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—————— THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1898—16 PAGES. toe ° . . . . . > rs . > with nothing less than $5 shoe. human foot—and termed ion. store sustains it. ATCO TT CCT E CHOCO OOOO OEE HEH HESS EEHEEH OES HSS eee e er See ee eee eee There are dealers who'd be content Formed on the true model—the son “the nature shape.” A blending of symmetry and ease of feeling with the yle that the metropolis votes the fash- The reputation of a shoe firm for genuinely fine footwear puts an obliga- tion on that firm which re quires its ut- most and ceaseless care to meet. ing earned the reputation, Pe rrcocecs rile BON Burt’s Shoe store Fst. “1411” for the above for that rea- Hav- the Burt Fee e eee eee eee eee eee e OEE OOOO OE HES SEH OOH HES ES HES SESH OES OOOO OED Poo eerccccccoooe MARCHE . BI45818 7th Street. Saturday’s Items t Unusual Prices, Cloak and Suit Dept. joth Suits—in blacks and colors— and fy-front reefer jacke and piain skirts—jackets orth $16 aes ck Cheviot Se ) ned $10.00 . $14.98 ik-lined coat : und Black Serge Reefer Suits two rows of braid _.. $14.98 $2.98 $4.98 $2.98 Millinery. ks gde. . $1.48 Fa .. $L.19 tly—best all-silk velvet covered. ... 91-08 1 Misses’ French Felt Hats ars _ . 79¢- Draled and. teismued. 49c. Hosiery and Underwear. gray—all sizes Plaid and Hose... Men's Sox red, black and tan 19¢. 15c. Ribbon For Girdles or Sashes. be inch Handi me Alt 49¢ and Ta! aa in black ore 16m te 9 49¢ ; : w 1gc. ldren’s Umbrellas. Gc C iT ste Paragon 49¢. Cloth Sacques. ildren—all_wool—pinked edges— vy and gobelln 6 months to 3 years. 49c. Lingerie. Ladies’ Muslin Dra — ‘with he 7 cud tues Ec. oe isted—pert 414¢ in black and dr: $1.00 Toilet Articles. Woodbury's Factal Soap for....... cece 25e. Woodbury’s Facial Cream for. 25e. Myrrh Tooth Soap for Roger & Gallet’s Toilet Soap for. 5Oe. Park & Tilf 's Bay Rum for. English Smelling Salts for, 40e. Bigot’s Finest Extracts—oz.. $1.00 $1.50 Hot-water Bottle warranted 1 year—for 15e. Tooth Brushes for Orange Wood Nail Sticks loc. Petroleum Jelly—6-0z.—serew top...... 5C- Children's Se. Tooth Brushes for... we SS: Veiling. 1 35e. Tuxedo Veiling- ed_—18 and = ack rs wo, HEOES Pure Silk Windsor T ‘solid colors—plaids, chec hemstitched ends—all new. « 21C. Cyrano de Bergerac. ‘The stage’s latest sensation in original book form... Choice of the 9 Books for, Choice of th . Books for Hurd's 1c. Envelopes—pke. National Bond Writing Pap. 12e. Chil n's Picture Books for.... Se. Tablets for $1.25 Bagster Teachers’ Bibles for... 25e. Initial Writing Paper Two ibs. to a Purchaser. sew shape—for. Candies—Cream Ch «Chocolate amels— Fruit Jeli n Mints. Wintergreens C1 atterenps, ailb aes Oe. THE BON MARCHE, 314 to 318 7th St. Peete The last call. “How can we afford it? more. 1 an offer, but we’ bristling with it. These boots are the finest of their class. There are probably 400 pairs—not a size lacking—every width. Half are tan—half black. They are made of fine dongola leather, with very high cloth They are worth exactl Tomorrow will see every pair gone. made that certain by naming a price that causes cobwebbed com- petition to throw up its hands in amaze. We can't afford i THe leather and material in ‘em is worth almost that. time spent in making ‘em couldn’t be bought for so little. there isn’t a store in the town that would have the pluck to make u e always been nervy, and today’s leader is ctly $2.50 a pair. To- morrow all the town'll be after ‘em. They go at. Boots, Ve, We've soefongonteatontontecgecteogeegon . The boots cost The No; raetetetedentententeteteterninenaeeeedetetetdtagteeteteds a | possible Oe. a STOLL’S, “810” 7th Street. 9.50 Bike areaeeedoetoetetoeceeetontontetoafone Fron’ A certain professor in the Chicago Uni- the Chieago Chronicle. versity is an enthusiastic antiquarian. He loves to communicate his tastes in this di- Fection to others, and always encourages the members of his history class to collect curios of historic interest. During the last spring quarter one of the Seniors in the class stood in imminent dan- ger of “flunking.” Heroic measures were necessary in order to pass, but he was equal to the occasion. One day, after class, he approached the Professor with a curious fabric made of ‘woven rings in his hand. “Professor,” he said, “I have here a valu- @ble relic of the Indian wars. It is a piece of chain armor worn by Gen. Dearborn in the memorable siege of Fort Dearborn. It was used by the general to protect himself against the arrows of his Indian foes. My srandfather dug It up years ago on the site of