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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30
Democrats Advise Republicans.

And now the democratic newspapers are
advising those republicans whose eyes are
fixed on the White House to draw Mr..
Roosevelt out on the subject of 1908. If
elected this year will he, or will he not.
offer again that year? Let them insist
upon an answer. Let them improve their
opportunity. Mr.. Roosevelt needs them
badly. and If they are firm with him they
can put him on record. 90,
This recalls the Cleveland episode. Mr..
Cleveland was an anxious man during his
first race for the presidency. He had won
the nomination over a fine field of veterans.
and some of them were deeply disgruntled.
1t had required deal of coaxing to in
duce Mr.. Hendricks to accept second place
on the ticket. He and others were aging.
and could hardly hope for but one more
try at the White House. Mr.. Cleveland
was a young man, and il elected would he
not inevitably be the candidate again in
1888?
There were no threats made. but there
was no end of gossip This. of course.
reached Mr.. Cleveland and his friends. They
needed all the assistance they could get.
They expected every democrat to do his
duty, but If some eminent democrats
shirked theirs, or performed 1t perfume
torily 1t might mean all the difference In
the world at the polls. What would act as
bracer where a bracer was necessary?
AS Mr. Cleveland. by this and other
means. was brought to see the matter at
that time. one term was enough. There
was danger both to the country and to the
usefulness of the occupant of the White
House in the eligibility to reelection. Even
Presidents of the United States were NOR
tai. A man clothed with so much power
would. unless restrained by law or his own
promise. use that power for selfish pur-
poses and try to retain his distinguished
job. There being no law against a second
term. Mr.. Cleveland In substance gave his
promise. The veterans all turned in and
worked like good fellows, and Mr.. Cieve-
land won over Mr.. Blaine by the narrowest
of margins.
When 1888 rolled around there stood Mr.
Cleveland as human as he could be. When
1892 rolled around there he stood again.
And now in this good year 1904 the same
stout figure may be deserted among the
huskiest in the push The veterans who
worked hard in 1884, thinking that by
helping him into office once they were get
ting rid of him. are all in their graves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30

warning of the Slocum disaster and I'M
proved their life-saving facilities without
government pressure. the average excursion
steamer is a menace to life. its life pre-
servers source of danger rather than OF
safety it's crews undisciplined and untrust-
worthy, its iifeboats mere useless append
ages to unavoidable davits If not actually
too leaky to be put overheard. It's f1re-ex-
tinguishing equipment false reliance.
The federal inspection service Is on
trial today even more pointedly than are
the owners and operatives Of the Slocum.
for the public view of the case Is that II
the inspection service had been adequate
in this case the disaster would never have
attained the proportions that have so great
ly shocked the country. II. indeed, 1t would
have cost a single life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30
Crowding and Crime.
From the Brooklyn Eagle

1t ought to be worth the while of our So
c.ologis:s to Investigate the effect OF tene-
ment life on the psychology of city popula-
tons We have had the results IN vital and
sanitary statistics, in prison reports. In
e6ucati 1nal pamphlets. and all that. but 1t
is evident that the pressure Of dense popu-
lations, the ceaseless all night glare. the
racket OF streets. the poor food. the want
of play ROOM the lack of even minutes of
solitude and self-communion. by the year
together. are producing an evil effect on the
young. How else are we to construe those
attacks on people who go about the town
m hiding their own business, or who attempt
to walk or row or ride in city limits? We
can regard them only form of social
insanity. This phenomenon is not peculiar
to New York. Melbourne, even, has its
.'iarrigans." turbulent and dangerous ele-
ment, and London has recently been con-
fronted with it's horde Of "hooligans," who
smash windows, destroy park shrubbery.
frighteh women, assault old men and chill
dren ami take life in a manner quite dis
sonant from all that we have been led to
respect of English courage and love OF g.
taiv fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30
Playing the Ponies.
From the New York Sun.

