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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04
Independence Day.

Thousands of tons of powder are being
burned today to attest 10 the American love
of freedom. The air is filed with terrific
din and pungent smoke. Flags are flying
and bands are playing. Picnics. excur-
s!ons, entertainments Of various kinds are
being conducted The holiday spirit per-
vades all sections of the United States
The day Is being celebrated
Our methods of observing Independence
day are peculiar and in some respects de-
cdedly barbar.c. We have drifted some
what from the old-fashioned methods of the
past, when the people got together and u.s.
tened to thrilling speeches and the reading
of the Declaration of Independence and
heard big guns fred and at night gazed
admiringly at modest exhibitions of pyro-
technics. We have gone in for more
individual observance of the occasion.
Every citizen, and especially every Juvenile,
becomes an active participant The result
IS a wide scattering of forces and lack OF
the solemnity of coulmemoration of the
Fourth of our fathers
But there has been no diminution OF the
essential spirit of the day, the deep rever-
ence for the principles which were enunci-
ated at Philadelphia one hundred and thirty
years ago. We do not talk 50 much about
tneTNt ana we 90 not listen 10 lutiI SApcSi-
ton by vociferous orators with the same
degree of emotion. But there IS just as
much practical patriotism now ever.
The true patriot today IS the man who
Is working all the time for the establish
ment and maintenance of the principles of
right living, who carries his republicanism
into his business and his home, who puts
into actual practice the doctrine of equal
rfoht for oil yxh{ T,,aa the
rights of neighbor as well as defense of
selfish interests. The true patriot, too,
makes it his business to see that the laws
are enforced, who performs his share of the
duties of citizenship. and who discharges
his political responsibilities by participating
in the selection of public officials. The SNUG
man of personal contentment who leaves
politics TO those who follow it profession
ally, and is content with the profits of his
own business. does not measure to the
standard. Many of the evils from which
the country is suffering today are the result
of this attitude of negligence.
Independence day has become OF late an
occasion for speeches which apply In point
ed terms TO the issues and questions of the
day the principles of 70 We have come
of late to regard these outpourings of advice
and warning more seriously than we did at
one ',rle. We have learned that the con-
siderations of politics and the results Of
legislation come close to our comfort and
health and prosperity. We are tardily but
none the less vigorously arouslng ourselves
to the fact thar government is 81 defense
against disorder and crime and extortion
and injustice and tyranny. and that in the
degree that we take part in 1t ourselves
with pure motives we gain toward that
ideal of administration which was enter
tanned by the men who signed the American
magma charta.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04
Early Start on School Organization.

The new board of education will get down
to work Immediately This is a gratifying
assurance, TO have been expected from the
men and women whom the court has named
to take charge of the schools of the Dis
trict. 1t is highly important that the pre-
liminaries of organization should be accom-
plished at once. for the new statute effects
virtual transformation in the system. The
teachers should be assured as quickly as
possible of the conditions under which they
are 10 go on with their work next autumn.
The executive machinery should be estab-
lished definitely upon permanent basis
TO permit the accomplishment of the nee
essary preliminary work of summer
At tomOrrow's meeting OF the new board
many vital questions will confront the
members for speedy consideration Whether
these will be divided and distributed among
committees for report at a later meeting
or will be attacked by the entire board sit
ting frequently during the summer will
doubtless be one OF the first matters to be
weighed Ii is unfortunate for the mem
bers of this body that their new duties
should begin at the opening OF the yaca-
ton season. but 1t Is not to be doubted
that every member will approach the task
In spirit OF devotion to the weighty in
terests which hang upon the boards judg-
ments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04

