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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21
Wasb,ss'on and Young America.

In pursuance Of the excellent custom in
augurate5 recently the pupils of the public
SCHOOLS OF The capita, city are being ad
dressed Today In commemoration of Wash
'hg'on birthday. the anniversary of which
occurs tomorrow. The exercises are such
as TO call the attention OF these young peo-
PIE directly to the lessons that the life OF
The FRS president of the republic teaches
10 all Citizens. present or prospective. Pa
trfotism Il mus stimulated by accentuatjne
an eveor that might otherwise become
mere holiday without Significance The
best purposes of education by the state
are served when the mind of the child is
trained along lines that awaken a sense q;
DUTY 10 the nation and appreciation of the
duties later to be assumed in relation to
The pubic welfare. Mere personal develon-
ment, without reference to the attitude O.
the pupH toward the commonwealth. Is
inconpiete. Therefore such occasions as
mat CT Today. utilizing an event of nations !
signincancs to give point to patriotic sue-
sestfons and teachings are to be regarded
as along shs lines Of Legitimate educationa
snoFts and are to be maintained by all
means " me public school system is to be
utilized 10 its fullest and best extent.
George Washington has come to be re-
sardsd os the people of the United States
tEhs Oh all that Is best in the republic
'iis rsi sonaiity withstands close scrutiny
"Aio n-s 'nhuence for good on the nation Is
sun foteh'- His wise words regarding the
'onouet OF public affairs have lost none OF.
'heiF sisnihcance, and especially now, when
public feeling agains, a foreign govern
nient runs high and suspicion is aroused
u Is well that the birthday of this eminent
inf
utilized 10 teach the lesson that would he
taught ;odsy by the acts of Washington
himself il he were alive. Conservatism
and patriotism should go hand in hand
and this fact can best be impressed upon
young minds and young hearts. The love
Of country taught today in the schools Vim
surely bring good fruit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21
The Administrations. Course,

The administration merits and should re-
ceive, the fullest confidence in the course il
is pursuing with respect TO the loss OF the
Maine. Every requirement OF the case has
far been met promptly and openly.
In the first place, the investigation Is to
begin a, once-is now. in fact. begun I'm
patience for the facts was and is. natural.
The horror stands without parallel in the
history OF the American navy. Suspicion
of foul play obtains in nigh quarters. Il
may moi be justified but 1t can only be
queted il unfounded by d report from those
competent to deal with tine subject. If un-
founded, IL ought to be quoted immediate
ly.
In tine second place the members Of the
court OF inquiry invite respect by reason OF
their high standing in the country's service.
They are competent for the work in every
particular. Their instructions go to the
root Of the matter. Every facility has been
provided for thorough prosecution of the
inquiry. The wreck is to be searched inside
and out for all information bearing ON the
cause OF the catastrophe. The surrounding
water is foul, but IL is not deep. and the
search ought to be successful. PresumabI,
IL will be.
Ir tine third place The government as
over the wreck. The whole inquiry will
proceed undsr American auspices and SUI
Pervision. And by every right. The ship
was Americas, and the loss is Americas
the urited States therefore, proceeds
property upon the basis that inquiry so per
iinent TO an affair of it's should be con
Quoted bo its own agents
There u every reason why the country
should De patient pending this inquiry anu
rvery reason to believe that it will be. i
would be useless to deny the feeling that e.
ISIS TIE loss of a great ship, with so many
OF her crew all wesrins the country's un.-
form. IN a port wher- hostility was SO
largely u"disguised has naturally aroused
the people But the truth is to be desired
snovs si' things; and the whole scare,
1or tns truth is la competent and trust
worth! American hands public opinion can
well afford 10 leave the case for the pres-
ent where ii now IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21
The Monroe Doctrine Abroad,

