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can citizen-a man named Barger, Of Knox
Vile, Tenn, who addressed his foul remark
the other day to a soldier who had just re-
turned home after three years of service in
the Philippines. The soldier promptly re-
scented the insult, and was set upon by
Barger and two of his cronies and severely
cut with knives. He killed one of his as
sailants and wounded the other two.
There would be no excuse for quoting this
obscure creature against Lord Wolseley ex-
cept that he expressed sentiments that can
be traced to men of high position in this
country. Barger and all OF his kind are
but repeating in their low way what has
in effect been said in some exalted places.
If we may believe indeed that Chaffee is a
bastard villain. Funston a cheap and tawdry
liar, Smith fend in human form, Bell n
sort of Weyler and Waller a murderer, it
is easy to believe that the men they are
master like man.
But Barger, and those responsible for
Barger, traduce not only the army but the
American people. The army is drawn from
the people. The men wearing the country 8
uniform in the Philippines were but recent
ly engaged in civil pursuits here at home.
They are still citizens. We shall have many
very certain that, while war has its de-
moralizing influences, it has not converted
these men by wholesale into the despicable
wretches described by the anti-imperialst
leaders and their followers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-27
The Coal Strike Situation

1t is announced that President Mitchell of
the United Mine Workers will be given alb
solute authority by that body, when 1t
meets in convention July II, to act for 1t
| in all matters pertaining to the conduct of
the strike. According to the reports just
published he will have the power to call a
general strike of all miners, of both hard
and soft coal, but at the same time the be-
lief prevails that he will not immediat ely
| exercise this perogative, preferring to hold
it over the hard coal operators as a threat
to force yielding on their part.
Thus far the hard coal strike has been a
| failure. The operators have not yielded in
| the slightest degree, while there are in
| stances of striking pump men returning to
work and even of the resumption Of mining
operations on a small scale in some cases
The disorders have been kept at a mini
mum. for which the country owes
thanks to Mitchell and to his lieutenants.
But not even the absence of disorder at the
mines can cause the public to feel complac-
ent toward the strike, which threatens an
exorbitant rate for hard coal next autumn
when the winter supply is purchased.
Unless the strike is settled within the
coming months it will be exceedingly diff
cult for dealers In the large cities to obtain
their supplies in time for the fall distribu-
ton, especially if the mines flood and pump
ing operations on a large scale are neces-
STATED. 1t is rather to be believed that the
threat of the soft coal strike will in itself
persuade the hard coal operators to yield to
the men or submit to their often rejected
plan of arbitration. The only possible in
ftuence which the soft coal strike could
have on the anthracite trouble would be to
concentrate public opinion in ar Irresistible
demand for a settlement at whatever cost
to the operators principle not to recognize
the union In any manner. Coal is one of
the absolute necessities of life in modern
times, as vital in it's bearing upon the Or
binary needs of the family as the food sup
ply, and if there should arise situation
| threatening the total failure of the fuel
| supply, affecting in turn every power-gen-
| Grating plant, well as every household
| kitchen the probable sentiment of the
| country in favor of drastic action cannot be
| easily underestimate.
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Under Which Kingp

Wherever fusion is effected there is an
unqualified Endorsement of the Kansas City
platform. In Kansas. Nebraska and South
DakOta-those three states have been heard
from this week-the Bryanite influence is
still strong Wherever the democracy de-
cides TO stand upon It's own bottom the
Kansas City platform is ignored in way
to testify to It's virtual population. The
democrats of Maine, Illinois. Indiana and
Pennsylvania make no mention whatever
of Organism in their platforms. This
shows the true status of the Kansas City
deliverance. Its original purpose was to
catch populist votes. and its present pur-
pose is to retain them. Where populism is
weak Organism is weak: where strong,
Organism is strong. The question Is. there
fore are there more populists than gold
democrats? If Organism prevails in demo-
cratic COUNCILS in 1904 the gold democrats
will again be lost to the ticket; IL Cleve
landism prevails. the populists will bolt.
Under which king?
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The American ARMY.

Here are two opinions of the American
army. both recently expressed:
On The American army is the best arnv
III the world. The military attaches of the
Foreign governments were struck at San
tiago by the initiative of the American reg
ulars. They were more self-reliant better
able 10 judge for themselves when their
orncers We're not at hand or had been struck
down. than the troops OF other countries.
Ihis was not due to the high standard for
recruits, made possible by the smallness of
the army. The quality Of the American
army Is merely representative of the quail
fty OF the people from which 1t is drawn
CO Two thirds OF the American soldiers
VINO went to the Philippines were hoodlums
and the other third were towards and bull
lies" ''i
Is the first opinion that of an American.
proud of his country and his countrymeu
and Is the second that of an outsider, speak
Ing from ignorance and prejudice?
The first opinion is that of Lord Wolselev
one of the most distinguished of living sol.
diers- No English commander since We'll
hngton has stood higher, or has seen a
more varied service. His Judgment. there
fore. is of the greatest value, and is such a
tribute as every American should be proud
Of The American army Is as Lord Wolse-
ley says. representative of-the American
people
The second opinion is that of an Ameri-
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Michigan and Cuba.

