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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-21
REUNION OF DEMOCRATS.
Nebraska Bryanites Welcome Back the
Boilers at Omaha.

A dispatch from Omaha. December 20,
says: The Jacksonian Club of Nebraska,
the leading democratic organization of the
west and one OF the first to declare for
Bryan has, after seven years. recognized
that those democrats who failed to sup
port Bryan and the national platform in
the last two campaigns were sincere In
their convictions.
Saturday night they unanimously voted
to reinstate to membership a number of
former members who were expelled from
the organization during Bryan's first cam
paign, because they refused to support the
nominee. The action is, according to those
members just reinstated, an indication that
Nebraska democrats are willing to accept
the eastern idea of democracy.
In the preamble OF the resolutions rein
stating the members 1T is said:
Time makes great changes in the
thoughts and Ideas of mankind, and more
particularly in the condition and creedS OF
political parties. Some years ago a wave
OF fusion swept over this nation. which
made the democratic party tremble as to
the ultimate result, and gave rise to honest
differences among democrats who were
equally loyal to the cardinal principles OF
the party, equally proud of the record and
devoted to it's traditions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-21
POSTAL CARD CONTRACTOR DIES.
Death Of Albert Daggett, Former Resi-
dent of Washington.

Albert Daggett, the holder of the United
States postal card contract, and for many
years prominent figure in Washington,
died Saturday at Rumford Falls, Ne,
where he had gone few months ago to
superintend some work at his pulp and
paper mills and printing establishment.
While Mr.. Daggett had been prominent in
government affairs and politics In Wash
ington his name is closely linked with the
politics of Brooklyn, where, 1t is said, that
he made and spent million dollars in po-
litical adventures.
Mr. Daggett was born in Troy, N. Y. in
1885, and, although his father a wealthy
man, had been democrat, he joined the
ranks of the republicans. He made his
debut in politics and in Washington when
at the age of nineteen, he was appointed
confidential clerk to William Ii. Seward
then Secretary of State. Three years later
he went back to Brooklyn and there soon
began his career as Brooklyn politici an
which was marked at the zenith by his be-
ing elected sheriff, then an Office with
larger salary than that of the President of
the United States, and Iater as state sena
tor.
For the last six or eight years he held
the contract for the manffactur of pos
tai cards. Last year he furnished Il 0OO,-
900 cards The contract would not have
expired for two years The post office au-
thorities will make arrangements for some
one to continue the work.
The postal interests brought him to
Washington, and for while he lived in
large house on K street next to the John
Sherman home. at one time he held the
contract for the cleaning of the streets in
Washington.
He was the president of the Turnover
Club. which was famous around the Airing
ton Hotel, the members being retired poll
ticians.
Two children are left. The son, Alex
ander Daggett. is the proprietor of a drug
store at S01 Vermont avenue. where the
father was frequently found. The daughter
married member of the Nicholson family
in this city. The son was summoned to
Maine about ten days ago, when the father
became dangerously i'll after months con-
fnement to his room.
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The afternoon invited the eyes TO far,
blue horizons, and as Evelyn stood up and
shook loosely In her hand the sand she had
token from the box, she contemplated the
hazy distances with satisfaction before
lending to make her tee. Her visitors had
left; Grant had gone east to school. and she
was driven in upon herself for amusement.
Her movements were 1.-THE and swift, and
when once the ball had been placed in posi-
ton there were only two points of interest
for her In the landscape-the bali itself and
the first green. The driver was part OF
herself. and she stepped back and swung it
to freshen her memory Of its chara cteris-
ties. The caddy watched her in silent joy;
these were not the fuSsy preliminaries that
lie had been used 10 in young ladies' who
played on the Country Club links; he kept
one eye on the player and hacked off down
the course, The sleeves of her crimson
flannel shirt waist were turned up at the
wrists: the loose end OF her cravat futtered
in the soft wind, that was like a breath of
mid May. She addressed the ball standing
but slightly bent above II and glancing
swiftly from tee to target then swung with
the certainty and ease of the natural golf
player. Her first bali was a slice, but 1t
fell seventy-five yards down the course.
she altered her position slightly and tried
again, but she did not hit the ball souarely.
and 1t went bounding over the grass. AT
the third attempt her ball was caught fair
ly and sped straight down the course at .
