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est degree amusing. 1t would only be nee
essary in such case for Spain TO unite in
the protest, singing out the camps of the
refugees as the cause of her Indignation, to
put on the stage the greatest international
farce Of modern times The car and King
Edward seem to understand each other,
and France would make no move Of the
kind without Russias consent. Why should
Mr.. Chamberlain. therefore speaking as q
member of the British government, take
formal notice in this way Of the unofficial
noisy street demonstrations in Paris in honor
of Mr.. Kruger? Why call attention thus
to the well-known fact that France and
Russia live In glass houses, and are little
prepared for heaving brickbats-a game at
which two or more may play?
What remains for Great Britain to do in
order to make herself safe In South Africa
is as hard a nut she has ever tried to
crack. The world assumes that she Is go
ing to stay. and assuming that, hopes to see
hostilties brought to a close at an early
day on terms of as generous concession to
the Beers as possible. The talk about Boer
emigration is nonsense Boer and Briton
win inhabit the land, and it will pay Great
Britain in the day of her control to treat
when the Beers were in control Meanwhile
the British government may expect to re-
ceiye many denunciations from sources
whose championship of the weak Is howl
ing travesty.
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The Mckinley Memorial.
From the Worcester Spy.

from the worcester
There seems to be danger that the Nc
Kinley memorial plans may go awry The
representations of the organization formed
in Ohio which proposed to have a national
memorial to the late President built in Can
ton have been published in the Spy An
other society has been formed in Washing
ing memorial arch there. Other plans
are reported from other places.
Many feel adverse to the thought OF
building great monument at Canton
on the ground that ii Is out of the
way Of travel. Comparatively few will
be able to see 1t II it is constructed there,
The theory is that great and beautiful
memorial built by the people should be
where it will be seen by the greatest num-
Der, and therefore exert the greatest infiu-
ence for good. For a worthy monument is
admitted that at least a monument, modest
In proportions, should mark the burial place
at Canton.
The idea OF an imposing memorial struc-
ture at Washington seems appropriate.
There Mr.. Mckinley performed his work
and attained his chief triumphs It is the
capital of the nation and is the Mecca to
which thousands journey every year
The organizations should not work at
cross purposes. They should consult and
decide upon some plan for co-operation 1t
mortal shall be placed. and what proper
ton of the funds. provided Canton Is not
the place selected for 1t, shall be applied to
building suitable monument there, Once
the public Is convinced that the contrib,,-
tons will be conferred and applied to good
purpose contributions would no doubt flow
in rapidly. The cause is an excellent one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-26
Costly Entertainment.

The Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo
will close in few days, after season of
financial failure. Estimates of the losses
suffered by the corporation which con-
Quoted the great fair are being made.
ranging as high as a total of s4,OOO.OOO for
all interests. The stockholders, 1t is stated,
will receive back no portion of the $780,
600 which they paid in to insure the expo
sition, while the contractors who built the
structures will lose 81 600, 600, and the issue
of 100000 second mortgage bonds will be
defaulted, in addition to about % per cent
of the first mortgage bonds. Thus it would
seem that the affair has been a tremendous
loss. even beyond the fears of some Of the
most pessimistic. Much of the loss may be
attributed to the tragedy which occurred
at the fair, costing the life of the President
Of the United States. The exposition was
closed for two or three days in consequence
and the subsequent attendance was Sc
riously affected. There was also a decided
failure in the attendance earlier in the
season. when 1t was anticipated that per-
haps at least an expense-paying pace might
be maintained.
There is no doubt as to the artistic sue
cess of the exposition. The electric illumi-
nation display was unique and uneauaied
The grouping and color scheme of the
buildings were effective. The exhibits were
reasonably attractive and Instructive. But
the people did not respond in numbers suf-
fcient to warrant the lavish outlay OF
money in preparation. and the conclusion
is notwithstanding all consideration of
the September tragedy-that these big
shows are being conducted on too extensive
a scale. They are no longer a novelty
Season after season they present about the
same features. and they do not appeal to
millions thirsting for new sensations. 1t
may be doubted whether the larger proper
ton of those In attendance particularly are
attracted by the educational or the spec
tacular exhibits. II seems TO be accepted
that these enormous displays cannot thrive
without the amusement specialties. and
yet in some late instances the heavier
losses have been suffered by the purveyors
OF entertainment. The lessons taught by
Paris last year were evidently not fully
learned by Buffalo this season Win St.
Louis learn them when that city proceeds
to hold her great fair?
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cess by some, while others who have VEN
tured on the trip have lost their lives. The
most notable of these unsuccessful at
tempts was that of Captain Webb, who
tried to swim through the upper rapids.
where the danger is the greatest, and was
killed in the current.
Mrs. TayIor's motive in thus risking her
life merely to demonstrate the possibility
of the safe passage of the falls is as yet to
be disclosed. but in the light of the past 1t
may easily be imagined. As the woman
who went over Niagara and lived she Will
undoubtedly prove a drawing card In pub
lie entertainments, and her lecture de-
scrbing the sensations Of the trip Will
doubtless thrill thousands. regardless Of
the fact that according to present &C
counts, she was unconscious during the
greater part of the way.
But there is no profit in the achievement
for any one but this foolhardy woman and
her exploiters. The accomplishment DEM
onstrates nothing of value to the world.
No one has ever sought a feasible means
of Transporting human or other freight
down the Niagara river from Buffalo to
Lewiston. The demand for water commu-
nication is not so insistent that this plan
must be adopted to disclose new line On
the other hand, the public Generalization
stration Is to be seriously deplored, how
ever satisfying may be the answer to this
hitherto impenetrable mystery of the falls.
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A Spanish Journals Criticism.

Again II proves to be true that one must
go away from home for the news.
In the lament heard in this country over
the death of Mr.. Mckinley is a tribute to
his steadiness and reliability. His strong
hold on the people is attributed to those
qualities. They felt, 1t is stated, that they
could always put their finger on him. -
They believed in his clearheadedness, his
patience his perfect poise. Let the situa-
ton be never so difficult, he would meet 1t
by some everyday means, which, as soon as
disclosed, would be understood and ap-
proved. And now and then this praise is
coupled with some criticism of Mr.. Roose-
Welt, which ascribes to him the qualities of
impulse experiment, Impotence. In fact,
some of his opponents, while admitting his
ability and patriotism are building hopes
of defeating him in 1904, on a belief that
he will do something in the next three
years so unlocked for and unwise as to
make republican success that year impos-
sible.
But if we may credit the Epoca Of Ma
drid, these estimates of the two men are
misplaced According to that Spanish jour-
nal, zone could never be quite sure what
Mr.. Mckinley would do. But you can put
your finger on Theodore Roosevelt every
time. ana so We are tOfd tnat Dy the
change In the White House the element of
uncertainty In our affairs has been elimi-
mated.
This Spanish opinion is based on the
manifestations of the two men. viewed
through Spanish spectacles, in the affair
over Cuba. Senior de LONE, who was play
ing the spy on Mr.. Mckinley, and trying
to hOodwink him about Spain's program,
and very naturally, he felt little uncer-
tain about what Mr.. Mckinley would do.
But when the American program was at
last made up, there was no uncertainty
about it. Mr.. Roosevelt's part was that
of soldier. He enlisted, and went to the
front at the head Of his men. He had no
secrets to guard. The Spanish minister and
his spies were not on his track. His was
the simple part of doing his duty in the
field, and he did that admirably.
Mr.. Mckinley and Mr.. Roosevelt while
yokemates last year were the subjects of
much comment. Unlike in many things, il
things in common. Each in his own way
had attracted large following, and both
had secured the admiration Of the public
Mr. Mckinley, while safe man. was not
a slave of hhmdrum. And Mr.. Roosevelt
while impulsive, has never in any office he
has filled been reckless. He knows the
road, and his nearest friends predict that
he Will come pretty near to keeping in the
middle of 1t while President Of the United
States.
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Detected.

