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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-09
Sir WiIfrid In Chicago.

Sir Wilfrtd Laur1er is in Chicago, in at
tendance upon the fall festivities, and Is
being received on all sides with enthusi-
asm. his welcome differing conspicuously
from that which 1t was said he feared to
encounter a few months ago. This Is as
Inc Star forecasted at the time, and it Is
en'inently satisfactory in view of the rela-
lions between the United States and Can
ada. The premier of the dominion is
sensible man. and he knows that the gov
eminent of the United States will pursue
its course with regard to the Alaskan
boundary uninfluenced by any scenes or in
c:dents connected with the affair in Chi
cago. He puts the case aptly himself when
he speaks of this difference of opinion as a
slight family jar. 1t is sure to be settled
without resort to war unless some entirely
Unforeseen and improbable incident arises
to spoil the good humor of both peoples
The boundary question is by no means as
complex as that which has just been ad-
5usted In Paris. The records in the case
are clearer, the evidences of undisputed oc-
cupation of the land in question are more
to the point, and there Is at the bottom a
treaty which puts the case in fairly defni-
tive terms. The affair is so simple, even,
that it does not warrant the summoning Of
a court of arbitration. Canada claims GER
tain lands because she needs them The
United States demurs at the claim because
Canada has in the recent past acknowl-
edged American title to the territory in dis
pute, and because the dominion has not
thus far proposed satisfactory equivalent
for the grant of the ocean outlet demanded
Good nature such as that now displayed by
Sir Wilfrid Laurier will go much further
toward crystallizing the matter upon
business-like basis than will the surly COM
ments of one of the Canadian cabinet Off
GERS. who were quoted the other day to the
effect that the United States has no more
than a squatters sovereignty over the
Lynn canal. and that it was high time the
trespasser was elected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-09

says that wheat is not eat boom prices.
and makes no mention of the fact that.
after Mr.. Bryans defeat, wheat, against
the solemn warning of the siiverites, went
to dollar a bushel.
If Mr.. Jones had returned with new ar
guments on the silver question, with an
illuminating definition of Imperialism. and
a promising remedy for trusts. and had an
nounced them, a public service would have
been rendered and generally acknowledged.
He is on the right track on the subject of
next years candidates. and his prediction
of the reafirmation of the Chicago plat
form accords with popular expectation. But
that the refutation of all the contentious
put forward in support of that platform in
1896 can now. or next year, safely be ig-
nored whistled down the wind is a
strange note to proceed from an alert and
aggressive party manager.
The one change announced by the Arkan-
sas senator will give universal pleasure.
His health is restored, and he is ready for
hard work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-09

The Star the other day expressed some
curiosity as to whether his trip abroad had
in any way modified the views of Senator
Jones of Arkansas on questions of interest
to his party. That curiosity is now graft
fed. Mr. Jones has landed, and has
promptly submitted to catechising on that
point. He is as vague and unsatisfactory
on the questions of trusts and imperialism
as though he had never left the country.
He is opposed to both. just as every body
else is. But his observations are no more
illuminating than those of Mr.. Bryan or
those of Mr.. Mclean. neither OF whom has
advanced beyond the partisan cries of the
hour.
On the question Of silver Mr.. Jones has
not budged an inch. Evidently he cannot
be budged. The history of the last three
years has been lost him. AS he views
the situation the farmers are still mortgage
ridden, the mills idle, and an army of men
anxious for work Is still tramping up and
down the land. He has not been instructed
By the divorcing Of wheat and silver. He
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-09
A Fallen Hero.

