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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04

There is no sincere friend or admirer of
Admiral Dewey but will regret the an
nouncement which appears in print today
by his authority.
This announcement. to begin with. shows
a singular nisapprehension as to existing
political conditions. Admiral Dewey says:
IF the American people want me for this
high office''-the presidency-"1 shall be
only too willing to serve them This gives
out the idea that the people are cropping
about in a state of indecisiOn in search Of a
suitable man for the place. But they are
not They are divided in the main into
two large political camps. and each camp
has its candidate virtually already selected.
If the republicans are not to invite. aud
meet, humiliation they must renomnatc
Mr.. Mckinley. They see this. He stands
for the party and its policies. and it cannot
expect Endorsement at the polls except
under his leadership. If he has failed the
party has failed.
The democracy as at present organized,
is as thoroughly committed to Mr.. Bryan.
Its policies are clearly defined, and he is
their most conspicuous champion and rep
resentative. If the party should abandon
its policies, what would follow? Chaos
within its ranks. undoubtedly. And in such
nation for the presidency be to any man?
Mr.. Bryan would scorn it, and not even
Admiral Dewey could hope to succeed at
the polls with it. The democracy, if it were
devoid entirely of enthusiasm for the man
and devotion to his policies, would yet be
obliged in sheer self-defense to renominate
Mr.. Bryan
But even more surprising than Admiral
Dewey's shortsightedness with respect to
the condition of the parties is his latest APP
praisement OF the Office of President. When
he was first approached on this subject
upon his return from Manila he declared
that as he had been bred sailor he knew
thoroughly only the life of the sea, and
that the duties of the presidency called for
the qualifications of a trained statesman.
He now says:
Since studying this subject 1 am con-
WINGED that the office of President is not
such very difficult one to fill, his duties
being mainly to execute the laws of Con-
greSS.
The office which tried the sagacity and
the genius of Washington, jefferson, the
two Adamses and Lincoln and assiduously
but vainly sought by Clay, Webster. Cal
houn. Blaine and Sherman, mot such very
difficult one to fill?" Surely Admiral Dewey
was carelessly quoted on this point, FOR
nothing else, not even his own declaration
of last fall would go further to prove his
entire unfitness for the post.
No. Admiral Dewey for the first time ir
his life. takes the field too late. The battle
virtually is on. The parties are lined up
| The leaders are chosen. There are some
discontented men in both parties. But they
are not numerous in either party: and IL i,
were possible to bring them all together fol-
cooperation they would not. by virtue
either of numbers or character, be able t.
tempt any man Of experience or ability tc
| accept their leadership. Admiral Dewey
| will presently find that he is yielding tc
| influences which lead only to dsappoint
ment and regret. great sailor should
\ have a better chart in strange sea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04
A GOOd-NaturedR efOrmer.

If ! was foretellin' the weather, you bet
I'd behave in a way the most curious yet.
I'd tear up my maps and I'd turn in and
break
All the Instruments used when them
weather sharps make
Observations. I'd just predict sunshine and
showers
And winds with caresses for dangerous
flowers.
OF course there'd be storms which orr
patience would test:
But I'd simply be cheerful and hope fur the
best.
If 1 was the almanac man I would try
To change the account of the years as they
fly;
Increasin' the sum of our holiday joys
An reducin' the hours which stern Duty
employs.
I'd celebrate Christmas bout four times a
year
An two Sundays a week on the books
would appear.
1 s'pose that there'd soon be the dickens to
pay,
But I'd change things heap if they'd give
me my way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04

Announcement is made of a recent trans
fer IF a control Of the stock of the C,hesa-
D. AXE and Potomac Telephone COMPANY TO
another corporation. which operates the
Ong-1iStanct service. This alleged opera
tion j. heralded as a stroke for better ,ele-
phpnic service in all Of the cities occ,Ipied
by The new holder of the majority interest
in the local company. 1t is question: bic
whether the people of Washington. who are
aHxipuSiy awaiting relief from the present
burden of excessive telephone rates. will ac-
C,pt the announcement for what it purports
to b.. II is we'll known here that the con-
troll Of the G. and P. company is held By
the Bell company. or parent company. 1t
is also Known that the same parent" COM
Pany controls the inter-city service. though
under another name So the transaction.
as far as it is now understood If, indeed. II
has occurred at all. Is merely a change in
the title Of the holder of the control.
These bargains have been heard of often
before, and are intended to becloud the still
alton and If possible TO prevent remedial
legislation. They constitute a fimsy excuse
for non-action by the regulating bodies.
Tae present plea for the old company Is
that this new arrangement with the long
distance service will permit more satisfac-
tory inter-city telephony than ever before.
owing to the more intimate connection be-
tween the Washington system and those Ct
other cities. This fact. It is frankly as
serted. should serve to prevent the inccr-
pOrstion Of rival company. which will not
have access to the inter-city service already
established and can not therefore hope to
compete with the c. and p. company.
The less the old companies say about
their control OF the long-distance service
the better ii may prove for them. There is
no constitutional obstacle to the congress
sional regulation of these long-distance
rates. They involve in a great majority Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04
SHOOTING STARS.
Understandings,

