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Evening star., 1902-01-24
To Change Inauguration Day.
From the Chicago Record Herald


Advices from Washington announce that
the governors Of the various states have
been invited by the Commissioners OF the
District Of Columbia to cooperate with
them in bringing about an amendment to
the Constitution providing for a change
In the date of the presidential inaugura-
ton.
1t Is proposed to change the date Of in
auguration from March to April 80 on
account of the inclement and disagreeable
weather which prevails in Washington dur
ing March and which has so often marred
the ceremonials incident to the day. The
revival of the movement at this time will
have the cordial support of the people, par
ticularly those who have been participants
in the outdoor pageants at presidential in
augurations or have journeyed to the CAPT.
tai to witness them.
1t may be argued that considerations of
comfort and convenience of sightseers
should not have determining influence in
matters affecting the government, that the
President should be inaugurated on March
whether the populace freezes to death or
not. But SO long as no governmental exi-
gencies require a rigid adherance to the
4th of March as the only day in the calen-
dar suitable for Inauguration there is no
reason why the comfort Of the thousands
who desire to witness the Inauguration
should not be consulted. 1t is recalled that
on April 80.
Washington weather in March Is blus-
terry and disagreeable, sometimes extremely
cold. always uncertain. On April 30 1t Is
generally mild balmy and pleasant In
auguration day belongs to the people It's
festivities should be arranged for their
pleasure and profit. The capital is nearer
to the people Of all the states than ever
before and the crowds naturally grow
larger with each recurring inauguration.
Popular interest in the event Is a crafty
ing expression of national unity and patri-
otism 1t is to be hoped that the efforts
of the District OF Columbia Commissioners
to change the date will meet with success.
Evening star., 1902-01-24
Who NextS

And now France puts forth a disclaimer
iE regard to that proposed joint note of the
powers to the United States In 1898 de-
signed to prevent the war with Spain. At
this rate there will soon be nothing left of
the affair. England. Russia, Germany and
France having declared that they had no
purpose whatever to intervene only Aus
tria and Italy remain as the responsible
parties. Denials from them may soon
come to clear away the whole record Yet.
In the current vernacular there was I'M
aEestionably something doing" In Europe
Just at the time when this country was
making its war preparations. There were
many conferences on the continent and
much exchanging Of ministerial views. The
acknowledgements and denials of today can
nit be accepted as revealing the whole
truth OF the negotiations. The war Is not
yet remote enough to permit a frank
avowal on all sides OF the precise part
which the chanceileries played In the abor-
tive effort to head of the United States. 1t
Is entirely natural to expect the powers
row TO make the best showing they can
OF their feelings and intentions toward the
United States at the time Of its interna-
tional difficulty. This country is the OBJ
tect OF many fattering attentions. 1t is
being addressed in the most respectfuI
terms by both England and Germany. and
France is just now seeking to strike a bar
gain for bit OF old and somewhat shop
worn stock. Russia has always been genial
and some distinct overture OF amity from
that quarter would not be out of the line
OF present developments. The favor Of the
United States, indeed. means much TODAY.
We are supplying large percentage Of the
reeds OF the whole world, and our political
position Is such that we can WELD great
power on occasion in any international sit
uatlon In which our interests are involved
A competition for the gratitude of America
tor something that was not done four
years ago is. therefore, not such an ex-
traordinary spectacle after all. amusing
though It may be IN some Of It's phases,
Evening star., 1902-01-24
The Danish Isl.nd. Tre.ty sirn.a


The signing today of the treaty between
the United States and Denmark by which.
when ratified. the Danish West Indies Is
lands are to become the property of this
government, marks an important step In
the development of the new national policy.
Yet that step has been In contemplation for
very many years Negotiations for the
transfer Of title to this country have re-
peatedly been begun. and once came to the
very point Of success. when the Senate re-
fused to ratify a treaty Of sale which rep
resented the wishes Of the people of the
islands and the desires Of both govern
rnents- The causes leading to the present
result are numerous. but they center In the
fact that Denmark was anxious to rid her
self Of q colony which had become burden
some AID was OF no strategic value to her
Ia politics or trade. Seeking a purchaser.
she naturally consulted the United States
The offer found this government less anx-
ious to secure these outposts. It having al
ready gained possession Of Porto Rico and
the assurance Of naval stations on the Gu
ban coast Ths strategic value Of ST.
Thomas a. coaling point and a trading
station on the way to the isthmian canal
Evening star., 1902-01-24
Mr.. Cummfnx., Prote.t.

