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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16
Popularity of the NAVY.

No doubt can he entertained of the
popularity of the naval arm Of the
national service. 1t is picturesque and
prominent, The ships and guns officers
ana men make potent appeal to the
popular fancy. This is as it should be-
The navy is admirably advertised anC
Is always setting up spectacles that
entertain this. as we'll as other nations.
The following message comes from
Australia:
SYDNEY. n. s. w. March 15-Whjle
Prime Minister Deakin was addressing
a mass meeting yesterday he received
Il cable dispatch announcing America g
acceptance of the invitation for the bat l.
tleship fleet to visit Australia. He read
the message to the meeting and then
called for three cheers for the United
states. The enthusiastic audience rose
and responded with deafening hurrahs
Mr.. Deakin said he was sure the fleet
would receive such welcome as was
never experienced outside the United
States
Guaymas sends the following mes
sage:
CT AYMAS. Mex. March 15-Excur-
SONS are being run from Guaymas,
MaZatlan and other Pacific ports of
Mexico to the Bay of Magdalena TO give
the people an opportunity of witnessing
the maneuvers of the American feet Of
battleships- 1t is estimated that the
outgoing boats from MazatIan, Quay
mas and La PaZ during the last two
days have carried more than 1000 pso-
pie to the scene of the great naval dis
play
The Pacific coast of the United States
is on tiptoe in preparing a great well
come to the fleet
Practically every newspaper in the
land is naval auxiliary The papers
contain articles on naval gunnery, tar
get records by the gun crews of war
ships. pictures of sailors ashore and
afloat and sailors at drill and at play.
The laying of the keel of a ncw war
ship is chronicled, the launching is
made majestic news display, the trial
runs are featured, and when the ship
goes into commission all the country
hears of it. The navy rarely makes the
lament which the army so often makes
that recruits are hard to obtain
Thousands of boys and girls trudgine
to and from school and at play in the
streets and parks wear on their arms
naval insignia, in nearly every instance
the insignia of petty officers. Not a
child wears the insignia of the army
and yet that OF non-commissioneL Off
GERS is just as handsome, Just as pa
triotic and stands for just as glorious
memories and traditions. No c!othier
seems ever to have thought of deco
rating children's blouses with the marks
of the color sergeant or the sergeant
major. Red is the popular color in the
nautical decorations and yet no doth
ing merchant seems ever To have
thought OF giving to children the bril-
liant chevron and loZenge of :he bat
terry top sergeant, the chevron and
flaming horsehead of the stable SER
geant. the chevron and bar of the quar-
termaster sergeant, the scarlet shell of
the expert gunner or the simple but
distinguished chevron of the chief of
section
1t is believable that the naval press
agents have been buster than their
army brothers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16
New York at Denver.

When Col. Broker reached Tammanv
Hall he showed plainly that he was both
curious and anxious. He was puzzline
over the meaning of his invitation. But
Mr. Murphy, taking his hand put him
Immediately at ease
II have sent for YOU colonel to ask q
favor We are getting ready for the Den
Yer convention. and there is "A feeling that
the delega ton should be composed in part
Of business men. Too many politicians
spoil the game. We are regulars YOU
know. and when we begin to talk in a
somewhat independent spirit those west
eln guys laugh, They simply won't take
any such talk from us We must have a
few business men who can both look
straight and talk straight. May ] use
your name"
Why Mr.. Murphy. l cant talk at all
''Oh. my dear sir, of course you are not
a spellbinder. But you talk at directors
meetings and such places don't your
Certainly; freely enough
We'll. that qualities you. All you'll have
TO do AZ Denver is to raise your voice a
little and few more gestures than
ordinary. \ bit of practice between now
and then will set you up
And about the line of argument
That's simple just tell the Bryanites
that with their favorite we shall not be
able to turn a wheel in these parts. DON
abuse The man On the contrary, praise
him Dwell upon his eloquence and per-
sonal charm. But lay it down as a dead
certainty that he can't carry New York
and insist that we are entitled to a show
Speak right up. and hold TO the text
And Won think that Ill work
Il don't say it will. 1t may not But
it's our last card. AS I've told you that
sort of talk coming from regulars has nc
effect Those Bryan guys put tongue in
cheek. dig us in the ribs in friendly
fashion, and say, Come off, Go home
you fellows and get into your working
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16
The War Against Noise.

