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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10
The Bluegrass Maze.

The situation in Kentucky. cOmplicat ed
from the very outset was never more COM
pltcated than at this moment Governor
Taylor has so far refused to accent tie
result Of the peace conference held at
Louisville. in which Lieutenant Governor
Marshall participated. and many of his
supporters, some OF whom are Brown DEM
ocrats. are urging him 30 reject ii. He
stands between two fires, and the position
would be exceedingly trying for the most
experienced politician in America
On the one side are those of his friends
who stand upon the simple proposition that
the polls. that he received the certificate of
election from the properly constituted su-
thorities. that he qualified in due form as
governor and was recognized as such by
the legislature while that body sat at
Frankfort and that therefore he should
continue to hold his Office in spite of all
efforts TO Dust him In a word, these men.
putting aside all legal refnements of the
ease, say to Governor Taylor: You are
properly in Office by the voice of the people.
We advise you to stick. Call on us to help
hold up your hands"
On the other side are those who while
agreeing that Governor Taylor received a
majority of votes at the polls. and was
duly Installed in office and is now the gov
ernor. yet concede the claim of the Goebel-
ties that Mr.. Goebel under the state consti-
tuition, had the right of appeal from the de-
cision Of the state board Of canvassers to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10
TOwn-BOOutruE.

The trick of booming particular cities
and towns. especially in the west is being
played just now with an earnestness
strongly suggestive of the general preva-
lence of prosperity. 1t is a peculiar bust
ness, this forcing of individual localities
upon public attention by various and de-
vious methods. 1t bespeaks local enter
prise. earnest belief in the domestic on
portunities for business development. a de-
sire for immigration, confidence in the flu
ture. The bid is for men with capital to
invest to place their money in local indus
tries. for merchants to open mercantile
establishments, for mechanics to migrate
and buy homes. 1t Is straightforward. 1t
says to the prospective citizen: I'VE have a
growing town. situated in the midst of nat
ural resources within easy reach of a large
market. with good weather and plenty of
! water. a progressive population and a de-
sire to grow. Come to us and be Of us and
by leaving your present surroundings bet
ter yourself while giving us the benefit of
your capital and cooperation"
This bid is often seen In the advertising
columns with many variations displaying
the ingenuity of associations. boards of
trade and development companies. 1t a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10

Cen Buller nas apparently failed now for
ihc third time to break through the line of
EocrS surrounding Ladysmith His third
defeat i not disastrous in point of ac-
tlal losses as the other two. according 10
ihr reruris thus far received. but 1t has
4 mos depressing moral effect as far as the
aI:lity vt The British to relieve Ladysmith
j. concerned. Indeed 1t almost seems as
S;rc'! that the Beers are impregnable there.
The belief is growing that under the con-
d;tons OF the ground the task of the as
SATAN is well nigh Impossible. while the
defense is equipped with modern iong-range
artillery. save with Overwhelming numbers.
Et IN The Beers in their siege of Ladysmith
have found this to be true. while they
face about to become defenders in turn
against Butler they enjoy the advantag,
which has preserved White thus far We're
Butler la his turn to become defender
against a Boer assault he would doubtless
find the principle stil active.
Two suggestions are being noted in the
foreign dispa tches. One is that the retire
ment of Buffers forces for the third time
is Part oil Gen. Roberts plan OF campaign
i'll ihat he proposes now to withdraw a
large part at least of the relief column in
order 10 swell the armies in the west or in
inc SOUTH IN preparation LOT inc supreme
slrok" TO penetrate the cnemy's country.
TIN" other proposition is just TO the con-
trary effect that Gen. Roberts intends to
X rp BIiIer at work nammcring away at
TIE. Beers around Ladysnith in doubtless
fu lie ard costly attempt TO relieve the gar
r:Sou. in order to hold the large Boer army
on that ground, while he is at work else
where on his plan of invasion.
Should il be true that Butler is to be
called OFF now after three failures to break
the Boer line the change of policy would
doubtless arouse much opposition in Eng
lard among these VINO hold that the first
duly of an English soldier is to hasten TO
tht. sucCnr of beIeagucred friend. But
with 'hree trials, which have cost the Brit
sh army most dearly. 1t is to be assumed
the Rr,tsh sentiment for relieving Lady
smith will be Modified At the same time
there are strategic reasons for keeping Bull
Ter at work even at the sacrifice of the
larger part of his army. His desperate as
saUl;s have ct least the effect of holding
very large Boer force in Natal and the
question would be whether this would suf
ticiently weaken the BOcr western armies
a 10 make the sacrifice worth while. For
it is TO he remembered that Buffers army
would also be held our OF a progressive
CImpai0u by this device
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10