I've been to Paris" she remarked,
In accents supercilious.
The other lasses as they harked
With jealousy grew bilious
I've also been to Rome" quoth she,
And after this disclosure
She sat her down where all might see
And envy her composure.
Each lass confessed a certain doubt.
With much ado and chatter
They set themselves to finding out
The truth about the matter
They learned-the fall, alas, was great,
But pride was e'er unlucky-
Her Rome was down in Georgia state,
Her Paris In Kentucy.
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A prontie.. Demonstration.

y woman has succeeded in going over
Niagara Falls In a barrel and escaping
alive. Her success Will unquest!onably
stimulate others to follow her example,
with the probable consequence OF the death
of the majority of them. IL not of all. Here
tofore the foolhardy enterprise of people
with relation TO the great cataract has
been directed to the passage of the rapids
below the falls, where the currents and
the rocks combine to present high chance
of destruction Boats of special construc-
lion and barrels have been used with sue
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Mrs Taylor, who could not make money
enough for her needs in the useful occupa-
ton of teaching school, expected with 1ea-
son. to get an abundant supply by going
over Niagara Falls in a barrel. In some
respects the American public is peculiar.
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1t is reported that Senator Clark may In
vest $10,O0O.OO0 in copper mines In Peru.
The capitalists Of this country may yet do
much for the peace Of South America. II
large interests decide that revolutions are
bad for business 1t may be taken for grant
ed that revolutions will have to 80.
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In the event of his defeat Mr.. Low can
find some vindictive satisfaction in observ-
ing Mr.. Shepard when his varied obligations
begin to assert themselves.
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Oblivion Axerted.

What have you ever done to make your
self remembered by posterity?" asked the
reproying friend.
Given the lawyers something to fight over
when my will comes up in the probate
court" answered Senator Sorghum prompt
w
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President Roosevelt does not like to be
logged by detectives. If several prominent
politicians have their way, he will be per-
mitted to return to the freedom of private
citizenship as soon as the law allows
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81 understand that young millionaire
knows how to run an engine?"
Yes. First it was the bicycle and then
the automobile. I suppose Newport will be
getting up locomotive clubs next"
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Mr.. Carnegie's check book holds out re-
markedly. He has still a considerable OBJ
stacle to overcome before he can depend on
departing this life poor man.
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General Butler failed to realize that the
accomplished diplomat. while he need not
descend to outright falsehood, must learn
to tell the truth in judicious installments.
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The Duke of Manchester is in some re-
spects an improvement on the Count de
Castelane. He consents to keep quiet and
not annoy people while his debts are being
maid
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a New York woman claims to have cured
her cat by faith healing methods. How
ever, the chances in favor of a cats re-
covery are proverbially great
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1t may be assumed that Admiral Schley' s
popularity is sufficient to prevent him from
having any trouble with the anti-profanity
league.
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1t is said that whiskers are going out Of
style in Texas. It will be some time before
the Lone Star state is allowed to set the
fashions for Kansas.
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Some city will yet break the record by
getting up an exposition that is a colossal
and unqualified success
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UIn 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
mepf.. according to tenor purpose.
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The Bulgarian brigands evidently have
some idea of getting off with mere. prom
Use to be peaceable until the $4,000 are
spent.
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Pat Grove is tired of remaining out in
the woods with no chance to utilize all this
advertising.
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Santos DuInont is almost as plucky and
persistent in the air as Sir Thomas Upton
IS on the water.
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The Schley court Of inquiry will be out o.
the way in time to leave clear field 70,
the Thanksgiving season.
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'De usefulness of Citizen" said Uncle
Eben, depends heap on whether he re-
gyahds his vote as public duty or as an
asset"
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1t is possible to believe that Thomas Plat
sometimes regrets ever having insisted that
Mr.. Roosevelt be made Vice President
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MI Lawson of Boston can now purchase
Shamrock II and race with it to his hearts
content
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silent.

