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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04
Choosing the New Doctor.

washington's public school system Is sick.
some think seriously so, others think OF
passing ailment that will yield to treatment.
There are symptoms of disorders which can
be cured by rigorous measures of exercise
and strong tonics. The patient has fallen
into a low state of nerves and a high state
OF excitability. The old family physician
has stepped aside and the members OF the
family-new members. somewhat unaccus-
toned to the responsiblity-are sitting
around anxiously asking what Is to be done.
Some urge that the patient be placed in the
care of a distinguished specialist from
distance. who shall be engaged to come
here to take exclusive care of the patent.
But the family's funds are not large enough
TO permit a big fee. sufficient to command
the services of the very best school doctors.
and there is serious doubt whether sec
ond-cla specialist is up TO the job An
other part of the family is of the opinion
that what the patient needs is not an alien
specialist. but a local practitioner who
knows its constitution. understands its ills
and is capable of applying the remedies
that are required, neighborhoOd physician,
In fact who has often talked the case over
with the old family doctor. who is. indeed,
a member of the family himself.
When a patient is very sick and the fam
fly doctor is at the end of his rope he often
calls in distinguished colleagues from dis
lance for a consultation. but their advice
only is sought, He does not give up the
case. When "A surgeons services are need
ed only the best to be secured will serve
but when he has performed his operation he
retires and leaves the physician to work
the cure. Congress has done all the surgery
work that this case calls for-some people
believe that it has done too much. What
Is wanted now Is reliable doctor in whom
the relatives Of the patient can repose inn
plicit confidence, who knows the case. who
can tell just how far stimulants and soda
tives can be safely used, when to scold the
patient and when TO soothe.
1t Is exceedingly doubtful whether the
family can find a physician outside of
Washington who can treat this case with
the intelligence and the success of a local
practitioner The very advent of a stranger
is apt to cause the patient to become more
nervous and less controlled than before.
This is not a case OF usual character. The
ailment is not simple one. but 1t is compli-
Gated. There are conditions here which would
battle either a southern doctor or a north
ern one. unaccustomed to just such difficult
ties and embarrassments. There is prob
ably not case like 1t in the United States,
and the chances for a mistake the part
of strange physician are infinite.
II the family finally decides to call upon
an outsider to take this case he should be
a man of such prestige, such high attain
Inents, such wide experience with all va
rieties of school diseases a man Of such
certainty of immediate and marked success
that there can be and will be no question,
no doubt. no fear whatever. This patient
is too sick for experiments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04

Ii is always in order to organize a new
party-on paper Summer, however is the
favorite season for the amusement When
people are hot and tired they read, when
they read at all, yarns which are interest
Ing upon their face. and make no heavy
draft upon the reflections.
Just now there comes out of the west the
story OF political movement of great i'm
portance which is to rpen by 1908 and
throw both OF the old parties into conster-
nation. Democrats. republicans, and popu-
lists OF national reputation are engineer
ing 1t. and when the time comes will re-
nounce their old Affiliations. and muster
together under the new banner. A national
convention will be held in advance OF the
national convention OF the old parties. a
presidential ticket nominated. and an ap-
peal made to the electorate on platform
denouncing machine bosses and trusts
Now In the name of the merciful Moses
why should any democrat or any republican
leave his party on either of those issues
Are not both bosses and trusts sufficiently
under the ban parties are already organ
izedT For almost two years the old parties
have been wing with each other as to
which could do the most TO ringsters and
to monopolies- Bosses local and national
vi bSAh SAetS nave SNit ana trusts
OF all sorts have felt the heavy hand and
the sharp tongue OF authority. What Is
called predatory wealth has never before
received more numerous or more empha tic
notices that II is human
And as for 1908, It is not difficult even
now to predict what the platforms of the
old parties will contain on the subject OF
popular as against machine rule and that
OF the necessity OF Stacking cunning" so
far as corporation greed is concerned. They
will meet the requirements of the most ex
treme men In the country. What bid is like
ly to be more eloquent or attractive?
We have then to consider old names and
their associations and drawing power. A
new party will need name, and what shall
that be7 Republicsnism recalls many nota-
bic triumphs, from Lincolns day down to
the present. while democracy although now
diluted with populisrn. is stIn associates
with Jefferson and Jackson and Tilden
Both names would appear to be good for
years OF service yet.
The present situation, confused and COM
plicated as II is, does not call for a new
party in the peoples interests. and seeding
politicians of note are not likely to be nu-
Inerous within the next two years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04
Comstock's Methods.
From the New York Post.

