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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02
The Fif,y-sfxth Congress.

II HI F'ifty-sixth Congress confronrs
problems OF unusual difficulty and import
arre. is = comforting ~ consider that it
higgins work under conditions unusually
favorable tn success.
III " il in political agreement in both
branches with the President. The rule is
tHJr NE Congress elected between prsSi-
Dental terms is in its majority opposed to
.til- executive. The disapuointments that
iUvarirhIv follow the inauguration of new
President In the matter of the federal
patrnuts- alone always tell in the next
congressional campaign and, rule.
against III" party in power The disap-
rpiurm-uts arising from this cause were
tum"rorIS enough In the fail of 1S!'s and
tIr.r~ Mere other difficulties in the way of
republican success. But, in spite of them,
thu. republicans carried the House, and ma
t~ri,Ily increased their strength. securing
a comfortable majority, in the Senate. In
this particular. therefore the present Con-
gross * exception.
q Although thirteen months have
elapsed since the election. the instructions
delivered by the people th"n hold good to-
day Nothing has occurred since to change
them in their general bearing in the slight
est Sound money is still the most impor-
taHt of issues. and legislative action is on
thu cards in consonancc with the demands
of the time. The treaty with Spain had
not been signed in November of last year.
but its terms already stood Enthusiastically
indicated. and expansion consequently was
an accepted fact. The revolt subsequently,
of AguinaIdo did not change matters. With
the requirement Of thu new territory came
the necessity of controlling it: and in NOV
ing Immediately on AguiHaldo's works the
President soon had reason to feel that he
Lad taken both the wise and the. popular
course. Resides the state elections of last
month set all Of that matter at rest.
81 The House majority will be free at the
outset from any friction over the offices of
the House The contests for places have
all been settled il advance. and in way
to leave no heartburnings OF divisions. Men
Of large experience are in the lead. The
average is fifteen years of congressional
service to those who viii cut out the prin-
cipal work and direct its execution, The
Speaker is at once personally popular and
politically aggressive. He has no policies
to oppose to the policies Of his party. He
believes in hard work and plenty Of it,
and is doubtless prepared to Il" his share
II it And the probabilities are that, to
rFs,. extent of his influence. the business of
the session viii be pressed with energy by
the Speaker. and d seaSonabie adjourn
rnent with the table cleared. effected
The country manife<ts no uneasiness. and
has no reason to feel any. The policies
which have contributed toward making it
great and prosperous will be continued.
and whatever Of new legislation may be
necessary cannot be much. if a all, out
Of plumb il fashioned according to the
promises of those responsible for it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02
Cham berlain's Warning to r

Lord Rosebery criticizes Mr. Chamber
lains warning to France. The Paris papers
dismiss the colonial secretary's admon1-
ton as empty verbiage Nevertheless it is
a fair assumption that there will be a.
marked turning in the tide of French criti
cism Of the queen, and that ChamberIain's
rehuke viii have its good effect. 1t is to
be recalled that Sir Edmund Monson's hint
I" France to stop pin pricking" checked
the stream Of bitterness after the Fashoda
affair The French people are susceptible
TO threats Of foreign anger when they are
on the eve Of great entertainment to
which the world Is invited There Is too
much serious recoHstructive work to be
done in the French army before the re-
public can put a chip on it's shoulder and
dare any large power to knock it off Mr.
Chamberlain's warning was in every sense
Justified Lord Rosehery is too far re-
moved from the practical exigencies of
craftsmanship to gain much prestige as a
critic. having deliberately reduced himself
10 the position Of a diIletante in politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02

of so-called fashion. seeks excitement in
politics. and modestly wants to begin at
the top. And so on.
Then. in 1895, the democrats tripped up
on their vice presidential nomination. They
selected man Of ability and of irreproach-
able life. but he had no political following
at home, and he failed to satisfy the popu-
list allies. The populists were so displeased,
indeed that they insisted on making vice
presidential nomination of their own, And
thus Mr.. Bryan found himself with one
head and two tails, and at a serious dis
advantage on that account. Mr.. Watson
was Objectionable to the democrats, and
Mr.. Sewail to the popuiists.
For next year Mr.. Bryan should have
but one running mate, and he should be
most judiciously chosen. And maybe when
matters pass the stage of mere personal
compliment and the proper time comes,
the Nebraskan will yield to the necessity of
expressing a preference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02

