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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Gov. Cummins at Detroit.

Gov. Cummins Of Iowa at Detroit yester-
day concluded an able address on reciproc-
tty as follows:
1.-THE protective policy Of the United
States Is impregnable against the ASA ults
Of its enemies; and IL the citadel ever falls
1t will be because it's friends sleep while
the world Is awake; 1t will be because Its
so obnoxious that they obscure the right
eousness and the glory Of the principle
ITSELF
Here Is a great deal in a nutshell. It
would be difficult, indeed, to pack more OF
fact and warning into the space. Protection
Is in no danger from those who are urging
limited revision Of the tariff, and 1t has
quite az little to fear from the out-and-out
free traders. The policy has so thoroughly
justified itself in the past five years that,
leaving out all the history OF its previous
successful application to our affairs, 1t Is
strong In the confidence Of the great ma
jority OF the people by its achievements
during that period alone. One has only to
look about him. to examine our trade sta
tistics, and to read the outgivings Of
notable men Of business, to be convinced Of
the value OF the American principle Of pro-
tecting American labor and American in
dustries against ruinous foreign competi-
ton.
But the protection that stands so cordially
approved has been applied to industries
that stood in need OF It, No appeal was
made in behalf Of industries that were
firmly established and had no claim upon
such assistance. Such an appeal would
have raised an entirely new question, and
would probably have been rejected. The
free traders laughed at the phrase. ''strug-
Cling infant industries" but 1t was easily
demonstrated that there were such indus
tries, and that protection, wisely adjust ed
to their demands, would build them up,
and that the country generally would ben
eft. Accordingly, protection was 80 ap-
Piled and the result stands confessed as q
great national blessing
Now, however, the question Of protecting
industries that need no protection Is raised,
and 1t must be met. That proposition. as
Gov. Cummins truly says. perverts the
whole principle Of protection. It imperils
protection. If insisted upon; II pushed too
far; II aggressively put forward to defeat
a readjust ment Of tariff schedules which at
the time OF their framing were expected so
to operate as to make REIMBURSEMENT from
abundant prosperity equitable and neces-
sary, It may bring protection down in ruin
on our heads. The enemies OF protection,
changes whatever In the present tariff law.
but. with the cries Of standing pat" and
letting well enough alone" are rallying
support On Hines OF danger to the republi-
can party and tosthe count ny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Venezuela.
From the New York Tribune.

fFOm the view 1Ofk 1rlDune.
There is room for division OF sentiment
concerning the dispute and the manner in
which the European powers are compelling
q settlement. The present government Of
Venezuela does not command the highest
degree Of sympathy and respect. It is die
tatorial. and Is opposed by large part OF
the Venezuelan people. Its conduct has not
been such as to commend 1t to the world.
It ought to pay its debts and discharge all
legitimate obligations which rest upon It,
It cannot hope to find in the Monroe doc
trine or in the United States a screen
against the consequences of i'll doing. On
the other hand, 1t doubtless seems to some
rather harsh to expect payment Of claims
30 peremptorily at the very moment when
Venezuela is embarrassed with the results
OF a costly war, and it may seem arbitrary
to do SO by such means. Other countries,
including some In Europe. have delayed to
meet their undoubted obligations and to
furnish indemnity for their misdeeds, and
yet have not been subjected to force, as
Venezuela now Is. The question may not
tllogically be raised why Venezuela should
be treated more harshly than other equally
bad offenders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Cuba's Trunk Railway.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.

The formal opening OF the Backbone
railway in Cuba, as the new line built by
Sir William Van Horne and his associates
from Havana to Santiago is called, marks
has often been made that there were only
two crops possible In Cuba, sugar and to-
bacco, and that because of poor Transports
ton facilities few of the natural resources
Of the statements is entirely true. There
are many crops possible in Cuba IL the ma
lives are willing to learn anything. and
laziness has had more to do with the back
OF transportation. Commercially and stra-
logically the line Is Of the first Importance
It ought to have been built fifty years ago
II Spain had spent 1.-THE of the money In
building this road that she wasted in try.
ing to put down revolutions she would
have saved money and probably the island
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Illusions.

