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Evening star., 1901-10-21
Has the Nations Sympathy Cooled.

After few days of national agitation,
the rescue of Miss Stone, the American
missionary held In captivity by Bulgarian
brigands for whose release a ransom of
$4,000 is demanded, seems to have ceased
to attract attention. Miss Stone is still
prisoner and the conditions under which
she is detained are known to be harsh
Winter is approaching and she is possibly
now in actual physical distress The move
ment to collect the ransom fund in this
country is probably being pressed by It's
managers quite vigorously as before. al
though less is heard of it. Shortly after
the collection was begun statements issued
from Boston, the center of the effort, indi-
eating that the publication of the totals
had a depressing effect upon ths subscrip-
tions and that henceforth no announce
ments would be made concerilinS the
amount In hand or promised. At last re-
ports the fund was only about one-half
completed after days of effort. 1t would
be distressing confession of Indifference
II this matter were to languish into failure
A country so great and rich as this could,
If it desired, raise this fund within a few
hours Can 1t be that there ara only a
Few people who take an interest in the
safety OF a countrywoman whose life Is in
danger and who can be rescued through
the giving Of a mere trifie on tAe part Of
a small percentage Of the total population? !?
1t will be pretty near a national acknowl-
edgment Of fickleness for this matter to be
permitted to lapse now, or to lrag along
through the weeks. There is natural indis-
position to encourage brigandage by the
payment Of a ransom, but it may safely be
assumed that as soon as Miss Stone has
been rescued this government VIII take
active measures to discourage all such en-
terprises in the Balkans In the future The
State Department is handicapped at pres
ent by the danger that Miss Stone IL In
danger Of immediate sacrifice If the diplo-
matte screws are applied too tightly.
Evening star., 1901-10-21
Vigilance Needed in Samar

The officer who, according to the reports
from Manila, through his vigilance and in
tellfgence prevented another massacre OF
American troops In Samar, deserves high
credit. The disaster Of few weeks ago,
when the greater part Of an entire COM
pany of American troops was wiped out,
has taught the lesson of watchfulness in
that insurgent-infected island. The Balan-
giga affair seems to have been an unneces-
sary waste Of life. Whatever the degree of
treachery on the part Of supposedly friend
ly natives, the very conditions of the
island, well known in the main to the COM
manders, should have insured such guards
against surprise that these men could not
execute their devilish schemes. It is In the
last degree essential that the campaign In
Samar be conducted henceforth with the
utmost vigilance and determination Al
ready the bad effects Of the Balangfga mas
sacre are being noted in various parts Of
the archipelago, where the news has been
carried. Waverfng natives have been re-
minded that there is still a nucleus of the
Tagal insurrection. and that the Americans
are not fnvulnerable. To the impression-
able Filipino such a demonstration is often
more effective for evil than a year Of the
most benefcent government Is for good.
There are signs that the situation Is ap-
preciated at its full by the authorities In
Manila, for the reports indicate a vigorous
prosecution Of the campaign In the island
which has remained to the present time
practically in state Of revolt. A few
sharp strokes there. together with a con-
slant exercise Of such qualities as those
which Lieutenant Bains has Just displayed,
will quickly restore equilibrium in the paci-
ned portions OF the group and go far to-
ward crushing this last remnant of the
armed opposition to American sovereignty
in Samar
Evening star., 1901-10-21
Public Building EauIfs

The discovery is announced that the work
recently completed on the new government
buildings at the immigration station on
Ellis Island, New York harbor, has been so
badly done that large part of 1t must be
replaced 1t appears that ever since the
contract was let the architect, chosen by
competition under the Tarsney law, and the
superintendent of construction have had to
contend with the unwillingness of the con-
tractor to live up to his specifications and
with the constant interference Of sub
contracts with the main work. Some of the
fault is attributable to defective specifica-
tions. Just what part Of the round million
of cost has been wasted is not now known,
but 1t Is reported that large slice Of The
contractors last payment of 10000 was
withheld for repairs, which are already
under way, and that other sums must be
spent directly by the government.
The supervising architects office cannot
be held accountable for bad planning
which must be laid at the doors of the pri.
vate architect. The record as to the super.
vision on the ground seems to be clear
enough. as the superintendent of construc-
tion declares that at every stage of the
work where bad workmanship was discov-
cred he reported at once to the department
and protested against acceptance Indeed,
as to this point the case closely resembles
that Of the post ONCE building in this city,
which has been under repairs almost con-
ttnually since its completion. along the very
lines Of the local superintendent's reports
to the department.
1t was hoped that the Tarsney law would
cure most Of the evils Of the public buildIns
0ystem. II was believed that at
would insure good planning. and
Evening star., 1901-10-21