new feature OF these new times Is the
profitable custom for the statesmen with
the necessary talents TO give part of their
time 70 !ecturing before public assemblies
They choose their topics. but as rule con-
fine themselves TO current politics and thus
keep up sort OF campaigning. They "dou-
bic up, as the theatrical phrase Is and
do turns" on circuit. A republican will
meet a democrat. and together they will
discuss the tariff from opposite viewpoints;
or imperialism and how long 1t will be be-
fore the plutocrats put the country IN nj
auction and buy il in; or how closely Theo-
dore Roosevelt in some OF his character
istics resembles Andrew Jackson; or wheth-
er William J. Bryan really has clear no.
ton of what Thomas Jefferson stood for
favorite pair OF this sort OF stage at
fractions are Gen. Grosvenor of Ohio and
Champ Clark OF Missouri. They differ rad
ically on all forms OF political questions
but are warm personal friends and enjoy
making this lecture circuit together They
have made IL several times, and are soon to
meet again. Gen. Grosvenor has leisure
now. as he has been defeated for renomf-
nation. while Mr.. Clark has his district SO
firmly in hand he can afford these absences.
The pay is good. the company even better,
and the so-cailed work easy. The men talk
subjects.
The question then OF what to do with our
ex-Presidents need not be broadened to APP
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04
Mr.. Bryan's Statement.

The statement dictated by Mr.. Bryan in
London on the subject of 1908 is as credita-
bic to his sense of fair dealing as to his
sagacity. 1t shows him In light which
will please all of his real friends, and make
more cautious all of his simulated friends.
1t makes plain that he Is not to be ''jollied''
to advance ends with which he Is not in
sympathy, nor hoodwinked by the palaver
of the suddenly converted. The trusts,
which just now are smarting from the blows
of Mr.. Roosevelt, need expect no relief by
turning to Mr.. Bryan.
Though lost to sight, American politics
has yet remained to Mr.. Bryan dear. He
has been keeping up with the times. That
he would be glad to see his party triumph
in this years state races we may be sure.
and that he Is willing that his prestige and
personal popularity be capitalized In the in
terests of democratic House Is open to
no doubt. But 1908 he regards as separate
proposition. and he does not intend that men
who have never been his friends shall
shoulder forward at this early day to the
injury and discontinue of men who ever
since he won national leadership have done
their utmost In his behalf. That is the
square deal about which we hear little
more than we see.
Note the men whom Mr.. Bryan men,
tons with friendship and respect Mr.
Bailey in times past has criticised Mr..
Bryan severely. But he supported him in
his races for the presidency, and Mr. Bryan
remembers that with gratitude Gov Folk,
though far from bulking large In the coun-
try, has yet a place in Mr.. Bryans heart
But think of Mr.. Hearst-the man whom
these noisy Bryan shouters in New York
are the most eager to destroy. using Mr.
Bryan as their club! Mr.. Bryan puts him
in front His name leads all the rest Bel
mont and Bryan and their attorneys may
scorn the editor candidate but Mr.. Bryan
does not. He recognizes him as not only
being in the field, but as entitled to be
there. We see that if Mr.. Hearst can Sc
cure the nomination in 1908 Mr.. Bryan will
support him. If figure of speech is in
order. how Is that for high?
1t may be suggested that Mr.. Bryan does
not raise up a rival by complimenting these
men: that not one of the three has the
hold upon the democratic party that he
has. This may be admitted without i'm
pairing the character of Mr.. Bryan's de-
liverance, or detracting from the good he
intends it to do. The credit of his stand
is that he holds TO men who have held to
him, and is not to be used to their de-
struCtion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04
The Related America.

The safe arrival OF the steamship Amer
lea at Bermuda, relieves grave anxieties
This vessel left MarseiIies June 3 carrying
10 passengers and forty members of the
c'ew. and was due to arrive on tho 10Th
There had been absolutely no report from
her since she left the Azores on tho 1Ith
and when week had passed and no word
came 1t was feared that she had struck q
derenct and had feundered. But tho own
ing company expressed entire confidence
in the ability OF her commander, Captain
Biche, TO bring his vessel safely into port.
1t appears that he has already had an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04