Behind the scenes. the villain smiles,
The comrade Of little child;
The tyrant grim his time beguiles
With pastimes innocent and mild.
The gay comedian whose jest
Before the lights rings swift and clear
Is grave and gentler than the rest,
And sometimes sheds a secret tear.
Ye statesmen whom we view afar
To history's ends the glorious means,
I sometimes wonder If you are
The same when viewed behind the scenes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Unostentatious Merit.

Sonny" said Pickanninny Jims mother,
IT wants you to go ahaid bout yoh bust
ness an not try to put on style. Jes' 'mem-
Der dat de folks what makes de mos
'sturbance ain always de folks what's dom
de actual work.
Oats rightf NANNY. Look at Sanity
Clause. He jes' comes aroun' quiet an goes
away, an we wouldn hab bit mo- respeek
fob him If he wus to come aroun' wifi a
brass band"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Not Borrowed.

HAS Mr.. Washington any original ideasT'
"One" answered Miss Cayenne; "the idea
that his views are original Is exclusively his
own"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
A Moral Warning.

do you think such a play as you are
producing conveys any valuable suggestion
to the intelligence?"
yes answered the manager; ''peonls
who see 1t once will know better than to-
attend another performance Of it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
A PARODY.

Life is real, life is earnest,
And the grave is not its goal;
It's great aim, thou sadly learnest,
Is to get sufficient coal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
Curb the Trusts.
From the pittsbura Gazette,

From the Ptttshurg Gaxetts.
The effective antitrust bill must provide,
nrst Of all, for publicity. and then prescribe
penalties for specific abuses Of corporate
powerA together with ways and means for
executing tn provisions. The weakness Of
the Hhsfman law II admittedly the difaoulty
OF snfoeoine IT. penalties or Of obtaining
evidence Of lts violation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11

Prospective Speaker Cannon must expect
to be Indignantly classified as nothing more
than political toy pistol by people whom
his rulings chance to offend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11

II SPANS opinion Is needed European
warships In the nelghborhood Of Admiral
Dewey will take particular pains to be sure
they are right before going ahead
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11

A man with a microscope can find bac-
terra in anything Society may as well
make up its mind to put up with them and
be thankful they are not as large as mos
Quitoes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11

Automobile speed contests are still being
held regardless Of the fact that the great
problem Is to keep the machines going
capacity within reasonable limitations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
No DECEPTION.

ct have never yet deceived my constitu-
ents," said the statesman.
That's right" answered Farmer Corn
tossel 1--WE have always known what you
were up to; but what were we going to do
about itT' 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11

New York aldermen have doubtless been
impressed with the fact that there is d
limit 10 the underground methods that may
be employed even In building a tunnel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11

There seems to be more or less Of dis
position to shove Mr.. Booker Washington
into politics whether he approves or not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11

The Sultan Of Bacolod is one OF the IA.
nous men who have succeeded in abso.
lutely keeping a resolve to retire from pub.
lie life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11

Sir Thomas says he is going to lift the
cup. and Washington is once again looking
for pennant-winning club next year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11

General De Wet Is not the first military
celebrity who has laid aside the sword in
order to take his pen in hand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11

President Castro's conception Of the Mon
roe doctrine has tendency to vary with
shifting circumstances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11

In their hours OF leisure Mr. ]. Hamilton
Lewis and Mr.. Billy Mason might get to-
gether and corner the supply Of political
huunor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11

This year "a useful Christmas present"
means ton Of coal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11

As usual. the Christmas-gift custom will
be sadly everdone by some people, and
culpably sighted by others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11
SHOOTING STARS.

Chicago Is getting little weary Of its
fame as a first-class fire town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-11

-Four Eideriown Longing Robes,
blue and pink; made with fitted ba
down collar. trimmed with satin fold
frogs and tassel: slightly soiled d.
from handling. These sold for ~
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-02
Ensineer out~its Train Robbers.

