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Evening star., 1902-03-24
The Chinese Question.

1t Is predicted that the Chinese exclusion
bill which is booked for early considera-
tiun in the Senate, will lead to considerabie
controversy. Wny should It? What is
there about the proposition calling for ex-
tended discussion at this time? There are
some differences to be adjusted about de-
tails bat they are not so numerous or diff
ficuIt as to threaten a real wrangle or to
Justify delay. Upon the main point popular
sentiment is fixed, and has been these dozen
years past. The law in existence was en-
acted in obedience To that. and the demand
for its renewal. with such changes as eX-
peri.rCe recommends. comes from the same
source. Why, then, except to write new
statute with care, should Congress give up
its valuable time to a subject so we'll un-
derstood and so cordially supported among
the people?
The stale and Insignificant charge that a
few labor organizations on the Pacific coast
are the fighting force behind this bill Is
again doing duty. Those organizations may
be accredited with great energy and stay
ing powers In the premises, but they have
allies and well wishers all over the coun-
try and in every walk of life. Labor would
to the first to feel the evils of unrestricted
Chinese immigration, but it would by no
would be rapid and general, and the ult1-
mate consequences far reaching and appall
ing The men in Congress therefore who
are pressing for the renewal of the law are
representing constituency truly national,
and may feel assured of hearty approval
of their efforts.
The latest reason offered against renew
ing the law-and 1t Is about weighty
anv of the others-is the fear that China
may be so offended as to refuse to par
t'cipate in the st. Louis exposition! Could
We afford to sell space at fair at such
price? Would it not be the dearest bar
gain We ever entered into In our lives?
Everybody desires success for the exposi
tion, and success is likely to be achieved.
but not on lines utterly at variance with
good sense and sound trading principles as
that bargain would be. 1t Is not necessary
to let down the bars to coolie labor In order
t. insure a Chinese exhibit at the ST. Louis
show.
passenger traffic of the steamship and the
railroad companies. the selfish interests of
contractors in the matter of low wages, and
rev this warning by one of the advance
agents of a great entertainment-the fact
remains. and is of compelling force, that
the true interests of the whole American
people require the renewal of the law keep
Ing the Chinese as a class out of American
teI ritOrY.
Evening star., 1902-03-24
A Peace Possibility in South Africa.

Keen interest attaches to the reports from
South Africa just at present, not because of
tidlpgs of fresh disasters to either side in
the stubborn war there raging but in con-
sequence of a prospect just opened that
peace may finally prevail without further
sacrifices. The visit Of the acting presi-
dent of the Transyaal and other Boer lead
ers to Pretoria and thence to Lord Kitche-
ner in the field under a flag Of truce is
hailed in London as the forerunner Of
practical peace proposals from the Beers
AT The Hague, on the other hand the Boer
r, representatives. aver that this is merely the
result of orders from London that the
British acquaint the Beers leaders with the
terms of the Anglo-Dutch notes recently
exchanged This latter theory seems
strained, for 1t Is unlikely that the British
commander would so interpret his orders as
10 ask the Beers into his camp to learn
the situation from him. The direct and
more probable way would be to send mes
sengers into the Boer camp with a memo
T2rdum of the notes.
Evening star., 1902-03-24
Block Houses and Cavalry.

