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Utilize the Public Grounds.

Such excellent results have flowed from
the efforts Of citizens to establish and main
tain Fairgrounds for children on private
grounds in this city that hearty indorse-
ment will be given by the community to
Col Bromwells recommended lions In his
annual report regarding the utilization of
the government reservations for this pur-
pose. The public parks are prima rly for
the recreation and health of the people
SeconGarily they are intended for esthetic
ends. They purify the air and afford space
for rest and refreshment. They could be
put therefore. to no better purpose within
proper limits. than to be utilized for the
recreations of the children who are other
wise dependent upon private charities for
their Fairgrounds.
1t is eminently desirable that the children
be kept out OF the streets. They should
be encouraged to play at games which will
develop them physically and keep them
morally healthful we'll They should be
drawn as far as possible out of the slums
where SO many have their homes. into the
purer air and more wholesome atmosphere
OF the open spaces. 1t is far better that
this work be conducted by the municipality
than relegated to the enterprise OF citizens
whose surplus means are already well alb
sorbed by the demands of charity. Col
Bromwell well says that there is no other
way In which a small amount can be ex-
pended which will give greater pleasure or
do moro good or result In more lasting ben
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-27
That Yarn About Mr.. Davis.

The story that Mr.. Davis is contemplate
ing matrimony makes him indignant We
see by this how long the gentleman has
been out of politics He should simply
have been amused. The fakirs have but
started with him. and they paid him
compliment by addressing themselves to
subject of tenderness and sentiment. II
provoked they may change their tactics
and give him cause for real unhappiness.
He will be in the limelight for three
months, and has small notion of the num-
Der and variety of the intentions and per-
formances that may be ascribed to him by
Industrious campaigners in that time. On
still another ground he might safely have
left the indignation in this case to the
lady. who promptly voices 1t. Mr. Davis
In his twenty years of retirement has
forgotten some of the burdens that public
man must not only bear but appear to
relish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-27
Dangerous Friends.

These are the days when 1t Is necessary
to choose well the companions for sum-
mer outing or picnic or excursion. For the
fool is abroad in the land and the fool
killer is overworked and cannot attend to
all the cases that require his attention.
There Is, for instance, the uan who rocks
the boat in order to hear the women
scream. He is persistent He Will not
learn the ways Of wisdom. Shun him after
the first experience. Then there Is the nov
ice who thinks he knows all about sailing
and insists upon taking HIS friends out on
the water. He has no conception OF the
treacherous nature of the element to which
he entrusts other lives than his own. He
will pull the wrong sheet in emergency,
turn the tiller the wrong way, or hold on
to his canvas long after the skies have
warned him of the necessity to reef. Es-
chew his company and his invitations as
soon as he has proved his Incompetence.
The canoeist, too. is dangerous man un-
less he has proved his ability to manage
his dehcately balanced craft. He is apt
to think himself expert after two or three
paddlings and then begins to take others
out on the river. Keep away from him
unless he has established his reputation -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-27
The President at Sycamore Hill.

The Presidents reply to the formal notifi-
cation OF his nomination at Chicago touches
upon the different questions involved in the
campaign and In very clear and candid
way His references to the tariff. to the
isthmian canal. to the situation In the Phil
ipplnes and to capital and labor are In line
with his own and his party,s record. and
will be auotable from every stump. He
promises a letter n little later but. however
well II may be written, 1t cannot add great
ly to the points covered by his deliverance.
In his statement the President challenges
the opposition upon the most important
matter in controversy:
so long az the republican party is in
power the gold standard Is settled. not as
"A matter of temporary political expediency,
not because of shifting conditions in the
production of gold In certain mining CEN
ters. but in accordance with what we re-
gard the fundamental principles of ma
tional morality and wisdom.
The reference here Is to the 50 called gold
plank which the platform committee at St.
Louis rejected by vote of 80 to 10. That
plank 1t will be remembered, did not in
dorse gold, per Sc, as the standard of value,
but merely conceded that the money ques-
tion had for the time being been settled.
owing to the enormous discoveries of gold
Wllihu the past lew yedlS' II was q oop
thrown to the siverites on their quantita-
tive theory OF money. but not enough to
satisfy them; and between that and no ref
erence to the money question at all Mr..
Bryan and his friends chose the latter, and
imposed their will on the committee and
the convention.
The Preside mt puts the case for himself
and his party in a way to show the broad
difference between recognizing gold as the
standard Of value. to be maintained at all
times and ia all circumstances. and recog-
fortified by the success of proSpectors and
the industry Of miners. And, in effect. he
asks his opponents H. In the event OF the
falling OF OF sold discovery and mining in
the near ttiture they are not committed to
a revival OF their old contention about the
double standard on the lines OF the Bryan
agitation which shook the country in the
campaigns OF 1896 and 1900.
Maybe Judge Parker will reply to this in
his letter of acceptance. His brief telegram
to the st. Louis convention does not settle
his status in the distinction that the Presi-
dent draws, but leaves the impression that
had the convention adopted the very thin
plank offered by the gold men he would
have said nothing He protested merely
against absolute silence. He did not urge a
downright declaration for gold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-27
eft than money appropriated for hitting up

