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Evening star., 1898-02-18
Croker for the Senate.
From Ieslie'a WeekIy

Croker for the Senate IS the latest rumor.
in Tammany Hall was the speech of a
regular reformer. He demanded that char
acter and fitness should govern in the selec-
ton of office-holders, opposed the creation
of unnecessary places and sinecures. and
insisted on faithful, honest and conscien-
tious service from all city employees No
civil service reformer could have spoken
more earnestly or vigorously. 1t is said
that Mr.. Croker cherishes an ambition of
his own He Is seeking the leadership of
his party In this state, as we'll as in the city
OF New York, because he wishes to be its
absolute master hereafter 1t is his hope
to elect democratic legislature next fall.
and. In that event, to have himself selected
as Senator Murphy's successor through his
control of the legislature, as Senator Piatt
was elected by similar means. This Is the
significance of Mr.. Croker's determination
to set aside Senator Hill, and all his
friends, and to make Mr.. Murphy SUBJ
servient to his wishes. Mr.. Croker feels, 1t
Is said. that he is entitled to vindication,
and his election to the Senate would give
him that for all time. 1t was reported
some time ago that Senator Murphy was
tired of Washington life, and would not de-
sire to be reelected, but more recently 1t
has been understood that he was not
averse to remaining where he is 1t would
certainly add to the picturesqueness of
politics II Croker and Plat could be the
senatorial representatives from this great
state. But politics Is mighty uncertain.
Evening star., 1898-02-18

the offense on a money basis. The COM
munity demands that those who seek to
defraud the purchasers of table supplies
be punished. both because of their wrong
doing and as a warning to others who are
engaged in the same nefarious business.
The process of selling oleomargarine and its
kindred products in the name of butter ia
similar in spirit to the bunco game of SELL
ing to an innocent purchaser a mass of in
ferior metal gilded on the surface, on the
claim that it is solid gold. The specific
charge against the men who are about to
less they can Duy a compromise or procure
another poStponement, Is that they and
their agents stripped from the packages
containing the imitation of butter all dis
tingushing labels and marks, with the
purpose of selling the commodity as genu-
inc butter. The law requires that every
package of material made to serve the pur-
poses of butter must be plainly marked In
order that prospective purchasers may
know precisely what they are about to buy.
In addition to defraudng customers by CIV
ing them what they are not expecting.
there is further and more serious fraud in
that INSCRIPTIONS dealers sell as butter the
imitation and charge for it the full prices
regularly charged for the real article,
whereas the imitation costs materially less,
and when properly identified brings at retail
only about half the price of the genuine.
Thus the fraud is cumulative and deserves
the most rigorous prosecution and punish
ment. The government cannot afford to
temporize with those who deliberately and
even openly defy it's laws.
Evening star., 1898-02-18
The Situation Today.

Our relations with Spain monopolize at
tention. They are delicate, and within
week have become complicated in the ex-
trepe. The de Lcme and the Maine cpl
sodes would have completely upset hasty
or an Unbalanced people. but the Ameri-
can people nave met them admirably. Fol
lowing now hard upon their heels Is the
arrival of a Spanish man-of-war come. in
the language of diplomacy. to return the
visit of the Maine to Havana. There is
distinct bravado in this move. which even
diplomacy cannot hide. but the American
people will meet that admirably. too.
Spain disclaims the sentiments uttered
by Senior de LONE. her representative at
the time. in his letter to Senior Canalejas.
in terms that are adequate. 1t was to be
expected that she would do so. Less than
that would have left her without standing
among the nations So gross an offense
could not have been justified in any way
or been allowed to pass in silence by her.
The personal aspect of the de LONE mat
ter closes thus satisfactorily.
But with respect to Span's declarations
about autonomy and reciprocity for Cuba,
they do not and cannot in the slightest
change the situation Had she been in
sincere. as Senior de LONE confessed that
he was. she could not have admitted 1t
as he did But let her language and mean
ing be accepted without reservation, there
still remain stubborn and vital facts. Au-
tonomy is failure, and reciprocity In the
circumstances would be but a farce. r-he
one stands rejected. and for the other
there is no foundation upon which 10 build
Spain cannot by reclamation restore peace
in Cuba or by negotiations with the United
States revive business and prosperity in
therefore. except to relieve herself of the
imputation of trickery, brought upon her
by her own representative, hat Spain
asserts innocence of bad faith? Why
should the United States longer consider
the questions of home rule for Cuba and
commercial advs ntages for herself in trad
ing with the island when the indisDu.abIe
facts show plain state of thingso In
the circumstances Spains sincerity Is prac-
ticaly nothing, but Spain's helplassness
everything.
Our duty with regard to the visiting
Spanish warship will of course be scrup-1-
lously discharged. There is not an Amer
lean port where she would not be entlr ,ly
safe She is guest, although unlimited
Her coming lacks, in our eyes, both candor
and excuse. But peace prevails in the
United States, and, more than that, we
make warfare only in the open fashion.
No greater misfortune could befall this
government than for any harm TO come to
this ship while she is in American waters
Her security is even more sacred while she
is here than is that Of our own ships at
home.
Everything in good season and in the
proper order. The duty of the United
states to intervene in behalf Of peace for
Cuba Is greater at this moment than ever,
and everything seems moving toward its
early discharge. The country should stand
Dy the President. who should, and there
Is every reason to believe. will, consider
the sentiment of the country
Evening star., 1898-02-18
Manual Training.

