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The times., 1899-04-14
Colds and Intempernnce.

'''"' '''e - i""' 'iSP'''"-l
The temperance advocates ought to give more
attention TO the eradication OF spring colds.
There is nothing that drives 10 drink more
strongly than cold of that kind, which inf,ames
the eyes. mouth, nose throat and head. and dulls
the conscience. The victim cannot cat, work.
taste, smell, and feels nothing except what is
disagreeahle Liquor will cure cold. il the
cure is attempted in the right way and the wild
desire for some cure plays havoc with the best
resolutions framed Immediately after the cure
of previous cold. The temperance people ought
to meet this danger at its origin. not by pointing
out the evils OF the remedy, but by removing
the complaint. They should publish volume of
remedies. of which there several million.
In the month of April. they should send ont mis-
sonaries on domiciliary visits, the in
fuenza in its early stages take it when it is
simply disagreeable novelty and drive it out be
fore il becomes haunting demon, a pestilence
restless, and irresistible enemy. The way TO
deal with ntemperance is to strike at the causes
The times., 1899-04-14
A Foolish Boycott.

II is often said that New York people. by
which is meant those whose whole life has
been spent in that city are more provin-
cial in many ways and particularly in the
least commendable ways, than persons who
live in what are rated as provincial COM
munities. That they exaggerate the relative
importance of whatever belongs to their
own tt.sn is apparent in the columns OF
most OF their newspapers. There is other
strong Evidence 10 sustain the charge in
the business mems boycott of the Even
ing Post" II is easy TO find a substantial
reason why fair minded people should re-
fuse TO read that newspaper and should be
unwilling TO contribute to its support. 1t
has a genius for Irritating persons who
do not agree with its opinions, and even
those who do. by the obvious malice of its
comments. II is perfect example OF pure
"cussedness.''
When, however. business men boycott IL
not for the manner of its statements. but
because 1t tells truth. or what IL believes
to be truth, tt is unpaiatabie 10 them.
they exhib'' .iarrowness that would be
'oohtN III olis IN dl iSoidltu NiildBe-
Those bus. sess establishments have with
drawn their advertisements from the
Evening Post" because ii said that slip
pers and gloves and like articles could be
bought cheaper in London than in New
Yerk. The assertion is not denied, but
5Iiiy the right of New York newspaper
10 make IT, This is an assault on the
liberty OF the press that could be made by
& number of merchants. acting in concert,
only in New York or in Squedunk. I, is
easy to see that II such policy should be
general, right and justice would have no
voice in the world These intolerant mer-
chants would have TO submit TO many evils.
The times., 1899-04-14
Trusts and the Parties.

There is an eagerness on the part OF
the Republicans in the New York Leeis-
lature to have it understood that there is
no party question involved in the anti
trust measure, regardless Of the fact that
in the votes party lines are drawn as dis-
tinctly as in the case of measures tnat
are known to be political. There is only
too much cause to believe that the Repub-
licans are much less favorable to anti
trust bills that will accomplish something
than the Democrats. They are willing
enough to berate the trusts and urge en-
actments that are as imperative as the
Sherman Federal law, but they do not ap-
near TO be enthusiastic over the New York
bill to perfect the antitrust statute. Ihis
bill is based on the decisions OF the courts;
1t is intended to remove all the defects
by which the unlawful combinations have
been able to continue their operations, but
by an almost strictly party vote the Re-
pubIicans refused to accept it from the
committee
There is no reason why the war on trusts
should not be political issue and
party question. Both parties are pledged
to the destruction of the trusts, but 1t Is
apparent in New York, at least, that each
party has its own ideas about how the
thing is to be done. Each must push It's
own scheme and the public will be able
to Judge which, if either, is sincere, or
whether both are merely pretending. 1t
is nonsense to talk about keeping any
sort of measure out of politics II IT calls
for legislative action and if the two par
ties do not agree about any part OF IT.
1t is only by party action that there is
ever any legislation on subjects about
which men differ II may be said that the
suupression of trusts ought to be favored
by everybody, but as matter OF TACT IL
is not, and there is a suspicion that as Re-
publican legislation is responsible Tor
their existence and as they are known
TO be generous contributors to Republican
campaign funds, we can hardly hope that
legislators of that party will be careful to
see that there is no opening through which
the trusts can escape. In the Sherman law
we have an example of Republican trust
legislation. Or, if that is sound, in the
opinion of the Republican Attorney Cen
eral that it is virtually worthless.
In these facts there Is reason enough
why the Democrats should make posi-
tive party question of antitrust legsla-
ton. no matter how loud the Republican
execration of the trusts may be. BY max
ing it a party question. the business of
legislating against them is not left to
chance and to individual opinion. but re-
ceives very careful consideration. Let
the Republicans. if they choose, raise an
antitrust banner, too; but they are pretty
sure to raise a cynical laugh among the
people by doing It.
The times., 1899-04-14

