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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08

from one whom he describes an 'intel-
ligent and trustworthy resident of Dawson
City" The extract follows:
II fear that many will invest capital in
wildcat schemes up here. Do not believe
the plausible stories that are told. Speci-
mems of rich quartz sent out which are
artificial. Gold is forced into the creviceS
of the quartz and even nuggets are made
here from castings and moulds. In fact,
the jewellers here getting fancy prices
for nuggets which they make. Lies. trick
cry, immortality and every vice luXuriate in
a mining camp; and Dawson is equal to the
worst"
There is reason to believe that many such
tricks are played to persuade far-away in
vestors that fortunes are in sight. There
is no limit to the dishonesty of men when
the sale of mines mining stocks is in
volved. The stories of sailed mines, plugged
quartz and other manipulations have often
been told to warn the gullibe. Ordinarily
there would be little danger of general de-
ception. but the Yukon fever has carried
many people off their feet and they can not
realize that there will be treachery in so
promising a region. The very richness of
the field puts premium upon dishonesty,
for the unwary are thrown off their guard
by the belief that where the percentage of
success is so great the chance of fraud must
be small Specimens from the klOndyke
are not likely to carry much weight as
tokens of mines value in the face of this
disclosure. Better evidence of richness
than few dust-packed bits of quartz and
a handful of irregular Jumps of gold ought
to be demanded by the would-be investor
in Yukon mining land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08

nificance and importance" Nor Will Prof.
Smith allow that the Americans were en-
tilted to what little was accomplished. The
french interfered at the opportune mo-
ment and saved the day for the colonists.
In summing up Prof. Smith says:
The war was not fruitful of military
genius or great exploits. WaShingtons
moral leadership was superb. but he won no
battle The endurance of his army at Val
ley Forge is the most heroic incident in the
history. and against il have to be set many
incidents far from heroic. The royal gem
erals We're about the worst ever sent out by
England. and their army was largely COM
posed of German hirelings. In the open
field the Hessians won; in bush fighting the
Americans. The patriots, according to the
express statement of Washington We're re-
duced to extremity when France threw her
weight into the scale. The savagery on
both sides. especially in the Carolinas was
revolving
While severe, this is comforting because
1t comes,at time when the American peo-
pie urged by some of their number to
ahase themselves in the light of recent his
tory. They are hesitating about doing So
They are loath to give up Dewey and
Sampson. Schley and Hobson Shafter and
Wheeler, Roosevelt and Funston and many
others. as OF small moment and smaller
achievements. But Prof. Smith smooths
the way. If we began in small things and
with small men. may We not be mistaken
as TO ourselves today? If Washington and
Paul Jones We're little fellows; if the fight
with the elements at Valley Forge was the
best night the cOlonists put up: if it was
france who actually saved the cause, why
theh. OF course, the American people need
not De sensitive at this time, nor hesitate
about confessing themselves busterers and
DULLES nor about entering into bonds for
something like modesty and good behavior
for the future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08

The attitude Of the anJi-American Ameri-
cans is that. considered in all Of its aspects,
the war with Spain was a sorry piece of
business and the result reflects credit on
nobody.
In the first place as they insist the Gu
bans We're unworthy OF succor. They were
merely lot Of bush-fghters railing. with
no very good cause. against their home
government They should have been left
To- their own devices In the second place.
Spain was an easy mark for the United
States Her commanders both on sea and
land. We're no great shakes and her armies
and fleets Of little account A line of old
huIks were sunk in Manila bay. and several
fairly good ships We're overpOwered and de-
stroyed at Santiago. General Toral lost his
nerve OF Shafter would have failed And
thus ii Is that these individuals endeayor
to take the shine on the American triumph.
Just at this time has appeared a history
OF the American Revolution by Sir
George Trevelyan, a nephew of Lord Ma
caulay. written in sympathy with the cause
of the colOnists and in praise of their lead
ers and achievements For an English
view Of that epoch-making movement il Is
unusual and generous-so much SO indeed
as promptly to challenge warm criticism by
those who hold to what may be termed the
Tory view
Prof Goodwin Smith of Canada voices
this view in very energetic fashion. In a
review of Sir Georges book he asserts that
the whole matter has been very much mag
nified- After all, to tell the truth, this
American Revolution was limited In its Sig
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08

