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The Steamboat Inspection.

1t Is stated in New York that there Is no
law warranting the reinspection OF the
steamboats, in that harbor as ordered by
Secretary Cortelyou In consequence OF the
deplora BILE showing of the first inspection
made of the Slocum. One OF the local in
spectors is quoted in an interview to the
effect that the regulations as they stand do
not provide for reinspection and suggests
that the steamboat people will have the
right to refuse to submit to it. pointing to
the certificates already issued warrant
ing their continuance in service Of the boats
holding them This same inspector declares
that under the law as 1t reads now the rules
regulating the annual inspection of steam
vessels are drawn by the board consisting
of ten supervising inspectors, meeting In
this city In January of each year. and that
these rules are approved or rejected as
whole by the head of the department in
whose Jurisdiction this work comes. 1t was
to correct this obvious fault in the system
that Secretary CorteIyou drew his bill last
winter that was passed by the Senate and
pigeon-holed in the House committee on
merchant marine and fisheries at the be-
hest. 1t is freely charged, of the steamboat
owners Of the country.
II 1t is a fact that the Secretary of Com
MERGE and Labor, having Jurisdiction over
such matters. cannot order a reinspection
of all vessels when he has reason to suspect
that the regular inspection was inadequate
and the boats are in fact a menace to life,
the sooner the situation Is made absolutely
plain the better. For then. 1t cannot be
doubted for a moment. public demand for
new laws on this subject will arise that the
steamboat corporations will not dare to OPP
pose for moment II is a monstrous
proposition that the United States govern
ment. having once put its stamp on a boat,
In consequence OF the report of a faithless
inefficient. ignorant. lazy or corrupt in
spector, cannot when occas sion arises cancel
that stamp and cause the craft to be ex-
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Cleveland and Parker.

In 1884 the democracy knew nothing
about Mr. Cleveland He had no record
on any national question, and he had no
personal acquaintance with any national
leader outside OF his own state. His Sue
cess az governor of New York had not been
pronounced An influential newspaper OF
New York city had described him as a
"parochial politician" The national democ-
racy accepted him as its candidate for
President on the recommendation OF Daniei
Manning. the partys state leader and
recognized as sagacious man John
Kelly. the leader of Tammany Hall. pro-
tested against the nomination. and even
after Il had been made declared that Mr.
Cleveland could not carry New York.
The democracy knows little about Judge
Parker He has no record on national
questions and but few acquaintance
among national leaders. He has been serv-
ing satisfactorily but not brilliantly on the
bench. He is vouched for in this contest
for the St Louis nomination by David Il.
Hill. the leader of the New York state de-
mocracy and a much ADLER man than Daniel
Manning ever was. Mr. Hill declares that
Judge Parker can carry New York against
Theodore Roosevelt. Charles F. Murphy.
the leader of Tammany Hall, opposes
Judge Parker and puts his opinion against
that of Mr. Hill He asserts with emphasis
that Judge Parker cannot carry New YORK.
Mr. Cleveland was elected governor of
New York as the result of a division among
the republicans. He was very little known
in the state. and had no personal popularity
to draw upon. Had the republicans been
united he would probably have been de-
feated Judge Parker was elected to the
bench az the result of division among the
republicans He was well known through
out the state. and well esteemed. but would
hardly have won against a vigorous cam
paign by the republicans.
OF the two men Judge Parker Is regarded
rs the more attractive on personal grounds.
He Is more affable. more companionable,
better talker-whcn he talks at ali-and
more sympathetic. His range of reading Is
wider than that of Mr.. Cleveland, and he IS
a far better lawyer. Some of his warmest
admirers are republicans. although MS
democracy has never been questioned
When Mr. Cleveland was aiding Mr.. NC
Kinley in 1896 and 1900. Judge Parker was,
for his partys sake, supporting Mr.. Bryan
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misfortune is that in most cases death
is not the only release from misfortunes.
ii indeed 1t is In any case. Many of the His
from which the victims suffer imag-
mary. Often the supposed illness does not
actually exist. Essentially the suicide IS
a coward. afraid to bear pain or to face
punishment for offenses, or to assume
responsibility. His thought is to escape
into oblivion. His example Is demoraliz-
Ing and often throws a heavy burden upon
those he leaves behind. Even the friend
less man, with no ties, with no family, no
interests. is not justified in taking his own
life. He suggests the act to Others who
are even less justified. Seif-pity is at the
root Of most cases. a sense Of martyrdom.
often a desire to be heroized. to attract
attention, morbid hope that the COM
munity will express sympathy. man
actually at the end of his resources, physi-
cal or financial. is far more likely to arouse
the active. helpful sympathy Of people II
he persists in trying. II he shows brave
face to the world II he bears his pains and
his disappointments and hts privations
courageously than II he shuffles of the coll
to fee the discomforts and the trials OF
life. Suicide Is never right. 1t Is the TAX
ing of that which no man can himself dis
pose Of by his own voluntary act within
the higher moral law.
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Unsolved Crimes.

