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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-05

George Gardiner, the Lowell middle
weight, intends to direct his attention
toward Tom Sharkey. Gardiner has
now accepted the challenge OF the ex-
sailor who few weeks ago declared
that he was through tacklfng heavy
weights and was prepared to fight any
one nearer his class. Gardiner saws
that he can get to Sharkey's weight
and viii fight him for $500 on the
outside and the best purse obtainable.
Gardiner adds that he will be ready
to face Sharkey next month if neces-
sary.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-05

baltimore, Sept 5.-Patsy Sweeney
OF Manchester, n. H., won from Gus
Zeigler of New York in the fifth round
of their twenty round bout Wednesday
night Zeigler was clearly bested and
his seconds threw up the sponge.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-05
R.H.E.
At Buffalo:
NEW YORK STATE LEAGUE.

At worcester and Rochester Rain.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-05

az Binghamton-Binghamton I, Uti-
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-05

Pitchers Frank Donohue and Jack
Powell have signed with the st Louis
Browns for 1903. Tt is said that
Christy Matthewson has also signed
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-05

While on a sleeping car en- route for
cincinnati, Terry McGovern and Joe
Humphries attempted to havessome fun
at the expense of the negro porter.
Who do you think will win the fight
petWeen Ed Dunkhorst and Casper
Leon I" asked Humphrfes.
All dem fights fakes" replied the
son of Ham.
faKes! spoke up McGoyern. ssDo
you mean to say that the McGovern
Corbett fight is going to be crooked?''
Yes. sab. dat am no different from
the oders. Dis var Terry McGovern
got no business wild Corbett Didn't
Corbett dun lick him de las time.
Why, dey tell me dat McGovern am
skeered to death OBJ Corbett. but Nc
Governs manager needs de money, an
dat's why dey am gwine to fight If
McGovern himself had anything to say
da would be no light"
Then HUMPHREYS asked him If he re-
Tnemhered the famous fight between
the Gold Dust twins
"Who am dem Gold Dust fellows? J
nevah did heah of dose babies.H
why. Bob Armstrong and Denver
Ed Martin" replied HumDhries.
SWELL dat's pair dat rot away from
me" said the porter. IT don't recalls
de seraD, How long did dey fightY'
the nerfer asked.
'sSivtv-one rounds" renIied Joe.
"Dey must be two dandies, said the
porter.
Evening star., 1902-03-21
American Civilization Not New.

In an editorial welcoming Prince Henry
home. Die Post. a leading Berlin newspaper
has this 10 say:
I'VE must now cast completely overheard
the old legends about the American char
acter and civilization. We must admit that
beyond the sea, and almost in the sunlight
OF the most modern times. a people has
grown up. which, in it's peculiar character
can make a just claim to be recognized as
the equal of the old civilized countries
Henceforth our Judgment of affairs in tho
United States should not be influenced and
controlled by pictures from the Wild West :
Of California gold fields. of New York gam
bling dens or Of the editorial rooms Of The
Arizona Kicker.
This was intended to be friendly and may
be SO accepted, but 1t puts the joke on Die
Post There could not have been a very
wide misapprehension In Germany as to the
grade of civilization in America, or We
should not have received so many recruits
to our citizenship from that country. The
Germans who crossed the sea to us did not
come seeking wilds and to cast their for
tunes with a haiY- baked population, but to
better their condition and to improve oppor-
tunities of which they had long been ad-
vised- And when they landed they were
not disappointed. but remained, and added
their best to the good they found already
firmly established. They had not been In
huenced at home by the comic prints, but
Evening star., 1902-03-21
had set out confidently for land flowing
with milk and honey and in safe hands.
The truth is We had q high grade of

