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Evening star., 1900-10-04

not each member of the group constitute
himself candidate? Why should not the
doubts and fears of the pessimists of 1900
be thus expressed? No severer rebuke
could we'll be given to the bosses. No harsh
er treatment could be meted out to the
workers and the blind partisans. Individual
voting by this aggregation of true patriots,
while perhaps ineffective in the final count.
would nevertheless afford a notable object
lesson in applied patriotism.
1t might not save the country for the
doubters thus to voice their sorrows. The
country was headed straight for smash
anyhow as soon the people nominated
two such candidates as Mckinley and Bry-
an. On the one side yawns the gulf of
financial catastrophe: on the other that of
empire. The path leading out Of this pre-
dicament is narrow and treacherous. Is 1t
henceforth to be known by the name of
the present accuser of the President, who
sees as no other man sees the perils which
await the blind. the partisan, the foolish
and the politically benumbed? 1t Is rather
late in the season to start Godkin boom,
but better late than never.
Evening star., 1900-10-04
MIR. Carnegie on the Situation.

Mr.. Carnegie has disappointed the Bryan
ties. They were expecting him to declare
for their candidate. He declares instead for
Mr. Mckinley. He does in an article OF
much force. in which while stoutly opposing
the Presidents Philippine policy he points
out with clearness the greater dangers to
the country to be expected from triumph
of Bryanism. He uses this expression:
president Mckinley at present stands for
war and violence abroad, but Mr.. Bryan
stands for these scourges at home
Mr.. Mckinley stands for war and violence
abroad only to the extent that he has been
obliged to employ force in the assertion OF
rightful American authority in the Philip
pines. He sought no war with the militant
Filipinos, but strove to avoid a clash by
using them well In and around Manila,
where they were at that time quartered.
But Aguinaldo, ambitious to be dictator,
and seeing that the American policy prom
ised nothing to his selfish hopes. drew the
sword; and from that day the President has
had no choice but to fight. He would be
glad to end the struggle tomorrow upon
terms consistent with the governments s
duty and prestige. He could not Of course,
afford to end it on any other terms.
Would not Mr.. Bryan in Office stand for
war and violence abroad in this sense? I'm
doubtedly. The policy he proclaims would
but Increase our difficulties in the Philip
pines. He could not of his own motion car
ry it out. and Congress would never consent
to it. The result would be a renewed effort
the part of Aguinaldo to organize
other army of resistance. He would operate
with all the greater energy too because Of
his disappointment in Mr.. Bryan's power.
And there would then be nothing else for
Mr.. Bryan to do but assert, Mr.. McKn-
ley has been doing, the authority of this
government by force.
As to what Mr. Bryan would stand for
here at home is plain enough from reading
his platform. The triumph OF free silver
would cause every business man of large
ventures in the country to take in sail, and
the fling at the courts would materially
weaken respect for their authority on the
part of every man of turbulent disposition.
If therefore mills closed down and large
numbers of men lost their employment, and
agitators moved among them for the ex-
press purpose of fomenting trouble would
not serious trouble almost certainly ensue?
We might not have war, but violence would
be inevitable and both labor and capital
would suffer. as. indeed. they always do in
times of panic and widespread commercial
depression
Evening star., 1900-10-04
Apathy Has Disappeared,

