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Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1900-02-08

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Evening star., 1900-11-20

and he has earned the reputation of the
most consistent dun in the diplomatic SER
vice. Now comes a fresh installment of the
serial The sultan has taken occasion to
congratulate the President upon his re-elec-
tion. 1t is not in order to scrutinize the
motives or the sincerity of the commander
of the faithful. Perhaps he IS devoutly
glad that a less patient executive was not
chosen the other day. Perhaps he thinks
that it is just as well to be polite even to
an insistent creditor 1t may be only
incidence that Immediately thereafter or
ders were issued to the battle ship Kentucky,
now on her way to the Philippines, to stop
at Smyrna, Turkeys richest port. and pay
a formal call. There is suggestion that
she will even indirectly become a factor in
the debt-collecting enterprise of the indie
fatigable Mr.. Griscom. She is fine war
ship and 1t is desired that she should be
viewed by as many of the foreign peoples
possible in order to demonstrate the
quality of the American navy. 1t Is just as
well, perhaps even especially desirable. that
the Turks should be given this object les
son. But the Kentucky will not clear decks
at Smyrna for anything more serious than
possibly a reception on board. Meanwhile
Mr.. Griscom will doubtless so time another
demand for the payment that the porte Will
receive 1t while the Kentucky is baskins
in the sleepy waters of the Mediterranean.
There is no question that the coincidence
will be noted a Constantinople. But it will
probably go no farther than that. Yet per-
haps the enterprise will have its value in
suggesting that the American negotiations
on a progressive plane. The sultan OF
course knows that when the United States
is ready to couple Its demand for payment
with a suggestion of force that suggestion
will involve the presence at Smyrna OF
larger naval representation than single
battle ship which has been halted on her
way to a distant destination to pay social
cali, ,~just as she has been halted at other
ports on her way where there are no debts
n collect
Evening star., 1900-11-20
Eucl-Sayinp InSentiOnS.

The wave-power inventor has come to the
front again. this time with the confident an
nouncement that he has solved at last the
problem of making the sea do the worlds
work without letting the waters rip the
machine into flinders whenever they go on
a tear. Heretofore this has been the main
obstacle to success in getting the ocean
into harness. Machines that looked we'll
on paper and even worked to the theoret-
ical limit of smoothness and efficiency in
calm weather would go to smash In the
first heavy surf The latest essay in this
line proposes series of submerged pis-
tons. worked by buoys whose constant mo-
tion is expected to compress air. The ques-
ton is whether the piston machinery can
be anchored sufficiently to prevent it from
being swept away by the heavy undertow
OF the surf The beaches are always
changing their formation. and it may prove
a serious problem to secure an adequate
foundation for the compressing mechan-
ism.
Some day this great invention may be
perfected, and then it will be in order to
see q Transformation of our Seashores into
continuous machine shops There is no
doubt that power derived from such
source would be much cheaper than that
derived from fuel The fuel problem is not
Yet pressing, but if industries multiply in
the coming century at the ratio that has
prevailed during the closing century the
generation of a hundred years hence may
sorely feel the pressure of this need. In
creased use of cataract water power, such
as at Niagara, has served somewhat to
check the development of this crisis. and
doubtless in the of few decades
the water power will be utilized to the
limit now dreamed of by enterprisirg pro-
moterS. r~ -'
Meanwhile the sun-power inventor is at
work. hoping some day to transform the
suns energy into mundane motive force.
But little progress seems to have been
made along this line of late. as few an
nouncements of discoveries and perfections
Of mechanism have appeared. AS between
the Sun-power and the Sea-power machines
favor of the latter Although the sea is
occasionally calm to such point that 1t
would probably hardly earn its salt in
the production of power, these periods are
insignificant compared with the number of
hours in each year that the sun is not
available for work. In other words, the
question of storage of power is by no means
pressing in the case of a machine driven
by the of one driven by solar
heat.
Evening star., 1900-11-20
The Il kentucky at SmYrna,

