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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11

The official inventory Just filed shows
that the late Vice President Hobart left an
estate Of about two million and half of
dollars He was interested in over one
hundred corporations His investments
were all good. and all in the line of pubic
usefulness and improvements. He must
have been very busy man. for idleness.
even ordinary industry is not to be
ciIted with much success and such
variety of interests. His advice must have
been valuable to his associates and in Civ
ing Il and helping thus to manage large ag-
gregatinns Of capital he was OF service to
thousands Of others well to himself.
He became thus in Il way a public benefac-
tor. He gave to his state and to the COM
munity in which he lived the benefit of
rare business sagac!ty and a perfect in
tesrity in the discharge of business obIiga-
tons He thrived. and he deserved to
thrive The Iaborer everywhere is worthy
OF his hire and of MS opportunity.
When Mr.. Hobart took office-the second
in dignity under the gOvernment-he showed
much industry and capacity in public
station az he had shown in private sta ton.
He addressed himself to meeting the full
est requirements Of the place: and his sue
Cess in The new field was. it had been
in the old. marked and well deserved. Not
content with merely presiding over the
Senate and fulfilling the social duties of his
office. he became in fact in name
member of the administration. and shared
FULLY in the councils where the partys pol
tcies We're discussed and shaped. He gave
10 the vice presidency indeed an import
ance which had not for many years at
tached to it. and drew from political friends
and foes alike compliments for the adj
Inirabie manner in which he measured I'D
10 the occasion. And. indeed. the recent
canvass in connection with the Office al the
Philadelphia convention. which brought
forward list Of such excellent men, and
the ease with which such booIns as those
OF Su-zer. Lentz ct al were punctured at
Kansas City. were testimonials in them
selves to the memory Of the man who had
lifted the office of Vice President to so
nigh a plane Of usefulness and dignity
And yet there are those who make IL
almost a business to decry men of this
class: who are forever mounting about
prosperity as II 1t were a crime; who spend
their whole time trying to foster prejudice
against success so laboriously won so thor
ouShly deserved. and so splendidly applied
10 the public good But they are either
agitatOrs hunting office or Ioafers who have
nothing and deserve nothing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11
China's Statement.

Minister Wus communication to the State
Department today. while constituting the
first formal statement of the troubles in
Pekin from official Chinese sources, adds
but little to the worlds information re-
gdrding the situation there and the causes
leading to it. 1t is remarkable chiefly for
what it onlitS to declare. incidentally it
shows. by inference alone. that the lega-
tons Were safe June 3o. and that the gov
eminent, so-called. was then trying to re-
store order.
it seeks to lay the blame for the disasters
which have recently occurred on the for
eigners in China. 1t blames Minister Won
ketteier for his own death by asserting that
he ventured into the dangers of the streets
against the will Of the foreign office. 1t
charges that the fight at Taku was precip-
itated by the foreigners. and that the min
listers brought their present peril upon
themselves by refusing to leave Pekin for
Tien Tsin when requested to do so by
the Chinese government.
Naturally. the tone of the official state
ment is one of defense 1t does not con-
vince the world. however, that China is
capable in her present condition of caring
properly for herself or her wards Indeed.
the very terms of this official apology show
that the government, both at Pekin and in
the provinces. has been deplorably weak
The Boxers were suffered to organize and
to develop an overwhelming mob strength
The army was permitted To be ovcrshad-
owed by these riotous fanatics The very
capital was permitted to become the scene
OF anarchy, and situation was allowed IL
develop which resulted in an ensaaement
at Taku between the foreigners and the
Chinese.
1t is immaterial whether the foreign naval
officers at Taku were wrong In their attack.
or the ministers at Pekin should have gone
to Tien Tstn when that course was recon-
mended- The principal fact remains that
China's agencies of government have proved
Inadequate in the face OF a danger. and
must be remodeled. The statement from
Pekin would be of much greater value II il
explained the means whereby anarchy de-
NeiCped at the capital, threw light on the
charge that the reins of government We're
wfested from the proper hands by Prince
TUan. how the Chinese army fought the
foreigners. and why it has required many
days. even weeks. for the ministers abroad
TO be notified Of the circumstances which
have shocked the entire world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11

