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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17

Senator Batter 81 North Carolina protnpt-
ly denies the report that he Will sumner,
Mr. Mckinley. II was hardly necessary
The report denied itself. There was nothing
90 support IT, Mr.. Buffers part in tn.
North Carolina contest was entirely per-
spraL lie was c"nteudins for no principIe
lie was not in the slightest concerned about
the Constitution Of the United States His
sole aim was u try to secure his return Tn
The United States Senate. That was threat
en'd by the proposed amendment to the
state constitution disfrauchisinG the ne
groes, and hence he opposed the amend
nent He .ost his fight. and is. of course
bitterly disappointed. But only on ner
soEal grounds. There is no reason wby no
should turn against Mr.. Bryan. whom he
supported in 1896 and can as consistently
support now.
Mr.. Buffers position In the recent CON-
test In North Carolina was. 1t is true H.
logical to the point of absurdity As But
lerite. anxious for his own success. he was
champion of the federal Constitu lion and
OF the right OF the negro to vote, but AZ
a Bryanite. anxious for Mr. Bryan's sue
cess. he was already brother in arms
with the democrats of South Carolina Lou
isiana and Mississippi who had puIIified
the Constitution in the same spirit and for
the same ends IN their states as was now
proposed in North Carolina. Mr. Butler
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17

There Is probably no escape. Militarism
is bound to come We are vain and fool
ish people and the other powers have found
us out and are playing upon our weak
nesses. They seem bent upon converting us
into an international scrapper. with the
view of having us fully develop our muscle
and accept commissions from them to help
along with their smuggling.
First England fiattered She praised
our pluck and skill at Manila, and subse-
quently stood by us in some of the comph-
cations that followed. Then the English
commander who gave the orders at Tien
Tsin complimented the American troops
who participated in the fighting there. He
said they carried themselves with excep-
tional gallantry, and the English sorrow
for the loss of Colonel Liscum was most
eloquently expressed.
Now Germany follows suit We have ac-
cepted the assignment of Count Won Wal
dersee chief in command of the allied
forces in China. and that astute man and
accomplished soldier makes a lead for U.S.
On the eve of his departure for the scene
of action he has called, the Berlin cable
tells US. at the United States embassy and
asked Mr. John B. Jackson. secretary OF
the embassy. to present his best compli-
ments to President Mckinley. He spoke in
the highest terms of the American troops
saying.
Il know what they can do. and will con-
siGer il a great honor to have such gallant
soldiers under my command"
Except for the hidden purpose In all this
there would be much in it to give the
American people pleasure 1t is a good
thing to elicit the praise of others in the
matter of perilous enterprises. We are
proud ourselves of the whole history of our
army and navy. We always expect them to
give admirable account of themselves,
and they have never failed us. We have
fought against England twice and both
American valor and lauds II highly when
We fight with her in China in defense OF
civilization There were Germans who
helped us establish our independence over
hundred years ago. and the greatest liv-
ing German soldier of today expresses
pleasure at finding American troops among
forces which he Is to command for the
redress of grievances OF all the civilized
powers.
But there is the hidden purpose-the
secret alliance. That is the rub. We are
being cOddled by the military powers for d
military purpose, and at present only
Few OF US know 1t. 1t Is true that legiti-
mate business took US TO the Philippines,
and has taken us to China: but neverthe-
less, If We are not exceedingly carefuI-thdt
Is TO say. if we fail to heed and follow Mr.
Bryan-we shall shortly develop into
common brawler and throw off the blue
coat Of the republic for the red shirt of the
erur,ire
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17

A new overhead trolley danger has been
developed by peculiar accident in New
Rochelle, n. Y. a fine setter dog was
standing alongside trolley pole the other
day during a storm and CHANGED to wag
his tail The tail swung against the iron
pole. and it was the last wag the dog ever
made. He died from the shock of an cleo
trio current that had leaked into the pole
and was escaping into the ground. AS a
consequence of the dogs death move
ment Is under way to compel the railroad
corporation to insulate all its trolley poles
at least six feet from the ground For it
is argued, with excellent logic. that what
can happen to a dog can happen to a man.
even though the man has evolved out Of
existence his prehistoric caudal appendage
The trolley pole is especially dangerous
in time of storm and should be as care
fully hooked after as any other part of the
equipment of a railroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17

