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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-28

garnet emerald opal, carbuncle and topaz So good-so
strong-so well made that for every one
that breaks-thats how much confidence we have in them
-Not set in this lot that be duplicated for less
than $3.50. Our price for them is 30 cents
We've bought of these sets for the start I,de
ing by the thousands and thousands sold last year. we have
about enough sets for one weeks selling. If you'll need
yours now, better get them once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-28
Evolution of Society.

Under the arrangements heretofore made
Prof Charles p. Nell will lecture this even
ing at the Central High School. on THE
Economic Evolution of Society" and /, is
expected that Mr.. Samuel Gompers presi
dent OF the American Federation of La
Dor, will lead the subsequent discussion on
the subject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-28

Mr.. W. W. Christmas contributes so,,-
landscapes to the artists exhibition. which
opens in the Corcoran Gallery next well,
me scenes are Of the Shenandoah Valley
region, the most important bein, r.rrr.
canvas, showing the winding river rollins
stretches Of country and the Surrounding
mountains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-28

The regular permanent
family circulation of The
Evening Star I'm Washing
ton In more than double
that of any other paper.
whether Published in the
morning or in the after
noon.
As a medium for unob.
3ectionabIe advertisements
1t therefore standa un-
equaled and unapproach-
able. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-28
Hayford to Be Given Heariur

Detective Weldon, who went to New York
In connection with the arrest of George
Hayford, the man under arrest there on n
charge OF false pretenses. has returned
nome The prisoner will be given hearing
In New York before a United States COM
missioner next Tuesday,,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-28
THE JOKE WAS ON ALLEN
HOW A REPUBLICAN CAME TO BE
POSTMASTER At TUPELO.
"Private" John is One of the Most
Popular Men in the House
Famed as Wit.

1t is admitted. by Representative John M.
Allen Of Tupele, Miss. himself that there
are greater statesmen than he in the lower
house Of Congress, but it is doubtful
whether that branch of the legislature has
another member of such general popularity.
1t Is doubtful. also. whether 1t has another
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-28

1t is estimated that 5000 marriages are
Tally performed throughout the world.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-22

II must he understood that this only
manner IN which the state Il enabled nn-
der the law 10 pay on its obligations is
through the expenditure of revenue re-
celved By general taxation and from rpe-
clal funds fees and licenses. II viii be
conceded without argument that the In
sesfmcnt of the permanent school fund
of the state in bonds. under the law,
F.assod by the legislature ~ iss@ IL no
saving or reduction of the state debt.
save ia the matter n interest reduced
from 20 sia per cent.
The books of the state auditor and
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-22

treasurer show that the total OF the
taxes levied during The four years Of the
Rogers administration WAS sg.7sa 30.
There IL always delingunncy In tho col.
lection Of taxes year by year az from
u "a Is per cent Giving the fnsianisfs
credit fes having collected IS per cent.
of the taxes during the four years Of tho
Rogers regime. which T. slightly over
the estimate af Auditor Cheethsm. and
it viii be seen That the revenues derived
by the state by taxation from the people
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-22
PRESIDENT MITCHELL
PLACES THE FLAME.
SAYS HesponsibtIity for Continued
strike Rest. with Operator. Who
Refuse ta tcrcpt Terms.

