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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-01-02
Committee No. 1e.

Enrolment and Engrossment. Al
derson, chairman. Mr. Stowe, Brewer.
Humphrey, Berry, Harmed, Cloud.
Committee No. 20.
Salary, Of Public Officers. chairman,
Rogers, Jones, Board, James, Majors,
Lee, Humphrey, Ledbetter, Hughes,
Henshaw, Jenkins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14
The CHANGING Habit.

There is no doubt OF the multiplication
Of neWspa pers, so-called magazines and
books. Everybo knows that these things
nave multiplied and if there should be a
skeptic. figures could be adduced to con-
vert him. The number of readers has also
increased amazingly within one or two
generations. These facts have suggested
TO many minds that perhaps the read ng
Ia bit, like other habits. may be overdone.
1t may be said that though the reading"
habit has grown, the 'glancirg' habit has
grown in greater proportion. And the
glancing habit may load a mans mind
full of i.I-assorted and undigested facts and
1t can scarcely be said to be truly cul-
tural in its effects. Guttony for the
printed word has been thought to lead to
mental dyspepsia. It is the assimilation
of the printed word Off that printed word
be good mental pabulum) which nourishes
the mind, just as it is assirnilated food
which nourishes the body. man may
gulp down more reading than is good for
him.
That man may overhead himself is not
a new thought. Walter Scott was think
ing OF this when he said of young Edward
Waverly:
His powers of apprehension were SO uu
commonly quick as almost to resemble
intuition, ard the chief care of his pre-
ceptor was to prevent him. as a spor. s.
man would phrase it, from over-running
his game, that Is, from acquiring his
knowledge in a slight, fimsy and made
quate manner. Alas, while he was thus
permitted to read only for the qualification
| OF his amusement, he foresaw not that he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14

ticians. He is not popular with the few
he does know. He is a republican, and If
elected President would probably reward
party men In the distribution of patron
age But he would not divide the pie like
an expert.
The appeal in this case is higher than
everyday politics. 1t is to more than
party. Gov. Hughes is giving New York
an administration of her affairs which
many democrats and independents as
well as republicans are approving. He Is
keeping all of his campaign pledges, and
making an excellent record. The argu-
ment. therefore, is that as President he
would serve the whole country quite as
well. and that If nominated he would poll
many democratic and independent votes
in states where the battle will be fought.
Now the lower south is never battle
field in presidential years. Not a dollar
or d speech is necessary to determine
where those states will stand on election
day. Democrats and Independents may
admire the republican candidate, and
even vote for him, but they do not carry
the day. The electoral votes when the
time comes go to the other man.
The republicans of the lower southern
states. where they are wholly without
power or the early hope of it, will not,
we may all be sure, name the republican
candidate next year. 1t Is not proper that
they should. In order to win, the candi-
date must find his majority in the states
where real elections are held, and should.
therefore, be acceptable to the voters
there And that it is plain enough, is
not a southern problem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14
The Hughes Boom.

Friends of Gov. Hughes, disposed to
boom him for the presidency. complain
that he gives them 10 encouragement. He
J-hes 10 interest IN their activity. And
SO they dou know whether they are
atoot Or horseback. One Of them declares
that # -e knew his ground he could 90
south and corral FOR his favorite 40 Der
.=at ~ jA. delegates down there Maybe.
a.. maybe not
Why should GOV. Hughes appeal with
ez aT,ional strength TO the republicans OF
t1- south: The leaders Of the party or
CARNATIONS IN that section are politicians
rlG ne is not politician They are often
u =r.dsd FOR the part they play 1t is
popular to describe them as ''pie-hunt-
ere Well so they are. and so are poll
t.cidas IN other sections. But these south
s,n men are interested alone in the ma
tioual equation. There is nothing for them
in local matters. And thus it is that in a
presidential contest they want a leader
VINO plays the game and will vouchsafe
10 them their share of the winnings.
The Hughes boom is not political in the
everyday sense. The man himself is not
i politician, and knows but few poll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14
Burton.