had set out confidently for a land flowing
with milk and honey and in safe hands.
The truth is we had a high grade of
civilization ito come in on The fathers
Of the republic were men Of a superior or
der. and their homes were in keeping with
their characters. They lived as we'll as the
country gentlemen of England did, and far
better than the substantial men on the con-
tinent Of Europe Society was well regu-
lated and churches and schools were nu-
merous. When the winning Of the west
began many hardships were encountered,
but the leaders In that enterprise were
worthy of the blood that had brought the
Atlantic seaboard under cultivation. the
work indeed required just such blood, ana
i. is found today controlling affairs In the
great empire which stretches from the Mis-
sssippi to the Pacific ocean.
With us the pessimist complains that our
civilization has been declining; that we
have gone down hill since the early days or
the republic; that We are showing today too
many of the aspects OF the "old civilized
countries" He thinks that our foreign inn
migration has weakened us as people. and
lowered our intellectual and moral stand
ards, and he signs for the days that will
never return. But both the Berlin Post
and the American pessimist are mistaken.
We are not new and we are not degenerate.
but simply up to date and equal to the re-
quirements Of a pushing and 'eXacting era.
Evening star., 1902-03-21
Imperialism and Self-Protection.

The debate in the Senate on the bill for
the protection of the President. which is to
close this afternoon, has produced some
strange contrasts and some amusing argu-
ments Yesterday two members of the
minority criticised the bill on grounds
which placed together. appear positively
contradictory. One of them said that the
measure should provide military guard
for the President rather than the writing
Of law furnishing with death all attempts
upon his life; another denounced the bill
as tending Enthusiastically toward imperial
istic government by hedging the executive
about with restrictions smacking of roy
atty. The first outburst of protest against
the ''imperialistic drift of the republic
drew its chief emphasis from the enlarge
rnent of the army. There was angry out
cry from Some quarters against the militar-
ism of the government Yet here is one
who would have the President surrounded
at all times with a military guard more
closely Isolated from the people than the
most arbitrary satrap of the old world
The anti-administration forces should agree
upon definition of Imperialism. Does it
consist in the manner in which the life Of
the President is to be protected? If so. is
a line TO be drawn between the force of a
harsh law and the arms of guard?
The sentiment Of the people today: is un-
uuestionably strongly in favor of the enact
ment Of this bill, the need of which has
been clearly shown In the disclosures as
T. the range of the laws of the states which
followed Cz0lgOsZ' crime. If, anony-
nous anarchist leafet writer declares,
whose words were quoted in Yesterdays s
Star. the blow of the assassin who strikes
at the head of the state is aimed at the
state and not at the individual ruler, as
suredly an unsuccessful assault Is likewise
q blow at the state If successful it serves
only TO replace one leader with another.
The loss is personal, not official The
crime. then, is in the intent. not in its re-
suit. Its punishment should be the same
In case Of either failure or success. The
state demands that the strongest safe
guards the law can devise shall be thrown
about il in the person of the men it
chooses 10 execute its laws and to direct
It's affairs. II that be Imperialism then
Imperialism stands synonymous with self
preservation.
Evening star., 1902-03-21

aided by a little care in the protection Of
bark and roots and by frequent sprin-
kings to give the latter, prisoned beneath
asphalt and stone, plenty OF moisture.
There is not enough systematic use of
these facilities In Washington. Too often
parkings are neglected and allowed to run
to weeds or to be trampled by children and
hucksters. Front fences are frequently to
be found ont of line. sadly in need OF re-
pairs. Opportunities are neglected to plant
attractive hedges to replace the uncom-
promising iron railings.
In such city as Washington much, of
course, depends upon the tenancy of the
householder. In the old days of the po-
litical spoils system, when the population
was literally for the greater part transient,
there was little incentive to engage in the
cultivation of the front yards. But great
change has come within the past ten or
fifteen years and the number of home
owners is now comparatively very large
The renter Of other days has given place
in a remarkable degree to the proprietor.
This fact should operate to produce beau
tiful results. While the people Of the cap
ital are waiting for Congress to provide
new parks and to develop and ornament the
old ones, they can be doing much on their
own account In the minor but effective
lines Of city ornamentation. This Is the
year to make fine showing and this the
season Of the year to start with a will to
make the most of the gardening oppor-
tunities wisely afforded by the capital s
founders
Evening star., 1902-03-21
General Miles.