The first annual report of the Society
for the Suppression of Unnecessary Noise
o. New York has been published and a
copy is in hand 1t is Il suggestive little
document. and il augurs we'll for the
future STAGE o$ nerves in large communi-
ties. While it may he too optimistic
to look for immediate and wholesale
quiet. unquestionabiy the influence of this
society. working energeticaIly and intelli-
gently in such a clamorous center as New
York, viii spread far for the amelioration
OF many of the evils to which the human
ear is now subjected
In this annual report are set forth the
various steps that have been taken during
the year TO work out solution of the
noise problem. They are sensible steps
and suggestion OF fanaticism I'M
reasonableness appears. Certain noises.
II is claimed, are needless and avoidabl
Most of them can be reached by law.
and all of them by public sentiment in
time. On this point the report states:
The beginning has thus been made.
the beginning of crusade against noise,
one of the most insidious and harmful
enemies to health to which city jewellers
are exposed. Although We realize that it
will he "A difficult matter to train the I'M
tGtCaItn OF hStNSlllNt IeliltetS ti the
community to respect ordinances which
have been passed. and orders which have
been issued. to protect the sick. we are
hopeful that. in time, shall finally &C
coInplish even this task
One of the strongest appeals is that add
vanccd on behalf of the sick in city
hospitals. The report disciOses the fact
that in New York there are fifty-nine
hospitals. containing 1S.0lS beds. Most
Of these beds are occupied all the time.
Thus fully 1s,0tD sick people are con-
tinually subjected TO tie distressing and
perhaps dangerous influence of noise. II
is obvious that by enlistinc the assistance
Of those interested in the maintenance and
management OF the hospitals the anti
noise movement gains powerful head
way for. aS rule. such citizens are
earnest. practical workers who usually
accomplish results when they undertake
an enterprise
Washington observes the anti-noise cru
SADIE with interest. for il is ideally con-
dItioned To keep itself clear of such
nuisanccs With its smooth streets ano
easily accommodated traffic there is nC
irlSuperable difficulty in the way of pre-
venting urban clamor here. II should be
one of the quietest well as the most
attractive cities i'll the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16

clothes. You've got the votes. Trot 'em
out for Billy And there we are. But a
dozen or so of solid business men talking
in that strain will be different. May I
count on YOU
Yes. and 1 feel complimented by the
request. l hope you are right in your
calculations. Whatll happen If the
Bryanites take the ground that we are
Wall street boodlers come to buy up the
convention?
why. we'll tell 'em that there are no
boodlers left in Wall street; that Roose-
Welt has made the street SO poor 1t
couldn't raise money enough to buy up a
town council. Just you get your long face
and your firm patter ready and we'll take
chances
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16
The Candidates.

Dey sho'ly has me guessfn'
Like / never was before;
Dis doubt is sho' distressin'
An it's gettin' more an more.
De climates sad surprises
No longer does ] note.
De question dat arises
Is, How is l gwineter vateo'
Oars men OATS heavy wasted
An men OATS tall an thin:
Oars men who never tasted
a little drink o gin,
An some dat has. Oars winners
In every kind of spoht
Frum fights to fancy dinners
How is / gwineter vote?
De things dey says to calm us
Is like music bright an gay;
Dis is de land of promise
We is Twin in today.
Is heard EN- an Is seen EN-,
An Is read de wor'.a dey wrote.
It's hahd to choose between EN-
How is | gWineter vote!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16
A Comparison.

What We want" said the economist
lis some plan by which a dollar can be
made to do more work"
That's right" answered Farmer Corn
tossel; my experience with dollar Is
like my experience with the horse over
in that field Even when 1 manage to
get hold Of 1t l find it has kicked up its
heels and run away before / can get it
halfway htched up"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16
Widely Different Varieties.

rs it a good idea to make a speech
whenever you get a CHANGER said the
young man who is learning the states
manship business.
1t depends answered Senator Sor-
ghum, ION whether your speech is the
kind that shows your constituents how
much you do know or how much you
don't"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16
Sign May Be Wrong.
the Springfield Republican.