eft than money appropriated for hitting up
and maintaining Fairgrounds.
With the $4,000 Of public money which he
suggests as an appropriate beginning in
this line much could be done toward the
establishment of well-eauipped public rec
reation grounds with proper supervision
to prevent abuses. One of the finest fea-
lures of Bostons municipal equipment Is
the public playground on the space known
as Charlesbank, where are running track.
a base ball field a full outfit Of swings.
parallel bars and other items Of outdoor
gymnasium equipment. The grounds are
thronged with boys during every day OF the
season. They are under the watchful eye
of carefully selected attendants. who ad-
wise them in the use of apparatus and ad-
games. The best of order prevails. and the
children, many of whom come from the
poorer homes in the Immediate vicinity, are
UNNECESSARILY benefited. both physically
and morally.
Washington could do far better than
Boston. having more public ground avail
able for such purpose. The great Potomac
Park. reclaimed from the river and dedi-
Gated by law to the recreation of the people.
lies fallow for such uses There could be
established an outdoor gymnasium capable
all ages. engaged In all the sports. With
$1,000 such beginning could easily be
made as to persuade the legislators that
here lies an opportunity for doing the
greatest good with the least expenditure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-27
Chairman Taggart.

After a vain search for a man Of national
reputation. the democrats have chosen
Thomas Taggart of Indiana to conduct
their campaign. Mr.. German was first
choice, Mr.. Sheehan second. and Mr.. Cam
pau of Michigan third. All excused them
selves from service. Mr.. Taggart sought
the place. He has a local reputation as a
hustler has been mayor Of Indianapolis.
and as his friends declare, always fights to
win. He possesses a comfortable. fortune.
acquired in the business world. and II Judge
Parker succeeds. and the country, as after
the victory of 1892. again goes upon a soup
kitchen basis, Mr.. Taggart will be a good
man to have in the forefront He began
life in a restaurant. and Is the proprietor
Of two of the largest and most prosperous
hotels in Indiana.
On the part of the democrats. however.
this is going to be a captains battle. The
territory to be fought for will be divided up.
Captain Hill will look out for New York.
Captain German for Maryland, Captain
James Smith. jr.. for New Jersey, Captain
E. c. Benedict for Connecticut. Captain
Davis for West Virginia. Captain Hopkins
for Illinois. and Captain Wall for Wiscon-
sin The south Is expected to look out for
herself In this way Commander-in-Chief
Taggart will not be overworked. He ought
to find plenty Of time to visit the outposts
and receive reports. II he gives no orders.
as to what is going on.
One of the reasons given for pressing the
place on Mr.. German was that he stands
so we'll with those capitalists Of New York
who are opposed to Mr.. Roosevelt.
With him in charge they would be
willing it is said. to finance the cam
paign upon most liberal scale. Still
there is no occasion to suppose that
the democrats will be stinted Mr..
Belmont alone should be good for
fat subscription He is a rich man in his
own right and as the American agent Of
the Rothschilds is a power in Wall street.
He was one of the Parker managers at
ST. Louis and will be man of influence at
the White House in case of democratic sue
cess. Like Mr.. HILL he is effacng himself
for the moment, but only to humor certain
local prejudices. He Is in close touch with
Esopus. and will be active in his way in
the campaign. ,.r. a,. ..s.. g.. .- .
The fact that Judge Parker did not ex-
ercse his right of selection after the decH
nation of the strong men Is no reason to
suppose that the committees selection
a matter of indifference to him. He and
Mr.. Taggart are likely to work very cordi-
allv together
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-27
A Queer Scheme.
From the Wheeling Intelligencer.

From the Wheeling Intelligencer.
Congregational minister in Milwaukee
is said to have hit upon novel scheme
for building up his church. By way OF
providing means for replenishing the treas
ury, he has sold to merchants advertising
privileges in the church building. Some
business men pay in cash and others by
entering into contracts to bring specified
number Of fairly well-to-do citizens to
church before the collection box Is passed
around.
While 1t Is an undisputed fact that
better churches cannot be maintained with
out pecunary aid, 1t would seem that 1t
were better to have no houses of worship
than to have them supported in this man
ner. In a church Of the character Of the
Milwaukee congregation there can be very
little Of spirituality or reverence when such
methods are resorted to to sustain it. 1t Is
not only sacrilegious but impious While
there is greater liberalism in religion to-
day than formerly there enough old
fashioned Christians left to condemn any
such departures as those noted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-27
Russia's Claims.

