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The Health of Washington.

1t is a convincing reply that the District
Commissioners make to the ill-considered
charge that Washington is the most I'M
healthy city in the country. The charge
ought never to have been made, but being
made the disproof should be as emphatic
as possible. The death rate of Washington
is shown to be lower than that of Augusta,
Me-; Atlanta, Ga. Annapolis, Md; Lynch
burg, Va: Key West, Fla; Jacksonville,
Fla; Mobile. Ala; Savannah, Ca; Saratoga,
N. Y; San Antonio. Texas; San Francisco,
Cal: Wilmington, N. c.; Troy, N. Y;
Richmond, Va. and San Diego, Cal. The
death rate of Washington is essentially the
same as that of Memphis the city in which
the charge against Washington was given
publication.
The death rate in Washington Is some
what higher than In a number of large
cities because of the high death rate among
the colored population. There are more
colored people in Washington than in any
other city In the United States-more than
in New Orleans. the metropolis of the
black belt. Thousands of Washingtons
colored citizens live in poor streets, in poor
quarters, eat poor food and are neglecful
of those matters of hygiene which more
favored persons in more favored neighbor-
hoods can easily observe. The mortality
among these people from tuberculosis is
high and it is scarcely fair to charge this
dread malady against the city. The cOlored
death rate Is 2SS1 per thousand and the
white death rate is only 1915 per thousand.
the average being 2O.9 per thousand in
habitants. Yet with population of more
than 100000, with nearly one-third of this
population colored, the death rate in WASH
ington is lower than in large number Of
cities of from ten to fifty thousand popu-
lation, and with a much smaller proportion
of colored to white.
Washington does not claim to have
achieved the perfection of healthfulness,
but her citizens are working along these
lines of endeavor and expect to reach the
goal. Take for example the matter of
water supply. The river which supplies
Washington with water is less subject to
contamination than the source of the water
supply of hundreds of other cities In the
United States. The Potomac is noun
| tain river pouring out of cloud-high hills
and rushing through rocky gorges. But to
add to safety sand filtration plant has
| been constructed at heavy expense. and is
| In operation. Every drop of water flowing
| from the faucets and hydrants of Wash
ington is filtered. This is step ahead OF
many cities that are called great Nearly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-13
The DAYTON Convention.

So far as the Endorsement Of their two
senators was concerned. the Ohio repub-
leans took the only ground compatible
with good politics and good sense. To have
turned them down. or damned them with
faint and grudging praise. would have
been an act of injustice and of great folly
in a campaign year. The action taken in
sures the activity of both men in the fight,
which may develop into one Of much siren
uousness. Mr.. Foraker is easily the most
popular speaker in the state. and Mr.. Dick
has won his spurs as campaign manager.
For the rest we may attribute the action on
the tariff to the surviving influence of Mr..
Hanna, who was the first to raise the stand
pat banner. Eventually" the word used
in connection with tariff revision. is a neg
ligible concession. and hardly worth con-
sdering. Still. tariff revision Is coming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-13
4 leader and His Follower.

