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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-07

The mistake that the ambitious Mr..
Aston made when he was hunting up
titled ancestor to help him break into the
ranks of the English aristocracy was in
not going back to the early Roman days,
and claiming Astur, who, with his -four
fold Shield" fought Horatius when he held
the bridge. To be sure, 1.-The Great Lord of
Luna" was badly knocked out in that
famous scrap, according to Macaulay, but
1t cannot be given to everybody to be a
ccnqueror, nor yet the descendant of con-
querors. and, besides, it has sometimes
happened that the vanquished has been a
rather sweeter character than the victor
But that is neither here nor there. The
great thing is that by going back to Astur
the overworked revocation of the edict of
Nantes would have been avoided, and that
Is the pit into which the unwary Willie fell,
according to the English genealogical
sleuths who have been camping on his
trail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-07
The AcGufttaI of Gen. TOraI.

The acquittal of Gems. Toral and Pareia
at Madrid, accused of improperly surren-
Gering Santiago to the American forces
last summer, leaves Spain still lacking q
scapegoat upon whom to load the blame
for the disasters of her campaign with the
United States. 1t was shown at the trial
that the commanders at Santiago had not
yielded to the American demand until they
had been authorized by their superior Off
GERS. The court, by a majority of one-it
should for the honor of Spain have been
unanimous on this point-severely censured
those in high command in the colonies and
in Spain, we'll as the government officers
responsible for the lack of resources for
the defense of the colonies. 1t is cabled
that the verdict is not we'll received by the
press and the public, who want a clearer
exposure of relative responsibility. Some
one must be brought to his knees by the
sword of justice before the nation
sumo it's wonted occupations and rest salts
fed with the record. 1t will be found eX-
ceedingly difficult to fix the relative re-
sponsibility' for the disasters of last sum-
mer. They are grounded too far back in
the past: they are the result of too many
characteristics, to be equitably focused
now upon any individual or group. Spain
has been approaching this calamity for
many years. She has fallen into bad hab
its of thought concerning her colonies. She
has regarded them as storehouses of treas
ure. to be dipped into whenever national
needs arose. When the storehouses began
to fall into disrepair and to leak in other
directions than toward the public purse of
Spain the government at Madrid commit
ted the error of seeking to lay the blame
upon the structures themselves rather
than upon their guardians. These latter,
imbibing the national spirit, considered the
colonies as sources of personal profit. There
was nothing wise or wholesome in the pol
icy of the government in the admins
tration of its agents. The public spirit of
the colonistS themselves had long been
choked. The loyalty of many had been
turned to hatred. To find the officials re-
spOnsible for this condition it would be
necessary to go back through many sue
Cessive ministries and 10 assemble for pun
ishment scores of the highest and the most
respected leaders of Spain. Gen. Toral sur
rendered Santiago because he was
fronted by a superior force of superior
fighters, because he had been shut off from
Havana, because Havana, even if in COM
munication, could only have slightly pro-
longed the siege, because Spain could not
reinforce Cuba, because the Spanish ships
had been sunk a result of the greater
thorOughness of the American naval dis
cipline and equipment, because, in short,
Spain had too long neglected to employ her
national and colonial riches to construct a
strong, homogeneous, responsive and re-
sponsble government, answerabe directly
to the people and seeking at all times to
confer a maximum of benefits upon them
rather than upon the agents chosen to
serve them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-07
careless Suburban RaiIrOadinr.

