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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-24

The opponents of the annexation of the
Hawaiian Islands have gone on a new
tack They nave hracketed annexation
with what is designated as the colonial
policy. and are declaring that it must stand
or fall with that policy. That is to say, If
after the war with Spain is over this gov
eminent decides TO retain such colonies of
Spain as il may then control by occu-
paEcy. the Hawaiian Islands will be an
neXed. But. on the other hand if it should
then be decided not to hold such colonies
Hawaii. with the Philippines and Porto
Rico. will be left out of the American cal
culations.
1t requires ludicrous twist of the
record to unite the two questions. There
is no logical connection between them
The Hawaiian question was made up and
submitted long before the other question
was thought of. A decision not to hold
the Philippines or Porto Rico would not in
the slightest degree weaken the strength
of the argument in favor of the annexa-
ton of Hawaii The most eminent au-
thorities in America, statesmen. soldiers
and sailors. all agree that those islands
are essential 10 the United States. not as
factor in scheme for general territorial
expansion. but in the forwarding of the
diaries now stand. The United States
needs Hawaii without regard to what may
be the final disposition of any of the Span
ish colonies. but all the more so if the
Philippines, in particular. are to be held
The threat is made that if the House
passes the annexation resolution the minor
ity in the Senate will block the way by
holding up the important measures now
before that body. The threat ought not to
deter the House for moment. a good
majority of the House is in favor of the
resolution. and nearly two-thirds of the
Senate will upon opportunity so record
themselves. That is warrant sufficient TO
so ahead. If there are members of the
Senate who at this grave time are willing
to impede the progress of measures vital to
the country's interests in order to try to
defeat the indisputable wishes of the ma
Iorlty respecting Hawaii give them oppor-
tunity TO come into the open and so record
themselves
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-24
Mr.. suIxer,s Nightmare.

The House yesterday adopted provision
of the utmost value to the capital both In
it's immediate and in its indirect results
The bill affecting the control of certain
reservations was SO amended as to open
the Botanic Gardens to the use Of the pub
lie at all hours and to require the removal
within six months of the unsightly, useless
wall and fence around the reservation that
have jointly disfigured this part of the city
for many years. The Star has long been
pleading for the opening of this area to
the public. 1t contended that it was a self
ish. mistaken policy for the government to
keep hidden the beauties of nature US
disclosed In the Towering trees. plants and
shrubs gathered together in these gardens.
1t urged that tho place might readily be
transformed into region Of perpetual de-
light instead of being preserved as a tempt
alton to the trespasser and tantalizing
spot in the eyes of the weary country-loy-
ing man or woman or child. The oppor-
tInity to accomplish this long sought OBJ
ject srrived yesterday, when Chairman
'Babcock cleverly proposed to incorporate
in bill pertaining to an entirely eermane
question the sweeping amendment outlined
above. There was no good reason for Oh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-24
An Active and Successful Committee.

The District Committee of the House is
continuing the good work that has marked
Its course throughout the present session
Of Congress Heretofore much difficulty
has always been experienced in getting
through the House the bills that were ap-
proved by the committee, and thus the
measure of local legislation as regards the
House was the ability of the committee
TO secure time fro n the House itself for
consideration of the propositions that were
sent H. Even when the time was given
much difficulty was experienced in securing
d quorum Comparatively few of the MEM
bers took a sufficient interest in District
affairs to attend the sessions at which
II was known local bills would be debated.
and, in consequence, the opponents of a
OH were often enabled by the call of mo
quorum to defeat a measure that should
nave been enacted without delay and for
which there was a positive majority. This
power to hamper and embarrass the COM
mittee has often been used to enforce COM
promises and conditions that have not
conported with the best interests of the
community. This session. however has
witnessed a wholesome change The chair
man has adjusted the business of the COM
mittee IN such manner that he has Sc
for the bills he has brought forward, while
so timing the demands for consideration as
never to weary the House with an over
abundance of local legislation This has
served TO prevent the scattering of mem
Ders who, upon the rising Of the District
chairman, have in times past taken to
their homes or to the departments. Con-
sequently the call OF mo quorum has
seldom been heard and has less often been
successful this year. and as a result the
Total OF the local legislation has been graf
ifyingly large Unfortunately, the Senate
mas not been as complacent. a reversal of
The usual experience through no fault
however, Of the members or the chairman
oI the District committee, who have been
puzzled by mahy awkward situations from
Tune TO time that have blocked the course,
OF local legislation almost to the comnlete
exclusion of such matter The lack of a
Eehnite period at stated intervals for the
consideration of District bills. such as OBJ
tainS IN the House. has been felt Under
e2lsuhS conditions in the House the COM
rnlttee Is TIE measure of results the House
aeuhS III good season upon whatever meas
ures are presented by the committee On
the other hand, at the other end OF the
Capitol the reverse is true. the committees
activity being offset By the failure of the
senate 10 act upon the matters that are
sent 10 the calendar This has caused a
steady accumulation Of local items until
Tear Is expressed that the session NAV
e-ose with 4 small list of District hills os
iedi Importance sent to the statute books.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-24

