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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10
The Canteen.

The action of the Senate yesterday doubt
less means the abolition of the canteen
at present maintained The vote in both
houses WIS overwhelmingly against the sale
of light wines and beer in the post ex
change. and it is not to be expected that by
any twist of the Legislative process or any
executive Interpretation the canteen as now
managed will again be known at army
posts, unless Congress should reverse it's
action in the future. The general judgment
of those who Were best acquainted with
the actual conditions has been that the cam
teen should not be disturbed. The verdict
Of military commanders of all ranks was in
its favor. Statistics appeared to prove It's
value as preventive agency.
But the canteen Is nevertheless doomed,
and it now behooves the army authorities,
in following the spirit of the enactment
which was yesterday clinched into the reor-
ganization bill, to proceed with the mate
rails which are left to them and make the
post exchange as attractive to the enlisted
man rs possible without the sale of wines
or beer. Commanding officers should CO.
operate with the abstaners. They should
try to keep the men on the reserva alton with
the modified attractions just they kept
them there with light beverages They
should seek to keep a a minimum the I'M
wholesome conditions which are expected
to develop in the immediate vicinity of
each post Immediately the canteen is
changed under the new law. Whenever
possible they should secure the enactment
of local laws holding the saloons and dives
at a considerable distance from the reser
yatiOns,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10

of intoxicatfon of the accused. The princi-
pie should be stoutly maintained that the
man who commits crime in state Of in
toxication is primarily responsible for hay
ing placed himself in condition in which
he canroB clearly discriminate between
right and wrong, or cannot hold his pas
sions in check Courts, juries and review
ing officers should at all times trace crime
to the first cause. The man who, knowing
the effect of liquor upon the human sys-
tenn, partakes with such freedom that he
ceases to be balanced in mind, places him
self directly in the path Of evil chances.
Intoxication ought never to be condoned in
the slightest degree when 1T leads to an in
fraction of the laws. Rather should 1T be
visited with the more severe punishment.
For the intoxicated criminal has less ex-
cuse than the sober man who. in a moment
of anger, takes life or commits vicious
assault. The former has deliberately in
vited the temptation, while the latter is a
victim to unstimulated passion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10
Intoxication and Crime.

Without reference to the general merits
or dement's of the application of the homi-
eide McI'in for relief from the death pen
atty. which was granted today by the Pres
1dent upon the recommendation of all the
authorities in the case, there Is one reason
for clemeney advanced by the Attorney
General which will challenge the criticism
OF a very large class of persons. He
reaches the conclusion that the slayer was,
at the time of the crime. still under the in
fiuence of intoxicants. and he includes this
among the facts which influence him in
approving the application for lessening OF
the punishment This is dangerous prin-
cipls. The courts should not be encour-
aged to minimizing sentences nor jur.es in
rendering modified verdicts on the ground
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10
Grip and Street Cars.