The motion that Mr.. Burton of Ohio
accept reappointment to the Craftsmanship
of the rivers and harbors committee of the
House is likely to be generally seconded
1t is said that he does not desire the
post. but it is certain that he is eminently
qualified to fill it. The proof of the pud-
ding is in the eating. Mr.. Burton has
served in the place, and is familiar with
all the projects which will come up at
the approaching session of Congress for
consideration. That committee long i'm
portant, was never more important than
now, and should be presided over by an
experienced man. Our waterways prob
lem is advancing in weight, and to be
well solved must have the care of those
who have made a study, Mr.. Burton
has of the national needs of that de-
scrption.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14
About the New Coin.

There. is a theological side to the new
coin controversy, an esthetic side and a
financial side. The great rule of three is
preserved. Men may Wrangle over the
theological aspect OF the omission or in
CIusion of FIn God We Trust" in respect
to tie coinage. They may not like the
pasltaietteS on the eagle or the eXuber-
anGe of the feathered pampadour of the
lady on the diverse. They may not like
the way the star milling is done, or the
signs of the die joints on the rim They
may have other objections to the artistic
aspect OF the coin. But no man will deny
that it is worth ten dollars, and the man
who refuses to take one of these yellow
pieces on purely intellectual grounds is
likely to become the focus of national
curiosity.
Still, even financiers sometimes have
taste in matters of art. There is j. Pier
pont Morgan, for instance, who is re-
pulled 10 be as long on taste as he is on
bonds. It is true that John D. Rockefeller
has thaS far demonstrated no especial
qualifications an art censor, but he
probably knows the difference between
ten-Cent Autograph and a near-old mas
ter. Even the man in the street. to
whom ter-dollar gold pieces are as rare
as white blackbirds. would rather have
his money pretty if he has a choice in
the matter.
The main objection to the new design
appears to be that the eagle is too long
legged and that its overalls do not fit.
This is matter for appeal to the nature
de apartment of the administration. Shall
not commission be appointed to meas
ure the eagles leg and to ascertain the
precise quantity of plumage that he
wears on his extremities? Doubtless
som abody in official position today is
qualified to speak on this point without
fear OF committing lese majestic.
The matter of the motto on the coin
must be left to the philatelists and the
theolog-ians professional and amateur 1t
is a question of moral taste, as the pom
padour of the lady on the diverse is
matter OF artistic taste. Meanwhile the
new coin remains worth just ten dollars,
a thousand pennies, a round-trip ticket
between New York and Washington, two
hundred and forty street car rides or
sundry articles of merchandise in the
open market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14
The Bryan Dinner.

On Mr. Bryaus friends here in the
Di-t~ TT commit a tactical error in their
plans FOR entertaining him at dinner this
month"; As announced, the occasion was
70 u5tne $ the formal launching of his
boom for 1905. The POSTMASTER was TO
call upon John Sharp Williams TOR few
words. and Mr.. Williams vas to break a
bottle of hl.= eIoquence on the PROV Of
the boom and name it Bryan Prominent
democrats from every section of the
country were to be present. and cheer the
boom and wish II godsDeed.
Things are not going smoothly Sev-
era invitations have been declined. Lieut.
Gov. Chanler of New York cannot at
tend. He has q small boom-a wee thing
of his own. That of course would per-
ish Instantly in the presence Of the Bryan
boom. So Mr. CHAMBER will keep his boom
sheltered at home.
Senator Rayner cannot attend. His
name on the list attracted attention. A.
he had not been reck 0ned a supporter of
the recognized Bryan policies, It seemed
as if a capture had been made Mr.
Rayncr at banquet waving his napkin
and hailing Mr.. Bryan as the man of the
hour would show progress for the peer
less leader. But that calculation was
hasty- The Maryland senator he tells
us, likes Mr.. Bryan and would be happy
To meet him at table. but circumstances
over which h has no control-what a
blessing 10 mankind Is that old phrase
viii prevent his meeting him that even
Ing He will send a letter; and d letter
cannot wave napkin, or shout itself red
In the face
Today it IS announced that Tom John
son cannot attend Next to Mr. Bryan.
and scarcely second to him. was to be
the redoubtable mayor of Cleveland. This
distinction, however. hardly admits Of an
anti Bryan Interpretation. for Mr.. John
son Is a friend of Mr.. Bryan. Still his
absence will detract from the full glory
Of the original conception. Much was ex-
pected from the star winner of last week S
contests, sitting at table with Mr.. Bryan
and beaming upon his boom
VIII there be other disappointments? Is
Mr.. Williams certainty? And what
about Mr.. Bailey and Mr.. Hearst?
But the dinner Will be q success. even
If reduced from a national TO a District
function. Mr.. Bryans Washington
friends are among the most loyal and en-
thusiastic he possesses. In their eyes de-
feat cannot wither him. nor the multiple
1ty of nominations stale his eloquent va
riety. And they make up in booming what
they lack in ballots
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14
Emergency Currency.
From the Boston Transcript.

