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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29
Crowds and Manners.

One Of the arguments adduced to per-
suade the powers that be-whether powers
Of state or Of capitalize relieve the street
car crowding evil which just now besets the
metropolis is that tanning Of the transpor-
tation lines brutalizes public manners.
There can be little doubt that the New
York habit, born of necessity, Of rushing
for the first available seat regardless Of
women or aged men, Of grabbing for straps
and refusing to move up to accommodate
others, is disagreeable. But 1t is not alto
gether fair to the metropolitan crowd to de-
clare that it Is bad hammered. It Is not a
question Of politeness or etiquette, but Of
self-defense. The rush for seats whenever
the elevated trains stop is inspired by the
knowledge long ago acquired, that the man
first in and seated Is in less danger than
the man who steps aside for others and
trails along In the rear Of the crowd.
Guards shout at the waiting people, even
before the train stops, to hurry. Conduc-
tors on the surface roads are constantly
commanding them to "step lively" Some
body must set the pace and accommodate
these imperious but overworked public ser
wants. There must be none Of the mutual
ity Of declination and Difference which has
lately founded new school OF witticism
LiteTdlly the crown 1HOVeS III d mass dS
though the cry Of save who cam had
rung out. 1t will not do to wait for the
next car or train. That will be just as
badly crowded. To keep on waiting means
loss Of valuable time. Distances are too
great for walking, and cabs too expensive
for riding There Is no alternative but to
rush in with the rest, and so the New
Yorker has evolved a method of action
which should not be ascribed to bad man
ners. but to his keen sense Of personal pres
ervation. There are some brutes, Of course,
who aggravate the situation by their ultra
strenuous methods, but they are not typi-
cal. Washington's street car manners are
polite, because the crowds are never so
dense. so imperatively In a hurry, as in
New York. 1t is question whether a few
years of excessive crowding and rushing
would transform the present gentle man
nered resident OF the capital, invariably con-
siderate of others, into steaming, indie
pendent identity, regardless of all others in
the world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29
Mr., Chamberlain.

Mr.. Chamberlain's first speech upon land
ing In South Africa Is pitched In key
which should materially forward the object
he has in view. He represents the con-
queror, but does not hold the conqueror's
tone. Recognizing the fact that II South
Africa is to afford comfortable homes and
opportunit for advancement Boer and
Briton must dwell together In peace and
unity, he solicits the good will Of the former
and advises temperate and kindly action on
the part Of the latter. He does not ap-
proach the subject as a sentimentalist and
without information, but as practical man
Of affairs who is familiar with all that has
led up 10 the present situation. Men Of the
caliber of Botha and De Wet should not
find 1t difficult to strike hands with Mr..
Chamberlain, who has, as they have, the
saving grace Of staying qualities and great
self-command under the most severe criti-
ctsm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29
A Short Cut to a Commission.

A West Point cadet recently resigned
from the Military Academy because he did
not relish the prospect Of four-year grind
of studies as a preliminary to obtaining a
neutenants commission. He thereupon en-
listed as a private soldier. in the Fourth
Cavalry. and is now hard at work grooming
his horse and performing the more or less
mental service required Of the enlisted man
at an army post. His father Is commander
Of the troop to which he has been assigned.
His parents approve Of his course. his pur-
pose being TO apply in two years under the
regulations for a lIeutenant's commission
and then take the competitive examination
required If successful he will obtain
commission nearly two years earlier than
he would II he had gone through West
Point. This will mean the advantage OF
many numbers in the army list over his
late classmates. the attainment Of promo
lions more speedily and perhaps retirement
from active duty with a higher rank than
II he had gone through the regular process.
This is not to be regarded as typical
case. in view of the fact that the young
man has been allowed to enlist in troop
commanded by his own father. Naturally
IL he behaves himself. he will obtain the
recommendation of his superior officers
when the time comes to apply for a COM
mission. and he may find his way softened
considerably by reason Of his relationship
to the commander of the troop. The prece-
dent thus established may later perplex the
military authorities. The Military Academy
is considered as the best possible method of
training young officers for service. 1t gives
them actual experience as soldiers in the
ranks while 1t Is developing their minds
There is not much difference between the
routine Of a cadets military drin and that
OF the enlisted man on post. OF course. the
cadet has social prestige and finer surround
tngs than the common soldier. but he is
held to no less rigid discipline and his men,
tai tasks are more difficult than those i'm
posed upon the enlisted man. So that a
premium seems to be offered through the
enlisted service to designations from the
Academy In order to save time In the race
for commissions. Presumably, II a general
movsmsot were started from the academy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29
General Miles Abroad.

