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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27
Stage Goosefiesh In the South.

The professional shivers over the suf-
frage plank of the Chicago platform are on
time. and are quite as violent as expected.
Every politician in the south Is affected.
and a movement is forming to communi-
cate the distemper to the people OF the
north We are on the eve, so the story
goes of a renewal Of sectionalism. with the
bloody shirt held high as flag. and the
purpose admitted of overturning responsible
rule in the old slave states. Let the coun-
try take notice. for the countrys interests
are at stake. The south alone will not suf-
fer She will resist. and by force if neces-
sary preserve what she has by force estab-
ished. But the agitation will be hurtful
to business and good feeling. and all good
men will depiore the turn things have
taken.
In the language OF the poet. rats! What
is demanded Is constitutional representation
In Congress and the electoral college. We
are or ought to be. all in favor of the Con-
stitution. At any rate we all pretend to be.
There is devotion. and to spare. proclaimed
for that instrument. and nowhere Is this
more conspicuously true than in the south.
But In the most important matter of the
suffrage the Constitution is nuliified in the
south. Disfranchisement runs against hun
dreds of thousands Of citizens. And yet,
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The Ptomaine Season.
From the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago TrfDune.
This ia the time of the ptomaine. 1t Is
the season of all others when the family
turns to the ice box for luncheons and TOT
s1Ippers. and the icebox is the home OF the
ptOmaine There Is much to learn or the
ptomaine and of its related poison the leu
CONAN 1t Is in the proteid molecule that
both germs have parentage. the result OK
bacterial growths splitting up the moiecuie.
In the albumens and meats of the larder
these poisons have homes. Decomposition
in meats milk and cheeses may give life
to them in dangerous form. Again, TINS
bacterial destruction may make only for
flavor and give Zest to the palate On a
IT is the old question whether the fungus
picked up in the field Is mushroom or a
toadstoOl.
Bacterial growths give flavor to butter.
to cheese. to meats and other foods. 1t has
been discovered that If In this bacterial
growth there be plenty OF oxygen, the
poison of the ptomaine does not develop. If
the oxygen be limited the developing pto-
maines may be extremely dangerous at the
end OF week AS to range of the poison
Gus effects. some of these germs may pro-
duce only painful forms Of cholera Inorbus.
Others kill their victims in few hours.
But while mold is a general index to the
possibility of ptomaine poisons. that on
meats. cheese, milk and bread Is to be
watched most
Do not eat food that shows mold. If
the sense of smell Is offended throw the
food into the garbage can. Heed promptly
warning from your palate. Even foods
that offend none of the senses may be dam
gerous. Milk. having the animal heat in 1t
and hurried to market through a hot sun,
may be deadly within six hours. Made into
| ice cream it's tyrotoXicon may kill like a
pestilence. To be reasonably SAFE keep the
icebox clean. Scald 1t out at least once a
week and let it air.
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dent happens they cannot help themselves.
far less others. Then comes the story of
death on the river. and the warning after
the fact.
1t is far better to take warning of the
chance itself. Those who venture into sail
boats are exposing themselves to the most
treacherous of elements-wind and water.
1t requires the stoutest heart and the surest
hand and the most trained Judgment to
navigate a boat in hard weather such as
may arise without warning on the Potomac
herald Its approach by half an hour. and
the wise skipper puts into the nearest har-
Dor anchorage. The novice. as often as
not. will make for home, regardless Of the
distance or the nearness Of the storm, for
setful that the black cloud is putting forth
its angry feelers in the shape OF wind puffs
that are strong enough to knock over any
likely TO occur on river frequented by ex-
cursion boats. even though the sailing craft
have the right OF way No boatman Is SO
insistent upon his rights under the laws of
naviga ton the novice and the chances
he takes in pursuing an independent course
are often terrifying to those looking on.
Every parent should carefully look into
are being taken out sailing by amateurs. 1t
Is supreme folly for such inexperienced
boamen to venture forth alone. 1t Is almost
criminal for them to take others with them
to danger
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27

though denied all part in elections. they
are retained numerically a factor In de-
termninN national policies and candidates
Men adjudged unfit to vote for dog law
or a candidate for constable are voted here
by the men who have ruled them out at
home for laws to put the country on a silver
basis and to commit 1t to free trade. The
disasters of Clevela ndism and the menace
of Organism were produced by this state of
things.
The democratic politicians of the south
object to the threat of the loss of this
power. 1t is their meat and drink. not only
at home, but away from home. They en-
pIoy 1t to get and retain jobs Just now
they are preparing to trade upon 1t in
the nomina ton of a candidate for Presi-
dent of the United States One o. their
most conspicuous and influential allies Is
an ex-barkeeper of New York. with the
odor of his gin mill still enveloping his per-
son. They are not as yet agreed as to
their man. The ex-barkeeper aspires 20
the honor of naming him. and II he sue
ceeds in doing 80 the south will accept
him.
No negro domination? Certainly not.
And especially in alliance with Tammany
Hall for control of the United States
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The Port Arthur Fight.

