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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-10-04
FAIR NOTES.

Tomorrow should be the best day Of
the fair. The exhibits will all be prope
" placed, the grounds in perfect order,
and the ladies who will have charge
have prepared a special attraction,
something never before shown in the
city. Every one should attend for the
benefit of the fair.
In thu absence Of Hon. Amado Chav-
es' superintendent of classes 1 and 2,
apples, etc., ]. A. Lang, who recently
arrived from New York, is acting SUI
perintendent. He also gave efficient as
sistance to the ladies Of the decoration
yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
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The Chase of Axuinald do.

When the full story is told the record of
the pursuit of Aguinaldo into the hills Of
Luzon will probably read like romance
General Otis reports from day to day af-
ford only the faintest suggestions of the
heroism and the willing deprivations of the
men who are struggling through the jungle
to secure the person of the fleeing insur-
gent chief. Today comes word that the
men are mostly without shoes, yet they
are determined in their work. 1t is be-
Heved that only a few miles separate the
two parties Aguinaldo's bodyguard has
been reduced to handful OF men When
the chase is over. whether successful or
not, those who have SO calamity s,riyen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

II mere sentiment prevails. the Payne
resolution rcappJrtion51s representation in
republican national cont enGons VII be de-
fyated. II sound ptirti,al c3nsIGerayi; rs
prevail the republican national committee
Will adopt the resolution, OF one Of a kin
tFcd nature.
The republicans from The lower sou, heru
states lead the opposition Indeed. they
alone are the opposition. They have Sc
cured some outside support, bat only on
lines Of trading Shre1y,ly and selfishly
enough they have coupled the Payne
proposition with the contest for entertain
ing the republican natiynal Convention.
But. one may see al glance, dhe one is
a matter of the highest importance TO the
party. while the other is CT next to no i'm
purtance at all.
These southern republicans speak Of the
d;scuuTa cement that would follow The pro-
posed change of representation. What en-
engagement. SO far as the partys national
fortunes are concerned. would follow the
defeat Of the propOs ticn2 There is no
longer Il republican organization. except for
patronage purposes. Ieft IN any OF those
states Nor can it be revived by any means
now i'm sight. Those states are democratic.
How they became so is another proposition.
Thy democratic, either BY the dis
tiueuccS exerted on the suffrage, and that
fact alone is to be reckonsd with And not
d vote is to be gained there. electoral or
otherwise. nor any change whatever ef-
fActed in the situation. by permitting the
mere skeleton of an organization there TO
60 into national convent-o ns and assert
itself at the expense of organizations else
where IF real flesh and blood.
The comparison between the attitude of
these republicans and that Of the demo-
Gratis of the south with respect to party
matters is striking. The former have
nothing To give, and yet demand every
thing. They want TO be left with the power
70 name candidates and write platforms,
when. as soon as the conventions are adj
j"urn-Ci. they go hence and are no more
known. The latter, the democrats, have
everything to offer. and yet demand moth
ing. They defer in a large measure to the
Judgment of their brethren elsewhere.
The contest IS between sentiment-and
misplaced sentiment at that-and safe
political management.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
The Empire at Stake.

There is no longer doubt that the Brit
III. empire is at stake in this South Afri-
can war. All England seems now willing
T." face the issue. 1t has required only
realization Of the fact 10 insure such a re-
tnforciug of the British armies in the field
that he tide OF battle will soon be turned.
The proposition is simple: England cannot
afford for an instant TO permit the Beers.
and much less the world, to believe that
these reverses which she has lately been
suffering will cause her to withdraw from
the contest and make terms The fight
ing. or the bluffing or both. must be main
tanned to the last moment and with the
last man Else were England forever
crushed TO the rank of an insular kingdom
l,>et by the enemies whom centuries of
conquest and warfare have won for her.
The least waverng now would be fatal.
Europe is watching with eyes that pene-
traJ- into the most sacred secrets of the
English administration. is there a faint
heart in tha cabinet at London. Germany
kr"ws the fact instanter. Is there a swell
ing chorus of criticism, Russia hears it on
fhe first echo Is there a faltering in the
war-iord's hand as he moves his pawns.
France trembles with eagerness for the
orunter-move. Seldom before has a nation
=, many narrowing doubts and griefs. But
back NJ it all is the knowledge that if the
hight in Africa is lost. there will be other
lights To lose IN quick succession forth
with. and il will be but question of time,
and short time At that. before the SPLEEN
did empire. the work of centuries and Of
thousands Of lives and countless millions Of
pounds, Will have melted into history.
This Is no exaggeration of the state of
,e-r. II England cannot enforce her prop
oSiJions TO the Beers and their neighborhood
alI.es she can hardly hope to hold her own
against the antagOnistic influences of Eu-
rope which are ready 10 beset her, with
greatly superior numbers. Conditions have
materially changed since she failed in her
'i1pr1 10 srbdue the American coionists and
stHI held her prestige and power. There
VS. then no such Russia as stands today
y.sH untold armies within striking distance
rr tn, indian frontier. World politics have
q. -umed new relationships, while the means
90: transmitting news and instructions have
wonderfully advanced. The year 1899 IS a
Tar cry from Isl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
The Way to Down the Trusts,