General Miles, after inspecting army con-
ditions In the Philippines, Is headed for
home and Is returning by easy stages. He
Is today in China, kowtowing to royalty
and passing professional eye over the
soldiery in Pekfn. Later he is to be guest
on Russian man-of-war and be landed on
Russian territory Then will follow leis-
urely journey through Europe The dis
tinguished traveller Is assured Of elaborate
attentions wherever he stops, and will &C.
quit himself well In all the ceremonial that
will surround him.
These offerings are largely to the United
States and its army. The world has been
observing the American operations in the
field for several years past, and has compli-
mented them highly. Foreign observers in
Cuba reported to their home governments
upon both the enterprise and the humanity
Of the American soldiers. The same kind
Of reports were sent out from the Philip
pines. The British, the Germans, the
French all remarked on the American meth
DDS, and criticised us only because Of what
they characterized as a too great leniency
in dealing with savage and treacherous
foe. They thought we should have laid
heavier hand on people who ignored and
despised civilized warfare. In their opinion
1t would have made for an earlier end Of
hostilities, and been Of benefit to everybody
in interest.
And yet while these tributes to his COM
rades were being paid so handsomely and
sincerely, General Miles himself was hold
ing the very opposite tone. He was charg-
ing cruelty on the forces in the Philippines,
and asking permission to visit the scene and
investigate operations with the view Of
bringing about change. His remarks were
serving as texts for the most extreme and
censorious Of those politicians who were
seeking to forge campaign weapon at the
expense Of the good name Of the country.
So far did he go, indeed, and 50 strange was
his company, an opinion widely obtained
that he had the presidency in view, and
was playing for the favor of the enemies Of
expansion.
1t was all very strange and all very small.
Finally 1t petered out. The people listened
with increasing Impotence until the oppor-
tunity at the polls presented itself. and
then they registered themselves in singing
rebuke Of the whole miserable business.
They stood by the army and its work for
the country. performed under circumstances
more trying than we had ever known be-
record attached to his name, Is now receiv-
ing these demonstrations Of good will and
respect for the American uniform and it's
wearers offered by the great nations as
much because of our operations In the Phil
ippines as because Of any other Of our mill
tary achievements
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29
Cuban Reciprocity.

From the New York Tribune.
There are rumors Of possible opposition
to the ratification of the Cuban reciprocity
treaty. This will, we are told, come from
those interested in a single United States
industry, to wit. beet sugar making, and
will be based upon the supposed injury 10
that industry which such reciprocity will
effect. We have already and frequently
cited the expert testimony OF one OF the
leaders of that industry to the effect that
1t would not be injured by reciprocity or
even by absolute free trade in competing
commodities. We may add that recent
report reveals the interesting fact that at
least one of the prominent establishments
In that industry has this year been able to
pay % per cent dividends, a fact which
seems to indicate that it might manage to
exist profitably with a trif1e less protection
than 1t now receives. But there are others.
The United States grows other things than
beets and manufactures other things than
sugar. Many of these other things 1t sells
to Cuba. 1t does not sell them to that
island in as large quantities as 1t should
or as Cuba would like it to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29
The New Year.

Another new leaf? Yes, again It's the time
When we pause mid the pleasures OF feast
ing and rhyme
And listen, while conscience reminds us
OF the things that we ought and we oughtn't
to do.
The many small voices which cause such
expense
Must be banished for aye with a virtue in
tense;
And the greater ones, too. If there happens
Any left In the makeup Of you or OF me.
And yet, when I carefully look DER the list
OF the earthly temptations which I must
resist,
In candor I'm bound to confess 1t appears
Like the very same leaf I've been turning
for years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29
Miners Holiday.
From the Philadelphia Press.

i rom the PnlIaueIpnlH FreSS
To relieve the suffering felt by hundreds
of thousands in our great cities nothing Is
SO necessary as steady and continuous
production of coal. Yet this past week
miners laborers, breaker boys and all have
stopped work not one day, on Christmas
but nearly three. All of Thursday and
Friday the collieries stopped and the pro-
duction Saturday was only a little over
half, or perhaps two-thirds. These classes
of labor are paid by the day and the piece
One would have expected that when work
was to be had the miners would have kept
at work. particularly as they and their
representatives have been testifying that
the wages are grossly insufficient. If they
are, and on this Issue no one will express
an opinion until the strike commission
reaches it's conclusion, the subject being
under trial, as in a court 1t would be ex-
pected that every working day would find
men at work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29
Warning to Republican Party.
From the Indianapolis News.

