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The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

1t seems TO Us that all this talk Of q
tariff war against Germany is very
uresoms and foolish. We have no more
rigft TO object TO Germany's legislation
than Germany has 20 object % ours. We
have protected our domestic interests
against foreign competition. Germany
now initiates our example. What are our
grounds for complaint, HowNa We pro-
test against II without making ourselves
ridiculous?
The Post has always contended that the
United States should frame its tariff laws
In the interests OF the American psurle.
II We ere conducting this governu. m.
upon any plan az once patriotic and IL
teiligent, then our laws should be in
sPired with reference TO the welfare of
the United States and not with reference
70 any other contamination. In times
past certain German representatives in
this country have seen fit 70 publicly eriti-
else our Congress and to find fault with
or legislation. This was not done by
Ambassador Won HOlIcben. II was re-
served for his subOrdinates. Naturally,
no serious attention was paid to an over
ture so impertinent and so imponderable.
Naturally. no attention would be paid TO
any similar utterance on the other hand,
supposing that We had in our service in
Germany any one infatuated enough 10
make IT. The fact-recognized by all ra-
donal peoples that every government
considers, first Of all, its own profit and
advantage. Nations do not arrange their
affairs TO suit the convenience of other
nations. They consult their own pros
perity.
If, now. Germany has made regulations
for the benefit of the German people, she
is not only within her rights, but is dis
charging her most imperative and solemn
duty. We can have no proper cause of
complaint on such a score-still less
justification for resentment. In such
case Germany viii be doing merely what
the United States does-or ought to do
and is entitled to our cordial sympathy
and approval. The idea of a tariff war"
is preposterous. We are protecting our
home industries. Germany is doing the
same. Let IL 90 at that
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
How Gov. Shaw Was CompIimcpted.

from the chicago Tlmes-Herald.
Gov. Shaw, Of Iowa, passed through
Chicago on his way home from the East
yesterday. Referring 10 HIS trip, he sad
he had been the subject OF some funny
paragraphs. The governor is a cookbook
ing man Of middle age, about the medium,
height, and very affable.
zone reporter" he said. referred 10 me
as a dapper little old man; another said
my clothes didn't fit me, and that I was
no orator. according to classical stan
dards.' bur the funniest compliment I ever
received was during the campaign last
fall in my own State. After 1 hal made a
speech before a crowd that had gathered
10 hear debate between Jim Weaver aud
myself, an old farmer pushed his way
through to where / stood, grasped NV
hand, and said. with every indication Of
sincere admiration:
Governor that was 4 fine speech-an
excellent speech Do you know, YOU re.
mind me very strongly If Abraham Lin
coin in your powers Of illustration, OF
course, you are a better-looking man than
Lincoln was Then stepping back and
taking another look at me from head %
feet, and evidently intending to emphasize
the compliment, he added: But not much
ether"
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
CANAL TREATY SATISFACTORY,
Costa Rica and Nicaragua Not Hostile TO
Hay-Pauncef0te Agreement,

Hay-PauHcefOte Agreement.
In regard to the report that both Mica
ragua and Costa Rica were prepared to
protest against the Hay-Pauncefote
treaty, as denying them the right to for
tify the Isthmian Canal, Senior Don Luis
Corea, the Nicaragua Minister said yes
terday that ever since 1925, the policy Of
Nicaragua concerning the canal had been
in accordance with that of the United
States one Of strict neutrality. and as neu-
tralization and the right to fortify are di-
rectly opposite, he infers that his govern
ment will have no protest forthcoming of
a continuance Of the present policy of
neutrality
Senior Calvo, the Costa Rican Minister
upon inquiry as to the reported objection,
reiterated the statement that when the
treaty was before the Senate. and its pur-
port officially made known. he called up
on the Secretary Of State, and expressed
the complete satisfaction OF himself AMI
his country at The contents OF the same.
Secretary OF State Hay, later declared
that there was absolutely no foundation
for the report that either Nicaragua or
Costa Rica had made any protest against
the proposed naturalization OF the pro-
jected Nicaragua Canal, nor had there
been the slightest evidence of dissatis-
faction on their part with that section OF
the Hay-PauncefOte treaty which deals
with the subject Of fortifications. On the
contrary, he said, every assurance. official
and otherwise which had reached The
State Department from the parties in in
tereSt, testified 10 their unqualified ap-
prevail OF every line OF the convention.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
Russia Kneyss Where 10 Gene.

