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Evening star., 1901-09-03
District Day Mt Buffalo,

Good must come from the observance Of
this. District day, at the Pan-American Eix-
position, for there, to host of Americans
in whose minds dwell incomplete concep-
tions of the capital city, are being dis
pensed facts on which they may found clear
ideas of what Washington is and what it
must become. Washington is the text
which today Is being illumined by mission
aries who have gone from the Potomac to
the lakes to tell of the capitals homelness
that was, of it's beauty that is, and of it's
grandeur that will be. These men are
speaking words that will circulate as far
and as wide as Niagara's fame. They will
go into the homes of all those who hear,
and help in the upbuildng of that national
sentiment which will make of Washington
city what it's people know it ought to be,
and what all Americans desire it to be, a
national capital unrivaled in the world. 1t
is this sentiment which will demand the
reclamation of adjacent flats and marshes
and the adornment of the parks lifted from
the ooze and weeds; that will force the
abandonment OF shabby, unsanitary and
architecturally offensive public buildings;
that will compel adequate appropriations
for the support of the model government
of the District.
The choice of September 3 as District day
dl tle SApOSitIOI WAS IOTtundte 1t Is only
two days removed from Presidents day
and attendance at the great fair is at it's
height. 1t is peculiarly fitting that the
days dedicated to the President of the
United States and to the city which Is the
official residence of Presidents should be so
close together
Telegraphic reports announce the pres
ence at Buffalo of thousands of Washing
tonians. Each of these is full OF faith in
the future of his city and chronicler of it's
fame, and each may bring back a thought
or suggestion which may be of value to
himself and of use to the community.
In the exercises in the Temple of Music
Commissioner Macfarland explained clearly,
that which Is not altogether fully under
stood by the people of the Union, the ex-
act relationship subssting between the Dis
trict of Columbia and the federal govern
ment. In he Temple of Music tonight Dis
trict views will be shown b. means of a
stereOpticon and orally explained This
feature of the exercises will be to those
who attend the best possible substitute for
visit TO Washington.
Evening star., 1901-09-03

succeeded, it has brought back some other
prize as a substitute.
In the Sea Girt shoot just ended the Dis
trict team met the best rife teams OF the
continent and won In q close match which
put the nerve, as well as the eye and
steadiness Of muscle, to the test.
The Hilton trophy was won by the Dis
trict team In $780, 1893. 1895 and 1898. In
1895 it made a score of 1907. which re-
mained the Hilton trophy record score TIL
1901, when the District team eclipsed the
old record with a new one, the score jus,
made by the District men being 1908. Thus
phies but make records. But the Hilton
trophy is not all that the Washington
marksmen can win. The regimental team
match was won by District men in 1891
1892. 1893, 1894, 1895 and 1900. and the Sol
dier of Marathon Shield In the interstate
military match in 1893, 1890 and 1900.
Washington rife shots have also won
their share, perhaps more than their share
of individual matches. The Wimbledon
cup was brought to Washington IN 1879
$780, 1893 and 1895. The Presidents match
in 1894 was won by District representa-
tive, and so also were the inspector S
matches in 1894, 1895 and 1900.
One Of the features of the Sea Girt con.
test OF 1901 was its international aspect
there being In competition team from
Canada, which by many of the wise was
picked as winner. But the District marks
men had nothing to say and had little said
of them, but they shot straight.
Evening star., 1901-09-03
Cuban Independence.

