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The herald., 1897-03-14

Corbett a slight favorite. This, how
ever, is due to the larger public follow
Ing Of the Californian. Neither of the
men can be called popular idols, but
Corbett Is trifie less unpopular than
the Cornishman. and that makes the
difference.
Much uncertainty exists regarding
the weight of the fighters. If this were
cleared up the problem of picking the
winner would be less difficult. 1t Is be-
lieved that the climate has affected both
men detrimentally in the matter Of
weight, while it has improved them in
strength and endurance. 1t has been
said on the outside that Corbett will go
into the ring at 165 pounds and Fitzsim-
mons at only trife above the middle
weight limit Nothing definite on the
weight question is obtainable at either
OF the training headquarters Fitzsim-
mons Is inclined to minimize his figures
and Corbett initiates his beyond the
power Of belief. The Californian inti-
mates that he will enter the ring weigh
Ing $50 pounds. while the Corniehman
hints that he will be at about 160 pounds.
Both of these figures are untrustworthy.
for II there were twenty pounds differ
ence Corbett would be a ten to six ia
vorite at the least. Judged by the looks
Of the men when stripped, Corbett does
not weigh more than 173 pounds and
Titzsimmons about 166. BY the partial
let-up In hard work between now and
Wednesday, each man may take on a
pound or two, and 1t Is not probable that
there will be difference OF more than
ok or seven pounds between them on
the day Of the fight.
THE SEPARATE STYLES.
Regarding the style Of the fight, II
looks a. II 1t would be conducted ON
separate lines by the two fighters. This
Is the conclusion reached after watch
ing each man ait work ever since tho
training began, Fitz will evidently try
to force 1t at short range, while Corbe.t
will cNng to long arm style. Thus, il
Fftz wins, the fight should be short. less
than eight rounds, while II Corbett pre-
walls 1t should run we'll over ten rounds.
Fitzsimmcnsf plan Is evidently to end
the fight in one blow. There Is no Ques-
tion that the Cornishman can knock out
any Mving man II he can get In all Of his
Of his science will be devoted to secure
IN opening for one Of his famous hooks
Or swings He has been doing the kini
Of work that increases his hitting ycwer,
and he carried 1t to an extreme that al
nzppt fnterferes with his speed.
Then ne has allowed his trainers, par
(4cularIy Roeber. the wrestler to smash
eim some pretty hard ones on the face
&n6 body, seemingly for the purpose Of
toughendnQ him to punishment. This
looks ~ II he irltended to risk being hit
BY Corbett In the hope Of getting an
Opening for one Of his killing blows.
HAS TAKEN CHANCES BEFORE.
FitE ha6 <a1pen chances Of this kind be-
fore. ID hip aght With Peter Maher in
Gekieo xahef hit 6ilm and almost put
The herald., 1897-03-14

to be in this city. During the world S
fair a letter was sent from Siberia In
his care to man who was visiting Chi
cago. The writer of the letter had no
doubt that Mr.. Ross could find the per-
son for whom 1t was intended. And
SO he did, through the Russian consul.
Mr.. Ross has been selling stamps for
the last five years to Mr.. Burton's son,
who has quite reputation as phila-
telist. The young man was anxious to
go into the business on a large scale
and his father consented.
"If I can trade the Bardon house for
a collection of stamps" said Mr.. Bur-
ton, sr., II will set you up in business.
Bring me a stamp dealer and l will talk
trade with him.
Young Mr.. Burton correspnded with
Mr.. Ross. and the deal was consum-
mated. About two weeks ago Mr.. Bur-
ton and his son came from Lake Gen
eva, and the counting Of stamps was
begun. They worked late and early and
when they had counted out $35, 900 worth
they quit. An express wagon was piled
high with the stamps that Mr.. Burton
took to his home In Lake Geneva Chi
cago Times Herald.
The herald., 1897-03-14
TIE CHANCES Of THE PUGS
Corbett and Fitz Will Battle on
Separate Lines
LONG ARM AND SHORT ARM
The Different Blows That May Decide
Wednesdays Fight
Pits VIII Strive to Fight It Out sr Short
Quarters, While corbstt VIII Work
From . Distance
LONG ARM AND SHORT ARM

