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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08
The Ten Miles Square.

Senator McMiIlans renewal of his effort
to have set at rest all doubt of the consti-
tutionality of the act of Congress of 1876
receding to Virginia that part of the ten
mile square which that commonwealth had
coded to the federal government fs to be
commended as a move in the interest of
the national capital. though the relation
which the individual citizens of the District
srstain to the case is that of neutral spec
tatOrS.
The constitutionality of the act of re-
PROCESSION has been in question for fifty-six
years In 1870 test case was brought
before the Supreme Court of the United
States by an individual. but that court re-
fused to pass upon the validity of the act
of 1916 declaring that the only parties to
the cession and retrOcession which it could
recognize were the United States and the
state of Virginia. and that the private
plaintiff had no standing in court. There
IS no doubt that the interests of the United
States government would be subserved by
rctrocession by Virginia and there is also
no doubt that in Virginia there is much
opposition to that step.
The Senate on December IL, 1896, adopted
a resolution presented by Senator Mcmillan
calling upon the Attorney General for in
formation concerning the grant to the gov
eminent and the recession to Virginia.
That resolution called upon the Attorney
General to state the proportionate area of
government and state land in the retroceded
territory; the nature of the legislation
which authorized the retrocession; whether
the constitutionality of the proceedings had
ever been determined, and what legislation
might be required to revest title to the re-
coded land in the United States. Attorney
General Harmon in January. 1897, transmit
ted to the Senate the specific information
asked for. He said that if the act of
PROCESSION were constitutional, legislative
methods would have to be applied, but that
should the Supreme Court hold the act of
recession unconstitutional, the finding of
the court would restore the title to the
United States in the territory in question.
MIR. Harmon in his answer said nothing
that was not already well understood.
The bill which Senator Mcmillan intro
dUced in the Senate last Wednesday direct
ing the Attorney General to bring suit to
test the validity of the act of 1916 is the
second chapter in the case. The question
should be definitely determined by the Su-
preme Court in a proceeding brought in due
form by the proper parties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08
Sanford b. Dole.
From Harper's Weekly.

The rumored removal Of Sanford 3. Dole
from the governorship of Hawaii came as
surprise to Mr.. Doles friends in the
United States. He was the brains and
character of the revolution, the most honor
ed of all the sons of American missionaries
but he has been deeply disappointed ever
since the contamination Of his task and
the overthrow of the queen; disappointe ed
In the character of some of the appoint
ments that have been made, and in the
laws which Congress enacted for the gov
eminent of the islands. He was placed at
once in an embarrassing position by rea-
son of the grant of suffrage to the Kama
kas, or natives, for this has compelled him
to deal with hostile legislature
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08
Fair Play, Not Free Trade.

Opponents of fair play to Cuba do more
injury to protection than would be done by
free trade with the island. But the advo-
Gates of fair play do not ask free trade; a
reasonable concession will suffice. Opposi-
ton to this from certain protected indus
tries is the madness Of greed. The Ameri-
can people believe in protection because it
protects many and not because 1t may en-
rich few.
More than two months have elapsed since
President Roosevelt pointed out that it is
the duty of the United States to modify the
tariff charges against Cuban products. He
said: I'VE are bound by every consideration
of honor and expediency to pass CONNER
cial measures in the interest of her ma
teriaI well-being." If the need was a vital
one two months ago, it is not less vital to-
day. Estrada Palma, president-eleet of
Cuba. says: cit will be impossible for me
or for any one else to establish a strong
and stable government In Cuba unless tariff
concessions are made to us by the United
States" Governor General Wood makes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08

had no heart in the campaign. but was
democrat merely for rcgularitys sake.
Mr.. Watterson is ruled out 1t Is true.
he was not In the country during the cam
pajgn of 1895. but the influence of the
newspaper over which he presides was
thrown against Mr. Bryan that year, ard
Kentucky. for the first time in the state S
history. cast all but one OF her electoral
votes for the republican national ticket.
Subsequently Mr. Watterson returned to
the fold and In 1900 carried his state by
few thousand for Mr.. Bryan. But that
according to this latest edict does not clear
his title sufficiently to recommend him to
Mr.. Bryan as man TO be doomed for the
presidency
And there is Mr.. Olney. 1t has always
been understood that he opposed Mr.. Bryan
in 1896. But by 1900 this accomplished at
torney for syndicated wealth had become
alarmed at the growth OF the power of
syndfcates in the United States, and voted
for Mr.. Bryan. And yet the Bryan rule
excludes him. The OIney boom has never
been very promising, but there Is some
thing that goes by that name. 1t may not
survive this frost.
Mr.. German escapes. He supported Mr.
Bryan in both campaigns, and with the
same serene Intellectually. Maryland gave
her votes in both years to Mr.. Mckinley.
But Mr.. Bryan understands Mr.. German.
and regularity or no regularity, would not
boom him for President under any circum
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08

