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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17
Gen. Hams.

Washingtonians feel the deepest sym
pathy for Gen. Peter c. Hams. now for a
second time afflicted with a bitter domes-
tic sorrow through the impetuous natures
Of his sons. He will always be regarded
as a citizen of the capital. and is fondly
held by the community in esteem az
man Of probity and character. When the
first tragedy was enacted. seventeen years
ago. no man failed to feel sincere sorrow
for him or to admire the manner In which
he fought for his sons life. Now he
must pass again through the ordeal. in
even more bitter circumstances. and his
sufferings must be the keener for the
memories of that other experience. How
yer men may think concerning the tragedy
Of Saturday last. whether they depounce
1t or excuse II, they must admire Gen.
Hams instant and unflinching response
to the call for help sounded by those who
should have been solace In his advanc-
ing years. but have caused him 80 much
anxiety and now have brought him to the
sharpest crisis Of life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17
Johnson.

Gov. Johnson Of Minnesota il hurryins
home to head on, II possible. a move
uaent to draft him for third nomination.
He has had enough of his present office.
and Of politics for time. and wishes to
retire But the Bryanites object. They
want the use Of his name In the cam
paign, and feel that with his aid they
may be able to carry that state for the
Denver ticket. The situation is embar-
RAISING for the governor. If he is NOM
mated and wins. and yet the state votes
for Taft, he will lose favor with the
Bryanites. II nominated and defeated.
the republicans carrying the state both
for the local and the national ticket, he
will lose prestige as q national quantity
Wednesday is convention day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17
Conditions in Russia.
:. T. Stead In the London Times.

w. T. Stead IN the I0hd0h Times.
Returning to Russia after an absence OF
three years. find on every hand evidence
Of a change SO complete as to seem al
most incredible. To ell outward appear
ance Russia, after the birth throes OF the
revolutionary years. has now resumed her
normal life. Every one asserts, the revo-
lutionists more emphatically than any one
else, that the revolutionary fever has
spent itself. and that for years to come.
provided that the great political evolution
represented by the duma Is allowed regu-
lar development. there Is no reason to ap-
prehend q recurrence Of the disturbances
Of 1908 and 1905.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17
Autumn's Approach.

Wn3tS the 8oO0 sNn8ln SAD
Bout pleasures that have fed,
When there's others that's a-waitin'
So invitin'. jest ahead?
Never mind the roses sweet
= That faded quite away;
I'd rather tend a fryin' pan
Than smell of a bouquet!
Never mind the mockin' bird
That must forsake the tree;
The sizzlin' OF the reed bird
Will sound good enough for me.
Never mind the sad sea waves
That used to sooth US 50,
But bring along the oyster
Who's reposirs' down below.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17
TIE STAR has q regular ana peIms.
nsnt Family Circulation much moro
than the combined circulation Of the
other Washington dailies. A. News
ana Advertising 1Gediu,n 1t has NO
competitor.

OIn order 60 svoid Delays On account
Of personal absence letters 20 TKD
STAR should not be addressed TO any
individual connected with the once. but
simply to THE Star. or 70 the Editorial
or Business Department. according 70
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17

Prejudice against golf as - rich mans
game" may be due to the fact that Rookie
.elier affects It. The public Is somehow
getting suspicious Of nearly everything
Rockefeller does
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17

The French Panama scandal has been
brought to a close by final disbursement
to creditors. II the efficiency Of that ex-
pertinent as terrible example could be
made to pay dividends. there would still
be something coming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17

Expectations that the farmer will secure
large profits this year naturally direct at
tention to the question Of providing Tor
his greater comfort. He IL the man with
the price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17

Good work Is reported In the suotuga-
ton of the Staten Island mosquito. What
right has Staten Island to this consider
alton as a most favored community?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17

After all. Mr.. Taft is lucky man II
people can find no greater fault in him
than the fact that no takes pride In Q
good golf score.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17
Does Not Like to Work.

