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Evening star., 1901-08-02
The Naval Inquiry.

The issue to be tried before the naval
court of inquiry is not whether Admiral
Schley is a coward. No one appears to
prosecute on such an accusation. The
charge is not in the precept.
The Maclay accusation has been vigor-
ously repudiated by the Secretary OF the
Navy The Naval Academy authorities
have destroyed the illusion that an acad-
emy text book teaches cadets such nbels
upon American officers.
The American people do not for an IN
stant believe that Schiey or any other ad-
mir>i any subordinate officer In the
American navy is a coward They really
do not need the evidence of Cervera or
any Spanish captain on this point.
1t is only the petty irresponsibles on both
sides of the controversy who introduce into
it the malignant iibels upon the courage
or manhood of the two admrals.
The inquiry will evidently deal with such
questions as that of alleged insubordina-
ton on the part of Schley, in disobeying
or saying that he must disobey orders,
which circumstances demonstrated to be
wise; and that of alleged inefficiency
through errors Of Judgment in handling
the flying squadron at Cienfuegos and San
tiago; and the controversy over what oc-
Cured and was said on the bridge of the
Brooklyn at the time of making the loop,
involving question Of yeracity or of MEM
Ory.
And incidentally on the other side re-
newed stress will be laid upon Admiral
SIMPSONS absence with the New York
from the scene of actual battle and upon
his eonfessedly tactless cablegram an
nouncing the Santiago victory; and the
a. foI it,1i
ly sustain or discredit the soundness Of
his judgment and the wisdom of his acts
as commander of the feet.
The most unsatisfactory result of the
investigation will be the conversion
of the inquiry into a petty competi-
tior In scandalous defamation between
American naval officers. 1t Is hard
ly possible, however. that any clash Of
opinion between responsible men, thus con-
tending in the open, can reproduce even
family the venomous and cruel abuse
which in the newspapers has been poured
upon both Sampson and Schley.
The American people will be best pleased
if the results of the inquiry justify them in
their present course of shutting their ears
in disgust to the responsive chorus Of vitri-
oIic slander supplied by certain adherents
of each admiral. They will be gratified
if the fact is made plain TO the world that
the American navy Is sound and efficient,
not honeycombed either with towards or
backbiting. dishonest conspirators. They
are not eager to have the Sampsonites
crush Schley or the Schleyites crush Samp-
son. for in the reciprocal crushing the
American navy is sure to suffer more and
more In popular respect and admiration.
They will hope that the blunders or mis-
demeanors fastened upon any American
officer in connection with the glorious cam
paign of our navy in the war with Spain
may turn out to be few and venial and
that after due allowances are made for
human infirmities both admirals, now I'M
der fire, and all American naval officers,
may ever appear as brave sailors capable
commanders and good Americans
Evening star., 1901-08-02
That Gas Penalty.

This matter of the gas companys So
called discount for prompt payment is
worthy of continuous consideration until
congress has had chance to look at the
hgures. When the bill to reduce the price
OF gas was before the committees several
years ago the public interest was main
ly centered in the net rate. 1t was so diff
heult to get the legislation through in any
shape that qubbling over collateral details
was discouraged. Thus 1t was that the
measure became a law in it's present form
bearing the provision for the heavy penalty
which the company is permitted to charge
delinquents- This is probably the most Sc
We're punishment administered in the Dis
trict to debtor who fails to liquidate on
time. The average merchant is glad to get
his money in thirty days and then he
charges it up cash" asking nothing for
the accommodation. 1t is only in rare in
stances that bills on their first presentation
contain any intimation of impatience on
the part of the creditor. The District gov
ernment exacts a penalty of only twelve
per cent a year from those who fail to pay
their taxes promptly, at the rate of one per
cent month. The gas company is al
lowed 10 squeeze twenty-five per cent from
its customers, and after only ten days at
that. But this is not all. Not only Is the
penalty charged relentlessly. but the con-
sumner may find his gas shut off at once
and he must then pay the fun amount Of
the bill. plus the penalty and the charge
of the service of turning the flow on again.
There is no other line of enterprise, public
or private. so closely guarded against loss
by law II this process Is righteous there
Is surely warrant for every other vendor
Of the commodities in daily use in the Dis
trict TO expect Congress to grant to him
the same privilege. Probably no one would
question the advisabity of some moderate
form OF regulation to prevent undue delin-
quency In meeting the gas bills, but this
latest rate OF penalty is so high as to at
tract Immediately critical attention.
Evening star., 1901-08-02

