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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1897-05-14
The Poppy.

The poppy throughout the east is an
emblem Of death. In many parts Of In
dia this flower is planted upon graves
and in cemeteries. Whether or not the
idea was suggested by the poisonous
character Of the juice is uncertain. 1t
il believed that the poppy was known
% funeral plant to the ancient Egyp-
tians, for upon the tombs opened BY Bel.
soni there appeared representations o.
plants. which were evidently intended
for poppaeA
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1897-05-14
The Tourist Sleeper

on the Union Pacific is an 'sup-to-date''
car. Maximum comfort at minimum
cost is the principle upon which these
cars are built and operated. They run
daily from Council Bluffs and Omaha
to Ogden, San Francisco and Portland.
Pullman porters with every car. For
further particulars address
e. L. LoMAx,
Gen'l Pass. and Tkt. Agent,
Omaha, Neb.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1897-05-14
A Standard Of value.

Our monetary. standard is nothing
but a measure Of values, Upon its sta
bility depend growth and prosperity. It
must be recognized as the very best
abroad as we'll as at home-if our ac.
tive commercial intercourse with. the
leading nations Of the world IL to con-
tinue and develop.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1897-05-14
To Kansas City and the South.
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the Burlingt on. Nearly IL hours faster
than the fastest. Here is the schedule:
Leave Hot Springs. -. 600 p. m. today
Arrive st Joe. ..... $50 p. m. tomorrow
Arrive Kansas City. .s:O0p.m. tomorrow
Arrive st. Louis. Z. .7:19 a. m. next day
Close connections in Kansas City
and st. Louis with all east and south
bound trains. For full information
call on r. d. WEST, Agent.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1897-05-14
WnIRLwIND.
POISONOUS POTATOES.
An Alkaloid Called solanino Does Grea,
Damage Sometimes.

An AlkalOid Called Solanfne Does Great
Damage Sometimes.
It is not very rare to see serious ac-
cidents happen by poisoning from the
use Of potatoes i'll places where food is
supplied by contract, as in schools, pris-
ons and barracks, and astonishment is
expressed that this precious and highly
estimated food stuff should be capable
Of doing SO much damage. 1t is we'll to
know that the potato, even when abso-
1utely sound. contains certain amount
Of vegetable alkaloid called solanine.
The remarkable point is that this SOL
anime is much more abundant in sum-
mer than in winter; whereas it amounts
to .044 per kilogram from November
to February. it reaches the figure Of .238
in July and August. This evil would
not be very great if the production Of
the alkaloid were not still further in
creased by the process Of termination
and putrefaction of the potato. The use
Of potatoes deteriorated in this way may
give rise to cases of poisoning character
ized by vomiting, diarrhea, fever, di-
lated pupils, convulsions and profuse
sweating.
It is usually in the months Of June
and July that these accidents occur, at
the moment when the potatoes Of the
preceding year have begun to germinate
and rot. The contractors Of the above
mentioned establishments send these po-
tatoes there, since they have no longer
any marketable value, because the new
potatoes are already large and reduced
in price.
Il is therefore necessary to watch
these supplies in most careful manner
and to refuse potatoes that show any
black or softened spots or that have be-
gun to germinate. As general thing
potatoes used in eating should be as
fresh as possible. e.-Paris Herald.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1897-05-14
LOWER HoRsEHEAD NOTES.

The splendid grass that now covers
the range is causing stock to look fine.
1t is getting too dry for plowing.
Rev. Stoneman breaches every two
weeks at the Rich school house.
There is a flourishing Sunday school
at the Phillips school house.
There are now fine prospects for an
abundance of wild fruit this season.
Last Sunday Enoch Zones and family
started for Missouri in covered
wagon. They are expecting to spend
the summer back there visiting rela-
tives and friends.
WHIRLwIND.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1897-05-14
Tourist Car to California.

An upholstered Pullman tourist car
is run every Wednesday by the North
ern Pacific. This car leaves st. Paul
2:45 p. m., Minneapolis 800 p. m.,
reaching San Francisco the following
Monday morning. Double berth only
5000. For tickets and reservations
write to any ticket agent N. P. r. r.
Co., or Chas. S. Fee, General Passen-
ger agent, Paul, MINI.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1897-05-14

Capital-By dividing this one dollar
it becomes two, which makes more
money. i pay you these two dollars for
wages, you see.
Labor-But when l go to buy bread
I find them only worth one. SO don't
see it.-From Robinson Crnsoe's Mon
ey," by David A. Wells
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1897-05-14
A Movement For Currencv Re,orn.