Washington's need Of money to defray
the expenses Of the Cuban teachers visit
here is very slight, especially when COM
pared with the sums spent or to be spent
for purposes of entertainment in Boston.
New York and Philadelphia. But that need
is real and must be met. SO short is the
time ard so small the amount required that
there will be no canvass Of the city for
subscriptions, and citizens are expected to
volunteer their donations. There remains
about 800 to be raised. and the circum-
stances becoming known. there will. OF
course be no difficulty whatever in swelling
the fund to the desired total tomorrow. In
such cases the public spirited citizen. when
the occasion Is called to his notice. does
not wait to be asked personally for a con-
tribution. but gives 1t freely without solici
tation. A few dollars from each of hum
dred people will swell the fund to reple-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17

therefore has lost only the senatorship-
the personal prize for which he was strug-
Cling. That gone. he has but to swallow
his disappointment and go in with the null
lifiers of his own state and of other states
to push Mr.. Bryan's fortunes.
And it must in truth be said that Mr.
Bryan's position is about on a par with
Mr.. Buffers. The Nebraska leader raises
cry against government by force without
the consent of the governed. He quotes
from Thomas Jefferson the sentiment that
all men are created free and equal. and
copiously from Abraham Lincoln sentiments
in support of government not by a portion
of the people. but by all of the people
Mr.. Bryan says that II the Constitution
is to be saved Mr.. Mckinley must be de-
feated. II elected President he will call
Congress together in extra session and pro-
pose early independence for the Filipinos
And yet Mr.. Bryan will receive electoral
votes-he cannot possibly reach the White
House without them-which are based upon
a notification of the Constitution and a
denial to black men of America of what
he Is proposing for the brown men of the
philippines. That is to say, he is willing
that the Constitution shall be nullified In
respect to American citizens, but insists
mat 1t must be vigorously interpreted for
the benefit of the dictatorship of a Malay
adventurer
Mt Bryan Is logically the illogical candi-
date of men like Senator Butler of North
Carolina
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17

Inc world waits eagerly for particulars
Oh the relief OF the ENJOYS from their des-
perate plight at Pekin, and for their ac-
count of the troubles In the Chinese can
ital Enough is known of the latter to
whet to the keenest edge the eagerness of
civilization for the full story 1t Is of
record that there was rating in the CITY
in the latter part of JUNE, that the mobs
became identified with the great Boxer
movement. that there was suddenly a COM
plete collapse of all central authority. that
the imperial troops were fighting side. by
side with the fanatics and that the dow
ager empress was for the time being sup
pressed by the violent reactionary Prince
Tuan- Then came the killing of the chan
cellor of the Japanese legation, followed by
stories of atrocities and finally the murder
of the German minister. Suddenly there
fell pail of silence. broken occasionally
by the most startling account of gruesome
happenings within the city. eliminating in
circumstantial details of the slaughter of
every foreigner in the capital
This silence was finally dispelIed In part
by the dispatch from Minister Conger, Sc
cured under circumstances rejecting credit
upon the American Secretary of State. It
was received with tncredulity by many
VINO held firmly for time to the belief that
the ministers were all dead. Little by lit
tie, however, the dispatch was corrobor-
ated. and then the United States secured
resumption of official communication with
Its minister and thereby went long way
toward solving the central problem of re-
lief. Latterly the attacks on the legations,
which ceased about July 49, have been re-
newed, to what effect can not yet be told.
1t Is certain that many of the defenders of
the foreign colony have died in the siege,
that many others are wounded or have
fallen Ill from the lack of sufficient food
and the nervous strain.
The brave band of Christians cooped up
in Pekin never faltered. Their cries for re-
lief We're heard by their countries and an
army composed of many nationalities was
FASTENED to their succor. Their rescue was
attended with the grave peril that the
Chinese government might slay the ENJOYS
or turn loose upon them the mobs and SOL
diery to punish the powers for their in
sistent advance to the rescue. Minister
Congers attitude throughout has been one
of dignity and courage. He has added to
the prestige Of American diplomats abroad
and to the esteem in which the American
character is held by the nations His well
come home will be marked by unbOunded
enthusiasm and heartfelt gratitude for the
good fortune which has preserved him and
his proteges through this great peril.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17

regulation 1t would be hard to enforce it.
The policeman on his midnight beat might
chase a whistler for many blocks and yet
lose him. The evidence of guilt is gone as
soon as the puckered lips are relaxed.
Identification is impossible. Is the angry
citizen to hasten in pajamas into the street
to pursue the offender and secure his ar
rest? Is he to thrust his head from the
window and finish the whistler's fiendish
work by adding his protesting voice to the
din? No. the whistler must evidently De
educated out of his habit, taught that he Is
selfish in his musical indulgences, lectured
upon the iniquity of such solos and given
a more adequate conception Of the bless
ings Of uninterrupted sleep Thus agitation
may accomplish more than prosecution.
even as the world is frequently reformed
By indirection and Information more eff
fectively than by revolution and by force.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17

From the Chicago Daily News.