CARSON. New. March 12.-Both
Corbett and Fitzsimmons have reached
the perfection Of condition. Nothing
will be done by either of them between
now and Wednesday next to make their
training any finer. Each man will mere
ly endeavor to hold himself in the same
physical shape that he stands today;
more hard work would make them stale,
and a stale fighter is worse than an url-
trained one.
In sizing UP the respective chances of
the two fighters, the sporting men who
hope to turn q nimblc penny by the
betting are face to face with problem.
Unbiased judgment shows 1t to be an
even thing. although the betting makes
The herald., 1897-03-14
"Th. Literature Of the Lower seIi''

OF the making Of books there Is no end,
and Of the reading thereof. There are the
dull. the vulgar, silly books; there are
the books which, as we have said, have
music in them, and sing to US. There are
some books, again, which feed the
hungry, and some which seem to take
one by the hand, at times. and pull one
up out OF the slough Of dependency.
There are also, and this has been proved,
the books which are infectious, infect
ious with morbid fever and impatience,
with ugly, selfish fancies, with hatred Of
order and cleanly ways and decorum.
The literature Of the lower self Is all the
vogue just now. and comes pouring with
the rest along the great stream that car
ries so many Of US along with 1t, as we
cling to our boards and RATS. to oui
volumes, branded. decorated and label
ed. But who will deny that 1t the great
upsurging Of print. among all these
repetitions and platitudes and SHREK
Ing defiances and voluble repetitions,
there are certain voices speaking alone
straight from the heart, and reaching
to ours?-Mrs. Ritchie In The Bookman.
The herald., 1897-03-14
Deceived by the Wages Lie

The continued MISREPRESENTATION
made by high-tariff advocates about the
high wages paid in this country and the
condition of our laboring classes have
led the laboring people of the world
to believe that all that was needed to
insure success was to get both feet on
American soil when they would be seized
and led right into an easy job with good
pay coming.-Manchester LID Union.
The herald., 1897-03-14
Prsrenul.ltes TO prospsrltx

The sooner the people learn that no
administration can create prosperity
the better for them. Laws can be favor
able or unfavorable. but they create no
wealth. They cannot make men pru-
dent in investment. Industrious. saving
or honest. These things lie at the bot
tom Of observation-disclosures Journal
The herald., 1897-03-14

was arraigned as a drunken bum be-
fore the Yorkville court.
Such Is the rise and fall Of the house
of Field.
Secum saxa, ni-Edgar Saltus, in New
York Journal,
The herald., 1897-03-14

Never wear ahoe that will not allow
the great TOO to lie n etraight line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
Keen Out of Public Office.

From the Kansas City Star.
This rage for Office is one of the strange
things in American life," observed j. B..
Henderson, the well-known former United
States senator from Missouri, to a reporter
at the Coates House this morning. IF a
man would exert in private pursuits the
same care. the same energy. the same tall
ents and ability, the same study, the same
general activity that are required to be
successful in office. he would make more
money and be happier. The thirst for Office
is one of the unaccountable things in
American politics. Possibly it is great be-
cause an American likes to be considered
and trusted by his fellows. The craving eX-
ceeds that in other countries, because,
where offices are appointive, it is sign Of
trust of only one person, or of cabinet,
or of a few persons, at best" The honor
here is the expression generally OF ones
fellow citizens.
Gen. Henderson should know whereof he
speaks, since he was United States senator
for eight years. a member of the Missouri
legislature for three terms. twice de-
feated candidate for Congress and several
times special prosecuting attorney for the
government. He advises young men TO
keep out OF office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

