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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-11-18
Opium in Linar.s c.,

nsS Sa 2. francisco, Nov. 11.-Opium val.
C Ts at sl4oO was discovered TO-DAY no
ouseoms Inspector Emlow conesa, ~
paS,sg the coal in the bunkers of s' ssu
a.. asinc Mail steamer China. The dr .ne
f sSi Ssonnseated and searching inon; mug
snn9' u 70 aiselose who had attemntsd -
'nuggie 1t into this country p'su 10
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-11-18
Ducks De by rhous,ns.

imperial, Cal, Nov. le.-rton..s
II wild ducks are DIVING IN ~ ,;nousand'
NOT % Sro. rom disease or poison I,
uos Snown; Acres Of grain fields -, :
INV" r VITA dead birds, while otbe a'
e ,a,n (, aVing, are so stupefed thar , tSaS
can be caught by hand "A' 'hey
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-11-18
British cahine. NO. o..

London, Nov, ia report is current
mere mat should the house Of lords re.
lleet the budget, Premier Asouith and
ms cabinet would Immediately resign.
Evening star., 1909-07-09

ouainted with the location of the first
fountains. 1t will not be a full experi-
ment until these drinking places have
been installed at least a year. They
sbould. furthermore. be SO distributed
as to bring public drinking facilities
within reach of all classes in various
sections OF the city. Care should be
taken in locating them to place them
AT points of greatest convenience, where
they will serve the largest number.
There need be no question of the pub
lie appreciation of this opportunity to
ouench the thirst in summer time with
out resorting to artificial drinks. es-
pecially if through private enterprise
and benevolenCe funds are provided to
render the water more potable than
though it were drawn directly from the
mains In this connection it is to be re-
called that short time ago The Star
printed an appeal from an official of one
of the local missions for contributions
to the free drinking fountain ice fund of
that institution, and almost Immediately
it was answered by the donation from a
single contributor of sufficient money
to keep the water cool throughout the
summer It is 70 be hoped that the Com
missioners suggestion will meet with an
equally prompt response
Evening star., 1909-07-09
The Nearer East.

Once more the traditional Balkan war
cloud shows on the international horizon
The phrase is not entirely descriptive of
the situation as IL now exists. but any
thing pertaining to Turkey and Turkeys
foreign relations may with propriety be
termed Balkan, inasmuch as whatever
happens to affect the government at Con-
stantinople is certain TO arouse the ere
tire region west and north of that capital
If for example. the Turkish agents at
Teheran contrive to work up sufficient
hostility to Russia on the score of that
governments dispatch of troops to the
Persian capital. a war between Turkey
and Russia Is not impossible. Such. in
deed. is the suggestion in the dispatches
from ST Petersburg. where there IS grave
anxiety over the Persian situation.
IL is becoming evident that England
~ disposed to yield TO Russia the ma jor
portion of responsibility for preserving
the peace IN Persia. II is futile TO look
TOY antaGorIsm between these two pow
"ts. masmuch as there is Il perfectly
understood definition of authority be-
tween them. The general purport of the
Russo English compact regarding the
shah's dominions is that England will
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Murderous Burglars.

