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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11
That RYAN Boom.

The disclaimer in the matter of the
Thomas F. Ryan presidential rumor is
easily accepted. Mr.. Ryan is far too shrewd
a man for a step like that. Though not
himself a politician, he knows politicians
and has watched them play the game. Not
infrequently he has profited by their per-
formances. In New York high finance often
needs politicians in its business, and poll
ticians as often need high finance in their
business. But the connection Is rarely an
open one. The politician stands in the spot
light while his hacker and boss gives
orders from behind the scenes.
Mr.. Whitney was an exception to this
rule. He was both politician and fnancier.
and performed well In both fields. He pos
sessed versatility. He drifted naturally
from the bar. for which he was educated.
to politics. for which he had a strong apti-
tude. and from politics to high finance
through a fortunate and happy marriage.
He was one of the most successful nego-
tiators of his day. When many democrats
Of national reputation held aloof from Mr..
Cleveland TO- one cause or another Mr..
Whitney maintained cordial personal rela-
tions with the party's leader and arranged
much important business. To him more
than to any other man was due lfr. Cleve-
lands nomination in 1892.
Mr.. Ryan,s one marked gift is for money
making. He is a self-educated man of
business He knows money values as he
knows nothing else. He possesses none of
Mr.. Whitney's talent for shaping or shunt-
ing political Issues. He has not Mr.. Whit
ney's wide acquaintance with public men.
He knows the value Of silence, as every
successful man must, but has never had oc-
casion to apply his knowledge outside the
field of stocks and bonds. When It Is wise
not to discuss the market or its tenden-
cies he doesn't know word in the Eng
lish language. For these reasons all talk.
about Mr. Ryan for a senatorshfp or the
presidency is very idle.
1t was Mr.. Whitney's game to bring the
south to the support of New Yorker.
The southern men were fond of him, as he.
was of them, and he brought them around
without much difficulty. 1t Is the game of
Mr.. Ryan and Mr.. Morgan, working
through their newspapers and business con-
nections. to induce the south to antagonize
Mr.. Bryan by insisting on the nomination Of
one of her own sons. Gray. Culberson.
Daniel are all praised by or through these
agencies. II by these means Mr.. Bryan
could be dished the way would be opened
for the nomination CT compromise man.
and the chances are that he would hail
Whitney Is absent, and that makes a great
difference. Some stool-pigeons are very
easily detected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11
The Also Mentioned,

Step up an get your picture took;
There amt no tellin' when 80 !;
They'll want to show you as you look
To all your fellow-men.
So let the pleasant smile begin
To permeate your face.
Perhaps you will be mentioned in
The presidential race.
It Is an honor very great,
Though one not hard to earn,
And all you need to do is wait
Until 1t comes your turn.
The votes. of course. may pass you by
Through long and patient years,
But you at least II you will try
Can always get three cheers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11
The Stupid Democracy.
rom the Charleston News and cour,er.

from the CharIeston news and Courier.
II our northern friends would understand
why 1t Is that the northern democracy is SO
largely distrusted throughout the country
they will find the reason in the democratic
opposition which has been offered to Gov
Hughes In Kelsey's case. The defeat Of
Gov. Hughes will not hurt him in the pub
lie estimation, but rather will it.strengthen
him.; because he has acted In this develop
ment of the insurance scandals with most
admirable spirit. A way will doubtless be
found to get rid of Kelsey, but as for
Grady, the democratic leader in the Senate.
and his party supporters. mo art can wash
their guilt away"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11

The frank announcements of conditions at
the jamestown exposition will do much to
invite public confidence when, few weeks
hence, the word goes out that the enter
prise is fully equipped for business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11
Available for Mention onlv.

