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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-06
4 savage Nation.

The performances of Mrs Nation and
her companions in Kansas furnish what
may be called the high lights of the pic
ture Of prohibition. They suggest the
lengths to which lunacy might go. if gen
orally unrestrained; and the position Of
the Kansas saloonkeepers, while Larcly
defensible, in its open violation of law.
as it stands, becomes almost a position OF
honor. In short, Mrs Nation is making
a martyr of the saloonkeeper. and the
martyr always commands popular sym
| pathy.
The thoughtful observer will have no.
| ticed that some-not by any means all
of the women's clubs and temperance
unions of this country have endorsed Mrs.
| Nation. Their excuse for doing SO seems
I to be that two wrongs make one right.
| The saloonkeeper is violating the law;
| 1t is. therefore, the privilege Of Mrs. Ma
| tion to come with her Ratchet and violate
another and totally different law by
smashing his property. According to this
when a person is known to be disregard
ing any unenforced law. any irresponsible
person has right to come around and
prosecute him in any way which seems
most effective. II d pickpocket ia seen
plying his vocation. any citizen who dis
covers him has a right to knock him
down, take all his money away from him
and tear his clothing to ribbons. If it is
| against the law TO drive fast over a bridge
any person who does this can be hauled
off his seat. and his horse knocked on the
head. with impunity. by whoever is strong
enough TO do IL. Anybody can see tina;
| such irresponsible regulating Of affairs
would convert law and order into free
fight. In behaving as she does Mrs. Ma
tion is simply dlscarding all the tradi-
lions, customs, and hardly won restraints
Of civilization and relapsing to savagery
But. 1t may be argued. Mrs. Nation is
acting in obedience to the dictates of her
| conscience. 1t Is possible that she is. but
that does not prove that she should not be
restrained from following her conscience
when it leads her to interfere with other
peoples business. This argument is one
| Of those which are generally called fem
| mime. and il is safe to say that unless the
women's clubs and suffrage associations
get rid Of this habit Of thought and learn
| TO understand that because person
means well he may not therefore do we'll,
1t is safe TO say that women wiz never
vote in this country. In the words OF a
perplexed clergyman in recent novel,
trouble is likely to come from goodness OF
heart. unless one takes the precaution to
mix it with goodness OF head before using.
In private life, where personal character
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-06
THE PATENT OFFICE REPORT.
The District Lends in the Number OF
Inventions.

The report of Commissioner Duell on
the business of the Patent Office for the
calendar year 1900 shows that the tota.
cash receipts were s1.350.S2s. or s9o.SOs
more than the expenditures. In the year
% s;;5 patents were issued to citizens OF
the United States. the District of Column
bia having the greatest relative number.
one patent having been issued to every
l. ITO of it's inhabitants, closely followed
by Colorado with one to every 1,141 in
habitants Connecticut third with one to
/ 203 and New York seventh with one to
1918 OF the 3,4SS patents issued to citi-
zens of foreign countries Germany got
1910. Since the establishment of the Of
fee a grand total of ga. 944 patents had
been issued The best available statistics
show that in all other countries there had
been issued up to December 80. 1900. l.
32S S0T patents, France leading with $780,
04O.
Mr. Duell discusses the effect Of the
work of the office upon the Industrial de-
velopment of the century just closed.
which, he says, stands out -eminently
as the century OF invention.
ITO the Patent Office he says, moro
than to any other cause are We indebted
for the Industrial revolution of the cen-
tury Among the patents granted were a
large number covering the most remark
able and valuable inventions which have
added untold sums to the worlds wealth,
revolutionized the old arts. created new
ones, brought old time Injuries within tho
reach of all. and made life doubly worth
living.
Thirty-nine inventors have been grant
ed more than 100 patents. Thomas A. Edi-
son leading with 7i2, and Francis H. Rich
ards second with GIG.
Up to March, 1895. 5.525 patents were
issued to women. and the Commissioner
estimates that one out of every 100 pat
ents is issued to woman. Among their
inventions are adding machines. wind
mills, horseshoes, agriculture implements,
and fire escapes.
The Commissioner sug sests several
changes in the patent laws. the most i'm
portant of which is a provision that unless
an application became involved in an in
reference it should not be permitted to
remain in the Office more than three years
without abridging the life of seventeen
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-06