Webster Davis. former republicans. saying
that he wondered how the republican who
is not tied to his party by office could re-
fuse to leave the party and cast his lot with
those who believe In the Declaration of In
dependence here and in South Africa also"
This is the merest buncombe. 1t will not
stand the slightest examination. 1t will
win no votes in any community where there
is discussion of public questions. Mr.
Towne cannot expect to have his mere as
sertion accepted. What are his proofs
about "a partnership with England?'
Where are We operating for her benefit?
What chestnuts pulling out of the
fire for her? Mr.. Towne talks as foolishly
as Mr.. Lentz or Mr.. Sulzer. and thereby
does himself an injury. The country is in
clined to accept him at higher valuation.
Those Filipinos who have been put to the
sword were resisting rightful American au-
thority. Thousands of Americans were put
to the sword for the same cause between
1sbl-5. Does Mr.. Towne disapprove of
the American?
And what does Mr.. Bryan mean by his
reference to those who believe in the Dec
iaration of independence in South Africa
The spirit of that great instrument never
Boer government was. 1t was not fashioned
on the Jeffersonian pattern. On the con-
trary. the difficulties there grew out of the
denial of the very rights by the Krugerites
which our fathers claimed of King George.
There was taxation without representation
with vengeance. and there was oppres-
sion galore. The most progressive people
In the country. and largely in the majority
at that, were held in a sort of bondage.
Does Mr.. Bryan approve of the principles
of the Kruger government? Would he like
to see them applied In the United States?
He is trying to tickle the ears of men Of
foreign birth But such men. had they
emigrated to the Transvaal, would not
have been admitted to citizenship there
as they have been here.
Buncombe should not be relied upon by
either side in this campaign. There is too
much at stake. and discussion. fortunately
for the country. is free in all of the debata-
Bile territory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11
might form to punish the harmless China

might form to punish the harmless China
men in this country.
1t should be held strictly as a point of
national honor that no harm shall come to
single Chinaman resident here while there
is strife between the powers and the Chi
nese government. No matter what our
laws with regard to the Celestials may be,
or what the relationship between them and
the white laborers, the fact remains that
thousands of them are here, under our
protection, and We owe to them all that we
are claiming in China for our own people
Any demonstration of hostility toward
them would disgrace us. Doubtless most of
the thinking Cinnamon in this country sin
cerely deplore the situation In their own
land and see in |. a menace to China's po.it-
fcal integrity. They should have a chance
to serve as missionaries both here and there
In the interests Of the new spirit of interna-
tional relationship for which the powers are
now acting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11

1t is reported that the Cinnamon living
in New York are greatly agitated over the
danger Of American reprisals upon them for
the atrocities being committed on foreigners
In China There is probably but little dan
ger OF such disgraceful violation Of the
laws Of the very civilization for which we
are contendins in China. Thus far there
have been no signs whatever OF a tendency
toward mob violence of this sort.
The New York Cinnamon now propose to
hold mass meeting and to pass resolutions
denouncing the Boxer outrages and the
chaotic conditions at the Chinese capital
and to express sympathy with the Ameri-
can people for the outrages committed upon
their compatriots. This would probably
De wise move and serve to eliminate
wholly the slight danger which now exists
that an irresponsible, unthinktnx crowd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11
Clearance Sale of
Cotton Dress Goods.

The most popular Cotton Dress
Materials, including Lappet Lawns,
Tissue Ondule, Scotch Ginghams
and other light cotton fabrics, at re-
duced prices-some half, some
more. few less.
Printed Lappet Lawns. white rings and figures
printed on lavender, red, blue and black grounds.
64c. a yard. Reduced from I2Hc.
Checked and Plain Lawns. dainty printinss on
white and navy grounds; the very newest effects.
1oc. yard. Reduced from I2Hc
Tissue Oniule. beautiful soft clinging fabric
with odd and pretty designs of lavender, pink and
yellow white grounds.
12Hc. a yard. Reduced from I7c
Scotch GinGhams. gray and black plaid with
white lace stripes. and lavender and green plaid
with white lace stripes-very pretty and fine.
I5c. yard. Reduced from 25c.
First 6oor-Tenth street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11
Clearance Sale of Laird,
SchOber & Co.'s OxfOrds.

