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The evening times., 1899-04-03
An Intricate Puzzle.

t.
A the cstersible purpose OF The trusts is to
promote economy by reducing expenses, art,, as
the greater part of the expense Of every kind of
production is the labor involved, il follows in
cyitably that the promotion of trusts involves
reduction OF labor. When two concerns are oper-
ated by consolidation at the former cost OF one
some OF the employees of one or both must be
thrown ont OF work, and when this process is re-
peated in thousands Of instances, Iaauy thousands
of persons must be deprived OF TIE Inra,,s of live
lihood. Til, .agt, which las long beer fcreseeE
by students OF political ecoaop,y, is now begin.
ming TO force itself upon public attention. and
measures to counteract it are being considered.
convention OF contractors representing several
classes OF worimen has been held ut Ind: :anapolis
10 organize movement against TIE trusts, and
it was resolved to buy only fror, parties not sf-
hliated with them. Ert, whiic this rlai ,cay.
succeed in cases, it will mai be effectra, in,
all, because there new Tiap.e CLASSES 50 COM
plctely under trust control that ccesuners ,anst
buy from item o: Sc -.itiout. Some Other WY
than this 10 fight ts trusts a1:ls, ie foufd and,
in view OF Attorney General Grig,S recent decla-
ration that the National overa,ncn. has re control
over them. it is dift;cai: 4 sec wfa. efrectual
plan can be had.
The evening times., 1899-04-03
The Modern "Degenerate."

one Of the words in common use just at
the present time is degenerate" The way
in which words once used only in litera ure
become part of the popular speech is rather
curious when one comes 10 think of it. In
ihe last generation, for example, "degener-
ate was rarely used as a noun. Some
Times an excited politician would endeayog
10 crush his opponent by calling him a
degenerate descendant" of somebody Or
other but that was about the only COLO
uuiaI use of the adjective. The present
use of the word as noun signifies, first,
that people in general have better un-
derstanding of scientific principles and
facts than they used to have, and. second,
that a class now somewhat prominent is
more or less precisely described by this
term.
4 hoy was arrested in Brooklyn the other
aay for setting fire to houses. He confess ed
after a time that he had caused something
like forty fires in the past two or three
wears. for the sake of seeing the engines
20 by; and it is more than suspected that
,he death of his younger brother and sister
some time ago WAS due TO him. Nowadays
that boy is called a degenerate. Once upon
a time he would have been considered ba
boy-a very bad boy, youthful criminal
given over to Satan-and parents would
have used him as warning wherever his
career was known. Why this change?
In the first place, it is coming to be gen
orally understood that persons, especially
children. who commit unaccountable
crimes are not always wholly responsible;
that a person may be sane on all subjects
except one. and yet have a stresk of GRIM
inal insanity, which becomes evident in the
repeated commission of some particular
crime There are other persons who, from
their infancy. are strongly predisposed 10
all kinds of crimipal actions. 1t is said
that such people can often be detected by
certain physical signs This Brooklyn
youngster is said TO have hands in VIII ca
The forefnger is the longest finger the sec-
ond, third, and fourth being considerably
shorter. This is considered by some a sign
nf degeneracy. Now, if these young GRIM
inals are possessed by some irresistible i'm
pulse. which leads them to transgress Law.
IL is manifestly unjust 10 treat them as if
they were fully responsible; and yet some
thing must be done for the protection of
society. The glimmering idea which even
ignorant people are beginning to have. that
causes outside ourselves often help 10
make us what we are-even to determine
character before birth-Ieads to a gentler
aud more intelligent treatment of the un-
fortunate, and a growing interest in science
fLaiv In 81,
what they are. In recognition of the fact
that such mortals as this boy are neither
quite sane nor wholly insane, but are the
The evening times., 1899-04-03
ROOseyelt's Testimony.
From the Portland Argus.)

