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Evening star., 1898-02-25
PICTURES OF OUR TIMES.
Topic Of n Lecture mt Rooms of WASH
fnEtOn Club.

IuStOn Club.
The first OF series OF lectures on pic
lures or Our Times" was given at the
rooms OF the Washington Club. on street.
last evening by Miss Lena Louise klep-
pisch. Miss Kleppisch is well known In
art circles in this city and has given many
lectures which have proved exceedingly
entertaining as well as instructive Last
nights event was no exception to this rule.
The lecture was Illustrated by stereopticon
views OF nous masterpieces. while the
talk was made interesting by the point
ing out In terse, concise way the various
points of interest in each work The
patronesses of the lectures are Lady
Pauncefote. Baroness Hengelmuler Nine.
Mendonca, Mrs. Westinghouse, Mrs Har-
riet Lane Johnston, Mrs. John F. Hurst,
Mrs. Ager, Mrs. Gage. Mrs. Sherman,
Mrs. Gary, Mrs. Cabot Lodge. Mrs A. e.
Barney. Mrs. Nelson Page, Mrs Elkins
Mrs. Kaufman and Mrs. James Mcmillan.
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Mr.. Observation-Disclosures Recital.

Mrs. Hadden-Als Xar der. who is in attend
ance upon the convention of the Daughters
of the American Revolution, is pianist of
rare ability. She has given several piano
recitals in New York lately, among them
playing at Snerry's, the Knapp musicale at
the Savoy and at one of Francis Fisher
Powers morning musicales. She has had
any number of requests for her to give a
recital while in this city, and in compl-
ance with these has decided TO appear at
Rauscher's this evening at $50 o'clock.
The program which she will give is an eX-
ceediEgly attractive one and is as follows:
Sonata Tragica" first and second move
nentsD: Improvisation, pom, The Eagle" i"
polonaise. MacDowell; The Elf,'' "Des
Attends Liebeslied, Schumann; Etude op.
% No. II. NoctuIne c, minor: Ballade, op.
AZ, Chopin: Tarantelle, Moszkowski; Rig
andon,' Rapp. Poems Erotique," Grieg
Air dc Ballet" Chaminade; Barcarolle, G
major. Rubenstein; Rhapsodie Hongroise,
No. II, List.
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The Henschels,

The musical matinee at Rauschers yes
terday morning afforded Washington a
third opportunity to hear Mr.. and Mrs.
Henschel- A large and fashionable audi
ence manifested the most enthusiastic ap-
probation of the program offered by this
highly gifted couple. Its selection showed
their wonderful versatility and the perfect
command which they have of all schools of
music. Mrs. Henschel yielded to the de-
mand for an encore and sang Comm
Thro' the Rye" with much sweetness and
grace. and the applause following Mr.. Hen
schefs composition, "Gondoliera," a duet,
seemed to show that these two have an
equal share in the sympathy and apprecia-
tion Of music lovers. SO much has already
been said about their work. their artistic
interpretations. the fine quality and perfect
training of their voIces that any further
tribute could only be repetition.
The Henschels Will return for another re-
cital at the Universalist Church March Z.
and the sale of seats will open tomorrow
morning at Droops-
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Samuel j. Pentz for Glymont and
intermediate landings at $50 am.
Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach
and river landings at 7 am.
Trains leave 1914 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from an. to
pm.
Trains leave 134 street and Pennsylvania
avsnue for Mount Vernon at $50. 1905. IL
a m, 1905. POS, 8. and 4:15 pm.
Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Arling-
ton, Fort Myer and Falls Church hourly.
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DIR. Reyburn's Lecture,

DR.. Robert Reyburn delivered a lecture
on familiar places and landmarks in and
about Washington before a large audience,
at the lecture room of the Workingmen' S
Club, 2105 Pennsylvania avenue, last night.
The lecture was Illustrated by large
number Of handsome stereopticon views.
The views shown embraced many objects
of interest in old Washington as well as
many Of the present time, and the dis
course was very interesting. 1t was given
the closest attention of the audience.
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MnshinRton RoN Wilma

