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The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-01-16

All the live stock, grain, produce mar
ket quotations together with the latest
mining news of the Intermountain coun-
try will be found in each issue of The
Scmi-Weekly Tribune. The price is
$3.50 year. The publication days are
Tuesdays and Fridays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25
Should Old AcquaintanceP

1t is not alone the sparkle of the lights
upon the tree,
Nor vet the Ginning laughter that re-
sounds mid youthful glee,
That we welcome all sincerely as the holi.
days draw near;
The good old Christmas story holds a
place forever dear
Though the tale was writ last summer,
when the sun was blazing high,
It's as crisp and finely fashioned as the
snowflake from the sky
Once more the big policeman who is hui
morouS and mild
VIII find the Waif who proves to be the
millionare's lost child
Once more the gentle lassie who has
quarreled with her beau
Will plan reconciliation meath the mis-
tletoe;
The hayward son will come and pay the
mortgage off the farm
And Uncle Tightwad's mood will melt be-
meath the seasons charm
welcome to the good old saint who
gladdens many lands,
A welcome to the kindred who arrive
with outstretched hands!
And a welcome no less hearty to the
friends SO tried and true
Whom every year the faithful story
writers bring to view.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25
Beating the Great Drum.
From the Now York World


War a1armists are not noted for delicate
consideration in timing their calculate ed
mysteries. That all Europe is in a fever
lsh condition. that a treaty has been de.
hantly broken and that in a far, corner
or the continent several hundred thousand
brave men await only opportunity to fight
for their national aspirations-these seem
10 LORD Roberts no reasons to withhold
ms demand for a million men armed to
the home defense of Britain. When Lord
ROBERTS was younger he once reported
that the best defense of the Anglo Indian
frontier was communications. not forts
Command of the communicating sea is
today Englands home defense, as it has
been since "Bonaparte scares" were popu-
lar with the RObertses of hundred
years ago. That the command is secure
Prime Minister Asquith in dignified Ian
suage assured his hearers at the recent
lord mayors banquet. How Germany
could land 10000 troops with their guns
and munitions on British soil. an immense
undertaking for a great fleet of transport
in an uninterrupted week. surpasses com
prehension. What France might be do
ing in the meantime is a consideration
that would occur to the German war of.
flee if not to n lingo lord.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25
Philip H. Sheridan.

Gen Sheridan in our military history
and Mr.. Lincoln in our civil history share
q great distinction. Both rose to emf
hence ana superb usefulness by their own
una aided gifts Neither owed anything to
wealth. or 10 the pull OF station. Both
strikinGly illustrated the truth of the
.4phorism that the republic is opportu-
nifty"
The inspiring story Of Gen. Sheridan is
recalled by the impressive ceremonies In
his honor in progress i'll Washington to-
day. The man whose statue is unveiled
n the public sprang from the plain people.
\ spriGhtly boy attracted the attention
Il II representative in Congress. and was
sen To West Point At the military
school on the Hudson the sprishtly boy
made his way, aud in due time received
his commission as an officer in the army.
IN the army the young officer attended to
his duties with all faithfulness, and was
ready for action when the long roll
sounded in 1861. That was his supreme
chance; and how lie seized ii and what
lie made of il all know who are familiar
with the story of the awful struggle be-
tween the north and the south.
History has assigned a high place to
Gen. Sheridan as a soldier. He was not
alone a great Cavalryman, though any
man might envy the reputation he made
i'm that arm of the service. lie per
formed some wonderful feats in the sad
die: and To have been admired and
trusted for them by his chief in the field,
as also 10y his chief in the White House.
as Gen. Sheridan was, must have given
him great happiness.
But he could have dismounted and done
big things Gen. Grant thought him
advised with him repeatedly about the
leading plans. He relied upon Sheridan as
upon no other of his lieutenants.
We are all able To see now one of the
reasons why the three supreme figures
So we'll. They not only believed in them
selves. but in one another. Grant treated
with contempt the suggestion that Sher-
man was crazy. Sherman treated with
contempt the assertion that Grant was
only a bulldog. And Sheridan treated
both suggestions with contempt. The
three men knew one another; and their
faith in their cause. strong as that was,
did not exceed their faith in those who
were working with them to promote it.
After the war Gen. Sheridan showed his
fine poise and SagaCity by holding aloof
from politics. AS loyal a republican as
either Grant or Sherman he knew his
limitations and the conditions of the po-
liticaI game too we'll to enter that field.
Sherman exhibited equal wisdom. and
Grant in the end found the political path
anything but what he. and his friends for
linn. could have wished. Sheridan re-
manned a soldier. and was wise in that
course. His fame is homogeneous, and
safe. He addressed himself to one thing
10 war-and played his part like a master,
and 10 the glory and welfare of the
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25
BRYAN and the Railroads.

