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Evening star., 1903-07-04
Fourth Of July.
the Youths Companion.

From the Youths Companion.
What Is the use of 1t all-the booming
cannon at sunrise, the firecrackers all day,
here and there a parade and speech ana
the bombardm of the heavens with rock
cts and Roman candles in the evening. till
at last, along the middle of the night, there
is a welcome silence? 1t is what Is left Of
an old and changing fashion of observing
the anniversary of American independence.
We celebrate the day in different way
from that which appealed to our grand
fathers, but there are few SO pessimistic
as to think that freedom and national In
dependence are less highly priced by seven
ty-fve million people today than by three
millions a hundred and twenty-six years
ago. even IL not so much Is said about them
now as then.
The decay of the Fourth Of July grafton
does not mean that we forget the sig
nificance of the time, but only that we do
not need TO remind ourselves that we are
free. We make the anniversary gala day,
instead of devoting 1t to congratulations on
our liberty. We let the British lion alone,
instead of twisting his tail. We no longer
need to whistle to keep our courage up
when we think of England. Picnics and
trolley rides, golf and base ball. bicycling
and tennis are now preferred to the old
brate," although some Of those still sur
vive. The significance of the anniversary
has not been forgotten In the change, nor
will 1t be allowed to pass from the memory
so long as 1t Is celebrated at all. There
may be less gunpowder burned by the next
generation. and the grafton as an incident
may disappear altogether; but the national
holiday will remain day full Of meaning.
for all that. when a free people enjoys its
enveiOping and surrounding and enwrap-
ping freedom as unconsciously as II
breathes the all-embracing air.
Evening star., 1903-07-04
Japan, England, China and Russia.

The dispatch which comes from Odessa.
giving the substance of advices received by
the st. Petersburg newspaper Sviet with
regard to alleged Anglo-Japanese demands
on China concerning Russia's occupation
OF Manchurta. is of that time honored class
important II true" But 1t comes from
strange source Russian newspapers,
subject to the strictest censorship known
in the world. are never very fertile sources
Of exclusive information. 1t is always well
to wait for confirmation. 1t is too possi-
BILE for the government at st. Petersburg
to shape these utterances to suit its intri-
cate purposes to warrant the western world
in receiving with full credence anything
that may thus find first utterance
But IL 1t Is In fact true that England and
Japan have presented a five-day demand
on China for the opening of definitive nego-
tiations with Russia looking to her aban-
donment of Manchuria, there Is every like
lihood that there will be something doing
In the far east in short order. The terms
OF this joint note. as stated in the Odessa
dispatch. are peremptory. They concen-
trate the issue pointedly upon the question
of Russia's absolute evacuation OF Man
churia. The procrastination Of the st.
Petersburg government in the premises has
destroyed all International hope that 1t
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solved, we may be sure to make suitable
return upon the frst opportunity.
The opportunity approaches and London
Is getting ready. The Londoner differs
radically from the Partisan in many things.
but in nothing more widely than in the
matter of public demonstrations He
doesn't take fire as readily. and while afire
he doesn't burn as brightly. He made a
new record. 1t il true during and imme-
diately after the Boer war. and turned his
capital upside down in speeding the part
Ing and welcoming the returning soldier.
But he was concerned then with his own.
British prestige was at stake and he was
on his mettle to show how much he loved
his country.
But that the French president will be re-
ceived otherwise than Hospitality and
heartily in the British capital is not for a
moment to be considered. A plain and
wholesome man himself. he represents a
France more progressive than the world
hitherto has known. He represents a gem
eral policy making for peace in the world.
with France as an earnest factor In the
arrangement. Turning toward Russia. to-
ward Italy. toward Spain. toward the
United States. France finds a friend. and
why should she not find one in Great Brit
ain? Even in Germany France may note
IL she cares a growing sentiment In oblit-
Grafton of past bloody differences.
The millennium is not at hand. but q
very hopeful general condition Of things
is. With the heads Of all the great ma
tions exchanging civilities. and exerting
themselves to bring their people to the sup
port of policies of peace and good will. a
happy spirit is showing itself. and there is
no reason why 1t should not abide. Every
fellow has a big stick. and can afford to
speak softly and act kindly.
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Tammany and Good Government.

