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trips in succession without relief, starting
on the second at Ills and the third, the
fatal rum at 2:40. He should have been
relieved at the end of the second trip, but
his relief was not at hand to take his place.
His own car and that of his relief had been
behind time. The company made no pro-
vision for delays for which the crews were
not at fault The schedule was maintained
If possible, despite the sufferings of the
crews. So it came to pass that this man
had been starding at his post for over six
hours and half without having eaten for
over seven hours and a half when his
began to gain Roadway down grade. What
wonder, then, that he lost his nerve, that he
forgot the rules Of caution? He says the
reason why the accident occurred was that
when he tried to reverse the motor he found
he had no current and SO the truck left the
track 1t may be well enough to blame the
motorman, but he surely has some measure
OF defense in the character of the task
which had been set for him to do Herein
is where the car companies blunder. They
take too little account of the human fiber
and watch the cash register too closely.
Inc best motormsn is not necessarily the
one who can stand unrelieved at the con-
troiler and the brake for ten hours at a
stretch and speed his car at twenty miles
an hour and yet pick up every possible pas
senger- 1t is he vino can be depended upon
In the moments of danger to exercise not
only strength Dat wit, whose body and
mind, in short, are fresh enough to stand
the test or emergency. And such motor
man Is not to be had under the average sys-
tenn of long hours and poor pay and uncer-
tain eating time.
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Mr.. Atkinson and the Soldiers,

