Evening Star Newspaper, September 28, 1898, Page 6

8 THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1898-12 PAGES. THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. WEDVESDAY.....September 28, 1595. and permanent Family Circulation much more than the combined cir- culation of the other Washington A» a News and Advertis it has no competitor. imply to THE STAR, or to the ‘orial or Business Depart- ments, necording to tenor or purpove. d Day's Work. k repu st foot ans have not only but have at toward si a long of ne piece of wr'ting. ? with clear expression territor: their appro- . and the tm- e party ful is effectively support eads the ticket nominated al figure. He of lead ip— ble charac- city. for ive nati ane, unusually va triumph to enth of the lected only and hard ¥ profit n me and they a ying now upon what may police commi t and energetic New York city p displeasure s is never and ter Atmosphere. stion that would retire such demands eatened ow diplomacy her friends rely. ght and economical- F custom to consider dip- While might does not upported by might is in- pendence. Spain cannot, Paris diplomacy, nor by n artificial atmosphere, be rom a petitioner to a free and ‘ Spain ts not in a s, but must accept 2 get, or else suffer it is entirely idle cause One of astruetions given departure was circumstances di- interference i by any considera- © atmusphere of efinite policy is to be fol- commission, and if Spain re than the Island of Luzon, on r city i the of Manila, she to apy our generos- r she saves in the nego- look to our commission- t to any sympathy that may i for her in dipiomatic or other soe goes into that te deal as a bona fide would be undue pessimism to eminent American of having ‘$ example and eration. of course, inese Emperor’s 3 that the C y was partly due to his edict ng queues. Many countries rbed by slight causes, but to make an interna- to be a sort of ng comm a tvision in the Camp. sus are abundant that the great ymbination in American politics is weing , = idera of expe- u principle led many democrats to lend their assistance to the of the theory of free coinage of r le of democratic faith and struggle for free coinage the issue. Had they not fol- course tke party would have ¥ without an issue In the al campaign. A considerable party was earnest and en- advocacy of silver, and, in the par’ her promising issue, it is upon the party. red thing one way or the Iver and who had not op- d on account of his belief in ndard, took up with the new ply because It was available. Th by the fact that © break awuy from Cleve- for reasons not relating to policy and because the dis- ong western silver q pu Son n held out the the democrats by adopting free be largely recruited in the ple to make up in that quar- for losees already suffered in the east The matter was clinched by the foreknowl- edge that certain republican Senators and Representatives were going to bolt their party and were ready to make a combina- tion to support a silver candidate for the Presidency. It was at the time an ac- Isnowledged fact that !t was the prospect of this combination that gave the silver ten in the democratic party the courage to fight for control of the Chicago con- Vention against the powerful influence of Mr. Cleveland, and enabled them to win the fight. The idea of a combination once suggested &rew so as to include the populists, dn this three-cornered combination lay t hiet ngth of the proposition, the hor s for the democrats and the only cause of apprehension on the part of the advocates of a gold standard. It has been generally realized that as long as this combination should last there would re- rain some cause of apprehension. But that three such elements should long hold together was from the first doubted by men of foresight. ‘This judgment in this respect has been vindicated. Men not gov- erned by principle are easily tempted by profit to turn from their course. The cir- cumstances which led the demccratic party into the combination left them of a mind to igncre such obligations to their allies as censiderations of expediency would admit of their ignoring. The populists were the first to distrust them and soon began a eries of moves for self-defense. The sil- ver republicans continued their confidence, and their experience has justified the sus- ns entertained by the populists. it, the chief of their silver republican -s, Dubois, was defeated for the Senate the democrats. Then an unsuccessful sol by i fight was made upon Teller (another of the senatorial allies) by the democrats in Colcrado. Now the democrats in Utah are trying