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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02

The new mayor Gf Havana. elected by
Cuban voters to administer tie affairs OF
Cuban city. took the oath CT Office anu
ertered upon his duties yesterday. The oc-
casion was celebrated with u banquet and
a street procession. ard the proceedings
were orderly and enthusiastic. The peo-
pie of the United States will watch the
course of the new official with friendly in
terest. and will wish rim success. They
are aware that he has many difficulties to
overcome. and they will make allowances
accordingly. First of all re must have the
CO. operation of the people of the city, or
success is out of the question. He was
elected on Il partisan ticket, but he is now
the servant of all the people, and to the
extent that he shows himself vigilant and
capable, and solicitous to advance the pub
lie welfare, he will be entitled to the sup
pert of all the people
A thing to be noted in his favcr was his
indiSposition to crate ill taking up the
reinS. A speech was expected and called
for. A speech. it may be admitted would
have been in order. We indulge in tina,
sort of thing ourselves on such occasions.
and the Cuban is supposed to be more vol
ublc than the American. But Gen. RoIri
cUez replied only in few words. and they
were To say that he would let his actions
i'll Office speak for him. That was cX-
ceIlent beginning III itself; and to tre ex-
tent that he gives performances the prefer
cnCe over proclamaiicns throughout his
term of office will hi; wcrk be likely 70
deserve and meet with appreciation.
Another thing to be Eoted in the story of
the day is the statement that the speeches
AT the banquet were made in a spirit ex-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02

The confirma ton by both official and I'M
official reports. of the killing of Baron Won
Ketteler at Pekin does not surprise the
world, but does serve to deepen the general
feeling VI Apprehension for the other for
eign ministers at the Chinese capital. The
fact shat Won Ketteler was killed by SOL
diers while on his way to the foreign Office
shows that Pekin was then. and doubtless
is now even to greater degree. absolutely
lawless and chaotic. Admiral kempfps re-
port that the American legation has been
burned and that the foreigners were in a
desperate plight at last accounts intensities
;he fear that great trag sdy has occurred
or soon Will occur unless the relief forces
are hurried TO Pekin. The admiral places
tn" Chinese military strength In and out
Of Pckn at J0,CO0. The fighting of the last
week or two has been revelation to the
powers. showing that the Cinnamon have
great ly advanced in the art of modern war
fare since the japanese campaign. 1t is
plain that to open a passage to Pekin will
require many more men than was previ-
ously estimated. All accounts of the situa-
ton at Pekin now point to the usurpaticn
of power by Prince Tuan, leader of the
Boxers. who is reported even to have driven
the empress dowager from Pekin by his
violence against foreigners and all Chinese
who in the least countenance them. This
II true. would account for the strange de-
velopments 4. Pekin. the orders to the mn
listers to depart, the alliance between the
Boxers and the imperial troops and the
general program of war against the pow
ers. Such Q condition somewhat simplifea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02

ton. There Is story to the effect that Mr..
Bryan went to Chicago possessed Of the
conviction that he would become the nsmi-
nee OF his party for the presidency. and
that every move he made while In town and
in the convention han was carefully direct
ed by that conviction However that may
be, the ordinary observer, familiar with his
history and personality and with the polit-
ical conditions of the hour, would not have
picked him for the winner.
Today, on the eve of the meeting Of the
democratic national convention. Mr.. Bryan
is not only the leader but the master of
his party. He is the most forceful person.
atty that it contains. The little town of
Lincoln, where he resides, Is a Mecca Men
who were of national consequence in the
party when he was a schoolboy in round
abouts are journeying from near and from
far to consult him. Others, not in agree
ment with him, but recognizing his power,
are either in exile. or patiently awaiting at
home the undes:red but certain result Mr..
Cleveland Eliminates in the stern of a cat
boat in Buzzards Bay, no longer a fisher
of men. Mr.. German looks out on the rip
ening fields around Laurel. Mr.. Waiter
son consoles himself at Louisville by lam
basting free silver and the stupid policy of
ant-eApansion. Mr.. Carlisle is busy with
a lucrative law practice in New York. Mr..
Mclean and Bourke Cochran have gone
abroad to inspect the Paris show, and Mr..
Whitney sails this week. But those who
are active in party matters are obedient to
Mr.. Bryan's wishes. and desire only to be
informed as to what his wishes are. They
will put the platform in any shape he will
be good enough to indicate, and they will
give him promptly and with enthusiasm
any running mate he will be good enough
to pick cut. They are pressing him with
decorous solicitude on both points, and
seem anxious to abdicate in his favor their
own functions as delegates.
The rise to supreme control in his party
by Mr. Bryan is one of the wonder stories
of our politics And his retention of su-
preme control is still more wonderful. for.
all of his prophecies and contentious having
failed or been disproved. instead of being
the nero of the hour. clothed in purple and
fine linen, he should be. according to the
rules OF rewards and puEishments, in a re-
treat somewhere, doing penance in sack
cloth and ashes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02
Concentration for The Star.
From the Wheeling W. Va.) Daily Intellipepcer

