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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-09
Cronje at ST. Helena.

Everybody is aware that John Bull was
born without the least idea of a sense
of humor. II it were otherwise he would
probably spare himself the ridicule which
will be visited upon his head for sending
General Cronje and the four thousand
Beers who surrendered with him to the
island of st. Helena, there to be kept as so
many Dutch Napoleons until the war is
over.
The object of the movement is rather OBJ
secure. II the plan is to apply the Devils
Island principle to all persons of whatever
race or condition who make trouble for
England, cosmc sentiment will be apt to
take the trend it did when the cowardIy
crime OF exiting the great Corsican to a
barren rock in mid-ocean was committed
early in the century.
1t is hard. indeed, to find reason or ex-
cuse for such a step.
President Kruger manages to keep good
many hundred Englishmen safe at Pre-
toria, and, according TO all accounts, they
are treated with remarkable kindness. Why
could not Lord Roberts find places in Cape
Colony where a few thousand prisoners of
war might be corralled and kept in good
order? AS a matter of military policy the
expressed determination of Great Britain
not TO exchange prisoners is defensibe
Her supply of men is not inadequate. while
that of the Transyaal State is. The place
of every British soldier captured can be
filed When Boer dies or falls into the
hands of the enemy, there is one man less
to fight for the South African Republic.
But that is one matter. and the transporta-
ton of Cronje and his little army TO st.
Helena is quite another. 1t is an expen-
siye undertaking, and 1t is sublimely
ridiculous.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-09
Reapiug What We Sow.

tfrom the JtlCl tbserNer.)
When We complain about another country
shutting out products from its markets
we have no standing in court, because we are do.
ing the same thing ourselves with reference to
the products of other countries. We have pro-
claimed to the world that such policy is the
highest achievement in civilized government an
American system. discovered by Blaine, and de
yeloped into perfection by Mckinley. We shall
be rendering ourselves the laughing stock OF
the world ii we undertake to make others avoid
what we practice We riskod their ridicuIe and
rebuff when We started out to open China's
doors, but for some reason none of the nations
we called on for cooperation against the Chi
nese TOLD US to first open our own. But now that
the matter is up to Germany the young Kaiser
will bc likely to have some remarks on the
DingIey Tariff law and Porto Rico Tariff bill,
which is even more abominabe.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-09
GUARDING AGAINST PLAGUE.
Surgeon General Wyman Receives =
Report From San Frnncisco.

report FROM san frnnefsco.
Surgeon j. NJ Gassaway, in charge OF the
marine hospital at San Francisco. having
been asked for full information regarding
the case of suspected plague there, has sent
the following report to Surgeon General
Wyman:
Was invited to participate in meeting OF
local board of health. Glands from the
suspected case OF plague were submitted
by the board to Surgeon Kinyoun, who is
making the necessary examination. Twelve
blocks of Chinatown are cordoned; street
cars stopped but to be allowed to run to-
morrow under strict rule, providing that no
passengers be allowed on outside OF cars;
each car to be disinfected daily. The
dwellings and the nndertaker's shop which
held the suspected case have been disin-
fected with formaldehyde. Informed board
that you had directed us to give all assist
ance in our power. Board voted thanks.
Situation thus far apparently well in hand.
The board promises to keep us informed.
Cannot learn the antecedents Of the case
yet. Best OF feeling prevails between the
board of health and the service
The Surgeon General states that guam
tity of the anti-pest serum which he has
recently imported from the Pasteur In
stitute in Paris Is already in the hands Of
the marine hospital officers at San Fran
cisco. He b. sent an additional quantity
for use in this emergency
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-09

illinois, and only recently put a stop to
strong movement TO put him at the head OF
the state ticket this year. His friends say
that he would add many thousands OF votes
10 the national ticket in Illinois. and be-
sides his high order of organizing ability
would be OF great value to the campaign
managers.
Split in Texns.-The first discordant
note in the Republican campaign of "har-
mony' comes from Texas. where there are
said to be not enough white Republicans
to fill the offices, il by some miracle they
should capture the State government down
there. The disturbing factor seems to be
the Hon. Ned" Green, the affluent son
of the frugal and thrifty Mistress Hetty,
of Wall Street. The other faction is head
ed by DR.. John Grant, the Texas member
of the Republican National Committee and
trist of Texas. Each will head a delega-
ton to the Philadelphia Convention. in
structed to vote first. last. and all the time
for Wilyum cKn-lay-hooray, A few
weeks ago young Mr.. Green procured
from the Hanna committee a letter which
Mr. Green interpreted to mean that the
Administration would be very much dis
pleased if Dr. Grant or other Federal Of
fcials should have themselves elected as
delegates to the convention. But the let
ter in reality didn't say that. 1t excepted
in its carefully worded provisions isolated
cases. AS the entire Republican party
OF Texas is generally regarded as a sort
OF isolated case" it Is suggested that Mr..
Hanna will seat both of the delegations,
and thus preserve harmony.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-09
Geography.


