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Evening star., 1901-12-25
Gen. seaman.' Condition I..provinr.

Gen. seamans' Condition IApr0ving.
The condition Of General William H Sea-
mans, who has been seriously i'll with In
fammatory rheumatism at the Arlington
Hotel in this city for the past two weeks.
has notably improved and hts physicians
now entertain hopes Of his recovery. The
patient is still very weak, however, and is
In critical condition
Evening star., 1901-12-25
CoNFERRING WITH TALCoTT.
Mr.. SpaIdfng Urges Him to Buy On
Freedman.

Mr.. Spafdfng Urges Him to Buy Out
Freedman.
A. G. Spalding, who was elected presi-
dent, secretary and treasurer of the Ma
tional Base Ball League by four clubs Of
that organization at It's last meeting in New
York, had a conference yesterday in this
city with Edward B. .Talcott, one of the
former stockholders in the New York club,
the object of which was to induce Mr. Tai
colt to resume his connection with the lat
ter organization and to endeavor, if possi-
Bile, to purchase the interests Of President
Freedman. Mr.. Spalding said that in his
opinion nothing would so popuarze the
game in New York as the return of Mr.
Talcott to an active participation in the
sport in that city. Mr.. Talcott will take the
mater under consideration. Mr.. Spalding
hopes he will be induced to act favorably
upon it. g
Freedman's Contention.
De Lancey Nicoli attorney for Andrew
J. Freedman Of the New York base ball
club, has made public letter replying to
and commenting upon the document ad-
dressed to, the National League clubs on
Saturday last by A. G, Spalding. The let
ter was addressed to the Boston, Cincinnati
and st. Louis clubs, and says:
Mr.. Spalding was never elected presi-
dent-secretary-tr treasurer of the National
tirely without authority. The courts have
taken this view of it by issuing the intunc-
tion and Mr.. Spalding seems to have come
to the same conclusion himself.
SO far as the court proceedings are con-
cerned, the record is as follows: Mr. Spald-
ing had just declared to the reporters, in
an interview at the Fifth Avenue Hotel,
that he had obtained an opinion to the
effect that his election in all respects was
legal. The words were hardly out of his
mouth before he was served with an order
to show cause why an injunction should not
pc issued against him the ground that
mis- pretended election was Illegal. A few
days later he came in court and, by not op-
posing the injunction, admitted that 1t was
impossible for him to defend his title TO
the ofhce. Under these circumstances it
does not seem to me necessary that you
should make any reply to Mr.. Spalding's
communication of this morning The sia-
tus Of the National League remains the
same as 1t was before the pretended cleo
ton of Mr.: spalding as president-secretary-
treasurer
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The Running Turf.

Form players had the better of the argu-
ment at Oakland, Cal, yesterday. as three
fayorftes and two welI-supported horses
won. Edgardo was the medium of heavy
plunge In the seven furlongs event and won
easily from Bagdad, a 100 to shot. who
was quoted at 40 to 1 for the place. An
other long shot was in evidence in the first
race, Rasp finishing second to Quiz, at odds
of 90 to l. Pompino, who took the third
race, was bid up from $400 to 500 by Tom
Ryan, who secured him. Tommy Burns
was In good form, riding three winners.
-Four favorites won yesterday at New
Orleans. Sevoy, in the fourth race, low
cred the six furlong track record to 1.121A
B. Rice. who rode Hayward, Hunter in the
second race, had his leg crushed by being
crowded into the fence. The boy hung on
gamely and after receiving permission to
dismount was removed to the hospital
Jockey OBrien and the racing firm Of
FiZer & Co. have settled their differences
and the boy will ride for the firm during
the coming season.
At the exposition track Of the Charles
ton Racing Association yesterday in the
first race, Oricius, a heavily played fav-
orite, slipped and fell, bringing down with
her Moliie Brooks and her Jockey. Vain
wright. 1t was an ugly mix-up, but the
jockey was not badly hurt. AS conse-
quence, Ellison, to 1 outsider, won the
race.
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Skating Races.

