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KEEPING UP THE PRICE OF FooD

With all these arguments that the
money stringency will knock the bot
tom out of food prices, and the fine
promises that have come from Western
packers and produce men, the people
who have to buy the food have not
found their bills for supplies appreci-
ably lightened in this part of the world.
Reports tell us of larger supplies of
poultry coming in to overstock the
market and the dumping of millions of
cold storage eggs from Chicago, but the
Thanksgiving turkey and fixin's and
the chickens and the eggs are not yet
offered at prices that. attract mod
crate purse. And the time is short for
the fulfilling of these promises before
Thursday
The question is how much longer
will the patient consumer have to wait
for what is called the logical conse-
quences of the money tiehtness to de-
velop? Perhaps it will depend largely
on the ability of the combinations that
control our supplies to hold up the
prices of foodstuffs and other neces-
saries. If the scarcity of currency is
not soon relieved they may be COM
PEELED to make reductions through a
falling off in demand. But at present
food prices are as inflated as were those
of the stock market few weeks ago.
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He Mnde j and Gneas.

While on pleasure tour some time
SINCE Philadelphia man stopped at a
fashionable hotel, and after remaining
three days. went to the office and asked
for his bill. The clerk went over the book
for minute or two and then named an
amount that was extremely excessive. In
stead Of raising howl, however, the
Quaker City gent gazed at the bin and
liberated an audible smile.
whats the matter?' queried the clerk
with a chilly expression. DO you doubt
the correctness Of the bilI2"
'Oh, no. gleefully laughed the Phila-
delphan, producing hugh roll OF notes,
II was just thinking that you would have
to guess agHlu. f'v0 got more money than
that. Philadelphia Telegraph
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IN HUMOROUS VEIN.
A Trolley Tragedy.

l rode upon trolley car
By chance | got a seat;
But soon l found q maiden fair
Was standing on my feet.
"Oh, maiden fair 1 said. 81 know,
You do not realize
That you are on my feet, and they
Are feet | highly prize"
Unto me then the maiden said:
II stand upon your feet,
But really ] would much prefer
To sit upon your seat
Though | am clinging to a strap,
| tell you now in truth,
1t is job that you should DO
For you're stTapping youth.
"You are a coward" next she said,
As angry as could be;
"You are no man at all because
You won't stand up for me
"You plant yourself upon a seat"
Quite plainly she was hot; 49,
''And SO I'm not surprised to in9
You rooted to the spot"
blushed a lovely turkey red
And tried to make retreat; III
But still couldn't run away
For she was on my feet
tried to stop her flow of wordAs-I
For she had gone too far;
But when couldn't stop her tongue
l straightway stopped the car.
Detroit Free Press
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CONGRESS AND THE CURRENCY.

Congress will meet in session next
Monday, and its first duty will be to
take up the currency question. That
body is primarily responsible for the
situation that has existed for several
weeks and it can now, to some extent,
make amends for its long continued
neglect. If Congress- had passed good
currency bill of nature to provide for
an emergency like the present one
there would have been no trouble, be-
cause all the currency needed would be
automatically provided.
In his message to Congress the Presi-
dent will devote more attention to
this question than to any other, and
he may have definite plan to propose
There is growing up the idea of a
great central bank as the best solu-
ton, not only by reason of the stability
and fiexibility it would give to the
currency, but also on account of the
favor of foreign bankers.
1t would, however, hardly be practica-
BILE to get a bill through Congress to
authorize the establishment of a ma
tional central bank on the plan of the
Bank of France or Imperial Bank of
Germany. But early relief is demanded.
Congress cannot afford to waste
months of time in discussions over cur
rency plans The need is Immediate
and the earliest possible legislation is
darnandod
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SMALL INVESTORS TO THE RESCUE,