And now comes Edward Atkinson and
asks the soldiers who have returned from
the Philippines to support him in his decla-
ration that they have been engaged in a
cause of barbarous aggre ssion, and that
their country stands disgraced in the eyes
of the world He promises to lay their con-
fession before the public, even should they
disappoint his expectations. But evidently
he expects valuable assistance from them,
or he would not have taken the pains to
appeal to them.
A curious man is Mr.. Atkinson, But in
this particular matter he does not differ
from those editors and politicians who, in
the case of General Alger. seemed not to
doubt that as soon as his commission as
Secretary of War expired he would be at
their service to sustain every charge of
corruption and incompetency they had ever
hurled at him in office, and over his Shout
der at the administration He was eX-
pected to come out promptly and confess
that all they had charged was true, and
even to supply them with information
showing that, bad as affairs were thought
TO be, the half had not been told. Such an
estimate of man who was not known to
be meditating self-destruction, but, on the
contrary, was booked upon his retirement
frcm cabinet Office for a race for United
States senator, was probably never made
before. And now these editors and poll
icians are squealing because General Alger
refuses to plunge the knife of their provid-
ing into his own vitaIs.
These soldiers who have returned or are
returning from the Philippines went to
these islands for a definite object, which
was to take possession of them in the name
and by the authority of the United States
Spain at that time was in possession Spain
would have to be oyerthrown. Spain was
overthrown, and by the army and navy of
the United States. When the Spanish flag
came down the n asts at Manila the stars
and stripes went UP. There was no inter-
regnum. We succeeded Spain, and our re-
sponsibility began the very moment that
hers ended.
There was nothing to be done from that
moment but assert American authority
pending the action of the peace commits
sion and of Congress. There was no
thought or intention of making war on the
Fflipinos. This government desired the
friendship of the natives Il had In mind
their good. But the ambition Of Aguinaldo
upset every peaceable calculation of the
hour. Imagining himself able to cope with
the Americans, he first planned a massa-
ere. and when that failed, he boldly invited
open war. OF course he got it, What
would have been thought of the American
commander if, in those circumstances, he
had answered blow his shield by a
request for peace parley? And the men
who defended themselves like men. and did
their duty like men and soldiers, are ex-
pected to support the Atkinsonian charges
OF treachery and cruelty on their part.
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There was probably never a more desper-
ate threat To prospective enemy than that
OF the beers. who now declare that In the
event "f war with England they will de-
stro% Johannesburg and all the mining ma
Chinery within their reach Such a course
would wipe out Of existence property worth
hundreds Of millions. and would cause
other losses in consequence of the disturb
aEce Of Investment values which the disas-
ter would involve As the boer manifesto
suggests, this step would bring ruin to
thousands Of stockholders in England and
elsewhere So serious would be its conse-
qucnces that it IS indeed difficult to be-
heVe that the beers would venture To en-
ploy 80 radical a measure on the pretext of
I. military necessity.
IL Is obviously the purpose of the beers
10 brighten England into d modification nf
her demands. They evidently hone 10 cra-
ate intense fear among the English capjtaI-
lists whose money is invested in the Trans
Vaal gold mines, which may create a de,ar-
rent pressure upon the British government
The effect Of the threat is yet to be meas
ured- The very enormity Of the decd
should it be accomplished. tends to dis
credit the sincerity of the beers in threat
ening it. There is a point in ante-bellur
maneuverings when threats lose force nv
their violence. II now the authorities al
London believe that this point has been
reached doubtless the manifesto will have
no Influence upon their policies
Bur it places England in an embarrassing
Isfedicament. nevertheless. II she ignores
the threat and proceeds with her policy 10
the end that war results and the beers
actually dynamite Johannesburg and the
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mines the government at London win be
held responsible for having brought dis
aster In spite of warning to the capitalists
and their allied interests and perhaps ruin
to the families of thousands of small in
vestors.
On the other hand, If the government,
dreading this possibility, yields to the infiu-
ence of the threat and abates in it's pro-
posals it will have seriously weakened it's
prestige by putting premium upon bluffing.
In all future dealings yfth the beers 50
palpable a surrender to a threat of finan-
cial damage would give the Transvaal a
vast advantage over England. After such
yielding the beers would realize and
would no doubt employ their power to defy
the suzerainty. Standing with a match
menacingly held near the fuse of a dyna-
mite cartridge. "Oom Paul. could continue
unhindered in his course of suppressing the
outlanders and ignoring the British au-
thority.
1t is questionable whether this threat is
justified a legitimate feature of inter-
national negotiations. The resources of the
two governments now threateningly facing
each other are so disproportionate that the
case of the beers is not to be considered in
the light of the average contest between
stroy the boer power utterly after sharp
campaign. 1t might cost her heavily, for
the beers are good fighters and are deter
mined to use every means to preserve their
national integrity. They feel themselves to
be wronged by England They believe that
their country has been colonized in order
TO cause complete absorption by the gov
eminent at London. They therefore de-
clare that in view of the disparity between
the resources of the two countries they are
justified in threatening a retaliation which
would have no parallel in the history of
civilized nations.
1t Is accepted in the unwritten interna-
uonal code that whatever is done in a cam
pa1gn to cripple an enemy, to deprive him
of supplies, to cut him off from aid, to de-
moralize his forces, is legitimate. 1t is an
other question whether the destruction of
Johannesburg with the adjacent mines, in
tended solely to obtain revenge upon the
opposing government by endangering its
home status through the financial ruin of
thousands of innocent people and neutrals,
would be justified by any rules of warfare
or any principle of national or international
morals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-12

A peerage for Sir Julian Pauncefote is a
recognition of most distinguished service.
1t Is not too much to say that for the prac-
tcal outcome of the peace conference we
are indebted to the diplomatic skill of the
chief British delegate who framed the
scheme OF permanent arbitration which
was eventually adopted. Apart from this
notable achievement, Sir Julian Pauncefote
mas conducted delicate negotiations at
washington with an ability which would
have entitled him to high distinction, even
If the task Of reccnciing European in
terests at The Hague had not been en-
trusted to his care. He is diplomatist of
peace, II there ever was one, and his coun-
trymen owe him debt which far tran
scends any honors that can be conferred
upon him by his sovereign.
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In short, "Alcolia" is little stove
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Death in the Air.
From the phila,e,pbia Record

The fatality at Omaha by wAch four
firemen were killed by the contact of lad
der with live electric light wire furnishes
startling reminder of the danger continu-
ally lurking in the use of overhead wires
heavily charged with electricity, and not in
frequently lacking proper insulation. Re
cent deaths in this city show that there Is
not sufficiently stringent regulation for the
removal of unused wires. Carelessness in
respect of the use of such a dangerous
agency as electricity should not 90 I'M
checked. There should be legal response
bility attached that would insure the cb-
servance of all possible precaution
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can help feeling sorry for the farm
er said the young man who owes for
summer board
Why?" inquired Mr.. Corntossel ah-
rCptly.
'Because-why-er-b his hack ia
bent with toll"
Mebbe you're right Mebbe it's harder
to bend your back with toll than if is IN
bend 1t ridin' bicycle. And yet, can't
see but what it amounts to the same thing
in the end"
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The Voice of the PeopIe.
From the New York Commercial Advertiser