has its certain influence. well-meaning
and erratic persons can do comparatively
little harm. because they cannot, as
rule. control the lives Of others. and their
purity of intention commands respect
which is in itself an elevating influence.
We all know good people who are not re-
niarkably brilliant or wise. but who, from
their very goodness, have strong anu
beneficent influence. When IT comes to
affairs in which large masses OF people
are concerned, however, 1t is different
and here, wise legislation from doubtful
source is considerably better, If one must
choose. than foolish legislation from
good source. The argument about case
Of conscience. however will hardly apply
to Mrs. Nation. She is having too good
time, and is too evidently enjoying the
sensation which she creates.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-06
Lnbouehere's prophecy ms to Holland


/ venture a prophecy. When Prince Bismarck
was Chancellor he talking to Englishman
about a report that had appeared in some English
papers that the intention Of Germany to force
Holland into the German Empire. I'VE should
never be- 30 foolish" said the prince; 1.-THE Dutch
are not very easily forced to do anything. and
they would resist an invasion to the death. our
ports are quite as good as theirs. We have no
need OF more citizens. and We have no wish to
create an Ireland within the Empire. II we tool,
Holland by force. you English probably would
find some prctext to annex her colonies, and these
would be of far greater advantage to us than the
mother country fIullAnd if she ever unites her
lot with us. must do 50 of her own free will,
and must include her colonies
My prophecy. therefore, Is this: Some day
Holland will enter the German Empire, under a
treaty which fully recognizes her separate ns-
II. nality. and she will become the naval member
o; the Federation The Dutch were our warmest
friends. In Holland have not a single friend
left. All friendship has disappeared under the
strain of our war with their kith and kin at the
Cape. Holland perceiveS that small power
has no chance. If our present attitude toward
such powers is to prevail.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-06
REBELS NOW FEDERALIsTs.
The Filipino Party Enroiis o,1oo
Members in Marinduque.

MANILA, Feb. 5.--The Federal party
has enrolled five thousand of the inhab-
itants of the Island Of Martinique. Many
of these were recently active a. insur-
gents.
Colonel Schuyler reports that seventy
five men Of the Forty-fifth volunteers
and some men from the sunboat Casco
landed near Paniman, Cavite province
and had running fight with $50 insrr-
cent riAemen commanded by Gomez.
The FiIipinos were driven from the
beach into the hills The Americans de-
stroyed 5000 pounds of supplies. and also
a camp with accommodations for thou
sand men.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-06
MARTINELLI TO BE A CARDINAL
The Coming Consistory TO Confer the
Dignity on the Delegate.

ROME. Feb. 1.-The Most Rev. Arch
bishop Sebastian Martinelh. Apostolic
Delegate to the United States. will be
created "a Cardinal by the Consistory
which meets here in March. This is stated
as an absolute fact. Mousignor Martinelli
has already been informed of his promo
ton and he is preparing to start for Rome
This is not a great surprise to him, as he
received an intimation of It last Decem-
Der. though there was no eonfirmation OF
the report. --.-
Monsignor Martinelli will come to Rome
to receive the red hat from the Pope as
soon as the official ratification of his APP
pointment reaches America and a sue
cessor as Papal Delegate is announced.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-06

of fact, known to be such to himself the
person addressed. and the whole COM
munity whom he astonishes and amuses
whenever it pleases Providence to give him
the power of speech. oral or written. I'm
til all that has been essayed and accom-
plished it will be our unpleasant but man
datory duty to regard the Honorable Sec
rotary as not only Long. but too Long.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-06

Question at a recent civil service examination:
''what Is a British oolonyf'
Answer-Afrioa is British colony. I will tell
you how England makes colonies. At first it
requires a missionary. When he finds a beautiful
and especially fertile strip of land he congre-
gates all the people around him and says: LET
US pray!'' and when all eyes are closcd-up goes
the British flag.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-06