In his letter to Tammany regretting his
inability to be present at today's patriotic
celebration by the organization Mr.. Cleve-
land says:
The Tammany Society. as a political or
ganization of vast influence. cannot escape
the responsibility which its powers and its
glorious traditions create. AS in the past,
1t should continue to advocate the rights of
the people: and as II celebrates Independ-
ence day again 1t should renew its de-
termination to serve the people well by
contributing all its power and influence to
the cause of good government"
Shade of Tweed. and vivid memories OF
Richard Croker! And yet we are assured
by some people that Mr.. Cleveland is not
a candidate for the presidency Would a
statesman In contented retirement. and
familiar with Tammany's record, so ad-
dress that organization of looters now out
of power because of its rascalities? Hard
ly, Mr. Cleveland's compliment has a
business ring.
Evening star., 1903-07-04
The Afro-American Council.

The resolutions adopted at Louisville by
the Afro-American Council are worthy Of
the respectful consideration of the whole
country. They deal in temperate terms
with topics that concern the white man
quite as much as the black. and the views
presented are sound and praiseworthy. 1t
is not too much to say. indeed, that to the
extent that they enter into the solution of
the problems discussed will those problems
be solved to the public advantage.
~ Mob law, directed in so many in
stances against the negro. is absolutely
impartial in its demoralizing consequences.
Respect for order and authority is blunted
on every hand. The greater the fury Of
the mob the greater the injury to the COM
munity where that fury is exhibited. To
familiarize any people with fendish forms
of punishment and revenge is to do them
infinite harm. The mob spirit grows with
federation Of II.
(2) No race should be judged by its crimi-
nal class. The negro race is too often so
judged. and as so Judged condemned. For
the negro criminal. not because he Is a
negro. but because he is a criminal. pun
ishment is. and should be. certain. But for
the negro who Is orderly and industrious
and law-abiding there should be respect
many SUCH They may be found in every
southern community and in many northern
communities. The number. too. Is every
where increasing. The assertion that the
negro as a rule is going backward is incor-
rect Statistics dsprove 1t. He Is going
forward and at gratifying speed when his
antecedents and opportunities are duly
weighed.
(3) An ignorant suffrage is dangerous
suffrage. But this Is true of the white
man as of the black man. There should
therefore be no discrimination on that score
against the black man. Moreover. the
Constitution of the United States forbds
such thing. The criticism of those south
ern states which have recently adopted
new constitutions Is that they have sought
mainly democratic majorities and not an
educated Suffrage. They have left unmo-
Tested a large number Of ignorant white
men. who. indeed. were called in at the
polls to help disfranchise ignorant black
men.
Booker Washington attended this coun-
Gil and addressed 1t in advocacy of his
well-known opinions on the subject Of the
black mans duty and his opportunity. 1t
is to him and such as he that we are prob
ably indebted for the councils wise and
conservative deliverance on questions OF
much difficulty and moment.
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"Inspired" Legislation.
SAYS the Milwaukee Free Press:

THE necessities of business require the
present Dingley rates-nothing lower and
nothing higher The Dingley schedules
may not have been inspired exactly. but
they come pretty near it..
This in face of the fact that some Of
those schedules were made high for the ex-
press purpose Of being lowered on condition
of advantage to our national trade. No
one believed more firmly than Mr.. Dingley
that the bill then in course of enactment
into law would contribute to rapid re-
vival of trade and confidence. or show more
clearly that when that revival had per-
formed its beneficent work the bill would
have to be changed. To say. therefore.
that the bill after these six years Of phe-
nomenal operation should not now be
changed is equivalent to saying that it
should never be changed. Revision is COM
ing.
Evening star., 1903-07-04
France and Great Britain.

President Loubet in London will be an
interesting figure. The arrangements for
his reception are on generous scale. and
there is every reason to expect them to be
carried out with success. The British pub
hc, under King Edwards lead. will be at
pains to show both respect for the French
nation and appreciation OF the courtesies
bestowed upon the British sovereign during
his recent visit to Paris. Hearty. indeed
were the French on that occasion. The
crowds In Paris cheered with good WILL
and every feature of the elaborate pro-
gram in honor of the visitor marked a
knowledge of his taste and desire to
crafty II. The Englishman left the city
greatly pleased with his reception and re-
Evening star., 1903-07-04
Queries Of q Crank.