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of pleasure, always joy to a man of con-
science, which is his self-approval for labor
well performed. He mad worked faithfully
ever since he had come to GARRISON; he had
Travelled much. visiting the properties which
the Neponset Trust Company had confided
to his care; and he had already SO adjusted
them that they earned enough to pay taxes
and expenses He had effected a few sales
at prices which the NeponSet's clients were
glad to accept. He had never been so
happy in his work. He had rather grudg-
ingly taken this afternoon off; but here he
was laughing with Evelyn Porter over an
amusing adventure that had befallen them
and which, as they talked of it and kept
referring to 1t, seemed to establish be-
tween them real comradeship. He WON
dered what Raridan would say, and he re-
solved that he would not tell him of the
hasty termination Of his golfing; probably
Miss Porter would prefer not to have the
Incident mentioned. He even thought that
he would not tell Raridan that she had
driven him to town. 1t was not for him
to interpose between Wary Raridan. q
man. who had brought him the sweetest
friendship he had ever known and the girl
whom fate had clearly appointed Wary
to marry.
AS they turned into the main highway
leading downward trap came rapidly to-
ward them.
Miss Margrave's trap" said Evelyn, as
they espied 1t.
The figures were not yet distinguishabie,
though Mabels belongings were always un-
mistakable.
Then that must be one of the menu
John was angry at himself the moment
he had spoken. for as the trap came nearer
there was no doubt of the identity of Ma
bells companion. 1t was Wary. Evelyn
bowed and smiled they passed Mabel
gave the quick nod that she was introduc-
ing in GARRISON; Saxton and Raridan lifted
their hats
Miss Margrave has lot of style; don't
you think so, Mr.. Saxton?"
Apparently yes but / don't know her,
you know" and he wondered.
Wary Raridan's days were not all lucky.
He had been keeping his Office with great
fidelity of late. He had even found a
client or two, and he had determined to
rebuke his critics by giving proof of his
possession of those staying qualities which
they were always denying him. He had
been hard at work in his Office this after
noon, when note came to him from Ma
bel, who begged that he would drive with
her to the Country Club. He had already
thought of telephoning to Evelyn TO ask
her If she would not go with him, but
had dropped the idea when he remembered
his new resolutions; 1t was for Evelyn that
he was at work now. But Mabel was a
friendly soul and perfectly harmless.
1t certainly looked very pleasant outside;
the next cita ton IN the authorities he was
consulting Sweetbriar VS.. O'Neill, 81 NY,
28-would lead him over to the law library.
which was a gloomy hole with wretched
ventilation. So he had given himself
vacation, with the best grace and excuse in
the world.
Go be continued tomorrow)
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And your picture In the Sunday papers"
Horrors, no! But you will appear on
your fiery steed swinging the lasso."
He threw up his lands.
THAT would never do, 1 would ruin my
social reputation"
I'm Boston,"
mo: down there they'd like it. It would
be proof positive of the woolliness of the
west. Golf playing interrupted by a herd
of wild cattle-cowboys, lassoes-Buffalo
Bill effects. Down east they're always look
ing for western atmosphere"
You don't dislike the west very much
do you?" asked Evelyn. I'VE aren't so
bad, do you think?'
Dislike it?'' John looked at her. He had
never liked anything so much as this place
and hour. IT altogether love it," he de-
clared and then he was conscious of hav-
larry.
"And so you learned how to do all the
cowboy tricks up in Wyoming?" Evelyn
went on. Il wish Annie Warren had seen
THAR and she laughed; it seemed to John
that she was always laughing.
