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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13
lincoln at Fort Stevens

Yesterdays celebration at Fort Stevens Of
the fortieth anniversary of the battle
fought there in defense of the national capt.
tai should call the attention OF the whole
country to the fact that there Is within
short distance of Washington hitherto
comparatively neglected bit of historic
ground worthy OF special preservation.
Upon that ground stood Abraham Lincoln
under fire he witnessed the only fight of
the war In which the Union forces acted in
his personal presence and under his cheer
ing encouragement. He was then living at
the Soldiers Home. very short distance to
the southeast. across a stretch of woods
1t was as though he had stepped over from
the house to take part in a battle for the
salvation of the capital The situation was
dangerous in the extreme. Earlys forces
had caught the Union commanders unpre-
pared to resist an attack upon Washington
There had been hurredly assembled "A few
thousands of raw recruits. clerks and tn
valids, n weak reliance against the seasoned
veterans of the confederate commanders
raiding army. Upon them. however. de-
volved the necessity of holding the fort
until the troops hurriedly dispatched from
Virginia could arrive
1t was in this critical juncture that Presi-
dent Lincoln served as a Vitalizing inspira-
tion to his brave but feeble soldiers. There
Is no satisfactory memorial TO Lincoln in
this city. No more appropriate monument
could be erected than a statue. placed on
the very ground where he stood on that
mOmentous day, exposing his own person to
the rain OF bullets in order that his sol
diers might be encouraged to do their best
until rerforcements came To save the CAPT
tai
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Candidate and Party.

w F. Hsrrity OF Philadelphia. who man
aged the democratic campaign of 1S92. Is
quoted saying:
Judge Parker himself will be the plat
form, and he will he SO regarded by the
voters of the country The democracy Is
to be congratulated upon having candl-
date OF such heroic mold. and predict tnat
hIs strength will increase the campaign
progresses.
The issue Is not the "heroic mold OF
Judge Parker, even If that IS conceded.
E-rt II Is not conceded Only very little
examination of matters Is sufficient to show
that Judge Parker's dispatch came too late
to entitle him to the honors OF hero.
This stamps him merely as a very adroit
politician. 1t awakens wonder that man
who plays politics 80 well should for SO
many years have preferred the bench. lie
did not wrap the flag around him. advance
to the footlights and fire off his horse pis-
toll until he got the signal from the friendly
press of New York city. 1t is, indeed, next
to a certainty that If the New York Evening
Post the World. the Sun and the Times
had not promptly and angrily thrown up
the sponge. Judge Parker's telegram would
never have been written. He would most
likely have declared himself in some such
terms IN his letter of acceptance. but not
until then
No. begging Mr. Harritys pardon, the is
sue is not the candidate. but the party.
What does the democratic party stand for?
How heroic" is the mold" of that or
ganzation as disclosed by its performances
at st. Louis? The platform committee sur
rendered the money issue by vote of 81
to L. the New York delegation Endorsed
the action by vote of 30 to ~. and the
full convention unanimously indorsed 1t
without a word of debate Upon the public
announcement of the receipt of Judge
Parker's telegram 1t required the utmost
exertion of the leaders to prevent out
break and a cancellation of Judge Parker's
nomination All reports of the proceedings
show that for several hours the convention
majority of the delegates believed they had
been triCked. and their anger was not con-
fined TO Judge Parker's friends and per-
sonal representatives in the convention,
but embraced Judge Parker himself
The democratic party. then. stands for
surrender on the money iSSue-surrender
for the purpose of getting together al the
polls and carrying the election. Suppose 1t
should succeed at the polls. Then what?
proposition to restore the democratic party
to power. and not on the personal qualities
Of Judge Parker
The Chicago Chronicle. by the way. the
leading democratic newspaper OF Illinois. is
the first to announce its vote 1t votes
for Roosevelt.
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The Bettors.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
1t Is wear5ome or amusing. according to
ones mood to find the betting odds on
the election solemnly quoted a sort of
triumphant argument and final proof The
campaign Is hardly in the bud. The plat
forms have not been digested. hundred,
a thousand. unforeseen conditions, a single
speech letter of one of the candidates
may turn strongly one way or the other
the balance now about in equilibrium Yet
a lot of gentlemen are gayly betting on
their prejudces or their hopes; the state
of their guesses is quoted for the informa-
ton and relief of an anxious world as II
the register of the odds We're some sub
lime mathematical demonstration.
Many or most of these calculatOrs of for
tune know little or nothing about the po-
lttical conditions in the several states. II
they have a table of the electoral votes
the chances are that 1t Is an old one But
they are confident of their own infallibility
They are eager to bet $4,000 OF any part
Of 1t at blank to one. and their readiness
to gamble in the dark is spread upon the
record seriously as a census bulletin
Put not your trust in bettors especially
since many of the bets are fakes"
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Parker and Cleveland.