From the Eosfen fi91e
II Is something OF an event IN our fnan-
cial history when Russia comes 70 Amer
lea 70 borrow 20 90 co on one Of her rail-
way systems, and IT confirms the opinion
not infrequently expressed that New York
IS soon 70 become the worlds financial
center.
That the Gar on this trip ignores the
great banking centers Of Europe and
comes straight 20 America for a loan Is
also evidence OF the immense amount Of
business we are doing with Russia She
Is buying ships. rails. locomotives. and
bridges OF our great manufacturing and
construction concerns al an astonishing
rate
What Will seem Etrangest 10 Iaynen Is
that all the cash tc be paid By the syn
dicaie contracting for the bonds viii re-
main IN this eOuatry, ard therefore. no
disturbance VII Be caused IN the exchange
markets. None OF the money need be
transferred TO Russia. bat viii b depos-
tied IN New York in payment % the bal
snces which Russia II incurrlng with
American ship-bulldeTs. iron manufactur-
err. and construction companies.
Russia Is also buying much coal OF us
While England IS fighting the Beers We
are gradually supplying the world with
coal 10 an astonishing amount. TIE Car.
commercially a. well a. politically, Z one
OF our gLanchest frisnaa.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
CLIPPED OFF PUBLIC DEBT.
A Decrease for February Of S6,750,I6
Receipts and Expenditures.

The monthly statement Of the public
debt shows tina. at the close OF business
February Is, 1870 the debt, less cash In
the Treasury, amounted TO 81, us So 65s. a
decrease since February l Of &,75eIss.
This decrease is largely accounted for by
the increase IN the amount Of cash On
hand. The cash In the Treasury IS elassi-
fed as follows: Gold. S418. 49,, 67Z: silver.
sd, ~. jos; paper. $50. 70, 5zs; bonds. de-
posts In national bank dep0sitaries. SI2- =
457,s72; total. $40, 81, 90 against which
there are demand liabilities outstanding
amounting 10 gssos4 III. which leaves a
net cash balance In the Treasury Of szSs,-
3s2 g..
TIE monthly comparative statement Of
the receipts and Expenditures Of the Unit
ed States shows that the total receipts
for the month Of February were 81, 81, =
155 and the expenditures 81, 73s. ~. lsavin,
a surplus for the month OF 81 - re. The
receipts from customs were 1882 q, a
gain as compared wiki February. 1888. OF
nearly 8 90. ID, internal revenue 80 81. =
4S7, increase about 8 90: miscellaneous
81. sSl,574. increase s. 90 90. During The
last eight months the total receipts have
exceeded the expenditures by S5Il67, go
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

The Hon. Hoke Smiths newspaper is
considerably agitated over the carnival
Of mind-ehanging now In progress IN this
immediate vicinity. Yet Mr.. Smith vas
at one time officially connected with an
administration which caused soma start
ling reversals o. The trains Of thoughts
operated By its legislative supporters.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
Just After the Blizzard
= - a sH1N LII LIF u
N the chlcago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
That's your taIlest policeman. ehy'
said the stranger, in surprise. He looks
10 me about the height Of an ordinary
man"
Three or four feet OF him IS down in
the snow" explained the Chicago man.
who vas showing the stranger the sights
OF the city.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

Just eight persons, including one China
man. turned out 10 participate In the ioy-
Gus event. Is the cause Of anti-imperial-
ism losing ground IN B0stgnT
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
A Very Long Time.

From Hsrper's Bzzar.
"A Philadelphia woman who went shop
ping twenty years ago has just returned
home" read Mrs. BeIlingham In tae ~.
per.
1T took long time 20 match that rib
bon" cummented Mr. Bellingham.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

Speaking of our military geniuses who
preferred 10 go to the rear when they
had chance TO fight, is not Mr. Petit
grew afraid he may stir up Col. Bryan's
war record? The colonel also is seeking
promotion.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
Treasury Reeeiyt. and Expenditure.

National hank notes received yesterday
for redemption. 80 "a. Government re-
eeipts: From internal revenue, H79 ol4.
custor1s, pf3 g7i. miscellaneous. -, IA;
expenditures. 8. 10 0oo.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

~ q he Ch.esgo Ssrs
Gyer-saw you ost riding With ye''
Girl yesterday.
Mycr-Yss. Did you ever meet beg
Gyer-%o. bot father says he N@s of~'
Z pupil a. her sunday school class
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
LIfeIike Psrtrait.

