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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18
A Week Of Suicides.

The whole District will echo Coroner
Nevitt's words yesterday on the occasion
of the suicide OF a young woman, When
will this business end?" The closing week
has been unprecedented in the number OF
those taking their own lives No less than
eight Washingtonians sought this relief
from physical or mental Ills. real or
imaginary; one of them In Alexandria,,
the others within the District. Six Of
these eight succeeded In their purpose. A
peculiar feature of this wave of suicide
Is the fact that in four cases death was
sought by hanging, method not now much
In vogue among those who have tired OF
life. Not one of the eight used a pistol.
which is the common weapon of self-de-
struction
Psychologists believe that the force OF
suggestion has a strong influence In lead
ing men and women to take their own lives.
One case starts the thought going. Police
authorities cling to the belief that such
things come in ''threes.' So firm is this
belief that 1t is customary when two crimes
have been reported in quick succession
for policemen to express their wonder
where and when the third one will be.
But here are almost three 'threes' of
suicides, an over-measure which appalls.
STUDY OIL the CAUSES IedulIS " SQlCIUO
is an important task of the sociologists.
The most frequent impulse is that given
by i'll health. which affects the will and
the mind. Men have taken their own lives
because of lntolerable pain, preferring
death to continued agony. But physicians
aver that even in such cases the disease
has weakened the brain. Dependency due to
drink is another frequent cause and may
In general be similarly styled an affection
of the mind. Constant brooding over fnan-
cial or other troubles has repeatedly
brought people to this end. there seeming
to the unfortunate ones no way Of escape
from dishonor or bankruptcy. Indeed,
some authorities declare that in almost
every case OF suicide the cause may be
found in a mental arrangement, perma-
nent or temporary, acute or minor. The
deed is violent, the sacrifice so great,
often the escape from difficulty SO coward
ly, that there must be a cause too deep for
sane human understanding.
1t is to be hoped that the thought wave
which has carried such an unusually large
number of Washngtonians beyond this life
by their own act has now spent Itself.
1t has left much bitter grief behind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18
Control of the Next House.

Only a few days ago Mr.. Cleveland ex-
pressed surprise that any democratic leader
should be Indifferent on the subject of con-
troll of the next House Of Representatives.
In his opinion party warfare should be
continuous and strenuous. Every battle
should be fought with vigor and sincerity.
Today, Senator Morgan is quoted as unable
to see that any advantages would accrue to
the democracy from success achieved next
month. Republican success, on the other
hand, would he thinks seriously embarrass
that party; and it. is evident that If such a
result is recorded the Alabama senator will
not be greatly depressed.
At the very beginning of the campaign
this question was discussed. AS shrewd and
as resourceful a party manager Mr..
German was reported as of opinion that his
party really did not need the next House in
It's business. 1t was commended In support
of this view that with little more rope
the republican party would hang itself. Be
ing hard pressed on both the trust question
and the tariff question. it would founder In
dealing with both on the eve of a presiden-
tial campaign. The thing for the demo-
cratic party to do. therefore. It was urged.
was to go through the motions of can
vass and take another beating with COM
posture.
Added to this argument. there is now an
argument founded on the coal strike. What
will the leaders of organized labor ask at
the hands of the next Congress? May they
not be expected to ask something? VIII
they not try to strengthen themselves by
legislation Of some kind in the advantages
gained in the contest of the anthracite coal
miners with the mine operators? The House
is certain to hear whatever appeal is made.
II the democrats control that body they will
be expected to champion labors interests.
And if the republicans control it they will
be expected not only to champion those in
terests, but, being In control also in the
Senate and at the White House, to write
their propositions into law.
Now, il is suggested, suppose labor's de-
mands are high. and should be granted.
What would be the effect in the presidential
campaign on capital? Suppose they should
be scaled down, or denied. What would
be the effect in the campaign on labor?
Interesting as this sort OF talk is among
politicians, 1t Is yet to be received with
some allowances. 1t chills the popular view
of things. The great majority of the people
incline to Mr.. Cleveland's notion. In their
eyes fight IS a fight. and they expect in
every case result which reflects the ut
most eXertionS OF both sides
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18

