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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

Still in the campaign when these men
were running for office, and the money
question was the paramount question, they
were not permitted to open their mouths Oh
the subject. The democratic candidates for
Congress throughout the whole of New York
state were dragooned into silence as to sill
by their party leaders. Mr.. Sulzer was
the exception, but he really did not
count. They were for sound money then,
but did not proclaim 1t. They were acting
in conjunction with the free silver men;
and when they were elected their success
was publicly hailed by Mr.. Bryan and his
friends in the west a striking gain for
silver in the heart of 1.-The enemy's coun-
try"
And still later The democratic members
of the New York delegation in the House
put Mr.. Suizer forward for minority leader.
They knew his attitude as to silver and
their calculation was that his friendship for
cage platform would secure votes for him
west. Suppose Mr.. Sulzer had been chosen
for that place. We should have had, as we
have now. the sound money measure of the
majority, and Mr.. Sulzer as leader would
have opposed 1t. as he will now do as pri-
vate in the minority's ranks. How remark
able, therefore, to put it mildly, would it
have been to see these Brooklyn men de-
sorting their leader and going over to the
enemy at the first crack of the enemy's
guns.
The case of these Brooklyn men, if they
are correctly represented in the current re-
ports, illustrates the widespread embarrass-
ments of the democratic party. There are
but few silver men in the east when it
comes right down to business. While a
campaign for office is in progress. silence
as to silver. Or else shuttle of some kind,
is INDUCED in. Success at the polls is the
paramount consideration of men like Mr..
German and Mr.. Croker. But no sooner is
success achieved than all DISCUSSES are
thrown off, and ante-election affiliations are
knocked sky high. That was the caper IN
the free trade crusade, and evidently that
is to be the caper in the free silver crusade.
But sailing under false colors is, in the
end, poor and Improbable business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11
u he RifI in the Inte

The following is taken from the New
York sun Of yesterday:
The five Brooklyn democratic conp-ra.s-
men t-iil''t yesterday morning at the WI
LOESHbS street auction room and consulted
Win the Hon Hugh 4IcIaughlin in refer
ence I" pending financial legislation I, il
SAID that Mr. Mclaughlin warmly Endorsed
their purpose 10 sustain the solid standard
and urged them 10 oppose any free silver
policy which might BE- proposed during this
session OF Congress-
BY every consideration of frankness and
courage and square dealing these congress
men belong in the sound money column.
They rel resent sound money constituencies.
There i no section Of the entire east whose
Interests would be more disastrousIy af-
fected by the success of free silver coin
age than the city of Brooklyn. 1t is a
hive Of industry, and the savings of
the people are piled high in the banks.
Why should the representatives Of such
people vote in Congress for measures
which would be destructive Of public credit.
or fail 10 vote for measures designed to
make that credit the higher and the arIner?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11
4 TruIX Deadly PncalIeI,