All Black Oxfords, including the
famous Laird, Schober & Co.'S
goods, are offered at reduced prices.
The dainty, lightweight Oxfords for
wear with summer costumes, the
medium weights for walking and
grades for mountain, seashore and
general outing purposes are in
cluded. Some lines we can't dupli-
cate; others are incomplete, having
one size or another missing which
cannot be replaced-hence we offer
the entire stock at reduced prices.
$500 pair.
Reduced from So. 50, $500 and Sd. so.
Women's and Children's Shoes
polished free.
Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11
A ReKrettable Decision.

The decision of the street car employees
at st. Louis to resume the strike and boy
colt at once Is greatly to be regretted The
letter Of the president Of the transit COM
pany was conctliatory in tone, justifyinR
the belief that all grievances might have
been amicably adjusted II the company was
given little time. If not. the men would
still have the desperate remedy of striking.
The awful scenes during the reign of the
original strike should have prompted the
men to forbearance and the company to
make concessions. But the arbitrary ac-
ton Of the men in reopening the strike Ia
likely to make Inc second struggle more
bitter than the first. 1t is a pity for the
men who blindly follow their unwise lead
ers. and Is cause for the sympathies of the
public to be extended to the St Louis puh-
lie. In short, 1t is bad business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11

If l believed one-haIf heard
Id be as happy as q bird!
The candidates are on the scene,
All smiling. happy and serene;
They're going to do such noble things
Well all be angels and take wings
I'd laugh and MARBLE undeterred
II l believed one-half heard.
But. undlsmayed, 1 may not laugh:
You see. there is the other half
Those threats Of war that fill the air;
Those words of tumult and despair;
This talk OF matters grown too grave
For any candidate to save
To what lamenting I'd be stirred
If l believed one-half l heard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11

T rom me VIEW 1Ork Mall and Express.
Those anti-imperialists who are trying to
get together for liberty congress- at
indianapolis next month seem to be having
a hard time to determine just what to do
there. Some of them, for instance, are still
talking of third candidate; others want
Bryan Endorsed. while others insist on sup
port of President Mckinley. on the ground
that reiterated Organism is too strong a
dose for any one to swallow. Taken all in
all. they are not a happy family. for the
majority of them propose to stick to their
own views, no matter what action the
liberty congress- may take.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11

From the Kansas City Journal.
He is the candidate of the democratic
party.
He is the platform Of the democratic
party.
He is the democratic party
The democratic campaign this year Is to
be a campaign Of, by and for William ].
Bryan.
Who is this man Bryan who 10 the whole
thing In democratic politics?
He Is populist from Lincoln, Neb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11
Her Explanation.

Why inquired Mr.. Sirius Barker, in
d!gnantly, do women gossip so much?"
Because, dear his wife answered
sweetly. 'if they don't go around and get
the news during the day their husbands
VIII insist on going down town to hear 1t,
instead of staying at home. And. even as
1t Is, they have to go out two or three
times week to gather up what We over
look
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11
An Artistic Debt.

The theater owes a great deal to the
shakespearean drama" said the girl with
the dark glasses and the pensive express
sion.
Yes" answered the young man with
Wide ears: some Of the best buriesques
ever saw were on Hamlet and Romeo
and Juliet"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11

Prince David of Hawaii, who cast the de-
Gliding vote for ID to at Kansas City has
not yet irtimated whether he would like TO
be Secretary of State or minister to the
court Of st. James in the event of demo-
cratic success
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11

This is an Interesting article" said Mr..
Meekton's Wife
What Is 1t about?''
Lie insurance statistics. 1t says that
In some parts of Europe the women live
decidedly longer than the men,"
Yes. Henrietta. That theory Is as old
as the hills. Survival Of the fittest, you
know
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11
Another Shock for the "Aunties,"
From the Providence Journal

