |
Will say to you If you are an unsaved man
let me eXhort you to give your heart to
Jesus. May God bless. you is my PRAYER
Irc.osed find one of MY tracts and some
others. Please read all of them with a
prayerful heart. Will praise the Lord your
salvation full and free. Your brother in
the work for the Master blessedly sacred
and sanctified."
Evening star., 1899-10-02
NEWS FROM THE ORIENT
Rumored Triple Alliance of the Eastern
Empires.
J"p"n's Attitude a" to Public Schools
Embarrasses Christian Mission
airy Establishments.

YOKOHAMA, September H. via Victoria,
B. c., October 1.-The Japanese govern
ment having decided to keep its system
of education strictly secular, follows the
logic of it's decision by Withholding its
sanctions and privileges from all schools
in which religion Is in any form taught
This has, of course, been construed as an
attack upon the Christian schools, which
are. in effect, almost the only ones to suffer
from the new policy. Some have been al
ready closed and all are being greatly de-
pleted in attendance by the superior advan-
tages and privileges which purely secular
schools enjoy. The missionaries in charge
are placed in an awkward dilemma, for if
they eliminate the teaching of religion they
must lose the support of the home board.
upon which they are largely dependent,
while if they attempt to carry out the
main purpose for which they are sent here
their schools will inevitably languish and
die for lack of native attendance.
In the japanese foreign office much
friction is indicated by the manifest rest
lessness of various occupants of western
diplomatic missions. Mr.. kato. minister to
England. is now at home and will prob
ably not return to London. Baron Haya-
shi, on his homeward trip from St Peters
burg, has intimated his unwllingness to
resume work there, and Mr.. Kurine, it is
rumored. will soon vacate his position in
by the native press to be a general strain
ing of personal relations between these
diplomats and the present minister of for
eign affairs.
1t would appear that oriental triple
alliance is on the tapis Some light is
thrown on the recent negotiations between
China and Japan by a revelation of the
existence of semi-secret society with a
large membership i'll the two countries and
Corea, having for its purpose the preSer-
walton of the three eastern empires. This
originated among literary men before the
war, to unite the nations having a common
basis of language. When the ended
the society was on a political basis, and
engaged in efforts at reform made by the
emperor. Awangti. The association is now
attracting to its ranks the educated youth
of China.
1t is perhaps significant that simultane-
Gus with negotiations in progress between
China and Japan new treaty between
the former country and Corea was signed
september 2l. Coincident with this there
comes also Il report from Pckn that pop
uar opinion in China is strongly in favor
of an alliance with Japan.
Evening star., 1899-10-02
HECH1-S OPENING.
The Fall Season InauGurnted with n
Large and Hnndsome DISPLAY.

