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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1902-05-07
Attention. Veterans!

In order that all Veterans may ha We
q chance to attend Memorial Day at
Anderson next Saturday, will state that
all Veterans that will notify me before
Friday will be furnished conveyances
that will start out from farmers Hall
in Pendleton precisely at 8o'clocii on
Saturday morning. These conveyan-
ccs will be free to all who are not able
to get there on their own account.
j. G. Stribling.
Commander Camp Tally Simpson, 1.0O6
e c. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26

that II may have been the incidental pur-
pose of Congress to prescribe as such all
Saturdays after IL O'Clock noon. But the
purpose, IL such it was, was accomplished
In a casual manner by the change of a
brief phrase and so a doubt Is raised in
some minds as to the intent of the law
makers, as well as to the actual scope OF
the act. Had 1t been the Intention of Con-
gress to provide this addition to the legal
holidays in the District a committee on
style could readily have phrased the para
graph in manner to leave no doubt what
ever.
The District appropriation bill, as it
passed the House. in its references to street
lighting by gas contained certain language
to which in committee a representative Of
the gas company objected as compulsory
of obligations upon the company which it
regarded as excessive. There was no ques-
ton In his mind that the language meant
this specific requirement, and he urged
that 1t be changed. 1t was SO changed In
the Senate. but the original language was
restored In conference. Nevertheless. upon
examination by the District solicitor, 1t
was found that the Objectionable phrases
were contradictory of other parts of the
same paragraph. and the requirement ap-
Pfenelfoeo py the company could not De
enforced. Yet there was no doubt as to
the intent of Congress in the premises
Again the services of style committee
would have been useful in clarifying the
enactment
1t is to be assumed that Congress wishes
always to work in the open and to enact
It's laws in a manner to leave no doubt of
Its immediate purpore. If such is the case,
if there Is no wish to legislate by subtle.
indirect means or to provide laws which it
is known In advance cannot be construed
and enforced. there is need of some such
Observation-Disclosures clearing house as the
English have provided with good effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26
Corporations and Campaign Funds.

A plank In the platform on which Charles
s Hamlin announces his willingness to &C
cept the democratic nomination for COVER
nor OF Massachusetts declares against cam
paign contributions by corporations seeking
legislative favors- Which OF course is
declaration against corporation contribu-
lions at all. For. as we all know, corpora
lions have neither souls nor politics nor SEN
timent. Business is their one object. and
those interested in legislation of any kind
feel that they must have friends at court
no matter which party is in power. Ac-
eDrdingly they are accustomed to dover
both parties literally when campaigns are
in progress and the hat goes round. Their
prayer Is that of the uncertain man at sea
in a storm: Good Lord. or good devil. for
l know not into whose hands L may fall
Does Mr.. Hamlin mean what he says?
Are his views shared by the national lead
ers of his party who just now are charged
with the management of the party's cam
paign? The cry is trusts. or the abuse of
their powers and opportunities by monopo-
lstic corporations. Lewis Nixon of New
York. rich man. and selected because of
his intimacy with rich men, is an adviser
% his party in the east Ben. T. Cable. OF
Illinois. rich man, and selected because of
his intimacy with rich men, Is the adviser
OF his party in the middle states. Each is
expected to turn in something handsome
in the way of a collection for the cam
paign. VIII either solicit. or accept, a dol
lar derived from the sale of trust-made
goods. or from corporations which in case Of
a revision of the tariff would present them
selves at the doors of Congress and ask
for favors?
Publicity. it is claimed by some people,
would alone be sufficient to correct the evil
OF trusts Let them be forced to show to
the public the true character OF their or
CARNATIONS. and what Is cash and what
credit of their resources, and much. 1t is
asserted, would be gained. Why not then,
to correct the evil of corporation invest
mentS' in campaigns, require the cam
paign managers of both parties to abstain
from soliciting or accepting corporation
money. or to register whatever may be col
iected from such sources. leaving the public
to draw its own conclusions from what
may follow in the way of legislation by
the party successful at the polls? Sauce for
the goose should be sauce for the gander.
Legislation cannot be sold If no money is
taken in from those willing and eager TO
buy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26
Legislative Uncertainties