Two negro women have been lynched at
Carrollton. Miss. suspicion of being ac-
cessory to a homicide before or after the
fact. The lynch habit has a stronger hold
on white savages in that state than self
respect. respect for law and order, morals
or common humanity. A state which can
not uphold the primary principle of popu-
lar government that a person charged with
the commission OF crime shall be tried by
a jury of his peers Is not entitled to the
right of self-government. The citizen
lynchers and cowardly law officers of Mis-
sissippi have been given too much rope,
and yet not enough.
Evening star., 1901-08-02
WOmen'S
Summer Underwear

popular Low-Priced Sorts.)
The demand at this season is
greatest for the neat and practica
sorts of Muslin Underwear. The
kinds that are injured least in the
laundering, yet are tasteful and nice
ly made. We have large assort-
ment of just such garments, repre-
senting the very best values obtain
able.
Women's Muslin Drawers, good quality,
plain hem and cluster Of tucks; yoke band. ,,.o
Women's Cambric Drawers, good quality UNI
brella style wide rufie of fine lawn. cluster e0.
luckS. DdH -
Women's Cambria ana Muslin Gowns. good quail
ity, yoke Of clusters Of tucks, cambric rufae ro~
on neck aud sleeves. Each. ...-........... J~'
Women's Nainsook Gowns. square neck of en-
broidery, insertion and tacks: embroidery .,ro
edge on neck and sleeves. Each. 100000. ~.
Women's Cambria PetticOats, wide lawn cam
brio founce. clusters Of hemstftched tncks CT m
and hem. Each. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. pA'Co
Second floor.
Evening star., 1901-08-02
Living In the Philippines.
From the San Francisco Chronicle.

1t Is announced from Manila that all
persons not connected with the army will
soon be deprived of the privilege of pur-
chasing stores from the quartermaster 8
department. This Is eminentiy proper. It
is the rule everywhere else. 1t should be
the rule in the Philippines. 1t Is not the
chase supplies at wholesale prices, trans
port them al public expense and dispose OF
them to those not connected with the
army. But the thing which is not right is
disclosed in the statement which accompa-
MES the announcement that this order will
increase the living expenses of civilians by
100 per cent, and that, as a consequence,
they will be unable to live upon salaries
which seem liberal This statement Is
probably exaggerated. The supplies VIII
not cost double what civilian employees now
pay, at least In Manila, although they may
cost that much more in the provinces. and
perhaps be almost unobtainable.
Evening star., 1901-08-02
Waiting.

We are waiting, we are waiting
For the katydid to sing;
When the hot wave Is abating
And old Sol has had his fling
We have sung about the roses,
But they withered yester-morn,
And each day the news discloses
Words of doubt on wheat and corn.
So we're waiting for the season
When the snow is on the ground
When the rain drops, for their treason.
Are in chilly fetters bound;
When the suns rude ray grows DINNER
And no teasing insect HUNS
When the summers ceased to simmer
And the winsome winter comes.
Evening star., 1901-08-02
OieO and the Law,
From the Philadelphia Record.

