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Evening star., 1900-05-10
No Smoke Nuisances.

The decision of the District Court of APP
peals on the smoke law, rendered the other
day doubtless establishes that statute in
full force and effect, for it is inconceivable
that a further appeal. if allowed. would re-
suit in an overturning Of the decisions al
ready rendered. The terms of the law are
plain. Its purpose is equally plain. The ef
feet of the thorough enforcement of the
statute is to prevent nuisance which if
allowed to develop at the rate recently OBJ
served would soon make Washington a dirty.
disagreeable city, destroy much of its
beauty and deter the incoming of residents
with fortunes to spend in the erection of
handsome homes
One of the Police Court judges, in render
ing decision a test case brought before
him, held that conviction could not be had
unless positive testimony were given by the
neighbors that the smoke from the accused
establishment was nuisance. The letter
of the law clearly intends that the question
as to the nuisance shall not be left to
neighbors. but shall be of automatic de-
cision. 1t does not require a technical eye
to distinguish such smoke as the law pro-
scribes.
1t would be most embarrassing to seek to
enforce the statute on the basis of neigh
barhood testimony. Difficulties between
business men. leading to endless complica-
tions. might easily arise from an attempt
by the court to elicit the truth in accord
ance with the unprejudiced Judgment Of a
witness. 1t is far better that the testimony
Of official be accepted as descriptive of
conditions than that those who are suscep-
t!ole to personal and business Influences
should be summoned to decide as to the ma
ture of the nuisance.
TIE law cannot. Of course, be interpreted
commanding the impossible. IT, as urged
in opposition 20 the statute, there is avail
able no practicable smoke consumer or
method Of stokins without producing smoke
no court would venture to command a strict
observance But it so chances that practi-
cable smoke consumers are to be had, and
with care ordinary furnaces may be so
managed as to give OF small minimum of
smoke In any event. all experience goes
to show that a smOkeless sky as Is the case
IN the great city of Paris. is to be secured
with effort on the part both Of the individ-
uals and the authorities, and now that the
courts have verified their power in the
premises the public will look to the Com
missioners to abate the nusances without
unnecessary delay. and thus set a praise
worthy example to other American cities
Evening star., 1900-05-10

The Stars Chicago letter. which appeared
yesterday, concluded with this statement
The democratic leaders seem very much
more cGufident of late of ample financial
support during the campaign. Just where
this Is coming from is not apparent, but
tEere Is evidently plenty of money on
hand AT present to keep a. very active force
at work issuing cheerful estimates and
hopeful propaganda The stock of enthusi-
asm and optimism Is unlimited and seems
TO inspire every one from the leaders of
the party TO the office boy of the press COM
mittee's room.'
Why should the brethren ever have been
cast down? They are not, it Is true. making
themselves particularly agreeable to the
property interests. but for all that they
have never stood. and do not now stand.
in the slightest danger of being cut off
with shilling. The Bryanites, although
they put up SO a poor mouth. had a
good campaign fund in 1886. Nor was II
collected, as 50 many have supposed, ex-
clusively from the silver interests. Those
interests doubtless contributed literally, but
other interests also contributed 1t was a
business matter, looked at from a business
viewpoint, and decided after a business
fashion.
The road for both parties will be smoother
this year than then The good times ex-
tend all over the country, and happily
affect all industries. Nearly everybody is
flush and feels liberal. No political party
need go hungry this year. And none will.
Even the populists ought to be able to make
fairly good-sized collections. Certainly the
Bryanites WILL for they are the real con-
testants in the struggle which is to decide
whether or not the republicans are to 60
1t is but question of good management
therefore as to whether the Bryan leaders
have fat or lean purse for campaign
purposes in this year of plenty
Mr. Havemeyer explained this matter
some six years ago with cynical frankness.
He spoke for the Sugar Trust. but his re-
marks had. and have. a wide application
He said that the trust contributed to both
parties. 1t felt it to be prudent to do So
II had no politics. 1t must have friends
at court, and hence must be prepared for
the success of either party. 1t could not
with safety deny the solicitation of either
party.
This is what may be called the corpora
ton view of the question, and all of the
managing politicians understand 1t. There
are many democrats as republicans in
terested in the big trusts. and, while they
may not approve of free silver and anti-ex-
pc nsion, they are certain not to turn their
backs on their party friends when the lat
ter approach them for laid for the cause"
The Bryanites. one may be sure, are not
poor, and will not be during tho campaign.
Evening star., 1900-05-10

