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Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

An open letter from Mrs. Isobel
Strong, stepdaUghter of Robert Louis
Stevenson, comes right upon the heels
of resolutions which congress has
passed against the sale Of liquor and
firearms to uncivilized peoples. Ever
since the Samoan islands came under
the influence of the United States,
Great Britain and Germany, she says,
an organized effort has been made to
keep drunkenness out. The native rul-
ers have shared this effort. But since
the islands were divided and Tutuila
allotted to the United States, a license
has been issued for a saloon in Pago
Pago our harbor there, and the saloon
is under construction. Mrs. Strong
calls attention to the matter because
she believes the people of the United
States may not know what is being
DONE and ought to know. She says
with justice, that to participate In
the international efforts to stop the
sale of liquor among native tribes in
Central Africa, and to fail to stop II
when the power Is all in our OWL
hands, would be a sham affectation o.
decenCy.
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

The idea seems to he gaining ground
that consumption should be known as
such. The Philadelphia board OF
health at a recent meeting discussed
compulsory registration of Consump-
tives, and inclined to its favor in the
belief that it will tend to check the
disease
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

Mrs Mortimeris grim but worthy ooGn.
tenance.
let us 90 Janetta answered. after
a moments pause. Il have often
thought that should like TO hear ey-
cry detail Of the night OF the burglary
] wonder II yon would tell me about
il now as We sit here?'
Clarice glanced up quickly BY Doc
tor brakes advice, everything that
was painful had been kept away from
I Janetta
tTo he cOntinred.l
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

Mr.. Hanna has expressed his indi-
yidual opinion of the river and harbor
steal. and it is now up to some other
administration leader to express his
individual opinion of the shipping sub
sidy steal. There seems to be faint
hope that Just dues are about to be
paid to those who always profit when
certain interests disagree
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

The attention of fruit growers in
New Zealand is being seriously di-
rected to the question of the eradica-
ton Of fruit pests. But for the raw
ages Of the Goblin moth and kindred
pests New Zealand has excellent fa-
cilities for doing a large export fruit
trade,
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13
FAK-AWAY TREMOR FROM GRE.r
GUNS.

The interesting question of the great
est distance at which cannon can he
neard nave been raised in Nature. Mr.
J. W. Mallet writes. from personal
experience, that during the lombard
ment of Charleston, S. c., by the fed
eral forces in 1863. the firing of tho
heavy siege guns was heard as far in
land as Augusta, Ga, a distance or
122 miles. while at 50 miles the sound
was accompanied by general FEELING
of trhmnr no
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

India there is an illustration show
ing how this earthquake twisted a
lofty monument at Chhatak The
monument was an obelisk of brick,
coated with plaster, more than sixty
feet tall and twelve feet square at the
BASE About six feet of the top were
broken off and thrown to the south,
and nine feet more were thrown to
the east. Then piece twenty feet in
helght was separated, twenty-three
1eet above ground, and twisted in di-
fectlon opposite to the motion of the
hands of watch but without falling.
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13
VICTORIA'S STORES OF Cnrn

The colony of Victoria, the smallest
division of the continent of Australia
has produced, during the last half cen,
tury, more gold than any other coun-
try in the world, with the exceptiop
of California. Mr., James Stirling re-
Gently informed an audience at the I'M
perial Institute in London that there
is gold mine at Bendigo in Victoria
which has reached a depth of 3434
feet, and that deep leads of gold exist
over an area of about 400 miles vic-
toria also possesses extensive coai
fields.
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13
SCHLEY AND SAMPSON.