Mr. David Laurance Chambers OF this city
won the annual inter-class oratorical con-
test at Princeton University on Washing
tons birthday, carrying OF the prize OFFER
ed by the Nassau Literary Masazine. Mr.,
chambers Is one of the honor men In the
Sophomore class. His subject was Modern
lrreverence, Its Danger TO Our National
Life"
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LOCAL MENTION,
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy Of Music.-Isham's Octoroons.
Bi1ou Theater.-High-ciass speciaities.
Columbia Theater.-Frank Daniels in
s"The IDOLS Eye
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Ths Rose
Hill Folly Co.
Lafayette Square Opera House.-"The
Girl From Paris"
New National Theater.-Digby Bell in
1.-THE Hoosier Doctor
Willard Hall.-Lumiere's Cinematographe.
Rauschers. Connecticut avenue and L
street-Plano recital by Mrs. Hadden- Al
exander.
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Grocery store Dc.troyed bv Fir

Grocery Store Destroyed by Fire.
James Bradys grocery store, at No. 345
NJ street southwest, was burned about 10
o'clock last night. The store had been
closed early in thei evening and the cause
of the fire is notEknswn. An alarm turned
in from box As brought several companies
of the fire departn1ent to the scene, but it
was not until the interior of the place was
a complete wreck that the flames were ex-
tinguished.
Mr.. Brady placesshis loss at $500, while
Thomas Ryan, ewner of the building, suf-
fered a loss of $400,f The building and con-
tents were fully dnsnred.
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Section.

TT being evident from this that 18th
street between p and . streets was the
worst offender, the supply to the separate
houses on this block was investigated by
the method explained above. with the re-
suit that in nine no appreciable waste was
noted, while in six others the following
rates of flow were found lit should be re-
membered that these houses are all used as
residences, and that the flow stated was ap-
parently continuous flow at o'clock a..
m
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Shooting Crap.

A colored man named Henry Adams was
arrested yesterday and locked up all night.
His trial in the Police Court this morning
lasted just one minute.
Guilty" was his plea when arraigned on
a charge of disorder.
HE was shooting craps" said Policeman
Stoman.
Twenty dollars" concluded the court.
Charles Johnson, also colored had an ex-
perience similar to that of Adams.
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Worth SEEING

A grand exhibition OF household adorn-
Inents opens at Sloan's, 1407 G St, Monday
next at . am Catalogues and particulars
at the rooms.-Adyt.
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II You Doubt That Our Sausage
is not best, just try pound or two. Then
you'n agree with us. We make all kinds.
]. A. Augusterfer, $50 Cen. mkt. 1t
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Don't Let Your Eagerness to Save n
few cents blind you as to quality. There's
quantities of cheap butter on this market
TO be had at any price. Buy our 5-lb box
select creamery at s14O. Jas. F. Oyster,
900 Pa. ave. Phone 2Il.-Adyt
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Civic Center Expresses Thanks.

1--WE center Expresses Thanks.
A letter has been received by the Dis
trict Commissioners from the council of
the Civic Center thanking them for their
efforts to secure an appropriation of $4,000
for the establishment Of kirdergartens in
the pubic schools.
Evening star., 1898-02-25

"Dinmond" in Case for $1.25.
The National Capital Brewing Co.'s new
beer, Diamond" is a special brew of Sc
lected malt and finest imported hops, six
months old. Write, or phone 222 for case
for Sunday, and get a handsomely en-
bossed picture Of Anna Held, 11x23, free. 1t
Evening star., 1898-02-25

Canada Mutton, New York Roast Beef and
Delmon.co Steak. JOHN R. KELLY, 9th st.
wing, Center mkt. Corned Beef a speciality.
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CHOICEST LENTEN EDIBLES
"Blue Point" Oysters. served on the half
shell. 2jc. doz- Diamond-back Terrapin.
extra fine, $50 to $50. Live Lobsters,
CLANS. Fresh Fish. received daily. j. c.
Walkers Boston market. 1711-13 Pa. ave.
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CITY ITEMS.

C. Auerbach's Bargain Bulletin, & II
% and Soc fine Silk Neckwear, 1O-15c.
fine 4-ply linen Collars 25c. quality, &C., 5
for 25c.; extra fine seamless u hose, 25c.
quality, 1Oc., 3 pr. DC; soc. Golf Caps. 19c.
81 Spring Hats, 9sc.; s. Saxony Wool Jack
cts and Sweaters Csc. now. 1t
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Stop at Guides Saturday.
Take home a pretty bunch of Violets or
Lilies of the Valley, 30 cts. 1924 F.-Advt
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Folks Appreciate "Dove Brand' Hams
They prove it by buying Dove Brand
in preference to all other hams. They are
finest Miller & Krogman, Cen. & MI. mkts.
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seasonnbIe Goods for Lent.