Banks in many parts of the country
have recently been forced to adopt emerg-
ency measures of a nature that sheds
some light on the old question of an AS
set currency. Students of our banking
system have persistently urged upon Con-
gress. with view to precisely such con-
ditions as have lately existed. the adop-
ton of a plan which would allow the
banks to issue notes within certain speci-
fed limits. secured by the general assets
of the issuing bank rather than by the
deposit of government bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14
The Book Collector,
From the Philadelphia Ledger.


The book collector Is rather curious
psychological study, and he is notable
person in our society, which has devel-
oped so many rich men rapidly. The nou-
veau richie Is a problem even to himself.
He does not quite know what to make of
himself after his wealth is gathered to-
gether and awaits his pleasure in ex-
pending It. Some turn to horses and some
to wine; some to pictures and some to ar
NOR or swords or gems. A considerable
number buy and accumulate books and
manuscripts, and 1t is very respectable
taste which men should be honored for at
tempting to crafty.
1t is sometimes the collectors reproach
that his books are never opened. He buys
numbered sets Of limited editions from the
book agents and exposes their rich buck
ram backs in his library, but the uncut
leaves remain uncut, and are still in this
condition when his executors cast his eff
fects to the auction rooms after his DEATH
The rich American collector is likely to be
that kind of man. He sits in his library
surrounded by the wisdom Of the ages
while he reads newspaper or novel. His
interest ends with the possession Of rare
or handsome book.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14

was losing forever the opportunity for
acquiring habits of firm and assiduous ap-
plication, of gaining the art of controlling,
directing and concentrating the powers of
his mind for earnest investigation-an art
more essential than even that intimate &C.
quaintance with classical learning, which
is the primary object Of study
The world seems to be getting fuller of
those misguided persons who confuse the
acquisition of facts and the development
of memory with education. When studies
are made too easy their proper aim is de-
feated. There is no mental discipline in
learning a thing without mental effort and
concentration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14
Miss Persimmon.

Miss Persinmon by de fence
One November day
Said she didn' see no sense
To muffin anyway.
It's very seldom dat you strike
A disposition bad
So criss-cross an SO puckery-like
Dat Miss Persimmon had.
Jack Eros, as he comes along.
Spied Miss Persimmon there,
A-puckerin' so sharp an strong,
An kissed her fair and square!
De autumn leaves done laugh so gay
Dey's tumblin' fun de tree.
Cause Miss Persimmon sence dat day
Is sweet as she kin be:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14
Waiting for the "Crowner -