The Washington Star warns the politi-
clans that the people of the country are
expecting something to be done to improve
both the tariff and the trust situation, and
that IL something Is not done the account
ing may be unpleasant for the republica IS
1t is hard to make the hidebound politician
believe anything he doesn't want to be-
lieve, and it is still harder to convince him
that public opinion cannot always be guided
by political opinion, but he surely must be
deaf and blind If he can't see that some
thing is going on outside the committee
people do more thinking for themselves,
and every campaign the party bonds be-
come less effective. This, of course, will
be the ruination Of politics as business,
but 1t will be the making Of the country
greatness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29
Mrs. Fremont and Mrs. Grant,

From the New York World.
The death on Saturday Of Mrs. Jessie Ben
ton Fremont, coming so soon after that of
Mrs. Grant, completes a series Of curious
condolences in the life stories Of two IA
nous women. In age but two years sep
arated them. Both were Missourians,
though Mrs. Fremont was born in Virginia
Both married army lieutenants who became
military heroes and republican presiden-
tial nominees. Both spent their declining
years mainly in California, with whose his
tory both had been identified
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29

Get to Work.

From the New York Mall and Express.
The coal miners showed their considera-
ton for suffering public by extending
their Christmas celebration over two days
and leaving the collieries and washeries
Idle. Few people can afford to double their
holiday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29
His Calling.

I'm afraid that Josh hasn't the ambition
to make his mark in the world, SAID
Farmer Corntossel.
Eyes he has" answered the loyal mother;
"Josh'll come out all right. I was 1es'
readin' that inventions was got UP to make
work less, an I reckon Josil's disposition
would be jes' suited with the inventor busi-
ness, If we could get him started in 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29
Cut Down Profits.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Standard OIL Company Is said to
have recently netted $16,OOO.0OO by q single
advance In prices Of gilmore than enough
to cover Mr.. Rockefeller's recent educa-
tional benefactions. Possibly Mr.. Rock
efeller Is getting ready for another present
to the public. One way, though. Of dying
poor Ii to cut down the PROFITS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29
What Are You Paying for Beefp

From the Chicago Record-Herald.
The cost of beef to the retailer Is now
from to g cents cheaper than 1t was three
months ago. So say the men who control
the market. Has this welcome reduction
been noticeable In the price to the con-
sumner? If so, it will leave him more with
which to meet mis- coal bills
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29
Consideration.

Have you no respect for the Constitution
Of the United States?' asked the indignant
friend.
"Of course, I have" answered Senator
Sorghum. Sometimes the Constitution
comes in very handy; but I don't see any
use of working it to DEATH"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29
On the Operators.

From the Boston Herald.
President Gompers testimony that the
coal operators import foreigners to work in
the mines appears to have aroused the ire
Of the operators, who charge 1t all up to
the steamship companies. All the same, the
circumstantial evidence seems to put 1t on
the operators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29

The Hague will no doubt refrain from
calling in King Oscar as an expert wit
ness in arbitration matters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29

DR.. Lorenz leaves behind him grateful
memories as souvenirs of one of the most
distinguished guests this country has ever
entertained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29

Alfred Austin may be the laureate, but
he cannot keep ambitious outsiders from
writing political poetry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29

The man, who. having coal enough for
present needs. tries to crowd in and lay in
a large supply Is doing his full share to-
ward raising prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29

II the price Of oil continues to advance,
Mr. Rockefeller will be in a position to
make donations that will render this coun-
try's educational future absolutely secure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29

The Empress Of China was glad to well
come General Miles as one of the few great
generals who have not been concerned IN an
attack on her empire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29
SHOOTING STARS.
A Process Of Reasoning.

n TfOceSS OF heHSOuluB.
''That was great speech you made to the
jury"
Eyes," replied the member Of the bari
''but they convicted my man."
zone Of the jurymen explained that fact
to me. He and his colleagues put their
heads together and concluded that there
must be something wrong about the pris-
oner, or he wouldn't have felt 1t necessary
to hire so expensive a lawyer"
'Some folks" said Uncle Eben, puts on
all de kindness dey Is gwineter do tell Christ
mas, an den Is SO rushed dat deg fohgfts
about most Of IT,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29

Venezuela must realize that it is at a
moral disadvantage in diplomacy, for the
simple reason that 1t is the smallest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29

Marconi's system has not yet made any
serious impression on the market price Of
Western Union Telegraph stock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29

II Richard Croker were to return to New
York now the old home would not seem
what 1t used to be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29

The Crown Princess Of Saxony must ex-
pect to provide the plot for number Of
gushy novels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29

It sometimes looks II the weather bu-
reau were reliable only when 1t brought bad
news
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29
Bells.

The New Years bells will soon ring out
With divers joyous thrills:
The door-bells, likewise, Will announce
The men who bring the bills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29
1908.
May Become Great.

From the Baltimore American.
Better be practicing on writing 1t ':3''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29

David B. Hill Is now engaged in trying to
get the sleet cleaned OF his political third
rail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29

Pennsylvania Il expected to turn over q
new leaf. and mine coal regularly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29

From the Springfield Republican.
It deserves to be pointed out that Vene-
zuela Is In no worse a condition than Mexico
was once upon time; and now look at
MeXicOi
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Ultima mOda Fl surfidO
esfan La venfa nOvedades
perfunneras de nihOs
mas sGuei irenO detaIlandO
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-08
Yesterdays Marriage Licenses.
COURT HOUSE NEWS NOTES.

