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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02

this Ohio monster to continue his killings.
AS 1t Is. the various police bureaus Of the
country have now come into such close
communion. with frequent exchanges OF
information. that 1t should be possible to
put the authorities quickly on guard when
ever a man or woman disappears from
the community.
OF course, there will always be more or
less crime. and the best hope Is that by
sharpening of the detection methods the
percentage Of unsolved crimes will steadily
diminish. This city now has three murders
on the register which are apparently be-
yond possible solution-the killings Of Hall,
the shoemaker. several years ago. Of Mrs.
Dennis and of Mrs. Jordan. There remains
in process OF possible solution the killing
of Gozman. for which a suspect Is now in
custody. This is perhaps not long roll in
comparison with some other cities, but 1t Is
nevertheless unpleasantly suggestive of the
possibility of crime going undecided. For
tunateiy. the Homeses and the Knapps are
rare Developments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02
Commissioner Mcfarland.

The reappointment Of Commissioner Mac
farfand two months ahead of the expiration
of his term is a deserved compliment to
that official, whose services during the past
three years have warranted tine considera-
ton OF TO other possibility than his con-
tinuance in office. President Roosevelt evil
IDENTIFY desired that there should be no
chance Of a lapse between terms because Of
any temporary absence from the city. and
1t was eminently appropriate that he should
thus give the Senate opportunity to act
upon the name before the close Of the regu-
lar session. thus setting at rest any doubt
which might have fingered In any mind as
to his judgment Of Mr.. Netherlands emil
rent suitability for the position. The Com
missioner has served the District admirably
in every respect. Standing for progress.
for the proper adjustment of the relations
of the District and the federal government,
for the material welfare of the people OF
the capital in every line. he has worked
hard throughout his term. both in his adj
ministrative capacity and In his representa-
ton of the Districts interests at the Capt.
toll, and he not only deserves this compli-
ment, but the District Is entitled to a con-
tinuance of his eminently acceptable and
valuable services. A prompt confirmation
will now be In order
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02
Beet-Sugar Anti-Imperialists.

Is 1t no more than a coincidence that most
active among those who are opposing the
passage of the Philippine tariff bill are men
who have recorded themselves as ardent
anti-imperiaiists? Does the beet sugar in
terest in Colorado demand of that states
senator's that they now deliberately place
in jeopary the welfare of the entire Philip
pine people? Or Is the cfamor of the beet
sugar interest. so fearful of a most remote
possibility of injury at the hands of Philip
pines sugar. serving as convenient excuse
for an opposition which may result in the
weakening of the American sovereignty in
the Islands through a revival Of the spirit
of revolt? These are burning questions.
They should be satisfactorily answered un-
less those who are trying to shoulder the
tariff bill out of the way champions of
the Colorado sugar beets are willing to stand
before the country as anti-imperialists to
the extent OF doing more by their opposition
to this simple act of justice and succor to
harm the Filipinos than all the soldiers of
the United States. Perhaps the beet-sugar
amti-impenalist will come to be recognized
as distinct brand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02
The Crime Mania.