experience OF this sort Some years ago
when IN command Of a ship running to New
Orleans from Mediterranean port her en-
gines broke down. and he persisted In max
ing his own way, refusing all offers Of as
sistance. He reached port just two weeks
late. the same length OF time that the
America was overdue. It rarely happens
nowadays that an ocean steamer is lost
without immediate report The tracks OF
commerce are well occupied, and the
chances OF disaster causing the complete
development and disappearance of a vessel
are extremely slight. Nevertheless. there
is always anxiety for any ship that is more
than a week tardy In appearing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04
Bringing Motor Maniacs to Reason
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Even more than the general public, own
ers OF automobiles are interested If only for
selfish reasons in restraining and Furnishing
those of their number who trespass too far
upon the publics rights in streets and high
ways The offenders are Comparatively
few but the public wrath once aroused
might recognize the distinction, and drastic
legislation would perhaps punish the inno-
cent with the guilty. Laws of this nature
may be expected unless there is an aban-
Comment of the attitude of stubborn re-
sistance to law and disregard OF public
rights which has characterized too many
owners and drivers of motor cars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04
Not Often.
When these pyrotechnic glories

When these pyrotechnic glories
Are displayed across the sky
Do we think about the stories
OF the men in days gone by?
Do we think on deeds of daring?
Do we think how mighty minds
Set this stalWart country faring
Forth to the propitious winds?
Do we think about the toiling
And the watching In the night,
And the suffering and despoilinS
Braved in reverence of the Aghtf
AS we see the gaudy beauty
OF these fires Of festal glow,
Do we think about the duty
And the gratitude we owe?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04
SHOOTING STARS.
A Sense of Danger.

'Why don't you celebrate the Fourth of
July like the rest of us?" asked the aggres-
sive citizen. Aren't you proud of your
country?'
Yes" answered the nervous man: I'm
proud of my country. But 1 think great
deal of my children, too"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04

Count Boni de Casteliane has completed
his probationary qualifications for full
membership IN the Down and Out Club"
having been first bounced by his wife and
now by the French Chamber OF Deputies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04

OF course the national democratic COM
mittee will disclaim any responsibility
for, or interest in. the gambling parapher-
MALTA found on Chairman Tom Taggart's
premises at French Lick Springs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04

II nobody was allowed to shoot off a
hrecfacker today unless he qualified by
recltns the Declaration of Independence
the problem of making the Fourth safe
and sane would be neatly solved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04

A good many thousand patriots demon
strated their devotion to the republican
principles established one hundred and
thirty years ago by roofing hard for their
local base ball teams today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04

Now the bakeries OF Chicago are found
70 De unsanitary. Truly, OF the Windy CITY
food industries 1t may be said that there
Is 10 health In them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04
He Certainly Got Cheated.
From the Atlanta Journal.

From the AtIanta JOuFnAI.
The prohibition candidate for governor
of Pennsylvania says that his nomination
cost him only $50 Most people Will think
even then that he paid too much for 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04
Bound to Find Fault.

1.-THE Declaration of Independence was a
great document" said the patriotic citizen.
''Oh, 1 don't know" answered the habit
ual Pathfinder. I don't altogether agree
with It's spelling and punctuation and some
Of the men who signed it were shockingly
bad writer's
"a holiday ain gwinter do man much
good said Uncle Eben, when de biggest
part of de celebration consists of a head
ache next mornin'."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04
Broad as It's Long.

From the Chicago News.
OF course there is always the danger
that il we make the iceman give US full
weight he viii raise the price again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04

This is not much of cold wave bur
twill serve until something more like the
real thing develops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04

There are two classes OF citizens who fail
to appreciate Independence day in the spirit
of today's celebration, the firemen and the
street sWeepers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04

1t is said that one of the items of young
Thaw's defense will be that he carried a
pistol for more than three years That
doesn't sound convincing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04

When Mr.. Bryan mentions Congressman
Hearsts conspicuous services to the par
ty'' he may be speaking in a purely Pick
wickian sense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04

II every bang today is sign Of patriot
&c heart throb this country is in state Of
acute palpitation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04
All They Want Is Free Beer.

From the Houston Post.
contemporary declares: The anarchist
Graves free living, free riot and freedom
from work Go way, man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04
What Divorces Show.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
Divorce statistics indicate that in about
three cases out of ten it would have been
better to have loved and lost and still bet
ter never to have loved at all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04

Mr.. Bryan does not relish the possibility
of keeping muzzle on for two years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04
A Serious Doubt,

'Bliggins says he sometimes finds he for
gets to pay his debts"
IT never could be quite sure answered
the suspicious person, whether he finds he
forgets to pay 'em or whether he finds 1t
pays to forget en-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04
Send Him to Panama.
the PhiladelpAia Record.

