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A German Growl.

General Won Bohislawski Is little late
with his disquisition on the Monroe doc
trine. Moreover, he could not well have
been more unfortunate in his selection OF
an authority upon which to rest his obser-
vations. Prince Bismarck did not stop at
the Monroe doctrine in criticising American
policies. He found "mpudence" In our
attitude on other questions. Popular gov
eminent itself was more or less impudent
in his eyes. But, great man that he was on
his own lines, Prince Bismarck shaped no
sentiment In this country. He ceased to
shape sentiment in his own country even
before he died.
Says Genera Won Bohislawsh:
when the United States feels herself
threatened through any occupation OF ter
ritory, of course. she has the right, like
any other nation, to raise protest, ana, II
necessary, employ force. But there must
be no talk of even an apparent recognition
of the Monroe doctrine an international
law principle on the part of European ma
tons. II the latter act otherwise, they Will
soon feel the thumbscrews which they put
on thereby. Through the war against i'll
equipped Spain. American self-importance
has been infinitely increased, often showing
a diseased character. The courtesieS shown
America by Germany have naturally not
diminished that self-esteem How little
success courtesy has is again shown here.
Certainly the allies cannot be blamed for
sparing the United States constituencies to
the greatest extreme and in seeking an
agreement Herewith.
The difficulty with this Is twofold- The
Monroe doctrine has already in effect been
recognized by the most powerful of the Eu-
ropean nations. In consulting the United
States before applying force to Venezuela.
both Germany and Great Britain confessed
to the assertion Of this country as respects
Europe and the soil of the western hemis-
phere Their action began with the under
standing that no Venezuelan territory was
to be seized on any account. and that I'M
Outstanding will not be violated. Our self
Importance has never interviewed the
result of our triumph over 'ill-equipped
Spain" Nearly forty years ago, and six
years before she was humbled by Germany,
France. at a nudge from US, left Mexico,
and several years before Great Britain met
with her reverses in South Africa she arbi-
trated at our instance her differences over
territory with Venezuela.
The Monroe doctrine Is really not open
to argument in the United States. The
country is welded to It, We have taken
It for better, for worse for richer, for
poorer and there Is no divorce. Whatever
Europe may think of 1t. Europe Will not
challenge the doctrine at this time. and we
clearly understand that the security Of the
doctrine in the future will depend on our
ability to defend it The necessities of the
case are well appreciated. We are strength
ening our navy year by year, and the spirit
OF nationality is firmly established in the
bosoms Of the people. Meanwhile mere
academic discussion. whether INDUCED In
by military writers or by closet philoso-
pliers, should not, and probably will not,
do any great amount of harm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-30
Washington, the Scientific Center.

The fact has now become generally recog-
| nized throughout the world that Washing
ton is the center Of American scientific en-
terprise and the exponent of it's highest
achievements. Here are gathered the gov
ernments remarkable collections. Here
labor the men who are bringing the stand
ard of public work to a high point. Here
are the bureaus, which, in various direc-
tions, are contributing materially to the
scientific education of the people and to
their practical welfare. 1t Is therefore most
appropriate that Washington should be the
meeting place for such an eminently repre-
sentative body as the American Association
for the Advancement of Science, now in
session.
The great strides which have been taken
by mankind in scientific achievement dur
ing the past century have been facilitated
by the mutually of work which bespeaks
the true scientific spirit The occasional
converting of workers in all lines, therefore,
is a direct aid in the solution of the con-
stantly shifting problems which life and
nature offer to science. Public discussion
Of theories public exposition of discoveries,
public announcement of methods all tend to
the establishment Of cooperative bond
between these investigators and manipula-
tors.
Washington expects to develop even more
rapidly in the future than in the past in
its character center Of scientific in
terest and activity. The Carnegie In
stitution, conserving the energies of orig
inal Investigators, aiding individuals. util
izing to the full the vast stores of learn
Ing here, will undoubtedly increase the sig
nificance of the capital in the scientific
world, great though 1t now Is. Further
more, the government Is steadily broad
ening in this direction, and Congress is
longer slow in providing for new bureaus
of a scientific character which promise
benefit to the people.
In the lines of scientific research, too
which do not Immediately promise to affect
the present state of the nation, there has
been no lack of generosity the part OF
Congress. The great educational value OF
the Smithsonian and the National Museum
outside of the lines which may be generally
styled practical, has been thoroughly estab-
lished, and there is no danger of a back
setting current of economy to handicap the
researches and explorations of the special
lists who are now engaged in writing the
history Of the American continents from
the various points of view of abstract SCI
ence. Such meetings as that in prog
ress cannot but stimulate this spirit of gov
eminent aid and public interest in the scien-
tifc activities of the capital. The men who
are here assembled are notable in their
lines, many of them world-famous. They
are heartily welcome now and will always
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Seal the Treaty.

