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Evening star., 1901-06-18
No ENVOY to Rome.

| The latest story about the friars and the
! landed property to which they lay claim in
the Philippines seems likelier than the
| others that have been put out and then
| exploded. What occasion is there for an
envoy from this government to the Vatican
to discuss a matter which is already in
course of settlement through the judicial
agency to which it has been referred? The
courts in the Philippines are to determine
the validity of the claims in dispute. and as
matters now stand their decision will be
final Both sides to the controversy will
| be fully heard. and presumably ably repre-
sented. Neither snap judgment fla
grant injustice is possible. and all the par
ties in interest can afford to await the de-
cision in patience.
The safest of assumptions is that the
friars will be awarded all to which they
may properly lay claim. Then will come
the question of it's future uses and owner
ship. If the friarS are to leave the archi-
pelago-and there is every reason why they
should not be permitted to remain-it will
be to their interest to dispose of their be-
longings: and 1t has been suggested that
this government buy their lands and open
them to settlement. That would be a wise
policy, and would benefit both friars and
people alike.
Upon the question of taxation of church
property, the same rule will apply In the
Philippines in the United States. Prop
erty devoted exclusively to church purposes
that is, to the purposes of religious wor-
ship-will of course escape taxation. But,
there as here, no church could become
landed proprietor, or manufacturer, for
gain without paying taxes on its invest
ment. Entering into competition with the
-ArII 49, = tEa
justly and necessarily become subject to
the everyday rules of government and
business.
1t is not necessary to point out that the
future of the friars is not a subject for ne
gotfation so far as this government Is con-
cerned. The Roman Church alone Is to
decide that, and would probably be as far
from requesting a conference as this gov
ernment would be from entering into
one. By the overwhelming testimony of
the people of the islands, nearly all mem
bers of the Roman Catholic communion
the friars, with but few exceptions, have
shown themselves to be immoral, oppress-
i've and corrupt and are utterly unworthy
of reassignment to their former parishes
This fact, coupled with the fact that Amer
lean priests would so capably and satisfac-
torily serve the church and the people,
leads to the conclusion that the pope will
not impose discredited men ON his Philip
pine congregations.
With Cardinal Gibbons In Rome, the Vat
lean will not lack for a thorough under
standing of the American case or of Amer
ican usage. He Is of course no envoy of
this government, but as the most eminent
representative of his church in the United
States, and respected by men of all COM
munions. he Is well prepared to advise the
pope for both the church's and the coun-
try's benefit.
Evening star., 1901-06-18

Boxers and endeavoring to lure the min
listers and their proteges into the open for
the purpose of abandoning them to the
fury of the mobs. F..
1t was at that time difficult at this dis
tance to understand how such a situation
could prevail for so long without the receipt
OF some definite news Studied In the light
OF subsequent developments it is plain that
the foreign representatives at Pekin had
trusted China too far, that they were too
much isolated and that the celestial gov
ernment had managed to preserve the
power to sweep away all communications
at Will. The marvel Is not that the lega-
tions were thus effectually isolated when
the crisis came, but that they had not been
annihilated at this time last year. They
We're surrounded by desperate mobs of
fanatics and possessed the barest means of
defense. Yet they fought off their enemies,
Boxers and imperial troops alike, for sew
eral weeks and maintained themselves with
gallantry until the relief forces reached
them.
Had the Chinese armies been composed of
men of the western type the siege could not
have lasted more than a few days. But
with all the advantages Of position and
provisioning and numbers, the united
strength of'the anti-foreign societies and
of the government was baffled. Doubtless
if the largest cannon possessed by the
Chinese had been used against the lega-
tions they must have fallen But it is re-
corded that the empress dowager decreed
that this should not be done. for fear that
the shots might kill many Chinese.
The story of the year which has elapsed
since-the legations were besieged is full of
instruction and warning. China has proved
almost as unreliable in her humiliation as
in her arrogant fanaticism. 1t has been a
difficult task to secure the basis Of an in
ternational readjustment, but there is now
reason to believe that the last details are
soon to be settled.
Evening star., 1901-06-18
Summer Nights at the Library.
'ashIngton Corr. New York Evening Post.