IT I7'Ir wv I VI EUs.J
Governor Roosevelt's testimony before the Court
af Enquiry descriptive of the sort of food fur
nished the army has made great impression
upon the country, and is referred to one OF the
most complete, convincing, and unanswcrabe en-
dorsemcnts OF General Miles charges that has
yet been offered in the shape of direct testimony
And yet Governor Roosevelt simply reiterated in
his own picturesque and graphic language what
had been said by scores of witnesses before him.
His testimony was OF piece with all the rest; /;
it is the personality of the that gives it
Siecial c,tl,t;;a ;is
The evening times., 1899-04-03
The Wreck OC the Portland.
(Ero,, .ba Ros,o,, IIo.olJ,

il is possible that the position of the wreck
of the ill-fated steamer Portland has at last
been found. The travis of fishing schooner
brought 10 the surface several articles which
have been identified as belonging 10 the steamer
rs at least two of them-the iron springs OF
bed and the sounding lead-are not things that
would be likely to be moved TO any extent by
currents, there to some reasons to believe
that the hapless steamer went down close TO the
spot where the relics were dragged from the
occin-bottonl. If this he the position OF the
wreck. it absolutely settles one point-the Port
land went down at sea, and was not destroyed
by taking bottom. Where she is supposed
to be there is over $50 feet of water, SO she is
below the level that can be reached by divers
and. for this reason, the real cause of her loss
will never be known to a certainty.
The evening times., 1899-04-03
ther General Brooke has been authorized
to break 1t up and the time seems to have
arrived for him to act.
The Doctors Duty.

In no other profession is there higher
sense of the claims of humanity, more
unselfish readiness to respond to the ap
peais of the suffering, than among medical
men. One of the first teachings of the
medical college is that the demands OF
the afflicted, honest poor are superior to
those of wealth. So thoroughly is the doc
tor inspired by the spirit of duty that no
familiarity with pain and sorrow and no
experience with human ingratitude can
eradicate the feeling OF obligation or duh
the ears to the cries of affiiction. Only the
doctors themselves know how often the
weary practitioner gives up his needed rest
to attend persons from whom he cannot
expect even thanks, when those who are
officially charged with the treatment CT the
poor are not at hand. There are times
when the physician is on the verge of col
lapse from weariness, and when no hope
of gain could induce him to move, yet his
respect for duty will not allow him 10 re-
fuse call at the cost Of delay to the sick.
Although the exceptions are very few,
there are exceptions. If the report OF
case in New York is accurate, DR.. Lud-
brook is unlike the vast majority of men
who honor his profession. 1t is related
that child of eight years was fatally in
jured by a wagon in front of his home.
He was picked up crushed, but still
breathing, and carried to the sidewalk.
The nearest doctor was Ludbrook, but on
being told the nature of the case he re-
fused to go, saying he was busy. An am
bulance was summoned, but by the time
it arrived the child was dead. To re-
porter Dr. Ludbrook said; Il had a
patient in my office and did not think 1
would be justified in leaving. Had l not
been busy ] should have gone
The world may be grateful that this man
is a rare exception. There is not one ply
sician in a thousand who would not feel
bound 10 leave an ordinary patient to at
tend to an accident from which the victim
might bleed to death for lack of immediate
attention That the patient he did not
leave did not require instant care is in
dicated by the fact that the physician went
TO the door four times 10 tell the mes
sengers that he was busy. There can be
no question as TO duty in such case.
Nothing but attendance on patient who
may die if left for moment can justify
the refusal of a medical man to hasten to
an injured person whose state is represent
ed to him as critical. That the crowd in
the street which saw the child die hooted
and Kissed the physician, showed the
popular and right conception of what his
profession and common humanity required
of him.
The evening times., 1899-04-03
An East Indian Philanthropist.
(From the Springfield Republican,

The awakening of the scientific spirit in India
is illustrated by the gift .of Jamsetji Tata, OF
81 2J0. 900 for the endowment of university of
research. 1t is fattering that this new instit,,-
ton within the British Empire is 10 be modelled
on Johns Hopkins University. The scientific and
industrial development in India of late years has
been surprisingly rapid, and the time is clearly
at hand when that great empire. so far from
being market for European manufactures, will
be one of the worlds chief workshops. As Rud-
yard Kipling significantly observed years ago.
when that time comes the West win learn the
beauty Of highly developed system OF caste in
an industrial community.
The evening times., 1899-04-03
The Edible Sparrow.
,5 (Erom the Boston Herald.)

