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The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-02
One Solution of the Negro Problem.

The American Lumberman gives an
interesting account of the method a
large numbering firm in southern
district employs to retain it's negro
helpers. 1t is the custom of this COM
pany to pay off it's helpers every
evening at the close of work instead
of following the usual method Of
paying off at the end of each week, or
month, as the case may be. The
managers of this company claim that
they always have plenty of men and
that they are compelled to turn away
applicants almost every day while
rival firms are forced to rustic to
make up their daily quota Of helpers
The negroes seem to be we'll satisf' d
with the arrangement, and this parti-
cular numbering firm has SO for eX-
perienced no trouble under it's new
policy.
This is the way that one of the
members OF this concern explains the
happy effect of this innovations:
''The negro is curious creature
He is utterly imprOvidcnt and when
he gets money he must spend it al
once. The less he has to spend the
less chance there is for him to get
drunk and unfit for work. Then he
is more cOntented when he can jingle
money in his poke, every day. AS
he is improvident, he must have either
the money or credit Ia buy the few
things that he absolutely needs. By
our method he has enough money to
supply his caily wants, but never ac-
cumulates enough for spree. Con.
sequently he works practically every
day and works cheerfully and faith.
fully
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-02
Is Money Becoming "cheapp

In these days of trusts. unions,
combines, corners and industrial
what-nots we hear great deal about
higher prices for thugs. Iron is
higher. Coal is higher. Labor is
higher. Clothing and food products
are higher. Even the farmers are
getting together to form a gigantic
grain trust which shall "regulate''-
In other words raise-prices on all
farm products. Practically all the
necessities of life and most of the
luxuries have been or are being rails
ed to higher prices.
The times seem to be in the grip of
sort OF endless chain which is al
ways going up. The laborer must
have higher wages because ''the cost
of living'' is high. The producer of
either raw or manufactured goods
must have higher prices because the
cost OF labor has increased. The
owner Of land must rent because II
costs him more to buy everything
which he has to have. The farmer
last, usually, to be affected by chang
ed economic conditions-must have
more for his grain and his cattle be-
cause he, too, has to pay more for
his-sugar and his calico-or his auto
mobile.
ASS result OF the widespread In.
crease in the prices OF all things sal
able, there e. In operation IN oil.
around rise which will leave values
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-02

An electric train operating out of
Berlin last week made a speed of 106
As miles an hour. This was of course
Il test run and could not be maintain
stand the severe strain. The test was
MADE to find out what is necessary to
be done to make such high speed
practicable. The result is demand
for heavier rails and a more solid
road he'd
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-02
BARGAINS In Land,

$50 acres, we'll improved, one mile
east of Belpre. 800, all cash.
Worth $500.
Section O-25-16, well improved.
5000 cash if sold within 30 days.
LAO acres, 81 miles northwest oil
Belpre. All choice wheat land. Price,
only SIC per acre.
Two sections In Ford county, -four
miles north OF Minola. Choice wheat
land. Good windmill and we'll or
each section. Price, Is per acre.
E. 81. MCKIBBEN,
Belpre, Kas.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-02
Still Ecs,.-c-cnt.

Miss Peacemaker-"Ccric cow, why
don't you and Miss Oldun become
friends again?"
Miss Snappe-"Oh, don't see the
sense Of going to all that trouble for
her."
Miss Peacemaker-"But 1t isn't any
moro trouble for you to make up than
1t is for her"
Miss Snappe-"Don't you believe it.
She's used to making up, for she's
been doing it for years"
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-02
Riuht for Once

Tess-"Mr. Brush is nice looking,
admit, but he's not much Of a talker;
never seems able to say anything In
the right place"
Jess-"Oh. I don't know. He said
the right thing last evening, although
you may not think it was in the right
place."
Tess-"Where was that?"
less displaying her ring)--"In our
parlor."
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-02
Misunderstood.

McQueery-You're not SO attentive
to Miss Roxley as thought you would
be.
Hunter-No. You see-er-she told
me she didn't go in for social pleas
ures since her father had failed.
McQueery-Poor old mani He Is
failing dreadfully. Quite a physical
wreck.
Hunter-Gee whizz! L. that what
she meant?
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-02
Truth Out at Last.

When Cain and Abel reached the
age Of manhood they took counsel a.
to what they should do for living.
I'm strong and ambitious" said
going to work"
AS for me-" said Abel, I'm too
lazy to work. have executive abil
ity. I'll be your boss"
About . month later Cain did the
rest
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-02
The Tyrant of the Household.