the registration Indicates democratic vic-
tory. On the other hand, the Low man-
ayers show their notes. Classifying the
Manhattan districts as Tammany and anti
Tammany on the basis Of the 1897 election
and comparing the registration figures for
the two years. district by district, there
Is a gain OF 15, go in the anti-Tammany
districts. as against 13. Alb in the Tammany
districts. or 53 per cent increase presuma-
bly, In favor OF Low to Al per cent In favor
OF Shepard. On the basis Of a complese
fusion Of the anti-Tammany forces in 1907
Van Wyck would have been decisively
beaten. If now the drift Of the registration
increase is against Tammany, fusion having
meanwhile been accomplished with Low
supported by several elements which four
years ago were supporting Tammany. the
outlook would seem to be decidedly favor
able to the fusion ticket this year. These
figures relate, however. only to the borough
Of Manhattan. The fusionist leaders claim
In addition that the heaviest increases in
Brooklyn's registration are In republican
districts. One method Of calculation indi-
Gates a net republican gain in Brooklyn
over 1897 Of S,S12. OF course, there is no
accurance that a swelling Of the reg'stra-
ton in a district normally democratic or
republican will ensure corresponding In
crease in the party margin on election day.
But there is no surer basis for prediction
calculations and 1t is generally accepted as
the best obtainable index. According to the
results obtained thus far by the process as
indicated, there Is today, fortnight before
election, a reasonable assurance that the
Tammany machine is beaten. OF course
everything depends upon the sincerity OF
the elements which have professed loyalty
to Low. One factor of uncertainty is %he
candidacy of Mr.. Shepard, who, despite the
grotesqueness of his remarkable effort to
straddle between reform principles and
Tammany's record. has still a personal fol-
lowing Of some strength.
Evening star., 1901-10-21
A Solemn Reelection,

You may sing Of the sun and the sky Sc
rene
And the blossom that gaily blows;
But where is the joy in sylvan scene
When you're wearing youc ,ast yaars
clothes2
And where Is the pleasure in all the town
Where the hurrying crowds seem gay
When your shoes are cracked and the heels
run down
And your trousers begin to fray2
When your hat grows rusty about the brim
And your collars begin to scratch.
And your sleeves have luster weird and
grim
And your buttons no longer ma ch.
Prate on; philosophize as you may;
And your words may with ruth be rife.
But when you feel like the One -Hoss Shay.
Oh, where Is the Joy in life?
Evening star., 1901-10-21
What the Registration Shows.

The voters OF Greater New York are now
registered to the number Of 616, ,264, or
z4'olo less than the record-breaking enroll
ment OF last year. when the presidential
campaign caused unprecedented interest.
comparing this mayoralty campaign with
the preceding one. Of 1897, the registration
Just completed is 1924 heavier. Already
the campaign statisticians are figuring on
the meaning OF this increase. and are ex-
pressing satisfaction according to their
party predictions. But It Is noteworthy
that the Tammany claims thus far are Of
general nature. while the fusionist calcu-
'a'i'ns are specific and more confident The
rites give no figures or processes of
Ion to prove their assertion that
Evening star., 1901-10-21
Woodward & LOthr0p
New york-Washngton-
Imported Novelties.

Almost day brings something ewy Department
IN the way OF novelties Among the latest the which
both practical and beautiful with bracelet to slip over the
hand rendering carry
yer, $1,000 to $22oo each
and charming effects imported
those studded with hnestone pearls turquoise
tan and orgnee chains obs penive pencils
cases. cutters match boxes and other pretty
OF our direct nportion.
We showing Diaries Calends 1902 also Christmas
Cards and Booklets. First floor, tenth street
Evening star., 1901-10-21
Manufacturers and the Tariff.