From the Louisville Courier Journal.
The Detroit Journal is running Mr.. JUS
tice Harlan for President. There is no
finer specimen of the Kentucky gentleman
and jurist than John Marshall Harlan.
and. like Mr.. Cannon of Illinois, he is not
the sort of man to push a presidential
nomination aside. but neither Mr. Justice
Harlan nor the Speaker will be seriously
considered when the nomination makers
get down to work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11

periments he has lately been conducting
with his combination Of automobile and
aeroplane. II Il II possible to insure sta
bility through the use Of q gyroscope 1t
may be that the practical flying machine
win be more speedily evolved. According
to the reports Of the single-rail machine
that has been lately exhibited in London
the gyroscope works wonders In the case
of a moving vehicle supported upon one
base. Whether 1t will do as much for q
machine that is supported solely by the air
remains for somebody to demonstrate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11
Would Be Bad for Crooks.
From the San francisco Chronicle.

. II Mexico should act on the idea which
frequently finds expression, that the people
Of Central America would be much better
ron IL she took them under her sheltering
wing. what would happen to the cashiers
. and other thieves who fly to Honduras for
refuge when discovery of their crimes
seems imminent? II Central America were
merged into our sister republic the rascaIs
we speak of would have to make their way
to the wilds of Africa, for nearly every
other place now shows a disposition to be
inhospitable to bank robbers and other
criminals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11

OIn order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the once. but simply to
THE STAB, or to the Editorial or Busi-
ness Department.. according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11

w. T. Stead does not go in very strongly
for epigrams. They make attractive reading.
bpt-age not sufficiently expansive for the
purposes of an editor who enjoys MIR.
Stead's deserved reputation as voium-
nous producer Of copy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11
SHOOTING STARS.
Suspicion.

''What you want" said the stranger, rs
a more centralized form Of government for
Crimson Gulch."
Stranger" answered Broncho Bob.
don't start anything. Whether it's In q
poker game or elsewhere. we're allus sus-
picious of man who knows what we want
afore we have expressed ourselves. He's
too blame dextrous."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11

The weather bureau would be almost
justified in giving up an effort to keep track
of changes IN temperature and devoting IT.
self to the question of whether 1t is going
to rain or not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11

1t is now reported that instead Of building
railways for Russia Mr.. Addicks will run
for the Office Of mayor Of Wilmington. Del.
There is in this hint that Mr. Addicks
hopes to arrive in official Washington by
the Reynolds route.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11
Unwritten Law.

From the Chicago Journal
The unwritten law would be better card
to play II there weren't so few people in this
country unable to read.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11
Useful.

you enjoy writing dialect?"
Yes" answered the youthful scribe. ut
enables you to lay the blame for your un-
certainties in grammar and punctuation on
some imaginary character"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11

Gen. Bingham can depend on understand
ing sympathy from Col Roosevelt, who
knows about the New York police force
from personal observation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11
A Theory.

'Why is there so little appreciation Of
oratory?"
Il reckon" answered Farmer Corntossel
its because most O. the pieces they SPEAK
nowadays sound kind O. home made com.
pared to those we used to. get out O. the
Fifth Reader"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11
Progressing Some.

The possibilities increase
That this old world will move Alright.
We've talked of universal peace
And no one tried to start a fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11

Having tried the whipping post. Baltimore
does not like 1t. There are very few cities
in the country whose social conditions are
SO desperate as to demand such a remedy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11

If every John Smith in the country feels
enough proper pride to spend few dollars
al the jamestown exposition its financial
success will be enormous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11

Mr.. Foraker turns from the Ohio sitta-
ton to the Brownsville case with the facii-
ity of chess player who can keep several
games going at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11
Get Them lust the Same /,

From the New York Evening Nah.
The women teachers who ant mems SAL
aries will probably get them. Most women
do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11
Modified Peace.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Peace has been declared in Central Amer
lea, subject to such notifications as the
necessity for holding elections suggests
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11

Depew and Piatt manage to stand rock
ribbed and secure in the midst of New
York's political swirl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11
New Diseases.

