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Show SPIRIT OF THE PRESS. The New York Contest. Denver Republican. - . If the republicans of New York gather end unitedly support Mr. Fassett, he will be elected; for when the entire republican vote of that state comes out, it is generally stron enough to defeat any nomination the democrats dem-ocrats may make. Mr. Fassett is a man of unquestionably true character, and he would give New York an excellent administration. It makes very little difference as to whom he is associated with, for he is too strong a man to be brought under malign influences. His success would mean not only a jjood state administration, but it would probably also mean the success of the republican ticket in New York in 18!)',!. The. prize is worth striving for; and ail New York republicans will be doint; wronjr who continue to play the mugwump role and give merely a lukewarm luke-warm support to the ticket. A Thoroughly Practical JIan. Chicago Herald. " The resignation ofJDireotor Jeffcry is a serious loss to the fair. He is a thoroughly practical man and is accustomed to the management of large affairs. He is, moreover, more-over, conversant with exposition work, as his able book on the Paris exposition, written after his return from that city inlSS'J, proves. Mr. Jeffcry combined with his ability awl fitness for the work great zeal and untiring devotion to the interests of the fair. He has lived in Chicago for thirty-five years and his interest in the exposition was to a grent degree de-gree a result of his love for the city. In his departure Chicago losses a patriotic citizen and the fair a conscientious and able workei" .Should Tie l p His Mouth. Jsew York Tribune. Julio Foster, who has a good deal that is impk'usant to say about Mr. Esyan, ought to be taught by his principals a greatly needed lesson in self-restraint, lie tame to the United States, we believe, as the secretary of Pedro Mount, the diplomatic airent of the Chilean junta. Ifc is taking unseemly advantage ad-vantage of Iiis position at Washington to denounce the American minister at Santiago as an enemy of his nation. He must be au exceedingly amateurish diplomatist if he does not perceivu the impropriety and indecency inde-cency of his performance. His frfends ought to take charge of him and tie up his mouth. Lost Through Weakness. Philadelphia Times. There is a startling association in his sudden sud-den death between Farncll and the other fallen fal-len leaders, Balmaccda and Boulanger. With the different qualities of a different race he makes a less theatrical exitthan the Spaniard or the Frenchman, but the newspaper reader cannot but feel a likeness. All were men of ability and courage, who had done patriotic service and gained great popularity, but lost it all through nersonal weakness and the pride of power. The Colonel s Mistake. Denver Sun. Colonel Bartow" of the Grand Junction Star is greatly impressed with the belief that .a sentiment in favor of a democrat for congress con-gress from the second district has taken root in his locality. By the time the election rolls 'round the colonel couldn't get down to those roots with a diamond drill. " "Would Not I'orego the Fun. Omaha Bee. If cx-Spcaker Reed is really contemplating a withdrawal from congress there must be an unusual inducement offered him. He would not forego the fun he can have out of the democrats iiext winter for any ordinary consideration. The Preacher's Call. New York Evening Sun. A parson w ho had had a call from a little country parish to a large and wealthy one in a big city asked time for prayer and consideration. con-sideration. He did not feel sure of his light. A mouth passed. Finally some one met his youngest son on the street. "How is it, Josiah," said the neighbor; "is your father troing to B. V" "Well," answeaed the youngster, judicially, judicial-ly, "Paw is still prayin' for light, but most of the tilings is packed." S - 3 The Subtleties of Snobbery. ' Life. ' "Are those people anybody ?" "They are known by everybody, but care to know nobody." " "Then they must be somebody." |