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An English Opinion of Samuel l.. Clemens.
From The Spectator.


Some thirty 1--WE years ago Mr.. Samuel Clemens
or Mark Twain as II is pleasanter TO call him
was deputed by his fellow passengers 10 ask for
recognition from the Royal Humane Society for
the captain and the lifeboat crew Of the steamer
Batavia for saving life AZ sea. Quite Characteristic
ally. he asked for no reward for himself. He was
satisfied II he had been of any service standing
around the deck In a furious storm. without an
umbrella, keeping an eye on things and seeing that
they were done right, and yelling whenever q cheer
seemed the Important thing" That was enough for
hin: hnt what BE asked TOT was recognition for
the captain and the crew from the humane society,
who, he wrote, would in 90 remembering them In
crease the high honor and esteem in which the
society is held all over the civilized world" Per
hAps we may reapply the words 70 the position of
the author az the present moment. Another thu
name society" Is proposing TO confer q distinction
upon an honored parsonage. The University of
Oxford has offered an honorary degree 10 Mark
Twain. which will be conferred upon him az the
forthcoming commemoratlon, and IL II certainly
true that In honoring the great American writer
Oxford honors herself. . . But he is, above
all, the fearless upholder OF all that 10 clean, noble,
Straightforward, innocent and manly. II there Ia
a certain meaning TO the phrase american Journal
ism" which Is distaSteful TO Engnshmcn. Marx Twain,
OF American writers. stands for all that English
men like best. He has his eXtravagAnces: some
OF his public. Indeed, would insist on them. But
II he is a Jester. he jests with the mlrth OF the hap
piest OF Puritans: he has read much OF EnFlish
knighthood. and translated the best OF IL into his
living pages; and he has aSsuredly already won a
high degree in letters In having added more than
any writer since Dickens 20 the gayety Of the en-
plre OF the English language. .
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-06-03
~Preventable Fires.

In 1905 there were 1881 fires requiring
the services Of the Fire Department in
Manhattan, The Bronx and Richmond,
and the Fire Marshal reports that $685.
Of these were due to ~carelessness, while
he believes that Of 2,765 fires Of which
the cause were not ascertained q large
proportion were the result OF needless
ness with matches and tobacco. or the
fires resulting from ~preventable causes
ss7 we're traceable TO carelessness with
matches, half as many to cigars and
cigarettes, 9l5 to bonires and brush
fires, $3.50 to unguarded candles and tapers,
22s to children playing with matches or
fires, as many to curtains blown against
unprotected gas flames, aud nearly 200
10 faulty or unmatched chimneys, stoves
and fues. In Brooklyn and Queens 1872
fires are charged against matches ignit-
ing awnings, bedding, clothing, rubbish
and waste. OF this disquieting record
COMMISSIONS LANTRY says:
Il believe that every city department which has
onicers or inspectors constantly coming In touch
with the people should take cognIzhnce OF this ron
ulllon OF thlngs NlTOuCh thelf otlcefs or inspectors
calling the attention Of the householder TO the
dangers arising from cAreicSsneSs as Indicated IN
This report. Furthermore, | believe that II would
be a good Idea u thr Board OF Education was asked
10 give directions 10 SCHOOL principals and teachers
that would result IN Instructions being given to
the children Of ouf public schools OF the dangers
arising from what may apparently seem IN be
tnninr ohrelcssneS,, and yet may h, productive
81 great loss. II seems 10 me- that " the warning
sEelnsi Gre causing oarricssness Is properly dis
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-06-03

clinging 10 the rear platform, who opened
the door and whose right hand was ex-
tended in cordial welcome? None other than
the Hon. CHARLES WARREN FAIRBANKS, the
disciple Of buttermilk. did these kindly
acts. did them out OF the OVERLOOKING
oordiality and sympathy OF his warm
heart. did them spontaneously and without
thought OF the convention or hope OF rev ard.
The Consolidated Buttermilk and Alcohol
Consumer Fairbanks Club will be heard
from in 1893. Temperance and Tolerance!
FAIRBANKS, the universal candidate!
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-06-03
British California OIL Pro ATS.

