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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
A Home Product.

When de sunshine's gettin' scarcer, cause
de summers passed away,
Yves got to do de bes' we kin to make 1t,
day by day
An if you keeps on tryin', you will find
out, by and by,
It's mos as good as regular sunshine sent
down FUN de sky.
We gets as generous as de circumstances
will permit,
An goes an cuts a Christmas tree-de
bigges' we kin git,
An opens up our hearts an tells de sun
shine to come in.
1t ain de sho-nuff kind; but we has done
de bes' we kin.
Dat Christmas tree, it blossoms in de
brightness of smile
An bears de fines kind o. fruit, if you
jes wait awhile;
in roun' de do;
But ives all of us too busy to take notice
of de snow.
De chilun jines in singin' when de OIL
folks stahts de tune,
An it's all as warm an pleasant jes' de
same as If twas June.
De thing dat folks calls happiness-dat
ain so hard to win
II you makes yoh mind up to it an jes'
does de bes' you kin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
That Hill Nomination.

Hard upon the rebuke administered by
the Albany Argus to those New York
democrats who are trying to trade just
now upon the name of David B. Hill
comes the nomination at a dinner in the
metropolis the other night OF the old
leader for President. A coterie of choice
spirits. including Murphy, Corners and
McCarren, were in conference about poll
tics, when somebody proposed the former
senator for next years standard bearer
and everybody drained his glass to the
suggestion. 1t was an amusing little
comedy.
Mr.. Bryan has never been acceptable to
the great majority Of the New York
democrats, and is not now. Mr.. Hill has
shared in the objection. and probably
still does. If the party there commanded
the respect of the party elsewhere, and
had an active leader worthy of its past
| record. something might be done to stem
the Bryan tide. But the situation is
hopeless. The party has fallen upon not
only evil but grotesque days, and peewees
are duttering where eagles used to soar.
New York Is out of it.
Mr.. Hill has had "a time of it" at home.
While supported, he led his party to VIC
tory after victory, and at last took his
place among the leaders here In Wash
ington. He grew too fast. He did too
much. Envy. hatred and malice, and
all uncharita bleness, set up. and, the
Clevelandites and the Crokerites combin-
ing against Mr.. Hill, down he went. De-
feated at Chicago in 1892 by the Cleve-
landites, left alone to fight at Chicago in
1896 against the populism which bios
somed into Organism, and Inundated by
the Crokerites at Kansas City in 1900, he
had had his full share of ingratitude even
before 1904, when. after grooming Judge
Parker for the presidency and securing a
fairly workable platform, he saw his
whole labor dished by his enemies in New
York, who got hold of the candidate and
made the campaign farce. 1t fell short
of being a roaring farce only for the rea-
son that 1t lacked the substance and
ginger necessary to roar.
Such is the record. and such the man
whom his enemies at home and a few
foolish friends are seeking now to use.
If there were chance for him to win,
men like Murphy and Corners would be
the very last to boom him; and of course
the Clevclandites would turn their faces
the otner way. sui as tnelr only opJecl
is to lay sticks in Mr.. Bryan's path, and
as New York seems to be able to supply
very limited material of that kind, this
search is made for material long since
rejected.
Mr.. Hill in the days Of his activity was
widely accredited with the ability to tell
a hawk from a herrshaw, with the wind
in any quarter; and maybe his long resi-
dence at Wolferts Roost has not dulled
his knowledge about fuss and feathers.
1t will be surprising If this gauzy little
vancouver excites more than mild con-
tempt in his bosom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
No Doubts Over Here.