Admiral Togo's detailed report Of the I'M
successful attempt of the Russian fleet at
Port Arthur to leave that harbor last
Thursday indicates that the Russians
thought to proceed leisurely for the open
sea They first sent out steamers to clear
away the mines. and then assembled de-
liberately in the roadstead beyond the har-
Dor entrance. They gave the japanese
every chance to organize and close in upon
them Cervera made his dash for the sea
at full speed and did not pause to form
battle line when he had cleared the OBJ
structons in the channel 1t may be that
the Russians thought the Japanese were
not watching. Perhaps they imagined that
the Vladivostok raid had drawn some Of
Togos forces or from Port Arthur or that
the Japanese were demoralized. Certainly
they proceeded as though they expected to
be allowed to maneuver freely In the open
and then to pick their way to whatever port
they had in mind.
The fact that the Russians were able to
take 50 large a fleet into the roadstead has
evidently surprised Japan. and 1t would
appear that some rapid repair work has
been in progress at Port Arthur during the
past two or three months. Some features
OF the reports suggest that this repair
work failed in the crisis. and that the
patched-up vessels proved unequal to the
task of sudden dash.
Admiral Togo seems to regret his In
ability to take fuller advantage OF the re-
treat OF the Russians toward Port Arthur.
for he cites the bright moonlight and the
constant play OF the enemy's searchlishts as
factors that deferred his fleet from closing
In upon the Russians in a grand assault or
torpedo boats Ii Is noteworthy that all
the destruction was wrought by this class
of ships even as has been the case in al
most all the naval operations off Port Ar
thur from the beginning of the war.
The affair OF Thursday proves that the
Japanese have not succeeded In closing the
channel. despite their heavy expenditures
OF men and hulks 1t shows also that the
Russians are in possession of larger ef-
fective fleet than was supposed, though
just how effective they have not yet dem
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27
The Landlubber at the Helm.

MANY perils To life and limb arise with
the advent of hot weather. The boys will
go swimming at forbidden places. where the
holes are deep and the current strong.
They will buy dangerous fireworks. They
will go tramping into the country and walk
on the railroad tracks. But they are not
the chief offenders against the laws of eau
ton and safety. Their elders do even more
own lives but those of others. AZ for in
stance. grown men will venture out In
tricky salboats or frail rowboats. lacking
the experience necessary to enable them TO
navigate even the comparatively safe
waters of a river. There is something fas-
cinatigg about the little craft that are to
be seen every day In summer darting here
and there. and seemingly under perfect
control. The novice is tempted to hire a
boat and try his hand. He may have sailed
once or twice with a friend. He may have
been permitted to hold the tiller for a while
In the clear channel with soft wind. He
may have pulled occasionally on sheet.
He considers himself entirely competent to
take charge of small sailboat. With fair
weather and no squalls with clear stretch
of water and no bad currents. all goes well.
But when emergency arises and the puffs
come and the river twists angrily and the
tide sets in strong against the frail craft
the novice is literally all at sea" He is
especially apt to lose his head II others.
even less experienced than himself. are
aboard. Disasters occur In just such cir
cumstances. Usually such intrepid land
ksilors are not swimmers. When an acct
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The Body of L'Enfant-

