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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14

There is, unfortunately, a good deal OF
bitterness developing in the male shirt
waist controversy. What was originally a
genial suggestion for the good of mankind
has evolved a fractional war. The shirt
waisters and the coat wearers are having
it out on the streets, in cars, wherever men
congregate. The women are taking sides.
Families are divided on the question.
Couples are known here and there to have
found themselves temporarily estranged by
the burning issue of coats or no coats. All
this is unnecessary. and yet 1t is character
istic of the season and the lack of matters
to occupy the mind. China is too far away.
The political campaign has not fairly be-
gun. In short. the dogdays are at hand.
the days of dizziness. in which the least
weighty topics are of concern.
This shirt waist issue should not be per-
mitted to become bitter quarrel between
factions. each decidedly opposed to a GER
tain form of dress. 1t should be on the
order of the divergence of tastes between
men who prefer black garments and those
who like light-colored apparel. 1t should
be philosophic as the difference between
those who wear hard felt hats and those
who prefer soft felt ones. Some men can
not adopt the shirt waist because of struc-
the point of view. Some men would be
wretchedly uncomfortable In the absence
of the conveniences of coat pockets Some
would be annoyed by the pressure of the
belt. On the other hand, some find In the
freedom from the coat the final touch of
unconventionality which appeals to their
souls. and they physically enjoy the light
ness of apparel.
As we'll might one try to reconcile all the
religions of mankind as to prescribe bind
ing rule for mems dress. There will al
ways be pioneers in fashions who will set
styles to suit themselves, while others, more
conservative. will adhere to the prescribed
garb- We have in this country, on the
whole to our credit and comfort. no such
leader among clothes wearers as the Prince
of Wales. No one here can start a fash
lon by accidentally leaving the lower vest
button unfastened
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14
For Ants Who Quote Lincoln,

The democrats are quoting Lincoln 3
speeches now, but they are careful not to
make any references to the imperiaIstic
ideas he accused of harboring in 1864
and which he was forced to disclaim Why
don't they rake up some of the speeches
that were made against the great emanc-
pator and shout them from the stump? If
they will take the trouble to delve a little
they will find plenty of anti-imperialistic
ammunition that they can use again. The
speeches that were made against imperial
ism in 1864 were just full of frightful
predictions as are those which Mr. Bryan
and his assistant spelb!nders are making
today. Why are they not working the anti
imperialist mines that are open to them
without money and without price?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14

Phiadelphia's missing mayor has been
found He has been away from his home
for upward of three months, having gone
west to seek a recreation cure for ailments
caused by overwork. He proceeded to lose
himself effectually as though he had
walked into the forests of the Amazon
After a few weeks had gone by and no
word came from him the Philadelphians be-
gan TO grow anxious. Inquiries were sent
westward, but evoked no clues. All reliable
traces Of the mayor had disappeared Now
he has turned up at ST. Paul, rested and
compiacently Indifferent to the turmoil his
silence has caused 1t Is considered difficult
for public man to efracs himself in this
manner in these days Of close personal
scrutiny. And yet instances are not rare In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14
Nowhere to Go.
From the Memphis Commercial Appeal.

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
There is something almost pathetic in the
declaration made by the Chinese consul in
New York to the effect that in case war
was declared between China and the United
States he would have nowhere to go, as his
country Is practically at war with the whole
world The declaration Is not literally true
but 1t ts largely so.
Nevertheless, there is no cause for de-
spair. The Chinese in this country who are
here officially need only resign their posi-
tons and remain here as private individuals
when they would be protected. Or they
might find safety in Mexico or any of the
countries to the south: in Portugal, Spain
Italy, Switzerland, Holland Belgium or
elsewhere. They would have to remain
neutral In these neutral countries, however
China, indeed. has the whole world to
deal with in this trouble, and the sooner
she realizes II the better
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14
A Theory.

Il wonder how Solomon became the
wisest man on EARTH
That's easily explained" replied the
man with the intellectual but worried
race on see. Solomon had large num-
Der of families. and of course his children
asked questions. just all children do. 1
nave no doubt Solomon was like anybody
else. and had certain dislike to exposing
his ignorance. When one of the children
would ask him something he didn't know.
ned make believe he wanted a drink of
water and then go out and look in the back
of the dictionery. l shouldn't be surprised
If he were compelled to do this fifty or
sixty times day. Under such conditions a
man couldn't help getting wise"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14

which good Judgment in choosing routes
and in abstaining from sensational actions
have enabled even the most conspicuous
personages to avoid public notice for
time. Even with the telegraph wires pre-
pairing the way. and railroad officials enter
prisingly advertising the identity Of distin-
guished tourists, the man who wants to
lose himself can do so. The other day an
English public man touring in this country
effaced himself, unwittingly. by dropping
down to Washington from New York and
registering here at a hotel under legiti-
mate abbreviation of his most Familiarity
known name
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14