1t would be vastly enlightening If by
some telepathic means the world might
secure reliable reports of the agitation in
the midst of the Bostonian sages over the
disclosure that Admiral Dewey Is not an
anti-imperialist. They have pinned their
faith upon him. They have even quoted
his alleged words to show that he chafed
under his uniform. impatient of the official
restraint which forbade him to critcise the
unholy purposes and policies OF the gov
eminent. They devised a so-calied record
Of an ENHANCEMENT between the admiral
and Agulnaldo. They forecasted that upon
his return home he would advise for with
drawal in the name of caution, economy
and Filipino independence. Next to Aguin-
aldo. In short, Admiral Dewey held first
place in their hearts as one of them, and
withal and nevertheless, a man of action
and influence But, alas. how is the idol
shattered. The admiral has but returned
to quench their hopes. He has but spoken
to destroy all their fictions. He has but
consulted with the President to infuse new
vigor into the government program of
paclfication. Beneath the unruff1ed surface
which culture requires Boston must seethe
with bitter regrets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-09
A Change In the Yachting Program.

Last weeks three failures to secure a
decisive result in the international yacht
races are without parallel in the history Of
the sport. 1t is now the determination Of
the committee in charge of the contest to
change the program to force an issue in
order to avoid further delays. If possible
1t is certain. Of course. that there will
eventually be wind enough to send one or
the other Of the yachts over the thirty mile
route within the time limit and the chances
for a repetition OF the 1ukes of last week
grow very much less each day. 1t seemed
Saturday morning that the racers would
have even more wind than they could con-
veniently manage. But once more the
breeze filtered out into a practical calm
and another day was lost. These repeated
failures are trying both to the nerves and
the purses of the principals Each side has
plenty of money. but even millionaires vince
at fruitless expenditures on such a large
scale as that involved in an International
yacht race. Sir Thomas Upton is report ed
as being impatiently anxious for a decision
He is a good loser and is wealthy enough
to stand for even an extravagant expendi-
ture in the effort to lift the cup" 1t
would be unfortunate, however if this
series We're to cost so much that yachtsmen
would hesitate before planning another
competition, for these races contribute
largely to the good feeling between the two
countries, despite such awkward expert
ences as that In which Lord Dunraven
figured. The committee, in determining to
drop the intervening day between races, af-
ter Thursday. show a marked consideration
for the excursion fleet, In return for the ex-
cepuonal care displayed by the managers
of these craft in observing the course rules
1t matters little whether this care on the
part Of the excursion captains is due to a
love of the sport or fear OF the patrol
fleet. The results are worthy Of acknowl-
edgment and the action Of the cup commit
tee must have a good effect In maintaining
the discipline which has been preserved
thus far to an Unprecedented degree In
accordance with the change in the program
there will be four races this week. perhaps
enough to decide the contest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-09

convenient size and these sell in London for
$5.25 ton For Industrial use the bricks
are perforated and weigh about ten pounds
EACH while for domestic use the material
Is cast into lers-shaped molds a little less
than pound each in weight 1t is re-
ported that there is practically no smoke
from the combustion even when fresh fuel
is added to the fire. which appears in the
form of long white and blue flames. The
ashes and other residual products do not
exceed three per cent, while one pound of
fuel Will evaporate fourteen pounds of wa
ter AS coal advances in value owing to
the enormous increases in the demand for
1t in this rapidly developing mechanical age
there will be corresponding demand for
some combination fuel which will utilize the
wastes of the coal heaps. The insistent call
heard in every large city for. smokeless
fuel. too. is certain to give a decided mar
ket value to any process which will cheap
ly and reliably furnish a non-smoking COM
bustible which does not require special
furnace of intricate design
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-09
Where Dewey Stands.

From the Memphis Scimitar
In Difference to counsel given by Admiral
Dewey in an interview with the President
the cruiser Brooklyn. the gunboats Machias
and Marietta and several other naval yes.
sells are to be dispatched to Manila at the
earliest possible day. The admiral also ad,
vised that the military forces in the Philip
pines be increased, as to insure the
prompt and complete suppression Of the re-
volt.
1t is further stated-but oh! this would
be too. too much!-that he expressed him.
self in favor Of the permanent occupancy
Of the islands. Let us hope that he stopped
short Of that The aunties are our fellow
creatures. after all, and we could not wish
to see them utterly crushed.
But 1t does seem that Aguinaloo will have
to fall back on the support Of Bryan. Hoar
Atkinson. the unspeakable Lentz and q
few others.
Dewey is where he has always been--or
the side Of the flag. Little cares he foI
saddle-colored patriots" who make the
torch and the secret knife their deadliest
wea pons of war. He won't trust them, but
he will trust his own people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-09