From the Phiisdslphia Record.
II is quite probable that the Russian
douua would be willing to appreciate al
most any amount Of money above $4,000
to send the car on his travels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04

NOW will you be good?" demands the
car. as he bangles the crown lands before
the eyes OF the Russian peasants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04
Pure Food.

From the Knoxville Journal
The American people are very busy; but
some of them have made up their minds to
know something about what they are eat
ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04
sick Market.

From the Providence Journal.
The stock market continues very sick and
nobody knows the address OF the doctor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04
A Cold Deal.
From the Pm

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
There is no ice trust, either. The big
companies have merely caught the public
In little game of freeze-out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04

Which is better. an unsatisfied yearning
for fireworks or a crippled hand?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04

The short fuse is the straight path to the
hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04

OIn order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence, letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed TO any individual
connected with the once, but simply TO
THE STAR. or to the Editorial or Busd-
ness Departments. according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04
Prosperity

On the Fourth of July,
1t Is then you may learn
How the fates we defy
We have money to burnt
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-05

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. his Investigation
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-14
PLEASED WITH 2ND
GOVERNOR PRAISES SOLDIERS OF
 INFANTRY REGIMENT.
Returns from selma Encampmenf ane Leaves With His Stan fer Mo-
 bile to Review the

Hearty praise and commendation was uttered of the 2nd Regiment Infantry. Alabama National Guard. now in sum- mer practice camp near Selma, by Gov ernor Jelks, who returned from an in- spection of the command. with hts staff. yesterday morning, and left last night for Mobile.
 ing eneampment than Camp Joe Wheel er," said Governor Jelks yesterday. land I understand that the discipline maintained Is in every way highly creditable to the regiment"
 The chief executive was enthusiastic over the conditions about the camp as he saw 1t. During Thursday. he. as Commander in Chief of the National Guard of the State. inspected the regi- day morning. Before his departure, the Governor and his stan were entertain ed by Colonel c. R. Bricken of the com mand at dinner. <.
 General R. F. Ligon. Inspector Gen eral of the Guard, also spoke highly oi the camp of the 2nd. He reported that he found good order, fine discipline and marked attention to those things whiek go to make up the good soldier. The regiment presented an attractive ap' pearance on dress parade, he said, ant he was especially pleased with the in terest shown by the regimental officers and the men in the feature of targel practice. The plan of having compan! | mess, he said, was proving satisfac | tory.
 The Governor and his stan left las evening for Mobile. where he will in
 spect Camp Barry l.. Holt, where th' l 3rd Regiment Infantry is in camp to i day Tomorrow Governor Jelks, mem
 bers of his staff and other milita'!
 men will spend the day at Point Clear
 across the bay from Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-14
DIR. BUCHANAN. THE sREcIALASE Treats Without the Kniaa.

ptseases of women. pilas. fistula. strte- ture. skin. kidney. blad dder. private ana Eso- tal dtseases nervous diseases and c9nSupA- tion treated with electricity; 9yphtlis same treatment as Hot sprines: sisetrISsa i,%snS ou'h''
 Hours Q to S: office over kanoy hncnenS sAsz A-@~ua- AontGomerTs ALA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-14
DEATHS IN A MONTH
1aONTGOMERY's GOOD HEALTH
 RATE IN JUNE.
There Were sixty-nine Deaths and Ftf- ty-sax Blrths--snnitRFy Conditions are Being InsprOved--In-
 apectiOn of Meats.