From the New York Tribune.
The latest viEdication of the Monroe Doc
trinc comes from the source whence came
its original inspiration. 1t was a British
minister who suggested to this government
the PRONUNCIATION Of such a doctrine to
battle the hostile designs of the Holy ALL
ehce- 1t is a British minister who now
repeats that promulgat ton, to battle the
supposed designs of another continental
league. In the former case American in
terests were chiefly to be protected, and
Great Britain was inclined to aid in so do
ing. Now 1t is principally British interests
that ere at stake and American support is
sought for II cir safeguarding.
This Is the case Sir Michael Hicks Beach,
speaking at Swansea four weeks ago, set
forth the policy of the British government
in China. No territorial acquisitions there
were wanted. There was no thought Of
me6dling with the rights, already gained, of
other powers. But, said the chancellor of
the exchequer. rising to the height of his
impressive peroration in words which stir
red the world have few official utter
ances of recent years. I'VE do not regard
China as place for conquest acqusi-
ton by any European or other power. We
look upon II as the most hopeful place of
the future for the commerce of our country
and the commerce of the world at large:
and the government absolutely deter
mined, at whatever cost, even IL necessary
at the cost of war, that that door shall not
be shut Between that utterance and Mon
roe's message of 1923, as writer in 1.-The
Fortnightly Review" points out. the resem-
blance is striking and significant.
1.-The American continents" said Monroe,
ARE henceforth not to be considered as SUBJ
jects for colonization by any European
powers"
I'VE do not regard China" says Str Mi
chael. las a place for conquest or COLOMBIA
ton by any European or other power"
The parallel is completed by adding that
any breach of the former doctrine was 10
be regarded las the manifestation of an
uEfriendly disposition toward the United
States and any violation Of the latter is to
be resisted by Great Britain "even, If nee
essary, at the cost cf war;"
OF surety, Sir Michael Hicks-Beach mas
proclaimed a British Monroe Doctrine over
China. And the world-saving perhaps one
or two powers which he thus warned Off
applauds him for go doing. 1T wants very
little reflection" says the writer already
quoted, ito see that the action of the gov
eminent is amply justified nay,
that it Is a vital necessity" That is quite
true. But what, then. Is to be said of our
own Monroe Doctrine? If Great Britain Is
justified, for the sake of her commercial
interests. in proclaiming such a doctrine
concerning empire on the other side of
the world. be sure the United States is
much more justified, for the sake not only
of her commercial interests but of her pO-
litical peace and domestic security. in main
tanning it in respect to the republics that
lie at her very doors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21
A Bold Play for n Charter.


the best wishes of all Washington rs
. III go to Richmond with the citizens CT
Aiexandris city and county who intend to
lay before Governor Tyler a protest against
I ne bill that was recently rushed through
me Virginia Legislature under a suspension
o. the rules granting a charter to the town
OIL Rosslyh. As will be seen from a sum-
mary OF The provisions of this charter
mat appt ars today in the correspondence
from Alexandria it's enforcement would
tFnd to produce a state of lawlessness at
me very doors of this city, such as would
cause the memory of Jackson City in its
pslmiest days to fade into oblivion. The
charter virtually creates an Independent
community or ROsslyn, extending its boun-
oaries SO As 10 include all the disreputable
resorts along the river bank and the race
racks If shuts it off from any form OF
judicial Intervention by means of the courts
or the sheriff of Alexandria county, and
premises wide-open town for LIQUOR sell
ers. gamblers and other classes of evil
dcers. Tie interests of Washington are
II snaced by such prospect. The reasons
hat operated to cause the closing of the
resorts a Tie south end of the Long Bridge
are just as applicable today to warrant the
refusal of such a charter TO Rosslyn, with
all its dangerous possibilities. Governor
tyler has been confronted with this prob
ilm early in his career in the executive
mansion Of Virginia and it will give him an
excellent onportunity to demonstrate that
he will no5 oountenance the forms of law
iessness that were largely suppressed dur
Ing the administration of his predecessor.
The race-trsck people and their associa tes
wonld not hs dared to send such char
tsr to Governor O'Ferrall, unless assured
of sufficient strength in the legislature to
II axe a successful fight against his veto.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21

From the Chicago Tribune.

