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Evening star., 1898-01-27
stree, Railroad Extensions.

1t is plain from the statements published
In The Star yesterday concerning the atti-
tude toward each other of the two main
traction companies of this city that ther.
is some danger that in their antagonism
the public interests may not be fully con-
served. There Is a demand on the part of
the residents of certain suburban sections
for additional transportation facilities. A
few extensions now well outlined ought to
be accomplished in the near future II the
needs of the present suburban community
are to be adequately met. Each of the two
main companies processes a willingness to
do this work. actuated, of course. by the
hope of financial gains. So intense Is the
rivalry, however, that each company seems
disposed to block effectually the way of
the other toward legislation and the possi-
bility results that these much needed ex-
tensions may not be authorized at the
present session
This Is an unfortunate phase of the COM
petition that is as rule to be welcomed
in the case of a city's rival traction con-
Germs. There should be some way, 1t would
seem. for these companies to get together
before purely local tribune and argue out
the matter without carrying their competi-
tion SO far as to prevent improvements that
are needed by the community. This prop
osition is doubtless quixotic. however. for
1t is not the nature Of such corporations to
Evening star., 1898-01-27
The Fitzgerald Experiment.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
For several years the country both
north and south. has been watching with
great interest the experiment at Fitz-
gerald.
The idea of transplanting thousands of
people from the latitude of Iowa, Dakota
and Minnesota to that of south Georgia
was something which challenged atten-
tion. There were difficulties Of nature to
be overcome, and the experiment of re-
moval to such variant latitudes carried
with 1t danger.
But the experiment has been made and
the result shows that it has been highly
successful. People from the far north,
thousands In number. have settled IN the
new colony, carried with them their thrift,
industry and intelligence, and have mas
tered whatever of difficulty there was to
be overcome. Their experience has fully
dissipated the idea that sickness to any
abnormal extent existed in south Georgia,
and has established the fact that with
the ordinary care which has to be taken
in any country in the world, there is no
region I'm which the health record Is higher
than that of this state. This demonstra-
ton of health having been made, we have
the further fact that these men have
found our country to be responsive to
their labor, and that they have made
abundant crops lived well and enjoyed the
perennial sunshine Of the south.
1t Is pleasing to be able to announce
these demonstrated facts. Notwithstanding
the opposition which western railroad In
terests have given to the southwark move
ment. From now on we may expect q
steady flow of the best kind of emigration
from the states of the north and west.
in Fitzgerald for the facts in order to be
assured that here there is protection to
life, there Is good health and there is
abundant return for labor.
Evening star., 1898-01-27

Havana harbor is known to be one of
the foulest bodies Of water in the world.
It's annual contribution to the death rate
OF the Cuban capital is beyond safe esti-
mate but 1t Is agreed among all who have
ever visited the city that the harbor is the
breeding ground of more than one form
OF pestilence. Thus 1t is now announced
that the naval authorities will not keep
the battle-ship Maine on duty at Havana
for an extended period. The situation in
the city is so delicate that it would be un-
Use to permit the sailors much shore
leave, and If they are cooped up on the
vessel for very long many of them would
almost surely die of fevers and other dis
eases contracted from the germ pool. And
so the Maine it Is announced, will soon
be relieved by another ship and the process
Will continue until some new phase of the
situation creates new necessities Havana
harbor Is type of the condition Of things
social and political in Cuba itself. 1t is
foul with the accumulated filth of many
years. 1t is foul because the government
at Madrid has never risen to a realization
OF its full duty toward the people of the
colony. The lack of modern facilities for
sanitation is to be attributed to the selfish
policy of the Spanish authorities to squeeze
Cuba and to give as little as possible in
return. The same is true in even greater
degree of the conditions surrounding the
people of other sections. They have con-
trfbuted literally to the demands of Spain
Tor revenue and have received nothing but
the permission to struggle in time Of peace
with pestilence and bad government, and
In time of war with starvation and cruelty.
Evening star., 1898-01-27