the old fort. I wish you would accept it as a present and place it in the museum.” The professor was overcome with delight, ar ecm bre curio in the college museum, and saw that the donor got a good — final examination. bara Te it was only a week ago that he learned that the “chain armor” was in reality nothing more than that useful domestic utensil, an iron dishrag. ————-e-_____ All Washington an Audience. ‘The Star's “Wanted Help and Situations” columns are carefully read by thousands daily. Fifteen cents pays for fifteen words. .5Q Secures uncommon Shoe beauty, Shoe style, Shoe quality 2"4 foot comfort, At Conditions in Porto Rico for Congress to Remedy. REVISION OF TARIFF NECESSARY Varying Rates of Exchange Hurtful to Business. SUPPRESSION OF VIOLENCE Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. PONCE, Porto Rico, October 1898. It is absolutely essential that Congress should take prompt action in regard to cdOmmercial matters in Porto Rico, and whatever is done must be done speedily. Business men of the United States are sub- ject to all sorts of disadvantages at pres- ent owing to the course adopted by the War Derartment in prescribing the tariff duties which should prevail throughout Porto Rico, Under existing conditions the tariff duties now prevailing are identical with those that existed during the Spanish regime, with one or two exceptions. Since the Ist of October American butter and English printed matter have been both placed upon the free list. Prior to the removal of duty they were subject to a tariff which was well-nigh prohibitive, it being the intention of the Spanish authorities to keep these ar- ticles out of Porto Ric’ Merchants of Porto Rico are not trading with manufacturers ard jobbers of the ited States, and they will take no steps n this tion until something is definiie- ly settled by Congress in regard to the treat- ment of the newly acquired. colonies of Uncle Sam. If Congress takes prompt ac- tion and permits free trade between the United States and its colonies there will be nothing to prevent the merchants of Porto Rico from going to New York and other business centers of the United States for merchandise which they are now procuring from England, France, Germany, Spain and other European countries. It is partic- ularly noticeable throughout Porto Rico that the stores are comparatively depleted of stock, the merchants in the meanwhile filling in’ for their necessities from countrie: with which they have been doing business prior to the acquisition of this island by the United States. : One of the most important importations at the ports of Porto Rico is rice, all of is obtained from Germany at pres- With proper legislation on the part.of there will be nothing to prevent fields of South Carolina from run- ning German rice out of the market and making a good return to one of the south- erm states for this staple article of food. Hardware, jewelry, the few crude and prim- itive agricultural implements used in the island are all imported from foreign coun- tries, but all trade of this character will naturally be diverted to the United States soon as Congress enacts the necessary legislation. This is the consensus of opinion among ¢ officials who have toured the island, s men in all branches of trade and » who are interested In promoting the welfare of Porto Rico. one of between will be concerned. United State tions ar the accomplished fact this centu The as well as the most san- guine belicve that a tidal wave of prosper- d here within a couple s will only come to the elief of the business element interested in making Porto Rico as progressive and prof- able as any other portion of Uncle Sam's territory. Our Money Undervalued. There is another important matter aris- ing from the rate of exchange to be charged on Porto Rican silver s now, the banks and private business insti- tutions of different localities fix this ratd of exchange to sui elves, regardless of the rights of the United States govern- m rmy and navy, or citizens. Ever since the army of occupation landed in Porto Rico the rate of exchange between United States treasury notes and Porto Rican silver dollars has been as variable 5 the winds of March. At first it was de: she n be inauguri years if Corgre ity for business purpo: With the such as the mer eivable be in Porto Rican money. re B dvent of cs of a business boom, Porto Rico had’ never before experienced, they took advantage of the opportunity and put up the prices of their wares, at the same time decreasing the rate of exchange betw: United States and Porto Rican money. It has been a descending