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Mr.. Bryan's Philippine Policy.

The following Is attributed to T p. Ken
nard. an ex-secretary of state of Nebraska
and resident of the town of Lincoln:
in Lincoln we have club organized for
the discussion of political and social oues-
tons Ii meets once week and is known
as the Round Table Club Mr. BRYAN Ia
a member BY the rules of the club every
member has five minutes in which to pre-
sent his views A short time ago the uIles-
ton related to the retention or giving up
evening. but heard from il from Others II
was voted that Mr.. Bryan should have all
the time he wanted in which to present his
views. and he did so at some length.
At the close OF the discussion a member
said:
Mr.. Bryan. may 1 ask you one ques-
ton
Mr.. Bryan said:
You may. proceed. sir
The gentleman continued:
Mr. Bryan. are OF but little fnnpor-
lance here. only an atom In the country
but there are millions who are Interested
In your views. Would you sir, if elected
President, as COmmauder-in-chief of the
army. order our soldiers To pack I'D and
Leave Would you. sir. as COMMANDMENTS
chief OF the navy. order ships of war
% steam away from Manilao'
Mr.. Bryan was excited and said:
You have no right To ask me such
questions. SIR
Mr.. Bryan WAS quite right. The cues
lions in the circumstances were unfair. He
was present Il member Of the club. and
rot as the democratic candidate for Presi
dent. The attempt thus to draw him out
purely FOR political purposes was against
good taste and good fellowship.
BE- while as a member of a social club
ne Was not called upon to answer those
qjes;ions. they may with all propriety be
pEt tn him the nominee OF the Kansas
City convention in the open field of Iegiti-
iaA;e paitica! inquiry. And what Is Mr..
Bryan's answer? Shall We get it at Indian
1voiis next month? And will IL be straight
forward and entirely satisfactory, or in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25

The adjournment of the new school board
until September leaves the work of reor-
z,anizatiOn in excellent shape. with the
fOundati ton of the desired reforms solidly
laid. The trustees have chosen the per-
sonnet of the school administration in a
manner to command the entire confidence
IF the community. They have retained the
teaching force intact and have provided
leaders for this force whose qualifica tions
are well known and highly appreciated.
Their work yesterday was a fitting supple
ment to the preliminary changes. and a
guarantee of the policies of education which
the public has the best of reasons to expect
TO he followed henceforth.
The restoration and systematic use of GER
tain text books symbolic the vital point of
the whole controversy over the schools of
the District The elimination of these books
by the former administration in order to
make room for the nature studies" and
the indirect method of innparting knowledge
had led to many palpable faults in the re-
sultant scholarship of the children. The
abandonment of grammars and spelling
books caused a decided deterioration in the
English compost on of the pupils. The
lack of the memory drill which their use
entails was also notable.
The trustees have taken cognizance of an
evident flaw In the photography of even the
high school pupils. revealed by the Sem
ate committees special examination. and
have added a spelling book to the high
school course. an innovation sufficiently
striking to cause the public to watch its re-
suits with exceptional interest. 1t as
suredly will do no harm to strengthen the
average high school pupils word-memory
II the study can be managed without de-
tracing from the interest in and the time
devoted TO other branches. And even this
alternative is not to be feared.
The trustees have not yet taken definite
action In the matter of examinations al
though it is understood that they favor a
restoration of the periodical tests in the
grades and also of the passing test between
the eighth grades and the high schools
This point is left for future considera ton
and decision. as well 1t may be without
danger. The public has every reason to be
satisfied with what has been DONE for at
every point the new board has given the
most thorough assurance of sincere desire
TO execute the popular will and the virtual
comma nds Of Congress in the direction of
restoring the District public schools to
tfelr former practical efficiency
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25