tSome Atlanta musicians expressed II
opinion that there is no music in Dixie
and congratulated an orchestra on beir
unable to play it,
No music in old "Dixiet'
And all these years we'd thought
That tune ranked with the finest
That our mothers ever taught
In the northland and the southland:
In the east and in the west,
1t is echOing, and we cheer it
Mongst the songs we love the best.
No music in old 'Dixie!'
Yet 1t sets the heart a-thrill
And bids old foes clasp hands again
In honor and good will;
The people pause to hear 1t
From the highest in the land
To the little pickaninny
Who is marching with the band.
No music in old "Dixier'
Good masters. have your way.
You have scrutinized and sifted
Till your heads are bent and gray
We will love the world, despite you,
While you prove with subtle powers
That there is no light in sunshine
And no sweetness in the flowers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08
Owe an Apology to the People.
From the Louisville Post.

The nation is strong enough to treat with
contempt the uurestrained cursings of At
kinson. He is a harmless writer whose
measure of influence is not increased by
such publications. In times of danger II
mighS be necessary to restrain him, but
these are not dangerous times.
The case against Senators Jones' Hear
and Caffrey is on a different basis Not
one OF these men would have uttered these
words of Atkinson. Yet they have them
printed at public expense to their own
shame.
1t is a gross violation of privilege and
the senators owe an apology to their asso-
ciates and to the people at large.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08
From an Anti-Expnnsion Organ

FROM the Boston Transcript.
The governments action in prohibiting
the circulation in the Philippines of read
ing matter intended or calculated to cause
disaffection in the ranks is salutary. Not
one in a thousand soldiers might be slim
ulated to disobedience thereby, but the one
Is worth saving from the provost marshal.
powers; on the contrary, it is acting within
them. Nor does it make any difference in
the application of the law that the volun-
teers were citizens a little while ago and
may be citizens a little while hence They
are in the military service of the United
States and are soldiers so long as they re-
main In it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08
S2.A0 PAIL r,

These include Mems S. Pat
ent Leather and Russet Willow
Calf Shoes, and Mems $3.5o and
81 Black and Russell Vici Kid,
and Russell Russia Calf Shoes.
All are "hand-sewed" welt
shoes, and fully worth their
regular prices, but owing to the
popularity of our round-toe
"Hu-man-ic" Shoes, we are
forced to sacrifice these me
dium-narrow" toe Shoes for
S2.49 per pair, at which price
they are the greatest values ever
offered. Heavy inroads were
made in the stock last week, but
we can still fit almost any foot.
Better come in tomorrow for a
pair of these $3.50, 81 and S.
Shoes while they can be had at
SAG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08
Folding
Screens.

We shall display in Rug Depart
ment tomorrow, Tuesday, very
choice collection of three-fold silko-
lene Filled Screens which for dainti-
ness of filings and artistic workman
ship of frames cannot be excelled.
A good 3-fold Silkolene Screen, white ash Gro
frames. pretty filings. Each. ............ p1-oO
Better grades ST. 5, S2.75, $500. $3.50. $500
and $50.
Each a1"'a Japanese Screens black and gold $3.50
4-fold Hand-painted japanese Screens G, ~
Usually $500. Each Observation-Disclosures. p@f-/ >
uss1 s96 Each screens $500
Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08
exact, Open, Honest"

From Printers Ink.
The Washington Evening Star has for
score of years, or even more, stood in the
foremost rank among papers that believe
the advertiser entitled TO know the actual
circulation of the paper in which he buys
space. If any paper in the country has
been more exact, open. honest and every
way above board on this delicate question
of newspaper ethics. the writer does not at
this moment recall the name.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08
On the Wrong Track.