The National Association of Manufactu-
rers will meet here in Washington on the
18th of November for the purpose of dis
cussing reciprocity. The time and place are
well chosen. The deliberations Will share
In the interest that attaches to all news
disseminated under Washington date line,
and as the President will not at that time
have closed his message to Congress the
suggestions of these business men on one
of the most important of topics may be OF
value to MIN. The call for the meeting Is
on a liberal scale so far as delegates are
concerned and a fair response will bring
a good many men of large business knowl-
edge and experience together.
But it will be a mistake if discussion is
confined to reciprocity. That Is very i'm
portant topic, but not the only one. 1t
was not the only topic referred to by Mr..
Mckinley in his Buffalo speech. He laid
great stress on reciprocity, but he also
suggested that there were industries for
which protection had done its perfect work,
and that the tariff could well be revised
with respect to them. Now, which indus
tries may be so catalogued? Those sell
ing their products in foreign markets at
lower rates than in the home markets? II
SO, what is the remedy? Protection has
very strong hold on the American people
as it applies to building up industries from
small beginnings, but as applied to indus
tries which are full grown and gigantic,
and able to hold their own at home and
abroad against all comers. it is a new prop
osition. The people thinking seriously
on that subject, and there is a widespread
sentiment throughout the west and the
northwest in favor Of action on 1t by the
incoming Congress. Why therefore should
not this National Association of Manufac-
turers address itself to some extent to
matter so important as this?
Let well enough alone.' is sound
proposition within its legitimate meaning.
But we may well beware of it when used
as a mere parrot cry. The country Is
prosperous, and the party whose policies
have contributed to that end is In full
power. What better time for correcting
any evils that may exist in our economic
incidental to the best arrangements. Let
all alone that is well, certainly. But rem
edy all that is Ill. Patch the roof of the
cabin while the weather is good and the
sun is shining, and not fiddle away the op
portunity in lazy disregard of the fact that
when the storm comes-and storms do come
work on the roof will be impossible.
We are hearing a good deal about Mr..
McKinley's Buffalo speech, and we shall
hear more. We cannot hear too much. 1t
was a great deliverance. But there are
some people in this country who do not
seem to have read it very carefully.
Evening star., 1901-10-21
SHOOTING STARS.
A Similar Experience.

a S1muaf GXper1ences
Have you ever tried to write novel?"
asked the young woman.
Eyes. indeed" answered the young man.
'I wrote several"
What were they like?"
"They remind me somewhat Of few of
Dickens works"
(which ones?"
''Those that weren't appreciated until
after he was dead"
Evening star., 1901-10-21
BOer Activity.
From the Lpndon Spectator.

FrUm Tue D'nuOu spec tdIUf
The tendency shown by the Beers TO at
tack has caused some anxiety In the coun-
try, as 1t mas been taken as proof of an
increase of strength. We do not think SO.
We regard it rather as last despairing ef-
fort, such as was exhibited by the SOUTH
erners during the last three months of the
war. Till the final collapse their policy
was to be always attacking After eli.
what else can desperate. and in reality
beaten. men do II they are determined not
to give In?
Evening star., 1901-10-21
An AdYantaUe.

How do you like your new cook?"
Very much, indeed" answered the
youthful housewife.
Il must say she doesn't look very strong"
That's why we like her She can't do 80
much damage If she gets angry"
Evening star., 1901-10-21
Self Approval.

young man. said the serious person,
don't you realize that the love of money Is
the root of all evil?"
''Well," answered the spendthrift, ''you
don't see me hanging onto money as If
loved it, do you?"
Evening star., 1901-10-21
A Suggestion Considered,

"An actor must often leave his real self
behind when he goes on the stase, must he
not?" said the inquisitive young woman
well" answered Mr.. Stormington
Barnes, "it would assuredly pe a great cor
venience If there were two Of lim, so that
one could remain out and wltca the box
Office
Evening star., 1901-10-21

The next time John Most cuts anything
out Of the files for reprinting he will look
twice and make sure that It Is a short
story or a hint on housekeeping.
Evening star., 1901-10-21

The Boer war has had q great many
finishes announced for 1t, but none from the
Boer side.
Evening star., 1901-10-21

