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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31
Boycotting the President.

The Atlanta Journal. referring to the APP
pearance recently of some colored officials
and their wives at a White House recep-
ton. and to the threat attributed to several
politicians of boycotting the President So
cially. says:
cit is a sad spectacle when the represen-
tatiyes of nearly one-third Of the states OF
the Union have to keep away from the
White House for decency'S sake.
1t is surprising to find an influential news
paper taking such talk seriously. There is
nothing whatever in 1t. Southern represen-
tatives are not keeping away from the
White House. Conditions in Washington
are normal. Why should they not be-?
What has taken place calculated to make
them otherwise? Not the appearance Of
colored officials at the White House. That
is no unfamiliar sight Nor is the present
severe condemnation of 1t the first note OF
protest to be uttered on that subject. But
that note awaited nothing In the past. and
dts repetition is not likely to avail anything
now. It afforded then. as it is affording at
present. only passing sensation.
Mr.. Mckinley Is sincerely beloved by the
south. and deserves remembrance. He as
sincerely loved the south, and served her
interests well. The people Of Atlanta are
preparing to erect a monument to his MEM
DRY. And yet Mr.. Mckinley appointed far
more colored men to Office than Mr.. Roose-
welt has DONE and showed those who held
office here the same official attention that
his successor is doing. Mr.. Cleveland was
twice elected President largely through the
support Of the south. and chose for an i'm
portant portfolio in his second cabinet a
distinguished citizen and editor Of Atlanta.
He likewise appointed colored men to office,
and they received at his hands the same
official recognition that Mr.. Roosevelt Is
bestowing on his appointees. He gave his
hand In public to Frederick Douglass after
the latter. to the pronounced displeasure
OF both races, had taken a white woman to
wife. Some Of the southern politicians
shook their heads and looked glum, but
they did not abandon their pursuit of pa
tronage, or fail to make themselves as
agreeable as possible when they called on
Mr.. Cleveland for practical evidences of
his distinguished consideration.
No. no. The Journal has been misled.
No boycott has been declared against the
PRESIDENT by the southern men, and none
Will be. The sputter OF a few excitabIe in
dividuals Is not to be accepted as the pro-
nouncement Of a whole section It pro-
ceeds from those who either have failed to
secure attention on any public ISSUE or are
playing for reelection on popular preju-
dice Tor home consumption, or else know no
better The southern men of influence to
whom the south looks for service here con.
tinue to receive invitations to the White
House and continue. of course, to accept
them .te'.-s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31

sibly It was in his capacity as such that
he insisted upon the arrest OF the tots who
had been given food for themselves and
their parents from the waste of the restau-
rant.
The promiscuous giving Of aims Is often
a mistake, often disastrous to the best ef-
forts of the most charitable people. those
who attack the problem Of poverty system
atcaIly. But by no conceivable theory can
it be contended successfully that 1t Is de-
moralizing to society at large that the
waste food OF eating houses should be given
with no loss Of time to those most in need
Of 1t. 1t is the prevailing custom at nearly
every large restaurant in the big city to
dispose of the eatable refuse in this man
ner and doubtless much suffering Is thereby
averted. The recipients Of this charity are
well known to the givers and there Is prob
ably as much system In the proceeding as
can be devised. II this busybody merchant
was intent upon the prevention Of crime he
might better have looked In some other
direction. No meaner spirit prevails than
that which animated him in pressing his
charge against the big-hearted policeman
who refused to make the law ridiculous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31

freight, are dead and cannot be punished.
but somebody must be responsible for the
prevalence Of the practice OF "wfld-catting.
It Ia evident that this train went through
contrary to orders, and doubtless with fun
expectation of immunity from discipline II
successful Where. then. Is the account
ability for a state Of affairs permitting such
an assumption? Is there an understanding
between signal operators and train crews
which shields the latter when they take
such desperate chances? Or Is the practice
known and recognized as one Of the risks
which single track road must permit and
even encourage the crews to take In order
to get freight moved ON time?
This Is the best sort OF case on which to
build a reform. far better than one which
leads to many deaths and arouses public
horror and indignation. And whatever Is
done toward the remedying Of the evil con-
ditions should be made public In order that
the confidence of the people in the manage
ment Of the railroads. now badly shaken by
these repeated disasters. will be In some
measure restored.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31
The Alaska Question.
I'M the Philadelphia Press.