Great Britain's experience in the Trans
vaal has resembled in some striking par
ticulars that of Spain in Cuba up to the
point of American Intervention. First the
block house system, inaugurated by Campos
and continued by Weyler and Blanco, proved
almost wholly ineffective. The insurgents
seemed to have fun with the garrisons Of
those little sentinel boxes, and treated with
contempt the wire fence obstructions that
led away from them. Maceo and Gomez
and Garcia continued to ride about at pleas
ure They would dash UP to a block house,
deliver a volley, and then cut and run be-
fore the Spaniards had recovered from their
panic. They went from province to prov
ince without restraint. riding through the
fences with ease. and stirring up the people
wherever they appeared. Spanish soldiers
were numerous and the Spanish command
ers were the ablest in commission, but the
Cubans kept the field and made things
warm for the enemy.
Then the Spaniards were slow to see. or
respond to, the necessity for cavalry. Eight
out of ten of their men should have been
mounted from the outset. 1t was a cavalry
mans war. The insurgents were all mount
ed and all trained to fight on horseback.
They We're a force Of rough riders, and
their mounts were, like themselves, hardy
sons of the soil. The Cuban pony is neither
biooded nor handsome, but he has endur-
ance and can come as near living on shaw
ings as any four-footed beast on top of
ground. AT last the Spaniards woke up
and made liberal investments in American
hOrsefiesh, but before they could fully equip
that arm of their service the destruction of
the Maine brought everything to head
on new line and the Jig was up with
them. But in all probability had that trag-
edy not 1ntervened the insurgents would
have continued to make it very uncomfor-
table for their enemies for a long time to
come How long is of course a question.
But an effective cavalry force is not licked
into shape in a day, and it would have
been months at least before Spain could
have worked with any degree of success
with her men In the saddle.
For Cuba read the Transyaal. For Maceo
Gomez and Garcia read Botha, DeWet and
Delarey. The English were as slow as the
Spaniards to wake up to the overshadowing
Importance Of cavalry. Their mounts now
are numerous. but they are not the equals
Of those Of the Beers. The South African
pony Is as hardy as his kinsman in Cuba
and lives on as little. The block houses do
not block the way. The Beers seem to
ride across the dead lines with safety. How
much longer they can keep up their present
activity Is a question. No Intervention In
their behalf is in sight OF seems possible
Evening star., 1902-03-24
The Opening Of Spring.

Such days as yesterday demonstrate that
the spring has come to Washington. In
door existence became a burden. The air
invited those within to get out into the
fields or woods. to tread the springy turf
and to smell the fragrance Of opening
leaves and flowers. Even those who could
not go beyond the confines Of the city, with
Its hard pavements and sidewalks and
frowning house fronts. might see the fringy-
foliage appearing in the shade trees ,and
their hearts were brighter for the realiza-
ton that the capitals greatest glories are
soon to appear. Were any argument need
ed to show the high value set upon the pub
lie parks by the people. tour through the
reservations would have effectively sup
piled 1t. Benches were filled and youngsters
romped over the lawns In those places
where the watchmen have wisely interpret
ed the rules. In the Geological Park alone
Evening star., 1902-03-24

matter directly to point. There Is now
pending bill to appropriate 100000 for
a new building jointly to accommodate the
executive offices and the departments Of
State and Justice. This will free the great
triple department building OF enc Of its
occupants, the smallest in point of size,
and will permit the War and Navy de-
partments to expand within their present
walls But there Is already enough OUT
side renting more than to account for
whatever additional room will be avail
able when the State Department moves
out That event cannot occur for several
years If Congress should act on the bill
at this session. Meanwhile the require
ments of both the Navy and War depart
ments are certain to grow largely, and the
spectacle is sure to be presented of another
humiiatng experience as these two great
organizations elbow each other Tor room
and appeal to Congress for rents and finally
scatter their surplus outside in imrrovised
quarters.
The park commission planned an elabo-
rate scheme of building emplacements and
so performed a great service to The gov
ernment. Its project of arrangement will
materially aid in solving the practical prob
lens. of capital making of the present and
the future But the commission did not,
lacking the authority. go further and in
dcate what buildings the government
should build at once as matter Of COM
mon sense provision. Such an inquiry
would perhaps call for the services Of an
other line of expert knowledge. architects
associating with direct representatives OF
the departments themselves. thus combin-
ing the technical and official elements nee
essary to propose practical p1ns.
Some such commission is imperativaly re-
quired unless the government is to so on
as In the past procrastinating and made
quately providing, leaving always n trail
Of undone work. accommodating urgent de-
mands for relief from session to session
and piling up the expenses as sites are
tardily bought at their naturally increased
values after the demand for their occupa-
ton has pressed for years.
Evening star., 1902-03-24
The Wood Pulp Trust.

