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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-10
Alexandria, Birthday Party.

The Preparations under way for a cele-
bration of Alexandria's sesqui-centennial
next Thursday indicate that that ancient
and honorable community has approached
the occasion with energy and enthusiasm
Few American cities can show so long a
record, and few have witnessed such stir
ring incidents closely connected with the
fortunes Of the nation. Alexandria has in
recent years taken determined stride for
ward. shaking off the lethargy which re-
suited from the civil war. and 1t is now
promising commercial center. with excel
lent prospects for the future. There are
many ties to bind it closely to the capital.
1t was formerly part Of the District. hav-
ing been included In the original grant of
"ten miles square from Maryland and
Virginia and remaining under this jurisdic-
ton until 1886 when the Virginia territory
was retrocedei to that state. Aside from
this historical connection, however, are
many present-day links to unite the two
cities. Numbers Of Washingtons business
men reside in the older city, and with the
means OF swift and frequent communica-
ton now provided there is an intimate re-
lationship between the two which evidences
itself now in the interest which Washing
ton is manifesting in the approaching Gel
ebration. The program includes provision
for the presence in Alexandria on Thurs
day of the District Commissioners. while
this city's fire department and the District
militia will be represented. Undoubtedly
there will likewise be a large attendance of
Washington's citizens, for the celebration
is planned upon attractive lines and in
cludes many interesting features. The
presence of United States troops and YES
sells gives national aspect to the anniver-
sary which is proper in view of the fact
that Alexandria story carries the student
of history into the beginnings of the repub-
lie and introduces him to some of the most
notable characters in the making Of the
nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-10

events lave suggested that he would have
preferred to withdraw himself from the
frontier, leaving open a neutral zone as
proposed by Gen. Joubert the vice pres
ident. But it was practically impossible to
persuade the Beers in arms to move back.
They could not be made to feel that re-
trograde move in the interest of diplomacy
was other than show Of weakness and to
men of their kind this was unthinkable.
There are many conflicting estimates Of
the Boer strength and but little reliable in
formation as to the actual British strength
on the ground or in easy reaching distance.
1t appears. however that England is at
disadvantage now and it also appears that
within d few weeks at the outside England
will have far more than enough men in
Natal ard The vicinity to confront the
Beers man for man, and with a better
equipment. Recent dispatches, however.
have stated that it is seriously feared by
the English authorities that the natives
will give trouble. They have already shown
signs of disaffection and If they should rise
it would require very large army to quell
them.
Aside from this possible danger there is
the chance that Germany may take a hand
in the affair This chance is now believed
to be remote, for Germany has shown no
signs whatever of preparing to participate
in the approaching campaign. Alarmists
have, of course. awaited themselves of the
situation TO forecast all sorts of combina-
lions among the powers to annoy or even
t.. invade England at home during her
trials in South Africa. but little attention
is being paid to these statements. 1t is APP
parently the expectation of Europe that the
fight will be confined to the two parties
directly involved, with the prospect Of an
ultimate British victory, whatever may be
the cost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-10
Strike LeAAOnN.

The Cleveland street car boycott is at an
end. The strike troubles are settled. and
the city Is resuming it's normal condition as
rapidly as the factionalism which the strike
aroused will permit. The people will now
have a chance soberly to consider whether
it is worth while to temporize with such
situation in its early stages. No one can
accurately calculate the cost Of this dis
turbance. For some days the citys bust
ness was practically paralyzed. For many
weeks trade was seriously affected by the
disorder in the streets and the malevoent
influence of the boycott. The hospital reg
listers may show with some certainty the
exact amount Of physical damage done to
the people by the explosion of dynamite
and the wrecking and mobbng of cars, but
no records are in existence which reveal
the weakening of the faith of the people in
the efficacy Of the citys processes for
maintaining order. Just in proportion
the citizens lose this faith they adopt per-
sonaI means to protect themselves The
community approaches dangerously close
to a condition of no government, which is
anarchy. The laborer becomes, Ii unwise.
the tool of the wrecker who cares little for
him and less for the general good Common
sense suggests one means of settling con-
troversy about hours and wages. Anger
and malice propose another. The wise
workman will choose the former. But
often the workman's organization falls
under the leadership Of reckless theorzers.
who listen attentively to the preach:ngs Of
destructive agitators and consent to create
disorder in the name of labor on grounds
which would. under more sane conditions.
afford a substantial basis for peaceful
agreement. The state proposes a measure
of protection in the official arbitrateFs. but
without the power to compel a submission
of the controversies to them and to enforce
their DEGREES these officials are helpless and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-10

