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The sun., 1900-12-28

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- the colander do not regu-
h. 81 Of the shot absolutely, for
ss.rc sizes of shot will often be
"a from the same pouring. More or
shortening will make the drops larger
az smaller through the same hole. Thus
1 lead nearly pure will hold on longer be-
fore falling and make larger drops. Lead
with much shortening will drop rapidly
.apd thus form tiny pellets. For the very
smallest bird shot the lead is heated and
! dropped from about two-thirds the way
Twelve tons of lead is days pour.
From this eight tons of perfect shot will
! be secured. AS the pellets are lifted from
the b9ttom of the shot well they are run
shrou.,h machine filed with multitude
Of round holes of different sizes. which
assert the shot, turning the imperfect
ones back to be melted over.-New York
Mail and Express.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07
A Question of Buttons.

Developments relating to the political
ambitions of the Hon. Tim Woodruff and
the Hon. Ollie Belmont of New York con-
tinue Both men are dead in earnest, with
the vice presidency as their objective.
Each is able to conduct an up-to-date cam
pa1gn. Both are doing SO. Their pictures
nave appeared in the newspapers. Pleas
ant accounts of their tastes and accom-
plishments have been widely printed. Their
ages are known. and the names of the Diff
ferent clubs TO which they belong. And
now their efforts have reached the button
stage. and there is trouble.
Buttons are not barred to any candidate
for office. They are quite the fashion, and
quite effective. Where the candidate is
handsome, and the likeness is good, and the
button well designed, progress is made.
Men sometimes choose a button on these
grounds alone. And. of course, when one
inserts button into his coat for any rea-
son he commits himself to the candidate
whose image it bears. He becomes from
that moment Smith, or Jones, or a
Brown man. as the case may be.
There could be no criticism of a Woodruff
button or Belmont button on the score
of pulchritude. Mr.. Woodruff and Mr.. Bel
mont are both men of fine appearance, and
of fashionable tastes and indulgences in
dress. Their faces would adorn any but
ton. They are rich, likewise, and liberal.
and no unSightly button in their interests
would be permitted to appear. But the
trouble is that buttons bearing the two
faces of Mckinley and Woodruff, and
others bearing the two faces Of Bryan and
Belmont. have appeared, and the question
of good taste is raised. That is thought to
be somewhat in the nature of presumption
That Is counting the Vice Presidents be-
fore they are Matched. 1t is disrespectful
to the national conventions And, more
over. neither Mr.. Mckinley nor Mr.. Bryan
has been consulted in the premises
Good form in matters of this kind, and
especially to a man of fashion. is every
thing; and no wonder the report comes that
both Mr.. Woodruff and Mr.. Belmont are
somewhat annoyed by the comments that
have been provoked by the buttons. Their
intentions were honorable, and, as their
friends insist. they should not be held too
severely accountable for a single blunder
committed on their first journey on the
road to fame
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07

erly placed and well managed, can attend
to them. whereas earlier an entire army
corps might have been needed. The most
IDENTIFY of the main Boer armies can do now
is to threaten Lord Roberts lines of COM
munication. To do this they will require
organization and extreme mobility. The
latter factor calls for horses, arms and
provisions in plenty. Flying forces of
mounted men might tear up a few rods of
railroad track or cut out few sections of
telegraph line. and then hustle away to an
other point But this process could not be
long maintained by a small number in the
fact of punitive campaign waged by
superior force. Without artillery to resist
attack. these bands of marauders would
against the securing troops sure to be sent
against them.
Disloyalty spreads faster against a failing
government than against a triumphant one
In December the Cape Dutch could prob
ably have been persuaded in comparatively
large numbers by effective organizers to
take the field against the crown. But the
risks are too great now. The only practi-
cable method of revolt is for the individual
colonists to join, the Boer armies. now being
driven to cover by the constantly increasing
British forces. Revolt brings too severe a
penalty in the face of the overwhelming
chances that the British government has at
last secured the upper hand in the fight
and will later be in position to deal harsh
~, If necessary, with such recalcitrants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07

