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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-03-16

The first horsei railroad was built
In 1927.
Coaches were first used in England
in 1869.
The first almanac was printed by
George Won Furback in 1850.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-03-16
Colorado Reserves.

For Colorado, 1922, 72O acres; Wyo-
ming, $4,000 acres; grand total, 49,
5S2,S20 acres for the six states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
Premature Celebration,

Small boys who cannot restrain their
patriotic ardor and who fire off their ex-
plosives before the Fourth are in danger
not only of physical disablement but of
attentions on the part of the police. 1t is
possibly not understood by the boys that
there is a strict law against premature
celebrations. For one day only does the
law tolerate the noise making. and then
under certain conditions. Any boy who
puts caps on car tracks or fires off
crackers or otherwise disturbs the at
mosphere in advance of Independence
day may be taken to the Juvenile Court
and fined A word of warning 10 the
youngsters is seasonable, therefore. and
may save them trouble both legal and
DhySical
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
Mr.. Bryce and Oklahoma.

In discussing the Oklahoma constitution.
Mr.. Bryce has said nothing in secret. moth
ing in criticism Of anybody. His views were
openly solicited and as openly given. The
topic is current and great numbers are fol-
lowing the discussion, We all have great
respect for Mr.. Bryce's opinions about our
political institutions. In fact, We have
elected him one Of our authorities. We
are in his debt for many Illuminating OBJ
servations. about both the work of the ia
theirs and our own additions to It, We are
the wiser and the better for his thorough
and scholarly examination of The Ameri-
can Commonwealth
When Mr. Bryce came over to represent
his sovereign as ambassador were all
greatly pleased. and so expressed ourselves.
Press. pulpit and rostrum all Joined In an
unusually hearty welcome He was as
sured that his presence with us would
strengthen the friendship of the two coun-
tries; and, in addition. it was pointed out
that his engagement would enable him to
bring his studies of us as a people up to
date.
Immediately he became something of a
toast. Newspapers asked for interviews.
Business and literary and financial so
cieties asked for addresses. Universities
and colleges asked for his attendance on
their celebrations. He denied nobody He
was all good will and compliance, and has
laid some valuable things in response. He
has carried himself not only as asked to
do. but as has been both instructive and
proper.
Neither the Sackville- West incident nor
the De LONE incident is on all tours with
this Oklahoma incident. We have never
been proud of the way Sackville-W West was
treated. 1t was not to his credit as a
diplomat to have been caught in a trap
but trapping for a foreign representative
was anything but creditable to the Ameri-
cans who did 1t. The Spaniard was simply
a trickster, but, the more shame to us, was
employing in his private correspondence
the scurrility about President Mckinley he
was daily reading in American newspapers
And. besides, he had American advisers In
all he did
Mr. Bryce is a different and much higher
grade of man, and in this matter in ques-
ton has spoken upon invitation as stu
dent and friend of America He fs not
dabbling in party politics, nor rebuking
anybody. What he has said Is worth at
tention, and should not be exploited for
purposes of midsummer sensation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01

look we'll on paper It suggests, comicaily
enough. that other famous phrase. that all
men are created free and equal, After sew
enty years OF government founded on hu-
man slavery. We all began to read that
phrase in a new Hight. and we consider II
today q misleading generality.
Paragraph two Is not on all fours with the
record. Many of Mr.. Sullivans party friends
deplore the fact that the question as to
measures too often has been not Are they
right? but Will they win at the polls! TOO
many campaigns have been made with vote
getting the one object.
Paragraph three Is open to the same Cd
lection. Leaders have been taken too olten
merely from considerations OF expediency
The hunt today of the anti-Bryan demo-
Gratis is for a man who has done nothing
who Is not offensive to either faction OF the
party The men in the party who have
done things with Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Cleve-
land in the forefront, are feared because OF
their records.
Paragraph four raises the point of respon-
sibilfty for the class hatred which has pre-
vailed for the past ten years, and seems 10
be growing. Mr.. Sullivan acquits his party,
but great numbers of men lay the blame at
the door Of Mr.. Bryan. And until recently
Mr. Hearst was democrat. Had he no
part In the arraying of class against class
before he withdrew from the democracy
and set up for himself at the head of the
Independence League?
Democrats have no patent on the belief In
the enlargement Of individual opportunity.
The republicans insist upon that quite as
earnestly, and challenge socialism and all
that It stands for quite as vigorously. as any
democrats in the land.
Mr. Sullivan generalizes as we'll as the
next fellow, and maybe that is all to be ex-
pected reasonably in the circumstances
Definitions are numerous, and If all of them
do not define they at least add to the sum
of discussion And that Is something.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
Gov. Hughes and the Convention.

