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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18
The Muscovite Mass.

Another Russian viceroy assassinated
What is in the air? The car Is at war in
the far east HIS subjects. according to
official report are all happy over the pros
pect of ultimate Russian success and
shedding bitter tears over the frequent re-
verses. The Russian heart is beating in
sympathy for the woes Of the little
father" of his people. But yet these as
sassin,'iDns occur one in Finland an
other In Elisabethpol. an insignificant prov
lnce down on the Persian frontier Is the
Russian heart out of tune down there as
1t is suspected to be up in Finland? Is the
great Russian sys EN- too big to be wholly
harmon Gus?
These two asseSsinations are suggestive
They signify that perhaps the Russian ma
ton is altogether too heterogeneous mass
ever 10 become dominating world power
II draws nothing from the people but the'r
strength. leaving them weak. 1t bears
upon them, Slav and Czech. Finn and Tar
tar. Jew and Christian, all alike heavily
crushngly. 1t Is homogeneous only be-
great mastered whole. But beneath the
plane OF autocratic government the mass
is seething
Troops are drawn from these peoples ac-
cording to their numbers and sent forth on
the cars business. Thousands of them
have no conception of what they are fight
Ing for. A gun Ii put into the hand Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18

peasant, and he is told to shoot for Russia,
for his home and hope of happiness He
has a wretched home and little hope or
happiness, poor fellow. but he fights as
best he can. Those left behind wonder
DULY what 1t is all about. The governor
of the province makes fresh levies. exc
cutes ruthlessly the orders Of the govern
ment at st. Petersburg. He Is not In touch
with the people at any point, save that OF
his firm grip on their purse for the sup
port of the state and their persons for mill
tary uses. He Is hated cordially. as by In
stinct. In the midportions of Russia proper
his subjects have no spirit for resistance.
Some of the better educated do think OF
higher things, and perhaps plot for a stroke
for freedom. but they are few and easily
watched. Only an occasional individual
breaks bounds and demonstrates the seeth-
ing unrest In Finland the wrongs OF the
people are the more bitter because more re-
cent The assassination of Bobrikoff Is moth
ing less than the sign of the Finnish spirit
that Russia cannot wholly crush with all
the proclamations In the world. The killing
of the governor of Ellsabethpol shows that
the southern subjects of the car are re-
sentful of the constituencies mastery OF
their persons by the cars government.
And is out OF this great unleavened
mass, through which runs but a single
strong principle-that of hatred for the OPP
pressor-that the armies have been formed
for dispatch against the Japanese. one OF
the most homogeneous. compact and truly
patriotic of the worlds peoples. Is it any
wonder that while the peasants are killing
Russian governors In Europe the Japanese
are conquerng Russian soldiers in Man
oh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18
The War Moves.

A dispatch from General Kuroh to the
Tokyo government announces that two
Russian divisions made desperate assault
yesterday on the japanese lines at Molten
pass, which lies somewhat to the southeast
OF Lao Yang and commands the entrance
into the valley guarded on the west by the
Fenshui pass. This engagement indicates
that Kuroki is not in control Of the direct
approach to the great plain within which
Lao Yang lies. 1t shows further. however,
that the Russians are unable to drive the
japanese back or to regain the important
position wrested from them some weeks
ago. There are reports of fighting at or
near Tachechao, where an important battle
has been expected for some time Kuropat-
kin. it Is understood. has massed consid-
cradle force there and will resist the Japa-
nese advance to the utmost. If Tachechao
Is taken by the japanese army Niuchwang
must be abandoned and the Russian post
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18
Utilize the Favorite Sons

