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Evening star., 1898-12-31
An ExceptiOnal Career.

| The career of the late Mr.. Morrill, was in
every way exceptional in our politics. He
was as fortunate in his constituency as it
| was in him. He was never called upon to
fight for his political life. He never found
| it necessary to construct operate ma
chine. lie gave his best to his people. and
| then left them to put their own appraise
ment upon it. AS he never failed them,
| they never failed him. His re-elections
were accomplished without special efforts
| on his part 1t was sufficient that he was
in commission and desired another term.
| The different legislatures of Vermont called
upon to choose his successor never cared to
know more than this.
And yet Vermont always had number of
able and ambitious men by whom a seat in
the Senate would have been esteemed a
great honor. They had served her we'll in
other capacities. and they were at perfect
liberty to aspire to Mr. Morrills place.
But there was never the promise of success
in such a venture. Mr.. Morrill,, by virtue
of his long and satisfactory service had the
call. and was left undisturbed to the end.
What state profits by such recognition
of such man is easily shown. His famil-
iarity with the forms of business and his
knowledge of public men add very greatly
| to his usefulness in Congress. But it is not
every state where conditions are favorable
to such careers Vermont has remained
sturdily in the republican column. In many
of the other states a change of control
from one party to another is occasionally
registered, and that produces change of
public servants. 1t is in those states that
the storm and stress" of politics find ex-
preston and where even the strongest men
find 1t impossible either to obtain or retain
a foothold without constant appeal to the
| powers of party organization.
But 1t Is good thing to contemplate such
a career as the one just closed 1t is so
complete a triumph of character and ca
paclty. 1t shines so brightly in comparison
with the average joint achievements of
King Caucus and DOODLE
Evening star., 1898-12-31
The Y. VI. c. A, Again EnuinnaI

The purchase by the reorganized Y M c.
a. OF the athletic club house on G street
is a reassuring evidence that the city will
soon enjoy the privilege of a well-equipped
and active association once more For sew
erai years this organization has been in
straits. One misfortune after another over
took 1t, fire twice devasted its property and
placed heavy financial burden upon II.
one OF its most efficient secretaries died and
the membership dropped to minimum
FOR the past two or three years, however.
strong and determined effort has been
under way to recreate this agency for the
betterment of the community Some of
Washington's leading citizens have taken
hold of the enterprise and the association
mas been placed upon a basis of great
potential efficiency through the awakening
thus effected. Pending the establishment
OF the association in a permanent home
which should in it's appointments and ex.
terror appearance be credit to the organ
lzation as well as to the city, it was neces-
sary that some means be found to proceed
with the educational, religious, athletic and
general work at such a pace as befts the
new era which has been entered Thus the
purchase OF the G street building which was
happlly in the market at the right iuncture
accomplishes this desirable end, and if is
TO be expected that within a very few
weeks the association will be in full run
nlnS order, gaining in membership and
preSuge and proving itself anew as of old
vital force for the city's welfare.
Evening star., 1898-12-31

The lion and the bear are perhaps about to
lie down together.
Germany showed a desire to put her oar
in at Manila, but upon polite suggestion
of Admiral Dewey thought better OF it.
There have been times when she would not
have been so tractable. The emperor
rather prides himself on his aggressive
shoulder.
And it was predicted that a revolution in
Spain would follow Immediately the formal
cession of territory to the United States;
that it would be dangerous for her peace
commissioners to return homes after set
ting their hands and seals to such an act.
But Senior Sagasta is still in office, and the
peace commissioners are in no danger.
Did not that ninety days shindy teach
the necessity of being prepared for war!
Has not Spain's folly admonished all the
powers against haste and indulging in un-
wise choler? Short as the war was, was 1t
not long enough to show afresh the terrors
of an appeal to arms? Spain was an easy
mark, but apparently she did not know 1t.
She drew her sword in the belief that she
would prove very formidable in the field.
If the other powers are looking little
more carefully than formerly into their
equipments they are acting wisely.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
An Excellent Cuban Address,