The Commoner OF this week IL pro-
foundry silent on the subject Of the recent
White House dinner.
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SHOOTING STARS.
ADDrOyal.

cit seems to me that there Is great lit
erary awakening in this country
Yes answered the matter-of-fact citi-
zen.
Il observe it with great approval"
Then you are fond Of books"
mo. l am in the stationery business.
sell pens, ink and paper"
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improvements WeIcOm

We got a bran new depot down to Pohick
on the crick;
They sawed it out an nailed it up and
had 1t painted slick.
An now the town Is hopin' for another jes'
as good,
Fur the poor folks say these depots make
the best of kindlin wood.
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WHITE CLOTH EVENING COAT.

When you've decided that it's time to
go, ''stand not upon the order of your
going" but go and don't prolong the
operation.
Don't wait until after you've got to
your feet to knit up the loose ends of
the conversation and give the finishing
touches. You are subjecting your host
ess to an undeserved ordeal. Standing
and waiting are strain upon the most
robust.
Nothing essentially uncomfortable is
good manners.
Don't fancy that it's fiattering to
your hostess to dawdle at every stage
of the exit Don't attack a fresh SUBJ
Ject between the parlor portieres nor
cleave to it galvanically when you've
reached the newell post nor start over
the ground again at the threshold of
the vestibule.
If, as is not infrequently the case. It
is diffidence that prolongs the agony
and keeps the final wrench at arms
length, the victim cannot take herself
in hand too promptly.
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New York
HAT, BOA AND FANCY MUFF OF SABLE AND CHIFFON

where's the muff?" 1t was brought
forth. a huge thing with head hang
ing out of one side and a tail and two
hind legs out of the other. Very stun
ming, but it looked as if you were SNUG
Cling away somebody's pet dog in your
muff. Polly shook her head.
Too pronouncedi' she sighed. SHOW
me something simpler" So they show
ed her Russian sables from $400 up and
Hudson bay sables from 5000 up. Final
~ she came down through mink to pine
marten and thence down to common
bear. They threw over her shoulders a
huge boa which reached nearly down to
her feet and gave her an immense muff,
SO that when she had the entire set on
there was much more bear than Polly.
Really, very swell" thought Polly,
land it ought to have a very inspiring
effect on a certain man, but She
made a rapid calculation. The boa was
$50 and the muff about $40. ''Um-ml
Too near the hundred dollar mark.
Let's try again.
The salesman looked at her pretty red
brown hair and had an inspiration.
why don't you try sable fox?" he
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irrepressible one had something on
her mind. She looked all over the ia
BILE, as if missing something familiar
At length she out with the matter
which was troubling her. She asked
the waiter in a commanding voice:
where's the toothpicks?"
eAt the door, madam, on the buffet.
as you go out" answered the waiter.
The irrepressible one shook her head
disapprovingly and made comment
thus, '''Tain't like that to home"
A look of disgust spread slowly but
distinctly over the face of Mrs. White
puff She remarked tartly to the air,
mo lady or gentleman uses a tooth
pick in the presence of Others" The
frrepressible one heard it, but it made
no impression. By that time she was
wrestling in her mind with another
momentous matter. She looked at
Mrs. Whitepuff with a puzzled ex-
preston and inquired:
+ rs them teeth of yours false?'
Mrs. Whitepuff left the table and
her untasted dessert. Nothing daunt-
ed, not in the least aware she had
given offense. the irrepressible one,
observing the nicely frizzed locks of a
new victim opposite, made a motion
to attract her attention and inquired:
Say, did you ever drop pair of
curling tongs down your back?r
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green satin pillow, which brought out
its rudy coloring beautifully. It was
rather an understood specimen and
crouched very quietly, with it's long,
slanting eyes half closed, looking unut-
terably bored. Goodness knows, don't
blame it,
A most beastly thing happened the
other day at the Banbury- Chiselhurst
tea. You must excuse me, but I really
must say beastly;" 1 have just been
talking to an English friend. 1t was in
this fashion: Among the debutantes
who helped Miss Banbury-C hiselhurst
receive was the charming daughter of
Professor Flopstock. Now, the vener-
able professor, I regret to say, has a
greater reputation for good fellowship
than for dignity. Therefore when two
college youths struggled in and stood
Tor a moment gazing at the pretty
scene it was perfectly natural for one
of them to exclaim, II wonder which of
EN- is old F'lop's daughter" To his
horror, a stately girl directly in front
of him turned and remarked in icy
tones, Il am old FTops daughterl"
Sensation
If there were more of these little incl
dents, I wouldn't so much mind going
to afternoon teas
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BY TABITHA soURGRAPEs.