The nictlre presented at Louisville last
night-Mr. watterson escorting Mr.. Bryan
10 the speakers stand and hailing MIN as
the democracy's leader-appeals to the
imagination. but how about the judgment!
Where may be found two men further apart
on all the vital issues of the dayF
Mr.. Bryan Is as much of free silver man
today as in 1906, when he staked everything
upon that issue. Mr.. Watterson Is as much
of a gold man today as In 1896, when ne re-
fused to compromise with what he boldiy
characterized as dishonor. and bolted the
Bryan ticket.
Mr.. Bryan Is an advocate of what Is
called anti-imperiallsm. He would II nc
could haul down the flag in the Phiilppines'
In Porto Rico. and probably in Hawai-. To-
morrow In his view of the case Uncle sam
In those countries is an oppressor' ana
should get out. Mr.. Watterson wants the
flag to stay. In his opinion. 1t flies IN hohor
There and is doing good. He has no rear
that Caesarism will grow out Of the en-
,argement of our boundaries and the gov
eminent of our new possessions
Mr. Rryan. although revenue 'tarirl
man. does not or did not. meet with MT.
watterson's approval. AS member OF the
House in the winter of 1884 he helped 10
draft and to pass the Wilson tariff Dill,
which Mr.. Watterson condemned even be-
fore Mr.. German put his protection hanos
on it. In Mr.. Watterson's opinion eX-
nressed at the time the House democrats
failed TO redeem the promises of the plat
form upon which the party had been re-
turned to power.
And as to government ownership OF rail-
roads, Mr.. Bryan's latest fad, or policy, or
what you will, Mr.. Watterson CONSIDERS
that a dangerous sort of moonshine, I'M
democratic, un-American. and not 10 De
thought Of The adoption of such poilcy
would spell ruin, and Mr.. Watterson Is
certain that the people are not In a humor
to ruin themselves
What sort of a leader then Is Mr.. Bryan
so far as Mr. Watterson is concerned! or'
put the other way, what sort OF a foiiower
is Mr. Watterson so far as Mr. Bryan IS
concerned? One points one way. and the
other the opposite way. That simple oiu
f1apdoodle cry of Turn the rascals out
will do for the cross roads and for rural
rabble-rousers, but 1t doesn't fit a man OF
MIR. Watterson's proportions and expert
ence. He knows that party must nave
policy and be prepared to do something
or If entrusted with power 1t Will wreck
itself and greatly injure the country lie
knew this before 1892, but. many other
people do he knows it better now.
Mr.. Watterson's prayer resembles that of
the old maid on her knees in sort OF
despair: Anybody, Lord. but send him
QUICK He is not choice. Mr.. Bryan Is
the hero of a big hurrah, and Mr.. Waiter
son not only wants democratic Presi-
dent, but wants him quick -.+.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-13
Lynch Talk.

The Alexandris- county crimes seem to be
followed by loud outbreak of "lynch-talk"
Newspaper reports say that this talk comes
from sober and iaw-abiding citizens of
the county This is probably inaccurate. 1t
would seem to be a contradiction in terms.
There is little doubt that Of this so-called
'lynch-talk" nine parts are talk to one
part of LYNCH" but 1t must be disagree
able noise to the real people OF Aiexan-
dria county. 1t is very foolish to rant after
the commission of crime. The citizens
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-13
To a Straw Hat.

Away with thee. creature ofcerror!
Too long have you ventured to stay.
The weather man falls into error:
You're leading his judgment astray.
The mercury ought to be falling
To autumn's mild mark on the glass:
Yet it climbs with speed that's appalling
To watch you and grin as you pass.
Go hence with the collar that's trailing
Round the neck in limp folds neglige;
With the trousers whose belt oft seems
failing,
And the shirtings of vivid display.
Take with you the garb unromantic
OF lasses athletic in taste:
The white footwear that looks so gigantic
And likewise the peek-a-boo waist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-13

The Humberts are to be Professionally re-
leased. The French police may have some
| idea of keeping an eye on them to see If
| they have any of the spoils put by for a
rainy day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-13

~ In order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence. letters to THE sfAn
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the ONCE but simply to
THE STAB, or to the Editorial or Busi-
ness Departments, according to tenor OF
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-13

Almost any candidate, however indepen-
dent, would rather be under obligations to
the practical politicians than to be side
tracked to private life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-13

Some of the old railway men are inclined
to insist that it Is a hardship at this stage
of their careers to go to the interstate COM
merce commission TO learn to run their
business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-13

1t is always a delicate matter to start a
war in any place where there are large
American interests that may call for pro-
lection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-13

Mr.. Cannon manages to enjoy full
share of banquets and ovations without be-
ing obliged to take himself too seriously as
a presidential possibility.
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Agreement.

From the st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Five Central American states are said to
have planned a joint revolution for Novem-
Der /. The incredible part Of the story is
that the five have agreed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-13

After all. the real question in Ohio poll
tics invariably seems to be whether there
is to be real harmony in the republican
party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-13
SHOOTING STARS.
A Confession.

"You don't care much for social forms"
mo" answered Mr.. Cumrox. Its kind
Of hard to get used to r. S. v. p when
you've been accustomed to C. o. D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-13

A great many words In the reformed
spelling list are words that were being
reformed by popular custom anyhow.
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Typhoid.
From the Troy Record.

