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williams.

When John Sharp Williams returned home
he talked to his neighbors about party
prospects, and said things we'll calculated
to make them feel comfortable It was the
thing to do. There Is but one party down
in that country. and its members. after
years Of waiting. sigh for a chance at what
Is called the national pie counter. Mr.. Will
Jams gave them hope. and fixed an early
day for its realization. 1t was such jolly
as was due his nelghbors. and read In that
latitude was all right. But 1t has been re-
produced In other sections, and 1t does not
read so well there. Those with ribald COM
ments to make are making them. Mr.. Will
Jams can stand the chafr II the democracy
does win this year he will draw a big prize
In the speakership Of the House. and from
that elevation he should be able to do a
good deal for his southern friends.
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New Slang From the Track.

Our language as constantly in state OF
change, owing to the tendency toward the
infusion OF slang words and phrases Into
more or less polite speech Much OF this
slang takes the form OF quaint applications
OF already existing words. A little Of 1t IL
sheer invention, or the distortion OF an old
word into comparatively new one. The
height Of the slang-maker's ambition Is to
coin q completely new word that will quick
~ pass into current use.
An illustration Of the rapidity with which
apt new applications OF old words are
adopted in slang-using circles was reported
tho other day from one Of the race tracks
In the vicinity Of New York. These places
are veritable slang forcing beds. A we'll
known bettor stepped up to a bookmaker
and asked. What odds on Broadclothf'
Flight to Ave." was the answer. "Give me
five yards Of that" exclaimed the bettor,
turning away. The bookmaker, knowing his
mans customary range of wagers, wrote
him down for $500 bet on Broadcloth.
The story Of the new phrase spread and in
a few days a brand-new line Of slang wac In
currency. The lineal measures had been
bodily shifted to express terms OF racing
finance A dollar became an inch ten dol
lars were known as foot, a hundred as
yard and a thousand as a mile. So 1t is
probable that in time the dollar, already
known as ease" a "simoleon," "plunk'
and a spot" with dozens OF other titles IA
miliar to the devotees Of the sports, will
come to be spoken OF In certain ranks as an
"inch." to the mystiication of the initiated
Fortunately, most Of this slang Ia ephem-
eral and soon lapses. Some Of 1t sticks
and gradually works into the permanent
language. The process is one OF test and
selection. II a catch word or sporting
phrase will endure usage for a couple Of
years 1t may be rated as a contribution to
tho dictionary. This will not be the case
with the new lineaI measurement designa-
ton Of cash units.
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Jerome Going to Georgia.

William Travers Jerome will address the
Georgia Bar Association on the 18th inst.
He is a lawyer of eminence. and of course
has a message for lawyers. But just now
his name Is under discussion for the gov
ernorship OF New York. Has this invita-
ton anything to do with advancing his
boom?
This inquiry would be far-felched but
for a little matter which happened several
years ago. Judge Parker. then chief justice
OF the New York supreme court, had at
tracted the attention OF the politicians, and
some of them thought him big enough for
the presidency. AS he was but little known
away from home, the plan was arranged
TO introduce him in delicate way to the
national public. Accordingly an invitation
was sent him to address the Georgia Bar
Association, and comment on his acceptance
drew attention TO the political speculation
that was busy with his name. The address
served that purpose IL no other. and the
Parker boom grew rapidly from that day.
Now here is Mr.. Jerome's chance If he
cares TO improve 1t. 1t Is true that he needs
no Introduction TO the people OF New York.
He is more fortunate in that regard than
Judge Parker was respected the country
at large when ne went to Georgia. But this
which should impress New York and add to
Mr.. Jerome's prestige at home 1t gives
him sort of national status In his profess
sion. and is in the nature OF a tribute to his
career at the New York bar. And why is II
not also delicate suggestion that a man
who has so slgnally made good In one field
would. with opportunity. as signally make
good In another? Why should not the DEM
ocrats OF New York in their search for a
gubernatorial candidate select a man who
has in public office disclosed many quail
ties that &c to make a successful executivef
Judge Parker's address in Georgia, while
Il served its purpose. was not an interesting
performance even 10 lawyers. II was pro-
HOUnced dry. and out OF line with current
thought Mr.. Jerome should easily avoid
that mistake. He is never dry, and his rep
utatiOn rests on the vigor with which he has
addressed himself to the everyday demands
OF The times. He does not affect eloquence.
but he never leaves any doubt as to bis
meaning. or to the sincerity OF his pur
poses. His Georgia address should be
worth while. And II he should be NOM
mated for governor OF New York. with the
Parker nomination also to Its credit, what
q line political Incubator the Georgia Bar
Association Will appear
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orally well knoHp. the horse has = keen
sense Of smell.
The following dispatch tells OF the new
variety Of horse-doctor:
NEW ROCHELLE-Beca,ase his pet horse
attempted to assist him In his distress.
Harry 8. Green. deiryman, twenty-four
years old. living In 9Th avenue, New Ro-
chelle had his left ear bitten OF. Resumins
consciousness in time to realize his position,
Green grabbed the ear In his handkerchief
and. boarding a trolley car. hurried to the
home of DR.. Emberson, tn North street.
where 1t was grated back in place. Green
was horseback riding today when the acct-
dent happened. He had just entered 9th
avenue when the animal stumbled and.
throwing him over his head. rendered him
unconscious The horse attempted to assist
him to his feet and in doing 80 nipped on
his ear"
One of the thoughts which this news item
forces on the mind is the obvious superior
ity of the horse over the automobile as a
medical practitioner. Who ever heard OF an
auto after being wrecked pulling itself to-
gether. getting UP and "leeching" or apply
Ing other remedies to the chauffeur7
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Mr.. Bryan Explains.

