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Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1903-02-26

MRS FAIRBANKS REELECTED.
Washington, Feb 26.--Mrs Cornelia
Cole Fairbanks of Indiana was unani-
mously reelected president general Of
the Daughters Of the American Revo-
luton to-day.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1903-02-26
TRUE BILL FOUND.

Bridgeport, Feb 26.-Patrick Cor
man or Munro the old man who is
under Indictment for the murder OF
his son. had true bill for murder In
the first degree returned against him
by the grand jury before Judge Thayer
to-day.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1903-02-26

IN TOW OF DUTCH STEAMER.
New York, Feb 26.--Marine advices
received here from Bermuda say that
the collier Alexander was towed In
there to-day by the Dutch steamer
Beta.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1903-02-26
rhe Lorenz scored.

Jaggles-How is it that DR.. Lorenz
is SO much more successful than his
brother surgeons?
Waggles--He has a different way Of
pulling his patients legs.--N. x. Sun.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1903-02-26

TWO CHINAMEN KILLED.
New York, Feb 26.--1wo Cinnamon
were killed by an explosion In the
hatch of the steamer Inbiawadi, at
Brooklyn, to-day.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1903-02-26
CoolsinE-school Failures.

CookinE-school Failures.
Parker-Can Your daughters make
puddings and cakes?
Barker-Oh, yes, they can make
them; but they can't make the family
cat them.-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1903-02-26

NEW YORK'S P0STOEFICId.
washington. Feb 28. The senate
| has appropriated $2,000.O00 for the
purchase Of site Cor the New oYrk|
s-sgtotiice.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1903-02-26
y. ~. COlIlllNS,
III. DENNIS.

Executive Committee.
P. S.-While the American claims to
have found that letter floating In the
gutter, an appropriate place for it, we
are satisfied that we know the young
society man who wrote It
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1903-02-26

The actual facts o fthe story of the
burned out fuse in car that had to be
fowed from Oakville to the barn Tues
day night, are that the crew in charge
Of the car had bottle of whiskey from
which it seems they imbibed freely
with the usual consequences. They
got tired upon reaching 0akville and
betook themselves to sleep In the car.
Two women boarded the car but upon
seing the seats occupied by the sleeping
men left it. And the men slept on I'M
I'll car came and toWed them to the
baxu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17

construe any case as urgent which he may
choose so to regard. Exiles from Finland
may be required to live In specified places
in the Russian empire. This may mean ST.
beria The decree becomes operative In
three years. Thus under the terms OF the
latest Russian law. Finland will be bound
hard and fast to a system of prohibitions
quite as rigid as those which fetter indi-
viduals In Russia itself. There is practical
ly no limit to the inQuisitorial power Of the
cars representative. He can enter house
to procure evidence Of conspiracy. He can
suspend business establishment on sus-
picion. Any body Of citizens. however In
nocent their real aims in associating. may
be dissolved and even exiled on the pretense
of being conspirators against the power
of the -czar. Thus there is little IL any OPP
portunity left for the Firms. by means of
organization. to preserve a semblance Of
their nationality. Patriotism may be de-
creed a crime against the car and punished
by expulsion. There seems no hope what
ever for Finland save through the cars
moderation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17
"Peking" and Peace.