At Flatbush, Long Island, the other
night burglars entered the house of a
wealthy citizen and while at work secur
ing their spoils were seen by the head of
the family. His exclamations aroused
the household. His son entered the room
and grappled with one of the intruders.
A struggle ensued. the burglar firing three
shots, the last of which killed the youths
mother. The burglars fed. but not before
the young man had fired at one of them
from the weapon that had been dropped.
The man was hit and so seriously wound
ed that later both he and his companion,
who went to his rescue, were captured
They proved to be old offenders, one of
them having served two terms already in
the penitentiary, one for criminal assault
and another for grand larceny. 1t is be-
lieved that the wounded man has been
convicted or at least guilty OF more than
one burglary in the past.
This tragedy emphasizes afresh the ne
cessity, in the interest of public safety
OF statutory definition of burglary as
capital crime. The man who enters
house at night for the purpose of stealing
is a potential murderer. He is armed to
kill. if necessary. He is a desperate man,
intent upon securing his booty and pro-
tecting himself from detection and cap
ture. He has usually no scruples what
ever about killing if molested in his work,
willingly committing murder and taking
his chance of capture and conviction
rather than submit TO detention on the
charge of the original crime
II is believed that If the crime of bur
glary were classed as capital, punishable
by death. there would be fewer to under
take the role OF housebreaker by night.
The possibility of condemnation to the
gallows or the electric chair would un-
doubtedly deter many who are now led
into this line of criminal work. Some of
the states have already defined burglary
as equivalent to murder and the laws
have been executed TO that effect with the
result OF greatly diminishing the number
OF housebreakings. It would be well for
members OF Congress who are interested
IN the welfare of the District to consider
the advisability OF amending the local
statutes TO this end.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Water for the People.

The opportunity is offered for somo
phi'anthropic citizen of Washington to
bestow a genuine benefit upon human
ity by supplying the means Of cooling
the water in the public drinking foun-
tains which the Commissioners are about
to establish. Doubtless If the water is
cooled these fountains will be much
more effective in auenching the public
thirst than though II Is drawn directly
from the filtration plant. The ntimation
is given at the District building that
installation Of these first fountains is
regarded a. experimental and that the
public Use Of them viii be closely OBJ
served to determine tie wisdom of
tablishing additional cr"s on this~ basis
the test should be extenoed ever a con-
siderable period. in ordc. To make sure
that the peop'a have become fully ac-
Evening star., 1909-07-09
No Billboards on the Plaza.

Commissioner Vests suggestion that
the vicinity of the Union station should
be kept free from disfgurements of bill
boards and advertising devices Is excel
lent. 1t should be thoroughly enforced
The Union station plaza will in time-a
short time, it is to be hoped-become one
of the most attractive parts of the city
1t will be the gateway to the National
Capital. where the thousands who enter
daily obtain their first glimpse of Wash
ington.' Plans are in contemplation for
the architectural development of this
der it one of the notable beauty spots
of the world. 1t would be folly to per-
NIT the Disagreement of this space with
advertising devices even at the present
stage. while the plaza is in a course of
development. 1t is true that the aspect
from the station entrance is at this time
in the main unlovely. There are many
unsightly old buildings still standing
within range, the earth fill is incomplete,
the conveniences of the plaza are in a
large measure temporary and unless the
incoming tourist understands that the
place is in process of evolution his
impression is likely to be unfavorable
buI IHdt is no reason why the OUTLOOK
should be made even worse by the erec-
tion of biH-posting structures and adver-
tising devices, such as have offended his
eye throughout the trip from, New York
to Washington. In that five-hour trip,
assuming that that Is his course, he. will
have had his fill of proclamations of
Somebody's Screens and Everyman's To-
bocco and Someone Else's Whisky. He
has seen animals and men of Gargantuan
proportions. His eye has been tired with
blazing colors. 1t will be no advantage
to him to meet the same familiar tokens
of trade enterprise at the threshold of
the capital, and indeed there will be no
gain for the proprietors of these oft
proclaimed commodities in offending his
sense of propriety by intruding them
selves once more upon his vision. If
there is one place in Washington which
should be kept immune from the bill
board invasion it is the Union station
plaza. As we'll allow the Capitol Park
to be surrounded by twelve-foot board
ings ablaze with chromatic crimes as to
fill this space with these obnoxious struc-
lures
Evening star., 1909-07-09

