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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-17

If any criticism Is in order. 1t may be said
of last nights meeting of the anti-Norris
wing of the District democracy that Its
pronuuciamento Is too long, and that some
OF the references to Mr.. Bryan were too ex-
travagant. In arraigning the opposition for
high crimes and misdeineanors 1t is best al
ways to be brief When offenses are
numerous it is better to leave out few.
rather than by cataloging and denouncing
all to take the risk of wearying the reader.
The point is to fix attention upon a few
fragrant outrages arouse the public to the
danger impending unless the wrongs de-
scribed are redressed, and let it go at that.
If the end cannot be reached in that way.
then one may be sure that the end is out
Of reach.
Chairman Slater, in the course of his
somewhat fervid address to the meeting.
made this statement:
1.-THE American people have but one friend
In whom they feel they can rely as being
competent to fill the high. exalted office of
chief executive of this vast nation, and
there can be no salvation for the great
struggling masses unless he be nominated
and elected. This man is recognized by
each and all of you before / present his
name. He is our trusted, our honored. our
glorious leader, William Jennings Bryan.
Much may be pardoned to enthusiasm.
anu lliiIlS " Ailu4SileltIOiA' anu MI
Slater last night was naturally more or less
under the sway of both of these influences.
His mind dwelt both upon the merits of
his leader and upon the Vaccinations of the
opposition to do that leader up. But today.
In calmer moment, even Mr.. Slater must
admit that he put the case too strongly.
We may be far gone as a people, but We
have not reached the stage of the one-man
power. Mr.. Bryan is attractive. but he is
distinctly not the only pebble on the beach.
The beach is strewn with pebbles. The de-
nlocracy is not turning to Mr.. Bryan with
unanimity and enthusiasm because 1t has
no other son worthy of confidence and sup
port, but because he has certain claim
upon its gratitude. He has earned a re-
domination in the sweat of his eloquence.
But the issue IS Joined, and two sets of
delegates are in commission. Both sets are
instructed for Mr.. Bryan The one is in
structed a little more definitely than the
other, and therefore is claiming the title of
being the real thing. 1t is for the national
convention to decide as between them. The
District will follow developments with in
terest- Bravo Norris, Bravo Holmead.
Bravo German, to the extent that Mr. Cor
man may be in it. Bravo everybody who
may be active in the effort to give the Dis
trict men a run for their money at Kansas
City,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-17
Chicago and the Spanish Minister.

1t is perhaps unkind but 1t is neverthe-
less natural to feel that 1t was altogether
characteristic of Chicago to send to the
Duke of ARGOS, Spanish minister in this
country, an invitation to attend the cele
bration of the second anniversary of the
battle of Manila in the windy city. Such
exquisite bit of bad taste Is certain to
be bruited abroad as typical, Furthermore,
of the whole country. That 1t is not thus
typical may be understood by those Euro
peans who have studied the American ma
ton at all sincerely and thoroughly. But
1t will undoubtedly remain for some time
to come as one. of the reproaches which
America has to live down by persistent
good behavior and care. There is but one
ray of hope-that the foreign world will
think to in this a sample of delicate
western wit, not intended to harm or to
offend, but merely to make light of a situa-
ton which in another environment would
become serious. Yet even this possibility
is disquieting. Is the United States for
ever to be known to the world as a joker
nation?
Chicago has not been altogether happy
in dealing with occasions demanding I'M
usual care in the Interpretation of et
quette. There is even yet fresh memory
of a certain worlds fair celebrity who per-
sisted in attending a breakfast clad in
full evening dress. But Chicago commits
these gaucheries with good grace. Even
Bath House John will acknowledge in mo-
ments of conscience that perhaps his cos
tune is a trlfle gay. Mayor Harrison has
of course FASTENED to explain profuse,y to
the Spanish minister that the invitation
was sent by a clerical mistake. This ex-
PLANTATION will have to be accepted, of
course. and is no doubt, as far as 1t goes.
entirely truthful and sincere. But mean
while the world Will smile at the guileless-
ness of the officials who, after allowing
such blunder to be committed, cOmpla-
Gently made public the dignifed letter from
the Duke of ARGOS returning the invitation
and in the best OF humors begging the
privilege of rating the affair as mere mis-
adventure. 1t Is at least something to be
able to submit to self-exposure with as
surance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-17

