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Evening star., 1902-01-06

William Allen White-a breezy writer not
of the historical class-recentIy wrote a
sketch Of Senator Platt of New York which
greatly offended the senator. Mr. Platt's
hrst inclination was to sue for libel He felt
that he had been unwarrantably misused
But he has changed his mind upon discoy-
ering that Mr.. White has dealt with other
public men with quite as free hand.
FOR an instance. IN Mr.. Whites Kansas
newspaper there appeared last May the fol-
lowing editorial appraisement of Mr.. Nc
kinley, and the New York senator offers
1t as sample of the value OF Mr.. Whites
Judgment:
Mckinley never had an idea in his head
he Is essentially not a thinker He is in NO
sense a schoiar- He has not kept anywhere
abreast OF the economic thought of his time
Until the campaign Of 90 he was unsure
about finance. He has uttered no Sentiment
In all his four years of official speaking and
writing that has lived thirty minutes after
1t was put on paper. Twenty men In Ma
rion county can make as good a speech as
Mckinley No man who doesn't read can
have much to say. You can't draw water
from an empty cistern.
Mckinley is only a man-j,lst a common
ordinary man, with two legs and the usual
number OF feet and eyes and brains and
teeth and vertebrae. A man doesn't have
TO know much to be President of the United
States The average President, stripped of
his fame and power. would not be eligible
to membership in mans literary club In
country town. There have been three ex-
eeptions to this rule in forty years"
Mr.. Platt probably did not know that
his point was capable of being pressed
even further. In the notice of a volume
Of very readable fiction by Mr. White ap-
pears this sentence describing Mr.. Whites
home surroundings:
'On the wall of his Office hangs a letter
Evening star., 1902-01-06
The Liberty Bell.
From the PbiladelDhia Times.

rECW tHt fUllHUeIVHId IIWtS.
We may make some fun Of the travels of
the Liberty Bell. but all the Philadelphians
have cordial love for it, and the sincere
and digniaed procession which accompan-
led the precious piece of metal to the sta
ton yesterday showed just how it is re-
vered in this town. 1t is well that it should
travel to other points. In all the world
there is not substance of so small q
shape that means more to the history Of
the human race Its tones rang out the
news of liberty which went around the
earth It's history is full of significance
and romance 1t inspires congregations Of
people and moves them to enthusiasm
Though Philadelphia cherishes the bell
We are glad to spare it, from time to time
on its patriotic journeys.
Evening star., 1902-01-06
The Curtain Goes Up.

Congress takes the center of the stage to-
day. and will hold it for at least six months.
Neither party is entirely united on the larger
issues to be settled. There are republicans
opposed to, and democrats in favor, of the
Philippine tariff bill. There are republi-
cans in favor of the Panama route for the
isthman canal, and democrats in favor of
the Nicaragua route. There are republicans
in favor of, and democrats opposed to, such
reciprocity with Cuba as will admit Cuban
sugar and tobacco into the American mar
ket on terms of profit to those Cuban in
dustries. There are republicans still talk
ing about letting the Philippines slide, and
democrats who favor holding on to them
until the cows come home. And so it goes.
There is friction enough on both sides to
make the situation interesting and the out
come little uncertain. And this state of
case may contribute to the enactment of
sound legislation. 1t has done SO on more
than one occasion.
The atmosphere may clear after the two
parties have caucused. The caucus, for all
the party divisions of the past six years. still
has it's uses, and it will again be utilized.
The democrats of the House are to meet
in few days. The republicans may shortly
follow their example. If harmony with
Cdplldl CdIlHOt Dc SSCurtu, tndt
spelled with a lower case letter will be ac-
cepted. For not only is some sort of unity
necessary in the transaction of business,
but it is equally essential in the making of
effective political capital. The debates and
votes and the measures of this session will
enter into next falls congressional cam
paigns. Control of the next House will be
an asset valuable in itself, and valuable
also in the presidential election two years
hence. Not a little of the maneuvering
therefore that we shall witness in the COM
ing few months will have distinctly po-
litical bearing.
Rumor is busy with the woes of the demo-
cratic party, though we may safely discount
much of what is floating about. The lead
ership of Mr.. Jones in the Senate and of Mr..
Richardson in the House may lack procla-
nation and stage play, but not experience.
Both men have earned their places by long
service, and neither is to be set aside by the
mere wave of anybody's hand. They are
old whips. They are not out for speed or
style. They know the road and the coach
they are driving. and their main object is to
keep all four wheels on the ground Of
dash and brilliancy and of the upsets that
follow they have had quite enough, as, in
deed, have a good many other democrats.
They will probably remain on the box, anx-
ious as others may be to seize the reins.
Evening star., 1902-01-06
A Regret.

