davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times., 1901-03-30
The Knox appointment.

II scarcely needed this selection to accentuate
the close harmony between The Administration
and the trusts. Sir. Hanna has now been taken
neously il absorbs the Department of Justice The
Senate was annexed some time ago aud il Mr..
Morgan sees anything else in the Government that
he wants he viii doubtless ask for it, and get It.
The campaign fund ought TO be easy OF replenish-
ment next time.
The times., 1901-03-30
Obsolete Lanuun..

II is said that while there is q strong
movement In Ireland for the revival Of
the ancient Irish language. it is differ
ent in Wales. a poll taken at Cardiff
on,the question whether children should
be taught welsh in the schools resulted
in a majority Of $40 against It.
This suggests an interesting train Of
thought. with the changing condition.
of the twentieth century it IS becoming
The times., 1901-03-30

our latest news from St Petersburg
yesterday afternoon contained the state
ment that Russia expects China to sign
the Manchurian Convention next Monday
or Tuesday. In the mean time Japan is
understood to be sounding the Powers to
see If she cannot secure alliances i'll her
contemplated movement to check the Rus
sian advance in northern China and
Korea. If the convention should be rati-
fed as predicted, next week ought to wit
ness some interesting and sensational de-
yelopments
The times., 1901-03-30
Checking on the Maryland Census

It was stated at the Census Office yes
terday afternoon that the recount or
checking eff of the enumeration in st.
Mary County will be completed early next
week. Director Merriam has received no
further adyices of any additional arrests.
The times., 1901-03-30
Spanish Journalists Strike.

MADRID. March 2s.-The journalists Of
Saragossa have struck for higher pay, A
similar strike is threatened here.
The times., 1901-03-30
Between the Devif and the Deem
Blue Sea.
|. Philadelplia Record.l }

ll'rom the Philadelphia Record)
One OF tRo things President Mckinley must
certainly do. lie inus either recall his appoint
meut OF Civil Service Commissioner Rodenbcig
take in his civil service sign.
The times., 1901-03-30

It was recently held by Judge Taynor
I'm the Kings County Special Term of New
York that to publish falsely that a per-
son has leprosy is Hbelous The defend
ant conteuded that the charge was not
iibelous. since modern medical science no
longer regarded leprosy as contagious or
infections. but only hereditary. On this
point Judge Tayuor said: 1t remains a
term of slander until the law is changed
To say of one that ne went to mass or
practiced witchcraft might still be SIAN
der if the law had not been changed, even
though the progress of enlightenment had
revealed to most people that to hear mass
was not bad or that there was no such
thing as Il witch. Besides that in the
charge of leprosy which made the court
classify it as sanderous was its tend
ency to cause one to be Stunned and ex-
cluded from society, and that still exists"
Macadamizing was held by the Court
Of Appeals of Maryland. IN the case of
United Railway. etc. Co. Us. Hayes (iS
AtI Rep. 300. not to be paving within
the meaning of a city ordinance referring
to the grading and paving of certain
streets.
The times., 1901-03-30

events the effect will be to keep the
worlds eye on Germany for some time
to come. No one can tell what may
happen as a result of trade depression,
the increasing cost of the neCessaries
of life, and the propaganda of the So
cialsts and Anarchist organizations
The Panama Canal scheme has reap
pcared in a new form. This time the
Colombian Government offers to give the
United States control of any canal that
may be constructed across IN" lsthmus
of Panama. and to lease a strip of ter
ritory including the course of the ditch
to us in pcrpetuity. As nothing is said
in the offer about the Panama Canal
Company, the supposition is that Colon
bia might appropriate its property and
turn il over TO our Government. in case
Congress should decide against the Mic
aragua route. But we do not fancy that
there is much in that view of the case.
The powers in control of the Adminstra-
tion and Congress will never consent to
sacrifice the interests of the Panama
syndicate iobbers.
The Funston problem is botherng the
with tho Administration MIR Mckinley
knows that public sentiment today de
mands that he give the gallant little Kan
san "A vacant brigadier generalship i'm
the Regular Army. But the War Depart
mentor rather the Adjutaut General :
Ofice-is reported to be violently opposed
to recognizing him in any way 1t is
said that no telegram of congratulation
has been sent to General Macarthur, and
that, i'm certain quarter, everything pos
sibe is being done to belittle Funston's eX-
plot. and especially it's value to the Gov
In these circumstances the Ad-
ministration is true to its traditions, 1t
waits to see whether national ardor for
Funston will quiet down i'm a few weeks
or still continue. Nothing is to be done
at present. AEuinaldo's captor will not
be rewarded if way can be found to
avoid it.
The times., 1901-03-30

