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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-07-28

Ohio, where they married and pros
pered Ella at home became the in
termediary between her father and
mother. Every effort of hers at get
ting them to forget the past was an
utter failure. Whenever there were
any matters of Importance to be con-
sidered it was Ella who was spokes-
woman for the two years. A few days
ago Ella had her twenty-first birthday,
and decided to leave home. So the
agreement between husband and wife
was ended. Mrs. Grubbs made up her
mind to live there no more, but to go
to the home of one of her sons in Hi
nois who had sided with her in the
long quarrel.
Ella told this news to the old man
Ham" Grubbs is IS now, and his
wife is 60. He protested vigorously
The fact that ne never spoke to his
wife, nor she to him had become sec
ond nature to him, and he couldn't see
how he was going to get along with
out her to do the homework. He said
she couldn't go; who would take her
place?
This was the last straw.
Mrs. Grubbs decided to sue for di-
vorce. Papers were served on Grubbs
in which he was charged with cruel
and inhuman treatment, and alleging
that he had cursed his wife In the
presence of their children, and had
said other things to her which no good
husband would say to his wife. There
was a hearing before Judge George E
Downey. He investigated and found
that there was absolutely no hope OF
reconciliation between them, though
the quarrel was 81 years old. So the
decree was granted, and judgment
Of $4,000 alimony was granted, which
the old man promptly paid
Mrs. Grubbs has gone to her sons
home now "Uncle Ham" remains al
the old homestead, where he vows ht
will end his days alone. And there
is now no prospect whatever of bring
ing the old couple together ever again
as all Miller township knows.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-07-28
Kisses Save Crop.

Topeka, Kan.-In order to save her
fathers crop of wheat from ruin by the
rains which were threatening, pretty
Mabel Huston, the 18-year-old daugh-
ter of a Saline county farmer, distrib.
uted kisses and hugs as prizes among
the harvest hands who did the most
work in the day. When night came the
wheat was out of danger from the rains
which shortly followed.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-07-28
Gambler Ate His Boots,

st. Petersburg Moscow man made
9 curious wager. AS against 500 roubles
bet by his opponent he agreed to eat his
bots If Russia did not force Japan 10
sue for peace last summer. He lost ard
he carried out his agreement. Cutting
small strip daily from his footwear he
masticated and swallowed it. 1t took
him nearly five months to complete the
operation.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-07-28

The bishop of st. Adams preached
sermon recently in London church
for the deaf and dumb. BY his side
stood curate who thoroughly under
stands the sign language. With nimble
fingers he translated the sermon SEN
tence by sentence to the large congre
CATION Of mutes.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-07-28

The weekly crop bulletin of the Wea-
Their Bureau says that cotton where
well cultivated is in good condition ex-
cept an excess of stalk growth and light
fruitage. The warm sunshine has been
favorable to it's proper development.
Tobacco is growing we'll, but needs cul-
tivation. Some "frenching' isreported.
Topping the early portion of the crop
is in progress. Wheat threshing is
progressing favorably but much loss
by sprouting in shock is reported. Oats
are considerably damaged by the late
rains and the yield is materially short
ened. Much late corn is beyond re-
clamation. Fruits are scarce in most
sections and apples are inferior.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25

taking siesta in the middle OF every day.
Imagine the shops along Fifth avenue all
closing for two hours when the sun is at
the meridian. Imagine the street cars
slowing down to make less noise. 50 that
the slumi,ers of big city might not be dis
turbed wouldn't it be restful? There
would probably be fewer reports of sudden
deaths in harness.
1t is all matter of proportion. We
have our ideas screwed up to high point
too high for comfort and sometimes for
health.
Is there to be an evolution in this process?
Are we to develop a generation of artistic
loafers. characteristic of the entire popu-
lation? Or viii the process continue as at
present. yielding intense activity in some
parts of the machine and utter Incidence in
other parts?
1t must be remembered that we have al
ready produced a fair number of idle peo-
pie, not to enumerate the tramps But
even the favorites of fortune, who have
cut loose from the trammels of the street
and are free to go and come when fancy
dictates, take their pleasures strenuously.
Motoring is the type of the period. We are
a rushing people, too rapid In our gait even
when we play.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25
Reform in Elmira.

Reform has struck Elmira, N. Y. 1t Is
going to turn over new leaf. 1t is going
to try to be good. AS a starter, the repub
lican and democratic leaders have reached
an agreement, signed by all the candidates
standing for election to local offices next
month. not to pay out any money for the
purchase of votes. To insure appreciation
of this self-denial it is only necessary to
explain that for thirty years past both par
ties have been buying votes at prices rang
ing from IS to $50 apiece. Perhaps the vote
sellers of Elmira have been bulling the
market. This. has often happened. Once
establish the proposition that voters are
buyable goods. and those with votes to drop
into the boxes are prone to put higher and
higher figures on the price tags Maybe the
election managers of both sides believe 1t
is well to wipe out the slate and begin
afreSh,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25
Graft and Fools.