The lutefligencer congratilates one OF its
Oldest and most valued exchanges, The
Washington Star in taking possession OF its
new nile-story building. which has iecn
erected at a cost of StW.0tD This bright
and reliable newspaper Is now hou: ell In
enc of the most compete and up 20 cate
equipped plants in the country and the In
teillgencer felicitates the mana cement on
this striking evidence Of It's popularity.
popularity that has been gained by the
ceanest and NEST wholesome journalism.
The Stars prosperity shows that decent
publications pay in spite OF the lnri.l ex-
p.O.tatiCn Of the sarIsat onn row journals
Long may The Star Wrinkle an; scintiil te
in the empyrean blue Of hOnest Journalism
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02
NillinIn j. tirNun.

-Four years ago. on the eve of the meet
ing Of the democratic national convention
HilIiam J. Bryan was hardly entitled to
place among the leaders of his party lie
had seen some national sery CO. but had not
particularly distinguished himself His tx
terms in the House had brought him no
great reputation. As an orator he had
been overshadowed by Bourke Cochran in
pae branch Of Congress. and by Mir VOL
colt in the other. He had spoken effective
ly. but on no occasion with startling bril-
Lancy. As a legislator his name was asso-
Gated with but one measure and that had
brought discredit to his party and distress
to the country. The Gorman-W .lsOn tariff
bill. which he had helped to frame. had
shed no luster on anybody connected. with
it, He had retired from Congress- and was
now a lecturer and amateur journalist. He
had reported the proceedings of the repub-
lcan national convention for his newspaper,
and was now in Chicago partly for the pur-
pose Of reporting the democratic conven-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02
The Restless. Gncs.

The man who wants to do things,
He's a very curious chap;
He's the author of few things
That have changed the nations map.
He has argued and GRATED;
He has done his level best;
He is iampooned or he's feted
And he never gets a rest
They buffet and abuse him
And he finds when he is through
They forget him ana refuse him
What is honestly his due
And sometimes his name is banished,
Like comet strangely bright
That has famed awhile and vanished
Somewhere far into the night.
All serene in his convictions
He must face the jeering crowd;
Of his personal affections
He may never speak aloud
And that hustl.ug. busting fellow
Eager to go forth and act
Possibly my hearts too mellow.
But | like him for fact
OF the martyrs I've been reading
In that book compiled by Fox,
And refUrmers I've been needing
Who have graced the headsman's blocks
Perhaps / miSconsirue things
And should fling him cynic rhymes.
But the man who wants to do things
Well. we need him bad, sometimes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02
Needed Him,

Excuse me for breaking into your con-
versation." said Senator Sorghum, as he
approached the musicians who were dis
cussing their art. but who is this man you
are talking about?''
We have talked of several
But the one you last mentioned 49, You
said he had such "A beautiful and unerring
touch L am willing to pay such a man
good money to get out and go to work on
my campaign fund
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02
An Anti-ImperiaIist Ticket.
81, R...< tI... Il

