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The Lamar register., 1901-03-06
JEALOUSY AMONG FORCES OF
FOREIGN POWERS in PEKIN

Yang-Tse viceroys, If for no other rea-
son.
Particularly noticeable just now are
the sharp lines drawn between the
various natiOnalities at the social func-
tions. General GaZlee, the British
commander gave an elaborate dinner
at which only British. German and
American representatives were pres
ent, including generals, ministers and
secretaries of legations. NJ. de Giers,
the Russian minister, gave n banquet,
at which only Russians. Frenchmen
and Austrians We're guests. while the
Japanese minister entertained at din
ner last evening all Americans and
! Japanese.
The Officers Club. at the Temple of
Heaven, where games and other
amusements are provided, is attended
only by the English, Americans and
Germans, with the possible exception
of few japanese OH rare occasions.
The ministers of the powers now
meet thrice a week, but no business of
great importance Is transacted. They
are now going over local claims. The
subject of legation defenses is also
being considered. although this will be
left for final consideration until the
| United States government has reached
the decision as to the legation barrack
question. which the legation is anx-
ious to have settled Immediately, in
order that the building may be con-
structed before the rainy season sets
| in.
| of the year there is an accumulated
deficiency of .97 of an inch. With SO
little precipitation it is feared that the
supply of water for irrigation purposes
this year will be very limited, working
hardship on the farmers.
During the month of February in
Denver there We're ten clear days, thir-
teen partly cloudy days, and five
cloudy days. OF a possible 300 hours
of sunshine there We're 300 hours of
sunshine. The highest temperature
during the month was on February
2Sth. when the thermometer registered
sixty-one degrees. The lowest was on
February 9th, when 1t was seven de-
grees below zero. The mean tempera-
ture for the month was twenty-eight
degrees, while the average temperature
for the month is thirtytwo degrees.
The Lamar register., 1901-03-06

An inactive Liver, Stomach disor-
ders, Sick Headaches and other ills
arising from an imperfect digestion are
cured by Garfield Tea, which is made
from Herbs.
Whatever proverbs may declare,
We haven't any cash to spare,
And he is our best friend indeed
Who never Is n friend in need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-11

Speaking of China. And who is not
speaking Of China these days? The ques-
tion seems to be reduced now to the
amount of money that China can raise for
the purpose of satisfying claims for prop
crty losses sustained by foreigners during
the Boxer outbreak. No more heads are
demanded. The DEGREES of Punishment
have gone forth. Russia is in possession
Of Manchuria and gTowls at the bare sug-
gcstion of letting go. Only the matter of
money remains. but that is very impor-
tant matter. For. more than ever through
cut the world. it is money that makes the
mare go.
The bills handed in are enormous. They
cover every species of property, from n
cathedral to Il manuscript sermon De-
struction by the Chinese while their fury
Tasted was widespread. and they We're no
rcspecters OF property. Everything they
could lay their hands on which belonged to
the foreign devils or their native allies was
confIscated or ruined. Necessarily there
fore. such a dance calls for big pay for
the piper. But. OF course. the levy must
rot BE- too big. The powers don't want to
take the empire for pay and consequently
they are Chaffering with China now as to
how much she can raise and resume bust
DcsS
Why not refer this matter to Pierpont
Morgan? He lands in England this week.
aud probably without much trouble could
push on to Pekin. He is the great author
ity today on financial questions He is
the dner of big things in the world of
money. Whatever he UNDERWRITERS goes.
81. may not have q magic wand concealed
about his person, but he seems to have
magic head screwed tightly on his Shout
dcrs. Why not have him visit Pekin, in
SpcCt. and. If necessary. correct. Sir Robert
Hart figures. and then announce not only
hat China can pay in the way of indem
nifty. but that J. T. Morgan & Co. upon
satisfactory terms. will see her engage
ments through? Would not that inspire
confidence everywhere? Would not the
powers all be satisfied, and then shake
hands and retire? All but Russia. who
will have little business to transact in
MancEuria, which will detain her there for
a few centuries.
y proposition of this kind would probably
appeal not only to Mr.. Morgan's business in
stincts but properly SO to his vanity. He
has about conquered ali of the little worlds.
Merging steel plants. railroads, coal mines
and dry goods stores into one is a big
thing In it's way. but Ii has it's limitations.
And then he has absorbed all the glory
of that But financing an empire-the old
est in existence, and the most populous-
would he a new and striking achievement.
ii would give him a new standing in the
world, and a unique place in history. And
il might soften the feelings of the Chinese
toward the foreign devils. to find one
OF them so very rich and SO very capable
lis the strictly business line. 1t is rare
opportunity both for Mr.. Morgan and for
the bowers
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The Central strike Situation.

