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Charges Against ]. P. WitherS.

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 16.-J.
p. Withers, former president of
the American National Bank Of
Beaumont, Tex, who is under
arrest, charged in the warrant
with embezzling, abstracting and
misapplying the funds and cred
it's of the bank, will be arranged
in the Federal Court here tomor-
row.
Withers has not attempted to
give bond, preferring, it is said,
to remain in the custody Of the
Federal authorities. In tele-
gram today from Joplin, Mo. Uni
ted States Marshal Durham,
who left Kansas City after the
arrest of Mr.. Withels, is qnoted
as saying:
ga telegram from National
Bank Examiner Joseph P. Logan
of Beaumont, Tex, was received
by Saturday night, requesting
the arrest of Wethers, who, il
was alleged, had forged securi
ties of the Beaumont Nationa
Bank and appropriated money
and securities of the bank to hi:
own use to the amount of $50, 900
! know nothing of the charge:
further than as stated in Logan
telegram. If Wethers give:
bond he could be taken back t
Beaumont, but SO long as he i
in custoday Of the officers IA
will remain ia Missouri"
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-01-16
PEACE MAY Be
DECLARED
King Edward Says that the
SOutil-African War
is Nearly Ended.

London, Jan. 16.-King Ed
ward has given the royal en-
dorsement to the belief current
among the public that an early
declaration Of peace in South At
RIGA may be anticipated.
"The war might now be re-
garded as approaching its con-
conclusion, were the words
used by his majesty today in ad-
dressing the officsrs of the
guards,
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CaIcasieu Pa SIS.

Last night telegram was re-
ceived from Congressman Brous-
sard directed to the committee Of
ten representatives of the board
of trade, stating that he had ar
ranged a hearing for them with
the Rivers and Harbors com
mittee for Wednesday, January
22.=American.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-01-16

w-FoR SALE.-Rice land. $40
acres near Houston, Ten, one
mile from depot. 1t is first
class rice proposition, and vii
be sold at Bargain prices. Write
for terms and pcices.
II. j. MAHAFFEY,
League City, Texas,
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,.. shannon and wife re-
turned this morning from Sloan
Springs. where they had been
to attend the funeral OF Mrs.
Shannon's father, the late Mr..
B. Watkins. They report all
j jennings people whom they met
there as enjoying very gooo
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For Sale.

One team Of mules, 1 team Of
horses and all kinds Of farming
implements. Inquire of r. D.
Randall, at w. S. Briggs place, 1
mile south Of town, dw14 p
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Mn1iCe,

Builders wanting brio k, linn e
sand, cement or tire-brick will do
we'll to see me at the Chapman
building, Yours 10 Serve,
Sd 3tw4t ., g, Brown,
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s8Try the celebrated Per
feet" Baking Powder. Satis'
faction guaranteed or money re-
funded. A. D. McFarlaln.
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rw-Bargains in all ready-t2
wear millinery and mate rialS
Miss l.. Moses, G., a. IL. Hall. /
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Wanted, to rent ? ",,,,s
for light heasehes'-' r,,l,,,iro
at tht- - ping
once.
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Advertised Letters.

The following letters remain
uncaIled for in the postoffce at
Jennings, La, Tor the week end
inc Dec. .. 1901:
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For Sale.

A fine grocery and meat mar.
ket, also building very cheap.
Call on n. r. Stro ~.
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GPV elvets in all colors at re-
duced prices at Miss L. Noses.
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sg-Pretty lot of gold rings-a
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! Union Oil and Development Co., Ltd,
CAPITAL Stock, 100000

dauyt
rnPaif
limited number shares in this company al1
3: now offered for SOC SHARE par Vs"''e
:: $1 co. Fully paid and norl-assessaole. $:
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M. NJ
Evening star., 1902-03-06
GERMANY and Holland.