Alfred Knapp the Hamilton, Ohio, mon
ster who has just confessed to the murder
of five women. is an interesting as we'll s
a revolving type of criminal comparable in
some degree with the Infamous Ripper" of
London, whose identity. though doubtless
discovered by the police. was never formally
disclosed. Knapp, however, is unlike
Holmes, the arch fiend who a few years
ago terrorized all those with whom he came
in contact after few crimes had been
family traced to him. Holmes killed for
gain at first. and for some time during his
career OF poisoning. strangling and other
modes Of Staying. After he had started he
found 1t necessary 10 kill in order TO cover
his tracks. but so successful was he in this
line that the mania at last seized him, and
ne killed during the later period of his
career apparently for the sheer love of de-
stroying life.
Knapp. whose case has not thus far been
fully revealed. appears 10 be monster of
iniauity. fiend. killing for sport and the
qualification of bestial impulse. That he
succeeded in making way with four women
before his fifth murder led to his detection
pays a tribute to his adrotness. and re-
fleets small credit upon the law officers of
the communities where he worked. In these
days person does not suddenly disappear
for normal reason once in a hundred
times. In this city a few months ago
young woman did disappear, and after
many weeks OF absence turned up again
safe and In good health declaring that she
had merely been travelling for her pleasure
This temperance was so unusual as to
, attract wide comment. and 1t served to en-
phasize the fact that the conditions of mod
ern life do not favor such happy results of
mysterious absences
Therefore when man or a woman disap-
pears from the community the assumption
should always be that foul play has been
done. and the police officials should exhaust
every chance for the tracing OF possible
crime. When one of these series of crimes
by the same person is revealed the public
Is likely to sigh for some such system of
surveillance as that of Germany. where In
dividuals are traced closely in their move
ments- Thus. under that system. II would
have 6ssn difficult II not impossible. for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02
Duty to the Philippines.

From the New York Tribune.
1t is just possible that some democratic
senators might think it good politics to
block the Philippine tariff bill and then pro-
claim tina. the United States was incompe-
tent to govern the islands, and that the
whole policy of the republican administra-
ton was a failure. 1t is inconceivable,
however, that any republican should give
aid to that policy or fail to make all posi-
BILE exertion to vindicate both the honor Of
the nation and it's ability to perform the
tasks which it has undertaken. Everybody
whose judgment is worth anything declares
that lower duties on Philippine products are
absolutely necessarysfor the welfare Of the
islands and for the success Of our adminis-
frat ipp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02
A Blow at the Fire Department.

Congress has legisiated out Of Office the
present chief OF the fire department on q
technicality. the sinister purpose of which
Is obvious. Chief Dutton was named to his
position from what might be termed civil
life but he carried with him considera-
BILE acquaintance with the needs of the de-
partment. He had studied the workings or
the local fire-fighting system at close range.
with the eye of practical reformer. and
when he took charge at the Commissioners
urgent invitation he proceeded to carry out
his ideas in manner which Immediately
produced beneficial results and met with
the hearty approval Of the whole District.
So speedy and thorough was the better
ment which followed his selection that the
capital felt that 1t possessed at last one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02
Work at the Extra Session.

The Senate will have before it at it's extra
session only the treaties on which action
has been denied at this session. The Kas-
son reciprocity treaties are certain to fall,
and the isthmian canal treaty and the Gu
ban treaty appear to be hopelessly block
AIDED. A miracle might save them, but no
body Is looking for miracle In their be-
half
But why this blockade? If the public is
correctly advised, there Is a majority in the
Senate In favor OF both the canal treaty
and the Cuban treaty. Mr.. Morgan, almost
alone. Is holding the fort against the canal
treaty. He is aided by the time limit OF the
session. and not by senator's. The Cuban
treaty, 1t Is understood, requires only roll
call. There are votes, and to spare. for Its
ratification. If these things are true the
special session of the Senate will be so very
short the public will puzzle over matters no
little.
There is. indeed, very strong suspicion
that we have been witnessing at this ses-
sion of Congress the game of politics in its
mysterious, hide-and-seek form. The belief
is that things have not been what they
seemed. Nobody doubts that Mr.. Morgan is
entirely sincere He would If he could de-
feat the Panama project. But why was
not the Canai treaty Drought 10 lle lTOul
and kept there earlier in the session? Why
has interest In it been so intermittent that
thus. at the eleventh hour. one resolute and
uncompromising opponent is able to control
the whole situation?
Equally strange. too. has been the course
taken in the case of the Cuban treaty.
When Congress met in December the sta te-
ment that reciprocity with Cuba was safely
on the cards went unchallenged. The Presi-
denis reference to the subject In his mes
sage was brief Opposition from beet sugar
interests seemed to have disappeared. The
western senator's. we were told, were all in
line for the treaty. Why then was not that
treaty brought forward in time to insure
action? Why Is 1t found at this late hour
trailing behind the canal treaty, and failing
with that?
AS for the Kasson treaties they seem to
be as dead as door nails. They remain on
the Senate's table, and were placed there in
good faith by Mr.. Mckinley acting in ODE
dience to the authority of Congress. But,
at most, they serve but as reminders of the
fact that If reciprocity is to become more
than mere promise. subject for academic
debate. those republicans who sincerely be-
lieve in the policy must get to work and do
something
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02
A Discouraged Idealist,