Mr. Bryan is quoted from London as fol-
lows:
''They tell me that some people in Amer
ica and England discover the fact in my
Independence day speech that l have be-
come an imperialiSt. L would say TO sucn
people that if they can get pleasure out or
this Interpretation they should make the
best OF it before l have a chance to declare
myself on the subject OF imperialism. NO,
body can read my speech carefully ana
honestly and find In it the slightest trace
of approval of policy of seizure and des-
potic control"
Among those who heard Mr.. Bryans
speech was Franklin MacVeigh, the distin-
guished democrat OF Chicago who says or
it:
His recognition of the white mans bur-
den unless il shall remain a pious abstrac-
ton, must lead him, II he ever gets the
power, to concrete acts indistinsuishable
from what would expect from an
aYowed imperialiSt'
Mr. MacVeigh's comment seems fully
warranted and is certainly very felicitous.
In the sense in which the phrase is used,
the so-caned anti-imperialist holds that the
white man should have burden. Wher-
ever he is carrying burden he is an inter-
loper Let him retire to his own country.
leaving the black or the brown. or the yell
low man TO his. and all will be we'll His
burden is the result of meddlesomeness
and oppression, and II is in his power,
in fact it is his duty, to put 1t of at once
Naturally. therefore, when Mr. Bryan not
only recognized, but talked about the white
mans burden and quoted kipling, the
arch Imperialist Of the age, approyngiy,
people separated him from his old company.
Mr. Bryan now speaks of "a policy of
seizure and despotic control Such phrase
cannot be applied in justice to our pres
ence and policy in the Philippines. We were
not hunting land when we went to war
with Spain. and our only thought in going
to Manila was to destroy the Spanish fleet.
When that had been accomplished, a new
question upon the instant presented itself.
The people of the Islands wanted us to stay.
and as well because of that friendly feel
ing as because of our responsibility for
order in the archipelago we did stay. That
was the seizure"
AS to "despotc CONTROL where Is there
the slightest evidence of It? Mr.. Bryan him
self compliments the American officials in
the islands. and has remarked on the good
work they have done. We have been COM
pLmented by all other visitors. the only
criticism coming from an occasional Eng
lishman whose observations usually are
that our policy Is more on the order of
philanthropy than on that of ruling. We
appear as anything but despots, either to
the Iillpinos or to travellers whose ex-
perience entities them to be heard.
Mr.. Bryanss speech undoubtedly chilled
the Aguinaldo aid societies in this country,
and maybe his explanation will not entirely
restore him to their favor.
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WOMAN'S LONG SUIT.