The employees of the Jersey Central Rail-
road Company, having had the responsible
ity for deciding the strike question thrust
upon them by the chiefs, have apparently
decided to go slowly in the matter. for.
after voting In secret upon the question,
they have suddenly arranged for a confer
ence with the management, which is in
progress today. and which may effect a
settlement of the grievances without re-
sort TO radical measures \ few days ago
the men were declaring that they would
uo longer confer with the company through
their own committees. but insisted upon the
company receiving the national chiefs, thus
forcing the issue of recognition of the gem
cral unions. 1t was virtually a foregone
conclusion that the company, in the present
stage OF the fight, would not accede, and
The strike seemed Inevitable unless the men
weakened. 1t is believed. though. of course,
not Vet positively known. that the men
have voted for a strike, and that the griev-
&nCc committee in conference with the
company will make full use of this fact as
8 threat to compel reforms. The chances
appear to be that the company will ac-
Cedc to reasonable demands for changes in
the pay system, but there is no reason to
expect that it will yield on the point of ex-
tending recognition to the national unions.
y strike on that basis. rather than on the
ground of specific grievances against the
Central management. would have possibly
serious and widespread effect in the dis
turbance of the transportation business of
the east. Already it is reported that there
is 4 plan among the employees, should q
strike be ordered on the Central to call
out the men on the associated lines, which
means that the traffic on at least half a
dozen Of the more important roads of the
middle Atlantic states would be affected
y strike of this character would be a most
dangerous affair. to be avoided. If posi-
hic, through any reasonable adjustment.
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The GainesbOrOug Hat.

The romantic restoration of the famous
Gainesborough painting to it's owners, after
the lapse of quarter of century has
been hailed a boon to art and Is to be
properly appreciated as such by the world
at large. But it Is to be feared that IT will
be responsible for development for which
the public-that Is to say, the male public
will not be wholly grateful. It Is already
reported from London that the fashionable
set has turned Its favor once more toward
the creation known as the Gainesborough
nat so-called from the head-gear with
which the great painter adorned the women
whose portraits he created. Fashion goes
thus In waves, or swelIs. Now It turns to
toques. now to bonnets, now to picture
hats" close kin to the Galnesborough Just
at present the toque is in vogue. 1t Is a
happy compromise between the faring out
lines of the picture hat" and the prim
neagerness of the bonnet. The Gainesbor-
ough's chief defect, IN the eyes of the
broadly discriminating males. lies in It's
tendency toward extremes. 1t makes the
utmost of its license to spread. 1t grows az
by magic. Feathers spring outward to ex-
traordinary lengths. Brims wave upward
in extravagant curves. The Gainesborough
in all Its fulness Is q marvel of workman
ship and of cost. The worst of these fashion
changes is that they sweep femininity along
with small regard for such minor considera-
lions as the personal equation, which should
always determine the choice of hats as well
as other articles of apparel. The devotees
of the Gainesborough, when once the style
gets Its full swing once more will wear the
great shapes and fiariug feathers without
reference to their own individual require
ments. Temperament, stature. complexion.
personal style are all subordinated to the
desire to be fashionable. This is true not
only of the feminine fashions, but of those
| which dictate male attire as well. But the
| limits Of mems fashions are narrower and
the opportunities for running to extremes
| are fewer. There Is at least one consolation
| in the face of this threatened surge OF
Gainesboreughs. The custom Of that's or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-11

Two reports are in circulation which be-
long to the familiar category of important
II true. One of these comes from Paris,
stating that the Chinese minister at ST. Pc
tersburg has been fatally hurt while being
torcibly elected from the presence of the
minister OF foreign affairs. A tragedy of
this character, considering the disturbed
condition OF Asiatic and European politics,
would have momentous consequences. The
report must be received with caution pro-
rOrtiOnate to its Significance. especially In
view of the manner of its circulation. Yet,
without leaning In any way toward accept
ance. ii may be said that such a report
might readily come from Paris, or from
Madrid. under the circumstances, and yet be
true. The Russian news censorship Is so
strict that an event of this sort would
naturally be most closely guarded, and IL
might fail to the lot of any one of the
newspaper correspondents at the capital
however unimportant his journal, to learn
the truth and to make his way out of Rus
sia for the purpose of spreading the news
Should the tragedy have occurred in the
manner described ii would be the first i'm
pulse of the Russian government to conceal
adj the facts from the world until steps had
been taken to make the proper representa-
tions at Pekin and other centers certain to
De affected by SO grave a violation of in
ternational law. Thus the lapse of time
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From the Chicago Tribune.