Inc stories Of in5urrection in Cape Col
ony are not likely to cause the British gov
eminent nearly as much concern now as
though they had appeared a few weeks
earlier Indeed there has been a good deal
OF such talk throughout the war, but ar
no time has II been of as little consequence
as at present. Had the Cape Dutch risen
IN arms in December or even in January
While the British armies were being put to
their severest test Of the campaign, whiIa
Butler. Methuen and Gatacre We're being
defeated by the Beers at all points. while
the British advance seemed to have been
absolutely stayed. the situation would have
been desperate indeed for the government
at London. 1t might have required the
efforts OF all the forces later used by Lord
Roberts for the relief of Kimberley and
the consequent relief of Ladysmi,h to keen
the Cape Dutch in check There Is no toll
Ing to what extent such a revolt would have
spread
But ROW. with the British armies in Ma
tai and northern Cape Colony steadily ad.
vancing. victorious. with two of the three
beieaguered cities relieved. and with the
tide Of the campaign turned to a strong
British current, the Cape Dutch are in no
position TO give the British government any
material concern A few regiments. prop
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07

The republican senators. it is announced,
will hold a conference on the Porto Rican
tariff bill. That is wise decision If the
republicans of the House had taken the
same step before putting the bill upon its
passage in that body they would have con-
suited their own and their partys best in
tcrests. In fact. it Is nothing short OF
amazing that such measure should nave
been foisted upon the party without any
consultation whatever. The President in
his message to Congress had recommended
free trade with Porto Rico. The ways and
means committee had accepted the sugges-
ton. The House stood ready to pass such
q measure Suddenly there a right
about-face on the part of the committee, a
tariff bill was reported, and the party lash
was appli,. to bring everybody into line.
And all of this seems to have been the
work of less than half dozen men. Why
was not a conference called and the whole
matter discussed before the new bill was
reported and members were urged to up
hold republican control of the House?
A matter of less consequence than the
Cefeat of this tariff proposition in the Sen
axe is the controversy as to the response
bility for the change of front in the House
Such controversy was of course inevi-
table. Whenever a blunder is made those
participating in it are anxious to clear
their own skirts. There were number of
visits to the White House by those who
were anxious to impress upon the President
their views of the House situation. and of
course they easily secured audience They
stated their case. They asked for the Pres
iCent's assistance, and they obtained it upon
the strength of their assertion that only
tariff bill could go through.
But the President did not change his
mind to what sort of bill should be
passed, and he has not changed his mind
since. His formal recommendation to Con-
gress still stands. and that is the fact
which the republicans of the Senate should
now seriously consider. The President and
Secretary Root in favoring free trade with
Porto Rico took the right stand on the sub
jec; and the country supports them. Why,
therefore. should not the Senate give heed
to this? Why should it follow the House
into the ditch? Why not pull the House
ard the party out of the ditch by guiding
by public sentiment and taking the right
side of the question?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07

