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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
The Time Allowance,

If Reliance proves decidedly the better
boat in the coming yacht races the time al
lowance of one minute and forty-ffve Sec
onds which she must give to Shamrock will
not affect her chances for holding the cup.
The races began on this side Of the ocean
in 1870, the challenger that year being de-
feated by several American yachts. The
time is not formally recorded in view Of
the hopeless position of the British boat.
Beginning in 1871, however, the competi-
tons were between individual boats The
American defenders have won twenty three
races and the challenger has won In only
one event, third of the II series, which
Livonia took in fifteen minutes ten Sec
onds. The average winning time of the de-
tenders in the twenty-three races they have
won has been fourteen minutes forty Sec
onds. The most decisive beat was that OF
Mischief over ATLANTA in 1881. thirty EIGHT
minutes ffty-four seconds. The next best
was by Sapho over Livonia in 1871. by
thirty minutes twenty-one seconds. May
flower beat Galatea in 1855 by twenty
eight minutes hfty-nine seconds. and Mis-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
The Race Problem and Next Year

A newspaper reporter In Fffield, Wis
consin. asked Senator TiIlman this ques-
ton: "Will the race problem be a political
issue In the next campaign" Mr.. Tillman
replied:
1.-The democrats would welcome the issue
and meet the republicans squarely with
the slogan that this is a white mans coun-
try, and must be governed by white men,
For more than a quarter Of century the
negro has cut no figure in the government
of this country. The white man has had
his own way. He has filed the Offices
made the laws and executed them What
we have to boast of today is his work
What we have to deplore and should cor
rect. is his work. He has led the lynchers
and then refused TO punish them He is
the dominating figure of a drama which
shows the features of both DR.. Jekyl and
Mr.. Hyde. When we talk about a country
governed by white men We talk about our
own country. In no other country in the
civilized world Is the white mans voice so
potent In the direction of public affairs as
in the United States of America.
Those who apologize for and appear to
sustain the existing disorder and violence
growing out of the race question declare
that conditions will continue as long as the
two races remain side by side. This is to
confess incompetency for the white man
and to predict anarchy. For nothing is
more certain than that both races will
continue to inhabit this country All talk
OF deporting the negro race is nonsense
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

but nonsense Of the kind that adds to con-
fusion. The thing is not only physically
impossible but bn many grounds -unde-
sirabie. The negro. while powerless IN the
matter Of government. enters Incidentally
into the equation Of labor. and he cannot
be spared. The statesman who with the
necessary ships at hand should send negro
labor out Of the country without having
previously provided for labor to take its
place. would. putting 1t in the Irish form.
be no statesman at all. He would be
either a fool or an enemy of the American
people. And where would he find the nee
essary new labor? In China?
The gravity OF the existing situation Is
found in the fact that whatever failure we
confront Is the white mans failure. The
work we survey on every hand is hts work.
He governs in this country. and should
and will continue to do so. But he must
mend his hand at the business. He must
give the country such government that
the humblest shall be protected, and law
prevail for all alike. The pessimist sneers
or signs at such sentiments. but they voice
an obligation which every thoughtful and
hopeful man recognizes as resting on the
power that controls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
Autumn Expectation.

don't care for no op'ry nor no concert on
the stage:
I don't want any ballads, even though they
are the rage;
I've got special program well established
in my mind;
Twill be about the purtiest music any one
could find.
I've watched the gay performers In the gilt
term summer show;
I've heard the cricket orchestra playin'
sweet an low:
don't find any fault with all the tunes
I've run acrost,
But I want to hear the katydid a-singin'
bout the frost.
I'm gettin' kind O. weary Of the perfume
and the breeze:
They're like a lazy waltz a-movin' slowly
at your ease.
I'd rather feel the blood go bubblin' gaily
through my veins,
A tryin' to keep time to more invigoratin'
strains.
Oh, the sparkle of the starlight when the
air is crisp an clearl
tell you, then there's nectar sprinkIed in
the atmosphere!
There won't be any sighin' fur the summer
days we've lost.
Tune up! Tune up! Miss Katydid, an sing
about the frost!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
He Gathers Them In.

