davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13

From the PhiladeIphis Ledger.

We need no scientists to assure us of the
discomforts of dust or even to suggest D.
remedy. In this instance the remedy is
well understood by every housekeeper who
Is accustomed to sprinkle a floor before
sweeping 1t. 1t Is well understood also by
those who draw up specifications for clean
ing the streets, which invariably provide
that the sprinkler shall precede the sweep
er. We have theoretical knowledge In
abundance. What Is needed Is 1t practical
application.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13

The car is said to be so much grieved by
the Russian reverses that he is thinking of
abandoning his despotic authority and CIV
ing his country a constitution The Japa-
nese would be justified in regarding such a
step as a fine tribute to their prowess as
promoters of civilization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13
A Gun Factory in Lhasa.
From the New York Sun.

rom Tue VIEW 1OfK sun.
With something like establishment we
read that the unwarlike Tfbetans have
started an arms factory at Lhasa and are
turning out rifles which. though of rough
workmanship, are effective up to LOCO
yards. 1t is to be feared that the lesson
the British have taught the Tibetans, and
which they have so quickly learned. Is
going to prove their undoing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13

The republic Of Panama feels privileged
to hold up it's head among the South
American governments that were estab-
lished months, or even years, earlier.
Though not geographically large, it starts
in business on cash basis and with as
sured prospects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13

There is thus far in the reports from the
seat of war no ground for the superstition
that General Kuropatkin will later swallow
General Kuroki alive because the Russian
commanders name contains all the letters
of that of the Jap, and a few to spare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13

Mr.. Rockefeller continues to make large
gifts just as II Mr.. Lawson were not camp
ing on the trail of the Standard OIL Com
pany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13
A Sympathetic Nature.

young man." said the employer sternly,
you misinformed me when you said yes
terday that you wanted to get away to go
to a funeral!'
well" answered the youth who had seen
the home club defeated, ut wasn't exactly
funeral. But it was almost as sad"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13

There Is great mutual obligation be-
tween Mr.. Debs and the socialist party.
Without Debs there would be no socialist
party and without the socialist party there
would be no Debs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13

People who assume that this city is in
ciined to persuade Congress to extravagant
expenditures are requested to note the
recommendations of the District democrats
In behalf of economy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13
SHOOTING STARS.
His Policy.

II have never known you to admit that
you were in the wrong"
mo- answered Senator Sorghum. in
my line of business 1 consider it foolish TO
make mistake and twice az foolish to own
up to it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13

One beauty about printing a speech In
the Record instead Of delivering it is that
there is no danger of its leading to imme-
date personal encounters in the Capitol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13
Would Be Too Sudden.
he Indianapolis Journal.

From the indianapolis Journal.
Carnegie refuses to back national the
alter. He wants to die poor. but he wants
the process Of getting that way to be
gradual
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13
Expansion.

$50 you have quit selling gold bricks and
conducting bunco games" said the old-time
pal.
Yes" answered Mr.. Come. sit is fool
ish to run around the streets picking up
thousand here or there. The thing to do
now Is to open an office and have people
send you the money by mall"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13

Captain Hobson is described as condoling
with the public because he was not elected
to Congress 1t is about time to quit max
ing fun of this young man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13
The Conclusion.

What conclusion did your literary and
debating society meet last night?"
"Oh." answered Miss Cayenne, "the con-
clusion was as usual, chicken salad, ice
cream. and God night; had a perfectly
lovely time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13

Russia somehow does not look nearly as
large on the battlefield as it does on the
map.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13

After looking over Great Britain's schemes
OF civilization applied to Asia, the Thibe-
tans have concluded that they do not want
any of IT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13

The interest that attaches to I.iliuokalani
may yet tempt Aguinaldo to come over and
enjoy little renewed notoriety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13

Possibly If Judge Parker fails to get the
nomination he will say a few things and
say them hard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13

Some of the visiting ball clubs go after
runs as If they had never heard Of such a
thing as senatorial courtesy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13

Mr.. Bryan made one great speech, but. in
the opinion of many Of his brethren. made
a mistake in trying to take too many en-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13
Bakers Strike a Beneat.
From the Galveston Daily News.