The whole country will be sorry that
General Wheeler could not have been re-
tanned in the service as a major general.
1t is something that the President has
so far bowed to public sentiment as TO
keep him in uniform even with reduced
rank. General Wheeler conducted the fight
ing in front of Santiago. course of con-
duct which. in his own interest. was wrong.
He should have remained several miles in
the rear and devoted himself to the mill
tary investigation of high balls, ser
vice which can only be properly performed
in hammock. Then he would have been
a hero and major general. AS matters
stand ne is only little old Fighting Joe,
a brigadier, and compelled to beg for a
chance TO get his throat cut by the Tagal
savages.
The times., 1899-04-14
To ,Iarchand'S Credit.

NrIoh the inuiahdpo!s NcWs-l
The work done by Major Marchand. however.
robbed 1t is OF its political importance with
regard to the Soudan. must not he underesti-
mated He started in with a small expedition
in the summer Of 1896. His crossing OF equatorial
Africa from the extreme west 10 the extreme
east means a journey OF something like $500
miles; part of the way land never trod by
white men before. His timely presence at
Fashoda while unproductive Of the results he
and his companions had hoped for, owing 10 the
success meanwhile Of the British and Egyptian
arms was vet, undoubtedly. the Of CIV
ing France special advantages in the compromise
that had to he effected; for the actual posses
sion Of Fashods gave France small cogn Of
vantage. When the history OF the Mlrehand ex-
pedition TO be fully told, it will be seen
that this French officer has performed no snail
feat and that his long march through hostil. and
unknown countries has not been the least p'ueky
on record Major Marchand has certainly added
10 the worlds geographical knowledge OF tho
parts traversed. and it is certain that his gallant
effort will not so Unrewarded.
The times., 1899-04-14
There Is an Under stratum.

From the indianapolis Tribune.)
All the reputable Boston papers seem TO be
heartily ashamed Of the unpatriotic exhibition
made at the recent ''anti-expanson'' meeting
there, at which the name of Aguinado was loud
Is and repeatedly cheered and that of President
Mckinley hissed. The papers aver that the meet
ing was not at all representative OF the people
Of Boston or Massachusetts, notwithstanding the
fact that several men Of distinguished Massa-
chusetts families participated 1t is to be hoped
that this is true. 1t is TO be hoped that there is
younger generation in Massachusetts, that is
not touched with the senile dry.rot OF Boutwell,
and Hoar.
The times., 1899-04-14
Peace.
(From the Philadelphia Ledger)

Now that with Spain il diplomatic as
well az commercial relations with tha, nation wll
be resumed. and the Treaty OF Peace will be fol-
lowed by the negotiations OF a general commercial
treaty. Business activities will be quickened, and
the United States. sensible OF its strength, but
with the wisdom to keep its sword sheathed, ex-
cept in the event OF absolute necessity will fur
nish another demonstration that the victories
Of peace are greater. more benefcent, than those
OF war.
The times., 1899-04-14
Jefferson Not n spoiIsman.

