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The evening times., 1899-04-21
Baroness. mir.ch'. Legacy.

The people Of France. except a small
minority, have upheld the action Of the
military tribunal which condemned Cap
tain Dreyfus to a fate worse than death;
they have frantically opposed revision in
the face of the most positive evidence of
the gross irregularity of his conviction;
they have mobbed the few who raised their
voices for justice, and their courts, driven
by popular ciamor. have imposed fine and
Imprisonment on those who protested
against the infamy, partly because of their
blind alteration of the army, but. at last,
chiefly because Captain Dreyfus is Jew.
He said it himself when the discovery that
his conviction on secret evidence, which
his counsel was not allowed to see, should
have made acquittal sure. Il shall be pun
ished because l am Jew" he said. II
there had been any doubt that this had
everything to do with the defeat OF the
first attempts to obtain revision the Iop-
ular outcry against the Jews would have
banished 1t. There was plan, devised by
the unspeakable Esterhazy, for massacre
Of the Jews, and there was q moment when
any laxity on the part Of the government
would have led to repetition Of the most
cruel scenes In the bloody history Of Paris.
While th0 insane and malign race ha-
The evening times., 1899-04-21

tired fouristes in France there comes the
Of the great fortune OF q Jewish lady
whose life. as well as that of her husband
and also her father. had been devoted to
the amelioration of the hard lot OF the
unfortunate. It is not merely that Baron
css Hirsch left one hundred millions Of
dollars to aid the poor. Many people. In
dying, have left all they had to charity
and were not the less benevolent because
their all was less than the great Hirsch
fortune. The chief glory is in the labo-
rious life Of this noble woman. Trained
by her father, whose secretary she was. in
business affairs, she showed an extraordi-
nary capacity for money-naking. Her
father was a leading Brussels banker,
himself a consistent and wise philanthro-
and power to do good to her fellow-crea-
lures. Her husband was just as devoted
to the same noble aims. and together they
toiled for the poor as the poor rarely do
FOR themselves. No man and woman am
bilious for personal gain could have given
their, thoughts more entirely to philan-
thropy than Baron Hirsch and his accom-
plished wife. There was nothing merely
impulsive in their charities They made a
business of their aid to the poor as others
make business of money getting for per-
sonal power and social display. Their
lives were simple and frugal, though they
found pleasure in their artistic ace ON
piishments and In a refined society
The wealthy person who spends his life
In accumuiating a great fortune which he
leaves to charitable enterprises is entitled
to all the credit he receives; but he is not
to be compared for moment with such
workers for the worlds improvement as
this noble man and wife. To expend be-
nevoisnt funds in the best way is the
hardest OF all problems. for il requires an
acquaintance with human nature in ill its
aspects and profound knowledge of busi-
ness. The temptation TO shirk this is too
much for most people, and they content
themselves with throwing the burden on
the shoulders OF others after their own
death. most often by leaving their fortunes
TO enterprises already established Baron
and Baroness Hirsch, members of the lace
which ignorant, narrow minded bigots in
France still persecute, expended many mil
lions in founding institutions throughout
the world that would enable the poor to
have the most important advantages for
developing the highest qualities of charac-
ter. To these and TO others the great for
tune Of one hundred millions is left They
have not been alone in this. No people
contribute more to helpful charities in
proportion to their means than the Jews.
and the knowledge of this should create
sentiment strong enough to shame and
silence the intolerant
The evening times., 1899-04-21

II appears that good many Intelligent,
experienced. and honorable army officers,
snd also chemical experts, have been mis-
taken. The Court CT Enquiry will acuuit
the packers of the charge of having used
chemicals on refrigerated beef. DR.. DAILY
made an analysis and found boric and
salicylic acids in it; his analysis was seri-
fled by Government chemist A chief
surgeon testified that for fifteen years
1t has been common practice 10 cover
the surface of the meat with boric acid.
DR.. Castle says he was told by Armour S
agent that chemicals were used Sergeant
Mason says he was told at another time
the same thing by the same man. Other
officers testified to the odor of "embaImed'
beef that indicated chemical treatment
Altogether. fifteen witnesses testified 10
the use of chemicals. TO refute this evil
dence there was no statement By anybody
who had analyzed the meat and found it
free Of chemicals
The evening times., 1899-04-21
A Chinese Trick.
(From London Fircside \