The fan season was inauSurated today at
Hecht's Greater Stores, Tth street between
f and f streets northwest, when the mag
niticent wealth of goods suitable for cool
and cold weather contained in the five great
floors of the stores was placed on sale. The
announcement of Hechts opening had at
tracted unusual attention from the buyers
of Washington, and from the time the
doors were thrown open this morning until
the closing Of this report the immense es-
tablshment has been thronged with pur-
chasers, anxious to take advantage of the
new stock and the great bargains offered
in connection with the annual autumn
event.
The four years of this firm in Washing
ton have been years of progress and up
building until today the establishment as
department commercial house is equal to
any in this section of the country.
At todays opening the stores presented
the scene of ii busy mart set amongst the
most elaborate and tasteful surroundings
of fnery. Special features of the opening
were the displays made in the cloak and
millinery departments. The latest styles
of furs. suits and coats were shown to ad
vantage upon models best suited to the
particular and different styles. Evening
waists of exclusive pattern and design We're
shown in large glass cases. There were
waists and suits and cloaks to meet the
tastes and the pecuniary position of all
classes of buyers. The millinery depart
ment was beautifully draped with rich tap
estries and brilliantly lighted with cleo
tric lamps.
on tables and arranged on shelves We're
displays of domestic and millinery goods
of all kinds. These hats We're prepared by
Hecht's own manufacturers. Upon a rails
ed platform in the center of this pretty
display was handsomely dressed wax
figure showing the latest and newest ef
feet in taffeta skirts, with fringe; pink
evening waist. embellished with rare old
lace; an ostrich boa and an imported bon
net.
Appropriate displays arranged in
the mems boys and chidren's clothing de-
partments. fancy in clothing for boys
between the ages of three and eight years
offered this fall by Hecht q Co. are suits
with double breasted silk vests. patterned
after those worn by the big and swagger
brothers The infants department. new
one in the Hechts stores, was most taste
fully arranged.
Lace curtains and exc. tsive portieres were
shown in the upholstery department. An
other feature attracting attention was the
display of porcelain and onyx lamps, all
lighted by electricity and giving a beauti-
! full effect In the ladies' underwear, the
dry goods, shoe and gents furnishing de-
bargains of a nature to make the buyer re-
member the day most Pleasantly Hechts
credit system is a popular and growing
institution and is a world OF help TO honest
persons in moderate circumstances.
Evening star., 1899-10-02
Crook Offers to Turn Up EX-Presi-
dents Timepiece.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, October 2-E. Will
son. said to be a noted crook, has been ar
rested here on a charge of burglary. In a
consultation with Chief of Police Reeder
he volunteered. in exchange for his free
dom, to conduct the chief to the place
where is secreted the watch stolen from
eX-President Harrison five years ago. The
watch was presented by the Senate at the
expiration of Harrisons term. 1t was dia-
mond studded the center stone being worth
Sioo. The timepiece is worth more than
$1,000, and a much larger reward is out
standing.
Wilson had on his person u diagram of a
place near Akron, Ohio, where. he says. the
watch was buried by a partner soon after
ii was stolen, and the original thief did not
reveal its place of concealment until a few
weeks ago on his deathbed Wilson was
making his way to the place when arrested
here. He will not be released until CE:sf
Reeder has the prize safe in his hands
Chief Reeder is in communication with cx-
President Harrison, with view to restor-
ing to him his property.
Evening star., 1899-10-02
jy19-w If

duty, to accompany the 39th Infantry to
Manila, Philippine Islands.
Second Lieutenant George +. Payne, 10th
Infantry, recently appointed. has been or
dered to report to his regimental COM
mander for duty.
First Lieutenant George Montgomery.
ordnance department, United States army,
has been ordered to Cleveland. Ohio, to in
Spect telescope gun sights being manufac-
tured fer the government by Warner &,
Swasey of that city.
Captain a. W. Cogswell, 18th Infantry
recently appointed. has been ordered to re-
port a Fort Smelling, Mimi, to his regi-
mental commander for duty.
Acting Assistant Surgeon j. II. Carroll
United States army. has been ordered from
Columbus, Ohio, to jefferson barracks. No.
there to report to his regimental command
er for assignment TO duty.
Captain Daniel f. Mccarthy, assistant
quartermaSter, United States army, has
been ordered from Chickamauga. Ga, to
this city, on business i'll connection with
the preparation OF a quartermasters man
ual
Acting Assistant Surgeon Robert n.
Winn, United States army, has been order
ed from New York city to South Framing
ham, Mass, there to report TO the COM
Eanding officer of the 10th Infantry for
duty. accompany that regiment to the
Philippines.
The leaves of absence granted Major A.
H Merrill Sd United States Artillery, and
First Lieutenant W. S. Overton, 18th United
States Artillery, have been extended TWO
.mouths.
Major II. r. Belknap. additional pay
master, United States volunteers will pay
the troops at Camp Meade, Pa: Major
Webster NinSon, paymaster, United States
army, Will pay the troops at posts in Mary
land, Virginia and North Carolina, and
Major II. 5. Wallace, Daymaster, those at
Washington barracks Fort Myer. Fort
Hunt Va, and Fort Washington, Nd.
These payments are up to September 50,
and will be made to the soldiers in per-
son.
gins T. s. A has been relieved from duty
at Fort Hamilton. n. Y. and ordered 10
jefferson barracks. Mo, for duty, to re-
lieve Acting Assistant Surgeon August Won
Clossnan. L. S. A. Surgeon Won Gloss
man, upon being relieved. is to proceed to
ST Louis. Mo. for duty as attending sur
eeon and examiner of recruits there to re-
lieve Captain w. o. Owen, assistant sur
geon, u S A. who has been ordered to
San Francisco for duty as sanitary in
speetor there.
Colonel Charles R. Green'eaf. assistant
surgeon general, u. s. A, has been ordered
from San Francisco to Manila. fer duty
sanitary Inspector of the department of
the Pacific.
First Lieutenant H. LaF. Applewhite, re-
Gently promoted from second lieutenant,
7th T. s. Artillery, has been assigned TO
the I'd L. s. Artillery. Battery c, vice
Miley. deceased, and has been ordered to
join his battery.
Evening star., 1899-10-02
BURIED IN OAK HILL.
Funeral Ceremonies Over Body OF
James II. W-iIyctt.


