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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18

al one time talk rather in the Atkinsonian
strain He did find In Aguinaldo very
great amount of virtue. He did see In the
Filipinos lovely and lofty people. ripe for
self-government and all progress. Even his
literary judgment-usually most excellent
went astray. He saw in one highfalutin,
but essentially commonplace, proclamation
issued in the name of Aguinaido state
paper which not ten men on the earth could
have written. Really, for a time, he
talked so very much like the Atkinsonians
that others besides themselves thought he
had become one of them.
But he stopped just short of that plunge.
He never altogether let go of his republican
Affiliations, or forgot his duty to the intelli-
gent people of Massachusetts. He realized
that at the approaching presidential cleo
ton he would have to choose between the
two parties, and that while imperialism
was on one side, and he regarded that as
very bad thing, free silver and Organism
were on the other, and they were very
much worse. So he kept his old place. and
probably now most heartily rejoices that he
did The hot fit is over, and with the cooler
temperature has come the clearer head;
and he sees not only that the President is
no enemy Of liberty, but that the Filipinos
are not in the cruel tolls he had pictured
state of mind he suggested the President
as guest for the Harvard dinner 1t was
a happy and appropriate thought.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
MIR. HOar Again Under Fire.

The more extreme of the anti-imperialists
have always been exceedingly severe on
Senator Hoar. They have seemed to re-
gard him with even more disfavor than
they did the President himself. They have
accused him OF inconsistency, and of play
ing fast and loose with great cause. Why,
they have repeatedly asked him, did he
ever eSpouse the interests Of the Filipinos
II he did not intend TO go all lengths for
them? How could he find it in his heart
20 denOunce the administrations course in
the Philippines, and vet continue to give
his confidence to William Mckinley?
The whole subject has come up afresh as
the result OF the invitation the President
has accepted to attend the Harvard COM
mencement dinner this year. Mr.. Hoar is
TO preside, and IL was at his instance that
the invitation was issued. II custom is
observed, Mr.. Mckinley will on this occa-
sion receive the degree of LID, and 1t Is
this fact that stirs the anti-imperialists
now most profoundly. Mr.. Hoar, as they
ses the matter. has virtually planned to
have Harvard University honor an enemy
OF freedom. and so associate itself with the
whole miserable Philippine business Some
graduates OF the university share this
view, and their unhappIness as expressed
in newspaper cards is pronounced and pa
thetic
On the general proposition of imperialism
1t must be admitted that Mr.. Hoar's course
has not followed a straight line He did
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
From the Lewiston Journal.

ed reach the appalling total of $40 ,069, 200,
or at the rate of almost $500, 00O. 600 for the
year-enough to construct an isthmian ca
nal. In round numbers this is an excess of
5000 900 over the first quarter of last year
and Of $4,000, 600 over that Of the year be-
fore, while it distances the record Of the
same period of 1898 by more than $40, 800.
600. glance at the list of places that
have contributed to this fiery record dis
covers the fact that the distribution of
loss has been pretty general, and this feat
ure of the situation shows that the trouble
lies in carelessness and improvidence. The
fine is on all the public In high insurance
rates, and thus we again see that the prov
ident suffer for the improyident, the inno-
cent for the guilty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18

might readily lead to the enterprise of
some ambitious fellow with a uniform and
sword in rallying force Of discontinued
Tagals to annoy the government and re-
tard pacific processes. While the cost Of
maintaining the army at its present
strength may be great, 1t would not APP
proach that entailed by resumption of
active instruction, however feeble. Bet
ter keep large army In the islands year
longer than is required by the immediate
military necessities, and so give the civil
government sure foundation, than save
immediate expense but invite disaster
or demoralizing delay by the withdrawal
of all but a mere police force.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
Was Funston Real Rude to AguinaldOf

nice way to have caught Aguinaldo
would have been TO invite him in TO after
noon tea and put beeswaN or some other
adhesive substance on his chair. That
would have been in better taste than Gen
eral Funston's way, if only it could have
been made to work.-Harper's Weekly.
This sarcastic suggestion is not more alb
sIrd than some of the criticisms offered on
General Funston's exploit. 1t will be time
enough to take seriously the objections to
this courageous, clever and successful ruse
of war when somebody proposes to liberate
Aguinaldo and have him captured over
again in a formal and polite manner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
Mr.. Bryan's Right to Speak.