Ii is the opinion of some of the Washing
ton democrats that Parker Is another
Cleveland" There is a resemblance in the
following bit of history:
While the democratic senators charged
with the work were. under Mr.. Germans
direction. revising the Wilson tariff bill they
frequently consulted with Mr.. Cleveland
and Secretary Carlisle. They explained the
difficulties of the situation. and the terms
under which they could hoe to get tariff
bill through that body. They proceeded
under the impression that their work was
approved both at the White House and at
the Treasury Department. No sooner
however was the revised bill made public
than severe criticism of 1t began In the ex-
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treme low tariff quarters. and the men re-
sponsible for It were dashed in the press
with vigor. To the surprise of everybody
concerned. Mr.. Cleveland Joined in this,
and in a letter which was made public pill
loried Mr.. German and his coadjutors. The
Maryland senator replied in kind. and his
speech was probably the most personal he
ever delivered
1t is reasonably certain that Judge Par
ker and his friends Mr.. Hill and Mr.. Shee-
han understood one another perfectly De-
fore the two Iieutenants started for st.
Louis. Judge Parker wanted the nominal
ton. his two friends were earnestly COM
mitted to his fortunes. and all three knew
the difficulties in the way. Judge Parker
was kept advised Of the progress Of the
work of the convention. and so far as his
two friends knew had approved Of all that
they had DONE
Then came the thunderclap out OF the sky
of the New York Parker press. and Judge
Parker took matters into his own hands.
The result was to bring his two friends un-
der severe arraignment all over the coun-
try as being buuglers. or worse. and to In
crease his own prestige at their expense
The same pens that laud him to the skies
condemn his two friends to everlasting
hades.
Judge Parker Is more fortunate in his ex
perience than Mr.. Cleveland was In his. Mr..
Cleveland lost his tariff fight and alienated
the men he had attacked. Judge Parker
held On to the nomination he had already
secured. and his two friends are not ag-
grieved. Mr.. Sheehan has already called
at Esopus. and Mr.. Hill. 1t is stated. is ex-
pected soon. The New York methods are
peculiar.
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Cleveland's Idea of Brevity.
From the Nashville American.

TOn lHe NH5nVIIIe Amerlcan.
Mr.. Clevelands advice that the platform
be brief. explicit and bold was not fol-
lowed, at least not In the matter of brevity
We should like to brief platform OF
Mr.: Cleveland's composition. If he were
called upon to write, turn the rascals
out, he would probably proceed somewhat
after this fashion: I'VE appear to have ar
rived. in the course of human events, at
that stage when the time seems propitious
for evicting from their present positions
through orderly process. the aggrega ton
OF persons who by their cupidity and pecu-
atoms and their absolute disregard of the
sacred Obligations of public trust have
shown themselves unworthy of the appro-
val and confidence of the American peo-
pie. This is about what Mr. Cleveland
would say. though he would probably use
larger and longer words than we happen
to have in stock at the moment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13
Hero Worship.