FROM tue New YORK Post.
Anthony Comstock and his society have
done such world of good In suppressine
the viler sort of pictures and printed mai.
ter, that 1t is pity he should. from time
TO time, discredit his work by unintelligent
activity beyond his province. This time he
has seized an Issue of the Art Student a
the Art Students League. The ofrense was
merely the reproduction of a number of
academies, or drawings from the nude
figure. This Is commonly done by other art
schools that maintain journal. The cir
cuiation of such periodicals is practically
limited to art students and those concerned
with their instruction. In an Individual
case, wrong use might conceiyably be
made OF these nudities. but to pounce upon
such publications is. as a teacher at our
league justly remarked, as absurd as to
hale the publishers of Gray's anatomy
to court for intentional pornography All
this is Greek 10 Mr.. Comstock, but II is not
Greek to some of the directors OF the SocIe-
ty for the Suppression of Vice. who owe It
to themselves and their work to restrain
his more dire vagaries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04
Cut the Weedsi

The health officers formal opinion, jus [
rendered. that weeds are in themselves not
detrimental to the public health will sur
prise and In a measure reassure many
residents of Washington, who have been
seriously concerned over the sanitary sit
uation in this city. Thanks to one of those
incomprehensible actions of Congress
which have IN the past so often resulted
In the enactment of prohibitory laws with
out the provision of means for their en-
forcenent. the District is unable at this
time to compel the cutting OF weeds grow
ing rank on private properties. The Com
mssioners do not believe they have the
right to employ the chain gang In this
work. and the controller OF the treasury
will not authorize the use of any part OF
the emergency fund to pay for the neces-
sary labor I'm cases where the property
owners refuse to keep their lots In good
order. Therefore the city Is plentifully sup
piled with thick growths OF weeds OF all
kinds. and fears have been expressed lest
they are contributing to the Ill health OF
the community
1t is probably true. as the health officer
reports, that there Is no more harm In the
weeds themselves than In any other vege-
table growths. But there can be- no DOUBT
that there lie q marked difference between
weed-grown lot and weii-kept garden
or park. the former being always damp and
usually III smelling and the latter well
drained and sweet The weeds are be-
lieved to harbor mosquitoes. which breed
In the small pools Of rain water that form
in the Inequalities OF the ground around
their roots They prevent svaporaticn and
conceal refuse Of an insanitary character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04

House will be clear. Bryan as the NOMINEES
for President by reclamation. and our days
in the wilderness will be at an end"
But, 1t may be asked. suppose the repub-
iicans carry the House? Wes. supcoso
they dor II they carry it against the 2ower
of Mr.. Bryan's name we may not doubt
that they are still the masters OF the situa-
ton 1t will show that no other appear
could have defeated them. The democrats
will simply have played their strongest
card and lost. But Mr.. Bryan viii still be
the strongest card they have. What other
nomination would even in those cfrcum-
stances serve them better In the presidential
race? And 1t will be for him to determine
whether he runs or not II the outlook Is
blue for him 1t will be bluer for every
other leader In his party.
This Bryan boom is a gamble, but well
justified. 1t Is the proper play Has MI.
Lewis never encountered the glib and
polite young man who meets visitors TO
race tracks and offers them for small sum
a card of tips on the days contests? His
air is at once that OF business and of per-
sonal solicitude for your fortunes. He
doesn't want you to go wrong on what Is
coming. He doesn't want you to BIO sep
arated from your coin. He wants you to
acquire the other fellows coin. But In
And so to encourage you he says Moth
ing risked. nothing won"
Hear the cry of the Bryan tipsters.
Nothing risked nothing won." Mr.. Bryan
and his friends are going to invest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04
Lewis Not a Sport.

