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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

A negro in jail in Illinois has confessed
TO the commission of crime in Arkansas
several years ago for which three men of
his race were lynched Immediately after
ward. There is no known incentive for fraud
in this acknowledgment, and 1t is altogether
likely that the confession is genuine. 1t
illustrates anew one of the gravest evils
of the iynching custom. Few mobs engaged
in man hunts take serious thought OF the
possibilities of error in their Judgment.
They are seeking victim. He Is known to
be black. They rage through the country
with guns and nooses in their hands, some
with firebrands, determined to kill. The
negroes are all frightened at the spectacle.
Some of them. fearing injury, or perhaps
eonscience-stricken for minor misdeeds,
take to the woods. The moment a man
fees he is marked for capture. Flight is
accepted as sure evidence of guilt The
wretch is overtaken. If he Is not lynched
on the spot he may be carried trembling
before the victim of the assault or before
witnesses to the crime. In the high state OF
excitement which prevails identification is
almost sure to be pronounced. It needs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04
Foreign and Domestic sInnacrer~.

These are stirring times. and the United
States IS the object of very general atteu-
ton. The world is studying us in the light
of the larger relations We have assumed
to it, and some more or less interesting
judgments are conveyed to us from abroad.
The Star remarked only the other day on
the reports of Archbishop Ireland and
Thomas p. Reed. which were compliment
airy and encouraging. Those eminent men
expressed the opinion that the United
States is both trusted and admired as
recognized world power. But it seems there
is another view of the case. and this we
get by cable
In Paris we are suspected of having pulled
the trigger in the assassination of Presi-
dent Heureaux. with the object of putting
in Office a of our own and ultimately
grabbing the country. One excited gentle
man asks a Paris newspaper as to how
long Europe will stand this sort of thing.
OF course. he accuses US of grabbing Cuba,
Porto Rico. Hawaii and the Philippines
and he sees us with his keen Partisan eye
plunging further along the same course I'M
less We are checked.
In London they have advices from Buenos
Ayres that the republics of South America
alarmed by our recent highhandedness and
evident ambition, are forming an alliance
10 resist US They are resolved not to be
taken by surprise and at a disadvantage,
and will give the tyrant a lively tussie
when he shows himself in that quarter of
the globe
How little these yarns would signify if
they We're not supported in their accusa-
tons and insinuatiOns by men of American
birth and citizenship, For, as a matter of
fact, the aggressive anti-expansionists in
this country give encouragement to all tho
foreign slanderers of the United States.
They have set the pace. They have i'm
pUgned the motives of the government.
They have advertised us as assassins and
land-grabbers- As therefore bouIevardier
in Paris has added an infamous count to
the indictment. and a South American
fakir has added his stone to the heap. do
We not see fruits of what has had its origin
among us? Are not the most culpabIe men
OF this class Americans themselves?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04
MIR. Cleveland and Next Year.

The New York correspondent of the Bal
tin-Ore American says:
Robert Davis, the democratic boss in
Hudson county, New Jersey, is out with
the announcement that the proper candi-
GATE OF the democracy for the presidential
nomination next year is ex-President Gro
Yer Cleveland. Mr.. Davis takes the view
that Bryan cannot win because of the op-
position to the silver plank of his platform
while Mr.. Cleveland has shown that he can
unite the democratic party. There is one
other Jerseyman who is said to strongly
Ipdorse the suggestion of Mr.. Davis ana
shat is Mr. Cleveland himself"
When did Mr.. Cleveland show his ability
TO unite the democratic party? He found it
united. but after d leadership of twelve
years he left it divided. He could not re-
unite the party on anything. AS a presi-
Genital candidate. he would receive a
smaller percentage of democratic votes
than any other man IN the country
And yet if the democratic party intends
TO make expansion the leading issue in its
next campaign. it ought. in fairness and
logic, make him its candidate. He is the
original anti-sxpansionist. He was the first
american Of prominence to hold his coun-
trynen up as land-grabbers and rnaraud-
ers- Six years ago. while Edward Atkin-
son was still deep in the work of perfect
ing fancy cooking apparatus, and Mr..
Bryan was helping to construct a botch of
tariff bill. Mr.. Cleveland was denouncing
the American minister to Hawaii and the
captain of the warship Boston as conspir-
atcTs who had assisted in the overthrow of
the monarchy in Hawaii for the purpose of
annexing those islands 10 this government
He followed this up by withdrawing a
treaty Of annexation which had been for
mally negotiated, and by exerting himself
10 the utmost to restore a rotten throne
and prop it with American bayonets. He
was before Mr. Reed in the position that
empire can wait" and the veterans in the
present crusade against expansion are new
recruits as compared with him.
All famous individuals should have their
due Mr.. Cleveland. as a pioneer in this
field. is entitled to recognition as such
As an anti-expansionist he stands head and
shoulders above his brethren. If they really
favor contraction-really want to surren-
der all. haul down the flag and return to
the mainland-he is the proper man to
head the crusade. As the author of the
first policy of infamy, he has claims to
consideration If a second is to be adopted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04
An Explanation,

