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The Cigar.

Analysis of the cigar It's leaf, smoke and
ash. produces remarkable results The ordi-
nary smoker who saunters into a cigar
store. Importantly approaches the long glass
case. blandly says, Give me Hotstufr. a
Stencher or a Neverdraw" bites off the end
daintily revolves II in his fingers while hold
ing II to the lighter, complacently puffs and
surveys himself in the mirror, really knows
very little of what he does
A scientist finds In the smoke water In a
vaporous state SCOT or free carbon, car
bonic acid. carbonic oxide and oily nicotine
in which are found acetic, sormic butyric
valerie ard propionic acids prussic acid
creosote and carbolic acid, ammonia. sui
phuretted hydrogen, pyridine. viridine. pico-
line. lutidine. colodine. parvoline. coridne
and rubedene.
In the leaf are found nicotia, tobacco. cam
phor. gum. chlorophyll. malate of lime, SUM-
dry albuminoids, malic acid. woody fiber
and various salts. In the ash exist potash
soda. magnesia, lime, phosphoric acid sui
phuric acid silica and chlorine
This is the result of analysis of an ALL
report showing a6uiteration of tobacco gives
the following as ingredients IN very cheap
cigars:
Sugar, alum. -four or meal, rhubarb
leaves. saltpetre, fulleT's earth, starch
nialt-commings, chromate OF lead peat
moss, molasses, burdock leaves, common
salt. en6ive leaves. lampblack gum. red
dye black dye composed OF vegetable red,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11

focus. and 1t quickly appeared that public
proving repeal.
Kansas offers a shameful exhibition be-
fore the world in this respect. Her state
officers, whatever may be their perform
ances In other lines. cannot win the re-
spect of the people of the state IL they
consent to chronic condition of non-en-
foreement of the prohibitory laws. There
il no excuse in declaring that 1t is impos-
sbie to prohibit the liquor traffic. If ex-
perience so proves, the most wholesome
and moral step Is to abandon the effort.
frankly and finally ceasing to try to pre-
vent the sale of intoxicants. But to hold
on to the statutory pretense, while saloons
are openly hourishing on the main thor
oughfares of the cities. Is the worst form
OF hypocrisy and cowardice.
1t is no wonder that fanatics like Mrs.
Nation and the supposedly insane man who
is suspected of firing the dynamite that
wrecked the saloons at lola. abound in
Kansas. The situation is calculated to
upset the minis of earnest reformers and 1t
is possible that only through their radical
and even ridiculous and criminal actions
can the public sense of shame be sufficient
ly aroused to bring about either the repeal
or the enforcement of the laws against
liquor selling. Until Kansas does one or
the other all her inhabitants have reason to
feel ashamed before their fellow-country-
men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11
Kansas.

Kansas is getting another dose of trouble
and all on account of the failure of the
officials to enforce the laws. Despite the
prohibitory statutes the liquor business has
thrived throughout the state for years Save
In few places where local sentiment has
been aroused to a decisive point there has
been but little difficulty on the part of the
saloon keepers in holding open house Mrs
Carrie Nation few years ago called the
country's attention to the evil In a dra-
matte manner. But she went so far that
she brought her crusade into ridicule. and
It thereupon lost its force and caused a re-
action of sentiment Lately there have
been determined efforts on the part OF the
people to put an end to the saloon evil and
the other night the matter came to a eli
max in the explosion of dynamite under the
walls of three saloons which had no legal
right to exist.
These disturbances will continue as long
as Kansas persists in maintaining its un-
wholesome system of lawlessness in the
matter of the liquor traffic. If the prohibit
tory law OF that state are contrary to the
general wishes of the commonwealth they
should be put TO the test of repeal If they
represent the will OF majority of the peo-
pie they should be enforced President
Roosevelt, while police commissioner of the
city of New York. gave the country a valu-
able object lesson in this respect A law
he declared, is entitled TO enforcement as
long as 1t remains on the statute books 1t
should never be repealed by permitting 1t to
fall into disuse or nouenforcement The
unenforced law Is the food upon which
blackmail feeds. and In the case of the New
York statutes against certain forms of vice
ana IN regulation of the liquor traffic the
laxity of the police had become immensely
profitable to the supposed enforcers CT the
statutes and to certain people higher up.
Mr.. Roosevelts vigorous execution of the
long-neglected laws brought matters to a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11
Uncle Sans Salary List.