The Michigan republicans are not Gel
ebrated humorists. They doubtless de-
sire their proceedings at Detroit yesterday
to be taken seriously. But this is difficult
in the face of the record.
The platform adopted thus salutes the
President:
We unreservedly pledge to President
Theodore Roosevelt our sympathy and sup
port in the administration of the great
trust which came to him through the death
of President Mckinley. We realize the
great problems and serious questions of
state. foreign and domestic. with which he
has had to do. and hereby express our sim
cere admiration and approval of the ability,
integrity and desire for justice which he
has brought to bear on all public affairs"
The most signal desire for Justice the
President mas brought to bear on public
affairs is in the case of Cuba. The prob
lem came to him through the death of
President Mckinley" and he is dealing with
it In the way Mr.. Mckinley would have
done had he lived. But, so far, he has been
thwarted by small faction of his own
party. and that faction has been led in the
House by William Alden Smith, who pre-
sided over the convention at Detroit yester-
day and in the Senate by Julius C. Bur
rows. the Junior member from Michigan.
There follows this expressions:
we congratulate DOlH lHe LSSluSHt anu
Congress upon the successful establishment
of the new republic of Cuba, thus fulfilling
to the letter the sacred pledge OF the ma
ton
THE letter killeth." Why have estab
Iished the new republic if we are to deprive
it of the power to maintain itself? The
spirit of all that we have done demands
that we do the additional things recon-
mended by the President. Cuba looks to US
both by our wish and our command. She
has accepted from us such conditions as
make us with respect to her leading indus
tries the arbiter of her fortunes. Estab-
fishing the new republic, therefore, and
then starving 1t to death. would make
chapter of shame for this government.
There also appears this declarations:
I'VE cordially approve of the record of
Michigan's senators and representatives IN
Congress on matters pertaining 10 the adj
vancement of the countrys welfare and in
the fulfiIment of our party's pledges and we
especially desire to note our appreciation
of their Jealous and able work in behalf of
Michigan's important industries and to
thank them for the services rendered"
This refers of course to the action of the
Michigan delegation in its attitude against
Cuban reciprocity, taken and maintained
on the ground that Michigans beet sugar
interests demanded II.
Taking everything into consideration. the
Michigan republicans. had they been
touched with the spirit of direct speaking,
would have put their case in this wise:
Resolved. That we applaud the sense of
justice manifested by the President in deal
ing with the problems which have come to
him as the successor of Mr.. Mckinley; but
Resolved. That we applaud the action OF
our senators and representatives in Con-
gress. who. so far Cuba is concerned,
have helped to make that manifestation
futile.
That, as matter of fact. tells the story.
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Castro in Hard Straits.

Notwithstanding the difficulty with which
the exact truth is reported from Venezuela
with regard to the instruction In that
country 1t Is apparent that President Cas-
tros fortunes are steadily declining. His
troops have met with reyerSes on every
hand of late. and have been captured in
such numbers as to materially weaken the
government cause. But little regret is felt
in the United States because of this turn
of affairs. Castro's attitude toward Amer
leans has during the past few years been
unbearably aggressive, and he has persist
emily failed to understand the American
motives in the interest which the United
States has shown in Venezuela's welfare.
During the asphalt controversy he made it
plain that the United States could expect
not only no favors from him, but scant JUS
tice whenever material interests were in
volyed. Until his successor assumes office
there is no assurance that his downfall
would be benefit to the American inter-
ests in that country, but there is reason to
hope that such a change will bring a better
Venezuelan feeling for America. The revo-
luton is the outgrowth of a great deal of
personal and collective dislike for and fear
of Castro, who during the last years Of his
term has been a virtual dictator The logi-
cal assumption is that the reaction against
him will include not only his domestic but
his international. attitude. The United
States has carefully refrained from partici-
pating in the affair, having maintained
diplomatic relations and scrupulously pre-
venting the development of any reason for
Castros complaint against it's conduct
Such revolutions run an erratic course, and
often fail when they appear to be most
promising of success, so 1t is unsafe to fore
cast that Castro's rule is at an end. al
though the latest reports suggest that he Is
in virtual extremity.
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close Of the war In South Africa Con-
spicuous among these Is the elevation Of
1 Lord Miner to the rank of viscount, pre-
sumably in recognition Of his services as
one Of the peace commission. Lord Kftch-
ener's name is placed In the new Order OF
Merit, of course for reasons likewise aris-
ing from the settlement of the war, a sim
liar honor being bestowed upon Lord Rob-
ertss and a number Of eminent scientists
and writers. One Of the members of this
| new order is Admiral Seymour, who COM
manded the Pekin relief column. Popular
| interest in this country centers chiefly upon
the selection of DR.. Conan Doyle and Gill
bert Parker, the novelists, as knights.
Numerous cases have occurred in the past
Of the selection of distinguished men of
letters, popular writer's of fiction and act
ors, such as Charles Wyndham in this list.
to bear the titles OF royal favor. Sir Henry
Irving is a notable instance The choice of
DR.. Doyle was probably determined as
much by his field work during the South
African war as by his fiction. Furthermore,
his books on the war were regarded abroad
as contributing valuaby to the foreign I'M
derstanding of England's position in the
Transvaal. Many Of the recipients OF the
royal favors are wholly unknown to the
people OF tnls country. The name OF Sir
Francis Knollys, the kings secretary, who
becomes peer is familiar through the fire.
quency with which he has been inter-
viewed as spokesman for the king, with
whom he has been thus associated for
years. Sir Thomas Lipton's elevation to a
baronetcy does not change his popular title,
though it gives him a higher rank among
the classes. He will still be known to his
great multitude of American friends by
the name which has become synonymous
with good-fellowship and manly sports
manship.
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A Career.