Robinson Crusoe must have felt a GER
tain thrill of delight when he found he had
an island all TO himself" remarked the man
who likes to revert to childhood fiction.
Yes, answered Senator Sorghum; Il
can understand it. When 1 think of what
me and the sugar trust are going to do
with Porto Rico, 1 must say 1 feel kind Of
thrilled myself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04
Quite True.

From the New York Journal of Commerce
1t would have saved a good deal of mis-
construction if Mr.. Webster Davis had re-
signed before he went to South Africa 1t
was very difficult for Europeans to under
stand what an assistant secretary Of The
United States government was doing at the
seat of war If his trip were absolutely I'M
official.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04

Mr.. Bryan can feel pretty sure that
neither Admiral Dewey nor any other cam
didate will endcavor to fitch the IL 10
plank from his platform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04
\ Matter of Regret.

Its great pity" said the man who has
taken deep interest in the plans to suppress
dogs.
What's pity?"
That we can't go further than the mere
prevention of hydrophobia. Just think how
much cheerier this life would be if nature
had only made the grip germ big enough to
muzzle."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04
Texas and Trusts.
From the Boston Herald.

1t Is one of the curious results of the
United States Supreme Courts decision sus-
tanning the antitrust law of Texas, which
shuts out the Standard Oil Company from
that state, that the oil business there is
now to be done by local companies and
one of their first steps is to announce an
advance in the price Of Oil over the old
trust prices,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04

Bryan spoke of the eastern states of this
Union as the enemys country" Erving
Winslow speaks of a camp of soldiers of
the United States army as the entmy's
camp Arcades ambo. What ticket Bry-
and Winslow would make! Platform:
Haul down the stars and stripes!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04

The ability shown by Dom Paul as a dip
lomat might suggest to a number of states
men that turning out whiskers and smok-
ing base-burner pipe are experiments
worth trying.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04

Sea Island Percae Wrappers made with separate and
Hounce SKIRTS light spring shades assorted neat patterns Sizes
~
choice Fine Baiste Wan
made with ruf1es the shoulders-he
hounce waist Innings The the shown
Twopece House Dresses made with separate lining and x
in assorted material-every size ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1oS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04

may be given a place on the calendar of big
items to be dealt with at this session, but
the prospect now appears to be that no
such action will be taken before next win
ter If then.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04

President Kruger is willing to take his
chances on St Helena rather than face the
certainty of another weary trek toward the
heart of Africa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04

Russia is so busily making friends in
Asia that it looks very much as if John
Bull might find a gang waiting for him
when he next turns in that direction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04

Mayor Van Wyck says that New York
is the most moral city on earth. Nom
sense. Did not Beaver Dam and Flint,
Michigan. also SUPPRESS ..Sapho?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04

as he 4 prominent man in his commu-
nity?"
Yes: to an unfortunate degree
But he is highly spoken Of
Invariably. But he's mentioned for office
just enough to make him neglect his bust
ness and not enough to ever get govern
mcnt position
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04

II viii not be much comfort to Porto
Rlvans 10 reflect that some of the Ameri-
cans at the klOndike are being taxed in a
mHnnrr which they find most oppressive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04

If Admiral Won Diederichs wants to do
something really handsome. he might say
a few pleasant words about Admiral Dew
ey.s presidential boom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04

Kentucky has not reached the point of
degeneracy which would tolerate the study
of assassination as an art.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04

Albert Edward was snot at in Brussels.
Belgium should not try to ape the fashions
of Kentucky
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04

The approach to Bloemfontein appears to
b. provided with some Of the uncertainties
which attached TO the Tugela river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04
A Sample Line of Ladies' Silk Petticoats

Just &C. enough to make that happy hearts They
ally good values because the price fully their real
worth They made OF the best quality of Ask
combination coors such blue and gray
plain red lilac automobile buet Some
made with two deep ruffes, small rufle
cordng others have three four and five deep
and several coo have deep rfe with the French -
back $II and $I2o8 skirts For W ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04
3 Very Elegant Lining Specials.

