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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-12
The Bill Is Passed.

Yesterdays triumph in the House of Rep
resentatives was not OF reason, OF morals,
of justice but purely of party discipline
The republican whip was the power In
the case The speeches In advocacy OF the
Porto Rican bill were nothing, They con-
tanned only such appeals as had before peeh
made and therefore had lost their novelty.
The sole reliance was on mastering the
members and getting them into line This
was accomplished after week of hard
work. and the bill was passed. That tells
thu story. And thus ends the first lesson
But what about the second lesson? When
the congressional campaigns begin, this
whole business will be presented from the
stump. and it will be well calculated to give
the republican leaders very serious trouble.
They have no explanation of their conduct
which will go down with the people. They
pirate about how acceptable the bill Will be
when the people come to understand ii, but
they give no inkling In their speeches of
what the bill contains which is to work this
revolution in popular sentiment. The peo-
pie. and the press. without distinction of
party have been studying and discussing
the measure for weeks, but have found
nothing to recommend it. They are today,
as much as ever. against 1t The old darky.
suddenly converted. described his religion
as bail of light, which struck him on the
bosom and spread all over him. Is the
country to be converted IN this way? Is
the intelligence necessary to approve Of
tariff against Porto Rico to strike 1t sud-
oenly and spread all over it?
The second lesson may end to the dis
confiture of mora than one of those repIb-
ncan members of the House who voted
against personal conviction in this matter.
The leaders in the movement are probably
safe. Mr.. Payne and General Grosvenor
live In rock-ribbed republican strongholis.
and Mr.. Dalzell has things so much his own
way at home that he may even survive the
insult ne offered to practically the entire re-
publican press Of the country But there are
many close districts in the middle states and
elsewhere. now represented by republicans.
which will be all the more difficult for the
party to hold because of this ineXcusable
surrender to the sugar and tobacco growing
interests of the United States.
To those republicans who stood to their
guns and withstood the effort to coe-ce
them against their convictions Of right,
greetings and congratulations! They have
given the country an exhibition of courage
which. though ineffective now, will not be
lost in the long run.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-12

A cable from San Francisco to Hawaii is
one of the vital necessities of both COM
merce and government Such cable should
have been laid years ago. Had 1t been in
place in 1888 doubtless the story of certain
unpleasant events in Hawaii would have
read differently. But despite what might
have been there is no palmer fact in view
than that this cable has now become, by
virtue Of American annexation, Just as es-
sential 10 the prosperity and good govern
ment OF the island as are the wires radiat-
Ing from Washington necessary to the
proper administration of the affairs Of the
republic The Senate yesterday recognized
TINS fact by its Passage of the bill providing
for the laying of a government line to Hon
proposition The discussion ran solely
along the line of affording protection to the
American manufacturers. The preponder-
ant opinion of the Senate, as expressed in
the vote, was that in view of the fact that
there is a heavy advantage on the side of
the foreign maker OF cables an allowance of
IL per cent should be made in behalf of the
home manufacturer. Even anti-protsction.
lists voted thus. The proposition il clear
During the past few years certain lines n,
American manufactures have forced thai,
way into the foreign field. to the consterna.
ton Of the European producers. The At.
bAra bridge affair in Egypt Is a marked In.
stance. In those lines that have found En-.
tsohsnmsnt the American manufactures
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-12
To Filter the Water.