The address of the Junta Patriotica to
the people of Havana touching tomorrow :
ceremonies is a document of which the
people Of Cuba may well be proud 1t is
conceived in the proper spirit and expressed
in excellent terms. The point of Cuban
participation in the celebration of the in
auguratiOn of the new authority is sur
rendered with dignity. At the same time il
is made plain that the Cuban purpose in
the premises was friendly, and entirely in
consonance with the reasonable feelings of
people rejoicing in emancipation from
bondage.
The Cubans see, and wisely. too. that
they are on trial now and should move
with extreme circumspection in every mat
ter relating To self-restraint. Their enemies
will he visilant. Every false step will be
noted and magnified. Every private brawI
Will be pictured as a fragrant outbreak
against authority. Every rowdy will be
multiplied a thousand times, and held up
in his resimental capacity as a menace to
law and order.
The enemies of Cuba accuse her under a
general indictment. They assert that her
people are incapable of self-government
Now is their time To refute this The spirit
of American control is, and will remain.
friendly. Regula tions may sometimes ap-
pear hard, but the situation is difficult The
President is concerned about safety for
lives and property in the island, and he
desires of all things to see the people settle
down TO everyday pursuits. The complete
pacifcation of the island is the one object
of his endeavors.
A jubiAtion more or less. therefore is of
small moment. The Cubans can afford to
forego a frolic or two. There would be
some risk in a weeks festivities at this
time. The Spaniard is justly an object of
hate in Cuban eyes. and he is still much in
evidence in and around Havana. But his
days are gliding swiftly by and as soon
as he is gone the new order can be ceie-
bra;ed fully and appropriately and without
peril to the public peace.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
Trouble in the TransyaaI

The situation in the TransvaaI is once
more so acutely serious that news of :,
crisis there may be expected at any time
The condition is very much the same as
before the Jameson raid. The UitIanders
or non-Boer residents, feel that they are
Disseminated against and prosecuted. They
have practically no voice in the manage
ment of affairs. their suggestions are re-
garded with suspicion by the Beers and a
spirit of open hostility has been engendered
by the events of the late years. which tends
10 a most undesirable condition in the re-
public. This little government in<the south
of Africa has had hard struggle for indie
pendent existence, and 1t is owing to the
hardy. resolute character of the men who
formed and have sustained il that Ii was
not absorbed long ago by the advancing
British influence. 1t covers a territory of
great mineral richness. The natural re-
sources of the country are as yet not fully
revealed. and, with a certain and perma-
nent outlet to the sea. or perhaps the
accession of a continuous territory to and
along the coast, this republic would be-
come factor OF large Importance in the
political development of the southern end
OF the continent. But it is not to the in
Evening star., 1898-12-31
A Result of the War.

HAS our scrap with Spain served to sober
up the world? 1t looks little that way.
France was but recently making some
very ugly faces at England about Fashoda.
She has for long time appeared to be on
the brink of revolution about Dreyfus. But
Fashoda is almost forgotten, and the Drey-
fus case is being thoroughly investigated.
apparently now without danger to the gov
ernment. 1t would not be correct to say
that France is quiet. for France is never
that; but she is very much less warlike
than she was.
Russia and England only few months
ago were in aggressive mood toward each
other over China. 1t looked a little like
war. Both made preparations that sug-
gested war. But they are not talking war
today. Russia is actually talking universal
peace. The czar has proposed q confer
lence among the powers on that subject.
Evening star., 1898-12-31