Emperor William of Germany has dona
a gentlemanly and gracious thing in the
expression he has given to his honest
love and respect for his illustrious grand
mother. and we are glad to see that her
subjects appreciate it. When he passed
through London on Tuesday. in company
with King Edward. his greeting was
hearty and enthusiastic, as 1t should be-
He will carry home mind full OF pleas
ant memories of his British admirers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-06

The Beers are to be admired for their
pluck if not for their prudence. Not sat
isfed with a war with Great Britain, they
have invaded the Portuguese possessions
in East Africa, and are threatening Lou
renco Marques. Portugal has asked the
British Government for aid. which. of
course. will be furnished. Probably the
next step Will be the annexation of the
port and hinterland by means of Hay
Tower modus vivendi.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-06
Commissioner Evans.
(From the Pittsburg Dispatch.)

4 report Is afoat that H. G.. Evans the United
States Commissioner Of Pensions is 60 resign and
be appointed 10 foreign position. It is to be
hoped that the report i not true. Such Il change
would lie under the suspicion Of being a sur
render u the pension attorneys clique, which
has tried 10 Gust Mr. Evans from his present
position account OF his honest administration
OF pension affairs.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-06

ttrOm tht Now 1Ofh ITIUuHV'I
Richard Wagner represented thirty nine
times in 1000 on the programmes OF the opera
in Paris. His works were popular in this order;
.Tannhatiscr" with sixteen representations;
s.Iohengrin." with ten; Die Waikure, with
seven, and "Die Meistersinger,' with six Other
popular operas during the year were Gounods
Faust" with twenty eight representations: Lea
uuguenots'' with nine; 'I.e Propl:ete." with
twenty five, and Samson ct Dslila." with eight
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-06

t'rom the philadelphia North Anericnn)
Political cxptdicncy may prevent an oper
breach between Republican Senator's. but the
growing evidences Of latent Hntagonism to thu
Frye biIl viii stimulate its most active opponents
to keep up the fight. What the titty-seVentl
Congress NAV or may not do should not aifec;
their determination to kill the bill II they
can. They cannot escape responsibility by pre-
dieting that some future Congress VIII render
ihnir l:.hnrs useless.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-06

1t is a great thing to be the family
physician of a Republican President. Dr..
Leonard A. Wood, surgeon, captain in the
army. has been nominated a brigadier
general Of the line. In the course of time
we presume. he will attain the rank of
lieutenant general and command the
whole army. The principle involved in
the peculiar connection seems to be that
Of promotion by prescription.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-06

We are sorry to learn that Protestant
missionaries, including an American,
have been arrested in China for looting
and matchmaking native villages Such
things, If proven. might possibly cast
discredit upon the noble cause with which
the looters and blackmailers are identi-
fed. II true, it is pity that the Chinese
profess TO be not in the least surprised
at the occurrence, which, apparently, they
consider quite normal.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-06

4 New Catch Phrnse.-In one way
ex-senator Towne has put himself on a
footing almost equal with Mr.. Bryan. He
has the honor of introducing a phrase
that has Caught on" He is especially
fattered by his imitators, for among them
can be counted the best speakers in the
Senate. In his mastery speech on the
Philippine question Mr.. Towne was citing
some telling facts. He brought the argu-
ment down to the clinching point and
then remarked: These are facts that
you cannot whistle down the wind "
That whistle down the wind hit his
audience almost as hard as did Mr..
BryaI's cross of gold" 1t would prob
ably not be gratifying to such forensic
orators as Mr. Hoar, Mr.. Frye. and MIR.
Teller to be told that they have initiated
the youthful Mr.. Towne, but they have
most assn 'ly adopted the phrase,
though perhaps unconsciously Ytster-
day in his speech on George T. Rice SEN
ator Teller used the expression whistle
down the wind" in almost the same sense
that Mr. Towne employed it. In one OF
his short talks on the Subsidy bill Mr.
Hale used il, and Mr.. Hoar, when making
remarks on the Army Reorganization Ill
was also heard to employ it. The young
Mlnnesotan has succeeded in leaving his
impress upon the Senate. even though he
remained in it but few weeks.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-06
Long sampson. and Addici.s.