The favorte son maneuver came to moth
ing at st. Louis. To be sure. those who es-
sayed that role We're put in nomination.
and the convention listened with fair degree
of patience to the eulogies delivered. But
everybody knew that the whole thing was
an idle demonstration. of no greater weight
than a personal compliment. After the last
word of praise had been spoken. the con-
ventiOn sat unmoved as to the superb rum
ming qualities of Olney. Wall. Cockrell and
others. Parker was the man. and. on a
platform silent as to the money issue and
unanimously adopted by the convention, the
New York jurist was nominated.
But why let these favorite go to
waste? Why should not the democrats util-
ize them in the campaign? What was held
out to the convention was this: That with
Olney as the candidate Massa chusetts
would become debatable territory; with
Wall as the candidate Wisconsin would be
democratic: with Cockrel as the candi-
date democratic factionalism in Missouri
would fade away with German as the can
didate Maryland would be as safe Mis-
sisslppi and so on. These men. and others
whose names figured In the general gossip
of the meeting, were represented as OF
presidential size and quality.
The question OF the hour relates to plan
ming the battle. Who shall be general-in-
chief. and who his principal aids? Why
not make Mr.. Olney responsible for Massa-
chusetts. Mr.. Wall for Wisconsin. Mr..
CoCkrel for Missouri. Mr.. German for
Maryland. and so on down the list? Why
should they not be able to do for Judge
Parker what the convention was assured
they could and would do for themselves?
Let the favorite sons testify in a practical
way to what was promised and vowed in
their names by the orators who put them in
nomination. or the admirers who recounted
their merits informally i'm the hotel Hobbies.
The favorite son maneuver II may be said
In passing, is. as rule. poor politics. 1t
Invites to cunning. and to combinations
where personalities play larger part than
principles. At st. Louis Tammany used
every favorite son in turn In it's efforts, not
to give the party good platform. but to
settle mn old grudgc with David B. Hill
1t beltued in a way. the men it so used.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18
The Issue at Chicago.

The chief Issue between the strikers and
the packers of Chicago relates to the future
status of the union men who have quit
work. The strikers want all these men
reinstated at once upon the cessation OF
hostilities and the packers retort that they
have employed certain men in the stead of
the strikers whom it would not be fair to
dismiss to make room for the returning
workers. Thus deadlock occurs and the
settlement of the strike is delayed.
The issue is so frequently cast that 1t has
become conventional and expected. The
men who strike demand the right not only
to leave work whenever they wish-a right
that no employer seriously resists-but also
that to dictate whom the packers shall en-
ploy after settlement. They regard their
places. voluntarily surrendered. as their
own by inherent right. The packers aver,
with good reason. that when a man leaves
his job he cannot expect it to be retained
for him. especially. when another man has
been installed and has given satisfactory
service
The weakness of the strikers attitude in
these controversies Is that they deny the
employer the right to fill the places made
vacant by a walkout They deny him the
the employment of other men, especially
of non-union men. sometimes with force.
They assume sole command over the in
dustrial situation. The work can continue
only on their terms. They assert, in sup
port of their present contention in Chicago.
that the employer has no right to engage
men to take their places; that he takes the
risk of finding them superfiuous on his
hands when the strike is broken They
regard the strike as an interregnum,
temporary break in their relations.
The employer considers strike as a
voluntary vacation of place. He argues
that the man who walks out takes his
chances on getting back. OF these two
views the unbiased public Is likely to SYM
pathize with that Of the employer. The
business man cannot accept the theory
that a forcbly disrupted relationship be-
tween employer and workers can be re-
stored to it's former state at the sole dicta-
ton of the worker who has thrown the
business into jeopardy and set in motion
the forces that make for disorder and
social disruption.
The right to strike is inherent In all lines
of human endeavor, for it is merely the
right to quit work when dissatisfied with
conditions. But the right of the striker TO
dictate the dismissal of the man who, often
at personal danger, has replaced him has
not vet been acknowledged by society at
large.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18
Give the Dog a Chance.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
The summer problem of the dog is here
again and a mad dog scare perVades. 1t
Is not the natural tendency of man to hate
or fear the dog. Probably no other animal
holds firmer place in mans esteem. The
friendship of the dog for man is conspicu-
Gus for it's faithfulness. The dog gives
much in faithfulness and asks little. He
constitutes himself the protector of the
children, the guardian of the house. He
is at hand when peril threatens. He has
thwarted the yillainies of man, and he has
saved the property of man. He is the ever
ready servant who asks only the reward Of
a kind word.
And yet how often man misunderstands
the dog! He fancies that the dog has been
driven to madness, when, in fact, there is
only exhaustion or irritation under the
fierce heat of summer. Frequently the
dogs simple quest for drink of water Is
misunderstood. Even a harmless fit is like
ly to throw man into a panic, and the dog S
life is the forfeit. For, like man, the dog
Is subject to the eccentricities of summer
and to the conditions of climate. There
are times when the dog is entitled to man )
consideration and his patience. He is at
all events too good a friend to be put out
of the way because of mere suspicion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18
Disinterestedness.

