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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13
DANGER IN BOOKS.
The Leaves Garry and Transmit Deadly
tuberculosis Germs.

European Edition New York Herald.
On several occasions the transmission of
infectious disease by books has been es-
tablished as an absolute fact. Yung pointed
out the danger in the Sanitary Record in
1898, and after him Knopf (of New York;
insisted on the danger of infection from
books which had passed through the hands
of tubercuious subjects For instance,
twenty clerks employed in the sanitary bu-
reau at Lansing succumbed after having
handled books which a subsequent investi-
cation proved to be full of Koch's bacilli.
Further inquiry elected the fact that the
Infection dated from the time when an en-
ploye suffering from phthisis, who worked
in the office, habitualy moistened his fin
gers with saliva in order to turn over the
leaves more easily. Although ia this case
knopf imputed the infection to the cough
ing and splitting of bacilliferous drops, the
disinfection of books is imperative in an
enormous number of cases.
In a carefully studied article which APP
peared in one of the latest numbers of the
Presse Medicale M Barbe contests the
views of authors who insist on the lack Of
penetration of formic aldehyde. He holds
that this substance, owing to its great
power of diffusion, must have a consider
able intensity of penetration. To settle the
question he took a rebound book, soiled
upon certain pages with saliva from phthisi-
cal subjects Having carefully marked
suspending it from the lid hy the binding
with the leaves hanging down. After re-
naming in the box twenty-four hours, ex-
posed to the vapor of formaline, placed in
a cup at the bottom of the box, the book
was withdrawn, and the stained sheets
were placed in distilled water, where they
were macerated for some time. The injec-
ton of the water into guinea pigs rendered
them tuberculous.
The simple exposure of a book above for
maline having proved ineffective, M. Barbe,
instead of allowing the vapor to evaporate
slowly, distributed ii in spray by means of
an instrument, the nozzle of which was in
troduced through an orifce in the bot tom
OF the box. The orifice was stopped and
the book left in contact with the vapor of
formic aldehyde for twenty-four hours. The
mode of evaporation of the .antiseptlc was
sudden instantaneous, differing entirely
from II scticed in the first experiment.
At the expiration of twenty-four hours
two guinea Pigs were injected with the
product of the maceration OF the contami-
mated sheets. These animals were killed at
the end of three months. and were pro-
nounced to be in perfect health. Subsequent
experiments completely confirmed the value
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13
Seasick Sailors.
From the London Chronicle.

From the London Chronicle.
1t is we'll known that some sailors suffer
from periodic attacks of sea-sickness, and
are invariably Ill on going to sea after
spell on shore. The gales of the past few
days have been too much for the improvised
crew of H. M. first-cass battle ship Dun
can, and the full-power trial has had to be
abandoned owing to the illness of the men,
Those who suffer most are the unfortunate
stokers. who, while the ship is pitching and
tossing on the waves, have to shovel coal
necessarily, and are confined In a stoke
hold, the temperature of which is-to say
the least-abnormal. The result of the
abandonment is that the Duncan has only
made eighteen knots in place of her con-
tract speed of nineteen knots, and she will
have to go to sea again for another eight
hours full-power run. She was built by the
Thames Iron Works Company of Black
wall Captain E. H. Baily, Midway Dock
yard Reserve is in command of the Duncan
during her trials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13
Difficulties of Our Language.
the London Express.

From the London Express.
A Frenchman came to England to learn
English. and the following sentence was
given him:
THE rough cough and hiccough plow me
through" The teacher told him the first
word was pronounced ruff He thereupon
said this: THE ruff cuff and hiccuff plufr
me thruff"
NO no. the second word is pronounced
'koff.'"
Then" said the Frenchman, 1T must be
the rolf coff and hiccoff ploff me throff"
The third. fourth and fifth words were
explained with the same result, which the
reader may repeat for himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13
t hird Floor.

