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4 Little Transaction in Real Estate.

According to Secretary Chamberlain Eng
land has just completed little transaction
in African lands which is worthy of note
even though 1t appears to have been taken
as a matter of course abroad. In conSe-
quence of certain military operations which
have been conducted SO quietly as to attract
practically no attention whatever. about
100000 square miles of territory has been
added to northern Nigeria. That country
lies Immediately south of the Sahara desert
and borders on the gulf of Guinea. Some
years ago the Anglo-French delimitation
commission laid down series of boundary
lines. supposedly defining the territorial
rights of both powers in that region, which
is of rather vague political allegiance. The
northern boundary of Nigeria. which be-
longs to England in the sense that number
of other African localities are the property
OF that government, was made to include
the territory of the Emir of Kano who was
disinclined to accede to the delimitation. He
did not appreciate the force of the decision
until a British column marched into his
country and proceeded TO wage war. The
emir was captured and his fanatical sup
porters so thoroughly thinned out that the
conquest of the region was made complete
and the people submitted to the British au
thority. The area thus added to the British
domain in fact well as in international
agreement is about equal to that Of New
York. Pennsylvania and New Jersey COM
bined This is a mere speck on the usual
map of Africa, too small for clear showing
save on very large scale map of Nigeria.
That country itself is of enormous extent,
too large indeed for the comfort of the
troops who are left behind to guard the
newly-won territory. This process of setting
out stakes on the map and then proceeding
to secure possession of the country lying
within the boundaries thus defined is char
acteristic of the English program in various
parts of the world. 1t was the method
adopted in Venezuela. where the English ex-
plorers kept going farther westward with
every expedition and laying down the line
beyond each successfully discovered gold
fal1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-13
Marroouin's Retirement.

It is to be hoped that the mystery which
now surrounds the isthmian canal situation
In Colombia will soon be cleared away.
The reported resignation of President Mar
roQuin comes at a most inopportune tirAe,
especially as he Is believed to be sincere
friend Of the treaty now awaiting ratifica-
ton. His extreme age Is cited as a prob
able reason for his withdrawal from the
cares of Office. But this explanation Ia
hardly convincing. especially IL 1t is true.
as recently stated. that the latest signs
point to favorable turn In the tide Of
comment In Colombia On tho treaty end to
It's ratification at the special session OF the
congress. Whatever his years. the presi-
dent could surely tarry few weeks longer
In office to conclude what would unaues-
tionably DO the greatest work Of his career.
II he fears defeat for the treaty his retire
ment might be more easily understood. PUT
ting eside all question Of domestic condi-
lions leading 20 his forced resignation.
The ncws - disQuieting to those who hope
for the prompt sattacattaa oe yhe trsa5x
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-13
The Lily Whites and Next Year.

The Lily Whites were defeated at Bir-
mingham, Alabama, yesterday, as they de-
served to be, and the result, we are told,
makes against the threatened contest De-
fore the next republican national convention
as to the states representation in that
body. Really, one could wish to see the
point taken there, and fought out in detail.
1t is so full of interest, and bears so dis
tinctly upon the larger question of suffrage
in the south, that a verdict, after a free
discussion, by this highest tribunal or the
party would be Illuminating.
There is room in the south for but one
party founded upon the proposition that
the white man alone in this country is
worthy of the ballot; and that party exists
and is in control. 1t established itself after
many hardships. and by means which are
now not only thoroughly well known but
frankly confessed. Starting with violence
at the polls, which Mr.. Tillman has graphi-
cally described in the Senate, it proceeded
by easy stages to tissue ballots, to stuffing
the ballot boxes, to doctoring election re-
turns. and then to the juggles which trained
lawyers inserted into their new state con-
situations. 1t has in this way set the seal
of proprietorship upon the whole Lily
White business; and this effort of a hodge
podge combination of ex-democrats and dis
gruntled republicans to butt in and pos
sess themselves of the fruits of all this re-
pulsive labor is impudent in the highest de-
gree and deserves to fail.
Scratch one of these Lily White republic
cans, and you find a man who. as demo-
crat helped to overthrow the republican
party in the south and then changed his
coat on a hunt for office, or man who, as
a republican, profited for years by alliances
with the negroes, and exerted himself to
the utmost to keep the ballot in their
hands. and only whipped around against
the negroes when they could no longer be
used as rungs for his ladder. They have
their own lingo for explaining their move
ment and their motives, and it runs easily
and naturally to the hlghfalutin, but 1t
does not serve their purposes. Nothing
could. Humbug and ingratitude answer but
poorly as foundation stones in the erection
of political edifice intended to stand, and
to shelter any great number of people.
II present conditions in the south are not
to be disturbed, then the party which at
such appalling sacrifices brought them into
existence should continue to enjoy the usu-
fruct of them. Its squatter sovereignty has
been strengthened by an arduous defense
succeeded In gathering together.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-13
Gov. Pennypacker Signs.