From the Indianapolis Press.
The Artlst-Isn't 1t perfect in express
ss6ns
The Critic-Perfsct. You have even
caught her look Of disgust at the smell
of paint
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

The man who suggests that a picture
OF Mr. Cleveland be used in the decora-
tons of the Kansas City Convention un-
doubtedly belongs 10 that class of people
who invariably remain until after the cir
Gus performance in order 10 witness the
feeding OF the animals
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

A Philadelphia girl ran away from home
and married because she said she could
not live without the man of her choice
Since then her husband has made three
unsuccessful attempts at suicide. Put this
case down. Prof Sumner
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

Having scored failures in several roles
outside OF the one from which he draws
his salary. how would Ii Go for Emperor
William 10 settle down and devote his at
tention exclusively 20 the Emperor bust
nessg
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

Considering the fact that Gen Miles
moved on Porto Rico with his bath tub
outfit, giving a performance much more
artistic than the one nut up by the Duke
Of Marlborough, the people down there
naturally feel that they are receiving
sOiled treatment
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

In case we are compelled % prod the
Ysquis in order 10 keep them from cross
ing the border. there viii be more work
for our professional sympathlzers
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

FTDm HarpsTs bzzsr
Benham-Evsrybody says that baby
looks Ike me.
Mrs. Benham-But he may outgrow II.
dear.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
Real, Brilliant,

Fssz HaFpsTs Hsssr
The Opilmlst--I don't Be. 'sve that YOU
ever looked on the brlgh; side
The Pesslmlgt-I DID wien ay Lg-@e
azs OF Ire.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

The Hon Cushman K. Davis has thought
fully provided a vehicle for back-pedaiing
purposes.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

After hearing OF the manner in which
Gen. Wood is holding down the Cuban sit
uation. We believe the Hon WnIiam d.
Bynum would be justified in turning
bandit.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

The Hon. Bill Joel Stone has arrived at
his Missouri landing and discharged his
cargo Of proxies and a few remarks on
the situation.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

Mrs. Laustry. like Mr.. Hanna, IS find
ing collections rather slow in Philadel-
pkia.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

Mr. Cleveland goes so far as 10 admit
that he IL sick of the misrepresentation
OF the yellow newspapers.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

Chicago's dishonest banker has been con-
victed again, and his lawyers will be put
TO the inconvenience of finding more flaws
in the work of the Jury.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

If Mr.. WI Ting Fang is not more careful
he will wake up some morning and find
himself referred to as the C-y DIV
of the Orient.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

The Boston anti-imperislists offered
prizes 10 the school children for the best
essay on AguinaldO as a George Wash
inston, ana the Gay the awards were made
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

When Tammany officials accuse each
other Of dishonesty things must be get
ting rather warm.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

Fss Hary.Fs s.sar

FFoS hz-osFs bszzr.
TeacheT-Legis. can you define poiities? ?
Lewis faged eieyenl-Yes. nam. Pon-
les Is Tie art Of spendin' taxes.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

The Pennsylvania Republicans went 10
the polls in large numbers last Saturday
and handed out another liberal consign-
ment of unDleasantness 10 the Wana-
makerites
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

Those speeches at the banquet Of the
Chic Society were calculated 10 make the
other States of the Union feel a trifie ,one-
some
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

Dom Paul knows enough 10 know that
he will be a statesman out of a Job if
England presses the affair 10 a finish.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

Owing to their orders from Kansas City,
the cot manufacturers of the country are
experiencing an unprecedented boom. .
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

The New York official who claims cor
ruption exists in the affairs os that NUM-
cipality cannot hope to secure a prize for
originality.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

Dom Shelby Cullom has a grip on Pc
oria which makes Dom Paul Krugers
hold on Pretoria feel like the gentle clasp
of q clothespin.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

The rubber in Mr.. Pettigrew's neck
shows a disposition 10 expand into some
muSty military records.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

Right here at home the Chinese find the
looted laundry problem much more seri-
Gus than the open-dOor question.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

The Ohio legislative expedition for the
relief Of the Hon. Coke Old Boy was an
all-around failure.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

We would advise Dom Shelby Cullom 10
lay aside his prayer-book and take a stout
club to the Hon. John Riley Tanner.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

According 10 the views OF certain states
men, an appropriation also follows the
flag.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

1t is our proposed frilled duty in the
Porto Rican AFFAIR that is causing all the
disturbance.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

In regard 10 the Porto Rican BILL we
desire to call Mr.. Foraker's attention to
the fact that the eyes of Mr.. Kohlsaat are
uDOn him
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
ADVOCATES CABINET CHANGES.