The London Spectator, in some observa-
tons on the fact that Mr.. Root has given
up a law practice worth two hundred thou
sand dollars a year for an Office whose
salary is eight thousand. says:
eff the state acted solely on business
considerations and had to pay full market
price for men like Mr.. Root. 1t would be
astonished at its salaries bill"
Yes. indeed. The great majority of Uncle
Sans higher servants are underpaid. Near
ly all of them would fare far better from
strictly pecuniary poin, of view. in private
station. While Mr.. Roots is the latest.
there have been many other striking in
stances of men making large money sacri-
fees to serve the government In office
Samuel ]. Randall. with business talents
and sagacity which would have capitalized
at a high figure in private life spent the
greater part of his life a member of
the House at five thousand dollars a year,
and left at his death a personal estate
valued at seven hundred dollars. George
F. Hoar, one of the greatest lawyers of his
day, could have exchanged his five thou
sand year in the Senate any time for a
law partnership guaranteeing at least fifty
thousand year.
But fortunately for the government it
has always been able to command men of a
superior order of ability at small figure
High salaries have never been popular in
our public life, and probably never will be-
The honor of office has always cut an in
fiuential figure in the equation.
In the case of Mr.. Root there was an
unusual temptation. Not only did the office
appeal to him, but the service requested
was practically for a full term. Four years
in the State Department in this day of the
worlds activity should afford man of his
talents and experience opportunities for
some very striking work. unless. as The
Star suggested the other day. there comes
lull after these seven years Of strenu-
BUSINESS in foreign affairs, and the lime
light shifts to another department Of the
government.
Mr. Root has not received sufficient credit
for the courage he has shown in this mat
ter. That is as great as the financial sacri-
fee he has made. He has tempted fate
After achieving one of the most signal sue
cesses in the War Department which brings
him next to Stanton on the list there
he takes up new duties where failure
would cost him heavily. But he will not
fail a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11
Lord Roberts Speech.

Lord Roberts gave his countrymen some
prettv straight talk yesterday. and they
should by all means heed it. Knowing his
subject he did not overState its Importance.
His position no less than his patriotism war
ranted his franhness. We may easily i'm
agine that he spoke from high sense Of
duty, as such confessions coming from the
foremost British soldier of the day about
the unpreparedness of his governments
military establishment must have cost him
no little personal modification.
Had a civilian convinced of these same
truths spoken in this vein from seat
among the mighty at this time he would
have been accused of at least an indiscre-
ton. Eyes would have been raised and
heads shaken. Confess such conditions
when British interests are in the scale in
the peace terms between Russia and Japan
In the scale of the calculations about Mo-
rocco: in the scale of the calculations about
the safety of the Indian border? Was this
a good way to impress Japan with the
value of her western ally? Why did not
somebody pull the speaker down?
Lord Roberts was entirely right both as
to his facts and the occasion for presenting
them. Now is the time for Great Britain
to remedy all evils of the kind stated. and
command attention. He would not be ac-
cused of playing to the galleries, or of ig-
norance or recklessness as respected the
necessity of a public declaration by some
body in authority. And having decided to
speak, he naturally treated the subject in
a way to leave nothing in doubt as to his
meaning.
We may ourselves learn much from what
this experienced and successful soldier has
to say about war. those who make it and
those for whom it is made. 1t Is true of
us. as he asserts 1t is of the British, that
when war is on the soldier is the pet of the
people. but he is soon forgotten when peace
is restored. We expect everything of our
fighting men when danger is at hand. but
are careless about keeping them in good
trim for action. We were badly ratified
at the beginning of our war with Spain as
Great Britain was at the beginning of her
war with the Beers. We need no enormous
military establishment. but the one We dc
need should be literally supported and kept
in the highest state of efficiency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11
Kill the Caterpillars!

