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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-05-21
from my fingers and 1 let the whip

from my fingers and l let the whip
fall with a thud into the snow.
"Why, what is the matterW asked
Polly. ut isn't polite to be surprised
when girl gets proposed to. 1t looks
as If you had thought she couldn't"
"Oh, it isn't that" said I. Anybody
could get proposed to by Bobby Pad
dington-and in leap year."
"Pooh!" said Polly, as l stepped into
the sleigh and tucked the robe around
her. Leap year has nothing to do
with it-nor Bobby Paddipgton, either
If a girl has really made up her
mind. Leap year merely gives her a
privilege which a woman can take
whenever she likes. It's like the kiss
under the mistletoe, entirely joke.
You wouldn't dare kiss any girl under
the mistletoe whom you wou dn't dare
kiss anywhere else. And no girl would
think of asking man to marry her on
leap year, or at any other time-that
Is, no girl with a particle of common
sense or >delicacy."
"Or womanliness," I declared.
"Or knowledge Of men," said Polly.
"Or breeding
"Or experience"
II WONDER" said I, IF any woman
ever did use that leap-year privilege"
Never" said Polly, 'since she has
had the every year privilege Of max
Ing a man propose to her. 1t would
have been so very unnecessary. Any
woman who uses little tact and sets
out to can get a proposal. The differ
ence between proposing herself and
making a man propose to her Is the
difference between using a whip and
spur. You don't have to whip horse
that is. horse worth having-do
YOU? But you do often have to spur
him when you come to jump. A man
Is like horse; he hates whip, but he
minds spur"
"Oh. I see," said l, chuckling to
Marc Antony until the sleigh sped oveI
the frozen road: "a proposal Is IKE
hedge. A fellow wants to get over It
hit he is afraid of what Is on the
other side. He may land in a tangle-
or he may get cold water dousing.
cor he fancies there might be ditch
somewhere"
"Or a trap" suggested gently.
EXACTLY" said Polly, land that Ii
whv it needs little mental sugges
tjon from the girl to spur him on. Il
abe attempts to drive him with WhlL
he balks. But mental suggestion
"That isn't anything hke-hypno
hsm-is 1t, Polly"
/ "Well- nttle," Acknowledges
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WHEN MAN PROPOSES,
&S4$6%&SGSGN$e

~ o l look perfectly calm" In
W Quired Polly, climbing into the
wrong side Of the sleigh and
trying to tuck the laprobe around the
dashboard. Because" she went on,
beginning to take off her gloves, and
then. as she re-collected herself, nerv-
ously drawing them on again, Though
you might not suspect it, Ina little
excited. I've just finished getting pro-
posed to-"
l gave the check rein a violent Jerk
that must have insulted a horse like
Marc Antony.
II wouldn't even ask who" I
bgan.
"Oh, you needn't" said Polly. 1T
was only Bobby Paddington."
1 started. The check rein slipped
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-05-21
A Philosopher in Jeans.

"I met Brother Brown this mornin',
an axed him how he wuz a-feelin'-
an what do you reckon he said2"
"You tell it."
"He says, says he: Outside O The
rheumatism, an the chills an fever,
an a touch O. the pneumony, an a
risin' on the back O. my head, I'm well
an hearty as kim be-praise the
ordp Atlanta Constitution.
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A man is never more glad to see his
wife than upon her return from a
shopping tour during which he remain
ed at home to amuse the baby.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-05-21

Even the predictions of the weather
man who waits come out.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-05-21

Few men can argue about religion
and keep cool.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-15
PLATT SAW PRESIDENT
HELD A POLITICAL CONFERENCE
AT OYSTER BAY TODAY.
Personal Mail is Very Heavy Nova
day1Miners Request Conference
Sometime Next Week.