There was a man who in his youth
Declared he'd always speak the truth.
And so he tried with might and main
The real truth to ascertain.
Whereer he went some men would say
my friend, truth lies the other way"
He struggled with an upright mind
The truth in everything to find.
But where one said This thing, know.
Another cried 1T is not SOP
So lest he break his youthful vow,
He lives in utter silence now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02

of the very best IRE departments In the
United States, Notwithstanding its small
sise and criticisms upon the system. which
were frequent and severe before. were sue
ceeded by a chorus of sincere praise. The
months have Justified these early appraise-
ments Of Chief buttons capacity. and 1t
was a shock to the community when the
House committee wrote into the bill pro-
vision which eliminated him. for no appar-
ent reason founded in experiences or in the
presidents of other large cities. 1t seems
inevitable that this Judgment should be now
executed. but 1t is to be hoped that the
retrogression will be only temporary and
that another year will see the mistake recti-
fled and the department placed again under
the command of an efficient administrator,
whether Mr.. Dutton be then available for
reappointment to his former post or not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02

The item which the House has generously
permitted to remain in the District appro-
priation bill providing for federal advances
to the District in case of deficit. after the
allotments have been carefully pruned be-
low the possibility of deficit, reminds the
local taxpayers, groanjng under the burden
of cash payments for the great permanent
works, of the minstrel joke current few
years ago descriptive Of certain boarding
house rules: In order to prevent fruit
being taken from the table, there will be no
fruit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02

Doubtless all friends Of the st. Louis ex-
position are reading with pleasure the re-
ports of the progress President Francis is
making in Europe. His reception In Eng
land has been exceedingly cordial, the king
himself giving the cue and promising an
exhibit of great value and interest Mr..
Francis now goes to France and Germany.
and in both countries is likely to repeat his
success in England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02
Typhoid Fever.

From the Buffalo Courier.
This and other countries are threatened
with the development Of typhoid fever to
the proportions Of a scourge. Concerted ac-
ton for sanitary Improvement perhaps may
accomplish much. but apparently each city
and town menaced by impurity Of its water
must, to a large extent, solve the problem
for itself as local conditions will permit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02
Rudeness of Audiences.

From the Baltimore American.
The bad manners OF audiences is becom-
ing a serious question. and lately actors OF
prominence, becoming FESTIVE under the in
corruption to their work from the rudeness
of those In front, have administered q re-
buke from the stage. This rudeness is
manifested In the late coming, now prac-
Ntically habit Of audiences, and In loud
talking and laughing while the play Is in
progress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02
Unreasonable.

81 don't believe that man ever deceived
anybody in his life," said the enthusiastic
friend.
"And yet" said Senator Sorghum, ''you
want me to give him employment. You
don't suppose have time to teach him the
rudiments of the business, do you?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02

Mr. Chamberlain might hope for more
enthusiastic good nature on the part of the
Beers If he were to send some other man
instead of appearing personal reminder
of his politics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02

With an eight million dollar Standard oil
dividend staring him in the face it is not
remarkable that young Mr.. Rockefeller
should be disposed to warn his Bible class
against an unreasonable prejudice toward
wealth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02

A number of populists have become so
prosperous that they can hardly undertake
TO go before the country with the old line
of arguments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02

