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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19
From the milwaukee, WISCONSIN.

FROM the milwaukee, w WISCONSIN,.
Recently. the pure food commissioner for
the state of Pennsylvania made the follow
ing statement in regard to the whisky sold
in his state:
Most of the cheap whisky sold in Penn
sylvania. / have discovered by analysis is
manufactured from wood alcohol and red
or India pepper, the latter element giving
the deadly dose the desired SNAP" 1 was
astounded when the chemists informed
me of their findings in a number of cases,
and Immediately had over 900 samples
taken up over the state. Ninety-fve per
cent of the samples so far examined have
shown the presence of wood alcohol in
poisonous quantities, along with the pepper.
Some samples contained arsenic, turpentine
and traces of prussic acid
Perhaps this discovery may give a clue
to the cause of the disturbances which are
frequently reported from the mining dis
tricts. Men who put wood alcohol, India
pepper. turpentine and piussic acid into
their stomachs under the belief that it is
good whisky are apt to get snarled views
of their duties as husbands and citizens
Recently. in a divorce case In Milwaukee.
the complaining wife testified that her nus
band was discontinued notwithstanding the
fact that he was permitted to carry in the
household stock supply of whisky. which
cost as high as two dollars gallon. If
this whisky was of the Pennsylvania brand
the cause of the marital disturbance can
be readily Judged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19
What is the District

II is no great surprise to the District to
find itself once more in an anomalous posi-
tion with respect to its exact status in
this great American commonwealth.
The trustees of the will of the late
Cecil Rhodes are having no more difficulty
in defining the American seat of government
than have the courts of this country, or, on
q smaller scale, the administrative legal Off
GERS of the federal departments. Washing
ton has been styled a state and also terri
tory in the course of judicial decisions. 1t
has been interpreted. in close succession in
one case as a municipality and in another
as not municipality. Indeed, the only rule
which may be followed by the resident of
the District with any safety whatever seems
TO be that this federal center is a state
whenever its needs do not call for such
designation, that it is a territory whenever
1t might profit by being styled state, and
that it is municipality whenever equity
would appear to suggest that it be classified
either as a state or a territory.
In this matter of the Rhodes scholarships
there is of course occasion for sincere regret
that the youth of the capital city of the
United States should by reason of their resi-
dence here be barred from the enjoyment of
the philanthropist's beneticence. The sug-
geStiOn OF the trustee whose letter Was re-
oeived yesterday that the Washington stu
dents might gain a chance to so to Oxford
by enrolling in the universities of the states
is of little comfort. Washington stands to-
day as one of the great educational centers
of-the country. 1t is rapidly increasing in
stature in this regard. 1t is assuredly des-
tined to become III the course of few years
a recognized center of learning and the
scene of vastly important scholastic labors.
In these circumstances. therefore, it is
rather amazing to learn that the Will OF MT
Rhodes is being so interpreted as to shut
out from any part in his grand scheme OF
international education the students OF SO
important city.
1t is'eafnestly to DE hoped that the various
precedents. for styling Washington as a
state or a territory, which it may naturally
be expected were not clearly appreciated by
the English trustees, may be forthwith laid
before them to the end that they will recon-
sidef their deeision. The District should not
lose.i part of the bequest because OF
misunderstanding nor for the lack or
vigorous campaign of education. lnciden-
tally this issue may serve an excellent pur-
pose in advertising the anomalous position
of the District in the matter of legal detini-
ton. 1t should not continue indefinitely to
be the bagatelle of courts and departmental
law officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19

Dispatches from st. Petersburg state that
'by careful time calculation 1t has been
discovered that the torpedo attack at Port
Arthur took place one hour before NJ Ku-
rino called at the foreign Office to announce
the severance of diplomatic relations" This
is really too bad. Japan should not have
been so hasty. She should have awaited
NJ. Kurino's private signal: 'sHave just left
the foreign Office; you may fire when
ready An official explanation from Tokyo
is to be expected. Meanwhile the specu-
lation is interesting: II Japan violated the
rules of war so rutnlessy. why did not the
Russian officers at Port Arthur wire the
authorities at ST. Petersburg tipping them
off SO that they might retaliate by prevent
ing M. Kurino rom leaving Russia? If the
torpedo attack occurred one hour before
the final call Of severance there weuld have
been time to intercept the minister OF the
enemy and hold him at least a. a hostage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19
Russia and American Sentiment.