BY signing the libel bill passed at the re-
cent session of the Pennsylvania legisla-
ture Gov. Pennypacker disappoints many of
his admirers. and gives some warrant for
the charge that he Is under machine In
fuences. The bill originated in machine
circles, was pressed by machine agents.
and, as was shown. had machine ends in
view. The machine will greatly rejoice
that the measure has now become law. AS
to whether it can be made to accomplish
the machines purposes is question. The
responses of the leading newspapers of the
state. which appear promptly today, are of
one tenor. and bespeak purpose on their
part to continue to stand, not recklessly,
or with any added aggressiveness, but
firmly for the rights which free press in
free country has always enjoyed, and
which even the machine cannot take away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-13
Mr.. Reed and Mr.. Roosevelt.

The famous wit pays dearly for his
whistle. Not only is he obliged during his
lifetime to father things he never thought
Of but after his death his memory is loaded
up with a thousand extravagances which
reflect in no measure whatever the gift he
possessed
The case Of Thomas B. Reed is the latest
Illustration of this. Mr. Reed had sharp
tongue, and he employed it. somewhat
freely. Many men and many measures
came under the fire of his singing criti-
cism. His merciless epigrams made him
many enemies. But his friends may well
doubt the genuineness of some of the say
ings that are now bearing his mint mark.
This. for an instance. is now going the
rounds:
group at the Century Club in this city the
| night before he was stricken with his last
illness. The talk got around to Roosevelt.
Y-a-a-s. l admire Roosevelt very much.
| much. indeed. What 1 admire most about
him is his enthusiasm over his discovery Of
the Ten Commandments
Not only Is the Reed tang lacking here
but the sneer imputed to Mr. Reed uual-
ity which he did not possess. He was at
times a cruel satirist, but he was not a
hypocrite. He did not smile upon man,
and take his hand and make other mani
festations of good will and friendship and
then behind his back subject him to a cut
ting observation. He knew his enemies,
and his enemies knew him.
Now. it is a matter of fact that Mr.. Reed
and Mr.. Roosevelt were good friends. and
each had given the other proof of his
feelings toward him. During his visit to
Maine last year Mr.. Roosevelt stopped at
Mr.. Reeds town, and spoke to Mrs. Reeds
old neighbors in Mrs. Reeds hearing in
terms of the highest praise of his public
services. And in doing this he must have
remembered that Mr.. Reed had been among
those who cordially recommended him for
appointment to the Assistant Secretaryship
of the Navy. The Maine man. who was
greatly disgruntled by his defeat for the
presidential nomination. made very few re-
quests of Mr.. Mckinley, but report accred-
tied him with Joining with others In asking
that Mr.. Roosevelt be recognized in some
substantial way by the new administration.
Moreover. Mr.. Reed was not in New York
''the night before he was stricken with his
last Illness" He had been in Washington
several days when he was taken down with
a disorder which at the outset was not con-
sdered dangerous. Mr.. Roosevelt, like all
positive and aggressive men of action, is
fair target for the wits but it does Mr..
Reed no credit In the circumstances to at
tribute to him remark intended to belittle
man for whom he professed friendship
and for whom he had asked high political
appointment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-13
Automobile Regulations.

The municipal council of Paris Is about
to conduct series of tests for the purpose
OF ascertaining whether the present regu-
iationS governing the use of automobiles in
that city are too strict. The dispatch on
the subject states:
THE object of the experiment is to prove:
First. that the authorized speeds are too
low; second. that the automobile is a We
hicle OF such precision that II is not dan
gerous. even when driven at high speed
and. third. that the police who stop chauf-
feurs have really no idea of the speed at
which they are being driven. The auto
mobiles will be matched against vehicles
drawn by horses In order to show that the
average speed or cabs and carriages Is
higher than that allowed to automobiles
and that chauffeur can stop his vehicle
much more rapidly than a coachman At
various points lay figures will be thrown
before the automobiles to simulate the fall
OF foot passengers, and the drivers will
have to show how well they command their
machines by stopping or by going round
the obstacles"
There can be no doubt that the auto
mobile. In charge OF an efficient. skillful
operator. is susceptible Of precise manipu-
iation. permitting quick avoidance of OBJ
stacles A watch OF the procession of We
hicies along Pennsylvania avenue during
the buster hours OF the day will demoh-
strAte this point couclusively. But 1t will
also provo that not all operators are skill
ful: that many are reckless. ignorant OF
the rights of other street users. intolerant
of distractions. inattentive to the condi-
ton OF tho way. and insolentIy insistent
that the pedestrians shall assume the solo
burden Of avoiding collisions. Furthar-
more. such an observation viii prove that
the average pedestrian who attempts to
>noaa . Gtrnst u ka2t on . high nervous
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-13
Gov. Pennypacker and the Libel Law
From the Philadelpbia Press