The coincidence of the approach of the
Spanish cruiser Vizcaya to our own shores,
coupled with the intense hostility manifest
ed in certain quarters on account of the
visit of the Maine to Havana, and the de
LONE incident. gives to the affair deep
significance apart from the tragic features
attending the destruction of life in the
harbor OF a professedly friendly power. Has
treachery been added to duplicity? will be
the almost universal inquiry to which a
reply will be awaited with the deepest in
terest throughout the nation. If such were
the case it would take rank as the crime
of the century The assurances Of Governor
General Blanco and the activity OF the
Spanish authorities generally in rendering
aid to the victims of the disaster will cause
a suspension of Judgment until the facts
are more fully known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21
A Lingering Objection.

No said the old-fashioned citizen, II
can't say that l exactly approve of the
new minister. although he is undoubtedly
a conscientious man."
He is very young and progressive
Yes. But I'm n little old fashioned.
and l can't help thinking that there are
limitations to what ought to be expected
of clergyman. I can't help being an
noyed when. instead of asking what de-
nomination he represents. people stop to
inquire what his politics is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21

In his latest letters from Cuba Mr. Pep
par takes back to the question of the
reconcentrados. He has made a Journey
inio the interior of the island for the pur-
pose of investigating the present condition
Of those helpless and unhappy people, and
his reports show the existence of truly
distressing stale of affairs. Starvation and
disease are still at work, and the grave
Yswns for thousands who might be saved
If the Spanish campaign in Cuba were
based upon humane lines But it is not
General Weylsr is gone. but his work re-
mains His brutal policies have been re-
pudiated only on paper. Their effects are
still felt, aud apparently must continue to
De felt so long Spanish rule obtains any
where In Cuba.
The peopI- of the United States are in
the sincerest and profoundest sympathy
with the people of Cuba. They desire the
alienation Of all their sufferngs, and in
ordinary circumstances would long since
nave effectively moved to bring that about.
But differences have obtruded themselves
of most unusual character. The very
power which had brought the Cubans to
such pass was still to be reckoned with
Spain was willing that the reconcentrados
should BE- fed by the United States. but
would do nothing toward making an end to
conditions which had brought the necessity
for feeding about. In other words, she was
willing thai they should not only become
but remain a charge upon outside bounty.
For this reason there has been a differ
encs of opinion in the United States as to
what might be the best means to be en-
ployed. Why. as some have urged, not go
al once TO the root of the difficulty? Why
not try 10 reach the cause before taking
steps as Ia the effect? Feed the hungry. of
course, but require that stop be put to
The causes which are starving the people
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21

Spain Realizes the situation.
From the Indianapolis Sentinel.

The autOaomist government of Cuba is
carrying out the farcical program indi-
Gated by Senior dc LONE by making more
Iropositiors of concessions to the insur-
gents. 1t proposes to reorganize the Cuban
militia and recognize" the insurgent gen.
erals and colonels; to ask Cuba to pay only
$1O,0OO.0OO of the war debt; to let Cuba
make its own treaties without interference
from Spain; tc abolish death sentence for
rebellion and abolish exile or deportation
altogether; to give the insurgents three
seats in the colonial cabinet. and several
other things Such propositions show that
Spain realizes she is beaten, and is only
looking for some way to come down as
easily as possible. Cuba is destined to be
free and independent by the efforts of her
cwn people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21
Improving an Opportunity.

Let's go walkin'. Mandy,
An breathe the air that's free;
Luxury is handy
Here fur you an me.
Pity fur to waste 1t
AS II swiftly flows.
Take big draughts an taste it;
It's as good as grows.
One man, so they tell me,
Bought up all the wheat;
Others kin compel me
To pay their price fur meat.
An ] hear EN- talkin'
Of coal nen who agree
Mandy, les go walkin'
An breathe the air that's free.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21

ton of Captain Sigsbee In his first an
nouncement of the calamity. Those who
believe in the accident theory and those
who suspect foul play alike hold their
opinions subject to final revision In con-
formity with the ascertained truth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21
PateFnalisH1.

