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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-29

TOPEKA. Kan, Nov. 2S.-Judge
Frank Doster, the newly elected chief
justice Of the supreme court of Kan
sas, is a socialist and the more for
ward socialists and advocates of ex-
trene reforms in Kansas are greatly
pleased with his election. He Is an able
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-29

CHADRON. Neb., Nov. 2S.-Niss Estelle
Mae DAWSON, who was recently elected to
the Office of county attorney in Brown county,
is one of the best and one of the brightest
lawyers In Northwestern Nebraska. One of
the surprises in the political kaleidoscope OF
the counties in this section of the state was
the election Of Populist over the Repub-
licans. Brown county's normal Republican
majority has been about 800. But this year
the fair candidate for county attorney was
against strong and popular gentleman on
the Republican side. Miss Dayisson is a
native of Iowa and has not yet reached the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-29
Mr.. J0HNS0H'S JOKE.
HOW HE MADE CONGRESSMAN
HALLS FARM APPEAR VERY
SMALL,
HALL AMONG THE B0URB0NS.
WHISKY THAN EVEN THE
KENTUCKIANS.
sssuNsET" cox ON STATEHOOD.
Seekers After COnsuIship to AIexan-
dria-PresidentiaI Church.
Going Discussed.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-Congress-
man Martin N. Johnson, of North Da-
kota, a Norwegian by birth, is one of
the smoothest and quietest members
of the house., but he loses never a trick
in any political game which is moving
in North Dakota. And he has bit Of
sly, dry Eumnr which shapes UP in un-
expected moments. A local newspaper
printed a paragraph about Congress
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-29

age of %. She imbibed her first notions
of law ON her fathers knee. Miss DAVIDSON
is an able lawyer and a graduate Of Mich
igan university. She attended the public
schools of Sibley, 10. In 1885 she came to
Long Pine, Neb., her present home, and
finished her secular education in the high
school. In 1894 she entered the law depart
ment of the state university at Lincoln, and
two years later came out Of 1t full-fedged
lawyer. She was nominated as a fusion can
didate and easily. Miss Dayisson is the
only woman in Nebraska, perhaps in the
country, that has been elected to the position
Of county attorney.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07
BONcOlleI lY Turkey

Turkish prejudice as to foreign mission
airy effort is known and understood in the
United States and Great Britain but it was
not expected that the Turkish government
would go SO far in its anti-missionary cru
SAGE as to Interfere with The Stars oircu-
lation in the land where floats the green
banner of that prophet whose greatest
misfortune was his death some years be-
fore The Star achieved the distinction Of
being the best afternoon newspaper Oh
earth-~ The harsh action of the Turkish pos
tai authorities will not, however, lessen Tie
Stars activity one iota, for we understand
that the Sultan and Minister Terrell will
get their copies just the same as though
no trade of exclusion had been promul-
gated. CoEstantinople will not, therefore,
be wholly Shrouded in gloom. Journalistic
sunshine will pour its brightness and
warmth into at least two homes, and as we
have only half a dozen other subscribers in
the Turkish dominion the blow is less
severe than it would appear to be. Shut
out of the least desirable country on the
globe The Star will shine here with in
creased brilliancy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07
The Greater MnShinr

Few residents of the National Capital will
attempt to interfere with any effort that
may he made to completely eliminate that
artificial obstruction known generally as
the boundary" Extensions of the fire.
limits and of the gas and water services
have done much to make the boundary a
boundary in name only. but there still re-
main number of annoyances which cause
Suburban residents occasional discomfort
ard too frequently interfere with these who
are Going their utmost to make this city
Vi-at it ought to be. Washngton's growth
is so steadily-rap:d and so desirable in its
character that no fanciful dividng-line
should be permitted to interfere. The en-
tire District of Columbia WILL before LONG.
be legally declared to be within the city's
boundaries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07
Will Directly Benefit the Schools.