"Anti-imperialists' will be panied to learn
chat the recent proclamation of amnesty to
the Filipino rebels does not mean that they
can swear allegiance to the United States
on their own terms. Our government does
not intend to treat with them while they
nave arms In their hands. They will not
be permitted to make conditions The past
will be pardoned, but the future remains In
the control Of the administration. Here
again We have imperialism of the worst
type. But others than "anti-imperialists."
strangely enough. will approve 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11
The Philosophy of 1t.

why. sir ;" exclaimed the erudite China
man. we have forgotten more about civ
ilization than you ever knew
Yes answered the practical Caucasian,
but anybody knows that a very little wis.,
dom remembered is better than a whole lot
forgot"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11

rO11l CUInnIprC1ul-Udzette.
The cost Of fuel Is a most important item
to every manufacturer, and he needs only
to have 1t demonstrated that smoke con-
sumption Is practicable when he will adopt
the methods that insure It, 1t will be
money In his pocket to do so. The smoke
problem Is difficult one. but we have al
ways believed that American ingenuity and
skill would finally solve 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11
Clearance Sale of
WOmen's Summer Dresses.

Exquisite Colored Mousselines,
Organizes and Dimities. also very
dainty effects in all White Dresses,
are offered at reduced prices to close.
They are principally one-of-a-kind
styles and comprise very handsome
specimens, adaptable for town or
seashore and country wear.
We mention few as follows:
and I naels irish p W Dsssses prsy design.
nd rm wss Witt WS ara And Gs {E E
Of these. and all are entirely different.
$1,000. Reduced from SIsyoO.
Printed Irish Dimty Dresses. dainty colorings and
designs on white ground: entire waist made Of al
style.
SI2.5 50. Reduced from $3.50.
One Plain Light Blue Lawn Dress. richly trimmed
$I2.5o. Reduced from $4,000.
One New Blue Dmlty Dress. with neat white fig
serti"n: white front ard silk revers
$4,000. Reduced from $1,000.
One New Blue sa,n-striped Mousseiine Dress all
over lace Eton waist: skirt with deep rufie-a very
handsome summer costume.
$3.50 Reduced from $4,000.
One Very Han 1some Red Lappet Lawn Dress
with white and black figures and embroidered red
silk dot: white yoke; tucked yoke and sleeves.
$4,000. Reduced from $1,000.
One Handsome Irish Dirnitv Dress. white ground
with delicate blue bowknot design: all-Over tucked
hnunre. edged with wide lace: bolero effect waist
edged with lace; under-bodice of allover lace.
$3.50. Reduced from $4,000,
Several very handsome White
Dresses are marked at proportion
ately low reduced prices.
Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11

The danger of the Asiatic situation is due
to the fact that the Chinese feel strong
enough to whip everybody and everybody
feels strong enough to whip the Chinese.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11

Richard Croker poses as an answering
friend and a relentless enemy. But the
present conditions force him to do some
temporizing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11

I'll save my country, II 1 can;
I'll do my duty like a man.
If talk can make a land secure,
Good sirs. I'll save my country, sure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11

The District dog is again made conspicu-
GUS by the delay In tagging him. At a
time when the dogs health and comfort
depend largely on his ability to lie low and
not attract the attention of rabies hunters
this attitude on the part OF his owner IL
scarcely considerable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11

The men who bolted the republican party
for the sake of silver are having difficulty
in securing much recognition from the
democrats beyond a warm welcome.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11

Mr.. Adlai Stevenson is enough of an ora
tor to spell Mr. Bryan occasionally II the
Nehraskan finds the strain too much for
his endurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11

Mr.. Plat might be induced to think that
Commissioner Duell would not be alto
gether a bad man to consult about the
running gear of the New York republican
machine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11

1t is estimated that 100000 was spent
for Fourth of July fireworks this year.
And yet some people groan because they
pay stamp tax on checks and kilograms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11
A Lucky Escape.
From the Chicago News.

