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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11

The subtle but unmistakable influence Of
spring is already in the air, and ii affects
various people in widely different ways.
Its most common effect is a certain Ian
| guor. restlessness, and indisposition to
work, together with a longing 10 get out
Of whatever nut we happen to be in, and
| find something new. Some people, when
they feel in this way. proceed 10 take pills
and tonics, and build themselves up.
The spring fever" as it is sometimes
called for want of any better name. is not
wholly a matter of either mind or body.
IL is mixture of physiological and
psychological symptoms, and ougat 10 be
treated accordingly. From our remote an
cestors We have inherited the feeling that
when spring comes We ought to be ION the
move" to change our ways CT living and
| begin new enterprises. That was what
the caye-men always did when the snow
was off the ground because the exigencies
of their life required it. The tendency is
also bequeathed to us from ancestors not
so remote-farmers and pioneers who be-
! gan outdoor work at about this time or
| packed their household goods in wagons
and started for the next outpost of civiliza-
| ton. Now that We have settled in cities
and towns, and do not take our outing
until midsummer, If at all, we still have
the impulse, and there is nothing TO do
with il. In addition TO this, we feel, IF
course, the physical effects of the change
OF atmosphere and the coming of a new
season, and these are sometimes of a ma
ture 10 demand treatment by a physician.
But il is important to understand that,
after all, medicine is not the only thing
required. When one has a tendency TO
certain course OF action, il is generally
good TO allow IL 10 have free course, unless
it is OF a nature to do harm. Most people,
when they feel the impulse TO change their
plan OF living as spring comes on, resist it
with a sternness worthy of a better cause.
They set their teeth, and metaphorically
shut their eyes and ears and buckle down
TO the same sort of work which they have
been doing all winter long; and if they
take any recreation. do it in the same old
way. Perhaps. II they have the erratic
blood of the vagabond In them, and the i'm
pulse is too strong for their will, they give
u
change which may or may not be for their
interests. They mistake the spring dis
satisfaction for dislike of their employ
ment, when in reality it may be nothing
the sort.
The philosophical way to treat this feel
ing is 10 obey nature and change ones diet
and habits 10 a certain extent. Washing
ton. especially, is place In which the
average inhabitant gets into rut. He
rises at certain lime in the morning,
goes TO his office, quits work, goes home
and eats his dinner and possibly gees TO
a party or theatre in the evening. The
spring fever" is especially designed 10
pull people out Of that kind of rut. There
is no reason in the world why the average
person should not, when his work is done,
take little journey into the country, or
even picnic out of town on Sunday, at this
time Of year. Washington winters are
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11

almost as good as summer for that sort OF
thing. Such little outing will satisfy the
restless impulse 10 go somewhere and do
something different from the usual rou-
tine. and be a source of considerable en-
joyment in itself, and there is no place in
which such a plan may be followed more
cheaply and conveniently than in this city.
Numerous street-car lines run into the
suburbs, and there are dozens Of charming
places al around the city which the aver
age citizen never by any chance thinks Of
exploring. There is no reason why people
should live on stewed prunes and dried
apples when fresh fruit is cheap. nor need
they walk over the same asphalt sidewalks
month after month when five or ten cents
will take them into a place where they
never were before, and where there are
numerous objects of interest at least as en-
PERTAINING as the shop windows on the
Avenue or the blocks Of lodging houses on
other streets.
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The Most Probable Result.