From the Troy Record
The after-vacation crop of typhoid is be-
ing gathered. II those who indulge in out
ings would be as careful Of sources OF dis
ease as they are when at home there would
be less typhoid development in the early
autumn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-13

There Is no objection to PATHS making
another farewell tour IL she will travel In
cOgnitO and not sing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-13

Mr.. Hearst very seldom gets exactly what
he wants. And yet he surprises people by
setting as much as he does.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-13

There is no doubt that Havana harbor' is
safer place for United States warships
than it used to be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-13

Stensland's mind is said to be unbal-
anced His books show he was bad hand
at balances of any kind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-13

President Palma has shown great deal
of foresight in Immediately putting the war
on q cash basis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-13

However, II Mr.. Littlef1eld has occasion
for any further help he will not call on
Mr.. Gompers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-13

"Dafs dis to say bout hot weather,
said Uncle Eben; ut has it's hardships, but
it's a pow'ful good excuse for loafin'."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-13

Cuba never did take much interest in
these peace discussions at The Hague.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-13
Vindication.

"What do you think of this idea Of SPELL
ing reform?'
Its all right" answered Farmer Corn
tossel. I'm glad to see it. l allus did
want something to happen to take the con-
cet out O. the school teacher that used to
lick me fur not dom things his way"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-13
The Constant Kicke

The constant kicker.
To my custom I am sticking
With my customary skill.
There is not much use in kicking,
But there's none in keeping still.
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One of the Absorbed.

"Was your business merged in that big
dea1?"
NO" answered the trust victim: Sub
merged" t.-.i
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-13
DIR. Miles
New Heart Cure

Will strengthen the nerves and muscles Of the
hesrt and the fainting spells. together with all
othe: heart troubles. will disappear.
-Four years ago was very low with heart trou-
BIZ, could hardly walk. One day had fainting
spell, and thought l would die. Soon after be-
gan using Dr. Miles Heart Cure, and after taking
three bottles feel that am cured."-MRS. Eff
FIH CLOUGH, Ellsworth Falls Maine.
The first bottle viii benefit If not. the druggist
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-07
GIGGLINa CoNTRIvANCEs.

One day had Laughing streak and everything that
did anybody else did, seemed funny to that
had to laugh at it. That afternoon played ball and
Of the boys hurt little and had to laugh
at that While was laughing stray dog ran in and
threw That made me laugh more heartily than
ever. Later, went out hunting and I laughed so
the game away. Then used trees for targets and
the only of the boys that could hit the tree at
every shot and of course, had to laugh at my
and the ]uck Of my friends Then went duck hunt
ing and laughed to make the ducks come, and then
when they did made much noise that they flew away
When went back home the boys said that had scared
all the ducks, but had my fun that too went to
supper and laughed at everything that said After
supper we all went out the water and I wriggled
around till had everybody afraid of capsizng and then
I laughed at them. Harry Roberts,
Fifth Grade. Enderlin, n D.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-07
THE BURIED FORESTS OF NEW JERSEY.

An industry, the like Of which does not exist any
where else in the world furnishes of people in
Cape May county, New Jersey, with remuneratve en-
ployment and has made comfortable fortunes for many
citizens It is the novel business Of mining cedar trees
digging from far beneath the surface immense logs Of
sound and aromatic cedar The fallen and submerged
forests Of southern New Jersey discovered
first beneath the Dennisve swamps seventyfve years
ago. and have been of constant interest to geo
ogsts and scientists generally ever since There are
standing the present day such specimens
of the anywhere the face Of the globe are
found embedded in the deep muck of the Dennisville
swamp says the Scientific American.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-07
THE *MAKE-UP'' STAYED ON.
Fifth Grade.

One time some girls and decided to have play
was the only one who had short hair chosen to
be the man. only lacked moustache but l was de-
termined to have First thought OF using burnt
matches. Then remembered that i had been painting
the day before and that there some black paint
left went home and painted moustache on my upper
lip and goatee on my chin When was thru thought
was very handsome but wanted to look still better,
so put red paint my cheeks, backened eyebrows
and smeared magnesia over my cheeks When l
looked the glass hardly knew myself and neither did
the GIRLS for they screamed when they me- We had
fine time "acting' that afternoon. When went home
washed my face, but the paint came of in streaks and
nv complexion was streaky for some time after that.
Seventh Grade Stella D. Robertson,
HallOck. MINI.
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ALL HE WOULD DO.