Odds and ends Of Curtain Pole Rings
and Brackets, in brass
and wood. Complete MI +
se5s; to be s, closed ed out Z1RCo
Remnant lot of Furniture Gimp, cot
ton and silk Fringe, cotton and silk
Cord and Rug Fringe, representing
&c. Zoe. and 12lac. Al
yard, offered tomorrow GIDCo
Tor A
Remnant lot of Curtain Swiss, Art
Denims, Cretonncs, Silkolines and
other desirable draperies All in good
useful lengths. Quail
ties sold of the piece at -
12i2c. to l3c. yard, N0oOM /"
Tor TFo
Remnant lot of Tapestry, so inches
wide, in variety Of colorings, repre-
senting qualities sold Off G~
the piece at zoe, Si.0o and 81 DC
81 % yard, tomorrow for. W OSo
Odd pairs of slightly mussed Lace
Curtains, three and half yards long
and full width, in a va
riety Of handsome pat ~ 4 <n
terms. Worth up to ~ II MQD
$500 a pair, for...... " W.
Odd pairs of Tapestry Portieres, in
real Repp Weaves, fin
ished with cord or M~ no
fringe: ~ Worth $3.50 So, W.
Lot Of 11-quarter Gray Blankets, full
d DO s,,sSf size szesr,a subject MMc
Worth 79c. pair, for. 70
Remnants of 50-inch Tapestry, in a
variety OF colorings and patterns; sub
ject to slight imperfec- n
tons sa,. Qualities ,.ld so worth up Il WCo
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Neck wear,

Regular T5c. Point Venice Collars.
; Ss% d S@f :""'5 fo% i@"FS' A8C
SILK Automobile Ties. hemstitched
and tucked. All the lead II II
ing coiors. Regular 19c. III C..
yalue-for. .............
Regular Sc. and Toe. Point Venice
s & s$s;:ss T. 3c.
Remnant lot of Eeilings. in one-yard
lengths-just enough for veil. Black
and white, in dots and figures. m
Regular 19c. value-tomOrrow VIC
Ladies' Persian Null Collar and Cuff
Sets, with hemstitched a.,
tomorrow for. W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13
DOn1eSticS,

Remnants of Unbleached Canton
Flannel, in good, desirable lengths
$;sss s' FSiaay :'s sss ys sss SNC.
40-inch Unbleached Cotton, good,
heavy weight and desir- Al
a RsIss lengths Gs1 H;r1 Remnant 1885,
Remnants of light Outing Cloth. in
Guiding pink and blue effects. Wanted
lengths from to 10
yards, for undergar- All
% pee Yard Remnant p!iss: 4NSC.
Short lengths Of 15-inch Stair OIL
cloth, in variety of serviceable ef-
S:%ssn; n" Ii: !: e. 5:e S. S. $751;
big remnant lot Of Partisan Waist
Flannelettes, in stripes, figures and
polka dots: very desir-
able for kimonas and O. II
S %niTts; Regular 121se. SSMC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13
Mems Dept.

Mems Soc. Fleece-lined Underwear.
Shirts and Drawers to match; shirts
tapped neck and pearl but O~
tons; drawers suspender -HUUT
tapes and full cut; ali sizes O w.
Mems SOC. Working Shirts. dark pat
terms, made OF good quality 90
eeheviot, glsseted and pearl o3WN
buttons; all sizes, II TO IS " - 70
Mems S1.50 White Laundered Plated
Bosom Dress Shirts pure linen bosom
double back and front; patent stays
and gussets, cushion neck 80
band; all sizes, IA to /6C.
Lot Of odd and ends in Mems Neck
wear; all silk; Shield Bows. Band
Bows and Tecks; neat patterns, dark
and light: slightly mussed p
from handling-regular 25c. sc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13
Dress Goods.

