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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09
Science Scores a Fresh Victory

The bacillus which causes summer COM
PLANT in IL fants having been discovered,
science must now set to work to find It's
antidote. The first long step toward re-
duCiug the fatal effects of that dread dis
ease has been taken. But too much should
not be expected TO follow at once from it.
II may be some years before the specific
cure or minimizing toxin has been found.
The bacillus which causes phthisis, or con-
sumption. has long been isolated and yet
science Is far from finding its enemy DR..
Koch thought he had found it, but his
theory was not proved to the satisfaction
of physicians. and there is today no agree
meut that any distinctive cure" for tuber-
CulOsis exists within the assured control
of medical practitioners. CoincidentaI with
the announcement that the germ of sum-
mer complaint has been found comes a
statement by the New York health authori-
ties, who have been engaged of late in a
systematic attempt to reduce the death
rate from this cause. They declare that
In consequence Of a thorough system of
Inspections through the tenements and the
general instruction of the people in the
preparation of foods for babies the mortal
ity Is steadily decreasing. To improper
diet is attributed most of the trouble In
thiS connection. let II is striking fact
that 1t was the death Of a multi-million-
aires grandchild that led to the estab-
lishmeEt Of the Institution for the spe-
Clal search for the bacillus of summer
complaint. The disease strikes children of
both the rich and the poor, and cannot be
attributed exclusively to improper diet or
to filth-tainted milk. The statistics fur
nished by the New York health board are
appalling. II appears that no less than 10
per cent Of the total deaths In the two
cities OF New York and Brooklyn in 1886
were OF children under five years of age.
This percentage has decreased until in 1899
80 III per cent Of the total deaths were of
this class. Any advance. therefore, in the
efficacy of treatment Of the diseases COM
mon To infancy will have marked effect
upon the total general death rate to which
they now contribute so heavily
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09
Filming Auto Scorchers.

IL mas often been observed that the aver
age line imposed upon law-breaking auto
mooilists is utterly ineffective as a punish
rnent or deterrent. The owner of a racing
machine Is usually very wealthy man.
Indeed, he must be In order to pay $4,000
or 10000 for high-power machine capable
or breaking the speed laws and endangerinr
iife To fine him SO. or even $50, therefore,
Is merely to add lightly to the annual cost
OF the maintenance of his toy. and It Is alb
surd to expect to find q corrective influence
IN such penalty. Yesterday on Long
Island one Of the Vanderbilt family was
assessed $40 for racing his machine. He
paid 1t laughingly and departed In giee. In
Connecticut racer who was trying to
break the record between Stamford ana
New York was caught and fined SIS which
he paid. expressing only his regret that his
race had been interfered with. II would
perhaps not be fair to some antomobilists
to greatly increase the fines, for there ara
occasional cases Of accidental or uninten-
tfonal violation OF the law. But the fine
might be levied on an increasing scale for
second. third and subsequent offsnses, per-
haps with imprisonment a. a climax In
case Of persistent violations. In cities the
license Of the chauffeur should be forfeited
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09
Maine.

The result in Maine meets the average ex-
pectatfOns Not even Mr.. Carmack-who
was quizzed for awhile about rainbow he
located in that quarter of the heavens
could have been taken by surprise by this
mornings dispatches from the pine tree
state. Maine is a republican stronghold.
The national policies of that party are
thoroughly approved there. The leading
ones as they stand today show the impress
of the Maine touch. Mr.. Blaine antedated
Mr.. Mckinley as champion of reciprocity
Mr.. Reed when Speaker of the House put
free coinage bill to sleep. Mr.. Dingley
succeeded Mr.. Mckinley as the apostle of
protection. And Mr.. Littlefeld Is the most
prominent antitrust republican representa-
tive in the present Congress. Why should
not Maine go republican?
The pluralities are large. although 1t is
stated that the vote was light. Both par
ties suffered a reduction. The easy-goIng
philosopher will find no difficulty in ac
counting for the republican loss of IA per
cent. or the democratic loss of II per cent.
The one he will attribute to republican con-
fidence. The republican who had an en-
gagement simply said to himself. "Oh, the
state Is safe anyhow The other he will
attribute to democratic encouragement. The
democrat who had an engagement simply
said to himself. oh, we'll what's the use?
We are not in it,
a point of note Is the fact that Maine in
the next House will be represented by the
same men who represent her in the present
House. 1t is a praiseworthy policy of the
Maine people to keep competent men in
commission in Washington. Her delegation
In Congress. owing to this policy, was IN
changed for many years, and the changes
that then took place were produced by death
and resignation. Her present House MEM
bership IS comparatively new. but 1t IS
gaining fast upon the attention of the
country. Mr.. Lttlefeld in particular has
exhibited qualities of much force and
brilliant congressional career seems as
sured for him. He ran we'll yesterday
Is this Maine result indicative of the No
Vember national result? 1t may point that
way. ana then again IT may not 1t is not
likely to produce apathy on either side in
the debatable territory. Both sides, wisely
enough, will continue to hustle. A good deal
of work is going on under the surface, and
this Is cut out for the whole of the cam
paign- Control of the next House, either
way, Will represent hard work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09
MASSACHUSETTS,.