To the Editor OF The Times:
Yesterday an examination held in the pub
lie schools. the results Of which will be sub
mitted to the committee Investigating the
efficiency Of the methods Of instruction now APP
nIied in Washington. This examination did not
include geography. nor can | discover any evil
Gqnce that geography is taught to any great
tent in the schools. | have questioned several
pupils and their ideas on the subject were CN-
tremciy hay. One Of them gave New York City
as the capital of the State of New York. Louisiana
was somewhere in the southern part Of tnc
United States" Japan was island the
south coast Of ASIA" and Asia was somewhere
in Europe" When going 10 school (not
many years agOl. we were taught geography
more thoroughly than anything else. and have
found il to he Of great value.
But perhaps the study has been discontinued
until the Angio-SIXun race has finished foOiirS
with the maps of the various continents
". A. H.
Washington. March ].
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-09

The Reciprocity Bureau in the State De-
partment, needs reorganization. Mr.. Kas-
son. the gentleman now in charge, may be
a Jealous officer enough. but he lacks au-
thority. His Argentine Treaty has gone
up the fume and his French Treaty prom
ises TO follow it. What Mr. Mckinley needs
in the place is not commissioner, but a
trust censor-one named by the various
trusts and the Protective Tariff League.
which control national policies and legis-
lation. No treaty not affirmatiyely and
satisfactorily in trust interests has ghost
ministration.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-09
DIR. McIlfm,s Suggestion.

OF all the expedients which have been
suggested for the improvement of society.
the most cold blooded is that proposed by
a certain DR.. McKim, of New York who
thinks that reform by murder would meet
the requirements of the situation. He adj
vocates the elimination of those members
OF the human family who, by reason OF
physical or mental infrmity become bur
dens upon the public. He contends that it
is not only the right but the duty of So
ciety to put TO death its criminal and de-
pendent classes. embracing the epileptlc
and hysterical, the imbeciles. and those
who are morally irresponsible. The only
humane sentiment which enters into the
radical proposition of DR.. McKim is that
painless method OF determination shall be
employed. and in his opinion carbonic acid
gas will fulfill this requirement
Undoubtedly 1t would be an excellent
thing for the world il it could get rid of all
that contributes toward the sum of af'iic-
ton and unhappiness. Those who remained
after the vicious and defective elements
had been eliminated would enjoy their ex-
istence to a greater degree and make the
lives OF others more tolerable. But the
question which arises at the very outset is.
Have not the unfortunates. whom DR.. Nc
Kim would exterminate. the same right to
existence that DR.. NcKim claims for him
self? They can say. like Cain. II was I'M
born; sougE. not to be born" eut being
here, are there not certain considerations
which should raise them above the level
OF so many masteriess dogs? Are they TO
be punched and asphyxiated because they
are cripples. or blind. or lack the intel
lectual strength with which their fellow
men are blessed. The very discussion OF
such a possibility seems absurd. but even
II this metropolitan Nautilus were legally
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-09

From the New York Mail and Express-)
When schoolgirls grow confidential with one
another they mstimes, | told, describe the
sort O. a man who corresponds to what they
call their beau ideal" Did You ever happen
to hear what Mrs. Stephen A. Douglas was
credited with saying this topic? when
Was at school," she remarked. Il used to
that there were three kinds OF | never
could be induced to marry. First, | never would
marry a man who was younger than l. Second.
never would marry man who was shorter thar
T. Third, | never would marry a politician.
Well, | kept my vow. except that in marrying
Mr. Douglas | married a who was not quite
As old as |, who not as tall as /, and who
OF the most prominent politicians OF his
day a"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-09
A word for England.

IFr0m lhe InlIlnapoIls NeWsl
Demagogues and short sighted politicians may
twist the lions tail: may assert with a sheer
that England has waged incesSant warfare aGsin-t
v.,kcr nations; may accuse her OF land graibin:,
md ~ rphbery but no one with AnG!o-Slxon
blood in his ycIns hut must be proud that Eng
Id wherever she has gone, has carried ciriizi-
tion with her The principles Tor which Great
Britain is contend'ng in south Africa are prin-
,.;,,Irs which every American who loves his ma
tiy, land. It's Declaration OF Independence. and
its Constitution. must endorse. She is fighting
a battle for civilization.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-09

(From the Philadelphia North American)
This Porto Rico outrage IS breeding a rebellion
against expansion II are not to expand ex-
cept imperislists, making ourselves hated
oppressors where We so. there viii be an
irresistible demand for the abandonment OF
policy that cannot be brought into harmony
with the Constitution. and that denies to others
the rights which claim in the Declare ton
OF Independence for ourselves as natural and in
.IienlhIc
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-09

CFrom til, Louisville Courier Japrn

(Fron the Louisville Courier JaUrrai-)
There has never since 1872 been 4 majority OF
the voters of the United States in full sympathy
with the Republican; Of the class dominant
at Washington. At only Presidential ee, on
between Is72 and 1896 did the Republicans get
even plurality OF the popular vote. This was
in 1850. and then Gasfeld's plurality was only
7.Ols There never has been time when party
allegiance was so slight as it is now, or when
the disposition OF sufficient number OF voters
to tura the scale was manifest to change
sides every four years.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-09
Trial of n Torpedo Bont.