mOvemenG Eof currency Reform.
The Massachusetts Reform club Of
Boston has commenced systematic
movement for practical currency reform.
1t has recently passed formal resolutions
demanding that congress shall adopt
some safe plan whereby our legal ten
der paper and silver and our silver GER
tificates shall be slowly withdrawn, and
gold, gold certificates and bank notes
shall gradually take their places" They
further advocate ''such legislation as
will encourage the establishment and
successful operation of small banks with
local capital and knowledge of credits. {"
These resolutions are being sent
throughout the country, accompanied by
statement setting forth the views Of
the club and requesting every friend
Of currency reform to sign the resolu-
tions and send them to congress.
This movement is exactly in line with
the action Of the Indianapolis confer
ence, which was to impress congress
with the fact that there is an over
whelming public sentiment in favor Of
currency Chicago Times-Her-
aid.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1897-05-14
5000 REWARD !.

The Fall River County Stock Grow
ers Association will pay the above re-
ward for the arrest and conviction
constituting grand larceny-of any
person or persons unlawfully handling
any stock belonging to any of it's mem
bers.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1897-05-14
Two Coined Lies,

One of the Chinese coins is called a
''i." Had the result of the election i'll
the United States been different last
November, our largest silver coin would
have been ''lie.''
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1897-05-14

Now that Japan is on the BRINK OF
replacing her currency on the exclusive
gold basis. we presume that we shall
no longer be worried with fearful vi
sions of her growing industrial suprem.
acy, which was alleged to be due to the
silver standard. 1t was affirmed that
Whatever goods Japan sold in this coun-
try, being paid for in gold, practically
doubled the sellers income when the
proceeds We're converted into silver.
And this tremendous advantage the Jap
srese now relinquish.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1897-05-14
PACIFIC SHORT LINE AT o'xE1l1, NEB.
TINE TABLE T:

TINE TABLE:
Leaves: Passenger, Arrives,
1O:l0a. IN. Daily, Except Sunday $3.50 p. IN.
w-Through CONNECTIONS both ways with
Black Hills train. BY taking this line you
can go to Sioux City and return the snme
day. Connections made with all trains for
the east and for South Dakota, Buy local
tickets to O'Neill.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1897-05-14
Comfortt to California.
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Every Thursday afternoon, tourist
sleeping car for Salt Lake City, San
Francisco and Los Angeles, leaves
Omaha and Lincoln, via the Burling::
ton route. It is carpeted; upholstered
in rattan; has spring seats and backs.
and is provided with curtains, bed
ding, towels, soap, etc. An experienced.
excursion conductor and a uniformed
Pullman porter accompany it through.
to the Pacific coast.
While neither as excessively fur
nished nor as fine to look at as palace,
sleeper, it is just as good to ride in.
Second-class tickets are honored and
the price of berth, wide enough and
big enough for two, is only s5.
For folder giving full particulars,
call at the nearest B. & M. r. r. ticket
office, or write to j. Francis, General
Passenger Route, Omaha, Neb.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1897-05-14

Ripans Tabules ours indigestion.
Ripans Tabulss: pleasant laxative.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1897-05-14
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

A y. HOENES, Md,
a. OF the
Battle Creek (Nich.) Sanitariuln.
MEDICAL SUPERINTENDENT OF THE
HOT SPRINGS (S. d. SANlTARIUI
AND THE EVANS HOTEL.
HOT SPRINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-30
Funeral of MIR. Timbcrlake.

The funeral of Mr.. William l. TIMBER
lake took place from his late residence
on Chestnut Hin. yesterday afternoon,
and was attended by large concourse OF
friends who esteemed him In life ana
share with the family the sorrow OF MS
death
The services were conducted by Rev:
Dr. James Nelson. pastor OF Emmanuel
Baptist church. of which deceased had
long been a consistent and jealous mem
her. DR.. Nelson paid tender tribute TO
the Christian character OF the deceased.
whose only regret in facing death was
the separation from those whom he loved.
Mir. Boggs offered a fervent prayer in
which he commended the bereaved family
TO God who promises to be the husband
of the widow and the father OF the
fatherless. Captain Frank w: Cunning
ham sang with pathos and feeling the
deceaseds favorite hymn. Shall We
Meet?"
The interment was in Shockoe Gene
terry. where large company. including
many members of Emmanuel church. were
gathered The new-made grave was COW
cred with beautiful flowers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-30
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEETING.
Annual Address Delivered ana the
Years officers Chosen.

