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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10

spur of the present excitement-been pro-
vjded. The whole system has been char
act=rized mainly by a lack OF system. q
dependence upon the continuation OF peace
and yet with only piece-meal and ut
terly insufficient provision of the sursst
means of preserving the peace.
1t has required an international crisis to
awaken Congress to a reaiza ton of the
folly OF this course. The fifty million fund
just granted will be of great benefit to the
nation. 1t will enable both of the govern
ments agencies for defensive operations to
complete, in large measure, the projects al
ready undertaken and only half accom-
plishsd- 1t will permit additional enter
prises to be devised and projected. 1t Will
give the navy some badly needed ships, the
army store of guns and projectiles and
gun mounts. and it will, In addition, which
is quite as important as any particular
benefit, give the nation q greater confidence
in its own agencies of protection.
Without detracting from the patriotic
spirit of the two houses of Congress, with
out depreciating the heartiness of their de-
sire to do what is right, it may yet BE- said
that had the same spirit been shown
earlier, had the Congress been as liberal in
its grant of means to the administrative
officers of the government as it has jus:
be en- under the stress of unusual circum-
stances, ii is probable that the present
crisis would not have occurred. Nations
like Spain are prone to take advantage OF
such situation has existed in the
United States for fully quarter of a
century. The incomplete preparations CT
this country for warlike emergencies have
been patent to the whole world Spain par
ticularly of late Had the policy of arm
ing the vessels. terrifying the ports, pro-
curing reserve equipments of guns and
munitions of war been carried to the
proper extent, the chances are that the ar
rcgant feeling Of confidence In an ability
10 trounce Uncle Sam woul1 not have dis
played itself on the part of Spain. 1t is
unfortunate, but apparently. true that this
country has too long bean reg arded as an
unwfeldy giant, which, becoming lazy in a
reliance upon its natural resources, has ex-
posed itself to successful assaults by even
smaller power.
yesterday and the day before however,
the giant awakened to a sense Of its dam
ger. The appropriation of a large sum Of
money without reserve, without stipulation
as to the details of expenditure. Should
mark the beginning of new era for the
United States, characterized by a full ap-
probation of the necessities and the pos
sibilitiss of the national defense
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10
A Nice Little Month,
From the st. Louis Globe-Democrat.

The Boston Herald calls February a
"brave little month" The characterize
ton Is correct February showed a sur
plus of nearly $2OOO,OOO. and gave an as
surance that surpluses will be frequen,
hereafter. 1t did this by its gain in reve-
nue.. The average daily receipts in that
month were higher than January's high
mean. Expenditures in February are
usually not great. Those of April and
July will be much larger. The fact, how
ever. that the average daily revenue has
been steadily increasing, taking months as
a whole. from the time last July when the
tariff act went into operation, shows tina,
income will soon catch up permanently
with outgo. 1t is evident that the deficit
days are numbered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10
Possibilities in Electrical Power.
From the ST. Paul Pioneer Press.

The manufacturing development of many
city has been hindered hitherto because
like ST. Paul, 1t has been far from fuel
But the electrical generator and the copper
wire are abolishing that hindrance and
bringing the fuel practically to the manu-.
lecturers door. The day may not be dis
tant when current generated at some GOA
mine in Iowa or northern Illinois, or or
the edge of one of Minnesotas peat de.
posits, may supplement the power derived
from the Mississippfs fall in carrying oul
city forward to a great manufacturing
destiny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10

system of miscellaneous contracts. The
San Francisco Chronicle recently printed
picture OF the building as 1t should have
looked, completed, October l, 1897, accom-
panied by picture of the affair as 1t looks
today. The contrast carries a forceful
moral that can be readily appreciated by
the long-patient people of the national capt.
tal who have been waiting many years for
an ad ,quate post Office equipment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10

When young Mr.. Letter gets tired OF pos
sessing a great deal of grain, he can ex-
change 1t for a great deal Of money. Ana
when he gets tired Of the money he can
change it back for grain or some other
commodity. 1t is a glorious privilege ana
yet Il carries suggestion of monotony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10
Sa FtOrlal.

