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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-05

'Phones in Scotland Yard.
Scotland Yard, London, is at last to
be provided with the telephone for
police purposes
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-05
Tibetan GREETING.

A sign of politeness in Tibet on
Meeting a person is to hold up the
:lasped hand and tick out the tongue.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-05

No Need to Be Thirsty.
The Belgian city Of Liege, with
population of 10000. maintains 10.-
900 drink sellers
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-05
ELEPHANTS Lone Life.

The longest span of life is that of
he elephant, which will survive two
centuries.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-05

A woman would have more respect
for a mans cigar if she could heat
her crimping iron with it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-05

1t isn't the reckless sea captain who
avoids wrecks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-25

to civic hygiene. This is in marked con-
trast with the conditions governing the
spread of tuberculosis, inasmuch as that
disease always fiourishes in uncleanly and
ill-ventilated quarters.
There has been no end of theorizing as
to the real causes of epidemic lung fever,
but as yet no definite solution of the prob
lem has been reached. 1t is so fashionably
scientific to match every disease with It's
microbe that II is no wonder we hear more
of the pneumococcus than we ever did be-
fore.
With due respect for this redoubtable
micro organism it is difficult to believe In
fictitious capabilities are as formidable as
claimed. We may be forced to admit by
analogy that the disease may be cOmmu-
nicable to a limited extent, but 1t by no
means equals the infectious character of
many allied maladies in which specific
microbe Is the main means of dissemina-
ton. We may even go so far as to assume
that the microbe is a mere contributory
element of cauSation rather than a prime
factor In the equation of development.
Otherwise pneumonia would necessarily be
always epidemic and sporadic cases would
be few and far between. 1t has even been
claimed by some scientists that the microbe
is rather the result than the cause of the
disease, as both occur coinc!dentally How
ever this may be, we know that, in spite of
ali tine improved sanitary precautions
against infection, the disease is more wide
spread than ever We are thus driven to
find some other explanation for it's wide
| spread dissemination Even allowing for
| the sake of the argument that the mcrobe
is at the bottom of the difficulty, there is
| implied a certain degree of receptivity in
| the victim, of attack. No seed can take root
unless there be present proper soil for its
1 development
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-25
sehlsE Welcomed at Richmond.

dispatch from Richmond Va. says:
i most enthusiastic welcome was extend
ed by the city generally yesterday after
noon to Admiral Winfield Scott Schley,
who came with a party of Washington
Shriners as the guest of Acca Temple of
this city.
a large committee from the local tenn
pie met the party at the train and they
were shown the sights. The greatest in
terest was taken by the visitors in old st.
johns Church. where the immortal ora
4icn uf Patrick Henry was delivered.
Receptions were held at the Virginia
and Commonwealth clubs, and hundreds
of admirers of Admiral Schley attended
at both places The climax was BAN
quet last night in the grand dining hall
at the Masonic Temple, following the con-
ferring of Shrine degrees. AS a special
favor many not Shriners were at the ban
quet. and 'impromptu addresses were
made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-25
ANOTHER DAILY SERIAL.
"The Sorceress of the Strand" Will Be
gin Tomorrow,


The Star has secured the serial rights to
''The Sorceress of the Strand and the
opening chapters will appear in tomorrows
Star
1.-THE Sorceress of the Strand is one Of
the most fascinating stories of late years.
1t is the joint work of l.. 7. Meade and
Robert Eustace, two of the best and most
popular of the younger set Of English writ
ers of fiction.
The story is novel in plot. In a series Of
tales 1t tells of the adventures, crimes and
Vaccinations of Nine. Sara, the most won
derful woman in London" Nine. Sara is
a professional beautifier, possessed Of some
wonderful secrets which help her business
She makes women beautiful and by so do
ing secures an entry into exclusive English
society. which she uses to plan some of the
most startling crimes ever heard Of She
is one of the most dangerous criminals that
ever infested society, and the stories of her
crimes are fascinating beyond description.
Opposed to Nine. Sara are Dixon bruce.
young Englishman, and Eric Vandeleur,
London police surgeon. Vandeleur pre-
vents many of her crimes, but she escapes
the nets he sets for her. The final story in
which Nine. Sara at last meets her match,
rounds the cleverest series Of stories that
has ever been printed in a newspaper.
There are six of the stories each In four
instaHments. They are: Mime. Sara" in
which the principal characters are cleyeriy
introduced; "The Blood Red Cross in
which Nine. Sara plays for a magnificent
pearl necklace; THE Face of the Abbot. -
tale of old Portugal and mysterious
specter; ''The Talk of the Town." a story
of the mysterious attempts on the life of a
brilliant young scientist; 1.-THE Bloodstone, -
the story of the attempted theft of a valu-
able and historic jewel, and THE Teeth of the
Wolf the story of how Nine. Sara met
her match.
THE Sorceress of the Strand" will ap-
pear a daily serial in The Evening Star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-25
Rumored Blockading of Harbo,
SHOULD PROTECT wEI-HAI-wEI.
British Indifference Regarding Its Pro-
lection is Subject of Comment.