There is no Easter bonnet trust; and yet
many people consider them unreasonably
expensive Perhaps this is another instance
where the small dealer Is at fault.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02

Mardi Gras at New Orleans was great
success this year. scarcity of coal did
not prevent the American public from max
ing merry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02

The magnates manage to keep up enough
interest in their movements during the win
ter to give base ball standing as an all-the-
year-'round game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02

Secretary Cortelyou will be given an OPP
portunity to set the commerce of this coun-
try an example tending to discourage any
ostentatious display of financial resources.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02
A Philanthropic Dream.

i've thought of splendid thing to do
with my money said the philanthropist 7"
"Going to donate a library?"
No" ...-s
Found a college?"
mo. I'm going to endow some coal mines
and slaughter houses, to be conducted with
consideration for the purchasing capacities
Of the public as well as for private profit"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02

Now that the blockade has been raised,
Venezuela can proceed to business or to
revolutions, as circumstances may suggest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02

1t is stated that no passengers were killed
in railway accidents in Great Britain last
year. But Great Britain does not cover a
great deal Of territory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02

1t looks as If there were more or less
champagne advertising to be gotten out OF
the Meteor launching, even at this late
date
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02

Washington observes with sad surprise
that there are cities whose streets are still
banked up with snow and ice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02

Another European lecturer is trying to
teach people to be artistic and cultivated
Art as well as religion has its Dowies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02

March seems disposed to do its duty as
far as possible as a spring month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02

The new Havemeyer baby is lucky In
FAINT 1t will not be dependent on the cor
ner confectioner for sugar plums.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02
The Tillman Standard.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
We can only ask that the southern states
be not judged by the Tillman standard Of
yerbosity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02
SuperHuity.

De way dis worf Is runnin'
l dunno what to think;
De river stahts a freshet
When / only wants a drink.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02

One of the wisest things the d. A. r. does
is to decide on Washington as the place for
holding the next congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02

Invitation to March.
From the New York Mall and Express
Come. grippy spring! Ethereal wildness,
cCvaal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02

"Annutheh great danger bout de trusts,
said Uncle Eben, lis dat dey's gwinter temp
people to put in de time wifi long ahgu-
ments, when dey orter be earnin' two dol
lars q day"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02
SHOOTING STARS.
A Comforting Assuranc.

do you think that am competent to I'LL
this government position?'' said the con-
scientious man.
Don't have moments doubt" answer
ed the friend, who is rich in worldly ex-
perience. Anybody who is smart enough
to get a political place nowadays is smart
enough to fill it,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02

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! such prices as we're quoting .
= fK( onS them. It's against all
~ ethicH of old-time storekeep- .
ing, to. reduce new goods. but .
z this is nQk an old-time store. The :
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I Jap. Silk Waists that1l wash,
{ in white and linen color, corded
and tucked. S. CT OQ .
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/ Taffeta Silk Waists, in black,
I white and light blue, tucked .
: yoke, front, back and tucked .
: sleeves; new position collar,
+ trimmed with large silk GRO
5 cheted buttons, new style
: sleeves and cuffs. Waists that
! register S. worth. S2 O9 !:
: Our price,. pOe>O .
) Black Sateen Waists, tucked
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I trimming. ST. Waists. 49,
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|: in all the new weaves-new :
{ collars and collars and cuffs
I some trimmed with pearl but ;,
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! stocks and bows-in fact, the
! newest effects in waist OOr
! dom. SLIGO values for S>S'
+ A new shipment of Black
: Sateen Petticoats, with founces
!! and rows and 3 rows of ruff .
i fles and knife pleated ruffles. All ,
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I New Stocks in etamine .
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02
The New Foulard Silks.

They the seasons styles in correctly small designs to
much used for shirt waist While the of yard
much less than the usual price, the saving in the cost
of dress is very material
Twiled csc Satin Fousrds the
$1,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-02
Clinging Fabrics.

