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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
July 9th. 1902.

The President has appropriately chosen
this day for three deliverances Of unusual
Importance. They appear on another page
of The Star. and will be read with very
great interest.
Peace having been established in the Phil
ippane Islands. the civil authority becomes
paramount General Chaffee Is relieved Of
all functions but those relating to military
duty and that duty will in future be per-
formed under the orders of the Philippine
Commission. This brings the archipelago
into the enjoyment Of the arrangement
which is our chief boast in our own affairs,
and which In it's operations justifies the
high value we put upon it.
Accompanying this is the granting of am
nesty to all who may have offended against
the United States prior to the very recent
date named. The exceptions specified are
such as simply emphasize the generosity of
the proclamation. We made no war upon
the Filipinos. but only asserted with force
when necessary the authority we rightfully
possessed. That authority is now estab-
lished. and the President, in a spirit which
reflects credit both upon his manhood and
his patriotism. cancels the score against
those who either through ignorance or
passion put a false Interpretation upon
American purposes. He makes it plain to
all the people of the islands that the new
sovereignty IS animated by spirit neither
of oppression nor revenge, but seeks only
the good of all in policy of forgetting and
forgivfng as to the past, and of confidence
and friendship for the future.
The eulogy of the army is in the Presi-
dents fighting tone and in Secretary Roots
choicest mode of expression. 1t is hearty,
well deserved ard complete. The country
will applaud it to the echo The soldier as
administrator in Cuba is remembered
along with the soldier as a fighter in the
philippines Both have borne themselves
with signal credit to the flag. and so as to
achieve a signal success in the discharge of
exceptionally difficult duties, The work in
of merit. and in ttstifying to his apprecia-
tion OF ii the President plants round, firm
fist squarely between the eyes of the man
who. whether as phra semaker, or young
tsh statesman and sCold. has for some
months been applying insulting epithets to
those who have been carrying the stars and
stripes at 50 long a distance from home.
The army had deserved praise and with a
good man in the White House 1t could not
fail TO receive ii in the name of the ma
ton
This is Fourth of July as is a Fourth
o. July, both in the United States proper
and wherever its authority reaches. And
may the day and it's meaning never grow
less.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
For and Against Reciprocity.

The following is the so-called Cuban reci-
procity plank which was rejected by the
Minnesota republicans in preparing their
state platform;
We favor reciprocity with Cuba. urged
by President Roosevelt, by a plan which
shall insure the profitable interchange OF
commodities, invre to the advantage of
both nations. help the Cuban people need
ing assistance. but the chief benefits of
which shall not enrich trusts. monopolfes or
foreign SPECTATORS. which shall not in
terrupt our home production"
Some curiosity Is said to exist as to the
failure of this delverance. A greater curl
osity should exist to its author. He
should present himself before the public,
and claim the distinction which is his due.
He has put the case Of anti-reciprocity in
fewer words than anybody else who has as
yet addressed himself to the subject.
A good deal Of the talk about reciprocity
in general shades off in the style adopted
by this Minnesotan. Men will declare them
selves in favor of reciprocity and then pro-
coed to qualify their committal in such a
way TO intimate that the policy is quite
pressed in more than one republican quar-
ter that not even Mr.. Mckinley, had he
lived long enough to attempt it, could have
succeeded in working out the problem he
advanced in his Buffalo speech. 1t is de-
ciared to be one of those propositions which
catch the ear, but defy all efforts to put
them into practical shape.
And yet there Is nothing more certain
than that in some way by somebody this
Ioblem must be solved, or we shall have
revision of the tariff on lines which here
totore Minnesota republicans and all other
republicans have stubbornly resisted. THE
period of exclusveness is past We are
producers and consumers now on such an
enormous scale that new trade arrange
ments with the outside world on a far
reaching plan are an absolute necessity.
Mr.. Mckinley saw this and undoubtedly
believed that through the agencies of recip-
rocal trade arrangements the pressure
could be relieved without the impairment of
our protection policy where 1t was still a
means of upbuilding.
The Minnesota republicans. when the
pinch came, eliminated all qualifications
and Endorsed reciprocity that would recip-
rocate The Presidents proposition as to
Cuba seemed workable, and they approved
It. And that, sooner or later, the republic
can leaders will see the necessity of doing
with regard to reciprocity on general prin-
ciples Huggermugger wins no permanent
advantages in politics. and even when it Is
for the moment successful the country suf-
farS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
Need Our Guidance.
,om the Atlanta Constitution.

