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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
The Statehood Matter.

The report Of the Senate committee on
territories against the immediate admis-
sion of Arizona and New Mexico as states
into the Union Is a very strong and con-
vfncing document. 1t goes to the root OF
the subject. and 1t presents in admirable
arrangement all the Information necessary
TO the forming Of just judgment Al
though previous efforts to confer statehood
on those two territories have made the
country fairly familiar with their condi-
tfon, we are now advised as to the situa-
tion up to date. and that situation warns
against statehood at this time. Great
stretches of arid lands, small populations
backward and un-American, and Industries
of no great moment, certainly do not plead
with any force for the inestimable privileges
asked
Oklahoma and Indian territory. on the
other hand, are both prosperous and most
promising. and together they present some
thing very attractive In the line of material
for statehood The lands are rich and are
rapidly being improved, people of an alert
kind have been pouring in. business is brisk
and is increasing in every direction, and the
request made for the proper recognition of
such claims upon attention Is just and rea-
sonable A state in that quarter would
readily and thoroughly Justify its creation.
and state should be established there
A deadlock In the Senate Is threatened
over this matter. That would be unfortu-
nate. There are several important ques-
lions with which Congress should deal this
winter. The country expects something
done about the trusts something about reci-
procity. something about the isthmian
canal. The clock is set for the 4th of
March. That day Is less than three months
distant Every hour therefore is valuable.
Still, important as action on all other
questions Is, 1t Is doubtful If 1t should be
secured at the expense of admitting Ari
zona apd New Mexico into the Union as
states That would be a mistake, and, as
the committee in it's report points out such
a mistake in our affairs could not be cor
rected. Its injurious effects would con-
tinue, and be felt in all matters of the ma
tional government. Let us hope therefore
that the committee will stand by its guns,
and insist upon the adoption of a report
which has so much to recommend It.. The
two territories which when bracketed to-
gether are so worthy of statehood should
promptly be brought in as a state. The two
whose condition is so backward should be
required to wait little longer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
Fuel Difficulties.

The interviews printed in today's Issue
with citizens Of the District on the coal
question throw a flood of light upon the
consumers side of the situation, which at
ter all Is the important side. 1t appears
that the largest users of coal, such as the
traction companies and the gas company
and the hotels, are getting their coal IN
sufficient quantity, though not without
anxiety as to the continuity of the supply.
Theysare finding ii difficult even to keep
stock of soft coal on hand for emergencies.
In fact, the stringency of the local market
is not confined to hard coal. The depart
ment stores and large users of that class
are in more severe straits'and one merchant
complains in the course of an interview that
he is living from hand to mouth" as to
fuel, depending upon each days findings for
the next days burning. OF course this Is
a deplorable condition. apart from the
great, increase in the cost Of heating and
making power.
The householders naturally are In greater
distress than those large users who get
their coal by contract and are able, through
large purchases. to obtain a comparatively
steady supply and approximately low prices.
The coal Is coming IN at rate which does
not permit any Individual save through
a personal favor. to store up for the winter.
A months supply Is to be regarded as a
lucky find, and such a supply can be had
only at a high price. Probably the average
householder IS buying by the week in quar-
ter-ton lots and using extreme economy at
that. Were 1t not for the experience gained
during the early weeks OF the autumn be-
fore the strike was settled In the use of
substitutes for hard coal there would doubt
less be much more suffering than there now
Is. and the problem Of eking out the small
supply would be FAR more difficult Of solu-
ton
1t Is reassurins to find that the coal cars
are coming in by the scores daily. But
even IL the daily income Of hard coal
reaches the hundred-car mark as would
seem now to be the case, the supply will
not be equal to the demand. 1t must be
borne In mind that the winters mining
with the collieries running at full capacity,
supplies only about one-half Of the winters
burning. and that the mines are now pro-
ducing only about ninety per cent of their
full capacity. This means that the present
supply is equal to about forty per cent
OF the normal demand. But this winter the
demand is not quite normal owing to the use
OF substitutes. II. taking this factor into
consideration. II is estimated that the sup
ply Is equal to sixty per cent of the present
demand, assuming even distribution among
all consumers and localities. there is evil
IDENTIFY heavy margin which must be COW
cred by fuel economy and the curtaiiment
Of heat and power.
The citizens committee has justified Its
existence. The daily receipt Of an average
OF one hundred cars OF hard coal is largely
due to the efforts of the committee in Phila-
deiphia. The committee could now prof,ta
bly, occupy Itself In pursuing its inquiry
into the methods OF distribution and the
question Of rates about which there still
remains a veil OF mystery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
Mr.. Cleveland and Machine Politics,