The Alumni Association of the college
met AT noon in the lecture hall. The an
nual address was delivered by Dr. WIZ
liam S. Gordon, who took as his SUBJECT
"Heredity as an Biological factor III
Diseases ,. , oor.
The discussion of the subject was con,
tinued by Drs Stewart Mcclure ana
Landon Il. Edwards.
The association then went INTO the
election of officers for the ensuing year
with the following result: Dr. ne .l,c,,,, ~
chosen president; DR.. +. c. McSparron
of Richmond, vice-president; DR.. Hunter
Mcclure. of Winchester, secretary and
treasurer. ,s.
DR.. Il. s. Hobson retiring president
and DR.. Frank Hancock responded IN
happy speeches. to cordial votes OF THANKS
adopted by the association:
The treasurer's report showed the or
ganizs ton to be in very Satisfactory
condition. a..
A number Of matters concerning the
welfare Of the association were discussed
and arranged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-30
Julius Sycle Son. The Tower Cor. Second and Broad.
BEATEN BY TRAMPS.
MIR. SMITH. OF WILMINGTON, AN
Tackled BY A GANG.
Two Weddings fin Petersburs-rhe
Alleged "Airship' Seen Near FL
,ricrs-Nore About the virginia and
Carolina Railroad Sale.

PETERSBURG, VA, April 3.-(spe-
cial.)-At o'clock tonight, at the resi-
dence of the brides parents, on Hinton
street Miss Maggie Crawford. daughter
OF Mr.. Il. j. Harwell, was married to MI
Hodges Ford. Rev. DR.. j. W. Roseoro
officiating. The occasion was very quiet
and homelike. only the immediate rela-
tives of the two families being present
TO witness the ceremony and extend con-
gratulations. The bride is a most charm
ing and attractive young lady and very
popular among her large circle of ac-
ouaintances. The groom is an estimable
young citizen.
There was another home marriage az
o'clock tonight, occurring at the
brides residence. on Union street, when
Miss Ardenia J. Gentry, daughter OF the
late James Gentry, was married to Mr..
Clarence d. Mlffeton.
A BAD CASE OF ASSAULT.
A bad case of assault and robbery oc-
Cured to-day in the suburbs or Poca-
hontas. John Smith, Of Wilmington, n.
G. being the victim The assailants
are unknown, but who are supposed to
la making their way towards Richmond
smith was badly beaten and cut about
the head and face, and robbed or ABOUT
80 all the money ON his person. He was
hrought 10 the station-house this AFTER
noon. where his wounds were dressed
ONE OF THE MEN ARRESTED.
officer Eanes tonight arrested George
Adams. a white tramp, as being one OF
the three men who assaulted and rob-
bed John Smith this evening IN rov ,a
,as Adams was identified by Smith as
being one of his assailants. Adams halls
,ror, Atlanta. Ca He denies the rob-
herv and claims that he only struck
smith I'm selt-defence. He says that the
other two men may have gotten the
money When last heard from the two
men had taken TO the woods Just Deyond
Riddlss. three miles north OF this city.
THAT AIR-SHIP."
THAT mysterious "air-ship." about
which so much has been said in the
napers OF late, is reported to have been
seen by a number OF citizens OF Ettrick'
and by several persons in this city, on
Friday night OF last week. III was
moving in an easterly direction, ana
some thought II small comet. ana
others took it for balloon. and did not
give 1t much thought.
THE VIRGINIA AND CAROLINA
RAILROAD.
DIR. Peter Arlund. who made propo-
s,tion TO the Common Council last night
TO purchase and build the Virginia and
Carolina railroad. In the event Mr.. De-
Witt Smith, OF New York. should fall
I'm his contract makes the most positive
statement that II the opportunity Is al
lowed him, he will raise the money nee
essary TO build the road. will begin the
work without delay. and Will put up
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-30

$40 900. 10 be forfeited to the city II he
fails II is not publicly known whom
DIR. Arland represents. but he has good
counsel here who backs his statements.
GENERAL NEWS.
The main evidence for the plaintiff In
the $lo0c0 damage suit OF Crawford We.
Harrison. in the Hastings Court. has
been closed. and witnesses for the de-
fence were on the stand to-day. among
them some from. Richmond.
The Buckler Stock Company who were
billed for q theatrical engagement at the
Academy OF Music. are stranded here,
and the members are seeking. as best
they can. TO get 10 their homes.
MIR. J. $. Moody had an interesting
birthday celebration al his residence, on
Old street. II was the anniversary OF
Mr.. Moody's mother. who was rs years
old to-day. and OF Mr.. Moodys wife,
and one OF his sons.
The Petersburg Iron-WorKs has COM
peted it's contract for 1900 projectiles
OF various sizes for the government
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-30

The Spring storms strike
hard those who are thin in
flesh, whose system is weak
and nerves irritable. The
sharp, cutting pains Of neural
gia tell when the blow has
taken effect. Why wait for
the signal3 SCOTS Emul-
sion of Cod-liver Oil with
Hypophosphites feed and
strengthen weak nerves. 1t
should be taken as preven-
tive in every case Of weak
ness and nerve exhaustion.
Early prevention is better
than cure" So says the
wise man. For sale by al druggists
at 50 cents and $t.os
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New Yssh
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-30
Dr. wiuvsin. to- Speak Here.