From the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
The duty levied on the articles DESIGNATED
In the resolution (Of the American Publish
ers' Association makes it possible for the
wood pulp trust to impose upon the publish
ers OF the United States price which can
not. from Its exorbitance, be added to the
price Of the publication. and ~which, there
fore, while placing 1t in the power Of the
trust to charge what it pleases, strikes at
interests Of 1mmeasurably greater impor-
tance to the public than the revenue derived
from the imposition of the duty. The theory
Of the Dingley bill, and of all tariff enact
ments. is protection. and not destruction,
and the wood pulp tariff not only Is in the
line OF burdensome duties on the publishing
interests of the country. but at time when
enlightened public attention is drawn to the
absolute necessity of forest preservation, is,
in fact and in operation, an encourager Of
tn. destruction Of the forests Of spruce,
now diminishing in area at fearful rate.
Evening star., 1902-03-24
Republican Cohesion.

From the Galveston News.
In very short time the country will
again see the emptiness Of the threats of
the republicans. minority Of republi-
cans In Congress have been threatening to
do great things Of a sensational kind when
the majority attempt to pass a measure to
be called in few days. and then the char
acter Of republican threats will be again
disclosed. There may be here or there a
republican who will vote against the meas
ure. but he will be sure that the party
will carry 1t and not be offended at his
action before he says mo"
Evening star., 1902-03-24
Prince Fortunatus.

Prince Fortunatus had a purse,
The finest ever met,
The more he tried to empty 1t
The fuller it would get.
Yet human hopes all limits pass
This purse" said he. 'is slighti
A steel trust I will organize
And work 1t day and night"
The fate Of Fortunatus now
Men view with much dismay.
He Is SO rich, he vainly tries
To give his wealth away.
Evening star., 1902-03-24
German Trade.
From the .'iiwaukee Sentinel.

rOm tHE 'NWduKee SentIneI
Germany must either import the bulk OF
her foodstuffs. or else lose her people
through emigration and her export trade
through the high prices necessitated by
dear food Her industrial classes clearly
realize this, and the agrarian attempt to
stop American imports will meet with an
opposition at home far more effective than
any remonstrance from WASHINGTON can be-
Evening star., 1902-03-24
A Long Head.

What do You think We had better do
about this man who is abusing me in his
speeches?" asked Senator Sorghum.
'Well." was the answer, 'I've noticed
that If man can start out by being con-
tinually found fault with he's liable to land
securely in success some time or other. So
long as he keeps on abusing me don't do
anything. If he shows signs of quitting
offer to pay him to keep 1t up."
Evening star., 1902-03-24

yesterday according to the Official esti-
mates. 1900 people enjoyed the spring
scenes and the animal exhibits. Such q
day as yesterday would have strikingly
demonstrated the popularity of such great
public garden as the park commission pro-
poses for development in the Monument
grounds
Evening star., 1902-03-24

Senator Hanna has been described as car
ing but little for books. music or pictures
Still Mr.. Hanna has been too busy to show
great deal of public interest in such mat
ters even if his tastes had happened to run
that way
Evening star., 1902-03-24
SHOOTING STARS.
The Basis Of Prosperity,

when the farmer is prosperous. every
body is prosperous" said the man who in
duiges In dogmatic utterances.
That's right" answered Farmer Corn
tossel. When the farmers have money, the
gold brick operators, and side-show pro-
prietors, and lightning rod people and every
body begin to look for good times"
Evening star., 1902-03-24

Spain has established the eight hour sys-
tenn for workingmen in the employ Of the
government. Spain is few centuries be-
hind. but it may yet catch up with the pro-
ceSSfOn,
Evening star., 1902-03-24
Great Expectations.

The crocus peeping from his bed
Ere long must droop and hide his head,
For soon she'll glorify the town
My lady and her Easter gown.
Evening star., 1902-03-24

General Miles Is perhaps entitled to his
opinions. The War Department would evil
IDENTIFY be willing to see him establish a
monopoly of them.
Evening star., 1902-03-24

Emperor William should come over in
person. This country likes novelty, and de-
spite its interest in imperialism" has never
seen a real emperor.
Evening star., 1902-03-24
Not Afraid.
Insas City World.