The Boston Herald. after criticising some
Of the republican politicians who are init
mate at the White House. explains that the
President accepts the society and counsels
&c such men because he has been persuad-
ed that 1t Is necessary to do so In order to
keep the republican party together"
1t then adds:
He does not particularly need these
men In order to receive the next nomi-
pration for the presidency; we doubt
whether that subject were very much in his
mind when he took those Of them who are
now nearest to him In favor; but he does
want to keep the republican party from be-
Ing divided. and he has been brought to be-
heve that I'm order to achieve this It Is
necessary 10 recognise them This may not
be the highest ideal for President; 1t was
certainly not Grover Clsvelands way In the
once; but it.is the politicians way. and Mr.
Roosevelt is studying to be m accomplish
cd politician"
How long II this absurd appraisement OF
NJ. C1svslsu6 TO b held up to the country? ?
m admirsrs have insisted upon It for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
Diphtheria in Lead Pencils.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.


An epidemic Of diphtheria among the chill
dren of Passaic has been traced to the
school room. In these days slate pencils
have been abolished and lead pencils take
their place. They are collected and distribL
uted daily, and one child with diphtheria
managed to spread it broadcast Every
child has an almost uncomfortable desire to
bite the end of lead pencil, and in this
way the disease was spread. with fatal re-
suits. While 1t is possible to make too
much of the germ theory of disease. there
are certain precautions which are necessary
at all times. Thoughtful parents viii not
allow a child to one of the pencils fur
nished by the schools. but will supply their
own. They cost little, but there may. be q
life saved by this precaution. Sanitary sci
school children and cutting down the
chances OF disease, but there are still many
avenues of danger. and they should be
closed when possible. A cent spent for a
pencil is cheap safeguard against infec-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
Foot Ball Brutalities.
ON the Philadelphia Ledger.

It is particularly vehement denunciation
OF the game of foot ball which Mr. Thomp-
son, an old graduate of Princeton Universe
,ty, INDUCES In the Princeton Weekly. His
observations are the more impressive be-
cause Of the knowledge which he brings to
the discussion. and the prominent place he
occupies with reference to college athletics.
He is not sentimentalist complaining
about conditions Of which he has no prac-
tical knowledge, but a veteran of long ex-
perience with this popular and strenuous
college sport. That the game as 1t is COM
monty played in this country has been i'm.
proved In the past few years. from the
point Of view OF the security from injury
Of the Individual members OF the team, Is
very well known. 1t is, however, still far
from an intellectual, safe or gentlemanly
pastime. AS Mr.. Thompson asserts, 1t can
not be INDUCED in without long training,
which absorbs the time the student should
devote to his lectures and books
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
The Discourager.

OF all the men beneath the skies,
The one who most doth move my ire
Is he who views with scornful eyes
The little things that I admire,
Who when I fain would rhapsodize
Displays an intellect obtuse.
And merely shakes his head and signs
And grimly murmurs, Whats the use?''
What would Pythagoras have done
To stimulate the world of thought7
What battles had great Caesar won?
What lessons Aristotle taught
What would prevent-eaeh house and clan.
From going wholly to the deuce
Were we to listen to the man
Who sneers and mutters wv hat g the use?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12

Mr.. Cleveland's speech in Philadelphia
last night was In a worthy cause and In an
excellent vein. 1t Is certain to do good.
The uplifting Of the colored race is Of the
greatest importance TO the country, and
Mr.. Cleveland merits the highest praise in
lending his influence to the cause. More
and more as time passes all men OF right
feeling must come to see that It is the duty
Of those who are fortunate in birth and pos
sessions to exert themselves in behalf Of
the humber portions Of the country's citi-
Gems. The coaored people number full
tenth Of our population. Many Of them
are thriftisa and backward hut . eoodly
and pron1sing numbeg ere snsrestios and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
Precocity.

II am inclined to think that Willie is go
ing to be life insurance man. like his
father said the boys mother.
Has he shown any aptitude?''
Wonderful. He has devoted study to the
practical details of the business. I was
telling him about Methusaleh and comment
ing on the great age he reached and Willie
exclaimed, What a beautiful risk!' -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
Clean the Chimneys.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Santa Claus cannot be too careful In
climbing down the chimneys this season
He will find them worse begramed with SCOT
than ever before
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12

capable, and are showing themselves de-
serving OF praise and encouragement
Every word therefore from man OF Mr..
Cleveland's influence and position directed
to such an end is valuable. and promises
benefit to those In whose interests It Is
,ifterad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12

The coal operators claim that the ques-
ton Of their profits has nothing to do with
the investigation. Evidently the consumers
are not regarded as having any formal
standing In the proceedings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
RESPONSIBILITIES.

