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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
The Eight-Lettered Cup Defender.

The new Americas cup defender will be
named the Reliance. title which suggests
a dignified confidence in continued success
over the British yachtsmen. 1t does not
smack especially Of patriotic flavor, as
would the Eagle. which was strongly
urged or the Independence. likewise ia
vorite among many for the title; or the Re-
public also suggested; but it will serve ex-
cellently. The consideration, 1t is reported,
which had chief weight In determining the
choice was the fact that the word contains
eight letters. superstition being an element
of prime importance with yachtsmen when
ever a tradition Is involved. In the
twelve international contests for this cup.
including the first, seven have been won
by yachts each with eight letters In her
name. Three times the name was Column
bia the same Columbia having won in two
regattas. But 1t Is also to be noted that
five of the British losers have had an equal
number of letters. Therefore eight letters
must be considered as an American mascot
but a British hoodoo.
The first race was between the America
and a fleet OF British yachts. led by the
Aurora. Thus each competitor had seven
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

was a platform adopted, or candidate Tor
President nominated, under conditions
which so stril<ingly suggested Bedlam. Men
who had heads to lose lost them completely.
In 1900 the strong men as rule were
again absent. Neither Mr.. Watterson, MI
German. Mr.. whitney. Mr.. Dickinson nor
Col. Villas appeared. Again David B. Hill
bore the heat and burden Of the day for
sound money. The battle seemed hopeless
and he was heavily handicapped through II
all by the venomous enmity OF Richard
Croker. And yet he came within an ace OF
defeating the Bryan platform. 1t carried
by only one vote in committee, and that
vote was cast by the delegate from Hawaii!
There can be no question whatever that
had Mr.. Hill been properly reinforced and
supported at Kansas City he would have
routed Mr.. Bryan in the latter's own con-
vention.
Is there no lesson In this? Is there any
use in talking harmony and reorganization
and all that unless the strong men of the
party get together around the committee
table and put an agreed case into shape
for presentation to the people? Mr.. Wat
terson Is contented with his place at the
head of his newspaper. 1t Is a place of
honor. well and attractively filled. The
Sourier-Journal IS the lead1ng southern
newspaper, and one of the leading news
papers Of the country. But Mr.. Watterson
has made for himself an additional place,
and that place he cannot afford to abdicate.
As political leader, associated with his
party's Intellectual endeavors. he should do
more than comment on the work of others.
He should give his party in the days of its
distraction the benefit of more aggressive
work. Mr.. Bryan serves notice that the
Kansas City platform democrats will attend
the next national convention. And men like
Mr.. Watterson should be there. too.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

letters. The fve-lettered American boat
Magic won next from the sevenlettered
Cambria. The eight-lettered Columbia and
the sheltered Sappho won In the next
match from the seven-lettered Livonia.
Then the eight-lettered Madeline won from
the eighteen-lettered Countess OF Dufferdn.
and the following regatta two eight-lettered
boats were matched. the Mischief winning
from the Atalanta. Next two seven-let-
tered boats met the Puritan winning from
the Genesta. The nine-lettered Mayfower
and Volunteer were the next winners from
the seven-lettered. Galatea and Thistle. re-
spectively. Then came the era Of eight
lettered boats on each side. Vigilant win
ming from valkyrie 1.-The mineral not
ounting-Defender from valkyrie II. Co
lumbia from Shamrock ], and Columbia
from Shamrock II.
Sir Thomas Upton having stuck, to his
old Shamrock name nothing remained but
adherence to the eight-lettered system for
the American boat, and thus Reliance will
be placed in competition with Columbia
and possibly Defender in the trial races. so
that the chosen racer will assuredly have
the mystic number Of letters in her name
and will be therefore fairly started toward
victory before the first gun fires.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
Civic Government,
From the Boston Herald.