Always think before you speak" muir
INJURED the loquacious Filipino philosopher
who was being intrusted with a flag of
truce.
You want to forget about that proverb
while you are attending to this business"
said the general. Just you say we sur
render as quickly you can. If you stop
to think they'll give us another whipping in
the Interim
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08
PacifyinE Her,

Men consider themselves the lords of
CT eation don't they?" said Mr.. Meektons
wife, with a sheer.
Yes Henrietta" answered her husband.
There is no doubt that a great many men
make that assumption. But it DOESN'T
amount to anything. Every practical per
son knows that these ideas of aristocracy
and nobility are playing out nowadays"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08
Refrfgerators
And Water Coolers.

We have complete stock of the
best kinds of Refrigerators and Wa
ter Coolers-Belding's New Per
lection" and the "Odorless." They
are ours for this market. They are
scientific food preservers and ice
savers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08
Handkerchief
Special.

Women's All-linen Hemstitched
Handkerchiefs, unlaundered, with
hand drawn corners and border of
drawn work, in pretty designs. Very
superior quality and very dainty.
Special price, I29c. each.
First floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08

Did anybody ever try to civilize your
asked the stranger
Once answered the heather. but he
was a near-sighted tenderfoot with an out
of-date gun. He couldn't shoot worth a
picayune."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08
Mamahan's Moth
Paper and Bags.

We have a complete line of Mana
hans Moth Preventives, and we di-
rect to them the especial attention of
those who have never used them
they require no accommodation to
those WHO have used them. When
properly used they always keep win
ter garments, blankets, etc, free from
moths.
Manahan's Moth Paper large sheets,. &C.
Manahan's Moth Paper fsmaIl sheets,. Per
4
Manahan's Moth Bags; size l. Each. 3SC.
Manahan's Moth Bags; size 2 Each. 4oc
Manahan's Moth Bags; size 3. Each. zoe.
Manahan's Moth Bags; size l. Each. 65C.
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08

The Cubans should have a little while in
which to get over the traditions of discon-
tent which have been forced upon them for
so many years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08

Free silver politicians will regard Admiral
Deweys Willingness to sit down to d s5O-a-
plate dinner as forever settling his chance
to become President, even should he change
his mind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08

There is a great deal of regret in Aguin-
aldos mind over the fact that he has lately
been unable to keep any one capital city
in working order long enough to get
through an appropriation bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08
1t Cannot Prevent 1t.
From the St. Paul Dispatch.

From the ST. Paul Dispatch
The only thing this government could do
to deserve the criticism 1t Is receiving at
the hands of Atkinson and his fellow con-
per-heads. east and west, would be to
permit the sending of the reasonable stuff
prepared by Atkinson to the soldiers in the
Philippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08

1t is not consistent for Wall street to
frown upon any trust, however large. If
any trust is right, all are right, and the
bigger the trust the better.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08
Ten New Books
At Special Prices.

Hermione and other Poems, by
Edward Rowland Sill. Publishers
price, SI.OO. Soc.
Pris Dners and Captives, by Henry Seton
MeTriman. Publishers price 81 25....... pl.OO
Love Among the Lions: A Matrimonial
Experience, by F. Anstey. Publishers o.,
pub I price s. 5's.afa lie raienne SI2o
a Double Thread, by Ellen r Fowler
listers price 81 .5o .a''un! rup- 20
The Fowler, by Beatrice Harraden. au-
thor of Ships That Pass in the Night. q ~
Publishers price $3.50. ................. Sl ~
The Liar. by Gilbert Parker author OF o
Seats Of the Mighty. Publishers price soc. 4OC
Mems Tragedies. by X. V. Rsly. Pub c. ~
fishers price $3.50. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. pl-No
The Cross Triumphant. by Florence Morse
p MisSs 81 - author OF li.us' luDshers SIoo
Ifuder the Beech Tree by Arlo Bates A
81 so 'ou'he OF poems r'oiisner ifiee SI2o
Book Dept.-Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08