1t seems that certain employers of large
clerical forces have found reason to be dis
turbed by the increasing tendency OF their
Young men to bet on races, and that. &C
cordingly, they have taken or are about to
take vigorous steps to stop the practice by
threatening the dismissal of all those who
engage In It, This is method Of stopping
betting which will prove more enectual
than police attempts to break up pool rooms.
Probably nowhere else is the gambling
spirit which betting stimulates more dele
FERROUS than among the young men en-
pIoyed by these large corporations and
firms OF course the injury 1t does Is to
both sides-to employer and to employed.
1t may easily become a passion which dis
turbs and eventually destroys the moral
equilibrium, and consequently the sense OF
fidelity to trust.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30

A few Of the life preservers on the
Slocum were condemned because they
were not clean. The government should
do its best to guard against employing
inspectors who are more fastidious than
practical
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30

Cuban prophet declares that within
three or four years this country will be-
come engaged in a general war which will
restore much of It's old territory to Mexico
and raise 1T to a power among nations.
These predictions have not cast the slight
est damper over the current ambitions to
become President Of the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30
SHOOTING STARS.
A Ready Answer,

what did you tell that man who says
we are chargin' him too much for summer
board?" asked Mrs. Corntossel.
Il told him." answered the farmer. that
he ought to be glad he was payin' board
here instead Of at st. Louis"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30

Mr.. John Sharp Williams is not definite
ly accused Of expecting to make a speech
that will sweep convention of it's feet.
as Mr.. Bryan's remarks did some years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30

1t Is feared that General Miles has NOR
tally offended a number of prohibitionists
by venturing to remind them that there
are other issues than the suppression of
alcoholism in the public mind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30

In the midst Of all this martial activity
the once belligerent kaiser. instead Of ex-
pressing himself as a military critic. is
holding receptions and exchanging compli-
ments with the populace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30

The coroner's jury held eleven people re-
sponsibe for the Slocum disaster, and
would not have hesitated about making 1t
an even dozen II the material had been
ayailahla
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30

The witness who refuses to answer
question because he may incriminate him.
self is very much like a man grasping at
worthless life preServer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30

Judge Parker has refrained from a dis
play of oratorical gifts such as might
imply an obligation to make speeches for
another man in the event of his own fall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30

Mr.. Cortelyou has been fortunate In get
ting his share of the opportunities which
this country affords intelligent and ener-
getic young men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30

The demand for trousers on the Igorrotes
at st. Louis will be ignored. An Igorrote
with readymade clothes on might as we'll
be a waiter or a deck hand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30

The fact that there has been no sug-
eestion Of relieving General Kuropatkin
from his responsibilities indicates that he
has pretty strong pull at headquarters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30

The Japanese are exceptionally fortu-
nate in the details of confirmation that
are so often neglected when reports of a
military SUCCESS are sent out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30
Dull In Wall Street.

From the New York Mail.
Even the Wall street men seem to be
Joining the Don't Worry Club" for the
summer. That easy feeling will be good for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30
The Baby.

From the Dallas News. tam
The baby does more to cut down the busi-
noes Of the divorce courts than all the
grown people combined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30

Dowie is almost as bitter toward the
press of America as Gov. Pennypacker was
some time ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30

The Sultan Of Morocco devoutly wishes
that he might regard the Raisouli Incl
dent as closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30
A Reliable Supply.

do you think that a lack Of enthusiasm
at a convention Is significant"
mot at ALL" answered the experienced
politician. .If a man wants enthusiasm
he can get 1t at a base ball game"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30
A New system.

