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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
A Refor1ner,

IF could only have my way said Uncle
Jim to me,
You'd see some vast improvements on this
earth, I'll guarantee; ,,
I'd have great big army, and I'd let the
music play,
And I'd turn 'em out to give grand pro-
cession, every day. :.
I'D have splendid navy, and I'd let the
people view -
With pride the evolutioas that the sailors
put it through;
But 1 wouldn't have no battles, cause 1t
strikes me now and then
That fghtfn' might be wrong for them the
same as other men," 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
The DUTY on Books.
From the Indianapolis News

From the indianapolis News
movement is on foot among some of
the leading publishers Of the country look
ing to an abolition Of the present duty on
books. As the law stands now all books
printed partly or wholly in English. save
those for public libraries, are subject to
duty, and it is alleged by one of the prin-
cipal importers Of English books into New
York that by an arbitrary ruling of the
customs officials the value Of Imported
books Is judged by the inspector of Gus
toms without any regard to the price that
was paid in the foreign market. Without
going into this question at aIl..it does seem,
all sorts. with presses pouring forth books
by the thousand. and at prices at least as
moderate as similar books sell for in Eng
land that the time has come when the
duty on books might be removed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
Decline of Turkey.
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune
Sooner or later the sick man of Europe
must scuttle to Asia. and even there he
may find lot Of trouble in trying to keep
himself alive. The conquest of the Byzan-
tine empire and the capture Of CONSTANT
nople in 1883 by the Turks were retrograde
steps in the history of humanity. More
than four centuries have passed since that
stupendous catastrophe. Long before the
fifth is ended Ottoman rule win go down in
the disaster which 1t so fully deserves 1t
is decadent dominion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
.hors spoiled horn and did not make a

thors spoiled norm anu dio not make
spoon.
Judge Stephen ]. Field. who was most
notable member of our highest court, had
presidential aspirations. and they were sew
eral times manifested They did not interfere
with his judicial duties. and there never
was a suggestion that they colored In the
slightest his judicial opinions. He did not
play for political favor. but he strongly de-
sired it, and among his friends were men
who fancied they saw in him an ideal polit-
ical leader. His party. however, could never
be induced to look approyingly upon his
ambition His strength never disturbed
any of his rivals.
Still. the hackers of Judge Parker. may
reply that simply because no party has
ever gone to the bench for its presidential
candidate is no reason why his claims to
consideration should be ignored. He, as
they claim. is the exceptional man, and the
present an exceptional time forathe democ-
racy. And then precedent isn't everything.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25

the whims OF majority OF the six commits
missioners, for this is not to be an arbitra-
ton In the course of which differences can
be adjusted and exchanged. 1t is abso-
lutely certain that the American people
viii emphaticaliy protest against settle
ment which deprives this country Of any OF
its claimed territory. Canada must sur
render all or consent to allow this subject
to remain open indefinitely as source OF
friction between England and the United
States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
Police and Gam bling.

From the st. Louis Republic.
Until society itself becomes more stringent
In severity the police can never purify q
city 80 that poker games viii not here and
there go on behind closed doors; or 80 that
idle youth will not institute an occasional
craps game in an attic or cellar; or 30
that men VINO inoulse In the related Vice OF
drinking will not throw dice in few
saloons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25

When trust comes into the market to
drive out the regular dealers by underseling
II the public always takes the bait, in spite
Of the well-demonstrated fact that when a
monopoly is once established the cost is
sure to go up to point that completely
wipes out the benefits OF the temporary
economy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
SHOOTING STARS.
A Disdain for the Practical.

How are your inventions coming on?
-'Spiendidly. I have three new ideas that
will create no end of establishment" ~
But your other inventions are not yet in
the market
My dear sir, permit me to remind you
that that has nothing to do with the matter.
l am an inventor; not a tradesman.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
A Question.

When all the snow is cleaned away ~
And bitter winds no longer whizz
Will wild flowers smile and wait the May
Or will We have another biz?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25

The Daughters Of the Revolution display
excellent judgment in selecting Washington
as their convention city. 1t is to be regret
ted that so much of their time should be
devoted to parliamentary work instead of
TO sigh seeing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25

The beef interests of Chicago are pro-
cecding with their work of consolidation
with as much confidence as IL the integrity
of their purposes had never been questioned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
The Exception.