The New York gossips are engaged on a
new topic. Should Gov. Hughes go as Il
delegate to the republican national conven-
ton? 1t is for him and his friends TO say
New faces are in order, and his is easily
first. The old leaders are pretty we'll out
OF the game. Mr.. Platt is hopelessly broken
physically and politically. Mr. Depew has
regained his eomposure but not his infiu-
ence or popularity. Mr.. Odell, it is general
ly conceded. is completely discredited OF
the men now on deck Gov. Hughes is fore
most. and his party in this matter is 1t Is
believed at his service.
The discussion finds its point in the sug-
gestion that if New York instructs for Gov
Hughes for President his presence at the
convention would be embarrassing to him.
He could not with propriety drum in per-
son for delegates. while his friends might
be little hindered in their work by the
criticism that would be offered of the can
didate's course.
On the other hand, less formal view of
the matter is taken. II his name Is to be
presented to the convention for votes, why
would 1t not be well for him to be present,
and. 50 to say, on view? He is i total
stranger to the great majority Of the lead
OF his party, and many Of them might
be won over to his support by personal
Introduction. He need not go into hotel
Hobbies and canvass for votes. nor cheaper
himself in any way. Just attend the meet
ing. and take wholesome, homely. every
day interest in the proceedings.
Those who favor the latter course are
said to believe that had David B. Hill gone
10 Chicago in 1892 and directed his own
campaign in person he would have been
nominated They are probably wrong. 1t
was not on the cards that year for Mr..
Hill to win. The Cleveland movement
which on It's face had SO much the APP
pearance of spontanety, had been care
fully arranged and nursed by a master
politician; and Mr.. Whitney on his own
ground was not easily defeated. So that
MIR. Hill. at the Arlington Hotel In this
city. with his hand on a special wire and
In constant touch with his lieutenants on
the scene. powerful factor in
the convention as ne could have been In
Chicago anywhere.
MIR. Cleveland was much of a stranger
to his party's leaders in 1884 as Gov
Hughes will be to Lis party's next year
and did not attend the convention which
nominated him. Neither aid he show HIM
self in the campaign that followed He
left all TO his friends, and they managed
his campaign both for the nomination and
for election with great skill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
Democracy and Definitions,

IN order. probably TO be in the fashion,
Roger c. Sullivan, MIR. Bryan's bette noir in
the Sucker state comes forward with def
nitions about democrat and democracy.
He says:
"A democrat in this country Is a man who
believes in constitutional government ad-
ministered tmpartially under the theory of
equal rights for ali and special privileges
10 none.
"a democrat asks concerning measures
only one question: Are they right?
Concerning a leader the democracy asks:
What has he done? 1t believes men are
best known by their deeds and distn-
guished from their professions.
"A democrat opposes the crea ton of class
hatred He realizes that there are under
tie law no rich men and no poor men.
Democrats believe in the enlargement OF
individual opportunity. Socialists believe
IN the elimination of individual opportunity.
This carries the contrasts between the two
parties
Paragraph one is a veteran in service. II
Is one of those very beautiful things that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01

one q few notes higher. to give your ear
a new twinge Of oain. He wifi stand out
side of your door in the lobby Of an Office
building and while away the time as he
waits by practicing on fragments of half
remembered airs. He stands by the ele-
vator door while the car Is coming and
pierces the air with his shrill notes. He
can be heard rods away. and doors will not
shut out the sound OF his whistle. The so
cieties for the suppression. Of unnecessary
noises should regard the whistler as one of
the chief items Of their Indictment. Small
boys may be excused and tolerated as they
whistle through their early years and re-
lieve their over-charged spirits. But the
adult whistler Is q monster of selfishness
for whom there Is no pardon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
Signs of Prosperity.

