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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-08-09
IMPORTANT DAY.
People Of PortsmOuth Much Interested
In EnVoys' Coming.

People of Portsmouth Much lntsressee
In EnVoys' Coming.
Portsmouth. y. H.. Aug. s.-with one
Of the peace envoys within its gates
and the other three practically at the
harbor's mouth. Portsmouth Tuesday
awoks to the realization that one Of the
most important days IN its history was
actually at hand. NJ. witte arrived
Monday night and early Tuesday a
wireless message was received from
one OF the feet witch left oyster Bay
on Saturday with the other envoy ves-
sells that they were not far nom the
Isles OF Shoals. and the little fieet was
anchored In the harbor just before s;s0
o'clock. At an early hour the streets
began 20 ell up a. steam trains. trolley
cars and private conveyances brought
visitors from all parts OF southeastern
New Hampshire. The famous old sea
port with deliberately draped with nags
and bunting and presented an attrno-
tive appearance.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-08-09
FLEE FROM FEVER.
Family Of Governor vardamsn Have
Gone 10 Blue Grass state.

Louisville. Aug. S.-The family Of
Governor vardaman OF Mississippi, in
eluding Mrs. Vardaman. her children
and grandchildren. passed through
Louisville. fleeing from the yellow
fever In Mississippi. and are now at
Grayson Springs. where they win re-
main until all danger Is over. The gov
ernor did not leave the state
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-08-09
Eelipsed All Days.

Grand Junction. Colo. Aug. s.-Mon-
days registration for lands In the Uin-
tah reservation eclipsed all previous
days. the number recorded beinh 1853
A large per cent Of those registering
here 90 on 10 Provo. Utah.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-08-09
Bail Refused.

Denison. Aug. Screen Fake color
ored. charged with rape on the person
Of Clomer Haston. was committed 70
Jail without bail. II Is said the child
may die.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04

large body of municipal legislators Will
have the effect of preventing reforms. NO
Individual member of the councils VIII be
subjected to concentrated pressure COM
parable with that which can be focused
upon the mayor in case of public agita-
ton
1t is taken for granted that the councils,
whose members nominated under the
dictation of the machine. will obey the
orders issued to them and elect only such
directors as may be named to them private
ly. If the councils were a free body of
representatives, standing for the will of the
people and answerable directly to the
voters, the elective would probably be the
safest method of choosing such important
subordinates. But a condition which per-
mitted the election of such councils would
also permit the election of the directors by
the voters themselves without danger of
machine domination. Thus the substitution
of the councils for the mayor the desig-
mating agency is a step backward from the
present system, which. by placing the APP
pointing power squareiy in the hands OF
one man. gives the people their best chance
to concentrate public opinion upon him and
force concessions to the moral sentiment OF
the community.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04
E1ovar Thieves and Corner-Cutters,

This is the season when the citizen who
t,l,as nride in his lawn and garden begins
IN worry. He knows that throughout the
snring. summer and autumn he will be an
Moved by the depredations of flower thieves
and corner-cutters. His plants and shrubs
are more or less exposed to the raids OF
petty thieves, who cut off choice blooms
sometimes break costly plants beyond re-
covery and even steal bulbs and roots bod
ily from the ground. The chance OF detec-
ton is slight. He must keep close watch
upon his premises throughout the night
perhaps for many nights in succession, If
he. would catch the thief. He must COM
plain to the police and secure assistance
He must, perhaps. keep a dog, trained to
guard the premises And when he has
caught his flower stealer he must go to
court to appear against him. losing time
and exposing himself to the annoyance Oh
becoming a prosecutor.
But the effort must be made If the house
holder is to be freed in any degree from
the menace of the loss of his choice blooms
and plants. 1t Is understood that there Is a
steady traffic in stolen flowers in the mar
ket the thieves making their rounds at
night and picking up blooms wherever there
Is a chance to do so without detection. The
police might possibly, by finding the places
where these night raiders dispose of their
plumber materially check the traffic and so
discourage the thieves For it is assured
that the greater part of the stealing is done
by professionals, and is not for the per-
sonal pleasure of the marauders.
The Corner-cutters, who trample a fine
lawn into an ugly appearance, are more
easily checked. If a fence Is not desirable
a few wire hoops, such as can be cheapy
bought at any hardware store, may be set
in the ground at the exposed point. In
trimming the lawn these can be removed
and then replaced They serve admirably
to warn off the trespassers or to trip those
who despite the plain suggestion of their
presence, try TO step or jump over them. 1t
Is discouraging to the keeper of fine plat
of grass TO have it worn bare in spots or
kicked into an uneven surface. and it is
worth a little trouble and expense to pre-
vent the depreciation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04
Cuba,

