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Evening star., 1902-01-17
Recognition OF English.

From the Mexican Herald.
The suppression Of the study of Latin in
the great Preparatory School in this city
and its replacement by English is a sign Of
the times. 1t Is believed by educators that
with four years given to English, the stu
dents all young men destined for the pro-
fessions, will acquire more than a mere
superficial stock Of words and phrases and
will become acquainted in a fairly thorough
manner with the dominant world-language
of the present time, the one speech which
has gone around the world, and Is the COM
mon means Of communication in all the
great ports OF the world. and especially in
the far east.
Evening star., 1902-01-17
No Hero to Her.

There was a man so wondrous wise that
everybody said
He carried all worth knowing In the limits
Of his head.
He was expert in calculus. and talked in
ancient Greek;
Trigonometry was simple as game Of hide
and seek.
The world would praise his wisdom: but his
wife spoke not word
She smiled in mute derision Of the tributes
that she heard:
For she thought OF how she'd let him 20 to
market once or twice,
When he bought more than was needed at
most outrageous price.
Evening star., 1902-01-17
Ready Letter Writers.

Time was when the popular conception OF
the average base ball ''magnate'' was a
composition Of strong nerve, unlimited cap
ital and a fund of plausible excuses for
defeat and disappointment. But this notion
must now be amended in the light of the
present status Of the old National League,
whose owners are wrangling in the public
prints In a veritable Kilkenny cat warfare.
The true magnate nowadays must possess.
in addition to the qualifications already
named, flow of language and ready wit
in composition. His stock OF elegant vitu-
peratives must be large, his capacity to dis
Germ openings for satirical thrusts must be
pronounced. For the magnate who cannot
write a scathing letter at least twice a
week is rated low. If as many home runs
were made in each game as there are SLAM
deIous letters written in each week of such
a campaign as that now in progress base
ball would be one long b1issful dream OF
everlasting victory for the rooters. The
letters have been poured out from the base
ball composition mill at a rate which seems
to suggest that the magnates believe that
the public Is after all the true judge of the
sport, and not the courts, to which the
legal phase Of the Leagues controversy has
been referred. Washington Is pleased to
note that for once In a long time it Is not
concerned in the troubles of the magnates
but Is able to sit back confident that it win
get its usual dose Of base ball next season,
with just enough winnings to whet the ap-
petite for more. 1t Is pity that some of
the energy which is now being wasted IN
mere language by these base ball owners
and managers could not be diverted to the
end of giving the capital city pennant-
winning team. Then would be demon
strated to certainty the truth that the
local enthusiasts have always asserted, that
this is proportionately the best base ball
city, in the country.
Evening star., 1902-01-17
Change Inauguration Date.

The Commissioners have put the change
of-date movement on an effective basis by
their latest action, appointing the governors
of the states upon a general committee
whose purpose is to secure a more clement
Inauguration day than March 4. This effort
to effect a readjustment of the national cal
enoar has been started quadrennially al
most from the beginning of the last century.
But while there is absolutely no division OF
sentiment regarding the necessity for the
change and strong feeling exists that 1t
is in the interest of the health Of the nation
at large that April 30 or some day in May
should be chosen, yet nothing practical has
ever been accomplished to this end. A
conservative spirit prevails In the quarters
responsible for the initiative necessary to
secure the requisite legislation. and 1t Will
be difficult even now. with the movement
well under way and the demand for the
change heard from all parts Of the country,
to overcome the inertia of generations.
Should the states now ask Congress for
the change. through taeir legislatures, the
proposition will assume definite form. The
citizens Of Washington. who most keenly
feel the need of later date for the inau-
gurations. have always stood ready to do
their share of work and argument to per-
suade the houses to agree upon some form
of statutory or constitutional amendment.
They are well organized now. not only to
direct the energies of the people of the
states who feel the urgent need of this
change, but TO apply such direct pressure
as lies within their power toward the same
end. Something practical ought surely to
be accomplished at this long session of
Congress. so that the inauguration In 1905
may be held upon the historic date of April
30, If that be chosen In recogntIon of It's
character as the anniversary Of the induc-
tion into office of the first President.
Evening star., 1902-01-17
WOmen's S Linen
Turnover Collars

Stamped, ready for working, are
quite popular. We show them in
white and colors, stamped in va
rious pretty and dainty designs, or
we will stamp them in any design
you may select from the department.,
without extra charge.
Ioc. each.
Art Embroidery Dept.-First foor
Evening star., 1902-01-17
A Hard-HeasIed Row.