Tho funeral of jams p Wilett, formerly
postmaster for tn District. an account of
whose death. Saturday morning. at the
city post Office. appeared in The Star. was
held this afternoon at = o'clock. from the
residence Of his brother. Mr.. Robert VIII
lett ar 3oi4 p street. GeUrg town. The
services AT the house W,v" strictly private
The. public services were held AT the cnal'eI
il oak Hin cem tory, "h"Te a !a'Se num-
Har of he friends of tht deceased were as
ss.IULi-d tu pay the las. mark Of respect 20
his memory.
Thc funeral was quito simple and plain
No display a. all WaS made. in acceptance
with rh,. wishes Of the family and rela-
tivcs ami the iutermeut was made private
in n c'at ut oak Hill cemetery. Many of
those vino were present at the services ut
the chapel Witnessed tn inteTment, when
was made. in one Of the many pretty spots
in the beautiful cemetery
Tn remains Of Mr. Wiilett We're incas"d
in q handsome black "'oih-cnN red caskct'
with massive silver handles. 1t was the
express wish that ~ flowers be sent. bat
several of the friends Of The deceased sent
tributes as tok ms of esteem. These were
placed upon the foot of the Casket. and
were carried out Of the house and taken to
the cemetery. on the lid Of the coffin waS
silver plate bearing tn simple inscrip-
ti.n. James p. Nillett. born November y,
1~I4. died September "a lS.E.
The. pallhearers. intimate friends Of the
deceased were Nessr-. \. \ Wilson. Frank
Carvcr e W. Howard. }. Il. Male w
Scott Towers Frank Hume. J. Edwin Will
son and W y. McKsuu"y- Mr.. NilIctt
Was a member Of = number Of orgauiza-
t, MS and though there were none official
IL r-ar.- nted AT the funeral. many mem
bers OF each attended the exercises at the
tlaEpi in he cemetery.
Evening star., 1899-10-02
Lieutenant d. E. Dismukes, Surgeon T. A

Lieutenant D. E Dismukes, Surgeon T A
Berryhll.
Lieutenant Commander II. WinsIow and
Lieutenant j. T. Hubbard from the Mo-
nongaheia to the Constellation.
Lieutenant A NJ. Beecher, detached from
duty in connection with the inspection of
ordnance at Cramps ship yard. and order
ed to the Eagle as executive officer, reliev-
ing Lieutenant =. SyminGton.
/ Lieutenant Commander @. W. MentZ, de-
tached from the Boston navy yard and
ordered to duty on the Newark as exeCu-
tive officer.
Ensign ". b. Gherardi. detached from the
Caesar. when relieved, and ordered home
on waiting orders.
Lieutenant VIM. Truxton, detached from
the Prairie. when relieved. and home on
waiting orders.
Lieutenant Commander y. f. Mason. de-
tached from the navy yard, League Island,
and ordered to duty in charge of the naval
torpedo station at Newport.
The appointment of Paymaster's Clerk
w. w Craigh is announced
Assistant Paymaster +. p. Sackett, de-
tached from the Panther, when out of com
mission, and ordered to duty at the navy
yard, Boston.
Evening star., 1899-10-02

Senator Hanna Criticises Effort to
Force Admiral Into Politics.

