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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-07-27
DEvoTEs PART OF EVERY
DAY TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS

OYSTER BAY.-Although President
" Roosevelt is settled down at Oys-
ter Bay for four months vacation he
will not be able to escape from good
deal Of the labors and duties OF his
Job. The public business at Washing
ton goes on Just the same. There are
officials to appoint, questions Of policy
to decide, commissions In the army
aud navy to sign, many other things
that no one but the president can at
tend to, and which President Roose-
welt would let no other man attend to
even II he had the power.
While he spends the summer In his
modest and comfortable country house
at Sycamore Hill he is obliged to de-
vote a few hours day-often more
than a few-to the nations business.
When the president went down to
Oyster Bay recently he was accom-
panied by Secretary Loeb, Assistant
Secretary Latta, and four clerks from
the executive staff at Washington.
They began work next day in the ex-
ecutive Offices in the village Of Oyster
Bay, three miles from the presidents
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-07-27
EXECUTIVE OFFICES THE
PRIDE OF VILLAGERS

mess center Of the village. His door
is always open; any one can walk In
upon him, get pleasant greeting and
see as much Of the government wheels
going round as he could in Mr.. Loeb's
Washington ONCE. All he will see IL
Mr.. Loeb busy at a big fat-topped
desk, with another desk close by COW
cred with the newspapers which the
secretary to the president reads dill
gently. He will see the rest Of the
staff in the FIVE other rooms. One
room is occupied by one Of two tele-
graph operators who are on duty by
turns from nine a. m. to IL p. m. They
are kept busy most of the time. Much
of the matter is summaries Of CORE
spondence, to which Secretary Loeb
directs routine formal answers to be
returned.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-07-27

r HE executive Offices at the sum-
i mer capital" as Oyster Bay folk
take pride in calling their village,
never fail to impress visitors by their
unpretentiousness. They consist Of
seven Office rooms and a storeroom,
into which a loft above corner gro
Gerry has been divided. Mr.. Moore, the
enterprising purveyor Of pure food to
the villagers and surrounding gentry,
is famous man every summer The
whole country hears each summer in
the press dispatches Of "the executive
Offices over Moore's grocery" Mr..
Moore's pride would be greater If the
president should come down some day
and transact some important piece Of
business there.
Secretary Loeb has large, sunny
room in the front overlooking the bus
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-07-27
WESTERN MEN IN NEW YORK.
Brains Of Mountain and Prairie In Do
mand In the Financial Center.


Ever since the early days, when d.
o. Mills, ]. B. Haggin and James r.
Keene "emigrated" from California to
New York. the metropolis has been
drawing largely on the west and south
tor its supply of men who do things"
theodore p. Shonts, both southerner
and westerner, who has undertaken to
solve New York's great transit prob
lem, is the latest importation In re-
Spouse to the call of the east.
The promptness with which Thos. F.
Ryan, of Virginia, turned the Equit-
able Life Assurance Society over to
its policyholders, who now elect ma
jority of its Board of Directors, and
Invested himself of the control of the
stock which he bought from Jas. H..
Hyde, and the success of the new
management of the Society under the
direction of President Paul Morton,
have created demand for the strong
men of the south and west that Is
greater than ever before. Under the
Morton management the Equitable has
made better showing than any other
insurance company in the way of i'm
proved methods, economies and in
creased returns to policyholders.
e. H. Gary. head of the greatest cor
poration In the world-the U. 8. Steel
Co.-John w. Gates, Henry c. Frick.
Norman B. Ream, VIM. H. Moore and
Daniel q Reid are other westerners
who are among the biggest men in
New York.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-07-27