enough alone" The following Is taken from
the interview with him:
You are opposed to any change? was
remarked.
"'Our experience has been that the tariff
cannot be changed without an attendant
stagnation of business replied Mr.. Payne.
The revision of the tariff will involve a
complete reconstruction Of the schedules
1t cannot be done gradually? was
asked.
% 1t is impracticable.' replied Mr.. Payne.
The work must be done thoroughly when
1t is done. This, as 1 have said, involves
a stagnation of business. Therefore, 1t
should not be undertaken till the demand
for the change Is SO great and the bene-
fits accruing VIII be so pronounced as to
overbalance the evil effects upon business
until the elimination Of the legislation.
We want the work done gradually" says
Mr. Dolliver. 1T cannot be done grad
ually," says Mr.. Payne. There need be no
fear that in attempting to remedy particu-
lar features of the law the entire tariff
structure would be precipitated on our
heads" says Mr.. Dolhver The revision
of the tariff will involve a complete recon-
struction Of the schedules" says Mr.. Payne
The two men antagonize each other at every
point. And yet both are republicans, both
protectionists, both will be members Of the
next Congress. and both will be occupied in
preparing the party for the battle of 1904
Here then we see plainly how difficult 1t Is
going to be for the republicans to get to-
gether on this question. And yet 1t Is alb
solutely necessary that they should get to-
gether and give the country some legisla-
ton in line with the Iowa idea The
country needs and expects 1t. The republi-
cans are in power. the business interests
are not threatened with overthrow, and
the prosperity and confidence that abound
would be proof against furry of any i'm
portance while the work was in progress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18
Lord Roberts Coming Here.

The announcement that Lord Roberts in
tends to visit the United States next year
is gratifying to the American people, who
entertain. as u rule, the highest admiration
for England's foremost soldier. Apart from
sentiments as regards the Boer war, which
formed the climax in his military career,
he is most engaging figure to all on this
side of the water. Indeed in his conduct
of the South African campaign he did moth
ing to arouse the artagonism of moderate
Boer sympathizers. He showed generosity
to his foe and engaged in no useless severi-
ties. He took command at a critical stage
of England's cause and swung his army
into a position of such great strategic
strength in a few moves that he elected
the applause OF all observers His progress
northward from Bloemfontein was reve-
lation to those who had been studying the
British tactics up to that point, marked as
they were by costly and futile frontal at
tacks. BY swinging one flank after the
other General Roberts quickly demoralzed
the Beers and swept his way clear from
one capital to the other.
Lord Roberts is a thorough Briton and,
of course. is imbued with deep reverence
for the British army system at it's best.
But II is known that while he is not out
spoken in his criticisms, he deplores some
Of the mistakes of organization which pro-
duced such I crop of blunders and costly
delays in the early stages of the African
campaign. He has not openly declared, as
has Lord Wolseley, that the American SOL
dler is better man than the British SOL
der Perhaps he has not been converted
to that opinion yet But if he will only
come over here and study the American
military system at first hand 1t is safe to
believe that he will join with his colleague
in high praise of the western service.
But II is not merely to hear Lord Rob-
erts' praise that Americans would like to
see this typical military Englishman. He
has the quality that men admire. He is
good fighter and a generous conqueror. His
work in India was remarkable and showed
what the younger Roberts could do. Now
that years have attacked him he is not the
great individual fighter he then was. but
he remains undoubtedly the most admired
Of all OF Englands military leaders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18
The Commercial Contest.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
In our national exultation over the great
strides we have made in our export trade
during the last forty years we very natu-
rally lose sight Of the fact that If we con-
tinue to increase our exports in both food
products and manufa ctures we are in dan
ger Of destroying the purchasing capa city
of the nations that are now our best Gus
toners. Can we continue to find profitab
markets for the products Of the farm II we
continue our efforts to displace those manu-
featuring nations which now take the bulk
OF these products? The question Is one that
engages the serious thought Of economists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18
A General Impulse,