terest of the British government that any
independent state should become powerful
in that area. There is already under way
a negotiation for the control of Delagoa
bay, which, if secured, would shut off the
Transvaal from the coast and render its
development or perhaps even its existence
extremely difficult.
The Uitlanders are in measure a men,
ace to the preservation of the Boer repub-
lies original character. They are mainly
Englishmen, who have gone in for the sake
of the mineral wealth there to be developed.
There are among them-a few Americans.
The term Uitlander in it's full measure of
distrust is not generally applied to other
foreigners than those speaking English.
The Beers suspect that their presence in
the Rand is evidence of set purpose on
the part of England to colonize the republic
out of existence The Uitlanders deny this
charge and contend that if they are granted
a participation in the affairs of the govern
ment-they paying large percentage of
the taxes-they have no purpose to inter-
fere with the character of the republic or
its full measure of independence. The
Jameson raid grew out of this same condi-
ton, which is not to be cured, it would
seem. save by the extension to the Tit
, VI pIlNlitStS tHtS utiiduu VI
their expulsion from the country The
latter expedient is not welcomed by the
Beers, who realize the financial advantage
of retaining the wealthy Uitlanders among
them. There were many circumstances
connected with the Jameson fiasco which
suggested that it was more than a Spon-
taneous outburst of cooperative indigna-
ton. But, of course it could not be proved
that the British government was concerned.
There was testimony to show that the
government officials were cognizant of the
contemplated raid and did not take suffi-
cient steps to prevent it. The raiders were
punished. some of the Uitlanders concerned
in the troubles were sentenced by the Boer
government to death, but were later par
doned, and the episode blew over. 1t left
it's mark, however, as this latest trouble
shows.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
Germany Would Lose.
From the Indianapolis News.

Those Germans who favor a tariff war do
not realize the industrial and commercial |
strength of the United States, for if they
did they would see the Stiffness of the policy
which they are urging on their govern
ment There is hardly a need that the
American people have which they are not
themselves capable of supplying. No ma
ton is less dependent on foreign countries
than is the United States. And certainly
with all the world, outside of Germany. to
draw on we could get along very comfort
ably even If We imported nothing from
that country.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
At HAVANA.

Fling out the red, the white and blue,
The colors which will tell
OF kinship with the neighbor true
Whom Freedom loves so well,
And never more on hight or plain
Let Tyranny unfold
The flag of blood and ruthless gain;
Haul down the red and gold.
'Tis faded and forlorn indeed.
No more men weep to see
That banner dyed in yellow greed
And crimson cruelty.
No more the isle threat will view
In every sinuous fold
Fling out the red, the white and blue.
Haul down the red and gold.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
Tragic Warnings.
From the New York Herald.

With recent poisoning cases as tragic
warnings, it is likely that people will now
eye with suspicion anonymous gifts OF
things to be taken Internally There is a
fashion In crime as in everything else, and
this method of getting rid of ones enemy
revival OF the days of the Borgias. will
1t is to be feared, find other imitators. The
remedy is to find the culprit speedily and
make an example of him or her.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
Good Advice for the Cuban..
From the New York Tribune

The Cubans will be entitled to Jubilee
OF their own when they have proved their
fitness for it. and they will do the latter
mcst expeditiously and convincingly by act
ing in an orderly manner and submittinp
themselves to the lawful authorities.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
SHOOTING STARS.
AnOIOGetic.

whats the reason we were not invited
to participate in the celebration asked
the Cuban soldier.
We'll" answered the American after
some consideration, you people down here
have been so much accustomed to bull
fights and personal encounters that we were
afraid We couldn't make it sufficiently in
teresting to be worth your while"
Evening star., 1898-12-31

Spain's cabinet crisis is being held up by
Sagasta's Illness. The physician will doubt
less take some political advice before de-
Gliding when it is safe for the premier to
get well
Evening star., 1898-12-31

The official receiver reproaches Ernest
Terah Hooley with rash speculation, ex-
travagance in living, and intimates the Dos
sibility of more serious charges Comment
on the noble persOnages who received
money from him has not yet been reached.
Evening star., 1898-12-31

There is no immediate prospect that
questions of taxation will cause the Cubans
nneasiness. But they have lost no time
in filing a protest against celebration with
out representation
Evening star., 1898-12-31
She COmprehended.

"The Filipinos are rising, he read aloud
from the newspaper
Yes, Charley, dear" young Mrs. Torkins
answered. Il can understand that perfect,
ly. As soon as they heard General Lawton
was coming they all probably climbed palm
trees
Evening star., 1898-12-31
IDl-Na tuFed.

