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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27

The story of the American administration
of Cuban affairs which General Leonard
Wood tells in his final voluminous report Is
one OF extraordinary Interest. 1t contains
much that Is new, and its treatment OF the
things with which the public Is already IA
miliar is altogether fair and discrimina ting.
We gather from It, indeed. a correct Idea OF
both the size and the value OF what was ac-
complish for the island by the power
which interviewed in behalf OF independent
government there. We found the Island
a waste. and we left it we'll advanced to-
ward the condition OF a garden spot We
found the people discouraged and Cubans
and Spaniards on the worst of terms. and
we left them we'll heartened and compare
lively united. We found them little dis
trustful of us and wondering as to the
probable length of our occupation. and we
LETT then convinced CT our friendship and
grateful for what we had done for them.
The performance. taken in its entirety,
makes a bright and pleasing bit of history,
and maybe we are excused for shaking
hands with ourselves over 1t.
In the very nature of things some mis-
takes were made. A situation so unusual
and so sown with difficulties could not have
been dealt with without error. We had to
grapple with things and take chances. Here
and there. too, an unworthy man secured
office. and abused his place. There were a
great many places to be filled, and political
pressure. there as here at home. was
brought to bear In the matter of some of
the selections. But the record upon the
whole Is admirable. Where 1t was possible
to correct mistakes that was promptly done.
and where an unworthy official was exposed
he was promptly displaced and handed over
for punishment.
General Wood, who played SO important a
part in this work, has been assigned to duty
in the Philippines and sails tomorrow for
his post. He sought the assignment. and
consequently goes to his new duties noS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
Secretary Wilson.

The report of his candidacy for the presi-
dency of the Iowa State Agricultural Col
lege is followed by the announcement chat,
while he would appreciate very much the
honor of election to the office. 1t is known
that Secretary Wilson would not resign his
seat in the cabinet to accept 1t, as he is
greatly interested in the work of the ma
donai Department of Agriculture" This
announcement makes good reading. Mr..
Wilson Is serving In his present office with
great credit to himself and benefit to the
country. The work Of the Agricultural De-
partment was never so important and never
so highly appreciated by the people as now,
and change in the directing force there
at this time could hardly advance the public
interests. Mr.. Wilson's preference for his
office is justified by his success in 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
Capitalists Indicted for Manslaughter

In Newark yesterday the grand jury re-
turned indictments against the executive
committee. officers and managing officials
of the North Jersey Traction Company for
manslaughter, charging them with respon-
sibility for the death of the nine children
who were killed in the grade crossing acct
dent of a few weeks ago. Some of the
men named thus by the jury for trial are
among the most prominent of the country's
inanciers, and their predicament awakens
people to realization of the responsible
tiles which. in the eye of the law. may be
placed upon the shoulders of those engaged
in the direction OF the affairs of corpora
lions. 1t is obviously impossible in matters
Of this kind to differentiate between the
officials or directors of company. If the
responsibility cannot be laid upon the
operators of the car. In the case in hand
the accident was clearly the result Of lax
system. The car was improperly providei
with sand This was perhaps the fault of
some subordinate official. perhaps one OF
those included in the indictment. The
crossing was not equipped with derailing
device, such as has since been installed at
the same point. That WAS perhaps the
fault of the higher officials. the board OF
directors. or the executive committee of
that board 1t is evident that the grand
jury has inquired into the precise details
of the management to the end of returning
these sweeping indictments.
1t Is difficult 10 conceive that a general
responsibility Of this kind will, even upon
he most direct proof before a petit jury
and verdict of guilty, result In a SEN
tence Of imprisonment. even for a nominal
term. The law fixes the penalty for man
slaughter at imprisonment from one to ten
years or fine In the courts discretion.
4 fine would be a light imposition upon men
Of such wealth as those who compose the
executive committee of the corporation
Thus the community is confronted with a
dilemma. The accident was deplorable not
only In its results. but In the showing 1t
Afforded OF the utter indifference of the
corporation to the safety of the passengers
Yet urgent as is the need of corrective pun
lsihments, TO serve as serious warning to
other corporations in and out of New Jer-
sey, u Is too much to expect that men of
capital. whose participation In the ma mage
ment OF these corporations is of perfume
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27

