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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
Pan and New York Politics.

If what Is said is true of the political
conditions in the thirty-fourth New YORK
Congress district the constituency is not one
of credit to the state. We need not enter
into the merits of the controversy Whlcn
has arisen between the President and ex-
Representative Wadsworth. but only con-
slider what report brings from the seat OF
disturbance.
Mr. Wadsworth comes of distinguished
New York stock. and is himself man OF
distinction. He very young soldler
in the civil war and since then has hiied
several of..ces of Importance He has served
for over twenty years continuously In the
House of Representatives., winning IN MS
contests by handsome majorites. He has
large wealth. and all that goes with 1t In
the way of social prestige and influence
May we believe, therefore. that such
man can be permanently done for by
changes in the few political offices In his
district? Can 1t be that men who have
known and supported him so long are now
ready to desert him and train under new
leader because official pap is going in a
new direction? Has he done nothing in all
of his long official term to hold them to
him as against such an influence? Are the
republicans of that district mere time
servers ana pap-dDSOrUeTS. IL tHey are
of such a grade, what has the new local
leader to promise himself? How long will
he last If the pap ceases to flow for him?
We are some distance now from the old
spoils days. when office was almost every
thing. and many ordinary men fiourished In
our politics almost solely as the result of
talent for securing and dispensing patron
age. Constituencies then We're governed
largely by such means. and men thought
little of yielding to what everybody seemed
to approve But the civil service law, it
was to be hoped, had. with its wide appli-
cation and acceptance. affected public SEN
timent and the conduct of men benefcially
on this point. Are there still offices enough
outside of that law to make and unmake
political leaders in the old way? Do voters
in large and controlling numbers still fol-
low where the official plume waves?
We should not forget, OF course. that poll
tics in New York has always been played
as a game. with the counters used for all
they are worth. Some master players have
been developed there, and they have done
some big things with patronage. One of
the biggest things ever done with it was
here at the time of the fight for the re-
peal of the purchasing clause of the Sher-
man act when Mr.. Cleveland as President
carried the day largely with the aid of the
pap at his disposal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
A North River Fire Drill.

There is at least one Hudson river steam
boat captain who is determined not to al
low the discipline his ship to slacken
and thus contribute to the record OF water
disasters such that which cost hundreds
of lives when the Slocum burned. This Is
Capt. jerks of the good paddle-wheeler
Sarah Jenks,'' which plies between the
big city and Ossining. more commonly
known as Sing Sing. Coming down stream
the other afternoon he thought 1t would
be a good time to put his crew through
their PAGES and 50 he blew screen upon
his whistle that summoned the deck hands
to fire drill. Down below the engineers
worked the steam into the big pumps ana
in a few moments everything was bustilns
at lively gait on board the Sarah jerks.
Some one shore noticed the unusual
spectacle and ran to a telephone and sent
word to fire headquarters that passenger
vessel was on fire in mid-stream. Two
fire tugs-were sent out and chase down
the North river ensued. with the gallant
firemen on board husting to be all reaoy
to grapple with the devouring element as
soon as they came within range. AT the
earliest possible moment they let loose with
their hose and drenched the Sarah jerks
from stem to stern. There was orieI
exchange of choice maritime language and
explanations and the flotilla separated. bue
before the excitement had died down
sheaf of afternoon extra editions with much
fiaring of red fudge had been let ioo-e
on the steets of New York and excitement
reigned as the public learned that another
Slocum horror was imminent. In the later
editions the Sarah jerks WAS dismissed
with a line All of which serves to show
that fire drills are admirably adapted 10
cause excitement and to suggest that they
are not frequent enough.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
Fence Mending.

