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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26
The Joint Demand Presented.

The patience of the powers in the Chi
nese affair has been rewarded now by the
passing of the most critical stage of the
negotiations, as marked by the delivery Of
thu joint demand to China's emissary
Prince Ching. He has forwarded it to the
emperor. with appropriate expressions of
qualification at securing evidences of the
international desire. There is nothing to
BE- done now but to wait the imperial an
swer. which is expected to be favorable to
a pacific settlement. The delay in formu-
lating the demands has been. in some re-
spects, well spent. It has permitted an
absolute agreement among the powers with
out undue heat or stress. 1t has prevented
the formulation of demands beyond the
power of China to accept. 1t has given to
China evidence of the possibility of the
powers to work together despite influences
thrown to precipitate discord.
OF course the delay has worked harm
fully in the sense that it has permitted the
growth of Chinese popular misconcep-
ton regarding the international strength.
But so long as this msconception has not
caused violent outbreak or fostered a re-
action, 1t has not produced evil results to
date. The state of the Chinese popular
mind is of less consequence just at present
than the state of the imperial mind. This
depends it is known, upon the degree OF
authority possessed by such reactionaries
as Tuan and Chung, who are now reported
to have been arrested. The truth in the
matter of the relations of Tuan to the en-
peror and empress dowager is awaited with
concern.
If Tuan has been arrested in good faith
and in manner to lead to his punishment
by the court. the road seems clear for a
full acceptance of the demands of the
powers. after perhaps a prolonged negotia-
ton over the indemnity. 1t has been
known for some time that Emperor KwanS
Su stands ready to receive the powers upon
a reorga nized footing and to make amends
for the events of last summer, also that
the empress dowager has seen the error of
her ways to at least the extent of doubling
her ability to cope longer with the COM
bined forces of the Christian world. But
so long as Tuan and his associates We're the
virtual rulers at the new capital held
the court in fear, there was little hope of
an easy settlement. whatever may have
been the personal disposition of the royal
DerSonageS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26

old cry. of free trade and sailors rights has
no Significance today. but they are apply
ing the spirit OF 1t to new issues, and they
manage to make big stir during cam
paigns.
These two names are comprehensive.
They carry everything necessary in the
matter of a national appeal to the people
To fully appreciate this we have only to
run over the list Of names of organizations
which in the past thirty years have tried
for public favor. The greenback party. the
labor party. the socialist party, the prohibit
ton party, and the populist party carried
each practically but one issue. They were
too slender. Their foundations were too
narrow. The result. naturally and prop
erly, was failure. So we have the two old
parties still with us, and although the one
under discussion is now in much distress,
there is no reason why 1t should change
an old and for years an honored name in
an effort to regain power 1t is not
case of the rose and its odor. The people
have not condemned party cognomen, but
what that cognomen has been made to
represent. If Mr.. Morton will help steer
his party out of its present latitude he need
not tease himself about the old name.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26
The Democratic Partx

one can understand the desire for a reor-
ganization Of the democratic party. or some
step that Will bring the two factions of the
party together for something of the kind
is essential II the party is to have a In
ture But j. Sterling Morton suggests the
abandonment of the party's name He
wants to d rally under a new name
That Is a very different matter and not
likely 10 be received with favor 1t Is not
worthy of adoption. Some great mistakes
have been made under that name. and
some very unworthy men have been lead
ers in that organization. But on the other
hand, some notable triumphs have been
achieved under the same name. and some
men now enshrined in the popular heart
were partisans in their day under the name
OF democrat Why abandon 1t simply be-
cause brilliant man, with a gift for
stump speaking and passion for theatre
calism. captured the party standard and
has held 1t through two unsuccessful presi-
Dental campaigns?
Inc TWO great parties now in existence
are indeed well named. Ours is a republi-
can form OF government, and that means
also that II is a democracy. Each Of the
leading parties goes TO the fountain head
for its name The republicans claim to
represent in their policies and aspirations
the true spirit OF republic They spell
the word Nation with capital N, and they
hold that the government should at all
times be strong enough TO support itself
both at home and abroad. They have no
fears Of too strong government, and its
splendor. as they believe. will never run
ahead OF its resources The democratic
leaders for their part. still hold. notwith-
standing the result Of the civil war. t.
oestsin states rights theories. and they
claim to b closest to the people Their
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26
The Danger Of the Cat,
From the Atlanta Constitution

