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New-York tribune., 1901-11-02

If Croker and Devery Sexton and Farrell
Van Wyck and Fromme, Tim" Sullivan and
Tom Grady Carroll and Scannell Holahan
and Barney Martin, Nagle and Asa Bird
Gardiner, Unger and Paddy" Diver, and a few
other typical Tammary statesmen. would ap-
pear on the same platform and make speeches
at mass meeting, a big final rally on Monday
evening, Mr.. Low and his associates on the
ticket of decency and honesty would have a
walkover. Tammany is monster OF so h1deous
mien that to be hated it needs but be seen
and heard.
The dag may come when Mayor Van Wyck
may regret that he treated the charges of the
Merchants Association against Devery so cava-
lerly.
gentle shepherd longer! Ex-Governor
Black was SO cruel in tearing off the cloak of
the Croker-Devery candidate that the Brooklyn
keeper of untamed tigers has let his angry pas
sions rise. He has assaed the former Governor
with all the bitterness of which he is master
Mr.. Black smiles serenely. Evidently Mr.. Shep-
ard hard hit.
Why is It that Tammany does not make CO.
pfous use of the exuberant oratory of Maurice
Holahan In the present contest? Mr.. Holahan
is fluent vehement and even vociferous in po-
Croker has put him in the forefront OF the
battle Can It be that the father Is sun so
busy in looking for his wayward son that the
thunder OF his eoquence is dumb? Year after
wear the Wig,yam has been visby shaken by
the tenpests of the Holahan rhetoric. why Is
he mute? Is he muzzled?
The entire area of New-York City and the
whole territory of New-Jersey are now astir
with the loudest signals OF the campaign trum-
pets Both In the big town and the sister State
the issues are naked and plain. Low against
Shepard Murphy against Seymour the right
against the wrong.
New-York Is Justly proud Of her many excel
lent hospitals which. rule. are managed
so admirably as to leave little room for fault
finding But there have been complaints not a
few Of late that ambulance calls have not been
answered swiftly. SO many avenues and streets
are torn up and blocked because OF rapid tran
sit digging of sewer repairs and extensions. OF
connections for gas and electricity. and of the
laving Of new pavements. that the hospital car
riagas have often been delayed. But 1t must De
admitted that in some cases the ambulances
have been unrea asonably slow even If the street
distractions are taken into account Prompt
ness in errands Of mercy is Indispensable. Am
balances should be as quick as fire engines
New-York tribune., 1901-11-02

One of the principal affairs to-day from social
point of view, Will be the Automobile Show at Mad
ison Square Garden. and in view of the extraordi-
nary vogue of this form of hOrseless lOcomotion.
the fashionable set is likely to be largely repre-
seuted at the exhibition many people running into
town from the country places in the suburbs Tor
he
New-York tribune., 1901-11-02

Cornelius Vanderbilt. who has been out West on a
business trip, is expected back here to-day from
st. Louis.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-02

The day may come when Mayor Van Wyck
may regret that he treated the charges of the
Merchants Association against Devery so cava-
IerlV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-25

plains, endures further deficiencies after
complaint for a period and then changes
his milkman. AS long as it looks yellow
and rich he is Indifferent, not knowing
1t is charitable to assume that ignorance
IS at the bottom of such cases on the part
of the customer-that richness in appear
ance is often danger in fact, that some of
the Notwithstanding milk in the market
may be SKINNED and "doctored" with col
oring matter and then preserved from sour
ing by one of the most powerful agents
known to science, formaldehyde.
Milk of this character is no less than
poison. 1t refuses to digest and it harms
the stomach. 1t will kill babe if fed to
it continuously, for the child will starve
if nurtured by nothing else. Yet there is
nothing In its appearance or taste to give
warning. What is the average customer to
do? He may provide himself with a few
cheap bits of testing apparatus, which will
show him the true color and the proper
specific gravity of the milk. He may thus
detect radical departures from the stand
ards and he can constantly add to the force
of the municipal campaign against adul-
teration by reporting instances of deficient
milk He can add his voice to a persistent
demand for more stringent laws and a
more effective inspection force. In this
District he can reinforce the health au-
thorities by urging the passage of a law
providing for a central examination sta
ton and for the extension of the Districts
inspection authority to the diaries of Vir-
ginia and Maryland. He can read up on
milk and it's dangers and can familiarize
himself with the signs of adulteration. He
can inquire into the sources of his supply.
The chief point to get into the mind of the
average milk consumer is that while there
is no article of food more wholesome and
nutritious in an unauthorized condition,
there is also none more susceptible of con-
tamination and more likely to convey dis
ease germs to the human system
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-25
"Measured Service" Vaudeville.