Saturday night young man shot and
seriously, perhaps fatally, wounded another
in New York city, as result of a quarrel
over a bet at the bicycle races. Investiga-
ton proves that this is at least his second
offense in the murderous use of a pistol.
In San Francisco, over a year ago, while
on his way as volunteer soldier to the
Philippines, he shot and killed a man. At
his trial he put up the defense of frrespon-
sibility from drink. The jury disagreed.
He was tried again, putting up the same
defense. The jury then acquitted him.
This case brings afresh to the mind of
Washing tonians the danger involved in
such miscarriages of justice as that revealed
in the recent acquittal of Tharp, the volun-
teer soldier who, in a drunken rage, shot
and killed man at the railroad station in
this city. The circumstances are almost
identical. In each case the assailant was a
soldier, in each case he was inflamed by
drink, in each case he discharged his weap-
on in crowd. In the San Francisco case
he shot first at a boy and missed him and
then turned his attention to a bystander.
In the Washington case he first shot direct
ly at and wounded a policeman and then
CHANGED to Kill a bystander in the fusillade
of shots which he fired.
In each case the jury was influenced by
the plea of drunken irresponsibility and by
a sentimental appeal based upon the STAY
er's uniform and the pitiable condition of
his relatives. In the San Francisco case
the acquitted man. perhaps encouraged by
his good fortune to hold himself immune
from punishment, continued his reckless
habits and his bravado attitude with the
deplorable result just noted in New York.
Nothing is Yet known of the effect pro-
duced upon the acquitted man in the local
case by his escape from punishment. But
the chances are that that effect is unwhole-
some. In any event one has received the
adequate warming to refrain from intoxica-
ton for fear of fatal results.
Thus at each side of the continent jury
has deliberately aided in the esta blishment
of one of the most dangerous doctrines
known. that a man who permits himself to
become the victim of esponsibility-
ducing drugs or liquors can not be held ac-
countabe for his actions. One of the most
vital of the communitys safeguards is
thrown down by such actions and prece-
dents. 1t will be an interesting matter to
observe whether New York, with its some
what erratic judicial system, will perpetu-
ate the blunder first committed in San
Francisco and allow the reckless pistol user
to go again scot free after seeking human
life, especially his plea in this case as
well is that he had been drinking and
meant no harm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

Many complaints continue to be received
from citizens who aver that the street rail-
ways of the city are not being maintained
up to the proper standard in many re-
spects. There is still friction over the
transfers, and some inequalities and injus-
tees are pointed out. There is a DISPOSE
ton, also, TO denounce the schedules on
some lines as insufficient To meet the de-
mands of the public, while there is a very
marked tendency to call for a more reliable
blocks. With the finest mechanical equip
ment in the world, with the last item of
electrical construction about to reach COM
pletion, and with natural conditions favor
ing a perfect system of admins tration.
there is no reason whatever why the local
railroads should not be managed with such
efficiency and smoothness to reduce the
public protests to a minimum. Now that
all questions relating to the principle of
construction have been satisfactorily an
Swered, the Commissioners and Congress
might profitably seek To devise some meth
cd whereby the people may be given full
benefit Of these appliances without being
Obliged at almost regular intervals to ex-
press complaints and protests There
should In short, be such a perfect system
OF public supervision and inspection main
tanned over the street railway lines that
the nuisanCes and annoyances of which the
people complain will be remedied tmmedi
ately. The initiative in such matters sbould
rest with the public authorities, with the
power 10 enforce their mandates by tho
imposition of collectable fines, in case of
failure or refusal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

the fire to warrant the prosecution of the
! mill owners. In these days of large estab-
lishments there should be every precaution
to prevent the loss of life. and the law
should surround the employees with every
possible defense. But there is a phase of
the case to be considered aside from the
immediate consequences of this system.
There was evidently a wrong relationship
between the employer and the empioye IN
this instance else there would have been no
cail for such dangerous measures to keep
the people at their tasks. The employer went
the wrong way to secure fidelity. BY chal-
longing the girls to keep in place he lowered
at once the morale of his establishment.
The Gagged and watched workman takes
less pride in his task than does the one
who feels a sense of personal responsibility.
The day of the driving overseer has really
passed. This fact is being appreciated more
and more by the large employers of the
country. There are many model establish
meuts in these states where the workers
are given a sense of participation In the
results of their efforts and. being placed on
honor, strive to meet the requirements
placed upon them without the necessity of
urging and restraint. moral regulation
in such a place is far better than a physi-
cal barrier. Better results are in the end
always to be achieved with the doors and
windows left unbarred, with the exits open
and the employee free to use his own judg-
ment as to the best means of keeping his
personal record clear and good. The trouble
at Reading seems to have been that the
manufacturer underestimate the honesty
of his helpers and thus forced them down
to that level.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11
The Greater washington.