cablegram from Wei-hai-wei says!
The question of Wei-hai-wei demands Sc
rious attention. According to the terms OF
of this port will be affected in the event or
the expulsion of the Russians from Port
Arthur.
The British possess here the finest open
ha rbor in either the Yellow Sea or the Gulf
of Pechii. yet the government is indifferent
enough to keep 1t unprotected. With Ger
many drawing her meShes over the Sham
tung peninsula, Great Britain cannot afford
to shelve the question of Wei-hai-wei. With
Japan holding Port Arthur fin strength and
England at Wei-hei-wei in similar strength,
the integrity of China would be assured in
spite of all other powers.
Eastern War Notes
The report that the Russian military at
tache at Picking has applied for passport
and permission to visit Chang an-Tsu,
where Gen. Mas troops stationed, and
also for a special letter of introduction to
the general, is confirmed. The Chinese for
eign Office is not inc.Ined to comply with
the attaches request.
Major Gen. Plug telegraphs from Mukden
under yesterdays date as follows: There is
abs oluteiy no truth In the report published
in England to the effect that the Japanese
have crossed the Ta-Tung pass. or that
they have had engagements with the Rus
slams. while the statement that the way to
the Motieff pass where a strong Russian
detachment is alleged to be stationed, Is
open to the Japanese, is also pure inven-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-25
Vanderbilt Buys Farm.

dispatch from Newport. r. l.. says:
Alfred G. Vanderbilt is to make extensive
improvements to his place in Portsmouth,
known as Oakland farm, and with this end
in view he has purchased from the heirs of
Charles S Slocum the farm opposite his
place. He will begin at once to make
changes in the place The farm is at Sandy
Point avenue and East Main road and con-
tains forty-fve acres 1t adjoins the prop
erty OF II. A. c. Taylor of New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-25
DECISION FoREsHADoWED.
Opinion of Public Minister in Panama
Case Sustains Company.
A cablegram from Paris says:

A cablegram from Paris says:
The opinion of the public minister, as
submitted to the court yesterday, is con-
sidered as foreshadowing a decision sus-
tanning the companys right to transfer
its concession, &c, to the United States.
Gen. Reyes of Colombia, who has been
here for several days, sailed from Bor-
deaux today for Colombia. The general
did not call at the foreign office and re-
manned very quiet, comforting with MEM
bers of the Colombian colony.
William Nelson Cromwell. counsel for
the Panama Canal Company, is also here,
comforting with the officials of the COM
pany relative to the transfer of the COM
panys concession and property to the
United States. No details will be ar
ranged until the arrival of Charles w
Russell, special assistant United States
attorney general, who sailed from New
York yesterday. 1t is expected that the
date of the decision of the court in the
action of Colombia against the company
will considerably influence the date OF
the transfer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-25
New York's Pneumonia Epidemic.

