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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30

reasons for Rojestvensky's weakness IN
battle. Russian officers who have reached
Vladivostok declare that the orders 10 the
vessels were badly executed. The officers
did their duty, but the men. being unframed
in seamanship and unused TO fighting con-
ditions. became maddened by the accuracy
of the japanese fire and leaped into the
sea- rendering 1t impossible to work the
guns or ships. This bears out the suspi-
cions already aroused by a dispatch limiting
at a mutiny on board of one of the war
ships before the Korea strait was reached.
1t IS quite in line with expectations based
upon the knowledge that the ships of the
Baltic sea fleet were manned by the scour-
Ings of the Russian sea ports and even by
conscripts from the interior.
The escape of Rojestvensky and four OF
his larger vessels to vladivostok does not
mean that Russia can continue the war on
naval basis. If those ships are un-
harmed. which Is not assured. he will have
at best only eight large craft. including
the four ships OF what is known as the
Vladivostok squadron. Such a force could
do absolutely nothing against the Japanese
fleet, especially In view of the demonstra-
ton just given in such remarkable terms OF
the ability OF the Japanese to defeat fleet
larger than their own by virtue of superior
quality and more intelligent strategy. AS
suredy, the war is at end on sea. And
today. from all parts of the world, arises
the cry for peace, the demand OF virtually
every civilized nation that the car cease
his futile efforts to restore the Russian
prestige and take the first steps for an ad-
iustment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30
The Russian Disaster.

Today's reports from the far east ada
but little to the details of the manner I'm
which the Russian fleet was so extraor-
dinarily overwhelmed by Togo last Sat
urday and Sunday. The extent OF the
Russian disaster, however, has grown In
magnitude with the later dispatches The
flagship Kniaz Suavaroff was sunk in the
Asht ana vice Admiral Rojestvensky was
wounded He was taken on board a tor
pedo boat destroyer. which, according to
st Petersburg advtces, has reached Viad
ivostok with the commander in n sarions
condition With the DESTROYER also
reached that port four of the larger yes
sells or the defeated fleet, presumably tvo
bdttleships and two protected cruisers
According TO the tally of Russian losses
two cruisers are yet To be accounted for
II in fact RUJestvensky carried with him
into the Korea strait all the vessels ac-
credited TO his force in those waters II
may be. OF course. that the two cruisers
yet 20 be located went outside of Japan
with the slower craft, po siSly as con-
sorts.
The fun score of the Japanese losses is
yet 10 be reported, the reason for the
delay doubtless being that Admiral Togo
has been busily engaged since the first
encounter in pursuing the fleeing foe, and
has had mo time to round up his vessels
and count the damage. But II is fairly
we'll assured that the Japanese come out
OF the battle actually stronger in ships
than when they went IN, assuming, as the
dispatches now warrant. that the cap
tured ships are in condition for service,
perhaps after minor repairs. and that IN
number aud character they offset the
Japanese ships that were sunk. From all
accounts now available the chief Jana
nese losses were in torpedo boat destroy
ers. which are, comparatively speaking
easily replaced.
A St Petersburg dispatch received today
tends to confirm the western view OF the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30
A Philadelphia Dream.
From the New York Sun

From the New York Sun.
A trust that should own a city, and that
the third city the American continent!
This was, and perhaps is still. the plan Of
the Philadelphia interests which have re-
ceived their first setback from the people
under the guidance of Mayor John Weaver.
The municipality was to be forced into
bankruptcy and then, when its credit was
gone and IT could not raise the money to
meet its obligations or carry on it's public
works. a giant corporation was to relieve"
It, receiving in return for Assistance" all
the public utilities in fee simple gigan-
tic enterprise. and 1t was almost success
full. Only a sudden. wholly unexpected
whirlwind outburst of public condemna-
ton prevented the completion of one of
the important steps in the design. Threats
Of violence. the employment of boycotts,
social ostracism-such were the extreme
weapons found necessary by the citizens
of Philadelphia when at last they awoke
to the danger that menaced them and
their city. Nor Is 1t probable that they
are out of the woods even now. The men
capable of planning a project of the size
of a trust-owned city are. not likely to
be beaten into innocuous desuetude by q
single defeat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30
Pretense.