Senator Hoar VINO has just returned from
a protraCted visit to Europe. says the
English are laughing in their sleeves d.
the American attitude in the Philippines.
This Is meant to shame us. Laughing III
such circumstances is an assertion of SUI
periority Mr. Hoar would have US believe
that in English opinion. we have gotten
ourselves into a very tight place, and are
showing ourselves thoroughly unequal TO
the emergency. Is 1t a time for anybody
to laugh? Are the English. in particular.
justified in any amusement at our expense
Should not their own experience with Ash
atics suggest to them little patience ana
liberation in considering our case? They
have had great and deserved success. But
was 1t achieved without difficulty? was
their colonial Rome built in day?
India Is a rich and shining Jewel In the
English crown But think of what it was
in the rough Think of what 1t cost to cut
and polish it, Give and Hastings are re-
corded among English heroes, and proper
ly They were great men. They did great
deeds although both. in doing them. COM
mitted great crimes. Give was censured
by parliament, and was bounded to a sui
cide's grave. Hastings escaped censure
only because of the protractedneSs OF MS
trial A prompt verdict would nave
brought him under But the eight or ten
years of the trial exhausted the pubic in
terest in the charges and cooled the pub
lie passions. and Hastings went free.
Does not the fact that history has done
Justice to these men, and that all English
men today do homage to their memories,
show that early failures and difficulties. and
even crimes. have been forgiven In the
recognition of the wonderful work that in
the end was wrought? Does England re-
greet ever having gone to India? Would
she not stake her existence on maintain
ing her authority there today?
There are many differences In the two
problems. There Is no private corporation
developing the Philippines. The voyage
hither is not on a sailing vessel. requiring
is directly in charge, and is in direct COM
munication by cable with its representa-
tives. No great crimes by public officials
or individuals are likely. The checks on
conduct are numerous, and will prove eff
fective We shall make mistakes. and pay
dearly for our experience. But in the end
We shall triumph. and the full story when
written will not be one of shame or re-
gret In the name of proud people.
Mr.. Hoar has probably not been sufii-
GENTLY explicit Some Englishman must
have laughed out loud. And did Mr.. Hoar
Join him? He ought to describe the scene
and the occasion-how he and his English
friend laughed and nudged each other at
Uncle Sans expense. on the theory that
the joke is on Uncle Sam.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-09
A Gift From the People.


Admiral Dewey has frankly accepted the
offer of the Dewey home fund committee
to give him residence in Washington. He
states that had the home been offered by a
few wealthy people he would have declined
it, but as 1t is the gift of 5000 contributors
he gladly takes it as coming from the peo-
pie just as he has received the sword of
honor bestowed upon him by Congress.
While some have expressed doubts as to
whether Dewey would accept the proposed
gift the admiral has unquestionably done
the correct thing after his usual fashion.
The same principle and law of politeness
as between the people of a nation and an
individual they desire to compliment. A
present is often received with thanks by an
individual not because he needs it or values
it for it's pecuniary worth but an ex-
preston of the goodwill and generous in
tentions of the donor. The admiral, there
fore, in acting within this general rule of
society has made no mistake. To refuse to
accept the gift, under all the crcum-
stances, would have been an ungraceful act
"a thing Dewey is incapable OF.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-09
A Nautical Variation.