From the GaIvest0n Daily News.
1t would not be q bad thing IL the bakers
OF Chicago and of other cities should strike
until few more OF the housewives are
forced to learn to make bread.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13
Hard on Calamitists.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
There are signs that this is going to be
bad political season for dervishes OF
calamity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13
No Denials.

From the Louisville Courier Journal
At any rate. Judge Parker has not yet
had to blame II on the reporter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13
The Small Bows Peril

Now father and mother quite earnestly try
The future to face with a confident eye;
Yet they tremble to know
That the fac'tries now go
To work making stuff for the Fourth OF
July.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13

Mr.. Bryan is declared to be a populist,
which invites curiosity as to what has be-
come of all the other populists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13
Kuropatkin's Need.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
Kuropatkin is to have 300 600 more men
But what he seems to need most is room
In which to fall back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13
So Was Jerry simpson.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Representative Williams says Judge Par
ker Is q Fundamental democrat" Yes.
but SO was Jerry Simpson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13

Russians do not commit hara-kiri. Mel
Their do they blow up their own battle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-13
Wateri

From the New York World.
On Wall street yesterday they sold Steel
common, not by the block but by the
gallon"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-07

present the AMERICAN smnassles ana L.
cations were distinctly social centers in
most capitals. sEa this prestige has been
enhanced with :a~ ~natioE's growing i'm
p%ortance in the sv.c OF her neighbour
SUDDENLY PLUNGED INTO
MANY RESPONSIBILITIES.
That American women should be able
to so favorably compare in their dispense
ton Of hospitalitjes WITH the wives and
daughters of the leading foreign diplo-
mats seems all TIE more remarkable when
II Is remembered that Miss Columbia's
daughters are, as a rule, plunged into TIE
responsibilities Of such positions suddenly
and with III Re or no opportunity for prep
a~ration, whereas the ladies OF foreign dip
lomatic households invariably come to
positions of prominence in this social
realm only after years Of training in the
school Of practical experience
Our republican system Of flling appoint
i've Offices Is largely responsible for this.
Our Government has Of late years mani
tested a disposition to promote its diplo-
mats for meritorious service, and thus the
wives of some American diplomats have
recently enjoyed the privilege Of fitting
from capital to capital-a joy heretofore
largely to foreigners.
For instance, Mrs. Tower. who presides
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-07
SOCIAL ETIQUETTE UP TO DATE 5 5sEl hsa OF

10 to 1 o'clock. but don't make the un.
p~ardonable mistake OF paying Q morning
call except upon most intimate friendk
OF. course, II q woman has . reception
day, you must try to call on that day.
No one need receive visitors on any other
day, when not at home" Is quite allow
able.
Never seek to prove the truth or falsSty
Of his statement.
You will often escape q bad quarter OF
IN hour yourself by this convenient de-
vice OF society. and you should DO al
ready to accept such an excuse without
question as you may be ready to make II
on occasions.
STUDY SMALLEST DETAILS
The young woman who desires to steer
her craft successfully through he social
seas makes a study Of the mlnutest de-
tails of polite and ceremonious a
'lsabelIa's engagement Is Just an
nounced.'' she says to herself; then I
must call at once, although / am not In
her debt, and when she returns from her
wedding journey 1 must call again"
Isabella returns her calls soon, and In
tho order in which they were made. II
she Is 80 rude as not to acQuit herself of
these debts. she deserves social forget
fulness.
ITO be socially forgotten" some one
soyo "euiu DS DllSB IOE awhile.
Perhaps she thinks so. but calls, upon
which the social foundation 10 built, al
though they have their drawback, vast
ing much time and necessitatinG much
small talk, are q better institution hhn
Is generally supposed.
A fine law OF compensation prevails, and
II you strike a proft-and-loss account Of
the calls hat you pay in a year, you will
probably find a large balance On the profit
side.
Two women frequently will ind It con-
venient to make calls together. The num-
Der of callers in town should ordinarily
be kept down to two persons, whereas in
the country an entire family may call at
once without indiscretion.
Into the drawing-room OF a house be-
longing to another person, callers will take
care that through their agency, or In their
company. neither children nor dogs-the
Is not the most desirable in the
world. but 1t is inevitable-shou!d be suf-
fered to intrude.
After all. 1t is more upon the observance
of the minor morals that the social har-
mony depends than upon the hard and
fast rules which are laid down in books Of
etiquette. For example:
WHEN TO RETURN CALLS.
The first calls must be returned within
fortnight.
That stranger accepting hospitality must
call within a week.
That the day after a dance a card must
be left. and after a dinner a call must be
paid within three days.
one of the social don'tS is. don't intro
luce two callers to each other. unless there
IS a special reason for doing so.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-07