From the Philadelphia Record.
1t Is reported that the oleomargarine
makers hope to defeat the provisions OF
the restrictive law enacted by the Penn.
sylvania legislature at it's recent session
because the act does not specifically pro.
hibit the use of coloring ingredients which
may give the product the appearance o1
butter. as the old law did. but provides in.
stead that oleomargarine shall not be col
ored yellow" The courts will probably
make short work OF this contention; but
the proposal to contest the validity of the
act on this ground illustrates anew the ole
difficulty of so phrasing legislation that q
shrewd lawyer could find no loophole
through which to lead a paying client te
security from It's penalties. The courts
however, are not likely to make fine dis.
elimination between shades Of yellow, any
approxima tion to which color would prob.
ably bring the product under the ban o1
the law.
Evening star., 1901-08-02

The Deutschland yesterday entered port
with new record, having steamed COL
knots In a single day of her run across the
ocean. This establishes the highest mark
for days performance ever scored. But
already plans are being drawn for a ship
capable of better work. The role of rec
rd-breaker is hard to maintain.
Evening star., 1901-08-02

WASHINGTON u. c., POST OFFICE NOTICE.
Should be resd daily, as changes may occur at
FOREIGN MAILS are forwarded to the ports Of
ranged the presumption of their uninterrupted
overland transit. For the week ending August 3.
1901 the last connecting closes win be made from
- TRISsATLASTIc MAILS;
SIS Etr,lria, from New York. via Queenstown. tcp
At s:15 PM. for DENMARK direct per SIS Norge.
Norge @ seT (e T At ,io5 Eos PM % for METH NETHERIaSbs
direct per ; IS Amsterdam ..I from New York Mall
ma FoR s5IsessS sSurH ANb
WEST INDIES; ETC.
tHp Il as ps6 icS ss" s'fF Ponce
from op SsT fsss shaSS s5n A
CARTHAGENA and GREYTOWN. per SIS. Allie
snaay aa. be Fon GressS ssS H a
ESislBs 81; ssTiH 5 sf .ss ES4sa sSSa asss
be directed ed .psy Iaw PTi1s W% Nh II H." -.
except sunday. at 1900 NJ. and on Sundays only
at Mails II s0 for aA Mfauox S q b, raj. to Boston and
thence Vi. steamer. Gloss hers daily at Sis
CUBA MAILS close here via Port Tampa. Fla,
Mondays. Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2:20
Mails for MEXICO overland, unless specially sd-
dressed for dispatch BY steamers sailing from New
York. ciose here daily at 1925 AN and io:oo
aa,l. for BELIZE. PUERTO coRTEz and
GUATEMALA. BY rail to New Orleans and thence
connsetins closes for which being Mondays.
Mails for COSTA RIGA. by rail- to- New Orleans
PM, Pm The the connecting closes for which Being Tues. Tues
days.
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS via San Francisco, close
for dispatch per as; America Maru to)
daily at $40 PM up to August 5. for dispatch
close here @ daily At $50 up to August 1s in
Registered mail must be directed .'via yancou-
Mails for AUSTRALIA Except West Australia
which f. t Forwarded Via E europe. NEW zEALAND.
to August IL. Inclusive. for dispatch per SIS. So
nJhs Msiis " FOR AUSTRALIA except West Australia
which goes via Europe. and New zealand. which
goes via San Franciseol and FIJI ISLANDS via
Vancouver, ciose here daily at $3.50 Pm. mp 10
August II. inclusive. for dispatch per wsrri-
N :Mafis for COCHIN CHINA are forwarded to
Sfr Hi pHt ISLANDS assis msis dis
patched San Francisco at all closes for that Of
dee to, connect with government Transports the
1bs Registered mails close at 1900 Pm. same
sj Registered mails close st 500 PM. same
q, Registered mails close at 500 An. same
IL Registered mails close ct 100 Pm. prevsoas
d. Resistered mails caoss At 1900 PM previou.
o. Registered mails close at $500 PM. previous
20, Registered malls close at 900 Pm. prevIous
Il E.s JOHN 1. nrRn,r-. r,.tm.,t.,.
Evening star., 1901-08-02
Summer COrsets.