FTAZr .EToS. IA oct, q when Prcsi-
aens Mitchell ~ fbr United Mine work
ers. was asked tonight w = representa-
tive ~ The Associated Press WAT he had
ie say in regard 70 a settlement ~ tho
miners strike ne aaiA.
AS thare appears 20 NJ some disposi-
tion IN the pArt ~ the ruAiic 20 pisce
the resnansfhilitv q; me prnlengation %
ihe s'rgke on she shoulders ~ ,he miro
workers. Speaking far them I want 20 say
that when fNe Scranton convention &C
rertsA ne - ner cent ntvanre ~ wsres
arnvi1lnr the Operators shoiisnsd The s''d-
lrr scale ana rfaranteef she 7av~rr
~ the afvasce ~ WAGES autn April
,NA y~sre~s haa wet the @nNrators mnrs
sAan h~1f way TMeV hAd shawn e o2r-
~alatarv spirit ans k-~w ~ ~ ganF
~easnn whv the proposition phouia mt
have Nsra aecauiei NJ the operators
~As a consequence sNe resnausfAftfv -
,tr continuation ~ fhe strike rests SOLELY
,,-a- sse ssnare - 80 onesators ~ treat
sha .~1nasf+ier - fheir enrn'eves rsrs'E-
.-afeiv Th~ ruhllc ssnBiF a~fs-s'sHa
ffAf HmSatiafartarw Re is ere nranoe'ff1r
~ sAp r~nvato~s whe rrnEe tNe radnc'lnn
sn she r~ire ~ nowdev @srs ~ re sA-
va~ee ~ - par cevf tNat swsr tN5s orae.
,aitie~ Nas nnt Men e~ereH ~ % very
fsrsr ~ar,har ~ tNe rnai rreAacipr -nrr-
rss-irq r. fNe Ruth~art reet7a. aaf ur-
su an e@rantnies guarantee the psvnie-'
- fNe "a ser +arf sfvsnce ahovf ~ ~zfs
~ usrss rats a. Sr-se~nAer wu-u treG
: ar-.,~sgyr tn tN- As-'rier ~ sNs $3.50 H.
snm convention tNe wilnsrs e~e w~-ver'sse
ru act uanf m rameat aw7tm tNaf
iNs~e rn~ se ~ carflai srr'seBs SETTLE
men, ~ sAls strike
Operators who Held Ont.
The tsrre norsnn ife ~ tNs f.sh'EN rr-
vsSn sNat Save refused "a ~sova AZ ar
ain-r tha S.c-arfan convention was hria
AZ. f-axr rrafhsrm = 60 ths iarWezs coe1
~~asawYs "a tha r5shiwA ~rE'an p n
Nrn-xYA q CO 'Ae fshlrN 4 wuF~sNe- IRE
Cs-rrauvs she rehigh Casl an5 %avlga-
tior Company an' large rnmber -
srsaler ramranfes Thcrn ts also con
atterahte number - cesl ~Nnnauies in the
rarkawanus znf WycmlnE regions that
have not guaranteed the m1yue,t - fhe
70 pcr cent advance unsn Aarii = The
emily dlstr!ct that has accepted the teyus
az ne Scranton convention tn fall IS No.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-22
publican Prosperity Enables People to Pay More Than
aOO0OOO Delinquent Taxes
State Obligations Created and Assumed Under Fusion Administration Exceed
Revenues Earned During Past -Four Years by Over 520O0OOO
Met Increase Of obligations S647,745

!" ONvICTED OF mismanaEement and
shameful maladministration In ev-
~ cry branch OF the public service the
defenders Of the corrupt and in
competent Rogers administration have re-
sorted to the extremity Of circulating
broadcast throughout the state the asser-
ton that they have materially reduced
the state debt by wise administration and
saving In the various departments
The fusion campaign circulars and the
Rogcrs-Turner press OF the state TEEN
with columns OF figures showing an i'm
aginaIy saving in appropriations and in
state expenditures as compared with the
Mcsraw Administrations In particular
the claim IL made that whereas the Me-
Graw administration went out OF power
leaving total outstanding warrant and
bond Indebtedness Of s2.is4.5s5 the state
debt had been reduced on June 80 last 10
sl4e3,sls
The truth Of the matter is. as can he
clearly and easily shown from the off-
cial records at Olympia and the state
ments made and issued by the state au-
ditor, that the fusion officers have shown
no administrative ability whatever: that
they have not accounted for a wise ex-
pendltures Of immense sums coming into
. the hands from the payment Of dclin-
quent taxes levied for state purposes
prior to January l. 1897. the date when
the Rogers administration took Office.
An examination of the books Of the
auditor and state treasurer at Olympia
reveal the fact that the state authorities
have had the handling of over si.7oeosb
during the past three and one-balf years
from delinquent taxes assessed In the
years prior to January IL, 1887. and the
sale Of tide lands which were designed
originally 70 furnish funds for the per-
manenf Improvement OF the waterways
and harbors OF the cities ef the
stsfe. 4 rvdnction or The state debt
amounting to only s7oi.ooa is shown by the
statement Of the auditor issued as Of
date June 70. 1900 The question for which
the taxpayers will seek an answer when
the Republican officers take charge Of
the books next January. Is what became
Of the balance amounting 70 the enor-
nous sum Of tl.eo0Voa.
The following tables are taken from the
circular issued by Auditor chee,ham
June % last In which the claim IL made
that the revenues nf the state have been
wisely used in making a big reduction in
its debt.
Indebtedness Of state, over
cash ON hand Nov l. 1855. So is5.is7 70
Indebtedness Of stHie, over
cash on hand June ~ 1900. i.ss3.siS 70
State debt reduced. 1i.s3S 81
The fost-Intelligeneer can show that
during the three and one-haif years 81
the Rogers administration. the state
treasury has been greatly replenished hy
the payment ~ delinquent taxes and the
receipts 81 tide land sales. as stated
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-22
NEN FACTOR ENTERS
STRIKE SITUATION.
Agents and Dealers Are Now
Taking a Hand.
FEAR BiTuMlNoUs COAL.
Believed That the End Will Come
This Week.