safeguard the eastern frontier, while Rus
sia undertakes to maintain order in the
western portion. The obvious effect of
this division is to keep Russia away
from the Indian border, which is one
of the prime objects of the British
diplomacy.
This arrangement between England and
Russia throws the latter power into d.
rect relations with Turkey, as that coun-
trys interests are affected by the Persian
situation. Thus England has given Rus
sia virtually a free hand to deal with
Turkey as the occasion may require in
all matters relating TO the trend of af-
fairs west OF the Bosphorus. The ques-
ton of ultimate interest IS whether the
English influence will be effective in
maintaining the status quo on the
European side where the Austro-German
interests are paramount.
The Young Turks government at Con-
stantinople II is reported. is inclined to
manifest disposition to insist vigorous
" upon the maintenance of Turkish in
auence in Persia At the same time that
government has another problem on its
hands in the preservation of what re
mains or lITklSn SuZefdlnJN over '.tc'S-
The Cretan situation holds the germs
of international trouble This month the
troops representing the powers of guard
ianship are to be withdrawn, and there
is some fear that the departure of the
last soldier will be the signal for re-
neval OF the traditional conflict between
Cretan-Greek and Turk. Meanwhile
Austria watches every opportunity to in
crease its prestige in the Balkans. and
Italy is jealouslv observing this extension
Of Austrian territory and influence.
This entire question Of the near east
is one OF the most complex problems IN
ali the field of International politics.
There is 10 single lire OF proba billty
or unmixed strain of influence. Every
consideration that bears upon one aspect
OF the situation is affected by some other
subordinate factor At times it seems
as though Europe could not possibly
avoid a confa grafton. And then again
it appears that the very dangers in the
case are themselves the best guarantee
of peace.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
The Senate and the Tariff.

The final roundup in the Senate had
long been foreshadowed. Mr.. Aldrich. in
every emergency, had shown himself to
be master of the situation Speaking for
the ma tority of the finance committee, he
had had the majority's support all along,
and this insured the support Of a majority
of the Senate. At no time was the tariff
bill in peril. This everybody knew, and
the fact doubtless explained good deal
or the maneuvcring. Supporters Of the
measure could afford 10 be patient under
arra icnnents and taunts. knowing that in
the end everything would work out III
their favor, while opponents had free
hand in shaping their individual records.
Ii was not a sham battle. but battle Of
.uresone conclusions.
Those republicans vino voted against
the bill acted logically and creditaby.
Their fight had been conducted with great
vigor and eamestness, and it was fifty
crowned with final disapproval in bulk
of what they had condemned in detail.
Their attitude toward the conference re-
port depends, OF course. upon what that
report shows. If the Senate triumphs in
conference they can no more support such
result than they could the DILL as 1t
stood yesterday. But if material modff1ca
tons are made in conference. bringing
the bill nearer to the House form, or to
hat they themselves have suggested, they
can very well record themselves in the
Affirmative. and consider that they helped
bring the result about.
Mr.. McEnery of Louisiana is to be
congratulated upon his courage and con-.
sistency. He voted to the Industries Of
other states what, at his request, the
senators from those stares had voted to
the principal industry of his state. Being
a protectionist as TO sugar he did not
balk at protection for other American
products. He stood alone on his side OF
the main aisle, but stood on both feet
and erect.
The conference stage is always an i'm
portant stage of a tariff contest. In the
present contest it is expected to be most
important. We are told by some politi-
clans that practically a new bill will
emerge from this conference. The state
ment is too sweeping. A new bill would
be impossible. But with the two houses
so far apart, and ten republican senators
representing important republican terri
tory standing out against the Senate's
amendments to the bill, we should see
some very material and we'll adjusted
compromises of differences.
And now the President enters the
game-an influence for harmony and
skilled in the art of bringing 1t about.
What says the President?
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Diamonds and Prosperity.

From the Indianapolis News.
Cable reports from South Africa in
dicating that the diamond Industry is
again running full capacity make un-
necessary further assurances from COM
mercial agencies that prosperity" has
begun to show its head. They may very
accurately gauge the conditions in the
general financial and commercial life. but
the barometer that tells of the restora-
ton of that elusive condition which is
called confidence is $50 miles in the
interior of distant South Africa. 1t is
the shipping desk of the De Beers Con-
solidated Diamond Company at Kimberly.
This isolated barometer is so sensitive
that it forecasts trouble long before there
are any visible indications Of tight
pocketbooks.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Rockefeller.

