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The Chilhowee echo. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1899-19??, 1899-12-23

has omitted the development of init
mate companionship with his boy, on
whom is the youth to depend Tor coun-
sci and in whom confide, in the early
years of his career when he most needs
an adviser? His associations are form
ed haphazzard, and are as likely to be
bad as they are good. And if bad, it
will not be long until the pleasures he
finds, become habits, and then he re-
sorts to subterfuge and concealment.
His conscience is sure to reproach
him in those early days of evil. He
would like to make clean breast of it
and get into better ways But if he
shows such weakness" to his compan-
ions, they will laugh at his qualms,
and he is afraid to tell his father, for
fear of flogging or of being turned
out of home. So he says nothing and
goes on from bad to worse, when he
could have been saved as brand from
the burning if he had had sensible
man, instead of fool for a father.
/ wouldn't give penny for boy,
whose good qualities were logged into
him; nor the twentieth part of a penny
for father whose persuasion is rod
and whose influence is fear.
PALMS, AND FERN DISHES.
Nothing as nice for Christmas pres
The Chilhowee echo. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1899-19??, 1899-12-23

WE present our readers this week
with two articles written specially for
this paper by two very prominent men.
The first, IAN Idyl of Dream" by
Mr.. Leon Edward Craig an author
who though young has made his mark
in the literary world, and the other "a
Christmas German" by Harris Dick
son astho, The J Rlacks- Walls
Breed" Both Wave promised further
contributions to these columns.
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and c~onfscation. The adoption of this prins
ciple would be a great advance on the Paris
declaration Of 1856 and would inure greatly
to the interest of and the pro-
lection OF individual rights.
Finally, the United States will ask the
conference to extend the Red Cross agree
ment to war by sea. At present. by the
terms Of the agreement, the rules apply
only to war on land. In the late war both
the United States and Spain voluntarily
agreed to apply the Red Cross rules at sea.
The benefcent operation of the Red Cross
is recognized throughout the civilized world
and there are obvious reasons why 1t should
apply 10 war on sea as well as by land.
The United States has no great army TO
disband. but If its representatives can Sc
cure the adoption of these principles by the
coming conference a great work will have
been lone towards restricting and minimiz-
ing the evils of war.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-12
STATE PRESS OPINION.

What We need is more civil-service re-
form by which the spoils system may be
abolished and the merit system introduced.
Charlottesville Journal.
Good markets. good prices. good wages.
good living and good all-round times are
certainly enough to make any one happy.
All these we are getting in good measure
under the Mckinley administration.-Bluff-
ton Chronicle.
Whether the issues next year be silver
or trusts, the one overtowering fact re-
mains that the Republican party has re-
deemed Its pledges TO the people made in
the last campaign. Confidence was restored
and prosperity to the country has returned.
~-Logansport Journal.
TIL ounty and township advisory boards
should be composed of men who will take an
interest in seeing that the provisions of the
reform laws are strictly complied with.
There should be no lodging of the laws.
or favor.-Scottsburg Chronicle.
All the tories who have opposed the fight
for humanity in Cuba, Porto Rico and the
Philippine islands should be relegated to the
rear when they pop up for office hereafter.
No one who talks treason during the war
should be permitted to hold any office OF
profit or trust.-The Hoosier State
The people Of the country are satisfied
with the course OF events and they are
quiet. Lot the President Issue an order for
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-12
MANY SAW THE NASHVILLE.
Crowd So Great that People Were
Pushed on the ~Ferryboat.