(FIom the Baltimore SUM
jefferson not spokesman. When first elect
ed President he found himself in an embarrassing
position. Most OF the officers held by Federal
lists, and many of his own partisans clamored for
wholesale removals. jefferson resisted the de-
mand lie made few removals for good and
sufficient cause, but he acted uniformly on the
principle that difference of politics was not a
reason for the removal OF competent and faith
full subordinate. And yet there are millions Of
of both parties today who ready and
anxious TO demoish the civil service system and
make the offices the spoils Of victory. That was
not Jeffersons idea OF Democracy.
The times., 1899-04-14
Thc difference.
CFrom the rhiladelphia Ledger )

F rom The FIhTadeIphIa Ledger)
In France if Roosevelt had declared that a
beef ration was utterly unfit he would have
been denounced traitor. In popular gov
crnmcnt, as we understand it, the system works
better. So truth be in the field says Milton,
let her and falsehood grapple, and we are strong
enough to wait the issue with confidence. The
abuses of the Crimean War were laid bare by an
investigation, which was so far-reaching in its
results that Kitchener's wonderful campaign was
made possible in the Soudan. We show the de-
iects of our army ration, and shall get a
better ration and better soldiers in the future.
The times., 1899-04-14
"Cousin George"

The famous Admiral is every whit as frank and
outspoken in talking politics he was in talk
ing business to bumptious foreign admrals who
attempted to snub him and meddle with his
plans in Manila Bay Cousin George may not
understand all the variations and vagaries OF
political parties but is there man belonging
TO any political organization in America who
doesn't admire him for his loyalty, his faithful
ness TO duty as he finds 1t, his saving common
sense9
The times., 1899-04-14
Mans InhumRnity,

FTuHI lHe 81 FaUI FIOheef T'Ftss.J
The bill providing that prisoners under life
sentence may be eligible to parole after twenty
years imprisonment, provided they have had a
record during that time OF uniform good conduct
and provided, also, that the board OF prison man
ayers and the board OF pardons shall concur in
approving the parole, defeated in the House
yesterday We make the prediction that the
time will come when every member whose name
is recorded in opposition to this bill will be
heartily ashamed Of his vote
The times., 1899-04-14
The Good Fortune Before Them,


1t is not because tie Tigal insurgents are not
brave that they aresssos konstantly driven back
by the American troops. When the flying garri-
son Of Santa Cruz was intercepted by the Ameri-
cans, opportunity was given the troops TO sur
render. but they refused. and died fighting. Viii,
training and education, these men would make
both good soldiers and good citizens
The times., 1899-04-14
An Accomplished Fact.
(From the Hartford Cournnt.)

tfrom the Hartford Courant.)
The war with Spain is really and truly
ended President Mckinley definitely passes it
TO the historians in the proclamation pub
lished this morning. II, in the course Of human
events, the Carlists the Republicans get
the upper hand at Madrid. they may possibly
raise an academic question to the regularity
and validity of the ratification. But needn't
borrow trouble about that. What is done is
done.
The times., 1899-04-14

Consul Fowler, at Cheefoo China de-
clares that the province of Tai-an is too
rich in silver TO mention. Yet our friend,
Mr. Bryan, would shut us out OF Asia al
together. II is sixteen to one right now
that he would not be willing to exchange
single cask of Jamaica for whole vein
of Tai-an
The times., 1899-04-14

Thomas Jefferson, whose birthday yes
terday was, might have been shocked at
the lack of republican simplicity at one of
the New York dinners in his honor. but
he would have been pleased, if he had
looked on the great gathering, to observe
that his exalted culinary ideas are still
held IN honor by his political descendants.
The times., 1899-04-14
CIRCULATION STATEMENT