Ex-senator James Smith. 1r.. of New Jer-
sey. Cleveland boomer7 VIII wonders
never cease? The sound Of Bourke Cock.
rams sonorous voice calling for the ex-
President has scarcely died away on the
circumambient air. And now we hear that
OF the Jerseyman repeating the same name
Cochran and Smith for Cleveland? The
former has never until now been outside
the ranks Of Mr.. Cleveland's opponents.
while the latter was one of those demo-
cratic senators who helped Mr.. German
make a holy show of the Wilson tariff BILL
and came in for a share of the denuncia-
ton which Mr.. Cleveland heaped upon
those who did that thing. Can It be that
David B. Hill and Mr.. German are wab-
bling? Are they to be the next chicks to
take refuge under the ex-Presidents ample
wings? Great times these, in the demo-
cratic party,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
Alternatives to tho Panama Routs.

The vote of the Colombian senate adverse
to the Hay-Herran canal treaty has already
been the signal for a revival of certain
canal routes which have been from time to
time pressed upon the attention of the gov
eminent, the advocates Of each of which
have claimed with more or less show of
proof that they have had the ''only avail
able" course for a trans-isthmian water
way. There is nothing more persistent than
the isthmian canal boomer no hope more
perennial than his, no arguments more sub
tly enforced by demonstrations Of expert
engineering Endorsement. 1t would be re-
markable indeed If he did not now seek once
more to become a factor in the situation.
despite the meagerness of the news from
Bogota, the unsettled state of the question
and the plain language of the act of Con-
gress commanding the President, upon the
failure of the negotiations with Colombia,
to open the way for the construction of the
canal by the Nicaragua route. There can
be no misleading Of this statute and no
mistaking its intent 1t cannot be regarded
as sop to the Nicaraguan interests to
persuade them to allow the passage of the
bill with its Panama declaration. The gov
eminent commissions report stands today
unimpeached. giving the preference to the
y w,
That report favored Nicaragua In view of
certain financial considerations, which were
later weakened when the Panama Canal
Company lowered its price and tempted this
government to buy at reduced figure. The
change by the commission of its net recon-
mendations did not impress the American
public favorably, and did not materially
lessen the popular faith in the practicability
and preferable qualities Of the Nicaragua
route. Consequently the disappointment I'M
questionably felt by the people over the
preference expressed by Congress in the final
enactment was sensibly modified by the
addition Of the alternative clause, which now
becomes most important factor in the sit
uation, precluding all possibility Of consid-
ering other routes Should both the Pana-
ma and the Nicaragua routes become i'm
possible for political reasons, through the
malevolent industry of the railroad Hobbies
or other elements. there will then be time to
consider other opportunities for piercing tho
iSthmuS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
The Currency Question.

Discussion of the currency question re-
veals the existence Of two opinions. One
is that no legislation Is necessary at this
time. and the other Is that legislation of
some kind is absolutely essential to the
business interests of the country.
Mr.. Cannon holds to the first view, and
here and there in the middle states and In
the west are men who see as he does. The
cry for more currency is Interpreted as
maneuver of eastern spectators trying to
enlist the government under their banner
for their own ends. The charge is not
made In 50 many words, but the English Of
what is said comes to that. The people are
warned afresh against Wall street, whose
interests often run counter to those Of
legitimate public character. If Wall street
Is in trouble let 1t stew in its own juice
1t has no claims upon the government. 1t
has often asserted such claims, and they
have too often been allowed. Let line be
drawn now. Let Wall street go hang
On the other hand are many men-not all
Of them eastern men-who insist that the
legitimate business interests do need q
larger volume Of currency. They are not
agreed as to how the increase should be
supplied. but they testify to conditions
within their knowledge which in their judg-
Inent makes early dct1On Dy congress I'M
perative. The question. as they see 1t, is
larger than politics. They urge it upon the
republican party because that party is in
power and responsible for legislation. But
they want it dealt with In a way that will
command democratic support. The busi-
ness interests will have the greater conf
dence in a measure non-political in pater-
nifty.
The proposition then is. does the currency
need enlargement In volume at this time?
If this is answered in the affirmative the
method of procedure ought not to battle the
two houses Of Congress. The additional
currency authorized will Of course have to
be as well secured as the main volume,
which. as we all know. could not command
greater confidence. Every dollar in circu-
latton. then as now, should be az good as
gold. and have behind 1t that which would
enable Its holder to go to bed at night with
every reason to feel that no shrinkage in
value could take place before sun-up.
Sound money Is still the popular demand,
and Congress cannot afford to deal with
the currency question on any other basis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