definite. as his talk about a protectorate
has been?
The weakness not to say the danger. OF
Mr.. Bryan's position Is that his election as
President, instead of relieving, would still
further complicate matters in the Philip
pines. Aguinaido has persuaded himself
and his followers that Mr.. Bryan is In
favor of policy of scuttle. He Is keeping
the field in the hope that Mr.. Bryan will
win. He has all but promised his followers
that Mr.. Bryan's success will be the Sig
nal for Filipino independence. He sees in
his minds eye the American troops embark
ing for home. and the American ships sail
ing out of Manila bay, soon after Mr.. Bry-
ans Inauguration.
Now nothing could be more unlikely than
that. Mr.. Bryan may juggle with the ques-
ton while the campaign is on, and his lieu
tenants may promise many absurd and ex-
treme things in his name. but the flag Is
not coming down in the Philippines. And
as soon as Aguinaldo made that discovery
he would post Mr.. Bryan throughout the
islands as he has posted Mr.. Mckinley, as a
faith breaker. and declare perpetual war
against the United States. The anti-im-
perialists would then appear in even a
worse light than the imperialists. and the
Fflipinos would be adjured to fight indeed
to the death
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25
A London Opinion on the EIectyo,

FROM the lOnuOh Spectator.
The foreign proposals (of the democratic
PLATFORM are vague, though aggressive in
tone. NO American people shall ever he
held In unwilling subsection to European
authority" If that is meant as a threat
10 US in regard to Canada, We need feel
no concern, as we shall certainly never at
tempt to keep the people of Canada within
the empire against their will. Whether the
French will feel the same in regard to
Guiana and their West Indian islands we
do not know. The clause relating to the
Nicaragua canal and the attack upon the
tll-concealed republican alliance with Eng
land are in reality purely conventional
pieces of "tail-twisting," and need not ex-
cite opinion here. As we have said else
concerned. 1t matters not in the least
whether the democrats or republicans win
Englishmen, therefore, had better trouble
themselves as little as possible about the
election. They must avoid taking or let
ting it be thought that they are taking
sides in the matter 1t Is immateriaI to
which of his daughters does the house,
keeping In Cousin Jonathans house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25
Wom1en's
Tam OXfOrds.

We offer two lines of Tan OK
lords in the most popular shapes and
In the proper weight for midsummer
wear, at an average saving of fifty
to seventy-hve cents on each pair.
Tan oHfortls made Of the best Wei Kid with mil
itary heels and round toes; recommended for both
comfort and service. We ofer them at
$500 pair. Regular price, S.. so.
Also line OF Tan Hand-turn oxforts made Of
fine Wei kid. with the concave heel and uedI-
UNI toe; the newest shape We offer them at
S2.25 pair. Regular price, $500.
Third hoor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25
Luminou. Comment. From Berlin,

The Incorporate comments of the Ger
man press on President Mckinley's reply
OF China are easily understood Baron Won
Ketteler's death has been confirmed and il
is reasonable therefore for Germany to
show signs of impetuous resentment and a
disposition to press the punishment promis-
ed by Emperor William. And in the light
Of the past. replete with many instances
of continental ignorance of American con-
dftions. there should be no surprise that
this state paper should be so radically
misunderstood.
The German press makes the great mis-
take of interpreting the reply as a sever
ance Of the United States from the inter-
national program in China. 1t ignores the
repeated expressions used by the President
emphatically aligning this country with the
other powers in seeking to preserve China
from ACKNOWLEDGMENT provided the govern
ment at Peldn will take steps to prove its
good faith. 1t overlooks the fact that the
President agrees to exercise the good offices
OF the United States only condition that
they are accepted by the powers. Not one
syllable in the reply justihes the suspicion
that the United States contemplates sever
ance of relations with the powers an indie
pendent campaign of relief or an attitude
OF mediation for China regardless of what
has actually happened Pekin, now soon
TO be learned with certainty.
The German papers affect to believe that
the United States is fattered by the Chi
nese appeal. 1t has been well known here
that France was similarly appealed to- and
1t was assumed that the Chinese govern
ment had sent pleas of an equivalent char
acter TO practically all the powers now in
position to act as Intermediary to preserve
peace. There is nothing in the American
reply to Justify the assumption that this
government regards itself as exceptionally
favored.
But the most laughable feature of this
embittered comment by the Berlin jour-
nalistic wiseacres Is the comment by the
Tageblatt, which gravely explains that
Washinstons favorable attitude toward
China is due to the "impossibility of leaving
the large Chinese population of the Ameri-
can Union out of consideration" Against
such dense ignorance 1t is futile to contend
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25