Some people are disposed to quarrel with
Mr.. Bryan because of the part he played in
the st. Louis mayoralty contest. He ad-
vised against the election of Mr.. Wells,
1.-The democratic candidate, because Mr..
Wells had supported Mr.. Mckinley both in
1886 and last year. That, to Mr.. Bryan,
was proof sufficient that Mr.. Wells is not
democrat. Nor has he changed his opin-
ion since the election. He thinks no more
of Mr.. Wells now than he did before. The
ten thousand majority at the polls has not
in Mr.. Bryan's eyes invested Mr.. Wells
with anything that entities him to the
friendly consideration of democrats. And
SO. now as before the election, Mr.. Bryan
is outspoken on the subject, and expresses
the opinion that the success Of Mr.. Wells
is a blow to the party in Missouri and
elsewhere.
No other opinion was to be expected of
Mr.. Bryan. He could have formed no
other in his senses. He believes abso-
lutely and sincerely in the principles that
were enunciated by his party at Kansas
City last year. They are law and gospel
to him, and in his view of matters no man
Is democrat who does not subscribe to
them. He plays no fayorites when it comes
to those who openly or covertly reject
those principles and yet claim to be demo-
Gratis. He has expressed himself about
Mr.. Cleveland and Mr.. Hill with as much
freedom as about Mr.. Wells. He does not
bow down before either national reputa-
ton or station.
That Mr.. Bryan has spoken sincerely
there can be no doubt. The only question
relates to his right to speak. Well, why
has he not that right? We sometimes hear
that the Kansas City platform must stand
until the meeting Of the next democratic
national convention: and there is good ar
gument to sustain the proposition. Then
why may not the man who stood upon that
platform as the party's candidate for Pres
ident defend 1t meanwhile against all as
saults on it? Is 1t not indeed his duty
to do so? The party's vote last year was
I'm support of both 1t and him, and what
divide them? Both platform and candidate
were rejected at the polls, but they re-
ceived the largest vote ever polled in the
name of democracy in this country
So there we are Mr.. Bryan considers
himself fairly entitled % defend the prin-
ciples of his party as adopted in national
convention and supported at the polls, and
he evidently intends to discharge his duty
as he sees Ii. He has established the
Commoner for no other purpose than to en-
able him to warn his party friends against
secret assaults on the party from within
the party. Mr.. Bryan and Organism may
be overthrow, but It will require very
spirited effort to accomplish the task.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
The Army in the PbiliDDinea

A favorite quip of the anti-imperialists,
ever since the Philippines insurrection
showed signs of complete collapse, has
been to propose that the government i'm
mediately reduce its army in proportion as
the natives in revolt yield to American
sovereignty. This suggestion has sounded
familiar enough coming from Boston, but
it strikes the ear with the shock of nov
city when 1t comes from such a man as
exSecretary Alger, who urges the govern
ment to limit the Philippines force to
25,O0O men at once. Gen. Alger ought to
know why this is bad advice, why the gov
eminent can not safely do this thing. He
is supposedly familiar with many of the
intimate details of the Philippine situa-
ton. He must at least have taken with
him from the War Department enough
knowledge of the case to appreciate the
situation now.
The United States must make no mis-
take at this stage of the process of in
stituting government in the archipelago.
1t must not take chances to allow a re-
action to set in to offset the good work
which is now approaching climax of
success. 1t has drawn into peaceful rela-
tionship large number of the native lead
ers. The supreme leader of them all Is in
custody, considering how best to address
his people to advise them to cease their
futile struggle. Armed men are turning in
their guns daily. Civil government is be-
ing instituted as rapidly as the military
conditions permit, and already covers a
large area Industry is reviving and the
islands are being restored to q pacific,
prosperous condition as speedily as may be.
These facts, instead OF warranting the
government in relaxing the military hold,
suggest the need to maintain the army In
the islands for the present in practically
undiminished strength. The ground gained
must be made sure. A slackening Of grip
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
Deficient Education.