One who makes use of the criminal pro-
cess of the court for the purpose of over
coming the will of another to secure an
advantage to himself is not in d position,
holds the Supreme Court of Utah. in the
case of Corringe vs.. Read 6S Pae. Rep.
902). to obtain and hold the fruits of a
contract, whether executed or executory.
so obtained. on the ground that both par
ties were in pari delicto. and that in
equity the court will leave them where
il finds them.
The times., 1901-03-30

THE TINES, in all its editions. Morning. Even
ing. and sunday. viii be sent to one address
for FIFTY CENTS per month Addresses changed
as often desired.
The times., 1901-03-30

Charles F. Patrick. one of the most
widely known sporting men in the South
and West. stepfather of William A
Brady, the fight promoter. died at Nash
vile, on Thursday night Mr.. Patrick
moved 10 the Pacific Coast from the South
In boyh0od. but in recent years made his
home ia Chicago and other Western cities
The times., 1901-03-30

After an illness of but three days. Mrs.
John h Mcpherson, wife OF 5he late SEN
ator from New Jersey, died from pneu-
monia early yesterday morning at her
apartments. 81 Lexington Avenue. New
York Mrs. Mcpherson who was Miss
Edta J. Gregory. was born in Buffalo I'm
ISL She was married TO John r. Me-
PheFSOn about thirty-fiye years ago. They
had TWO children-GregOry and Edia.
The times., 1901-03-30

Where a person purchases a ticket on
a railroad for the sole purpose of having
his trunk checked over the road. and not
with the intention Of travelling on the
train. and after his trunk reaches its des-
tination il is stolen While in the baggage
room of the railroad, the Supreme Court
Of Michigan, in the case Of Marshall VS.
Pontiac and y. II. Co. fS5 y. W. Rep,
242), holds that the relation of passenger
did not exist. and that the railroad COM
pany is not liable except for gross negii-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-07
March Weather.

WITHIN few hours of the inaugural pro-
ceedings the temperature in this CITY
dropped twenty degrees below the freezing
point, with savage winds that caused the
entire community to SILVER with the cold.
Had the chilled airs reached Washington
Monday morning instead of Tuesday sey.
eral hundred thousand people would have
been threatened with disease and death,
and at the least great multitude would
have been prevented from venturing to
witness the great spectacle they had come
iorg distances to see. This does not take
line, who, under such circumstances. would
have been exposed to dangerous hardships
The weather on Monday was disagrdpable.
It probably did more than to discom-
mode and annoy the crowds. 1t was such
day as might have occurred-with fewer
chances-a month or two later But. and
herein lies the strong argument for a post
ponement of the Inauguration to April 80
the latter date would assurediy never bring
such deadly combination of cold and
wind as swept over the capital Tuesday.
inauguration crowds in April might be
wetted, or steamed, by perverse elements
They would not be chilled and killed by ex-
posture. This is a wide difference and it
affords an unanswerable reason against
further retention of the present meaning
less. dangerous date, for the induction of
our President into office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-07
The Fight at Annapolis.

The hight at Annapolis opens with dis
closure OF the difficulties that surround Mr.
German and his friends Their position Is
one of peril They need every vote on their
side of the roll and at the outset they were
a vote shy in the senate. Then II had been
necessary to bring pressure to bear on sew
eral who were present to get them into line.
They had misgivings as to the wisdom Of
the maneuyer. and were inclined to mold
back. So that a situation may arise any
day which may bring matters to a stand
still and to failure.
But let us suppose that Mr.. German by
the forces OF luck and hard driving wins
the fight so far as getting his DISTINGUISHING
bill through In some fashion and the cover
nors signature to IT. Then VIII come the
contest in the courts. and the appeal to
public opinion: and surely before the final
word IL said on this most important ques-
ton IT will be made plain that an outrage
conceived In seldshness and put into form
by political legerdemain cannot stand in a
state like Maryland.
The Rabble about an iiliterate sufYra ge
nnisleads nobody. It is merely the usual
tribute that vice pays to virtue. The scheme
needs the assistance OF yirtuous proclana-
ton. In order to- force. through an evil,
there must be the pretenzs Of correcting an
evil. But what evil exists7 Can 1t truth
fuily be said that the colorsd vote of Mary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-07
Mr.. Jefferson on Hor.ebacl..

