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Thought Always of
CONnfry'S Welfare

In letter to Colonel Hamilton. a
delegate in Congress from the state of
New York, Washington said: My
wish to see the union of these states
established upon liberal and perma-
nent principles, and inclination to
contribute my mite in pointing out the
defects of the present constitution, are
equally great All my private letters
nave teemed with these sentiments,
and, whenever this topic has been the
subject of conversation, have endeav-
Ored to diffuse and enforce them; but
how far any further essay by me might
be productive of the wished-for end, or
appear to arrogate more than belongs
to me, depends SO much upon popular
opinion and the temper and DISPOSE
tions of the people that it is not easy
to decide. 1 shall be obliged to you,
however, for the thoughts which you
have promised me on this subject, and
as soon you can make it convenient
No man in the United States is or can
be more deeply impressed with the
necessity of a reform in our present
confederation than myself No man.
perhaps, has felt the bad effects of it
more sensibIy; for to the defects there
of, and want OF power in Congress,
may justly be ascribed the prolonga-
ton of the war, and consequently the
expenses Occasioned by it. More than
half the perplexities I have expert
enced in the course of my command,
and almost the whole of the difficulties
and distress of the army, have had
their origin here But still, the preju-
dices of some, the designs of others,
and the mere machinery of the ma
jority make address and management
necessary to give weight to opinions
which are to combat the doctrines of
those different classes of men in the
field Of politics.
LAT he
now an Independent people, and have
yet to learn political tactics We are
placed among the nations of the earth
and have a character to establish; but
how we shall acquit ourselves time
must discover. The probability is Cat
least fear it, that local or state poll
tics will interfere too much with the
more liberal and extensive plan of
government which wisdom and fore
sight, freed from the mist Of prejudice,
would dictate. and that we shall be
guilty of many plumbers in treading
this boundless theatre before we shall
have arrived at any perfection in this
art; in word, that the experience
which is purchased at the price of diff
hculties and distress will alone con-
vince us that the honor, power and
true interest of this country must be
measured by a continental scale, and
that every departure therefrom weak
ems the Union, and may ultimately
break the band which holds US tOgeh-
err To avert these evils, to form a
new constitution that will give con-
sistency, stability and dignity to the
Union and sufficient powers to the
great council of the nation for general
purposes is duty incumbent upon
every man who wishes we'll to his
country and will meet with my aid as
far as it can be rendered in the private
walks of life"
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at Die Hard. but
I Am Not Afraid

After Washington's retirement from
the Presidency, his health was remark
ably good; and, although age had not
come without its infrmiGes. yet he
was able to endure fatigue and make
exertions of the body and mind with
scarcely less ease and activity than he
had done in the prime of his strength
On the 18th of December, 1899, he
spent several hours on horseback, rid
ing to his farms, and giving direc-
lions to his managers He returned
late in the afternoon, wet and chilled
with the rain and sleet, to which he
had been exposed while riding home
The water had penetrated to his neck.
and snow was lodged in the locks of
his hair A heavy fall of snow the
next day prevented his going abroad
except for short time near his
house A sore throat and hoarseness
convinced him that he had taken cold
but he seemed to apprehend no dan
ger from it. He passed the evening
with the family, read the newspapers
and conyersed cheerfu1ly till his usual
hour for going to rest
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Washington Chosen
Commando Chief

At the outbreak of the war OF the
revolution, It should be said, to the
credit of the New England delegates,
that they were among the foremost to
propose, and the most jealous to pro-
mote, the appointment of Col. Wash
ington to the chief command. AS the
contest had begun in Massachu sets,
the inhabitants of which had been the
chief sufferers. and as the existing
army was mostly raised there it could
not have been thought an extravagant
assumption had that colony aspired to
the honor of furnishing commander
in-chief- But, happily for America
the patriots of that day rose far above
the sordid aims of selfishness and par
ty rivaIships.
in Congress respecting military prep
arations, Mr. John Adams, one of the
delegates from Massachusetts, moved
that the army, then besieging the Brit
ish troops in Boston, should be adopt
ed by Congress as a Continental army:
and. in the course of his observations
enforcing this motion, he said it was
his intention to propose for the Office
of commander-in-chfef a gentleman
from Virginia, who was at that time a
member of their own body. His re-
marks were so pointed that all present
perceived them to apply to Col Wash
ington, who, upon hearing this refer
ence to himself, retired from his seat
and withdrew. When the day for the
appointment arrived, the nomination
was made by Mr.. Thomas johnson of
Maryland The choice was by ballot
and. on inspecting the votes it was
found that Col Washington was unan-
imously elected As soon as the re-
suit was ascertained, the House ad-
journed- On the converting of Con-
gress the next morning the president
communicated to him officia1ly the no
tice of his appointment, and he rose
in his place and signihed his accept
ance in q brief and appropriate reply.
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Fight on the sugar Tariff.