That is an interesting. though not vastly
important, tale that comes from Vienna. to
the effect that professor named Halle has
Just published book in which he practically
warns Holland that Germany has designs
upon her. first. economically. and later
politically. According to the dispatches the
book is considered as the more significant
because Of its production by the house
which officially publishes the literature of
the German war and navy departments.
This Is a slight connection with the govern
ment and 1t may for the present be entirely
disregarded. The work must be Viewed as
IN academic discussion OF possibilities The
assumption that Germany would like to alb
sorb Holland requires no stretch Of the
Imagination. Geographically. politically and
economically there are strong possibilities
Of ties between the two countries. Racially
there Ii a direct bond. But Hollands post
ton u peculiar. Her command of the
mouth Of the Rhine gives her .,stinct ad-
vantage commercially, a. well as politically,
Evening star., 1902-03-06
The Hall Of Records.

Secretary Shaw's observations on the ne
cessity OF the immediate provision of q
hall OF records for the governments use
are addressed in fact to self-evident
proposition. which Congress has had re-
peated occasion to appreciate. From year
to year this need has been demonstrated, as
the steady congestion Of files which must
be preserved has crowded the workers in
the departments. themselves growing in
number. until In some Of the buildings the
problem OF providing space for the transac-
tion Of the public business Is seriously
pressing.
The Secretary's suggestions as to the
character Of the building are sound and
should result In immediate action along the
lines he lays down. The building should be
in some measure Of a flexible design ca
pable Of enlargement without destroyins
It,; architectural symmetry. No site can
better be found for this particular purpose
than within the avenue-mau triangle.
chosen already by the park commission for
the location Of such governmental struc-
lures During the many years Of agitation
OF this need general opinion has agreed
Evening star., 1902-03-06
Sunday Opening.

The legislative appropriation bill as 1t
passed the Senate yesterday contained
provision. agreed upon by both houses, for
the opening of the Library of Congress
from until 10 o'clock on Sundays. Thus
there is at last an assurance that the books
will be available for readers who cannot
get to the library on week days or nights
and to whom this period Of eight hours
week will afford their only opportunity for
reading there The movement for the Sun
day opening Of the library, though vigor-
ously pushed for several years, has been
delayed by much opposition, 80 its sue
cess at last IS gratifying. First came the
opening OF the library at night, whereby
the usefulness Of the collection was un-
doubtedly increased by perhaps Is per
cent as regards the availability OF the
books to the majority Of those within the
immediate range desirous of consulting the
shelves. Sunday opening was a logical Sc
quence. The value of library lies not in
its housing or Its completeness or eff
cheney of administration, but In the degree
that it IS placed within the public's reach.
1t was not until the Library OF Congress
had expanded into its new quarters that
1T became of great benefit to the people.
The opening Of the reading room on Sunday
now completes the process of broadening
and liberalzng the great reference Library
OF Congress, and hereafter 1t will be acces-
sible by probably every person within the
District of Columbia. including the thous-
ards of tourists who pass through the capi-
tai. By virtue Of this enlightened policy, tard-
lily adopted, the library is to become Tor the
first time In its history an unlimited
agency for the instruction and elevation Of
the people. The same principle should now
be extended to the scientific collections Of
the government notably that Of the Ma
ttonal Museum. which has a distinct edu-
cational value. 1t Is closed to the public
after o'clock and Is a sealed book to
probably a majority Of Washingtonians.
Visitors to the city, too are so rushed in
their touring, as a rule, that they cannot
devote sufficient time to the marvels Of this
collection. The opening Of the museum at
night and on Sundays would call for q
comparatively small expenditure. for there
would be need only OF guards and door
men. The library. on the other hand, re-
quires the services OF a large force. 1t
Is to be hoped that Congress will soon see
the advisability indeed the necessity. of
continuing the policy 1t has adopted with
regard TO the great book collection. to per-
init the public fuller access to that other
store of learning and entertainment.
Evening star., 1902-03-06
Nephew Tillman.

South Carolina newspapers make the fol-
lowing comments upon Lieutenant Governor
T1lman, who withdrew the invitation to the
President to present a sword:
Made an ass of himself.-Columbia Rec
ord.
Cheap play of cheap politician for cheap
notoriety.-ColunIbia State.
Pours out another hodful of humiliation
on poor South Carolina by nis idiotic tele-
gram.-Yorkville Enquirer.
His action was foolish and childish
Florence Times
Idiotic behavior-Lack Of good breeding
runs in the family y.-Greenvlie News
Cheap political swashbuckler who wanted
to get some political notoriety.-Anderson
Mail
Lieutenant Governor Tillman. as is well
known In South Carolina tries to ape his
uncle Ben, but having neither the native
ability nor the abstemious habits of the
senator. succeeds frequently in playing the
Item
Evening star., 1902-03-06