Although it is somewhat embarrassing to
form new habits of spelling from time to
time to keep abreast of the photographic
fashions, there is reason to rejoice over
the recent decision of the governmental
board on geographic names regarding the
spelling of the name of the capital of
China. AS will be noted from an article
in today's news columns, henceforth this
word IL to be spelled Picking" the final
g. which was officially cut off by a de-
cision of the board In 1897 having been re-
stored to it's historic and honored-of-
scholars position. to use a celestial express
sion, The proofs piled up before the board
that the 'g belongs on the name appear
to have been overwhelming. 1t is unfor-
tunate that they were not adduced or heed
ed before the vote of 1897 removed the "g,"
so that there need not have been this
hiatus of six years of curtailed "Pekin.'
Save for perhaps one instance of an obsti-
nate sinologue who refused to permit the
proofreaders at the government printing
office to follow the style of the board on
geographic names in publishing his official
reports, the government documents relating
TO China which have appeared throughout
this period. including all concerning the
great Boxer outbreak. are g-less How
ever, there is consolation in the fact that
the average reader of intelligence will be
able in the future, in looking over old gov
eminent reports-if any ever do-to read
Picking for "Pekin." and to accept calm
ly the sudden return to the "g' Perhaps
this six years war for the restoration of
the ''g' to its own will have been profitable
in demonstrating that not even a govern
ment board can lightly dispose of the
claims of terminal letters, and it may have
its influence in the future in making for
more assurance in the geographic and Or
Geographic promulgations of the govern
ment. Picking forever!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17
The Outstanding Of Finland.

While the car Is undertaking to institute
reforms In Russia to liberalize the church
and the state. and to establish closer rela-
tons between the common people and the
government. his ministers are steadily en-
gagged in riveting upon Finland the full
Russian system of supervision over the
persons of subjects. This Finnish move
ment may be regarded as balancing pro-
cess. 1t is easy enough to bring Finland
down to the Russian level Of personal lib
erty, but 1t is going to be hard for the
car to bring Russia up to higher level.
The Films few in number, and al
though courageous. are without means to
resist the dominating force which is depriv-
ing the nation of its identity. The latest
move in outstanding Finland takes the
form of a decree just published at Helsing
fors prescribing measures for the 'mainte-
nance of order" 1t empowers the governor
general when he deems 1t necessary to close
hotels. shops and factories. to prohibit pri-
vate meetings. dissolve private associations
and expel from Finland all persons who are
considered undesirable. 1t is provided that
expulsons must receive imperial sanction,
save in cases which will not permit of de-
lay This. of course. leaves the door of the
governor generals authority wids open to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17
England, Russia and Germany in Asia.

For several years past there has been an
interesting competition between England,
Germany and Russia for the domination of
affairs in Asia Minor, Mesopotamia and
Persia. that region generally styled the
Nearer East. The Russian purpose. 1t has
been clear, is to secure a railroad line flank
ing the British position in India. The
Trans-Caspian line. running east from
Batum on the Black sea to Baku on the
Caspian. and from krasnovodsk on the Cas-
plan opposite Baku eastward into Turkes-
tan, has been the main line of this strategic
advance. At latest reports the line had
been constructed to Samarkand more east
erly than Herat, capital of Afghanstan,
and within easy distance of the very north
ern verge of India. Two southerly branches
OF this line have been started within a few
years. One runs from Tiais in Trans eau
casus toward Bagdad, with the ultimate
object of striking the head of the Persian
gulf. 1t recently passed Erivan and had
reached the Aras river. at Mount Ararat.
The other branch was to run to Herat and
would be headed for the Arabian sea-
Either OF these lines would give Russia
strong dominance in the regions lying west
or India. just as the Trans-Caspian line now
gives her commanding strength in Turkes-
Ian anu the hortn"esterh nelShborhoOd of
the British possessions.
Some years after the inception of the
Trans-Caspian system some German capt.
talists-whether inspired by the government
or not is not now clear-organized the Bag
dad railroad, to run from Constantinople to
the ancient city on the Euphrates. and
then to be in position to reach the head of
the Persian gulf. The country Is less
promising than that traversed by the Rus
sian line, and furthermore the Russian
policy of railroad building has always been
to make the line serve the interests. of the
state rather than those of its projectors.
Russia Is a patient investor. But the Ger
man capitalists want a greater assurance
or returns. Consequently the line has been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17

