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The independent., 1905-08-10
WHY RUSSIA MUST HAVE PEACE

Bv wireless telegraph M We the czas chief peace pe
potenary dispatched from liner message Of greeting
president and the American people, and winged It's Hight with
preliminary bu for the consumption OF two nervous japanese
diplomats who awaited anxousy the arrival Of this wise and willy
Muscove NJ We argued that Russia could not and would
not accept of peace and demonstrated his point by
showing that reality Russia has not been defeated out Manchura
way True not single victory has been achieved by land and
Rsa has been swept from the SEAS but what OF hat nus
sia is still great and strong, and Japan must beware
But little Japan did not fear Russa mythical greatness and
strength the began and that the myth apparent
to ali the world little Japan will enjoy hearty laugh at the
pene Wte The Japanese realize that they hold the whip
hand and that Bear dance to suit hm retire its
lair suk in suen impotence M Witte has limited that Rus
a will concede all that Japan asks and the puny has
waved toy sword head and has declared that he will not
make disgraceful peace.
In reply heroics, Japan will simply and quietly
ask what will you do? This the question that confrons Russia
if refuses accept peace Japans terms Deprived OF
navy could keep Vadvostok open to its the
worlds Without port the Pacific, Russlas chief
motive for empire in eastern Asia would be gone 1t the
to continue what Russia hope gain? Admitting that the
military power Russia superior to that of JAPAN and that
year Russia might place in the field force large enough
expe Japanese from Manchua what advantage would this
be Russia Access the and to the OF the
would still denied Russia build great navysuch
navy dispute with Japan control OF the sean less than
twenty years. The continue for long time state
deadlock but Japan would always have the advantage Its
merce would better ratio its debts than would the
commerce of Russia debts Russia breaking down
because denied funds the worlds financial institutions Japan
credit excellent and will constantly improve What hope there
fore, exists for Russia
M Witte sees hope war; but he have faint
hope which will make Russia
and Japan allies When he arrived in this country We said
M need hardly point that my ardent desire that the
cvaous oes become acquainted the field Of battle
NAV have found in each others sterling qualities power
enough cultivate that acquanancehp until it rpens into
lasting friendship Undoubtedly alliance which would make
Russia dominant land power and Japan the power
in would have great advantages for both nations If
Japan should grant Russia cee port the Pacific and
Russia should the desnes of China JAPAN the his
tory of the east for many centuries would be under the guidance and
The independent., 1905-08-10
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of these world But England stands in the
English craftsmanship first recognize the might Of the Japa
nese first the advantage of alliance and it not likely
will be able offer inducements big enough to lure
Japan away from England.
At time in the last centuries has Russia been in such
dcouragng predicament NJ Wie knows this well, and when
says that Russia for peace he but family describes
the situation.
The independent., 1905-08-10
SAD DAYS FOR TARIFF TORIES

