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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-19
Let 1t Be "Porto- Rico.

1t is greatly to be deplored that the gov
ernment mas set ITS seal OF approval on
the Spanish spelling OF the island of Porto
Rico That decision ran counter to the
usage which had become common IN these
states long before the island was annexed
and 1t violates every modern consideration
of rational spelling. The reason Is given
that Puerto" is right because 1t is Span
ish. whereas Porto" is wrong because it
Is Portuguese. while the island was never
under Portugars sovereignty. That point.
while historically correct. is practically If
relevant in view of the custom and the
demands of the tendency toward reason
able spelling reform. The disposition is to
drop superfiuous letters at all points, espe-
cially in geographical names The Star led
the way in advocating the dropping of the
final III from the name of Pittsburg and
row the use of that letter is a rare excep-
ton. Throughout these states, too, there
is common agreement TO drop such ST.
perfluities as the ''u' in the English hon
our. "valour.' etc. Phonetic spelling may
never come to pass in all its ecceutricities
and violent demands upon the imagination,
but it has its good points, appealing to
the reason of the American scholar, and
doubtless by gradual steps the language
will be brought to a basis of spelling con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-19
Not Easily Satisfied.

Il suppose there Is no doubt about the
signature being genuine" said the paying
teller affably to the man who was cashing
a check in his own favor.
Look here was the answer You're
not going to pin me down. I served on
the jury once and you've got to stick up
black board and go to work with piece
of chalk before you get me to say word
about anybody's handwriting. I'm a nat
ural stick1er for the formalities."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-19


The Supreme Court at Washington has
only this week finally passed upon the
case of the seizure of vessel as a block
ade runner by our navy on July 10, 1898,
and has, by the way, decided that the
condemnation and sale of the vessel were
not justified. 1t was a British vessel. but
We have not heard that the British govern
ment or the British nation was sitting up
O. nights in anxiety, Indignation, or any
other state of mind, over it. In view Of
that record, we reckon there has been no
good cause for throwing fits in this coun-
try over British detention for a few weeks
of some American cargoes, and will not be
until at least one year, five months and
twenty-siX days have elapsed from date of
seizure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-19

The president of Yale proposes to kill the
trusts by persuaiiug people to quit invit-
ing men who operate trusts to dinner. This
Is very nice collegiate theory. but it
won't amount to anything. One drawback
is that, as things go. college professors
and pretty much every body else are tumb-
ling over each other in their desire to get
to dinners given by men who operate trusts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-19

Mr. Bryan continues to be reminder to
the youthful aspirant that in this age of
banquets a man must have a good diges-
ton as well as a good voice and good
logical faculty in order to reach political
eminenCe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-19

ing in the open trailers at low tempera-
lures, SECURE in the knowledge that while
perhaps running the risk of catching one
ailment they are avoiding the greater risk
of catching variety of diseases by breath
ing the air expelled from several score Of
lungs. 1t is proper and humane to consider
the motormen. but the passenger should
not be forgotten meanwhile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-19

Chicago is usually alert for business but
1t will hardly come forward with any
proposition to lend Philadelphia money to
make up the 100000 guarantee fund for
the republican national convention
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-19

By the retrocessiOn of territory to the
District OF Columbia, Virginia might evade
some annoying responsibilities concerning
the gamblers who seek to establish them
selves in this vicinity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-19
Softly Suggested,

Don't you enjoy hearing the old songs?'
asked the young man with sentimental
look in his eye
Yes answered Miss Cayenne do you
know any?''
Yes; what is your favorite?"
"Oh, it depends the mood l chance to
be, IN You don't know Bid Me Goodbye
and Co. do you?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-19

THE passing of a politician" is very
familiar phrase. But it is not to be con-
strued as meaning that the gentleman al
luded to intends to stay out of the game
permanently.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-19

Sir Thomas Upton has applied for men,
bership in the Chicago board of trade. Sir
Thomas will lose more than a yacht race
if he is not cautious
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-19
Counterfeit Food,
From the New York Heruld

T NEW fitTuId
Under the latest decision of the Supreme
Court tea condemned as under grade can
be destroyed by the inspectors LET the
good work go on. ard put all Counterfeit
food through the sa,rs Iursing 81 ocess. II
is the on'y safe rJ'e Ger money a:i food.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-19

kentuckian is trying to persuade the
legislature to make it Illegal to bet on an
election in that state. The responsibilities
OF deciding an election bet in Kentucky are
becoming so serious that some such step
would be strictly within the line of philan-
thrOpY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-19
SHOOTING STARS.
Running No Risks.