From the New York Sun.
1t is perfectly well known that the Ger
man merchants and the British minister at
Havana have done all they could since the
establishment of the Cuban republic to
build up a sentiment against a reciprocity
treaty or any other preferential arrange
ment with the United States. The argu-
ments used are obvious and need not be re-
capitulated here. Suffice 1t to say they are
purely commercial and not directly opposed
to our policy against European colonization
and aggression. but this makes them all
the more dangerous to our permanent and
paramount interests, not only in Cuba. but
in every other Latin American country.
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Prospects of Cuban Reciprocity.
From the Kansas City Star.

From the Kansas City Star.
The ratification of the treaty with Cuba
Is not foregone conclusion. In spite of the
odium that has attached to those senators
and representatives who opposed the reduc-
ton of tariffs on Cuban products in the last
session of Congress; in spite of the lessons
that many of them learned through con-
ventons and elections that followed their
failure to stand by the President and the
country's pledges to the Cuban people. and
In spite of the fact that the recent election
was saved to the republican party by gen.
eral appeal to the voters to support Mr.
Roosevelt and his policies, there still seems
to be pretty formidable, though somewhat
secret. organization against the plan to
make effective reciprocity treaty at this
session,
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Old Friends,

Now Cinderella comes once more
to sooth this life, SO commonplace.
And Bluebeard, fiercer than of yore,
Slaughters his spouses in disgrace.
Here's wee Tom Thumb, SO very shrewd.
And Jack, whose beanstalk grew so tall,
And old King Cole, with revelings rude
In faith, I'm glad to see you all!
How many happy days you bring
Before my memory once again!
What idle songs you bid me sing
While shadows dance to the refrain!
When holidays bring all their cheer
No greater pleasure can 1 know -
Then thus to watch you reappear,
My cherished friends Of long ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-30
Chinese Dreams Of Revenge.
, the North China Daily News, Shanghai.

From the MOTH OhIha Duly NEWS Shanghai.
1.-The empress dowager never forgets."
This Is her constant boast. She Is still pos
sessed with the one idea of obtaining re-
venge on the barbarians of the west. Hence
We are now informed from a reliable quar-
ter that she is having her Manchus secretly
enrolled, and has 10000 men divided into
number of regiments and half regiments-to
avoid the notice of outsiders-who are as
siduously drilled and have been armed with
the most modern weapons.
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The Significant Sentence

"A woman always puts the most I'm
portant thing in a letter at the very end"
said he.
Sometimes a man does it, too said she.
when he makes a statement OF Indebted
ness and then adds, please remit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-30

The Standard on Company has new and
comprehensive plan for pensioning its en-
ployes The people who are paying more
per gallon for oil win be glad to know that
their money is going to SO good a purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-30
SHOOTING STARS.
A Doubtful Reformation.

do you believe that man ought to
turn over new leaf on New Year day?'
''Of course" said young Mr.. Bliggins;
"he ought to do something to assure him
self that he isn't growing cynical and indif
ferent to the good old customs" 5--
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The Lion a Catp

From the st. James Gazette.
That terrific creature. the British lion. Ia.
in the present instance. but too plainly be-
come the German tame cat. We are surely
not going to risk the hostility of the United
States for the dubious and interested friend
ship Of Germany?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-30
Safely Hived.

Were 1 honey bee today,
Mine were a pleasure deep;
All winter long they'd keep away
And kindly let me sleep.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-30
Skepticism Wears Of.