A New York vaudeville manager has
preached a measured service" project
which is receiving serious attention among
the caterers to the public entertainment.
He proposes to charge, at present a
fixed admission fee and to give a rebate
to every patron who leaves the show before
it Is finished, regulated by the length of
the program left inexperienced by the
bored or dissatisfied auditor. This pay-for-
what-you-get plan is not original, for it
obtains in the Chinese amusement world
and is also a distinctive feature of all such
forms of theatrical entertainment in Spain
and in most Spanish-speaking countries
The Spanish method is to charge by the
act, each being distinct At the close of
each period the house is theoretically clear
ed, those remaining in their seats paying
another portion of price to collectors, while
a new crowd enters through the doors and
pays for the next act. The Chinese method
is somewhat different Chinese plays are
unconscionably long. according to western
ideas. but none too long to suit the China
man with means. From the initial admis-
sion fee of. say, fifty cents the price de-
creases as the entertainment proceeds until
the last period is to be witnessed very
cheaply, which accounts for the rush Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-25
MIX nOwIedEe.

50 serious has become the milk situation
in some large cities. where not even the
most active agencies OF inspection and
prosecution suffice at all times to prevent
adulteratiOn. that associations are being
privately formed, in New York, TO fos-
ter a stronger spirit of protest on the part
of the public and TO encourage the dealers
who conscientiOusly try TO meet the de-
mands ~ health. IL is evident that as long
as people will continue to buy milk with
out exercising care in selecting the dealer
or in examining the product there will be
an abundant supply of dangerous milk in
the market IL. however. the consumers
are brought To understand their rights and
dangers and are taught to know what the
laws require and what their health de-
mands. the process of furnishing dishonest
or careless dairymen will be greatly IA
cilitated.
The average milk user Is apt to buy the
fluid as indifferently he buys coal, look
ing only to the price and quantity and
taking the quality for granted IL it is a
trifie blue he stands 1t for time, COM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-25
RumOrs From Honolulu,

Interesting rumOrs come from Honolulu
in the latest mails which reflect the unset
tied state of territorial affairs One report
Is OF movement under way to secure the
passage of law abolishing the territory
and converting it into a congressional dis
trict attached to California. One of the
supporters of this project is said to be Judge
HUMPHREYS. whose peculiar conduct on the
bench was recently described in the course
of letter 10 The Star from its Honolulu
correspondent. His association with the
scheme suggests that it is another move of
the factions in Hawaii opposed 10 Governor
Dole and all he represents. These factions
have thus far succeeded in bringing dis
credit upon the Hawaiians in their first at
tempt at self-goyernment under American
sovereignty. They have fomented trouble
between the governor and the legislature
ana nave sought to secure the removal of
the former by the President ANY pro-
posals from them must be considered sus-
piciously as intended TO advance the
schemes of a few and not the welfare of
the territory. The project itself is un-
worthy Of serious thought at this time.
The recent display of native fncapacitv for
self-government under the guidance of
such men as HUMPHREYS and Wilcox is In
ing the present method Of government.
which is at all times subject to the correct
I've control of the federal administration.
If Hawaii as a territory can send no better
man than Wilcox, of all her worthy citi-
ZenS. as delegate to Congress there is no
warrant for believing that she would
choose more satisfactory representative
as a district Of California. a few seasons
OF territoryship is apparently the very
thing Hawaii needs before statehood is to
be contemplated Meanwhile a rumor is
circulated that Governor Dole has resigned
his office. recommending Secretary Cooper
for the succession. II is accredited to the
authority of the Honolulu organ of the
party which has most vigorously opposed
the governor in his course, and this fact
suggests that the wish is father to the
thought. Governor Dole is much worn by
the anxieties of his office. which have been
Increased by the useless strife precipitated
by the misled factions But his record is
not that OF a gutter, and if he has deter
mined to resign it must be that his health
has entirely failed. II may be assumed
that President Mckinley will not permit
tn reactionaries and obstructionists of Ha-
wall 10 secure dominance in the shifting of
personalities which might be caused by
such an event
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-25
A Creditable Act.

