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Evening star., 1900-09-20
RAINS COME TOO LATE.
Many Crops Spoiled by the LOnE-COn-
tinued Drought.

tinued Drought.
Following is the weekly summary Of crop
conditions issued by the weather bureau:
The droughty conditions in the Atlantic
coast districts have been relieved by the
abundant rains. which, however, came too
late to be of material benefit to many
crops. Drought continues in the Ohio and
central Mississippi valleys and portions of
the lower lake region, while excessive rains
have retarded work and damaged crops in
Nebraska. Minnesota and the Dakotas.
Very general complaint of damage, espe-
cially to fruit, by high winds along the
path of The tropical storm from the Mis-
souri, valley over the northern districts to
the eastward is reported. The continued
prevalence of high temperatures has been
favorable for maturing crops.
While light to heavy frosts occurred in
the upper Mississippi valleys on the morn
ing of the nth, the corn crop In these dis
tricts was SO far matured as to be practi
cally safe from injury, and. although some
damage from high winds is reported from
Illinois and Indiana, the general conditions
of the week have been favorable to corn
A large part Of,the crop has been cut in
the states of the central valleys, and some
huSking has been done.
Heavy rains have caused damage to cot
ton in South Carolina. Georgia, Florida and
Alabama No Improvement in the condition
OF cotton is reported from the central por-
Louisiana, where as q whole the prospects
are somewhat better, while in Texas the
tropical storm of the Sth and 9th completely
destroyed the crop in the southern portion
of its path. and damaged it in the central
and northern portions, Outside of the storm
area cotton made favorable progress in
Texas. although insects caused damage in
some localities. The reports generally indi-
cate that cotton IS opening rapidly. and that
picking IS well advanced. and will be COM
pleted at a much earlier date than usual
Tobacco cutting. where unfinished has
progressed favOrabiy, nearly the whole of
the crop being secured, Pennsylvania, Mary
land, Virginia and Kentucky being the
only states in which cutting has not been
finished.
The prospects for apples have, been very
materially reduced Il result of the dam
age caused by the high winds of the past
week, which blew the fruit from the trees
in large quantities i'm nearly all the prin-
cipal apple producing states. In New York
the reports indicate that probably more
than one-half of the crop has been blown
from the trees.
The soil is generally in excellent condi-
ton for ploWing and seeding, which work
has been vigoro usly pushed except in the
state of Ohio and Mississippi valleys, where
1t is too dry. Some of the early soWn grain
In Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma is al
Evening star., 1900-09-20

machinery and other necessaries. Spanish
inland revenue chiefly derived from poll tax,
tax on small businesses, fishing licenses,
the like; but no land tax. Are formulating
laws remedying these evils and confident
that by judicious customs laws, reasona Bile
ad valorem land tax and proper corporation
franchise tax imposition Of no greater rate
than that In the average American state
will give less annoyance, and, with peace,
will produce revenuei sufficient to pay ex-
penses of efficient government, including
military and constahnlary.
Bad condition Of currency hfnders busl-
ness Steps should be taken toward early
resumption of gold standard.
FiIipinOs In TIE Civil Service.
Are preparing stringent civil service law
giving equal opportunity to Filipinos and
Americans, with preference for former
where qualifications are equal. to enter at
lowest rank and by promotion reach head
Of department. Municipal corporations are
being organized on popular basis. Much
needed reform in civil and criminal pro-
cedure; criminal code and judicial system
favored by Filipino bar will be effected.
Railroad franchises should at once be
granted. Railroads will revolutionize life
and business in these wonderfully rich,
beautiful and healthful tropical Islands.
Forty-five miles Of railroad extension under
negotiation will give access to large prov
ince rich in valuable minerals, mile high,
with strictly temperate climate, curing trop
ical diseases. a.
Railroad construction will give employ
ment to many, and communication will fur
nish market to vast stretches Of rich agri-
cultural lands.
Calls from all parts of the islands for pub
lie schools, school supplies and English
teachers are greater than commission can
provide until comprehensive school system
r organized Night schools for teaching
English to adults are being established In
response to popular demand. Native chill
dren show aptitude in learning English
Spanish Is spoken by small fraction of the
people. and in few years the medium of
communication in courts, public offices and
between different tribes will be English.
Creation of central government within
eighteen months, like that of Porto Rico
under which substantially all rights de-
scribed in bill of rights in federal Constitu-
tion are to be secured to the people of the
Philippines will bring to them contentment
prosperity, education and political enlight-
eminent.
WILLIAM II. TAFT
DEAN c. WORCESTER
LUKE E. WRIGHT
HENRY C. IDE.
BERNARD MOSES.
Evening star., 1900-09-20
REPORT ON THE ALABAMA.
Excepting a Few Minor Details Her
Trip Proved Her Ready for Service.