upon a site In the western end Of this
great space, and there is every reason now
why that idea should be carried into ef-
feet without further delay. Tho hall OF
records should be central to all Of the great
public departments, and this prime factor
is amply provided at almost any point west
Of 18th street and between the avenue and
the mall. A site west Of the War Depart
ment building. recently proposed, would re-
move the hall to a disproportionate dis
tance from the Interior Department, the
Post Office Department and the scientific
bureaus. all OF which would need to have
ready access to 1t. The site question has.
however. sufficiently blocked the process Of
providing the necessary public buildings.
Now that comprehensive and harmonious
plan Of emplacement has been outlined by
the park commission there should be no
more embarrassment or postponement.
Evening star., 1902-03-06
The Boer Delegates.

1t is difficult to explain the return Of the
Boer delegates to Washington II we reject
the explanation that preceded their arrival.
When they sailed from Europe it was an
nounced that their American advices had
led them to believe that the correspondence
about Europes attitude toward the United
States at the beginning of the Spanish war
had created a sentiment in this country
bitterly hostile to Great Britain. Why not
come and utilize it? Why not strike while
Prince Henry was on his tour and anti En-
glish sentiment was expressing itself IL
applause Of him?
And yet these men have had considerable
experience in public affairs. They should
easily have fathomed shallow rerre
sentation of the case. Reading that corce
spondence through either French, German.
or Russian spectacles discloses no auth 'rity
for any change In the attitude of the
American government toward the South
African war. AS d matter of fact there has
been no change. Absolute neutrality is still
imposed upon us by every consideration of
Justice and common sense. Much as we
may regret the struggle it is not in our
power to terminate it. We stand advised
by Great Britain that the good offices Of
foreign powers are not acceptable in the
premises. and while advised any move
on our part would be an impertinence and
attended by consequences which We could
afford to incur.
1t is pure demagogy, as everybody knows.
to insist that the purchase Of supplies In
this country by Great Britain Is a violation
of the laws OF neutrality. The point has
been settled from the beginning Of this
government. The supplies are here for
Bier and Briton alike. FoodstufYs, horse
flesh and muleflesh are here for every man
with the price. 1t Is OF course no fault Of
the United States that the Beers have no
means of conveying such supplies from our
shores to the shores of South Africa. The
British have the advantage there, and it
Is entirely within their rights to improve it.
There is no violation of any law In the
transactions which are closed at New Or
leans between British purchasers and Amer
lean sellers, and for this government to in
tcrdict them would be an act of folly and
one which If applied in a case of greater
moment would be attended with disastrous
consequences to American interests.
Upon the whole. therefore, we are wit
Messing another of those maneuyerS which
Eave served for fully two years to hearten
the Beers keeping the field against Great
terial value. Intervention Is not possible
to any foreign power. The ring is formed
and the fight Is tC a finish between Great
Britain and the Beers. If peace Is desired
1t can be brought about in only one way,
and every friend Of peace would be glad
to see that way chosen.
Evening star., 1902-03-06
Muddy Days.

Have you heard the news, good valet!
The Potomac Is quite upset
And many a man who was once a blond
Is getting to be brunette!
The filters are clogged with real estate
And the fluid resembles broth.
But I'm going to take me bawth. valet;
I'm going to take me bawth.
Indeed. am half inclined, valet,
The experiment to refuse,
For 1t doesn't seem neat to place me feet
In the tub, without overshoes.
But get me good stout shovel
And a section Of emery cloth.
For I'm going to take me bawth, valet;
I'm going to take me bawth.
Evening star., 1902-03-06