The steel trust goes its way serenely sat
isf1ed that whatever else 1t may have to
account for, 1t cannot be held responsible
for the extraordinary cost of meat and
potatoes.
Evening star., 1901-10-21

The steel trust Is too busy with its own
ledgers to voluntarily contribute anything
to general statistics.
Evening star., 1901-10-21

The Bulgarian brigands have entirely the
best of the situation, and realize the fact.
There is not much to be gained by calling
them names.
Evening star., 1901-10-21

1t Is to be expected that Richard Croker
VIII pack his things and set out for Wan
tage before Mr.. Shepard gets a good chsnce
to reform him.
Evening star., 1901-10-21

There can be no doubt Of Santos-Dumont $
pluck. Having won the prize, he can now
show his wisdom oy remaining on terra
f1rma hereafter.
Evening star., 1901-10-21

The money asked for the navy seems a
very considerable sum; but this is very
considerable country.
Evening star., 1901-10-21

President cannot possibly be accused
of making any political grandstand play
when he invites Mr.. Booker Washington to
his table.
Evening star., 1901-10-21
DiScOnteut.

The same old chorus, year by year,
Man raises, willy nilly;
We rail at summers heat severe
And grieye when winters chilly.
Evening star., 1901-10-21

The people Of New York must assuredly
think twice before putting man like Dev-
cry in position to gloat over a man like
Seth LOW
Evening star., 1901-10-21
Cities of the Plain.

From the New York Tribune.
For the last four years this has been q
wide-open town. II Tamnlany takes the
trick once more the Cities Of the Plain will
be the models for the government of New
York
Evening star., 1901-10-21

Sir Thomas Upton declares hs will vet
win the cup. Sir Thomas Is fortunate in
the fact that anticipation is always better
than realization.
Evening star., 1901-10-21

Mr. Ager's book Is noteworthy for the
fact that it will not be dramatized.
Evening star., 1901-10-21
Fine Shoes for Particular Women.

Women who appreciate the element elegance
strongly coupled with comfort and long will
dollar line the best shoes that Skill with choicest
and careful work. with best facilities make That price buys all
lection here than we have shown beforePaten Leather
Ideal Kid Patent Leather Glaze Kid with without dull and
French Enamel Leather
including the latest creations of the famous Philadelphia
Schober Co. The mannsh shapes with the military Cuban heel
broad soes for the reand the dainty
very diversity styles opportunity select
the shoe required fit the foot and the individual
$500 Pair. for All Styles.
The ieate shapes styles our now
w. s. L. 'Peerless" $500 Shoe for Women.
We believe this shoe price And success
mertoriou in the market We
sell thousands of pairs every year. with unfaing
There twelve different lines and all the Every
kind of leather that is wanted.
$500 Pair, for All Styles.
We call special attention to large of
Evening Slippers for Women.
number styles patent leather kid plain and ncy
Also styles especially for dancing.
$3.50. $500. $3.50 and S5 90 the Pair.
Also Full Line of Gymnasium Footwear
girls and boys These soles I'M
finished and will slip and much lighter ordnayruber-
soed shoe
Canvas Tops S1.0O Pair. Leather Tops, S1.5O
The Fall and Winter lines shown enrey-and the
varieties seemingly endless
Guaranteed Sewing nachlnes. $3.50 to $4,000.
Woodward & Lothrop.
Evening star., 1901-10-21
Evan. safe.
From the Detroit Free Press.

Not being a pension attorney, the Presi-
dent Is not disposed 20 disturb Con,ruis-
Sioner Evans.
Evening star., 1901-10-21
$3.50 each.

Women's French Flannel Waists all colors;
tucked in small tucks, to form yoke in front: c1us
ters Of tuCks in back; bishop Sleeves plain stock.
$3.75 each.
Evening star., 1901-10-21
$3.50 each.

Also full line Of High grade Waists, In both
ments.
Also full line Of Velvet and Corduroy Tailor-made
Waists, In all OF the new and rich dark colory
called for in those materials.
Evening star., 1901-10-21

Women's Tailor-made Flannel Waists in all the
charming new colors: coat effect; shield and stock
OF same ma terfal finished with stitched strap and
buckle; plain Frerch back, and coat sleeves-a very
sty lish garment.
Evening star., 1901-10-21
The New Flannel Waists.