From the Springfield Republican.
Alien workers out Of work still crowd
the outgoing steamships for Europe as II
they sensed a prolonged period of depres-
sion. Perhaps their tntuitions afford a
better forecast of the business future than
the judgment of business men, as the
birds are able to beat men in forecastins
the weather, but this is a trifle uncer-
tain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16

1FIn oxder to avoid delays on account
of personal absence letters to THE
STAR should not be addressed to any
individual connected with the office, but
simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial
or Business Department. according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16
The Big Issues.

From the Savannah News.
Toward the end of this year two srea,
public questions are to be determined.
namely. who will be the next President
and which city has the best base ball
team.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16

If Thaw still entertains the delusion
that he is a popular hero there can be
no doubt about his mental condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16
Cost of War and Peace

From the Detroit free Press.
Maybe the time is almost in sight when
the world will be too poor to finance its
wars. This country and England are the
only two powers on earth that are main
tanning strong navies without deficit.
England has been adding to its debt.
The United States IS not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16

The horse that started round the track
Unto the starting point came back:
But. oh. the money that bet
Somewhere It's swiftly going yet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16

Predictions as to the democratic candi-
date for vice president are still wanting.
1t cannot be that Mr.. Bryan intends to
occupy the entire ticket.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16
All Sunk.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Poor shooting at Santiago? II was I'M
possible to sink any more Spanish wars
ships than were in range
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16

Mr.. Foraker suggests that he may find
it necessary to say May it please the
court" instead of May it displease the
administration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16

A woman cannot sharpen a pencil or
throw stone, and there is some doubt
as to whether she should undertake to
run d motor car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16

The government should have at leas,
something Of the same prote ction against
an anarchist newspaper that a private
citizen enjoys under the libel laws
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16

Managers OF the spring millinery dis
play do all in their power to discourage
an impression that hard times ever
existed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16
Color Scheme.

From the indianapolis News.
The most effective color scheme about
now would seem to be to cut out the yell
lows and try the blue laws on the reds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16

The promptness with which airship in
ventors apply for government funds
should earn them some recognition as
practical men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16

Police Commissioner Bingham declares
that he will hold on TO his position. This
shows he is not sulking about the disin-
clination of New York to raise salaries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16

In race track matters. as in all other
matters il is difficult for the law To pro-
tect til" man who insists on being sep
alaIcd from his money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16

When the question Can Taft be elect
ed! is discussed 1t is not proper to call
III Mr. Foraker as an expert witness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16
Just a Little Longer.

From the Providence Journal.
Industrial depression is lingering in
the lap of prosperity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16

King Alfonso recognizes the fact that
there is no greater encoura cement to
anarchists than an exhibition of fear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16
Chicago and Denver.

So long n he has his mcgaph"ne Castro
declines To- he afraid of the big stick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16

The first robin is no more reliable as
a sign of spring than the first open street
car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Profit in Sight.

"What would you do said the friend.
IF the government were to insist on buy
ing the railways?'
Start bull movement in the market
Immediately" answered Mr.. Dustin Stax.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16

THE STAR has a regular and perma-
nent Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation Of the
other Washington dailies. As News
and Advertising Medium it has no
competitor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16
Limits Of Propriety.

Don't. you think a man ought to tell
his wife everythng?" said the inquisitive
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16
A Pain Remedy

N ram Kennedy
Ii you would stop pain-head-
ache, neuralgia, sciatica, stomach
ache, backache. or any miserable
feelins-you must overcome the
nerve irritation which causes it.
DR.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills do
this. They do it without nausea
or disagreeablc after-effects
They soothe the nerves and drive
out the pain. Ask your druggist
about them.
Il have found ANYTHING good for
headache as DIR. Miles Anti-Pan Pills. They
are just what they called-a pain remedy.
MRS. ROST.
ll2l st. Clair St, Cleveland. Ohio
II they fail to help. your druggist will refund
the money first package.
% Doses % cents. Never sold in bulk.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16
A Great Municipal Problem.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
San Francisco has voted S1..OO OOO f
city parks. But will the parks get it?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-16
A. Hot Pace.