From the Atlantis Constitution.
Count Boni says he wants the children.
Are they old enough to support him7
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17

Several democrats who have been lam
hasted by Mr. Bryan will smile sarcas-
tically at his assumptions Of inability to
WELD the big stick"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17
Hoodooe

From the Indianapolis Star.
Nothing significant. OF course. in the
presence Of just thirteen letters in thu
name OF John Worth Kern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17

True patriotism puts as much effort into
a letter of acceptance as II 1t were worth
a dollar q word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17

Airship accidents are only to be expect
ed. Even the perfected automobile and
the triumphant trolley car have to lay
up occasionally for repairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17

Venezuela seems to be about the only
South American country that really has
good excuse for revolutionary senti-
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17

II the campaign contributions are too
slow Mr.. Bryan might organize q lecture
tour and divide the gate receipts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17

Admiration for Bryan expressed by La
Toilette serves to illustrate how inextri-
cably partisan sentiment Ii getting its
wires crossed these days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17
A Word Of Warning.

so. my son." said the International citi-
zen. you are going to be a reformer?"
Yes. sir"
well, I haven't any objections % long
as you are not one of the kind who, hav.
Ing dyspepsia themselves. want to forbid
everybody else the use of pie"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17

Reports that Georgia's prohibition laws
are being violated ought to give Candi-
date Chain q chance to conduct . red
hot personal campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17
Denighted.
OS1&3BASeS
from the New York Times.

From the NEW 1ONH 1IuSb'
In some things we are poor benighted
heather. For instance. the United States
IL the only civilised nation besides China
that does not protect. preserve and con-
much timber As It uses. Il IL using about
three umss O. much - the forests grow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17

A number Of Chinese prophets are as
sure as Mr.. Hobson that Japan has not
had a sufficiency of war
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17
Taking Things Easy.


From the Boston Transcript.
The national campaign Is VIGOROUSLY
late IN making its start. But this ac-
cords with the growing American taste
for taking life easy during the heated
months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17

In making mushroom Investigations It
II always desirable to take along . good
doctor who does not like mushrooms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17

m thu Indianapolis News.

FrOm the 1ndianapolb News.
II the Young Turks succeed in their
plan to reduce the salaries Of overpaid
oficials and to abolish unnecessary gov
eminent jobs, they could render US q
great service by telling Us how they man
aged 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17
SHOOTING stars
BIZ PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Artistic Resentment,

Don't you enjoy the singing of the wild
birds?" said the rural enthusiast
Certainly not answered the prirna
donna. ANY one who enjoys the musical
reputation that some Of these birds have
gained should be getting at least a thou
sand dollars a performance. The method
Of these birds is positively unprofes-
sional.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17

least few thousands to observe at close
range the latest evolution in mans per-
sistent pursuit Of the elusive mastery Of
the air.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17
Valuation.

Surely YOU picked up something In
the way OF an art treasure. while you
were abroad" said the collector
don't know" answered Mr.. Cumrox.
when my new son-in-law Is all dressed
up you might call him work of art.
But ! don't believe he is any treasure
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17
4 Grim Future.

This ruthless destruction Of trees" said
the forestry expert, must be stopped
Yes. indeed answered the summer
girl as she artlessly peeled the tin foil
of a piece Of chewing gum. If they de-
stroy all the trees there won't be any
place to swing a hammock. will there?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-17

ouoth the African Elephant.
My fate with woe is linked!
] would l were a mastodon,
Cause then I'd be extinct"'
The Prescott daily news., 1908-08-10
BAKER DRUG STORE.