Rev. DR.. Frank l.. wilkins. late general
secretary OF the international bap,iSt
Young Peoples Union AssocIa,ioh, ~, ".
noon and viii address a mass-meeting at
the Second church that night. lie IS en-
route to wilmington n, G., to attend the
Southern Baptist ConVentioh, i anu 1 popo
list Young Peoples Union leaders. The
arrangements for Monday nights meeting
are in the hands Of a competent com
mittee. and there will be special music
nnd ether attractive features in addition
to the address of DR.. wilkins.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-30

Miss Allie wager, young lady from
King and oneen county. who Is visiting
the Misses Jarrett on east Clay street
was painfully hurt in a runaway acci-
dent on Leigh street yesterday mornins'
Miss wager was driving alone In pnae-
ton belonging to Mr.. Jarrett, when tne
horse took fright at some passing OBJECT
and ran away. The lady lost controi
OF the animal and the vehicle being
brought into violent contact with tree
box. was overturned. and she was thrown
out. She had the good fortune to escape
with only badly lacerated hand
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-30
His Dollars Were Gone.

James Bland. the colored ianitor at the
University College of Medicine, claims 70
have sustained the loss Of So and gold
ring. The money was left in his room.
when he went out several days ago, but
upon returning almost immediately the
possessions We're not his. The actions OF
Suspicious. and detective has been
placed upon the trail. The ring was later
FOUND i'm the bedroom Of the suspected,
and returned to Bland, but the money
e. sin hiding
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-30
Virginia Postmasters.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. April s9.--vir
ginia fourth-class postmasters were ap
pointed to-day as follows:
Boydton-Charles Alexander.
Bristow--E. l.. Hornbaker.
Nash--R. w. Fitzgerald.
Nokesville--John Mellon.
Potomac--C. Il. Nash
Spout Spring-Claybourne Ingc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-30

vice for God was worth nothing, a"
would not save. Faith without wo'h' 70
dead"
The congregation seemed deeply m
pressed, both with the preaching ane ,"v
spirited music. which was helped s'saty
by two sweet solos by Mr.. stewart ,iop-
kIns. All Epworth Leaguers are specially
requested to aid Broad-street League ia
the song service.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-30
MuNYON' s

Improved Homeopathic Home Kennedy
Company put up a separate cure for eacn
disease. AT all druggists mostly =
cents. Guide to Health free
Personal letters 10 Professor Muhyon'
1906 Arch street, Philadelphia. Pa am
swered with free medical advice Tor any
disease.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-30
Revival at Broad-street Church.

Thou art weighed In the balances ana
found wanting" was the text from which
Evangelist George II. Wiley preached last
night at Broad-Street Methodist Episco-
pal church. The speaker was very earn
est and pathetic In some Of the illustra-
lions used He declared that the pro-
fexsion Of Christianity without active SER
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-30
COLDS

MUNYON'S Cold Cure cures colds IN tne
head colds on the lungs. old colds. new
colds. and obstinate colds. and all forms - ~
grip. stops sneezing DISCHARGES from r'.lS, the
nose and eyes. prevents catarrh, diphthe-
ria, pneumonia. and all throat ana lung ~
troubles. These pleasant little pellets are
absolutely harmless. have saved tnou-
sands of lives. and prevented much SICK
ness Price &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-30

DENVER. April 29.-kusene iay.oL
linotype operator on the Denver ~
In eight hours. made recoIo os ~
ems. The previous recora-sS'Ov -,
was held by Baker OF seatt'e' .,.sy,
course OF a days newspaper work. iro'a
average copy that Is furnished GUMS
the day. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-30

LONDON. April 29.-The log OF the Nay,
flower was formally handed over
Thomas r. Bayard. the former On', 81
States Ambassador TO the Court OF -.
James. at 2:so =. NJ. in the dlning-rO0''
OF the Bishop OF London's o.iiciai 'ss'
dence.
A score OF reporters and FIVE ladies "e''
DrQSeut
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-30
CHARGES AGAINST "yAx rLAREN'
They Are Formally Dismissed W
Presbyferfan synod.