General Wood expresses the opinion that
American control in Cuba will continue for
at least eight months longer. He estimates
that at least that much time will be neces-
sary for the organization of the new gov
ernment and the installation of its or
ficials. Then. by the terms Of our pres
ence there we are to hand over the reins.
and descend from the box.
There has been some impatience in Cuba
as well as in this country at the course OF
events. The enemies of the admtnfStra tlon
In both countries have repeatedly declared
that everything was purposely being de-
layed in the interests of annexation. some
of them have gone so far as to predict
that Cuba would never be permitted even
to try to govern herself. AS these pessi-
mists read the signs of the times, one diff
Guilty after another would be raised by the
administration until the Cubans. thorough
" fatigued and disgusted, would throw up
their hands and ask for permanent shelter
under the stars and stripes.
But upon the whole, good progress has
been made. When we consider the condl-
ton In which we found Cuba, the mex
perience Of the people in the matter or
doing for themselves, and the thousand
and one difficulties of every kind that con-
fronted us, we have very great deal to
show for our three years of occupation
The cities and towns are in good health.
Schools have been established In. every
province, and are In a flourishing condi-
tion. Agriculture is on the up grade. Com
merce Is profitable There is less brigand-
age than was ever known before in the
island Everywhere and in every way, In
deed, the influence of the American initia-
tive is to be observed The Yankee has
been showing the way all along the line.
and the effect is no less creditable to him
than to those who have observed him and
are following in his path.
Nor will anything of this be lost In any
event If the Cuban venture in self-gov-
ernment Is successful, the result will very
largely be due to the thorough way in
which the Americans have restored order
In the island and laid the foundations for
free government. If after a trial in busi-
ness for themselves the Cubans decide that
their happiness and prosperity would be in
creased by abandoning their independent
government and uniting their fortunes
with those Of the American people, their
proposition will be all the more attractive
by reason of the AmericaniZation of the
island during the temporary American con-
troll. So that we have not only made good
progress in Cuba, but the fruits of it are
likely TO endure.
Evening star., 1901-09-03

]. Pierpont Morgan is a man Of wonderful
discernment and executive ability. Possibly
1t would be a good thing to nominate him
for some political Office in the hope of
stimulating his patriotism to point where
he will be willing to forego the joys of
pecuniary profit and devote himself to his
country's good. 1t might be limited that
Mr.. Morgan is too much engrossed with
affairs Of greater Importance to permit him
to apply his time to the public service.
But that is an idea which every true be-
lever in the Declaration OF Independence
and the Constitution Of the United States
would denounce as preposterous.
Evening star., 1901-09-03

Musicians are disposed to complain be-
cause the widow of Ole Bull presented his
violin to the museum Of his native NOrwe-
gian town of Bergen. 1t is unquestionably
true that the world is deprived Of much ex-
quiste music because valuable instruments.
which ought to appeal to the ear, are left
to be gazed at in glass cases. Collectors
who cannot play note cling with grim
tenacity to violIns for which performers
would give years Of their lives. The own
ers Of pictures or statuary take pride in
having them exhibited to the best possible
advantage for the common public benefit.
But the custodian Of a valuable musical
instrument feels no such impulse. He is
consistently and irredeemably dog in the
manger.
Evening star., 1901-09-03
Political LeadershfD.
In a recent letter to a friend Senator "

In a recent letter to a friend Senator Vest
made these observations:
'.If could do so I would put Col Bryan
In the United States Senate, where he would
take high rank and be invaluable to his
country and party. His ability, courage
and honesty are unquestionable. but / do
not think him great leader. Leadership
is peculiar and rare talent.
"a man may be an orator, lawyer and
statesman, yet not necessarily a good
leader. Jefferson, Van Buren. Lincoln and
Mckinley have been the greatest political
leaders and managers In this country, and
Mr.. Mckinley has never had a superior in
that regard"
The praise bestowed upon Mr.. Mckinley
Is very high, and will attract all the more
attention as coming from one Of his life
long political opponents. Mr.. Vest more
over, has for forty years been prominent in
public life and on terms Of intimacy with
statesmen Of both parties. He ought to
know something about leaders and leader
ship. and when he speaks thus about the
man who has twice led the republicans to
national victory his sincerity is not to be
questioned.
Those who deny to Mr.. Mckinley the
quality Of leadership lay great stress on the
fact that he keeps himself thoroughly In
formed as to the state of public opinion.
They represent him as keeping his ear con-
stantly to the ground, and they see in that
Evening star., 1901-09-03