if Mr.. Bryan is not the next democratic
nominee for President then where will
Senator Allen stand? He will cross that
bridge of course when he comes to it.
Senator Butler of North Carolina is an
ether pcpulist leader likely to measure
carefully his steps for the next two years.
He was a strong supporter of fusion in
1888. but his course subjected him to some
severe criticism, and since then he has suf-
fered a defeat at home in his effort to pre-
vent the reelection of Senator Pritchard
Senator Buffers own fortunes will be in
the scale again In a few years, and that
will require caution ON bis part as to his
course before that time.
Representative Simpson Is likewise OBJ
liged TO move with circumspection for the
present. He will be candidate to succeed
himself in the House, and there are reports
of vigorous opposition to be encountered.
Naturally therefore, he is more interested
in the elections of this year than in the
election of 1900
But Mr.. Watson need feel no such re-
straint. He is In position to speak out
fully. and If he stands as his party's can
didate for governor the state of Georgia
will be lively locality during the cam
paign. And the country at large will be in
terested.
Evening star., 1898-01-27
Mr. Watson to the Front.

1t Is to be hoped the report is true which
makes Thomas E Watson the probable
candidate of his party for governor of
Georgia this year. Mr.. Watson Is an able
and interesting man. frank in the express
sion OF opinion. and a factor always to be
reckoned with in matters relating to popu-
hsm- And there is much curiosity felt lust
now as to what the latest feature of the
popuiist program may be with respect to
1900. Fusion again with the silver men?
Or, IL not. why not?
Mr. Watson. of all the more prominent
populist leaders, is in position to speak and
act on this point with greatest freedom at
this time IL he runs for governor of
Georgia 1t will be with no hope or prospect
OF success. but with the view of organizing
populist sentiment in the state respecting
the next presidential race.
Other populist leaders are hampered by
circumstances from taking for the present
an advanced stand. They are called upon
to be discreet and to wait. Senator Allen
Is Mr.. Bryan's bosom friend and from Mr..
Bryan's own state. He win probably be for
fusion again In Mr.. Bryan's interests. But
Evening star., 1898-01-27
Hawaii In the House.

The vote in the House the other day when
a certain resolution bearing remotely upon
the Hawaiian annexation question was ta-
bled is not by any means to be regarded as
revealing the lines of division on the main
proposition. The resolution was one of in
quiry, and on general lines the vote was
strictly party vote. 1t had been proposed
long before to secure from the President
the terms of the proposed treaty of annex
alton. AS partisan measure to this reso-
luton of request was added an inquiry as
to certain matters connected with the as
sumption of the Hawaiian national debt by
this country. Soon after the introduction
of the resolution the treaty was published
and the necessity for the passage of the
measure ceased to exist. When it was pro-
posed to dispose finally of the matter the
other day in the House, the democrats, in
pursuance of their policy of annoying the
republican administration on small matters,
the ordinary policy of the minority party
in Congress, bethOught themselves to de-
mand a vote and to divide on this simple
and insignificant proposition, pretending
that it was of Importance. The House
stood. on division by tellers, 1874 to 1O5. The
annexation proposition is notoriously
stronger in the House than those figures
would serve to indicate. But the vote can
not by any stretch of reasoning be attrib-
uted to influences associated in the least
degree with the project for the union of
the two republics. 1t now seems clear that
the Senate will ratify the annexation
treaty, but If it should fail to do so there
will not be any question of the support of
a large majority of both houses when a
legislative proposition to the same end is
advanced
Evening star., 1898-01-27
The Teachers and the Convention.