Everybody's startin' in,
Coin round a-visitin'i
Kaiser goes to see the king;
Shah runs over jes' to bring
Some small tokens of esteem;
Even Asia likes the scheme
OF jes' droppin' in to see
How the various neighbors be-
Since Prince Henry made the start,
An Duke Boris did his part,
There has allus been few
Guests a-sayin' "Howdy-do;"
An ] guess we've done our share
Sendin' people over there.
Let's hitch up the boss an go
Seem all the folks we know,
Take some apples-it appears
That you must leave souvenirs.
They will find. 1 want to state,
We are strictly up to date.
Everybody's startin' in
Coin round a-visitin'.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18

Peary. the Arctic explorer. had to have
several toes amputated some time ago be-
cause his feet had been frozen. An opera
ton may again be necessary. Arctic explo-
ration. with the present facilities, Is great
waste Of pluck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18
The Woes Of Cupid.

Men is sho' fckle,'' said Miss Miami
Brown. ''Dey goes back on you on de
slightes' provocation."
whats been happenin'," asked Miss
Dina Jefferson Tompkins.
''Mr. Rastus Pinkley come aroun' tryin'
to kiss me, an so as not to seem too wi!lin'
an audacious, smashed i'm wifi fiat iron.
an jes' foh dat he Tilted me!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18
Light.

The student burns the midnight oil,
And pays the trust its toll,
And hopes, by knowledge and by toll.
To earn the price of coal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18
Soldier, Peacemaker.

From the Philadelphia Record.
President Roosevelt has already won his
spurs as warrior; he has now establish
ed for himself more lasting renown as
peacemaker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18

The impudence which this government Is
for the moment obliged to take from the
Moros Is calculated to cause General Jake
Smith to smile sardonically
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18
Not Morganixed.

From the Kansas City Journal.
The statement that the Queen Dowaxer
OF spain has contracted morganatic mar
riage does not mean that she has bought
up a lot Of husbands and merged them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18
A Distinction.

"Our son is always needing money,
said the young mans mother.
mo said the precise man, che doesn't
need it. He merely wants it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18
SHOOTING STARS.
Convenient.

ri can't understand why so intensely
thoughtful and sedate a man as Mr.. Rocks
wears those loud checkerboard trousers"
He says they assist him in mental re-
taxation He uses them in figuring out
chess problems"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18

The coal operators will have to be very
good. indeed, for the next few months to
prevent congressman from trying to start
something they won't like.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18
In the NeckH

From the Atlanta Journal.
They say Bird Coler's father said he felt
all along that his boy was going to get It.
And It would. probably. be Just az easy for
the old man to state where.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18

There is possibility that even il J. Ed
ward Addicks were to get to the Unit ed
States Senate he would feel that the enjoy
ment was not worth the trouble and ex-
DenSe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18

General DeWet said while in Germany:
Being a parsonage Is tiresome. 1 had a
better time on my farm" This philosophy
may afford w. ]. Bryan some consoling
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18
The Blazing Brick.

From the Baltimore American.
Among the latest to blaze out q way to
fame is the oil brick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18

The coal consumer will Of course be so
ungrateful as not to see why the present
understanding could not have been reached
several months ago
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18

Now that the fuel scarcity is in prospect
of relief Mr.. Watterson may feel that he
can afford to throw a little more lava and
hot ashes on the 400
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18

1t is alleged that members of the school
board In Omaha sold votes for IS apiece.
Boodlers may yet feel it necessary to form
n union to keep up prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18

Nicola Tesla does not believe in the death
penalty and was therefore relieved from
jury duty In New York. This. by the way,
is the first that has been heard from Mr.
Tesla in some time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18

Elder Dowics financial distress must
noy him the more when he observes the
prosperity OF eastern millionaires who pay
faro bank and own racing stables.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18

The Sultan Of Bacolod could not talk any
more valiantly in the face Of defeat II he
were civilized pugifist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18

BY distributing his gifts through Scotland,
Ireland and all sections Of America, Mr.. Car
negie has assured himself the satisfaction of
being thanked in an immense number OF
dialects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18
Mixed.