Inc accident yesterday near Bridgeport
SENDS a warning message to every city in
the country where suburban trolley lines
are IN operation AS far as can be ascer-
tanned thus early the accident was due to
the lack of guard rails to keep the cars on
the trestle, as well as to the inproper con-
structiOn of the track just beyond the tres
tie. 1t is claimed that the line was used TOO
soon after its completion and against the
warnings of the constructors of the trestIe
The car was travelling at a very high speed
when it reached the bridge, and began to
bound violently. There may have been
some carelessness on the part of the motor
man. The whole case suggests that there
Is an insufficient appreciation of the danger
attending the operation of these suburban
lines. The cheapness of the overhead sys-
tenn permits 1t TO be run from town to
town across comparatively long distances.
Chasms are bridged with the highest of
res'les, banks are hurr,ed!y thrown up.
cuts are as hurriedIy dug and the lines are
placed in commission without loss of time
which TO the investor means loss of patron
age and money. The chances of accident
are great a sudden thunder storm, wash
out. landslide across the track, the
spreading of a rail. the blowing Of a stray
numerous happenings which may occur
along newly opened road-will involve the
danger of death. The cars are speeded so
high that they cannot be suddenly brought
TO halt. Most of them are so built that,
as in this latest case, they rock severely
when at high speed and at times the trucks
are lifted from the tracks. Motormen seem
to forget that it is reckless to run as fast
with Eight trolley car on fimsily built
country line as with a heavy express train
on substantial. well-ballasted track They
viii take their precious loads down grades
at break-neck speed, plunging around
curves and across trestIes until as in Con-
necHcut. crash comes and then horror fol-
lows Often the companies are to blame for
insisting upon such schedule that these
excessive speeds are necessary. This disas-
ter is the more significant in its warning
because of the fact that suburban and
interurban trolley traffic is evidently in an
early stage of development at present, and
the next few years will witness the con-
struction of hundreds of miles of this cheap
track and the operation of cars at the same
death-inviting rate. 1t behooves municipal
and state authorities, therefore, to be most
rigorous in their requirements as to con-
structiOn and their inspection as to mainte-
nance to prevent disregard for the safety OF
passengers such as that which led to the
Bridgeport horror.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-07
The Curtain Goes Up.

The DreyfUs trial. which begins today,
will probably last three weeks. and during
the time France will be stirred profoundly.
Appropriately enough, the court will sit in
a theater. The French are a theatrical,
demoEstrative people, and this case has
aroused all of their ardor and excitability.
They have taken sides in a sort of frenzy.
The demand. therefore is for a trial which
IN all of its accessories will accord with
popular taste and keep up interest to the
final curtain. The arrangements provide
for this, and now all is ready
Dreyfus at the start is the central figure.
He holds the middle of the stage. Will he
continue to do so to the end? Who shall
say? Who knows what day may bring
forth? Who knows what is wrapped up in
case so extraordinary, and to which so
many men of distinction are In one way
or another related? The frmest and most
skiIlful hands may not be able to hold the
proceedings within the bounds of agree
ment and of safety. A learned and slightly
cynical English judge is authority for the
statement that the truth will out even in
an affidavit" And so, in this case, despite
all efforts to keep Dreyfus to the fore he
may disappear IN some outburst of reve-
laion and another stand forth as the trail
tor.
For not only will this court be in session.
but all France. and particularly Paris, will
be also. Dreyfus and the crime alleged are
the national topic. Everybody is either
witness, judge or juror, and there are many
aggressive individuals who are assuming
the functions of all three. Who shall say
in such circumstances, Notwithstanding the
line laid down for the court proceedings
what turn affairs may take?
So far as the outside world is concerned
interest attaches to Dreyfus. The feeling
is that he is innocent. His acquittal there
fore, is all in connection with the case
that foreigners are now expecting But
IL ne Is acquitted. and the culprit is found
and new case is opened then France may
become the scene of demonstrations more
dangerous and exciting than any that have
heretofore taken Mace
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-07
The Latest AItyeld Proyra

