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The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-06-25

A merchant who had store IN
small country town Cell in with q comic
actor on 9 train, and said to hims Il
do not see how Il b that you are able
to think Of such funny things TO say
on the stage, and ell Of sudden, too.
| Just wish l could do 1t. 1t would he
invaluable 10 me In my business. -
Success.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-06-25

Old Gentleman TO small boy. Who Z
nursing o skinned knee)--1ad you faai
down. little chaps
Small Boy-Yer didn't think fell
up and dashed agin q cloud. did yerg
-WaverIey's Magazine.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-06-25

Il begin TO understand why Charley
always loses on the races" said young
Mrs. TorkinR
"Indeedr' said the unsympathetie
friend.
yea he IL 20 busy explaining how
he lost the last race that he never gets
time to make proper calculations on
the next.-washlngton Star.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-06-25

s'Ripsiing. how did you ever happen
to become 3 street preacher
TT YVES this way. brother: When
i reformed and joined the chruch
was 3 mule driver out west. OF course
wasn't OF any account IS 3 mule
driver after that. and | had to go az
something Chicago TrfbBae
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-06-25

Fgicnd - n your washerwoman
charges by the piece Il must be rather
YOUNG Honsewife-oh. no. she
loses ~ mAny thiuEs that her bills
sAra never hiEh. New York weekly.
expensive
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-06-25

German planters control over 1000
c09 ceres Of the coffee lands Of Brazil.
Paris has fad which calls for your
sweetheart.s face on your fingernaiL
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-06-25

Immense quantities Of sand equal 70
that imported from Turkey especially
for glass making, have. according 70
the Westminster Gazette. been diseoy-
cred not Ear from London.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-06-25

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow'a
Soothing syrup the best remedy 70 use
for their children during teething period.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-06-25

A bun hRht was once given In Ma.
drid for the bcncft u the Society for
enc Prevention OF Cruelty TO Animals.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-06-25

one woman disllkes calling on an.
ether almost &c bad as the other die
likes 10 have her do IL
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-06-25

Ptno'a Curn - remedy Tor coughs oolds
and consumption. Try H. PFsoa - cents
~ druggists.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-06-25

0P@@0@ ES00d Rmr6M@P q
rightly named, because il purihes the
blood and tones up the body.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-06-25

e = girls face Is her fortune ale
should be careful b avoid counterfeit.
snR.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-06-25

A thin, vapory smoke, lazily ascend
ing from its crater, may be the only VS.
able sign OF life in the sleeping volcano;
but within is a raging sea of fire, molten
rock and sulphurous gases. Those who
make their homes in the peaceful val
leys below know the danger, and though
frequently warned by the rumblings and
uuakings, these signs of impending erup-
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-06-25

ttNtAAk WEFAAEs . NtNl EsA.1e5 ~
under the mercury and pot
ash treatment the external
symptoms Of the disease dis
appear, and the deluded vic
aim is happy in the belief of
3 complete cure; but the
6res OF contagion have only
been smothered in the sys-
TEN, and as soon as these
minerals are left of viii
blaze up again. Occasional
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03

New York but as the result of investments
directed by friends who were familiar with
the local business world.
Gov. Hoadiey is dead. He went from
Cincinnati to New York and succeeded at
the bar. but his dip into politics was very
brief. Unlike MIR. Reed he had been absent
from the court room but a few years, and
readily took up his old trade again. Many
of his admirers thought he made mistake
in ever leaving the bar. AS governor of
Ohio he added little to his reputation, but
at once went to the front again upon OPEN
ing a law office
Mr.. Cleveland's New York practice was
slight, and brought him no additional dis
tnction. He did not return to it after his
second term in the White House was over
Like Mr.. Reed. he had been for many years
In politics, and found the practice of the
law very different from what it had been
when he was young man. Moreover, the
New York pace was pretty swift, and he
liked quiet life better. Ex-Speaker Hen
derson has recently left New York for
something of the same reason
The law, we are tod is a Jealous mis-
tress. But so also is politics Some men
carry on a double affair, but they are not
numerous. The rule of successor perma-
hent SUGGESTS the other way
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
Carl Schurz.