From the Kansas City World.
The least interested person in the pro-
posed measure for the protection of the
President Is Mr.. Theodore Roosevelt OF
Washington. b. c. He Is firmly Of the
opinion that he 70 amply able to protect
himself
Evening star., 1902-03-24

Senator Tillman has not ventured to offer
any comments approving or otherwise on
the new arrangements for sword presen-
tation in South Carolina.
Evening star., 1902-03-24
Many Mentioned.
From the Chicago \

frOm the chicago news.
There are few statesmen between Chi
cago and San Francisco who have not been
mentioned for the Interior Department, but
probably they will be mentioned before the
appointment Is made.
Evening star., 1902-03-24

There are signs in the air that a large
amount of political excitement will have
to make way before long for the interest
in base ball.
Evening star., 1902-03-24

Santos-Dumont expects to demonstrate
that even though the Americans supply the
world with locomotives, they will have to
go to Europe after their air ships.
Evening star., 1902-03-24

The isthmian canal is an interesting sub
ject. Its continued in our next depart
ment must not be permitted to be over
worked
Evening star., 1902-03-24
Making Money.
From the Mexican Herald.

from the Mexican Herald.
The huge Pennsylvania Railway Com
pany earned gross last year as much as
half OF the total earnings of all the rail-
ways Of Great Britain and Ireland and ONE
third Of the amount Of the United States
governments receipts.
Evening star., 1902-03-24

The new telegraph and telephone expert
ments may go a long way toward simpli
flying the question of overhead wires ..
Evening star., 1902-03-24
Patriot Lukbau.

From the Tacoma Ledger.
Lukban. the Samar assassin, credited with
nghting for hberty.s was really trying to
establish himself - emperor. Actually, the
way these Ffliplnos refuse to live up to the
Boston estimate Of them b shameful.
Evening star., 1902-03-24

Philadelphia has the melancholy reputa-
tion among political observers of being in
iquitous without being especially interest
Evening star., 1902-03-24

Aguinaldo fails to see why he should not
come over to this country and get some of
the same kind of treatment that. was ac-
corded to Cervera
Evening star., 1902-03-24

The hens kindly consented to resume
business in time to prevent an Easter egg
from becoming a sybartic luxury.
Evening star., 1902-03-24
A Professional Criticism.

Il suppose that actor is familiar with the
principal characters of Shakespeare's
pIays?"
Yes answered Mr.. Stormington Barnes,
who had gone to see a rivals performance:
''offensyey familiar"
Evening star., 1902-03-24

Dom Paul has so completely effaced him
self that he cannot even start an occasional
rumor that he intends to retire from public
life r
Evening star., 1902-03-24

Some folks" said Uncle Eben, 'is so ter
r1ble good natured dat dey ruins de disposi-
t1ons OF fo' or five yuthuh folks dat has to
take up deir 'sponsbilities an do de worry
in fur EN-"
Evening star., 1902-03-24

Mr.. Cleveland will not reply to Mr..
Bryan's remarks. He has heard most of
them before
Evening star., 1902-03-24

The last word seems to be as much sought
in military circles as elsewhere.
Evening star., 1902-03-24

1yIn order to avoid delays ON ac-
count Of personal absence. letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
Office but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Depart
mentS according to tenor or purpose.
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For Sale,

Four room house, with lot. In
uulre at Review Office. II st If
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Look at Your Tickets Close.

Those who purchased automobile
tickets last night or any other time
had better take a look at their tick
cts. It was reported to the Fire
Department this morning that a
man purporting to be working for
the firemen's carnival, but in reality
employed by a supposed club To-
Gated In New Martinsville had
worked the saloons and business
houses last night, disposlug of auto
mobile tickets and quite a large
number of our citizens were taken
In. On yesterday bill poster was
sent to the New Martinsville Fair
to advertise the Firemen's Carnival
10 be held here In September and 1t
was noticed that an automobile
would be CHANGED off for the benefit
of the fire boys, and No. sooner had
the bill been circulated than a
neatly addressed young man ap
peared upon our streets and began
to sell automobile tickets, stating
that 1t was for the carnival; the
game was continued without inter-
ference until a late hour and 1t was
not discovered until he had de-
camped. However, the police and
fremen as we'll, are on the sharp
lookout and should he again appear
the authorities will take charge Of
him, We are always willing and
ready to do a charitable turn, but
we do not propose that the volun
teers shall be gold bricked" or bun
coed by a lot of schemers. Every
one purchasing tickets should be
careful and see that they are for the
fremen's carnival and tournament.
r. L. GREGORY,
President.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-08-21
Boen.:.McGinnis.