The way of the standpater is hard and getting harder
the treasury deficit and the advocates of reciprocity be-
camorous and nsent These be sad days for
tariff tory Beset all sides by the flaming shafts Of he
seeks shelter from inoerae situation Uncle ice Cannon
perhaps lie has found temporary refuge where the
battered and beaten andpaters may while bind their
wounds and prepare for happier times
Uncle Joe altogether damted by deficit Of nearly
100000 The deficit for the fiscal year ending June 30
$245OOO00 This sufficient to widespread alarm but
during the fiscal year the deficit has
been increased by $4Oo00OO which is than onehaf Of
deficit for last year. But Uncle Joe is unafraid Ad
may and 60 Cleveland the stout tariff efoer
may succeeded by Mckinley whose last speech for reciprocity
and Mckinley give place Roosevelt but the tariff wall
be maintained and guarded against those wild Tartars who
break through and destroy the yant Trusts Uncle Joe
would be economical He has raised his voice to eor all stand
only the protective tariff be saved Ii
the still enjoy the full benefit Of tariff system
they still rob the people Of many millions annually # there
halt in the steady march by which the rich richer
and the poor become impoverished the
down its expenses There must be economy in all departments
Not only the wastefu extravaganza of years be
tailed the government pinch every dollar like miser
that the may suffer the least loss OF revenue
But year from Uncle Joe Cannon will realize how diff
cult mperiac government economically For
long the people of this country have practced that
they might pay tariff protected trusts for the OF
m that the United States has become wordpower there
great deeds do that will require Of The
Panama be constructed great navy be built
supported the army be maintained home and in
colonies and 85oOOOoO people must be minered to BY the
eral government
The government will find almost difficult economize
do the people in these days of trust True the
people buy home But economy will solve the tariff
question, save the face Of the standpatter.
Standpaer merely nickname for the supporter of trusts
vested interests that thrive by the divine right of special
privilege The favored shipper with free pass pocket and
rebate in another standpaer the senator who sells his soul
corporation enjoy plenty his mediocre
ability could not otherwise obtain sandpater the lawyer
who for prncey fee pilots the pratca crafts of high finance
through legal channels safety standpaer the subsidized
newspaper who weds face and renant pen defense
Of every dishonest that aids the schemes of mgnae
and fnancers And all the rout of stanpae
with which the nation is infested will rally the support Of Uncle
Joe
The farmers of Nebraska will enjoy what Attorney Gen
eral Norris Brown harvest until
rate law is enforced
Sergus Wte has arrived in the United States make
with Wall If he succeeds the with Japan may
continue.
The Great Northern and Northern Pacific railways having
uphill time Of it.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-02-23
THE TOMB OF WASHINGTON AT MOUNT VERNON

the loving perpetuation of its noblest
memory. For one thing. a complete sys-
TEN Of hot water heating has been in
troduced This not only warns the
maTsion, but also the outbuildings and
conservatories. The boiler room. which
is at least 400 feet from the house, is
entirely subterranean. and so are the
pipes For the old mansion itself in
direct radiation is employed the heat
being carried from the cellar through
grills in the freplaces to the rooms
above In this way the heating proc
ess IS concealed, and there is no sug-
gestion of modern improvement to con
fiict with the colonial atmosphere of
the spot.
few years ago the state of Texas
erected handsome gateway and lodge
at the north entrance to the estate, and
the condition of the park is being i'm
proved constantly. One of the most
interesting RESERVATIONS of recent years
has been that of the old family kitch-
en-, which is now precisely as 1t was
in the days when Mrs. Washington
maintained such a rigid oversight of its
management 1t is quaint apartment
with a brick floor and upholstered
walls and ceiling, and it is connected
with the mansion by covered colon
made The entire east side of the room
is occupied by a great fireplace, which
is fitted with an Anticipated revolving
spit which is worked with a chain and
windlass. Several pieces of kitchen
ware which were in service when Mrs
Washington gave her famous dinners
have been found in collections and re-
stored to their former habitat
AS time has demonstrated. the most
fortunate thing that ever happened to
the precious old relic was the guardian
ship assumed by the Mount Vernon
Ladies' association 1t is not agreeable
to speculate upon the fate which might
have befallen the property had its res
cue been delayed Lacking the thrift
and energy of their illustrious ancestor
Washington's descendants We're per-
hitting the estate to revert to Il con
dition of primitive disorder. The land
was untitled. the mansion and other
buildings were falling into decay. and
the owner John Augustine Washing
ton. gave all Of his time to the appar
emily hopeless task OF persuading con
grcss or the state of Virginia to pur
chase the property aud maintain it rs
a national or state museum. AT this
present time it is not easy to account
for the hesitation either Of congress or
of the state of Virginia II vas GER
tainly not because either of them was
ignorant of the wretclted state Of neg
lect into which the property had been
suffered to fail for that was patent 10
the entire country ana distinguished
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-02-23