From the st. Paul Dispatch


When that first 100000 cubic feet of wa
ter shall be turned into the Chicago canal
next month, it will find itself the forerun-
ner Of commerce. If the imaginings of the
Chicago press be equaled in execution the
entire maritime world will soon be an
chored al ker doors. She will be port of
two CULTS, the st. Lawrence and the Mex
lean.
With remarkable foresight Chicago has
dug this canal deep enough for such YES
sci as the Olympia. The Improvement of
the Illinois and Mississippi rivers would
make a grand trunk ship canal, which
would rival in its achievement the Russian
waterway from the Baltic to the Black.
1t would pass through the heart of the
richest country the earth, and would
bear such burden of commerce as no
natural water highway has ever known
Ships bearing the colors of all the nations of
the world would traverse its quiet waters:
there would be a procession 5000 miles long
from New Orleans to Montreal and the shin
yards along its course would yield Ameri-
can ships TO American waters.
This need not be an empty dream De
Lesseps cut the continent of Africa from
its Asiatie mooring, and cut partly in twain
the two Americas. Nicholas is cutting E,,-
rope through the heart. Chicago is on the
eve of halying the United States What
ever adds to the commercial expedition OF
the twentieth century will win the favor
OF that century.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02
Behind the Carving Knife.

Happy the man who. when the, autumn
chill
Braces the air with eXultant thrill,
Can look his turkey in the face and say,
Your presence here brings no regret to-
day
For when I carve you. an unselfsh skill
Sharpens my trusty blade and schools my
will.
In purest generousness l strive to peel
The luscious white meat with my dextrous
steel.
When each is served with what to him
seems best
! humbly make selection from the rest.
Nor breathe complaint, but say in accents
nice.
Pray let me help you to another Slice"
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years come
in turn.
Forbiiding him to eat ere he shall earn;
Commanding him to sit in solemn state
On guard Ger every other persons plate.
Lest some one should in modesty restrain
His bashfulness and fear to come again.
Happy the man whose philosophic soul
A. such q time his feelings can control;
Who. like martyr can sit up and carve
Aud catch some stray bits that he may not
starve;
" no scatters smiles and viands all about
With a kind heart and digestion stout.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02
Secretary Root ON Forte Rico.

Secretary Roots discussion oC tn case
ri Pnr-" Rico. iu JG- course nf his annual
2 -1rr g. . rriy tho most imrprtan. feat
..r. nj -n.H document. which al such 81 time
t- ...- .H..- Many possibilities fnr inter-
.--,- ~. people. 81. approaches ,na mat
-.r .~.u l--ar standpoint which he Is
r..r-...tr E.H n-.ri Zoo a~cguy- His hroaI
.-.rr..-srip- is that The people Of the
.-. .rE .r. as yet untitled 100 recognize the
an.-r NJ tho majority This tendency. H.
.. ..ra- Is the secret IT the unrest among
... H-sule OF VIE South American and
w.. f~lisn republics 7, must De chec kod
before --lE-goyerIueu; in all it, attributes
can re accorded To- Su-h populations with
ort in-olvirG many chances for trouble.
Secretary Root believes hat the process If
educating the Porto Ricans 10 a proper
appreciation of the American system can
readily. be- instituted with every prospect of
success Hy eXtsr.Iir-, To- the island Ger
tain IF The federal laws and customs and
by inausuraual - -af. degree. of local self
government. the inhabitants will quickly h.
brought mo contact with q majority power
which hey must respect. Ii Will bring %
trem definite practical benefits. which they
ar in "a condition TO appreciate. 1t will
mean -rn7o.her and more honest admins
tratinu. more equitable taxation, wider OPP
pnrtuuirir- for competition in the labor
field broader markets for their products.
more accessible educational advantages.
AMI above all Immunity from an irrespon-
srhle desrJtism from which there is no aD-
peal Mr.. Roots observations along this
line might very well serve as a model for
Congressional action. It IS 10 be assumed
that M Is in accord on This proposition
with ia" President and perhaps his report
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02
The Pulpit and Expansion.
From the Indianapolis Journal.

