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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10
.,span vs.. Russia,

1t is well known that Japan is
very small country as compared with
the Russian empire. Its area is 141,.
600 square miles, while Russia has
S,o0o.oO0 In population the disparity
is much Icss. but still very sreat--44,-
100000 FOR Japau against 10000, 900
for the Russian Emp,e.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10
Our Life Saving Service.

So effective is the !ife-savlng service
of the United States that from disas-
ters to 24G documented vessels on the
coast during the year. having 1862
persons on board. only twenty lives
were lost, and of the S9,000,000 worth
Of property put in jeopardy but a little
more than $1,000, 600 was lost.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10

The great flood OF Topeka, Kan, last
year has been found to be a blessing
in disguise. Ever since the district
has not been bothered by the vermin
that before infested it-mice, rata,
moles, gOphers and rabbits.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10
New Whalinn Stations.

Two whaling stations have been es-
tablished in the British Isles and three
more are to be. AS a whaling sta.
tion costs $4,000 there must be some
evidence of stock of whales still in
British waters.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10

In Australia, under a new law, no
contract can be made for the carry.
ing OF mails by any steamship line
which allows a colored man TO work
on any OF the ships. The mail steam.
ers hitherto have been largely man.
ned by dark-sk!nned British subjects
from India.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10

1Srermanentlycured No fitsorne-vous.
ness after first days use OF DIR. Kline's Great
ehestorer, .2trial bottle and treatise free
Dr. Il. II. KLINE. Ltd. 93i Arch St. phila. Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10

do not believe Plso's Cure for Consump-
non hos unequal iorroughs and colds. .--JoHN
t.boYER. lrlnlly SnrIngs. Ind. Fob. Is 1900.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10

Germany has ten trade journals devoted
to tobacco.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10

No. Maude. dear; a sliding scale is
not necessarily one on which ice is
weighed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10

lated spot. rOpN
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10

pi Ohbhhco, chCu idCiuB OuIWdTu WIN
the numbers shining and headlights
cleaning in the sunlight.
Once within the house the engi-
neer's duty is done. He has but to go
to the Office and report in a book pre-
pared for the purpose any repairs that
are needed, and he can go home as
sured that his machine will be ready
for him when he stsrts on the next
run.
The engine is now turned over to
the roundhouse crew, who go to work
on 1t at once. The attention that To-
comotive receives on arrival at the
roundhouse Is about the same that one
would expect to see bestowed upon a
race horse. Wipers go over every
inch of the surface carefully, removing
all dust and oil. Others drop into the
pit beneath the machine and wipe the
running gear. The headlight is care
fully cared for and the brass polished.
In fact, the whole machine is put in
nrst-class shape in every way.
Throughout this work keen watch is
kept for any signs of broken parts,
and any found are repaired. The hun
dred or more fues are cleaned by
steam pressure.
An engine seldom comes to the
house that does not need repairs of
some sort. The delicate mechanism Ia
constantly becoming broken, and un-
ceasing attention is required.
OF the numerous ills which befall
an engine few may be mentioned.
Valves need repacking. automatic oil.
ers become clogged. causing no end Of
trouble; air pumps refuse to work
Arizona republican., 1904-02-24
WHY HE LOVED A RAT.

There was a party of estimable women who made a tour of the pris- ons of New Jersey" said Represen- tative Hughes, of Patterson. They were Investigating to see what they could do to relieve the hard lot of the convict They came to a partially vicious looking man, who was doing twenty years for burglary. He had a tame rat in the cell with him and apparently was very fond Of it.
 My good man. said one of the vis- iting ladies, are you fond of that rat-
 "'I love it better than anything in the world said the convict.
 There said another of the ladies. I have always claimed that there was a way in which these men, no matter how hardened in crime, can be reach ed. Here is a man who loves a tame rat Now, my good man, will you tell us why you love this rat?'
 Because he bit the warden said the convict. t."-W2shington Post.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-24
THE BAUER RECITAL
Most Pleasing Pianoforte Entertain
 nent Ever Given in Phoenix.