Gable dispatches tell of a keen interest
HAEurope in the American battleship fleet
Io$age to/ San Francisco, not from a polit-
ical point of view, but from the stand
point of navigation and fleet management
The Question whether or not the enter
pSisr win be successful appears to rise
In the mind of many observers and COM
mentators. Amusing references are made
to Rojestvensky ill-starred journey from
Russia to the Straits of Fushima as fur
nishng the only parallel to this expsdi-
ton. While no one seems disposed to rate
the American capacity as low as that Of
the Russian in this regard. the mere fact
that the Rojestvensky voyage is men,
toned indicates that there is an idea. pos
sibiy hope, that the present trip will
aDrove as slow. as costly and otherwise as
1diculous as did that silly venture.
It must be acknowledged that no
thought of possible failure or anything
less than entire success has thus far
crossed the American mind seriously.
From the outset the only question dis
cussed has been as to the political wisdom
and the strategic necessity OF such a
move. That feet OF battleships, sixty
instead of sixteen if we had them, could
80
good order from Hampton roaGs to the
Golden Gate has been taken for grated.
There has been unspoken confidence in
the seamanship OF :hose in command. and
in the seawcTthy qualities of the vessels.
The whole affair has been regarded In too
broad an aspect TO permit the people TO
get down to the technical questions OF
whether Il will DC practicable to maintain
a good pace, 90 coal the ships at sea, TO
navigate the Straits OF Magellan and
otherwise to pre:erve good order and TO
progress briskly from start to finish.
Probably back OF this unexpressed con-
fidence is the recollection of the Oregon's
inspiring performance nearly ten years
ago. OF course. there is q marked differ
ence between speeding one battlcshir
from coast to coast and sending a feet Of
sixteen over the same long route. Even
the Iandlubber has an inklins of this diff
ference. But he mas dismissed all though,
OF il with the proud belief that Admiral
Evans and his captains are quite up tC
Their work in every respect. 1t must be
confessed that the European commenta'
tors are much more worried over the mat
ter than the Americans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17

eral any lasting cure of evil tendencies.
Gradually. but so slowly as to discour-
age many workers in this field. better
ments In the penal institutions are being
wrought along the line of helping the sub
ject rather than merely Furnishing him. A
few advanced criminologists have been for
some time preaching the doctrine that
| the disposition to break laws is durable.
and should be treated rather as an all
ment than as an offense. Their hope Is
to overcome the ancient belief that the
offender against the statutes deserves to
suffer in atonement.
Perhaps this New York father is uncon-
scious,y trying to work out the same
problem in the case of his erring son.
Limited in his conceptions of the means
available. he selects the obvious, familiar
process of turning the boy over to the
police. He might possibly do better HIM
self. Suppose. instead of sending him to
court and thence to prison, he were to
ship the young man out to work on a
western farm. where he would break away
from Is vicious surroundings Of the city
and perhaps acquire a new conception of
life and its significance. 1t might do him
much more good than two or three years
In prison reformatory.
If the graduate of a penal institution
could step forth into the free air again
without faint of any kind, his confinement
might be of value to him. There Is I'M
fortunately, however. disposition on the
part of the lawmakers still to surround
prison life with conditions that make such
an emergence next to impossible. The
man knows that he is on record at police
headquarters. His photograph and every
minute detail of his person are there filed
away. He has been almost dared to
break another law. If he should meet the
slightest sign Of recognition as an ex-
convict he almost invariably resents his
treatment, and unhappily his resentment
often takes the form of accepting that
challenge.
We are very far yet from ideal condi-
tons in this regard. Many influences are
at work to reach a solution of the prob
lem. Many able minds are bent upon the
task of finding a better way to treat our
criminals. Still there remains to be over
come the obstinate prejudice against
trusting the man who has once fallen.
We are yet Of little faith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17

lands, appended on the bottom of the
sea, not only a wreck. but a sunken one.
The oil She bore abroad did not save
her. The waves were not abated by its
mollient influence. The angry sea gods
ragged and tore at the recusant craft. At
last she drove upon a reef. trembled vio-
lently. and then turned turtle. She did
not even go down like a well-behaved
vessel. but toppled.
Maybe some day the surviving Thomas
W. Lawson will write book about THE
Hoodoo Ship" and tell all he knows
possibly much more besides-about the
evil that is sure to come to all who help
the System move its goods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
Crude Correctional Methods.