selfish hope of the company that delay
means prolongation of large profits.
Yet the Chesapeake and Potomac COM
pany. If confident of its ability to defeat
this bill in the Senate, should be willing to
allow 1t to come to a vote. 1t would be a
great relief to the corporation to have this
menace of rivalry removed. The summer
vacation OF the officials of the company
would be far more enjoyable IL unshrouded
by the specter of the passage of the char
tering bill next winter. The business in
terests of the company would surely be en-
hanced by a removal of this obstacle from
the path of confident progress. 1t is due
to the principles of good business. In short.
al hand to beat 1t.
But naturally the case Is different IL the
company. although almost impudently de-
mittet, really fears an adverse vote on the
new company bill. Every consideration of
caution prompts delay, by hook or by crook.
appeals to old friends. approaches to new
ones. resort to parliamentary devices so
well known to struggling corporations, In
lection of extraneous matter. reliance upon
the heavier projects of the session program.
and the like. The fact that the leaders of
Congress want to adjourn about month
hence is apparently the focal point of the
Chesapeake and Potomac hopes. There can
be but little more material required for
the presentation of a full, decisive report
on this proposition. If the Senate, as Is
confidently believed by the people, is tired
of the shiftings and evastons and exorbi-
tance of the old company. why not give the
Senate chance to vote to rebuke 1t prac-
ucaly and permanently in season for the
enactment of this law before adjournment?
Evening star., 1900-05-10
The Telephone Bill.

1t appears from the statement of the tele-
phone legislation situation printed in last
evenings Star that the old company has
refused absolutely to make any concessions
whatever to the public, and that the Sem
ate District committee has virtually de-
cided TO report the bill granting a charter
to rival corporation. 1t was proper that
opportunity should be held out to the occu-
pant of the field to give evidence OF pur-
pose to meet the new conditions with a
reduced rate scale. That much was due.
IL may be said. 10 the enterprise shown
By the established corporation, however
badly 1t has behaved in most respects of
late. The decision of the Chesapeake and
Potomac Company not to yield an inch,
however. was to have been expected in the
light OF the events Of the past two or three
years 1t was probably inspired by a con-
temptuous Indifference. a belief that the
new company cannot muster the necessary
strength to secure concurrent action at this
session. Yet there are strong signs that
the sentiment in the Senate is largely in
favor of this radical remedy for the evil
1t Is believed that if the matter could he
tested today at least two-thirds of the
upper house would vote to Incorporate the
rival concern as the last resort
The people of Washington want action
They have small hopes of the success Il
their efforts in court to compel the Chesa-
peake and Potomac company to obey the
statutory schedule OF rates. With its re-
sources it Is felt that the company Is in
position to defer the day of reckoning all
most indefinitely. Meanwhile the exorbi-
tant charges are running against those who
are already subscribers. while those who
cannot AFFORD to pay these rates are suf-
fsring for telephone service. Action upon
the pending bill. which represents the most
acute phase Of the fight for relief, is de-
nsanded by every consideration save the
Evening star., 1900-05-10


The Court of Appeals Of the District of
Columbia has just handed down a decision
holding that the smoke restriction law of
that District is constitutional. The law pro-
vides that the emission of dense or thick
black or gray smoke or cinders from any
smokestack or chimney used in connection
with any stationary engine, steam boiler or
furnace OF any description is a public nui-
sance and is punishable by a fine of not
less than $40 nor more than $1OO for each
and every offense. This Is a most com
mendable decision, and If the law is en-
forced 1t ought to rid Washington of this
nuisance. 1t would be especially unfortu-
nate for that city to have its atmosphere
become smoke-laden- The great number of
public buildings there and the material Of
which they are constructed would result
In great injury, and the fact that these
buildings belong to- the nation gives the
object lesson of how a city can be rid of
smoke is given in Washington doubtless
other cities will be encouraged to begin an
anti-smoke crusade, and Philadelphia may
be among the number
Evening star., 1900-05-10
The Perpetual ProRram.

The man of an inventive mind
His tireless brain will rack,
A covering for ships to find
Impervious to attack.
And when success seems just in view,
Some other genius. great,
Produces a projectile new
To smash his armer plate.
Evening star., 1900-05-10
SHOOTING STARS.
Inclined to Doubt.