MartyrGlom should not be the portion of
General Miles. He may be inviting the
distinction. but the crown should not be
placed upon his handsome head. Two
things seem to support the idea that the
general of the army is seeking enforced re-
trement from his office.
% The publication of the fact that his
request to be sent to the Philippine lslands
To put in operation a plan of his own 1oT
ending hostiIties was denied Why should
il have been accepted? The public is ad-
yised of what it was in substance. and a
more harmless thing could not have been
devised 1t ranks in that particular with
the Miles shield for use in battle. The
proposition was TO gather up few glib
Cubans and Porto Ricans, and turn them
loose among the Filipnos as missionaries,
with This sort of message: My dear boys,
Uncle Sam is not n bad fellow. We've tried
him. and we know. Take our advice and
give him a trial yourselves That this
publication was intended to benefit General
Miles and to njure the administration is
certain. 1t was the leading feature of a
communication charging gross mismanage-
ment of the Philippine problem against the
President and his advisers, and the author
Is one of General Miles closest friends and
warmest admirers.
(2p The appearance of General Miles yes
terday before the Senate military commit
tee in opposition to the bill prepared at the
War Department relating to the general
staff of the army. The full text of the
generals testimony has not been published,
and the accuracy of the abstract given Is
questioned. 1t is said that General Miles
took the ground first, that the bill is aimed
at him. and. second has for it's other object
the advancing of certain individuals whom
he designated as favorites of the admins
tratiOn. He threatened to resign If the bill
became a law. That is not important.
There were brave men before Agamemnon.
There would be competent commanders
with General Miles in private life. His i'm
rious. but at best il is a matter of private
opinion. His charge against the Secretary
OF War of playing favorites is certain to
be met by denial. and the Secretary is
man of credit before the country.
Why. then, all things considered. should
General Miles be placed on the retired list?
His days in office are gliding swiftly by.
Leave him to the operation of the statute.
We at peace with all the world, and
slightly strained relations between the Sec
retary of War and the general of the army
may be endured. Never martyrdom when
the candidate is eager for the AK.
Evening star., 1902-03-21
Pure Food.

One of the strongest arguments in favor
of the passage Of a practicable law to pun
ish the adulteratieH of food products Is the
fact that the reputable retailers of food
stuffs favor such legislation One of them
appeared yesterday before the House COM
mittee and gave instances and details of
the adulteration of some of the articles
which the trade is forced to handle. The
retailer, although cognzant of the fraud
is compelled for business reasons to sub
scribe to it. He thus unwillinsly becomes
a party to the game and his customers
suffer in pocket and often in health in con-
sequence. Yet the retailer cannot effective
ly resist. for so highly organized is the
food supply trade that he finds it impossi-
BILE to buy his stock save from or through
the agencies which originate or perpetuate
these frauds.
The wonders of chemistry applied to the
production of fake foods are easily ex-
plained to the public, yet they are in some
cases unbelievable 1t is difficult to un-
derstand, for instance, how the perfect
limitations Of fruit preserves which are now
on the market can be produced from wholly
foreign materials. 1t would seem, too, to
the ordinary understanding, that the intri-
cate chemical methods of imitation would
cost more than the genuine process. But
there is always, of course, some margin of
advantage to the manufacturer in the maxi
ing of an imitation. The difference of
small fraction of cent in the cost of
pound of the commodity at wholesale
amounts perhaps to a substantial dividend
to the stockholders of big; packing, pre-
serving or dispensing corporation.
The public has at least the assurance
that if chemistry can produce these imita
tons that the ordinary palate or eye
cannot detect their nature, chemistry in
turn can reveal the fraud and therefore
punish it, If the law is properly framed
and energeticaly enforced. If to the grow
ing demand of the consuming public for
the passage of some such meas sure as that
now pending in Congress is added the pleas
Of the retail grocers throughout the coun-
try, who will profit both materially and
morally from the restoration of honesty in
trade. the prospect of success at this ses-
sion becomes brighter.
Evening star., 1902-03-21
"The Golden Dozen"