Pretense is one of the fashions of the
time. Pretense is becoming so perfected
ana so general that if a person should put
on all pretense he would run the risk of
being charged with affectation
Next to having. the best thing NOWADAYS
Is seeming TO have. There is really some
foundation in reason for this kind of pre-
tense since 1t has become the fashion of
the world to measure mans success in
life by the dollars he has made
Here Is cable message which tells of a.
new phase of pretense:
PARASITIC existence of new and
curious business in Paris has just trans
pred This is the hiring out of wedding
presents 10 brides, so that they may inn
press their friends and their acquaintances
with the number and value of their gifts
JeWeIfy, lace. rurs. etc, are lent out for a
consideration, and after they have served
their purpose and been duly chronicled in
the newspapers they are returned to the
owners. II appears that a well-known Paris
Jeweler does large business of this ma
ture."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30

nual rental Governor Roosevelt insisted
that the legislature of New York read5ust
the basis of assessment so that the value
of the franchise to the holder be construed
as an asset. He urged that this franchise
was vitality necessary part OF the bust
ness, as essential as the power house and
the land upon which the power house was
built, the cars, the mains. the conduits
the wires and the other paraphernalia or
the equipment. The franchise holder Sc
cured 1t for the purpose OF making
money out of the public necessities. The
fact that the public needs were con-
served by such services, he argued, was
Offset by the fact that the public gave Its
spaces and rights to this end. His view
Of the equity of the case was that the
franchise holder should pay for the in
tangible rights just as the public paid FOR
the service rendered 1t.
All the courts have now upheld the
governors contentious, and the state or
New York Is in a position to proceed with
the collection Of the franchise taxes long
due. being held back on the chance of the
highest court decision favoring the fran
chise holders. In New York city alone
these arrears Of taxes aggregate some
S24.0o0.000. interest and principal. There
may be further contention before pay
ment is made, and there may. indeed. be
some compromising as to the amount
finally paid in, but the great victory for
the people lies in the fact that at last the
principle Is firmly established by the
highest court that the intangible franchises
of the semi-public corporations absolutely
essential to their business, are assessable
equally with the tangible properties. and
that. therefore, the burden of taxation may
be approximately equalized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30
The Rose of Remem branca.

1 bloom for all. says the fragrant rose;
I bloom for the grave and gray.
I bloom for the loved one In repose.
I bloom for the young and gay.
On one and al does my blessing rest
In this fieeting life of mine;
On the north and the south and the east
and west
Like message of love divine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30
Something Still Lacking,
From the Savannah News.


Luther Burbank. the plant wizard of
southern California. has originated a po-
tato plant which grows its tubers above
ground. Now. If he will give us an egg
plant that will grow omelettes or even the
soft-boiled variety or a rhubarb that will
give fruit Of ready made pies. his fame
will be complete.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30
Courageous.

Are the Americans courageous as a
ruler" asked the visitor from abroad.
Il should say So" answered the patriotic
citizen. You should see the way the aver
age American eats sardines and pie at a
picnic"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30
Benefited.

DO you enjoy a holiday"
NO" answered the candid person, "but
I derive benefit from one. After playing
base ball or riding In crowded cars for six
or eight hours ordinary work seems much
plea santer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30

Mr.. Rockefeller thinks well of his son and
his son reciprocates. But some of the
Rockefeller transactions cannot be regarded
merely as family affairs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30
lnconpatible

What would you do if you had a hundred
thousand dollars?'
I'D own a private yacht"
Then you wouldn't have a hundred
thousand dollars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30
SHOOTING STARS.
Clothed in Mystery.

Father said the small boy, what Is a
scientist?'
A scientist. my son. Is a man who tells
you something you always knew in such
long words that you fail to recognize it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30
A One-Sided Game.