The Tyrant of the Household.
mo, l am sorry / can't be with you
this evening. I'm obliged to stay at
home"
Expecting company"
mo, our 14-year-old daughter is go
ing to party this evening""
Does that keep you at homer"
"Of course 1t does. Sne has to have
the latchkey."
But, couldn't you go out and stay
II you wanted to-"
Il suppose could. but daughter OBJ
jects to having us out so late"
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-02

The pope has incurred the i'll will
of portion of the Italian clergy be-
cause he has appointed to office so
many of his relatives and old friends.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-02
Joeh overlooked eemethieo.

Jooh 0voriookod 6omethtN0.
II guess Josh must be walkin' In his
Sleep" said Farmer Corntossel n he
held . letter up to the lamp for closer
scrutiay.
what makes you think sol"
In GAis letter he say61 must close.
- e % almost 10 o'clock and time 1es
Ne - retire bat he stamp - the g.
velops sAovs that u YES mailed abosf
O. u"
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-02

You will want come pictures to dec
CRATE your school rooms this winter.
A large and complete line Of the IA
nous Perry Pictures has just been
received q ~ Kiasiey Book Store.
Call and lock them over.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-02
IN Coed Cause.

Wife-George. this burning Of the
candle at both ends means an untims-
~ grave. II IN nearly IL o'clock Come
to bed.
Ceorge-But I'm doing this night
work In orAeT, 70 And money enough 70
bay yo1r birthday present
wen. II y0a viii Dossist In working.
Of course, east stop q. 0ood-night
dear"
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-02
His Decorative suaaestion.

and let's have plenty of palms, %
said Mr. Cumrox.
That is . very good suggestion"
answered his wife. Pm glad to see
that your taste Is 50 good. I'm very
fond OF palms.
Yes; they're useful as well as orna-
mental There's nothing handler than
q good bunch Of palms to 20 to sleep
behind during . musicale"
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-02

Santa Fe excursions to California,
e2S from Kinsley.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-02
Fer Sale.

A good seven-room house, barn and
outbuildings, all new, three lots, we'll
located, east side Of railroad. In.
quire Of T. q. EVANS Il Co.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-02

Subscribe for The Graphic, u year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20
NETWORK SOCIETY.

Although Christmas week IS not supposed to be
prolific OF gaieties, still the fortnight will be
anything but dull 1t true there will not be any
large dances. The first ball after the new wear
will be that given py Mrs. Astor on January II
However. there will be many small dances Among
them are that of Mrs r. Fulton Cutting on De-
cember %. which will be the most important
that Of Mrs. GOrham Bacon. for Miss Ruth Bacon
tomorrow evening; the second OF the Tuesday
Evening Assemblies at Delmonicos on the 2ad. thu
nrst OF the Colonial Assemblies at the same place
on the I'D. and Saturday the second OF the Sat
urday Evening Dances on Tuesday Miss Adela
AVena ireland the daughter OF Mr. and Mrs John
b. ireland, Will marry DIR. Montgomery Hunt
Sicard at the home Of the bride No Is East Forty
second-st- Dr. Sicard gave his bachelor dinner last
evening at the Princeton Club. and Miss Ireland
mad luncheon at her home for the bridesmaids
Then Wednesday Miss Mabel SIrn,ors tn
daughter OF j. Edward Simmons. will become the
bride OF John z. Ttlden, at St Thomas's Church
Then there will be dinners and debutante recep-
lions and parties to the plays and the opera
To-day many hostesses will receive and as usual
there will be number OF dinners at the various
fashionable restaurants despite the fact that there
are q NUMBER OF house parties the great estates
In the suburbs, Frederick Townsend Martin Is to
give a dinner for Mrs. Astor this evening at the
metropolitan Club There to be house parties
at Idle Hour and other nearby houses on Long
Island and IN Westchester.
Tomorrow the day will begin with Mr. Bagby's
musical morning at the Waldorf Astoria at which
MT Gilbert viii sing Among the large receptions
will be one given by Frederick Newbold Lawrence
for his granddaughter. Miss Elizabeth Lawrence
Rowland. AZ their home. No. al LexinEton-ave
Mrs J. Henry Alexsndrs. who L. the aunt OF Miss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20
NOTES OF SOCIETY IN WASHINGTON