But. said the neighbor who likes TO
argue over politics, you surely don't want
a paternal government
Well replied Farmer Corntossel. mot
literally, of course. An yit l dunno but
it nd be good thing if some folks could
be tuck out to the woodshed an brought
to see the error of their ways. jes' the
same as if they was small boys
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21

While II may he true that wages in the
south are not SO high AZ they are in ta...
north. it doesn't follow that southern OPP
eratives don't live as well as the northern
operatives do. In the south comparatively
little clothing is required, and the amount
of fuel needed is small. The cost Of food 4
also less. When all of these things arc
taken into consideration 1t Is probable tina.
southern operatives I've about az we'll as
the operatives of the north
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21

the difficulty with Spain has developed
30 far without being used as the topic for
a word OF reproach concerning the crime
u ~ '''ns silver agitstors are less aleri
than usual
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21

the wheat monopoly will of course re-
Train from, sending wheat up to so high
price that will be too valuable to par,
with for any money consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21

Spain may be a friendly power SO far as
its official intentions are concerned. But 1t
certainly cannot be received as a mascot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21
An Embnrrnssinx Situation.

What is the matter?' asked the tele-
phone official. What has happened?
1.-TWO men are talking in some foreign
language" answered the agitated monitor
land I don't know whether to be shocked
or not -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21

III would he the irony of fate ii some
Nsbraskans were to offer Editor j. Sterling
Morton garden seeds on account for SUBJ
scripticn advertising.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21

Literary gentlemen who read from their
own works are slightly handicapped by a
Tradition 10 the effect that great authors
are very rarely great actors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21

Inasmuch there has not been such
Thing as Cuban autonomy, General Weyler
is scarcely justified in raliuding to it as a
failure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21

instead Of suppressing the cartoon, its
legislative opponents simply succeeded in
providing new and forceful material for IT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21

Ii NAV no, be impertinent TO assure the
yizcays Thai there is no occasion for fear
u ACCIDENTS during her stay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21
SHOOTING STARS.

Amid all this talk of war General Coxey
las refralned from rushing to the front.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21

Do you object to having sentence ended
with proposition" inquired one member
of Congress.
ct all depends on circumstances, re-
piled the other. when some people here
get started I'd be thankful to have them
end the entire address with any part of
speech that comes handy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21
Overheard in the Theater,

He murmured as he sat alone,
ut costs dhe arrant churlD
AS much to take the ch4perone
AS 1t does to take the airlr'
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-08-29

the men down there had been taken
sick, and he wanted Br'er Jim to go
that very evening, so as to be there ana
get to work at sunrise the next morning.
Brer Jim was willing enough 10 60
though he knew nc could not reach the low
er place until AFTER darn ne h'u peoi
there several times during the winter ana
early spring and knew the road Wei SO:
as 1t was gettng TO oc very warm ne n''
not nina waking Il part OF the way dIte'
hlEhIail'
well, Brer jim started or ano went
along the ROAD singing hymns ana 'alk,nE
to himself. At last. when ne got "t'nlh
ap"ut two or three inlieS OF lhe lower P'",e
ne had TO pass through Soiie 'ui'h "'oH
1t was quite DARK IN there ana f'r CT 'aiA
stopped SINGING ana h'sah TO pray "7 ne
walked along because every minute no
expected 10 SEE SUM- ''I'i'S '''r,'e' ''1o" .t
me "aih 'lc'9 an. IIada.. satd
le'i 'lt fo9t vi NY "'"'S % 10y ,,,.ar
i'f CT JIM tolo 1t t'"' '''7't az ,t''
pace though l Shaii hot CIV '"'
language III Whlch h'dl ~ H. -" '"'
AS | was a-Walklng along a-praY'iig 20
myself against Hte''1S any eV''s' .,.3
somebody say Nho' VINO Whoo-E'u' o.
s"i', III oiu cir tn
,'I, d us Wv WI 49, '''1 ,, trhonn the
',eIp p,,'lt1 a|d oaal, .vboo p,noo.
49, az : .1fI. .Tvc told YOU
"'' ,.,,..+o,,s, ,,ocro man
Ti., ~ i,oi,,[ down to hls lower place,
',l''' 50 q Ia4 oar, ,ir Noet all the
Sii' ~ ny 80. r., ,,d roo,ha Won
ptoPie r"'l '''1 go tI,4 ra,r,o cir, mt
might kho" me ny '""' i'',,T 1t,, 1'''
the SEINE Sol'eoooy '''" ""0'
Whoo you! . Ill.,. ,a,. COME otner
wen, Just ABOUT ma ",,o LILY .1+ht, ,,ir,.
pe0p'e III ,ne "oouS W.T., t,,rnY,,nlr.
Wen n,p-n'iii-| 9I. II,,trti,-o ~,
An" hea'u ''t ""lPS .'i nv " n ,a,,,e q ~
my ears an" GN',E 9", ~, y, t'O i'i -
ms from the laSieS' Nvn' Sn ~ , - +
SO scare" ran Lo' my ~, "ir,,' JU'e 80
slal'eu. SoIlepodE laus .'t .t',,,,. :.
hc-e-e sur 'IHs S'o" anu 'i'ei' t"''i''e II
on IKE crazy woman
wen 1oikS' you ca" pet ran my pest
out sohenody kept saying W moo Who"'
"hoo you ana Ihe otheFS crlen: MP
hlh-WeH' w mp HiIh-"til! "llP-iliih- wen
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-08-29
BIG FIRE VISITS MACON.
The Extensive Store Of H. J. Lamar
& Sons Destroyed.