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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-08
OTHER CRIMINAL CASES.

Three courts will be In session al, of
this week. Judge II. NJ. Edwards Is In
the main court room: Judge John P.
Kelly, In No. 2, and Judge G. n. Saw
idge. of Northumberland county, In
| No. 9.
Owing to the death of Daniel James.
of Wilkes-Barre. brother-in-law of Dis
trict Attorney w. II. Lewis, and the
consequent inability of Mr. Lewis to be
In court for u part of this week. the
Michael Davis murder case was allowed
to go over until the June term.
When the cases against Harry Evans,
an agent Of the Municipal league, who
is charged with the false impersonation
of an officer, and carrying concealed
weapons, was called, motion was
made by Evans attorney to quash the
indictment on the ground that lie did
not have legal and proper hearing,
Alderman Howe. before whom he was
arraigned. being at the time of the
hearing in the Ninth ward. while his
bailiwck is the Seventeenth ward. The
matter will come up at argument court.
William Carpenter did not appear to
prosecute James Mack and Daniel
Lenahan, of West Scranton, and a YER
dict of not guilty was taken by direc-
tion of Judge Savidge. William Snyder
was tried before the same judge,
charged with carrying concealed weap-
ons. Miss Carrie Buchner was the
prosecutrix. The parties live at Peters,
burg, and the case was the outgrowth
of neighbors' quarrel. The jury was
out wrestling with the case at adjourn
ment.
Ira Bohner was tried before Judge ].
p. Kelly, in No. 2, charged with lar
ceny by bailee by Henry Bonn, jr.. now
of Wilkes-Barre. but formerly engaged
in the music and jewelry business at
Olyphant. where he was manager and
director of n band. 1t is alleged by
Bonn that he bought four horns for
members of the band, but that the band
broke up before he received his pay,
He wanted the horns and Bohner re-
fused to give up his and was conse-
quently arrested.
The defense was that the horns were
purchased with the funds of the band,
and that when the band ceased to exist,
Bohner. as part owner Of the instru-
ments. believed that he had as much
right to the instrument as any one else
and decided to keep it until such time
as there was some proper person to
turn it over to. The case was given to
the jury at adjourning hour. Attorneys
Joseph Gilroy and c. Il. Daniels ap-
peared for the defendant, and Assistant
District Attorney Gramer for the COM
monwealth.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-08
A WORD ABOUT DAILY.
old-Time Actor Says Something Of
the Inimitable Dan.

The following note received yesterday
by Manager Duffy, of the Lyceum, is
significant of the regard the stage folk
have for droll Dan DAILY, who comes to
the Lyceum tonight with Lederers
famous "New Workers.:
April 5, 1902,
Ny Dear Mr.. Duty.
Don't hesitate in recommending Dan DAILY and
his great company in "The New Workers" Dan
himself stands alone in his line. The most droll
comedian in musical work and big tavorie
always in the leading New York theaters.
Besides tins, in his company will be found a
number Of actors who have from time to time
been leading lights in other organizations and as
DR. DAILY always insists on good supporting
company, his performance you can certainly prom
ise 10 be one Of the SEASONS features. and should
not be missed by any one. ani,
Yours very truly,
Henry +. Dixie.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-08
INDUSTRIAL JOTTINGS.
j. M. DAILY Has Been Called Back
to His Old Office by the ILL.,
inois Central Railroad.

j. NJ. Daily, formerly superintendent
of transportation on the Lackawanna
railroad, and later manager of the Cape
Breton railroad in Nova Scotia, has
been appointed superintendent Of trans
portation on the Illinois Central rail-
road. with headquarters in Chicago.
The appointment became effective on
April !, and Mr.. DAILY Is now discharg-
ing the duties OF his Office. He held
this same position for a number Of
years prior to coming to Scranton. p.
O'Keefe, who came here with Mr.. DAILY.
Is also engaged with the Illinois Central
as chief special agent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-08
TWO VOCAL
SCHOLARSHIPS
THE EDUCATIONAL CONTEST
HAS A NEW FEATURE.

in Voice Culture Are
offered Under the instruction OF
Alfred Wooler, the wcll-Known
Tenor Soloist-A Whole Years Tu.
ition offered to the Young Lady o,
Gentleman Who Desires to Begin
or to Round Out Their Musical
charlottesville instruction Will
Be Private-Mr. wooler's Musical
Career--Applicants Should Send in
Their Names Now So as to Be
Ready When the Contest Opens.