The fashion plates are blooming now
Where e'er our eyes are turning;
Designs that clothe the form with grace
Or fill the heart with yearning.
The spring will bring them forth once more
Fine garments by the million,
Fit for the military man
And for the staid civilian.
In droves adown the street they'll go,
To fascinate each charmer-
But none SO fine as Uncle Sam
In his new spring suit Of armor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10

The people who some time ago made SEN
tentious observations on the alleged in
stability of this form of government will
observe the unanimity of sentiment win
reference to the appropriation for the ma
tic nal defense and ponder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10
Clrcumstantiai.

FfVm tne hdHsds CITY 0tdt.
Although all of the evidence points to
the conclusion that the Maine vas blown
up from the outside the American public
Is 10th to accept the theory that the Span
ish government was In any way respon-
ssble for the disaster. But the fact re-
mains that torpedoes and submarine mines
are not kept for sale at drug stores or COR
ner groceries even In Havana.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10
Intervention a settled Policy.
From the Chicago rime.-Her.ld.

The Cuban policy of the administration
was announced long ago and has been con-
sistently followed. That policy has been
for intervention when the situation in
Cuba demanded such action. 1t was a
policy dictated by statesmanship, In the
interests of humanity. the maintenance Of
trade and the Quietude of the American
people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10

Ihat there may be no mistake about
Prince Alherts incognito being respected
the name which he assumes has been care
fuiiy spelled out to the public in the news.
paperS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10

contemporary expresses the opinion
that in the present phase of our relations
with Spain it was unwise for this govern
n.ent TO show its hand" Why not? It's
hand is both clean and mailed. Let all the
world see IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10
SHOOTING STARS.


IT suppose that there are many problems
which polar explorers seek to solve saio
the unscientific man.
YES" replied the intrepid traveller; "a
great many
what is the most important one?'
Getting back"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10

Zola may have some difficulty in selling
his books in France. But he should reap
a rich harvest in America where the value
of advertising as well as merit is sure OF
recocnition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10
Unity Divorce Laws.

FrOm the San Frahcisco Bulletin.
These Inconsistencies in the marriage
laws of the several states should in some
way be reconciled. There should be no
doubts as to the legality of a marriage
AS a change in the federal Constitution
investing Congress with the power to pass
uniform marriage laws for the whole Union
would require considerable time. uniform
marriage bill might be submitted to the
legislatures of the several states for adop-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10

Mr. Taylor of Tennessee is becoming con-
WINGED that musical talents will not bring
permanent success unless q man let's his
hair grow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10
IN Trainan~.


Your Uncle Samuel has now gore to the
training table. He drinks q barrel OF blood
for breakfast, dimes on dynamite, ana for
supper eats q keg Of ten-penny nails. For
his nerves he sits on submarine mines and
smokes gun cotton togpedoss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10

The amount Of money voted by Congress
is less significant than the unanimitv with
which 1t was placed unreservedIy at the
Presidents disposal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10

watchdog Of the treasury is all the
more useful for being able to promptly
recognize Uncle Sam as the rightful mas
ter of the place
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10

Washington does not desire any Sunday
base ball. 1t Is bad enough to take chances
on the record for week days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10
Omitted.

That Mary had a little lamb,
The poets often print;
But, sad her fate,
They fail to state,
That she had peas or mint
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10
A Difficult Position,

It's pretty hard said the tutor to the
King Of Spain. Il guess I'll have to resign
this position"
What is the difficulty:' inquired the
friend.
L don't take enough interest in politics.
1 quoted a maxim which stated that it is
reprehensible and dangerous to live beyond
ones means. and he threatened to have me
prosecuted for treason"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10
Modest,

Excuse me-" sa:d the clothing salesman.
but wouldn't you like to have me take thu
price tag off that suit for your
Yes replied Farmer Corntossel, ''meb-
be you'd better. Eff 1 was to go aroun' ad-
vertisin' what a lot O. money 1 paid fur
them clothes. p'raps the E>ighbors 'ud
think was tryin' to show off,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10
His Fin nlily Tree.

