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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12

Today's news dispatches tell that the off,
GERS and men of the First Nebraska Regi-
ment OF volunteers, which has been in the
hardest Of the fighting in Luzon, have petit
toned the commanding general to be re-
lieved from further duty at the front for
the present in order that the sick and
wounded of the regiment may recover
health and the comparatively we'll men
may recuperate from the facilitating eff
fects OF the long struggle in the hot jungle
against persistent foe. This is an entirely
proper request and is not to be COMPOUNDED
with the suggestion OF characterization
which some Of the anti-imperialists would
like to instill into the volunteers in the
Philippines. The First Nebraska has writ
ten a splendid record for itself in this cam
paign- 1t has lost many men and is now
exhausted by heat and fatigue and inces-
SAINT lighting. Ii is the part of good gen
ers!ship to permit it to be restored 10 good
condition by means of rest in Manila or
at some other point where plain guard
duty is to be performed
II is probable that the opponents of the
administration will seize upon this incident
and make it appear that it indicates a ten
dency among the volunteer troops in Luzon
10 rebel against their enforced continuation
III SCI VICE IelldpS some ultra follower OF
Mr.. Edward Atkinson will claim that the
petition is the result of the notorious
pamphlets issued by that patriotic citizen.
We shall probably hear good deal during
the next few days from the Little Americans
about the martyrdom of the First Nebraska
and the other volunteer regiments which
have not Yet petitioned for rest. 1t is
likely that Gen. Otis Will be censured for
persisting in keeping the Nebraskans and
the kansans and the other volunteers at
the front when there are fresher regiments
in Manila
As a matter of fact. while, as has been
said, IT is wise general who rests his
troops, IT is at the same time necessary for
him to keep seasoned men at the front as
long as they can stand the strain The
First Nebraska Regiment is now veteran
lied. Even in its debihtated condition 1t is
probably worth a regiment of twice its size
as regards familiarity with the jungle and
the ways of the native troops and the
necessities of the campaign The fact
merely is that the time has come. as iudi-
Gated by the request from the men them
selves. when it is prudent to change COM
mands- IL all probability If the campaien
should not be over before the time comes
10 ship the Nebraska regiment home, and
an emergency should arise requiring ad-
diuonaI troops at the front, Gen Otis
would md no more eager or willing soldiers
IN MS army than these same weary troops
who now plead for q bit Of vacation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
INC Elying Machine

Interest in tde flying machine prospects
OF the coming century is reawakened by
the announcement just made that Prof
Langley who has been experimenting for
some time past in this vicinity, with the
assistance OF public funds. is about TO test
a new machine, large enough 10 carry one
or TWO men, Heretofore no living being has
been Entrusted to the new contriyances. and
there Is no assurance that they can ever
De made sufficiently safe in starting. and
stopping TO warrant their use by passen-
gers But that man can construct a ma
chine which will fly that Is which will
sustain itself in the air and maintain mo-
uon. IS no longer TO be doubted The oues-
ton now TO be solved is one OF degree
How Tar can practicable machine be
made TO fly and how easily can il he
brought to the ground? 1t is assumed that
once the problems Of suspension and mo-
ton have been solved the matter of con-
strucung large or small machines will
adjust itself In season as materials are
improved and processes are bettered Yet
after all the inquiry arises whether there
Is in the flying machine prospect of TODAY
anything that seriously affects the future
OF the present modes Of travel. Imagina-
tive peerers into the future belive that they
can see a world surrounded by a futtering
atmosphere of these aerial conveyances.
They forecast liulitless speeds. causing rev.
political conditions, But after all are these
dreams in any measure justified by the
logic Of the case7 Man travels today at a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
Deyvey's Homecoming Plans,

1t appears from today's news that Adj
n1iral Dewey has elected 10 return home
without further delay and that he will
proceed by the Susz route, thus first touch
ing this country presumably at New York.
This decision will, of course, disappoint
many hundreds of thousands of people liv-
ing in the western stretches Of the country,
who hoped that Admiral Dewey might be
persuaded to return by way of San Fran
cisco and thence across the continent But
it Is not to be questioned hat the hero of
Manila bay will eventually reach all parts
Of the United States, for his return home
will doubtless be marked by a continuous
performance in the way of receptions and
ovations, and he will unquestionably be
invited hither and thither, with such sug-
gestions of national desire that hs Will not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
Mr. Rryan's Enlistment Recalled.