"A 4N0"
Since talk has grown SO very cheap
That silence Is preferred.
Some politicians make hit
BY saying ne'er a word.
Wouldn't Believe It.
''Bliggins is a good fellow. but he lacks
tact"
What has he been doing now?"
Trying to tell a Russian to whom in
troduced him that old story about the jap
anese being the politest people on earth"
A Sense of Superiority.
White mans way. .
1t hab me vexed;
Glad one day.
ComplaInin' de next
Cheerin' de candidate;
Hopin' he'll win,
Den abusin' him
After he's In.
Cullud mans way.
1t seems de bes'.
A smiin' gay
An enjoyin his res.
Takfn his luck
AS it happens along.
An bIamin' nobody
When things go wrong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30

"A lazy man dat talks bout his hahd
luck" said Uncle Eben. 'is like man dat
don throw no bait In de water an den
complains cause de fish won bite"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-19
APOSTLE"
SMITH IS
RECALLED

Washington, Dec. ls-Apostle John
Henry Smith of the Mormon church was
recalled as the first witness today In the
Senator smoot investigation and was
cross-examined by A. s. Worthington'
counsel for Mr. Smoot. Apostle Smith
said he had known A. f. Mcdonald who
died during the present year and who was
charged by one witness with having per-
formed a plural marriage In Mexico.
ut had come 10 the attention or Presi-
dent Lorenzo Snow that Mcdonald had
been exercising the right to marry or seal
persons In plural marriage" said the wit
ness. President Snow instructed me TO
call Mcdonald TO account i went TO
Mexico. but did not learn that any plural
marriages had been performed. / never
have heard OF any president OF the church
authorizing plural marriages since the
manifesto"
Denial was made by the witness that
the Mormon church owned a majority OF
stock In the sugar manufactures In Idaho
He was examined concerning his par
ticipation in politics I'm Idaho and his tes-
tmony chiefly was I'm contradiction of the
testimony given by Charles II. Jackson,
chairman OF the Democratic state com
mittee. who testified Saturday.
He emphatcally denied that he had said
there had been revelations that n certain
political ticket should be supported
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-19
UNIVERSITY HALL.
FORECAST.
NEWSLETS

I'm the daughter OF my father"
And he's a millionaire
And so tbs only natural
That men should deem me fair:
At least. that they should tell me so
And ask me for my heart
But oh. wish~I could tell
The false and true apart.
They flock around me at a ball
And beg me for a dance;
The sentimental kind they try
To kill me with a glance,
And some OF them write verses,
And they rave about my eyes
oh. isn't there a touchstone
That 10 lovers words applies?
There's one OF them who tears his hair
And threatens suicide,
And then another one who swears
He'll make me be his bride,
He'll come some night when I'm asleep
And bear me far away
How wish that you would tell me
What a maiden ought TO say!
And then there's one who never comes;
He leaves me quite alone.
Though oftentimes I meet his eyes
When / quickly raise my own.
Perhaps. perhaps. were he 10 come
with tender words TO WOO
oh. won't you please tell me
What a maiden ought to do?
william Wallace Whitelock in New
York Times.
Mary F. williams was fined s. and
costs in the Sixth district court this
morning for the theft Of a handbag valued
at sl75 from the store OF the Calender,
McAuslan g. Troup Co.
At $40 o'clock this morning Elmwood
car sis. when on Broad street, coilided
with one OF the swi sleighs belonging
TO the health department. Joseph Costa
the driver. was thrown and sustained a
sprain OF his left leg DR.. Morrison OF
ais Broad street attended Costa and then
sent him to his home. III Kinsly avenue.
The side Of the sleigh was broken In
and one horse was cut upon the leg.
Mary Donnelly died at the Rhode
Island hospital Sunday morning OF pneu-
monia. On Dec. 9Th she was acciden-
tally overcome by Illuminating gas at
the residence OF William II. Stevens. 81
Wilson street. where she was employed
as a domestic She had inhaled the gas
for three hours and while unconscious
when discovered was thought 10 have
fair show Of recovering. Complica
tions set in. however. and her life could
not be saved.
George Brown. Warwick Brown, MI
chael Kitchen. Peter Winer Simon Ber-
GER and Samuel Adelstein we're fined 50
and costs IN the police court today for
revelling on Gladstone avenue yester-
day afternoon. Three are Poles and
three are Hebrews. They got into a
fight over a race question and were In
the height Of their trouble when the
Second station officers who were return
ing from the FIRE at the st. Vincent de
Paul asylum came along and gathered
them in.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-19
SEAMEN SUFFERED BY
STORM SATURDAY NIGHT

