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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-25

The greatest of race horses do not wear hoods
or blinkers. In fact. the use of such contriv-
ances generally indicates that. no matter how
fast the animal may be. he lacks balance. self
control and true courage. Long ago the hood
when 1t was put upon the head of a thorough
bred runner called the rogue's badge At
the Brighton Beach meeting now in progress
some of the competitors have been treated In an
inconsistent and erratic manner having hoods
over their eyes one day and not being equipped
with these appurtenances another day. There
fore, some extremely capricious running has re-
suited Reasonable rules to prevent these whim-
steal departures from the usual standard ousht
to be enforced strictly In the best interests n,
high class sport
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-25

The Alps are calling their annual death roll
Of brave, adventurous men who have found
graves in their icy solltudes. The list this year
promises TO be longer than usual.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-25

Those grand Jurors In Danville. Va. who
found indictments against eighteen men accused
of taking part in mob uprising TO lynch a
prisoner showed a proper realization of their
duty and set an excellent example. In many
parts of the country the disposition has been
shown too frequently TO take no action at all
for the punishment of lynchers or would-be
lynchers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-25

Misanthropic Nautilus. who took so much In
terest in the causes which in his time and in
previous centuries had checked the extreme ra-
pidity of the increase of the human race. never
saw an automobile. Had he gazed upon even a
single one of those death dealing machines. he
might have had fewer approximations concerning
the premature overpopulation of this planet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-25

Devery has o. KID the Parker ticket but 1t
still lacks the Endorsement of Fourteenth-st,
where the votes come from.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-25

At recent medical exhibition in London new
anRsthetic. called somnoform. was shown. 1t is
liquid whose boiling point is % degrees below
zero. The moment it comes in contact with the
air IT becomes gas. The exhibitor broke glass
capsule OF somnoform 10 Illustrate It's character.
AS the glass was Clipped there was d
rush of what looked like steam. and sevenpence
worth of somnOform was loose in the Queens Hall
trying to asphyxiate the exhibitors. Its great
virtue. from medical point of view is that breath
ing stops before the heart when it is administered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17

sary establishments. The example set by
Washington in this regard Is now being
pointed to as illustrative of the new ten
dency. The fire did not, 1t Is true, destroy
any of the terminal properties. although 1t
did wipe away the general offices of the b.
and o. company. But this fact does not
necessarily prevent the reconstruction OF
the stations on a union basis. Many of the
foundation for a series of improvements
which are now in a way to be adopted In
the rebuilding of the business district affect
sections distant from that part and lay the
foundation for a series of betterments
which will eventually spread throughout
Baltimore. 1t is in this spirit that Balt-
more will derive the greatest possible bene-
fit from the fire. That that calamity may
be transformed into a blessing was recog-
nized by the community almost while the
flames were still devouring millions of dol
lars worth of property. Indeed, Baltimore
has set a splendid example to the whole
country in the manner of its acceptance of
the disaster, and if it will continue in this
spirit to consider projects for rebuilding 1t
will indeed evolve blessing from it's mis-
fortune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17

dal without grimace, without question.
without Il thought that perhaps his anony-
nous informant was ''stringing him." And
In delivering himself of his charge he has
neglected to state that the lid was lifted
from the corrupt places in the postal and
land services by republican administrators
He has forgotten or ignored the further
fact that a very large part of the postal
corruption dates from away back in demo-
cratic days. There is no party stamp on it,
The man whose trial for alleged corrupt
practices is now drawing to close in this
city was appointed to Office as a democrat
OF course. if Mr.. Towne does not believe
this to he a joke. he should furnish the
name of the man who told him this terri
bic tale of graft. If he is a good citizen
whether of Minnesota or New York-he will
act promptly to uncover the lid as far as
possible. If Uncle Sam is losing money by
the bagsful daily through this corruption,
1t is the part of every stanch American to
rush forward with every possible fraction
of aid to stop the leak. And besides, it is
good politics to act now, to put it up to the
administration to cure these evils. If, with
reliable data in hand the administration re-
fuses or neglects or merely pretends to at
tack the abuses. then so much the worse
for the administration and so much the bet
ter for the adopted party of Mr. Towne
And if, with such materials, the admins
tration comes to taw and discloses the Of
fetal vileness in these two great branches
of the governmental such should be shown
to exist-then so much the better for the
country and the greater honor and glory
to Mr. Towne. So speak up at once, Mr..
Towne, and give names and facts,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17
Mr.. Hearst and the South.