I rULn tHt bUStOn HeraIu.
Our municipal governments are bad, both
in incompetency and in dishonesty because
it is assumed that men who would not be
trusted in business life with any measure
Of responsibility are entirely capable of
wisely and profitably conducting public af-
fairs. The result of this mistake is that
the great mass of the people suffer, for the
reason that the well-to-do can accommo-
date themselves, by living out of the city,
to the infelicity of badly kept streets, in
sanitary conditions and the like, while the
wage earners or those whose means are
limited are obliged to constantly endure
the Inconvenience and dangers which
these adverse conditions occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
The Army in the Philippines.
The New York Tribune today prints the
"British Consulate.
Manila, January 20, 1903.


Manila, January 20, 1903.
"Sir: AS, In accordance with the age
limit, 1 am relinquishing my post as H. B.
NJ. consul in April and am proceeding on
leave of absence early next month, wish
to express to the members OF the Army
and Navy Club my thanks for their kind
ness in electing me temporary member,
and for the cordiality and courtesy l have
always received.
"As an old cavalry and infantry officer.
shall always remember with great pleasure
and pride my association in Manila with
the most splendid and humane army of our
Anglo-Saxon race on earth, and while as
an Englishman I naturally glory in your
hours of triumph and victory, my SYM
patty with your trials Is as strong as 1t Is
with the British soldier, who, like your Swn.
has often to suffer from the malignant and
malicious falsehoods of those who ought to
support and honor him. have the honor
to be- sir, your most obedient servant,
III. H. HARTFORD,
"H B. NJ Consul. Manila.
Late captain II. B. NJ Gordon High
landers
''To the Secretary Of the Army and Navy
Club, Manila, P. l."
Has this testimonial any value as against
the ratings of our anti-mperialists, who.
at a distance of seven thousand miles, have
been able In their own opinion to convict
the American forces in the Philippines Of
every sort of inhumanity? Or is this old
British soldier simply standing up for his
profession?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
Newspepers Sell Books.
From the Philadelphia Record.

From the Ph1IadeIphia Record.
The book publishers who introduced mod
ern advertising methods by taking large
space in the newspapers say that fetch
ing advertisement will sell even the poorest
book, but that unless a book have merit the
sales stop when the advertising stops
Newspaper advertising" they say, has
been essential to the success of the most
deserving books"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
Lesson for the Government
rom the Chicago Record Herald.

From the ChIcago-RecOrd Herald.
Washington is to have a white marble
railway station costing not less than 81, 600,
600. By taking careful notice while this
structure is in course of erection the gov.
eminent may find out how a big building
can be put up without much waste either
In time OF money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
The Tipping Abuse.
From the Philadelphia Press.

From the Ph1ladelphla PresS.
If the report from Pittsburg concerning
the movement OF Pennsylvania railroad off,
Gals there against tipping Is correct 1t Is
good news. This European custom Of CIV
Ing tips has long been growing in the United
States and has now become so well estab-
lished that some employees resent, If oppor-
tunity offers. the failure to give tip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
St. Patricki
From the New York Herald.

from the New 1Ork HeraIu.
Seldom has st. Patrick's day dawned with
so fair prospect for the national pros
perity and peace of his children. Nowhere
will that concord and happiness be of more
benefit or more satisfactory than on the
side of the Atlantic where strife and unrest
at home have always crippled the full en-
ergies of our big Celtic element.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
A Slight Confusion.

Casey is wan O. these men," said Mr..
Rafferty,, who can't be patriotic widout
wantin' ty give some wan a beatin'."
He is" answered Mr.. Dolan. Its al
ways Tree cheers fur the black an blue
wit Casey"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

Numerous members of legislatures will be
earnestly in favor of letting the government
run the coal mines. and some of them would
doubtless be willing to give some time to
the work personally. at proper compensa-
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

1t will be a relief to the public to get
away from the disputes OF the base ball
magnates and watch a little rough-and-
tumble work among the players.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
The New Yacht.

Here's to Shamrock the Third" May she
CALAMITY foatI
For we honor her skipper, with reason.
And here's to his pluck, which will cause us
to note
A Shamrock the Fourth" in due season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

Mr.. Addicks' persistence differently and
more legitimately applied would have made
HIM as great yachtsman as Sir Thomas
Upton,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

The Ohio river manages to attract a great
deal of attention once or twice year even
though its steamboat prestige has largely
departed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
His Only Standard.