Yesterday was rather quiet day for
vessels In the harbor and all along the
water front. owing to the severe storm OF
Saturday night and Sunday morning.
Traffic I'm and out OF the harbor was prac-
tioslly nil yesterday. there being but
three vessels TO come in from the outside.
these being the regular boats from New
York and one tug. the Paul Jones, from
New London.
The Pequot of the Providence line and
the Larchmont OF the JOY line each report
severe and stormy weather along the
eound and there was also a gale blowing.
At times along the route II was difficult
10 make out the locations. and had IL not
been for the fog horns and the lighthouse
bells IL would have been necessary TO
anchor in the sound.
The Paul Jones, the largest tug on the
coast. came up from New London. As the
tug was coming out OF New London har-
Dor a Reading tug, probably bound from
Philadelphia for Boston. was seen coming
into the harbor apparently I'm a crippled
condition. The Reading had evidently
been towing three bsrges, one OF which
was ashore. Capt. Huntley Of the Paul
Jones hauled of near the south end of
Fishers Island and spoke the stranded
barge. which proved 10 BE the Pine Forest
No assistance was desired. but the cap
tain OF the barge Pine Forest said that
the Reading tug had broken its rudder
and was going into New London for re-
pairs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-19
LABOR men TO HOLD
MASS Meeting TONIGHT

Tonight will be gala occasion for the
labor men OF the city. this being the time
when phases of the labor problem will be
discussed for the benefit OF the masses
cf workmen in this city by men who are
leaders in thought
Mr. Frank A. Foster. who so ably re-
piled to President Elliot OF Harvard last
winter I'm a discussion OF the labor prob
lem, will be one OF the leading speakers.
while DR. w r. p. Faunce OF Brown uni
versity, will also present some OF his
views on the subject While the bringing
together OF two such men will in no wise
be a debate, yet II is thought that these
two men represent different views In TIE
great question.
DIR. Faunce has studied the problem
many years and is able TO speak with
force, hence he will be heard with eager
ness by the throng expected tonight. Mr.
Foster has shown his ability TO dissent
nate the truths OF the laboring mans
side Of this great question and. this be-
ing his hrstSappearance in this city, his
coming will BE a great occasion for those
who have not been able to hear him at
other times.
The Building Trades Council and the
Carpenters union feel that In Offering
this meeting as an attraction and a
means OF education. have conferred a
great service upon the public
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-19

Tomorrow the Gun rises az 7;oa a m. and
sets ~ AIS p. m, High tides az 5:S5 a. m.
ana 6:l5 p. m
The following vessels arrived in port In
tho past "a hours:
Steamer Howard. James. Baltimore
Steamer Spartan. Briggs, Philadelphia.
Steamer Pequot Hazard New York
steamer Larchmont. Wilcox, New York
Steamer Warwick, Ricketson, Fall
River.
Steamer Squantum. Rich, Newport
Steamer Queen city. Johnson. Tiverton.
Steamer New Shcreham. Dodge. Block
Island
Steamer Islander. Stinson. Block ISL
and
Tug Taul Jone., New London. light
barge Peduest. Hotoken. 1915 tons of
coal Cor Smith.
Barge Nay Aug, Hoboken. 1880 tons OF
coal for the Eastern Coal Co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-19
MANY WORKERS MADE IDLE
BY FIRE At PASSUMPSlC, VT.