The Hearst boomerS-aS tireleSS workers
as the sun shines on-are now busy in the
south, and their progress Is being watched
with much interest. 1t is the same old
story of the formation of clubs, the jolly
ing of local greatness and the promise of
good time coming if Mr. Hearst is made
the nominee. VIII the south prove fruit
full field for the Hearst methods?
In the west an appeal has been made to
local pride. Mr.. Hearst is represented as
western man. His father was a success
full miner-one of those plain and pushing
men who were rewarded for grit and hard
labor in their ventures in the mountain
gulches. where mems souls were tried out
The father began in poverty and ended in
affiuence. The son. beginning in affiuence,
has yet exhibited his fathers industry,
and has had a considerable business sue
cess. 1t is talk of this tenor which is
winning Hearst delegates in the country
beyond the Mississippi.
In the middle states the appeal is to or
ganized labor. Mr.. Hearst is represented
there as the implacable foe of the trusts;
the man who has come to close grip with
Wall street right where Wall street lives.
He is the poor mans friend. Immense
wealth has not made him either proud
is, live and let lie. with plenty of work for
everybody and good pay. America, under
his presidency, would be land of pure de-
light. with strikes no longer known. And
so forth. What strength Mr.. Hearst has in
the middle states is based upon the sue
cess with which the changes have been rung
on praises of this fiattering kind.
But the south knows little, and cares less
about the heroes of the old gold mining
days, and labor is but indifferently organ
lied there. How, then, will the Hearst
boomers play their game? 1t would be in
advisable for them to show their man. The
south. educated in politics by men of the
Toombs, Yancy and Wigfall type, is rather
sentimental, and prefers brilliant leader
Now, whatever he may be, Mr.. Hearst is
not brilliant. The transfer of affection
from Mr.. Bryan to Mr.. Hearst would be
too violent for the south. Besides, the de-
mocracy of the south has cracked SO many
jokes about the intimate connection be-
tween the negro delegates to national con-
ventions and check books that mastering
under the Hearst banner will have its perils
for men of a sensitive nature. Are the
Hearst boomers wasting their time In the
cotton country?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17
Russia's Unpreparedness.

II the tales which come from the various
sources of news of the war are to be even
in part believed Russia has entered upon
this campaign in a deplorably Inadequate
state of preparation. 1t was quite evident
from the outset of the negotiations that the
st. Petersburg play was for delay. and
Japan was criticised in many quarters for
rot forcing the issues to an earlier iointure
in order to take advantage of the season.
But Russia has had many months of warn
ing of the Japanese purpose to demand an
accounting as 10 Manchuria and Korea 1t
has known of the possibility of a need TO
cross the Lake Baikal ice. 1t has or should
nave. been aware of the lines of greatest
probability in Japans war moves Never
theiess Japans attack on Port Arthur finds
Russia deficient there in supplies, while tho
railroad. the chief line of communication.
~ plocKaded with trains, and at one of the
most important points is limited In capacity
10 the siedee equipment for transport across
large sheet of frozen water. belated
eioll 10 construct track across this Ice
was delayed by storms and the lack of ma
'eIidis- certain rails and ties which were
relied upon were found to have been used
elsewhere. In consequence of this blunder
the lake continues to be crossed by sledges.
intensely
cola weather and the storms Thus it is not
surprising to read in the dispatches that GOO
Russian soldiers have recently persisted in
this stage of the long journey to Manehurta
reports Indicate that the troops have been
rushed into Siberia with Inadequate cloth
ing. and that sickness Is rife among them
A brief mention was made a day or two ago
OF the fact that the minister of war had
oeen promoted TO be governor of Turkes-
lah' post Of great potential Importance at
some other time but just now a rather oh
seure corner of the world 1t is quite pos
sioie mat the government at st. Petersburg
mas awakened to the fact that it's war
equipment is deplorably bad, and that the
great Siberian line. upon which such vast
pohucai and military interests depend. is
os no means the reliable factor It was con-
sidered to be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17
Remarkable Restraint" of Mr. Towro