The acquittal Of Andrew Weldon, tried
for the murder Of his mother-in-law in
this city, adds one more to the list of I'M
solved local murder mysteries OF the past
few years. In 1893 Shoemaker Hall was
killed in his shop on Seventh street, evil
IDENTIFY by robber, for the premises show
ed signs Of desperate struggle, and the
old mans funds. held by him as treasurer
of an organization, had disappeared. The
motive was plain. but the slayer left no
trace of his identity. and no one was ever
accused of the crime. Then some years
later Mrs. Dennis was found dying In her
bed. the victim of a blow on the head I'M
questionably inflicted by another person.
No motive for the crime appeared, and
though servant was arrested no proof
was adduced, and the crime was never
solved. In close order came the killing Of
Mrs. Jordan near Anacostia. She was
beaten to death by an unknown person,
who was never identified The Indictment
of Weldon for the Bean murder seemed
for the time to break this record, but as
the event proved 1t only differentiated it,
setting that case in the category of mys-
teries with the solitary fact other than
those attendant upon the three preceding
mysteries that some one was actually ac-
cuSed in court of the crime.
This sequence of unraveled mysteries
tends to arouse feeling of uneasiness on
the part of the people. In a community
like this there should certainly not be so
many such crimes. The fact may be an
argument in favor of a material increase
of the police force Of the District 1t is
now too small to afford a proper degree of
protection. A larger force may not avail
70 fhn NIT cir Of colx hi
crimes, but it will at least assure the pub
lie that the chances for the escape of a
murderer scot free are mater lily lessened.
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This is the report by Admiral Alexierr
to the car OF the latest performance of
the Russian squadron at Port Arthur:
AT pm. the squadron. preceded by n
notllla or nine dredgers, torpedo boats and
the Novik. steamed in line ahead toward
Tue open sea. having emerged from the
roads without mishap. The SQUADRON
SNAPPED ITS course southwark, and the
dredgers were sent back to Port Arthur
escorted by armed picket boats. Two jap
anese scouts. with detachment OF tor
pedo boats. were keeping our squadron in
sight all the while.
Twenty miles from shore n Japanese
squadron was sighted. stcaming in divi-
slons line ahead. which on drawing closer
was found to be composed of one second
class and four tirst-class battle ships four
armorcd first-class cruisers. seven second
class cruisers. five third-class cruisers one
scout boat, one steamer and thirt-- torpedo
boats, in two divisions.
Taking into consideration the fact that
the enemys entire force was greatly supe-
rior To ours. and in view also of the large
number OF Japanese torpedo boats, I de-
clded 10 return to Port Arthur in order to
act according to circumstances. consider
ing that this plan OF action laid us open to
less risk OF loss.
One is tempted with the question Why
have made this demonstration? The Japa-
nese have been the stronger In front of
Port Arthur ever since they administ cred
their first blow 10 the Russians. They have
likewise been most vigilant Whenever the
Russians have been curious as to the
whereabouts of Togo an investigation has
developed him. No cat ever watched a rat
hole with a keener eye. or in better fettIe
for action at the sight OF the quarry, than
the Japanese have watched the entrance to
Port Arthur. And here again the usual
result. The Japanese were found In force.
and the Russians-this time without loss
retired.
Mark this sentence: II decided to return
TO Port Arthur in order to act according to
circumstances, considering that this plan
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Hearst.

