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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-08
The OTIS Peace.

Judge Advocate General Lieber was not
so ia wrong when he decided that "a
statJ OF war exists in the Philippines.
Otis was evidently mistaken when he an
nounced that he had crushed il by tele-
phone. and could now lay down the vice
regal sceptre upon the altar Of a job well
and completely done For Aguinaldo has
risen from the grave wherein the Igorrotes
buried him, has Joined the insurgent lead
er Tino in the Forth. and between them
they have quite a strong body of Tagals.
armed with improved weapons recent re-
ceived from the Filipino juntas in Hong
kong and Singapore.
The situation is so serious that General
Young has telegraphed to Manila for re-
endorsements, II he can get them in tine
he Will try to make quick work Of Mr.
Hoar's Malay George Frisbie Washington
before the rainy season sets in. Now that
Otis is out of the way there is less reason
than formerly to worry over the conditions
in the Philippines. General Macarthur has
a heavy and sickening inherit snce of re-
suits from laundering, dodderias failure TO
administer. But he is a man and a sol
self and OF his stewardship. II is & vast
pity that he was not put in supreme com
mand Immediately after Lawton's death.
since which time things have notoriously
been going from bad to worse through the
utter incapability of Otis As il is. for
some time longer the country must reap
the reward Of Mr.. McKinlcys fixed deter
mination to put incompetent favorites With
political influence in positions of great re-
sponsibility. and then to stand By them
in defiance of a unanimous public opinion
after they have proved themselves hope
less failures
Perhaps the Administration may comfort
itself with the idea that the Lieber state
of war" and the temperance Of Aguin-
aldo. will serve to keep the Constitution out
OF the archipelago for another year. at
least. But such a hope could hardly be
realized. The Taft Commission is en-
powered to establish a civil government
That government will have TO be created
organized. and administered agreeably to
the terms of the Constitution. 1t was to
include an elaborate custom house system
That feature viii have to be eliminated. al
least as far as concerns trade with other
parts of the United States.
The decision of the Federal court in the
Ortiz case settles that question. Under it
our plain duty demands that We should
remove all tariff barriers TO trade with our
insular possessions and give their products
free entrance TO our markets. 1t is not
matter Of duty only. but one OF
nece SSity- II may be hard on the trusts
and monOpolies. but the Constitution is
yet too many for even them
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-08
FIGHTING THE ICE TRUST.
Action Begun in New York to Re-
woke Its Charter.

NEW YORK. May S.--As the laws of the
State of New York specifically prohibit a
stock corporation from combining with
any other corporation or person for the ere
alton Of a monopoly or the unlawful re-
straint of trade or for the prevention OF
competition il any necessary of life the
New York Journal" has begun legal pro
ceedings against the Ice Trust for the for
fixture of its charter.
These proceedings. il is declared will
either drive the trust out of business. or
viii force il TO sell ice AT the rates which
prevailed in New York before it created
the monopoly that enables IT to prevent
competition in the sale OF ice, which COM
modify is a necessary of life in the eyes
of the law
The form Of the "JOurnals'' legal mo-
ceedings to release the people OF New
York from the grip OF the Ice Trust is an
duplication to the Attorney General re-
questing him TO begin an action against the
American Ice Company. the charter name
Of the trust. TO prohibit il from doing bust
ness in this State, because il is conducting
its operations in violation of the law.
The trust is now charging so cents for 100
pounds Of ice, and threatens to increase
the price to 81. The price in Jersey CITY
is 20 cents a hundred.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-08
MAKING WAGONS IN CHEMNITz
Factory for the Purpose Recently
Put in Operation