Il wasn't very much of a cowboy" John
said. THAT is, wasn't very good at 1t. ;"
He was an honest soul and did not want
Evelyn Porter to think that he was posing
dramatic and cocksure character
ripping COW is the easiest thing in the
business and then tame, foolish, domestic
co-bos like that one
"Co-bos! If this is likely to happen again
they ought to provide a box of salt at ev-
cry tee
When Evelyn had gone into the club
house, John gathered the caddies into
corner and bestowed dollar on each of
them and promised them other bounty If
they maintained silence touching the events
of the afternoon In which he had partici-
pated- They and the drovers were the only
witnesses besides tie more active partici-
pants, and he would have to take chances
with the drovers. Then, having bribed the
boys, he also threatened. them. He was
walking across the veranda when he met
Evelyn, whose horse he had already called
for.
7 ''If you're not driving, II be glad to have
you share my cart
Thanks, very much,'' said John. THE
street car would be rather heavy slump
after this afternoons gaiety-"
Il spoiled your game and endangered
your social reputation; l can hardly do
less
John thought that she could hardly do
more. He had known men whom girls
drove in their traps. but he had never ex-
-pscted to be enrolled In their class. 1t was
pleasant, just once, not to be walking in the
highway and taking the dust of other peO-
pies wheels-pleasant to find himself toll
Grated by a pretty girl She was prettier
than any he had ever seen at class day, or
in the grand stands at foot ball games. or
on the observation trains at New London
when he had gone alone. or with a sober
college classmate, tossee the boat races.
: Deep currents OF happiness. coursed
through him which were not all because of
the October sunlight and the. laughing talk
OF Evelyn Porter. He had that sensation
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uPHoLDs ROOSEVELT.
Editor Howell Of Georgia Declares
Facts, Not Sentiment, Dictate Duty.

A dispatch from Atlanta, Ca, last night
says:
Clark Howell, editor of the Atlanta Con-
stitution, and democratic national COM
mitteeman from Georgia. strongly de-
tends President Roosevelt's Panama
policy and as strongly condemns the op-
position to it manifested by democratic
senator's. Mr.. Howell says:
THE Panama case is one of the kind
where the facts should dictate duty
rather than sentiment. What are the
facts In the casef
Colombia committed acts of govern
rights interests and aspirations of the
people of her department of Panama.
They believed the result would be to rob
them of the isthmian canal and doom
poverty. They frankly and in ample sea-
son warned the authorities at Bogota
that If that sacrifice was demanded Of
them they would secede and set up an
independent government The sacrifice
was called for. and Panama declared her
independence. Her people never for a
moment needed the urging of the Ameri-
can government or the alleged machina-
lions Of Bunau -Varilia to do what they
did.
WAS the republic OF Panama born too
quickly? Revolutions are Caesarian oper-
atoms The American revolution was
born the very moment the vote was an
nounced that adopted the Declaration of
Independence. Secession became the
policy Of the southern states the moment
South Carolina proclaimed her ordinance
of secession.
Did our government recognize the re-
public OF Panama too soon7 II we did we
should go back on our track and reverse
our recognition OF the French republic
within three days OF Its proclamation,
and our recognition Of the Brazilian re-
public four days after Dom Pedro was
shipped to Europe In the Panama case
we took five days in which to learn that
the newly proclaimed republic was unop-
posed and in full control Of the country
by consent of its Inhabitants.
Let 1t be admitted that all that has
been quoted from Senator Hoar and from
Senator Daniel and others of his south
ern colleagues is true. and yet no case is
made that involves cnnnivance with re-
bell1on on the lsthmus n sacrifice Of
the national honor in dealing favorably
with the new republic through the ratifi-
cation of the pending treaty"
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bunch bound for the city. Several obstrep-
erous steers showed inclinat ton to bolt
ar the crossroads but the horsemrn
brought them back with much yelling and
a great shutting of hoofs which sent a
cloud OF dust into the quiet air. SaXtOn
bent again with his lofter. when his caddy
gave a cry
Hi! He's making for the gate.'
One of the steers had bolted and plunged
down the side road toward the gate of the
club grounds, which stood open through the
daytime.
You'd better trot over there and close
the gate" said Saxton, seeing that the
cattle were excited.