The English parliament is provided with
committee on style. which superyises the
language of all acts TO make sure that
thought and wish of the legislative body
One result is a much smaller number of
suits to determine the intent of legisla ton
than occupy the attention OF the American
courts. 1t would be great aid to the ju-
dicial system of this country If Congress
were TO adopt such a scheme, as three
noteworthy Instances of IOoseness in local
legislation enacted during the past session
attest. The most conspicuous case is that
Of the justices of the peace. whose present
number. ten, is apparently declared by the
code amendment adopted last month to be
excessive. The statute is absolutely con-
Trajectory upon this point. and only a de-
cision of the court can temporarily remedy
the difficulty. Inasmuch as that decision
cannot be rendered for two or three months
at the shortest much confusion may re-
dicial affairs of the community. Had the
language Of the bill been scrutinized before
final passage by a committee trained to
discover flaws and inaccuracies the dis
crepancy would doubtless have been dis
covered In season to permit Congress to
make It's meaning absolutely clear in terms
which could not have been subject to
moments dispute.
This same amendment to the code con-
tained reference TO the subject of legal
holidays in manner to suggest at once
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26
The Prevention of Collisions.

An Omaha clergyman has perfected de-
vice, so ii is reported. which claims to make
railroad collisions impossible Through its
agency two trains never get nearer than
100 feet of each other on the same track.
whether going in the same or in opposite
directions. The device consists of system
OF electric wires strung along the tracks
and attached to them at intervals with
brass plates inserted under the fish-piates
which bind the rails together On the cow
catcher is an iron box containing the
mechanism fo- stopping the train which is
automatic as far the locomotive is con-
cerned. When train approaches within
5000 feet of another a danger signal in the
form of an electric globe Is flashed directly
In front Of the engineer. II he needs his
orders he will stop his engine at once. If
not. the device will stop 1t for him, through
the fundamentally of the superintenden mt
of the division along which the trains are
then moving. In his Office hangs a dial
which indicates the position of all trains
and their speeds. A system of levers throws
on the current at the right places and thus
places the control Of all trains absolutely
in the hands of this one official.
The railroad accident is one of the terrors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26
England, Japan and Korea.

The reported agreement between England
and Japan guaranteeing Korean independ-
ence follows as natural result of the alli-
ance arranged between those two countries
to safeguard their interests in the far east
Although the report lacks confirmation as
yet it is plausible. for every move which
has been made by both England and Japan
since the settlement of the Boxer troubles
in China has tended TO erect a bulwark
against Russian aggressions on the eastern
coast of Asia. The Russian influence has
been steadily pressing both eastward and
southwark from Siberia Manchuria was
one goal of the St. Petersburg government,
Korea another. By the terms of the treaty
of peace between China and Japan Korea
was proclaimed as an independent state,
but strong suspicious have been aroused by
the growth OF Russian prestige at Seoul, es
pecially in the light of diplomatic contro-
versy between the London government and
the Emperor of Korea relative to an Eng
lish official of Korea whose tenure was in
terrupted. 1t was commonly understood at
the instance of Russia. According to the
latest reports the new agreement between
Japan and England STIMULATES that Korea
shall employ no foreigners in the state ser
vice, thus avoiding a revival of the issue
land and Russia.
Another item of the reported agreement
is that Korea shall maintain military and
naval establishments sufficient for her own
defense. She now has an army of about
5000 men under European officers. but 70
navy whatever. Inasmuch as there is a
reference in the Anglo-Japanese agreement
relative to the floating of national loan in
m ark of ait bpr pf ri
of the United States it would seem to be in
contemplation that Korea will proceed to
enlarge her army and perhaps to build a
navy as well. This is an important under
taking and one which doubtless has
greater significance than appears on the
surface. 1t is obviously impossible for
Korea to maintain a war establishment
sufficient to cope with any one of the pow
ers. But the Anglo-Japanese agreement
proposes Korea's defense in case of her in
vasion. Why, then, the army and navy
for self-protection? Are these countries
seeking to build up in Korea an auxiliary
force to aid their own when emergency
arises, or are they aiming to lead Korea
into debt to them for the establishment
of her army and navy. or are they sim
ply going through the diplomatic motions
of giving Korea all the outward and visible
tokens OF independence, which she now lacks,
while reserving over her the real power
Of arbiters of her fate? The mention of
the United States as a possible source of
money supply in case of a national loan
suggests that England and Japan. while not
seeking to involve this country in their
latest far eastern diplomacy. are neverthe-
less not ignoring its interests. recognizing
1t as powerful and sympathetic friend in
the commercial struggle in the orient
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26