Where are the stirring pleasures which
Were mine in boyhood days7
Where is my old Fifth Reader, rich
In thought and classic phrase?
Rienzi brave, who came not here
To talk-yet spoke with might and main;
His like for patriot zeal, fear,
We shall not meet again.
Those were the days when we could feet
Our minds on sturdy fare.
Such men as Arnold Winkelried
Were boon companions there
And Daniel Webster we could quote
When we had made bow
On exhibition day. All, note
What were perusing nowl
A rondo on my lady's FAM
A "pome" on politics;
A tale of some financial plan,
Or office-seeking tricks;
A story Of registering knight.
Or simpering courtly dame.
My good Fifth Reader now the sight
OF you puts me to shame!
Evening star., 1902-01-06

In these days Of bicycles, automobiles
and steam-heating plants, a slight knowl-
edge of mechanics and engineering should
be general 1t might even be desirable for
the public schools to dispense with some
of the culture in order to make it univer-
sally understood that If cold water is turn
ed into hot empty boiler something Is go
ing to break. 1t Is a law of physics which
cannot be too widely understood or too
thoroughly respected.
Evening star., 1902-01-06

As an indication of commercial energy
and confidence, surplus in the treasury
is wholesome and encouraging. Its accu-
mutation shows business activity and it is
a mistake to regard 1t with the same ap-
prehension would be felt toward a tax
wrung from unwilling people for the
benefit of an extravagant government.
Evening star., 1902-01-06

Mr.. Hanna and Mr.. Foraker both claim
a victory in Ohio so there can be nothing
to prevent them from shaking hands when
they meet in the Senate.
Evening star., 1902-01-06

The southern republics should understand
that the Monroe doctrine was intended to
secure good neighborhood for this govern
ment. and not to lend any direct or implied
encoura cement to brawls.
Evening star., 1902-01-06
SHOOTING STARS.
The Main ConsideratIon.

do You think Bacon wrote Shakespeare's
plays?' asked the theorist.
Il don't care who wrote 'em," answered
the manager little shortly, $50 long as he
isn't putting in any claims for royalties"
Evening star., 1902-01-06

The committee on interoceanic- canals
may possibly do something in the future to
justify the use of the plural number in It's
title For the present, however, 1t will find
one canal sufficient to occupy its entire at
tention.
Evening star., 1902-01-06

Mr.. Thomas B. Reed occasionally visits
Washington. but never for the purpose Of
offering advice as to how the Speaker ought
to conduct himself. Mr.. Reed is a man of
his word. He said some years ago that he
was going to retire to private life. And he
did ~
Evening star., 1902-01-06

As to the pardon of the Nebraska man
who while state treasurer made away with
100000. 1t may be that a man who had
pull enough to get the place necessarily had
pull enough to secure the pardon.
Evening star., 1902-01-06
Labor.

DO You think a member Of Congress
really earns his salary?" asked the inquisi-
tive person.
''Of course I do" answered the newly
elected statesman. You have no idea what
lot Of work it is to convince your con-
stituents that you are working"
Evening star., 1902-01-06

Mr.. Bryan is still urging fusion between
democrats and populists. But ii prosper
ity continues there may not be enough
pOpulists to make solicitude worth while.
Evening star., 1902-01-06
The DiaaafiaAed.

'1f I had my way said the practical
man, there would be no poetry written"
WELL" answered the cynical reader of
magazines, Il guess you've got your way,
all right"
Evening star., 1902-01-06

The troubles with the coal man are suffi-
cient without complicating the fuel prob
lem by MISUNDERSTANDING with the ash
man.
Evening star., 1902-01-06
Drink.
From the Chicago Tribune.

from the ChIcag0 Trfbune,
The whisky production in Kentucky this
season will fall far short Of expectations.
Per CONTRA Milwaukee reports an increased
output of beer. AS regards French cham
payne, the complete figures from California
have not yet come In.
Evening star., 1902-01-06

If Minister Wu could secure a suspension
of Chinese exclusion from this country, it
would mean feather in his cap; perhaps
even peacock feather.
Evening star., 1902-01-06

Dowie Is to leave Chicago. This will
leave some of the aldermen with less COM
petition as confidence operators.
Evening star., 1902-01-06

New York state will probably try to get
through with it's task of regulating politi-
cal bosses before it takes up the idea OF
censoring the theatric folk.
Evening star., 1902-01-06
His One Arxumenf.

