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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-12
From the Bulrushes.

From far away Egypt-'way down IN
Egypt land"-Mr. Bryan writes as follows
to his friend NJ. C. Wetmore of ST. Louis:
Il am satisfied that the things / have been
fighting for are growing, but who Will DC
most available in 1908 is question that
cannot be answered now. L sha-i not uo
anything to secure another nomination. anu
do not want il unless circumstances seem
to demand 1t. Time alone can determine
that
II is not so stated. but 1t is probable
that this letter was written in reply to an
inquiry on the subject of 1903. Mr. Wet
more Is one of Mr. Bryan's closest friends
is very rich. and can afford politics. When
Mr. BRYAN visits Missouri he always calls
on his chum, and has frequently been his
hunting and fishing companion In the Ozark
country What more natural and proper
therefore than for Mr. Wetmore, remaining
at home and keeping an eye on the gun In
Mr.. Bryan's absence. to keep him informed
of what is going on. and to inquire about
what should be done from time to time In
the Bryan behalf?
May we not infer also that Mr. Wetmore
Is a trife disturbed about something? Else
why not have waited until Mr.. Bryan's re-
turn and then have gone over matters in
growth of Mr. Hearst? Does that annoy
the Missouri trust buster? Is it his opinion
that something should be done to check
that? II Mr. Wetmore does not think so.
there are other Bryan men who do. Hearst
indeed is the only cloud on the Bryan hori-
zon as some men see the sky.
Mr. Bryan says that the things he has
been fighting for are growing. But a dis
tinction should be made here. The par
ticular thing for which Mr.. Bryan has
been fighting is not growing. hut Is as
dead as a door nail Organism means free
tariff reform. there are many democrats
who stand for that much more conspicu-
ously than Mr. Bryan, and as for public
ownership of public utilities. Mr.. Hearst Is
recognized as easily the leader there. Nor
is Mr.. Bryan any more the author of the
railroad rate Issue than Mr.. Roosevelt; and
certainly he has done far less toward It,
Trusts? They were an issue. and John
Sherman was fighting them, before Mr.
Bryan was known outside of his home town
in Nebraska
Still Mr. Bryan is within the custom In
claiming everything. and claiming it conf
IDENTIFY. That Is the rule. And any expe-
rienced person can see from his letter that
he wants his friends to keep up their or
ganiZations and their eyes open, and that If
the democratic nomination in 1908 Is worth
anything he will again. with much pleasure
be their honey boy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-12

ern game OF billiards was never more
effectively demonstrated than It has been
this spring. Between the professional tour
nameuts In New York and Chicago, the
latter being stiil In progress, It becomes
apparent to the lovers OF the game that
the baik-line handicap no longer sufices to
check the long runs OF the experts. and
some other method of rendering the game
diflcuit must be devised. In the New
York tournament George Sutton ran cut .,
single game OF 500 points In I'VE innings.
thus scoring the unprecedented average Of
100 points to the inning His high run In
that game was 237. which. inasmuch as II
hnished the game string was virtually VA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-12
Ask for Bread, Got a Stone.
From the New York Sun.

1t is reported that the President and Sec
rotary Taft are to abandon their efforts to
secure approval OF the Philippine tarifl
bill as 1t passed the House. and that they
Will endeavor to effect compromise on q
basis OF a 50 per cent discount from the
Dingiey rates and the abandonment Of the
clause providing for free trade In 1909
Half loaf may be better than no bread
but this Is not half loaf; II Is only slice
Had those selfish interests which have
succeeded In blocking this bill proved that
their interests were menaced instead OF
merely shrieking prophecies Of ruin, there
would be some excuse for their attitude;
but the argument Of the opposition has
been little else than mere declaration weak
ly supported by figures which proved
nothing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-12
THE
NEWEST MILLINERY