Don't you think that a billion dollars is
too much for any man to have?"
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum; that
u.s. for any other man to have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25

Senator Tillman's remarks would excite
more apprehension. If they were not accom-
panied by such rhetorical violence as to
prevent their serious consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25

A musical comedy performer has been
condemned for wearing hosiery which used
the American flag as a decorative design
Pugilists should now be required to quit
using the flag for waistband.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
Not SURPRISED,

Didn't it surprise you to find the CONVEX
sation of that author SO very ordinary"
Not at ALL" answered Miss Cayenne. ST
thought all along that If he had anything
bright to say. he would have put it into
some of his books"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25

The young English nobleman with a sys-
tenn for beating roulette has not yet made
his debut among the financial leaders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25

Secretary Corteiyou displays promising
enthusiasm in the preliminary suggestions
as to the needs of the new department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25

John Mftchers declaration that he will
not seek Office may be something of dis
appointment to mine operators who would
have enjoyed helping his opponent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25

The prospect of new post office for New
York will inspire new hopes in the men who
enjoy turning penny in real estate deals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25

Arizona and New Mexico, although SEEM
ingly the parties most Interested, are hay-
ing comparatively little to say in the State
hood discussion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25

The ex-slaves are hoping that their much
discussed pension will materialize before
the watermelon season opens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
A Powerful Speaker.

From the Toledo BLADE.
Senator Morgan is Americas Grand Old
Tafker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
Death for .alory.u

From the Baltimore American.
The nervous breakdown Of several So
cfety leaders hasn't yet frightened OF any
aspirants for social honors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25

Mr.. Carnegie's gift for a school to train
librarians is in accord with his reputation
for thoroughness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
Too Fast.

From the New York World.
The demand strengthens for speed limit
on gas meters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25

1t Is disheartening to note the number OF
idle Filipinos who insist on taking to the
warpath instead of going to school.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
An Ayowal.

II suppose" said the man with the
searching eye, that drink was your downs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25

ut was" answered Meandering Mike, Il
took a drink O. water dat had microbes fr
it, an OATS what damaged me healt' SO !
can't work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
Lot Five

Your choice of
Io7 High-grade
Walking Skirts,
in grays, browns,
tans, OXfords,
blacks and navy
shades. All cut
and finished in the
: up-to-date styles.
Some are stitched
in white, others
in self colors.
Both habit and in
v e TT e d pleated
backs. In fact,
the best lot of
skirts that are Of
fered at the be-
ginning of the
season. Ev cry
one of them is
worth $6,75, $3.50
and $.75. Take
your pick of any
one in the lot for
$500.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-10
skepticai Friends.

There is a friend of mine in New
York city to whom I have talked my
plans for a dozen years, and he is
unable to see what am trying to do.
or how can do what tell him want
to do. may meet stranger this
afternoon who will see through my
system of research. and in five min
utes become an enthusiastic supporter
of 1t. When our friends are blind to
our plans and predict failure. there is
an irritation about it that Is difficult
to endure, but the hardest thing to
endure is to have friend disappoint-
ed over your success, because the
friend has predicted failure. Some-
times this happens.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-10
HIS EXPERIENCE.

lie is big man and young bache-
lor, and as we talked on the train he
told me this: II love to have children
in the house-that is one of the many
reasons why think OF getting mar
ried. The study OF the little children
is one of the most Interesting things
to me. and 1t seems to me a mother
should be an entertainer for the chill
dren as well as a parent to them. Ii
seems to me should want a boy first.
First daughter. then a son. then
smother worlds begun but for the
daughter's sake think it is nice for
her to have an elder brother. 1t may
be better for the mother 10 have the
daughter first. am Inclined to think
the kindergarten Is for children with
out n healthy home; that nothing
should come between the intelligent
mother and her child. The mothers
OF Washington and Garfield did we'll
with their children, showing it Is the
ideal home that gives the best school
ing. Kindergarten workers are Of
great service TO mothers in furnishing
them with valuable Information.
have noticed how children love to see
things made for them. A little one
that was visiting us wanted a pistol
to hold a frecracker. so we went down
into the workshop, and. finding a
board, we marked 1t out. sawed 1t and
bored hole. The little one was more
interested in the making of 1t than the
using of II afterwa-d. Children never
worry me. | love to have them climb
over me-
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-10
Peary's Polar Expedition.

On his return from Europe recently
Commander Peary said there was no
truth in the report that he had nego
tiated for the purchase OF ship for
his next expedition to the Polar seas.
Commander Peary said he probably
would leave New York in July and try
to reach the north shore OF Grantland
and camp there until the coming OF
spring. when the dash to the pole will
be attempted.
Il will make the hardest try to reach
the pole that has yet been made. II !
can get my ship to the north shore
OF Grantland." he said. Il will answer
for the rest. am confident that | shall
reach the pole. ] am familiar with con
ditions and | have the experience. |
know the road thoroughly and know
whnt-.I will have to contend with. An.
other reason is that have reached that
stage in my acquaintance with the
E3qulmaux that | can utilize them as
desire. If | get to Grantland am
sure / can attend to the rest. ! Will
also find a way to get back to the
ship"
Commander Peary said that his wife
would not accompany him this time.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-10
POSTGRADUATE TUITION.