China is the land of examinations. The earliest
test of learning is conducted by the district mag
istrate. His s'ispicions were aroused in one case
by the fact that young fellow Of wealthy
family passed head of the list at his fiTst at
tempt. He determined to re-examinc the stu
dent, and gave him a subject for an essay placed
him in inner room. and himself waited in
the outer apartment. so that one could posi-
bly, have communication with him. After an
hour two the student, whose abilities were
most inferior, sitting. hopeiess.y sucking the
top of his pen, and wondering how he could
get out Of the scraPe. The door opened and
the magistrate entered, bringing tea and re-
fresln,ents in his hands; for he would per
nit one, not even his most trusted
servants. to come near the student. The latter
rose politely and bowed, and rs the magistrate
turned to go out again. he saw futtering on
the great mans back piece of paper covered
with writing 1t was an essay on the given
subject. The magistrates servants had been
heavily feed, and forlorn hope. had lightly
pasted the essay on to the back of their mas.
ters loose robe.
The evening times., 1899-04-21

1t would be unreasonable 20 expect a
verdict of guilty in the case of the mur-
derers of the Baker family in Lake County.
However severely the people there may
condemn the lynching. there are sure to
be some men on the jury 10 stand out
against the punishment of the lynchers.
not only because their sympathies. but
also because they would fear the vengeance
of the friends of the murderers. II is an
awful state Of things, but there is some
thing in the complaint of the people that
the appointment of negro postmaster in
community where the sentiment was so
strong against it was an invitation to mur-
der Senator Hanna paid for Mckinley
delegates in that way and the negroes have
suffered fer IT.
The evening times., 1899-04-21
In Culn,n Interenf.

Spectators who bought up mortgages
on Cuban plantations in the expectation
of foreclosing them before the planters
could find any means of escape will be dis
appointed at the decision of the President
who has instructed Secretary Alger to ex-
tend the time of payment two years. E1-
erybody else will recognize the fairness
and wisdom Of this arrangement II is i'm
possible that the planters should get in
a crop and market 1t before eighteen
months, and to allow the foreclosure of the
mortgages would be to condemn much Of
the property of the island to long period
of idlcness. The Spectators have mad
no idea of working the land, but have in
tended to gain possession and hold it un-
til the establishment of stable govern
ment should make good market for the
property. This would prolong the time
during which this Government must sup
port the cubans. By extending the time
Of payment, the President insures the i'm
mediate use sf vast tracts of fertile land
The evening times., 1899-04-21
Justice to Mr. Bryan,

(FrOn the Eew York SUM-
There is no impropriety in saying that, in his
own originally chosen profession Mr.. Bryan could
command an income exceeded equaled iy
that of few lawyers west of the Mississippi
There are thousands Of clients who would he
glad and proud to have him as their counsel.
If he preferred to devote his attention exclusively
to the lecture platform. lie would be quite sure
of earning fortune in comparatively short
time His power of interest tirg and holding au-
dences by the magnetic charm of his oratory,
on any subject he may select has been sufficient
ly demonstrated; and the eage,ness to hear him
speak is not confined 10 any particular section
Of the country. The same thing may be said
of his very respectable gifts as an actor The
stage offers to Mr.. Bryan mine of wealth when
ever he chooses to work it; although we have no
idea that he will ever take advantage OF the op-
portunity. II he were to write books to be sold
by subscription the returns would certainly be
large, and publishers would compete for the priv
ilege and profit of putting Mr.. Bryan's printed
thoughts into the hands of his millions of ad.
mirers- If he were to return to journalism there
are doubtless dozens Of prosperous newspapers
of his own way of thinking which would tumble
over each other in their anxiety to secure his
services as editor or editorial writer
Mr. Bryan could easily earn. not only his liv-
ing, but probably riches beyond the dreams OF
Nebraska avarice lawyer. a lecturer an ac-
tor, author, journalist. There are not
many men in the country today with a greater
potential earning capacity covering greater va
riety Of alternative occupations. We make these
remarks not at all in the offensive sense in which
Mr.. Mabbatt's question seems to be put to U.s.
but merely. to emphasize the absurdity and in
justice Of the notion that the leader of the Chi
cago Democracy remains in politics for the sake
Of the money that is in politics for him.
On the contrary, to the best Of our knowledge
and belief Mr.. Bryan is standing hy his party
and his principles at . very considerable saczi-
fee Of Decuniary prOf1t ss.4 - (;
The evening times., 1899-04-21
SIDE I1oHTs m MANILA.
PFivafe's Exploits Among
n Had of Unsurxents

