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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06

to the cause, in addition to his own 10y
atty. the full bsnsat Of the great power at
taching to his great Office. After this evil
dence of his irmness there need be no
doubr Of what Mr. Bryan's election as
President will mean so far as silver Is
concerned.
The real contest at Kansas City then
was over silver. and silver won. The rest
of the platform was but matter of criti-
cism, promises and expert phrasemaking
II there are any people in this country who
really believe that republican institutions
are menaced by our success in the war
with Spain. which was approved by both
parties. and by the ratification Of the
Paris treaty. which had Mr.. Bryan's sup
port, they may have their anxieties slightly
increased by this partisan deliverance. If
there are any people who really believe
that trusts are an outgrowth of protection,
they may be impressed by this deliverance
If they can manage to forget that Judge
Van Wyck of the New York ice trust
helped to frame it, and that Richard
Croker, with his pockets stuffed with stock
of the same trust, voted for its adoption.
But. at last. the platform Is the candi-
date. and the candidate is the platform.
Merely as its candidate Mr.. Bryan domi
mates his party completely. And with how
much more vigor may he be expected to
bend it to his will If the enormous patron
age of the presidency is added to the power
he already Yields,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06
Hot Weather.

The July heated period has begun early
in the month with temperatures which
promise well for the months record but
sadly for the population Wednesday at
ninety-six and yesterday at a single de-
gree cooler the city suffered Intensely and
today the outlook is for as warm II not
warme- day. The thing to do on such days,
according to the formula of years. is to go
slow. drink sparingly and keep out of the
sun. 1t is furthermore advisable to eat
lightly of all heating foods. giving the body
as great chance as possible to preserve
the equilibrium demanded by health. In
judicious eating and drinking cause more
suffering than the heat itself. 1t seems a
rule Of nature that as soon man is ex-
posed to intense climatic influences he tends
toward the very indulgences which are
worst for him. He drinks heavily of iced
water, which chills his stomach and causes
il to fail for time to perform its ordinary
functions. and sometimes leads to col
lapse. Or he tries to allay his thirst with
alcoholic beverages, which unduly slim
ulate him and also weaken the stomach.
He eats profusely of fruits in combination
with other foods that cause excessive fer
mentation leading to distress and sickness.
Whereas the weather causes his system to
demand the most moderate supplies of food
and drink, he insists too often in loading
it with the very elements 1t is least capable
of digesting. The system demands drink
in time of great heat and profuse perspira-
ton, of courses but not in excessive guam
titles. 1t should be of ordinary tempera
ture. If possible, or Iced just enough to
make it palatable. 1t should be taken very
sparingly after severe exercise. A lesson
y~t,t 10 tI,~ for
or the Iaborer. who drinks water mixed
with oatmeal. Thus the stomach is given
both food and drink at once and is kept in
a healthy condition. Intelligent caution is
needed at such seasons II the dweller within
hot cities would avoid illness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06
Our ..Imperinli.tic" Action in China.

Only midsummer madness can account
for the accusation leveled at President Nc
Kinney that he Is carrying out the so-called
policy of imperialism in acting in con-
cert with the other powers to protect Amer
lean lives in China and to punish the prob
able murderers of American ministers and
rniSSions ries The New York Herald today
pointedly accuses the President of subvert-
ing American principles by sending soldiers
to China and declares:
THE role of America in the whole affair
is a very simple one The quarrel is Eu-
ropes; let Europe fight it out alone. The
United States should keep it's hands free
to tender its good offices when the moment
for mediation arrives. as 1t will. To use
Prince Bismarck's phrase. the United States
should be nothing but the honest broker
In the matter and merely protect the lives
of its citizens"
There are now in Pekin. either dead or
soon about to die. surrounded by blood
thirsty fanatics and the soldiers of a treach-
erous government, an American diplomatic
envoy. his family, several officers of the
American navy, number of American ma
rine guards. probably score or more of
American citizens and their families who
have sought refuge in that supposedly
sacred place. the United States legation.
There is every reason to fear that every one
of these persons has been slain.
Every one of them is entitled to the ut
most protection of the United States if
alive. and every principle of Americanism
demands that if they are dead their
death be avenged and the conditions which
caused their destruction be amended. 1t is
monstrous for an American to assert that
We have no part in this matter. Every
American life in China calls aloud for our
utmost activity. We guilty of neglect
of the most solemn obligations of govern
ment If We do not heed that call.
II to continue to be a republic without
faint OF Imperialism requires cowardiy
abandonment Of American lives to destruc-
uon- and the pustllanimous confession that
the government Is impotent either to pro-
tect its people or to avenge their slaughter
the very name of republic would become a
Missing and a byword to every good Ameri-
can But the Union of states is not such
a government. In its relations to the out
side world. when self-preservation is the
issue, or when the lives and vital interests
or Its people are at stake. 1t lacks no ele-
nent of imperial power. In every such
emergency the republic will be found
neither timid nor impotent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06

From the Baltimore Sun Qnd.)

