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Evening star., 1902-05-08
The Department of Commerce.

The reasons for the passage of the De-
partment of Commerce bill are as urgent
now when the Senate put its stamp of
approval upon that measure, several weeks
ago. The House has thus far held the bill
back and there has been a disposition to
regard it as among the dead timber of the
session. But certain influences of late have
restored some life to it and there seems
now chance of final action before the
gavel falls this summer. The proposed de-
partment is an evolution of the country's
remarkable development in all commercial
and industrial branches during the past
few decades. There is no line of the peo-
pies thought more significant of the na-
tional power and wealth than that which
leads every day into the various govern
mental bureaus to be gathered into this
department. They now perform only par
tial service scattered and unconsidered as
they are, yet they are of great potential
value in the collection of information and
the direction of the peoples energies.
One prime reason for the enactment of
this measure is the fact that at present
the bureaus which are proposed for assem-
blage are in some measure duplicating and
interfering with each others work. They
can not avoid trespassing upon the divi-
sonal lines. organized as at present under
different executives If concentrated under
one chief the waste materials eliminated
and the resources thus saved devoted to
practical purposes not now properly cared
for. they would be greatly enlarged in use
fulness.
The House is rapidly passing the appro-
priation bills and has no great questions
pending before it demanding immediate at
tention. 1t has sent on to the Senate the
main measures provocative of debate and
while waiting for that body to act upon
them it can do no better work than to de-
vote itself il the future to this bill,
which awaits only concurrent action and
final shaping in conference to be ready for
the Presidents pen. The session will have
been a serious disappointment from the
point of view of the country's interests if
it is permitted to close without such action.
Evening star., 1902-05-08
The Packers Plea.


From the New York Mail and Express
Through the legal verbiage of the court
proceedings against the beef packers of Mis-
souri,. the attitude of these maligned men Of
meat can be seen to be about as follows:
"Imprimis. there is no meat trust Second
ly, If there is one, it is our own business
In the third place, there is malaria in JEFF
ferson City and we decline to imperil our
health by appearing in court. Next, the
only combination existing is one to make
the naughty retail butchers behave and
treat the dear public properly. Lastly, let
us alone or We shall move to New Jersey.
Postcriptum. What are you going to do
about it?'
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with plants, their lawns are glowing with
the fresh turf of the early season. Indeed.
if there were beef trust to worry the
housekeeper and no excessive tax menace
to stir the head of the family. life just now
would be a constant succession Of blissful
experiences to the lucky Washngtonian.
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Try Words of Peace.
From the Chicago Record Herald.

We have punished the Moros enough We
have demonstrated the irresistible nature
of our civilized superiority We have no
call to further infiame the hatred Of the
Inhabitants of Mindanao by slaughtering
their fanattcal warriors and devastating
their island. Let us now demonstrate our
civilization by our forbearance. Let US call
the chiefs of Mindanao to q council and
offer to their people friendship and protec-
tlon instead of incurring their eternal
treachery and hate with fire and the sword
Evening star., 1902-05-08
A Sincere Affection.

'Do you think that titled suitors affec
tions are sncere?'
Yes" answered Mr.. Cumrox, ''to some
extent his affections are undoubtedly sin
cere. 1 never knew a man who loved mon
ey more devotedly than he does.
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His Source of Profit.

II don't see,' said Mrs. Corntossel, why
people keep tai.ln' about the way these
combines are oppcessin' the farmer
Because, answered her husband
promptly, they are maxim it hard for him
to get prices for his grain an vegetables an
things?'
Il know. But what's all this got to do
with the profit on summer board?"
Evening star., 1902-05-08

John D. Rockefeller has made over $12,-
00O, 900 in the last six months. This will
efface any lingering doubts in Professor
Trigg's mind as to whether Rockefeller or
Shakespeare was the greater genius.
Evening star., 1902-05-08
Wisdom Comes With Age,

From the Indianapolis Journal.
1t will be noticed that thus far none of
the older democratic senator's, like Cock
relI and Vest Of Missouri and Morgan of
Alabama, are taking conspicuous part IN
the assault upon American soldiers In the
PhiiiDnineS
Evening star., 1902-05-08

People who regret to pass chance for an
argument are more or less disappointed by
the ease with which General Miles and Ad-
miral Dewey are to get their medals from
France
Evening star., 1902-05-08

"a heap o men, said Uncle Eben, ''is so
onselfish dat dey keeps forebber takin'
bout what yuthuh folks orter do std O
jumpin' in an gettin' de glory deirse'fs.''
Evening star., 1902-05-08
Values.