"A man who threatens a woman Is a
coward" exclaimed the earnest friend.
"Well,'' answered Mr. Meekton, II don't
know about that. OF course he's scoun-
drel and no gentleman. and he ought to be
arrested. But 1 shouldn't lay 1t down as q
rule that he's exactly a coward
Evening star., 1900-05-10
GOmpers Overreachin HImself.
From the indianapolis News.

Mr.. Gompers is usually calm and level
headed. but he seems to have lost his bal
this time. The injunction issued hy
Judge Freedman may be unconstitutional
but it is not for Mr.. Gompers or any
other man off the bench to pass on the
question. What would be our condition IL
every man should constitute himself su-
preme court?
Evening star., 1900-05-10
Her Weapon Collection.

The lass who on souvenirs centers her mind
Now scans her collection with care;
The relics of war struck her fancy refined
At her trophies you tremble and stare
No longer she murmurs the language of
Spain,
Though once it impressed US so much.
Just now of the Boer she will pause to ex-
plain
With words that are strikingly Dutch.
The bullet called "dumdum''- with ribbon
she ties,
And with a superior smile
She calmly remarks when she sees your
surprise,
Machetes are scarcely in style"
Evening star., 1900-05-10
Ready for Mnrtyrdom.
waiting for what?"

mo" said Meanderlng Mike. 81 amt
doin' nothin' at present. 1 am simply wait
in,
waiting for what?"
Fur desc trusts to realize de peril deir
wealth Is bringin' 'em into. When de crisis
comes an de magnates finds dey're bein
socially ostraclzed dey'll go lookin' around
fur some one to dump de responsibilities
onto. Den I'll step up an say. Gents, I'll
take de awful burden of wealt' off yer hans
an not charge We a cent "
Evening star., 1900-05-10

From the Savannah NewR

Lieut.. Gov. Woodruff does not like the
idea Of being referred to a young man in
connection with his candidacy for the vice
presidential nomination of the republican
party. He took occasion during a speech
made a few days ago to let 1t be known
that he is forty-two years of age.
Evening star., 1900-05-10

What makes you so obstinately sus-
picious in your diplomatic correspondence"
"Well." answered the Boer. 1--WE have
made up our minds to stand together and
see If we can't destroy this current impress
sion that 1t is easy to sell any farmer gold
brick"
Evening star., 1900-05-10

The effort to make up in enthusiasm for
what might be lacking in numbers has al
ways been feature Of popul!st programs
Evening star., 1900-05-10
Hum0r OF the Campaign.


Among the humors OF the campaign Is
the candidacy of Webster Davis for the po-
sition of Vice President on the republican
ticket. Mr.. Davis is known to those who
know him best as a politician with small
pretensions to statesmanship,
Evening star., 1900-05-10

1t Is fortunate for the anti-aristocracy
traditions Of the populists that there are
500 Of them at Sioux Falls Instead Of only
400.
Evening star., 1900-05-10

Admiral Dewey may be introduced to
enough people to enable him to command
a very formidable personal acquaintance
vote
Evening star., 1900-05-10

There is a very inconsiderate disposition
to keep Mr.. Jones Of Toledo in politics, in
| spite of the declaration that his factory
needs his attention.
Evening star., 1900-05-10

Asuinaldo's reputation as a financier may
lead suspicious people who hear the fire.
Qusnt reports Of his death to wonder how
much life insurance he is carrying.
Evening star., 1900-05-10
Indignant.

mo. SIR said the sultan, as he wrath
fully waved the hose Of the water pipe
which he was smoking. I'm not going to
pay the United States a cent"
"But-"
There's no use In trying to persuade me.
1 am going to put in counter claim for
damages for the libelous manner in which
they are alluding to some of the wares sold
by tobacconists as Turkish cigarettes
Evening star., 1900-05-10

David B. Hill may be in the bandwagon.
but Richard Croker will insist on selecting
the music
Evening star., 1900-05-10

The big tent exhibition at Sioux Falls has
not yet evoked any protest from the neigh
bors who want to sleep.
Evening star., 1900-05-10

Mr.. Bryan may yet be called upon to face
a there are other candidates sentiment in
his party.
The daily sentinel., 1900-06-11
FOLLOW THE STRAIGHT PATH