She found that her gown didn't meet In the back.
So she cried about It.
She punctured her thumb on the point OF a tack.
50 she cried about it.
She found that a mouse had been gnawing the pies
She found herself short In her Sunday supplies,
So quick went her apron up over her eyes,
And she cried about II.
One daughter 1t seemed. couldn't marry at all,
So she cried about 1t.
One hitched to a fellow too gawky and tall,
SO she cried about 1t.
One welded chap that her ma had picked out
A lad with bank roll substantial and stout
The wedding just pleased her, past every doubt
So she cried about it.
No odds what befell ner. of sorrow or Joy,
Why she cried about 1t.
Did happenings please her or greatly annoy.
Why. she cr,ed about 1t.
She wept right along through the varying years,
sobbed over her hopes and sobbed over her fesrs,
Her safety valve always a torrent of tears
Yes she cried about 1t.
Chicago News.
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TRUST BUSTING.

From the Los Angeles Times
The trusts are like weeds-the more they
are pulled up the moro they seem to grow.
From the Rochester Herald
They are getting ready to prosecute the
ice man at Washington. What we object
to more than anything Is the ice man who
cannot come within ten pounds Of guessing
the weight OF a dfty-pound chunk OF lee.
From the Columbus tohio) State Journal.
There have been seventy-nve indictments
under the Sherman Eikins interstate COM
merce laws and only SIX convictions
From the Atlanta Journal
The trusts may just as well be on their
good behavior, az the present Congress has
another whack at them in its short session.
From the Atlanta Constitution.
We fear that the determination of the
Department OF Justice to prosecute the
Standard on Company VIII give serious
offense to Chanceiior Day.
From the Honston Post.
Attorney General Moody 70 preparing to
make things interesting for the powder
trust. That concern evidently did not get
its senator In any too soon.
From the PhiisdeIphia Press
Bryan will have to hurry home or he
won't be In time to attend the obsequies
OF the octopus.
From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
It just seems to have occurred to people
who have had grievances against monopo-
Lists that offenders can - hauled up for
coUnR&K4 q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-08

The summer vacation should not be con-
sdered as an indulgence. but as neces-
sity. 1t is the required relaxation Of the
tired human mind and body. It Is an In
vestment In good health, an insurance
against collapse. a tonic to support the
system during the remainder OF the year.
Viewed in this light. the selection OF va
cation place should be carefully made, with
reference to Its quality. The man who has
for ten Or eleven months been hustling
around the city, communicating daily and
hourly with other mon about business,
touching elbows with humanity at every
turn, and never getting out Of reach OF the
forces that make the world whirl, should
try to change his conditions and find
place of comparative isolation, where he
comes In contact with the ground and secs
the trees and the waters and the rocks ana
can If he desires become q hermit TOT a
few weeks. Change Is the great requisite,
and change means not merely q shift1nS
of the latitude and longitude, but trans
formation of all the conditions, social.
physical, atmospheric. The farmer Is moro
benefited In his vacation making by visit
to the city than by rest on the farm. Inc
city man should conversely seek the rural
regions, where everything Is strange 10
him In short vacation should be construed
as transformation. and not merely an ex-
change of one crowd for another
1t is possible to waste the vacation time
by excessive physical labors. or BY indulS-
ing in social diversions which soreiy tax
the nerves and strength. week in the
woods will often restore a mans balance
better than a fortnight at crowded resort
where there are obligations OF dress and
department. 1t Is after ALL however, large
ly a matter Of disposition. Some people are
more thoroughly rested and recuperated by
going from one city to another In order to
visit a notable collection OF paintings. The
mind currents are changed thereby. Others
like to slip out of the crowds of business
seekers to loaf quietly on the edges Of great
throngs of pleasure seekers Still, 1t Is
easily possible to work too hard at fun
making.
One OF the main objects of the summer
outing Is to give the eyes and the mind
new views and thoughts. Walks into unex-
plored parts of the adjacent country will
often do much good to the man whose purse
will not permit him to travel to distance
for his holiday. It L. not difficult to acquire
the habit of seeing new and interesting
things in the life Of the woods and fields.
A single day spent thus in discovery will
sometimes furnish the right degree OF stim-
illus to tired brain.
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ible. and consequently more likely to fit to
the standards of public opinion. The ques-
ton arises whether the western models and
ideals and standards are more lenient than
those OF England
It cannot be questioned that, as the court
says. plays have been produced on the
American stage which are more shocking
than that OF George Bernard Shaw. be-
cause they do not deal so rebukngly with
the social evil. Every season scores of
plays and operettas are presented with
out protest which turn upon the topic of
infidelfty and loose living The class known
French farces. which are to be cited in
numbers. cannot by any stretch of charity
be regarded as moral lessons. They are
infinitely more vicious than the Shaw pro-
duction. in that they evoke sympathy for
wrongdoers. and thereby create a senti-
ment OF tolerance for conditions which
every decent person should promptly and
emphatioally condemn.
The chief objection to the Shaw play Is
that 1t Ia couched In more direct language
than many others. Shaw INDUCES In the
sometimes unpleasant practice Of calling
a spade a spade His dialogue is explicit
Rejecting the euphemisms which thinly
veil disagreeable facts. he shocks chiefly by
his frankness. 1t may be questioned whether
more harm Is not done by Guessing over
evil things with rhetoric than by exposing
them with bluntness.
II censorship over the plays Is to become
a custom In the United States the standards
must be erected with rigidity. But, after
all. probably the safest and most satisfac-
tory plan is to trust to the public taste. II
the playEoers want to be treated to unclean
suggestions and sugarcoated bitterness, not
for the sake Of cure. but for prurient enter
tainment. It can certainly afford to swal-
low an occasional dose of bad-tasting med
ione that serves a purifier. Mr. Shaw's
purpose was wholesome. Whether his play
Is likewise wholesome depends upon the
temperament Of the auditor.
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An "Unpleasant, PLAY.