of the times. Apparently not even the most
perfect equipment and administration VIII
prevent crashes and the loss Of life. Every
week brings its disaster OF the rails. despite
the lessons that have been learned at q
terrible cost. Disobedience Of orders. mis-
understandings conflict of Instructions. for
getfulness, Grass stupidity combine with
accidents to the line or to the switching or
signaling apparatus or to the motive power
in a great variety of factors for the disar-
rangement Of the nicely balanced system
upon which thousands OF human lives de-
pend every hour. The majority OF acci-
dents. 1t appears, are due to personal faults.
This Omaha device would transfer the re-
sponsibility from the crews OF the trains to
a single official in a central Office. Provided
he were qualified for such a tremendous
task as this. the shift would doubtless be a
wise one. But the invention. even If it does
all that is claimed for 1t, still falls short
of the ideal collision preyenting apparatus,
which, when perfected, Will work absolutely
on Its own initiative, without human. inter-
vention. AS long as railroads are operated
by steam 1t is questionable whether this
check will be secured. The RAPID develop
ment of electric traction, however prom
ises that the travelling public will before
many years have passed be safeguarded by
a scheme Of current interruptions which VIII
enectually checkmate the motor drivers
liability to err or fail In emergencies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26
Mr.. BRYAN as a Talker.

Practice makes perfect For the latest
proof of this observe how easily Mr.. Bryan
bore off the palm at Nantasket on Thurs
day.
Mr. Shepard is no ordinary talker. He is
lawyer of full training and a very bright
man. accustomed TO handling difficult ques-
tons in court and elsewhere. His cam
paign in New York last year was a severe
test OF the power TO reason nicely and en-
tertainingly. He did both while running
for mayor. although he lost the race. His
speech on Thursday was in good taste and
temper. with the phrases nicely turned.
Mr.. Carmacks training has been chiefly
in Journalism. But he has been in politics
for some time and has studied the speakers
art. His phrasemaking is on occasion a
little strained. but he is ready enough He
was probably at his best at Nantasket
being in company we'll calculated TO inspire
a man new in national life to his best
Mr.. Bryar's speech. however, for smooth
ness and responsiveness read easily over
the others. 1t was aggressive enough and
yet not too much so. 1t followed the text
II was so thoroughly characteristic that It
would have been recognized without his
name The tone of confidence of instruc-
ton. of admOnition was distinct Mr.
Bryan has played the sage and the leader
SO long. the tricks OF the trade come easily
10 his tongue.
II is six years this month since the Chi
cago convention surrendered to that fluent
and fiery young man who faced it with
conqueror's air. He had prepared himself
with care. and he delivered his speech as
prepared From that day he has practi-
cally done nothing but talk and write poll
tics His readiness Is extraordinary
Weakened out of sound sleep. called from
the festive board, interrupted in spirited
personal conversation, he takes position
before a crowd and without a moments
hesitation begins a speech which elicits the
heartiest applause. He repeats himself fire.
quently. but never in dull way. His vo-
cabulary is not only large. but he employs
Il 10 capital advantage and always so as to
reach the common understanding
An eminent and witty republican. who
knows Mr.. Bryan. remarked when told OF
what the democrats had done at Chicago
They have nominated a mouth" Mr.
Bryan has more than a mouth but no
other candidate for the presidency has
ever used his mouth much. AS taller
pure and simple he is one of the extraordi-
nary men of his generation.
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John D. Long.