Governor Altgeld in his latest interview
has said some things that are well calcu-
lated to set old-fashioned democrats and
other people to thinking. He eases up
little on silver, backs and fills on the SUBJ
ject of expansion, but holds stoutly to the
demand for a reorganization of the courts
and pushes far ahead on populistic lines
for government ownership of the railroads
Such is his idea of what next years demo-
cratic national platform should be. Does
he speak for any large following among the
Bryanites? And is it his purpose to make
a vigorous campaign in behalf of his pro-
gram?
Governor Altgeld has never been a DEM
ocrat in the sense that Mr.. German, Mr.
He'll of New York, Mr. Harrity of PennsyI-
vania and others like them are democrats
Neither has he ever been silver man in
that exclusive devotion to the interests of
silver which distinguishes Mr. Teller, Mr..
Jones of Nevada, Mr.. Jones of Arkansas.
Mr. Bailey of Texas and even Mr. Bryan.
He is. and in fact has always been. n
socialist. His outgivings, when he is in
frankest mood, are all pitched in the KEY
of socialism. He is called a democrat has
been elected TO office a democrat and is
afiliating now with democrats but his de-
hverances smack much more strongly of
the influence of the teachings OF Edward
Bellamy than of those of Thomas Jeffer-
son. Mr.. jefferson could hardly afford to
recognize such disciple. Mr.. Bellamy
could afford TO take him in his arms witt,
pride.
Governor Altgeld affiliates with the DEM
ocratic party for the want of any other
refuge. No party coming fully up to his
desires has yet been formed. The demoe-
racy has adopted some of his views. and
therefore In the hope Of getting Others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-07
Worst Phase of the Cleveland Strike
ErIn, IN De-

The worst phase of this Cleveland strike
after all-that is. the phase that must be
dealt with in the future as well as today
is the lawless encouragement that the strik-
ers have received from a large division of
the public. These people, out of wiIIful
ignorance of the real situation, or out of
utter disregard of it, and out, too, of a
criminal indifference to the government are
responsible for much of the violence and
brutality and general anarchy. The gov
eminent of Cleveland owes it to the gov
ernment of every other city in the land to
show this dangerous element that the law
is not to be disregarded, and that order
must be preserved, even at the sacrifice of
the liberty or the life Of the disorderly
Obedience to the law is the corner stone OF
public security.
The Cleveland strikers and all those with
them who have recourse to lawlessness
must be regarded as criminals BY their
lawlessness they have forfeited all right to
sympathy. There can be no distinction be-
tween them and any other set of persons
defying the government authorities.
Arbitration was never intended to serve
the purposes of men waging a war against
the government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-07
In PrOsDect.

Oh. the kissing bugs kiss and the sea-ser-
penis grin
And the three-legged hen does her best
In a steadfast and loyal endeavor to win
Our minds from the summer unrest.
For the days are so long and the joys are
so few
That we turn with an infantile glee
To the best that the seasons romancer can
do
With fancy unfettered and free.
'Tis true that these things have been often
rehearsed.
There are better ones swift on the way.
They are now being carefully tended and
nursed
Like the fruits which grow ripe, day by
day.
The hen, the sea-serpent and bug must re-
tire
AS inventions more potent enthrall
AS we read the strange tale and we list to
the Tyre
When the candidate comes in the fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-07
Gratitude Still Exists,


Gratitude is not yet, as cynics would as
sert, wholly vanished factor of this hard
struggling, modern life, nor is heroism con-
fined to men who fight the battles of their
country or incur great risks in the hour OF
man lay dying, his weak, Impoverished
blood too thin, too watery to withstand the
strain of daily life. A youth who felt under
obligation to his friend and old employer
freely proffered his own fresh blood; the
offer was accepted and the invalid revived
while the new tide poured into depleted
veins. That act was as courageous in its
way as the deed of a soldier bearing back
his wounded leader beneath storm of bull
lets. and was in itself convincing proof that
gratitude and bravery yet'live even in the
quiet walks of civil life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-07

platform. Thus if these democrats name a
ticket Mr.. Bryan will be placed in the atti-
tude of urging support for a candidate who
is repudiated by faction indicting his
loyalty to free silver. Meanwhile the popu-
lists have rebuked the action of the silver
champion in entering the state arena and
have refrained from fusing with the regu-
lar democratic party. Taken altogether, it
is not a pleasant predicament for Mr..
Bryan, who was believed few days ago
to have repented of his letter to the extent
of determining to make no further move
toward intrusion into the Kentucky field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-07
MIR. Bryan to Speak for GoebeI