Ancient chemists designated the element
gold with a symbol consisting of a small
circle with a dot in the center. This SYM
bol the type of highest value among the
commercial metals. has been adopted by
the publishers of the American Newspaper
Directory as the sign of the highest grade
Of excellence among the newspapers of
this country. 1t is placed opposite the
names of thirteen papers in the latest is
sue of the directory-the New York Herald,
the Chicago Tribune, the New York Times,
the Buffalo Express, the Brooklyn Eagle,
the New York Tribune, the Cincinnati En-
qurer. the Washington Star, the New York
Post, the Philadelphia Public Ledger, the
Baltimore Sun, the Boston Transcript and
the Milwaukee Wisconsin. The mark means
that advertisers value these papers more
for the class and quality Of their circula-
ton than for the mere numbers which they
print. All Of the thirteen named have a
ejaculation of over 10000 copies. The Even
ing Star. however, enjoys the distinction of
being the only daily newspaper included
within the list which is. also among the
hundred American papers whose circula-
tions exceed ten per cent Of the population
of the cities in which they are printed.
Thus The Star enjoys the highest distinc-
ton among American newspapers both for
the quality and quantity of it's circulation
The Buffalo Express, published by the J..
n. Williams Company, has celebrated this
announcement of the directory by issuing
a handsome booklet styled 'sThe Golden
Dozen" in recognition of the "baker' 8
DOZEN of names, artistically bound in red
leather and presenting an instructive sum-
mary Of the statistics of the directory.
This book is a handsome specimen of the
work Of the Matthews Company and an
eXemplar Of the quality Of the Buffalo Ex-
press. with which The Star is proud to be
thus closely associated.
Evening star., 1902-03-21

All probabilities point to the practical
opening Of spring with the passage Of the
cold wave which lashed the District with
high winds early in the week. March
Is now SO well advanced that there
is likely to be no serious setback in the
season and preparations for making the
city beautiful with lawns and gardens may
be soon started confidently. This is the
time for the residents of Washington to
utilize the unusual advantages that are
offered to them to do their share in the
enhancing of the capitals artificial and
natural attractions. Broad parkings and
in some instances strips between the side
walk and the street offer opportunity for
the cultivation Of fine turf. Few residence
streets are so scantily provided with space
In front Of the houses that neat flower
beds cannot be laid out and made to bloom.
The trees along the curb lire can be greatly
Evening star., 1902-03-21
Little Chiadren's S
Easter Dresses.

Dainty Little White Nainsook and
India Linon Dresses, particularly
suitable for wear on Easter Sunday
morning because of their emblam-
attic significance, and because moth
ing is more prettier or more becom-
ing than one of these dainty cos
tunes.
Excellent values in the following
Childrens Nainsook Dresses Hubbard STYLE yuka
Of tucks. rune on neck and sleeves. 80
N'-e"-. .''.............-...... 49,
Children NainsOOk Dresses. Hubbard STYLE round
yehe Of tucks featherstitching aud inser- o-~
tion. Each .................... I5c.
Children's India Linon Dresses, long waist of boz
Piaits. RUNE on neck and sleeves. deep q, ~
neua ON skltt. Eacn. %A.OO
Chfldren's Guimpe Dresses Of India linon, long
waist gatheied into tucked belt. hem Sr no
stitched rune on neck. Each. YA'~'
Second 00oe.
Evening star., 1902-03-21
The Dangerous Cry of "Fire."

Good fortune, aiding the prompt efforts of
a few cool-headed people, prevented disas-
trous panic last night in one of the local
theaters. Some small boys in the gallery
raised the cry Of fire, or, according to
one version of the incident, Of fight"
There was no occasion for alarm, but In
stantly the cry was taken up and In few
moments the audience was moving hastily
toward the doors. The presence Of mind
of those who realized the folly and danger
of rush, even if fire were raging, turned
the tide. If positively identified the young
sters who started the panic by their cries
should be severely punished. Their Of
fense is far too grave to be excused on the
score of their years. There are possibili-
ties Of death in this groundless cry of fire in
q crowded house
Evening star., 1902-03-21
Chiidren's
Millinery.

We are giving special attention
this season to Children's Millinery,
producing styles becoming to and in
keeping with girls of various ages.
Now showing a charming assort-
ment of Children's Trimmed Hats,
lovely straws that look stiff, but
crush and bend and yield to the
hand without breaking-simply but
effectively trimmed. Also the finer
sorts, with richer and more elaborate
trimmings.
We also show an attractive line OF
Round Sailors, with rolling brim
and velvet band-for early spring
and school wear.
Prices are uniformly moderate
throughout.
9scond AooE.
Evening star., 1902-03-21
New Models i'm
French COrsets.

