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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25

For some time a japanese delegation has
been seeking at Pekin to secure some as
surance from the Chinese government that
the latter would consent to an alliance be-
tween China and Japan. Strong arguments
were offered in advocacy of the enterprise.
The encroachments of Russia were wildly
pictured, the recently revealed prowess OF
Japan in warfare was exploited, the kind
lIness of England toward Japan was sug-
gested. and even the friendly attitude of
the United States toward both England and
Jaran was preached as a possible factor.
1t S now announced that the delegation
has left Pekin for home. defeated. The
&c ,servatlve' party has obtained access
to ne ear of the dowager empress and per-
sIa1ed her that her best interests lie apart
from an alliance with China'S late antag
onist 1t is not to be doubted that the Rus
sian influence has been an important element
in the case. Russia has already secured
control, virtually actual possession, of
Manchuria. She has advanced to the Pa
cific with a giants strides and has thor
oughly frightened the officials at Pehin.
The empress dowager is clearly impressed
by the fact that Russia is the coming world
power and that it is better for her people
to be under its protection than the ward
q -
land as leader. 1t is clear enough, since
the retirement of the japanese emissaries
from Pekin. that Russia rules China po-
tentialy if not avowedly. If this be the
fact AMI unless the tendency is checked
by some now unexpected event, only the
question of what Russia wants in the way
of territory and authority measures the
probability of continued Chinese integrity
1t is asserted by some authorities that it
is not Russia's purpose to deprive Pekin of
all national significance by reducing China
to the rank of a group of provinces under
her Suzeranty, but that the government at
ST. Petersburg will be content with unin-
terrupted access to the coast. Manchuria
amply supplying this need, and dominant
influence as a friendly adviser at Pekin.
If, however, China continues to follow what
are obviously Russian dictations as to her
foreign and even her domestic policies
there will be very little difference between
her status as a theoretically autonomous
power and an actually subject state. 1t
has been freely asserted that had the Jap
anese mission to Pekin succeeded Russia
would at once have applied such pressure
that either an abrogation of the treaty or
war would follow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25
An Approaching Anniversary.
From the Prov dence Journal

The one hundredth anniversary of the
death OF Washington, which occurs mex
December, should be observed throughout
the country. 1t will offer an excellent on
portun1ty to the patriotic societies to dis
play their energy and to the whole public
TO testify once more to its reverence for
the Father Of his Country Memorial ex
ercises might be held in the schools and
churches and the address of John Mar
shall to Congress, a hundred wears ago.
read as a fitting embodiment of the senti-
ment of the occasion. Over how much
greater a republic these exercises will ex-
tend than the little nation that grieved for
Washington in 1899, And though there is
not now the close and intimate sorrow of
course. that his death evoked among his
contemporaries. his place in the affection
of his countrymen is as exalted as ever.
and his fame has travelled to the farthest
corners of the earth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25
COxey in the Role of n PiutOcrat

The ex-members of Coxey's tramp army
Will no doubt rejoice to hear that their
leader has struck it rich in a Missouri
zinc and lead mine. He has not yet sent
out invitations for them to come and join
him, but they are not Sticklers for form.
1t Will require no engraved invitations or
marching orders to mobilize the hobo army
IN so excellent a cause. 1t has not yet
been decided whether they will march in n
body to Missouri or merely patronize the
freight trains in their usual Informal way.
Ihe main thing Is to get to Joplin, Mo, and
tender their services to their former COM
mander for the good work of getting rid
OF his surplus funds. Yet, what a bitter
disappointment 1t would be to the army
II IT should be greeted with nothing more
reminiscent of old times than an order to
Keep of the grass! Wealth has changed
the ideas of men before Coxeys time Per
maps Coxey Will not know his hobo friends
and travelling compa Mons. If 50 II will
prove the truth of all the bad things he
said flVe years ago about money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25
Good Roads Will Follow.
From the Indianapolis News.

The coming of automobiles will unques-
ticnably accelerate the impulse given by
the bicycle to the making of good roads
When automobiles are made so cheaply
that people must have them, Just as they
must have improved farm machinery, then
1t may be expected that good roads will
come with rush. They cannot come too
soon. 1t has been demonstrated by statis-
tics that it costs American farmers three
times as much to haul a ton at is does thu,
farmers Of Europe. But when automobiles
on good roads so far reduce the cost of
carriage that their use must be general
then the conditions of their USE namely,
reads fit for them to run on, may be ex-
pected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25
Truth.

