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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-24
The Prohibitionists.
The following interesting Information
comes from Knoxville:


comes from Knoxville:
Tennessee prohibitionists placed them
selves on record today in state convention
at Hartman as opposed to the candidacy Of
General Nelson A. Miles for the nomination
for the presidency on the prohibition ticket.
After organization, when the question of
a national nomination for the presidency
opposed to General Miles candidacy, on the
ground that he was not prominent prohi-
bitioniSt, merely receptive candidate, and
that he could not poll the full party strength
In the south on account of his war record. y
The original Miles presidential boom had
it's origin in the active brain of Gamaliel
Bradford of Massachusetts,. and 1t then
bore. the democratic hue. Mr.. Bradford in
his industry was searching for candidate
who would best represent the issue of anti
Imperialism. Prohibition was not thought
of except as the nomination of General
Miles would throw cold water on the ad
ministration's Philippine policy AS Mr..
Bradford saw the situation, 1t would stir
the country to the center for the democratic
party to put its standard into the hands of
an old soldier and cry out against military
aggression in the Philippine archipelago. 1t
is needless to say that this view of the
case was entirely agreeable to General
Miles, and that he stood ready to accept
such call to duty.
But Mr. Bradford's suggestion fell upon
dull ears. The democratic party was either
thinking of something else at the time, OF
not thinking at all. At any rate there was
no response, and the Miles boom died
a-bornln'. Mr.. Bradford in his New England
study WAS left alone with his own thoughts
Then the idea occurred to somebody to
propose General Miles to the prohibitionists.
Why not? Could he rot be used to draw
votes away from Mr. Roosevelt In the close
states? Would his candidacy not give to
the prohibition ticket an interest it would
not other wise provoke? He would probably
be glad te lend himself to such movement
His personal feelings toward the Presiden,
encouraged the thought that he would
eagerly embrace an opportunity, to draw
away from the republicans as many votes as
possible. 3s a ~ fr-.l.
This is the significance Of the Miles boom
as it exists today. His nomination would
not advance the cause of prohibition a par
ticle, but would. at, most. play into the
hands CT the democratic party. Are the pro-
hibitionists ready. for play of that kind
Are they willing to become for this cam
paign 4 democratic ala society? They can
not hope, of course. to elect their man who
ever he may be. But by nominating one OF
their own they can keep their record clear
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A Magnate,s Confession.

Down by the livery stable, on a sultry sum-
mer day,
Cy Jones got out the checker board and
challenged me to play.
I thought / stood a chance, for / had
watched the game a bit:
But he started for my king row. I was
xanauished when he lit.
And everybody laughed and said had my
self to blame :sS.sf.. =:
For thinking that Cy Jones would let me
beat him at the game.
That's my earliest disappointment 1t em-
FILTERED my career.
1 went and got book and settled down to
work severe.
1 beat some other players and then as
time went by,
l thought that maybe was strong enough
to tackle Cy.
But my well-laid calculations seemed to
falter and go lame.
Cy let me take man and then jumped
three and won the game.
prospered more or less.
And yet there's just ons little thing that
spoils my whole success.
I know that I am envied as a most saga.
cious man,
Likewise admired or hated for the way
that l can plan.
Cy hasn't made much money-but I know
that just the same
If ever We play checkers. he will beat me
at the game.
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stated by the correspondents, nor ts II
positively known how many landings nave
actually been mace north of Port Arthur
and in what strength, while there hase
been reports that some of the soldiers de-
barked have been subsequently withoraWn.
An approximate estimate OF 5000 men
seems. however, to have been agreed upon
In the dispatches as the Japanese striking
force. Giving the Russians their highest
figure. $1,000. this dispatch calls for belief
in an assertion that 18, 900 out OF 70.O00 were
lost in battle, which. IL true, would make
one OF the bloodiest records In the history
of warfare. The losses ON both sides at
Gettysburg have been estimated at APP
proximately 80 per cent of the forces en-
gagged. the same percentage obtaining at
Shiloh. But these engagements were
fought under far different circumstances.
The loss of 1900 men out OF total OF
70.O00-the latter figure being probably
much too high-means a percentage OF
about twenty-five. General Grants grand
assault at Vicksburg cost him only eight
per cent of his attacking force, and the
conditions there were fairly comparable
with those that obtain at Port Arthur, WITH
the besieged entrenched and fianked by
water. At Fredericksburg, where upward
of PCS 900 men were engaged on both sides.
the losses were only II 600 men, or eight
per cent of the whole force. Such re-
port as that In hand Immediately suggests
that either the imaginative Chinaman or
the enterprising stock-broker has been at
work. 1t may be true that the Japanese
forces have attempted to storm the out
works of the Russian defenses at Port Ar
thur and have been repulsed. But that
they have been engaged in such forces as
to lose 1900 men. or even one-tenth of
that number is not to be credited for a
moment until it Is absolutely confirmed by
the Japanese official dispatches.
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Save the Wild Flowers.
From the New Bedford STANDARD.