Senator Mcmillan seeks to carry out the
desires of the Commissioners and the citi-
zens OF the District in the matter of pro-
Fiding adequate manual training facilities
The amendment he presented yesterday to
the District appropriation bill merely SUD-
plies the sums named in the estimates of
the Commissioners, which were disregarded
by the House appropriations committee and
the House itself. The sum is not large in
view of the wide possibilities of manual
training for permanent benefit to the com.
munity- The Board of Trade is actively in
terested in the project of building two large
structures that will provide adequately for
Inc manual training needs of the public
school system for many years. The recent
special meeting held by the board at which
this subject was discussed showed that the
people have come to realize the value of
this line of education and want it carried
out to such an extent that 1t can produce
maximum of good to the city. The present
demand is for practical education The
manual training endeayor does not seek to
turn out trained mechanics or to apprentices
boys and girls to a trade or handicraSt II
does not in any way trespass upon the field
OF labor 1t aims at the DEVELOPMENT of
sections of the youthful brain that lie dor
mant un0er the usual methods of education.
IL brings the boys and girls into contact
with things rather than thoughts and gives
their natures a wholesome balance. II
SHOWS them how to do things that have
hitherto been beyond the reach Of the chill
dren or school age, who have been kept
from all forms of practical endeavor by the
necessity of close attention to books. The
beneficial effect is physical, mental and
moral The man who can use his hands in
teiilgently is more competent man and
therefore better citizen than the man
who. with similar mental eauipment. can
use only his mind. This is the theory of
manual training If 1t were more clearly
appreciated by the legislators there would
doubtless be less questioning as to the need
OF providing for complete DEVELOPMENT of
the system. The local schools are excellent
IN their present condition. but they lack
materially in advantages such as have been
nberally supplied by other and smaller COM
munities along the line of manual train
ing. Until the District possesses a fully
equipped and commodiously housed manual
training school 1t cannot be classed "a en-
toying thoroughly adequate educational IA
cilities- To the end that this deficiency be
supplied without delay the Senate ought by
all means to accept Senator McMiIlan's
amendment and insist upon its retention in
the appropriation bill.
Evening star., 1898-02-18
Proceed With the Oleo Trials.

Next week, according to the present
Understanding. the trial of the persons
charged with violating the oIeomarxarine
laws will occur in Philadelphia Nothing
should be permitted to intervene to pre-
vent the prosecution of these men, who
have sought in every way to avoid stand
Ing trial They have offered compromise
Sums to stay the hands of the government,
and these sums have been properly refused.
Taking advantage of a change in the office
Of Attorney General and of the coineidental
absence from the city of the Secretary of
Agriculture. who has been energetic In the
effort to suppress oleomargarine frauds,
these same persons have increased their
compromise offer. That should likewise be
rejected, al should all propositions to settle
Evening star., 1898-02-18
Trust the Government.
From the Philadelphia Press.

with the continued tension Of feeling and
uncertainty respecting the appalling ca
tssirophe to the Maine there rests un-
abated the continued duty of sobriety and
reserve of judgment. This Is due to truth.
to reason and to ultimate justice. 1t is not
an hour to infiame passion or to precipitata
hifty conclusions. but q time for cool
cecnseis and calm dellbcration. with q de-
termination to await the result of thoroueh
investigation, and to accept its mandates
WI en- they shall be made clear, whatever
ttey may be-
This is the attitude Of our government,
and 1t should be the attitude of the peonie
The administration has met the emergency
with admirable discretion
Evening star., 1898-02-18
National Defense.
From the New York Tribune.