The sentence with which Mr.. Cummings
Of New York electrified the House on Wed
nesday should give his party friends pause
in both the House and Senate in their at
titude toward legislation for the Philip
pines. The remark of the New York repre-
sentative applied TO a particular proposition
that Of providing comfortable quarters
tor the soldiers at .ManiIa-but there was
that in 1t which will go far beyond. and
will touch the country profoundly
II Is useless now to argue the question
Of whether we should have taken over the
archipelago We did take 1t over, and the
act has been indorsed by the people at the
polls. The Supreme Court has decided the
status of the territory. We are there,
with heavy obligations both to the Fill
pinos and to ourselves resting on our shoul-
ders. We must maintain order wherever
We have established it, must provide reve-
rue for administering the government, and,
of all things, must make as comfortable
as possible the soldiers who are keeping
the flag flying. Those things We cannot
afford to shirk. whether we are to remain
the ground ten months or ten centuries.
They are duties which inure in our very
presence there.
Let it be admitted. as it may be, that the
an open question. 1t is yet unwise to ap-
proach it in a spirit of obstruction to pres
ent necessities in the archipelago. The
question is far too big to be approached in
that way. II it is to be pressed 1t Is
worthy of national campaign. The people
in November, 1900, approved of the Paris
treaty, which invested the United States
with responsibility for the Philippines, and
il there Is desire to learn whether that
responsibility shall be permanent or tenn
porary the people cannot be consulted on
the subject earlier than November, 1904
Why not therefore try the case in that
highest court, and accept the judgment
whatever 1t may be. In good faith?
Mr.. Cummings very well said in the re-
marks he made yesterday in explanation
OF his sententious protest of Wednesday
that there Is no politics in providing for
the comfort Of the country's soldiers. And
1t Is equally true that there is no politics
In making war on those who dispute the
country's authority within the country's
boundaries. The flag stands for all, and
the men who are upholding it in the Phil
ippines have been gathered from every sec
tton of the Union. North and south. east
and west, have contributed to the army
which, acknowledging allegiance to the
United States government, is doing the gov
ernment's service ten thousand miles from
home. To recall the army formally and
have 1t embark IN order is one thing. To
skimp its allowances and annoy it while it
remains at the post of duty In an effort to
hurry Its departure is another thing, and a
thing this country will not tolerate
Evening star., 1902-01-24

bring the retail price up to that of but
ter. But with the places of manufacture
strictly guarded, so that every tub Of the
imitation goods IL taxed, the incentive to
defraud the customer win under the pro-
posed law be removed and there Will be no
reason for the dangerous but lucrative
practice of stamp removal.
This bill should assuredly be passed by
Congress at the present session. 1t is de-
manded by the great majority Of the reo-
ple 1t is In the interest Of good faith be-
tween dealer and customer, and 1t offers
harm to no honest industry.
Evening star., 1902-01-24
PeCuliar

Oh. human beings are. in sooth.
A most peculiar lot.
By them lady or a youth
Is kidnapped, like as not
They love to turn to reckless fun
Which undermines the health;
And each feels happiest when he's won
Another's hard-earned wealth.
Each likes to talk about the way
He loves his fellow-man,
But you will notice, day by day,
He docs him. when he can.
The golden rule he quotes as truth
'Tis instantly forgot
These human beings are, In sooth
A most peculiar lot.
Evening star., 1902-01-24
For the Common we1far..

The amiable gentleman stepped on a
banana peel, pirouetted and dropped.
A large number Of people laughed.
See all those people laughing said the
sympathetic friend.
Yes" said the amable gentleman, with
smile; they seem to be enjoying them
selves hugely"
Doesn't their laughing make you an
gry?"
Not at ALL 1t doesn't hurt me in the
slightest, either morally, physically or pc
cuniarily. And I rejoice in the fact that
the average Of human happiness has been
elevated just that much"
Evening star., 1902-01-24

The tariff arrangements will doubtless
effectually safeguard Cuba and the Philip
pines for some time to come against the
humiliation Of seeing their goods sold
cheaper after being exported than they can
be bought by local consumers.
Evening star., 1902-01-24
A Candid Admission.