r. HE cabinet IL rarely called together
j In the presidents vacation, and
then only to consider matters regard
ed as Of the highest Importance.
Nevertheless, in the course of sum-
mer most Of the members of the cabi-
net pay visit, either Of business or
friendship to Sycamore Hill. They Of
ten dine and sleep there. Some of the
presidents closest friends in the SEN
ate, members Of the tennis" cabinet,
or literary cronies, are overnight
guests. But most Of Mr., Roosevelt's
visitors who call by appointment are
asked to arrive in the forenoon and to
stay for luncheon.
It is the impression at Oyster Bay
that there will be many such visits by
the closest political friends OF the ad-
ministration from next week on. The
master of Sycamore Hill is watching
with the closest scrutiny the develop
ment Of the campaign for the nomina-
ton of his successor. and 1t Is likely
that he will have frequent consulta-
lions with the leading statesmen who
are devoted to him and his policies.
Any incident tending to show recru-
desence Of the "reactionary conspi-
racy" would almost inevitably be fol-
lowed by q procession Of party chief
tains eager to proffer advice and
swear allegiance anew. both to Mr..
Roosevelt and to the public through
the press.
There 10 NO barrier mp to, prsvsnt
psrsoDs who can Give = rssseaabls
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-07-27
THE HAYWOOD TRIAL.

The state in the Haywood trial
closed with the evidence Of two more
witnesses In rebuttal
Another witness for the defense In
the Haywood trial, c. w. Aller, for
merly ticket agent at Cripple Creek,
Col. was accused Of perjury and was
put under arrest.
The state In the Haywood case pre-
sented strong evidence In rebuttal OF
that produced by the defense to dis
credit Orchards story. DR.. ]. L. Magee.
who testified for the defense, was ar
rested on a charge Of perjury.
William d. Haywood, the defendant
charged with the murder of Frank
Steunenberg, left the witness chair
after he had been under examination
six hours. the time being equally d.
vided between his own counsel and
Senator Borah, who conducted the
REORGANIZATION. He absolutely de-
MED all the crimes charged to him
and the Western Federation OF Miners
by Orchard.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-07-27
CABINET OFFICERS OFTEN
VISIT SYCAMORE HILL

account Of themselves and betray no
signs of the crank. from driving up to
Sycamore Hill. on Nthe understanding
that they are not to halt their horses,
but drive around the house and out
again. II any persen should gain en-
trance by giving this assurance to the
secret service men at the outpost and
then try to break faith and seek en-
trance to the house, he would. be stop
ped by other secret service men on
guard near the porch.
These men, chosen for discretion AZ
wen as for valor, would politely in
Quire of the visitors whether they had
IN appointment with the president. II
not they would be quietly advised to
keep moving. The guards know who
has and who has not the open SEE
anne" to the summer White House.
No one can blur his way past them.
Some have tried. 4,
The presidents bodyguard II COM
manded by Jim" Sloan who has had
the chief responsibility for his safety
since Secret Service Agent Tyre was
made United States harshal. SloeD
now has eight men to nelp him.
Guards 1t the house and 1t the en-
trance from The hiGhroad Z quarter
mile away are changed With the rego.
larity. OF military discipline. nifht ma
day. The eunr6s are ~ piolrsd nno1S
VINO have shown not merely eel NJ
devotion. vhieh are eseonti1 ~
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-07-27

A man who runs a truck farm In
Virginia tells of the sad predicament
In which colored man named Sam
Moore, who is In his employ, recently
found himself. Sam had had consid.
cradle difficulty in evading the on.
slaughts of dog from q neighboring
farm. Finally the Cog got him, as
Sam kicked at him.
Sans wife. hearing a tremendous
yell, rushed to the rescue Of her hus.
tand. When she came up the dog had
fastened his teeth in the calf of Sans
leg and was holding on for dear life.
Selling a stone in the road. Sans
wife was about to hurl 1t when Sam,
with wonderful presence of mind.
shouted:
Mandy! Mandy! Don't frow dat
stone at de dawg! Frow 1t at me,
Mandy!"-YoutlI's COMPANION.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-07-27
A SMALL SECRET.
Couldn't Understand the Taste Of
His Customers.

