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Evening star., 1902-02-12
Abraham Lincoln.

This is the ninety-third anniversary OF
the birth of Abraham Lincoln. He played
. great part in the most trying period the
national government has ever known. Com
ing to the presidency as the representative
OF the party whose success at the polls
had been construed throughout the south
- ar assault on slavery, he was instantly
confronted with the necessity for taking
measures TO preserve the Union. And yet
h was told that he could not use force.
Ccerce a sovereign state? Pin the affec
tons Of the people of the south to the
national government with bayonets? Had
they not the right to withdraw from the
I-nion if they desired? And especially for
the purpose of protecting property guaran-
ted TO them by the Constitution?
Mr.. Lincoln made answer promptly. In
an inaugural address, the closing paragraph
Of which is not excelled for pathetic and
exquisite beauty in the English language,
he reasoned with the south, but announced
a clear purpose The national authority
would be upheld at all hazards. And So,
when provoked to use it, the President
employed force, and increased it from time
II time until the country trembled under
the enormous armament. Four years of
time were required. but the south in the
people grounded arms, and came back to
their national alliance.
Mr.. Lincoln died by the hand of violence
in the hour of victory. But his dying ears
might have heard the croakings of the ir-
reconcilables The Union was thing OF
the past. The conquerors had made waste
paper of the Constitution. The country
would steadily decline in prestige until
within a few yearS-ten at the outside
some ambitious man would gallop on the
scene and seize supreme power. A repub-
lie could not hold territory by force, and
the south would not stay except by force.
its borders. and the southern people would
be treated as subjects.
How utterly silly all of that stuff sounds
today. Every prediction of the kind has
most prosperous sections of the Union, and
her people are loyal to the stars and
stripes as any people over which 1t waves.
And Mr. Lincoln? His memory is now So
had been selected by the people of Charles
ton-peopie living within sight of Fort Sum-
ter-for the the visit to the city of President
Roosevelt.
1t pays 10 uphold the national authority
against all assaults from either foreign or
domestic enemies and it is safe after doing
that to leave the result to history.
Evening star., 1902-02-12
Mr.. Hoar and History.

While Mr.. Hoar is making merry over
the situation in the Philippines as respects
the Declaration Of Independence, the Con-
stitution, and free speech, it would be well
Tor him to recall II he can what the situa-
tion was in the United States here but a
few years ago.
Does he not remember Wendell Phillips
and Lloyd Garrison and their associates
citizens of the state Of Massachusetts, and
how they used publicly to ridicule the two
noble charts OF our national government?
Can he not quote The very words they en-
ployed In commenting on the line in the
Declaration that "all men are created free
and equal" as 1t was illustrated by the ex-
istence of slavery in half the territory OF
the Union? And does he not remember
that those citizens OF Massachusetts-as en-
inent In their day as he Is In his-described
the Constitution as "a league with death
and a covenant with hell?" That was free
speech In Massachusetts, Did he subscribe
to those sentiments at that time?
Now, on the other hand, did Mr.. Hoar
ever hear Of Owen Lovejoy and what befell
himf OF George William Curtis and what
befeu him on one occasion when he visited
aor the purpose Of delivering an address the
Evening star., 1902-02-12
Europe Digs America.
From the Chillieothe (Ohio) Advertiser.

A Vienna journal, evidently in jealous
mood over the prospective visit Of the Ger
man prince to the United States. says:
1T is reported In Berlin that the German
government has sent Warship to Balti-
more with naval cadets for the special pur-
pose of protecting Prince Henry, and that a
squad OF these cadets will accompany the
prince over his land travels to protect him
from the American train robber.'
The London Nationalist, in an article on
the American commercial inyasionsOf Eng
land. gets this shot at us:
THANK God. there is one truly American
product that will never be marketed in
Great Britain-the Yankee train robber"
Evening star., 1902-02-12
The Billionaire Abroad.

SO you are going to Europe
Il am,' answered the young man.
why don't you stay here in America
where there are so many opportunities to
make a fortune?"
We'll, I've concluded that the other side
is easier. OF course you can make a for
tune, If you will stay and work for it.
But people are always more liberal when
they are away from home. l have con-
cluded that it is much easier to go over
there and let the other Americans bring it
to me-"
Evening star., 1902-02-12
The Sectional
| Book Case

Is the ideal case for the home or
office: Every one has some books
which he wishes to protect. When
there are not enough to fill an ordi-
nary book case, one or two sections
may be had at very small expense,
and as the number of volumes in
creases additional sections can be
added-and the book case grows as
book space is needed.
f.. Whether you have one section or
more, you have always a complete
book case.
We carry the Gunn, the easier
and the Danner-and each has Its
special features-ln the most popular
woods and finishes. -
S1.15 Per Section, I'm Solid
Oak, Up.
g. special finish to suit the wood
work of tiny particular room made
to order without additional cost.
We shall be pleased to have you
call and examine them.
For sale il Office Furniture De.
Partment. y
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Other Mems Gas Bills.
From the Philadelphia Times.