Mr.. Schurz unable because of advancing
years to take the stump. writes long let
ter in behalf of Judge Parker He goes
what in the vernacular is called 1.-The whole
hog" The republican attitude on the tariff
and Mr.. Roosevelts strenuosity are dressed
up in strong language. How much remains
of Mr.. Schurz's former influence is a ques-
ton in political circles not always discussed
with good temper. He has passed over from
one party to the other SO often as practical
ly to have become veteran in both. He be-
gan republican, but it would be risky 10
say that he will end democrat He is a
democrat now but if death spares hm-and
all will hope it maybe is likely as not to
turn up republican again in 1908 He
writes well. and in all of his protean ca
reer has never been without the knack of
presenting his case in readable way. The
New York Herald hailed Judge Parker as
n master. and declared that the democratic
party needed one. Mr.. Schurz objects to
Mr.. Roosevelt the allegation that the
latter is master, and declares that the
country should not have a master
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
The Law and Politics

The New York Tribune gives this as
current gossip in that town:
The friends of ex-Judge Alton Il Parker
announced last night that Mr.. Parker. fol-
lowing the election OF Roosevelt on Noyem-
Der .. would come to New York TO practice
law, becoming a partner in the firm of
Sheehan & Collin, No - Liberty street
Mr.. Parkers friends predict a
highly successful career for him as A New
YORK lawyer. They recall that Thomas B.
tSeed DuckIed down TO work after a long
career in Congress, and amassed a COM
Portable fortune in few years Ex-Goy-
ernor Hoadley of Ohio is a successful law
yer here. Grover Cleveland practiced law
in quiet way in this city after his defeat
in 1888.
The Star some weeks ago pointed out the
probability of this step in the event of
Judge Parllers defeat He is thoroughly
familiar with the New York statutes and
the New York practice. and would undoubt-
eddy bring TO any firm he might join great
ability and prestige. IL would not be a case
of man returning to the law after a long
service in the field of politics. during which
the lawyer had disappeared in the politi-
clan. but of man putting off the gown of
judge one day and taking up the duties
OF an advocate the next. A welI-equIpped
lawyer does not grow rusty over night, or
within few weeks -
The Tribune's references are neither
happy nor correct. Mr. Reed did not sue
coed at the New York bar, and regretted
the change he had made. 1t was yeusac-
credited report that at the time of his dea tn
he was on the eve of.another change Tin his
plans. which would have made him a resi-
dent Of this town again for months at a
time He was fortunate in a money way in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
The Japanese Censorship.

The following dispatch from Tokyo dated
October ., is a striking example of the
manner in which the Japanese government
has been conducting the war in Manchuria
THE Russians are reported to be des-
perately endeavoring to retake their lost
positions, including Fort Kuropatkin in the
hope of restoring the water supply of Port
Arthur. They are said to have repeatedly
assaulted the Japanese after Smelling from
neighboring forts and batteries The Jap
anese continue to hold the positions Both
sides are said to have suffered severely
The newly mounted Japanese guns are said
to command the entire harbor. The posi-
ton of the remnant of the Russian Port
Arthur fleet is said to be precarious, and it
is believed the vessels must soon emerge or
be destroyed"
Here in dispatch of six sentences occur
an equal number of qualifying phrases de-
signed to open a margin between the re-
porting of rumor and of exact facts. The
only positive statement in the matter Is
that 1.-The Japanese continue to hold their
positions" This extreme conservatism can
be attributed to only one cause, the desire
of the Japanese government. which Of
course is exercising a censorship over all
the war news sent out of the country. 10
prevent the transmission Of too many facts
concerning the progress of the campaign.
The dispatch thus bears internal evidence
of having been based upon fairly accurate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
Music Hath Charms.