Jabez Jones is curious kind,
AS brave a man as you want to find;
Keeps on arguin' day and night.
An is willin'to back his talk with fight.
Politics is his special lay
You've got to be careful what you say
Cause he'll face all danger. however great
A-standin up fur his candidate
They cheat him whenever he buys a boss,
An never complains about the loss;
He never scolds cause he has to pay
Too much fur his Twin from day to day.
In fact it's true, as his wife declares,
He isn't much good in his own affairs:
But he's ready to dare most any fate
A-standn' up fur his candidate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18
The Tariff in the Campaign.

What about the tariff question as 1t ap-
pears in the st. Louis platform? what
figure will that cut in the campaign?
Prior to their national meeting the demo-
cratic leaders talked conservatively on the
subject Revision. as they said should not
be extreme-should take existing conditions
into consideration. Some of the old free
traders seemed almost to have become con-
verts to protection Mr.. Watterson was
willing to support Mr. German for Presi-
dent. although the latter. 1t was known.
still adhered to the views he entertainer
when he knocked the spots out of the Will
son bill The New York democrats in their
state platform were mild. The Maryland
democrats-at that time under the impress
sion that Mr.. German would stand for the
ST Louis acknowledgement themselves
in terms consistent with Mr.. German
tariff record John Sharp Williams. speak
ing for the south, declared that the pusl-
ness interests had nothing to fear from MS
party's present attitude on the tariff
And vet the ST. Louis platform de-
nounces protection robbery. The ex-
preston is attributed to the influence OF
Mr. Bryan His first passion. 1t Will be re-
membered. free trade. He Khelt at
that shrine before he did at the Shrine oi
free silver. Although new hand IN Con-
gress he was appointed because or MS tar
iff views member of the committee that
framed the Wilson bill. and he echoed the
indignation expressed by Mr.. Cleveland at
Mr. Germans reconstruction of that meas
ure We may easily believe therefore. that
whether he fashioned the phrase himself
or not, Mr.. Bryan thoroughly subscribes to
the proposition of the St Louis platform
that protection is robbery. 1t is on all
tours with his record.
But what of Henry G.. Davis? He does
not believe that. He is what Is known as
n Sam Randall protectionist. He has seen
protection work its wonders. AS man OF
large business Investments he has proited
by protection. He has observed to his de-
light and boasts of what protection has
done for West Virginia. And there Is his
cousin. Senator German. who agrees with
him fully on that and probably every other
public question. And is it not safe to say
that Judge Parker is not free trader? He
has yet to declare himself on the matter,
but the Albany platform indicates that he
stands with his running mate and Mr.. Cor
man.
With its action on the money question re-
pudiated and it's deliverauce on the tariff
question radically out of line with the rec
ords of it's nominees. how will the st. Louis
convention figure in history? But more
important still, what shall be said of it to-
day as the mouthpieCe of a great party?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18

ton at Hal Cheng becomes extremely DAN
gerous with Japanese army on the south
and another on the west. threatening the
railroad communications with Lao Yang.
The fighting at Molten pass indicates that
Kuroki is not at present assuming the ag-
gressive on that flank. but is awaiting
more favorable moment for striking, per-
haps at the time of the fight at Tachechao.
If Japan wins at the latter point simuita-
neous advance by Kuroki through the Mo-
Tien pass and against the Fenshui pass
should prove seriously disconcerting to Ku-
ropatkin. perhaps Fastening the abandon
ment of Hal Cheng for fear Of a separation
of the army there centered from the head
quarters and base Of supplies at Lao Yang.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18
Curse Ye, Silver!
From the Louisville Courier-Journal.