New York father caught his nineteen
year son in a forgery and hailed him to
the station house in the absence of an
officer. He declared that he proposed to
prosecute the youth and have him pun
ished. 80 that having learned his lesson
re will lead an honest life in future" II
appears that the young man has been go
ing with a fast crowd. and lacking funds
for his pleasure drew and Endorsed a
check for $50 in his fathers name.
Here arises one OF the most important
questions with which this country is con-
fronted today. How far will punishment
through Imprisonment effect the reforma-
ton of this lad? Our present processes of
Correction are far from assuring in gen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
Best Wishes for the Fleet.
From the Baltimore American.

The entire country bids the fleet and
the men good voyage. However views
may differ as to the cruise, there is but
one sentiment of loyal pride In the ap-
pearance of the ships and confidence in
their fine performances upon their unprec-
edented voyage. French opinion ex-
presses this sentiment very well when it
remarks that should the feet make the
voyage successfully and be prepared for
practice work in Magdalena harbor at its
end, the world will lake off its hat to the
United States, and even England will
need to look to her ;aurels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
American Bankers.
From the Outlook.

From the Outlook.
The great body of American bankers are
men of the highest honor. They can ne
trusted. They ought to be protected
against the misdeeds and dishonorable
standards of few INSCRIPTIONS bankers
who regard a bank surplus as merely
their own personal balance to be drawn
upon at will.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
Happy Innocence.

$50 you told your boy that you mad
been impersonating Santa CLAUSE
Yes"
did it not grieve you to destroy his
gentle illusions?''
Yes"
How did he take it?''
''he said he knew it all the time. But
as long as 1 seemed to enjoy it he diun't
see any use of speaking up and spelling
a good thing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
The Tramp.
From Country Life.

From Country Lie.
What are we to do with The tramp? He
has come to hate the casual waro, with
its compulsory work. which Is abhorrent
to him. and its compulsory bath, which
is almost equally so-in fact. prefers
prison fare, which is much better than 1t
used to be. and which carries with 1t no
compulsion to labor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17

If religious sentiment IS shocked by
some Of Mr.. Cannon's simple explosives.
the shock from the Bingham objurgations
in New York must be fearful. 1t is very
doubtful whether some Of the official rhet-
oric there will stand the blue-law test.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
Whittier.
From the New York Sun.

John Greenleaf Whittier, the centenary
of whose birth will be COMMUNICATED to-
day, is, next to Emerson and Whitman,
our most distlnctively American poet. 1t
is true that his method of treatment, the
vehicle of his sentiment or thought Is
not, as theirs is, original. but Is initiative
the themes, however, which he best loved
were indigenous and racy of the SOIL His
chosen fount of inspiration Is native to
New England hillsS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
Related.
From the Philadelphia i

From the Philadelphia Inquirer
mo Englishman. I hope" s..ys Ambas-
sador Bryce, considers himself in the
United States a foreigner" Certainly not
He is usually a son-in-law or a brother
in-law, or has ambitions in that direc-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17

~In order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters to THE
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 20
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
Making Others Happv,

From the Manchester Union.
Try to sacrifice something once in a
while for those whom you love and see
II you aren't happier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
Would Remove Hughes.

From the Springfield Union.
Among those who would Ike to see Gov.
Hughes transferred to Washington are
the gentlemen who want some of those
New York insurance laws repealed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
Fanciful Finance.

Time" remarked the wise person, ''is
money"
Perhaps" answered Mr.. Sirius Barker,
but it shouldn't be brought to the atten-
ton of some banks have heard of. In
stead of clearinghouse certificates, they
may find it comfortable and convenient to
issue eight-day clocks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17

The proniscuous use of firearms in
love affairs may cause leap year to be re-
garded as a more serious proposition than
1t used to be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
A Wonder.