Politeness never costs a cent
Some sage has told us rightly;
Perhaps that's why, in this grim age,
1t is esteemed so lightly.
Evening star., 1902-05-08

The beef trust cannot boast a single po-
lutte tyranny.
Evening star., 1902-05-08

Commissioner of Pensions Ware has not
said anything about what foreign appoint
ment he would like when it comes his turn
to be promoted.
Evening star., 1902-05-08

Some of the trust promoters are beginning
to realize that the phrase embarrassment
of riches" may have a practical signifi-
canoe
Evening star., 1902-05-08

This government has no desire to take
the military practices of the Philippines
along with the territory.
Evening star., 1902-05-08

If Aguinaldo had the courage of his for
mer convictions he would protest that the
dollar cure is far more etficacious than the
water cure
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49,

The Department of Agriculture declares
that a diet of grain is far more heaIthful
than one Of meat 1t is difficult. however.
to accept the raise in prices as a blessing in
Disguise.
Evening star., 1902-05-08

1t takes as a rule, more skill and deter
mnaton to organize a successful strike
than it does to conduct the business against
whose methods protest is being offered
Evening star., 1902-05-08

The ping-pong ankle will never become
as general a malady the base ball
throat.
Evening star., 1902-05-08

Cuban historians will never mention Ok
nard as one Of The great and good men of
the present generation
Evening star., 1902-05-08

If the laws made by the statesmen of
the period are as good as some Of the rep
artees attributed to them, all will be well
Evening star., 1902-05-08

AS usual Mr.. Quay offers no objection to
prophecies that his position as dictator is
about to be abolished
Evening star., 1902-05-08

Dr. Edward Everett Hale says Keep out
IN the open air as much as possible The
work of lodging automobiles is said to af-
fcrd very beneficial exercise when the trick
l.; thoroughly mastered.
Evening star., 1902-05-08
Explodes, Then Fizzles.

From the Phiadelphia Record.
Major Gardeners specifications do not
Justify his PREDATORY roar as governor of
Tayabas.
Evening star., 1902-05-08

The isthmian canal will surely be con-
structed-some day.
Evening star., 1902-05-08
SHOOTING STARS.
Getting On.

How are your airship experiments COM
ing along?'
Finely" answered the young inventor.
Does .he machine make trips that you
can depend on?"
mo. But it enables NE to establish
very reliable lecture route
Evening star., 1902-05-08

FINE EVENING CAPE.S. MADE on sr-
hED1cEb RIAT TEfT FnST nSSTTTEa$IEb i ! Tb SIS. 90
FINE, BLACK TAFFETA SILK EToN
JACKETS. ALSO 1 OF THE
SAME STYLES, MADE oF De
MOlRE SILK. REDUCED SS HM u
FROM $3.50 TO..........., cDoV oVV
ALL-WOOL TAN KERSFcY TOP COATS
Tj5Fs- s. ,.t,s6i:!. REDUCED n Fhoh }2 :ss5 $500
CRANENETTE RAIN COATS IN TAN AND
THS5cTS THSE sSLP 70 r5H .is'sS Is $1,000
Evening star., 1902-05-08
How DO These Values Strike You?

Ihey re from our Suit Department, and at
FINE. AI.L-WOOI. TAILOR-MADE SUITS,
ALI. BLACKS: THE SIZES ARE VERY GOOD
THEY FL ~ WERE FORMERLY sl3, But BEING
S$RTCHS SSbS i ASb ia FSS1 ~ n Sav H1H SzO8
BR0WNMINED CLOTH SUIT, NICELY
TAILORED AND PERFECT FITTING; SIZE
81: WILL FIT A SMALL. WO- ~ a -
NJ MAJ 80 OR LARGE MISS; RE- SS. rs
FINE BROWN CLOTH WALKING slit.
THIS SIZE WILL. FIT THE
AVERAGE WOMAN: SIZE - ~ =n
SUIT DEPARTMENTS FLOOR.
Evening star., 1902-05-08

0fuFHs 10 Our WI! OF thinking They re mighty e
g. FINE CLOTH ETON JACKETS. IN COL
ORS OF GRAY. BROWN AND CASTOR
HANDSOMELY LINED WITH GOOD DUAL
lIf m SATIN. AND MADE WITH a. p nn
DUCED FROM $1,000 To. ..... epO oVV
FINE BLACk-SILK NET SKIRTS. MADE
WITH EXTRA SILK DROP ~
sR[kT. sb WHICH SOLD FOR Sn SID
l HANDSOME, RED CLOTH. DENI-TAILOR-
MADE COSTUME. NEATLY TRIMMED MADE
OVER ALI-SILk TAFFETA,
skis1 sz 4 ro nfia hEDrsHb siS FHo& RS5 SIS.
Evening star., 1902-05-08