If the democracy will have none of Mr.
Hearst for first place, why not consider
him for second? Observe how adjustable
he would be for that. With an eastern
man for President. fill out the ticket with
w r. Hearst of Illinois California.
With a western or middle states man for
President, fill out the ticket with w. R.
Hearst of New York. Mr.. Hearsts pocket
book. it is hardly necessary to say. is the
same size in all the states of his resi-
dence He is liberal spender, as the
country knows and whether as eastern or
western candidate for Vice President would
give good account of his bank account.
The announcement that. come what may,
he will not bolt should recommend him to
the tenderness of the national democracy.
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Deeds, Not Words.
a the Knoxville Sentinel

The hnOXvllIe Sentinel.
German pleads not guilty to the charge
that combination has been formed be-
tween himself. Guffey. Mclean and Smith
to defeat the nomination of Judge Parker
at St Louis. Let us wait and watch the
trend of events at st. Louis. German is
one of the ''smoothest' politicians in Amer
lea. and If one is DESTROYS of locating him
II will be necessary to pay more attention
to his deeds than to his words.
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Suicide.

The recent epidemic of suicides in this
city and vicinity has yielded a shoefingly
long list of names of unfortunates. The
causes of these self-murders vary do the
means employed for the taking of life. De-
spondency. fear of consequences OF acss
poverty. illness. chagrin. all these have
entered into the awful equation. The great
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-02
SHOOTING STARS,
His Limited View

Do you think that you derive much ben
eft from travel?"
Well, answered the vacuous youth, its
rather good for the crease in ones trou-
sers, but it's deuced hard on coats"
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0---
The Real Thing.
ew York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune
Americans are fond of a ruction in big
political convention. In st. Louis in July
the prospects of lively political clashes in
the gathering of the democratic delegates
are SO promising that more than eight hun
dred newspaper men have applied for seats
In which they can report the proceedings
They all look forward to a hot time in the
old town of the Louisiana purchase.
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A 8. P. C.. II. B.

DO you belong to the 8. p c. A. ?"
Yes" answered the earnest citizen; but
after reading of various disasters 1 am
tempted to give it up and devote myself to
organizing society for the prevention of
cruelty to human beings"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-02

No doubt Mr.. Cleveland is entirely In
earnest when he says he does not care for
a nomination. Yet the impression cannot
be resisted that his remarks were very
carefully timed
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SOMETHING EVERY
W@imEM SHOULD ENDw
Are You BE ODE Woman Neglecting
a Motter's pr Wife's Duty. or
Are Ifere Countless Thousands.

Many women formerly full of robust vigor. with
clear conpie1ieas sod bright vivscious spirits and
themselves slowly losing their good looks and
strength. fading upaer the influence. of an I'M
known cause. ignorant OF their real condition. Just
when woman should be at her best she becomes
depressed, ftetful. FERROUS And why, You ask
She has been 50 hsny planning. has been 70 alb
sorbed with her socisl duties. her work hss been
50 continuous. that she scarcely allowed herself
moments relaxation She has neglected her health
and, where her food formerly seemed to noursh,
now she has but little appetite and even what she
does eat does not seem to do any good. II you
should ask her what the trouble H. she would say.
Il am Just tired mt" hut the real cause II con-
stipation and its resulting condition-bad blood.
Just think what habisaal neglect OF the bowels
means. sickness instead Of good health; nervous
ness instead Of vigor cheerfulness replaced by de-
preston; Happiness by misery. weeks use Of
Smiths Pineapple and Butternut Pills In these
cases will work wonders. They viii regulate the
functions Of the liver and bowels, Immediately
load the congestion. the constipation and
cleanse the blood Impurities. 1t Is pitiable to
see women with color in their cheeks, without
ambition. always tired, with the exuberunce and
vtyacity Of youth slapped by some dreaded vanr
PRE- lust because nature has been neglected. the
bowels have become sluggish and poisonous ele-
mt nts have been absorbed into the blood. Keep
the bowels regular by using Smiths Pineapple and
Butterhut Pills. Never allow constipation a tor
pid liver to Develop. stitch in time will save
rs tains OF misery. Of bad feelings and deDres-
sion These little pills wonderful health CIV
ers. They natures true laxative and a posi-
tive cure for sick headache, constipation and bill
iousness in one night. % cents at all dealers.
All genuine signed W. F. Smith.
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Dead March Better,

