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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17
An Impossible Treaty.

The legislative enactment at Bogota look
ing to the ratification of a canal treaty
with the United States offers but little hope
of a satisfactory agreement with Colombia.
as the case Is understood here The bill
which, it is reported. has passed the Co.
lombian senate unanimously on the first
reading, confirms the previous rejection Of
the Hay-Herran treaty and instructs the
executive to conclude a treaty radically diff
fering from that other instrument In the
first place, all negotiations are predicated
upon the agreement Of the Panama Railroad
Company to give up $40, 900 of it's sell
ing price, received from the United States.
Furthermore. any purchaser of the railroad
must be bound to surrender the property
In 1867. On that basis a treaty may be
drawn with the United States giving to
this country a lease Of the canal zone for
one hundred years, that lease renewable
for hundred-year periods, the rental to be
$4,000 a year. with an addition of % per
cent for each renewal. The sovereignty of
Colombia over the zone and the neutrality
of the canal are to be guaranteed. with
mixed tribunals only in the zone and ex-
cIusively Colombian police and sanitary
commissions. time limit is to be fixed on
the completion of the canal works Colom-
States on the exchange Of notifications.
This Is by no means such a treaty as the
United States desires or would think of ne
gotiating. If Panama were the only posi-
BILE route for a canal there might be shad-
ow of chance for the success Of this propo-
sition. But with an equally practicable
route awaiting final consideration 1t is
folly to expect this government to grant
such terms, which are just double those
of the HayHerran treaty and give less in
return. The United States would never
consent to build canal across a zone I'M
der the police and sanitary administration
of the Colombian government. One of the
most vital considerations In this enterprise
is the question Of health There is the best
reason in the world for refusing to entrust
the lives Of American engineers and work.
men to that pestilential climate and the alb
solute inef1ciency of the Colombian SAM
tarians. Besides, the price is far too high,
both in the bonus and the annual rental.
while the provision for periodical increases
is prohibitive.
The meat in the cocoanut is exposed by
the provision that the Panama company
shall give up one-fourth of it's selling price
as a consideration to parting with its prop
critics and rights. This is great grab
game and the United States is supposed to
be willing to stand the touch.
Nothing Is clearer than that it is i'm
possible to secure a treaty from Colombia
on reasonable terms within a reason
able time. 1t is unnecessary even to wait
for the passing of the date for the formal
exchange of ratifcations to warrant a
peremptory stoppage Of all negotiations
with Bogota and the opening Of the al
tentative negotiations with Nicaragua and
Costa Rica
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17
On the Edge Of tho Storm.

Washington fortunately escaped the fu-
rious storm which, originating in the West
Indies, has just swept northward along the
coast and caused disaster at various points
In Its path. The reports of the destruction
include many fatalities. but. curiously, these
are chiefly noted from cities. where usually
high winds In this region do not lead to the
loss of life. as compared with the sea. Men.
women and children were blown from their
footing and dashed to death by the gale
which in New York attained an average
velocity of sixty miles an hour. Buildings
were damaged and boats were tossed about
like chips. many being wrecked. The prop
erty damage is very great. and probably
can never be accurately computed, so scat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17
Jerome's Egotism.
From the New York Tribune.


Mr.. Jerome's extraordinary performance
as letter writer Is In itself sufficient COM
ment on his assertion that Mr.. Low Is an
egotist and has no sense Of humor. There
is no use in discussing egotism or humor
with a man who can parade his personal
feelings as public considerations with SUI
preme self-confidence and a solemnity
which would arouse the envy of the tragic
muse. In its last analysis Mr.. Jerome's
letter declares that, while Mr.. Low has
been an excellent mayor and deserves re-
election on all public grounds, he should be
set aside because his personality Is not
agreeable to Mr.. Jerome. Undoubtedly
tastes differ. Some people like an erratic
hot-headed man who cannot resist the
temptation to say sensational things and
who makes a vast deal Of noise over doing
a simple piece Of work. Others like a quiet,
clear-thinking, steady-going person who
does his work well the year around with
out stopping to be spectacular. Mr.. Jerome
Is entitled to his natural preference. but
we are inclined to believe that the majority
of the voters of New York prefer the quiet,
self-contained worker to an amusingly err
ratio personality in the mayors chair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17

tered were the effects of the storm. Here
the wind merely blew in sharp gusts after
midnight and the storm brought only a
little rain. Had the city been within the
central track of the storm doubtless 1t
would have suffered as it did in the Septem-
Der gale Of 1895, which unroofed many
buildings and caused the partial collapse
of one structure. buryfng man to his
death The fierce disturbance along the
coast seemed an appropriate climax to the
heat of the past few days, although today
the local temperature is high enough to
cause the humidity to be exceedingly OPP
pressive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17
An Epicurean Mystery.