From the New York Herald
The appalling fatality of pneumonia dur
ing the last few months has been the sub
ject of universal comment. In New York
alone there nave been over six thousand
deaths since December /. Never before has
such a direful record been made. Stats
tics show also that the prevalence or the
disease and the ratio of mortality are IN
cTeasing from year to year In spite of irI.~
proved sanitation and increasing attention
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-25

such 8. contingency has already been decid-
ed upon in principle.
The assurances obtained from Picking re-
Quire that the Chinese authorities should
oppose with their army any such a step on
the part of Japan.
Rumored Blockading of Harbor.
A cablegram from London says: The
DAHL Telegraph's Tokyo correspondent ca
bles that the japanese fleet renewed its at
tempt to block the entrance CT Port Arthur
harbor on the night of March 30.
Sixteen warships escorted seven merchant
steamers to the mouth of the harbor-
Under cover of a bombardment the
steamers ran in and were sunk by their
crews in the positions desired
No fewer than 1900 Japanese officers and
men volunteered for the dangerous duty or
manning the steamers.
No details of the affair have been received
yet. but it is expected that the official re-
port will be issued this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-25
Believed in ST. Petersburg Korea is to
Be Abandoned.


A cablegram from st. Petersburg says:
The war Office is in receipt of information
which seems to indicate a complete change
in the Japanese plan of campaign. or of it's
entrance into a second stage, practically
involving the abandonment of further
heavy landings of troops in Korea. Ac-
cording to adviceS received by the govern
ment, there are only about seventy thou
sand Japanese troops in the hermit kingdom
at present.
1t is considered possible that the Japanese
reckoned on a complete mobilization there
much sooner but that the difficulties met
with in transporting troops from Japan and
over the roads in Korea proved more ser1-
Gus than expected, and the Japanese found
themselves unable to deliver a frontal at
tack in Manchuria before the Russian
troops arrived in sufficient force to check
them.
At any rate, the latest advices indicate
that the Japanese will not send many more
soldiers into Korea. They may make a d.
version at Possiet bay in the direction of
Vladivostok, but their main objective hence
forth will be in the Gulf of Liao-Tung.
Peninsula Landing Problem.
If the Information received is correct, the
Japanese have discovered that a landing
on the peninsula is too hard a nut to crack,
and have elected to land on the Chinese
side. where there will be no army to repei
them.
The only two poinls feasible for landing
are Chin Wan-Tao and n-kiau-Cheng,
which are connected by rail, respectively,
with Shan-Hai-K wan and Kau-kiau, on
the Picking railroad A landing at either
place would give the Japanese possession
of a splendid strategic line by which to
strike the Russian flank, and If desired, to
hold Picking in subsection.
The Russians have little faith in the Chi
nese generals, Ma and Mu, who might dis
regard orders from Picking and join forces
with the japanese.
Russians Take Precautions.
The Russian military authorities have felt
themselves compelled to consider the fore
going possibility and to take the necessary
precautions. The international complica-
tons which might arise out of a Japanese
landing on neutral Chinese territory have
also received careful consideration. for,
though it is specifically declared THAT it is
not believed Japan would dare to violate
the agreement made In response to the note
of Secretary Hay. as well as in Japan's
other pubic professions. there is reason to
affirm that the Russian line of conduct In
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Japs Have Native Good Will.

The correspondent says he knows every
minute detail of the region about Niu-
chwang, having traversed that region over
year after the war with China Operat-
ing there, Japan would have the good will
of the natives, who esteem the Japanese
highly. Moreover, the country, while ad-
mirably suited to the operations of infan-
try, is so much cut up with bitches dykes,
tidal creek swamps and Dogs that it is I'M
suited to cavalry, in which the japanese
are inferior to the Russians.
Japan" says the correspondent, will
shortly land a large force at Niuchwang.
Elsewhere on the Liau-tung gulf a landing
would not be easy, and all supplies would
have to be disembarked from ships. The
Niuchwang river is frozen right out to the
sea for some distance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-25
TO MAKE N1UcHwANG A BASE.
Japs Planning to Prosecute War on
Manchurian Plains

A cablegram from London says: The
Times publishes from a Japanese CORE
spondent observations on the Japanese
campaign plans. The correspondent speaks
of himself as one who has had much eX-
perience with japanese tactics in the war
with China. He ventures the prediction
that the Japanese transports, which recent
ly left Japan with large number of
troops, are not bound for Korea, but for
Niuchwang. The Japanese, he thinks, will
retain an army in Korea to keep the ma
tives in respectful attitude, couEse made
necessary by the hatred the Koreans enter
tain for Japan, but Japan will not, he says
elect to fight Russia in Korea nor attempt
to bring an army over 200 miles of terribly
rough mountains from Korea to towns on
the Russian railway
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-25

The jury in the trial at Terre Haute, Ind.
of Jerry Duggins for the murder of Mrs
Sarah Ramsay and her two children, Burle
and Marie, has returned a verdict of guilty
of murder in the first degree Judge Piety
sentenced Duggins to be hanged July 8.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-25
The Change Reviewed.

