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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11
New York Novelties.

Trust New York for novelties So many
extraordinary things happen there, all the
way from a phenomenal political majority
to a shocking murder case. that the read
ing public is no longer amazed when the
prints tell of some new wrinkle in the way
of sensation. The other night an explosion
OF fireworks occurred in the very heart of
a crowd of nearly twenty thousand people.
The marvel was that more than the dozen
who lost their lives were not killed. Be
hind that was a more serious question, why
the display was permitted under such dam
gerous conditions. The answer that it was
the New York way seems to have satisfied
the curiosity of the public at large. Now
comes news of the burning of a steel bridge
tower Last night the East River bridge
structure. under construction, caught fire
and bIazed for long time. with fatal re-
suits and damage TO the work which is
estimated at from half million to mil
lion and a half This is positively unique
and, again. it is New Yorkesque.
The disaster is serious apart from the i'm
mediate loss Of life and values for 1t is
likely to set back the work of construction
several months, and in the present condi-
ton of New York's avenues of communca-
tion with Brooklyn such a delay is to be
deeply deplored. The transportation prob
lem Is acute now and becoming more so
with every month as the population Of the
big city swells and the facilities for carry
ing 1t from place to place fail to keep pace.
The second East river bridge should have
been in use a dozen years ago, but it is
New York's way to delay such projects I'M
til necessity crowds the program to execu-
ton For many months now the conditions
around the New York entrance to the old
Brooklyn bridge have been so bad as to
call forth the denuncations Of the most
conservative citizens. Human life is placed
there in jeopardy every hour Yet action
IS postponed from time to time while plans
are considered and disputes arise between
engineers and political influences are get
ting in their work. And each days delay
adds TO the difficulty. For a hustling. bust
ness-like community New York sets very
slow pace for itself at times and suffers
from many handicaps by accidents such as
this latest disaster
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11
Democracy and Leadership.

In some of the discussion of the democ-
racys present needs the name of the late
William E. Russell Of Massa chusetts Is
mentioned and the opinion expressed that
If he were alive the opportunity would be
his. His leadership, it is asserted, would
be readily accepted, and success with MN
as the presidential candidate in 1901 would
certainly be accomplished. Is not this but
another evidence of the ratified condition OF
democratic sentiment on the subject OF re-
gaining power?
Mr.. Russell was an attractive and accom-
plished young man. His personal popular
ity at home was very great and well de-
served. 1t brought him large returns. lie
was three times chosen governor of the
BAY state by reason Of 1t. Where other
democratic candidates had failed he sue
ceeded He acquitted himself well in office.
But it is no disrespect to the office or to his
memory to say that whatever his talents
may have been they were not severely tried
there The machine of government in that
old commonwealth is so we'll constructed
it almost runs itself The head engineer
need do little more than keep eye on
things.
Now, nothing should be palmer than that
the democracy's present plight in the coun-
try at large calls for man of greater stat
ure than that. The party is not only
divided. but angrily divided. on all the lead
ing issues OF the day. And one of those
issues-the line that should be followed with
respect to our new possessions-is both new
and very difficult. The situation. indeed,
with the party out Of power and torn with
dissensions, is one to try the skill and pa
thence of a resourceful veteran, trained in
opposition and seasoned by adversely.
No. men Of the type of the late Mr.. Rus
sell have valuable uses and they play good
parts. but they should never be called to
stronger hand and head are necessary
then. The democracy Is far from being
bankrupt in the way of leadership, and 1t
should call upon the right sort of men for
this emergency. 1t cannot reasonably hope
to regain power through the agency of any
trick, or by simply pointing to a candidate
against whom no charges are laid. The
talk of putting up some colorless man of
business, or some respectable judge with
out a political record, is unworthy of the
occasion. The country has rarely had So
much important work on hand and for a
great party to offer for the suffrages of the
people candidate for the highest office
whom they scarcely know would be 10 in
yite and deserve and meet defeat. The
play is Hamlet, not Little Lord Fauntleroy,
and tragedian and great actor should be
cast for the title role.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11
Mr.. Roosevelt and the Colored Voter