Is good place TO go for remnant bargains tonlorr
AGO yards Of Swiss Muslin Drapery. So inches
Taf SoF & f%''ss yard oT sR1s sold 6c
o odd rolls of Seamless China Mating have
sold for 12i.c. yard, to be closed 81
@ odd rolls of Japanese Jointless Cotton Warp
Mating in blue only, sold for 25c. *,
yard to be closed out for ............ w.
Evening star., 1902-05-08
SHOE VALUES.

ow. because the best items of the season have be
l lot of Small Moquet and Body Brussels Car
pet Rugs. finished with fringed ends OR
sold for o9c., TO be closed al .......... ZONs
% IMITATION Arabian Lace Curtain Ends full
yaids long and ~ inches wide sold Rno
Tor SSc: they 90 for. or.....-............ OSSo
l2S Atwood Best Quality Smyrna 2m1
Rugs, size lSN34. sold FOR tjUc. To close aOYCo
Evening star., 1902-05-08

Our Silverware Department, which formerly occ
floor, Housefurnishing Department and the books a
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-25
A Story Of the Prairie.

rha Century Magazine is about .
..,n, a serial which will have an es
nsc,a, interest to people VINO are a.
nome on the prairie. 1t is called Nc
biography of Prairie Girl anu ane
author is Eleanor Gates, a young w.
man who spent her childhoou ~ 40 40
no and who thus writes from the
closest . personal observation t.
The time of Miss Gates STORY - =.
about twenty-five years ago; it is pu.
the form of a personal narrative u
little girl. and there is hardy phas.
- event of prairie life which is not
touched upon in these pages-the pilI'
ard breaking colts, horse stealing Wy
indians, school days on the iron..e'
sighting gophers and badgers eau.
aising. and other typical phases "
hardship or prosperity.
II is not a novel, but the same char
acters appear and reappear IN tne
tory with a reality which impresses
the reader with confidence in the trutl
Il the narrative. 80,
"The Biography of Prairie Girl
will begin in the August number o
rhe Century and it will be illustrated
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-25
Maneuvers Of the squadron,

Washington, July 23.-The summer
maneuvers of the North Atlantic squadron
off the New England and middle Atlantic
coast have now actually begun. From
now until the end of the first of Septem-
Der the squadron will work out problems
prepared by Dewey or the general board
The picturesque feature Of the summers
work will be the attempt Of several wal
vessels representing an enemy to gain the
coast through vigilant defending squad
ron. The latter will send out scouts
and use it's utmost endeavors to locate the
invaders before any Of them may sliT
through the lines and put the guardian
of the nations safety to shame. The navy
department now announces that this fea
ture Of the maneuvers will take place from
the 10th to the 25th Of August, inclusive
The "war game" will cover an area o.
water 800 miles down the coast and per
haps 500 or more outward in the Atlantic
The division Of the North Atlantic squad
ron, divided into an attacking and de
fensive force, has been placed entirely il
the hands of Rear Admiral Higginson.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-25

Is run by the Northern Pacific be
tween Portland and Minneapolis ana
st. Paul through Tacoma, Seattle
Spokane. Butte, Livingston, Billings
Bismark and Fargo. Eight OF these
trains are ON the run daily, four east
and four west. Each is solid vesti
buled trains carrying standard and
Pullman Tourist sleepers. dining car
day coaches. mail, express and bag
gage car and the elegant observation
car. Each train is brilliantly lighted
with over 300 lights, and the beauty Of
1t all Ia, you can travel just as cheaply
on this train as on any other. Al
representatives will be glad to give
YOU additional Information. A. ID
Charlton, Assistant General Passenger
Agent, 255 Morrison street, Portland
Oregon.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-25

st. Paul, July 2O.-President Hill Of tn
Great Northern has placed at the disposal
Of Colonel R. w. Richardson, good roads
expert for the United States government.
a complete train with the privilege Of tax.
ing it over the lines Of the system wher-
ever he sees fit without cost.
The train win be employed in making
demonstrations Of road building through
the northwest. The cost of operating the
train will approximate 500 day and IN
itinerary Of 100 days is planned, repre-
senting the equivalent of cash subscrip
ton from the Great Northern of $4,000
The concession Of the Great Northern in
sures the holding of the national good
roads convention here during the week Of
the state fair.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-25
TRADE REPORT.