Mending fences-now's the time,
When the year is in its prime.
No more vests cut down to show
Linen starched and white as snow:
There is now a wondrous charm
In this life upon the farm.
Hank, the voice of duty calls,
Let US don our overalls.
Each belief that you declare
Like a post is planted fair;
Pull wire if perchance
Thus you may the strength enhance
OF a structure which with pride
They shall view from every side.
Fellow citizen and friend
Cheering, while your fence you mend!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
BACK ON The JOB.
from the Buffalo Express.

From the Buffalo Express
Secretary Taft will not engage in a joint
debate with Senator Foraker or. do any
thing else to further his presidential as
ness of the War Department. This Is the
latest information from Washington. and It
bears every evidence Of being the most
authentic.
From the Rochester Herald.
According to the latest news from the
White House, the President is getting
ready to push Taft into the thick of the
fray.
From the Syracuse Post-Standard.
Hon. Bill Tafts bonnet seems compare
lively free from bees. He let's his friends
and relatives do the worrying.
From the Charleston News and Courier
Secretary Taft is about to go to Ohio
and peep under the lid.
From the Grand Rapids Herald.
trip to Panama and Cuba. 1t is time to
raise the storm signals all over Ohio.
From the Chicago News
it may interest Senator Foraker to know
that the ample Secretary of War is not
losing an ounce of flesh.
From the Boston Evening Transcript
Secretary Taft will start for Ohio Sat-
urday, but not to talk politics, declara-
ton which moves people to wonder what he
Is going there for.
From the Springfield Union
Secretary Taft declares that he is willing
to talk volumes about the Panama canal,
but the reporters insist that the public has
interest only in seeing the dirt fly in the
Buckeye state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28

vertised to the world at large that Staten
Island was pest-ridden, and many rher-
chants and real estate dealers, believing
that the evil was better than the -exploita
ton of the cure. pleaded for a cessation of
the campaign. But DR.. Doty persisted and
now. after six years of work. he announces
that Staten Island has been freed from the
pest and that next summer it will be pos.
Sible to go into any part of the island with
out being besieged by bloodthrsty YAM
pres.
incidentally. these operations have con-
ferred great benefit upon the people OF
Staten Island besides freeing them of
pestferous presence. The bitches dug
through the swamps have restored to use
several hundred acres of good land The
owners have been looking up their titles and
have built fences ard cut roads and streets
through. and 1t is not to be doubted that
where once the sollicitans reared its young.
and where man could not walk for fear OF
sinking below his ears into ooze. suburban
towns Will soon be springing into exist
ence.
What has been done on Staten Island can
be done elsewhere. What is wanted Is CO.
operation and Intelligent activity, liberal
appropriations and determined public
spirit. The mosquito is known to be
carrier of disease. The 'stegomyia' trans
mits yellow fever and the "anopheles'
conveys malaral fever. Just what the
sollicitans transports is not known, but IL
has undoubtedly spread trouble and surfer
ing and given Staten Island bad name
Now that II has gone-;f it has indeed for
ever passed as result of DIR. Doty'S
ditches-perhaps the general health of that
picturesque corner of the big city of New
York will materially improve. Then will
1t stand as an inspiring object lesson be-
fore sanitarians and public officials of all
parts of the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
LITTLE RHODY'S DEADLOCK.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
Boss Brayton Of Rhode Island has failed
to elect a senator. It's pretty small
boss a toy boss, manikin boss, who lets
Little Rhody trip him up!
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
SO the Rhode Island legislature would
not abdicate and allow the republican
state executive committee to elect a sena-
tor At last Little Rhody" Is within
measurable distance of realizing its state
motto-"Hope.
From the indianapolis News
In spite of the action of the republican
state committee, the Rhode Island legisla-
ture adjourned, leaving Colt still in the
holster
From the Portland (Me.l Press.
Neither Colt nor a dark horse won the
Rhode Island race.
From the Providence Evening Bulletin.
WE'LL it might be worse. Suppose. for
instance, instead of having only one sena-
tor we had three.
From the indianapolis Star
As that Rhode Island state central COM
mittees report only changed one vote froil
Wetmore to Colt. the incident tends to
confirm the belief-that state legislatures
are very "sot'' In their ways.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
NOT UP TO EXPECTATIONS.