FROM the jacksonville Times Union and Citizen .,
If the antitrust howlers would help tnatrs-
tain competition they would teach vs. more
about. monopolies" by giving us a few
object lessons than could be embodied In
volumes of talk. If they mean business,
they should know that successful competf-
ton was more fatal to "oppr essiya capital
than all the laws that could be put on the
statute books. Florida can Immediately de-
clare her independence Of the sugar trust
by establishing refinery in Jacksonville:
the way to put down sugar is to make it
outside and sell it. The best way to make
the Floridian independent Of capital is to
make him capitalist, and the first step
him market for what he has to sell. All
the speeches in the lungs of all the spell
binders on this continent would fail to
weaken this absolute and eternal trade law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
Regulating the Party Policy,

sitting as democratic members of the
House are men-some twelve or fifteen in
number II ia safd-whe will vote. for the
gold standard currency bill. They will do
so both because their constituents demand
II, and because their own Judgment an
proves OF the measure. They were elected
as democrats, they voted as democrats in
the matter OF choosing a minority leader
OF the House. and free silver man was
chosen leader. But they instantly turn and
refuse to follow him upon the one issue
which, mere than any other distinguishes
the one party from the other They go
over boldly TO the republicans
These men on Wednesday heard Mr..
Cleveland denounced by a democratic MEM
Der In debate as IAN arch enemy" of his
party and the denunciatigu was anplauda3
Why? Because Mr.. Cleveland had acceuted
the votes of a free silver party and after
wards baked his party in its efforts and
desires Tor free silver coinage. Instead of
supporting the democratic policy, he SUD-
ported the republican policy. The men who
put him in the White House for the second
term Will never forgive him for the course
he pursued toward silver And Vet thsra
was every reason why they should have
expected him to pursue that very course
HIS nome environment was all for sound
money, ana he had repeatedly given punItc
expression to his Own views on the suh-
jecI.
Did this Pronunciation and applause strika
home to these sound money democrats or
the House? If Mr.. Cleveland. elected to
the presidency as democrat. should have
supported a policy favored and insisted upon
by eishth~ten rs of his party, why should
not they. elected to the House Of Represen-
tatlVes as democrats support the same,
policy under pressure equally strong? They
offer the same reason for refusing that he
Old. They differ with their party on the
silver question. But still he wrecked his
party. and he IS Denounced now for doing
so. As they are offending in like manner.
do they not run the risk TO tn. extent of
Their Otiense, OF sharing his fate?
Mr.. Cleveland's real offense was not in
standing by his convictions while in office
but in accepting Office at the hands of a
party with which the most important of
all questions he was knowingly not in SYM
pathy. And that is the offense of these
sound money democrats of the House They
are right in standing by their convictions
now that they are in office, but it would
probably have been better for them and
| for their party if republicans outright had
been elected in their places
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

Months ago. when the question of provid-
ing guards against accidents at rapid tram
sit crossings in Washington was under dis
cussion. The Star urged that the system
proposed by the railway companies that
Of signals between mOtormen and conduc-
tors. was unreliable and would eventually
result in a crash. Such crash occurred
Monday afternoon and by u marvel II
good fortune caused no fatalities Accord
ing I" the proposition advanced by the
companies when the Commissioners We're
considering the case, such collision as
that at Pennsylvania avenue and 9Th street
could not possibly happen. Each motor
man would know precisely what the other
proposed To do. and would not start until
the rule of precedence had been estab-
lished by an interchange of gongs. Never
rhelrss the impossible has happened and
the public faith in the signal system is
shaken.
While the agitation was IN progress over
this matter Congress passed a law proyid-
ing for the appointment of special police-
men. 10 be paid by the cOmpa MES and to
be stationed at rapid transit crossings The
public had q notion that these policemen
were for the purpose OF preventing COL
usionS between cars. 1t has deyeIoped
however, that their function is solely to
preserve order on the corners. function
which belongs TO the regular city police.
Many months of observation have failed
to reveal any erninently practical results
flowing from this arrangement. Occasion
ally one Of the crossing policemen will as
sist an elderly person across a congested
corner. feat which few yards away
from the corner could be performed by the
pedestrian with entire safety without as
sistance. Once in rare interval the cross-
Ing policeman holds up a warning 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
Artfuf Circumlocution.