Sixty entries have been received for the
skating races to be held at Verona Lake.
near Montclair, N. j.. today. This Is the
largest entry ever received for skating
tournament in recent years. The well-known
Newburg flyers declined to enter, although
they We're invited. 1t is probable that they
are preparing for the national champion
ship, to be held later
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pair OF horses attached to q carriage,
the property of Henry Petty Of Arlington,
Va, became frightened near ga street and
and ran away. The carriage was badly
damaged by coming In contact with an
electric light pole. Nobody was injured.
Evening star., 1901-12-25

An alarm was turned in about o'clock
last night for fire at the house of Irving
Fantroy, No. 123 G street northwest The
fire was caused by the explosion of gaso-
line stove, but the flames were extinguished
before much damage was done.
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night. Fitzgerald had the better of the &c
at all times and Knocked McCloskey out
with right hook on the jaw.
Hitting in the clinches will be permitted
at all Of the boxing shows which may be
conducted in Milwaukee in the future.
licenses having been granted Monday by
Mayor Rose to the Badger Atlethic and
Milwaukee Boxing Clubs to observe the
same rules there as govern the fighters in
Chicago and other cities. This permission
was given, however, only to men weighing
150 pounds and under, while those going
over that weight will be compelled to bow
to the old ruling, which calls for clean
breaks.
If Terry McGovern Is successful In his
coming battle with Dave Sullivan, which is
scheduled to take place on January 80. he
VIII In all probability have George ('Kid'.)
Lavigne for his next opponent.
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Leave Cincinnati for Detroit.

The Chicago Tribune says that William
Lange, the former Chicago outfielder. and
Richard j. Harley, who was with the Gin
cinnati team last year, have both accepted
the terms offered them by the Detroit
American League club. 1t is said that
Lange will play first base, while Harley
viii play left field. Harley's signed con-
tract is understood to be on its way here.
Evening star., 1901-12-25
THE GRIPPE GENERALLY ATTACKS THE LUNGS

DIR. KocF's New Invention for the Cure of Catarrhal
lung Diseases.
Evening star., 1901-09-25
The Yacht Racea.

Tomorrow the first of the international
yacht races will be sailed off Sandy Hook
While the enthusiasm of the American peo-
pie over this event has been Iessened some
what by recent national bereavement there
Is nevertheless a universal desire for a con-
test which shall answer definitely once
more the interesting question OF British or
American superiority in yacht building and
sailing The fact that the new challenger
Is to be met by the old defender has un-
doubtedly served to whittie down the con-
hdence on this side, for there is no posi-
tive assurance that Columbia is materially
better now than she was In 1899. while
Shamrock II seems clearly to be better
than her predecessor. There was great
disappointment over the failure OF Cousti-
tuition to justify her construction. There
Is even yet a feeling that In light airs the
new yacht would prove a safer defender
than Columbia. But the choice is made
and II must be accepted as representing the
wisdom and the patriotic enterprise OF the
committee In charge of the American IN
terests
shamrock wiA have IL give Cosu1ns;a ~
Evening star., 1901-09-25

The New York newspaper controversy as
to which Of two publications Is the most
culpable in uttering disrespect for Amert-
can Presidents is decidedly fortunate in
that it may cause both of them to reform
One of them, charged with melting the as
sassination of President Mckinley through
disrespectful attacks and characterize
tions, responds by showing that the other
did not respect previous Presidents, and
even that it has cast slurs upon Mr.. Nc
kinley. This form of defense is not cal
culated to increase the public confidence
in the journal Immediately under fire.
You're another was never a strong plea,
even in extenuation. Decent Journalism Is
not harmed by this spectacle of the Gotham
Kilkenny cats.
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loose.
The Memorial Bridge.

From the Syracuse Herald.
1t was one of President McKinley's am
billions to see begun during his administra-
ton a bridge across the Potomac at Wash
ington, as memorial to the new sympathy
between north and south. to the new bond
of nationality that came from the Spanish
American war. That new bond, that new
sympathy and the disappearance so largely
Of sectional prejudice have been the fruit
of William McKinley's statesmanship. Why
not then build the memorial he had hoped
to see, not only as monument to the his
toric event but to him who was more than
all others responsible for that event? Why
not build this great bridge a pathway from
north to south and structure Of architec-
tural pretensions. too, as monument not
only to the beginning of the new ERA of
good feeling" but to William Mckinley?
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Another Monument.