There is a striking absence Of indiscrim-
inately dispersed Creole smiles. Byronic
ties and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. atmos-
phere. Instead there Is a bevy OF very
charming girls. in long aprons. some OF
them, and others in tailored gowns.
There Is a decided absence Of languor-
they have something to live for. these
young aspirants for fame.
One girl Is at tho plano n another.
with adian face. Is standing near her,
singing.
A third is bending over a chahng dish
serving an indigestible rarebit. Oh, yes.
they have their follies. these good Be-
bemians."
The visitor to Miss McColrs studio is
likely to pause on his way out Of the
building to peep into Mrs. X. E. Cherry's
studio.
Here he Will be likely to nnd . class of
aspiring young women doing china paint
inS or water colors.
Every nook and corner Of the two tiny
rooms is crammed with some bit OF ex-
quisitely painted china or hung with a
water color.
FRENCH PORTRAIT PAINTER.
Another attractive studio In this build
ing is that Of 8. B. Erganian. q French
portrait painter and marine artist, who
has recently located in st. Louis. Mr..
Erganian's pictures have caused much ia
vorable during his short stay
here.
The artist himself presents q most pIc-
tureSque appearance.
One ~instinctively imagines that he has
been suddenly transplanted from the Latin
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-07

49, 49, o 1850 SR-sA-l -
.,htv 80. n NAV .ec.aoc.llv b. rae.
,oo.sd "a ,m .,a -. mo-. 4hr,r.b ~.
operation Of srefa tr,inins. ay carr.
fully studying thess sssncau We may
sometimes succeed In p~roIouxinR life II
the limit natural to The human species.
Some Of the most long-nvsd persons
have led in1udicous ltvsa. and great Ion.
gsvfty occurs oocasonaly under the mose
different circumstances After having
carefully entered into the records Of more
thai one hundred cases Of very long-lived
persons I have reason to say b by far
the majority Of them were temperate, wers
small meat eaters, lived much In the open
air and led an active life. Many of them
lived q life Of toll With Great restrictions
a. to food and eomforts, while most OF
them were early risers and q great num-
Der Of them had q Joyful disposition and
performed their WORK chserfully. Only q
few were intemps0to O. IDLE and laxy
persons.
Death from old ae~ IN ean~A nv . kfnA
of atrophv of thu t1s~,~ ana orvan. ~c~
nectas nth fb> .h.,,. - ~. 49, -
~.
...,,-- een'
..,rHy go O.sen We
~ "~' onoeasos
.eo A tne oioo1
Z. 49,
- ,,.. NN..Z
-
-
~ oeA 49,. pse"' oAtS
cay Ano TO Aep sne 0euAAeotJ system ~
a neeitny onoluon We ma mat the mosS4
eineac'ous are 3iven by mo oiuerens
iorIns or EXERCISE
waking Is tho most natural form OF a.
efcise. Inc action OF the heart and the
Dreaming arc accelerated thereby and
more Diood Ii passed Into the blood ves-
seis, which arc obliged to contract more
frequently and carry 1t with greater en-
ergy to tho different organs and tissues.
AT the Same time the number and depth OF
arc increased more oxygen II
'"Aon up ana more caroonlc acio - given
.e ""iAhns. however. ooes not only aex
.uy on mo nea.', OUT " the acuon
AZ nuSS u ohe 'eEs more oiooo u
sttsc'eo 70 tnem ano all anerent vessels
si,aH rS ~" %nau eAiiy away mors
r-.,. ~. -. ANASH
- 49, 80 80
.~H" anu io'ee"
-
ih1 "IEAnEND HOLIDAY
1t Is OF great use for those who arc stin
In fair vtgor to take regularly. once .
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-07
BIZ MARGARET Won sruYPEN