I'm really sorry for the man
Who's bred to idleness.
He passes through life's little span
A picture of distress.
Alas, he may not even know
What joy it is to shirk.
He is indeed a man of woe
Who hasn't learned to work.
But sadder is the busy one ~
Who hurries through this life
And never stops to think of fun
Amid the busting strife.
He Is the mournfullest of men
You see him every day 81.
Who feels like loafing now and then,
But doesn't know the way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18

Ex-senator Wolcott OF Colorado is said
to have made million dollars in Wall
street Mr.. Wolcott has always been a
close student of questions pertaining to
money It is not surprising that he should
occasionally desire to turn from the alb
stract theories of international bin etallism
to practical business with the brokers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18

Tom l.. Johnson says he does not desire
to become a presidential candidate. Thus
early in the proceedings a man can make
announcements of this kind without ma
terially lessening his chances when the
campaign actually opens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18

William Watson has written a pro-Boer
sonnet. Laureate Austin will probably re-
member the dignity of his office and treat
the implied challenge to combat in rhyme
with silent contempt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
A Suggestion.

Don't you know" said the kind-faced
old gentleman who stops to talk to the
children, that it is very wrong for you to
fight boy smaller than yourself?"
Yes" was the reflective reply. sI'm
willing to take my share of the blame. But
think he ought to have a lecture, too. on
the lmprudence of speaking rudely to boys
that are bigger than he isl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18

David 3. Hill refers to the old party of
Jefferson, Jackson and Tilden. Perhaps he
feels that modesty forbids any allusion to
the old party's greatest living representa-
=
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18

Chicago is devoting some thought to the
Of it's public places. With
New York trying to be good and Chicago
trying to be beautiful. American culture
may at least claim credit for excellent In
tentionS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18

1t is reassuring that the increasing diff
culties which the courts. place in the way
of divorce have not appreciably lessened
the number of spring Wedding announce
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18

The police will have reason to feel en-
vious when they see letter carriers going
about in comfortable shirt waists during
the summer months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18

Possibly some Of the European monarchs
may reach the conclusion that the way to
attain the maximum of power is to quit
exhorting the soldiers, and become a trust
organizer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18

Japan enters into a diplomatic discussion
with the assurance of one who has a reli-
able prompter at hand in case there should
be any difficulty in finding the right word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
SaddeninE.

It's terrible thing to deprive a man
Of his liberty
1T Is" answered one of the men who
were guarding prominent captive Its
pretty hard for us to linger about and see
a prisoner living on luxuries and sleeping
sixteen hours a day. while we have to
keep awake on hard tack and coffee"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18

Minister Loomis says that the relations
OF the United States and Venezuela are still
friendly. They are, however, not what
would be called ELUSIVE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18

The influx OF gold has not yet reached
point where Mr.. Bryan feels called upon to
speak a word for IT as metal in danger of
being despised and repudiated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
Little Gases.

From the New York Herald.
This is the season when you can make
your back yard patch agreeable to the eyes
and feelings Of your neighbors. It win be
a small charm of green and color. Il Is
true. but every little helps to soften the
dreary repellant barrenness Of city out
looks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18

A movement is afoot in Mexico to put
the country on gold basis. And most of
the populists are now too busy raising
wheat and selling 1t to raise a word of
prote :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18

DIn order TO avoid delays, on &C.
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any Individual connected with the
ONCE, but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business DEPART
ments. according to tenor OF purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18

The only fortunes to which Aguinaldo has
at any time been liable are those of indi-
sestion as the result of unwonted cpl
cureanism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18

1t must be admitted that King Edward is
doing very well indeed to get his wages
raised after so short a period of service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
Weather Predict;op.