has held tight to recuperate his forces and
restock his transport, while the Beers. re-
gaining heart. have spread virtually all
around him in the Free State and have as
sumed the aggressive once more in Natal
But this tide has apparently turned now. If
the fragmentary dispatches may be ac-
cepted at full value, and the more confident
British observers are now forecasting an
advance, coupled with decisive stroke by
the commander in the field. which will Offset
all recent reverses and drive the Beers
backward toward Pretoria for a consider
able distance. Lord Roberts is noted for
the care with which he plans an advance
and his long stay at Bloemfontein is ac-
cepted to mean that he is making sure that
his next general advance will not fail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-17
Need of q Pure Food Law.
From the Pittsburg Commercial Gazette.

OF the soundness of the principle of the
proposed law and the urgent need Of such
legislation there can be no question The
people are entitled to protection from harm
full ingredients in their food and drink, and
state legislation has thus far failed in
great measure to guard them from the
articles of dishonest manufacturers and
dealers. National laws alone can reach the
evil in an effectual way. Government regu-
lations are more easily enforced than those
imposed by state legislatures. and 1t re-
quires stronger temptation to violate them
1t is time beginning was made by Uncle
Sam. who Is so Jealous in guarding the
peoples interests in other respects, in look
ing after their health, their most valued
possession.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-17

fntents and purposes. as part OF this Con-
stitution. when ratified by the legislatures
OF three-fourths thereof, as the one or the
other mode of ratification shall be proposed
by the Congress-: Provided. That no
state. without Its consent. shall be deprived
Of its equal suffrage in the Senate"
There has never been constitutional
convention since the organization of the
government. All of the amendments have
been proposed to the legislatures by Con-
gress. the first ten in one lot, the others
at various periods up to 1859. There is a
certain dread of a convention entertained
by most statesmen and some politicians,
for 1t Is feared that when once the ques-
ton of changes is submitted to such q
body there could be no limiting the reforms
and notifications advocated and even
adopted in spirit of undermining an in
strument which is regarded by some to be
in certain respects old-fashioned.
Thus the conservatives in the Senate who
strive against a change in the mode of
choosing senators are in measure between
the devil of this amendment and the deep
sea of convention, not knowing which to
abhor the most. The passage of the House
resolution and its submission to the states
would be tantamount to ratification. for al
ready the legislatures of at least thirty Of
the states have declared for this change.
1t is confidently believed by the friends of
the reform that with opportunity the vote
for ratification would considerably exceed
three-fourths of the legislatures. With
thirty legislatures recorded in favor of the
change there is already sufficient strength
In that direction to summon convention.
provided the issue were drawn sharply
enough and pressed by means of organiza-
ton.
Does 1T not behoove the anti-amendment
senators, therefore, to allow the matter to
be thoroughly ventilated. debated in the
open, voted upon and, if adopted. placed
upon the final reference to the legislatures,
or, if the initial proposition is defeated, to
make way for a legislative command for a
convention at which the amendment could
be placed upon its last basis? There is no
mistaking the sentiment of the country.
Merely ignoring it will not change this
sentiment. but will rather tend to accentu-
ate the demand for change. A prompt
consideration of the amendment by the
Senate committee Is possible and decidedly
advisable. possible because the matter is
by no means new to that body, advisable
because the advocates of amendment show
signs of resorting to determined organiza-
ton to secure their ends
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-17
LIES ReciDrOcity,

l love my neighbor and l try
To take him as he's found;
Nor seek in friendship to apply
A test that's too profound.
l do not join the rancorous men
Who speak with wrathful mind
Against a fellow mortal when
He has an ak to grind.
This life is far too few in days.
While earnest duties press.
To let US tread alone the ways
OF sweet unselfishness.
It's give and take and give again,
So don't be left behind.
Perhaps the day is coming when
You'll have an ak to grind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-17