LONDON, April 29.-Tbe Presoy ieii''
Synod, in session at Sunderland. to-o~
formally rejected the petition coniainils
charges OF heresy, presented against Rev
John Watson. ID. ID. clan McLafeA .
by vote OF ~ to y, on the ground "
It's irreguiarity. and the strong feeiHs
shown IN the document.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-30

The funeral Of Mr. Dennis Kennedy Will
take place from ST. Patricks church al
Q O'clock this morning The following
gentlemen will act as pall-bearers:
Messrs. James Hartley. Patrick Grace,
John O'Keefe Daniel Mcnamara. Philip
O'Neill Frank Corners. Edward Moran.
and Daniel Higgins.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-30
The Fourqurean-
Price Company.
SoSsS9SS
HOuSefurniShing Goods.
The GrandeSt Values Ever o.
fered for the Money.

ENGLISH PORCELAIN BEAUTIFUL
IY DECORATED DINNER SETS, 100
FULI~SIZE PIECES INCLUDING
LARGE SOUP TUREEN. IN TWO COLI
ORS-GOLDEN BROWN AND DEEP
SEA BLUE-UNDER-G DECO
RATIONS. THE BEST VALUE EVER
OFFERED; REGULARP RICE, sl2; FOR
TO-DAY'S SALE, $6.45 COMPLETE.
Tea Sets. genuine Limoges CHINA, sa-
voy'' shapes. choicest decorations, price
of sets complete. So pieces, for S6.S!.
EXTRA SPECIAL.
q, Handsome Carlsbad China Dinner
sets consisting of 100 full-size pieces,
nicely decorated and gold-lined edges,
would be cheap at SO; special for to-day,
81 &c. complete.
Real China Fern Dishes, with pretty
Dresden decorations and fancy scaEop
edges. gold-lined, would be cheap at CSC,
for 25c. choice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-30
EMPIRE FANS FROM . TO soc.

Embroidery silk, &c. dozen.
Knitting silk Sc. spool.
Dragon Cotton. zoe. dozen spOois.
Hard Rubber Comb. SC.
l5c. Rubber Combs. Sc.
Whalebones. 10c. quality &c.
Garter Web. 2 yards for SC.
Ray PUN llc hottie.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-30
TRIiNxs. SNTCHELs. AND BAGs.

We sell Trunks. and Telescopes Choape:
than the manufacturers.
Friday prices on Baby-Carriagcs VIII
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-03-27
SHERMAN as PREMlER
The Selection OF n ohIoan Regarded q
= BInnder.

h Selection Of the ohi1an Regarded y
= Blnnder.
II is a sourc Of wonder to many thai
Nj. Sherman can be regarded as q safe
man in an important government posi-.
ton. The views of these persons ara
mirrored in a reference to the senator's
record by the indianapolis Sentinel,
which exelaimsa at the appointment, and
says: "He (Sherman) has tangled up
the financial system of the country to
such an extent that no living man thus
far has disentangled it Give him time
and opportunity as secretary Of state
and he will leave to his successors such
a mess of imbroglios with foreign coun-
tries that a Talleyrand would fail tc
solve and settle. How the willy old
Buckeye succeeds in 'fooling' so many
people pretty much all the time is be.
yond our ken"
There is some reason in this view of
Senator Sherman's case. He was un4
doubtedly an important factor in the
creation of the financial legislation un-
der which the government now trans
acts business and which Is admitted on
all sides to embody an unsafe and alto
gether Objectionable system. The
trouble in which the country was
plunged nearly four years ago, and
from which it has not begun to recover,
is traced to the existing financial laws,
in the making Of which Mr.. Sherman'a
influence was q potent influence. In
view of this, it is not to be wondered at
that the proposal to make the Ohio SEN
ator secretary of state is the cause Of
some apprehension throughout the
country. He seems to be a man whose
opinions waver, and it is never a diff
cult matter to quote him in favor OF
all sides of any Of those stable public
questions that are of permanent inter-
est and Importance. We have had Mr..
Sherman for and against a protective
tariff; for and against the maintenance
of q single gold standard, and, as a mat
ter OF fact, he is widely looked upon as
a statesman with a tendency to vacil-
late. Whether or not such a man is
fitted for the post of secretary of state
in the present critical condition of in
ternational affairs is a question that is
reasonably open to discussion, and
there is nothing singular in the exist
ence of a widespread conviction that his
appointment to that post will amount to
a mistake if not a serious blunder.-
Binghamton IN. W Leader,