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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-14
Aston and Carnegie,


Andrew Carnegie may have his faults,
but he is not ashamed OF being an American
citizen. In that he is in striking contrast
with William w. Aston Both are wealthy
men; both spend much of their time abroad
but Carnegie swore away allegiance to the
British queen to become an American citi-
zen, while Aston surrendered his American
citizenship to become a British subject.
Through some persons mistake, Carnegie
appointed justice of the peace and
deputy lieutenant for the district in Scot
land in which his Skibo estate is located
The rule has been to appoint the owner Of
that estate TO those positions, and Carnegie
accepted the offices as merely honorary
There little stir about it in the house
of commons, and Carnegie had to eAp plain
and regarded the appointments as merely
honorary and matters of form
Americans, whether native or aaturaiiZed,
would better follow CarncGie'S than Aston ;
example, when going abroad or. returning
to the land of their birth. The least that
any American can Go is to stand UP for his
country wherever he is. Slorying in ITS re-
publican institutions and its freedom from
old world fogyisms and inequalities. We
can have no feeling but respect TO the for
egncr who comes to this country with the
hope of lettering himself and enjoying 4
larger liberty, but we feel only conteupt
for the rich American who abandons the
position of American sovereign to be-
come a foreign subject, merely because his
money will count for more away from
home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-14

Richard Croker should not draw too
heavily against his account as a states
man. In matters of rounding-up the boys
and presenting them at the polls early on
the day of election he is an authority. In
the distribution of patronage and "favors
after success at the polls has been achieved
he has shown that he possesses an init
mate knowledge of his organization, and
that he does not stick at little things. AS
he frankly admits. he works in such cir
cnmstances for his own pocket every time.
But beyond this he has established no
claims to consideration.
Yet Mr.. Croker has ambition to deal with
bigger things. and displays it, Conspicu-
Gus success a local boss does not sat
isfy him, and 50 he takes up questions of
national and International moment He
left home. he admits, expansionist. He
believed We should hold the Philippines
and all the other new possessions, and adj
vance ourselves along world lines of trade
development He returns he confesses
with the opposite view of our duty. He
has changed his mind. While abroad he
saw things in a new light. And SO, having
changed his mind, he frankly makes
avowal. 1t is the small man who hestates
to confess a change.
that brought about this change. While
abroad, Mr.. Croker occupied with his
racing stable. He was obliged to spend a
good real of time in the paddock and the
betting ring, and to mingle with sportsmen
and trainers and jockies Such men know
little about politics and care less. If their
horses are kept fit and going at top speed
they are content. Mr. Croker would have
found them poor companions for a discus
sion of the United States as world power
The cable reported no interview between
him and Lord Salibury. Mr.. Balfour, it is
well known. gives his leisure to golf Be
sides. Englishmen, from stable boys to
statesmen, are all in favor of America as
a world power.
Has Mr.. Croker been entirely frank? Did
he change his mind in England, or on ship
board coming home? Didn't he leave Eng
land an eXpansionist and land in New York
with his coat turned? And who of his fell
low passengers is likely to have turned it
for him?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-14
Those Terrible One-Pounders


If it is true that the British consul at
Chicago has protested against the arming
of the practice yacht Idler with two rapid
fire One-pounderS to be used by the Illinois
naval militia, it does not follow that his ac-
ton is important. The consul is reported
to contend that the armament of the Idier
is in violation of the treaty between the
United States and Great Britain, which
limits the naval force of either power on
the great lakes to just one gun more than
nulty. AS matter of fact there is no
treaty to this effect, but simply an agree
ment.
The agreement is of value to the Canadian
politicians. They bring it up whenever they
want the British lion to do little roaring
that will be heard in the back districts
Just now Sir Wilfrid Laurier is playing for
the gallery that has been accustomed to
throw bouquets at Sir Charles Upper only.
Laurier wants some of those bouquets and
the agreement probably affords him an OPP
portunity to stir up Great Britain to ask
Tdler
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-14
The Sanitation of Cuba.
From the Boston Journal.