Tt transpires that the censorship over
the news at Manila has been removed. and
that press dispatches are now permitted
to pass without excelsior or editing rms
.idings is the more gratifying because OF
the fact that the active campaigning Is
about to begin. and that the news soon TO
come from Manila will be OF the nrst I'M
portance. With the arrival OF new troops
and new vessels the operations against the
insurgents are certain to produce the most
interesting items, which will be read by
the people at home the more eagerly III
proportion as the pacitication of the islands
becomes defined as political ISSUE Inc
anti-imperialists alleging a failure OF
the American forces to accomplish any
thing They are telling about atrocities
committed by the American soldiers. They
are lauding the insurgents to the skies as
noble martyrs and villifying the boys In
blue as cruel monsters.
Under such circumstances 1t is proper
that the whole truth be laid bare before
the people to permit them to judge as to
the inefficiency or the cruelty or the Valor
of the American troops and their comman-
ders Facts speak louder than arguments.
1t is not likely that the difficulties encoun-
tered in the progress of the pacifcatlon
will persuade the people that the task
should be given over. Nor is it likely that
occasional unpleasant happenings due to
the ardor or the indiscretion of individual
members of the army will be accepted by
the home folks as indicative Of general
tendency. The people, in short. can be
trusted to translate the news intellisently:
Unquestionably the showing made by the
correspondents in their round robin of last
July produced a marked effect upon the
minds of the military authorities, both
here and in Manila 1t needed some SUCH
demonstration of protest to accentuate the
situation and reveal the absurdity or the
censorship. Fortunately. the incident oc-
Cured at the slack time of the campaign,
SO that the public lost little in the way of
real news during the days of blue-penciling.
Gen. Otis was wise in recognizing that
with the autumn and the season for active
field work the case would materially change.
and that the demand for a free correspon-
dence would swell to irresistible proper
tons. Whether he has now opened the
wires to legitimate news entirely of his
accord or in response to suggestions
from Washington, the fact remains that
the way of the correspondent at Manila is
much easier, and the people are conse-
quently assured of the prompt, reliable and
full reports of the progress Of the cam
paign to which they are entitled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-10
The Flag in the Philippines.

Archbishop Ireland at Marquette Club Chicago.
The flag of the American republic means
liberty. Wherever 1t goes liberty goes with
1t. With aching and throbbing heart
we await today the journeying of the flag
Of America toward distant isles; we pray
for its safety and its honor: proclaim
that in Asia as in America 1t means liberty,
and all the blessings that go with liberty.
Some say it means in Asia the repression
of liberty. God forbid! 1t means in Asia
the institution Of civil order. SO that
America. to whom the fates of war have
brought the unsought duty of maintaining
order in those isles, may see and know
who are the people of the Philippines, who
there have the right to speak for the peo-
pie. what the people desire and for what
the people are fitted. Civil order restored
and 1t must be restored-the flag of
America may be trusted to be for the
Philippines the harbinger and the guardian
CT the liberty and the rights Of the peo-
pie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-10


So long as Aguipaldo has the ear OF
the F'ilipinos it is useless to try to treat
with them and ignore him. They have
become accustomed to believing his lies.
They believe them sooner than they would
believe our promises, from the fact that
the Spaniards, the only civilized people
with whom they have had any experience.
have been making promises to them for
two centuries and never gave them any
thing but falsehood and oppression. What
they want is deeds. not promises, and I'M
til Aguinaldo Is crushed it would be i'm
possible to deal with them directly, even
though we were to promise them their
freedom.
The coming of Dewey plainly means that
we have been dallying long enough. We
are to be up and at the Aguinaldo gang.
We shall not, however, treat the Filipinos
harshly and unkindly, but let them do
everything themselves looking to peace.
Thus by deeds shall we demonstrate to
them the honesty Of our intentions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-10
Better Without.