James Hamilton Lewis regards the Bryan
boom as a blander. The effect, as he sees
It. viii be to develop Roosevelt boom.
and the Roosevelt boom in 1905 will con-
Quer the Bryan boom
Mr.. Lewis one Is forced TO believe Is no,
a dead game sport This Bryan boom ts
a bold gamble. The aim is to carry thu
next House by the aid OF Mr. Bryan's mama
and popularity. It has been demonstrated
that he is the best vote-getter in the demo.
cratic party. ano IL success Is to be achieved
chis year the party must employ Its heaviest
artillery. Hence the appeal IA Mr.. Bryan's
name. Say his friends: Give US q demo-
cratic House and 1905 win be easy. II will
be q demonstration to the country that the
tide has turned Nothing. then. can save
the republicans. The path to the White
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04
Curious.

When Mrs. Jones and Mrs Brown
On the piazzi sit them down
To chat awhile and sew a bit
And help the summer hours to fit.
Some very dreadful things they say
OF Mrs. Smith. who is away.
And later on. in quiet tones
There starts some talk of Mrs Jones
'Twixt Mrs. Brown and Mrs Smith,
Since Mrs. Jones cannot be with
The party. Fierce the comments run.
For ladies sewing must be done.
Next afternoon at or 8,
Dear Mrs. Browns the absentee.
The conversation thrives full well,
For each in turn has lots to tell.
And yet-this summer game Is queer
All kiss and say How are you, dearr'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04
Summer Shopping
by Mail.

~ HAT the wants of those of
II our customers who remove
~ from the city during the
summer months shall re-
ceive prompt and intelligent atten-
ton we have had our mail order or
ganization brought to high state
of efficiency.
1t will be very material aid to
us, however, if Our customers will,
when ordering items to be charged,
state full name and city address un-
der which the account is carried.
This should be done in each individ-
tai order, as it enables our book
keepers to identify the account and
avoids delay in forwardance of
goods. Communications should be
directed Woodward & Lothrop,
Mail Order Department, Washing
ton, D. c."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04
Simple Justice.
From the indianapolis Star.

The guiding principle of the British gov
ernments proposal regarding the constitu-
ton to be granted to the Transvaal is that
no difference shall be made between Briton
and Boer and that to each shall be extend
ed the fullest privileges Of British citixen-
ship. The government seems disposed to
pat itself on the back for this iiberality.
but 1t is only an act OF simple justice. To
grant anything else than equal rights to
sooner or later result In another rebellion
against British imposition by these Dutch
South Africans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04
DIR. Miles
Restorative Nervine

completely cured and others being cured every
day:
Doctors treated ME for several years. but I grew
worse / would have such awful FITS. cannot
tell my awful suferings. druggist recommended
DR.. Miles Nervine, and bought bottle. and
found 1t helped me, and took three more and am
menced taking 1t. do hope the time will come
when everybody win know that your medicine
cures these awful hts."-JOHN LEWIS, Clarion,
Pa.
Dr. Miles Nervine Is sold under guarantee
that your druggist viii refund your money II first
hottie does not benefit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04
Harry Lehr In Evidence.
From the Pittsburg Press.

Harry Lehr hit man the other day for
photographing him. but the reporters fail
ing to appreciate the Importance of the in
cident. neglected to report 1t with care
One account says Harry struck the man
on the beach, but Harrys friends declare
he Is too hard a fighter to hit the man
there. Some think he hit the photographer
on the wrist. others say on the ankle 1t
is not known what he used to hit the man
but certainly it was either his parasol or
reticule. The report that he hit him with
his lorgnette Is absolutely untrue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04
Apparently a Difference.
Duluth News-TrIbune

From the Duluth News-Tribune.
When q combination OF q bomb and a
mujik ends the life of grand duke 1t is
anarchy. When a combination OF a grand
duke and band OF Cossack cutthroata
volleys into mass of workmen it il the
strong hand" of Christian government
backed by all Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04

The declaration by one of the witnesses
in the Corey divorce trial that no rich New
Yorker should be permitted to take care
of a child will be Endorsed by many OF
Gotham's apartment house landlords.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04
Danger.