5 or 6 doses of "666" will cure any case of Chills and fev IT.
 Miss Jean Hatiey left this morning for Hope to visit rela- tives at Hope.
 Mrs. Duly Gorham of Blevins, returned home this morning after several days here as the guest of Mrs. c. c. Hamby.
 Frank Trueson who is doing the plumbing work on the handsome new home of Tom Garland at Emmet, spent Sunday in the city.
 Miss. Irene Royston went down the road today on the cannon ball enrOute to her home in Washington, after spending three weeks with relatives at Little Rock and Van Buren.
 The third quarterly conference for the Methodist church in Pres colt will be held at the church tonight at 8 o'clock. All officials of, the church are expected to be on hand. T. D. SCOTT
 Misses Hattie and Lee Almand visited relatives at Gale yester- Y, day. They were accompanied home by Miss Stella Almand, who had been visiting in Georgia | township for several days The Methodist ladies invite all wishing to enjoy q pleasant eve- hing, to come to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam T. White on Thurs day evening, Aug. 13. An auc- tion sale is to take place at which there will be lively bid ding and ice cream and cake will be served at the popular price.
 Gee & Loomis on Saturday eve ming received from Nathan over 100 head of fine beef cattle which they bought for shipment to St. Louis, but the stock arrived hero just too late to catch the fast live stock and fruit train, and had to be unlOaded and pastured over Sunday. The consignmen t Will go out tonight.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-08-10
egs9 LOCAL $ En \ E V s

Ernest Stainton spent yester- day in Texarkana.
 5 or 6 doses of 1866" will cure any case of Chills and Fever.
 Ben Ha1iey left yesterday for Camden where he will make a short visit.
 Jack McKelvey left yesterday morning for a short visit with friends at Waldo.
 Fred Powell resumed his duties as railway mail clerk last night after a vacation lasting several weeks.
 Senator and Mrs. R. l.. Mont gomery of New LewisviIle, came in Saturday night on a visit to Mrs. MOntgOmery's parents, Mir and Mrs. Sam Scott.
 Postmaster Grayson and fam fly left yesterday morning for Chidester, from which place they will go into the interior of Ouachita county, on a visit to the family of Mr. GraysOn's par ents.
 Van Williams of Hugo, Okla. returned home yesterday morn ing, after spending a week or so with relatives in Prescott. Mrs. Williams will continue to re- main at the bedside of her sick father, O. l.. Moncriel.
 Herber Bullock of Hugo, Okla, passed up the road on the short tIain yesterday afternoon to Boughton, where he goes to join his wife and accompany her hom e home. Mr. Bullock who has been living at Hugo for the past sev- eral years, tells us that he ex- poets to move to Cameron, Texas. in few days.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-08-10
When to Cut Alfalfa.

The Maryland experiment station recommends cutting alfalfa for hay when it is about one-tenth in bloom and before the young shoots which make the next crop have made sutii' cient growth to be cut off by the mower. The vitality of alfalfa Is very much lessened by allowing 1t to stand very long after the proper time for cut ting. and It is not advisable to delay cutting later than full bloom. even al risk Of losing the crop.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-08-10

Senator Haynie spent a short while in Gurdon yesterday.
 w.. V. Tompkins is spending to- day on business in Texarkana.
 Galvanized roofing in stock at Prescott Supply & Hardware Co.
 Mrs. Anna Thompson, who has been spending some time here with relatives and friends, re- turned to Hope today.
 Garrett Whiteside left this mornings for Philadelphia, to wit witness the ball game between Philadelphia and Gurdon.
 If 291 the number which en- titles the holder to the chocO- late set, is not presented before s o'clock tonight, another draw ing will be held at the airdome. Admission free.
 Quite number of our people attended the religious servic IS at Smyrna yesterday, few miles west of Prescott. The exercises of the day included an Old-fas sh- toned foot washing.
 Don't forget the auction sale and ice cream supper at Mrs. $. T. Whites on Thursday evening Aug. 13. But little money you bring, our friends both young and old, We're only doing this for fun the buyer here is-sOld Newt Weaver and Charlie TOmpkins left this morning for Philadelphia, where they went to assist the Gurdon team in a con- test there today. For some reas- on. the game was called off, and the boys returned home on the cannon ball.
 Rev. E. Delaughter passed up the road this morning enroute home trCm BokahOma, Okla. where he as been spending week conducting protracted meeting, during which there were twenty-one accessions to the church. sixteen by baptism.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-08-10