Remember" said the serious Citizen
that wealth has its responsibilities
Eyes" answered Mr.. Cumrox. 80 long
as you are humble and obscure you can
say I seen it and I done it and eat with
your knife all you want to-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12

After all the objection to split infinitives
is merely q matter OF tradition. Mr.. Roose-
self has the right to establish a literary
precedent II he chooses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12

President Castro does not see how he can
settle other debts so long as his arms and
ammunition bills continue to be 50 heavy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12

The career Of the Mad MuIlah WIZ serve
to remind Aguinaldo Of the time when he
used to be captured every other day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
SHOOTING STARS.
A Sad SUSPICION,

do you love your neighbour" asked the
man whose ideals are very lofty.
IT try to-" answered the mild-mannered
person; but from the way he let's his poul-
try run over my lawn and his children ring
my door-bell, I am compelled to suspect
that my neighbor does not reciprocate."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
The Significant circumstances

Intrinsic value should never figure In
considering Christmas gift"
TT never does with me-" answered Miss
Cayenne What touches me Is the thought
that anybody has been willing to brave a
crowd Of holiday shoppers for my sake
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
The Eagle.
From the Buffalo News.

From the Buffalo News.
There Is talk Of christening the new CUP
defender the Eagle. The name suggests
strength. speed and feariessness. and also
our national love of liberty and getting
ahead under all circumstances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12

AS to the new District building, there Is a
disposition to think that 1t would be better
to pay q little more and get a good one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12

A comic opera young woman has utilized
the Prince OF Siam as an advertisement,
and he will probably be more annoyed with
this country than ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
On the -spot.
From the Toledo Blade,

From the Toledo Blade
With fifty or sixty American war vessels
IN West Indian waterss and Dewey In COM
mand, Germany and England win be very
careful In handing the Monroe doctx1nA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
Christmas,
From the New York Tribune.

Christmas will soon be here. and the
Yuletide carol Of 1902 should be q grand,
sweet song ~ special warmth and cheer
on the part Of the rich In their bounties to
the Door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12

Mr.. Bryan is more or less of an ideal,st,
but in discussing Mr.. Cleveland he evident
~ realizes the effectiveness OF the logical
candidate harpoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12

Mascagni will have some narrowing tales
to tell in Italy about his experiences with
the cowboys Of Boston and New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12

The air-ship should at least be credited
with fine record for not running down
pedestrians
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12

Venezuela regrets to learn that the Mon
roe doctrine does not undertake to cancel
any L o. US.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12

Cholera has attacked the Moros. but they
are still fighting the sanitary improvements
that accompany civilization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
An Appropriate Suggestion.
From the Chicago News.

Rich hoodlums who use their automobiles
to run over people and then run away from
the police ought to be compelled to sit out
on the front Of the machines, where they
can get the full benefit Of the collisions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
Profit In Defeat.
From the Philadelphia Press.

From the PhiIadeIphia Press.
The report that Bryan Is worth at least
half a million dollars will probably increase
the number of democrats who want the Job
OF perpetualy running for President
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
Wretched Business,
rom the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
1t has been a wretched business this
coal strike, and it's full wretchedness is
coming with the arrival OF the holiday Of
mirth and happiness Too bad 1t is now
and will be If the lesson is not remembered
well and for long.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
About Mr.. Biornson.

From the Baltimore American.
Bjornstjerne Bjornson, Swedish NOVEL
ist HAS hjad birthday anniversary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12

The man who writes ''Xmas' now has full
right OF way over the spelling book.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
Mr.. Cleveland at Philadelphia.

Mr.. Booker Washington is fortunate in
havings friends in both parties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-12
A Holiday Afterthought

Now let US all defy the storm
While Christmas joys delight the soul.
There is no doubt our hearts are warm
And yet we'd like a little coal.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-23
Comedy in Jail Yard.

Elizabethtown, the country seat of
Essex. in the Adirondacks, possesses
a comedy Jail. 1t is small, having
windows secured by wooden bars and
a Jail yard inclosed by solid fence of
three-quarter-inch boards, which a
healthy male could push over with his
shoulder. But the prisners rarely, if
ever, attempt to escape. Some good
stories are told by Judge Kellogg,
Judge Hand and other residents, re-
lated the Philadelphia Ledger. It is a
custom to allow the prisoners out on
parole, so that they may cut the grass
on neighboring lawns, do garden work,
or repair roads for the village or coun-
ty. Recently one prisoner, who should
have returned at o'clock, did not
apply for admission until nearly an
hour later. The warden angrily de
manded to know the reason, and adj
ded: Don't let this occur again or I
will not allow you to come in. l lock
the door at 6 o'clock and won't open
it in the future for you"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-23
Condensed. Accurate. HeInfuI.