With a surplus approXimating $751; ,OO0,-
900 in the treasury, the United States IS
hardly to be classed with the poor nations
OF the world. 1t is. indeed. SO rich that
some folks think it is suffering from its
own prosperity. Spending billions on
government necessities and improve
ments. it nevertheless is able 10 pile up
reserves by the tens of millions and to
keep all it's money issues on the soundest
possible basis Its credit is so high that
whenever 1t issues bonds the offerings for
those securities are MANIFOLD in excess
of the supply.
IndustrialIy, the country is in good con-
dition at this time. The stock market
slump of March has been followed by a
period of stagnation in the money CEN
tiers, perhaps due in large part to the ex-
traordinary backwardness of the season
and the rumors of damage to the wheat
crop. The period of extreme depression
and pessimism. however. has been passed.
and there has succeeded a general feeling
of optimism and a strong belief in the
early coming of general confidence. The
stock market may not soar to speculative
heights, but it exhibits a healthy tone.
which is far better than the rapid nuctu-
atoms that cause the swift making and
losing of fortunes.
Mills are kept busy to the limit of their
possibilities turning out all sorts of prod
ucts in metals fabrics and other neces-
stiles Prices are good. but not excessive.
The demand for construction materials
indicates that the confidence in the future
on the part of business men is sufficiently
high to warrant their investing millions
in engagements and in new ventures.
Labor conditions here and there operate
to check this form of development. but
there is little fear of prolonged stoppages
of work In any section. ....,
The crops, despite the setback of the
late season, are now reported as in fair
condition. There may be no bumper
crops this year, but unless the unexpected
now happens there will be suffic iently
large outputs in all sections to give the
farmers good year return for their in
vestment of funds and labor. Last sea-
sons crop of wheat was really too large.
1t could not be transported with the ia
cilities then at hand. There Is little
danger that the railroads will this year
be unable to cope with the flow Of grain
from the great fields of the west.
Banks are in strong position all over
the country. There have been fewer fail
ures than usual. Notwithstanding the
great strain of March. April and May.
This phenomenon has demonstrated that
the general prosperity of the country is
not determined or in fact affected by
the vagaries of the stock market. 1t is.
indeed. likely that the lack of business
in Wall street has been in the main to the
benefit of the banking institutions. which
have received in the form of larger de-
posits the funds that otherwise would
probably have been placed in the hands
of brokers for speculation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
Kidnapping.
From the Baton Rouge Times.

From the Baton Rouge Times.
The offense of kidnapping might be graded
those in which 1t Is apparent that per-
son has been distracted by relative or
friend and in which no violence is intended
and no ransom exacted being punishable
by a lighter sentence while all kidnapping
by persons not connected by family re-
lationship with the kidnapped person should
be punished with death. In all cases where
a ransom Is demanded it should be the
presumption of the law that murder is in
tended. This crime Of kidnapping and hold
ing for ransom, which is not uncommon
in some of the other states. Is compare
lively new in Louisiana. and the sternest
measures should be taken to stamp 1t out
in it's incipiency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
The Summer Song.

De road is hard an billy
Through sunshine an through storm
Sometimes it's dark an chilly;
Sometimes it's far too warm.
De journeys often lonely.
But It won seem nigh so long
An toilsome, if you'll only
Listen to de summer song.
Oar ain no call fob playin'
Music to dat summer song.
Oar ain no call foh sayin
Words to help de tune along.
De birds an leaves an breezes
Gives de melody a start.
An it's curious how 1t eases
All de soreness in yoh heart!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
Ministers.