rom the Atlanta Constitution
The danger of the cat as a disseminat or
Of disease has been discovered in Connec-
ticut. In Hartford several physicians have
traced several cases of diphtheria which
have spread recently to the visit of cats
and now war has been declared on all the
cats In that city. The diphtheria cases first
began in the family of David Van Schaak
OF Park Terrace. Soon many children in
the vicinity began to exhibit sore throat Is
and attacks of diphtheria, some mild and
others more severe. The board of health
investigated the case and found not ONLY
that every child who had diphtheria symp-
toms had been playing with Van Schaak s
cat, but that the cat had perfectly de-
veloped case Of malignant diphtheria. The
cat was killed and the hunt for the other
cats of the neighborhood was begun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26
COrsets.

Paris-made Corsets, in new
models, specially designed for the
present mode OF costume Exclu-
sive effects in White and Colored
Satins. Silks, Batistes and Coutils,
garnished with dainty laces, en-
broideries and ribbons.
Special reference is made to the
Ribbon Corset, of handsome wide
satin and taffeta ribbon, plain or en-
broidered, with straight front and
long hips, designed especially for
wear with low-cut gowns. Silk
Hose Supporters are shown to
match corsets.
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26
Have No Reason to COMPLAIN.


1t would not seem to be a great hard.
ship to the railroads to require them to
provide permanent way of such character
as shall conform to the changed conditions
they have been largely instrumental in
bringing about The growth Of population
along their lines brings them the mos,
profitable part of their traffic, and the,
have no reason to complain IL they mus
raise or lower their tracks. or bridge them
to make train running consistent witt
safety to life and property. 1t pays a rail.
road company to avoid accidents at what.
ever cost; but even IL this were not sc
every public franchise should be SO awaited
of as not to create a public nuisance or a
public danger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26
iife-SaveFs' Good Work


The recent storm made work for the life
savers all along the Atlantic coast. and
they performed it. as they always do.
magnilicently. By risking their own lives
and working under conditions which, to
ordinary men. would be sufficient reason
for stopping all work. they not only saved
the lives of many others. but rescued much
property which otherwise must have been
lost i'll the waves. The increase of COM
merce, foreign and coastwise, but especial
ly the latter, has increased the labors of
these men. since it has put into service
more ships to be put in peril in every gale,
and their services are, consequently more
valuable than before. Congress
should take note of this fact and not only
provide better compensation for the life
savers while on duty, but provide pensions
for them or their families when they are
disabled dead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26
Our Growing Trade Expansion.

According to the bureau of statistics of
the Treasury Department. fully $3.50. 600, 600
worth of metal manufactured will have
been exported during the year which is
soon to close.
Steel rails aggregating in value 81 900, 600
per month have been sent out of the coun-
try. British possessions this continent
will have purchased them for the year to
the value of S4.O0O,0OO. South America will
have claimed them to the value of 50 600
0O0, and Asia and Oceanica much more
What with our output of electrical ma
chinery. telegraph and telephone instru-
ments. agricultural implements in great
variety, manufactures I'm brass and copper
the peaceful expansion of American bust
ness with the side world Is indeed going
on apace Here 3 hoping for long con-
tinuance Of our Industrial growth!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26
The Way to Break Up Mob Law.
rom the Snrinr field Rennbli1nn

Ohio has been taking action that will
tend to discourage a repetition in that state
of the ''lynch-sny -nigger' rioting at Akron
last August. Twenty-Five men, seven of
whom pleaded guilty. have been tried for
participation in the riots, and all have been
sentenced to terms OF from thirty days to
five years lin the workhouse, reformatory
Or penitentiary. Fourteen cases remain to
be tried. and similar results may be ex-
pected from these. This Is an exceptional
record, and 1t IS the way to break up mob
Law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26
Millinery.