The Sd Nebraska Volunt eers-knOwn for
a time as the Bryan regiment-was mus
tered out of the service yesterday, and the
officers and men are now en- route home
The regiment saw no fighting, but was sent
to Cuba last fall and had since been en-
ployed in the island. Its record is good,
and it shares in the Enthusiastically
very high-bestowed upon those soldiers
who, after the flare and blare of the war
was over. accepted the unattractive tame
ness of guard duty with manly willingness,
and served the government to the end with
devotion.
And, naturally, this brings up the mill
tary career of Mr.. Bryan, who on the eve
of the sailing of the regiment for Cuba
threw up his commission as colonel and re-
turned to the field of politics. He tried to
secure the regiments discharge, but when
that failed, owing to the great need of the
government for troops at that time, he
did not hesitate to leave his men in the
lurch and return home alone. He gave as
his reason his unwiIlingness to remain IN
uniform now that no more fighting ap-
peared TO be on the cards.
Mr.. Bryan made no reputation for him
self as d soldier. His title did not even
stick to him. He seemed to shed that at
the same time he shed his shoulder STRAPS
He has not been called colonel since. Or
dinarily, title sticks to a man with ease
In this country. And titles are worn with
ease But Mr.. Bryan's had been quite for
gotten unit! the mastering out of his old
regiment recalled the fact that for a brief
season ne was on the pay roll of the gov
eminent as a soldier
His resignation was a funk on Mr.. Bry-
ans part And it is the only one In all the
history of the western volunteers. Not only
ola Inc Sd Nebraska go to Cuba and do its
duty there, but the western men in the
Phlhppines have been earning great fame
IN that quarter. They, too, enlisted for the
war with Spain, but they have continued
10 serve the government in all emergencies.
ana the latest report from General Otis Is
tnat their spirits are still high and !oval
Ihey are not even disposed with grudging,
measured patriotism to hold the govern
fhent 10 any hard-and-fast reading of tho
terms of their enlistment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
Havana's Anti-Undershirt Law.

What's this in hot Havana where they're
clearing out the dirt?
The laboring mans obliged to hide his
honest undershirt!
If he violates the statute they. will shut him
up in jail
And an effort to evade it with "dickey's"
sure to fail
Perhaps the time Is coming when a work
man warm ard tired
Must put on ruffied bosom to prevent his
getting fired.
Silk hats and patent feathers, cuffs and COL
lars neat and clean,
They must show while on the sand-pile
they irradiate the scene.
Bring forth their picks and shovels ere they
trudge along their ways,
We will trim them up with ribbons; We will
deck them with bouquets;
And the undershirt We'll Danish. Men shall
never see it more.
Save in pictured advertisements for some
big department store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12