great central personality concerned III
the evolution of the republic Accord
ing to modern requirements, measured
by the tastes which the present gen.
Grafton has developed, Mount Vernon
would be an exceedingly uncomfortable
dwelling place. and one cannot avoid
suspecting that the WaShingtonS may
have found it 50. The mansion Ii
roomy. but the interior is most awk
Washington and his wife were in the
south end of tie building They were
reached by side hall on the east Tc
enter the bedrooms on the north it was
necessary to pass through the rooms
opening from the main hall. and that
must have been rather embarrassing
when the house was filled with guests
which was so frequently the case. The
kitchen was remote from the dining
room, and there were no devices to
insure warm food and prompt service
Ii the furniture now exhibited at
Mount Vernon is fair sample of the
kind used by its original owners it
needs no further explanation when il is
related that the Washingtons kept very
early hours. 1t is neither beautiful MOI
comfortable. The huge mahogany bed
steals We're so lofty that they were
provided with pair of steps. and it
required both care and skill to reach
ones pillow at night and TO leave it in
the morning. The small attic chamber
in which Martha Washington breathed
her last is almost pitiful in its lack
of creature comfort. 1t is said that she
refused to occupy more comfortable
sleeping room because from the little
dormer window of The attic chamber
she could see the first tomb of her IL
lustrious husband
GEORGE T. CARD.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-02-23
Few Change
In Washington's
H o m e - ~

visitors from abroad were not sparing
III Their criticism of American luke
warmness.
After the association obtained pos
session of Mount Vernon matters con
tinued TO look very dark for awhile.
The civil war broke out. and it was
impossible to interest anybody in so
important 4 subject even as the resto-
ratioa of Mount Vernon The women
Of the association had raised the $780,
600 required to purchase the estate
with comparative facility Edward Ev-
erett alone having contributed $4,000
which he had earned by his Den and
lectures 10 this generous gift Massa-
chusetts added $4,000, making half of
the sum demanded. and the remainder
was secured in smaller contributions
from states and individuals. the most
liberal being New York and Alabama
The property was in such a run down
condition that it would require d large
sum to rehabiIitate it, In the state of
affairs which supervened nothing what
ever could he done. Tile first CLEAN of
hope came in a peculiar way BY some
unaccountable blunder Il small boat be-
longing to the association was confis-
Gated by the government When the
matter was adjudicated the associa-
ton was awarded 81 900 damages. This
sum- trifling as ii was. was put to good
use in checking some of the most ruin
ous features of the decay. and when
the war was ended contributions were
forthcoming in satisfactory sums The
expense Of keeping the estate in order
is now met largely by the admission
fees. Since about 100000 persons visit
Mount Vernon annually. it will be seen
that these fees amount 10 a large sum.
No matter how often one has visited
the spot it never ceases to be interest
ing There are hundreds of pilgrims
who appear annually. and they always
find something to repay them. There
is an Undesirable fascination in wan
dering through the Lalls and chambers
where walked, ate, slept and drank the
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-02-23
A Matter of Gender.

The English language is supposed to
be very simple in the matter of gen
ders, but foreigners who triumphantly
handle questions of gender of mani
mate things in their own languages
often have their difficulties with the
English. A Frenchman recently came
to grief over his English Il fear
cockroach too much upon your time,
madame" he remarked politely TO his
hostess. "En-croach. monsieur" she
smilingly corrected him. He threw up
his hands in despair. "Ah. your Eng
lish eenders.. he sighed.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-02-23
Washington and the Negro.

Washington. like almost every other
landed proprietor in the early days OF
the republic, was a slave owner. but
he was always kind and considerable
master. He publicly sympathized with
the antisiavery agitation of 1890, e..
pressing his desire to sec the system
extinguished by some just and equita-
BILE method. At the time Of his death
Washington possessed 124 slaves.
whom he directed in his will should be
emancipated upon the death of his
wife. Washington's will also contain
ed an Injunction upon his heirs to care
for such of the manumitted slaves as
were old or decrepit as long as they
should live and to look out for the or
phans until they should be able to look
out for themselves. To one slave. his
'mulatto man. William Lee. he gave
immediate freedom. with an annuity
for life Of $50
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-02-23