The selection Of ex-Secretary Long to pre-
side over the coming republican state con-
vention in Massachusetts Is a tribute to an
able man and one of the cleanest of par
tisans. If 1t is only personal compliment
the country will applaud If it is more
than that: If it testifies to the probable
return to public life of man who has filled
no place which he did not adorn, the coun-
try Will benefit. Mr.. Long, it is under
stood. is asking for no further honors at his
partys hands. But he Is of the type of
servant which his party-which all parties
should cultivate. He is not an old man,
reckoning by political standards. His
health is good. His means are ample for
his comfort. His experience Is large. There
ought TO be still more work for him to do.
and the Massachusetts, republicans should
find it for him. He is one of their best
contributions to our national life in forty
years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26
A Grim Jest.

A woman in faded sun bonnet paused
YEARLY in her wood chopping to respond to
the greeting Of the neighbor who had just
come down the road.
why don't you make your husband chop
the wood?'
Jim amt no good hand at wood chopin.
Besides, If he was to try it just now he
might hurt hissef."
Il 'spose you mean that he's in liquor
agin.''
No. Jim amt in liquor. The liquors. in
Jim, though 1 s'pose that if he could get
enough together he'd like nothin' better
than to go swimmin' in it, SOS to have it
handy every time he opened his mouth"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26
Quicker.

Now FitZ and Jim have laid away
The gloves. Though bitter was the fray,
They had it out in thrilling style
And in a very little while.
And since they've had their actual fight
No more with phrases impolite
VIII they assail each others ears
Once more the olive branch appears
But If they had relied instead
On words. such as "unwarranted"
And ''falsehood," it were safe to bet
The fray would not be ended yet
Though pugilisms very wrong
An is condemned in language strong,
1t has advantages, perhaps,
Ger certain parliamentary SCRAPS"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26
A Study of Society.

Don't yez subscribe till the docthrine
that all men is born equal?' inquired Mr.
Dolan.
"Oi do not" answered Mr.. Rafferty,. MY
big Dinny weighed several pounds more at
the shtart than your son Miles. If any
althercation could have come up bechune
the infants Dinny wor bound ty git the best
~ it,
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Venetians Menace Venice.
From the London Chronicle.

From the London Chronicle.
The Campanie may be raised again, for
the world Is full of it's paintings and photo
graphs, yet it can never recover the charm
of the Campanile which stood for the best
part Of a thousand years. If Venice will
not take the trouble to preserve itself the
task should be taken in hand by select
committee from the civilized peoples of the
world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26
Hot Air Not Wanted.



What the American voter wants from the
political orator who undertakes to instruct
him is not a lot Of airy conversation about
plutocrats and aristocrats. but definite
ideas as to practicable and righteous meas
ures for the maintenance of the equality of
opportunity fot all citizens. and the equal
distribution of the burdens and advantages
of government on all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26

If the Filipino friars have been slandered
they are undoubtedly victims of one of the
most colossal "unwarranted" statements
ever circulated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26

Mr.. Bryan admits that he has not preach
ed his doctrines with much success in
New England And New England is not
the only place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26
Baltimore to Bury Wires.

From the Baltimore American.
The burial of the overhead wires will posi-
lively take place before November 1. No
extension of time will be given the be-
reaved mourners for the indulgence Of their
grief No flowers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26

A Constant Draft.