only well prepared for them but anxious to
undertake them. This insures the govern
ment the best service that he can perform
there. Conditions. 1t is true, are somewhat
different in the Philippines from those the
Americans found in Cuba. And the people
are different. But a good deal of the expe-
rience that General Wood gained In Cuba
he will be able to apply dn his new post, to
the benefit Of the United States no less than
to that of the archipelago; and in time he
may come to the principal military COM
mand there. He is a very able man. Is still
young. and may be expected to continue to
grow On usefulness and the country's esti-
nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
A Hard Problem.

Dis life is an arithmetic
OATS hahd to understan;
It's a lesson in subtraction .;
Dat mus come to every man.
You's got to fin de difference
1t hurts little bit ~,
'Twix' what you thinks you ought to have
An what you gwineter git.
Oars muffin dat's too good fob US
When we are stahtin out.
But as de years go sippin' by -
Dere comes gloomy doubt.
De difference surprises you
When it's mos time to quit
'Twix' what you thought you ought to have
An what you gwineter git.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
Grieved.

Charley. DEAR" said young Mrs Torkins
'I am very much grieved at your ignorance
of scriptural matters
what do you mean?'
II overheard you telling that man at the
races that there was Jonah somewhere,
but you couldn't exactly locate him. I
really think 1t is time for you to read up a
little"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
Sympathetic.

what do you think of this idea of elect
ing senators by direct vote of the peo-
ple?"
'WeH." answered Senator Sorghum, II
don't know that 1t would make great deal
of difference to me, but it would mean a
considerable privation to the members OF
my legislature
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27

New York has man 101 years old, who
has never been outside that city or taken a
ride in a trolley car. This lack Of enter
prise may help to explain why the New
York police find the average citizen so easy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27

When President Roosevelt goes plucking
wild flowers with the gentle naturalist,
John Burroughs, the people will have a
comforting assurance that American sports
manship has it's milder aspects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
Commoner IIP

From the Boston Herald.
Billy Mason. too Is going to start a
weekly newspaper for the relief of the OPP
pressed. The weekly rescue newspaper
seems to be the favorite refuge of states
men retired from business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
An Opinion.

do you think that betting Is wrong?
ut depends on circumstances answered
the town oracle. IF you can't afford to
silly"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27

France is little unfortunate in the fact
that Paris contains population always
ready to furnish mob at short notice
The capital of the United States enjoys an
almost unique advantage in this respect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
Reform Progresses.

From the Chicago News.
Recently published dispatches indicate
that some Of the White House reformers
are now content with the arrangement of
the pictures and furniture and are about
to turn their attention to the President
personal habits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
SHOOTING STARS.
Non-Committal.

> -''Whom do you regard as the greatest
tragedian of the timer?
MY dear SIR answered Mr.. Storming-
ton Barnes; "introspection Is a habit that
earnestly endeavor to avoid"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
Time to Plant Trees.
.w YORK Main and Express.

From the New York Nall and EXpress.
Now plant a tree! 1t is the right time.
Don't let the leaves get too big. Remember
that the city beautiful requires shade, and
bear in mind that the trees will aye be
CROWN while ye're sleepin'."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
The Bean Blossom.