In this period of financial trouble the
small investors have been profting
while some of the big financiers have
suffered. They have been swapping up
bargains and are continuing to do so.
Transfer books show an enormous buy
ing of small lots of the best securities,
breaking all records. Within six
months in some leading railroad stocks
the number of shareholders has in
creased from 1000 to 4,S00, in some cases
an increase of 100 per cent.
This great distribution of securities
among numbers of small holders,
showing investment as distinguished
from speculation, is not only a
sign of prosperity, but it cam
not fail to have a reassuring effect
ON the situation and an actively salu-
tary result in relaxing the currency
stringency by bringing hundreds of
thousands of dollars back into circula-
ton Nothing could be more encour-
aging for speedy resumption of good
times" and easier money than this in
crease in the number of stockholders.
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-11-26

10 the Editor of the Evening STAR
Please give some facts about Oklahoma,
such as population. area, manufactures,
etc. READER.
IOklahoma's area in square miles is TO-
2SO; population, 100000; taxable property,
$500, ,000; estimated annual value of
mineral products, $2O0, 100000; annual crop
of wheat. 40.000,000 bushels; corn, 72,0O0,-
900 bushels; cotton, 600, 600 bales; value OF
domestic animals, sos, 100000; bank de-
posits. $40,oOo,OO0; railroad mileage. 5000.
In popula ton is ranks twenty-third among
the States 1t has fifty daily newspapers,
zoo banks and 100000 acres of public
land set aside for public school fund.
There is an abundance of coal, iron, tim
ber, oil natural gas. cement and asphalt
and millions OF acres of fine farming Lard
yielding corn, wheat. rye, oats, cotton and
uit-Edl
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TO tho Editor OF the Evening Star:
Why is the last Thursday in November
always fixed upon as Thanksgiving Day?
+. o.
lit is merely matter of custom, but
the selection is appropriate of day at
the end of the harvest season. The first
Thanksgiving days in the American col
onies were held in various months. There
was one in Plymouth in july, 1923, and
one in June, 1882, when Governor Win
throp, Of the Massachusetts, Bay Colony,
recommended a day of Thanksgiving on
account of action of the British privy
council favorable to the colonies. Presi-
dent Madison recommended thanksgiving
for peace in April, 1S15.-Ed.1
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-11-26

Secretary Arthur w. McDougall, of
has done efficient and praiseworthy
work in Newark, and the charitable
organizations cannot afford to lose his
bureau has been most inadequate, and
the secretary was justified in his in
tention to resign and accept similar
position in field in Philadelphia
which gave much better assurances Of
support. 1t is gratifying to know that
the secretary will be retained and that
the necessary funds to wipe out the
bureaus indebtedness will be fur
nished.
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-Ed.l
Would Take Ballot from Negro.
To the Editor of the Evening Star:
In your editorial of the 22d, on Negro
Crime in New Jersey" you say NEGRO
criminallty is ON the increase" and ask,
What is the reason and what the
remedy?"
Presumng this to be an invitation TO
comment, let me suggest that giving the
negro the ballot is the primary cause, and
taking the ballot from him is the only
remedy
This ballot has given him the whip over
''pothouse politicians, who unfortunately,
are largely responsible for the loose adj
mlnistratlon Of the laws and their penal
ties In this town the negroes largely
dominate onr local poIIties-both parties
being equally guilty. Crlminality is the
sure outcome of this condition of things,
and when ignorant and degraded people
are conscious of the failure to administer
the law in one respect, they readily, and
naturally, assume that there will be re-
missness in other respects. And so 1t is
but step from vote selling TO burglary,
criminal assault and murder Without the
vote the negro can be made to behave
himself with it he will be trouble
some and dangerous element for years TO
come.
Nearly one-third OF the inmates OF the
State prison are negroes. Probably three
quarters of the criminals in this inme-
diate vicinity are negroes.
The South is going prohibition be-
cause of the negro, and the South Is going
to substitute foreign labor for negro labor,
and thus drive the blacks into our North
crn communities. What are we going TO
do with them? Mighty serious question
We will have to go prohibition or build
more jails. LAW AND ORDER.
Red Bank, November o.
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compensatIon of ELECTION officers.