President Palmas message to the Cuban
congress shows upon the whole very sat
isfactory condition of the islands affairs.
Peace prevails. the health of the people is
good, there is no threat of race suicide. and
the public revenues are in sound shape. He
utters note of warning, however. as to
the schools, and it should instantly be
needed. The attendance has fallen off ma
terially in the past two years, and without
good reason. This he insists should be cor
rected Undoubtedly It should. Spain
failed in Cuba largely because of her neg
lect of education. She used the people as
though they had no right to enlightenment,
kept them ignorant and oppressed. until, at
last. after repeated efforts to that end.
they, with our assistance broke their shack
les. That meant not only a right to con-
troll their own affairs, but means for quail
flying themselves for the task. Popular gov
eminent is based upon popular education.
If Cuba is to continue to meet the expecta-
ton of her friends and the responsibilities
she has taken upon herself she must keep
her school houses open, well filed and well
conducted. Growth in nothing on the is
land should exceed that in the line of edu-
cation. A place should be found for every
child, and every child should be in it's
place
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04

and thence the brain and spinal tissues.
But how the germ is given OF from the
body of the patient is mystery. Thus far,
In the absence of positive proof, the health
department of New York has with a re-
markable conservatism refused to classify
the disease as infectious. although 1t Is so
regarded and treated at the hospitals. In
consequence no orders have been issued to
undertakers and the bodies of the dead
are not guarded from the touch of the well.
In the tenements this precaution is espe-
cially necessary to prevent the communi-
cation of infectious diseases. and it is be-
lieved by some that the failure to issue
strict orders has been responsible in some
degree for the spread of meningitis.
There are records which suggest that
meningitis runs in three-year epidemics.
There was such a series in 1ST3-4-5, and
again In 1SS7-S-9. If this rule holds there
will be another outbreak In 1906. 1t Is the
belief of few observers that the second or
middle year is always the severest, and
does occur next winter it will not be so
widespread or so fatal as the one now i'll
progress. 1t may be that by next winter
enough will have been learned about the
sources and character and treatment OF the
disease to enable the health authoZties to
attack it in its first stages and chick it ma
terially. 1t is certainly today one of the
most fatal of the scourges attendant upon
Congested life in the great cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04
A Ripper Bill for PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia is in fresh ferment over the
introduction and partial passage of series
of ripper bills designed to change the
method of administering the affairs of the
metropolis OF the state. The first of these
bills provides that the directors of public
works and public safety-corresponding to
the positions which in other cities are
styled municipal engineer and commission
er of police-shall henceforth be elected by
the councils instead of being appointed by
the mayor. The rapidly with which the
measure has been put through the first
stages of enactment is regarded Il sure
sign that 1t Is the work Of the machine,
which is bent upon checking. so far as Is
by this means possible. the activities of
the reform elements in Philadelphia Con-
seauently an emphatic protest has arisen
from the city of brotheriy love. which has
been OF late city of domestic turmoil.
1t is pointed out by the opponents of the
bill, who are hopelessly In the minority In
the legislature, that 1t tends to relieve the
mayor of responsibility for the actions OF
these two important public officials When
the appointing power Is vested in him
alone upon him falls the full measure of
condemnation for their misdeeds or mac
tivity. 1t Is feared that the distribution of
responsibility among the members Of Q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04
Judge Taft.