There was a man of wisdom great,
He made. with diplomatic skill,
No enemies in harsh debate,
And many friends by keeping still.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17

A bit of storm at sea affords valuable
rehearsal for MIR. Taft prior to his taking
10 the Ohio situation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17

4 certain inclination exists to prophesy
conditions that would make 1t proper to
change the name of the Pacific ocean.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17

Suggestions to paint London green in
order to ease peoples eyes overlook the
fact that the fog prevents much interest
in what the color of the town may hap
pen to be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17

Followers of the apprehensve school of
craftsmanship will find something to talk
about during the entire absence of the
fleet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17

III this businesslike era a boom does
not amount to much until Il has demon
strated its ability to command capithliza-
tion.-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17

1t is discouraging to find it has taken
so long to read the Presidents message
carefully that it no longer ranks as live
topic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17

That one speech ought to convince Sem
ator Davis constituents that he has earn
ed years pay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17

There is one disadvantage that the early
Christmas shopper labors under In pro-
longing temptation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
The Hoodoo Schooner.

There was no disputing that 1t was the
greatest naval spectacle on earth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17

Denver will doubtless have the foresight
to get out new lot of mining prospec.
fuses In anticipation of the convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17

Don't go round akin fob sympathy"
said Uncle Eben. DE chances are dat
mos of de folks you strikes needs it as
much as you does. an tain no good fob
collateral, nohow."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
On Second Thought.

Are you afraid of the yellow peril?
asked the statesman.
NO" answered Mr.. Timmins, unless
that's fancy name somebody has given
his new automobile"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17

Sometimes it looks as If Mr. Black S
political experiences had made him some
what cynical
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17

The sailing of the fleet attracted more
attention than the entire Jamestown ex-
position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-17
He Will Not.

From the New York Herald.
Will Col. Bryan follow an illustrious ex-
ample?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-20
The Euture South.

With improved economic conditions
at home and Il less threatening race
problem tn" south will perhaps be no
longer subject to that runOus drain of
her energetic and ambitious youth TO
the cities of the north, and, on The
other hand. the south will receive an
increasing Immigration of young men
from the north and west eager to share
In her rick but i'll developed natural op-
portmitics. says +. y. VallandiGham
in June Atlantic. Finally, if the boast
that the Anglo Saxon race is peculiarly
gifted in the realms of politics and the
higher Imagination be justified, our
man of the Midi has great future. for
not only is he almost pure Anglo
Saxon, but his race has been warmed
by the generous warmth of his own
semitropical sunshine. He is blend of
reason ana passion new to the world
OF endeayOr and service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-20
FOSTER.

Mrs. b. r. Whaley of Montezuma,
Iowa arrived Thursday and will visit
her sisters ana brothers Sarah and
Mary and O. j. and Allen Shirley for
an indefinite ii &c.
A number of the lady friends of Mrs.
Thomas Watson responded 10 an invi-
tation to join in a quilting party at
her home last Thursday. An elaborate
dinner was served.
Miss Lulu Ayers of Wilton, Iowa re-
turned to her home Monday after hay
ing visited 10 days at the home of her
sister. Mrs. Henry Meyer near May
Vile
Several from this vicinity attended
the Children's cay exercises at Hazel
dell Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. c. Hesser entertain
ed several of their children and grand
children Sunday at their home in hon
or of their son Abe Hesser and family
who are visciting their parents.
Mrs. Fred Kruger, Mrs. Chris.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-20
NEWS OF THE kEIGHB0RS.
Continued from Page Two.)

ternoOn. There was a good attend
ance.
Mrs. Sadie Anthony of Newark. Ohio
is here visiting with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. S. S. Beal.
Miss Winnie COlgrove spent a fen
days last week with her brother john
near Hillsdale
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Laudit were
business callers in Moline one day last
week.
William Parker of Watertown was
calling on friends last week.
DR.. Rankin of WatertOwn spent Sa--
urday and Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
James A. Searle.
Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Daily and SOY:
Homer attended the funeral of Captain
Zach Suffer of LeClaire last Sunday.
Marian Mumma of Waterfowl spent
Sunday with his parents.
William Garrett of Taylor Ridge. IN
old time resident, is here shaking
hands with old acquaintances and rell.
tives
Miss Lille CrOmpton of Port Byron
| spent a few days this week visiting
with her sister Mrs. Frank Bryant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-20
RAIM-ON-TIN-R00F CURE.
Grocer Drives Wife's Insomnia Away
bv Homemade Thunderstorm.