to get the senatorship for them- elves that is held by Cannon, another of their allies. All along the line this course of procedure has run. Now the democrats have nominated a candidate against Hart- man in Montana and are trying to trade of another silver republican for a demo- crat. The men who bolted the St. Louis con- vention are being severely punished by those they made sacrifices to serve, and they are learning a lesson which will prob- ably not be lost on any one who may be terpted similarly in the future. +32. College Influences, The people of Madison are considerably exer over the possibility of the exis ence of a suicide club among the students at the University of Wisconsin. Two young men, students at the university, and both sens of pro: s, have taken their own lives within a month, and now it is recalled that quite a large number of others have met death within a comparatively short time from causes other than sickness. These deaths have hitherto been ascribed to accident, but now there is a growing be- lief that there fs some secret but organized movement on foot, with suicide as the goal to be achieved. This is a curious and regrettable condi- tion of affairs. It is said that among the young men of Madison there has been for some time past an Increasing tendency to- ward infidelity, and that a spirit of pessi- mism and morbidness has been carefully fostered among them. It would be foolish to draw any final conclusions from this condition of affai nd to place the blame for it as among the results of higher edu- cation. If must be asunitted, though, that among jays to think it smart and ar to y have ever established order of n attitude of doubt if ke up with asi things: th a more of the good sort of p young men. of mind, ex of these W t and regard it e after all. as a rule, outgrow this pt when, as in the ¢ youths, they die before rror of their ways a little learning is a dangerous thing is true enough, but that the respon- ility for all the mad vagaries of youth ean be placed at the Coors of our colleges and universities is not true. Indeed, there is good reason to believe that infidelity is less a feature of college Mfe today than it ever been within the century. The volunieer movement has only tention to one feature of the Chris- tian work that is being done in the higher institutions of learning. Christian asso- ciations of one sort and another are strong in elmost every college and university in the land, and there are very few instances where the influences of faculties and stu- dents alike do not work for good. There probably not u college of any importai today in this country where students who live honest, manly, Christian lives are not ld in higher esteem among their fellows ace the young men who throw away their opportunities and come out of college worse than they went in. It is easy to find men who, when away from the influences of home, have gone down at the first ap- pearance of temp n. Less is ever said of the others, though they are far-greater in number, who have passed through that formative period of their ves and have come forth without a blot on their shields, ready to take up their places in the world as good, useful citizens and Christian men. ——__+ ++ —____ Kansas to the Fore. The state of Kansas has weather of every sort during the course of the year. That is one of the things har sons and daughters brag about. They say that if you are in Kansas and do not like the weather all you have to do is to walt a f2w days and you are pretty sure to find something to your liking, even though it may pass before you have had the time to enjoy it, and give place to something else. Kansas now feels that sh> has lost some prestige through the big West Indian hur- ricane which was a bigger thing of the sort than even she could furnish. So Kansas has gone back to hot weather just to show what she can do in that line. A telegram from Topeka to th? Baltimore Sun says that the heat there during the past three days has been something terrific. Passen- gers who came from the west say that at Bell2vue the heat so warped the ralis that the passing of the train over the main track was made impossible for the time and a side track was utilized, which stood in the shade of the buildings. Near Silver Lake at two differ2nt points the rails bent out like a bow and moved the ties six inches over the roadbed. The trainmen, assisted by passengers, were compel'sd to use a stout chain and hand spikes to hold the ratls in plumb while the train passed over the defective spot. Now, isn’t that just Ike the enterprising state of Kan- sas? She is