From the Dallas News.
Tom johnson says he is q Bryan man,
but Ii not free silver man. Mr.. Bryan
may reply he Is a johnson man, but not q
single taxer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18

King Edward recently spent two hours on
horse back. There is no doubt about his
complete recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18

District Of Columbia citizens escape this
importantly to register
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18

Senator Hanna Is compelled to forego his
custom of mapping out the program himself
and yield to the advice of physicians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18
A Calloused Conscience.

81 suppose You have heard it intimated
that you made a hundred thousand dollars
last year in various quiet ways?"
Yes said Senator Sorghum.
aren't you going to try to stop the
story?"
"No. OF course, it will cause unpleasant
gossip, but 1t viii help my financial credit :"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18
Or Black and Bluep

From the New York World,
As coal SIS down milk will 20 up, The
people thus get It in black and white
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18

London has new game called ''pir pun"
Its rame sounds foolish enough to assure
Its popularity.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-23
IN MEMoRIAM.

Mrs. Mary Jessie Patton, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. William McHenry
Biffie. was born Nov. 2, 1875; was con-
verted anu joined the M. E. Church
South Aug. II, 1892 was married to
j. H. Patton Dec. 10. 1897. Died at
the home of her father, near Hamp-
shire. Tenn, April 30, 1902.
Thus has passed away, in the bloom
of womanhood. a loving daughter,
true wife, and devoted mother. She
died of lingering disease. but bore
her sickness with christian patience.
She gave her heart to Christ, and Joined
the church in early girlhood. She was
a true and an earnest christian. She
wanted to live for the sake Of her hus-
band and two little children, but was
not afraid to die. She was ready. Her
loved ones know where to find her.
We laid her body to rest at Pisgah, but
her spirit is with Christ. II Is sad TO
bury one 80 young, when it seemed.
100, that she could not be spared, but
We know it is well. God has taken her
o himself. Her sufferings and weari-
less are over, and her rest is sweet.
W. A. LEATH.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-23
80 BODIES RECOVERED.
Cause of the Coal Creek Disaster Has
Been Explained.

Knoxville, Tenn, May 2O.-Up to
midnight eighty-two bodies had been
taken from Fraterville mine at Coal
Creek, the scene Of yesterdays catas-
trophe, in which the lives of 225 miners
were blotted out Ernest Mcdonald
was taken out alive at late hour !;
he had fallen into spring of water,
and was completely covered by water
except half of his face when found.
He had entered the mine fifteen
minutes after the other men, and his
story of the explosion was told while
his breath came in ftful gusts. 1t
is impossible for him to live more
than few hours, for he is horribly
mangled. Both arms were twisted
from his shoulders, both eyes blown
out and both thighs broken.
The cause of the disaster developed
today, when it became known that
gas had collected in an abandoned
mine close by, into which an opening
had been accidentally made last week.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-23
Carmack Invited.

Senator CarmacK, Senator Bailey
and others, have been invited to speak
in Boston June IL, under the auspices
of the New England Democratic
League, new organization embracing
six New England States The other
speakers invited are William J. Bryan,
Richard OlDey, Tom l.. johnson, Ed
ward Shepherd, of New York, ana
is understood to be practical demon
stration of harmony prevailing in
Democratic ranks when distinguished
leaders representing former factions
that divided the party speak together.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-23
DIR. SMITH ELECTED.
To Make Resolutions More Clear.

