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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
Far Eastern War Talk.

There has been no verification of the dis
patch which came a few days ago from
Odessa describing the terms of a demand
made by Japan and England upon China
that she require Russia to withdraw from
Manchuria. The time-limit of five days.
stated in the dispatch, has expired and
there is therefore no reason to regard the
report as authentic. Meanwhile, interest
Ing facts are reported from a point closer
to the scene of activity than Odessa. A
conference was held at Port Arthur the
other day attended by all the chief Russian
diplomatic and military officials stationed
in China and Manchuria. The subject Of
the discussion was kept a secret, but 1t is
assumed to have been the future conduct
of Russia In the I.aio Tung peninsula. 1t
Is now stated that China was invited to
send a representative to the conference. blu:
declined because of the possibility that his
presence would be interpreted by England.
Japan and other powers a sign Of too
intimate a relationship between China and
and an accurate forecast of the future on
the part Of China's astute managers.
There Is sudden and marked revival of
war talk in the far east, but 1t Is traceable
to no particular source. Both Japan and
Russia seem to be growing restless In
Japan there is no apparent division of the
public sentiment against Russia, although
some of the anti-ministerial elements are
inclined to deprecate this sentiment for
purely political purposes. But the opposi-
ton Is at the same time berating the gov
eminent for not being better prepared for
war. There hints In the latest dis
patches of disposition in Japan to act in
dependently of England in the premises
Ever since the formation of the offensive
and defensive alliance between these two
powers Japan has strained i'll the LEASH
while England has held back her more In
pulsive associate. Over in Port Arthur
the Russian newspapers are assuming Il
pointedly bellicose tone. doubtless in con-
sequence of tips from headquarters Rus
sian newspapers more surely reflect the
policies of the government than do those Of
any Other country. While rabidiy belliger-
emit publications may not always Indicate
that the government intends to go to war,
they at least may be interpreted as indI-
eating hat the government wishes the rest
OF the world to believe that it is ready 10
20 to war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
Durbin Of Indiana.

A Durbin vice presidential boom has been
launched. Will it prosper? There can De
no doubt that the governor of Indiana has
very favorably impressed the country by
the energy and decision with which he mas
met the mob spirit in his state. He mas
not only spoken for law and order. out
acted in their behalf. And law and order
are an issue now. The mob spirit Is strong
in many quarters and seems to be grow
ing. Too many officials, high and low. show
disposition to temporize. and even to de-
fer to it. Gov Durbin is of a different
kind. He stands for the proper authority,
and executes with courage and fidelity the
commission which the people have put into
his hands Growing out of this is the sug-
gestion that Roosevelt and Durbin may
strike the republican fancy next year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
Hot Weather Truths.

The present hot weather is continuously
severe enough to warrant serious thought
on the part of all persons who are COM
PEELED to be active during the day. Over
exertion is dangerous and overindulgence
of any sort is an invitation of trouble
The streets are baking and the air that
moves through them has few of the quail
ties that impart strength. If workers can
sit quietly alongside of electric fans they
can keep from intense discomfort, but for
each of such persons there are hundreds
who must toll in close quarters where the
air cannot be changed and where no breeze
ever penetrates. or out in the open. where
the direct rays of the sun work their bale
full influence.
These should keep the mind as far as pos
sible from the subject of the heat. Avoid
the thermometer. Avoid weather topics.
Try to be cheerful and whenever the heat
thought intrudes itself consider that hot
as it is it might be much worse
Sudden dosing of the stomach with iced
drinks is dangerous, especially IL there Is
no food in 1t. 1t is more important that
this important organ be kept supplied with
solids than with so-called cooling liquids.
box of crackers kept close at hand for
an occasional nibble Is better than a pitcher
of Ice water. This keeps the stomach in
good order by giving it normal work to do
and prevents congestion of the blood in
the brain. The digestive organs are slim
ulated rather than chilled and checked.
Hearty eating is not so dangerous in hot
weather as injudicious eating. 1t is the
kind rather than the quantity of food that
tells in such a season. Under-ripe fruit Is
always bad and especially so with the sys-
tenn under it's usual tone. Ice cream is OF
questionable wisdom. Only when it is
above the least suspicion as to purity and
freshness is it safe. Drug store fntemper-
ance is quite as bad in some respects in
hot weather as saloon intemperance, and
the drinking of soda water may easily be
carried to a dangerous excess.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
Reformed,