She said it was her mission plain
To elevate the stage;
A reputation she would gain,
And soon become the rage
But strange to say, though night and day,
She studied at her art,
Her talents she could ne'er display
Save in a minor part.
From older heads advice she took,
They told her what to do.
She cast aside her little book
And started in anew. -.
A score of milliners she hired,
And got her a divorce
She's universally admired,
She Is hit, of course.
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Adjournment of Congress.

Agreement on the District bill reduces the
subjects in conference at the Capitol to
small number and greatly advances the
chance of an adjournment during next
week The stubborn army bill being out Of
the way one of the most serious possible
causes of a deadlock and delay has been
removed. The naval bill. however, is in
conference and continues an aggravation,
the houses differing 10 the construction
of the war ships in the navy yards. Yet
there is every prospect that this difference
will quickly yield to the disposition to close
the session. There remains only the gen.
eral deficiency bill. which is never a serious
obstacle to agreement and adjournment, its
items being interchangeable and subject to
trading and compromise. OF the legislative
propositions the canal bill has passed be-
yond the troublesome stage and the Philip
pine civil government bill alone stands to
vex the managers of the houses. The
House yesterday having passed the bill
which its committee substituted for the
Senates proposition, a conference is nee
essary, which will in all probability prove
TO be the final act of the present session.
Four months ago it did not seem possible
that Congress could get away from Wash
tngton before the middle of July. While
lhere were conndent forecasts by the advo-
Gates of early adjournment that the gavel
would fall before the fifteenth of June no.
body else could quite figure out the posi-
bility. Had 1t not been for the collapse of
the Cuban reciprocity enterprise there
would today be every prospect of a session
lasting for two or three weeks longer, per-
haps as late as August 1. Fortunately, all
the big supply bills are in a way to be en-
acted before July l. so that there will be
little danger of the need to pass emergency
provisions continuing the existing laws in
order to maintain the government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-27
Wifely Appreciation,

There's one thing 1 will say about Char
ley" said young Mrs Torkins; "he has a
lovely disposition, even If he doesn't always
display it at home"
How do you know"
81 heard some of his Wall street friends
talking about him. They say he is a per-
feet lamb"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-27
The Kings Favor,

The list of coronation honors'' bestowed
by King Edward in recognition of the cere-
mony which his Illness has deferred has been
promulgated as though no hitch had oc-
CURED in the program. 1t is exceptionally
long and includes many marks of royal
esteem which are inspired clearly by the
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Infringing on woman's Franchise.

1t has been reported that the Pennsylya-
MIA Railroad Company has ordered its en-
ployes at the Jersey City station ''to stop
ali persons from exchanging kisses upon
the arrival and departure of trains in this
station If this report Is true the sftua-
ton is serious, and we may expect it to
grow more so. There is no franchise which
women prize more highly that the right to
kiss and be kissed Some women will swim
a creek in the coolest weather to kiss a
friend.
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SHOOTING STARS.
Evidently a Novice.