Remnant lot of New Scotch Plaids,
in bright cOlors. For children's wear.
Also Striped Waistings and
Plain Serges, in several a.
shades: Remnant price. UC.
Remnants Of 3s-inch Figured JAG
guards, attn finish; also 36-inch Cam
els Hair Plaids, in pretty color COM
binations, and 36-inch Wool Cashmere
and Fancy Waistings. Il F.
Qualities sold up to 29c. &c
a yard, for. ............. "
Remnants Of 3S-inch Wool Cashmere,
36-inch Scotch Plaids, Figured Wool
Challies, Heavyweight Skirting. &c.
inch Navy Blue Storm Serge and &c.
inch Snowflake Mixtures. Il
Qualities sold up to 30c. WC
'"i"' ioi '''.' .'.''.''
Remnants OF 52-inch Habit Cloth, 40
inch Atwood Storm Serge, Atwood
Fancy Waistings, 52-inch All-wool
Homespun. 3S-inch Novelty MOhaIr.
40-inch Atwood Cashmere, Atwood
Figured Wool Challies. 3S-inch Novel
ties, in camel s-hair effects, and plain
Atwood French Flannel.
Qualities sold up to 69c. .6WE
saFu, lor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13
Housewares.

A lot Of regular Doc. Blue and
White Enamel Frying Il
Pans, to be. closed out to- VIC.
morrow at. INSTRUMENTATION. Il 70
Lot of Granite Ware, consisting of
s-quart MIX Pans, Children's Cham
bors, Extra Large Cake Pans, Large
Covered Buckets. Seamless Water
Pitchers. Tea Pots. Coffee Pots, Extra
Large Dlppers, Tipped
Saucepans, etc. Qualities Il NJ
sold up to 35c.-tomnrrow II VVN
A lot of p mo Sag" Lace Curtain
Stretchers, 6xl2 feet; on
nickel-plated pins and cen SWC.
ter brace. Tomorrow for.
lot OF three Decorated Porcelain
China Dinner Sets. Of 100 pieces each.
In blue. purple and red
s s s;s;;i ''; sa' so as :: S608
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13
Art Department.

Regular CSC new Lithographed Pill
low Tops, in floral de- n -
signs; entirely new effects. SC.
Shetland Floss, in Golden
Fleece and Bear brand; white q
and all colors. Tomorrow, per 80
Regular 39c. Spachtel Blu
reau Scarfs and Shams, ~e
hemstitched and lace trim VSG
med. Tomorrow for. ... SOSo
Hand-painted Opal Sets, six pieces,
consisting of pair of bot
ties, powder and puff box, no
Jewel box and pin tray WST
Tomorrow at. WV
Regular sc. German TorchOn Laces:
1nsertings to match. yari- 4
ETY. Of pretty patterns. To-
morrow for. So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13
Advantage Given Veterans.

Il recommend that applicants for appoint
ment in the fire department who have serv-
ed in and have been honorably discharged
from the army navy of the United
States be allowed a per cent credit, and
that the same allowance be made to appli-
cants who have served in the fire depart
ment with good records and have been sep
arated by voluntary resignation. In both
instances the previous service of the appli-
cants has given valuable discipline, and in
the latter case has also given actual eX-
perience in the fire department. Therefore
it is in the interest of the fire department
to give preference to such applicants. /
make this recommendation after having
ascertained that the United States civil
service commission, which Is courteously
conducting the mental examinations of APP
picants for the fire department, at the re-
quest of the Commissioners. would regard
the allowance of such credits as entirely
proper for the classes mentioned"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13
Ribbons.
If the disinfection under the conditions just

ICIuIGU.
The disnfection is easy. A box suffices
Tor few books but wardrobe is neces-
sary for library. 1t should be furnished
with hooks for hanging up the books. A
hand spray distributor would not suffice;
II would have to be replaced by formo-
genie apparatus, and the tube or tubes In
PRODUCED through one or more orifices in
the side of the wardrobe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13
THE MENTAL TESTS
APPLICANTS EXAMINED FOR
FIRE DEPARTMENT SERVICE.
Report of Results Made by Robert w.
Dutton, Chief Engineer-Sug-
gestions Made.