He seems like some old Roman
With high and classic brow
crea ture to whom no man
Could deny a humble bow.
If he tried he'd ne'er disguise it.
He was born to lead and teach.
And you fully realize 1t
When you hear him make speech
He wears a shirt and collar
Just the same as other men.
He likes to save dollar
On expenses now and then.
A joke. he won't despise 1t;
And for pie he oft will reach.
Though you wouldn't realize II
When you heard him make a speech
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13
SHOOTING STARS.
A Malicious Satisfaction.

do you ever have mosquitoes here?" said
the relative from the city.
Yes" answered Farmer Corntossel.
And malarta?"
Some"
"HoW's the weather."
"Hottern blaZes most of the time"
You don't seem to worry much.
Not a bit. We've got a family here
that's three weeks behind in their board
an we're gettin' even with EN-, even If
they never pay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13

Mr. Bryan thinks that If the silver dem
ocrats were to do what the gold demo-
Gratis did to defeat the ticket it would be
no more than just retribution. But 1T
takes a great deal of courage for a man
to commit political hari-kiri
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13
New RESPONSIBILITIES.

Il suppose you enjoy the freedom from
care that a fortune brings?"
We'll" answered Mr. Cumrox. its good
to have money. But If hadn't gotten rich
1 wouldn't have had to study French or
learned to pronounce the names of Wag
ner's operas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13

Democrats are asking whether Roose-
welt shall have a walk over" 1t is quite
possible that Mr.. Roosevelt would prefer
a good decisive fight that would perma-
nently allay the suspicion that accident
had anything to do with the victory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13

The temperance people will surely have
something TO say about the New York capt
talist who intends to sell drinking water in
one of the city's over-crowded districts ~
one cent per glass. The activity of mo-
nopolists has not Vet cffaced the popular
impression that water ought to be easily
obtained. When a glass of water is only
four cents cheaper than glass of beer
temptation is bound tn occur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13
Rest Easy.

From the Chicago Record Herald
Henry Watterson can now retire at night
with the calm assurance that he will not
awake in the morning to be told that they
rushed In while he wasn't looking and NOM
mated Grover Cleveland
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13

General kuropatkin may have influence
at home sufficient to secure relief from
his command in time to let some one else
assume the responsibility for actual sur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13

The American people are distinctly fortu-
nate in the fact that the personalities or
all the candidates preclude the possibility
OF a mud-slinging campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13

The usual fallaey to the effect that the
result of an election may he foretold by
study of the betting odds has again as
serted itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13

Mr.. Hill may be recognized cam
paign manager. But it is evident that he
will not he permitted to issue statements
without the chiefs 20. k"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13

The campaign orator will now do what he
can to relieve the mouotouy that usually
prevails between the Fourth Of July and
Thanksgiving day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13

Judge Parker is patient man and re-
Trains from being visibly annoyed by the
numerous people who assume to be man
aging him.
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The One Thing That is Free.

When coal and beef are very dear
And rents are costly as can be.
Let US be thankful and take cheer,
Our glorious country still is free
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13
Spray Them.
York Herald

From the New York Herald.
Many trees in various parts of the city
show that the disagreeable tussOck moth is
at work on the foliage. If these trees were
sprayed In time this nuisance would be
done away with.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13

Santos Dumont regrets that he cannot
have his arship at st. Louis to take the
place of the convention as a special attrac-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13

Judge Parker has secured more bouquets
by a single brief telegram than many ora
tors attain by an hours speaking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13

1t Is now the mikado who expects to go
to the front 1t is feared that proceedings
there will not be calculated to attract the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13

Mr.. Davis friends agree that the vice
presidency is a fine situation for an elderly
gentleman of regular habits and abundant
means.
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One Slight Advantage.

do you object to your husband betting
on an election
Yes" said Young Mrs. Torkins. But it's
better than betting on a horse race. There
is at least the satisfaction OF knowing that
seventh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13

w. J Bryan can at ieast take unto him
self credit Tor the fact that free silver"
had a very lively wake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13

"a burnt chile avoids de fire. said Uncle
Eben, ''but after a man is beat once he
wants to keep runnin fob Office de res of
his life"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-13
Barber q Ross.