SeasOnabIe Goods for Lent.
Boneless and shredded Goldfish; fresh and
spiced oysters. 10c.; beans baked in tomato
sauce. &C.: salmon, 10c. can; our Port Wine
rich, crusty, soc. qt.; Golden Catawba, 25c.
Catawba, per gal, &c; Rye Whisky. thor
oughly ripened, soft and mellow 65c. Qt.
Port, Sherry and Muscat. 3 bots. 81.
1t p. r. WILSON, 934 7th st. NV.
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KENNY's DRY ROASTED COFFEES.
Highest quality, lowest prices Pure
sugars sold at cost; city stores.
c. d. KENNY.
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RoynlGIueMucflnEe sticks every thing. .10s
mh5-t,f, ,stf
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Much attention has been given to the
matter during the past winter, with the re-
suit that the Washington Academy of Sci
ences is now a reality. The academy is not
to control the affiliated societies; these will
retain their autonomy, but it's members
are to be chosen exclusively from the mem
bership of the societies. it's vice presidents
are to be nominated by the societies, and
1t is to have charge of all matters affecting
the general and collective interest of their
membership. Great pains has been taken
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SPRING LAMB.

Burbank potatoes 79c. bu. Johnston's, pg. 10
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of an academy. but the Philosophical So
ciety opposed the project and it was aban-
doned In 1888 a federation for business
purposes was effected, under the title of
the Joint Commission of the Scientific So
cieties, and this has continued to the pres
ent time. At first this was a committee OF
delegates, but it was afterward enlarged
so as to include the executive boards of
all the societies. 1t published a joint di-
rectory Of the membership, conducted
courses of popular lectures, and assumed
various other functions. In the summer of
1891 it had charge of the arrangements for
the meeting, held in Washington that year.
of the American Association for the Ad-
vancement of Science, discharging that
duty with great credit. Various circum-
stances. however, finally determined the
societies TO a reconsideration of the gen.
eral subject of federation.
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WOrlu-W1oe lame ana better known abroad
than at home. For these and other reasons
the founding of the Washington Academy
OF Sciences is an event worthy Of notice.
History of the Movement.
Briefly stated, the history of the move
ment which has eliminated IN the founding
of the Washington Academy of Sciences Is
as follows: The first organization worthy
Of the name among the men of science at
the capital was the Philosophical Society,
organized in 1871. AS the scientific body
grew by the addition of students of special
branches. separate societies were organized,
one after another, for the promotion of
those branches, the Anthropolcsical in 1870,
the Biological in 1880, the Chemical and the
Entomological in 1884. the National Geo
graphic in 1888 and the Geological in 1893.
The Philosophical Society has never had
the popular tendency, but has always linn
tied dts membership narrowly, excluding
the press and the cultured public from its
meetings while the newer specialized soci-
cites have been more democratic, and thou
sands remember the courses of entertaining
and instructive lectures that have been
given to the public in the past through
their joint efforts. The National Geograph-
ic Society even goes so far as to throw
oIen its membership to all persons of cul-
tUre who are sufficiently interested to de-
sire membership. and to devote itself large
ly to the giving OF popular lectures. The
great majority Of these men Of science are
in the service of the general government
for Uncle Sam is most LIBERAL patron of
science, the r'cst liberal on earth. and he
requires large and steaCly increasing
corps Of workers.
Divided Interests.
With differentiation among the scientific
societies it became evident that divided in
terests We're likely to affect unfavorabIy
the general influence and external relations
of the scientific body. Publishing through
many channels, Washington research does
not make as great an impression, either at
home or abroad as it might, though that
infiuen62 is not small Lacking unified
organization the Washington scientists
were unable to secure for their collective
opinion as to matters of public policy ar
fecting science the consideration to which
In 1SS2, sixteen years ago, to unite the
several societies by making them sections
Evening star., 1898-02-25

Royal Headache Powders cure. 10c.
mh5-m.w. f.Stf
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practical application of scientific principles,
a large proportion of these being men of
worldwide fame and better known abroad
than at home. For these and other reasons
the founding of the Washington Academy
o. Sciences is an event worthy of notice
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
THE THIRD.