PARIS, Tex, May 2.-An attempt was made Wednesday night to hold up the Frisco express train between Seligman and Washburn, Mo. Two men boarded the blind baggage car at the former place, and after the train pulled out they climbed over the tender into the cab and covered the engineer and fireman with reyolvers They or dered the engineer to increase speed, but to stop when they gave the signal. Two miles beyond Seligman they ex- pected to stop. Seven or eight men appeared at the spot designated as the train approached. The engineer had pulled the throttle wide open and when ordered to stop was making more than mile minute down grade. 1t was impossible to stop within half mile. After leaving the confederates out of sight the robbers abused the engineer for not stopping and ordered him to let them off at Washburn, q way station The engineer obeyed, and the two would be robbers escaped.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-02
FATHER TRAYNOR's GIFT,
Danbury Congregation Give Substan-
 tial Token of Their Reward.

DanDury Congregation Give oipstan-
 tial Token of Their Reward.
 The people of St Peters Catholic church presented to Rev. M. ]. Trayuor Wednesday night a purse containing S32l, as a token of their love and es- teem. Father Traynor, who has been assistant pastor of the Ehurch for sev- eral years, was recently appointed pas, tor of the new parish Of WaserVille and Oakville.
 The presentation took place at re- ception which was held in his honor III the chapel of St Peters church, and which was attended by a. very large number of people of the parish. The gift was but one evidence of the place of affection which Father Traynor holds in the hearts of the people whose spiritual director and guide he was dur ing the years of his work here.
 There was a pleasing program of musical and literary numbers rendered and speeches were made by Rev H. J. Lynch, pastor of the church, and Rev Luke Lawlor, principal of the narochial school
 The presentation speech was made by NJ. J. Barrett in behalf of the people of the parish. Father Traynor was deeply touched by the generous gift and the spirit which it manifested, and he showed in the remarks which 1t made how deeply he was affected. Ii would be safe to say that when It finished speaking there. was not a dry eye in the chapel.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-02
MADE OFF WITH $40.
Forgot About Getting Married When
 He Got Hold of the Money

Forgot About Getting Married When
 He Got Hold of the Money.
 A colored woman from Lakeville, giving her name as Rose Matthews, spent last night i'll the police station, and told the following story i'll explan ation for her presence. She was quite fashionably dressed, but seemed to be living in the slough of despond. She said that she came from Lakeville yes terday with her husband to be. They visited some friends at the ''red house" on Abbott avenue and then took walk. They visited a restaurant in the rink building where she said she for merly worked and before going there gave her husband to be $40 to keep for her, all the money she had in the world. The restaurant was Durand's. and while she was conversing with some of the employees her bridegroom left. Upon finding herself deserted she hastened to her friends on Abbott ave nue and upon their suggestion went to the police station. Nothing has yet been heard of the recreant sweetheart.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-02
BROOKLYN BRIEFS

John Murphy has returned from q trip to the Adirondacks.
 At the Third Congregational church next Wednesday night the fifth and deciding basket ball game between the Third church team and the Green Peas of the Y, M. c. A. will be played
 1.-The Blizzard base ball team would like to play any team in the city whose players are under 15 years, the Brook Streets preferred A game may be ar ranged by seeing James Bagley, 531 North Riverside street.
 -The Young Sunshines would like to play any team in the city whose play CTS are under 13 years The lineup is as follows: Catcher, T. FIannagan: pitcher, A. Petrite; first base, P. Shea: second base, R. Quinn; third base, A. Renison; shortstop, F. Quinn; right field, G. Adams; center field, H. Nor rison; left field, B. Dressel. Any per- son desiring game call on Manager Henry Brown, 26 South Wilson street.
 -On last Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock the Rev Benjamin F. Root, pas- tor the Third Congregational church, gave the first of a series of lectures to the children of the parish In the lecture room of the church. There was a large attendance. The subject of the lecture was. "Ye are the light of the world" The subjects for the remaining lectures are as follows: May 1, "A Spadeful of Earth;;'' May II, Prom Little 1'blngs;" May IS, "A Beautiful Coat;;'' May 9, Soldiers of Jesus;' June i, little Foxes" June s, "Flowers;" June 15, "A Sweet Food;' June 22, ''The New Jerusalem"
 "A large audience witnessed a very pleasing entertainment in the lecture room of the Third Congregational church last night. The program was as follows: Piano solo, Robert I-eddy; vocal solo. Miss Katherine Nassau; vio- | lin solo, Napoleon Martel, accompanist, Arthur Martel; vocal selections, the Misses Katherine, Elizabeth, Marie and Rose Nassau; selections, the Daughters of Liberty string orchestra, consisting of Dayton Henry, Frank Henry, How ard Bowen and the Misses Minnie Kce- Ter, Mary Robins and Rae Sczmanan- ski; banjo solo, Daniel Blansfeld; rnan- dolin selections. Dayton and Frank Henry; vocal solo. Miss Katherine Mason. Each number was very pleas ing and was heartily enccrsd. After the entertainment refreshments were served.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-02
schIey In Mississippi.