An altogether-commenda institution is
the Annuity and Aid Association organized
by and for the public school teachers of this
city 1t should interest everybody who is
concerned as to the welfare of Washington's
public schools for 1t proposes to do work
which, in the opinion of many, belongs to
the municipality, viz: to pension those
teachers who, because of advancing years
or of disability incidental to the service. are
no longer capable instructors of the young
There are at this time teachers who are
borne on the rolls merely because the au-
thorities cannot summon sufficient inhuman-
ity to discharge them; teachers who have
devoted their lives to the training of public
school pupils, yet who have been SO
m.serably paid that only IL exceptional cases
nave they been able to accumulate a pit
lance upon which to depend during the help
iessness and distress Of old age. The reten-
ton of those faithful but no longer wholly
effective teachers has. of course. detracted
from the efficiency of an admirable system;
the average will be exalted considerably
when the association commences to disburse
the interest upon it's principal, so it must be
evident TO all who look into the situation
that the teachers are doing for the schools
something that might equitably be done by
our board Of aldermen and common council
at the caDltol. AS the result of Self-aSSeSS-
ment aud the big bazaar held last Deem
> Der the association is now possessor of
about thirty-s;x thousand dollars the la
zaar's contribution exceeding twenty-three
thousand dollars. Roastful Boston, some of
whose newspapers sIeered at the idea of
NashinSton's supporting bazaar here as
Boston had supported one of the same sort,
cid not, comparatively, do as we'll: proof
that this community is homogeneous as we'll
as cosmopolitan. With the sum of thirty
six thousand dollars now available the
work of pensioning may soon commence.
The individual maximum IS St90 per annun,
but the average is not likely to exceed one
half that sum. Instant provision may there
fore be made for the retirement of nine or
ten of those who have fairly earneI a rest
from toll of the most exhausting sort The
Star. L. common with all Washington. hopes
that success may attend every effort of the
Teachers Annuity and Aid Association; of
the labors of which, up to the present time,
an interesting sketch is published elsewhere
ii this issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07
'.Eho Cry Peace When There is No
Peace

When all that is selfish and quarreisome
and brutal in man has vanished forever and
has given place to those desirable qualities
necessary 10 the makeup of nillennial be-
irgs, then there will be no more war. In
that joyful time swords WILL according to
prophecy, be beaten into plowshares, while
other metallic aids to slaughter will be con-
verted to peaceful uses. But that time is
not yet Therefore, it cannot be that many
thoughtful Americans will join with those
who are petitioning Congress to refuse fur
Their appropriations for warships and coast
defenses. History tells lis that the only
guarantee of peace is to be found in a state
of readiness for war. SO the logical concl -
sion is that those who are opposed to war
ships and coast defenses are not seeking
that peace which everybody joins with them
IN believing to be most desira BILE. Had Ger
man military efficiency slackened at any
time in the past twenty years France would
rave been at the German throat Had Great
Britain permitted her navy to fall below the
strength of any two other nayies in
Europe that lons-impending European con-
Net would have been precipitated as soon
as the weakness was apparent. Peace is
Just what We want, but there are occasions
when We may have to show that we are pre
pared to fight in order to secure and preserye
it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07

\ century hence men will wonder why
there should ever have been any difference
of opinion as to the desirabiity of business
methods in the conduct of governmental af-
fairs and will read with amazement of the
opposition that civil service advocates had
TO meet and overthrow before the spokesman
was eliminated from the political situation
1t is gratifying to note the willingness of the
present administration to assist in civil
service reform extension. the latest effort in
the right direction being made by Secretary
Herbert, who is emphatically of the opinion
that navyyard employees should be brought
within the rules. Before President Cleve-
land relinquishes the office of chief execu-
tive he should see to it that no branch of
tie public service is outside that law which
is so bitterly hated by those who find profit
in spoils' methods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07
The JOurnnliStic Denth-Rntc