Some sarcastically suggests that The most
cficien- method to eSterminate the sparrows is
to apply the game laws to them. This of course,
is in view OF the neifectiveness of the game laws
to protect better birds from destruction We are
led by it To consider what has previously been
brought to mind in the sparrow discussion name
ly, that Tie sparrow. as bird furnishes excel
lent eating. II is nearly, if not quite, as edible
as other small birds which have more reputation
for tie table. In point of fact, it is slrewdly
suspected that good many ,sparrows are now
served up under different names and are
enjoyed by those who think they
have the taste of the cpic,ire ii the
sparrows could have the value with those who like
delicate bird flesh that their succiilency merits,
The evening times., 1899-04-03
Mr.. Gs,sc Resisp

Pubc opinion and nothing else has caused a
revision of the offensive regulations regarding the
examination of baggage at the custom houses
hut the effort 10 cast the odum of them on the
official who formulated them will deceive no.
body. since they would not have been promul-
gated without The approval of his superior of
icers. 1t is blunder for which Secretary Gage
is directly responsible, and which will not be
forgotten from his record unless he shall adopt
SET Of regulations which, while safeguarding
the interests of the Government, shall also con-
cede that Americans returning from abroad have
to respect.
The evening times., 1899-04-03

The Detroit experiment of municipal
ownership of street railway lines will be
watched with interest. 1t is significant
that in buying the lines, the city will have
TO pay the largest part, amounting TO mil
lions. not for any material property, but
for franchises which the city council gave
TO the companies for nothing. II the mu
nicipality had retained the ownership of
the franchises. it could afford to give the
best service for a two-cent fare. Ameri-
cans are the shrewdest business men in
the world but municipal government in
this country is the rankest folly and wick
edness.
The evening times., 1899-04-03
STRICKEN FATALLY IN CHURCH
Treasurer Waterman. of the Michi-
gan Central. Dies at Yonkers

treasurer waterman. OF the Mfchi-
gan Central. Dies at Yonisers.
New York. April Sd. A. Waterman,
treasurer Of the Michigan Central Railroad,
died at his home in Yonkers today after an
illness of twenty-four hours. He was at
tending Easter service yesterday in the
First Baptist Church with his wife and
daughter and was suddenly stricken with
illness. Within few moments he became
unconscious. and was carried from his pew
to the front of the church. A physician
was Immediately summoned but was una
bic TO revive him save for brief intervals
1t was not until o'clock that Mr.. Water
man could be revived sufficiently to be re-
moved to his home.
MIR. Waterman was sxty-five years old
His offices in the city were in the Grand
Central Station. He was a great friend of
the Vanderbilts and of Senator Depew
The evening times., 1899-04-03
MORE MONEY FOR WORKERS
Iron Mills Give Men Decided In
crease I'm Pay

Wilmington. Del. April 3.-The McCul-
Tough Iron Company. this city. has in
creased the wages of its rolling mill op-
orators on an average of 10 per cent. af-
fecting lao men.
The Wilmington Malleable Iron Compa-
ny has increased its molders from 5 to
10 per cent. and the Diamond State Com
pany it's 100 puddlers % cents ton.
The evening times., 1899-04-03
The Modern End.
{From I.ifc.)