Il suppose you have given a great deal
of study to the subject you are going to
discuss
NO answered the ready talker; 81
didn't dare. If did that, I might get con-
WINGED that the other side has some argu-
ments in its favor, and that might spoil
my logic"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-19

Cen Joubert, on learning that England is
manufacturing unlimited quantities of iyd-
dite, will be much more concerned than he
was about the Christmas plum pudding re-
port.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-19

The Countess de Castellane is scarcely
disposed to feel any exultation over the
fact that she has one of the most expen-
sive husbands in the list.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-19

Mr.. Roberts will be obliged to confess to
his constituents that the prospect of Utah's
rivaling New York or Ohio in political in
fiuence is still very remote
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-19

From the Chicago Times Herald.

Mr.. Clark of Montana IS reported to have
certain well-defined fears that he is about
to become horrible example instead of
member Of the highest legislative body in
the land. Still. even then he will have
money enough to secure pretty high place
in New York society
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-19

DE real big folks said Uncle Eben.
'doesn' put on as much airs as some 'er
de common ones. When a man really hab
scmethin', he's gnnerly so busy hangin' on
to it dat he hash time to show off much ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-19

Women's Fine Kid Gloves
buttons and clasps-in combina-
tion Of fine qualities, but broken
sizes, ia many styles. You will
find your size among some of
them. Qualities that are not
purchasable under $1.5O and
$1.15 are thrown out on 5M~
the bargain table at. I$s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-19

The defense in the Molineux case will
now have chance to demonstrate that the
beauty about expert testimony is that it
can be made to work both ways
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-19

The Boer war continues to impress Lon
don as one of the most complex problems
the stay-at-home strategist ever had to
handle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-19
To Be Tolerated.

That riches don't bring happiness
The magnate tells us DER and Ger .
But they at least cause no distress,
For he keeps reaching out for more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-19

Special lot of Women's and
Children's Golf and Bicycle
Gioves-fancy wooi-neat and
novel patterns. Regular price of
these are soc. per pair. n -
They go at. nOSe
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wortana,. Rig Claim.


Montanas beforc-election plurality claims
are only exceeded by her after-eiection
bribery claims.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-19

l lot Of Fleece-lined Dogskin
Gloves and Mittens-some plain
and q few fur-tops. Youths
and children's sizes. They are
slightly soiled, but still worth
8: 50 and 75e. per pair. 2Sc
They go at. @@Ss
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y y. MOSES sons .

Mattress and Couch Factory. 4s2 penna. ave.
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Reduced to 63c. Der Yd.

$4,000. 5000. :. :. . . j.
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Reduced to soc. per yd.

Special Brussels CARPET. made to our order and
Iuliy guaranteed as the best carpet value ever of
Tered IN durable coOrs and elegant styles, and
yard. Fl - -
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tapestry BRUSSELS Carpets in short lengths, from
. 10 =, YARDS each. and q number of odd rolls in
cropped patterns which regularly sell at Csc. pei
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pull up az night. The houses arc made OF
thatch and bamboo poles and are usually
very small. In some cases they consist OF
only roof and door. being without walls
az any kind, and having only posts AZ the
corners to support the roof. These people
go almost naked. A man who has just re-
turned from trip among them says that
the men he saw wore squares OF cloth sus-
pended from string around their waists
and women wore skirts which were not
more than foot long, The women had
brass rings on their ankles and wrists.
The men were armed with bows and ar
rows and spears. The weapons were poi
soned. the poison coming from tree
which grows Ia the mountains
The Mindayas are a strange people who
live IN the eastern part Of this island. not
far from Matt We have recently estab-
lished a garrison at that point and We
shortly hope 10 get something concerning
them. They have fair skins and look hot
unlike Europeans.
In addition 10 these there are many
other tribes. some ~ whom. such as the
Basohos. Alas. GuyanEas and Tagacolos.
are notorious for having human sacrifices.
Many Of the saTaEcs SIRE head hunters.
and all are supposed 20 be unfriendly 10
the whites As TO his. however nothins
certain can be known until explorations
can DE made. Such OF the soldiers 5 have
gone into the mountains have not been
molested, and the probability IS that II the
people are kindly treated there Nin be lit
tie trouble with them.
The problem Of handling them and the
Moros is "a most serious one. especially the
Moros. This. so lar. has been most al
mirably done by Gen Bates. but whether
the policy Will hold good IS vet 20 be seen.
l find the Morus a most interesting PEG
pie. There are IN the neighborhood Of
10000 OF them on this island They have
villages everywhere along tire coast and
about the lakes of the interior There ara
large numbers Of them about Zamboanga.
aud ! sec them everywhere. They ara
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-06
Portland Man Has Option on Mines.

