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, 1906-08-16
Two Roads to the Valley.

Two hOdUS 10 lHe valley.
The Saratoga and Encampment
railroad seems to be going ahead in a
satisfactory way. 1t will be many
months before that country will have
an outlet for their ores. Two roads
are now building to southern Carbon
county. Seventeen miles of track OF
the Laramie, Hahns Peak and Pacific
has been laid and the work is being
pushed with considerable vigor. 1t
is barely possible that Laramie will
have rail connection with the upper
Saratoga valley before Walcott.-Lar-
annie Republican.
, 1906-08-16
TrlNlaI Thinus Eoruotten

Alphonso-Gwendolyn, why are you
so cruel as to keep me waiting for
my answer 1t Is now ten minutes
since ! asked you to be my wife.
Gwendolyn-o, pardon me, | forgot.
] was simply choosing my brides.
maids.
, 1906-08-16
The Real Ihinu,

Did you secure your title of Colo.
mel in the army?" asked the formid.
ably frank person.
Certainly not" replied Col. Still
well. 1T is the expression of genu-
Inc esteem by my neighbors and
friends; not a mere formality of red
tape"
, 1906-08-16
ICE CREAM SOCIAL

The C. E. Society will hold an ice
cream social at the Presbyterian
church Friday evening, Aug "a, 1906.
Everybody cordially invited. Ad-
mission 10 cents.
, 1906-08-16
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY.
THURSDAY, AUG. IS, 1906

No city daily which cribs news
from its country contemporaries and
makes special dispatches of it can
hope to be very popular with the
country press.
, 1906-08-16

The intense itching characteristic
OF salt rheum and eczema is instantly
sllayed by applying Chamberlain's
Salve. As a cure for skin diseases
this salve is unequaled. For sale by
Prices drug store.
, 1906-08-16

Grocery business and
invite Ranchmen, Miners
and any one needing pro-
visions Of any kind to ex-
anime our goods and get
our prices. We will
guarantee to save you
money.
Gus Jensen & Bro.
, 1906-08-16
Justice in South Wales

A coal company at Aberdare, South
Wales, was fined recently for having
incorrect scales, although the error
vas considerably against the com.
vaAy.
, 1906-08-16

For Sale Household goods, cheap
for cash. Address Box 13l, Sara
toga, Wyo. s-9.tf
, 1906-08-16
Press Clippings
! What tho Other Papers are Doing and !
I Saying for the State and the People. I

My Countrymen, What a Fall.
Willis George Emerson, more or
, 1906-08-16

Geo. F. Hinton, Worshipful Master
Of Encampment Lodge of Masons,
paid the Saratoga Lodge a visit last
Tuesday and made the members "a
very interesting talk on Masonry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09
Republicans and the Vice Presidency

If the republicans are to find their presi-
Dental candidate west of the Alleghenies-
and that at present seems to be the idea
they must find his running mate east of
that line. The geographical question is
Important in the construction of
tional ticket. For years the national con-
ventions of both parties have wrestled with
It; and more than once it has been settled
very happily. Strong as Mr.. Tllden was in
1876. the yoklng of Mr.. Hendricks with
him went far to explain the large vote
polled for the ticket; and it is much to be
doubted if Mr. Cleveland could have carried
Indiana in 1884 with any other running
mate than Indiana's favorite son. The
strongest man In the first place needs the
assistance of a strong man in the second
place; and in the distribution of honors
sections should be considered.
So far there has been speculation as to
the tail of the next republican ticket. Both
New York and New Jersey have claims.
One thinks of them instantly after assign
ing first place to Indiana, Ohio, Illinois
Wisconsin. The one is the great center of
business interests and activities. extending
throughout the country, and the other Is
sort of suburb of New York. where the
same influences prevail Mr.. Hobart proved
Il tower OF strength IN 1896 because or MS
large business connections in the two states,
while Mr. Roosevelt. four years later, was
of equal, if not greater, value to Mr.. Nc
kinley.
In New York there is Mr.. Sherman, who
has just set about carrying the next House.
If he succeeds in that he will advance him
self materially in party Importance. Then
there Is Gov. Higgins, who should he be re-
elected in November will be very powerful
in the New York organization. Nor should
Charles E Hughes be forgotten. He shows
no desire to enter state politics. but in GER
tain circumstances his would be a good
name to conjure with in the national field.
In New Jersey there are several good men.
and among them young state senator
named Colby, who has sand and character.
and by the exercise of those qualities now
has a following
But the choice is by no means restricted
to New York and New Jersey. There Is
the whole of New England, and many capa-
Die and aspiring young Yankees are COM
ing to the front there, and, speaking in the
everyday phrase, now is a good time for
their friends to trot them out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09
Pork" Versus Sentiment.