ST. LOUIS. Mo-. May ia vast con-
course Of people filed the levee from 10
o'clock this morning until 5 o'clock In the
afternoon. eagerly awaiting an opportunity
to be ferried out 10 the gunDoat Nashville.
anchored in mldstream. The privilege OF
transportation had been granted TO but one
ferry company, I'm order that the Nashville
may not be overcrowded. This company's
wharfboat vas damned At noon the jam
was increased. Suddenly a small child was
pushed of the wharf into the river. In
stantly a policeman followed and. as the
water was shallow, the child was soon res
cued. The excitement. however. caused q
panic and several men were showed over
the edge Of the wharf and waded out. AT
least twenty-five women tainted and were
In danger of being trampled. but the police
succeeded in carrying every one out OF the
jam. Nobody was injured. Several children
fell into the water during the day but were
rescued before they got beyond their depth.
When the Nashville anchored before ST.
Louis one of the most eager of the crew TO
land was Maurice Dillon, On shore Ed
ward Dillon, a citizen of 81. Louis, was
frantically eager TO board the Nashville.
The two were brothers and had heen sepa-
rated for twenty-eignt years. Maurice ran
away to sea when a boy and had long been
mourned by his family as dead. Recently
Edward saw his name in the list OF the
gunboat's crew and wrote him when the
back from Maurice that he was the long
lost brother. Edward boarded a tug and
was taken to the Nashville. and when the
two brothers met IL was a most affecting
scene. Tn matter was explained TO Cap
tain Maynard. who at once gave the sailor
Maurice shore leave. and Edward took his
returned brother home TO share his hospi-
tally.
The officers of the Nashville. Ina carriages,
escorted by a platoon of police and Troops
h and CT. Third Cavalry, and followed by
the crew of the gunboat on foot. to-day
paraded through the business section of the
city 10 the Merchants Exchange. where the
visitors were given a reception. Thousands
OF persons thronged the streets through
which the parade passed. Following the re-
ception the officers were driven 10 points
Of interest throughout the city and the
sailors and members OF the marine corps
were given a smoker and a vaudeville en-
tertainment at Manion Park.
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The awarding of a medal OF honor to
Captain Brouse, Of this city. for exceptional
bravery at the battle of Missionary Ridge.
proves that a republic is not ungrateful.
but the incident, it must be admitted. shows
IT to be very slow. The Journal is not in
formed as to the particulars of this award.
but presumably 1t was recommended soon
after the battle by the captains command
ing officer. and 1t has been thirty-six years
in getting itself unwound from the govern
ment red tape. Meanwhile the recipient OF
this delayed recognition has lived the quiet
life of a modest unassuming citizen. and
a generation grown up since the civil war
Is now surprised to find his name associated
with deeds Of valor. Young and enthusi-
astic heroes of HI war with Spain, who
feel that the eyes Of the world are on
them and that their distinguished services
will never be forgotten. are likely to think
some long thoughts when they read OF
Captain Brouse's medal. Such a decoration
Is greatly to be desired. but to wait a life
time for it-that is another thing!
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TUNNEL BILL SIGNED
Long Island Railway VIII Secure En-.
francs to Manhattan Island.