Is now on exhibition in our Milli-
merry Salon, second floor, and many
new things are being shown. For
instance, the newest hats are show
ing touch of brown. Regardless
Of color or style of the hat, a bit of
brown. is introduced in the color
scheme. Brown is the newest and
most favored shade in millinery and
other accessories.
These brown trimmed hats are
worn with everything; are consider
ed quite chic with gray or blue suits.
In Paris the fashion leaders are
wearing long brown gloves, brown
belts and brown neck ruffs, and
brown trimmed hats. Brown is such
a universally becoming color that
this new style will be hailed with de-
light by the majority of women.
There ID a new white Neapolitan hat which
shows how charminxly brown may be used. It u
rather bcoad sailor and around the crown II a
long brown ombre lobster plume falling over the
brfm in the back, and the bandeau Il brown ma
line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-12

The New York board of education has
resolved that money for the purchase of
presents for teachers. supervisors, etc., shall
not be collected In the public schools. II
the board will also prohibit the boy who
brings flowers to teacher 1t will receive the
thanks of the other boys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-12

1t is to be hoped that the single instance
Of the cure OF an insane patient by a blow
has not been regarded at the Government
Hospital as scientific warrant for all the al
legged rough treatment of which the House
committee Is hearing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-12

Mr. Cleveland when asked IL he would
accept the democratic nomination Is said
to have declared without moments hest
tation. Positively no: not under any cir
cumstances." Grover need have no feverish
fear. The danger is not imminent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-12
Angel Wagon.
From the San Francisco Chronicle.

T
1t Is time to rechristen the automobile
For a while 1t was called devil wagon"
but 1t has earned the right during the try
ing times through which we have passed
to be called by another name. It Is hard
to tell what we should have done without
them That they have helped to put nerve
into men by enabling them to get about
when all other means OF transit had given
out. Is known to all, and for that. IL for
nothing else. they deserve our gratitude.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-12
A Primitive Community.

Have there been any improvements In
Crimson Gulch since 1 was last here2"
Yes" answered Three-fngered Sam 1--WE
sent away two of the worst men In the
place"
Did you send them to jaiI?"
mo. We didn't have any jail So we
had to elect em to the state legislature"
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Jealous

Ere many days have vanished we
Will hear the gay mosquito call
I'm buster than the busiest bee
And yet get no praise at ALI"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-12

Secretary Taft and ex-Gov. Herrick an
nounce that they are the best OF friends.
The same statement is expected from Mr..
Rockefeller and Mr. Garfield and from Sem
ator Morgan and Mr. Cromwell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-12

The man who tries to keep track of the
changes the Senate is making In the railway
rate bill is in danger OF qualifying as an ex-
pert witness before the Olcott Committee
that is now looking into affairs at ST. Eliza
beth's
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SHOOTING STARS.
Scarcity.

''one has very few friends in this life,"
said the misanthrope.
Yes" answered Miss Cayenne. II sup
pose that is one reason why friend is so
likely to be overworked"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-12

The question of an international agree
ment for reduction OF ornaments Is before
the British house of commons. Armaments
are usually reduced in the same way that
tariffs are: that is, upwards
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Good In It's Place.

Is hearsay evidence of any value?'
Yes" answered the lawyer. When It
comes to the much discussed question OF
how to distinguish mushrooms from toad
stools it's the only kind 1 want
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-12

The democrats are going to nominate
state ticket in Vermont Some men are not
only proof against experience, but you
can't discourage them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-12

A news item tells that a bull killed VAL
liable horse because the latter was wearing
a red blanket. Color prejudice is not con-
fined to men
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-12

A beautiful lingerie hat IL broad sailor made
OF Swiss embroidery. The edge has an inch bind
ing Of black velvet ribbon. The crown 10 broad
and has band Of velvet ribbon brought to the side
and tied into soft bow. The facing 4 formed
OF many rufnes Of VAL Iaea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-12

The inquiry at Chicago would indicate
that the Standard Oil Company keeps every
thing except the commandments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-12

The dry dock Dewey Panama canal and
the rate bill are not breaking any speed rec
ords.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-12

II must be an awful shock to the stand
ard Oil Company to find out that some peo-
pie think the United States Is bigger than II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-12

A circus tent burned during performance
at New Rochelle. This Is hardly 10 be
classed with the death-defying novelties OF
the profession
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-12
or club aandwfches.