The Pail Mall Gazette" Mr. William
Waldorf Astor's London paper, is usual,
apt 10 be well informed on matters inter
esting to the Anglo-American element
which has done SO much toward the promo.
tion OF an offensive and defensive alliance
between this country and Great Britain. II
does not take kindly TO the Davis amend
ment to the Hay Pauncefote Treaty, which
Il thinks may be opposed to the views and
interests of the Continental European
States. II sums up review of the stu
alton in these words: "A fresh start, it
may be- will have TO be made after the
Presidential election.
We have little reason TO doubt that the
idea expressed by the Pail Mall Gazette"
is the one entertained in the State De-
partment. Mr.. Hay seems to have taken
great care that the leading powers of Eu-
rope should be placed in diplomatic posi-
ton 10 thwart this country, should the
Senate show a disposition 10 heed the voice
OF the American people, rather than the
mutual agreements and undertakings of
Mr.. Mckinley and Lord Salisbury. The
Davis amendment appears Uktly 10 meet
the views of the Senate and, unless an
order to reject the treaty because of 1t
should come from the White House, prob
ably the document as amended will be rati-
fed. Then, also probably. according TO a
Encouragement. the European powers will
object and the whole business will go over
until after the November election.
Should such a prognosis prove correct,
all canal legislation will be defeated
for this session of Congress. That
will please the monopolist enemies of the
enterprise and they will doubtless pay
handsomely to the Republican campaign
fund for the blessing. The dead and buried
Clayton Bulwer Treaty will be considered
as revived, and that. We suppose, will
please the British Foreign Office and the
State Department. In fact, everybody will
be happy, the American people who want
an American and not a British canal alone
excepted. But, fortunately, they at least
have their remedy. When November
comes they can vote as they think.
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4 Crisis i'm n entucky.

The conditions in Kentucky are growing
more sanguinary every hour. Taylor has
called the mountain bandits back to Frank
fort, and refuses to surrender the Republi-
can leaders charged as accessories in the
murder of Governor Goebel.
1t looks very much like fight but the
fight may not come at the State Capital.
1t is probable that Taylor and the sus-
poets will move TO London, guarded by
armed moonshiners. 1t will then DE nee
essary for the State government to send
its forces theye, and secure possession of
the rebels. For some little time it has
seemed possible for the Commonwealth to
avoid an instruction. but the indications
now are that one cannot be prevented.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11
Asserting Individuality.

II was a dictum OF one of the cid phil
osophers that those who write books on
| despising glory, set their names in the
| title page" Mr.. Robert c. Ogden deliv-
cred lecture In New York the other day.
perience," which embodied the same idea
He contended that the tendency Of the
times. as illustrated in the trusts, was to-
ward combination, and that mankind was
being unified. The question was whether
the individual would be content to be alb
sorbed and become a newer of wood and
drawer of water, or would assert himself
and become a distinctive factor. You
must stick up for yourselves" he said.
mo one will take you at greater valua-
ton than you put upon yourself. Write
the personal pronoun large
Mr.. Ogden has called up the whole sub
ject of egotism. but he has emphasized the
best side of it. He evidently has been
reading Volneys system of philosophy.
which bases everything on selfishness. But
it is still nobler and broader species of
egotism that the lecturer advocates. 1t is
the kind which leaves its impress on the
times. just as Newton, Copernicus. and
Calico left theirs in spite Of the opposition
which confronted them-in spite of the
unified state of society which sought to
bar them out
There is a wholesome and elevating
principle underlying Mr.. ogden's advocacy
Of "egotism," which he practically makes
synonymous with individuality. To keep
clean. pure, and bright is, according TO
his estimate. the great desideratum. To
work is above all. he informs us-and Il is
proposition as old as the sweat of Adam
the most effective means of asserting our
individuality-of differentiating ourselves
from the unified common herd This is
a kind of egotism which We can all en-
dorse. 1t is merely the self assertiveness
by which men rise above their environment
and become really great
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11
THE CARTER CONSPlRATORS.
Savannah Harbor Frauds Set fol-
Trial Tomorrow.