OYSTER BAY, L. l., July 15.-United
States Senator Thomas C. Plaat Of New
York arrived here today and had con-
ference with President Roosevelt. The
senator came by invitation OF the Presi-
dent who desired to consult hing regarding
the outlook Of political affairs in general.
and in New York state in particular.
A few days ago the President had an ex-
tended conference with Governor Odell,
and vt was with the idea of obtaining the
benefit of the views Of both Of the New
to visit him today.
President Seeking Counsel.
President Roosevelt is seeking the coun-
sci and advice Of republican leaders
throughout the country-of men III whose
political sagacity and wisdom he has con-
fidence. Some Of these men he sees per-
sonally II conference can be arranged
without too great Inconvenience, but with
many he exchanges views by correspond
ence. His personal MAIL aside from purely
official business. is very heavy, and he de-
votes much time to 1t each day.
Accompanied by his secretary, Senator
Platt arrived here by train from New York.
The President had sent to the station one
OF his carriages to convey the senator to
Sycamore HILL No stops were made in
the village. Senator Platt being driven di-
rectly to the Presidents home.
Miners Ask Conference Next Week.
Through Secretary Loeb the President is
In receipt Of telegram from D. J. Davis
OF Wilkesbarre. Pa, one of the officials Of
the United Mine Workers. saying that 1t
will not be possible for the miners COM
mittee to come to Oyster Bay today or to-
morrow, as requested by Secretary Loeb
Yesterday, but that the committee would
come early next week II that time be salts
factory. Mr.. Davis telegram Indicated
that the committee to present the Colorado
petition will be appointed at meeting of
miners to be held next SUNDAY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-15
DOES NOT CONFER CITIZENSHIP,
Marriage of Americans to Chinese or
japanese Women.

According to Secretary Hays interpreta-
uon OF the law, Japanese and Chinese wo-
men who marry citizens OF the United
states do not thereby acquire United
States citizenship. This fact is shown in
the diplomatic correspondence just made
public.
This ruling is of especial Importance at
this time because of the numerous mar
riages between United States soldiers and
other American citizens and native women
In the far east. 1t is held, however, that
children born of such unions acquire the
citizenship Of their fathers at birth Con-
sequently children of oriental mothers II
born of American fathers may be admitted
to the United States ;
Secretary Hay was called upon to inter-
pret the statutes by Ceases in Hankow
where American men married Japanese and
Chinese wives, In replying TO questions
from Mr. Conger, Secretary HAY replied:
As we construe this act it confers the
privilege Of citizenship upon women married
to citizens of the United States II they are
of the class of persons for whose naturali-
zaton acts Of Congress provide. The pre-
vious naturalization act existing at the time
only required that the person applying for
its benefits shall be free white person. :"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-15
THE PLAN OPEN TO HIM
Kuropatkin May Withdraw
Troops to Liao- Yang
TO AW AIT JAPS' Att ACK
KURoKI is ADVANCING THENCE
IN THREE DIVISIONS.
Apparent Intention is to Concentrate
Between Hai-Cheng and Lao
Yang-Chinese Excited.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, July ia cablegram
from Paris says: Gen. Kuroki is ad-
yancing in three divisions upon Lao
Yang. according to a dispatch from
St. Petersburg to the Echo de Paris.
The Russian and Japanese troops came In
contact near Sikhuan and the Russians
were compelled to retire. The japanese
apparently intend to concentrate between
Hai-Cheng and Liao-Yang and cut the
Russian communications.
Gen. Kuropatkin now occupies posi-
ton along the railway from Lao Yang to
Hai-Cheng and Taschichao. In case of ne
cessity he will withdraw his troops from
Taschichao to Hai-Cheng and from there
to Liao-Yang, and then await the attack
of the Japanese.
According to competent observers this
is the only plan open to him. Reports
come from Peking that considerable ex-
citement prevails in China over possible
defeat of KurOpatkin.
At a council of state presided over by
the" dowager empress 1t was decided to
send the best Chinese troops to Mongolia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-15
HEAVIEST MAIL IN ITS HISTORY.
Letters Arrive at Esopus From Almost
EVerV State

ESOPUS, N. Y, July 15-The heaviest
mail in the history Of Rosemount came in
for Judge Parker today, and an enormous
number of letters went out. Almost every
state in the Union was represented in the
mail. The West Shore railroad and it's sta
tion at Esopus now begin to show signs of
the Importance which the railroad COM
pany attaches to the place from a business
point Of view. The tracks have been rebal-
lasted with broken stone for a distance of
several hundred yards, the steel bridge Of
the creek has been overhauled and new
flooring put in and today the concrete foun-
dation for the new station east Of thu
track was begun.
Judge Parker allows nothing unimpor-
tant to interfere with his morning swim,
and bright and early he was in the Hud-
son. The early trip Of the steamer Mary
Powell sometimes brings her past the
Rosemount wharf just as he is taking his
SWIM and the passengers try to see the
candidate at his diving, in which he is an
expert, but he always retires to the boat
house until the steamer is gone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-15
SECRETARY HAY coMPL1MENrED
Grand Cross Of the Legion Of Homo,
Conferred by France.