The rose, likewise the violet,
To me seems but bore.
I'd rather have an orchid, cause
1t costs great deal more.
Hold on to yoh hopefulness an pa
tience," said Uncle Eben; but don't sit
down an let 'em interfere wifi you reg'lar
work. Cause If you does, a whole lot O.
folks Is gwineter mistake em for common
laziness."
Evening star., 1902-01-24

Russell Sage discovers that riches do not
bring complete happiness. The chief en-
noyance in Mr.. Sage's case. however,
seems to be that some one is continually
trying to get some Of his wealth away
from him.
Evening star., 1902-01-24

England's frequent reminders to America
that we speak the same language" are
kindly intended. But We must continue to
refuse to drop our his or take Alfred
Austin seriously.
Evening star., 1902-01-24

Kansas capitalists are now talking Of a.
combine CT all the creameries In the coun-
try When the milk and butter supply Is
cornered. Kansas will look on It's populistic
champions merely as picturesque figures in
ancient history
Evening star., 1902-01-24

Prince Henry will bring a number OF
presents with him to this country to be dis
tributed among the people whom he meets
closely. 1t is little late in the season. but
nevertheless. ''Merry. Christmas!"
Evening star., 1902-01-24

In his desperation Marconi may be
tempted to go on the lecture platform and
allow himself to be kissed by any girl who
happens to have a little spare sentiment
tality on hand
Evening star., 1902-01-24

If rumor continues to go its present
pace, Mr.. Schwab will be added to the list
of millionaires who feel like lodging when
an interviewer puts In an appearance.
Evening star., 1902-01-24
A Cautious Opinion.

What do you think of this Shakespeare
Bacon controversy
The man with big diamond looked pro-
foundly thoughtful for a minute, and then
said:
well, If 1 was them fellows, I'd ask for
a court Of inquiry and have the whole
thing settled, once for ALL"
Evening star., 1902-01-24
Right Once.

From the Indianapolis News.
Mr.. Debs was right In telling the Terre
Haute strikers that they must win on the
lines; OF peace and order" Rioting al
ways displaces the main contention and
substitutes the question Of lawlessness or
order
Evening star., 1902-01-24

New York might get its new post office
building more readily If 1t would solemnly
promise not to use 1t for the transmission
of green goods circulars.
Evening star., 1902-01-24

Rhode Island Is now securing a large
share Of the country's divorce business
But none Of the larger states is disposed
to be envious to any serious extent.
Evening star., 1902-01-24

Spain Is too busy with troubles of its
own to chuckle over any problems which
Cuba or the Philippines may present to
this government.
Evening star., 1902-01-24

This is probably the only opportunity
France will have, in the history Of the
world, to get rid of the Panama canal
plant. She should nurse 1t very tenderly.
Evening star., 1902-01-24

Horse racing is good game. But Rich
ard Croker will probably find that it does
not entirely fill the place Of politics.
Evening star., 1902-01-24

The New York Central railway is receiy-
Ing an enormous amount Of advice And
its management is in a position where it
cannot afford to look as IL it were bored.
Evening star., 1902-01-24
Chinatowns.

From the New York Tribune.
San Francisco ts talking of cleaning out
ner Chinatown. New York.s Chinese 1ua -
ter L. not intolerably offensive, and com.
paratively few crimes occur In that dis
trtct. but 1t cannot be regarded as ceies-
TALLY perfect, even II It Il occupied by
Evening star., 1902-01-24

The only chance the Indian has to avoid
hair cut Is to learn to play foot ball or
the piano
Evening star., 1902-01-24

Fegetarians say that a man may live on
vegetables and cold water. But cold water
In summer time is very expensive, and It's
use Is greatly deprecated by experts In hy-
oil
Evening star., 1902-01-24
PhiladelDhia.
From the Philadelphia Press.

Prince Henry will make a mistake IL he
does not put Philadelphia on his visiting
list. Nowhere on earth could he learn so
much about how to conduct municipal gov-
ernment for private gain as here.
Evening star., 1902-01-24

The Beers insist on regarding the corona
tion simply as local affair with no sig
nificance in South Africa
Evening star., 1902-01-24
A Question.