expected that 1t would operate to prevent
the evils Of undue party dominance over so
vital force In the government OF a city as
the police Mayor Van Wyck has now
demonstrated the futility of expecting that
bipartisan boards can be expected to ac-
complish anything municipality beneficial in
New York. He desired to secure absolute
control over the police force. Chief Nc
Cullagh. an efficient. honest man, refused to
order certain changes among the captains
that would restore. in a measure the con-
ditions existing before Lexow got to work
Van Wyck then ordered the police commits
sioners to retire McCullagh to make room
for Devery, who was one of the principal
offenders in the regime uncovered by the
investigation. The democratic commission
ers were complacent, while the republicans
refused to acquiesce. Three votes were re-
quired. Van Wyck removed both repub-
lican commissioners Saturday and imme-
diately appointed professional office hold
er as one of the republicans, without the
recommendation of the republican organ
ization. Hess, the new commissioner, took
ONCE for the express purpose of serving the
objects of the Tammany mayor. and within
an hour of his appointment voted with his
democratic colleagues for the retirement of
1hc|uIiaSH ana tne appointment or Devery.
The latter has already ordered the changes
among the captains that restore the pre-
Lexow conditions and promise a wide
OPEN city for every class of Iaw-breaker
and offender of decency. But far more i'm
portant is the prospect that this change
places absolutely in the hands of the Tam
many organization the entire police ma
chinery for the control Of the elections.
This is the natural sequence of discord
among the elements that, united, might
have defeated the Croker cohorts. 1t in
sures New York a return to the old cor
rupt, extravaganza. unwholesome form of
administration which it suffered for so
many years, but it is at the same time to
be hoped that by an inevitable reaction it
likewise insures an awakening Of the ele-
ments favoring decent government to the
need of harmony in opposing the enemy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-24
Physical Condition of Our Volunteers

From the New York Herald
Lieutenant Colonel Maus, U. s. A., who
has had charge of the physical examina-
ton of the twelve thousand New York
militiamen mustered into the service Of the
United States, has made very interesting
report upon the subject Of this inquiry.
He DIS that it was necessary to exam
inc seventeen thousand soldiers In order to
obtain twelve thousand up to the required
physical standard, which was placed very
high, some think too high. OF this nuEtbcr
the three up-countIy regiments were far
superior to the city troops in physical de-
velopment, logical result of the tonic of
pure air and out Of door employment and
recreation.
OF the city soldiers Colonel Mans found
the cavalry superior to the infantry
carly tribute to the value of exercise on
horseback. Among the infantry the chief
causes of rejection were a tendency to Lol-
low chests and impaired vision, lnmist Ak
able evidence of long days at desk work
and porting over ledgers. Poor feet, posi-
bly, a result of wearing the abomin bic
pointed shoes now in vogue, was another
frequent defect, and deafness was not ua-
common.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-24
That Mission to Mexico.