From the Atlanta Journal
Mr.. Delmas seems to confound Americana
dementia with Pacificoastium delirium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11

John L. Sullivan called at the White
House. but did not undertake anything so
violent as a game of tennis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11

George B. Cox may have conceived the
idea that the time Is ripe for the develop
ment of another great national political
manager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11
William Penn.
PROM the PhIladelphla Iaquirer.

The promoters of memorial to William
Penn in Westminster Abbey are confident
of success Meanwhile. the state Of PENN
ayivania Is its own memorial Of William
Penn Ia America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11

Mr.. Carnegie left the country just early
enough to prevent his appreciation Of
George B. Cox as peace restorer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11
For England.
rom the Denver Republican.

Ambassador Bryce says II would have
been better for this country and for Eng
land il there had been no revolution. No
doubt he Is half right.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11

San Francisco is too busy with its own
affairs to express any disapproval of the
honors showered on Gen. Kuroki.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11
Encouraging.

"of course you entertained during the
social season.
WELL answered Mr.. Cumrox. mother
and the girls didn't think much of me as an
entertainer, but 1 overheard several visi-
tors say I was one of the most amusin'
people that ever broke in.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11

Ex-Gov. Swettenham is to be compli-
mented on his recent discerning and states
manlike silence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-11

THE STAR has o regular cnd permanent
Family Circulation much moro than the
combined circulation OF the other wash.
ington dallies. Az . News ana Adver-
Using Medium it has no competitor.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27
BETTER THAN MI DICINE
Breathe Hyome's Tonic Healinl
and Be Cured of Cate rrh

Nature has remedy for catarrh. a
treatment that is far better than do.
ing the stomach with medicine.
1t is the ht aling oils and balsams
ct Hyomei which indicates the all
you breathe, reaching the most remote
air cells in the nose, throat and luugs.
killing all catarrhal germs and restor
ing health to the mucous mem brane.
In using Hyomei you are treating
your catarrhal troubles with the onlS
natural remedy, for it gives a cura.
tive air bath to the air Tassages thai
has as powerful healing and antiseptiC
fleet as that found in the mountains
where the pine forests give off their
fragrant and healing balsams.
Breathe the invigoratlng and heal.
ing Hyomei. and see how quickly vor
will get relief from your catarrh al
troubles. Demaray has seen so many
cures, even of the worst cases OF
catarrh, with offensive breath. rais
ing OF mucous, frequent sneezing.
droppings in the throat and spasmodlc
coughinl, that they feel warranted IN
selling Hyomei under an absolute
guarantee to refund the money il il
does not do all that is claimed for il.
Demaray takes all the risk.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27
The Oath In Norway.

The most curious European oath Is
administered In Norway. The witness
raises his thumb, his forefnger and his
middle finger. These signify the Trim
ity, while the larger Of the uplifted
1ogcrS is supposed to represent the
soul of the witness and the smaller
to Indicate his body. BEFORE the oath
IL taken long eIhorts tiea 10 delivered.
The most material parts OF which are
rs follows: Whatever person is so
dugodly, corrupt or hostile 80 himself
as To swear false oath or not TO keep
the oath sworn sins In such a manner
us IL he were TO say; II swear
falsely. then may God the Father. God
the son and God the Holy Ghost pun.
iSh me. SO that God the Father. who
crcatSl me ana all mankind in his
image, and his fatherly goodness. grace
and mercy may not profit me. but that
l. as II pcrycrSo and obstinate trans
rrcSSor ana sinner, may be punished
',cruauy iu he'll II swear falsely.
chem may all | have and own in this
world hc cursed cursed be my cat
tlc, my beasts my sheep. SO that after
his day they may never It rive or ben
'ht me Yea, cursed may he and
rNery thing | possess
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27