SO you refuse to believe that wireless
biography is really practical"
No. said the capitalist. who always fig
ures closely; Il don't say that"
Wouldn't you believe the evidence of
your own senses?
Yes. But l have no evidence as yet,
I've never made a dollar out of it,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

The speechmaking feature Of the Presi-
dents tour will prevent 1t from being en-
tirely in the nature Of recreation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

1t remains to see whether there will be
any extraordinary splash in finance when
Mr. Schwab lands IN this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
SHOOTING STARS.
I1I-Hned.

You say your playing created a great
deal of talk?' said the friend.
Yes" answered the pianist, "but, unfor-
tunately, 1t was mostly during my perform
ance"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

The Cuban statesmen who do not think
their country needs reciprocity are now ST.
lently seated In the far rear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

1t will be- rather depressing to think OF
Mr.. Billy Mason devoting his humor to
twelve Jurymen instead Of having the
whole country as an audience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

Baltimore has grown so conservative that
it would rather be known as a city with
out graft than to have the base ball pen
napt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

The st. Patricks day enthusiasm Is an
assurance that the good old customs are
not going out of vogue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

Senator German avoids giving the dmpres-
sion that he thinks any one is doing him a
favor by letting him lead the democracy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
Senator Smooth.
From the Minneapolis Journal.

I rom the Minneapolis Joufnal-
Some day the wits Of Washington will add
an 'ih" to the name Of the new senator
from Utah. And he will deserve 1t. Smoot
Is that sort of a chap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

A unity Of doctrine for democrats would
be useful; also novel;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

A number of democrats devoutedly hope
that Mr.. Bryan will be content to study the
campfgn book and make speeches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

When man is so game" said Uncle
Eben. dat he's willin' to Bet his las dollar
on boss race, it's only a question of time
I'LL he gifts a chance to try de 'speriment,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

What Washington and several other
towns need Is not so much new theaters
as good shows
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

The Buffalo police have started few
extra mysteries without solving the origi-
nal one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
Spring!
From the Chicago News.

The calendar spring begins March 1, the
astronomical spring begins a few weeks
later and the genuine spring begins when
|. It gets ready
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
Come Back.

From the New York World.
Many happy returns, st. Patrdckl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17
st. Patrick's Dav.

The sparrows chirp, proud as you please
To see the demonstrations;
The wind comes whisking through tn
trees
To join the celebration.
And all the world is fine and gay
Once more in honor of the day,
And now the sky Is mildly blue
With promise of the morrow;
And now 1t weeps a tear or two
At thought Of Ireland's sorrow.
But If the skies be blue or gray,
It's all in honor of the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-17

S. KAHN, SONS 4 CO. S. KAHN, SONS co.
THE BUSY CORNER.
Always the Best of Everything for the Least Money.
am. sat pm
Crowds Attend the
White Silk Sale.

You Will miss big treat II you fall to
attend this White Silk Sale of ours.
The values offered are phenomenal. but
seeing Is believing. so come and see for
yourself.
Silk Department. First Floor. Section B.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-10
THE republicans won a signal victorA

The republicans won signal victorN
in the county Monday, as The True
Northerner predicted they would do, and
once again the party has control of the
board of supervisors. Carrying every
town in the county, as the republicans
did for the state ticket, there is no rea-
son why the democrats should again gain
control of the board-indeed, there is no
good excuse for not making it solidly
republican. AS for the republican voters
in Paw Paw and other townships who
voted for democrat candidates and
rendered their election possible, they
can find little satisfaction, it seems to us,
in the fact that they threw down good
men who had been regularly nominated
by their own party. Such actions are de-
moralizing to the party organization,
and should not be repeated. Gentlemen,
let's get together and be republicans in
the village and township as heartily as
we are in the county and state,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-10
Tuesday. ApriI :.