When we let the electric light burn
all night in the basement 1t is an
error, an unnecessary expense and
comes under postgraduate tuitions.
After we had done so several times
| began studying for preventive meas
ures and found that If | turned the
button before coming through the
basement doorway | would not leave
the light on. The wall button for the
basement light is in the kitchen by
the door which opens on the base
ment stairs. My discovery was an
axiom, but 1t helped me start habit
of not passing through the door until
| reached through and around. turned
the button and saw the light go on.
But my wife had to have another kind
of a memory helper. Milk costs money
and she likes milk for pantry and
table. Her farm home in early life
educated her that way. To her moth
ing else seems so important for the
price as a bottle of milk. reasoned
this out and then told her that when
she forgot the basement light for a
night 1t meant a bottle of milk. This
made her stop and think and remem-
ber. With an occasional error we are
having success in keeping the base
ment dark when not in use.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-10
SEARCH YOUR MlnDi

What part of your early life has
proven most useful later on?
What ono thing have you read or
heard which has helped you take bet
ter care of children?
How would you punish nervous
childg
What is the subject on which you
wonld like to see useful Information
gathered?
What is the best way to keep chill.
dren quiet In church?
How can n mother learn the best
diet for peculiar child?
What have you learned by expens-
I've experience which you think you
should have learned by observation?
How can little girl be taught to
care for her younger brother?
II you could have any question an
swered in this department or by let
ter what would you ask?
What one useful hint do you know
about children's clothing?
What is your definition OF beau
tiful child7
What is one OF the best verses for
a child to memorize?
What information would you give a
young couple with their first baby?
Why do children generally dislike
to obey?
How would you treat the trouble
some children of neighbor?
What is your experience with kin
dergartens?
Why are some able to better control
children than others are?
Did you ever know anyone who
could. on first trial. pat the top OF
their head and rub their stomach at
the same time?
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-10
Why and When.

A request comes for information on
halloween. No doubt but many Won
der what and why and when started
about this event the next day after 1t
occurs. In the cyclopedia we read
that it is name popularity given to
the eve or vigil of All Hallows. or
festival of All Saints. 1t started CEN
turtles ago as a pleasant and harmless
evening of recreation, but to-day it
has been perverted SO that property is
destroyed and people injured in the
name Of fun and it now needs reform.
ing.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-10
How Did He Do 1T

The man was ready to take trip
He told lady eierk to forward his
mail to certain town. The clerk re-
piled: Il always get that town mixed
up with another town." The man took
a pencil and said: 81 will write the
address down for you" He did SO.
but after he had left it was discovered
that he had written the name of the
wrong town, which the lady had men
toned as always worrying her. When
Informed by mail what he had done
the man would not believe 1t until he
returned apd saw his own penman-
ship. When he told me about this err
ror began studying with him on how
It was possible for him to make such
an error. and we agreed that his ear
and hand must have worked together
without his head, or while his mind
was on some other subject and as
his ear had heard the name of the
wrong town last his hand naturally
wrote that unconsciously.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-10
ABOUT FEAR
Often Comes From Lack Of Right
Food.

Often Comes From Lack Of Riqht
Food.
Napoleon said that the best fed
soldiers were his best soldiers, for
fear and nervousness come quickly
when the stomach is not nourished.
Nervous fear is sure sign that the
body is not supplied with the right
food.
A Connecticut lady says: "For
many years | had been a sufferer from
l. digestion and heart trouble and in
almost constant fear of sudden death.
the most acute suffering possible.
Dieting brought on weakness, emacia-
tion and nervous exhaustion and I
was complete wreck physically and
almost wreck mentally.
Il tried many foods. but could not
avoid the terrible nausea followed by
vomiting that came after eating until
tried Grape-Nuts. This food agreed
with my palate and stomach from the
start. This was about a year ago.
Steadily and surely a change from
sickness to health came until now I
have no symptoms of dyspepsia and
can walk 10 miles day without being
greatly fatigued. | have not taken a
drop of medicine since / began the
use of Grape-Nuts and people say I
look many years younger than
really am.
My poor old sick body has been
made over and | feel as though my
head had been too. Life is worth liv-
ing now and | expect to enjoy it for
many years to come II can keep
away from bad foods and have Grape
Nuts Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Creek. Mich.
There's reason.
Look in each package for copy Of
the famous little book, The Road u
Melville"
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-10
Prohibition in the South.