[FROM TRIBUNE BUREAU
Washington Dec. 19.-Although the days before
Christmas will be given mainly prepara-
tons for that holiday, Yuletide week is crowded
with social announcements. Prominent among
them is the children's party at the White House
the day after Christmas. for which invitations
have been issued from 4 TO $50 o'clock On the
same date Mr. and Mrs. Walsh will give dance
for their schoolgirl daughter Miss Evelyn Walsh.
and three nights later they give cotllon in COM
pliment to Miss Roosevelt
Secretary and Mrs. Hay will give their Cabinet
dinner the 18th The next night Mr. and Mrs
John r. Mclean will give a dance for young PEG.
pie. and on the following evening Senator and Mrs
Kean will have a dinner dance for their young
relatives and guests from New-York.
The annual visit OF the Yale Gee Club to-day
was attended with the usual social success. Miss
luncheon In honor OF the various members and in
the afternoon Mrs N s Lincoln and Miss Lincoln
gave a tea which attended by the entire club
and several hundred additional guests. Several
hoStesses gave dinners for the club tonight, and
hOspitalities of the day closed with subscrfp-
ton dance under the chaperonage Of Mrs. Foraker.
Mrs. Van Reypan. Mrs. Lincoln. Mrs Charles H.
Poor. Mrs. George Huff. Mrs. George BIoomer and
Mrs. Charles j. Bell. Dancing began at 10 o'clock
and ended at midnight buffet supper was served.
At the luncheon given by Miss Miller. the young
women present included Miss Sanger. Miss Anita
Poor. Miss Zaidee Cobb Miss Helen Bell Miss LIN
coin, Miss Postlethwaite Miss Grace Bell, Miss
Carolyn Half and Miss Van Reypen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20
NEw-Yc~x DAILY TRIBUNE SUNDAY DECEMBER 90 1903

fected The foremost actors were NJ. Laussat,
the French Project, and Mr.. Claiborne, the Gov
ernor OF Mississippi. the one empowered by
France to give, the other empowered by Amer
lea to receive, the sovereignty of the lands be
tween the Father of Waters and the crest of
the Rocky Mountains. In the centre of the
square was a lofty pole. At its top flew huge
Tricolor. and at its foot lay Stars and Stripes
of equal size At the halyards stood a French
and an American soldier Together they began
pulling upon the ropes. Together the two flags
moved the red, white and blue of France de-
scending, the red, white and blue of America
ascending. Midway they met. The soldiers
ceased pulling the halyards for moment, while
the flags futtered side by side. Then single
gun was fired, marking the precise moment in
which the sovereignty of Louisiana was trans
ferred. Then the ropes worked again. and the
French flag came 10 the ground and disap-
peared, while the American flag rose TO the top
OF the pole, the emblem of perfect sovereignty.
II was simple but most impressive ceremony,
most impressive of all in it's vast significance.
New-Orleans does well to commemorate its an
niversary and to renew its memories to-day.
But it is not anniversary for New-Orleans or
for Louisiana alone The Louisiana of 1903 ex-
tended from the subtrOpical shores of the Gulf
to the subarctic peaks of Montana, while the
flag that was raised that day the flag that
already had been carried in token Of sovereignty
from the Penobscot to the Columbia In acqui-
sition of territory, in development of consti-
tutional principles and in assertion and estab-
hshment of supreme nationality that ceremony
of a hundred years ago to-day in the Place
dArmes was one of the most significant to the
whole nation in all our nations history. The
commemoration of it and the remembrance of
what it was and what it meant and to what it
led may well for the day occupy the nations
thoughts and inspire the nations gratitude.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.
[FROM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

IRON THE TRIBUNE BUREAU
Washington Dec. 19.-The German AnloassAuol
and Baroness Won Sternburg. in compliance Win
the hospitable custom which requires a newly &C
credited ambassador to receive his colleagues Iof
mally, held a reception at the embassy this a1ter-
in honor OF the diplomatic corps The most
and hostess the latter wearing green velvet were
assisted in receiving by Baroness Won dem bussche
wife Of the first secretary OF the embassy VINO
wore white duchesse satin and lace, and by MISS
Ivy Langham. the sister Of Baroness Won stern
burg, who in white Liberty silk and chlloh
The ambassador also had the assistance OF the
secretaries OF his staff. The ballroom was decorat-
ed IN Christmas red and green and the portraits o.
the Emperor and Empress were garlanded with
flowers and vines. The reception was attended oy
the entire corps. with the exception OF the french
Ambassador. who went to New-Orleans for the
Louisiana Purchase celebration. and the BRUSH
Ambassador, who is In New-YOrk with his WIFE
and daughter who arrived from Europe to-day.
Miss Langham who will spend the winter in
Washington, is a debutante so far as Washington
society is concerned, although she has mingled In
society abroad, where most OF her life has been
spent. Last year she in Southern Europe
where her sister is now. with her mother, the TWO
sisters alternating in spending their time with their
mother and sister. Baroness Won Sternburs. IN
whatever part Of the world they may be.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