scale, so far as the rate of exchange is concerned, and the middle of October found the Amer- ican treasury note for $1 worth only $1.50 in Porto Rican silyer, according to the be- sts of the business men of the island. This could have been remedied, however, if General Brooke had followed the prece- de established by General Shafter in Cuba, where one American dollar was made equivalent to two Spanish dollars, any violation of this regulation subjecting the offender to having his place of business closed until he became ame ble to reason and military law. General Guy V. Henry would make short work of the mercantile community of Porto Rico in the same inan- ner if the proper authority were given him, 1 he has served notice upon them to that effect. General Brooke is in command of the military forces on the island, however, nd the necessary order must come from San Juan instead of Ponce, where General Henry fs stationed. nwhile the government is being sys- tematically swindled out of 25 per cent cf its just revenues through a piece of snarp practice which has been adopted by_ the mercantile community of Porto Rico. Mer- chants and others here buy United States asury notes, paying at the rate of $1.50 Porto Rican money for $1 American, and go to the custom house and pay their taxes with the United States note, which Js received at the rate of two Porto Rican dollars for one United States dollar. Tt is a rare occurrence now for Porto Rican money to be paid to the representatives of the United States at the custom houses or post offices which have been established in the island since July of this year. All the Porto Ricans are aware of the advantages which are to be derived from using 4 ean money, and Porto Rican silver dol are being hoarded by private indi or locked up in the vaults of the various financial institutions. appressing Violence. Besides the questions of commerce and finance, it will also be necessary for Con- gress to take prompt action in furnishing a stable and strong government for Porto Rico. To the average inhabitant of this island it appears that he will be priviieged to wreak summary vengeance and punish- ment against his former persecutors, the Spaniards, and up to the present time they have not been backward about exercising their supposed prerogative. This has been carried on to a growing extent all over the island, and it finally became necessary to apply a remedy with a view to nipping the evil in the bud. One of the first officers to appreciate the extent of this tendency on the part of the natives to persecute ther former taskmasters was Gen. O. H. Erast, in command of the United States forces near Coamo. Frequent complaints were made to General Ernst to the effect that persons who had served in the volunteer army of Spain, but had surrendered and accepted the situation in good faith, were being subjected to all sorts of annoyances and, in many cases, to ill-treatment on the part of the natives of Porto Rico. Affairs reached a climax in the vicinity of Coamo, when the story was circulated that the al- caide of that place, who had been a Spanish volunteer, Was to be deposed for ne otner reason than having served against the United States. This, too, despite the fact that the alealde. who had been continued in his office after the surrender, was study- ing English diligently, with a view to per- fecting himself in the language of his con- querors. When these facts were brought to the attention of General Ernst, with some other outrages against Spanish sym- pathizers, he took the bull by the horns and issued the following order: Headquarters Ist Brigade, Ist Division, ist Army Corps, Camp near Coamo, To, the people of Coamo and’ neighboring ‘0 the people of Coamo and ne: districts: ize To prevent misunderstanding as to the rights and duties of this community, you are respectfully informed. First. No change has been made in the etvil laws of Rorto Rico, and none can be made except by the Congress of the United States. The present civil authorities are to be, obeyed and = g jecond. No prejui Tests ngainst an: eitizen, whether in offide or not, for having served as a volunteer in the Stanish army if he now frankly aceepts the authority of the United States. Third. Persecution-6f.persons. simply be- cause they are Spanfards or Spanish sym- pathizers will not be tolerate. They, as well as Porto Ric: gre expucted to be- come good Americanasit! » and in any event they are entitled to the protection of the law until they viglage it. yO. Hi ERNST, Brigadier Géneral Corimanding. —_—___ NEW PUBIACATIONS. ae THE UNCALLED; a Novel. By