which she has never failed to appreciate to
the full. In addition, she sweeps more than
two hundred miles of the North Sea coast,
and. though strategically not so advantage
ously located in this respect as Denmark,
her military position would be OF great
value to a naval power such as Germany
aspires to become. There can be no doubt
of the reasons why Germany would be glad
to effect such a union as Professor Halle
suggests. But there are other factors in
the case besides Germany. The grabbing
of Holland by that power would give prac-
tically every other government bordering
on the North Sea a reason for Intervention.
France would feel herself menaced by the
abolition of one of the two buffers inter-
posing between her and her hereditary en-
emy. The French absorption Of Belgium
would be naturally suggested. probably on
the assumption that 1t would be better for
France to control absolutely the situation
west Of Holland. England and Russia could
not complacently watch the course Of ANAL
gamation thus started. however insidiously
begun. The acquisition Of Holland by Ger
many would reduce the strength of the Rus
sian maritime position In the North Sea.
and would perhaps, precipitate reprisals in
the Scandinavian peninsula. There Is vir-
tually no end to the possibilities which such
a move would create. While 1t may be true
that the day of the small state is waning,
there Is no reason just yet ct hand to look
for an early start by any of the larger Eu-
ropean powers toward the absorption of
any of the smaller ones. There are certain
conventions, written and unwritten, in force
in Europe today which could be broken only
by stroke Of war. When that stroke de-
scends changes of the greatest Importance
and extent may occur in the map far be-
yond the mere elimination of the boundary
between Holland and Germany.
Evening star., 1902-03-06

No matter how highly developed modern
society becomes emergencies are constantly
arising when a reyersion to primitive meth
DDS IS necessary. A big ship that lost her
propeller In midocean had to be towed into
port, owing to the lack Of sails, and re-
Gently in this city 1t was necessary to
hitch horses to the street cars in some
limited sections where the electric conduits
were submerged Marconi's system OF
teIegraphy Will be wonderful assistance
in communication. but it will be just as
we'll to keep a few OF the old wires up for
a few years at least. SO as to provide
against accidents.
Evening star., 1902-03-06
Drawing the Line.

1T seems to me-" said young Mr.. Stig-
gins. that there ought to be some sort of
law regulating this custom of naming
children after eminent people,"
Have you decided on name for your
baby?'
mo. I'm willing to leave that in a gen.
eral way to his mother. Yet I must draw
the line. I wouldn't seem disrespectful to
the prince for anything. I'm glad he visit
ed us and 1 hope he'll come again. But
don't think he has any right to be offended
II put my foot down and positively refuse
to let that boy be sent out in the public
schools with such name as 'Hohenzollerr
Stiggins''
Evening star., 1902-03-06
A French Criticism of America.

They are observing us with severe
judgment just now in Paris:
1.-THE Temps today publishes an .ronical
editorial on the visit of Prince Henry to
the United States. Where. it asks, is the
sound democracy and proud simplicity OF
Jefferson. Franklin and Washington? Snob-
berry, it declares. Is more pronounced In
America than elsewhere. The Americans
have childish taste for artificial spiendpr
with rank"
This sounds very familiar. 1t fol- VS.
closely indeed some of the current comment
on the same subject indulged in on this
side of the Atlantic. For Temps read the
Podunk Bazoo or any one of half a dozen
newspapers whose pleasure 1t is to hold the
country up to the scOrn of mankind. We
have reached that stage in fact where the
foreigner, In denouncing the American Of
fetal, the American citizen. the American
soldier the American sailor, has Ameri-
can chapter and verse to support the bit
terest words in his vocabulary. He is much
likelier to fall short Of the American mark
than to oyerstep it. He but reveals in the
main an nl-digested reading of an ill-digest-
ed American TRADE, and succeeds only in
advertising his Miniature and his readiness
to believe the worst of people
The proud simplicity" of Washington. Of
thing but what those suppose 1t to have
been who refer to 1t as condemning the
official ceremonies of his day. The fathers
of the republic were all men Of ceremony
They had a very high opinion of them
selves. and Of their mission. They cheap
ened nothing that related to their official
stations or responsibilities. Washington
was the stateliest man of his generation,
and lived in style at Mt Vernon Jeffer-
son talked philosophy and equality, and
had silver plate on his sideboard at Mon
tlcello but little inferior to that the kaiser
sent over on the HohenZollern to adorn
the table when Prince Henry should nave
the President of the United States for his
guest. Madison and Monroe were both
men of travel, instructed by their obserfa-
tions, and would have moved with distinc-
ton, and some enjoyment, on state occa-
sions In any court In Christendom. All
four men were proud, and had the sim
plicity that attaches to greatness. but they
were far from fitting in to any log cabin or
hard cider existence.
If one were to remind the Paris Temps of
Lafayette's enthusiastic reception in the
United States in his day, that vivacious
French newspaper would reply: "But La
fayette was a hero, who had fought by
Washington's side for the independence Of
the colonies. You were then exhibiting not
funkeyism, but admiration and gratitude" "
Still we did not escape criticism. There were
those to charge that the French nobleman
appealed to us more strongly than did the
French hero. and in doing so they quoted
Napoleon, who described Lafayette as being
but a dreamer and carpet knight. Our re-
ceptions Of titled foreigners have always
been criticised, and rather sharply But,
fortunately for u.s. never by the visitors
themselves.
Evening star., 1902-03-06
Situation in Congress.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.