A condition ana Heed Whlch must De
considered by Congress al an early date
are now being expressed p'lhtedIy Dy the
various citlZeis ASSOCIATIONS representing
the northern SUBURBAN portions Oh the us
trlet' dS iheE meet from 'iihe 10 'iiile 10
9!seuSS matters pertaining 10 thelr respect
1--WE JdriSuleti'hS- Inc latest move III TINS
alfeel''h "d9 'dAeH t"s1 wen - 'l'e
bF4siII"o'u S1'-%e-s' VIM ea+ieu d-teiA1ioii
""e" u Tie iat' tiiaN ''4e ie'ei''0h VI
F4"rlda avenue as the IMAGINARY boundary
l1t-e between Guy anu S"oul % - Unjust W
MANY growing interests iHeIe - HotilihS
III All 'hv history OF me naNIoi'@L cdpitat
lAoie 9irl>'ls titaH lhe "eN sloi'lileht ol me
it'' ''IS'" areas liaeo Si'Se'S L'puide eu Fe9i-
lS'i'S %" 'O"itoS'i i7iue
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s-'e P'''' nv = nc n 'tt' u4liei ei4Ce
INC 10y anu 1S 'N '''' co.
- --'''iIS t''"~e ne - 4A'o4 ia u Ia
- ''-,'' -,i'ie "e'i'i VI -iip " eiiiel' pe-
49, 81" ne MAJ oi' 't4G St'S siue Inc
- 49, IL ei'e'' u ms discrimination IS
- i''''''E imp " eiiieii'S must
',''S Ii,''Ie -oi 'Ie suburbs which
'''-, az ''s'ii'i'' u an @ii.4dud'eu
statue ""u4d Io4Iv" as matter OF course
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

Gen Gatacre's sad report to London of a
c, silly reverse at Stormberg discloses
very serious condition in northern Cape
Colony which puts a rev phase upon the
campaign in South Africa. BY bottltng up
Ladysmith and Kimberley the Beers have
set Two tasks for the British forces which
largely diminish their aggressive capacities
for a long time. Had there been no be-
leaguered yarrsons TO relieve, Gen. Buffers
corps. shortly after landing at Cape Town,
Port Elizabeth. East London or Durham
could have been organized into at least one
very strong column, for the invasion of the
Free STATE and ultimately the Transvaal.
But by the time Buffers forces reached
Africa two pressing necessities of de-
fensive character lad arisen. which caused
division of the troops into three com
mands This not only split the forces but
1t occasioned he maintenance of three dis
tincf lines of communication with the coast.
a task of great difficulty in the face of
mobile enemy moving in a more or less
friendly territory
Gen. t;atacre's task has been peculiar
He was to carry forward the only really
aggressive column. while Methuen and
CIery advanced TO relieve Kimberley and
LadySmith. respectively But by the time
he reached the ground he, too. found that
much lost ground had first to be recovered
before he could strike into the emery
country. The Beers had over-run northern
Cape Colony and had seriously weaned the
residents from their loyalty. His pIeiinl-
ihary work of establishing a base ana pre-
pairing for an advance was sadly handi-
capped by this disloyal sentiment and by
the hold the enemy already had secured on
the ground Had he been in command of
twice as large a force. as would have been
the case with Kimberley or Ladysmith
eliminated from the military situation, he
would probably have had but little difficulty
in establishing his advance.
As the case staLds he has been trickcd
into a defeat Of at present unknown pro-
portions. with a possibility Of hundreds
captured. The Cape Colony campaisl has
been urm!stakably set back by this reverse.
while the rvpt1is. OF The British has already
stimulated the Beers in all parts of tbs
field and has acce!,iaJed the movement of
dislOyalty among the Cape COionists. Thus
twice in thu campaign # only two months
duration tho British arms have been heav-
lily scored in battle, while tactical errors
have caused the creation of unmistakable
problems taxing the skill! aud resources OF
the British government far more sore!y
than al first seemed possible. The first
thought suggested h. such reverse is
that NOR troops VIII he sent to Africa.
More are 20 be had, Of course, and il is now
evident that Gen. Bu.er cannot safely un-
der,ake three distinct campaigns against
the odds which have been piled Up against
him without d very large addition To his
army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11
Democrats and Expansion,
From the Memphis CommerclaI.Appeal