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The times., 1899-04-14

At Manila, the proclamation of the
American Commission is having a good
effect on the Filipinos, and the efforts TO
keep II from reaching the insurgent troops
The times., 1899-04-14

because of the enforced silence OF the only
mouthpieces of the people. Nothing could
be more mischieyous and shortsighted
The times., 1899-04-14

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six 10 nine curtain calls after each OF the
three acts in which the legend is told.
The combination was forced to appear be-
fore the spectators again and again, and 10
bow its Acknowledgements In a manner that
must have been soul-torturing to those who
declare that II is not artistic to abdicate
character In order to express personal
qualification.
With two striking exceptions the cast
of yester-evening was identical with that
of earlier years. The more notable of this
duo is Nine. -Heink. whose sing
ing of the role of 0rtrud was undoubtedly
the sensation Of the night Nine. Schu-
mann Heink is possessed of contralto of
great power and the finest quality. She
is a mistress of the art of singing and
produces her notes with technical perfec-
tion that redoubles the charm of their
purity and strength. OF extreme clear
ness and sweetness in both the upper and
lower registers her voice has certain
timbre hardly describable. Nine. Schu-
mann Heink phrases well, enunciates dis
tinctly, and works with really remarkable
feeling. In the passages beginning En-
tweihte Gotter, helst jetzt meiner Rache'
and .Ha! dieser StolZ es sohl mich lehren"
in the second act, as well as in her duet
with Elsa and in the quintette preceding
the finals OF the first act. Nine. Schumann-
Heink was heard TO especial advantage.
each rendering evoking a storm of ap-
plause. q
The new star is also an actress of con-
siderable ability. The role of Ortrud calls
for clearness of conception and strength
in portrayal rare in opera and both of these
qualities the performer gave 1t. Several
of her scenes with Friedrich proved really
notable, and would have enabled her to
win distinction histrionically had her
vocal pretentions not been incomparably
greater.
The Elsa of Nine. Nordica also created
the most favorable remark. Despite a
very slight nasal twang the great singer
is heard with excellent effect, her voice
being liquid and her range rather notable.
The many difficult solos that fall to the
part OF Wagner's heroine were well given
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-21

The ballet Is said TO have been In
rented by the duchess OF Maine In Paris.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-21

value at more rapid rate than q SINH
lar change has taken place In European
countries. But that indirect benefit has
no such effect upon immigration as an
equivalent rise in money wages would
have had, because il Is human nature
to think more of the pay received, in
any field of labor, than of the expenses
necessarily involved In getting the
wages.
Thefact that while prices for finished
products have been falling so fast and
far there has been an actual increase
in wages is very noteworthy vindi-
cation of the tariff system under which
the changes have taken place. II shows
that the American people have speedily
gained the advantages OF buying their
necessaries and comforts In one OF the
cheapest markets of the world, while
they have not reduced the wages OF
American worldngmen In the process
and have kept the remuneration of la-
Dor far above the best European stand
point.
What more does the Register
want? What better statistical support
Of the republican tariff doctrine which
has been the rule Of legislation nearly
all the time for the last "a years could
be asked ?-Cleveland Leader.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-21
A young Deer Hunter. shot.

One Of the most remarkable shots on
record has been made by n i2-year-old
boy OF San Bernardino, who shot and
instantly killed good-sized deer with
a 22-caliber rifle. The record is likely
TO stand some time before being broken.
And II wasn't mere chance shot,
either. The young man, whose nameis
Lee Thomas, was camped with his pa
rents at Strawberry peak. one OF the
picturesque points of the San Ber-
nardlno mountains. With some boy
friends the youthful nimrod went out
for a ramble. He took his repeating
rifle along. lust for fun" While pro-
ceeding down gully the boys heard
some animals cracking the brush be-
low, and standing still to await develop
ments, three deer burst into view.
Quick as flash with the instinct OF
huntsman. Thomas brought the gun
to his shoulder and pumped five bull
let's at the monarchs Of the glen before
they located the sound. But the last
bullet proved effective, hitting deer
In about the only vulnerable spot for
80 small charge-thc eye. The young
man will always treasure the trophies
OF his youthful but remarkable feat
San Francisco Examiner.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-21
TARIFF AND WAGES.
The Substantial Advantages That
Have Been Enjoyed by Amer
lean Wage-Earners.