The republicans and the populists of
Louisiana have united forces in an effort
to carry the state against the democrats at
the April election Their candidate for gov
ernor is Donelson Caffery, jr., a democrat,
who in his letter accepting the nomination
assails the election law of the state and
pitches the campaign in the key of oppose
ton TO that measure He points out the
overshadowing Importance of the issue in
the following terms:
Under our government of maiorities
without votes We have learned that there
may be more odious form OF oppression
than taxation without representation, and,
entering this campaign with the threat be-
fore us of denial of representation at the
polls, We appeal from the politicians to the
people. and announce our purpose of main
tanning our rights at the election and after
We have no concern now with national
issues. 1t would be vain TO discuss than
while the ballot box remains under the in
huence of witchcraft.
The powers fiiched from the people must
he restored to them The ballot box must
b. made sacred.
II would appear from this that the cleo
tons machinery in Louisiana is as much
under partisan control as is that in Ken
lucky. AS Mr.. Caffery puts it, the ballot
box is under the influence of witchcraft."
That is to say. the polling places are Off
Certu py democrats Tor the b3neht of demo-
Gratis. and all other candidates have no
chance. Presumably the law will be ad-
minstered in this way at the coming cleo
ton, and, if so. what chance will Mr. Caf-
fiery have of winning out even if he has a
majority of the votes behind him?
But even II he is defeated he will not
have made his race in vain. 1t is only in
this way that attention can properly he
called to these outrages on the suffrage.
Wherever partisan election laws exist they
should be fought with vigor and per-
sistency- They are an Offense against free
dom The Goebel law-probably the worst
of the whole vile variety-has broken down
after the pounding administered to it dur
ing one energetic campaign. and all laws
elsewhere that in the least degree resemble
II should be similarly disposed of as speedi-
y possible.
MI Ianery Is a young man who inherits
both his pluck and his ability. His father
in the Senate has exhibited Qualities of
strength and independence in dealing with
public questions. Father and son are
standing together in this local contest
Both are southern born Both are demo-
Gratis But both have come to see that
neither the interests of the south nor those
OF the country at large can escape disaster
unless elections in the south are rescued
from the clutches of party rings and are
permitted to reflect the unintimidated senti-
ment of the people as expressed by their
ballots.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07
Telephone Relief In Sight.

At one time the sentiment of the people
of Washington was decidedly adverse to
the proposition of solving the telephone rate
trouble by incorporating rival company
1t was felt that better results could be Sc
cured by the regulation of the rates charged
by the established company, and that the
reform was not worth the trouble of tear
ing up the streets for a duplicate set of con-
Quits. Now that the effort to regulate the
rates of the old company has been thwarted
by court decision. however and the de-
mand for lower rates Is even more insistant
than ever. the sentiment of the people has
undergone a change and favors the alter
nate remedy of a new company. The Dis
trict committee of the House today decided
to report favorably one of the pending bills
to this end. and II is announced that 1t will
be taken up by the House at the next Dis
trfct day. This Is good news. Whatever
company IS chartered. provided it is sur
rounded by safeguards and requirements
calculated to insure good service. the people
will welcome the prospect of relief from
the burden under which they have labored
for years. Prompt action by the House
will pave the way to similar action by the
Senate at this session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07

The Commissioners might proftably de-
vote little time to the consideration of
ways and means of regulating the speed of
automobiles. which are becoming weekly
more numerous In Washington These ma
chimes capable of a smart pace and.
being a novelty. they are frequently sent
along the streets far more rapidly than Is
safe for either the occupants or the other
street users, 1t Is not uncommon to see one
of them shooting along frequented thor
oughfares on down grades at the rate of
fifteen twenty miles an hour. nearly
twice fast as the street cars are permit
ted by law to run. That they are easily
handled by experienced operators should
not grant them a license over other We
hicles. but should rather tend to make the
regulations governing their use more strict
at first For 1t Is common experience that
the more readily such devices can be put
through active PAGES the greater liberty the
novice Is apt to take with it's possibilities.
to the infinite menace of life and limb The
day is clearly coming when these machines
will be frequent in the streets and it there
fore behooves the city officials to investi-
gate the subject now to ascertain the safest
course of regulation. Accidents are being
reported constantly from other cities. due
to ignorant handling Of the machines, or to
recklessness. to some breakage in the
gear. The streets of Washington ought to
be exceptionally safe, being broad and
smooth. and it should be easy to frame
rules for the special guidance of this new
device to prevent the growth of a new
danger. 1t might be deemed desirable. after
inquiry. to issue licenses to automobile
drivers" forfeitable in case of a violation
of the speed regulations. In this manner.
too guard may perhaps be placed around
the possibility that the intricate machines
will fall into the hands of inexperienced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07
Probably q Canard.
rom the Philadelphia Record.