If George Fred Williams is to write the
platform for the Massachusetts, democrats
this year We have a sufficient explanation
of Mr.. Olney's indisposition to preside over
the state convention. The two statesmen
are not in agreement as to national policies.
The younger Is an enthusiastic Bryan man.
He regards the Nebraskan as both leader
and friend of the people. Organism there
fore is precisely to his taste The elder
statesman holds other views. He support
ed Mr.. Bryan In 1900. but did not approve
OF his platform. Neither free silver nor
anti-expansOn is on Mr.. Olneys card He
voted two years ago against the influence
Of what he described syndcated wealth
How will Mr.. Williams express himself this
year? VIII he speak as openly as Mr.. John
son of Ohio did? Or will he employ some
diplomatic. roundabout way of committing
the bay state democracy afresh to free sill
yer? This announcement lends something
OF interest TO the Massachusetts situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09
The Missouri Boodlers.

The city OF St. Louis has been doing val
liable work OF late in unearthing and mov-
Ing to punish a series of corruption enter
prises which have affected the honesty of
municipal officials. The latest development
Is startling In showing the extent TO which
the bribery game was carried and the bust
nesslike methods adopted by the corrupt
legislators In marketing their votes. Ac-
cordtpg to the confession OF the returned
fugitive a group of legislators organized for
the purpose of extorting money from cor
porations seeking favors and franchises
from the city. They sought chances to
block legitimate bills until bought off and
put themselves in the way of fostering, for
pay, dishonest measures which could not
command a majority IL presented on their
merits. In one case the combine held
their votes" as the confession runs. on
certain lighting bills for SAT 800. In another
case, that OF a railway company, the sup
port OF these members cost SIS 200. which
was deposited In strong box and paid out
when the votes were cast. Evidently the
price was rising.
1t Is reassuring TO find tina. there was no
honor among these thieves. They permitted
one OF their number to suffer as a scape-
goat and when he had fed to Mexico and
was beyond the reach OF extradition pro-
ceedings they refused to send him money
for his support. He thereupon turned in
former. There 10 hope that whenever q
large number OF men engage in such .
criminal enterprise some Of them will weak
en- and betray the swindie, or that there
will be a quarrel over the division OF the
spoils- Such transactions nowadays are too
complex to be managed without risk Of de-
lection
There 10 not the least question that other
cities can md ground for similar proceed
inss IL the prosecuting oficials are wiling.
Inc dinicuity Is that there II E5f s3ws "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09
An Equitable Arrangemet.

Il understand" said the newcomer, that
you are going to make the saloons pay
an enormous license fee"
That's the word answered Three-ingar
Sam: "ee-normous."
I'm glad to know that you are doing
what you can to discourage rum traffic in
Crimson Guich."
We don't expect to discourage anything.
We Jest fingered 1t out that as long as the
saloons Is gettin' about all the money it
was only proper fur 'em to pay about all
the taxes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09

after a second or third conviction. In the
rural districts heavy fines imposed at In
tervals along the routes most generally fol-
lowed by the speeders would soon teach
their lessons. especially II repetitions OF
such offenses were followed by the forfeit
ture of all right to use the abused thor
oughfare. To the end Of success in this re-
form movement for the public safety every
automobile should be registered and Its
identity advertised by conspicuous num-
Der. This Is done in most other cities than
Washington, which has yet to take this i'm
portant step toward reducing the danger
in the streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09
Prosperity!



The call for more laborers to harvest the
grain OF the northwest is echoed by a sim
liar cry from the cotton belt Of the south
The industrial development of the lumber
and mineral districts of the gulf states is
going on almost as rapidly as the expansion
Of industrial and commercial interests In
the northwest. The whole nation Is like a
great garden set about with workshops,
ana yet we have but begun to Occupy the
land Sentiment in Alaska Is enthusiastic
over the prospect that that country Will. in
a Few years re-echo to the clang Of stamp
mills and pour hundred kinds Of products
through Seattle as the ex-Russian colony
rises like another California. to the fiisnity
of statehood. In such conditions the tramp
OF the middle and eastern states is a re-
proach to the good sense of the people
some way should be found to make every
healthy vagrant an Garner of the bread he
eats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09
An Appreciative Auditor

Katydid singin' when the shadows gather
roun'
Singin bout de leaves dat gwineter tumble
to de groun'
Sinsin bout de apple dat is hangin' on de
tree.
Katydid Is singin' Jes' as happy as kin be.
Slngin' bout de 'possum dat is gwinter be
sweet,
Singin' bout persimmons dat'n soon be fit
to eat,
Singn' bout de oyster dats a-waitin' fob
de stew
Miss Katydid, l does enjoy a-listenin' to
you!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09
SHOOTING STARS.
A Harsh Estimate.