ALBANY, N. Y. May uL-Governor
Roosevelt to-day signed the Atlantic-avenue
tunnel bill, which will give the Long Island
The bill gives - the Municipal Assembly
the power to g ant a tunnel franchise for
a term of fifty years. with the option of re-
newal for another twenty-five years after
a revaluation. The tunnel will cost about
s., O0O,0 900 and will require two and a half
years to build. The only expense to the
city will be about 81. 10000 or half the cost
of depressing the tracks on Atlantic ave-
nue. between Eldridge and Fiatbush ave-
nueS. The plan as outlined contempJates
the cutting of a tunnel, beginning al soine
point in the vicinity of broadway and Cort-
landt street, extending under the Last ri,-
er 10 F1atDush avenue. Brooklyn, thence Dy
open cuts, tunnels and elevated structures
to Jamaica via Atlantl avenue. q distance
Of twelve miles. This rapid-transit line viii
connect with the Long Island Railway sys-
tenn. The tunnel unoer the river will con-
sist Of two tubular condults thoroughly
ventilated and lighted by electricity. There
will be but nine stations on the entire line,
two OF them on Manhattan island. The run
from the Cortlandt-street station. TO
Jamaica, on the south side of Long island,
will be made in twenty-four minutes. The
motive power will be electricity.
sion of the Legislature for the double pur-
pose Of amending the Ford franchise-tax
Dill and passing over the Veto OF the mayor
of New York the rapid transit bill. IL IS
understood that the Governor will sign the
Ford bill, and after signing IL will call an
extra session for the purpose OF amending
the bill so as to put II in the hands of a
state board, in order TO have an equitable
arrangement of taxation inaugurated. in
stead of different constructions OF IL in var
iOuS nOrtiOnS of the state.
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American troops and ships to retire from
Manila and such a burst OF disapproval and
o oeean as Would wG9 dwarf TfsG pSe nr froR o efiea Of Of
Tribune.
There are some in America who have ex-
pressed the wish that the American army
would be driven out OF the Philippines. They
see the day when they will wish everybody
10 Iorget that they ever gave expression 70
Tribune.
We have the gold standard and business
continues TO expand in spite of 1t. The terri
In 1896. were going TO happen to the coun,
try If the gold standard was maintained
that they will happen. The country was
never so prosperous.-Muncie News.
There may be a great many fair-minded
Democrats. We certainly believe there
ought TO be in the crisis hat the country
has passed through these last twelve
months. We know also that there are a
great many unfair and u-nscrupuious Demo-
Gratis who have lost no opportunity to de-
nounce the Republican administration and
It's Conduct of the war without rule or rea-
son. The Democratic press has been par
tlculariy Infamous In this respect-Nin-
cennes Commercial.
The auditor of state Is doing a good work
in driving out the insolvent and fraudulent
insurance companies from the State. The
people ought to appreciate the u~ntiring ef-
forts Of the auditor to protect shem from
imposition. Mr.. Hart is thoroughiy quail
fed for the work and he has competent
men employed to make the Investigations,
and IL is very certain that when an insur-
ance company is authorized by him to do
business in this State that ii is all right.
Columbus Republican.
1t is because of our belief in equal oppor-
tunities that we oppose trusts. We oppose
the theory of public ownership of land be-
cause we are believers in the right of CAPT.
tai to exist and the right of labor TO come
to its reward. We oppose trusts for the
same reasons. Trusts deny the right of
equal opportunity TO both capital and labor.
They deny it to capital i'm crushing out
small capitalists and the middle men. They
deny IL TO labor in narrowing the field i'm
which a man may sell his labor.-Richmond
Item.
The worst effect of the storm Of SANDER
that has blown on the administrator
through the press will lie upon the press
itself. To such IN extent has the defama-
ton been carried that the most ignorant
and credulous will recognize how false to
truth the press has been. And the worst
feature of it is that most people do not
A few newspapers retailing
lies by the thousand give a reputation to all
the rest, so that the most upright suffer
from the sins of those that delight to drag
themselves through mire and filtn.-New Al
bany Tribune.
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The American Aguinaldists who oppose
our holding or controlling the Philippines for
get that IL was the lack of a coaling sta
ton in that part of the world that compelled
Admiral Dewey when ordered out of Hong
Kong. to put TO sea without moving wheth-
or one OF his ships would ever reach an
American port, or any port where they could
coal. He could take on coal enough at
Hong-Kong to enable him to reach and sink
the Spanish squadron. but not enough TO
enable him TO reach an American port. Now
that Providence or fate has given us pos
session OF a coaling station In the very part
of the world where we needed IL. why should
we perpetrate the folly OF throwing 1t away?
In our next foreign war we may need a
coaling station in those waters as badly as
we did at the beginning of the war with
Spain. Shall we, by abandoning the Philip
pines. AXE the risk of having some future
squadron. commanded by some future
Dewey. ordered out OF a neutral port a n
compelled TO put to sea on half rations OF
coal without knowing where ne will get his
next supply? The Philippines. with their few
harbors and their abundant supply Of coal.
are ours by the double right OF conquest and
purchase; shall be surrender them and put
power without coalng stations? That
seems to be the idea OF the American Agui-
naldists.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-12
WAR ON FAITH HEALERS.
Active Campaign begun by the New
York Board of Health.