Chief Engineer Robert w. Dutton of the
fire department has forwarded to the Com
missioners communication giving the re-
suits of the first mental examination con-
Quoted by the United States civil service
commission of applicants for positions in
the District fire department. The examina-
ton was conducted October II last, at the
request of the Commissioners, and in pur-
suance with their order that no person
should be appointed a member of the de-
partment who failed to pass the mental
examination prescribed by the Commits
sioners. The applicants were to make an
average of not less than 20 per cent.
Forty-two applicants were examined by
the commission, and only nine of these
equaled the 40 per cent average. Two of
the nine eligibles have already been APP
pointed in the Northumberland T. Car
penter and ]. G. Bennett Key-so that only
seven eligibles remain, as follows: X. j.
Holmes, Edward T. Harvey, Thomas c.
Young, Joseph A. Birkenmeyer Edgar
Thompson Morris D. Murphy and Harry
c. Shepherd.
Chief Makes Suggestions.
In forwarding the papers Chief Dutton
said:
'In this connection l respectfully sug-
gest that applicants who have served in
the army or navy of the United States and
who have been honorably discharged there
from be allowed five points for the reason
that such men are a rule more amenable
to discipline, and for the further reason
that such an allowance would be a slight
recognition of their service to their coun-
try. This, however, is merely a sugges-
tion for such an allowance Is not granted
applicants for appointment in the police
department. In submitting this report l
desire to record the departments appre-
citation of the courtesy extended by the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13

Toland-'They say the devil is not so
black as he is painted
Bertley-.'Very likely; they say all sorts
of things just before election. Boston
Transcript.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13
Shoes.


Remnant lot Of 116 pairs Of Ladies'
ible and medium weight soles. Kid
and Patent Leather Tips, including
about IS pairs of Lace Shoes, with
cloth and kid tops. Sizes Of the But
ton Shoes, 21a to 6,
f sna ! the to "a lace Regular s5Sls; S1 DO
$500 values for. 49,. " Il eS/
Childrens Black Cloth XXX Jersey
Fleece-lined Leggings, in %
sizes from to 10 years. s nc.
Boys and Girls School Shoes, Of
Dongola Kid. in button and lace styles,
with patent leather and kid tips. Sizes
to 2. Also Boys Velvet Calf Lace
Shoes, sizes 10 to 1871.
pair, Cor ................ WV
Ladies' 10-Button Extra High-cut
Black Cloth Overgaiters,
sizes Q to 8. Sold regularly nM
at 2Sc. a pair, tomorrow VIC.
TOT .-.--..-............
A lot of Mems Wei Kid and Velvet
Calf Shoes, in light and medium
weights. Sizes 6 to 10. ~ 4 1~
Regular 500 value ~ II .AlW
Tor W
S3 pairs of Children's Box Calf and
Kidskin Shoes, in medium, heavy and
1ight-turn soles. Button
and lace. Sizes to S. ~
Worth 59c. and 69c. pair, IlMT
LOT
Ladies' Fur-trimmed Quilted Sateen
and Cloth Juliets, in assorted colors;
also Crochet Slippers in various col
"a lS5 and a SIZE sss values SSs 60C.
ior.
Ladies', Misses and Children's Wool
Soles. with tan binding. Sizes from 6
r. "a is$ Ss'''f Hcs" Ia to pFes /" 1C
~oN.-iof
Odd lot of Ladies' Regular $3.50 and
$500 Patent Leather and Wei Kid
Sss; hs'ss ana as' a ley
As pairs of Ladies' Kid Shoes. pat
ent and kid tips. Extension or light
Ss5n' ss sSsa 1 iS' Of q si55S Csc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13
Coats and Suits.