Librarian Putnam builded probably
much better than he knew when he pro-
cured the necessary appropriation to keep
the Library Of Congress open evenings till
10 O'Clock. If there is season of the year
when one would naturally expect such a
place to be deserted. especially after the
artificial lights are turned on. it is a hot
summer. Yet, during the most sultry and
oppressive part of last week, the periodical
reading room must have had some hun
comprised all classes and both sexes, and
the periodicals called for We're as varied as
the assembly, ranging through every inter-
est from mathematics, literary criticism
and mental philosophy down to the con-
ventional midsummer fiction. Whatever
air was stirring found it's way into the
room through one Of the many windows;
and when a reader wished to refresh him
self by moving about a little. he had only
to go as far as the front entrance Of the
building to see one of the most impressive
pictures possible-the silhouette Of the Cap
itol, Its base fading into a fringe of trees.
and its noble dome standing out against a
sky rendered half luminous by the glare of
below.
Evening star., 1901-06-18
A Year Ago in China.

These days are all anniversaries of oc-
casions OF great public anxiety. A year
ago the western world was In fever of
uncertainty regarding the safety Of the
foreign legations at Pekin- The wires had
been cut. the seal of silence had been ap-
Piled to the ways leading from the Chinese
capital Rumors of appalling catastrophes
circulated without contradiction. The most
frantic efforts of the governments to secure
information from their representative
failed. Reports had come Of the killing of
the Japanese chancellor and OF the Ger
man minister. the former then true and
the latter true in anticipation. The attempt
to send a relief column across the country
had failed and the relief force was itself In
peril There was every prospect that the
entire foreign colony at Pekin would be
soon. IL it was not then, destroyed The
Chinese government was known to be
treacherous. in direct agreement with the
Evening star., 1901-06-18
Diplomatic Changes.

Inc changes in the diplomatic corDs an
nounced yesterday appear to give general
Satisfaction, to the individuals involved
and TO the public The transfer of Minister
Loomis to Portugal avoids the chance of
1urther friction on a personal score in the
relations between the United States and
Venezuela and meets the wishes Of Mr.
LOOMS, who has been anxious to be re-
Heved OF his duties in the trying climate
OF Venezuela and. so far as the public
welfare would permit Of the annovances
caused by the differences between the gov
ernments- But President Castro will score
no victory in the change Minister Bowen
VIII go to Caracas with the same instruc-
tlons carried by his predecessor and is no
whit less thoroughly American and less in
teHigently aggressive In his diplomacy
shan Mr. LOomis. Indeed. he may prove
81 view OF the possible assumption of COM
Siacency on his part, to be even a little
sore vigorously insistent upon a COM
tiance with the just demands of the
United States
The fact that there has been no change
OF policy will be gratifying to Americans
abroad This government has of late years
demonstrated a capacity to conserve the
interests Of its citizens and has acquired a
marked degree of prestige in securing q
proper recognition Of treaties and customs
ana cotirtesies which have often been ig-
nored in the past in the dealings of other
governments with ours. particularly those
OF the smaller states. Venezuela's attitude
toward the United States has been de-
cldedly unpleasant of late and it will be to
the national welfare to continue there
without the slightest modification our pol
icy Of tactful firmness
The other changes caused by this trans
fer are all in the line of a desirable appli-
cation Of the merit principle Efficient SER
vice at trying posts has been recognized
MI Bowens selection for the difficult task
at Caracas Is justified by his previous ex-
perience and conduct in the service. Mr.
Griscom has well earned his promotion to
a ministership by his excellent handling
OF affairs at Constantinople. The minor
promotions are recommended by the pro-
gressive development of the young men
thus favored in their respective spheres
Under this policy the diplomatic service is
aided In every department by a practical
demonstration that the government intends
TO conserve the energies developed in actual
experience to the end of building I'D a
corps which may compete, on equal terms
OF familiarity with the world laws and
customs. with any other trained body of
foreign representatives
Evening star., 1901-06-18
British Concentration Policy Endorsed