The story that the wrecking of the cruiser
Charleston in Philippine waters was in con-
sequence of the intoxication and consequent
incapacity Of the officers in charge at the
time comes from an anonymous source and
will in all probability be followed by speedy
denial and disproof. Investigation shows
that the stories in regard to the introduce
ton of large quantities of liquor and the
establishment of numerous saloons In Ma
Mia are gross exaggerations. Soldiers will
drink IL they can get intoxicating bever-
ages, but 1t is denied by army officers that
there has been any excessive or unusual
indulgence among the troops in the Philip
pines. The statistical reports of the i'm
ports of malt and spirituous liquors at Ma
Mia furnish conclusive proof of moderate
consumption.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07


The republicans of Minnesota are well
In line with their brethren elsewhere In
every one Of the states they are I'D in
arms. The proposition to make the reye-
nues wrung from the Porto Eicans a CHAIR
ty fund for their benefit is no more popular
than the tariff bill itself The vast major
ity of republicans still believe the President
wrote words of wisdom and justice when
he made this expression part of his mes
sage: Our plain duty Is to abolish all GUS
toms tariffs between this country and Por-
to Rico and give her products free access
to our markets"
The Senate is hearing from the people,
Will 1t make complete and effective the
unrighteous work undertaken by the re-
voice of the people? win republican SEN
atorS obey the command of the men who
have sent them to Washington or will
they insolently defy the men who do the
voting? The republican party is on trial
at the bar of public opinion. Its leaders
at Washington can determine the verdict.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07
Two Amazing Statements.
m the New York Mail and Express.

States Senate Monday which can hardly
fail to add to the gayety Of the nation One
of these fell from the lips of Teller of Colo
RADIO. Teller characterized the currency bill
as 1.-The greatest calamity ever inflicted
upon the country" Carter of Montana
was the author Of the other. He endeav-
ored to gain votes for the seating Of Quay
by claiming that Quay was martyr ct
don't believe" exclaimed Carter, that this
country has ever witnessed such another
deep. dark. damnable, diabolical plot to
destroy a mans political or private char
acter" as the plot of which Quay was the
victim. The currency bill considered as
a calamity and Quay considered as mar
tyr are spectacles which provoke laughter
to hold both his sides"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07
The Republican Party in q DANGEROUS
Position.
From the Chicago Tribune.

Both the Senate and House committees
which had this Porto Rican matter in
charge favored at the outset free trade
with the island, and then for radically diff
ferent reasons each changed front and in
dorsed policy which is proving peculiarly
offensive to the people. AS it Is evident
that the people prefer some other mode of
raising revenue for Porto Rico than that
devised by the House and favored by the
republicans on the Senate committee. 1t will
be polite for the latter to return to their
first love and vote for free trade between
the United States and Porto Rico. There
is no question of principle involved SO far
as they are concerned. They need not feel
ashamed to bow to the wishes of their con-
stituents and by uoing so rescue their party
from a false. dangerous position
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07

drivers. who may cause chaos on crowded
streets by the wild gyrations of their I'M
comfortable vehicles. Indeed. the whole
subject affecting the possible safety of
many thousands, is deserving of careful
thought just now, before the automobile
population Of the capital has materially in
creased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07

From the Chicago RecorI

From the Chicago Record.
The Porto Rican tariff bill as passed by
the House savors very strongly of imperial
ism, for it assumes that territory can be
held by the United States for the benefit of
the United States, and taxed by Congress
against the will Of its Inhabitants without
being accorded the privilege even Of free in
tercourse with the United States. If this
measure becomes a law 1t will be difficult
for those responsible for its enactment to
parry the charge of imperialistic tendencies,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07
ASpecial Offering inn Ribbon
For the Bows.