Ring out the old year' exclaimed the
man who has holiday enthusiasms.
Yes, answered thes dyspeptic as he
shook out his umbrella, that's good idea.
Wiring it out. 1t has been one of the wet
test old years l ever saw
Evening star., 1898-12-31

Admiral Dewey is compelled to deny re-
quests for buttons from his coat as souve-
Mrs. He has given away all there were
and he is too much opposed to deception
to buy them by the gross in order to ac-
commodate souvenir seekers.
Evening star., 1898-12-31

Ihe governor of Kansas refuses to sign
ueath warrants for number of men sen.
fenced to be hanged. In the course of time
1t may be quite as important to get a mans
views on capital punishment when he is q
candidate for governor as it is when he is
drawn for jury service
Evening star., 1898-12-31
DesneFatiOn.

The weather prophet in a plight
Looked forth upon the sky one night
And doggedly he said:
Twill rain or blow or snow, fear;
Or else, twill be quite warm and clear
And then he went to bed.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
Cost of the Nicaragua Canal.
From the Syracuse Herald.

Considering the results to be obtained.
the cost is not excessive. The American
people being satisfied with the necessitv
and feasibility of the project, the matter of
few million dollars will not stand in the
way or its execution. The opposition to
the canal IN congress comes from the
transcontinental railroads, and powerful 6
these influences are known to be, thew will
be obliged to yield to the public demand
for the construction of the canal
Evening star., 1898-12-31

Don Carlos is becoming so great dis
appointment that it would not surprise
some of his followers to hear that he has
allowed himself to be arrested for carrying
concealed weapons.
Evening star., 1898-12-31

Spanish patriotism appears to be largely
a matter of military rhetoric. All that the
average Spanish merchant in Cuba asks Is
that he be permitted to go on peaceapiy
doing business at the old stand
Evening star., 1898-12-31

If the czar in earnest about desiring
universal peace he might endeavor to per-
suade the German emperor to move his
warships out of Manila bay.
Evening star., 1898-12-31

People who deny Washingtons right to
rank as great commercial center have
evidently failed to give proper study to the
base ball market.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
Stimulating Local Pride.


From the Cineinnati Commercial Tribune
On the new leaf you contemplate turn
ing over inscribe these words: ALWAYS
speak well OF Cincinnati" That will serve
as a fine advertisement and tend TO give us
more than our share of the good things
being showered upon the nation.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
The Rece.sional.
From the pittsburg News.

The gentlemen who raised howl nf an.
guish at the alleged enormous fees to be
paid the peace commissioners are now
crawling back quietly into their holes.
Evening star., 1898-12-31

A Spanish officer will be allowed on the
palace roof in Havana long enough to haul
down a flag. Then he will have to come off.
Evening star., 1898-12-31

1t is to be hoped that the San Francisco
jurys verdict will do something to bring
the poison-by-mail epidemic to close.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
His Principle.
,pen-dpor

Are you in favor of an open-dpor
polcy?"
Well said Aguinaldo, Il suppose the
door will have to be open. But l want it
understood right now that l propose to be
there taking tickets"
Evening star., 1898-12-31

Washington's new post office can not be
regarded as complete. up-to-date institu-
tiOn unless it has a Washington man at the
head of il
Evening star., 1898-12-31

There is nothing to prevent the Cubans
from going TO church and watching the old
year out
Evening star., 1898-12-31

Mr. Roberts will doubtless be quite con-
tent to get into Congress without bother
ing about society.
Evening star., 1898-12-31

UIn order to avoid delays, on ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
Office. hut simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Depart
ment-, according to tenor or purpose.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-31
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
Arhor ANA nina nnr.

Gov. Scofield has issued the following
proclamation on Arbor and Bird day:
BY an act OF the legislature Of 1897 the
governor is authorized to set apart one
day in each year to be known as Arbor and
Bird day The widespread demand for the
preservation of the birds and the increased
interest manifested in tree planting and in
the cultivation of shrubbery in public
grounds. which have resulted from the Of
fetal recognition of the day, give addi-
tional warrant for its designation this year.
In conformity with the law, therefore. !
Edward Scofield. governor of the state of
Wisconsin. do hereby designate and set
apart Friday, April %. as Arbor and Bird
day, AND RECOMMEND that all public schools,
colleges and the other educational institu-
tons OF the state and citizens generally do
observe the same in proper hnahneF.
1t would be highly appropriate for the
schools of the state to devote the day to
planting trees, shrubs and flowers in the
school grounds and public parks. TO the
end that these grounds be permanently
beautifed. and 1 recommend that this be
done,
That the interest manifested in birds be
maintained, I suggest that in all school
and public exercises held upon that day
special attention be paid TO our native
birds. Much of pleasure as well as useful
instruction can be gained through study
of their habits and characteristics, espe-
cially # the various songbirds which make
their omeS in our state
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-31