'Is it very dangerous to be a life-guard?'
asked the girl in the bathing suit.
Very answered the sunburned and
weary-iookng athlete. with fool people
so numerous you're liable to get such a
lot of medals for saving EN- that you re
finally weighted down so that you can't
SWIM"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04
SHOOTING STARS.
An Admission.

Henrietta" said Mr.. Meekton. SIS 1t true
that women have perception of the
comic?''
lIt must be true. Leonidas," was the an
swer. otherwise some Of them would
never marry such ridiculous men,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04
Caution.

And now" said the friend of other days,
you are rich and independent"
We'll" answered Mr. Cumrox. II am rich
all right. But when mother and the girls
are around / don't take chances on being
too independent"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04

1t may be Harry Thaw's desire to Demon
strate that he has mind enough of his own
not to be restrained by parental authority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04

1t Is rather hard amid all this uncer-
tainty about ice to have the coal trust serve
notice that now is the time TO lay In the
winters supply of fuel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04

People who want blood-curdiing literature
now skip the bandit and pirate stories and
turn to the pages OF the magazine that tells
about microbes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04

There is now disease called automo-
bilitis 1t is defined as nervous craze for
speed. The suffering of the pedestrian con-
tinues to be vaguely described as bump.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04
What They Amount To.

Although the statesman blandly fair
And most unselfish seems to be,
His arguments boiled down with care
Are generally, Vote for me-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04

1t must make the President feel that Oys-
ter Bay is q rather quiet place TO read of
the good times some of his visitors have
at Coney Island.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04

The ocean liner that produced only $3.50
in duties could not have been carrying
many American bi1lionaires.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04

1t Is remarkable that the Russian reyo-
lutionists should succeed in firing so many
shots without managing to hit Trepoff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04

The Russian government cannot be sur
prised IL Finland seizes every opportunity
to make itself disagreeable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04

Vice President Fairbanks may still have
a boom In reserve which he Is too prudent
to launch thus early in the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04

Secretary Root Is taking quite as much
interest in his journey as II 1t were In ter
ritory that could contribute votes In cam
paign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04

The rebellious Russians are growing con-
f1dent that they can produce mutinies as
fast as the government can put them down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04

John D. Rockefeller Is In such q genial
story telling mood that any sheriff should
esteem it a pleasure to arrest him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04

Everybody who gets into difficulty with
the law claims that he Is misunderstood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04

IelDhia Inauira,
From the pall.del

The indications now are that either our
sons or our sons sons Will have clear saiI-
ing and deep waterway from PhlIadeiphia
al the way down tho Delaware ana On 6
baltimore and Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-04
The Land of Suspicion.

Il am beginning to have my doubts about
that press censor" said one Russian off,
ciaL
He seems perfectly reliable" said the
other.
Yes But ne has SO many chances to read
facts and figures that his loyalty is bound
to be shaken sooner or later"
Arizona republican., 1906-09-10
MANY CONVENTIONS
 WILL MEET TUESDAY
Four of Them in Which National
 Interest Will Be Taken.

New York. Sept. 9.-Tuesday. Sep tember II, the convention of the Inde- pendence League of New York state will be called to order in New York city. The sessions probably will last two days. The league may or may not nominate full state ticket. the senti- ment being divided as to the wisdom of placing an entire ticket in the field. Some of the delegates favor nomina- tions for governor and lieutenant gov ernor only. It is regarded as a cer- tainty that William R. Hearst will be selected by the league to stand as its candidate for chief executive of the state.
 The democrats of Connecticut also will meet in Connecticut, at Hartford, to nominate candidates for the various state offices. It is expected that Thayer of Norwich will be nominated for gov ernor and John NJ. Ney of Hartford for lieutenant governor.
 On the same day the California dem- ocratic convention will meet at Sacra- mento.
 Although the republican convention which convenes at Dayton, Ohio, Tues day. is held for the nomination of can didates for secretary of state and other state offices, the pre- convention inter est is centered on the endorsement of the president and the contest of Sen atOr Dick for reelection. Notwith-
Arizona republican., 1906-09-10
ANOTHER PIITSbURG
 HIGH LIFE SCANDAL
Member of the Legislature Fatally
 Stabbed by a Wealthy Citizen.