In former days the world who laughed
CThe memory is distressing)
Had as an object for each shaft
My lady's mode of dressing
OF hoop-skirts once the wags made game
When moved to merry humors,
And later on they did the same
Concerning madam's boomers.
But we have changed all that and man
The bitter cup has tasted.
He's hooted at by every clan
Because he goes shirt-waisted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14
HOar vs.. Bryan.
From the Providence Journal.

among themselves is most marked. Thus
Senator Hoar scores Mr.. Bryan and says:
Many good men, the first time they read
1t 1.-THE address at Indianapolis) will be
much impressed by It, but they will like
II less after more careful consideration.
He says that If he Is elected he will
call an extra session at once and propose
to Congress to give up the Philippines to
their own people. He must know very well
that his talk Is the idlest and most rIdicu-
lous nonsense. He knows he could not ex-
pect either house of Congress to do this
thing until the people of the Philippine
Islands have abandoned their opposition and
have re-established an orderly government
under protection" There are many
contemporaries" who will prefer the lead
Of the Massac lusetts senator to that Of the
man from Nebraska on this important ques-
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14
Not Surprised.

Yes said the man with the bored ex-
preston, I'll admit the truth of every
word you say about the weather being op-
pressively hot But 1 don't see the use of
making it a topic of conversation"
why, 1t Is such remarkable weather
that 1 couldn't help mentioning it,
There is point on which 1 beg to dis
agree with you. 1t Is not remarkable
weather. l have never in all my life known
an August when 1t was not oppressively
hot"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14
The Sea side Landlord.

Full many gem lies buried deep
Within the coral cave;
Full many a galleon rich must sleep
Beneath the ocean wave
But what cares he for galleons great
Or caverns unexplored?
All he need do is to sit and wait
While people pay their board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14
In Time of Peace Prepare for War
From the Philadelphia Inquirer

Gen. Wheeler is right. Preparation for
war is the strongest safeguard against war
that a nation can have. Take England
case Were 1t not for the undoubted SUI
premacy that she has upon the seas she
would have been compelled a dozen times
her very existence with the powers Of Eu-
rope As IL is she is reasonably safe from
attacks. and can go her own gait In her
colonial enterprises without fear or favor.
This country will find that strong army
will make for peace in every direction. nor
need the republic fear the "boogy of impe-
rialism' that is poked at It by the demo-
Gratis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14

Sing Sing prison is going to abolish the
lock step on the theory that 1t unnecessa-
rily degrades the prisoners. A long suffer-
ing public will not complain SO long as the
authorities do not encourage the cake walk
or something equally oyerworked as a sub
Stitute.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14
A Nut for the Liberty Congress.
rom the Chicago Times Herald.

What will the liberty congress shortly to
assemble at Indianapolis declare in regard
to the Acknowledgement of colored voters
In North Carolina and Alabama? viii the
anti-lmperfalists say keep your eve on
Asuinaldo and let your colored brother
study the fourteenth and fifteenth amend-
msnts to the Constitutioor'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14

Cuba has raised a handsome tobacco crop
and Is now inspecting the situation to see
whether there is any way in which Rath-
bone or Nicely can conduct legerdemain ex-
periments with revenue stamps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14

Mr.. Reed modestly refrains from intimat-
ing that Maine Is famous not only for blue
skies and green earth, but for being the
home of Thomas 3. Reed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14
SHOOTING STARS.
A Complaint.

DE way desc railroads Is rum. comment
ed Meandering Mike lis an outrage"
whats de matter wit EN-" asked Plod-
ding Pete.
"Dey don't take no account of de comfort
of passengers. De idea of maxim US use
ordinary box cars dis hot weather instid O.
fixin' it SOS we kim get in somewheres
mex to de cold storage"'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14

Mr.. Towne may find it little tedious to
sit down and kill time until his cabinet po-
sition is ready for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14

II Dom Paul desires to be regarded as one
of the real leaders in international disturb
ance he will have to shave Off his 'whiskers
and wear a cue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14

Between democrats who fear he will
crop free silver ana democrats who fear he
VIII not. Mr. Bryan must expect to display
a great deal Of agre diplomacy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14

II must be confessed that the stories of
Kentucky bibuiousaess 10 not entirely tally
with the tales OF accurate craftsmanship
from thar state
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14

Chicago, not content with being recog-
ntzed as remarkably large for Its age, wants
to be measured over by the census.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14

Senator Wellington can safely count on
his change of attitude meaning one vote
more for Bryan and one less for Mckinley
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14

1t is generally conceded that Mr.. Bryan
prose Is great deal better reading than
most of the anti-expansion poetry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14
Duration of Time.