Commissioner Macfarland IL about to be-
gin the inquiry. directed by the current Dis
trict appropriation act, as to the most suit
able method of reinterrlng the body Of
Major L'Enfant which now lies buried in
an unmarked grave in Maryland just be-
yond the District boundary The statute does
not carry an appropriation, but authorizes
investigation looking to some more or less
elaborate entombment at a later date. 1t
Is somewhat extraordinary that the grave
Of this man should have been so long ne
elected. He figured very largely in the
first works incident to the planning and
founding Of the city. His genius entered
into the very heart of the grand plan upon
which Washington was developed. Had the
republic been more grateful than tradition
grants and experience proves, the French
engineer would have been highly honored
and richly rewarded. But his services were
not then appreciated at their full value
The government was too busily engaged in
attending to the details Of its maintenance
to worry over such trifies as the proper
growth of the capital or the recognition Of
the man who had so wisely planned it.
And so l. E:ntant died unhonored and bare
ly remembered by the people Of the United
States.
demonstrate the full value of L Enfant's
services to the District and the nation by
undertaking to put his plans into execu-
ton. From that time forward, though de-
tered by the unjust and unwise attacks
upon Shepherd and the checking of his
works. the people began to understand the
full measure of the Frenchman's ability
ana the value Of his services. The late
Senator Mcmillan fostered this spirit by
his efforts to secure the tardy execution Of
some of the chief features Of the L'Enfant
plan, long neglected and by many forgot
ten Now the recognition Of his worth 10
well-nigh universal. His name is familiar
to all students of the history of the capt.
tai. 1t Is well known to the people Of the
country at large. 1t Is inseparably linked
with that Of George Washington.
A proper entombment OF L'Enfants re-
mains is a question Of place and style. His
body should rest II not in a cemetery. In
some relation to the mall. which 10 SO dis
tinctly connected with his name. 1t Is not
desirable that the mall should become a
burial place for the nations great dead. and
1t is for that reason that some object sert-
ously to the interment Of the body OF
James Smithson within the reservation sur
rounding the institution founded by him.
But a monument to L'Enfant. whether
standing over his grave or not, should be
erected within that great park. as token
of the debt the nation owes to him whose
foresight provided the capital with its Won
derful facilities for health and beauty.
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St. Louis.

Before the close of this week the ma jority
OF the men who are to be most prominent
In the proceedings OF the democratic nation
al convention will have arrived in St Louis
and begun to lay their final plans. All
are experienced campaigners. and some are
experts In the art political. They know the
legend about the early bird. and they great
ly admire the character OF that member OF
the feathered tribe But two candidates
for the nomination will be present In per-
son. Mr. German and Mr.. Hearst will d.
rect their campaigns at close range and the
former as n delegate to the convention has
been mentioned for place on the plat
form committee. Should he be selected for
that post. the Maryland senator will enjoy
exceptional opportunities for discovering
and studying In good time all the important
tendencies and developments of the occa-
sion.
The situation today Is peculiar In the
extreme. New York as the state absolute
ly essential to democratic success at the
polls. claims the right to name the candi-
date. and yet Is in roaring row over
who the candidate should be. Judge Par
ker has the instructions of the state con-
vention. but his strength Is questioned
Tammany denies his ability to carry the
state. and will protest at St. Louis against
his nomination. His case is in the hands
of David B. Hill. one OF the most astuts OF
politicians, and that II will be shrewdly
managed is open to no doubt.
Tammany has been declaring for Cleve-
land Leader Murphy has been talking in
that strain. and only last week ex-Mayor
Van Wyck sailed for England for a con-
ference with Richard Croker, with the view
IT was stated. of having him come out for
the Sage of Princeton. But recent develop
Tents lend support to the story that Tam
many's real preference Is for Mayor Nc
Clellan; that il has been using Cleveland's
name for the joint purpose Of blocking the
games OF Hearst and the Parker people
The recognized organ of the Tammany or
ganization on Saturday declared for Nc
Clellan and published a highly eu!ogistic
notice of him This is important, and espe-
cially as II comes on the eve of the ST.
Louis convention.
New York then. is divided. Behind Judge
Parker is the democratic state orSanlza-
ton. while opposed to him is Tanmany
Hall, using Cleveland. many believe. as
q mask for Mcclellan. VIII this division
operate to deprive New York of the honor
of naming the candidate. will the name
of the young mayor. sprung OPPORTUNITY
and with a well organized hurrah, turn the
decision In his favor?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27
Mr.. Fairbanks.

Mr. Fairbanks finds the nomination Tor
Vice President more agreeable than he ex-
pected. The demonstrations IN his honor at
Chicago were very hearty. and his recep-
ton at home-non-partisan In character
was all that he could have desired. Inc
convention chose well. and II the country
shall ratify its action the Senate VIII nave
presiding officer as fully qualified by knowl-
edge and temperament for his duties as any
In the history Of the chair. Inc lnolaha
Senator has both the readiness and the dig-
nifty that go with the place, and the per-
sonal respect felt for him in the Senate Will
insure him the cordial cooperation OF the
members toward the smooth TRANSACTION OF
the public business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27
A Bandits Reform.