II am sor,y,'' said the magazine c.lito-. cour-
teously, but we are no; accepting an, short sto-
ries now
..But the scene ef this Story said the cepf
dent contributor. is laid in = place that no.
body heard OF, ard is written in lam
guage that ono can understand
''yhcn, why didn't yoa sag so bciorcs', ex-
claimed the MAGAZINE editor, as he grasped it
eagerly.
The evening times., 1899-04-03
To BE Continued.

iFrom the Chicago Tribunc.)
The overturned coaches lay at the foot of the
enbankment where they had rolled when the
train left the track. The wreeking train had ar
rived, the crew had gone to work, and the
wounded had all been cared fo.
''Will you please tell me your personal expe-
ricrce in this accident?'' asked reporter, whip.
ping out his notebook
..Yeu win read about them. SIR" replied the
solemn-Iooking passenger. with slightly for
eign accent, whom he had addressed: ''in the
hoot | siall certainly publish about this coun-
try
The evening times., 1899-04-03
nut How.

Mrs. Auksh,Is- Doctor. how is ms husband this
morning.
DIR. Nonuthyng (irupres=iyely)-H is very
sick man.
'-oh, doctor. you don't think
''Rest assured. my dear madam. that my treat
ment will straighten him in less than
week"
The evening times., 1899-04-03

China is too late in putting up the bars.
Having granted many concessions, having
rented" territory TO certain powers, she
is now bound to give all others that have
navy a show. Also she will be forced to
increase the foreign holdings under the
claim that it is necessary to the best ad-
ministration, and especially to her own
The evening times., 1899-04-03
He Told the Truth.
lFrom the Chicago Trihupc.

tfro,n the Chicago Tribuncl
when went over to France couldn't make
anybody understand me, and vet my French
teacher told me l spoke the language like
native
''Did he say you spoke it like a native OF
Francef''
..N-no''
The evening times., 1899-04-03
A Peculiar DiHicuIty.

(From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.)
''Yes, Eddie slightly wounded in the first
fight. We have 4 letter from the regimen,ai
surgeon
''Where he wounded.''
''We not quite sure. The surgeon men
toned tine place, but don't know whether it
is an anatomical phrase a Filipino town.
The evening times., 1899-04-03

The complete collapse of the Filipino re-
bellion is near. fully two thousand Of
Aguinaidos deluded soldiers being ready to
lay down their arms. That the rest will
follow is beyond doubt
The evening times., 1899-04-03

4 correspondent for n New York naper
seriously asserts that he has learned the
Court OF Enquiry is convinced that can
ned roast beef is unfit to eat. Anybody
who could harbor the faintest shadow of
doubt after all the evidence the Court has
gathered would be the freak of the CEN
tury
The evening times., 1899-04-03
4 Checkered Life.

(Frem the Cleveland Plain Dealer)
.Since Reggy got that new check golipc s,,it
he cats in checks and lives in checks and slecps
in checks
Does lie talk in checks?''
''No; he makes his papa do that
The evening times., 1899-04-03
Such Ears,

(From the Cleveland Plain Dealcr.)
Where on earth are riy wooIen siinpers7''
Don't scold So, pa. George was here last
night, and he forgot to bring his ear m,Ifs, and
it was storming go hard when he went home that
L let him Use your slippers"
The evening times., 1899-04-03

Turks was long past due. The wonder is
that the former have been allowed to en-
joy so long a season of exemption from
outrage and massacre
The evening times., 1899-04-03
CURRENT HUMOR.
Penance Enaurh-

tFrom the Detroit Free Press.)
Well. Joe. | suppose YOU denied yourself ci
saTs during LeRt?"
NO; but my wife concocted LOT of nc,r on
ten dishes Tor dinner
The evening times., 1899-04-03

If the American syndicate for the ne
gotiation of big loan for the Cuban AS
sembly is composed of the persons whose
names are mentioned, the Assembly may
thank its stars that General Brooke has
blocked the game. There would be no
pickings left for the Assembly.
The evening times., 1899-04-03
Miles Conrt of Enquiry.-It was said

Miles tOnrt of Euquiry.-It was said
today that 1t would probably be ten days
yet before the Miles Court of Enquiry
would conclude its labors and begin pre-
pairing its report. The friends of General
Miles feel that the General has proved his
case and does not need to call another wit
ness in his behalf, but Major Lee, who is
acting as General Miles counsel before the
Court. has still number of witnesses
whom he thinks can give important evil
dence. Several of them are in Cuba but
they will all be here. it is understood,
within Il week.
The evening times., 1899-04-03