The British "antis'' are dividing seriously
and weakening their forces. Yesterday the
government was asSailed on the subject of
the concentration camps in South Africa
and a statement by the war secretary of
the mortality at these places was received
with groans in the house. But on division
the ministry was sustained by vote of
213 to 134, and the sections Of the opposi-
ton We're found to be sadly split. There
appear to be many shades of difference be-
tween the governments opponents. Some
of them radically advocate the Boer cause,
urging the restoration of independence, and
even limiting at the payment of heavy in
IDENTITIES by England. From this radical
position to the square support of the gov
ernment there are many grades, just as for
a time there were classes of anti-imperial-
lists in this country when the Philippines
question was uppermost. But the British
situation offers more opportunities for divis-
ion than did our own. and the situation in
London today Is therefore exceedingly COM
plex. 1t is evident from yesterdays vote
that the government has lost no ground of
late. and as a means of speedily ending the
war is strongly supported in a policy Of de-
vastation and camp concentration which
smacks of Weylerism.
Evening star., 1901-06-18
English Praise for Carnegie.
r rom the London Express.

The. details of Mr.. Carnegie's splendid
endowment Of the Scottish universities
should go very long way. indeed, toward
removing the doubts of those who felt In
clined to look his gift horse in the mouth.
1t is no crude. vague dream of a mighty
millionaire. the sort Of magnificent vision
tnat Giiead = Beck might haze thrown
out in his well-meaning way. Ealf of the
money Is to go to the very practical work
of providing buildings. apparatus, books.
iectureshfps and research scholarships for
scientific studies and such as bear upon
commercial education: half to the freeing
of fees And Mr.. Carnegie has shown ~
good sense above all by not laying down a
rigid system, as self-willed benefactor
would have been tempted to do, but by
leaving the fullest discretion to the ad-
mirable board OF trustees he has selected. :
Evening star., 1901-06-18

Passengers who escaped from the wrecked
ferry boat Northieid IN New York harbor
the other day declare that the life-pre-
servers were practically useless when the
steamer was struck. being too tightly
wedged under the seats and in the racks to
be extricated In season The consequence was
that only a score or sovof people managed
to equip themselves with the means OF
floating. whereas the law contemplates that
every steamer shall carry enough preserv-
ers to allow one for every passenger trans
ported and that these shall be easily OBJ
Evening star., 1901-06-18
A Resolve of Ambition

Now, wherefore should a person toll
And sadly burn the midnight oil,
In hope that he may waken fame
To proudly echo forth his name?
The man whose features nowadays
The biggest, proudest page displays
Is he who tells the merits sure
OF some proprietary cure.
And so I shall not seek to climb
By craftsmanship, or art or rhyme.
I'll tell the public how my ills
We're cured by Doctor Sellum's pills
Evening star., 1901-06-18

Ex-President Cleveland probably thinks
there~1s no objection to electing the same
man to the presidency any number of
times. provided a reasonable interim is
allowed to occur now and then.
Evening star., 1901-06-18

T. c. Platt is quoted as saying that Gov
ernor Odell would be a good man for Presi-
dent. This utterance may be due to a de-
sire on Mr.. Platt's part not to be too far
distant to board the band wagon when the
musicians begin to play.
Evening star., 1901-06-18
A Deliberate Deed.

What verdict did the coroner's jury
bring in?' inquired a man who had seen
the lynching.
Suicide answered Bronco Bob prompt
iy. He must have known perfectly we'll
that stealin' hoss in Crimson Gulch was
bound to prove fatal"
Evening star., 1901-06-18
A Valuation.

