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Evening star., 1902-01-17
HEALTH OF MANILANs.
Precautions Against Germs Taken by
Sanitary Department.

Sanitary Department.
From the Manila Times, December 4.
Slowly, quietly, but surely, every road to
disease in the Philippines is to be closely
barred The health sponsor of Manila, the
department of sanitation, has never-clos-
ing eve everywhere observant. Germs, mi
crobes and bacilli are not wanted In the
Philippines, but they are here. all the same
and the watchful health department is kept
busy in these days dodging the Invisible us
'seminators of foul disease.
Rat-catching goes on apace; demoilsh-
uent of insanitary shacks is daily occur
renee; plague camps are being established; ];
house-to-house inspections, not only by the
sanitary inspectors, but by the heads OF de-
partments themselves, are rig1dly Kept up,
and scant ceremony is gone through with
those occupants whose premises are found
in an insanitary condition; and no possible
means of placing the city of Manila In
safe condition as regards sanitation are
neglected.
In its general watchfulness the health de-
partment has not lost sight of the possi-
bilities of disease disseminating in the ton
serial parlors of this city, and in their
principle of getting at the root Of 1t all
they have drawn up an ordinance govern
ing the operations of BARRIERS establish
ments. This ordinance provides that all ar
ticles used In these establishments must be
thorouhgly cleansed and sterilized after
each use, and that hot water must be al
ways kept at hand for that purpose. Cloths
and towels must be used once, and once
only, and boiled after such use, and the
innocent-looking powder pun also comes
under the ban. From all of which it will
be seen that the health department is de-
termined to look after the health Of the
community.
Evening star., 1902-01-17
SCHOOLS IN PHILIPPINES
PLEA THAT NATIVES SHOULD BE
TAUGHT THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE.
Children of Influential Islanders At
tend ParOchial, but Not the
Free Classes.
From the Manila Times.

From the Manila Times.
The question of education in these ISL
ands is one that has been extensively dis
cussed of late. and yet there Is at least one
important phase Of the educational ques-
tion that has never been mentioned. True,
there are at present about 1000 teachers OF
the English language in this archipelago,
with an average Of 100 scholars to every
teacher, besides a large number Of night
schools in operation. The results thus far
accomplished have been, in the fullest
sense of the word, satisfactory. The edu-
cation Of the rising generations is admitted
by all to be the only hope and salvation of
the Inhabitants Of the Philippines.
The agitators and leaders Of the insurrec-
tion may never become thoroughly tram
quliized, because they will never become
fully acquainted with American ideas and
customs. Once the inhabitants of this
archipelago become thoroughly fmbued with
the customs and ideas OF Americans and
the American people, then, and it Is safe to
assert not till then, will uprisings and in
surrections become a thing Of the past.
An Important Phase.
The department Of education has accom-
plished wonders already and while this ar
ticle is not intended to cast the slightest
reflection on any part OF the work Of that
department we wish to call attention to
an important phase of the work that is not
unworthy Of serious consideration. While
more than 1,OOO free public schools have
been established for the PRONUNCIATION of
the English language, yet in many cases
the children of the wealthy and influential
classes do not attend those schools.
Those who are the leaders in these islands
and who possess influence and wealth dc
not allow their sons and daughters to min
gle with the children of their countrynen
In the common schools; but are educating
them In the parochial schools, where nc
English teachers have as yet been ad-
mitted-at least in the majority Of them
and where the language taught Is Cas-
tilian There are hundreds Of young mer
Evening star., 1902-01-17
Room for the Best Only.
/, ,h. Nb;,ouo Da.t

1t is proposed to close the Woman'e Medi-
cal College of the Northwestern Uniyer-
sity. Competition has destroyed its use
fulness. Greater and better equipped medi-
cal schools have opened their doors to wo-
men. and coeducational SCHOOLS are pre-
ferred by girls desirous Of entering the
medical profession. This same cause has
brought about the closing of the New York
Woman's Medical College, an institution
whose management was excellent and in
every way creditable to the devoted wo-
men who were connected with 1t as teach
ers or directors. The logic of progress is
not to be resisted. Women have success.
fully invaded" the field of medicine and
surgery, and the best medical schools are
now glad-if not anxious-to admit them
on an equal footing with men.
Evening star., 1902-01-17

really originated the meeting was getting
his consignments of Illicit whisky into Cork
without SO much as a spare constable being
available to watch. The "potheen' came
in milk cans, in egg boxes, and even in
emgrant trunks, with alleged emigrants
accompanying them. 1t was a curious
fact that all the vehicles made their way
to public houses all over the city. When
the police had recovered from the labors
and excitement of the proclaimed meeting
they learned how they had been outwitted,
and were in very bad humor over the mat
ter. Those who fought the police on that
Sunday afternoon never suspected that
"potheen" was at the bottom OF the whole
business.
Evening star., 1902-01-17
How Russian Peasants 1--we,