Oars 5es' dis about it, said Nanny
Minerva. rs gotter han dat Pickaninny
Jim over to de society foh de prevention o
cruelty to animals
Whats he been doin'?'
1--WE give him a goat foah Christina s
present. An Jim an de goat got to playin'
rough. and de fus' thing knowed Jim he
done los his temper an butted dat goat
almos to de'f!'
Evening star., 1902-01-17
Swiss Ribbed
Corset Covers.

The ideal garment to wear with
shirt waists. Warmer than muslin,
and they conform to the figure and
fit snugly. With high and long
sleeves.
25c., 35c and Soc each.
First floor.
Evening star., 1902-01-17
Well Intended, But

''She meant to be complimentary"
''Yes," answered the young Englishman,
"she meant to be- but she wasn't. When
read my latest composition she said. in
earnest tones, that any one who could write
such poetry as 1 wrote ought to be poet
laureate
Evening star., 1902-01-17

The New York tunnel disaster should do
more than waken the New York Central
railway to a realization of the need for
improvements. 1t should arouse the man
agement of every railway system in the
country to inquiry concerning unnecessary
risks in connection with business which
has outgrown old-time Limitations.
Evening star., 1902-01-17

General Kitchener has been so often ap-
plauded as a man with an iron will that
the kings compliment to the British army
In South Africa for clemency and forbear-
ance will be something of a surprise to his
admirers
Evening star., 1902-01-17
SHOOTING STARS.
Home InduStrY.

II had no idea that my gambling at
Monte Carlo would create so much of a
sensation" said the very rich American.
WELL" said the friend, There Is a strong
local sentiment in America. People couldn't
understand why. IL you were determined to
gamble for high stakes. you should not
leave the money in Wall street"
Evening star., 1902-01-17
Young Peoples
Correct Shoes.

We give just as much care to the
selection Of young peoples shoes as
to the grown folks, and we have the
proper sorts for all occasions.
Some unusually good values are
offered for Saturday.
Misses and Chfldren's Bright Dongola Kid Lace
and Button Shoes, patent leather tips and tips of
same, full round toes extension soles-an c. , -
excellent school shoe; sizes S1s to 10ls Pr pi
Sizes II to 2. Pair. ir.................... pl. ~
Misses and Children's Box Calf Lace Shoes,
knoek-about wear; sizes 81 to 1p1s- Pair. Pi 80
Sizes II to 2. Pair ST. so
Misses and Childrens Lace and Button Shoes,
Wei kid vamps, dull kid tops, Autopedic last, full
extension soles, for dress wear: sizes 81 ca ~
to lO5. Par. S~'OS
Size. II to . Pair Sc. so
Little Boys Box Calf Lace Shoes spring heels,
round toes. extension soles; sizes Sh to ca M
l0n Patr. ..-.....-.............
Size. !, to 2 Pair Sc. so
Infants Kant Slip" Lace and Button cY ~
Shoes, black and tan; sizes to Z. Pair. Yi.oO
Third door.
Evening star., 1902-01-17

Kentucky has discovered Uncle Toms
Cabin and is very indignant. Kentucky
never did take as much interest in the
drama as 1t did in politics.
Evening star., 1902-01-17
An Opinion on Art.

Don't you think that modern actors are
more repressed in their methods than the
old timers were?" asked the friend.
YES" answered Mr.. Stormington Barnes,
scenery has become SO elaborate and ex-
pensive that we have to carry ourselves
with more caution in order not to damage
Evening star., 1902-01-17

The proceedings of Congress sometimes
threaten to be almost as severe as those of
the reichstag. But there is in the Ameri-
can temperament the saving sense of hu-
NOR which prevents needless tragedy.
Evening star., 1902-01-17

New York legislator desires actors to
take out licenses to show their qualifica-
tions for their profession. But New York
legislators do not have to take out permits
before they can legislate
Evening star., 1902-01-17

Sir Thomas Upton is at work on the
plans for new yacht. Sir Thomas will
receive the usual warm welcome and invi-
tation to call again.
Evening star., 1902-01-17

After its experience with Senator Wel-
lington. Maryland will experience a GER
tain relief In welcoming as his successor a
man whose conversation Is always modelled
on the strictest lines Of diplomacy.
Evening star., 1902-01-17

King Edwards speech to parliament has
not been hailed as a remarkable produc-
ton. King Edward would rather be quiet
ly safe than remarkable.
Evening star., 1902-01-17

The trial at Havana will give the Cubans
some valuable suggestions OF things to be
avoided in the conduct of a great and grow
ing government.
Evening star., 1902-01-17
The Gloomy Man.