Seldom before in the hearing of a Phoenix audience has such del ca te end beautiful shading dropped from ar tist finger tips as was heard last night at the E3uer recital at the Do-1is His masterly technique. his delicate pHras. ing, his sympathetic interpretations, all held lis audience enthralled.
 From the first note of Beethoven to the last chord of Wagner MT. Bauer's audience was in hearty sympathy with the player. From pathos to passion, from sunshine to shadow, from adagio to allegro, he led them Wi.h sublimity of interpretation and masterful touch.
 The numbers from Schuman were most magnifiCently given. at the close of which he rave as an encore a Chopin valsc in A flat. The Chopin selections were finely played. Few players among the many interpret that composer with such power.
 The A flat imprCmptu of Schuo Tt was a rirpling food of melody, and of the two closing numbers which follow cd toe much cannot be said. The Men delssohn scherzo and the "ValkyIie-'' should have been heard by every music lover
 MT. Bauer is singularly free from those unpleasant mannerisms which characterize so many professional play CTS. He is simply himself-the soulf0l artist without pedantic or egOtistical tricks of manner
 Yesterday morning he visited the In- dian school. and was much impressed with what he saw there. So deep was the impression that he gives another recit2l tonight that the dark skinned students may have an opportunity to attend. The entire balcony has been reserved for them, and they will have the chance of hearing an artist, ir tfe deepest serse Of the word, for presum- ably the first time. and possibly the last, in their lives. Nr. Bauer's gsner- csity showed itself in the fact Of h's 1 inviting the Indians to attend his con cert. which he will give at lower prices than he has ever played to before in America.
 EIis recital was rare treat 10 t-e musicians of Phoenix. who were cut in full fierce to greet him. end many of whom went on the stage to meet hm after the performance. MT. Bauer will respond to several special requests a; hiG recital tonight.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-24

as it ought to be for the best time in the world. There were just enough to fill the big dancing floor nicely and still have room enough to move around a little to the sweet strains of the Besse orchestra. During the dancing punch was served and later there were light refreshments for those who de- sired them.
 The programme was a novelty and a beauty. Its front cover was g camsl. the top of the programme conform ing to the hump on his back. The cover bore the wording Ladies Night 1904, Fl Zaribah A A O N M &" With in was the dancing programme, the official divan of the temple and the committees which were as follows:
 Executive Committee-Vernon l.. Clark, Joseph Fifeld, w. W. Cook, P. P. Parker, Geo. w. Vickers.
 Reception Committee-Shirley Chris ty and wife, B. A. Packard and wife, F. M. Doan and wife. A. V. Gross atta and wife. Fred Brecht and wife, Joseph Fifeld, Rose Fifeld
 Floor Committee-W. C. Foster. L. c. Masten, w. w. Cook, A. D. Barnhart, W. r. Kilt, Vic Hanny, E. J. Gates.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-24
ANNUAL BANQUET
Sons of American RevolutiC n
 Heroes Celebrate.

February 22 is the Fourth of July of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Arizona society did not for get to celebrate the day ln right royal style. The Ford hotel was chartered and the spacious dining room was transformed into a bower of evergreen and our national colors. while the faces of George WashiEg gton, President Roosevelt and Governor Brodie looked down upon the assembled patriots from the walls of the banquet hall.
 MENU.
 Olives. Stited Almonds.
 Consomme Celestine.
 Deviled Chicken Sandwich.
 Fiiet de Sole, Maitre de Hotel.
 Lobster Salad en Mayonnalse.
 Chicken Outlets. Petit POis
 Filet of Beef. aux Fine Herbs
 Potatoes PaI!sicare.
 Neapolitan Ice Cream.
 English Plum Pudding.
 Fruit. Candy. Nuts
 Cafe No-r
 Rouquerort Cheese. Water Biscuits.
 TOASTS.
 John Wil Thomas, ToastHaster. Statehood. Gov. Alexander O. Brodie. Our City. Colonel P. P. Parker. WashirGton. ...................
 ....Compatriot J. Ernest Walker. Ladies. ..... CompatriotW. II. Robinson. GenQ Miss Elizabeth 'Gilmer. Flag. g........ .Supt. R. l.. McDonnold. Future of the Republic. ..
 ..... ComDatriot Lloyd B. Cnristy. Those present were Governor and Mrs. A. O. RTodie. Hon. and Mrs. ". F. Nichols, Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Ph,lpat, Rev. A. Nj. Gibbons, Mr. and Mrs. ". A. Giles, MT. and Mrs. Andrew Down. ing. Colonel and Mrs. P. T. Parker, Dr. and Mrs. John WiE Thomas, MT. and Mrs. w. L. Pinney, Mr. and Mrs. J. Er- nest Walker, MT. and Mrs. l.. B. Chris ty, Rev. Lewis Halsey, Mrs. Walker, MissesGilmer. Fowler. Halsey, Kettle Halsey, Sa:telie and Alice Halsey, and Messrs. C. F. Leonard, w. II. Robin son, A. P. Walbridse. R. l.. Mcnonnold, c. w. Goodman and R. F. Miner.
 The officers for 1aQ4 elected at the business meeting the day before are: W. H. Robinson, president: R. F. Mia CT. vice president: pr. Lewis fialsey, secretary; lloyd ?. Christy. treasurer: A. P. WalbTidEe, registrar; L. ". Coggins, historian; Winfield Scott D. D.. chaplain: additional members beard of mana gers. Colonel P. ?. Park CT. Judge r. L. sloan and pr. John WiX Thomas.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-24
COSSACKS OF THE DON
4 War Poem Written by a Former
 Resident of Phoenix.