NEW YORK. May u--President Michael
c. Murphy, of the Board OF Health. has
begun an active campaign against all per-
sons whom he considers TO come under the
head of faith curers." He has issued a
letter to the chief sanitary superintendent
with regard to these persons. 1t reads in
part as follows:
You are hereby requested to direct the
assistant sanitary superintendents OF the
various boroughs of this city TO use all
means in their power to discover and locate
persons practicing medicine without diplo-
mas. Recent events have shown this de-
partment that uneducated, ignorant and
those whom l believe to be evil-minded per-
sons go from house TO house TO take advan-
tage of their more ignorant neighbors. pro-
Tossing that they are endowed with wonder
full healing faculties. If this system is al
lowed to proceed great evil will result. In
your endeavors to suppress the practice /
would suggest that you Immediately COM
municate With the medical societies of the
several counties comprising the city and
either make an engagement TO meet in con-
sultation TO advise what is the best method
to adopt or receive their communication
in writing and afterwards adopt some
broad system that the object In view may
be accomplished"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-12

For years we nave been told by critics
that our consular service has been as bad
as it could be-told it so long, so continu-
ously and so dolefully that the country has
come to believe it. After being convinced
that ii is the worst in the world, it is sur
prising to read that the British govern
ment has discovered that our consular serv-
ice has some excellent features, which it
proposes to adopt. The average American
consul, it is said, catches on" and soon
finds the features in trade that may be USE
full TO his country. The British consul is in
it for life. and should know. but he is In
danger of falling into habits of bureauism.
In late years the more important consuls
have been selected because of their ability
and prominence at home. The extracts
from their reports, published quarterly by
the State Department, show that the lead
ing consuls are alive to the commercial in
terests of their country. For years little
was required of them. but now they have
instructions to investigate and make re-
ports Of markets. conditions and other
facts. For this work a better class Of men
Is required, so much so that applicants for
the mass of consulships must pass exam
nations before appointment.
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TO TAX RAILWAY EARNINGS.
Substitute for the Pingree Measure
Passed by Michigan senate.

LANSING. Mich. May 1.-THE wagar
bill for taxing earnings Of railroads. which
is intended to in a measure take the
place of the Pingree-Atkins railroad taxa
ton act, declared unconstitutional by the
Supreme Court. passed the Senate to-day
and went &c the House, where IL was re-
ferred to a committee with instructions 10
report IL tomorrow. Under its provisions
railroad taxes are graded according 10 the
gross income per mile. increased somewhat
from the present rates under the same sys-
tenn. This bill, as variously amended. Is
far from satisfactory TO Governor Pfngres
as, II enacted, IL will increase the tax re-
ceipts from railroads TO only a small de-
gree. The Governor Will veto any meas
ure concerning railroad taxation unless a
resolution submitting 10 the people the
question OF a revision. OF the state
Constitution be passed at the same
time. The Governors intention Is to have
the State Constitution SO amended that a
law similar to the Atkinson act. under
which the railroads can be taxed upon their
values instead OF their earnings. Will with
stand the scrutiny Of the Supreme Court.
A taxation bill to meet the Governors APP
prevail must also provide for a state assess
ing board.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-12

1t seems unnecessary to state that there
was no intention on the part of those who
drew the county reform bill and the Legis-
lature which passed 1t TO deprive orphan
asylums under the control of private asso-
Citations of the aid which they have been
receiving of counties. The State Board OF
Charities was consulted regarding the fea-
lures of the bill affecting charitable institu-
tons, and II seems hat the orphan asylums
under private control were lost sight of.
While the bill was pending in the Legis-
lature the friends and officers Of these in
stitutions did not discover that they were
not provided for in the measure. and. with
so many other features to look after. 1t
Is not surprising that the omission was over
looked by members of the Legislature The
mistake. however. seems to be one hat
may be easily remedied. Judge Martindale
has suggested that the asylums can be put
Commissioners, which will enable them or
the advisory boards 10 make the same APP
preparations they have had in the past. The
Journal can see no objection to this plan.
The coun will do no more than it has in
the past for the asylums. and there can be
no objection to the county having nominal
supervision over institutions to which it
contributes money.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-12
RETURN OF GEN. ERNST.
He Says the situation I'm Cuba Ii I'm
proving-Estimate OF Gomfx

