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Evening star., 1907-08-31
For Peace in Central America.

The tender of the good offices" of the
United States and Mexico to the FIVE Cen
traI American republics to prevent recur
renee OF warfare in that region has appar-
emily met with success. All of the poten-
tial belligerents have responded in favor
able terms. and in consequence a conference
will he held for the discussion of the pend
Ing issues and the establishment, If posi-
bic. of a permanent peace basis.
1t is rather too much to hope for the i'm
mediate abandonment by these five states
OF their habit of flying at one another upon
slight provocation. That habit is in the
blood of the Central Americans, and il will
require patient process of treatment and
cure to eliminate il. II is the antithesis of
the lately discovered hook worm disease
which afflicts many of the dwellers in
the tropical American countries. causing
them to lead lazy anemc lives. If the
bacteriologists of today could discover the
cate II peace in Central Nmerica would be
far easier to maintain.
Rather more than the usual sentiment
is conveyed in the message of President
Roosevelt which tenders the good Offices
of this country In conjunction with Mexico
There IS. of course, no threat, no warming
Nothing is said or hinted at the possible
consequences of a refusal of the five states
to get together upon the basis of diplomacy
instead of rushing together on the field of
war. Nevertheless the Presidents note is
distinctly an admoniton OF the evil conse-
quences of continued strife. He points to
the untold benefits of peaceful relations
among the five countries not only to them
selves. but to America and the world at
large" This distinctly indicates that the
United States has a stake in the game
through the heavy investments of its citl-
Zens in Central America. This government
has already taken strong ground in the
matter Of the bombardment OF coast cities
in which Americans have interests and the
doctrine of Intervention might easily be
extended to put a stop to the senseIess
struggling which has rendered this part OF
the hemisphere scene of incessant tur-
moil and danger.
The acquiescence of the five states is to
he accepted at full value, and therefore as
an indication that the heads of the gov
ernments involved are agreed for the pres
ent upon the economical advantage of di-
pomacy a method of adjustment Much
can be accomplished by good beginning
and there is every indication at present that
such a beginning has been made. under
the happiest auspices for success
Evening star., 1907-08-31
The Bridge Disaster,

From the New York World.
The collapse of the great cantilever bridge
on the st. Lawrence was an accident with
out parallel. A cantlever bridge in course
of construction is by its nature a paradox
of mechanics. 1t appears to violate the
very laws of gravity. Now one has fallen
and occasioned the most rema rka BILE
bridge disaster in history. The bulk of a
hundred fairly big bridges, thrust far out
over the water. resting it seemed on
nothing, yet bearing the weight of railroad
trains and hundreds of tons Of material
sheared off bolt after bolt in its straining
anchorage, snapped beam and girder, and
at last went down 1S0 feet into the river
with men clinging to it like flies, beating
the water to foam and the foam to mist
Nothing like it was ever possible in the
past; anything like it should be in future
impossible. Was the fault with the method
or the material? The masonry has been
found intact The contract Tor the steel
superstructure was in responsible hands.
There was no suspicion of danger among
the worknen who went down to DEATH.
Evening star., 1907-08-31
Such Injustice!
the New York Sun

From the New YORK Sun
Il am Manager McGraw of the Giants"
said that potentate to the bicycle policeman
who checked the tumultuous plunge of his
automobile, and | have got to get to the
Polo Grounds in time for the game" The
policeman wouldn't recognize the high priv
iege and immunity of the potentate The
machine was driven to a police station.
There should be a law to prevent an out
rage like this. Why are devil-wagoning
diplomatists protected and why is great
public character like the Hon. Muggsy Nc
Graw unprotected?
Evening star., 1907-08-31
Have The Star Follow You.

Readers Of The Star may have The Even
Ing ard Sunday editions mailed to them In
any part of the country at the rate Of 6oc
per month. The Evening Star only SOC
per month. The address may be changed
as frequently as desired
Evening star., 1907-08-31

1t is claimed that European capital is
becoming timid about investing in this
country's securities. Possibly this is for
the best. If American investments are ad-
vantagcous, they should be kept for
American investors.
Evening star., 1907-08-31
A Universal Inclination.