This summer it became my duty to NOW the lawn. It
went nicely all until toward the end Of vacation
when my work grew rather tesome and all kinds of trou
bles began One day very early and began to tell
how much going TO do that day, but before I
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-07
A TOWN OF INVENTORS
NOT PLAIN BUSTING.


One day little Alice decided after her mother had gone
away VISIT to call in of her paymaes to help
clean the hardwood floors But that seemed too hard for
them Bessie said Lets oil the piano with the oil
that your uses the foor.' They took the oil
and went to work. but Alices mother home before
they thru She went in the paor and asked what
they doing They said they cleaning the piano.
She did not notice what they using but when Alice
called her mother when they had finished she that the
piano very streaked: Ace's mother glad that
her little girl had tried to help her. but sorry that
the piano was streaked. Leila Wilson,
B Sixth Grade. @5@L - Flandreau, S. D.
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THE JOURNAL JUNIOR,
we such experience again, for such ride and
experience with IS streak" was plenty for u.s.
Ninth Grade. 81 ~ Martha Kruempel,
y .-s"s La Moure, N. D.


= FOR THE WEARING OF RING:
Two little girls tiptoed very softly into the barn;
Of john Near at hand stood pail Of red paint, sug
costing fun May, usually termed "The Mischievous,"
the i" face Of S
too pale. Jane you re awfuly bold let's see You do
it. Jane was reluctant at first thinking how angry
would be when he awoke but she yielded at last
to her companions entreaties when May said she would
let her her ring. valanty Jane took the brush
dripping with paint, and attacked her victim: John
awoke with start and the girls to hide, one be-
hind box and the other in barrel. In few min
utes John, at undecided, in to tell James
mother who, when she John forlorn figure burst
into Laughter He turned at that and went right to the
barrel and brought took her into the house
Then Mrs. Staples looked sterner. "Jane Just look
at that streak of red paint your clean Dress You
shall wear that streaked dress to school for week.
burst into and tried to explain but 1t was
useless She had to meet her fate and altho very muc
ashamed the next morning that same dress was Pps
mitted "S@: ~ Isabelle E. Love,
Ninth Grade Cokato MIMI
ENv1ED FOE LANTERNS
One Hallowe zen when talking over where
we would 60 next, the party noticed the north
lights dancing in streaks in the sky They seemed
rd gfeea yeow recolored and
other tints, too We watched the northern lights for
about quarter Of hour, and then went to do some
more pranks and have fun. We put candles
in place of the short stubs in the JACKIE lanterns and
lighted them, that would be ready to show them
at the first house to- How wished that we
Would not they be enough to brighten anybody? Be-
cause such night one would expect anything so
beautiful ~-c. Harold B. Mckay,
Seventh Grade. Argyle, MIMI
Ea7~ - A BOTTLE OF RED INK.
When first began my education, nothing pleased me
much having the teacher hand me my paper cor
rected red ink Those red marks seemed artistic to
my youthful mind that thought should be truly happy
if might only have bottle Of red ink Of my own 1t
seemed impossible to convince mama, tho. But went
to school morning with nickel tied safely in the
Of my handkerchief shut eyes tight until
was: past the candy store. Then 1 went and pur
chased my red ink r did not mention the matter to
mama, but took the bottle upstairs My, it wrote beau
tifuy! When it grew dusk took the ink to the win
to my heart content. When was called
supper jumped up and overturned the BOTTLE sending
bright red streak the carpet In my efforts to
stop it, my hands covered with red ink and large
streaks down the front Of my apron. will let
wonder what said to From that day until this,
the telltale streak on the carpet
Sixth Grade. "--~s-Mary Manahan,
a>4~ Chatfeld, MINI.
...sF~ ~>~7~ Z
PIECE OF CARDBOARD.
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A PIECE OF CARDBOARD.