Esht years ago Charles A. Towle of Min
hesota was member OF the republican
party. sltting IN the House in that CAPACITY
Last night, in the course of an address be-
iore the Democratic Club of New York. he
said:
The republican party considers tho GOV,
etuh'eht as Its asset The man who is m
Iole 10 ENJOY the fruits of the tariff system
VIM, wiieh puts tie earnings of the many into
the pockets of the few will steal II Won
see the fruits or the iniquitous system In
eNeIy department of the government was
tolo Ia Washington Il few DAYS ago nv a
member OF the administration: You fellows
are exercising most remarkable restraint
You have made some row about the frauds
IN the POST Office and the land office Why
uoh you go to the pension office and
above all, TO the War Department? They
are both reeking with corruption / don't
know whether that Is true or NOT hut the
inference IL that IL two departments are
rotten the whole system is corrupt IN Won
can only get look at 1t. That is one rea-
son why We want to pry the lid OF In 1894
IL Is In the interest of the public credit the
pubic morals and the efficiency and per
petuity OF public institutions"
Mr. Towne left his party on the silver is
sue He walked out of the republican ma
uonai convention in 1896 appropriately tear
Iui because that body refused to piedpe IT,
self to the suicidal policy of 10 to L" Since
then he has been successfully a popuIIst ana
democrat. and he now stands souareIv
with the latter party. not an advocate OF the
great ratio. not a free silverste but n rem
resentative of the moneyed interests of the
country His attack upon his former asso-
cfates. therefore, is the more interesting.
But In the course of his Alpine Ieapings
from political crag to orag he has evidently
lost. II he ever had any. his sense of tumor.
He has swallowed entire this bolus of scan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17
The scorn of Truthful Jeems.
From the Toronto Star.

From the Toronto Star.
1t Is claimed that the richest radium-
bearing earth in the world has been found
about a hundred miles north of Austin,
Texas.
1t may be so, and it may not The trou-
BILE with Texas is that II they found even a
small grain OF radium down there they
would wire round the world that they had
found solid mountains of 1t. They would
send out this report before even digging a
spadeful of ground. This is characteristic
OF the people all over the United States.
From some direction there comes nearly
every day word about something they have
got that beats all creation" But most of
these marvellous finds and wonderful In
ventions are never again heard Of The
misunderstanding earth found In Texas may
be the richest in the world, but until the
story Is confirmed by actual production no.
body will believe 1t. 1t is instructive to
consider how much more attention would
be paid to such a report IL 1t came from
England instead Of from the land OF wild
rumora and sxtrayaGant braA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17
The War Correspondents.

1t is evident that the war correspondents
in the far east are going to have as much
difficulty as their brethren had who served
in South Africa. Both the Russians and
the japanese take the same view of such
matters that Lord Kitchener does. There
is much to be said on both sides of the
question. Journalism, however, is not
easily baked and is never discouraged
The people must have the news, and those
who set out to secure it are usually equal
to the emergency. Weyler tried suppress
sion in Cuba, and failed Kitchener's atti-
tude did not keep back the story of the
progress of the war in the Transvaal. and
we shall doubtless be kept in reasonably
close touch with events in Korea and Man
churia. The man behind the pen should
be. and as rule is, as much alert as the
man behind the gun. In a sense, he, too,
is a soldier
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17
Mr Hanna's Public Life.