r rom the Atlanta Constitution.
1t Is in every way desirable that this
country and the Filipinos should frankly
understand each other and Cooperate in
sincere patriotism for the perfect pacffica-
ton Of the islands and their DEVELOPMENT
IN all the arts and blessings of modern civ
lllzation. Doubtless there are aggressive,
spirited men in the Philippines who would
prefer an absolutely Independent condition
at once, and possibly by se}ection enough
men might be found who could function the
semblance OF such government, but the
whole truth is that the Philippines as they
are today need the control, guidance and
formative help Of the American people. II
our administration of civil rule in the
Islands Is In harmony with the accepted
principles which govern such rule at home
and our officers are wise in leading the Fill
ipinos from suspicion to confidence, from
ness to labor, prosperity and patriotism.
the Philippines problem will easily solve
itself to the satisfaction of both countries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
The Fireworks Frolic,

Shoot till the land reverberates!
Shoot TIL the whole United States
Trembles with joy once more to see
Such martial pomp mid peaceful gleeI
Shoot mid far Alaskan SHOWS:
Shoot where radiant as the rose
Porto Rico smiles to see
Our brave emblem of the free
Shoot where midst Hawaiian flowers
Dusky bards beguile the hours
Shoot. oh. Filipino band
Let the national joy expand;
Learn to shoot in harmless fun;
Shoot for once and do not run.
'Tis true. that mid the sparks which fly,
Some shoot, nor know the reason why;
But better 1t should thus befall
Than not to celebrate at ALL
So gather round with punk and fuse
And burn your fingers and enthuse;
Let not this glorious day be mute
Sing. laugh and likewise elocute-
And shoot!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
Predictions,
From the Chicago Post,

One Of the lamentable effects Of the Ill
ness of King Edward is the revival Of the
old prophecies by soothsayers, palmisters,
astrologers and other professional croakers
OF mischief At the best there Is too much
superstition in the world, and the evil is
not likely to be mitigated by tales of the
accident Of prophecy. When one prophecy
is by chance fulfilled the silly world quick
ly forgets the hundreds that have come to
nothing. How strange 1t is, we hear that
this mans prediction has come true But
how much stranger it would be, with the
world full of bunko steerers If somebody 8
prediction were not some time verified
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04

Sticklers for historical accuracy are con-
cerned over an incident which has just oc-
Cured out in Missouri, centering In the I'M
yelling of bronze tablet proclaiming the
premises to be the house IN which Eugene
Field. the poet, was born in 1850. Since
the tablet was formally dedicated at the
hands of Mr. Samuel NJ Clemens. who is
far better known to most of the world as
Mark Twain, the poets brother has ven
tured the suggestion that the house chosen
for the decoration was not that in which
Field was born. Notwithstanding this dis
Closure no step has been taken to locate
fhe real birthplace and to move the tablet
90 1t. and there Is every prospect that the
bronze proclamation will continue to make
what Senator Beveridge would call an '.un-
warranted assertion. Is it possible that
this Is another of Mark Twatn's iokesP
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fact find resting place upon an Alaskan

Ararat or that the Noah of Palestine had
an Arctic prototype VINO constructed a vast
vessel for the salvation OF the chosen in
the face OF gigantic convulsion Of nature
OF course. the Indian idea of size may be
unreliable and the craft may be. if it exists
at all none other than a Viking ship car
ried through the Arctic ice and cast upon
a hillside by some glacial action of thou
sand years ago. And then again, the strong
fre-water sold by the Alaskan traders may
account for these simple Aleutians seeing
things in the hills. or they may finally be
only working. up market for their serv-
ices as guides There is no need as yet to
revise the ordinary conceptions of the food.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
What a Change!