willmg to admit that she can be beaten in the matter of hurricanes; but what good are hurricanes, anyhow? Heat makes the corn to grow and the winter wheat to sprout, and therefore Kansas st+ps to the front with just a little more heat than any other state in the Union can furnish at this time of year. ee Mr. Van Wyck’s name is prominently mentioned as a candidate. It is only on some such occasion that Mr. Van Wyck’'s name is ever mentioned in public affairs. —— _-+0«e— ‘The fear of the authorities that it will be attacked is an acknowledgment that the French army is having one of the biggest fights of its whole career. —_—_ + «2 A Leader Out of Commission. Henry Watterson in his newspaper takes issue with The Star on the subject of the duty of gold democrats in this year’s con- gressional compaigns. He declines affilia- tion with the republicans in the Interests of sound money. The threat of the passage of a free silver bill in case of the election of a democratic House does not disturb him. He points to the fact that even should such a measure also pass the Sen- ate a veto would await it at the White House. And so, as he declares, being in no sympathy with the republicans on any other question, he will remain where he is, maintaining his own views and his inde- pendence and criticising elther party as occasion seems to justify. It is true, as Mr. Watterson suggests, that with Mr. McKinley in the White House a free silver bill could not become a law. But would noi the election of a House committed to free silver and the passage of a free silver bill by Congress on the eve of a presidential campaign serious- ly and immediately affect the country’s credit? Would not foreign investors in American securities at once, ahd naturally, take alarm and unload? Would not our own capitalists also begin to take in sail? And would not this anxiety be fully justi- ficd? Would not the cause of free silver in such circumstances receive such, an im- petus from a congressional triumph as that a presidential triumph would be a :trong Probability? The Star thinks so. As for other issues, we are not so sure that Mr. Watterson would not find a con- genial place among the republicans on them also. The three leading issues are sound meney, territorial expansion and tie tariff. The tariff we may almost eliminate, be- cause the revision which Mr. Watterson desires end advocates is out of the ques- tion. The democracy when in commission refused to go the lengths that he laid down, and assuredly the republicans will remain protectionists. This, then, leaves us sound money and territorial cxpansion, with Mr. Watterson an eloquent champion of both, and the democracy as orgasfized an opponent of both. Mr. Watterson's decision to stick to the role of critic and hew to his own line re- gardless of where the chips may fa'] insures his readers deliverances of unquestionable candor and interest. He is one of the fore- most of American journalists, and the jour- nalist of his grade occupies a wide field in our affairs and performs an important of- fice. But the country has enjoyed his services in still another field, and nas bene- fited by them. He was one of the leaders of the democracy in the days of its aggres- siveness and intellectual distinction, ond Was more than ‘a commentator on the rer- formances of others. He bore his part in the initiative, and was a performer himself. He abdicates part of his functions, there- fore, when he retires to his quarters and concerns himself only with noting the blunders and answering the captiousness of his former political associates at home. His position, indeed, suggests that of a fine stag spending his time and wasting his energies tossing a pack of small pursuers. Mr. Watterson contributed such cxcelient work to the sound money cause in 1896 that he ought to repeat that history this year. ———_+ + = —___ Richard Croker is beginning to suspect that instead of dawdling with British aris- tocracy he ought to have been at home at- tending to business and keeping a few men well advertised so as to be eligible for can- dida’ ———__~ e + —____ It is to be hoped that the rumors con- cerning the Chinese Emperor were mis- leading and that he is only politically dead. ——_—__ + «2 —___ Governor Black is another young man who started out to make his mark in life and encountered a boss with an eraser. —_—_ e+ —___ Senator Platt hopes that any Rough Rider with whom he associates will be dis- creet in the use of spurs. ——_ «+ —_____ Governor Black's fighting qualities are of the lobster variety. He would rather lose a claw than let go. SHOOTING STARS. Disliked