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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04
Out in the Cold.

The grounding may be all right, but he
certainly gets a bad start on his outdoor
sojourn until spring. If he followed his
weather sense according to tradition and
did not regard the shadow cast by the moon
during the very early morning on Satur-
day as warrant for retiring he is today
shivering In the snow. But then even a
weatherwise grounding would know better
than to expect balmy airs continuous from
the second OF February until settled spring.
No one but hopeless optimist could ra-
tionally hope to have Boreas go out of
business permanently for the season on
that date. However, here is Arctomys
mOnax cuddled up In a fence corner, nib
bling a frozen root and contempla ting a
Whitening landscape and occasionally
scratching his left ear with a rear paw as
he wonders whether he Numbered on Sat-
urday. He will be sincerely pitied by a
host of fellow sufferers II the winter proves
to have only just started on a series of dis
plays of cold and snow and wind. 1t is the
fixed belief of many people that the sea-
sons are changing. Maybe the traditions
are going awry also. Perhaps the ancient
signs of the times have become obsolete
and unreliable. This will be a sorry world
indeed If the grounding fails to maintain
his reputation for wisdom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04

part of the tens Of thousands of people at
tracted here by the ceremonies. No one
can foreteil the results. Valuable lives
years efforts will doubtless be made to Sc
cure this reform. so urgently demanded
and so unrea sonably refused by Congress-
The argument for change. already strong
Is quadrenniaIly Increased In force and YET
the lapse OF years causes the faith of those
who have labored In this cause to grow
weak.
Four weeks remain. therefore. in which
to save four years Of anxiety. The case u
perhaps more favorably conditioned at pres
ent than It will ever be again. II this resolu-
tIon 10 passed now and ratified In time to
postpone the Inauguration Of 1863 the act
ual double term Of the retiring President
will still be considerably less than eight
years. But beyond this consideration an
other fact remains Of great Importance.
The business of government has grown 30
much of late years that the last session OF
Congress 10 too short to enable the houses
properly to attend to the work the cour-
try expects them to do. An extension or
the session by the seven and a half weeks
involved In a postponement Of the inaugu-
ton to the last Thursday in April would
greatly relieve the legislative congestion
and would enable Congress to discharge Its
duties more fully and more carefully than
is possible now, with the meeting date In
December and the forced adjournment
March 4, with fortnight lost at the Christ
mas season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04
Woodruff.

Timothy Woodruff. instead Of making q
journey south and west for the investiga-
ton of the political situation, has sailed for
Europe. 1t may be a good choice. As mat
tiers stand New York Is not at present in
the presidential equation. Neither party to-
day Is looking that way The democrats
have their eyes on Mr.. Bryan, while the re-
publicans are measuring favorite sons who
live west of the Alieghanies. II at later
time New York gets into the game, 1t will
be In order then for the republican man
ayers there to bestir themselves. Mean
while this European trip will not only build
Mr.. Woodruff up physically, but should af-
ford him much food for thought Europe
Is full OF ruins. and some 50 complete they
will suggest to him the condition Of the
old republican machine of the empire state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04
Japan Wants Peace.
rom the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
There is probably no country in the world
more DESTROYS of peace than Japan. She is
bending all her energies to recover from
the economic effects of the conflict with
Russia and is making immense strides to-
ward a still greater triumph-the triumph
Of industrial independence. Trade returns
show almost incredible progress. She
wants to put money in her purse, and II
any fear haunts her it Is that her indus
trial development may be interrupted by
the necessity Of taking up arms again II
Is true that Japan is enlisted for a war; but
It Is commercial war. war OF tariffs
and bills of lading. Diplomatic adjustment
of the San Francisco school trouble If II
should become necessary, ought to be q
simple problem for men Of such intellectual
grasp and worldly experience as Secretary
Root and Viscount Hayashi.
1t may be surmised that the yelled
threats Of resumption of hostilitics by
Russia at no distant day are giving Japan
a great deal more concern than the loose
talk Of some retired naval officers and
some coast politicians who want to keep
on the active list.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04

place. and contribute something Of value to
every day OF the debates.
Is such man available? II 20 he should
by all means be chosen. The Senate LIS
the place for him. He will have 0ppor-
tunity there not only to serve his state.
but his party elsewhere, not to mention
the making Of q reputation which might at
later day stand him In hand In the field
Of national promotion.
Political managers and very rich men
have their uses, but the Senate does not
offer them opportunity for the exercise Of
their talents. It n an arena for intellectual
combat. for discussion, for the drill Of all
the faculties that sug.esf and shape laws.
Often the man who has pulled or . sue
cessfui campaign where only an ONCE was
at stake IL lost there. He has nothing TO
offer but his vote. and cannot always ex-
plain that. The famous bump on q log 10
animated ana resourceful by comparison.
VIII the republicans Of New Jersey rise TO
this occasion7 The eyes Of the country are
on Trenton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04
Four Weeks for Reform.