The physicians report the reappea rance
of the grip. or influenza, in such a degree
to suggest that 1t Is epidemic once more.
In New York the cases of clearly defined
grip reported to be in the thousands.
while in this city a very large number of
patients are now suffering from this COM
plant including President Mckinley and
Secretary Hay. The exact cause of such
a condition is not known, the bacillus of
grip though believed to have a definite
Existence, never having been isolated. 1t
is believed to flourish in midwinter and
To be favored in <s assault upon the HUI
man system by cold dampness. A slight
arrangement Of the system will invite at
tack. and carelessness in the matter of
diet or of dress will facilitate the rayages
of the germ.
It has been suggested that the street cars
are a prolific distributing ground for the
grip germ. A few rides on the Washing
ton ConVeyances at certain hours will
strengthe this belief. 1t happens far more
times than the authorities should permit
that the cars are packed TO the rails In
side often assembled between fifty and
one hundred passengers, in all stages of
comparative health disease. The man
with cough the woman just succumbing
10 t1e lnFpanS OF the grip, the child with
some other incipient ailment are all there
breathing over and over again unrefreshed
air. The ventilators in the roof are rarely
opened The front doors on many of the
cars are kept sealed. Thus people are
forced, in order 10 secure riding accommo-
dations to take into their lungs air which
Is more than possibly contaminated.
This danger is accented by the fact that
this cars are kept none too clean. The
cxpectoration ordinance is noted chiefly
in its violation. In some states the
laws require the thorough cleaning of
the street cars after each trip in
order to reduce the danger of disease con-
tamlnaton to minimum. 1t is a well rec
ognized fact that in the ejecta of the throat
and lung lies the means of the dstrbu-
ton of the germs of all the diseases which
aftiict the respiratory system. When this
matter is dried and pulverized into dust, a
street car offering ideal conditions for this
process IL floats in the air deadly menace
10 all who may breathe it.
II would be in the interest of the public
health for the Commissioners to REQUIRE
more frequent cleansing of all the cars
in use. particularly at such seasons as the
present, when pulmonary troubles of all
kinds are exceptionally prevalent and street
car conditions are more conducive than at
any other time to the spread of the disease
germs. They should also see to 1t that the
schedules are so arranged as to reduce the
crowding to a minimum
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10

New York is about to try another ey-
pertinent in regulating it's police force The
present conditions are 50 objectfona Bile
that almost any kind of a change is we.-
coined. The police board and the office of
chief of police are to be abolished and their
duties transferred to single commissioner
appointed by the mayor for five years at
a salary of $500 a year. This commits
sioner is to be removable either by the
mayor or the governor by summary pro-
cess, so that Mr.. Platt has only to whisper
into Mr.. Odelfs ear to have matters ad-
justed to suit him. There may be coDsid-
cradle complication in the machinery but
the real power can always be traced 10 the
same boiler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10
The COnfederates mt Memphis.

AS was to be expected. the good people Of
Memphis refuse to be warned against In
viting President Mckinley to attend the
reunion of confederate veterans to be held
there in May. The invitation will be ex-
tended and the municipal authorities and
the commercial bodies will unite with the
local confederate posts in the courtesy.
Why not? And why should not such cour-
tesy represent-as in this case it unques-
tionably wiil-the sincerest feelings of those
who participate in it? And with what per-
feet propriety and good will, both as Presi-
dent of the United States and as ex-Union
soldier, could William Mckinley, if it We're
convenient, attend the meeting!
These reunions are not held for I'M
patriotic purposes, nor do any results
dangerous to the country flow from them.
Here and there among the veterans may
be found some unreconstructed old gentle
man still full of the old fire. and living and
delighting in a grave-smelling atmosphere;
but the great majority of them are men
who ever since the war closed have been
facing toward the future. very much alive
to their duties as citizens, and In the
closest touch with the most patriotic spirit
Of the day. They fought for a cause in
which they sincerely believed. they endured
and so are bound together by ties among
the strongest woven in the affairs of the
world. The annual meeting renews their
youth without its bitterness, and really
sweetens their lives.
AS President, Mr.. Mckinley could greet
these men heartily. He is their President.
as indeed he is the President Of all the
pc ople, and they are loyal citizens at his
command, as the war with Spain demon
strated, the same as are their brethren Of
the other sections of the country AS an
ex-Union soldier, who put off his war trap
pings thirty-f1ve years ago. but retains the
memories of his camp with pride, he could
have no difficulty in entering into the spirit
of war comradeship. And probably there IS
not a man Of all the great host who wore
the blue uniform in the civil struggle better
qualified by kindness Of spirit and gra-
ciousness Of manner to enjoy reunion of
his old opponents, now friends and even
add by his presence to the general pleasure
of the occasion His part in the war was
modest, but it was most faithfully per-
formed. and his bearing since has been
srch as has carried him to the top of our
political affairs.
Such protest as that uttered in New Or
authors. 1t finds no echo even where
sounded. 1t violates that for which the
southern people have always been distin-
guished-a most attractive blend of cour-
tesy and hospitality
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10