Upon two points the prophet bland
His critics may defy;
1t will be cold in winter, and
Much warmer in July.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18

Possibly the Dakota courts will continue
to issue divorces, but refuse to guarantee
them,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18

zone er de bigges' damages desc hyuh
trusts is lible to do" said Uncle Eben, sis
temptin' folks to lose time fun dere reg'lar
business, hollerin' agin whut dey can't
help
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
SHOOTING STARS.
Almost Discouraged.

II am almost discouraged" said the re-
former.
"About what?'
''The future Of this world. Every time
devise some new idea for suppressing
iniquity the sinners sharpen their wits and
invent new swindle"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-29
Surprised by Dickens.

IT vividly recall hearing Charles
Dickens read selections from his own
writings in Steinway hall. New York
city, shortly after the close of our civil
war;" said well known Judge. "The
hall was densely packed with an audi
ence of cultured people, by far the ma
ior part of whom were intense admir-
ers of the man who was to entertain
them that evening. ! was youngster
then, but was glad to part with So to
hear the author of Nicholas Nickleby'
read his own lines. But his appear
ance on the stage, though greeted by
applause, was distinct shock, SO thor
oughly out of keeping was his costume
with the conventional evening attire of
a gentleman. He was clad In a short
velvet coat that looked exactly like a
smoking jacket velvet vest to match
and flaming red neektie. Such a
garb was in reality an affront and an
impertinence to that fashionably clad
assemblage. But 1t was overlooked as
an eccentricity of genius, and much
applause attended the rendition.
Nowadays the newspapers would
roast any man, however famous, for
daring to come before the public In
such grotesque attire. but do not re.
call that any of the New York papers
criticised the distinguished visitor for
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-29
A List of Mill Ends That
Pay to Read

80 in. Bleached Muslin, worth
from 6c To Sc--MilI End Price 4lac~
All colors OF Calico in fast col
.ors; good cloth. sold always TOR
6c--Nlill End Price 4c.
l3G In, Light Percales, fast colors,
always sold for Sc and 10c-Min
End Price &c.
Light Aladras Cloth in shirting
patterns; 8ll colors, worth 12lAc-'
Min End Price Sc.
3tj in. Percales; hest makes "
dress and shirting patterns, worth
l21sr AIip End Price 7c.
Turkey Red pamask, by the yard.
worth iTc Mill End Sale Price
12iLc.
36 in. Black Sateep, regular price
121sc1AIiIl hnd Sale Price Sc a
yard, %
Fun stze rs Napkins, bleached,
worth S1.oo--Mill End Sale Price
Toe a dozen.
Large size Turkey Red Table
Covers, worth soc -Mill End Sale
Price 35c,
Light Shirting Calicoes. always
sold for 6c-Nill End Sale Price
4c.
THE GREATEST LACE AND
EMBROIDERY SALE EVER
HELD IN THE CITY OF AK
RON. DON'T MISS TT.
i50-is2 SOUTH HOWARD ST.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-29
Located the Noise.

A little 4-year-old was taken on
visit to grandmamma in the country.
There for the first time he had view
of n COW. He would stand and look on
while the man milked and ask all man
ner OF questions. In this way he learn
ed that the long crooked branches on
the cows head were horns. Now the
little fellow knew of only one kind Of
horn, and a few days after obtaining
this information, hearing a strange Kind
Of believing noise In the yard, he ran
out to ascertain its cause In a few
minutes he returned with wonder and
delight depleted on his couptenance. ex,
claiming: "Mamma, mammal oh. do
come out here! The cows blowing
her hornsw-E Exchange.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-29
SPOILED BY WEALTH.

rse gwintef stop dis woridn; pze worked two
steady days,
An Ize gwinter res de balance OF de week.
PIE done save up my money dis here savin sholy
pays;
kin staht IN now an paint crimson streak.
re done my homes duty fob desc nickels an desc
.limes,
An now I'ze gwinter scatter 'em life chat.
SO keep yoh eyes wide open, an yoh'll zee some
high ole times,
Yoh unce's got dollar half.
pze feclin jes' as naughty as Vanderbilt dis
day,
An he doesn' have to worry bout no rents;
fe nebber stops to notice, as he steps along his
way,
Dem common spohts wifi ten or fifteen cents.
He's de pride Of Foggy Bottom winner Of do
race;
Desc youngsters, why. dey simply makes him
laugh,
SO all stan back an cPah de track an watch i'm
set dc pace
Yoh uncle Wit dollar an half.
--Washiugton Star.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-29
He stunned the Porter.