Gallant Officer.-"The death OF
Lieut.. john c. Gregg of the Fourth Reg
ular Infantry, in the Philippines" sIid an
army officer today. will be a great loss to
the army. Gregg was a magnificent speci-
men Of manhood and was one of the most
popular men in the service. AS soldier
he had few equals and no superiors of his
age. He was appointed TO West Point from
Pennsylvania and was graduated in 1887.
He was over six feet in height and per-
feet athlete. II seems almost incredible
that the Filipino savages should have got
him Lieutenant Gregg was perhaps the
best rifle and pistol shot in the army, and
that is saying great deal, for there are
some splendid marksmen in the service.
Several years ago Gregg made UP his mond
10 learn how TO shoot straight and accu-
rately. He practiced almost day and night
and at the expiration of year from the
time he took the matter up he won the
first prizes in all the target shooting con-
tests in the army. easily distancing men
who had been at it for years. Gregg was a
gallant and brave man. II his life could
have been spared he certainly would have
reached high rank, as he seemed born 10
command men, His death will be avenged,
however. terribly avenged; make no mis-
take about that.
The evening times., 1899-04-03

The Quny Conferencc.-Mr Quay
met number of his friends I'm Washing
ton and held a consultation with them
which lasted for several hours. II was re-
ported that the conference was prelimina-
ry move TO Mr.. Quay's withdrawal from
the Senatorial fight at Harrisonburg in fa-
vor of Chris Magee of Pittsburg. or some
other man to be selected by Quay. This is
denied positively today, however, by men
who are in Mr.. Quays confidence. Il
know, said one of Mr.. Quays most init
mate friends. that he has no idea of with
drawing in favor of Magee or anyone. His
intention is 10 stay in the fight even il the
legislature adjourns on April 20 without
electing Senator. Quays forces still con-
troll the situation. He has not lost a sin
gle man since the fight opened and he is
not likely to. His withdrawal at this time
would be virtual surrender to his enemies
and you can rest assured that he viii new
er surrender. He may be licked eventually.
but 1t win have to be by square knock
out"
The evening times., 1899-04-03
GENERALI WASHINGTON
- NEWS AND GOSSIP.

Crokeris Coming Ordeal.-By far the
week will obe the examination Of Richard
Croker, the boss of Tammany Hall, before
legislative committee, specially appoint
ed to probe into the affairs of Greater New
York territory The committee will or
ganize today and probably get down to
business t0morrow. Mr.. Mazet, the chair
man of the committee, announces that he
is not a PLAT tool:" that he intends to
hew to the line and let the chips fall where
they may" This has familiar ring. 1t
is, OF course, only coincidence that Mr..
Mazet will commence his investigation by
summoning Mr.. Croker and Tammany
leaders
Mr. Croker, it is said. is likely to be the
first witness 20 appear before the Mazet
committee. He will probably be followed
by George Gould. The Republican leaders
In New York have maintained that Mr..
Croker would not dare to face an investi-
eating committee. When the famous Lex
ow investigating committee was organized
few years ago Mr.. Croker suddenly dis
covered that he had pressing business to
look after in London. This business pre-
vented his return to New York until after
the Lexow committee adjourned. However,
Mr.. Croker now states that he will cheer
iuily appear Delore the MaZet committee
and lively session is anticipated. The ex-
animation of George Gould ought to furnish
mighty interesting reading matter.
Mr. Croker's friends are confident that he
will come Off with flying colors from his
encounter with the MaZet committee. He
is not the kind of a man to get ratified cas-
iiy and the assertion is made that he has
Kept himself so far in the background that
IL Will be next TO impossible TO fasten any
thing upon him of damaging character.
Ii Mr.. Croker can get through his coming
examination without sustaining any Sc
rions wounds he can hereafter regard him
self as immune from political attacks.
Chairman Mazet says that his committee
is prepared to sit all summer if necessary
TO complete its investigation.
The evening times., 1899-04-03

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