The following poem, published in the Los Angeles Times, was written by John S. McGrorty, formerly repre- sentative of the International Corres- pondence schools in Phoenix: The bugle rings, his steed he strides, The battle calls him on. And forth to meet it's shock he rides The Cossack of the Don The fierce. red Tartar blood that flows Down from unconquered sires Wakes, with the joy his wild heart
 knows.
 When blaze wars hamin@ fires. God help the foe that meets them The Cossacks ride to war; The strong, swift. bearded. fighting Whose friends the gray wolves are; Who make their coverlets the snows When they lie down to sleep, Who faster ride than wind that blows When they their saddles Ieab. No man has seen the Cossack's sword Turn downward in the fight, In vain have tides of battles poured Against them in their might; The hOof-beats of their steeds are
 known.
 With all their wandering clan, From bleak Siberian highways down To sun-kissed Astrakhan. When sits the White Car on his
 throne
 Within his guarded gate. Breeding, with brow of gloom, alone. Upon the Empires fate. He knows. through every vague alarm, While ships and men fight on, He still may trust his strong right
 arm
 The Cossacks of the Don.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-24

plished is the sweeping Of the Yellow Sea of Russian ships, enabling her tO land troops in Korea at will to march upon Seoul or to swarm the crossing of the YaIu river Until naval re.-- forcements arrive for Russia. SiS weeks or more hence. she can har ly risk her fleets beyond the protection of her strong ports at NladIcOstok. where the ice at once imprisons and protects them. and at Port Arthur.
 X brilliant beginning has been made by the alert and audaciOus Japanese. but uncertain and perhaps far away Is the ending.-New York World
Arizona republican., 1904-02-24
AN ATTEMPTED HOLD-UP
A Stranger Wanted the Safe of the
 Bank Exchange Opened.

A half hearted and unsuccessful at tempt was made to hold up the Bank EXchaSe saloon on Monday night. The saloon is always closed about mid night or 9 little before so that as that time approaches the patrons Of it have gone and only one of the proprietors is there. Just before closing. while An ton Anderson was getting ready to lock up Q stranger entered and asked for a glass of beer. MT. Anderson had been thinking of taking one himself and the matter had slipped his mind. The request of the stranger recalled that he was thirsty so he drew two glasses.
 He placed them on the bar and then he noticed that the stranger had d gun in his hand. To further inn press MT. Anderson he swore at him and called him a bad name and ord cred him to open the safe. Mir. An derson did not act as if he woulI re- fuse so reasonable a request. but ask ed the stranger if he could not wait until he had finished his beer. At the same time he was measuring with his eye the distance to an opening into a rear room and debating with himself the chances of his escape. He made a move in that direction and the re- volver was discharged.
 The stranger was evidently as great ly surprised by the report as MT. An derson was and flew out Of the front
Arizona republican., 1904-02-24
ANOTHER STEP.
A Bill Providing for the Control of the
 Panama Canal Territory.

h Bill Providing for the Control ot the
 Panama Canal Territory.
 Washington. Feb 23.-Senator Kilt redge Of South Dakota, a member of the interoceanic canal committee, af- ter the ratification of the canal treaty today introduced a bill to provide for the temporary government of the Pan anna canal territory and the protection of the canal works and for other pur- poses connected with the construction Of the canal.
 The first section creates the Pan anna board of governors consisting Of three citizens of the United States, not all of whom shall be Of the same 0o- litical party, to be appointed by the president and confirmed by the senate.
 Until congress shall otherwise pro- vide. according to the second section, the legislative, executive and admins trative powers possessed by congress and the privileges of the United States on the isthmus Cf Panama shall be vested in the board of governors. The powers so vested shall include the pow CT to raise revenue.
 Senator KitUedge says some modi- fication of the provision fer the board Of governors may De necessary when the duties of the isthmian canal com mission have been determined. If the commission has charge of the work of construction and is to be some times on the isthmUs and some times in the United States the board will be net5s- sary. but in case it shall be determin- ed that a sufficient number of com missiOners shall be residents of the canal strip to constitute q governme m the board of governors may be dis pensed with and the duties of the | beard devolve upon the commission.
 Fifteen sections of the bill are de voted to a review of the powers vest | ed in the board of governors and they define the functions of the legislative | executive ard judicial departments Numerous other sections regulating the collection of revenue and providing for the payment of all expenses oi government, are contained in the bill The bill was referred to the com mittee on irterOcean;c canals, of which
 the late Senator Hanna was chairman
 The filling Cf the vacancy has caused much discussion and it virtually has
 been decided to leave t unified fol
 the present. Senator Platt of New
 York. will be the acting chairman.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-24
DAUGHTERS OF ISIS
Their Annual Temple Gathering Ger
 emonial Session and Ball.