From the Saturday Review.
Most of the Russian peasants pass a
great deal of their lives in workshops,
where they work, eat and sleep. the same
room sheltering numbeS and probably
pig into the bargain. There are few BEDS
Instead, all around the four walls OF the
room is fixed what may be literally de-
scribed bench. 1t is made OF wood,
and at this works the peasant by day and
on it he sleeps by night, each man at his
own spot. The conditions of the Russian
workshop, or factory. and the Russian
prison and military barracks so far as In
terror arrangements are concerned, are
akin. Chairs there VIII also be. and table,
rudely fashioned, as rule. by the men
themselves.
Evening star., 1902-01-17
POTHEEN OF IRELAND
OF MOONsHINERs IN
THE EMERALD ISLE.
Troubles Of Revenue Omcers in LOcat-
ing Illicit Stills-HOw Cork
Got Whisky.
From the London Globe.

From the London Globe.
Times have changed in Ireland since evea
the most loyal Of landlords and sQuires en-
tertained their rolhcking guests after din
ner with lavish supplies CT punch made
from whisky that had never "seen the eye
Of the gauger,'' or, in other words, had
never paid any duty. The taste for
''potheen," or whisky illicitly distilled, was
then common to all classes. and its manu-
facture was almost a national industry.
Novels dealing with Irish life in the earlier
part of the last century, reeked, so to
speak. with the fumes of 'potheen punch" "
the free consumption Of which often led to
duels in high circles and encouraged fac
tion fighting and midnight raids among the
peasantry. 1t was not an easy matter to
cope with the Illicit distillers in those days.
Communications were defective; the reve-
nue. and police services were faultily or.
ganized, and, above all. the whisky makers
were largely under the protection Of a not
too temperate magistracy.
suppressing Illicit Stills.
Within the past quarter Of a century,
however, great strides have been made in
the direction Of suppressing the Illicit
trade, and 1t is now almost entirely con-
fined to the wilds Of Donegal and Come
mara and the mountainous parts Of Cork
and Kerry. But though the crusade against
the '.potheen" makers has been vigorously
carried on for years it's suppression still
costs the ratepayers a. sum OF $4,000 per
annum. In Ireland it is the Royal Irish
Constabulary who hunt after the Illicit dis
tillers and for every detection made a
fairly substantial reward is given. In Scot
land. on the other hand. "a number of In
land revenue officials, known as preventive
officers, are told OF for the work of de-
tecting Illicit distillation in the Highlands,
where it has now all but died out.
Recently IN parliament the question was
raised as to whether the returned number
of detections in Ireland really represents
the true state Of things. and, therefore
Evening star., 1902-01-17

like character, so far as their educational
features are concerned, throughout the
country We hope in time to be equipped
with ample barracks and class rooms for
mental instruction. But in this l shall not
ask governmental aid. 1t is to be private
enterprise. and 'Cody's Rough Riding Mill
tary Lads l hope, will keep pace with the
achievements of our illustrious predecessors
under the command of President Roosevelt
ar San Juan Hill"
Evening star., 1902-01-17
Descriptive.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
1T have counted eleven flying machines
today, so farr' croaked the crow, sitting on
the head of the scarecrow.
"Yes!" croaked the crow on the ground,
ut looks as though this would soon become
a birdless aSe?'
Evening star., 1902-01-17
Smuggling "Potheen.'


Smuggling "Potheen.'
No stories are more common in the rural
parts Of Ireland than those telling how in
land revenue officers and policemen were
outwitted when in the search for "potheen"
stills. The present writer will confine him
self to few illustrative incidents within
his own knowledge. In the hottest days
of the land league there was an active pol
itician in Cork City who was In the habit
of securing supplies Of "potheen' from the
outlying districts and distributing II
A willy man Of much resource he was, and
though suspected by the police he man.
aged to escape detection. At length, how
ever, so carefully were all the approaches
to the city watched that the 'potheen
merchant was unable to introduce a gallon
of contraband stuff. His customers grew
impatient and threatened to go back to the
legal article. He was at his wits end what
to do, when bright idea struck him.
Those were the days of proclaimed land
league meetings, especially in the neighbor-
hood of Cork, which was a particularly
hot quarter for "land-grabbers." The ''po-
theen" man, man Of some political in
f1uence. went out to an adjoining village,
called a few Of the leading spirits together.
reminded them that they were growing
apathetic, and exhorted them to show
good example by organizing a great public
demonstration without delay.
Moenxhfner's Ruse.
His advice was acted upon; members OF
parliament were invited and accepted the
invitation to the meeting; and excursion
trains were arranged from far and near.
Altogether 1t was to be great day for
Ireland. Those who really carried through
the arrangements for the meeting were per-
fectly sincere.
In due time the meeting, as anticipated,
was proclaimed" But the proclamation
did not keep the people away. Rather did
it add to the numbers. The excitement
when the day for the meeting arrived was
at fever heat. Bad work was anticipated,
and every available policeman in the city
and the surrounding districts was requisi-
readiness. It was a wild day-a day OF
stones and batons to be followed by many
prosecutions for breeches Of the peace.
But while police and people were literally
at each others throats the gentleman who
Evening star., 1902-01-17
BUFFALO BILL TALKS
Col. Cody Tells of Needs Of the
West.
IRRIGATION PROBLEM SOLVED
Increase in the Growth of Beet
Sugar Industry.
PROPOSED MILITARY SCHOOL