The Navy Department has received the
official report of the recent speed trial of
the battle ship Alabama. The report of the
board shows that, with the exception of
few minor details Of iniperfection, the Ala
bama's trip proved her in all respects COM
plete and ready for instant sea service.
Her displacement at the trial was 1910
tons, forty-five tons over the requirement
of her contract, so that the Alabama made
her fast run under slightly adverse condi-
tons in that respect The board did not
have an opportunity to test the behavior of
the Alabama in bad weather. as on the day
of her trial trip the sea was like glass.
Her corrected speed Is set down in the re-
pert as 17.015 miles an hour.
The machinery, main and auxiliary: the
steering and maneuvering gear, the engines
and boilers all functioned perfectly and the
ship was found unusually free from struc-
tural vibration. even while the engines were
driving with their greatest power. The tur-
rets on the Alabama were not turned on
her speed trip, as the electrical machinery
for them had not passed the inspectors
tests. Neither were the turret ammunition
hoists tested. as the work upon them had
not then been completed There was
slight excess of sair sbressnre in the fire
rooms but not enough to effect the result
of the trial materialIyt in view Of the ex-
cess of speed attained
Evening star., 1900-09-20

are now being organized or revived. The
officers of these clubs are always women,
but they act under the advice and with the
assistance of male politicians who are as
signed by the committees for this work.
At all the meetings of these clubs the prin-
cipal orator Of the occasion is some man
whose personality is acceptable to the wo-
men, and in his speech he reflects the argu-
ments which are being used among the
male voters, except that unusual stress is
laid upon the high moral character of the
candidate of the particular party repre-
sented. These speeches would hardly go in
mass meeting of male voters, but the wo
men seem to enjoy them and the atmos-
phere is surcharged with a manifest feel
ing of duty done, and done in a ladylike
and proper manner, by each and every citi-
Zeness present. During the speaking the
audience is very quiet and at the end of
each address the applause may be ikened
to that which greets the acceptable rendi-
ton of a solo by a popular tenor.
J. d. WHELPLEY.
Evening star., 1900-09-20
A Label That iA a Libel.

The ordnance bureau of the War De.
partment recently called upon the manu-
facturers of cartridges to stop printing and
using a label for cartridge boxes which
indicated that the United States govern
ment was using soft-nosed (dum-dum) bull
lets. The bureau received from two Off
GERS of the Philippines the tops of the
pasteboard boxes I'm which cartridges were
packed. upon which was a label saying
that the cartridges We're the soft-nosed
bullets used by the Krag- -Jorgensen of
standard United States rifle. AS no bullets
of this kind have ever been purchased or
manufactured by this government the two
firms using the labels were notified that
such use must cease
Evening star., 1900-09-20
BANK ROBBERY IN NEVADA.
First National Held Up
for $4,000 In Gold.

The First National Bank Of Winnemuc-
ca, New, was robbed of about $4,000 at
noon yesterday by three men, who entered
the front door of the building and with re-
volvers made all present throw UP their
hands.
There were five persons in the bank at
the time, Cashier Nixon, Assistant Cashier
Mcbride, Bookkeeper Hill, Stenographer
Calhoun and horse buyer named John
son. The robbers threatened with instant
death the first man who made a show of
resistance.
One robber at the point of a pistol made
Cashier Nixon open the, safe and take from
It three sacks Of gold coin. They threw this
in an ore sack, together with all the gold
coin in the office drawer. The robbers then
marched the five men out through back
door to an alley, where three horses were
waiting. The men were kept covered with
guns until the desperadoes mounted their
horses and escaped. :
The whole affair occupied but five min
utes. An alarm was quickly given, and
several shots were fred at the desperadoes
as they sped through town. but without eff
feet. The robbers returned the shots, but
no one was hit.
Evening star., 1900-09-20
Heavy Purchase. of Coal.

cable message from Major Byron, quar-
termaster at Taku, announces that he has
purchased 1900 tons of coal at Taku. He
is sending ships TO Nagasah for 5000 tons
purchased at that place. Of which 1900 tons
have arrived. He says he will try to get
5000 tons more at Nagasaki. The depart
ment has purchased $500 cords of wood in
Japan for the use of the troops in China.
1t is stated at the War Department that
these supplies will not be unloaded at Taku
IL it shall be determined to Withdraw the
United States forces to Manila.
Evening star., 1900-09-20
His Physicians Greatly Pleased With
His Recent PrOgreas.