One statement of Russa's position re-
garding her rights in the matter of sinking
merchantmen suspected of carrying contra
band goods. based upon an official explana-
ton given at ST Petersburg, is as follows:
Russia maintains the right of her war
ships to sink a neutral vessel carrying con-
traband when her papers show that she Is
clearly subject to seizure and when CIR
,cumStances render it impossible or danger
Gus to attempt to get her to home port,
and that In such cases liability for damages
to the value of the ship Is not admitted.
In other words, Russia claims the right
to constitute herself sole judge of a YES
sells character, subject to no revision and
no claims for damages. The official state
ment goes further and specifies follows
regarding the contingencies in which 1t is
Iawful-as Russia reads international law
to sink such vessels:
when the prize is unsea worthy. in dan
ger of recapture by the enemy or in the
case of difficulty in getting the prize back
To port, which might include inability to
spare a prize crew, etc. In each case the
commander must take off the ships papers
crew and passengers before sinking the
prize
Russia cannot possibly establish the doc
trine that she can send forth a warship
upon the high seas and sink ship after ship
Gent men cannot be spared for prize crews
To take the vessels into port. Such
policy would mean the devastation of neu-
trail commerce. for it is not to be expected
that a small squadron could spare enough
men to man all the merchantmen 1t might
encounter in the course of a cruise through
the thickly frequented waters of the trade
routes. Certainly If the right to sink rather
than escort to port Is claimed with 1t must
go the responsibility for the act. 1t Is ex-
tremely doubtful II one out of a hundred
merchantmen in the Pacific today is solely
laden with contraband. There may be
large number of vessels carrying some con-
traband. but with such goods will be far
greater proportion of other cargoes, shipped
innocently by owners whose rights cannot
be destroyed merely because of their cues
tionabe association. The owners of the
inofenstve cargo on the Knight Com
mandrr. whatever contraband she may
have carried, cannot be robbed OF all their
values on the score of Russia's assumption
that the ship carried war goods for japan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-27

a reliable and experienced boatman anu
swimmer. The automobilist without 1udg-
ment and afflicted with the speed craze Is
another of the midsummer lures to danger
and perhaps death. He loves to I'LL up MS
machine with friends and scoot out into
the country. taking long chances at every
turn and crossing. He feels perfectly COM
petent. but he fails to realize the extreme
ly delicate nature of his apparatus and the
heavy responsibility he assumes when ne
speeds at the rate of twenty-five or thirty
miles an hour or more over imperfect
roads. 1t Is the course Of wisdom to de-
cline all such invitations unless one is sure
of the capacity and skill and good judgment
OF the cha uNeur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-27
The Democratic Chairman.
rom the Philadelphia Ledger.

From the PhiladeIphia ledger =. -.
The democratic national committee does
not regard the approaching campaign very
seriously; it estimates 1t at the Tom rag
CART size-that is to say, it concedes. ina
the election of Judge Parker to the pres-
dency and the return of the democratic party
to national ascendency is matter RANKING
Importance with the election OF an AUDITOR
for Marion county, Ind, or, say. mayor
of the city of indianapolis Those feats-
scarcely remarkable in themselves, hardy
heretofore considered as marking man, 1or
national leadership of a party-Tom rag
CART has performed. He has never uo On
management Of a state campaign, those
contests in Indiana in which his somewhat
primitive Ideas were allowed to Influence
the methods employed by his party nave
always ended in disaster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-27
"Sunday Mornin'."

When Sunday mornin' comes around
The bell up on the hill
Gives forth a sweet an peaceful sound,
And then adj else Is still.
Most everything seems heavenward bound
When Sunday mornin' comes around.
The daisies whitenin the ground,
Their heads Is bendin' low,
The roses bow with grace profound.
AS breezes gently blow
The week with joy complete is crowned,
When Sunday mornn' comes around.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-27
Chicago Falling Behind.
From the Boston Herald.

What is the matter with Chicago? A
growth. according to the new directory. of
but 10000 in a year is not up to the usual
Chicago power with figures. At this rate
1t will take ten years to obtain an addi-
ton of 10000 to the city census, and a
hundred years to gain 100000. Something
must have happened to the windy city by
the lake. Is it an epidemic of race suicide
an emigration of workingmen seeking jobs
or failure to attract persons in search
of fortune?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-27
Democracy.
From the Portland Oregonian.

rom tnt fUftIHnu OregUuIdH.
From one extreme to the other the dem
ocratic party has now gOne-from utter
ance of the most radical doctrine to a con-
servatism SO cautious and cold that you
cannot tell whether the party has any pol
icy or not. 1t makes no positive declara-
ton on any subject. The platform enun-
ciates no policy, for the party has none.
It's whole effort is querulous opposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-27
What q Contrast