Not if he's a, juror in one of these SEN
sationaI trials answered Miss Cayenne.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-09-20
Hearst :: :
yt.lE, ".Ss f"r %FTF.

f. Continued from page ~ ~:l1
ia letter to John~-D: Archbold, vice
president lof @the Standard Oil con-
pany, telling Mr.hArchbold that he
had warned President Roosevelt not
to offend the Standard Oil. company,
as charged by Mr.. Hearst in his Co.
lumbus speech, IL, .HGt2l
!" q never had any such thing in
mind" said Mr.. sibley.pss.p -. Z
= And Haskell, Too. u ri
Chicago, Sept. 19.-In the faceg of
the assertion of Hearst at st. Louis
that an affidavit signed by F.. s. Mon
nett, former attorney general of Ohio
identifying Governor C. N. Haskell
of Oklahoma as having been a party
to the Standard OILS alleged negotia-
tions, Governor Haskell declared the
statements were absolutely false. T.
HRa and now that this is tn ond1
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-09-20
- = - :, .IE.- ~, .
DRUNKEN INDIAN Is
sat@ m >: KILLED BY TRAIN

Z Devils Lake, N. D., Sept. 19.-Last
night a few minutes aften ten o'clock
about four miles south of the city
John Greyhorn, 'Hehota," an Indian,
was struck by the Aneta branch
local freight train and died at the
general hospital shortly after arriv-
ing in the city. I. I. =. 7. =, =.
He was driving on; the track on
his way to Toxic, where he resides,
when the train struck him, cutting
off his right hand and foot, 'fractur-
ing his skull and causing serious in
jury to his spine. The horse was also
killed and the new buggy which he
had just purchased in this city was
badly demolished. The train was
stopped and the injured man rushed
to the city for medical aid, but too
late, death occurring at the general
hospital shortly after midnight. :
u
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-09-20
/. JSI " .,t a
SMOKE ]
lContinued from page 1. )

(Continued from page 1. @E 4
extraordinary spell Of dry weather
il Pennsylvania Is beginning to bring
about serious conditions, especially in
rural districts where water under
normal conditions Is not plentiful. 4
There has been no rain in some
parts Of the state in ten weeks. Rivers
are lower than they have been for
years, and creeks are absolutely dry.
Many wells and small streams never
known to be without water are dried
up. Many industries are suffering from
lack Of water, and many will have
to close down unless rain comes
soon. ..3f
There was a sprinkle. of rain in
this city tonight for the first time
in two weeks. but SO light that II
dried up as quickly as it fell.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-09-20
THIS MAN HAS A .r.. H.. .s,...t. ,
HARD BUNCH OF LUCK.

Lidgerwood Broadaxe: Jos. Spous-
ia, recently arrived from Bohemia,
and in the employ of A. J. Kabella,
thresher, was seriously injured Tues
day, and is now in the hospital. The
threshing rig was ON Jacob Miesen's
farm, four and half miles north,
and he was in front of it. The en-.
gineer started to turn the rig around
without giving a signal whistle oi
his intended move. spousta had
kne1t down to tie his shoe, and while
in that posture was caught under
the wheels. One arm was broken
and his thigh crushed. Under him
as he fell, was pitchfork, and one
tine Of it entered the thigh, following
Fand lying in the fracture. 1t Is al
extremely bad case. ~
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-09-20
RANSOM ~
bgEdCOUNTY FARMER SUI-
Btesgqe CIDEsy BECAUSE OF GRIEF