Although sentiment has long played an in
fiuential part in southern politics-making
the iowery orator with his shrewd and
perfervid appeals all but supreme-practical
considerations OF questions are now urged In
the campaign. So far. however the argu-
meut has failed. Where the sentimental and
the practical have clashed. the latter has
got the worst OF II.
In the contest for senator between Mr..
Blackburn and the Beckhsm forces in Ken
lucky the friends OF Mr.. Blackburn offered
an argument in his favor the fact that
his long service had given him committee
standing and an influence in the Senate
which would tell In the states favor In COM
ing appropriations over anything a new man
might hope to obtain. But Kentucky chose
the new man. and he viii have to wrestle
with the problem best he may. He will
consult his own fortunes by wrestling very
hard. for he will find that his people will
want their full share when the pork Us
divided.
Likewise when Mr.. Berry and Gov. Davis
were contending for the Arkansas senator
ship, the friends of the senator pointed out
not only how we'll the state had Jared
through his influence in governmental appro-
priations. but how long 1t would take the
governor to reach the position where he
might hops to achieve as much. Still the Ar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09
Rat Batting,

In the downtown section Of washington
1t Is by no means uncommon to see a
crowd gather in front of store or office
building to watch the killing OF an entrap-
ped rat by a trained terrier. The unlucky
rodent has been captured alive In a cellar
or storeroom and dog has peen brought
20 the scene to furnish amusement for the
clerks and the public. The trap is opened
and shaken. but the rat, seeming the dog
c!ings desperately to the wires, knowing
that liberty probably means death. kiaa.iy
the captive is thrown out and il the kill ia
not instantly effected chase begins. with
men shouting encouragement to the dog
and small boys yelling with delight The
into the crowd. where the dog is handicap
ped. the unfortunate creature is usually
stamped to death.
The whole spectacle is disgusting and de-
moralizing. II Is cruel TO the last degree
and 1T appeals TO the brutal impulses of
the spectators. save when 1t offends them
There should be a strict regulation which
properly Furnishes any person who turns the
public streets or a back yard or any other
place into a rat pit
Rats must be caught and killed or they
will overrun the buildings and destroy
property and spread disease. But there are
decent ways of capturing and killing them.
The market is well supplied with rat traps
OF every conceivable design. most OF them
being intended to put the marauder mer-
cifuliy to death instantaneously. The big
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09
Mud and Sand on Sidewalks