How do you know that man Is an mex
perenced reporter?"
Because" answered the city editor che
wrote a weather story without once men-
tioning Jupiter Pluvius or old SOL"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-27

A snapshot camera is used in Albany, N.
Y, as means Of identifying delinquent
policemen The subjects are not expected
to look pleasant"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-27

The fact that enormous quantities of beef
nave been exported despite the shortage
here is puzzling many people. But the beef
trust Is too busy with other matters to ex-
nj in
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The Dignity of Degrees

GLOW is a truly successful man to be dis
tinguished?"
by his initials. He wears them after his
name instead of before" Iii.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-27

The Sultan of Turkey has been showing a
very remarkable inclination to keep out Of
trouble for some little time past
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-27

Mayor Low of New York will find time
to indulge in some heart-to-heart talks with
the public through the newspap ers Mr.
Low realizes that reform, even If it may
not be entirely effectual, may always be
made more or less interesting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-27

The weather prophets at least feel rea.
sonably safe in predicting some moderately
warm weather for July.
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Prophecies!
From the New Y

From the New York Tribune.
1t is surprising how many prophecies
concerning King Edward are now recalled
which were never heard Of before! There's
nothing like prophesying after the event.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-27
An Unfortunate Habit.

THE full dinner pail doesn't seem to fig
ure as a political argument among you
people,
NO., answered the obstinate Filipino
For years we have been accustomed to
pay attention to nothing except the full
water bucket. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-27

When affairs in Pennsylvania cease to be
so pressing Senator Quay may find time to
revert to his schemes for Christianizine the
Chinese
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-27

The man who celebrates with a tin horn
has shown the same lack of finer feeling in
London that characterizes his conduct over
here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-27

The immense number of insurance policies
issued on the life of the King Of England
constitute a reminder that in this day bust
ness stops for nothing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-27

When Herr Most was sentenced to year
in the penitentiary he tried to make a
speech. year of silence for him repre-
sents a severe penalty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-27

The adoption of the Panama route ought
to cause Paris to ring with cries Of 'Vive
Mark Hanna" and similar expressions Of
approval. .-.s- -
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Our Next Task.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
We have delivered the Cubans from
Spanish oppression. Our next task is to
free them from the tyranny Of King Henry
Sugar Beet Oxnard.
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Chance for Carneeis

From the indianapolis News,
IL Mr.. Carnegie Is still disposed to relieve
a suffering people he might buy ont ireland
from the English landlords and give 1t over
to the present tenants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-27
A Modest R.en,,ast

From the Memphis Scimitar.
Will Mr.. Oxnard kindly take his foot OF
the Seuate?
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Glorious Fourth.
From the Philad

From the Philadelphia Press.
Congress is to adjourn on July 3. What
a glorious Fourth we shall have!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-27

1t must be said for Senator Mason that
ne does not make the somewhat common
mistake of always taking himself seriously
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-27

Mr. Bryan has not been encouraged TO
put great deal of faith in a populist nou.;-
nation as a mascot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-27

Washington may have to wait little for
Its union station, but 1t will be a good one
when it arrives
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-27
Only to Consumers,
From the indianapolis News.

The beef trust Is not boosting the prices
that have to be paid to the farmer. That
Is not Its usual way of making money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-27

Ii Is always easy to dig up prophecy to
III any event that has already taken place.
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Fourth of Julv Cas11altie

From the Birmingham Ledger.
The Fourth of July approaches and usual
ly the casualty list is longer when the day
Is done than after Spanish war battle
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Jewelry Reduced

O2c for Pearl Necklaces reduced from
SeSS 49c. Only CSC for Jcweled Fan
Chains, reduced from S1.4s. Only 25c for
those Soc Cupid Heart Lockets. DC in
stead Of SOC for Ladies' Leather Watch
Fobs, with harness fittings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-27

An Improvement Suggested.
The automobile,
To take no chance,
Should always carry
An ambulance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-27
Fans Reduced.

RI for 10c japanese Fans: &c for 15c
Wv Fans; 12c for 25c Fans. These are
folding frns. A few cool days create half
prices ind less.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-27
Gloves Reduced.

OC for 25c 2-clasp Isle Gloves: SOC
for 3-button Silk Gloves; 81 for
$3.50 16buttOn-length silk Gloves. All
sizes, In black, white and grays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-27

Sn 20 for Wash Skirts. in dress and
walking lengths. Choice of
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OSC for superior White Linon Shirt
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sizes.
soc for the Waists in plain colors and
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demand these are reduced to Soc for
choice. Black and white effects are In
cluded.
SOC, for Lawn Wrappers that you'll ad-
NIT to be extra good value at 81.
Full width, careful finish, pretty designs
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eady=to=Wear Things.

Some of the prettest dresses that will be eashor
and mountain this will be distributed from the Paa
Royal tomorrow They high priced dresses reduced thu
therel be scramble for them And for cheaper things
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NeckWear Reduced.
Wells Reduced.

pic for any 25c Handkerchief tens
of thousands TO choose from. Only
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