The latest story from Havana is that
General Blanco has sent d special commits
sion to the Mexican coast to try to arrange
for coal facilities for Spanish ships and to
stimulate to activity such sympathy as
may exist in Mexico for Spain in this war.
1t will prove a profitless undertaking.; but
il is thoroughly characteristic. 1t is not u
whit mora visionary than have been other
calculations in which Spain has lndulged
That there are Spaniards living in Mexico
who sympathizes with their native country
in this struggle is entirely likely. But it is
entirely unlikely that they are in numbers
or position to make THAR sympathy felt.
Mexico is neutral. and her sympathies are
with the United States. Why should they
not be? Does General Blanco imagine that
because the United States and Mexico were
at war fifty years ago the latter may easily
be turned against the former today? 1t is
not improbable. i Spanish diplomat at
Vienna, it will be remembered, thought that
the southern states might easily be set
against the north. His idea was that, upon
the appearance of Spanish fleet off the
south Atlantic coast anywhere, the old
southern confederacy would leap into life
again, and the Union would be dissolved.
Spain is aitoge Their behind the times. She
had no idea of now thoroughly united this
country was until she made it necessary for
the fact to be vigorously demonstrated.
And she has as little idea of how strong the
friendship is that exists between Mexico
and the United States. The old differences
have been buried for many years. The two
countries ara in close accord. They take
pride in each others progress and well be-
ing. Although they were at war fifty years
ago, the United States thirty years ago per-
formed most friendly service for Mexico
by ordering Louis Napoleon out of her Dor
ders. Her present peace and prosperity be-
gan with that day.
Spain has nothing, but the United States
everything, to Offer Mexico. So wise and
capable man as President Diaz could not
be in doubt for a moment in the premises
Not only is his friendship with US, but his
interests are. General Blanco is off on an
other wild goose chase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-24

lection. The House had long witnessed tho
folly OF continuing the Anticipated wall IN
its place. Members who had been forced
cut of their direct and natural course In
driving or walking through the Mall clear
ly appreciated the wisdom of the amend
ment. But Mr.. Sulzer of New York. whose
Familiarity with the fora and fauna of the
national capital suggested that of the ira
ditional Englishman who comes to America
to hunt buffalo in Central Park, was i'm
mediatefy afflicted with a dread vision. He
saw hungry cows wander across Pennsy1-
Vania avenue in search of the succulent
shrub and the toothsome orchid. He saw
gaunt wild horses trample over the delicate
lawns He saw droves of sheep nibbling at
the tender leaves Of the young palms and
Hooks of jack rabbits burrow1ng under the
Bartholdi fountain, to it's destruction. He
saw huntsmen firing wildly at these raven
GUS beasts and shattering windows of the
greenhouses with their instructed aim.
MS mlnd writhed in an agony of appre-
nehslon lest some great and irreparable
harm might come to the horticultural inter-
ests OF the government by thus throwing
down the barriers that have hitherto kept
aiooi the pigs and the goats that infest
the heart of the city. But Mr. Sulzer's
Zooioglcai nightmare did not stampede the
members. They calmly faced the dread
dangers he pictured. resolutely responded to
the call for quorum and voted over
"heimingly to tear down the fence and
throw open the gardens to the public.
Ihus at one stroke the House remetied a
long-standing evil and declared emphatical-
iy In favor Of giving the people access to
the parks and reservations. This policy,
rightly directed. will hasten the inevitable
Gay when Washington shall have no equal
IN attractiveness among all the cities Of
the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-24

1t is not altogether satisfactory to find
that the all-conquering American is not
only producing as good armor as England,
but producing 1t cheaper. Yet, according
to a German naval periodical, the British
firms of Vickers and Brown were under
hidden by the American firms of Carnegie
and Bethlehem and by the German firm of
Krupp in a tender for the armor of two
new Russian battle ships. Both American
firms were fS per ton below the lowest Brit
ish tender. There is an unpleasant monot-
ony about these failures of Englishmen to
hold their own in foreign contracts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-24

