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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31

his contempt, and declared his intention to
organize a new democratic labor party to
carry the war into Africa and demolish
Tammany II Tammany permits the awful
wrong Of his unseating. That the whole
affair was cut and dried appeared plainly
after it was over. The fine hand Of Leader
Murphy was in evidence, and there are
hints that he had received a tip from
higher up" Whether that tip came from
Wolfert's Roost or from Vantage can only
be surmised. In any event 1t is apparently
the purpose of democracy's leaders in New
York to have done with Devery and to force
him and his kind out into the open where
he must demonstrate his strength. He rep
resents the most vicious phase of metropoli-
tan democracy. He stands for the base
means employed by Tammany through all
its years Of plundering success.
Still, abstract Justice would seem to be
abused in the treatment of Devery. Used
for years as the machines hired man, to do
its dirty work and to stand as the shield for
those "higher up who obtained the greater
share of the usufruct Of corruption, he had
good right to believe himself entitled, after
being ousted by the opposition. to come for
ward for political preferment. He had been
regular and obedient and INSCRIPTIONS. He
was ambitious to attain to some measure of
popular distinction, being willing to spend
freely the money which that object costs.
He won his political spurs at the primaries
and was then Systematically ignored The
decent part of the community will observe
the future proceedings with interest, and
will be overjoyed if Devery's righteous in
dignation shall lead to a revolt permitting
a continuance of the reform regime. More
power to him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
Governor General Taft,

The revival Of the report that Mr.. Justice
Shiras of the Supreme Court will soon re-
tire and be succeeded by Governor General
Taft makes appropriate a repetition of The
Stars observations made at the time the
report was first put out. Gov. Taft has
been most valuable man in his present
post but the advancement of Judge Wright
to first place in the Philippines would pre-
serve all that has been accomplished there
and at the same time insure a continuation
OF the excellent policy that has been pur-
sued. AT home here Gov Taft, restored to
the bench. would meet easily all the re-
quirements of place of the first judicial
Importance. He Is a sound lawyer, and he
has deserved well Of the appointing power
No man who has figured in the stirring
history of the past four years has more
signally impressed himself on his country
men,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
The Dumping Of Devery.

big BIZ Devery was tossed out Of the
Tammany band wagon last night and he
landed with hard bump, from the shock
OF which he had not fully recovered when
the newspapers went to press. Ever since
the Saratoga convention, where Devery was
treated with the cold contempt of David B.
Hill, the former chief of police has been
breathing vengeance on the leaders who
done him." He remained true to the Homi-
nee for governor, however, and his district
voted straight, so that there has been no
charge Of treason against him. But he has
not been persona grata at the Tigers head
quarters in the full sense that he expected
when he made his successful fight for the
district leadership last fall. Last night he
went to the hall to attend the last meeting
Of the expiring executive committee. at
which he had a seat by courtesy, and the
first meeting Of the new general committee,
10 which he and his followers were dele
gates. Out of the blue came bolt. A pro-
test had been filed, signed by no one knew
whom. against seating the Devery dele
gates. Before Devery could recover from
his surprise, and almost before he could
utter demand for a reading of the pro-
test. the meeting was adjourned by motion
of Leader Murphy. Then the new commit
tee held Its session and the work Of ousting
Devery was continued. the protest being
referred to q select committee consisting of
five OF his avowed foes. leaving the Devery-
ties hanging in midair pending a decision,
which may not be rendered for many
months.
Last night the air around the luminous
form Of the big chief sparkled with lin
guistic electricity. He vowed vengeance
afresh on the traitors. He clipped his ter
minals and harangued in choice Bowery
dialect. He invented nicknames to express
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31

for capturing the presidential nomination,
to use 1t. or permit 1t to be used, for put
ting Judge Parker forward for that honor,
and go on the shelf himself for another
term in the United States Senator That
would have been magnificent in Altrurta,
but 1t would not have been war In the
United States. Mr.. Hill has a robust de-
velopment OF human nature, he lives In
state where the game Of politics is played
In practical way, and he belongs to
party which, as a rule, honors and follows
the man who keeps the main chance plainly
in view.
It is evident that a very pretty fight Is
brewing for the control Of the New York
delegation to the next democratic national
convention. Mr.. Hill starts with the
chances in his favor. His strength outside
of the metropolis was never before so great.
and his lieutenants are men Of his own
training. They will obey his slightest wish,
and as he gives a good deal of his time to
politics they will not lack for suggestions
and instructions. His weakness is in Tam
manys stronghold, and that will be certain
to increase In the event of Richard Cookers
return from England.
The talk that the south intends to make
the next democratic nomination for the
pieSfoehcy' anu tudt new 1oTh express
sion on the subject will not be as inf1uen-
tial as In former years unless the name
presented meets with the south's approval,
may be received with several grains Of salt.
The south is in no such mood She wants
to win. and the signs are that, as on other
similar occasions she will hear New York
on the subject Of the candidate with much
respect and Difference. New York is essen
tial to democratic success, and If Mr.. Hills
name is presented by the empire state to
the nominating convention with the assur-
ance that success with him will be most
probable this Parker boom will hardly pre-
vail against it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
A Resolution.