Paris novelties in Hair Orna-
ments for the theater, opera, recep-
tons and all fashionable occasions
and social functions Aigrettes,
Spangled Gauze Butterflies, in
black, white and colors, Gilt and Sill
yer Bows, Flowers in jet and tinsel
combined with tulle and aigrettes.
Mother-of-pearl Ornaments, Flower
Garnitures for the gown in great va
riety and beauty in stock or made
to order to match the gown.
Second floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26

In spite Of the stock brokers' songs to
the effect that they don't care what be-
comes of the lambs, the authorities have
not taken them into consideration in the
work of reforming the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26
After Christmas.

There is terrible havoc in Christmasville.
Our cheeks turn pale and our hearts stand
Since locomotives of painted tin
Have gone to smash with a dreadful din
And dolls who were once SO blythe and
gay
Their sawdust is ebbing fast away.
While horses and wagons are piled in heaps
Where Jack-in-t he-boX all ma ngled sleeps
And PROSTATE soldiers with glory fled
Are nothing now but forgotten lead
In one short day they have passed away
Like a civilization in swift decay
They have done their duty-their destined
part.
Since a child now sleeps with lighter
heart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26
SHOOTING STARS.
His Beneficiemt Idea.

Men ought to derive the highest pleas
ure in this life from seeing others happy
and comfortable" remarked the man who
strives to be consistently selfish.
THAT is a strange doctrine for you to
advocate"
'Oh. I'm not egotistc as you ina CINE.
In the general social scheme l regard my
self as the other fellow"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26
NeckWear.

Paris elegancies for the neck in a
profusion of exquisite conceits
Duchesse and Rose Point Lace Col
lars and Ties, White Feather Capes,
Black Ostrich Feather Capes, Lib
erty Silk Boas, Ostrich Feather
Boas, in white, black and gray.
Exclusive novelties not to be seen
elsewhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26

Testimony that cadets are accustomed to
fe.gn fainting in order to escape punish
ment does not speak very strongly in be-
half of hazing a means of developing
oil ,yr{t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26

One kentuckian tried to stab another,
but the knife was stopped by a high collar
This fact may lead the mountaineers of that
STATE 10 become regular patrons of the
mems furnishing stores
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26

One of the improvements of the coming
century should be the completion of the
work of making Washington city an ideal
city.-New York World
This remark is timely and sensible But
it should have been put in the form of q
positive prediction and not a mere sugges-
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26

A Kansas city dancing master proposes
10 teach department, dancing and etiquette
TO lie" sboys free of charge. This ought to
work a great reform in the methods of
boarding street cars and saying extra"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26

you don't want to upset the Constitu-
ton. do yOu?''
MY dear sir" answered Senator Sor-
ghum, I've got nothing against the Consti-
tuition personally. And if it will make ar
rangements to quit interfering with my
plans | shall be perfectly willing to leave
il in Delre.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26
Mems Dress Recurrence
For New Years DaV.
Wormen's Dress Requirements
For New Years Day.
Gloves.

All lengths, dressed and undress-
ed kid, white and black. Silk Even
ing Mitts, II, 10 and 2o-button
lengths.
First floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26
Slippers.

Satin, in white and black; Patent
Leather Tongue, Patent Leather,
opera and pomp; Bronze Kid,
Gray and Black Suede, Beaded Kid
Adonis, Patent Leather, with red
heel; Velvet Carriage Boots, Buck
les and filings of velvet Or satin to
match costume.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26

Here's to observation-disclosures the day after,
Let us clink with holiday touch;
With tear mid the feast and the laughter
For the man who has eaten too much.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26

Mr.. Cleveland has offered his reorganiza-
ton suggestion. and is still waiting for the
wild enthusiasm and deafening applause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26

Municipal officers in New York city are
justified in feeling some doubts as to the
genuine merriment of the present holiday
season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26

"Ef dere sech man as Sanity
Claus" said Uncle E>ben, I'll bet lot O.
folks 'ud git up an denounce i'm fob or
ganzin' Christmas gif trust
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26

1t may be that Mr. Plat viii feel a great
deal relieved when Mr.. Roosevelt gets COM
fortably settled in the vice presidential
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26
Hosiery.