All may now realize. as many did not a
few months ago. that 1t Is amazing folly to
curtail preparation for avail and coast de-
Tense until more ships or guns or docks or
men are needed. ship like the Maine
cannot be replaced in a day. though 1t can
be DESTROYED IN an instant. The hundreds
OF trained ard experienced men who know
ECw tc handle all the complicated and deli
sci cannot be replaced in a day But ships
are waiting completion because money for
armor plate has not been provided Guns
Tor coast defense are delayed. and the
training OF more men for both arms Of the
service, and the building of docks that are
absolutely necessary to the nations safety.
for the same reason. Congress has talked
as II 1t meant to bring about a war in a
week. But 1t has declined to vote money,
as II 1t believed there could be no need of
national defense for ten years to come.
Evening star., 1898-02-18
A February AfterthouRht.

Il like our janftor," said the young man,
thoughtfully. Il wouldn't accuse him of
being ill-natured under any circumstances.
But he is slow: there is no doubt about it;
he Is very Slow
You mean he seems Indifferent toward
his duties?'
No He is likely to overdo things when
he gets started. You remember how last
August all the newspapers were publishing
the warning Keep cool""
yes"
"Well. our janitor Is just beginning to
take 1t to heart"
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Unenviable.

Where ignorance is bliss, no doubt
'Tis folly to be wise;
And yet how oft men look about
And truly sympathize
With folk who feel that they're au fait;
Especially one, to wit,
The man-you meet him every day
Whose halo doesn't fft.
All. better be the wight at whom
The scornful finger points
Because his trousers dreadful DOOM
Grow baggy at the joints.
Than he whose empty phrase falls pat;
Who plays the hypocrite, -
And never realizes that ''' -.
His halo doesn't fit
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Impossible.

The vendetta is a terrible institution"
remarked the man who had been reading
novel. Il am very glad that it could not
possibly gain foothold In this country"
"Of course the American temperament
could not tolerate such a thing"
And, moreover, supposing a man named
Smith were to have difficulty with man
named Brown or Robinson. Just look in
the city directory and see how many fam
lilies would be involved. 1t wouldn't be any
vendetta. 1t would be a war"
Evening star., 1898-02-18
Fire-E.cape. ON Apartment Houses.

rhEC.EbChRcD On Apartment nOu0CBs
The Senate yesterday. at the instance Of
Mr.. GaIlinger, passed a resolution of in
Quiry directed at the District Commission
ers that may produce some valuable and
suggestive facts. 1t asks for information
as to the number Of apartment houses in
the District containing over twenty rooms
and the facilities that have been provided In
their construction for the escape of their
occupants in case Of fire. This inquiry lies
very close to the safety Of many hundreds
Of people. The tendency toward the con-
structfon of apartment houses has been no.
ticeable in the District of late years. and
the number has materially increased. 1t Ia
not known whether the regulations with
regard to the erection of fire escapes on
such structures have been strictly OBJ
served or not. 1t is Just az wen that 90
eminent an authority as the United States
Senate should inquire. for this Ii matter
of first moment to very many interests.
Modern construction 10 such that close at
tention to these details Of safeguarding
Evening star., 1898-02-18

human life is absolutely essential. The
building inspection force at the District
offices is not large enough to keep the de-
sirable amount of watchfulness over all
tine various enterprises under way. The
answer of the Commissioners to this reso-
luton will be awaited in the hope that it
will disclose a satisfactory state of affairs.
If by chance 1t should be found that any of
the structures within the scope Of the
query are not protected by fire escapes
steps will probably be taken at once to
supply the dangerous deficiency.
Evening star., 1898-02-18
A Possible French King.
From the Hartford oour.nt.