When Dom Paul reads the HIST of In
turtles and fatalities Of Americas GLORIOUS
Fourth It Will help to reconcile him to the
thought that possibly the Transvael il NOT
to have an Independence birthday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11

Dom Paul may be nalf inclined to SYM
pathtze with the Chinese in their denuncia-
tons of foreign devils"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11

In Nr. Towne's case the something equal
ly as good supply Is liable to be uncomfort-
ably limited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11
SHOOTING STARS.

Minister WI is convinced that the news
from China is too bad to be true
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11
Sar1nnl1e
Requisites
and Helps.

We are showing hosts of things for
personal and household uses. espe-
cially designed to offset the discom-
forts Of hot weather. Also conven-
fences for camp life and cottage. ath-
letic and sporting goods. fshermen's
outhttings and bicyclers' wear.
And just now we are offering vari-
Gus lots of goods very much below
their real value, brought about by
importers and manufacturers closing
out their surplus stocks and by our
own stock adjustments, which we
see fit to make from day to day.
Mems
Department.
In order to make room for i'm
provements, soon to be begun, in
our Mems Department, which is
separate from the main store, we
shall offer all surplus stocks at re-
duced prices.
For tomorrow. Thursday.
81 dozen Mems Fine White Cotton Ga,ne shirts
ana lfaWerS: shirts with half sleeves: drawers
with well reinforced seatssubjcct slight irresu
larities in knitting.
$50, 3 garments for SI.oo.
Mems Cellular AerteA'' Underwear one of the
better grades of this make that wish to discon-
time; shirts and drawers.
$I.5o each. Were $500.
, Boys rercsie Nesligee shirts-some with two col
$50. 3 for SI.oo.
Regular soc. quality.
A great variety left of the special
lot of
Mems and Women's
Umbrellas.
S1.5o to $500 each.
These prices represent saving on
each umbrella of soc. to s.. 50.
On sale in Umbrella Drpartment-First floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11

0In order TO avoid delays. ON ac-
Aount OF personal absence. letters to
THE STAR should not he addressed
TO any individual connected with the
of1ce, but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or business Depart
nents according to tenor or pnrpOse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11
The l0mg=Lived Empire.

A timely book from the Den of Mrs. T. r. seid-
more Containing chapters on Pekin Tien Tsn, the
Dowager Empress, etc. The author Of this book has
visited China seven times within the past fifteen
years, and Is thoroughly conversant with the sub
ject.
Fully illustrated from photographs and drawInss
4d8 pages. with index.
Price, $2.oo.
Rase1ent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-11
On First Floor.

Colored Shirt Waists don't
sell like the white. They will
tomorrow-at I9c instead of
soc to ST apiece. Look for
table in room adjoining ele-
ratnr
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-08-01
MURDERED IN ARIZONA.
Wyoming Men Ambushed and Shot
From the Rear.
Especial Correspondence


Laramie, Wyo., July 31.-A letter re-
ceived here gives the details of the
murder of w. H. Howe, formerly of
this city, near Morenci, Ariz, early
in this month Howe and a partner
named Wheeler went out on a four
days hunting trip but when they did
not return, the formers wife gave the
alarm and a search was instituted at
once. Six days later the bodies were
found in a hole formed by the upturn-
ing of the roots ofoa tree, covered with
bark and brush. Each had a bullet
wound through the head, having been
shot from the rear. Another bullet
had broken Wheeler's leg. The theory
of the shooting is that they were taken
for prOspectors with money by the
band of Mexican outlaws operating in
the vicinity of Eagle river, near which
the bodies were discovered. They were
killed while in camp, and the shots
were evidently fired from behind a pile
of dead trees nearby. The bodies were
then carried to the hole under the tree
and rammed under the roots with poles
and covered up. The blankets and pack
saddles of the men were burned and
their guns and cooking utensils thrown
into the river.
A posse is out after the bandits, who
are headed by the noted Chachron, and
if captured will be shot.