1t mas cCme to notice that the public
school teachers of this city have been
assessed certain percentage of their sal
aries for the purpose of making up the
amount that was promised in the name of
the teachers for the entertainment fund of
the National Educational Association con-
vention next summer. Such action should
be discontinued. 1t is based upon a thor
ouShly unacceptable principle. The salaries
of the teachers are small and in insufficient
proportion to their needs and the demands
upon them. 1t is Unfair that the pressure
of an assessment, however unofficial and
voluntary 1t may be, should be applied
to them. They would doubtless contribute
generously to the fund in response to
general invitation, and would perhaps swell
the fund to the point forecasted for
them, but under no circumstances, under
no condition of need, can an assessment
based upon proportionate levying upon
salaries be justified or excused.
: OF course the teachers of the District will
take a deep interest in the proceedings of
the association next summer. Many of
them will probably become members of
that organization. They will derive great
benefit from the sessions, learning many
things hitherto beyond reach and feeling in
springs from such an association of men
and women engaged on the same line of
effort III assembly. But the teachers can
not by any means be regarded as the par
ticular hosts of the association. They will
stand In that capacity only as they are a
part of the community that has invited the
delegates and has pledged an adequate en-
tertainment. There is no more reason for
a pro rata assessment on them than there
would be for such an assessment on the
business men of the community. The latter
were invited to contribute and responded
and are still responding, but no attempt
was made to tax the residents generally in
proportion to their incomes.
Whatever safeguards might be adopted
by assessing officials to give the enterprise
an unofficial standing. there would still
remain feeling on the part of the teach
ers that they are bound to respond to the
extent that they are assessed. The mere
fact that scale proport!onate to the sal
aries of individuals is the basis Of the
assessment gives the affair a meaning to
teachers that can not be misunderstood.
Evening star., 1898-01-27
Col. Ruiz md Corruption.

The Star last Monday commented on the
Ruiz incident. taking the Spanish allega-
tions for text. Yesterday it was able to
lay before its readers a letter from Mr..
Pepper on the subject, which in every par
ticular bore out the position 1t had taken.
The letter is an important one. 1t shows
concluSively that Colonel Ruiz in the guise
of personal friendship visited an insurgent
chief with corrupt and publicly forbidden
proposition, and for that act was executed.
The story is sad but very simple one. and
instead of rejecting disastrously on the in
surgent chief covers him with the highest
credit. He did only his duty as a soldier.
and did it promptly. An act of measurably
like character performed iii our own strug
gle for freedom is one to which we are fond
of referring with great pride. Colonel
Ruiz paid the to-be-expected penalty for a
reckless zeal in trying to advance the Span
ish cause by outlawed means.
And what chapter that is In the Blanco
policy which shows the assumption that the
whole insurgent movement is scoundrelism
and the setting aside of a huge corruption
fund time of widespread starvation
amohg the non-combatants for the purpose
of buying up the scoundreis in arms, The
movement still proceeds. Colonel Ruiz fail
ed, with fatal consequences to himself, but
General Blanco holds to his opinion. He is
represented as being abroad now himself
carrying an enormous sum of money, seek
ing an Investment" He is not likely to
succeed or even take the risk that Colonel
Ruiz did but his view is still for bribery.
Spain has no funds with which to feed her
starving subjects, but any insurgent chief
willing to sell his cause may have his
pockets stuffed with Spanish money.
This does not read we'll 1t shows the
Spanish commander in light inviting con-
tempt. And that effect is emphasized by
the fact that, at this very time, when Gen
eral Blanco is bending all of his energies
toward forwarding his campaign of bribery.
with no pains taken to relieve the distress
within his own lines, an american ship,
loaded with food and medicines contributed
by the American people leaves an Ameri-
can port bound for Cuba, upon an errand of
mercy toward those whom the Spanish
commander. is neglecting.
Butchery, starvation, bribery. That is
the Spanish record for three years in Cuba
Is 1t any wonder that the Spanish cause
seems to be OH the brink of collapse? And
when collapse comes, is it not likely that
there will be general agreement that 1t
was Well deseryed2
Evening star., 1898-01-27
a Lie Nailed.

Inc expected refutation of the Spanish
He about the capture of the Cuban capital
Lear Cubitas has come to hand at last. and
from a source so proverbialIy favorable
70 the Spanish view that it cannot be
questioned. The New York Herald TODAY
In the course of highly significant dis
patch from Havana by way of Key West
-"hich means that it had to take this
course to avoid the Spanish censor-prints
the following paragraph in its news col
umns.
Inc Spanish account of the victory OF
General Castellanos and the capture of the
headquarters of the rebel government in
the town OF Esperanza is now proved TO be
a fabrication There is no such town as
Esperanza near Cubitas The name of the
town founded and occupied as the capital
Dy the rebel government is Agramonte
Spanish troops are unable to get near this
place, being repulsed in the mountains and
forced TO retire with a heavy loss"
Evening star., 1898-01-27
Mr. DOIe's Democratic Receutiou.