touch of winter the 4th of Feb
ruary causes Westinghouse to think in
stinctively of the weather chances on the
4th OF March and to wonder whether Con-
gress will ever consent to the proposition
for a change of the Inauguration date.
Bitter experiences have taught the resi-
dents of the Capitol that just such a day
al this or even much worse Is quite posi-
Bile. when the new President is indicted
into Office. There have been cold inaugu-
ration days. and wet ones. and snowy ones.
and few fair warm ones. but no one can
ever be sure that the day will not be a
menace to the lives of hundreds of people
The proposition to change the date is
well understood by both houses OF Con-
gress. having been repeatedly debated from
all possible points of view. 1t Is simple in
its own merits. but II has been unwarrant-
ably complicated by the effort to utilize IT
as a means of securing a readjustment of
the national calendar In other respects. The
plan to secure. in conjunction with the
postponement of the Inauguration until late
April. an earlier meeting of the Congress
elected In November has proved to in
volve perplexities beyond the present ca
pacity OF Congress to solve. The friends
of simple Inauguration date reform have
therefore conferred their hope In an appeal
directly to the good sense of the legislators
to the end that the great quadrennial cere-
mony may be rendered safe well as en-
joyable to the throngs In attendance.
Less than four weeks Of the present SEES.
sion remain. That time. however. Is suf-
ficient for the passage of the joint resoIu-
tion proposing the amendment of the Con-
stitution for submission to the state legis-
latures. II the resolution Is adopted by
this Congress 1t can go to the states In
time for final approval in season to affec,
the next inauguration. II this IL not done
now the opportunity will be lost. and Pres
adent Roosevelts successor will be inaugu
rated on the 4th Of March. 1909. with q
strong chance Of great suffering ON the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04
HohSon.


From the New York Evening Post.
1t is all very fine for Secretary Root to
deny that there has been a japanese ulti-
matum, but Hobson has seen it. He him
self so declares. His solemn words. with
out one furry ear showing. are: 1.-The ulti-
matum which Japan has given this coun-
try. and which 1 saw, says, Take back our
people to your public schools In California.
or take the consequences" He does not
say, though 1t Is probable. that this was
writ in choice Japanese. The neat antith-
esis would so suggest. OF course. II there
actually were an ultimatum. Hobson would
be sure to be called In. An asinine war,
with Hobson left out, would be unthink-
able. Any Secretary Of State, or Of War,
or the Navy, At for his job would know
and act upon that high principle OF STRAIT
egg. We have fear. however. that much
learning about ships and coming naval bat
ties hath made ex-Capt. Hobson tribe
mad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04
Coolishness.

Some people say it's foolishness
To study day ny day:
An try to lessen folks distress,
Cause charities don't pay.
Some say it's foolishness to smile
And sillier still to cry
And utter nonsense to beguile
With song the hours that fly.
We're told its foolishness to seek
For fame and fortune grand.
And likewise wrong to be too meek
An lowly in the land.
But probably the way We live
Is, ATTIC. all, the best.
1t takes some foolishness to give
This life its interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04

On order - svo3A aslsys % aceeunS q
personal sbss1ss. lstssxs - 111 1xAD
should not b sAarssssA 70 amp individual
connected with the o1aos. but s1aply -
TIE 0TAA. or 20 the 8dttor1al or Dua1.
ness Departments. according 70 tsAos %
purp< -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04

1t Is said that some of the principal peo-
pie in the Thaw trial have grown used to
being gazed at. Mr.. Jerome and Evelyn
Nesbit have both been before the public
often enough not to be unduly timid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04

Switzerland has a newspaper whose two
sections OF each issue champion both sides
of every political dispute. 1t may have been
suggested by the attitude of some of the
democratic members of Congress on the
Brownsville affair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04
A Disguised Cynic.

How did Blggins come to be an op-
timist?"
He says the utter worthlessness and cor
ruption Of the world are so plain that the
only way to seem clever or original Is to
discover some good in it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04
SHOOTING STARS.
Practical Estimate,

you must have the highest admiration
for man of punctilious political princi-
PIES"
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum; ST
have the highest admiration for him, but
no particular use for i'm"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04
Personal Interests.