From the Indianap0ID Journal.
In view Of the general friendliness Of Eu-
rupean powers, what has become of the al
legged movement to shut US out Of European
marketS2
Evening star., 1902-01-24
SHOOTING STARS.
A Fiendish Amusement.

'You are his rival in lover
) IT am"
"Yet you profess friendship for him.
"I do. 1 have been his dentist for sew
eral years. and I wouldn't forego the fun
of fixing up his teeth for anything in the
world"
Evening star., 1902-01-24
ThN 0len Rill.

Marconi is hoping at least that "unlucky
in love means lucky in invention
Evening star., 1902-01-24

DIn order to avoid delays on &C.
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
ONCE, but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Depart
menfs. aecordfng to teneF or purpose.
Evening star., 1902-01-24
Artistic NeckWear CheaD.

The superb pieces made by expert mner with m
merry On second floor Some much SIS piece Non
nal prices be quoted and to this second
floor will be long remembered with delight See first
floor attractions.
Evening star., 1902-01-24
Velvet Ribbons.

The Palais Royal is Headquarters IL
only because Of reliability-for less than
usual prices for only the best Velvet Rib
bens. We count the cheap pasted ribbons
dear at any price-and they are not tol-
Grated here.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-12-20
Big Greek News.

IT'S a little cold since the snow.
Basil Ridgway is improving slowly
from his sickness.
There was about six inches of snow
fell Saturday night.
The new school house in District Ii
is ready for clustering.
d. J. Wilson brought his cattle
home from down south Saturday.
Charles Wheeler purchased a range
of Perigo & Co., of Ellis, last Satur-
day.
Baird and Cockrell took their new
separator and engine out home last
Monday.
The Ellis merchants had good
trade Saturday regardless of the
stormy weather.
Miss Dora Altman is going to re-
turn home from Manhattan for
Christmas.
Humphrey Hoffer was hauling out
lumber from Ellis fof his new house
last Saturday.
Matt Mahoney, recently of TregO
county, died at Solomon, Kans., last
Tuesday, and was buried in Ellis,
Thursday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-12-20

Last week we stated there was a
rumor afloat that one of the Wa-Kee-
ney papers would move to Stockton.
Last Saturday the s.Exterminator"
came out and had the gall to say that
if the WORLD hadn't the postOffice it
would move to Stockton or somewhere
else The shoe evidently fit the
fellow on the corner as he took to our
article like lot of flies around a mo-
lasses barrel in the summer time. The
fellow on the corner ought to acquaint
himself with the history of the
WORLD before he makes another fool
break like the above The WORLD
will soon celebrate its oath birthday
and il has withstood the trials of
drouth, hot winds, Demo-popism and
the coal famine. In all these years
the old reliable has lived and prosper
ed without sucking the public teat all
the time Newspapers may come and
go in Trego county but the old WORLD
will rotate forever
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-12-20
Col1yer.

Justice of the Peace Schwanbeck
was in town on Monday.
No ''croakers" now that it don't
snow to cover the wheat fields.
The members of the Congregational
church repaired their church last
| week
Gus Eberling and family. of Ellis,
came home to be present at the we'd
ding on Wednesday evening.
| The fellow who lives northeast of
| town who is in the habit of coming to
town after dark and loading his
wagon with old ties at the pump
house. had better let up as he was
seen last Friday night and is known.
The box supper given at the Kessler
school house on last Friday night to
| raise money for a Christmas tree to
be held Christmas eve, was a success,
and the proceeds amounted to SO or
So. The committee who had it in
charge did credit to all concerned,
There will be Cristmas pie by the
Collyer school on Christmas eve as
school, and good time is expected as
there has been no failure in anything
that the school has taken hold of this
winter so far, and the school will be
treated to the best the town knows
how
Last Wednesday evening at 6
O'Clock Miss Mary Eberling and Mr..
James E. Miller were united in mar
riage at the home of the brides par
ents In the presence of few of their
many friends. The bride is the daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. John Eberling,
old and highly respected residents of
Collyer Township, and she is fine
young lady. The groom is one OF the
good, jolly. industrious young men of
the Saline and is to be congratulated
on capturing such a worthy prize.
Their many friends wish much them
happiness and prosperity.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-12-20
Banner.