Put in Operation
]. F. Monaghan, United States Vice Con-
sui at ChemnitZ, writes the States Depart-
ment that "a company has been organized
in this city. with capital of $3.50. 600,
to build wagons. carriages. etc Consuls
have often called attention to the oppor-
tunities offered in this empire and all
over Europe for the sale of American
wagons. carriages, and vehicles of all
kinds. The success achieved at home is
a guaranty that our products, if properly
pushed, would find ready and profitable
sales abroad The roads here are remark
ably even. Tbs. wear and tear, so heavy
in parts of our country, have been mini
mized, if not entirely eliminated.
This factory will furnish a great an
portunity TO our manufacturers of wagon
and carriage tools and machines: also to
makers OF woodworking tools and ma
chimes. IN these lines We are said to ex-
eel.
If catalogues containing price lists are
sent to this consulate care will be taken
to see that they are properly distributed.
The catalogues should, il possible. be
printed in German; luckily, this is not
absolutely necessary. as most merchants
and manufacturers here read English.
Before the factory is finished. before IL
can turn of a single wagon or carriage
our manufacturers or agents ought To
make supreme, effort to effect sales OF
vehicles here"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-08

II Governor Roosevelt finds himself in
danger of being overcome by the plead
ings of Messrs. Hanna. Plat, and McKin-
ley, and wants a knockdown argument to
save himself from the Vice Presidential
sacrifice, just let him endorse the @sser-
tons Of Taylor's friends when that emf
nent clouded one was over in New York.
Let him assure the Republican elders that
he promised to protect a man suspected
of completely in the murder of brother
governor, from Justice That would at
once satisfy the most increduIous boss
that he was not eligible.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-08

The Administration schere 10 use the
Hepburn bill as a club with which to for, e
the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty upon the Sen
ate. is Iot likely to be successful. The
American people would rather 20 without
a canal forever than to be loaded with
such one as that perfdious proposed
agreement calls for Friends OF ga AmeTi-
can Canal in the Senate should not lose a
moment in presenting their ultimatum.
They should serve notice that there is 10 he
a vote on the Hepburn bill, or no legisla-
tion for the remainder of the session
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-08

While the average length OF the modern novel
Is 10000 words, the length OF Dickens principal
stories Is 100000 words. Now bulk considered
as bulk Is nothins. But It Is the fact that the
great novels of the world are long .sRsbeIa;s -
Don Cuixote. Robinson Crusee," s.Tristram
Shaney, Tom JONES'" Pamela Les Mis-
eranies' Monte Cristo"-these are tremendous
BOOKS, ane The list could be greatly extended
Our noYeiists can do many things well. ,but the
hiiing OF large stage with characters the adroit
manipulation Of these. and the creation OF differ
ent spheres OF interests in story all tributary
TO the main theme as m .s-Bleak House, this
is beyond them.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-08
BuIlet-Proof Shields on Rites.


A bullet-proof shield has been invented which
il seems certain viii be adopted oy the Brit
iSh infantry Although less than One-eighth Of an
inch in thickness IL is absolutely bullet proof at
less than 800 yards against Lee-MetfOrd and Maui
ser rifles firing service ammunition The shield il
designed for the protection OF the soldier when
lying down to FIRE, and also when advancing into
action. When advancing in the face of a Heavy
fire the shield is fixed to the rife and the rife
being carried in vertical position. the shield
swings in a way to protect the head and chest
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-08

We have never wished to DO Mr.. W s.
Taylor, Of Kentucky, the least injus-
tice. hence we have not at any
time asserted the belief that his
courageous return to Kentucky really
covered an Intention to slip over
into Indiana and make deal for
protection against the justice of his own
State. But that was what we expected
and it seems to have come true With two
cities Of refuge open to him. the chance
Of his arrest by the Kentucky authorities
would appear to be rather remote 1t will
unfortunately strike disinterested on-Iook-
ers as rather depressing TO the theory of
TaylOr's innocence Of the crime with which
he is charged. that he should make such
elaborate preparations against a time
when he may be a fugitive from Justice
But. Republican leaders are men apart
They do things as matters of course. and
with impunity, that other people would
never think of attempting. in view-of legal
consequences.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-08
A south American Product


FrOm the Indianapolis Press)
Mocha coffee formerly came from Arabia bh
the trees destroyed by plague and tina
country now raises scarcely enough for its owr
consumption. What is known as mocha in Al.
markets Of the world is grown in Central an,
South America, where is was introduced by m,
Jesuit fathers from Arabia We continue to re-
ceiye considerable amount Of coffee from Java
SSH s92 in 1897, g, Coz O55 in fsoS and 81 500
5GS in ISq9
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-08

under protest hereafter. and litigation fol-
lowing each payment. II looks very much
as if the Administration will have to give
up its amiable determination to smother
the subject until after the Presidential
election
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-08
Turn VIII Come.

