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The evening times., 1900-03-17
THE SIZE OF A CROWD.
Difficult Work ia Estimate the
Strength OF "a Multitude.

Orr5u The New Orleans Time>-DtmaoratD
ESTIMATING the size of q crowd is the
hardest kind OF guessing in the world,
said an cid citizen Nothing is more
elastic. more cOmpresSible. and more de-
ceptive than great thr0nE On two O--
casiOns a street or square may appear TO
be packed 20 its capacity. and one would
say. roughly, THAI about the same number
Of people were present each time. As a
matter Of fact, there may have been
difference OF several thousand. l an
convinced from observation covering a
number OF years. that il is impossible
fJr anybody standing on the level OCcu-
pied by a crowd to form even an ap
prONimateIy accurate estimate Of its size
Such a spectator has no means Of arriving
al the density OF the mass before him. and
that is the vital point IN the whoe calcu-
lation.
The proper place from which to size
up any great gathering is IS nearly as
possible overhead-iu other words. from
the roof or upper windows OF some ada
cent tall building Il is only by look
iug down on crowds from a height
that yCu can appreciate their great differ
ences. One will be full Of lanes and pass
ageways. with little open spaces here and
there. while iE another the people viii be
standing shoulder 20 shoulder with almost
military precision. FrO-- above. tCo. the
strange wave movement which occurs
in an crowds is clearly disCeTnible. and 10
is certainly a curious sight. 4 sight ctr
will be seen from some extreme corner: for
a few seconds it will travel toward tSe
centre. exactly like ripple over water.
then suddenly il viii break and spread
Itself along three or four irregular paths
each ending in a crush which must be
entirely inexpiicable to the people in the
vicinity. What causes these movements
20 take such eccentric routes through a
thrOng is at first blush a mystery. but
suppose it can easily be explained on the
common principle Of force moving in lines
OF the least resistance. Some chap on the
outskirts starts the thing by shouldering
his neghbor. and the impulse is passed
along, always by way Of the weakest.
As an illustration OF how guessers wi I
differ in their estimates Of crowds. I asked
two very level-headed gentlemen how
many people they thought were assemble I
al the fct Of Canal Street to witness the
landing Of Rex. One said 5000 and tae
other 10000 The reasons given in both
cases sounded about equally plausible.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
Thr shcIdnn E,nrrimrnt

The proprietors Of the Topeka Capital
are so much delighted with the prosperity
which has blessed their efforts. through
sheldon 10 run their sheet for a week as
Christ would have done it. that they now
propose to continue business at the o,d
stand on a permanent sermon and anti
news basis.
This will be welcome intelligence to a
large element Of Americans who have re
GREETED that the test Of the Sheldon idea
was so limited in duration as to not be
q test al all. People viii patronize any
passing fad for a week. and the question
as TO the popularity and living chance OF
a daily paper devoted primarily to mis-
sionary exhortation, and a little mild eth
ics. could never be settled In that time.
We are glad that the Topeka Capital
their journal for good and all. Before the
season Of unusual interest" just about to
terminate, they had a circulation of a few
thousand. II Is nov three hundred thou
sand. They flourished on the modest vol
Umc of advertising common TO provincial
publications Of the class. This week they
have been simply engulfed in patronage
from all over the world and they must
feel because they certainly act as il they
had money for purposes Of COnfagratiOn.
Next week the real crux of their expert
ment viii come. We shall ther see how
the subscribers and advertisers respond 10
the permanent scheme OF no news and all
sheldon. II inside Of ninety days the To
peka Capital" is not an ordinary uure-
generate little Kansas daily again. or in
the hands Of the sheriff. we shall be
asrceably disappointed, OF course, but also
{ eatiy surprised.
The evening times., 1900-03-17

must please the men who pay his salary
CT he VIII not have any salary IN a year
or tyvo. he frequently makes every effort to
do so. In many churches the pastor is
practically required TO make a snowy ap-
pearanoe in the pulpit. cater to the Whims
Of certain rich people who contribute a
large share Of the running expenses OF the
church and exercise his inventive genius
iE devising social entertainments for the
congregation. Whatever time he has left
may be given to visiting the sick and do
ing missionary work among the very poor
No man with a soul and a conscience can
feel comfortable when forced TO make this
sort Of compromise with the demands OF
his sacred calling. II he is Gt to be a
clergyman at all. he has chosen that pro-
fession because Of the opportunities it ar
forded for doing good. To be forced into
continual scheming ard plotting. the oh
ject Of which is simply TO hold a position
Is distaSteful TO any honest human being
much more one who has vowed to give his
life 20 work for the benefit OF others The
congregation has no right to demand this
sacrifice from its pastor There are some
clergymen who. being born politicians, do
not object TO this state of things; others
are possessed Of abilities so great that they
can disregard church politics But many
are forced into position which is repug-
nart to them. obliged TO choose between
pacating the influential members Of the
church. or being cast adrift perhaps at au
advanced age: and an old clergy man finds
IL. as a rule, extremely hard 20 secure
charge. The are human. and they are not
always ahle - stand out against the insid-
ious pressure brought to bear upon them.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
FOR sEACOAST DEFENCE.
Orders Issued to Improve Emcienc,
of the Troops