A New York court has ruled that Mrs.
Warren's Profession" is not a public null
sance IN the sense OF the statues. and that
fl can therefore be produced ON the stage
in that state. The decision is accompanied
by an ANALYSIS OF the authors motives and
methods In depicting a vicious condition,
the court holding that he has served to
deepen the disgust OF the auditor of the
play for the evils which are more or less
pointedly depicted. Ruling that the play
makes Vice disgusting and not attractive.
the court holds that the play can safely be
presented to an audience.
Thus does the American censor. the bench.
pass upon the fitness OF dramatic creations.
in England the decision is left with a single
individual. sitting in camera" From his
decisions there Is virtually no appeal The
American method Ii more open. more fex-
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ANOTHER BUMP FOR .BONI.

From the Pittsburg Dispatch
The expulsion OF Boni from the French
chamber for bribery comes too late to be
OF much value. It is generally understood
that the count will not hereafter De IN
position to indulge In wholesale bribery to
any great extent, since he will be separated
from his American wife's millions.
From the Buffalo Express.
At any rate, Count Boni de CastelIane IL
not likely to be accused of corrupting
French voters after he has been divorced
from his wife's fortune.
From the Pittsburs Gaxette-Times.
Count Bonfs election to the French cham
Der of deputies has just been annulled on
the ground Of corruption and bribery. Natu-
rally he feels very much put out
From the Chicago Inter Ocsan.
Count Boni de CasteIlane has been ex-
PEELED by the French chamber OF deputies
on charge OF political corruption. With
out money Count Boni Is without conse-
quence In European society.
From the Newark Advertiser.
Count Boni de Casteliane having been
unseated by the chamber of deputies for
having fused money lavtshiy in the eiec-
tion. the question In with the Gould sup
plies shut on. Where did he get III
From tia Wflminetcn News.
In Paris the chamber Of deputies has an
nulled the election Of Count Bom de Cas-
tealana ON the ground Of bribery and corr
ruption. Thus there IL one thing on which
the French can give State leg1slatures In
thts country Dotntk
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THE GLORIOUS FOURTH.

'.Six hundred In the hospitals
And twenty-seyen deadi"
The morning after last years Fourth.
II what the paper said.
And 40 our NOTES Progress!
We have little cause to fear
But that well beat the record
And make IL more this year
IT'S glorious to celebrate
Our Independence day,
And to kill or main our children
L. the eloriousest way.
So wen give them cannon crackers,
And we'n give them shells and bombs,
And. IL they live, at least they'll lose
Some fingers or some thumbs
WHY. look at little Johnny
The Fourth OF last July
he Ared n Jumbo cracker.
And only lost one e5eI
Wen let him have some run TINS year
Il won't do any harm
II during the excitement
He should lose leg or arm.
r.et Mamie have q cannon. too.
The pretty little dear;
Il really WIN not matter
If she blows Oh her ear.
Let shot and powder do their worst,
For that's our modern way
OF demonstrating our Delight
In Independence Dayi
Than dive the children firearms.
Applaud their random Shots
Twill help to I'LL the hospitals
And cemstery plots.
For on the NTH of last July
The record only read;
.siI hundred in the hospitals.
Carolyn Wells. in Lift
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THE DAY OF TORTURE.