The state labor ticket seems to
have fizzled. Every candidate sug>
gested for governor has made haste
to deny the imputation.
There is but one thing for the
laboring men to do, if they want to
make their votes count against
plutocracy, trusts and imperialism,
and that is to vote the democratic
ticket.
Nothing can be accomplished by
dividing forces. All that the lead
ers of the so called labor movement
expect to gain are political places
for themselves, with the rank and
file left to "hold the bag"
We know that the working peo>
pie of this state and land are all
most to a man in sympathy with
the principles which the democratic
party advocates. They do not be>
lieve in great standing armies.
They do not believe in the rule of
trusts. They do not believe in
submission to England nor in copy>
ing her colonial policy.
Therefore they cannot honestly
vote with the republican party,
which is the breeding place of all
these evils, and which is drawing
nearer and nearer to monarchy as
the years go by. If they stand to,
gether they can overwhelm the
enemy. II they divide into insig>
nifcant side issues they simply lend
aid and comfort to the powers
against them.
The daily sentinel., 1900-06-11
Brunswick Hotel Arrivals.

Sunday and Monday.-Robert Froth-
ingham and wife, L. Thankauser, New
York; William Watson, South Omaha;
B. Msxon, ]. B. Num-, q. D. Adsit, e.
n. Hamer, d. D. Mayo, L. b. Bisbee,
Denver; F. G. King, Kansas City; j. B.
Killiam and Ed Reynolds, Delta; a. n :.
Andrew, Chicago; r. E. Tyralu, Grand
Rapids; w. X. Keith and wife, Pueblo;
Werner 2. Reed, Colorado Springs; r. e.
Doan. Hastings; W. e. Cohen, st. Louis;
H. M. Clair, jr., Philadelphia; NJ. Gold
smith, Pueblo.
The daily sentinel., 1900-06-11
Tent Meeting.

Subject for Tuesday night June 18th
"Oapital and Labor" what does it mean
Wednesday night "The alarm of War.
Many other important subjects will be
considered, such as the Millennium,
Angels Of God, Satan and his work, Bible
conversion the house Of the Lord prom
isea to the overcomer etc. Everybody
is invited. Meetings every night except
MONDAY and Saturday nights. Song
service at O'Clock. preaching at s:i5
sharp. Seats free. Tent between End
and 3rd on Main at.
The daily sentinel., 1900-06-11

The Boxers, secret organiza>
ton of China, is stirring up the
foreign powers. Looks like another
war is on in the Orient.
The daily sentinel., 1900-06-11
A MODERN ClNClNNATUS.

Alva Adams says he is not a
candidate for the United States
senate, but if the democrats want
him they know his postoffice ad,
dress.
Mr.. Adams made rarely good
governor on two different occasions
and there can be no doubt that he
would do credit to Colorado in the
United States senate, but we do not
believe the democratic party will
find itself SO bereft of first class
senatorial material that it will be
compelled to consult the postofice
directory.
In this blooming western coun>
try if you want anything, you must
go after it; and, to tell the truth,
we shouldn't be surprised if Alva
wasn't doing that very thing on the
quiet.
The daily sentinel., 1900-06-11

Editor Isaac N. Stevens of the
Colorado Springs Gazette disclaims
any desire to enter congress. We
agree with l. N. that it is not par
ticularly auspicious time for him to
cherish congressional ambitions.
Colorado is not turning out repub-
lican congressman nowadays.
The daily sentinel., 1900-06-11
MAN WAS MADE TO MOURN.

MAN WAS MADE TO MOOkN.
A few seemed favorites of fate,
In Pleasures lap caressed;
Yet; think not all the rich and great
Are likewise truly blest.
But. Obi what crowds in every land
Arc wretched and forlorn;
Through weary life this lesson learned
That man was made to mourn.
~
Yet, lot not this too much, my son,
Disturb thy youthful breast;
This partial view of human kind
To surely not the best;
Tho poor, oppressed, honest man,
Had sure never sure. been born.
Had there not been some recompense,
To comfort those whe mourn.
The daily sentinel., 1900-06-11

1t is suggested that the governs
ment own the trusts. Not while
the republican party has say>so.
Its policy is OF the vice versa or
der, or that the trusts should own
the government.
The daily sentinel., 1900-06-11

That love is blind is true, no doubt.
And spectacles could help him out;
But he wont wear them, 30 tbs told,
For fear the world might think him o
The daily sentinel., 1900-06-11

Editor Connely is trying faith>
fully enough to be the Tom Patter-
son Of Mesa county politics, but he
is not even a pocket edition Of the
latter.
The daily sentinel., 1900-06-11

Gen. Otis landed on the western
coast the other day. Yet the west-
ern slope did not tilt over into the
Pacific.
The daily sentinel., 1900-06-11
About the Weather.