outward1y There IL No Apparent
Change in the situation. hut the
Necessity OF the strikers rnd
Trade Influences Being Brought
20 Dear ON the Operators Are Ex-
pected to Bring About Conces-
sfons ON Either side, and So End
the Observation-Disclosures Mitchell
Biames Companies for the Delay.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-22
WARM CAMPAIGN IS
NOW ON N Indiana.
As Usual, 1t Is Thought to
Be a Pivotal State.
BOTH PARTIES CLAIM 1T.
Republicans Say Majority Will Be
Larger Than in 1896.
BOTH PARTIES CLAIM 1T.

Dcmocrsttc Chairman Claims That
bryan WIN Carry the state AZ
voters Are Not Ce~rnpted-R~pus-
iicsns wtn Lose some Cold Dem-
ocrst. aud Prohihstiena.ss. While
the Democratic Vote WIN ne De-
the Mtadse-of-she-Rcaa and
Social Dcmorrnts Are In the rs~la.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-22

wILKEsBARRE. Pa. Oct 1.-THE gen.
eral belief here Is thst the coming week
VIII see the wind up of the strike. The
strikers do not admit this openly, but
X Is the feeling that the lockout cannot
be continued much longer. Both sides are
expected to make concessions
The operators say they have none to
make. but under certain pressure they
are expected to make them. nevertheless.
The politicians have had their say IN the
negotiations looking toward a settlement,
and now the sales agents for the big
coal companies and the retail dealers in
the big cities are taking hand. They are
writing and telegraphing every day to To-
cal companies that unless something Is
done very soon to bring the strike to
an end and an effort made TO get some
hard coal on the market at salcabc fg-
ures. the anthracite trade will be de-
moralized for years to come ard some os
II viii be lost forever.
One sales agent writes:
"One OF my largest customers tells me
that consumers are getting to like BIZ
luminous coal. and that they think they
will keep on using IL
1t IN such reminders as these that make
the operators Just as anxious TO settle
the strike as the miners But the ssrik-
ers must make the biggest concession.
and there Is every reason 10 believe that
they will do II before the week Is out
Many OF the miners out on strike figure
this way:
A. the Miners Took a. II.
-f,ef ms accept the latest ofYer % the
y companies and settle the powder question
tvtee rons ~ ~ return 81 work wr are
sure to get an increase over the wages
paid In the past. no matter how tho opor-
ators try TO figure II out. and we can
afford 20 hide our time for the settle
ment OF the powder ISSUE
or course there are some strikers who
favor holding out untii every demand is
granted. hut this class IL not in the ma
j0rity. They are men who avn their own
homes and have their lardefs well filed
for the winter. They can afford 20 hold
out against the companies. hGt the bulk
Of the strikers cannot.
President Mitchell Is now thoroughly sc-
uiiainted with the condition Of affairs
IN the wyoming and Isackawanna regions.
and as late as today told one of the r.n-
zerue county efficers az the United Mine
Workers. who Il IN Hazleton. that he
would not stand IN tho way Of settle
mont n she miners of the Wyoming re-
gion wanted to return 20 work under GER
tain conditions Mr. Mitchell u expected
10 take a decided stand tomorrow or Tues
day on tire issueS as thew now stand be-
tween the operators and the miners az
the anthracite districts
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-22

Continued On rsse two.
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sac 400 reaneed


The observation-disclosures can show that
during the three and one-haf years 81
the Rogers administration. the state
treasury has been greatly replenishcd hy
the payment ~ delinquent taxes and the
receipts OF tide land sales, as stated
above. approximately ti,7oa,@a
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-22
STATEMENT OF STATE FINANCES.
STATE OBLIGATIONS, I697-I9M


Iegf appro ton
I.egla
paid on
October ......
Sated January
Total Obligations assumed created .......
Taxa %
Less perce H0sss ax
itaxes. license fees l.,
total, egt,nat paryes
Excess ofo ohigns soyerrev eunder Rogers
ohlra slefby Mcsraw
ncea ostate oblga atIonsu Rogers.
l.
J., ....-.. .
Receipts eysedp oJaai.
obligations ieS1s
bile biigatons
Of tn of
The
absolutely correct They he vesd " any one The
Awuresr of
--ssS ~ the fusion omefsss
appropriation bs OF the LEGISLATURES OF 1877 and ise
They re-. ma record
the tvii r~
Icens
OF
yet
ion OF
The age-herald., 1900-07-17