40 pieces guaranteed Fast Black MORE 36nch Percalnes This
quality about the best goods made and usually sells
For day we have reduced the price OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. lac
Meezed Saeen black, cerise royal automobile and few
other shades It's regular quality Selling 1zc
of Black Mecered Skirt Lining, full 6 wide has
brocaded effect lisa regular 21ac value For zc
-
We shall the sale of those Fine and Satin
Damasse They piece goods, they to Yards
bought leading upholstery which
mentioned advertisement yesterday We sold
of the kinds and still have enough continue
the sale for days The prices hold good guam
titles exhausted
- FARDs Ta2sE WoIH GsS ERM TO Ac
Lot q sur % = 4 R5E r
300 $500 Is
Lot a. 1 PR
Lot s. xARPs Of 4s Te FcR ] GOO
A
Lot g. KE Or SR EFoS RE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-04
Culinary Deceits.

He prides himself on his cynical mere
dulity," remarked Willie Washington.
Yes, exclaimed Miss Cayenne; but he
is so very inconsistent. He doubts what
he reads in the papers, but l have seen
him believe every word he saw on a high
priced menu card"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26
A STYLISH HAIR CUT
THE CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET
Wheat, Corn. and Oats Respond "a
HulIish Influence.

CHICAGO, April 25.-Firm cables, strong
coarse grain and provision markets were
responsible for the advance in wheat to-
day Shorts were the principal buyers
and changing from May to July with The
widening OF the spread to &c we're the
principal features The primary move
ment was much less than last year. Clear
anees were large, $4,000 bushels. The
Southwest reported an improved demand
for cash wheat.
strong. The bull interests were all at
work helping the rise. Prices responded
easily and quickly today to any bull ef-
fort. Liverpool was 1-2G5-Sd higher.
There was an improvement in the ship
ping demand, with probably 400, 000 bush
els. and large business reported from
Kansas City.
Oats were up 12c tonight and closed at
the top. There has been a decided i'm
prOvement in the shipping demand 200. r.
900 bushels done by one house and
probably doubly that by the whole trade.
Oats. Of course, felt the corn advance The
inspection was only rs cars. with 100 for
tomorrow. There has been the same sort
Of buying of oats futures as of the corn.
The grain Improvement today seems to
have been general, with about the same
sort Of influences in all the markets.
Provisions closed strong at a further
good advance lard leading Higher prices
for hogs. improving cash demand and
strength in corn were the bull aids.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26
Washington sr.ck Exchange.

sales-Capital Traction, As: $4,000
107 IA; Capital Traction, scrip: s2S0d
1O7 "a; Capital Traction; 25d1O4 9-s. 10
104 IA; City and Suburban r. R.: 25d
% 81 25d2s 10; Washington Gas: 256
81 SIS: Mergenthaler Linotype: 406
1872 IL. 20Q192 IA. 100 1872 is, 20d192. 10
gl91 rs; Lanston Monotype: 100d1s IA; ;
Pneumatic Gun Carriage: 30OG21 cents
After call-Capital Traction. scrip: $97d
107 IA; Capital Traction: 5OG104 Ia;
Lanston Monotype; 100G13 SIS Sales aft
er call, April 24-American Graphophune
l0Odl2; Capital Traction: 20GI04 IA /:
Columbia R. r, SIS: S500d1l2; West End
National Bank: 5G120
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26

Covering Of shorts, especially in Sugar.
buying by some OF the more important Of
the pools, and some investment buyinR al
the low levels Of yesterday morning caused
quick rally in the stock market which
lasted nearly an day and sent prices from
one 10 five points higher in nearly all parts
OF the list. Toward the close there was
some renewal Of the bear attack and some
selling for smatl profits by small longs
and the closing prices were OF somewhat
from the top, but still showed gains Lon
don was a buyer Of American securities.
and this fact with the ease OF money
rates, the St Paul gross earnings state
ment, and one or two other encouraging
matters filed the immense short interest
with nervousness. II was said that there
were more short contracts in the market
that al any time before this year Il was
seen at the opening that the shorts were
likely 10 run 10 cover al any time and
before many minutes had passed their
flight had begun. The outlook is most
hopeful for a continuance OF the advance.
The bears have not yet all covered by any
means, and the bull pools. after their sue
cess Of yesterday. will be disposed 20 Try
the same Tactics again. The news also
continues Fo0d. The banks have gained
from the Sub-TreasuIy more than s. 600.
O00. and the bank statement viii be an
eAceAent one me crop reports are en-
oouraging. The earnings reports continue
good. Gold Is likely TO 20 out shortly.
and there is even the probability shat a
shipment o. $3.50 00O will take place To-
day. This gold export, however. Is not
considered a bear argument by the people
that know the money situation. and these
people are the ones that viii have the
running OF the market during the coming
month largely. II is probable that after
a rally Of a point or 50 there may be some
hesitation in the market, owing 70 the
loss Of confidence that the public has suf-
fered recently through the Gates game.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26