II was quite natural, we think, that the
Third Virginia Regiment should have been
among those commands designated to be
mustered out OF service at this time.
In the first place, it has been understood
that Lees corps was destined for service
in the province Of Habana. Thus our two
regiments that are with him will have an
opportunity to see foreign service that in
no probable event could have fallen to the
lot Of the Third. Again. the Second and
Fourth regiments are now pretty we'll ac-
climated for duty in Cuba in the fall,
while the Third is not. Furthermore. the
government would save a considerable
amount in transportation charges by de-
failing for duty in Cuba regiments that
are now in Florida, rather than regiments
that are stationed in Virginia.
SO. If the State is to furnish only two
regiments for the army of occupation, the
government was justified in mastering out
the Third, rather than the Second or
Fourth, What is more, the selection Of
the Third was, we believe, made upon the
advice of Governor Tyler, than whom
there is no man living more jealous Of the
honor and interests Of our soldiers.
We wish the mustering-out order had
been preceded by a fun and complete vim
dication of the Third Regiment from Gen
eral Buffers charges. but the public is
now pretty well informed as to the merits
OF that case.
All the world now knows that there was
no mutiny or INSTRUMENTATION in the Viz
ginia camp, and it is clear that General
Butler issued General Order, No IS"
while under excitement and misapprehen-
sion. Besides. that order has now been
rescinded, by order of General Goblin.
The worst that can be said Of our boys
is that those who pursued the negro team
ster. who had beaten one of their com
rades. were guilty of an offence against
military laws; but It was no such offence
as justified General Order. No. 49," or
that should cloud the name OF the Third.
When the regiment comes TO Richmond
10 be mustered out, Governor Tyler, in
the name Of Virginia. will present to it a
flag. and our people will take occasion to
show their confidence in and affection for
a command which is in every way worthy
of their respect and good will.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
THE RESPONSIBILITY.

A New York Herald correspondent has
had an interview with Hanna on the sub
ject of Algerism, and the interview. re-
marks the New York Journal, amounts
to President McKinleys saying this:
Il appointed Alger. L counselled with
him daily. l have known right along
what his management Of the War De-
partment has been. He is responsible
for what has been done. and 1 am re-
sponsibe for him. Alger cannot be con-
demned for the starving, neglect and
poisoning Of the republics soldiers with
out condemning me still more severely,
for l am Ayers superior officer"
Considering Hanna's relations to the
President that appears to be about the
size of it. Mckinley is responsible for
Alger and the Republican party is re-
sponsible for Mckinley. Ergo, the Re-
publican party having been in control
during hostilties and ever since HOSTILE
ties ceased, is responsible for the mis-
management of the war and the train Of
horrors that has followed the war. VIII
the Democrats allow the people to forget
this between now and November, when
new House Of Representatives will be
chosen?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
THE LEAkY ROOF.

There is an old story OF man who
| lived in a house. the roof OF which was
| Ieaky but he never could or would find
time to mend 1t. His excuse was that
when the weather was clear the roof was
good enough. and that when rain was
coming down II was useless TO risk his
health patching the shingles. And so
time ran on and the roof continued to
leak until decay fell alike upon the pro-
perty and property-owne
our Richmond people have had Ike
disposition IN dealing with the water ques-
ton. when the river is high and mud
dy they vent their anger and wait for
an improvement. When the stream
clears they no longer feel the need OF
providing clarifying processes. Thus we
continue 10 suffer year after year.
Just now river water is quite clear, and
the public seem TO have forgotten their
recent experience. and to have no fear
that we shall ever have to drink muddy
water again. But. Of course we shail
have to do that very thing. 1t may be a
week or month hence-but muddy water
we shall have with us as surely as rains
fan in Albemarle and Fluvanna and
water runs from the mountains TO the
sea.
So the Dispatch might as well keep
"pegging away at this subject until 1t Is
In train for satisfactory solution.
In our opinion, there is but one thing
for Richmond to do-that is TO experiment
upon a considerable scale with settling
basins and mechanical filters.
In view Of the fact that the general
government Is making exhaustive expert
ments with the view Of clearing The water
supply Of Washington city. we would re-
those experiments; but We are told that
there are few or no waters on earth like
those Of James river. II This b true,
then we shall have to do own orr expert
menting. We must find out for ourselves
If James-river water left in settling
basins will or will not become putrid ir
few weeks. We know shat at Lonoon
Thames water is kept in such basins for
as long as six months at time; but we
do not know that as good results could be
secured in a different climate with diff
ferent water Hence the need Of expert
menting to get at the truth
Richmond has little spare money for
any purpose; 1t certainly has none to
throw away upon costly settling basins or
filters which will not give Us wholesome
water. And we ought 10 experiment with
filters as we'll as with settling basins.
In short, our City Council ought to APP
$4,000 or $1,000 to enable our
officials to experiment right |
and left 1t is said that sections Of the |
old abandoned canal may be obtained al
most without cost and turned into set |
Ting basins. But. however, that may be- |
Richmond has dilly-dallied with this ques- |
ton long enough. and ought now % act; |
act sensibly And the sensible course. |
we think. is to make sure Of the best plan !
by trying such experiments as VIII demon
strate concusively whether the results
we wish can be best obtained by sedi-
mentation or filtration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
The Song of the Bow.