THAT man says he will not allow his vote
to be purchased!' exclaimed the man who
had just arrived in breathless haste.
WELL" answered Senator Sorghum, "of-
fer him some more money People are
getting terribly mercenary nowadays"
Evening star., 1902-01-06

1t Is hoped that Congress will be as
prompt in legislation as some Of its mem
bers are hasty in conversation.
Evening star., 1902-01-06

Sixto Lopez is still urging this country
to withdraw from the Philippines. Sixto Is
almost as persistently hopeful as Queen
Lii.
Evening star., 1902-01-06

II the trusts had made coal as cheap as
they have made matches there would be
far less antipathy for them.
Evening star., 1902-01-06
Employees to Work.

From the New York Tribune.
Longer hours and harder work in the city
Offices from this time onward. And every
busy bae will be compelled to improve each
shining hour.
Evening star., 1902-01-06

President Castro Is another example of
how much noise small man can make
when he rattles around in big job.
Evening star., 1902-01-06
Progress i'm Turkey.


The Sultan Of Turkey doesn't want any
American citizen in his domain; too much
progress might give him the headache
Evening star., 1902-01-06

Some of Henry Watterson's editorials
If properly lined off and capitalized would
be first rate blank verse.
Evening star., 1902-01-06

Santos Dumont has managed to become
an air-ship hero without provoking any
serious controversy.
Evening star., 1902-01-06

Z fuIi tHe dpTinkH5m hepupNcdhs
The year 1901 was a remarkable one In
Mississippi. Its closing week saw the first
legal execution of a negro. legally convicted
OF the usual crime. ever held In the state,
Evening star., 1902-01-06
Mail Not Freirht.

From the New York Mall and Express.
Henry C. Payne agrees with Charles EN-
ory Smith that post Offices are not freight
offices.
Evening star., 1902-01-06

From both ss. Petersburg and Wash,
ingten We get too many reports one day
that are contradteted the next,
Evening star., 1902-01-06
That Letter on the Wall

Inc news OF Miss Stone continues to be
entirely of the lit is alleged" variety.
Evening star., 1902-01-06

It is the wight who doth delight
To idle all the day,
Who when things are not all Alright
viii have the most to say.
Evening star., 1902-01-06
The Censor.

The man who goes ahead and tries
To do his level best,
Evening star., 1902-01-06

One table Of Fine Cloth
Jackets In blacks, navies and
tans, full tailor-made, In all
sizes, reduced from 81 and
SS RI
Evening star., 1902-01-06

OIn order to avoid delays on ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
20 any Individual connected with the
ofiee. but simply to THE STAR, or to
he Editorial or Business Depart
cents. according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1902-01-06

10 Fine Canadian Seal
Jackets, lined with guaran-
teed Skinner satin, in all
good sizes. Reduced from
$3.50 to. o.................
Evening star., 1902-01-06
Unreliable Reperts.

From the rhiindeiphia Lodrsr
Evening star., 1902-01-06

Has little time to criticise
The failures of the rest.
Evening star., 1902-01-06

8 Superior Quality Near
seal Jackets; some are
plain-others trimmed with
beaver and mink. Reduced
from $50 to.
Evening star., 1902-01-06

IL elegant igh-grade
Long Cloaks, handsomely
satin lined, in black and
castor, which we sold for
$3S, marked them.
Evening star., 1902-01-06
One Legal Hanrinw.