The War Department has issued gen
erdl order for the improvement OF the eff
cheney Of the troops employed In sea coast
defense. The order is as follows
Artillery instruction. including the care
and preservation of all artillery material
and accessories. platforms. emplacemenls.
magazines. stOrerooms. communications.
etc. will have allotted 20 it TWO hours and
half daily whether permitting and Sun
days excepted) during the rest Of the year.
When the weather is too increment for
outdoor work, theoretical ara. as iar as
possible. practical artillery instru ;tiCn will
be given under cover during the prescribed
hours for the season.
Saturday and monthly inspections will be
held as prescribed In Drill Regulations.
Artillery target practice viii be held as
prescribed in DriIl Regulations at such pc
RODS OF the year as may be announced in
orders from department headquarters and
at such hours Of the day as may be pre-
seribed by proper authority preferably for
tress OF district cOmmanderl
The works will occasionally De manned
at night for the operations laid down In
Drill Regulations for Coast Artillery under
the head OF Night Practice" page l22.
The command will be exercised in Fire
Direction" and Fire Control" al least
once each week. and all details OF this drill
will be carried out as thoroughly as the
equipment al hanG will permit. This exer-
else may take the place Of one Of the reg
ular drills.
Pending the supply OF sub-calibre tubes
an arrangement may be improvised using
the infantry rife properly centred and
practice had at fixed and moving targets.
Exercises herein prescribed in FIRE disciD-
line will De considered a compliance with
General Orders. No. So. Adjutant General
ONCE. series Of 1886. for the coast artillery.
The mounting and dismounting of guns
mOrtars. and carriages will be classified as
fatigue duty
Recruits viii receive thorough instruction
in the school Of the soldier before they are
turned in 20 the battery for duty.
When the weather and other condition.
are suitable ,here will be a daily dress pa
rade Saturdays and Sundays excepted.
with a drill Immediately thereafter not TO
exceed fifteen minutes duration and in
Guiding instruction I'm cIose order. in firing
and IN the elementary movements in open
order
Small arms target practice Will be limit
ed to 800 yards. as now prescribed. and
when no range is available gallery practice
Will be had.
The period for small arms target practice
Will not be limited. but may be extended
throughout the year. except during the sea-
son OF artillery target practice.
Ten minutes daily. Saturdays and sun
days excepted. during the active drill sea
son. viii be devoted 10 calistheuics
The evening times., 1900-03-17
FIrc Protection for TenIeytown.

To the Editor Of The Time:
/ am glad II see that the District Commission
crs cordial in their sympathy for the citi-
zeus of Cleveland Park in their efforts 20 secure
better facilities to fight ere. The people Of Ten
leytoUu also crave favor. Five years ago volun-
teer fire company organized here, building
rendered rent free 60 the District and chemical
engine begged for. Although this Is quite a
thickiy settled village no impression could bc
made by that request. There have been several
fires here. and the eDtreaty has been repeated
without avail \ most destructive fire occurred
here last October. and had wind prevailed the
whole village might have been destroyed. An APP
preparation made last July for an engine house
for Teuiey town Is still untouched. and personal
appeals and resolutions from the Citizens As
sOCiatiOn are mnOtiCed Had the engine beeu
here the run down hin To Cleveland Park could
have been made I'm quick time We have six
churches stores. post0fice. and many clustered
dwellings. We have not the influence Of the
residents Of Cleveland Park, but have equal
need and less money to replace loss
ALICE [. HUNT.
reuloytown. ID. C.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
Pure Food Laws.