The scarcity of coal is getting to be
serious. Cow chips are at a premium.
Six inches OF snow and mercury
close to zeIo. Pretty good weather
for Kansas.
Rev. A n. See, the presiding elder
for the NJ E. church, held quarterly
meeting here last Sunday.
Mrs. Florence See, of Salfna, ex-
poets to spend the holidays with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Purin-
ton.
Mrs. Hunt, the Banner school
teacher, is at her home near Ogallall.
There will be no more school until af-
ter Christmas.
Mrs. Hawkes. has returned after
spending the summer with friends
near Chicago. Her sister, Mrs. Far
well, came home with her.
Wm- Coop, who lives on the Smoky
river near Alanthus, was riding a bike
from Collyer Saturday evening to his
home. He got lost in the storm and
left his wheel but don't know where
When morning came lie found him.
self near Castle Rock. He stopped
with Bob Lovin for breakfast and
then walked home
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-12-20

We desire to thank the people OF
the different churches of the city and
those who are not members of any
church for the liberal donation given
us on the afternoon and EVENING" OF
December s. Also to the members of
the NJ. E. church for the beautiful
gift of silverware given as reminder
of our 10th wedding anniversary De-
cember r. These two surprises-so
near together and of such VALUES
almost more than Methodist minis
ter can stand.
E. E. GUNCKEL AND WIFE.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-12-20
G. d. YETTER,
NOTARY PUBLIC.
@Legal papers neatly and accurately
executed.
OGALLAH KANSAS
Ogallah.

Musgrave Bros. shipped one car and
A. ". Hixson two cars of cattle to
Kansas City this week.
Mrs. G. Schuman and daughter left
Wednesday for Elkhorn. Nebr-, for
the holidays.
The Ogallah literary will not meet
next Thursday, Christmas night, ow-
ing to most of the members taking
part in the Christmas eve program
on Wednesday evening.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-12-20

Last Saturday and Sunday this Sec
tion of the country was visited by one
of the deepest SHOWS we have had for
years. There was no wind and the
snow lay deep on the level all over the
country. Much good will be derived
from it as wheat was getting dry.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-12-20

Have plenty of Western
Lump coal at So. so per ton
at Ogallah all the time. Ross
& Waldo.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-12-20
Candy! Nuts!

Sunday school committees are in
vited to call at the Star Grocery and
get prices on Candy and Nuts. You
viii find the assortment complete
1918 ct JAS. KELLY
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-12-20

George Diller was up from Ogallah
Wednesday and reports the arrival of
a ten-pound boy at his house. We
We smoked on the new boy and tile
old man.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-12-20

We have nice new line OF box pa
per. tablett, envelopes, calling and in
vitation cards, at the Book STORE
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-12-20

A modern Christmas dialogue. Mrs.
5. "What did you get for Christmaso''
Mrs. b. ''Ohi / don't know, but 1 do
hope somebody will give me some
thing without writing their name on
it 50 can send it away New Years. .
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-12-20

For Sale-1 calf, 3 yearlings and 2
year-old Short-Horn bulls. One is a
thoroughbred. red and white (not reg
isteredl, and tie others are high
grades, red Emery Cass, miles
north of Collyer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-12-20

E. NJ Wagner and Joshua Mus
grave, of the east side, and James
Walsh and Emery Cass. of the west
side, were in the city the first OF the
week paying taxes and made US an
agreeable call
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-12-20
NOTICE

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Wa-Keeney State Bank
will be held January Is, 1908, at 10 a.
m. at the bank.
r. G. WILSON, Cashier.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-12-20

An extra quality of Backwheat -four
and Maple syrup can be had at the
Star Grocery, also very fine Norway
mackerel, all OF which go to make up
a palatable breakfast
1918 &c JAS. KELLY.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-12-20

j. M. Best informs us that his son
John is now convalescing after hard
siege of spinal meningitis.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-12-20

Mrs. Blair and daughters returned
from Lindsberg this Saturday even
ing to spend the holidays
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-12-20

Are you looking for Santa Claus?
You will find him at Slephens'l As
there is no snow he left his reindeer
behind and came over in his automo-
bile.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-12-20

Merry sleigh bells have been ring
ing all week. Moonlight sleighing
parties seem to be all the rage.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-12-20

WANTED Agents to collect and
deliver goods for dyeing. cleaning and
repairing. Chemical Cleaning s. Dye
ing Works, Hays, Kans-