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The times., 1899-07-31
The Evil of 1t.
oErnm ihn $, Paul pispntch.

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There was no need Of and no justification for.
such violence as has been practiced at Cleveland.
The strikers should have known that the whole
civil government OF ohio-of the United States
itself, if need be-wou!d be enlisted against
them when they began their work of violence and
destruction, and that for them to win under
such circumstances would be impossible. The au-
thorties might be absolutely Indifferent as to the
outcome OF the strike, might be in actual
sympathy with the strikers, and yet the firing OF
the first gun or the explosion OF the first bomb
would enlist them actively the side of the
company. 1t is their duty to protect life and
property, and in the performance of their duty
they are forced to take sides against the strikers
The Cleveland strike may be a failure for
many reasons, but for that is mose ap-
parent than that furnished by the strikers them
selves. The time has come when reason must pre-
vail, and when force cannot take its place When
the strikers set themselves agains, the law they
set public sympathy against them, and without
public sympathy they cannot win
The times., 1899-07-31
Dom BuuI.
(From the Boston IIerald.)

Dom Paul is very narrow man. His vision
is bounded by his own race. He has all his
races obstinacy, and the success he has had in
resisting the British nation and having his own
way in all his Government has strengthened a
native conceit until it has become colossal. lie
is, in effect, secluded from the outer world as
much in his own mind as in his geographical
relations. He sees only his Dutch associates. and
he is regardless OF the claims OF any other
residents of his country upon him He refuses
to make any concessions to Enslishmen among
them, and he is cruelty oppressive to the native
Africans whom he has displaced.
This is President Krrgers government, and
it is here that it comes into conflict with the
British nation. The danger OF war growing out
of it is not light one. 1t is favorable sy1np-
tom, however, that President Kruger has not
proved entirely impervious to concessions. and
it is further encouraging that Great Britain will
do all that it can 10 avoid war, and has sent
one of her ablest diplomatists to the Transvaal
To strive 10 prevent it.
The times., 1899-07-31
Socialism in America.
CFrom the Chicago ChrOnicle.) }


Socialism by sections, distinguished from
State socialism, has failed again-this time at
Ruskin, Tenn. 1t Is not true, however, that it
has invariably been a failure, though it is true
that it has nowhere been permanent success.
Some socialistic foundatons-that Of the Econo-
mites. near Pittsburg. for instance-haye
yived for many years and from economic stand
point they have been successful. The difficulty
appears to be that the second generation inya-
riably repudiates the socialistic creed and the
founders, becoming reduced in number, finally
divide the assets and return to individualism.
The Ruskin failure was due to other causes the
principal one being internal dissension. And it
appears to be pretty well demonstrated that the
communal system does not appeal to native
born Americans The partial successes in this
country of socialisitc experiments have been at
tanned by colonies whose members were almost
entirely of German birth Whether socialism in
its larger sense will ever be attempted IS an
other question. We may safely assert, however,
that it is still long way off.
The times., 1899-07-31
English the Modern Language.

(From the Mexican Herald)
Modern men like English because of its brevity;
much of meaning can be packed in a few short
words The fact remains. when all objections
have been made to English, that it is in prac-
tice dfused the world as is no other Ian
giage, and that owing to the colonizing and
conquering tendency of the Anglo.Saxon, it is
sure to hold its place for centuries 10 come.
Spanish might have held its high place, gained
in the sixteenth century, but the people who
spoke it fell out Of the modern movement. added
nothing TO its store of technical words, and so
failed to keep It abreast of the times.
English will not supplant other languages;
it will become the worlds speech for practical
purposes more and more. even as it is today.
And it need fear rivalry from highly-in-
aected languages, for the tendency of language
ia toward directness of speech, toward brevity
and clearness. English having thrown overheard
an immense amount of grammatical lumber is
stripped for the race like an athlete.
The times., 1899-07-31
General ToraI,s TrinI.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.)
When the surrender of Santiago became appa-
rently inevitable General Linares, who was In
command, turned over the command to his sub
ordinate, General Toral This was regarded at
the time as an unfair device TO shift the odi'nn
Of surrender from himself to his subordinate.
But General Linares was lying wounded when
that was done, and telegram will be produced
on the trial, in which Linares after being wound
ed, appealed to the nation to say ii the troops
at Santiago had not maintained the honor OF the
army intact and declaring that he would assume
full responsibility of signing the surrender.
The American people, mindful of the bravery
OF General Toral and his persistency in holding
out until the last possibility of successful re-
sstance was gone, hope that he will come out
Of the trial, not only unpunished and uncen-
sured, but with the deserved verdict that he had
dons all that was practicable for brave and
sensible commander to do for his country under
the circumstances.
The times., 1899-07-31
RACE wars in America.

