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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23

From the New York Journal of Commerce.
The number of vessels arriving at Chi
cago is about three-fourths of what 1t was
twenty years ago, and an inspection of the
arrivals alone would give the impression
that the great lake port was declining. But
the tonnage of the arrivals has nearly
doubled. The explanation lies in the rapid
increase in the size of vessels In 1879 the
average size of vessels arriving in the port
of Chicago was 326 tons; in 1889 it was
just under 800 tons; in 1893 it was 623 tons.
Since then there has been a remarkable
construction of large vessels, and though
many of the smaller and older vessels are
still in service the average size last year
was sol tons. AS the older vessels disap-
pear from service this average must in
crease rapidly. for great part Of the new
vessels and most of the current construc-
ton are of heavy tonnage. During these
twenty years the ratio Of Chicago arrivals
to the total tonnage passing Detroit has
varied little, but the development Of Lake
Superior trade. due to the opening up of
new iron ore districts and the improvement
Of the St. Mary's canal. has been enormous
Twenty years ago the tonnage through the
St Mary's Falls canal was less than half
the tonnage arrived at Chicago: last year
it was more than twice as great.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23
The Dewey Home Eund.

The announcement of the committee in
charge of the Dewey home fund that SUBJ
scriptons will close in week from today
ought to result in a rapid increase in the
fund and the attainment of a much larger
aggregate. Thus far the subscription has
been essentially popular in its character.
About 10000 persons have contributed a
little more than ST 600, or less than one
dollar each on the average There have
characteristic of the subscription. showing
the widespread interest in Dewey, Is a
pleasing one, yet 1t Is clear that to reach
the desired total of $4,000 it will be neces-
sary for a comparatively few men now to
come forward with generous donations. 1t
is obviously impracticable to expect up
ward Of 5000 more individuals to give
their dollars within the coming week.
Hence IL IS desirable that the matter should
be seriously considered by the men of large
means. who are doubtless favorably in
clined TOW ard the project but who have
thus far not had the case brought directly
and specifically to their attention. The
committeeman show a commendable spirit
in determining to proceed with the money &C
tually in hand when the subscription closes
TO purchase a suitable residence for the
admiral. Then If the house which they buy
falls short of the standard which the peo-
pie have set the fault lies elsewhere than
upon the officials who have acted as the
trustees in the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23

1t is stated that Capt. Dreyfus will have
to pay the costs of the Rennes court-mar-
tlal- amounting to about 81 900, in addition
TO his counsel fees. The costs include wit
ness fees for the generals who delivered
Speeches for the prosecution. Perhaps it
Is in view of the "extenuating circum-
stances which the court noted that the
condemned man is permitted the patriotic
privilege of aiding the state in defraying
the cost of his own persecution. This is
an evidence Of French shrewdness which
suggests that nothing can prevent the COM
plete financial success of the exposition.
Such genius for business will offset any
amount of retributive boycotting The
costs" of that trial. however. which must
ultimately be borne by France herself, can
not be measured by dollars or francs.
Dreyfus can well afford to pay his part OF
the bill if France can afford to pay hers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23

1 used to recall every night ere I'd rest
OF many companions the ones l loved best.
Old Sinbad the sailor: Aladdin. whose lamp
Brought fortune, and Bluebeard. the terri
BILE scamp.
They never deceived me or offered me
harm.
But gladdened my dreams with a fanciful
charm.
There's a loss for which facts cannot offer
amends
Since I babe farewell to my fairy-book
friends.
They were idle and thoughtless, but better
perhaps
Than some of these bustling and plausible
chaps
Who offer me stocks or tip on the race
Or tell what they'll do if elected to place.
Tis indeed a sad day when youngster
breaks loose
From Jack and the Beanstalk and kind
Mother Goose.
The enchantment is Ger and the curtain
deScends
When you bid a farewell to your fairy book
friends
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23