There is boom in cable building. The
British line from British Columbia to the
orient will soon be open and the Ameri-
ca-Philippine line will be in time. There is
being discussed in England and Canada
the project of a aforementioned cable
between the two countries. The Canadians
complain that British news reaches them
in the main through American press agen-
cies.- and that it is celored. or perhaps that
it Is not colored to their taste. Canadian
editors have said that during the South
African war they have frequently had to
reject a large portion OF their customary
news service. Whether this rejection was
made necessary by the American writer's or
the Boer soldiers is not stated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08

FROM tne portland OregOnian.
We have already done good deal for the
fhilipplnes. We have established supreme
and lower courts and police and CONSTANT,
larry force of 5000; we have increased the
receipts and decreased the expenditures;
We have enrolled 10000 children in the
American and nearly 1000 native school
teachers; we have established agricultural
and industrial schools; we have a night
school In Manila whose enrolment has
reached 2o,OOO: we are building roads there.
one of them to cost $1,000 600; we are i'm.
proving Manila harbor at an expense of
Si,OO0,O0O; We are buying the 400 900 acres
OF land owned by the friars and reselline 1t
ly S,OOO,0OO in the island treasury to help
meet the OUTLAWS for improvements. We
have 100000 acres Of the most valuable
timber lands In the world. Some day we
shall think We made as good bargain
when we paid 10000, 900 for the Philippines
as when we bought Alaska for $1,000, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08
American West Indies.
From the London Chronicle.

Cnt IOHuOn CnfOn1CIe.
Bit by bit the United States are extend
ing their hold over the West Indies Cuba
ana Porto Rico fell to them by war just
over three years ago, and now thew have
gained three more islands by purchase from
Denmark. The islands lie east Of Porto
Rico, and bear the old names of st. Thomas.
santa Cruz and st. John, though the capt.
tai towns of Charlotte Amalia. Christian
stadt and Christiansburg have a more dis
tinctly Danish sound. AS practically the
only produce of the islands is sugar and
rum, the United States can hardly have
concluded the bargain even on the above
terms, In hopes Of financial advantage.
They are more probably Influenced by the
idea of rounding off their estate" as the
old-fashioned squires used to say.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08
Business Now, Annexation Later.
New York Mail and Express,

Annexation may result from the initiative
OF the Cuban people. But 1t were better
that the proposal come from the weaker to
whom it may be granted, not from the
stronger. having the power Of it's enforce
ment. The present necessity and duty should
litical future of Cuba That necessity and
that duty are to allow Cuba to become busy
and prosperous. We must not couple
famine with our gift Of freedom. Senator
Platt Of Connecticut, stanch protectionist,
thorough student of Cuban affairs and far
sighted statesman, points clearly that JUS
tice to Cuba is inextricably linked with the
destiny Of the republican party
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08
The South Wind,

The South Wind comes with gentle sigh,
And joyously we welcome him % '.''
The twigs bestir as he goes by
And clouds no more are darkly grim.
But tits not as the troubadour, 80
Who comes to charm with careless grace:
We give him greeting, DER and Ger,
When he is visiting the place. -
For life, beset so oft by storm, 49,.
Grows practical, as seasons go.
we give you. South Wind, greetings warm,
Because you shovel off the snow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08

Senator McLaurin is slightly embarrassed
by the fact that ii is almost impossible to
disagree with Senator Tillman all the time.
Therefore Mr.. Tillman must occasionally
have the floor undisputed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08
Lo and the White Ma,

us your hair cut?'
cit is answered the Indian.
Have you washed all the paint off your
face, and instead anOinted yourself with
bay rum?'
81 have"
Have you cultivated habits of thrift and
saved up some money!
81 have"
''Sure you've saved up money!
yes"
well, come on. You are ready for the
next step in civilization. 1 will now teach
you how to play poker"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08

When Prince Henry arrives in the United
States courtesy and toadytsm ought not to
be COMPOUNDED. His reception should be
generous and kindly but those simpletons
who would wrestle for threads from the
carpet trodden by the high-born feet or
for bits of the mirror that had reflected the
royal visage should be suppressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08
Books for Valentines.

The custom of giving dainty book
growing We displaying elegant charming
volumes of avorite
line of the works of the old volume
classics atractively leather and many miscellaneous
and kind books and booklets appropriate and an
precative Valentine souvenirs
Basemen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08
Ont of His Element.