1t speaks eloquently of the contrast be-
tween the American and the Spanish regime
in Cuba that the illness of one American
soldier with yellow fever in the Havana
garrison is published as a bit of news of
great importance. 1t was not, of course to
be expected that the fever would be driven
out of Havana in a single year as COM
the sanitary regeneration of the Cuban cap
ital has been perfectly accomplished. But
a year ago in Havana, and all over Cuba,
Spanish soldiers were sickening and dying
with yellow fever by hundreds and by thou
sands, and nobody thought anything about
it. 1t sad. but wasn't it inevitable!
Had not the plague demanded just that an
nual sacrifice from the Spanish army in
Cuba for a hundred and fifty years?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-14

FROM the Dayton tOhlo) uefaiu
The Washington Star advises that ''im-
patient citizens should be just, and remem-
Der that 1t will take Mr.. Root at least
pines.
And in the meantime, Mr.. Root should
have the hearty approval of his fellow-cit-
liens. He takes up an important duty at
momentous time, and may make few
mistakes. That he may be a medium of
bringing about peace In the Philippines in
the near future Is the wish OF every Amer
lean.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-14

1t probably tries the patience of pugi-
list severely to be obliged to spend so many
years in idle debate before settling down
to the enjoyment of Il luxurious income
from the saloon business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-14

of being sincere in his public utterances,
and it is useless to expect him to be con-
sistent when the great game Of politics is
under way and he is working out his pre-
liminary strategic movements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-14

Richard Cookers future will not be ham
pered by any assertions he may choose to
make about his opinions. There is nothing
in his record to prevent him from remodel
ing his principles to suit his politics as often
as emergencies may arise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-14

France will, of course, assume to be su-
perior and invite attention to the manner
in which it has eclipsed all army scandals
hitherto attempted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-14
A Call.

Let's have another conference and seek
The Hague once more!
Let's plan a universal peace to reach from
shore to shore
And stop us private citizens who feel in
clined to fight
From lynching one another and from shoot
ing left and right.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-14

The decision OF John J. Ingalls, to reap
pear in Kansas politics tends to confirm the
report that Mrs. Lease means to devote her
entire time To spiritualism
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-14

1t is a comfort to reflect that William
Waldorf Aston will not be requested to
write any magazine pieces on how to be-
come famous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-14

1t may occur to Mr.. Henry Watterson
that for a man who has no office in pros
pect he is being called on to shoulder a
great deal of trouble and responsibility
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-14

If Jerry Simpsons predictions could al
ways be thus relied not to come true,
Kansas might give him permanent en-
ployment as a cyclone prophet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-14
SHOOTING STARS.
A RemnrkabIe suectme1

what is there in that interview to get so
excited over?" asked the cold-biooded citi-
zen.
why, don't you see, it's one of the most
remarkable productions of its kind seen in
months. The man who gave it out hasn't
denied word of it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-14

Possibly Mr.. Sam Jones Of Ohio does not
think it would be fair to go ahead too &C.
lively with his campaign while Mr.. Hanna
Is out of the state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-14

'They say remarked the candid friend
that you ought to be disciplined.
"Why?' inquired Dom Paul.
Because you won't give them any salts
faction when they ask you questions"
"Humph. l have at least the honor of
being criticised as one of the few diplomats
who hasn't talked too much
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-14

For man whose mind was reported to be
failing, Dreyfus manages to make some
wonderfully pertinent and discriminating
remarks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-14

Dreyfus' enemies still have some hope of
catching him on a charge of dsordery con-
duct or contempt of court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-14

Aguinaldo might try to induce several
European countries to recognize him in a
round robin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-14

EyIn order to avoid delays, ON ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any Individual connected with the
Office. hut sfmDly to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Depart
ments, according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-14


Were you present when that witness tes-
titled in the Dreyfus case"
Yes. 1t was inspiring. His enunciation
was good, his gestures superb and his cos
tune appropriate
But did he tell the truth?'
Why-you don't expect one to notice
everything do you?"
His Gentle EgOtism.
OF course said the Filipino leader, as
he held up his neck and fastened on his
gold collar with a hammer, "of course,
greatness has limitations
ITO be sure
But You can't blame a man who has
undergone hardships in attaining eminence
for being trifie jealous"
Certainly not
L don't know that l should do anything
about it, but Id like to know if any one
is trying to steal my thunder 1 wish you'd
keep your eyes and ears open and let me
know if anybody is trying to pose as the
Aguinaldo of Boston,"
Birds of n Feather.
l used to be fond of those sayings which
So much in a space very small:
That birds of a feather go flocking to-
gether
l heard. 1t seemed best of them all.
But I've taken my proverbs repentantly
down.
That one shall be wiped from the list.
Since r. Croker is found coming placidly
round
AS an 'anti-imperialist.'
| don't contradict. but / sigh as l gaze
On the maxim which once was SO fine.
In sadness l turn from the page where
men learn
All the wisdom of life in line.
When any one quotes that old adage to me,
That adage so cherished of yore,
With a care-shadowed brow l shall sigh
and say How
About Croker and Edmunds and Hoar?''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-14
Fourth foo

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From
Day to- Day,

Especially during August, the most
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management of this store Adjust
ments are constantly being made,
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DDS are being brought in, when prac-
ticable. to sustain and even increase
the facility of service at our counters
and to add to the saving you make
by availing of the opportunities we
are daily offering.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-14

