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Evening star., 1901-03-21
Confusion in China.

If We escape a war between the civilized
| powers now quartering in China it will not
| be through any fault of the gossips. Now
| the English and the Russians are on the
eve of clash. Now the Russians and the
| Japanese are mobilizing their fleets for ac-
| tion against each other Now the Germans
and the French are making faces at each
other. And so it goes. Each day brings it's
rumor. Each day finds some rumor denied
All is mystery and confusion for the man
at distance. All seems to be malice or
| mischief for the man behind the yarn.
We are warned against every story that
comes out of China. An old question is
put in a new form: Can the truth at pres
ent come out of the flowery kingdom? A
high German official has recently said that
there are factories for lies in operation in
China. Count Cassini. the other day, with
some emphasis blacklisted all reports bear
ing the Shanghai date line. Experience
seems to justify these deliverances. Lies
without number have been exposed since
the tattle began, and Shanghai's distinction
in the struggle has been stubbornly main
tained. In the reorganization of China its
name ought to be changed. Or if Shang-
hal is to be retained and it's leading indus
try kept up, let it be understood that the
English meaning of the word is "fakir's
own
But after all of the lies have been re-
futed and the sensational gossip discounts
there is enough of reliable nature left
to show that things are at skies and sevens
in China, and getting no better fast. There
is no sign of a return Of the court to Pc
Kin. There is still a squabble about
whether or not enough heads have been
taken. There is still a demand in certain
quarters for more. The question of money
indemnity for losses sustained now presses
and everything is being appraised at the
top notch. Even manuscript sermons of
missionaries are rated high-higher proba-
bly, than they would be here at home. The
sum total results away up yonder and al
mond eyes are rolling in despair toward
the heavens.
And more important than all this is the
grip that Russia shows on Manchuria The
first of all considerations is that China
shall remain whole and an independent
kingdom. The fact is that the invading
powers are all pledged to this And yet if
Russian control is to be established over a
great province like Manchuria what re-
mains of that agreement? Why may not
England, Germany and France whet their
knives and help themselves to some of the
NhiShoH PIC diSo. " ny, lnueeu, may not
Russia take more than Manchuria if her
claim to that much remains undisputed?
He laughs best who laughs last Is John
Chinaman's hour of mirth approaching :?
Is he to enjoy the spectacle of a free fight
among those who have come into his coun-
try to reduce him to order? Is it not about
time for the powers to get down to knit
| ting and settle up the whole Chinese busi-
ness? 1t looks that WAY
Evening star., 1901-03-21
Remarkable Prafse.
From the Pittsburr Cbron,c,s rs,..,.us

From the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph
What was the most remarkable incident
IN the house of commons yesterday, when
CoL. arthur Hamilton Lee spoke of the
American recruits as superior to any other
troops in the world Col. Lee, now a mem
Der OF parliament, was British military at
tache with the United States army during
the Spanfsh-American war and subsequent
~ was military attache with the British
embassy in Washington, and his Judgment.
therefore, Is the result of personal obserya-
tion.
COL Lee approved Of some Of the Amerf-
can military regulations, pointing out the
advantage of the short term of service.
with an option of re-enlistment, Of which
advantage IS usually taken. He also en-
phasized the high pay of the American sol
dler and the fact that the rate was fncreas-
ed ~ per cent In time of war or when on
service abroad.
such unstinted praise of foreign troops bv
an English officer is too remarkable 70 he
passed over without notice.
Evening star., 1901-03-21

all forms Of overhead wires which this ac-
cldent affords, 1t directs attention forcibly
to the necessity for more thorough ana
systematic inspection of the wires and
poles in the District. 1t Is certain that
there are many Illegal poles in service and
many miles of improperly strung wires,
The other day citizen found lineman
engaged In stringing wires across his roof
and learned, after some delay, that there
was no license for the action. The wire-
using companies appear to acknowledge no
law but that Of opportunity. In the matter
of the poles there is no guarantee of safety
until a pole falls and thus demonstrates
that it's career as menace is over. The
sad feature of this system is that some
times, as the other day, a life is sacrificed
in the process With the poles rigidly ex-
cluded from the city streets the danger of
topping wire supports would be reduced
to an insignificant minimum. There would
still remain some danger in the case of the
alley poles from which, under general
conduit system, the current is distributed
to individuals, but this might be effectualiy
obviated by the requirement that these be
made of sectional STEEL as in some Europe
an countries. The Commissioners have re-
peatedIy sought for adequate inspection
forces to care for this and similar branches
of the local service, with only meager sue
cess. When they take up the conduit pro-
ject with the committees next winter, as it
is hoped they will, they ought to be able
by pointing to this and many other acci-
dents to persuade the houses to grant not
only the comprehensive legislation desired
for the complete burial Of all the wires, but
provision for perfect system of supervf-
sion to prevent violations of the law and
disasters through neglect and chance.
Evening star., 1901-03-21