1t is likely that the public will be put in
possession Of forecast Of the democratic
future at the annual picnic of the Jack
sonian Club of Omaha on September 21.
Among the speakers will be Mr.. Bryan,
Senator Culberson of Texas and Governor
McMillin of Tennessee. Mr. Hill was not
invited to be present. There would be
greater public interest in the oratorical
fete If representative men Of each Of the
two great factions Of the democratic party
were to be allowed free speech. There is
suspicion that this coming Demosthenic
picnic of the Jacksonian Club will merely
be an effort to prolong the expiring prom
fnence of Mr. Bryan. The principal ora
tors thus far announced. Messrs. Culber-
SON and McMillin. are from states that
will probably be democratic no matter who
the party's national nominee and what the
party's national platform may be.
Evening star., 1901-09-03

The theory Of the divine right of sui
tans has. received many rude shocks this
season. Several governments have point
ed loaded guns at Abdul Hamid; leader
of the young Turkish party now in Paris
has written things about him that were
not even charged against Mr.. Roberts of
Utah; an aid-de-camp and commissioner
Of His Sultanic Majesty has just been
slain at Salonica, and today news comes
from Prisrend, Uskib and other unfamiliar
places that soldiers of the scimitar are in
revolt. Their complaint Is the old one
namely, that Abdul will not pay his bills.
The time approaches when the Turkish
government must go into the hands of a
receiver or several receivers, and retire
from the map.
Evening star., 1901-09-03
Mosquito War I'm New Orleans.

The board Of health Of New Orleans has
entered upon a war Of determination against
mosquitoes in two Of the wards of the city.
The district was assigned to our sanitary
inspectors. who have devoted their entire
attention to 1t during the past week, visit
ing every one OF the 5000 premises In the
district. inspecting all water supplies and
treating all possible places for the incuba-
tion Of mosquitoes with oil. It was decided
to use paraffln oil In the cisterns. the chem
ist OF the board having recommended that
as the most successful In destroying mos
quitoes. Crude Beaumont Oil will be used
In the cutters and open ponds. The house.
holders have been requested to renew the
oil treatment weekly, the Oil being supplied
by the board OF health.
Evening star., 1901-09-03
Hard Won Victory at Sea Girt.

The rifle team representing the National
Guard of the District Of Columbia and all
the people of the same territorial subdi-
vision, will once more bring to Washington
the Hilton trophy-a prize which all mill
tary rife shots admire and an honor which
they covet The congratulations Of the
people of the District go out to the VIC
torious marksmen at Sea Girt. But the Hill
ton trophy Is an honor which rests lightly
upon them. This Is because 1t has rested
with them SO many times before. 1t has
become almost habit with the District
brigade team to come back from Sea Girt
with the great trophy. and when. through
scme unfortunate circumstance It has not
Evening star., 1901-09-03
Real Golfers Dress.

The golfer who goes in for the game
seldom wears knickerbockers He never
puts on a golfng stock. and he dresses
generally in neglige hannels. The white
striped are the best. The trousers are turn
ed up at the bottom, and the coat is an
ordinary single-breasted flannel jacket.
Either a sweater or a madras shirt Is prop
er. Knickerbockers are not absolutely ta-
booed, but they have been, 50 to speak. run
into the ground, and the knickerbocker golf
player Is more or less an object Of ridicule
for those who love the game for the game g
sake. However, you may suit your own
ideas
Evening star., 1901-09-03
Under No Obligation.

81 don't think you ought to be rude to
Mr.. Glimmerson," said Mr.. Sirius Barker s
wife, gently.
my dear, the man is simply a theorist
He has no practical ideas whatever"
''It is true he is something Of dreamer
but"
well, If he Is dreamer that's enough
Let him dream. But there is no reason
why 1 should listen while he talks in his
Sleep"
Evening star., 1901-09-03

Mr.. Stone Of Missouri Is quoted as insist
ing that bimetallism is still an issue an6
that w. J. Bryan is still the greatest man
in his party. This ought to leave no ques-
ton as to the Commoner's doing anything
he can to help Mr.. Stone get to the United
States Senate
Evening star., 1901-09-03