the legislature. and tina T. this appeal was on
trial before the legislative board selected
for the purpose when Mr.. Goebel was shot.
They are likewise disposed to believe that
had the legislature not been dispersed by
Governor Tayiors order Ii would have
formally adopted the report of the trial
board made in Mr.. GoebeI's favor. Fur
thermore. they are inclined TO believe that
the legislature. if called back to Frank
fort now. would in formal manner ratify
the informal action then taken in Mr.. Goe-
bcfs behalf. and make itself responsible
for defeating the decision of the people at
the polls. So they advise that, as the
democrats have 1t In their power to de-
clare against Governor Taylor in the iegis-
IL ,ure. terms be made with them for the re-
peal OF the Goeoei election law which is
the source of all the trouble through which
the state has been passing.
Meanwhile there is to be an appeal to the
federal court at Cincinnati in behalf OF alt
the republicans who were elected on the
state ticket below the Office of lieutenant
governor. Their cases do not come before
thc state legis laiure, but are about TO be
taken up by the state board of canvassers.
which has been reorganized to decide
against them. and. unless restrained, will
decide against them. This appeal will be
heard on Monday. 1t would be a truly ex-
traorGinary outcome therefore f Governor
Taylor and Lieutenant Governor Marshall
should be deprived of their offices by a
democratic legislature. and all the rest of
the state ticket elected at the same time
and by the same vote be sustained and
kept in office by decision from the federal
h..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10

Washington enterta.ns the National N"-
mans Suffrage Association from year %
year with entire complacency. apart from
any political prejudice. without any sens"
of partiganship and in a spirit of Keen in
te:est IN the great propaganda which -
being thus conducted. There tim"
not very long ago. when The plea for
suffrage was ridicu!ed far and wide: but
the women have worked ahead undaunt 81
by The settings of the world, until they
have actually won the bate in such 4
marked degree as to give them unhounded
assurance for the future. They may never
succeed in Obtaining unlimited franchise
in all the states but they have at least
secured respectful hearing in behalf ri
that demand while in many of the western
states the franchise has been given t"
them in liberal terms and under progressive
conditions. The world is beginn ng tn take
d new view of this suffrage question. The
advent of women into the professions AMI
even the trades. their appearance as wage
winners in virtually every branch of mod
ern activity ard their success th-Se Va
riOuS enterprises which they have entered
have worked reform even more significant
than the absolute and universal grant nt
the suffrage would have been. II cannot
be denied by men today that the women
have become economic factors of marked
Importance. and this apprecia ion has mad
a great influence in softening the SENT
ments of the male population toward the.
Suffragists. One of the foremost argu-
ments formerly urged against the cXtrn-
sion ct the suffrage to women was hat II
would be harmful to woman's moral
ture to thrust her into contact with the
rough conditions of campaigning. The wo-
men answered that their entrance would
perhaps redeem the immoral character of
The poitcs of many communities In the
minds OF many impartial observers the ar
gumcnt was staud-ofT. But this economic.
professional tendency of the women has
done much to destroy the force Of The
mems pea to preserve the women from
communicating contact with harsh c"nd!-
tons TIE security OF the average woman
Wnskrr in the various Ines of honest a''-
tivity which tn. sex has fearessly entered
ms worked i revelation. The clcse of the
century il witues sing a great change n
pubic sentiment in this regard. The de-
n1ani of the suffragists cannot but be
<trengt heued by the demonstrated fact that
women can become workers in competition
with men without becoming demoraizrd.
just where this new tendency will lead in
an economic direction is a serious question.
t. be answered by facts rather than by
theorists Some students of the science be
lieve that il is, working a revolution ard
Is affecting the whole business fabric.
There may be a reaction against it. af-
facting in turn the now moderate atti-
tude Of most men toward the suffrage q1es
iion: but in any event it is clear that This
great agitation. carried on by the aSsocia-
tion now in session, has been of serious i'm
partance and not without palpable fruits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10
Fix the Responsibility.