We are disposed to doubt If our anti
imperialist friends who are in session in
New York will find 1t cxpedient, on rsflee-
ton, to put presidential ticket in the
field. That Is IA pretty !aberieus under
taking 1t needs money and 1t needs or
ganfzatfon- There must be considerable ex-
penditure and not a little work to carry
out this plan effectively. There may be
material for the one, but we doubt ii the
other Is forthcoming to any great extent
The only object in the movement is to
show the strength of those who sympa-
thize with II. III 1T shall be more likely
to show their weakness. they may do some
rejecting before deciding to engage In IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02

the issue. With China unable, through the
mad deeds Of an usurper, to fulfill her ele-
mentary obligations to civilization 1t be-
comes the imperative duty of the rest Of
the world to intervene. to restore order and
re-establish the proper authority under con-
ditions which viii prevent a recurrence of
the present evils.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02
SHOOTING STARS.
A Celebration.

Have you ordered dinner, sir" asked the
waiter.
This isn't dinner said the man who is
nothing if not patriotic.
81 beg your pardon-luncheon."
ut isn't luncheon either. This is a Fourth
of July celebration. I've bought a red
wh:te-and-blue striped shirt. red, white and
blue hose and red, white and blue suspend
ers. Now want you to bring me some red
napper, some white perch and some blue
fish,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02

Each year finds more serious determine
ton among the authorities of various cities
to discourage the tendency to make fire.
cracker celebration a Chinese drama and
run IT for a week. Twenty-four hours is
quite sufficient for this intermingled hon.
age to the Declaration of Independence and
the Chinese dragon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02
4 Word of Apprecjatiou

The Star wishes 10 express lis apprecii-
ton OF the thoughtfuiness of the visitors to
lis new building. Throughout; last Satur-
ds =. for fully fifteen hours, the new Star
building was th-ongcd win visitors, in ac-
Ccpsance Of n general Invitation They
rOamed unmatched. unhindered, from Gel
lag To roof No doors were locked sfg;,:.-st
them. no bars obstructed them In The
main they were unattended. aitll5ueE an
effort was made By representatives of thu
paper to guide Is many as possible 10 Tic
places of greatest interest and 20 explain
TIE processes Of publication. IT is believed
that fully ten thousand persons of all ag-s
and classes went through the building.
Notwithstanding the exposure of fine wood
work and furniture. delicately tinted walls
and the MANY objects easily mgrred or
broken, so orderly and considerable was this
great crowd that the building showed not
the slightest s1gn Of damage after the Wis.,
teton The American people hive often
been accuSet-wltn unfortunately a mc,s-
ure of reason-Of bling more or less in
ci.Eed toward vandalism. o. at least care
less lrreverence for the beautiful. Saturday 5
experience assurcdiy shows that the Wash
ingtonian at least IS mo- Of this sort. No
other theory will account fer TIC utter alb
1''''N vi any sign OF vandalism III a place
ard under circumstances especially inviting
- the souvenir hunter. thu narne-scratchcr
and the miscilicvous youi.gster
Washington has suffcr1l often from the
wClk of vandal5. TIE pubic buildings
monuments and parks haze =epe;,tcII; been
'arred by them Il K comforting 10 the
se:-se Of local pride TO bpl'eve now. in the
light Of The Stars exper' cree. that tbs
work has been done by people from else
who're. lot by tie residents Of the capita!
Ii may lie that sojou-1 in sight and within
touch Of the objects Of ar, aLd beauty ard
historic association teaches 9 reverence fOI
them which is nos fe!; by the c. aIal vi-itor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02
In Demand.

do you expect to be as much in demand
among your constituents as usual?' asked
the friend.
Yes, answered Senator Sorghum. I'm
in all kinds of demand. Some of my con-
stftuents want to re-elect me and some of
them want to have me indicted by the
grand jury
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02

New York announces that it has reduced
the price of ice and that the only difficulty
is in getting the customer to confront the
dealers and to stand up for his rights. 1t
seems that gold brick buyers are not the
only gullible people who get into New
York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02
A Curiosity of Politics