Why do people who keep a barking dog
complain when a baby cries?
: Can the family who sneers at the man
ner in which a man got rich be depended
on to refuse his Invitations to dine?
Does the man who laments the decline of
the drama pay s. seat to see Shakespeare
or burlesque show?
Does the man who makes a point of al
ways having his own way around the house
ever accomplish much else in life7
Who has the most fun with the Fourth
of July fireworks father or little Willie?
Evening star., 1903-07-04

will Of its own free win satisfactorily exc
cute its pledges. given now more than once
to the United States This government has
exhausted its diplomatic resources Japan's
interests are more, vitality at stake. ana
England. as Japan's immediate ally. II sim
ilariy concerned. A protest might with eu-
tire reason come from those two govern
mentS,
Evening star., 1903-07-04

Many of the friends of Mr.. Petty. who
sympathize with him in his difficulties. will;
hope that he may find 1t possible to accept
the position of personal tax appraiser which
has been rendered him. in preference to 4
total severance of official relations with the
District government. which he has long
faithfully served.
Evening star., 1903-07-04
Rash Orators.

From the Columbia g. c. State.
The hrebrands have never gained a single
point for the negroes: have never won them
friend. nor advanced them one inch indus
triaily, morally. intellectually or politically
quite the reverse. in fact-yet the advice
OF the conservative men of the race is never
taken II there is a big-mouthed Ounce to
prance and YELL
Evening star., 1903-07-04
A Rare
Book Room

Is the latest improvement
in this ever-progressive
establishment.
This unique and elegant
apartment is the result of
a rearrangement of the
handsome section formerly
occupied by mems hats
NOW removed to the mems
store.
This rare room is i'm it,
self one of the most adnli-
rable compartments i'm the
building, being spacious
and sym m etrical, we'll
lighted and perfectly ven-
tiQated. The nm ain en-
trance, thanked by attract
i've show windows, is on
Tenth street. 1t opens also
into the Mems Store at the
rear, and ON one side into
the general commercial de.
partment of books.
A soft, rich carpet i'm
mossy green covers the
floor; on either side are
vast shelves of books, and
large tables and easy chairs
give the appearance and
complete the impression of
a thoroughly stocked and
richly appointed library.
A hall of fame i'm some
measure is to be this Rare
Book Room, since ON the
walls above the tiers of
celebrated volumes are to
be placed pictures of fa=
m0us authors whose works
are here.
A feature of this room is
the magnificent display of
finely bound books-superb
specimens from the bind
cry of Zaehnsdorf and Ri
Were of London, Blackwell
and Stikeman of New York
and others. These are be
coming more and more
popular as wedding and
birthday gifts.
Books from Roycroft
Shop. the Mosher Books,
the Kelmscott and Vale
Press, first editions.
Books beautifully illus
trated, and many limited
editions of works much
sought by bibHiophiles, as
we'll as many rare one-Of-
a-kind volumes that ap-
peal to particular people.
Religious works of erni-
nent authors.
Children's books, de-
lightfui, instructive, pref
tily covered, charmingiy
illustrated.
The object of the Rare
Book Room is to afford our
patrons excellent facilities
to inspect our superfine
stock of books and to make
their purchases with ease
and pleasure.
The place is singularly
quiet, and undisturbable
by the noises unavoidable
i'm am immense and mani
fold business.
Gentlemen who accom-
pany ladies TO the store
will find this a most
pleasant rendezvous to
wait while the ladies are
shopping, and may pass
such time pleasantly i'm
looking over valuable and
interesting books.
We take pleasure i'm ex-
tending an invitation to
our friends and patrons
and strangers i'm the city
to visit and inspect the
new Rare Book Room.
Evening star., 1903-07-04

A Russian nObleman has been reduced to
penury and is charged with fraud. 1t is
unfortunate that so many men of title
should imagine that a nobleman's sole func-
ton in society is to diffuse money.
Evening star., 1903-07-04

The representations that conditions in
Manchuria threaten the peace of Asia will
scarcely appeal to Chinese sentiment. China
does not mind war SO much as 1t does ex-
penSeS.
Evening star., 1903-07-04

Radium Is now suggested as a possible
cure for cancer. The x ray seemed to hold
out hope that this malady had found a
cure. and so did liquid air. but both have
thus far proved disappointments. The new
metal may be the remedy. The chance Is a
slight one, but IT is well worth the most at
tentive scientific consideration.
Evening star., 1903-07-04

The London Times Is publishing editorials
on the presidential probabilities in the
United States. 1t is gratifying to see the
British press sitting up and taking notice
OF American affairs
Evening star., 1903-07-04
Introspection.