Next year I'll know just what to do;
Iii start on January 2,
And try to purchase everything
I'll need the Christmas following.
The shopping crowds I shall not dare;
I'll seek the bargain in his lair.
At times when only few intrude
Upon the salesman's quietude;
shall select with cunning care
My souvenirs from here and there,
And when the holidays draw near
I'll take my ease, with conscience clear
I shall-but hold! I've said the same
Full Oft. 1 halt in very shame
With this Il shall;'' tits tommy rot,
For something tells me, shall not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
Great Shakes.
From the Boston Herald

from the Boston Herald
1t looks like great shakes at the White
House on New Years. It is observed
that the program does not limit the time
during which the President will receive
private citizens. Generally the hour given
waiting in the long line are disappointed
by having the reception end before they
reach the door. All corners will get a
shake this time. Meanwhile, the President
ing ordeal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31

The statement of the Crown Princess of
Saxony, as published in the New York
Herald Of yesterday, simplifies the case
very much. She fell In love with a French
man named Giron, and ran away with him
from Dresden to Geneva, leaving her hus-
band and children behind. That's the whole
story in a nutshell; and the press will do
well to regard the case as a closed incident
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
Morocco, Spain and France.
|, the New YORK MaiI and Exnres.

From the New York Mall and Express.
The European powers have a chance
to forget their disagreeable reflections
over Venezuela in the problem presented
by an equally disturbed and irresponsible
country much nearer them. The power of
the Sultan of Morocco Is evidently collaps-
ing: and as three or four European states
have been contemplating the annexation of
considerable sections of that great region,
the present crisis in the country tends to
bring their schemes to a point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31

It Is probable that Mr.. Bryan's remarks
about silver will not influence Mexico to any
decided extent. The people Of that country
will scarcely give him credit for being bet
ter equipped for giving advice than Mr..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
Dastardly.

ct 'specks," said Mr.. Erastus Pinkley
dat rs gwineter hab trouble VIII Mistuh
James Collif1ower.''
whats he been doin'."
HE took advantage Of a shower Christ
mas night to try an glib all de guests at de
PATTY pneumonia. He got an auger an
CHM up on de roof an bored a hole right
over whah de mistletoe were hangin"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31

William s. Devery has been ignored by
Tammany Hall. Mr.. David B. Hill is
probably too busy with more important
matters to gloat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
Daisies.
From the Newark News.

FrOm the NEWARK News.
1t is generally conceded that the Penn
sylvania railroad is a daisy. but 1t will be
a whole blooming flower garden soon,
when Its twenty acres Of hot houses and
Conservatives. just established at South
Elizabeth, begin to turn out their prod
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31

If President Roosevelt desired he might
come pretty near establishing a monopoly
on arbitration business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31

The Standard Oil Company refuses to &C.
knowledge any Indebtedness to the tariff for
Its prosperity, and thereby renders itself
doubly obnoxious to a number of reformers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31

President Castro has time to wire an
occasional victory. despite the busy days
he Is having in diplomacy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31

1t is earnestly hoped that the rebels in
Morocco will do nothing more serious with
reference to the American missionaries
than to equip them for lecture tours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
Venezuelan situation.
From the Pail Man Gazette.

6rom Inc FaII NH Gaz6tt6.
Germany desires nothing more earnestly
than to see England and the United States
at loggerheads. We must look to It that
this amiable aspiration Is not brought
nearer realization In tho course of our re-
coyery OF our Just debts from Venezuela.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31

China very much regrets that 1t could not
have managed to put a Monroe doctrine in
operation some centuries ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31

The st. Louis exposition will be splendid
educational affair. At the same time there
will be large number of side-show people
on hand who never heard Of the louisiana
purchase
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31

1t is something of hardship to invite
the Afro-American to go to the Philippines.
where the persimmon and the parlor social
are unknown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31

Chicago is inclined to a suspicion that the
coal dealers have Joined forces with the
foot-pads. ," s'2-bQr
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Not Complaining,

IT am afraid that you broke the New
Year resolutions you made year ago.
Eyes; but II I had no occasion to make
resolutions I couldn't fittingly celebrate
the holiday this year. So perhaps every
thing is for the best"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31

Mr.. Rockefeller possibly hopes that in
time education may owe almost as much to
Standard OIL as it does to midnight oil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31

The Boer generals have managed to
snatch large share Of hospitality from the
laws of defeat ''''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31

One Of Mascagni's worst enemies was
the man who persuaded him to charge IS
a seat for his performances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
New York and the Presidency.