John D. Rockefeller is seventy, in robust
health, and Millionaire. His business is
money-making; his pleasure playing golf
He still keeps his eye on the gun. A
very remarkable man in every particular
The worlds opinion Of him has been fire.
quently, and at times severely. expressed
His opinion of the world is largely a
secret. Great wealth has brought a
guarded tongue. He has routed many
men in the business game, but of late
years has not responded to attacks either
on himself or his methods
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Unwelcome Accuracy.

De white folks, dey kin put on style
But des' let me go on
A-lookin' foh a chance to smile
Like l has always gone.
A cook stove an some -four. to stir
| won't ak muffin more.
l don want no thermometer
A-hangin' by de door.
When heat is blazin' fun de sky,
l doesn want de blues.
Des' let de bee an butterfly
Drift 'roun' an tell de news.
Don't measure out as dey occur
Dem hot waves brimmin' o'er.
I dom want no thermometer
A-hangin' 'roun' de door.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Places on the Roll of Honor.
,ringfeld Republican.

From the Spflngnelu hepuUIlCdH
AS shining lights OF good sense and
courage two places stand out in the news
record of independence day@Cleveland.
Ohio and Saratoga, n. Y. where the sale
and use of explosives was strictly prohib-
tied and the rule enforced. In Washing
ton also the day was made safe. From
every other place of Importance through
out the United States. including even
Springfield where we are attempting to
reform the observance Of this national
holiday, there came the story OF injuries
or deaths from the use of explosives, and
also of fires caused by the same, which
kept fire departments on the jump and
inflicted more or less needless loss.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
An Orators Doubts.

Your speech on the tariff was a
said the admiring friend.
I'm glad you liked it, answered Sem
ator Sorghum: but | don't know wheth-
err it will do me any real good at home.
The time is past when a statesman can
make literature take the place of SUBJ
stantial business advantages with his
Evening star., 1909-07-09
An Artful Pleader.

Look here said the lawyer, 81 enjoy
ball game as much as anybody. But
the next time you get off you mustn't tell
me you are going to somebody's funeral.
Nobody can have so many grandmothers
and auntsN and other near relations"
"Our family isn't like the general rum
answered the Office boy. Father was a
Mormon"
Evening star., 1909-07-09
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHlLANDER JOHNSON.
w ell Informed.

Your youngest daughter appears to
know more about Europe than all the
rest of the family put together"
Yes" answered Mr. Cumrox. In
stead of putting in her time catching
boats and trains she stayed at home and
read the guide books"
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Buttons.

Women are always the victims Of
discrimination, said the suffragette.
Il don't think so," answered Mr.. Sirius
Barker; while the ladies are reveling
in superabundance. a man has trouble il,
finding buttons enough for collar and
suspender purposes
Evening star., 1909-07-09

Some intimations during the alimony
proceedings to the effect that Mrs. How
ard Gould had ideas of interesting herself
anew in the theater are calculated 20
leave the drama uplifters in apprehension
for some time to come
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Tourist Patriotism.

From the New York World.
The incident OF an American tally-ho
party trailing the British flag in the mud
in a Canadian city is a text merely for
remarks on the vulgarity of certain
form Of tourists patriotism" abroad. 1t
has no bearing on the cordiality of inter-
national relations.
Evening star., 1909-07-09

II London suffragettes should manage
to introduce the same methods into
political campaign that they have en-
ployed in urging their claims an English
election would be highly exciting affair
Evening star., 1909-07-09

The possibility of bomb explosion
among Chicago gamblers introduces
certain element of chance into even the
sure-thng game.
Evening star., 1909-07-09

When Mr.. Taft desires to express him
self at length he selects some occasion
when the atmosphere is more leisurely
and sociable than that of congressional
extra session
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Save Money.