Rev. DIR. Lyman Abbott is considered a
representative theoogian. philosopher and
citizen. He is progressive. yet conserva-
tive. thoughtful and consequently influen-
tial. He is not altogether out of touch on
some planes with the men who constitute
the nucleus of the anti-imperialism cult.
There are many common sympathies enter
tanned by them. But there is one vast diff
ference. which separates DR.. Abbott from
the Atkinson society. He believes in prac-
teal civilization; they are welded to a theo-
retical abstraction. He looks upon civiliza-
ton as the result of intelligent effort on the
part of the worlds wisest and best factors;
they seem 10 consider it as the sporadic
growth of natural elements in their own
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23
A Disc1rdnnt Note.

The revival at this time of the gossip as
sociating Admiral Dewey's name with a
presidential nomination offends conspicu-
olisly against good taste. The country is
preparing to receive the hero of Manila in
a truly patriotic and non-partisan spirit.
Democrats. republicans, populfsts, prohibi-
tioEiSts. even anti-expansionsts. are work
Ing together to give the country's foremost
living sailor assurance of the countrys dis
tinguished consideration. And yet there is
raised at the very point where he will land
the discordant note of politics and faction.
This should have been postponed. 1t
would have come soon enough in any event.
AS The Star stated when Admiral Dewey,
months ago. first pooh-poohed the sugges-
,tion. he may expect to hear from some of
the politicians from time to time on the
subject of the presidency. He is too strong
and attractive man to escape the anxious
eyes Of those who need a leader and would
r be happy to use his name and fame. He
Twill probably be obliged to speak again
about the matter, and at greater length and
: with much more emphasis than when he
was first approached
: Will importantly be likely to change his
mind? Probably not. He is accredited
with clear head and firm purpose. and
! although he has had personal expert
ence of politics. his observation must have
taught him much. He will. therefore. have
no difficulty in detecting the fact that
those who are urging politics upon him are
democratic goldbugs out of sympathy with
: Mr. Bryan and his silver policy. but lacking
! the courage to ally themselves with the
party of sound money. In their timidity
and distraction they are casting about for
escape, and fancy that if they can draft
him into their service all will be well with
them.
Admiral Dewey will not be long ashore
before the whole situation will be very
plain to him, and before. compared with
political leadership. his present exalted
office will be dearer to him than ever.
Goldbugs belong in the sound money party;
and it is uproariously absurd for anti
eXpansonists to try to make the greatest
hero of the war which resulted in eXpan-
sion their representative and candidate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23


The efforts of the navy in it's operations
around Luzon to shut off the continental
supplies of the insurgents seem to be meet
ing with a satisfactory degree of success.
Every few days of late announcement has
been made of the capture of a steamer or
a sailing vessel in the flibustering service.
1t is believed that in the course of time as
the navigators of this mosquito fleet be-
come better accustomed to the ramifca-
lions of the coast it will be possible to shut
off this line of communication entirely. 1t
has been asserted, on the other hand, that
the experience of the United States in this
matter will be the same that of Spain in
the Cuban instruction. 1t is now well
known that flibuStering between the island
and the mainland was but slightly inter-
rupted by the Spanish patrol and it is
asserted by the pessimiSts now that the
United States will find the same difficulty
in the case of LuZon the irregularities Of
whose coast afford fine opportunities for
the smuggler and the tilbuster. But there
is marked difference between the situa-
lions to be taken into account. The Spanish
naval service in the Cuban patrol was by
no means efficient. There an INSULT
Cient fleet with an incompetent personnel.
The American mosquito fleet in the waters
of LuZon is being augmented constantly by
the addition of the captured vessels, which
are transformed into coast cruisers fast
as they are taken. They are differed by
efficient young men who face their first
real responsibilities and are Jealous for
chances to distinguish themselves. Their
efforts being closely watched and are
certain to be proportionately rewarded. The
steady increase of the army in Luzon will
points along the coast as may be necessary
to supplement the efforts of the sea patrol,
and it is believed that within a relatively
short time the insurgents will find them
selves in sore straits for the supplies for
which they now rely upon the mainland.
A series of active operations such as are
to begin in November will keep the rebel
forces constantly on the move, as was the
case last spring, when the capital was
shifted several times, and this will prevent
the establishment of insular bases of sup
plies and factories without which the con-
tinental resources are absolutely essential
to prolOngation of the campaign. Thus
far there is every evidence that the navy
will cooperate most heartily with the army
in this work. There is no reason to antici-
pate any friction between these forces
and a lively mosquito fleet this winters
work ought to go far toward pacifying the
island and establishing the sovereignty
which is to mean enlightenment and good
government for the archipelago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23
Senator Foraker Mt Hamilton.