st. Johnsbury. VT, Dec. 1.-Two large
industrial establishments In the village
OF Passumpsic. three miles south of here.
practically the only ones there, were
burned today. involving a financial loss
estimated at from $4,000 10 $4,000. The
fire broke out in the factory OF the Pas
sumpsic Fibre Leather company. and
spread rapidly to the extensive -four and
grain mill OF Il. r. and III. X. Ide a COM
pany. reducing both plants to ashes.
The origin of the fire Is attributed to
spontaneous combustion. among leather
stored in tho main building. The village
Is without fre protection and there is
practically no water supply. due partly
assistance from places In this state and
New Hampshire. The entire absence Of
wind prevented the partial destruction
OF the village.
The Psssumpsic Fibre Leather com
pany had an insurance OF 500 Ooo on the
building and machinery and 5000 on fn-
ished leather board. valued a. ssooo. The
companys loss n placed at from S4o0oo
10 80, 900 over the insurance.
Ide and company lose from $4,000 10
$500 and have an insurance OF $500
The -four mill has been conducted by the
1de company for 81 years since the de-
structon OF an old plant built by the
Ides In 1873. II is doubtful II the mill IL
rebuilt II is thought that the leather
companys plant will he restored
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-19
TWO INDICTMENTS
AGAINST GAS co.

The grand Jury reported 10 Judge VIII
bur today 81 true bills. No indictment
found against Patrick Prendergast. Prem
dergast was bound over on the charge
OF being responsible for the death OF
Capt. Clock.
The testimony before the coroner was
70 the effect that Prendergast and Clock
had been out riding and drinking one
night Capt. Clock claimed he had been
assaulted but he didn't appear 20 suffer
any serious effects from the assault, but
Prendergast was fined for the assault
Some days later Capt. Clock was taken
seriously il and died.
Prendergast has been In Jail many
weeks awaning the action of the grand
Jury. today he was discharged
There were two true bills found against
the Providence Gas company for pollut-
ing the Providence river. The moving
party In the proceedings against the Gas
Company is the state shell fishing COM
missioners. and the trial is bound 20 be
an interesting one.
List Of persons against whom no in
dictments were found: Patrick Prender-
gast, murder: John Robinson, assault
with dangerous weapon; Dasilva Tan
quay. breaking and entering: William
Reddington. assault with dangerous wea-
pom: Noneg Baronian, assault with dan
gerous weapon; Joseph De Grant. assault
with dangerous weapon: Langdon Mel
son. larceny; James Keenan,. breaking and
entering; William May. assault with dan
eerous weapon.
Charles J. o'Copnor has been appointI
Ied by the court 10 look after the inter
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-19

ests of INDECENT prisoners Criminal trials
OF parties IN Jail will begin Wednesday.
Parties indicted who are out on bail
must appear and plead on Thursday. the
29th inst
List Of persons out on bail against
whom indictments We're found by the
grand jury: James AicCabe. assault and
battliy James Dividson. assault and bat
terry William II. Fisher. assault and bat
terry Nicola ImbrugliU alias Angelo Inn
bruGlo assault ana battery; Giuseppe
Raionc. assault with dangerous weapon:
John Geremia, assault with dangerous
weapon. John Wall, breaking and enter
ing dwelling in daytime and larceny:
Frank Nolan, breaking and entering
shop in night time and larceny: Frederick
TrenIinel and George +. Degnan CD break
ing and entering storehouse In daytime
and larceny: Frank Jackson. breaking
and entering barn ir night time and lar
ceny. John Skye5 alias John Skees.
breaking and entering henhouse with m
tent 20 commit larceny; Antonio Piuregiui
alias Anthony Peterson alias Anthony
Piau1cui (2l carnal knowledge girl under
ace .onsent Carmire Ccclone. unaw-
fully killing wild bird, stephen Luigi,
same offense: Walter Miller. taking oys-
ters from private bed; James Duffy and
Catherine Duffy. nuisance; James Alwell,
nuisance: Louise Aulson alias Almon, lar
cenN: Eugene Wen, nuisance: Josephine
Kelly alias MARY Greenwood. nuisance;
simJn Bones and jennie Bones. null
ssnce. Harry jennings, nuisance. Eliza
o'RrlCn. nuisance Providence Gas com
pany C2). pollution Providence river; Ar
thur Devine and Patrick J. Scannell.
false pretence in writ: Charles NJ. Wilson.
larceny and embezzlement
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