From the PhllaQelpnla fresS
The treaty between the United States and
England respecting Alaska is still discussed
in some quarters as providing for an arbi-
tration of the boundary. 1t should be dis
tinctly understood that this assumption has
no warrant There Is and can be no arbi-
tration under the treaty. This country does
not recognize that the alaska boundary is
a proper subject for arbitration. We do
not admit that it is open to question.
Arbitration involves an arbitrator. The
arbitrator must in the nature Of things be
somebody outside of the parties to the dis
pute. The Alaska treaty makes no pro-
vision for any such third party. 1t simply
provides that six jurists, or statesmen,
three American and three British, shall
take UP and consider the construction OF
the treaty of 1925. There is no outside UNI
pire. There is no odd authority with
casting vote. There Is no alien, whether
friendly or not, upon whose determination
our case hangs. 1t amounts simply to our
consenting to such reference as will enable
us to try out the question whether our case
is not 30 good that we can convince one
or more Of the British jurists that 1t is
right. II so. then we win, and the matter
will be finally and absolutely settled for
ever If not. then we lose nothing and
stand just where we were before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31
Williams of Massachusetts,,

His opponents within his own party at
home are still rubbing it in on George
Fred Williams. Their latest outrage is the
choosing Of Josiah Quincy to be chairman
of the executive committee Of the state
committee. AS the case stands today, there
fore. Richard OIney. a gold man, is the
candidate of the bay state democrats for
President. and Josiah Quincy another gold
man. is to regulate the operations of the
machine. What chance Is there in such a
situation for a silver man like Mr.. VIII
liams? What may his prospects be for
attending the next democratic national con-
vention as a delegate? Sight. the country
may reasonably fear. But Mr.. Williams
will not be crushed. He may be relied on
to bob up somewhere in some form. and
contribute his share to the gayety II not
the progress of the nation. He reckons i'll
who leaves Mr.. Williams out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31
An Eastern Head-on Collision.

Yesterdays railroad accident was head
on collision, this time on an eastern road
which should have been double-tracked
years ago. the Lehigh Valley. fast ex-
press and freight tra in crashed into each
other The crew of the freight were trying
to steal a lap on the express by engaging
in the dangerous practice known as wild
eating They had run past signals and
hoped to reach a siding half a mile further
on when they were struck. The engineer
ard fireman OF the freight were killed and
the engine crew of the express were badly
hurt. Fortunately that was the extent of
the disaster. but 1T might easily have been
far worse.
The fact that no. passengers were killed
seriously MANNED should not cause any
slackness of investigation. The probably
responsible parties. the engine crew OF the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31
Lily Whites and National Control.