Here and there In this city. so frequently
as 10 constitute one of the most annoying
features of the street conditions, are side
walks which have become fouled with sand,
dirt ana gravel washed down from adjacent
banks by the rains. Ia some cases in The
less thickly settled sections of the city the
conditions are so bad that the sidewalks
for considerable stretches are impossible
in wet weather and pedestrians are forced
into the streets. The Commissioners have
found that the laws at present are made
quate to meet this condition. They have
10 authority to compel the owners of the
properties to clean the walks and no funds
wherewith to do the work themselves. In
this situation the nuisance continues un-
abated and the public suffers
To cure these evils the Commissioners
have prepared bill for submission to Con-
gress which seems to meet the need eff
fectively. Whenever a walk is fouled by
the washing of materials upon It the owner
responsible agent is to be informed OF
the condition and notified of his duty to
have the walk restored to good condition.
II within twenty-four hours no heed is
paid 70 this demand the District govern
ment is to do the work out of fund spe-
cially set aside for that purpose and to as
sess upon the property a tax of 81 per linear
foot TO be collected with other taxes at the
prescribed time.
This problem differs somewhat from
that offered by the falling of snow upon
the sidewalks. The courts have ruled that
the sidewalks are the property OF the gov
ernment and that IL Is therefore the duty of
the government to keep them clean in win
ter But such 4 ruling cannot logically be
made to prevent the enforcement Of a law
which is aimed at the fouIng of the walks
by materials washed from the adjacent
properties Of private owners. 1t Is barely
possible that the courts might hold that
such a law Is imperative where the washed
materials come from the parkngs and not
the land TO which the individual no DIS title
the parkings being government property.
But this is doubtful point for the prop
erty owner has the use, with certain re-
strictions. OF the public parking and is TO
some degree bound to keep It in fair condi-
ton.
The only way to ascertain the position or
the court on such point Is to pass the law
and put It to a test. If IL is then held that
the District cannot compel owners TO re-
move sand and dirt washed from parkings
IN front OF their properties. provision must
be made for the removal Of the materials
at the public expense. The sidewalks must
be kept decently clean by some means
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09
Russia and the Constitution.

Beginning tomorrow. St. Petersburg. for
a short time at least. should be the center
OF interest. A Russian parliament Is
new. and may prove a great, Institution.
All the world is interested IN the outcome
II success is recorded, 4 populous empire
of enormous extent will he advanced ma
terlally in the scale of progress and infiu-
ence. and come to play a wonderful part on
the stage If Russia is backward and igno-
rant and corrupt it is due to the fact that
she has long been out of touch with her
ueighbors and the spirit Of the times her
people have been denied every opportunity
for advancement. Under the new order
II the new order really means square deal
they may develop rapidly and demon
strate capacity for big things. Better
fifty years of Europe than cycle OF
Cathay." Fifty years OF constitutional
government should do more for Russia than
all the centuries OF oppression and cruelty
that have gone before.
If failure results; If for any reason the
new order halts or Is overthrown; If the
reactiouaries get the upper hand and cheat
the people or the people, urged forward
too rapidly by their hotheaded and less
capable leaders, try TO accomplish in day
what should be the work Of year. who
may describe the penalty . Inc IeNoiutloii
has started. and it will not go backward
It may make It's way with difficulty. 1t
may have to double and turn, shed blood
here and undermine tyranny there, but. in
some fashion-the hardest if need belt
VIII go forward
The situation is one of the gravest ever
presented. Neither side has faith in the
other The peoples party wholly distrust
the throne ana. for all The fine words of
the throne about the people. 1t is evident
that they are distrusted by it. When
game is played In such state of feeling,
there is never any surprise If a row de-
velops, and the table is overturned and the
stakes are scattered.
But the outside world wishes for the
best. It would have felt more assurance
If Witte had remained at the helm, because.
while he is not without blemshes, he is
the most prominently associated OF all the
Russians OF the day with the anti-bu
reaucracy movement SIN, with Witte in a
sort of eclipse. success seems possible. and
let us hope 1t may be achieved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09

kansans. Notwithstanding the force OF the
pork appeal. chose the governor.
A lament in the sixth Alabama district is
that the state will lose by the defeat Of 30
influential member OF the House rivers and
harbors committee as Mr.. Bankf,ead Capt.
Hobson it is admitted. is a bright man. ard
will probably enjoy personal distinction IN
the House. but what will Alabama get?
What will he be able to do distinctly for
her?
In Tennessee the friends of Bob Taylor
have been complaining that the state has
lost in favors by reason OF the fact that
Mr.. Carmack Is understood to be persona
non grata at the White House. His tongue
Is sharp, and he has exercised 1t on the
President. and, as the story goes. he has
not visited the White House during Mr..
Roosevelt's occupancy The Taylor people
assert that with a genial man like their
candidate in Office here he would charm
many things out of the President for his
constituents with his stories and good ma
ture. We shall know after next Saturday
what there may be in this view of politics
In Tennessee
The age is practical-commercial If you
willard 1t is not surprising to find senti-
ment and eloquence under fire thus in their
old stronghold. VIII they finally yield?
Pork, as a rule, is a mighty conqueror.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09
The Great unreiected.