Silk and Isle Thread, plain black
and all shades to match the toilet or
slippers-plain, lace ankle and fine
dropstitch effects.
Eir,f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26
Larger. Not Smaller.

"Ah.' said the sympathetic man, Il see
you have contracted cold
No" answered the man who strives to
be accurate, even amid suffering. Il have
expanded it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26

The Duke Of Manchester's creditors in
sist upon full settlement But this is Mr..
Zimmerman's affair, not the dukes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26

There is a depressing disposition In Eu-
rope to regard Dom Paul's tour merely as
a pleasure trip
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26
Clearance Sale OF Hurt and Damaged {

all books left the
dispose Of and which have
these books have been carelessy
few weeks, and result they little the
In is the only others the
marks leaf here etc-scarcey them
enough call the book damaged and they
We have made the extremely low
this week.
will be found arranged
together where examined
Owing very prices which they will not
be exchanged.
Prices lOc., 15c 25c., 35c., Soc, Csc. and ST 90
every prices one-quae half the
publishers
smnt
Woodward & L0thrOp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26
Handkerchief.

Point Lace, Nalenciennes Lace.
Duchesse Lace and fine Hand-em-
broidered and Hemstitched Linen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26

DIn order to avoid delays. on nc
count of pcrsonal absence. letters T."
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with tn"
Office hut simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or business Depart
nents according to tenor or purpose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26
Table Napery for New Years Day.

While variety substantial
day household linens the Linen Department especially equip
ped all branches the demand for the finest grades goods
And among these beautiful designs cloths
(round, square and obong) for
Receptions, Banquets, Dinner Parties, Etc.
These exclusive being direct Importation
tanabe elsewhere We Double Satin Damask
this Ireland Belgium
fine ande
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26
Receptions, Banquets,

Damask Tea Cloths. ST rs to 5000
Henstitched Damask Dinner Napkins 5000 $1,000
Daask Doyes for finger bowl, tray table, SOC to So
Hen,stitcled Damask Doyles, large. 50 5000
Damask Tray and Carving Cloths 35c SOC, 75c and
Embroidered Doyes for finger bowls plates 50 So
Embroidered Center Pieces ..........$I.75 to $500
Secondf floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26

elsewhere
Fist floor.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-02
VAUGUAN'S,

A Democratic Club has been or
gauized at Vauehan's with a large
membership. Upon motion Bun
yam Galloway was elected President;
J. c. Sparkman, J. F. Russell, NJ.
L. Southall and l.. V. Pierce, Vice
Presidents; Oscar Sparkman, Score
tary.
Glad to report that Miss Claudia
Sparkman, after a continued illness
of typhoid fever, is able to be up
again.
Elder u. A. West has been on
the ''chill'' list for sometime in the
recent past.
Elder b. S. Wolverton has re-
coverd from a sick spell. He was
able to fill his appointment at Enon
Church the second Sunday.
Sorry to report that Mr.. Martin
Pegg has a case of typhoid fever
He recently returned from Corinth,
where he has been for a number of
months.
Tom l.. Williams and Missouri
Achord were recently united in
marriage at the home of the brides
father, M. A. Achord. COngratu-
lations heartily extended.
The Bryan-Stevenson Club, of
Vaughan's held it's last regular meet
ing Saturday night, Oct. 27th, last.
After the club convened two sound,
logical speeches in the interest of
democracy were enthusiastically de-
livered by Hons. Hugh K. Carter,
of Bolivar, and 5. A. Godsey, of
Salisbury. The club, which has a
large enrolment for a country dis
trict, was favored with the presence
of Mr.. j. A. Wilson, Jr., of Boli-
var, who presented the club with a
quantity of appropriate literature.
Elder J. W. Dickens held his con-
gregation speIl-bound Sunday with
one of his able sermons at Pleasant
Grove Church. lie will act as
pastor for the rest Of the year.
MINIMUM.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-02
DEMOCRACY TN THE SADDLE.
Thousands of Her Faithful Followers Rally al
" ssBo1ivar and Spend Great Day in AK *
* >xGrand and Glorious Cause>x ~
ELOQUENT SPEECHES. MUSIC AND PARADE