Denmark has decided that she has no
Islands, deeayed or Otherwise. for sale
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

It is too much to expect Ladysmith TO
do anything extraordinary in the Lent
keeping line.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

Gen Cronje doesn't even claim that the
referee was unfair.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

The Hon. Teddy Roosevelt stands silent
ly in the wings Of the stage watching the
progress of the Porto Rican riot
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

Since his tumble down the political ele-
vatOr shaft the Hon. Lou Payn is bitterly
opposed 10 the open-door policy.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

Farmers with bank accounts make very
poor free silver auditors.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

Gen. Wheeler would be In a bad way
on his return trip if his typewriter should
become disabled.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06
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The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

Mr.. Henry Voluminous Nelson has re-
tired TO his thinkery for another dream.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

even 30, deep and urgent problem stin
remains. We hoop our fervor-if with
difEiculty-and await The pyrotechnics-
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

II is said that DIT. Parkhurst has de-
cided 10 devote himself TO church work.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

Are the Porto Ricans 10 be taxed for
the adhesive material for the Republican
party?
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-03-06

Mr.. T. J. Woodward. recently a king Of
the Mardi Gras OF New Orleans, is at the
Arlington. He IS accompanied by an ex-
tensiye staff, but they are not IN Uniform
Mr.. Bernard Moses, 81 Berkeley. Col
who has been summoned here by the
President in relation 70 the Philippine
Commission, Is at the Shoreham Hotel He
IS likely to be one OF the members Of the
commission. He is one OF the professors Of
the California University, an exceed .ngly
Well-pOsted man on the Asiatic situation.
but declines 10 give any OF his opinions
for the newspapers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30
GERMANS STRANGE TIMEplEce
Took Him Years to Make His s4o,ooo

Clock.
 I remarkable clock is to be placed 5n exhibition here in the near future E It has taken 16 years for the inventor Carl Julius Speath, a native of Baden, Germany, to build it. Not until 1884 did he start to build this clock. It is what the inventor calls an astro- nomieal art clock. All parts of it were made by Speath himself out of raw nateri9l. The smaller. parts are plated with gold or silver, the larger parts are of nickel. The case is T feet high, feet wide. and 2 feet deep, and is made out of oak wood. waxed and pol ished. On the top, at the left hand. stands a rooster. which crows three times, just before the clock strikes F The cocks crow immediately brings out 3 cuckoo, which chirps if the sea son picture beneath the roof shows spring; a quail appears and shrieks if it is summer, in autumn a bull jumps out and bellows, and in winter a lion rushes forth and roars. At the top, on the right hand, stands the angel Gabriel. who blows his horn after the striking of each hour. In the gallery beneath the roof stand the four eYangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Two statues stand in another apartment and strike the quarter hours. Near the first quarter-hour stroke stands child, near the second a young man, near the third a man fully developed, and near the fourth an old man. These figures are sup posed to illustrate the four stages of human existence. In the center of the gallery is the Savior, seated upon the clouds, holding book and a cross and showing his wounds. The astronomical part of the clock is very elaborate. The eelipses of the sun and moon are shown distinctly and predicted accu- rately. The position of the stars and their movements are also shown very beautifully The milky way, equator, zodiac, and meridians are painted on 3 globe. At the lower right-hand cor. ner is an extra indication of the date. weekday, and month, with the illus trations after which the weekdays are named. The whole clock weighs only 335 pounds. but it's appraised value in Germany is 40,000.-New York Jour. nal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30
The NTnlher I.o.ve

It is given to few people to under stand the workings of the child nina. and it is only by the exercise of pa fience and the utmost sincerity that oue can get to know the ideas and de- sires that are formed in the ever busy little brains. 4 pretty story was once told by Sir Edwin Arnold of three children of his acquaintance. whom he asked at their he'd time. when about to say their prayers, if they would pray for what they wanted most After the two eldest had made their requests, the youngest, little girl. knelt down and, putting her hands together, said Dear God. love me when [ am naugh. tya like mamma"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30
Austrian Court Customs.

In the Austrian court it is contrary to custom for perishable articles to ap- pear twice on the imperial table. The result is large perquisites for the at tendants. To one man fall all un- eorked bottles, to another the wine left in the glasses. to another the joints, and to still another the game or the sweets. Every morning a sort of mar Eet is held in the basement of the paI- aee, where the Yiennese come to pur- chase the =femains.-NeW York Post
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30
For Sale by WALKER DRUG COMPANY
Makes a Living Catching Butterflies.

Catching butterflies is the pleasant work by which a clover English gir. makes a good living. Miss Mary Yeo- mans, before going to California, has collected butterflies for pleasure al home, and after coming to America
 realized that many of the rarest yarie- ties are to be found in California. The first butterflies she captured were os species seldom found except in the higher Alps. and on sending them to England she was paid $25 each. From that time on she has been steadily in ereasing her stock, and now makes a large income by the sale of the insects.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-30
First Ins ane Indian.

Mrs. Blue Sky, the Indian woman who was recently sent to the insane hospital at Fergus Falls. is the first Indian woman in Minnesota to be placed in an institution of that kind, says the Detroit Tribune. The wom ans mind during the trip to Fergus Falls was occupied with associations most dear to the Indian. She talked in Chippewa of trapping and of the woods. Her mind dwelt on such mat ters during most of the journey Mrs. Blue Sky is sister of John Bear grease.