COmpensation of Election officers.
To the Editor OF the Evening Star;
As All election officer l wish to add my
protest against the reduction of election
officers compensation from $50 TO $25.
When | took Office 1 swore to perform GER
tain duties; was furnished with copy of
election laws, which I swore to obey. |
in reality, entered into an agreement with
the authorities, who were equally bound to
compensate me for the performance of my
duties In the act to regulate elections,
page 49, section 81, the following words
occur: "Section 17S of the act to which
this act is further supplement is amended
so as to read as follows: The compensa-
ton of each member of the boards of reg
stry and election for all services per-
formed by them under the provisions of
this act shall be as follows In cities
having population exceeding 10000, for
the first registry day, including services
rendered at the primary election, $40, and
for each other registry day s., and for the
election day, including the counting of
the votes and the delivery Of the returns
and ballot box with contents to the muni-
cipal clerk, $40, making a total Of $50.
/ have quoted the law, word for word,
How is it possible to place any other con-
struction of the law than that election Off
GERS are entitled to $50 for their services?
The copy of the election laws furnished
to the election officers was their guide, un-
der which they took office, with the UNDER
standing that they were to receive $50 for
their services. Most respectfully submit
ted, JUDGE OF ELECTION,
Ninth District, Fourth Ward.
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-11-26

Degenerates are sending letters Of
sympathy to Mrs. Anna M. Bradley,
the murderess now on trial at Wash
ington. Mrs. Bradley was an adul-
teress before she was murderess, and
lived in open and defiant shame, but
all that is a passport to the affection
ate favor of the class of morbid people
who are in the habit of idealizing
criminals and sending flowers and
loving messages to red-handed murder
erS.
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-11-26
THE STORM AMONG THE RESORTS.

Damage done by the northeast storm
that ragged along the Jersey coast sat
lrday night and Sunday, the scverest
that has visited the shore for some
years, gives engineers and builders
something to think about and study
over. Buildings and piers were dam
aged, railroads washed out and traffic
innpeded, lives were endangered and
shipping injured
It takes very strong structure to
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company him on his last mile. 1t will
be recalled that when Weston made
his first successful tramp of 500 miles
in week he performed the feat in the
old Rink building on Washington street,
this city, and that he was accompanied
around the track for the last mile by
Mayor Nehemiah Perry amid the en-
thusiastic plaudits of thousands.
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Not Ear from Right.

.What do we call a man who removes
dorns and bunions9' asked a school,
teacher of his physiology class.
There was moment of perpleXity; then
a hand was raised and shaken vigorously.
"Well. John?" asked the teacher.
"A philanthropist," was the quick reply.
-Jrdac
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-11-26

Interest IN politics. the study of politics.
Is the duty of all And at the same time
it is full of pleasure. There is no subJec.
once taken up and seriously examlneu
which affords more instruction or enter
tainment 10 a bright man of affairs thail
the conduct OF public affairs. 1t Is 1ui,
of chance, which is always engaging, fuii
OF humanity, which is always iispirihg'
and full of rewards for well directed Ell,
forts fortified by staying qualities anu
nd-Washlngton Star
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Hewitt have been pinched for money
lately.
Jewett-Well. women have diiferent ways
of getting it, My wife kisses me wheh
she wants any.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-11-26

Looking at green causes tile forma1ion
OF chemical mixture In the eye, Whien
strengthens the sight, whereas thls COM
bination is broken up when most o.hei
colors are regarded. Colors have lhafNeI
effect upon temperament. Red excites, ahu
then depresses. A ed-papered room VIII
drive some people nearly crazy. Green
rests and soothes, besides improving the
eyesight. But what effect would soft eoai
smoke have upon green painted town;
Would the resultant color of the huildihss
be restful and soothing ?-Boston Giobc'
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A Sure Sign.

Deepley-Have you met the guest of
honor? Yes? You wouldn't think he was
such an awfully learned man, would you?
Planeley-Yes, l suspected it right away.
Deepley-You don't say?
Planeley-Yes, he makes me tired.-Phil-
adelphia Press.
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Al the Opera.