0oN. 1eunypdcker ana the L1De1 Law.
From the Philadelphia Press.
We are profoundly grieved for Governor
Pennypacker's own sake. that he has made
the irretrievable mistake of signing the
Grady-Salus libel bill. and Of adding to that
wrong the still greater folly Of an I'M
Speakably shallow, silly and wrong-headed
message of attempted justification. In one
sense his act Is no surprise. His feelings
have long been known. He has been weak
enough to expose his wounds openly to all
the world. His fostering sores have been
all too plain. But we could not believe that
he would permit his personal grievance to
blind him to all other considerations so far
as to betray him into grave public wrong,
into open disregard of solemn constitutional
obligations. into unworthy methods and ar
tihces and into a disingenuous extenuation
which in many parts is so puertle as to be
beneath contempt.
This measure, now made law had dou-
BILE source and double import. The gov
ernor wanted it in the hope Of escaping
from the unacceptable cartoons The gang
wanted 1t In the hope Of muzZling the OPP
position to jobs. The gang played on the
governors weakness for its own purpose,
and the governor sanctioned the gang 8
methods of passing the bill for his own
ends. The act is distinctly designed to gag
the press in the interest of the punderers
and against the interest of the people. It
was plotted In secret. withheld from the
knowledge of all whose rights and inter-
SStS WeIe dt Sldhe, piuuS upon the lcSlS-
lature at the last moment. rushed through
in defiance of the Constitution, all oppor-
tunity of hearing and amendment denied,
and forced on unwilling legislators under
lash and spur. Even then it was passed
only by deception as to it's intent and scope.
The ineffaceable stain which will ever rest
on the name of the governor is this: That
becaC-e of petty PERSONAL grievance, he
stultified his own record, sanctioned these
public crimes and joined in the enactment
of law aimed at the liberty of the press.
A hundred years from now when our chill
dren's children shall speak of the great
struggle which has been going on for three
centuries between the advance and the re-
preston of free speech and free printing
they will associate the Pennypacker Of
Pennsylvania with the Cosbys Of New York
and the Berkeleys of Virginia in the I'M
worthy line of those who have sought to
shackle free press, and for his effigy they
will turn to the cartoons which will chiefly
perpetuate the memory Of his adminlstra-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-13
Police Sweating.
From the Chicago Record-H Herald.

Sweating in police parlance Is about
synonymous with bullying prisoner into
confession. Sometimes. in its milder forms.
it corresponds with "cajoling.' It is the
natural resource OF the policeman who has
no detective ability, and would not know
how to follow up a clew If by any chance
he should recognize one when he met it.
There is nothing wrong, of course. in seek
ing information from a prisoner. but there
is something decidedly wrong when the po-
lice depend upon that means. to the neglect
of Others for the tracing of crime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-13
No Danger.

Children at the circus.
Children in the street:
Children in their tattered clothes,
And children fine and neat:
Children in the country.
And children in the fiat,
Gaunt and hungry little ones,
And children fair and fat!
Children shy and gentle,
Children full of play,
Children who have home and love,
And children cast away.
See the mighty army
Come from every side!
Who is apprehensive
OF racial suicide?
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SHOOTING STARS.
a Suggestion Disapproved.

what do you think of the idea of going
back to African"
II fail to see de business sense of It," an
swered Mr.. Erastus Pinkley; when ives
got de American public educated up to
payin' all dis money fob coon songs an
cakewalks, what's de use O. breakin' in new
territory"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-13

and the starting Of the great canal work
by the United States. The government
cannot afford to be kept in suspense while
rival Colombian factions strive for the
mastery or the congress haggles over the
treaty. using 1t as weapon in campaign
ing for political advantage. The canal work
has already been too much delayed by leg
islative debates, and Colombia should be
reminded. when the occasion offers, that 1t
has no assured corner on available routes.
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Appreciation.

Whatever success have achieved" said
Mr.. Meekton, Il must give Henrietta credit
for"
Yes. but what have you accomplished"
WELL" he answered after some thought,
II am a pretty good hand at building a
fire In the morning and seeing that the base
ment door Is locked at night"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-13

The discussions which involve Bulgaria
are likely to increase the cost Of altar of
roses Kentucky will rejoice that it can
have no effect on the fragrance of the mint
which Is about due
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Gov. Pennypacker. in his message of APP
prevail of Pennsylvania's new libel law,
complains bitterly that he was cartooned
as a dwarf. and then, through the message
ITSELF vindicates his cartoonist and gives
special point to the cartoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-13

Gov. Pennypacker has so many ideas
about how newspaper should be run that
1t is remarkable that Mr.. Quay does not
come forward as a hacker and persuade
him to start q journal of his own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-13

If King Edwards dignity would only per-
nit him to write testimonials for cigars and
patent remedies he would not need to ask
for more salary
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Recent railway earnings show a decided
increase over those of the past. But so do
the earnings of the farmers, and as a con-
sequence the rural population refuses to be
seriously Jealous
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A Terrible Test.