Coutil, batiste, linen and "ventilat-
ing" fabrics. The most comfortable,
the coolest and best shapes for sum-
mer wear. Also Batiste Girdles and
Bustles.
W. c. c. Corsets, good quality net. long -.
medium and short. Pair. air.................. oN.
p. N. Ccrsets, impaired net. straight 'front.' .,rc
low bust, short hips. Pair. oA'
Thomson's aiove-dttfng Corsets, Imported O. 80
net. extra long, medium and short. Pair. Pi.OO
law cSs.si g1 nst straight
front w e. as Gssets mort g,ss sss ,sh.
e,,a,. corsct. s.,,.,e p.,r $I.oo
short e D. pcGrss.., English net medium and 2oo
Second floor.
Evening star., 1901-08-02
Catching q Feminine FisI

Catching q Feminine Fish.
do you really think there are Rermaids
in the sea-"
Certainly" said the dime-museum man.
Then why hasn't anybody besides you
succeeded in catching one?"
Because nobody else was smart enough
to bait a hook with the latest style Of
Paris hat" was the answer.
Evening star., 1901-08-02
Croker Far Away.
n the New York Tribune,

From the New YORK tribune.
John F. Carroll says that the ruling pow
er which governs New York Is more acces-
sible than In any other city In the world.
away from our city hall. Mr. Carroll
should not talk for publication unless he
can put a little common sense into his ut
terances,
Evening star., 1901-08-02
Her ObservatiOn.

Don't the nights get longer pretty soon?'
said the young man with vacant eyes.
Il don't know" answered Miss Cayenne
'.They have seemed longer since you began
calling"
Evening star., 1901-08-02

The difference between the governments
so-called land lottery and other kinds Of
lottery is that the government did not get
all the prizes.
Evening star., 1901-08-02

The latest Mississippi lynching will not
arouse a ripple In international circles,
nor In American official life. for that mat
ter. although it was one OF the worst on
record.
Evening star., 1901-08-02

JIn order to avoid delays, on ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
office. hut simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Depart.
rnents, according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1901-08-02
Summer Wear
For Little Children
(Sacond E1norl
(Second Floor.)

Cambria Slips and Shirts ant
Waists and Null Caps and Bibs, and
all sorts of comfortables for baby
Gingham and Percale Frocks and
Sun Hats, and every article of ap-
parel for the little tots, suitable 70,
home, country or seashore wear
The cost is very little.
Infants White Pique Bibs. Each lOC
Each 'ea n'vOA no' I5c
Infants Hand-crocheted Worsted Sacques. o-o
E.Ach ~
Infants Cambria Slips, rufIe On neck and
sleeves Each. Observation-Disclosures ASS
Childrens Gingham Dresses. Each. ..... IoC
Children's Cambria Waists, two rows OF 81.
tape buttons. Each. Observation-Disclosures. ~
'front.'. aDi EACH .'0n sn,r'' oa..oneo DOWN the 25c
Children's White Null Caps, made with o-c
lace edged tucks. Each ach.................. ~
Childrens PiQue Hats, stitched In white. ~
EStSH.
and bae ehaSray Eseh caps IN pink
Second floor.
Evening star., 1901-08-02

Vfrginia's streak Of economy might as
well extend to Mississippi and abolish the
courts They seem at present to be USE
less appendages Of the state machinery.
Evening star., 1901-08-02

A number of new slabs will have to be
set in the political morgue after the fall
elections
Evening star., 1901-08-02

AS President Mckinley has been given
credit for the big crops he ought not to
avoid responsibility for crop shortage
Evening star., 1901-08-02

The republicans Of Virginia would have
John Hampton Hoge succeed ]. Hoge Tyler
as governor of the old dominion
Evening star., 1901-08-02

IL South American revolutions had a
little more powder and shot in them they
would not give such a continuous perform
Evening star., 1901-08-02

Is Mr.. Bryan anxious to have his week
ly known as the Common Scold?
Evening star., 1901-08-02