chief beat Atalanta in 1881 In the hrst race
by twenty seconds less. The most striking
reversal of form was In 1885. when Puritan
beat Genesta in the first race by sixteen
minutes nineteen seconds. and the second
race by only ono minute thirty-eight sec
onds. That was the closest race ever sailed
for the cup up to that time. During the
next three regattas largo margins were the
rule. the smallest being the winning OF
Vigilant in the last race OF 1888 by forty
seconds, which stands as the closest con-
test Of the entire record. Tho series OF
1901 was the closest, as q whole. Columbia
winning from Shamrock II by lao. 3:25
and Al seconds. Only four races In all the
twenty-three OF this group have been de-
cided by less than the time allowance new
given by Reliance to Shamrock III.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
Germs in Currency.
From the Boston Transcript.

We don't know whether the term Filthy
1ucre" was employed before st. Paul made
use of 1t In his epistle to Timothy or not
but II 1t was expressive then it is still more
SO now. especially in it's application to the
paper currency of our own country. We are
a clearly people. and we know Of nothing
else so dirty and dilapdated as the bills
the better. that we would tolerate. In this
age Of sensitiveness to all germ-bearing ar
ticles the wonder is that there has not been
a stronger protest against the physical dan
ger attaching to the circulation of our pa
per money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
Questions for Tillmau.
ON the Charleston News and Courier,

1t would be Interesting to Tillman's con-
stituents in South Carolina to know how
many thousand miles, since he made the
fight against the free pass system in South
Carolina, he has travelled on deadhead
passes issued to himself. It would be in
teresting also to know how many packages.
or tons, of freight he has had transported
by the express companies free of charge.
and also how many deadhead messages he
has sent by the telegraph companies whose
frank he lost when he dropped his pocket
hook
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

Popocatepetl is regarded as containing
at least $5.O0O,0OO worth Of sulphur Mr.
John D. Rockefeller wants it The man
who controls the kerosene and the sulphur
OF the continent must be regarded with
awe even by the most stout-hearted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

The German emperor's determination to
enlarge his army is perhaps even more
significant than the warlike utterances in
which he habitually INDUCED some time
ago
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

The police had to put a stop to looping
the loop" on bicycles at New York pleas
ure resort Despite the accidents there
were always volunteers among bicyclsts
And, strange to say there were always peo-
pie willing to pay for this questionable
amusement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

The King of Servia Is a retiring and mild
hammered sovereign. It will hardly be nee
essary for anybody to shoot In case he Is
desired to come down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
Consideration

Charley, DEAR" said young Mrs. Torkins,
why don't you play the horses pick out
of the newspapers instead of your own Sc
lectionsT'
What forT
"Then you would at least have the salts
faction of laying the blame on somebody
else
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

The Jamaica hurricane wrecked many
banana plantations. The banana crop is an
item that has heretofore been overlooked
by the people who make speciality of an
nouncing fruit-crop failures
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

The flying machine should be rechris-
tened. Its popular appellation is at pres
ent palpable misnomer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

Some Of the Colombian statesmen do not
feel inclined to allow their country to BE-
come noted for anything save revolutions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

The inspiriting salutation PLAY ballw
which gladdened the early summer was. as
usual. wholly disregarded by several Of the
clubs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

There is at least the comforting reflection
that Reliance cannot possibly win the
Americas cup by virtue of time allowed to
her by Shamrock III.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

So far as industrial progress is concerned
the rejection of the canal treaty is liable
to invest Colon with the quality of a full
stop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

The insult to the American flag by the
Moros will tempt some citizens Of this
country to wish that Mr.. Jake Smith were
back in the Philippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

Mr.. Garfield of Saratoga is taking va
cation. Meanwhile his friends and patrons
are showing their money under tho door In
the shape of sure-thing tips on Wall street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

After that naval review some Of the con-
sentative Oyster Bay citizens will be more
convinced than ever that some Of these
summer boarders put on a heap Of style.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

The spectacle Of Turkey buying modern
cannon is slightly suggestive OF the heed
less small boy on the Fourth Of July.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
Must Get a Move On.