In connection with the introduction of a
Sabbath observance bill in the Canadian
house of commons, MIR. John Charlton has
taken occasion to discuss newspaper con-
ditions in the United States. Mr. Chari-
tons bill provides fer the closing of all
canals, the total stoppage of railway traffic
ard of the publication and sale of news
papers on Sunday. OF all the evils with
which Mr.. Charlton proposes to contend,
The Sunday newspaper is. he says, the one
of most importance because insists Mr..
Charlton. it is the primary cause of non
observance OF the Sabbath in the United
States; Furthermore the Sunday newspaper
Is responsible for physically wrecking in
an Incredibly short time the greater pro-
portion of those who are employed upon
*. The altogether remarkable statement is
made that the average life of a reporter OF
one of the big American dailies is less than
seven years. In support of this allegation
.tLere is presented nothing more substantial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07

than geae-al announcement that the
mortality tables Of the great cities of the
country made the showing claimed. Down
In this benighted region 1t is not known
where Mr.. Charlton secured the figures
upon which ne bases his remarkable as
sumption as to the brief existence Of news
paper workers. but the plain, unadorned
facts as to that variety of being will not
bear out any endeavor to raise the in
surance rates for reporters. 1t may be
that the death rate in the journalistic pro-
fession IS little higher than it is among
members of the Canadian parliament-of
the two professions Journalism is so very
much the more active and makes much
more Of a demand upon the physical and
mental forces-but 1t does not begin to be
as high as the congressional death-rate
and no one will claim that the Sunday
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. it sometimes is
Is responsible for the demise of even one
legislator. There is, doubtless, much that
Is meritorious in Mr.. Charlton's measure
even to the wholly secular the day of rest
appeals strolgly-but he cannot help the
progress Of his bill even a little by making
such foolish assertions as he has made
about the journalistic death-rate in the
United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07
The oue.,isn of Revenue.

Is the tariff bill dead? Senator Frye
thinks it is. and likens it's nortuary condi-
ton to that of Julius Caesar. who undoubt-
edly is dead. Senator Aldrich seems to take
this same view. And yet, as a matter of
fact. the tariff bill, In the legislative world.
is still alive. No bill is dead until it has
been formally declared SO, and it's cerements
provided.
The tariff bill is still on the calendar. SUBJ
ject to motion for consideration at any
time. That motion may be made There is
a growing feeling that the measure at least
merits discussion. Senator Garter has crit
cised it. and Senator Teller has indicated a
desire to do SO, but no Senator has had an
opportunity to champion it. There are
many Senators who cordially approve of it,
and fair play alone would seem to demand
that an occasion be afforded them 10 express
their views.
If the condition of the treasury were in
any doubt; if a deficiency were only mat
ter surnised; # the weight Of experience
with it went.to show that the Wilson tariff
law under ordinary circumstances would
Justify itself, there might be some excuse
for inaction by this Congress on the tariff
question. But everything is to the con-
trary. The condition of the treasury is
well known and confessed q deficit, already
large and growing. is i TACT beyond dispute,
while experience with the Wilson Law as a
revenue producer is about as encouraging as
trying to make two and two foot up six
The law may be a beautiful thing in theory
but its mathema tics as applied to tine needs
of this government is the puzzle and de-
spair of all practical men.
In the face of this, can Congress afford to
adjourn without at least making a serious
effort to correct the evil? The House has
acted, and with moderation. 1t considered
only the pressing question OF a deficiency,
and met that. The Senate is called upon TO
go no further, though. of course, no limit
is prescribed as to what il should do. If
more revenue should ne provided the Senate
can declare itself. If the amount suggested
by the House should be differently arranged
in assessment, that is open TO correction.
But that something should be lonesome
effort made to remedy what everybody is
aware OF and is complaining of-calls for
no extended argument. North, south, east
and west alike are Interested. Even those
Journals that lead il the cry for free trade
and We're SO enthusiastically sure that a
low tariff would bring about a commercial
millennium, when the devil of hard tins $
would be chained UP for Z thousand years.
are now admitting that the government
allowance is Inadequate to its proper SUD-
bort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07

