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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-29
Increase in American Trade.

THE close of the decade offers a conven-
lent opportunity for a general review of
the progress Of trade. The record of the
principal articles imported from 1891 to
1900 shows that, with some EXCEPTIONS the
trade in cotton piece goods has remained
practically stationary. and in some items
has even fallen off. The exceptions are
American drills, jeans and sheetings
which show a strong advance, and cotton
flannel principally American) and cotton
hastings, which are evidently Increasing in
favor. English shirtings and cloths with
English drills. jeans and sheetings have
made no Roadway. japanese cotton goods
seem likely to find an enlarged market
English cotton yarn has not progressed
While Indian and Japanese yarns have ad-
Vanced rapidly. The trades in wooden goods
and metals are not growing. Candles ce-
ment, clocks and watches, aniline dyes
window glass, paints and perfumery have
gradually increased in demand, while flour
kerosense oil, matches and soap have been
imported in much larger quantities every
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Imports for the Decade,


Tables Of the trade by ports are given,
showing that the imports increased from
13i. 6402ss haikwan taels in 1890 to 2233.
79l, 1888 taels in 1900; also. a statement of
the value In pounds sterling, the taels hay
ing been converted at the average rate or
exchange for each year. The sterling value
of the import trade, it is shown, has not
increased during the decade-the figures
for 1890 being slS.949.373. and for 1900
$169 ,O34, 1856. The figures for 1899, it is true,
were $2S4, 557 $50. but that was a remark
able year. The report continues:
Reference to old price lists shows that
silver prices generally have risen in SYM
pathy with the fall in exchange, and the
sterling conversions more fairly represent
the course of trade than do the silver fig
ures At the same time. 1t must be re-
membered that the value Of goods from the
straits is not affected by sterling exchange.
while exchange with India. although the
closing Of the minis in 1893 forced up the
value of the rupee. has not followed the
exact course Of exchange with Europe and
America. Japan has now a gold standard
but the currency scheme adopted left her
exchange with China almost at par.
In some directions, also there has been
a reduction in the sterling cost Of produc-
ton, and the rise in silver prices has not
quite kept pace with the fall in exchange.
While Therefore. the sterling conversions
are offered as interesting and as a better
basis for comparison. it Is not claimed that
the changes in the bulk of the trade. There
has been an increase, and the Chinese are
gradually purchasing more foreign goods
and they are demanding better class of
cotton goods; but the table seems to show
that, owing to defective means of commu-
nication and the cost of carriage, each port
supplies only a restricted district When
the populations of such districts are salts
fled, trade stands still. except for such ex-
panson as increase in their number and
the profits of the trade enable the people
to demand. When railways are built we
shall see a great advance in the trade, not
only because goods will penetrate farther,
but because large proportion of the cap
ital used in construction will be spent by
the Chinese on foreign goods, to be paid
for eventually by exports.
Increase In Exports.
GAS to the principal exports in the last
ten years, nearly every article shows a
large increase. Bristes. fans, feathers,
hemp. hides, mats and mating, oils. rhu-
barb. sesamum seed, skins. tobacco and
wool are all progressing trades. Silk. with
the exception Of steam filature silk. does
not show a healthy expansion, and Is not
likely to do unless the disease among
the worms is taken in hand. Black tea has
fallen away, but green tea has held its
ground. while brick tea has improved. The
considerable trade across the Russian from
] tier and the export Of tea, ETC.. to Tibet do
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NJ Expense OF BRITISH Trade,
las regards heavy cotton goods, the ex.
pansion in American manufactures at the
expense Of British is natural. and must
be expected to continue. Indeed, it is re-
markable that the Lancashire goods have
held their own so well. The rapid growth
of the cotton-weaving industry in America
mas resulted in a production in excess of
domestic requirements. and America has
become an exporter under favorable con-
ditions. Proximity to China, cheaper
freights, and the evident advantage of US
ing Indigenous cotton are all factors which
will contribute to the future expansion of
American trade. In fancy cotton goods,
such as hastings Lancashire can hold It's
own, as these goods are mostly manu-
featured from Egyptian cotton. English
cotton yarn cannot be expected to make
progress in the Chinese market against the
competition of the Indian, Japanese and
local mills. The demand is for low counts
and while the principal business of the
English mills is in high-count yarns, the
mills of India, Japan and China are pro-
vided with machinery specially arranged
to meet the demand for coarse yarns in the
eastern markets"
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wait for a table is Of small account. And
once seated. what substantial viands are
consumed by these ,shopworn creatures.
Beefsteaks, great English chops, roast
beef, turkey and bottles Of beer, ale and
stout. The number Of cocktails that ap-
pear and disappear as luncheon pro-
crosses would make Lady Somerset sad
and thoughtful.
But poison is poisons antidote, and
punch of paris green or strychnia
high ball would seem none too strong to
counteract the effects of the vitiated air
in the shops and act as bracer after the
awful wrestling and battling for the ac-
QUESTION of gifts. But take it all in all,
it is a beautiful season. even if our backs
and pocketbooks are broken in an effort
to give pleasure to others. / am not in
sympathy with the disgruntled bachelor
who declared that the period extending
from Dec. Is until New Years is proba-.
bly, the most unhappy period in every
woman's existence.
He says she spends more money than
she can Afford her husband gets cross,
the home is neglected, she works herself
sick trying to make a present out of
10 cents worth of yarn look like dol
lars worth. ard she is not pleased with
what she gives or what she receives. She
spends week after Christmas in cal
crlating how much the silly affair cost
her and d.eading the receipt of January
ss,...
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-20
HOLIDAY GIFTS IN SHOPS.