For the second time in four years William
]. Bryan of Nebraska has been chosen as
the standard bearer of the national democ-
rscy. The convention at Kansas City yes
terday adopted a platform and nominated
him the candidate of the democratic
party for the highest honor within the gift
of the people. The platform is admirable
In its anti-imperial and antitrust declara-
items. but sadly. perhaps fatally, defective
in its advocacy of free silver coinage at 16
to /. If Mr.. Bryan is defeated in November
he Will be held responsible for the disaster
to his party. A few months ago the outlook
for democratic success in the presidential
contest this year was most encouraging.
Candor compels the admission that the
overthrow Of McKinleyism and Hannaism
is less probable now than 1t was before the
Kansas City platform was adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06
Free silver VIM.

The Star pointed out the other day that
MI Bryan as a party leader was then on
tria~ The strongest pressure was being
Drought 10 bear To induce him to drop sill
Yer He was assured that silver was the
only stumbling block in the democratic
path Remove II. and the party would
march 10 certain triumph in November
He alone could do this. He had but to
speak the word and a platform would be
written at Kansas City which would bring
back into the fold all who had departed in
1895. besides attracting many thousands of
republicans who had become tired of their
party's leadership.
Among those urging This course upon him
were many men long associated with the
fight for free silver coinage. II the propo-
sition had come only from men like Mr.
Hill. Mr. Bryan's embarrassments would
have been slight: but II was made by some
OF those who had stood Loyalty by his side
In 1896, and were still among his enthusiasts
tic supporters. This was calculated to give
him pause and to try his mettle He has
emerged from the ordeal to his credit as a
man. and the principle for which he stands
much more conspIcuously than any other
appears in the party's platform in the very
terms dictated by him.
Do We not see in this precisely what will
take place If Mr.. Bryan is elected Presi-
dent? The trimmers and dodgers will of
course at once surround him. They will
labor to prove to him that it was the trust
issue and the issue OF imperialism that
won at the polls. And they will urge again
that silver be dropped. The party is in
power. and by good management may en-
joy long lease of power Do nothing to
revive the old chickering's. But will Mr.
Bryan yield? Not II he remains himself
He will do then as he has Just done-stick
to silver through thick and thin and give
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06
Incapacity, Unteachablcness and Cn-
trustworthiness.
From the New York World.

The platform says that Imperialism Is
1.-The paramount ISSUE" Mr.. Bryan in his
signed statement by telegraph to the World
urges that Imperialism is paramount"
Mr.. Hill in his signed statement to the
World hopes that the voters will see that
Imperialism Is really paramount" But
will the two or three thousand words de-
voted to Imperialism and the two or three
dozen words devoted to the demand for 10
to determine the question of paramountcy
in the minds Of the voters? And even II
they do not regard this preposterous de-
mand for bad money as q menace will
they not regard 1t as an advertisement of
the incapacty and unteachableness. and
therefore untrustworthiness. OF the leader
ship that makes such a demand at such a
crucial time, and makes 1t in face of the
% .rwhelming sentiment of that part of
the convention which was most entitled to
consideration in platform making?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06
The Republicans Have the Best of the
Argument.
From the Philadelphia Public Ledger Gnd.).

from the fhilauelPhla Public Ledger lInd.).
But every voter will note the radical
difference between the two parties on the
money question. and every man of the least
understanding will find in the prosperity
Of the last few years complete refuta-
ton of all that Bryan said in his last cam
paign about the relation existing between
business activity and the price of silver.
Even though they do not quite understand
the question. the workingmen of the coun-
try will hesitate about throwing away a
present good for the vague prospect Of
something better offered to them by the
false prophet of 1895.
Each party will. Of course, make the most
of the issue that promises to be most ad-
vantageous to 1t. For that reason the
democrats will try to conceal the silver is
sue behind "the man on horseback" and
for the same reason the republicans will
make the most of the money question. The
republicans will have the best of the argu-
ment for the simple reason that the two
parties have Joined issue on the standard of
value, whereas they have not joined issue,
and probably never will, on Imperialism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06
The President's Champion.
From the New York Times Qnd.)