That our British cousins are making money nv,
OF California oil lie evidenced by the 1908 report o'
California Oilnelds, Limited. a company entire!J
owned In Great Britain. After providing for All
the necessary depreoihtions OF the year the repor,
shows a net pront OF ts72. oe5. One dividend NJ
10 per cent. was paid during the year and a seoonI
Of 70 per cent. ordered. In all 30 per cent. for the
year. PROFITS like that must almost stagger Brusr
shareholders. who usually look upon I, 0 or 0 PEI
cent. as "big returns" In addition $4,000 va,
carried 20 reserve" which is now t2Uo.ono. Ths
balance OF the years large profits was carried
forward.
Southern California oil. as well as touthern Can
fornia climate. fruits and nowen. 10 an sttrsctiv,
and pI onthble proposition.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-06-03

An Erie BTIdEe.

To THE EDITOR or THE SUS-Sit: Allow ~
10 call the public's attention 10 the dangerous eor
dition OF the bridge across the HAckcnsAck Rl,t'.
over which numerous trains OF the Newark branch
and Greenwood Lake branch OF the Erie travel
each day. This bridge Is In an extremely lnScc8r-
state. Signs have been posted At each SD
Of 81 warning the engineers 10 move slowly tot
the last eighteen months or more. and SIN T. ts
apparently not the Intention OF the company so
rive the structure proper attention, The bridge T.
In such a condition that II wabbleS each tlnr =
train passes over It. Even railroad employees so
fearful ihai sooner or .dter. ana possibly s5onrr
than the public may expect, this bridge viii he the
cause OF a heavy io@ OF NE \ coNNUTEn
NEW YoBK Juna 4
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-06-03
The Tree.

II shades us from the sun and storm
Its branches tide we see.
But mark the course OF mortal life
In ages Of the tree,
First on It's trunk a lusty youth
In most romantic part
Entwined initials deftly carved,
Surrounded by q heart.
Time runs. The busy yeArs hy by
On pinlons swift and true;
He cuts q switch. Folks hear him say:
This hurts me voIss than you"
In lean and sllppered pAntSloon
He huns an old refrain,
And then for final age Of all
Erosz !; hS cuts . q
h~oLANpBuhoa WILSON
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-06-03

A most Significant and 10 some cases SURPRISING
opposition TO an early revision OF the tArin ia the
result OF a mail canvass which has just been made
by the Home Market Club of It's own members, OF
the member OF the principal Republican clubs In
Massachusetts and OF the National Association Of
Manufacturers composed of both Republicans and
Democrats and scattered throughout the country
The Profeotfo MIST,
Similar significant and surprising O p
position TO an early revision OF the tariff
is also reported among the members and
employees OF the American Protective Tariff
I aapne
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-06-03
Civilization In the South.

To THE EDITOR OF TER SUE-Sr: In the nut
editorial column this morning you tay that the
South stlll maintains An Undecided Anglo Saxon
civilization" but on what you base your assertion
God only knows. From personal observation I
can say that In no pArt OF the United States ia
murder of both black and white more frequent and
fragrant: free speech 10 practically unknown. while
the white men have about the lowest standard Of
morality: In fact. u majority have none al all where
a black woman Is concerned. As q genuine Anglo.
Saxon myself ! resent your libel,
NEW IoRI, June J.. EDWARD WHITE.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-06-03

To TIE EDITOR OF TIE SuS-Sfr, A policeman
arrested a man for throwing an apple core Into the
street. the Magistrate discharged the man and
ohided the policeman.
This action OF the Judge Ia a direct encourage.
ment 10 lAwlessness and dirt. II other policemen
neglect their duty. that would not justify this no
ncomAn In following their example. r.. n. ].
NEW YoRE June /.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-06-03

Jssper-Do you think that any wei, eeala kan 81
elk a. Or. Long ssytf
Jumpuppe-wen Il b. could he would be a very
undesirable volt
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n our friends ulo r1r0r US ufth mdnuStrtpfs Tor
publication uish 10 hare rejected articles rGturnsd they
must IN all cases send stamps for mat purpose.
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Paris onlcc. 30 Rue Louis lie Grand. The daily and
sunday editions are on sale At Klosque IL, near the
Grand Hotel: kiosdues II and n. Boulevard des
Capuclncs, and klosque 10, Boulevard des ltaliens.
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Published by The sun Printing and Publishing
Association Al no Nassau street. In the Borough Of
Manhattan, New Ao:S.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-06-03