h~
WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
When Nine. de Stael visited Weimel
avowedly purposing the Intellectual cap
ture of the literary lions Of the day
Goethe n Schiller-she mad one fatal
~mistake-she stayed too long.
Goethe wrote to Schiller: Nine. dc
stael is a bright person, but she ough,
to know when 1t is time to 60"
The art Of l~eaving-for art 1t isis less
understood by women than by men. When
a man has said what he has to say and
listened to what there is to hear, he
takes his hat. saws Good afternoon" and
is out of your presence.
In striking contrast with this neat and
skillful method of cutting short the part
ing word OF a call is the too common so
cial practice of visitors who, beginning to
leave, seem temporarily to abandon their
purpose. and then linger az though IL were
a kind Of compliment to the visited party
to appear loath to part.
Who does not dread the visitor. who
starts. then thinks Of something else to
say. rises. and then thinks OF another
subject OF conversations; nearly reaches
the door. and. holding 1t open. Is aroused
to a degree Of mental brilIiancy that
threatens her health n that Of her host
ess % long detention OF o in a cold
draught while she discourses?
1t is a tremendous tax on the patience
ana pOflhfeSS OF the LSIeNeT, WHO NdinIy
strivez. by asserting instantly to every
proposition. TO end the interview.
AVOID LINGERING GOoDBYe.
Don't stay to long. and don't finger over
your farewells.
One would think she had been built
in M parlor. and was waiting to be
launched n woman was overheard say
Ing TO her daughter. concerning a long
wiDT0.f rJ.est
Fifteen or twenty minutes, at tho most,
Is the proper length for a ceremonious
call.
IN Japan a guest can never make the
mistake Of o~utstaying her welcome, for.
according to the Japanese social code,
the hostess gives the signal for the guests
departure. and 1t is considered as rude
for her TO go before she Is politely dis
missed.
\ fashionable call may be made at any
ei7looa.
The ceremonious time. par excellence.
Is from 3 to 4 O'Clock. when the stately
and disnifed leaders of society call unon
Ola Fncther. From 4 to 5 o'clock Mira
Dlcdrieh knickerhocker pays her less GER
or friendly calls. and from 5 to
8 she looks in upon her intimate friends
and relatives.
BY 6 o'clock calls must end for the day
no Cinderella could he more prompt In
regard to this point than the society lead
or who has made a study OF the social
Morning calls are made any time from
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-07

WRITTEN FOX THE rUNuA
There has lately been a pretty general
observance Of moving day on the part
O: Uncle Sans representatives abroad.
Among the agents of this Government
who ave lately taken possession of new
habifatinns are the Ambassadors to Great
Britain, Germany and Russia and the
Minister to Turkey.
Al every housewife knows. the transfer
Of . Twentieth Century domestic estab-
l!shment Is no small chore under the best
OF circumstances.
Therefore. Miss Columbia's daughters
who have successfully met the ordeal in
the capitals of the Old World. where
many American co%nveniences are missing.
and where the supposedly perfect servant
system holds ANY unpleasant surprises.
are perhaps deserving of a special meas
ure Of credit.
However. the ease and rapidity with
which the mistresses of Uncle Sans dip
lomatic households In London. Berlin,
Consfantinople and st. Petersburg haye
settled themselves in new homes - by no
means the first exhibition which has been
given Of the resourcefulness which a Yam
kee helpmate can bring to the most exact
ing OF social positions in international Of
cia1dom.
Even before the United States became 30
prominent a world Power Is she IL At
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-07
HOW TO PR0L0NG LIFE: By ST WEBER, ssz@. an
Eminent Authority Gives Definite Roles Governing
Food and Exercise That Will Add
to a Mans Years.

WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
Sir Hermann Weber. NJ. D.. +. r. c. P,
the distinguished English medical author
ity. in a recent lecture before the Royal
College of Physicians and Surgeons made
the somewhat startling announcement that
the age Of 100 years might be attained by
most people.
He proceeded to lay down many definite
rules covering the food and exercise to be
taken to accomplish this end. Coming
from an authority SO highly esteemed. the
advice cannot be taken too seriously. In
discussing the problem Doctor Weber said:
The subject OF the p~rolo,sgation of life
is a very large one. especially IL considered
with regard to the whole population from
infancy onward. The diminution Of in
FAINT mortality n the Improvement Of
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-07
MARION MARTlNEAU'S Answers
I0 To Correspondents.