Two men were discussing the var
ious food products now being supplied
In such variety and abundance.
One, grocer, said, II frequently try
q package or so of any certain article
before Offering 1t to my trade. and in
that way sometimes form different
Idea than my customers have.
For instance, thought would try
some Postum Food Coffee, to see what
reason there was for such call for Il.
At breakfast didn't like It and supper
proved the same, 80 / naturally con-
cluded that my taste was different
from that of the customers who bought
It right along.
"A day or two after, waited on q
lady who was buying Csc package
and told her couldn't understand how
one could fancy the taste of Postum.
"T know just what is the matter
she said, you put the coffee boiler on
the stove for Just fifteen minutes. and
ten minutes of that time 1t simmered.
and perhaps Ave minutes 1t boiled;
now II you will have It left to boil full
fifteen minutes after It commences to
boil, you will find a delicious Java.like
beverage, rich in food value Of gluten
and phosphates, 80 choice that you
will never abandon 1t, particularly
when you see the great gain in health
Well, I took another trial and sure
enough joined the Postum army for
good. and life seems worth living since
have gotten rid of my old time stom-
ach and kidney troubles"
Postum Is no sort Of medicine. but
pure liquid food. and this. together
with q relief from coffee worked the
change. There's Reason"
Read THE Road to wellville," In
pkgs.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-07-27
eAvEp FsoM pREAp FArE. /
Kind Woman's Assistance Meant
x Much 70 This Tramp.

A certain lady. noted for her kind
heart and open hand, was approached
not long ago by q man who. with
tragic air. began:
"A man, madam. is often forced by
the whip of hunger to many things
from which his very soul shrinks--
and 90 It IL with me at this time. Un.
less, madam. in the name Of pity. you
give me assistance. will be COM
PEELED to do something which ! never
before have done, which ] would
greatly dislike to DO"
Much impressed, the lady made
haste to place in his hand five-dol-
lar bill. AS the man pocketed 1t
with profuse thanks, she inquired:
And what is sthe dreadful thing
I have kept you from doing. my poor
mani"
Work" was the brief and mourn
ful reply.-Harper's Weekly.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-07-27
His Name for IL

I was once teaching class of small
pupils in physiology in rural school
and asked the class what name was
given 10 the bones of the head as a
whole. A little girl raised her hand.
What is 1t, Lucy?" asked.
Skull" she answered.
Correct" said 1; but what other
name has it," expecting some one to
answer Uranium" All were silent
for a while. then little fellow who
seemed to be in a deep study quickly
raised his hand, his eyes sparkling
and confident smile spreading on
his face.
What is 1t, Henry" 1 asked.
"Noggin," was his immediate reply.
Judges Library.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-07-27
BRIEF REVIEW OF
A Weeks EVENTS
RECORD OF THE MOST lMPoR.
TANT HAPPENINGS IN ITEM
lied FORM.
HOME AND FOREIGN NEWS

Information Gathered from All Quar-
ters Of the Civilized World and
Prepared for the Perusal Of the
Busy Man.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-18
POETRY LOOKING Up

There never was a time for poetry like the
present. The old saying that it does not pay
is no longer true. II is as profitable as buying
mining stock at one cent Il share and selling it
for $40, and easier, OH much easier! If the
economic law that there is always a supply
where there is a demand applies in art, and
many ingenious theories have been constructed
on that premise. then ought soon to bc in
for the greatest age Of song since "those melo-
"dous bursts that fill the spacious times Of
great Elizabeth" The reason why they had so
much poetry in those spacious times was that
it paid that is paid comparatively, for nothing
profitable then it is now. and a man
in those days might just well turn his hand
to making verses as to Sitting Spanish throats.
The profits were about equal, and some YER
satile persons did both, but the mildpr natures
and those inclined 10 seasickness generally
stayed at home and wrote poetry. In recent
years it has been different ana when "A young
man wanted TO write poetry and the family
physician found he could do nothing for him
with the latest coal tar drugs, his father and
mother went down on their knees and begged
him to be corporation lawyer or to tend II bar
at any rate to do something which gave
promise of enabling him to support a wife aud
children.
All that is changed; 'since Homer smote his
blooming Tyre" there has not been such 4 good
the boom is increasing. Why, In England,
where the art is much more prosperous than
here the latest advertisement of a tobacco firm
for a missing line in n limerick contest char
| acterizes a $50 reward as 'paltry.' The in
ducements in this instance arc described as
"a freehold furnished country house, with pony
land trap, stabling. BATH electric light, aud f2
"per week tension for life" An estate and an
annuity of f104 $500 TO keep it up--we believe
that is, as we might say, the record price a
line for poetry. young man thinking Of be-
ing barrlster or a banker may well hesitate
and 90 into the better paying vocation of Il
poet Watering stock is hardly more remu-
nerative than writing verse, and as for those
pampered persons who write the six best
sellers" they will he sorry they feared their
necks to venture such a nag on" as Pegasus
and trained themselves to ride that humble
Dobbip, prose.
In this country no such opportunities are yet
open for the poet, but there not wanting
signs that his vocation is becoming more re
munerative. Art here ever lags behind art in
Europe, but this reproach we firmly believe
will not long be true. The genius of the Amer
lean people is such that we feel the first
great money kings of verse will be produced
on this side of the water
New-York tribune., 1907-11-18
A LARGE TRIFLE.