The Senate did good work yesterday in
It's treatment of the District appropriation
bill. The items tt added to the measure are
all to the advantage Of the local interests
involved. The school reorganization plan.
which has received the general approval Of
the community, was among these. The
provision of fund for the erection Of a
municipal hospital was another. One of the
most important, however, was the itsm of
100000 for the establishment of a filtration
system In connection with the water sup
ply, a work which has been needed for
many years, but which has been delayed
pending the submission Of reliable reports
as to its feasibility. Those reports are now
in hand and 1T is well that the Senate
should have seized the first opportunity to
make the initial provision for the project.
1t is somewhat significant that in the
same issue of The Star which contained the
account of this action in the Senate was
summary of a report from the officer in
charge of the aqueduct, stating that during
the month of March the water was clear
on only two days. This percentage is
enough Of Itself to convincs the average
legislator that some means of filtration is
absolutely necessary. The sediment which
makes the Potomac water turbid is not re-
garded as necessarily menacing. 1t con-
sists in the main of suspended mari. which.
while 1t may induce in a few persons mild
forms of intestinal complaints. is on the
whole not deleterious to health, although
unpleasant to the eye and the palate.
The filtration of the water will, of course,
remove this mari and make the water per-
fectly clear. But 1t will do more. 1t will
reduce the chance Of psychological poison
ing to a very low minimum. Just what
this chance now Is with the water I'M
filtered is not exactly determined. although
the report recently filed on the subject
shows menacingly large percentage of
bacterial presence in the water. The case
has come down to these terms: The Poto-
mac water is not known to be dangerous
to health. but it contains too many bacteria
for comfort, while the color of the water
and even the taste are at times decidedly
unpleasant and sometimes even repulsive.
Therefore, by all means, If the project is
feasible and will not prove too expensive,
let the water be filtered on large scale
before it actually becomes tainted. The
value OF the service to the people will be
infinitely enhanced, while Washington will
be rid of an annoying reputation of having
a dangerous water supply. This ill-repute
has spread from the turbidity of the water
among people who do not understand the
true character of the suspended mari. No
ons wants the capital to sustain such a
blight upon its name. and It would be
worth much more than $4,000 to be rid
OF this incubus alone, not to mention the
unspeakabie blessing of invariably clear
Potomac water at all seasons of the year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-12

undergone some change. The republicans
have made several blunders, and their out
look Is not as promising as before. There
Is every reason now why they should
henceforth proceed with the greatest eau
tion-should put their best foot foremost.
The President himself has lost nothing.
He still possesses the confidence of his
party. and the respect Of his opponents, but
you may overload even the strongest and
most willing steed. So that as matters
have been and still are shaping themselves,
the necessity Is recognized of giving to the
President a running mate with qualities
strong as his own. And 1t is probably this
view of the case which lends renewed In
terest to the discussion of Governor Roose-
velts name
The announcement that Governor Roose-
welt does not desire this nomination is
accompanied by the statement that he will
decline 1t If it Is rendered. That is to be
received with large grain of salt. Gov
ernor Roosevelt, like every other ambitious
party man, must subordinate his Judgment
to the general judgment in matters of this
kind. He must obey orders. He cannot af-
ford to consult his own personal wishes as
against call to national duty. For him
to decline this nomination if formally made
would be for him in some measure to
cheaper 1t, and make it less welcome in
other quarters. And such a step would by
no means advance his prospects for first
place in 1904, or later
There may be no purpose to draft Gov
ernor Roosevelt. He is an attractive man
who would bring to the national campaign
spirit Of energy and earnestness which
would be very valuable to his party. But
there are others. The republicans. indeed,
are fortunate in having a good field to
choose from; and it Is safe to say that
when the nomination Is made the honor
will not be lightly considered, and most GER
tainly not declined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-12

can stand the closest competition In the
world field as regards both price and quail
ity. But in the making Of ocean cables this
country has not yet advanced sufficiently.
and without the discrimination in its favor
the s. 100000 contract would almost surely
go against it. With this contract executed
here. however, it may soon prove that the
American cable maker can sweep the seas.
1t is doubtless the part of wisdom for the
bill to be restricted to providing for a cable
only to Hawaii now. There Is a serious
question as to the best route beyond those
Islands, on the way to Manila. The sur
veys are incomplete and 1t would be highly
undesirable to check the whole enterprise
pending the determination of the longer
route. The Hawaiian cable is needed now,
while there is already sufficient cable serv-
Ice to Manila to permit the government to
transact its business in fair fashion pending
the completion of Its own line. OF the var
ious propositions for this enterprises gov
eminent line. strictly private line or
private line under government subsidy-that
OF government line appeals most strongly
to the Judgment OF the people. The need
for the cable being established, on public
grounds, 1t Is question whether 1t is bet
ter for the government or a private cor
poration to risk the possibility of loss in
maintenance. The cable may not pay i'm
mediately. But 1t will surely grow In value
as an investment as the commerce of the
Pacific Increases, particularly if the Mic
aragua canal be completed. A direct gov
eminent loss now would not cripple the eff
ficiency of the service, whereas private
loss might interfere with the full usefulness
of the line. In any case, inasmuch as the
cable is demanded first of all by the public
interests. the government should unques-
tionably have full charge.
This bill should be passed forthwith by
the House 1t is one of the most important
items of the sessions work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-12
The Vice Presidency at Philadelphia.