Truths at the bottom of a WELL"
The men Of wisdom oft would say.
And. likewise. they were wont to tell
How she would scramble out some day.
But recently we've learned that Truth
Has met another sad reverse;
Shes had tumble which, forsooth,
Is something Infinitely worse
A well is bad enough but that
May still be climbed, though with delay.
The case seems different when she's at
The bottom Of a dossier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25
80

The people who denounce Dreyfus pro-
fess Indignation because money is being
contributed for his defense. There is a
popular impression that this is one of the
instances where money talks on the right
side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25

The retailers who are counting assist
ance from Mr.. Rockefeller in their fight
against the beef trust have Of course. as
sured themselves that there will not be
the usual consolidation when the Standard
Oil magnate finds himself at the head Of a
powerful rival institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25

The rumor that British subjects have
been giving secret information to President
Kruger may give England an opportunity
to show that such cases may be managed
without any bordereau or dossier compl-
cations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25
What Makes the Trust an Octopus,
From the st. Ptul Dispatch

A trust that would reduce the cost of the
necessaries of life to the workingman would
be blessing to the country, and every
trust may do this II 1t chooses. The trouble
is that the average trust, after having re-
duced the cost of the article to Itself, by
cutting out the midGle-men adds the saving
to its own account and holds the price
where t was. And that is what makes the
trust an octopus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25

From the Dayton tohio) Herald.

Sir Alfred Austin does very we'll for mar
riages and tea parties. but he doesn't seem
quite the right man to speak severely in
poetry to Dom Paul, IL need should arise
Washington Star.
Where is Kirling? He is the man who
can pant his poetical feet against Dom
Paul with sufficient force to shake those
rusty old whiskers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25

The New Orleans Picayune repeats the
intimation that time may come when
the north will be compelled to receive the
colored population. en- masse. The idea is
not too serious to be combated by a sug-
gestion that it is only in the SUMMER zones
that the watermelon can be depended on
to attain its luscious perfection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25

The accusers of Labor are in danger Of
oVer-reaching themselves. A man with
the nerve to land bullet in the neighbor-
hood of his own spine in order to carry
point is the kind of person the Partisan
populace would be likely to select as the
demi-god of the hour
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25
SHOOTING STARS.
A Steudy Gait.

Il haven't a word to say about it," he
exclaimed, as he sank into a chair and
famed himself. Il have suffered hour after
hour and waited for cold wave. But 1
haven't a word to say about the weather"
"Exhausted?"
mo. I'm penitent. I'm the man who
used to complain about the variability of
the climate"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25

The German emperor is inviting Frances
attention to himself in various ways. He
evidently has no fear of being summoned
to Rennes to tell anything he may happen
to know about the sDreyfus case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25

1t would be a sad blow to Mr. Tod Sloan
if the Prince Of Wales should come over
as the guest of Sir Thomas Upton and
show liking for this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25

There u an impression that Admiral
Dewey in addition to having the wisdom
of Scion and the courage of a Leonidas
possesses the digestion of an ostrich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25

There is happy prospect of being able
to r5survey Porto Rico's coast line with
out danger of alteration with any Euro
pean government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25
An Impression.

They are calling one another a great
many hard names in the Dreyfus trial"
Yes answered Mr.. Cumrox. But 1
take notice they don't darst to say most of
'em right out in English. SOS everybody
can understand EN-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25
The Yacht Race.

Here's hope that peace may reign complete,
While nations join with friendly zest
To speed the white-winged flyers fleet
And give the battle ships a rest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25

Children's Dainty Colored Bingham S1 zS
Dresses. in a variety of pitterns, trim " u o q
med with embroidery and insertion. EACH.
Reduced from S3.75 and $.25.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25

Washington hopes to effect some popular
street railway economies without any as
sistance from Mr.. Tom L. johnson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25

UIn order to avoid delays, on nc
count of personal Absence. letters to
THE STAR should not be Addressed
to my individual connected with the
Office, but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial Business Depart
ments, according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25
Reduced from 75c. and $40

Mems Colored Neglisee Shirts, large
variety .of stylish patteins. some to be zE~
worn with white collars, separate cuffs, dONs
others with collars and cuns attached. EACH
Reduced from ST 90 and $I.5o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25

Children's White and Colored Pque S3 6Ddl
Coats. some trimmed with embroidery ~OsOo
and insertion, others with braid. EACH.
Reduced from 800 to $1,000.
Second floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25
Builds an Imperfshable Monument.
From the Chicago Times Herald

The man who will use a portion of his
means to give books to his native town
and thus place the treasures of learning
within reach of the masses builds a monu-
ment that is imperishable. The books may
be worn out in time, but they constitute
the nucleus of what Is certain to be a per
manent educational force perpetuating the
memory OF the founder for all time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25
Infants
Depa rtment.

A full assortment Of Summer
Dress and Toilet Requisites in stock,
and special attention is called to the
following practical articles at greatly
reduced prices:
Childrens White Dresses in vari- SD zS
ETY. of pretty styles, some trimmed with ~@e ~
lace and insertion. EACH.
Reduced from $3.25, &75 and $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25

Oars mon one way O. gittin inter
debt" said Uncle Eben Some men loses
credit by assumin' financial obligations an
some by braggin dat dey's gwinter do
whit dey knows dey can't"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25
A Pertinent Inquiry.