Mister" said Meandering Mike. 'if I
was ter come up to you and tell you need
ed fifteen cents fur drink, what would
you say"
I'D say you were an impudent hobo
mister. wouldn't lose yer good opinion.
I'll keep me secret locked in me breast.
III shut de skeleton in closet an turn
de key An all have ter say is dat if you
kin walkin' alongside of you proud
ly sufferin' in silence. you orter take a day
off an put it al in bein ashamed of yer
self
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

The vote yesterday on Senator Petit
Crews resolution relating to the Philip
pines may be accepted in a very broad
sense expressing the sentiment of the Sem
ate toward the administrations policy in
the premises. 1t indicated a very large
majority IN favor of doing nothing to en-
barrass the government in its present task
Of pacihCatiOn and organiza ton II did not
enter into the merits of the allegations IN
| the least. As matter of fact it Is inIma-
ter;al at present what status was accorded
to the so-called Filipino flag many months
ago. The governments officials have en-
phatically recorded the fact that there was
in no sense a recognition Of the Filipino
civil organization and no promise of hide
pendence- Meanwhile the United States
has framed and ratified treaty with Spain
which mas given il the sovereignty over the
Philippines has greatly enlarged its army
of pacIttcation, has established government
in many places in the islands, has GisnIe-
grated the insurgent forces and destroyed
their organization. ana has received from
the people. as far the popular will has
been ascertained. clear warrant for con-
tinued action along this same line
What matters it now therefore, whether
in the unsettled condition of affairs in and
around Manila a year and a MALT ago the
that be true. which is not established? As
Senator Chandler put the case yesterday,
every word uttered in the Senate is certain
to be cabied to the insurgent iuntas and
used to foment further strife. No good re-
suit can come from agitation in the MIDST
OF the work of organizing. Much harm can
come from it Far more humane i the
ia bling of the resolution by the large vote
given yesterday than inquiries which can
only result in bitter debate here without af-
fecttng the national policy. and additional
brigandaSe in Luzon without weakening
the American hold upon the stands These
questions may possess an historical value
later AT present they are TOO impractical
and too delicate TO be lightly banded about
in the face of certain Misrepresentation
Human lives are IN the balance American
and Filipino. II the opponents of the gov
ernments policy wish to assail that policy
and seek to overturn 1t, they should frank
!y direct their assault, without delay at the
very essence of the matter by demanding
vote immediately on the main issue of re-
naming or withdrawing. On such a uues-
tlOn 1t Is virtually assured that the Senate
Will record an even more emphatic support
OF the administration than it did yesterday,
upon collateral issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
Jnrest,

When a man plods away
AT his work, day by day.
And battles where all Is confusion,
He usters a sigh =
And is wishing to fly
To some far-away place of seclusion.
And when he might doze
In unbroken repose,
Away from the mart wild and dizzy,
In humor most rash
He will put up his cash
And hustle around to get busy.
And so. through this life
Peaceful people seek strife, n.
While strivers VOW peace would be pleasant;
And happiness seems
To consist of our dreams
or the things which we haven't at. present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

From the ittsbHrc ChronicleT Telegraph.
The rise Of Leonard Wood is something
phenomenal. In less than two years this
gentleman has, from comparative obscurity,
risen 10 be the cynosure of ali eyes the
observed of all observers. The progressive
advancements are not the result of fortu-
itouS circumstances. but the outcome and
award Of correct Judgment of men able and
willing to accord them upon qualities shown
and of service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

From the Louisville Courier Journal.