NtTom the brooklyn EASlc.J
And now it is Arabs Who would have thought
dozen years ago that the fiery Beiouin would
be battling on American soil for job, and try
ing to take living away from descendant of
the soudaneae2 Race wars have been going
on up the Hudson for some time. First. it was
the Irishmen who were held in dstrust by the
Yankees and -descendants of the Dutch settlers
that made bricks at Haverstraw and Fishsill;
then, after the work had been given over en-
tirely TO the Irish. somebody discovered that
Hungarians were cheaper, the same discovery
having been made in the coal fields, and with
the Huns came Goths and Yandals and Poles;
then the Italians increased and multiplied, and
were content to shelter themselves in sheds and
shacks and burrows and live what the neigh
boring communities did not eat, and on the
robins and orioles that they could shoot near
their camps; presently came Greeks and Syrians
and in their train the Arabs, and the Arabs
are holders of most of the places in the brick
yards at present. The Iynchings in the South,
however, have caused many negroes to leave that
section. and they have been willing to work
here for small wages Hence, the brickmakers
have hired some of them, and the Arabs are now
afraid that the black men will presently have
all the work
The times., 1899-07-31
The Work mt The Hague.

Restricted as the convention concerning arbi-
tration is, we still believe that it will prove
an increasingly powerful influence for peace The
Cars dream of universal disarmament has been
shown to be impossible Of fuhlment, at least
Just yet, but there grounds for hope that
much to that end may be attained through the
arbitration tribunal few instances of sue
cessful arbitration will encourage the heavily
armed nations to throw off part, at least. of their
annor; to cease taxing their people so heavily
for ships and ammunition There is much reason
to hope that great good will come out Of the
one really definite thing accomplished by the
Peace Conference at The Hague, but only time
will show whether the honesty and love of fair
ness among the nations will prove strong enough
TO make the Conferences work effective.
The times., 1899-07-31
r,. Denaly sodn water GLASS.

fFfom the Chicago TTibune.)
An Eastern medical journal warns the public
of the danger which exists in soda water glasses.
At a crowded booth the chances for getting a
clean glass are exceedingly small. as the mixer
dips the unclean glass hastily into a receptacle
containing water already contaminated with the
washing of similar glasses and serves the next
customer. When the process has gone on all day
it is easy to realize the condition of the glasses
and the danger of disease germs. The same
Journal also d-nounces the long spoons with hol-
low handles to be used straws is another
likely source OF germ contamination. Greater
care in the washing OF glasses would lessen the
danger.
The times., 1899-07-31
TILE EAGLE PROTECTED BY LAW.
A Farmer Arrested for Shooting One
in HIS Henynrd.

Poughkeepsie, ". Y. July 3o.-The sa-
credness with which the American eagle is
held by the State was emphasized few
days ago by the experience OF Stephen
Koblinski, farmer in the town OF Red
Hook, Duchess county. Koblinski had
been annoyed for some time by the loss OF
turkeys. ducks. and chickens from his
farm yard He kept up strict watch. but
for long time could not capture the thief.
One day he happened into the barnyard In
time to see gigantic bird pounce on tur-
key and bear IL of in its talons- He
brought the bird down with shot from
his gun. which struck it in the wing. and
after a hard struggle took 1t captive. 1t
proved to be an American eagle. Kob-
linski priced the eagle very highly and
refused several offers to purchase it. He
placed a price of 500 on 1t and was not
very anxious TO sell at that
E. II. Lasher, of Staatsburg. Fish and
Game Protector for Dutchess county, heard
of Koblinski's experience in capturing an
eagle. and looked up the law on the sub
iect. He found in the statutes provision
throwing the mantle of the State over the
American eagle and declaring 1t sacred
from moles;ation of any sort. Lasher made
complaint against Koblinski. and he was
arrested, charged with being guilty OF a
misdemeanor in having wounded. captured.
and kept in captivity a certain wild bird.
commonly called the American eagle. The
warrant was issued in Hyde Park by a
justice there. on the ground that the cap
ture of the eagle was contrary to the pro-
visions of the game Law. and that Kob-
| linski had made himself liable to fine and
Imprisonment. II was further contended
that the plea that the eagle had devoured
Koblinskis turkeys would not avail him as
a defence for shooting and taking him into
| captivity.
| The case was set down for trial on
Thursday. George Esselstyn appeared as
attorney for the defendant. and after a
! brief hearing the complaint was Withdrawn
and the defendant was discharged. The
| eagle had been released by Mr.. Koblinski
! in compliance with the order of the State
game protector 1t is reported that the
/ king of birds is much displeased with the
, fndignity put upon it by Farmer kobiinski
and that it is lowering around his poultry
yard waiting for a chance to bear away
more turkeys to even up the score.
The times., 1899-07-31
The Love of Tobacco.
frrom the Chicago Journal.) }