Unfortunately the Position Canada wants
to take In this boundary dispute is on our
side of the line,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-14
Muslin
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much more than the com btned CIR
culatiOn of the other Washington
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-14
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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-12-08
CHRISTMAS NEcKTrEs.

reluctant to wear even a bought one
selected by woman. 1t is possible,
however, to overcome his prejudices II
one can make tie which Is more at
tractive than the purchased ones To
that end never attempt n made up
scarf, which can only be successfully
accomplished by professionals. There
are straight scarfs of various styles
to be tied by the wearer which require
only ncatness and good taste to be
easily made by the amateur Chief
among these are the four-n-hand ties.
These have Il narrow ncckband and
are wider at one or both ends and are
lnterlined with stiffened cotton flannel
to give them frmness. 1t Is possible
to select very attractive and suitable
materials for them Mt the dress silk
counter, materials which are much
more refined and delicate than those
stores. Half u dozen four-in-hands in
a box would be acceptable TO most
men II the colors were wisely chosen.
There might be one each of pearl, sill
yer gray. and navy blue faille, another
of gray satin with tiny white stripes,
another of dark blue satin with white
pin dots, another OF fine blue and
white check. A newer tie is an Eng
lish style, with very broad ends, one
larger than the other. These must be
made of silk which is alike on the two
sides, as only the neckband is lined
Very small figures and subdued colors
are always to hc chosen. A picture is
given of the two shapes, but the wo-
man who is uncertain of herself would
better buy cheap tie of the desired
style, rip it apart and use it as a model.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-12-08
His Dream.

From Life. Papa lat the breakfast
table)-Willie, my boy, why are you
looking so thoughtful? Are you not
feeling well?
Willie very seriously)-Yes, papa;
but 1 had strange dream this
morning.
Papa-Indee What was II!
Willie-I dreamed, papa, that |
died and went to heaven; and when st.
Peter met me at the gate, instead of
showing me the way to the golden
streets, as expected, he took me out
into large field and in the middle of
the field there was a ladder reaching
away up into the sky and out of sig mt.
Then st. Peter told me that heaven
was at the top, aud that in order to
get there | must take the big piece of
chalk he gave me and slowly climb
the ladder, writing on each rupg
some sin had committed.
Papa (layipg down his newspaper
And did you finally reach heaven,
my con?
Willie-No, papa, for just as l was
trying to think Of something to write
on the second rung, looked up into
the sky and saw you coming down.
Papa-And what was coming
down for, pray?
WIllie-That's iuet what | asked
you, papa, and you told me you were
going for more chalk.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-12-08

out attracting instant attention.
Ano,hcr magnii ,ent cocp,e "erc NJ?
add MRS. Strukosch, the later The Clara
louise kellogg Of the sage. 1 have
eeep the Strakosehes who have uncon-
'entional tastes, sped two c. thcee
hours s& time IN Mai AS 4O-cent taGle
d'hote restaurant, with its fat and
bare-armed mistress. its bare board
floors end its huge bowl of peasRnt
soup, into which every newcomer
dipped an ambitious lndle-tbe place
which figures under one name or an
other in about every story Of New York
bohemian life by Hickey Gihr. James
y. Ford and orher writers upon this fas-
oinatmg theme.
il was an odd sight, the magnificent
woman blazing viii jewels and elabo-
rately dressed, surrounded by such
queer specimens a. shabby humanity
as carqregate ia Mar.G's. ~ The end
--aitar other people L9i sung or re-
citad, according 10 thci" talcnts, the
mnste" ui ceremonies for the everirg
usual" Mickcy l'iLn, IL 4 NyP, ore OF
The regular 1rdradrg RICH; gatherings
would announce Hrs. Strakosch.
Thea. In the ioW-Val'ed room IN the
basement O. LAT din9y ectirg houae on
the West side. You would hear music
wei! woc,h while from IA woman well
worth looking at
New York will soon have another
handsome couple to admire when Col.
aeber, stauored at Governors island,
marriss Celia Miles, Gaugnter CT Gen.
Nelson \. Mes. Col. heher is six iees
two inches in height ana as handsome
as Morse god, IGst in me p'in.e OF
life and fai" and strong. Miss Miles has
inherited tina splendid presence that
makes Gen. Miles the observed o. all
observers wherever he goes. she is five
feet ten inches ,all fai Of comDleyion
though less 50 than her love-, and Is
maguifceu,ly moloed by every form of
outdoor exercise that an army officer
daughter can take rp. Sh" j. one of he
best horscNuinrI m the counu'y. She
has n fine, thouEAtiul face, and has
been her fathers IAN COS, cpuStaur com
pauion for yeers. whenever she could
escape .ta.u scc.ui. 50 mura, indeed,
is she his ,aGn that her playful nick
zane t1t him Nelly sometimes es-
capes hey in public; il sounds odd
enough when applied by II girl 10 such
II big, impressive 'Hau.
I p:edir, tina. ,he E,bers will make
II sensation in town by sheer 'orce OF
personal beauty. They will never do
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-12-08

