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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-18
Thisties and Roses

Die when may, want 1t said of me by
those who know me best, that always
pIucked thistle and planted a flower
when thought flower would grow
Abraham Lincoln.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-18

liver Rhine and Its ancient and magnificent
cathedral Fuller
Seventh Grade. Candy MIMI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
Croker for GormanP

Richard Croker Is quoted as declaring for
Mr.. German for President. 1t may be well
to remember, however, that he denies
good many views that are attributed to
him. Every week or so some New Yorker
returning from trip abroad tells the news
papers this or that about conversation he
had with Mr.. Croker while In England In
time this reaches Mr.. Croker. and as a rule
offends him. Only the other day he asked
a New York friend in letter not to credit
any expressions of the kind; that at pres
ent he was neither thinking nor talking
politics.
But it is not unlikely that Mr.. Croker
feels an interest in the German boom. and
would assist 1t in certain circumstances.
Both Mr.. Croker and ex-senator Murphy
are very friendly with the Maryland sena-
tor. They admire him. and Mr.. Murphy
while in the Senate came distinctly under
Mr.. Germans influence. 1t was largely at
Mr.. Germans suggestion that Mr.. Murphy
played so prominent part in the recasting
of the Wilson tariff bill when the Senate
took hold of that ill-starred measure. He
did not balk at the income tax paragraph,
although his colleague, Mr.. Hill, spoke
against it. and then voted against the bill
because Of Its retention. Then and there
those two men parted company Mr.. Muir
ply. who had for so long a time been a
Hill man. becoming a German man.
If 1t shall prove to be true that Mr.
Croker has declared for Mr.. German 1t will
be plain enough that in going outside Of
New York he has been Influenced by the
opinion that Judge Parker Is but mask
for Mr.. HILL Mr.. Croker is at all times
anti-Hill. He has repeatedly manifested
that spirit, and the years do not soften It,
His support Of Mr.. Hill in 1892 for the
presidential nomination was directed more
by a desire to defeat Mr.. Cleveland than
anything else. Since then he has lost no
opportunity to oppose every aspiration Mr.
Hill has shown.
1t may be that Mr.. Croker will neither be
courted nor dreaded next year. Much Will
depend on this years election in New York.
If Tammany wins, the Squire Of Vantage
is certain to reappear on the scene and
claim not only share of the victory, but
a voice in the arrangements for next year 8
races. state and national. If Tammany
loses he will share in the general depres-
sion in Tammany circles, and be forced to
eli
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08

an important purpose, in demonstrating that
the porte cannot reckon lightly with the
United States in the treatment of it's cit
liens and officials. Furthermore. the imme-
date dispatch of war fleet to Beirut indi
Gated that this government does not feel
hampered in the least by the European con-
cert of inaction with regard to Turkey. If
Europe is willing to allow the Turkish
problem to become more and more mem
acing and difficult of solution that is no
reason why the United States should hesi
tate to push ahead and secure the rights
and protect the lives of its people on all
occasions. employing the only weapons
which the Turk respects. Those critics Of
the administration who saw in the orders
to the squadron to proceed to Beirut sign
of too great eagerness to show a war
front have occasion now to reconsider their
comments and acknowledge that Turkey Is
always to be treated with direct methods
and with no loss Of time, whatever the oc-
caSiOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
Labor and Graft.

BY no stretch of the Imagination could
yesterdays parade of workingmen in New
York be construed as an Endorsement of
Sam" Parks, the erstwhile walking dele
gate. who Is now out of Sing Sing on a
respite from serving his sentence imposed
for extortion. While last year more than
%, 600 workers were in line. yesterday less
than 5000 marched behind Parks as grand
marshal and Devery an honorary mem
Der of Parks union. The cheers for Parks
hardly balanced the Kisses and boots and
occasional hostile demonstrations along the
line on the part of women, sufferers from
the big strike which he inaugurated, indi-
Gated that bitter feeling exists among
the families of the workers whom he has
so previously misled.
This showing is encouraging to the real
friends of labor. Had Parks been given a
rousing reception by the workingmen, had
he been followed in the parade by the usual
numbers. it would have been plain that
he is accepted as a true type of leader.
But the lesson of his conviction has evil
IDENTIFY been learned The danger of too
much professionalism in labor leadership
has been noted. The man who works the
workers for his own ends Is their worst
enemy. No grinding. unreasonable employ
employees at starvation wages and refus-
ing to grant the right of organization. is as
much to be feared or hated as the worker
who, having gained power over his fellows,
uses 1t for his own gain or with blind in
sstence upon an impossible theory.
1t is folly today to declare that labor
has no right to organize, that unions a
menace to prosperity, that they must be
broken. The union has come to stay It
is a fundamental factor in the economy
OF production. 1t has many times proved
Its value to both the worker and the en-
ployer. But the truth is apparent to many
workingmen that the union is a two-edged
weapon. 1t may deliver destructive blows
upon both sides. When managed by rea-
sonable men It Is an element for the pros
perity of both sides and the public In con-
sequence. When manipulated by grafters
and corruptionists 1t Injuries all, but chiefly
its members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
The Potomac REGATTA.