From the New York Times (Ind)
For what he Is and believes and for
what he would do Bryan deserves and will
encounter terrible defeat. For his record
and his achievements. for the qualities of
character that make him an eminently safe
President. for the prosperity of the nation,
for its continued maintenance of the posi-
ton it has taken among the nations of the
earth during his administration. Mr. Nc
Kinley deserves and will receive a vote Of
renewed confidence and a reelection to the
office he has well administered.
The Times will use its influence to bring
about that result.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06

The democratic party of 1900 has again
committed itself to the free-silver heresy
upon which 1t was beaten in 1895. 1t is ex-
ceedingiy questionable as to whether a
formidable number OF voters can be brought
cies of imperialism Therefore the logi-
cal question Is as to whether the democracy
can succeed upon an issue on which they
were vanQuished four years ago by over
100000 popular majority. and in which ma
jortty were numbered tens Of thousands Of
sound money democrats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06
Distinctions.

when man in the opposing party rcgu-
lates proceedings so that he may be sure
of carrying out his personal intentions"
said the man who is always seeking infor-
nation, you call him a boss do you not?'
Certainly" answered Senator Sorghum.
But suppose a man in your own party
does the same thing?"
"In that case he's fine disciplinarian."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06
Party Divisions in New York.

What effect Is the Hill-Croker row at
Kansas City likely to have on the campaign
in New York this year? The republicans
have beer a little uneasy as the result of
the nomination of Governor Roosevelt for
Vice President. They have feared that Mr.
Pl&tt might insist on putting up some can
didate for governor who would fail on &C
count OF a too great intimacy with the ma
chine to poll the partys full vote and that
Of such independents are always glad of
an opportunity TO vote for men of the
Roosevelt stamp 1t has been taken for
granted that the democracy would be
united. and it has even been suggested that
as clean a man personally as Controller
Coler might head the democratic ticket
But the row at Kansas City shows serious
state Of things. and If the spirit manifested
there should manifest itself in the campaign
at home the result would certainly be dis
astrous to the party
The feeling between Mr. Hill and Mr.
Croker has long existed. 1t IS entirely nat
UraL They may hardly be expected except
under the greatest pressure, to work in
harmony. Both are shrewd men in PLAYING
the game of politics. They play it in much
the same way. Each is by habit and in
clnatio= boss Each is merciless in driv-
ing hcme point of advantage. But the
one is man of education and the other is
rot Mr.. Hin feels therefore that Mr..
Croker Presumes when he sets up to oppose
him in matters OF larger import. and with
far too much frankness at times he exhibits
contempt for the man who. in his opn-
ion. is at best but a ward worker and
organizer.
This. Of course. NJ. Croker resents and
with ali the bitterness of conscious infe-
riority- He would have the country believe
thar H. is much of a statesman as Mr.
Hili: and having the power just now 10
punish Mr. Hill he exercises it with all the
freedom and brutality OF a man of his class
VIII this clash be felt in the state cam
paign? VIII il be possible for the deInoc-
I&cy TO name state ticket which will be
equally acceptable to both Mr. Hill and Mr.
Croker? But. regardless of this situation
the republicans. for their part owe it to
themselves and to the state to make nomi-
nations altogether worthy of acceptance at
the polls by all who desire good govern
rent for the state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06
SHOOTING STARS.


I'VE will yet see an emperor in Washing
ton said the apprehcnsive citizen.
WELL" answered tine unruffied friend, "as
cosmopolitan philanthropist. 1 hope SO. 1
have long thought that all the crowned
heads of Europe ought to get up an ex-
cursion to Washington and get some points
on running a government"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06

The truly patriotic citizen may OCCASION
ally find himself obliged to wait until the
fireworks and the conventions are over IN
order to reflect in a proper spirit on the
beauties of the Declaration Of Independ-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06

sued, despised. yet tenacious Of the precious
right of life and vocal liberty. The prac-
teal benefit Of a cat crusade would be I'm
mediately felt and appreciated by the en-
tire community.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06

The Chinese empire may prove to be a
terrible example of patience aroused. 1t
seems ready to fight everybody on earth
in addition to taking care of some formid-
able internal conflicts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06

1t Is not so many years ago that the idea
OF his being second man on the ticket with
William Jennings Bryan would have more
Hill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06

The man who's out of all its din
Grows sad and wishes he were in.
And when les In. without a doubt
He often wishes he were out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06

Dom Paul is no doubt regretting that
these matters of absorbing interest to Eu-
ropeans in China could not have occurred
a few months earlier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06

There may be fewer glimpses of the sea
serpent than usual this summer. The Chi
nese dragon Is much more important and
tangible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06

Richard Croker seems willing to accept
anything that is offered with entire amia-
biity, IL he can only keep the Tammany
ice trust in the background.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06

1t remains to be seen whether Mr.. Bryan
will hold up '16 to l. or whether '16 to T.
will pull him down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06

The removal Of the capital OF the United
States to various cities has been from time
10 time suggested by over-wrought intel
lects St Louis has been mentioned as a
f1ne- central location. ST. Louis with lot
of legations to care for during its recent
troubles would have been a highly Interest,"
ing prODnSitIon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06
A Convention Potency.