The gossip in Europe, reaching the United
States by the way of Vienna, to the effect
that Count Cassini is in disfavor with his
government because Of failure to report
accurately upon American sentiment in the
Russo-Japanese matter is so far not con-
firmed Russia's ambassador here has the
reputation of being an alert man. and he is
at no disadvantage in this country. He
reads and speaks the language with ease,
and has resided with US long enough to
have become familiar with our modes of
thought and springs of feeling, and to be
able to properly appraise expressions of
public opinion. 1t would be unjust to him
to suppose that he does not follow closely
discussion of Russian TOPICS and topics in
which Russia is interested. in the American
press, and keep himself otherwise in touch
with our national life and purposes
For nearly two years Russia has filed
large space in American newspapers and
some of her policies have been examined
with very great frankness. Her treatment
of the Jews provoked widespread and most
emphatic condemnation, and the admins
tration respectfully expressed our peoples
views to the Russian authorities. The Man
churian question brought out deliverances
of equal significance. When it became ap-
parent that Russia has tr1cked lis with the
rest of the world, and had no thought of
keeping her promise about retiring from
that portion of China where our interests
so clearly demanded undisputed Chinese
sovereignty, American opinion of Russa's
faithlessness was very freely expressed.
Public men and the public prints voiced
general feeling of resentment against the
power which had thus thrown herself across
our commercial pathway in China, with
purposes, as everybody believed, most dis
tinctly anti-American.
This has all been very plain to Americans,
and it would be no compliment to Count
Cassini to believe that he has missed it's
depth and meaning, or failed to inform his
official superiors Moreover, our relations
with Japan have always been cordial. and
never more so than during the past few
years. We see in her policies nothing mimi
cal to us, and at this time our sympathies
go out to her strongly. We wish her well.
She has a gigantic task on hand, but she is
moving to its accomplishment with so much
dash and energy our admiration freely fol-
lows our sympathies. es@
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19
A Misadvised Mexican Critic.
- tho esteemed Mexican Herald:

Saws the esteemed Mexican
..phat.. ridiculous little Panama republic
gives it's consent, in advance, to AWNING
Theodore Roosevelt and John Hay wish TO
have done. Call 1t protectorate honestly
and without any more damnaole dlssem-
bling"
Come. now Why be unreasonable, and
why call names? Why should not the gov
eminent of Panama accept the terms OF
this government in the matter of the canal!
1t was the canal that brought the new gov
eminent into existence, and it is this gov
eminent that is going to dig and operate
the canal. Surely the United States can
mean the Panamans nothing but good.
They do well to put full trust in U.S. we
are working with them to the same end,
and are able to keep all of our promises.
And they will have all needful protection in
their governmental venture. That is part
of the contract, and part we shall find it
greatly to our interests to keep.
The Cubans are twitted in some quarters
about their relations with the United States,
aud told that they are not enjoying indie
nendefTr government. AS a matter of fact,
they are conducting their own affairs, and
doing it with marked success Their terms
with us are to their advantage in every
way-are not a gall TO their pride, nor
brake on their wheel.
And. by the way, speaking of American
protection, the Herald forgets that Uncle
Sans strong arm was once raised in Mex
icos behalf. When Louis Napoleon, some
thirty-odd years ago, showed his hand in
Mexico the United States called a halt, and
he retired. Europe thought that little
highhanded, and asked what business it was
of ours. But the question was not pressed.
We had made the matter our business, had
exercised for the moment what Europe con-
sidered a protectorate over Mexico, and we
stood pat upon the performance. Assuredly
Mexico profited by that 1t took her few
years to straighten out her affairs, but once
firmly on her feet she began to prosper
until her advancement is now matter of
general pride and nowhere gives more
pleasure than in the United States. Amer
lean power then, or later. has worked no
injury to Mexico. ...~
The esteemed Herald should shake off its
gloom and look pleasant. THAT ridiculous
little Panama republic will in a few years
be one of the most prosperous countries
south of Mexico. wise in its day and gen
GRAFTON, and able to give valuable points to
its neighbors. BY striking hands with the
United States it is going to wear diamonds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19
Telephone Tragedies.

The telephone is playing a gruesomely
important part in the annals of crime these
days. Its possibilities were Illustrated by
bit of dramatic fiction "a few seasons ago,
produced on the New York stage. in the
course of WHICH a husband. a, one end of
the telephone line, hears his wife. in their
country home miles distant, tell him of the
approach of a burglar. and finally hears her
screams as she is killed. This seemed Alto
gether fantastic and Imaginative beyond
the po-nt OF likelihood. but case has just
been reported automatically from Louisville
which In a certain degree reproduces this
happening in real life. A man called his
wife on the telephone from his Office. and
while she was talking with him she heard
q shot fired. then ais voice rose in a shrek.
Ind next She heard his body fall She ran
at once to the Office. which was not far
Instant. and reached IL almost as quickly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19
The Irony of Fate.