No matter what move may be
made in the direction of the Corset
less Waist" Corsets will continue to
be all-important articles of wear.
In order to detract from neither
health nor comfort they must be we'll
fitting and pliable. Having bestowed
great care upon these requisites, we
are prepared to furnish corsets and
house girdles superior in make. ma
terial and elegance. They are OF silk,
satin, French coutil, plain, brocaded
and embroidered, and the most de-
sirable and fashionable models.
Prices Range from
$500 to SIS. 900.
Evening star., 1902-03-21

The kaiser. having named a torpedo boat
after Miss Roosevelt. may be regarded as
having finally committed himself to a
friendly attitude toward this government
Whatever irritations might arise, he would
not be SO ungallant as to change the name
OF his boat
Evening star., 1902-03-21
CleverneSS.

"You say he has an automobile?" said
Miss Cayenne.
yes"
"And he has been using it for some
time"
He has"
He must be very clever.
II don't see why owning an automobile
shows that one is clever"
"It isn't owning it. my dear, that shows
superior intelligent. It's being able to fix it
when it breaks down six or eight miles
from home"
Evening star., 1902-03-21

There is a question in the minds of many
people as to whether Mr.. Hanna would be
content to consign himself to the passive
position which a candidate usually occu-
pies during a campaign
Evening star., 1902-03-21
SHOOTING STARS.
PunctiliouS.

I'VE have neither rank nor sta ton in this
country said the man of democratic in
stinctS.
1--WE may not have rank said the sub
urbanite; ''but our railroad has just given
us a brand-new station. and we don't want
it overlooked, either"
Evening star., 1902-03-21

One of the criticisms made by the Chinese
government of Consul General Yo How is
that he devotes too much time to his racing
stable. The same complaint is occasionally
made Of prominent American politicians.
Evening star., 1902-03-21

The willingness shown by all newspapers
to give space to the discussion of Mr..
Bryan may sometimes make him suspect
that it was, after all, not necessary to
start journal of his own in order to keep
before the public.
Evening star., 1902-03-21
The "P. NJ" Corset is
American Made

And has many meritorious features
that other domestic corsets have not.
The "P. N" is patterned after the
natural figure in every instance; it
has aluminium eyelets, cork-protect-
ed steels, and boning that is abso-
lutely proof against rust.
We show the="P n" in the
smartest straightefront models.
Sf.Oq to $500.
Second door-Tenfh st.
Evening star., 1902-03-21

Representative White of Kentucky is re-
ceivng numerous compliments on the man
fest superiority of his poetry to Alfred
AuStin'S.
Evening star., 1902-03-21

The Sultan Of Turkey would save himself
some labor by leaving blank checks with
the various civilized governments, to be
filled out at their convenience.
Evening star., 1902-03-21

The kaiser. In his friendly mood, might
even go SO far as to hint that if Germany
instead of France had started the Panama
canal all obstacles would have been re-
moved long before this.
Evening star., 1902-03-21

1t is rather disheartening to find the
house of commons not only repeating the
Tillman-McLaurin episode, but complicat-
ing it with profanity.
Evening star., 1902-03-21
WOrrlem's Muslin
UJmdergarmentS at soc.

The following lots of undergar-
ments are the best value possible to
offer at the price. They are well
made and neatly trimmed, and the
materials alone would usually cost as
much as asked for the completed
garment.
Drawers of good quality cambric. nainsook and
muslin: trimmed with rud1e OF embroidery eNo
and tucks; also with lace and tucks. Pair. 5JS'
Gowns Of good quality nS muslin; Linz Hubbard style;
on neck ard sleeves Each. h.............. SOS'
Chemises Of good quality cambric; rould ,oc
neck; trimmed neck and sleeves. Zach. ooS.
Corset Covers Of good quality nainsook: round
neck; trimmed with Point de Paris lace. anSee-
fisei Each. oe.a.s anu .a SOC.
ns ss' se1 .na Ss sSSc saas e..e SOC
Short Skirts Of good quality cambric and muslla,
hem: heT:tisc6eG se6 r,,s fccss g snS sHc iS WIN
Second 0ooe.
Evening star., 1902-03-21

Ex-President Cleveland recently had a
birthday anniversary, but Mr.. Bryan's re-
marks were not of the complimentary kind
customarily expected for such occasions