My clothes ] always choose with care.
The cloth with Judgment ] select.
And money ! Will never spare
To have all my attire correct.
NV tailor gives me good advice.
His word, Indeed. should carry weight.
But though he sets the style and price
/ don't look Ike the fashion plate.
I have my fttings-two or three.
tell the man to shape and pad.
He's most particular with me
Aud what he does Is not 80 bad.
But though he uses all his skill
And tries 10 make me up TO date
And though l always pay his bill
1 don't look like the fashion plate.
No matter whether It's a froek
Or business suit or cutawHy.
Ny feelings always get a shock
In spite of what my friends may say
They'll tell me it's a lovely set
And that the patterns simply great
I try To like them, too, and yet
don't look like the fashion plate.
Chicago News
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
The OFFICE BOY.

He rose at dawn and viewed the sky
And cried 1T must not rain today
His heart with hope beating high:
I'm sure" he said. that they will playr'
He swept the Office clean and neat,
He busted high. he busted low:
His thoughts were on u bleacher scat
He hoped the boss would let him go.
"And how's your grandma's health todayr'
The smiling boss inquired of him;
Then added I'm his merry way:
Suppose we go together, Jim
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
The FAILURE.

Out at elbows devil may care
Vagabond. loafer. free as air.
Friendless, penniless. void of pride
tGlad that the dear dead past had died.,
Brother, he, to the wastrel wind
And the open sky-and he found them kind.
Unloved, unloying. a nameless rover,
Wandering aye the wild world over,
Now north now south now east and west.
Where living is easiest and best:
Needless Of sun and wind and rain
Scornful Of toll, OF worth and gain.
Wayfarer on the endless road.
His home the world free mans abode
His wealth the wealth Of earth and sky.
His deed q beauty loving eye:
Ever the guerdon OF change he trailed.
And who shall say that he has failed;
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
The OTHER FLAG.

There is a flag which all men love
With heartfelt warm devotion.
In fact, Its worshipers extend
From ocean unto ocean.
Upon its well beloved field
There are no stars adjoining.
No crimson stripes bedeck its length
With streakings of the morning.
There Is no song TO chant its praise
In patriotic measure.
And yet to scream Its glories forth
All men esteem pleasure.
Although no men have died for II
We think some need It badly,
And for the base bali pennon bright
Would lynch the umpire gladly.
-McIAndburgh Wilson, In the New York Sun
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
The HIGHER CULTURE.

Oh. bland official innocence
Which ne'er suspects the had intents
OF any clever fsted gents
Against the majesty OF law:
Not cen when one OF them's laid low
'Twere just an accident, you know
BY getting a chance knockout blow,
Which also leaves a broken Jaw.
II must relax. The toilsome day
OF underworld for overpay
Deserves, good sooth. an evening gay.
And pastime that improves the mind
Admitting this to be the fact.
Then who. indeed, with any tact,
Would quote a legislative act
Not for official sport designed7
All. masters. these be goodly shows
The blackened eye and bloody nose
Which put to flight the days dull woes
For thoughts of greater excellence.
They why. indeed. should law intrude?
Why. such intrusion would be rude
When we have such q plenitude
or bland-ofiicial innocence.
indianapolis New,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28

have hitherto opposed him-Edward NJ.
Shepard of Brooklyn is a conspicuous ex-
ample-now hail him as leader, and pledge
him support. If he Is nominated Judge
Parker will probably take the stump for
him.
What Is the explanation? Is Mr.. Bryan
man of phenomenal power, or of phenome-
nal luck? Is he man of destiny? Or -
the democratic party SO demoralized that 1t
is no longer capable of logical and cour-
ageo,Is course?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
Putting It Mildly.