From the Gaivestoa News
A man cannot become an expert golfer by
eating link sausage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-12

1t is said that a number of trusts are con-
templating the construction of cyclone cell
lars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-12

The crops are receiving their annual
spring ruin.
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Can Buy Medicine.

From the Springfield Uaion.
After the Attorney General gets through
with the drug trust II may be within the
means Of the poorest citizen to be Ill once
In q while.
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Another one II a Gsinsborough with a high
crown. Around the crown IL a folded ruehing Of
white maline tied through the center with broad
band of light blue velvet ribbon. the left side
are three long light blue plumes, and the bandeau
Il made Of brown malins.
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A new brown leghorn hat Il bent into one Of
the smart Persian shapes The under brim has q
facing of light blue velvet. and on the side are
three blue plumes; the high bandsau ID OF pink
roses.
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AS many shapes as Proteus'? Pshaw!
Proteus Is not in 1t with the spring hats.
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World-Rseord Billiards.

May is a little stubborn.
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DIn order TO avoid dslsys On account q
personal absence, Letters 20 xX8 o1A1
should not be addressed 70 any Individual
connected With the oAos. but sfnply -
TIE star, or 70 ths EDITORIAL or Bust
ness Departments, according 70 tenor OF
purpose
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Fron ths Birmingham Ase HsrAh.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-25

y ERARD. the celebrated hon-hunter of . {
IL Algiers once had pet lion named A
Hubert, which h caught when a cub
and raised till he sent to the public gar
dens in Paris.
Hubert was placed in the Jardin dies Pantes.
where sometime afterWard Gerard went to see him.
He was lying half asleep. gazing with Indifference
on all the visitors when suddenly he raised ms
head, his eyes dated, nervous twitching of the
muscles OF his face and the agitation of his tail
showed that the sight of the wcknoWn uniform
had reused him. He had recognized the clothing
but had not yet identified his old master. His
eyes vaguely Intercepted this scarcely remembered
form Gerard thrust his hand into the cage. 1t
was touching moment which followed. Without
taking his eyes from Gerard, he applied his to
the outStretched hand and began to breathe deeply
With every breath his eye became atfectionate
and when Gerard said TO him. " Well. Hubert. my
old soldier he made terrible bound against the
bars of his prison. which trembled beneath his weight
Said Gerard afterward His rough tongue licked
with JOY my hand, while with his enormous paws
he tired to draw me gently to him. No sooner
did anyone approach the cage than he flew out in
trightful expressions of anger. which changed into
calmneSs and caresses on their retreating. 1t IS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-25

men approached he had suspected trouble and
waiting l had picked up enough Indian and
Mexican TO make myself understood and just
bringing to bear my persuasive powers after eX-
planning matters, when to my surprise he gave
quick grunt of assent and went at once TO arouse
his people In the darkness and dead silence of
midnight | saw stealthy figures saddle horses and
round up the cattle. Within half hour, with
hardly a word being spoken, we stole away, leaving
bring our pack-train of mules around by the
road
struggled of that dismal plain of water. almost
too tired to sit upon our horses.
| turned my field glasses across the lake, and IN
the clear air could see the McXicans the other
side, sitting like statues on their horses Suddenly
they began TO ride and for some distance l followed
their tiny figures the road around the lake
There three miles yet to go before could
feel safe among the rocks Within hour we had
covered this distance and had the stock quartered
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S Some range Beasts and TIL eir
Actions w h n in c aptivity