The famous solitary horseman'' of G. p
r. James has political double now I'm
Thomas Jefferson. Invariably, when inau-
guration day rolls round, some bilious pa
triot in despair about the country calls at
tention to that early scene when the great
Virginian is said to have ridden to the Cap
itol on HIS favorite charger unattended, to
take the oath of Office. The picture is
dwelt upon with rapture. That was the
way to do the thing. and the elaborate cere-
monial which has been substituted for 1t
simply marks our deterioration as a peo-
pie. We are getting nearer and nearer all
the time to the ways of royalty, and pres
emily little will remain of what the fathers
left US. In the language OF the prophet.
rats.
The popular account Of Mr.. Jefferson's
horseback ride Is historically inaccurate,
but his inauguration was transformations.
Mr.. Jefferson's simplicity on that occasion
was largely a matter of necessity. 1t grew
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-07

land Is a menace to the welfare Of tine
state7 Has 1t ever been thrown with that
end I'm view or to the accomplishment of
such an end? Was the election of Nit
Lowndes an evil? Did the state. ever have
better administration than he gave it?
Has the state been harmed by voting twice
against free silver and In favor of sound
money and protection? Did not the, cream
of the democracy of the state stand side by
side with the colored voters on all of those
occasions2 Where, then, Is the menace to
good government? Why this sudden call
to drive the coIored voters away from the
polls? Why this outburst of sensitiveness
about the suffrage?
Why? Simply to make way for MIR. Cor
mans return to the Senate, and for Cover
nor Smiths promotion to that body at She
close of the term now being filled by hfr.
MeComas That tells the whole story. The
interests of Maryland are as nothing weigh,
ed in the balance against the personal ann
billions of Mr. German and his lieutenauts.
1t is a game of political highwaymanry. It
Is an attempted hoid-up. Throw up your
hands, is the demand, land keep them
up while we secure the two senatorships.
Can the gentlemen of the road get away
with the plunder? Have matters come to
50 sad a pass in one of the oldest and best
commonwealth in the Union?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-07

The London Times, in commenting on the
inaugural address, says:

The London Times, in commenting on the
inaugural address, says:
Mr. Mckinley Is quite determined that
be the burden of the future what it may,
he will not take more of 1t on his own
shoulders than he can possibly. help. He
makes this perfectly clear, and observers of
American politics will do well to note the
fact The conception of the duties of the
President of the United States, expressed
In his words, Is not that commonly held by
MIR. McKinleys predecessors, although it
corresponds closely enough with what
seems to have been the guiding idea of his
own first term. 1t accounts for much in
his policy well in his speech
What the Times appears to condemn in
the President the American people applaud.
His determination not to shoulder more
than his share of public burden is not only
in accord with wisdom but also with the
requirements of his Office He can carry
only so much, and the recognition of this
fact controlled him in demanding an ex-
preston. from Congress on the subject of
Cuba. The occasion was ripe for Congress
to speak, and the President as the execu-
tive awaited It's orders. He has those or
ders now, and is proceeding to execute
them Had he ignored Congress, or init
mated that he did not care to hear from
1t on the subject, and then proceeded to
carry out views of his own with regard to
Cuba. he would have acted both with great
risk and unwisdom And had he failed
with his program he would probably have
been severely arraigned by Congress and
the country.
Put his is only the usual London blunder
with regard to American affairs. The news
papers over there do not discuss us with
sufficient knowledge of our circumstances.
1t was only recently that they thought the
President ought to have shOuldered the
whole burden of the -Pauncefotetreaty
Had he not been made familiar with its
terms? Had not Mr. Hay, with his knowl-
edge and consent, signed the instrument?
Really. the complaint was so loud that an
uniformed person might well have gotten
the impression that in submitting the treaty
to the Senate for its judgment the Presi-
dent had acted in bad faith toward Eng
land. But as matter of fact he was
obliged to submit the treaty to the Senate
and equally obliged to report the action of
that body on the subject. 1t is made the
duty of the Senate by the Constitution to
share with the President all burdens of a
treaty nature.
Where does the Times get authority for
saying that the conception of the duties of
the President of the. United States, as ex-
pressed in his words, Is not that commonly
held by Mr.. Mckinley's predecessors"
American history shows that those Presi-
dents have served the most satisfactorily
who have never been mistaken as to the
powers or the limitations of the exalted
places they were filling. He has been the
wise man in that office, indeed. who has
never undertaken burdens beyond his CON-
sHtutionai breadth of shoulder And the
Ilmes Internationally compliments Mr. Nc
klnley in showing him to be such man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-07
The Louisiana Purchase Exnosit;on
Fon tho Tear