On Wednesday afternoon at the
home of the bride on Upper Wells
street, Miss Addie McGinnis, OF
this city, and Shedric Boon, OF the
Ohio side, were united In marriage
by Rev. G. w. Hatch. The we'd
ding was quiet but very beautiful
one and solemuized In the presence
of only the immediate family. An
elegant dinner was served and nu
merous wedding presents were re-
ceived by the bride who is the only
child OF Mr.. and Mrs. Jock McGin
mis-, an old and highly respe cted
Tyler county family. The groom
Is a we'll known oil employee aud
very popular. The young couple
will reside near tue city. The Oil
Review extend. congratulations.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-08-21
TWO VERY GOOD PROPOSITIONS
Our People Will No Doubt Accept and by Doing
so Will Secure Two New Window
Plants Here at Once.

AS our readers know, for some
time we have been working to Sc
cure manufacturing plants here and
II looks now as If we had landed
two window glass plants that will
be duplicates of the one we now
have here. As stated before, Messrs
Benedum, Bostaph and Fox have
agreed to duplicate every dollar we
raise for a plant. We are to raise
from fifteen to twenty thousand
dollars and they will put up a like
sum and build the plant. Both
pa, ties will be represented on the
Board of Directors. Postmaster
Work Is ont soliciting stock and
last night had over ten thousand
dollars and a site subscribed for
and we have no doubt but what
the amount needed will 'oon be
subscribed. 1t will no doubt be
good stock as our glass plant here
earned fifty per cent last year
The other proposition is, that GER
tain number of gentlemen who are
skilleds In the business will sub
scribe for one halt of the stock, our
citizens the other and thus capital
ize and start another here at once.
The company has secured a good
and practical manager to take hold
CT this company, and a committee
has been appointed to solicit stock
which will no doubt be subscribed
for readily. Stock that will pay
such dividends as fifty per cent
ought not to 60 begging long here.
We believe both factories will be
located here, which will give en-
ployment to at leas: $50 men. and
we do not have to pay penny IN
the way of a bonus All should
take hold of these two propositions
and push them to completion.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-08-21
hi People Know.

Why Is the name DeBelps Kid
ney Pills initiated? Why are dia-
monds initiated? DeBelps Kidney
Pills Is the most valuable medicine
the world has ever known. Nc
other medicine will Cure Bright's
disease and diabetes. NJ other
medicine has cured so many cases
of rheumatism, heart disease, lum.
bago, sciatics, dropsy, female weak
ness, urinary and bladder COM
plants. nervous diseases and disor-
ders of the blood And no other
medicine has never disappointed
Price rs cents a box. For sale by
D. A. Henderson,.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-08-21
EVILS OF ANTIPYRINE.

The use of antipv,ine TO- the re-
lief and cure of headaches has a de-
pressing influence on the heart,
and causes a arrangement of the
kidneys. Krause,s Headache Cap.
sules contain no antipyrlne, chloral,
morphine or any injurious ingredi
ent. They cure quickly and leave
the head clear and cool. Price 25c
Sold by c. W. Grier.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-08-21

Charles E. Kelley, we'll known in
business circles here, left the city
this afternoon for Ellenboro, RitCh
county. where he has an excellent
position with the Jarecki Mfg. com
pany. Mr.. Kelley was In the en-
ploy of S. e. Sybert, the north
Wells street grocer, and very pop
ular with hts employer and the
trade. AS superintendent of the
Baptist Sunday school he was uu'
excelled and the church expresses
universal regret at his departure.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-08-21
Missionary Society Organized.

Ga w, dne.day afternoon at the
home of Mrs. G. M. Stewart, OF
Wells street, the Baptist church
ladies recognized a missionary
society which includes the home
and foreign departments and starts
out with a large membership. The
following new officers were elected:
President, Mrs. Frank ]. Algeo;
vice president, Miss Blanche E.
Campbell; secretary, Mrs. Emma S.
Evans, and treasurer, Miss Matte
Stewart. ...
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-08-21
1t Needs o Tonic.

There are times when your liver
needs a tonic. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers expel all poison from
the system and act as tonic to the
liver. W. Scott, SCI Highland
Avenue, Milton, Pa, says: II
carried DeWit,'s Little Early Ris'
ers for several years and would not
be without them"
Opera House Drug Store.
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Aim Straight for Us in Our New Quarters.

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