From the Minneapolis Journal.
If it takes all the airships as long as 1t
takes Prof. Langley to get start his wife
will have time for one more glance into the
mirror.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

In discussing presidential possibilities tho
Nebraska orator has waited in vain for
some one to sing out with the name of Nv.
J. Bryan"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
Home Needs.

See first floor tables rear of
store filled with articles worth
up to 25c at Ioc for choice.
Superior Shell Combs. .1Oc
Triplicate French Mirrors. 1Oc
French Plate Hand Mirror,s. 1Oc
Fehr's Famous Talcum Powder. .1Oc
Guaranteed Tooth Brushes. loo
Bohemian Perfume AtOmiEers. .1Oc
Ideal Shampoo, for only. loo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

From the Wilmington IN. c. Star.
Isn't stealage better word than short
age when used In connection with a banl
robbery?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
SHOOTING STARS.
Modest.

Remember" said the serious man. that
money is not the only thing to be str1ven for
in this life.'
Maybe not" answered Senator Sorghum.
but a whole lot Of people think 1t Is. ana
I am not egotist enough to try to set any
new fashions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
Shocking.
From the Kansas City Times,

If these "color line" constructions are con-
tinuously put on the official, semi-official.
and private acts of President Roosevelt he
may lose the vote of the solid south next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
The Public-For Instance.

From the Philadelphia North American.
-Schwab may be out of the steel trust. but
is he much out as some others connected
with that Institution?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
Injustice.

do you agree with the socialists who de-
clare that the Inhabitants Of this continent
will in time take on the characteristics of
the American Indians?
Certainly not. 1t would be distinctly I'M
fair to judge any country by its college
yells."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
Only Ono in the Secret.
From the Providence JournaI.

1t is safe to say that no one but the pope
knows what the pope will do; and 1t Ia
probable that even he has not yet definitely
determined upon a settled line of policy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

''One O. de sad things bout dis life" said
Uncle Eben. lis dat it's SO much easier to
depend on de enmity of yoh enemies dan on
de friendship Of yoh friends"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
He's a Hitter.
Stealage.

From the New York Tribune.
Jeffries is the modern Hittite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

The Comfortable Assumption.
The gay mosquito sings a song
Whose words resound with fendish glee.
ITO bite these folk cannot be wrong
The human race was made for me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
Soap at lOc Box.

DR.. Frear's Witch Hazel
Soap has national reputation.
Think of three cakes in a box
for only Ioc!
Superior Florida Water, for. -. .lOc
Whisk Brooms worth having. . .1Oc
Napkin Rings. worth &c. .10c
Witch Hazel. the genuine. $500. .1Oc
Good Powder Puffs. for. 100
Best 1Oc Toilet Soaps. sc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
Basement Floor.

Reduced prices reduced
final reductions for Refrig-
orators, Gas Ranges, Oil
Stoves, Water Coolers and
other summer home needs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

Che UDalat@ 1Royal.

Finally reduced prices for remaining stocks being
duly appreciated and increasingly busy days result Said visitor
yesterday ITS such treat really desirable things for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
On Second Floor.

Tables filled with House
keeping Goods-odd lots of
best kinds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

ito Close Out
Lines

~ n K r L and there
Vii t h GU 9 h out the
HNt stock OF ready-to-
wear broken lines
III - have been brought
forth for a sale of
clearance tomor-
row Many of the cuts are
really sensationaHall are of
generous proportions. It's a sale
Iuii OF advantage. for 1t offers
you the best that's to be
Dought-way under what It's
worth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-28
Mainly About People.