 The monthly report of the Sanitary Department of Montgomery was com pleted yesterday and filed with Mayor Teague The report shows that dur 4ng the month of June there occurred withta the city of Montgomery a total of sixty-nine deaths, fourteen more thar were registered during the month of June, 1905.
 This increase in deaths in Montgom- cry is due, in the main, to increased mortality among infants and children of tender age. Climatic conditions, su- perinduced by improper diet, Is respon- sjble fo. much of the sickness rrcval- ent during the summer months, ana to which young children so easily suc- cumb This fact is evidenced by the number of deaths of children under the age of 10 years. as shown in the state ment, which, by the way, Is the last re- port of the department to be compiled by Chief Clerk John | Farley. He will become City Clerk of Montgomery Monday.
 The existence of typhoid and mala- rial fever in our city cannot be denied but the report does not indicate any large number of cases. The ability oi physfcians to cope with the situation is apparent, when 1t is noted that only four deaths are attributed to typhoid fever ard only one to malarial fever during June.
 Of the number of deaths reported sixteen were white males and thirteei white females; eighteen were negro males and twenty-two negro females Total whites. twenty mine; negroes forty.
 The causes of death as shown in tn: phvstcian's certificates were as follows Railroad accident, 1; alcoholism, 1; ap oplexy, q; Bright's disease, 4; cancer of stomach. 2; congestion of brain. congestion of lungs, 1; congestion O stomach. 1; infantile conN ulsIpns. 3 cardiac dropsy. l; entero coilus. IF nalarial fever, l; typhoid fever I rastro enteritis, 8; heart failure. 2 vaivular lesion of heart, 1; cerebra
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-14

hemorrhage, g; homicide. stab wound in throat, 1; iIeo colitis, l; indamma- tion of bowels. 2; meningitis l; neph- ritis, 3; old age, 1; paralysis. 3; peri tonitfs, 2; pneumonia, ,; puerpural eclampsia, g. pyaernia, 1; septicaemia, ?; tetanus neonatorum. 1; tuberculosis pulmonalis, 5; unknown, l; total. Ss.
 Ages of decedents: Under year. 14; from to 5, 10; from to 10, 1; from 10 to 90, 5: from 20 to 30. [; from 30 to 40. &; from 4O to 50, 12; from 90 to GO, g; from 60 to 70, G.; from 70 to 80, T; Deaths by wards: Ward 1, 12; Ward 2, Il; Ward 5. g.; ward !. A; Ward 5, T; Ward 6. 8: Ward :, 8.
 Civil conditions of decedents: Chill dren under 10 years, 25; single. over ten years of age, 10; married. 2l; wid- owed. 9; unknown, 4.
 Nativity of decedents: Montgomery. 2s, other parts of Alabama, le: Geor- gia, ?; Kansas, 1; LouIisana, l; New York, 1; Ohio, l South Carolina, 2; Texas. =; not stated. 1S.
 Places of interment: Cakwood Gem etcry, i9; Billingslea Cemetery, l; Westcott's Cemetery. 2; shipped to oth- CT cities, IT. ,.. Two deaths occurred at the County Poor House. and one at the woman Home. Five deatiIs occurred at private | infrmaries. - -
 Thirty eight white and twepty-two negro births were registered during the | past month. a total of sixty.
 A large amount of work has been done by the inspectors in looking after tha sanitary conditions In the city. The number of inspections aggregated 0,O0o. Work was begun looking to the exter- nina.ion of the mosquito, and corps | of men with a team and everytnihs necessary for the proper carrying ou' of the Mayors order were put in ser
 vice.
 pervision of Capt Peyton Blob, have | kept the city free from accumulatlons
 The sanitary and storm water sew
 CTS have been flushed daily from olt' ferent points. ported during the past month. one iron ward and one from Ward [. cast of snnaIipox was removed from Ward !
 There were offered for ante-morteu
 meat inspection the following number of animals: Beef cattle, 9l5; hogs, llo sheen, 1s3; goats, 2s: calves, l54; total l1,407.
 on hoof for causes stated: Cattle to' moor for human food. 20; hogs too poor Ii. calf too young, 1; goat, 1; total 23
 Number allowed to go to slaughter
 1884.
 The following animals or part
 thereof were condenSled, rendered an'
 tanked on account of diseased condi
 tions; one beef. extensive bruises
 weighing 800 pounds; 1 beef tuoereu
 losis, weighing 300 pounds oruise
 roaafs cut away, 80 pounds; beef liv
 ers diseased. weighing 70 pounds; ho
 flyers weighing 70 pounds. Tots amount of meat condemned and tanke The inspectors on duty at the slaugh ter house, in addition to the toregoinl