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Evening star., 1902-04-26

The democrats of Virginia are under
promise to submit the new constitution to
the people. and some Of the most prominent
members of the convention that drafted 1t
are urging that the promise be kept. Others.
however. insist that the instrument should
be proclaimed and have done with it. Pub
lie sentiment is being sounded and the issue
Is in doubt.
The promise to submit was made at the
time the convention to revise the constitu-
tlon was ordered The main purpose then
was to disfranchise the negroes, and it
seemed a very simple matter. Nobody sup
posed that the convention would be in ses-
sion longer than six weeks. and 1t was an
entirely safe calculation that the conven-
tion's action respecting the negro vote
would be readily ratified by the people at
the polls But when the convention organ
lied it was seen at once that the scope of
it's labors would be very wide. The con-
vention. indeed. sat for eight months, and
it made a great many changes in the estab-
l:shed order of things. The new constitu-
tion is new in a number OF particulars.
and some of the features were bitterly con-
tested in the convention.
Those who favor proclaiming the consti-
Evening star., 1902-04-26

of affairs in search of the flood that would
bear him on to fortune. He finally found
it The Spanish war gave him his oppor-
tunity, and he improved it. He has cour-
age and contriyance, and he made them
count His star was bestowed upon him
by a man who knew something about the
qualities Of a soldier. William Mckinley
had no leanings toward mountebank. With
such an Endorsement, therefore. General
Funston Is justified in taking himself a little
seriously.
Only a few years ago Mr.. Carmack was
taking soundings to floods and fortune.
Journalism lost its SAVIOR, and he turned to
politics. In Tennessee silver was the popu-
lar cry-the "rashio." 16 to 1. Mr.. Carmack
raised his voice with 1t, and the people sent
him to the House. They then sent him to
the Senate. He advanced as rapidly in the
field of politics General Funston did in
the field of war. The silver issue, 1t is true,
is today as dead as a door nail. But Mr..
Carmack survives, and turns his attention
now to other issues-and treats them prob
ably just about as sapiently. No pent-up
Utica contracts his powers AS the coun-
try refuses to accept him as a financier. he
has something to offer on the subject of
Imperialism and tyranny. And If General
Funston has appeared to be little forward
and familiar in dealing with Mr.. Hoar. OBJ
serve with what chummy assurance Mr..
Carmack refers to ''Old John" Sherman
the same odd John," by the way whom
he probably denounced with great vigor in
the days of his silver campaigning.
The President Is a sportsman and loves
fair play. Why not give General Funston
a chance-just one. for his white alley?
Evening star., 1902-04-26
Carmack and Funston.

The President has silenced General Fun
ston bit too sOon-a bit too soon, that is
for the public gayety. The order was
doubtless proper enough from the viewpoint
OF discipline. but If it had been delayed but
few weeks what treat the country might
have enjoyed Think indeed of how will
Hngiy the newspapers would have given
space To the subject if General Funston
had been permitted to accept the Boston
fnvitati,n. and had improved the occasion
as doubtless he would have done-to reply
to Senator Carmack of Tennessee,
The two men are very much alike Both
are young. Both have advanced very rapid
ly from obscurity TO high place. Both are
aggressive and seif-conhdent. Neither feels
himself Outclassed in the presence of vet
Grams The one wears his sword as If he
had been born with II at his side The
other tackles the highest questions of state
with a confidence as great as any man
ever felt. In truth. it may be said that
Funston is the Carmack of the army, and
Carmack the Funston OF the Senate.
Only few years ago and General Fun
ston was sounding the different currents
Evening star., 1902-04-26
Base Ball and Law,

The base ball season opens with more TO
entertain the fans than usual Between
runs and writs. passed balls and petitions,
In shoots and injunctions, the rooters are
Kept guessing day and night. To the or
dinary enjoyment of the game is added the
possibility of the sudden appearance OF the
long arm of the law. ruthessly removing a
star player from his accustomed firma-
nent- The wires are carrying MESA ges
more pregnant with meaning to the pIay-
ers than the wireless signals which pa ss
between catcher and pitcher and coacher
and runner The man who counts the gate
receipts must look after the retaining fees.
and the man who chases the foul balls must
lawyers OF the opposition. And the legal
end or the game is as exciting In it's ''gforf-
Gus possibilities as the sport itself At
any moment the other side, appa arently
without hope. may rally with bunch of
legal base hits and take a commanding lead
II Is becoming evident that the modern
ideal Of a base ball manager must be
changed Instead of a man of tact in the
handling Of athletics. cajoling the despond-
ent and restraining the "chesty.' devising
new combinations of hitters and runners.
working new tricks on the opposition in
the field. he must be well versed in the law
must know the exact carrying force of A
state writ. be familiar with the curves of
the restraining order and solve the legal
signals of the rival league. All of which
ma Res the managers life lively one and
gives the public plenty Of uncertainty
Evening star., 1902-04-26
More Than One Hundred Responses.