Cheer up. The worst is yet to come
In this our mortal lot
If January is too cold,
July will be too hot.
Evening star., 1902-01-17

Richard Crokers willingness to retire
may be hopefully regarded as an indication
that Tammany Is down and out for good
and all
Evening star., 1902-01-17
ResiUnatiOn.

From the New York Mail and Express.
Senator Quay announces that he will not
resign. 1t Is Pennsylvania that must cuIti-
vate the quality of resignation.
Evening star., 1902-01-17

Postmaster General Payne. when he
signed that million dollar check, must have
felt for the moment almost as lavish as a
director IN the steel trust
Evening star., 1902-01-17

The coal barons no longer go to the trou-
BILE to explain a rise In the price of fuel
Everybody knows the cause, and there Is
no use trying to mollify it
Evening star., 1902-01-17

Admiral Prince Henry expects to get
through this expedition without provoking
a court Of inquiry.
Evening star., 1902-01-17

The park commissions plans are on a
splendid scale. But Washington is the
capital of very large and opulent coun-
try.
Evening star., 1902-01-17
Gayety Of Nations.
From the Boston Herald.

u
The Washington parson who has been
pitching into the diplomats there for their
Sabbath frivolities may literally be said to
have contributed something to the gayety
OF nations
Evening star., 1902-01-17
Saturdays
Pure Food List.

Extra Quality Sweet Corn, can. 1Oc.
Choice Small Red Beets, can. ......... I5c.
kippered Herring, can. ..,........,.. ISc.
Fine Quality white Cherries cans for 2Sc.
crosse q Blackwelrs. Keiller's or Duntee's ~
orange Marmalade, Observation-Disclosures. <OS.
Imported Macaroni or Sphaghetti, Lib pkg. IOc.
Blue Label Cstsap, bottle 2IC.
Durkee's Salad Dressing. bottle ...... Z3C.
Roberts Cream Of Chocolate, can. 23c.
Bakers or Huyler's Cocoa. can............. 24c.
Royal Baking Powder, Lib. can. 42c.
Durkees Cornstarch. package. &C.
Grape Nut, pckgs. for. for............. 2Sc.
Plymouth Rock. Chalmers or Knox's Celia
tine, package. ...-.........-.....-..-. lOS.
shultu Star Soap, cake. 3Ac.
Babbitt's or Kirkman's Borax Soap. cake. .. 4 I2c.
Proctor CANDLES Ivory. Brooks Crys- AZ
Fifth door.
Evening star., 1902-01-17
Many Congratulation..

1t win take three good men to carry all
Of Uncle Sans congratulations to King
Edward on his coronation.
Evening star., 1902-01-17

Perry Belmont may try again, after Rich
ard Croker settles down in Vantage.
Evening star., 1902-01-17
Farewell.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
A long farewell. Mr.. Croker.
Evening star., 1902-01-17

UIn order tn avoid delays on ac-
count of personal absence. letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
Once but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial OF BUSINESS Depart
ment, according to tenor or purpose
Evening star., 1902-01-17

Girls Three-Quarter Coats of fine kersey CLOTH
In maroon, blue. brown and tan; double breasted
effect; notched collar; turnback cuffs; side pock
cts; sizes s to IA.
Evening star., 1902-01-17
$5.75 each.

Special table Of Misses Winter School Coats, In
three styles. consisting Of tan kersey cloth with
storm collar, silk-llned throughout; heavy dark
blue boucle cloth, satn-lned; and Norfolk jacket
style, in heavy dark blue cheviot; sizes to Is.
$8.75. Were $I2.so.
Evening star., 1902-01-17

Misses Kersey Winter Coats, satinlined: loose
back; doabIebreasted high storm collar: finely
stitched around edges; turnback cuffs sizes to IA
$1,000 each.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-11-20
AUTOMOBILE PROVERBS.