Twice now Mr.. Harold Frederic has sug-
gested that Prince Louis Bonaparte, lieu
tenant colonel of dragons In the army of
his imperial majesty Nicholas II Of Russia.
is an interesting young man, with powerful
friends, and that 1t behooves President
Faure's ministers and all others concerned
to keep an eye on him. On the heels OF
this reiterated suggestion comes the rumor
that Prince Louis Bonaparte, now in his
thirty-fourth year. In to marry the girl
Queen Of the Netherlands.
Evening star., 1898-02-18

The representations that the Maine hor-
ror was an accident tend to shift the re-
sponsibility without in any degree tighten
ing it. The charge that this slaughter of
helpless men was due to no outside con-
.nivance is a serious one to bring againSt
the intelligence and discipline of this coun-
trys navy,
Evening star., 1898-02-18

1t Is of course desirable that this couu
Try should be calm. A good way for II to
demonstrate its calmness would be to 60
ahead IN business like manner, as if
nothing had happened. and establish coast
deienses such as country Of its size
obviously ought to have.
Evening star., 1898-02-18

The Californian who resigned his citi-
zenship because he did not approve Of
the way the government was being run
is of the same sort as the man who stays
away from the primaries and complains
of election methods
Evening star., 1898-02-18
SHOOTING STARS,
Had a Good Time,

I am afraid you didn't enjoy your visit
to the theater." said Willie Washington.
oh, yes. did," replied Miss Cayenne.
But didn't see you smile once"
You didn't observe me between the acts
There We're some very amusing things
printed in the program"
Evening star., 1898-02-18

Mr.. Letters commercial theories appear
plausible, but Mr.. Armour is disposed to
insist on a complete demonstration.
Evening star., 1898-02-18

Perhaps M. Zola can find a deeper and
more desperate mystery than the Dreyfus
case in the destruction of the Maine.
Evening star., 1898-02-18

In the theorizing over the Maine dis
aster it is unfortunate for Spain that 1t
has not gained a higher reputation for
plain dealing in the fight with Cuba.
Evening star., 1898-02-18

NJ. Zola has found fiction more profitable
than politics. This might have been a
valuable hint for John j. Ingalls,.
Evening star., 1898-02-18

PRIDE" said Uncle Eben, "am er good
ting In Its place. But er country or er cit
lien Is In hahd luck when he aim got muffin
much 'cepptn" Is pride ter be proud off,
Evening star., 1898-02-18

Senor de LONE will follow General Wey-
ler's example and devote himself to local
politics for time.
Evening star., 1898-02-18
Frequently Appropriat,

Frequently Appropriate.
UT in oblivion's graveyard grim
One epitaph the heart will touch,
And cause mems plying eyes to brim-
The simple phrase He Talked Too
Much"
Evening star., 1898-02-18
A Party with It. Eye "set."

From the Omaha Bee.
Republicans everywhere will this year
keep their eyes firmly nxed ON the repubIi-
can national platform. Time has proved It
to be an admirable document end the prinr
c.ples there sst forth to be In accord with
the best American opinion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-05-06
Ne mortal Services

At the Frances Willard memorial SER
vice held in the M. f. church last Sun
day evening the following program was
given
Anthem, NJ. e. choir.
Scripture reading, Luke 10: 23-42, Rev.
II. w. Clough.
Prayer, DR. Bruske.
Anthem, Presbyterian church.
Short address by Rev. Carell followed
by Geographical Sketch of Miss
Wizards Life" prepared by Miss l. NJ
n. Stevens, acting president of the w.
G. I. T., and which was read by Miss
Winnie Griffin
miss Willard as a Friend" prepared
by Miss Catherine Lieut. Stevenson, Cor
responding Secretary of the National
w. @. L. u. and read by Mrs. Clough.
Duet by DIR. and Mrs Pettyjohn.
Address, Miss Willard as a Leader, "
prepared by Chas +. Bradley. Prof of
Carrot Biblical Institute of Evanston,
Ill, and read by Miss Winifred Trapp
An article entitled miss Willard in
Public Life" by Chas. j. Little, also of
Garret Biblical Institute and read by
Mrs. g. II. Price.
Solo, Mrs. l.. A. Sharp.
Prayer, Rev. III. w. Clough.
Hymn
Benediction by DR.. A. +. Bruske
The program was excellently arranged
and each article was read so distinctly
and pleasantly that the attention of the
entire congregation was held through
the whole service
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-05-06
ArbOr Day Celebration.