(From the Baltimore lierald)
Mr. Long appears to have canghr the SPIRIT oil
the political ireebooters in Delaware. With lnm
it is Sampson or nobody
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-06
Angry at senator Elkins.-A larg

Angry at Senntor Elkins.-A large
sized storm Is brewing for the Hon. Ste
phen B, Elkins, according to the gossips
in the lobbies The railway 5brotherhoods
charge that he Is, responsible for holding
back a bill which has already passed the
House. requiring railroads to make full
reports on the causes of accidents. The
bill, when it reached the Senate. was re-
ferred to the Committee on Interstats
Commerce, and by them referred to a sub
committee. consisting of Senator Elkins.
Senator Gear, and Senator Chiffon Of
Texas Senator Chiffon being i'll large
portion of the time, the work of consid
ering the bill devolved on Messrs. Elkins
and Gear When asked to report the BILL
the friends of the measure claim. Mr.
Gear and Mr.. Elkins each blamed one
another for. holding back the bill.
On the death OF Senator Gear. the bill
was left practically in the hands of Sena-
tor Elkins, who is unable now to shift
the blame on anyone, and so the railroad
men assert, is inaccessible" when any OF
the friends of the bill call upon him. Of
ficers of the various brotherhoods claim
to have letters from Senator Elkins writ
ten during the last campaign saying that
he was a warm friend Of the measure.
Their present efforts to have the bill re-
ported back to the Committee on Inter-
state Commerce have so far proved fruit
less and il is freely asserted Senator Ell
kins' name will figure prominently in de-
mandatory resolutions to be passed by
the various lodges of railway brotherhooIs
in the near future.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-06

The Poet Jimmie" Burps.-The
subject of the literary polish and the deep
learning shown in the Hon. Wayne Mac
Veagh's eulogy of Chief Justice Marshall
was being discussed yesterday in the
House cloak room and it brought Repre-
sentative McAleer forward with a remin-
iscence. THE speech was fine and I have
no doubt that ii was understood as we'll
as appreciated by all. Still there have
been times, even in the Senate, when you
could find people who were not up on
either literature or law, especially the
former. | remember a certain Senator
from the South who has not been out Of
the Senate very long. He was an able
man and clear thinker, but he did not
know much about literature, although he
could conceal his ignorance pretty we'll.
One day, however, he disclosed himself.
and it was to Superintendent Smith of the
Botanic Garden. This Senator was going
to give a reception and he desired some
flowers with as little cost as possible. He
was explaining the situation to another
Senator, who volunteered him some ad-
vice. Go to Mr.. Smith in the Botanic
Garden, said the friend and talk to him
about Burns. He's a crank on Burns and
IL you convince him you are an enthusiast
on the same subject ne will probably do
his best to help you So the Southern
Senator made his way down the hill to
the hothouses and entered into a CONVEX
sation with Mr. Smith, showing a great
interest in Burns. though not much knowl-
edge of his works As a last eulogium
/ before he presented his request for as
sistance in his floral decorations the Sem
ator remarked: Yes, I think that jim
mie'' Burns was the greatest OF all poets
And he could never understand why Mr..
Smith was unable to let him have the
flowers Ai".
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-06
CAPITOL NOTES AND GOSSIP.
The Cuban Con.,i,n,Iou-,uor, III,