Minnesota Privafe's Exploits Among
q BaaA Of Insurxents.
Manila, March 6.-(Mail correspondence)
During the days when the assembling
OF more than three Filipinos in one place
in Manila was sufficient ground for their
arrest on the suspicion that they were con-
nected with the insurgent movement
manysinnocent ones were arrested with the
guilty. As fast. however. as the prisoners
were able to give satisfactory evidence
OF their law-abiding characters they have
been released. Fully half Of the 1890 ar
rested within the city limits the FIRST
month Of occupancy have been released
The bulk OF the arrests were made By the
Thirteenth Minnesota Regiment, which did
excellent detective work. spying out in
surgent secret societies. Private Jack
Price made the largest singie-honded CAP
ture. He found ifty-nine insurgents in
consultation In an apparently deserted
house. No help being near, Price burst
open the door. leveled his gun, and COM
manded the frightened natives to fall in. :
Not knowing how many comrades he might
have they tumbled into line and we're
marched ahead of the intrepid private to
the nearest station.
Private Began, of the Montana regiment
who had done some placer mining in New
Mexico and Nevada, thought there was
some chance OF obtaining color" in a little
stream near here and tried il. He got go;
45 Mexican cents worth of yellow metal
in two hours. He and three companions
later took out So worth Of the metal. But
they could not keep the secret and now
whenever Montana man has leisure he
will be found with pan in La Iona
Creek. An assayer has investigated and
says SO can be taken from the surface
washiBgs per day, and with sluice and
proper working ten times that much can
5e realized. Many expect to stay here with
the hope of developing another Klonlihe.
Various methods are used by the insur-
gents outside the city to communicate with
those inside. Last week. a Kansas sentry
stopped Spaniard who wanted 10 go
through the lines into the city saying he
had been captured by the Filipinos and es-
capped. Search rercaled. pinned inside his
shirt. circular letter calling on all loyal
Filipinos to rise against the Americans at
3 O'Clock the following morning, at which
hour the insurgent army outside would be-
gin a concerted attack. Sure enough. the
next morning the attack mas made on Mac
Arthur's lines but it soon ceased when it
was found the loyal patriots within the
city did not rise
Since then not Spaniard has tried TO
enter our lines;
The evening times., 1899-04-21

and the employment Of many men who
would otherwise have little chance to earn
their own living.
1t is by such favorable responses to the
appeals of representative Cubans that the
American Government Is able to convince
the people of the island that their interests
are its chief concern. 1t is very doubtful
II the planters could have gained such
favor from a Cuban government with the
upscrupulous agents of loan companies
ready to use money to effect their purpose
The only knowledge the Cubans have OF
matters of government they acquired froEi
the Spaniards. That money should be paid
to public officials and even to the justices
on the bench to influence their action was
considered a matter of course. 1t would
be unreasonable to expect that most OF
those who should be elected to Office in the
first years of independence by people
without experience in seif-government and
with so obnoxious an example as that Of
Spain, should be above the influence OF
money. There is only too much reason
to fear that occasionally in our own coun-
try there are officials who are not proof
against temptations of that kind.
As long US Cuba is subject to military
rule she is exempt from serious danger
of corrupt administration. Our colonial
responsibilities become source Of anxiety
only when the pressure of politicians for
appointment as representatives Of the
Government in the remote territory Is sue
cessful. This, indeed, is the chief argu-
ment of the nti-expansionists-tha the
colonial offices will become the asylum OF
INSCRIPTIONS men who have strong party
influence Yet there is less danger OF that
than might be supposed. The people are
sure to take keener interest in the prog
ross OF this experiment than in domestic
government which effects them more di-
rectly. They have a sense of responsibility
for the good government OF the new pos
sessions that will make of them stern crit
les. Any scandals affecting them would
be especially serious for the Administra-
ton under which they should occur.
The evening times., 1899-04-21
EDWARDS WHIP WOMEN.

Whitecaps in Kentucky Give mn Evil
dence Of Outlaw Principles.
Middlesboro, KY, April 2l.-Whitecaps
took Lucinda Davis and three daughters
"Wednesday night from their home in Pow
ellis Valley. and after severely beating
them. burned their house.
The women were given twenty-four
hours to leave the country. When the
whitecaps came to the Davis home. two
men fired on them from ambush without
result.
The fire was returned and after going to
the spot later, there was evidence that
some one had been shot
The evening times., 1899-04-21
DREYFUs' JAILoR TEsTIFIEs.
Expressed His Conviction of the C,-
lies Innocence.