impossible for me 10 describe how painful our part
ing was that duv Twenty times | was forced 10
return to reassure him that he would again.
and each time that | moved out of sight he made
the place trcmble with his bounds and cries.
The captive dropped, and the keeper attributed
it these visits from his old master which perhaps
made him anguish for the camp and his old days of
liberty. He died leaving Gerard resolved 20 Kill
as many lions as ne could, but to capture more,
death in the forest by rifle being IN his opinion
infinitely preferable TO a disease bred in prison.
That the old time capacity for affection Is not
entirely gone from the wolish character, let the
following incident Illustrate
wolf had been brought up like a puppy, and
continued with its until full grown. when
1t presented to the menagerie at Paris For
several weeks it diSconSoate at the separation
from its master, and perSiStently declined food.
that it was feared it would die.
Eventually, however, its grief moderated. it took
its food. and supposed to have forgotten its
former But at the expiration OF three years
the master returned.
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in ravine where there was plenty of grass and water
From our position could many miles of
valley, and IN course of the morning there appeared
in the distance the MeXicans, followed by about
fifty hOrsemen. whom they had evidently recruited
al the little town of Wilcox. Geronimo. seeing
them came 10 and put himself and all his braves
under my command. At last the approaching party
got near enough for the leader and | to shout 10
each other across the rocks
You played a dirty trick us last night, he
called
Yes, and if | hadn't YOU and the others would
have been dead this morning Geronimo suspected
what you wanted and would surely have had YOU
killed"
What will you do now ii we try to take the
stock2"
III do nothing The Indians viii do it all
They've got a good place here and outnumber YOU
three to one. Ii YOU come rod closer they Will
shoot. I'm having hard work TO hold them
back. You had better go. and go quick" They
went.
The next morning we started along the side
of the mountain toward San Carlos. Worn out
with much riding, and weak from lack of food
made slow progress the trail-one of the toughest
had ever seen, but at three o'clock that afternoon
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remain with Geronimo, to keep down the latter
rising fears of treaChery, while went to the ranch
house with these strangers.
We are Mexican custom officers announced
the spokesman when we reached the porch. These
Indians you've got here have brought three hundred
head of stock across the border, and we've come
to collect duty them.
How much do you want?" | asked.
Two dollars and a half a head, or seven hundred
and fifty dollars for the bunch. We've come to get
the money the animals
you've got your work cut out for YOU l an
svcred with a laugh and an expression that would
not sound well in Sunday We haven
got the money, and if you try to take the stock
there will be a scalping bee
We can't be blutfed that way," exclaimed the
leader in a pcppcry tone We are here for business
If we don't get the money Wen bring up five hundred
men and kill the whole outfit to get that stock.
| suggested that they let the matter drop till we
got to San Carlos when the United States Govern
mcnt would settle the affair to their satisfaction
From the entire seven there was chorus of dissent
at this. They declared with oaths that the animals
should not move another mile. The leader then
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we came upon our pac1-tra.n. waiting for rs. .-
now fOrty-hve hours since / had a mOr5el e.. I'd
and my appetite was gone but not So Oh.
They made rush upon the wagon and ate --
Ousv
In three days we were on reservation grOu-. nd
our next camp was only nine miles from .-
agency. Geronimo IN excellent srI-- md
though had as usual, 10 struggle
to make ourselves understood he and /
quite chatty
Along IN the morning, however, we saw . moi.
force coming from the direction Of the ager.. md
Geronimo S smiles turned 10 a black frOvu -e
the party came up he went by himself upon
knoll and seated himself a rock W.- -.
glasses l recognized Captain Crawford l- -a.a..
with some scouts behind
Out with II. Captain I exclaimed when .
shook hands with me- BY this time can s....
1t is only this" he answered raa-5urusrr
have received orders from General Cr1ok 90 -.l.
all the horses and cattle from Geronimo
Only that. For brIe- interval / was speeches.
Il seemed too bad that after all our trouble az nearly
the end OF our to.lsorne and dangerous journey.
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wouldn't YOU, than hang from trees Well, we
will put YOU up and in the morning talk
again. | am tired
The MeXicans whispered together for a moment
AMI then accepted my offer. Davis came up while
| was showing them their quarters in an t-hOuse
where there were some spare beds for soldiers
After we had seen our guests safely slowed away
retired to room to discuss the situation
We had little doubt that the MeXCans, backed by
their own Government would try TO make good
their threat to take the stock by force, and knew
that they could quickly gather together large
enough band of greISers to make tight. And vet
Geronimo had refused fatty to go ahead. Our
position seemed to be this. Ii we STAYED where we
were. there would be bloOdshed with ourselves, CON
victed in the Apache mind of treaChery. as the first
victims in the carnival of death. Ii we attempted
to force Geronimo to move on there would likewise
bc a tight, with ourselves again the first recipients
OF the scapIng attentions of the Indians. We were
too far from any post to hope for help IN
time.
While we talked a plan came to me. The ranch
a wet season lake that had not entirely
dried up, but in which the water. | was pretty
sure. was nowhere more than two feet deep. The
distance across 1t was nine miles and only three
miles farther were the mountains, where could
repuse force of MeXCanS that could be mustered
quickly. By crossing this lake, instead of following
the road around it, could ten miles of
travel and reach the protecting cliffs in the early
morning. Perhaps this piece of strategy would
appeal to Geronimo | decided to 60 and ask him
He was wide awake in his tepec. When the horse
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-25