With Yesterdays successful regatta in
mind there is good reason to expect Wash
ington to make a strong bid in the future
for other national aquatic events in local
waters. The attendance was large, the en-
thusiasm great and the arrangements were
beyond criticism. The participants repre-
sented the finest amateur rowing talent in
this part of the country, outside of the col
lege crews, and the events were marked by
many close finishes and interesting episodes.
There were fouls, to be sure, but they were
not due to the policing of the course, but to
the occasionally faulty management of the
contesting boats. The local oarsmen Jared
well in the regatta, the Potomacs winning
the junior eight-oared race handily from
good field and being awarded the interme-
date eight by reason Of an unfortunate
foul by the only rival. In other events the
Washington representatives did we'll, two
of the single scullers taking second honors.
This showing is encouraging in view of the
fact that it has been several years since the
Washington oarsmen have had chance to
row in fast company.
The upper Potomac Is all that could be
desired from every point Of view. For
either a mile or a mile and half the course
Is straight as an arrow. The piers of the
Aqueduct bridge do not necessarily inter-
fere with the oarsmen and there are no bad
currents to twist the boats. Yesterday the
police arrangements were excellent and the
small boats were kept under discipline.
With a little more experience in the han
ding of large meets of this kind the local
officials will be able to set high standard
for the country. The facilities for observ-
ing the races are superior, With. the bridge
and wharves SO situated as to afford a good
view Of the start and the finish. The off,
GERS and members Of the Potomac Club, to
whose enterprise and sacrifices this sue
cessful regatta is due. are entitled to the
thanks Of the District for providing so en-
joyable spectacle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
Trolley Accidents.

Yesterday the trolley lines running out of
all the cities Of this country were packed
with people on pleasure bent. Such a hon-
day always tests the capacity OF these
lines and at the same time reveals their
dangers. AS a result Of yesterdays ex-
periences, fully half a dozen accidents be-
ing reported, the truth becomes apparent
once more that much Is yet to be done to
render this mode Of transportation safe. A
very large percentage Of the lines are sim
gle tracked, and most OF the trolley acci-
dents are due to failures Of the switch and
signal systems in vogue. It Is not to be
expected that such systems should work
perfectly under existing conditions. The
standard Of personal fitness on the part Of
the employees Is not as high az with the
steam railroads. and the rules for the gov
eminent of the lines are less rigid. While
single tracking leads frequently to fright
ful collisions in the heavier transportation
there Is every reason to expect that It
should yield even worse results in trolley
ing.
Frail construction IL accountable for many
Of the accidents. Lines are laid hastily to
make quick profits. and often poorly to make
the profits larger. Too little care ID given
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
The President ct Syracuse.

The Presidents Syracuse deliyerance is
all the stronger and better for following
the beaten track Of championing law and
order. We have no need of new speculation
on the subject of our relations to the COM
mon veal. Every mothers son In the coun-
try owes allegiance to the government.
Neither great wealth nor extreme poverty
releases a man from that obligation. He
must respect the law and do his duty in
that state of life unto which 1t shall please
God to CALI him. Ours is the peoples gov
eminent. 1t Is good or bad as they make
it. 1t Is best when 1t expresses the welfare
of the humblest as we'll as the exalted. For
this reason the rich must consider the poor
and the poor the rich in a spirit of broth
erhood. Whenever conditions show lack
of this. things are out of joint and need
correction.
AS trite, however, as is all of this, 1T
should not weary any listener, but do good.
The President speaks clearly, and with a
manly emphasis truly characteristic AS
the representative of all the people he
wishes for their comfort and must labor to
promote 1t. He is equally opposed to rule
by the lawless few or the lawless many.
He wants all to be within the law. and sees
that when such is the case the man of mil
lions and the man who works for wages are
alike benefited. The proper protection of
capital is at the same time the protection
Of labor. and vice versa. The man who
endeavors to set class against class Is the
common enemy and should be rebuked and
defeated
The President has never taken any other
position when dealing with this subject.
His actions and his words have been In
close agreement. His interference in the
coal strike, which has been so roundly de-
nounced in trust circles, was calculated to
advance and did advance, the interests of
all. Capital, represented by a few men,
was standing sullenly upon its dignity. and
labor. represented by the thousands. stood
idle and angry. The public, represented by
the hundreds of thousands, stood helpless
and shivering. The President. pointing out
the common bond which seemed to have
been forgotten. set the machinery of arbi-
tration in motion. and almost Immediately
the situation was relieved. Surely the man
who has a performance like that to his
credit is entitled to hearing when he
offers suggestions on the subject of labor
and capital and respect for the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08