Trial Tomorrow.
SAVANNAH. Ca, March fo.-The case of
ID. B. Green ct al. charged with conspiracy
against the United states Government and
with fraud in the work done in the Savan--
nan Harbor during a period of several
years will be called in the United States
Gir 'uit Court Monday morning at 1e o'clock
Inc defendants are D. B. Green. of New
nork' John F, Gaynor. Ed H. Gaynor. and
"iihsm L. Gaynor, President Manager.
and Secretary treasurer respectively. OF
the Atlantic Contracting Company. Michael
a. Connaliy. and Oberlin NJ Carter Thu,
ia'ter is now In prison. and all the other
defendants. except ConnalIy. are in New
York. where they are fighting the effort OF
the United States to bring them to Sayan-s
nah for trial. This case Is now before
Judge Brown, of the United States Supreme
Court.
Michael A. Connally will be the onl.r one
OF the alleged conspirators to enter a plea
on Monday. unless the District Attorney
finds that the others are to come here be-
fore then. Mr.. Connally has been here for.
several weeks. having arrived from Havana.
early in the year
Connally was private secretary to former
Captain Carter when he was stationed m
Savannah, and II was thought he would be
one Oh Inc principal witnesses for the de-
fence at the court-martial. He was never
put on the stand, however. In discussing
the case today. Connally said that he was
ready for trial at any time the Government
sees fit to go ahead. He expects to take the
stand In his own defence as early as pos
sible, and hopes to have his case severed
from the others
Michael A. Connally." he said today.
viii come out OF this case unhurt and
free man. He is going to tell enough OF
what he knows to see that he is not con-
victed OF conspiracy. / have studied this
case as no one else has. and know great
deal about it. will come out Of this IN
scathed. The others can look out for them
selves. / am through with them i was
simply a clerk in Captain Carriers
office, and they know | did not have any
thing to do with conspiracy, IL such
thing existed"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11
A National Disgrace.

From the New York Evening Post.)
II SIMPSONS flagship had been sunk off San
Juan; il General Miles and his army had been
driven into the sea at Ponce, we should all have
thought that the country had been humilisted
But greater disgrace we have deliberately
brought upon ourselves in Porto Rico. No mill.
tsry defeat or naval disaster could tarnsh the
American flag 20 shamefully as the course of our
Government toward the Porto RiCans For
eighteen months have had their island in
our possession. The inhabitants received our rule
with enthusiastic acclaims. They have waited
patiently and hopefully for our Government to
n>$e beginning of redeemng its solemn
pledges; but the bill now before Congress, treat.
ing them as aliens aud outcasis, has destroyed
their las, illusion.
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Civil Sovereignty.

tFrom the kansls tIty SjaI)
1t should be said that large number of AmeIi
do not believe that guerrilla war in a
traction of a country should be allowed TO pre-.
vent the establishment Of civil government in
the balance Of the territory. Wars with the
Apaches and Sioux and other Indians nave no,
operated TO suspend the regular governments in
the Territories where the hsstilities have been
carried on. Should there not be a minor United
States established, TO Illustrate. in the Island Of
Luzon, where every person could enjoy the rights
and privileges OF American citizen and to
which those might resort who wished to avail
themselves of those rights and privileges? This
is but Justice and il cannot come too soon
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11
1t is now the object of the Administra-

1t is now the object of the Administra-
ton 10 show that it was the State author
tiles of Idaho and not the President who
maintained martial law in the bull pen
district. The DISCRIMINATION of wit
nesses at yesterdays hearing before the
House Committee by Mr.. Dick was in
tended 10 show this, but it failed. In
any event, the evidence indicates that the
brutality with which the miners were
treated by the negro soldiers was Federal
and not local. Neither Dear Mr.. Dick
nor the still more costly Mr.. Hanna will
be able TO dodge that fact in labor regions
next autumn.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11

Ameer of Afghanistan, has published a
declaration that Englands troubles are
always his troubles. and that ne is ready
TO fight Russia should that power at
tempt any aggression upon his own or the
neighboring British territory. AS Abdur-
rahman has a splendidly defensible noun
tain country, the passes OF which have
been scientifically fortified; and well
trained and superbly armed army of forty
thousand men, the Russians may find the
Afghan business an expensive one. Never
theless there seems to be little doubt in
Europe that the mobilization at Kushk is
for no other purpose than an advance upon
Herat.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11