The Pittsburg Post Of today says:
United States Senator Mark Hanna
says this of the possibility of Admiral
Dewey for the presidency: The practice
OF continually placing the name of Admiral
Dewey on the list of prospective presiden-
tial candidates is indecent. it is an insult
and a great injustice to the hero of Manila
bay himself as he has frequently said
that nothing III the word would induce
him to run for President any other po-
Etical office.
To force upon this brave and gallant
sailor The necessity of again declaring he
will not accept any political office is. in
my opinion, contemplate and places THIS
man Of integrity, stern purpose and deter
nina ton in the ranks of shifting aspirantS
for political honors who have not the STAN
iEa to resist The fiattery or Establishments
uf political schemerS.
The senator, when asked if Mr.. Mckin-
ey would positively be Il candidate for the
presidency again, said everything pointed
that way
Evening star., 1899-10-02
POLITICAL LEADERS CALL.
National Comm i tremcn Hanna ana
Payne Confer with the President.

Senator Hanna and Henry c. Payne, the
republican national committeeman from
Wisconsin, were in conference with the
President a long time today. Mr.. Payne
has come on here in reference TO the stops
which the President VIII make in Wisconsin
during his western trip, but this required
little Of his time.
Mr.. Payne is universally mentioned as the
man who will succeed Senator Hanna as
chairman of the republican national COM
mttee if the Ohio man decides to leave the
conduct Of the next campaign 10 some one
else. Mr.. Payne has the Presidents conf
dence and is regarded by Senator Hanna
one of the abiest managers and leaders
the party has.
II is said on good authority u be Senator
Hanna's intention to continue as chairman
of the national committee until the opening
of the next campaign. Unless his health
improves he Will then resign the chairman
ship and will he succeeded by Mr.. Payne
Evening star., 1899-10-02
ISPECTED OF INSANITY.
Stranger Tells IL Strange story to the
Police.

Alphonse Laforit. native of Montreux,
Canton of Veaux, Switzerland. came here
a few days ago for police protection and
now he may be sent 10 the insane asylum.
He is thirty-four years Old and has been in
this country only about year. After work
ing in New York for several mon hs he
went to Philadelphia. and later went to
Newark. n. J. He came here from New
York and stopped at No. 51l 18th street.
Today he was locked up at the first pre-
cinct station, il being alleged that he is in
sane. His story told 10 the police is
strange and improbable.
Sanitary Officer Frank tried TO induce the
man to leave the city. but his he refused
to do. The climate here Just suits him. he
says, and the city is so beautiful that he
intends to remain here. A police surgeon
examined him today and declared him in
sane. If the other surgeons reach this con-
clusion 1.aforit will be sent to the insane
asylum for treatment. He had $4CO on him
when arrested.
Evening star., 1899-10-02
BRACES BODY & BRAIN
What Mariani Wine D0es to Stimulate,
Strengthen and Sustain the System.