DIRT ROAD BEFORE DRAGGING.
lures show as great Il change. In both
cases we selected the worst road we
could find, and | drove the drag my
self.
The change to smoothness is almost
instantaneous, and It ut once begins to
distribute the travel. The distribution
OF the travel IL due to the absence OF
ruts, and In turn It also discourages
ruts. The smallest rut tends to the
destruction OF the road. The drag
owes its reputation TO the fact that 1t
Is the cheapest known method of de-
stroying ruts, On a level road a rut,
however slight. means spot where
the water will lodge after the next
rain. Because this spot retains water
II remains softer than the higher por.
tons OF the road and for this reason
In deepened and widened by every
wheel and every hoof that touches 1t.
II II held pint OF water after the last
rain II will hold quart when the next
one falls, II is twice as large as at
the beginning and OF course presents
twice the surface to the teams and
wagons. Soon II will be so large that
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27
PHYSICIANS CURF SKIN WITH
SIMPLE REMEDIES.
Noted Eczema Specialists Com.
ments on a Proven Specific
for Skin Disease.

Physiciass everywhere continue
their praise for ordinary oil of win.
tergreen in wonderful specific for
Eczema and other itching skin di.
seases. This liquid, pure and clean
as water, externally applied has in.
slant effect. A few drops on the burn.
ing, itching sore causes instant relief,
and short continued use g.ves a
complete cure.
DR.. G. b. Holmes of Silver City,
Miss, is so enthusiastic about thi.
remedy-D. d. D. Prescription tina,
he declares in letter to the D. d. d.
Company of Chicago that this great
remedy is as near sspfcitio for Eczema
as is quinine for malaria. Il have
been using your d. d d. for four
years with gratifying results. writes
DR.. Holmes.
There are thousands of other physi.
clans who use ID. d. d. Prescription.
the oil of wintergreen specific. D. d.
u, cures and it is SO clean to use If
we did not know what d. D. D. will
do we would not recommend it to our
friends ard patrons Clemens sells
Drugs. Call at our store anyway and
let us see the nature Of your skin
trouble 1927 II
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27

BAD MISSOURI ROAD BEFORE DRAGGING.
ed with nothing but a drag and plow
for over ten years. There have been
no mudholes In all that time nor ruts
worth more than passing notice. And
this Is the experience Of farmers. road
commissioners and men Of science In
authority all over our broad land.
The use oi the King drag brings to
pass numerous other details which Bin-
gly seem uniInportant, but which In
the aggregate constitute the perfect
earth road. One-smoothness-has been
mentioned. Next to smoothness is the
crowning Of the road, which, with the
smoothness, provides for the drainage
of the Travelled portion OF the highway.
Then comes hardness or density, which
gives permanence and which comes
more slowly than the first two, grow
ing and gaining for several years.
Then follows the absence Of weeds, Of
the chuck hole at the bridge and cul-
vert, a decreased amount Of mud and.
what is not so readily granted, re-
markable decrease In the amount Of
dust. The cost Of culverts also is less
ened, first, because water can no lon
ger follow the wheel track to the cul-
vert and soften the abutments by
standing In puddle in the chuck hole;
second, the cost is lessened because a
more durable culvert can he put In.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27

Want 10 get your watch out. eh
All right" said the pawnbroker. Then
as he unwrapped the timepiece he
pointed to steel hook of antique as.
pect that hung above a mirror.
That is a curio," he said. 1T is an
old pawnbrokers hook, an article used
by all our craft in the seventeenth cen.
turY' Counters, to prevent theft were
very wide then, twice as wide as now.
ana what you extended over those
wide counters the broker hooked In
with this Instrument The hook. which
was once as much our badge as the
three balls, gave rise to the expression
uncle as connected with the pawn.
broker. The Latin for hook. Won
know, IS uncus. Uncus-uncle. See?"
Exchange
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27