umn about a ~
crawling up wall and bring you near
to tears by nis description Of the poor
fly's hard life. One Of .he seddest ihinSs
! ever read was HIS story Of a htGe bird
found frozen to death outside window
where 1t had been daily fed.
Once Mickey, whose real name IL
Ernest Jarrold, tried an experiment
He was in a street car Iate at nignt. OPP
posite sat lady with "A sympathetic
face.
81 resolved" says Jarrold, that
would make that lacy speak to me in
pity before she got oil the car, without
first addressing her or moving to at
tract her atten don. SO began to look
sad; then the corners of ray mouth
went a-tremble, an faith the tears were
near falling, but with mans strength
[ tried 20 restrain them. } oit iay lip. !
winked. | looked hard al ire floor. All
this time, mind you, had not moved II
muscle of my body. | vas broudinR on
my sorrows, devil knows what they
were"
But was it not hard to simulate
tears?"
stimulate nothing" says Mickey.
Faith, | could hardly keep from cry
ing in earnest. | had only TO think
what a sad rascal ] have been; only to
brood for moment upon washed youth,
spent opportunity, lost endeayor-and
the thing was done. Soon noticed that
the lady seemed uneasy, ] never looked
up; the more she wriggled the more |
sat still and tried TO dissemble my grief,
At last she could stand il no longer.
Bending over and speaking in n soft,
low tone, she said: You must be very
unhappy, sir. II is sad sight 10 see
man weep like that. Is there any
thing that -
with a start looked up, 'Eh? said
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-12-08
Increased Ice Capacity

In addition to doubling the capaci-
ty of the storage reservoir at the ice
plant, internal improvements are con-
templated which will increase the
capacity of the plant from fifteen to
twenty tons per day. This will be
accomplished by passi.g the coils
which carry the amenia back from the
freezing tank to the condenser through
the water tank from which the cans
are filed. Az present tho water is
run into the cans at a temperature of
about 90 degrees, but by the new ar
rangement the temperature Will be
lowered to 35, making great saving
in the time re quired to freeze. And
there are other improvements con-
templated which will add still more
to the plants capacity. All of which
is gratifying to lola people.
The Leavenworth Times states that
William Pennington has bought
1.-THE Metropolitan" and will be glad
to see his friends, and leaves the in
telligent Kansas public to guess what
that means.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-12-08

ing the first hours Of theirs, was a SHELL
Of rood. all angles and cupolas and 2i'l-
crackery. IL ueW one viii lie three
stories high, built as solidly as white
stone. brick aud terra Gotta cap he MADE,
austere in outward aspect Ire an Eng
i'sh country house, within a mai eel u
magnificent furaishiugs. No wood wilt
be used 81 It's "onstruction, except
where absolutely Necessary
The plans are 90 be copy GIFTED, part
iy to prevent other nrlliouaifss from
initiating them. but Ihl' more 10 prevent
" possible the uevspapers from print
ing pictures OF the new house, as they
did Of the old.
An extremely nice point OF law is here
involved. Can a TnHh protect his house
from such picturing by The copyright
law? Bruce P"ice, the architect, who
has looked into this question carefully,
once told me that II was useless to at
tempt Il. Fly slightly changing the de-
tails any copyrighted house plum or ele-
Nation can De used by anyone who
wishes; the only real protection an ar
chitect has f6T the work OF hih brain Is
the decency Of other architects, and
that is usually Sufficient.
OF course the newspaper publication
of plans and views is ldite another mat
ter from their use Ey arcIte",s. The
supreme court OF Michigan has ruled
that there ia nothing in the principles
of the common law to punish one for
publishing pictures OF a house, without
the consent OF the owner. An artist, for
Instance, can include house in RS gem
eral view OF hit of landscape; an anna
teur photographer can snapshot It;
class from .. Young ladies' seminary can
sketch II. II they trespass, that is an
other meter; bu: the mere fact OF max
ing or publishing the picture does not
entitle the plaintiff (the seeker Of an in
junction, for instance) to a judgment,
u will be interesting to see whether
Mr.. Vanderbilt will win out against the
newspapers. II | were betting man |
know which side would back.
OWEN LANGDOE.