Just as soon as a man writes anything
that people talk about the discovery is
made that plagiarism was resorted to.
Evening star., 1901-08-02

Murillo's conduct was SO dramatic, ac-
cording to several hundred accounts that
he might do better in vaudeville
Evening star., 1901-08-02

Train robbing does not seem to be an
extra hazardous occupation.
Evening star., 1901-08-02

The pitchfork may succeed the shotgun
in South Carolina politics.
Evening star., 1901-08-02

Sanguilly always speaks like a man who
feeds on red-hot Goals and washes in to-
basco sauce.
Evening star., 1901-08-02

Wonder what Neptune thinks Of Chicago
and Manchester as seaports?
Evening star., 1901-08-02

The kaisers whiskers do not seem to be
standing on end.
Evening star., 1901-08-02
S1.OO Each.

A choice collection of Fancy Sum-
mer Waists, in linens and lawns.
particularly attractive little Waist Is Of white
liwn with large hemstilched sailor collar, trim
med with lace. having front Of fine tucks finished
with SaiO- knot = ~
Evening star., 1901-08-02
BLOOD POISON

fs the worst disease earth. Jet the easiest to
cure-WHEN YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO. MANI
ulcers falling hair bone pains. catarrh. and dons
t1oT nsowis T. e, BIZ sLooR d.. roisoN ~ Cali Ind and &c, g.
one mouth. For sale only By F. 8. Williams Co..
Tbs Temple Drug Store. and I'd and Penna- ava
Evening star., 1901-08-02
SHOOTING STARS.

A great many booms have recently run
into washouts.
Evening star., 1901-08-02

Organism got another puncture in Mary
land yesterday.
Evening star., 1901-08-02
Mr.. Bryan In Ohio.

The drouth seems to have struck the
corn king
Evening star., 1901-08-02
studies the Thernoneter.

From the Baltimore American.
We gather that the Virginia constitu-
tional convention does little except study
the thermometer and adjourn at once.
Evening star., 1901-08-02
The Same Remark.

What did Name say when her father
gave her that new gold watch?' asked one
gladstone girl.
"Oh, the same thing that she always
says She remarked that she was having
perfectly lovely time
Evening star., 1901-08-02

Don't put much 'pendence on borrowed
money said Uncle Eben. When yoh
credits bad you can't git it. an when yoh
credits good you don need it."
Evening star., 1901-08-02
Not tn Re Censured

NOt 10 ne VeuBUFeU.
Oh, do not chide the foolish man.
1t is his lack of art
Which lets you prosper. IL you can,
BY showing that you're smart.
Evening star., 1901-08-02
Back From Vantage.

The Balkans have war-cloudy climate
Evening star., 1901-08-02
$3.50 Each

Other fancy waists are $I.25
S1.5o and $3.50.
Third floor.
Evening star., 1901-08-02

THE EVENING STAR has q regular
and permanent Family Circulation
much more than the combined cir
cuIation of the other Washington
daflfes. As News and Advertising
Medium 1t has no competitor.
Evening star., 1901-08-02

A lot of Straw Sailors for little boys, In plain
white and fancy colored braids; all Sizes
25c. From soc. and 75c.
Evening star., 1901-08-02

White Lawn Waists, alloyer tucked: plain
sleeves with tucked cuffs soft collar-a sheer cool
waist for these hot summer evenings; sizes 10. -
and ii.
Evening star., 1901-08-02

lot Washable Russian Blouse Suits, neat
striped effects. with plain white sailor collar,
broidered shield and bloomer pants-belted; sizes
2k to 6
S1.05. From S4.OO.
Evening star., 1901-08-02

WASHINGTON D. c., POST OFFICE NOTICE.
Should be resd daily. as changes may occur at
any time,
FOREIGN MAILS forwarded to the ports of
sailing daily, and the schedule of closings Is
ranged on the presumption of their uninterrupted
overland transit. For the week ending August B.
1901, the last connecting closes viii be made from
this ofdt e as follows:
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-26
Shot Down.