Miss T.: I have used your blackhead
treatment with great success.
My skin is now as free from this BEN.
ish as It was when I was . child of 3.
1t Is a pity that more persons do not
know Of 1t. A great many are disfgured
by this awful facial blot.
B. c. W.: took the deep furrow out Of
my forehead with the wrinkle cream, the
recipe for which you kindly sent me.
Miss K: What is good for nettls rasht
l should say that. as . rule, nettls rasA
could be cured by Diet. =.
Perhaps I an not correctly tnfbrmeAs
upon this subject Very often q rssh r
produced by the eating Of shel hsh, OF.
ers cannot eat lobster. stiIl others -.
not a & A few ann eat c~slsry.
Mrs. OIL have partially succeeded Win
your formula for the removal Of sunsr.
duous hair. Shall I keep onf
Yes. keep on You know ths Cd sAv1on.
II ct nrst you don't succeed n: -
again. -
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-07

the hysienic conditions Of towns and
houses have raised and Will continue to
raise the average duration of life. Hero
is n wide field OF usefulness. and one Of
the most important sections Of It will be
the combat with tho various forms Of
pathogenic microbes. in which men have
rendered immortal services to humanity.
And. besides. the physical education Of the
entire population. which ought to COM
mence in the nursery and ought to be in
sisted pom at all schools. public and pr.
vate. will not only contribute to the
prolongation OF life but improve the whole
race. Our grandchildren ought not to
hear any more OF the deterioration in the
soldiers, the professions or trades.
MAY BE PROLONGED,
We are therefore justified Ia asyurs1us
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-07

WRITTEN FoR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC
Someone has defined Bohemia as the
land where the luxuries are necessities
and the necessities are often luxuries.'
Someone else with a passion for defni-
tons once remarked hat Bohemia Is the
land where the sorrows of the morning
are forgotten in the Joys OF the night"
Tho former is the general definition
that is, 1t Is generally true-and the lat
ter depends upon the Bohemians. In ST.
Louis there are Bohemians n b.
hemians.
To the mind Of tho average layman
Bohemia Is an indefinable portion Of a
large city. innocent of geographic bound
aries and enveloped in hazy mists Of
cigarette smoke. thicIsly permeated with
Browningism. philosophy and art.
Its inhabitants are unappreciated geni-
uses. who paint beautiful pictures which
nobody Buys and write wonderful books
that never are printed. live on turnips
and art. wear Byronic ties with ragged
edges. smoke always. drink champagne
and know no law. There are women too,
In this Bohemia of the layman's imagina-
ton. but they are even less clearly de-
fined.
They are always Of the Creole type Of
beauty, languid and fascinating.
How much does all his resemble st.
Louis Bohemianism?
ABOUT as nlucn as q politicians 0mi
resemble his deeds. There may be Bo-
hemians OF this ~type-there probably are
but the casual visitor to the haunts of
the artists and musicians Of st Louis
will not have to make his way through
phiiosophy-laden clouds OF cigarette
smoke.
Suppose he drops into tho Fidelity build
Ing. for instance. at Grand and Franklin
avenues. a f~avorite location for artists
studios. say at about 4 o'clock in the
afternoon. On the second floor is the stu
do of Miss Mary McColl. one of the best
known st. Louis portrait painters.
The visitors first sweeping glance re-
veals two attractive rooms, simply fur
nished, but with a suggestion of the own
er's taste In everything, from the largest
rug on the polished floor to the tiniest
bit of bric-a-brac.
HER INTERESTING PICTURES.
There are pictures neutrality-suspicious.
largely and rustic scenes. Miss McCoIl
herself, In = long-sleeved apron reaching
to h floor. IL At her canvas. wholly alb |
sorbed.
Another muchly-eproned young woman |
10 at work with pufang. sizzling apparatus |
at the center of a table piled with ex-
quisitely wrought woodwork.
There IL q. sound of music and merri- |
ment.
The visitor steps to the archway lead |
ing into the farther room and stops in |
amaEement. Here at last are the much |
habitues Of the studio. '