Bring out your dainty yachts, which fly
So swift before the breeze"
Whose crews we're loath to bid good-by
When called to distant seas
Bring out the craft, which. like some lass
In gay apparel trips
Across the scene. Let old 'uns pass
We're tired of battle ships.
We weary Of grim duty's voice;
The cannons' roar so bold.
No more do gentle folk rejoice
To hear them fret and scold
We fear the lion, but we love
The lambkin when he skips
Let softer moods our plaudits move,
We're tired of battle ships
"When there Is any.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-09
SmOkeIesa Coal,

While experts have been at work on the
mechanical side seeking to solve the smoke
nuisance problem by a Encouragement of
the CRATES and flues of furnaces. chemists
have been likewise active, and it may be
that they have really reached the goal
of smokeless fuel first. La Nature of
Paris in a recent issue describes a COM
posite fuel which has lately been marketed
in London. which is said to burn without
smoke, but with intense heat. and to leave q
minimum of residue. 1t Is said that the
combustible is a mixture of ninety-three
per cent of coal dust with seven per cent
of a mixture of pine-probably pulped or in
the form of sawdust-and caustic lime The
composition IL compressed into bricks OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-09
English Open Stock
Dinner Sets.

We are selling more Open-stock
Dinner Sets than ever before, and
offer great variety of daintily Dec
GRATED English Porcelain Dinner
Patterns, which are of the best wear
ing qualities only, and from which
you can buy single pieces or hall
dozens or complete sets in just the
shapes and sizes you prefer.
We call special attention to the
new, artistic Red Minton effect Dor
der pattern, our turquoise and gold
border pattern and our dainty Limo
ges effect pattern, which are now
being shown in open stock, each
piece being plainly marked, rang
ing in price from
Sc. to $500 a Piece.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-09
Reason for Chicago. Celebration.

From the Chicago News.
There Is popular misrepresentation re-
speeding the purpose Of the celebration of
Chicago day. 1t Is urged that the Chicago
fire was of the greatest calamities in
history and that people do not usually make
a holiday to commemorate the anniversary
of a great misfortune. Nevertheless, the
annual celebration of Chicago is not only
logical but inevitable. For to the present
generation the 9th of October became the
day of fire stories. On that day every dra-
matte old inhabitant recounted hQys he fled
with his family from the flames and every
statistical old inhabitant rehearsed the
figures as to area burned, property de-
stroyed and water pumped The celebra-
ton was invented to head them off.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-09
SHOOTING STARS.
The Fuel Problem.

Il suppose you had money to burn in
the Klondike?''
NO. answered the man who had been
lying by the hour I'VE didn't have any
thing but chunks Of chilly incombustible
gold We'd have paid a big price for a
few scuttlefuls Of dollar bills"
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Ambition.

I'VE want to keep moving" said the Fill
Pine. 'if only as matter of patriotic
pride"
But we have already put up several
thousand huts. only to abandon them
"Of course. Every time we raise a few
poles and pile on a lot of brush for a roof,
1t goes down on the plat-books of history
as town. All we need do is to travel
lively, and in a few years we'll convert the
entire Island of Luzon into a vast metrop-
oltS''
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w York Mail and Express.

From the New York Mall and Express.
Not a thing has been heard of the Hon.
Jerry Simpson of Kansas since he was
hooted off the stage at a political meeting
for expressing the hope that Aguinaldo
might triumph over the American troops
1t Is uncertain. therefore. whether Mr..
Simpson has vanished by evaporation OF
hidden himself In q cyclone cellar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-09

A number of republicans showed their
true Kentucky hospitality by welcoming
Goebel when he came to their community
1t is not beyond belief that Mr.. Goebel
may be more popular with some Of the
republicans of his state than he is with
some of the democrats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-09

There Is no telling what great things
Washington's base ball club might have
done II the season had been longer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-09
Luck.

II didn't know what to do about the
strange cat that came to our house." re-
marked the man whose coat-sleeves are
too short. But we finally decided to keep
1t. You see. my wife Is a little supersti-
tious. And l don't know but she Is right
Have you had any good luck?"
We'll. yes. We've had some. The cat
hasn't scratched or bitten any Of the chill
dren yet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-09

After his recent handshaking experiences.
Admiral Dewey will probably be more
cautious than ever about embarkinS on a
political campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-09

Sir Wilfrid Laurier has kissed two little
Chicago girls who presented him with some
red roses. Sir Wilfrid is evidently unin
formed about what happened to Hobson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-09

The French government Is inclined to
insist. far as possible. on a mo questions
asked" arrangement in connection with the
DreYfuS case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-09

Aguinaldo has just intrusted Agoncillo
with new and important responsibilities.
This looks like a direct slight to Mr.. Atkin-
SON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-09
The Shamrock.