Miss Martha Scruggs, with the Elite Opera O.. Lakeview.
The age-herald., 1900-07-17
TO FLOAT BONDS
Aldermen on Their Way to New York
 to Negotiate

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen at a special meeting held July adopted an ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of two hundred and sixty-nine $1,000 bonds, the proceeds to be used for retiring the interest coupons due September l. All derman Kerr of the special committee to negotiate the sale of these bonds left for New York yesterday afternoon for the pur- pose indicated. Alderman Moore of the same committee Is in Georgia, and will go from there to New York to join MT. Kerr. Alderman Altman is the chairman of the committee, and will follow the two mem bers named if his presence in New York is needed.
 According to the provisions of an act of the Legislature authorizing the city of Bir- mingham to negotiate this loan, the bonds cannot be sold for less than par. The com mittee hopes to float 4 per cent. bond, but it seems probable that higher rate, say Az per cent, will have to be paid.
The age-herald., 1900-07-17
OPERA "OLIVETTE" A
 PRONOUNCED SUCCESS
The Elite Opera Company Made the hA' "i the summer Season at Lake
 view Last Night.

Rrieht. sparkling "Olivette" was the offering of the Elite Opera Company al Iakeview Park last night, and the popular verdict of the large audience present was that it was decidedly the most attractive performance that has yet been put on by the Elite Opera Company. The stage group ings were especially good and the maghl- fcent costumes which were ordered from New York for this opera showed or 10 splendid advantage. The handling or the performers on the stage was without ilaW and reflected great credit on Harry Light wood, the stage manager. This was the first opera that MT. Lightwood has staged, and it was noticeable that the whole per formance had a snap and vim about It that has not been seen before. The large audi ence present was very enthusiastic in its applause, although the company, according to it's custom, would not stop to respond to any encores.
 The title role of the opera the saucy, bewtching little "Olivette,'' was taken by Miss Martha Scruggs, and a most attract i've part she made of it. The whole action of the play hangs on "Olivette."
 Miss Minnie Vesey as the "Countess of
 
 displaying her magnificent voice and she, as were the other soloists, was encored re- peatedly.
 Charles c. Washburn made his first ap- pearance this season as a comedian, and as the stiff-legged Captain De Merrimac made a decided hit
 Valentine, the lover, was in the hands of Dr. Wm. F. McKenney, and right well he handled it. His take-off on old Captain De Merrimac was great
 The ever popular comedian, Harry Light wood, was the life of the opera as Coque- licot, and his conspiracy with Wren Lucky, the Due Des Ifs gave numerous opportuni- ties for making.
 | Vim. Wood as Olivette's papa and Wal ter Johnston as Mostique were both good in their parts, and little Miss Georgia Per kins made a successful debut in the dainty role of Velotine.
 "Oliyette'' will be repeated tonight and the performance is scheduled to begin at S:45 instead of g o'clock as heretofore "Olivette'' will be the hit of tEe season.
The age-herald., 1900-07-17
THIEVES AGAIN
 GROW ACTIVE Police Department Unable to Stop the BurgIaries. SEVERAL HOUSES ENTERED Hardly Day Passed During the Past Week But That Some Residence
 or Person Was Robbed
 More Officers Needed
SEVERAL HOUSES ENTERED

The police department has for some time been worried with the increasing number of burglares in and around the city Hard ly a night has passed but some residence or store has been robbed, and the crooks seem to be still reaping golden harvest.
 As the majority of the thefts have been committed along Fifth avenue, between Twentieth and Twenty-fifth streets, an of- ficer was stationed in that vicinity on last Saturday and Sunday nights. None of the breakers of the law, however, were cap tured in that part of the city.
 Joseph F. Fant who lives at 2351 Fifth avenue, awoke about a. m. and found an intruder in his room, who beat a nasty re- treat through the window. Upon investiga- tion it was found that pair of shoes had disappeared, presumably at the same time that MT. Pants visitor made his exit
 Near the window MT. Fant found bun de made up of his own clothing. He be- lieves that he owes the recovery of his property to the fact that he slapped mosquito from his nose just in time to frighten the thief, who made his escape from the chamber in such haste as to leave the bundle behind him.
 Stole sl pper
 While MT. Walker, who is a clerk i'll Kline's dry goods store in Second avenue, and boards with Mrs. Salle E. Weston at 2130 Fourth avenue, was returning home with another boarder last Saturday night, he noticed a negro man and a negro woman in earnest conversation on the corner. As the two men approached, the negroes started to separate. Their actions being hell IDti1 a nOiipp- man arrived. The negroes were searched, but nothing of a suspicious character was found in their possession except carpet slipper. They were released. Later 1t was discovered that a slipper similar to the one found upon the negroes had been stolen from house in that locality.
 Yesterday morning a ladder was found under the window of MT. and Mrs. Greens apartments at Samuel Gardners, 2116 Sev- enth avenue.
 An investigation showed that watch and a revolver had been stolen from the room. The police were notified.
 The home of Mir. and Mrs. Henry Chair sell, at 2216 Fifth avenue, was broken into The occupants of the house heard the thief coming up the stairs, and frightened him away.
 A pocketbook was stolen from Hampton Smith. who resides with S. E. Perkins at 20So Fifth avenue, last Saturday. Officers Balser and Culpepper arrested two negro bows. who stated that they found the ar ticle.
 Several fowls were stolen from Henry Gelders fowl house in Sixth avenue several nights ago.
The age-herald., 1900-07-17
Pennsylvania Hat 60. IF North Twentieth Street
 Ira |. Armstrong, Mgr.
COL. ToMLINSON RETURNS
Talks About the Kansas City Conven
 tion and His Work Therein