The Daughters of Isis, better known as the Lady Shriners, were it all day yesterday and last night Tn fact it appears that the noblest work of the SEriEers was to make the Daughters of Isis possible. So proud are they Of their achievement. in this line that they insist on being Daughters as well, so the temple of Isis is full of Shrincrs also, even trough some of them may be weak sisters.
 Yesterday afterncon there was a sea- son of special worship in the Temple It was really a ceremonial session at which thirty-ore new daughters, male and female, kissed the secred sphinx, humbled themselves in the dust with one hand cn their heart and the oJ'-er on their pocket book and subscribed to all the tenets Of everything written in hieroglyphics on the pyramids of Egypt. Then they arose as one daugh- ter and hiked over to the dairy where the Misses Parker and KuTtz dispens- ed camels milk to all who might have grcwn weary and athirst
 Last evening was the annual ball of the order. the time when all the daughters both male and female are supposed to come out of the temple, lift their veils and show to their in- Vited friends who know how to dance, just how attractive they really are. The ball was held in O'NeiIl hall and the attendance was good, just as large
Arizona republican., 1904-02-24
PERSONAL.

The following named registered at the Hotel Adams yesterday: Mrs NJ F. Mccullough and C. N. Branch and wife, of Anderson, ind; r. l.. Murry, J. C. Brown, T. Pulliam. J. Wallace Otto Kaiser Los Angeles; B. S. Ad- kins, Denver; Walter J. Schurz. Fred Loeney, San Francisco; John Dennett, Sr., and wife. Congress: Lee Mayer and wife, Chicago; H. Blumenthal and son. Milwaukee: T. R. Psart and wife. Mrs. L. w. Argall, Casa Grande, Ariz.: P. B. Drake, Ben Spier. New York: II. T. Moore, Albany, Oregon; Ellswort tn Ingalls,. Atchiscn, Kas.; D. w. Pack ard. Brocton. Mass; ". R. Zulich and wife. s. P Co,
 The following named registered at the Commercial hotel yesterday: T. ?. Bonner, Mcdowell; G. N. Gage. Tempe; J. B. Alexander, Sacaton: A. Barthe, Paul Morgan, Los Angeles: Geo. Hageman, Cherokee: c. A Bick- ford. Sccaton; M. E. Lather Monte pelier. Vt; J. r. Surp, San Francisco: John Harris, Mesa; James c. Megrath. Salt Lake; Mrs. L. Benedict. New York; W. A. Dawes, w. P. Park hurst. San Francisco; c. c. Duffy and wife, Mesa; Ed. Marlow and wife. Phoenix.
 Among the passengers leaving this morning via the s. F. P. & ?. w-~e Mrs. K. C. Waters. for Kansas City: W T. and J. N. Azbill for Bakersfield | John Wagner and wife for Pawnee, Okla; w. I. Rand. for Chicago; Lena Smith, for St. Louis.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-24
ALL ONE SHADE NOW
The Factions Of the PopuIists Have
 Come Together.

St. Louis. Mo-, Feb. 23-After two days and two nights Of animated de- bate and discussion by the national committees representing the fusion and middle-of-the-road wings of the populist party, in an endeavcr to agree upon a place and date for holding the national convention, schisms were finally healed and differences smooth ed over, and the two political factions late tonight agreed to hold. in joint convention, the peoples party national convention in Springfield. H.. on July 4th.
 J. o. Parker, of Louisville, chairman ot the middle-O the-roaders, and J. H. Edmiston, of Lincoln. Nebr., chairman of the fus.onists, asserted that all diff Ierences were now things Of the past. and that the national convention would nominate a straight popullst ticket
Arizona republican., 1904-02-24
MISTAKEN IDENTITY.