It is pleasing to note in the dis
patches from Washington that the
members of the Michigan delegation in
the lower house are a unit in standing
by the beet sugar interests and oppos-
ing every attempt to change the tariff
The beet sugar industry has fiourished
under the benefit of the protective tar
if, and will continue to do SO as long
as the tariff is undiSturbed. What
changes would follow q reduction of
the duty on Cuban sugar are problem
atical, but it is certain the industry
would be given a severe blow from
which it might not speedily recover.
From the beet sugar states farmers
and others are sending petitions to
congress protesting against any change
in the sugar tariff. What effect these
petitions will have is for the future to
decide The question is fraught with
the greatest interest for Michigan.
where the beet sugar interests are of
enormous proportions, and also to a.
number of other states that are just
embarking in the business. The flood
of petitions should not cease until final
action is taken.-Bay City Tribune
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He Has Succeeded.

On the curious plea that if the Re
publicans don't do it the Democrats
will, Mr.. Roberts of Massachusetts adj
vocates the opening up of the question
of tariff revision at the present session
of congress Why stop at tariff
vision? Why not urge the repeal of
the Ding1ey law as a whole, on the
plea that the Democrats would do it
if they had the power? To do things
that the enemy wants done, lest the
enemy himself undertake to do it and
thereby gain all the advantage, is a
queer doctrine in practical politics and
practical craftsmanship. Political ad-
vantages have not usually been gained
that way or retained that way by
the party in power Mr. Roberts evil
IDENTIFY is a new convert to the school
of tariff ripping theorists who would
be more dangerous if they were more
numerous AS the matter stands they
are just numerous enough to attract
some attention when they make fool
ish breaks Mr.. Roberts has succeeded
in attracting some attention.
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Incident Typical
of WaS17ingtOn'S Life

A story illustrative of the firm and
determined character of Washington is
told in the following description of at
fairs during the frontier warfare:
The 1abOrs and dangers of the field
were not the only troubles with which
Col Washington at this time had to
contend By an iu-timed parsimony.
the pay of the officers was reduced
low as to create murmurs and discon-
tent throughout the camp Complaints
grew loud and vehement, accompanied
with threats to resign and leave the
army to its fate Under this pressure
the character of Washington shone
with the same purity and lustre that
often distinguished it afterwards on
similar trying occasions In his letters
to the governor he assumed a firm and
manly tone, demanded for himself and
his associates an allowance eQuaf to
that received by the kings troops. and
deprecated the idea of being placed
upon a footing, which should imply an
inferiority in rank. or in the value of
their services.
while he took this high stand in
defending the just claims of the Off
GERS. he eadeavored to calm their feel
iuzs and reconcile them to their con-
dition by appeals to their honor and
the obligations of duty I have com
munfcated your sentiments to the 9TH
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One Consumer.

1t is shrewdly suspected that when
Mr. Hamemeyer states that a removal
of the duty on raw sugar would result
in a saving to the consumer of SS5,-
600, 900 a year, the trust magnate has
reference to one consumer only, the
American Sugar Refining company.
The Sugar Trust is practically the only
consumer of raw sugar imported into
the United States, and there is the
best OF reason for believing that this
one consumer would get the lion s
share, if not the entire amount of
the saving of $85, 200, 900. Confirmation
of this belief is at least suggested by
the fact that nobody has heard Have
meyer urge the removal or the reduc-
ton of the duty on refined sugar
That's different
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Whore Danger Lies.