Saturday afternoon, Bob
Stoneking and some boys were
skating at the Elliotsville
bridge one and one half miles
west of Stoutsville. Howard
Sharp and two companions
drove up to the stream and
stopped to water their horses.
Sharp got out of the sleigh,
went out onto the ice and after
a few words with Stonekiug,
drew his revolver and fired
three shots. The first entered
the breast and the other two
the back. Ston eking expired
almost instantly. Sharp is in
jail at Paris
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-26
Returned.

j. l.. Miles and children have
returned from Pueblo, Colo.
He enjoyed that climate but
concluded to return to the
Grand Old State. His many
friends in this city and at In.
dian Creek were glad to wei
come him to his old home. He
expects to find employment
either in Hannibal or st. Louis.
The numerous friends of his
sister, Mrs. j. Will Carrico, of
Pue bio, will be exceeding sorry
to learn that she is not enjoy
i ng the best of health.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-26
Entertained.

Misses Sue Bohrer and Clara
Piersol entertained the Jinglers
and Rattlers at the home of the
latter Saturday evening.
They were prompt to the hour
and enjoyed every mirute of
the time which was spent in
games and music. Everything
was carried out in the Jinglers
color, blue. Miss Mabel Nc
Masters carried off the prize.
A dainty supper was served by
Fanny Bess Schotield aud Pearl
Bohrer.
The guests were Mildred
Scott, Kate Henderson. Mabel
McMasters, Bertha Nichols,
Emma Jackson, Dave Ebey,
Effie Smith, of Shelbina, and
Mae Watt, of Winchester, ILL.,,
Homer Jackson, Robert Sharp,
Stewart Mccall, Claud Hen.
derson. Leo Bell, Wray Fuqua,
Cecil Forsythe, DR.. G. A. No
land and George Hampton.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-26

was most royalty entertained
on Thursday afternoon last, by
Mrs. DR. F. S. Turner. 1t was
the time for the regular month
ly meeting and not withstand
ing the severity of the weather
large number of the member
ship were in attendance. The
meeting was very interesting
one. the Treasurer reporting
S41.jO raised from all sources
during the quarteg At the
conclusion of the programme a
far well reception was tender.
ed Mrs. A. e. Linn and Mrs.
W. NJ Medcalf, preparatory to
their departure for FIT. Worth,
Tex. Mrs. Turner had prepared
Il most elegant full course sup.
per, to which the guests did
ample justice as was attested
by their hardness in leaving.
As Aunt Sarah Topp was
caterer for the occasion it is
to say the repast
was perfectly prepared and
served.
Mrs. Turner as an entertainer
S uneXcelled.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-26

Joshua Jarma n, fair. fat and
forty, was in the city Monday.
He reported some cold weather
down our way, but don't you
know we are fixed for next
summer. Just think of 1t. our
ice house is full of ten inch ice
that is as hard as flint and
clear as a crystal.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-26
Compliment to Mr.. Lloyd.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 81
Congressman JAS. T. Lloyd, of
Missouri. has just been select,
ed by Mr.. Richardson, leader
of the house Minority, as the
Democratic whip The com
pliment was extended to Mr..
Lloyd as a recognition of his
regular atteNdance and keen
interest in the work of the
house. The position is of con,
siderable Importance from a
political standpoint in the pre-.
sent house. as the Democratic
members are anxious to see
that they are elrher notified
when party measures are up
for consideration or properly
paired in case Of their absence
on questions upon which party
lines are drawn
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-26
Ship Subsidy rFayOritism.

From The Baltimore American
Congress has not seen fit to
offer the farmer a bounty of 81
cents Il bushel on his corn, nor
has it deemed it necessary to
offer to the wage.earner 10
per cent increase of his daily
wages. This would be positive
ly horrifying to the majority of
congressman, and yet in princi-
pie it is the same as giving
a way the money of the people
to a trust for building ships.