Vim Nariani tauriaui NiDcI is rec
commended tonic hy the medicai
profession all over the world. II has
rccciteG written rc""In lamentations
siciaus.
NmrInni Wine stimulates. strength
ems and -u>tafHs thc system and
braces body and b-aiu. II gives
strength and is an n:h t" health ana
longevity. Makes the old young;
Lecps the youuE strong
Mnriaui Wine is specially fccom-
raendcd for all mninria i~ve's- II
gives sense of buoyaHcy AND NiS"r.
Mnriani Wine is f"rthrr""fc Oh
special value in case Of NenFaiS'"'
Nervous Debility. Nu+cuiar ReinNa-
ton Mental and Physical Depression
upd Exhau<tion. ovcrvork or Over
strain, Insomnia. Ucndnrhc. nervous
Dyspepsiu. loss OF Appetite. tHacia-
tion and Consumption. II buiids up
the vital forces and il II poweriui re
iuvcnator. 1t gives trnness ana
elasticity tn the muscles ana rich-
ness to the blood.
Narirni Wine il T,aIafnhis and snft-
ed To the most dcij"Hte stomach In
the case of pale. puaS. sic'~tF chiihreh
il is used with great benefit
For overwor'>cd men nud de'ichte
women Ysri.ni Wine Gives excellent
results.
70 overcome MnIarin and La Grippe
use Vim Mnriani in the form %. not
ErOg.
Nariani Wine is sold nv All drug
EiSts. Try it and you VIII hnd thh' II
will we'll sn.tnin its reputation one
word of caution. h"wcNer-'et no rep
reseu,ation or explanation induce
You to accept substitute. and thus
asOid disnppointmcnt-
To every one writing 10 rariani N
Co. 81 West 18th street. New York
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Is mentioned. an interesting little
book containing portraits and ant"-
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Princes. Cardinals. Archhishops ana
other distinguished perS"naGcs IN
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Evening star., 1899-10-02
WANT TAX ON BEER REDUCED.
Milwaukee Brewers Contemplate APP
peal to the Democrats.

CHICAGO, October 2.-The Record says:
Milwaukee brewers have started an agita-
ton for a reduction of the internal tax on
beer. 1t is now 50 barrel, and the brew
ers want the tax reduced to 81. With this
object In view the brewers are sounding
democratic politicians as to the chances of
ha wing the democratic national convention
adopt a plank demanding a reduction on
the beer tax.
As an offset the brewers suggest that the
democrats incorporate in their national
platform a declaration demanding a const,-
tutional amendment which Will enable Con-
gress TO enact an income tax law which
WI stand the test of the United States Su-
pi enc Court.
Evening star., 1899-10-02
Naval Orders.

Commander A ". Wadhams has been or
dered TO take command of the Mononga-
he!a.
The Following named officers have been
ordered to duty ON the Mononsahela:
Lieutenant Commander ". F. Low Lieu
tenant A. G. Winterha.ter Lieutenant P.
A. Traut,- Lieutenant G. w. Williams
Evening star., 1899-10-02
MEXICAN SHOOTS A NERCHANT.
Occurred in IL saloon in EI
PasO. Texas

Ell PASO, Texas, October Ed. c. o. Con-
nor, a well-known and prominent merchant
of this city, was shot and fatally wounded
last night by a Mexican. who escaped. Mr.
O'connor was in a saloon when four drunk
en- Mexicans entered. One of them insolent-
ly brushed against O'Connor, who promptly
Knocked him down. \ shot was fired and
o'Connor fell wounded in the head. The
leXican, who is supposed to have fired the
shot ran from the saloon and was shot five
times by policeman. but he escaped.
Four other MeXicans have been arrested.
Evening star., 1899-10-02

Captain Isaac 2. Ware. assistant surgeon,
L 5. A having been found by an army
re,ir ns board incapacitated for active ser
vice. On account of ability. which IS not
the result of any incident of service. has
been wholly retired from active service by
the President. and his name will be hence
forward omit ed from the army register.
Evening star., 1899-10-02
Army Orders,

Major James c. Merrill, surgeon, United
States army, librarian of the surgeon gem
erals office, has been ordered from this
city to Philadelphia. to attend the meet
ing of the Association CT Medical Libra
rians, October >
Acting Assistant Surgeon z. H. Porter
United States army. has been relieved from
further duty at Fort Hancock, n. j., and
ordered to report at Fort Crook, Nsb, fer
Evening star., 1899-10-02
FriE htfUi 9DeG tfl of Two Men,

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
RICHMOND. Va, October flames Rob-
inson and Wilbur Turner two white men.
lay down to sleep near a lime kiln In the
lower part of the cfty. They were over
come by the fumes: and while insensible
their clothing caught fire and they were
burned to death A%number of casualties
have occurred at the same place