From the Philadelphia Times.
An interesting decision has Just been
handed down at Mount Vernon, n. Y. The
gas company made an effort to collect for
gas which was consumed by former ten
ant. The occupant of the house refused
payment. Whereupon he was threatened
with a closure of the connections. He still
declined to pay an unjust bill and the COM
pany took out the meter. The case was
carried to court in due time, the plaintiff
meanwhile having used kerosene lamps.
Damages were sought for the 'incQn3eni-
ence of such a lighting system, and the
suit. after passing from court to court, re-
suited in verdict of $5 day for period
OF two years. eighteen weeks and'.. -four
to the inhabitants of every large city where
householders are frequently confronted
with the overdue accounts recorded on the
dial in the front cellar.
Evening star., 1902-02-12
The Milk Problem.

The problem of unwholesome milk is one
that' engages the care and attention of
health authorities In a large number of
American and European cities. The milk
supply is one of the really grave questions
with which society has to deal. In Europe
and America 1t Is practically a universal
article of food and its consumption Is per-
haps greatest among the weaker members
of society-the very young, the very old and
the sick and feeble of all ages. One might
not go wide of the truth in making the as
sertion that there is no other common
article of food which Is chosen by consum-
ers with such reckless disregard Of hygiene
milk. 1t would appear that with large
percentage of consumers anything that Is
sold as milk is milk. The only points upon
which he insists are that the article sold as
milk shall be fluid, white and not sour. It
may answer all these requirements and yet
be poison. And it may be poison without
criminal design on the part Of the dairy
man. He may be ignorant or careless.
Milk is most sensitive fluid to careless or
uncleanly handling. 1t may be from an uE-
fit COW; 1t may have been exposed to the
odors of a dirty stable: its temperature may
not have been maintained at the proper de-
gree. and 1t may have been poured into un-
clean cans or bottles.
Then there is the question of deliberate
adulteration and the Introduction of chem
icals to improve the appearance of the stuff
and to delay the souring process. The
Rockefeller Institute at New York recently
examined a large number Of samples of
milk drunk in that city. and the results
must have been discomforting to milk users
there. Paris has veritable milk scandal.
Not long ago a Partisan mlkman was
caught diluting his milk with water which
he drew from fountains in the Place de la
Concorde. 1t is said that this water is foul
the street sweepers using these fountains to
rinse their brooms. NJ. Girard, director Of
the Municipal Laboratory, said that this
act Of the milkman noted is rather the rule
than the exception.
AS a step in the right direction, so far as
the national capital is concerned, may be
cited the bill drafted by the health depart
ment Of the District and recently intro
duced in the Senate by Mr.. Gallinger ITO
regulate the sale and production Of milk
and cream in and for the District Of Colum-
bia." The bill. If enacted into law. will
succeed the milk act approved March 2,
1885. AS might be inferred from the fact
that most of the milk consumed in Wash
ington is produced in Maryland and Vir-
ginia, the health officers of the District
have been confronted with the difficult
question of jurisdiction. The proposed law
is rigorous against adulteration and poorly
fed milk which falls below a certain stand
ard In the proportion of milk solids and
fat to the whole. 1t provides that milk
shall be kept at an even. low temperature
and prescribes a penalty for the refilling of
unwashed bottles. It is sought to protect
milk buyers against the product of dis
eased cows
Evening star., 1902-02-12
All Might Enter.
From the Salt Lake Telegram.