Again the suggestion is in order that
children and others be warned against the
destruction of native wild flowers by over
much gathering of them. A single spray
satisfies the love of the beautiful, and gives
as good opportunities for study as a hand
full or an armful. Teachers should make
this well understood among the children
they encourage to bring In specimens into
the class room. Nature study should not be
allowed to stand as an excuse for ravaging
the fields and woods or rislxing the exter-
mination of wild flowers and plants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-24

His experiences with political events in
Illinois have caused Speaker Cannon to
deliver some rather uncomplimentary opin-
ions of people who cannot be induced to
change their minds. Perhaps Mr.. Cannon
may yet be induced to accept the vice
presidential nomination, rather than be a
sticker
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Michigan courts decision that hus-
bands may fnfiet mild corporal punish
ment Oh their wives viii not carry much
CONSERVATION to Utah homes where the
wives can speedily effect temporary I'M
Outstanding that will speedily compel the
husband to recognize the force of superior
mn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-24

Summer is surely upon u.s. The small boy
is arranging the spring board and getting
out of his garments and General Funston
is once more discussing the time he crossed
the river after Aguinaldo
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People who disapprove Of pool rooms vii
admit that the action of the Western Unier
Telegraph Company depriving them Of re-
ports is one instance where a great corpora
ton has exercised its enormous power for
the public benefit.
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SHOOTING STARS.
On the Safe Side.

"Do / understand you to say that you
believe in ghosts?"
"Yassuh," answered the old colored man.
'I b.leves in 'em. I doesn' say dar is any
sech things as chooses; but rs DESTROYS OF
lettin' 1t be n'erstood dat dar ism any ne
cessity Of comm aroun' an convincin' me
on de subjec.''
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II Judge Parker Is called upon for a
Fourth of July Grafton he will refuse to
recognize any event later than the Revolu-
ton in his list of topics.
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santo Domingo.
From, the

From the Cleveland Leader.
The handwriting on the wall grows
palmer to the effect that the United States
must take measures to secure peace and a
fair degree of prosperity for one of the
most fertile islands In the seven seas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-24

The public ought to be very happy and
thankful. No appointment to office is ever
made without eliciting the comment from
somebody that the public is to be congratu-
lated
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United States Senators.

From the Boston Herald
The notable feature of the delegations to
the republican national convention Is the
large representation of United States sena-
tors therein.
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Mr.. Bryan will go to st. Louis with some
thing of the same feeling as that expert
enced by man who is trying to catch a
runaway horse.
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II Mr.. Hearst can hold on to the indorse-
ments he has collected and make them all
valid four eight or twelve years hence.
they may help some.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-24

Some of the Chinese In Manchuria con-
template a revolution. but hardly expect
to have the luck of the people of Panama
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-24

1t looks as If the man who refuses to take
an interest in politics or base ball might
have a long lonesome summer before MIN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-24

The actual news from the orient Is snffi-
GENTLY thrilling to spare the war corre-
spondents the need of pfunging into the
throes of word-painting.
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The Japanese are having their turn to
show that they can stand defeat as well
as prosperity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-24

There is a disposition amongst maritime
people to inquire of Uncle Sam why pay
rent when you can own your ships?'
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Assurances.

The birds are tunin up again: the rosebud
bushes fair, 81 81 :-,,i.'1
And the scent of bloomin' sweetness comes
a-foatin' through the air. =. .
The swallow is a-sailfn' an the bee Is on
the wing, Hyz.' a.Jl-
We're bound to have summer. though
there wasn't any spring.
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After the Campaign.

Don't kill the birds. Even the crows
should be allowed to live until the disap-
pointed candidates are ready for them IN
November.
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st. Louis is now tranquil in a proud con-
viction that 1t has one OF the few SHOWS
that have come up to the advance notlces
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A Lack of Mutual Consideration.

1--WE will one day have the laws abolish
the trustsr' said the indignant citizen.
THAT is very inconsiderate," answered
the great promoter. 1.-The trusts haven't
made any threats about abolishing the
laws"
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His Method.

Don't you know that 1t doesn't do The
least good to apply abusive epfthets to
political opponent <s@ AZ
"Of course" answered Senator Sorghum.
st doesn't do any good. But 1t assures
your constituents that you are trying to do
something to earn your salary"
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Her Impression of Base Ball.

You were telling me about the base ball
game, Charley DEAR" said young Mrs. Tor
kins, trying to look interested. ..A
Yes. 1t was quite interesting. Two OF
our players got home In one inning
Ibid they? I'm willing to make small
wager that they didn't get home in time
for dinner"
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Handkerchief.