OF course, there is good deal of skepti-
cism about the achievement of wireless tel
egraphy. That Is the preliminary expe-
rience that all great discoveries have to go
through before they are accepted as gen.
uine. Skepticism is only a species Of won
derment. 1t generally wears of.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-30
A Poser,

You don't always announce the weather
accurately, do your said the mild but per-
sistent citizen.
Perhaps not" answered the prophet;
but you ought not to complain. Whether
we announce it Or not you always get your
weather promptly, don't your"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-30

vention between the United States and
Spain. May the new Maine continue to the
end Of her days the symbol OF peace, that
peace which is best preserved by the main
tenance Of q strong navy.
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A Lesson Ignored.

From the Pail Mall Gazette.
1t Is difficult to see what the government
have gained by ignoring the lesson very
plainly taught us in China, that Germany
Is not a particularly desirable partner for
England in business matters Of this descrip-
ton
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Doubtful.

who won in that contest" asked the
friend.
Well" answered Senator Sorghum, its
hard to say. 1 had my own way, but l
spent SO much more money than he did
that. strictly speaking, he's ahead on the
DEAL"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-30

1t Is after all, not likely that Mrs Mo-
lineux intends to go on the stage. This
season is too far advanced for a new enter
prise of that kind. and in another year she
will be forgotten.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-30

The report in Germany that Prince Henry
contemplates another visit TO this country
II a glad assurance that the Venezuelan
question L. not regarded as hopeless.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-30

The Spanish governments ambition to
own another navy is probably not very
enthusiastically shared by the Spanish tax
payer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-30

The question, after all, is not so much the
status of the Monroe doctrine in European
opinion as the ability of the United States
to enforce it in case of emergency
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-30

The coal miners took a somewhat costly
holiday, for which the consumer will Of
course expect to meet the expense
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-30
A Hint to Europe-

From the Mexican Herald.
If some OF the expansionists who covet
Latin American territory could see how men
and boys are drilling fereabouts on Sundays
and holidays, they would develop some new
species Of fits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-30

1t would be unfortunate IL Europe were
to get an impression that the Monroe doc
trine Is to be thrown In for good measure
with the other subjects for arbitration
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We Pay.
Commercial Appeal.

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
1t is rather rough on the kerosene con-
sumers Of America that they should have
to dig up $30,0O0,000 whenever Coal Oh
Johnny gives a million away.
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Indeed,

From the Buenos Ayres Herald.
The United States stopped the Colombian
revolution. Both parties hated each other
less than seeing American soldiers guarding
the railway between the two oceans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-30

King Oscar views the situation calmly
and without anyGprotest that The Hague
syndicate threatens to Drive the smaller
industries in the arbitration line out of
business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-30

President Roosevelt's experience with the
coal strike is likely to put him in general
demand among people with grievances to
adjust
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-30

Mr.. Schwab has managed to keep quiet
enough to cause a pause In the guessing as
to the exact amount Of his salary with the
steel trust.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-30

The usual holiday crop OF singed whiskers
among gentlemen who impersonated Santa
Claus has been reported
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-30

Elopement Ii not one Of the privileges
which a crown princess Is accorded by
right of her position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-30

Congress does not start actual work soon
enough to make new years resolution abb
soluteIy necessary.
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National Confidence,

From the Buffalo News.
Confidence instead Of Wall street Ia now
the nerve center Of financial and business
concerns OF the state and country.
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England's Conscience.
rom the Westminster Gazette.

From the WESTMINSTER Gazette.
In sphere are we less willing to give
our conscience into Germany's keeping than
in matters affecting our relations with the
limited States =
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MUSTERED OUT.