What-this is serious question
Gave Sir Thomas Indigestion?
Was 1t beans Of Boston's baking
That set up the dismal aching?
Was it Cincinnati ham?
Was 1t the Long Island clam?
Did he undertake to grapple
With some Philadelphia scrapple?
Did he meet this grievance sore
Eating crabs in Baltimore?
Terrapin in Washington
Such sad mischief ne'er has done.
Possibly he came to grief
Nibbling at Chicagoed beef.
For the honor of the nation
Let's have an investigation.
Let's find where the trouble lies.
Some one must apologize!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17
Devery Crushed.
From the New York Evening Sun.

Bill Devery shrieking fraud calling his
opponents grafters and threatening voters
with prison stripes is a figure of fun. Pos
ing as the victim of high-handed political
outrage a wicked subversion OF the Nber-
ties Of the people, he calls the opposition
robbers. thieves and crooks. He declares
that they voted 1000 repeaters. In his pas
sage through the district he behaved like a
common heller. voiding billingsgate ana
punching his enemies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17

When so distinguished a gentleman as Sir
Thomas Upton becomes i'll the graver pos
sibilities of the case naturally present them
selves. There is room for hope that 1t is
not appendicitis, but indigestion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17
Seeing Things.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
With reference to the airship seen at In
dianapolis last Sunday, 1t ought to be men,
toned that 1t is some time since a first
class temperance revival has been carried
on in that city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17
Facing the Future.

I've managed to stand the summer;
I'm ready for wintry SHOWS.
AS long as 1 wasn't SunStruck,
= / reckon I won't be froze.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17

1t is not definitely known whether Rich
mond Pearson Hobson really desires to
break into politics or whether he is again
the victim Of some pestiferous practical
ioker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17

Philadelphia republicans yesterday nomi-
mated Robert Won Moschzisker for Judge
of the court of common pleas. 1t is not to
be believed that he was chosen becausen it
was thought his name would be a rousing
campaign cry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17

From the Mount Morris Qll.) Index.
Fred Bearman and family drove to North
Grove Sunday, and took dinner with his
brother Gus and family. Gus killed seven
groundhogs and rooster for the happy
occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17

st. Louis claims to rank as one of the
most clearly cities In the country. It is
hoped that exposition tourists will refrain
from strewing the place with scraps of
paper and Sardne cans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17
Folly!
From the Springfield Republican.

It was in 1876 that the democratic party,
reorganized and reviviied by Tilden, un-
Qualifiedly accepted in its national plat
form all the results Of the war, Including
the war amendments to the Constitution.
Yet we now hear Of southern democrats
who propose to ag1tate for the repeal Of
amendment No. Is. Their folly Ia extreme
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17

The returns from mining in Alaska are
not sufficient to tempt number of people
from their old business of running steam
boat lines and supply stores
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17
Polite Politics.

When grafters show of wealth a lot
(This little tip, in memory jot it
IT'S right to ask how much they got,
But never how or where they got 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17

If Prof. Langley will look over the models
in the patent office he will observe that he
is far from being the only man who has
had flying machine disappointments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17

It has not been announced that the man
who invented 1.-THE Yellow Kid some years
ago will be offered chair in the college of
New York journalism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17

Unless something happens pretty soon at
the scene Of the flying machine expert
ments. Prof. Langleys device will come to
be known as the "Manana"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17

The schools are open and the class in
geography Is proceeding. with the under
standing that revisions in the maps may
occur in the neighborhood of Turkey at
almost any time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17

At the wind-up CT the Newport season the
monkey that Mr.. Harry Lehr introduced as
a foreign guest at dinner looms up as q
comparatively and sedate social figure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17

''Some men," said Uncle Eben. SIS so sus-
picious dat dey kind O. goes around lookin'
fob de worst of 1t, so as to vindicate deir
Judgment O. human nature
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17
Parliamentary.

ct am afraid your debating society was
not conducted according to parliamentary
rules
"'Deed It were," answered Mr.. Erastus
Pinkiy. Jim Colliflower made a, move wifi q
razor, an done seconded de notion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17
His Opinion.

Don't you think his poetry has con-
vincng ring?'
NO" answered Mr.. Cumrox. ut seems
to be useless because of its deficiency on
that very point. It doesn't convince the
public that they ought to buy something"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17

1t is sometimes hard to determine whether
the South American dictator ought to be
classified as military man or a ffnancier
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17

Unless the sultan is careful and lucky
that old Thanksgiving joke about carving
Turkey will become stern reality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17

The Vail Of Beirut has not made nearly
the disturbance about hts removal that a
small American postmaster would make.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17
SHOOTING STARS.
A Socialist.