A report sent officially from the asylum
in which Congressman Charles A. Boutelle
is receiving treatment for 3phasia, received
by his family In Bangor. Me-, states without
qualification that he is rapidly. improving
Ihe brain obstruction which, by, allowing
physical pressure upon certain parts, made
1t Impossible for him to properly control
his nerve centers has so far been absorbed
under the treatment he has been receiving
that he Is now only slightly troubled In
thought or speech, and in general he is
practically himself again. At no time dur
ing his Illness has his physical condition
failed. ,,.vt :. - =
The physicians say they are agreeably
surprised at his recent rapid gains and
they are confident enough to hope for an
early and complete recovery.
Evening star., 1900-09-20

is hardly necessary for me to testify to
the efficiency Of the clerks, for without
their efficient and cheerful cooperation
during and after office hours it would be
impossible to keep the work up to date.
Their duties are onerous and exactinS, yet
they have never failed to promptly and
cheerfully meet all requirements. l have
confidence in their integrity and appreciate
their faithfulnesS."
Evening star., 1900-09-20

The Evening Star 10 the
only afternoon paper In
Warrington that receives
the dispatches of the Assoc
cfated Press. II II there.
fore the only one In which
the reader can Ana the
cOmplete news of the
world. directly transInit-.
ted by telegraph. mp to-
the moment of going to
press.
Evening star., 1900-09-20
Census Bureau Announcements.

The census bureau announces that the
population Of the city of Johnstown, Pa,
is 81, ,9s6, as against q, ,sO5 in 1890. This is
an increase Of IL, ,131, or 64s1 per cent
The population of Maiden, Mass, is 3S, ga,
as against %, ,O31 in 1890. This is an in
crease Of 10 633, or 46l7 per cent.
The population of Fitchburg, Mass, ID
81 531, as against 2OS7 in $780, This il an
increase of 9,4e4, or 43.OS per cent.
Evening star., 1900-09-20

Moses Annual September Furniture Sale.
Moses Sale OF Curtains and Upholsteries.-
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1900-09-20

We are always ready
to arrange easy terms
Of credit without extra
charge.
Evening star., 1900-09-20
The Great Port of the Orient.

With proper tariff and facilities Manila
will become the great port of the orient
Spanish revenue laws. throwing burden Of
taxation on the poor, give the wealthy
comparative immunity Tariff now prevents
importations from America of canned goods
Evening star., 1900-09-20
THE EVENING STAR.

The Evening Star is served to subscribers In the
city by carriers, their own account. at 10 cents
per week or a. cents per month. Copies at mo
counter g cents each. By mail-anywhere In the
q s. or Caaada-postage prepaid-50 cents per month
Saturday Quintuple sheet Star. 81 per year; Win
foreign postage added S3OS
Entered at the Pest Office at Washington. ID. o.,
as second class mail matteT)
II All raail subscriptions must be paid In ADVANCE
Rates of advertising made known on application
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1 MONSTER DEVIL FISH.
PARTIES AND OTHER ArrArns.