speed which, when measured by his motion
of century ago is breathless. He can be
sent along by steam on land at the rate of
sixty miles an hour for considerable dis
tanceS, and in spurts he has whirled ahead
at hundred-mle rate. In the average
relation what is to be gained or lost by the
addition of half hundred miles to this
rate? What if the travel time between
New York and Washington be reduced from
five to two hours? Or even what if the time
from New York TO San Francisco should
be cut down to two days? In these days of
instantaneous communication by wire the
necessity of the physical presence is by no
means so great or important as in former
years. As a matter of fact the business
schedules are measured even now by min
utes instead of by days The flying ma
chine could not affect the nearness of
minds and minds control the world rather
than bodies. In trans-oceanic travel some
gain might be effected but the same condi-
tons apply to this factor in the equation.
The prime requirement of today is for
safety, rather than for greater speed. If
the aerial vehicle can insure more certainty
in this respect it will be a boon to human
ity. But all known conditions throw some
doubt upon its success in this particular.
The hying-machine will clearly be at the
mercy Of the upper currents of the air,
which are known to be of violent force and
which cannot be foretold. In inter-conti-
mental travel the airship may free the
tourist from the fortunes of seasickness.
In land travel by reduction of the time
spent on the journey, it will probably re-
dOund to his comfort in many ways. 1t
may be that it will largely supplant other
means of transportation because of its
greater appeal to the physical senses. But
that 1t will accomplish reactions or revolu-
lions does not now seem possible, save Us
the luxury of travel and the mastery over
a hitherto dominant element may serve to
change mems minds and dispositions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
Mag New Building.

From the Minneapolis Times.
The Washington Evening Star is about to
put up a magnificent new office building
for the better accommodation of it's ever
increasing business. The new structure
will be nine stories in height and of the
modern steel construction, with outer walls
of white marble. 1t will be as nearly fire.
proof as the builders art can make 1t, and
will be fitted up with the latest machinery
and conyeniences for the production of a
metropolitan newspaper. In a special edi-
ton last Saturday The Star described it's
new building and told the interesting story
of the papers growth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
Conservative Commercialism Ma
Prevent Panic,

We" 1orK correspondence Philadelphia Press.
In the commercial world 1t is noticed that
d most healthful and encouraging con-
servative spirit prevails everywhere and
to that is due the fact that, notwithstand-
ing increase in prices our enormous export
of manufactured products continues and
increases, although there has been some
falling off in the export of cotton and agri-
cultural products. II the same symptoms
characterized what is called legitimate
business and manufacture that have been
the conspicuous features of the speculative
world, then there would be the gravest
alarm, and We should find our bankers cur
failing and preparing for the worst Just
as they curtailed and made preparation
for disaster when 1t was certain that we
should have war with Spain.
1t Is In the domain Of general business
manufacture and commerce that prudent
men here discover the restraining Influences
which VIII prevent, as they hope, that
widespread devastation which genuine
panic would be sure to occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
SHOOTING STARS.
Relieved of Responsibility,

WHAT political party do we think of
jinin'?'' asked the neighbor.
l haven't paid much 'tention to politics
lately, answered Mr.. Corntossel. There
pubhcans an democrats an popuIists has
all made 1t their great object in life to
peneht the farmer. / reckon 1 may as well
let EN- fight 1t out among themselves as
TO who shall have the job o keerin' fur me
While go ahead an make ready fur sum-
mer boarders'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
The Monster in Our Midst.
From the Charleston IS. CT News and Courier

from the charleston Is Co News and Courier.
Let the mob spirit continue unbridled, -
says the Augusta Chronicle. land the vic
tins will not always be negroes" Nor will
the mob always be composed of white men,
as appears from the report of a lynchine
in Galena, Kan, this week. The Savannah
Press speaks truly when 1t says 1.-The
white race has deeper interest in preserv-
ing law and order than the negro. If mobs
and lynchings are to be ENCOURAGED and
apologized for as one of our institutions
the doom OF the white race, as we'll as the
black, is already written" Public evils are
usually OF slow growth: The lynching evil
Is a great one already. but no man can as
sign limit to its possible developments if
1t continues unchecked by an earnest and
strong public sentiment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
The Only Case.