Bluff King Hal otherwise Henry
VIII. of England. was exceedingly fond
of puddings, At one time he gave a
certain Mistress CORVALLIS house in
Aldgate for herself and her heirs for
ever in reward of fine buildings" In
King Henry Wills private accounts
occur again and again entries of his
rewards to different housewives for
bringing him buildings. A typical in
stance runs thus Item The same
day paid to the wife that made the
king podings at Hampton corte. Wis.
Wild This would be about S1.775, but
its value was much greater when the
entry was made This love for fine
puddings' explains much in the ia
mlliar rotund figure Of King Hal
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-02-23
Mount Vernon the y: E.: g:
4 :: 81; s; American Mecca
Loving Care OF
The Nation

wEW changes are perceptble at
Mount Vernon from year to
~ year. Every sign Of decay is
oblterated as soon as it APP
pears, and the places in which it is ex-
pected to show are kept under constant
surveillance All the changes that oc-
cur are for the better. OF course the
natural beauty of the historic spot in
creases as time moves on, and every
tender aid that can contribute anything
to the process is freely given Every
year the trees which Washington plant
ed gain Il tritie in girtll and stature, and
the shadows beneath their compact
greenery become denser and more far
reaching The four giant sentinels
which guard the west entrance were
put there by the hand of Washington
about a century ago. Two of them are
ash and two are poplar, and each is a
perfect specimen Of its kind
1t is a fact that Mount Vernon is be
coming more and more the great Amer-
can Mecca. Increased facilities for
reaching it have no doubt contributed
to its growing popularity. but even
We're it beyond Il Sahara there would
be no end to pilgrimage 1t is the one
shrine toward which loyal hearts are
always turning. and that sentiment is
constantly growing stronger Multi
fold as the attractions. of the capital
undoubtedly are. they are insufficient
to delay the pilgrim OH his way to
Mount Vernon Formerly the visitor
to the estate went by water, and the
sail consumed the better part OF day
Now one may take an electric car and
be landed at the entrance to the
grounds within an hour.
Within the last few years there have
been a number of renovations and inn
proyefaents. They have been effected
so quietly and SO gradually that they
would scarcely be noticed by fire.
quent visitor, but one who had return
ed after a long absence would be graft
fed to discover many indications that
the nation was not growing weary of
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-02-23

Cotton may be distinguished from
the linen when one is making pur-
chases by moistening the tip of the
finger and pressing it on the fabric
II il vets through at once il is linen
while if any cotton enters into its
manufacture il will take several sec
onds 10 wet through the threads LII
linen the threads are more uneven
than in cotton. This is Il good test fof
handkerchei>.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-02-23
The nnI was Not In the senate.


One Of Senator Flye's scintillations
as presiding officer when the Philip
pine bill WAS near its passage in the
senate, should not be lost to the world.
Such measures, till perfected, are con-
sidered in committee of the whole, not
in the senate. as The term goes. The
distinction is of little popular sig
nifcance but of great parliamentary
Importance.
Senator Bacon wishing TO make
certain motion. was Informed that the
bill was not in the senate. but in com
mittee of the whole
"Oh, I thought we were i'll the SEN
ate, replied Mr.. Bacon.
We are in the senate" Mr.. Frye re-
sponded but the bill is not. Wash
ingtop Pos:
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-02-23

Mem. kid gloves With fine cotton Of
the same sllaGe. not With silk Wien a
stitch in i se;tin gives way replace it
at once. TO mend Il tear in the kid but
tonhole closely round the edges once or
twice. as The size of the rent may re
quire. and hen join the edges together
Save buttons from discarded gloves TO
replace the lost ones: they often match
perfectly.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-02-23
Amhi.naus English.

Have you ever tried to explain the
various meanings of some of our Eng
fish verbs to a foreigner asked lady
who employs many servants. My
German maid went TO the drug store
the other day for some headache medi-
cine and returned very much puzzled
The man say .Eill you take it or
shall send it" she reported. 'Eef he
do not send it, how can | take it?'"
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-02-23
How to Remove Inaeiible Ink stains.

To remove indeiible ink stains make
a solution of one-quarter of an ounce
of cyanide of potassium to one ounce
of water and apply to the spots. This
is deadly poison Ink spots may be
removed by applying crystals of oxalic
acid to the spots, steaming over bowl
OF hot water This IS also poison
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-02-23
Just Like = Woman.

Ma Twaddles Tommy. you've been
bad boy today. and | shall tell your
father all about it when he comes
home Tomn. Twaddes Aw, that's
jest like woman can't keep a secret,
can yoHs Cleveland Leader
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-02-23
TWENTY YEARS SLEEP.
Rip Van wrinkles Case May Have
Been More Fnct Than Fiction.

