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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-07-01

Some people are better when they
are sick than at any other time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-07-01

The girl who says the lips that touch
tobacco shall never touch hers is gen
orally the one that holds her bairpins
in her mouth.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-07-01
NJ. LAPHAM.

address postal
York and sample York Weekly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14

The steps proposed by Immigration Com
missioner Powderly for ''spotting'' and
keeping track of anarchists sailing from
foreign ports for the United States are
altogether praiseworthy. They go as far
as the law will permit, and they ought to
produce some good results. 1t is to be re-
GREETED in the interests of civilization that
the Law does not permit steps more com
prehensive and specific. Men who band to-
gether for purposes of assassination who
stand ready to become assassins them
selves any time at the command of the
organization to which they belong. who
applaud assassination when committed by
their fellows. are not entitled to the pro-
lection of law and order. They forfeit
every claim to the rights of freedom ana
humanity. They ought not to be sheltered
by any government, and least of all by
that government which, in fact as in
name. is the peoples government.
There is no disputing the delicacy of the
question or the difficulties in the way. I'm
Ill a man has actually committed a crime
he is not. as general rule. TO be molested.
Bounds are not TO be set to his move
ments. But anarchists-those known as
Reds, who sworn to do murder when
ordered-stand outlawed by their very con-
dition and proclaimed intentions. They
already have knife pistol in hand, wait
ing the command TO stab or shoot. They
boast of this and thus advertise them
selves. Cannot they be reached in some
way before they have had time to carry
out their purpose? Shall ihe policeman
withhold mis- fire until mad dog has ac-
tually sunk his teeth into somebody S
flesh? or until an Infatuated bull at large
on the streets has tossed somebody on his
horns? Cannot the known fire bug, with
lighted torch in hand, be arrested until he
has kindly Indicated where he is going,
what house he has in view. and has APP
piled his torch to it?
This, fortunately, is. at present. no land
for the Reds. There are no tyrants here.
nor leaders whom men grow intensely TO
hate. The balot-bOx is open to all. and
grievances are bloodlessly redressed there.
But if foreign countries by concert of &C
ton are 10 make il too hot for the Reds
within their borders. the United States
should adopt means at once for cutting off
their retreat in this direction. Men OF
their confessed lawless stamp are not
wanted here, and if the law as it stands
is not strong enough To reach them, Con-
gress would do well next winter to remedy
the defect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
No Admission for Anarchists.

From the New York Tribune.
Many persons must have recognized the
sinister import of the dispatch announcing
that the murder of the Spanish prime min
lister had been promptly followed by the
expulsion from France of two anarchists,
one Of whom was on his way to the United
States, and that all the governments Of
Europe had resolved on decisive measures
to diminish the number of sworn enemies
OF order and civilization within their Dor
ders. 1t is quite natural that they should
take this course, but it would be foolish and
discredtable on our part to receive with
composure the news Of prospective inva-
sion by these malignant scoundrels and
adopt no precautions to prevent it. Sensible
citizens everywhere will be glad to hear
that the public authorities are not indif-
ferent to this matter. but are already pre-
pairing to shut arriving anarchists out Of the
country, SO far as the law can be awaited
Of to exclude them. The commissioner gen.
eral of immigration has asked American
consnls in Europe to keep close watch
upon their movements, and to inform him
of every departure for this country. A
large measure of success in his endeavor
tn avert the threatened infiiction would
more than reconcile most Of Mr.. Powder
ly's opponents to his appointment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
District Appointments,