recent dispatch tells the pathetic story
of a man who killed himself with pistol
while his niece was playing to him on the
piano: Lead. Kindly Light" Some time
ago there was also reported the sad case
of a man who shot himself while his wife
was playing the piano.
These instances suggest the varying ef-
fects that music has on different persons.
People differ much in temperament. The
playing of Lead. Kindly Light which
induced that poor, distracted man to Kill
himself would only have caused a less SEN
sitive man to leave the neighborhood. Mu-
sic. happily, though It often causes insom-
MIA in fats and severe paroxysms of resent
ment between ,neighbors, rarely causes
death But to show how Ill some things
are ordered 1t is usually the innocent lis
tener and not the offending player who is
hurt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
The Club and the Constitution.

The Parker Constitution Club has not
been treated with the greatest considera-
ton by the newspapers. Some of them
have refused to take it seriously. Others
have examined its pronunciamentos in a
spirit of levty. The public has shared in
the skeptcsm until a great many people
have come to look upon the club as an Or
ganization of trust lawyers, working solely
in the interests of the trusts.
1t cannot be denied, however. that some
of the members are eminent in their pro-
fession and have prosecuted their studies
much beyond the lines of corporation law.
Why not, therefore, take the views of this
club on a question of undoubted constitu-
tional moment, and which is embraced in
the present campaign? This question is the
constitutional congressional representation
demanded by the Chicago platform.
Edward NJ. Shepard lawyer of note and
a member of the Parker Constitution Club
declares in the current Atlantic Monthly
that the demand for a reduction of south
ern representation in Congress is insincere
and is being used by the republicans merely
to influence the colored vote in the states
where it is counted. That is the opinion
OF a partisan. But Mr.. Shepard proceeds,
and. as lawyer, says this:
1T is probable that the fifteenth amend
ment, having. through the prohibition of
Acknowledgement by any state on account
of race, rendered that acknowledgements
legally impossible and, therefore, never
legally to be recognized (wha tever the local
personal violations of the iaW)-has. IN
effect, repealed the provision of the four
teenth amendment for reduction in congress
sonal representation wherever state
should practice such Acknowledgement.
This is just after the fashion of a lawyer
and a casuist Still the proposition is of
the first moment, and the club of which
Mr.. Shepard is a member should tackle it,
making the matter as clear as possible to
laymen These are the two amendments
to the Constitution which stand nullified
to the extent that between thirty and forty
votes in the national House of Representa-
tives are without constitutional warrant.
At any rate, such is the contention of many
men. democrats as well as republicans. and
they demand that the matter not in the
interests of nor against a party, a race,
section, but in the interests of fair
dealing for all, be remedied.
Is there a remedy? Mr.. Shepard suggests
time. But, a rule, do not leave great
evils to time. We take them up and put
an end to them as quickly as possible.
And in the matter in question the men who
drew the amendments to the Constitution
great lawyers in their day-thought they
were providing the means of keeping the
ship on an even keel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
More Power for the Brightwood Line.