DO you favor government ownership
Not especially" answered the clerk II
can't see that the government is inclined to
raise wages any faster than private cor
pOrations.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04

The Russian press censor might get few
valuable hints as to thoroughness by in
specting the newspapers served to Jurors
in the Thaw trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04

The visitors from San Francisco are to
be received by the President in person This
arrangement takes a considerable burden
of the shoulders Of Secretary Loeb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04

1t seems a little ungenerous to make
every hint of war a pretext for reminding
Spain that it did not count for much as a
test of fighting capacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04

Mr.. Carnegie is tenacious of an idea and
may yet come forward with a proposal to
devote a few millions to erecting a spelling
reform school.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04

The Japanese war scare appears to be
merely our old friend. the yellow peril, in
/ a new guise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04

Vassar College announces that it needs
100000 to beautify its grounds. Here is a
chance for Mr.. Rockefeller 20 show little
financial gallantry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04
Discipline.
From the Baltimore Americas.

From the Baltimore American.
No amount Of mere organization or of
educational specialties can take the place
OF the function In education that Ia CO.
ordinate with tutelage, discipline. It can
safely be asserted that discipline in the
schools tends to discipline In the home. and
the neglect OF 1t in the one sphere reacts
disastrousiy in the other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04
The Great Truth Teller

George Washington in truth 80 grand
Is one of our most cherished joys.
The father of our glorious land
He's raised some very naughty boys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04

Governor Swettenham is now indulging in
the silence that came too late.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04

There is no humane society to interest it
self in seeing that the interstate commerce
commission is not overworked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04
The Missing Ingredients.

What do you think Of that oration?'
ut had the making of a fine speech in it,
replied the callous person. ''All 1t needed
was few good ideas to go with all those
words"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04

Paris is still making fun of the Caruso
incident. European thrift makes even one
joke go long way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04

Commissioner Bingham is reminded that
In antagonizing the New York police he is
attacking something Of a money power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04

Perhaps it is fortunate for our relations
with Japan that Senator Tillman is not a
Californian.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04

White. Ylssh. Pint. Brunette. b leading drug.
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Sold BY Ameck's Drug Store. Peoples Pharmacy.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04
Needs No Advertising.

From the Chicago Interocean.
There il always the consolation for Sena-
tor Tillman that he need spend no part Of
his salary or mileage for advertising pur-
poses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04
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Produces a Beautiful ComDlexion

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Purified By . newly de.
covered process. da m
len ~ water. Prevents
return OF discolorattIns.
lin green boxes only }
Buy one Soc. package
and money will b -.
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ensireiy satisfied. Tints-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04
New Cream Serge,
SOC. to $3.50.

Cream Storm Serge. c
Serge, Cream Yachting 8
Imperial Serge. These
We are showing from
50c. to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-04

Plaid Batiste and Plaid Nouv
two new spring novelties-ln a
leading spring color combina
See them IL only to in ra
spect: splendid value. D Z.
at, per yd.
The Jewish outlook., 1907-02-15

Instruments are tuned, historians are
most in accord in believing the intervals
to have been in fourths, as C to F.. G to
c. Among nations of the present day
whose degree Of musical cultivation is
about on par with that attained by
most of ancient nations, the four
strnged Instruments are generally
tuned in fourths and fifths, as for in
stance the Nubian Tyre. 1t must be
understood that the lowest note does not
necessarily represent the tonic-note, and
it is probable the second interval is the
keynote to the songs, for accompanying
which the Tyre was mostly used.
The Tyre and Kithara must have been
introduced by Asiatic and Egyptian sol
diers during the legendary ages; there
are very many ancient delineatons in
Egypt.
The Jewish outlook., 1907-02-15

while vocal music is a gift inherent IN
man, and more or less at the command
of everyone, the making Of instruments
requires a certain amount OF technical
skill, in order to overcome mechanical
difficulties that are sure to arise.
1t appears to be uncertain which OF
the Hebrew names of stringed instru-
ments occurring in the Bible was meant
to designate the harp. The word Kin
nor evidently applies to a sort Of Tyre.
All the uses to which it was put as far
as we can gather from the references
made to it in various parts OF the Bible
specially apply to the Tyre; it was
light and portable instrument, and the
Rabbinic records have it that King
David used to suspend it over his pillow
at night. The Tyre was an instrument
that seemed to be universally known,
and it is reasonable to suppose it might
be mentioned to represent the whole
class, and that the term Kinnor may
probably have been used to designate
stringed Instruments in general. The
translators, ancient and modern, III all
parts of the world, not knowing what
were the real forms and properties OF
the Hebrew instruments have given to
them the names of such Instruments as
most closely resembled them in their
own country. The Greek term for Tyre,
Kithara, is of Asiatic origin and similar
to Kinnor later, we find the klthara as
an instrument differing from the Tyre IN
detail, and both because ancestors OF a
distinct class of instrument.
The French translation of kinnor is
given as ''le violon." This is interesting
as the history of the violin has been
traced back to the Kinnor by that au-
thority, Miss Kathleen Schlesinger, who
has kindly allowed me to refer to the
proofs of her forthcoming book on
musical instruments for the most reliable
confirmation to be had on this somewhat
elusive subject. 1t is not likely that
the instruments used by the Hebrews
should have remained unchanged
throughout period OF many centuries.
There must have been some notifications
from further developments, and by the
influence of other nations, which may
be the reason that the accounts given by
Josephus do not quite tally with those
we find in the Bible.
Tyres are represented on some Hebrew
coins ascribed generally to Simon Mac
cabaeus, high priest who lived in the
second century b. G. There are several
such in the British Museum, some OF
copper, some Of silver. The number OF
strings on the Tyre varies. Two sides OF
the frame appear to have been made OF
horns of animals, or of wood formed IN
The Jewish outlook., 1907-02-15
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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-30
A Party.