1here are some expressions of doubt as to
whether the District of Columbia is to en-
JOY the services of Mr.. Haskell of Ohio in
the capacity of sealer of weights and meas
ures 1t has been suggested that his DO
iitlcai usefulness was national in its char
acter and ought TO De rewarded with an Of
flee of national consequence. If the position
had been that of sealer of weights and
measures for the United States with the
control of large corps OF slbordnates, and
an extensive fed for the collection of fees.
there could be no doubt as to what Mr..
Haskell would do But a frank outspoken
reputation of so slight a tribute would
claim the sympathy and applause of every
citizen of the District who has observed
the effort of politicians to put eminent and
jealous patriots off with minor appoint
ments. Great as the loss of the services of
MIR. Haskell as sealer of weights and meas
ures might be. 1t would be better for us
to get along with man whose experience
and acquaintance are confined to this COM
munity than to secure imported talent how
ever brilliant by means of disngenuous rep
reservations concerning the character OF
this office. The otherwise serene and en-
Vlable course of events in this city has
been too often disturbed by narrowing spec
tacles OF men who, after devo:ing their
genius to political campaigns in no way
ahect ting District interests are shelyed with
the sighting recognition of an appointment
TO paitry local position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14

Without doubt the Commissioners will
realize before long that they made a mis-
take IN refusing to allow a horseless car
rage to be used in the District as reported
IN yesterdays Star. the ground as
stated. that it is likely to brighten horses
suppose il does. Is the horse a divine oh
ject. or is he endowed with anv sacred at
tributes. that valuable inventions are to
be rendered useless and desirable i'm
rovements retarded because he is unac-
customed to their use? And has the
owner of horse any rights superior to
those possessed by the owner of any other
form OF locomotion? There surely can be
only one proper answer to these queries
Ii VIII be remembered that objections
OF the same character were persfstently
urged in many places against the introduce
ton of the bicycle and the electric car: vet
they are in common use today and the in
telligent horse no longer SHES when he
meets or is passed by one of them So il
would be with the horseless carriage in
little time. But if either should he made
TO give way to the other. it is the horse.
and not the swifter and more economical
substitute. that should he set aside The
horse is a truly beautiful and useful ami
NAL, and he has been of incalculable Serv-
Ice TO the human family, as he always will
he within the limitations prescribed by the
changed conditions of existence brought
about by new inventions and appliances
which are rapidly becoming the necessities
OF every day life. But the day of his over
shadowing Importance. even of his Gesira-
bility. in crowded cities has well nigh gone
by He makes a large percentage Of the
distracting noises that almost make life
burden TO the nervous and the sick: he is
far mere destructive to a well-laid pave
ment than the wheels of moving vehicles:
and he makes probably three-fourths of all
the nOisome filth on the streets of a popu-
lous city. and renders their cleanly and
healthy condition a problem of ceaseicss
trouble and expense TO municipal authofi-
ties These are some of the drawbacks
TO his continued use in crowded cities. and
they well worth considering
We know nothing OF the merits of this
particular invention, nor of the special
objections that may be urged against its
use, which would prevent its exclusion
1iom being equivalent TO a prohibition of
all horseless carriages. We know how
ever, that vehicles involving the same prin-
c'pie are no longer uncommon in England
France, and other European countries In
fact, it can truly be said that the horse
less carriage. in some form or o,her. has
come to stay: and it can no more be kept
cut of use in the cities of this country by
official ukase than the sea KEEP back
by the command OF Canute or the broom
of Mrs. Darlington. Instead, therefore
OF making sort of fetish of the horse
would 1t not be the part of wisdom to en-
courage the introduction and promote the
adoption of every form of device that is
better calculated to fill his place in The
of han aud
as speedily as possible to the rural dis
tries and other lines of usefulness, where
he is both Indispensable and unobjection-
able?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14

picious of one another. to the detriment of
their mutual interests. and the interests
of the world at large" Mr.. Prelooker Is
disposed to cast discredit upon the popu-
lar notion that Russia seeks territorial ex-
pansion, and he points out that she al
ready has more land than she can well
occupy. arguing that any man possessing
q comfortable bed would decline the offer
Of half a dozen more beds for his personal
use 1t is to be feared that Mr.. Prelooker
Is trif1e too sanguine. He has applied
too ethical standard to the Russian and
English nations as a whole But the pres
ent project is altogether worthy Of COM
mendation and support, however futile 1t
may appear in the abstract. There is no
concealing the general fear that the selfish
interests of England and Russia are yearly
becoming more and more divergent and
that ultimately. unless some now unseen
force is applied to alter the situation, this
divergence will precipitate the great war
that Europe has been dreading for several
seasons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14