The Alabama republicans are organizing
an opposition to Mr.. Roosevelt. They re-
sent his attitude toward the Lily White
movement and have solemnly decided that
he should suffer for 1t. Political death Is
the penalty fixed II he does not pay this
next year 1t will not be their fault. Hear
. what Chairman Cooke Of the Alabama re-
publican state committee says In an inter-
view on the subject:
st have received many letters from re-
publicans in other southern states inquiring
as to what candidate Alabama would likely
throw her vote at the next national con-
vention. Many of them intimate that they
would act in unison with the Alabama del
egates In this respect. and in consequence
of the fact that Alabama comes first upon
the call of votes by states We realize and
appreciate the fact that as Alabama casts
her vote so will the entire south"
This. In the language of the street. is
what is called richness" Pity tits, for
fun's sake, there should be so little in dt!
How droll and diverting it would be to see
a brigade Of southern delegates armed with
lath swords trying to frighten the next re-
publican national convention into submits
sion to their will! Fancy that convention
making a nomination at the instance of
men with no more influence at the polls
than yearlngs in a pasture! Fancy the re-
VI the east anu tNe west anu lnc
middle states, where the battle will be
fought. taking orders from men who are
non-combatants. and who while the battle
RACES will be blowing their fields. or post
Ing their ledgers, or swapping yarns at the
tavern! We like humor In America, but
we are never disposed to pay too much for
It. A little of it in politics goes a long
way.
The Lily White movement Is a fraud
upon its face. It has no excuse for exist
ence. The southern man who comedies that
the republican policies are the best for the
country, but declares that he cannot sup
port them If negroes are permitted to do so,
is not, and never will be, a serious factor In
our political affairs. He belongs, not in
the United States, but in Barataria. and
Sancho Panza Is his legitimate leader. The
southern man who for years has been
voting with the negroes who has accepted
political honors at their hands, who owes
every particle Of political prominence he
may be enjoying to negroes who tried to
prevent their Acknowledgement because he
declared that 1t would be wicked and I'M
lawful, cannot array himself against the
negroes now except at an expense which no
man can AFFORD to incur. The man, indeed
who deserts an old ally, even the humblest-
particularly the humblest-in the hour OF
that aliys misfortune and temporary I'M
doing Is not the man for anybody to tie to.
He Is unworthy even Of Sancho Panza- for
Sancno was capable both Of loyalty and
gratitude,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31
Secretary Roots Energetic Work.
Wash Corr Chicago Recori-Hera1d

Mr.. Roots administra ton Of the War De-
partment has been signalized by the most
patient and comprehensive efforts to
strengthen the military arm. For a long
time he was prophet without honor in the
capital Of his own country. He pleaded in
vain for a reorganization Of the army upon
modern and scientific lines. General Miles
and General -Fogyfshness together car
ried more weight than he. But now every
one is with him. The bill creating general
staff for the management of the army will
pass before March 4, so that the people who
are known throughout the world as the
greatest executives and organizers need no
longer rest under their reproach that their
military organization is Anticipated. almost
fatally defective. The militia bill has al
ready passed. and the great militia forces of
the states are to be brought in closer SYM
pathy and more thorough cooperation with
the federal army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31
"Pay as You Coz

An old couplet. which preceptors were
fond OF DINING into the ears OF their
youngers. ran thus:
PAY as you go,
AND then you won't owe"
This was excellent advice. It kept many
man straight In business and prevented
bankruptcy and failure and laid the foun-
cations for great fortunes. 1t was perhaps
the best rule Of business and of personal
hnance which could be laid down for those
times. when the credit system, now the life
OF trade, had not been elaborated and es-
tablished- To the extent that it applies to
personal accounts, to the income and outgo
or individuals apart from trade, II remains
good advice today. But large ENTERPRISES
cannot be conducted thus in these times
and the great organization, be 1t mercan-
tile house or municipality, that holds strict
ly to the pay as you go" plan Is left hope
lessly behind in the race for prosperity.
Congress Is now trying to compel the Dis
trfct to pay as 1t goes. not alone for the
ordinary needs of current maintenance, for
which 1t Is able to pay. but for the great
permanent works for which 1t cannot pay
on a cash basis. Literally, the District
cannot pay thus for these works. 1t can
skimp itself in matters which can be
skimped only to the detriment of the public
welfare. 1t can go threadbare for a few
seasons, 1t can run into debt in other ways
than by borrowing money. into debt to its
self-respect and to the respect Of the coun-
try at large, into debt to its principles of
self-protection and public education And
even with such false economies, saving
some hundreds of thousands of dollars a
year. 1t has to add extortionately to its
taxes In order to bring the total available
Income up to the point of making cash pay
ments for these great permanent works
The District asks to be permitted to pay
as 1t goes for those objects which demand
immediate payment and which 1t can pay
for at once without skimping or extortion
OF the taxpayers or a risk Of degenerating
In any municipal department. 1t further
more asks that the big things which stand
for the Greater Washington, which must
eventually be provided and are in part al
ready under way. and which will benefit
the taxpayers ofs the future rather than
those Of today. be paid for In part by pos
terity and in part by the present genera
tion of revenue producers, without depriv-
ing either class in the meanwhile of the
benefits OF a weli-maintained municipality
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31
Right Of Privacy.

