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Evening star., 1901-12-19
The Potomac Bridges,

II was apparent from the outset that a
suitable highway bridge could not be con-
structed across the Potomac in place of
the Long bridge within the appropriation
fixed by Congress for that purpose. The
public demand at the time the legislation
was framing was for sum large enough to
permit the production of a substantial
handsome structure, in keeping with the
surroundings, if Congress insisted upon sep
arating the highway from the railroad
bridge and ordering two constructions The
beard of engineers placed in charge of the
matter have now reported in such terms
that the chief of engineers and the Secre-
tary of War agree that it is inadvisable to
proceed with the work of construction upon
the money basis provided
1t is we'll for other reasons that this mat
ter should be left open. The entire railroad
terminal question has been put in the Way
o. radical change. The corporation now
I'm control of the situation is disposed ,to
listen to reasonable proposals for capital
Improvement at points where the railroads
interests and the welfare of the community
are in seeming conflict. Already changes
have been outlined in the station plans
sufficient to warrant the hope that perhaps
the mistake of separating the highway from
the railroad bridge traffic may be rectfied
In season
There should be no more than one bridge
across the river at this point, especially in
view of the prospect that the Memorial
bridge will in a few years be constructed Il
few hundred yards further up stream In
deed. the park commission, i; Is understood
Is even now considering the suggestion of
readjustment of the southern railroad
u-bi oh will f,J
% railroad bridge on the site of the old
Long bridge 1t is advisable therefore to
hold back the highway bridge plans until
the terminal arrangements have been thor
oughly revised to suit the new policy of
the Pennsylvania, Then, II there is to be
consolidated highway and railroad bridge,
II should be of character suitable to the
locality and the projects for park improve
ment- If. on the other hand, there are to
be two bridges. each should be substantial
and attractive.
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see such step taken, as it would show
the failure of free government in one of
the countries of the hemisphere devoted to
free government. 1t sincerely hopes to see
all such governments as are now in existence
continue. and grow stronger. Maybe, too,
We shall see that in Brazil, for this talk of
the revival of monarchism In that country
is not new. 1t has several times been dis
credited by the event. But If the Brazil
ian people, of their own motion and to
meet their own ends, choose to surrender
their charter of liberty and return to a
court and crown, it will not be for the
United States to interfere.
But let us suppose case. Suppose some
European government should openly en-
courage such a change in Brazil. Suppose
1t should essay to point out to the Brazil
ians the man for the throne. And, particu-
larry. suppose it pointed either to some Bra
lillian of former royal connections but now
under European influences, or some sprig
of European royalty who in return for his
advancement would be expected to play his
creators game in Brazil In that event the
United States would be likely to have
something to say, and would speak up
promptly and clearly. That would be the
indication of a purpose to establish Euro
pean control in Brazil and in effect make
that country European colony. and such
would be violation of the terms and
spirit of the Monroe doctrine. No Euro
pean power would take such a step with
out expecting to hear from the United
States. and no such power would be dis
appointed in that expectation.
The present purpose in certain European
circles fn fa no inn O.
sion in South America that the United
States, as the result of the war with Spain,
has lost its head and Is a menace now to
the peace of it's neighbors. Look out for
Uncle SamI He thinks he is the greatest
fellow in the world. and his real object is
to boss the world If the world will stand it.
The thing to do is to, check him over here
in his mad career. and this thing South
America is melted to do. But maybe South
America knows Uncle Sam better than
Europe does. Maybe distrust of the great
republic Of North America is not so easily
sown. --r. .s
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Mr.. Croker in Indiana.