Il understand that Milton got only a
few pounds for Paradise Lost" said the
literary friend.
Well, answered Senator Sorghum, Sc
riously. Il don't see what he could ex-
pect. I have glanced through Paradise
Lost There is no way in which it could
possibly influence votes"
Evening star., 1901-06-18

The kaiser's present reverent attitude
cannot obliterate recollection Of the time
when he regarded Bismarck as a mighty
dangerous man.
Evening star., 1901-06-18

civilization Is shocked to learn that Chi
nese girls are often sold to the highest bid
der, and that the purchaser must produce
ready cash instead Of Offering a mere title.
Evening star., 1901-06-18

Mr Wanamaker insists that even twen-
ed-thousand-dollar franchise
Is bargain counter proposition
Evening star., 1901-06-18

The college professor who can say some
thing really absurd is the man who appears
to get the advertisement these days.
Evening star., 1901-06-18

Mr.. Diaz of Mexico will never be able to
understand why there should be so much
objection to third term.
Evening star., 1901-06-18

Oar Is sunpin' wrong wifi dishere CIV
lllzatlon.' said Uncle Eben, when a man
is so ready to sell his vote an so unwillin'
to paht wifi yaller dog"
Evening star., 1901-06-18

Aguinaldo is now regarded as a very safe
person. and the only apprehensions are di-
rected toward his injudicious friends
Evening star., 1901-06-18

The word emperor" may never have any
serious meaning in American politics, but
1t will probably always be useful as an
epithet.
Evening star., 1901-06-18
1f course. But it is an old saving III
A Humble Finish.

Alas. how often pride must fail
With all it's pomp and buster.
No peac ock would believe his tail
Could make a feather duster.
Evening star., 1901-06-18

John Alex. Dowie objects to being called
paranoiac. And yet that is very gentle
way Of expressing it.
Evening star., 1901-06-18
SHOOTING STARS.

The Beers continue to derisively invite
the English to bring on another general.
Evening star., 1901-06-18

The industry displayed in finding out the
cause Of disaster Is nearly always in
melancholy contrast to the interest pre-
viously shown in preventing It.
Evening star., 1901-06-18

OIn 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, but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Depart
ments according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1901-06-18
UnkelA Ash.

so you proposed to Miss Chillers"
YES" answered Willie Washington.
You must have known she would reject
you"
or course. But it is an old saying that
women can't keep secret, and was afraid
she would get to comparing notes. I had
proposed to all the other girls and 1 didn't
want her to feel sighted"
Evening star., 1901-06-18
Now We Shall Sacrifice Saks & Co. s Furniture.

M % % & TAIL s1eAEas HOOKS WHICH sAks q Co SOLD 39c
% R % $ Fanny % WHICH sAks 75c
WITH LOWER SHELF WHICH Ahs CO. SOLD FOR aitD 98c
JAIL sob si % Sues MIRROR AND UMBRELLA STAND WHICH 95
f FOX RE w FANCY REED BODIES WHICH sks 90
crs ARS AN % % E SD @ a yoUR So %
s XHE E F MSUK i4 PER SINGLE OR DOUBLE %
Gs % VIII AAK EDS % F EAy9 90
s UPPER TIRES HEAVY LIED TOPS WHICH ks %
1890 " 1 N NNA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-30
A Very remarkable Remedy.

at is with q good deal OF pleasure
and satisfaction that l recommend
hamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Dlsr-
rhoea Remedy" says Druggist A. w.
Sawtelle, of Hartford, Conn. "a lady
customer, seeing the remedy exposed
for sale on my show case, said to me /:
Il really believe that medicine saved
my life the past summer while at the
shore, and she became 80 enthusiastic
over its merits that l at once made mp
my mind to recommend it in the future.
Recently gentleman came into my
store 30 overcome with colo pains thst
be sank at once to the floor. l gave
him dose of this remedy which helped
him. repeated the dose and 10 fifteen
minutes he left my store smiliDgly In
forming me that he felt as we'll % ever"
Sold by Richard Gibson, druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-30
AIsxsaasia @azttfs.
rHuRsDAY EVENING, MAY 80. 1901.