His wife could never understand
How he could be so great
When he, in public, took command
OF laundering debate.
She said twas past believing that
One e'er could be at ease
Who was so unassuming at
Receptions and at teas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08

The rumor that the British are to with
draw from Wei-hei-wei is OF too much dip
lomatic Importance to be dismissed as
lightly as some of the reports that float
over concerning Miss Stone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08

Gen. Eagan is said to have been chal-
lenged to a duel in Mexico. Gen. Eagan
would doubtless have been content without
this reintroduction to publicity. But fame
seems to hang to some people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08

France may be encouraged by success in
getting a rebate on the Panama canal, to
hope for some sort of dividend, in years
to come on the Paris exposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08

1t is claimed by eminent Cinnamon that
the Chinese in this country celebrate new
year the wrong day. However, there
are few kinks in our own calendar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08

Senator Hanna is not so apprehensfve
over affairs in Ohio as to be unable to
mingle in the customary social functions
of official life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08

DO you think smoking Is injurious?"
asked the careful friend.
TN sure of it, answered Mr.. Meekton.
Nothing is worse for lace curtains than
smoking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08

+ The Panama canal seems to have inher-
tied some of the hypnotic power of M. de
Lesseps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08

Some Ohio Statesmen, insist that while
Tom Corwin was bright man there are
others,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08

Charles NJ. Schwab is meeting royalty.
Having conquered Monte Carlo, he Is ready
for bigger game
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08

Cuba would like chance 10 be something
more than a poor relation in Uncle SAM
family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08

If Senator Tilmans tobasco adjectives
could only be applied to thawing out the
water pipes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08

From the Chicago Chronicle.
The prevalent fnfatuation OF American
money for foreign art Is bringing it's in
evltaDle result. The pictorial gold brick is
ready for guIlible investors It requires as
much astuteness to buy good picture All
fair price as to detect sailed mine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08

President Roosevelt will have a great
deal of sympathy in connection with the
Illness of his son
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08
A Small Apprehension.

Il suppose they will make lion Of you
when you strike American society,"" 49,.
WELL" answered the distinguished per-
sonage who knows English but slightly, II
Fhope they will stick to that department of
the menagerie and not endeavor to make
monkey of me- y - =. 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08
SHOOTING STARS.

Customs duty above moral duty is not a
good republican maxim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08
Valentines and Valentine Favors.

Every brings designs and ideas
We showing them variety of forms
ing from the little cards with appropriate penny to the
large and handsome hand painted satin up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08
Slightly MisleI.

I'm worried about that young man." said
Colonel Stilwell, confidentially, to the host
ess, who had introduced him to a rising
young astronomer.
"Why?'
He looked up at the sky and commenced
talking about seeing dragons and great
bears, and a lot of things, till I took the
liberty CT telling him that people who can't
use things in moderation ought to let 'em
alone"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08
The March Designer is Ready.

The Designer for March contains the latest de
for Spring Dresses Misses Jackets and Coats styles
niles points dressming tasteful lingerie mny
short stories, modern antique furniture,
Price, lOc. Copy. S1.O0 Year.
March Patterns and Fashion Sheets Ready.
Pattern Depam First floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08

DIn order to avoid delays on ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
10 any individual connected with the
sface. but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Depart-
mcnts. according to tenor or purpose.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-03
TIED UP TIGHTER.

The Shipping Business in Marseilles
 Harbor.
 Marseilles, December 2.-The only change in the strike situation today has been for the worse, although no disturbance has yet occurred. Work at the docks has almost ceased as crews of tugs joined the strikers and the movement of foreign vessels is diff ficult.
 The prefect has seen individually a number of shipowners with Q view to arranging a conference between the owners and representatives oi the strikers but all owners proved unyield- ing. Admiral Rouvier took similar steps with the same result
 The strikers held two meetings today and resolved to inform the government that they would furnish crews for the steamers on condition that the vessels be used purely for the transportation of passengers and mail. The strikers also offered to man a vessel and take the delayed passegers to Algeria with out asking any wages.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-03
IMMIGRATION BILL.
It May Be Brought Up in the Senate
 To-day.

Washington, December 2.-Senator Penrose, chairman of the senate com mittee on immigration. said today that if there should be a favorable opening he would make an attempt tomorrow to call up the immigration bill which passed the house in the last session and was favorably reported by the com mittee. and if not he would make the effort later in the session.
 "I mean to press the bill," he said, and hope to see it become a law dur ing the present session. although I ex- pect that much opposition will be en- countered just as was the case in the consideration lof the Chinese bill"
 The present effort on the part of the opponents of the bill will be directed toward postponing consideration until after the statehood bill shall be taken up on the tenth instant. They then count on that measure to keep the i'm migration bill !n the background until the appropriation bills force themselves to the front.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-03

Washington, December 2.-The sen ate committee on territories tomorrow will take up the bill for the admission of the territories of Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona as states, prepara- tory to the report to be made to the senate later in the day in accordance with the unanimous agreement arrived at last session.
 The republican members of the com mittee with the exception of Senator Quay were in conference during the greater part of the day, analysing and classifying the testimony taken by the sub committee which visited the terri tories during the month of November.
 While no authoritative statement has been made, the republican senators generally understand that with the ex- ception of Senator Quay the repubIi- can committeeman favor the amend ment of the bill so as to provide for the elimination of New Mexico and Arizona and for the admission of Oklahoma alone.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-03
GENERAL STAFF
 FOR THE ARMY
The Measure Prepared by the Depart.
 ment Introduced.