Richard Croker has arrived in Indiana,
and Is drinking the waters at one of the
fayorite local spas. The resort is referred
to as "the springs out there, but rustic
terms are hardly in order now where the
Tammany boss is concerned. The man who
takes mud baths in Europe, and complains
when In England of the gout, is entitled
when his movements in search of health
are described, even in America, TO the no.
menclature of fashion. Hence everybody
gets better idea of Mr.. Croker's present
surroundings, and his object in seeking
them, when it is stated that he is at
HooSier spa
But he is not there alone for his health.
The prominent democratic leaders in the
state are dropping in to see him, and poll
tics is the topic of the hour. Presumably
they are telling Mr.. Croker about the In
diana situation, and he is telling them
about how the land lies in New York
Neither story can be one of great cheerful
ness, but as all hands are old campaigners
and philosophers the gloom need not be-
and probably is not, oppressive. Behind
the clouds is the still shining" Mr.
Croker, if the Hoosiers are not, is in game
mood. and tells his visitors that he has no
idea of retiring from active political life.
but expects to keep up his interest in party
matters until he dies. Many democrats
will welcome the announcement, and surely
no republican need be cast down.
1t may be of interest to note that the
spa where Mr.. Croker is drinking the
waters is not far from Louisville, and Is
patronized all the year round by Louisville
people Louisville Is the home of Henry
Watterson. and Mr.. Croker is hunting for
candidate for the presidency. Will the
Tammany boss meet any of Mr.. Waiter
sons friends? And if he does will he make
them a proposition? Mr.. Watterson, it Is
true, has not always written in eulogy of
Mr.. Croker. He has on more than one
occasion said some severe things about
Tammany's methods and Tammany's boss
But he is not by nature a hard-hearted
man, and Mr.. Croker cannot afford resent
mentS.
The understanding is that, come what
may. Mr.. Croker will never consent to the
nomination of David B. Hill for first place
His play therefore is. naturally, for some
in Indiana. and then to call upon New
York to fill the second place on the ticket
Mr.. Hill would hardly be a factor in any
such arrangement as that. He resisted Mr.
Crokers effort to nominate him for Vice
President at Kansas City last year, and he
would be certain to resist second attempt
three years hence
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His Status.

1T Is misrepresentation, said Senator
Sorghum. Ito say that L care for nothing
but money.
But
Il know what you are about to observe
have made Its accumulation more or less
study. But so long as the other people
set such store by it, it behooves a man who
Is ambitious to get his hands on as much as
possible, so that he can trade 1t off for
votes and thereby reach a position where
ne can give his country the benefit Of his
genius
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A Rude Awakening. A


He came from a county far away,
His whiskers We're long and his necktie
gay,
And his carpet-bag was chock full. they
say,
OF bills that he wants to pass;
But in spite of his whiskers and queer at
tire,
There is one small fact that we must ad-
mire.
The landlady vouches, If you inquire
That he didn't blow out the gas.
We gazed on him with a sense of cheer
AND We said that steadily, year by year,
The hayseed statesman who once drew
near
Was turning to fashions glass;
We smiled. though his trousers were all
increased;
Though his hair was oiled and his boots
were creased.
We could point with pride and declare at
That he didn't blow out the gas.
But as we boasted a shadow fell
That broke the charm Of the sunny spell,
And the joy-bells turned to a graveyard
knel.
And We frequently said "Alas,"
For We learned that his room up near the
sky
Has electric lights. And again we sigh.
For that was the only reason why
He didn't blow out the gas
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RumOrs About Brazil.
y London cable says:

The Daily Express publishes an inter-
view with Senior Buriido who is de-
scribed as having co-operated with Admiral
Mello in the last monarchical conspiracy in
Brazil the interview having been mailed
from Lisbon by the correspondent of the
Express. Senior Burlido is represented as
saying that the present monarchical move
ment in Brazil is extensive, embracing the
entire aristocracy and the fnanciers while
most of the provinces sympathize with It,
One object of those seeking to restore the
monarchy is that Brazil will become "a
counterpoise In the south to the pretensions
OF the United States
What ''pretensions' has the United States
in South America to which the re-estab-
lishment of the monarchy in Brazil by the
Brazilian people would act as counter
poise?" The United States would regret to
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A Superficial Observation.

Il wonder said the man who jumps at
silly conclusions, whether the isthn- an
canal will benefit the American mule mar
ket?"
Why, it isn't that kind Of a canal" said
the patient person
No mulesi Well. that's blessing. The
elimination Of the mule at least gives as
surauce that most of the argument and
misunderstanding will be confined to the
work of construction"
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of operation. 1t assures method Of COM
munication between isolated points sep
arated by channels across which cables
cannot be stretched. 1t points toward the
solution of many difficult problems. and
perhaps leads to marvels now only imagined
by the theorists and experimenters.
Marconi will. of course, find another field
for his tests, and the world will soon know
how much virtue there is in his claim that
it is possible to signal without wires across
the ocean
Evening star., 1901-12-19

1t may be assumed that the labor peace
committee is organized with entire sin
cerity~and composed of men who are broad
enough to recognize right on either side.
There is therefore ground for hope that 1t
will not prove the melancholy failure that
the peace convention which met at The
Hague some time ago turned out to be.
Evening star., 1901-12-19

Mr.. Carnegie takes pleasure in philan-
throphy and is showing some skill in COM
hning business and pleasure. 1t is one
thing to endow an institution and another
to insure the income that is essential to it's
maintenance for the benefit Of the coming
generation.
Evening star., 1901-12-19

The Junior Republic at Annapolis juno
tion is too sturdy and praiseworthy an en-
terprise to be seriously impeded by fire
The damage will be speedily repaired and
the boys will have had the benefit of an
other valuable lesson in how to behave in
the emergencies of life.
Evening star., 1901-12-19

The fact that Henry C. Payne was once
postmaster of Milwaukee encourages that
city to hope for fame even beyond that of
it's breweries.
Evening star., 1901-12-19

1t begins to look as if one Filipino with
double-barreled shot gun and single round
of ammunition could start the report that
another battle had been fought. The Fill
pino battle has steadily dwinded
Evening star., 1901-12-19
SHOOTING STARS.
A Guess.