From the Chicago Chronicle
According to journalistic admirer, Judge
Parker's letter Of acceptance will be ideal
in It's franknesS openness and clearness."
II 1t is 1t will be markedly in contrast with
the judges attitude during the last six
months
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-27

The ideal condition for the musician
would be to rank as laboring man when
the question Of importing players by con-
tract comes up and as an artist when sal
aries are being arranged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-27

Even If Mr.. Bryan is compelled to con-
tent himself with appearing at intervals of
four years. he will still have something of
an advantage over the seven-year locust.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-27

1t is remarkable to note how many prom
inent democrats have to be introduced be-
fore they can claim acquaintance with the
presidential nominee.
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Exceptional.

THAT was a remarkable dwOning acc
dent" said the cold blooded man.
I'm what respect?"
None Of the papers state that the victir
was q good swimmer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-27

1t looks if the Japanese had thor
oughly mastered Kuropatkins curves, but
the Russians refuse to put another man in
the box
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1t might not be a bad idea to provide
Russian naval officers with text books on
international law relating to seizures of
contraband suspects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-27

Chicago Is perhaps deriving some satis-
faction from reports that the Pike" at st.
Louis is not as gingery as the Midway
Plaisance was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-27

Judge Parker probably thinks he Is at
least justified in holding on to his present
position until he has been formally noti-
fed of his nomination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-27

Mr.. Thomas Lawson Is subject to the
suspicion which always attaches to a man
who shows an inclination to peach on his
nails
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Who Said Il Firstp

From the New York World today
''Tag. you're It."
From the New York Tribune, today ~.
Tag! You're itr'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-27

Richard Croker expects to visit New
York He will find no cause to complain
that Tammany has not fourished in his
absence
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Quiet Taste.
From the Milwaukee, Sentinel

From the milwaukee, Sentinel.
With advancing years King Edward Is
developing quieter tastes in the matter OF
apparel. At Ascot he wore "a blue frock
coat. purple tie, white CATERS and a red
hower"-an almost sombre ensemble
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-27
SHOOTING STARS.
A ModeruiSt.

why" asked the teacher, did Nebu-
chadnezxar eat grass?
And after silence the small boy from
Chicago made answer: Maybe there was
a beef strike in Babylon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-27
A Phase Explained.

Father" said the small boy. what do
they mean when they say that people OPP
crate on margins in the stock market"
my son." was the answer, at generally
means that they are being kept on the
ragged edge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-27

Mr.. Davis and Mr.. Elkins seem confident
of their ability not to let political differ
ences cause family quarrel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-27

president Roosevelt feels quite confident
or his ability to look out for his own fu-
ture and Mr. Roots as we'll
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Russia may make mistake in not con-
filming its carelessness to the sinking Of its
own ships.
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''De trouble bout superstition" said I'm
cloe Eben, is dat it keeps man de-
pendin' on good luck dat nebber happens
or else skyart OF hahd luck dat fails to
show up"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-27

Some Of the democrats would like to bor-
row a republican phrase and stand pat on
Judge Parker's telegram.
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Not a Repeater.
From the Chicago Journal.

The scandalous story Is being circulated
that Judge Parker voted twice for Bryan.
For the sake of fairness let us explain that
1t was not at the same election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-27
Works Overtime.

From the Baltimore Sun.
The dealy gasoline stove Is one thing that
takes no summer vacation.
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The meat strike will come pretty near
driving the don't worry" clubs out Of
business,
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The Candidates Declaration.
Il seek to benefit your lot.
trust you'll aid my quest.
You drop a ballot in the slot
And / will do the rest"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-27

r1In order to avoid delays on account o.
personal absence, Jsttsrs 70 THE STA1
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the oMcs. but simply 10
TIE Star, or to the Editorial or Bust
purpose.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-11-14
FAMILY HEADS GO TOGETHER
Monroe Miller and His Borrowed S25OO
Are Not Alone.

HALSEY, Or, Nov. 14.-Facts re-
garding the mysterious disappearance
of MunrOe Miller, well-known far
mer residing near Halsey, a few days
ago, have at last leaked out and make
1t known that he left the country in
company with Mrs. Florence Allen,
wife of w. Allen, a farmer living
southeast of Halsey. Relatives and
friends of the parties tried to keep the
true reason for Miller's disappearance
qiuet, but it is now definitely known.
Events before the disappearance of
the two make it certain that it was a
carefully planned elopement. Miller
deserted a wife and three children.
and Mrs. Allen left her husband. Moth
ing has yet been heard of the present
whereabouts of the pair.
Miller had at least $4,000 with him
when he left, which he borrowed on a
mortgage and note.