WARMER weather means
need of Il larger supply of hand
kerchfefs. These are worth buying
and are underprice.
Women's Swiss Cambria Hantlkerchiefs
with scalloped, embroidered. hem
stitched and lace edges, also trimmed
in lace insertion. Many a nj
different kinds. Worth n ZlAC.
up to 25c. Special at....
First Floor.
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Wemen's Woven Corset Covers, high
neck, long sleeves, and low neck with
short sleeves; woven lace trim H2c
Women's Mercerized Lisle Vests. low
neck, no sleeves. fancy open work basket
pattern fronts, trimmed in lace: pink
morrow ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Children's Low Neck Bleached Cotton
Vests, no sleeves. tapped neck an5 Ac
arms, Richelieu rib. all sizes. each VS-s
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White Linen Gibson
Tie. with oblong eyelets,
Cuban heel and r
plain toe. rib ST. 0E
bon laced. -. VAsS~
Second Floor.
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loose coats of white taffeta effectively
b1aided will be a popular theater wrap this
winter and are light and dainty when worn
with a pale coloIed skirt.
CATHERINE TALBOT.
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Ermine Not So Popular.

Ermine is less in favor this year, but it
will be employed in conjunction with astra-
khan and breitschwantz as collar cuffs,
etc. and for muffs and small stoles Last
season 1t held perhaps too prominent a
place In the affections of the general pub
lic particularly IN its Imitation form, for
the leading modistes to take it up. As a
material for entire coats or even capes for
day wear 1t is far from becoming. Mole
skin is declining in favor. but good many
motor coats and wraps are still TO be worn
in this fur. And women who conceived a
sincere attachment for the quaint Quaker
ish tones of this humble little beasts coat
will no doubt continue to adopt it for wear-
ing with certain tones of gray and fawn
cloth. A very pretty moleskin coat is made
with loose back and front and a collar of
breitschwantz. in which are insertions of
handsome guipure mounted between bands
OF narrow old galloon. Large old silver
buttons are placed down the revers of the
coat, which have facings of moleskin bor-
dered with narrow breitschwantz. The fur
OF the season will be sable but only for
those lucky ones whose purse is without
limit.
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Iaalz&1zazz;,d:j'

trimmed with shaded tips. was worn with
the costume. At this modish meeting It
was conclusively decided that the long coats
and the large. f1at-brimmed hats would be
the sartorial winners this season. The mar
quis hat was also there, but, let me whisper,
1t was only seen on elderly ladies: Forgive
me the word elderly 1t slipped out I'M
awares, for, with all the wonderful beauty
cures and foods. there are only. young look
ing women nowadays or the marquis hat.
with it's impertinent little brim. would not
suit them. Black and green toilets were In
evidence at the races on the smartest wo-
men, and they promise to be very fashion,
able for winter. made up in three-piece suits,
with the blouses composed for the most
part of dyed lace with yoke empiece-
ment of white cluny and the ensemble of
the costume preserved in a ceinture of the
cloth matching the jacket and skirt.
Fetching Modes.
Apropos of blouses, some of the best
models are very fetching. 1t is. hardly
necessary to observe that they do not pouch
any more. On the other hand, the blouse
of the winter will by no means be tight
fitting. but we may rest assured that so
long as a garment bears the name OF blouse
it will. In effect at least. be free and loose.
Such catholicity of styles prevails In the
new models that one Is allowed much IL
cense in choice. But everywhere and with
out exception there is the high belt. In no
single instance can l recall an elongated
drop below the waist line. although, on the
other hand. there Is great freedom above
the deep ceinture and a marked tendency
to draw the folds to slightly vertical line
A number of the latest models of Agnes
the acknowledged Partisan waist artist
have short basques that start from either
hip and undulate in a pronounced fashion
around the back. These basques add a
piuuant feature to what is known as the
tailor-made blouse and are accompanied by
an exceedingly shapely belt cut slightly
deeper in front than at the back. On the
more elaborate waists little lace and platt
ed muslin cravats and small revers play ar
important part. For example. on a stun
ming white mousseline taffeta blouse lavish
| ly treated to fagot stitch and sporting two
| fetching little capes about the shoulders
there occurred the tiniest revers of pale
green velvet edged with Tom Thumb valen
] ciennes edging. A hand-worked motif was
in the corner of each little cape. The small
hiatus left by this trimming was filled In
with a chemisette of fine guipure lace fas-
tened up the center front to the top of the
high collar with tiny bows of white ribbon
All the elaborate blouses have elbow
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Courtiers in Calico.

