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Evening star., 1902-01-28
Congress a Little Slow,

No Congress escapes the reproach of be-
ing slow coach. 1t Is leveled little early
at the present one. but the form of 1t is
conventional The leaders are told that if
they don't wake up. the summer will find
them with a full half Of their necessary
work still undone.
1t Is easy to make a mistake on this sub
ject. The fact that the House at the end
OF two months has passed but two Of the
appropriation bills is of small moment The
others may all be well advanced in COM
mittee, and that counts for much. It does
not require a great deal of time to dispose
of even the longest and most important of
them once 1t is called up. Such bills have
the right of way in both houses, and as a
rule they are not delayed by idle opposition.
There need be no alarm as to the supplies
AS to the other measures of note, only
two call for very early action. 1t would he
well for Congress to settle as soon as pos
sible the question of tariff for the Phil
ippines, and that relating to the pressing
necessities of Cuba But the canal question
the question of civil government for tha
Philippines, the question of reciprocity. the
question of reducing southern representa-
tion in the House, the question of still fur-
ther reducing war taxes, all are of a nature
calling for time and debate They are
somewhat complicated. and they could not
to advantage be greatly hurried.
But il affairs really need boost 1t will
come in time. When the spring opens, and
the congressional campaigns begin to TAX
shape. those members of the House whose
seats are threatened will be anxious to GO
home and strengthen their. fences. And
following the contests for the nominal
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tions win be the contests for the elections,
and the two together will keep every man
in interest pretty busy. Nobody will want
to tarry here over the governments busi-
ness when his own business will be 80 press
ing elsewhere.
Still this is comfortable town, and what
If the summer should find Congress in ses-
sion with a number of bills undisposed of?
There is no time limit on the long session,
and the United States expects every states
man to do his duty 1t is not at all likely
therefore that, however business may ap-
pear to drag in these first months, there
will be any soldering on anybody's part
as the session approaches its fifth month,
or that adjournment will leave much busi-
ness, If any, of Importance unattended to.
Congress under a drive is capable of much
work in very brief period.
Evening star., 1902-01-28
"a Charity BOy.o

In the discussion in the Senate yesterday
of the cable from Manila attributing to
General Wheaton criticism of the senators
making the minority report in the Philip
pine tariff question Mr.. Dubois said:
Il do not know who General W..eaton is
particularly, but L imagine he is a charity
boy who was appointed to West Point by
some senator or representative and was ed
ucated by the government.
"A charity boy?" General Wheaton can
stand the fling But can Mr. Dubois?
Should he not upon moments reflection
have withdrawn it? How stands the West
Point record?
General Grant was sort of charity
boy" At the time of his appointment as
a cadet at the Military Academy his father
was in humble circumstances. He could
not have done for his son what the ma
tional government then undertook. But it
was as lucky a day for the national govern
ment as for the lad. In after years he more
than paid for his tuition. Who gave him
his opportunity? The representatives. name
is unknown today to the general public, and
survives only in the memories of the
charity boy" who never forgot friend.
General Sherman was sort of charity
boy" The son Of poor widow, who with
the Stoutest of hearts and strongest Of char
acters. was vet finding it difficult to rear a
large family. he was sent to West Point
by those who sympathized with his
mothers efforts for her children. That was
a lucky day for the country Those who
were instrumental In securing recognition
for the lad are well remembered in Ohio
affairs, but the general public must read
the story of General Sherman's life to learn
their names.
General Sheridan was another charity
boy" The son of parents in humble cir
cumstanees, he attracted the attention of
the local member of Congress and was sent
to West Point to be educated. If any lad
ever paid for his schooling he did. The
cavalry arm of our military service shows
name more brilliant. Who gave him his
appointment cadet? The appointment
alone has saved the name from oblivion.
These are the more eminent Of the
charity boys who have found their way
to West Point and shed Iuster on the stars
and stripes. But there are many others
And when Bryanism is but a faint memory
of a gust of wind that blew in our affairs
for season, and turned some men end
for end, the names Of those men may sur
vive in the achievements alone of some
charity boys they had the good fortune
to send to West roint during the days of
their service in Congress.
Evening star., 1902-01-28
Governor Dole Sacrificed to the Free
hooters.