The rebuke administered by the President
to rhe so-caIIed Lily White" republicans
of the south was thoroughly well deserved
and entirely in keeping with his reputation
for fair play and honest fighting. He could
not very well have failed to take such ac-
ton As citizen he has always affiliated
with the party which stands for equal
rights for all men before the law, and as a
soldier he fought side by side with negro
troops in Cuba and received from them
some valuable and timely assistance in the
battle of San Juan hill. AS President of the
United States he stands for all the people
Every consideration. therefore. OF justice
duty gratitude and manhood required that
he set his face in opposition to movement
inaugurated in the name of his party
against a leading principle of the party and
in fiat violation of the spirit of our Ameri-
can institutions.
In discussing this question it is not neces-
sdry to go back to the enfranchisement Of
an ignorant and helpless race. But if that
is desired there need be no hesitation about
confessing that a very great mistake was
made when the electorate was so enlarged
The gravest injustice was done both to the
negro and to the white man, and both have
since paid a severe penalty for legislation
enacted partly in anger and partly in ignor-
ance of or contempt for most probable con-
sequences.
But thirty-odd years of freedom and linn
tied opportunity must now be taken into
the account There are many negroes who
by industry, patience and a correct walk
have made homes for themselves and shown
the proper appreciation of the requirements
of good citizenship. They pay taxes, they
educate their children, they obey the laws,
and they enjoy the respect of their more
reputable white neighbors. What shall be-
come of these men? Shall they be bracketed
with the thriftless and criminal and I'M
worthy of their race and cast into outer
darkness? Have they no claims upon con-
sheraton? VIII the state benefit by OPP
pressing such people? How is it possible?
The negro question is national, and
1t must be dealt with in a national
spirit and on national lines. In the
south the negro is barred from The
polls In the north his vote is solicited. He
is coddled election day approaches and
made much of. In New York Tammany
Hall boasts of an ally who by reason of his
shrewdnesS and capacity a political
worker is known as the ''colored Croker"
He hustles among his race for votes for
Tammany's tickets, and he is supplied with
the sinewS of war out of Tammany's strong
box. Why this difference? Is this "colored
Croker worthier man than the colored
farmer in the south who owns his home
and respects himself and obeys the laws
under which he lives?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11

jaws Of DEATH England and Germany have
many interests that conflict. and the two
peoples are not fond of each other. But
there viii be no war between them while
their destinies remain in the hands now
guiding them. This may safely be assumed
and 30 whether there are many or few
topics discussed between the kaiser and the
king on this occasion. the outside world
would appear to have small cause for
worry. The map nowhere Is likely to be rad
ically changed through any alliance. formal
or understood, between the two govern
meuts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11

ton, and then supported Tammany. but In
a paper he had published on the subject Of
commerciaIism in politics he had armed
Tammany's opponents in the campaign
with telling weapon. The city. by Large
majority, was rescued from a loathsome
clutch.
This year New York smiles on Tammany
again. Mr.. Coler in his race for governor
solicits and receives the support Of Tam
many. He hobnobs with its leaders before
election, and cordially thanks them by let
ter for their support after the election.
Tammany has not changed since last year
1t is in the main composed of the same
gang of strikers and hooters that an aroused
public sentiment then drove from power
It's rehabilitation next year-and Tuesdays
action is bound to have an influence in that
direction-will mean a reinauguration of
the reign of plumber which was interrupted
when Seth Low took office.
The reason for all this? There seems to
be no reason for it unless that Impotence
may be called a reason which leads an cleo
torate to willingly return to the foulest of
rules after one 1t has established for the
purposes of correction has failed to reach
the unattainable heights of perfection.
mortal blow for Tammany? No, in
deed! The blows, hard as they sometimes
are. which are administered to Tammany
are never delivered with the view Of knock
ing the organization entirely out. and they
never have that effect. Wait until 1904 and
see certain men in New York who are now
eloquent in denouncing Tammany lock
shields with Mr.. Croker and his lieutenants
and rush into the presidential engagement
upon terms which will inure to Tammany's
benefit in the event of success at the polls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11

Whenever the German emperor visits
England a good many people begin TO see
things. His present visit Is bringing these
people out in a swelling chorus of discov-
cry. Important changes are predicted as
the result of the visit. But why should
they be expected? There are good every
day reasons for the kaiser's presence under
the roof of his uncle. The two >cyereigns
get along very well, and just now II
nephew must find hearty satisfaction In eek
pressing to his host his great pleasure at
seeing him 80 recently snatched from the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11
The Board Of Trade.