party was given at the home of Mr..
James HuntIey, $50 First avenue west.
Friday night. Various games were
hour refreshments were served. Miss
Mabel Bowen entertained the guests with
one or two pretty songs. Among those
present were: Miss Mabel Mcdonald.
en-. Miss Mabel Bowen, Miss Frances
Warner, Miss Louise Huntley, Miss Pearl
Galbraith. Miss Maude Lefrtdge, Miss
Maud Nyquist,. Miss Carrie Wilson. Miss
Edith Biomquist Mr.. Henry Smith. Mr.
Fred Palmer. Mr.. Guy Patrick. Mr.. A.
Mertens. Mr.. e. Gaumnstx. Mr. Charles
Jackson. NJ. Carl Hoffman. Mr.. Sidney
Mr.. R. Fried. Mr.. Joseph Reuel, Mr..
James Huntley.
Saturday evening, November 10, a party
was given at the home Of Miss Marie
wies, 81 Columbia street. The affair was
something out of the ordinary, each
guest representing a colored minstrel, and
the evening was heartily enjoyed Those
present were; Mr. 7. Wieg, Mr.: Ebenezer
Wieg. Miss Gartrude wunder. Miss Rosa
Henry. Mr.. Frank P1owman, Mr.. J. d.
TurnbulL Mr. Otto Reable, Mr.. Straus-
burgher.
A good programmes was rendered. by the
advanced plano pupils OF Miss Clara
Tester yesterday afternoon in the Y. NJ.
l. hail. Pioneer building. The participants
were Miss Estelle Heinrich, Miss Margar-
ct Burwell, Miss Gertrude Burwell. Miss
Edna M0rs'in' Miss Nellie shreinsr
Mrs. Lucien Roy entertained q few
friends At dinner Thursday at her home,
132S Terry avenue The dining rooms
were decorated in pink and white, carna-
tons being used Covers were laid for
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nrst entertainment Of the club Two short
plays were selected and the cast will be
seiected at once. SO that the rehearsals
may begin Immediately. The play will be
gwen sometime between December Is and
Mrs George Moulton gave an informal
H. Smith and Mrs. Henry Smith, of Me-
nah. Wis. About twenty-five ladies' were
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. r. Manning gave q
dinner Friday night to Mr.. and Mrs. I.
B. Wallace, Mr.. and Mrs. william Jones
and Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Pearce.
= = =
Mr.. and Mrs H. B. Caldwell gave q
dinner Wednesday night to Mr. and Mrs.
J. B. Best Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ Keen and
Mr.. and Mrs. e. J. Pearson.
q . .
Mr.. and Mrs. w. @. Hellar entertained
at cards and a chatting dish supper for
Mrs. 8. @. Yerkes. of Seattle. Tuesday
night.
Col John McCracken. who has been
Visiting his daughter Mrs. C. B. Hurley,
has returned to his home in Portland
- = =
Mrs. Addison O. Foster leaves today for
Washington, ID. c.. going by way of Cali
fornia, Mexico and New Orleans.
= q q
Mrs. H. @. Foster, Mrs. G. c. Wagner.
Mrs. ]. II. Scott and Mrs. Ralph Met
calf spent Tuesday in Seattle.
q = = :.
The ladies Of the Tacoma Red Cross
are giving a card party this afternoon
at the Tacoma hotel.
Mrs. 9. 9. Loeb. who has been East for
the past two months. il expected home
tomorrow.
Mrs william Jones and Mrs. Alexander
Baillie returned last Saturday night from
Portland
Mrs. A. T. Pritchard and children will
leave Monday for California to spend the
winter
Mr. Balfour returned Friday from Wyo-
ming, where he has been on hunting
trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Egan. Of Seattle.
spent Thursday in Tacoma
Miss Arts Ingersoii Is expected home
from Chicago next week.
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ga FIRST AVE, SEATTLE
Second door Howard Building. opposite
Penn Mutual Life Building.
Main Office, Portland. Oregon branch
cs-ice San Francisco. Cal
Hours 8 to q Sunday. 10 70
Ladies slwxys In sstszzazoA.
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section Of the council Of Jewish women wfu
b orssnized st Norris hall Monday afternoon, ct
O'Clock. Mn B1umauR. q Portland. presiding
Ths regular meeting II the Culture Club wm
b held at the residence d Jacob Elstsr, at 2ao
O'Clock this afternoon. All Aemb~n requested
10 b. present.
The ladies of the Edgswatss Congregational
church VIII sivs their annual New England dinner
with the usual reception and entertainment to fol-
low. Friday evening.
dancing party viii he given tomorrow evening
1t the Auditorium. corner e THIRD svsnue ard
Madison street, b. the members OF oriental Court.
No. ., Tribe Of Ben-Hu-
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No. 1-vinaigrette regular price 75c; our price 25e
No 2-Tooth Brush, regular price 75c; price soc
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Mrs. p J. Fransioli gave a pink and
white luncheon Thursday for her mother
Mrs. H. d. Thomas, OF Seattle. Tn,
guests were: Mrs. Frances Bailey. Mrs
Thomas Riggs. Mrs. Galusha Parsons
Mrs. C. J. Kershaw. Mrs. II. c. Bass an,
Mrs. A. q. Foster. After luncheon whis
was played.
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gentleman and lady, including supper.
s; single tickets, S. For sale at Graham
& hoore's and Stewart & Holmes.
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