What position will friend take on
this mOmen.ous question:" asked the
grandlloquent man.
Position" echoed Senator Sorghum, alb
sent mindedly: "oh, he'll take pretty nearly
any position that's open, provided there's a
salary attached to it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09
The Tariff.
From the Portland OreRopian.

The tariff was made for man, not man
Tor the tarin. 1t is not an ideal or a prin-
clpie. Dut q bundle of schedules on yards,
pounds. and articles, to be tnteiiieentiv and
prosaically adjusted from time to time.
with consideration to production, foreign
supply and domestic demand. factories ex-
isencies and treasurys needs. At its best
1t Is plain. simple. practical instrument Of
common sense craftsmanship. It becomes
q principle only when 1t is exalted to the
place OF an idol. and then 1t Is a principle
both vicious and mischieyous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09

The Missourlans who voted for those
eighteen boodling legislators should today
feel individually responsible for their scan
dalous actions. Greater care in selecting
candidates for the party tickets and greater
independence in scratching the names Of
suspected men would go far toward lessen
ing the opportunity Of the bribe-giving cor
porations to corrupt legislators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09

Did You know" said the young man
who tries to pose as handy volume of in
formation, that there WAS a time when 1t
was considered crime for a man to kiss
his wife on Sunday"
Indeed rejoined Miss Cayenne, land
now there are number of instances in
which 1t would probably be looked on more
as penance!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09
A Financier.

Yes" said the man who looked care
worn and dusty, that's a mighty poor
mule"
We'll. you may consider yourself lucky
that he's the only one"
Il dunno about that. If I'd had seventy
five or eighty more like him / might O got
red O. the bunch by sellin 'em to the gov
er'ment."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09

The carriage which while conveying the
President was smashed by trolley car has
been purchased for exhibition purposes.
American curiosity enables many a man to
turn IAN honest penny"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09
Honor to William Crair.

From the Hartford OOufant
Honor to the memory of William Craig.
secret service man! He died at his post. IN
the performances Of his duty. What soldier
the President yesterday. in speakinr ~
him. He waA indeed, faithfuI-faNhfui
unto death. The words should be carved
on hts gravestone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09

When President Roosevelt insists that a
man ought to learn to shoot. he does not
mean to offer any yelled encouragement to
the man with the rapid-f1re camera.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09

Mr.. Harold Vanderbilt. aged 81, was ar
rested for speeding his automobile on Long
Island. The feeling between the natives
and the millionaire sojourners in rural sec
lions near New York may yet amount to
vendetta
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09

A Maine woman punished her boy for
smoking cigarettes by compelling him to
smoke cigar. Even If the habit sticks
she will have selected the less of two evils.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09
R~ys
>A>

The King of Spain is said to be thinking
of getting married. Any lady who is con-
sidering Alfonso as a possible spouse might
do well to wait a few years until he is more
Sett cd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09

During the present troublous times in
PENNSYLVANIA Judge Pennypacker manages
10 Keep pretty well in the background
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09

MI Schwab may now rejoice in having
at last arranged matters so that he may
pick I'D newspaper without seeing an in
terview with himself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09

Ihe Washington base ball enthusiasts are
again turning their attention to the glorious
possibilities of next season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09

With the Pennsylvania strike and New
York politics. Senator Plat has the burden
OF much business on his shoulders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09
The Result.

An author wrote a little book.
Which started quite a quarrel:
The folk who read it frowned on it
And said 1t was immoral
They babe him write a proper screed.
He said that he would try it.
He did. They found no fault with 1t
And neither did they buy it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09
~

There Is still a lingering impression in
Iammanv that Richard Croker, like an old
fre-engine horse. will be unable to keep
from trying to set the pace when he hears
the gong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09

If warmth Of indignation could be prac-
ticaly utilized there would be little to fear
from a shortage of coal this winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09

Mr.. Jim Tiilman of South Carolina could
not be much angrier If some one had &C.
cused him of making an unwarranted
statement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09

Newport has become so interested in the
war game that it has almost forgotten its
ping pong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09

Halti's trouble with Germany Will re-
mind that country that II is under certain
obligations to keep the peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09
49,

Tom l. Johnson has been 50 loyal TIA.
Mr.. Bryan should not hesitate about givir g
him a certificate Of life membership in the
PARTY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09
WIN Thsyf

From the Indianapolis News.
Can Hiu. Bryan. Watterson and Cleys-
land join hands and dance around the Tom
Johnson rOsybuShf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09

OIn order to avoid delays on ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
Office, but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Depart
ments, according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-09
Artistic Art Goods.
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W % same % spreads nun so size 79c.
First Floors Section
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1902-12-25
w. w. Harvey.