There is no danger to America in
the reta1iatOry amendment to the Ger
man tariff modelled after our own tariff
law This provision is aimed only
at Determinations, and the United
States tariff does not discriminate. 1t
differs from almost all other tariffs
in the world in having a uniform rate
for goods from all foreign countries,
save, indeed, those with which reci-
procity agreements exist. Moreover
considering the high wages which it
protects, our American tariff is very
much less rigorous than that of most
Continental nations.-Boston Journal
Danger begins when we leave the
safe anchorage of tariff laws under
which all the world is treated exactly
alike, and embark upon the unchar-
tered sea of reciprocity treaties which
favor one nation at the expense of an
other, and SO provoke ill-wi1l and re-
taliation.
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Gre fitude of
Congress Shown

When Washington returned to New
burg, at the close OF the revolution
he found letter from the president of
Congress. asking his attendance on
that assembly, then in session at
Princeton. The object of this request
was to consult him on the arran ge-
ments for peace, and other public con-
Germs. While he was making prepara-
lions to leave camp Congress conferred
on him new honors. It was voted
unanimously that an equestrian statue
of General Washington should be
erected at the place where the resi-
dence of Congress should be estab-
Hshed and that it should be executed
by the best artist in Europe. under the
superintendence of the minister of the
United States at the Court OF Yer
SailleS
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Henry T. Oxnard is largely interest
ed in the manufacture of beet sugar
and, like our farmers, a strong oppo-
nent of the free admission of Cuban
sugar. The New York Evening Post
however, has unearthed an ancient cir
cular signed by Mr.. Oxnard in which
he states that with free trade in sugar
resulting. in 1891, in a market price
of cents per pound, there is still a
profit to the factory of So per ton on
beets- Some journals which are spe-
ciaIly friendly to Mr.. Oxnard are en-
deayoring to explain this old deliver
ance away, and they do not make very
good work of it Whenever in life the
specter of youthful peccadilIoes rises
before us the best way. in the language
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Of Mr. Cleveland, is to tell the truth -
and the truth is that Mr.. Oxnard wrote
that circular for the purpose of selling
stock in sugar factories. That explains
the matter quite sufficiently. Besides
Mr.. Oxnard does not claim that the
profit under free trade is sufficient to
compensate both factory men and
beet growers, but only that the factory
men absorb it all What the country
demands is some profit for the farm
ers. which free trade prices will not
give--San Francisco Chronicle.
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Book Once Owned
by Wa Shin2ton

Secretary Hay has a copy of Oliver
Goldsmith's Life of Shakespeare an
early and rare edition. but 1T has a
greater value than its literary rarity
in having come from the library OF
George Washington Washington's
personal Dookp1ate. the familiar arms
of his family, on which the American
flag was modelled, adorns the inside of
the cover and the signature of the first
President appears on the title page, as
clearly as If it had been written yes
terday, instead of more than a hun
dred years age
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HOW Much2