Faul Lanrence Dunbar, author of “Eygics of a Lowly Life.” New Yorks Doads Mea Companys Mt Mr. Dunbar has hitherto been known mainly by his poems, which have attracted wide attention, botn from their own merit and also from the fact that ther author is Practically in the front rank of his race in the production of literature. This novel serves to present the poet as a writer of prose. It is both strong and weak. It presents a problem and deals with it pow- erfully, but it does not end i strength. The author puts the case of 1 boy, left practically an orphan, handicapped by the bad repute of his parents, adeted by an austere spinster and reared according to the severe standard of a deepy religious but narrow community. He ts forced to become a preacher, against his will, his inclinaticn and his ambitions. That he is eminently qualified for the puloit in ora- torical powers does not spare hin from the deep humiliation of living what in his con- science he knows tobe a lie. He revolts after he has achievéd success and goes forth to learn life outside the ecnfinements of an Ohio village. From this point the work begins to lose in power, though it rises anew to a height when the ex-preach- er meets his father, a dying drunkard claiming salvation. Had Mr. Dimbar been willing to abandon conventions in his story- making this work would have s:ood boldly forth as one of the remarkable novels of the y Some of the charactor drawing is excellent, but there is much useless dia- lect writing which drags sadiy in places. EDUCATIONAL REFORM; Essars ant Ad Charles William Elfot, 1 P arvard University. ompany. President Eliot’s position at the head of one of America’s greatest universities places him in the front rank of the world’s educators. His views on any topic con- nected with the training of <he mind, therefore, warrant the closest of consid- eration, especially as they cove* a period of many years and a development in edu- cational processes seldom before equaled in the history of ctvilization during any similar lapse of time. During tiese years President Eliot has not contented himself with the mere administration of the af- fairs of the great institution under his charge. He has sought at all times for better means to the end of humen enlight- enment and development. His pleas for “reforms'’’ in educational methods have aroused bitter criticism, for he has spared no school of thought in his assiults upon What he considers the useless, the anti- quated, the Tt is traditional that educators, like physicians, seldom agree as to the exact processes to be employed. Their task is difficult, their raw material is never the same. Their controversies are endl In general Rrgsident Filot’s theo- ries and urgings have fad their + ffect upon the broad system of ediication in this coun- try. The papers inthis volume represent the trend of his efforts in this line during the period extending, fgom the Cate of his inauguration as preg}dent of Harvard in 1869 to the present.” The contents com- prise many specches,getures and addr s delivered on various occasiors, as well papers published da.,the maguizines educational periodicalsy THE ESTABLISHMENT. QF SPANISH RULE IN AMERICA; an Introd@tition to the ist Polities of Spanish? Sime By Moses, Ph.D.. professor int California, author o Growth in Amerie: nam’s Sons. tyne & Sons. The war between\.4ap-United States and Spain for the liberation of Casa focuses pablic atfention more defintely! upon the history of the relations of Spzin to this hemisphere than ever befora- In conse- quence there Is:a marked influx: of works dealing with the general subject of the Spanish influences {n the Americas, but none that serves a better public purpose today than this volume, which furnishes an excellent ground-work for close his- torical research. It is not designed to em- brace a history of the Spanish colonies, or to analyze their constitutional law. It makes clearer than before to ordinary read- ers and students in high schools and col- leges by the use of historical facts the origin and character of the political and ecenomic institutions constructed for the government of Spanish America. It sug- gests, as well, that all American history is not.told in the record of the United State jone. Some of the chapters have ready been published in the form of de- ached articles in various periodicals, but stem c Ni the bulk of the work, is new and the as- sembling of these fragments has an addi- tional value in view of late events. The author says of his subject: ‘ “Spanish rule in America had its begin- ning in the of Spain’s enterprise and