Governor Dole Sacrificed to the Free
hooters.
From the Chicago rd-Herald.
The President is acting upon bad advice
in dismissing Governor Dole of Hawaii
He must have been completely misled as
to the situation in the islands when he de-
cided In effect to sacrifice fine ability and
integrity to cunning and dishonesty.
The plot against Dole has been manipu-
lated by men who are justly termed poditi-
cal freebooters. Their interest in the islands
is of comparatively recent date, and it has
been promoted by demagogic appeals to the
natives, with whose leaders such Ameri-
cans as Judge Humphreys keep in close
touch.
The governor. a man Of singular purity
of character, who has comported himself
with great dignity and fidelity to his trust
has been harassed and hampered at every
turn by the grotesque alliance. Were his
personal comfort alone to be considered the
resignation Of his Office would be a boon
to him, for during all the time that he has
had the hectoring pack upon his heels he
has felt the weight Of legitimate and neces-
sary political cares which would have
proved very great trial to any man. But
the resignation is something more than
question of personal comfort. Forced as It
Is, 1t reflects upon his administration and
1t Is. moreover, from the publie's point of
view, most curious reward for faithful
public service.
The natural sequence would have been
the appointment Of Harold SewaI chief
marplot, to be Governor Dole's successor.
but this would have been too natural to
read well. and 1t appears that the anti
Dole people have combined on Samuel Par
ker and won the place for him. Parker is
half-caste, who was minister for foreign
affairs at the time of the revolution and
who helped her majesty put through the
opium and lottery bills. Possibly his native
blood and royal connections may commend
him to the natives, and his great wealth
and experience in the shifts of politics
ence.
The change, however, Is hardly creditabIe
to the Hawaiians, and it is decidedly dis
creditable to the authorities at Washing
ton. If President Roosevelt is wise he will
use the wire to recall Secretary Hitch
cocks request for Doles resignation. He
cannot afford to put the stamp of national
approval on one of the rottenest scandals
ever manipulated In Washington
Evening star., 1902-01-28
New YOrk's Dangers.

Yesterdays subway explosion in New
York, following so closely upon the recent
tunnel collision. has brought the metropolis
to a state of nervous apprehension which
must be a serious affiiction upon its hur-
ried, harried and always anxious resi-
dents. The perils of the frontier are
nothing compared with the holocausts,
srnashes and EARTHQUAKES which have
visited the streets and bu- -ings and travel
lines of the big city. The thoroughfares
are torn up for miles in the ma-ing of
the new rapid transit route and ordinary
pedestrianism is attended by serious dan
gers, not to mention painful inconvenience
The street cars crash into persons and
Fehicles' the trains grope blindiy through
tunnel smoke. the very ground shakes with
the rumblings of the subterranean blast
ing.
Yesterdays disaster is another NJ q 1o,,
series attributable to the criminal tnfir,
ference to danger of those who are n,aced
In charge of powerful explosives The ira
ditional figure Of the workman who. with
Hghted pipe tilted in his mouth sits bv a
fire sticking fuses into dynamite cartridges
Is no exaggeration- 1t is to be seen in Al
most any city where blasting Is proceeding
on a large scale. In this latest case the
explosive was stored in fimsy shauty.
lighted by a small oil lamp-according to
some reports candle-insecurely hung
from the roof by wire. The floor was
strewn with papers, perhaps the wrappings
OF the cartridges When a blast came in
the course of the days work the lamp was
shaken from its place and set fire to the
loose papers, which In turn ignited the
cases containing the explosive. Then came
the crash which killed half a dozen and
wounded many scores of people doing
damage to property which is estimated at
from 100000 to s.. 800, COO
In the light of many bitter experiences n
10 difficult to understand how men resnon-
Evening star., 1902-01-28
Nothing New.