Bradstreet's report on trade last
week says: Weather developments
have been largely favorable and, cou-
makes an optimistic feeling In trade
and speculation. The future seems
more and more secure. but the imme-
date present does not In all instances
present SO satisfactory an appearance.
Warmer weather has continued to help
retail distribution, but has not in all
cases made up for the disadvantages
caused by the heretofore backward sea
sons. With few exceptions summer re
sort business has not equaled expecta
tions. Railway earnings are really fiat
tering, June returns on nearly 100000
miles Of road showing an aggregate
gain Of 8 per cent on this year. In the
matter of actual business improvement
is noted the demand for finished pro
ducts Of iron and steel; and lumber
seems to be recovering from the tenn
porary depression noted at the begin
ming of July.
Iron and steel trade conditions are
surprisingly good, but no more so thar
the manufacturers themselves, who a,
the middle Of July find the output FOL
the last half year practically booked
Wheat uncluding flour) exports fol
the week ended July II aggregate 3.
755.222 bushels, against 4.4O4.115 las
week, and 5,225,S20 in this week las
year. Wheat exports since July az
gregate 9,7S4,337 bushels, against IL,
763, 121 last season. Business failures
in the United States for the week end
ed July II number ia. as against 10!
last week, 20S in this week last year.
Failures in Canada number II
against % last week.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-25

Cape Haytien, Hayti, July 4.-The
local authorities here have notified the
consular corps that Cape Haytien is to be
attacked by land and sea, and that they
can not guarantee the safety of foreigners
The consuls have requested that the
French cruiser D'Assis, now at Port au
Prince, be sent here, but the French min.
lister there has replied that the situation
at Port au Prince does not permit the
sending Of the cruiser to Cape Haytien.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-25
How's Thiss

We offer one hundred dollars reward for any
case of Catarrh that can not be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENFY & CO.. Props. Toledo. o.
We the undersigned, have known F. ].
Cheney for the last Is years. and believe him
perfectly honorable In all business transact
lions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx. Wholesale Druggists. To-
wALbfINe. KINNAN & MARVIN. Wholesale
Druggists Toledo 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of .he system. Price 75c per bottle. Sold
by all druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-25
Get 4 Peppery Cook.

Cooks" said the wise woman'
"yary their cooking according to their
personal characteristics. Get char
acterless cook and you will find taste
less yiands set before you. Did you
ever notice that good cook is a very
peppery sort of person, as ruler
New York Times.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-25

Washington, July 22.-The bureau Of
insular affairs of the war department has
issued comparative statement showing
the customs revenues in the Philippine
archipelago for the first four months Of
1902, compared with the same period Of
1901, 1900 and 1899. For the four months
ended April 80, 1902, the customs revenues
were $0,S94,975; for the same period in
1899, $l,2l5,657; for 1900, 81, 1856, 234 and
for 1901, $2,777, 3Ol.
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The Observation Car.

Has barber shop and bath rooms
smoking and card rooms. library and
an elegant parlor for the ladies. and
all brilliantly lighted with electricity
and cooled with electric fans. Mighty
popular train, this. All agents will bt
glad to give you any information re
quired.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-25
St am Laundry In Sibsrls.

An American company recently
shipped complete steam laundry out
fit to Vladivostock, Siberia. 1t is the
first of its kind in that part Of the
world, and will be capable Of handling
1 900 pieces of linen day, with its
washers, it's centrifugal wringers and
it's large mangel.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-25
Extravasant.