iue history of this governments efforts
10 collect its bill OF Sl0O,0O from Turkey
Tor Damages done to the property of Ameri-
can missionaries during the Armenian riots
Will present an extraordinary aggregate of
facts when all is over. The negotiations
for the payment of this indemnity have pro-
ceeded under serious difficulties On the
one Side was an lnsistent government on
the other side an eVasive debtor The
United States persisted in the assumptton
that its claim should be considered apart
from all others. The porte has sought to
persuade the United States to allow the bill
to be paid indirectly, in order to stave of
other creditors. 1t has even offered to paw
an exorbitant price for warship. the differ
ence between the payment and the mar
ket value being the total of the American
claims. This country has stood upon its
dignity and declined to furnish such a cloak
Tor the sultan. The proceedings became so
annoying at last that the American minister
at Constantinople returned home in disgust
leaving the case with the charge Mr.. Gr.s-
ooin. who has kept the matter alive by sub
m1tting periodical demands for the payment
and receiving equally regular promises.
which have been broken with unvarytng
uniformity. Even while this government
was seriously engaged with the Chinese at
fair Mr.. Grtscom never tagged in his zeal
Evening star., 1900-11-20

Chancellor Won Buelow's speech in the
re!chstag yesterday may be gloomily or
cheerfu!y interpreted according TO the
prejudices of the observer. Ii may mean to
one mind that Germany has deeper and
a darker design than is indicated by her
agreement with England while on the other
hand it may mean that she proposes to hold
strictly to that agreement provided no
other power presses her too far seeks to
secure an undue advantage in China. The
latter view is the more likely to be gener-
ally accepted in the light of the present
understanding of the Chinese situation.
The Anglo-German agreement contained
provision for just such a contingency as a
show Of bad faith on the part of another
power. Won I:uelow yesterday reiterated
all the principles which are embraced by
that pact. He said:
we desire our share in what is to be
won from China. We will not overreach
anyone and we will not let anyone over
reach
We have nothing to gain by a partition
of China, and do not desire it. We shall
fare best if China recovers herself, so far
as possible. under the best ordered adminis-
tration obtainabe, and remains solvent we
wish to confIne ourselves TO our present
position and will not shake China unneces-
sarily.
We have no reason for going beyond the
convention OF August y, 1890, Ol ~ strive
for territorial acquisitions which will place
a disproportionate strain upon our re-
sources.
Neither have we an interest in mailing
ourselves down in China 70 a definite stretch
of territory.
German trade had spread far and wide
IN China long before occupied kiaochau.
We defend our rights in peaceful compe-
titiOn. therefore. with all nations. on the
principle of live and let live That IS the
object of the Anglo-German agreement of
October 49,
The only directly disqueting note IN the
speech is contained in the first paragraph
Of the above quotation. Yet if Germany's
share is a chance at the trade of a re-
habilitated China. there is no cause what
ever fer alarm. The United States. one of
the most earnest advocates of the open
door. has never sought to secure any spe-
cial advantages. Nothing could better
please this government ,han an exact. per-
manent enforcement of the AngloGerman
agreement.
There is a hint Of European war in Won
BUelow's declaration that by sending
troops to China we have in no way i'm
paired readiness o do battle in Europe
This is doubtless merely broad hint. aimed
at Russia. and yet, shrewd diplomatist that
he is. Won Buelow hastens to offer a prayer
for the speedy recovery of Gar Nicholas
and urges that there is no deep and GER
ta:niy invincibIe antagonism between
well conducted German policy and well
conducted Russian policy The value OF
this statement depends upon what Won Bue-
low is disposed to consider a well-conducted
Russian policy.
Taken altogether this speech may be un-
derstoOd as a notice to the world that Ger
many will stand for Chinese integrity and
the open door as long as there s no threat
against her interests and no overt act of
aggression by "GS+,-sf power. 1t would be
decidedly reassuring if Russia were to find
occasion for similar utterance at this criti-
cal jUrcture in the Chinese negotiations
Evening star., 1900-11-20
The City Purity Movement.