daring, and has ended in the days of her weakness and degeneracy. It embraces general subjects for historical and the establishment of authority, the movement toward civilization under this authority and aoe struggle of the colonists to be free. 2 first of these subjects is the theme of this volume.”” HEN KNIGHTHOOD WAS IN FLOWER: the Wire SAwey of, Charles Brandon and. Mary ‘Tuder, the King’s Sister, and Happening in the Reign of His Angust “M: , King Henry VInK. Rewrltten und Rendered, Into Modern English from Sir E rd askoden’s Metmol fy Mmiweta Caskodens Todlauapolis: ‘The Bowen Merrill Company. While this book shows a studious effort to get at the characteristics of the time and its people, it is relieved of the pedantry which is likely to prave a snare in such an undertaking. There is enough research to make the work convincing, but the loving and the living, the coquetries and the fight- ing constitute the chief elements of inter- est, and are handled earnestly and ener- getically. The two hundred and fifty pages peal more to the emotions than to the se of humor, and there are touches of undid realism which convey a vivid im- pression of the morals of court life. The selection of an Anglo-Saxon theme is a wholesome departure. The courts of Ger- many and France have been industriously explored by the modefi writers of fiction. Yet the English people of the past were, as they are today, eager, for. exploit and sensi- tive of honor. As Cuskoden, whoever he is, intimates in his i there are other tales of those old ceftités which -are well a good, hearty, worth the telling. straightforward Storgoe' people who min- gled much ruggedness of nature with an appreciation of the refinements of life; who wore silk and jewels,by day and slept on rushes by ‘night; who drew shrewd and well-worded staté pi and swore right roundly in Geapereeten. te emphasis de- manded. The author has not hampered himself too closely wigh,bistoric details and the fabric of events),Js, sufficiently gilded with exelting inetdent to sustain the in- erest 0! ie average, seqder without mak- ing it too cheaply ped eae LOOM AND SPINDLE: lor Lite Among the Early Mill Girls, with a. sittctraf “The Lowell Offer. ing” and ‘some of its Coutributors. By Har- tlett H. Robinson, author of “Warrington Pen Portraits,” “Massa fn the Woman Sof- frage Movement,” ‘#fhe.INew Pandora,” ete, With tntroduction by Cgrroll D. Wright! New York: Thomas Y. Crowell & Company. “ Wash- ington: William Ballantyne & Sons. The author of this’ work was a mill girl at Lowell many years ago, and has watched the development of the great cotton in- dustry of New England through all its stages. Her work at present fs to describe the life of the operatives in the times when the mills drew from all parts of New Eng- land the daughters of the most respecta- ble families. Her references to ‘The Lowell Offering” are especially interesting, for thus she notes the growth of a remarkable terary spirit among the people of the northeastern states, producing some of the best known American writers. This maga- zine was written and conducted by Lowell factory girls and contained some excep- tional evidences of literary talents. Mrs. Robinson deplores the decadente of the spirit which formerly lay beneath the fae- Reynier’s Gloves. $1.75 and $2_psir for new Suede and = Glace Kid’ Gloves—2-button and 3 clasps. Perrin’s $1.35 ee ew ew ew ww Gloves. pair for Perrin’s Famous $1.50 Kid Gloves, 3 clasps. 3 for Trim Best $5 Hats. There shall be no question where to find the best at chis price tomorrow—because the Pal- als Royal $6 Huts are to be included with sthigse at, $5. ee ey Ostrich Feathers. Wholesale quantities here and jobbers’ prices BE retail, | Spectal for tomorrow “are. the |$1 umes and Tips those generally retafled at $1.48—tor only. SY 7 5C Cee ees ee eee we Laces at 3c. Honest Torchon Lace Edges and Insertions. made to retail at 5e to 10e yard. Width, 14) The bargain opportunity of the oe ee ICH Velvet 5 1 3 Hats, ornament- trich feather plumes. $15 the regular price here, which is five dol- lars less than usual for such choice creations. med Hats. The New Dress Skirt. 