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medium Is pretty conclusively shown by the
following unsolicited testimonial:
Germantown, Nd, April II. 1902.
The Evening Star Newspaper Co., Wash
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of my house. etc.
l am glad to say that in three days af-
terward, or rather after the first insertion
Of this advertisement, / received over one
hundred replies.
Your representative assured me of the fact
that The Star was leader, in advertise
ments, as well as otherwise in a newspaper
sense. for instance. and l thought that
would, of course receive a number of re-
plies: but / little dreamed that an ava
lanche Of them would be the result of a
three days advertisement. Allow me to
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row more than convinced that The Star as
an advertising medium has now no supe-
rior. as far as my limited experience in
this matter is concerned
Again thanking you most heartily, am,
sir, yours most sincerely,
W. s. RICE.
Evening star., 1902-04-26
German Captains Of Industry,

1t was the kaiser's wish that Prince
Henry while in the United States should
meet with others the Captains of Industry.
He wanted his brother to shake hands and
converse with the men 50 prominently iden-
titled with Americas great prestige in the
business world. The princes program was
arranged with that object in view. and not
only In New York, where representative
business men dined the distinguished Wis
itor, but elsewhere the reception commit
tees were largely made up of men who do
things. Prince Henry seemed pleased and
evidently he was instructed. He has made
his report to his brother, and now we have
the news that the kaiser is showing un-
usual attention to the Captains of Industry
among his own subjects. The German with
large business ideas is to be encouraged to
do for the fatherland what his prototype
across the Atlantic is doing for this country.
Naturally there is vigorous protest from
the titled classes. The men whose remote
ancestors did things. and who are of
sequence now largely because of inherited
honors and wealth. feel outraged by these
manifestations Of respect by the kaiser for
men whose only claim to consideration is
the paltry matter OF brains and enterprise
possessed by themselves. 1t grovels them
to see the imperial hand offered to subjects
Of that grade. and the imperial ear opened
to suggestions from such source about
matters of trade and vulgar prosperity.
They fear revolution, with the result
that the chief concern may be the keeping
OF Germany abreast of the great CONNER
cal procession. and the multiplying OF
drummers instead Of drums.
First blood. then, let us say. for our side
Some supersensitive snobs among us were
afraid that the visit of Prince Henry would
corrupt the plain everyday spirit Of
people. There would be too much kowtow-
ing to royalty. The rich and pretentious
would lose their heads and sweep others
along in their Snowy train. The country
would be made laughing stock for Europe
But We stood the storm. Our guest proved
to be entirely natural and unaffected him
self, and greatly reduced our danger. All
we had to do was to be as natural and un-
affected ourselves. and show him America
in its everyday estate. Evidently we accom-
plished that for his Impressions of the
working spirit of the United States COM
municated to his brother are at the bottom
Of this protest of the German nobility
against the rise Of a new order in Germany.
America, 1t would appear. withstands the
influence of royalty much more easily than
Germany does the influence Of democracy.
Evening star., 1902-04-26
The Exposed Death Trap.

The Commissioners explain that they
have repeatedly asked Congress for an ap-
propriation for the fencing in OF James
Creek canal. but have failed to secure a re-
sponse. 1t appears to be thought at the
District building that there Is no warrant
for the use Of a contingent fund for the
construction of a fence designed to save
life, the emergency appropriation at the
command of the health officer being intend
ed only to prevent disease. Of course the
treasury officers might possibly refuse
to consider the preventing Of death as a
function of the health department. There
may be difference in financial law be-
tween the checking Of the agency of death
and the checking of death itself But a
question. 1t furthermore appears that one
reason for the neglect of Congress in this
regard is the prospect that some day the
canal will he obliterated by being turned
into the sewer system. That some day
however, is another of the movable feasts
of the local calendar. There is enough mar
gin between the present and that elusive
date to warrant the construction of picket
fence for which. indeed. If the Commits
sioners are really unable to secure either
direct appropriations or treasury permission
to use the contingent fund. the public would
probably pay out of It's own pocket. A
popular ten-cent subscription would in a
short time raise enough money to erect an
effective barrier between the public and the
death trap. The capital of the republic
ought not, however. to be compelled to de-
pend upon the pennies of the charitable for
an elementary means of self-protection.
Evening star., 1902-04-26