advanced from the Bosphorus at q slow
rate. and is now only at Konieh. In Asia
Minor. about one-fourth the distance to
Bagdad, with ramifying system OF two or
three branches. The enterprise has been
halted for some time, but of late 1t has been
in evidence through efforts Of the promoters
in Berlin to secure the interest OF the Eng
lish government, and 1t has just been an
nounced that the Deutsche Bank has con-
cluded arrangements where England Is
placed on an equal footing with Germany
and France" in the construction OF the line.
and that construction work will be begun at
once on the next link Of about LIS miles. to
carry the line to Erekli. just east OF the
Tarsus mountains.
Behind this statement is situation OF
considerable Importance. The Balfour min
istry has for some time been severely scored
for it's pro-German leanings. The Vene-
zuelan affair has caused it serious difficult
ties, which. however, were smoOthed over
by the promptness with which the attitude
of this government brought about settle
ment. The 'Mesopotamia affair."" as it Is
called. is arousing even more bitter feeling
on the part Of the governments critics, and
Is destined to become an issue in the next
parliamentary contest. The charge is free
~ udue tuaC IN tnlS raliTGad zeal luTkS a
practical Anglo German alliance. The Brit
ish government, 1t Is understood, will lend
its official aid to the "Ottoman-Anatolia
railway" as it is termed. to the extent of
paying a mail subsidy. The line when COM
pleted will give an all-land mail route from
London. barring the English channel, to the
head Of the Persian gulf. from which point
water communication with India will be
speedy. It is even possible that the line
may be carried through Persia and Afghan
istan-though the latter country offers seri-
Gus difficulties. both political and physical
to midas very doors. At present the mails
are carried by land to Brindisi and thence by
Peninsular and Oriental steamers to India.
and the chief part of the subsidies goes into
British pockets, whereas it is charged that
under the Ottoman-Anatolia scheme the
subsidies will go to pay dividends to Ger
man and French stockholders.
So the British efforts to checkmate
Russia's stealthy advances toward India by
rail involve domestic troubles which may
eventually cause ministerial collapse. Were
it not for the sentiment which prevails in
England against the pro-German tendencies
of the government the Ottoman-Anatolia
affair would not be likely to raise a serious
disturbance. but the case stands there
are rocks ahead of Balfour in Mesopotamia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17
On the Wabash.

The story that at a popular Hoosier spa
it won't do to use the everyday word
springs when national questions are In
volved-a running mate for Mr.. Roosevelt
is now being selected by a gathering Of
republican leaders taxes belief little too
severely. That is work which necessarily
must be left to a larger company and to a
later day. This years elections, and in
some measure the work Of the next Con-
gress at the first session, will influence the
selection. It is easy to see that he must
reside west Of the Alleghenies, and must
have strong hold upon his section. but
beyond that one mans guess at this time
is as good as another's. AS to Mr.. Fair
banks-a strong and capable figure-noth-
ing is less likely than that his friends will
press him for the vice presidency. His aim
Is higher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17
Good Work at Dublin.
From the New York Tribune

From the New York Tribune
A good days work was done at Dublin
yesterday. 1t was good work for Ireland.
1t was equally good work for England. 1t
was also good work for peace and good
will and for civilization and progress the
world around. Perhaps we should say
specifically that 1t was good work for the
United States. Such, indeed, it was from
at least three special points of view: That
of the numerous Americans Of Irish birth
who desire to see prosperity restored to
their mother country; that of those who
desire to see the fraternal relations between
America and Great Britain freed forever
from the irritation Of Irish agitation
against England. and that Of the innumer-
able multitude who are weary Of the SEEM
ingly interminabie wrangling over the
Irish question" and who long for RESPITE
from 1t. There may be, here or elsewhere.
those who regard the action of the great
Irish League convention with disfavor and
disapproval. and who wish that body had
repudiated the land bill now pending at
Westminster. If so. for the credit of hui
manity. it is to be hoped they are few and
importent. Those of them who were In
the rOtunda OF the Dublin Mansion House
yesterday know what the representatives
Of the Irish people think of them, and the
knowledge cannot give them Joy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17
Mr.. Merriam on Trusts.