COY. Jones OF Arkansas has come out
poiuiy ior expansion. He has reasons for
oehevlns In the policy and he gives them.
Gen. I. f. Churchill of the same state Is
quoted as saying: I'VE have already ex-
Pahded, ana have been expanding ever
since we gained our Independence With
OUT expansion we would have been a little
republic east of the Aiieghenies. BY ex-
panslon we have BECOME one of the leading
nations OF the world. We must take no
step backward" Gen John r. Gordon
commander-in-chief of the ex-confederate
forces, has declared in favor of expansion,
ana a number of other prominent demo-
Gratis nave also made declarations in favor
of territorial growth. Those DEMOCRATS
who are in favor of pulling down the flag
will be very lonesome by and by.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

factory fire in Reading last week de.
stroyed at least two lives and caused the
inJuring of dozens of women employes
These deplorable results are attributed in
large measure to the fact that the factory
doors were locked and the windows were
covered in part by wire MEETINGS. These
devices are said to have been adopted to
prevent the girls from leaving their work
before the proper time. The circumstances
ought. of course. to be investigated by the
state authorities. to ascertain whether the
locked doors and the barred windows were
sufficiently influential IN tho fatalities of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

There are microbes on your money,
These grave scientists declare,
With smile serene and sunny
And manner debonnair
There are ptomaines and bacilii.
Getting rich is very rash.
You will meet them, willy niiiy.
Every time you handle CASH"
Yet there comes an reclamation
Loud and mighty through the air,
Which arouses this great nation
Like a lion from it's lair.
There is heard a stern assurance
Told III no uncertain terms;
we are wonders of endurance.
We are not afraid of germs"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11
send "Old Ironstdes' to Washington
From the New York Mail and Exnress

The proposition to restore "Old Irons,des''
and keep her at Washington as a naval
museum is commendable. The veteran long
ago outlived her usefulness as a warship.
but there is no reason why she should not
be awarded a new lease Of life and of SER
vice In the manner proposed. Such a naval
museum year by year would grow in valve
and historic interest, and would furnish,
not only entertainment, but instruction to
those who visited 1t Room for .'Old Iron
sides at Washington. or If not at Wash
ington, at Annapolis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

The Prince of Monaco has expressed him
self as favoring the Beers and the Count de
Castellane has not ventured a word of re-
proof. Either the prince has made an i'm
preston as dangerous man or the count
is losing his interest in politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11
Overheard in the Kitchen.

Il s'pose bahgain's a bahgain," said
Miss Miami Brown, AN Is gotter stick to
it But 1 wished hadn' made de pint I
did befo' 1 took dis service place.
What did you 'sist on?" -
Il said L mus hab de same to eat as de
white folks An some meals dey doesn'
nab muffin but crackers an olives an cavi-
are an Roakfort cheese. Mex time 1 goes
ter work, Is gwineter specify polk chops
an cabbage"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11
An Annual Sorrow,

That good old fellow, Santa Claus,
Once more is under way.
The snow his eager reindeer paws.
Well laden in his sleigh.
And yet the family man will sing
4 song devoid of glee,
For Santa Claus in sooth will bring
His gifts all C. o. D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

1t may be true that the solar sytem is
rushing on to collision in the milky way.
But the impact cannot take place for
q million years or so, there is no use in
the populists trying to blame Mr.. Hanna
for the impending disaster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

Mr. Joe Sibley, not content with abandon
ing free silver has bought an automobile.
There is use of mans trying to figure
out the logic of 16 to l and learn to run
an automobile, both at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

Most insulting man 1 ever knew ex-
claimed the man with the breezy PERSONAL
ity. I'm never going to have anything to
do with him.
What has he been saying to your"
Nothing
What has he been saying behind your
back?"
Nothing. Every time l start to tell him
funny story, he looks up at the clock"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11
No Core to This Apple.