From the New York Commercial Advertiser.
Harper's Weekly says that 1.-The people
are behind the Presidents determination to
conquer this Instruction, and the anti-im-
perialist who favors surrender is not likely
to meet with much sympathy or to advance
his cause" How discouraging must be this
observation from a recognized exponent of
sober sentiment for those vigilant recorders
of public opinion who have found that the
people have set their faces against this un-
holy wari
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An August Preference.
Id rather have novel with the heroine IN
tears,
Ana villain, and lover, staunch and
strong,
Than budget to awaken me to economic
fears,
Or diplomatic writings, dense and long
with summer girls I'd rather walk along q
shaded lane,
Or get the old spring wagon for a drive.
IMAM mingle with gay courtiers in fond
and tiattering train
Or meet the best prime minister alive.
10 rather have my linen clothes than
ermine robes displayed,
Where only pomp and pageantry are
shown;
I'd rather have fan than any scepter ever
made;
I'd rather have hammock than a throne
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SHOOTING STARS.


Are you prepared for the Storm" asked
the busy man.
L amt givin' myself any uneasiness,"
answered the man who only asks an ex-
cuse for doing nothing. "a wise man learns
by experience; and my experience has been
that weather that gets predicted before
hand, mostly doesn't happen"
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A Deficiency.

France is the home of modern art" said
the young man.
"eil' answered the blunt citizen who
hao oeen reading OF the Dreyfus case may
Do they can paint artisticaily and sing ar
tlsticaily and dance artistically. But I'm
blest if they can lie artistically."
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ASujnaido's appeal for recognition has
not been as effectual as he hoped in arous-
hS one or two countries which did not
seem over burdened with friendliness for
the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-12
Life and Heroic Deeds
OF Admiral Dewey.

Including battles in the Philippines.
Containing complete account of
achievements of the hero OF Manila
his ancestry and early life; his career
in the civil war, and his famous VIC
tory in the harbor of Manila.
Also contains account of the vic
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products, people, etc, of the islands.
Embellished with galaxy of pho
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Germany continues TO. deny that the
peace conference has done anything to
move Europe from its time-honored place
the verge of war.
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The public will hardly insist on the delay
incident to positive and uncontradicted
identification OF yellow fever before sane
tioning rigorous proceedings for it's sup
preston
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Dom Paul intimates that the octopus is
after his country. but has not yet requested
any assistance from this countrys able
campaign orators in fighting it.
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Mr.. j. s. Coxey could have told Mr.. Jones
of Toledo that there is no use trying to see
reform through to a finish without
finances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-12

Mr.. Bryan is being reminded from a num-
Der of sources that Kentucky does not need
anybody to stir up its emotions Just at
present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-12

Admiral Ceryera has had trials, but he
has been at least spared a great deal of
diplomatic wear and tear in dealing with
reception committees
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-12

The old-schOol democrats of Kentucky
never thought the day would come when
they would be obliged to import their prin-
Ciral speech making talent.
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Her Comment

oid my best to be entertaining" said
the young man in voice of sorrow
Did you succsedY"
HI AFRAID not. L recited Hamlets soliI-
oquy' She looked at me reproachfully for
several seconds. and then exclaimed, Il
don't think that's very funnyr"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-12

In its threat to wreck mining property if
disturbed the TransvaaI republic will have
the full approval of the Cleveland car
strikers.
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Mr.. PETER is now engaged in trying to
persuade himself that he is one of those
same editors whose opinions seemed so i'm
portant when he was in Congress.
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Partially,

Inc cat may sit and howl with gIee
AT midnight, unmolested.
Ii any man should do so, he
Would surely get arrested
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-12

Chicago uses 100000 pounds of soap a
Year. Now let New York bring on its fig
ures ard show its refinement.
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Sir Wilfred Laurier now explains that he
used the expression arbitration or war;
in IAN academic sense: meaning, prob
ably, arbitration Capitalization.
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And now the Mexican government pro-
poses to suppress the Yaqui revolt and es-
tablish its authority over the Indians with
cut asking the consent of the governed
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What Misht Hapnen.