E,a, s,,nerfic;al otudants of fol,-lora
rnow that tho tale Of hin Van Wrinkle
s,,nnos,ne thar Trvinp really heard II IN
tba old Dntch settlements along the
tI,,asor - III, ~ n,aans nacnIiar 10
maj distr;et INT i fonnd IN some form
- othoy ali avar tha world In othar
,,,aras tha ;daa that 4 = oossil,la FOR. =
b,,man hainc e. snrviva r. : state Of
Observation-Disclosures far varv lono lime
,ro,,la sea,,, - ho eitbar q univars,l
$50, - ~ fo,,,,,,,<7 =, sa,,,o oot,,s,l
a,.oe,ianea
r., Ta,,.,,,.e.,, :, +ho p.r,s p,,,,at;n
81 ia ,oaaamv ~ 1faaicine ranorts
s,,o, ~ avna,.;o,,oo tha asse ~ > wo.
nan Who aatrai,v dia ~ far as jntal,;.
gont conscfonsnass vas eancevned
ss,c,>r> ,l,,,os+ l,,,,a+l,, tr,,a,,t,, raors
mo na+;o,+ of no,,rotic ond bvstar-
;cal fan,il,- had always heen delicate
and na,,.a,s ~ ,Iar u 1899 sho
was savaralv FRIGHTENED and fell into
violent bvsferia which after twenty
four honrs nassed into unconscious
nsss In This condition interrunted ev-
cry month or six weeks nv sudden con
vnlsiye attacks she law until Nav %.
1909. kept alive entirely bv infections
of nourishnent.
On NAV % she was seized with hys-
teria similar to that at the beginning
of her sleep. and the next dav there
was another CONFUSION. On May %
She began definitely to recover con
seriousness and by the next day was
able to speak intelligently of events
before her sleep and could also remem-
Der from dav to day since her waking.
OF happenings during her sleep. such
rs The drawing Of some of her teeth.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-02-23

Ivory when smoke stained should
be soaked in a naphtha bath, using
care to keep the naphtha away from
the fame or fire Yellow stains on
ivory are removed with puniice stone
and SOAP.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-02-23
HOW to senosnte a BlacA Gag.

10 renovate i black bag take table
spoonful each of sugar and gin. and
when the sugar is dissolved thicken the
mixture with ivory black, add the yolk
of an egg. beat all together then beat
in the white. Stir and apply like a
kid reyiyer and leave for over twenty
four hours to harden Then polish with
soft cloth OF a chamois leather
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-02-23

How 10 Remove Paint Spots on Glass.
To treat paint spots that painters
have left IA your panes of glass soak
in tnrpentine. If they have been left
long cnousll 10 be very stubborn scrape
the spots With tie edge of q penny 1t
will not scratch aS would Il knife.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-02-23
How to Cure AN 1naamed Eye.

For an indamed eye use the white Of
an egg beaten TO a froth and add to it
a tablespoonful OF rosewater. Apply
this on a soft rag and change as often
as it dries The effect is most soothing
and the ingredients are easily pro
cured
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-02-23

Put a few drops Of eucalyptus oil on
a handkerchief and smell occasionally
This is excellent for both preventing
and curing colds. Wien applied exter-
nally the oil is good for neuralgia or
toothache
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-02-23
How to Test the Breath.

TO find out il your breath is bad
hold hand mirror close to your nose
and breathe on the glass. Any odor
will be perceptible.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-02-23
HOW 10 Fiji CRACKS In Plaster.

To fill cracks in plaster mix plaster
Of paris with vinegar instead of water,
and it will not set for twenty or thir-
ty minutes. Push it into the cracks
and smooth off evenly with table
knife
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-02-23
Enbreakai,le.

Now. yo' Jockey heah 20 George.
doan' yo fall down an break dem
aigs."
Il couldn't break I'm nohow Dey is
Plymouth Rock aigs. dey is
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-02-23

1t Is possible TO repeal a law. but not
a banana Philadelphia Record