Mr.. Bryan announces, in an interview as
pointed as it is brief, that he will go to
Kentucky to speak for Candidate Goebel
This is what was to have been expected
from the tenor of his letter to the Kentucky
democrats advising them for the sake of
party harmony to vote for Goebel despite
the strain between the factions caused by
the conditions under which the nomination
was made. But this letter has not had its
full effect. A movement to nominate an In
dependent democratic ticket has gained con-
siderable Roadway, based, peculiarly
enough, upon the assertion that Goebel is
not trustworthy friend Of the Chicago
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-07
The Shame of Kentucky.
Louisville Courier-Journal

A great deal that is not complimentary is
being said about Clay county by Kentuck-
ians just now and outside the state great
deal that is not complimentary is being said
about both Clay county and Kentucky.
The latter reflections cannot be dismissed
by Kentucky as wholly undeserved. Clay
county is highly culpable, but so is the
state. If Kentucky is either negligent OF
powerless to prevent anarchy within its
boundaries; if the family class in one of its
counties defy all law, give themselves
over to assassination, terrify the entire pop
ulation of the county, intimidate and CON
troll to their own uses the courts and the
law officers and snap their fingers in de-
rision and defiance of the governor himself
and the state administration then it is hard
to frame an indictment against Kentucky
that would be too severe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-07

1t is reported that Mrs. John J. Ingalls, is
an expert in the manufacture of blackberry
jam. 1t is unfair to assume that Mr.. In
gals sanctions this kind of advertisement
in connection with his ambition to get back
to Congress. 1t sounds more like Mr.. Simp-
son
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Discretion.

81 understand that general satisfaction
is expressed over the results of the peace
conference said the state official.
After all the efforts we made to hinder
it, exclaimed the German delegate. But
we won't mention it to the emperor Maybe
they are just saying that to irritate him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-07
A Decrease in Mortgages.
From the Boston Transcript.

Twenty-Five out of thirty-seven Nebraska
counties show a reduction of million dol
lars in mortgage liabilities in the last six
months. The returns to the Kansas state
auditor for the present year show an in
crease of s., 5O0,0 600 in assessable property
since 1893, and rates of interest are lower
than ever before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-07

Mr.. Tom Johnson. the professional mil
lionare and diletante reformer. thinks Of
running for Congress again. Along with
the single-tax, free trade and government
ownership principles. his platform will of
course contain the usual Apologize sugges-
ton that self-preservation is the first law
of nature
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-07
SHOOTING STARS.


I'm afraid I'll lose my place" said the
valet of a young man who had become
naturalized in England.
whats the trouble?''
Il thoughtlessly addressed him as Mr.
Astor.' 1 should have said 'Hastor.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-07

A Chicago woman and her two daughters
are laying the bricks of new house with
their own hands. They are too busy TO
compose any essays on the right of women
10 do the same work as men
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Trust.

do you trust Aguinaldo?" inquired the
scout.
I've got to- said the Filipino storekeep-
er, YEARLY. ''If Aguinaldo sends a man
here and announces that he wants credit
there isn't anything more to be said
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-07

The kissing bug is a dead issue in some
of the western states. The tangible and
business-like grass hopper has made his APP
Eearance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-07

The German emperor will make a visit
to England. He will scarcely have the eff
frontery to try to tell his grandmother how
to run q government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-07

1t is stated that white men cannot work
in the Philippines North Carolina will see
in this assertion no reason why the United
States should not provide the island with
a laboring population.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-07
A Distinction,

Are you fond of golf? asked Miss Cay
enne.
Very" answered Willie Washington.
(Which dc you do; play it, or talk it?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-07
A Chance for the Calamity HoNIcr.

FROM the New-fork Mail and Express.
As indicating the scarcity of labor in the
manufacturing districts, the superintendent
of the Carnegie interests says he could put
an additional 1000 men to work at once if
he could find them. If the calamity bowler
wants to exercise his muscles and give his
voice a rest here is his chance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-07

Some of the populists do not propose to
wait for Mr.. Bryan to get their measure
and see If they can stay in the democratic
party. They are ready to go of their own
accord.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-07

If you would win the worlds respect
For what you have to tell,
First learn to use four Syliables
Where one would do as well.
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Admiral Dewey has plenty of time to
prepare a number of typewriter and nom
committal interviews for the benefit of the
New York journalists on his arrival
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-07

Russias declaration that it is satisfied
with the result of the deliberations at The
Hague Illustrates the desirability of a gov
errments never allowing itself to feel over
sanguine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-07

Mr.. Alger feels disposed to test the quail
ity of Michigan's enthusiasm and to see
whether it went up with the fireworks.
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Bath Room
Comforts and Needs.

