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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-24
Family Linen as Collateral.
From the brooklyn Eagle.

riom the prHOklyu Eagle.
New York pawnbroker recently told me
OF a scheme resorted toby many washer
women which may be of interest to those
housewives who have hoticea that. their
finer garments and household linens are
slow In getting home from the wash He
says that these washerwomen make a rexu-
lar practice of raising money on their pa
irons better classes of linen. For In
stance" said he indicating a, large package
neatly done up. that contains some very
fine garments and a lot Of household linen
me wnole is worth perfapsf $40. At any
rate. ! lent $40 on It, You see, the washer
woman takes the things home with her,
washes them at once. and Instead of re-.
turning them to their owner, brings them
mere ana gets money, which she can use
TOT at least q week. and sopetimes much
longer BY the time she has to take them
out Tor delvery she has another lot which
she can bring here in its place. Thus she
Keeps the money indefinitely. A washerwo-
man with large number of such patrons
can keep 5000 or $500 in the air all the time
and still get the goods back in time to
satisfy those people who have sufficiently
large reserve stock on hand"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-24

other varieties, making the wood trade of
the falu river very important in eastern
Asia rms forest concession helped to as
sure the certainty of war, but the wooded
region VIII not figure in the conflict be-
cause II Is no place for marching armies
europeans who have visited 1t saw that
the growths are SO thick that half dozen
limit of vision
only the narrow river lands along the
faiu are settled, and that sparsely. but
the river has for ages been the great water
nlghway between upper Manchuria and
the southern end OF that country where
the Russian soldiers have been massinR
oettlng foot In Korea a very different
scene is spread before the Russians from,
1 1nat OF the dense forests to the north
dhey are looking over a plain extending
Tar south, very fertile and one of the hest
farming regions 1t is broken by noun
tain spurs, which extend to or nearly 10
the sea, but 1t is one of the few parts OF
tive ease.
through the plain extends the longest
land highway of the kingdom, II IS moor
enough, out Is the best in the country. 1t
IS calied the tribute road, because when
the ruler of Korea was a yassaI of china
the caravan bearing the annual tribute to
the chinese emperor always passed along
ms road: This is the route along which
.ne russians have advanced south from
Win and the Japanese north from SeouI>
me distance from Seoul to Wiju In a
straight line. is about DO miles, and about
~ miles following the windings of the
road Where the highway crosses the Tai
gong river stands the interior port OF Ping
rang, the former capital and the second
lareest town OF Korea. On the borders of
an extensive coal district 1t is also finely
situated both for the sea and inland trade
unfortunately for its $1,000 inhabitants. II
also occupies strategical position that
threatens Its safety In war. About 1900
on l.s houses, or four-fifths of the city.
were destroyed when the japanese drove
the chinese out of Ping Yang. The Japan-
csc nave now refortified the CITY, and the
Ihhapltants must be very happy that the
1aPdhese FORCES have advanced many miles
Iurther to the north, so that, unless they
meet serious reverse. the probability that
ring Yang will be the scene of another
great battle is diminished. Other towns
a az .ne road that are being mentioned In
the war news, are shown on the man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-24
ANT1DorE FOR cARBoLIc ACID.
An EngHshman Has Tried Turpentine
With Success.