Paris, April 21.-The Figaro today
prints the testimony given before the court
of cessation BIZ Major Forzinetti, who was
Dreyfus' jailer during the iarter's trial in
1924. Major Forzinetti expressed himself
as convinced that the prisoner was iuno-
cent. He said Colonel Du Clam visited
Dreyfus and resorted TO extraordinary
sweatbox methods to extort a confession
from him. but without avail. as Dreyfus
continually protested his innocence.
Forzinetti said the scenes between Drey-
fus and his wife were heartrending The
prisoner broke down repeatedly. Nine
Dreyfus' chief concern was lest her hus-
band should commit suicide. Dreyfus re-
garded this as the only way OF escaping
from his degradation. but finally pronis-
cd for his wife's sake not to take his l-fa
The evening times., 1899-04-21
A CYCLONE IN MISSOURI.
Stock Drowned. Houses Blown Down.
and Trees UprOOted.

Oregon, Mo-. April 21.-A cyclone ac-
conipanied by hail and rain passed over
the southeastern part Of Holt county
Wednesday night doing great damage ard
much stock was drowned in the fool
which followed the storm. Many houses
and barns were blown down. unroofei and
twisted OF their foundations. The reals
were rendered impossible by fallen trees
and deep gullies cut by the torrents OF wa
ters which fell. Several bridges are re-
ported carried away. but so far as can be
ascertained there has been no loss of life.
The evening times., 1899-04-21
John II. Oberlx.
(From the Manchester Union.) }

VrTUH the H1I'Iestsf { nIUH.J
strong Union man, at the outbreak OF the
war, his daily newspaper at Cairo, ILL.,, sacri
feed because he would not disguise his sentiments.
He stood by his principles, and went out boldly
to try his fortunes elsewhere; was Characteristic
of the man. By industry. ability, and stcadfast.
ness, he made his way; recognized by the
Democrats of Illinois, and as chairman Of their
State committee directed their canvass in more
than one iardfought campaign. With this record
during the Civil War and his known sbiity, he
could have been certain Of recognition by the Re-
publican party had his convictions permitted him
TO espoaise its principles; but he ever remained
true to himself, whatever might befall. Called
to public Office under the first Cleveland Ad-
ministration it fell to him to make the impress
Of his character upon the civil service of his
country and upon the management of Indian
affairs. D Then, with the turn Of the political
wheel, he returned to the editorial pen and tri-
pod. and died in the harness, rs he undoubtedly
would have chosen to die.
The evening times., 1899-04-21
Extreme POlitencss.
From Tit.gits1

The people of Dresden are very polite, So over
polite that they not intrequently bring down
ridicule upon themselves. 1t used to be told in
that city that stranger was one day crossing
the great bridge that spans the Elbe, and askcs,
native to direct him TO certain church which
he wished to find.
.'Real!y, my deaE sir said the Drcsdener
bowling low. 81 grievc greatly to say it, but /
cannat tell you." .1-.,-
The stranger passed or. little surprised at
this voluble answer TO simple question: He had
hurried footsteps behind him. and, turning
around, saw the same man running 90 catch up
with him. -
In n moment his pursuer was by his side, his
breath nearly gone. but enough left to ny. hur.
riedly: my dear sir, you asked me how you
Iappld End the churchs ard 1t panied me to have
did not know. -Just INV = INST my
>onng that he did not
The evening times., 1899-04-21
BEEF COURT TO SIT NIGHTS.
Testimony of Several Witnesses Ne
viewed To-day,

Testimony of Several Witnesses Re
viewed To-day.
The Beef Court of Enquiry held on ex-
ecutive session from 10 until l o'clock to-
day. during which the testimony of several
witnesses was reviewed
1t is thought that Major Lancaster. Of
the Fourth Artillery, will be called to the
stand late this afternoon.
A night session of the Court will be be-
gun at o'clock for the purpose of con-
tinuing the reading of officers reports.
There are probably $50 of these yet to be
admitted in evidence. Some of them are
long and some brief, but it will probably
require several sessions of the Court to
dispose Of them. These are the reports in
condemnation of army rations which were
sent by officers of the regular army to the
Adjutant General.
The evening times., 1899-04-21
What Thst Liked.