Tobacco. sugar. oil, and rum:
We are the Big Four; 10! We come.
Republicans prepare the way
And Democrats will stand at bay.
Mark Hanna is our stalwart guide;
In his shrewd tactics we confide.
His quarters are within our camp,
Mckinley is his rubber stamp.
Old Mammon is a bugaboo;
Our golden gospel makes things new.
No boundaries contract our powers,
The continents and seas are ours.
W. H. BURR.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11

From the Toledo Bee. }

The chances for Democratic success this year
much brighter now than they have been at
any time since Mckinley's Inauguration, and il
is not without the range OF possibility that both
Ohio and Indiana may go Democratic. So lar as
Ohio Is concerned the first thing necessary TO
successful campaign is harmonious action by all
factions The selfish interests of individual,
should be subordinated 10 the good OF the party.
There has been too much o: factionsl strife in
the past and now is a good time TO cut it out.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11

Senator Hoar's philanthropic desire TO
enrich Mrs. Dominis at the expense OF
the country was defeated in the Senate
yesterday. 1t is not presumable that
many tears will be shed. Liliuokalani for
feited her claim to American sympathy
when she insisted upon the privilege of
decaptating the Hawaiian citizens who
had dethroned her. That sanguinary dis
position scared Mr.. Cleveland out of help
ing her back to her throne, and it will
forever stand in the way of any American
gift to her.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11

= TN'IE 'TTV F'V'V717 nv 1'1T'I'T
There is a bill before Congress 10 promote
Adiutant General Corbin to the rank Of major
general out Of his turn. There three major
generals on the active list. neither of them hav-
ing been promoted to the place a special honor
for wal service. Why should Corbin receive this
honor? Is it to reward him for his-valiant sup
port of Pagan under fire? Is it reward for his
peTsisten, and contemptuous hostility to General
Miles? Is it as a mark Of the Presidents APP
probation OF his faithful attendance at the White
Housef No one desires TO do the adiutant general
any wrong, but what he has done to this
special distinguished honor the country will have
some difficulty in discovering.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11

(from the Nashville Ameilcan.)
President Mckinley gives us the missing word
The Filipinos are to be wards of the nation.
This term the President in his speech in New
York before the Ohio Society, applied alone to
the Filipinos, and does not include the Porto
Rcans evidently, for he used the word while
declaring what should be done for those distant
peoples who have through the issues of battle
become our wards
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As to Adiournment.-on the subie,

As to Adiournment.~On the subject
Of the probable date of adjournment Of
Congress the Republicans in both wings OF
The Capitol maintain a sphinXlike silence.
Two weeks ago many House Republicans
talked glibly about adjourning by the lst
OF May. None of these gentlemen will
now say anything evidently indicating
that the leaders have enjoined the
utmost reticence. Democratic leaders
are of opinion that the ession will be
extended far into the summer-probably
until both National Conventions have been
held. What political purpose. il any, is in
view in the probable prolongation OF the
session is not known, unless it be a desire
on the part of the majority to hold Con-
gress together until the issues between the
parties are formally defined. and then
undo by legislative enactment some OF the
harm that has been done by the Admins
tration's imperialism: The fact that an
nouncement was made in the House yester-
day that the Culiom Hawaiian bill would
be considered April g. 4, and s. seems TO
signify a fixed intention to prolong the SEES
sion. There are several important meas
ures behind this bill. which II considered
br both houses. will string out the session
for fully two months after the Hawaiian
bill has been disposed of. At the same
time the Republicans have il in their pow
er to bring the session TO a close within a
month and il is. OF course. well understood
that they will do this If after awhile they
think the political exigencies demand an
early adjournment. The Democrats hope
the session will be indefinitely prolonged,
as they believe every day Congress remains
In session from now on will add strength
to their cause and weaken the Administra-
ton. The Democratic leaders are now
fearful that the Republicans will not bring
the Hanna Payne ship subsidy scheme for
ward for discussion. They declare that
this measure will give them campaign ma
terial. if liberal discussion is allowed. OF
more value to the Democratic cause than
it would be to the Republicans, whatever
amount of money the shipbuilders and
owners may contribute to the Mckinley
campaign fund
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11

tFrom Ihc II PAU Ulspltch-J
Why any reputable citizen in the enjoyment Of
a comfortable income should offer himself IS a
target for the utilization Of partisan press in
the capacity Of . candidate for office is a problem
that has puzzled the sages OF all modern times
and one that has not yet been solved. The only
justification Of such madness is in the pretcxt
that the loves his country that he is
willing TO .acrfce himself for il
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11

their monopolistic interests, incidentally
violating and defying the domestic export
clause of the Constitution. We shall hope
TO record various other executive changes
and wobbles before II hole iniaufty is
disposed Of. The next one ought TO de-
yelop about tomorrow morning.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11