This life's game of chance, they say;
The saws more sad than witty.
The public gathers round to play,
The trust controls the kitty"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30

Considering the comment that a treasury
surplus once caused, 1t would seem that
some papers ought to be rather pleased
by a deficit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30
Chicago Traffic.

From the Chicago News.
Strangers in Chicago must get the i'm
preston that it's traffic is being carried on
IN patrol wagons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30

Mayor Weaver possibly realizes that there
are times when voters may WELD more po-
litical influence than any machine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30
They Cant

From the Baltimore American.
Again has Philadelphia proved the truth
of the assertion that the people can do
what they please, If they please to do 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30

The Washington ball club will now see
II II can reap its share of the advantage
that the home team is supposed to enjoy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30
Horses Still Run.

From the Cleveland Leader.
The signs of the times point to a great
season for racing by harness horses the
auto to the contrary Notwithstanding
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30

1t is a little hard for man to have to
neglect his business and serve on the grand
jury in order to investigate the uninter
rupted profits of a meat trust.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30

Mr.. Tom Lawson should not complain of
the abuse he has received. He has had
more than the average luck in getting back
at his traducers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30

When 1t comes to an occasion where press
censorship Is desired the Japanese have
nothing to learn from the Russians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30

Perhaps the meaning of the phrase stand
pat" was never properly explained to Pres
ident Roosevelt by competent authority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30

The preliminary boat-sinking practice in
dulged In by the Russians not of a
character to offer any valuable suggestions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30

Maxim Gorky may be a good mob leader.
but he has not made the stir among the lit
erary critics that was expected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30
American Sanitation.

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat.
1t will soon be as healthy in the Phil
ippines as In Cuba. The American theory
OF sanitation Is the best In the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30
The Cup That Inebriates.
From the Chicago Post.

From the Chicago Post.
]. Pierpont Morgan has paid $S1,375 for
a drinking cup called a btberon. The cup
called bibulous has cost many a man more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30

Some of the defeated Russian officers
might turn the tables and demand an apol-
ogy from the car for asking the impossible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30

Spain will doubtless extend to Russia a
courteous welcome into the has-been class
of naval powers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30
Yacht and Warshipl

From the New York World.
on the Lizard. as OF Korea, the favorite
won.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30

The Russian military hero feels that mon
arches may be quite as ungrateful as re-
publics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30

The Japanese insist on regarding war as
a business that does not need much adver-
tlsement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30
Plays.
From the Boston Herald

One more playhouse for New York city.
The pity of 1T is that they don't find bet
ter plays to produce In them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30
The Palais Royal, A: l!=nsr
P. R. B. A. Excursion. Thursday. June l.

Employees Excursion Thursday June The Charles Maca-
has been chartered and enjoyable trips be made Mar
shall Hail. leaving Washington am, 80 and $50 pm
Friends invited Tickets be had Bureau OF Inorma
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30

OIn order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence, letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the Office, out simply to
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Busi-
ness Departments, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-30

Close today al 1 pm.
Close tomorrow at g pm.
Close Thursday. June /. at pm.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-09-09
Y. L. M. |. A. Convention.

The morning session of the Young
Ladies convention will be held in the
large room of the tabernacle Sunday,
Sept. 10, beginning promptly at 10
O'Clock.
The afternoon session will be
hello in the basement OF the
tabernacle. Every officer, both stake
and local, will be expected to attend
these session and be present ten min
utes before time of beginning.
Members OF the general board will be
in attendance at all meetings Of the
convention and very important sub
jects will be discussed. The Stake
Presidency and Bishopric are invited
to attend. A general conjoint meet
ing will be held in the evening at 1880
to which all are invited.
MARY l.. HENDRICKsON,
MARTHA w. CARLISLE,
LEAH D. WIDTsoE.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-09-09