So far. at least. 1907 has produced no
opportunity for the bore who asks: SIS il
warm enough for you?'
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-06-03

IL iS somebody clse's turn next time.
ROOSEVELT 10 q thrd tenn shoutsr.
But that somebody else must he Of The
Terra
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

EVERETT l.. PHILOON Of Auburn.
Philoon, Everett l.. Auburn Can
droscoggin county,. Democrat. Uni
versalist. manufacturer, married; age
IS. Born in Livermore. educated in
public and high schools. Taught school
and served on school board in Liver
more for several years. chairman of
selectmen, etc. Resided in Auburn
since 1882. Served on school board, in
common council and president OF that
branch. city treasurer in Auburn in 1900.
The only man ever elected as a Demo-
crat in Auburn to the office of city
treasurer. Thirty-second degree Ma
son. Odd Fellow. Improved Order Of
Red Men, L. 0. Pilgrim Fathers. Mys-
tic shriner Member of the last SEN
ate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

Clarke. Walter B.. Nobleboro Gin
coin county,. Republican, no religious
preferences, lawyer. single; age -.
Born in Nobleboro; educated at Lin
coin Academy QS95). Bowdoin College
1880, Harvard Law School Q903). Ad-
mitted to the bar in 1903 and has been
engaged in active practice since then.
Member of the law firm of Clarke &
Gardner, 120 Exchange ST., Portland.
Was Page in Senate in 1897. Assistant
Secretary of Senate in 1S99-O0-0 90:
Representative to Legislature in 1868,
Executive Councillor in 19O5-06. AL
ways a Republican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

FREDERIC IL. PARKIIURST of EIngor
Parkhurst, Frederic H., Bangor
Penohscct county,. Republican, no
religious preferences reported, attor-
neg at law, widower; age AZ. Born in
Unity; educated in the public schools
of Bangor and Columbian University;
graduated from Columbian University
Law School 1887; member Of the Com
mon Council, Bangor 1894; president
of the Common Council, Bangor, '9i-'95;
me Tller of Legislature. 1896, $4,000,
'O1-'O2: district delegate to the Re-
publican National Convention in
Philadelphia in 1900; member of Bangor
Republican City Committee 0S-04, 05-06;
cha irman of the Republican City Com
mittee, 'O5-'O6. Served in National
Guard of the State of Maine 1901-19O2-
/ 903-19O4. acting as Commissary Cen
cral on staff Of John F. Hill. Always
Republican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

ried; age So. Born in Norridgewock;
educated in the public schools and at
kents Hill Seminary. Member Of the
House in 1901 and 1903.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

the Senate in 1905. On committees on
Rail- Dads, Education, Banks and Bank
ing. Always a Republican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

Eaton. George H.. Calais (Wash-
ihgton county,. Republican, Congre-
gatinnuliSt. lumber merchant, mar
ried: age CO. Born in Midtown. n. r.
Graduated from Phillips Academy, An
dover. Mass, in 1866. and from Am
herst college in 1870. Is president Of
the International Trust and Banking
Co, of Calais; st. Croix Shoe Company.
Calais 1ugboat Company and the st.
Croix club; director of Frontier
Steamboat Co. and Calais Boom Co..
trustee Of Calais Library, Savings
Bank. and Bangor Theological Semi
nary. Member of the House in 1901
and 1903. the latter term serving on
committees on Financial Affairs and
Banks and Banking. Member of Ma
sonic fraternity.
Fcss Ira G., Scarboro Cumberland
county,. Democrat. Age so.
Garcelcn, Alonzo NJ, Lewiston Can
drosCoGgIn county,. Democrat Has
had legislative experience.
Hastings. Henry H., Bethel (Oxford
county,. Republican, Congregation
alist, lawyer, single; age Al. Born in
Bethel educated at Gould's Academy
and Bowdoin College. Has been
Superintendent of schools Of Bethel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

Proctor. John H., Bridgton (Cumber-
LAND county,. Democrat.
Putnam, Beecher, Houlton (Aroos-
took county,. Republican, Unitarian,
lawyer, single; age 80. Born in Houl-
ton; educated at Houlton Academy
and Colby University, class of 1889
Admitted to Aroostook county bar in
1894. Member of the House in 1901 and
1908 and of the last Senate. Served on
Committee on Legal Affairs and Com
mittee on Revision of Statutes, chair
man committee on Financial Affairs in
1905. Always Republican.
Reardon, John B., Oakland (Kenne-
bee county,. independent; sympa-
thizes with Democrats in Maine, Uni
versalist, clergyman. married; age As.
Born in Bristol n. Y: educated at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-02