There Is renewal Of the talk about Gov
ernor Roosevelt for Vice President He
does not want the nomination, and says so
very frankly. He Is advised. however, that
there is a strong desire throughout the
country to bestow the honor upon him, and
that II he shows himself at Philadelphia In
the national convention the delegates will
be likely to nominate him without regard
to his personal wishes. As ne IL on his
party's slate for delegate-at-iarge to the
convention. the suggestion Is one of mo-
ment to him and to others.
II Is not to be denied that within the
past two months the political situation has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-12
The Work of Gen. Otis.
From the Chicago Post.

Now that Gen. Elwell 8. Otis IS to be re-
lieVed of his command in the Philipnines
upon his own request 1t is fitting that some
acknowledgment should be made of his re-
cent services to his country AS military
leader he has directed a series of cam
paigns through difficult country in a trv
ing climate without suffering a single de-
feat. As civil administrator he has brought
order out Of anarchy and indicted an I'm
skilled people into the practices of self-gov-
eminent. Gen. Otis deserts are great both
from the natives and from his own coun-
trymen. and the latter should receive him
with all tokens Of honor and respect when
he returns to the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-12
A Little In Doubt.

Il see that both sides are very generous
in giving each other credit for great valor
and persistence in this South African war;"
said the tourist.
Yes answered the burgher; Il have
noted such remarks. But 1 haven't made
up my mind whether they are due to mag
nenimity of soul, or a realization on both
sides that we've got to explain somehow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-12
Sunday at tho Paris Exposition.
From the Phtladelphia Racord

At the Paris exposition all exhibits ara to
be open to the public on Sundays, in con-
formity with UNMARRIED custom since the first
great worlds fair in the French capital II
formal American recognition Of the sanctity
of the day be desired the federal national
pavilion might be brought under the Sum
day closing rule without much difficultv.
The important point of the matter d. 10
insure to local visitors view Of American
exhibits-and all Paris will see them n;
SUNDAYS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-12

"Shrewd fellow, that BligGins,'' said one
young man. Hes natural diplomat"
How did you find 1t out?"
Il asked him to lend me a dollar
And he got away from it?''
No He said he hadn't dollar. but
he'd lend me five. I might forget about one
dollar. But he could remind me of FIVE"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-12

Paris barred out the gold statue of an
American actress, offered as a worlds fair
exhibit. Paris evidently does not care to
see all this valuable metal withdrawn from
circulation. when there are SO many ways
in which it might be used as coin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-12

Mr.. Clark and Mr.. Daily are both deter
mined men, and 1t Is probable that Montana
will have considerably more of the en-
phatic oratory which occurs when money
does the talking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-12

Colorado millionaire who did not like
the way a hotel in Dever was run, decided
to buy it and show how to conduct it.
Time alone will tell whether the joke is on
him or the landlord
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-12

Col. Bryans voice will suffer great deal
of wear and tear in the near future, and
some Of his friends are anxious for him
to save it as much as possible on the topic
of free silver
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-12

An Observing YOungster.
My father says it's fooishness, this rolling
eggs all day,
And gatherin on the green grass SOS to
pass the hours away.
He says It's just waste of time for US to
romp and run
And play at games and gather brand-new
freckles In the sun.
But father gets himself stick and where
the cloth Is green
He rolls the billiard balls around in happi-
ness serene.
And mother leaves the light turned I'D to
lend a guiding ray
And father says it's foolishness, this rolling
eggs all day!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-12

1t cost too much. he VOWS again;
And stoutly he demurs.
Until he sees her in it. Then
The universe is hers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-12
SHOOTING STARS.
A Contradiction of Phrase.