supreme courtrooms in Madison for the
late Justice A. w. Newman, ex-senator
James r. Doolittle, of Racine, and for
mer Circuit Judge t. Mills, of Lam
caster, all of whom were conspicuous
figures in the making of Wisconsin and
all of whom have died within a few
months A large attendance was pres,
ent, including many ladies and many
lawyers from distant parts of the state.
Bar memorials to each of the jurists
were read and tributes paid them by in
dividual speakers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-31
rhe News Condensed.

The Turner's state fest wiz be held
IN Sheboygan June 2427.
The Northern Chautauqua associa-
ton let the contract for the erection of
the Chautauqua buildings on the
grounds near Marinette.
Fire at Rib Lake destroyed 100000
feet of j. j. Kennedys lumber. Loss,
$4,000.
T. A. Harrigan's petition in Eau
Claire for reopening of the receivership
of the National Electric Manufacturing
company was granted.
Miss Ruth Hurd and Frederick Head.
two young society people of Kenosha
surprised their friends by going to Ra-
cine and getting married
Frank Manuel, logger, was injured
fatally at Stanley by being struck on
the head by falling tree.
The Catholic church at New Franklin
was robbed of valuables by parties I'M
known.
The clubhouse of the Lake Poygan
Gun club at Tustin was destroyed by
fire. 1t was owned by Chicago sports
men.
Grand Master George William
Thwaites. of Milwaukee, instituted a
lodge of Daughters of Rebekah in James
vile. to be known as GAINESVILLE Re-
bekah Lodge No. III.
Nearly all of the large cities in Wis
consin will be connected by long-dis-
lance telephone before the close of the
present year.
The coroner's inquest in Marinette
over the remains of William Sommers.
who died from injuries received on the
500 track, resulted in a verdict of ac-
cidental death.
Joseph Britt. well-known young
man, fell under the wheels of train
at South Milwaukee and his right foot
was crushed so badly that il had T. be
amputated.
1t has been semi-officially announced
that the Observation-Disclosures Electric
railway line will be in full operation
Memorial day.
w + be older n lnbers of the fam
fly Henry Kollath. living in Ixonia,
We're at funeral aa of the hoys re-
naming accidental. lot and killed his
younger brother, eigl. years old.
Judge Smith ORD rod the arrest at
West Superior of NC Hutchins and
Attorney J. 3. Arnold on a charge of
kidnapping the child Of DR.. F. p. Phillips.
Andrew Walton died near Woodman.
aged 90. His wife survives him. They
had been married 80 years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-31
ANCIENT GLOVES.
Made of Chicken Skin and Worn nj
Night i'm the sixteenth Century

Va NhAcAtH SAln ana worn mt
Night i'm the Sixteenth Century
The wearing of gloves is a more an
cient custom than it is generally
thought to be. Homer speaks of gloves
and tells of one VINO wore them to pro-
tect his hands while working in his gar
den, says the New York Tribune. The
use of some coverings for the hands
vas known to the ancient Persians and
Old Testament writers also mention
them. They were in such common use
among the Romans that they were worn
even in the wild country by the Britons.
st. Anne, the mother of the Virgin
Mary, was, it has been said, a knitter
and manufacturer of gloves, for which
reason the glove-makers of France long
ago made her their patron saint. At
one time gloves had a certain meaning
attached to them, and were chosen to
show the character or occupation of the
wearer. There are records of gloves
being ordered for grave and spiritual
men," About this time. the sixteenth
century, gloves made of chickens skins
were used by both men and women for
whitening the hands and were worn at
night.