$50 you want to be a policeman said the
medical examiner.
YES" replied the candidate. 81 am in
first-class physical condition generally. But
I'll tell you, frankly, that fear I am slightly
color-blind.''
Hmm. I suppose that must be taken
into consideration, though the real optical
difficulty that the force has to struggle
against has more to do with form than
color"
81 never heard of it."
cts a recent discovery. But it is very
confusing in its results. 1t seems to abso-
lutely deprive man of his sense of proper
ton, so that an electric-lighting pole looks
no bigger. to him than stick of kindling
or a clothes-pin.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07

An unfavorable report was made by the
committee appointed by the Commissioners
to investigate the subject of locating a con-
tagious hospital on Anaiostan Island Fail
ing to get a permit to erect a pole at the
corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 18th
street, to replace one alleged to be in a
dangerous condition, President Thomas of
the United States Electric Light Company
had pole put up before the police discov-
cred that the work was going on: Presi-
dent Thomas and the lIemen were ar
rested. An order has been issued proflib-
ting the sale of intoxicating liquors in the
DIVISION except in regularly licensed
places. According to reports made by ply
sicians to the health officer. measles are
prevalent in the city. An agreement has
bee.: reached by the Building Trades CouE-
ell with the brewers. The death of David
McClelland occurred. The hearings before
the House District committee on the dollar
sas bill We're concluded, and the commit
tee has reported a substitute bill to the
House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07

Presidential booms are being aired care
fully and persistently in the north but the
campaign in behalf of some good southern
man seems to have subsided. What has
become of the selfacting movement in the
interest of ]. A. White, the Columbus, Ga,
shoemaker, who presented himself on COM
bined democratic, free silver, labor and
Dixie platform nearly a year ago? If Whit
Ley and Carlisle and Olney are all unwilling
there may, after all, be a chance for White.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07
Our COl0red Dress Goods

DEPARTMENT. LOOKS LIKE JoBRING HOSE
STOCK. SO MANY PIECES AND STYLES THAT
WE HAVE VERY LITTLE COUNTER SPACE
LEFT To SHOW THE MANY PRETTY
SPFING DESIGNS. But, AS THE SAYING; GOES
WHAT CAN'T BE CURED MUST BE EN-
DURED.' WE SHALL. DO TIE BEST WE CAN
AND MAKE THE PRICES HELP Us OUT OF
THIS DILEMMA.
EFT'ECf, IN VARIOUS COIIURINGS.
I0c.
2S-INCH ALI.-WOOI. AND MOEAIR AND
WOOL. IN TWO-TONE AND CHAMELEON Eff
FECrS. NO LESS THAN 2OO PIECES
2Oc.
3S-INCF AI.L-WO0L, SIIK AND Wool AND
MOHAIR AND WOOL NOVELTIES, IN LIGHT,
MEDIUM AND DARK COIIORINl;S.
SOC.
40 AND 45-INCH MINED TWEEDS AND IN
GI.ISH CHEvIOTs, IN LIGHT AND DARK
SHADES.
40C.
IS. INCH FINEST Quality OF IMPORTED
SCOTCH PI.AlI,S. SERGE CLOTH, WITH SILK
STRIPES: VERY SWELL FOR LADIES' WAISTS
OR CHILDREN'S DRESSES.
soc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07
Another Arrumenf

mo, SIR said the eminent monopolist, 'l
cannot favor any idea which hinders organ
lied wealth from getting the best of this
government, financially"
That is rather a strange position"
II know it. But anything that annoy:
capital hurts my feelings. l am of sensi
tive disposition and 1 have consideration:
scruples against capital punishment"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07
"a -

Mr.. Huntington is said to possess some
peculiar colloquial ideas as to the use of
the word done Would he consider it
grammatical 10 say "the government was
done?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07
Misplaced Effort.