the Word. “H'm,” said the policeman, “I guess we'll have to invastigate this.” “No, sir,” exclaimed the cynical citizen whose house had been broken into. “I cont’ want any investigation. What I want is for you to jump in and find out in a hurry who did it.” “Sometimes,” said Uncle Eben, “it do seem dat de man who does de mos’ talkin’ "bout hard times is de one dat couldn't be contented wif nuffin’ but a soft snap.” An Objection. “Do you read Shakespeare?” asked the old-fashioned citizen. “Well,”” answered Mr. Meekton, “we have an expurgated edition that Henrietta brought home last Christmas.” “There are some passages In the great peet’s work not exactly suited to the , it wasn’t the young she worried about. But she insisted on haying the set rebound so as to leave out ‘The Taming of the Shrew.’ Jubilation. Now the world may roll in clover; Grief its hold relaxes; Thank our stars the war is over— All except the taxes. Strictly Business. “Young man,” sald the young woman's father, “you hrve boasted several times that you possess an honored name.” “Yes, sir,” replied the foreign suitor, haughtily. “Well, may I inquire what bank it will be honored at and for how much?” The Course of Events, "Lection time is ccming. ‘White folks read de news; Stan’ aroun’ de grocery sto’ A-tellin’ of dah views. Sun won't stop ‘is rollin’, Months fs "bliged to go. Gotter move along an’ give De candidates a show. Birds an’ bees is leavin’; Cannon hush dah noise. School-nouse clean done gathered up De rompin’ gals an’ boys. Time foh good-bye greetin’ ‘To frien’s we use ter know. Dey’s got to move along an’ give De candidates a show. The Convention in Washington. From the Churchman, The general convention will meet in the capital of the nation this fall for the first time in the history of the church. Wash- ington is the city that gives the best ex- pression to the ideal for which the church stand8 in the life of the country. At Wash- ington the political expression of the great republic is fixed and outlined in the way the Constitution provided for the growth of a free people. Washington life has not al- ways answered to the hopes of those who launched .ae ship of state; yet, at the same time, without the presence of those cle- ments, for which Washington stands in the largest sense, it would not be possible to keep the government of the country ‘faith- ful to the principles embodied in the Con- stitution. It is the meeting place of the elected representatives of our band of com- monwealths. It is the residence of the chief of state, chosen by the people. It is the seat of the highest law court. Every- thing points back to the great undefined sourc® of-power that lies in the mighty millions peopling this continent. It is weil for the church to bring this lesson from the nation’s capital home to herself. She has grown up in this country under condi- tions far unlike those that characterized other periods. Church and state were di- vied, and their mutual spheres marked off in a way that, to the mind of previous ages, was the most revolutionary act in the gene- sis of the country. The legal formalism of a state religion had ceased to represent anything vital, and accordingly the master builders of our political fabric removed any such element of weakness. In securing this outward dissociation of the secular from the spiritual they had no intention of destroying religion. Experience has shown that religion can be national without the fetters that bind !t to the state. It 1s bet- ter that religion should wait to be national, should wait till it really wins allegiance over the consciences and wills of the peo- ple that compose the nation. Then, and only then, will a country be Christian in the sense for which the principles of the faith provide. They Generally Mis: m the Philadelphia ‘Times. It is said to be the special aim of the Spanish peace commissioners to hold on to the Philippines, but then all know what happens where 8; aim, “If they’re Rich’s shoes they’re proper.” Ten-two F. Constantly this store’s pres- tige increases among the par- ticular folks of the nation’s capital—amo: those who demand the bést in footwear. Here you find‘evety style and fashionable footwear effect made for society’s exclusives —in immense variety. Ours are the styles upon which Dame Fashion has put ker stamp of approval—there’s dis- tinctive stylishness about all our footwear. Is it?'any won- der, then, that Washington’s elite will have no other except Rich’s shoes? Once more we are perfectly prepared for supplying the footwear for October wed- dings. We are receiving or- ders almost daily