From the Philadelphia North American
President Roosevelts desire to lose him.
self in the woods and enjoy the privileges
of private citizen for brief time
should be respected, and 1t is to be hoped
that he will be allowed to go hunting with
out a brass band this year. Even Presi-
dent has some rights Of privacy which are
entitled to respect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31
Another Retraction Demanded.

Another Retracdon Demanded.
Il see that Silas is famous said Farmer
Corntossel as he stopped before the stove
in the village store. Got his picture In the
paper fur bein' cured O. rheumatic"
Yes" answered the storekeeper. AN
Silas is that mad he can't see. He only got
two dollars fur givin' the testimonial, an
since it was put in the paper that he's well
an hearty all his family an his distant
relatives is after him wantin' to know why
he doesn't go to work"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31
Spoiled His Vacation.

What kind of a time did you have while
you were at homer"
mot any good" answered the new con-
gresham. THE neighbors thought I had
no business leaving Congress to itself so
long. They said 1 couldn't tell what some
of those fellows might do If 1 wasn't there
to keep an eye on en-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31
The Dream King

When shadows fall and all is stil1
The Dream King rides across the hill;
He bids the wicked cringe and cover.
But kindly folk approve his power.
For Nightmares terrible await
The miscreant, cen though proud and
great.
But he who sleeps with conscience fair
Has pleasant thoughts and visions rare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31

Detectives in New ork have been expert
menting TO ascertain how hard 1t is to enter
the dwellings of millionaires. The result
Is calculated to make professional criminals
feel that they have overlooked some remark
able opportuntties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31
The Real Need.

"Pd like to have some good, old-fashioned
home cooking said the man with perma-
nent sour expression.
What you mean." said the physician, sis
that you would like to have the digestion
that you had when you were boy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31

Two hundred dollars for stealing a kiss
is not an excessive penalty. kissing is
proverbially something that should go en-
tirely by favor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31
American Unity.

From the Elmira Gazette
A foreign diplomat Is credited with the
remark that there is nothing in history like
our American forgetfulness Of the civil feud
Of forty years ago. A statue Of General
Lee at Gettysburg. built by the joint action
of Pennsylvania and Virginia, would be new
evidonca.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31

"Queered by Quay Is an alliterative
temptation which will beset the editors Of
the Congressional Record In discussing leg
isiation that may be held up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31
SHOOTING STARS.
Not Informed.

How long has it been since the last revo-
lution?'
my dear SIR" answered the South Amer
lean with a shrug of the shoulders, how
can I tell? Some wretch has cut the tele-
graph wires and news comes slowly"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31

An Indiana man beat his wife for not
saying her prayers. She ought to lose no
time in getting down on her knees and
praying hard for her husband.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31

The Sultan of Sulu denies that he Is dead.
But so far as any personal Importance Is
concerned, he is, in the pariance Of the
pave "a dead un."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31

The Htterateur who tries to break into
politics finds scant encouragement. And
yet the politicians seem determined to dash
into literature in a body
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31
Which is Itp

From the Jacksonville Times.
II Germany means to arbitrate, she
should quit fighting. II she means to fight,
she should quit talking about arbitration.
The two do not go together.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31