lifted in the name of taxation Is Unques-
tionably true. but broadly considered, their
il fluence is limited and transient. I'M
mense and iniquitcus as the advantages
held by monopolies may be, the burdens
imposed by them would, at q time OF ordi-
rary activity and plenty, seem trtf1ing.
They would be resented on moral rather
than on practical grounds. The irritation
caused by these organizations is more dan
gerous than the actual wrong they commit.
1t produces an emotional condition which
cradles leaders to delude not merely their
hearers, but themselves. into the belief
that they can vote themselves into afflu-
ence. When the cycle Of events brings a
promise of prosperity again, it bursts from
wholly unexpected quarver. While the
country is turning the leaves of pamphlets
on monetary science in appeal for guild
srce or gazing at the custom houses in the
hope of summary relief. aid comes in the
shape of an enormous demand for wheat
from Asia. Europe and South America.
Soil and climate assert themselves as Su-
rreme dictators. Thrift and industry are
Of endeavor. They must be combined with
the patience to wait for an opportunity and
The Judgment to make the most of the
chances when they appear. The rural voter
has pcndered 1aboriously in his effort to
choose the partisan shell which covered the
little joker of prosperity, and he turns
away to find that if prosperity exists at all
Tor him. it is in his own barn; that no
amount of theorizing will enable him 20
avoid the necessity of investing his labor
and that the results of this investment,
Ike those of any other, must depend ON
conditions which he could not predict and
with which the government has little or
no concern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
POpuIists Keeping to Themselves,

Apparently, there will be no cooperation
between the silver democrats and the pop
uIists IN this years campaigns. Efforts to
effect such an arrangement have failed in
ONO, Kentucky and Virginia; and in Mary
land and New York, where the populist
strength is inconsiderable, the matter is of
small moment one way or another.
Reasons offered for this failure include
the charge of trickery, and this is being
freely banded about Mr.. Hanna pictured
as a Buckeye Mephistopheles, is accused
OF having placed spies, we'll supplied with
money, in the populist camps in states
holding elections this year, and of thus
possessing himself of populist secrets, and
through such means of egging on populis t
opposition to cooperate with the democ-
facy. This. however, is mere assertion and
probably has no further warrant than the
fact that Mr.. Hanna is a shrewd man of
large means, who, besides his general in
terest in this years results, has a large
personal stake in the game. The charge is
as much of an affront to the populists as
1t Is to Mr. Hanna, ard it is not calculated
to make the populists any the fonder of
those who bring it.
y better explanation of affairs is the alto
Sethel reasonable inquiry, Why should the
PSpHiiStS cooperate with the silver demo
Gratis this year? Last year. as is well
known, the populists We're taken by sur
PRISE and stampeded. They were not pre-
pared for the action of the democracy at
thlcdSo. 1t was much mere extreme thai
they had been expecting, and it was so very
cICse 10 their own contentious about some
Things That 1t had the appearance of hay-
ing been dictated by desire to please and
&c serve them. This helped to rout them a
lew weeks later at st. Louis The repra-
sentative portion of the populist national
convention was in favor of independent
action, but ii was outgeneraled and the
lncongruous performance of indorsing Mr.
Bryan and giving him populist yokemate
followed.
Ever since then, the Iopulist leaders. with
MI. " atson al their head, have been FESTIVE
under that record, and have been anxious
Tor an opportunity to demonstrate some
Independence of purpose and character
The time seems to have arrived The pres
cit popuiist plan is to maintain a separate
organization. and in 1900 meet in national
convention in advance of both the demo-
cratic and republican parties, adopt a plat
form and nominate a ticket, and then in
vite the silver democrats to fall in behind
that procession.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
The Price of Whenf.