The whole case turns on whether there
is is not a mountain range there II
there Is. 1t should be the boundary If
not, the full American claim must be MAIN
tanned Our continental coast line must be
preserved unbroken. And it will be thus
maintained. even though this provisional
line be ultimately made permanent-which
is the utmost conceivable concession to
Canada. For on that line the nearest an
proach of Canadian territory to the coast
would be twelve miles above Dyea There
may nave to be certain adjustments of the
line here and. there, as more accurate sur
veys shall determine the character of the
land. The one thing that Is absolute and
Interchangeable is that the mainland Goa st
of Alaska belongs to the United States in
one unbroken Line. from Mount st. ELIAS
TO Portland canal. There was never for
fifty years the slightest question of Rus
sia $ title to It, and our title to it is identi-
cal with hers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25
Potomac Park,

Col. Aliens report on the condition of
Potomac Park, the official name of the re-
claimed river flats. affords a text for an
appeal next winter to Congress for a lib
ersl appropriation to carry the law Great
ing this reservation into practical effect
The lands recovered from the rivers How
have now acquired a sufficient soliditv TO
warrant their use by the people as a great
pleasure ground. The soil Is substan-
tial and with a proper expenditure can be
made TO bloom with rich verdure which.
carefully cultivated, will produce one Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25

most beautiful parks In the capital. There
must be walks and drives. the execution Of
liberal project of landscape gardening
and the maintenance of an efficient police
service to prevent disorder and the abuse
of the parks features. This report. to-
gether with that of Col Bingham, calling
attention to the necessity for larger park
allotments. ought to awaken interest In the
subject on the part Of the appropriation
committees next winter. Such excellent
opportunities for city adornment should
not be further neglected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25
SHOOTING STARS.
Not COnEenial.

so you don't care to go on the stump
this campaign"
NO" answered Senator Sorghum. 1T
isn't my strong play. 1 leave it to others
1 never found that 1 could do effective
work by punching a lot of people In
crowd where they could watch one another,
and trying to talk business to them. They
get scared Of one another and won't name
figures"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25

Avaunt. oh. man Of wisdom! Though your
purpose may be kind.
You jar our inclina tons and you irritate
the mind.
You bid each mortal be as dull and silent
clam.
Since daughters just nervous twitching
of the Diaphragm:
And tears, so much respected as an evil
dence of woe,
Appear because the ducts are in a state of
overflow;
And the dainty roguish dimple which we
ardently adore
Is merely a depression in muscle-nothing
more.
Her charming Businessmen these the
scientist disdains;
They are simply distention of the capil-
larry veins.
He sees no more than pigment in the color
of her hair:
Each sentiment he strangles in his cynical
despair.
oh, better be a toiler with heart attuned
to joy,
Or stroller in whose bosom earthly blisses
do not cloy,
Or savage on an island where enthusl-
asms start.
Than be the man who yawns and says he
knows 1t all by heart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25
Special Sale of
Lightweight Trunks.

A recent purchase. consisting of
about 40 Trunks, is offered at a little
more than half price. They are very
light and very durable, being made
of selected Eastwood, covered with
waterproof canvas; cloth lined,
deep tray; excelsior lock; number !
Taylor bolts; three I2-inch hinges
a flrst-class trunk in every respect.
3o-inch, $500. Regularly $3.50.
32-inch, 5000. Regularly $3.50.
34-inch, $500. Regularly $1,000.
36-inch, $500. Regularly SII5o.
Also extraordinary values in
Suit Cases
2i-inch Canvas-co- cred Suit Cases: wooden frame;
clothlin good lock, bolts and handle; thoroughly
waterproof
CSC. each.
Genuine Cowhide Suit Casss: steel frame: linen
lining: protected corners: hinges riveted; inside
straps; good lock and lock bolts; good handle
Special value.
1895 each. Regularly $500.
Fourth foo-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25