rom tne Aonuoh NEWS.
A remarkable discovery has apparently
been made by Dublin veterinary surgeon
named Allen. respecting an antidote for
carbolic acid poisoning.
Some time ago his attention was drawn
to two horses which were evidently suffer-
ing from poisoning. On examining one he
noticed that the mucous surface of the
mouth was blanched, and that the animal
was staggering. There was a general
twitching of the muscles, the eyes were
staring. and the animal was rapidly assum-
ing a comatose condition. Mr. Allen asked
for some Oil, lnseed for preference If not
any kind of oil that was handy. Some was
brought, and about two wineglasses full adj
ministered to one of the animals, the effect
being, to quote the words of Mr. Allen
miraculous. For the first time he then
noticed that the 'oiI' which had been
given to the horse was the ordinary turpen-
tine of commerce. So satisfied was he with
the result that he gave the second horse a
dose, although at that time the animal was
unconscious. In about ten minutes 1t re-
covered, and both horses were at work the
next day as If nothing had happened
Not long after this. by a peculiar coinci-
blacksmith, who. after drinking glass of
stout. had become very ILL., In the forge the
veterinary found the smith in a condition
OF coma, strong smell of carbolic acid
pcffdulus the premises. Ultimately he dis
covered that the man had drunk out of
the wrong vessel, and imbibed solution
of the acid instead of the stout. A doctor
was at once sent for, but, in the mean
time. Mr.. Allen administered a dose of
turpentine that happened to be on the
premises, and the man not only quickly re-
covered, but resumed his work within an
hour.
Turpentine, as an antidote in similar
cases, had been previously unknown, and a
representative of the Daily News recently
sought out an expert with view of get
ting a medical opinion upon a matter of
so much Importance 1.-The symptoms in
the case you MENTION" he said, ARE dis
tinctly those of carbolic acid poisoning,
and so successful does the treatment APP
pear to have been that further experiments
in the same direction are well worth try
ing. If subsequent experiment confirms the
oil of turpentine treatment, then on every
packet or bottle containing carbolic acid
should be printed this simple antidote''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-24
Members Present.
WHERE GUESTS MAY GO HUNGRY
At "Novel" Luncheon You Are Elk
pected to Do Some Guessing.

From the London Mail
As nine out of ten women are inveterate
readers OF fiction, the latest idea In luncheon
parties is sure to attract every hostess who
Is in search of some novel entertainment
that will please her guests
Invitations to a luncheon party for TWEEN
ty guests. who must perforce be well versed
In modern fiction are sent out by the up-
to-date hostess. The invitation cards bear
the picture of closed book, and the words
simply intimate that Mrs. Blank desires the
presence of Miss Dash to a novel; luneh
con. On the arrival of the guests in the
dining room 1t is seen that ten round tables
are arranged round the room, and each table
has 9 different scheme Of decoration. In
fact, every table is designed to carry out
the representation of well-known novel.
and before the guests are allowed to he
seated the names of the ten works of A.
ton must be Guessed. Prizes are, of course
awarded to the quickest guesser, and the
fortunate ones are allowed to partake Of
luncheon before their less astute friends
The favorite novel, 1.-THE Four Feathers
Is one that lends itself to a very effective
arrangement in white feathers, and an Incl
dent In the book should be illustrated by
decoration in the center. When possible
some article OF food mentioned in the book
should be supplied by the menu for this
table. Barrie's Little White Bird is
story that can be graphically carried out
at novel luncheon, and .errilby'' is still
another celebrated work of fiction that sur-
gests itself as easy to arrange and easy r.,
guess Under Two Flags makes quite an
artistic table, with its setting of exotic
flowers surmounted by the two flags and
"A Japanese Marriage" can also be pfc-
torialiy represented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-24
SAYS HE'S WORLDS CHAMPION
Missouri School Teacher Claims No
One Can Beat Him Spelling.