Hot weather, cold weather, wet weather
and dry, spring, summer, autumn and win
ter. night and day, AT all times and seasons
the whistler is right on the job. He is al
ways with US. always sibilant, always
nuisance. There Is 10 suppressing him, no
shutting him out. If gently requested to
abate few notes of his merry tune until
he passes out of earshot he will usually
respond by an extra toot and make himself
more dsagreeable than ever. If glowered
a: silently he will repeat the refrain he Is
whistllng and perhaps change the pitch to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
" hat He Meant.

THAT speech of yours was a classic"
said the adm:ring friend.
Your criticism. replied Senator Sor-
ghum. lis kindly intended. but discouraging.
The formal expression of public opinion
is something like the composition of music. "
You mean 1t should fall soothingly on
the ear?'
No: you want to keep away from the
classical and get something that will hit
the popular TASTE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
Getting in Line.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
John Temple Graves, writing in the At
lanta Georgian. says: THE conviction
deepens that William ]. Bryan is the tall
est moral figure that American statesman
ship has produced since George Washing
ton" We have deepening suspicion that
Mr. Graves has reasons for believing 1t to
be high time for him to crawl back into
the band wagon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01

Proprietors Of automobiles and gasoline
launches are in many cases prepared to
demonstrate that the complaint that laws
are made only for the protection of the
rich Is q fallacy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01

O1n order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the ONCE. but simply to
THE sTAE, or TO the Editorial or Bust
ness Departments, according to tenor o,
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
SHOOTING STARS.
Trouble in Bubbles.

The wine growers of France are inclined
to be troublesome said the man who was
waiting for car
Yes" answered the policeman who was
watching convivial group; but not as
troublesome the wine buyers of Amer
lea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01

The discovery by magazine that its
autobiography of a famous actress Is
merely a reprint of a previous publication
should not cause bitterness of feeling. The
artistic temperament is ever prone to en-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01

When he sees the difficulty man can
get into with a mere motor boat, Mr.. Har-
riman is not surprised at the troubles that
beset man who is running the country's
railway systems
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01

The description of a nervous Philadel-
phian who is haunted by the ghosts of the
bass he has caught is about the most in
genious fish story the season has yet de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01

Mr.. Roosevelt's extraordinary ability to
command personal devotion Is illustrated
by the fact that even orators whose
speeches he cut short will continue to sup
port him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01

The man who has an insurance policy to
cash In just now must expect to face a
large number of reasons why the returns
are not any more liberal than absolute le-
gal necessity requires.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
The Greatest Peril.

DO you think there is any danger Of
race suicide?" asked the apprehensive citi-
zen.
No answered the man with several
small boys; but it's lucky that the Fourth
of July does not come oftener."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01

Gov. Hughes continues to maintain the
attitude of man whose present RESPONSE
bilties are great enough without adding a
presidential boom to them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01

The quietude which now prevails indi-
Gates that Mrs. Howard Gould feels that
she has gathered in about all the furni-
ture, bric-a-brac and live stock worth both
ering about
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01

Mr. Rockefellers social instincts are not
strong enough to prompt him to arrange
a special lat home for the benefit of
process servers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01

DE worst thing about lazy man." said
Uncle Eben. rs dat he ain satisfied to take
life. easy his SET, but insists on comm
aroun' durin' workin' hours, teliin' stories"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
Shifting Responsibility.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The investigators are ready to aver that
the hardest man to find in this country Is
the man responsible for the state capitol
stealings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01

The wine growers in France could not
feel much worse If their portion of the
country had suddenly developed a power
full prohibition movement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
A Useful Topic.