The congregation of the First Italian
Baptist church. of Stanford, Conn. has
decided TO change from the Baptist
faith to Congregationalsm
Emperor William has arrived at Kiel
from Copenhagen.
At the Mormon conference at Salt
Lake City, for the first time in the
history Of the Mormon church, Unit
ed States senator occupies seat
among the twelve apostles.
EX-Mayor \. y. Ames, of Minneapo-
lis. will come to trial April p on the
charge of accepting a bride.
Clara Morris. actress, lecturer and
writer. has received a letter from a
Swedish farmer Offering to marry her
If she accepts his proposal before
seeding time"
The collection of modern pictures
owned by Henry James Turner was
disposed of in London, 166 pieces
bringing $145630.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-10
Grand Spring Opening,
AT ANERYS.
Get Ready for Spring!

Now your time select your Spring and Summer Hats
Dresses Shoes Lace Curtains Carpets Rugs Our stock
overlooking with these indspensables.
MRS EVA BELL again has charge of our Millinery Depart
ment has filled with the ideas in headwear
The Dress Goods Department is overlooking with carefully
of Spring Novelties in medium and hghpriced
goods patterns onyno alike The black goods
comprise all the and popular such VOiles Twnes
Etimines, Mohairs, Poplns, etc. in all grades
line of Silks for waists soc. 75C o8c
Black Silks in all grades, widths, prices etc.
27-inch guaranteed Tafeta at csc; 2Inch 75c
Black Peau de Sole at $I.oo up.
lead Wash Goods Stock the largest prices the low
est ranging &c, SC, up Call and let
show you.
We carry Richardson Speculative Alwool Carpets, the
great bargain in hawool carpets call
If have tried this grade ask
neighbor them They nearly house this
part the county They wash they CO
Carpet let show you three thread
wash carpet, the best made We the sole agents.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-10
Odd Uses for Newspapers.

BY some people in Great Britain
old newspapers are used as fuel and
are also found useful as bed quilts. A
writer says that as IA substitute for
coal the newspapers should be torn
into pieces a few inches square, and
then put into a pail of water TO soak
where they should remain till they are
soft and PUPPY Then roll into the
shape and size Of a cricket ball, taking
care to squeeze ont as much of the
moisture as possible. Two or three
of these balls placed in a CRATE and
mixed with coal will keep fire for
considerable time, although, Of course,
no cooking can be attempted. The
correspondent says he has seen such
a plan successfully pursued in Lon
don and in Edinburgh, not by poor
people, but by persons of economical
habits
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-10
Pine Grove.

Entire republican ticket elected except
supervisor.
Supreme court-Hooker 206, Pound
$50, Fox r. Dodge 3.
School MISUNDERSTANDING 200,
Martin 133.
Local option-Yes 1874, no 1859.
Supervisor j. Slonaker 1877,
Geo. Il. Waber pol.
Clerk-George Deuel. 200, Aaron Ryan
100.
Other officers elected: Treasurer,
Arthur Graham; highway com'r, Edward
Whalen; justice full term, Delbert
Chamberlain; justice Vacancy, Herbert
Root; school inspector, Earl Schoolcraft;
board of review, Daniel McGregor; con-
stables, Edward Fritz, John Lewis,
Christopher Veley, George Way.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-10
Bill Fish of Bear Lake.

Bear lake, an isolated and deep
sheet of water among the highest hills
OF Chautauqua county, n. Y, has in
its depth a curious fish known locally
as the bill fish.
1t is a gar, and is a connecting link,
so naturalists say, between fish as they
are to-day and as they were in prehis-
toric times. The bill fish is found in
this state only in this Chautauqua
county water.
1t has a horny coat of mail and a
sharp, long bill, full Of formidable
looking teeth. The bill fish grows to
weigh 90 pounds and looks ferocious.
New York Sun.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-10
High Pressure Days.

Men and women alike have to work in
cessantly with brain and hand to hold
their own nowadays. Never were the de-
mands of business, the wants of the
family, the requirements of society, more
numerous. The first effect of the praise
worthy effort to keep up with all these
things is commonly seen in weakened
or debilitated condition of the nervous
system, which results in dyspepsia, de-
fective nutrition of both body and brain,
and in extreme cases in complete nervous
prostration. 1t is clearly seen that what
is needed is what will sustain the system,
give vigor and tone to the nerves, and
keep the digestive and assimilative fun
tons healthy and active. From personal
knowledge. we can recommend Hoods
Sarsaparilla for this purpose. 1t acts on
ALI the vital organs, builds up the whole
system, and fits men and women for
these high pressure days.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-10
Hamilton.