AS far mans memory reaches,
The honest historian notes
That the man who is longest on speeches
Is often the shortest on votes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02

Nicely may be a good bookkeeper, but no
amount of reformation is likely to secure
him employment in the management of a
business college. His methods are too orig
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02

4 number of gentlemen who are now TAX
ing themselves very seriously in Kansas
City Will soon get over it and be out fight
ing yalianty in the ranks as usual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02

1t is said that Col. Bryan's pecuniary cir
cumstances have greatly improved of late.
but he naturally declines TO give the admin
istration any credit for his prosperity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02

Mr.. Hanna will no doubt indulge in a
quiet chuckle when he hears Mr.. Bryan
called a boss by the democrats who dc
not like 16 to 1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02

In order to understand war news at a
glance person should be thoroughly CON
versant with English, Dutch, French, Ger
man. Russian. Chinese and several other
languages
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02

Mr.. Towne does not propose to forfeit his
party's confidence by allowing it to be
thought that he is gutter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02

The scene of strenuous endeavor to save
the country from its quadrennial peril now
shifts from Philadelphia to Kansas City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02

The only comfort st. Louis can get out of
the situation is that it is never too late to
start life anew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02
RrOiled LObsters.

1t was, of course, the seaside vender' s
natural prerogative to use slang in its most
modern aggravated form. He was serving
not Frankfurters on one of the hottest of
days and was hurt when a superheated cpl
cure with fancy hatband inquired,
Are there any broiled Holsters around
this place."
PLENTY of EN- the vender answered, as
he paused for a scornful inspection. ''They
keep strolling up off the board walk every
few minutes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02
The Reign of Law,

James Lane Aliens new novel, is an
nounced for publication on July S.
This promises to be the successful
novel of the year, judging from the
fattering notices the advance copies
are receiving from the literary jour
mails.
Cloth, f2nlo. Price, Sl.15.
Orders are now being booked and
will be delivered on day of publica-
ton
Book Dept.-Basaznent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02

China is perfectly willing to elaborate the
open door policy and make it a free-for-all
fight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02

Minister WI not only knows how to talk
but when not to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02

Il s'pose desc folks know whut is an
whut amt when dey talks about de sur
vival O. de fttinest." said Uncle Eben
But 1 mus say has my faith in dat theo-
ry shook. when l strike chicken coop dat
lie yuthuh folks done selected over befo' ]
arrived"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02

Superintendent PoweIIs theory that a
students Qualifications cannot he told by
an examination may be regarded as a hard
slap at the civil service commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-02
Picnic Requisites
For ssThe FOURTH -

We carry a most complete line OF
requisites and conveniences for pic
mics and summer outings, and name
in part the following:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-08

The United States is not the only
home OF trusts. II we take into consld-
Grafton the conditions that now prevail
in Austria. United States Consul Don
zelmann, at Prague, has submitted
report to the state department. on the
subject, in which he states that the pre-.
vailing tendency In Austria Ia for thu
formation OF trusts in every branch o,
industry, to the end that the cost Of
production may be reduced. the marke;
price OF the article controlled to a cor
tain extent, and larger profits gained
by the manufacturer, While II In con-
cedcd that ono Of the results will be to
deprive a number Of laborcrs In dit
fcrcnt branches Of some OF their earn
inGs. by reducing the hours Of tabor,
yet It Is claimed that It MISC results
benenclally to the laborpr MS It &C.
cures steady employment Mt regular
wages; ma hence 1t ia declared that
trust Is OF the greatest good for the
greatest number. Another reason for
tho formation Of these trusts ls claimed
TO be the advance in the price Of raw
material and the increasing competl.
ton.
The greatest hardship the people have
10 contend with at the present, how
ever. is the coal strike. The Cnsul
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-08