The boy ran for the gate, which lay no.
more than hundred yards distant, and the
steer which had broken away and been re-
claimed with so much difficulty in the read
way bolted for it at almost the same mo-
ment. Saxton, seeing that collision was
imminent, began trotting toward the gate
himself The steer could not see the boy
who was racing for the gate from the IN
side, and boy and beast plunged on toward
Run for the fence" called saxton.
The boy gained the fence and clam Dercd
to the top of il. The steer reached tn,
gate, and seeing open fields beyond bound
ed in and made across the golf course at
full speed He da shed past Saxton, who
stopped and watched him. hts club still in
his hand. The steer seemed pleased TO
have gained access to an ampier area. and
loped leisurely across the links. Evelyn,
maneuvering to escape bunker that lay
formidably before her. had not yet seen the
animal and was not aware OF the invasion
OF the course until her caddy, who, en-
pecting one of her long plays, had posted
himself far ahead came plunging over the
bunkers ridge with q clatter of bag and
clubs. The steer, following him with an
amiable show of interest, paused at the
bunker and viewed the boy and young wo-
wan in the red shirt waist uneasily. One
of the drovers was in hot pursuit, galloping
across the course toward the runaway
member Of his herd. lariat in hand. Hear
ing an enemy in the rear the steer broke
over the lightly packed barricade, and
Evelyns red shirt waist proving the most
brilliant object on the horizon. he made
toward 1t at lively pace.
The caddy was now in full flight, pulling
the strap Of Evelyn's bag over his head and
scattering the clubs as he fed. A moment
later he had joined Saxton's caddy ON top OF
the fence and the two boys viewed current
history from that point with absorption.
Meanwhile Evelyn was making no valiant
stand. She gave gasp Of dismay and
turned and ran, for the drover was pushing
the steer rapidly now, and was getting
ready to cast his lariat. He made botch
of it., however, and at the instant of the
ropes flight his pony, poorly trained to
the business, bucked and tried to unseat
his rider: and the drover swore volubly
as he tried to control him. The pony back
ed upon a putting green and bucked again,
this time dislodging his rider Before the
dazed drover could recover, Saxton, who
had run up behind him, sprang to the
pcny's head. and as the animal settled on
all tours again, leaped into the saddle and
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gathered up bride and Iariat The pony
suddenly grew tired of making trouble, IN
the whimsical way OF his kind, and Saxton
impelled him at rapid lope toward the
steer. John was ltreheaded and the
sleeves of his outing shirt were rolled 10
the elbows he looked more like a polo
player than a cowboy.
Meanwhile Evelyn was running toward
bunker which stood across her path; 1t was
the only break in the level of the course
that offered any hope ofrefuge. She could
hear the pounding Of the steers hoofs, and
less distinctly the pattering hoofbeat OF
the pony. She had had a long run AMI
was breathing hard. r The bunker seemed
the remotest thing I'M he world as she ran
down the course; thenA suddenly 1t rose q
mile high, and as she scaled its rough
slope and sank brea thlessly into the Sand.
Saxton cast the larfat. With mathematical
nicely the loOped rope cut the air and the
moose fell about the broad horns OF the
Texan as his fore feet struck the bunker.
The pony stood with firmly planted hoois,
supporting the taut rope as steadfastly as a
rock The owner of the pony came painting
up, and another OF the droyers who had
ridden into the arena Joined them.
Here's your cow, said SAXON. The
steer was. indeed, any ones for the taking.
as he was wfnded and the spirit had gone
out of him. You won't need another rope
on him; he'll follow the pony
You threw that rope all right said the
Gsmounted drover.
AN old woman taught me with clothes
line" said John, kicking his feet out OF
the stirrups: take Your pony.
Where's that girf?" asked one OF the
men.
II guess she's all right answered Sax
ton, walking toward the bunker. You d
better get your COW out of here; this ISM
free range. You know
He mounted the bunker with jump and
looked anxiously down into the sand pit
Good afternoon. Mr. Saxton. You see
I'm bunkered IL it safe to GENE out
pnrfar1'
jumping down into the sand Are You
hurt?"
mo: but I'll not say that I'm not scared
She was still painting from her long run
and her cheeks were scarlet. She pu. up
her hands to her hair, which had tumDled
loose. This Is really the wild west, after
all; and that was very pretty throw You
made"
1T seemed necessary to do something.