from the leading brides-to-be for foot- wear for the entire trousseaux —for every use. In cases where footwear to exactly match the wedding gown is desired we make to order— and at no extra cost. Anything out of the ordi- mary we can supply. Autumn weather brings out the wheel enthusiasts in strong force. We have gathered the finest and most complete stock of bicycle footwear ever shown in this city. We are justly proud of its perfect variety— smart stylishness and exclu- siveness. Other stores cannot compete. Come and take a peep at the new fall and winter styles in shoes for careful men and women. You won't want bet- ter evidence of our leadership. B. Rich’s Sons, “High-art footwear for the ell Ten-Two F Street. Ceres ts sold by all grocers who sell good flour. Cheating your: - stomach. Beware of adulterated flour. This ts the latest and most dangerous form of “imitatioa food,” and using it is sim- ply “cheating youn'gtomach.”* ‘There is no law as yet which prevents this imita- tion flour_from being sold! so your only safeguard is to buy a brand of known reputation and purity, euch a3 eEPES Flou —the brand that never fafled you—the brand that the best physicians xs well as the finest housekeepers unite in saying ts the purest and healthiest flour made. fs all flour and the best of flour. sale by grocers—we only wholesale. Wm. M. Galt & Co., It Wholesalers, Ist and Ind. ave. SN Rese Ya EOS Are Arriving —Every day something new is added to our im- mense stock of RICH CUT GLASS, PRESSED GLASSWARE, IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC CHINA, SILVERWARE AND CUTLERY, ART GOODS, BRIC-A-BRAC, KITCHEN UTENSILS, HOUSEFURNISHING GOODS, ETO. Those Contemplating Keeping House —will find it to their ad- vantage to pay this store a visit. The stock in each de- | partment is large and com- prehensive. Nowhere else will you find such a great variety of goods from which to select—at SUCH REA- SONABLEVPRICES. M. ee w. Beveridge, Pottery, Porcelain, Glass, &c. | 1215 FSt.and 1214Gs¢° Dulin & Martin, Managers. aan Brrr iam eT ERRATA RTT 2-Tray Trunk, $ Iron bottom. Brass bound. Best Excelsior lock. All strips reinforced. Muslin lined. Name marked free. Trunk strap free. KNEESSI, % P= BLERY | Twentieth 66 Annual Occasion. : 4 ELIEVING that been the custom Da a se ee ee tO D Seofon % Royal to claim. SonSondontonseetessenon First. OU MAY BE ASSURED THAT IF ANY ARTI- CLE COMES FROM THE PPATATS ROYAL T£ aS: SUPERIOR IN QUALITY 2 AND) CORRECT IN SPYEE: THIS IS NOT ONLY A PROM- ISE OF WHAT SHALL BE, BUT A STATEMENT OF WHAT HAS BEEN — FOR ¢ TWENTY YEARS PAST. $“NO TRASH” HAS EVER $ BEEN THE TERSE MOTTO $ OF THE PALAIS ROYAL. £ 3358335 Sondongeesonreetooonteeseaonseesentoeseesengeesons Seeger Sa Seg =e Set Sesser sedeageatoegeegeagongens Sento Sete 89c for $1 Gloves. (Tomerrow only.) O7The Palais Royal's Kid Gloves in new antumn styles and colors. Every pair war- ranted—fitted at our risk. eee seeee 35c for 49c Hose. (Tomorrow cnly.) Sesdondondeateadentoncendenteesesgeegefonrontne see Sees OF'The vew novelty Lisle and Spun Silk Hose, in fast black, Roman stripes and boot patterns. Ribbed and plain. eeongee Sof = 2ic for 25c Stocks. = (Tomorrow only.) C7 Prettily new and correctly high Velvet Stocks of bright color velvet, plain and polka dots. Seecectececee seeeeeeeee 19c for 25c Veils. (Tomorrow only.) % Seton Late importations include no less than forty-seven new styles, the latest from Paris. Sesteete = tee ee eens 19c for 25c ‘‘Shellene.” (Tomorrow only.) SHintnten [7 The only imitation of Tortoise Shell that will not warp or split. The new Pompadour, Side and Chignon Combs are here in twenty-one lovely effects. Stet Be eeneeees (Tomorrow only.) ©7Spun Silk Umbrellas, tight rolling, on steel rods. Extra cover with each. Some of the Dresden handles, with hand-painted min- iniures; are exquisite. Men's styles also. ea 13c for 50c Books. (Tomorrow only.) EyThe tamous Henty Books for boys. Bvery one knows or ought to know of the Henty Books, eee wee see eee Op Autummn- [Twenty-seven departments represented] Tue PALAIS ROYAL. here to defer the others have invited you. nouncements of late and learn that very little is left for the Palais What can we claim--when we read that “the universe has been swept clean of its choicest goods’’--into the corner store of a of brother merchants. $1.84 for $2.25 Umbrellas) 79¢ of the Inter people judge an establishment by comparison it has grand formal ‘‘Opening’’ until We have read ¢ brother merchant. If a ray of hope existed it was gone when, next day, $ the aspirants on the other corner announce that they had “girdled