The refusal of President Mckinley to
remove Pension Commissioner Evans, de-
spite the tremendous pressure brought to
bear against the commissioner by the shys-
ter pension attorneys-nOt the reputable
men engaged in that business-is one of the
most creditable acts Of the administration
A great deal Of money has been spent BY
the attorneys In working up opposition,
and they have even gone so far as to de-
clare that the national committee promised
to have Evans removed. but that proves to
be, like so many Of their rejected claims, a
FAKE Inc soldiers never had better
friend in the pension office than Is Com
missioner Evans. himself a soldier, and all
stories about his being In the slightest de-
gree inimical to the true interests of the
veterans are bosh. Commissioner Evans
has proved the right man in the right
place. despite what certain professional
soldiers may say to the contrary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-25

poorer Cinnamon to the doors of the native
theaters toward the close of the perform
ance.
The exact equity of such schemes to ad-
just the price to the goods delivered is not
to be denied, save on the assumption that
in a dramatic performance the value of any
part depends upon it's relation to the whole
and that no part is worth a proportion of
the full price if separated from the entity
of the play. This applies specifically to
continuous plays with plots" but it can
not be urged against the Chinese scheme,
for the celestial drama conspicuously lacks
in consecutiveness. Nor can such an OBJ
lection prevail against the Spanish plan,
for the acts, so-caled. veritable divi
sions of the program without reference to
each other. This is no less than the "vau-
deville" which is prominent feature of
the American stage entertainments of to-
day.
Yet it may reasonably be urged that as
long as the managers propose to apply the
proportionate payment plan they should
take account of the differing qualities of the
various turns of their shows. Some
numbers on vaudeville programs not
only not worth paying to see, but are
poor that patrons might reasonably demand
to be paid to see them. A true sliding
scale would adjust the proposed rebate to
the quality of the specialties. The twenty
five dollar song-and-dance team might stand
for a one-cent return, while the loudly
proclaimed $4,000 spectacular production
could be held good for fifteen cents to the
patron who decided to eschew it's enjoy
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-25

1t is possible to approve the innovation
just ordered in the examination of candi-
dates for the Naval Academy by the civil
service boards throughout the country with
out sympathiZing entirely with the argu-
ment that there is danger of the lads be-
coming demoraiZed by their visit to "a
strange city Annapolis has never been
accused of much wickedness. 1t has it's
spasms of political obliquity, to be sure.
and the town occasionally gets lively with
the advent of few schooners laden with
ice or the passing of an oyster feet. But
there is no atmosphere of vice sufficient to
make the community Infamous among the
American cities. However, it may be well
to spare the boys who do not pass the ex-
perience of a frutless visit to Annapolis
Failure is bad enough In itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-25