AS President McKinley's policy has been
the most important factor in the rapid
progress and advancement Of Porto Rico
1t would be most fitting and proper if the
citizens of this island erected a monument
or tablet to his honor, to be located in San
Juan, the capital Let our public-spirited
countryman who honor and admire true
just and benevolent executive and grieve
at the unfortunate removal of such a great
power for good, initiate such plan to pay
a just tribute to the greatest of all states
men. the most popular of all Presidents,
and the one most loved by the people Of
this island
Evening star., 1901-09-25
Lining Up in New York.

The situation as 1t stands in New York
today with respect to the municipal cam
paign is everything that men desiring the
good and the good name of the community
should wish. A ticket representing the as
pirations of those opposed to Tammany
rule has been placed In joint nomination
by the republicans and Citizens Union
and at It's head is a man of national
reputation, distinguished a citizen.
educator and an executive of large affairs.
Seth Lows name. indeed, shines with the
brightest names In the United States. For
the minor places-minor only in their rela-
tion to the the leading place-equaI care
has been taken in the selections, and demo-
Gratis and republicans of prominence have
been recommended for support. The whole
proceeding indeed verifies the claim made
for the movement, that its object is to
substitute honesty for corruption in the
administration of the citys affairs.
Tammany has not as yet disclosed it's
purposes. Mr.. Croker, shrewdly enough,
awaits the lead OF the opposition. He real
ICES that he is up against a very difficult
problem, and that hasty or ill-considered
move on his part would wreck him COM
pletely. But can he save himself even by
the exercise of the utmost care and the
best reflection? He is considering the
name of Mr.. Coler for mayor, though it
is understood that. in ordinary circum-
stances, he would sooner take the devil
himself. Mr.. Coler is controller of New
York by the favor of Mr.. Croker. and has
been a severe critic of his benefactor ever
since he came into office. He has admins
tered his office acceptably to the people,
and therein lies whatever strength he pos
sesses. Mr.. Croker may reject him, and
If he does he will probably nominate some
man whose thorough Subserviency in case
of election he will have not the slightest
occasion to question.
In the last analysis the proposition before
the people of New York is clear as day
light. No man taking office at the hands Of
the combination formed FOR the overthrow
of Tammany would think of administering
his trust in other than spirit of regard
for the public good. He might not achieve
the most signal success, but he would not
and crime. The sum Of his achievements,
great or small, would be for the best inter-
ests of the city. Mr.. Crokers choice on
the other hand, could not If he would, rise
superior to the influences that had elected
him. Tammany, through him, would con-
tinue to rule, and the industry of making
milliOnaires while you wait by division
of swag gathered from brothels and rum
shops and flash gambling dens would go on
merrily and unblushingly. If the majority
of the voters of New York really desire
clean and business-like local government
they have it in their power easily to OBJ
tain y.
Evening star., 1901-09-25

seconds, which win somewhat reassure the
apprehensive people. Yet it might have
been more gratifying for the American
yacht to give an allowance to the British
challenger 1t would be more satisfactory,
In the event of close race, fer the de-
fender to win by the actual performance
rather than by virtue of a deduction in her
favor. Yachtsmen seem, however, to be
fairly we'll pleased with the result of the
official measurements. although there Is
some surprise that the allowance Is not
larger. In this connection it Is interesting
to know that according to present calcula-
tions had Constitution been chosen she
would have had to allow Shamrock about
half a minute. Thus it appears from this
estimate Columbia has an advantage Of
over a minute over Constitution as regards
their relative qualities and those of Sham
rock.
The betting between professionals Is often
taken index of the probabilities as to
the outcome of the event. But yacht rae
ing is an exceptional sport in that 1t is
difficult for even the most astute layers OF
wagers to estimate the chances of victory.
A horse they know by his performances
on fast and slow tracks. against time and
against horses Of known capacity. An
election they may prejudge accurately by
virtue of intimate knowledge Of the designs
of leaders in the disposal of large blocks OF
controlled voters of the results of care
full polling. But a yacht is- an unknown
quantity until it has actually met Its ulti-
mate opponent In the actual race The
weather conditions are seldom reliable. A
craft may not perform exactly the same
on two successive days. Much depends
upon the skill, temperament and physical
fitness of the man In command In short.
there Is more indefinite basis for risk
ing bet than a yacht race
The fact that the American yachts have
uniformly won these international matches
IL no criterion under the present circum-
stances. Much Of the American success
In the past has resulted from the unwilling
ness of the English designers to copy the
American model. They have now adopted
that model and have even improved upon
it in some respects as Is shown by the
official measurements, which put the En-
gfish boat practically on the same footing
as the American, notwithstanding her
much larger sail area. So the bettors are
all at sea and the figures occasionally quot
ed. showing the odds standing both ways,
are not to be accepted as an index of
anything more than the uncertainty which
prevails today. on the eve Of the first race.
Evening star., 1901-09-25
The Laws Triumph Mt Buffalo.