The alleged clock in the post Office tower,
having rested for several days at a quarter
to 2. was started again today, and is now
supposed to be noting the hours. But 1t is
as difficult to determine whether this clock
is going or not as it is to find the where
abouts of a Spanish war fleet. AS a CO.
nundrum the clock Is a brilliant success.
AS q timepiece it leaves much to be desired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-24
SHOOTING STARS.
An Ambition.

do you think you will succeed in out
whiting the Yankee pigs?" inquired one
Spanish officer.
don't say that We'll outwit them," was
the answer. But the landsmen shall not
have all the glory. Well give them al
most as much difficulty in finding where
we are located nauticaly as they had in
discovering where We stood diplomati-
cally."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-24
All Coasts Are Alike to Uncle Sam.
From the Springfield Republican.

Reports to the Navy department show
that the Oregon's machinery Ia without
need Of repair after her phenomenal run of
1900 miles. 1t Is considered a remarkable
record. and proves that they can build war
slips on the Pacific coast as wall as on the
Atlantic. near which lie the great iron and
steel Industries OF the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-24
Some He Had Overlooked.

This country" said the foreign gentle
man who is given to trite remarks, hasn't
any picturesque ruins"
Hasn't it, exclaimed the man Of intense
local pride. You ought to go out west and
look at some of those 16 to castles in the
air."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-24

Some men," said Uncle Eben, "seems
ter imagine dat de onlies' way ter leave
footprints in de sans O time is ter go ahaid
an jump on ebyfng in sight"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-24
Tactics,

'Ha, ha!' they heard the Spaniard shout;
This scheme awakens rapture
The fewer ships that we send out,
The less the chance Of capture"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-24
A SurDrise

Young Mr.. Dabster says that he is we'd
ded to his art
indeed" replied Miss Cayenne. II
shouldn't have judged by his pictures that
he was even engaged to it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-24

theodore Roosevelt is justified in bis con-
victfon that Spain Is one of the most in
teresting and important subjects that a
reformer ever had a chance to tackle,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-24

England and the United States might
oinphcate matters by signing any formal
documents. but there is nothing to prevent
their shaking hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-24

Mr.. Van Wyck's program indicates that
the cable between him and Richard Croker
has not yet been cut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-24

Mr.. Croker has not made any effort to
secure military title. Plain Boss" seems
good enough for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-24

Emile lola may have hopes Of giving
france trouble of her own sufficient to pre-
vent her from assuming some of Spain's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-24

frances idea Of acquiring the Canary
lSiancs by purchase has not yet been edited
b. the German emperor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-24

Col W. ]. Bryan has no fear Of the ardu-
Gus requirements Of campaign life after
his speechmaking tour in 1896.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-24

An alliance between France and Spain
would very much resemble nautical part
nership between 4 cork and a mill stone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-24
Now Annex If.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Now annex Hawaii. What's the good of
vaiting till events knock you down? The
bint's sufficient.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-24

There has been some room for fear that
Admiral Cervera has mistaken the contest
for q YACHT race
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-24
Safe.
From the Kansas city Star.

One American battle ship OF which no
fears have been entertained Is the Wiscon-
sin. which Ii not yet completed.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-04-14
JUDGE FOR YOURSELF
Which is Better, Try an Experiment
or Profit by Belfast Citizens
Experience.

Something new is an experiment
Must be proven to be represented
To be successful at home or you doubt it,
ylncIng proof of merit,
But the endorsement of a friend is
Now, supposing you had had back
lame, weak or aching one,
Would you experiment on it?
You will read of many so-called cures.
But they come from far away places
1t is different when the endorsement comes from
home.
Easy to prove that it is
Home endorsement is the proof that backs
every box of Doan's Kidney Pills Read this case
Mr.. Ralph Shute of Searsport Avenue, shore
road, says 81 have had kidney trouble for about
two years In the summer of 90, during having
was taken with a stitch in my back andIside 1t
was SO bad that was laid up for six weeks, my
BACK aching continually, and along with it l had
another kidney weakness which was very annoy.
ing. saw Doans Kidney Pills advertised and got
box at kilgore & Wilson's drug store. l found
after using them that the pain was much lessen.
ed in fac they helped my kidney trouble in every
way VIII always speak we'll of Doan's Kidney
Fills to my friends. give my statement for the
benefit of others. Doan's Kidney Pills deserve to
be we'll known."
Doan's Kidney Pills are sold for so cents per
box, for sale by all dealers; sent by mail on re.
ceipt of price by Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, n
y, sole agents for the United States
Remember the name DOAN'S, and take no sub.
stitute.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-04-14