Il see that they are starting out again to
discover the north pole said Mrs. Corn
tossel
Yes" answered the farmer.
81 wonder how it'll seem when the pole
is actually reached"
''Oh spose it'll be the same as it is any
where's else. They'll put in about two
thirds of their time complaining about the
climate
Evening star., 1907-08-31
Reputation.

DO you think that Bacon would have
been content to leave his name Off the
Shakespearean plays, If he wrote them
Yes answered Mr.. Stormington Barnes;
''if he saw them acted as l have seen
them
Evening star., 1907-08-31

King Edwards indignation at the i'm
propriety of a London performance may
cause number Of English playwrights
to follow up the practice of making first
productions in America.
Evening star., 1907-08-31
Heaping Goals Of Fire.
Ernm The phiIadelnhIa Record

Now is the time for Mr. Rockefeller to
prove himself true Christian. He should
send for Judge Lands, who is threatened
with breakdown. and teach the judge
how to recuperate by means of golf.
Evening star., 1907-08-31
Old as the Human Race

From the New York Tribune.
The woman tempted me- is the Oldest
excuse in the world, and it bids fair to out
last all others.
Evening star., 1907-08-31
Foregone.

Should you keynote sound, be sure
That this will be your solemn fate;
Your foes will VOW your speech Is poor
And all your friends will say it's great
Evening star., 1907-08-31

If Judge Parker is the most influential
opposition that can be suggested, it is no
wonder that Mr.. Bryan feels confident
about the democratic nomination.
Evening star., 1907-08-31

Mr.. Taft's boom is going along nicely,
but has not yet assumed a velocity that
compels the other possibilities to side
step.
Evening star., 1907-08-31
SHOOTING STARS.
Advertisement.

DO you expect people to believe those
theories of yours?"
Certainly not. answered Prof. Jorbone.
They were not made to be believed They
were made to be talked about
Evening star., 1907-08-31

Prince Wilhelm admits that Sweden has
40 such skyscrapers as We're shown to
him in New York, but does not say
whether he is glad or sorry
Evening star., 1907-08-31

Efforts in Nebraska to get up discus
sion about whether Mr. Bryan will consent
to run are not likely to cause the public
to hold its breath In suspense
Evening star., 1907-08-31

Unfortunately when a man gets a rep
utatlon as great reformer. the public in
sists on compelling him to devote most
OF his time to speechmaking
Evening star., 1907-08-31

railway directors meeting can be
even more energetic and more secret
than Closed-door session of the cab
Evening star., 1907-08-31

Strangely sapient remarks continue to
come from Chicago college professors
without bringing ripple of applause from
Mr.. Rockefeller.
Evening star., 1907-08-31

Dis world said Uncle Eben, was made
foh all kinds of people Dem dat wants to
enjoy deirse'fs has plenty of opportunity
an dem dat wants to kick has plenty Of
excuse"
Evening star., 1907-08-31

J. ?. Morgan could not be persuaded to
keep out OF finance just when the game
promises to be most exciting.
Evening star., 1907-08-31

DIn order TO avoid delays on account OF
personal absence letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the ONCE, but simply to
THE STAB, or to the Editorial or Bust
moss Department.. according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star., 1907-08-31

The silence at oyster Bay would indi-
cate that Mr. Taft's speeches are giving
entire satisfaction.
Evening star., 1907-08-31
Waiting at the Church

From the Baltimore Sun.
The republican idea of tariff revision is
to keep on waiting at the church,
Evening star., 1907-08-31

Wall street, though timid to excess
ABOUT other matters, is untouched by panic
when some of its leaders come to blows.
Evening star., 1907-08-31

Evidently Mr.. StuyveSant Fish is not
one of the natiou's thinkers whose health
demands course of athletic discipline.
Evening star., 1907-08-31
Singing Mud.