Our "W & L. Sewing Machines price from $1,000 to
$4,000 the only shuttle machines we know made with
bearings The Victor ranges price from SI7oo to
The Capital $500 S25o The Demorest $500 to S23oo FIVE
year guarantee and full with each machine
SeondGoo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08

1t is strongly suspected that final clear
ing up of the Dreyfus case would throw a
great deal of Industrious talent in the fic-
ton department of journalism temporarily
out of employment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08
Reeds ssOdorless. -
$3.50 to $500.

9l2.5o TO $500.
We have the same with the food
chambers finished in white enamel
which is pleasing to the eye and adds
sweetness to the food.
$500 to $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08
SHOOTING STARS.


That man you have put me up against
has an advantage that l didn't know
about" said the pugilist, dscOntentedly.
What's that?" asked the manager.
'He used to belong to debating So
ciety"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08
HeirlOOnS.

Naught goes to waste, though years ma
fit
And change is what the people love;
Those old-time anecdotes will fit
The brand new hero like a glove.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08

Baron Won Stengel at the peace confer
cree may turn out to be great a mistake
as was Admiral Won Diederich at Manila.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08

Pennsylvania will be doing well to get it's
full share of congressional representation
without grasping for the speakership.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08

Aguinaldo Is perhaps entitled to some lit
tie credit for the candid manner in which
H. has RETAINED from claiming that any of
his towns We're fireproof
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08

Admiral Dewey may be depended on to
revise his speech very carefully before APP
pearing at New York's complimentary ban
Quet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08
Nursery Refrigerators.

30 called because of their convenient size. Inst
right for the nursery. the sick room or for small
family; made Of nak grained galvanized iron; lined
walls packed-complete with nickel faucet. etc.
S2.45 each.
Also Grocers' Refrigerators and
Ice Chests, in all sizes and STYLES
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08
Summer Curtains
And EIangings.

The time for replacing the heavy
hangings by lighter ones is here.
We direct attention to Our new stock
of Draperies, Summer Curtains, Cur
tain Materials, Bead Portieres, Stoop
Seats and various other warm wealth
er requisites.
Snow Flake Curtains regular size, in full line
ef nsm coI%rng gsir very dainty summer
Snow Flake Curtains, with silk cross stripes reg
uiar size. in beautiful line of coiors. Per or
Cross-stripe Curtains, regular size, in oriental
reds and blues, with tinsel stripe Per O. Or
Snow Flake Curtains with silk cross stripes in
Per p, I nara me OF coi'rs $500 and S35o
Madras Curtains with silk cross stripes full size
beautiful color combinations. Very dainty. G 70
Ter par OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES To'oO
Cottage Portieres in striped effects; will launder
and not fade; yards long, ~ inches wide @ 10
Fer pair -....,.-..'
Madagascar Porch Cushions Each. soc.
Japanese Porch Mats. 18-inch. Each, occ
loC., 3 FOR. -
A lot Of Japanese Beaded Porticres CT ~
odd and pretty color combinations. Each. pi'@o
Rope Portieres, in beautiful line Of CO co
coorS. Each. T--JO
Fish Net sumner Portieres for hangngs G. M
and draperieS. Fer pair ...-,.....-... DO'oO
We also direct attention to our
splendid facilities for making
Slip Covers to order,
Window Shades to order,
Window Screens to order,
Door Screens to order.
And for cleansing lace curtains
and blankets, renovating mattresses
and pillows and reupholstering fur
niture. Estimates cheerfully fur
nished.
Special.
500 IS-inch Saline Covered Sofa,
Porch, Stoop or Hammock Pillows
"a host of pretty patterns.
ISc. each.
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08
American Heroes and achievements.

