Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-20
HEARD IN PASSING

Again an unalterable fatality seems to overcome those who block the po- litical progress of Theodore Roose- yelt.--Proyidence Journal. ssIgs,a4sl N
 The Republicanization of Mayer Leeds, of Stamford, leaves a dark brown taste in the mouth of Chair man Walsh of the democratic state ommittee.--Hartford Post.
 Dr Anderson touches upon hard, if disagreeable, fact. The competi- ton between Protestant churches is noticeable in places other than Wat erbury Republican.
 The Elton administration in Wa. terbury is attending so strictly to business that it may be necessary to discontinue the pink lemonade de partment for lack Of patronage Hartford Post.
 By passing four pension bills d minute for B minutes, without the aid of a wind shield or pacemaKer, the house of representatives reveals the possibilities of old-fashioned 1egisla- tive methods. Philadelphia Ameri- can. ~ .ss slstt4ns sy i-.e
 A St Paul man has secured a xer- dict against Russell Sage, which calls on him to pay $7,50O. If Uncle Rus sell survives this blow there will be no reason to fear that he isn't strong enough to get through the winter all right.--Mancheste Mirror.
 The extraordinary record of the Scotch-Irish in this country, as na- tion- builders. statesnlen, politicians. soldiers and captains of industry. gets another boost from Mir Hanna's career. Mir Hanna was Scotch-Irish. 1t might almost be said that this country has been passing through q Scotch-Imsh age.-Springf1eld Rapuh. Mcan.
 One need not be indecently blood thirsty to feel, half-ashamed desire that before the. present war is over there may be at least one square and prolonged naval engagement that will throw more light on the question how far the modern warship can stand the battering of modern ordnance and the attacks of torpedo boats.-Proyidence Journal. F. j
 Governor Taft is undoubtedly right in insisting that We must put the finishing touch, on the task of civ ilizing the Philippines by bui'd ding railroads in the islands. Railroads take into the country the products and the up-to-date methods that arc needed by the natives. and they bring out Of the country the pro- ducts that are needed by other peo- pIe When this exchange is once fairly under way all the rest will come easfly.-~Philadelphta Record. : A gentleman was standing in q crowded Broadway car the other day when an acquaintance entered land saluted him with the question: Are you q Jap or a Russion?" His an- swer. 'T'm a Jap;fI hope the Rus. sfans will be blown off the earth,'' was given in an emphatic voice, without intention loud enough for those about him to hear Near by was seated a Jewish workingman. He Immediately arose, touched his hat and said: "Please take my seat, sir,'-New York Tribune
 Those who talk about fthe yellow peril" as if Chinese innni igation and Japanese military success were df- ferent aspects of the same daneer, overlook one of the most important factors in the situation The assu1np- ton that the two nations are of the same raca would be vehemently re- sented, by representatives of each. It is not ethnologically true. Even if 1t were, the result or centurles or different and to some extent opposlng
 modes of culture. in the pursuit Of different and to some extent opposed ideals, would have produced and have, in fact, produced g wide differ- entiation.-New York Times.