Hon. John w. Tomlinson, who has been spending some time since the Kansas City convention in the West, returned to Bir mingham on yesterday. To an Age-Herald reporter MT Tomlinson said
 Now that the convention has acted, I believe that all good Democrats should lay aside their differences and devote them selves, ways and means, to the success of the Democratic party, both state and na tional.
 From some newspaper clippings that have been called to my attention since my return, it appears that it was reported that there was some dissatisfaction in the dele gation regarding my vote on the platform. This must be an error, as the entire dele gation voted for the adoption of the re- port of the committee which approved my action.
 Tt was reported in the newspapers, continued Mr. Tomlinson, that Chairman Zones, Governor Stone and the other Dem- ocratc leaders were not in accord with MT. Bryan on the specific declaration. When I arrived at Kansas City I found them in thorough accord, and in what did I followed their leadership. think the ablest speech during the sitting of the platform committee was made by Chairman Jones. One of the members of the com mittee, who had spoken against the prop osition, changed his mind after Mr. Jones spoke.
 Tt has been made to appear by certain newspapers that my election on the plat form committee was an anti-Morgan vic tory, my opponent having been his late campaign manager. Such is not the case Senator Morgan, as late as June 12, 1900 wrote me: You deserve well of the De- mocracy, and shall always be of the num- Der to accord you the honors you have so well won. This letter l prize very highly coming from one for whom have the high est regard and sincereSt friendship. The communications of Senator Morgan on the 'Chinese Question and on the Abuse of the Taxing Power,' which I was instructed by the delegation to present to the platform committee were used by the committees when presented by me, demands came from all parts of the room to have them Immediately read and considered, which was done-an honor not accorded to any other.
 "There is another error that I desire to correct-that is the report that I voted against being instructed I did not. I would have voted for being instructed, but when it came to instructing me to vote against specific declaration for bimetal- lsm at the present ratio, I had a right to vote, and did vote, against such instruc- tions. I knew at the time that~the vote in the committee would be construed for or against bimetallism. Since the conven- tion the Republican press has so construed the vote; many of them publishing maps of the United States, marking those states that voted aye on the proposition white, indicating them for silver, and black, against silver. Alabama and South Caro- lima are the only two Southern states put down as standing by silver"
The age-herald., 1900-07-17
Objects to Moving Fences
Birmingham, Ala, July b,

6lrnlHSHdI Aid', July 10, l5Ou. Editor of The Age Herald:
 The popular fad or craze here now is, Fear down the front fences and show your yard grass and help the looks of the streets" There is a serious objection to this as most drivers here are reckless and careless, and almost daily runaways kill cripple some one. Were it not for the fences these maddened animals would rush into the green yards at will, trampling un- der foot women and children, killing and crppling them. No one can hold them when dashing to the shady, grassy yards i; and tramp dogs follow every country wagon; these and the ctiy tramp dogs would be in the yards all the time, and be- sides incendiaries and thieves, would find the houses too accessible were it not for the fences The fences are protection so We must keep good iron ones; we have so little police and fire protection because of the fact we spend too much of our tax money in free schools. We should appor- tion it so as to enlarge the police force and fire department Those who tire of this 'pent-up Utica" can go to the coun- try Free schools are well enough, but we should not spend too much tax money on them and neglect police and fire protection Fires and crimes have increased since long school terms have appeared.
 o. B. COLLINS.