Col William F. Cody better known per-
haps throughout the civilized world by the
characteristic. if not euphonious, title of
Buffalo Bill is a familiar figure in the
lobby of the New Willard, at which hosiery
he has been a guest for the past few days.
In conversation with an Evening Star
reporter Col. Cody said: Il have come on
to Washington for the purpose of calling
the attention of Congress, through our
representatives, to the great needs of the
growing west. Time was when this vast
section of the country received but passing
notice, but that time has gone and, owing
to the steady march of civilization toward
the land of the setting sun, it is this section
of the country that is now, so to speak, in
the public eye. We know our needs, and
Congress and the people generally through
out the world must be made to appreciate
them.
Its tough proposition we are up
against, but before through. con-
tinued the Indian fighter, we will get the
legislation need and rightfully deserve. -
Just now those living beyond the Mis-
souri, are bending their energies in an eff
fort to cultivate and irrigate what has
hitherto been known as the Great Ameri-
can Desert, formerly the great barren
waste lying west of the river. stretching
out toward the Rockies. The word desert
has proved to be a miSnOmer, for those of
who are acquainted with its wonderful
development regard it as the garden spot
of the world
Evening star., 1902-01-17
Should Learn English.

How are these youth the superior class
of the future citizens Of these shores, to
become acquainted with American GUS
torns and ideas If not instructed in the
language of that country? What excuse,
If any, can be offered for not introducing
the English language into the parochial
the right direction to Introduce a course
in English in the various colleges in these
islands.
We do not hold TO the narrow belief that
there is no such lthingi as a thorough edu-
cation in Spanish or any. other language;
but since the English Language is destined
to become the future language of this
archipelago. the hundreds Of young men and
be taught so that: they may become better
acquainted with american customs and
ideas, - -
Evening star., 1902-01-17

and women in these islands, children Of
wealthy and influential families, who in
the years to come will be the leaders of
their countrymen and are beyond a doubt
the best element of the rising generation.
who are inmates Of parochial schools,
where the English language and English
teachers are conspicuous by their absence.
Evening star., 1902-01-17
Practical Instruction First.

II shall endeavor to instruct young men
in practical army life. whether In the bar
racks. In the camp or in the thick Of bat
tie. To this end / propose to give them
practical Illustrations how to pitch camp,
how to ride mustang and how to shoot
rifle before 1 I'LL their minds with tactics
of drill such as Is now the custom.
u shall take my boys out into the noun
tains, show them life as 1t really is and
when they have experienced some Of the
hardships OF field life will instill into their
minds the tactics OF drill and maneuyer
The scene of the famous Custer ma assacre
is only few miles from the site of the pro-
posed school. There are still a number of
Crow Indians In the immediate neighhor-
hood. and. If need be, We can go to the Gus
ter battlefield and fight the old battle over
again-of course, 1 trust, without the
narrowing features formerly incident TO
that terrible conflict.
''I believe in just this sort of practical ex-
perience," he continued, "for young men
who want to become soldiers. 1t beats all
of the tactics one gets out of books. Then,
/ am an ardent advocate of plenty of out
door exercise. What the young men of the
country need today is bodily strength as
well as mental strength. President Roose-
welt, that sturdy specimen of physical man.
hood appreciated this fact when he left
college. No soooner did he throw aside his
Homer and his Calculus than he sought
what he termed "a strenuous life" He
went almost Immediately to the bad lands
of Dakota, where he endured its rigors and
hardships for four long years, living for
that time as one who was accustomed to
the country. Look at him today. Had 1t
not been for this training he would not,
am sure, been prepared to cope with the
vicissitudes of after life with which he has
been confronted.
My school, hope, will have q corps Of
army instructors, as other institutions of
Evening star., 1902-01-17

justifies the expenditure of a considerable
sum of money per annum. 1t has been
urged that separate captures of different
parts Of "a private still'' should not be re-
lending itself to piecemeal work on the
part Of policemen anxious to multiply re-
wards. Whether there is anything in this
view is a matter for inquiry.
Evening star., 1902-01-17
Proposed Military school.