tuition are afraid Of the electorate on a
proposition so very different from what was
in the public mind at the time a new IN
strument was ordered The suffrage ques-
ton has not lost It's importance, but 1t has
lost something Of its former prominence
The people stand ready to inderse that
clause Of the conventions labors, but their
attitude as to other clauses is regarded as
uncertain. The negro. as matters now
stand. Is clearly as good as disfranchised
His vote avails him nothing. The state is
easily and solidly democratic 80 far as he is
concerned. So that If the new constitution
as whole should not strike the people
favorably upon closer examination, the suf-
frage clause alone might not be able to
carry 1t through.
Most likely also, those who favor procla-
nation have in mind the election that was
held In Alabama last year, when a new
constitution was submitted to the people.
The democracy divided on the question. and
a great scandal resulted. The new consti-
tuition was ratified but those who op-
posed tiled by democrats of national rep
utation-openly charged that the means en-
ployed were unlawful and outrageous Sta
t1stlcs were submitted to show that the
returns from the black belt had been used
ID make the negroes appear as having voted
against their own interests; and in that
way the vote in the white belt, which was
heaVlly against ratification, was overcome
HAD tne constitution been proclaimed this
performance of course would not have been
necessary. If the Virginia constitution is
submitted will it be necessary to count
1t in?
Evening star., 1902-04-26
The Egoist.

I am the man who runs them all!
l stand in conscious power
Upon my homemade pedestal,
The hero of the hour.
DEGREES of kings or words of wit
Which mighty minds reveal,
Can never hope to make a hit
Until they bear my seal.
l do not toll. 1 but compile
The scroll that tells renown;
Men coo ike children when l smile
And tremble when l frown.
'Tis thus the lordly egoiSt sings
While earnest workers strive
And find the joy that doing brings,
Nor know that he's alive.
Evening star., 1902-04-26

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most popular colors at present are tan, navy
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First Aoor.
Evening star., 1902-04-26
Talking Officers.
IHIKlnR U1uCefS.
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
For long time prior to the Spanish war
officers of the army and navy were in little
danger of saying things that had better be
left unSaid, for two reasons: There were
few subjects on which they were strongly
moved to express themselves. and their
views were seldom solicited. Since then
they have been sorely tempted. and a con-
siderable number Of them have succumbed
At first the navy seemed to be particularly
susceptible to internal and external pres
sure but Of late the tendency to explode
has been more clearly manifest in the
army.
Evening star., 1902-04-26
Econouy.

Charley dear" said young Mrs. Torkins
Il did just what you told me to-
You mean about economizing?"
Yes. Instead of buying sirloin steak.
bought porterhouse. 1t isn't nearly s.
large, you know"
Evening star., 1902-04-26
SHOOTING STARS.
In the Restaurant.

What have you got today?'
Beefsteak. roast beef. corned-"
Beef! What are you talking about? Dc
you think am Pierpont Morgan. to afford
such extravaganza? Bring me a dish OF
terrapin. pate re. foie gras salad and some
strawberry shortcake"
Evening star., 1902-04-26
Providing for the Future,

That was very liberal allowance you
made your titled son-in-law.''
Yes" answered the American million
aire.
Don't you think you will encourage him
in habits of idleness."
Not a bit of it. l am going to teach
him to play poker and keep him hustling to
hold on to it,
Evening star., 1902-04-26
Art and S.

Are you not sometimes downcast to
think that you are obliged to apply your
self to art for money!"
Yes. answered Mr.. Stormington Barnes:
but not as downcast as l am when l am
applying myself to art and not getting the
money"
Evening star., 1902-04-26

The Congressional Record is to be COM
pllmented for the manner in which its
editors refrain from having a conniptfon
every time some rural journal reproduces
one of its articles with complimentary
comment
Evening star., 1902-04-26

William Jennings Bryan is now quoted as
refusing absolutely to be a candidate In
1904 This would imply that some one has
been Goa king him.
Evening star., 1902-04-26
A Practical Joker.

Each year they sing of smiling Spring;
With her uncertain wiles
Which such rude shocks to mortals bring
What wonder that she smiles.
Evening star., 1902-04-26
As Seen From Afar.

United States senators are mighty busy
people," said Farmer Corntossel.
Yes answered his wife, lit appears like
they was either maxim or breakin laws all
the time
Evening star., 1902-04-26
Beef Lesson From History.

From the New York Sun.
In 1882 the prices of beef scared and there
was great distress Dressed beef sold for 15
cents pound. Families eliminated meat
from the bill of fare and in two weeks the
price dropped cents a pound and stayed
down.
Evening star., 1902-04-26

The king of Belgium is not much more
potential quantity in affairs than the King OF
England. and has infinitely more trouble in
holding his position.
Evening star., 1902-04-26

Some day the public will be startled by a
news item to the effect that complete peace
prevails at Paterson.
Evening star., 1902-04-26

UIn 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, hut simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial Business Depart
ments. according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1902-04-26

senator Money set a good example to
some OF his colleagues by going outside the
Capitol to have his trouble :.
Evening star., 1902-04-26