Conan Doyle in Songs Of Action)
What OF the bow?
The bow was made in England;
OF true wood. of yew wood,
The wood of English bows;
SO men who are free
Love ire old yew tree,
And the land where the yew tree grows.
What Of the cord?
The cord was made in England;
A rough cord, a tough cord,
cord that bowmen love;
And so we will sing
OF the hempen string
And the land where the cord was wove.
What of the shaft?
The shaft was cut in England;
A long shaft, a strong shaft,
Barbed and trim and true;
So well drink all together
To the gray goose feather
And the land where the gray goose flew.
What of the mark?
All. seek it not in England;
bold mark, our old mark,
Is waiting oversee;
When the strings harp in chorus,
And the lion flag is Ger us,
1t is there that our mark will be.
What of the men?
The men were bred in England;
The bowmen-the yeomen,
The lads of dale and fell;
Here's TO yOu-and TO you!
To the hearts that are true
And the land where the true hearts dwell.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
A CRITICAL TIME
During the Battle of
Santiago,
SICK OR WELL, A RUSH
NIGHT AND DAY.
The Packers mt the Battle Of Sanb-
ago de Cuba Were All Heroes
Their Heroic Efforts In Getting
Ammunition and Ratfons to the
Front Saved the Day.

p. E. Butler, of Pack-Train NO. O.
writing from Santiago de Cuba, on July
23d SAYS: 1--WE all had diarrhoea IN
more or less violent form, and wnen we
landed we had no time 70 see a ooclor,
for 1t was a case of rush and rush night
and day to keep the troops supphed win
ammunition and rations. but THANKS 10
Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera, and Diar
rhoea Remedy, we were able 70 keep at
work and keep our health; IN iact' 1 sin'
cerely believe that at one critical time
this medicine was the Indirect saviour
of our army. for If the packers had been
unable to work there would nave peeh
no way Of getting supplies to the front
There were no roads that a wagon tram
could use. My comrade and myself had the
good fortune to lay in a supply OK TINS
medicine for our pack-train before We
left Tampa, and / know In felr cases IL
absolutely saved life"
The above letter was written 10 the
manufacturers OF this medicine the
Chamberlain Medicine Company, Des
Moines, Ia. Sc S-Sa%Su~ II
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
THE WEATHER.

The trains from the seashore and noun
taln-side resorts now coming into the
city are crowded with summarizes. II is
10 be presumed that they are coming
home because their money has given out
or their leave OF absence has expired or
else because they have not been reading
the Richmond weather reports.
The fact is we have been having a spell
Of horrId torrid weather here. The Their
mometer has been in the nineties and
the glare Of the sun is something appal-
ing TO a fellow who has been cooling
himself at pleasure resort for weeks
past.
However. we must say that the health
OF the city has been good and that breezes
have prevailed for some time past, and
that we have known hotter seasons than
this. We have to say also that the voice
OF the mosquito has been heard recently.
In other words, Richmond will be a very
comfortable summer home as soon as the
weather becomes cooler.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04

never INDUCED in the boastings that came
from other quarters.
But 10 return to the main question:
The government IL spending vastly more
upon its soldiers now than It spent upon
those OF the civil war. and. therefore.
they ought to be much better cared for.
Officers and men are not called upon TO
make useless sacrifices. and they have a
perfect right to complain when they fail
TO get their dues. Money has been lavish
ly spent. and it is not presumptious for
our soldiers to ask that they may be
furnished with the comforts that the
government buys for them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
Investigates.

(Norfolk Nirginian-Pilot)
1t may as well be understood first as
last that the country will not be sat
ished with an investigation OF this ad-
ministration by itself, and that is all
that an investigation ordered by the
President will be, or can be. Mr.. Nc
Kinley Is himself the principal culprit
and the other guilty ones are but his
appointees and accomplices. Self-ex-
oneration will not do in this case, Mr.
Mckinley, and you might as well stop
urging yourself through your organs 70
investigate yourself and your malad-
ministratiOn.