Happiness may be supposed TO reign su
prone now in the minds of those ardent
promoters along the raging Mississippi who
have had in hand the planning for the pro-
posed st. Louis exposition now so ans
piciously under way. The exposition. it an
pears Is designed on a scale of unusual
magnitude, $l6,000,000 being already assured
for 1T by the federal government the CITY
and the state. The Washington Star aptly
calls attention to the fact that this s1m
happens to be just one million dollars NOR e
than paid for the whole of the terri
tory at the time of the famous purchase in
1903, SO that the country will be greeted
at the centennial with spectacular display
costing more than the territory itself did
and presented in the leading city of the Sec
ton; larger in population and in wealth
than any city in the United States when
President Jefferson created, by a scratch of
his pen. 1.-The imperial empire west of the
Mississippi" The public, and especially
those to whom the exposition will prove
an attraction to draw them to ST Louis
Will be interested and treasured to learn
that ten million dollars are to be expended
on streets, boulevards, parks Improved
water filtration and other features to mt
st. Louis in creditable condition for fiji !,
International event. And the consImna-
ton of this long cherished idea NAV he ey-
pected not only to give ST. Louis a perma-
nent tidying-up, but that long-Wished for
opportunity to get even with Chicapo
Shades of the white city may now retreat
forever in the radiance of the I,1minous
event about to be projected ON the Ia nks
of the turbid Mississippi.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-07

out Of the times and the environment.
Washington was mere village, and the
surrounding country was but sparceiy set
I tied. There were no railroads nor steam
boats, and the dirt roads In early March
were all but impossible. A large crowd
could not possibly have been collected. A
parade of any size would have been impos-
sible. But imagine what the effect would
have been IL on such day as last Monday
a procession had stood at the east front of
t.. Capitol one hundred years ago await
ing the conclusion of an inaugural address
by Mr.. jefferson! Imagine the progress it
would have made up Pennsylvania avenue
after rain storm had converted that
thoroughfare into a duagmire! Why, a
forty-mule team, hitched I'D and driven
four abreast, could not have drawn the
President to the White House in time for
supper! And as for the marchers they
would have been obliged to disband. They
could not have gotten through in companies
at all.
Mr.. Jefferson, as we all know, was neither
a Jay nor q churl. His opponents ac-
cused him of demagogy, and he had his
share. But he knew and liked good things
He lived we'll. He dressed well. Had he
been of handsome face he would probably
have been a dandy. He enjoyed scenes of
gayety and ceremony. He had acquired the
taste in France, and he manifested it upon
his return home. Washington Of today
would please him beyond measure. The
city's growth and development would ap-
peal strongly to his correct sense Of beau
ty. And it is entirely safe to say that had
he stood in the shoes of William Mckinley
on last Monday no feature of that elaborate
and perfect demonstration, which was a
'non-partisan tribute to the great Office of
President of the United States, would have
failed to meet with his hearty approval and
highest appreciation.
When political campaigns are on and the
blood Is up the people will stand measure
OF CUFF about Imperialism. But such talk
is nonsense now. Let Mr.. jefferson dis
mount and enjoy a rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-07
Entitled to a Monument.
From the indianapolis News.