From the New York Tribune.
Louisiana has decided to close it's gates
against prize fights Of any kind Almost
every state of the Union has adopted strin-
gent legislation against the professional
pugilists who have now become pariahs in
the eyes of every respectable person But
less than half century has gone by since
Heenan and Morrissey and Sayers and
Mace were popular idols in their way, In
the ringing grooves of change the world
spins onward
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04

No body contends that the indiscriminate
use of explosives is a sensible way to COM
memorate national Independence. But the
noise must be accepted for the sake of the
sentiment 1t represents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04

The secret service department reports
diminution Of activity in counterfeiting.
The country offers enough opportunity to
brains and skill to make counterfeitng
waste of time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04

Money talks, and a number of statesmen
spared their oratory and put their heavy
work into the appropriation bills
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
An Exp1anatioD

Il suppose you will be glad to get away
from Congress and get a little rest"
My friend" answered the statesman
you misinterpret the situation. When a
man goes to his own state he Is got TO look
after elections night and day. He goes
home to hustle. If he's lucky he gets to
Congress, where there is a chance to rest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
Be Careful.
From the Phila

From the Philadelphia Press
A little care today won't interfere with
true patriotism, but it will show q reduced
number OF casualties when the inventory
is taken tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04

Grover Cleveland is evidently inclined to
regard the idea of answering all that w
]. Bryan has to say as hopeless from the
very outset
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04

The Filipino small boy will deeply appre-
ciate the determination of this government
to leave nothing undone which may help to
make the Fourth of July unanimous
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04

A Sorrow Of the Moment,
This is tragic
Stead of silly;
Bang" said fireworks;
OUGHT" said Willie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04

The ruggeduess of the small boy is shown
by the fact that 125 Fourth Of July eelebra-
tions have not sufficed to extermnate him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04

It looks as il Mr.. John r. Mclean does
not care rap whether he gets any puffs
in the Commoners personal columns OF
not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
Money to Burn.

From the New York World.
d. Today the patriotic small boy proves he
has money to burn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04

Notwithstanding recent events. the Senate
will undertake to transact business without
the services of referee and timekeeper
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04

MI CleYeland's latest cast into the po-
Ntical waters has. as usual. not been re.
warded by a nibbIe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04

Ii is probable that the coronation will be
put on more business-like basis and con-
Quoted with as few rehearsals as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04

The creditors of the French Panama
Canal Company WILL as matter Of course,
become active.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04

Senator Bailey leaves it to be understood
that the retribution of Solicitor Penfield is
subject to postponemenS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04

The Moro tribes are left out In the cold.
1t is their own fault
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
SHOOTING STARS.
Gradual Progress,

What do those belligerent Filipinos
think of amnesty?"
They are not yet in a position to ex-
press themselves. They have all gone to
the dictionary to see what the word
means"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04

General Miles admirers are anxiously
awaiting to see whether he can get through
q Fourth OF July Grafton without rendering
himself liable to censure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04

Rostand has applied to the courts Of this
country for vindication Of his Cyrano de
Bergerac. and Chicago literary circles are
once more all agog.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04

Many an innocent child has to stand the
blame for fathers firecracker foolish
ness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
which is Certainly Pecul,ar.

From the Philadeiphia Record.
Bryan's idea of harmony il that every.
body should agree with him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04

In attacking an orator 1t Is considered es-
pecially indicative to seize him by the
windpipe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04

Venezuela Is doing its best to keep up the
excitement that lapsed with the quiescencs
Of Mount Pelee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
Discord.
From the BOSTON Transcript. =,

If the democratic party has to wait for
Grover Cleveland and William Jennings
Bryan to harmonic 1t might as well put up
the shutters at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04

II j. Pierpont Morgan thinks poker is
wicked what must he think of a watered-
stock transactionP
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04

Nicaragua or Panama, 1t will be a fir
canal when completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
Slightly Scattered

When Johnny closed this day Of bliss
His face was very queer
One eyebrow was askew like this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04
Lot 2-4,O00 Yards
2O=Cemt
Satin Striped Batiste,
Ii o. Yard.