Senator Proctor of Vermont, likes 10 tell of an experience he had some time ago while making a tour Of the west. He was accompanied by Mrs. Proctor and some fifteen or twenty other men HDd wOT'en. The narty made a stop at Salt Lake City and the senator and his wife went for a walk about the place, talf dozen of the ladies following them. That mornine 2 large party of tourists from the east had arrived there and some of them caught sight Of Mr. Proctor and his friends. Said one of the tourists in stage whisper: There's an old Mormon out for a walk with his wives. I wonder if he has any more. Washington Star.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-24
AN HISTORIC TREE.

". r. Ellenberger. of North Water Gap, while cutting down a giant chest nut tree. found in the crotch two In dian tomahawks and a skinning knife. all made of stone and of the kind the Indians used when they inhabited the region along the Delaware. The tree was six feet four inches across the stump. and five feet in diameter at tho end of the twenty-one foot trunk The trunk contained 1S2 rings. which would indicate that the tree was that many years old. It was necessary to use dynamite to blast the trunk The tree is is said. was a council tree of the Delaware Indians. and under it's spreading branches the Indians met 10 hold their councils and smoke the pipe of peace.-HartfOrd COuraut-
Arizona republican., 1904-02-24
THE LULU IN THE WAR. '

out of the silence which the Japan csc censorship of the news maintains cones no hint of tho next blow to fall upon the extended Russian lines. For tFe moment the rumor- mongers of Chee Foo and Tier-T -Tsin are kept busy inVenting movements and counter movements, appearances aad disap- pearances. The attack upon Port Arthur has apparently been interrupt ed. Japanese strategists are probably too wise to waste sea power in hope less attack upon shore batteries. Port Arthur will hardly be taken except in flank or rear attack.
 What Japan has already accom- .
Arizona republican., 1904-02-24
THE FACES OF COINS.

Tke new issue nf British norins bears on the obverse a figure of Bri.- annia, for which Miss Susan Hicks Beach daughter of the recent chanccl- Tor of the exchequer posed. The Duchess of Portsmouth has been :he Britannia on all British copper coins since Charles Ii. Mrs. Martha Wash ington. 4 century ago the Rotns States treasury notes. sometimes alone in her maternal glory and at others iR company with President George Wash ington A century a go the ROths- childs similarly adorned their note. with the benevolent face of the Baron ess de Rothschild, and in 1897 the state bank of Budapest engraved the radiant conference of Mme. Luise Blaha. the prima donna. on it's thousand gulden nOtes.--I ondon Times.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-24
PHYSICAL DECLINE IN ENGLAND.

The increase of drunkenness in Eng land and the greater difficulty in Ob- taining recruits physically competent to serve in the army, gre arousing great attention in the united kingdom So far as drunkenness is concerned, Germany also makes Q. bad showing, which has given a great impetus to the temper ance movement in the kaiser's domain But degereracy, uniting men for army life, is not a matter of complaint In Germany as it is in England.
 From st-tistics presented to the house Of commons by the home secIe- tary there has been a steady annual increase in the last ten wears in the police court cases of drunkenness in England and Wales. Between 1892 and 1896 the cases numbered 5S3.4I per 1C0- OCO populations: between lS9I and 1901 642SI; in 1901 G44S4. and in 1902. 6S6-l6- The actual number of eases has grown from 175627 in 1892 to 2l9.sOS in 1902 This is q very unfortunate showing, and
 is all the more significant when taken in connection with the returns of the recruiting officers.
 An army officer quoted in the London FxET ess says: Tn the last twenty years stature and chest have so dwindled that if We attempted to enlist on the standard of the sos We should reject seventy per cent of the men offering
 Since April 1899. the number of men
 rejected as unfit was 1l3.eO0 out o'
 3C5, ,OG0 candidates. and m addition 10000 recruits were inValided within two
 years of enlistment Every third man
 is thus d defective" The actual re- iectfons are more numerOus-owins tp the refusalS on the curbStOne which never reach the inspection stage This is a. bed showing for the united kingdom and a royal commission is at work Co investigate the cause of this condition of the national physique. Bad teeth is one of the causes given for election Tn the train of decaved teeth follows d | host of facilitating evils, including d. | gcstive disea Ses and nervous disorders Whatever the causes may be. the facts must he startling to the British people. There may be no direct connec- inn between the increase in drunken ness and the decline in the national physique but the two naturally go to-
 gether.-Phil1d deIphia. Press.