biEld B. Hills speech at st. Patrick 8
day dinner in New York Is very properIy
the subject of some sharp criticism 1t is
thought that he overplayed the Boer
cause. And he did. Not only were his
observations about the Monroe doctrine
strained and absurd, but his efforts TO
quote General Harrison as a critic of the
administration, and then to arraign the ad-
mlnlstration himself, for Indifference TO the
two South African republics were consplcr-
otsiy unfair. His own sympathies in the
premises are doubtless sincere enough. AL
though as candidate for the presidency
ne may be expected on every occasion to
handle the particular topic of the hour
with view to tickle his hearers OF such
Is the kingdom of politics. But not even a
presidential candidate can afford to ignore
or distort the facts present a national
Question in a garbled way.
The attitude of this government toward
the Transvaal affair could not in fairness
or in wisdom have been other than it was
IL was dictated by the hard necessities of
thr case. The row was not of our creating.
E"r could We in any sort of reason have
afforded to become party to it. Nothing
hut folly of the widest description would
nave explained the taking of the step that
was urged year ago by the extreme Boer
sympathizers This government going be-
H"nd Germany, France or Holland voIun-
teered friendly offices to end the war and
try and save at least a measure of self
government for the Beers. But Great Brit
ain declined. Now. what beyond that was
possible, unless We were willing to step
INTO the shoes of the Beers and fight Great
Britain ourselves? But a very few desired
that. and We may be sure that Mr. Hill
was not OF the number.
AS war was not our object therefore and
would have been act of the highest
crimlnality. what would have been the
profit of passing resolutions through Con-
gress offensive to Great Britain? Why
have heartened the Beers with pen-and-ink
and lip service when we had no thought of
doing them any substantial turn? General
HarrisOn's sympathy with the Beers we
may be sure, was sincere He was not a
man of froth or pretense. But he spoke as
private citizen. We may be quite as sure
that had he been President of the United
States he would not have gone in the CIR
cumstances a whit beyond the stand taken
by Mr.. Mckinley. He could not, indeed
without being untrue to the interests of his
country. And that he never was in office
or out
There are but two views on the subject
of American intervention in the matter OF
the Transvaal-the Sulzerian view and the
other view. And Mr.. Hill is too big a man
II even pretend to take the Sulzerian view.
Evening star., 1901-03-21
effectiveness in the community Is IN


creased.
Washington is only on the eve of secur-
ing. through Mr.. Carnegie's munifcence,
an adequate central library home, and
while it may be premature to plan for
branches before the main structure is fin
ished and occupied, it is not too early to
regard these developments in New York
and Philadelphia as furnishing guide to
what may be expected in this city in later
years. The demand for branches of the
central public library is already being felt,
as distant neighborhoods and suburbs of
Washington appreciate the need and
broach the subject of meeting 1t. 1t Is
assured that as ssoon as the central es-
tablishment has been put into good work.
ing order public and private enterprise
will attack the problem of supplying these
outlying areas with branches, to be fed
from the main store and utilized as dis
tributing points, with a proper equipment
of reference books and periodicals.
Such a system of branches, for which
Washington is admirably adapted, would
increase the usefulness of the public IL
brary many fold. BY relieving the pressure
on the main building and circulating the
books through the branches the work of
administration, with few and inexpensive
additions to the force, would be materially
facilitated. The cost of establishing and
maintaining these branches would not be
large in city of this size. 1t ought to
be considered therefore as assured that
the next stage of library development in
Washington will be toward the accomplish
ment of just what Mr.. Carnegie proposes
for the two larger Cities his generous offers
fastening in their cases development de-
manded by every consideration of progress
i've, modern library administration.
Evening star., 1901-03-21
Branch Libraries.

Mr.. Carnegies gift of s., 100000 to New
York for the establishment of sixty-five
branch public libraries in that city and his
reported offer to Philadelphia of 5000 900
for similar purpose illustrate forcibly the
present tendency in city library organiza-
ton The principle upon which these es-
tablishments of the future are certain to be
run Is to scatter the facilities for library
development over the largest area in order
TO reach the most people. The purpose ts
To send the books to the people rather than
10 require the people to go long distances
TO get the books. In the proportion that
a library Institution is thus localized n.
Evening star., 1901-03-21
Pole. and Wires.