CONGRESS-Both houses adjourned for the
holiday recess until January 1. -- Senate: Mr.
Pettus spoke against the Presidents Panama
policy; in executive session Mr.. Morgan moved
reconsideration of the vote by which w. l. Blu
chanan was confirmed as Minister TO Panama
80 House: resolution was adopted ask
ing the Postmas ter General TO send TO the House
papers IN connection with the investigation OF
his department, the action of Friday being
Gated by mistake in counting the vote.
FOREIGN-The Dominican provisional gov
eminent agreed to the demands OF Minister
Powell; the revolt in the island is spreading
and some firing has occurred within the capital
dispatch from Paris said that Russia
would make further proposals aiming at
peaceful solution Of the difficulties with Japan
80 No answer has been sent by Japan TO the
Russian proposals, owing to the illness OF the
Russian Minister at Toxic. - The Turkish
government has instructed the Governor at
Alexandretta 10 apologize TO Mr.. Davis, ana the
San Francisco sailed Il ON Beirut with the con-
sui on board - A special dispatch to The
Tribune from Rome said that the settlement OF
the Philippine friar question had improved
Archbishop ITeland's chance OF being made
cardinal == Admiral Glass, in a dispatch
from Colon, said that the Colombian cruiser
Cartagena had sailed from Cartagena on De-
cenber IL with five hundred men to reinforce
the camp in the Cuff Of Darien.
DOMESTIC.-Further correspondence between
Secretary Hay and Minister Beaupre at Bogota
regarding the rejection of the Canal treaty was
made public in Washington, and was regarded
being q complete defence Of the Presidents
policy against attacks made on II IN the senate
The Hampden Trust Company, Of Spring
field, Mass. capital 100000. suspended. -
General John c. Black accepted the Civil Ser
vice COmmissionership offered TO him by the
President - The trial OF Senator Dietrich
in Omaha on indictments in connection with
alleged postofIce frauds was set for January t.
CITY.-Stocks We're dull and strong. -
The new Williamsburg Bridge was formally
opened by Mayor Low in the presence Of city
officials and thousands OF sightseers on sur
rounding building tops; there was a parade and
luncheon in Brooklyn, and at night fireworks
and a marine pageant. == The suspension Of
Laighton q Foulke members Of the Cotton and
Consolidated Stock exchanges, due TO defalca-
ton was announced; an empIoye disappeared.
- The dinner Of the National Civic Fedora
ton was held in the concert hall OF Madison
Square Garden --= A dinner in honor OF Con-
rroIler Grout was held at the Hoffman House.
THE WEATHER-Rain snow and warmer.
The temperature yesterday: Highest. 40 degrees;
lowest ID
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20
AT TUXEDO PARK.

Tuxedo Park. N Y. Dec. 10 (SPeciaD-Ine en'-.
attraction this week the fine skatlns
Tuxedo Lake. To-day the lake swarrnet WIZ - -
iOnable people. who came out on SpeclaI 80
A tObOggan has been erected which sloss =
Tuxedo Lake. and was kept lively al day. 4H~
were also sleigh riding parties.
J. Henry Smith came out from town with A 49,
number Of guests. and entertained house 9s-N
and at dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Mortimer also entertainsa
at dinner tonight a large number Of the colo-'
set. Mr.. and Mrs. P. LoriIlard entertain al nv
waydin over sunday -
Miss Greta POmerOy arrived at the cup %
week. Among other arrivals are George T. Saws
Hugo Barring. Herbert G. Pell. jr. Mr. and ~
J. l. Pruyn. Mrs. =. G. Pomeroy, Miss saT ,4s
Miss sloane. Mrs Cooper Hewitt. Mr.. ard ~
NJ. J. O'Shaughnessy. r.. W. 3. Coster, C9SA. -
De Montesquieu. Mrs. H. Ludlow Fowler. Ar AZ
Mrs. otto Andrea. r., Albert Kesser, f. l"
HOppin, John W. Riddle. L. A. HavemeyeIyii -,i ~
Sufrern Taller. T. c. Turner. MIR. and Mrs VII W.
lam r. Stewart and Mr.. and Mrs. r Fulton ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20