Complaints against the manner in which
cars are run on the Brightwood railway are
numerous and varied. Indeed, the patrons
OF That line appear to be in a constant state
or protest against the management During
me past summer season. when the northern
suburbs reached by the Brightwood road
were we'll peopled by Washingtonians. the
overcrowding of the cars was a continual
source of annoyance and even of danger to
the patrons Of the road. Lately with the
inflow of many of these summer residents
to the city The congestion on the line has
been slightly lessened, but there remains
ground for complaint on the score of the
uncertainty of the service. The power is
often inadequate and delays are frequent
the cars halting on the grades when loaded
and progressing in general in a hitching
provoking manner. This same trouble was
experienced some time ago and, when the
complaints reached a maximum, the man
agement undertook to reform the power
service, with measurably satisfactory re-
suit. 1t is evident that the old troubles
have REQUIRED and now. with the traffic
Tightening. the power problem has arisen, in
apparent contradiction of the rule that light
weights make easy hauling.
This Is one of the most important of the
suburban railway feeders of the Districts
street car system and it is provoking and
discouraging to its patrons to experience the
delays and discomforts incident to an I'M
certain, halting traction. Were the STOP
pages due to accidents there would be less
ground for complaint. But with an ap-
parently perfect equipment-though by no
means new-the cars stop through sheer
lack of Juice and in consequence the
schedules. by no means sufficient at times
to meet the demand, are demoralized The
result is that life on the Brightwood road is
series of conjectures and disappointments
The average patron of the road feels that
he is lucky when the car he takes affords
him a comfortable seat and a continuous
ride on schedule time. Late dinners and
late arrivals at work are the rule rather
than the exception.
If there are mechanical reasons at the
power stations for this lack of reliable DOW
er the public welfare demands an immedi-
ate correction. If the car equipment is rot
In fact equal to the strain put upon it by
reason of the crowds it should be replaced
with new motors and controllers. The road
is a common carrier in theory and must
not be allowed to become a common halter
in fact, through inadequate provision of the
elemental principle of propulsion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
Mr.. Gurney's Chivalry.

1t now transpires that Mr.. Quincy, the
attache of the British embassy who was
improperly fined in Massachusetts for
speeding his automobile and for refusing
to plead in court, was not in fact the real
violator of the speed laws. Apparently he
is regarded by the summer colony at Lenox
as a chivalrous hero rather than IN offender
against the laws of the municipality and of
good sense, for it appears that it was not
he but a young American who was actually
driving the machine when a meddlesome
constable overhauled the party. Rather
than allow his young friend. whom he had
invited to ride with him and test the speed
of the auto, to be arrested and suffer pun
ishment. Mr.. Quincy calamity assumed
full responsibility for the offense and per-
mitted himself to be hailed to court. there
to stammer his now famous declarat ton
that British subject, in the diplomatic
service. he could not plead or be fined.
This version of the affair does not really
alter the case in the least however it may
rehabilitate Mr.. Quincy in the esteem of
his vacation associates. Rather would it
seem like a bit of cheap sentimentalism to
proclaim him as hero. If he assumed the
responsibility for the speed violation in
order to shield his friend he should have
taken his medicine in court and made no
move to divulge his awesome identity Any
man can afford to be hero if ne knows he
runs no risk. Indeed. regarded in all the
light that has been shed on the case Mr.
Gurneys assumption of liability only TO
refuse to pay the shot looks unpleasantly
like the case of the philanthropist who,
deeply moved by the plight of an unforIu
nate, tenders counterfeit bill for his re-
lief
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
John Hay.
From the Philadelphia North American.

From the Philadelphia North American.
There will be very general hope that
Benjamin Ide Wheeler's Information. to
the effect that Secretary Hay has consented
to remain at the head of the State Depart
ment in the event of President Roosevelt 8
election, is based on no misunderstanding.
That he would consent to make this
sacrifice has been very seriously doubted.
himself at the expense of the country.
Probably he has been the hardest man
among those who know anything about the
work of our State Department since 1898
to convince that his retirement would be a
loss. Yet 1t would be a severe one, and 1t
is no disparagement of the ability Of con-
temporary statesmen to say So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
Inspect the Elevators.
4ha Na..r NarIr Ell ,,no

Millions of people ride in elevators every
day. There is probably none in which the
possibilities of destruction in case of acct
dent are more appalling. The average man
would doubtless take his chances in a rail-
road collision or derailment rather than in
the fall of elevator car from the upper
floors of a high building. 1t is only a mat
ter of common sense and common prudence
that all passenger elevators should be of
the most perfect construction and equip
ment, that they should have such inspec-
ton as will assure their being kept in per-
feet trim, and that the men who run them
should be competent and trustworthy. Any
less requirement would be an invitation to
disaster
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
Iron in Life Preservers.
From the Philadelphia Press.