But you couldn't have seen it?
Another case of wOman's curiosity. Per-
haps ought to turn into q pillar OF salt
peeped! suppose 1t Was in the hope that
l might play hide and seek with that
wild beast as he came over after me, pat
you stopped his fight just in time" She
had restored her hair as she talked w here
is that caddy of mine?'
"Oh, the boys took to the fence to get
better view of the show. They're coming
UP now sS
FL, Evelyn stood VI aaickly, and shook her
Il need hardly ray that I'm greatly
obliged to you. she said, giving him .ner
hand. 4 IT,, 8. -,
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the incident so coolly.
she was laughing; her color was very be-
coming, and John beamed upon her HIS
face was of that blonde type which radiates
light and f1uSheS into a kind of Sunburn
with excitement. There was something
very boyish about John SaXton. The
curves of his face We're st.ll those of youth
he had never dared to encourage a mus
tache or beard, owing to a Discrimination to
produce more than was necessary OF the
soft. silky hair which covered his head
abundantly. He had a straight nose, firm
chin and brave showing of square, white
teeth. His mouth was his best feature, for
1t expressed his good nature and a wish to
be pleased-a wish that shone also in his
blue eyes. John SaXton determined
to like life and people; and hes liked both
just now.
Are you entirely sound? Won't you
have witchhazel, arnica. brandy?
"Oh. thanks; nothing. I've got my
breath again and am all right"
But they always spratn their ankles"
Yes, but I'm not romantic young per-
son. I'll be sorry il that caddy has lost my
best driver"
He's out on the battlefield now looking
for IT." said John, ind eating their two
implements.
Il think you're away" John added, mus
ingly.
Yes; for the club house"
That's poor golf to give up just because
you're bunkered. And yet my caddy said
You were the greatest
They walked over the course toward the
club house, discussing their encounter.
wv hat hole were YOU playing when the
meek-eyed kline invaded the feld?'
"Oh. was doing very badly. I was only
at the fourth. and breaking all my rec
ords," said John. Il was glad of a diver
sion. The gentle footprints of that steer
didn't improve the quality of this course"
he added, looking about. The ground was
soft from recent rains, and the hoofs Of the
animal had dug into 1t and marred the
turf.
IT'S rule of the club" said Evelyn,
that players must replace their own
divots. That can hardly be enforced
against that ferocious beast
Hardly; but he was easily master of the
game while he remained with u.s." The
caddies had recovered the scattered equip
ment OF the players, and were following,
discussing the incidents of the busiest quar-
ter of an hour they had known in their
golfing experience.
Evelyn turned suddenly upon John
Did look very, fooAsh?"s she demanded
I'm sure don't know what you mean"
Yes. you do, Nj. Saxton. A woman al
ways looks ridiculous when she runs She
laughed. 'Iim sure I must have looked SO.
But you couldn't have seen me; you were
pretty busy yourself just them
WELL of course, II I'm asked about It,
I'll have to tell Of your sprinting powers:
I'm not sure that you didn't lower rec
orc"
.Oh, you're the hero OF the occasion!
cut a sorry ngure In It. suppose, though,
that as the maiden In distress I'll get q lit
tie glory-just d lfttls'
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Victims of Tennessee Fire.

A dispatch from Nashville last night says;
Two more charred bodies were taken from
the ruins OF Rust Dormtory Of Walden
University. The list of known dead now
numbers nine. and two students are yet I'M
accounted for. Several of those severely
injured by jumping from the burned build
ing are in a critical condition, but no addi-
tional deaths have occurred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-21

When you get a special fig
ure" or "cut rate" on advertis-
ing space, it is safe to assume
that some competitor in your
business is getting still more
favorable terms. The only safe
rule is to deal where the same
rate is charged to everybody for
the same service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-21

Unusually cold weather Is prevalent
throughout the Adirondacl1s the thermom-
eter ranging from Is to so degrees below
zero. Lake George is frozen over from
Caldwell to Bolton. This is about three
weeks earlier than the average.