From the New York Evening Post
An importer of teas has placed on view
in his shop window a tea plant in bloom
The plant was sent to him from northern
Japan two years ago, and having been
Kept at temperature constant between 40
and 80 degrees, has had, he says, re-
markedly viborous growth. From eighteen
Inches 1t has grown to a height of thirty
SIN. and 1t seems to lie fresh and healthy.
A blossoming tea plant is a rarity in
this latitude, said the owner Il have
been somewhat surprised by the success
with which my care has been rewarded.
My success has led me to undertake a
number OF experiments in tea culture the
outcome of which / am awaiting with in
Try, put with small success from a COM
mercial point of view. An inferior article
mas been grown in Georgia and North Car
oiina' not only is it inferior in quality. but
the cost of production is naturally much
nlsher than in tea-growing countries. Tea
reter mas been grown, so far as | know.
as tar north as New York, and it never can
be Tor commercial purposes
My experiments, however. will sbow
that Its cultivation here is possible Next
summer l hope to have a tea plot in INV
garden. P ~ my
me growth of this particular plant has
been steady. Some months ago I cut a
number of slips from it, but failed in nv
attempt to bring them anywhere near to
maturity. After that failure 1 noticed
some shoots spHnging from the stem of
the plant near the EARTH These 7 covared
completely with dirt, in the expectation
mat they would take root / found the
other day that they had taken root and 7
Few nope to bring them forward nicely,'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
Memorial Bazaar.
Pennsylvania Silveritc Will Not Stand
in Bryan's Way.


Kansas City. M9,. dispatch says: Rep
resentative Champ CLARK of Missouri. in an
interview few days. ago. declared in favor
of Joseph c. Sibley OF Pennsylvania FOR the
democratic vice presidential nomination in
1900. That intervieW r9ached the ears of
Mr.. Sibley, and her addressed a letter to
Chairman Cook o6otheonlemocratic state
committee Oh the subject In the. letter,
which was made Phbiie today. Mr.. sibley
says: 'is
81 believe the natural leader in the next
contest is Mr.. Bryan. i believe he is a far
stronger man in m6fal and intellectual en-
dowment than any Gone who will be liable
to compete for the pomif ation against him.
II elected, he will make "a far better execu-
tive because of his Intimate touch with the
people and his knowledge of their needs,
and he would give tie people OF this coun-
try an administration OF which every true
American might be proud
las to who shall be the Vice President
at the most is not serious consideration
Frankly, l admit that, ramed on a ticket
with Mr.. Bryan. with platform that rep
resented the head, the heart and the con-
ton, should esteem 1t most profound
honor, but ! will be fully frank when say
that another man than myself could more
certainly enkindle enthusiasm. promote har-
ruony and inspire courage In action.
My candidacy Should not Tor one mo-
ment be permitted % stand In the way of
such desirable person. The cause for which
we struggle so far outweighs the personal
lily OF any individual that no friend of mine,
however ardent may be his personal attach
meit. shall be permitted to URGE any con-
s.derations In my behalf, which might alone
serve my personal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
Read the Game Law to the QuaiIs.

Read the Game Law to the QuailS.
From the st. Joseph (do.) News
Judge R. E. Culver sat on the bench in
the circuit court at Albany last week as
a special judge in the trial Of DR.. Barbour
for murder. After the case had gone to
the Jury the twelve men struggled for
many hours in vain attempt to arrive
at verdict. Day and night Tiny argued
Until court and bailiffs grew weary with
the monotony Of their tedious wait. Judge
CuIver's thought few to the fields. and he
longed for his favorite shotgun. The best
thing he could do was to rent a gun. and
as he lett town he said: I've waited on
that jury for two days, and now / guess
those twelve fellows can wait on me a
while. I'm going hunting" And hunting
he did go. Out in a lonely field he met q
raw-boned young man who was at work
en- the years corn crop. Say, stranger,
is there anything to shoot around here?'
asked the Judge. Eyes, just seen a lot o.
quail light in that brush patch over yon-
der" was the willing response. "But it is
against the law to shoot quail now" re-
Piled the jurist. who was wishing then that
game laws had never been framed. well.
I'll tell you how do in cases O. this kind"
volunteered the obliging native. when I
see q lot o. birds like that just reads the
law to 'em, and then II they don't ay
Shoots
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
WOmen's Pockets.

Ladies fifty years ago. when going on a
Journey by stage coach. carried their cash
In their under pockets. There were no rail-
ways opened in Wales them and people who
nad not a close carriage either went in the
mail coach or in a post chaise. Farmers
wives and market women wore these large
under pockets. I remember my Welsh
nurse mad one. wherein. If she took me out
gathering, she carried bottle of milk and
a lot OF biscuit or a parcel OF sandwiches.
often a clean pinafore as well Her pocket
on those occasions was like big bag. I
wee pocket for me to wear under my frock.
out Of some stun like bedticking, similar to
that Of which she made her own big pock-
cts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

myself. every man has his star, and
chose mine. Look. do you see yonder star
IN the direction of the Great Bear? That
IS mine. 1t is called Arcturus' Well I
said. shine out Arcturus: 1t is a sign that
we shall enter Palermov Undoubtedly,
said the general. with one Of those en-
phatic infections expressing a deep and alb
soi'ite confidence which admitted of no
doubt about his destiny
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
Gnribaltli's Star.
Prom the Contemporary Review.