Ex-President Clevelands modest boast
that nothing he has written in the course
OF fifty years of literary work has ever
been rejected by publisher leads inevitably
to question of how much he wrote before
he reached the stage OF being in demand
During his two terms OF ONCE as President
he had what may be termed q ''cfnch" on
the market The editor Of the Congress
sional Record was assurediy in no position
to decline with thanks. Curiosity naturally
oenters upon what Mr.. Cleveland wrote nifty
years ago. He was then nineteen years
old. Was he then member OF the vast
poets corner family? Or did he avoid re-
lection by the simple expedient of writing
nothing? The writer-folks who have stacks
Of blue and yellow and white slips, neatly
printed In imitation OF typewrtting and
couched in an artistic vein OF possibly per-
sonal address, will be inclined to view this
half century of immunity with some sus-
picion. 1t is too good to be true 1t Is
virtually incredible that any real writer
ever lived who always wrote just what the
publishers wanted and never got manu-
script back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09
King Alfonso.

Even Spanish anarchists should be above
throwing rocks at King Alfonso at this
time. All the world loves a lover and the
young king Is every inch a lover. And he is
very democratic in the m 4nifestations of his
attachment, rushing here and there to see
the lady, turning the shops of Paris and
London upside down on the hunt of pres
ents for her, and all Impotence for the
wedding day to arrive. Moreover, this step
may make him a better ruler for his people;
will be certain to increase his sympathies
as man for all that goes TO make life bet
ter and more beautiful in the home AS the
granddaughter of Queen Victoria, and the
daughter of Victoria'S most intellectual and
domestic daughter. the young English
woman who is going to Madrid should as
queen exercise a strong influence on affairs
at the Spanish capital. Even the anarchists
should give her chance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09
The One Autocrat,

The umpire is mighty man.
He always has his way,
And when he once decides a point
1t has to be that way.
Although the world. with threats and jeel
May contradict him fiat.
He triumphs over all his foes
By simply standing pat.
The statesman Or the business man
Toll on in proper pride,
But never know just where they stand
Until the courts decide.
But he the umpire, needless of
Ambition or of pelf
Walks with imperious stride through life
A law unto himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09
City and State.
From the chicago Chronicle.

The old problem of the oyershadowing
WEIGHT OF great cities In state politics il
having new emphasis in New York. The
city of that name is protesting against a
new apportionment for Legislators which
crowds too much population into city dis
tricts and cuts down city aspirations for
legislative places. 1t Is met with the reply
that the apportionment is in strict accord
with the state constitution, which was made
as II is expressly to prevent the city. pack
ed snugly into its little corner, from DOM
mating the whole state whenever 1t might
Choose II apportionment were made on pop
ulation alone and without territorial con-
siderations. 1t Is an interesting problem
and one that clearly has moro than one
side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09
It is Roosevelt, Not Long.

From the New York Sun.
1t passes comprehension why there should
be any difference of opinion to which
school or faction or sect of rate regulators
would prevail by the adoption and enact
ment of the so-called Allison amendment TO
the Hepburn bill. President Roosevelt him
self disposed of that question authoritative
ly and finally when he announced In his
memorable message to the legislative COM
mittee of the Pennsylvania State Grange
that he has stood for this sort OF court re-
yiew--the broadcast court review possible
from the very beginning. What victory
the President will win for the conservative
polity OF government in these times of
stress. but, thank heaven. not of transition.
How his designs have been mis.nterpreted
by facile timeseryers! The hope he ex-
pressed at Raleigh Is likely to be realized;
and we congratulate him accordingly from
the bottom of our intelligence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09

From the Pittsburg Gasette.