From the Springfield Republican.
Evening star., 1902-01-06

Another table Of finer quality
Black Kersey Cloth Coats
lined throughout with guaran.
teed satin, which we reduced
from e1C S0 to
Evening star., 1902-01-06

English Covert Cloth
throughout with fine self
specially suitable for event
tan, castor and black
every size from 80 to ga
garment which has never
left our house under 500. so,
marked.
Evening star., 1902-01-06

35 Fine All-wool Short Wint
castor, tan and black-all
handsomely satin lined-they
were $40, $11.50 and $3.50
they are all to go at the same
Evening star., 1902-01-06

4 High-cost Plain Persian
Lamb Jackets. Leipsic dye.
finished with guaranteed
lining. Reduced from SIPS
Evening star., 1902-01-06

2 Fine Persian Lamb
Jackets. handsomely lined.
Reduced from SIS to. 80.
Williams news., 1902-10-11

M. Reneke, who, a couple of weeks since, was badly hurt by the tongue on a hay baler flying back and striking him in the groin, is again able to be around with the assistance of a cane. Mike says when he was struck he thought the big show had come to a close.
 Rev. John Oliver, formerly of Je- rome, has been appointed to take charge of the M. E. church of this city. On Monday MT. Oliver came here from Flagstaff, and after a visit to the Canyon, left for Jerome. He will return here today and hold services at the church tomorrow, both morning and evening.
 Fresh fish, Holsters and oysters every week at Phelan's.
 J. P. Parker made a trip over to California the early part of the week to see about accepting a posi- ton which had been offered him on the road. He leaves tomorrow for Needles, out of which place he will run a carpenter outfit for a time. Mrs. Parker will remain here for the present, and will join her hus- band when he has satisfactorily located.
Williams news., 1902-10-11
-cocai HeUs
ITEMS OF
 GENERAL
 INTEREST
For a good smoke go to Phelan's.

For a good smoke go to Phelan's.
 Born-To Mrs. Jas. O. Schipp, of Ash Fork, last Monday, a son.
 J. c. Phelan attended a meeting of the board of supervisors at Flag staff last Monday.
 Rev. W. c. Geyer has accepted the pastorate of the Pico Heights, Los Angeles, NJ E. church.
 MT. c. E. Boyce returned home the first of the week from a short business trip to Los Angeles
 John McWilliams on Thursday made final proof on his homestead before Judge c. P. Silvernail.
 Bob Postle has been employed as driver of the Palace meat market delivery wagon the past week.
 Rev. A NJ. Gibbons, formerly of Williams, and recently of Tucson, has accepted a call to Prescott.
 Deputy Sheriff R. J. Walker was in the city last Saturday from the county seat Bob is certainly a hustler.
 Harry Henderson, the republican nominee for sheriff, has been spend ing the past two weeks in these parts in his own interests.
 Mir and Mrs B. F. Sweetwood returned last Sunday from their outing down on Beaver creek They report having had a most pleasant time.
Williams news., 1902-10-11

August Tetzlaff made a business trip to Ash Fork last Sunday. Of late he has been flying hither and thither so much we have almost lost track of him.
 E. E. Ball and wife left for Los Angeles last Saturday, where the latter will visit for a month. E. E. returned to take up his duties again the first of the week.
 Vegetables fresh every day at Phelan's.
 Mrs. J. E. Walker has opened a dressmaking establishment at her residence on Railroad avenue near the brewery. First class work and reasonable prices.
 Postmaster Simpson reports the receipts of the local office for last Tuesday as sS27.4O. This is the record breaker for any single days business in the history of the office.
 Subscribe for the NEWS and get the news.
 J. D. Raudebaugh and wife ex- pect to leave next week for a visit with MT. Raudebaugh's parents at Harrington. Kansas. They will probably be absent month or more.
 Messrs. J. c. Morgan, Jr., and Alfred Dezendorf, representing the Los Angeles Herald, were visitors in the city this week, interviewing our business firms relative to a write-up of the town, to appear in a special edition of the Herald about Dec. 1st.
Williams news., 1902-10-11

Henry F. Ashurst and Geo. w. Martin on Tuesday returned from Flagstaff, where each had been looking after respective campaign interests.
 Peaches, grapes, apples to be had-at Phelan's.
 T. A. Fleming, formerly of this city, a member of the firm of Cook & Fleming, general merchants, of Sandy, Nevada, wrote MT. Ashurst this week that he would shortly close out his interests there and go to San Diego, Cal. He stated that he might also pay visit to Will jams ere long.
 The best beef, pork, mutton, spring lamb and sausage always on hand at Phelan's.
 Mrs. Wm. Ergmann has been disposing of tickets the past week for a raffle, at which an elegant music box will be awarded to the holder of the lucky number.
 John Drain, an employe of M. Mcbride, of Seligman, while un- loading heavy 9-inch iron pipe from a wagon last Monday, met with a serious mishap. The standards had been removed and a pipe thrown from the wagon alighting on one, hurling it through the air, striking Drain on the right leg and causing a compound fracture of the worst sort. Drs. Melick and Tyroler were summoned from Williams and at tended the injuries of the unfortu- nate man. On Tuesday evening he was brought here from Seligman and placed in the hospital, where more attention could be given him.
Williams news., 1902-10-11
A Word to Travellers.