From the Omaha World Herald
II Canada gets too CAV about that horn.
dairy line there will soon be no boundary
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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-04
THE QUEENS CUP RACE
Won by the German EmperOr's Yacht
Observation-Disclosures Greatly Disap.
pointed

CoweS, August 1.-The regatta of the
with beautiful weather and big crowds
afloat and ashore. The starters in the
race for the queens cup were the
Prince of Wales Britannia, Emperor
Williams Meteor; Satanita, Rainbow,
Betty, Rosenneath and Cetonia- The
course was the old queens course, to
the westward, round Huntington Spit
buoy, then eastward around the Bull
lock buoy, finishing off Cowes. The
Britannia and Meteor crossed the
starting line together. Britannia took
the lead but Meteor rounding Lyming-
ton Spit buoy a minute ahead with the
others close up. Meteor allowed Bril-
ANNA ten minutes.
Meteor won, finishing at 3:45:15. Bri-
ANNA was second, finishing at 3:56:50,
and Satanita finished at 4:13:50.
The Meteor's victory disappoints En-
glishmen for a double reason. First,
because they do not like to nave the
cup go to a foreigner and second, be-
the result causes doubts as to
the Shamrock's speed and capacity.
The Prince Of Wales was deeply in
terested and keenly anxious to win.
His first question on landing was:
How much have I lost by?" When told
over one and one-half minutes he
seemed anything but pleased. The Me-
teor's fine form Is attributed to her
change since last year from cutter &c
yawl rig, and a prominent yachtsman
expressed h opinion that she would
o prove a formidable rival to the
Shamrock.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-04
THE sEMI-wJ EKLi MESSENGER: FRIDAY, AUGUST 4. 1889.

Transportation Line, from Boston, was
held up al he quarantine station by
order of Health Commissioner Jones.
upon Information that several passen-
gers had boarded the ship at Old Point
She was released, however, upon the
statement Of her commander that the
story was incorrect and that he a
taken no passengers from any OF the
towns against which the quarantine Is
being enforced.
New York, August DIR. Charles T.
Roberts. chief sanitary superintendent
OF the health department, has e d.
rected by President Murphy, OF the
board of health, to place himself in
communication with the state board or
health in MY Jersey and ask the CO.
operation of that department in the
finding of the best Ear Of examining
passengers from h yellow fever zone.
Every possible precaution is being
taken by the authorities Of Jersey City
% prevent yellow fever from making
an entrance from the south. Arrange.
ments to watch and to fumigate all
trains coming in from infected parts OF
the south are being perfected. The
fumigating will be done by the jersey
City health authorities ait the expense
OF the railroad and a win be set
aside in which the necessary southern
passengers will be guaranteed at the
depot.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-04
INDIANS ON THE WAR path


~ IL
ST. Louis, August IA special to The
Globe-Democrat from Ortiz, Mex, says:
Any doubt that the Yaquis are on the
war path in earnest was dispelled today
when news reached here that several
Americans and Mexicans had been kill
ed in Pueblos, or towns in the Yaqui
river valley, east and southeast of this
station.
The courier who came in with the
news Of the slaughter declares that he
saw a desperate fight at a point forty
miles southeast of Ortiz and that he
has positive evidence that J. F. Remley,
a merchant Of Hermosillo, and E. Mil
Ter, a photographer in his employ, were
among the killed. Remley was one of
the best known Americans in Sonora.
The inhabitants of the towns in and
near the Yaqui valley are in a state
of terror.
General Torres, commander Of the
First military zone, which includes So
nora, Sinaloa, and Lower California,
who was in the field with the Twelfth
regiment, is reported among the slain.
No information is Obtainable as yet
Of the number of fighting Indians under
arms, but if the outbreak is of the pro-
portions of the war ended in 1897, the
lumber may be placed at between 5000
and 1900. This outbreak is a surprise
to the state and army officials.
1t is impossible to secure accurate
figures as to the total number killed to
date, but h estimate at fifty on ZACH
side is not considered excessive.