From the Richmond Times Despatch.
Talking about mud-slinging contests
what's the matter with the Panama canal I?
Evening star., 1907-08-31

Mrs. Eddy has proved herself competent
to be her own legal as we'll as spiritual
adviser.
Evening star., 1907-08-31
Fourth Annual
September
Sale of
Furniture

rs to so per cent below actual vaIue).
HTTTNONDAY we shall begin our
Al]N Fourth Annual September
Furniture Sale. introduced
as an innovation three years ago,
these sales have so amply rewarded
Our efforts that we have determined
to make them a permanent feature
of our yearly events--giving equally
careful thought to their preparation
as we bestow upon our other nota-
bic annual sales.
With the usual discrimination
and care with which our purchases
are always made, our buyer person.
ally visited the factories and selected
only that high grade of furniture
which is compatible with our stand
ard--this demands even of the best
manufacturers that class of construc-
ton, finish and guaranteed durability
which mark our requirements in
furniture, either made to order or
bought from the regular stock.
This sale is designed to meet the
requirements of all tastes, and i'm it's
scope includes furniture of such va
riety as to make possible the execu-
ton of any furnishing plan deter
mined for the home. And it is our
pleasure and good fortune to offer
furniture of service and durability, as
we'll as of decorative value, at such
prices as will fulfill the economic
ideas of the housekeeper.
That enduring quality i'm material
and design which lends character to
the furnishings of a house is an
essential feature i'm all the furni-
ture offered i'm this sale,
Appropriateness is another fea-
ture for which we have provided, and
our lines of furniture are broad i'm
variety and generous i'm price CON-
cessions. Excellent values are offered
i'm furniture for parlor, dining room,
bed room, library and office.
This furnitureranges i'm style from
simplicity to quiet elegance, from
usefulness to beauty, and yet COM
bines both, as we cater also to the
artistic, as well as to the practical
and serviceable sides of house fur
nisf1ing.
Our Furniture Department is
conveniently located ON the sixth and
seventh floors of the G street building,
i'm commodious quarters which afford
ample space and light i'm which to
display to the best advantage this
new stock.
The sale begins Monday morning
and will continue until further notice.
Woodward 6 Lot1rop.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-10-24
The Mayors Accident.

Some years ago the mayor of q
certain town in. the state of Iowa,
witnessed the performance OF one
of the big circuses-needless to
say as the guest of the show.
After the show was over Mr.. May
or got from hisseat, which was
near the top row of the reserved
seat section. In descending his
honor Stun led over the back of
one of the seats, and scraped q
few inches Of bark off his shin
bone. Mr.. Mayor Immediately
brought suit against the manage
tment for $1,000 for injuries. re-
ceived while making his exit from
the tent. OF course, he didn't
mention in his action for damages
that he attended the performance
as the guest of the management.
The legal adjuster, with the show,
called on his honor and offered to
settle for the damage done to his
person. Mr.. Mayor would listen
to nothing under $500. It issnsad.
less to say that the legal adjuster
returned to the show lot without
having reached'a satisfactory set
Element With Mr.. Mayor. II
After hearing that the legal ed
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-10-24

had wired the writer that day, that
he would, as per promise, express
the pup to him the following day.
Naturally his honor was very
much interested, and expressed
the wish that he could buy a full
blooded English bull-terrier. The
writer then told his honor that if
he would be kind to the pup and
give it good home, it would be a
pleasure to present the pup to him.
OF course, the offer was accepted
on the spot. His honor then in
quired what line of business the
writer followed. when the writer
informed him that he was inter.
ested in the circus. The mayor
who was gentleman Of the old
school informed the writer that He
had no idea that he would ever
meet a gentleman in the. circus
business. His honor then stated
that it would give him a great deal
of pleasure in withdrawing his
claim against the show since one
interested in the show had made
him such fine present. The
writerat once telegraphed to dog
dealer, for a bull pup to be ex.
pressed on receipt of WIRE The
pup arrived in due time, and the
writer received a letter of thanks
from Mr.. Mayor stating that the
pup WAS dandy The pup and
express charges amounted to $3.50
Sometimes money fails to obtain
the results desired. Tim.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-10-24