Prisoners will submit to any hardship and re-
sort to the most desperate measures rather than
be deprived of their tobacco. Walls are not high
enough or bars strong enough to keep it out.
Mysterious communications are established with
friends outside, and despite the utmost vigilance
the contraband article will find its way TO the
prisoners. Succeed in depriving the habitual
user Of his regular allowance for short time
and YOU stir up all the evil in his nature. He
becomes sullen. irritable. and rebellious. Con-
time the restriction and he will take up arms
araiust apy odds, courting death rather than the
continuance Of a tohaccoless life
The times., 1899-07-31
The Attack on Evans.
rron tbe Pittsburg Dispatch. }

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.)
1t is said that Corporal" Tanner is behind
the attack on Evans. Whether that is true or not
it is certain that the idea which inspired Tan
ner's administration OF the Pension Office also
inspires the assault on the present Commissioner
That idea was that every application for a pen
sion should be granted. whether the person is
either legally or honestly entitled to pension
or not The pension attorneys at Washington
are especially active in trying to revenge the
striking off Of fraudulent pensions, and portion
Of the c. A. r. has been ill-advised enough,
notwithstanding proof of the Commissioners OBJ
servance of the law. to permit itself to be used
by the interested clique
The times., 1899-07-31

Sixty of former Vice President Morton's
fine herd of Guernsey cattle have been dis
covered to have tuberculosis. and have been
ordered killed by the State inspectors. 1t
has not been decided which packery is to
get the carcasses, neither is it known how
many hundred people have drunk the germ
poisoned milk of these consumptive COWS.
But we refrain from making any remarks
on the subject out of respect for the feel
ings of our friend Secretary Wilson.
The times., 1899-07-31

It is said that General Miles is going to
ask the new Secretary Of War to satisfy
national curiosity as to what are the
duties of the Major General Command
ing the Army General Miles should know
better than to do that, for has it not been
authoritatively announced that Mr.. Root is
to deal only with the legal phases of our
colonial relations and to have nothing to
do with the military features of his office?
What General Miles ought to do is to ap
ply to the Adiutant General for the de-
sired information.
The times., 1899-07-31

acceptable guarantees and will have to be
amended SO as to amount TO at least the
minima of Sir Alfred Miners demands.
Then, if the Beers remain obdurate, there
will be speedy ultimatum, followed by
prompt surrender. or elimination from
the political map of the world by way of
alternative. Kruger is evidently getting
very close TO. the end of his rome
The times., 1899-07-31
Two War omee Chiefs.

(FTom the Minneapolis Tribune
1t is a notable fact that the man who was
At the head Of the War Department during the
Mexican War, William L. Marcy, was a lawyer,
and also that the at the head of this de-
partnent during most of the Civil War, Edwin
". Stanton, was also lawyer. and they are
acknowledged to have been the ablest Secreta-
ries of War the country ever had. They did not,
however, ignore the commanding general, as Al
ger sought to do but made use of his professional
skill and experience. II Secretary Root follows
the same line of policy, and consults General
Miles, he is liable to make a good record.
The times., 1899-07-31
And incidentally Mend Fences.

(From the Chicago News
Mark Hanna, it is announced. is selling his
mines. his steamers and his other properties and
intends TO retire from the whirl OF business life.
Mr. Hanna, who has always been man OF
difhdcnt, modest, and retiring nature, will pre-
sumably purchase little plot of ground in sone
secluded country dale and pass the remainder OF
his days growing red radishes and sending huge
yellow pumpkins to the county fairs.
The times., 1899-07-31
1t nemnins to BE Seen.
fFrom The pbiladelpbia Inouirer.l


Now that the President has safely arrived at
the hotel where he intends to spend his holiday,
it is to be hoped that the ambitious, the log
rollers, and the politicians will abstain from
making his rest a mockery and a delusion The
good American will give his President as much
Of chance to take "a day off, as he would
desire to have for himself
The times., 1899-07-31

Whether or not there is any violent out
break of the revolutionary spirit now SO
rampant in Santo Domingo, the American
flag ought to be run up on all public
buildings in that Republic" just as
guaranty of good faith on our part
The times., 1899-07-31
Three Orators.