You make me think of a comic opera
performer. said the person to whom the
Sulu sultan owes money, and who therefore
takes great liberties.
"Why?" was the reproachful inquiry
Simply because I have been married so
many times?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25
Full Line of Guaranteed
Sewing Machines.

Our wv. & L." Sewing Machines vary In price
from $500 to $500. The New Victor, from SIT .0O
To $24.0O. The Capital $3.50 to $24.5O The
Demorest, $500 to s23.OO The Automatic Il
$500. fve-year guarantee and q full set Of at.
tnchments with each machine.
See window display 18th n.
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25
Dressing Sacques,
House Gowns.

Attention is called to the following
lots of "Geisha" Dressing Sacques
and House Gowns at reduced prices
that should interest those needing
such things:
p1 Bas ns White L %6 ,.cs es aI Soc
with white borders EACH.
Reduced from SI.5o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25

Mems COlored Negligee Shirts, made
OF the best materials choice line of CT M
patterns to be WON with white col y Il wv
lars separate cuffs. EACu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25

Plain ColOred Lawn "Geisha' Gowns,
pink. blue and lavender. made with CD =
short yoke, neatly finished with feath- apAe
er-edge braid. EACH
Reduced from $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25
Mems
Depa rt

Our entire remaining stock OF
Mems Colored Negligee Shirts has
been greatly reduced in price to en-
able complete clearance before the
arrival of fall styles.
Mems Coiorcd y, ghgee Shirts. variety
of patterns, including striped, plaid and
small neat effects some to be worn with En-
white collars separate cuffs, others with OVNe
collars and cuffs attached. BACH
Reduced from 75c and $I.oo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25

Boys All-wool Bathing Suits. neat S1 Dr.
striped and checked effects; prettly " l.So
braided sizes to 8. EACH.
Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25

Reduced from ST. so and $2.oo.
First floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25
WO0dWa ard
Store closes at o'cloct-saturdays at O'Clock.
10th. nth and F SITS. NV.

There's a number of pairs Of the Doll Shoes.
which were made to order. yet awaiting claimants
and shall be happy to have the young ladies
call early convenient, advise where they
he sent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25
Young Folks
Shoes.

Specials for Saturday are:
Misses and Children's Russia Calf
Lace ard Button Shoes, sewed soles,
spring heels, autopedic last; excellent
for scashOre OF mountain wear; sizes
Sh to 10R.
Sizes II to 2, per pair, So.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25
White Lawn "Geisha'' Dressing
Sacques, with colored borders, very
dainty.
# . Reduced from SI.5O.
Reduced from $2.2s

Figured Lawn .'Geisha'' Gowns. with
cOlored borders, cool and comfortable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25
Hosiery
Special.

We have just purchased
and shall offer tomorrow,
Saturday, 100 dozen pairs p
Children's Fast Black Rib
bed Cotton Hose; sizes 5
to 1917.
An exceptionally good val,
First floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25

Misses and Childrens Black Box Cllf
Lace and Button Shoes broad ext ension CO nm
soles, spring heels autOpedic last 0ZeWVp
These are new goods just received; sizes
81 to 10h. pain
Sizes II to 2, per pair, $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25

+. d. Corsets. sateen, heavily boned SD
with whaiebone, top finished with en- %S
broidery Pa
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-25
Corset
Department.

bonod. ~AsVV
The evening times., 1899-10-21

NEW YORK, Oct 21.-Today's stock
market prior to the publication of the
bank statement, was extremely dull, and
the trading was largely professional in
character. Preliminary estimates regard
ing the bank statement indicated that
further reduction would appear in the
banks surplus reserves, and chiefly on this
idea the room traders were disposed to op-
crate on the bear side of the market. In
other quarters the declines that took place
were reasonably enough attributable to
the realization of profits, notably in the in
stances of New York Central and Pullman
Palace Car Company. On the other hand,
there We're sharp advances in Sugar. Illi-
nois Central, Louisville and Nashville, and
Union Pacific, common, were decidedly
firm.
The anthracite coal stocks, particularly
| the highest priced issues, were also strong.
The confirmation of the British victory in
South Africa resulted in very strong mar
ket in London for the South African shares
and for consols, while the American quar-
| ter showed irregular changes as compared
with the local closing prices of yesterday.
! Foreign houses had moderate buying or
| ders in this market. Apart from the con-
| lectures as to the showing of the bank
| statement the days situation was rather
featureless.
The particularly sharp rise in sugar re-
| ining was unexplained, except by short
contracts, and the reactionary tendency oi
| Pullman's Palace Car and New York Gen.
! trail was regarded as natural in view of the
sharp advances those stocks have enjoyed
Brooklyn Rapid Transit was heavily dealt
| in, as usual, but the fluctuations in the
stock were comparatively limited.
The bank statement made much more
| favorable showing than was expected or
account OF the large reduction in loans
which decreased s.. .356, ,000 The loss il
actual cash amounted to 81 1880, 900. which
about met the general estimate In conse.
| quence of the showing of these items de-
posits decreased $3.50 600 and as a resul
| surplus reserve rose $263, 900. The banks
now hold s1,370,00O in excess of the law.
| full requirement
The evening times., 1899-10-21