From the Boston Globe.
The advocates of the mountain laurel for
the state flower of Massachusetts, have
made out good case, although some out
side barbarians may suggest that the bean
blossom would be more appropriate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27

Now that Congress has turned Its back.
trusts may be expected to organize with
more boldness than ever. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27

So long az the Americas cup continues to
secure visits from SO welcome guest as
Sir Thomas Upton this country could not
think of parting from it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27

The average citizen will never learn that
no branch of literary art is more difficult
to attain than the safe and successful COM
position of love letters. -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
Does He Know TIP

From the Chicago Tribune.
Can't Grover Cleveland be made to un
derstand that Mr.. Bryan has fired hin
from the democratic party?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
The Violet's Confession.

IT'S true I'm very modest.
1 really have to be,
For no one pays a dollar
For a bunch of such as me.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
Funeral Of His Own,
1nu,sv,,,s corr;ar.Iourna,

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
If the Missouri minister who threatens to
tell the truth at funerals carries out his
threat there will probably soon be a funeral
at which he will figure otherwise than as
the preacher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27

. President Palma is hoping that the Cuban
congress will not develop any tendencies IN
the line of senatorial obstruction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
OF Course.

From the 5omervile CMass) Journal.
The new 100000 railway station in
Washington will be a notable addition to
the attractions of the most beautiful large
city in America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27

President Castro may be congratulated
on having secured the loyalty OF at least a
portion of the Venezuelan public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
Chicago's Plant.
From the Chicago Re

From the Chicago Record Herald.
Even the best smoke ordinance in the
world will not help much unless 1t is en-
forced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27

The increase in the Doe family in Buffalo
Is not an encouraging census indication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27

- John Mitchell's opinion that strikes are
necessary Is bad news for the consumer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27

OF course the Panama canal will cost
large amount of money. But SO long as
there is to be a canal, it ought to be a good
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27

General Miles has a faculty of receiving
ovations gracefully. And an ovation supply
seems always available.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27

The new Chinese minister will have to
be industrious to attain as many accom-
plishments as his predecessor carries away
with him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
Schuylkill Water,

From the Philadelphia Press.
The people of West Philadelphia are
again baking the Schuylkill water, it being
altogether too thick to boil
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27

Mr.. Rathbone continues to be regarded as
lucky man rather than as a parsonage
with grievance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
Carrie Nations Dilemma,

From the Charlotte en- c. News.
Carrie Nation Is hesitating between two
titles for her forthcoming book: Ten
Nights in Barrcom" or "Jailers I Have
OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
General Woods Report.

1t is almost safe to put away the snow
shovel and bring out the lawn mover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
The Private Buffet.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
If the abolition Of the bar in the Capitol
at Washington Is persisted in, the lockers
in the committee rooms will become inter.
oSffpR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
A New Color.

From the Baltimore American.
One of the fashionable spring tints in Cen
trail America is known as Crushed rebel
lion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27

Mr.. Bryan objects to Mr.. German. But
Mr.. German is used to being objected to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
Parkhurst's Tribute to Funston.

FROM me Atlanta Joufual.
This country never knew how to appre-
ciate the true greatness Of Funston until
DIR. Parkhurst began to roast him.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17
New Express Company.

The Globe Express Company, which
was Incorporated in 1891, but has been
in a comatose condition since Its In
ception, has suddenly sprung into a
full-fedged business institution, which
will reach all over the country for
business. It is a Denver concern,
says the Denver News, but in addition
to local capitalists II is now TO have
the backing of all the Gould interests.
The new company will commence
business on the first OF next month
and will then take over the express
business of the Denver & Rio Grande
Express Company and the Western
Express Company. Just as soon as
the transfer is completed the latter
two carrying companies will go out OF
existence. The business of the new
corporation will be extended where
ever possible, ard II is expected that
1t will succeed to all the express busi-
ness OF the various Gould and affiliated
roads as soon as present contracts
with other companies expire.
The Globe Express Company will
commence active operations with a
capital OF s5.000,0o0 and will be Off
cered as follows. President. George
w. Kramer; vice president. f. T. JET.
ferry; treasurer. j. w. Gllluly; secre-
tary, j. ID. Andrews; manager, ID. d.
Mayo. The directors are George j
Gould, f. T. Jeffery and Jesse White
of New York, and G. w. Kramer, Joel
F. vaile, j. W. Gilluly and J. b. An
drews of Denver.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17
San Juan.ouray Road.