From the Chicago News)
7 he homely worm had been Transformed into an
ethereal creature known as the butterfly
How you have changed remarked the red
spider.
''What brought about that beautiful transforma-
tionG' enqUired the white gnat
what caused you TO turnY' asked the grass
hopper.
Then the butterfly spoke for the first time:
Even the worm viii turn"
Thus we fnd that passe sayings are current in
the field.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-08
a Fight within "A Fight.
FrOn. the London GIobe.)

PioHE the LONDON Globe.)
During the fight at COlenso there occurred ,
truly Irish incident. The gallant Dublins in an
attack on the enemys flank, paused at SPOT for
cover and also in order 10 regain their breath
Here two Of the soldiers had dispute and before
one could say Jack Robinson they were on their
feet banging their fists into each others faces
with tremendous vehemence, while bullets whistled
by their ears and kicked up the dust al their
feet When the best man had won the D,ibIins
left their cover and wei.. fJr the Beers
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-08
A Relic of Kha.tum.
CFrom the London Telegram

Another interesting relic Of the siege of Khar-
tUm has Just reached London in TIE shape OF enc
of the actual money notes which, like The medals
struck by General Gordon IN OadeT u keen mn
the dropping spirits of his sOrely pressed garTi-
son, was issued in the town itself and ssbse-
quenty buried. Its face value is described as lon
piastres, and ii bears a notification stating that
this amount is entirely payable from the treas
ury at khartum OF Cairo in Lower Egypt II 2 wear
has elapsed after the date hereof-Apri 25 1854 .
II is signed in two separate plaees-.,Gor,lon
Pasha. Governor General, Khartum," and AZ the
foot. &C G. Gordon
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-08
Inxpired IT Home.

(From the Chicago Post)
''what furnishes your inspirationgv they asked
OF the author
my wife vas the reply.
How l0velyi they cried. t,TIow perfectly
idealistici''
"Yes." be went on. 'if the muse ever haIts and
feel like loafing my job her demand for
new gown or some additional Money for household
expenses stirs me 70 renewed effort and puts Pc
gasus il a gallop."
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-08
Taking Hi. spite Ont.
From The Chicaro Newsl

tFIOM Inc NIlINAsu NtN.,-I
He holding Up one side OF the vestibule
when the miikman arrived
what do you mean by being 50 later he thun-
dered
.'wwhy, sir,P stsrnmered the milkslan, at is
only 81
Doesn't matter, Ny wife -ipped rae up for
being late and got here at L %
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-08
A Greater SACRIFICE.

(From the Cleveland Plain Deaier.)
sLord Raleigh's graceful little act Of sacrificing
his costly cloak so that the queen eould 90 dry
shOd has been outdone by western bride
What did she DOR
''On a very slippery day last winter she scatter
ed the cremated ashes Of her first husband on the
front steps so that her second husband wouldn't
slip down."
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-08
utsmnrck's Costly Chec-.er Board.


my N4AiS16o NhDuNitJ
II is said the most valuable checker board in
existence IS that Of the late Prince Bismarck who
was great lover Of the game. The squares of
the board made OF silver and gold, to repr,.
sent the usual light and dark colOred leather
The draughts are OF silver and gold, having a
diamond a ruby in the centre Of each
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-08
where the Church Fixtures Went

When the sexton opened the Norwegian In
tberan Church for prayer meeting last night he
found the chairs, pews organ, and even HYMN
book gone. He discovered the missing articles in
local pawn shop where the thieves got so on
them. They represented themselves a. deaeons
said was Id financial distress
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-08

(From the Chicago Record)
PhOtOgraPher- How shall l finish your photo
graphs, madame?
Nadame-Well, retouch half OF them to look
ten years younger than l am. l want those TO
send out of town
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-08
CURRENT HUMOR.
Unsymnnthetic Rrute.
CFrom the indianapolis Pre-.