The busiest people read The Youths
Companion because it is condensed, accu-
rate and helpful.
It's weekly summary of important news
is complete and trustworthy.
Its editorial comment on political and
domestic questions is non-partisan; il
aims to state facts in such way that the
busiest person can use them as the basis
of an Intelligent opinion.
1t reflects ON every page the whole
some, Industrious, home-loving, home.
making side of American life, the life of
noble aims and honorable ambitions.
full Announcement of the new vol
ume will be sent to any address on re-
quest. The new subscriber for 1908 who
sends SLID for the new volume ut once
Will receive free all the remaining issues
for 1902, including the Double Holiday
Numbers; also The Companion Calendar
for 1903, Autographed in twelve colors
and gold.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION.
ia Berkeley Street. Boston, Mass.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-23
It's FALL


The foliage is slowly changing hues,
The buckwheat cakes are gently
turning brown,
The grapes are getting purple and
the wise
Are getung undergarments lined
with down;
The sumac leaves turn crimson in the
woods
And whisky is the beverage on tap,
While pumpkins are a-ripening in the
field,
The football fever creeps across the
map
It's fall.
The apples hang like globes of red
and gold
And candidates are busy kissing
kids,
The golden rod is blooming on the
lea,
The auctioneers is busy hearing
bids;
The nights are growing long ano
cool and still,
And whiskers now begin to sprout
and grow,
A softening haze hangs over hill and
vale;
For overcoats our hard-earned
dough we blow
It's fall.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-23
High Honors for Winchester Guns

The reputation of the Winchester Re-
peating Arms Co., New Haven, Conn.,,
the largest manufacturers of guns and
ammunition in the world, stands as high
abroad as in this country, as is evidenced
by the fact that most of the crowned
heads of Europe place orders with them
for their hunting outfits. The last addi-
ton to the long list of potentates to favor
the Winchester Company with his pat
ronage is King Oscar of Sweden. He
was so pleased with the guns made for
him by this great company that, without
solicitation upon their part, he appointed
them gunmakers to His Majesty.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-23
LAUGH is on Massachusetts.

In honoring the victims of the witch
craft craze, in the latter part of the
seventeenth century, we seem to be
borrowing a suggestion from the mem
bers of western mob, who, discover
ing that they had hanged The wrong
man, called on the widow and ac-
knowledged that the laugh was on
them.-Boston Transcript.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-23
Boy Robbed Mail Boxes

Felix Duschek. a twelve-year-old
boy, living on Frances street, was ar
rested yesterday charged with break
ing open rural mail delivery box at
South Madison. Some letters were
found in his possession. He may :
sent to the reform school.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-23
Pumpkin Fad Wanted.

Isn't it time for pumpkin fad
with amateur gardeners and with
housekeepers? Time was when New
England housekeepers made the most
delicious CONNECTION, called pie, from
pumpkins, and everyone who ever got
taste of one of them is hoping for
a pumpkin revival.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-23

William Huelsback of Harrison is
having serious time because of n.y.
drophobia. Several weeks ago the
disease made its appearance among
his cows and seven died. He also lost
horses.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-23

It's mistake to imagine that itching
piles can't be cured; mistake to suffer
day longer than you can help. Doan's
Ointment brings instant relief and per-
manent cure. At any drug store, so
cents.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-23

Dyspepsia of human existence.
Burdock Blood Bitters cures it, prompt
ly, permanently. Regulates and tones
the stomach.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-23

At Edgar William Cronin, ii years
old, was accidentally shot and killed
by Joseph Wilcox. The gun was sup
posed not to be loaded.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-23

1t is understood that the visit of
the Rev. Selden Delaney, rector of
Grace Episcopal church to Boston, is
to arrange to secure funds for the
erection of a new structure at Apple
ron
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-23

The American Bridge company of
Milwaukee was awarded the contract
for the iron work for a new bridge in
Suamico. The contract price is $685.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-23

Too late to cure cold after consump-
ton has fastened it's deadly grip on the
lungs. Take DR.. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup while yet there is time.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-23

"Is she a blonde or a brunette?"
asked one young woman.
81 couldn't say positively" answered
the other. 81 met her in one of the
cities where they are burning soft
coal.'
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-23

Piso's Cure for Consumption promptly
relieves my little 5-year old sister of
croup.-Miss L. A. Pearce, 20 Pilling
street, Brooklyn, NY, Oct, 2, 1901.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-23

The instruction in northern Mace
donia is spreading. Many Turkish
families are reported to have been
massacred
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-23
Don't Need CoIer.

There are no vacant houses or baby
cradles in grand old Texas.-Dallas
Newss
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-23

Mrs. Winslow's SOOTHING SYRUP for children
teething softenS the gums, reduces Inflammation
allays PAIN cures wind collie. 70 cents bottle.