I'm glad to hear that you have turned
over a new leaf" said the man with a
bunch of tracts. Il have your solemn
promise that you will never commit another
burglary?"
"You have" answered the occupant of
the cell
''No doubt you have been brought to this
change of heart by the tracts 1 gave you"
ut wasn't the tracts SO much as the
newspapers. There's no use in breaking
open a mans house to get his money. The
thing to do is to work out neat little get
rich-q quick game, open an Office and let him
bring his wages to you"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
The Palma Trophy Won.

Good news from Bisley! The American
rifle team wins from that representing
Great Britain by fifteen points in the In
ternational match for the Palma trophy!
This is the right sort of victory 1t really
means more than the capture or successful
defense of an Americas cup. 1t stands for
practical craftsmanship on the part OF
the fighting forces Of the republic superior
to that of the fighters representing Great
Britain. A rousing reception is the due OF
the crack shots when they return home
with the great trophy, sign Of the rifle
championship of the world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
Mr.. Bryan and Sociology.

The following from Omaha is interesting
II true:
civilian Jennings Bryan Is going to
Europe to study sociological conditions
under monarchical forms OF government.
Mr.. Bryan today stated to friend that
early in September he would sail for Eu-
rope to be absent four months. He will be
accompanied by his daughter.
England, Scotland, Ireland. France, Ger
many and probably Italy will be toured by
Mr.. Bryan, who will pay particular atten-
ton to the condition of the working people,
their modes of living. privileges. rights.
&C.. as compared with the middle class IN
the United States. Among his friends 1t Is
said he will write book of his impress
sions.''
It was Henry Watterson who few years
ago advised Mr.. Bryan to go abroad and
take look around. He pointed out the
advantages of travel to a man of Mr.. Bry-
ans alertness and ambition; how 1t would
minister both to his happiness and to his
usefulness. Is Mr.. Bryan now acting on
that nudge? Has he decided that there is
gain for him in a personal inspection Of
conditions and influences outside Of his
own country? The itinerary suggested
should add materially to the sum of his
knowledge, and afford him material not
only for a book, but lectures and stump
speeches. For in Mr.. Bryan's case the
tongue Is mightier than the pen.
Sociology and not finance is to be the
subject of investigation. Is Mr.. Bryan
shifting his ground? Is he entering upon a
new crusade? He passed from the tariff to
silver very smoothly and shrewdly. He
abandoned no ground he had ever taken
on the question of taxation He simply
seized and made his own the newer Ques-
ton of the money supply. He found that
the people were thinking more about
money than the forms Of taxation. and he
jumped into leadership on the new issue.
1t was a bold stroke. but well executed. and
while he missed the presidency, he gained
both fame and fortune. He has been the
principal figure in his party for seven years,
and for four of them its master, and he Is
today a rich man.
Is Mr.. Bryan preparing to pass from
silver to sociology? He has not we know,
abandoned any ground on the silver ques-
ton. He has repeatedly assured the coun-
try of that. But does he realize that silver,
for the time being at least, has lost it's hold
on public attention? And is it his opinion
that sociology Is the coming question?
Does he read in the signs of the times, in
the general unrest and the growth and &C
tivity of labor organizations. the promise
of new issue for next years national
campaign? And is he meditating a new ap-
peal to the country?
The effort of the Cleveland people so far
has been to 'harmonize'' Mr. Bryan as to
silver. Suppose Mr.. Bryan should not press
silver next year, but sociology. What an
swer would the Cleveland people make to
that?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11