on having nothing at all. He has now de-
cided to actively apply himself to the trust
question He will not assemble the pro-
moters of combines in a lecture hall and
try to persuade them from their iniquities
by words of wisdom. He will endeavor to
give them a taste Of their own medicine
and let them know how the small dealer
feels when he is excluded from business by
superior force of capital. He proposes to
go into the sheet steel, wire, tin plate and
other lines of manufacture on his own ac-
count Having labored in vain with their
consciences, he will endeavor to smite the
monopolists' pocket books. II successful
Mr.. Carnegie will himself enjoy an enor-
nous pecuniary benefit. But this is purely
an incidental consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10
Carnegie. Anti-Tra.t Movement.

Andrew Carnegie's personality combines
qualities not ordinarily associated In the
same individual He is an idealist III lis
private views. His discussions of economies
would almost stamp him as a trancenden-
talist. But in business he is strictly prac-
teal. He may declare that 1t is a dis
grace to die rich" but the chances are
that he will not interpret such transact
ton personal disgrace, but merely as
a reflection on the era and the social sy's-
tenn which compels a man either to acca-
mulate beyond all reason or to take chances
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10
When the Price is Paid.

A big indemnity Is what
John Chinaman must pay.
The price assures that he will not
Forget the proper way
Which he in future years should walk
His tendencies so rash
The nations now propose to balk
By gathering in his cash.
And who will pay this mighty price?
The empress? Not at all.
She'll have her rice and garments nice
Whatever may befall.
Some Chinaman must feel the touch
OF fierce privation's fang;
But we are certain of this much:
1t won't be Ii Hung Chang.
1t won't be any mandarin
Who life's enjoyment lacks
When the authorities begin
To clamor for the tax.
But oh, ye coolies, sore dismayed,
Ye sad and suffering elves
When that indemnity is paid,
Prepare to hump yourselves!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10
Dock Tails Too Conspicuous.
From the New York Tribune.

A prominent citizen In western state has
been arrested because he violated a law
which forbids the bringing OF ''docked'
horse over the border This practice Of
docking horses is so Objectionable that New
York ought to have a similar statute. Some
weeks ago it was said In London that the
queen and the Prince Of Wales were op-
posed to this cruel mutilation. and that
therefore 1t was likely to become unfash-
ionabie In England. However it may he
abroad, wealthy owners here have not yet
seen the light in this matter. and deck
tails are lamentably conspicuous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10

Senator Platt is so busy with affairs in
New York that he will probably not under
take to exercise much influence Mr..
Roosevelt when he becomes the presiding
officer of the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10

Since the President contracted the grip,
reports of an epidemic have come from all
parts Of the country. The President will no
doubt be quite willing to leave the matter
Of setting the fashions to the Prince OF
Wales
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10

Chicago society women are accused Of
taking siverware and articles of table deco
ration home with them as souvenirs of
notable occasions. But Chicago hopes it's
best society is rich enough not to mind
about few spoons and candlesticks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10
Stages of Progress.

do you attach any credence to the theory
that men are developed from monkeys?"
said Willie Washington.
4 think that some are said Miss Cay
enne. The others appear to have remained
stationary"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10
An Interesting Story.

Yes" said the statesman with the kindly
eye, but the firmly set mouth, Il like to
read about Noah and the ark
What brought them to your attention."
Nothing in particular 1 couldn't avoid
being struck by the manner in which Noah
and his sons went to work and carried the
enterprise through without asking penny's
assistance from the government But, Of
course, those were primitive days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10
COuIdn't Understand.