to the bed and transforms often wash OUT
sections Of the track. Cars are overloaded
and run too fast. Guard rans are lacking
on many danger points whsre experience
has shown they should be employed. Grade
crossings are left open, as possible death
traps. Too much is trusted to good luck
Official supervision in many cities over
these suburban lines is extremely lax, and
often is absent altogether. What with high
speeding. poor equipment. single-tracking
and low standard Of fitness on the part
Of the crews, the wonder is that such days
as yesterday do not yield larger harvest
of death and injury. But the product is
big enough to serve as warning that this
comparatively neglected department of state
or municipal supervision should become i'm
mediately field for corrective activity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
The Beirut Affair.

Admiral Cotton's report to conditions
at Beirut fully tustifies the dispatch of the
Mediterranean squadron on the receipt of
the word that the vice consul had been
assassinated. 1t discloses the fact already
strongly suspected. that the Turkish au-
thorities have tried to beclouo the situation
by false statements as to the cause of the
agitation. The vice consul was actually
fired at. and was fortunately uninjured.
This places the case In the category Of
grave offenses and warrants the adoption
Of measures which will insure Turkish re-
pudiation OF the crime. Had the squadron
not gone to Beirut thus afrording a chance
for direct communication. 1t Nigh have been
months before the truth was made known
Turkish denials are never to be taken at
their face value. In respect of international
obligations Turkey is to be treated differ
emily from any other European power. We
might accept an official disclaimer from st.
Petersburg, Rome. Vienna, Paris, Madrid,
Berlin or London without the least sign Of
agitation. No one would think of sending
warships to any port within the jurisdic-
ton Of those capitals on such grounds as
the Beirut incident afforded. But expe-
rtence has shown that only through the
bore of @ naval gun can the truth be de-
tected In Turkey. Promptness, too. is of
first Importance in dealing with the porte.
The sultan is accustomed to delays. He is
past master of the art Of avoiding an issue.
lie Is the readiest explainer and procrasti-
rator In the old world. But when he looks
-p-th upon the masts and turrets of a war
Acct he becomes suddenly truthful and
acivs 10 granting the desired end.
Beirut affair will probably amount to
E.-a IN tia end, But 1t has already served
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
Quizzinp Tom Johnson.

The interviewers are already asking Tom
Johnson about his prospects, and he is
quoted as very much pleased with them.
indeed. He does right to answer them &C
cording to their folly. 1t is Of course too
early for him to know anything about the
real situation. The circus has not started.
The big tent is ready, and wherever spread
will shelter thousands of people, but how
many who come to see will afterward fall
to vote. or, voting, support the other man,
cannot be foretold. The only thing certain
is that Mr. Johnson possesses all the quail
ties Of blithe campaigner and may be ex-
pected to give a good entertainment from
start to finish. Why ask so busy and JOY
Gus spirit to figure on so inconsequential
a matter as the probable size Of his ma
jority?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
The Crowd.

Somebody stands on the pavement there,
Lifting his voice in lusty cheer.
Seeking to bury his own dull care.
He welcomes each figure that may appear
He halls the hero Of martial rank.
He halls the clown who must laugh t(
live.
The welcome he offers the mountebank
Is the highest welcome his soul can give.
And this Is the fame that men declare
Is worth the toll and the bitter tear;
Somebody stands on the pavement there,
Lifting his voice in a lusty cheer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
Sultan Fair of Speech.
From the Boston Herald.

From the Boston Herald.
The sultan talks fair. Nothing could be
in better form than his assurances OF MS
desire for the peace, welfare and prosperity
Of all his subjects. of whatever race or re-
ligion. and his profound regret for acts OF
his soldiers that he neither commanded nor
approved Of. If he were to be judged only
by his professions, one would take him to
be an unusually refined and humane ruler.
But when we consider what is actually done
by his army and by those who support his
authority we forced to think he Is an
insincere palaverer. or that he Is not the
real ruler Of his empire and its people. only
a screen for others Of different ideas over
whom he has no commanding influence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
Thin China
Cups and Saucers.