The plea for the unrestricted entrance Of
Chinese statesmen, clerks, buyers, book
Keepers accountants, managers, storekeep-
ers, bankers and cashiers Is not worth dig
nifying by discussion. Possibly it may de-
lude the people in the remoter regions of
New England or In the mountains of east
ern Kentucky and Tennessee, but wherever
1t has been the privilege Of American citi-
zens to see a Chinaman the idea will be
treated with ridicule. 1t would be q poor
specimen Of the celestial indeed who could
not prove himself one Of the excepted and
acceptable varieties Of immigrant, under
the arrangement proposed by the San Frah-
cisco combination.
Evening star., 1902-02-12

Chicago has arranged for some olympian
games In 1904. Having mastered the in
tricacies OF the dress-suit for breakfast
problem, Chicago should rest on its laurels.
1t should not attempt too much in the way
Of costume at these olympian games. even
though this abstinence should mean a sac
rifice of picturesqueness. II the leading
citizens are expected to appear In the
grandstand In togas or perform as char
ioteers in tunics. the town will develop
more difficulties in questions of art and
historic accuracy than Professor Triggs
can settle in ten years.
Evening star., 1902-02-12
Resentment,

Oh, Mistuh Groun' Hog;
You thought dat you was smaht
You come an saw yoh shadder
An den you made a staht.
An de snow it come a snowin'
An de blizzard come along.
Oh, Mistuh Groun' Hog,
You treat us mighty wrong.
Oh, Mistuh Groun' Hog,
You orter change you name.
To call yohse'f hog at all
1t seems to me a shame.
You sets us all a-Shiyer
An you plays de very deuce
II you was only good foh pohk
Oar might be some excuse!
Evening star., 1902-02-12
SHOOTING STARS.
Injustice.

Mike" said P1odu.ng Pete, did you
know dat we had been suspected of stealin
chickens?"
Dat goes to show how unjust dis world
isl
De idea of you me goin' to all de
work of pickin' de feathers off a chicken
and startin' fire an cookin' it, when we
could get everything ready an proper, jes
by maxim quiet visit to any kitchen'
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form more than eight hours duty day.

form more than eight hours duty day.
Commissioner Partridge says:
Policemen cannot be properly classed
with working men who toll eight hours.
more or less and have the remaining time
to themselves. The latter are frequently
"out Of job" from force Of circumstances.
The former have permanent positions, have
opportunities for advancement, are fur
nished with medical attendance free, and
when disabled In service or incapacitated
on account of age are pensioned."
Evening star., 1902-02-12
Careless Parents.

why don't you make a name for your
SELF" asked the serious person.
I only wish had had the chance" said
the pale young man. "But my parents
thought they knew 1T all, and they made up
one of their own, and that's why I am COM
PEELED to struggle against fate under the
handicap of Reginald Claud De We're
SmitherS'n
Evening star., 1902-02-12

Mems NeckWear~ and :
Unlaundered Shirts.
We have on hand yet all sizes
from IA to IS of the Unlaundered
Shirts, open front and back, which
we are selling at the special price,
58c. Each.
Usually 85c. j.
Evening star., 1902-02-12
Schools in PHILIPPINES.
From the New York Tribune,


The public schools over which the Amer
lean nag Is floating in the Philippines may
not be in actual fact the little red school
houses Of which we heard SO much a few
years ago. but they seem to be doing an
excellent work in the face Of whatever diff
nculties and disbursements may be in
evitable. Many of these schools have been
opened. and much progress has been made
already in the education and enlighten-
ment Of the children Of the natives
Evening star., 1902-02-12
$500 Each.

;: Closely Woven Rattan Body Re
clining Go-Carts; with swan neck
dash, green enaneled running gear;
patent brake, rubber tire whsels,
parasol holder-back and foot piece
can be adjusted independent Of each
other.
$3.50 Each. -
Evening star., 1902-02-12
Chicago Taste.

From the Pittsburg Gazette.
You can never depend on Chica go's taste
Grand opera was rejected off-hand, but the
city has taken to pingpong with hurrah
Evening star., 1902-02-12
The Valentine Season

You shall not be in valentine"
Quoth she, in tones severe,
For l have noted that there is
A fresh supply each year"
Evening star., 1902-02-12

The oleomargarine manufacturers insist
that there are frauds in the manufacture
Of other things than dairy products. Legis-
lation may get around to them by and by
Evening star., 1902-02-12

II Monte Carlo continues to allow to be
printed the names Of American magnates
who play there. one Of them may get so In
dignant as to buy the place and close it up
Evening star., 1902-02-12

The United States can afford to let Eng
land and Germany fight it out between
themselves on the question of which is this
country's best friend.
Evening star., 1902-02-12
Burglary Capital Crime.
From the Syracuse Post-Standard

That four men are to be executed in
North Carolina on February 26 for having
committed burglary recalls the fact not
generally known that three other states
aside from North Carolina make burglary
a capital offense-Louisiana, Delaware and
Alabama.
Evening star., 1902-02-12

1t would be interesting to know whether
Mr.. Thomas Hitchcock received an invita-
tton to the dinner In honor Of Prince
Henry.
Evening star., 1902-02-12
| New
!.
| |G0=Carts.