Mr.. Fijjit-I understand the deacons
are going to cut our PASTORS salary
they don't think that an extravagant
salary harmonizes with the ethics OF
Christianity.
Mrs. Fijjit-How much is he getting.
Mr.. Fijjit-Seven hundred year.
Ohio State Journal.
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hemorrhage OF the lungs. He was GO
years of age.
The census bureau has issued bull
letin in the United States for the year
1900. 1t shows that at the time there
were 1,379, 673 farms in the entire coun-
try, which were valued at 1861, 694,-
PIT.
James W. Stahl, one Of the old set
settlers in Kalispell (Mont.l valley,
committed suicide In his home by
shooting himself in the head with q
large calibre rife. His head was COM
pletely severed from his body. He had
been blind for over year and his SUI
fering from other complications caused
his mind to become affected.
The official vote for governor at the
recent election, in Oregon, shows the
following result: Chamberlain (dem.),
41,s57; Furnish (rep.), 1851; Hun
saker (pro.), 3483; Ryan (socialist),
3771. Chamberlain's plurality, 276. r.
s. Bean, republican candidate for su.
preme Judge, received a plurality OF
17,146, the largest plurality ever given
candidate in Oregon.
Mrs. d. M. Durfee, wife Of Judge
Durfee of Philipsburg. Mont, was mys'
teriously shot and 1t Is thought fatally
wounded at Missoula. Mrs. Durfee had
been to see her dressmaker and was
on her way home when she was hit by
what Is thought to have been q stray
bullet. Little hope Is entertained fol
her life.
No tidings OF Tracy. the convict muir
derer and posse dodger, have been re
ceived and the pursuit Is abandoned
by officers, at least temporarily. That
Lewis Ward, the alleged Whatcon
gambling house booster and dime
novel hero. who has posed as Tracy!
friend and pretended to have beef
| Sheriff Cudihee's adviser in the recon
Sawyer lake fiasco, is a rank imposto
and was never at any time within
miles of the lonely cabin raided by tn
sheriff's posse last Thursday, is toda.
the talk of the entire underworld 0
Seattle.
A statement has been prepared q
| ING IHmlBTdtlOu bureau SuOWluS liz
number Of immigrants who arrived II
the United States, by countries. by tn
fiscal year 1902 as compared will
1901. The total arrivals Of the las
fiscal year were 64S.743 immigrants
and 82.055 other alien passengers
making a total of 73O.79S. This is q
Increase Of 160,S25 immigrants owe
1901. The principal increases durinI
the last year, as compared with 1901
were as follows:
| Austria Hungary, $500; Italy, In
Guiding Sicily and Sardinia. 43.379
Russian Empire and Finland, $1,000
Japan, 9O01; Sweden, 1868; Germa
Empire, 6653: Norwa, 523c; Greece
2194; Denmark, zoos.
Following are the names Of the cour
tries from which the largest number Q
immigrants came during the last fiscs
yeIr:
Italy, including Sicily and Sardinis
1895; Austria Hungary, 171,SS9; Ru
sian Empire and Finland, 107,347; Sw'
den, 3O,S9S: Ireland. 29,138; Germa
Empire, 2S,304; Norway, 17,4S4; japan
14.270; England, 1855.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-25
"vvhere 10 Hunt and Fish,"

WHITE 20 rVUUS anu V1s''
Northern Pacific's new game book
is now ready for distribution. Illustra.
lions Of live game particular feature
Four full pages from Seton-Thompson's
drawings made specially for this book.
Send address with six cents and book
will be mailed to you by Chas. 8. Fee,
G.. F. and T. A., st. Paul, Mimi.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-25

Hamburg, July 24.-The survivors Of
the steamship Primus Of Hamburg, which,
with 1856 passengers of board, was cut in
two and sunk by the tug Hansa, say that
90 of those who We're on board that vessel
at the time of the disaster are missing.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-25

Hell suppose you know I'm singing
at your church now.
She-No, didn't.
He-But surely your brother Jack
told you had joined the choir there.
She-Oh, yes; he did tell me that
Philadelphia Press.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-25
A Fine Library,

OF 140 volumes of the best literature
is found on each of the Northern
Pacific's NORTH Coast Limited" trains.
Don't forget that these are the only
trains operated in the west that are
lighted throughout by electricity.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-25
Botha and Delarey to Europe.

Pretoria, July 24.-Generals Botha and
Delarey, with their secretaries, have left for
Cape Town, EN- route for Europe. General
Dewet will accompany them on their
journey to the coast. The date Of their
return from Europe has not been definitely
announced.
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The Freedom Seemed Queer.

cot course you were given the free.
dom of the city,"
eyes," answered the distinguished
visitor, s'but had to keep 30 close to
a regular schedule, under the strict sur
Vigilance of 80 many committees, that
it was hard to realize how free I was "
Washington Star.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-25
An llnpIeasant Effect.

"Miss smilax out? Didn't she get
my note this morning."
"sure, sor, thought it was bill,
from the face che made. "-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
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Surprise.

"Were you surprised when I pro.
posed?" he asked.
WELL" she replied, thoughtfully,
IT YVES not so surprised that you pro-
posed as I was that you did not propose
on some previous occasions. Chicago
Post.
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Wonderland 1902.

Is being called for from every part
Of the country. Libraries, schools,
reading rooms and homes all want the
Northern Pacific's latest. Send 6
cents for it to Chas s. Fee, G. P. and
7. A., at st. Paul, MINI.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-25
Ii Memory Of Dr.. Jobn.on,

DR.. Johnson's long association with
the Strand, London, is to be commem-
GRATED by placing beautiful stained
glass window in st. Clement Danes
chapel.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-25

For accidents, bruises. cuts, sprains
and all painful ailments-Hamlin's
Wizard Oil beats anything in the way
of medicines.