Secretary Hay has emi-officially giver
out a defense of the Alaskan modus viven.
di. 1t is practically the same the Daily
News gave at the time. There has been nc
permanent cession Of territory-a fact that
ought not to need to be insisted upon In
view of the fact that the line is merely a
temporary one-or. as diplomatists call it
the proposed boundary is merely a modus
vivendi till the governments concerned car
get around to the question Of final settle.
ment All the talk, therefore. about "haul.
ing down the flag is not only premature
but foolish under the circumstances
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17

That educated Cubans do not share the
mistrust Of American motives that Is COM
mon among "anti-imperialists' Is suggest
ed by the closing sentence of the address
made by the spokesman for the Cuban
teachers. In presenting to Harvard Uni.
versity the massive loving cup as a me-
mortal Of their visit. the Cuban speaker
said:
I'VE trust you will accept this token II
only remembrance that the Cubans
never believed, when the eagle of the north
flew upon their island. 1t was in the name
of aught else but the name Of right, OF
justice. of liberty"
If this Cuban meant what he said anG
is a fair Judge of the feelings of his peo.
pie. our war for humanity has not beer
misunderstood in Cuba
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17

Dom Paul has had a great deal of political
experience In his day, and would be ex-
pected to look twice at his check book be-
fore contributing to Mr.. Bryans or any
other mans campaign fund. Besides, the
Beers have a campaign fund of their own
to attend to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17
Infants
Null Caps.

Dainty and cool, plain or elabor-
ate, as you wish. We show a score
or more of pretty effects-and the
prices are very moderate.
Infants All-over Tucked Null Cans. close
lifting. finished with MARROW lace. Each. ~
Infants Corded Null Caps finished with 49,.
double ruche. edged with lace. Each. ..... J9C-
Infants Null Gaps. trimmed with three rows q
with lace. Each " '.Ur we M SOC.
lnfants Null Gaps, made OF fne tucks and rufB>s
OF narrow lace. trimmed with double ruche ..
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Infants Mnll Caps. aIl-over tucked trimmed win
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Infants Corded Sun Hats, white and C. ~
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Second hoor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17
Ahead of Time.

Hes purity smart man. said Farmer
Corntossel, but somehow or nuther he
doesn't seem to git along
isn't he forehandedo"
Yes. l shouldn't be surprised if that was
jes' the difficulty. He's too forehanded He
gifts so excited an interested in politics
that he goes to work an writes long letters
of acceptance when he amt had no nomi-
nation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17

Bath-house Johns declaration against the
shirt waist for men may carry some weight
in Chicago. but 1t will not affect sentiment
throughout the country at large. Bath
house John is a man with a sartorial rep
utation to sustain, and rs already on record
as being opposed to simple classic effects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17

1t is reported that the Empress Dowager
of China although over sixty years of age.
has no wrinkles and Is beautiful. 1t would
be dangerous for even rumor to whisper
otherwise about a lady with so determined
a character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17

The claim that Wharton Barker is incl
iEible 10 be President because he accepted
title from L European court may be merely
an effort to entangle his candidacy with red
tape. or to rouse the popultsts to inquire
what they want with such an aristocrat as
a leader anyhow The question is not likely
10 come before the electoral college or Con-
gress or the Supreme Court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17

The excitement over census returns calls
10 attention the fact that many citizens are
given 10 Dragging about mere numerous
ness OF population. irrespective Of the quail
ity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17
Summer Underwear.
Popular LOW=Priced Sorts,

The demand at this season is
greatest for the neat and practical
sorts of Muslin Underwear. The
kinds that are injured least in the
laundering, yet are tasteful and nicely
made. We have large assortment
of just such garments, representing
the very best values obtainable.
and eu..e sn Of tuss Yoke S.s1 hem
Nafnsook Drawers. with plain hem clustsr r->,
Of tucks. yoke hand and tape. Pair. oO<.
Muslin Gowns. good quality; tucked yoke, r~>.
cambria rune around neck and sleeves. Each w.
Cambria Gowns. good quality; tucked yoke, 6r,
cambria rune on neck and sleeves. Each. W.
Muslin Long Skirts. with tucked umbrella
nounce. YOKE and tape at waist: an lengths. r,~,
MACH ..---.-..-.---........ w.
Osmbric Corset Govern, heHstitched yoke In A..
front. lace around neck pearl buttons. Each. <SS-
Second door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17

Possibly Senator Butler has come to the
conclusion that a man who has the state Of
North Carolina on his mind cannot be ex-
pected to take very active part in sup
porting any national candidate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17

II is necessary to use very direct language
in order to remove an impression from the
minds Of some Chinese officials that the &C.
cas!on Is merely a topic for tranquil DELHI
Grafton and friendly debate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17

The horseless carriage and coatless man
We welcome, though hearts grow glum
mer
As vainly the earth and the sky we scan
For sign Of the heatless summer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17

Manager Mark Hanna seems inclined to
think that the whereabouts and intentions
of some ex-republicans should be left for
the consideration of the bacteriology ex-
pertS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17
Expensive.