Turkish Bath Towels, Wash Cloths,
Bath Mats and Bath Mitts; Toilet
Waters, Soaps, Sponges, etc. Requi-
sites and luxuries that add much to
the comfort of a bath.
White Turkish Bath Towels. good quality, II&3s
inches.
sc. each, Coo. dozen.
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inches.
I2Hc each, $I.5o dozen.
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White Turkish Bath Towels, with red initial in
fast color, 1sx3s inches
I212c each, $I,5o dozen.
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Paris ought to be able to enliven the 1900
show with a very picturesque Ananias ex-
hf{,}1
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White Turkish Bath Towels, very good quality,
1sx46 inches.
ISc. each, $500 dozen.
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Maslin
Preserving Kettles.

We show complete assortment
of the best Marietta, Maslin Preserv-
ing Kettles, in all sizes from 2 to "a
quarts, and while the prices are low,
the goods are the best produced.
2-quart Maslin Kettles. Each........-. I5c.
3-quart Maslin Kettles. Esch.......... ISc.
4-quart MasIn Kettles. Each.......... 2Oc.
5-quart Maslin Kettles. Each. &c.
equart Maslin Kettles. Each. 2Sc.
s-auart Maslin Kettles. EAeh.......... Aoc.
1o-euart Maslin Kettles Each. ......-'- 45c.
lsouart Maslin Kettles. Eeeh......... soc.
i4-auart Masiin Kettles Eaeh....'...'' SIS.
16-quart Maslin Kettles. Each. ......... 6Oc.
2o-auart Maslin Kettles. Each.......... zoe.
24-quart MasIio Kettles. Each. S5c.
Fifth floor.
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Reduced from $3.50.

Extra Heavy China Mating, superiorS n An nm
quality, 40 lbs. TO roll OF 10 yards. pHVsVV
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Rogers Improved
Moth Proof Bags,

For holding blankets, clothing,
furs, robes, ETC.; air-tight Guaran-
teed moth and dust proof.
Csc. each.
Blanket Dept.-Second floor
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Reduced from $1,000.
We also offer at clearing prices
Royal Smyrna Rugs,

9NI2 feet, in very handsome designs
and soft, artistic colorings, at
$1,000 each. Reduced from $3.50.
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Reduced from $50.

Extra Heavy China Mating, SO lbs. CO nm
TO roll Of 40 yards pO.VV
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Extra Heavy Jointiess China Mat G6 nm
ting, IS lbs. to roll Of 10 yards. pV'VV
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White Turkish Bath Towels, hemmed, 2sx52
inches
25c. each, $500 dozen.
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White Turkish Bath Towels. with red initial in
fast color. 23x50.
25c. each, $500 dozen.
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inches.
I2Hc each, SI.5o dozen.
fast color 1sx3s inches.
I2Ic. each, $3.50 dozen.
White Turkish Bath Towels. very good quality,
1sx46 inches.
ISc. each, $500 dozen.
White Turkish Bath Towels. hemmed. 2s152
inches.
25c. each, $500 dozen.
White Turkish Bath Towels. with red initial in
fast color, 23x5o.
25c. each, $500 dozen.
Extra Large White Turkish Bath Towels. 25A5e
inches.
35c. each, $500 dozen.
Regular soc. quality.
Linen Bath Towels, for rubbing, etc.
25c. to $I.5o each.
Bath Mats. new designs and coorings.
4oc. each.
Bath Cloths, hemmed and tapped, ready for use.
Sc, &c. and Ioc. each.
Heavy Dry-spun Scotch Linen Crash, one Of the
best towels for bath use, 2115x46 inches.
25c. each, $500 dozen.
Second floor.
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sc. each, Coo. dozen.