In this issue will he found the
formal announcement Of w. w.
Harvey for the Office of sheriff.
Wallace Harvey needs no introduce
ton to the voters of Tishomingo
county. His whole life, except 4
years spent in the war, has been
lived inside the limits of the coun-
ty. He has filled the Office of sher-
if two terms, and there is not Il
scratch against his record as u
county official. He is fearless,
honest, incorruptible and compe-
tent, and his past record is the
best guarantee possible OF what he
will be in the future. That he will
be powerful and potent factor in
the race will be disputed by none.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1902-12-25

DIED-At the residence of her
son.in-law, Mr.. w. N. Morgan, in
luka On the DIST of December,
Mrs. Ann h. Still LACED G6, of pneu-
monia. Mr.. Stills husband died
about four wears ago, and since
that time she has resided alternate
ly with her bieraaughters at Nash
villo and ct this place. She was a
consecrated Christian woman, of
retiring disposition, kind and gen.
tie in manners and full of good
deeds. She was very much attach
ed to her grand children and moth
ing delighted her more than to be
in their society. She was sick on
ly few days and was laid to rest
Ia the Iuka cemetery, Rev. l.. K.
Burress conducting the funeral SER
vice Mt the grave.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1902-12-25
500 Reward 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at
least one dreaded disease that
science has been able to cure in oil
its stages and that is Catarrh.
Halls Catarrb Cureis the only pos
tive cure now known to the medl-
cal fraternity. Catarrh being n
constitutional disease requires u
constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system,
thereby destroying the foundation
of the disease and giving the pa
tient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature to
doing its ork. The proprietors
have SO much faith in its curative
powers, that they offer one hun
dred dollars for any case of Ca
tarrh that it fails to cure. Send
for list of testimonials. Address
FL Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists, T5cts.
Halls Family Pills 2
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1902-12-25
A Million Voices

Could hardly express the thanks of
Homer Hall, of West Point, la. Lis
ten why: A severe cold had set
tied on his lungs, causing most
obstinate cough. Several physi-
Clans said he had consumption, but
could hot help him. When all
thought ne doomed he began to
use DR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, and writes--''it com
pletely cured me and sa2ed my
life. now weigh 227 lbs" It's
positively guaranteed for Coughs
and Colds and Lung troubles Price
scots and S1.0O. Trial bottles free
at Barnett's drug store. II
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1902-12-25

VIII Myrick, young man who
lives 3 miles south of town, reports
that he was attacked by two ne
groes in tho road near his resi-
dence, last Friday, and struck over
the head stick, rendering HIM un-
conscious for some time. In this
state he wandered around for SOM
time. When he came to himself
he went home, got his gun and
hunted for the negroes, but in vain.
He did not know them and has
been unable to locate them.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1902-12-25

Don't forget the old man
with the fish on his back.
For nearly thirty years he
has been travelling around the
world, and is still travelling,
bringing health and comfort
wherever he goes.
To the consumptive he
brings the strength and flesh
he so much needs.
To all weak and sickly
children he gives rich and
strengthening food.
To thin and pale persons
he gives new firm flesh and
rich red blood.
Children who first saw the
old man with the fish are now
grown up and have children
of their own.
He stands for SCOTS Emul-
sion of pure cod liver ola
delightful food and a natural
tonic for children, for old folks
and for all who need flesh and
strength.
SCOTT g. BOVINE, Chemists.
4O9-415 Pearl Street, New York.
soc. and $1.OO: all druggists.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1902-12-25
To the Ladies'.

wish to say to my friends that
l am still agent for Butterick's De-
lineator and not be able to call on
you at your homes, take this means
of notifying you that all subscrip-
tons with price $1.00) sent to my
residence or handed to Miss Carrie
Reid at bank, will be thankfully re-
ceived and given my immediate
attention.
MRS. M. 4. DEARDOLPH.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1902-12-25
The Pride Of Heroes.

Many soldiers in the last war
wrote to say thai for Scratches,
Bruises, Cuts, Wounds, Corns, SSor-
Feet and Stiff Joints, Bucklcn's Ar
Mica Salve is the best in the world.
Same for Burns, Scalds, Coils, UlT
GERS, Skin Eruptions and piles. II
cures or no pay. Only 25c Mt Bar
nett's drug store. IL