With the President q republican and the
Senate and House under republican control,
the full responsibility for legislation rests
upon the republican party. Naturally. the
party Of the opposition will be eager to
profit by republican mistakes. and 1t Is es-
sential that the administration. Including
Congress. should be careful to avoid fur
nishing ammunition to its opponents. The
situation at present is not as satisfactory
az republicans could WISH
Evening star., 1902-03-06

New jersey Is said to have spent SO 900
in investigating mosquitoes. And as fire.
Quently happens. the investigation has not
been successful to the extent Of devising
any means Of melting out justice to the Of
tenders
Evening star., 1902-03-06
Precautions Against Fires.
From the Atlanta Coustitution.

No doubt there is carelessness on the part
OF those entrusted with the oversight OF
great establishments. but this carelessness
should be messurably offset by architects
and builders In an effort to provide ade-
quate protection aEainst tho ,ravages OF the
flames. and also by definite legislative pre-
cautions making II necessary Tor property
owners to avail themselves OF the most
effective appliances and devices either for
preventing fires on the one hand or for es-
Gaping thsrefrom ON the other; and the
sooner such precautions are taken the
better.
Evening star., 1902-03-06

King Edward might go Germany one bet
ter and visit this country In person. Having
had some practice in receiving royalty, we
might stand up in the presence Of a real
monarch without getting weak in the knees
and forgetting how to shake hands.
Evening star., 1902-03-06
SHOOTING STARS.
A Dangerous Experiment.

''Why don't you try to destroy your enc
mics by making them your friends?" said
the man of noble inspirations.
II wouldn't dare try it," answered Sena-
tor Sorghum. LAS soon as 1 made any
overtures Of friendship, they would think
they had me down, and they would begin
to try to jump on me-"
Evening star., 1902-03-06
Computation.

Us that prisoner still complaining about
the ransom" exclaimed the European bri-
gand-
'Incessantly."
How unreasonable. 1t is very little more
than the board bill would amount to for q
sojourn Of equal length at a fashionable
health resort"
Evening star., 1902-03-06
The Eeted.

Prince Henry is a wondrous man
OF this there is no question.
He has good looks, endurance and
A marvellous digestion
Evening star., 1902-03-06

AS Santos-Dumont has sailed around the
Eiffel Tower without damaging it, Ameri-
cans might be induced. when he visits this
country, to let him try a few trips around
the Washington monument
Evening star., 1902-03-06
Not Carelessly Chosen.

"Why did you select that man as a can
didate?" asked the henchman. ''He doesn't
know anything about politics."
That's why I selected him." answered
the boss. He'll be a great deal easier to
put out Of office If he doesn't be good"
Evening star., 1902-03-06

1t may be accepted as a sure thing now
that neither Mr.. Tillman nor Mr. McLaurin
will please his colleague by taking chances
on a resignation.
Evening star., 1902-03-06

The weather from which Washington is
just beginning to recover furnished new
and superfluous proof that early March Is
no time for inauguration festivities.
Evening star., 1902-03-06

The sultan may be speaking the truth
when he says he cannot control the actions
of the Bulgarian brigands If he could. he
would probably have punished them long
since by demanding a rake-off
Evening star., 1902-03-06

The President will 60 to Charleston. And
Charleston can pretty nearly be depended
on to make him glad he did SO.
Evening star., 1902-03-06

AS a weapon for practical warfare the
sword Is obsolete. But 1t may do a great
Deal of damage when employed for pre-
sentation purposes.