Lancaster (Mo.) Cor. Kansas City Star.
For thirty-two years Prof David Jones
district school teacher living a few miles
from here, has been going around with
spelling chip on his shoulder. begging any
thing that talks English and walks ON two
legs to come along and knock il off. In
that period five or six spoilers have invaded
Lancaster with blood in their eyes and die
tlonaries under their arms. They left town
with the explanation that they were out OF
pracuce, or growing at the pronouncer
IN consequence of which Prof Jones closes
MS letters with the inscription: 1.-The great
est Ehgiish speller the world has produced"
In 1875. Prof. Jones had spelling bout
with learned doctor of the University
OF Kansas. AT the end of four hours the
Missouri spelling Goliath won. He had
missed only fourteen words to the Law
hawker's seventeen. The match was close
enough to be decidedly interesting and
Prof. Jones championship belt was IN
greater danger than on any other occa-
sion during the third of century he has
claimed 1t as his own
In 1854 Mr.. Triplett, the champion spell
Ter OF Benton county, Mo-. came TO Lam
caster to have a go at Prof Jones hut he
was easy He carried home an UNABRIDGED
dictionary with the words he missed en-
circIed with blue pencil marks. a delicate
suggestion from his rival
At church entertainment last winter
Prof. Jones spelled correctly 1900 words
For several years Prof. Jones has been
trying to get the best spoilers of the state
to organize like newspaper men, bankers
and other craftsmen, but the spoilers seem
to be backward about taking hold of tho
enterprise Prof Jones argues that printers
stenographers and all those having to do
with words owe 1t to their employers to
perfect themselves In spelling, and as tho
art is rarely acquired in school, he thinks
an association for the object OF acquiring
proficiency In photography by the workers
with pen and paper should be encouraged
am acquainted with very pleasant
young lady who aspires to be stenog-
rapher, said Prof. Jones' recently az
asked her the important question in her
line of work. oh, my spelling never both
ers me-" she said. lightly. In truth. II didn't
lit was her employer who suffered"
The philosophy of spelling Prof Jones
sums UP as follows: Spelling is not mas
tered In twelve easy lessons and he who.
would walk with the elect must sacrifice
hours to study in any other thing worth
knowing. Good spelling is an evidence OF
culture. Did You ever hear a person who
can properly spell and define words that
range out of the ordinary use slang or in
correct expressions? To spell well also I'm
plies ability to talk we'll Some accuse me
of egotism about my spelling. Perhaps they
are right. but most people proud OF
something other. and I'm thankful for
my Gift just as other men of their
powers of oratory ability to break down
the other sides center In foot ball"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-24
THE YALU RIVER.
Facts About the Great Waterway and
the Country It Runs Through.

From Golfers Weekly
The hostile armies have first confronted
one another along the shores of Korea
bay. Much history has been written on
these coast lands between Ping Yang and
the Yalu river, and other chapters are to
be added The Russians have moved thou
sands of troops across the Manchurian
plain to the west bank of the river, have
taken them across in junks and fiatboats,
and marched them southwark on Korean
soil to thwart If they can. a Japanese in
vasion of Manchuria.
The lower Yalu is likely to be very i'm
portant in the war. A photograph of 1t in
time OF peace would probably show a num-
Der of log RATS floating down the wide
stream; for along Its banks are the forests
whose products are carried southwark by
the Yalu current to the sea-going junks
which take them to market.
Near Its mouth the Value broadens into
lake-like expanse, about twenty-five miles
in length and from four to five miles wide.
The heavy tides raise and lower its level by
several feet at every flow and ebb Steam
ers have seldom ruffled these waters above
Antugg, but sea-going Junks ply up and
down for thirty miles, beyond which point
the river Is navigable by smaller craft for
about 1870 miles.
The Russian camps are spread along the
wider portion of the lower Yaiu, because
here converge the roads that pass into
Korea
So this is the part Of the Yalu that now
wears a, military aspect; and the busiest
scene of all is at Antung. the rendezvous
of the Russian troops for the crossing of
the river. Antung. now a treaty port, is
only a few years old but Ii is the real busi-
ness center of the Yalu valley MilIet
fields covered its site till recently but to-
day Chinese merchants store their goods
in large buildings; broad streets have been
opened and the place wears a prosperous
air. The river edge is thronged with junks
and coasting steamers loading and dis
charging their cargoes instead of trans
shipping. as formerly. at Tatung, near the
Yalu's mouth. The town Is about fifteen
miles above Yongampo. the Korean hamlet
which has just been declared by the Ko-
few miles across the Yalu, from Antung,
is Wiju.
There are no cart roads crossing the river
where 1t narrows toward the north. but
paths here and there come down to the
banks. Most of the riverine territory is
little developed, because 1t is in the do
main of almost impenetrable forests
through which the sunlight scarcely
reaches the waters of the river
These Korean forests helped to fan the
quarrel between the Japanese and Rus
slams. which finally burst into fame Sew
eral years ago the King of Korea conceded
the part OF the forests lying along the river
to the Russians: and their Manchurian
woodsmen have felled large quantity OF
the finest trees and floated the logs down
to the Junks that have carried them to the
saw-mills of southern Manchuria. The
timber IL mostly pine, and nearly as good
as our white pine. There is also an album
dance OF walnut, beech. oak, maple and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-24
Noising It About.
from the Philadelphia Press. I.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Gasaway-"He's actually engaged to Mss
Roxley. but he wants to keep it secret"
Harkaway--'.I should think IL he were
really engaged to her he'd want everybody
to know 1t right away. How do Won know,
ne wants to keep 1t secret?"
Gasaway--"He told me
pretty foxy. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-24
Some Study Necessary.