The sugar trust literary bureau is
working overtime organizing poverty
and syndicating misery in Cuba in the
hope of getting the duty on raw sugar
removed How much of that duty
would go into the pockets of the Gu
ban planter wage earner2 The
American people have a very accurate
estimate of the philanthropy of the
sugar trust.-New York Press
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increased, but to Justify myself, and
to show you that our complaints are
not frivolous, but founded on strict
reason For my own part, it is a mat
ter almost Indifferent, whether 1 serve
for full pay, or a generous vOlun-
teer- Indeed, did my circumstances
correspond with my incHnations, 1
should not hesitate a moment to pre-
fer the latter; for the motives that
have led me here are pure and noble.
1 had no view of acquisition, but that
of honor, by serving my king and
country In this declaration, uttered
in the sincerity of his heart we per
ceive the principles, the eminent vir-
tues, that dictated every act of his
public life"
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er officers said he to the governor
and, as far could put on the hypo-
critic, set forth the advantages that
may accrue. and advised them to ac-
cept the terms, as refusal might re-
fleet dishonor upon their character.
leaving it to the world to assign what
reason it pleases for their quitting the
service And again, I considered the
pernicious consequences that would at
tend a diSuniOn and was therefore too
much attached to my country's inter
he concealed his uneasiness, and tran
quilted the minds of his officers, al
though he felt the wrongs they suf-
fered, and approved the spirit that
would not tamely submit to them.
AS to himself, it was not so much
the sma11ness of the pay, that gave
him concern, as the indignity and in
at a lower rate, than in the British
establishment, when in reality ser
vice could be more severe and hazard
Gus. or less promising of glory, than
the one in which he was engaged. Now
If we could be fortunate enough said
he, to drive the French from the Ohio,
as far as your honor would please to
have them sent, in any short time, our
pay will not be sufficient to discharge
our first expenses 1 would not have
you imagine from this. that 1 have
said all these things to have our pay
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ACCIDENTALLY reciprocity is fine
thing 1t has two RS In it that can
be rolled beneath the tongue with fine
effect But in practice it is a good
deal like a horse trade Usually some
body gets skinned in horse trade
In his reciprocity propositions it is
observed that the tariff tinker offers
the American people as the victim
Mt Clemens (Mich.) Monitor
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Title of Monarch
Sternly Put Aside

When the revolution ended and peace
was declared, the discontents of the
officers and soldiers, respecting the ar
rearages of their pay, increased and
there being now a prospect that the
army would ultimately be disbanded
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EneIand.s Fears.

England has been free trade nation
and the United States protective
tariff nation And now England fears
that America, which has preserved
for herself her own markets, is about
to control the markets of the world
-Oswegc Times.
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CIara-It's thrilling story, isn't it
Maude-One of the most thrilling I
ever read. I couldn't skip more than
half of it--Detroit Free Press.
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Grape on the left arm thirty days as
badge of mourning; and that the
President, in the name of Congress,
should be requested to write a letter
of coincidence to Mrs WaShingtO
These resolutions were unanimously
adopted
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THOMAS MAST PASSED AWAY.

New York. Dec 7.-Thomas Mast.
AUwn as the "Father of American
Carlcature," died today at Guayaquil,
Ecuador, TO which place he went last
July as Consul General. The cause of
his death was yellow fever, by which
he was attacked only three days ago.
Because of the nature of the disease
unusual haste in the funeral arrange
ments was necessary. interment taking
place late this afternoon, according to
advices received here. Wrapped in the
Stars and Stripes, for which the artist
had done valiant service with his pen
and brush the coffin was borne to the
grave, attended by the Governor, his
Consular corps, the American colony
and many friends made by the Consul
General during his short residence IA
Guayaquil. The only service held was
in the cemetery. where the British Con
sui recited prayer
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AFRAID TO TOUCH IT.

President Roosevelt's message con-
tains nothing that is regarded as objec-
tionable by the unyIeldlng projections
lists. except his recommendation that
the duty on anthracite be removed.
They argue that the removal of this
duty, indefensible as it is. would open
up the whole tariff question. The New
York Evening Post says: Exactly
that is. what will happen. Let friend
of Roosevelt's call up bill 10 put an
thracite on the free list. and how amend
ments would rain from all quarters
Republicans would vie with Democrats
In proposing TO add bituminons coal,
and manufactures of steel, and hides,
and beef, and all trust-made products.
In the House the organization might
pull itself together and rule these
amendments out, or vote them down
but in the Senate the food gates would
be open.
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FARMes.. KILLS HIMSELF.
JOHN MIFFIN, LIVING NEAR CLIN
TON. COMMITS SUICIDE BY
HANGING

Fulton, KY Dec. g. John Miffin, a
farmer living four or five miles north of
Clinton, committed suicide near Spring
Hill by hanging himself in the hall of
b sresidence,
His wife was at his neighbors at the
time and no one else was about the
premises.
He was about 90 years old and was
very well to do. His mother died
about two weeks ago and he had quail
flied as her executor. The reason for
killing himself Is not understood fully
but it is said that he imagined he had
failed 20 comply with the law regard
ing his Tother's estate. and being un-
educated and standing in dread of the
law. he killed himself in tit of de
spondency or mental alteration.
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A fortune IN it. Sect

fortunes Almond Witch Hazel
cream Is an excellent preparation for
putting on your hands. when they be.
come red and wrinkled from doing
house work and being so much in wa.
ter. RED HANDS are quickly improved
IN appearance by the application of a
little of this Cream at bed time. II
moistens the skin; is cooling; over
comes tenderness and helps to restore
the skin TO its youthful appearance.
For sale at Cowgirl & Cowgilrs. also
Swayne's Drug Store.
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Another Sufferer.