The fool reioiceth in his speed: but
the wise man looketh well to his go
ing.
When scorching cometh. then com.
eth shame; but with the careful rider
is wisdom.
A smooth road maketh a cheerful
countenance; but by a rough one are
repairers made glad.
1t is better to ride alone in trolley
car than with nervous woman in
brass trimmed speed car.
He that is void of wisdom criticises
his neighbor's vehicle. but a man of
understanding holdeth his peace.
A righteous man regardeth the life
of his carriage; but the tender mercies
of the scorcher are small and far be.
tween.
A wise man feareth and departeth
from crowded streets; but the fool
cryeth ''Selab!" gets in the middle OF
the push and is confident
He that trusteth his automobile to
the care of hired man shall come
quickly to grief; but he that careth
for it himself shall flourish like a
branch.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-11-20
PASSING oLIMPsEs.

Students sang and ieered while Car.
rie Nation talked at Yale. but not even
a hatehet could have cut short her re-
marks,
Lead manufacturers have formed a
gigantic trust. and hereafter only the
man with money will be believed when
he says he has a lead-plpe cinch.
With the opening of the game sea.
son comes the suggestive announce
ment that Marin county farmers are
about TO go cunning for chauffeurs.
In a suit for divorce an Eastern man
named Collier has the impertinence
to complain because his wife forced
him to carry coal. What's in name7
II some specialist should declare that
all orators who desire to keep on maxi
irS noise should rest at least three
days a week the whole country would
rise and call him blessed,
Heinze Of Montana calls his new po-
litical organization the Antitrust par
ty. but as he has no grudge against
Industrial combinations. the infants
full name is probably Antitrust in
Senator Clark"
The lawyers of ex-Queen Liluokalani
are trying to prove that her overthrow
was due to a plot. At this late day ii
would seem that 1t doesn't matter
much whether she was upset by rev
oluticn or a banana peel
Government surveyors now at work
in Alaska report that they recently
found a country where white men had
never been. A good many people are
anxious for particulars. They would
Ike to go there and stay until after
election.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-11-20
BRIEF DISPATCHES.


When a man fuses he usually
muses..
They are not always optimists that
smile together.
Moral suasion and a whip Will make
man do most anything.
Death occasionally discards his
sickle for an up-to-date reaper.
There is a possibility that Baer's
divine right" will get a severe jolt
Since Gentleman Jim knows the
lady he won't stand for being counted
out.
Father Neptune is alleged to be to-
tally Indifferent to the steamship
trust.
The number of smiles that go to
make the idiotic grin sary with the
idiots capacity.
II is when n man is least able to do
so that he brags about his ability to
walk the chalk line.
II we only knew the fun we were
having while we were having it how
happy we might bel
The baby learns to cry for what it
wants: adult human nature never gets
more than half point better.
When Old Sol stocked up sunshine
in the bowels OF the earth he never
suspected the trouble he was making.
Once upon time there was a poll
tician who failed because he didn't
have a pocket large enough to put his
pride in.
Some of the best lessons a boy
learns are learned by him while he
is playing hookey-and Immediately
afterward.
After listening to its first greeting
TO a naughty world Bobby opined that
the baby left heaven because Its harp
was out of tune
There are irreverent cynics who
give 1t as their opinion that a general
of industry might be willing to dispose
of his soul on a cash basis.
Sometimes one sees a look in a
baby's eyes that causes one TO wonder
il the little mite of humanity is des-
tined to forget more than he VIII
over learn in the years to come.
There are white pariahs who con-
sort with savages for the sake of the
moral irresponsibility that goes with
such life. Such men simply put into
effect the wish TO be boys again.
If there was "A royal road to learn
ing. we might at least miss the hob
bledehoy stage.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-11-20
PENCIL POINTS.