The excitement incident to travel ing and change of food and water often brings on diarrhoea, and for this reason no one should leave home without bottle of Chamber lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by the Will jams Drug Go.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-15

generally understood that we as a ma
ton are no freer from race prejudice in
the Orient than we are in the United
States The term niger" has been ap-
piled to the Filipinos as readily as to the
inhabitants of Hayti. and while the Fill
Pine is brown and the African is black
the same name will do to conture by,
because of the generally received notions
at home in regard TO the negro's inefhcien-
cy and incapacity.
The fashion notes from Manila tell the
odd. old story" American officers who
carried their wives across the Pacific had
no notion of being visited and Of visit
ing the brown Malayan natives. The
graudees of Spain were their only assoc
GATES as intimated in society. even II
they were as poor as the proverolal
church mouse.
A good story illustrative or race preJu-
dice in the Philippines has opportunely
leaked out.
AS the Filipino is dark-skinned, col
ored preacher in America sought the posi-
ton OF army chaplain and went over from
the United States In high glee because
OF his promotion and future prospects:
Some Yankee officers in discussing the
brown man said he was no better than
the negroes. to which the colored chap
lain took exception very naturally. where
urou he was coolly informed that II eat
ing and lodging together was made the
test they would dine and sleep with the
brown men in preference TO the other col
or.
With few exceptions the American army
Is united in race prejudice, and no ofncers
were more severe and determined than
soldiers OF the northern states when the
colored regiments became lawless In Ma
con. Ca a few years ago and were Sc
verely handled.
1t is said to be exactly the same way IN
the Philippines. where they are prompt IN
teaching the 'niggers" how far to go ana
no further. although the Filipino is or
Malay origin rather than African.
Race prejudice is largely based on color,
and white supremacy is another name Tor
the determination of the Anglo-SaXon TO
keep all other races of different colors In
allowance TO these prejudices.
Governor Taft may find sufhelent ca
pacitv and honesty TO authorize the Unit
ed States government to turn over their
own business to the Filipinos.
II so a great national difficulty Will De
settled when our troops are withdrawn
and their independence is assured.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-15
covernOr Taft and the FIIiuinos.

While the imperialfsts have been giving
the country very unfavOrable impressions
OF the natives in the Philippine islands.
Governor Taft's first report speaks highly
OF their efficiency and honesty. His re-
port is decidedly optimistic and salts
flying as TO the ability OF these peo-
pie 10 maintain a system OF self-govern-
ment after they understand the ways and
means and are made familiar with the
modus operandi OF the republican govern
ment
II speaks well for Governor Taft that
he is brave enough 10 refute indirectly
many OF the statements printed and
spoken before congress during its late
session by such people as General Funs-
ton and those he represents and speaks
for.
OF course we all understand that some
body had 70 lay serious blame on the
poor Filipinos and 10 apologize or ex-
cuse the capture Of AguinaldO by treach-
cry. and 10 make IL appear that children
ten years old were vindictive warriors
and must be put TO death. and to malign
the poor creatures who were striving to
gain their independence from the author
ity OF Spain before Dewey's victory.
Nobody wonders at the willingness Of
the apoiogists TO defame the little brown
men that the average citizen Of the Unit
ed States knows little about. IL is sad
reflection. but we do see Later partisans
and camp followers who are ready 10
swear a white horse is a black COW, II
thrift shall follow fawning. and we Oc-
casionally .-..A writer's who are ready TO
defame their own people. If the consider
alton Is attractive TO either greed Of Of
fee or pecuniary gain. even in the south
ern states. AS IL became necessary to
hide some great atrocities from the public
eye IL possible there have been discovered
many such writer's and disputants in re-
gard 10 the Filipinos. Therefore Gov
ernor Taft's report is decidedly refreshing
in the midst OF so many cefamatory
statements concerning the inhabitants Of
Americas new colonies. To be honest
and efficient fills the bill. We go no
farl..er in this country when seeking for
suitable public servants. and alasi we
sometimes fan in getting either honesty
OF efficiency. where both have been prom
ised.
In regard to the FilipinOs. It is now