She started forth in "petticoats,"
But later she reveals
A fixed determination to
Display a pair of heels.
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Novelty
China.

Every week now brings us the lat
est productions of the European pot
teries in novelty china. We have
just received new collection of Ash
Trays, Tobacco Boxes, Nut Trays
Match and Ash Trays combined
Bon Bon Boxes, Devil Ink Wells
Skull Tobacco Boxes, ETC., which we
shall place on center counters tomor-
row, at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-09
Thin Blown
Table Tumblers.

We also offer ten barrels of new
Thin Blown Table Tumblers, in best
size and neatly etched in four choice
designs, including Greek and Star
and Fleur de Lis, at
&c. Each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-09

Mr.. Pingree should not be permitted to
retire from public life without the honor of
having a fancy brand of potato named
after him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-09

That rough-shod old statesman. Dom
Paul, seems absolutely without respect for
Europe's verge-of-war traditions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-09
A Voice From the Past.

But, my dear Lord Dunraven,' said
the amiable Englishman, you must adj
NIT that the Americans have done their
best to secure a satisfactory race
Done their best! was the whitening re-
tort. Cant you see the plot? They held
the wind down on purpose. knowing that
the oftener the contest Is called off the
longer they will be able to keep the cup"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-09

The British temperament may be rather
Slow about seeing joke, but it can spot
gold mines instanter
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Practical PhilaM thrOpy.

1t is clearly the intention of Mr.. Andrew
Carnegie that the new home of the Wash
ington Public Library shall be credit to
the capital city. His second increase in
the donation for the creation of this struc-
ture just announced brings the total to
S35o,pU. forty per cent more than the orig
inal amount. making il possible to proceed
with the development of the most salts
factory plan 1t has not been an easy
task 70 adjust the ideals of the commission
in charge of this undertaking to the sum
at it's disposal. To be in entire harmony
with the surroundings both local and ma
tional. the library building should have
distinguished exterior as we'll a thor
oughly modern interior arrangement. pro-
viding for the future as we'll as the pres
ent. To add to the embarra ssments of
those in charge of the work the recent
boom in the price of building materials has
widened the margin between the ideal ere
alton for this purpose and the actual posi-
blities. Mr.. Carnegie has appreciated the
situation. evidencing the fact by his two
increases of $Jo.HD each in the building
fund and nox ii is assured that with $780,
coo available for the structure itself, with
out reference to the furniture and equip
ment. the incidentals, commissions, extras
and emergencies for which provision must
always be made in any construction. the
plan which has been adopted can be exc
cuted with entire satisfaction and In a
manner to make the library decided Or
nament TO the city. Mr.. Carnegie, desiring
the gift to be in proportion to the city's
needs, has added literally to his originally
generous donation, thus insuring a result
in keeping with his own broad views as to
the best means of enlightening and helping
the people
Another Anatomy Lesson for Gotham.
Four hundred police detectives have been
assigned TO work up New Yorks latest
mutilated body murder mystery. There is
yet statement to the number of
seuths set TO work by the great rivals for
sensational honors in the metropolitan
newspaper field but 1t is certain, in view
of past records. that the total will be large
and imposing. There are sure TO be some
lively controversies over the ownership of
clues before many days. with all this ag-
Gregation of competitive talent Skin
mishing through every nook and Granny of
the great city. and engaged in reciprocal
shadowing. If incidentally the mystery be
cleared and the criminal caught the public
will be grateful. whatever may be the acre
age of the space covered by fac SMILES and
embroidered interviews
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