The Artists Fund Society has made an urgent
appeal through The Tribune for about $1,000
wherewith 10 help thirty destitute artists i'm
New York City. It need scarcely be said that
the intended beneiciares are not young failures
who might better be behind drygoods counters
than in studios; they are artists of repute who
through age. sickness on misfortune have be-
come destitute and unable TO support them
selves. The sum called for is trific as charity
goes in these days and in this metropolis but it
is enough to place several ortogenarans in
comfortable homes and to tide the sick and
unfortunate over their trying siege So. meas
ured by its power, the trife is large one.
+ This appeal IS unusual. and precisely for that
reason deserves particular mention and a quick
response. 1t is made in behalf OF the unfortu-
nate members of class which is. as Il whole
independent, self-supporting and too proud to
seek outside assistance even when needed. The
great charity organizations know little or moth
ing of ii and are too busy with the traditional
objects of benevOence to take up new ones So
the well-to-do artists have 70 look out for their
less favored brethren; they have already con-
tributed literally out of their own pockets. but
they cannot do all they would like to. III de
batting whether the thirty needy artists should
receive a little help il will be well to remember
that the acuteness of suffering depends chiefly
upon the sensitiveness of the individual. Doubt
less there are tens Of thousands of East Siders
who are quite comfortable and cOntented with
their lot. while they seem. to a tenderly nurt-
ured outsider. plunged in the most acute distress.
On the other hand, some of these men who have
painted pictures and carved statues probably
feel the discomforts and humiliation of their
poverty far more pOignantly than the average
man, unburdened with the artistic temperament,
ever could
New-York tribune., 1907-11-18
A TIMELY TRUISM.

Mr.. William II. COlVin, president Of the Chi
cagO Stock Exchange, In an address last Friday
evening before the Fort Dearborn Club as
serted that extravagant living by those who had
been making money easily and the efforts Of
their neighbors 10 live ON the same luxurious
scale were at the foundation Of present worri-
ment and the premium currency. Doubtless
Mr.. Colyln did not intend to say that the I'm
mediate cause of the stress was to be found in
the abnormally high standard m living. He
probably believes that spectators and panicky
people pulled the trigger of the alarm gun. But
he denies that they loaded the weapon. His
theory is by no means novel, nor does it pre-
rsnd 10 tell the whole story: but it is painfully
correct even automatic, so far as it goes Ex-
travagance, normally only a secondary factor
among the many which may combine to dis
lurD credit, the money market and industry, has
taken high rank of late as a subtle disturber.
There are many varieties of extravaganza
one Of which is reckless investment in specula-
tive enterprises. But another less often thought
of is excessive indulgence i'm the comforts Of
life and the spending of enormous sums in un-
productive iuxuries. This is not an attack upon
auiomoDles operas, pictures and diamonds
Such things have their place in this complex
world but Americans have been using them to
aisllace more important things Extravagance
bred Of general prosperity is not vice of the
wealthy any more than Of any other one class
village groceryman surely not clearing more
ihan s3'SVo annually and having no outside in
come. buys an automobile by aid of a mortgage
bookkeeper supporting Il family on s1.50o n
year is surprised and amused at the suggestion
that ne has no business TO wear $50 suit of
clothes and TO spend s. nearly every week dur.
ing the winter for theatre tickets and a sumner
after the show. Every reader can probablv
match these real life" cases out Of his own cir
cie OF aequaintances. Statistics concerning tho
SINS spent for automobiles, precious stones
WINS cigars, laces. millinery, high grade cloth
s' ~ pisasure travel and nil the good things of
LIE Indicate that the lesson OF moderation ora
New-York tribune., 1907-11-18
O. O. s.