The speech delivered by Senator F rake-
Ct Hamilton, Ohio. yesterday will serve two
purposes. 1t is good enough to be accepted
rs the keynote of the Ohio republican cam
paign. although that will be sounded by
Gov. Roosevelt at Akron today, and ii sets
at rest the gossip about the senator's inter-
est in the campaign. There are a few peo-
PIE always willing to believe that Senator
Foraker is capable of knitting his pa, ty
when conditions are not altogether to his
liking. and these people have persuaded
tEemseN * in some extraordinary fashion
II 1t he would whip out the cold steel and
apply it this year. Maybe they will aban-
sGon that hope now. But whether they do
: or not. the fact is plain for all in intere It
. that the senior Buckeye senator starts out
, in good torm and is likely to play star
part in the contest.
As Mr. Mclean has shown a disposit on
to push Trusts and expansion to the front
, Senator Foraker deals explicitly with those
two subjects. And he discusses both lucid
1y and courageously. Neither Mr. Mclean
nor Mr.. Havemeyer will enjoy that bit of
history 50 cleverly introduced which shows
that Trusts had their origin in free trade
England and still flourish there But such
being the case. the protective tariff must be
acquitted of the responsibility for Trusts
which certain political leaders. at the in
stance of the Sugar King, have been trying
II fix upon it.
Senator Foraker offers nothing new on
the subject of expansion, but he omits
nothing necessary to a full understanding
of the question. The United Stat es is bound
both in honor and in selfish interest to full
I'LL its duties in the Philippines. The coun-
try Is vitality concerned about new markets.
and the most promising markets now in ex-
istence are those of the far east We are
now established at their very doors. ready
10 make play for our share of business
when competition begins. The beginning
seems near at hand. Should we run away
at such time, and in obedience to a clam
or designed in the main to forward mere
partisan advantage?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23
A Sense of Injustice.

Whats the use! exclaimed the man
who is seldom happy.
What's the use of what?" inquired the
patient friend
"Of working hard to be a great man and
serve your country? l tell you sir, repub-
lies are ungrateful. No sooner does a man
serve his country at great bodily risk and
sacrifice of personal comfort than his coun-
try turns around and wants him to work
seventeen hours a day in a political office
and take all kinds of chances on what
partisan opponents will say about him.
tell you, it doesn't seem right.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23
Not Big, but Very Impressive.
from the Philadelphia Telegraph

The Washington Dewey celebration Oc-
New York reception, but it will be, not the
less impressive. There will be a wholly
military and naval parade, Major General
Miles being the marshal. After the pro-
cession the sword donated to Admiral Dew
ey by Congress will be presented to him
at the Capitol. These attentions to Dewey
have not been equaled since the like hon.
Ors to General Grant in the long past DAYS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23

ut is very trying situation said the
Filipino leader at requires the greatest
care and generalship.''
You don't seem to do much fighting"
That's the point. I've got to keep out
of the way of an actual engage ment and
at the same time remain within reach of
news from the Anti-Imperialist League
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23
Absolute ImDartfaIity.