81 went to the opera last night"
what did you hear?'
THAT Mrs. Browning is going to get q
divorce. Mrs. Bggs has the dearest dog
and new baby and the Huttons are going
to live in India. London Tribune.
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In other words.

eYou." hissed the heroine, ARE n bow
WOW in the feed box.
''What?" growled the villain.
"a dog in the mangcr, she Missed aeain.
"And you." snarled the villain, ARE
crawler in the. uncut
"Come again. said the heroine
"A snake in the grass, he snarled once
more.-Chicago News.
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Aunt--And have you been all that long
way alone?
Niece--Ycs, Aunte
Aunt--fhen how is 1t you went out with
an umbrella and come back with walk
ing-stick Punch.
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In spite of all that science has done III
the development OF the ocean liner, the
latter is now as helpless as her predeces-
sors were thirty years ago, when a plan
ket of fog shuts down upon harbor pas
sage Who will be the first to devise
method whereby the Mauretanias OF the
future shall feel their way in safety to
dock in spite of the thickest weather.
Brooklyn Eagle.
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Merely Anticipated.

"I lost all my money during the recent
panic"
yet you seem cheerful.
Yes; Christmas would have trimmed
me, anyhow louisville Courier-Journal.
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A WboIcsome influence.

Old Santa Claus still makes a hit.
His efforts he will join
With Uncle SANS, and help d Dit
In circulating coin.
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chicagos Mayor is to head dele
CATION to meet Edward Payson Weston
when he reaches Chicago on his long
tramp from Portland. Me- and ac-
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VIEWS OF EDITOR 5.


''They will force Mr. Roosevelt TO accept
another nomination" saws Congressman
Hull. Of Iowa. Photographs of anybody
forcing Mr. Roosevelt to do anything
would make decided hit in moving
picture show-Omaha Bee
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A query.

Bobbie-Mamma?
Mamma-Well Ao.
Bobbie-Were men awful scarce "GeI l,
you married papa, or did you just leei
sorry for him Exchange.
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AL.

There recently entered the Offices of the
Civil Service Commission at Washington
dashins young darky of perhaps 20 years
of age, who announced to the official VINO
received him that he desired to get
papers for an examination"
From what State are you?" was the
question put. -,
The negro drew himself up proudly.
am from the first State in the Union sir'
he replied.
New York;"
mo sir; Alabama"
But" protested the official, with u
smile, "Alabama is not the first stare III
the Unlon." Ito
Alphabetically speaking, slr' aipns IT,
betically speaking said the negro
pers Weekly
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WalkIng to HcaIlh.

The advice of the physician, that walk
ing be made part of a regimen where ma
ture is to aid in restoring health, is often
brushed aside as too simple for earnest
consideration. The trouble" of taking
walk is to many people too great for
them. especially when other methods are
within reach. But among the many
angencies of locomotion at the disposal
of mankind, walking remains as unim-
peachable as in the days of yore. Wes-
toms example should inspire, where at the
end of some brisk tramp glowing cheeks
and good appetite reward those who make
use of their legs for the purpose they
were hiladelphia Telegraph.
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Mother-why did you not scream "iieH
Hans kissed you.
Daughter-He threatened me.
Mother-How? o,.or
Daughter-He said il did he a neNei
kiss me again -Meggerdorfer Blat'ei'
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FROM STAR READER 5

ANONYMOUS communications cannot be
printed. Except on political subjects the
names of correspondents are not required for
publication, bat a guarantee Of good faith
-Ed1
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Hughes as presidential Possibility.


Nor is it by any means certain that,
even with the field clear before him. Mr.
Hughes is the man. He lacks certain
initiative which a man must exert II ne
will secure so important a nomination as
that of President of the United States.
1t is a pity, but it is true, that we have
not reached that ideal condition where
this high cffice goes all the way TO reach
the man. He must go some of the way
to meet it. and that Mr.. Hughes does
not seem disposed to do He will answer
the call of duty, but the strife of poll
ticians over this nomination Is so loud
that 1t Is likely to drown the call of
duty and leave him unsummoned. He
would in somn regards make an ideal
President, but one is sometimes forced, in
the light of popular expression, to doubt
whether the people of this country want
an ideal President. However, Mr.. Hughes
is there. and will surely remain a presi-
Dental possibility until the convention
rules him out Perhaps events may change
his position in the next few MONTHS
New Haven Register.
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The BIIght of Bryan.