I JACKSON, Miss, May 2.-One year ago Jackson received President McKin- ley as visitor, and 5000 patriotic citi- zens of Mississippi came to pay him homage. An equal number gathered in this city in honor of the arrival of Ad- miral Schley and his wife, and the wei come they received was one of whole souled southern hospitality. The city was given over to the distinguished vis- itors from the moment they arrived in the morning until they departed for Meridian at night, and thousands of people from many parts of the state en- Enthusiastically greeted the admiral until the trains arrival.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-02
thafrer Heads Amalgamated.

WHEELING, W. Va, May 2.-All that now remains to be done by the Amalgamated association is the cleo ton of vice president, the appointment of the conference committee and the selection of the next convention city. The election, which resulted in de- cisive victory for all the present off cers, was the principal business yester- day. As forecasted, the opposition to President Shaffer centered their hopes in Thomas Williams of Zanesville, O., who was the only opposing candidate. The name of Assistant Secretary M. F. Tighe was not presented. Shaffer was triumphantly elected, receiving 14S votes to Williams 56. When the result was announced, the executive received a great ovation. It is his fourth term.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-02
FAIR ONES ASSEMBLE.
Convention of Woman's Clubs at Los
 Angeles.

LOS ANGELES, Cal., May 2.-The formal opening of the club woman's convention yesterday afternoon was markedly brilliant. Hundreds of dele gates and visitors packed the Simpson auditorium to the roof. The interior was embellished with 50.0o0 calla lil- ies, and representative American wo- men sat on the platform, while the usual happy greetings were exchanged between hostesses and guests.
 The opening day was otherwise dis tinguished by two separate questions which would have developed into sen- sations had they reached the conyen- ton. One of them, which got as far as the board of directors, had to do with turning down a delegate from a secret society," The other, which concerned the possible unseating of Mrs. Roberts of Salt Lake City, wife of the former congressman from Utah, in the event that she should try to appear as delc- gate, was squelched in its native state.
 In the meantime the real skeleton, the colored question, will make away with enough time i'll the course of con- vention events.
 Undoubtedly one feature that largely made impressive the opening session was the floral scheme, possible only in the land of flowers. The California lilies not only banked solidly the back of the platform, but the two balconies their entire length, while great clusters were tied to every aisle seat in the house.
 After invocation by Mrs. Chester F. Garland addresses of welcome were delivered by Governor Henry T. Gage, Mayor M. P. Snyder, Mrs. Kate A. Bulkeley of Oakland, president of tina California federation, and Mrs. Josiah Cowles, president of the local biennial board. Mrs. Lowe responded in so gracious a manner as to call out rounds | of applause. Then came greetings from fraternal delegates.
 l The official reception, which closed | the day, came off i'll the evening under | the auspices of the Friday Morning | club at the Women's clubhouse, a | quaint structure of mission architec- l ture, which had been transformed into tropical bower.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-02
lBRARY WILL OPEN MONDAY
Alterations Made by Librarian-New