You resent that critics opinions?'
Not at ALL answered Mr.. Stormington
Barnes. What l resent is his egotisuc
presumption in considering his opinions of
sufficient Importance TO warrant their public
expression
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
A Paradoxical Position,

You don't seem to be trying to gain the
confidence of the public
No" answered the investment promoter.
so many big schemes that people had con-
fdence in have become subjects of investI-
CATION that as soon they see you trying
to get their confidence they run away"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
SHOOTING STARS.
Problems,

do you think your colleague is concern
ing himself with the abstract problems of
economics?"
I'm afraid not" answered Senator Sorg-
hum. ANY problem he figures out will
have a dollar mark in front Of the answer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
The Only Apprehension.

What do you do in case of Storm
oh" answered the New York roof gar
den manager, "the ordinary storm is easily
provided against. The only thing that
causes us any anxiety is the possibility Of
a brainstorm."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
DISTINGUISHED Visitors,

To foreign chimes our good intents
Are carried, where our banner floats.
IT'S harder to run governments
Than It's to run excursion boats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28

Pccahontas was a highly estimable wom-
an. but her pictures do not indicate that
she will ever be credited with setting any
styles in feminine adornment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28

II everybody named Smith will take a
family interest In the jamestown EXPOSE
ton there will be no doubt as to generous
attendance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28

Fortunately the argument about Jonah
and the whale is one Of the discussions
which can proceed without serious ques-
ton of anybodys reputation fer truth and
yeracifv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28

OF course the people who mention Mr.
Roosevelt as a desirable presidential per-
manency are merely conspirators disguised
as friends
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28

II Mr.. Roosevelt and Mr. Taft pull to-
eether in Ohio as closely as Mr. Dick and
Mr. Foraker they will be a formidable COM
bination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
STUNNING.

The summer went TO view slum,
Twas had as bad could he;
Ii was no better that he'd come,
Nor truth TO tell, WAS he.
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28

There is no reason why Mr.. Corey should
not be permitted to have a quiet wedding.
Enough excitement has already been Gre
ated for half a dozen marriages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28

Illinois has demonstrated in the case of
Mr.. Cannon that il IS better to be favor
lite uncle than a favorite son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28

Porto Rico would be less restless if the
newspapers did not bring such constant and
glowing reports of prosperity on the main
land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28

The BryanRoosevelt nomination sugges-
ton has served its purpose. 1t has enabled
Mr.. Graves to enjoy himself for awhile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28

By keeping fur overcoat on the hall
rack and plenty of ice in the refrigerator
the spring climate may be found fairly
comfortable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28

1t will probably require no legislation to
keep E. H. Hartman from contributing to
any more campaign funds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28

One of the Presidents speeches is almost
as full Of notices an old-fashioned pack
age of candy hearts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28

Elimina ton of undesirable citizens 1
often a very delicate enterprise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28

There is absolutely no question as TO the
excellence Of the jamestown exposition.s
oratory exhibit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28

FRED elias Senator Foraker been
called undesirable citizen yet? A-Not
up to the present writing. but it is under
stood that he has hopes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
Street
Be1garS,

The situation in Utah was a cause
grave concern to the people Of the east
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28

j. b. S.-What started when the Presi-
dent pushed the gold button at the James
town fair? A.-There was not much doing
In the machinery line. but there has been
tremendous amount OF hammering ever
since.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28

FAN.-When do you think the Nationals
VIII strike their winning streak? All we
only knew for dead certainty we'd never
give 1t away in this open and public man.
ner: we know place where we can got
season pass for gilt-edged information
that sort.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-18
Wesley Case Again Continued.