Apathy seems to have disappeared
Neither side complains of it any more
Both sides are now warm in the harness"
and the pace is a clipping one. And thus
is fulfilled again the old promise that a
slow beginning makes brisk ending
Conditions at the outset Of the campaign
were not propitious for excitement or en-
thusiasm. Both sides had long stood pre-
pared for both the platforms and the can
didates and so the results Of the two con-
ventions lacked the elements necessary to
stir the people 10 any immediate demon-
strations Odds Of three to one on McKin-
ley. offered the day after the adjournment
of the Kansas City convention. told the tale
in few words. The prevailing belief was
that the republicans had a sure thing and
a yawn Of ease and confidence spread over
the face Of the country.
But such a situation was not 10 be en-
dured by either side. The republicans were
afraid of II, for. strong as they felt them
selves 10 be. they yet must manage to get
their people 10 the polls; and the demo-
Gratis. Of course, must wake UP If their
campaign was not TO collapse upon the in
slant. Fortunately for the democrats,
their candidate was the very man for their
emergency His eloquence and energy were
his strong suit. and he prepared himself for
what was necessary.
We have then in the closing days " the
struggle such a manifestation of interest
I'm the result as promises a large vote in
November The people are aroused. The
meetings in every state largely at
tended and reports from both sides show
that speakers ~ recognized power and abil-
ity are heard with close attention. Evil
IDENTIFY the people are thinking. Evidently
they recognize the fact that the issues are
momentous and should be decided by a
full vote. And they are right on that
point. The issues presented are the most
momentous since the close of the civil war;
and every man in the country entitled to a
vote. and whose path to the ballot box is
Cnobstructed should find his way there and
express himself on one side or the other
To fail TO vote this year, or to throw ones
vote away in a sulky spirit, or in pursuit
OF mere fad, will be creditable 10 no
Evening star., 1900-10-04
The Foot Ball Record.

One death in Chicago and one broken
collar-bone in Philadelphia make start on
the record of foot ball casualties for the
season. 1t is inauspicious beginning.
The season Is very young, with the teams
only practicing, as rule, and yet the rough
play Is already in evidence. 1t is clear
that the peril Of death will not keep the
young men from this dangerous sport. The
college presidents have as yet done nothing
effective to secure a modification Of the
rules or persuade the leaders of the game
10 discourage pugnacious play and perilous
tactics. Yet public opinion on the sub
ject is unmistakable- 1t is now a question
how long it will require for this force to
effect the reform so clearly needed
Evening star., 1900-10-04
Mr. GOdk in's Nightmare,

As the campaign progresses the panic of
the extreme anti-imperialists appears 10
grow more pronounced. until IL is 10 be
feared that some of them will pass even
beyond the hysteria stage before November
q. They have accused the President and
his admins trative associates OF nearly every
crime in the republican calendar and now
comes Mr.. +. l.. Godkin. Of the front rank
OF aiarmists. and charges Mr.. Mckinley in
almost specific terms. with an intent to
overthrow the republic and 10 establish an
empire. The President says Mr. Godkin
in the course OF signed editorial in the
New York Evening Post. has done and is
doing precisely the things that have al
ways preceded a coup d'etat. He nkens his
course 10 that OF Caesar and Napoleon Ill
There is no health in him
This spasm of apprehension Is incidental
TO an argument that II is the duty of the
conservative. decent citizen TO refrain from
voting for either of the leading candidates.
Mr.. Godkin cannot see any excuse for a
sane man voting for Mckinley. no matter
how potentially dangerous Mr.. Bryan may
be. The first duty OF the citizen, under
the circumstances. is to vote for someone
else-it matters not for whom. II would ap-
pear. so long as his name is neither Nc
kinney nor Bryan. Just who is available
for this great honor of the trust of the
Godkinftes their mentor does not suggest.
Perhaps his modesty prevents him.
For there is no law to check voter
from extending his suffrage TO himself
Take the predicament OF the nationalist
party. so called for an instance 1t has no
recognized candidate today. having sought
in vain for standard-bearer. Why should
Evening star., 1900-10-04
Minister Conger's Instructions.