Kill the caterpillars,
They are appearing this year more numer-
ously than ever in all parts of the country.
In this city they are already in evidence on
every street, making ready for their devas-
tating feast upon the foliage. Every house
holder owes 1t to himself to go forth armed
with prods and pruning shears, to trim Off
the already infected branches and to Stay
the worms that crawl out of the nests
Every caterpillar killed now means large
reduction of the pest later A little care
will destroy them, but if they are not killed
they will in turn virtually destroy the
beauty of the trees and greatly lessen the
amount of shade and mar the appearance
of the city streets.
XIII the caterpillars!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11
War and Peace.

There may be some criticism of the propo-
sition to quarter the Russian and Japanese
peace ENJOYS in a navy yard. browning
guns and sentries the tramp and all that
sort of thing hardly harmonize with the
work of men whom an olive branch has
brought together. Putting a boat at the
service OF each side is a happy thought
though it is to be doubted If either side will
care to put to sea to think out any par
ticularly difficult proposition. Both sides
for awhile will be enough at sea without
actually taking to the blue water. Still
the New England coast is cool. and Uncle
Sam will make his guests comfortable
wherever they may choose to take off their
hats. They will be very welcome, and when
the terms are made and the convention is
signed he will be the first to applaud where
applause is due.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11
The Cotton Leak.

There appears to be misunderstanding
to the exact state of the law affecting
the leakage in the cotton report of the
Department of Agriculture. In the opinion
of the district attorney of this jurisdiction
there Is no law under which the dismissed
assistant statistician of the department can
be prosecuted as an individual. as the case
was presented to him by the Secretary.
The district attorney, however. has not ex-
pressed an opinion as to whether the dis
missed official is indictable, with others.
for criminal conspiracy that question not
having been presented TO him. Thus as the
ease stands disclosed, the government may
yet find Itself IN a position TO move against
those who contrived the combination which
resulted in an improper use of the govern
ments statistics.
1t is undeniably to be hoped that some
move may be made by the judicial officers
to meet this case in a manner effectually
to visit those who have engaged in this
criminal enterprise with condign punish
ment. Already there are suggestions that
the matter be laid before the next Congress.
with the recommendation that such offenses
be distinctly defined and proper punish
ments provided This is the old method
Of locking the stable door after the theft.
Does the country always require actual
warnings In terms OF crime In order to be
stirred through It's legislature to the point
Of enacting the common-sense regulations
and prohibitions to safeguard the public
service detail by detail, from corruption?
II there Is no statute which broadly COW
ars a breach of official trust, whether the
ict results in the pilfering of public money
DIT not. then the sooner such a statute is
enacted the better for the official morals
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11

iron and licorice, scraps of newspaper. Gin
namon stick. cabbage leaves and straw
brown paper"
1t is said the free carbon acts as an irri-
tant, that ammonia bites the tongue and
exercises a solvent influence on the blood,
that the carbonic acid produces sleepiness,
headache and lassitude. and that the nico-
tine causes treinor. palpitation Of the heart
and paralysis.
This is terrible. and the comment which
most often will be made on it will be: Give
me cigar"
II all these horrors are rolled up In the
cigar. what terrors must lie hidden in the
cigarette!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11
Fairgrounds.
From the Springfield Republican.

SprIngneHI
The provision of Fairgrounds for chill
dren during the summer is one of the most
desirable objects of municipal care. Spring
field used to afford a great many vacant
lots. even in the populous quarters. in
which the boys used to delight by the kind
ly tolerance of their owners, but these open
spaces are growing fewer as the building
goes on. 1t Is now proposed to enlist citi-
Gems in the matter of securing Fairgrounds
and contributions have been asked by a
voluntary committee who will take charge
nf than
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11
A Disintegrating Army.