The bandit said. This life III cease
I'll be different man.
I know a better way to fleece
The rich American.
81 shall not shoot him through the leg,
Nor club him with gun.
Nor SINCE his feet to make him beg
Relief from Washington.
''It Is a shame to treat him so;
He's gentle and he's good;
And of his cash he will let go
Without such measures rude.
Some simple fixtures l will get.
Such as are used in games;
And let him play things called roulette
And other fancy names.
'Ill have his cash without the strife.
These bandits, coarse and rude.
Who say. Your money or your life,
Are very. very crude
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27

Mr. J. P. Morgan has not denied the re-
port that he is going out OF business.
campaign season ought to bring forth argu-
ments that would move the most ardent
promoter of combinations to desist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27

IT. In the confusion. circumstances should
so shape themselves as to bring him up as
a possibility for the vice presidential NOM
nation. Judge Parker will probably be per-
suaded to say something.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27

There is some scientific curiosity as to the
people who live at the south pole. 1t is GER
tain that they can not he very progressive
or they would long since have sent out ex-
petitions to discover their northern neigh
bnr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27

The number of uninstructed delegates
who are going to st. Louis is enough to
make almost any prominent democrat pause
before committing himself to the support
of another man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27

ST. Louis will be remembered for its
achievement until Washington gives one OF
its customary grand celebrations the early
mart of next March.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27

Mr.. Roosevelt's assurances leave no doubt
that he thinks as much Of Mr.. Knox now as
he ever did: and that Is saying a great
deal for SO close an association over SO ex-
tended a period
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27

If Mr.. Cannon is going to Europe IN
search of rest and quiet, Mr.. Charles
Schwab would advise him to keep away
from Monte Carlo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27

As usual, each party will claim credit for
so much achievement in the past and gooo
intention for the future that the voter VIII
feel obliged to go beyond superficial repre-
sentations in making decision.
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SHOOTING STARS.
A Harsh Critic.

-"Do you think that Bacon put cipher
into the Shakespearean plays?'
NO" answered Mr.. Stormington Barnes.
But there Is no doubt that lot Of ciphers
have managed to work into the productions
OF them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27

Sometime ago there were people VINO
thought the idea OF a presidential cam
paign with no mention of Miles or Dewey
would be preposterous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27

The conspicuousness with which Raisui
was mentioned at The republican convention
was enough to make any man hold up MS
head and become ambitious to be power
in politics,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27

DE man dat kin tell you all about what
ought to be done to make de world better.
said Uncle Eben "is gineraIly satisfied to
keep settin' around tellin. Std o hustlin'
aroun' an helpin' some
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Thrift.
From the chicago Record. Herald.

When Russell Sage travels he always
takes the last seat in the car. so that the
conductor viii be compelled to let him save
the interest on his money longer than any
of the rest of the passengers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27

There is no satisfa ction 10 be derived by
any one from the fact that New York has
eclipsed Chicago in wholesale disaster.
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They Know Him.

From the indianapolis News.
Mr.. Bryan has talked so much in the in
term that he cannot surprise the conven-
ton this time.
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The "Vitchski" Language.
Upon Siberian borders
Stood a Russian Ill at ease
He said: DO l hear orders,
Or did the general sneezeT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27

Mr. Bryan is disposed to go ahead and in
sist on his own ideas without stopping to
explain what has become OF the populist
party.
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Protecting Citizens.
From the New York Sun.

VIEW
The dispatch of every available vessel In
the governments service would be no ex-
cessive display of vigor. IL needed to en-
phasze the fact that our flag follows and
protects our citizens in any part Of the
world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27

1t Is unreasonable for Russia to expect
much sympathy in its Asiatic reverses from
people residing in Finland or Poland
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Good Crew Needed.

Frem the Boston Herald.
Good life preservers and boats are safe
guards but without competent crew they
lose much of their value.
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An Ambition.

$50" remarked the Sultan OF Morocco.
that bandit wants to run the govern
ment!'
Yes" was the answer. HE says he
tired Of being dishonest. Besides. he thinks
he can make graft pay better than brigand-
age"
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II Parker Should Speak.

From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
Let us hope that when Parker does decide
to talk he will not hurt himself too much
making up for lost time.
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Paternal Appreciation.

Did you ever read the writings OF Mar
Gus Aurelius?'
II looked EN- over once. answered MI
cumrox. But after hearing commence
ment addresses by three of my daughters
it doesn't seem to me that there Is much
left for Marcus to say:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-27

Chicago has tried the bet-less horse race.
but has no hope Of making II popular.
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personal absence. letters so TIE STAB
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ness Department., according TO tenor or
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