These graceful Lightweight
Wool Fabrics are to be more
than ever the yogue-and
Palais Royal prices are to be
less than prevailing.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-08-26
BLACK LIST LEGAL
A Far Reaching Opinion By ST. Louis
Federal Judge
WESTERN UNION WINS A VICTORY
This JuGgs Asserts That ~ rlbership
in Union is Sufficient Grounds
For Discharge of Workmeu.

st Louis, Special Judge Rogers. i1
the United States Circuit Court. re
Gently handed down an opinion. sus;-
taining the dcmurrc. Of II, Western
Union Telegraph Company IN the labor
injunction case ot Bcvcr =; al against
that company. In the written npiuiou.
Judge Rogers Susjajns every poiut
urged by Attorney E'cnicas Sa,itI.
representing the defendant company.
holding that the company has The SD
snlutc right to dismiss cmuloycs be-
cause they belong To tie union. or Ccs
any other reason that there can "a,
no conspiracy to do a lawful act: til.tr
the so-called black list may be miu-
tained for the use Of others.
This case resulted from a bill fled
by Telegraph Operator Arthur Boyer
and others. alleging they wcrc mcus-
bors of the Commercial Teleyraphers
Union Of America. local lodge No. -
Of ST. Louis and ihat The" rad bec-a
discharged from the 5 r"ice of tGe-
Western Union Telegraph C0mpau,
solely because they hclCugcd to tie
Western Union from dis Lar.i ~ alir
omployc because of membership in the
union. and the St Louis off crs OF Tho
Western Union from cons piring to that
ond, and to prevent interference ~
any kind with the union. a.d 10 1ro-
Vent the Western Union from main
tanning Il black list and placing rhcrc-
on the names Of those VINO might Ne
discharged because 0f being mc5abcTs
of the union. The Western UniGu
Company dcmurrcd "a the nill. aGG
this demurrer was sustained ~ Judge
Rogers, of Arkansas. sitting in tIls
United States Circuit Court tctty
Judge Rogers held that the Western
Union had the absolute right to dts
charge employees not undt~ cOntr;fct tssiI
10 !ations with the company. for ANY
cause or without cause: that Ike
right exists en- the part Of the Gun
pioyeS 20 sever their relations ViLl,
the company for any cause or withpdt
cause; that if contract Ct employ
ment is violated. the recourse OF t.Ie
employe is at law, ana no; bV a bill in
equity, such as was hrcugn; in ulis
case: that there can he no conspiracy
to commit n lawful act such as i,e
held to be the discharge 4 the com
panys employees. because OF setnG
members Of the unicns: ,ha; the cCr0-
panv had the right "a maintain Il list.
IN which might be piacCd TIE names
of discharged employees ana The cause
Of discharge. and this list might nc
given others. provided It's coct. :.Is.
were truthful and its circulation hon
est; tha' as the bill alleged tf.e union
was formed for moral and y Cper pIr-
poses there should exist nj CcjcCt.0u
upon the part OF an employe So a3V@
"a ii h.ac 80
that he was memGc- Cf such an
order
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-08-26
Oil COmn1nv Fails

Norfolk. Special! Oliver Re
nning Company. Fred Oliver. socrc-
tary and treasure. owning "a iarr;e.
plant for the refining q c,rtun seed
Gil and other products cf cot:ou se.ci.
on the southern branch ct The Eliza
beth River, hGs rail q ana King Wad-
dell. following salt in ccGity fled
in the United States Circuit Court
against tie Oliver Company by the
Williams * Flash Company of Ncy
York. has appointed Edward ; FLASH.
Jr., of New York and Percy 9 Step;l-
cnson. of Norfolk. receivers tu take
charge of the affairs of nc defendant
company as trustees and Cpcrato the
Oliver factories in NCrfols ounty for
the beneht of ali creditors ana mtiI
such time as the sGid a'..:rs caR be
wound up to the best Interests Of ali
involved. The receivers are appoint
ed under bond of S5G.Gc0 each