The commission or board which will
have charge of the building of the
Ouray-San Juan road has been organ
lied. The board consists OF the
county commissioners Of Ouray county.
one commissioner from San Juan
county and the state engineer. The
road has been surveyed. Bids will
be opened sor the road on Sept. 81.
and the contract for the building of
the road will be awarded as soon as
possible thereafter.
This road" said State Engineer
Carpenter, sis to connect with the old
Red mountain road. and is to be one
of the best in the state
Prof. Carpenter is now making, for
the first time In the history of the
state engineers Office. an attempt to
learn the exact percentage of water
that is lost through transmission in
the open air and through the rivers
of the state. The water of Twin lakes
is being let out of the lake and along
the Arkansas river at certain inter
vafs are stationed men who are meas
urlng the flow. There is man at the
lake, one at Grant. one at Salida, one
at Canon City. one at Pueblo. and one
at the Bob Creek ditch.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17
Auditor Gives Bond.

Denver, Sept Is. - Former State
Auditor Charles w, Crouter came
down from Cheyenne yesterday and
gave $4,000 bond for his appearance
in the West Side court, September 26
At that time he will enter his plea
and the date of his trial will be set
Mr. Crouter was represented by Mil
ton Smith and ex-Attorney General c.
O. Post, and his bondsmen are Horace
G. Clark, clerk OF the supreme court.
and Fred Koch. proprietor of the
Temple Court saloon. Inasmuch MS
Mr.. Crouter came in from Wyoming
voluntarily, Judge Malone was lenient
in the bond. The $4,000 bond is given
on the indictment charging the en-
bezzlement OF $4,000. There are eight
other counts. and on these the court
accepted Mr.. Crouter's personal recog.
nizance.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17
BY decision in the District Court

BY decision in the District Court
at Denver, on the Sth instant. Judge
johnson gave the first Interpretation
of the mechanics lien law passed by
the Fourteenth Assembly. This law
provides that II the contract for the
erection of building Is not placed
on record. the labor done and the ma
terials furnished by any and all per-
sons shall be deemed to have been done
and supplied at the personal instance
of the owLlr. In his decision Judge
johnson held that the law should not
be taken TO mean that the owner was
personally responsible and liable to
suit for the material and labor in that
he had not flied the contract. He held
that by the statute where an owner
fails to record his contract he is not
personally liable but that the mechanic
simply has lien on the property it.
self for material or labor or both.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17
BULGARIA WILL MOVE UNLESS
POWERS PREVENT MASSACRES

Sofia, Sept 15.-The Bulgarian gov
ernment, through its foreign repre-
sentatives, has addressed note to the
great powers, declaring that the porte
is systematically devastating Macedo-
mia and massacreing the Christian
population. Further. 1t says Turkey
has modified her whole army. which
cannot possibly be for the sole pur-
pose of suppressing the revolution
Therefore. the Bulgarian govern
ment appeals to the humane sentiment
OF Europe 10 prevent the continuance
of the massacres and devastation and
10 stop the mobilization of the Turk
ish army.
The memorandum concludes with
the plain statement that unless the
powers intervene. Bulgaria will be
forced to take such measures as she
may deem necessary.
While 1t is possible that Turco-
Bulgarian war may even yet be avert
ed. the probabilities of such an en-
counter were never greater than at the
present moment The recent note to
the powers. the most decided step yet
taken by the principality. was dictated
not only by the alarming reports of
wholesale massacres and devastation
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17
Denver Grand jury Report.