I've had some people ask me, when 1 lose
my temper some
In taikin' bout the war. jes why amt
behind the drum
A-keepin' step to glory. But I'm such a
hand fur fight
That daily row Is needful, SOS to keen
me feelin' right.
A soldier must have industry an lots of
patience, too.
He has to march fur weeks before he
fights hour or two.
tbs true the battles fearful when at last
it comes along.
But I'd rather fight more frequent, even
If it amt so strong.
I'd like to be hero, but lack the nerve
to roam
A steady, silent soldier in a country far
from home
My war-iike disposition would undoubtedly
relent
If 1t missed the hot excitement of daily
argument.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04
Young Folks
Shoes.
Muslin


We submit the following items OF
Underwear as being unusually good
values at the respective prices.
women's Canllric Drawers. deep hem, cluster OF
tucks, yoke band.
2Ic. a pair; S pairs for SI.oo.
Women's Muslin Drawers. tucked cambria ruffle
and tucks above rufffe; yoke hand
2oc. pair; 4 pairs for SI.oo.
women's Cimbric DRIVERS umbrella style ruffia
Of embr Didery with tneks above; yoke band. =
fair- ..'.-..-.-..- -....-------...-....... OON'
women's Can brio Gowns Hubbard style We
neck, tri nmed with lace. insertion and fne
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04
The Cleveland BOYCOTT.

BlstUh
The introduction of the boycott has
brought about singular state Of affairs in
connection with the Cleveland strike Its
effect has been to paralyze business in the
city to drive 1t out of its normal con-
ditions. Merchants are trembling for their
trade, and some of them are fastening TO
publish their subserviency to the strike as
the measure required for Its salvation The
attempt is made to compel men to leave
the city or subject them to starvation in it.
1t would seem that such a state of affairs
cannot long continue, and also that it is
impossible that the men who have sought
to gain their ends in this way can be sue
cessful. strike that carried its point by
these methods would establish dangerous
precedent, and 1t would seem to be fun
time that the good sense and the courage
of the influential citizens of Cleveland
should assert themselves against the do
minion of disorder that Is attempted to be
established.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04
Volcano Speculation I'm Hawaii

For many years the volcanoes on the
Island of Hawaii which gives Its name IN
the Pacific group. have been a source not
only of intermittent entertainment to MANY
thousands, but of profit to certain enter
prlsing spectators in the mysteries of
nature. Far up on the mountain side in
situation fairly accessible from the coast
and Yet within convenient range of the
chief crater. is inn which derives its
patronage exclusively from the tide of
curiosity seekers ebbing and flowing about
the volcanoes. During the periods of vol
canic inactivity this tide is at a minimum.
but Immediately upon the circulation of re-
ports that Kilauea is active, or is showing
signs Of activity, the routes leading TO the
Island Of Hawaii are congested and the
volcano house becomes one of the most
populous hostelTies in the archipelago. The
site of the hotel is owned by a large es-
tate which secures an annual income from
the lease. Recently the leasehoId an
preached an end. The holders began nego-
uattOns for reduction in the rental price
They pointed to the fact that il had been
nearly twelve years since there was auy
activity among the volcanoes There was
no certainty that the lava would ever flow
again. Mauna Loa and Kilauea might be
dead, Tor all man could tell. The long
lapse of time since the last eruption seemed
10 suggest that these great spouters had
exhausted their subterranean vaults of
molten lava and gas. These possibilities
naturally went to deprecIate the value of
the volcano region as a means of attract
ing tourists and consequently to lower the
Investment value Of the hotel property.
After much argument of this sort the lease
holders prevailed upon the trustees of the
estate to renew the lease at a much lower
figure than before. Scarcely had the bar
gain been concluded when the present lava
flow started from Mauna Loa and the peo-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04
Has Hurt the Workinsmen.
From the Philadelph,a Press.


NO strike in recent years has done so
man as the Cleveland strike. 1t has appar-
entity brought to the front the worst and
most reckless element and given the hot
heads an opportunity to exploit themselves
as champions of the labor cause. Asa con-
sequence the intelligent public has become
disguised and the sympathy which might
have gone out to the workingmen, if their
cause had been found to be just. has been
checked and turned against them. They
have lost where they ought to have made
themselves the strongest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04
Cold Calculation.

How are the prospects," inquired the
political manager.
Fine answered the Clay county Ken
tuckian. "Ail my relations are on your
side"
L understand that the whole Lanyard
family is against me-"
That makes no difference They're too
poor to own anything but shotguns. We've
got Winchesters."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04
He FOrEets the "Auntfes."
From the Nashville American.