In Tennessee. on September 1st,
there were eighty-four dry" counties,
and but twelve in which liquors coule
be sold. In Arkansas seyenty-6vs
counties are dry" and forty-three
wet" in Georgia the proportion is 1877
to 1903; in Mississippi. 65 to 10. In
ten southern states the voters have
the opportunity to cast their ballots
against licensing the manufacture OF
sale Of liquors. and in one-South Car
olina-it is state monopoly. That
the South is fast becoming prohlbitio2.
ist is attributed to the suppression OF
the negro vote.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-10
supernuousnsss Of M.n

That women cannot be gay and
agreeable In the society OF their own
sex alone Is superstition that has
been very largely dissipated by the un-
qualified success of ladies' clubs. II
is quite possible for women to con-
tinue to meet each other day after day
apart from men without scratching out
each others eyes, to dine harmonious.
ly and gaily together without male
guests. and. in short. to get along quite
pleasantly by themselves.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-10
Good Done In Amer.

Much evil is done in anger and
some good. People accomplish desir-
able pieces of work while angry-work
they failed to do in their calmness.
Yet it is not safe to get angry. We
might pray that If we ever do get
again the results may be desirable.
Though better than that is to pray
for strength and self-control.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-10
Ellrtatious Irish Girls.

Every Irish girl is a boru fiirt with
her beautiful eyes and irresistible
charm. but her firtations are as open
as the light of day. and her indomi-
table sense of humor invariably keeps
her from making herself ridiculous
Ladies' Field
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-10
Early Lona.pIstanee Walker.

The earliest long-distance walker
whose performances were authenticat-
ed appears to have been Foster Pow
ell, limb of the law with a penchant
for walking from London to York and
back. His first journey was made in
1913, when he covered the distance
OF 394 miles in six days, with nearly
six hours TO spare.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-10
Can You Follow This?

Uninterrupted. systematic. volun-
tary. unselfsh. aggressive research
applied Here is line of thought
for study and practice. Does it inter
est you? For nineteen years have
been trying to write paragraphs for a
certain paper, but not until last month
did l succeed in getting my pencil to
do Just what l wanted 1t to do. Un-
consciously followed the first seven
words.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-10
To Ex.ermInate Prairie poas.

In Nebraska, where whole town
ships are covered with prairie dog vii
lages, an expedition of scientists is
experimenting with methods for ex-
terminating the pests. The most ef-
fectiyc means used hitherto is the put
ting into their holes lighted balls of
cotton saturated with carbon bisul-
phide. which gives of deadly gas
Exchange.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-10
Yes, Yes, Yes.

Men. women and children agree
with me about there being many little
pieces of information not generally
known which should be known and
the average person in daily contact
with them never gives a thought to
them. Some are taking minute a
day for union study of common
sense
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-10
An Art to Impart.

A college man tells me about won
derful entertainer who failed when he
tried to be a teacher. There is diff
ference between an exhibit of skill
which produces admiration or wonder
and a presentation of information in
a way to increase the knowledge and
ability of the hearer. The victor in
a contest may or may not be a good
trainer for others.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-10
Abandon Abandonment.

Statesmen sometimes have ugly days
and do not care whether they sell
goods or not. In some cases they
seem to prefer to have their customer
see and not recognize a good thing.
Everybody is tempted to let their dis
position initiate the weather or envir-
onment. Experience says to resist
uglIness and seek common sense
cheer.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-10
Easy Give II UPS.

They are quick to start and quick
to stop. though some who are slow
to start are quick to stop. 1t may be
due to too many feathers in the blood
or too much lead there. The people
who have done something in the way
of hard work have stability that
is noticeable and desirable.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-10
The Rouqhness Of the Weak.

Or would 1t be better to start it as
~The Kindness of the Strong" You
notice how the weak are rough and
loud with the weaker and meek with
the strong. while the strong-the real
ly through and through strong-are
quiet and kind with the weak and
exhibit their strength among the big
and the buffers.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-10
This Beats soIomen,s wldows

They say there is nothing new. How
is this: man from the country ap.
preached Globe reporter to-day, and
said; Il wish you would say a woman
In our neighborhood is griving so
much over her husband, who died last
April. that the neighbors are tired
of it."-Atchison Globe.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-10
Weather Service.

Even Japan has her own weather
service. and the Australian colonies
each one. The Russian service and
the German service are most excel.
lent. but the American is generally
conceded to be the best of all, as IL
is, by far. the most expensive.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-10
Manufacture. Tovs

The manufacture of toys has become
important as domestic or house in,
dustry among the people in the little
principality of Meiningen, and the
small villages in the country about
Sonneberg contain many skilled wood.
carvers and cabinet makers.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-10
Everybody's Desire.

Sunny autumnal days" said Sage
Dobson, make me long to run away
for a ramble in the woods over the soft
carpet of fallen brown leaves with
boyhood's happy memories chasing
one another through my garrett"
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-10
Greatest Automobile.

The greatest automobile in the
world is the traction engine used in
hauling borax out of the Mohave des-
ert. The machine can make Death val
ley produce.