From the indianapolis News
The thing for you to do now is to get
busy so that you will have an income
10. be taxed when all the states agree
To- it. That's true patriotism.
Evening star., 1909-07-09

1t is said that Mr.. Bryan dislikes to be
interviewed. If he has anything to say
he doubtless feels under obligations to
give his subscribers or auditors the ben
eft Of it
Evening star., 1909-07-09

Legislative disregard Of Senator Till
mans efforts may lead some of his con-
stituents TO abandon all hope of turning
their mint patches into tea plantations.
Evening star., 1909-07-09

The sensible caution displayed by the
Wrights gives the public gratifying assur-
ance that, however their experiments may
develop, they will never become Joy
riders.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Airship Scorchers.

Some day, no doubt, with feelings proud,
Well aviate, and with frown
Some copper from behind a cloud
Will warn US that we must slow down.
Evening star., 1909-07-09

1t has been decided that the house fly
and the mosquito must go. But they pay
no more attention to a scientific decision
than some of the trusts do to a court
decree.
Evening star., 1909-07-09

G.. Bernard Shaw is of the opinion that
Theodore Roosevelt writes about things
he does not. fully understand. OF course,
6. Bernard never did such thing in all
his life.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
The Piano Regulation.
From the philadelphia Inquirer.

I
Down in Washington piano playing
after midnight is prohibited. Good. but
the court should have gone further. Chill
dren should not be allowed to cry until
after am
Evening star., 1909-07-09

Il looks as If Rudyard Kiplins's later
writings were Influenced by a fear that
he might perpetrate a best seller
Evening star., 1909-07-09
WASHINGTON. Too.

From the Cleveland Leader.
Cleveland knows now that it isn't neces- |
sary to kill any one to make a fine, |
patriotic holiday.
Evening star., 1909-07-09

AT one time Mr.. Twain would have re-
garded the possibility of a family quarrel
over his wealth as one of the greatest of
Jokes
Evening star., 1909-07-09

Cuba must realize that a nations pros
perity cannot be safely based on the
game-c chicken Industry
Evening star., 1909-07-09

UIn order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters to T6E
STAR should not be addressed to any
individual connected with the ONCE. but
simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial
or Business Department. according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Vale the Fourth.

From the New York Mail
ESeunt the fire that was Greece and
the candles that were Rome.
Evening star., 1909-07-09

Venezuela is more afraid of the bubonic
plague than il ever was of Castro.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Not a Vain Boast

From the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington, which celebrated yesterday
in sane" manner, boasts that not an
accident is due to the Fourth Of July.
Evening star., 1909-07-09
Diving to Excess.

From the Cleveland Leader.
King Menelik's latest death hardly
causes a ripple in news circles. He Is
OVERRIDING the thing.
Evening star., 1909-07-09

THE STAR has . regular ana perma-
nent Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation OF the
other Washington dai1ies. As News
and Advertising Medium IL has no
competitor.
Evening star., 1909-07-09

Notice-During the summer months
we will give complimentary tickets
to a moving picture theater.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-04
HASTEN IN FRONT.

All the women who rightly protest ed against frocks that fastened in the back should be happy this season, as the majority of models hook or button in front
 Even the most dressy ball gowns close at the left or right side of the front, and this fashion spreads down to the simplest shirt waist.
 Only a few of the French blouses and the shirt waists left over from other seasons now fasten in the back.
 It is no longer a dressmaking dis grace to let the buttons show through. They are now frankly revealed. There fore there Is not much of problem about fastening 8 frock. One just has to put buttons and button holes.
 Even smart gowns will button through from neck to hem in a straight or bias line. This idea is carried out on most attractive affairs of old blue or Egyp- tian red mess3line with the buttons covered with the material and slip ped through butonholes bound with a wide strap of satin.
 It now rest solely with the woman and her dressmaker as to where her frocks shall fasten. If she is sensible and has the fastening in front she will be relieved of much care and trouble this season.