We have reference Boys Clothing Department.
Mecca for mothers who buying clothing and where the
and prices Guido each other few spring
rivals specially priced:
Boys Doublebreasted Suitssizes
chevot and cassmeres Each of has double
well stayed with linen vau specially priced
Boys Sailor, Blouse and Veie Sus-he blou size to
all wool heviot with colored and embroidered
tie plain Blue fancy hevots
made with round collars and silk pe separate everywhere
d. Specially
Boys Doubebreasted School also Vese
Suits fancy and plain blue cheo $500 value
claly Pr1ced at SIoS
Boys Threepieced Short Pants Suits chevo dou
bebreaed and cutaway sizes years. S6oS value
Boys Refers years-in kersey, and asakhan:
both round and sailor collars reduced from $500 4S
New arrivals in Spring Shirt Waists Bouses celebrated
Mothers Friend brand; Numbered and unaundeed newest
spring designs 4Sc
Best Sea Island Pecae Waists with separate collars sizes:
also plain White, with band separate collars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07

MIR. Quay's own opinions are being cited
against him in the present case. Mr. Quay
Will, of course. agree with those who as
sert that man often shows his greatest
wisdom by changing his mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07
An Inference.

Some of Shakespeares plays were rather
immoral, weren't they?" said the small, in
quiring man.
of course. they were." answered the
modern manager, as he lighted a very big
cigar Didn't you know that Shakespeare
died rich?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07

Senator Hoar has always been recognized
as a gentleman Of the most cultured and
chlva4rous instincts. His proposed pay
ment Of $4,000 to ex-Queen Liliuokalani
may be objected to as politics, but there is
no doubt about It's gallantry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07
vernaI.

The springtime quest for violets
Delights the poets soul.
The wiser man his money gets
And hunts a ton of coal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07

Mrs. Langtry's husband is i'll in a mill
tary hospital in South Africa and has.
therefore. had no opportunity to enjoy his
wifes recitations of war poetry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07
Weapons,

Il reckon &c time is comm when dar
won be no fightin tall" said Miss Miami
Brown.
Il dunno bout dat" answered Mr. Eras-
tus Pinkley.
Don't you know whut it says bout de
swords bein' tuned to pillow shahs?'
Yes. I know bout de swords. But 1t
doan' say muffin bout razzers do it,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07
SHOOTING STARS,


L am proud to say that did not spend
dollar to secure my election"
I congratulate you" answered Senator
Sorghum. You got off cheap-but you
took terrible risk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07

With the New York theaters and Wall
street both receiving police attention the
dawn of a new era seems to be expanding
over Manhattan Island.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07

Mr.. Bryan has not been moved to ask
Richard Croker any searching questions
about these symptoms of friendliness with
David B. HILL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07

The Porto Rican tariff would have to be
very heavy indeed If it assumed to afford
pecuniary compensation for the irritation
which the idea has caused in this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07
An Abstinence.

"Dolan." said Mr.. Rafferty,, 'yez know
Casey. the conthractor?'
"Oi know i'm"
"Oi wor talkin' to i'm on the subjick Nv
wages yesterday. An he got very repair
tay."
Did ye hit imp
mo; me conscience intherfered. OF had
me hand raised whin OF REMEMBERED OF
ought not ty indulge meself in so much
pleasure durin' Lent"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07

The District has enjoyed another of the
periodical object lessons which enable II
to see what a franchise is like
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07
Porto Rico

He's jes' a little Teller, he's been CROWN
kind O. wild
An it seems to me we orter treat i'm gen.
tle-like an mild,
An jolly him along bit an help i'm make
his way,
An not keep holerin at i'm, Come an
pay! pay! pay.'
He's jes' little Teller, with a stout an
willin' heart.
An he's sure to prove a winner If he gifts
proper start,
So remember when you're countin' up the
wealth at your command,
He's jes' a little Teller an he needs a
helpin' hand
He had an invitation sent by these United
States,
1t amt quite right to leave i'm hangn'
wistful at the gates;
We stated from the first he couldn't hoe
his row alone
Les do the thing up proper an adopt i'm
as our own.
We've helped i'm in misfortune an he's
grateful fur the same,
An some day he'll grow up an more than
satisfy the claim;
So fur the present why not take kind an
generous stand2
He's jes' a little Teller an he needs a
helpin' hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07

Porto Rico realizes that IL the worst
comes 1t will have to mutely submit and
throw up both hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07
The Speed of Automobiles.

The English now find that Boer news is
more to be pited than censored.