A peculiar situation existed in the
election in Hamilton. On the face of the
returns, Byers, democrat, was elected
supervisor by one majority. There was
one ticket voted on which the voter had
placed the cross at the head of the dem
ocrat ticket and then crossed off Byers'
name, writing in the full name of the re-
publican candidate, which it is claimed
he had perfect right to do, and The
True Northerner believes it was I'M
doubtedly valid vote. The board, how
ever, after agreeing to abide by the
opinion of the prosecuting attorney,
arbitrarily refused to count the ballot
for Wagner, in spite of the prosecutors
opinion TO the contrary. If counted, this
vote would make tie on supervisor.
Mr.. Wagner has petitioned for a recount,
and will if necessary 60 into the courts
with the matter, and will doubtless secure
the right to decide with Mr.. Byers by
lot as to whoIshall be supervisor.
Supreme court-Hooker l07, Pound
rs, Fox 9, Dodge /, Friesema l.
School commissioner-Aseltine los,
Martin 70.
Local option-Yes 10, no so.
Supervisor-Ahos b. Wagner l04,
Charles Byers l05.
Other officers elected: Clerk, Bernard
Creagan; treasurer, Riley Zimmerman;
highway com'r, n. o. Phelps; justice
Charles Duncombe; school inspector,
Beulah Weeks; constables, Milton Geer
George Long, Herbert Geer, John John.
son.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-10

BEFORE election, the Courier and it's
party are anxious to call their ticket
"union." silver" or "citizens." In its
election report, it counts all supervisors
who are not republicans as democrats.
The Courier is right after election-not
before. 1t then wants to deceive the
voters. The True Northerner has all
along contended that the various names
given to the local tickets were only
cloaks for simon pure democracy.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-10
Decatur.

Entire republican ticket elected eX-
cept supervisor and highway commits
sioner.
Supreme court-Hooker 253, Pound
100, Fox %, Dodge t. Friesema 4.
School commissioner Aseltine 242,
Martin 1913.
Local option-Yes 293, no ISL.
Supervisor-H errick Sutton Dol, d. a.
Squier 27l.
Clerk Geo. B. Rogers go, J. p. Nc
Omber 1856.
Other officers elected: Treasurer, II.
c. hammond; highway com'r, j. +. Goble;
justice, A. \. Moulton; school Inspector,
j. G. Genung; board of review, NJ. S.
Thomas; constables, II. B. Myers, h. ii
Van Camp, j. b. Franklin, Melvin Lyle.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-10
south Haven CltY.

Supreme court-Hooker lS9, Pound
l6S. Fox 30, Dodge %, Friesema 8.
School commissioner-Asel 45S,
Martin 1913.
Local option Yes 462. no $40.
h. S. Dyckman and A. Ryall, demo
Gratis, reelected mayor and clerk, aud
George Pomeroy, republican, elected
treasurer. Republican aldermen were
elected in every ward.
Supervisors-lst ward, f.. j. Hill, rep,
reelected with no opposing candidates;
I'd ward, III. Zeedyk, rep, reelected with
no opposing candidate; Sd ward, S. H..
Wilson, rep, l20, f.. n. Bishop, citizens
l22.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-10
Arlington.

The republicans won out in this town
ship.
Supreme court-Hooker ia, Pound
100, Fox II, Dodge l, Friesema l.
School commissioher-Ase 16l,
Martin ll6.
Supervisor Frank O.. Cleveland ia,
Samuel f. Monroe ISL
Other officers elected: Clerk, Murray
Monroe; treasurer, Byron Colburn; high
way com'r, Francis Martin; justice, Os-
car Carr; school inspector, John Austin
board of review, Charles Monroe; con-
stables, Charles Starbuck, William
Clark, Thomas Truesdell, William Slo-
cum.