The French reciprocity treaty goes over
TO the next session-that is, supposing
President LOubet's Government will con-
sent to an extension; otherwise it expires
by limitation. 1t contains provisions OBJ
noxious to some Of the trusts and We are
on the eve of Presidential election.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11

froh the Wheeling Regisier.)
No wonder England appreciates his services
and is DESTROYS that he remain at Washington
BY his Nit-or, possibly, the absence Of wit in
our STATE Department-he has done what hun
drej British armies could not do.
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Queen and President.

(From The 81 Lolis Globe -DemocIatl
Queen Victoria has again ridden through London
amid scenes OF great enthusiasm and seemed 10
be in excellent health. She is grand old woman,
but justice compcis the additional remark that
Dom Paul is a grand old man
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11
Senator HOar Lost.

senator HOHr Lost - Senator Hoar
came very near losing his temper along
with his bill in the Senate yesterday.
lie called up his amendment TO the Diplo-
matte Appropriation bill, putting the name
of Liliuokalani, former Queen of the Sand
wich Islands. upon the pension roll of the
United States at an annual honorarium of
SO, 600 with a lump sum of $4,000 be-
sides. Various Senators, even including
the puissant Mr.. Cockrell of Missouri. and
the modest Mr.. McCumber OF North Da-
kota, took whack at the proposition until
the life Was almost pounded out of ii. Mr..
Lodge tried in vain TO shield the measure
from harm and got into wrangle with the
atrabilious Mr.. Tillman. At last up bobbed
Senator Hear himself and even at him
the irreverent Tlllman went fitting. The
South Caroiinian kept peppering the dusky
Queens proponent with questions until
Senator Hoar seemed 10 lose control of
himself He let fly al Mr.. Tillman a bolt
thct carried the words. cheap dema-
goRue,' which Senator Hoar afterward ex-
planned was not intended for the South
Carolinian. Senator Hoar also wanted
Senators distinctly to understand that he
had mo personal interest in the matter"
that he had never seen the Queen but
had been told that she was a lady who
had been frightfully illuminated by he
press" The Senator, in replying to a
thrust from Mr.. Tillman, also declared
his belief that the American taxpayer is
a gentleman who is willing at all times
to defend and protect a lady" In brief.
Senator Hoar made a most earnest and
imprisoned appeal for the deposed Queen,
but as he stoutll refused to acknowledge
that her deposition was in any way due
to the action OF this Government during
the Harrison Administration his plea was
unayailing His amendment was laid on
the table by an almost unanimous vote:
and then for the first time during this
session, threatening scowl clouded the
cherubic face of the aged Massachusetts
statesman
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tFroni the Chicago Journal)
Mr. Mckinley is the first President to Apply
the double standard 10 the tariff.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11

Mr. Bartlett OF Georgia. though he walks
with a bad limp and heavy cane, is
rapidly gaining note as one of the most
active men on the floor. He is of very
nervous temperament, and finds solace in
strollng about and visiting other members
at their desks. He does not appear to sit
long in one place. He makes many of
these friendly calls during the day
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-18
An Unusual Sale OF Suits.

We going to have quite little suit week Mind YOU we
DO not advertise to sell SIS suits for so25 omyrot every
sensible person instantly
going offer such bargains intelligent understands his
business offer intelligent public which with mere
words We have arranged to sell out the remaining number of
lots which nave Hven satisfactory and sold well that each
are left In view the fact that with them
and that there but few left going sale these