Judge Taft's threefold responsibility
President pro tenn. Secretary of State pro
TEN. and Secretary of War-gives rise 10
personal compliments as well as to pleas
antries The President himself describes
lis friend and adviser as sitting on me
lid''-rather a clever way of putting 1t. and
assuring to the country when consideration
is given to Judge Taft's substantial proper
tons That the lid will be kept in place we
co not doubt. 1t is difficult, indeed, to con-
ceive of a situation that would lift it. 50
the President has started on his vacation
with light heart, feeling that all will
be well at Washington during his absence.
Judge Taft is well equipped for all of his
duties He has the business of his own
department we'll in hand. Under his direc-
ton It runs like clock-wOrk. His service
in the Philippines developed the diplomat
in his composition, and his presence at
the cabinet table has familiarized him with
ali the leading questions now before the
State Department. He should not find 1t
difficult to take up new feature of any
of, them and dispose of 1t satisfactorily.
He has something of Mr.. Hays imperturo-
ability and a full measure of insight ana
serenity. For all the rest he Is safe, all
round adviser, and not likely to lose the
run of anything that may need his at
tenton.
The dull season Is upon us and the sum
mer approaches. Cannot some lynx-eyed
observer of political events connect the
President with the Taft presidential boom.
by pointing out the meaning OF this exhi-
bItion of unusual confidence on his part?
Was It not his Idea in leaving the Ohio
man almost in full possession of affairs for
weeks to afford him an opportunity to
familiarize himself with the role of supreme
direction and impress the country with his
capacity for first place? In other words Is
not Judge Taft by the Presidents favor,
now serving a sort of apprenticeship with
the view of qualifying for the White House
in 1908?
Surely the Fairbanks. and particularly the
Foraker. men should look into this. The
ball has opened. Every move now should
be examined for a possible meaning. Poh-
tics is a game at which slow and trustfui
men rarely win. The rule Is to hold your
rivals guilty until they prove their lnno-
cence. Judge Taft is an alert and aspiring
and attractive man, and if he really has
the presidency In view it will pay the other
fellows to keep their eyes on him and their
oars omen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04
Russian Emperor Losing His Mind?


1t was long ago made apparent that Mich
olaS the Second is sadly untitled for the
discharge of the terribly responsible duties
imposed upon him by an unkind fate. He
is man of very ordinary ability and of less
than ordinary force, to whose incurable
intirmty of purpose the disasters which
have befallen his country are chiefly due
He can neither formulate an enlightened
policy of his own nor pursue with resolu-
ton such policy as his latest adviser may
induce him to adopt, and it is as result Of
his vacillating course that the actual sitva-
ton is so desperate and the immediate out
look so obscure. Moreover, his conduct has
frequently been marked by eccentrciti IS
which are difficult to reconcile with a per-
feet sanity. He is subject to fits of deep
detection and he passes from one extreme
of feeling to another in a manner Indicative
of an unbalanced mind. The charlatan Ia
vored by opportunity has always found in
him an easy mark. and he is subject to the
influence of superstitions which belong ia tn
err to the dark ages than to the present
century.
These are all signs of a moral and mental
state below the normal. and it is therefore
not at all surprising to learn that the belief
is gaining ground in st. Petersburg that
under the terrible strain of the past twelve
months. and especially of the tragic de-
velopments at home and abroad which have
occurred since the beginning of the current
year, the unhappy rulers mind has COM
pletely broken down, and that he has ceased
to be responsible for his actions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04
A Mysterious Epidemic