u consider Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the
best in the world for bronchitis" saws Mr. VIII
lam Savory, Of Warrington, England. ut has
saved my wife's life, she having been q martyr 10
bronchitis for over SIX years. being most Of the
time confined to her bed. She is now quite we'll -
1t is a great pleasure 70 the manufacturers Of
Chsmberlain's Cough Remedy to be able to pub
lish testimonials Of this character They show
that great good is being dpne, pain and suffer.
ing relieved and valuable lAss restored to health
and happiness by this remedy. II il for sale BY
Henry Evans, wholesale and retail, and all drug.
glsts.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26

The gentle spring Is here. when the sap is
rising and when spring medicine is IN demand al
the corner drug store. Also when the young man S
fancy lightly turns etc. Everyone knows about
spring. and nearly everyone knows that Tharp's
Berkeley Rye is the best spring tonic that can
be taken, because Of its purity and age One
dollar full quart. Only from james Tharp, SD
+ Street
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA, HOLDING A SPECIAL TERN
FOR ORPHANS COURT 81 SlNESS-In tho
~ thn ~ n

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA, HOLDING A SPECIAL TERN
FOR ORPHANS COURT BUSlNESS.-In tho
matter Of the estate Of PETER DILL De
ceased Adiun. No. sos
Upon motion Of counsel for the caveatorS in
this case counsel for the caveatees being present
and the matter having been argued and submit
ted to the court it is, this 9th day Of December
A. D. lsgs. ordered that the following issues in
this case be, and they hereby proved for
trial by jury:
/ Was the paper-writing bearing date Febru-
ary l8 1896. which filed in this court Feb
ruary o. 1895 duly executed by the said Peter
Dill as and for his last will and testament
Q If the said paper-wrlting was executed by
the said Peter Dill, he al the time OF such
execution Of sound and disposing mind and cap
able of executing valid deed or contract?
g. Was the execution Of said paper writing pro
cured bv fraud exercised and prsciiCtd upon the
said Peter Dill by the persons named in said
papeT-writing as executors or henefcimies, or BY
any OF them, or by any persun or persous7
4 Was the execution Of said paper writing pro
cured by the undue influence OF any person OF
peTsonsY
g. II the said paper-writinc was duly executed
by the said Peter Dill as his last will and tesla
ment did he at the time be executed the. same
know the contents thereof
A. B. HAGNER Asso. Justice
A true copy. Test:
(seaL) LOUIS A. DENT,
Register Of Wills, d. c.
April :. 1900.
apple Is, %, 26, 80, my3, 10
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26

but the upward march OF prices will, as
usual. draw the public in.
The iron and steel securities we're all
huoyant during the greater part Of the
day. and. with the exception Of the Wire
stocks. they all made good net gains fer
the Gay. Federal Steel common went IS
high as 43 and closed az - as. Tenncs-
see Coal ana Iron advanced TO s. and
closed al the top price Colorado Fuel
and iron advanced to a. l-2 and closed at
- The short interest in these stocks vas
reduced yesterday. but IL was not by any
means eliminated. The chances favor a
continuance Of the upward movement IN
the group this week ana quite possibly
there may be a boom before many days.
The effects OF the Gates onslaught have
passed largely. and cooler headed people
are beginning to see that the steel indus
try is still prosperous and profitable in a
Wc1terfUl way. 10 is now said TO be very
nearly certain that the RESIGNATION Of Mr..
Gates VIII take place on May = and this
fact lends confidence to the buying Of the
group. The statement Of the Car and
Foundry Company for the year. issued
Yesterday, was fine one, quite up TO
those Of the other steel concerns recently
published. II is said that a dividend On
The common Car and Foundry stock is not
far away.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26
SUGAR REFINING GOES UP
The Rise in the Stock Sensational
and WithOu. Explanation.