Mr.. Billy Mason can be safely relied an to
be cheerful. even though defeated. JUa
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49,

President Baer probably does not wish
John Mitchell any too much luck with the
literary critics when his book comes out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
SHOOTING STARS.
Her Mode of Expressing It.

Her Mode of Expressing It. ST
NO." said Miss Cayenne, II shouldn't
say that he Is illiterate." :, s.-,..
What should you say?'
THAT his vocabulary Is too large. He
has acquired more words than he has had
time to learn to spell or pronounce"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31

No doubt the empress dowager was glad
to welcome General Miles as a foreign mill
tary man who had no designs on Chinese
far
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
From His Point of View

'Have you ever made any effort to i'm
prove your knowledge Of political econ
omy?"
mo" said Senator Sorghum; II have
found that in the long run political liberal
ity pays better than political economy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
A German Disclaimer.

From the Cologne Zeitng.
Germany as little thinks Of seizing Ven
ezuelan territory as Of planting her flag
on the mountains of the moon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
A Somber Sentiment.

"A oOmU6T 01uC1W0uC.
On festal days we sing and sup:
And yet their worth we sometimes ques-
ton,
July the 4th doth blow us up
And Christmas gives us indigestion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
The Coming s'White Sale"

According annual custom the sale Of Cotton Undergar
ments Embroderies and Table Linens will shortly take place
But first the disposition of remaining Stocks with
prices reduced rapid and eectua distribution The
goods offered the regular stocks the Palais Royals patrons
know WELL and while broken and quantities SMALL
the prices such that the will be besieged with eager
chas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
New Years Evening Needs.

It will hardly be disputed that the Paa Royal headquarters
for Evening Goves has been disputed for twenty
And has Paas Royal been noted for its hgrade
French Perumey Lace Handkerchief Exquisite Necwear Silk
Hosiery Marvellous Jewey Hair Ornaments Silks, Laces and
all the requisites for evening dress? Since the advent of Lace
Robes the Paa Royal has endavoed be headquarters and
asks inspection of the mporaons for assuring best of de-
signs lowest possible prices consistent with superiority
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-07-25
The Youngest SPY.

Henry S Carr. now Il deputy at the
county Jail, says the Louisville Courier
Journal. was one Of the youngest spies
in the service OF either side IN the war
between the north and the south. At
the age Of 10 years Mr.. Carr received
his first instruction.
1t was the year that the Louisville
forts wera built. The %, der for all able
bodied men OF certain ages 10 assist in
the construction of the forts had been
issued and many southern sympathy
ers were looking about for some way to
evade he edict. Judge s. a. Carr,
father of the deputy jaller, openly de-
clared that he would do no work for the
soldiers from the north. He also de-
clared that his negroes should not help
build the forts, n the officers in COM
mand of the federal troops heard OF II.
A squad of soldiers was dispatched ut
double quick time to The Carr home
stead, which was within 100 yards 90
Western park.
When the soldiers arrived they found
a barefoot boy sitting uLon a fence pos
He was swinging his legs ana whisfliHg
as only some boys cT.n. A lieutenant
was in charge of the folders. and lie
drew rein when he saw the boy. He IT,
CURED for Judge Carr. The boy shocx
his head and answered that he did ret
know him.
The soldiers passed. An hour la
they returned, and the boz wa -
upon the gate post. Ali day the soldiers
searched in the foods and al day the
boy sat upon the ~gateTost. The follow
ing morning the soldiers returned. and
again the boy was upon the gatepost.
Il sat there for ABOUT four days,"
said Mr.. Carr. My father and several
n~eighbors and all their negroes were hid
in the woods. and by means of a signal
code We were able to communicate with
one another.
Two or three men were stationed in
the treetops. We all had white hand
kerchiefs. / watched tho soldiers.
One wave meant that they were in the
neighborhood, two meant tina they
were leaving, and three meant hat they
were not In sight and that all al we'll
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-07-25
MARRIAGES IN WILSON.
Success of DIR. Rufhn-PersonaI Jot-
ings-SOuic Sickness.