New York's outbreak of cerebro-spinal
meningitis is proving so severe that there
are fears lest all previous records will be
broken in the matter of the prevalence and
fatality of the disease. In 1904 there were
1910 deaths from this cause. Already this
season there have been more than 700
deaths assuredly attributable to meIiin-
gifts. at which rate the 1904 tally will prob
ably be exceeded before the epidemic runs
its course. 1t has heretofore been observed
that the cases begin in late January or
early February and continue until and
sometimes through the summer. This year
thestirst cases were reported early in Janu-
airy. and the present official estimate is that
since then there have been between 800
and 1900 eases 1t is significant that the
rate OF mortality in the hospitals has been
about 40 per cent while In private practice
II has been from 90 to co per cent. This
difference Is attributed to the fact that the
facilities for treatment at the homes of pa
TENTS. who are usually of the poorer
classes, are inferior to those at the insti-
buttons. For instance. the hot-water bath
has been found efficacious in alleviat ting the
rigors OF the disease, and IL is believed that
II has cured in many cases. This requires
nursing. which cannot be given to the tene-
ment-house patients.
The city health commissioner has ap-
pointed a commission consisting OF nine of
the most prominent bacteriologists in New
York to study the outbreak from all points
of view to ascertain first the origin and
second the degree of communicabiiity OF
the disease. 1t Is generally believed by
practitioners that the bacteria are inhaled
through the nostrils and reach the blood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04
A Visiting Statesman.

The following dispatch comes from Aus
tin, Texas:
Martin W. Littleton. president of the
borough of Brooklyn, delivered an address
before the state legislature last night by
invitation. He praised the legislature for
its purity and the absence of all semblance
of corruption in its deliberations.
1T is no compliment to belong to either
the lower or the upper branch of the legis-
lature of New York Rhode Island or four
Littleton asserted that New York is the best
governed city in the United States; that
there Is much less corruption there than is
generally supposed.
Mr.. Littleton overshot the mark. AS a
visiting statesman responding to compli-
ment he was naturally DESTROYS of showing
his appreciation of 1t. What in the YER
nacular is called Jolly was in order.
But he need not. in fact should not, have
met the occasion at the expense of his own
people and section. The comparison he in
stituted was unnecessary, and we may be
sure that he did not enhance himself in the
opinion of his hearers by making it.
The legislatures of the eastern states are
not submerged in debauchery. Temptations
are strong because interests are varied and
competition is brisk in the older and wealth
Ter commemorative. When legislation is
Unnecessary the lODDy 100 often gets pussy
Some men yield, and now and then a dis
creditable scheme goes through, but the
great majority of state legislators, in the
east as in the south. are upright men and
serve the public well. They are compli-
mented by being chosen to their places and
an honest man finds it a pleasure and a
benefit to keep their official company. And
what is more, state legislatures are good
training grounds for higher places Con-
gress is, in a measure. recruited from them,
and the present President of the United
States got his start in the lower house at
Albany.
Why slur these state bodies when, good
as they are considered upon the whole, the
hope Is TO make them still better? The
people at the opening of every campaign
are adjured to send their best men to legis-
minded that it is their duty to accept such
commissions. But by indulging in whole
sale and indiscriminate abuse of such work
and the men who perform it we put OBJ
stacles in the way of accomplishing the end
we desire
After disparaging the legislature of the
state Mr.: aLittleton praises Tammany's ad-
ministration of the city, and by doing
fixes the status of his judgment. The
Texans must have smiled at that, as the
people of New York are certain to do, and
as everybody properly can. Is Tammany
growing in power in Brooklyn, and is the
president of the borough throwing an
anchor to windward in this way?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04
The Suspicious Public.

Hard times our famous people view,
'Tis something rather sad;
No matter what they say or do,
We say it is an lad"
If diamond rings madame doth lose,
We think she should be glad
To sympathize we quite refuse.
We say it is an ''ad.''
Or If she sues for divorce
Because her spouse is bad,
We wisely wink and say, "Of course,
We know it is an 'ad.'"
When on her tombstone they relate
The virtues that she had,
Someswill suspect, as sure as fate,
That it's another "ad."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04
Answer to Wall Street.
From the New York World.