Congressional investigation of the educa-
tinral system in vogue in our public schools
IS now certain: the Senate subcommittee
charged with the duty Of inquiry. having
been appointed yesterday. The investiga-
tory proposition is by means immature.
for. reasonably or unreasonabiy there is at
this time much of criticism to the
manner in which practical essentials are
being treated in the present course Of
study One of the most valuable results Of
the scanning will be public enlightenment
as to responsibility for the local educa-
tional conditions. whether they be good or
bad. Until within day OF two many Of
the people, and perhaps. some of the school
trustees, were Of the opinion that such
matters were almost entirely in the hands
of the superintendent, who is the direct and
personal appointee Of the District Commits
sioners. The popular idea has been that
the functions Of the board of trustees were
mainly of the advisory or suggestory sort.
Now-when the storm clouds appear and
the lightning flashes are visible along the
horizon-comes announcement from the
District Building that the trustees alone
are responsible. and that all other parties
are declared to be rainproof and COM
pletely insulated 1t Is an interesting stu
alton.
There should be difficulty in locating
the authority at which criticism should
properly be directed. Nearly ten years ago
course of study was adopted for the grade
schools Since that time there have been
many changes in curriculum and method
If those char gcs We're authorized by the
board of trustees the records Of the boards
proceedings will so testify.
Washington will be entirely satisfied If
the Investigation does no more than fix the
responsibility
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10
The Free silver Substitute.

The free silver substitute for the Senate
currency bill will not carry, but it will
serve its iuthor's purpose And that pur-
pose is legitimate. Mr.. Jones is preparing
for Il presidential campaign AS chairman
of the democratic national committee he is
already thinking of his party's platform.
aud Is fully advised of the desire OF the
eastern men TO sidstrack silver. This is
another notice TO them. and to everybody
else. that silver cannot be sidetracked. IL
is. as Mr. Bryan declared in New Jersey
the other day. the most important Of all
issues. And as II is to figure again 50
prominently in a national campaign. Mr..
Jones scizes this opportunity stiii further
10 freshen and to strengthen the record. He
wants show of hands in the Senate ana
he is entitled to it.
The bill of the majority contains much
more than the declaration in favor of con-
Jinulng the existing gold standard. That is
a prominent feature of it, but the other
features Introduce other questions and
more attention has been paid to them than
To tn issue of the standard of value But
this substitute. which must be voted On
before the vote on the bill itself will present
the silver question fairly and squarely, and
II will have to be met.
There will probably be no attempt on
anybody,s part at lodging. Democrats like
Mr.. Cafrery and Mr.. Lindsay are openly
against free silver. while MIR. Teller ana
the populist senators are aggressiyeIy in
favor of 1t. Those who may be called the
regulars are, on either side, easily counted
So when the vote is taken the substitute
will BE- rejected by good majority. bur a
roll cali will have been obtained which will
be- of use in the campaign.
Eastern democrats like Mr.. Cochran. who
are willing to talk about anything in the
hope of siiencing the silver men, may as
well make up their minds that their scheme
for slipping back into power Will not work
The silver men. besides being very much
in earnest. are vocal set. and can neither
be cajoled nor talked down by those of
their own household. They would rather
lose with silver than win without it. and
everything indicates that they Will continue
TO maintain this attitude through at least
one more presidential campaign
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10
PnrIous Times for Pohick.

OF Pohick on the Crick is in fearful
frame o mind.
In all the years gone by, we've not seen
nothin of the kind.
We used to be all democrats an vote ~
solid form,
But now we're mixed. l never knowed an
argument so warm.
Fur some of us are Britishers They say
OIL friends are best;
An some are Filipinos an there's Beers
an all the rest.
The women stop their Homework SOS to
hear the men-folks kick
Crick
They've been a-heavin' rocks an shakin'
pitchforks, they're so vexed!
l reckon they'll be gettin' round to dunn
dunn bullets next;
The pastor cuts his sermon short an GO. $
back home an hides
Fur fear the congregation will suspect he's
takin' sides.
An one Of chap got mobbed an hal to
leave fur good an all
Because somebody said that he had whis-
kers like Dom Paul.
1t won't take very long, II trouble keeps on
gettin thick.
To make another Spion Kop If Pohick OIL
the Crick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10

pears that the farther west the boom town
is located the more inslstent Is the appeal.
certain California town has reached the
height of enterprise in this respect. 1t has
typical association" organized for the
whose secretary is genius in his line. He
now has on file in the post office depart
n1ent an application for. the privilege OF
supplying the postmaster with q series OF
cancellation stamps succinctly calling the
attention Of the letter-recever to the fact
that this particular city-te mention it
would be to give It an undue advantage
pending decision by the postal authorities
is ION the boom" and directing inquiries
for statistics. etc, to the association.
Naturally. the application will be reject
ed. otherwise the. department would be
forthwith overwhelmed with similar re-
quests for permission to use the mailing
machinery for local advantage. The first
step once taken. there would be no certain
limit to bound the enterprise of the BOOM
ers at the expense of the government But
even so the California community is being
doomed by the proposition. for the enter
prising secretary Is sending marked copies
of the local newspaper broadcast through
out the country, doubtless in the belief that
the scheme will attract the Jealous atten-
ton of other ambitious settlements and in
the scurry of comment and opposition the
name of the applicant for favors will be
widely advertised. And this is the peculiar
feature of this process. All the boomer
wants is to get the name of his community
talked about as symbol of western activi-
ty and aspiration and the trick is turned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10