IF you should strive with all your nigh
To lead mankind to clearer light;
If you evolve some mighty plan
To benefit your fellow man,
And spend your days in earnest toll.
And nightly burn the midnight oil, =
The chances are-tis sad but true
That no one will take note of you.
But if you venture out some day ~
When ice and sleet beset your way,
And travel with incautious feet
Adown the treacherous frosted street,
And of sudden take bump,
A gruesome, ignominious thump,
Then people laugh-'tis sad but true
Most every one takes note of you. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19
The Democratic Platform.

Says the Hon. Pat. MeCarren of Brook
Ign: ,..
"All good democrats ought to 'indorse
Mr.. Clevelands suggestion for short ana
clear platform. I think, however, that we
should not omit from our platform our old
slogan, Turn the rascals out -
In other words. Mr.. McCarren would not
omit from the platform the element of
humor. And how very humorous the plank
he suggests would be! To turn the rascals
out for the purpose of turning Tammany
in would appeal uproariously, not to say
riproariously, to the risibles of the whole
electorate. Tammany itself would probably
join in the general guffaw. A short plat
form, then, with as few polysyllables as
possible. and this Tammanyesque touch of
humor, and things will hum. But Mr.. Nc
Carren is for Parker while Senator Muir
ply is for Cleveland. and there is friction
on that score.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19
FROM TnE TIMES, FEBRUARY 18TH.

If any buildings in the country are really
f1reproof they are the few storage ware
houses OF the highest class, built within
the last two decades in few of the largo
cities and exemplihed by the American
Security and Trust Company's large ware
house on 18th street in this city. This
building is constructed of brick. stone, iron
and cement exclusively, and owing to the
purpose for which 1t is used woodwork OF
all kind is excluded. 1t is solid masonry
structure, with brick walls over two feet
thick dividing the space into sections only
twenty feet wide, with no opening into
each other and only one window and one
door to each section. The elevator shafts.
usually the effective chimneys in, case of
fire, are in a part of the building cut of
from the storage sections entirely by the
same double brick walls, and the boilers are
placed outside the building beneath the al
ley. For storage warehouse few openings
are required, and these are protected by
heavy wire glass in iron frames and outside
iron shutters. Concrete roof and floors and
fireproof doors and partitions everywhere
make such building structure really fire.
proof in way not possible in an Office
building or hotel, as from the nature Of
their use they must have numerous win
dows with thin glass; interior woodwork
and wooden floors. Experience demon
strates that brick is the best fireproof ma
terial. and the solid masonry structures
stand the. test of fire and time better than
the steel frame, but the great cost of such
construction limits its use to very few
buildings. 1t is stated that no building OF
this kind has ever burned or suffered Sc
rious loss from fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19
SCIENCE SETTLES IT..
DANDRUFF is CAUSED BY GERM THAT
sAPs THE HAIRS VITALITY.

1t is now settled fact that dandruff Is caused
by germ. Failing hair and badness are the re-
suit of dandruf. DR.. E. j. Beardsley of Cham
paign. m. got hold Of the new hair preparation.
Newbros Herpieide71the only that kills the
dandruf germ He says: II used HerpIcide for
my dandruff and falling hair. aud am well salts
fed with the result" DR. j. I. Fugate of Urbana
H.. says: II haee Used fIerpicde for dandruf
with excellent 'fbsaltsf shall prescribe IL In, my
practice Her1hcide kills the dandrun germ.
Physicians as well as, the general public say so.
Sold by leading druggists Send Toe. in stamps for
sample to The Herpicide Co., Detroit. Mich Ed
ward stevens. Special Agent. 9th and Pa ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19
Caution.

II suppose you have to be very careful
not to do anything you will regret"
Yes, indeed" answered Senator Sorghum.
There is a constant temptation in my
career to forget business and let my pa
triotic sentiments get the better of me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19
Russians and Japs.
From the Charleston News and Courier.

From the Charleston News and Courier -
The Russians are nominally Christians;
the Japanese nominally heather The
Russians are at best british people; the
Japanese are a dainty, self-respectng,
open minded folk. Our sympathies are al
together with the Japanese because we be-
leve they are fighting for the right, and
against the criminal aggression of the Cos
OH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19
SHOOTING STARS.
Al Resemblance

what do you think of my historic novel?''
1T resembles some of the most successful
works of its kind" answered Miss Cayenne.
In what respect?'
I'm being neither novel nor historic"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19

February has beaten the record for bad
weather. and the grounding may regard
himself as indicated Even if the sun
should shine next week there has been at
beast six weeks OF bad weather condensed
into the past few days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19
A Sad Statement.