The people of Buffalo are TO De con-
graduated on the admirable manner In
which they have met and disposed of one
of the most difficult of situations. Their
conduct In an official sense. from the hour
President Mckinley was shot to the hour
yesterday afternoon when his murderer
was found guilty, was in keeping with the
best requirements of good citizenship
Everything relating to the hideous ofrense
and the equally hideeus offender was done
"decently and In order" and the general
result is a great triumph for the law
The police earned the first praise. They
hustled their prisoner to a place OF safety
out of mixed and furious crowd. The cry
of lynch him. was promptly raised. as
unfortunately it always is in circumstances
OF murderous assault. A moments delay,
or sign of wavering, on the part Of the
officers would have been fatal to their
charge They saved him only by prompt
ness and resolution. and In doing that they
rendered a conspicuous public service
The assignment OF distinguished counsel
to the defense showed the true appreciation
OF that phase of the case, and the accept
ance Of so unwelcome task by those to
whom II fell reflected the highest credit
upon them They discharged their duty
with fidelity, and by SO doing have added
to their claims upon the respect of their
daily associates and lawyers everywhere
The presiding judge was as easily equal to
his office. and in his brief charge to the
jury stated the law with fairness and clear
ness The verdict of course was guilty. 1t
could not have been otherwise. And the
punishment Will be death.
We see then that the law can be admin
istered even IN case which for diabolism
and horror may be numbered among the
most detestable crimes in all history. The
President of the United States. well-beloFed
of all good people. is shot in a public place
in the presence of multitude. and his as
sailant proves to be as worthless a wretch
as ever numbered the earth. Probably the
most valuable life in the world is sacrificed
to mere fiendishness And yet the coarse
instrument of anarchy IS protected, and by
the dying wish of his victim, receives
at the hands of the law the treatment ac-
corded to all who stand accused before the
law. And 50 how pointed and impressive
is the question: If such a creature for
such a crime can be protected and ar
raigned and tried according to law, is 1t
not absolutely inexcusable in this country
to set the law aside in any case?
Evening star., 1901-09-25
A Boer Delegation to Washington.

1t is reported from Belgium that Paul
Kruger proposes to send a delegation
shortly to approach President Roosevelt on
the subject of the Beers claims for inter-
vention- Thus far the report is neither de-
MED nor affirmed. 1t may be only shrewd
guess. There are reasons to support this
hypothesis. The foreign estimate of Mr..
RooseveIt's character is perhaps account
able for the assumption that Mr.. Kruger
Is thinking of such a scheme.
Mr.. Roosevelt, however, IS not quite all
that the vivid lima gination of the foreign
press has pictured him. He is not reck-
less man. careless of conventions or tra-
ditions. He Is not an Incorporate lover of
the abstract principle of personal and ma
tional liberty. He is not a radical, eager
for a chance to play to the galleries by
espousing a cause supposed to be popular
with the crowd
The new Presidents personal views on
the Boer war are not precisely known.
There has been little reason why he should
take pronounced attitude on the subject.
He knows the limitations of the American
power in the premises He appreciates the
fact that this country can but remain neu-
trail throughout the contest out of regard
for It's own safety and self-respect He has
y,
presumably fair understanding of inter-
national law Although he fought in the
war to liberate Cuba, he can probably draw
the line Of logical and just distinction be-
tween that Intervention and the case of the
African republics.
Therefore, Mr.. Roosevelt whatever his
personal sympathy. II approached by any
delegation representing the desire OF the
Boer leader for American aid, must tell his
callers merely that the United States sor-
rows to see suffering and slaughter and
that It's wishes are for peace, but that 1t
has warrant for intervention as long
as the contest is in its militant stage If
both sides desire It's services to settle a
disputed point IN the final adjustments it
will gladly serve. but IT cannot undertake
to prevent England from pursuing her
policy by imperative Intervention any more
than ii can undertake to check the Boer
struggle by lending it's armed forces to
England. 1t sympathIzes with the op-
pressed. but the case in South Africa is not
such as to warrant the United States In
entering the ring and deciding for one or
another of the combatants especially when
the fight is practically over
A delegation TO President Roosevelt
would be sad mistake. 1t would revive
controversy which has been happily sti!led.
1t would temporarily stimulate the Beers
In the field to further useless efforts 1t
would merely prolong the struggle. already
terrible drain upon the vitality Of both
peoples II MIR. Kruger is really thinking
or outhttlng a new deputation he had far
better buy tickets for London rather than
Washington, and in London seek the fair
est terms for settlement and accept them
Evening star., 1901-09-25
Senator Jones, opportunttx.