GEORGE w. IRVING of Caribou.
Irving, George W., Caribou (Aroos-
took county,. Republican. Universal
list. merchant and banker. single; age
46. Born in Woodstock. N. B.; edu-
Gated in the town and high schools of
Presque Isle. Followed farming ex-
tensively until 1856, when he went into
the handling of produce. and has been
engaged since then in that business
and the banking business besides his
farming interests. President Of the
following corporations: The Caribou
Natl. Bank: The Caribou Water Light
& Power Co.; The Caribou Sewer Co;
and The Irving & Kicker Co. produce
and Machinery. Served one year as
first Selectman Of Caribou. Was menl-
Der Of the House in 1901 and 1908 and Of
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-03-16
Actually Cures Catarrh.

Charles w. Loomise's Faith in Hyomei
is SO strong he sellsi it under Guarantee.
1t is n thing to claim, another
thing to lack up the claim by a state
mcnt that if it is not true, there will
be no charge for the service or the
goods,
1t is in this way Charles w. LOOMS
sells Hyomei, for he has so wuch faith
in its power to cure all forms of catarrh
and bronchial troubles, thab he gives
an absolute, unqualified guarantee
with every oltft that if the remedy
does not cure, the money will be re-
funded.
Hyomei is based on natures way Of
curing catarrh. 1t contains the 0
centrated healing oils and gums of the
pine woods, prepared in such form
that they can be brought into your
own home. 1t gives the health advan.
tages Of the Adirondacks in such form
tina. you can be cured Of catarrh ans
affections Of the nose, throat ant
at home or It work.
A complete Hyomei outfit costs bu.
! 81, and extra BOTTLES, if needed, may b,
obtained for SOC.
With Hyomei you al cure catarrl
\ pleasantly and easily at small expense
with no risk Of the treatment costing
penny unless cured.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-03-16

The iocking Of the railroad mag.
mates to Washington to consult with
the president 10 a singular phenomon.
Among the visitors are men like
Stickney, who say that they approve
Of the presidents ideas upon the sub
ject OF railway regulation but who
profess to be greatly alarmed over the
action Of state legislatures. All of this
seems very strange. Why consult
with the president over the action of
statesP II it should transplre that
all the railroads support Roosevelt or
his choice for president next year
instead Of being divided naturally
between Bryan and the republican
candidate, 1T might be suspected that
the republican party has determined
to make friends with the railroads a:
it has with the protected interests
and the insurance companies.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-03-16


The maximum freight rate law has
now passed both branches of the
legislature OF Missouri and is 10 the
hands of the governor for his
signature. The Houck bill, which
gives 10 the railroad commissioners
the authority to enforce this law and
such laws until they are declared
void by a court OF competent
jurisdiction, has also been passed by
both houses aud sent to the governor.
This last bill, II it is constitutional
as it is believed to be, will make 1t
possible for the railroad commission
to put the maximum rate law into
effect without wearisome delay
This matter reflects more credit upon
tie present legislature than all else
that 1T has done Glass 81" ought tC
have remained in the schedule, but
even without it this is the mos
important legislation enacted in thi
state within the past twenty years.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-03-16

The story OF Alexander Dowie
who died this week, is as remarkable
as the Greek Legendary tales. 1t
differs from them chiefly in that it
lacks a moral, Born In Edinburgh,
Scotland, Of hum ole parents, trained
in a business house In Australia until
he was Of age. educated at the
historic university Of Edinburgh
after his majority, a minister Of an
orthodox church for years, he began
to go astray in his mature years when
he founded a liberal church. Later in
life he discovered his mesmeriC
power and became a healer. A
Jewish patient, grateful for benefits
received, Glanced to call him Elijah
and years afterward--in 1s96-hI
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-03-16

The primary election bill passed by
the Missouri house this week is
doubtless a well meant measure but
it is bad-very bad-nevertheless
No particular objection to it is to be
urged so far as it applies to the
country districts, but in the cities It
would result in padded registration
1t is simply nonsense to require that
the judges Of both parties should
unite in protesting the application Il
voters. Either party could select a
list of scalawag judges and no effec-
tive rotest against padded registra
tlon could be made OF course the
party 10 power would be tempted to
be the chief offender, having the
offices Of Ell ction commissioners.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-03-16