Washington was treated the other day to
al example of the misftting of ancient
law and modern conditions. \ stranger
IN the city took his own life while riding
in cab on Pennsylvania avenue Police
men were speedily on the scene. and from
their examination of the circumstances
were Immediately satisfied that the case
was one OF suicide. There was no posi-
bic cause for suspecting any other ex-
PLANTATION of the tragedy There were
numerous witnesses to the fact that the
man had shot himself in the cab. and #
necessary they could all have been sum
noned TO give testimony. Nevertheless,
under the an tiquated law still in force. it
was forbidden FOR the policemen IN charge
Of the case 10 cause the removal of the
body TO a station house or TO the morgue
untll the coroner had been summoned and
had viewed tbe body and directed its re-
moVal. Thus HE gruesome spectacle
remained on one of the busiest corners OF
jhy avenue. with hundreds OF morbid peo
pie cTowdins anC. peering, for more than
half an hour had the body been taken
Ju the station hol ge immediately after ex-
animation by a surgeon and the ascertain
wyut of the facts by one OF more police
men this distressing Spectacle would have
Ieen avoided No harm would have been
done. The -esai spect OF the case would
have been unchan yeai. Still the law for
uI4s Tie shifting Of The body of the dead
Lu any case Of hoalc-de or suicide until
tle "crowHer' has formally Inspected ii
and ordered lis removal This case should
suffice TO cause Consrs IS TO amend the ex-
sting law IN this respect, giving the po-
lice officers authority in al cases OF Cd
viuIs. pa pab t. unquesu.onable suicide, es-
peC.ally IN the public highways, to pre-
vent the assemb.age of crowds by the
prompt removal of the hody to the nearest
pF AT cover
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14
Paw the Men Better.

From the New Orleans PicaFune.
1t is becoming constantly more difficult
to recruit men for the army and to keep
men from deserving after they are re.
cruited. Unfortunately there exists 6
strong popular prejudice against the pun
ishment of deserters, hence there is nc
way of holding the men except by paying
them better wages and making a mliltary
career more worth while.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14

The president OF the New York board Of
sl~ermcn told Commissioner Bingham
fatty that he did not consider him worth
$1,000 q year! These differences of op.n-
ION as 70 the value Of public services are
among the things most calculated TO dis
C0urage true patriots
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14
Reduced to a Practical Basis.

81 suspect" said the observant citizen,
that people do not pay as much atten-
ton to campaign speeches as they used
to-
'They don't" answered Senator Sor
ghuna. THE business instinct is permeat-
ing the masses, and they regard cam
paign speech merely as promissory note
without any mortgage behind IT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14

The request from Chicago that Mr..
BRYAN lay aside his halo is unreason-
able \ cand- date without a halo would b
as improbable as a picture Of Satan with
uur q p.tchfork.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14

s~In order to avoid delays on account
C personal absence letters to THE
GTAR should not be addressed to any
lr-5iviGuaI connected with the Office, but
empty 70 THE Star, or to the Editorial
or Business Department, according to
tenor CT purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14

The Queen of Spain. the Queen of Nor
way. the Queen Of England. the King OF
Spain and the King OF England were in
attendance at the presentation of the CuI-
Imam diamond. 1t was an occasion 70
command the respect of every stand-pat-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14

1t is understood that every precaution
was taken against letting the Japanese
wrestlers damage furniture in the east
room i'll a way that might spoil 1t for the
more sedate social events of the winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14

Caruso says he will not press his appeal
and hopes the public will forget about the
celebrated case in which he figured. When
he finds how tight money Is over here he
may think twice about sacrificing that SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14

Some of M. Harriman's transactions
are so complicated that he might tell a
whole lot about them without being pop
ularly understood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14
Didn't Catch It Lately.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
A New York cashier has died from the
poison absorbed from counting dirty paper
money. But he had been at it twenty
wears before the bank furry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14
Terror!


From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Americans who allow themselves to be
drawn into a financial panic in times like
these really cannst afford to speak very
sarcastically of the English who are afraid
of that channel tunnel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14

With both Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Roose-
Welt after them. it is difficult to see how
the trusts can expect to survive another
administration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14

The democrats whom Bryan does not
want and those who do not want Bryan
might make a fair-sized party If they
would get together.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14
Suicide by Installments.