Raleigh Hatley who is farming this year in Jackson township spent today in Prescott.
 The. prize offered by the Thea tOriunl Saturday was won by C.. E. Shankle, and consisted of triple mirror
 The large crowd at the Air dome Saturday night heard with regret the announcement of Man
 ger Kennedy stating that they were retiring in favor of the TheatOrium and would give no more performances.
 A.. F. Logan returned last eve hing from NachadOches, Texas. where he and Mrs. Logan have been visiting week with rela- tives. Mrs. Logan came back as far as Camden, and will remain there on visit for several days.
 Chas. McMillian. son of TT. C.. McMillian, living a few miles south of town, brought in from his farm today a fine sample of sweet potatoes as we hava seen on the market this year. It be- gins to look like bumper crops of everything.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-08-10
Sss&SS
MORALITY AND LAW

The Hearld and Presbyter of Cincinnati, one of the fore llOst organs of the Presbyterian church, comments upon the old saw about the inability of law to make people moral. It says:
 You can't make people moral by law" Of course not. Neith- IT can you make them healthy by law. Laws are not designed to make men either moral or heal thy, but to protect them in per- son and property. in their homes and in all their interests. Do- ing this they promote morality by punishing evil doers and res training those who would do evil They also establish conditions favorable to morality and health
 A pure-fOOd law may not com'- pei man to eat healthful food. but it prevents men selling him, under false latels what is un- nealthful. law against cigar cites does not take away a boys appetite for them, but it pre- vents men selling them to him end so protects boys from temptation. It protects others from the formation of an appe- tite. A law against saloons may not make drinking men temper ate, but it creates an environ ment favorable to temperance.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-08-10
THE WAY OF THE CLERK.

A man of weight and dignity. or pomp and circumstance. May wither those who work for him With his all piercing glance. But when he ventures for his wife TO buy some fancy stuff A slender lady of sixteen
 Will often call his bluff He goes into dry goods store To buy piece of lace And carries dignity enough
 To almost sink the place. The busy salessir overlooks His condescending smile And says. with chilling unconcern. Down in the center aisle." The lady in the center aisle A careless look bestows Upon the sample he must match; Then. turning on her toes And going leisurely to where Such things as lace they keep. She shakes her head and says, I've
 don't
 Have anything so cheap" She sells him some for twice the price Before he goes away And then holds out her hand as though He might be doubtful pay. Then he most unobtrusively Goes sliding toward the door And feeling jdst about tenth The size he felt before.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-08-10

There's going to be an auction at
 the home of s. T. White, The time is set for Thursday just after fall of night; The moneys for the Methodists' the good time is for you, We'll sell a lot of property, it's
 quality will do.
 want you all to come and see the bargains that we'll make. We'll feed you with the best of cream, also the incest cake. You'll meet your friends and neighbors, vel greet you with good cheer,
 And now l will subscribe myself, A, M. Ellsworth, Auctioneer.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-08-10
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PERSONAL LIBERTY

The Union Signal puts in "a single sentence one of the best statements in refutatiOn of the personal liberty argument ever produced. 1t says;
 The demand for personal liber- ty to buy and drink intoxicants would be more convincing if it came from those whose liberty is said to be in danger rather than from those who have intoxicants to sell.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-08-10
Coupon.

Good for 5c in trade at our soda fountain when accompa- 1ied by a cash purchase.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-08-10

An obstacle often proves merely an incident
The Prescott daily news., 1908-08-10

Being hero oughtn't to stand in the way of mans success, but it often l does
The Prescott daily news., 1908-08-10
Relief For . Sufferer.

AS soon as the first airship is per fected a relief expedition should be at once sent to the man in the moon."
 "To bring him away?"
 No; to send him consignment of crackers to match his large supply of cheese"
The Prescott daily news., 1908-08-10
Disinterested.