"Your wife Is some thing Of g.. socialist,
isn't she?'
II should say So" answered Mr.. Meek
ton, absent-mindedly. Our church never
thinks of giving a social unless she runs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17

number of Ohio people insist on regard
ing Mr.. Tom Johnson as only the manager
of Mr.. Bryan's lecture tour
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17

The person who never had anything the
matter with him ending in tits is justified
in feeling that his physician has sighted
him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17

Among the public servants who really do
have to work hard are the members Of the
grand Jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17
Bloody Foot BalII

From the Kansas City Journal.
Perhaps we should not be too hard on the
Turk for butchering a few Macedonians.
Our foot ball season will open In q few
weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17

A trip to the north pole Is liable to leave
man with almost any known malady, ex-
cept writer's cramp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17
Both Do It,
From the Cincinnati Enquirer. .

FrOm tne Clhc1hhAt Enquirer.
There has been good deal of excitement
about the banks moving the crops Thought
that was the business of the railroads
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17
Proposals From Bogota.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
The world would seem very empty and
lonely indeed without a new canal treaty
each morning from Colombia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17
The Condition of the Eyes

lis Of vital Importance. II yours cause the least
trouble let optician examine them: 1t costs
nothing. II glasses are needed wen adjust them
ssie-sd 4. 0. HUTTERIY. es2 G st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17
Dress Goods ait 25c Yard.
Laces, SC and 1Oc.
(Some Worth 2sc1

The opening bargain Of the au-
tumn season in the Lace Depart
ment-these Cluny, Point de Paris.
Torchon and Medici Lace Insert
ings, Bands and Edges. up to
inches wide, 10c to 25o values, at
&c and 100 per yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17

60 O2 will be a price surprise
~As>O for Peter Thompson's
Suits, in new 1903 oxford styles of
wear-resisting Serge; red, brown
and navy.
QMr is a very great surprise
wv price for School Dresses Of
plain and fancy cloths, braid trim
med. Sizes to IA years.
n3C for the 19c quality and 21o
Low for the 25c quality "Onyx"
Black School Hose for Boys and
Girls
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-17
They Cost $3.50 ait :

These Lace Curtains at o8c)
He bought 40 pa-ths hotel said: 81 was asked
$25o pair for them at -s store" Let defend --'s
and that these Curtains made retail Evils
enoug-note the artistic Brussels effects and note that
they full 90 inches wide Only o8c the Paas
Real Ladies Writing
tains win EOS, cost you a S2.49 with French legs and So 40
The OF a
Point usual IS kind
kandM ockersc
tain Poles With brass h1 f7c SADDLE seats usual $3.50 40
in Smyrna sOxsO
frames at de- G
worho of the glass
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-04-11
CRAVE ROBbING CASES
At INDIAHApOLIS
An Effort to Commit the Chief Wit
ness to the Asylum.

Indianapolis, Ind, April 10-An effort
to hold an insanity commission OF Ru-
fus Cantrell, the negro VINO is charged
with grave robbinG, broke up in a row
today. Charges OF bribery were open
y made by one of the attorneys repre-
senting Cantrill 1t was also charged
that an effort was being made to rail
road" Cantrill to the insane asylum so
that he could not appear as witness
against DR.. Alexander. whose trial is
set for next week.
When Squire Enrich declared the
court open and that the examination
of witnesses would begin. Prosecutor
Ruckelshaus protested against the pro
ceedings. He said: II have right to
see that no man is railrOaded to the
insane asylum instead of getting his
dues for crimes committed against the
state. 7 stand here on my rights and
demand that this commission continue
the inquest until after the trial OF Dr.
Alexander" After listening to argu-
ments of attorneys sshQ claimed to res5
resent Cantreil, the eenhnission grantsss
z continuance TO May II
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-04-11
then proceed to hold elections and in
stall president.
GOOD OFFICES FAILED.

Santo Domingo, Tuesday, April T.
ment OF the question in dispute sug-
sesteGI By the ccnsuls has failed, and
the Suspension of hostilities ended at
10 o'clock yesterday morning, when
President NaVQuez opened fire upon the
revolutionary positions. The rebels ii;
this city replied with cannon. and the
fighting lasted The whole of yesterday
and through last night, only ceasing
this morning. by which time General
NasQUe2's troops had been finally ro-
pulsed in their assault upon The city.
The number of killed and wounded is
unknown. The govei nment troops
made a second attempt this morning
to force their way into the city. but
after Il heavy fight on the banks ol the
river they were again thrown back.
The insurSent general. Pcpin. was
killed.
President Ndsluez-S forces are at the
suburb san Carlos, and their prospects
OF a successful assault upon the city
appear remote. rs it is well barricaded
and defended by heavy guns. sus-
pension Of arms has now taken place in
order that the Red Cross corps may at
tend 10 the WounGed. Italian and Ger
man warships have arrived here ard
have landed marines to protect thei"
respective cOnsulates. Many families
have gone on board the foreign war
ships for safety. 1t is reported that
the foreign warships viii disembarls
parties CT marines il case CT pillage.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-04-11
PENNSYLVANIA PRESS
FIGHTING LIBEL BILL
It Is Now IN the Hands Of the Gov
ernor.