its cage opened. when II darted toward It's friend
leaped upon him and CaresSed him. frightening the
keepers as they attempted to separate the Two.
When its old master finally lett IL, the animal be
came ILL., refused all food, and though II recovered
after long time, 1t gradually became fierce and al
together resented the famiharties of visitors and
especially of strangers.
y Catttupunt Tor some strange reason had taken
a fancy 10 a Cheyenne Indian He followed his
master around like dog when let out of coutire-
ment. ObeyIug every wish nod. but would allow
no other person to approach him with offers
kindness or anything else, but he would ne.
leave his masters heels for any reason eNcer.
the masters bidding Often would he accom-.
the buck INTO the poSt-traderS store. Wtt-.
entrance was the signal for al dogs 20 get o-.
tor hlpcdS not acquainted with the situation
no time in taking 70 the counters.
The officers of the post finally ptrS-.
Indian 20 sell his pet. and a. II was cou~.t.-
gerouS 10 have the animal 20 abroad -uy
attendant save its old master. It WAS ..t n
captivity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-25

the better Crawford
Indian named Bonita.
friendly. and who was -c
Bonita went up o. the L
beside the Chief In u lit
and still kept silent. Y
moves anNI0u~Iv. At !
the hill again and exp
imO would not notice b.
custom did not permit
Chief
II was then decided IN.
errand I VIII confess I'll.
mind when l was cIlmbI1
in fact, that life or death
answer But | walked u
the matter 10 HIM bluntly.
me slowly and said
Your great white chief
have my horses and cat
them back when he hears
| need hardly say tha
dav we reached the agen
me he wanted 10 send a
about as follows
| have been at war fC
Mexico, where the Mex
horses and cattle from
followers. and took some
II they viii give me my Y
l viii give them theirs.
After a brief Investigate.
that Geronimo be given
being done, l was prepau1
when the Chief came TO II
without a word put into /
buckskin bag
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-25
Wild Animals as Pets

II was evening. and the wolf den had been
shut up for the night but the instant The
mans voice was audible the poor animal ie-
gan TO utter such anxious cries thar the door u-
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there should be- "a -rr-
would not bean EASY one -.-
us. for we had l- aTr .r.--
forty men. while Geronimo.
had about one hundred and
sides. / was r.----~- I'd.
rather ike The Chief l.
struck me as being. useless
and foolish thing This ----
Vet neither Crawford -.-
would think OF going FL.
for d,--e-a-l--g orders
" Wen. eE.--.-.
the sooner u IS over Sd.
/ had brought along
To whom Ge-r---.
10 break the news q. .
title while he seated himself.
We were watching ....
last he rose. came r.-
.uIa-ned % us that G--
HIM. and thar the E
that I should under-aEa the
that | was far from cas-. IN
ping that little hill i -.
III deuended on Cercr---.s
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pulled a document from
his pocket and tried to
read 1t to me.
Not word of that
stuff, " | interrupted him.
There are no lawyers here
but Indians, and | want to
give YOU a friendly tip.
II that Chief out there,
Geronimo, should learn of
your GRAND he would have
his bucks butcher you like
dogs. Your voices have be-
come a little loud He might
hear. You would rather
sleep in beds to night,