The simplest court livery In the world
is probably that worn in the palace of the
Emperor of Korea, whose servants are
all dressed in garments and headgear of
red calico, which are easy to make and
cost little. There is but little state at the
palace, but Of the divinity that doth
hedge a king the Korean emperor has
more than his share. His person is con-
sidered sacred; to touch him Is sacri-
lege. and the punishment of sacrilege Is
death. If the emperor touches a subject
that person becomes sacred. too.
1t is not lawful to speak the emperor's
name except in a whisper and only after
death may his portrait be painted, and
then 1t will be worshiped.
The emperors word is law, and he
owns everything-lands and people
without restriction. Any wish that he
may express Is regarded as an absolute
command, yet he is no brutal despot, but
Is described as having a pleasant face.
with q benevolent expression. Physically
he is delicate. and his shyness borders on
timidity.
His ancient Korean state robes Of rich
yellow hue are embroidered with num-
berless cabalistic signs, and his waist Is
encircled with a stiff ceremonial girdle
inlaid with Jade. This looks rather like
an iron hoop round shrunken barrel and
seems strange to Europeans, who are ac-
customed to belts which grip the body.
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sleeves, even those worn during the day.
very smart separate bodice Is made OF
cream lace over white silk. square yoked
effect Is gained by means Of three-inch
rufte of lace over which are draped ropes
of silver passementerie. Beginning at the
girdle-which, by the way, is of violet
panne-are small, square bows of lighter
shade of mauve reaching to the bust line.
The high lace collar is edged with the pas
sementerie. and a band of the same joins
the puffed sleeve and elbow ruffies of lace.
Equally swagger after Its fashion is a
morning shirt blouse of old blue cloth. The
fronts have the same old style fullness
formed by four stitched plaits running from
shoulder to waist and a fanlike arrange-
ment of tucks in the back. About the neck
is fitted piece of cloth which forms d
round fiat collar and narrow vest, both
edged with silk braid. Where the collar
and vest join at the neck are loops of vel
vet of a darker shade held with enameled
buttons. The leg of mutton sleeves are
banded with stitched cloth and tied at the
elbow with velvet bow.
Not to be overlooked in the blouse line
Is the crossed handkerchief effects.
y charming little waist Is of shot tafYeta
in blue tones. The handkerchief front is
divided into three separate pieces or folds,
each one edged with tiny fringe The
sleeves are large and deliberately puffed.
There is new flannel. smart to degree,
having embroidered stripes put in by ma
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Nice Things for Thanksgiving.

Roast Turkey With New Chestnut Stuff
ing.-Singe, draw and truss the bird and
fill with the following dressing: Peel twen-
ty-five large chestnuts and blanch in boil
ing water to remove the inner brown skins.
Then boil them until quite soft Drain,
chop fine and mix with the marrow from
two soup bones. first cutting the marrow
INTO small pieces. Season to taste with salt
cover the breast of the turkey with thin
strips of fat pork or puttered paper and
roast in a hot oven. basting every ten min
utes with not butter. When nearly done
take off the paper. dredge with flour and
SAT- ana continue to basic with butter until
a fine brown. Place on hot dish gar
nished with celery and glazed chestnuts
and serve with a rich giblet sauce.
oyster Bisque.-Drafn a quart of oysters
through a colander for ten minutes SET
the hquor' when sufficient quantity of
cold water has been added over tho fro
and bring to a boil. Meantime chOn tbe
oysters fine, and when the liauor hollis stir
them into it. Cook gently for fifteen min
utes. Have ready three cupfuls of heated
milk, in which are pinch of soda and fo,r
heaping teaspoonfuls of powdered CRACKERS
which have been soaked in a cupfuI of bot
water. COOK in saucepan two tablespoon
rus OF putter, and when it Kisses stir in a
tablespoonful of flour. Cook for one min
ute and pour upon it, stirring all the fir,
the thlckened milk, and when it has cooked
one minute more add the oysters and Iio-
uor. season with pepper and salt to taste
Caulifiower With Cream Sauce -Waeb q
cauiliioWer In cold water after cutting off
the roots and put 1t over the fire in cold
water In which is little salt. Let it cook
half an hour after the water around II he,
gins to boil. Drain in colander and pour
the following cream sauce over it: Mix one
tablespoonful of butter with one table,
spoonful of flour and add slowly a pint of
rich cream. When the sauce boils season
1t with salt and pepper and pour it over
as desired
Rich Pumpkin Pie.-One quart of steam
ed pumpkin, pressed through a coarse
sieve, one quart of smeet milk five eggs.
the yolks and whites beaten separately;
one teacupful of butter, four teacupfuls of
sugar, one teaspoonful of pulverized GIN
ger. one grated nutmeg and half a tea
spoonful of allspice. Bake in two deep pie
tins, lined with thin pastry. When done
and brown sprinkle with sugar Serve
cold