4 dispatch from Monterey, Mexico, an
nouncing the arrival there of Mr.. Bryan
and his wife, says:
Mr.. Bryan is showing a keen interest
in the practical workings of the railroads
comprised in the government merger sys-
tenn of Mexico He talked with number
of railroad officials and employees on the
subject on his way down here. and during
his stay he will interview shippers and
patrons of the road generally and obtain
their views as to the effects of the gov
ernment's policy of owning a controlling
interest in the principal railroads of the
country. Mr.. Bryan found today that
there is a difference of opinion as to the
merits of the policy
How doth the busy Mr. B. improve each
shining hour. Seeking rest, it was thought,
after months of strenuous spelbindng
but alive at once to an issue when he
meets it in the road. He could not fail to
become interested in that railroad mat
ter. He is seeking light as to govern
ments in their relations to railroads. He
sought and found some on his tourney
round the world, and was so full of the
subject that Immediately upon his return
home he committed himself to government
ownership and operation. His speech in
Madison Square Garden to that effect
made all New York and a considera BILE
portion of the country at large rub ewes
in wonder.
Mr.. Bryan's party protested with so
mucl. vieor that he paused For the first
time. the dictator gave attention to op-
position. He did not, as the kaiser more
recently has done, give a promise for the
future. but his new humor was read in
his failure to follow up his deliverance.
He seemed to realize that he was too far
in advance of his company and should
moderate his pace There are democrats
who will tell you that but for that speech
Mr.. Bryan would have won the race this
year. Some of them have told him SO
Evidently, however, he is not convinced
of error. The subject is still with
him, and he is pursuing his Investigations.
Now that he is a semi-private citizen-he
never again will be private citizen in
toto-he feels at liberty to go his own
gait-for awhile at least. Say until the
early months of 1912.
Then let us consider the next demo-
cratic national platform. Whether Mr.
Bryan Is candidate again or not, he will
demand to be heard in the drafting of that
instrument, and, of course will insist on
the recognition OF the policies for which
l.
ship of railroads be one of these? 1t may
be. Not only is he still busy with the
subject, but Congress meanwhile will
probably have something further to say
about government regulation: and new
features of this great problem may pre-
sent themselves, warranting the peerless
leader in insisting upon some declaration
by his party in conformance with his
views
Thus is illustrated the great difference
between the new political leadership and
the old. In the old days his party would
have dropped Mr.. Bryan, and, dropping
him, have also dropped everything identi-
fed with his name. But today the de-
mocracy does not know whether it can
drop him or not, and. of course, if 1t can
not. ii must continue to give heed to his
recommendations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25