Nobody will get much sympathy by pro-
testing against limited debate on the House
financial bill. There is no need of much
debate. The question has been debated dry
for over three years. Nothing new can be
said on either side of it now. It is prac-
tlCaliy settled question. The shorter The
discussion Of it now and the sooner the vote
OF II the better
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

somewhat careless driver. But in gen.
eraI these crossing guards serve mainly to
contribute to the congestion by standing
at the crowded places. They do not help
the motcrmen to solve the intricate prob
lem of right of way nor do they materially
aid in reducing the dangers of these places
And when trouble occurs half block from
the corner these guards cannot leave their
posts to act as policemen. leaving all such
work to the regular patrolmen.
The community would really be better
served by the stationing of fagmen at the
crossings. There would be more abstract
justice to the railroads in compelling them
to pay such guards than to pay the police
men. With flag guard at Pennsylvania
avenue and 9TH .street-no more of n OBJ
structioa to traffic than the imnohile po
liCeman who now occupies the post-such
accidents as that OF yesterday afternoon
would have been extremely unlikely. and If
it had occurred under such circumstances
it would have been possible to determine
the responsibility with exactness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
Three-Cent Car Fares.

The downward tendency in street-car
fares is illustrated by the proposition of
the franchises at the disposal of the city
and make a three-cent fare. The fact is
very good evidence that there is money in
the business with a charge as low as three
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

against hardship. fatigue. suffering and
hunger in obedience to orders should be
richly rewarded for their faithful conduct.
Upon the success of their present entel-
prise may depend many lives, for it is vir-
tually assured that when once the Tagal
leader is caught the Instruction has lost
its handspring and will speedily lose even
the semblance to well conducted brigand-
a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
Hit the Mark.
From the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News.
Referring to Senator Mason's resolution
extending the sympathy of the Senate to
the Beers. the London Daily Telegraph s
Washington correspondent wired his paper
that the Illinois senator lis always seeking
cheap notoriety.' That is a shaft that
struck the center of the target
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

From the Chicago News.

Il is asserted that General Joubert who
is now giving the British all they can at
tend to in South Africa, was born in Amer
lea. was soldier in the confederate army
during the civil war and received his mill
tary training the field under General
'Stonewaif' jackson. If this account is
correct it will help to explain Iajuba hill
now making for his adopted country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
She'll Cali Him Down.

From the New York Mall and Express.
Utah Roberts has one stanch friend in
the Hon. Jerry Simpson of Kansas who
declares that the polygamous member-elect
Is as good most Of the other men in
Congress. VIII some earnest friend Of re-
form kindly send a copy of this paragraph
to Mrs. Simpson?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

Mr.. Yerkes says the man who speculates
in Wall street Is sure to lose in the end.
To be regarded as a success Wall street
operator must not speculate. He must let
the other people do the guessing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
Confederation

Christmas is when people show how
much they think of one another, isn't it?'
said Mrs. Blykns
1T is answered her husband with his
characteristic glance of gloom. It's when
all the husbands begin to wear rag-time
neckties and smoke rag-weed cigars be-
cause they :ove the giver."
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The frequency with which the leading
spirits of the Philippine instruction are
captured leads to the hope that the expert
mrnt u catching a few private soldiers
may he tried with valuable results
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

Chicago does not care for Wagnsrian op-
era When it wants a good noisy time il
sends for convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
Keep Roberts in the Background.

The Washington correspondents report
that Mr.. Roberts. that bewived congress-
man-elect. wants to keep in the back
ground as far as possible" A large ma
jority of the congressman are apparently
ready to send him as far back as the state
of Utah
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

The statesmen who opposed England's
war with the Beers do not go so far as to
exult in any temporary advantage which
the burghers nav obtain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

Mr. Bryan never got beyond the title of
"Colorel,'' but his mastery retreat during
the recent Nebraska campaign indicates
that there are great talents for generalship
in his make up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

Senator Hoar Is too cosmopolitan and cul-
tured a gentleman TO allow himself 10 seem
i'll at ease in any political campaign
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

Mr.. Goebel is devoting so much time to
the recent election that he may find him.
self little hurried when the time comes
for starting another boom
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
SHOOTING STARS.


What is Your friends occupation?'
Inventor
"Ah: what does he invent?''
New ways to make money"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

No naval officer has Yet offered the senti-
n-ent, millions for defense. but not a cent
for prize money"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
Populist. Hard Pushed.

Ii prosperity keeps on cavorting all over
the country till the next convention sea-
son the popuiists will have to pull or q
Fiot to get anybody 70 notice them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
A Misnoner.

Who is that man who spends all his days
digging away in the library and all his
nights writing fer dear life?''
He? He's one of the busiest people
alive. He writes these long. chatty chap
tiers signed The Lounger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
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Il Mr. Quay is seated Mr.. Wanamaker
will b. inclined to think that the states
tnarSh nip in Washington. d. c.. is not much
better than the brand at Harrisburg Pa