THAT man declares that during his entire
service in public Office he never took a
valuable consideration of any kind for his
influence.
We'll" answered Senator Sorghum, "the
natural inference is that he wasn't Of
enough consequence to be approached.
don't see why man should go around ad-
vertising his unimportance like that"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10

To the glory of Thomas Jefferson and
Andrew Jackson let it be remembered that
they have gotten their names on more menu
cards than any other statesmen this coun-
try has produced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10
should Occasion No Surprise,


The fact that the Missouri house of rep
resentatives has passed a resolution ex-
tending sympathy to the Filipino insurgents
should occasion no surprise. The Missouri
legislature Is overwhelmingly democratic.
Its members We're elected upon the Bryan
free-silver-Fiipino platform, and they are
by this action simply indorsng their prin-
cples and emphasizing their adherence to
prediction declarations. That this action
amounts to little less than treason does
not concern the democratic legislature of
Missouri.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10

Alvord, the defaulter, has pleaded guilty
to stealing $780, 600 from the First National
Bank of New York. 1t is no doubt a mat
ter of great regret to Alvord that he was
interfered with before he could make 1t an
even million,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10
One Way Out of the Controversy.

The Washington Star deems it fortu-
nate thing for Mr.. Alger General Miles
and the American public that the duel is
not respected feature of this country's
civilization. Not SO. 1t would be fcrtu-
nate for the American public If these an
tagonists could settle their dispute by them
selves In some retired spot, using army beet
for weapons, the one who could stand eat
ing it to be declared the winner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10

Mayor Harrison Of Chicago thinks of CIV
ing the police discretionary powers in the
question of what saloons may remain open
after midnight 1t would be very profit
able arrangement for some Of the police
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10
A Personal Motive.

Sometimes you'll hear somebody shout
In the reformers' din,
Because he wants the others out,
That he may hurry in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10

1t will take a month to do the printing
required in the Molineux case, and the ex-
pense will be more than $4,000. Your ex-
pert witness comes high.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10
SHOOTING STARS.
One Point of Difference.

whats the matter with your asked the
sympathetic friend: IAN attack Of grip"
mo, this isn't grip. 1 haven't time to
stay at home and send for doctor. This
is simply bad cold
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10
Saw His Duty and Did 1t.
From the Knoxville Journal and Tribune.

Alexander Shepherd. the man who made
Washington beautiful city, was cursed
more about quarter Of a century ago than
any other man at the national capital. lie
has lived long enough to hear his praises
sung all over the land. He had the will
to do what should have been done and lie
did If
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10

1t is difficult to understand how filling a
fellow student full of tobasco sauce can be
regarded as helping to make gentleman
of him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10

Matters are becoming quiet that 1t
would be a relief If Mr.. Clark Of Montana
would step forward and spend some more
money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10

nyIn 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. but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial business Depart
ments, according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10

With Michigan man dead from being
hanged in joke and an Indiana woman
dying from sitting down at q chair that was
pulled away, we do not need didn t-know-
folk are getting too funny for anything
but the penitentiary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10

and permanent Family Circulation
much more than the combined cir
cuintion of the other Washington
dailieS. As n News and Advertising
Medium 1T has no competitor.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-04-05
KAUFMAN BUGGY CO.'S. VEHICLES

are the best goods offered for the money,
as the material used in manufacturing
them is the best that money can buy. 1t
is assembled in the proper way by skilled
workman, ard all vehicles turned out by
them are original styles. The Kaufman
costs very little more than some makes so
called "A" grade work, and will last twice as
long, ride easier and look better. We also
have medium and cheap grades. Can fit
you out in a vehicle that will please you
We have one or two good second hand sur
ries and phaetons Will sell at bargain
Cit phone No. s. J. P. STREET & co.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-04-05
GLEND ALE.