FROM the Pittsburg Gazette.
We suggest that an appropriate mn for
the Sunday services following the Fourth
will be that good old Methodist one, begin
ming And are We yet alive and see each
Others face?''
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49,

The Slocum disaster has called attention
10 the fact that coroner every now and
then appears who sees his duty and does it
promptly and efficiently.
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1t is unfair to blame the ''mannish girl
for the alleged possibility of race suicide
and omit any mention of the landlords and
food monopolists who make the expense
of supporting a family formidable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-02

Mr.. Fairbanks biographers fail to dis
cover anything especially picturesque in his
substantial and admirable career. How
ever. the head of the ticket can afford all
the interest OF that kind that NAV he re-
uutred
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General Miles Is not regarded as much Of
a practical politician. But he is sufficiently
we'll posted to know that the prohibition
ticket has very scant prospects.
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= More Delicatelv Put.

The horse, when his bad race was done,
Exclaimed. Il wish 1 were a man.
They don't call me a favorite SON.
But only just an also RAM"
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II Is safe to assume that presidential
year is held responsible for unfavorab,e
conditions whose cause is entirely outside
of political agitation
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Not Here.

From the Boston Herald
In the whole list of athletic sports there
is none more uncertain than base ball
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-02

While others are at least sure Of "favorite
SON. votes, there is a disposition to treat
Mr.. Hearst like the traditional stepchild.
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BY putting convicts into the army the
Russian government will at least make the
japanese do most of the hard work in In
f1ictinX penalties,
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DE man OATS allus lookin' foh trouble, "
said Uncle Eben. lis generally mighty will
in to turn it over to some one else when
he runs across it."
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great many democrats insist that Mr..
Bryan will not even be called on to dodge
vice presidential nomination
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-02

Tammany officials go to st. Louis in a
special car so as to be on hand to enjoy 1t
IL anything happens to David b. Hill.
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An OVERSIGHT.

DE world owes us a nvin',' said Plod-
ding Pete.
Yes answered Meandering Mike, but
it neglected to make arrangements so dat
we could clip it off from day to day like
coupons"
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The trusts may as well expect to hear
some very ugly things about themselves be-
tween now and November
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Portraits,

From the Eatoaton (Gs) Messenger
All Of Mr.. Bryan's pictures are speaking
likeneSSes.
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General Kuropatkin may be great SOL
der in his own country. But as yet he has
not even swum a river or sunk collier.
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Mr.. Dowie volunteered to declare for the
republican ticket. but does not appear to
have been pressed to take the stump in it's
behalf
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The Sultan of Morocco wishes he had as
much reason to be pleased and thankful as
Mr. Perdicaris has.
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Mr.. Bryan has been almost as silent as
Judge Parker. But no one believes it will
La
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Senator German refuses to say mo
hank YOU before the pie is actually cut.
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DIn order 10 avoid delays on account OF
personal abssnoe, letters to THE sTA1
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the ONCE. hut simply 70
TIE STAB, or to the Editorial or Busi-
ness pspexementy, according to tenor or
purpose
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THE CRESSET.
bOlNLkR A1 SsOURI
LOCdL LORE.