President Dole's request for an unostenta-
tious reception on his arrival in this city
was, of course, Immediately granted by
President Mckinley. The incident reflects
favOrably upon the chief executive of Ha-
wall. 1t was eminently proper that ar
rangements for a military escort should
have been made in advance, for Mr. Dole
comes to Washington in more than an indi-
yidual capacity, and such a reception was
seif-Suggestive in view of his official sta
tion and especially in view of the peculiar
relations that he now sustains toward the
United States. But MIR. Dole is not lover
OF display There is in him none of the
fondness for fuss and feathers that mark
cd his monarchical predecessors at the head
or the Hawaiian people. In no more typi-
cal manner could there be given an evi-
denee of the character and purposes of the
me n who In 1893 overthrow the despicable
monarchy and took the reins of govern
ment into their own hands. Had the mere
love of power and office actuated them
they would be today entitled to compare
lively little consideration But a more
wholesome inspiration actuated these reyo-
lutionists- They were driven by the neces-
slty OF protecting their liberties and their
rights. that were being trampled upon by
the relic OF royalty then in power. and the
independent government founded through
their efforts extended to their fellow-coun-
trymen all the benefcent results of the
change.
Yesterdays democratic reception, mark
ed by the severest simplicity and the heart
est cordiality, is to be accepted as a SYM
Dol OF the progression of Hawaii from de-
based subsection to corrupt and unpro-
gressive monarch to union with and par
ueipaton in the prosperity of the worlds
greatest republic.
Evening star., 1898-01-27

cease fighting until the end of the session
and until the last chance of legislation is
gone. The only recourse of the District
committees of the two houses. 1t would
therefore seem, is to give heed to the voice
Of the people and to adjust in accordance
Herewith the affairs of the companies,
that are directly under the control of Con-
gress. A purely obstructive policy should
not be permitted to prevail. Congress
should see to it that the desired rapid
transit facilities are Immediately supplied
If not by both systems, then by that one
which will in good faith and sincerity pro-
ceed at once with the actual work of con-
struction,
Evening star., 1898-01-27
Western Manufactures.
From the Chicago Times Herald.

Mr.. Ignatius Donnelly is about to con-
tribute another argument against his own
speares works by crediting him with .Don
Quixote' also All these Baconians in try
ing to fill a wineglass spill gallon" Ac-
cording to them he Is the creator Of the
principal literature that appeared during
his lifetime.
Mr.. Donnelly has. however, q successful
rival in a Detroit doctor. whose cipher Is
more extraordinary than his. The Detroit
man has q machine turned by a crank
whereby any one can reel on stories about
Bacon by the yard.
Evening star., 1898-01-27
Misrepresented Maie.t1

What was that remark" shs inquired,
Indignantly.
Some person has just had the temerity
to allude 10 you as an ex-Queen," replied
the member of her suite
well, I can overlook the impertinence
because of the ignorance which accom-
panies 1t. Any one who is in the slightest
degree Informed concerning my politics
knows perfectly that I am not any annex
Queen."
Evening star., 1898-01-27

Who says that there Is room for fear
Concerning news that's on the wing3
Behold refutation clear;
The Maine has gone a visiting.
The cannon spoke their "howdydos,"
For calling cards their flags they fling.
Majestic etiquette they use.
The Maine has gons visiting.
Do neighbors who have quarreled call
And their politest manners bring?
Go to! Nor prOpkesy a brawl.
The Maine has gone a visiting.
Evening star., 1898-01-27

Hawaii, in the event Of failure to annex,
declares that it will do its best to remain
an independent republic But it cannot
give any guarantee as to how good that
best will be.
Evening star., 1898-01-27

1t is explained that the Maine paused at
Havana merely to 'victual up" Ameri-
cans with interests there to be protected
will doubtless indulge in the hope that it
will not be hasty luncheon
Evening star., 1898-01-27

France will be tempted to claim that less
preparation is required to be a statesman
In this republic than in that one, where at
least knowledge of fencing is expected in
every public official
Evening star., 1898-01-27

Mr.. Platt would regard it as a fraterna
courtesy il Mr.. Croker would allow dissen.
sions to stand long enough to give his or
ganization chance to enjoy the success
which Tammany has just attained. dis.
Greet alienation would serve to protect
mutual interests.
Evening star., 1898-01-27
Making the RuIes.