Does anybody deny that this is a fire.
country" inquired the earnest citizen.
Well answered Senator Sorghum, 20
course 1t depends good deal on what yo
mean by free When you're runnin' fu
office in this country, my experience ha
been that it costs you money every tim
any one turns his hand over or utters a syl
liable"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17

When Col Bryan speaks Of a country
half republic. half empire" he lacks accu-
racy. The Bryan states of the south which
are DISTINGUISHING their brown popula-
ton do not amount to one-half. The coun-
try Is more than three-fourths republic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17

Washington awakens with a sense of
pride to the fact that it Is no longer repro
scented al the tail end of the list of base ball
percentages
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17
SHOOTING STARS.
The Peculiarly.

1.-The Chinese language is very peculiar
Yes" answered the worried-looking man
with the newspaper. when you hear a
word pronounced you can't spell It, and
when you see a word spelled you can't pro-
nounce It."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17

The Chinese appear to have In their Ian
guage very important equivalent for the
Spanish ''manana"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17
Cotton and Gold.
From the Dallas News.

FfOm me UhIa6 NeW1.
Cotton goes up and goes down again, but
It has not dropped to the point which poll
ticians in the south two or three years ago
suggested 1t would reach In Its downward
course u q gold standard bill ever became a
law In this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17
Only One state, a. Yet.

From the indianapolis Journal.
THE empire is here" shouted a Bryan
orator on Saturday. No, not here yet: the
empire only covered North Carolina las,
week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17

The Chinese have arrived at the period in
their ancient civilization where 1t is time 10
turn over 4 new leaf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17
Another Gentle Reminder.

From the New York Mall and Express.
Secretary Wilson's prediction of dollar
wheat is another reminder of Bryan's pale
gray joke about the inseparable relation be.
| tween the price Of that cereal and the price
of silver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17
Young Folks
Summer Shoes.

Several lines OF Girls, Bows and
Little Children's Shoes are offered
at reduced prices.
Misses and Childrens Black Wei Kid Lace and
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17
Corset
Department.

All the desirable sorts of Corsets
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Pair. ~ ''.., so0a guam" eoa.n 75c.
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Second door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17

"a man can't back down de ladder O.
success roun' by roun.' de same way he
climbed" said Uncle Eben. EFF his foot
slips he gener'ly goes de whole trip. ker-
smash
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17

Fine Wool Pants, for hard. rough wear: sizes 8
to 16.
Special Price, 48c. a Pair.
Third door.
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$500 Each
Reduced from $3.50 and $3.50.

Desirable White Lawn Dresses yokes OF alternat-
Ing rows u lace and embroidery: finished with en-
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17

Fine Wash Suits, made OF the best materiais,
plain and stripes.
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So. Each.
Reduced from $500

White Duck Blouse Suits stylish and pretty. trim
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Az attractive line Of Play Dresses. in good quai-
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Sa.25 Each.
Regular value, S2.oo
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S2.48 Each.
Reduced from $500, $500 and $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-17

Special Price, 69c. Each.
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$500 Each.
Reduced from $40. 90 and SI2

Girls Handsome White Pique Dresses with light
blue or pink polka dots; made guimpe style with
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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-03-15
Where Is the Fruit Inspector7

EDITOR HERALD: find that some of
the orchards of Yakima are very much
infested with San Jose scale, which in
many instances is OF years standing,
with enough yermin to stock the whole
county. The most startling part of it is
that the trees have never been sprayed,
although the law requires that they
should be. Unless something is done,
and done quickly, fruit growers had bet
ter 20 out OF business. 1t is but small
affair if taken in hand promptly and ef-
fective means used to rid the trees of the
scale. 1t seems to me that 1t is a part of
the inspectors business to educate the
growers in the art of mixing solutions,
for it will never do to plaster the trees
with lime alone, as many do, though
lime is needed. Use more sulphur, and
see that all the ingredients are dissolved
before applying, and then spray care
fully. PRUDENCE.