We sincerely hope that the Senate will
promptly approve the proposed amendment
to the Constitution, and If it shall be done
1t will be impossible for the states to refuse
their approval. The Issue would at once
come directly between the corruptionists
and the friends of honest government and
the legislatures of the various states would
be forced to obey the overwhelming popular
sentiment that demands the end Of sena-
torial scandals. and the choice of the United
States senators by a direct vote of the
people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-17

1t is the boast of United States senators
that they belong to the most deliberate
body of lawmakers in the world and the
way in which measures affecting the well
fare or the whole country are held up for
weeks, months and even years in the SEN
ate gives warrant to the boast Yet the
Senate has just put through eighty-three
private pension bills in forty-five minutes
"a record probably never equaled by any
other Legislators. Two pensions a minute
leaves mighty little time for elaboration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-17
Give the Navy More Men.
FrDm tho RufYolo Eynress

The battle ships Indiana and Massa chu-
sets are to be laid up In ordinary because
the navy has not sufficient men and off,
GERS to keep them In commission It Is no
misfortune to have considerable number
of good ships in reserve, but there should
be corresponding reserve supply of on
GERS and men, 1t takes a longer course of
training to develop competent men to ham
die q navy than 1t does to build the ships.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-17
Unappreciated Advantages,

Mike" said Flooding Pete. here's a
piece in de paper bout a man dat says he
got into jail fur dom nothin' at ALL"
An yit he's kickin,' rejoined Meander-
ing Mike. An some O. de trouble we've
been pat to to git into Jail out o. the cold
has often come clus to bein' downright
work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-17

No doubt some of the gentlemen who say
they are not candidates intend the remark
merely as statement of present fact not
intended to govern what may happen in the
future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-17
Senator Mason HARD a. vel
1 the New York Mail and Express.

What with weeping for the Fihpinos.
sympathizing with the Beers and IadIInR
out large, hot gobs of anguish for the Porto
Ricans, Senator Mason is so busy that he
will hardly be able to take any summer
vacation. 1t Is strange that Mr.. Mason
doesn't hire boy to help him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-17

My wife and 1 agree perfectly about
some things" remarked Mr.. Meekton, with
a gentle smile.
''Indeed?"
Yes. When anything goes wrong take
1t for granted that 1t is my fault. And Hen
rietta always thinks So too
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-17

Accustomed as he is to implicit obedience
on shlp-board. Admiral Dewey will no doubt
be surprised from time to time by the assur-
ance of the landsmen who compose the
voting masses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-17

The Irish are notably hospitable and will
no doubt be glad to assure the Queen of
England that the latch-string is always out
when she feels like making a neighborly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-17

1t may safely be asserted that MI Clark
is not holding on to his seat in the Senate
be cause the salary is any particular object.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-17

A New York man who has died from the
excessive use of cigars has at least man
aged to vary the monotony of cigarette
mortality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-17
SHOOTING STARS.
4 Guess.

e Pluribus Unum," read the Porto Rican
What is that?"
That's the motto of our government
Don't you know what it means?"
Not exactly. But 1 take it for granted
that it means something like Business is
Business"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-17
The Wrong TemDO.

Il understand that musician dedicated
march to you
Yes, answered Aguinado; but we
couldn't use it. We couldn't keep time to
anything that went slower than a streak OF
lightning"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-17

The Prince of Wales has had sore throat
but Is fortunate in the fact that his con-
tinuance In public life does not depend on
his oratory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-17

1t is but short time till the amateur
with an automobile will divide honors with
the bicycle scorcher as a roadway terror.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-17

Mrs Potter Palmer intimates that the
Paris exposition is to resemble the WORLDS
fair at Chicago. This is much for a. Chica-
goan to admit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-17

Mr. Clark devoted too much time and
trouble to reaching this city to be in any
hurry about getting return ticket.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-17

Mr. Webster Davis was of course unable
TO get MI Grosvenor TO accompany him to
South Africa TO keep the statistics straight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-17
A Confession.