Dallas, Texas, May 22.-After the
compromise resolution on the war
claim matter had been adopted yester-
day by the Methodist Conference, a
special committee, by a vote of the
General Conference, was authorized to
be appointed by the Bishop. presiding.
whose duty it shall be to revise and
MAKE more perfect and clear the pro-
visions of the entire document.
1t was stated in explanation of the
necessity for the creation of the COM
mittee that the paper had been drafted
hastily, contained many grammatical
errors, some contradictory provisions,
and might be susceptible of miscon-
struction because of these defects.
No radical change in the spirit of
the paper adopted today is expected,
but extended debate may possibly be
precipitated in tomorrow's considera-
ton of the matter.
A motion to reconsider the vote by
which the substitute was adopted
was laid on the table.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-23
OUR CORRESPONDENTS,
MATCH.

Match. May 19.-The farmers are
very late with their crops in this sec
tion and every one is hustling this
beautiful weather.
Our last communication read that
Bro. III. A. Gray would pleach at
Smyrna the 4th Sunday. We wish to
correct this. There will be no preach
ing until the End Sunday in June. II
was mistake of some one, and not in
our writing.
Mrs. w. T. Mitchell and daughter,
Miss Mary and Miss Mamie Irvine.
and Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Crawford
spent Thursday with Mrs. J. NJ.
Hunter.
Miss Lillian Dooley of your city.
spent from SATURDAY till Wednesday
with homefolKs here.
Mis- Bertha Brazier gave an ice
cream supper to her friends Saturday
night. Quite crowd was in attend
ance and all report pleasant time,
At Smyrna Sunday afternoon, as Mr..
Charlie Hardison was leading up
horse to the block, he was kicked by
the horse and badly hurt,
but we hope he will be all right again
soon. DEW DROP.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-23
GUILE Okla,

Culleoka. May 1.-The Harris ant
9th. There will be a public debate
Friday night on the Government
ownership OF railroads.
A small party spent Thursday fish
ing on Globe and Fountain creeks and
had good luck. Since the food the
creeks have been better supplied with
fish than it has been for years.
As supposed result of the heavy
rain very deep sink hole has come in
DR.. Smiser's garden.
Mr.. George Smith is engaged in
painting Mrs. Henderson residence
while Mr.. Bailiss has the job of paint
ing Mr.. Mat Wilkes house at Campbell
Station.
DR.. Covey, who went to Memphis to
the meeting of the Grand Lodge of X.
P's, as a representative of Clover Leaf
Lodge, returned Friday, and reports a
most enjoyable trip.
Mr.. N. s. Calvert returned from
Texas Wednesday. He had fine time,
but on the way home had the misfor-
tune to get his hand caught In the
railing of the car platform, sustaining
a painful tho not serious wound. OF
out an accident policy before starting.
DR.. Smiser attended the Medical
Association meeting at Lewisburg last
week. Mrs. Smiser accompanied him
and visited friends there.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Farmer went to
Nashville today to meet Mr.. Farmers
niece, Miss Hattie Farmer, who is
coming to make them visit.
Fayette Tomlinson and Erie Taylor
have returned from business trip to
Franklin. Mrs. E. Taylor joined them
there last FRIDAY to visit Mrs. Lupton.
Miss Mabel Wilkes is also In Franklin.
Joe Love has returned to his place
as drug clerk at Aberdeen, Miss, for
a few months.
Children Day will be observed at
the Cumberland church the second
Sunday in June. An interesting pro-
gram is being prepared.
Mrs. Clarence Hobbs and daughters
went to Columbia to attend the burial
of Miss Nina Addison, Tuesday.
BARBARA.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-23
ment. was adonten.

ment. was adopted.
The resolutions of the plan as
adopted were as follows: Resolved
by the General Conference of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church, South. now
assembled. that the church distinctly
repudiates all acts of concealment,
misstatement or unfairness ON the part
OF any and all persons representing the
church in the prosecution of this claim
before Congress. either Intentional or
otherwise, and whether these same did
or did not affect the vote or opinion of
any Senator or Representative.
That we endorse the purpose of
our Bishops in their communication
TO the United States Senate, and do
hereby ratify and confirm their condi-
tional tender of the money. and make
their action the act of this General
Conference and declaratory of the
ministers of the church and that this
action be entered on the journal of the
General Conference as a final DISPOSE
ton of the whole matter.