II told him you were as honest as the
day is long
What did he say?" asked Senator Sor-
ghum.'
He merely remarked that he guessed 1
must be talking about some of these days
they have up around the Arctic circle that
don't last more than a minute or two"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14
Special Sale of
Suit Cases.

Suit Cases are probably the most
useful articles of baggage to be
found among travellers equipment.
They are convenient, easy to carry
and have wonderful capacity.
We have just purchased three lots
of Suit Cases at specially low prices
and offer them accordingly, as
follows:
24inch Composition Suit Cases. made in Imitation
of bson full depth; cloth lined: steel Frame hinges
riveed on; good handles leather protected corners
good brass lock and clasps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14
S3.@5 Each.

Also Genuine Cowhide Suit Cases. made Of 4-oz
stock; steel France inside straps and hinges riveted
on: Irish linen lined; best handle and brass lock-
with outside straps-all hand sewed and full depth
22=imcR1 2A=imcEn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14
S .95 Each.

22-inch Genuine Cowhide Suit Cases, olive color
steel frame; cloth lined: inside straps Irish liner
lined: hinges riveted on: heavy protected corners
good lock an lock bolts or straps with leather-cov
cred buckles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14

Straw
Travelling Satchels
And Telescopes. We are showing
several styles. They are neat, con-
venient, durable and very much
lighter in weight than any other sort;
Inexpensive, too.
25c. to $1.35 Each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14
Also,

The balance Of our ffty-cent grade Fancy Balbrg-
| gan Ribbed Underwear, extra quality, at
2@c. per Garment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14

5000
$3.50

Regularly, $500 and $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14

Scrap Books
For War Pictures.
Do you keep a scrap book? If so,
you will want a good one to paste the
cartoons of the Chinese war in.
We have one with $50 large pages,
large enough to take in one full page
of Harper's, Golfers or Leslie's
Weekly; flat back, canvas covered,
heavy paper. strong and durable.
5000 Each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14
New Flap
OF China.

We place on sale today a new map
OF China, just from the press of the
publisher, and complete in every de-
tail. This will be useful in follow
ing the movements of the troops and
keeping in touch with the details OF
the campaign in the Celestial King
dom as detailed in the daily press;
size 2ox3o.
4Oc. Each.
Book Dept.-Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14

No buffet should he without u bottle Of DR. SIs
gerts Angostura BitteEs, the world renowned ana.
J. issr and ls!igorator. Of exquisite flavor
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-07-13

A cat belonging to fire company
in Cincinnati recently disappeared
and was not found for 10 days, great
ly to the nmazement and grief of its
owners, who searched for it through
ont the entire neighborhood of the
engine-house. Their efforts were
finally rewarded when he was discov-
cred buried under ton of hay that
had recently been deposited in the e's-
tablishment. He had been there for
all that time, and when taken out,
very thin and sick, gave evidence that
he was yet able to purr under
caresses and renew his natural avoca-
ton as a rat catcher.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-07-13

women in the south, and for her feats
in this line she was known throughout
the country. She was educated at
the eMountWashingt hon femaleseminary,
and it was while she was home on a
vacation in 1859 that the John Brown
raid at Harper's Ferry took place.
Shortly after this she spent her first
winter in Washington society, where
she created no small stir. Much of
her time was spent in listening to the
debates in the senate and house, and
when she returned to her home it was as
full-fedged secessionist. Later, when
Patterson and Cadwallader's troops
invaded Virginia and swarmed around
her home in Martinsburg, a drunken
soldier insulted her mother. Belle was
present and promptly drew her revol-
YER and killed the soldier. For this Of
fense she was brought before Gen. Pat
terson and court of inquiry was held.
The hearing resulted in her discharge,
Gen. Patterson declaring that she did
right and that he hoped every other
southern girl would follow her exam
pie under similar circumstances. Dur
ing her whole career Belle Boyd proved
handy with firearms, and once she shot
James Collier, who, she claimed, had
wronged her daughter.
In her engagements with the south
ern army she performed many feats
of daring. During the battle of Front
Royal she ran across the battle field
under fire from both armies and deliv-
cred an important message to Gen.
Jackson, which saved the bridge from
being burned and the officers army
from being surrounded.
Later she was made captain in the
regular army and wore the officers
uniform when occasion required, act
ing as aid de camp on Jackson's staff.
It would take book to tell all the
adventures of Belle Boyd and all the
hardships she endured in her later life
while carrying on a heroic struggle
to support her children.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-07-13
Co, the ne-t Of the Lawyer.