(Fr1m the Philadelphia Enquirer
Legislation TO compel the manufacturer, Of food
products to sell pure products or else by t-and
or label 10 give public warning OF the kind and
quality OF the product, cannot be too severe. A
standard based on lines similar TO those used in
the American Phsmacopcja could be laid down
and every article oi manufactured food brought
10 that standard The health and businols OF the
nation depend upon some such legislation Sup
pose il should be cumbersome As its opponents
aver. that is no reason why IL should not be
erected ~ a safeguard between the innocent con-
sumner and the swindling manufacturer Ii Il is
cumbersome, then make the penalties severe in
proportion and let those who are responsible for
bringing about this condition Of afa'ys bear The
burden az IT,
The evening times., 1900-03-17
The Power of n Cent.

There Is power and potency in zone cent -
properly placed. Added 10 the market price per
pound Of cotton it has lifted the trade into sud
den prominence. European spinners are hastily
buying to provide against impending shortage and
stopp2ge OF their mills. and the cotton planters
are getting more acres ready Tor the crop than
ever before The Zone cent advance means mil
lions q additional dollars Ter the South and a
still higher wave in the rising tide Of southern
r1ro-urrftv.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
Torrrt F,re Destrnctinn.

(From a c Minneapolis Tribunc)
Il Is estimated hat forest fires in the state
of Washington have burned over areas thar
would have yielded lo0oO.o00.000 feet OF lumber
or er-ush TO employ the cutting capacity of
all the sawmilis ia the United States for two
wears. The value Of the trees DESTROYED, Is
placed. st a low estimate, at S3o.000OO
The evening times., 1900-03-17
independent Journalism.

tFr0m The indianapolis Prcss.)
II is the trJc-missi1n OF independent Journalism
TO tell ;hc truth. it SECS the truth. unrcstraincd
hy political other selfish considerations. B; j.
not question Of pleasing its readers Il is sim
ply on honest eGort to be honest with them-to
take them wholly into is confidence relying alike
on the merits Of its plea ami the faines. Of its
readers. Morn perhaps. than any other business
OF profession il must venture everything on its
faith ia the people
The evening times., 1900-03-17

(Fror the indianapolis Ncws)
McAisy-Thefe's Dr. Stills0u.
O'Deer-An iligant gentleman. he IS,
McAisy-Has made q grea-at discovery
O'Deer-FwG9t is thot amer
McAi n-Tht livery man is born free an'
cqual' las no place in the constitution!
O'Deer-He must have read il clean trooi
The evening times., 1900-03-17

Grom the indianapolis Pre-

(FrOm the indianapolis Prc-s.)
''No.' said the proud beauty. Il could ncv,r
learn Go love YOU"
Then" said the rejected and rude man. u
may suppose that settles me. Ii you couldn't no
one else could.
Turning on his heel, he sirode away in the
The evening times., 1900-03-17

tFrom the indianapolis Journal)
s.Wbat's souvenir. amt Ami.
..Oh. it's anything you keep 20 long tiat y21
-qu't rrr1cnlher where you sot u.
The evening times., 1900-03-17

To judge from the actions Of Admins
lion leaders and their private conversation.
the Porto Rican Ta-in bill xiii be pock-
eted for this session If they can manage il.
and the whole question of taxation as well
as government for the island. will De left
TO the President until next winter. The
country is growing daily angrier over the
matter, as the correspondence of Repub-
!ican Senator's shows. and the party~nan-
ayers are all but in a panir over the po-
liicaI blunder they have made in raising
such a destructive issue.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
The Ezsence of Mennnezs.

,From the Indianapolis Press
s.,ybat sort of fellow Is Bubbers IN 4 socill
..Oh. hc is one Of those idiots rho would 81,
sweets 10 the sweet when he pass - the
pickles 60 = lady Of uncertain age"
The evening times., 1900-03-17

Fnsu the indianapolis JournI)
Mr. Dopps Airs. Dopps your new froek IS ta.l
ing on tho ground
Mrs ncpus-I don't care il u is, I'm not Soiaz
10 lo3d il up until I get silk pCtuc0aC
The evening times., 1900-03-17
CURRENT HUMoR.
A Gross offence.

Orom ,he Chicago Post)
Gle iu>5lteG me-" SAID the lcgislatCr
'IndeedT returned the pain citizen. 'CTcrci
YOU money, I suppose.
''oh, it wasn't that replied the legislator. '.he
ny price.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
Rnck ArIinn.

from the Iadi.. a. polls Jourual)
''ltlat j. Lsnten di,cinllEe, Uncle Ohsd.'
'LCutcD discipline j. attempting to make su.rs
body else give up b.d habit and finding cut
1T Won A.n,LN
The evening times., 1900-03-17

We venture 20 presume that all Repre-
personally Interested in the results of ap-
preaching conventions and elections, are
duGiully sporting shamrocks today. Old
General Scout was not the only human
being who in q Presidential year loved the
sweet German accent and the rich Irish
t.-,,e-,,rff'
The evening times., 1900-03-17