The Secretary of State has received noti-
fication from the French embassy that on
the occasion OF the French national festival
yesterday the government of the republic
conferred upon him the dignity Of Grand
Cross Of the Legion Of Honor, in recogni-
ton OF the services rendered during the
last six years by the United States De-
partment Of State toward the maintenance
Of the peace Of the world. The Secretary
OF State, who has hitherto declined all
propositions Of this nature, felt that he
could not refuse so signal an honor from
the great European republic, considering
the motive which prompted it. He there
upon sent to the French embassy a note
expressing his grateful appreciation of the
offer which he accepted, subject to the ap-
proval of Congress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-15
MINISTER PowELL's WARNING
It Was Enough for the President Of
San Domingo.

An incident in connection with the re-
cent disturbed conditions in the Dominican
republic and the firm stand taken by Minis
ter Powell Is shown by the current volume
OF Foreign Relations, advance sheets Of
which are now appearing. Mr.. Powell had
asked the president Of San Domingo to
rescind an order which prevented q mer-
chant vessel from landing her cargo at
certain places, and upon receiving q reply
from the president that he could not do
80, the minister said:
Then, your excellency. there IL but one
course open to you to take. I shall direct
the captain to proceed to those places to
land this cargo and you will either have
70 SINK her or capture her, and when you
DO SO you will accept all future RESPONSE
bility for your action
The warning was sufficient and the vessel
was allowed to discharge her cargo with
out the least Interference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-15
RACING YACHTS DAMAGED.
American and German Schooners Col
ided at Pier at Dover.

DOVER, England, July 15.-The Ameri-
can schooner yacht Ingomar (owned by
Morton F.. Plant of New York; and the
schooner yacht Navahoe (the property Of
George W. Watjens of Germany, formerly
owned by Royal Phelps Carroll of New
York; were in collision this morning off
the admiralty pier shortly after their start
in the race for yachts of over a hundred
tons. Both vessels suffered considerably.
The Ingomar, which fouled the German
yawl, had her bowsprit and fore rigging
carried away, while the Navahoe's main
sail was split and her steering gear was
damaged. Both yachts were obliged to
abandon the race.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-15
MAY HAVE TO BORROW.
Another 100000 Installment Due
From the Exposition Company.

Another installment of $50 O8o from the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company
on account of the loan from the United
States government is due at the close of
business today. 1t is expected that the full
amount will be deposited with the assistant
United States treasurer at ST., Louis tomor-
row or Monday.
1t Is understood the receipts have not
been so heavy as was expected. and 1t is
considered likely that the exposition man
agement will be compelled to borrow $780,
600 to make up the amount due the gov
ernment. This, 1t is held, can be easily
done and the amount paid back to the
bank out of the large receipts that are ex-
pected to result from the cool weather Of
September and October when the fair will
crowds of people are expected to attend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-15
NO CEREMONY AT CLARENs
Telegrams of Coincidence Over Kruger
Death From Many Countries

NLAhtNS. switzerland. July 15-Tele-
grams of coincidence with the relatives y,
Mr.. Kruger continue to arrive at Clarens
from all parts of the world. The former
president of the Orange Free State Mr.
Stein. was among those who sent early
messages.
deputation of the municipal council of
Aontreux called on Mr.. Eloff, Mr. KruRer's 8
son-in-law, today and offered to assist In
the funeral arrangements but Mr.. Flor
announced that there would be no funeral
eeremony at Clarens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-15
DoUBLE-cRossED BULLETS.
Investigations Into Japanese Ammuni-
tion-Large Caliber.