There Is such a lovely domestic atmosphere
about IL" said the lady at the play
"iiuhf" snOrted her husband who was with her
That odor comes from the restaurant across the
street.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-08
senator Harris Didn't Attend

senator Harris Didn't Attend
Everyone assumed that Senator Harris q,
Kansas would attend the Populist Ma
tional Convention at Sioux Falls. S. ID
Acting upon this assumption. nearly every
newspaper in the country has stated under
a Washington date line that Senator Har-
ris had left here Friday with Senators But
Ter, Pettigrew, and Allen for Sioux Falls
But the Kansan occupied his seat in the
Senate yesterday. and manifested his
characteristic interest in the proceedings
OF that body 1t is explained that though
Senator Harris is described in the Com
gressionai Directory as a Populist. the fact
is that he is an old school Democrat. He
was elected to the Senate by a eombina-
ton between the Democrats and Populis;s
in the Kansas Legislature. and while
agreeing with the third party on MANY
vital issues has never pretended 10 he
anything but Democrat without friII :
or ifs Had he gone TO Sioux Falls as a
delegate it is possible that some super-
seryiceable individual would have eausad
unnecessary embarrassment by question
ing his right TO a seat, while some other
critic would have deeried the convention
as Democratic affair simply because
Senator Harris participated in the proceed
ings- This is the explanation given for
his failure TO attend the convention in
South Dakota
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-08

Prom the Pittsburg News. }

Y 10111 INC Il IttstuIB NeNs-J
There have been no lynchiags for some time
now IL IS to be hoped the practice will BE- re-
vived when the straw vote fiend starts on his
quadrennial rampage
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-08

a Notable Aehievement--The Hon.
John F. Wilson, the Delegate from ArizonI,
has achieved very notable victory in the
House-a victory CT such Importance as to
be the subject Of general discussion IN
Congress. Near his home town of ..-.s-
colt is situated old Fort WhippIe. which
has long been in dire need of governmental
attention. The valuable property is fast
going to ruin because OF the iratuity Ct
the Delegate from Arizona Heretofore to
get the necessary appropriation for its r.
pair Judge Wilson got an item Of $50. OCO
inserted in the Army Appropriation bill for
Fort Wbipp!e, and then Watchdog Cannon
conceived II TO be his duty to Kill the an
preparation. The Arizona Delegate fought
the matter out on the hoor with Uncle Joe
and won by close margin, after terrific
struggle Hence there is great rejoicing
In tar-oh Arizona at this momert and
Judge Wilson is bigger hero in that meet
Of the woods than Admiral Dewey.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-08
POLITICAL NOTES AND GOSSIP.

Dewey for Second PIaee-The Hon.
b. F. Caldwelrs declaration in The Times
that the real sense OF the proposition
now seems to be Dewey for second place. -
has excited a good deal of interest among
all sorts OF Democrats. Mr. Caldwell has
been urged to enter the race for the Vice
Presidential nomination, and il is believ-
ed that If be would give the word bis
friends in Illinois would send to Kansas
City solid delegation for him Aside
from his prominent connection with the
iceNPresidential problem is the fact that
Mr.. Caldwell is in thorough accord with
the dominant element Of the party, which
invests his advocacy of the Admirals
nomination with peculiar Importance. It
is argued that if Admiral Dewey is accept
able to so stout an advocate Of the Chicago
platform as Mr. Caldwell he is even more
acceptable. to that class of Democrats who
believe modification of the Chicago de-
llyerance to be advisable. Thus both ele-
ments probably could easily be united
upon the Admiral and then the only prob
lem left to be solved would be Dewey's
wish in the premises. Since the Admiral
has announced repeatedly of, late that lie
is Democrat and has Enthusiastically dis
played a disposition to make himsel. popu-
lar with Democrats, it may be that il the
Kansas City Convention should offer him
the nomination for second place on the
ticket with Bryan he would feel IN duty
bound TO accept it. IL is considered prob
able that preparations now are being
quietly made TO stampede the Kansas City
Convention TO Dewey for Vice President
1t is significant that no Democrat OF prom
inence o. influence has spoken a word of
opposition 10 Admiral Dewey's nomination
Toy Vice President Everybody discusses
IL with interest Ii is agreed by both eIe-
ments that his nomination would offer an
excellent excuse for the boilers of 80 20
come back TO the party fold this year with
out humiliating themselves. In sympathy
association, and principle the Admiral rep
resents them more thoroughly even than
does former Governor PattisOn of Penn
syiYania. The Dewey boom for Vice Presi-
dent viii doubtless be worth watching
closely from now until the Admiral re
turns 10 Washington from the South and
makes formal declaration OF his views and
intentions.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-08