Taylor 10 Appeal Agntu--The latest
news from Frankfort indicat,, that Taylor
the usurper is preparing to again appeal
to President Mckinley 60 hold him m the
office Of Governor with Federal soldiers
TaylOr's militia appears TO have deserted
him. and he is thus left without adequate
military support. II is believed that his
appeal TO Washington will be Of no avail
Mr. Mckinley. il is thought. is entirely
too well satisfied with the political condi-
tions in Kentucky to interfere The
threat o. the Taylorites to send a delega-
tion to the Philadelphia Convention hos
tile to Mr.. Mckinley appears 10 be hav-
ing no effect on the party managers for
two reasons. The first is that the Tay-
lorites could not make their threat rood
The Hanna machine nominated TAYLOR and
the entire ticket and the Hanna machine
continues stronger in Kentucky than the
Taylorites are. Without Hanna Taylor
and his hapless crowd never could have
been nominated. The other reason is that
the Hanna machine confidently expects TO
have the electoral vote of Kentucky count
ed for Mr.. Mckinley If the national election
in that State is held under the Goebel law
and the Presidential contest is so close
as TO make the thirteen votes of Kentucky
necessary TO Mr. McKinley's reelection
why, then. should Mr.. Mckinley or Mr.
Hanna care anything about Taylor's
troubles The general opinion is that
they very greatly prefer the present con-
dition in the State. with the prospects
favorable to Taylor being compelled 10 alb
dicate, TO intervening with the iron hand
of the Federal Government and so incens-
ing the mass of the people Of Kentucky
that they would give the State to the
Democrats by such an overwhelming ma
jOrity in November that the House would
not be sure to count the Bluegrass electO-
raj vote for Mr.. Mckinley. And the Ken
lucky Democrats seem bent on playing
into the hands of the Hanna cetmtiHg ma
chine by refusing to repeal or in any way
modify, the GOebel law II is believed that
the men in control OF the Kentucky De
mocracy are IN about the same mood as
the Louisiana Democrats who sold cut the
Presidency in 1876 for the State offices.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
Farmer Wilson'S Expenditures

Farmer Wilson'S ENpenhItureS.-
The Department Of Agriculture is presided
over by the Hon. James Wilson. Of Taml
Iowa He was born in Scotland and pridcs
himself on being practical farmer with
characteristic Scotch sturdlness he has won
a reputation considerably mo than any
other member OF the Cabinet FOR iudifler-
ence to popular clamor. From a statement
Of the expenditures Of the Department just
issued the admirers Of the Hon James
Wilson are panied TO find that this great
agriculturist has his little foibles that show
him 20 be only human. He has not only
his mind on the ground as me true agri-
culturist should. but he also keeps his ear
TO the ground. like his great chief in the
White House. The official statement re-
ferred to shows a remarkably large cx-
penditure by the SeCretary's- Office for
newspaper clippings containing comment
more or less nattering TO the Secretary OF
Agriculture. Here are a few Of the pay
ments on this account for last year, Feb
ruary 3. Chicago Press Clippings Bureau
S3G.3I; March i3. same concern. SlSO3-
March 16. Burre,Ts Press Clippings Blu
reau. S1J.yN: March Il. Aliens Clipping
Bureau. Sl6. April %. Chicago Bureau.
Sl0.S6. May Is. BurrelIs Bureau S6S2f-
May a. Chicago Bureau SS35. June I3
Aliens SIC; June 20. Chicago Bureau.
$2iI2; August s. Aliens S24. September
10 BurrelIa SOS. This makes the respeC-
table total Of S29463 for press clippings
covering a peri, OF eight months for
which your Uncle Jim Wilson makes the
Government pay the freight
The evening times., 1900-03-17
POLITICAL NOTES AND GOSSIP.