The American and German governments
are in accord at last upon the Chinese
question and on the basis virtually of the
original American proposition which was
In effect reproduced in Emperor Williams
note to kwang Su The instructions to
Minister Conger. announced today, embody
the latest proposal of this government and
follow the suggestions Of the most recent
German note 10 the powers, also proclaimed
today. There should be no doubt now that
the powers will be able to get together on
this basis in the matter Of the punishments
at least. Mr. Conger is instructed to
learn the names of the men the Chinese
government proposes TO punish and the
nature of their punishments, to express
his Judgment whether this punishment Is
adequate 10 their offenses and finally to
report whether the punishments are actual
ly administered Thus the Chinese govern
ment is notified that its mere edict will not
be blindly accepted by this government as
final proof OF its righteous intentions in the
premises There ample reasons for
suspicion, and the instructions to Mr.. Con-
ger must reassure the other powers while
putting China upon her good behavior.
The punishment problem has thus far
been the most serious factor In the case
l. is. however. only one feature of the re-
forms which must be forced upon China TO
guarantee the future. There must yet
come adjustments of the governmental re-
sronsibilities. involving such changes in the
organization as to establish the emperor as
the responsible head. 1t is the hope of the
western world, apart from selfish consider
ations that the punishments themselves
will In large measure clear the way to such
an establishment. The deposition of the
empress dowager from her position as
guardian of the throne must be secured by
some means or other before Chinas ac
countability and reliability will meet the
requirements of civilization
Having modified the German attitude ma
terially in the matter of the punishments,
our government finds the prospect of pre-
serving the integrity of China becoming
steadily brighter. For the chief pretext for
European aggressions upon the empire will
be eliminated when the government has
been persuaded, perhaps coerced by gentle
means, into dealing adequately with the
chief malefactors Thus the American di-
plomacy scores again, doubtless to the dis
comfture of many domestic critics, who
would apparently be greatly pleased were
this government forced by circumstances
to withdraw entirely from the international
concert, leaving China to the mercies of
the European land -grabbers
Evening star., 1900-10-04
Judge the Future by the Past.
From the Helena (Mont.) Record.

There is no way to Judge the future but
by the past and in this light Mr.. Bryan's
predictions are without form and void. In
that
If Mckinley and the republican party are
successful and put in power for the next
four years wages will be decreased. hard
times will come upon US, and over the land
the price of wheat will go down and
the price of gold will go up mortgages on
our homes will be foreclosed by the money
lenders; shops and factories will close. We
will export no goods. and we will import
from foreign lands all the goods we use;
thus will ruin. want and misery be with us.
This solemn prediction has utterly failed
of fulfilment in every particular.
Evening star., 1900-10-04
A Dread.

/ am the bold campaigner who
Fears naught-'twas proved Of yore-
Save one thing, which I'll name to you,
And that fear full sore.
A gloom would settle Ger the land
Where daily / rejoice
A national grief would take command
If / should lose my voice.
Who steals my purse steals only trash;
Who steals my thunder finds
Ofttimes but an unmeaning crash
To tickle careless minds.
I ask but to vociferate
1 make no prouder choice.
And shudder at my awful fate
If should lose my voice.
Evening star., 1900-10-04
Peace in South America.
From the Philadalnhia Press

1t is gratifying to know that Chile has
settled her differences with Peru and Bo-
iivia, and that there is no immediate pros
pect Of war in that section of South Amer
lea. Indeed. it is a remarkable fact that
for the first time in many years peace
reigns throughout Central and South Amer
lea. The cloud of a revolution hangs over
Venezuela, but 1t Is very small one, and
as revolutions are the normal condition OF
that country the threat of one counts for
little The last revolution to be quelled
was that Of the Yaqui Indians in Mexico.
The condition that exists south of us today
Is an unusual one In Latin America
Evening star., 1900-10-04
Caution.

There's one thing l will say about this
street railway" said the man who had vain
ly waited for a car. 'It takes great precau-
tions against accident"
More than other roads?'
Yes. sir. 1t seems to go on the principle
that If you are not allowed to ride there is
no danger of your hurting yourself"
Evening star., 1900-10-04

Aguinaldo remains hopeful so long as
Bourke Cochran does not try to soothe the
western expansionists with the idea that
Bryan as President could not let go Of the
Philippines, no matter how he tried
Evening star., 1900-10-04
Ex-Secretary Carlisle's Position.
fha BOSTON

The position taken by Mr. John G. Car
Isle. who is now engaged in the practice OF
law In New York, cuts him entirely clear
from the democratic party. as 1t is now con-
stituted He supports Mckinley for the
presidency on sound money grounds. This
is important, fixing the attitude Of one
Of the ablest men in the democratic organi-
ism infected It.
Evening star., 1900-10-04
Couldn't Believe 1t.

you see a great deal In the newspapers
that you can't believe" remarked Mr..
Meektons wife.
Il know it, Henrietta" was the answer.
For instance, here Is another one of these
stories about man who makes fun of his
wife's cooking"
Evening star., 1900-10-04

November is welcomed as the month
which brings a wholesome transition from
talk to turkey.
Evening star., 1900-10-04

Peru thinks of offering land to the Beers
Possibly those sturdy Dutchmen would sue
ceed in doing away with these revolution
AIRY pastimes which are 30 much OF nuis-
ance in South American countries
Evening star., 1900-10-04
Content.