A certain Glasgow lawyer was fond
Of setting traps for workingmcn
who might happen to be working in
or about his house by leaving money
or some valuable article about. A
workman, well aware of the fact
found half-crown lying OF the floor
in one of the rooms. He smiled as he
said to himself: 81 know what that's.
for" and, taking brace and bit
from his bag, he drilled hole in tn,
coin, and, putting large screw nail
through it, he fastened it securely to-
the floor. The lawyer has not set
any traps since.-Chicago Chrcnic'"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-07-13
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LINCOLN HELPED HER.
How Nancy Scott, a Runaway Slave,
Found Her Husband
Again.

The death at the Rhode Island state
institution for the insane of Nancy
Scott, aged 20 years, which occurred
during the last week of May, brings
to memory a story of Abraham Lin
coin which has never been published.
Way back in slavery days Nancy
Scott and her husband were slaves on
a Virginia plantation owned by one
of the prominent and wealthy F. f.
VS. of the commonwealth. Nancy
was the trusted housekeeper of the
family. While young she was mar
ried to young slave on the same
plantation. Her marriage occurred
about the beginning of the civil war,
and after the first few months of
fighting her husband disclosed to her
his intention of running away and
working his way north, seeking
means of livelihood; he bade her re-
main where she was until he could
communicate with her and said that
when he became established where he
was sure of supporting her he would
send for her to go to him.
Months went on, says the New York
Sun, until one day dusky little one
came to Nancy's arms. When the
baby was year old Nancy decided to
try and escape and travel north, hop
ing to hear some news of her baby's
father. She left her cabin one night at
nearly dawn, carrying her little one
in her arms, and passed slowly across
the country which was the fighting
prena of more battles than any other
territory in the south. She was try
ing to make her way to the Potomac
river, and there, at some obscure land
ing, take a boat for Washington.
Such n place she reached one hot day.
When the boat arrived she went aboard,
keeping as much out of the way of the
passengers as she could There was
group of men seated on the quar-
terdeck Among them one whose
lean, gaunt figure and dark, seamy
face somewhat attracted her notice.
When the boat neared Washington
she left her place below among the
freight and timidly went up to the
gangway. The steamer had arrived
leaving, but the group in which the
dark, rugged man was seated had not
yet dispersed.
Nancy Scott went forward toward
the gangplank, but before she had
reached it the purser stepped forward
and said, harshly:
'Here. you, woman, where are you
going? Where's your ticket?"
Paralyzed with fear she hesitated.
you're a runaway niger, and you
can't go ashore; you go below and
well see about you later"
But the dark, seamy-faced man, with
the tired eyes, came up then and said,
quietly:
what is the matter?"
The tears streamed down Nancy
scott's face as she said she only want
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-07-13
THE MYSTERY OF DREAMS.
Case in Which the Coincidences
Were Somewhat
Striking.

On an occasion during the civil war
/ dreamed that l was standing be-
side road when there came march
ing along it strong column of pris-
oners, with guards at intervals on the
flanks, says writer in the st. Louis
Globe-Democrat. L asked one of these
guards who the prisoners were and
where they had been captured. He in
formed me that they had been taken
in an engagement with the enemy on
the day before and that there were
1000 of them. I then asked some by
stander what day of the month it was
and was told that it was such day.
of a certain month, some six weeks
later than the date of the dream. The
whole dream was extremely distinct,
and it made a strong impression on
me. 1 related it to number of my
comrades within the next few days
and then thought of it no more.
Six weeks later, on the morning of
the very day that had been mentioned
in the dream as the date when the
column of prisoners had passed be-
fore me, L was on picket two miles
distant from the point where 1 had
seemed to be when 1 saw them. 1t
was soon after breakfast, and was
standing by the side of the road at
the fire talking to the officer of the
picket when an aid to the command.
ing general came riding down the
road. He had been schoolfellow of
our officers at West Point, and he
rsined up when he recognized his
friend. He told us that he had good
news, that there had been a sharp
engagement with the enemy the day
before and that our people had cap
tured 1900 prisoners, who had just
passed the headquarters that morning
| on their way to the rear.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-07-13
BELLE BOYD, THE spy.
The Woman Who Became Famous
Through Her Work for the
Confederntes.

American history probably furnishes
no parallel of the tempestuous career
of Belle Boyd, the famous confederate
spy who died few days ago. The
story of her life reads like the weird
tales told in yellow-covered novels.
Though not beautiful woman she
possessed the art of capturing the
hearts of men and was much married
woman. Two of the five husbands
with whom she lived were Choctaw In
dians. While living with one of them
in the Indian territory in 1890 it was
reported that she had been shot and
killed. Her warrior husband procured
a quart of bad whisky and rode forth
to kill her slayer only to learn that
it was woman of similar name who
had lost her life, says the Chicago
Times Herald.
Long before she became identified
with Stonewall Jackson, Belle Boyd
had the reputation of being one of
the most graceful and daring horse