We close at %ciocks Bs tnrdnys- and s pm
other days.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17
CHILEAN. Miners Powerful.

Perhaps the greatest weights borne
for any distance on mems backs are
the loads of ore brought up from the
mines Of the Andes by the miners Of
Chilli. Darwin visited a copper mine
In a ravine leading from the main
range of the Cordilleras, where the
work was carried on by such primitive
means that, though the mines had
been worked in the mountains for at
least two centuries, the water was re.
moved in some by carrying it up shafts
In leather bags on mems backs.
Sir Francis Head, when visiting a
similar mine, found that all the ore
was carried up to the surface, a YER
teal climb OF 450 feet, by the miners,
and that the average weight carried
was $50 pounds. This load was not
carried up winding stair, but up
notched trunks of trees, set almost up
right, one touching another.
The food Of the Gillian miner, ac-
cording to Darwin, consisted Of ra-
tons of sixteen figs and two small
loaves of bread for breakfast; for din.
ner boiled beans, for supper wheat
crushed and roasted. They scarcely
ever tasted meat
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17

Such are the impositions practced
on department stores by women claim"
ing dressmakers' discounts that lead.
ing metropolitan house finds it neces-
sary to employ three detectives whose
exclusive task it Ia to verify state"
ments Of this character. Those enti-
tied to discounts receive credentials,
while the others are tabulated under
the classification fraudulent" Many
stores provide separate cashiers desks
for dressmaker patrons, who repair
hither for their authorized rebates, av-
eraging 10 per cent. This privilege Is
usually confined to merchandise apper'
tanning to dressmaking, and is unavail'
able for other goods. Cut rate and
special sales are also exempt from
dressmakerS' discounts.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17
Italian Railway Trains.

One of the worst and greatest draw
backs to railway travel In Italy Is the
want Of accommodation ON many Of
the trains, and strangely enough this
applies 10 a greater extent ON long-dis-
lance trains than on those made up for
short journeys. We have no hesitation
In saying that for any party Of four
or five persons wishing to travel, let
us say, from Rome to Naples (six
hours), and desiring to sit all together,
it Is necessary TO arrive at the station
at least three~Quarters OF an hour be-
fore the time at which the train is
advertised to start. Even then we say
without exaggeration that the thing
Is no certainty. The use of Q smoking
carriage with any degree of comfort Is
almost an impossibility. One may ar
rive alone, In reasonable time for the
train, only to find that the very few
frst-class smoking compartments have
long ago been filed with ladies and
children, or more probably 1nvalids.
We speak as a hrst-clasS passenger
only. and, 50 far as we have observed,
the second-class accommodations on
Italian trains can still be recommend
ed. The overcrowding and discomfort
here are stretched to their utmost linn
Its, while the third-class carriage may
be dismissed in a few words. This
conveyance, in the form OF cattle
truck, is open TO all the winds that
blow, and appears to be used chiefly
for the transport of troops. The only
sitting accommodation consists Of
series of benches fitted crosswise a
intervals of from two to three feet
while on the outside is indicated II
large lettering the number Of me1
which the authorities are permitted tx
stow away-all very similar to gu
own railway trucks, upon any one o.
which we may read the printed regu
lation as to weight Of goods or mum
her of animals which it Is safe for thi
form of vehicle to carry.-Chambers
Journal
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17
Kentuokv's Bic Mosquitoes.