The speech delivered by former Director
of the Census Merriam at st. Paul last
night is of interest principally for the rea-
son that he was an aspirant for the port
folio of the Department of Commerce when
Congress added another chair to the Presi-
dents table, and was urged for the place
with great ardor by his friends. Indeed, 1t
was the opinion In political circles that his
failure to secure that appointment ex-
planned his retirement from the public serv-
ice. He had tired of the census bureau,
though not of office, and, being ambitious,
had fixed his eyes on something higher.
So that when he discovered that the way
was blocked in the direction of his desires
he handed in his resignation and returned
to private life.
Mr.. Merriam appears now as the cham
pion of trusts. Are his views of very re-
cent formation? Suppose he had been ap-
pointed Secretary of Commerce. Suppose
the duty Of Investigating trusts had been
committed to his hands He would have
been obliged had he undertaken the task
to discharge 1t not only thoroughly, but in
thy with the spirit of the admins
tration. The administration is antitrust.
The cabinet it is understood, supports the
President most cordially in the position he
has taken. MOST certainly the Attorney
General does. What then would have been
the course of Mr. Merriam? Would he
have executed his commission? Or would
he have resigned his office, giving plainly
as his reason his views as to trusts, and re-
fusing to aid in any way in carrying for
ward policy to put them in restraint?
On the face of things it looks as if Mr..
Merriam had made a narrow escape from
a most embarrassing situation. But, as
matter of fact he was never in peril. His
recommendations were hearty, and some
of them came from men of influence.
His talents were conceded. But Mr..
Cortelyou was the Presidents choice
from the outset. His intimacy with the
President. and his thorough understanding
of and sympathy with all of the Presidents
policies. coupled with his demonstrated ca
pacity for business, pointed to him as ex-
actly the man for the place. And now that
he is installed in the office, and his duties
are before him. we may expect him to dis
charge them well. they may relate to
trusts and everything else
Meanwhile Mr.. Merriam, as a private
citizen. occupied with business engagements
of his own will be free to hold, and to the
he may entertain to trusts. either in the
present or future development of those
combinations of capital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17
A Serious Strike Threatened.

By an overwhelming majority the en-
ployes of the New York elevated railway
lines yesterday voted to strike If their de-
mands for a nine-hour day and for in
creased wages are not granted. Only ~
negative votes were cast out of total of
1857. The company officials are determined
not to grant the nine-hour day, but they
do offer certain advances in the wage
scale. There is still a chance for pos
sible compromise to avert the threatened
strike as the decision of the local union
must be approved by the executive board
of the national organization of street rail-
way employees. To secure this will require
time, and it is hoped that the delay will
afford opportunity for the arbitration of
the differences between the men and the
corporation. A strike on the New York
elevated lines would precipitate most de-
plOrable state of affairs leading perhaps
to serious riots. The situation is somewhat
different from that which obtains when a
surface car line is operated by the owners
in defiance Of striking union. In the
latter case the line is exposed to the as
saults of the workingmen and their SYM
pathizers. An elevated line is more secu.1
from such assaults. but there is danger.
nevertheless. of disturbances and perhaps
idle matter to deprive the city of New
York of one of its chief means of trans
portation. Even at best the existing means
of local transit are inadequate, as attested
by the intolerable congestion of cars on
both elevated and surface lines. To lower
the carrying capacity Of the elevated roads
by even one-half would throw burden on
the surface lines which they would be
utterly incompetent to support, presuminS
that they would be permitted to run with
out hindrance. A strike on the elevated
would possibly be followed by a sympa-
thetic strike on the surface system and in
that case, with the unions determined to
would be in a sad plight indeed Under
these circumstances 1t is to be assume
that the owners and directors of the eie
waited lines will carefully consider their
moves in matter vitality affecting the
welfare of millions of people. The worke, g
have cast their votes. adopting the extreme
remedy and throwing the immediate re-
sponsibility for the decision on the corpora
ton. This is no time to consider whether
such an action was just or wise. The thing
to do is for the contending parties to get
together in peace agreement which, above
all else will prevent the precipitation of a
conflict certain to engender intense bitter
ness and to cause heavy loss. A system OF
arbitration preceding the vote. to strike
would be far preferable to a method Of sec
Element forced by circumstances
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17
SHOOTING STARS.
Administration.