She has no sense of humor;
She will very seldom smile,
Though with jests I strive my utmost
Idle moments to beguile
She has no sense of humor-
Everything in life Is bent
To some high and noble purpose;
To some serious intent.
She has no sense of humor;
So she listens when / tell
Thoughts which language fits so badly;
Which 1 feel, alas, so we'll!
Her mood, 1 would not change it!
IT'S blessing, you'll agree.
If she had sense of humor
She would surely laugh at me.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-10
Anticipating the Interest,

The treasury will relieve the temporary
money stringency, due to the enormous
and unprecedented volume of trade, by an
ticipating all the governments interest OBJ
legations from now until the LIST of Janu-
airy, amounting to about 10000 900. The
transaction will not embarrass the treas
ury in the slightest. This fact bespeaks
the excellent state of the nations balance
Few countries can boast of such a record
after going through a costly war and viii e
engaged in military campaign far from
the home base
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-10

From the Phfladelphia inquirer.
The announcement that Mr.. Carnegie has
decided to build another free library, this
time locating 1t in Emporia, Kansas, recalls
the fact that, whether that gentleman be
right or wrong in his opinions regarding
expansion and matters political he has the
right idea about doing permanent good with
his money. These Carnegie libraries that
are scattered over the United States ac-
complish more for the land than the cree
ton of monuments and tablets, though the
latter are useful In their way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-10
Got What They Deserved.
From the Philadelphia Telegraph.

1t is hard to get up much sympathy for
spectators at a bull fight when the bull
jumps over the barriers among them. There
was such an incident yesterday at town
near Paris. The people were there to see
the bull tortured, and no one can say that
what they got was more than they deserv-
ed. The bull turned the tables on them,
but he showed himself no more a brute
than his tormentors If he could have such
luck in every Plaza del Toros'' there
would be speedy end of bull-fghting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-10

Chicago made fun of New York's Dewey
celebration. and New York Is making fun
of Chicago's reception of the President.
The two big towns should compromise and
agree to locate all the great occasions In
Washington, the national capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-10

London is said to be more interested in
the yacht race than in the South African
affair. The yacht race will soon be over.
but there is no reason to doubt that Dom
Paul will be on the ground whenever there
is any call for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-10

The Filipinos will learn with alarm that
General Otis has been relieved of the duty
of press censorship and that the American
troops will, therefore. have more time than
ever to devote to the chasing OF Aguinaldo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-10

Possibly Sir Thomas Upton will remain
here long enough to get acquainted with
the country and will like it so well that he
will not take the cup away. even If he hap
pens to win 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-10

The population of Germany is reported to
be increasing at the rate Of 100000 year.
This record is a proud one, but as these
people grow up there will be the danger Of
a corresponding increase in the number Of
lese majestic cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-10
Skeptfcal.

do you believe in evoution?" asked the
Filipino.
Certainly
You believe that animal nature develops
according to habit and environment"
YES"
WELL 1 don't. If that theory were cor
rect our feet-footed and much-pursued pop
ulation would have turned into rabbits long
ago..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-10

General MERCER says he thinks he per-
formed an act of patriotism In connection
with the Dreyfus case. The generals moral
code has been an interesting and unique
affair throughout.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-10

A grand national chess tournament is be-
ing discussed, but there Is no hope of
arousing the enthusiasm over the game
which attaches to golf or foot ball.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-10

1t may become necessary as humane
measure to compel people desiring to shake
the hand of a hero to secure tickets, only
a limited number of which are issued each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-10
EnthuSiaam.

WAS the audience enthusiastic%
YES" answered Mr.. Stormington Barnes,
but not until the play was half over. Then
somebody in the gallery got up and began
to make unkind remarks about the per-
Torrance, and l don't know when l ever
heard so much applause and other mani
festations Of approval
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-10

There is some disposition to welcome Cen
eral Otis home with great enthusiasm be-
fore the general makes up his mind to
start.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-10
The Yachtsmen.

And now they sadly sigh again:
'If luck would only show
Some pieces of that hurricane
We had not long ago!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-10

Richard Croker has the reputation of be-
ing a man who stands by his friends
Some of his former friends. however, are
evincing disposition to move away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-10

Mr.. Hanna would probably have no hest
tation in admitting that his forte Is busi-
ness management and not oratory or inter-
views.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-10

Don't vase yoh time talkin' bout yoh
neighbors,'' said Uncle Eben. "Yoh neigh
bors is probably talkin' bout you, an you
kin look aroun' fob yohse'f an see how
much good it's dom en-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-10

The Sultan of Sulu, with true oriental
docility. promises to be good SO long as he
is paid for it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-10
SHOOTING STARS.
The Rest One.