The Cuban ConstitutIon.-Among the
constitutional lawyers of both the House
and the Senate. there is now much dis
cussion over the rights of Congress in
relation to the Cuban constitution. It Is
hard to find anywhere definite opinion,
and nearly everyone declares that so
many points are involved that no positive
conclusions can be reached at present
Although many points are in dispute.
some concentrations and some specula-
lions are common in the corridors ard
lobbies of both houses. First of all, there
Is wide difference of opinion as to
whether Congress has any right either to
revise or reject any constitution that the
Cubans may see fit to send to it. and as
to whether. indeed, Congress can require
that the constitution shall be submitted
at all Some Senators claim that the
promise to see that a stable COVE rnment
is established does not include any right
to revise the constitution, and others that
that promise would be void unless it were
in the power of the United States 30 reg
ulate, in some way. the form of govern
ment adopted by the Cuban delegates. If it
is decided that Congress has some power
In regard to. the government which the
Cubans may establish. 1t is considered
Senate alone, but the House also. Will
have voice in the matter. Speaking of
this phase of the question, Representative
cooper. Chairman of the House Commit
tee on lnsular Affairs. said yesterday:
1t seems to me that the matter of &C
cepting the constitution, and of declaring
Cuba to be independent and free from our
domination, is one for consideration by
the House. as well as by the President
and the Senate. In the first place, al
though some say that the House is not
concerned because the President and SEN
ate alone are empowered by the Consti-
tuition to deal with foreign powers and
make treaties, question the position. and
say that Cuba is not foreign nation, and
our agreement with her is not treaty.
The House was party to the resolution
which declared that we intended to drive
out the Spaniards, and pacify Cuba. The
power which makes an agreement should
be also the one to terminate it. and when
it comes to saying 80 Cuba, Now, we have
pacifed you and established fJr you a
stable government. 1t seems to me that
the House ought to be consulted as well
as the Senate and the President"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-07-25

the way into town, distance of 25
mies, to draw the money for her
debts, and will then mail the bank
notes to the firms which she wishes
TO pay. Asked her reason for this
vagary, she replies that it would be
such disappointment to people who
expect money to open an envelope
and find only slip of paper. Yet she
IS clever woman and conducts a
poultry farm with marked success.
There are women who never keep
receipt for money they've paid and
who have to settle many a bill twice
in consequence, and there are those
who deem receipts themselves wholly
unnecessary and troublesome and are
willing to trust to the honesty of
human nature. Yet all of these call
themselves business women and
would be highly indignant if anyone
cast an aspersion upon their ability
TO take care of themselves
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-07-25

ordinary open farm wagon be used,
fhere is little protection from the
sun and flying dust, while all the ar
ticles composing the load are more
Or less jumbled together, detracting
from their flavor. Again, a rusty
looking old wagon is not suggestive
of delicious fruits, vegetables or dairy
products. Bright paint and varnish
pay big interest when it comes to the
selection of a market vehicle.
1t will often pay to build a wagon
just suited to the needs of the farm
whose crops are to be disposed of at
Erst hand, or at least to build
wagon body that may be set upon
'low-down" running gear that may
already be at hand. The accompany
ing design of farm marketing wag-
on is presented for the considera ton
of those who m>y find it expedient
to build. This wagon was designed
for the convenience of the farmer
and for the safe bestowal of his load
In a manner to make the contents of
the load show to the best advantage
1t has a deck" on which the bulky
articles, such as cabbage, squasbes,
melons, etc, can be heaped up, while
"below deck" is a covered space, ac-
cessible from four points, where such
articles as butter, cream, strawber-
ries, etc, can be kept secure from
heat and dust. This interior space
ran be reached from behind the cart,
the end letting down; from either
side through little doors, and by lift-
ing up the drivers seat in front ice
could be used in one of these apart
ments to keep cream, milk, butter
and tender fruits in the best condi-
tion. A canvas cover over the whole
will not only add to the attractive APP
pearance of the outfit, but will pso-
tect the load from sun or showers.
With so handsome wagon, with a
driver clean and neatly dressed and
with farm products of No. l qualify,
there will be no lack of patronage,
and the money the consumer pays
will all go into the farmers pocket.
Webb Donnell, in Farm and Hone.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-07-25
The Teacher snubbed Miss CorcIIi.

A good story is being told about
Miss Marie Corelli and the proprie-
tress of a seminary for young ladies'
at Stratford-on-Avon. 1t is said that
when staying on one occasion at
Shakespeare's native town Miss
Corelli happened to be residing just
opposite to the school and found the
continual piano practice of the pupils
jar on her nerves and interfere with
her work. Accordingly she decided
to write to the principal and penned
a polite note asking that lady if she
would kindly order the windows clos
ed when the young ladies were play
ing, as the music was rather distract
ing and disturbed her in her compost
tion. 1t so happened, however, that
the good lady was no admirer of Miss
Corelli's work and Immediately sent
curt reply, saying that if she
thought the practlcing would stop
the composition of another work like
The Sorrows of Satan she would at
once order 90 more pianos.-Interna-
tional Courier.