Tu-r gave ne most characteristic
touch of Garibaliis singularly sentimental
character. Il remember" he said that
during one of our silent night marches
was riding by the side of the general, when
presently he looked up with infinite calm
ness and serenity at the vault of heaven.
1t was brilliant moonlight night He
said with that sweet smile of his. 1t is
strange, when 1 was quite a lad said to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

Excuse me-" he said, "if I seem to be a
little impertinent, but my curiosity has
gotten SO much the best of me that must
venture question"
What Is it?''
Are you gentleman going goiting or .
lady going cycling3'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

From Paris paper we take the follow
ing conversation in a police court: ~
The President-"It appears from your
record that you have been thirty-seyen
times previously convicted
The Prisoner OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Is not
perfect"-London Globe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

whether 4 situation or a SERVANT
want ad. in The Star will reach the
person who can fill, your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
From the Council B

From the Council Bluffs Uova) Nonparicl.
The Washington Star is certain that the
Cleveland babys socks will cause Jerry
Simpson to denounce plutocracy a few
more rounds. Sock it to 'em.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
Annotated Editorials From the Star.
From the Scranton Pa.) Tribune

The Washington Star congresses volumes
into sentence when it says: 'Bossism and
politics for revenue only are the outgrowth
of the neglect of people to attend properly
to their public duties"
The intelligent remedy for political Ills
is for the best citizenship to get off the
perch of top-lofty criticism and get down
into the trenches of active, incessant, de-
termined political effort. 1t Is not so nice
an atmosphere down there in the trenches
in the democratic miX-up of Gil classes and
conditions of men as it is up in the tree
tops where the white doves of civic phari-
seeism sit in peace and grumble: but 1t has
this decided advantage. that when once
one gets used to it one can accomplish a
great deal more for good.
Bossism supersedes leadership in the
ranks of the active politicians only when
the good citizen goes to sleep. When he
is awake he is man enough to keep bossism
down to it's proper place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

s:a:s ;ss AMID %'sf ssss sss ST .08
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
From the Peoria Qn.) Journal.

From the Peoria ON Journal.
In taking a glance over the field The
Washington Star does not see much for
The administration to feel thankful for in
the recent elections. That paper, which
was a strong supporter of the adminlstra-
ton throughout the campaign. sees nothing
but disaster ahead for the party if it con-
tinues to be dominated by the bosses. The
conclusions arrived at by TIE Star are
worth considering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
From the Rochester Post Express.


The Washington Star. writing before last
weeks elections We're held, directed atten-
ton to the fact that the democracy vas
making a strenuous play for the control
of the leading cities of the country" 1t
had already enjoyed the upper hand before
the battles of a week ago were fought in
Chicago, Indianapolis and Cincinnati. To-
day it is also master in New York, Louis
ville-not to speak of Rochester and Buff
falo, and other cities OF less numerical i'm
portance. in fact in nearly all our Ameri-
can cities of any particular account with
the exception of Philadelphia. Boston and
Baltimore. Commenting upon this state of
things The Star remarks that 'the advan-
tage gained from n party standpoint, Will
be very great. The cities exert a consider
able inf1uenc : in politics. In hotly contested
campaigns New York city has often deter
mined the complexion of the majority vote
of the state, Baltimore of Maryland, Chica-
go of Illinois, Indianapolis of Indiana and
Cincinnati of Ohio All of them are grow
irg cities. and the patronage is enormous.
Shrewd and capable party managers so
intrenched ought to ask no more at any
time to put up most stirring fight" All
obviously true. Take the Greater New
York. for instance Triumphant Tammany
may he sure will not be content with
the control of the metropolis. but will use
her patronage so as to strengthen the de-
mocracy throughout the entire state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