Mr.. Archie Steiner, Of the well known
firm of s. Steiner and Bro, will leave
Sunday, August I'd. for q. trip to San Fran
cisco, Cal, via Chesapeake and ONO
Railroad
Mrs. Ernest L. Boiling and son, Master
Tom Winston Boiling, are visiting at Hon.
r. Lindsey Gordon's, Louisa, VA A.,
companied by their friends, Misses Dewey.
Clara and Rebecca Johnson, left Saturday
afternoon for King and Queen tsnoo co 'lans
where they will spend two or three weeks
visiting friends and relatives
Little Miss Virginia Andrews, of lynch
burg, who is visiting her grandparents at
No 900 East Broad, came home with her
Miss Mary Barnett Jones. Of sunnyside.
Va, and Miss Emma Field Pope. Of Tho
oaks, left yesterday morning for Il
lengthy visit to friends In Lancaster Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-28
DEATHS.

CRAFToN.-Died. at HIS residence, 2l6 ". Mar.
shall Street. AT 1880 +. NJ Jniy %. 1908,
ROBERT W. GRAFTON. ngcd hfty-one years.
Funeral from Grace Street Baptist Church
THIS (TMcsdayJ AFTERNOON. July 2Sth, at
O'Clock. Honorary pall,bearers. members
board Fire Commissioners. Acuve-Chiet W.
G. PulIer Captain L. c. Jenkins. Captain J.
r. Sheppard, Captain J. +. Wlpgheld. Captain
w. II. Joypes. Mr.. W. ". Lucas. Mr.. 9. G.
Frommer, Mr.. Mike Kahn.
suddenly Sunday night. at
his residence In Brooklyn, \. Y. TfIOS. A.
PATERSON, formerly OF Richmond, Ia the
SEVENTEEN year of his age.
lnrcrrnent from Byrd,Street Station upon tho
arrival o! the S:35 train WEDNESDAY MORN
ING, July 10Th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-28
Mr.. KIMBALL
PASSES AWAY
Norfolk and Westerns PreSl-
dent Dies in Pennsylvania.
MUCHSORROWIN ROANOKE
Meeting Held. Speeches Made
and Resolutions Adopted-Trains
to Stop at Time Of the
Funeral.
nv Associated pre.s.)

(By Associated Press,3
PHILADELPHIA. PA. July IF. j..
Kimball. president OF the Norfolk and
Western Railroad, died to-day at his
home at Radnor, Pa. near here. aged
ffty-nine years. He had been in Ill health
since June 18th. suffering from liver
complaint.
Mr.. Klmball entered the railway SER
vice in 1862 as rodrnan in the engineer
ing department Of branch line Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company. After
occupying various railroad positions he
was in 1883 elected president Of the Nor
folk and Western Company. In 1886 the
company went into the hands of re-
ceiver, but at It's later reorganization he
was again elected president.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-28
cUBA's TRIBUTE TO LEO
PontificaI High Mass by the Apostolic
Delegate.

HAVANA, July N.-B>uneral services
for Pope Leo We're held this morning in
the Cathedral, which was crowded. Presi-
dent Palma, the Cabinet officers and the
members Of the diplomatic corps, also
the provincial and municipal officers. at
tended. Tho ontificial high, mass was
celebrated by the apostolic delegate for
Cuba. Porto Rico and the Philippine Is
lands, the Most Rev. .Placde Chapelle.
Archbishop OF New Orleans, assisted by
Archbishop Barnada. and large num-
liyered by Archbishop Chapella and the
sermon was preached by Father Ruiz.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-28
j. II, Mcpherson.
Especial to Tho Tim es-Dispate

sTAuNTON VA. July N.--Mr. J. n.
Mcpherson died at the home OF his SOM
ir-law. r. G. Blair Mt Moscow. yester.
day, aged scventy-one years. He had
been suffering for some time with Bright'i
disease. He is survived by TWO daugh,
tiers. Mrs. r. C.. Blair. of MOSCOW, and
Miss Dora Mcpherson, Of this county,
The remains were sent to Lewisburg. w /,
Va, where the funeral was held Suns