Love is still blind, so there's no use
wasting gas on 1t.
An income tax is the price of ad-
mission to theater.
The gangSay seems to be the path
that leads To political glory.
No one wants to put ont the female
who is ablaze with diamonds.
A man of high berth is one who
occupies an upper" in a sleeping car.
When a man barely misses the last
train he experiences a feeling OF gone,
ness.
There is something funny about
rabbits tail-probably because brevity
is the soul of wit.
A cold is good deal like a street
car. A man can always catch 1t when
he doesn't want it.
Fate is erratic in the matter of spell.
ing. Many a man preparing for coup
finds himself cooped.
In most cases 1t isn't what the
young man earns that makes him rich.
it's what the old man saved.
Any man who loudly asserts that he
can take a drink or let 1t alone sell
dom allows 1t to get lonesome.
When an American heiress refuses
to wed a nobleman it may be that she
considers herself little too rich for
his blood.
The new office boy knows more
about running a business at the end
of his first week than his boss win
ever know.
Old Noah was great ball player.
He pitched the ark without and with
in and later in the game he put tie
dove cat on fly.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-11-20
THE MODERN NoveLIsTs.

people get to like soul. but sat.
lsfaetory hat makes an Impression at
hrst slght-John Oliver Hobbies in
The Soul Hunters"
There is no such certainty OF knowl-
edge on all subjects as one holds at
is and s0.-Richard Harding Davis in
Captain Macklln.r
When | want the brutal rhetoric of
common sense l listen to ladies' of
blameless virtpe.-John oliver Hobbies
in The Soul Hunters"
Human condolences must be mutual.
IL is only to God that man can continue
telling. telling. telling. and never get
ting a word In return.-Henry Seton
Merriman in The Vultures."
IL is a fundamental law OF a happy
and useful life that we must keep
sweet for bitterness perverts the
Judgment and corrodes the heart
Charles Frederic Goss in THE Loom
of Life"
Fortunately, emotions primltively
Darbarous are not indicated by exter-
nal labels. or walks In the street
would be fraught with strange dis
coveries,-Anthony Hope in The In
trusions Of Peggy"
The knights of the world no longer
fight in armor, but In every street of
every city there are still men sans
peur ct sans reproche," who not only
live for love but who are ready to die
for loves sweet sake.-Charles Fred
eric Goss in THE Loom OF Life"
There is no corrosive like wounded
egotism. 1t eats into the moral
nature, corrupting its victim. destroy
ing all sense of proportion and blind
ing him to everything save his own
passionate longing for reprisal.-
james Creelman in Eagle Blood"
II was between twilight and candle
light the gentle half hour when the
Kind old Sand Man steals up the
stairs Of houses where children are;
when rustic lovers stroll with slow
and quiet steps down country lanes.
and old bachelors are loneliest and
dream Of things that might have been.
Booth Harrington in The Two Van.
revels"
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-11-20
TREASURE TRovE.

A plant In the room on washday is
worth more than bunch of flowers
on Sunday.-Nature Portraits.
A persons mind has no call to be
all clothes. They are all that stands
between us and savages, some think
Mrs. Tree.
Readiness TO answer all manner OF
questions involving book learning is
the beginning Of a species of idiocy.-
The Unspeakable Scot.
Men folks is like pickles-some:
women is the brine they're picked
in--they don't keep sweet without
'em.-Mrs. Tree.
A person who cant argue is like
a person who cant chew; he swallows
the facts of life unprepared for diges-
tion.-Those Delightful Americans.
Financial reciprocity
Is built upon this plan
A man first makes the money. then
The money makes the man.
-Whimlets.
Thar never was a plant as hard to
get rooted as charity is. and body
ought to hav9 1t whar they kin watch
II close. It'll die a heap o. times ef
you jest look at it. an 1t nightly nigh
always has bad soil ur a drouth to
contend with.-Abner Daniel.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-11-20

Hon. David MeelSison is we'll known
not only in his own State, but through
out America. lie was elected to the
Fifty-fifth Congress by n very large
majority and is the acknowledged leader
of his party in his section of the State.
Only one flaw marred the otherwise
complete success of this rising states
man. Catarrh with its insidious ap-
proach and tenacious grasp. was his
only unconquered foe For thirty years
he waged unsuccessful warfare against
this personal enemy At last Peruna
came to the rescue He writes:
81 have used several bottles of Pc
runs andi feel greatly benefited there
by from my cafarrh OF the head. !
feel encouraged 10 believe thai HI use
IL a short time longer will be fully able
10 eradicate the disease of thirty years
standing. David MeekisoH. Member
of Congress.
II you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving r
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman. President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium, ColumbuE-
Ohio.