Don't you think that young woman puts
on great many airs?" said one girl.
Yes" answered the other; "she isn't a
bit breezy and good-natured any more"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-12

The news from South Africa Is said to be
puzzling the military experts in the London
newspaper offices. Too many censors often
spoil a good story.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-12

II is occasionally a little difficult to de-
termine. in connection with a sympathizing
speech at d mass meeting. just how much
Is cold fact and how much is oratory
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-12

Admiral Dewey's final decision that a
President is greater than an admiral is a
compliment which Mr.. Mckinley will no
doubt appreciate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-12

Admiral Dewey is doubtless aware of the
fact that presidential campaign is long,
hard fight with very little prize money in it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-12

David B. Hill says he is going to vote
this fall, and he doubtless hopes to get even
further back into politics before he Is
through.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-12

From the Kansas City Star.

The plea which Davis makes for the
Boers IL quite characteristic of the man
1t proves nothing excepting that II Ia AL
ways Wise TO make allowance Tor the sto-
ries Of travellers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-12

The Count de Casteliane is now in posi-
ton to conduct his duels by telephone.
This Is much less expensive than by cable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-12

The failure Of Reinhard & Co. in Column
bus. Ohio. proves that even good solid
bank must give in when the gossips get af-
ter Il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-12
Against Superstition.

Il don't believe in superstitions.'' re-
marked one of two men with race badges
on their coats.
Neither do l." answered the other Il
am trying to get away from them. I've
noticed lately that every time think of a
superstition / have bad luck
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-12

! lot or Percale Wrappers-splendidly made nm,
sarns@sa,, a wide skirts. with deep 6mc
Choice of new spring Wrappers I'm all eo,o-s
so ad nave white yokes-others with yokes trim
ders. Wide skirts with full fionnce ca sI %n
Fridays special. ..............,,. rs
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1900-10-24
LIST OF LETTERS.
Remaining i'm the POsttimce at Sisters
vile. July II. 1895.

Rev P. A. Boyce,I R. u Brook
ing, Crawford Bros. Maggie Craw-
ford, Anna Cunes, Lon Carey, Sa-
rah Coleman, Peter Deer, f. Doak
T. J. Double, S. E. Eich, G. c..
Elliott, c. E. Ellenberger, Mrs. DR..
Evans, James Faryen, Charles H.
Ford, c. L, Ferguson, Capt. Dora
Faust, John M. CSTard, Cora Care,
J. B. Gilmore, iSA Hogan, T. A,
Herbert, Clara ] Hartley, T. B.
Hubbard, Mime B. Hall, R. L,
Hobbs, Miss Mignie Haroye, Rev.
H, A. Heolow, s, +. Klinger, A.
D. Kelly, Jas. 4 Kerns, Lii Linn
Martin Kemr +, NJ. Woodell, VIM,
Woodruff, Z. J, Woodward, Mary
Wilson, Lem1 lei Wright, w. A
W VIII; Lila We'zel, Louis
"'''''D' ~. E. Work, Pm.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1900-10-24
trustees Sale of Rea, Es,o,.

Notice is hereby given that by
tue OF the authority vested in me
by Deed of Trust made and exc.
cuted by Sarah E. Smith and Bore
man Smith, her husband, to me as
Trustee, bearing date on the sth
dav OF June. 1893 and duly of rec
ord in the Office of the Clerk of the
county court of Tyler county, West
Virginia, in Deed of Trust Roof
NO. S. pages 3o3 and 3o4, under
signed Will on the 18th day of July,
1898, at the front door of the court
house, OF Tyler county, sell by wav
OF public auction to the highest and
best bidder therefor, the real estate
conveyed to me as such Trustee hv
the parties aforesaid, to-wit: A tract
OF seventy (7o) acres of land on
Middle Island creek, in TYLER coun-
ty, West Virginia, being the same
land conveyed by Alpheus Smith
and wife to the said Sarah E. Smith
by Deed bearing date on the card
day of April, 1892, upon the follow.
ing terms, to wit:
One-third of the purchase money
cash in hand, one.third thereof
with interest, in one year, and the
residue thereof, with interest in
two years from the day of sale talk.
Ing from the purchaser his notes
with good security, for the de-
ierred payments, and retaining the
legal title as further security.
Said sale is made at the reouest
OF John S. Hood, the person for
whose benefit said Trust was eve.
and who is the legal holder
OF the notes secured by said trust
The title to said property is be-
!ieved to be perfect, but selling as
Trustee, I will only convey Such
title as IS vested in, me by said
Deed of Trust.
a I'm, @. D. SMITH, Trustee. !
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1900-10-24
Notice OF Trustees Sale of Personal
Property Under Deed of Trust.