The brass band does the best it can.
Each player blows a trump of fame.
And whosoe'er may be the man
1t halls, the tune is still the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23

The denunciation of imperialism by the
Massachusetts democracy may encourage
Aguinaldo to hope that Gen. Atkinson has
penetrated beyond Boston. into the sur
rounding suburbs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23

Ex-President Cleveland has been invited
to lecture at q college He may be valuable
as d reminder that every boy who works
hard stands chance of getting to be Pres
tdent of the United States some day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23

Mr.. John r. Mclean and Mr.. Marcus
Hanna might be persuaded to get up a
joint debate the subject of trusts If
either dared take his eyes off Boss Cox
long enough
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23

If Admiral Dewey were to remain in New
York long enough to thoroughly study its
practical politics he would probably be more
averse to running for office than ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23
An InvidiOus Distinction.


Mr.. Lentz of Ohio refers to Mr.. Altgeld
1.-The brains of the democratic party
The next time Mr.. Bryan meets Mr.. Lentz
their conversation will be somewhat for
NAL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23

What seems to have been needed was
somebody with a little of Dewey's nerve
and decision to talk 10 to reception COM
mittees in New York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23

Esterhazy is said to have sold a confess
sion for $50. He could build up a large
business if he could find a market for all
the output of which he is capable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23

An attempt to introduce bull-fighting in
Paris failed. as the French people were too
busy thinking of Cuban investments to care
much about Spanish amusements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23

Maryland has shown its versatility by
producing two such contrasting exhibits as
Admiral Schley, of heroic proportions. and
Senator Wellington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23


The fifty guests at the Dewey dinner at
the White House October 3 will carry away
with them the recollection of one of the
most memorable American dinners of the
century.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23

North Carolina. of course. hopes that
England and the Transvaal republic will be
calm and not think of fighting over ques-
ton of balIoting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23

into policy of withdrawal from the Phil
ippines, and failing that the substitution
for the present administration of another
pledged to the policy of withdrawal. But
as yet the individual membership Is some
what mysterious. There is no secrecy about
the matter to be sure. but there Is no gen.
eral parading of the membership outside
of Boston and the recognized political CEN
tiers of agitation, such as reveals the real
force of the idea among the citizens with
out regard to partisan lines. In other
words, the average citizen does not stick q
button in his lapel and proclaim himself
an anti-imperalist or pin badge to his
breast and announce himself an expan-
sionist.
Despite this lack of publicity the senti-
ment obtains very strongly that the anti
imperialist membership is not large or rep
resentative. Reliance is had. it may be,
upon the loyalty of the average citizen to
the traditions of the state; upon the
natural Discrimination of man to reinquish
that which he rightfully holds; or upon
the ambitions of the commercial classes to
extend the area of their opportunities.
Whatever the reason. it is plain that the
anti-imperialism movement is not taken
seriously in itself. At the same time it is
believed by many people that this move
ment may be turned into a political chan
mel. A temporary coalition between nat
urally antagonistic elements may perhaps
be effected. But even then the paramount
issue of the case will remain clear: Is the
United States to finish its task, which has
the direct sanction of the Senate and the
Indirect sanction of the House Of Repre-
sentativeS: or is it to abandon that task
and confess to the world that 1t is governed
by minority whose agitations are oppos-
ed to every consideration of progress, every
rational Interpretation of the duties Of the
hour and the teachings of history? The
answer to that question is not seriously to
be doubted. whatever alliances the unpa-
triotic element may form.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23
SHOOTING STARS.
His Only Understanding of It.