The kaiser ought, in one Of his literary
moods. to dash or magazine article pre-
cisely defining what he thinks the Monroe
doctrine should be allowed to mean.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31

The European economist who expects to
teach Chicago to like horse meat has a diff
ficult task. Chicago wants the most ex-
pensive or nothing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31
Robbervf

From the New York Tribune.
Coal at $40 ton costs at least s. q ton
too much. even II every present condition
Is taken into account.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31

Venezuela's fort is not seriously damaged
and Germany has been put to the expense
OF a considerable quantity of ammunition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31

The Germans In Venezuela object to being
blockaded and bombarded even for the sake
OF the fatherland
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31

People employed to teach music in royal
families should at the outset be put under
bonds not to elope with anybody.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31

There is little use in oratory when the OPP
position measures the Importance Of a
speech merely by the amount Of time 1t con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31
The Flight Of Time.

Life Is free from every sorrow
When the holidays tomorrow;
Life is full of dire dismay
When 1t turns to yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31

New Valentines and Valentine Favors.-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31
Dress Goods Department.

ssng of those delightfully."- soft graceful clngng stus such
Chimes Etamnes Aeolennes Crepe de Paris Matte Vole Ta
eta Pontile. These shown in white black ciel
tan blues and other shades accepted by the leading
Paris modistes for the season of 1904
Also New French Chalis, in plain colors and beautiful
printings.
Also New Dress Trimmings and New Buttons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31

signs and ideas in Valentines and Favors We are showing
them in variety Of forms and coorings from the LITTLE
cards with appropriate verses for couple of pennies the
large and handsome hand painted satin up to $780,
Main noorH d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31

tains, New Muslin Bed Sets, New Gre
ings, New Art Denims, New Swisses, !
Second floor. New bldg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31

An old couplet. which preceptors were
fond of DINING into the ears of their
youngers, ran thus:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31

UnequaIed in fine, delicate, al
ways even flavor Sent to hundreds
of customers in every state and ter
ritory. soc. lib.
N. w. .BURCHELL,
1926 F ST.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-10
SENATOR CULlOM.
He Caused a Laughter at His Expense
Among Senators.

Among Senators.
Washington, March 10.-Soon after
the senate met today. Senator Cullom.
chairman of the committee On foreign
relations, referred to the action of the
committee in passing a resolution
calling on the secretary of state for a
copy in Spanish of the Panama canal
treaty. 81 have it, and | think it prop
er to present 1t. 1t is the original
treaty signed by parties in Spanish, y
he said.
Cullom had overlooked the fact that
the senate was in legislative session
and was proceeding to discuss the doc
ument when Allison moved executive
session.
During the last congress Cullom was
very careful to see that the treaty was
not discussed except in executive ses-
siodn and he showed signs of embar-
rassment as he promptly acquiesced
in the motion to close doors which vas
done eight minutes after converting.
Other senators enjoyed the joke at the
expense of the Illinois senator.
When the senate went into executive
session, Senator Morgan was not pres.
ent, but soon came in with a big roll of
papers under his arms and when the
treaty was taken up proceeded to dis
cuss again, taking up and talking at
length upon the failure of copy sent to
the senate to embody the Spooner law
as provided for i'm the preamble to the
treaty.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-10
NMFNNH

Eggs, guaranteed, 80 cents dozen;
strictly fresh Kansas eggs, % cents
dozen; Sedgwick creamery butter. 2
pounds, Go cents; butterine, 2 pounds
80 cents; imported sardines, 10 cents
can; Holland Milchner herring, 6 for
25 cents; fine Norway breakfast mack.
erel, 2 for % cents; Queen olives, 20
Patent case oysters. SAN JOSE
MARKET.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-10
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Tangerines, grape fruit, pears, sweet
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tenderloins, farm sausage, picked
tripe. boiled hams. Clipped dried beef.
prime Kansas City meats. the best in
native meats, at the SAN JOSE MAR
KET.