WILMINGTON. Del. March s.-The tor
pedo boat Stringham was taken out ON the
Delaware today to be tested by the build
ers. Owing to a slight break in valve the
vessel returned before any speeding could
be attempted. The boat will be taken for
a run in a few days. and in about a fort
night may be ready for the Government
test The accident today was slight.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-09

Senator Davis amendment to the Hay
Pauncefote Treaty is regarded by leading
Republicans in Congress as affording the
only shadow of hope for ratification. Yet
it is said that the State Department is
obdurate and declares that it is a square
issue between the treaty as originally
drawn or nothing.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-09

From the Binghamton LesderD
The subject of Republican platform opposition
to the trusts seems TO have been dropped by the
party organs, which are doubtless struck by the
humor that such a position would necessarily
cmbody A party whose representatives in Gov
ernment have gone to ridiculous lengths to con-
serve trust interests would look amusingly fool
ISL in the role OF an opponent of the combines.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-09


Few can accept seriously the story that Mr.
Quay intends TO make Mr.. Sibley his successor
Ii is an interesting fabrication in far as il
exhibits how a gIesser may strain his mental
parts without any practical result. but it is in
tefestirs in no other respect
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-09
, FOOD FOR PORTO RIcANs.
The Probable Date of the Next Ship
ment by the War Department.

Colonel BeIlinger. of the Quartermaster
Generals Department, said yesterday that
he would have a transport leaving New
York city March IA and that it was more
than probable that the 500 tons OF food to
be sent to the starving Porto Ricans would
be shipped on that date. Commissary Gen.
erai Weston stated that all the supplies
could be purchased in few days. Four
seventies OF 1t will be rice. two-sevenths
beans and one-seventh Goldfish and bacon.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-09

From the Pitisburg Dispatch.)
Sibley is for Quay. Quay is for Sibley. Quay
assisted Sibley to defeat a Republican Con.
gresham in the Twenty seventh district and sib-
ley il not an iRgr1te-not now.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-09
The Indiana Republicans. There

The There
are nine Republican members of the In
diana delegation of thirteen in the present
House. All of these Republicans have
been or viii be renominated, probably by
reclamation. except the Hen. George W.
Faris, of Terre Haute. Before the vote on
the Porto Rican Tariff bill was taken. Mr..
Faris somewhat suddenly and mysteriously
left Washington for his home. On the eve
of his departure from Washington. he de-
clared in an interview that his fences were
in a satisfactory condition for his reuomi-
nation. but Tor some unexplained cause he
withdrew from the race soon after he ar
rived home, to the unspeakable astcnish-
ment of his supporters. Some very strange
rumors about his withdrawal have beaten
him back to Washington. 1t is said that a
newspaper editor OF Terre Haute. named
Borcus. who suddenly became affiuent by
sharing in the profits being made by a tri-
yate concern out of The Messages and
Papers of the Presidents" had great deal
to do with Mr.. Fari5 mysterious eiTacement
from politics. So completely do the al eyed
terms of the withdrawal of Faris vorce
him from the politics of the Fifth district
that il is said in accordance with one of
their provisions he will no longer make his
home in Terre Haute. preferring the mere
cougenial environment of indianapolis or
future residential purposes. Mr.. Fafis has
not been a conspicuous member OF he
House, and it is intimated that his disap-
pointment at not leaping at one bound into
national fame. as so many statesmen. thick
they will do by coming to Congress, has
had a part in determining his surprising
course The district is normally Reoub-
lican, though the Democrats are hopeful of
CARRYING 1t this year.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-09
Another CnIdweu.-Upop the bori


of Democratic hopes, pink with promise,
there looms the figure of another Caldwell.
The aged jurist of that name having bee.l
eliminated from the list of Vice Presl-
Dental possibilities. another OF the name
now comes to the froEt with a boom of con
siderable size and vigor. Reference is
made TO the Hon. b. f. Caldwell. of I'LL
nois who represents in Congress the con-
stituency that was so long loyal to the
Hon William NJ. Springer During his
brief service in the House Mr. Caldwell
has attained standing among his col
leagues that CAUSES many Of them to re-
ceive with favor the suggestion that his
name be placed in the second place on tha
ticket this year. He is of middle age. OF
fine presence and address. possessed of a
liberal fortune. and. though a banker. is
a stout advocate OF Is to / free coinage.
Mr.. Caldwell is said to be one Of the most
potent men in the party organization in
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-11
CANDIDA ZES
COUNTY DISPENSER.