11 plump or thin. Tomorrow an introductory sale of the new autumn-win- ter importations, with best Gloves at special prices as follows: Dent’s Gloves. | for I 7 2.00 lot | $1.85 Gloves, teas anf inaieg eee Fowne’s Gloves. | | GBS pats, for these $1.50 vique English ee . _ + kh & * © & 6 ed with best os- ad Best at $1.50. | ‘Trimmed Felt Bicy for ». Same Hats, in pearl, cast brown, black. | ‘The best Hats, such are here at $1 brown, navy "Velwets and Roses. ay | | Velvet and Silk Roses, 3 in tanch, | at Be. Instead of 50c. bunch. | Superior silic the quality that retails at $1.25 velvet, (eties cpr at eeeeeee “$1 { 3c Handkerchiefs. | They are not 3¢ Handkerchiefs—they are bet- | | ter than the beet Se Hendkerchiefs yon ever J saw. Some all white, sume with fancy borders. LADIES ‘TAILOR . . . . . . . . . . . . Two very special lots. > The Palais Royal . Glove Headquarters —because the stock is very much the largest, enabling the guarantee of a perfect fit, whether the fingers be long, short or medium, the hand “P. R.”” Gloves. $1.35 pair é x shane Best $1.50 Special 83c. tt $1.0 apa our risk. Freneh Lot. nSeseate aleadoasentontonte nfoadoateatoateateatpateatoatoate toate cteatont ELVET, Fett? $4] -75 and Cloth? Toques, Tur- bans and Tams, i r black and colors. vet, feather and ribbon trimmings. Styles $250 from demure to the $ None vulgar. gayest. Trim mcsiension e+ J eS oe ee ee Best at $1. ty Untrimmed Fi at $1.50 everywhe Stablishment ms. Investigat oF 3 vartety & Best Ribbons. = coe in beat hats. s such variety of Its and a i Inch at ‘59c. 39c Neckwear. ade to retail at 50c- these 21 and 3 of satin, in folds. And these carfs of Colors, with white polka dots. LLM LLL LL ELL LL $ Its leading feature: Fastening at front in- rE $7.98 for Tailor-made Cheviot Suits which % stead of the back. Think of the peace of mind suits We want you to compare with the best clse- £ that’s the outcome! The front fastens with where at $o. o omalt automatic buttons on the inside; the 4, = $ outside fold being hidden with ornamental 4 Coe 5 EA buttons. The hips are fitted like a glove, the $9.89 for Cloth Suits we claim equal to any < se s y 5 . ~ 3 = tout ensemble being the acme of style, as or- elsewhere at $11.98. Your investigation of + $ dained for this season. our claim will prove mutually profitable. < $ New Shirt Waists. Silk Petticoats. | |New Wrappers. ¢ xe With small slee tucked front, Introductory sale tomorrow, with these spe- | Of Flanvelette, tn brightest roing ae $ nen collar. A sp se ee all-wod sh prices: " 9 for $10 98 Skirts; $7.50 for fects, Yoke, wok and front peined qrniet full met . . 50 Skirts for $7.50 § . wi ra rimmin 2 to value for Ee wlelD | See ree cays ce a | ates tee sige 69c. a SG HES Saat ew Ri et Wie eck ewe ee Lae el ae oat ee Oke Set oe rchiefs. | New Umbrellas. New Mackintoshes. ew ani 1 ‘The $1.48 Gloria Stik Umbrell Of doubl iT No less than 1,000 dozen bere, at 12\¢0 each. " New handles: of celluloid in art colors, | checks; Ringle amd’ doulle: deteckehie eae Bargains st the collection, some being. worth of reste with maton cr nS Co ee awe si ‘ pare: z ed woods, ete. price ilitary style. $5 for to: 1 eri Coie a IZCo lino LD | ee oe ee ESO Be Gog! Seite Ge Sale bes melTisl vel et easy 8 SRP els ae malt wi Soe Rol eet Oe ii Rw eet ems h Sabie Ok ee + Jewelry Department. Famous Books. Mothers’ Day. Ne bargains—98e for Large Cut Glass Pull Rudyard Kipling’s, cloth-bound, and only ‘The owing special prices for m Dowea, with sering allver”top....28¢ tor | e..-"Prince of the Hume of David. clot | QU, $3.79 fo the Tatanie Sam, Tang and } smaller Salve Jare....The uswal 68 4 Qe | bound, for 14e....The famous Henty 15c, | bon trimmed. ‘The Ose Silk Hats for Sterling Silver Hat Brustes for only. ‘* 1 Books for Boys, cloth bound . ‘° | only . settee eee cee eee enee oe: Se SSS SSS el Cw ile! AeL wee ee eee 6! Ob ble eT oS in typical French only “American Lady.” Modeled after the “Fasso,” be- ing bias cut and having gored hips for small, medium and full fig- ures. Satisfaction guaranteed, for Palais Royal, espoeadoettoetetestetestetenteseatestetesteteseteste tenet taedinn siete effect. Styles only roc. made tonight. 25¢ A. Lisner, G& tery life. She believes that too little at- tention 1s now paid to the welfare of the employes, and is inclined to attribute to this fact some measure of the decline of New England’s cotton industry. ORIES OF AN ARMY CHAPLAIN. By y Trumbull, fermerly Chaplain cf the Tenth Regiment of Connecticut Volunieers, ete. lustrated. New York: Charles Sons. Washington: Brentano's. The chaplain of a regiment in the fleld has many duties which bring him into close contact with the men, enables him to ap- preciate their views of the situation, to understanding their sufferings. He is their kind friend in trouble, their adviser and under these circumstances the chaplain who writes of the civil war from personal knowledge is in a position to tell a most in- teresting tale. Such is the present work, which carries the reader through some novel lines of reminiscence. It does not