The crank who INDUCES in weird public
demonstrations is less to be blamed than
the person who undertakes to turn them to
pecuniary advantage by means Of the lee
ture platform. The American manager
has many sins to answer for.
Evening star., 1901-09-03

Ex-President Cleveland Is to deliver the
Grafton on founders day Of the Carnegie
Institute In Pittsburg on November 7. Mr.
Cleveland will now divide his time between
fishing and hunting for epigrams.
Evening star., 1901-09-03
The Pessimists Summary,

It's breakfast in the morning
And it's luncheon about noon.
It's dinner In the evening,
And 1t cometh none too soon.
At night it's some small party,
Or else you see the play:
And every day you live is just
Like any other day.
In winter we are freezing
And in summer we are hot.
There are snowballs in December
And in August there are not.
And II we fall a-yawning
The cause for 1t is clear,
For every year you live Is just
Like any other year.
Evening star., 1901-09-03

Mr.. Shaffer has again demonstrated how
difficult 1t Is to find enthusiasm and cool
business discernment in one man. If he
had been capable Of managing the work
he undertook without misstep it Is quite
likely that the steel magnates would long
ago have had him in one of the twenty five.
thousand-a-year positions which they say
are yawning for talent.
Evening star., 1901-09-03

Minister WI Is adapting himself to Amer
lean customs very graciously. 1t Is to be
hoped however that society will avoid CIV
Ing him the impression that our civilization
depends mainly on banquets and two-steps
Evening star., 1901-09-03
To BE Considered.

"Do you play golf?' asked the man who
was looking for a new clerk.
NO" answered the applicant
"Well." was the thoughtful rejoinder, II
don't know but I'd rather have some one
who is already skilled in the game. The
time you will want away from work when
you do start to learn it will be something
enormous"
Evening star., 1901-09-03

Afro-American colonization schemes do
not colonize. The reasons are that Amer
lean negroes do not want to go to Africa
and could not If they did: and that the
white people of the south do not want to
let the negro rs a laborer go, and could
not If they did
Evening star., 1901-09-03

Persia Is on the verge Of revolt because
Of Russian loans. Russias peasant popu-
| lation may be on the verge Of starvation,
| but there is always money for diplomatic
purpOSeS
Evening star., 1901-09-03
A Matter of Pride.

''Is that picture one Of the old masters?'
''Oh, no indeed answered Mrs. Cumrox.
"a few of these pictures we rented with
the house; but that is our own, imported
direct from Europe"
Evening star., 1901-09-03

After studying English institutions, Rich
ard Croker has probably concluded that It
must be very annoying for man to have
his powers restricted as those of King
Edward are.
Evening star., 1901-09-03

Political reform movements are always
endangered by internal dissensions It is
remarkable how. in this world, the sinners
appear to hang together and get ahead.
Evening star., 1901-09-03

Charles T. Yerkes says that In London
there Is much lacking in the way Of expe-
diting matters Possibly Mr.. Yerkes means
that Chicago aldermen and London alder
men are different
Evening star., 1901-09-03

If the yachtsmen find that the constitu-
tion is not behaving as 1t should they might
call I'm Mr.. Bailey of Texas
Evening star., 1901-09-03

Mr.. Lawson Of Boston insists on keeping
the public reminded that he Is a man with
a yacht on his hands.
Evening star., 1901-09-03

Now that the busy season is about over
there will be less objection to a rigid en-
forcement Of the Sunday closing laws at
the New Jersey summer resorts.
Evening star., 1901-09-03
Not Paying.

Every man has his price," said the sad
citizen.
Don't you believe a word Of It," an
swered Senator Sorghum. Il know several
men that have been waiting for their price
for year or so: and they'll keep on wait
ing If I have my say"
Evening star., 1901-09-03

The bitter speeches in the Virginia con-
stitutional convention are having a tonic
effect on public interest in that gathering.
Evening star., 1901-09-03

No matter what the Columbia or Con-
stitution may do or may not do, the Amer
lean locomotive reigns as queen Of the
rail.
Evening star., 1901-09-03

Mr.. Roosevelt's retirement to the tradi-
tional vice presidential obscurty is, to say
the least, very slow process.
Evening star., 1901-09-03
Tho Raaxon parb,


We often praise the faithful dog
Whose friendship will not balk.
He never lies nor gossips; but
He never learned to talk.
Evening star., 1901-09-03

If the Chinese were as good soldiers as
they are diplomats, Pekin would still be q
long way of.
Evening star., 1901-09-03
Poster Fences.