1t seems almost incredible that any civ
ilized person would put iron in cork life
preservers to increase their weight and thus
add to the profits of the manufacturing es
tablishment. But officials of Camden
concern are under indictment for having
done that very thing, and there is no ques-
ton that they sold cork, containing iron.
which was used for life preservers. In the
light of the disaster to the steamboat Cen
eral Slocum human life appears to be re-
garded by some persons of no value
when weighed in the balance with money.
1t was charged that the life preservers on
that vessel were old and worthless. But
the Camden establishment is charged with
making new ones fall below the govern
ment standard by secretly using iron in
part instead of cork.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
Autumn Occupation.

Never mind the war news
From countries far away.
I'm talkin' bout the weather,
And I've got a lot to say.
Never mind the battle
For political control;
I'm watchin' the thermometer.
Likewise the price of coal.
l don't complain of taxes;
Although I've often heard
OF government expressions,
haven't said a word.
It's what some private persons
May do that frets my soul.
I'm watchin' the thermometer,
Likewise the price of coal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03

information. but censored to rob 1t Of all
semblance of an inspired utterance. The
japanese have little to learn from the
Russians in the matter of keeping mum on
matters of moment Indeed, the record OF
the past few months entities the govern
ment at Tokyo to the palm for the main
tenance of the most successful war censor
ship ever known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
An Obvious Advantage

do you think that a college course pre-
pares a man for the battle of life?'
II assuredly do" said the practical man.
After student has been hazed and has
been through a few foot ball games he can
hold his own in a crowd anywhere"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
SHOOTING STARS.
Summarized.

How is the situation at Port Arthur!
said one war correspondent.
Both sides are claiming credit as usual,
answered the other. 'The japanese cannot
get in and the Russians cannot get out"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03

Mr.. Tom L. Johnson cannot reasonably
refrain from admiring the manner In Whlcn
Mr.. LaFollette of Wisconsin manages to
maintain his fight against corporate IN
terests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03

GJIn order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence, letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the ONCE, but simply to
THE STAR, or to the Editorial OF Bust-
ness Departments, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03

The japanese believe that it will be but
short time till history repeats itself with
reference to the remnant of the Russian
feet in Port Arthur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03

The facilities for reaching the public Of
fered by the modern newspaper have obvi-
ated any real necessity for a candidates
standing out in the night air and taking
cold in order to express his views
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03

The New York police took a number of
students IN hand for creating disturb
ance. New York is rather too large to be-
come a college town in the traditional
sense of the word
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
Following Example.
From the Savannah News.

From the Savannah News
Those striking school children in Chicago
deserve to be taken across the knees OF
their parents and spanked soundly But
what more could have been expected of
children when they daily have before them
the example of adults striking for all sorts
of grievances, real or imaginary?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
Safety and Speed.
From the Springfield Union.

fUuI INC opfIngHeiu UulOH
When our railroads can guarantee safe
transit 1t will be time enough for them to
talk about more rapid transit. Most peo-
pie would rather spend more time in ar
irving at their destination and get there
safely than to arrive quicker in pieces
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
A Process Reversed.

'You regard campaign calculation as
distinct branch of mathematics"
Yes" answered the erudite parsonage
The method differs from all others. You
start with the answer and then work back
ward and evolve a problem to demonstrate
II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03

"Befo' Is gwine to sympathize wifi a man
dat is 'busin' de trusts said Uncle Eben,
hes got to show me dat his financial
difficulties ain caused by buying circus
tickets an playfn policy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03

Judge Parker is at all events sufficiently
practical not to merely sit on the front
porch and wait for the kilograms of con-
gra tulation to come in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03

Mr.. Addicks has become accustomed to
so much excitement that it is doubtful
whether he would enjoy the quietude of the
Senate even if he managed to get there