VO7OdTtS.
/: Our new fine Of Go-carts is in
every way'the best, and represents
the best values we have ever offered.
They. have latest and strongest run
ming gear, green enanfeled' rubber
tire wheels, patent brake, parasl at
tachment and latest adjustments. (
I'VE announce the third Shipment
OF our two special numbers at $500
and $3.50, respectively: j
A full. size Rattan Go--Cart, with
large dash, adjustable back: rubber
tire wheels, green enan1eled'running
gear-the best value ever offered at
Evening star., 1902-02-12
Lessons for Royalty.
From the Portland (ore.) Telegram,

Let as many of the emperors and kings
and princes as will come and stir about In q
country where everybody is both king and
subject. 1t will do them good.
Evening star., 1902-02-12

Mr.. Bird s. Coler says that Philadelphia
politics Is worse than New York politics
And there is small choice, at that.
Evening star., 1902-02-12

A large number OF people who do not care
for music will listen to opera for Prince
Henry's sake.
Evening star., 1902-02-12
What February Did.

From the New York World.
The smallest month produced Americas
two greatest men-Washington and Lin
coin.
Evening star., 1902-02-12

1t Is high time for Miss Stone to be re-
leased again. The news agencies are be-
coming lax.
Evening star., 1902-02-12

The government may compel the Indian
to cut his hair, but 1t Will never induce the
Chinese to part with their queues.
Evening star., 1902-02-12

UIn order to avoid delays ON &C
count Of personal absence. letters to
THE STAR should not he addressed
10 any Individual connected with the
Office. but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Depart
ment. according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1902-02-12
Mems Csc. NeckWear,
Made of soc. Silks.

Since advertising the Narrow Silk
Four-in-Hand Scarfs a>few days ago,
some of which remain, we have re-
ceived lot of Wide Flowing-end
our-in-Hands, in light and dark
colorings, also made of soc. silks.
We offer these at the same special
price,
.25c. Each.
Evening star., 1902-02-12

Politeness pays" said Uncle Eben; but
II you tries to draw too much dividends on
it, you gifts to be a confidence man."
Evening star., 1902-02-12
Roberts Stone
Water Filters.

We recommend Roberts Stone
Water Filters, which fit on any fau-
Get and are as near germproof as
any Stone Filter can be. We sell
these filters on a three days trial.
If not then satisfactory they can be
returned and money will be refund
ed. We call especial attention to
these three styles:
,sb bPhiladslphla style. galvanized iron fin. Sl.75
Roberts. s,r,. s,,v.n,s, 10, on,., So. 90
Roberts. stx,s n,eke, a0,., $3.50
Larger sizes for large families and boarding
houses.
Evening star., 1902-02-12

OUR NO. 2z STEAMER TRUNK-A popular
priced Ieather-bound Trunk. made Of carefully
selected basswGod, canvas covered brass trim
mings; heavy box and valance cIamps Excelsior
lock and good heavy lock bolts and dowels; cloth
lined; riveted; two leather straps.
Evening star., 1902-02-12
Toilet Sets.
White StOmeWare Slop Jars

Wv uIIuG SUUIISWdEG SHUly JaTs
A new lot of White Stoneware
Slop Jars, with cover and side han
dies, at the low price OF
75c. Each.
Also lot Of Blue and White Dec
Grated Jars, with cover and side han
dies, at 8
85c. Each.
Evening star., 1902-02-12

Thin Blown
Table Tunlbaers.
Five barrels new, plain thin blown
Glass Table Tumblers, full size, at
the low price,
SOC. Per Dozen.
Also a new lot OF Clear Pressed
Glass Table Tumblers, in assorted
designs, at
&c. Each.
Evening star., 1902-02-12
3 Pieces for 25o
Rubber Bath Tub Mats.

A new lot of Rubber Bath Tub
Mats, 8 inches in diameter, which
protect the bath tub from being in
jured when filling pitchers, etc.
15c. Each: 2 for Csc.
Evening star., 1902-02-12
Improved Shelf Paper.

We are now showing a full line of
new heavy Shelf Paper, with pretty
openwork edge, in pink, nile
green, light blue, yellow and white.
lOc. Per 1O=Yard Piece;
3 Pieces for Csc.
Evening star., 1902-02-12
1mmOrted SafetW Matches.