inc lineage 1rlDnfe.
The folly of Congress Is enacting thf
anti-canteeu law Is illustrated every time
there is pay day at the military reserva.
lions. Last month the soldiers at Fort
Sheridan invaded HighwoOd in such num-
bers and consumed much bad liauor
that riot call was turned in and posse
of special officers was called out to patrol
the town. Last Saturday was the second
pay day since the canteen was abolished
and yesterday it was reported that a num-
Der of Uncle Sans warriors were locked ur
il the Jail at Waukegan as drunk and
disorderly," while others had entirely dis
appeared and were in danger of arrest as
deserters. Nothing has happened as re-
suit of closing of the canteens but VIVA,
the men best fitted to Judge predict ed would
happen. Congress, which would hesitate a
long time before it would close the restau-
rants of the House and Senate, has prac-
ticaliy driven the soldiers off the reserya.
lions in search of amusement and recrea-
ton. They wander now at their own free
will, without let or hindrance without re-
strainlng influences of any kind As the
members of Congress who voted to abolish
the canteen read the monthly reports which
come in from the points where soldiers are
stationed they can see how greatly they
injured the army when they weakly yield
ed to the demands of the w. c. +. L.
woman in the gallery.
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"EnviOus Concentration
rom the London Chronicle.


Great Britain has special reason for con-
graduating America on the capture of
Aguinaldo, having even more elusive
enemy of her own to tackle. This amazing
half-breed, with the virtues rather than
the vices Of his mixed ancestry of whose
extraordinary career we publish a sketch
in another column. has for two years and
more detied America from the Businesses of
the Philippines To the ordinary newspa-
per reader 1t must seem half a lifetime ago
that the name of Aguinaldo first reached
him from Hong Kong, whence the astute
Filipino leader induced the Americans to
land him at Manila. We could wish that
his capture had been effected in open fight
rather than by the elaborate stratagem
devised by Colonel Funston. 1t must how
ever, be admitted that the party of Ameri-
cans who posed as prisoners and suddenly
turned the tables the Filipino general
took their lives In their hands, and did not
win the game without putting down their
stake on the board. With Aguinaldo his
entire staff Is reported to be secured. and
as the combination represents the brain of
the remaining Filipino resistance 1t is prob
able that the end of long and harassng
guerrilla warfare is In sight. America has
our somewhat envious congratulations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-11
The Ohio DemncracY.

The Stars special dispatch from Column
bus, printed yesterday, confirmed some
speculation it INDUCED In about Ohio poll
tics the day after Tom Johnson's election
as mayor of Cleveland. On that occasion
an editorial suggestion was thrown out
that Mr.. Johnson and John r. Mclean
might lind it mutually profitable to pool
ambitions this year and stand together for
party success. It is stated now that such
is the program. Mr. Johnson will try for
the governorship, and Mr.. Mclean for the
Senate The announcement Is interesting
1t means business, and a great deal of It.
ThereH he a hot time In the old state this
fall.
The combination possesses many ele-
ments of strength. Mr. Johnson and Mr.
Mclean are both comparatively young
men. Both are shrewd politicians. Both
are rich. Both are ambitious. Both have
had that measure of success in politics
which whets the appetite and that meas
ure of adversely which teaches prudence in
management They are not of the rash,
rashy. They know what they want, and
how to make play for it. and where they
fail to get 1t the fault is not that of haste
or neglect Of plain opportunity.
these men do not recall the DAYS of
Thurman and Pendleton, but they are bet
ter suited to this day than those old lead
ers would he. Judge Thurman was great
lawyer but never much of politician. He
Won TO battles by force of good manage
nlent On his own part. He left party man.
agement to others. and supplied in his
own person the attractive qualities of
learning and dignity. Mr. Pendleton was
not great lawyer. but he possessed per-
sonal charm of a high order and many So
clal accomplishments. He, too, left party
management to others, and reaped the
fruits OF their industry and devotion He
would probably have secured but little if
he had been obliged to grub for it.
The present leaders are everyday men
of affairs. They ere men of business
They know how to construct and to
manage q machine. The purely orna-
mental is rot in their line They are
their own political managers. and they are
hustlers. They know the state of Ohio
from one end to the other, and they will
go about carrying 1t in plain, everyday
fashion. And whatever they may reap will
be the reward of their own industry.
But if this combination warrants live
campaign ON the part of the democracy. IL
as surely warrants such q one on the part
of the republicans. Its strength is known
to its opponents as well as to it's friends
and 1t can only be defeated by a very long
and strong pull together. For interesting
developments keep your eye on Ohio,
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A Fair-Minded View,