Constitution Bureau, Brown House, Ma
con Ga. August ca SpeCial)-The large
wholesale and retail drug store OF II. j.
Lamar & Sons on Cherry street, was de-
stroycd by fire today ana it was only by
the herculean and well judged efforts of
the Macon fire department that several
other prominent adjoining stores were not
destroyed 1t was the best managed fire
that has been witnessed in Macon in many
years. The department. under the direc-
ton of Chief Jones, did magnificent work
and their praise IS on the tongue OF the
thousands OF citizens who witnessed It.
The three floors Of the store of Lamar 81
Son were filed with oils. Varnishes and
other in1iammabe material, and consider
ing the character of the stock of goods
it was miraculous that the tiremen con-
fined the flames to the building In which
the fire originated. The store of lamar &
Son was In The center Of the block on
Cherry street, between Second and Third
streets. Ii was situated between the hab-
erhaaher establishment of Glenn Philips
and the furniture store of Wood-Peavy
Company, yet 50 admirably was the fire
managed that the goods in Phllips's store
were only slightly damaged by smoke and
perhaps somewhat by water
The WoOd-Peavy Company is conSidera-
bly, damaged by water, smoke and the
intense heat that naturally operates TO
crack the Varnish ana warp the furniture,
thus making the loss considerable, which,
however. is fully covered by insurance.
The stock Of Glenn Phillips is also cover
ed by insurance
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-08-29
WHO LOVED MAMMA?


| read a story the other day and was
so pleased with 1t that l want every ono
" my boys and girls to read IT, IL WAS
Gated 'Who Loved Mamma
.he sun had gone down ana II was DARK
IN the sitting room. Great lakes Oh s'lo"
were flying through the ar me VIM
Whistlcd and Die" thioush heShoie anu
Ender doors1lls,
Mamma sat in big boston rocker II,
front OF blazing crate hre' surrouhu'o
by her family. Willie, the Youngest on
her lap, Janet on one arm OF the chalr ana
Jack on the other, hoth with 'helr heads
Gaming on mamma $ shouiuerS, "i'Ie sam
the Oldest boy sat on a stool at her rect
with his back close up against mex
Il love you. mama" said Janet. so do
/! SO do / 80 40 - chlhed IN me
three other voices. i love you more tian
ANYBODY else can rove you Sa'o SAM pe-
cause / m the Oldest We loNeo Sou 'le
longest
rove you tHe most. because III me
only Slrl sand Janet. ioVe you so ihuch
i wish a big bear would come after you and
Ia shoot him. said Jack.
Il love you more than / can tell YOU
said Willie putting his arms around his
mothers neck ana KISSING her again and
again,
hen all the chldren KISSED her at once
ana poor MANN" was almost soiocated
WIZ 'nc'r embraces
=" you rove ne c"!iuitr Sne asked
no you really know what love isl?
n.y. rove Is love something you reel
INSIDE " you that makes you want to do
some 'hlhs Tot someoo"N'
hcS' 'oVe is DONG somethinG-not your
own pleasure nut dong something Tor
some one ",se-perhaoS something nara ana
"fP.easah''
'"'' 'n'u '1lc poS'iiah "I4IStitu AT lhe