Mr. Gompers reviewed the change of gov
eminent in Porto Rico, and referred to the
fact that under the old regime Porto Rico
had a market for it's coffee and free entry
in Spain. 1t now has practically no mar
ket, he said. Continuing, Mr.. Gompers
said:
1.-THE United States has done nothing for
the coffee crops of Porto Rico, and, al
though l am not here to advertise any
particular brand. / can say that 1t is ex-
cellent In quality. The fault of Porto Rico
is that it produces Injuries and no neces-
saries. 5sy
I'VE have not, in my judgment, treated
Porto Rico fairly Under the old regime
the island had her full quota of representa-
tives in the national iaw-making body Of
the Spanish government At present the
people of the island have no voice in their
affairs, and canpQts resent an insult or in
suation. see4e-4
'If Spain accorded, Porto Rico the right
to full representation in the Spanish par
Lament, why should not the land of the
free and the home ,of the brave give the
little island that right? Porto Rico should
not only be allowed full representation in
Congress, but home rule also. They want
annexation, or al form of territorial gov
eminent.
Mr.. Gompers stated that when he went to
Porto Rico he understood that Federation
Regional was not a bona fide labor organi-
zation, and that subsequent developments
substantiated his information. After the
necessary steps bad been taken a confer
ence of four members of each party was
held and a plan agreed upon. Two men,
bers of the regional party voted against
the procedure They were employees of the
government, said Mr.. Gompers. However,
the representation of the two bodies was
reduced and convention was arranged
for. 1t was then that the regional dis
covered that to appear In convention
would mean a ''shut down." as it could not
prove itself bona fide labor organizat. ton
The regional then made repeated demand
for the dismissal OF the organizer of the
federation in the island, Santiago Ingles!as.
MIR. Gompers refused to grant that demand
because the charges against the organizer
were regarded as groundless, and the re-
Lest was from an organization of pol
ticians and heelers, supported by the funds
of the city of San Juan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-25

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles.
Your druggist Will refund money II PAZO OHM
NENT falls to cure you In @ to II days. boe.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-25
Easy Access by Water.

UNLESS the weather is abnormally severe
the warmer water coming up from the gulf,
the south winds. which usually prevail at
the end of March. and the present high
tides will cause the ice to pile up in masses,
which will sweep up and down with the
rapid tidal currents. Even in open seasons
the river is most difficult to mine and
when filled with huge ice foes mining is i'm
practicable
1.-The Japanese force can come in with
the flowing tide. and behind the ice, which
ascends the river and acts as a protection,
can land troops under cover of the ships
guns and seize the town and there find
ample accommodation and immense sup
plies of grain and foodstuffs.
The forts near the mouth of the river
cannot long withstand shells from the ships
and will not give serious trouble. Battle
ships will not be able to enter the river on
account of the bar. but such ships as do
enter can find their way past Niuchwang
many miles up the Liau river and thus aid
greatly the movements inland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-25
JAPS ALTER PLANS.

conflict or make the Chinese question a
European issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-25
Many Idle Men There.

II saw more idle men In Porto Rico. idle
not by choice, but because they cannot find
any work, than I ever came across before
in my entire life. This condition not only
prevails In the sugar cane and coffee fields,
but in every line of industry. I saw every
where ragged women and children. Many
wore only the atmosphere and sunshine as
their garments.
And these people live In novels
mother and father and host of children
eat and sleep in one room. An opening in
the door and the holes In the matched roof
afford light Water also pours through the
holes when the rains fall
1.-The wages paid in Porto Rico are on an
average of 80 per cent less, In many in
stances, at present than under the old
Spanish regime. The cost of living has
been reduced in some instances Meat is
higher, as is rice, both being considered
luxury.
Having witnessed poverty, misery and
absence of the possibility Of delicacy
among the members of a family millions
of men and women dying from starvation
and knowing that there is a death rate
there of 45O to SOC people a month from
starvation, I can say that the conditions
obtaining In Porto Rico reflect no credit
on our country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-25
Wonderful in Many Ways.