Attorney General Knox has been a friend
for thirty years of President Mckinley, by
whose advice ne chose law as his profess
sion. 1t would be at least fair for anti
administration papers to consider Mr.. Knox
as the Presidents friend before deciding
that he Is j. p. Morgans appointee. The
President has long had Mr. Knox In mind
as successor to Mr.. Griggs, and the sole
basis of the Morgan story appears to be
that Mr.. Morgan Is a great corporation Or
ganizer and Mr.. Knox a distinguished cor
poration lawyer. This is basis enough for
yellow journalism. which just now sees Mr.
Morgan's hand in all appointments made,
and is prepared to see 1t in those to come
Mr.. Morgan is busy man, but not half SO
busy as yellow journalism represents Mr.
Knox has been an eminent and trusted ie-
gal adviser of many great corporations
and SO have been most lawyers now active
in their profession who are capable Of being
Attorney General
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between the event and the disclosure would
not necessarily argue against probability
The chief reason for skepticism is found In
the character of the story itself, for 1t Is
almost unbelievable that even under the
most serious provocation the Russian for
eign minister would have so seriously Of
Tended, even against China. or that his
lackeys. in executing his orders. If given.
would have allowed their race prejudices to
overcome their discipline.
The second report which awaits verifica-
ton is that General Botha. having become
convinced that General De Wet has been
made mentally irresponsible by his great
exertions, deprivations and responsibilities,
has decided to renew overtures for peace
terms. The collapse of the previous nego-
tiatioEs was ascribed to Botha's inability to
persuade De Wet to join him. Botha is gen.
orally regarded as a man of exceptional in
teiligence and by no means fanatical in his
determination to pursue the war to the last
ditch. He represents the more conserva-
Free Slater, stands for the most radical
spirit in the Boer country. The relative po-
sitions of the two men in this final crisis
aptly illustrate their differing characters
There is probably little reason to hope that
De Wet will abandon his useless warfare.
1t would bespeak Botha's good Judgment
and consideration for his people now to
yield to the inevitable, seeking for the
Beers the best possible terms of peace and
thus putting an end to the misery which
the war has caused.
OF the two reports that from Africa is
worthy of the more belief and it's vertical
ton would stand for peace, whereas the
unlikely story from Paris contains a hint
of untold disturbances in the old world
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China Department,

i Decorated Haviand China Dinner Set 1l3
ST so. -
Decorated American Porcelain Dinner Set. 100
pieces, several pieces missing. Reduced from
1880 to S1225.
Preach China Fish Set, handsomely decorated
and each piece signed by the artist. Reduced from
$1,000 to $685. co.
Decorated American Toilet Sets, no jar Re-
duced from 81 so 10 81 .25 each.
10 Decorated Toilet Sets. no jar, manufactupers'
seconds. Reduced TO 81 80 each.
10-inch Jard4nieres, slightly defective. Re-
dueed from 81 % to Use. each.
4 Large Fern Dishes. Reduced from &i.O0 TO
5oc each
s Fern Dishes medium size. Reduced from 75c
to 45c. each.
Handkerchief Austrian Glass Vases, large
SIZE reduced from 5sc. TO 23c. each; g, reduced
from Doc to zoe. each: 10. reduced from BIC. to
I5e each: Z. reduced from 2se. TO 19e. each; L.
reduced from 15c. TO &c. each.
Little Red Deyir' China Match Safes. Re-
duced from 25c. to &c. each.
Ao1.r
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Boys Clothing Dent.