MUKDEN, July 15-The wounds received
by the Russian soldiers belonging to the
eastern army show that part Of the troops
composing Gen. Kurokis army are terri
torial soldiers, armed with a rifle of a diff
ferent pattern from those used by the regu-
lar army. The bullets are enveloped in cop
per. Some bullets of very large caliber have
been found. The Russian soldiers say these
were double-crossed
While the Japanese appear to be turn
ing the Russian left In great numbers
the belief now is that the movement is
purely demonStratiYe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-15
FOUND DEAD IN THE STREET.
Chicago Woman Commits Suicide Over
Domestic Troubles.

CHICAGO, July 15.-Clutching a decree
of divorce, Mrs. Ella Swoboda was found
dead on a sidewalk in South Park avenue
today. A broken vial, which had contain
ed poison, was found in her bag.
The woman was dressed in silk gown OF
fashionable make. A picture hat covered
with plumes lay crushed beneath her head,
and there was diamond ring on her
finger
The police believe the woman killed her
self while insane over domestic troubles.
The decree of divorce was granted Mrs.
Swoboda on the ground of cruelty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-15
Movements of Naval Vessels.

The gunboat Bancroft has arrived al
Guantanamo.
The torpedo boat destroyers Bainbridg4
Chauncey. Dale, Barry and Decatur arrived
at Woosung, China, yesterday.
The cruiser Raleigh has sailed from ChH
foo FOR WoosunG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-15

visit to Fiume, Hungary, only a short dis
tance away in the Adriatic
Although not entirely settled, 1t is moro
than probable that after completing the
visit to Fiume the fleet will proceed to VII
lefranche, the port of Nice. If this move
ment is made 1t will indicate that the U. g..
government has no present intention Of
making naval demonstration in Turkish
waters for the purpose of expediting the
settlement Of certain diplomatic questions
which have been before the Porte for many
months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-15
Spreckels Somewhat Better.

CARLSBAD. July 15.-Rudolph Spreck-
els of San Francisco (not Adolph, as pre-
viously cabled). who is seriously i'll with
appendicitis at the Savoy West End Hotel
here. is somewhat better at present An
immediate operation is apparently unnec-
essary. An operation will be performed
later by Prof. Sonnenbnrg of Berlin Uni
versity, but whether at Carlsbad or in Ber-
lin has not been determined upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-15
West Virginia Doubtful.
To Improve the Plunger.

The Navy Department is informed that
the submarine torpedo boat Plunger left
Newport yesterday under convoy of the
gunboat Peoria for New Suffolk, where the
Plunger is to be put out of commission to
receive certain alterations designed for it's
Improvement for naval purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-15
The Albany Out of Commission

Orders have been issued to put the gum
boat Albany out of commission at the ma
val station, Bremerton, Wash. This vessel
has just returned from long service on the
Asiatic station,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-15
SHIPS WILL 90 TO FIuME.
It is Thought That Vessels Will Then
Sail for Villefranche.

cable message has been received at the
Navy Depal tInent from Rear Admiral Bar
ker, commanding the fleet OF ten United
States warships now assembled at Trieste.
Austria. saying that the feet will leave
that port on the 24th instant for . week,a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-15
Return of Secretary Shaw.

Secretary Shaw of the Treasury. who
has been in New England for several
days, is expected to return to Washing
ton this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-15
JAPS' LOSS 1900.
Russians Drive Japanese Back at Port
Arthur.

MUKDEN. Thursday July IA, delayed in
transmission.-In the fighting at the right
flank OF the line of defenses of Port Arthur
July to July Q. the Russians drove back
the Japanese and occupied the east bank of
the Lunsantan and the heights commanding
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-15
THE STAR BY MAIL.

The Star will be mailed to any ads
dress In the United States or Canads
for IS cents per week. 25 cents for
two weeks or 90 cents per month.
postage prepaid. Payment to be
made INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE
The address may be changed as free
Quently as desired Always give thA
old as well as the new address,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-15
Discredit Report at Peking.

PEKING, July Is, noon-The report that
the Emperor Of China is seriously Ill with
dysentery Is not confirmed here.
The report of the Japanese reverse at
Port Arthur is not confirmed here. 1t is
considered in official circles that 1t Is prob
able heavy fighting has occurred, but the
immense loss of 5000 men reported is re-
garded in all quarters as much exaggerated.
MAccTNn nN pnSSTAN TEFT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-15
FIGHTING IMMINENT.
Japs Entrenched Six Miles Of Tatche-
kiao-Much Skirmishing.