Mindanno IA believed 10 BE- the richest
Of the Philippines IN its mineral deposits
Coal is known TO exist ia a number OF
deposits have been recently discovered
not far from the northern coast. I met
the other day a lawyer from Portland.
Or. who claimed 20 have secured an
option on these mines. and who says he
Viii soon start to the United States 10
organize a company for their explolta-
ton There r. some coal not far from
Zamboanga. but az 20 tie quality or that
in the north ] have not yet been able
10 learn
The gold propositions are equally In
definite. There ls no doubt but that
there Is gold in the streams IN many
parts Of Miudanao. but whether 1t eH-
lists IN paving quantities has not yet
been determined.
Foreman. a man who mas written the
best book about the Islands. speaks Of
a Frsnchmau who for a long time wash
ed about four pounds Of gold dust a
month out Of the suTigao district The
Chinese have been buying gold from the
natives, and traces OF mines have been
discovered IN a number OF places near
here by prospectors.
There are a number Of Californlans and
Australians already In the mountains,
but as yet, owing 20 the savage con-
ditions. but few have ventured far.
4 former hospital steward named Han
dy, who came out here with the army
IL less, has Just Registered Ays claims
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Is said, n cocoanut for every day of the
year. They wall the shore of Casters
Mindanao for miles You might almost
ride for DAYS here and not get out OF
sight Of a coeoanut grove. Many of the
trees are notched that the men who
gather the nuts walk as 1t were. from
the bottom OF the tree TO the top on
steps. They take the meat from the
nuts. chop II into little pieces and dry it
In the sun. II is then known as copra.
and in this shape Is shipped TO Europe.
where the oil is pressed from Il for usa
In the making of soap and other such
things Some cocoanut are shipped In
the shell and i'm some parts OF the island
the shells are dried and their fiber used
for making rough mating. Hogs are
fattened on the cocoanuts and the peo-
pie eat the nuts and drink the milk
What would you think OF turning a
spigot and getting q glass OF wine from
a tree7 Well. this very thing r. done
here. The natives draw their wine and
whisky from the cocoanut trees. They
cut OF the blossoms and fasten TO them
bamboo tubes. into which the sap runs.
Ever so often they remove the tube and
empty the liquid into another bamboo
After being left for six eight hours IL
begins to ferment and before the day IL
over IL is turned into a liquor, which. as
the Indians say. twill make the drunk
come" The stun look. like cider and
smells 10 me somewhat like old butter
milk. 1t Is drunk by the natives both
fresh and fermentcd.
l see many coffee trees In my country
drives about Zamboanga. The trees
grow easily and produce excellent ber-
ries. l understand that the soil Of AL
most any part Of the coast will raise
coffee, and II this is SO II should be even
better In the mountains. Some OF the
best coffee I'm the world comes from Java
which is only few hundred miles TO tho
southwark. and Il may be that this ISL
and is destined to equal the great Dutch
colony IN It's coffee plantations. II so.
II viii support an enormous population.
IL is almost as large as Java, and that
island has 2ie00,ooo people upon Il. about
one-third as many as are in the United
States.
Almost anything can he raised In Min
danao. / see banana trees here NJ to
fifteen feet high. They tower above
you. shading the ground and producing
the most delicious fruit. I have visited
large hemp plantations and am told that
some provinces produce as much as a
million dollars worth Of hemp every
year. Cacao IL also raised and scattered
here and there over the lowiands ar.
sugar plantations The most OF these
are in the hands OF visayans. Zamboan-
Euenians and Chinese. the Moros own
Ing practically nothing except their vii-
lagos and cattle. The country " a rich
grazing country and numbers Of cattle
are now being shipped north to the Ma
Mia market
FRANZ
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out of the water on the map, looking
like a series of stepping stones. all the
way from Xamboanga to Borneo, which.
strange to say. Is Our next door neighbor
here in the southern Pacific.
These zones. II must be remembered,
are not inhabited entirely by the above
mentioned races. Each island has its
saVages of various tribes who live in
the mountains. and there are many divi-
sions OF the provinces speaking a dialect
which could not De understood in the
Tagal provinces OF a different part 81
the same islands, There are TaEals liv-
ing among the Nisayans ana large
number OF NisayRns among the Moros.
The Tagals and the Nisayans are Chris
tians. The Moros. OF whom there are
also many divisions. are universally Mo
hammedanS.
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Strange Savages of Mindanao.