BARNES.-At Irvine, KY, April II, Jesse Barnes,
Co c. 18th KY. Cav aged G5 He enlisted Aug 1G, 1862
and served until Sept. 10, 1863 He was member of
Andrew Alexander Post l29. He leaves a widow.
GRONON.-At Soldiers Home Monte Vista, Colo,
Robert Gronon Co. A, 9th Ohio aged 81.
HALL.-At Fostoria, o. Geo w. Hall, Corporal,
Co. L, 49th Ohio, aged 70. lie was born at Onondago
N Y. During the Mexican he served In Braggs
Co. f, 49th Ohio, until Nov 30, 1865, when he mus
tered out He was In all the important battles of the
Western Army, and was wounded at Liberty Gap,
Tenn, June "a, 1868. Comrades of Co. + were pail
bearers: Norris Post, "a the escort. Co. Els old flag
covered the casket.
HARNIT.-At Ludlow, Ill., June "a Joseph Milton
Rarlit, aged 60 years. He enlisted April IL 1861, In
Co. X, 18th Ohio, and at the expiration of the three
served until June 3d. 1864 After the he returned
to his home in Marion County, o., but soon after
moved to Ludlow ILL.,, where he has since resided.
He had held many offices of public trust. widow
three sons and two daughters survive;
HEED.-At Eaton, o., Abraham Heed Co. A, list
Ohio, aged 6s. The body found in the woods
Eaton, and Aug. 2 was identified. Comrade Heed
WAS an inmate of the Soldiers Home at Dayton, o.
He Lad splendid army record, and at the battle OF
Chancellorsvile was severely wounded
LEPPELMAN.-At Leon, Kan Aug. 2 Emiel J.
Leppeman, Co. +, sth Ohio. He born In New
Bedford, Mass, 1871; moved to Fremont o. 1856; en-
listed under the first call and served until close of
He participated In 81 engagements. He was a charter
member of l.. r. King Post, los, Augusta, Kan, and
had filled every Office In that organization widow
survives.
SHELDoN.-At the Cook County institution Dun.
ming, Ill, Aug. 2, John II. Sheldon, Co. l. l34h Ill.
Superintendent, Dunning, Ill.
SMITH.--At Takoma, WASH, Abner p, Smith ST.
Co. q, 18th Conn aged "a years and eight monihs. He
Post for tie past nine years he is survived by two
danghteEh
The National tribune., 1902-08-14
TRADES UNION TYRANNY.
The Hackmen's Association Interferes With
Funerals,

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Thanks
to that old-time friend of the G. A. r.,
the Army Mule, the friends of the late
Gen. Barnes were enabled to ride at his
funeral yesterday. l am told there were
two carriages in the procession, but l
saw only one, the other vehicles being
what the Chronicle Of this morning calls
"Dougherty wagons and hospital ambu-
lances from the Presidio," each drawn by
four handsome mules.
The wherefore of this is accounted for
by the Hackmen's Association of the city
having a picnic, and they not only re-
fused to drive themselves, but forbade the
owners Of carriages to allow them to go
out with other drivers, it having been
proposed to take members of the National
Guard for the purpose, and they went SO
far as to threaten to stop the funeral
il any Of the carriages came out.
There were probably 200 members of
the G. A. r. and Loyal Legion present,
and possibly twice that number, and l
have been wondering what would have
happened had they stopped the funeral, 7"
as they did few weeks ago, for an hour
and a half, on one of the most prominent
streets of the city, until they could deter
mine whether or not one of the drivers
was q member Of the union, and having
finally settled it in the affirmative, the
sorrowing people were permitted to bury
their dead.
suppose I am a crank Of the first
water, but I have no capital with which
to oppress or tyrannize labor, if ever so
much inclined to do do, but l want to say
that if there can be any greater tyranny
than that which will ruthlessly trample
under foot the most tender, the most sa-
cred of all human feelings, then l have
lived too long, for l am unable to COM
prehend it.
The city papers have not dared to use
one word in condemnation, and, in fact,
have hardly mentioned the matter at all,
Notwithstanding the insult was to three OF
the most powerful fraternal organizations
in the country, the G. A. r., Loyal Legion
and Masons.-J. HINsON, Colonel, 33d
Ohio, San Francisco, Cal.
The National tribune., 1902-08-14
PENSION BLANKS.
Official Forms for Use OF At
torneys and Agents at Low
Prices.