What is there that a man can do which
woman has been unable to accomplish"
asked Mr.. Meektons wife.
He was silent.
''Leouidas." she said severely, II was
addressing you. Is there anything d man
can do that woman Cannot?"
We'll, Henrietta. you know that a man
can manage for six or seven dollars to get
d hat fit to wear on any occason-but
that's the only case / can think of, Hen
rietta, wherein he possesses any advantage
whatever" -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12

feel disposed to become a hermit and to
prevent the people from expressing in a
personal manner their sense Of gratitude
and admiration. AS the case now stands,
Admiral Dewey will reach these shores in
season for a participation in the Iniepend-
ence Day celebra ton. The cor1binatio
ought to make a Fourth of July such as
this country has never known before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
The Message,

Tell the foe that we will never yteld!"
exclaimed the Filipino chieftan.
Yes, general
Tell them we will fight 1t out If we have
to work on legal holidays to do it..
Yes, general. What them"
why. then if they get down to business
and offer cash compromise, you take it
quick"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
Not Borne Out by Facts.
From the New York Mail and EXPRESS

In the course of a discussion of naval
affairs in England, some of the London
papers have criticised the Naval Academy
at Annapolis, saying that 1t turned ONT
young prigs utterly unable to understood
and command men," who are 80 filled
with their own Importance as to treat the
old officers in the most insubordinate man
ner." The behavior of these young officers
in the war with Spain failed to furnish auy
grounds for such assertions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12

When Tod Sloan met the Prince of Wales,
his highness compimented him by saying
he was a great jockey The jockey abso-
lutely ignored any temptation to recipro-
cate by telling his new acquaintance that
he is a great prince. 1t is to be feared that
Jockeys will not do in polite society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12

0In order to avoid delays. on nc
count of personal absence. letters to
THE STAR should not he addressed
to any Individual connected with the
office. but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Depart
Bients, according to tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12

Havana's new law which prevents work.
ers from being seen in public in their I'M
dershiIts will be construed as another blow
at the classic drama in which the pink gar
ment as combined with breast plate or
toga Is essential to the portrayal of Roman
character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12

The offer of $1,000 by the managers of the
state fair to General Funston and his men
10 initiate their feat of swimming the Lu-
zon river Is pretty convincing proof that
Kansas does not know how to treat a hero
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
VIII Make Good Use of His Wealth,
from the Newark Advertiser.

Andrew Carnegie retires from the con-
troll of the great steel industry which
bears his name with about $780, 600 coo in
his inside pocket, besides all the great
wealth which he had previously acquired.
In Carnegie's case, however, the bulk of
the wealth will doubtless be given out in
benefactions. He has already donated sew
eral millions to public objects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
Her Theory.

What makes young Mr. Bught wear his
hair so long, said Maud.
"Oh. it isn't his fault, poor boy" replied
Miss Cayenne. HE has baen nonized so
much he doesn't feel comfortable without a
NAME"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12

1t is to be assumed that bold, bounding
citizen like the governor of Colorado would
never think of taking refuge behind that
phrase incorrectly reported without the
fullest warrant and provocation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
Obstinacy.

We're trying, oh heather, as hard as we can
To change the hard life you have led;
we'd put up our guns and be glad. to a man,
If you'd only hold still and be fed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12

Communities which plead poverty as an
excuse Tor lynching fail to figure on the
greater loss which town sustains when il
thus discredits itself in the eyes of the gen.
eral public. A lynching is an exceedingly
poor advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12

If Aguinaldo were a practical man he
would end the war and hasten to get in
line for a roof-garden engagement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12

Even the Philadelphians who bought
heely motor stock will forget their sorrows
and celebrate when Admiral Dewey ar
riveS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12

There Is in connection with the peace
conference the usual possibility of discord
caused by German interference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
Water Coolers.

The Jewett, Farson and Hall-every one time
tried and mp to the standard have established
You Will not do better than to buy the cooler and
cooler stand here.
1t W. B. MOSES 4 SONS,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-24
REMEMBER THE NEEDY.