Richard Croker has been very much
worried Of late but it was by a carbuncie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08
w alter Coolers,

Best Japanned Water Coolers with psIvsniza
iron inning nickel faucet-a great ice saver
CSC. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08
Belongs New Perfection.

Beldng's Ice Chests made the same as refricer-
ators lined with galvanized iron; packed with char
coal sheathing; galvanized iron shelves
$3.50 to $Io.75 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08

The Best Poreelan-lined Water Coolers. charcoal
packed; outside handsomely enameled; nickel fan
Gets.
SI.05 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08
GOOD
ZION BY
SAVING
SHOE
NEWSg
Last weeks big shoe business
to be exceeded this week!

Women with small feet will
find factory seconds" of Jen-
ness Miller HYGIENE
So Oxfords and $3.50 S n .os
and SIS shoes selling
at
Women will find
New SI.5o Madras s Il no
Linen Oxfords selling
tor
s. s;. T S:5 E.s T sas5 1;s9 49,.
Slippers selling for.
Women will find ST Gray
d dom sli @asa'' ,s HSa; 49,
tor
Women will find stylish. Soft
and Flexible Nici Kid SN,AQ
Oxfords, in the latest u
shapes, selling for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08

Coored Silk Petticoats. umbrella style deep cord
ed rutie, tape at waist.
S3.75 Each.
Coored Taffcta SILK Petticoats. umbrella STYLE
two narrow rufies on bottom, velvet binding French
back.
5000 Each.
Second loor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08

Fourth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-08
Full Line of New Sewing Machines.

pD-ON
Infants Dept. Second floor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-06
A GREAT BALL.
To Be Given by the Wilkes Barre
Press Club ON Friday

one Of the leading social events of
the season. the annual dance Of the
Wilkes Barre Press club. will be given
In the armory. at Wilkes Barre, on
Friday evening, April 9TH, and the af-
fair promises even to surpass the for
mer events which have so pleased the
people. The decorations, which have
always been a dazzling display. will
be more elaborate than ever and will
be put up by Thurman, of Scranton
"A florist will assist and furnish the
plants ana ferns.
The music is another important
feature of the Press club affairs, and
Will be up to the usual standard. Alex
ander's full concert band and Open
helms complete orchestra have been
engaged. They will combine in a de-
lightful Introductory concert. after
which each will play alternatively, a
charming program of dance music.
All arrangements will be perfected
for the entertainment. comfort and
pleasure of the clubs guests, and the
1899 dance promises to surpass IN Cv-
cry way it's three predecessors.
a number of Scrantonians will at.
tend, as they have done in years past,
and number of tickets for reserved
seats have been set aside for them
and can be had at the box office the
night of the ball.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-06
A soC1ABLE HIeHwAYMAN.
Visited the County Jail, Was Recog-
nized and Arrested.

On the night of June A. 1898, Thomas
Ruddy, West Side cripple, was way
laid and robbed of $50 on Scranton
street by three men who were after
wards identified as Michael Goggins,
william Lyons and John Nealon.
The latter two were captured and
are now in Jail under sentence. An
indictment was found against Cog
gins, but he had skipped out and
the subpoena had to be marked mot
found"
Efforts were made to find him at
various times since, but, further than
that he was at one time in the vicin-
lty of Delaware working on an oyster
boat, nothing could be learned of his
whereabouts.
1t was expected that he would come
back to the city when he thought the
affair had blown over. and true to eX-
pectations, he did. Tuesday afternoon
he was among the visitors at the coun-
~ Jail and was recognized by one of
the deputies, who notified the police.
Search was made for him about town
during the night but it was unavail-
Ing. Yesterday morning Detective
MOir and Patrolman Walsh chanced a
visit to Goggins' home and found him
there.
He is now i'm the county Jail and will
be arraigned at the next term Of Grim
inal court.