From the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune)
Lincoln rose to heights Blaine and ingersoll
never reached, but happy the man who has heard
the three. Web can he say that single genera
tion seldom produces three more eloquent and
fascinating speskssA
The times., 1899-07-31

The Hon. ]. Edward Addicks, despairing
of his ability to buy a United States Sena-
torship in Delaware, appears to have
changed his base Of operations to Arizona
where he has bought nearly as much land
as there is in the entire Commonwealth
of Delaware possibly with the expectation
Of erecting out of it State of his own.
which he can surely represent in the
Senate.
The times., 1899-07-31
Ana crov Tn with the Country.

From the Boston GIobe.)
There is nothing now to hinder a romantic
young man with moderate capital from going
to Japan. buying a snug little farm. taking one
af those sweet and gentle japanese maidens to
wife and living in clover for less money than
anywhere else on the earth. Still, do not rush.
The times., 1899-07-31

Probably because the European edition
of the New York Herald thought it well
to embroil the United States in a san
culinary war with Germany. for advertising
purposes in Paris, that journal made Ad-
Iniral Dewey say that our next and immi-
nent war would be with the Kaiser. or
course, Admiral Dewey never said anything
of the kind, and why Mr.. James Gordon
Bennett should allow such things to ap-
pear in his New York paper is hard to
understand. Perhaps, If he would come
home once in a while and acquire infor-
nation regarding the reputation for unre-
liability his American end has been ac-
creting since early in the Spanish war, 1t
might be a salutary thing for his business.
The times., 1899-07-31
Human Nature.

Qrom the Chicago News)
Here is a little book our daughter should
rcad.'' said Mr.. WiseInann. 1T contains some
excellent advice for girl Of her age"
Very well, my DEAR" replied his better half.
I'm lay it on the parior table and forbid her
TO look at it.
The times., 1899-07-31

The hateful boycott has been substituted
for dynamite by the strikers at Cleveland.
The boycott ought to have no more terrors
for martial law than dynamite has, and If
there were less political bossism in Ohio
1t would not have, either.
The times., 1899-07-31
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The times., 1899-07-31

wisdom which takes account of the value
OF party regularity. Tammany distinctly
stands for this important factor above all
things else The society may be expected
to have representation in the next nation
al convention which will be opposed to
some of the most salient features OF the
Chicago platform. 1t may even be expected
to present a candidate TO the convention
and fight for him with all OF the threaten
ing gestures characteristic OF Tammany
methods. 1t can be confidently predicted
that its opposition to readoption OF the
Chicago platform in its entirety Will be
overborne and that its candidate will 'be
overwhelmingly defeated. But this will no.
dampen Tammany's party ardor or destroy
its fighting spirit OF Democracy. Who
ever is nominated In 1900 and what
ever platform is adopted Tammany can be
relied upon to hold its organization intact
and give the best possible account of it
self at the polls in Greater New York. That
account will be great or small in proportion
TO the injury inflicted upon Tammany by
such assaults as are being made by the
self-styled New York Democracy OF the
Chicago Platform" Tammany will show
after the vote of New York is counted In
1900 which organization is most worthy of
that title.
The times., 1899-07-31

The gratifying news comes from Havana
that at last General Ludlow has suppressed
demonstration" This is encouraging to
the hope that after while our authority
in Cuba will be respected.
The times., 1899-07-31

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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-11-23

The adjourned special meeting of
City Council to consider the railwa V
crossing question was held Mond ay
evening at the City Hall. There
was a large number of citizens in
attendance and as at the previous
meeting there was the usual gener-
Gus flow of oratory. The merits and
dement's of First and Second SITS. as
crossings were discussed pro and con
with the result that. the wearied
councilmen reconsidered the vote by
which condemnation proc ceilings
were begun to open Second st and
upon roll call on the original motion
defeated it. Council thus rescinds
its action so far as the proceedings
to open Second st. are concerned
and leaves the matter as before
indefinitely postponed. Tie out
come maybe considered a victory for
the First st. contingent who petition
ed to have the reconsid Grafton taken
but the Second streeters declare that
they have gained nothing, simply
damaged the Second st. cause but
not helped their own. 1t is general
iy believed however that til o railway
company will now keep its word,
which was If the Second st. proceed
ings were annulled it would gran.
a crossing at First st. aud that the
work of grading the approaches to
the track a be begun at any time.
The action taken 10y council, al.
though a disappointment to the
Second st. residents would seem
the wisest under the circumstances.
The sentiment Of the people was al
most solidly against entering into
litigation with the company and it
did not seem possible to force eros
sings at both streets without doing
SO. And as the matter now stands
there is no sacrifice Of Second st.
rights. II is o up to the railway
company to fulfill its share Of the
agraepieit.