Il don't see what makes that young
friend of mine so very popular" said Willie
Washington He is in demand for any
number of Christmas parties"
THAT is very easily explained" answered
Miss Cayenne. He is so nearsighted that
he is continually mistaking holly for mistle-
toe"
Evening star., 1901-12-19

Indiana will extend its hospitality to
Richard Croker during his visit for rest
and recuperation. But there will be GER
tain hope that he has no intention of going
west and growing up with the country.
Evening star., 1901-12-19

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, but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or business Depart
ment., according to tenor or purpose
Evening star., 1901-12-19

NJ. Santos Dumont, having sailed around
the Eiffel Tower and distributed his prize
money, seems content to wait awhile before
organizing any passenger lines
Evening star., 1901-12-19

Senator McLaurin will decline to consider
any further challenges from Senator Till
man SO long as the latter insists on reserv-
ing the choice of weapons
Evening star., 1901-12-19

Take keer of yoh money" said Uncle
Eben, but don't think so much Of a dollar
dat you loses de opportunity to git busy
an earn one or two mo-"
Evening star., 1901-12-19
Apathy Among Southern Voters

FrOm the New UrIeans P1cayune.
II it were necessary for the democrats of
the south to stir themselves in order to
save themselves from being beaten not
only would full votes be cast at the cleo
tions. but in addition good men would al
ways be put In office and honest politics
assured. Doubtful states more apt to
have good government than are those
where one party dominates.
Evening star., 1901-12-19

The average southern dictator fails to see
the use of the Monroe doctrine unless he
can employ it to advance his personal am
bitiOnS.
Evening star., 1901-12-19

Lord Rosebery is q shrewd statesman
and his very shrewdness keeps him from
allowing his ambitions to mingle in the
troubles Of English politics to become pre-
ctritate
Evening star., 1901-12-19
Competition,

Quoth Santa Claus: II must be wise
Or I'll be out Of date.
With Carnegie I'll organize
And start a syndicate
Evening star., 1901-12-19
A Tranquil Christmas.

From the New York Tribune.
On either side of the Atlantic the widest
and most furious Of storms have done
much damage over vast areas. All the
more reason. then, to hope for a placid and
tranquil Christmas.
Evening star., 1901-12-19

From the Chicago Tribune.
You could just 81 easily convert 1t into
United States bonds, couldn't you, Mr.
Carnegie?
Evening star., 1901-12-19

Mrs. Bonine should be neither prosecuted
nor celebrated. It is a case Of least said
soonest mended
Evening star., 1901-12-19

Now that st. Louis has had It's political
tight settled. it can go ahead with it's prep
arations for the greatest exposition ever
bCld
Evening star., 1901-12-19

1t must jar the Emperor of Germany to
see Castro's more or less amateurish efforts
to pose as a war lord
Evening star., 1901-12-19
Linked With Philippines,
the Manila American.


William McKinleys name will be forever
linked with the Philippines. 1t would be
most appropriate to erect here a monument
to his memory.
Evening star., 1901-12-19

1t is hoped that the Bulgarians are not
contemplating any such absurdity as charg-
ing compound interest.
Evening star., 1901-12-19

Snow.
ShOw.
From the PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Why, now. to be honest, there isn't a
man or boy, even woman or a girl
who would not welcome real old-fash-
ioned snow. The big fakes we mean
those which fall like benediction and lie
for days like rays Of light
Evening star., 1901-12-19
Restinx the Record.

From the Los Angeles Herald.
The daily newspapers continue to Scoop
the Congressional Record In printing many
of the speeches delivered in Congress. They
don't have to wait for the addresses to be
..doctored up"
Evening star., 1901-12-19
Think of the Horse.
A Question.

From the Worcester Gazette.
Don't forget to blanket your horses.
Evening star., 1901-12-19
The Extreme Thermometer.