The wave of indignation which sWep.
over Chicago Saturday when MAYOR Har-
risOn rescindcd his order closing the saloons
in tn crime district at midnight has ap-
parenty had good effect. The city coun-
ell last night appropriated $4,000 to pay
III additional policemen in the worst pre-.
CinCts- Four hundred arrests have been
made, and last night there was not an un-
occupied cell il the whole city. A drag-net
had been thrown out by the frightened
police officials, and all classes of offenders
had been gathered in. Now the courts
must begin their work and here is where
the test of reform comes In an ideal ad-
ministration ot justice each side does its
share. the police furnishing the courts with
the most fia"rant cases of law-breaking,
the courts Furnishing in accordance with
the demands Of justice and morality But
too often. as i'll the case of Chicago and
New York, t-,e police have neglected their
duty, while the courts in cases of miuoi.
consequence. have been within reach of
political influence. The process of letting
prisoner off easily IS possible within the
strict letter Of the law. To release ths
accused on his personal bonds TO continue
the case duri & good behavior. to discharge
Tor lack of evidence. 10 accept bail on ques-
u"Habl" bonds. all these devices are
faUllia in pol -.cian-ridden cities
The most suggestive moral of the cru
sddeS now i'll progress in the two cities ts
inat thts activity demonstrates that the
police can 1ind plenty Of eyil-doers to arrest
II they vii! only look. The truth is that
wee and crime need not flourish unless it
SLlts the purposes of the political bossss
ih2t they should do 1t is possible to
keep the streets decent. the tenement dis
tlctS larry pure. 1t is possible to enforCe
'he excise laws and to protect the young.
il Is unnecessary that even in community y
OF million souls the streets and the place j
of pubic resort should be a standing con-
fesson of administrative corruption anI
indifference
Evening star., 1900-11-20

Dispatches from Madrid concerning the
recent SpanishAmerican congress held in
that city indicate that its promoters have
been grievously disappointed over the re-
suits of the enterprise. The gathering cx-
cited no interest whatever in the peninsula
and was sparsely attended. 1t was the ex-
pectation of the projectors that the con-
gress would cause revival of the old-time
spirit OF partnership between Spain and
the western hemisphere 1t was perhaps
even the hope Of those behind the scheme
that some of the South American republics
might turn In friendly mood TO Spain as Il
guide and counsellor in time of trouble
This government is. of course, bitterly dis
liked In Spain today. Nothing would please
the Spaniards more than 10 find the South
American republics turning from the guild
ance and protection OF 'ths United States
to the original source Of their white pop
ulation. Spanish-American alliancs~is, or
Evening star., 1900-11-20
The GrOut Bill,

The pure food and the dairy interests are
agreed that the Grout bill and no
other legislative proposition now pending
before Congress will reach the Oleo evil
and they are apparently determined to bring
every possible influence to bear this winter
to secure its passage and subsequently to
its strict enforcement. The Ma
tiunal Grange in session here has indorsed
the bill. This means much in the fight for
the suppression of the food frauds, for the
covering all of the northern and several of
the southern states. 1t exercises weighty
influence upon state legislation in all agr-
cultural affairs and its recommendations
gress in the past. The spread of the feel
ing in favor of the GrOut bill is Illustrated
by the fact that the Iowa association of
dairymen at their recent convention, as
noted in today'S issue, heartily indorsed this
Measure and condemned all the substitute
propositions which have been advanced
clearly in the oleo interest. The Iowa
dafrymen took occasion, it will be noted, to
express their thanks specifically to Secre-
tary Wilson and to this paper The Star
has labored earnestly for the suppression
of the oleo frauds and has repeatedly urged
the passage of the Grout bill. 1t Is pleas
ant to find that its efforts in this direction
are appreciated far away as Iowa.
Evening star., 1900-11-20
A Smoke Nuisance Case.
From the Chicago Chronicle.


A local law firm having offices cdjoinine
high office building brought a suit for
damages against the proprietors Of the
high building on account Of injuries caused
by the smoke which entered their offices
through open windows. The black cloud OF
smoke with SCOT and cinders from the tall
chimneys floating into their offices soiled
their books and papers, annoyed clients
and impaired the health of members of the
firm. This was the allegation.
Proof Of the complaint having been sub
mitted In Judge Gary's court. where the
suit was tried. a verdict of 81 500 was rem
dered against the corporation owning the
tall building.
If this case shall have the effect to make
the proprietors Of buildings with smoke
stacks more mindful of their duties under
the laws and city ordinances it will be
fruitful Of good. If more suits shall be
brought and shall end in similar verdicts
1t will be admonition to those using
soft coal that it shall be so used in an ex.
pert way to create the smallest possible
volume Of smoke to be waited over eXten.
sive sections Of the city.
Evening star., 1900-11-20
Imported Corsets
For Street and Dress.