bNS HOSoSS VI NNS DSsN itOlNiN.
Continued from page one. t..'9.
European nations had assembled
to devise asplan for ohastisang sahe
conceited, impudent, eAsiatic thir-
sters after warfare. Already. the
story of Nellie, Tod and Owen had
been confirmed. Now, wiae men
were discussing the matter. NAs
the large fortress clock tolled out
the midnight hour resounding
noise abruptly attracted the de-
baters attention. The noise was
followed by prolonged trembling
of the earth. Somewhere, out in
the Mediterranean Sea, an earth
quake was occurring.
On the following day ships were
sent ont to again locate the island
where Nellie had been held cap
tive. However, the earthquake
had interferred with man 8 plans;
all traces of the island, the mys-
FERROUS tunnel, the castle, with its
treasures-all, / repeat. had once
more been swallowed by the water.
Thus European nations could prove
nothing. but many unauthorized
versions Of this affair should now
pale into the realm OF fietion. l1ssss
Several weeks alater1 the Bon
Homme entered an American port
and the crew. sadder but wiser,
parted company ellie retn4ned
TO her home convinced that there
10 no plaoe like home; while 4od
'aadas t5wen- WE'LL proceeded stu
spend the sumathey received from
.Epropean nations Tor impaftin9
such yaluab le. inforu nation, ERfp.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-10-24

man Who Is now playing IA New
York aud fromAll reports promises
to give Channcey Otcott a run
for his money" in tlse near future
for first place ia the ranks of sing
ing comedians. His name lie
Fake 0'Hara, and he is playing
TO packed, houses every days This
young man issa handsome chap.
and full of ambition, besides be-.
ing endowed with a magnificent
voice combination hard to beat,
and has come to the front at q
record breaking pace. 1t is only
"a few seasons ago that he was
playing in stock at the theatre
with which the writer was con.
nected at the time. He used to
say to me: my boy, some day,
not far distant, / will be second
Chauncey Olcott" land he has
certainly kept his word. =. q
|. In former days it took many
years of hard labor to reach the
goal Of ones ambition; 1t is differ
emit now in a great many pases, as
for instance, Elsie Janis ndw APP,
pearing in vaudeville at $S,0OOI
per week, and only nineteen years
old at that. Her mother travels
with her all the time, and no won.
der-ail that money and nineteens
also a very pretty face-too many
"Earls, Dukes and other fortune
hunters" lying around loose, to be-
safe. May Irwin is another one
who is commanding a high salary
in vaudeville. There are a great
many actors and actresses Of the
highest rank who are deserving
the drama for this latest fashion
vaudeville. And the news has
Just come from abroad that Ellen
Terry has been booked by the
Orpheum Circuit for ten weeks
with an option on thirty weeks
more.
Show people are. I think, the
biggest hearted people on earth;
they will give up their last cent to
anyone in trouble, be they friends
or strangers, SO long as they be-
long to the profession, The Ac-
tors Fund Home in NewsY ork is
supported by them, and it gives
a home to many a poor actor or
actressin their declining years, or
when broke and in failing health.
A great many people are under
the impression that theatrical folks
are not as moral as those in pri-
vate life. This is entirely wrong
the difference being that every
thing done by the former is put in
the newspapers, while the latter
are able to hide their sins more
successfully, as no one pays much
attention to them. The writer
could name lots of worse people
in the world than actors, aud so
could you my dear readers and
you wouldn't need many guesses
either. Hal.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-10-24