We are prepared to furnish the follow
ing blank forms upon application:
1. Declaration for Invalid Pension, Act
of June q, 1890.
2. Declaration for Guardian Of Chill
dren Under IL Years of Age.
3. Declaration for Original Pension Of
Widow.
4. Declaration for Restoration to the
Rolls.
s. Power of Attorney.
6. Articles of Agreement.
Z. Declaration for Increase of Invalid
Pension.
s. Declaration for Original Invalid PEN
sion, under Act of July II, 1862.
o. Declaration for dependent Mothers
Pension, Act of June 21, 1890.
10. Declaration for Dependent Fathers
Pension, Act of June 2I, 1890.
IL. Power of Attorney and Articles Of
Agreement combined.
u. Declaration for ReratlnS OF an In
valid Pension.
il. Declaration for Increase of Invalid
Pension, Act of June 21, 1890, and May 9,
1900.
IA. Declaration for Widows Claim for
Pension, Act of June 21, 1890, and May 8,
1900.
Is. Large General Aflidavits.
16. Small General Affidavits.
II. Physicians Affidavits.
1S. Accrued Widows.
In ordering, please order by number.
These blanks are all according to tho
form authorized by the Commissioner Of
Pensions, and are printed on good paper.
They will be sent by mail to any ad-
dress, postpaid, at the rate of 10 cents
per dozen, 65 cents per 100, or S. per
1 900, assorted. Lots Of 1000 or more by
express.
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
Washiagton D. q.
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CURES WEAK MEN FREE.
1nsures Love And x Happy Home For All.

How any man may quickly cure himself
after years Of suffering from nervous weak
ness, lost vitality, varicOcele, etc, and re-
store the organs to strength and vigor. Sim
ply send your name and address to Dr.
Knapp Medical Co.. s72 Hull Bldg, Detroit
Mich, and they twill gladly send the free re-
cept with full directions that any man
may easily cure himself at home. This is
certainly u most generous offer, and the fol-
lowing extracts taken from their daily mail
show what men think Of their generosity:
''Dear Sirs:-Please accept my sincere
thanks for yours of recent date. l have
given your treatment thorough test, and
the benefit has been extraordinary. 1t has
completely braced me up. l am just as Wig
orous as when boy, and you cannot realize
how happy l am"
Dear Sirs:-YOur method worked beauti-
fully. Results were exactly what l needed.
Strength and yigor have completely re-
turned, and is entirely satisfactory"
Dear Sirs:-YOurs was received, and
had no trouble In making use of the re-
ceipts us directed, and can truthfully say 1t
is a boon to weak men. l am greatly i'm
proved In strength and vigor"
All correspondence Is strictly confidential,
mailed In plain. sealed envelope. The re-
ceipt Is free for the asking and they want
every man to have 1t.
The National tribune., 1902-08-14

II have come TO- the city with my son,
who is about to enter the law school. The
first thing is to find boarding place. Do
you know any place that you can recon-
mendY' 81
We'll, no, not near the law school. But
l know good place near the medical
school," b
Indeed? Then I'll have him study
medicine" I'D
The National tribune., 1902-08-14
Indian Wars.
Confederate
Service.
Desertion.

Act of June ~, 1902, extends the
Indian Wars service-pension act of
July 81, 1892, to various Indian wars prior
to 1860, not included in former act. Wild
OWS entitled if not remarked.
~ Send for free copy Of law.
Joint Resolution of July l, 1902, construes
pension act of June 81, 1890, to extend to
certain ex-COnfederates who enlisted
in Union service before Jan. l, 1865.
Widows entitled.
The above resolution also renders
pensionable certain soldiers and sailors of
war of rebellion who deserted and enlisted
in another organization from which they
were honorably discharged after six months
or more of faithful service.
Advice free. No pension, no fee.
MILO B. STEVENS & CO., Attys.,
SI7 18th 1T. N. W., Washington, d. q.
Founded 1864 by Milo B. Stevens. 18th Ohio
Battery.
Branches at Chicago. Cleveland and De-
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE. April !. 1897:
'.The firm is worthy of confidence upon the
ground both of competency and honesty"
The National tribune., 1902-08-14

*Maj. Dunlop, Lees Sharpshooters, p.
22S, says: I'VE secured all the supplies
necessary to our comfort for the winter"
Ed.
*"From Report of Gen. Wright, Dec. 81,
1865: ''The enemy made an attack upon
my picket-line at about o'clock and sue
ceeded in killing two men and woundiuS
three Thirty-seven are reported miss
ing."-Ed.
(To be continued)
The National tribune., 1902-08-14

"He was a stalwart knight and keen,
Who had in many battle been;
And lines of thought upon his cheek
Did deep design and counsel speak"