Il fain would sing"
Quoth he. 'of spring
The theme. Of course, is old.
l cannot sing
OF anything,
Because l have a cold"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-17

Mohair SWisses.
Dainty and sk-lke, in designs that are exquis-
itely beautiful well as new.
a inches wide, $I.75 yard.
First floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-17

Linen Madras.
happy combination of linen and cotton, soft and
beautiful in texture and dainty in design. Makes
handsome dresses we'll separate waists and
will be very popular for both.
81 inches wide, SOC. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-17
Strivihgfor
Perfection.

All these big specials we offer
you have but one object-that OBJ
Ject to impress on you that no
matter what you buy in Women's
Wearahles you can buy 1t best
here. That's the perfection we're
striving for. Shall we attain 1t
with you? We think sO-for the
constant demonstration must have
its effect,
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1900-03-01

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They scalp their enemies us well
and exhibit their string Of scalps
with all the pride that Il soldier
wears his war.won medals. They
mutilate the wounded and dead
with fendish cruelty.
Women warriors have also fgur-
ed at times in the Indian wars in
the United States. There, too,
they were keener for blood than
even their savage warriors, gloat-
ing over the desccration Of the
dead and wounded with II furious
10y that knew no bounds. Many
Il wounded soldier has had his
scalp torn off by their relentless
hands, eager for that coveted
trophy, before they gave him the
blow that put him out of his
misery forever.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1900-03-01
LlNcOLN'S WORDS.

A few paragraphs from Lin r.
coins Gettysburg speech makes
interesting reading just at this
time and it is noticeable fact that
Republicans fail to quote that por
ton.
In speaking of sclf-governmcnt
the martyrcd president said:
"No manio good enough to gov.
crn another man without that
others consent. | say this is the
leading principle, the sheet-anchor
of American rcpublcanism.
"Whcn the white man governs
himself, that is self government;
but when he governs himself and
also governs another man, that i,
more than self govcrnmcnt-that
is despotism.
"Our reliance is in the love o.
liberty which tod has planted il
III. Oar defense is in the spiri
which prizes liberty as the heritage
of all men in all lands, everywhere
Those who deny freed IN to other
deserve it not for them lcives, anC
under II just God cannot long re
tain it. "
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1900-03-01
3OER WOMEN MAY
TAKE THE FIELD

London, Fcb.-WilIiam /.
Steals Review of Reviews init
mates that President Kruger's
plan to make England pay 'price
that will staggcr humanity" for
victory over the 1ransvaal is to fill
the trenches with women.
Such Il step would be Il thrilling
evidence of their unflinching de
termination to maintain their lib
erty, no matter what the cost Of
blood, and it would have Il tre-
mendous moral effect not only
upon the British soldiers them
selves, but upon all the nations of
the world. Bocr women handle
tho rifle with Il skill but little, if
any, inferior to that of the men, but
if British troops fired onwomen,
no matter what the circumstances,
it is believed such Il storm of i'll
diynant comment would sweep
around the world that the powers
would join in a protest that would
check England and result in peace
on honorable terms.
But this would not he the first
time that British troops have
/ fought women warriors. In their
battles with the King of Dahomey
they have faced an army of anna,
IONS far ferccr and more blood
thirsty than the warriors of any
other of the savage tribes of Africa.
The French found them implaca
bic when they tried to subdue and
civilize the cannibal King.
Bloodthirsty and savage As arc
the Dlhomnns, these amazons sur.
plss them in savage lust for blood.
They have decoration as highly
priced as the Victoria Cross by
the British soldier. 1t is Il cowriC
shell affixed to the butt of the riff,
by the blood of enemies they have
slain For each victim Il cowri'
she'll is ad ted, and some of The
guns are completely covered will
cowrie shells, arranged in fdnias
tic patterns.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1900-03-01