There's nothing new in politics,
There's nothing new in art;
The Chinese say they knew 1t all
Before we got a start.
And men who view the pyramids
And travel at their ease
Declare that the Egyptians were
Ahead of the Chinese.
Each little Jest that one essays,
Each passing verbal trick,
Is very likely to be found
On some Assyrian brick.
But why pursue the doleful theme,
Since no relief We view;
There's nothing new in telling men
That there is nothing new.
Evening star., 1902-01-28
Crude, but COmpIaceut.

Suppose said the man with the morbid
imagination, that the trusts make every
thing so expensive that the public can't af-
ford to buy; what them
Now. what's the use of talking nom
sense" answered the business man. "AIl
the fun trust has is taking peoples mon
ey from them. When they get all the mon
ey, they'll simply have to give a lot of it
out again or stop the whole amusement"
Evening star., 1902-01-28
SHOOTING STARS.
EruditiOn.

Remember,' said the Boston boys uncle,
that children should be seen and not
heard
My dear sir" was the courteous re-
Joinder; that Is one of the theories whose
falIacy has long since been admitted by
civilized nations. The Emperor Of China is
about the only person in the world who
gives it serious consideration"
Evening star., 1902-01-28

All that the Emperor of China has to do
is to keep quiet and let the dowager run
the government. II he should forget him
self so far as to hiccough while on the
throne there is no telling what would be-
come of him
Evening star., 1902-01-28
CandOr.

Why do you put so many Latin quota
tQns into your speeches?' asked lne friend
Z m sure most of US don't understand
them"
That's just the point. Misery loves
company l want to be sure there is some
one besides myself who doesn't know. pre-
cisely what L am talking about"
Evening star., 1902-01-28
Railroad Dangers.
New York Tribune.

FroW tne New York Tribune
1t is time to abolish altogether the light
ing OF railroad cars with oil lamps on
steam lines In this state, and also to throw
INTO the scrap heap the stoves which are
stiii used In some trains. The dangers to
passengers frCS1 the continuance Of such
antiauated methods are too grave to be en-
dured longer.
Evening star., 1902-01-28

Senator Depew is now supposed to be
paying particular attention to advertise
ments of the your credit is good for house.
hold furniture and why pay rent when
you can own a home class
Evening star., 1902-01-28
An EXnlanafian

You can't believe half that man says
when he Is in love-" said the young woman
reproachfulIy
That is very easily accounted for an
swered Willie Washington. when a man is
in love. half the time he doesn't know what
he Is saying
Evening star., 1902-01-28

The fact that Mr.. Neely had many
friends is not surprising. No one accumu-
lates as large sum of money as has been
credited to his account by popular opinion
without being more or less sought after
Evening star., 1902-01-28

Mr.. Bryan gets along with the ordinary
details of farming very well. But whenever
it comes to yoking up those pesky critters,
democracy and populism, he has trouble.
Evening star., 1902-01-28
An ord Story.
From the Kansas City World

Crazy Snake. the Indian who went 10
washington to see the Great Father. has
failed to gain an audience and has NOT
the wherewithal to buy ticket home. He
Is not alone In his predicament. There are
number of men in Washington who have
been in the same plight for years.
Evening star., 1902-01-28

Richard Croker waited until he retired
before he shed any tears. In the mean
time there has been considerable waiIing
and gnashing of teeth Tor which he was
directly responsible
Evening star., 1902-01-28

Some of the stories Of musicians who are
mobbed by kissing femininity should re-
quire something more than the press
agents Yerification.
Evening star., 1902-01-28

Some of the populists who have gotten
rich may have more contempt for money
than ever. now that they see how easily it
is acquired. But it doesn't usually work
that way
Evening star., 1902-01-28
Haste.