AS to the influence II William j. Bryan
in the recent canvaS The Washington
Star, goldite, does not see through the same
spectacles as our local lights who argue
that in some places where Mr.. Bryan spoke
In. Ohio there was falling OFF in the silver
vote The Star, noting Mr.. Bryans in
creased hopes because of the result or
last weeks elections, says:
"SiIver was undoubtedly an issue in this
years contests, and Mr.. Bryan was as
aggressive in advocacy of it as he was last
year Moreover. wherever his personal
presence was felt the situation seems to
have been affected in siver's interests
All of this justifies to the fullest
Mr. Bryans haunting assertion that the
silver issue is not dead. He Is entirely
right about that. 1t lacks great deal OF
being dead. 1t may not possess the strength
with which Mr.. Bryan accredits 1t, but 1t
is a live ISSUE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

Exquisite Irish point lace curtains-3h
yards long-S6.5 80 curtains % 40
at at , the furniture ,ar stOres-to S4 W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

Lot of ladies' derby rib Il ~H .--
bed vests-25c. values-for II VuAT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

Lot of children's merino vests Il -
10 to 14year sizes to go n,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

Lot of ladies' 81 "R. & c. e..
slightly soiled corsets-black
white and gray-shall be offered O,3C
for a day ut ................ WV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

Lot of children's wool mitts M
to go for. ......... ....... VUG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
From the Newport Or. H. News.

FROM the Newport tR. L. News.
The Washington Star is led to remark
that the public had come to regard George
M. Pullman as one of the wealthiest men
In the country, and that popularity an ac-
cepted estimate placed the figure at $4,000
900. This did not seem too high. He had
for years shared largely in one of the most
profitable of monopolies; his business con-
nections gave him many opportunities, and
all of his time had been devoted to money
getting. The piling up of millions by such
man seemed therefore. In the public ;nind
TO be an easy matter. But when the estate
comes to be probated it is found to repre-
sent but about sS,000.C00. being not far from
one-sixth of tie public estimate.
We suspect from recent observations that
a great many other estates are viewed
through magnifying glasses of almost
equal, # not entire, intensity. This is an
age when we speak of millions as though
they were mere trifies, and yet there is not
one man in ten thousand that has any
clear idea of what a million is. as applied
to either money or to miles. Mr.. Pulman's
much less than had been supposed. Daniel
Drew was once credited with twenty-five or
thirty millions; but when the crisis came it
was found chat he was not worth dollar.
And so, the estates of Jay Cook, Robert
Garrett, Jay Gould and many others.
though large, have not met public expecta-
tions.
All this leads The Star to say: ct is
trite enough to add also that there is prob
ably as great a mistake made about what
large wealth brings to men, The very rich
man is necessarily a very busy and a very
anxious man. He has little leisure, and
no release from care. 1t requires as much
work to keep wealth together as it does to
pile ii up. Mr.. Pullman was kept steadily
in the harness. and died in harness. AS
millionaire he found as little time for leaf
irg as when he was first laying the foun-
dation of his fortune"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

Lot OF India liDOn aprons-sOme with tucks
and lace trimming-some have wide helms
and Neutrality-suspicious. have
assD as%s ! as Sl'h 'aeas-sss: 2OC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
Curtain sale.

Fine Nottingham lace cur
tains-full length and handsome FIN
pattern pasterns6 ,aS values-to go to- IWCo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

Boys fine beaver and covert top coats
in 3 to S-year siZes-with velvet and velvet
inlaid colars-plaid lining-also boys' hand
p ar button;-co las trim a A mo
med with kersey st aps-to 04E oVS
60 for ..................
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

Miss Lou Shtiltz of this city, while out
for a bicycle ride near the Geological Park
yesterday afternoon, met with painful
accident. AS she was returning to the city
she lost control of the pedals coming down
the hall, ard her wheel ran rapidly forward
until II struck a stone and threw the young
lady violently to the ground, knocking her
senseless. : Medical attention was secured,
and it was found that nc bones were
broken, but her face was terribly lacerated
and she will probably bear the scars TO her
grave. She was brought to her home in
this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26
Special values.

fl & ::a 12Hc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-26

game of foot ball between teams rep
resenting the Howarti University of Wash
inston and the John Hay Industrial School
of this city attracted about a thousand
people to the grounds at Colross yesterday
afternoon: The Washington team won .by
a score of 81 TO o. -.., go,