Coats and Suits.
Eight Ladies' 4o-inch Coats. fitted
satin lined: Sold at RL no
Small lot of fine grade Dress skirts,
Trimmed; others relieved from plain
ness with touch Of stitching. In the
lot are Blue Etamine Skirts, with ex-
ira drop skirt of taffeta
silk. Regular $500, d A no
s sdg 90 and s12 90 values 81. W
Lot Of Dress Suits, in Brown ard
lar Sl29S values. Because the lot is
the remaining suits ~ .WS
at
Lot Of Fine Imported Venetian Gov
ert Walking Suits. finely tailor stitch
ed. Jackets lined
s ~ a. + : E ESeE:a'S'f ST. .O8
$3.50 valuc-for... " u II ~
Lot of Imitation Stone Marten and
Mink Neck Scarfs, with a n no
clusters Of tails. Regu- 81 II wv
lar S3.9S yalue-for. -. " ~
Lot Of two dozen Dress Skirts Of
Cheviot and Venetian Cloth; some are
trimmed, Others plain. On no
l PeFeali ne. lined, TO be SZsWS
Six Black Taffeta silk Skirts, trim
med with lace inserting; have extra
drop skirt of taffeta silk. Subject TO
slight imperfections,
s s.f T. T.; S :"S's Rs re S1O.08
Special lot of Polka Dot Nelveteen
Waists-the latest novelty of the sea-
son. Stylishly tucked and stitched.
Trimmed with three steel buttons down
front. Come in change
able blue, green and d . no
t BLACK for et ne1t Tomor- d. WS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13
Stationery.

Odd lot of Dennison's Crepe Paper,
for decorating purposes, also School
Bags and Leather School ~
Straps, to be closed out to- sc
morrow at. W 10
Hurd's Genuine Irish Linen p
and Frosted Paper, offered to- SN
morrow. per quire, only. W 70
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13
CATARRH
SUFFERERS,
READg

@. G.. Archer Of Brewer, Maine, says: 81 have
had catarrh for several years. Water would
from my eyes and nose for days mt a time. About
four months ago was induced to try DIR. Agnew's
Catarrhal Powder. and since using the wonderful
remedy have not had an attack. 1t relieves in
10 minutes
Or. Agnews Heart Cure relieves In 80 minutes.
Sold by =. s. WILLIAMS, 9Th and y sts. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13
WOmen's Garments &
Child'S Dresses.

Child's Dresses.
A lot Of 10 Ladies' Flannelette
Dressing sacques, finished with crochet
edge. % In fan fancy d s solors; Err
from 39c. to..............
Lot of % Chi drens SILK Caps, in
white and colors. High and French
styles; trimmed with fur ribbon and
feathers Not as fresh as No.
our regular stock. Sold up AtWCo
to S1.I5-fOr. ..........
A small lot of Chlldren's Flannelette
Gowns, made Hubbard style. Sizes
to 6 years. Pink and NM
blue stripes. Sold at SOC. ZVG.
Ladies' Fast Black Mercerized Sateen
Petticoats. with deep accordion-pleated
ruffies and small rutfie on bottom. Also
Flame cite Gowns, trimmed with tor
chon lace. and Long Kimonas, in pink
and blue striped fannelette, with fan
cy borders; as well as Knit -
and Flannelette Skirts. Zo0C.
Values up to $1.50-for. W
remnant lot of Ladies' Muslin I'm
dergarments. comprising Short Skirts
with yoke and hemstitched rutties,
Drawers with two and three hemstitch-
ed tucks on cambria rut1es; also Che
mise and Corset Covers. as well as
Childrens Aprons and ~
Dresses. Sold up to 59c.- ZSC.
Tor.
Eight Ladies' Long Kimonas. of Fan
cy Daisy Flannel. extra heavy weight,
with yoke back and front. Plain
flannel borders. Sizes IS, On
40 and 40. Sold at s1.9s- SWCe
Tor. -.....- ..........-..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13
VenVe4s.
Gloves.

21S pairs Of Ladies' Regular 25n.
Fast Black Fleece-lined n -
Gloves, in almost every sc.
size. offered tomorrow at. Il wv
6S pairs of Boys Brown Jersey
Gloves, fleece lined. All Il p
sizes. Sold usually at 25c. NC
pair. Offered tomorrow at ~ " VI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13
Umbrellas.

Lot of three dozen 26-inch Twilled
Gloria Umbrellas, steel rod
and strong frame. handles 80
of natural wood offered -XQUT
tomorrow for. ~ - So
Lot of Ladies' and Mems SILK
Gloria Umbrellas, steel rod and Par
agon frame; close rolling; no
worth 81 3d.. offered tomor- QDST
row for. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. wv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13
Linens.