Is it strange combination of circum-
stances or the irony of fate that fastens
w. j. Bryan on the Democratic party as
the only available candidate for the Presi-
dency? Why should any considerable
number of Democrats, after the expert
enees of the last twelve years, with the
light they have thrown on Mr.. Bryan's
character and limitations, wish to have
him lead their party again in 1908? His
leadership has been a notorious blight ON
the party. 1t has met too disastrous de-
feats and contributed materially to the
defeat of Judge Parker. 1t has been, ana
Is today, one OF the most cherished politi-
cal assets of the Republican party. And
yet, when he says he will run again. most
Democrats shrug their shoulders and say;
There seems to be no escape. Kismet!"
The situation is as humilating as 1t is
extraordinary and it would be surprising
If no effort were made by any element
in the Democratic party to defy and break
this spell.-Buffalo Commercial
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Henri Rochefort, the famous French
journalist. has apparently grown weary of
writing fiery articles for Figaro, and has
become a dealer in AFT curiosties.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-06-18
PASSING OF JUDGE GEE
Wel-Known Lawyer Dies Here After
Long Ilness-Funeral This
Afternoon
Afternoon.

Judge w. W. Gee, at one time one of
Salt Lakes most prominent lawyers, died
yesterday morning at o'clock. On ac-
count of i'll health Judge Gee had been
out of active practice of his profession
for some years. For the last year he
had been confined to his home practically
all the time, and during the last few
months he had failed rapidly. Judge Gees
death was caused by complication CT
ailments due to old age Mrs. Gee sur
wives him The only living child is Mrs
Charles A. Quigley.
". w. Gee was born in Steuben coun-
~, New York. February %, 1893. He en-
listed in the Union army in the Civil
war and fought at Gettysburg as well
as in other notable engagements, serving
three years altogether At the close OF
the war, Judge Gee resumed the practice
of his profession and in 1877 he came to
Salt Lake. where he has since resided
By his splendid mental equipment and his
knowledge of the law Judge Gee very
quickly attained prominence at the bar a
prominence which he maintained until ill
health compelled him to abandon the prac-
tiCe.
Funeral services will be conducted at
the family residence. 1446 Thirteenth East
street, this afternoon at o'clock The
interment will be at Mt. Olivet. The pail
bearers will be selected from amcng Judge
Gees former associates in the legal pro-
fesSiOn.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-06-18
SUN DOING BUSINESS AT OLD STAND;
THINGS ARE GETTING WARM AND DRY

1t is getting more than comfortably hot
for a mild winter in a good many places.
Dodge City. Kas., for example, had q
high temperature of 80 degrees, and Los
Angeles came along and beat it out with
a mark of 90. Yuma and Phoenix tied
with "a and even old Winnipeg came to
the front with 80. Breezy Chicago is be-
ginning to get hers for the instruments
there showed s.. and little old New York
came along with Sc. las it wasn't cold
anywhere" said DR.. Hyatt, well forget
that part of it."
DR.. Hyatt's barometer is higher than the
lip of giraffe reaching for a palm leaf
1t is fluctuating a trifle. but the fluctua-
tons do not amount to much.
Il think" said DIR. Hyatt, that between
US all-the newspapers and the weather
men-we have showed the low into the
hole, where it naturally belongs"
What do you think of il, doctor?"
why, the poetry did it, my boy. There's
nothing like poetry to fix the weather.
Jupit Pluve loves a little poetry, but he
fain would sidestep when we begin hand
ing it to him in barrelsful.'
The instruments predict fair and warm
err conditions in the vicinity of Salt Lake
today. Yesterdays high and low tempera-
lures We're:
Maximum IS: minimum AZ