Harrisburg, Pa, april 10.-The libel
bill. which has stirred up the entire
Pennsylvania press OF the state, came
into possession OF Governor Penny
packer late this afternoon for approval
or disapproval. The bill passed the
house finally today BY q vote OF 125 to
81, after a somewhat bitter fight Three
democrats voted with the majority and
twenty three Republicans joined with
The minority NUnited States Senator
Penrose and other republican leaders
have been on the ground several days
directing the fight in favor of the bill.
The opponents Of the measure charged
the republican state organization with
having .'crders' that the bill oe rushed
home before the members went home
at the end of the week, ard they We're
thus dprived of an opportunity to con-
salt their constituents.
The Pennsylvania newspapers are
taking leading part in opposing the
bill. \ strong protest was received by
all members OF the house against it's
passage and today the publishers asked
the governor for a hearing on the
ground that their rights and property
are involved. The governor granted the
request and viii fix a day for the hear
ing. He has thirty days in which to ap-
prove or dis2pprovc OF the bill.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-04-11
TRYING TO BURN
new DEFENDER
And Break Up The Kerres-
hOffs' Business
It Is Brought Out That Similar At
tempts Were Made Against the
Old Defender by an Insane Man.

Bristol. r. /. April 10.-Indications
that twice during the last week at
tempts have, been made to burn the
Herreshom boat shops and the neY cup
defender Reliance, have Just come TO
light. The matter was not reported to
the Police, but extra precautions have
been taken to guard the property
Two years ago an attempt was made
TO burn the boat shops and the yacht
Constitution, which vas being built,
and the would-be incendiary was cap
tu"ed and subsequently determined to
be be insane 1t is thought that the
present attempts have been due TO q
similar cause.
Apparently every effort has been
made to keep the facts from bacom-
ing public. It appears, however, tnat
last Monday evening the watchman at
the Herreshon works found some
grease saturated garments piled near
the staging about the Reliance, ard
on top Of the pile was a lighted candle,
which had burned to within an inch of
the refuse. The Watchmen acted quick
y to prevent a fire. Steps were taken
to guard against q recurrence Of such
an experience but on Tuesday night
another pile of refuse was found near
the boat. Workmen are OF the opinion
that the second incident al least was
only matter of careiessness on thu
part OF some one about the shop.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-04-11
WOULD YOU
Blame Him?

The effect of coffee on brain workers
Is more injurious than On those who
work with their hands, but still the
hard physical WORKER is often seriously
hurt with coffee.
\ man from Mead, wash. says:
Coffee drinking had a different effect
on my wife than on me, it ruined her
nervous system and put her in very bad
condition that way. With me my nerves
seemed to be all right but my stom-
ach was disordered and I was suffering
from dyspepsia from drinking coffee. so
finally we concluded 10 begin using
Postum instead OF coffee
In very few days the dizziness
and headaches that she had suffered
With more OF less, disappeared, and her
nerves kept getting better and my dys-
pepsia left, row I can cat anything. l
have noticed that in hard work in the
harvest field the days when I used cof-
Zee l was not near SO strnng and Wig
orous as when ! used Postum.
Il have had many chances to prove.
and have proved that Postum is far
and away better for me than coffee, be
sides ! am we'll now and while was
using coffee 1 was half sick" Name
furnished by Postum Co, Battle Creek
Mich.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-04-11
The SHAMROCK RACES
TESTING CHALLENGER
Todays Course Will Be Against a
Head Sea.

Weymouth, Eng. April lot was
decided tonight that the course for to-
morrow's race between the Shamrock
I and Shamrock III shall be forty-two
miles, seven miles from Weymouth to
LulWorth Covea, seven miles to the
Shambles Lightship and thence seven
miles home, twice around TO comDlete te
the race. The Shamrock I will be al
lowed ten minutes if the wind is fresh
and 1872 minutes if it is light.
The Shamrock III has not yet been
asked to negotiate a head sea and the
likelihood OF a seaWard breeze tomor-
row is welcomed as it viii give an OPP
portunity of seeing how she Will acquit
herself under such conditions. The race
tomorrow will be the first i'll which
prize money has been offered the
crews. The start will be by gun fires.
The course will be around marks Off
cially laid off.