Woe be to the political campaigner,
candidate or spellbinder. who attempts to
explain a boomerang expression uttered
In the fervor of rouslng speech at an
enthusiastic meeting. Far better is 1t al
ways to let the matter go If there is not
the courage to cast responsibility wholly
upon the defenseless reporters and brand
the publications as false. This is the
truth that will probably eventually come
home to James Osbourne, candidate for,
the district attorneyship in New York on
the Tammany ticket. Osbourne, who nas
made w. T. Jerome his especial target
was reported the other morning to have
declared that Jerome was a fool IL he did
not get it," The inference was so plain
that the words were Immediately taken
up by all the anti-Tammany speakers. A
new shibboleth was born, only fools do
not graft" Now Osbourne comes forward
with this labored and ineffective explana-
ton:
II did not say that Mr.. Jerome was a
fool II he did not get It, but, speaking of
district attorneys in general, I said that
the district attorney who brought criminal
prosecutions against rich and powerful cor
porations and dropped the same without
apparent reason rendered themselves liable
to the suspicion If they did not get it. they
had the opportunity; that IL was the duty
or QlStrlct attorney &Hen ne began a
criminal prosecution to carry 1t on to the
end, and that II one grand jury would re-
fuse to indict a man whom he believed a
criminal he should apply again and again to
successive juries until the the criminal was
finally indicted. as l myself have done IN
similar cases"
Tammany's district attorneys or aspi-
rants for that Office seem to be bitten with
the flea of indiscretion. It was Asa Bird
Gardiner who declared in q PUBLIC utter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25
Roosevelt at Tuskegee.

The Presidents speech at Tuskegee yes
terday was in his best vein and showed
his best care. All he said was admirably
said and most appropriate to the place
and occasion. Booker Washington's work
has one object In view and speaks for it
self. Education of heart, head and hand
Is the shibboleth of the institution. and
this is being forwarded under the per-
sonal direction of a man who not only
knows his race. but expresses pride in 1t,
and confident hope of its future. 1t is one
Of the greatest of themes. and in dealing
with it the President delivered some
pregnant sentences This one deserves
to be framed and displayed on the walls
of every school house of either race in
the land: Viewed from any angle, ignor-
ance Is the costliest crop that can be
raised in any part of this Union" That
the Presidents words and visit will ad-
vance Prof. Washingtons important ac-
tivities Is certain. and In that way, with
Others he has contributed to the welfare
of the whole south. For the greater the
number of capable workmen In the south
the greater the gain for that section
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25
Newspaper Reading.
From the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
The Northwestern University Of Chicago
gives evidence of that up-to-dateness char
acteristic of the west. 1t has decided to
encourage the reading of newspapers by
the students and to have daily eXamina-
lions on history of the day as set forth in
the press.
Nothing could be better than to train
young men to the practice of such daily
reading. In these times great journals are
almost in hourly touch with the capitals OF
the world. They chronicle every political,
business and other movement of the day,
and thus the study of newspaper columns
becomes necessity to every one who
would be informed of the trend of events
important alike to a nation and to an In
dividual sa11
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25

ance, ITO hell with reform" There Is no
telling how many thousands of votes this
exclamation made for Seth Low.
Osbourne and Gardiner had at least the
grace of speaking from the heart. They
were true Tammanyites. They said what
every Talnmany man feels To their minds,
as faithful followers of Murphy, himself
an apt pupil of Croker, a public Office Is a
private snap, and the gods have only jibes
and jeers for the official who does not work
his job for all it is worth, laboring zeal
ously for his own pocket all the time.
Still. however well understood the policy.
the frank expression of It seems to Jar on
the New York ear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25
Uninterviewed.

Who is this man of aspect grave
Whose jocund mein was once SO brave:
Whose erstwhile thrilling eloquence
Is turned to silence so intense!
Like to some child OF nature who
Is valiant and distrustful, too;
Suspicious, spite of friendships proof
He speaks in signs and holds aloof.
A finger on his lips Is pressed;
He views each guest with vague unrest;
His voice he gives a different tone
When talking through the telephone
Lest hs/by accident should say
Something worth publishing. some day.
Oh, envy not these perils great
Which haunt the leaders of the stated
He is, this man, by cares beset,
A member of the cabinet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25
Machines in the Campaign.