A BRUTAL CRIME.-Tbe northern
mart of Middletown Valley. Md, is great
~ excited over brutal q ssult which
was perpetrated upon young lady
Yesterday morniDg by an unknown
white man, who aiterwsrd made good
his escape. The victim was Miss Car
RE Smith, aged l6 years, daughter Of
MIR. Station Smith, wellknown farm
or of near Pleasant Walk, few miles
north OF Myersville. The assault &C.
Cured early yesterday morning WINE
Mr.. Smith was ct work 10 the woooe
some distance away and the Iho'nei
was at the springhouse. The young lazy
was at work In the kitchen. She noticed
that the door leading to the cellar was
open and started to close is. as s1e
reached for 1t an unknown man sud
denly stepped out and seized her. Sne
was greatly frightened and screamed
and struggled 10 her efforts to escape
from her assailant. The man, however,
soon oyerpowered her. After the man
went away she went to the springhouse
and informed her mother. The farm
bell was ruug and the neighbors soon
assemble to ascertain what was wrong.
A messenger was dispatched for DR..
Wheeler, of Boonsboro, and crowds
were soon securing the mountain near
by, but up TO late hour last night no
trace OF the assailisnt could be found.
There is absolutely no clue to the per-
petrator, as the young lady was 30
much frightened that she was unable TO
get good view of the man. She says
however, that he was short and STOUT.
The assailant was tracked come dls'
lance down the road from the house.
but the trail was lost in the mountain.
Armed men are still on the hunt. Tney
declare they will kill her asssiiant II
thew can find him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-30
Tour to the Pacific Coast.

The Pennsylvania Railroad personally.
conducted tour to San Francisco and the Pa
cifc Cosst. leaving by special train Of Pull.
man sleeping, dining and observation care,
July 8, will not be confined TO delegates to
the Epworth League Convention. which win
be held In San Francisco from July 1S to al
but will be run for the benefit of all who de.
sire to visit California and the Canadian
Northwest during the summer season.. stops
will be made ut Denver, Colorado Springs
Salt Lake City, San Francisco Monterey,
Santa Barbara. Los Angeles, San Jose, Port.
land, Seattle, BsDff Hot Springs, St. Paul and
other interesting points en- route.
The rouud-trip rate. $169.50 covers trans.
portstion, double Pullman berth and meals in
dining car; two persons in q berth, each,
$168.50.
The tour will cover period OF thirty days.
Persons may return from San Francisco by
various routes at propoIiionsteIy low rates.
For further information apply to ticket
agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-30
Pan-American Exposition.

The Pennsylvanis Rsilroad Company an
pounces the following special reduced rates
TO Buffalo, on account OF tne Pan-American
Exposition, which opened on May 4:
Summer excursion tickets, to be sold from
April 80 to September 30. inclusive, and good
to return until October 81, ct rate OF $40
from Washington and proporsionate Iates
from other points.
Ten-dsy excursion tickets, to be sold be-
ginning May 1 and continuing every day
thereafter during the exposition, good going
on regular trains and good returning within
zen days, including date Of sale. at rate OF
$16.9U from Washington and proportionate
rates from other points.
Special excursion tickets, to be sold, good
going only on Thursday, May %, and gooo
returning within seven days, including date
of .aIe, at rate Of $40 from Washington and
proportionste rates from other points.
The Pennsylvapis Rsilroad Company now
operates two through trains each WY daily
between Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington
and Rnffal0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-30
DRUGGISTS.

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gists' Fancy Gods and Specialties.
Wholesale agents in Northern Virginia 10,
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Tinted Gloss aud Prepared PaiAts, &c.
Manufacturers Of standard Pharmaceutical
preparations.
We have made large additions to our stock
and are buying leading Proprietary Articles,
Chemicals, &c, direct from the manufacturers.
We are therefore ensblesl 70 supply the trade
with all goods usually carried BY well-ap-
pointed WHOLESALE DRUG HOUSE ut
prices as low ~ those given BY the best houses
In larger cities. All goods forwarded BY 6rst
freight or express after receipt Of order.
Promptness Is our speciality. We guarantees
the purity Of all drugs furnished. Core
gpondence invited.