We offer, on center fixtures, two
new lots of dainty Thin China Cups
and Saucers as follows:
Table 1-One lot of choice quail
ity Dainty Thin Blue and White
Japanese China Tea Cups and Sat-
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the popular low Divide shape, at
15c. per cup and saucer.
Table 2-One lot of choice quail
ity Thin Japanese China Cups
and Saucers, in several light dainty
decorations and in assorted shapes.
25c. per cup and saucer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
What Upton Has Done.
From the Montreal Star.

Sir Thomas Upton may not have lifted
the cup, but he has done number of other
things of quite as much value to the people
of both the empire and the republic He
has united the sporting feeling of the two
peoples as. perhaps, it never was brought
together before He has removed whatever
soreness the Dunraven episode may have
left on either side Of the water. He has
done a large share in the supreme diplo-
matte task of the day-the creation of a
friendly understanding between the two
great English-speaking democracies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
A Prudent Preference.

The man with unbounded curiosity had
just been introduced to the celebrated
pugilist
where would you rather be hit?" he
asked; ION the point Of the jaw or over the
solar plexus."
"Solar plexus,' was the prompt reply.
cit isn't so likely to incapacitate you for
going on the stage and telling funny
stories"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
Finds No Fault.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
The Presidents Labor day address, de-
livered yesterday at Syracuse, is a sound
and conservative utterance. betting the &C.
casion and the times. and the ideas and
principles which 1t inculcates are those
which abide at the foundations of American
liberty and the common veal. Those who
may have looked for a deliverance OF g
more sensational order and perhaps OF q
political or partisan significance viii. hap
PLY. be wholly disappointed. Mr.. Roose-
velt's speech Is to be commended without
reservation Of any kind whatsoever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
Outfit No. no
Mattresses.

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Only the best grades OF hair and
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We offer the following specials:
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parts and covered with colonial ticking all sizes.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
Human Nature.

mike" said Flooding Pete, what would
you do II you was to wake up an find your
self railway presdent?''
II dunno" answered Meandering Mike.
Human nature Is human nature. I spose
I'd git mercenary an begin to worry about
all de rides I've been beatin' de company
out Of"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
Signs.

The sea serpent sinks to his home In the
deep;
The candy-man closes his booth on the
shore;
The coal bin looks lonely; the clouds gently
weep.
There is no room for doubt. 1t is autumn
once more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
Imported Safety
Match Special.

We offer a new lot OF those Inn
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especially recommended where there
are children, at the special price of
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08

Professor Langley will no doubt note the
courageous demeanor Of Sir Thomas Upton
and remember that a man Is not beaten
until he has quit trying.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08

Special attention is called to our
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execution of orders for making, re-
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08

Some of the remarks attributed to college
professors should lead the people who en-
dow institutions of learning to Investigate
and whether they getting their
moneys worth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08

The chief clerk of the sultan's bureau
OF apology ard explanation is assuredly
entitled to vacation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
Good Example in England.
From the New York Herald.

way companies In England have been heav-
lily fined for not complying with the law to
prevent the black smoke nuisance. Soft
coal II etiIl burned by too many concerns in
to the same penalty as imposed in England
It would be better for the health OF all
New Yorker4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08

Miss Todd OF Delaware, while not max
Ing any especial demands on chivalry, IN
sists that a lady ought not to be expected
to vacate a post office chair so that some
politician may sit down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
Sweeping Day Outfits.

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consisting of I best quality 25c:
broom, I half-covered Japanned
dustpan, I wire-drawn dust brush
and I long-handled ostrich feather
buster.
sac. per Outfit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08

There are two classes Of people who
would like to see Grover Cleveland run for
the presidency-those who think he would
be triumphantly elected and those who
think he would be overwhelmingly defeated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08

New York city wants the next republican
convention. The representatives Of the far
west could look at the subway excavations
and not miss the canyons so much.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08

Prince Ching did so well in his arguments
to delay the opening Of Chinese ports that
his country may be expected to lay claim to
the invention of filibustering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
Gas Globe Special.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08

Richard Croker is again offering opinions
and advice with reference to American poll
tics. He displays more knowledge Of his
subject than the average foreigner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
Stop Jar Special.

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Also a lot of Covered Stoneware
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08

The entertainment of eminent Americans
| is forming conspicuous feature Of court
| expense accounts in Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08

King Peter Is perfectly willing to dele
gate the cares of state and devote himself
to qualifying for membership In a don't
WOrrY club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
29c. per Outfit.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08

The moro China hears Of these trolley
car collisions and live wires the less 1t
| feels like encouraging foreign ideas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08

1t Is doubtful whether either Turkey or
Bulgaria would find actual war any worse
than what they have been going through.