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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-11-28

By virtue of sundry writs OF Ven. Ex.. III.
Ea-. Lev. Fa.- &c, issued out of the Court of
Common Pleas of Butler Co, Pa, and TO me
directed, there will be exposed to public sale
at the Court House in the borough of Butler,
Pa. on
Evening star., 1901-09-19

strong in 1897 as the candidate OF the re-
form element, as opposed to the strict party
candidate OF the republicans. His nomina-
ton now seems to displease only some OF
the democratic elements of the anti-Tam-
many forces. He should poll an even heav-
ier vote now than the combined Low and
Tracy votes of '97. For thousands of demo-
Gratis who remained true then to Tam
many despite the reform movement are
today ready to line up for the can
didate of the allied forces, despite the
feeling of some organizations that the anti
Tammany leader should have been a Man
haitian democrat.
The foolish schism which four years ago
prevented union Of the two great ele-
ments of the honest voters in New York is
not now likely. The Tammany record for
the past four years is vile and even In the
shadow Of the gathering storm the machine
rulers are plotting against each other and
widening factional divisions. With clean,
strong candidate, united front and a cor
rupt and possibly disorganized opponent the
fight should surely lead to victory for mu-
nicipal cleanliness.
Evening star., 1901-09-19
Mr.. Bryan's Fine Example.

The manner in which MIR. Bryan has
borne himself in these days of a great
national shock and grief Is worthy of high
praise. He has refrained from suggestions
such as might spring to the lips of one who
was opposite to the late President in
all his views of public policy. He has
shown himself above all an American
rather than the leader of faction or
party and his words are the sincere ex-
preston of the sorrow of one who could
appreciate the worth of the dead, despite
political antagonism. This spirit on the
part of the man who twice measured him
self against William Mckinley in the race
for the highest honors should serve as a
singing rebuke to those few others who
have dared to voice their sneers. Mr. Bry-
an has won friends by his manly, simple
tribute to mis- late opponent and has
strengthened the faith of the nation in
the goodness and the justice of the lead
ers Of American thought and action.
Evening star., 1901-09-19
A Mckinley Memorial Arch.

From the Chicago Record Herald
The proposition made by citizens Of Chi
cago to start a fund with which to erect
q Mckinley memorial arch In Washington
Ia an evidence Of the desire of the people
to show their admiration Of the dead Pres
ident In some more substantial manner
than by merely giving expression to appre-
ciative words. The idea seems to have met
with instant approval on the part Of all
classes Of people. The raising Of q memor-
ial arch fund Of 81 600. 600 or more, as may
be decided upon hereafter. II the PROPOSE
ton is adopted. would make 1t possible
for all to contribute, and thus the aroh
would stand as q national monument to
the man for whom the whole country Is
sorrowing today.
From an artistic standpoint the arch NAV
be made to exhibit the noblest sentiment
either as memorial or as an emblem OF
triumph. There Is probably no finer monu-
ment TO the first President OF this republic
than the Washington arch in New York
and the Dewey arch commanded the ap.
proval Of some Of the worlds best critics
1t is, therefAre, within the possibilities that
the most impressive arch on each may be
erected In memory Of William Mckinley
at Washington. where there Is an lbund-
anee of splendid sites for such a structure.
Whatever the outcome OF the present
movement may be, It Is evident that the
people Will Immediately insist on doing
something to show that their love for Nc
Kinley and their sorrow at his death do
not end with displays of crepe and half
masted flags.
Evening star., 1901-09-19
Seth Low for MayOr.