F,om the Philadelphia Press.
II amt got no doubt" said Mr.. Heller.
but, what / kin git that there job as con-
sui at that place in England. It'd be a
cinch, too
oh, yes" replied Peppery, az you can
learn to speak the language"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-24
A Monologue.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Tess-"I just met Miss Gabb'e dow, the
street"
Jess-"Oh. you poor thinx,"
Tess-"She was telling me she had a lons.
talk with you this morning." T@9
Jess-.Thafs not correct what she had
was long talk to- me.ss
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-02-26
STRENGTH
The Military and Naval Resources
Of Japan and Russia.
LIKE DAVID AND GOLIATH
Atkado's Forces Should Win ut the
Start, But Russia's Great Power
Will Probably be Success-
ful In the End.

A mere statistical statement of the
numbers OF soldiers or ships which ia
pan and Russia can give no conception of
the military strength of either nation. Ii
1t could Japan would be defeated by
mere numbers before war was declared.
Military resources consist of more than
men or ships. it consist of funds with
which to equip armies and navies and
maintain them, it consists of food sup
plies, OF means of transportation, and Of
discipline, enthusiasm and patriotism.
1t Is In the later that Japan excells.
The standing army of Russia on q
peace footing numbers about ], loo, 900
men. On war footing this is increased
to 4.600, 900 men, while the total number
OF men Russia could put into the field
numbers close to 100000. This vast
army is Well equipped with arms. cloth
ing and commissary supplies and fairly
well disciplined. It is weak in three es-
sentials. First it is scattered over q
vast territory stretching from the Baltic
sea on the west to the Pacific on the east,
and from the Black sea. Causcasia and
Manchuria on the south to the Arctic
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-02-26
|MVAS|ONS OF COREA
Hermit Nation Has Been the Cause
of Much Fighting.
Japan Has Invaded Ii Three Times
In the Pasf-The Odd Monuments
That Testify to These
COnnicts.

History records three invasions OF
Corea by Japan, and of all of these no.
table monuments. either in Corea or
Japan, or in both countries. still remain
as lasting memories.
Away back in the ancient history OF
the east, when Corea consisted merely
of a number of tribal states. the empress
of Japan, as an ancient Joan Of Arc. led
an invading army through the peninsula
on a tribute exacting expedition. Clad
in the armor of the times. the year was
2O2, she rode at the head Of vast army
on a bloodless march. for the unhappy
Coreans. necessarily weak because Of
lack of consolidation and tribal differ
ences, were In no condition to oppose
such force. Tributary gates were erect
ed at that time, remains Of which are still
standing, and for many years thereafter
the Golfers Of Japan were replenished
each year by the tribute paid by Corea-
OF the three invasions of the Land OF
the Morning Calm, the most notable was
that OF 1892. An army Of SOC. 900 men
at that time landed on Corean soil and
fought many bloody battles with the
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-02-26
IApAN's COMMERCE.
rs~-res That show Her CROWNS
ConneFelal Interests In the
Dasputed Territory.

The imports and exports Of the Jap
.nese in the ports Of Niuchwang. Tien-
tsin and Chefoo. not including Port Ar
thur. Dalny and Tsiaodshow. amount to
s15. 600. 600. Including the latter three
places the japanese commerce exceeds
that OF any other country. The follow
ing figures of imports and exports into
Ttentsin and Chefoo in 1901 indicate the
nredominance of the Japanese: Japan.
a. 500 .392; Hong-Kong. $3.446.25c: all
other countries, q. 635. 7Ss.
The same may be said OF japanese i'm
ports into Niuchwang. with the excep-
ton OF the imports of cotton goods. in
which business the Americans are at the
head. Imports from the United States.
~ 946 500; from East Indies, $2,357 zoo,
from Japan. $s42. $50.
On the other hand. Japan is leading in
the business Of exporting beans and bean
cakes from Niuchwang. which average
from 6, 535. 500 to A.714. 400 per annum.
Upon the whole. tho commerce Of
Japan in Niuchwang IL more than eii,-
1850 per annum-
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-02-26
! HARBOR OF CnEMULPO. COREA,