From the Brooklyn Eagle.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
And there's another item: Because you
eat big course dinners in winter. when you
are moro active and need more fuel, don't
consider yourself bound to eat the same
sort of dinners now. Try cold dishes, less
meat, more vegetables, especially salads,
iced tea, ice cream, fruits, and after the
meal take life as easily as circumstances
permit. For this, rocking chairs and ham,
mocks were made: for this. beaches were
mercifully dispensed along the edge of the
water. Encourage the oldest daughter to
play on the piano-no jigs. mind. but largos
and adagios. tranquilizing and disposing to
contemplation. With Chopin and lemonade,
with Schubert and sherbet, with Mendels-
sohn and lobster, one may weather out
more kinds of summers than we have had
so far, and be thankful for the privilege
Don't get mad about the weather 1t makes
IT all the worse,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
Criminal Pranking.

Fun is one thing. folly is another. A jo-
cose spirit is admirable until 1t becomes
cruel Thsr 1t is both contemplate and
reprehensble. The practical joker is almost
invariably e fool himself, else he would not
continually try to make fools Of others.
usually his best friends. A party Of these
IDIOTS the other day up in New York state
came across copperhead snake on the
ground. They thought it was dead and
conceived the project OF carrying It back
to their camp and fiinging It in the face of
one of their companions. whom they had
left asleep. They did so. Laughing heartily
the while In anticipation OF the fright of the
victim OF this overwhelmingly funny prank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
Midsummer Political Gossip.

When in doubt play trumps. Thus are
card players advised. When hard up for
news reconstruct the Presidents cabinet,
suggest a new man for the presidency, or
find a new field for some official Of note
and influence. Thus are political gossips
advised.
The cabinet, these warm and dull days,
receives no little attention. Mr.. Root re-
turns again and again to his law practice
in New York. In fact, 1t Is difficult to keep
track of him. When he is not on his way
to reopen his office over there, he is on his
way to attend to his official duties here.
Mr.. Knox is hardly so much of a favorite
in this way, but he is not altogether ne
elected. Every now and then he is repre-
sented as impatient to resume his work at
Pittsburg. and as being held here with the
greatest difficulty. Mr.. Hay, we are as
sured. is tired of 1t all. and longs for rest
and privacy. He may lose his patience and
throw up his Office any time.
1t was only the other day that Mr.. Hanna
was made to dispose Of all his business in
terests. He had found himself overloaded
with engagements Business was pulling
him in one direction and politics in another.
He could not obey both calls. He had de-
cided therefore to let business slide and de-
he might be expected to be more active
than ever in the field of his choice, and to
play the game up to the limit. Free-handed
now, he might even try for the presidency.
notwithstanding his expressions in favor Of
Mr.. Roosevelt.
Today Mr. Quay has his inning. His
house is being set in order for him, and he
is expected to retire at the close of his
present term in the Senate. He will only
say in reply to question that he has
nothing further to TASK of the people Of
Pennsylvania for himself. But maybe his
lieutenants will see to 1t that he doesn't
have to ask for another term as senator
In which event it is difficult to conceive of
their losing favor with their chief.
But this gossip is not without its in
struction. That Mr.. Root and Mr.. Knox
are serving the government al a pecunary
loss to themselves is fact. Each could
tomorrow resume a law practice which
would pay him ten times as much as the
government pays him. That Mr.. Hay
would enjoy his library and his ease we
may well believe. But at the same time
these men have pride in their official work
and 81 patriotic inspiration in performing
it, and ease and money do not control
them. And such men are the hope and
stay of good government in the United
States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11

Yesterday mornings official weather fore
cast assured the public that it would be
fair Friday With showers on Saturday.
This mornings forecast declares that L
will be fair today with showers on Sunday
This manana method of predicting cooling
rains smacks intoierably of the torture in
fiicted by the gods of old upon one Tan
talus. before whom flowed a stream which
his thirsty lips could never quite reach
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
Two Pictures.