T TOIH Int IH'IIiI;! plIs JOuTILlI.
1t is significant as showing the growth OF
the sentiment Of expansion among thought
full men that two ministers in this city de-
voted considerable portion of their dis
courses last Sunday to an advocacy of the
theory of expansion of the influence and
scope of American civilization. And yet
neither of these clergymen could be claimed
as belonging to the Presidents party. Both
consider the question with reference to the
bearing of the extension of the influence if
not of the rule of the United States in lands
which know nothing of good government
or of that civilization which America rep
resents. While quite a number of clergy
men have expressed themselves with more
or less vehemence in opposition to the Phil
ippine policy, the more deliberate opinion OF
by far the larger number of preachers Is In
favor of expansion. They deprecate war
and its attendant evils, but beyond war
they are able to see that American control
insures civil and religious liberty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02
Diplomatic.

81 am sorry you asked me for that small
lean just now" exclaimed the friend. "It
is coincidence that has developed annoy
ing frequence."
I'm sorry if 1 have troubled YOU said
Mr. Fucash
NO trouble, except a sense of disap-
pontment. You my uncle is always
writing me letters of advice, He Is con-
tinually telling me to learn to say no and
your little requests always seem to come
just when l am practicing."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02

There is good news from General Otis to-
day to The effect that the American troops
at Bayonbong. once chosen as the rebel
capital. have captured d large insurgent
force and considerable property. besides re-
leasing seventy 81 niards and two Ameri-
can prisoners. A lieutenant with fifty cav
alrymen and three native scouts. per
suaded an insurgent general and 800 men
armed with Mausers to surrender. This
instance will perhaps be cited as a sign of
the tyranny of the minority
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02
Reliable Medicine,

DO you believe in mind cure?''
Yes" answered Mr. Meektons wife. at
sometimes works with matters of habit.
Every time I give Mr.. Meekton piece of
my mind about smoking it cures him for
several days"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02

\ western school teacher shut boy up in
a dark closet and threatened him with
ghosts. The boy went insane. Some school
teachers have a great deal to learn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02

Mr.. Bryan never has any complaint 20
offer about the railway sandwich and the
exOrbitant porter. If there is any one man
who should seem qualified to speak on these
evils of travel, it is he. Yet he clings to
free silver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02

If David B. Hills enemies gloat sufficient
ly over his retirement they may succeed In
advertising him into Importance once more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02

Great Britain may need an occasional
press-censor in its business, but II has had
too much experience TO depend on this kind
of talent for actual results
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02

So long 1t holds out as a meat and
grain center Chicago probably does not care
much whether it is revered as a musical
Mecca or not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02

Mr.. Roberts will in any event fare better
than the average pOlygamist, who may
think himself lucky if he keeps from being
arrested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02

The Sultan of Sulu has his dscomforts
but no doubt he has some satisfaction in
the fact that he does not hail from Utah.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02

Patience" said Uncle Eben. lis a great
thing. But doesn't like ter see 1t take hol
OF man so hand dat he jcs' waits all year
Icing foh de Christmas gif's to come in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02

Mr.. Choate appears to be pretty close to
one of these conversational crises which
come 10 nearly every diplomats career.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02

The Beers do not waste many words. But
they are extremely prodigal with ammuni
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02

The car does not indulge in any alliance
talk. but merely goes ahead and buys war
material
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02

Rhode Island has made its annual bow IS
one Of the great states of the Union be-
cause It furnished the President with his
TEanksgiving turkey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02
SHOOTING STARS.
Valuation.

Il am afraid you don't appreciate popu
larity at its full value"
II ought to be able to-" rejoined Senator
Sorghum. Il have paid for enough of it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-02
The Mormon and the Proven

There Is woman in each case
This life would seem like fun
Since 1 have ventured in this race
If there were only one.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-08
FINANCIAL PROBLEM.
Senator Allison Believes the Next
Congress Will Pass a Measure.
AGAINST ABRIDCINC SENAIE'SPOWER
Senator Stewart Does Not Favor Perma-
manent Board Of Arbitration to De-
prIye the Senate Of Its Consti-
tuti0nal PrerOgatives.