Mr.. Gates allusion TO ]. Pierpont Nor
gan as THE salt of the earth" is good
Who represents the pepper. vinegar and
nIustar rd2 Russell Sage?
Evening star., 1902-04-26

The beef trust may promise not to go any
higher, but will take it's time about getting
off its present perch
Evening star., 1902-04-26

great deal about history may be learned
by taking the trouble to note the inexcusa
Bile blunders in historical novels
Evening star., 1902-04-26

If. as their promoters say, trusts have a
tendency to benefit mankind, the present
generation should soon have occasion for
unlimited rejoicing.
Evening star., 1902-04-26

1t is no longer considered fair argument
to make fun of a man for having been a
military hero
Evening star., 1902-04-26
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Evening star., 1902-04-26

n military hero is likely not only to say
things he VIII be sorry for himself. but
to cause other people TO do the same
Evening star., 1902-04-26
The Virginia Constitution.

The terrible struggle for new effects /
base ball slang has begun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-17
MY LADY NICOTINE.
Curious Meditations Upon the Smok
ing Habit.

There must be great army of men
who smoke an ounce of tobacco a day.
Such worthy smokers are, of course
men of a philOsophic and rejecting dis
position, although they do not always
care to favor the world with the results
of the high meditations due to the IN
fluence of the soothing weed
1t will be new, even to many of these
to know that it would take no less than
ninety-eight years to dispose OF ton OIL
tobacco at this rate of consumption, ana
it will be still more surprising to con-
slider the magnitude Of this amount I'M
der various aspects.
The smoker of an ounce a day IS al
most invariably faithful disciple of TIT
pipe. He may submit to cigar or
cigarette to please the ladies. but the
pipe remains his true love. Hence we
will first suppose that our ton of to-
bacco is to be sacrificed to My Lady
Nicotine in the homely pipe. If the or
binary ounce packets in which the TO-
bacco is probably bought were piled in
a single column they would tower to a
height of 27OO feet Arranged in a solid
block they would form a cube of packed
''shag'' measuring thirteen feet in every
direction or more than twice the ne1ghE
of man.
We might conceive a pipe specially
built to consume this mass. Such pipe
if built on the plan of the familiar briar.
would be 100 feet long, and the bow
would be twenty feet in diameter This
Should the smoker of such a huge pipe
full prefer the "Churchvarden," he
would obtain a graceful clay 500 feet
| long. On a low average two matches
are used to each pipe of tobacco. After
his 100000 pipes the smoker would have
used as many matches as would stretch
from London to Coventry, or Bath OF
| Gloucester, if placed end to end. The
timber would be barely contained in 2
grove of twenty stalwart trees eacf
forty feet high. The heat energy repre-
scented, and which is largely waste
would serve to run locomotive a con-
siderable distance.
We must not forget that there are
many who prefer the mild cigarette LIE
us consider our ton of tobacco in thu;
form. There will be a considerable diff
ference in the actual number of cigar
ettCs consumed if the smoker makes III!
oWT in preference to buying them rad.
made. In the former case he will tur.
no fewer than 100000 in fragran
smoke; quantity which if placed il
order would make a thin white line from
London TO Brighton, and in the latte
case they would stretch for 81 miles
Placed side by side. they would pave
small pathway five miles long.
Could we make these cigarettes int
one huge whole. we should obtain
100 feet long. A man built in proportion
to enjoy this little smoke would be
mere 2.200 feet high. The consumer Q
this tobacco may. like Svengali. be
lover of the big cigar of the Havana.
so he must be prepared to spend at leas
SO, 600, of which e 500 will be wasted /
| flag endS.-Tit- Bits
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-17
Metallurgz BulIding and the Han Of Lilo

Metallurgy Building and the Hall of Lib
eral Arts.
The Varied Industries Building and the
Manufacturers Building, which cover
about 10 acres each, occupy the ground
formerly used for a race track and for
golf links.
From the Government Building west to
the cascades and from Skinker road east
to the Cascades terraces will be excavat-
ed on the face of the hill to provide space
for walks on the south side of the south
ern line of the main buildings
A costly and handsome concrete arch
bridge has been erected at Grand Drive,
over the River des Peres just east of
the fair grounds. This is built of Port
land cement concrete strengthened with
corrugated steel bars. The coping of this
bridge is surmounted with handsome
iron railing ornamented with terracotta
posts.
A steel and wood bridge was also erect
ed near the park stables designed TO
carry the heavy park rollers. This bridge
has span of 50 feet without an obstruc-
ton in the channel.
All these improveE7 ents in Forest Park
were made without expense to the city
While serving the exposition in the estab-
lishment of grade for roads. walks, build
ings and terraces, the director Of works
and his engineers have always kept in
mind the restoration of the park to the
people of ST. Louis in an improved con-
ditiOn