The anu-Tammany elements in New York
nave chosen a standard bearer In the per-
son OF Seth Low, who ran against Van
Wyck and Tracy four years ago. His Sc
lection was accomplished by a general con-
ference of the organizations opposed to the
ruling machine and may be considered as
binding. Ii appears to have been effected
with less friction than was feared by those
who doubted the possibility of uniting
all the elements of reform upon a sim
gle candidate. The selection Is all that
could be desired from the point of view Of
decent government. Mr.. Low Is a strong
man, with high ideals Of public duty. and
with undeniable administrative ability. He
Is rich enough TO be far beyond the sus-
picion of seeking office for the sake of it's
emoluments, and his personal integrity is
such that IL elected he may be relied upon
10 oppose all manner OF schemes to mulct
the municipality. His election would be a
credit to the metropolis
Seth Low should have been elected Mayor
OF New York four years ago and doubtless
would have been had 1t not been for the
action of the republican machine leader.
Senator Platt, who remained stubbornly op-
posed to reform candidate and insisted
upon the nomination Of a candidate of his
own organization. This attitude led to the
suspicion that he desired nothing less than
the success Of Tammany. Certainly his
maneuvers, In the face of the general de-
mand for a combination against Tammany
and of Seth Lows great personal popular
fty, contributed directly to the election OF
Van Wyck. as the returns showed.
Mr.. Low polled 151 $40. or approximately
30 per cent of the total vote; Gen. Tracy
the republican. polled l0l .s73. or 20 per cent
while Van Wyck. democrat, poIled 233 ,9T7
or 46 per cent. The other four per cent
outside OF small scattering returns-went to
Henry George. Jr.. who assumed his fathers
candidacy after the sudden death of the
single-tax leader. Had the votes cast sep
arately for both the reform candidates
Tracy and Low, been combined. Tammany
would have been beaten, even with Henry
George the elder out of the race. It is be-
heved that a large proportion of the George
strength went to Van Wyck and that II
George had lived the democratic tota
would have been materially lower proper,
tionately than 1t was.
These figures indicate that Seth Low wa:
Evening star., 1901-09-19
Republics and Anarchy.

At Canton TODAY we are burying a victim
of anarchy. In life he was the chief magis-
trate of free country, and the represen-
tative in his individual person of every vfr-
tue He has been snatched away at a
time when the people are prosperous, and
complaints are fewer than ever before
known. 1t is impossible to imagine gov
ernment at all on a more beneficent plan
than ours, or man worthier of directing Its
policies than the well-beloyed statesman
whose fate we all mourn at this hour. And
vet there was a miscreant. born and reared
under the stars and stripes. capable OF
striking at our institutions through the one
chosen by the people to preside over them
for stated term, and here and there are
found other miscreants applauding the act.
some of them publicly. Does not this state
of affairs call for the promptest and most
searching inquiry, and for the firmest and
fullest remedy?
In France today the nation is entertain
ing an ally, but in a way that must bring
humiliation to every person OF character
within her borders. She has the republican
form of government. Her people are pros
porous. Her affairs are. upon the whole,
well conducted. AS compared with the
record under Louis Napoleon, they are ad-
mirably conducted. Her president is, as
was MIR. Mckinley. a product OF the
plain people. He does not boast of that,
or of anything. but he carries himself in
office with a simple dignity which bespeaks
pride in his extraction, and a cordial inter-
est in the general welfare of all men.
Frenchmen, indeed. have good reason to
support him and their form of government.
And yet not only Is the life of NJ. Loubet
constantly threatened. but the guest of the
French nation is being carefully piloted
from place to place through avenues of
bayonets. Apprehension as to his safety
fills every bosom. The deaths head is at
the feast
Has not the time come therefore for all
civilized nations to grapple in some sort of
concert with this question? Should it be
left longer for mere academic discussion?
Is there another question in the world so
important or appalling? Anarchists
prate about the oppression of the plain peo-
pie, and claim to have in view the relief
of the people. But they strike at govern
ments which the plain people have estab-
lished, and are supporting and benefiting
by, as readily and as Yiciously as at des-
potisms They are incapable of making,
They are in reality the enemies of men;
and unless they are so ticketed and dealt
with their multiplication will continue and
their activities come to put the world in
Evening star., 1901-09-19

turbed. Labor troubles are not only rot
increasing. but they continue to approach q
settlement. The people generally are very
far from being in dismay. Abroad. cor
rect appraisement of the new President is
already finding acceptance The foreign
press had been SO industriously fed on carl
catures that it's first comments on the
change indicated that the White House
would shortly be turned into hunter's 8
shack, and the surrounding grounds into a
game preserve It is understood now that
Mr.. Roosevelt Is a man Of large experience
in politics, is an author, and knows his
own country thoroughly.
The start, all around, Is a good one, end
Mr.. Roosevelt ought not to find any great
difficulty In maintaining a steady pace and
keeping In the middle of the road.
Evening star., 1901-09-19
Freedom of Speech.