Tell me something about your proposed
military school in the west" suggested the
reporter.
That's my pet scheme said the colonel,
taking a whiff from a long Carolina per-
fecto. II have had the idea penned up in
my mind for years. and now the time is
ripe for its elimination. You know he
continued Il am a citizen of Cody, a little
but growing town nesting among the
mountains of Wyoming. There / expect to
pass the remainder of my days-that is
when 1 abandon the show business which
L anticipate will not be many years hence.
Cody Is ideal spot for such a school
as the one i propose to establish. 1t is
blessed with a good climate. is heathfully
located. and the Yellowstone Park, that
wonderland of nature, is only forty miles
away.
I'VE have railroad there now," he con-
tinued. "and | am building an up-to-date
hotel there-One that may scare the natives
at first. on account of it's modern architec-
ture, but hOstelry that will eventually
prove a paying investment. 1t is going TO
be modelled after the New Willard. hotel
that is now credit to the national capital.
Il believe In building up-to-date hotels
Hotels where ladies can congregate in the
lobbies and keep an eye on the men, In old
times, when the women folks Were far re-
moved in a parlor the fellows would steal
away from them for few moments on
some pretense and meet at the bar and take
three or four drinks, fearing that they would
not De able TO get another very soon Now,
with the ladies keeping an ever-watchful
eye on them they cannot do this, and conse-
quently l am for making the lobby of a
hotel so attractive that ladies feel free to
take advantage of its comforts.
But / am depressing from my subject"
said the king of the plains, with a renewed
whih from his long black cigar. You
wanted to know something of my school.
Well, TO begin with. 1t will be different
from anything before attempted in MANY
of its features. But, as / said, l believe In
fnnovantions-they are what the public
wants. / have no use for pessimists my
friend. When l make up my mind to do a
thing ! generally follow my own IDEAS de-
spite the barriers and obstacles that may
be cast in my path.
1T Is my idea to make this school ro-
mantle, individual and characteristic in
many respects Of the locale wherein it is TO
be located.
Practical Instruction First
Evening star., 1902-01-17

1T has been demonstrated that this ex-
panse of land that for centuries remained
uncultivated is capable of the highest cul-
tivation. and we today competing with
the effete east in the markets of the world.
The barley, corn and other cereals in
digenous to eastern soil prosper and thrive
in this SO-called desert
1t is true We have to irrigate the land
continued Col. Cody, but that has been
found both easy and inexpensive. We sim
ply head up, so to speak, the waters in the
rivers and canals bordering on the land,
and then by a system of canals cause the
water to flow in any desired direction. The
system We employ in watering the land
We have found to be most beneficial. In
other sections of the country there come
times when the land receives too much
water, and too much is as bad if not worse
thanh not enough.
This is especially true in the cultivation
of beet sugar. The beets need only GER
tain quantity of water to perfect their
sugar, and if they receive more than this
quantity the product is lost. if not entirely
destroyed This is. 1 forgot to say.
of our principal industries, and by our
system of irrigation the vegetable receives
just the proper amount of nourishment it
requires.
I'VE watch our product as the housewife
watches the beautiful roses and orchids
that blossom and nod in her conservatory.
When they need water for their proper de-
velopment and to enhance their beauty she
appreciates it. and is not long in supplying
these needs. So do We said Col. Cody.
on our desert? and consequently We are
today raising the finest products of the
soil to be found anywhere in this country.
Land in the part of the country / have
described costs only from s13 to s14 an
acre. and there is lots of it to be had at
that figure. 1 told that it costs the
Pennsylvania farmer that much money to
properly fertiliZe his land, and with us
that cost is saved We do not require any
artificial means of cultivation; the ground
is rich enough without it. To my mind it
Is without doubt the finest land in this
country and my enthusiasm causes me to
voice and re-echo Horace Greeley's advice
Of many years ago, Go west, young man,
If you want to make your fortune
Evening star., 1902-01-17

Tell me something about your proposed
military school in the west" suggested the
Evening star., 1902-01-17

Cassimeres and neat
striped worsteds - suit
able for evening or dress
wear.
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Pants Selling up
to S2-S1. .

All-wool cassimeres and
fancy cheviots - splendid
for everyday business
wear.
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Location Of Chicago Dspots end Tho
Various Roads which Leave
Each Station.

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Baltimore and Ohie.
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psnnsylvania Lines.
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Pan Handle.
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