Imported Safety Matches.
We have just received a shipment
of Swedish Safety Matches, which
have u matches in box and which
we offer at the very low price of
&C. Per Dozen Boxes;
05co Per Gross.
Brass Top Cuspidors.
Ten dozen Wood Fiber Cuspidors,
with removable brass tops, which are
usually much more expensive, at
l0c. Each.
Evening star., 1902-02-12

This Trunk is made up expressly
for us, according to our own ideas,
and it is a trunk that we believe can
not be duplicated at the price.
Evening star., 1902-02-12

Wooden Coat Hangers.
We offer special value in Bent
wood Coat Hangers, which are usu-
ally much more expensive.
Sc. Each; 2 for SC.
Evening star., 1902-02-12
FaaShSkin for
Cleaning Metals.
The Universal
Meat Chopper.

Ten cases of the genuine Univer-
sal Meat Choppers, complete with
three sizes of cutters, which enables
you to make mince meat, croquettes,
etc, with almost no trouble and In
the shortest possible time. This is
the best chopper made, yet offered
as low as the inferior kinds.
Sl.OO Each, Complete.
Evening star., 1902-02-12

Kitchen Utenss
sites and helps for goods
quality thoroughly reliable at prices which uniformly
every housekeeper In and about Washington
Evening star., 1902-02-12

Clothes Baskets.
Ten dozen Oval Willow Clothes
Baskets, measuring 80 inches i'll
length at top.
soc. Each.
Evening star., 1902-02-12

OUR W. & T. SPECIAL TRENK-Made Of se-
lected basswood. covered with heavy army canvas;
fifteen hardwood Stats outside; best malleable
iron slat and corner clamps: double dowel bolts on
each corner; heavy box and valance clamps; four
twelve-inch strap hinges the small sizes and
five on the larger ones; No. Taylor bolts and best
Excelsior 1oci sheetiron bottom; rollers set back
two trays Zone deep enough for carrying hats, and
can be hiaged In the top to prevent taking out II
desired cloth lined throughout thoroughly riveted
Evening star., 1902-02-12
New China Pilates.

Sixty dozen New German China
Plates, in two sizes, decorated in
Cupid designs with dainty gold
trimmings.
15c. Each; Sl.5O Dozen.
The age-herald., 1902-02-18
C. C. COLNE BEFORE
 CANAL COMMITTEE
SAYS OTHER AGENTS OF PANAMA CANAL co. SPENT OVER $1,ooo,- 900 IN U. S. FOR PURPOSES LIN. KNOWN TO HIM.

Washington, February 17.--C c. Colne or Brooklyn, former financial agent of the old Panama Company, was examined be- fore the Senate inter-oceanic canal com- mittee today by Chairman Morgan in re- lation to that companYs financial affairs The fact was elicited that aside from the money expended by the Panama Railroad Company for the purchase of machinery and supplies over a million dollars was expended in this country by other agents for purposes unknown to the witness. He said that the Drexel Morgan Banking Company and other financial concerns acted in financial capacity for the Panama Company at one time. In March, 1889, he severed his connection with the Panama Canal Company and shortly af- forwards was sent to Paris by American capitalists to buy in if possible, the Pan anna Railroad. He was authorized to ex- pend SIP 100000, but only upon the en- dorsement of those whom he represented.
 The witness said that during the period of construction work on the canal the dividends from 1878 to 1889 averaged about 10 per cent and in 1881 about 34 per cent and from 1882 to 1885 about 15 per cent, the largest amount being in a measure due to sale of materials.
The age-herald., 1902-02-18
PULLS UP STAKES
 $1,0OO,OO0 AHEAD Mrs. Charles Purdy Returns from Alaska With Fortune PR0SPECTED IN KLONDlKE Husband Left Her at Tacoma On the Way North and He Is Now
 Motorman on a Trol-
 ley Car.
PRoSPECTED IN KLONDlKE

Toledo, February 17.-Mrs. Charles Purdy has returned to Toledo from the Klondike with a fortune During her four years residence in the Klondike, besides keeping boarding house and hotel, she bought and sold claims aggregating mill lions of dollars, and when she finally picked up stakes and came away it was with over one million in gold dust.
 Mrs. Purdy and her husband started west nearly ten years ago. It is said at Vancouver they disagreed about going further the husband returning to Ta- coma, where he is now said tosbe a motor- man for street car company. Mrs. Purdy went on to Alaska and from all accounts prospered.
 Besides looking after her business in- terest she ran hospital, where hundreds of destitute miners were entered free of cost One of her first lucky strikes was a third interest in a claim which she bought for a few hundred dollars, and when she sold out eight months later, her net profit was $2OO, GOO.
 She still has large interests in the Klon- dike and holds a partnership interest in a dozen well paying mines.