Washington, June Ex-senator AL
lison, of the senate finance committee,
in an interview yesterday, said
In my Judgment the next congress will pass
financial measure Ny Judgment also Is that
the finance committee will take up the financial
question anew. The bill agreed upon by inc re-
publican committee OF the house Will, no DOUBT
be laid before US In the nature Of suggestion
and we will consider II, as we Will other plans
which represent commendable features Per-
haps In the future we will meet with the gen
tlemen of the house, but nothing definite IN
that direction has been arranged.
"Have you any idea along what lines
the currency legislation will be
framedP" he was asked, to which he
replied.
do not anticipate any very radical measures
We want 10 maintain our standard ana NJ inc
same time give the country safe ana yeti
flexible currency. II Is said that we ought 70
declare for the gold standard but we are on the
gold standard now. The recommendations OF
the president relative 10 the issue OF national
BANK currency 70 'nr pap V" s,e,os m
a decrease IN IN the tax on national bank
circulation and the payment Of gold for
greenbacks when the latter are taken OUT
Of the treasury are all wor'ny u ena' ,n .oc
t hD ago a There nav be some new sugges
tons as for Instance some legislation regard
Ing our silver certificates, which will remove
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-08
A Charming Parlor Concert

The handsome parlors lat the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Pattison held
large party oi,music lovers Thurs,
day. The concert given by the
ladies Of the Episcopal church was a
pleasing success. Several selections
we're given on the @olian and pianola'
both of which rare instruments Mr..
Pattison possesses. The former re-
produces the most difficult selections
with pipe organ and orchestral
effects; the latter is new invention
by which any one can play the piano
with perfection. There were charm
ing vocal selections by Mrs. }. ID.
Niesley, Mrs. R. Gufin and Miss
Grace Wellington Of Salina; also on
harp and mandolin by Arthur and
Henry Miller. Mr.. Pattison was the
performer on aolian and pianola ex'
cept the closing selection which Miss
Eloise Pattison gave very nicely on
the pianola. The entire program
was unique and much enjoyed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-08
MODERN wooDMEN CONVENE.
Biennial session Of the Head Camp Meets
In Kansas City-Statistics Of the
Growth Of the Order.

Kansas City, Mo-, June 6.-The bust.
ness session of the head camp, Modern
'Noodmen Of America, assembled in
Kansas City's new Convention hall to.
day. Gov. Stanley delivered the ad.
dress Of welcome on behalf Of Kansas,
Mayor Jones for Kansas City, John
Sullivan for Kansas City woodmen and
James A. Reed for jackson county
woodmen. The response on behalf OF
the head camp was made by Lieut.: Gov.
William A. Northcott, of Illinois, head
consul. The result Of the csucuses Of
the various state delegations leaves
the political situation practically un-
changed, Nearly all the states de-
clared for the reelection Of the pres
ent head officers, with the exception OF
head banker, a one term Office. The
politics Of the convention, then, re-
solves itself into fight for this office
between Iowa and Missouri and fight
for the location of the next head camp
between s. paul and Grand Rapids,
1t is estimated that there are between
5000 and 5000 Woodmen in the city.
Each day until Thursday will bring
thousands of strangers to town,
and on that day the maximum
crowd of woodmen week will be
reached II is predicted that there will
be at least II. 600 visitors in Kansas
Citr =. 60, .h l,, o,d .h,, t.ar,
w Wv P"'"'
contests ana 10 near tle 20 prass oailus
and Bryan. The school OF deputies be-
gan a weeks session Yesterday, The
Ann do,,,,;os viii ,b,,, II, ;rs+,,otad In
A., eD,, ~, N N
the neio WORK oi tne oi"er' ~. H'
Murphy, OF lIeavenworth, Is president
of the association of deputies; 0. I.
Avarv NJ lnd;ana y;ce nras;dant. G. L
MI. .r
~ ins' " "ie'''s"n' ''0'o'"'y, ~ a.
Reese, OF oregon, treasurer Wllllan
A. Northcott, head consul, who has the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-08
Funeral Of John Gould.