Mrs. Russell Sage has set apart
$40, 900, 900 for the endowment Of an
organization for the improvement of
social and living conditions In the
United States. Mrs. Sage says: 1t
will be within the scope Of such a
foundation TO investigate and study
the causes OF ad verse social conditions,
including ignorance, poverty and vice.
to suggest how these conditions car
be remedied or ameliOrated, and tt
put in operation any appropriate
means to that end.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-03-16

About the lamest public document
that has been issued this year is that
Of the Supreme Court Building
Commission explaining how 1t was
that it spent more than twice as
much for the new supreme court
as it was authorized to spent by the
Legislature. II this is to be taken as
a sample Of inanciering by politicians
the people had better give up all
thought Of a new state capital,
May be after authorizing a S., 900, 900
capital the commission might decide
that the people did not know what is
good for them and build them a
slOO, 600, 900 capital.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-03-16

Senator woruall's bill providing for
the submission OF a constitutional
amendment to separate the sources Of
state and county revenue passed the
senate Wednesday by a vote OF 10 to
8. The amcndnen; would cause the
dlscontinuance of state taxation Of
real and personal property and give
the state authority TO derive all its
evenu from licenses, fees and
corporation taxes
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-03-16

At the instance Of the teachers OF
the state the senate this week amended
end passed the county school super
vision bill The amendments con
sisted Of a provision that the salaries
Of county superintendent should be
paid out OF the ctate school funds
and a provision that in counties where
there is now no supervision the
election shall be held at the April
school election 1909. The bill pro
VIdes that the salary of superinten-
dents shall vary according to school
population but tina in no case shall
be more than $1,000 nor less than
$500
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-03-16

Tie Aggle Myers case is again
docketed 10 the Supreme Court OF the
United States. AS the cast cannot
come up before next fal! this woman
will live under stay OF execution
until this time. Her case is so bad a
one that it offords an inviting field
for ambitious lawyers to seek ~notority
for themselves in trying out all the
delays which the Law affords
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-03-16

The Dowell bill taxing deals In
futures has been signed by the
governor, end II it avails to curb the
small bucketshop nuisance the people
will have cause for eongratulation
1t is not expected to put a stop to
the larger TRANSACTIONS in futures,
1t was perhaps thought unwise to
ATTEMPT too much.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-03-16

At a meeting OF the Board OF the
Fulton Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Thursday Will Painter of Carrollton
was elected president and John P
Gordon Of this city ice .president.
Died at Rogers, Arkansas, March
1lth, Of pneumonia, Mrs F. 2 Meehs.
nee Georgia Fletcher, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. George b. Fletcher o.
H g~ginsyille. Mrs. Meeks was {
cousin OF Mrs. ". j. Bandon OF thil
city and visited here frequently.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-03-16

The Board of Education Of San
Francisco has abolished the special
Japanese schools and the federal
government has dismissed its suit to
enforce the ad mission Of Japanese
children, 1t was hoped that this
issue might be fought out in the
courts aud decided finally.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-03-16

The Missouri house of representa-.
tlves has passed a bill making death
penalty or life imprisonment optional
with iuTies 10 murder trials. The
people are becoming more chicken
hearted on the subject OF hanging
and in a few years 1t will be gEayelY
proposed in this state to do away
with the death penalty altogether,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-03-16

The saloor CLOSING bill passed by
the Missouri house Of representatives
recently providing for The closing of
all the saloons OF the state at
midnight and on all public election
days, primary and final, was amended
in the senate and passed. The
amendment consisted 10 changing the
closing hour 10 1 o'clock.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-03-16

Ex. Senator Bl ckburu, It is an-
nouuccd, will go to Panama 20 assume
his duties as a member n the canal
commission about July l Blackburn
has small reputation as 8 mar with a
spade; but if be fails to popularize the
mint julep on the isthmus it will be
a matter of deep disappointment to
his former constituents.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-03-16

openly protested hat he was that
prophet restored 10 earth Some
have called DoVie a mOuntebank AMI
some a lunatic. It is probable that
be was both-chichf moaotebank at
first and chiefly luuatic at the end.