the $ universe with their sentries”--and so on, and on and on. ¢ glanced at these effusions; certain that you smiled at them. $ please read of the Palais Royal “Opening” seriously- Bs of without any such acrobatic flights of fancy. ss Second. OWEST PRICES HAVE EVER BEEN AND WILL EVER BE QUOTED AT THE PALAIS ROYAL—AS LONG AS. IT REMAINS THE ONE DEPARTMENT STORE MAKING A SPECIALTY OF THIS IS A TRADE LAW AS TRUE AS THE ONE OF NATURE— WATER SEEK A CASH BUSINESS. THAT MAKES ITS OWN LEVEL. see Pr a a or ard owe Concerning the New Season Goods. OU have read ‘‘the universe has been swept,” in the announcements You doubtless attended these “opening” occasions, especially as ‘absolute perfection” was also promised you. The Palais Royal only claims to have gathered an autumn-winter stock with the usual care, and with the skill born of experience, promising that nothing trashy shall mar the collection, and that prices for expensive, high-class goods shall be very much less than at the establishments where a business largely credit mecessitates extra profits. eee aoe eee oon eee eee eee The “Opening” Souvenirs. N annual custom—these twenty years—to quote complimentary prices as souvenirs of these open- ing days. Tomorrow it is to be a special 10 per cent discount in the departments devoted to Mil- linery, Dress Goods, Silks, Laces and Trimmings. We ask less attention to the 10 per cent deducted from your purchase tomorrow than to the very modest prices marked on the rich and ex- clusive novelties in these departments. Home Needs. (Basement floor.) BO tomorrow for Incandescent Gax Lamps, complete, with mantle, shade and chimney. Saves its price many times monthly. Our man will attach for you, charging only car fare. eee ee eens tomorrow for $3.25 Toilet Sets—the famous Maddock, the finest of por- ‘Twelve pieces, including jar, for only Decorations in yarlous colors. $2.19 celain. $2.19. Sees eseces Be tomorrow for Se articles, among which are 24 wax tapers in box; quarter- pound box of ball blue, the latter elsewhere sold at 8c. eeeeeee On Second Floor. BRc belt tomorrow for best of $1 Blankets, Full size, 4% pourds weight, fancy borders and binding. teers eeee $2 tomorrow for 11-4 Wool Blankets > weighing 5% pounds. May be com- pared with $4 Califcrnia Blankets. seeeeee tomorrow for the 98c Bed Spreads. Heavy-weight and Marseilles patterns. Hemmed, ready for use. tomorrow for best of 19¢ Towels, 19x44 inches. Heavy weight, extra value at 14c 19¢. On Fourth Floor. pair for Lace Curtains in Brussels ef- fect. 60 inches wide, 3% yards long. 79¢ tec sie eee oe eee see eee . LL LEELA NT ning” Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Season teatnatbatoatontooteatoateaton’s Nealeatontoageatonroetoatootontontealoetoets the various opening an- Doubtless you Will you -it shall be told ; Third. HIS STORE, WITH ITS GREAT FLOORS, WIDE AISLES, PERFECT LIGHT AND MODERN IM- PROVEMENTS, IS TO RE- MAIN THE NEAREST TO AN IDEAL SHOPPING PLACE— UNTIL A MORE MODERN STRUCTURE IS ERECTED. BEST SERVICE, PROVED IN THAT MERCHANTS WHO PROMISE MOST ARE FOL- LOWING OUR METHODS CLOSEST. ~ aoe a a a ts ta i a hs Se sa sh se Dh ts te the hh Dh Wh Ds ti ee te hs te hs te ts es ees ehh ee ee es $9.89 for $12 Suits. (Tomorrow only.) C7Latest English Style Walking Suit, of cheviot in black and colors. Note the new flounced skirt and Jacket with dart sleeves. eter esee $3.99 for $5 Garments. (Tomorrow only.) C7 The new season's $5 Dress Skirts, of fine cheviot and cloth....The new $5 Taffeta Silk Watsts, in black and faney....The new $5 Cloth Capes, 24 inches long and 158 inches --The new $5 Electric Seal Collarettes, torm collar, 77 inches sweep....The in- and ttle children’s new $5 Coats and -All $5 garments to be only $3.99 for Pe ereccees $1.29 for $1.50 Corsets. (Tomorrow only.) 37 The new “W. B.,”" the equal of a $2.50 imported corset. Like the French, it is bias cut and has gored hips. Short, medium and long, with high and low bust, eeeeeeese 13c for 19c Ribbons. (Tomorrow only. 7 Pure Taffeta Silk Ribbons in plat colors and fancy effects. Wholesale quantities to choose from. 3% inches wide, COOMA ALLENDE ELLE LL NLDEPLEPAPSLPLELALELSPSAPPSPEDPD DISSE IIA stew esses 10 Per Cent Discount. (Tomorrow only.) 7 Combination Pocket Books bere from 50c to $7.50—a matchless collection, some with crnamentations of jeweled lizards, frogs, ete. See those of born back alligator in prismatic colors. Steer eesee lic for 25c Stationery. 724 sheets paper and 24 envelopes in box. Best stationery et an absurdly little price, partly because of a gigantic cash purchase. eee eee oor dle PALAIS ROYAL,