LIAO-YANG July 15.-Fighting Is immi-
nent at Tatchekiao and Hai-Cheng. The
Japanese are entrenched six miles south of
Tatchekiao. Much skirmshing is taking
place. The weather is favorable for the
movement of troops. No rain has fallen for
a whole week. The thermometer has regis
tered as high as fifty degrees centigrade.
1t is rumored that a Japanese column has
appeared on the Mukden road
There are several Japanese Wounded at
Liao-Yang. They are we'll treated and con-
tented Their sole anxiety is caused by the
prospect of wintering at Moscow.
Troops are constantly arriving here.
Russian General Injured.
ST. PETERSBURG, July Is, 4:15 pm
General Rennenkampff was wounded, but
not seriously. in a skirmish near Saimatsza.
A bullet passed through the calf of one of
his legs.
Gen. sakharofr, who reported the wound
ing of Rennekampff. says it occurred July
10, between Lao Yang and Saimatsza, in a
skrmish in which the Japanese were re-
pulsed
The Japanese are still entrenching south
of Tatchekiao. No further advance has
been reported.
The general staff has not yet received
confirmation of the report of the occupa-
ton of Niuchwang by the Japanese.
No news has been received here from Port
Arthur or from the VladivOstok squadron.
The emperor's absence may account for the
dearth of news.
Wonder Over Complaints.
The authorities here unable to com
prehend the Tokyo reports of complaints of
the failure of the Russian government to
send intelligence concerning the japanese
prisoners. Two full reports have already
been forwarded to the Japanese minister at
Berlin through the American embassy here
and their receipt has been acknowledged.
The embassy is convinced that Russia is
doing everything possible to comply with
her agreement and is furnishing reports of
the names and condition of the Japanese
prisoners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-15
KRUaER's LAST RESTING PLACE
Relatives Request Granted by the En-
glish Privy Council.

LONDON, July 1b.-At a meeting of the
privy council today at Buckingham Palace,
at which King Edward presided, the re-
quest of the relatives of the late Mr.. Kru-
ger, former president of the South African
republic, for the interment of his remains
in the Transvaal was considered and it
sired permission had been telegraphed to
Clarens, Switzerland, where Mr.. Kruger
died yesterday, through the British minis
ter at Berne.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-15

Lunsantan Pass. The Japanese losses were
about 1900. Those of the Russians were
inSignificant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-15
Tribute From Associates.

ST. LOUIS, July 15.-Gens. Cronje and
vil1oen today joined In the following signed
tribute:
'Krugers death is mourned by every
Boer here. We feel that his exile and isola-
tion in a strange country in his old age has
FASTENED the end. We recognize in him one
of the greatest characters of South Africa.
He was sadly misunderstood and maligned.
ter, perhaps, undone However, since his
youth he served his country and his people
and became gray In the service of the couu-
try he loved His name and career will he
ilidelible In the history of South Africa. He
followed the dictates of scripture and the
SEpreme Being in his simple way faithfully.
and we are sure that he died at peace with
his Maker.
(Signed) "Gen. p. A. CRONJE.
Gen. BEN. ]. YILJQEN.n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-15
Alexief Disturbs Kuropatkin.

BERLIN, July ia dispatch to the
Lokal Anzieger from Niuchwang, dated
July II, describes the friction between Gen.
Kuropatkn and Viceroy Alexieff, which, in
connection with the correspondents recent
interview with Gen. Kuropatkin, indicates
that the present dispatch was based on in
formation from near the Russian head
quarters.
The correspondent says Viceroy Alexieff
continually disturbs military matters by as
suming kingly airs. He reverses kuropat-
kin's orders, arrogating powers as the en-
perors direct representative.
When troops arrive at Mukden Alexeff
holds inspections and parades, delaying the
soldiers arrival at the front He sends his
own chief of staff twice thrice weekly
to Ta-Tche-Kiao to observe and report
on Gen. Kuropatkins doings.
1t was reported that the officers corps
almost ready to mutiny against the
vlceroy, but desisted, believing 1t to be
impossible to influence the emperor to re-
move AleXieff.
The correspondent believes that the pres
ent state of things will lead to the loss Of
more battles unless Alexieff is recalled,
adding:
His presence is not only useless, but Is
a serious danger to the army"
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