From the New York Globe.
The hopelessness, except in one contin-
gency, of the Russian people ending by
force the autocratic rule of the car has
been apparent even to revolutionaries AL
though the tyranny may be worse and the
masses more dissatisfied in Russia than In
France preceding the great revolution.
Nicholas occupies a stronger position than
did Louis. Railroads permit the quick
transit of troops; the telegraph gives In
slant communication; modern arms and
ammunition more difficult to get than
the old muskets and pixies; despots have
learned much concerning popular move
ments since 1880; their governments are
more centralized: they have developed the
terrible spy system. and their methods are
more ruthless. 1t has been recognized that
the car could maintain his autocratic
power if he desired, provided thing
did not happen. This one thing relates to
the attitude of the Russian army. AS long
it is loyal the throne is safe. 1t is this
fact which makes the occurrences of the
last few weeks In Russia even more signifi-
cant than the events of ST. Petersburg s
red Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11
Tainted Athletics.
|. Chicago Record. Herald.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
No one can read the recent magazine
revelations concerning football and base
ball games In the big eastern colleges with
: out feeling a keen regret that young ath-
letes should be deliberately brought under
the influence of standards so low as those
of the confidence man and the sharper by
the very institution to which they go fol
their education.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11
Work Versus Idleness.
From the Newport News Press.

The San Francisco Argonaut says I'VE
have the funny spectacle of five members
of a fraternity at Berkeley falling to pass
their examinations and the Japanese cook
who waited upon them graduating with
honors" We fail to see the amusing part
of the incident. In fact. 1t is not even
strange. The Jap meant business. The
other fellows went to college because 1t Is
fashionab BILE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11
SHOOTING STARS,
A Change.

Is Tim SINNERS still paying attention to
Mandy Tompkins?" asked the man who
had been away from home for some time
NO., answered Farmer Corntossel.
They don't either of EN- pay any 'tention
to the other They're married.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11

The statesmen who have concerned them
selves with insurance problems will envy
the President some of his audiences, who
require only to be told that If they will be
good they will be happy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11

The policy holder will cherish the hope
that Equitable affairs be adjusted after the
fashion of a beef or coal trust. to make the
general public stand the expense of any
temporary annoyances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11

With Tom Lawson, Tom Johnson. Tom
Watson in the political and Tom Ryan in
the financial field, the people who happened
to be christened James John standing
little show.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11
College Grammar,

Father" said small boy SIS it inn
proper to use the word 'tain't?'"
Yes my son. And 1t is especially i'm
proper If you are at the head of col
lege that Is hoping for some rich man
money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11
In Short, Greater Care.

From, the Milwaukee Wisconsin.
A guard at every switch will make fast
going safer on the railroads. but close in
spection of every foot Of track will be
necessary In addition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11

Despite the loss of his Equitable income
Mr.. Depew will hardly be reduced to the
necessity of getting out wit and humor'
pamphlet for sale on the news stands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11
A Proper Motto.

In God we trust" It's printed fair
Upon each silver dollar now.
With grafters lurking everywhere,
lis all an honest coin can do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11

The mutineers. having no further use for
the Potemkin. will allow the czar to look
after the cost of It's maintenance hereafter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11

Sonny" said Uncle Eben, you is maxim
a heap o loud talk, an l wants to cali at
tention to sumpin'. Evry time a milne
whistles it is usin' up steam dat might be
doin' actual work"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11
Steaks and Bonds.

From the New York Herald.
Indicted packers have furnished bonds
So far so good. but how about making them
furnish cheaper steaks?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11
Kansas Finance.

Fio-a the Baltimore Sun.
If Tom Lawson looked around he could
find enough 'frenzied finance" in the Kan
sas banks TO last him for awhile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11

Mr.. w. T. Jerome will do his best to con-
vince New York that he was really very
great man at Ottawa. Kan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11
Familiar.

From the indianapolis News
Secretary Root?" Seems s If we'd heard
the appellation before
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11

Mr.. Peary ought to be able to secure a
good passenger list among people in search
of summer resort
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11

This government has the advantage of be-
Ing warGed In time that the Panama canal
Is a rank breeding place for scandal germs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11
Hence His Silence,

Why don't you make some ringing
speeches against the trusts?'
Nothing to gain answered Senator Sor-
ghum. THE public wouldn't believe I
meant EN- and the trusts might"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11

After observing the plight of the car.
King Oscar OF Sweden is still convinced
that gentleness is better than despotism
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11

Tom Lawton may brighten the system so
that 1t will refuse to buy back its securities
under any circumstances
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11

Chicago and New York continue to talk
about how big they are, while the rest of
the country is talking about how bad they
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11

The Agricultural Department Is now ex-
pected to return TO It's accustomed ways of
simple rural honesty.
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Indomitable.