Flannel Waists in high favor this and will be
tensive than before We showing beautiful
Waists full tailor made and elaborate dessy effects charming
color hamonies and of attractive styles Plain
broded fanns large The
of very high character throughout.
Evening star., 1901-10-21

Women's French Flannel Waists, IN all the new
shades; front finished with alternate clusters Of
tucks and box plaits; fastened down the back with
tiny white pearl buttons with clusters Of ns tucks
on either side; bishop sleeves.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-04-16
Trust companv,s New BUILDING.

The new building of the Burlington
County Safe Deposit and Trust Company,
at Moorestown, was opened on Wednesday
for the inspection of the public, and the
invitations extended to be present on that
occasion were literally responded to.
The Trust Company began business in
April, 1890, occupying desk room in the
Moorestown Bank The business increas-
ed with such rapidity that it was impossi
BILE to properly transact it in the quarters
where it started in life, and the necessity
for home of it's own was so apparent that
the new building was erected.
1t adjoins the bank occupying fine To-
cation on the main street. From the back
windows of the building there is one of the
prettiest views one might wish to enjoy,
covering miles of country. The building
is brick, three stories high. On the first
floor is the business room, elegantly fitted
up for its purposes. In this room is the
finest safe and vault that is to be seen in
any institution of the kind 1t has time
lock and all the improved mechanisms
that can be thought of to ensure safety to
the contents The door alone weighs nine
tons, but can be easily moved by a single
hand The interior of the vault is fitted
with boxes which are to be rented to those
who have valuables which they wish to
stow away. In the second story is the Di
rectors' room, and large assembly room.
This can be used for different purposes.
1t is really intended for the use of execu-
tors and administrators, or others who de-
sire to meet those with whom they have
business dealings 1t was used on We'd
nesday in a manner which met the approx
al of the many guests as banquet room
where an elegant lunch was heartily en-
joyed.
The building was thoroughly inspected
by persons from all parts of the county,
all of whom expressed themselves well
pleased with the Institution and departed
with the opinion that Moorestown is fully
up to date in the matter of finance.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-04-16
DIED.

ADAMs.-April u, near Medford, Thomas
Adams, aged 7S years.
BowKER-April 10, at Philadelphia, Beatrice
W, infant daughter of Thomas 5. ana Lizzie
W. Bowker, aged ID months. Inferred at XIV
erton.
BRowN-April IA, at Riverton, Susan, widow
of the late George W. Brown, aged 50 years.
BoRRADAmE-April 8, at Swedesboro. Miss
M. Barradaile, daughter OF the late Thomas
and Jemima Borradaile. Inferred at Phila-
delphia.
BRooM.-April 10, at Mount Holly, Barzillai
Broom.
DARLINGTON April 8, at Fairview. Robert W.
Darlington, in Slst year.
COLES April IA, at Moorestown, Charles G.
Coles, in the 6sth year OF his age.
DYBR-April IA, at Moorestown. Harriet c.,
wife OF william Dyer
DIoKsoN.-April g. at Medford. Joanna H.,
wife OF Hezekiah e. Dickson, in her 74th year.
FRAnBEs.-April 10, at Medford. Rev. John
W. Frambes, aged 81 years.
GREKN--April 2, at Jacobstown, Lulu Green,
aged II years.
HUNr.-Aprii 4, at Allentown, Emma W.,
widow of Noah w Hunt. sged 81 years.
HANoooK.-April TO- at Kinkora, George Ham
cock, in the 10th year OF his age.
LErNBAoH.-April 10. at Bordentown, Mary
PIERoE.-April TO- at Mount Holly, Sarah,
widow OF the late William Pierce. aged IS
years.
sLAoK.-April II, at Mount Holly. Mary F.,
widow OF the late Philip Il. Slack, In her 77th
year.
OF Samuel and Mary j. Rhubart, aged % years.
WEEKs.-April 7. near Indian Mills, Asa ).
Weeks, aged SO years.
WooLsToN-April IL. at Camden, Lydia, wife
of Abraham e. WoOlston, in her 78d year,
formerly OF Mount Holly.