The Sultan of Sulu, who promises to be
good IL Uncle Sam pays him his yearly
stipend and allows him to have as many
wives as he likes. says 1.-The Americans are
ike box of Inatches-you strike one or two
ana they all blaze up We fear the sultan
Is mistaken. If we were all patriotic we
would all blaze up" when one or two
Americans Were struck, but the sultan has
never heard of Atkinson, Hoke Smith and
the other fellows who are aiding and albeit
ting in the killing of American soldiers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04
Corset
Department.

All the desirable and reputable
makes and styles of Corsets are here
i'll ample assortment. Full line OF
Summer Corsets and Bathing Cor
sets.
W. II. Corsets. good quality coutil Per ,o,
patss- ~
hips Per S pair. c'ae low DUST. snort SIoo
high bust s1 STse hips sa'f Per- Ssnsi
Per r pair Il oorSe's. Sa'een heavily oonod SIS
nsures Fer eSrse's Suitable iof stout 2oo
l. c. Corsers, French couril. straight
front, low bust, short hips. Per pair -. S<./
--latest style Bustles. Each. 2Sc. to 75c
Second floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

This country knows Lord Pauncefote too
Well and faVorably to make the mistake of
getting him confused with a number OF
lords who have been involved in the Hooley
enterprises and other matters of gossip
His recent change OF title will cause hin, no
embarrassment here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

Mr.. German, Mr.. Harrison and a few
others seem inclined to take Mr.. W. j.
Bryan at his word when he says he Is ready
to stand aside in favor of any more avail
able candidate,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04
SHOOTING STARS
Brinl-Full,

Il can't help thinking about the emptiness
of the world" sighed the misanthrope.
You should have been with me in Ha-
wall" answered the traveller. You wouldn't
think 1T was SO empty if you had seen that
eruption of Mauna Loa."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

During strike of the letter carriers in
Paris the soldiers carried mail. The letter
carriers might reciprocate by bringing to
the Dreyfus trial some expert handwriting
testimony by recognized experts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

Investigation reveals the fact that the
people lynched in Louisiana were Italian
citizens, most of whom were making all
possible exertions to become citizens of the
United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

Jerry Simpsons desire to be a United
States senator is bound to attract renewed
attention to him as a man of original and
picturesque ideas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

If the person who found the Dreyfus Dor
dereau will go over to Manila he may pos
sibly discover another lot of interesting
reading matter In the waste basket
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04
Should Survive.

DO you think this poem of mine will
hve?" asked the high-browed youth.
Il dunno" answered the brutal acquaint-
ance. 1T ought to. 1t seems pretty tough"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

President Loubet is man of action and
is evidently determined to get Paris in
shape to let the exposition proceed Without
serious interruption.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

Some of the voters in whose interests Mr..
Jones of Toledo assumes to labor are I'M
kind enough to hint that if he has no
money, there is not much need of his COM
ing around.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

AS a farewell to Mr.. Aston the band might
be requested to play that touching popular
ballad, Take your clothes and co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04
The ssRibbonette"

Is fifteen dollars worth of comfort for fifteen
cents OF you have one II not see The
demonstration at the Notion Department II holds
the neck ribbon as ii should be. collars and
hot days.
First floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04
Clearance Sale of
Girls Shirt Waists.

Our entire remaining stock of
Girls Shirt Waists has been very
greatly reduced in price to effect
complete clearance. The stock con-
sists of Waists manufactured ex-
pressly for girls and in correct styles
for girls varying in age from 10 to
10 years. Materials are Percales,
Madras, Lawns, Imported Piques,
Chambravs, etc.
Girls Fine Chambray Waists with all-over tuck
ed fronts, Numbered eel liars and cuffs; sizes TO-
r. u and l6
o5c. each. Reduced from SI.So.
Girls Fine Chambray Waists with fronts Of en-
broidery, insertion anG tGcks and Numbered col
Lar and cuffs-a number of handsome effects; sizes
10. Il. II and 16.
05c. each Reduced from SI.5o.
Girls Fine PIque Waists. all white and fancy
striped end dotted effects; sizes 10. ~ Il and 16
CSC. each. Reduced from SI.5o.
Girls Fine Lawn Waists white pink and blue
insertions; very choice patterns; sizes 10. r. Ia
and I6
Si.5o each. Reduced from S2.25.
Girls Fine Imported Pique Waists white. pink
and blue four Of fine Insertion across front:
all sizes These exceedingly handsome gar
ments and can be worn until late Sail.
$I.oo each. Reduced from S2.o5.
Third doo-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04
After the Storm

After the Storm.
De roof blew off de cabin,
De limb broke off de tree,
But / KEEP myself a-singin',
An it dion bother me.
But de tear began to trickle
An 1 purity near turn pale,
When l seen de watah-mil,ion
Dat were punctured by de hail,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