Linens.
2, 3, and 5-yard lengths Of Russia
Crash Toweling, all pure linen, FIJI
bleached, with fast sell
wage both sides. Sells
from the piece for &c. (F/
g gar yard Remnant price ONSCs
Remnant lot of Iarge-size Checked
Dcileys, in clear, neat plaids of red
and blue, fringed all around. ~
Sold for 45c. dozen Rem nc
Eant price, each. ......
Just two dozen Extra Large Heavy
Turkish Towels, all white. fringcd at
the ends. Our regular soc. Towel.
You know what that is.
These have become soiled 81
from window display. TO ZVE
Remnant lot of Checked Glass Tow
els, red and blue plaids, fringed at
the ends, fast selyage
both sides. Strictly all QRA-
I Ramapn, w price &c sns each: $780,
COrSetS.
All the odds and ends left from our
recent purchase of American Lady and
C. B. Corsets are to be cleared out to-
morrow There are about 10 dozen In
the lot Made of best quality coutll,
in white drab and black. Medium and
long STYLES Sizes are broken, but II
you can find your size here Am1
you'll get Corsets worth UP AtVN
to S1.5U FOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-13
Innings.

An assorted lot of Innings. compris-
ing Mcrcerized Sateen, Percalipe and
Silesias, in black and desirable colors.
$ $ IS: !: ;.f Is: s' 5.. q: $685.
Remnants Of Fine Mercerized Slteens,
SO inches wide, double goods; in
warranted fast black and desirable col
ors, such as garnet, blue. green and
i Is; sse SO? Sc. a.. a 12Rc.
Remnant lot Of 500 yards of Dress
makers Cambria. In black and colors;
be closed out tomorrow, ZNtSN.
per yard, at............ ZOO'
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-05-09
Frce-Trade In Cattle.

The Philadelphia Record, in dealing
with the meat trust question, says:
ut is not pretended, however, by
the most sanguine champions of free
trade that mere repeal of the meat
duties would destroy this rapacious
combination against the American
people"
Nevertheless, the Record thinks that
we should begin by repeating the tariff
"behind which the trust has in
trenched itself with the false pretense
that the duties on meats are imposed
solely to protect American farmers"
But is 1t on false pretense that
duties on meats are imposed to protect
American farmers. Does not the
Record give away its whole contention
in this regard when il urges the repeal
of the tariff on live animals so that
cattle can be imported tree OF duty
from Mexico and Canada, and thus
cheaper the cost of meat to American
consumers? How shall the cost OF
meat be cheapened to the consumer
unless the price OF the American farm
er's cattle be first choapened? Free
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-05-09
WomanlY Virtues.

First, one must understand that
what attracts men and what they like
are not always the same thing.
A man is often attracted by be-
witching smile, but a good-tempered
woman in the end has the greatest
hold on him and wins his respect. 1t
is a mistake to think that in these
days men prefer brainless, silly wo-
men. says the Buffalo Times.
On the contrary, they like those who
have bright, quick brains, who take
an interest in things around them and
can talk sensibly on subjects in which
they themselves are interested, though
if the women possess superior knowi-
edge on any one topic they will>do well
to keep that fact in the background
and play the part of interested listen
ers.
Irreverent women are an abomina-
ton to men. Whatever may be their
own religious opinions, if they have
any. at any rate they like to feel that
women cling to the faith which they
once learned at their mothers knee.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-05-09
Not Much Relief.

The cut in duty, making 1t apply so
that but so per cent of the lawful rate
shall be collected on Cuban products,
will not give Cuban sugar planters
much relief. They will have to sell
their raw sugar to the sugar trust,
which owns the only refineries, and
the trust will, of course, see that they
get practically nothing of the advan-
tage which the lowered rate is sup
posed to give them. But If congress
would adopt the Tawney plan OF COL
lecting the full duty and giving the
rebate to the planters direct, the re-
lief would be sure and they would get
all of it. In that case perhaps the
20 per cent proposed would be enough.
But with the direct cut the refineries
would get the benefits up to a point
where it would be scandalous to refuse
to divide with the sugar growers
Salt Lake City Tribune.