| Political machines are much IN evidence
| this year, and they are getting vigorous
| pommelng. Only election day can deter
l mine the result and its extent.
We may start with Tammany. which Is
| carrying the fortunes of a mayor, a prob
] able gubernatorial, and possible presi-
| Dental. candidate The revolt. which is
assuming serious proportions, is led by
| democrat. and even should he lose, the fu-
| ture may be a rocky road for the Tiger.
| The situation Is novel in some ways, and
| interesting in all.
In Philadelphia the machine. which calls
| itself republican, is being opposed by many
| Of the most prominent republicans in town.
| The accusations brought are Of the gray
| est and a change Is demanded not only in
| the interest Of common honesty, but OF
| common decency. Padded registration rolls
| padded pay rolls, and nearly every variety
OF graft, make up the counts of the indict-
ment. Citizens have become extremely SEN
sitiye to the charge that philadelphia is
corrupt and contented." A victory for re-
| form may in time mean John Weaver for
governor. and the retirement Of Mr.. Pen
| rose from the Senate.
The fight in Maryland is against the state
| machine, Of which Mr.. German Is the rec
| ognized head. Mr.. Bonaparte. an independ-
ent republican, Is leading, but he is not
more prominent than are Governor War
field and Senator Rayner. who are standing
up for the rights Of the people at the polls
If Mr.. German is successful his return to
the Senate is assured; If defeated his star
will speedily set He Is too old to make re-
covery from such disaster possible.
| The boss of Cincinnati is a republican,
| but many prominent republicans, Secretary
Taft among the number, are opposed to him.
Although the state ticket is in a measure in
volved, The desire to GUST Cox is very strong
He is 50 well intrenched. however, the
chances of success in his favor.
At Louisville the machine Is under demo-
cratic control. and the opposition is led by
democrats. The campaign is at white heat
and. as usual both sides express confidence.
Should the machine be broken the result
may have bearing on the senatorial con-
test where the Beckham and the Blackburn
forces are at close grips. The machine In
clnes to the Beckham side.
This review of the field shows that In
either party men are found to fight the ma
chine city or state when its abuses become
fragrant and alarming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25
Loafng, internationally Considered

An ofhcer of the regular army now re-
tired. and with plenty of time, has thrown
up the sponge after trying to loaf satisfac-
torhy In the United States. He went abroad
AFTER his retirement and gained an idea of
the leisurely life. Then he returned home
and tried to be comfortable with his friends
In this country. This was his experience,
as told by himsef
II go to visit a friend at his office.
WI ny how do you do. Smith? says he:
bless your soul. am glad 10 see you. sit
ISM uo"h. Great rush on this morning.
Here's the paper. Make yourself comfort
able
We'll. in an hour finish the paper. The
office boy has just dumped another basket
full of paper before my friend.
Sorry. Jake says he, something new
up. Wait half an hour; we'll go TO lunch
I walt. We rush to restaurant He
orders pork and beans. pie. milk. order
good lunch. In ten minutes he's through
I'm Just started
Excuse me- says he; got to rush back
I'm going TO have more time this afternoon
and wen have great talk ] finish eat
Ing and loaf back
There's a carriage waiting outside Os-
cars Office ask the eoachman:
oftenp
Yes, SIR says he; but he hardly ever
uses 1t; keeps 1t waiting until 6: tells me
to go and tell Mrs. Oscar he's busy and
can't be home to dinner
IT'S that way with 'em all. 1 chuck It,
Mrs Smith and are going back to Eu-
rope, where there are plenty of gentlemen
OF leisure. whose only object in life is to
loaf. comfortably and serenely.
I'm headed for Sicily first. / understand
the sicilians are the most artistic loafers
on EARTH
There Is much truth in this statement
OF the case. Americans are not artistic
loafers 1t might be better for their hearts
and brains and iivers IL they knew how to
take life more easily. Imagine Wall street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25
A New Element Of Danger.
From the Milwaukee Wisconsin.

:
Six men Were drowned in the Delaware
through the folly of the at the wheel
Of the gasoline launch in which they were
out for pleasure. He tried to run between
a tug and her tow, and naturally got into
trouble with the tow line, and from this
drifted into collision with the barge. which
capsized his frail craft with her helpless
crew. Power boats are becoming so nu-
merous that something may have to be
done to insure experience and sanity at the
wheel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25
Wonan's Wav.

so. you made him promise to give up
smoking?' said one girl.
YES" answered the other.
But never knew you seriously objected
to smoking"
~ don't. But l had to make him do
something to show his affection"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25
A Great Deal of Humbug.
be CINCINNATI Enquirer.

ffOm the tiHciHHatl EHquIref
If Secretary Loeb is to be the man to
hand out the news for the administration
he should be admitted to the cabinet meet
ings. There Is a great deal of humbug
about these secret sessions, anyhow. 1t
would be just well for the public to
know everything at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25

King Oscar ought to have some credit
among the peace enthusiasts for his ap-
plication of the patience and forbearance
method for averting war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25
A Proud Assertion.

did you secure your title of colonel in
the army asked the formidabiy frank
person.
Certainly, not" replied Colonel stilwell.
at is the expression OF genuine esteem by
my friends and neighbors; not mere for
mality Of red tape" 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25
His Theory.

what do you think posterity will say of
you? asked the indignant patriot.
my dear SIR" answered Senator Sor-
ghum, what posterity says I do not 'ex-
pect to hear. It is the present generation
that duns you IL you do not look out for
your finances"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25

If the Hall of Fame causes much more
controversy celebrities may feel like leav-
ing behind them documents making it clear
that they are not candidates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25
Not q Hard Task.