Mr.. Gompers made passing reference to
the receptions rendered him in Porto Rico
and of the confidence and faith placed in
him by the Porto Ricans. THE people Of
Porto Rico" said Mr.. Gompers. ARE Won
derful in many ways. and are the most hos
pitable people I ever met. generous to a
fault 1t is nothing for a Porto Rican to
go without food to give 1t to another or
give up the use Of home to another. The
Porto Ricans are kind sympathetic, i'm
pulsive. enthusiastic. indulgent. Indifferent
active and ndolent in tnrn-tractable, easily
persuaded and easily Influenced. and
hungry.
1.-THE soil. which IS most fertile, produces
three and four crops year. and yet the
people are hungry l saw men in the sugar
refineries in Porto Rico working fifteen and
sixteen hours day for 40 cents per diem.
Most of the refineries have company. or. as
we term them pluck me-" stores. The
employees are paid with checks from the re-
fineries, which are redeemable only at the
company stores. The working people have
no money. but are given checks, for which
necessaries of life at greatly Increased
price.
THE people of Porto Rico are as much
bound to the soil We're the serfs and
guilds when lords and barons were in full
sway and when men were mere servants.
Women and girls work from twelve to six
teen hours a day for from Is to 20 cents
day; 1aborers receive 30 and 30 cents. and
sometimes 40 cents a day for a day of
bricklayers get 1925 carpenters. IS cents:
tailors. s25 per month: cigarmakers. $3.50 to
81. 30 per thousand. and they are capable of
making from 300 to $50 cigars a day.
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Nature Against Russians.

The the Russians are not asleep we may
be SUR. but nature is against them. Niu-
chwang once secured, Japan will have
magnificent base. She can cut the railway
and isolate Port Arthur and the garrisons
on the line between. She will probably
quickly seize the Russians old earthworks
around the city of Hai-cheng and then
make large fortress of the mountain
known as Taing-wang-s hang. Having
seized Hai-cheng the japanese will have
made sure of rolling stock on the Russian
railway. and will be able to keep intact
the section of the line vital to them. Scout
ing parties can be sent out to prevent COM
munications with the Russian forces on the
Yalu. They can, in fact. almost starve out
that army.
Next Step in Campaign.
Having thus established bases at Niu-
chwang and Hai-chang. the question is
what will the Japanese do next? Will they
sit quietly the defensive. starving out
Port Arthur and the Russians on the Yalu,
who can be easily shelled when the tidal
Ice breaks up or will they move on and
seize next the Russian stronghold, twenty
miles beyond Hai-cheng called Anschan-
chau. another natural fortress of great i'm
portance commanding Liu-yangr'
Tong Hako Make Trouble.
A CaDleSfdm from TOKYO says: Inc IN
surgents who were attacked by Japanese
at Hamheung were not. as reported, insti-
gated by the Russians. The rising was an
anti-foreign outbreak by the Tong Hako,
caused by official extortion. The Japanese
therefore. released all the prisoners except
two of the leaders. Marquis Ito informed
the Korean emperor that the time was not
suited for heroic reform He advised pro-
vision for general education. and especially
urged that an undue expansion of Korean
armament be avoided.
Japan Fears the Cost.
A cablegram from Vienna says: The cam
paign of alarm inaugurated by the Vienna
press on the subject OF Chinese intervention
In the war has ELECTED an authoritative Jap
anese statement of the real attitude of
Japan After setting forth with lucidity the
action of the japanese government as to
China the communication concludes that
though Chinese support in many respects
would be of advantage to Japan, the Japa-
nese government cannot run the risk of oc-
cupying other Chinese provinces or risk
seeing the Chinese question raised again by
nassacres of foreigners in China, which
would accompany Chinese participation in
the war. Japan, while regarding the war as
necessary, feels no desire to complicate the