The way the temperature has ranged
Has brought distress, beyond doubt;
But, If the climate never changed.
What would some of us talk about?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01

Mr. Leslie NJ. Shaw Is prepared to dem
onstrate that he is not now a politician
in finance, but that he was previously a
fnancier in politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01

There is no use in hoping that the ordi-
nary commencement exercises of a college
will awaken as much general interest as a
boat race.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
Schmitz and Bars.
From the New York Mail.


The drama of ''Schmitz the Smitten."
Act l. music bars: act II, blackmailed bars;
act Ill, prison bars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
Tried to Shelve Roosevelt, Too.

From the Detroit News.
Gov. Hughes is proving such success in
New York that the G. o. p. of that state
wants to shift him to Washington to get
rid of him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01

Mr.. Bryan continues to demonstrate that
a man may go a considerable way in poll
tics without being a favorite son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
Hartmann; Generosity,

From the Portland Oregonian.
Mr. Hartman very kindly gave the Alton
people back their stock, but thoughtfully
kept their money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01

The former members of the duma are at
least free from any threats of an extra
session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
Robbers.

From the Baltimore Sun.
Pickpockets robbed New York book
maker of $1,000. We thought they said
there was "honor" among 'em.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
Hear! Hear!
timOre American.

From the Baltimore American.
The great republic shall live as long as
the poorest citizen freely expresses his per-
sonal and political opinion, and no longer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
Real Thing in Avoirdupois.

Detroit Free Press.
Taft is a man of splendid poise," de
clared an Ohio exchange.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
It Kills /!

From the New York Herald.
Now entereth the toy pistol, the deadliest
weapon in the world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
Nearly Everybody Has.

From the Lewiston Journal.
Have you graduated yet?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01

THE STAR has . regular end permanent
Family Circulation much more than the
combined circulation Of the other wash
ington daifes. A. . News and Adver.
Using Medium IL has NO compstitor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01

Playing Cards-Eagle. Crow zc
and Angel back. Per pack. ~
Fancy Mesh Yelling. chenille and
velvet spots. single and In clusters:
all colors and combinations. Die
Usually Zoe.
Chantilly Lace Wells. deep Powered
border: ~ yards long; black.
brown and navy. Usually mOc
Sl.U. .........
Genuine Heatherbloom Petticoats,
in many styles of fiounces Sn 0S
and ruffies; $2.75 Value.
Black Silk Petticoats, some with
all-sil <. ID dust foundation; S4.79
Best of 75c Corsets at 39c,
and certain best 81 Corsets at mmr
Corset Covers, deliberately trimmed
front and back in laces and
emb.; ribbon run; some were SQbC
Sl.p. .. - $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
Now Sc, lOc, 10c.
Were Ioc to soc.

All this seasons latest summer
Neckwear. The makers samples
and the Palais Royals oddments-
all at nominal prices. For two
days-July and 3-the embroid-
cry department counters are to be
used, in order to make tull DIS
play and so that you can easily
make selections.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01

You can't buy anything ira
everything is marked at prices
ping place for one in a hurry.
Cloth-bound Books of all kinds for
adults. Meade books for girls.
Henty books for boys and 12r
Prudy books for children.....
Ladies' Mohair Bathing Suits, with
sailor collar and fancy S1 O2
braid trimmings; all sizes.
Girls Suits for only S1.75: O2c
small children's sizes for only
Ladies' Bathing Caps and Hats
at 21c to Soc Shoes at only AOC
PIC and.
Ladies' Ribbed Vests at 13c and
Superior Vests and Umbrella VSC
Pants at.
Usual SOC Hose at 39c.
Broken lots of Lace Isle poo
Hose for only.
Wash Belts, plain and embroidered;
many styles of French gilt Die
buckles; some worth &c.,. INV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-01
66c soc
Were 68c to $2.o8.

Look for the lot at 8oc-and find
deliberately attractive Chemisettes,
Yokes, Round Collars, Coat Sets,
etc. At 66c are a few S.. 90 Chiffon
Neck Rufus, in white, navy, brown,
gray and lavender. The best neck
wear bargains of the year are prom
ised. Early visitors will be most
delighted.