WONDERFUL region. the most wonderful
In the world from an agricultural stand
point. showing the great progress made
in one hundred years from a barren
wilderness to the most fertile country
in the world.
It Is not the Intention Of Missouri and
other states interested in this move
meat to make 1t a sectional affair, but
they want to make this centennial cell
ebra;lon Worlds Fair In the fullest
meaning Of that appellation. It will o.
Worlds Fair that will excel every
one of It's kind ever before attempted
and accomplished. and It Is in the inter
est OF the whole country to assist AMI
further the objects Of such great un-
deftaking.
The st. Louis people have raised fivn
million dollars by voluntary suOscrlp-
tons, and the city of st. Louis con-
trlbuted an additional five million dol
loars, and the bill pending in Congress-
approprlates another FIVE million dollars
upon the understanding that every cant
of the governments money will he
spent under direct supervision of Con
gress. All St. Louis wants Of Congress
is to be treated in the same way as
Chicago, and the prospects are that 1t
will be done.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-08
The clnrksburg Convention.

It was a congcnial and enthusiastic
assembIage Of the Republicans Of the
First district that came together at
Clarksburg yesterday to select two del
egates and altcrnates 10 the Phlladel-
phla convention which will renomlnate
President Mckinley for second term,
and whose reelection is beyond the
peradventure of n doubt.
The selection of Colonel Morris Hork-
heimer as one of the delegates was a
foregone conclusion. and is entirely sat
isfactory to the party. Captain Daniel
oBrien, of Chenille, Gnmer county,
is Colonel Horkhelmer's running mate.
and Is also an acceptable selection.
Captain Carney, of this city, an old
party whcel-horse. and personal
friend OF President Mckinley, was hon
ored by being made an alternate, as
was Mr.. Morrison, Of Braxton.
To-day four dulegates-at-large will
be selected at the state convention at
Falrmont. Whatever contests there
may be for the honorg win, we are cor
tain. be entirely good humored. Gov
ernor Atkinson viii be the temporary
chairman, and is expected to deliver u
strong keynote speech.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-08
THE INTELLIGENcER.
WHEELING. MAY 8, 1900.
Strong Protest Of Lewis Ral ublicans.

The Intelllsencar took occasion some
time ago to refer to the gross injustice
inflicted on the Republicans of Lewis
county with regard to proceedings iu
the Llghtburn-B Bennett contest, and it
is about time to revive interest in it
again. 1t has now been In litigation
over three years. and SIN temlins IN
heard In Judge Faulkner'S court in
Berkeley county. The circumstances
surrounding the cas2 are peculiarly ay-
gravatinG. The attorney for Light
burn tried hard to have the case heard
in some rearby court. owing to the I'M
possibility OF Judsa Bennett, who was
a.near relative Of Clerk Bennett, acting
in the matter. but every adjacent cir
cult had Republican judge. ard the
Republicans, in order to get hear
ing at all, submitted to Judge B.nnetrs
transfer Of the case to the distant coun-
ty of Berkeley. Judge Faulkner has
,lalmed that he will not tall. up the
matter to the neglect of the business Of
his own circuit, and without rejecting
on Judge Faulkner In any way, We do
not believe ne viii reach the case in
time to do the smallest jugtioc to the
legally elected clerk, Mr.. Llghtburn.
The contention of the Lewis county
Republicans is that Bennett is daily
collecting money in salary and fees
which should Of right so to LIshtburn,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-08

reports that during the winter sup
plies OF coal were exhausted. and coal
which usually sold in Prague at 81 Is
per 200 pounds. rose in price to 81 SO
per 200 pounds. and this is only the
poorer class-goft coal used for cook
Ing and manufacturers purposes. Hard
coal, which usually commanded price
of So. rose to 81 o. per 1900 pounds AMI
cannot be bought Mt present at any
price. This, of course, caused great
many manufacturers to either close
their factories or reduce the working
hours and to raise the price of their
manufactured articles. Some wealthy
manufacturers, however, employing be-
tween 5000 and 10000 people, were con-
frontcd with the choice Of closing their
factories or losing 800 a day by paying
the current prices for coal needed. con-
tlnued to run with fun force rather than
throw all their people out of employ
mcnt.