through to the Pacific and there spread
ing up and down with an expansive grab
which in the end must threaten and
finally crush Japan's very existence
Second, the more immediate and prac-
teal aspiration OF Japan for an outlet
upon the mainland OF Asia. Japan lacks
room. Its little island kingdom is not
large enough for its people. To the east
the vast Pacific; to the west. the totter-
ing governments of Corea and China,
and 1t il to the west Japan must perforce
look for expansion. for her opportunity,
for self-preservation commercially and
politically.
when Japan turns her longing gaze
to the mainland she beholds there, en-
trenched, greedy. powerful, stealthy and
almost resistless, the hordes OF Russia,
and back Of them an instructive national
policy which deliberately plans and I'M
ceasingly seeks to overrun all China.
After the war between Japan and China.
which resembled combat between the
swordfish and the whale. and which re-
suited In = crushing victory for the little
fish. the people Of Japan congratulated
themselves upon their success in secur-
ing Z arm foothold on the mainland.
Their national aspirations were about to
be realized. they thought But the Eu-
ropean powers interviewed, largely
through Russian influence and intrigue,
and the japanese were compelled to give
up all they had won. They have never
ceased yearning for . return to their
task. for Z wiplng out Of that humiliating
rebuff.
TT Is known here that Russia virtual
II gave Japan an opportunity in the
course Of the recent negotiations to be-
come = co-partner in the ACKNOWLEDGMENT
OF China That Is to say. II Japan had
been willing to make ! compact. to join
hands with Russia In the game Of grab.
the mikado's government might have
had Corea. whilst Russia was holding
fast to Manchuria and reaching out for
Mongolia and North China Had Japan
been willing to become party to this
international piracy Seoul would soon
have fallen under the domination Of To-
kio and Picking would have become In
very truth an annex to St Petersburg
Japan has not succumbed to the tempta-
ton, whether through the operation Of :
high principle or suspicion Of the good
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-02-26

then united Corean tribes and their all
lies, the Chinese. But the flnal victory
was with Japan, and another tributary
arch was erected. which is still standing.
and as trophy the victorious Japanese
carried home with them 10000 ears cut
from the heads Of hapless Coreans A
portion Of these grewsome trophies we're
buried in each province Of Japan. and .
monument. known as the monument Of
ears, was placed over each grave. To-
day these monuments stretch from one
end OF the mikado's empire to the other,
some Of them 20 close together that two
of them may be seen at the same time.
AZ . lasting reminder of this invasion
stands the tributary arch which the
Coreans were themselves compelled to
erect by the Japanese Gen. Kato. and
again for Q number of years their contri-
buttons helped to fatten the japanese
treasury.
Japan's third invasion Of Corea came
In 1894. China claimed suzerainty over
Cores, and the claim was not disputed at
Seoul. On the other hand, Corea. like
China, wished to keep the foreigners ont
Of her territory. japanese traders were
numerous In Corean ports, and Japan
proposed that they should stay there
The murder of Japanese by a Corean
at Shanghai was the foundation of the
war which soon followed. China refused
to punish the murderer, or to turn him
over to Japan. but rather sent him. and
the body of his victim. back to Seoul.
where the murderer was covered with
honors by the Emperor Of Corea. while
the body Of his victim was cut to pieces.
japan Immediately sent an invading
army into Corea. who in turn promptly
called upon China for assistance, which
was given
The war that followed was not Of long
duration. Japan was victorious. and
claimed the right Of establishing pro-
tectorate over Corea To this the pow
ers OF Europe. and especially Russia. OBJ
jected. and the victors had to be salts
fed with a war indemnity. the acknowI-
edgment Of Corean Independence BY
China and the cession Of the Island q
| Furnosa-