Leaving the Moros for the time l will
write drsJ about the sayages OF Minuanao.
They are So Little known that the ethnolo-
gists % our Smithsonian Institution AMI
geological survey will have years Of work
In bringing forth to the world their pecu-
liarities OK lie. customs and language.
The most OF them 80 about In hreech
cloths. Many OK them live in the tops Of
trees and SOME make their homes in hol-
low loss. Among them are the Negritos.
or little Negroes, similar 20 the little blacks
found In LuEou. There are frlbes OF these
scattered over Miudanso. one containing
about 2,o00. called Mauuas. living in the
peninsula OF Surigao. These people use
poisoned arrows and are extremely saw
age They are OF low state OF intelli-
scnce. and II IS eNtremely doubtful II they
could ever be civilized.
Not far from the Rio Grande river there
Is race OF savages called the Torurayss,
who live I'm the mountains. Their houses
are built on bamboo poles the first floor
being about twelve feet above the ground.
The inhabitants get into their houses by
crawling Up q notcAed stick, which they
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lie has gone with the M0ros back into
a country where the man who enters IL
supposed 20 take his life into his hands
lie interested the Moros with him. tax
ing up claims for them 90 the same
time. He says he was well treated eve
erywhere, and that although be had
$50 Ia his valisc. which was unlocked. f.
was not stolen His claims he along
river at a distance 81 about forty miles
inland from Zamboanga. He claims that
he found color in every pit be eKcay&t-
I'd. and that In many places the gold
was found 10 paying quantities. although
he did not g0 down "a the bedrock He
has brought some samples 81 gold IA
with him. n Is Ia flakes Ike bran and
Is absolutely pure
Al one place the Moros took him TO
some mines which had been worked by
tacir people forty years ago. but from
which they had been driven by the
Spaniards. The remains ~ the workings
could - plainly seen. although large
trees had grown UP ia the pits. One q
the captains. who Is stationed at the
Bay Of filana about a hundred miles
east af here tells me he has found color
In the sands OF the Rio Grande river,
and similar news comes from the PROV
ince OF Davao.
Long before this letter Is published the
soldiers vii be we'll established along the
Northern coast 0f the island This has
been the source OF most Of the gold
found here IN the past, and II may be
that valuable gold discoveries will he
made there. Copper is said 70 exis, ia
SuriEaO and other provinces. and there
IS also said to be mercury In sGrigao.
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xemi-savages, but their civilization. his
tory and character is such that viii have
20 devote one or more special letters 90
describing them. They have caused the
Spaniards trouble for centuries and until
now have steadily resisted any union AZ
either religion or government with the
whites.
Il Is a Royal Prineipality.
In this letter l should Ike to give some
idea OF the resources OF Mindanao. for az
1 have said. consider ii one q the most
important parts Of our possessions. have
spoken % the timber. The best az the
haTdWooGs Of the archipelago are 10 be
found here. The mountains are covered
with trees, In travelling along the east
and south coast you see wooded hills r.s-
ing one above the other. extending on and
on until they lose themselves in the
clouds. which in this latitude always hang
low. The woods are mahogany, rosewood.
ehony and many other varieties Here AZ
Zsmboanga the buildings occupied by our
troops are hoored with mahogany. The
soldiers stamp with their heavy boots
over boards which would make piano tops,
and I rode my horse today across the
canal over a wooden bridge which. with
the proper machinery. might have been
turned into a SO dinner table. AT the
headquarters yesterday pat my feet GA
"A rosewood floor under the mahogany
liable og Col. Petit. and this morning took
a ride in a dugout- fifty feet long. gouged
cat OF a log which. in the United States.
would have been turned into walking
sticks worth a dollar apiece Rosewood
is. ia fact, the oak OF Mindanao. and ma
hogaRy is as common as pine is in Wis
Consin.
The question as 10 why the Spaniards
did not develop the timber resources Of
the islands is often asked The rea-
son probably is that they thought that
they could make more by taxing for
eigrers who attempted TO do SO. They
pus the -tAAes tao high, however, aAd
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established There are few mills here
now. but most Of the saving and plan
ing ls done by hand Those who bring
the mills should remember that the
wood - very hard. and that the circular
saws which we commonly use will not
cut -. The saws which are found 70
work best are those which so up and
down. and band saws, or gang saws.
would probably work.
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i ER Is N1INDANAO RICHEST Of TFE; PHILIPPINES

An so Large as oo and Not Yet Fully
Who Live in Trees and Go About in Coths-Descnpion of
an Undeve|oped Empire Which the
Did Not Dare o Penetrate
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with the judge advocate general at the
headquarters here. There is as yet no
law as TO recording such claims but
he has left his matters in this shape
in order that he may establish his claims
when the laws as to mining property are
settled. This man resigned from the
army some time ago, and has since
devoted himself to prospecting.