From the Plttsburg Dispatch.
Members of the cabinet can talk If they
wish, but they may find it conducive to
permanence to their official career to con-
fine their conversation to subjects of bigotry
and virtue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25
A vexed Question Settled.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
A little boy gave as his reason why there
are no men angels, you don't see any of
them in pictures wearing pants" That
ends the discussion-paint an angel with
pants-and be arrested for iunacy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25

A man in Chicago could not be hanged on
account of his ossifled neck. Some of the
beef magnates confidently expect to escape
punishment by means of their ossified
nerve
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25

Some Of the practical financiers are won
dering whether the President is not at work
on something resembling a gigantic pohti-
cal merger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25

Senator Penrose returned from fishing
trip, and instead Of telling his own stories
of adventure found himself under the me-
cessity of mailing campaign lies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25

There are exceptions to all rules It
is still claimed that there may be good
trusts. And Mr.. Taft reports the discovery
of some bad republicans in Cincinnati
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25
SHOOTING STARS.
The Common Mistake.

'.Bliggins says that when he went to
school he was of the brightest boys
In his class"
Yes answered the sporting man;
that's where so many of us fall down
getting out Of our class"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25

A number of people have manifested a
willingness to take a chance at government
employment in spite of the summary dis
missal rule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25
A Satisfactory Specialist.

From the Columbus to.l State Journal.
The most satisfactory and competent spe-
ctalist on tuberculosis we have heard of
says bald-headed men don't have eonsump-
ton. There is the sort of doctor to have.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25

The Sultan of Turkeys notice that he is
doing an ultimatum business at the old
stand is included in the fall announce
ments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25

Mr.. Bryan's opinion of the President is
one of the few of his opinions that have
found substantial and general Endorsement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25

Possibly Mrs. Chadwick's proficiency in
deception made some Of the bidders on her
diamonds hold off owing to suspicion that
they were paste.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25
Simplicity Itself.
From the Philadelphia Record.

After all. the whole matter is as simple
as 1t can be- In robbing the city the gang
picks the citizens pocket. The city is the
citizen. And what is done with a pick
pocket? jagged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25

Government ownership advocates still ex-
perience some difficulty in showing jus,
how the trick can be done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25
The Aprlausel "a the Hcur.

Like to the operate band
That used to sing with giee.
They've got to cheer for some one. and
It might as we'll be he. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25
Discretion.

From the st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Phrases should be chosen discreetly. 1t Is
best not to tell an oregonian that he is do
ing land-office business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25

Tammany Is proud and happy in the pos
session of form Of graft that Is immune
from investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25
The Real Horse show Promoter.

From the Chicago Record Herald
1t was probably some clever miiliner who
first thought 1t would be well to give the
horse show.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25
Advice to Togo.
From the Indianapolis News.

r rom the aHdpUiIS NEWS
To Togo in Toxic: Don't buy any gold
bricks, take any bad money, nor let any
body hand you a house and lot while you
are not looking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25

DIn order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence, lsttsrs to THE STAB
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the ofdoe, but simply to
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Bust.
ness Departments, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25
Necessary Adiuncts at Present.

NECESSITY Adjuncts at Present.
From the New York World.
The ear could also have a naval review
II some one would lend him pair of rub
bers and diving bell.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-05-26
KUYKENDALL is OUSTED
Governor Chamberlain Makes Numer-
GUS Changes in Membership
OF State Boards.

Governor Chamberlain has made
appointments of members of various
state boards and commissions as
follows:
For trustees of Drain Normal
School,. d. Matlock, Democrat, of
Eugene, to succeed DR.. William Kuy-
kendall, Republican, of Eugene
W. A. Perkins, Republican, of Drain,
to succeed J. T. Bridges, Republican.
of Roseburg.
For trustees of Monmouth Normal
School-A. Noltner, Democrat, of Port
land, re-appointed; B. Schofeld, Re
publican, of Forest Grove, re-appoint-
ed; Alex Sweek, Democrat, of Port-
land, to succeed 0. +. Paxton,
Republican, of Portland
For member Of Oregon Library
Commission w. b. Aver, Republican,
of Portland.
For members Of State Board Of
Optometry-Dr. @. W. Lowe, of Eu-
gene; E. o. Mattern, of Portland /;
Hermann w. Barr, of Salem.