II is not a surprise to learn that Ad
miral Sampson mas been advanced five
points while Admiral Schley has been
advanced only three points. Congress-
has also been asked to give a vote of
thanks Ito Admiral Sampson and the
officers and men under him for the
battle of Santiago Bay. In the history
of this country there have been many
instances of favoritism, but in all OF
our history there have been none to
compare with the favoritism shown to
Sampson and the injustice sought to be
put upon Schley. The battle of San
tiago Bay was one of the greatest sea
fights in the history of the world. Ad
miral Schley commanded in that bat
tie and long ago the people learned
the truth and accorded to him the title
of Hero of Santiago Bay" 1t is there
fore not material that Sampson.
through administration influence, has
been advanced above Schley. This ad-
yancement may afford temporary era
tification to the beneficiary, blt it will
not disturb the proud position which
Admiral Schley holds in the affections
of the American people. The injus-
tice done Schley will merely serve to
advance him in the estimation of the
American people-an advancement
which no presidential order and 10 act
of congress can in the least disturb.
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

A fruit dealer in Paris advertised
his willingness to give prize of five
francs for the biggest apple sent to
him. In a fortnight he had received
enough big apples to stock his store
for season, and, like an honest man,
he awarded five francs for the biggest
one. The others didn't cost him sou,
and the free advertising brought to
him a rush of business.
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

In spite Of the fact that the expert
ments made in the American navy
with oil as fuel have been entirely un-
satisfactory, some of the French and
German vessels on the Chinese sta
tions are having complete success with
it. The advantages of petroleum, if il
can be properly utilized, are very great
At Singapore, for example, coal now
costs about $14 ton, while oil costs
but S6 ton and has a steam raising
power 2G per cent greater than that
OF coal
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

Professional story-tellers roam from
house to house in Japan, to spin their
yarns. In the city Of Toxic there are
about GOO of these professional ro-
mancers. Their pay averages twenty
cents an hour. When the story-teller
discovers that his romances are be-
coming dull from frequent repetition
he moves into new district.
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

Considering the rapid increase OF
western influence in political affairs
1t is not surprising that the eastern
states are opposed to q national system
of irrigation in the west which Is GER
tain to result In a rapid enlargement
Of western political influence.
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

The National Watchman of Wash
ington, d. c., has published the
speeches Of Senator Towne and Sena-
tor Vest almost complete. Any on9
desiring a copy of the Waterman con-
taiping either speech can secure 1t by
sending two cents to that paper.
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13
Some of our contemporaries are dis

Some of our contemporaries are dis
cussing The relative merits of an in
heritance tax and a tax on franchises
Why not have both? One does not
interfere with the other and both are
meritorious. In the course of time the
cities will own and operate their wa
ter systems, their lighting plants and
their street car lines, but until that
time comes municipal and other fran
chises ought to be made to contribute
to the expenses Of government.
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

Bull fighting, Spains national sport,
was supposed to be too strongly en-
trenched in the spirit and traditions Of
the people ever to become distastefuI
to them, but it now appears destined
to be swept away before the march of
civilization. At a recent mass-mestlng
in Barcelona, the scene of many a
CORY contest between matador and
bull resolutions We're pa sel condemn
ing the sport as cruel and brutaliz-
ing, and calling upon the government
to suppress it throughout the peninsu-
la. The fact attests the power of the
humanizing ideas and influences
which, slowly, but surely, are trans
forming the world into better anc
happier abiding place for man and ami
NAL alike,
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

II is customary for the outgoing
president and the incoming president
to ride to inauguration together. As
Senator Hanna has been selected to
ride with President Mckinley the ques
tion arises: Is Mr. Hanna just ending
or just beginning his executive term?
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

Sixty-four years old and unable to
secure work at his trade, that of coat
maker. George Zeigler of Canton, o.
mark the place-was ordered sent to
the Stark county poor house. At the
door of the almshouse he fell dead.
Aud all this ere the echos of the cry
about the full dinner pail had died
out in the hills of Stark county.
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

A remarkable cat has been discov-
cred in st. Joseph. Mo. N Schellinger,
an electrician of that city, filled cat
with electricity, and in few minutes
the animal was as rigid and lifeless
as marble cat. Two hours later the
electrician reversed the current, and
this treatment terminated the appar-
emily dead animal. and in few min
utes it was as playful and frisky as 1t
ever had been.
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

Two white deer were the features Of
the past deer hunting season In the
Adirondacks. Prior to the killing OF
these, no white deer had been killed in
New York state for 50 years Both
were pure white bucks, with pink ears
and mink eyes,
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