He had been boasting of his family tr'
and Miss Cayenne interrupted with the
quiry:
isn't 1t something like the orchid:'
"In what respect?"
"All branches and no roots.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-19
AT THE STATE LINE.
All Texas Cattle Must Now Be In
spected if Driven a Long Wav.

The state live stock sanitary commits
sion has issued a bulletin for the infor-
nation of Kansas stockmen, stating
that the following order, issued by the
Texas commission some days ago, has
been made a part of the regulations
governing the transportation of cattle.
"A1l parties desiring to ship or drive
cattle to Kansas, before being allowed
to do So will be required to present per-
nits from Texas inspectors, showing
them to be free from Texas fever in
any of the following counties in Texas:
Wil1barger, Ford, Knox, Haskell, Jones,
Fisher, Mitchell, Sterling, Irion and
West Tom Green
The bulletin states that cattle from
these counties will not be issued per-
nits at the start of a drive, and will
have to be inspected after reaching the
Kansas line before being allowed to en-
ter the state.
The bulletin concludes with the fol-
lowing:
LAS several false rumors have been
set af1Oat in regard to the manner in
which cattle from the state of Texas
desiring to enter Kansas can do so, the
board deems the above explanation
necessary. There is no order against
cattle being driven from Texas to
Kansas, but, as stated, where such cat
chances of picking up infection on the
way are somewhat increased. There
fore, to be certain they did not pick up
infection on the way and thereby carry
disease into the herds of Kansas stock
men, the board has decided that the in
spection shall be at the end of the drive
instead of at the beginning of it,"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-19
100000 LBS. OF NEAT.
Ordered in st. Louis Alone for Use of
the Army.

st. Louis, May 19.-Immense pur-
chases of salt meats are being made by
Captain Duva1, coTnmissary officer, sta
toned in this city. In all orders for
1000, 900 pounds have been placed with
st. Louis packers and provision dealers.
The largest single order was given to
the Mound City Packing company a
few days ago. 1t was for 100000 POUNDS
of side meat to be delivered to the
troops at Tampa as fast as possible. In
order to furnish this vast quantity of
meat the packers will have to slaugh-
ter thousands of hogs. The woIk of
killing is already well under way and
the meat is being shipped as fast as it
can be secured and loaded into cars.
In addition to the immense amount
of salt meat that is being shipped daily
to the army in the south great quaint
ties of fresh meats are being purchased
for the use of the So1diery encamped at
Jefferson Barracks.
AS the number of volunteers en-
camped at Chickamauga Park increases
the cOmm1SSary department in this city
will be called upon for more and more
salt meat and other food supplies up to
the limit of the capacity of the ST.
Louis market to furnish them For this
reason what is lost to certain dealers
on account of the troops being ordered
away from Jefferson Barracks is more
than offset in other lines by the in
crease in orders to ship the south.
In addition to the vast antilles of
side meats that have been contracted
LOT III TINS clty IdFSe oruefS nave Deen
placed for hams, shoulders and break
fast bacon, although hams and bacon
are not supplied as a general rule to
the regular army. Most of the fancy
meats that are being bought here are
for the employees of the Mississippi riv-
err commission, and for the officers ia
bles in the several camps in the south
ern cities.
Up to yesterday nearly 5000 mules
had been bought here, and the indlca-
lions are that this number will be con-
siderably increased before the army is
completely supplied.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-19
A GARDEN TOOL FACTORY.
Has Taken Out a Charter and Will
Do Business in Kansas City.

Two companies, in which the same
people are interested, having an aggre
gate capital stock of $4,000, have been
organized at Kansas City, Kan, for the
manufacture of patented articles. and
charters have been filed with the secre-
tary of state.
The Brendner Manufacturing compa-
ny will manufacture the "Brendner
garden TOOL and has capital stock of
$50, 900. The stockholders are w. H. Nc
Camish, J. H. Parrot and J. F. Jag
ger of Kansas City, Joseph Brendner of
Pacific, Mo-, and F. A. Wilcox of Ere
mont, Ia. The Beatty Manufacturing
company will manufacture the Beatty
wire splicer pliers and the capital
stock is $25, 900. The same men are
stockholders in this company with the
addition of L. L. Byram of Fremont, Ia.
The State bank of ST. Francis has
filed it's charter with the secretary of
state. The capital stock is $4,000 and
the directors are L. ]. Willis, W. S.
Willis, c. w. Campbell, c. E. Small
and Jesse P. Willis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-19
AGAINST ALLEN LAW.
Clubs Will Force a Fight Against All
Suspicious Candidates.