are practiced. 1t is done variously by CIV
ing rebates and granting concessions. He
thought such practices an evil. which
harms the public, the shipper and the rail-
road He laid the responsibility at the
door of the fifht section of the Interstate
Commerce laws, which prohibits the divis-
ion of profits on competition traffic. Had
not the Supreme Court decided that such
division is illegal there was no doubt la
the witness mind that a system OF rates.
traffic and pooling arrangements would
have been evolved, which would no longer
make it necessary to discriminate IN order
TO secure business.
Mr.. Cowen believed that railroad COM
panies should be given the right to make
traffic and rate agreements with one anoth-
err
Stuyvesant Fish, president of the I'LL
nois Central Railroad. appeared upon the
stand during the afternoon session.
The evening times., 1899-10-21
QUARREL OF THE PAINTERS.
Both Factions of Mount Vernon As
sembIy Claim Victory.

From what was learned today, both fac
tions of Mount Vernon Painters Assembly
No. 1898. are claiming a victory at last
nights proceedings of the assembly. Those
who petitioned the courts to restrain their
opponents from using the funds Of the or
ganization for the purchase of Charter
and the necessary paraphernalia, with a
view of afiliating with District Assembly,
No. 66, Knights Of Labor, claim that their
action is sustained and endorsed by ma
jority of the members of the assembly.
On the other hand, those who have sig
nified their intention of affiliating with
District Assembly. which they have done
since their organization. maintain that they
will continue to do So and will receive the
support of a majority of the painters.
II is stated by the conservative members
Of both factions that the whole matter will
be settled without any further friction by
simply letting the majority rule prevail.
The evening times., 1899-10-21
ARRESTED AT A WEDDING.
Suspicious Characters With List OF
FashionabIe Marriages.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2l.-Three men are
locked up in Brooklyn as suspicious
able wedding. While a marriage ceremony
was being performed in the Church of the
Pilgrims. Brooklyn Heights, Thursday
night, Detectives Harrington and Ruddy. OF
Captain Reynolds staff, kept close watch
cn three men who mingled with the guests.
The detectives arrested the men, who said
they were Edward Smith, William Herbert,
and Thomas Reed, Of Manhattan. In
Smiths possession was found a list of the
fashionable weddings which are to take
place in Brooklyn and Manhattan within
Z short time
The evening times., 1899-10-21
TAKEN FOR TURKEYS AND SHOT
A Minister and His Two Sons Wound
ed While Hunting

ALTOONA, Pa, Oct. 21-The Rev L. D.
OFT, the Methodist minister at McVeytown,
and his two sons, about nine and twelve
years old respectively. while out hunting
were shot by Casper Gro who mistook
them for turkeys. Mr.. OFT was shot on the
forehead, one son was shot on the fore
head and rib, and the other son was shot
on the wrist. The shots that struck them
on the head glanced of. or they would have
proved fatal. as the minister and his sons
were only about twenty yards from the
gun
The evening times., 1899-10-21
Army Orders.

The following orders have been issued by The
War Department yesterday:
Acting Assistant Surgeon William Grey Miller
tnitod States Army, is relieved from duty AT
the detention camp, Angel Island, Cal, and viii
report AT San Francisco.
Capt. John Norman Loye, Forty-ffth Infan-
try, United States Volunteers will upon the
expiration Of his present leave Of absence pro-
coed to San Francisco, Cal, for assignment to
duty.
Leave. Of absence for two months TO take
effect on about November 10. 1899. is granted
First Lieut.. Edmund l.. Butts Fifth United
States Infantry.
Leave of absence for month, TO take ef-
feet upon being relieved from recruiting duty
is granted Capt. Edgar ". Howe, Seventeenth
United States Infantry
The evening times., 1899-10-21
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Leans of $lo a.: .;;;s: :; sss:s. =.

Wagons, etc, at lowest rates and on the day
you apply We are loaning on the Building q
Loan Association plan, which makes the cost OF
Carrying loans much less than you pay else
where and allows you to pay it of in any sized
notes you desire. running from one to twelve
months. You only pay for the use OF money ior
loan with some other company We will pay it
off and advance you more money II desired. Rates
cheerfuly given and no cost TO you unless loan
is made Loans made anywhere in the District
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entiic American Building.
National Mortgage Loan Go.
625 Street N. W..