Now that the end has come we get an
idea. from surveying the period with its
activities and responsibilities, of how great
must have been the strain on Mr.. Hanna
during the last eight years of his life. He
entered the national arena a robust man
of sixty, with energies unimpaired. There
was not, to use the honely old phrase. a
lazy bone in his body. He had been in the
thick of care and work since the days OF
boyhood Great business enterprises had
occupied him, and great success had at
tended his industry But everything had
been regular and systematized. He had
been the master of his time and of his COM
pany If he had wasted no daylight he had
been able in advance to determine how 1t
should be consumed and he burned oil to
suit himself
From the day he assumed charge of Mr..
McKinley's presidential candidacy. Mr..
Hanna, in effect surrendered this indie
pendence of action. He then became, neces-
sarily. the servant of his cause and his
party His time was no longer his own.
He was the most sought after man in the
country and he could not afford to deny
himself to anybody of consequence. He
saw and conferred with hundred men to
the candidates one. and after Mr.. McKfn-
ley entered the White House Mr.. Hanna be-
came a buffer between him and the great
army of favor-seekers. In this way he put
his time and strength and patience at the
Presidents service, and bore burdens which
would have tried any shoulders.
Added to all this was the necessity of
travel. Mr.. Hanna was obliged to be on
the go. and sometimes at very short notice.
Conferences here and there, late dinners
and state dinners, and no dinners; late
trains and early trains; good news and bad
news: periods of confidence and periods of
doubt; the business of Congress and the
business of party management: all taxed
resources. A life of order and comparative
singleness of aim was completely broken
up. and one of multifarious movement and
anxiety substituted for 1t.
Eight years of such a life begun at sixty
showed great strength and spirit-staying
qualities of unusual proportions. But.
costly as those years were to him in many
ways. Mr.. Hanna enjoyed them. He played
the game of politics with as much zest as
skill. 1t appealed to him. He could afford
1t. His private affairs were in excellent
condition. Not a moment of anxiety came
to disturb him on that score. He has gone
prematurely. but his closing years brought
him great exhilaration and satisfaction. At
the final moment had the choice been pre-
sented to him, he would probably not have
exchanged them with their achievements
and memories for twice their number upon
condition of devoting them to his old pur-
suits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17

The extreme simplicity of the funeral OF
Senator Hanna in this city today was ex-
ceptionally impressive and suggestive. The
man died in high public Office, greatly be-
loved and highly esteemed. perhaps the
most conspicuous man In Congress. GER
tainy one of the first half-dozen men in the
nations eye. Yet the cortege to the Cap
itol consisted of eight carriages in escort to
the hearse. with squad of policemen be-
fore and behind to keep the way clear.
That all. But it was enough 1t
marked. perhaps no extensive military
display could have done, the dignity of the
dead mans position. just vacated, his de-
mocracy and his great strength.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17
Japan and China
From the New York Times.

Those who talk about 1.-THE yellow peril
as IL Chinese immigration and Japanese
military success were different aspects of
the same danger overlook one of the most
important factors in the situation. The as
sumption that the two nations are of the
same race would be vehemently resented by
representatives of each. 1t is not ethno-
logically true. Even if it were, the result
of centuries of different and to some extent
opposing modes of culture, in the pursuit of
d1herent and to some extent opposed ideals,
would have produced and have in fact pro-
duced a wide differentiation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17
Two Types.