A rotten telegraph pole fell the other day
with a lineman and killed him. A coroner's
jury had difficulty ascertaining the respon-
sibilfty. for 1t was not clear to whom the
pole was to be accredited. It bore the
stencils Of both the District government
and the telephone company, while 1t carried
the wires Of The telegraph company. Aside
from the addition to the argument against
Evening star., 1901-03-21

From the New York Trfbrne
The Indiana plan to discourage lynchin1
by removing sheriffs from office not to he
restored without clear proof that they did
their duty and used every means In their
power to suppress mob violence. has much
to commend It A thorough trial in more
than one state ought to be given to this
method, which holds out promise Of pracfi-
cal results. -
Evening star., 1901-03-21

The difficulty about the asphalt lake in
Venezuela is partly one of surveying. Ven
ezuela appears to be making a speciality
of boundary disputes.
Evening star., 1901-03-21
The European Idea.

Let me understand you," said the man
from Europe. You entertain fears for
the future of your country"
Il do"
What do you think is going to happen %
I'VE may land in imperialism"
My dear sir, you do not express your
self In the language 1 should choose What
I look forward to is your rescue from re-
publicanism."
Evening star., 1901-03-21

The s. P. G. A. still has all it can handle
on dry land without considering the havoc
this sudden demand for submarine war
boats is likely to work among the fish.
Evening star., 1901-03-21

Now that Castellane has distinguished
himself IN beiiigerence that young canine
fancier. the Duke of Manchester, may feel
1t Incumbent on him to do something. Per-
haps he might get up dog fight.
Evening star., 1901-03-21

Mr.. Bryan has discovered that 1t is a
great help to politician desirous of inn
pressing the public to be able to raise his
voice and make gestures. Cold type is a
hard proposition.
Evening star., 1901-03-21

It hurts Tammany's pride to see Carne-
gies millions floating about with so little
chance to take a rake-of.
Evening star., 1901-03-21

II Count Won Waldersee can fully assure
himself that the powers will not get to
fighting among themselves he may find
time to go again after the Chinese.
Evening star., 1901-03-21

Schooimasters are now wanted in the
Philippines If the birch rod can be made
to take the place of the rifle many people
win be greatly gratified.
Evening star., 1901-03-21

Some Chicago literary women are ponder
ing on the question. How to read a novel. -
There seems little use of reading It at all.
If 1t is worth while 1t will be dramatized
Evening star., 1901-03-21
A Danger,

When e'er man says, 'I'n speak my mind,
In tones with anger reeking,
He fails, you'll very often find,
To mind what he Is speaking
Evening star., 1901-03-21

ON the Chicago Inter Ocean

Respectable women of Highwood afraid
to venture out of doors, two citizens se-
verely beaten one soldier seriously In
Jured, 200 soldiers drunk. one saloon wreck
ed-snch are one days results of the ssre-
ferm'' effected by closing the Fort Sberi.
dan canteen.
Evening star., 1901-03-21

sometimes man who thinks hts place
could not be filled is astonished, on his re-
tirement. to find how glad a great MANY
people are that he gave somebody else a
chance,
Evening star., 1901-03-21

If Count Castellane is subsequently called
upon to fight the seconds of NJ. de Rodays
he may find himself with an endless chain
of duels on his hands.
Evening star., 1901-03-21
SHOOTING STARS.
Business for Him

Il understand that energetic Kansas lady
has smashed another saloon"
Yes" answered the proprietor of the big
distillery. IF the idea spreads the retail
supply of goods will become so depleted
that our place will have to work oyertime!"
Evening star., 1901-03-21

The buffalo decoration on the new SIC
notes may call the attention of science to
the fact that the buffalo Is sometimes a
very coy and skittish animal.
Evening star., 1901-03-21

Among people who insist on slang a man
who gives generously is now said ito car
negie'
Evening star., 1901-03-21

King Edward is insisting court cos
tune or full uniform at public functions.
The king always was a stickler for the
nicetes of dress.
Evening star., 1901-03-21

Some folks said Uncle Eben, lis like
some chickens. Dey is allowed to strut
aroun' an take 1t easy ca sc dey's too tough
an no account to be wuf noticin'''
Evening star., 1901-03-21

Castellane has demonstrated that in Paris
the sword is mightier than the pen.
Evening star., 1901-03-21

Generals De Wet and Botha insist on
paying no attention to the surrender pro-
grams made out by the English.
Evening star., 1901-03-21

The real question is whether Andrew Car
negie would not be too good mayor for
New York
Evening star., 1901-03-21
A SuspiciOus SOul.

81 can't help navin' my suspicious" said
the morose man. His wife made no reply,
and he repeated: II jes' can't help havin'
EN-
''Suspicions about WHAT"
''All these lib'aries rich men Is gettin' I'D.
I'll jes' bet they're gettin up scheme to
fix every town SOS it's got to have books
to avoid public disturbance Then they'll
go to work an organize literatoor trust. -
Evening star., 1901-03-21
Appreciation.