SOLOMON, June Gone OF the most
impressive funeral services ever nela
in the city was that Of Sunday wnen
the remains of John Gould who dleo
at Banner were laid to rest. The
body was brought home Sunday
morning and the funeral took place
at $3.50 D. M. in the M. E. church.
Rev. Clark was assisted by the Luth-
eran minister Of Banner City, as John
was superintendent in his Sunday
school. The floral emblems we're
very beautiful. Among them were
the maltese cross given by the Ep'
worth League, two triangles by the
Pyramids, a harp by the class OF 49,
and numerous others by friends.
John left besides his parents two
sisters and three brothers and q host
of friends to mourn his decease.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-08
NORTHERN ALASKA.
Col. Rays Headquarters, Fort Egbert, To
BE at the Junction Of Mission
Creek With the Yukon.

San Francisco, June 6--Col. ). +.
Raw has arrived here on his way to
take command of the department OF
northern Alaska, which comprises all
the territory north of the sixty-second
degree Of latitude. He expects to leave
about June 20 with his command,
which will consist Of two companies OF
infantry, probably from the Seventh
regiment, now on their way to the
coast. 1t is the intention Of the gov
eminent to establish three posts along
the Yukon, which will be permanently
garrisoned. Col. Rays headquarters
will be at the junction OF Mission
Creek with the Yukon, 30 miles from
Dawson and about ten miles from the
frontier. When he was In Washing
ton he had the post officially named Fort
Egbert, in memory Of the late Harry
c. Egbert, who fell at Manila in the
Philippines. The object of the gov
eminent Is to establish law and order
in the country and TO encourage its
permanent occupation by settlers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-08

out the consent OF the senate, when IL
apt to be regarded by presidents
as sometimes a bother. ! have not
canvassed the senate to ascertain how
its members will take a treaty which
may deprive the body of It's constitu-
tional prerogatives, but would ven
ture to assert that it would not take 1t
kindly assume that whatever the
commissioners approve Of must first DO
passed upon by congress, or at least by
the senate. When we come TO consider
the mediation plan, and the impossi-
bility of getting European power to
decide in our favor in any case between
European power and the United
States, fancy the senate and the
country will be satisfied to trust a
while longer to the old-fashioned way
of diplomacy"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-08
The Sultan Of Sulu to Fight.
site for the Missouri State Fair.

Sedalia, Mo-, June 6.--rhe site Of the
Missouri state fair grounds, selected by
the board of agriculture, is know as
the Baker tract and is located in south
west Sedalia. 1t contains 1850 acres of
upland prairie, dotted with beautiful
groves of native timber, and is an ideal
location for fair grounds. The Sedalia
Water company will furnish free water
for fire and drinking purposes, and the
Sedalia Electric company will give an
nually to fair of its fair grounds lines
five per cent of gross earnings for a
period of ten years, the yearly income
being estimated at 100000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-08
IS JUMPING THE BANKS
Smoky Hill Is Getting on a Terrific
Rampage Again.

The Smoky Hill is having It's an
uual June rise. 1t is worse thah
usual this time and threatens to Hood
much Of the bottomlands. F. L. Ball
worked much of last night building
bikes and endeavoring to protect the
fields on the lowlands Of Walnut
Grove farm but the water is rising
and with reported rains farther west
it would not be surprising ii there
were general flooding Of the bot
tomlands before the fall comes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-08
Missouri Zinc Ore Output.

Joplin, Mo-, June 6.-The annual re-
port of State Mine Inspector George E.
Quinby on the wonderful increase in
the output of the Missouri zinc mines
and the advanced in prices will tell a
tale of prosperity that will be surprise
to many persons. The report will
show the zinc ore output and value
for the fiscal year ended June 80, 1899,
which the state mine inspector est.
mates at 4oO,OOO,oOO pounds, valued at
81, 900, 900, being more than double the
value of the preceding year. The Mis-
souri, zinc ore output for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 1898, was 1885, 600
pounds, value at s2,927, 321.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-08
From Donegal.

Els haben SIGH ehrlich versprochen
und sind gesonnen dieses Ihr ver-
sprechen naechsten Sontag am
Altare init dem vielbedentenden ia zu
besiegeln; LYDIA Wittenwyler ledge
Tochter Won Rev. W. H. Whitewater
und che frau NIT Johanne Meuli
ledigen Son Won Christian Meuli and
che frau. Wei glueck und legen
yum chelichen Leben das wuenscht
euch der REFLECTOR.