Consideration Of ways and means to sup
press the anarchists has led to closer
examination than usual of the legal guar
antees thrown around the personal privf-
leges of the citizen, especially that of free
speech. The Constitution, in the first
amendment, adopted with nine others al
most Immediately after the original ratifi-
cation, provides that Congress shall make
no law abridging the freedom Of
speech, or of the press, or the right of the
people peaceably to assemble and to petit
tion the government for redress of griev-
ances." 1t Is now urged that this funda-
mental guarantee materially narrows the
scope Of the judicial power to restrict the
utterances of the reds, by word of mouth
or by publication.
There is little doubt that the right OF
free speech has been grossly abused almost
from its inception. Its abuse has led to
many calamities, the latest of which is
now grievously in evidence. Unques-
tionably the public sentiment today Is that
the purposes for which the Constitution
thus provided are seriously exceeded when
a man or woman arises in public or in pri-
vate to denounce all forms of government
and to advocate the destruction of rulers.
But in some conservative minds arises the
question: Can safe distinction be drawn
between legitimate free speech and sub
versive utterances?
Undeniably any person who utters a
threat to commit a crime or urges another
to do SO can find no shelter under this
constitutional guarantee. The 'reds' cam
not cite the clause, therefore, il it be
proved against them that they advise riot
ing, or resistance to the law, or assassina-
1~a ,,f;I;o 10
shield an attempt to subvert it.
Freedom of speech, in the constitutional
sense, does not mean freedom to preach in
cendiary doctrines. An honest court may
be trusted to interpret the facts and the
law in harmony with the principle that
government is necessary, and that the abo-
lition of government is to be resisted by
every available means. Therefore. there Is
no menace to the public welfare in the
action of the Virginia constitutional con-
yention in refusing to write into the bill Of
rights clause guaranteeing free speech.
That action is in keeping with the general
course of the states. The citizens of the
commonwealths all rely upon the federal
Constitution to protect their rights in this
respect. No state can legally forbid free
utterance, and no state constitution need
touch upon the subject save as a matter OF
surplusage.
The action in Virginia Is wise In that it
checks a motion to fly to the extreme of
conservatism at time when there Is rea-
son to resort to a little radicalism in the
Interpretation and the execution of the
laws. The whole subject is well worth dis
cussion, perhaps to the end Of a better
public appreciation of the dangers as we'll
as the blessings Of free speech
Evening star., 1901-09-19
The Medical Issue,

There Is a slight satisfaction in the as
surance. given by all the physicians who
attended President Mckinley, and verified
by those medical authorities whose dictum
is worthy Of credence, that the abdominal
wound was necessarily fatal In any event.
II Is hard enough to lose William McKin-
ley thus at best. 1t would be doubly hard
to reflect that perhaps his life might have
been spared had he been differently treat
ed. There is tendency, perhaps natural
under the circumstances, for the lay pub
lie to criticise the professional men in at
tendance. The failure of the surgeons to
extract the bullet at the first operation Is
regarded by some as due to unwise timid-
ity. Yet had the President died while
under the> e>influence of the anesthetic in
prolonged operation the public indignation
would probably have been boundless. There
Is some reason. however, for the criticism
that the bullet should certainly have been
found at the autopsy, when there was no
reason for haste and every reason for thor
oughness. The medical press has raised
this question, with apparent justice.
Much Of the unfavorable comment on the
scientific treatment of the case while the
President remained alive Is akin to that
which was stirred by the crime itself.
Some have Indignantly declared that the
assassin should have been prevented from
approaching the President because his
hand was bandaged. After the fact this
circumstance appears suspicious enough.
But before the shot was fired there was no
reason to apprehend danger from man
with an apparently wounded member. In
almost any crowd Of a thousand people at
least one person may always be found
who bears the sign Of an injury. Artisans
are constantly being hurt in their work,
the right hand suffering more often than
the left because Of it's more frequent use.
The lay public is less concerned in the
scientific details of the Presidents case
than Is the medical profession. The nation
has been formally assured that CZOlgosz
inflicted fatal wound when he fired and
that the work Of a week by the practi-
TONERS was of service in maint aiming life
in the body for that period, thus permit
possibility Of death. There may be ground
for criticism in the early favorable re-
ports of the physicians. In the light Of the
result their assurances were altogether un-
justified But while there was a bitter
wrenching Of hearts in consequence of this
futile raising of hopes, after all, the issue
of the wisdom or the folly Of these reports
reflects primarily upon the professional
prestige of the men who signed the bulle-
tins. No amount of carping will soften the
blow of death. The highest hope is that
out of these errors Of judgment may come
some knowledge Of benefit to humanity.
Evening star., 1901-09-19