You nebber hyuhs me kickin' when he sky
is gray an grim
An de norf win puts "a sfiver in de ragged
maple limb.
You nebber. hyuhs me kickin' when a snow
stehm heaves in view,
I takes my hat off to it an I tells it chow.
dy-do?''
treats de col wave kinIy,
My politeness doesn' lag,
Case mex summer we'll be wtsbin'
We could see dat blizzard flag.
In summer, when de sunshine melts de
clothes mos off yoh back,
An de sky is like saucer dat he heat done
try to crack,
It's den we will remember wifi a sense o.
longfulness
Desc days O frosty comfort dat we looks
on as distress
So. howdy, Mistuh Col Wave?
doesn' min de pain,
case mex summer we'n be wishin,
Dat you'd drap aroun' again.
Evening star., 1901-03-21

OIn order to avoid delays, on ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
Office. hut simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial business Depnrt-
ments. according to tenor or purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-14

IN need OF repairs Throughout A visit
TO the carpenter shop showed A numnr.
OF boys bus!ly employed in the manuf,cf
urt - Nar!oIS articles. ald afforded an
exhibit OF their collected iandicratt rhl
was as credltablc as il was SURPRISING
lheh followed visit to enc of the TWO
cottages, the Other not being visited III
IL contained SeVera! cases of measles. IT
is evident that this is the ideal system
of housing these boys. c0mbjnino ,hn
chcef 81 Zone with all the adyantayrs
mat come with Judicious grouping "a.
menperS OF The party Were impressed
win inc conviction that il is cesira...
that all the boys should be Tins nrny-pI| 4
for as soon as practicable
FROM inc cottages the lartV visited the
engine room built two years ago rrhi;
is sadly i'll need Of a tcaI IockGI NJ,
otherwise admirably equipped for it's pur-
pose.
ABOUT o'clock the visitors sat down 10
a bouhtiiul repast aft-r wlIcn they wen,
10 tlt nan 10 enjoy some exercises which
me Dogs mad provided for their enter
taih''itht. All We're Impressed with the
me showing made by the members OF
tht School IN their neat blue uniforms
II was evident that they had carefully
prepared for the event. IL was an eager
ana alert aSsem-ly, who's. member; " r..
evidently impressed VITA tn. imuortnucr
OF the occasion. 1t was impossible. to
look over these dccorols rows al hriybI-
eyed lads without beng impressed WIN
me opportunities affor.cd IN their care,
Tor DONG WORK OF goJu whose. b4nen IA
results can never he adequately mcai-
urcd
-.e exercises Of the afternoon were en-
tlrely in charge Of the boys ANA CONSIST IA
ot the following program:
|. Address Of Welcome.
BY wallace Dlh~
} Singing, Banner OF Beauty,
= By the Schools
3 Recitation, mn Re a Nan,
b. Willie EIrI
! !. Singing. e o.umbia the Gem of me
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Years

| have used Aver s Hair
Vigor for thirty years and l do
not think there is anythingequal
to it for a hair dressing" j.
a. GRUENENFELDER, Grant
fork, ILL.,, June s, 1899.
| have used Ayers Hair
Vlgor for over thirty years and
can testify to its wonderful
merits. 1t has kept my scalp
free from dandruf' and my hair
soft and glossy. And it has
prevented my hair from turn
ing gray. Mrs. F. A.
SoULE, Billings, Mont, Aug.
80, 1899.
One dollar . bottle. ~
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The Superior Court.

The following petition has been sub
mitted to the Legislature:
To the Honorable Senate and House Of
Representatives:
We. the undersigned members of the
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we are opposed to the abolition of the
superior court and pray that the bill to
abolish said court he not given a pas
sage
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1t will surprise many of our readers
to learn the number of articles in The
stock of an up-to-date drug store Of
today. Mr.. Webster Of RoWditch x
Webster, states that at their last stock
taking they found 1870 different articles
III the store and no doubt the number
would exceed 5000 at the present tine.
Even this does not at all times meet
the demands Of their trade, and they
have arrangements with Boston houses
whereby anything not in stock can be
promptly furnished without extra eX-
pense to the customer. Their latest adj
dition is complete line of homeopath-
ic remedies. and ofveterinary specifics.
They are making q free distribution of
charts and guides and would be pleas
ed to receive call from everyone in
want of homeopathic remedies.
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A CARD,

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70 refund tie money on a SO cent bottle OF
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rthur Tetrault. Temple Pharmacy.
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