Much eloquence and intelligence have
been expended on efforts to convince the
American farmer that his individual COM
fort depends almost wholly on the manner
in which he bestows his vote. Instead of
being instructed to regard himself as lift
tng voice to express his judgment for the
best interests OF the country as unit
smong nations. he has been encouraged in
q sense of resentment toward classes of
society seemingly more favored than his
own. The relationship between the condi-
zion of a people and the manner of impos-
frg taxes is obvious and immutable, and
yet this factor is comparatively slight
influence 1t has been used to Impress a
large element of the public with exagger-
sted ideas of the governments powers and
responsibilities. That injustices are COM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
Seeking IN Anglo-Russinn Alliance

Mr.. Jaakoff Prelooker. formerly head
master of the Russian government school
at Odessa and secretary of the Russian
Reformation Society, is now engaged in the
praiseworthy efforts to cement the Russian
and English peoples together. To this end
he has just started in London the publi-
cation of monthly paper or magazine,
called THE Anglo-Russian." 1t looks for
ward to the time when the War Drum
throbs no longer and the Battle Flags are
furled in the Parliament of Man, the Fed
Grafton of the World" This somewhat
ambitious object he seems to regard as
certain of accomplishment If the Russians
and the English can be persuaded that
their best interests lie in the direction of
pact of perpetual peace between them.
the theory being. that il these two nations
will but come to such an understanding.
the force of their example will bring all
other countries to the same basis. There
fore the immediate aim of the Anglo-Rus-
sian Is Ito endeavour to remove those mis-
understandings which at present divide
two such great nations as the English and
the Russians into antagonistic camps, sus-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
Naming the Baby.

YES, sub" said Col. Stilwell, gleefully
Il am propuh subject fob congratulation,
sub. / have daughter three days old"
Have you selected a name for herr"
yes subj"
What is it?"
Araminta: and You'll take puhticular
notice the accent is on the third syllable"
Congregational Versatility.
Oh, where are the men who once blithely
assembled,
Whose resonant voices were sweet with
the truth;
Who lectured the world till the atmosphere
trembled
And held the attention of old age ard
youth?
We gaze at the place where they stood
proud and stately,
And hurled classic phrases, our rights to
declare.
ly,
Though we hear now and then of their
doings elsewhere.
We learn that a number are reaping and
binding
To show all the neighbors they haven't
grown proud;
Or driving the cows down the lane, green
and winding.
While spectators give them applause long
and loud
The gloves have been DOTTED; natures COW
ering thickens
Ger palms that were tender and rosy be-
fore;
And the babies, as each mothers heart
fondly quickens,
Are kissed as they never have been
kissed beforei
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14

Inc Kansas Populists declare that free
silver Is not enough to serve as a national
issue. They propose as a preliminary re-
fern to abolish the federal courts The
real object seems to be to give the popu-
list party some excuse for existing, and ais
the fight against the federal courts would
be long and hard one the suggestion
n ay be regarded having a certain prac-
teal value for Understanding purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
Taxing Returned Travellers.
From the Springfield Republican.

No feature of the new law can be more
popular with the mass Of the people than
this one, comparatively -Inimportant as it
may be as a revenue raiser or as a pro-
tective barrier for local industries. There
Is no justice in allowing to people rich
enough to go abroad exemptions from tax
alton which are not conceded to people who
have to stay at home. The tariff is a tax.
and In the incidents of taxes there should
be no favoritism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14

Several episodes in the field and on the
bleachers show that base ball is becoming
rather rough game. Considering the fact
that most teams have not the courteous
forbearance of the Morton Cadets, 1t is a
fortunate thing for the country's reputation
that San Antonio, Texas, does not belong
to the league.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14

The determination to keep close watch
to prevent anarchists from landing in this
country Is a wise one The United States
fas trouble of its own, although the popu-
list Is mild, placid person in a dress suit,
compared TO these rabid creatures who seek
to destroy all forms of government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
A Difficult Problem.