The always querulous Sandusky
Register feels, or affects, q good
deal Of concern over an editorial re-
Gently published in this paper. in which
the decrease in immigration, especially
from the more prosperous and progress
sive countries of Europe, was explained
as due, In large measure. TO the fact
that the average wages of workngmen
had lately been increased at as great
rate in England and France as In the
United States. The article was based,
we explained, upon statistics just is
sued by the bureau of labor, at Wash
ington.
The Register claims that the whole
argument for the protective tariff Is
given away by such admissions regard
Ing the movement of wages In this
country and Europe, calmly ignoring
the vital fact that there is still a great
difference between the actual amount
of wages, in favor of the American ar
tisan and laborer. Although the rate
of advance In wages has been as high
In some European countries as IL has
been in the United States. for the past
25 years. this only means that
the great gulf formerly separating the
American from the European level has
not been increasing. But IL has not
grown appreciably less, and the Ameri-
can workingman has retained most Of
his early advantage. Therefore the old
inequality in wage rates which the
tariff system of the republican party
was created TO Offset has still 10 be
reckoned with in legislation.
In one important respect the Ameri-
can wage-earner has enjoyed an adj
vantage over his European rival which
does not show in statistics of wages.
The fall in prices Of the necessaries Of
life has been greater here than In Eu-
rope, and hence the American work
ingman finds his pay increasing in real
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-21
WORK OF PROTECTION
Our Foreign Trade and Its Vast
Significance.
James r. Keene Points out the IRE.
mendous Increase OF National
Wealth Resulting from the
Decrease of Imports.

A notably impressive statement is
that of Mr.. James X. Keene regarding
the present fiscal position of the United
States, chiefly as the result of an Geo.
romic policy which has increased the
use and consumption of our domestic
products while at the same time dimin-
ishing our use of the products of other
countries Nobody will accuse Mr..
heene of talking politics when he
draws attention 10 this wonderful de-
velopment of national prosperity. In
deed. so far as any public expression
o. his on that subject goes he can hard
ly be said 10 have any politics.
Jay Gould once said that while he be-
longed to any or all parties, his only
rolitics was the Erie road. Mr.. Keene's
politics may be said, in the same sense,
to be the stock exchange. Judged by
the authorized interview which he gave
out for publication few days ago he
ought TO be republican and protec-
ZIONIST but If he Is he has not said so.
In that interview, while testifying TO a
condition which could only proceed
frcm IS months of protection, he re-
trains from the acknowledgment of any
obligation TO the system which defends
the great home market as means OF
enabling American producers 10 sue
cessfuly reach out after the worlds
markets. But we should let Mr.. Keene
tell the story of projections grand
achievements In his own way. He says:
To my mind the foreign trade Of the
United States Is the fundamental factor In
the present situation. Most people have
apparently not yet appreciated its signin-
cameo. The government figures OF foreign
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-21
II. Real Meaning.

The real meaning Of the open door is
simply guarantee Of equal opportu-
nifty TO trade and under like conditions
and II does not exclude tariff for rev.
enue or protection which may be
thought necessary for the support OF
the government. II simply means that
there shall be no discrimination. All
the questions raised by the anti-expan-
sionists have been thought Of and taken
into account by those who believe In
growth. Assistant Secretary OF State
MeilSlejohn sees no difficulty In treat
ing the Philippines as a colony and
lcgislating especially for them. II can
be depended upon that whatever the
outcome, existing industries In the
United States will neither be destroyed
nor Naturalization On. W Press.