Judge J. II. Richards, OF Boise Ida.
is In the city in connection with busi-
ness with the Utah Mortgage Loan
Corporation, who Is the Idaho at
torney for the corporation.
Nine head OF harness horses and Two
runners, start from Logan and Ogden
Monday Sept. 18th to attend the race
meeting in Blackfoot and Boise. The
management of the Cache Valley FAR
and Driving association are negotlaO-
ing to have the horses stop of in Lo-
gan and have races on Friday and sat
urday Sept. 18th and 10Th before the
horses leave for the north.
The Idaho Legislature has appro-
priated 1880 fer the construction oil
first class wagon road from Paris TO
Franklin, provided Bear Lake and
Oneida counties together appropri-
ate the same amount making In all
81, 500. Surveyors have layed OIL the
road up Paris canyon and down CUE
river to Franklin 1t is estimated that
81 900 more will be needed to complete
the project. People in the settlements
south from franklin in this county
should understand the Importance OF
this measure TO them. The travel
from the northern part OF Bear Lake
and Star valley, now comes oy the
Mink Creek route and without special
business do not come to Logan. by
the new route most OF this travel
would come direct TO Franklin, and
on to Logan it being but thirty miles
between Paris and Franklin and over
the Mink Creek road it IS over nifty,
The travel down, Logan canyon WOULD
be practically the same, as that chiefly
consists of people living in the SOUTH
ern part of Bear Lake valley. With
out further comment, II is assumed
that the business men OF Cache valley
having in view their own interest,
understand what to do in the premis-
es If called upon to aid in making
up the deficit, it will prove good in
vestment to do it.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-09-09
Local Rumblings.

MAYOR Rublnson's little girl is some
what better.
on Wednesday Peter Frost, OF Ben
son, came to the county metropolis.
Thomas w. Obray, Of Paradise re-
turned from Preston on Thursday.
The residence of John Nebeker Is
being repainted by John Bench. Mr.
Nebeker will remove from Laketown
to Logan in the near future.
Mrs. Raymond Thatcher went to
franklin Wednesday morning and VIII
visit with ner parents, Mr.. and MRS.
w. NJ Webster.
Already boarding places and rooms
are being taken by students. Many
students have come in person TO en-
gage quarters, while application by
letter is frequent.
Pres. Kerr, of the A. &. OF u, and
Pres. LinfUrd, of the b. Y. G. have re-
turned from Portland, where, they
took part in the Educational and IT.
rigation Congresses.
Joseph Jones, special detective Tor
the o. S. l.. r. II. Co., is in the south
ern part of Idaho trying to track up
the burglars, who blew open the COM
pany's safe at Preston. ten days ago.
John Berry, of Benson, has a very
sick child with summer complaint
Later reports states that the little
one died Yesterday. Funeral will be
held today at 10 O'Clock.
Arthur II. Campbell brother TO
coach Campbell of the A. C., was
welded to Mabel G.. Taylor at the
residence of Professor Campbell on
Tuesday night, the Rev, n. f. Clemen'
son officiating.
Three operations were performed by
the Drs. Bulge at the hospital Thurs
day. A Mr.. Coburn, Of Weston, was
operated upon for double hernia, Mr..
Berkeley, of Logan, for a tumor in the
back and Master Eb. Cressell, of the
Second ward, had lump removed
from his wrist.
Services will occur at the Presbyter-
ian Church on Sunday at IL am. and
1880 pm. The Sabbath School meets
at l2:l5, and the meeting for confer
ence and devotion on Wednesday at
1870 pm. followed by the teachers
meeting. These services are all of a
public character and all are well
come TO any or all of them, n. II. Glenn
enson.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-09-09

The second ward choir has kindly
consented to furnish the singing and
music for the Y. M. and l.. |. A. con-
vention next Sunday evening at the
tabernacle. The meeting will COM
mence at 1880. All are invited.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-09-09

Patrolman Christensen is circulat-
ing petition which aims to give
financial aid to Mr.. and Mrs. Knute
Peterson who are under 4 great bur-
den due to the loss of their son,
Moroni, who died recently.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-09-09