The Raleigh, N. c.. News and Observer,
a democratic newspaper. In some remarks
about Mr.. Roosevelt, says:
'.He will seek to make a great President
for he is at once ambitious and patriotic,
He Is like Mr.. Mckinley in nothing. Two
men more unlike have not lived, and yet he
had sincere admiration for the President,
which was reciprocated. He will also dis
appoint those who look to see him follow
in Mr.. Mckfnley's footsteps. He cannot
do that, for he must do things his own
way"
1t will be best for Mr.. Roosevelt and for
the country that he do things his own
way" An attempt by him to copy the man
ner and methods of his predecessor would
be sign of weakness. The imitator can
never be wholly successful, and he Is fire.
quently the most dismal Of failures. What
is expected of Mr.. Roosevelt is that he
give to the country the exercise Of ills best
gifts. and that he keep constantly In view
those principles upon which his party Won
at the polls last November. And he il
likely to do this for two reasons: % he
is a conscientious man, and (2) as an ambi-
tious man he will strive for the indorse-
ment of the people.
The real question Is, Can Mr.. Roosevelt
In his way carry forward the work inaugu-
rated by Mr.. Mckinley in his way? Why
not? The republicans are at present united.
and the President announces a course on
his part that should keep them so. He has
not come in with the purpose Of overturn-
ing things. On the contrary. he cordially
indorses all that his predecessor has done.
He Is anxious to carry on the work.
Neither has he come In with host OF fol-
lowers clamoring for ONCE. He Is not q
spokesman, and he holds no purpose Of I'LL
ing the public service with men processing
especial allegiance to his political fortunes.
Why then as harmony Is his desire should
not harmony result? Mr.. Mckinley had
critics In his own party. and 1t was not
without an effort that he triumphed. Mr..
Roosevelt also viii have critics there. and
he, too. must labor to win.
But evidently the country thinks that he
win win. Values everywhere are steady.
The brokers are In no alarm. The manu-
facturers are not taking in any sail. Their
work goes on, and their orders continue
heavy. The railroad interests are anSis-
Evening star., 1901-09-19
A SOnH of Duty.
Whate'er betide, man must toll on

Whate'ef betide, man must toll on;
He may not pause too long to smile:
He must toll on with brain or Drawn,
For life is such little while.
When Joy too strongly may beguile,
'Tis written. joy must be denied:
We may not pause too long to smile,
We must toll on, Whate'er betide.
And when sorrow comes to him
Man may not pause too long to weep.
Grief chastens. tasted at the brim,
But 1t destroys when quaffed too deep
The onward march we still must keep
Howe'er the spirit may be tried.
We may not pause too long to weep.
We must toll on. whate'er betide.
Evening star., 1901-09-19

The long-distance telephones connecting
the capitals Of Europe are expected to pro-
mote diplomatic good feeling. Not unless
the operator at the exchange happens to be
In punctual and oblging frame of mind
Evening star., 1901-09-19
SHOOTING STARS.
DISCOURAGED.

Doesn't the train stop at Crimson Gulch
any more?"
Nope" answered Bronco Bob. 1--WE got
a tip from the government not to let any
more train robbers escape. We done our
best, but we don't get any encouragement.
Since we lynched three Pullman porters
the trains run right through and don't
even stop to whistle"
Evening star., 1901-09-19

England is inclined to like President
Roosevelt because of his vigorous person.
ality. But it win wait to hear more about
the isthmian canal before unreseryedly
committing ITSELF .4,.-.-1
Evening star., 1901-09-19

Emma Goldman again displayed her bad
judgment by insisting on being out on bail
when she might remain in safe and COM
Portable Jail until the excitement in Chica-
go blows over
Evening star., 1901-09-19

II Mr.. Wellington was a lawyer, it would
be his duty a consistent man to asso-
ciate himself as counsel for the defense in
the case OF Czolgosz.
Evening star., 1901-09-19

Considering the shiploads Of European
social discomfort that have been dumped
on our shores. it Is perhaps to be wondered
that a Czolgosz has not developed in this
country long ago
Evening star., 1901-09-19

Mr. Black says he thinks the adyertis-
ing will do McKeesport good. However no
gilt edge offers have yet been made to Mr..
Black by communities desirous of pub
ic;f
Evening star., 1901-09-19