Chilly atmosphere and threatening clouds
could not intimidate the crowds which pa
trontzed Pittsburg's parks yesterday. The
benefit OF fresh air and the necessity OF
taking draught of natures tonic whatever
the weather. New York's Central Park has
become place OF resort even in winter
We shall come to this In time. Just now
the parks are looking their best and week.
day and Sunday alike will fulfill their mig
sion OF refreshment to mind and body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09
Ethics,

do you think we will ever be able to
communicate with Mars?"
MY dear sir" answered the astronomer
you surely do not think 1 would spoil
pages of magazine articles yet to be writ
ten by endeavoring to prove the contrary.
1t would be very unprofessional."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09

That sharp, cracking sound that has been
heard across the country during the past
few days was E. H. Hartman breaking the
transcontinental record. He made the run
from San Francisco to New York in half an
hour less than three days. If the airship
men do not hurry there will be nothing for
them to conquer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09

report that the Ohio fruit crop had
been ruined by frost was received In New
York with great rejoicing, as the fore
runner of a tremendous amount Of fruit
from the middle west. Thus has tradi-
ton passed into a commercial law by
process of reversal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09

cage traps are possibly needed in some
cases, but when they are used the rats
caught in them should be drowned and not
turned loose upon the streets to brighten
women and divert the crowd by display
of cruelty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09
SHOOTING STARS.
Effaced PARTY Lines

Il. sir said the vociferous man, "am a
democrat"
And t. said the genial citizen grasping
his hand, 'am a republican. Two people
who agree on so many points ought surely
TO be friends
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09

The Presidents visit to Little Hungary
in New York is bearing fruit The Hun
garian premier has announced his intention
to ask Emperor Francis Joseph to invite the
President to attend the ceremony of unveil
ing a statue of George Washington in Buda-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09

When the battleship Illinois dropped an
Choir in the North river the other day the
mud hook broke Standard Oil Company's
pipe line. Another evidence OF the admin
istrations hostility to the octopus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09

There Is some consolation in the police
theory that one man committed two of the
recent highway assaults in this city, but
1t does not quiet the peoples alarms, even
though the man Is behind bars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09
VARYING Conditions.

What sort of man is JinksT'
The impression you get of links de,
Ponds on the circumstances under which
you meet him. If you're there to collect
money. you won't like him, but II you're
there to pay money he seems lovely char
acter.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09

The United States will not receive Maxim
Gorky socially, but that does not argue that
1t will be willing to turn him over to the
Russian government for a warmer welcome
than he was given here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09

1t nay be after all that Count Boni will
find himself in a position to do some real
work III the new chamber of deputies. II
the present spirit of trouble-making keeps
up to pitch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09

The Spaniard who threw stone at King
Alfonso while he was riding in an automo-
bile should not be ciassed with the anarch-
lists. He is doubtless common or garden
motorphobe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09

DE reason" said Uncle .Eben. why de
elephant an de mule figures so much in
politics is dat one allus wants to be on
parade an de other Is allus ready to kick"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09

Twenty prisoners In a Pennsylvania jail
went on strike because their tobacco supply
was cut off. That is about the best place
imaginable for strike
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09

The homicidal burglar is again In evil
dence. With a long list OF such crimes the
lawmakers still refuse to prescribe tae ex-
IRENE penalty for HOUSEKEEPING
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09

Turkeys little misunderstanding with
Great Britain will give the press another
opportunity to use that well-known head
line The Porte Yields
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09

The announcement that police graft has
been discovered In Pttsburg will not be
received by the country at large as a
shocking strain on the eredulity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09

Coal consumers are prepared to hear the
mine owners say that because OF peace in
the coal fields and the increased output It
VIII be necessary to raise the price
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09
Appreciation.

The sunlight and the moonlight
With joy my bosom fill.
They are the only lights for which
l do not get a bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09

If there is anything in signs the Russian
government does not intend to let the new
parliament make the country over at one
sitting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09

From the Chicago Tribune.
octopus