This week. by conferences and cOmmemora-
tive publications, the Charity Organization So
ciety of New York will celebrate the compile
tion OF it's first quarter century of effort to
stamp out poverty and the evils it entails. Or
Ganized charity. charity that works with the
calculating intelligence of the scientist and in
dustrial leader, has encountered scoffers and
skeptics a-plenty, but the change of popular
opinion in the last twenty-five years has been
a great as it is Ineligible. The history
of the socetys first quarter century is not only
a demonstration of the soundness of the new
buslnesslike methods and the theories upon
which these are based but also a convincing
proof of the reality of social progress and the
possibility of great reforms without any violent
upheava of the social order.
The chief concern of the society has always
been to get the facts, and, having got them, to
put them into the hands of those who can use
them. In the words of its historian. the So
ciety has rendered its greatest service ntan-
gibly and indirectly. through the collection
"and presentation of facts about social cOndi-
tiOns; through vigilant interest in the action of
'the Legislature and other branches of the gov
'ernment as it bears on the welfare of the
poor; through the participation of its officers
'in national, state and special conferences;
through its pioneer work in developing
course of instruction for the training of social
workers, and above all. through its pubca-
'tiOns" This has been the society's most fruit
full work, but along with it a vast deal has been
accomplished in relieving suffering and correct
ing abuse. New York City respects the record
of this we'll organized, jealous band of far
seeing men and women. The material
sistance which public sentiment is sure to bring
to tte society will make the achievements of
the next quarter century even more remark
able
New-York tribune., 1907-11-18
PERSONAL.

Cosma. the widow of Richard Wagner whose
health has been poor for time, is spoken OF
in a letter recently written from her home as
much improved" The venerable woman mas
heart trouble. and despite the slight Improvement
Is attended daily by Professor Schweninger. There
seems 10 be little hope that she VIII De aoie u
attend the Bayreuth performances next season.
Denman Thompson. Of THE Old Homestead
fame has returned West Swanzey. n. H., and
has opened his home for the winter. He recently
closed months successful engagement at the
Academy of Music in New York
Professor Joseph Pache director of the Bald-
Oratorio Society, has received the decoration
OF the order of the Red Eagle of the fourth class
from Emperor William of Germany mark
study of German music in foreign land.
Sir William Purdie Treoar. who recently retired
Lord Mayor OF London is known in the Eng
lish capital for his love OF children and his work
for the destitute cripples of the metropolis. lie
born in 1S42, and educated at Kings Col
lege, London. After leaving school he became a
partner of his father in the Iinoleumi carpet and
mat business. In 1889 he became a member of the
London Common Council and was chosen alder
few years afterward. He was made one of
the sherifs Of London in 1899 He is loved by the
poor children OF the East End. His last effort in
their behalf the collecting OF $500 coo for the
building of big home in Hampshire for crippled
children.
On a tour in Canada Rudyard Kipling had
little disagreement with the landlord OF the hotel
at which he staying. says '"Tit-Bits." Just
before leaving the hotel. the famous author asked
TO see the proprietor. and upon that worthy ap-
pearing no was greeted thus; II want to tell you
that or all the hotels under the shining sun have
never seen one that for unmtigated all round un-
Snduraole discomfort could equal yours" When
dence S3' E
New-York tribune., 1907-11-18

there are an unusual number of Southern Ital-
ian laborers in this country
The opinion has been expressed that the de-
paTture OF one or two hundred thousand labOrers
at this juncture will prove highly beneficial TO
the country at large; it will mean, we are told,
that those who stay will find work more easily.
Unfortunately. this benefit is more apparent
than real, inasmuCh the emigratng multi
tudes are to the last man over the gangplank'
unskilled laborers The skilled laborers are still
with u.s. and they will probably continue TO
abide on this side of the Atlantic; for, taking
all things into consideration. even hard times
here would be better for this class than pros
porous times in Europe. Furthermore, as the
gloomiest pessimist would admit, no retrench-
ment of industry which could nationally be
prophesed would make supert1uous a single
able-bodied unskilled laborer now in the coun-
try, provided that labor could be efficiently dis
tributed. The trouble is that the emigrants and
their tarrying brethren are not scattered about
as they should be. This is the fault partly Of
their ignorance of English and their clannish-
ness: partly too, Of the methods of employment
agents. They might better return to Europe,
where their savings will carry them over to the
next spring, than loaf about our large cities,
to become paupers or criminals.