Z Doube+breasted Suits medium and dsrl, ton.x
mixtures; sizes 9, 10. IL, Il, Ia and ls Reduced
from 81 10 to 81 50 each -
ATWOOD Sailor Blouse Suits navy blue brown
eLd fancy mixtures; preftily braided: sizes z a n
ana a. Reduced from $500 So q, each
4 Fine Atwood Russian Blouse Suits tn nayv
blue ana brown; medium weight: sizes g. 4 End j.
Reduced from $6.75 to So rs each "
OYercoats and Refers navy blue and fan win
Ter weight: sizes 3, 4, aud La. Reduced froIa
$500 and 5000 to 81 .s5 each.
pairs Separate Long Pants Reduced from e. 81.
and 49, to Sl.95 pair
- Dating Flannel Blouses. shirt collars: sizes 4
s, .. II and IA. Reduced from soc. 10 &c each y
10 Knitted Toques Stocking Caps for sp,a n
children, IN pink and white and light blue and
white. Reduced from SOC. to &c. each.
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ITEMS Department,

- nen Nackiatosbes black and tan double
o.essteu boa coat with velvet collar: Sizes "a M
~ ana ~ Reduced from sio"o to S. 90 cnch.
~ .icn = Merlno Shirts and Drawers medium
Meignt. shirt sizes 81, ~. a. - and All Drov-.r
e 20 %. Reduced from 81 80 to TIC. per garment
rirs tight-weight s-clasp Tan Gloves; sizes
anu ~. Reduced from 81 80 TO 81 % pstr
W pairs Men Fancy Cotton Hall Hose odds and
.uus; siEs We. i. and l01e. Reduced from pc 10
e. 10 SIX =. " indsor Ties extra fine quality Reduced
30 Mems Nide-end, -Four in hand md E,o,
. ,,, hght and dark effects odds and ends Re-
"a No. :, 1 si'0 70 <'c. each
81 meh All-l linen handkerchief with nee 2
printed borders Reduced from lsc 10 . for &c.
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at the tbeaters has become SO firmly Inn
planted now that there is little danger
unless the enormous size of the creations
force a reaction through the unwilfngness
of their wearers TO carry them in their laps
during performances-that the advent of the
revived favorite will seriously interfere
with the pleasure of the patrons of the
drama. Otherwise the prospect were fear
full to contemplate and the majority of men
would deeply regret the restoration of the
painting to the public gaze, whatever the
gain to art
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$S.75. Reduced from $3.50.
Misses Department.

Girls Tan Covert Cloth Refers. spring weight:
some silk lined; sizes 10, IA, 16 and 10. Reduced
FROM $3.50 to $3.50 each.
Girls Jackets. winter weight satin lined
navy. blue and brown; sizes s. 10 and II. Re.
duced from $1,000 to $3.50 each.
s Girls Tailor-made Gray Homespnn Suits, silk.
lined 5aekets. percaline lined skirts: sizes IA. u
and 49, Reduced from SIS. 90 to 500 each
sc Girls White Pique Shirt Waists; sizes IL, II
and 16. Reduced from 81 Is to 5Oc: each
Is Girls Pereale Shirt Waists; sizes 10, L. and
IA. Reduced from J0c to 15c. each.
Third Hoor
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Picture Department.

30 Large Unframed Pictures mounted on 1sxeo
20x24 and 22x2s mats. Reduced from So 90, So 90
and s.. so to sc. each. f
30 Water-colored Golf Girls. mounted on yarious
colored mats. Reduced from zoe. to Sc. each
70 Large Colored Posters, mounted Gu red and
green mats. Reduced from s5c. to &C. each
Hand colored Platinum, Spring." In fancy
mahogany and gold frame. Reduced from $1,000
Platinum, "Raphael's Madonna" In fancy
black frame. Reduced from $500 to 81 90,
Large Oh Painting, Moonlight Scene in
heavy gold frame. Reduced from $50 90 to So 20.
Large Hand-colored Platinum, In fancy green
and gold frame, eyd opening. Reduced from
Fourth nooe.
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Genuine HITTER.

Eur what wor yez lickin' yer by Din
n.y." asked Mr. Dolan.
HE wor too prankseme. He Gem up
ty me an he says did 1 want ty know how
ty be sure " gettin' the genuine butter
instid ~ oieomargerine.'
AN you says yes"
AN 1 says yes"
AN what did he say?''
He says, buy q goat ;"