Very fine and beautiful cloth, al
most as sheer as organdie, satin
striped white ground with new and
dainty printings of dots, figures and
floral designs in black and a pleas
ing variety of the most popular col
orings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04

O&C for Close-woven HammOcks, in q va
wv riety of colors, with valance edge;
head spreader and pillow; extra value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-04

DC for Oak Window Screens, with steel
center; "A inches high; open to 81
inches.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-04
The Hcliserapn.

With all it's superiority m distonoes ihe holiograph IS too uncertain for sole reliance. A nessinc cloud is sufficient ,o interrupt tho clcarCst signals, uor- haps in the critical moment Of a battle or sun haze may render invisible tho rays from tho largest mirror, SO that a, any time without clenr atmoSphort the system is uscless
 It Is nos known that tho photographic system has ever been in use on ship board. and the seq service has nothing for day signaling that approaches !ts accomplishment in dry atmoSpheroS For right service at sea the bashligbi appears to be the best system of signal ug in all weathers. though on rave oc' casions the long beam of the electric searchight thrown up on the sky has proved effective for communication when it was possible by no other means. An instance of such use was reported O few years ago by two British ships which while on opposite sides of a high promontory nine miles in width opened communication with ClCl ether by n,eans of dot and dash flashes on the sky from their searchlights-Dippin cott'a
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-04
NOT TO DE FOOLED.
But the Peddier's Invention Caught Even
 tho canny Farmer.

the canny Farmer.
 ''Now. jest you go right along. You needn't stop here, " said Farmer Hay fork authoritatively "l don't want no Sghtnin rods. !"
 ''I am not selling lightning rods, |" responded tho sleek looking pcdllor, whoso sudden appearance at tho gatc had aroused the ire of Farmer Hayfork
 "l don't keer what yer sellin. TO- piled the farmer. "I don't wnnt it m won't take it. an that's all there iS about it. I know the tricks of you city sharperS read the papers do. You san't catch me on any double back ao- tion pumps. or any self workin ohurnA or patent Egyptian corn fresh from th. pyramids. Not much. An don't want to tako any mowers on trial, either, an sign receipt fer 1t an hayo 1t come back as 90 day note fer Sl0.O00. No sirree An you can't buy my farua sither. an then have mo buy it back at q big advance because some confedera 0 of yers comes along an offers twice what you gave fer it. Nixyl Pm no chicken. Now. clear out. "
 Il only want"-
 "Oh. yes. You only want to get my aamo Co anything at all go you can mako a noto out of it I'm up Co all such tricks. l read the papers, ] dc."
 "I only want Co show you our ueS patent reversible beus' nests.
 What on airth is themg'
 "It's an ordinary hens nest, only it reverses itself every timo ben lays m egg and drops the egg into a basket be' iOW. '"
 "Whas good is thati"
 Cant you soo. ThehCn tuTns round Co look at ttc cge. but it ain't there and she concludes s,c didn't lay my and sits right down and lays another suo, and so on. Only S0O." |"
 "By eumi Gimme dozen. "-Ncw York Weekly.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-04
NOT REALLY BELIEVED.

That ihe recent Yukon uprising oug-a- hco WIS warned out oi whole cloth ov Canadian officials Is perhaps improved. Bu, color for bvliei Is given io this vsrs on of the sanlri. in fact thli Can a1ian officials are posing Co take the child lshlv silly story with such grave concern. The customs barrier has not proved sui ficisnt co exclude Americans from the Yukon and it may be conceived that an excuse Co subject outlanderS Co close sur veillicnce and Co hamper them with more restrictions and offensive inQuiSitionS, Is desired. In view Of the present in,ente coriill between the Department of State and the Foreign Offte, Yukon revival oi the British Columbian alien exclusion act, so minus Co Atlin, would be hardly teasi- bl-. Bur Co reduce the aliens who diS- covered the wealth Of the country and transformed it from a Clnldiln desert Into an colorado, to the status of Semi-eriminal suspe tS. nigh, afford desired opportun- ity for cespoiliaiion. 4t Is at least not ,oncrivsbl. that any one really believes th,t Major PumroSs'S vam has the least foundation in ftet.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-04
Evidently Not In Laro.