The third term Of James K. Jones as
United States senator from Arkansas will
expire in 1903. The incumbent Is meeting
with active opposition from James P. Clark.
ex-governor of Arkansas and a senatorial
aspirant Senator Jones will now have an
opportunity to make a few prophecies in his
own behalf. Democratic primaries to de-
termine upon candidates for the Arkansas
legislature will be held next February and
the election of senator Is due to be held
September I. 1901 Mr.. Clark In his joint de-
Evening star., 1901-09-25

France has just bought for 500, 900
enough land In Washington for a hand
some embassy. All the leading govern
ments are providing homes for their off,
cials-even China-Mr. Wu having recently
shown that he Is as shrewd in bidding for
land as he Is in doing business of other
kinds. Foreign governments are showing
excellent judgment in this matter Land is
appreciating in value all the time at the
capital. and building may be cheaper now
than in the future In contrast to this,
United States officials are living in foreign
lands in rented houses. The salaries of
our ambassadors and ministers are much
below those paid by the leading nations.
Evening star., 1901-09-25

From the Philadelphia Press.

The vigorous campaign some of the New
Jersey authorities have begun against an
archists ard their haunts is worthy of COM
mendation and encouragement. The New
ark authorities have shown themselves par
ticularly active In this way. Judge Depue.
In charging the Essex county grand jury
the other day, said that the gathering Of
anarchists constitutes an unlawful assem-
blage. and that the saloon keepers who al
low them to meet In their saloons are
liable to Indictment for keeping disorderly
houses.
Evening star., 1901-09-25

Kruger. once almost an autocrat in the
Transvaai Is now described as broken in
health and at the threshold Of absolute
want. His fate cannot fail to excite pity
for him. while history decides whether he
is an example Of true heroism or only of
misguided obstinacy.
Evening star., 1901-09-25

bates with Senator Jones charges him with
being beneficiary of the round bale cot
ton trust and exhibits a copy of the certia-
cate of stock held by Mr.. Bryan's late cam
paign manager. The senator's defense is
that he has never received dividend on
the stock of which he Is owner and that his
connection with the trust In the capacity Of
stockholder was approved by William ;.
Bryan.
Evening star., 1901-09-25
The Other Way Around.

'Are You doing anything to elevate the
stage?' asked the serious parsonage
mo. sir" answered the manager who
needs the money What I want to do is
to make the stage give me a lift
Evening star., 1901-09-25

a reciprocity treaty with Cuba will enable
the island to get better acquainted with this
and no doubt emphasize the de-
OF becoming a member Of the
family
Evening star., 1901-09-25
BeyOnd Control.

You can sometimes dodge the lion who Sc
lects you as his prey;
You can even catch and cage him and OBJ
serve him at his play;
The wolf and the hyena are uncanny to
the view,
But they leave you unmolested If you know
a thing or two.
But there's one terrific creature we en-
counter now and then,
Who defes all calculations to protect his
fellow men,
He balks our fondest purpose and he plays
the very deuce,
There is nothing that can stop him, when
the fool
Evening star., 1901-09-25
The PlutOcrats.

We criticiSe them all we can
And oft with a superior air;
And yet there never was a man
Who wouldn't be a millionaire,
Evening star., 1901-09-25

With the price Of all vegetables going up
In company with the price of coal, it looks
as II the cooks union in Chicago had Sc
lected an unfavorable season in which to
begin operations