Chicago, May 19.-The anti-Allen law
movement in Cook county politics is
getting ready to project itself against
proposed to form clubs in every ward
for work before and in the primaries
against every candidate for legislative
nomination who had any connection
with making the Allen law, either as
legislator or lobbyist, or who refuses to
go on record for its repeal.
The Lake county Democrats went on
record against the Allen. law in their
county convention at Libertyvil1e and
at the same time started on the trail of
Johnny Donnelly of McHenry county
who wants to De the Democratic non1i-
nee in that minority district. The con-
yention's resolutions instructed the del
egates to the legislative convention to
vote and work against the nomination
of any man who voted for the Allen
law and similar measures, or any man
.swho was connected in any way with
the passage of this Infamous act"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-19
WHEATIN THE LEAD.
Shows Best Conditions of All Kansas
Crops at Present.

The climate and crop service weekly
bulletin issued by Weather Observer
general conditions: 1.-The temperature
has been more nearly normal this week,
with lighter showers and more sunshine
until near the close of the week, when
heavy rains occurred in Ford county
and from the northern part of D1ck1n-
son across Clay into the southern part
of Washington, extending thence east
ward and SOutheaStward to the Mis-
souri, line. Hail storms occurred on the
18th in Dickinson, Marion, Wabaunsee,
Shawnee, Usage and Neosho counties"
AS results in the eastern portion or
the state he gives:
"a good week for work In the south
ern counties, but too wet in the central
and northern. All vegetation has re-
sponded to the warmer weather. Wheat
maintains the lead in all parts of the
division, and is heading in the south.
Corn is coming up as far north as
Marshall, but is generally an uneven
stand; much replanting has been done,
while in some of the central counties,
owing to the wet season, but little corn
has been planted yet. Oats and grass
have improved very much. Potatoes
and gardens are. growing well. Home
Strawberries are on the market in
the southern tier of counties
Shawnee county-F'irst of week
pleasant and much corn was replanted;
fruit grass and small grain doing well"
Middle Division: Wheat continues
in first class condition, and in the south
is h0aQlnS, Same Reports the carry
wheat beginning to head. Corn plant
ing is nearing completion; much re-
planting is being done in the eastern
counties; early planted corn is coming
up and in the northern counties shows
a better stand than in the central and
southern. Oats have improved. Rye
is heading in the central counties. Grass
is growing rapidly. Fruits generally
give good promise.
Western Division: with the ground
in an unusually fine condition, and good
growing weather, crops have advanced
rapidly. Wheat and rye are jointing
in the central counties; early wheat is
in an unusually fine condition, while
late rapidly improving. Thomas coun-
ty reports some wheat killed by cleo
tricity generated by high winds. Bar
ley oats and range grass are growing
finely and cattle are fattening on the
grass. Alfalfa will be ready to cut in
ten days in south, and in two weeks in
Wallace. Much corn is being planted,
and is coming up, presenting a fine
stand. A large acreage of forage crops
is going in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-19
A POLICEMAN SHOT HIM,
Was Patrolman Jenkins Who
Wounded r. J. Murphv.