On one occasion sims Reeves, the
famous tenor, was stranded at a coun-
try junction waiting for train. IT
was cold and miserable, and the singer
was naturally not in the best of tem-
pers. While chewing the cud of disap'
pointment an old railway porter who
recognized him from the published por-
traits entered the waiting room.
Good evening, Mr., Sims Reeves" he
said.
Good evening, my man." replied the
vocalist, getting ready the necessary
tip. But the man sought for informa
ton rather than tips.
"They toll me you earn heap Of
money" he remarked.
"oh!' murmured Mr., Reeves.
"And yet" pursued the porter. 'yo,
don't work hard. Not so hard as 7 DO
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-29
tn. rar.on aud the skipper.

An old globe circler says that in
going around the world there is scarce
ly one traveller In q hundred who re-
members that in going from east to
west day Is gained and that in going
from west to east a day Is lost. Many
of those who come into contact With
this truth knew all about ii when they
We're at school, but never think of 1t
on the high seas. In Illustration OF
the point he tells this story:
"My first trip around the world was
from England 10 Australia. Out in
the middle of the Pacific sign was
put announcing that the date was
Thursday. July II. This was all right,
but the next day the same sign was
put up again. This was an oppor-
tunity fon those Of us who thought we
were real wise TO show the ships
oticers that they we're not iufallible'
After We had expended our choicest
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-29
TRICKS OF TRANSFORMERS.
How They Are Sometimes Compelled
TO Help One Another Out.

How They Are Sometimes Compelled
TO Help One Another Out.
"One of the old slang phrases of the
stage" said Muggles. who used to be
good actor, was to pong This
own language--that Is, playing part
without cues of the proper lines, re-
lying only upon n knowledge Of the
play to carry you through. Years ago
on the road there used to be some high
ly ludicrous situations in consequence
of new play being produced In
hurry. The stage manager, however.
had @ wonderful genius for patching
up hitch. When circumstances were
necessary, he would sometimes lower q
front scene and tell the low comedian
md chambermaid to go on and keep
It up and while they did 80 he would
arrange how the play had to be con-
tlnued.
"Of course, actors are expected to
help one another out of difficulty,
but at times old grudges were paid off.
For instance, ! remember on one oc-
casion letter had to be read in one
scene. Unfortunately this letter could
not be found. so a 'dummy'-that is,
a blank sheet--was sent on the stage.
"'Say. dad said the actor who had
TO read the letter, seeing it blank,
here's a letter for you. You had bet
ter read it yourself. as l am sure it
contains good news
''But dad tumbled to the occasion
and replied: No, Tom, you read it.
I've mislaid my spectacles'
"'Bless me- said Tom. 1T is written
so badly can't make out word of 1t.
Here. Nelly. you read it,
'The unsuspecting Nelly takes the
letter. and seeing 1t blank says: NO.
fnther had better read 1t. He will be
able to make 1t out better. I'll go and
fetch your spectacles. know where
they are.' And off she goes.
"The old man is again equal to the
occasion and calls out to her: Never
mind bringing them, Nelly. I'll come
and get them Then he walked off and
the stage manager had to rearrange
the scene.
Eyes, sir; there's lot in the the
atrical business you outsiders never
dream of."--New York Times.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-29

.CiisnI ana hiIu been reUuIfed by va
ous officers the captain set us
traight.
ION my way back one day the card
vent up announcing that it was Satur-
lay, Aug. 10. The next day the sign
laid Monday Aug. 15. Two ministers
IN board thought the captain some
what profane old salt, who had skip
ped day to avoid the religious serv-
ices which they had prepared. He
convinced them that it was a mere
coincidence that on that particular
date the lost day was Sunday. Since
then have never attempted to teach
the ships navigator his business, and
he can skip century If he wishes
without my saying a word. ."-Balti-
more Sun.