Cleveland, Ohio, is still in position to
recommend a street car ride to anybody
who is in search of genuine excitement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

The czar claims to be entirely content
with the results Of the conference at The
Hague. The car is no y-diplomat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

The arrival of Admiral Dewey is more
than likely to be accompanied by another
wild furry in the interview market
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

The sea serpent has not been seen on the
Jersey coast lately, and it is feared that
Bath House John has scared il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

Lot - - CHiLDREN'S DOUBLE
BREASTED SUITS; light plaid; 8 to
Is years Sold for SO .. To close
G G1t'l . sold = Cash or S1.12A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

Lot 1o-BoYS KNEE PANTS. In dark
Scotch mixtures; sizes 4 to 10. Sold
for asc. Until sold-Cash or d0~
Cred1t -..S-.....-.. w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

The resignation rumor which General de
Negrter attempted TO handle was an es-
pecially swift one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

Lot 10 - CHILDREN'S DOUBLE
BREASTED CASHMERE SUITS: sizes
6 to 10 only. Sold for S1.75.
To clese-until sold-Cash or mo-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

Lot S-PLAIN LINEN CRASH PANTS;
s sse' Until to ia sss Or s'' credit DIT &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

DO you ever play backgammon in
quired Miss Cayenne
The young man, who is strictly modern,
looked puzzled, and said:
BacK-gammon? Let me see. 1 thought
L played about all of 'em. What clothes
go with it,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

Lot 1I-25c SHIRT WAISTS-to go
Credit Ct ali until . sold : Cash or $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

Lot PLAIN LINEN CRASH PANTS;
sizes to g. Regular soc.
value; Until sold-Cash or 1Or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

Lot 9-WASH PANTS. to 8: 25c
yalGe; Until sold = Cash or Or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
Miss Canada's war fever was improperly
diagnosed. It was just little scarlet rash,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

Lot 6-PLAIN LINEN DOUBLE
BREASTED CRASH SUITS: sizes to
IS, Sold for Sis. Until sold OS~
Cash or Credit. YOU
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

MEMS aud BOYS BICYCLE HOSE
plain or fancy tons-witb or n R
without feet--Gash or Credit. DC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

MEMS FANCY HALF HOSE-high-
s.liced heels and toes-dousle soles-
fast coIors, In stripes or polka dots.
Or ass S1sdli sse: aaAli.y-oasa 4 PIC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

MEMS MADRAS and PERCALE NEG
LICE SHIRTS - fast colors-separate
cun or collar and cuff attached Qmo
Cash or Credit. .......... cOyCo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

Boys Crash Hats. plain and striped and checked
effects, with colcred bands. A variety Of styles
25c. each. Were soc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04
Clearance Sale of
Boys Summer Clothing
S3,75 each. Were $500.

Boys Atwood Fancy Cheviot Suits double
breasted: well made; perfect Fitting and will
well; sizes to 10.
20 each. Were sax.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

Girls Fine Lawn Waists white. pink and blue
with all-oyer tucked fronts. combined with wide
Insertions; very choice patterns; sizes 10. u, Ii
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

30 dozen MEMS PLAIN and FANCY
WEB OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES colors-can-
tab or leather ends. Regular n m
25c. quality-Cash or Credit. We
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

Boys Bathing Suits. navy blue cotton Jersey
cloth; fast color.
Special price, SOC. each.
Third
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-04

Girls Fine PGue Waists. all white and fancy
striped end dotted effects; sizes 10. - Il and 16
CSC each. Reduced from SI.5o.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-07-20
1n Clork Rohertson,s once.

Yesterday in Clerk Robertson's office
the following real estate transfer wss
recorded:
Deed, made July 10. 1899 by 7. a. Ri
ley, special commissioner, to Thomas
O'Brlen: consideration $4,000; trans
fcrs the Philip Reilly Glenn's run farm
In Richland district. containing 2S5
acres.
Marriage licenses were Issued to the
following:
c. A. Klein. %. Of Trindclphin, and
Bessie NJ. Walter. is, OF Elm Grove.
Winfield Simmons, %, and Minnie
Rose. %, OF Wheeling.
Simon Ashbrook. OF Ryrson's Station,
Pa, and Annie Hughes, Of Wheeling.
Oscar l.. McCreery. &C., and Lillian
Daugherty, q, OF McKGesport, Pa,
One deed Of trust was recorded.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-07-20
AComing wedding.

Cards are out for the wedding next
Wednesday evening, at chaplIne street
NJ. L. church, of Mr.. William Fry. an
employe Of the Wheeling Pottery Com
pany. and Miss Nettle Stevens, of South
Jacob street, stenogrnpher In the office
OF Glesey & Farls, architects Rev. ".
]. Hardness, pastor OF the church, Will
perform the ceremony, which will occur
Mt q H. m