Lisbon,9 Ng'D D., Sept. 19.-The citi-
zens of Lisbon---and surrounding
country were greatly shocked this
morning when thss { news reached
here that abe JOHNSON, Ia prominent
and well-to-do farmer, nad commit.
teed suicide during the night by
hanging himself.
b Mr. Johnson has been beesnay in s poor
health for some time and II is beliey-
ed that this, together with the sad
loss, Of his son last winter, caused
him to shake off this mortal coil
The deceased leaves two sons and
three daughters to mourn the Loss
tof a kind and loving parent.
Il NE
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-09-20
. THE, RACES l
At GRAVESEND

Gravesend, Sept. 19.-In a terrific
drive Fair Play won the first special
handicap, 1 ID miles, at Gravesend
today. In doing so he clipped one Sec
ond off of the track record for the
distance by stepping it. in 2:03 2-5.
The previous time was 2:O4 2-5 and
was held by Dandelion. ,y;.l2.+s ~, i
suffragette easily won the junior
champion handicap for two-year-olds,
while Thistledaite won ll the Hitchcock
steeplechase, in new track track record or,d
time. 80.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-09-20
"A SLIGHT Difference.

The globe trotter was ftelling about
the wonders of India.a sts6., tsL2 s.
The scenery in some portions of the
country" he said, with enthusiasm, "is
incomparablelf sFar,9L far away, the
mountains pile up toward the sky, ,Sand
stretching of to- thenp aren beautiful
valleys, while close, at hand oyou can
get in sight of man eating tiger"Tr,
Il beg your pardon" interrupted an
eager listener, .fbut did yon say, inside
Of man eating tiger or In sight Of
one New York Press. q
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-09-20

The best part Of beauty Is that which
no picture can express Bacon.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-09-20
ENGINE TURNED TURTLE;
ONE KILLED TEN HURT

San Antonio, Tex, Sept 19.-~
Twelve persons were injured, one OF
them fatally in i, wreck on the IN
tternatlona1 and h Great Northern
through train No. 8, three miles
south Of Kyle tonight. VIM. Simpson,
engineer. was hurled from the cab
as the engine turned turtle. He Will
die. His fireman, Westhope, Ii also
badly injured Ten passengers were
bruised and cut. & VI. IL
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-09-20

1t is a wise man who takes. advantage
Of them. The building Of the Pan
anna canal, the extension Of railroads,
the increase in population, with no
increase OF land-all combine to
make propositions, such as Mr.. Mar
tin, one of the most substantial men
in Santa Barbara, can give informa-
tion about, most attractive.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-09-20
I Eii bound

Al citizen of culture and poetic taste
went to- a public library and asked for
Shelley's "Prometheus Unbound"
He was rather taken aback when the
librarian replied, with great hauteur;
I'VE don't keep any unbound books
in this library"
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-09-20
Mfssed %.

The prodigal son wrote the old man
as follows: AT got religion the other
]. day. Send me S1O." J" But the old man
replied Religion Is free. You got the
wrong kind
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-09-20
MINoT cussEDNEss
IS VERY STRENUOUS:

Minot. N. D., Sept. 19.The regular
fall term OF the county court will
open before Judge Nehemiah Davis
September 80. There are ninety cases
on the calendar Of which sixty-nye
are criminal. 5-5,5 ..ss
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-09-20

USE TRIBUNE WANT COLUMNS.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-09-20

s@.sI am prepared to furnish you with
strained gasoline for your autos at
20c per gallon, in any quantity de-
sired, siphoned into the car from
the tank, Call and see me at
FaInce' 4th street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-24
DOESN'T KNOW IT.
Castro, III In Bed, Ignorant Of Recent
Developments.

Berlin, Dec 23.-Cipriano Castro. the
dictator of Venezuela, deposed by his
people and discredited by his govern
ment, is lying on sick bed in Berlin
in complete ignorance of the events at
Caracas that have resulted in his
downfall A number of the Presidents
entourage said Wednesday morning
that Castro had received no news from
home and did not know what had
transpired there
While the newspapers of Berlin filed
with dispatches setting forth in detail
these sensational occurrences of the
past few days that eliminated in the
Reputation of Castro and the install
lation of a new government in place Of
the organization he left behind to run
the country during his absence state
ments that were given official confirm
alton by the German foreign office
Wednesday morning-Castro is repos-
ing in private sanitarium in this city,
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