SJAfaAAd- Int Dewey Doom Tor ftce FreSl-
dent viii doubtless be worth watching
closely from now until the Admiral re-
turns TO Washington from the South and
makes formal declaration OF his views and
intentions.
Looking for ROOseVeIt.-The long
looked-for Rough Rider will arrive In
Washington this evening about o'clock
He will be met at the railroad station bv
his brother-in-law and sister. Commander
and Mrs Cowles. and viii be conveyed by
them direct TO their residence. 1913 n
Street northwest Il is said to be the Gov
ernor's desire not to be besieged by states
men or journalists this evening. He wishes
to get a good nights rest. and be ready
for the siege tomorrow with Nessrs. Han
na. Mckinley. Plat. and others who are
trying to lrce the Vice Presidential nomi-
nation upon him His old ehum. Senator
Lodge. will among the favored few who
Will be received by him this evening 1t
the Cowles residence. Il IS belle ed the
Senator VIII insist upon the refractory
Rough Rider ta6Iely submitting 70 the
Hanna Mckinley Plat programme Not
until Secretary Long became a receptive
candidate for Vice President did Senator
Lodge appreciate the circumstances which
call for the nomination OF Roosevelt To-
morrow the Governor viii 20 to re White
House by special appointment and there
meet the President Mr. Hanna Mr. Platt
ana few others who are in the plot 10
stampede the Philadelphia Convention 10
him Ii is thought that II Roosevelt fatty
informs the cOnspira tors that he will not
accept the Vice Presidential nomination
the whole matter viii be settled before
ne leaves the White House. But there are
signs indicating that he will not so inform
them The fact that he is going 10 stay
IN Washington until Saturday is one of
them Another is that ne viii go from
this city 10 his home at Oyster Bay 20 rest
ard reflect few days before returning 10
Albany This seems to signify hat he win
not give his final decision until he has had
time 10 retrospect and introspect several
days down by the sad sea waves
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-08

Mr. German Denies.-The. Hon Ar
thur Pue German has returned to Wash
ington from his latest trip 10 New York
He denies that politics had anything to Co
with his letest trip TO the metropolis.
where he met Senator James X jones.
David B. Hill. and other party leaders.
The meeting was purely accidental de-
ciares the Marylander. 1T is reporter that
you discussed with these gentlemen the
adyisability of nominating Admiral Schley
Tor Vice President" said reporter TO Mr.
German. rs tEat so?" naively enquired
the former Senator. Why" said be Il
see that there is some talk OF Admiral
Dewey being placed on the ticket With
Bryan" Mr.. German told his interviewer
that he did not believe there would be 4ny
organized opposition TO Bryan's nomination
at Kansas City. and that in s opini n
the Nebraskan would be nomin9 ted by ac-
clamation.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-15
CAN SLEEP NOW
since LenvInR on CoTee.

up to FIVE years ago, had used cof-
fee all my life, but was finally forced to
give It up on account of the way il acted
on me. Right after drinking 1t. would
be taken with dizzy headache and sour
stomach, and have 10 make a cup of
strong tea before 1 could go about my
work
Two years ego / started on Postum
Food Coffee, aud since finding how to
make It properly 1 would not exchange
IL for the best coffee ever saw. Ny old
troubles have disappeared entirely, / have
gained considerable flesh. and what is
sti,l better sleep perfectly at night, which
was not the case while using coffee.
when first used Postum, my husband
com planned of It's being tasteless so / tried
TO use more of It, but as that did not
help matters, tried more boiling, which
proved to be the right thing, and now 1t
is delicious. Mrs. w. A. Eckels.
sisson. Cal.