If the Massachusetts democrats do not
think they sufficiently made fools of them
selves this year, there's no reason why
they shouldn't finish the business next
wear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14
A Theory.

Why is IT. said the theughtless per-
son. that people on the stage insist on
telling the old jokes over and over again?'
THE people enjoy Them" answered the
comedian. YEARLY. They hear their am
ateur friends trying to tell those old
stories SO often that 1t Is something of
comfort to hear how they really ought to
sound.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14
Nothing.
hicago Record-Herald

From the Chicago Record Herald.
In the election returns Mr.. Bryan will
see nothing that should cause him to hest
tate about making his usual Chautauqua
gagements for next year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14

The railway wreck in which Mr.. Fair
banks recently participated was not Sc
rious enough to call him to assume his
role of rescuer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14
A Famous Asset.

From the indianapolis News.
Fortunately there has been no loss o
public confidence in the corn crop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14

The Bradley trial may afford an oppo--
tunity for some lawyer to become as ia
nous az Mr.. Delmas used to be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Solicitude.

why are you SO extremely solicitous
about the preservation Of trees?" asked
the art expert.
Well answered the man whose tastes
in sculpture are somewhat restricted, ut
seems to me that trees are frequently
very desirable things for statuary to hide
behind"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14

The kaiser spoke eloquently of peace,
but not with the pointed felicity which
distinguishes the remarks of our own Mr..
Taft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14

Mr.. Roosevelt's coin incident may cause
almost as much religious objection as did
the Fairbanks cocktail incident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14

It IS now expected that when an Amer
lean heiress marries her husbands name
shall suggest a charac ter in a comic opera
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14
Might Have Done Worse.



The man who descended the stairs of
the Washington monument on his hands
was not quite so silly as though he had
jumped from the top.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14
Hard Work.

The LATEST man, without a doubt,
May often know fatigue surprising.
He's naturally tired out
By constantly apologizing!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14

Advice said Uncle Eben, "gits to be
so common dat whut a man needs mo-
dan anything else is good advice about
whit advice to let clone"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-14
The Great Singular.

From the Nashville American.
The democratic candidates are William
Jennings Bryan.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-02-23

TnE SoBE. intbin AID rTrrIv DEco-
lArED CASE. 1
tcca at first announced hy Mr. Roose-
welt to take charge of the Nobel peace
prize fund was composed Of five mem
bcrs-th2 CHIEF justice Of the United
States supreme court. The secretary ot
commerce aud labor, the secretary
'of agriculture, John Mitchell, repre-
scnting labor. ana Marvin Hughitt, rep
rescatiug capital Senator Daniel OF
Virginia has introduced in the senate
u bill which provides for the establish
ncnt or tiis commission under the
laws and adda two members to Il TO
represent "thc general pubIic' Au-
;horlty is given 10 the body thus cre-
ated 70 "rrccive the Nobel peace prize
awarded 10 the president and by him
devoted to This foundation and to nd
minister IL ia accordance with tie pur-
poses herein defined"
The Nobel medal which recently ar
rived ut the White House. Is n solld
plate OF gold about four inches iu iiiam-
ctcr. containing about $3.50 worth OF
yellow metal. II bears on one side
the profile Of Alfred Nobel and on the
other three male figures. two of them
! struggling IN co,nhat and the third act
| ing us peacemakcr. surrounding the
| figures are the words "Pro pace ct fra
ternitatc gentlum" dor the peace and
| brotherhood of nGtions). The nictum
shows this side Of the medal. The di-
ploma given with the medal and prize
money Is written in Morse and makes
known the facts as 10 the award. name
of winner, etc. The medal and dlpio-
ma came 10 The president in n beau
! tirully decorated silk covered box,
! which is alan shown In the cut.