The report of Aguinaldo's death has not
been followed by denial as promptly as
usual. Possibly Aguinaldo is cultivating
that Indifference to public opinion which
some statesmen regard as an essential to
success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25

If Minister WI should ever meet with DO
litical reverses and decide to remain in this
country he ought to be in demand. Ameri-
can journalism cannot fail to appreciate
his enterprise as news-getter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25

The confusion in other parts of the world
enables the Sultan of Turkey to look out
of the window now and then without quite
so much fear of seeing the bill collector.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25
Toilet
Articles,

Covering every. possible want and
need during the warm weather, are
here and the little prices make the
buying easy. A good supply before
leaving town will save a great deal
of annoyance and inconvenience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25

No doubt Mr.. Towne and Mr.. Stevenson
are both amiably regretful that there Is not
enough vice presidency for two.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25

woman has been arrested and convicted
In London for fortune-t telling. Luckily for
the campaign statisticians, the law is not
stringent over here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25
Guessing His Politics.

LII Hung Chang is an evasive sort OF
person." remarked one diplomat Il Won
der what his politics is at present"
Its hard to tell" answered the other
1.-THE fact that he doesn't wear any whis-
kers is about the only clue. We can be
comparatively sure that he isn't middle
of-the-road populist."
Sometimes" said Uncle Eben. you'll fin
a man hollerin' fob de fool killer so hahd
dat he gifts excited an begins to rock de
boat an run de resk O. dom damage his
self"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25
The Special Sale of Mems
And Women's Umbrellas

Offers an opportunity for the pur-
chase of a high-grade article at the
price usually paid for an inferior
one
We bought, at great price con-
cesslon, makers samples of Fancy
Umbrella Handles; had them
mounted on cloths that will give sat
isfactory service, and offer them, in
many cases, at less than the original
price of the handle alone.
Sl.5O to $500 Each.
Regularly S2-25 to $3.50.
First foof-Tenth street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25

Ii Hung Chang is said to be worth $500
OOO,OD0. A certain cynicism in his tenn
permanent may be due to the fact that a
man of his means must necessarily be a
shining mark for the Chinese collectors of
campaign funds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25

Senator Hoar walks a mile or more every
morning before breakfast AguinaIdo also,
is something of pedestrian
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25

New York has been raising objections to
the organ grinders. They interfere with
the music OF the elevated roads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25

W. j. Bryan is pictured as wearing pa tent
leather shoes and creases in his trousers
But this may be canard, intended to fur
Their infiame the middle of the road pop
nliSfS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25

Chairman Jones insists that democratic
victory is in the air. So was Andres bal
loon for a while.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25

TIN order to avoid delays. on nc
count of personal absence. letters to
THE STAR should not he addressed
to my Individual connected with the
office. hut simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial Business DEPART
menfs. according to tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25
Hats for Dress,
Hats for Outing.

We show very choice collection
OF Leghorns, variously trimmed in
dainty mousselines, gauzeS, ribbons,
etc, at
$500 each.
Also n number OF very handsome effects in Trim
med Bonnets at
$500 each.
Also Felt Hats. for home seasl,o-e mountain and
general outing wear: all the latest shapes In white
red, castor. tan. blue and gray
SI.oo each.
Millinery Dept.-Sacond floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25

We offer thoroughly made Ash Can. with doahis
side handles, in is-sallon size complete with
tight-fitting covers to prevent unnecessary dust
$I.o5 each.
Without covers, SI,75 each.
We also on = extra quality Garbage or Hcrass
Cans. with self-elosng covers: the covers have
hinges, whioa make # convenient and easy to use.
They In three sizes
75c., 85c. and SIoo each.
u Your name or address marked
on each can. above SOC, free of
charge
Fifth hoos.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25
Summer
NeedlewOrk.

Pretty, ready-to-work bits of linen
and art fabrics that fancy workers
delight in-for the leisure hours at
mountain or seashore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25
A Foolish Fancy.
His Assets.