You know" said the Chinese Emperor,
possession Is nine points of the law
Yes" replied the European diplomat,
but must remind you that there are
several hundred points in the game we
are playing. Nine points represent a mere
bagatelle in the score"
Evening star., 1898-01-27

The South American governments will
watch with interest to see whether the
Emperor OF Corea will be able to add any
thing to the elasticity of the Monroe doc
tTine
Evening star., 1898-01-27

The impression that General Weyler was
wildly indignant over his recall may be
replaced by a suspicion that he merely
succeeded in placing the direct RESPONSE
bility for defeat on the shoulders of an
other official.
Evening star., 1898-01-27

Foreign stars should thoughtfully observe
how often it occurs that after creating
hysterical furore in this country, actors go
home and are never heard of more.
Evening star., 1898-01-27
An Easy Crxptogr.m.

From the New York Press.
Ignatius Donnelly is 66 years old; his
bride to be Is %. There are three common
divisors-2. IL. %. Divide by the middle
one: result. 2. g. Two times equals II
Subtract the original IL: result. 1. Sixty
cryptogram.
Evening star., 1898-01-27

While Mr.. Hill and Mr.. German prepare
to take an active part in local affairs. Mr..
Cleveland contents himself with writing
communications to the newspapers.
Evening star., 1898-01-27

"One big trouble bout runnin' dis here
world, said Uncle Eben, "is dat it's de
man who honesty realizes de full import
ance Oh a responsibility dat is mos likely
to be little shy OBJ acceptin it,
Evening star., 1898-01-27
SHOOTING STARS.
An Insidfous influence.

HHSHuIOus IHHuence.
ITO wake the Senate up 1 tried
My best; but now 1 see
But spite of all I did," he sighed,
ITS hypnotiziug me-"
Evening star., 1898-01-27
A Vain QufbbIe.

Excuse me- said the collector, but
twenty-five cents isn't an appreciable pay
ment on what you owe"
You are only collecting the interest, I
believe"
Evening star., 1898-01-27

We'll. this is according to contract. 1t
was stipulated that the interest should be
payable quarterly"
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-02-05
A.Neat Trick,
From the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune
A pony glass of whisky and pony
glass of water are placed side by side,
both glasses brimming full, and a
wager made that the liquids can be
made to change glasses without
pouring either Of them out. If the
water is accepted, a thin card is
placed over the glass Of water and
held tightly on it while it is turned
upside down and placed on. top of
the pony of whisky The card IS
then carefully showed aside until one
end Of it is a hairs breadth beyond
the rims of the glasses and the whisky
will then work itself slowly into the
upper glass, the water descending to
the lower. Care should be taken
that both glasses are full to running
over, and the card should Be thin
and moved aside very slightly or the
ortunity for capillary ttraction,
on which the perfect ompletion of
trick depends will he lost. 3 n.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-02-05
Drawn on a jury,

In New York some years ago a
simmons commanding Thatcher
Magoin to present himself for the ju-
ry box was returned to the commits
sioner Of jurors, with the informa
ton that it had been served on the
wrong party. In such cases, how
ever, as is we'll known, no ordinary
excuse is accepted.
SsssMagoin," said the commissioner,
''must, appear in person and show
cause why he should not be juror
''He can't come" was the reply.
He's too busy"
"Such an excuse will not help him.
He must come or suffer the conse-
quences of fine or Imprisonment, "
sternly.
IF he did come he'd make things
hot for you! Besides, it'll take a
derrick and truck to bring him here.
He turns the scales at five thousand
pounds"
Lie COIu1lSSIOneF expressed the
opinion that the speaker had been
drinking.
Tim as sober as YOU be, said the
representative of the absent Juror.
"Thacher Magoin is a steam engine
located at the foot of Fletcher street.
Years ago l was employed by man
named Thatcher Magoin, and IcalIed
my engine on Pier 10, East river,
after him. When the directory man
came to the dock to get names he
saw the name on the engine, and he
thought twas the name of the boss,
so he put it down in his book
1t is needless to say that .tMr. Ma
goin" was excused from jury duty.