require the personal appreciation of the veteran to insure a close interest, for the stery of the fighting which Mr. Trumbull tells is calculated to appeal to those who had no part whatever in the great strug- gle. The illustrations are unusually good. THE WORLD'S ROUGH HAND; Toil pnd Adven- ture at the Antipodes. By ‘I. Phelps Whit- marsh. New York: The Century Company. Mr. Whitmarsh tells here of his own ex- periences before the mast, in the Australian bush and elsewhere along that wild fron- tier of civilization which has attracted so many Englishmen in the hope of acquiring fortune as well as experience. Other men have lived this hard, trying life, but few have gone through the ordeal who have had the ability to-tell of their experiences with the skill displayed by the present au- thor. H. PEGGY OF THE BARTONS. By, author of ‘Beyond the Pale,” “Proper Peo: ple.” “Diona - Barrington," ete, New Yor ."F. Fenne & Company.” Washington: Bren- tano’s. THE TREASURE DIVERS; A Boy's Adventures iu the Depths of the Sea. By ries Frederi Holder, author of ‘Along the Florida Reef, Charles Derwin,” “Natural His- BR. M. Croker, ete. Illustrated. New York: |, Mead & Company. THD ZAKFRIM ATHLETIC CLUB. By Rupert Hi Illustrated. New York: The Century ‘Company. THE BOYS OF FAIRPORT. By Noah Brooks, » is" “The oy’ sets flere,” etc. Illustrated. New York: Scribner's Sons. Washington: Brentano's. THE RANCHR ON THE OXHIDE; A Story of Boys’ and Girls’ Life on the Frontier. By FRISONEBS OF HOPE; A Tale of Colonial Vir- ginia. By Mary Johnston. Roston: Houghton, Mittin & Company. Washington: William Bal: lantyne & Sons. DOROTHY DRANE: A Children’s Story, By Ellea Gnley Kirk. Tilustrated. Boston: Houghton, Mimin & Company. Washington: William Bal* luntyne & Sons. ADVENTURES CF THE COMTE DE LA MUETTE: DURING THE RBIGN OF TERROR. By Ber- nard Capes. New York: Dodd, Mead & Com- pany. A MAID OF THE FRONTIER. Ry Henry Spofford Canfield. 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Ilustrated. New York: Publishing Company, MY INVISIBLE P. ‘son, author of “An Iron Crown,” “The Man bind,” “Li for Live a on. Chicago: Me! ‘& Company. Lunch Here. Cup of hot chocolate with whip- ped cream and salted wafers, for Pure Candies, Per pond... cee cccceeses PRS being to 40c kinds. 11th. LALLA AL AALS Casting Out Devils. From the Birmingham Post. Somersetshire is probably the most perstitious county in England. A just heard by the Wells magistrates affords ay amazing insight into the kingly wielded by the witch doctor, m female, in the west country village: Mr. Blackburn of Mortlake seems to h; launched a crusade against this survival of the dark ages. During a sojourn in Wells he visited the witch doctor, Chambers , Elliott, the result of which was a prosecu- tion ending in a committal for two months for imposing on Mr. Blackburn by “subtle craft.” The police discovered that hun- dreds of people from all parts of the coun- try wrote to or visited Chambers for th purpose of having “devils cast out” of either their sick children or their cattle. The witch’s fee was Ws, 6d., and it was shown that the simple country people paid almost worship to their witch, always ad- dressing him as “sir,” and implicitly f lowing his quaint directions. Among the letter was one from a farmer, thanking the witch for curing his cows and mare, who had been ill from the evil wishes of an enemy. Another letter asked “how to make love,” another if the writer was likely soon to become a widow. other indicated that a clergyman had been writing for illumination on the black magic art. Prisoner pretended to consult an in- strument and several odd volumes in cl- pher, and said he effeected his cures by burning various drugs at midnight. A curi- ous fact was that, though the police have vainly endeavored for years to get a con- viction, the man has ail the time obtained his drugs of an alderman of the city, who is a chemist. eee Wants Quickly Filled. At this season, when so many are seek- ing situations, and, on the other hand, so many seeking employes, it is of interest to know that advertisements under the classifications Wanted Help and Wanted Situations are inserted in The Star at a charge of 15 cents for fifteen words, pana oan Labrador has dogs so fierce that a log of wood is tied to their necks to render them less dangerous to men and weaker dogs. In Kamchatka the dogs are severely train- ed to haul heavy loads across the ice and their tempers get soured; consequently they are surly brutes, and their drivers Eo them by yy them with biows over the ‘head, wi not very good their intellects. xa su- power pm