Whether more trains heavier trains can be
run than are accommodated by the Brooklyn
Bridge is open TO question, perhaps; but pro-
vision for four trolley tracks instead of only
two is certainly a feature OF great promise
How far these possibilities of usefulness will
be realized, and to what extent relief will be
afforded to the pressure on the old bridge, it is
impossible to predict. People who cross from
Brooklyn to Manhattan and whose destina-
tons lie north of Canal-st. may find the new
route more convenient than the one they have
hitherto followed. Passengers who could make
their daily trips with equal quickness by either
bridge may take the upper one in the hope of
finding seats more easily. Practically no one,
though, is at present in position to make an
intelligent choice The public cannot tell yet
how well it will be served. Much uncertainty
attaches TO the outcome of negotiations between
the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company and the
new city administration in regard to terminal
facilities and loops connecting the two bridges.
Just now that corporation is pursuing a wait
ing policy. Until it knows exactly what II will
be permitted to do and can carry its plans into
execution its patrons will have no option in the
matter.
Much has been heard IN the last two years
about enlarging the capacity of the old bridge
by thorough reconstruction. There need be no
hurry in undertaking that task. third bridge
and at least two tunnels will be ready for
within a very few years. These may so fully
meet all requirements that any further increase
in facilities for crossing the East River will not
be necessary for a considerable period. The
strong reasons which exist for never building
any more bridges than those recently author
lied do not forbid making the most of what
we have, but the city has ample time in which
to consider the cost and advantages of the pro-
posed improvement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20
Abo1f People and Social Incidents.
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
ITRoM THE TRIBUNE suRzAU.l

Washington. Dec. is.-The President will give
Christmas turkey to every employed In the
White House and grounds who has family An
rs turkeys will be required and they will aver
age about ten pounds EACH the distribution VIII
amount to nearly ton OF poultry. and cost the
President a neat sum.
Christmas tree and dancing in the East Room
are among the delights planned for the Christmas
party which Mrs Roosevelt will give the day AFTER
Christmas.
The return of Theodore. IT., and Kermit Roose-
welt from Groton, where they are attending schooi
makes the family circle at the White House COM
plete. with the exception OF Miss RooseVeII WIN
viii return from New-York before Christmas
1t was announced at the White House to-day that
in the holiday recess Of Congress the President
will receive callers except those having urgent
public business.
Mrs Roosevelt. accompanied by Miss caro-" anu
Theodore Jr. and Kermit Roosevelt. occupied
box at the New National Theatre tonight, WIZ
Messing the comic opera Sergeant kitty.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20
The CABINET.

IFRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU
Washington Dec 19.-Secretary and MIS- Ray
viii have with them for the Christmas holidays
MI and Mrs Payne Whitney and Mr.. and MIS-
James w Wadsworth jr, of NeW-fork' ana Gar
ence Hay, the only Of the family, who IS here
from Simsbury Conn. where he is a student at
the Westminster School. Secretary Hay Is recov-
erinS from the severe cold which has Kept MIN IN
doors recently, and expects to be we'll enough 10
take part in the family festivities of the week
Owing to the recent death Of Mr.. Shaw's brother
the family of the Secretary Of the Treasury VIII
pass a quiet Christmas.
Secretary Root will have all his family with nm
for the first time in months. Elihu Root IT. VINO
is a student at Harvard Law School, ana r1u"ih
Root a student at Hamilton College Chh'on.
N Y. which is the Secretary's alma mater VIII
spend their holidays here
The Attorney General and his family VIII s9e"u
Christmas on their farm in Pennsy lVanla-
Secretary Moody expects to eat his Christmas
elmer at his home. in K-st-, where ne keeps
bachelor quarters with his friends, Representa-
tive GiIlett. of Massachusetts, and General Cru
zier chief Of ordnance of the army.
Secretary and Miss Wilson WILL as usual nave
a merry dinner company Of personal rriends
Secretary CorteIyou will celebrate his nrst
Christmas 5 a Cabinet member with his family al
their new home, in Bancroft Place