How the little children enter into the spirit of Arbor dayr'
 Why shouldn't they? They know that the trees they plant will not grow switches uniil they are grown up and out Of the way of danger"
The Prescott daily news., 1908-08-10
V. C. I. U. Column

Next meeting with Mrs. Hugh Ioncrief, Aug. 21.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-08-10

When all automobile breaks down three miles away from a repair shop. the children in the rear seats should close their ears until the first part of the storm rolls by
 Being hero oughtn't to stand in the way of mans success, but 1t often does.
 An obstacle often proves merely an incident.
 No man is really indifferent to his own interest, and he who seems so 1t will pay to watch.
 Some young men who try to live down their salary succeed only too we'll.
 To an impulsive man 1t is q lot easier to fight for his friends than it Is to get his friends to fight for him.
 Your fifty pound ticket doesn't cut much ice with the iceman these days.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-08-10
Humor a.s Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
Dy DUNCAN II. SMITH

When you start out to show a man the error of his way you would better begin by taking a course in boxing
 Some people always seem just nat urally suspicious, but that may be partly your fault.
 A self made man is apt to think any change in his scheme is bound to be for the worse.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-08-10

Band wagons are more popu- lar this year { h a n W ater wagons or air ships.
 Some fools are not as harmless as they look.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-30
BIC DRY DOCK
At NAVY YARD
MARE ISLAND WILL
HAVE S1,45O,OOO DOCK.
VIII BE Completed Next January
Built of Concrete ThrOughOut-12,-
26O Oregon Fir Piles Driven From
20 10 40 Feet Under Water Into
20 or 40 Feet OF Mud.

Washington, July 30.-The 81, ,450,-
600 dry dock for the Mare Island
navy yard, now in/course of construc-
ton at Vallejo, Cal, will be completed
in January.
Francis B. Smith, constructing en-
gineer for the contractors, was in
Washington this week comforting with
officials Of the navy department. The
new dock will be Of concrete through
out, and Smith talks Interestingly Of
the difficulties which the contractors
have encountered.
In the foundation Of the dock"
he said, I'VE used 1890 piles Of Ore
gon fir, driven 40 feet under water
into from 20 to 40 feet Of earth. Up
on that foundation we built concrete
dock-but only after repeated fall
ures.
1.-The construction of a dock of this
size and character is a prodigious
undertaking. The contractors which
/ represent are the second ones to
take hold OF the matter, and already
the dock has been in process Of con-
struction for nine years"
: Smith brings with him to Washing
ton the coast antipathy to the Japs,
and is enthusiastically for the further
fertilization OF the Pacific gateway
to America. Still. he naively remarks
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-30
Costly Jar ef the oubway.

The tuppenny tube, London's sub
way. once set fire to a house In man
ner so extraordinary as to merit atten-
ton. In mansion. beneath which
runs the subterranean railway one or
the bedroom fireplaces was fitted with
blower-a sheet OF iron inside the
crate which can~be raised or lowered
to regulate the draft The blower rest
ed on series OF Iron notches. One
afternoon a servant klndled a fire In
the crate and when 1t was well allght
raised the blower, so that the coal
would burn but slowly, and so left 1t
while she went downstairs. Presently,
deep In the clay beneath the founda-
tlons of the house, train rushed along.
The vibrations from its passing were
sufficient to jar the blower from the
notches on which the servant had left
ii. 1t dropped down. The draft In
creased; the fire ragged madly. The
flames were enough to set the chimney
on fie, burning SCOT set the water tank
on the roof allght, and there resulted
a considerable conilagratlon.-
Post.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-30
Cerebral Embolism.

Cerebral embolism, or the occlusion
or plugging Of an artery in the brain.
causes sudden death. Growths or veg
citations form on the valves Of the
heart While attached they are harm
less, but the instant one, large or small,
becomes loosened and enters the rapid
arterial current very perllous condi-
ton obtains. The embOlus, or plug
enters vessel that becomes narrower
and narrower and at last it is arrested
and occludes or plugs the artery, there
by cutting of the blood supply. The
force Of the blood current back OF the
embolus keeps 1t at the seat Of arrest.
In brain cases the middle cerebral ar
terry, at the base Of the brain, Is af-
fected. Once lodged unconsciousness
follows and soon DEATH Some Of the
symptoms resemble those Of true
cerebral hemorrhage or apoplexy.-
New York Herald.