ttDear, your train is about start Good bye, and
hope you will have pleasant journey home - rs.
sEverythng will be all right, auntie. Uncle Tom is
to meet at Marion. Good bye.'' .-,
Helen had been visiting her aunt in the city 1t was
only two months had left home but it seemed
q long time since she had the familiar faces. Let
me SEE, said Helen to herself Afer bought Marys
doll Lanes top, had IS cents left She took out
purse count her and found that her ticket
gone. How frightened she was! II have lost my
tcket!'' she cried. - What will Uncle Tom do when the
train comes and am not thereto Helen about to
cry when she heard conductor CALL sT1ckets! Tick
cts, please He waited for Helen to speak Presently
she said 81 have lost nay ticket, sr Then you must
get off at the next station She had hardly aghted at
the station when a hand laid her shoulder and
voice said 9 Helensg How did you come here's" She
turned and her Uncle Tom oh, uncle! Can it be
you9 lost my ticket and the train will start in
minute" After short time she again seated in
Uncle Tom how did you come here instead Of
waiting for at Maron9,, 1T went into another
to see some folks and started before got off,
It the wrong train and that is how came to be here
How did you lose your sticket7' 49,
*I did not exactly lose il, said Helen 1T gave it
to aunt to hold and forgot it, AS Helen and her Uncle
Tom alighted at Marion, she said, IT believe it was
streak Of luck which brought you. How should have
reached home without friends money9'' ~.-s--...
Seventh Grade. ~>s~:ss~ -. Blythe Melville,
! ->~~ .Sss. - New Rockford, N D.
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AT A FEARFUL WONDERFUL SPEED.

ttHuh, you are afraidl'' 'tI2 not there!''
ttBut father said not to ride him, because it
is not safe (Of obedience sake that
refused to join my sister. = zsz.>s $50
II going to ride him. anyway said that person
lofty, she went toward the stable With fear and
envy cutching my heart, watched her approach the
colt which father had purchased the day before By
eoaxing and peting shemanaged to mount his
back Then there came q scream; and brown
streak by blue fast disappearing down the
Ten minutes later, father found much frightened
and fororn, tho unhurt, heap, lying in the mud The
next day we received runaway colt had been
caught in the neighboring village. And still my sister
insists that did not away with her. But
this time L think, crcamstantia1 evidence convcts.
Tenth Grade *s: Roberta Reid,
Sleepy Eye, Mimi.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-07
THE BEAUTIFUL WEST. :

In the days usually long and the sun
sets about o'clock One day watching the
sun set saw all kinds Of beautiful colors in it, It was
large and red and appeared low the horizon far in
the distance It looked tho it full of fire. The
light sparkled in the windows of the houses After
awhile it began grow dark for the beautiful red
sreaks of light that did not want to follow the sun out
of sight Every night after that used to watch the
sun as it was setting in its beautiful colors.
Sixth Grade ". Edward Proux,
= =t@z*. Argyle MINI.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1906-09-24
wRECK ON L. & N.
DeraIIed Freight Cars Delay All Pas
senger Trains.

DeraIIed Freight Cars Delay All Pas-
senger Trains.
The derailing of a number OF cars
on northbound freight train No. II, OF
the MONTGOMERY and Mobile division
louisville and Nashville Railroad be
tween Boiling and Greenville early
last evening, delayed all trains on the
dIvision and made it necessary toSsend
Louisville and Nashville passenger
trains over the Western road by way
of Selma. , a.
Train No. 8 which is scheduled TO
leave Montgomery for Mobile at 1888
o'clock at night, did not get away
until o'clock in the morning. 1t pre-
ceeded to Selma, and thence to Floma-
ton. No. 81. which usually leaves Mont
gomery at 3:22 o'clock in the morning.
also went by way of Selma. While
trains Nos. 2 and 90. northbound. were
sent around by the Dallas county city
on their way to this point
The wreck was caused by the de-
Yailment of a car while the train was
running at high rate of speed. other
cars following: were piled up in
heap, effectually blocking traffic for
hours.
The Montgomery wrecking crew was
sent to the scene of the accident ana
worked all night In an effort TO clear
the road. It was expected at an carry
hour this morning that traffic would
he resumed between o'clock ana y
o'clock this morning.