They watched ,he couple stroll up lhe beach from tho boat.
 ''I suppose their engagement will be announced tomorrow, " said the girl in blue.
 "Oh. no. 1t won't" answered tho girl in gray.
 But they've been out in a boat to- gother fishing all tho afternoon. '
 "I know it. !"
 "wen. don't you suppose ho seized ihe opportunity to propoSe?"
 "I know he didn't" "
 ''How do you know"
 Hes actually brought back some nsh. "--Chioago Post.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-04
Sot mensSurtn9.

Tha, m answer may be cheerful and yet far from roassuring IS once mora proved out of tho mouth of a young lrishman
 He was acting as Suide tU party of Americans who. in the course of a day'i excursion during their visit to Ireland, vtre wandeIing over a picturesque. de- serted castle
 "lt seems very unsafe. said one of lhc party, ss they groped and stumbled along a dnrk passage "These floors are loose, ! know
 "Yes, ,aid another timid person, 'aud wish l could sec the blue sky 3t0cc mo. This seems liko dungeon. TO; a ruinr
 "ls it gie ulue sky ye'd bo seein, mssg said the voice of the guide, soma feet m advance "Why, may tie saints preserve ye for an inuocontl It's tho roof au uowt olse. that kapes ths walls together. mps" -Youths CoiApanioE
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-04
Imperv1ous to Sarcasm

The vicar certainly had pretty wit People said that he was sarcastic, and he tried to live up to tho reputation, but he was not always a succeS On ono occasion a gentleman camo iuto the church in the middle of the sermon The vicar broke off from his disc urso and addressed the newcomer "l am glad to see you. sir. am always glad to see those late who can't come early. DO
 "Thank you." replied the gentle. man. with perfect self possession Would you kindly favor me with the textg"-Tit- Bits
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-04
-.a,stratOr's Final Account

.. rIfE COURT or THE r. s. COM e.--.oacs and ex-oflcio Probate Judge rI Alaska. at SNasway.
 . a. ts.1te of John Hisiop.
 ago s hereby given Co an whom ( u.sy concern. that !. W. Young. admin 1-,to, of thc estate ot John Hislop, F,ca..l. has filed in this court h.s rHa, .ce1unt as such administrator, and f.t .hc same win come on for hearing N..f s,ttlement at my office in the City % S,a-uay on the 3ist day Of January .s.. ot th, hour of Q o'clock D. m. ....t thls 9th day og November. 1901.
 J. J. ROGERS. l. S. Commissioner and ex-Omcio Pro- ultc Judge.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-04
ni.,nnoln,ment In s,nre.

Have you made up your mind inst what qualities you expect O fud in a nusband?" asked tho matron
 "why. of course" answered tho maid.
 "Too bad. commented tho matron, with Q sigh.
 "why do you say rhat:' donsndcd the maiden.
 "Oh. l always hate co see youug girl. disappointed. answered the msucn. -' Chicago Post
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-04
rrIdcnce of Her plsllke.

"How sne hates mel" sighed the ut- tie woman referring to neighbor.
 Hates your exclaimed her husband. 'Have you ever heard of her saying an unhind thing about youT
 ooh, no: It's worse than that. She calls our little Willie Into her house every chance she gets and gives him things"
 "what does she give hlm|
 Dyspepsia principally" - Chicago Post
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-04
sitize Upon The Wall.

| >.au issiorsr Rogers Cur; Room U-r I, ..ltlv written legend upon the sll.
 Hang Sorrow.
 "-ars win KillaClL
 "J. H. Rogers"
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-04
BOAT BURNED
Koyukuk Steamer Is n Total Loss to
 the OwnorS-

The \. c. steamer City Of Paris was blm-l on the kovuKuk the hr,t of No v.m5--. shs IS reported total loss.
 Got. Young, who was in charge, Is on his Way olt to report. He started with a t. ..m .,er h- Dahl ,riil and he Is not vel tat, gl. The news comes irom the cOm- . r,', c.t st Sslties.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-01-04

Hundreds of eyes read the advertising columns of the Alaskan each day. They sem th-Se columns closely. Business men to you want resutSp We have the proper medium. Phone 10 for the man with the rate csfd Co call.