There is talk of exporting coal to supply
a European scarcity. This disposes of the
fearful suspicion that the rise in prices
was due to the necessity of outstanding
the supply over here.
Evening star., 1901-09-19

1t is hoped that Mr.. Lawson's patriot
ism is strong enough to prevent any diff
Guilty in locating his sympathies in the
coming Yacht race.
Evening star., 1901-09-19

In undertaking to discuss how a United
States senator earns his salary, Mr.. Mason
of Illinois has applied himself to a very
abstruse question. Some public officials are
worth most when they are not working.
Evening star., 1901-09-19

1t would be very annoying to Mr.. Bryan
to find himself obliged to be gold demo-
crat in order to be democrat at all.
Evening star., 1901-09-19

One or two of the able bodied lecturesses
from Kansas almost tempt an advocacy OF
the European custom of employing ladies
as farm hands
Evening star., 1901-09-19

It may be that when Mr.. Shaffer next
engages mis- services he will be asked en-
barrassing questions as to whether he
wants a contract or not.
Evening star., 1901-09-19

In some respects New York and Chicago
are rivals. But neither city is anxious to
claim the distinction Of being headquarters
for anarchists.
Evening star., 1901-09-19

Canton, Ohio, Is not a city OF size. But
1t is the center of the whole worlds SYM
pathetic interest today.
Evening star., 1901-09-19
Rules and Executions.

'Polteness is never wasted" remarked
the man Of Chesterfieldian manners.
''Well. mister" answered the roughly
clad. weather-beaten person, "that may be
true in your part O. town. But if you was
in the canal boat business you'd know that
there amt any use whatever Of sayin'
please to q mule"
Evening star., 1901-09-19

The lawyers assigned to the defense OF
Czolgosz are more to be pitied than CEN
sured.
Evening star., 1901-09-19
Self-Adjusted.

Chide not the man who talks too much,
But let him have his way.
His own endeavors will achieve
What he deserves, some day.
Evening star., 1901-09-19
A Silence Explained

n Shcncc hApAAAncu.
What makes you keep SO silent?" asked
the young woman.
Il always think before 1 speak," an
swered the young man; land In that way
realize that / haven't anything to say"
Evening star., 1901-09-19
The Change of Leaders,

Mr.. Devery was a long time dropping
but he comes down with bump.
Evening star., 1901-09-19

DIn order to avoid delays, on ac-
count of personal absence. letters 10
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
ONCE. hut simply to THE STAR. OF 70
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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-06-27
EAST RANDOLPH.

lust arrived salt pork. graduated meal
and a car of that extra good Hour, Com
n,erciai Patent. A. q. OsGooD 4 Co.
q. G. Boswell is on the sick list.
Florence Kibbee Is on the sick list.
Mrs. i. G. Jenness is at home again.
Frank White Is at work for d. j. Camp
Miss Blanche Han is at home for the
summer.
Mrs. susan johnson has been visiting IN
Randolph.
The cellar wall for the new schoolhouse
is completed
IN. Kibbee is at work on p. F. Col
Inns new barn.
The Library circle met with Mrs. ;. II.
Turner last week.
Willis Waldo and wife are visiting
friends in Chelsea.
r. Waldo has sold his pair Of bays to
New Hampshire parties.
r. q. Kent and his mother are visiting
in Barre and Montpelier.
Robert Peavey and bride OF Bradford
visited at DR.. Dsvenportas last week.
n ". Horner and wife returned to
their home In Rutland last Thursday,
Miss Edith Peavey returned from yis-
il 10 her home in Bradford last thursday,
Ii. Pearson and Mrs. seymour Wright
visited in Northheld the first OF the week
The ball game last saturday was won by
Brookfield very easily The score Wa
I % to 3.
4 A. III. smith and wife returned sunday
Z from a visit to Mrs. Smiths sister u
I NOrthtield.
NAV Kibbee returned to her home last
saturday after an absence of year II
| Lakeport. y. VI.
/ Mrs. A. r. Chamberlain and a LADY
/ friend came last Friday TO spend theh
I vacations at Geo Osgood s.
I DR.. Geo Davenport, who has been IN I'M
\ West and to the Pan-American exposition
returned To his home last Friday
ID. J. Frazier has sold his place to A. y
/ HAYWARD. Mr.. Hayward is TO carry OF
The place and have the crops, but Mr.
4, Frazier is not to vacate the house unti
] fall.