Pittsburg. Pa. Sept. 9.-Lawrence P. Cook. d member of the Pennsylvania legislature who was renominated yes terday by the republican party. was today perhaps fatally stabbed by An drew McMillan. d justice of the peace and wealthy resident of Carnegie Cook became famous during the last legislature for being the author of the Greater Pittsburg bill. Cook is said to have been in Mrs. McMillan's com pany at the time of the stabbing. Me Milan was arrested and held without bail. McMillan claims that when his suspicious were confirme6S he was jus tified in what he did.
 It is learned that when the fight started in the room Cook was cut sev- eral times before he succeeded in escap ping in scant attire to the alley McMillan followed and stabbed htni twice more in the back as he ran. Cook succeeded in getting into a house a few doors below and the barring of the door by the woman who let him in probably saved him from being cut to pieces.
 When the fight began Mrs. McMH- Ian ran from the house to another across the street. There she barred the door and borrowed clothing to get away from the neighborhood and has up to midnight succeeded in keeping her place of retirement secret
Arizona republican., 1906-09-10
HARVARD 0ARSMEN
 ARE CAME LOSERS
Admit Their Fair Defeat and Are
 Now Seeing the Sights.

London, Sept 9.-WhiIe naturally keenly disappointed at their failure to defeat the Cambridge crew. the Har- ward Oarsmen are offering no excuses. During the five weeks spent on the Thames they exerted themselves to reach that form which they hoped would enable them to win and entered their boat in perfect condition. but this was not sufficient 10 overthrow England's crack team. which Captain Filley and his men candidly admit was too strong for them.
 The Americans rowed their best from start to finish and took advantage of every lesson they had learned since reaching England and did not lose hope until Cambridge crossed the line. The Harvard men, having completed the serious work of their visit, are devoting their last week in England to pleasure. They paid an early visit to their training quarters at Putney this morning. afterward going to Emanuel college. Cambridge, where John Harvard was educated.
 The men will go to Wrest as guests of Whitelaw Reid. the American am bassador. and return here Tuesday.
Arizona republican., 1906-09-10
HAVANA BADLY SCARED
 YESTERDAY AFTERNOON
Wild Reports of InSurgent Victories and
 Attack on ArmOred Train
Later Information Brought News of Bettered COndi- tiOn of Government Forces Renewal of Agitation FaVOring American Intervention.

Havana, Sept -9.-The government, military and other officials and the Newspaper correspondents were thrown into a state dEeSeitement this after noon by men who arrived here from Paso Real with stories that the ar mored train which left Havana Friday had met with various obstacles beyond Herradura, had been thrown from the tracks, and it's 300 men, machine guns, horses and equipment captured. As the tales were confirmed by the West ern railway officials and the first tele- graphic advices from Paso Real. they were believed to be true until authentic reports of actual occurrences were wired by those who had returned to PasO Real from the scene.
 The real facts are that Colonel Avallos, who was believed to be sur rounded in Pinar Del Rio city and the armored train made a junction at Con solaeion Del Sur, and the government forces to that extent are improved. The news of this fact caused much relief in official circles.
 The train proceeded Saturday eve ming to a point two and one third miles east of Consolation Del Sur, at which place the rails had been re- moved, and replaced a locomotive and three cars which had been thrown from the track. The insurgents attacked. but were driven off by two machine guns handled by the American, Captain Webster. It is believed that insurgents were killed to the number of fifty. but no positive estimate is available.