A newspaper correspondent has dis
covered that the Filipinos would
rather fight than work. Well, history
has recorded the names of a great
many people who prefe%4ed to fght
Tor liberty rather than work for q
foreign master.
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

If the congressman who are con-
stantly endeavoring to raise the rate
of postage on second-class mail mat
ter would give a little attention to
the compensation paid railroads for
carrying the mails, they would find it
possible to make such reduction in
expenses as to render an increase in
postage rates unnecessary,
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

There is only one difference between
the river and harbor bill and the sub
sidy bill. The former distributes the
pork" among great many The lat
ter is drawn with the idea of giving the
whole hog to a dozen men.
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

Ever since the assassination Of King
Humbert hundreds of Italians have
been trying to win prizes in the ma
tional lottery by playing those num-
bers which correspond with his age
These numbers are Sc, 10 and 49, the
king having lived for fifty-siX years,
ten hours and forty-nine minutes. Ii
these three numbers should win the
player would receive 4,250 times the
amount OF his stake. Some unusually
optimistic gamblers have tried to win
even more than this by playing a
fourth number (73), which is the SYM
Dol of a regicide. If this combination
sc, 10, 40, and 70, were TO win the gov
ernment would have to pay 10000
times the amount of the stake. The
last drawing was held in Milan a few
days ago, and singularly enough, the
winning numbers were s., TO- 48 and
Y. These came pretty close to the
mark, and as result Italian gam
blers are more determined than ever
to keep on playing their faVorite com
bination until it brings them good
| fortune.
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

An elephant has only eight teeth
two below and two above on each
side AT the age Of fourteen an ele-
phant loses its first set and a new set
grows.
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

Because Of the greed of the sugar
barons the manufacturers of machin-
cry in this country are being given an
object lesson by Russia, she having
tariff Just like the one drawn by the
late Mr.. Dingley.
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

One hundred and sixty miles an hour
is the speed aimed at by new electric
railway company ia Germany under
the direct patronage of the emperor
Cars with Accommodation for fifty per-
sons each are now being built, and will
be tried on 80 kilometer track. 1t
it intended to Use electricity only for
the express passenger service, as for
freight and local traffic steam is ex-
pected to remain the power for long
time.
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

This is where we deposit our
money" said one of a group Of men
who were entering a saloon, to an as
sociate who was evidently making his
way toward a nearby bank, In that
chance remark there was truth even
deeper than appears at first sight.
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

Reduced gentlemen find occupation
as coachmen in Berlin. Among the
eoaohmen of that city are seven retired
army officers. sixteen noblemon and
three elerKymen.
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13
WOMEN AS DRAMATISTS,
The Opportunity They Have to Influence
for Good.


for Good.
1t has been asked more than once
whether women can write plays. A
while back this question provided an
elaborate discussion, the upshot of
which was that, whereas they might
be able to do so, the fact remained
that they had not so far distinguished
themselves in the field of dramatic lit
erature. 1t can no longer be said,
however, that women are not to be Sc
riously reckoned as rival competitors
with men in this particular kind OF
work. How far they are successful
at present, or whether they ale likely
to do still greater things for the stage,
| it is not proposed to discuss just now.
/ But what does seem to need saying at
this juncture, when there are signs
/ that the woman dramatic is making
/ herself prominent and is doing notable
work, is that splendid opportunity
I here presents itself for women to eXer-
else the best possible influence on the
drama of the day, says the Philadel-
phia Ledger. We hear it frequently
asked, Does the drama make for
good?' And, thinking on the pessi-
mistic problem plays that are pro-
duced and on the theme which gen
orally furnishes forth the play of the
day, one hesitates to reply aftirma-
lively One would be specially sorry
to think that as they have the chance
Of elevating, or, at all events. of pre-
serving the best tone Of the drama
women did not avail themselves o.
their chances. Women are without
doubt, as capable as men of putting
good stories into dramatic shape an
supplying our stage with Well-writtel
and well-cOnstmcted plays; but it |:
to be hoped that they will not be
tempted to forget that it is woman
meter to command respect, and he
privilege to influence for good
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