The following is among the recent dis
patches from Montgomery, Alabama:
1T has been learned here that the negro
preachers are beginning to advocate from
the pulplts an exodus of the negroes in
case the constitutional convention dis
franchises them. The large land owners
have been advocating a conservative pol
Icy on the suffrage, taking the open ground
that they would rather continue counting
out the negro at elections than to lose
his labor. The preachers advise going to
Texas and Arkansas
AT time when the crop of suggestions
about negro suffrage is SO large the negro
himself may with reason ask to be heard;
but the foregoing does him no credit, nor
were it adopted would it do him any good.
1t ranks no higher indeed, than the sug-
gestion about wholesale emigration to
Africa. than that about the formation of
negro state within the borders of the
United States. or than that about convert
Ing Porto Rico or the Philippine archi-
pelago into a negro colony. All alike are
utterly impracticable, and unworthy of a
moments consideration by the negro or by
anybody else. They may not be mischiev-
Gus, but they certainly are not mertor-
ious. and if they show anything it is that
the negro question.
Il,
like the money question or the tariff ques-
tion-so very difficult that it invites to
speculation 1t is a great developer of
prophets and wiseacres. Nearly every man
can settle it with his tongue his pen,
and some of the plans proposed are a triie
persuasive until one comes to think about
them. Then they are found to lead every
where and nowhere, and to overlook the
piaineSt conditions surrounding the case.
II pure fancffulneSs, or namby pamby SEN
timent, or prejudice born of either or of
both could settle the negro question, the
country would have it off it's hands in
twenty-four hours. But it is very prac-
teal question, and nothing short Of prac-
teal means will avail anything in the
end. The negro in numbers, and in in
creasing numbers, is here and here to stay.
He came as savage. After less than
forty years of freedom he shows in his
best development capacity and character
emitting him to the recognition accorded
Booker I. Washington. In his worst es-
tate he gets the swiftest and the awfulest
punishment inflicted in the country, and
he is nowhere strong enough to resist the
officers of the law. His labor is in de-
mand. and when he labOrs with a will. as
he often does, he is preferred by those
who know him best to any other man who
works in the same way with his hands.
The remedy for the difficulties that ex-
list? Who shall say? But Of this much we
may all be sure: that it does not lie in the
forcible transportation of the negro to an
other country, nor in his running about
from state to state in this country hunt
ing for favor which can only be secured,
# at all, by patience, by self-improvement
and by unfiagging industry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-25
Nr. FOraker's KEYNOTE.

Senator Foraker shows the shrewdness of
an old campaigner in pitching The Ohio
campaign in national key Not that the
local situation is embarrassing to the re-
politicians Judge Nash has given the state
"A good administration. and his renOmina-
ton is fifty made fractional quarrels are
lust numerous enough and lively enough to
call out the fun force of peacemakers and
insure q big vote But there is so much in
the Presidents name and record that APP
pvalS to the people Of the buckeye state
THAI ii is the best of politics to employ 1t
at So interesting and important time.
The bigger the vote the better The strong
OF the Endorsement of the whole republican
outfit state and national, if one can be
secured. the better for that party. A big
vote and a big majority in Ohio this year
will help it in the campaigns elsewhere
next year. Looking little ahead is wise
even In a catch tussle like
politics
Mr.. Foraker. indeed has sounded the
keynote not only of the Ohio campaign this
year but of the congressional campaigns
next year. The republican shibboleth every
where is. Hold up the hands of the Presi-
dent He has his hands full of the most
difficult and important work. The recent
decisions of the Supreme Court in the insu-
lar cases. instead Of making his TASK an
easy one. but define it's large proportions
and show how essential to success is sup
port for him 1t is considered fortunate
that the present Congress is in accord with
him. But the republicans insist that the
present Congress will only make a begin
ming. and that the next well should take
up and carry forward the work along the
same lines The argument is persuasive,
and if the other republican leaders can
present it with something of Mr. FOrakcr's
fire and force the democrats may prepare
themselves for a hot time in 1902
Mr.. F0raker's name is among those men
toned in connection with the presidential
race in 1904 He may have had this in
mind when preparing his Columbus speech
1t certainly shows care. and it reads well.
But he is much more than a captivating
talker- He has shown as senator capacity
for constructive craftsmanship; and plant
ing himself now with both feet on the most
advanced ground taken by his party, he
becomes striking figure in the eyes of
all republicans who sweeping the hori-
Z"n for a presidential nominee
Shall We witness another manifestation of
harmony when the democrats of Ohio come
together? As the republicans have found II
of value 70 present Mr. Foraker and Mr.
Hanna on the same platform as presiding
officers. why should not the democrats nut
their gavel into the hands of Mr.. Mclean
and Mr.. Johnson That also would make a
pleasing picture, and all would welcome it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-25
Common Sense Prevailed.
rom the Chicago Chronicle