GLENDALE, April 3-There was no
preaching at Pleasant Mt last Sunday
on account of Bro. Stevens, of Lebanon,
not reaching here.
The school is progressing nicely here,
under the control of Prof. Ragsdale and
wife.
Miss Virgie Hargrove is visiting at
Bell Buckle.
Mrs, Eta Hughes has been very sick
for the past week, hut is improving.
Miss Lola Scribner from Columbia,
was visiting friends and relatives in
our midst last week.
Miss Vance Stem is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Hall.
Mr., Segar II arris will move his family
to Columbia in a few days, much to the
regret of their many friends.
Miss Carrie Smith spent several days
in Colum bia recently.
Charlie Davis and sister, Miss Lena,
visited friends in Columbia the latter
part of this week.
Miss Walker has been visiting Miss
Viola Hargrove for the past two weeks.
HOOKING BIRD.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-04-05
Funst0n's Her0Ism.

Tue Qualification Of Funston for
what is at best, with its forgeries,
subornation of treachery and Indian
cunning, a questionable performance
as a part of civilized warfare, is
another illustration of the demora-
LIKING effect of militarism. A great
inventor like Edison, or a great
philanthropist like Carnegie or a
great poet of the people, is worth
more to republic than five hundred
Funstons or Fighting BLbs," and
will be remembe ed five hundred
years after they are forgotten.
1t is easy to go with the crowd and
to tiatter the people by lauding their
"heroes," but it is as wrong to de
this as it is to tiatter tyrants. The
military spirit needs the correction of
truth, not the glamourof lies. There
is nothing truly herioc or glorious in
this whole wretched Filipino bust
ness.-New York World.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-04-05
Horrible Accident.

CRossvILLE, Tenn, Arril "A
horrible accident occurred in the
Crab Orchard Coal & Coke Com
pany's mines, in which Tom Draw
l,y and Afford Atwood lost their
lives aud Louis BOhannOn was per-
haps fatally injured. The accident
was caused by the breaking of the
no sting clutch.
A loaded car had been drawn from
a side entry and was being hauled
up an incline of over 40 degrees,
when the clutch broke, allowing the
car TO dash down the incline, travers-
ing a distance of 400 feet with 4 vary
ing pitch of from 40 to 20 degrees.
Atwood and Brawley were working
in the bottom of the main shaft and
were crushed tn death instantly.
After some difficulty, the bodies
were removed. ArwoOd's legs were
broken aud Brawley's head was torn
nearly of. BOhannon was working
a pump down the main shaft and did
not receive the full force Of the car.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-04-05
MIsSOI ri.

In St. Louis with one precinct miss
ing the count gives Wells (dem.), fol-
mayor, 1904; Parker (rep.), 34,S46;
Mcriwether public ownership, 3d.
SOS; FiIley jgood guvernmenD, 2.O6s
The entire democratic city ticket is re
turned by Approximately the same
plurality. The president and six new
members Of the city council are re-
turned by similar democratic plurali'
tes, and the house OF delegates will
stand: Democrats, b; republicans
IL; public ownership, ). The PROPOSE
ton to increase the library tax from
one-ffth to two-hfths of a mill, neces.
sary to comply with the terms of the
Carnegie gift of 81 1000 was carried
by vote of 7O,S42 for TO 9,7OS against
In Missouri, outside of st. Louis, not
much interest was manifested in the
municipal elections, the vote was
light and relative showing of the two
parties little changed from the No
vember election.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-04-05
MERCY HOSPITAL CLOSED.
Nuns Ordered to Leave by Bishop
Eis-Result of a Scandal at
Iron Mountain, Mich.

Iron Mountain. Mich. April 4.-Mer-
CIV hospital, better known here as
Emergency hospital, has closed its
doors by order of Bishop Els, and the
nuns have been ordered to leave the
diocese. This is the result of an &C.
clesiastical scandal, which occurred
last January, when Ellen Hogan, "a
novitiate.in the hospital, was arrested
on an insanity charge preferred by
the mother superior. Miss Hogan was
adjudged sane by the probate court.
The mother superior also charged her
with theft. After being released FROM
custody, by order of Judge Bergeron,
Miss Hogan made severe charges
against the mother superior, one of
which was drunkenness. An investiga
ton by Bishop lis resulted in the or
der to close the institution.