Oh, let us go a-skating
And skate with might and main,
And try to get across the pond
Before it thaws again.
Evening star., 1902-01-28

Richard Croker may find life so monot-
onous that he will have to rig up a little
political machine at Vantage, just to pass
the time away
Evening star., 1902-01-28

The anti-cigarette league is too polite to
say anything about Prince Henry's con-
templated G--ts of Jeweled cigarette cases
to American notables.
Evening star., 1902-01-28

The idea that there Is any objection to
the head of government receiving yalu-
able presents is something that does not
readily occur to a European monarch.
Evening star., 1902-01-28

The woman who took the trouble to go
over Niagara Falls in barrel is panied
to note that the st. Louis exposition people
regard Santos Dumont as a superior at
fra ptiop
Evening star., 1902-01-28

Joseph Chamberlain goes on the principle
that adverse criticism does not necessarily
prevent a performance from being a sue
cess.
Evening star., 1902-01-28

II Is almost time for Count Boni Caste,-
Iane TO ring for pitcher of ice water and
couple of million dollars.
Evening star., 1902-01-28

Every time an art collection is sold In
Europe 1t is taken for granted that another
American millionaire has been out forae-
ing
Evening star., 1902-01-28

Bob Fitzsimmons got hurt by fall down
flight of rathskeller stairs This is what
comes of being in too big a hurry
Evening star., 1902-01-28

The Indian will next be required to SUBJ
scribe to the fashion papers.
Evening star., 1902-01-28
Last Day Tomorrow.

The complimentary pricesthe souvenirs of the Opening
good only until closing time The following
gives the regular and the complimentary prices the departments
for Dress Goods, Suits
Evening star., 1902-01-28

DIn order to avoid delays on nc
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any Individual connected with the
Office, hut simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial Business Depart
menfs. according to tenor or purpose:
Evening star., 1902-01-28
Amateur Photographers.

Here's news-Samuel Wards 1901 Edi-
ton of Photo Albums, bound in real seal
leather, at Ioc for soc size, Isc for 75c size,
25c for ST size, 2oc for $I-a5 size. For un-
mounted photographs For sale in Palais
Royal Book Department, near nth street
entrance.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-22
May COME TO SEE Us
Believed Offer Of Statue by Kaiser
Will be Followed by
a Visit.

Washington, May 19.-Officials in
Washington are specializing over the
probability of visit to this country by
the emperor OF Germany. The offer by
the kaiser Of a statue of Frederick the
Great, and the acceptance by President
Roosevelt so far as the executive branch
of the government is concerned, is said
to be the first move in the direction OF a
visit from the kaiser himself.
The emperor's gift will have to be
accepted by congress but those who are
talking OF the proba BILE visit say there
will be no trouble on that score, as con-
gress undoubtedly will accept the statue
in the same spirit in which it is offered.
The unwilling OF the monument will
probably be the occasion of a visit, if it
is made. Officials refuse to discuss the
matter.
London, May l9-The evening news
papers say that the bronze statue OF
Frederick the Great, which the emperor
is sending to Washington as gift to the
American people, is a copy of Prof. Up.
nue's celebrated work III the Seges
Halle, Berlin, copies of which already
exist at Potsdam and Emden. Your
correspondent learns that the kaiser has
ordered statue of Frederick the Great
from Prof. Uphue at Manchester, and
this is undoubtedly the statue to be
presented to the United States.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-22
BIG SHORTAGE IN TAMMANY.
Alleged as the Real Reason for the Resisna.
ton Of Lewis Nixon.