The International convention of printing
yressmen in session at Washington prompt
ly voted down the customary proposition
of the radicals that no member be per-
mitted to join the state militia. The idea
on which this suggestion is based Is not
only discreditable to the union itself ic
that 1t assumes that it's objects are hostile
to the constituted authorities: it Is also Of
fensive to the self-respect Of the members
and to their fellow citizens. If the few
socialists in and out of the trades unions
could establish their contention that there
Is an irrepressible war between labor and
law they would be highly satisfied Fortu-
patriotic manhood of the great ajorlty OF
the unionists stand in their way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-25
Get Out of Doors.

From the Syracuse Post Standard.
These are good days to be out Of doors
getting sunshine and fresh air and entov.
ing nature.
Most persons keep to the house or the
office too closely for their own good. Ma
ture Is the most healthful and inspiring
companion one can find, and she is ever
ready for human company
Whether at home or in some other place,
this Is the season to be out Of doors; and
the man or woman who forsakes house or
Office for the open air at every Opportunity
will not only enjoy summer more but will
reap the reward of renewed physical and
mental strength
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-25
A Fathers COnfeSSinu

My dear said the fair girls father II
listened to your graduation essay with
great deal of interest,"
Did your she rejoined coolly
Yes; and l want to say that have been
doing you an injustice and that am sorry
for it. l used to think you were worrying
about what Susie Simpkins was going to
wear or whether Charlie Chumpkins was
going to call. when all this time you were
pondering on the Ultimate Destiny of the
Human Racer
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The Happy Heather.

Just now the happy heather stroIls,
In distant tropic lands,
Close by tepid surf that rolls
On superheated sands.
He dons no coat nor gorgeous gown.
In Difference to the style
He sometimes wears heavy frown
And sometimes wears smile.
Oh, happy heather. When our clan
By heat Is sore distressed,
You sheer and VOW the shirt-waist man
Is sadly overdressed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-25

There Is said to be great demand among
lti-millionaires for men who are worth
$4,000 year. The few engagements made
at that figure make painfully apparent the
difference between the man who Is worth
$4,000 a year and the man who thinks
he is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-25

California suggests that the Hawaiian
islands be annexed to it as a congressional
district. California evidently wants all the
picturesqueness that it can sweep within
it's grasp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-25

Governor Odell denies that while in New
burg n. Y. he amused himself by doing
duty the ice man. Mr.. Odell did not
need to descend to such parade Of physi-
cal comfort to emphasize the fact that his
position is an enviabe one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-25

Mormons claim to be making numerous
converts In New York. Possibly the sys-
TEN of common law marriages paves the
way for an even more liberal Interpretation
of matrimonial obligations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-25

In spite Of the oblivion which goes with
the vice presidency a number Of papers
insist on discussing the question of whether
Mr.. Roosevelt would make good presi-
Dental nominee for 1904.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-25

1t would be at least momentary relief if
the weather bureau would so far sacrifice
it's reputation for truth and veracity as to
let the populace get a glimpse of the cold
wave flag
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-25

Russia's threat to cease trading with this
country will hardy be carried into full eff
feet so long as Uncle Sam can put up such
an alluring bargain counter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-25

The Filipinos who insist on hanging out
instead OF attending the civil governments
Fourth Of July celebration Will be sorry
when they see the fireworks in the distance
and realize what they are missing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-25

When Mr.. Wanamaker contemplates the
purchase of a street railway franchise he
is too much in earnest to stop and haggle
about the price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-25

10 you think that young Mr.. Gladly
takes after his ancestors?"
Really answered Miss Cayenne, ~
haven't time to discuss the Darwinian
theory"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-25
Idle CurfOs1fv.

On these warm nights one lies awake
While queries fill the mind with doubt
What does the Indian fakir fake?
And what's the mullah mad about?