The special grand jury in the Dis
trict Court at Denver handed in Its
final report Saturday, Aug. s. The
work accomplished was as follows.
julius Aichele. city and county clerk
and recorder. indicted on twenty
counts charging grant larceny by en-
bezzlement, two counts charging de-
struction of the records of the city and
county, sne count for receiving bribs
from T. j. Maloney.
w. II. Nice. former clerk of the
West Side Criminal Court. indicted on
four counts-three counts charging
grand larceny and one count charging
malfeasance in office.
Thomas j. Maloney, indicted for
offering and giving bribe.
Charles w. Crouter. former state
auditor. indicted on eight counts for
embezzlement and Withholding state
funds.
w. Carey Munsell, fiat tax clerk In
state auditors office, under Crouter,
indicted on nine counts charging en-
bezzlement and defacing records.
Information filed against Charles T.
Carnahan for assault to commit muir
der upon Hugh Swearingen.
Indictments against eighteen Hun.
garians for rioting and melting riot at
the Globe and Grant smelter.
One additional bill of Indictment
was found against County Clerk and
Recorder julius Aichele for receiving
Ia bribe from Thomas J. Maloney for
the contract to transcribe the records
OF the former county of Arapahoe. A
capias was at once issued and was
served by Under Sheriff Leonard DE
Lue. who notified Aichele to appear
and give bond Monday.
The fine of 800 and costs assessed
upon Juror William Scott Lee for re
vealing the secrets of the jury was re
mitted by Judge johnson, upon special
Joint request of the jury and District
Attorney Lindsey
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17
TOLEDO UNVEILS
M'KlNLEY STATUE

Toledo. Ohio. Sept. 15.-Toledo was
en- fete yesterday over the unveiling OF
the Mckinley statue. the first memorial
of the late President erected in Ohio.
After a naval parade on the river, and
a procession led by a battalion of reg
ular infantry. the statue, which stands
fronting the court house. was unveiled
by Miss Dorothy Bonner.
Col. ]. C. Bonner, president of the
Memorial Association. in brief ad-
dress presented the monument to the
county. and Henry Conrad. president of
the Board of County Commissioners,
accepted the trust on the part of the
county. Senator NJ. A. Hanna was then
introduced az honorary president OF
the day, and made brief extempore
address. dedicatory poem by Theo-
dore McAIanus was read by the author
and the orator of the day, Senator
Charles w, Fairbanks of Indiana, was
introduced The senator began by say
ing:
"The place of William Mckinley in
history is secure. You honor your
selves in honoring him You make
the future your debtor by erecting this
statue in commemoration of his life
and services, for like his immortal
prototype. Abraham Lincoln. he be
longs to the ages Hither the lovers OF
American institutions will come In the
unnumbered years before us, and derive
new hope and new inspiration.
similar monuments will rise in
other lands to which peoples not OF
other race will pay their homage. The
people OF Cuba, whose liberty was Sc
cured through his genius and states
manship. will erect monuments In his
honor And SO the people of Porto
Rico and the far-off Philippines Will
raise enduring memorials to perpetuate
to the farthest ages the memory of the
President who carried to them the
blessing of republican government"
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

daily arriving. but even moro by the
Indifference of the powers toward the
severity of Bulgaria's repressiye meas
ures,
People here consider that the anxi-
ETY. of the powers seems TO be mani
tested chiefly in repeated admonitions
to the porte TO suppress the revolution
with all speed and energy possible.
kilograms from Constanitnople ap-
pear in this evenings papers, asserting
that the ambassadors had urged the
Sultan's government TO suppress the
insurrection without any consideration
of mercy and not to hesitate to burn
and destroy villages or take any other
steps which might be deemed neces-
sary.
these dispatches, though of doubtful
origin and possibly not worthy of seri-
Gus acceptance. are not entirely out OF
harmony with reports previously re-
ceived here.
The Bulgarian ministry. there ap-
pears to be little doubt. in face of the
strongest pressure from within and
without, has endeavored TO maintain
strict neutrality, but 1t appears quite
possible that the government may now
depart from this position