Il should like to be sure that he is truly
devoted to me- said the sentimental girl.
You want to put his affection to some
crucial test?"
Il do
Lets have him come around some morn
ing and see you in a wrapper and curl
papers,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-13

Prince Henry keeps carefully in the back
ground in these protests against American
enterprise and principles which occasionally
arise in GERMANY
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Not Muzzled.

Don't you realize the danger of muzzling
the press?"
I'm not trying to muzzle the press" an
swered the Pennsylvania statesman. 1.-The
newspapers are at perfect liberty to say all
the fiattering things about me that they
choose"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-13

Mr.. Bryan may not have much to say
about who shall be a candidate. But he
hopes to exercise a considerable amount
of influence in determining who shall not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-13

Hetty Green says that every woman
ought to understand housekeeping. Mrs
Green has managed to hold on to a large
number of them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-13

New York has still another mystery to
take the minds of the police OF their more
lucrative routine occupation.
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Booms Tangled.
From the Cincinnati Enquirer.

The Cleveland boom seems to strike Col.
Bryan as dangerous proposition The
Nebraska sage cannot afford to brush 1t
aside as unworthy Of dignified notice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-13

Modern architecture will now proceed to
show Venice what first-class Campanile
ought to be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-13

Perhaps Washington enthusiasts make a
mistake In not looking for lucky base
ball club instead of a good one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-13

Pennsylvania's new anti-cartoon and libel
law, restricting the newspapers, has served
to inspire some especially pungent cartoons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-13
Justifying Prophecy.
From the Boston Traveller.


President Baer insists that there will be
renewed labor trouble In the coal region.
1t will not be his fault If his prediction does
not come true. He Is doing all that lies In
his power to foment trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-13

ST. Louis trusts the people will be eau
uous about giving all their money to the
summer resort hotel proprietor this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-13

Some Of the immigrants that the ships
bring over to this country are almost as
bad as dynamite.
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Speak UpI

From the Baltimore American.
II Grover Cleveland would say exactly
what he wants he would save his fellow
democrats q vast amount Of very unsatis-
factory guessing.
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door, but desires to retain possession of
the paddock.
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Nations Are Suspicious.

The suspicious attitude Of nations to-
ward each others intentions is apt to be
overdone. Each one knows that its own
conscience Is clear, but 1t Is inclined to re-
gard its neighbOr as crafty villain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-13

It Is feared that Mr.. Cleveland political
friends will cause him to miss some fine
a,h;
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Her Fate
len to stray

She's taking quinine and some hot lemon
ade.
From home she's forbidden to stray
She'll depend for some time on medicinal
aid.
This lass who was queen of the May
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-27

Her second number was the ever
beautiful Ave Maria" by Mascagni.
with piano and violin obllgato. she
responded to a highly deserved en-.
core by singing Mighty LAX a
Rose" by Nevin.
Miss Bertha Duncan in (a) "a
Shepherds Tale" and Cb) Shepherds
all and Maidens Fair" soon won the
hearts Of all by her sweet sympathet.
ic playing. she certainly has n great
deal Of talent.
The impersonation from John
Seymour Wood. given by Miss Edna
Hubbard, only served to sustain her
reputation as a finished elocutlonists.
Two OF the most difiicut compost.
tions OF Nevin. (a) The Nighten.
gale in My Neighbors Garden" and
(b) Barcarolle," we're given by Miss
Nina Bushnell. This young musician
shows remarkable talent. Her style
is brilliant; and being In perfect har
mony with everything she undertakes
a good result is always expected.
The Country Dance" given by
Lena clark and Gertrude Fawk. was
fitting finish TO such a splendid
program, and was played in a bright
sparkling manner.
Il Is but scant praise. perhaps, TO
say the recital was a success and yet
when Il is remembered that the sue
cess" means so much, not only 20 the
young people just taking their places
In this polite world by this right Of
Accomplishments 80 well achieved
but 20 the talented teacher whose pa
tlence and assiduity is responsible
for these achievements, the estimate
becomes truer and more valuable "a
all concerned; and when success be
comes true and valuable, then Il rs
indeed. genuine; and this summary
leaves the critic beyond the need Of
further expression
The Mehlon aud Son pianos. kindly
furnished by w. o. Nisley. OF Port
land, were OF beautiful, rich tone