His Assets.
''Yassir," said the colored citizen, with
wave of his hand toward the cabin. rs
done broke. I reckon's Is whut dey calls
bankrup'."
What are your assets?"
"Lemme see. Oars me an de three boys
an"
You misunderstood. Your assets are
what you have hopes of realizing money
on
Oats what Ps gettin' to. My assets ain
muffin but TO votes an mule"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25

Woodward 6 LotElrOD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25
The New Regulation
Ash and Garbage Cams.

Beginning August first, the Dis
trict government will remove ashes
and refuse as well as garbage, and re-
quires the absolute use of metal re-
ceptacles for same We have the
sizes II, stool
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25

10th, nth and F SITS. n. w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-25

Store closes at O'Clock: Saturdays at o'clock.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-02-01
THE FIGHTING swoRDF1sH.
Deadly Combats Are often Fought
by These Most Fearless
III Fish.

The swordfish is utterly without fear,
and will. like a buffalo or srhinoceros,
charge anything that offends it, often
doing an amount Of execution hardly
to be believed did not the evidence
exist. Oombats between swordfish are
most interesting, and may be COM
pared to q duel between two expert
swordsmen. Such a contest was! OBJ
served of the long pier that extends
out into the ocean at Santa Monica,
near Los Angeles, last year, says the
San Francisco Call. Some fishermen.
noticed two big fish leaping out, the
water and dashing along the surface.
Soon it was seen that theywere sword
fish. The season. was when the fish
are unusually ferocious. They had
made several rushes and when observed
were at close quarters, Striking each.
other powerful side blows like cavalry
men. This was atisfactory, and
finally they separated and darted at
each other like arrows, the water. hiss
ing sas their sharp dorsal fms cut
through it. They evid ently struck
head -on, one missing, while the sword
Of the other struck just below the eye
and ploWed a deep furrow in the fish,
partly disabling it, so that it turned
and attempted to4escape. But its adj
'se also turned, and with ! rush
drove its sword completely through the
body of its foe and held it fast, only
wrenching its weapon loose when its
enemy stopped swimming 8a5
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-02-01
School Report.

Report Of school in Dist. No. 81,
town of Vega, Marshall Co., MINI,
for the term ending Jan. 26, 1900.
No. Of pupils enrolled SO
No. of days taught ... so
Total attendance in days by
all pupils. &. 4. !. !. ..22643
Average daily attendance 33
No. Of pupils perfect in attendance
the third month, six, VIZ: Henry
and Louis Sand, Beda and Minnie
Hagman, Martin Lefstad and Theo-
dore Rykken.
No. Of pupils perfect in attendance
the fourth and last month, four, viz: !.
.Hilma and Selma Walberg, William
and Victor Brunsell.
HANNAH SMITH,
.53 Teacher.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-02-01
THE SIBERIAN RAIL WAY.

One Of the greatest enterprises Of
modern times IS the building Of the
great Trans Siberian Railway by tn
Russian government. Within a. ye:i
this great railroad will have Sba4el.5
completed and trains will be funn7nEsf
over the entire line from st. Peter.
burg to Vladiyostok and Port Arthur,
a distance Of nearly 8, 900 miles
The work Of constrnct was begun
in 1891. It's completion was not
looked for as early as this, but having
5succeeded to5obtain valuab Die conce#
sions from China as a reward for
friendship extended in the Japanese
Chinese war, a new route through.
Mancharia was secured, whereby the
distance was shortened 700 miles,.
and since then the construction has
been pushed with una bated vigor. ]
American manufacturers have fur
nished great deal Of the machinery
and material that has been required
to build the eastern portion. The
political and commercial Importance
of this great railway to Russia and
to the world can hardly be estimated.
That it will advance and strengthen
p,,,.,;o, g, A L.. Il gg....t#
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-02-01

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IN y, - 81, - IS. 80.
20 - ). G ~, :. I, 49, q splsts
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80. =, q }. $500 So,
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Fhot.I s,,a Il Z 49, st's
80 "a ~ g - &. a s. b =
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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-02-01

A LARGE number of assessors are
applying for the position Of census
enumerator in their respective towns.
According to instructions from the
census department., none Of them can
be appointed because Of the fact that
people are loath to- give up informa-
ton to an individual known to- be
connected with the levying Of taxes.
Elk River Star News.