In the house of representatives Con-
gressman Richardson of Tennessee, eX =
posed an attempt to loot the treasury
in the interest Of The Standard Oh
company's bank in New York city, 1t
is worthy of note that at the conclu-
sion of Mr.. Richardson's remarks.
Congressman Moody of Massachusetts,
e republican member of the house
committee on appropriations, said;
Il realize the force of the criticism the
gentleman has made. do not intend
to answer his argument" This was
an interesting admission, and that it
was a necessary one on the part OF Z
candid man must be impressed upon
anyone who examines the facts.
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

Mr.. Mitchell who has Just been re-
turned to the senate from Oregon, has
long been an advocate of the popular
election of senators.
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

great classes of organisms from the
point of view Of the healthy human
subject, the benevolent and the malev-
olent.
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

The friends of the ship-subsidy bill
are not willing to include the prairie
schooner among the benehciaries.
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

Among recent inventions of general
interest is the electro-magnetl brake
for street cars, In the form known in
England as the Newell brake, it con-
slsts of horseshoe electromagnetic sus.
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

fI11bI IlVV 10 VNVII6U'
the poles are forced downward SO
that the shoes of the brake will
crop the rail. By system of
levers, connecting with the wheel
rim hand-brakes of the car, the
reaction Of the shoes of the electro
magnetic brake in gripping the rails
increases the pressure of the hand
brakes also. The new brake is not ac-
tuated by the current which drives the
car but by an independent current de-
rived from the momentum of the car,
and the interruption of the driving
current, instead of preventing the ac-
tlon Of the brake causes it to act auto
maticallV.
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

lof tne cuflOuSly dlSl(
ing effects it produ
upon standing obje
Similar effects have b
noticed from other
earthquakes, but
seldom to so strik- a
ing an extent. In .
a report of the geo. II
logical survey of Y
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13
ELASTIC LOGIC.

The republicans have given so many
evidences of elasticity of logic and
conscience that 1t is difficult to select
prize specimen, but perhaps no one
has shown less regard for common
sense and common honesty in dealing
with the Cuban question than Mr..
WhitelaW Reid Here is sample Of
his argument
"Is the flag to be withdrawn from
Cuba? 1t is not one of our new pos
sessions, but our responsibility for it
is imbedded in successive and solemn
declarations by almost every admin
istration since Madison.
There is no eagerness to annex the
island. Rather there is dread of such
connection, lest it lead to statehood
and so prove the entering wedge for
transformation Of our continental re-
public, which would inevitably work
its ruin. But the duty of protection
remains. Under that protectorate the
island could have as much freedom as
any state in the union, but it would
not be likely to have more 1t could
not treat with Spain about the Cuban
debt, or with France about the Pana-
ma canal. It's foreign relations would,
and its custom houses might remain
under the guidance of the protecting
power Does that break the congress
sional promise to leave the govern
ment and control of the island to its
people?
Have not the government and CON
~ Hoo, lnft to TO Ia -
| Must Cuba, though thoroughly depen-
dent upon lis for protection and de-
fense, and absolutely essential to our
safety, nevertheless have more free
dom thrust upon it than Vermont or
Massachusetts or New York? Our
congress is capable sometimes of eY-
traordinary things, but it is hardly
capable of that.
The United States declared the peo~
pie of Cuba to be, of right, free and
. independent. Can any person read the
pledge made to Cuba and then read
! Mr.. Reid's construction Of that pledge
| without recognizing the hypocrisy OF
the republican position? Mr.. Reid
once came near being vice president
/ of the United States and he is now the
owner of a great metropolitan news
paper He stands high in the councils
of his party and may be presumed to
speak for certain element of the
party. He thinks that Cuba ought to
be satisfied if she has ''self-goyernment
like Vermont" Does he intend that
Cuba shall have two senators and rep
resentation in congress like Vermont?
Certainly not Does he propose that
we shall tax Cuba without represen-
tation and govern her without her con-
sent? That must be his plan.
If Mr.. Reid had lived century and
quarter ago and had applied the
same logic to the revolutionary stua-
ton, he would have seen no necessity
for independence. If he had lived in
South Africa, he would have seen nc
reason for opposing English sover-
eighty in the Transvaal II he had
lived in Cuba he would have supported
Weylersm and Spanish rule.
The Paris treaty signed by the Unit
ed States and Spain, recognizes the in,
dependence of Cuba and We have nc
more right to deprive her of that in.
dependence than we have to march tt
Mexico and assert sovereignty there
To assume that we must govern Cubs
in order to protect her is to entirely
abandon the Monroe doctrine under
which we have protected republics
without interfering in their govern
ment.
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13