The charity ball this evening should
be well attended. There is still plenty
of time to get tickets and there will
be room at Christensens' hall for a very
large crowd of dancers and spectators.
Such affairs are always marked by
good feeling and a general good time
1t has been many years since the ladies
in charge Of the Orphans Home at
tempted anything of the kind, but there
was a time ten years ago when the
charity ball was regarded as the event
of the season.
Then the cause endears the project to
every one. 1t is for the helpless, the
needy, the neglected little ones who are
looked after until homes are provided
for them; who are sheltered from the
storm, protected from temptation, pro-
vided against hunger, taught the les
sons of love and obedience and started
upon tfs highway of life with a little
encouragement and needful guidance.
1t takes time, patience, self-sacrifice
noble women connected with the Or
phans' Home generously give their time
and make the necessary sacrifices; it is
for the public to supply the money. BY
purchasing a ticket to the ball and fes-
tival every patron may get his moneys
worth while contributing to most de-
serving institution.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-24
GOLD AND THE WAR.

While the tension of the eastern
money market was relieved to some ex-
tent by the recent purchase Of bonds
BY the government the crisis is by no
means over In his latest circular
Henry Clews speaks of other chances
for relief. AT the moment he says.
there are two legitimate ways of
casing the money market, and either of
them is liable to come TO our relief
now any day. One is decisive battle
in South Africa with victory to the
British. This would enable US to import
gold from London without much re-
sistance. The rate of sterling bills
for sight sold down to 4.S5 early in the
week. but afterwards advanced to ASS
We can bring gold here at 4.S4ls. but
until the Beers are knocked out the
Bank of England and the London bank
ers will use their united efforts to keep
gold from coming to this country. In
the meantime relief will have to come
through a flow of funds from the in
terror. and the rates of domestic ex-
change will soon begin TO indicate it,
think. So long as we are deprived Of
these modes of recuperation the money
market is liable TO remain more or
less stringent
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-24
ADJUSTMENTS.

Shenandoah" which. at the time of
its first production, was called the
greatest war play ever written, has
been revived since our late war for the
purpose of arousinS the patriotism of
audiences. When it was originally pros
duced the cast contained a list of names
which shone in the profession then as
now. 1t comes to us now with new
and strange names, and with the horses
and scenic effects as first considerations
in the advertisements. AS it was re-
vived to appeal to patriotism, ii is made
the most of in this direction, and as
thriller it is a complete success.
There is no denying that many of the
scenes did appeal the more directly by
reason of our recent war experiences,
but it is also true that some of the
play makes US remember that il is
some few years since it was written.
The representation of the battle OF Ce-
dar Creek filled the gallery with en-
thusiasm, and incidentally the Theatre
with smoke. 1t was a remarkably life
like and thrilling representation, and
gave the uninitiated some idea of what
a battle might be like. The sight of
General Sheridan and his foam hecked
horse kept the upstairs audience cheer
ing like mad for several minutes. The
company, although mentioned after the
horses and the scenery in the adver-
tisesnents, proved quite adequate. for
the most part. Mr.. Robert Elliot, in
the role of Kerchival West, gave an in
teresting and manly performance. and
W. a Whitecar was a good General
Haverill Captain Heartsease was han
died in overdone English fashion by ].
b. Cooper. The small part of Lieuten-
ant Bedloe was satisfactorily done by
George Wright. Louis Hendricks was
Il big bluff. hearty General Buchthorn,
and Harry Keenan, was equal to the
role of Colonel Ellingham. The part
of Sergeant Barker was we'll handed,
and his facial expressions were excel
lent The ladies of the company filed
their parts in a conscientious manner.
Miss Neal was a trifle Evolutionary.
Miss Bachelor was sprigntly as Jen-
ME. In mentioning the cast the horses
should not be forgotten. They were
we'll trained and good looking, and rem
dered valuable aid in making the per-
Torrance a spectacular success. She
nandoah" is a play which. while fash-
Toned on the principles of melodrama.
and perhaps not so fresh as in the days
of its first fame, is still interesting. and
still a drawing card. as was evidenced
by the enormous audience which gath
cred at the Theatre. The piece viii run
for the remainder of the week, with a
matinee Saturday