Mrs. McGown d.ned with Mrs.
Nellie Swerngin and mother
Sunday.
I'VE had the privilege of see.
ing some Of the young men Of
Brushy Knob at services on last
Sunday. Come again boys, al.
ways welcome.
Mr.. Guide Shelley dincd with
the Ed. last Sunday.
Mr.. John Williams paid Mr..
John Franklin 4 visit Sunday.
Miss Lulu McGown and her
sister Oracle paid Miss Maudio
Dawson and Miss Beuldh Oliver
aylslt on last Sunday.
Mr.. Rile Tate spent d few mo-
ments with the Ed. on last Tues
day informing us that he had
just closed a successful school at
ne Rose School house in
Wright County,
We saw Squirs Auggins pass
throug the ,Vil'e&n last Monday
enrout for Mountain Groye with
the q. S, mail
Elder Courtney from near Mt.
Grove, after filing his appoint.
ment at Rock Springs at I'll
2 clock Sunday, passed through
JAH-Viile enrout for home stop
ping at the Afbor at 3 O'Clock
Prayer meeting and gave the
congregation a good talk upon
what we as people ought to be.
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oA .Flossy' did yon have !, III,
ilme at .he party .Jana
Mabel" wanted ID come -,
bad. AAia'
orvie g. has quit McGowen
y gong inst about q mia soa,
east. What abou,.it Annie,
Gene over Hlach Eyed s,..n,,
sunday. ~
!. several from this part vis;,4a
7'e,ley school Tuesday week.
W. understand an, ~,
smart, y going to move j., Il.
Myers place.
ob J. I. and g. d. did von y,
70 2, H. u time for church sunl.,
evening.
John Holden and wife was ~.
" callers at McGowenx u.s.,
Sunday. "'"s 'as'
uh Mnndie have yoa ana Beul,h
dreams, 800 me
Mr.. McGowen and Ms son VIII
VISITED At Jessy i'ates Wednesd,v -
), 'f'ossy" whom have Won saw d,
! II pet a. B. knows tho lat No.
'Ac saw I. N. don'tyouo
~ Grace 3 have you ever a,e
my more apple pies2
Little Brother MeGowcn who
mAs ? years and 6 months old Tus.
aay had his barr shlngIcd Ind ,n
i ~. :, , we most appropriate name
I. Elmer McGowen ii % me .;cl.
'ist this week. ~ '''h
i ~ ! must Stop, Pam AMI, 4
S"ure MS will bit the waste baskn,%
,ep'ef' But if ] see thi, in MINI
VIII come again soon.
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oma cobie isreported 90 better,
at this writing.

Una IoDIe ~ reported 10 better
atthis writing.
Fannie coffman visited home
folks last week.
Arthur Tate passed Wm. Murrs
looking sad, bu. II Ellie had been
Ut home he would Of been glad.
What about that buggy. We
Know nothing about it, We hope
the correspondents will inform is
something about it next writing.
We hope how soon that The cor
respondents day Will come and
Wy intend to help, ana hope that
the other writer's will do their
best TO have 4 success.
As this is the first time and
news Is scarce we will ring or this
time, with best wishes to all.
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70 tie last day q mnrr school for /
have told them 80 muchI nm getting
tired and Evil just quii.
Was not a very large crowd OF ii
church al Rock Springs Last hight,
! wonder what was he reason 10
muddy ] guess.
wei Henry s. I hope you found
your over shoes all right a sunday
dldn't you.
Well ! viii close for this time tor
guess they all get tired 81 reading
my scrbbling bye bye 70 Ia. ard
cor.
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Mt. ZION ITEMS.


|
! will take tie pleasure to write
a few Items this week,
Mrs. Tucker and Mrs. Raffety
was the gnest Of lars Oxley Friday
evening.
Fern Brinzsr is visiting her
brother in Mountain Grove this
week.
Joe Oxley is putting a lane
through mis- place which will i'm
prove his farm very much.
look out girls you better be
careful this is leap year there has
been all ready one girl got ten
sacks.
Mr.. Oxley was 20 visit bis
daughter Mrs, Charley Hagan
Thursday.
The meeting at Brnshy Knob
has been well attended this
week.
Mr.. Alonzo was taking a flying
trip TO MI. Grove Friday morn
ing.
susan 1rnmbo was you proud Of
that plate that was presented To
yon by Riley Tate.
e. y. CIary | dl,icnt know YOU
the other night | Just happened to
mink suppose yon are going to /
get married
Miss Z, s, are you very prond
OF your old man heard Won was
shlvereed tho other night what did |
you streat them on I suppose On ,
butter milk,
fd Brlnzer and bis father Lee
IS talking Of going to Kansas CITY
soon.
J will quit for this time and
write more next.