pended on spiral
springs, and hung
in such a manner
that the poles of
the magnet are di-
rectly over the
rails. When the
magnet is excited
Marble Hill press., 1901-03-13
WORK OF AN EARTHQUAKES.

The great earthquake that shook In
dia on June r. 1897, was remarkable
e.
The Florida star., 1901-05-10

Courts of justice on some occa-
siOns brush aside the fine techni'
calities of the law and take a com
mon sense view of things, which
is what the U. S. supreme court
did when, through the opinion OF
Justice Gray, it pronounced its
dictum against the 'divOrce-while-
you-wait" industry.
Reduced to plain English, this
decision, from which there is no
appeal, makes decree of divorce
invalid when either of the parties
to the suit has taken up a tempor-
ary and sham residence in another
state solely for the purpose of pro-
fitting by the lax divorce laws of
that state.
"This is sound morals but very
bad law" says Golfers Weekly,
because it is in direct contrayen-
ton OF the first section of the
fourth article of the constitution
which requires full credit to be
given by each state to the judicial
proceedings of every other state.
If the state of Dakota, for instance,
is willing to grant a decree of di-
vorce provided certain legal re-
quirements have been complied
with, it is not within the province
of federal or a state court to go
behind the record or invalidate the
decree because the legislature OF
South Dakota has been more ac-
cOmmodating than that of New
York. And yet, while the decision
is bad law, it will commend itself
to all right thinking persons, il
will invest marriage with still
greater sanctity, and it will per
haps lead to a national marriage
and divorce law, which is an i'm
perative social necessity"
The Florida star., 1901-05-10
The Jacksonville Fire.

The sad fate of the metropolis of
our state eXcites our most profound
sympathy for her people. The
news of the distress and suffering
awakens us to a closer heart to
heart feeling and a more tender re-
gard for the stricken ones than any
incident that could possibly have
happened.
Jacksonville's afflictiOn will,
however, prove her sterling worth,
and we predict that every foot OF
the burnt district will be covered
inside of two years with a class of
business houses, residences, and
churches SO far superior to those
just destroyed that she will be
the peer of any city in the south.
Already her business men have
shown their courage and determin-
alton in this direction. There will
be labor for the unemployed for
many months to come, capital will
be loOsened up and spent in i'm
provement. The rich and the poor
will both be benefited in the end.
Those are indeed unfortunate
who have lost home and every
thing they had amassed in their
lifetime. They are the ones to be
pitied and there are many of them,
but it is gratifying to learn that
the loss of life was light; that re-
lief has been quick, and that ply
sical suffering will soon be a thing
of the past. The mental anguish
of many should be buried as soon
as possible, and the brighter side
of life taken up with the advent
of a greater and fairer city.
The Florida star., 1901-05-10

overwhelmed with social atten-
tions. They are in their fathers
Office, trying to read law, but have
not much time to give to their stu
dies. In the same Office is another
young man. He is poor, and for
the privilege he enjoys he dus:s
the furniture and does other odd
jobs. The lawyer, in the course of
his conversation with Mr.. Depew
said: "What worries me is the
thought that when I am gone this
poor young man will probably be
at the head of this business and
my sons will be in his employ-if
he cares to employ them"
The best business men say that
too much society and business do
not get along well together, for de-
votion to society means neglect to
business, and there are few men
who can reject the demands of the
former when once 1t has a firm
hold upon them. Therefore too
much society is bad for young
men who have their way to make
in the world.