IT am afraid that young man who is con-
stantly trying to say bright things Is a
cynic.''
"Yes" answered Miss Cayenne. ''and he's
afraid he isn't
Evening star., 1903-07-04
''The Mettle of the
Pasture -

James Lane Aliens novel; will be pabaishsi
on July Sth. This is another Of Mr. Aliens inim-
liable Kentucky romarces, characteristicaily dif.
ferent from any Of the current American fiction.
modern American story simply.
$I.I5 a copy.
Place your order and delivery Wil - mads
ON day Of publication.
Main Floor, Tenth st.
Evening star., 1903-07-04

When President Roosevelt wants a genu-
Inc vacation he follows the program of the
average American citizen and takes the
wife and children on a picnic.
Evening star., 1903-07-04

The enthusiastic celebration Of Independ-
ence day in this country will not prevent
the English navy from showing the United
States squadron every possible courtesy.
Evening star., 1903-07-04
On the Verge.

I've been reading the news
And I've gotten the blues;
My brains in a state OF concussion.
My mind had wrench
With Dutch. Spanish and French.
And now I am up against Russian.
With ''ovitch' and "On.
1 splutter and cough.
But my skill seems exceedingly slowsh.
My speech isn't right.
IT'S a perilOus plight.
And when 1t will end don't know ski.
Evening star., 1903-07-04

The coming District auditor may rely on
having new system of accounts which will
secure him against the embarrassments
that Mr.. Petty has suffered
Evening star., 1903-07-04
His BUSY Season,

Aren't you going to celebrate the glor-
ious Fourth?''
Don't believe I'll have time" said the
physician, unless / make arrangements to
use red, white and blue bandages''
Evening star., 1903-07-04

If the attentions of assassins continue the
sultan's brother will be forced to admit that
his position is not nearly so desirable as
that of Prince Henry of Prussia.
Evening star., 1903-07-04

The weather bureau is comparatively safe
in predicting showers for the Fourth OF
July and snow for Inauguration day.
Evening star., 1903-07-04

The question Of welcoming the English
sovereign Is source of periodical excite
ment in the city Of Dublin.
Evening star., 1903-07-04
SHOOTING STARS.
A Sense Of Security.

There is safety In numbers" said the
man who gets his thoughts ready made.
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum. "es-
pecially when the numbers are written in
your bank book
Evening star., 1903-07-04
The Season.

From the New York World
An arid May. streaming June and thus
far torrid July. No grumbler at the
weather can fail to find an animus this
year.
Evening star., 1903-07-04

Statistics are In order to show how many
lives fingers and dollars worth of prop
erty are saved by every Fourth of July
shower.
Evening star., 1903-07-04

The state of Texas now represents an In
teresting mixture of Oil and water.
Evening star., 1903-07-04

Sir Thomas Lipton's new yacht seems bet
ter than Its predecessor. But SO does the
American boat.
Evening star., 1903-07-04

1t has been a good old-fashioned Fourth
of July. rain and ALL
Evening star., 1903-07-04

The Declaration Of Independence
That old declaration: we love it, Of course:
None would slight it by word or by look
But how many know just how the words
go
Until they have looked in the book.
Evening star., 1903-07-04
Summer Shopping by rlail.

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a y a % us hee, ho S
hght hMnamea and city, sundew the
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Evening star., 1903-07-04
We Announce for Monday, the Sixth.
A Special Sale of
ssChic" F1ms1im Underwear
At so Cents per Garment.
Worth 6Oc. to S1.OO.

HE famous Cic Underwear. widely and favoraby known
not only for its intrinsic worth but also because OF the clean
~ heahfu conditions which made will be offered
for sale Monday morning the uniform OF 5o
The usual prices 69c $oo The National Con-
suners League official label This clean
and heau conditions under which made the label being author
lied and license given after investigation.
There Gowns Long and Short Skirts Drawers and Corset
Covers.
They we'll made correctly sized and most carefully Finished the
materials thoroughly reliable and the trimmings tastefu applied
of the daintiest of laces and embroderes
SOC. per Garment. Worth 69c. and Sl.OO.
Will be displayed special tables, third Aoor nth St
We Offer With the Above
Infants and Little Children's
Outer and Under Clothing,
Consisting Gowns, Skirts Drawers Slips and Dresses,
AT SOC. per Garment.
Values, 6oc., 75c up to $l.OO.
This collection unusually attractive and wohu little
and the values extraordinary
Evening star., 1903-07-04
Hot Weather Advice.