Arbor day was very enthusiastically
celebrated at the college. The program
in the chapel was as follows;
Piano Solo ........... ......Harrlet Lancashire
beading ...............'... 49,, MISS OSBORN
SOLO .'... .....'.............frTt' heckner
Quartet and Male Chorus
The address by DR.. Pri ngle was filled
with excellent points and was very much
enjoyed by everyone. The male chorus
was assisted by Rev .Jenness of Bay City.
and in the "Song of Thousand Years"
he sang as a solo a verse which he COM
posed for the occasion running as fol-
lows:
out on the green, the students gather,
Planting a tree with doubts and fears.
Glasses to come will call you blessed,
Under its shade for tn ousand years.
After the exercises were comp eted all
adjourned to the campus to plant their
vines and trees.
1t was an ideal day and everything
PASSED off very pleasantly. The Alpha
Thetas planted a Boston Ivy on the south
side of the gymnasium building and a
woodbine on the east of the main build
ing. Trees and shrubs were planted by
the other societies, the different classes
and individuals in places where they
will most beautify the campus. There
was good deal of enthusiasm shown
and altogether the result of the after
moons work is very satisfactory. How
ever we think that even better results
can be reached by beginning earlier TO
make preparations for the day By so
doing it could be determined what are
the choicest and most desirable kinds of
trees, shrubs and vines which will live
in this climate and soil, and also where
the best specimens of each kind can be
obtained. Such. a procedure could not
but bring about the very best results.
The RECORD would also urge the inn
portance of a more general observance
Of the day. The college should not be
LETT alone in this matter, but the union
school and the whole village would make
an investment. the value of whose re-
turns can not be estimated, by engaging
in this noble work. Such a course per-
severed in for a few years would make
our thriving village workable park for
shade and beauty.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-05-06
A Delightful Evening.

Last Saturday evening the members
of the Euterpe Club with their wives
and husbands, of those who had such,
were invited to spend the evening with
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A Sharp. An informal
reception was given, and in the Ian
guage of the host Refreshments served, !"
but in reality a banquet of delicious
things was placed before the members.
Especially mentioned, by one of those
present, was fruit cake seven years
old and which was so rich and good
that he swore it must have been getting
said 1--WE had simply an ideal time" and
incidentally added there was not a
word of music said or sung"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-05-06
webb Has Moved.

b. s. Webb has been moving his stock
of drugs and wall paper into the new
corner store of the opera house block
this week, and is nicely located i'll his
new quarters Mr.. Webb came TO Alma
from Dewitt in the spring of 1884 and
has been engaged in the drug business
ever since, located in the same place ;
but with his increase of business, which
has been of steady nature, it became
necessary TO have more commodious
quarters and, with that end in view, the
corner store of the opera house block
was fitted up for his stock, and makes a
fine drug store as completed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-05-06
Ministerial Me citing.

The Ministerial and Lay Association
of Lansing District which is TO hold It's
semi-annual meeting in the Methodist
church of Alma next week, is composed
of the pastors, superanuated and local
preachers, exhorters, class leaders, S. S.
superintendent and district stewards of
forty-four pastoral charges. The first
service Of the association will be held on
Monday evening, May 9th, and the ses-
sions will continue through Tuesday
and Wednesday. John p. Ashley, Phi.
d., president of Albion College is among
the speakers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-05-06
Bound over

On Wednesday morning Sheriff Nc
Cullough brought to Alma the alleged
burglar arrested at Owosso for breaking
into Messenger d Co. store. The
prisoner was taken before Judge Dun
ham but waived examination and was
bound over to the June term of circuit
court. The prisoner is a young man
about twenty-three years old and gave
his name as Harry II. Allison. The
manner in which he wore the brace.
let's" would suggest that he had "beeu
there before"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-05-06
The Next Battle.

AS soon as the extense eagerness with
which the public mind has been di-
rected toward the far east by Dewey's
magnificent exploit. has been satisfied
by the detailed reports. the theatre of
interest will be changed 90 the tropical
waters Of the Atlantic, where there is
reasons for believing that events are
shaping for a mighty struggle between
the main fleets of Spain and the United
States.
The only thing that can prevent a
great naval battle in the near future
will be the return Of the Spanish feet to
eastern waters If the enemy's ships,
which sailed westward from the Cape