-
When men are defying
The pitiless heat
And gallantly trying
A foe to defeat,
He waits there. the proudest,
Whoever may come;
His note is the loudest,
The man with the drum.
The heroes below him
Who bravely contend,
Their homage must show him
Before he will lend
His aid to their strivings
And. high DER the sum
OF mortal contrivings,
Belabor his drum.
Like Jove. as we wonder,
He sits with the band.
His weapon of thunder
High poised in his hand.
He starts them a-yelling.
Or bushes the hum.
All moods he's compelling,
The man with the drum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06
A Mystery Explained.

II suppose that is considered very fine
specimen of Chinese art" said the visitor.
1T is.'' answered the attache Of the
museum.
'All that queer disregard of perspective
seems perfectly natural to them?"
Perfectly
well, 1t explains what has long been a
mystery to my mind. l don't profess to
know much about art nor about military
matters But If that's the way those Chi
nese soldiers see things, I don't wonder
they can't learn to shoot straight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06

GIN order avoid delays. on nc
count of personal absence. letters to
THY STAR should not be addressed
10 any individual connected with the
office. but simply to THE STAR. to
the Editorial or business Depart
ment.. according to tenor or pnrpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06

well. you know we must economize. Per-
haps it would be cheaper to employ regu-
lar assassin and keep him on the pay roll
instead Of having the work done by the
job. as heretofore"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06
Steady Work.

DO you really think it's necessary to
have the emperor assassinated sgain?"
asked a member of the Chinese imperial
miIv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06

We've gathered one lot Of our $500, $1,000
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06

The next lot Is made up Of $1.5O an
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Saturday. --.-.....-......C CS
Children's Parasols in our regular S1.50 an
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06

Copyright books in paper covers-over 300 choice
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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-11-30

The boy that says he likes to go to
school, said the Cornfed Philosopher,
lis due to grow into a man that win
say he is not afraid Of his wife.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-11-30

Of the new shades there is probably
nothing more appropriate for house
wear than postillion red. This is a
very brilliant red and is seen both in
street and house gowns this season. A
very pretty way to make a simple suit
is to have the skirt of postillion red
cashmere made upon the nine-gored
pattern to fit closely around the hips.
Around the foot there may be a deep
band of black silk, or to curtail ex-
penses, stitchings of silk may be run
around the skirt
The bodice Is nothing more or less
than a sailor shirt waist. These sailor
shirt waists are seen everywhere and
are especially pretty on account of the
sagging front and the tight fitting
back and sides. In suit of cashmere
let the waist have yoke of red silk
stitched with black silk or narrow
black braid. Lapels Of cashmere may
be finished along the edges with the
same trimming used for the yoke. They
are drawn together by bow Of black
velvet ribbon or one of silk
The belt also matches the yoke ma
terial,
Helen Grey-Page.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-11-30
The New Garibala' Coat.


Thanks to their almost unlimited
variety there is no danger of the
smart woman's becoming tired of tailor
made gowns this season. They appear
in divers designs and modes of trim
ming and few of them but show trace
Of gold in their makeup.
The novelty of the moment is the
Garibaldi coat. This is a very chic
little affair cut on the Elton pattern,
but closer fitting. Its distinguishing
feature is double breasted vest eff
feet in one of the elegant embroidered
materials Of the season.
One specially worthy of mention is
developed in dark brown armure cloth.
The skirt is close fitting and has the
tllness at the back folded into very
narrow box plaits which are stitched
Down FIAT, The seams are all stitched
With bias bands OF the same material
The coat is built upon foundation
( leaf brown satin and has a vest of
scuit colored felt embroidered in.
ayes of red silk tinted with gold. The
ut is cut low to expose shirt of
Gown silk A beautiful color scheme
added to the coat by d neck trim
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-11-30

Under the spreading apple tree
The boy with freekles stands;
A hungry little lad $ he,
With scratches on his hands.
Above him Is AN apple that
His appetite demands.
The apples Young and small and green,
A deadly thing to take.
The agile boy climbs UP the tree
And gives the limb a shake.
The bowling that you hear is from
a child with stomach ache.
Man is but of few days, and fun
OF trouble here below;
He starts with collie and he keeps
on adding to his Woe
Green apples and Welsh rabbits and
That sort of thing. you know.