The free silver fetish lost us every one
of the great states of the north and east.
1t drove us to close quarters in the Dor
der states. 1t reduced US to a beggarly
array in the national Senate where for a
quarter of a century we had been holding
our own. and robbed us of the House OF
Representatives. which we had controlled
for two decades 1t lowered all our stand
ards. moral and political 1t discredited
us as force without and embittered us
as family within. Where is the think
ing, patriotic democrat who will lament
its final exit from the scene or yield it
anything except decent interment?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18
Charles M. Schwab.
From the Pittsburg Gazette.

Charles NJ Schwab, who has been paying
to certain persons the sums they lost in the
Inflated United States Shipbuilding deal,
has also become active again In business
Mr.. Schwab is TOO vigorous man to re-
main idle. and now he has his health back
is apt to be heard from good deal in ways
more to his credit than many of the tales
told last summer. His friends in Pittsburg
have never believed all they heard Of him,
for they knew too well what sort of founda-
lions many of the stories were built upon.
And his friends here are numerous
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18

The democratic candidate will hardly be
moved to make an enthusiastic demonstra-
ton in favor Of David B. Hills plans for
government ownership of coal mines or
Arthur P. Germans arrangements for
drawing the color line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18
PunctiliouS.

Don't you know you could get at least
dollar for a days work -
Mister" answered Meanderng Mike Il
couldn't take de chance. De work I'd do
in a day wouldn't be worth fifty cents, an
1 amt goin' to invite no perceedins fur
false pretenses.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18

Free silver Is now an infinitesimal guam
tity in democratic affairs, but some of the
financial interests of the country strongly
fear that under favorable conditions 1T will
develop germ-like vigor in propagation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18

Kruger will be buried in the land for
which lie worked so hard And 1t is not
to be believed that that land Will ever be-
come so thoroughly Anglicized as to cease
TO hold him reverentially in memory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18
He'll Go All Right.
From the Ohio State Journal

from the UhIo state JOURNAL
j. A. Dowie says he wants to go to the
place where he can get chance at his sa-
tanIc majesty on the latter Industrious gem
tleman's own stamping ground. good
many of the orthodox people who oppose
the higher criticism feel quite confident
he'll have the chance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18
PessimiSn.

Can't be happy nohow,
When the sun is bright;
I'm sure a drought Is goin' to start
An burn up all in sight.
I'm jes' as apprehensive
When the sky is gray and dark;
I'm sure a f1oodll catch me
Fore I've time to build an ark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18
Can't Play.

You say Miss Putnam can't play golf?''
Yes" answered Miss Cayenne. She's
clever enough at hitting the ball, but she
can't find an appropriate costume that is
in the least becoming"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18
SHOOTING STARS.
Retropression.

Didn't your husband join a Don't
Worry club?"
Yes" said the woman with the SUM-
bonnet.
Did it benefit him?"
Il guess so; but it wasn't much good for
the rest of the family. In about a week it
was the Don't Hurry Club an now it's the
'Nothin' DOM Club
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18

If the beef strike causes foreign con-
sumers to look elsewhere for sources OF
supply the American population may derive
some slight ultimate benefit from the sit
uetiOn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18
Bryan and Democratic Ticket.

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
If Mr.. Bryan is going to support the DEM
ocratic ticket he should do 1t like a loyal
democrat and an honorable gentleman. and
not by slandering it's nominee, assailing its
platform and denouncing his party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18

The Igorrotes at st. Louis will be permit
ted to preserve their distinction as the only
people who dress in accordance with the
climate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18

The Elias case Is Of the infections
that reading public has to bear with
because of one mans lack Of ordinary
sensbility to ridicule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18
Worth Remembering.
From the Chicago Inter Ocean