Anyhow said the cheerful citizen,
you can rejoice that the great strike is
over and all is coming down to a reason
able figure again"
Il don't feel particularly called upon
to rejoice over that. remarked the man
with the habitual scowl. "The pile Of
coal in my cellar has deprecated id
value 500 IN the last two or three
weeks. Chicago Tribune. 81
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An Unfortunate Selection.

A member of Brother Dickey's con
greg4tion said to him:
"Dey's so many chillun in my family
we got tired looking round for names
for EN-, so we done name de twin gals
Poverty en- Riches
'sYou done wrong said Brother
Dickey. You'll never get EN- of yo
han's-kaze all men'll quote de Bible
on you. an say. Cline neither Poverty
40 Riches. Atlanta Constitution.
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Immediately relieves hoarse, croupy
cough. oppressed, rafting. rasping and
difficult breathing. Henry G. Stearns,
Druggist. Shullsburg, Wisconsin, writes,
May 20, 1901; Il have been selling
Billiards. Horehound Syrup for two
years, and have never HAD a preparation
that has given better satisfaction. l
notice that when sell bottle, they
come back for more. / can honestly
recommend it," 25c, soc and 81 at l..
p. K w. s. Ellisons.
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MONeY FOR ORPHANS.

Cairo, ILL.,, Dec. Sc. Case, whose
death occurred at Hickman. KY. last
week, was most enthusiastic Odd Eel
low and left 5000 for the erection Of
an Odd Fellows Hall IN his home
town. de also provided for fourteen
orphan children and paid off the indebt-
edness Of the Baptist church of that
place.
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FoiIs a Dead " Attack.

+ Ny wife was so i'll that good physi-
cians were unable to help her writes
nj. M. Austin, of Winchester. Ind. but
was completely cured by DIR. Kings
New Life Pills" They work wonders
IN stomach and liver troubles. Cure
constipation, sick headache. 25c at
Cowgirl q COwgill's drug store.
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DEWEY ANO HIS FLEET.

The presence of strong American
feet in the Caribbean sea under the
command of Americas great sea captain
Is the surest guaranty against the trans
erosion of the Monroe doctrine by
Great Britain and Germany. These
two great powers are massing their
men-of-war on the Venezuelan coast,
preparatory to coercing that country IN
to the satisfaction of their claims
against her.
The United States government has
assured them that it will not interfere
with them so long as they do not at
tempt the conquest or colonization of
Venezuela territory but the surest way
to prevent the possibility Of such VIC.
latlon is to be on hand with strong
force TO nip it In the bud if 1t should be
attempted.
With such demonstration of yipi
lance and force on our part, there is no
likelihood of any serious trouble, even
il the two great European nations are
compelled to resort to actual hostilities
in order to enforce their demands. 1t
IS not likely that they will be driven to
this extremity. 1t is more probable
that Venezuela viii come to terms and
satisfy the foreigners before it comes to
the point of bloodshed. The plan the
allies have in mind Is to seize the Ven
ezuelan custom houses and collect the
duties on imports until such time as
their claims are collected and the
wrongs OF their subjects righted.
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He Found a Cure.

r. Il. Foster. 3ls S. ID Street. Salt
Lake City, writes Il have been both.
cred with dyspepsia or indigestion for
u years, have tried many doctos with
out relief, but have found a cute in
Herbine. recommend it to all my
friends, who are afflicted that way, and
it is curing them, too. SOC at l.. p. <
w. s. Ellison's.
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Stevens & Bros. garments. Every
thing a woman wears. Prices identical
with Chicago Bring your mail orders
here Mrs NJ. RESEAU.