Various Rumors which Contributed
TO Its Strength Prompt. Denied by
Havemeycr-Its Firmncss Causes
an Advance Along other Lines
The Dealings We'll Distributed.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26
Mails for south and Central Amer
ice, West Indies. Etc.

THURsDAI-Cb) At 2:sO p m. for JAMAICA, pei
s S. Admiral SChley, from Boston
td) At $50 a. m. for BARBADOS and
NORTH BRAZIL, per s. =. Hubert, from New
York.
90 At HOS p H. for BRAZIL md IA
PLATA COUNTRIES. per : :. Wordsworth
from New York Mail for NORTH Brazil
must be directed Per s : Wordsworth"
tc) At 11:O5 p. n. for INAGUA, per s. s
Themis, from New York Mail for JAMAICA
BELIZE, PUERTO CORTEZ. and GUATE.
AALA, must be directed per s s. Themis. "
FRlDAi-(c) At ll:05 p. m. for FORTUNE ISL
AND, JAMAICA. SAVANILLA, CARTHAGE.
Ma. and GREYTOWN, per $ :. Alene from
New York. Mail for COSTA RIGA, must tc
directed Per S. s. Alene"
(c) At 1I:O5 p m for PORTO RICO. via
Ponce, also ST. THOMAS and ST. CROIX. via
st. Thomas. per :. 5. Mae, from New York
(c) At 1I:O5 p. m. for NUEYITAS. GfBARA.
BARACOA and PUERTO PADRE, per s. 5.
Oinda. from New York (ordinary mail only. )
Co At II ;0j p. M. For GRENADA and TRIM
IDAD per 5. 5. Grenada, from New York
SATU RDAf-tD At 1890 a. m. for NASSAU. y.
P. per steamer rom Miami, Fla.
SjNDAl-th) At Y o3 m for ST. PIERRE Nj
QUELON, per steamer from North Sydney.
Mails for NEWFOUNDLAND. by rail 10 North
Sydney, and thence via steamer, close here daily,
except Sunday, at Y m. and on Sundays only
at II 30 a. N. Id (h)
Mails for AuQUELON, By I'll to Boston. and
thence via steamer, close here daily at 3:I5 p.
NJ ID
g1C Lrra -. III.
u.5s.t,r- I;,is,5s - ss a. - q a.
p, ~
Va Miami Fla TUESDAYS and SATURDAYS AZ
10: 80 d. m. 90
Mails Tor MEXICO overland. unless specially adj
dressed for despatch by steamers sailing rom New
D. m d0 ''''
c0RT ris ~ and GTAfETSLN nv T5I 70 Nv ~
io.oS anu '' us coIeo, s mere cary at
ing sundays ana RrI m e[ Gp9lA SA and
.Tii.Nf, ' liz anu
OIAlEAALA- ,.o 49,
"'i"' '"HiiS.
Mails for CHINA JAPAN. HAWAII. and PHIL
IrPINE ISLANDS" via san Francisco close b re
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26

Corrected daily by W. B. Hlbbs Co.,
members Of the New York Exchange, 1919
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26
LEG Al NOTICES.

IN TIE SUPREME COURT OF TIE DISTRICT
or COLUMBIA HOLDING 4 SPECIAL TERN
FOR ORPHANS COURT BUSINESS.-in tn,
matter OF the estate Of PETER DILL, De
ceased. Nc. s225. Adm. Doc. "a
Il appearing to the court tina, the notification
as to the trial Of the issue in this case relating
10 the validity Of the paper writing, dated On,
18th day of February, 1896, and purporting to b.
the last viii and testament Of Peter Dill De
ceased, has been returned as 10 Edward Dill
Elizabeth Raum. Iva X. Kraft, Margaret Thai
heimer. Nancy Freund, Elizabeth Essig. Pctel
Pfeeier. Ann Dill, William P. D:i. Marion A.
Dill. john H. Dill, Edmund j. Dill Mauric,
Dill. and Leo Dill mot TO he found" it i
this 18th day ct April. ordered that the issue.
heretofore framed in this case, be- and they arc
hereby set down for trial on the nth DAY OF
MAY. 1900 and that this order and a copy Of said
issues heretofore framed shall be published once
week for four weeks in the Washington Law
Reporter and twice week for the same period
in The Washington Times
CHAS c. COLE, Justice.
Attest:
LOUIS A. DENT Register Of Wills, District Of
Columbia