You are described as q professional
political boss" said the friend.
''All right" answered Senator Sorghum.
You know the public always feels safer
and easier with professional talent. 1t Is
the amateur political boss who is most like
ly to overdo things and make people nerv-
olfs
Evening star., 1900-10-04
SHOOTING STARS.
Advice.

"You must not neglect to seize every
golden opportunity" said the man who was
addressing a literary society.
Mister said the Colorado citizen. 'if
you don't want to get showed with a piece
of scantling or something. you want to drop
this golden opportunity talk and give us
something about free silver
Evening star., 1900-10-04
elf they're Rich's shoes
they're proper"
Ten =One E, Cor. 10th.
Entire building. onel,ifsy. rnGns

Do not confound "exclu-
siveness" with expensive
ness as the terms bear no re-
lationship. We do at all
times emphasize the exclu-
slveness and correct fashion
OF our stock, but you pay no
more for proper footwear
here than you would for hap
hazard style elsewhere.
We are particularly well
fitted to supply the footwear
essentials for October we'd
dings, showing as we do the
very latest conceptions in the
different shoe forms. Our
display of slippers is excep-
tionally fine, as it embraces
kid and satin in the seasons
latest and most fashionable
tints, presenting an assort-
ment from which almost any
gown can be properly
matched.
Fashions latest edicts in
proper footwear for golfing,
hunting, shooting and riding
are all here-they are identi-
cal with those styles which
have received the approval
Of New York and Philadel-
phia society.
We give the greatest of
care to all orders received by
mail, and when size and
width are given we seldom
fail to send the desired style.
B. Rich's Sons,
High-grade footwear.
Ten-one F, Cor. 10th.
Evening star., 1900-10-04

Some of the enthusiastic democratic math-
ematicians leave Maine and Vermont In
the Mckinley column. This must be an
oversight.
Evening star., 1900-10-04

Some of the small operators assert that
the big concerns are taking advantage OF
the coal strike to squeeze them. Is there
not to be honor among trusts?
Evening star., 1900-10-04

Thomas b. Reed, Arthur P. German and
p few others will have 10 step lively If they
want to be recognized in the future as reg
ular party men.
Evening star., 1900-10-04

Ii Will probably be some time before
Count Won Waldersee witnesses an occa-
sion which eclpses the brilltancy Of his de-
parture from Germany
Evening star., 1900-10-04
An Orators Impression.

A sense of pride my soul enfolds.
l smile with kindling eye
To think my one small larynx holds
The whole vox populi!
Evening star., 1900-10-04

Senator Wellington continues to deliver
generous lot of oratory on very slender
prospect of compensation after election day.
Evening star., 1900-10-04
Mr.. Carnegie and Imperialism.
>roy, he Tpdt ,,liS

Mr. Andrew Carnegie, who has probably
done more to foster the anti-imperialist
propaganda than any other man. declares
his preference for Mr.. Mckinley. Evidently,
therefore, he thinks that imperialism" Is
not the paramount issue: or even II It be
that. Bryan Is not the man to grapple with
Il
Evening star., 1900-10-04

OIn order TO avoid delays. on nc
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
Office, hut simply to THE STAR, or TO
the Editorial or business Depart
ments. according to tenor or purpose.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-02-27
Recipes.

Recipes.
The windows are gay with new novels
that shine
In bindings of wonderful hue;
They are wondrously fair as they stand
there in line
To tempt any one who may view.
There are books about fairies
And big dictionaries
And histories grave and the rest
Yet of all the wise prints.
Tales of practical hints.
My grandmothers cook book seems
best.
When stone bruises came to my Juvenile
heel
1t told how to conquer the pain.
And how to make soap or apply lemon
peel
To remove some insidious stain.
What to do, 1t portrayed.
For drowning mans aid,
And how to make blackberry wine;
And how to clean paint
And cure people who faint
My grandmother's cook book was fine.
No frivolous poems! No fiction to I'LL
Our lives with n vague discomfort!
No long, prosy essaysi Twas written
with skill:
The author said Just what he meant.
OF cooking. tbs true.
What my grandmother KNEW
Twas beyond any volume to state.
But for hot drops and such,
When we'd eaten too much,
My grandInother's cook book was great.
-Philander Johnson in Washington Star.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-02-27
Speaking for History.