We are showing rare and exquisite
Corsets direct from Paris, and We
have an ideal department to show
them in, with comfortable fitting
rooms and every convenience. The
straight front is the popular corset OF
the season; most comfortable and
stylish and shapely.
We show the Straight Front
Parame, Lily of France and the Sap
phire; made of satins, batiste or
coutil, in dainty co1ors.
5000 to $500.
2 For evening wear the Satin Girdle
and the wide Sash Ribbon Corset
with ribbon elastic to match are cor
rect
$3.50 to S25.OO.
Second floor.
Evening star., 1900-11-20
Look Out for Bad Pennies,
From the Boston Herald.

1t is somewhat surprising to read in the
report of the treasurer of the United States
that the coin of the realm that is most ex-
tensively counterfeited nowadays Is not the
silver and nickel pieces, but the copper one
cent pieces. During the year there were
detected and destroyed at the office of the
treasury $11. .146 in counterfeit silver coins
notes and certificates, 3.277 fye-cent pieces
and 121 co. one-cent pieces, and the number
of spurious minor coins in circulation is
rapidly on the increase. Counterfeit gold
coins rare. only thirteen having been
presented at the treasury during the year.
1t looks as if the counterfeiters were put
ting themselves to a good deal Of trouble
at a very small profit.
Evening star., 1900-11-20
Our Shot Guns I'm England.

AS device to check the importation
into Great Britain of American shotguns,
which are conceded by experts to be the
best in the world, the subjection of the fin
ished weapons to the birmingham proof
house test seems to work admirably Eng
1ish manufacturers comply with the law
which prescribes the test by sending their
gun barrels in the rough to the proofhouse.
At this stage Of completion they are secure
against the official test; but when cut down
in the finishing process the guns are too
weak to pass the ordeal. Steel for gun bar
rels Is still largely imported into the United
States, and. in fact, the consignment of
American guns which is reported to have
failed under the Birmingham test was sup
piled with barrels made in England. There
can be no permanent advantage to English
gunmakers in this discrimination against
weapons of foreign manufacture. The cnly
effect of such discrimination. If long con-
tinued. would be to stimulate American
manufacturers to make a finished gun that
would be stronger than its British ccm-
pettor in the rough.
Evening star., 1900-11-20

Go ahaid, white man: worry mos to def.
Talk about de price O beef, a-wasin of you
bref.
Has lot O bother jes' because he wo,lldn'
stoop
To take an invitation fun careless
chicken coop.
Go ahaid, white man. frettin' out yoh soul.
Whinin an repinin' when you sees de cost
of coal.
Feels a heap too naughty to go bendin' of
his back
To pick it whah dey spilled it all along de
railroad track.
Go ahaid. white man-never stop to sing;
Never wait a minute foh to pick de banjo
string
You's keepin' mighty busy, but you'll 'scuse
if smile
When de black man takes his comfort while
de white man puts on style.
Evening star., 1900-11-20
Imported Dressing Sacques
And Loumgimg Robes.

Luxurious house garments OF
silk, flannel and soft albatross.
Long and Short Kimonas, in flow
cred and Persian effects-a collec-
ton of exquisite Negligee Garments
in the latest Partisan styles, many OF
which are ours exclusively. Charm
ing Christmas present.
French Flannel Dressing Sacques. tight back, full
front, turn-down collar. embroidered ruf1e q -o
on collar. sleeves and down front. Each. p4oO
Women's Quilted Silk Sacques, black and colors,
jacket effect with pockets. turn-down col g. co
lar Each h.............. W ~
Women's Albatross Dressing Sacques boiero style,
sailor collar, hand embroidered rufie GO ~
collar. sleeves and down frant. Each. po'oo
Women's -Albatross Loungipg Robes fschu effect.
trimmed with hand embroidered ruffe Gro RI
and featherstitching. Each. -.......... piS'oo
Women's SILK Kimonas, Howered and Persian ef-
fects, bias back, plain silk borders. SJcOO
Second fc0r.
Evening star., 1900-11-20
| Imported Novelty
Waist Patterns.

We have just received another lo
of those imported novelty French
Flannel Shirt Waist Patterns, con
sisting of 3 yards of plain flannel ant
trimmings for collar, cuffs and from
IN the form of bands, embroidered il
silk, polka dots OF self or contrast.
ing colors. They come in black
white and all the new and populai
shades, including hunting pink, EN-
broidered in golf green.
These are exceedingly handsome
waist patterns-and the price is q
special one.
$500 the Pattern.
Flannel Department-Second floor
Evening star., 1900-11-20

course, a dream. 1t is impossible to revive
the Spanish sentiment in this hemisphere in
the light of all the facts of the remote and
the very recent past. The failure of the
congress was assured. 1t was PERHAPS
well held, however, in view Of this demon
stration that Spain has now nothing 10
bind her to this hemisphere. that she Is
permanently aloof from the scenes of her
greatest colonial achievements and her
greatest failures
Evening star., 1900-11-20
SHOOTING STARS.
Still DislpleRsed.