= A suitable present for anyone WI be
found among black or white silk brocan-
ED maffiersa Large ones. in effective de-
signs cost .98.cents, and come ready. box
ed 10 be- sent. by mail to far away.
1iends. For children these come in as
sorted colors
Never before have pocket handker-.
chiefs been offered in such great variety.
at such small prices, For 90 cents Il
handkerchief can he selected from TWEEN
]. ty OF more beautifulsdesigns, and. for the
woman who wants to buy SIX they are
to be found i'll fan shared boxes. with an
handkerchiefs with real duchess lace Dor
ders are popular this season.
For lovers of brieta- brac no prett1er
gifts are to be found than the novelties
in German bisque. Flowers. birds and
cupids are reproduced in color with great
fidelity. Especially is. this the case, In
vases and bowls, decorated with sprays
of purple lilacs, roses or peoples. Small
pieces cost Is cents, and more elaborate
designs come in many shapes adapted 10
variety of uses. "a,
The latest thing III a. penknife has a
pearl handle with several blades, each as
scissors, a glove buttoner and a cork
screw. It can be had for $2.59 and one
with a less number. Of the plain blades,
but with all the fancy ones, costs sISS
Dress lengths carefully boxed are to
be found in a, great variety of colors and
materials, and are considered appropriaEs
Christmas gifts.
Work boxes. filled or untitled, are made
of fancy straw and lined with tufted
satin. in all .colors. A pretty basket, HR-
filled. may be had for 81, ana the various
accessories, in sterling silver mountings.
cost 25 cents each Work boxes of fine
woods celluloid, etc. satin lined, and
with the complete sewing outfit. cost
from SO cents upward.
1t is becoming a fad to send fancy
belts as birthday and Christmas presents
and one of the prettiest of these is OF
wide pleated white satin ribbon sprinkled
over with stars formed of turquo1aas
and finished with a gilt buckle. Black
satin ribbon belts have stars of cut steel
and are finished with ii steel abuckle: The
elastic belts covered with steel or let
or butterfly buckle will fit any waist.
Individual salt or pepper shakers n
glass, with sterling silver tops. are Of
fered at rs cents. Glass butter dishes
with effective cuttings are sold - s. IS
apiece
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-20

department stores are really too CROWDED
for the comfort of the shopper or the
peace of mind of the clerk. More or less
patient men stand in silent, unsociable
groups of one in the vesttbule of the
big stores, like footmen outside where
function is in progress These men
are as trustworthy signs of the season as
the traditional ground hog and the more
poetic snowdrop.
The patience with which these men
stand and look glum would be pathetic
if it were not funny. They do not take
any interest in the passing show. Wait
ing women look anxiously, amused or
bored. But the masculine contingents
wear an expression of funereal gravity
They don't even seem to take pleasure
as a real martyr should. But they sue
coed in amusing beyond measure the
more frivolous of the maidens who pass
in and out of the shop all day.
1t is a toss-up who look the more
weary and worn, the women shoppers or
the clerks who wait upon them. 1t Is
well nigh impossible to squeeze ones way
through the aisles, and the outrageous
way sable muffs and velvet coats and
rich skirts are dragged, torn and gener-
ally maltreated, would be pathetic at
any other season. Now, no one seems
to care. 1t is a battle for life, and if
ones armor is unmarked in the ARRAY
one NAV be considered to be born under
a lucky star.
But great is the glory of the cafes and
restaurants in the shopping districts. At
lunch time they are veritable whirlpools
of writing human beings A half hours
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-20
The Man That Wasn't.
BY MABEL Erwin.