what to DO Until tho Doctor Arrives
1t is very hard to stand idly by
and see our dear ones suffer while
awaiting the arrival of the doctor.
An Albany On, Y. J dairyman call
ed ut Il drug store there for doc
tor to come and see his child, then
very sick with Group. Not finding
the doctor in, he left word for
him to come at once on his return.
He also bought Il bottle of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, which
he hoped would give some relief
until the doctor should arrive.
In few hours he returned, saying
the doctor need not come, rs the
child was much bcttor. The drug
gist, Mr.. Olto Scholz, says the
family has since recommended
Chamberlain's Cough remedy tc
their ncighbors and friends until HI
has Il constant demand for it from
that part of the country. For salt
by NJ. q Paden Druggist.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1900-03-01

tanning the convention were Ell
oquently presented. Mayor Ross
Ex-Governor Peck and others,
speaking for Milwaukee, pledged
the electoral vote of Wisconsin. to
the democracy this year. They
said the Germans were opposed
to Imperialism and McKinleyism.
Kansas City was chosen as the
place for holding the democratic
national convention. The vote
stood, Kansas City, 10; Milwaukee,
8.
july 4th was named as the date
for the convention.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1900-03-01

We have saved mlny doctor bills
since we begun using ca lmberlain's
Cough Remedy in oar home. We
keep Il bottle open all the time
and whenever any of my family
or myself begin to catch cold we
begin to use the Cough Remedy,
and rs II result we never have to
send away for Il doctor and incur
Il large doctor bill, for Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy never fails
to cure. 1t is certainly Il mcdi-
cine of great merit and worth d.
). MRARKLE, General Merchant
and Farmer, Matte, Bedford
county, Pa. For sale by NJ G.
pimen
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1900-03-01
MILLIONS GIVEN AWAY.

1t is certainly gratifying to the
public to know of one concern in
the land who are not afraid to he
generous to the needy and suffer
ing. The proprietors of DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, have given
away over ten million trial bottles
of this great medicine; and have
the satisfaction of knowing it has
absolutely cured thousands Of
hopeless cases. Asthma, Bronchi-
It's. llonrscness and all diseases of
the Throat Ghost and Lungs are
surely cmcd by it. Cali on NJ.
g. Padcn Druggist and get trial
bottle, free Regular size 50cis
+ and Fl Every bottle guaranteed
or price = funded.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1900-03-01
WAR I'M N iNENT.
Expected in Nicaragua mt
Any Moment-TrOops
Moving TO the



Washington, Feb. 2l.-A scri-
Gus condition of affairs exists in
Central America, as is shown by
the following telegram by the
secretary of state, from Mr.. Merry,
the United States minister to Costa
Rica, dated at San Jose, Feb. 20,
1900.
Revolutionary invasion expect
ed from Nicaragua. Martial law
declared. Troops moving to the
frontier" "
Owing TO the Large commercial
and political interests present and
prospective of the United States
in the two countries named and
especially in connection with the
proposed construction Of the Mica
raguan canal, by this country, the
reported revolutionary movement
on the part of the inhabitants of
one country against the other is
viewed with considerable apprc.
hension by administration officials
as it practically amounts to wal
between Costa Rica and Nicaragua
both of which are probably more
intimately associated in the gen
cral policy of the United States
than any of the other countries ot
the American continent.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1900-03-01
KANSAS CITY WINS.

Washington, Feb. 22.-Thc
democratic national committee
met at Hotel Raleigh to day to
fix time and place for the national
democratic convention.
Thc'chims Of Knsn> City md
Milwaukee .or Jhc hluJr of ester
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1900-03-01
Arrival and Departure q
Daily Mails.

Eastern mail from San Antonio ar
rivas, 6 a III.
Eastern mail for San Antonio closes at
3p,m. u. o.on+o
Lincoln and Roswell arrives to p M
southern mil for same points departs
Immediately after the arrival OF the
4stern matt.
JicarilIa mail departs MONDAYS and
Thursdays at Z a. m. arrives at $3.50 p, M
same days.
Richardson mail assivee Mondays and
Wednesdays and Fridays ut II m. De-
narts same dave at p m.