Last nights annual meeting of the Board
of Trade demonstrated that this organtZa-
ton is in excellent shape for the winters
campaign before Congress for the passage
of the necessary legislation In the Districts
interest. The reports of the various COM
mittees and of President Smith and Secre-
tary Harries showed that last year was ex
ceptionally well filled with important &C
ton and that the Board was called upon
repeatedly for aid in forwarding important
enterprises for the betterment of the Dis
trct. The coming session may not require
activity upon such variety of questions,
but those which are now pending are Of the
first Importance. Some readjustments Of
the taxation question will call for hard
work on the part Of the citizens. working
either individually or in association. and
the unfinished steam railroad legislation
may require local pressure to prevent fur
Their delay. The Board of Trade has &cored
so heavily in the past in its strokes for the
Districts material advancement that 1t is
gratifying now to find 1t is so well organ
lied and prepared for further endedvors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11
Mental Agitation.

What do you think of our new COOKE"
II do hope she'll consent to remain" an
swered young Mrs. Torkins. 1--WE been so
busy worrying about what she might think
of US that 1 never stopped to think about
what we thought Of her"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11
In the Country.
From the Minneapolis Times.

From the minneapolis Times
When electric railways traverse every
other section line, as they Will some day, 1t
will be a great deal more comfortable to
live in the country than in town. and there
will be more living in the country in those
days, so that neighboTliness will be posi-
ble the distances between farm homes be-
Ing much reduced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11
The SURPRISED Statesman.

A mighty speech he paused to frame,
And zealously displayed it;
And yet the world went on the same
AS If he'd never made it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11
Lynchers Should Be Gentle.

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
If there must be lynching-and there
should not be--.et rope or an ak or rifle
bullet suffice. Popular vengeance should not
demand burnt offerings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11

The sugar trust, 1t Is reported. has de-
cided to reduce the price of sugar to cents
a pound In retaliation upon the beef trust
for some alleged infraction of agreements
The public will applaud all such maneuvers
and feel inclined to exclaim, with the from
tiersman whose wife was being chased by
an intruder, Go 1t, bear. Go it, old wo-
man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11
SHOOTING STARS.
A Close Distinction.

Don't you dread the approach Of Win
teri"
"No'ndeed." answered Mr.. Erastus Pink
ly. b" Tain de approach dat bothers me;
it's de arrival
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11
Under Suspicion.

mo" said Mr.. Bliggins; 81 haven't any
use for philosophers"
why not?''
my idea Of a philosopher is a man who
pretends he enjoys hard luck"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11

Asia viii probably derive more pecuniary
benefit from the visit of President SchWab
of the steel trust than America will get
from that of the Crown Prince of SIAM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11

If Herr Most said some of the things
that some college professors stand sponsors
for, he would be regarded as volcano in
the eve of an eruption.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11
Mr.. Carnegie.

From the Baltimore American.
Mr.. Carnegie's former private secretary
says the chief characteristic Of the great
philanthropist Is Ibis egregious vanity"
We beg to differ. 1t is his egregious bank
roll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11

The Benning race meet is distinguished by
the usual readiness to sell expert informa-
ton which would make its possessor rich
II he would keep it to himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11

The public viii be glad to have verdict
IN the Molneux case. There are more re-
cent sensations with a better claim to pop
ular interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11

Mascagni is disappointed in this country.
He is another victim of the European su-
perstition that in America fiVe-dollar bills
grow on bushes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11
Democratic Frost.

From the Atlanta Journal.
There seems to be a short crop of demo-
Gratis this year. We don't know any other
way to figure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11
Something Heavy.

From the Kansas City Journal.
II Mr.. Bryan's mantle fell on Tom L.
Johnson it will come In handy as a shroud
Something fell on Tom Tuesday that was
much heavier than mantle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11

John Mitchell is a lucky man to be called
upon to deny presidential aspirations so
early in his career, even if they relate only
to the head of a labor organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11

When a Mormon statesman comes to
Congress he is lucky if he succeeds in being
looked on as man with past rather than
as man with a polygamous present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11
Baer.

From the Detroit News-Tribune.
Probably this is the only country in which
divine rights are submitted to arbitration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11

Commercially, this country has decidedly
the best of il. No American heiresses are
advertising for European noblemen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11

The Sultan of Bacolod will probably try
to make this government believe that he
was misquotsd by the interpreter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11

After 1t Is all over Pietro Mascagni will
probably find that he has accumulated
enough material in America to write half
dozen stirring operas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11
The Cigarette.

.
An anti-cigarette orator predicts that the
cigarette will be extinct in ten years. And
by that time a good many Of the boys who
smoke them Will be extinct, too.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11
Here Too!

From the Chicago News.
The Danes seem to be like certain Chicago
property owners. They will neither sell nor
Improve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11

Possibly that defeated Pennsylvania coal
operator would rather be a baron than
congressman anyhow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11
Oft-Made Threat.