1t appears that it was Patrolman NJ
= Jenkins who fired the shot at Robert
j. Murphy, in the Missouri Pacific rail-
road yards Tuesday night. The bull
let lodged In Murphy's foot and he
crawled away to the depot platform,
where he lay from II o'clock at night
until O'Clock in the morning.
Mr. e. L. Bromley, who has charge of
the Missouri Pacific roundhouse at
night. said today:
Jenkins and I went down the track
where there were several fellows drunk
an box car. We locked the door and I
went to call the patrol wagon. When
the wagon was coming I heard the
shots. When 1 got back Jenkins told
me he had shot a fellow, who got away.
We didn't learn until the next morning
that he was shot in the foot. Murphy
was in the car with the others. Jenkins
took my lantern with him when I tele-
phoned for the patrol wagon"
This bears out the story told by Muir
ply. He said the man had a railroad
lantern with him when he shot. He
thought 1T was a railroad Waterman.
Patrolnan Jenkins reported the mat
ter to Sergeant Tim Donovan, but no
report of the shots was made at police
headquarters. Murphy is at the police
station, where his wound is being treat
ed by the city physician.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-19
Consumption Cured.
RoueHr BACK FROM TIE GRAvR.

BROUGHT BACK FROM THE GRAVE.
Last November Mr.. Joseph James,
painter, of 325 W. Pearl ST., Indianapo-
lis, Ind, was at DEATHS door with quick
consumption. Wasted to a skeleton;
his lungs a mass of liberation; his
death was hourly awaited by his doctor
and family. He was kept in a constant
stupor with opium. A friend, thinking
to relieve his terrible cough, gave him
bottle of Brazilian Balm. Seeing its
wonderful effect, the doctor advised its
continued use. Mr.. James soon after
dismissed his doctor, and depended
on the Balm alone. His recovery was
rapid and complete, and in February he
returned to work. His lungs are sound,
and his weight greater than at any time
in his life. His recovery is regarded as
almost A miracle,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-19
EVADES THE LAW.
Manhattan o il Company of Indiana
Burns All It's Gas Waste.

Hartford City, Ind, May 19.-The
Mania ttan Oil company has discovered
a new scheme to evade the Indiana gas
waste laws. Instead of letting the gas
blow off in the air, it is piped under old
boilers and burned.
State Gas Supervisor J. c. Leach was
here a few days ago and is highly in
censed at the action of the company.
He intends to secure a bond and en-
join the company from operating the
we'll in question.
The Manhattan company has become
notorious for the utter disregard it
has shown the gas waste laws of the
state, and the gas supervisor will pros
ecute the company to the full extent
of the law.
The saving to the state as a result of
the stopping of the waste of gas is es-
timated at S1,250,000 a year, which is
one-fourth of the value of all the gas
consumed in Indiana last year
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-19
INSURANCE FIGHT.
Several Companies Out of the Union
in st. Louis.

IN st. Louis.
St Louis, May 19.-Since the St.Louis
meeting of the Western Fire insurance
union the dissatisfaction that was man
l1ested over the failure of the conven-
ton to accomplish anything towards a
settlement Of the question of commits
SONS paid to agents has broken out
afreSh, and a number of the reSigna-
lions which were threatened during the
meeting have been sent in. Among the
NUMBERS are the Reading, the state or
Illinois, the National of Cincinnati, the
security of Connecticut, the Grand Hap
ids, the Delaware ard the Reliance.
All of these companies have pulled
out for the reason that they were prom
lsed that if they would join the union
the rate of commissions paid agents
would be reduced to Is per cent. Such
tremendous opposition to the proposed
reduction was met with in the meeting
of the union few weeks ago that It
was impossible to accomplish that end,
and the result is that the companies
that were induced to join the union
under that pledge are dissatisfied. A
pected.
Some of the old companies, notably
the Germania, Continental, Williams
burg City, Northwestern, Buffalo, Ger
man. Spring Garden, American and 9TH
ers, have threatened to make fight m
all companies that retire from. the I'M
ion, but to date the threat has been
without particular effect, and the de-
SertiCnS continue.
Indications point TO a fierce fight be-
tween the union companies and their
late associates who are withdrawing
for the reason that promises made
them were not kept. The latter claim
that if the union is not effective enough
to protect its own promises it is not eff
fectiVe enough to wage Il very disas-
trous warfare against those who chose
to do business as non-union companies.
The latter are feeling very bitter over
the treatment they received from the
union, and are disposed to make trou-
BILE.