(From the New York Commercial Advertiser.)
An elderly woman and bright. pretty girl
were discussing plays in a Brooklyn trolley car.
81 like play that makes me laugh" said the
woman, and she sighed.
''Oh do youl' answered the girl 81 don't. 1
like play that makes me cry and the pretty
girl laughed mcrrily.
THE play today just suited me-" said the
woman
81 liked it. too said the girl
They had been to vaudeville house.
The evening times., 1899-04-21

If money is the only consideration in the
of an underground system of
rapid transit in New York. the thing will
be achieved. 1t is supposed that the city
can use funds subscribed by the people.
Yesterday the sum pledged reached twen-
ty-two and half millions.
The evening times., 1899-04-21
An Apt ILLUSTRATION.

Nr0m the Detroit J0nTnal.l
Tcachcr-Iol.n. illustrate tle difference between
sit and >ci.
Bright and Patriotic Roy-The United States
is country which the never seis. and the
rest of the world never sits.
The evening times., 1899-04-21
GENERAL EARRlsoN's PLANS.
The Former President About q
Leave for Europe.

Indianapolis, Ind, April el--Cenerai
and Mrs. Harrison left last evening for
Hot Springs. Va The general vii sail
for Paris May II. After two weeks rest
in Virginia he will go to New To-k, where
the time intervening between tat date
and the date OF sailing will be speGt with
the counsel associated with him in behalf
of Venezuela in the Venezuela British
boundary question.
General and Mrs. Harrison will prob
ably make tour Of the continent before
returning. II VIII be the generals first
trip TO Europe.
The evening times., 1899-04-21
RoME'S BIRTHDAY.

Celebration of the Aan;yerss-y of
the Founding of the Cit,-
Rome, April 21.-Today is a gala day In
the Italian capital. Flags are flying every
where and holiday rejoicings are broadcast
in honor of the foundation OF the Eternal
City" 2S52 years ago. The people OF the
city are enjoying the holiday by parties,
banquets. excursions and a general relief
from all business and political anxisties.
The evening times., 1899-04-21
BLESSING THE NEW CENTURY.
The Pope's Intentions for Mex, New
Years Day.

Rome, April 21.-The Pope has decided
to consecrate the new century to the Re
deemer with papal mass in St. Peters
on New Years Day, 1900.
A solemn celebration will also be held
in Jerusalem.
The evening times., 1899-04-21
Protecting His Meme.
From the Chicago Tribune

'what singular name for novel; said Mr..
Naggus the book reviewer, to whom Mr.. Bcrus.
the author, was showing the advance sheets Of
his latest work. % 'IIowburti's Bookstore - 1t
sounds liEe an advertisement.
y'It cost me hours Of labor replied the
thor. hagsard With losss Of Sleep ''Its an ana
gam for gBoeRs wrote this hpok.' and the OBJ
icct Is to prevent some me6desome nobody from
coming forward hrndffd yesss ienee .Sifh a
chin that some other man wrote it,
The evening times., 1899-04-21
Another Illusion Conc.
tFrom the Cleveland Plain Dcalcl

tFrum the t,eveiTnd Plain Deaicr.)
"Aim higi.' cried the clerical visitor as he
cndoavored to rouse the moral ambition Of the
hricht-faced Sunday school lads and lassies be-
fore him. Aim hight
Not mach," interrupted a small boy the
front bench; that's what the Spaniards did, an
see what happened to them''
The evening times., 1899-04-21

The lieutenant colonel OF the Seventy
first New York became greatly concerned
about the regiments property in the rear
just when ordered to advance on the cne-
my's works. He wanted to see if the liam
ketS were safe
The evening times., 1899-04-21
4 Tangible Fancy.

tFfOm I.ife.i
Jores-Marii. I'm sure there's something crawl
ing up my back
Ms. Jones-oi. g,;ess its just your fancy.
Juncs-No; its 700 lively
The evening times., 1899-04-21
1t smeIled to Heaven.

(From the Cleveland Plain Dcsler.)
''Nhen was beef the highest %
.'When the COW jumped over the moon
stupid. II was when they got the covers of
the embaimcsl cans
The evening times., 1899-04-21
Out of Sight.

IFTuNN .rUtgt.1
Wsggles--Thcre Is only one thirc Is hard &c
find in this world tie North Pole.
Iacglcs-Whst's that:
Tile fellow who gets lost searching for it,"