western Jnensiness.-Former Gov
crnor Stone. Of Missouri. Vice Chairman OF
The Democrats National Committee. has
come out in an interview warning the
faithful to beware of the insidious
approach Of the goldbug. Governor stone
thinks he discerns a movement to
take the party organization out Of the
hands Of its present managers and again
put il in the control OF the auriferous
Eastern element 1t is believed Governor
stones outcry is due 10 the quiet move
ment now being conducted by Carl Schurz
and others to induce Grover Cleveland 10
formally endorse the party as II now stands
with the osteneible view OF strengthening
the Democracy in the East Nobody pre-
tends TO believe that Mr. CIeyeland's en-
dorsement would do the party %zy good in
the West On the contrary il he should
come back to the fold it is not doubted that
his re-admission would 90 positive harm
in the West and in some sections OF the
South. 1t is also considered doubtful
whether he could be Of any material as
sistance in the East. From this viewpoint
the conclusion is rs- solable that Governor
stones warning 10 the faithful to keep q
sharp lookout fer the gol6bugS is really
protest against Cleve,Gud's re-admission.
Recent Developments in Missouri show that
The old Cleveland element there is again
getting into power. Former Congressman
DOckery has a "cinch" en- the nomination
for Governor. His success means that the
Hon David X. Francis will again be In
control OF the parry machinery in Missouri.
With Francis at the helm Stone viii be rel
egated TO the rear. This then. is what
stone is hghtire nov. Ii Is not thought
that he is at all uue..-y about Bryan. The
stone opposition in Missouri cares not who
Is nominated f. Precedent Their sole aim
is to unhorse stone and get the party or
ganization OF the STATE in their hands so
they can more surely regain control Of leg
islation at Jefferson City. Stone hopes 10
checkmate them by raising lusty cry
against Cleveland and the gOldbUgs. But
Missourians in Washington declare that
stone has permitted the Dockery movement
10 get too much headway Dockery nom
nation for Governor is practically assured.
and Stones fate Is sealed Il is thought ne
still will be influential in the national
councils Of the party. but that Francis in
future viii run the machine I'm Missouri
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-08

Ibsen's new play, Should We Awake
the Dead? was produced III Copen-
hagen.
The Saxons government announced
approval of the imperial meat inspec-
ton bill.
Five thousand carpenters employed
on the Paris exposition buildings be-
gan a strike.
Russian spies are reported to have
appeared in Sweden, particularly near
fortified places.
Parliament met in London and the
opposition at once began an attack
on the government.
Great Britain is now said to fear
the Intervention of the powers in the
south African war.
An attempt to settle the boundary
between German and Belgian terri
tory in Africa failed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-08
BOER BRITISH WAR.

Buffers total losses thus far are
10000
The beers are said to lack tea, cot
fee. and sugar
The British occupied Prieska on the
Orange river.
Britons at Ladysmlth say that they
are able to hold out.
Beers report that they repulsed the
British around COlcsberg.
The boer losses at Spion Kop were
So killed and 100 wounded,
Parliament Is likely to sustain the
cabinet by a large majority.
The powers are said to have refused
10 offer mediation as asked by Leyds
Gen Butler tells his men that he
hopes to reach Ladysmith within a
week.
The British loss at Spion Kop is es-
timated at 40 per cent. OF those en-
gagged.
The Spanish government prohibited
proposed pro-boer mass-mecting in
Barcelona
A petition signed by 10000 Russian
women asks President Mckinley to
offer mediation
a dispatch from Lourenzo Marquee
says the beers may dam the Kip river
and Hood Iadysmith.
The latest news from south Africa
indicates an early British invasion OF
The Orange Free state.
Great Britain viii be given an op-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-08
NEWS OF THE WORLD.
sPANlsH-AMERICAN ISLANDS.

A geological survey expert found
much coal in the Philippines, but no
precious metals.
The house committee favored giving
Cuban vessels the rights Of the most
favored nauons.
The bodies of Gen. Lawton and Mai
Logan arrived at San Francisco on the
transport Thomas.
General Kobbe has occupied several
OF the hemp ports 10 southern Luzon
and IN adjacent Islands.
The senate insuar committee Is OK
pected 10 report shortly on govern
ment for the Philippines,
An American scouting party was
ambushed by Filipinos and lost a lieu
tenant and three priyates killed.
Expansion speeches were made at
the annual banquet OF the New YORK
board Of trade and transportation.
rhe municipal council at Havana
has recognized General Ludlow as
superior in authority 20 civil Governor
NuneZ,
In an interview Gen. Maxine 60
mez expressed opposition to the APP
pointment Of Mgr Sbaretti as Bishop
Of Havana
General Otis has cabled the war de-
partmeut that the missing Major
Rockefeller has been seen by Spanish
prisoners in Lu2On.
Secretary Hays report on the ex-
penditures by the state department Of
the $50 900 600 defense fund shows that
1894 7Q2 Is chargeaole to it,
The new census gives Cuba's popula-
ton as l,572.S41. which is 10000 less
than IT. 1881 Porto Rico has 95I679 a
gain Of 10000 since 1897.
a senate committee voted to allow
Porto Rico delegate in congress and
levy % per cent. Of the usual duties on
imports from the island