UIiVtSIUH NEWS.
Rarely a day passes that we are not
threatened with the loss of our WI Ting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11

From the New York World.
The cold wave has again arrived before
the coal wave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11

So long as he has the admiration of so
distinguished a litterateur as Hall Game
Mr.. Hall Caine will manage to be content.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11
A Race Track Dirge.

A Race Track Dirge.
Why should l bet
Upon a horse
Who goeth round
Upon the course?
Were I to run,
It's plain to see,
The horse would never
Bet on me.
The reason is.
He hath a lot
OF plain horse sense
Which | have not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11
Trend of Opinion

Fr,IH- " New York Tribune.
The uprising against immoral plays is
gaining force ar.i strength and avaricious
managers may wisely take heed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11

Mr.. Hanna says he Is not presidential
candidate. But there is no telling what he
may become.
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Limited Trust.

you have implicit confidence in that
MANI
We'll" answered the cautious citizen.
I'D trust him with any amount of money;
but l don't know that I'd give him access
to my coal cellar"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11
Old and Dry.
From the Columbus Dispatch.

TOM the CoIumbus Dispatch.
After all, Mr.. Krugers "reminiscences
strongly resemble birds nest of the year
before last.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11

Mr.. Coler says that the election Is closed
incident. And Mr.. Coler Is out in the rain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11
The Kaiser in England.

When Emperor William puts his play on
no music hall will dare burlesque it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11
MARYLAND and West Vireiniap
Cold Before Coal.

From the Nashville American.
The solid south remains unfractured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-11

S. kann, Sons & Co. S. Kann Sons s. Co.
s~Gbe Bm@p Corner. %
ALWAYS

2Qco Yard for 3O=ir. Black MOire Velour
We bought solid
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eprceE,p yd
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-17

some OF the teachers aids in teaching
he mentioned the first step, scholar
ship. To train the mind to think,
Study brings the teacher into closer
contact with the pupil. A second re-
quirement is tact and ability to teach;
a third, child study, or an ability to
understand children. He said there
are two kinds of teachers, gushers and
grinders. The gushers are finding
out new educational facts, and the
grinders are willing to grind our old
methods. They may be called radi-
Gals and conservatists. The teacher
should study the home and the child.
No teacher can control a school who
cannot control himself. AS the teach
er is so is the school. Good discipline
is kept in the back ground; and for a
foundation one must have COM
mon sense and tact. Heart power is
best OF all and highest OF all discipline
OF character. Character is better than
scholarship. The force OF the charac-
ter OF the teacher is the strongest force.
He closed with beautiful quotation
from Oliver Wendell Holmes.
The association adjourned until the
second Saturday in December.
AMANDA HAMILTON, Secretary.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-17
CITY Council Proceedings.

At the Council meeting, Tuesday
evening, the Board Of Revision was
authorized TO employ hundred dollar
man to make list OF street assessments.
E. ]. Short was appointed in place OF
1. N. Gearing, resigned, on Powell ave,
nue. Improvement Resolutions were
passed on the improvements of side
walks on Garfield, Powell and Spring
avenues.
B. L. Herin and w. T. G. Snider
were awarded the contracts.
Mayor Hsviland reported 1882. 10 col.
lected on fines and licenses.
Clerk was ordered TO turn over to the
Gas Trustees the proceeds tsl5, 7oOl Of
sale of gas bonds.
An order was granted .Bellefontaine
Stone g. Lime Co., on north Main street
macadam improvement.
The bills of the Investigating Com
mitsee were referred TO the Finance
COmmittee
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-17
Wedding in Chicago.

Miss Lillian StartZman and Mr.. / Z
butcher were married at the residence
of her sister, Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Wal
tiers, Thursday evening, October 9, at s
o'clock, by Dr.W. o. Shepherd, of the
first M. E Church.
The ring ceremony was used which
was beautiful and impressive. The
happy couple left on the 1870 train for
Milwaukee, Wis, for short stay. when
they will return TO Chicago and make
that city their home.
Their numerous friends extend con-
gratulations and best wishes to this
worthy and deserving couple. The
bride is the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. M. Startzman, Of this city, and a
lady of more than ordinary accomplish
ments.
The groom is an electrical mechani.
cal engineer, and possesses many fine
qualities, and much of his time has beer
spent in travelling.
May their future be one continuous
dream OF happiness is the wish of theiI
host OF friends.
The wedding occurred on the 35tf
wedding anniversary OF her parents.