The man to be admired in this life" re-
marked the idealist, lis he who does not
wait in the hope of becoming a fortunate
creature of circumstances. but who goes
forth and molds events to his own pur-
poses"
That's the man for me-" answered Sena-
tor Sorghum. There's no use trying to
guess the market. Get enough money to
make it go your way whether it wants to
or not"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17
The Prodigal's Return,

Well! Well! How is you Mistah Sun! p.
l thought dat you was loahn' cause you
sposed yoh work was done;
We was feelin' mighty lonesome, cause
we ali had understood
Dat you'd clean got tired O. business an
had gone away fob good.
We s'picioned, when we looked upon dat
dark an gloomy sky
Dat you done put up de shutters an had
bid de world good-by;
We don't know whah yous been to, nor
what you's gone an done,
But tells you what it is. yous mighty
welcome, Mistah Sun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17
An Explanation.

why is it that wealthy people become so
cold and cynical?'
"They don't necessarily" answered Mr.
Cumrox. 'They have their enthusiasms.
The trouble is that rich man can't ad-
mire anything without being solicited to
buy it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17

Thomas Jefferson would have been aston
ished could he have foreseen the tons of
terrapin that would be consumed In honor
ing him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17

It looks as If business were on so sound a
basis that it takes more than an anti
merger decision to pull the bottom out Of
the stock market
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17

DR.. Lorenz's operation on little Miss Ar
mour has proved success, and now she
can not only revel in the satisfaction of be-
ing an heiress. but she can skip the rope
like other girls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17

Inventors are still at work on machines
to keep the voters honest. 1t will be neces-
sary for some time yet to take the usual
chances on the people elected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17
A Lack of Appreciation.

They tell me your son is quite singer"
Yes answered Farmer Corntossel
Hes great on classical music The only
trouble Is that can never tell whether it's
song college yell"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17

Recent events have not caused the trusts
to indulge in any exhibitions of deep
despair. There is always hope for the con-
Germ that has the money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17
The Difference.

The race horse has uncommon luck
OF oats he gets his fill;
While man. who bets upon him, scrimps
To meet the grocery bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17

After all those who appear to be worrying
the least about the negro question are some
of the colored people themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17

hunting to get excitement. The revolution
lists see to 1T that he has abundant occupa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17

Some New York people are demanding 2
cent fares for passengers who have to
stand up. This looks like stealing Tom L.
Johnsons thunder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17

The Buffalo police are waiting to see
whether the New York sleuths are going
to do anything brilliant in connection with
the hideous barrel mystery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17

The President cannot get deep enough
into the Yellowstone Park to prevent him
from being discussed as an issue in New
York politics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17
Disgruntled.

Does your base ball club play on Sun
day?'
mo. nor on any other day."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17
Other Clouds,

From the New York News.
Speaking Of war clouds. the Balkans need
not feel particularly stuck up. There Ia
just as big a crisis in the Red Cross So
ciety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17

Despite the alleged supremacy of the rail-
ways, you now and then run across a man
who would rather be mayor than a rail-
way president.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17
AutoDhobia

from the Atlanta Constitution.
:, They have found the proper name for II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17

The successful musical organization de-
Ponds for its patronage on people whose
critical vocabulary is limited to lust
lovely"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17

Senator Platt has had another political
reverse. But he has gotten safely through
SO many that he is still justified in hoping
for the best.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17

The consumer continues to hope that he,
too. has won something Of a victory in the
coal strike case.