Correspondence Of The M~essenger.)
Wllscp, y. c., July IS.
This has been a week of marriages
in WILSON,. On Wednesday night at
the home Of Mr.. J. o. Farmer Mr.. Ar
thur Fulghum Was married to Miss
Matte Farmer. Miss Farmer is one
of Wilson's favorites and he" marriage
vas quite an event among Wilson so
ciety people. The happy couple are
spending their honeymoon at Seven
Springs.
At the home Of Captain Killett We'd
nesday evening, Mr.. Floyd Bynum and
Miss Mamie KIllett were married by
Rev. Jas. Thomas, pastor OF the Pres
byterian church. After the marriage
Mr.. and Mrs. Bynum left for Ashe-
vile, where they VIII spend their
honeymoon.
We regret to note the serious illness
of Mr.. Dave Boykin, n OF Wilson's
most prominent business men. He
has been seriously i'll for the past two
weeks with typhoid fever and his many
friends express very much uneasiness
as to his final recovery.
We learn with pleasure of the sue
cess OF Dr.. Strdtllng FSuffin, a former
Wilson boy, in Washington, D. c.. He
has recently been elected to q chair in
Columbia university, to succeed the
late DR.. w. W. Johnson, at n time
the most prominent physician in Wash
ington City. Dr. Rdffin is the son of
our townsman, DR.. j. K. Ruffin, and
his rapid promotion IN Washington is
a source of pleasure TO his many Will
son friend
Colonel T. II. Balm held the annual
inspection of the Wilson Light Infantry
here yesterday afternoon.
The new incdndescent machine or
dered by the city authorities a few
weeks ago has arrived and has been
installed at the light plant. The ma
chine has been thoroughly tested and
has proven quite an addition to the
plant. Under the supervision of Mr..
j. w. Thompson the service given by
the Wilson Electric Light Company
has been very much improved.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-07-25
Girls Can't Spin Tops.

(From Chicago Record-Herald.)
Did you ever see a girl :. In 4 top?
Did o ever see her carefully and close
~ wind a string aroui,d ting zone. and
then. with a quick throw anu jerk. give
il the necessary rotary molten 10 send
IT whirling right side up? You never
did, and probably you eve will, be-
cause the ready possibility of doing
such a thing does lot lie in "A woman'g
aIatomy.
a girl can twirI Il rore and jump one
enough times TO weary her watching
brother, but a top IN ncr han-Is Is a use
less thing. and the bro;ner only laughs
at her efforts to spin IL, IL che makes
them, as he laughs at all her efforts in
the direction OF throwing
Observe the children playing In the
streets at top-spinning essons. You
may watch all day AMI not zee one girl
with a top In her hand, while you viii
see hundreds with skipping ropes. II
be simply bouncing them on the pave
ment. using a very short. cranped mo-
ton of the arm in doing so.
The simple fact Is hat a girl cannot
throw. in the true sense Of the term,
OF the peculiar construction OF
her shoulder. When a 10y throws q ball
he bends his elbow. rec ches back with
his forearm and uses every joint from
shoulder to wrist. His arm is relaxed.
A girl throws with a rigid arm, because
her collar bone Is larger and sits lower
than a boys This prevents the free
motion Of the arm required Tor
strength n accuracy IN throwing,
hence she cannot spin d top properly.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-07-25
The Irritation Bill.

The irrigation bill which passed the
house by the vote of 14G to So, it is con-
fdently predicted, will in its operation,
show itself a better measure lhan some
of the eastern farm aDers believe. Ii
amounts to nothing mere than an ex-
tension Of the homestead act; 1t makes
homesteads which are dry and uninhabi
table. fertile and productive, but the
cost of this Improvement has to be
borne by the holresteader-the govern
ment simply advances the money, n
gives him 10 years III which to pay IL
back. Again. it il shown that while 1t
is hoped to ultimately reclaim a great
tract of western lard. the process must
under the most favorable conditions 10
the west. be very slow. If two million
acres a year should be reclaimed, and
this is -four times the amount estimated
under the bill just passed. ii would take
20 years to reclaim that part or the
west which can be irrigated This
would not be d sufficient addition Of
land to nearly keep pace with our In
crease of population.
This would be taking half a century
to open up, for lIaIance, an area quai
to the single state CT Colorado. Such
slow development It is claimed will
never be felt by the eastern farmer.
Agar, il is, shown that the surplus
product of irrigation Will go in h fu-
ture as they do now. to b Orient in
stead Of coming 4 to compete with
eastern farmers.-Suy Z. Mitchell, in
Practical Farmer.