New York, May LIT was stated Sat.
urday night in Tammany Hall circles
that Lewis Nixon had resigned his lead
ership, not on account of row over the
election of grand sachem, but because
this bottom had mysteriously dropped out
out of the Wigwam's treasury.
According to this talk Mr.. Nixon found
deficit of 5000, 900 that could not be &C.
couuted for. He tried to get explanations
but the machine members simply told
him that there were no books kept by
Tammany.T~
The way the remarkable shortage was
discovered was as follows
Not long ago report of the state ma
chine asked Mr.. Nixon for funds. Mr..
Nixon is said to have called on the man.
ayers of the Tammany exchequei.
He began to learn things. In the first
place he asked how much money Tam.
many had raised for the last city cam
paign. Nine hundred thousand dollars
is said to have been the answer.
This was expended in part as follows
For campaign purposes, $500, OO0 for
betting purposes, $500, 900.
When Mr.. Nixon attempted to find out
what had become of the other $500. 900,
he run up against stone fence.
There had been no bookkeeping, he
was told.
1t was one of the ancient privileges OF
the chairman of the finance committee to
make no formal accounting.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-22
The Farmers Wife.

The work of the farmer has been
greatly changed during the past TWEEN
ty years by improved machinery. BY
means of these improvements the far
mer can conduct his operations with
far less expenditure of labor. but how
is it with the farmers wife? Has she
been assisted in like manner. or has
her work been lightened by improved
machinery or inventions? | know
something about the work of a far
mers wife, having been born and
brought up on a farm. My opinion has
always been that if there was one per-
son upon the farm more seriously over
worked than another it was the farm
ers wife. While the farmers work
closes at a reasonable hour in the af-
ternoon. the farmers wife is kept
busy until 8. 0 or 10 o'clock daily.
and often she was the first one up in
the morning. What are the inventions
will ask that have been made to help
the farmers wife in the kitchen work.
or in her house work of all kinds?
cannot think of any Improvement. She
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-22
STATE CAPITAL NEWS.

Olympia, May 19.-Labor Commits.
sioner Blackman states that until the
supreme court has passed upon the
question, he will take no further steps
toward enforcing the l0.hour labor law
passed by the last legislature.
Olympia, May 2O.-Gov. Mcbride has
pardoned Arthur eager, sentenced in
Seattle to one years imprisonment in
the penitentiary for burglary. The
governor became convinced that eager
E. A. Bryan, superintendent OF the
state agricultural college, is in the city
consulting the attorney general on
matters in connection with the college.
Mr.. Bryan states that owing to deficient
appropriation made at the last legisla-
ture the maintenance fund is practically
exhausted and there is imminent dan
ger that the institution will have to be
closed down for the remainder of the
term. However, it is probable, he said,
that the faculty and Eastern Washing
ton residents will loan money sufficient
to carry on the school through the
month of June, and possibly until the
next session OF the legislature.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-05-22

gaLae. Twenty-eight skunks In one
made. although the dog has started
thirty in night.
But ii is In cOOns that Joe is inter
ested most just now. He has four of
the cunning little sharp-nosed critters
at his home. One is the old twenty
eight-pound fellow who follows Joe
about the fields and the street like an
affectiOnate dog. This is the coon that
frequently accompanies Joe to Lewis
ton on his trips. Then there are the
two baby cOOns and the mother
All the tricks of sly Mr. Coon are
easy reading to Joe. He can tell in n
minute when the dogs have freed the
coon or If the cute little beggar has run
up the tree trunk a few feet. circled
half way round and then jumped far
off into the snow. This trick battles the
dogs frequently and has sometimes lost
the dogs their coon.
One day the dogs freed the coon in
a giant old pine tree Joe took an hour
and half to climb the tree and de-
scend. there being not a limb or knot
for fifty feet. But he got his coon. At
another time when he had reached the
limb where the coon was cOonie jumped
to scrub spruce just below. That
didn't jar Joe bit He just gathered
himself together. took his lantern bail
in his teeth and jumped. too. He land
ed. crashing into the soft. springy
branches at the tip of the spruce and
this time he bagged his coon.
When he handles his coons little
recks it with Joe if he has gloves on
or not, says the Lewiston. Me-. Journal
Often the sharp teeth of the enraged
coon meet in his thumb or his finger
tip. Then he crowds his whole hand
into the mouth of the creature and the
sharp little teeth are forced apart,
willy nilly. Joe says he never yet suf-
fered any bother from the coon bites,
maddened and ferociOus though the
animals We're.