Mrs. Reese, of Benson, wife OF
Charles Reese, deceased, was in LO-
gan on Wednesday. The good lady
was much affected when stating that
day was her forty-eighth wedding an
niversary.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-09-09
Want Column

Chickens wanted, Smurthwalte
Center street. VIC
ICE! ICEM ICEm! Good pure ice in
any quantity at Isaac Smiths, Logan.
Wanted A buyer for a ! room frame
dwelling, 5xlS rods, a DIES irable loca-
ton. Don't fail to see me If you are
looking for home. 22S S. lst East st.
Jos. Newbold has removed to his
new store near court house. Call on
him for clothing, shoes, and gents
furnishings Always the best and
cheapest in town. VIC
Machinery We repair any and all
kinds of machinery. Satisfaction
guaranteed 1873 w. It'd South. Lun-
dahl & Son, VIC
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-09-09

The funeral services over the re-
mains of little Carol Farr, were held
in the Sixth ward meeting house last
Thursday. Fl. A. Peterson, Moses
Thatcher, G. Thatcher and Bishop
Wright of Hyrum spoke. Their re-
marks we're simple, yet very touching.
Appropriate and beautiful music was
rendered by the Sixth ward choir The
cortege which followed the remains to
the cemetery was a lengthy one.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-09-09
Death and Funeral of c. farr.

At $3.50 Tuesday evening, Carol, the
nine-year-old son OF Hal Farr, died
from blood poisoning, resulting from
kick he received Il few days ago
while playing around pet horse.
The little fellow suffered extremely
and passed through several convul-
sions, which finally resulted In his
demise. The sympathy of the COM
munity goes out to Mr.. and Mrs. Farr,
as this is the third child that has been
taken from them, and the poor par
ents feel this loss severely, as this lit
tie boy was their oldest child.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-10

great agricultural empire. San Juan
county, N. NJ. and with proper care
will maintain II in the future. This
county Joining La Plata county on tho
south. is said to possess more water
in its rivers than can be had In ali the
rest OF the streams OF New Mexico
| combined. With thousands of virgin
acres but awaiting capital to divert
its waters into canals and railroads to
| enlarge Its markets, its future growth
can hardly be conceived All rail-
| roads south of Durango have been sur
veyed through this highly favored re-
gion Government surveyors have
partly completed survey of canal
and reservoir sites which Will convey
Ell to water from $1,000 to 100, 600
acres of choice land lying on both
sides of the Colorado-Ne Mexico line
Land. too, principally open to entry
under homestead laws. The plan ap-
pears feasible and without doubt the
government Will order the works built
Vast and profitable orchards have long
nfth '6ltuHNll'u III Stn Juan county
and It's fruit takes second place 10
none, Its apples. hauled forty to six
ty miles by wagon, commanded the
top price on the Chicago market.
Land now under ditch sells from
Sl5 to $76 per acre. while young bear
ing orchards change hands at 500,
but with the advent of railroads land
prices will soon double several times.
This land will produce practically
anything raised In the temperate zone.
but In time will naturally he most de-
voted to the more profitable fruit and |
vegetable crops. One and one-fourth |
acres under instructive cultivation |
produced a crop Of 10000 pounds OF
onions from seed with less than u ton
of culls, Alfalfa yields from four TO
eight tons per acre and sugar beets |
fifteen to thirty. These make an ideal |
feed for dairy cows. but yet tons of |
butter are annually shipped in from |
the East II is an ideal location for
poultry rancnes, yet We have to draw
upon Kansas for large per cent of
eggs now consumed here. Different |
tests show our beets to be the finest |
in the world for sugar production and
a big sugar factory at Durango Is no
remote possibility.
Durango's inducements to the health |
and pleasure seeker capitalist. min
er. ranchman. manufacturer or bust |
ness man are Of the best and a hearty |
welcome Is extended to all, but the
bum and dead-beat, there being moth |
ing small about Durango, she stands
ready to give good temporary shell
ter to even these.
The limit has expired, but our story
is not half yet told