From the New 1urk W UFIu.
The passage of the stock sales tax bill by
the senate last evening was a singing re-
Duke to Wall streets impudent talk about
corrupting the legislature as a means of
evadng a trifiing share of the public bur-
dens There are limits to Wall streets
buying powers. Even the bullying Golfers of
the Standard Oil were not deep and pleth-
oric enough to prevent gas investigation.
The Equita Bile advertising account" Is
probably not sufficiently elastic to stave off
an insurance investigation. The people have
made up their minds that stock gambling
shall be taxed. Wall street might as we'll
make up It's mind to the disagreeable nov
elty of "toting fair"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04
Sorry.

Il suppose you have said some things you
were sorry for in your public career
II have" answered Senator Sorghum. Il
once said yes to fifty thousand dollars
when L might just as well have had hun
dred thousand dollars"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04
Talking Sense.

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
DR.. Wiley says that there is no reason
why the average man should not be useful
till he is ninety years old. DR.. Wiley is
making himself more popular than Osler
with everyone, including the insurance COM
panieS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04
SHOOTING STARS.
An Effort to Initiate.

why don't you study American states
manship for your model?" asked the diplo-
mat.
That's what L am doing" answered
President Castro. Il am now engaged in
standing pat"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04

beef magnate's conscience is probably
too well disciplined to be moved by dis
covery that beefsteak is served cheaper in
Europe than it can be in Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04

There is no reason for policy holders 10
doubt that the Equitable Insurance Com
pany is a big and prosperous affair. II IT
were not its control would not be worth SO
hard fight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04
Economy,

rs that young man cconomical?" asked
one director.
I'm a way answered the other.
He tries to save his own income by
charging the cost of his dinner parties to
the business in which he is a partner
Its unfortunate said Uncle Eben dat
a man don feel as much like swellin' up
an gttin' proud oyer a good days work
as he does over winnin bet on de races"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04

Scientists who claim that flowers may be
utilized as food might add that 1T will soon
be as cheap to patronize a florist as
butcher
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04
An Unfair Advantage,

De honey bee you soon will spy
A-startin' work bran new.
If | had slep' all winter l
Could be Industrious. too.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04
Would Help Some.
From the Baltimore Sun,

From the Baltimore Sun,
If three or four millionaire rushers were
sent to jail 1t would do a good deal to dis
courage running automobiles through city
streets at break-neck speed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04

Some Of the churches will find it hard to
forgive certain ministers for being so I'M
charitable In their discussion of Mr.. Rookie
feller's money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04

The railway presidents who discuss rate
legislation in most instances start out win
the proposition that there ought not to be
any such thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04

CyIn order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence, letters to THE stan
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, 1905-04-04

Hereafter when the kaiser thinks of visit
ing Morocco he will be justified in requiring
advance copies of the sultan's speech in or
der that they may be edited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04

frances rusting machinery still lies scat
tered along the Panama canal route as
solemn reminder OF what graft will do
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04
Not So Bad.

From the Memphis Commercially
If the planters can get ~ cents for their
cotton, that means over $500, 900. 900 for the
crop. Guess that will hold 'em for while
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04

The President covers the ground from
civilized to primitive life when he starts
out in "a special train to hunt bear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04

Mr.. Tom Lawson is as persistent critic,
in his way, as Dr. Parkhurst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04

Russia has lost half a million men in the
war. And the men are not worrying her
as much as the roubles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04

Texas feels some of the old-time border
spirit coursing through its oil veins, and IS
strongly tempted to shoot up the trusts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04

In discussing peace Russia ends the ar
gUment by declaring that it hasn't the
price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-04

DR.. Osler Is another of the men who
achieve fame by being misquoted.