From the Baltimore American.
The man who had the highest thermome-
ter last summer now has the lowest one,
and he is again looked upon with envy and
SUSPICION,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-04-09
Executors Sale of Real Property,

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of authority
and direction to given by the last will and testa-
next of James E. Fisk, late of Benton county state
of Oregon, deceased, will Saturday. the 4th day
that day at the front door of the court house, in
Corvallis, Benton county, Oregon offer for sale at
public auction, to the highest bidder for cash in
hand, all the right title and interest that said de-
ceased at the time Of his death had In or to the
following described real properly towit:
beginning at apoint on the east boundary line
Q3264) one hundred thirty-two and 64-1o0 rods
north from the south east corner Of the Donation
Land Claim of WaSnan st. Clair and Mahala j.
ST. Clair, it being claim number forty-seven (47)
forty [6440], in township twelve [12l south range
SIX l6l west OF viii Mer thence southerly along the
east boundary line of said claim to the north line
Of the Oregon Central & Eastern Railroad Com
panys right of way; thence southwesterly along
said boundary line of said right of way to the east
line of E. Whitehead's tract Of land; thence north
along said east line to the northeast corner of the
u. w Whitehead tract of land; thence westerly along
the north boundary line of said tract of land to
the southeast corner Of the lot or parcel Of land
Buchanan; thence north along the east boundary
lire of said lot of land to the north boundary line
OF my (James E. Fisk's) said farm tract Of land
sS75 rods; thence easterly along said narth bound
ary line to the place of beginning 7647 rods con-
tanning SO of land more or less ia Bentan
county, state of eregon, said tract of land belong
ing to said deceased at the time of his death The
proceeds OF said sale to be applied to the payment Of
expenses OF last sickness of said deceased, funeral
expenses, expenses of administration and claims
against the estate of said deceased the residue if
any, to be paid to the widow of said deceased,
Louisa ]. Fisk.
Dated at Corvallis, Or, this 9TH day of April 1901
HOMER WYATT,
Cole surviving executor of said last will and Testa-
ment Of James E. Fisk, deceased
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-04-09
Examinatien for Comfy Certificates

Notice is hereby given that for the pur
pose of making an examination of all
persons who may offer themselves as
candidates for teachers of the schools of
this county, the county superintendent
thereof will hold public examination at
his office in Corvallis, commencing
Wednesday, April 10, at nine o'clock a.
M, and continuing until Friday, A pril II,
at four o'clock p. m.
FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD GRADE
CERTIFICATES,
Wednesday-Penmansnip, history, Or
biography and reading.
Thursday-Written arithmetic, theory
of teaching, grammar and school law.
Friday-Geography, mental arith-
netic, physiology and civil government.
Commencing Wednesday, April 10, at
nine O'Clock a. m., and continuing unit
Thursday, April IL, at four O'Clock p. m. ::
PRIMARY CERTIFICATES.
ednesday-Penmansh ortography
and reading.
Tbursday-Art of questioning, theory
of teaching, and methods.
Dated this 26th day of March, 1901.
G. W. DENMAN,
County School Supt.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-04-09

A strong plea made by some of
the Southern democrats as an ex-
cuse for disfranchising the South's
negro vote, was that it was neces-
sary to prevent negro domina-
ton. In Maryland the same
process is going on, although the
Maryland bill is not so radical
as measures adopted to disfran-
chise the negroes in other South
ern states. Yet another signif-
cant feature exists in Maryland,
and that is there never has been
a fear or likelihood Of anything
approaching negro domination
in Maryland. The action in
Maryland is simply a desire pure
and simple to prevent the negro
from voting, and yet he will be
counted as a basis for representa-
ton all the same.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-04-09
County Court.

County court was opened fo,
for the transaction Of business,
Wednesday, April 3rd, 1901.
Aside from the various bills al
lowed: The following matters
we're considered:
OA petition and proof showing
that Alfred Bicknell was entitled
to a rebate Of 81 on account of
wlde-tire wagon, en- taxes, he
was granted the same.
1t having been shown that the
Geo L Thompson road, which
had formerly been ordered open
ed by the court, had not beea
duly opened for its entire length,
the clerk of the court was in
structed to notify road supervisor
OF this district to comply with
order.
The county court deened it
wise to assist the Beaten County
Citizens League in the matter of
Publishing pamphlet advertis-
ing this county, and the clerk
was ordered to draw a warrant of
$50 for this purpose.
It was ordered that the judge
and commissioners of this court,
and Benton county, be auther-
lied and empowered to execute
to w o Heckart a qu1t-clain
deed to lets 5-6-7.8, in block 8,
County Addition to Corvallis, to
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Uniformed s. p. Porters.

The Southern Pacific Co. intends,
shortly. 10 uniform its passenger attend
ants at the Oakland pier and San Fran
cisco depotS.
They will wear dark blue suits and
bright rcd caps with broad black band
bearing in gold letters the words, rs. P.
Co. Porter so that they may be readily
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