The maximum temperature during the
past "a hours, rs degrees, and the mini
mum this morning 80 degrees.
The forecast for this section is:
Fair tonight and Tuesday.
The daily sentinel., 1900-06-11

Matt Kavanaugh. formerly engaged in
the restaurant business in this city is an
arrival here from Rangely where he is
now eng iged in the cattle business.
The daily sentinel., 1900-06-11

Mark Hanna will steer the re>
publican ship of state on the shoals
this campaign.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1900-04-01

soil and of the laborer's hands, wastes
the nations resources, increases tax
alton, pauperism and crime, over
throws the home, corrupts voters and
public officials, and neutralizes the
work of the church and all philan-
thropic organizations. It's prohibition
lis, therefore, not only a paramount
necessity to the moral welfare Of the
nation, but also the most important
and pressing economic and political
issue before the people.
2. We especially emphasize our op-
position to the army canteen and to
the shipping of intoxicating liquors
to our newly acquired possessions.
3. Intelligence and not sex should
be the basis of suffrage.
4. We are opposed to unjust and
oppressive monopolies and trusts, and
will work for legislation which will
prevent their existence.
5. We favor rigid national, state and
municipal control, and, If necessary,
ownership of those public utilities
which are natural monopolies.
6. We favor proportional represen-
tation and the initiative and referen-
dunn.
Z. We favor the election of Presi-
dent, Vice President, and United States
Senators by direct vote of the people.
TO Lead the Fight.
It was determined that the State
Central Committee should consist Of
two from each congressional district
and seven at large. The following
were elected: At Large (appointed by
the permanent chairman)-George W.
Higgins, w. g. Calderwood, G. M.
Way, Georges r. Wells, A. G. Lackey,
u, F, Heiberg. Py Districts e, P.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1900-04-01

equal our liquor bill. Only 52.2 Of our
people own homes. The liquor bill
would pay OF the mortgage on every
one of them.
I'VE are asked, rs 1t not better to
vote for good men in the other par
ties, rather than vote with the Pro.
hibition party?' I have played on
southern battle fields. Although my
people sympathized with the north,
Everybody in that section admires the
characters of Lee and Jackson. They
were good men, but THEY WE'RE
MISTAKEN. It is not enough to be d
good man. Some one says: 4 don't
like to throw my vote away It is
better to be unrepresented than to
be misrepresented. Prohibition means
prosperity for all classes. Close the
saloons and you make work for lum-
bermen and carpenters to build
houses and furniture men to furnish
them; for coal miners to warm them,
for farmers to feed, and for wool and
cotton growers to clothe their occu-
pants. Let us annihilate the saloon!
There are voters enough in the
churches to wipe it out of existence"
Our Gallant Leader.
Oliver w. Stewart of Chicago, Ma
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1900-04-01

tional Chairman, was then introduced
and received an ovation. He said in
part:
Prohibition will prohibit when de-
cent men want it to. but even II 1t
were impracticable, our duty would be
the same. If we can't save men by
law, we can at least stop destroying
them by law. What is the issue? This:
If the saloon is to stay, decent
Christian commonwealth and nation
ought to go out of partnership with
the damnable thing. When man
votes party ticket, he votes that for
which that party stands, whether
gold, silver or tariff. Suppose a man
doesn't believe in what the party
stands for? No difference. But some
one says: When man votes a party
ticket, he votes for what that party
stands for on the leading issue. When
I vote with the old parties, do not
vote for their license policy, because
the liquor question is not the chief
ISSUE If you vote for Mckinley or
Bryan, you vote for what they and
their party represent. But voted for
Mckinley because I believed that our
supreme need was to maintain the
gold standard. believe in expansion,
and am justified in voting for expan-
sion, even although it may mean beer
Expansion Do you believe that? AS
for me will let gold and the tariff go
to smash, and the islands sink to the
bottom Of the sea before will vote
for the saloon. We do not need your
sympathy. I am helpless wanderer,
but meet the choice spirits of this
wonderful movement. The Prohibit
tionists will win, are winning The
speaker then gave q number Of items
OF inspiring news, showing that the