I'VE are requested to forget the Dreyfus
case" said one French army officer.
WELL" answered the other, that will
not be difficult. To tell the truth, never
understood much about it. except that the
prisoner was guilty"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23

DR.. Parkhurst's Importance as public
parsonage threatens to be limited to an an
nual interview on his return from Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23

Lots O. men," said Uncle Eben. who
has great forethought an brilliant after
thoughts fails to git along dey ain
got no time lef' for de right-now thoughts"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23

From the Milwaukee Wisconsin,

W
When the cheek of the octopus flushed
and burned last week the phenomenon was
due to the old cause: People were talking
about it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23
A Problem in Cause and Effect.
From the New York Herald

1t is row stated that the proposed ad-
vance in the price of milk is due to the
drought up the state. Does this mean that
water is too scarce to be put in the milk?
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-26
Y-iRIOUS ITEMS.

| Dairy Commissioner John B. Noble,
of East Windsor, and Deputy Commits
sioner Robert Eaton, of Fair Haven,
have been in Norwich on business.
Glare Morris, of Mount Kineo, Me-,
| one of the best known guides on the
Maine coast, is visiting in New Haven,
the guest of Colonel L. M. Ullman. He
will remain for the holidays
Professor Henry e. Bourne, of West
ern Reserve university, is to speak on
Some Difficulties of American Coloni-
cation" at the annual meeting of the
American Historical association In
| Cambridge, Mass this week.
Rev. B. Fay Mills is now acting as
the pastor of the Unitarian church In
/ Oakland, Cal. He is reported as having
fairly large audiences, though the pub
lie interest in his return to that section
is not noticeably great. 1t is an inter-
esting coincidence that twenty years
ago Mr.. Mills was converted in San
Francisco. Mr.. Mills will be remem-
bered by the thousands who attended
the meetings held by him in this city
few years ago.
Silas f. Loomers will was admitted
to probate In the Windham probate
court on Saturday. President John M.
Hail. of the Consolidated road, and
John L, Hall were present at the hear
ing before Judge G. N. Daniels at elev-
en- o'clock The entire estate is left to
his daughter. Julia w. Hail. wife of
John M. Hall, for her use during life,
and at her death the property remain
ing is to be divided equally between her
children, John L., Florence L. and Hell
en- B. Hall. There are no special be-
quests.
Stamps were affixed on Saturday to
the deeds filed In the Hartford town
clerks office Wednesday. transferring
the Hartford Rubber works from the
American Bicycle company to the Rub
Der Goods Manufacturing company,
and the transfer Of the same property
to the Hartford Rubber Works compa
ny There are two hundred and TWEEN
ty-foud dollars In stamps on each Of
the two deeds This indicates value
Of 1924 900 for the real estate of the
company
Regarding base ball for next season,
it s stated in Bristol that Steve Ashe,
who was captain Of New Haven's win
ming club last season, and is a well
known player, wants to obtain the Brls-
tol franchise for the season Of 1900. 1t
is also said that there is no doubt that
If an offer were made Roger Conner he
would transfer his efforts in the ball
line to Bristol, and now 1t is also as
sured that Ashe would like to go there.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-26
Welded IN SEATTLE.

William Brounell Goodwin, the well
known Yale athlete, was married re-
Gently to Miss Mary A. Hood Of Seat
tie, Washington. The ceremony was
performed at the residence of the bride
parents by the rector of St. Mark $
church. Mr.. and Mrs. Goodwin then
went to San Francisco, where they will
reside.
Mr. Goodwin while in college was
very popular and quite prominent also
in society circles. He held the univer-
eity record in the high jump and was
prominent also in rowing. He has been
on the Pacific coast for some years and
when the Klondike fever broke out Mr..
Goodwin went into the gold regions
where he has claims believed to be val
liable.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-26
INSTALLATION EXERCISES.

The installation exercises of the new
officers which We're elected for the en-
suing year on last Sunday at the meet
ing of the st. Aloysius Young Mems so
ciety will take place at the next meet
ing of the society in January. A large
membership will be present as the ex
ercises are very impressive as well as
instructive. The officers to be installed
are as follows:
President-William Stanley.
Vice Observation-Disclosures Goode.
Recording ecretary-Francis Marc
ney.
Financial secretary-Michael Flynn.
Treasurer-John Flanagan.
Marshal-Stephen V. Reynolds.
Sergeant at-arms-Francis McCabe.
A number of the local temperance SO
cieties will be present to assist in the
exercises.