Tom Johnson is going to build a street
railway in Honolulu. There has been some
trouble about the government of Hawaii.
and its present condition is unsatisfactory,
But all this will be settled now. II Tom
Johnson gets a clear chance there the
United States will not have much trouble
with what is left.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

The reports from the British forces in tb,,
IFoil7'id! have not been Of such a charac-
ter ds L" Justify the London wags in max
!Es fun Of Dom Paul The South African
war has reached d point where it is strictly
business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

-"o prominent citizens of Kansas mis-
N0OA diSiHiecttng huid for whisky and mar
EO".! escaped death. The embaImed lag
"i4! never succeed in making much head
Rsy IN th, west
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11
SHOOTING STARS.
Social Distinctions.

'She is inclined to assume a great deal of
Importance" said one young woman. But
1 don't know that 1 can blame her"
why, you married a European count"
Yes. But she married an American coal
baron
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

Possibly Mr.. Sampson and Mr. Schlev
md some relief from their personal cares
by reading up. on the Foraker Kohlsaat
controversy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

Washington as a convention city would
give the statesmen who never get here to
live at least chance to enjoy the scenery
for a few days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

General Otis may succeed in getting Agui-
naldo to reform the first of next month,
and give up the retreating habit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

Mr. Roberts has not yet rushed into
print as one of the famous men who owe
their prominence to their wives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

Mr. Goebei will admit that while the Ken
lucky election took up some time, it proved
to be thorough piece of work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

The Beers are proceeding with such con-
fidence that it may be assumed that they
have a few barre,s of diamonds on tap in
the cellar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11
Liable to BE Misled,

Don't you think it is unkind to make so
much fun of Mr.. Roberts?" asked Willie
Washington.
Yes" answered Miss Cayenne. 1T would
be very unkind to lead him to suppose his
present situation is merely joke"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

Mr. Billy Mason works with the indus
try OF a man who realizes that he may need
sympathy himself some day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

London is finding the Partisan cartoon
even more Objectionable than the French
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-11

From the Honolulu Commercial Advertiser.
Alabama chose legislature which will
return Morgan to the Senate. That may
was q ntar-enough Imitation o1 II
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-03

LaprObes
We always keep large stock of Lap and
Buggy Robes on hand made of Cloth, Plush
and Silk Plush; nothing but "Chase's"
Robes; they are the best made in the
United States, bought direct from the man.
ufacturer and sold at prices convenient to
everybody from $3.50 to $12, so.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-03
Shoes.
''F0R ALL KINDS OF FOLKS"

Mems Patent Leather, Kid
top, hand sewed weltshoes,
all sizes. $50
Mems Vici Kid, Calf Skin
Box Calf and Winter Rus
sci Shoes, up-to-date styles,
all sizes. =. 800
Mems Box Calf, Front Lace
Double Sole Shoes, Bull
Dog toe. =. =. =. 200
Ladies' Hand Sewed,- welt,
Button or Lace Shoes, in all
styles and sizes. -. 800
Misses School Shoes, in lace
or button, all leather. $50. 1.5O
Shoes. 1925
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-02-10
RAPID CITY j; 800 g "' rop "'

latioi,, on the, main line Of the Fremont, F'Ik
horn & Missouri Valley Railroad. 1t has eight
churches; two miles OF street railway; gas ''rN
electric light plants: perfect system 81 wafer
works: second largest; " ,rks in th" world Tor
the treatment of gold ore by the chlorinatinn
process; extensive iron foundry and lnnchina
shops; largest touring mills in TIE state: lcS
but II mites from some OF the IatgrS) ana rhh-
est deposits Of gold. silver. copper, !r"n, Eilcit
ana I'll III America: extensive steam TIE una
pressed brick works; L. s. government INDIAN
school land Office and weather signal station;
Grou! st. It's: massive business blocks; beauli-
ful parks; state school of mines; tWo banks;
four neWSpa pers; nj the edge OF the Creates,
range stock country i'll the west shipments Tor
1898, $1,000. OOO): on Rapid river, The largest
stream in the Black Hills; county seat ni Pen
nington county.