Fr0m TIE chicago Inter Ocean.
Just to recall historic remark and with
out any desire to be unkind 1t NAV be
mentioned that four days have elapsed
since Orator Littleton. in placing Judge
Parker In nomination. declared that no
man is greater than his party
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18

Judge Parker will be very fortunate II his
letter of acceptance attracts as much at
tenton as his telegram did.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18

1t is doubtful whether President Roosevelt
ever entertained any expectations that Gen.
Miles would come forward as one of his
supporters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18

Senator Plat never allows politics to
worry him to the extent of interfering with
his pleasant little birthday parties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18

Raisouli seems to lie man of some per-
sonal vanity Mr.. Perdicars might turn
the tables 10y sending him advance sheets
OF an uncompimentary book
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18

After getting through with Grand Duke
Boris and Alexiefr. Kuropatkin still has
time to devote now and then to the jap
aneSe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18

If unskilled proprietors go too far in the
efforts to run the slaughter houses the s. p
c. A. may feel called upon to interfere
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18

DR. Swallow may not lead the prohibition
party to victory, but he has done much in
living down the puns which his name in
Vtes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18

Judge Parkers telegram has been called
everything from "a stroke of genius to "a
low political trick
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18

Mr.. Bryan's resentment has not yet gone
so far as to move him to forego the oppor-
tunity to make campaign speeches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18

MANY a man. said Uncle Eben, ruins
an iron constitution by putin de wrong
kind O. fabrication in his stomach"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18
Women's Csc. Hose, 12hc.

Women's Seamless Foot and Regular
Made Hose, In all styles, including plain
black, silk embroidered effects, lace eff
fects and white and black Dr0pstitch.
Regular 19c. and 25c. qualities at 123zc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18
Umbrella Pants, Csc.

Women's Umbrella Pants, including
extra sizes; finished with lace trimming,
French bands and draw strings.
Regular 29c. and 35c. qualities at 25c.
each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18

Mems Balbriggan Underwear. shirts
and drawers to match. Shirts with
short sleeves and drawers with double
seat
Regular SOC. quality at 29c. gar
ment.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-01
DRAWING LAND
At CHAMBERLAIN
RECENT WAR VETERAN GETS
FIRST CHOICE OF HOME
STEAD.

Chamberlain, S. D., July 29.-The
drawing of lands of the Rosebud res
ervation began at $3.50 yesterday
morning in the presence Of about l.
600 persons. The drawing was con-
Quoted by United States Land Com
missioner Richards, Judge Eleaser
Wakeley of Omaha and P. F. Sher-
man of Sioux Falls. assisted by a
number of clerks. The wheel was
turned the first time shortly after 10
o'clock and when the first envelope
was opened the commissioner an
nounced civilian Mccormick of Ian
caster county, Pennsylvania
After the excitement attendant up
on the announcement of Mccormick
name as winner of the first prize had
died away, the drawing continued
rapidly. At times there was so
much confusion and noise that it was
difficult to catch the names as they
were announced. After the first 100
names had been drawn, the calling of
names aloud was discontinued and
the balance were displayed upon a
bulletin board.
One thousand names were drawn
yesterday, at the conclusion of which
the drawing was adjourned until this
morning.
William Mccormick, who drew the
first choice, is q years old and a vet
eran of the Spanish-American war.
He was in washington recently and
was importuned by land attorney 70
allow his name to be registered. Say
ing he had not much faith in his luck
he filed his application. which drew
the most coveted prize of the draw
ing.
II. Baughan of Elkhorn, Wis, vas
one of the lucky ones.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-01
TREATY BETWEEN
GERMANY AND RUSSIA

Berlin. July 29.-The commercial
treaty between Germany and Russia
was signed yesterday by Count Won
BuelOw. imperial chancellor, and NJ.
Witte. president Of the Russian minis
terial council
The BOersen Courier is informed that
the following are the leading features
OF the treaty:
Russia accepts the German mini
mum duties on grain and renounces
the intention of introducing higher du-
ties on goods imported by land than on
these imported by sea. Germany
agrees that all barley imported from
Russia shall be considered as cattle
feed and will impose on such barley a