A monument ought to be erected "a ,ha
Hon. Thomas H. Carter of Montana
SIngle-handed, or rather single-mouthed
and alone he defeated the river and mar,
Dor monstros.ty. OF course there were an
preparations in the bill that ought TO he
made. But along with the sums devoted
to right and proper works, millions on
millions were voted to creeks and inIets
and petty streams that no amount of
money would render navigable and that
would serve no important interests il they
were navtgable. If there were only 4
brave man or two Hike Carter ALWAYS IN
the Senate. the scandal OF the river and
harbor bill would be thing of the past.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-07

The girl who loves to giggle
Irritates the passcr by,
But she's infinitely better
Than the girl who loves to cry.
The man who loves to fatter
OFT may play scurvy trick,
But he's infinitely better
Than the man who loves to kick.
And SO, throughout existence.
This comfort we may nurse.
There's nothing so unpleasant
But that 1t might be worse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-07

Derouiade has Just alluded to the man
with whom he wishes to fight as "a royal
liar. The French language expresses
things in a very gentle and refined way.
But it is doubtful whether this sentiment
could be sufficiently Modified to prevent its
leading to a great deal of conversation, IL
not to an actual fight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-07

People who wondered what Webster
Davis was doing in South Africa may now
have their curiosity gratified by observing
that he is Che says to receive $4,000 from
his publisher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-07
Sacrificing Odds and Ends i'm Our Suit Department

4 Black Kersey Jackets, satin
lined throughout, all size 40, which
sold for 5000. Reduced @ nm
g Misses Red kersey Cloth Jack
cts, sizes IL and Ia years. @ mQ
Reduced from 81. 50 to. . pZoVO
5 Persian Cloth Capes, full 20
inches long, edged with bear fur.
Reduced from S7.9S. @ MN
Each ............... VOeVV
1 Imported Silk Velour Cape,
handsomely trimmed in jet and
edged with real marten-
t fur. Reduced from $50 $500
" ~ "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-07

The young American who while in Paris
fabricated story about his being killed In
a duel has improved on the French mode
OF spectacular fighting, which has required
that the people chiefly concerned should
take the time to appear personally on the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-07

Richard Croker insists that New York is
the best governed city in the world. 1t is
a pleasure to observe that Richard has not
yet gotten to be one of those dear old
London idolaters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-07

1t is hoped that when Gunner Morgan
gets to be great man like Admiral Samp-
son he will be charitable toward men who
are seeking to rise by means of their own
work instead Of being socially boosted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-07

1t is noticeable that Admiral Cervcra
keeps much in the background in Spanish
politics. Cervera is a disciplined officer and
not man who would naturally be looked
for In a free fight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-07
The Modern Nursery Rhyme
Inclined to BE Re,pectfu,

81 suppose you don't entertain much serf-
Gus consideration for all these passing fads
in politics."
'Oh, L don't know" answered Senator
Sorghum. Il am not as much averse to
fads as you might imagine. 1 can readily
see how good bit of money could be made
out of some of them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-07

Lincoln's birthday anniversary is already
far enough back to permit the use of some
other mans name in connection with the
humorous stories which never die
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-07
A Theory.

Il wonder why it is that poets so de-
light to sing about the joys of springtime."
Il suppose said Mr.. Sirius Barker as he
took dyspepsia tablet, that it's because
poets seldom settle down and experience
thu terrors of housekeeping.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-07

Lii Hung Chang is now making grateful
illusions to the fact that Russia has sent
no missionaries into China. 1t is a question
whether Russia ought to consider this a
fact to boast Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-07

Mr. Pingree of Michigan mentions Mr..
Chamberlain of Great Britain as a brainy
man. Mr. Chamberlain will no doubt re
gard this as praise indeed 81"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-07

Some of the Maryland democrats would
like not only to stipulate that all voters
shall read, but to select the newspaper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-07
SHOOTING STARS.


did lou say that your family was one Of
the Gsdest In Europe?" asked Mr.. Cumrox.
Yes" replied the sutton.
Tim. Let me see q list Of your mort
cages"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-07

Peace may be declared in South Africa,
but it is doubtful whether General De Wet
can be induced to pay any attention to it.