Copyright, 1901, by Daily Story Pub. Co.
The Woman leaned back among the
silken cushions in the great arm chair IN
which she sat and shook her golden
head saucily.
No" she said, 81 have never loved"
"And you never want to-, answered the
Man solemnly.
yes 1t must be splendid to nave
your whole heart wrapped up in some
one man. To feel that his presence
was your only sunshine your only one
great joy And when he was cross to
grope in utter darkness, despair and
humiliation and when he smiled to
feel the gladness and warmth OF
heaven. =
eYou have clear ideas for a. woman
who has never loved
Eyes. haven't 1? If it wasn't for my
healthy appetite I should have been
poet"
Now. suppose said the Man, that
you loved some one dearly-as you sa1d
beforehand you were laughed at and
treated like a school boy, though You
knew YOU were not Indifferent to the low
ed one or she would not tolerate you, and
you knew you had no very serious rlvai
because every other man was treated
the same What would you do!
81 would go away and forget.
mo, you would not. Not as long as
there was hope.
Eyes. would. A person who can love
once can love again.
"But suppose
mo, / will not suppose
Very we'll Then we will talk fact.
why do you treat me so? Why do
you keep me dangling to your chariot
wheels? You are not Indifferent to me.
you are useful to me. You run my
errands. You give me ideas for my
work, you
rs that all?'
There was a deep-toned pathos to the
mans voice.
..You amuse me-"
Els that 500"
"You are excellent company"
and
"A delightful escort
.1n other words, a cross between a
graphophone and d Waterman.
with generous piece OF Faithful
Fido adds6"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-20
CONCERNING TRIPLES.

Chatelaine bags are now. so universally
worn that the latest show a variety OF
designs adapted to every style of cos
tune The linked chain bags OF the
most expensive variety are of solid gold
or silver links and in leather walrus Is;
the fad of the moment. Some of these,
adapted for shopping purposes, have q
purse attachment on the outside eel
Or jet bead bags, with silver tops. are
also popular.
A novel kind of trimming for the nem
of a skirt or long garment consists Of
zibeline or mink skins. At the head and
tail Of each there is a velvet bow, but
the paws are not used. On cloth and
velvet robes this form of garniture Is
said to be much admired.
The chenille dot on yelling is especially
popular in black and white combtna tons
These dots are to be seen on nearly all
the fancy meshes and on many chiffons.
what is known as the AngOra dot de-
riyes it's name from the fact that it is
white and fluffy.
In embroidered hose only one. color is
now used, but selections can be male
from a dozen shades to match any gown.
Some Of the prettiest effects in hand en-
broidery are small, while in machine
work there are stripes, zigzags and larg-
er designs. -
The newest fancy buckles are of gold
or gilt metal, with a background of black
satin ribbon. 1t depends upon the quail
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-20
Wn,nen Who Smoke.

Smoking among women in France is, It
seems, far more prevalent than is gener-
no longer apologies to her guests for
lighting cigarette. after dinner. says the
London Mail, and even as an accom-
paniment to o'clock tea egolden-ti
Egyptian cigarette is frequently INDUCED
I'm by fair Parisiennes. Russian ladies,
we are told. who inhabit the capital. are
largely responsible for the growing taste
for tobacco among the grande DANES OF
paris. 1t is interesting to hear that at
the leading couturieres boxes Of fragrant
cigarettes are kept IN stock to help mad
oine to pass the time agreeably while be-
I'm Germany" according to a Berlin
inolririer. feminine emancipation is not
srfi1ciently advanced to make the prao-
tico Of smoking among ladies' very preva.
restaurants, however. many women may
be seen with cigarettes. and even cigars:
Among the middle and working classeA 1t
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-20