What kapes We shtill so long, DoIan?'
inquired Mr.. Rafferty,.
'Oi'm arguin' wild meself."
about what?"
Dim thryin' ty convince meseif that it's
no harder 10 push a wheelbarrow on the
level than to push me bichickle I'D hill, an
Oh can't do it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14

The Ameer of Afghanistan is probably
in too reckless mood 10 reflect on how d
disturbance in his part of the world will
cvertax a public that has just gone
through a siege with Greek. Turkish and
Alaskan proper names.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14

Communication with Alaska Is SO difficult
during the winter months that the dark
side of the gold seekers existence will
scarcely be fully understood in this part of
the continent until next spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14

Perhaps the British mariners who haunt
Berins Sea can be persuaded to devote their
attention to transporting Alaskan treasure
hunters, thereby giving the seals a res;
without suffering pecuniary loss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
The Happy Farmer.

OF booms in price that wheat has known
This one is strangest, truth to tell;
In memory it stands alone
This time we have the wheat to sell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14

Mr.. Croker has never made any claims
TO being scholar; but he is unabashed in
his confidence that he can teach Mr.. Low
a thing or two about New York politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14

Washington and it's suburbs observe with
relief General Coxey's disposition 10 keep
Professionalism out of his politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14

Better Than a Labor Famine.
From the indianapolis Journal.
Until within a few days there has been
no danger of ''car famine" since 1892
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
DON'T
be New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
A word Of caution 20 Mr.. s. K Hatah.
a representative OF the Mikado, who is
here to get ideas for use in the building
and equipment of railroads in Japan
Don't import the American grade crossingi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
t able No. I.

3.4S Linen Bicycle Skirts. For rs CENTS
$39S Crispene and Cotton Covert Cloth Bicycle
Skirts. For 9s CENTS
$7-4s Ladies' Bicycle Suits OF Crispene Cotton
Coverts and Mixtures. For 81 as
$l9S Fancy Linen Skirts. For 9s CENTS
$10.9S White PIX. Suits-blazer effect, trimmed
with embroidery For 81 as
81 Cloth Jackets For So aS
$2.9S Navy Blue Duck Skirts. For 9s CENTS.
All Bathing Suits 9Sc to SO, at one-third Oh
marked price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14

wv men er man tells er gal dat he's gwin-
ter love her always de same" said Uncle
Eben, me fohgits ter take inter account
how havIn' to cook, wash, iron an boss de
child'un is lfble ter change her DISPOSE
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
t able No. =.

l9c Lappet Mulls-dom nestle. but cannot be dis
tinguished from the imported
For CENTS YARD.
25c All-linen Crash Suitings
For Is CENTS A YArD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
t able No. 4

CENTS yard for 30-inch Organizes and Lawns
that sold for Sc and Toe yard-all kinds-light aud
dark grounds figures and strips.
CENTS YARD.
8 CENTS yard for all lawns. organdics Dimities
etc, that were 12lIc to lsc I'd. All the scarce
shades-navy, black. white, etc.-stripes it.ar.s
noral effects and plain colors. CENTS A YARD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
SHOOTING STARS.
Disparity.

You're not going to the Klondike region
are your said the impecunious mans
friend.
No"
Don't like the climate?"
1t isn't the climate. It's the surface con-
d1tions. There are too many mountain
passes and no railway passes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
Trent Pro.peritx Politely.

From the Cincinnati Times-Star
Don't wait. Meet prosperity half way
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
Continued In Our Next.

From the Chicago News.
1t looks as IL we were going to have q
few more chapters of that well-known and
once popular serial story. "Gen. Weyler to
Be Recalled"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
t able No. s.

Final reductions in Shirt waists-al those made
of fine organdies. dmities. lace and striped ging
hams-plain black and whitehall were 81 %
s.. As and 81 9S-are new 9S CENTS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
t Table No. 10.

Chdren's 1Sc Ribbed Hose. in black and tan
sizes to 9h. For II Cent?.
Boys 35c Ribbed Shirts and Drawers. Sizes 10
to "a. For 10 CENTS
Ladies' &c Black Cotton Hose-ribbed or plain
For Ii CENTS.