From the st. Louis Globe-Dcmccrat.
American cities begin tn hook as II they
are composed OF poster fences with houses
as side feature.
Evening star., 1901-09-03
SHOOTING STARS.

It is said that potatoes may become al
rare as populists.
Evening star., 1901-09-03

UIn order to avoid delays, on ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
Office, but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business DEPART
ments, according to tenor or purpose.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-21
THE DAY AT JENNINGS.
Only Second Choices and a Rank
Outsider Came In,

Washington, Nov. 20.-Not a favorite
showed in front at Bennings to-day,
fve second choices and a. rank outsider
winning. Cousin Jess won the steeple-
chase after a hard drive in the stretch.
lowering the best previous time of 40
by seven seconds. Einus. in the fourth
race, 100 to shot, heavily played
across the board, ran second. Summa-
ries:
First Race--Five and a halt furlongs.
Wellesley. to /, won, with Delmarch,
I to l, second, and Corder, to /, third.
Time 1909.
Second Race-Six and half furlongs.
Col. Bill, 20 to l, won, with Hot, 10 10
l. second, and Flying Buttress. to 5,
third. Time 1928.
Third Race-Steeplechase, about two
miles. Cousin Jess, to /, won, with
Conover, to 5, second. and Bolster
Gus, to 2. third. Time 4:02.
Fourth Race-One mile and hun
dred yards. Mynheer to /, won,
with Einus, so to l, second, and Curt
sey, s to /, third. Time 1:52.
Fifth Race--Seven furlongs. Rose of
May. to l. won. with Rock. to /,
second, and Tenagra, 4 to /. third.
Time 1929 rs.
Sixth Race-One mile and a sixteenth.
Handicapped. 20 to /, won, with Po-
tente, 8 to 5. second, and Carbuncle,
even, third. Time l 81.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-21

Myra Olive Chase, soprano Miss
Blanche Brepeman, reader.
PROFESSIONALLY the best Of the pro-
gramme were the violin selections by
Miss Van Wagner. who though Of
small physique yet has much power
She played with fire and delicaey Of
phrasing that won for her the hearty
applause of the audience which de-
handed encores more than once. Prob
ably the best OF Miss Van Wagner's
selections was the "Elegie" played as
an encore % her first selection. Miss
Van Wagner has unquestionably a brill
liant future before her.
Mr. Goodwin, the pianist played sew
eral numbers very acceptably, while
Miss Chase, soprano, and Miss Brene-
man, reader, also were encored
rbe concluding part OF the concert
was a descriptive presentation u
Enoch Arden. by Miss Breneman ana
Mr.. Goodwin, pianist n has been
called a meiodrana Cor Dianof0rte II
IL IN reality q series Of descriptive
tone pictures knit together By the
wording Of Tennyson's poem,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-21
To TIE EDITOR:

To THE EDITOR:
Dear Strive have had a great many
letters from people of your city since
.'Blood Wine" was first introduced, and
while W. have tried to reply direct to
each inquiry, there may be some we have
overlooked. Ifso, we wish to apologize;
and when we say that our mail amounts
to over thousand letters day, we are
sure that readers will pardon US, and
accept this letter in lieu of personal
one. Many people ask us if "Blood
Wine" will cure consumption. To these
we will say that as far as we have been
able to learn, excepting in few cases,
where the disease was of old standing
and advanced to a state where the lungs
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pneumonia and weakness of the lungs.
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tender feelings.
Many have inquired about kidney
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fully recommend "Blood Wine" Except
ing in advanced stages of Bright's Dis
ease it is almost certain to correct the
wrong activity and restore normal condi-
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