"a great actor is usually welded to his
art, is he not?'
YES" answered Mr.. Stormington Barns.
MANY of them are welded. But there Is a
great deal of incompatibility.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19

Washington birthday weather is getting
to be unsatisfactory as the brand usu-
ally provided at presidential Inaugural
lion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19

st. Louis Globe Democrat.

rrob, the st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Mr. Baker a Brooklyn member of Com
gress has introduced bill providing for
forty-five cabinet officers. but explains that
he offers 1t "by request Mr.. Baker may
no, be aware that the subject thugs Is
airesdy looked after by one Of the depart
ments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19

The troublesome predictions about Pam
anna rapidly being assembled in the
same pigeonhole with the prophecies of
Cuban disturbances
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19
Rival Claimants.

This EARTH" says proud, presuming man
I've conquered since it first began.
The microbe says, with quiet glee,
I'm sure this world was made for me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19

against the recurrence of Japan's rude At
tacks while Russia was not looking. Tne
more Russia tries to explain her predica-
ment the worse she makes her case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19

The mikado will. of course. be grateful if
the Sultan of Turkey will make himself as
disagreeable as possible while Russia is
occupied in Asia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19

Some people" said Uncle Eben. re
CARDS friend simply as person dat
ain so likely to make fuss if dey takes
a low-down advantage of him."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19

Between the warnings OF Mr.. Bryan and
these OF Mr.. Cleveland, the democratic
party is in danger of becoming more or less
bewildered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19

The inclemeney of the weather has in
creased the manifold endorsements of
the rural free delivery department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19

Patti is refusing to say farewell to the
cities where the advance sale does not
satisfy her. 1t is hard to say goodbye.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19

Blessed be tie man who put ashes on his
sidewalk today, But thrice blessed be he
who got up at o'clock TO do it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19
Cause of Strength.
Pennsylvania Whisky.

From the Chicago News.
Japan has been eating American meat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19

Mr.. Bryan is accused of saying he will
admit that Mr.. Cleveland is rank. but de-
MES that he is one of the file. 1t looks as
if the eminent free silver leader had picked
UP some British ideas of humor while
abroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19
After You!

From the Rochester Herald.
Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Hearst are RAPIDLY
approaching the CASTOR and Alphonse stage
of their game
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19
Society Puff.

Frgin Tie Kansas City Star.
The mumps have struck Carrollton. The
people who have them are all members OF
the swell set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19

1t is said that the Chinese always pay
their debts in full at the beginning of each
year. Governments with indemnity claims
will regard this announcement with especial
interest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19

1t is asserted that corruption is unknown
in Japanese politics. 1t seems almost a
shame to civilize the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19

If the Biblical dictum about the wicked
and slippery places is true all Washington
was this morning hopeless.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19

1t has never occurred to Korea to start a
revolution on its own account to take
charge of its geographical advantages
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19
Sonetirnep

From the Chicago Record Herald.
Bulletin-The rumor that the Japs have
taken st. Petersburg is not yet confirmed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19

The cost of coal per winter unfortunately
depends not only on the price demanded for
each ton. but on the amount you have 10
buy f-at'fff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19
Golf Links, Not Chess Board.

From the Wichita tkan.J Eagle
Here is the best yet: One of the menu
bers of the Country Club yesterday COM
pared the Russo-Japanese war to game of
golf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19

The man with the skates was the only
true master of the situation this morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19
Not in It.
From the St.

From the ST. Louis Republic.
Nobody seems to consider it worth while
to ask the Emperor of Korea to consent to
anything.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19
Bring on the Issues!
delphia Inquirer.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
If the democrats don't invent a few is
sues soon this country will have a horribly
peaceful political campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19
Quick and Straight.

From the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Japan may be the parvenu of nations,
but how she does shoot!
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More Russian Explanations.

Russia can never complain that Japar
did not take somebody of its size
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19

The cheers which go up whenever Japan
manages to land a blow must be more or
less annoying to.Russia. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19

The smile of the horseshoers this winter
IL of that famous non-erasable kind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19
After Bear Meat,

From the Chicago News.
While the Japanese are vegetarians, they
do not object to bear meat on special occa-
sionS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-19

" ASK The
anything.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31
More Riots.

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