The seaside scares you most to death
And leaves your hopes a wreck.
For every time you draw your breath
You have to draw a check
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26

Speaker Henderson is not allowing any
apprehensons about the speakership to
prevent him from observing the usual rules
for a safe and comfortable summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26

Miss Yohe must be credited by her sister
actresses with one of the most brilliant
and effective diamond robberies known to
the profession.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26

Mr.. Tillman has nothing to say about Mr.
McLaurins refusal of an appointment 1t
was bitter blow for the gentleman with
the pitchfork and is best borne in silence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26

Base ball players are looking for a return
of the good old days when fancy salaries
were common enough to justify the hope of
retiring on a competency
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26

1t is now rumored that Fitzsimmons lost
the fight because he yielded to the pugilists
oesetting temptation to pause and Indulge
In conversation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26
Harmony!
From the Indianapolis Journal.

Cleveland Is a vulgar brute is the Of
fensive remark OF one of Mr. Bryan's cham
pions; Bryan is nothing but a frothv
demagogue' Is the exclamation of a Cleye-
land man. Thus does the work of harmon
izins the democratic party go on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26

Booth Harrington and Winston Churchill
are both in the political arena. If politicians
insist on writing books, book writers will go
into politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26
Four Paramount Issues.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean. '~-'-
Chairman Griggs Of the democratic con-
gressional campaign committee, after con-
sulting with leaders of his party in the east.
has decided to make 1t four paramount is.
sues instead of one, as formerly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26
Yes, WhyP

From the Chicago Record-Herald
New York has pie famine and a spread
ing smoke nuisance. Why should any one
care to live In that town?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26

After railway company has collfded
with the moral natures of few New York
aldermen it is not to be wondered at If it
becomes more or less cold and unphian-
tnropic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26

Outlaw Tracy has attracted so much at
tention that he may decide to ignore any
posse not accompanied by a brass band.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26

Secretary Moody is in danger of being
held responsible for some narrowing at
lacks of sea-sickness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26

Some Of the democratic leaders are wise
enough TO realize that a composite issue
Is as little to be depended on as a COM
pOsite picture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26

New York has enough criminal mysteries
to keep the detectives occupied for years
to come. But there is nothing done to
check the supply
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26

Fitzsimmons may console himself with the
reflection that Jeffres' turn to go into the
ring once too often will surely come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26

Any Washington policy player could have
told the Missouri democrats better than TO
fool with 10 to l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26
Our Summer
Clearance Sale

Continues, and every de-
partment i'm the house
where stocks are too large
or too small contributes
toward reducing sum-
mer goods and garments
to the smallest possible
proportion by August first.
The store is very conn
Portable these days. Elec-
trio fans, thorough venti-
lati0n, broad, unobstruct-
ed aisles, generous eleva-
tor service, all add conn
fort to summer shopping.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26
Belfast Dimnities.

Crisp. New and Dainty Dimities, the genuine
Irish goods. purchased direct from the leading
Belfast MANUFACTURED of dimities, at price that
enables to offer same at about half.
And there scores of patterns to choose from.
in white grounds and colored grounds. in little
figures and larger ones, in dots and stripes and
rings. and many other pleasing designs.
lSc. Yard. From Csc.
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lOc. Yard. From 12hc.
Satin Striped Batiste.

Very fine and beautiful cloth. almost sheer
crgandie. satin striped white ground with
and dainty prntings Of dots. figures and floral de-
signs in black and pleasing variety Of the most
popular colorings.
lSc. Yard. From zoe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26
SHOOTING STARS.
Doubtful.

No said the capitalist. Il shall not in
vest in Your invention. | very seriously
question its practica bility and its impor-
lance"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26
Printed Lawns.
Lawns and Dimities.

Dainty figures and Persian stripes. white.
blue and pink grounds-good quality Of cloth and
an unusual value.
SC. Nd. From 1Oc. & 12hc.