Grocer Drives Wife's Insomnia Away
by Homemade Thunderstorm.
James Benham, grocer of Cleve-
land, O., has cured his wife Of insOm-
mia by an improvement on the ramon
tin-roof treatment, says the Phila-
delphia Public Ledger. Seeing in a
medical journal that the patter of rain
drops on the roof would cure sleepless-
ness. the idea came TO him that stage
methods might give relief TO his wife.
He rugged up thunder and lightning
maker on the tin roof of his house.
When darkness came he sent his son
out with the garden hose and urged
his wife to go to bed, saying it looked
like rain. Soon the rumble of thunder
and flashes Of lightning were followed
by the patter of rain drops on the roof,
and III few minutes Mrs. Benham
was asleep.
Benham says the trick has worked a
complete cure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-20
B0STON'S OLD HOME WEEK.
Magnificent Entertainment Being Pre-
pared For Visitors Expected.

Pal ca NiSilClS @Nt10NlSG.
Boston during the week of July %
to Aug 3. this year, will have Il grand
home coming celebration. which seems
likely TO eclipse anything of the kind
ever planned before. says the New
York Post. The city. it is expected,
will have not less than 100000 visitors,
and S3Go.OOO are being raised for their
welcome and entertainment. Mayor
Fitzgerald will have the help of Il COM
mitGec Of 1000 picked men from every
walk of life. An executive committee
Of scventy-iive has been appointed, in
Guiding some of the best executive tai
ent and business ability in Boston.
The suburban Improvement societies.
the patriotic societies. all the sons"
and daughters" Of the Revolution are
cooperating with the different commit
tees.
The show will start on Sunday, July
%. with founders day" Monday will
be patriots day" Tuesday "Greete
Boston day" Wednesday New Eng
land day" Thursday massachusetts
day" Friday "womens day" and Sat
have its big feature and its numerous
smaller attractions. Every evening
will have its entertainments. its re-
captions. its public meetings, its re-
unions.
The entire militia of the state il
new uniforms will be modified on mil
itary day, and a squadron of United
| States battleships. cruisers, gunhOats
| and torpedo destroyers Will maneuvel
! in the bay AID harbUr. There Will De
| Il dozen family reunions k progress
| There viii he monster paradcS, civic
| fratcrual aud military. There will he
! Examinations. electric paradeS, river
! carnivalS. balloon aScenSions and {
I grand ircmcn's muster. There will D'
! aquatic sports. yacht races. IiShermen''
race for Il cup given by Sir Thoma:
| Upton, bicycle races, automobile races
| track athletic contests and baseball
| games. There will be historic pilgrim
! ages. literary exercises, sermons, ban
| GuctS. free concerts all the while FREE
| exhibitions and entertainments, free in
| dustrial exhibitions and free shows 70
| the children. All of BOSton's histori
| landmarks will be marked. ticketed, Ia
! beled ana explained. All state am
municipal historic show places, such a
| Bunker Hill monument, art galleries
| museums. Faneuil hall. the Old SOutl
! Meeting House. Kings chapel and III
| like will probably be free to the Wis
! itOr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-20
Election Notice.

Notice is hereby given that an cleo
ton will be held on Tuesday, the 25th
day of June. 1907, in the city of Rock
Island, ILL.,, for the purpose of electing
two members of the board of education
of Rock Island school district. The
polling place for said election will be
at Tricks livery stable, 1912 Third av-
.enue; which election will be, opened at
IS O'Clock in the morning and continue
open until o'clock in the afternoon OF
that day.
The judges and clerks of election re
siding in the first precinct of the Fourtl
ward will be the judges and clerks fol
| this election.
Rock Island. ILL.,, June IA, 1907.
II. C. SCHAFFER, Mayor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-20
He Fired the Stick

u have fired the walking-stick TYe
carried over 40 years, on account of a
sore that resisted every kind of treat.
ment. until I tried Bucklen's Arnica
Salve; that has healed the sore and
made me a happy man." writes John
Garrett, of North Mills, N. c. Guarau
teed for Piles, Burns. etc, by w. +
Hartz, druggist, 301 Twentieth street;
% cents.