The lady III the fashion plate s,'''-
Doth look so lofty and severe
That, though she be decked out in state,
1t charms me not to have her near.
Now, Kate doth wear a sober gown.
But laughs so artlessly and free
There's not a lassie in the town
That Is one-half so fair as She
Let Fashion work it's mystic spells
With chemic charms and splendid dress
Twill ne'er surpass the grace that dwell.
In unaffected youthfulness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17
Union Station Proposed for baltimore

Baltimore is now city of good inten-
lions. 1t Is conceiving and considering
some excellent plans for it's own regenera-
ton and If one-half of the projects for
betterment are carried out In the course of
the rebuilding process the capitals neigh
Dor win become one of the finest CONNER
cial municipalities in the United States.
The last suggestion Is that the railroads
entering the city now unite their terminals.
thus reducing to a minimum the difficulties
and dangers attendant upon thsas necss-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17
The Great Civilizer,

From the Philadelphia Record.
Gov. Taft is undoubtedly right in insist
ing that we must put the finishing touch
on the task of civilizing the Philippines by
building railroads in the islands. Railroads
take into the country the products and the
up-to-date methods that are needed by the
natives, and they bring out of the country
the products that are needed by other peo-
pie. When this exchange is once fairly
under way all the rest will come easily
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17
American Ruins.

ITS fine country in many respects"
admitted the man from abroad. But you
haven't any picturesque ruins, yoIf.know."
Haven't. eh?' responded the patriotic
citizen. You want to take look at Balti-
more's business section. But you don't
want to lose any time, for the great beauty
about American ruin is that it isn't al
lowed to last long"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17
Wary,
you make more speechss?"

why don't you make more speeches."
I'm afraid to-" answered Senator Sor-
ghum. I've seen too many instances of a
mans allowing all his attention to be alb
sorbed in the preparation of a speech,
thereby allowing the opposition to get in a
lot of practical and effective work"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17
The Savage in Us.
From the Boston Z,

From the Boston Transcript.
The savage man that is in us all stands
revealed whenever the blast of war blows
in our ears. If you would understand hui
man nature. linger for a quarter of an hour
about the newspaper bulletin boards. watch
the crowd and listen to the bloodthirsty
comments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17
- -

In order to bring strikers to terms in
PENNSYLVANIA the United States Steel Cor
poration has cut off the water supply Of a
town by shutting down pumps. There was
time when the idea of control of air or
water by corporation was accepted mere
ly as an airy satire
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17
A Little Allegory.

man once sought for happiness
He sought with might and main
And all he found was WEAKNESS
And discomfort and pain.
He vowed hed find some sheltering shade
And cease the struggle grim;
Then happiness, the tickle jade,
Came straightway seeking him,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17

Senator Quay occasionally assumes the
responsibility of telling what some Penn
sylvania politician is going to do next. And
he usually guesses right.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17
SHOOTING STARS.
What He Would Do.

IF you was a millionaire" said Flooding
Pete, would you found a library?"
Il am surprised at yer ungrammatical-
ness" replied Meandering Mike. II would
not found a library. I would find a brew
cry"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17

The next meeting of the Woman's Suf-
frage Association will be held in Portland,
Oregon Even IL the association does not
carry its point. its members will have some
fine opportunities for travel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17
SOC. Anl=Wool Wolfe, soc.

Gray, champagne. cream. hello
trope, red, brown, navy. delft.
green, tan, &c. Atwood American
Wolfe These VOiles will be very
popular the coming spring and
summer for all dress purposes.
These are all wool and On
are worth every penny of oOVC.
soc. To go at, per yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17

There is an intense interest In the Russo
Japanese conflict despite the fact that
there is no hope of being able to pronounce
the name of the victorious general.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17

1t is one of the ironfes of fate that the
German emperor should allow himself to
be drawn Into an art controversy at a
time when war is raging
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17

Secretary Hays efforts for the integrity
OF China will not prevent the natives of
that country from feeling their accustomed
antipathy to American missionary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17

Physicians declare that the overheating
of American houses causes pneumonia Mr.
Baer should not accept this as pretext
for advancing the price of coal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17

The Emperor of Korea and the King OF
Servia are two monarchs who can hon
estly declare that their troubles are due
to no fault of their own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17
Can't Corner Brains.

From the New Haven Journal and Courier
Andrew Carnegie points out that the one
fundamental weakness Of all trusts Is that
they cannot monopolize brains.