When in the midst of dreary March
The sun brings sudden June,
And lightly gilds the azure arch
And puts our souls In tune
'Tis then, when joy would be complete
If fate were not contrary,
That furnace strives the house to heat
AS if 'twere January.
But when the snow Is carpeting
The city far and near,
When signing trees their branches swing
In rythms strangely dear,
That furnace, meaning we'll, no doubt,
It's gentlest touch will try
And let the warmth come trickling out
AS if 1t were JUL y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07

Scarcely a day passes that some small
pugilists do not dodge the authorities and
have prize fight with less than one-tenth
of the trouble and publicity that Fitzsim-
mons and Maher had.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07

n nation cannot avoid the expense of
proper defenses even by adopting a policy Of
turning the other cheek whenever a blow t
its pride or authority is struck. That course
is unfortunately the one which invites the
most persistent aggressions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07

The Sultan is perhaps no more to be
blamed for his dislike for newspapers that
publish the truth than is Satan for his
famed aversi On to holy water
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07
Courtesy.

Did You see Broakton?' he asked as the
bill collector came in.
Yes, sir. l went in and told him L was
a bill collector"
and what did he say?'
HE said he was, too, and that if I'd leave
my bill he'd take pleasure in adding it to
his collection"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07

Mr.. Morton's admirers are confident that
there is a great advantage in combining
the star performer and the financial hacker
in the same individual
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07

If New York could induce the weather
bureau to supply the harbor with a fog
on demand it might be regarded as possess
ing very practical coast-defence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07

Hereafter Mr.. Astor's London editors
will understand that they are desired, not
Cor their opinions. but simply to lend local
color to the enterprise. a.s..-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07
A SUGGESTION.

Oh, prythee. all ye girls who may
This leap-year custom keep,
Beware the young man of today
Look we'll before you leap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07

Some of the Roman populace are already
expressing the hope that King Menclek
will rest on his laurels and not start in
for the conquest of Italy. 500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07

Candor in commenting on national ques-
tions is luxury to which William C.
Wbitney's position in the campaign fully
entities him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07

There is certain un-republican tendency
to insist that the Cuban government ought
not to be recognized until it can put on
more STYLE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07

The universal atmosphere is somewhat
disturbed at the present but it probably
betoliens no more than wholesome clear
ing up preparatory to the twentieth CEN
tury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07

There is burning desire in the bosoms of
both Spanish students and American stu
dents to organize hazing competition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07
W Is carpeting

Eighty-four mechanics and laborers were
today credited with eight hours toll on the
city post-office building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07

Mr.. Whitney is always mentioned with
enthusiasm and he always declines in the
same manner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07

The President is answering in his de-
termination to be his own bureau of infor-
IL,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07
zoe Black Dress Goods.

II lin doubt as to latest stvle Cos
tunes, Waists or Skirts visit sd floor
for the ready-Inade garments. Yes
terdayS arrivals complete the collec-
ton of the very latest Paris and Lon
don spring STYLES.
GJ'rostumcs here up to $50. Waists up ia
SO. Separate Skirts mp to S31.:,a.
isis will I've pleasin.ly price for tho
new Grenada and Novelty Cloth Suits.
0S1c9S for the Black Chcvot Cloth Costumes
Will he consi Tered a very low prioe-whcn the gac
menis
GySee the New Taff"ta SILK Waists al SSas Na
Paris made garment So could lie
tractivc.
EPersian SILK Waists Mt S1.9S. different and
plettier than any yet shown al any price.
G. Fer q Black silk Wl;>. Of reliable quality,
latest style. perfect at and careful finish tluSs
at S4..S-aEd wonder.
EFAnoti"r price SURPRISES for best English
Storm Serge Dress Skirt. > wards wide. best per-
caline lining and ,ciyeteen binding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07
Innings

Is the term applied to more fabrics
than any other which is used in a
mercantile business. We have at
least 200 different varieties in stock.
EJSTIE PERCAIJNE FAST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07

"Micky," said Mr.. Dolan, learn to say
no But don't yez make the mistake av
Goin' all yer practisin on yer creditors"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07
SHOOTING STARS.
I.eisurely.

Did you go into society in Philadelphia? p
yes"
And how do they kill time there?"
They don't kill it. They just sit dowr
and wait for it to die a natural death"