The preliminary hearing of
James Wesley, charged with the
killing of N @. Dahl near Quiring
postoffice in April, 1904, was not
held last Saturday, according to
previous adjournment, but was
again continued and will be taken
up by the grand jury, at the ses.
sion of district court which will
be held here beginning to-
morrow, at which time the case
against Paul Fournier, bound
over under the charge of having
killed Aagot Dahl at about the
same time, will pe taken up. The
hearing was postponed for the
reason that practically the same
witnesses that will be used in the
Fournier case will also testify in
the Wesley case, so that a great
saving of expenses was thereby
made.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-18
Train Stalled Saturday Eve.

1t would hardly seem probable
that snow would have drifted
very much last Saturday even
ing, especially so much so as to
interfere with railroad traffic,
but such was the case.
There was a stiff wind blowing
from the west, late Saturday
afternoon, which had a clean
sweep across Lake Irving and
Lake Bemidji. The M. & I. rail-
road tracks are on the east side
of Lake Bemidjl and so situated
as to catch all the snow that
might be blown across the lake
from the west. The wind drifted
the snow into a compact mass,
just below the Crookston
Lumber company's yards, and
the south bound freight train on
the M. & I. was stuck, about 6:15.
It was impossible to release the
train until 10 o'clock that night,
and the north bound passenger
train was held up here until that
hour, before going north.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-18
PURCHASED CONTROLLING
INTEREST IN PIONEER
Clyde J. Pryor and A. G. RutIedqe
Assume Control of the Daily
and Weekly.

The papers we're duly signed
and delivered Saturday night,
whereby Clyde J. Pryor, busi.
ness manager of the Pioneer, and
A. G. Rutledge, both of this city,
purchased the controlling inter-
est of the Daily and Weekly
Pioneer.
Messrs. Pryor and Rutledge
assumed control of the paper
this morning, and the business
of the Pioneer is under their
supervision.
Under the new order of things,
Mr.. Pryor will act as business
manager, which position he has
filled during the past year,
and Mr.. Rutledge will be the
managing editor.
Both gentlemen are too we'll
known in this city to need any
extended mention; both have had
many years experience in the
newspaper field and have many
acquainta2ces throughout the
north half Of the state, as we'll as
the twin cities and in that
vicinity.
A betterment Of the news SER
vice given by the Pioneer will be
the aim of the new management,
and both the Daily and Weekly
Pioneer will do their share to-
wards "boosting" Bemidji and
Beltrami county.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-18
Drew Much MILEAGE,

Frank S. Lang of Inter national
Falls came down from the "Falls'
this morning and left this noon
for Grand Rapids. Mr.. Lang is
at the present time register of
deeds of the new county of
koochiching. He was for several
years a mem ber of the board of
county commissioners of Itasca
county, and used to draw a large
mileage when attending meet
ings of the board at Grand
Rapids, as he had to 60 around
by the way Of Winnipeg.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-18
Has a Rare Document.

W. P. Welch Of this city is the
possessor of piece of paper
that is a curiosity to the average
northerner. It IS bill of sale
for slave, a document much in
use in the south prior to the
civil war. The bill of sale was
made at "Norfolk Borough, Vir-
ginia, and was dated January
18, 1884. It was for the transfer
of 16.year old girl named Eliza.
The paper is somewhat faded
and worn, but the writing and
printing is still very distinct. It
was secured by G. 81. Miles dur
ing a recent trip through the
south, and was given to Mr..
Welch.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-18

of the new countyof 10, chichjn G
and who has extensive intefes Is
at international Falls, was a
visitor in Bemidji today.
Mr.. Stanton is the legal rep.
resentative of the Koochiching
county commissioners who have
been principals in a contest case
wherein the legality of the new
county was questioned, in which
the preliminary order to show
cause was decided in their favor.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-18

nal cases on the calendar, al
though several will come up for
consideration by the grand jury.
The civil calendar contains a
large mum Der of cases, and it is
expected that the term will be
somewhat longer than that held
last spring.
Among the cases which will
be considered by the grand jury
is that of Paul F'ournier, charged
with killing Aagot Dahl. and
C'Shorty'') Wesley, charged with
the murder of N. 0. Dahl.