Monday afternoon Master
William Bull gave a'iawu party
to twenty-four OF his little
school mates in honor OF his lit
tie sweetheart, Miss Mae Bell
Ora wford who was on the eve
of moving to Texas.
Numerous games and refresh
ments were iudulged jnr ny the
happy children.
Mesda u's l w. r &c, j. L
Owen and Mi Mary Carson
assisted Mrs. Ban in looking
after the pleasure of Williams
guests.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-30
Same Here.

The Courier has given at the
last calculation two hundred
co lars worth Of space in trying
10 convince people they should
cut out mail order houses and
patronizg home. We have la,ei
ly however become consider
ably discouraged along this
line. On investigation, we tinu
merchants, bankers and bust
ness men whom we nave bee,
trying to protect, ordering VIII.
ing .Supplies from these house
or similar foreign houses. We
mud them sending as much mou.
= away trLm home, per capita,
as he " no buys groceries, im
p!rmrutS, clothing, etc. from
rht Sc houses. These men pat
IT, on The back and clap thei-
lands every lime we roast a
malt order house and sit right
down ard order some paper and
envelopes from d foreign con-
Germ. It's a poor rule that
won't work both ways. "-Clar
ucc Courier.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-30
Hard Tumble.

Last week Gerald williamson
went To Paris and learned Their
was d vast Inference between
the well graded ano gra veled
streets OF Mo roe Guy, Queel
of the Prairies, and the rocky
hills Of the capitol ot the copr
tY.
He n d same other boys were
hikiuE aud he struck rock,
too 4 ucid,r and had d bad y
confused !ul, head d 5 Il memeni q
OF The bad streets Of PARIS.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-30
Cut Trains,

1t is no unusual thing for the
freight trains on the Burlington
BY. to be long enough to cover
three street crossings and why
don't they cut them?
Saturday we saw gentleman
and two ladies crawl under the
train from the north side to get
to the depot in time TO catch
the train.
Monday we saw a party walk
three quarters of a block to get
around a freight to reach the
depot to take the afternoon train
and while walking by the side
of the train to reach the depot,
the second freight came in from
the east aud on the north track
almost ruu them down.
And one morning a lady pre-
ferred missing the train to
crawling under it to reach the
depot and passenger train,
The Main Street, Vine Street,
Locust Street and Chestnut
Street crossings ought TO be
kept open.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-30
New Things.

DR.. L. #. Bell Is building a
porch 8x24 feet, which will
be quite a convenience for his
family.
Fred Gross is putting in 30
feet of granitoid walk in front
of his house. The business
block belongs to Mrs L Fl. Red
mon and ]. j. Rogers has been
re.ro)ted.
The H. B. Mudd building Cor
ner Sohth Main and Summer
Street is b. ing re-roofed.
J. J. Rogers in putting in rs
feet of granitoid walk on the
South side of his bus ness house.
Oscar Hawkins is putting in
100 feet OF granitoi walk in
front of his residence property
CU,uer of First and Davis
S reefs
DIvid H irdesty is putting in
IS lie: of granItoid walk IN
tr"nt of his residence property
on Locust between Dover and
Cleveland streets.
Michael Landers has the
foundation in tor a steel bus
mess house 20 by go feet, on
South Main Street within a few
feet of the Opera house.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-30
For Richmond.

Monday Senator W. s. Nc
Clintic and charming daughter,
Miss Maud, ]. H. McCliutic
and W. G. Barger, left for Rich
mond, Va. to attend the u. G. v,
meeting and to meet the beloved
relict of their old commander,
Mrs. StOnewall Jackson.
Miss McClintic went as the
Sponsor of the Eastern Brigade
of Missouri, and she is Mis-
.ouri product that MissOurian
can send with pride to meet the
danes OF that grand old com
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-30
Taken Away.

Charlie Carr, the 17-year-old
negro boy who went wild last
Wednesday and had to be lock.
ed up, and then locked up again
Thursday night. was taken to
Paris Friday by Judge j. T. I'm.
stattd and there turned over for
safe keeping of the Poor Farm.
When the Judges meet in June
he will be sent to an asylum. -
The poor boy had become a
dangerous maniac.