What do you regard as the best love
story ever written?" asked the sentimental
young woman.
1.-The best love story" answered Miss
Cayenne, "is never written. 1t Is expert
enced.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-10
Would Beneat Boston Greatly.
From the Kansas City Sta

Dewey should accept the invitation to be
extended to him to visit Boston, for the
good that 1t may do Boston, II for nothing
else.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-10

GIN order TO avoid delays. on ac-
count of personal absence. letters 10
THE STAR should not he addressed
to any individual connected win inc
office. hut simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Depart
ments according to tenor or purpose.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-10-23
AGENTS For

tander. the Misses Alexander. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Bailey. Miss Bailey. Mr..
and Mrs. George Fairchtld. Miss Fair
child. Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace. Miss
Wallace. Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Smith.
Miss Smith. Mr.. and Mrs. George w.
Reed. Miss Reed. Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
liam Let's Oliver. the Misses Oliver.
Roland Oliver. Edwin Oliver. Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert MIIler. Miss Annie Miller
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank G. HavenS. DR.. and
Mrs. Frank l.. Adams. Mr.. and Mrs.
Leopold r. We'll. Mr.. and Mrs Ernest
\. Heron. Mr.. and Mrs. samuel Tay.
lor. Harry Kluegcl. Jack Hoffman
Harold Havens. u. W. kirkland. Mrs.
Sullivan. \. Buckley. Mr.. and Mrs
Robert Levers. DIR. and Mrs. wallacs
+. Terry. Dr. and Mrs. Russell II. Cool
MIR. and Mrs. J. r. Myers. Karl Hon'
man. Albert Robinson. Mr.. and Mrs
\. ID. Thomson. Miss May Tucker. Mr.
and Mrs. Ross. Mrs. Dexter. Mrs. Mich
olson. Mr.. and Mrs. Cameron Smith
Clement Roland. Miss HaEcr.
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On the 10th of December. 1897. Rev.
;. y. Donahoe. pastor Vt. T.. Church.
South. Pit Pleasant. w. Va. contract
Ell a severe cold which was attended
from the beginning by violent cough
ing. lie says: After rcSortins to- a
number OF so-caiicd 'spccitics.' usually
kept in the house. To- no purpose.
purchased n bottle of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. which acted like a
charm. I most cheerfuily recommend
IL to- the public" For sale by all deal
ers. Benson. Smith & Co. Ltd. agents
for II. I.
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-27
TUNKHANNoCK.

In pursuance of a general order from
HEADQUARTERS of the Pennsylvania
Grand Army of the Republic, j. N.
REYNOLDS Post, No. SO. of this place, on
Friday afternoon visited the borough
schools and took part in programme
arranged with the assistance Of Pro-
fessor A. j. Morelock, principal. The
object of these orders is the instruction
of the scholars of the public schools
in the causes and effects of the war
of the Rebellion, and more especially
Of the objects and purposes for which
Memorial Day was instituted. The
schools will be invited to participate
with the post in the observance of Me-
mortal Day on Tuesday next.
On Thursday afternoon the rejuVen-
ated Tritons again went up against
the high school team in game OF
base ball and again suffered a defeat,
this time by the score of 4-3 in seven
innings. The Tritons evidently are not
what they used to be, several errors
and a general inability to hit the ball
being responsible for the defeat.
C. A. Sisk, of Factoryville, was in
Tunkhannock on Friday.
Testimony was taken on Friday be-
fore j. Wood Piatt, commissioner, in
the matter of the road in Nicholson
township near Lake Sheridan, in which
several Nicholson and Factoryville peo-
pie are interested. Exceptions were
filed to the report of viewers and a re-
view was had. James T.. Fear repre-
sents the road and Henry Harding the
eXceptants.
In the case of ]. w. Custard against
wyoming county. which was tried be-
fore Squire Kittiledge and judgment
rendered in favor of the plaintiff foi
$1,000, the county commissioners have
taken an appeal and the case will bt
on for trial probably at October term
Mr.. Custard's claim is for services II
| taking care of the bridge at Tunkhan
mock after it came into the hands o
the county.
Henry Harding leaves for Philadel
phia on Saturday to be gone severa
! days.