1u6C0r ndu IHlicu W ooAh0 " onJ
reasonable understanding with Mr..
Mayor, the manager of the show
appeared at the door of the ticket
wagon saying things that would
not look we'll in print. The writ
er was one of the two occupants OF
the ticket wagon at the time the
manager made his appearance at
the door of same. The manager
twas certainly some sore"when lie
opened up on the writer with
kid, I want You to go down to
that mayors Office, and ifhis hon.
or is not at his Office, follow his
trail until yon find him. Then
warm up to him without letting
him know You are connected with
the. show. Find ont il he has Q
hobby, and it you find that he has.
GALL men have hobby OF some
kindly help him to ride it."
The writer looked up the legal
adjuster, and that learned gentle.
man informed the writer that he
had been givena tip that Mr.. May
or's hobby was bulldogs, and that
one of that breed of dogs was his
honor's constant companion.
With the above information, in
regards to Mr.. Mayors fondness
for bulldogs, the writer set all sail
as it were to locate Mr.. Mayor.
Mr.. Mayor was, after some trouble,
located. The writer found his
honor in one of the city's thirst
parlors, and every one; is aware
that thirst parlor sis the very
best, aud easiest place in the world
to get acquainted quickly. The
writer addressed Mr.. Mayor in the
usual way one addresses congen-
ial soul met with in thirst store.
After his honor and the writer had
refreshed themselves a few times,
the writer inquired about his ac-
cident of the afternoon. OF course,
Mr.. Mayor enlarged and exagger-
ated until the writer thought ev-
cry bone in his body must surely
have been fractured by. his slight
mishap of the afternoon, altho one
couldn't even notice limp as he
moved about the bar-room. The
writer naturally turned the con-
versation, to the subject of dogs,
and remarked what q fine bulldog
his honor's companion appeared
TO be. Mr.. Mayor and the writer
then warmed up to the subject Of
bulldogs. During the converse
ton the writer told his honor that
he was expecting TO receive at the
next town a full. blooded English
bull-terrier pup. bat MAS alta loss
to know what to do with the pup,
as it would only be q souroeso Of
trouble. to one travelling around
the country. The writer then told
some beautifal lies as to how the
pup had been presented to him hy
Eafriepd. md %hat ths lid tfieRd
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-10-24
"reminiscences Of the Stage.

ability, l have nothing but the
highest Of praise--bnt I do not
approve of some of the methods
he used to pursue toget newspaper
notoriety at the expense of the
theatres and theatre-going public.
He would ring down the curtain
during performance, on the slight
est provocation and come out and
make, his little talk criticising the
audience as we'll as the theatre
management. The following in
cident isasample: About twoyears
ago Mr.. Miller was playing at a
certain theatre, Of which the writer
was business manager, and during
the first &C. of the play which
represented a breakfast scene in a
country home, two erstwhile lovers
were talking over former days,
while partaking of their morning
meal. Mr.. Miller-for lie was one
OF the lovers-suddeniy turned to
the house electrician, ia the wings,
and ordered him to. ring down the
curtain; this the electrician refused
to do, and he was thrown aside
and Mr.. Miller's request was CON-
piled with by one of his own men,
after few profane remarks by
the actor which were heard by
several people in the audience.
Mr.. Miller then came before the
curtain and said there was too
much noise in the theatre, and
that he would not continue the
play until everyone was quiet.
He suggested thatsome of the peo-
pie present should attend night
school, and then finished by stat
ing that as the management of the
theatre would not protect his rights
and also the. patrons, he would
have to do SO himself. The alb.
surd part of this narrative was the
fact that it was one of the many
very funny scenes in the play and
the noise referred to was nothing
more than a house full of people
laughing and enjoying the play;
this noise is sought for, and APP
preciated by most players. After
this little -four flush" of Mr..
Miller's the play was continued
amidst tremendous applause. All
of the newspapers came out the
next day with ''scare headlines"
about the affair, which resulted in
spirited controversy thru the
press between the actor and my
self. I found out later that Mr..
Miller had worked this little game
of his in a great many of the
larger cities in which he appeared
that season.
Some people don't care how they
get their free advertising-as long
as they get it, but I don't think it
should be done at the expense of
the public who have paid in their
good money at the box-office to
witness a performance-not to get
roasted and called ignorant.
Chauncey Olcott, the famous
Irish singing comedian, is of a
very quiet nature when off the
stage, and is one of the many actors
who prefers to 60 unnoticed on the
street instead of attracting the at
tention of everyone as is the habit
of some of the so.called matinee
idols. Most everybody is under
the impression that Mr.. Olcott.
and in fact all tenor singers of note,
belongs to class termed, ga ladies
man" this, however, is not the
truth. Mr.. Olcott is one of the
manifest of men, and tho he re-
ceives hundreds of letters from the
giddy girls in every city in which
he appears, he never gees any Of