then answered, You don't come from
Cleveland to Pittsburg by water"
'Ohl" remarked the woman who
asked questions. But Immediately she
plucked up confidence again and ask
ed, Are you married?'
She did not catch the answer, but
thought it. was yes and added,
tsHow many children have your
But the roar of the coming train
prevented her from hearing the reply,
and thus one block of that knowledge
which she was dying to acquire was
lost to the irrepressible. Fate, who
delights in grotesque contrasts and
the knocking together of sharp cor
nered people, wil1ed that the lady
with the white puffs and the woman
who asked questions should be berth
mates in the sleeping car and room
mates in the hotel, to the mutual dis
gust of both. The woman with the
white puffs would not answer ques-
tions; the other would ask them. To-
gether they looked on great Niagara.
She of the white puffs gazed, silent,
overwhelmed with awe and wonder
as was proper. She of the questions
looked at the tremendous, tumbling
waters and turned to Mrs. Whitepuff
and asked. Amt it pretty ?" Mrs
Whitepuff's reply is not recorded.
At dinner it was evident that the
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She has a way of insisting on this view
that is death and destruction to any
ideal Skcpley ever cherished.
Skopley's wife,s ambition is not so
much for herself as for her children
The Skopleys live next door to family
whose income is SIS. 0e0 a year. Skop-
ley's. the best he can do, working every
moment, is only $1,000 In his early
married life, ere all aspiration and in
SEPARATION had been squeezed out of him.
if he sat in his den and began to warm
up to the point of realizing on canvas a
beautiful image the door generally
opened noisily, Mrs. S. exercising the
marital prerogative of doing as she
pleased so far as the feelings of her
own were concerned She would begin
nagging. Perhaps she wanted a pony
carriage for the children, perhaps she
wanted to send them to fashionable
school; but, whatever it was, she got
it. got it through persistent nagging.
II Skopley showed the spirit of a man
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New York.

II He ladies sat in the railway sta
ton par1or waiting the arrival of
the 10 o'clock train. They were
mostly strangers to one another, and
the irrepreSsible American female
who asks questions was alive and VII
brant with curiosity. She had to find
out about her fellow travellers or
burst Next her sat a woman of the
old school, who wore her hair in white
puffs and the first article in whose
creed of poIiteness was that deli
cate reserve in regard to private af-
fairs, her own and other peoples, is
the distinguishing mark of a lady.
The irrepressible one turned to the
lady with white puffs and asked:
Where do you come from pc The
lady with white puffs stared, not to
say glared, and answered YEARLY:
"Ch. from all over. From many
Places
AS an opening this was not promis-
ing. The irrepressible eyed her neigh
Dor on the other side a moment and
decided that she was more hopeful
subject
did you just get in this morning ?"
she asked. The neighbor signifed
that she had.
WAS the water rough between
Pittsburg and Cleveland?' The
neighbor on that side also stared and