From the Chicago News.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1903-10-16
Mnync Connty rnsc..

Tho state tax commission I'm making
an increase OF about S3O,OOO.uOO In the
assessment ~ Wayne county, boosted
the real estate of the Solvay Process
Co, on the 100 acres or which most of
the buildings are erected from SiiJ,
600 TO 81 .2OI 600. and on another piece
Of property FROM SG6OOO 60 $4,000. \
reduction was made i'm the personal
assessment OF the company of from
$JjO.OOO tO $4,000.
Other large Increases that were made
are: Conrad Clifford estate, $500 to
$3d. 40; Consolidated Rolling Stock Co..
real estate $1,000 10 S2i 800, personal
$4,000 10 $1,000; Michigan Carbon
Works, real estate S2O0OOO To 100000.
personal S120OOO 20 $217. 900; Thos.
Forman Co, Ltd, real estate $4,000 Ia
$55. ZOO. personal S2j.O0O 10 $40. 400;
Fischer Hughes Gelatinc co. real rs
tate 5000 to $4,000 personal $4,000
60 S23O 600.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1903-10-16
THE NEWS OF MICHIGAN.
AnnIc. MN nr mIrh.

Before December I. 10000 barrels of
apples will bc laid away I'm Detroit
storage houses for use later Ina the
winter. according to reports now rife.
The apples that the commission men
are sailing away FOR future sale 10
grocers are the hlgh-grlde ones, Bald
wins. greetings. and northern spies,
nomlnally quoted now az from 500 TO
SID barrel. 4 storage charge OF
80 cents a barrel for the season i
made. with the privilege OF withdraw
ing the apples from storage az any
time. Later Ia the winter these fancy
grades VIII bring from $3.50 "a S5.j0 4
barrel. 80 thar the commission men
make nice profit 10y holding them
back. Apples are reported To bc nm
usually plentiful In Michigan this
year. and half n dozen Of the largest
commission houses In Detroit who
supply the trade have contracted with
the farmers 10 take their whole or
chards. As fast M they come In from
the country the poorer grades, quoted
40 from Si25 To $50 a barrel. are
sold To the retailers. and the better
ones added 10 the supply IN the storage
houses.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1903-10-16
Cna't norrow Money.

Judge VANITY has refused Ia allow
Receiver Fraukenthal To borrow money
10 pay the men formerly employed by
the Michigan Lake Superior Power
Company. His reason for doing this.
rs be announced Is that the first mort
gagees have not expressed themselves
rs cOnsentIng 10 th8 arrangement, and
IL Is they who have first say on the mat
ter. The announcement has aroused
nm ugly feeling among the men en-
ployed on the American side of the
river. and various threats are heard
which have resulted In the police de-
partment of this city carefully guard
ing all the works OF the company. IL
was stated that the men had threaten
cd la lower the head gates OF the
canal. thus cmptying II. ana a guard
has been placed there 10 prevent any
thing OF the kind occurring.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1903-10-16

The assault ON the police Friday
night by n number OF Ann Arbor stu
dents after the annual rush, has
aroused the authorities and they are
determined 10 put an end To the rowdy'
ism. Ray Baker, of Adrian. who Is al
legged by Officer Collins 10 be the stu
dent who struck officer lsbcll over
the head with n club. was arraigned IA
Justice court ON the serious charge
of assault with intent TO do great bod
lily harm less than the crime OF muir
der. Examination was set FOR Oct. IL,
and he was released on $500 bail. T.
Merriman, Of Dayton, o.; Henry Cook,
OF OwOSsO; Fred Ealscsscr. OF Niles
and James w. Rice. of Dayton. tho
other four students arrested. We're ar
raigned under the ordinance for dis
turbing the peace ana each were iinnl
SO aud s. 90 costs, besides paying 81
each Tor carrying away stun from the
y. NJ. e. 4. building FOR bonfire