UIN0.
When first cost is considered | think
tile is the cheapest culvert. The OBJ
lection heretofore has been the difficult
ty In keeping sufficient earth above the
pipe to protect II from traction engines
and other heavy loads. This trouble is
obviated by the use Of the drag since
the drag puts more and more earth on
the tile and thus continually adds to
the protective covering. Weeds are de-
structive agents In negative way. BY
their roots and the dying OF their tops
they bring humus into the roadway.
Humus, much to be desired from the
farmers standpoint as food for crops
and for its mechanical action on close.
dense soil. is not good material for
roads. Again. the weeds by their roots
and the shape of their tops keep the
roadway soft. And by their mere pres
ence they catch dust and mud, gradu-
ally building up the well known shoul-
der which prevents water running TO
the ditch.
Less mud? II is granted without ar
gument. Less dust? One is not so
sure. But If less mud, then. since dust
is manufactured mostly from the rims
of hoot tracks and the spewed up edges
Of ruts, must not the dust be less?
Less depth Of mud means shallower
foot and wheel tracks and therefore
less dust material
Last, but not least, the dragged road
dries or in from twelve TO sixty hours
before the undraggcd roads. the hours
depending on the character OF the soil
and the number OF years the drag has
been used, The smoothness or the
quickncss of drying win either one pay
the cost Of dragging.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27

Just about this time of year a little
extra spending money,,for the ,holi-
days comes in handy. What easier,
Licer way to get it than by taking
subscriptions for the Pacific Monthly.
1t should be on the reading table in
every house in the West, for isn't il
the home magazine of your own
county, You can convince anyone of
that, and easily, aud so divert some
loose change to yorktown use.
Write us about the commissions
you can earn, giving names ofstwo or
three business men as references.
PACIFIC MONTHLY PUB. CO..
lis TT Portland, Ore.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27
South American"

Colored conversation as reproduced
by a South American contemporary
After shaking hands at the ferry dock
the other day one colored man in.
quired Of another, Didn't you marry
de widow Jones about de lst of jim.
aryT Oats mel did" was the an.
swer. But I've dun left her" Why
how's datT' Well, de fust week she
called me honey, de next week she
sulked around and called me old Rich.
ards and the third week she cum for
me wild fatiron and broke two ribs,
and I'm gwine to keep right away
from ar"-London Globe.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27

DIRT ROAD FEW MINUTES AFTER DRAGGING.
travel will pass TO the other side of
the highway II is now mudhole u
consequence and quite able during a
ten days rain In spring or fan TO stall
the largest teams.
How different would be the story
had that first little rut been filed by
the drag, \ mudhole that contains but
pint OF water is insignificant: il
harms NO one. True, II may Jar am In.
valid or give pain toH delicate woman
but the lonl II viii ruin nest March IL
jostlcS so gently now but it is mno
ticed. With the drag tJe lusums and
the pain giving Jar urcc'mua,cd Aud.
strange as 10 may seem. u..r money l,
spent for road Voga Uadcr an, pau
that allows the uulhplO TO d,,cIop ami
ripcn than HvH the du. Is used u
nip II In ta, ...
ON a hin roal the TINY rut q, the dan
grrous r ' H onh". '......
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-12-27
VALUE OF KING DRAG
Improves the Worst Earth Road
In Short Order.
QUICKLY DESTROYS ALL RUTS

Change to Smoothness Almost In
stantaneous, Says Inventor Of High
way Improvement Device - Other
Benefits Derived by Using the Drag.
Copyright. 1907. by d. Ward KiDg.l
The King drag Is like a sleight Of
hand performer in appearing to ac-
complish the impossible In twenty
minutes after you hitch to the drag
the worst earth road is so much bet
ter that a magician seems to have been
at work, assuming Of course, that
the soil is in fit condition. If you
think am making too strong a state
ment, try It, and If you are still Of the
opinion | will pay you at the rate of
$5 per day for the time you use in
making the experiment.
Look at these Iowa photographs. In
No. the fellies and several inches Of
the spokes are hidden In the ruts. Just
a few minutes use of the drag and
the ruts are obliterated, and even the
tire is in plain view. The two pictures
are Of the same spot, and not more
than thirty minutes elapsed from the
making of the first negative to the
making Of the last. The Missouri pic