Observation-Disclosures OF Gomez.
NEW YORK, May 11.-Among the passen-
gers who came in on the Havana which was
released from quarantine to-day was Gen.
H. O.. Ernst, who has been in Cuba since
January. He has been stationed in Havana
as Inspector on General Brookes stan. "Ine
situation in cuba to-day" said he, lis very
bright. and the condition Of the island Is I'M
proving. Ore hears very little about annexa-
ton down there, though there is a sentiment
tending that way among the people. Those
who have money and business interests are
generally in favor Oh ~annexation. Many,
however. are willing that the island should
come in a state after independence mao peen
when the roll of soldiers was found to con,
tain the names of 10000. Both Gomez and
General Porter had calculated that X
would contain the names Oh onty s1N
apiece. When Il. became apparent there
were 50 many names on the list It was de-
cided to strike off the names or commis-
stoned officers. those who enlisted since July.
IL ST. and those in the employ or the govern,
ment. After these names had peen oroppsu
there were left $4,000. These Will propaoiy
be sifted down more. for on the new pa yroii
blanks issued to the paymasters there Is
a certificate attached which must be nued
out by the company commander TOT the man
who will receive the money and give up MS
arms. There has been a little feeling over
this order for the men to give up their arms,
but I don't believe 1t will amount to much.
General Ernst said in his opinion there
was no man in Cuba who he thought quail
fed to be elected president He said ne old
not think Gomez would ever NIL that posi-
ton. Gomez is a good man, but ne mas
many enemies. Then. again. / do not believe
he Is qualified TO hold that office. Should
the sentiment for annexation increase. i
believe Gomez would cause trouble. He
keeps quiet as long as they bangle Cuba
Libre' before him."
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SWaP" I'm Wichita.

The small boys In the northern part of
the city have a game they call war" and
they play il from morning till night. some
times giving the residents of that section a
great deal of annoyance as well as amuse-
ment. One side paint their faces for Fill
pinos while the boys on The other side go as
straight Americans. The Filipinos have to
get whipped or they haven't played fair. A
big wiry fellow on the American side has
assumed the role of Funston. and he is idol
lied by the other boys. AT the sight of him
the Filipinos run away, and they 90 not
chance to be an impeachment to their light.
The other day while a flag of truce was up
.ne youhs so.alefs ne neiu a coniershce as TO
One of the American forces suggested Riv-
erside Park. near the river.
All" said one. what do we want TO go
over there for?"
why" said the little fellow. I'VE want
to show these Full-of-peanuts how Colonel
Funston swimmed the Bag-Bag."
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THE unwritten lay Of two terms in Con-
gress will be observed in this district is
the expression of someone writing from a
district in the southern part Of the State.
1t may be added that wherever that un-
written law prevails the district will never
nave a man in the House who can give the
most effective service, much less attain a
national reputation. 1t is not assumed that
every man who has served two terms should
be elected a third, because during the first
two terms he may not have proved that
he will make a strong and influential man
in Congress. Most men might go to Con-
gress term after term and develop little
capacity for the work: but In two terms a
nan can show whether he can become. with
further experience. a power in the House.
When he shows such capacity the people
same reason that they continue to employ
the same men in business and professional
affairs who have served them efficiently.
The unwritten law Of two terms is based
upon the assumption that it is more i'm
portant that a half dozen men shall have
the opportunity to answer to roll calls in
the House than that an able man should go
to Congress term after term to promote the
interests Of a constituency Of la. 200 people.
The unwritten law has done Indiana griev-
Gus injury for years. 1t should be repealed.
1t would be a great thing for Indiana to
have a few men go to the House long
enough to reach the head of important COM
nitteeS
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didate for reelection, It is clearly under
contest the nomination with Secretary AL
ger. who is the candidate of Governor Pin
gree This contest would not come near tie
President were II not that Governor Pingree
is supposed to be hostile TO Major McKin-
ley. and that his influence would be exerted
to send a delegation to the next national
convention hostile to the President. Senator
Mcmillan is for the President, so that if the
Pingree-Alger combination should be non-
committal or hostile. it would be necessary
for General Alger to leave the Cabinet.