accommodate half of the
crowd. The aisles, galleries
and porticos were filed, still
hundreds were compelled to
remain outside.
Col. William II. Carroll,
democratic elector for the
Tenth Congressional District,
was first speaker. He was
introduced by Hon. A. j.
Coates. The able and learn
ed gentleman made a splen-
did speech, expounding and
defending the principles OF
democracy in a mastery
manner.
Gen. M. r. Patterson,
democratic nominee for Con
gress from the Tenth District,
followed Col. Carroll. He
was introduced by Capt. w
&C.. Pirtle, Chairman of the
County Democratic EXecu=
tive Committee. No candi-
date during the entire cam
paign has met with a more
cordial reception than was
yesterday accorded General
Patterson. His speech was
only about thirty minutes in
length, but during that limit
ed time he proved to the sat
islaction of his audience his
ability to deal with National
questions. He held the clos.
est attention and throughout
his speech was literally APP
Iplauded, especially when he
showed the Inconsistencies OF
his republican opponent, Zach
Taylor, on the financial ques-
ton. Almost in the midst
of his speech Gen. Patterson
was forced to conclude on ac-
count of RObinson's circus
parade, much to the regret of
many who insisted that he
proceed, but he respectfully
and happily declined to at
tempt to speak against a
circus.
The Rally was Il grand sue
cess. The democracy of old
Hardeman is in splendid
shape and will give the ticket
a handsome majority next
Tuesday.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-02
CORRESPONDENCE.
SAUISRERY.

Mr.. K. o. Prewilt is visiting in
Memphis.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. K. Redfearn were
the guests of Mr.. j. S. Newton and
family Sunday.
Mr.. G. w. Press, while gearing
his engine Saturday morning, &C
cidently broke his arm.
There was singing at Mr.. w. O..
Prewitt's Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. ID. L. Finger and daughters,
Misses Ellie and Kate, were the very
welcome guests of Mrs. J. S. New
ton and family Sunday.
Mr.. II. J. Prewitt visited home
folks recently.
Messrs. Lonnie G.. Prewitt and
Ben Futrell were pleasant callers
at the home Of Mr.. J. S. Newton
Sunday.
We are glad TO report the i'm
proved health of Mr.. q. n. Prewitt
LENS FATUS.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-02

The democracy of old
Hardeman rallied at Bolivar
yesterday thousands strong.
The day was ideal the sun
shone brightly and the air
was crisp and invigorating.
Our little city had put on
airs for the occasion and was
dressed in holiday attire.
The residences, courthouse
and business houses were
handsomely decorated with
flags and bunting and pict-
ures OF Bryan and Stevenson
were to be seen on every
hand.
Long before the sun rose,
the firing of cannon an
nounced to our people that
something out of the ordinary
was to happen.
Mounted and on foot, peo-
pie began to pour into town
in streams before many OF
our citizens had breakfastcd.
The trains from the north
and south increased the
Gro Ed. BY half past nine
o'clock at least three thous-
and people had arrived, and
they hailed from every part
of the county.
The speakers, Col. VIM.
III. Carroll and Gen. M. r.
Patterson, came in on the
morning train from the south
Soon after their arrival the
order was given that all
mounted democrats fall in
line. A procession was form
ed on Jackson Street. The
line of march was down Jack
son to the railroad, thence
south to Market Street, thence
up Market to the Square,
disbanding in front of Dem
Ocratic Headquarters. The
procession was headed by a
brass band and was at least a
half mile in length. Many
handsome and appropriate
banners were borne by the
different clubs.
At 1870 speaking was an
nOunced in the courthouse.
The seating capacity of the
building was inadequate to
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-02

AT Bolivar recently, Hon. Zach
Taylor took occasion to state that
he voted for Mr.. Carmack for
Congress. His idea in mentioning
this must have been to catch some
of Mr.. Carmack's friends. But he
will fail. Mr.. Carmack has made
two speeches in the district since
Mr.. Taylor spoke here, one at Gov
ington the other at Memphis, from
the same platform with Gen. Pat
terson, the regular democratic
nominee, in which he insisted that
every one of his friends stand loyal
ly by Gen. Patterson.