you are heartless."
Il know it,
You love me-
For answer the Woman arose and push
ed aside the Italian seat she had used
for a footstool and raising her clasped
hands to her head she walked to the
other end of the room and viewed
through half-closed eyes an unfinished
painting.
I'm going to put more yellow in that
grass she said.
The Man did not move his eyes from
her face. He repeated:
You love me-"
The Woman continued to smile, and re-
turned to her chair.
II know it, the Man continued. But
you are too cold-blooded to tell me SO.
You like to see me suffer; it gratifies
your vanity. I? I? Why, l can do any,
thing except where you are concerned"
GO on said the Woman. Il love to
hear it. You can never say 1T too often.
mo, I will never say it again. I love
you. 1 have always loved you from the
time we first met, a year ago. You know
it. Now, for the last time, will you be
my wife?''
.And if 1 say Mop
You will never see me again.
But / say it,
You do?''
yes"
You will never find another love like
mine
IT know it,.
And yet you throw it away7''
Yes
They sat in silence and looked in each
others eyes, 1t seemed ages to the Man.
Merely seconds to the Woman. Then the
Woman arose and going to the back Of
his chair she wound her arms around his
hers.
Don't leave me- she said. II would
give MY soul to love you, but 1 can't. 1t
will be so hard at first to do without you
and to get used to someone else. Please
don't She broke off in sharp cry,
for the Man had thrown her arms from
him and stood facing her with burning
cheeks and eyes.
This Is quite the end" he said. II
hate you You have no heart, no soul.
Then he left the place.
The Woman stood where she was and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-20
A PLEASING RECITAL
LITTLE MISS GEORGIA TELLEY
PROVES HERSELF CLEVER
VIOLINIST
DEBUT IN RAUDENBUsH HALL
is Pupil of Miss Nellie 4. Hope,
and Displays Considerable Tech
meal Skill-Receives
Warm Greeting.

Miss Georgia Telley, Youthful violin
list, who has studied for the past three
years with Miss Nellie A. Hope, made
debut last night a recital given at
Raudenbush hall. Miss Telley is MT II
prodigy, but she is talented little girl,
and, judging from her playing last ght,
an earnest student of her instrument
There was no number on her programme
last evening that offered unsurmountante
difficulties for Miss Telley's technique,
which is very good. Her bowing is grace
full, and her playing altogether is devoid
of any unpleasant mannerisms.
Naturally, one does not look for TN
terpretations from child who is still
far away from her teens, but if Miss Tel
ley did not interpret, she at least played
with taste that revealed unusually
quickcped perceptions in so youthful q
player 1t is not an easy matter TO ar
range a satisfactory violin programme
for student, but the numbers played
last night showed a very happy choice.
Miss Telley played the De Beriot con-
certo Top. 70), SaraSate's arrangement OF
che of Chopin's nocturnes; Chopin's
March Funebre;" a berceuse, LIE Berge;
a gavotte, A. De Muthe, and Podgor-
skis "Etude Caprice" In the concerted
pianist and she also played the accom-
paniments A good-sized audience gave
a warm greeting to the little violinist.
Mr.. Ralph Boyer, who possesses light.
but pleasing. tenor and who sings with
very good style, sang last night group
of numbers. that included Correcting,
Hawley; This Would l Do" w. A.
Chapman, and "a Red, Red Rose" F.
S. Hastings. Later Mr.. Boyer sang
Christmas song, by A. Adam, with
string choir accompaniment.
Miss Hopes Ladies orchestra played
programme of classical numbers last
night, all of which were well received.
The members of the orchestra are Miss
Hope, Miss Owens, Miss Webster, Miss
Behrns, Miss RoGenkirchen, Miss Furber,
Miss Foster, Miss Panchott. Mrs. Bishop
is the accompanist.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-20
The Globes Daily Short Story


neck and raised his head till his eyes met
watched him through the window till he
passed from view. Then she laughed pit
fully, softly, almost tragically. She
reached for a gold key and opened her
desk. Her hands moved mechanically
among papers and sketches till she drew
forth small book with white satin
corner OH which was traced a gilt COM
position. She opened the leaves. There
was nothing within the book but names
and dates. Slowly she counted them.
Then she dipped her len in violet Ink
and wrote below the last name number,
the date and the Mars name. There was
no smile on her face now. She turned
back the leaves of the satin-covered
book TO the first name-the one that lead
all the rest. And with sob that seemed
to tear her heart, her golden head fell
on her arms, stretched across the desk.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-20
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Edgerton, of

parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Edgertorl, Of
Lincoln avenue.
Miss Grace Morton, who has been at
tending Waterman hall, Sycamore, H.,
has returned to the city to spend the
holidays with her parents. Mr.rand Mrs.
George R. Morton, of Lincoln avenue.
Miss Ethel Taylor, of Tacoma, former
~ of this city, will be the guest during a
part of the winter of her sister. Mrs
Louis Hill, Of Summit avenue.
Mrs Clarence A. Storms, of the Buck
ngham, left Tuesday to spend the holl-
DAYS with her mother, Mrs. Dora Sas-
seen. at Sioux City, iowa. =
Miss Garland. Western avenue is en-
PERTAINING Miss MARS, of Milwaukee.
Mrs Theodore w Brown. Ashland ave-
nue.. will return this week from st. Louis.
Mo.
Mrs f. l. Whitney. Dayton avenue, IS
in Chicago.
Mrs John Grove, Dayton avenue, is en-
PERTAINING Mrs. Thomas, of Sexton, Iowa
Mrs. Sumner Shepard, Iglehart street,
has gone East.
Misses Gilbert, Dayton avenue. are en-
PERTAINING Mrs. Boa, oman, = WATERFOWL,
S. D.
Miss Obeneaur, Summit avenue, Will
leave this evening for weeks visit III
Michigan.
Mr. and Mrs Edward Feldhauser are to
spend part of the winter IN Calltornla.
Mrs. Frank Moore. Lincoln, avenue, is
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-20
OF social 9nterest.

A large reception was given yesterday
afternoon by Mrs. H. w. Topping, OF
Summit avenue. Over 200 women were
received during the afternoon. The draw
ing room, where the hostess received,
was deliberately decorated with a profu-
sion of chrysanthemums and palms,
while the decorations in the other rooms
suggested Christmas.
Mrs. Timothy Foley, Mrs FL. c. Smith,
Mrs. Mary Ramsey and Mrs. F. V. Hey
dersteadt presided in the dining room.
Mrs G. F. Smith served punch
Others assisting were Mrs. I. F. NC
Cormick, Mrs. w. E. Dadmun, Mrs Ed
ward Jones, Mrs. F. E. Rice, Miss de
Lambert, Miss Bowlin, Miss Foley, Miss
Nellie Foley and Miss Orme.
During the receiving hours the st. An
thony Hill orchestra played.
Mrs. Topping wore black and white
net gown over white taffeta, trimmed
with point lace.
Mrs. Charles H. Cook and Miss Stamm
gave a card party yesterday afternoon
at the home of the former on Prior ave-
nue. Merriam Park.
The Debutante club will give its second
cotillon at Summit hall, on Laurel ave-
nue. tonight.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-20
HINTS on TABLE ETIauETrE.

TO A BAKED FISH.
Preserve respectable demeanor when
you are brought into the room;
Don't stare at the guests while they're
eating no matter how much they
consume.
TO LETTUCE.
The humblest are counted the wisest. the
modest are lauded the most;
Don't have a big head because sometimes
you sit on the right of the host.
TO. LAMB CHOPS.
If there are only ladies at luncheon-it
being a. femme feast
You then may appear in curl papers; no
one will object in the least.
TO THE MORNING PAPER
BY the family you're welcomed at break
fast; your presence, indeed, they ex-
pect;
But pray do not come in your wrapper
it isn't considered correct.
in the Century.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-20
Vail of the shopper.

Men have begun to shop. "a sure sign
that Xmas is near. They hang over the
jewelry and leather goods counter, look
ing troubled and veXed They gaze
wistfully at the bewildering array of lit
tie boxes and bags made of satin and
linen and beaded silk They tumble con-
scientiously at belt clasps and ask the
patient salesWoman to put the lorgnette
chain about her neck, or to stick the
comb in her hair SO that they may get
an idea of the effect.
The man who can plunge into a lingerie
shop and choose silk petticoats, dainty
dressing saeques and other frilly things
dear to the heart of a woman, is lucky
being. He is sure of pleasing and
equally certain that his womankind will
call his gift Useful.
So the Christmas rush is on, and the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-20

neck, just at the lowest lock of hair.
The ribbon is really used to tie up the
little locks and takes the place of the
pin that once held them, but it is so wide
that it becomes an ornament and serves
to dress up the back of the neck, the
ears and the head itself. 1t also gives
tho youthful appearance that is SO much
the property of the low couture.