I hereby announce to the voters of
Edgefield county that L am candidate
for the office of Comfy Dispenser. /
will abide the result of the primary
election and will support the nominees
of the party. G. b. KEY.
In Difference to the resolutions of
the county executive committee, I
announce that, I am candidate
for Dispenser of Edgefleld county.
will abide the result of the primary
a nd support the nominees Of the party.
w. H BUssEY.
The friends of Capt. Gus WHITE,
an old war worn veteran, respectfully
nominates him for the Office Of County
Dispenser, subject to The rules of the
democratic primary.
L am a candidate for County Dis
penser. 1 will abide the results of the
democratic primary and support all its
nominees. Jesse w. Dorm.
lam candidate for County Dispen-
ser. will abide the result of the pri-
mary and support all the nominees OF
the democratic party.
THAp. G. STRoM.
To the Vo;ers of Edgefeld County:
respectfully announce myself as a
candidate for County Dispenser and
pledge myself to abide the result and
to support all the nominees Of the
democratic party.
AvoRY BLAND.
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Ansinstant later the flags swept
over the galleries like a mass of
flame. Bundles of them were toss-
ed upon the seats and distri buted.
The scene was magnifcen.ly in.
spring and the great audience was
worked up to a fever heat. On;
each flag was the device: 1.-THE
constitution and the flag are in
separable, now and forever. The
flag Of the republic forever, of an
empire, never"
While the demonstration was at
it's height, the band sent another
thrill throu7h the audience, by
playing Dixie aud medly Of
patriotic airs. State standards
we're again torn from their sockees,
banners were raised and a trium-
phal procession of the delegates
marched about the hall. Now the
strains of the band turned to 'My
Country, 'Tis Of Thee," at which
the ontire audience, as with a sim
gle voice, joined in a mighty and
swelling chorus. Amid the billow-
ing of flags could be seen a tall
STANDARD bearing the inscription:
"Forcible annexation would be
criminal aggression-William Nc
Kinley."
1t was at this juncture that the
climax was sprung upon the great
assembly. A huge flag had been
flung across the roof between two
trusses and as the signal was
given the cords were cut and slow
ly it unrolled it's white and GRIM
son folds as it fell gracefully and
swung over the platform slightly
to the rear and south of the speak
er's desk. The banner was an
enormous affair, being fully fifty
feet long and about one-half as
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-11
WOMEN IN TROUBLE.
The Approach of Motherhood is the
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constant anxiety, fear and dread, to
say nothing OF the danger which the
coming incident entails. The joyous
anticipations with which she looks for
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Such a remedy is now offered, and
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What woman is not interested in
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wide. Upon the white stripes were
the printed sentences in large let
ters Of blue:
constitutional governments de-
rive their just powers from tie
consent of the governed
aThe constitution and the flag,
one and inseparable now and for
ever =
"The flag Of a republic forever,
ofan empire never"
ga republic can have no col
onies."
To the vast majority of those in
the hall the flag was in unexpect-
ed iucident, and its appearance
was the signal for frantic roar,
which caused everything that had
gone before it to sink into insig-
nifcance. For fully two minutes
the cords of the flag caught and
would not permit it to fall to it's
full length. 1t was caught up just
enought 10 prevent the convention
from reading the inscriptions upon
the banner and until they were re-
leased and the banner swung free,
the enthusiasm increased every
second. When finally every word
was visible there was a climax of
cheers that was deafening.
HE'LL BROKE LOOSE IN MISSOURI.
Senator Tillman stood surveying
the storm and awaiting an op-
portunity to proceed. The chair
man pounded his gavel and appeal
ed for order. But the march of
the delegates, bearing their stand
ards and banners ran on unin-
terruptedly for twenty-five minutes
AS Senator Tillman was about to
resume he remarked that. the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-11
STATE SENATE.

To my Fellow Citizens:
I am grateful for the honors that
you have conferred upon me in the
past; and will endeavor to deserve
yonr confidence IN the future. there
fore announce that I am candidate
for reelection to the State Senate. 1
will abide the result of the primary
election and will support all the NOM
inees of the democratic party.
Very respectfully,
j. G. SHEPPARD.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1900-07-11
FOR SOLICITOR.

IA. MULLER is hereby announced
q candidate for Solicitor OF the Fifth
Judicial District of South Carolina,
subject to the Democratic primary.
lam a candidate for reelection to
the office of Solicitor Of the Fifth
judicial Circuit, subject to the rules of
the Democratic party.
j. WIN. THURMoND.