If I were king! Oh naughty phrase!
What splendid fancies does it raise!
The world should group about my throne
And men should heed my will alone.
The joys that pomp and power bring
Should all be mine II I were king.
Yon frightened wretch with covering stride
Has slaves who walk with loftier pride.
His faltering lips give command.
He hides from the assassin's hand.
He lives. a hattered cheated thing,
Oh, monstrous fate. IL I were king!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11

It Is hoped that John Burroughs associa-
tion with Mr.. Roosevelt will not lead to
an abandonment OF the mild and agreeable
poesy of his character. Mr. Burroughs as
q martial. bear-hunting athlete would be
very unsatisfactory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
Wasted Effort

'Have you ever made any effort to get
work."
yes, indeed" answered Meandering
Mike. 81 once got work fur tree different
members of my family, but none Of ca
would take it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
Safe.

what do you think Of my ew rovel?"
said the industrious author.
You are safe in one respect" said the
inconsiderate friend. There Is nothing in
it good enough to put you under the suspi-
cion of plagiarism"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11

A Boston man says that men who will
not wed are towards. This idea Of matri-
mony as test of courage is not altogether
happy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
July Temperature.

This summer drinking water
We needn't boil the stuff;
Just stand it in the window
And twill soon be hot enough.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11

1t is alarming to note the number Of gen.
tlemen who scream every time the vice
presidential bee comes near them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11

This is the time of year when "Chau-
tauquas" benefit large number OF people
especially the lecturers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11

This years corn crop is comparatively
small, but there is no cornbread trust to
disturb the prospect of joy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11

London has been having the warmest
weather of the year. 1t is a pleasure to
know that this is the correct thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11

with scarcity of coal threatened in win
ter and scarcity Of cotton goods in summer
these are indeed troublesome times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11

eff common-sense grown folks" said
Uncle Eben, was as numerous as uncom-
mon smaht children dar wouldn' be so much
trouble bout runnin' de gov'ment"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11

It is hoped that no Colombian statesmen
have gotten the idea that the canal project
Is a plum tree to be shaken with care and
elaboration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
It May Be So.

From the Louisville (Ky) Post.
Pittsburg uses over $1O00.OOo worth of
water each year. You would not think 1t,
to look at her face
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
Working Full Time.

From the Denver Republican.
It is evident that nothing is going to make
the Vice Presidential Boomers Union take
q layoff for the summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11

There is room for suspicion that great
deal of unauthentic information has been
circulated in connection with the pope's ILL
ness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
Sure Thing.

From the Baltimore Herald.
A cablegram that travels around the
earth Is liable to have its dates mixed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11

A watermelon famine is threatened. There
seems to be no end to the tribulations OF
the colored race. .s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11

The season now threatens to be one con-
tfnuOuS hot wave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
SHOOTING STARS.

Russia declines to take the chip off It's
shoulder even in the case of old friend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11

Kansas has had politicians enough. The
demand now is for farm hands
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11

We desire to call attention
to the new tan Oxfords for
men, made on the fashion
able dead fiat" lasts, in
blucher and straight laced eff
fects, which is the most styl-
ish footwear of the sea-
son; also the new white
buckskin and white and gray
linen Oxfords with and with
out rubber soles. The latter
are shown in varied assort-
ment for men, women, misses
and children. The rubber
sole Oxfords being adapted
splendidly for yachting or
tennis wear and for steam
ship wear as well.
The cleverest ideas in cool
footwear are the barefoot
sandals for men, women and
children. If you've had
trouble elsewhere getting
large sizes you'll appreciate
the complete line shown here.
One matter we desire to
speak of to those who are
going away for an extended
trip. Leave measurements
of your foot here before you
go and you may order by
mail with the certain assur-
ance that you'll get a correct
fit in anything you order.
A perfectly equipped mail or
der department.
B. Rich's Sons,
Ten-one F-Cor. Tenth.
Entire building-'phone "one-fif
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
elf they're Rich's Shoes
they're proper"
Ten-one F-Cor. Tenth.
Entire buiidins-'phone ''One-afu.~
Rich's
Summer
Footwear
Reduced.