Commencing Tuesday, April ~ 1898 steamer
City of Bangor leaves Belfast:
For Boston, via Camden and Rockland Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays at about s 90 I'm
for Searsport Bucksport Winterport and Ban
gor. tuesdays, Thursdays and SATURDAYS at (aboutl
80 A. NJ. '
TURNING:
From Boston, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
days at 800 p. NJ
From Rockland. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat
urdays at (abOut 5 90 A. NJ.
From Bangor via way landings TUESDAYS.
Thursdays and Saturdays at 2 90 p a.
CHAS. L JOHNSON, Agent, Belfast.
CALVIN AUSTIN, Gent Snpt. Boston
WILLIAM FL. dILL, Gent Manager, Boston.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-30

The Normal Institute of District
! No. 8, comprising the counties OF
Kiowa, Bent, Baca, Prowers and
Otero, will be held at Lamar from
August sd to August 18TH inclusive.
1t is earnestly hoped that all
teachers, as well as others who are
interested in the cause of educa
ton, will attend. The executive
committee feel that they are ex-
tremely fortunate in securing an
able corps of instructors and lee
turers. The people OF Lamar are
offering every inducement possible
to secure good attendance and
have made arrangements whereby
persons may be accommodated at
a very small expense. The regu-
lar examination OF teachers follows
the close of the Institute, but one
day intervening, and FIVE per cent
will be added to the grade acquired
at the examination for attendance
at the institute. We hope to make
this Institute success, but it will
take money to do it. Teachers of
Otero county and those contem
plating teaching should attend. If
you find that it will be impossible
for you to attend you can assist in
the work by paying the enrolment
fee Of 81 to help defray the ex-
penses of the meeting.
Respectfully,
MARY ]. ANDERSON,
Secretary of Executive Committee.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-30
p...h Of . Pioneer.

The remains of Frank Bingham,
an Arkansas Valley pioneer, ar
rived on No. az Thursday morning
from Las Vegas, N. NJ, where MIR.
Bingham died Wednesday, and
were taken to Pueblo on No. S yes
terday morning, where he is to be
buried.
The deceased had many friends
among the old timers in Colorado
and was a pioneer in the stock
raising business in the Arkansas
Valley. The Pueblo Chieftain of
Thursday says: Mr.. Bingham
came to Colorado in the early '7os,
locating near Rocky Ford, where
he has since resided, with the ex-
ception of about two years, when
he lived in Pueblo. When MIR.
Bingham first came to the state he
formed partnership with M. I.
Hopkins, under the first name of
Hopkins & Bingham, and they
conducted a ranch and cattle rails
ing business at Rocky Ford.
The firm made success OF the
undertaking, but about 1880 they
sold out their ranch and came to
Pueblo, purchasing an interest in
the wholesale shoe business of j.
V. Shepherd. The partners were
identified with that business for
about two years, when they again
sold out their interest and pur-
chased another tract of land near
Rocky Ford, and pursued their
former vocation of stock raising
and farming. Mr.. Hopkins, who
is also deceased, was Mr.. Bing
hams father-in-law, and Mrs. Hop
kins retains his interest in the busi-
ness. The firm OF Hopkins &
Bingham has been very successful
and their ranch at Rocky Ford oc-
cupies about l., 500 or more acres
OF fine land.
The deceased was a native OF
Sterling, Ill. but came to Colorado
from Wisconsin,, where he had
been engaged in the lumber busi-
ness. He was about IS years old
and leaves a wife and three chill
dren.