ANSAAAA - SAOs
When fiercely CLOVIS
The summer sun.
Once more he goes
The heartless one.
And stops to say
With glee, "Egad!
The hottest day
We've ever had!'
Though you may writhe
In torture great.
His manner blythe
Does not abate.
He shouts "Hooray."
In accents glad,
THE hottest day
We've ever hadv"
And when at last
He's duly sent
For misdeeds past.
TO punishment,
He'll shout. still gay,
To shades full sad.
THE hottest day
We've ever had!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11
The Voice Of Envy.

From the Portland tMe) Advertiser.
People are beginning to wonder what a
diploma win amount to when everybody
has one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11

UIn order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence, letters to TIE 3TA1
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the once, but simply to
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Bust
ness Departments, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-11

- Plain White IndiYid-
ual Buffers.
Japanese Tea Pots. in
blue and gray, with
wicker handle.
h-gal. Crystal Glass
Water Pitchers.
Sin. Plain White Cow
cred Vegetable Dishes.
Plain White Covered Su-
gar Bowls.
13-in. and Hin. Plain
White Meat Dishes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-15
OTHER MARkETs-BY TELEGRAPH.

C,bfcas-o June 14-CATTLE-Receipts. q 600 head;
market 1G2oc prime steers 80 0oaSo ~
moor TO medium S4$5 40; stockers and feeders SoB
cows So 5O6S4 co. heifers 81 50S5 Gamers 81 So
aS2 So bulls s. 50GS4 Is; calves, $5gs6 20
cepts 10000 head market opened weak closed steaoy'
mixed and butchers 50 20S5 90; good to cnoice e
S. 8OQS5 3Tz rough, heavy s. 6og$2 90 .g % ~
-Eeceips IS 600 head; sheep steady LAMBS iOc 9~e;
GOOD 10 choice wethers shorn 81 6OS5 % falr 10 chode
mixed shorn So 509S4 40; native lambs shoFn % Dug
Sc 70 800 t.. ...+.-, * a21Los
81 5O common 1895 Is CATTLE dull Iair 70 goo
shipping 81 6OGS5 10 81 25Is3 SHEEP STEADY
al So 25aS4 10. LAMBS quiet So &9$I %. -o -
fairly active ana steady prime steers 50 5ogS5 o snip
ring steers s59S5 4O butchers, g. 5O9S6 20 heitefs
a boss VFAI-Receipe S25 head: active loc higher
at 81 501s6 So HOGS-Recetpts, $500 head active
Tgs Be lower others steady; heavy % $3.50 eo mixed
Workers and pigs 6OGS5 roughs, 81 IoGS4 SOi sas
81 25SS3 70: diaries So 40G$5 90. SHEEP AND
Receipts 1000 head barely active easisr ls5nbs - 19
So Coz yearins So 5OGs5 T5 wethers So 2ogso 4o ewes
& 25a$4 so: sheep. mixed, 81 504S5. -oO -
,a5ing @ Southern; market for natives steady TO Io
lover Southerns strong: choice expert ana qTessea
saa- 9GS5 So; good. 81 $3.50 40; western teo
eers x 25S5 co; sockers and feeders s59s4 %; set
err steers $685. Southern cows g 24S4 naIle eve
60 o5s4 20; native heifers 50 $685. bulls SoeI4
cei-es s3@s5 rs HOGS-Receipts l4OoO Ieeo
sadT TO So lower: top s. 30; bulk OF sales g
g. srd lights So 1895 80 SHEEP AND lAAMb7tte-
pa7+s Roo. market lOc lower naive LanlDs
SS6fs6 75 western lambs IS 13qS ea ewes sSrsS a.
f,SS a. 9SGsb so; clipped yearngs % ogs9
Te4as cI,ppet sheep. 81 2S4 9Oi socAeFs ana