Washington, December 2.-Repre- sentative Hull. chairman of the house committee on military affairs today in- troduced a bill creating a general staff corps of the United States army.
 It provides that the staff be com posed of officers detailed from the army at large under such rules as the president may prescribe. The propos- ed duties of the staff are to prepare plans for the national defense and for the mobilization of military forces in time of war; to investigate and report on all questions affecting the efficiency of the ramy and it's state of prepared ness for military operations, to render professional aid to the secretary of war and to the general officers and superior commanders and to act as their agents in forming and co-ordinat- ing the action of all the different of ficers in carrying out their orders.
 The bill provides that the chief of staff, under the direction of the presi- dent and secretary of war shall have supervision of all troops of the line and of the several administrative staff and supply departments and shall be a
Arizona republican., 1902-12-03

hearing will be held by the committee the last of the week. The indications at this time are that the bill will have hard time and its defeat is predicted. but the friends of the omnibus biii claim to be confident of its passage by safe majority.
 It is said that the report of the com mittee will recommend the exclusion of Arizona and New Mexico and the ad- mission of Oklahoma alone. Delegate Flynn of that territory said tonight that he would oppose such an amend ment; that in the event of the defeat of the omnibus bill he preferred to go down with the other territories. The explanation of this generous stand IS that the delegate is aware that if the bill should return to the house 90 amended that would be the last of it this session. With the opposition that would be developed there could be no hope that it would reach a final hear ing before the end of the short session which is filled with other business. He regards the apparent friendliness of the opponents of the omnibus bill for his territory with suspicion.
 Senator Quay is continuing his de- termined fight for the statehood bill but he is alone among the republican members of the committee on terri tories. The result may be said to be extremely doubtful.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-03
THE HOUSE.

Washington. December 2.-The house was in session an hour and forty min utes today. One hour of that time was consumed in reading the presi- dents message. The reading was listened to with attention by the mem bers without regard to party, but with cut demonstration except at the con- clusion of the reading. when the re- publicans applauded generously.
 Mir. Cannon, chairman of the com mittee on appropriations, gave notice that the bill to defray the expenses of the ccal strike commission would be called tomorrow. The deaths of the late Representatives De Graffenreid and Sheppard of Texas, which occurred during the recess, were announced, and after adopting the customary resolu- tions of regret the house adjourned as a further mark of respect to their memories
Arizona republican., 1902-12-03
TO PURIFY ELECTIONS.

Washington, December 2.-It is the purpose of Representative Richard Bartholdt of Missouri to urge the present congress to pass a measure providing for the prosecution in the federal courts of offenders against election laws. To-day MT. Bartholdt had an interview with President Roose- welt on the subject, and as he left the executive office said: objection was raised at the last session of congress to a general law conferring jurisdiction in all election fraud cases on federal courts, but my proposition has been modified so that the Jurisdiction by federal courts will extend over only such cases as may involve fraud in the election of a president or of members of congress. l informed the president that it was my intention to introduce measure conferring such power on federal courts"
Arizona republican., 1902-12-03
NEED TEETH. Serious Failure of Body Comes From Lack of a Good Grinding Mill.

"A few years ago Mother had her teeth all taken out, hoping in that way to relieve her suffering, but failed, and it left her gums so sensitive that the wearing of false teeth or the proper mastication of food were equally inn possible, so that in the Spring of 190j she failed rapidly, mind and body both giving way and for many weeks life and reason were despaired of.
 At one call of her physician he said she absolutely must take more nour- ishment. something easily digested, try Grape-Nuts.' l immediately obtained a package. prepared some with good, rich cream, and fed her from a tea spoon. She began to take It regularly and liked the food so we'll she would asK between times if we had any ready for her. She began to improve at once
 It is now three months since she be- gan eating the food. She has fully re- covered her health, looks better and is fleshier and stronger mentally and physically, than for many months pre- vious.
 Grape Nuts furnished the nourish- ment for her that it seemed impossible to get from any other kind of food. Name given by Postum Co.,, Battle Creek. Mich.