Twice a year-July and
January-we close out all
footwear that remains after
each seasons selling. Keeps
this stores stock always up
to the minute, and such it
must be to retain the leader
ship.
Offers to you the oppor-
tunity to get the most dis
tinctive and exclusive foot
wear at a splendid saving.
Many lines are broken in
sizes, but you'll have no
trouble in getting your size
in some style which is to
your liking.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-20
AN Average Idiots
Summer
Vacation.
By Nicholas Memo

Their hearts and their collars were high
with hope and gloss starch as they pic
tured to themselves the delights OF a real
home in the country that they were soon
to taste. They would rise early IN the
morning when all the world was bathed
in sunshine and fresh buttermilk, and
list to the sweet carol of the birds and
exc the hired man as he Jared forth to
tap the brindle heifer in the back pasture
or to commit assault and battery on the
sweet scented clover in the meadow abaft
the barn. They dreamed sweet dreams OF
the new mown eggs and the fresh laid
honey that should gladden. their sensitive
palates, Of milk innocent OF the corrod-
Ing touch of eau de Croton and Of butter
that should be kind but firm. The willy
advertisement had spoken to them Of
gentle but amusing pastimes, of tennis
and golf, even the unsuspecting croQuet,
and in their unSuspecting young hearts
they believed 1t ALL They had not yet
learned that there are three varieties OF
liars: Common or garden liars, poets and
men who advertise.
Their first view of the pleasant country
home that was to be theirs for two hap
by weeks was calculated to dishearten
any one less optimistic than a summer
boarder or a perennial candidate for Of
flee. The magnificent view that had been
promised them was bounded on the south
by a creamery, on the east by a barn
yard, on the north by the rear elevation
of a glue factory, and on the west by
a grindstone and a discouraged wheel
barrow. 1t was ten miles from a rail-
road, fifteen miles from stream OF water
deep enough to float a seagolng mosqui-
to, and about three thousand miles from
any resemblance to the paradise described
in the advertisement. All the comforts of
home that 1t appeared to possess were OF
the sort that a man leaves home to get
away FROM
One Of the things that they desired to
secure they were granted the first thing
OF the bat, and that was early rising.
In fact, they rose several times the first
night to organize posse for the pursuit
OF happiness and other things that IN
sisted on occupying me bed with them.
In the intervals OF this amusing pastims
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-20

ritory of Nevada is now in session. God
help the people OF the Territory of Me-
vada."
Among the lesser lights of the bar of
that day was Tom Cox. He was some
what too bibuous and too scattering to
achieve leading practice in Virginia
City, but in the neighboring district, of
which Washoe City was the county seat,
he was facile princeps.
He was a North Carolinian. a college
graduate. student first of divinity, later
Of medicine and lastly of law. He was
a typical 'forty-niner," for he had been
a miner. a lumberman and a teamster,
as well as a doctor. a preacher and
lawyer. He was an all around sport and
fond of fun as a boy. He was adroit
and eloquent at the bar or on the hust-
ings, and 1t was his boast that he could
with equal facility draw a complicated
bill in equity without an erasure or an
interiineation. and that with a dragoon
revolver he could shoot the head off a
chicken at twenty PAGES. He was free
to borrow your money when you had any
as he was to loan you his own-when he
had anv-and he never drew a solvent
breath from Monday morning to Satur-
day night. He occupied a dilapidated one
story wooden building in Washoe City,
where he established his law Office in the
front room. while in the rear apartments
he located his living rooms, where he
did his own cooking and lived sometimes
alone and sometimes with a companion
who ameliorated the Rcerbities OF his
bachelor life.
The speech Of Tom Cox on the action
of Negus against the Ophir Company Is
q Nevada classic. Gentlemen of the
jury" said he, this case has been on