Big gallinipper mosquitoes that seem
to have can openers in place Of sting
ers are attacking chickens in the East
End, and they are said already to have
killed twenty-five fowls owned by Mrs.
Bridget Owens, Of Fulton street. All
of the chickens were attacked while
roosting. The mosquitoes seem to de-
scend toward the earth from high in
the air early in the evening or after
darkness and attack animals Of all
kinds. It is thought that they breed
in low, marshy places, but fly high
most of the hme.-Louisville Herald.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh Is q
blood or constitutional disease, end in order to
cure 1t you must take internal remedies
Halls Catsrrh Cure 10 taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces.
Halls Catarrh Cure is not o quack medicine.
in this country for years, and is a regular pre-
scription. 1t is composed of the best tonics
known, combined with the best blood puri-
iers, acting directly on the mucous surfaces.
The perfect com bina ion of the two ingredients
is what produces such wonderful results in
curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials FREQ.
r. CHENEY d. CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17
'0Od'S JarSdpdrill0
and Pills

Which thoroughlycl cleanse the blood,
expelling all humors and building
up the whole system. They cure
Hoods Sarsaparilla permanently cured !.
G. Hines, Franks, H., of eczema, from which
he had suffered for some time; and Miss
Alvina Wolter, Box 2l2, Algona, wis, Of PIN,
pies on her face and back end chafed skin ON
her body. by which she had been greatly
troubled There are more testimonials in
favor of Hoods than can be published.
hoods Sarsaparllla promises to
cure and keeps the promise,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17
An Iuducement.

Peddler-Want to buy an umbrella
cheap?
Krankley-No. What's the use? Ey'
ervbody steals my umbrella.
Pedler-WeN, this one amt worth
rtealing.-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17
Olnh 81 Olimbinr jon.

The Japanese Alpine Club, which is
the oldest In the world, is also a re-
ligious society, and the aseents accom-.
piished by It's members are preluded by
a prayer which runs: May our hearts
be pure. and may the weather on the
honorable peak be flne.'
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17
A Complaining Wife

80 you enjoy hearing your wife
speak In public q s-ss>s l. /. -
YES" answered Mr.. Meekton; '',t is
great comfort to me to hear her de-
scribiGs faults and difficulties for which
[ cannot possibly be held responsible"
Washington Star. .s...
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17
Worse and worse 8,

"My wife and went to cali on til,
,Dunleys last night. / can't imaein,
anything more tiresoms than spending al
evening 9Th them"
"You can't? Wait till they come t,
spend an evening with ou.''-Philadel
phia Press.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17
Those Newspaper Hints

Foreman-We need a few lines to
block out column.
Rural Editor (wearily)-Well, say
King Edward has begun wearing old
clothes, because they are more comfort
able. Perhaps 1t will start a fashion
that you and + can follow.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17
Loves Young Dream.

Nellie calling to her sister)-Tm going
70 make some lemonade, Jennie. Where
Is the squeeZer?
Jennie (absently)-The squeezer! oh,
he hasn't arrived yet, but Fun expecting
him any minute.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17

An immense panoramic picture Of the
battle of Waterloo is being painted in
Paris by Joseph Van Driesten. He has
the figures Of 100000 men in the rough
sketch,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17

Powerful alcoholic beverages can be
distilled from bananas, the milk OF Co
eoanut, rice and peas.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17
You Can Get Aliens Foot-Ease FREE.

Write Allen s. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y, for q
free sam pie of Allen . Foot Ease. 1t cures
sweating. hot swollen, aching feet. 1t makes
new or tight shoes easy. A certain cure for
corns, ingrowing nails and bunions. All drug.
gists sell 1t. 26c. Don't accept any substitute.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17

EIT@ Permanently CURED. no nts or nervousness
fBaQ after first day of Or. Klines Great Nerve
Restorer Send for Free @2 trial bottle and treatise
Dr.. r. n. Kline. Ltd. o3f Arch St., Philadelphia Pa
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17

Egypt claims the oldest man In tho
world-Ahmed Selim, who has turned six
score. He remembers Napoleon In Egypt.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17

The fortune Of the house Of Bismarck
passes to a boy Of 7. He bears the great
Chancellor's name Of Otto.