AIteId tiOuS Mdue Dy IlpIdiidli -~NSf "
 Books by Irish Authors.
 The health authorities having been duly consulted, the Bronson library will be re-opened on Monday morning, May 9th.
 Much hard work has been done in the interval by the librarian and her assistants, the results of which though not perhaps understood, will be direct ly felt by the public in increased facil- ities for prompt and efficient service
 A notable change will be evident in the appearance of the hallway and de- livery room which have been repainted i'll soft shades of brown and cream color, and in the reading room where an ornamental metal ceiling has re- placed the cracked and uncertain plas- tering.
 Many new books have been added, among them some by Irish authors, which will interest members of the Catholic Literary society whose books were destroyed in the fire. There is a full set of novels by such authors as Banim, Carleton, Griffin and Lover, poems by Thomas Davis, Father Ryan and others, and ..The Collegians,' a novel from which the .Colleen Bawn' was dramatized. There are also The Life of Michael Dayitt.' by Cashman, and a short and popular history of Ire land by Sullivan. The Treasury of Irish Poetry in the English Tongue,' y edited by Stopford Brooke, is book recently published and contains inter esting biographical sketches as well as representative poems of many authors. ''The Poets of the Nation" and those inspired by the Fenian movement are represented by some ringing patriotic ballads, and the mysticism of the poet of the Celtic revival is explained in a short introductory essay.
 These books and many others, with the two months accumulation of mag azines will be ready for circulation on Monday, and may be examined on the "Open shelf'' of the librarians office.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-02
POLICE co URT DOINGS
Certificate Saved Elmer
 Tullar from a Fine

Physicians Certificate Saved Elmer
 Tullar from a Fine.
 Tn the city court to-day before Judge Burpee, Thomas Mccarthy was fined $10 and costs for intoxication. He was arrested yesterday afternoon on Bald win street while, with two others, he was trying to steal and empty barrel. Though only 19 years old, this made this third time he has been arrested this year for intoxication.
 A complaint against Elmer Tullar for not sending his child to school was nolled. Tullar refused to have his child vaccinated, but a certificate from a physician to the effect that the child-s health would not stand the operation saved him.
 A little boy named John Lyons, aged , years, was committed to the tenn porary home. His parents are in town, but have done nothing for him almost since his birth.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-02
aeroes of 1777 Remembered.

READING, Pa, May 2.-A historical monument has been unveiled and dedi- cated at Ephrata. The monument, which is a shaft of solid granite thir- ty-nine feet high, was erected in mem ory of the heroes of the battle of Brandywine which was fought on Sept. II, TIT. About 400 of the sick and wounded were brought to Ephrata. Two hundred died and were buried on Zion hill, where the monument stands. Ex-Governor Pattison was among the speakers.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-02
Fair Postponement.

ST. LOUIS, May 2.--President D. R. Francis of the Louisiana Purchase Ex- position company says that final action by the executive committee on the question of postponing the worlds fair until 1904 will probably be taken before the close of the present week. The executive committee is waiting to hear from Senator Cockrell at Wash ington before taking this action.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-02
President at Annapolis.

fWASHINGTON, 4 May 2.-President fRoosevelt left here this morning for Annapolis to present the diplomas to the graduating class of the Naval acad- emy. He will return to Washington about 6 o'clock in the evening. With the president went Miss Alice Roose- yelt Commander and Mrs. Cowles,
 Secretary Cortelyou, a stenographer and pr. Uric.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-02
New York Central Raises Wages.

OSWEGO, N. T., May 2.-The wages of 250 employees of the New York Gen. tral shops in this city have been ad- vanced from 10 to 40 cents per day. The monthly salaries of the operators, station agents and yard clerks of the Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg di- vision have been increased from 80 to S10. according to the length of service and efficiency.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-02
Oil Trnin Rurned.

MIDDLETOWN, N. Y, May 2.--A broken drawhead caused the wreck Of an oil train on the Erie railroad at Sparrowbush, west of Port Jervis. Fourteen cars were burned. The loss is $40,O00.