Generations of schoolboys learn the
dramatic speeches ascribed to famous
commanders just before famous bat
ties, but unfortunately many of these
fine. high-sounding addresses were
never heard of till after the event.
We read, for Instance, in ancient his
tory 81 generals addressing whole
armies, when few companies Of SOL
diers at most could have heard them.
To show the difference between genu-
inc speeches and manufactured ones, a
contemporary reports an authentic ad-
dress of the captain of a British ship
as the fleet was approaching the en-
emy. He wished to encourage his gal.
liant t.ss-s; and hoped perhaps that a
few heroic words might forever he as
sociated with his memory. Send all
hands aft" he cried, and when the
crder vas carried out he said; my
lads, thefe's the enemy no doubt
about it. And now. my lads. II you
don't take the enemy, my lads, why
then, my lads, the enemy will take
you. Pipe down, boatswain." After
all, the speech was to the point, and
the men cheered it to the echo.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-02-27
A NEW YORK HEROINE.
EIGHTEEN YEAR OLD GIRL BAT
TIES WITH FLAMES.
Miss Minnie swarts Honored by the
Men She Nobly Assisted in y Fire
That Saved Two Flremen From tho
Devouring Elements.
New York Letter.)

Miss Minnie Swarts, 18 years old,
who lives with her parents at 641 East
Ninth street, is the heroine Of New
York hremen. At a recent fire at 3OS
and 80 West Fifty-ninth street she
saved two flremcn from slipping into
cellar where they might have lost their
lives, and she revived a number who
were overcome with smoke, with hot
milk which she secured from nearby
drug store. She went into the burn
ing building and helped the firemen in
every way that she could. She placed
a handkerchief over the mouth Of one
of the firemen who was being over
come with smoke and helped him
from the building. She continued to
help those who were overcome with
smoke until she, too, was overcome
and had to be led away. Since then
Fire Chief Croker and all of his men
have been praising her noble work.
Fire Commissioner Scannell heard the
praises of the firemen and sent for the
young lady. When she reached the
commissioners Office Fire Chief Croker
happened to be present He immedi-
ateiy recognized her and holding out
his hands said, why. here is our
heroine! We are glad to see you"
Commissioner Scannell then said to
her: 'It is very unusual for us to
send for anyone to thank them for
public service. We are deeply sensible
of the disinterested work you did at
the fire. livery man in the department
is praising your heroic conduct We
all feel that we are deeply indebted to
you for your kindness and sacrifice.
AS for the men you assisted and whose
lives you were instrumental in saving,
nothing we can say or do can reward
you for what you have done for them"
Commissioner Scannell then opened
drawer In his desk and took out
purse that appeared to be stuffed with
bank notes. He handed it to Miss
Swarts, saying: I'VE hope you will
accept this small token OF our regard,
and we wish that II was good deal
larger" Tears came to the eyes Of
Miss Swarts. Several times she tried
to speak, but failed. She placed her
handkerchief to her eyes, and then
said, with considerable emotion: mo,
no; | cannot take the money. l SIM
ply did what l thought. was my duty
to do. l want clerical work, but l can
not take money for that"
Miss Swarts, noticing look Of dis
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-02-27
Photography in tho Trop,c,.

I'm photographing natives" writes
an Englishman who has had much ex-
perience with the camera in India, "it
must be remembered that dark face
requires a longer exposure than a
white one; but beware of exhibiting a
BortrHt of himself to native. He
will sef0pm criticise the likeness or
artistic me>,it of the picture. Nine
times out of ten he will remark. But
6r the face IA Wv black To bring
ou, che features dist. ..rctly proper ex-
posurs and treatment m rst be given.
The dafsrness >existinepin mon, tropical
Is the chfsf eaea.Y OF the
Whole Basches Of ptates
will go, and nothing car save them.
The only insurance against this trou..
BILE is to have o1ie's plates sesaed in
tin boxes, not to be oA,ned
until the plates ars desired for usea'