INtWB.
One Of the crying needs of the national
Congress is for censor upon the CORY
gatherings of some of our representatives
who seek cheap potoriety. Even a speaker
with heavy gavei and the knowledge that
to some extent he is the guardian of legis-
1ative decency after a representative has
chosen 20 throw it aside. might suffice
Certainly when a congressman stands up
and harangues upon subject that in no
wise concerns him, and which, If consid-
cred by the House. might cause interna-
tional troubles. no seer is needed to point
the fact that he is out of order
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10

Il don't like the way those people fight
said the young man who reads fiction
THE Boers?'
Eyes. They don't go at it the right way.
Instead of shouting Stand. the grounds
your own. my braves or Once more to the
breach kind friends, once more the gen
eral simply packs a bunch of tobacco into
his pipe takes few puffs and then blazes
away with his rifle. 1t may be practical,
but 1t doesn't seem regular"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10

Yes said Farmer Corntossel "let Josh
go right ahead playin golf. I reckon it'll
do him good"
You said you thought 1t was VASE o.
time yesterday" said his wife.
I've changed my mind. If he keeps on
practicin' with them sticks lew %ears
mebbe there won't be 50 much danger OF
cuttin' hisself when he tries to han'le i
scythe"s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10

Col. Bryan can always get large audi
ences to hear him when he gives political
Grafton gratis. But his audiences at pay
lectures are not so large. Mr.. Bryan is
compelled to lean hard on the word free =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10

Bryan called New Jersey a robbers roost,
where trusts divide their plumber The
Jersey farmer who talks dialect and tries
30 raise vegetables in a sandpiIe will hardly
appreciate this sweeping allusion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10

Great Britain is one of the latest govern
ments to congratulate itself on the fact
| that small war is valuable as a lesson
| and reminder of the countrys needs in
military equipment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10
A Fad Place for Ants.

From the Boston Herald.
Poor Mr. Laboucherei He has been try
ing to hold a peace meeting in London and
the dispatches state that he managed to
escape from the meeting under the escort
Of the police. Obviously. London is not In
peaceable mood just at present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10
A Chance to Pay on Old Scores

From the Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Gen. Shafter is right when he says the
English people criticised our land opera
tons in Cuba. but 1t will be remembered
that they praised our fighting. The Ameri-
cans now have an opportunity to return the
criticisms and the compliments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10
Watch the Stoves.


Philadelphia's fire chief says that during
cold wave many houses are set abba ze
by overheated furnaces and stoves, Re-
cent experiences throughout the country
leave no room to doubt the seriousness of
this danger. But 1t can be remedied BY
proper care.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10

Although no man of mighty deeds,
He has my admiration keen:
He can pronounce the names he reads
And knows just what the war maps NEAR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10

From tie Chicago Post
The Goebel murderer has been arrested In
Peoria. This is the beginning. He will now
be arrested at intervals all over the United
States. and with especial frequency I'D In
the northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10

The English might facilitate operations
by building good substantial stone bridge
over the Tugela river and running cars
over it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10

1t is at least hoped that the isthmian
canal can be put through without the delay
of calling in the handwriting experts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10

1t will, of course, be necessary to wade
through the usual amount of discussion
and protest before the isthmian canal can
be reached
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10
SHOOTING STARS.
Terrible.

War is a terrible thing" said the phil
anthropist.
1T is answered the Filipino THAT
last retreat of ours was almost as bad as
a six days bicycle race
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10

Il likes ter glib advice said Uncle Eben.
Oar ain muffin mo- satisfyin to a man
dan to Encourage other folks to hustle,
while he sits down an takes a good loaf
hisse'f''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10

Dom Paul does not belong to the class of
statesmen who worry about the returns to
his office from a press clipping agency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10
A Free Show in New England.

From the Atlanta Constitution
Mr.. Bryan will not be able to call New
England the enemy's country hereafter
thousand ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10

The young Chinese emperor would avoid
much future trouble for himself by care
fully refraining from learning to read and
write
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-10

Din order to avoid delays. on ne
e"aat OF p~rsoual absence. letters to-
THE STAR should NOT lie addressed
tn any Individual connected with the
eHirr. hat simply TO THE STAR. or to
the E.tIforial or Business Depart
n,-nt.- nrror Hing to tenor or purpose.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-15

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