You don't hear anything more of i'm
Terialism since the election
Yes" said Farmer Corntossel dsoon-
tentedly. 1T jes' goes to show how all
the luxuries is confined to the rich. This
thing of maxim folks travel all the way
TO Europe if they want to git a look at a
king or an emperor is a downright out
rage"
Evening star., 1900-11-20

1t must be great responsibility" said
the young man. ito undertake to direct the
movements of the ship of state through all
the tempests and currents Of the years"
Senator Sorghum looked dazed for an in
slant and then responded: "Oh yes. 1 un-
Gerstand you-you mean that when a man
once embarks in politics there's no telling
where he Is going to land
Evening star., 1900-11-20
Takes Royalty to Do 1t.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

1t takes an emperor to call down a To-
quacious barber. When the kaisers barber
grew a little too inouisitive concerning af-
fairs Of state his imperial patron calmly
seized the tonsorfal ear and gave 1t a pain
full twist. This recalled the barber to his
duties, and the imperial mustache was
waAed in silence. But. Of course, sucn rude
hints can only be indulged In by royal GUS
toners.
Evening star., 1900-11-20
No ImpOssibilltfes In This Country,
From the Cleveland Lender.

The making Of deep ocean telegraph
cables is an art which has heretofore been
confined to one or two European cities
But expansion, to the United States, means
more than the expansion of territory and
Cables are needed to connect
the Philippine Islands Immediately The
United States has already made more than
500 miles of it and shipped 1t to the Philip
pines on vessel which will lay it. There
are no impossibilities in this country
Evening star., 1900-11-20
Woodward & Lothr0p,
10th. and Sts N. w.
Looking f10lidayward
I'm Upholstery Department.

This department bears direct relation holidays than
than
chased and beautiful things both practical and ornamental for Ho
day and Wedding Gifts adaptable the modest home and the stately
We show luxurious Cushions o the the den and the
smoking richly carved Tbouretes; superb Screens Tap
estry Picture Panels elegant Italian Spanish Furni
tre specimens of Brass and Copper Rpousse Work. Gilt Mirrors and
Chairs of the Louis XIV XIV First Empire Period
Also beautiful Wicker Chairs Settees Rafa Will
low and Reed.
Also fine specimens just arrived AngoPersian and Franco
Persian Rugs
Chairs examples Antique Dutch Chairs: fine of the
Italian Renaissance period in Chairs and Peestals French Illuminated
Leather Screens interesting pieces Art
We also
elaborate well the medium grades for drapee
and furniture
The collection un1sra will
terest Nnu
Evening star., 1900-11-20
Parlor Suites.

Chippendalc. Heppelwhite. old English and other
correct styles in 3piecr Parlor suites may be found
i'll this interesting exhibit. ready for covering. and
from oi varied stock of imported and domestic fab
lics you easily find that will ha rInonize
with the carpets and mural decorations of YOUR
home. As a complement we have rany odd Chairs
to ill il with.
Evening star., 1900-11-20
Oriental and Domestic Ruos

A superb collection of Oriental Rugs Indian. Per
sian and Turkish. In color scheme AMI quality
these Rugs take high Iank. In the Oriental Bugs
we have strdioiSly avoided prpmisce0ls buying by
bale. and have only made selections from picked
stocks. We invite commissioners look over this
depart ment us We feel sure they will confirm our
claims.
Evening star., 1900-11-20

Is your son voter?' asked the visitor
Nope" answered the Kentuckian. He
amt quite old enough to participate regular
in elections yet. All he can do is to sit out
in the back yard and shoot at a target"
Evening star., 1900-11-20

The old-fashioned method of robbing a
bank by blowing open the safe is becoming
less and less in vogue. The first step now
Is to become a confidential employe
Evening star., 1900-11-20

1t was polite of the Sultan of Turkey to
congratulate President Mckinley on his re-
election. But that indemnity will have to
be paid just the same
Evening star., 1900-11-20

The disappearance of the Dewey Arch
from New York removes another tempta-
ton from the way of the bill poster.