By virtue Of deed of trust exc
cuted to E. A. Dur ham, trustee, by
D. A Snyder, datsd the end day OF
August, 1897, and recorded in the
Clerks office of the county court OF
Tyler county, West Virginia, in
trustee deed book, No. 8, page 43,
TO the payment Of promissory note,
given by the said D. A. Snyder to
Boviard & Seyfang Manufacturing
company and calling for the pay
ment Of FIVE hundred dollars two
months after date at the Tyler
County Bank, Sistersville, West
Virginia, fully mentioned and de-
scribed therein. And default hav-
ing been made in the payment
thereof and being required so to do
by the holder Of the said note, I, E
A. Durham, Trustee, will on the
22nd day of July, 1898, commenc-
ing at O'Clock, p. M, at the front
door of the city building, in Sisters
vile, Tyler county, West Virginia,
proceed to sell by way of public
auction, the highest bidder the
property conveyed by said deed of
trust or so much thereof as may be
necessary to satisfy said indebted
ness. Said personal property ly-
ing and being in the District OF
Meade, County of Tyler aud State
of West Virginia, and described as
follows: One 2.s horse power boiler;
one AJAX engine; one 5-inch stem;
one bait; one 4a-inch stem; one
i4H-inch sinker; two 3H-inch
stems; one 31a-inch sinker: one
SANG line; one I3-inch bit;
ltwo fsS-iIch bits; two 8--incb bits;
ltw bits; two 5-inch bits;
lasaE baiier; one 6 islrsae at q &c,
Ibiiief; one drilling cable; one Is,
81 pipe and connections; one tool
| box and contents. one oIz.inch
elevator pushed to S 8 10; one casing
hook; two rope sockets; two temper
screws; one circle and Jack four
sets OF wrenches; four sets of lars.
one casing sub; five subs for small
tools; two rope spears; one anvil;
one bellows; one crane and pulleys;
enc endless chain; two bull ropes;
one long slip socket; one single
block and one double block.
Terms of sale; cash, unless 9th
erwise directed by said D. A. Sny-
der on the day of sale.
e A. DITPuAN5 Tr,etaa
=. M. MCCOY, Attorney. 2I.4w
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1900-10-24
TO oREss aol5trRn.
9 ters Goncernin, :, :. -

49,. mig frites .ISrolsst Fyenara. =
Es,,s.i 50 - s,iililriSens For sfsfkSt.
booss ~, should not be fed for u
only &Rsifaases Fi p,hbs appsafnhsg. ), sst,
dressed bird, but is liable to sour. aud
low prices are the result. Poultry
should be killed by bleeding In the
mouth or by opening the veins in tho
neck, then hang by the feet until thew
are properly bled. The crop and mites
tines should not be removed, and the
feet and head should be left on.
Either manner of dressing-by scald-
ing or dry picking-will do, as those
dry picked sell lest to shippers and
scalded best TO the home trade. For
scaldlng chickens have the water as
near boiling point as possible without
boiling Hold by the head and legs.
Thlch should be picked dry before
scaldlng; then immense and lift up and
Gown three times. If the head is i'm.
merSed, 1t turns the color of the comb
and gives the eyesa shrunken appearance
which leads buyers to think the fowl
has been sick. The feathers and MIN
feathers should then be removed imme-
dlately' very carefully and without
breaking the skin. They are then
" pumped" by dipping ten seconds into
water nearly boiling hot and then put
immediately into cold water, where
they should remain until the animal
heat is entirely removed, after which
they should be hung in cool place.
10 properly dry pick poultry the
work should be done before the bodies
get cold and while still bleeding Drv
picking is much more easily done while
the bodies are warm. The work should
be done very carefully that the skin
may not BIO torn or broken.