From the Providence Tribune.
1t would be unpleasant, surely, to feel
that everybody who is compelled to endure
the noisy demonstration on the Fourth Of
July deserves to be thus punished.
From the Cleveland Piain Dealer
VIII the rational Fourth have to walt for
the millennium?
From the Harrisburg Telegraph.
Judging from remarks, there are more
people rejoicing that today Is the Fifth
than the number who regret that the
Fourth Is passed.
From the Boston Advertiser.
An expert In pyrotechnics has estimated
that the people of the United States alto
gether sent fully $1O.000.OO0 up In smoke
and fire yesterday. Add to this the loss OF
life and the loss of property and the coun-
try's bill for exuberant patriotism is a
heavy one. Does 1t payf
From the Philadelphia Inquirer
Even the firecraoker Is not without some
evidence OF reform. 1t blew the fingers OF
several people who tried to play practical
jokes on others with 1t.
From tbs Jersey City Evening Journal
The crop OF Fourth of July fatalities and
accidents is fully up to expectation and
rather above the average. Was the fun
worth what 1t cost7
From the Portland Argus
Another tetanus day has passed away.
From the Piftsburg Press.
OF course the man who had a mice, quiet
Fourth" II deaf.
F,om the New York Herald
The toy pistol has won once more the title
OF the deadliest weapon IN the world
From the New York Evening Sun.
Now for year OF peace.
From the Chicago Tribune.
Do the people who enjoy this way OF cell
ebrating tho nations birthday constitute =
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THE TEST.

II you'd q million dollars,
And l had thirty cents.
We'd never got together
In any kind OF weather,
You, In gem studded collars,
Me In my rags and rents:
II you'd q million dollars
And l had thirty cents.
II I'd little cottage.
And you a mansion grand,
Love ne'er could span the spaces
Betwixt our hearts and places.
II ate humble pottage
And you the rich Wand.
II I'd little cottage
And you a mansion grand.
II you were fond of reyel,
And I were fond of books.
We'd doubtless stay asunder,
For love would be blupder.
'Twould irk me. on the level,
To have to govern cooks
II you were fond Of revel,
And / were fond Of books.
But since you have no mum" now.
And I'm as poor As you.
Well try In the wee cottage
And exc with humble pottags.
II what will do for one now
Won't also do for two;
Since you, dear, have no mum" now
And I'm as poor as you.
Houston Post.
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Approval.

Bundle bae Is buzzin'
Clover's blushin' red;
De water Is lookin' glass
Dat shows de skies Ger head.
Robin stngin' gaily
On de apple tree;
Dis OF world ives livin' In
Looks purity good to me.
Stars a-shinin' brightly.
Moon a-beamin' too.
Lightnin' bug a jinin in
De best dat he kin do.
Day time or night time,
On de land or sea.
Dis OF world we's iivin' In
Seams purity good 70 me.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-08

A news dispatch says: THE engagement
Is announced OF Barbara Krupp. the young
er daughter OF the late owner OF the great
iron works. Frederick Alfred Krupp, to
Baron THO van Wilmowski. son OF the gov
ernor OF Prusslan Saxony. Fraulein Bar
bara. although not 30 rich as her sister
Bertha. is presumably worth $12 10000" BY
observing strict economy the lady may pay
fiat rent without taking in washing. II
abe il a good manager and Is careful about
groceries. gas and ice she might even live
in Washington.
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Nerve.

'"The great requisite for playing cards or
the horses" remarked Mr.. Everwise, ''is
nerve
YES" answered young Miss Torkins. cit
must take a great deal of nerve to enable
a man to come home otter and tell his
folks that still further economy will be
necessary
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SHOOTING STARS.

DO you enjoy delivering speeches to your
constituents7'
"Oh. yes.' answered the statesman: "onIy
1t hurts me to have some Of them say that
speeches are the only kind of goods 1 can
be relied on to deliver