message as interpreted by a tariff bill. A
new tariff law was impossible, because
the Senate. being republican, would be
certain to defeat. or pigeon-hoe whatever
the House might do.
Mr.. Mills one of the lowest of the low
tariff men, set to work earnestly, and
there was a great time. Washington soon
filled up with revenue tariff advocates
cheering him on. and with protectionists
Directing to everything he was proposing
He led the fight in person. both in COM
mittee and on the floor of the House. and
carried himself very aggreSsvely. He
was one of those who had applauded most
vigorously the Presidents message, and
he demanded action by the House TO sup
port il. He did not get all he wanted
or thought his party entitled to, but, upon
the whole Jared pretty well. the bill re-
necting in the main the spirit enunciated
by the President.
The bill died in the Senate but the
presidential campaign was based upon it
and Mr.. Mills was the star stumper for
his party AS there was nothing of the
shuffier in his composition. ne spoke out
with entire frankness, and asked for votes
for Mr.. Cleveland on the strength of the
MESA &c and the bill, and promising even
lower rates when the party should cap
ture the Senate.
The campaign failed Mr.. Blaine. who
from Europe, where he was travelling. had
promptly challenged the message A
free trade document threw his weight
into the scale for his party and Mr. Cleve-
land was defeated. 1t was never con-
coded by the revenue tariff men, how
ever. that the message and the bill car
ried the ticket down. Defeat was at
tributed by them largely to personal mat
ters in New York state. where Mr.. Cleve-
land was then quite unpopular.
Since his retirement from public life
ten years ago, Mr. Mills has been living
ut his old home in Texas. and prosper
ing beyond his dreams. Oil was develop
the flow continues without abatement. \
recent newspaper letter written from Mr..
Mills home town represents him one
of the richest men in the state, and as
much interested in private as ever he was
in public business. He has had his little
experience with the Standard Oil Com
pany and instructed by it is now han
ding his own product. But, rich he is,
and busy, he will probably give attention
when the coming tariff battle opens. 1t
if he cannot join the passing procession,
keeps pace with it on his side of the fence
as far as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25
The Civil Service Commission.

There is something prepoSterouS in the
f,uation confronting the civil service
commission. Although that bureau is
ilarCed with the important task Of sup
living the government with clerks and ex-
-tert assistants. it is so poorly housed in
rented building that IL is Cramped and in
CrHVenienced at every turn. 1t cannot
properly do the work assigned to 1t, for
sheer lack of room 1t is one OF the nerve
centers Of the public system. 1t represents
the most enlightened ideal of official serv-
Ice. and stands for the advanced thought
Of American self-government Its quar-
ters should be one of the show places"
Of Washington's official equipment How
ever it is treated shabbiIy, tucke,. into a
rented annex, discarded by the Post Office
Department
Particularly dron is the latest embar-
raSsment of the commission. An exami-
for places in the Washington city post
Office Yet there is no room in the Capital
city Tor this function and the candidates
for places must go over TO Alexandria in
order 10 be tested as to their fitness for
such employment
r is true that Congress is not especially
fond Of the civil service commission Il
regards that body as the symbol OF lost
opportunity. II marks the departure from
the good old DAYS of spofls and abundant
patronage. Time was when the legis-
la,ive foes of the rneri, system were
actually menace TO its continued exist
Cnce. Then they conteutcd themselves
with annually voting out the appropria-
ton for maintenance in the House com
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25
Firearms.
From the Jersey City Journal.

Cases Of homicide by pistol shooting
have been alarmingly on the increase.
From different sections of the country
come almost daily reports of murders for
which the too ready use of the revolver
was responsible. The greater percentage
of the fatal shooting affrays recorded in
the press during the past three or four
months have been the outcome of per-
sonal quarrels, many of them paltry and
none justifyng a resort to the so-called
"unwritten law" The time appears ripe
for legislative action on the part of the
different states to curb the sale of deadl,
weapons to peSple who, by reason of thei
temperaments. ought not 10 be permit ed
to carry concealed implements of murder
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25
A Former Tariff Battle

To no one in the country nrohshIv will
Tie coming revision of the tariff be of
more interest than to certain retired
tatesman OF Texas He will watch the
'Ght with a knowledge of all the details
ind a lively recollection of one he himself
conducted.
House. under the leadership of Roger
, Mills. tackled the tariff question. John
l. Carlisle was III the chair. MIR. Cleve-
and was assured of renomination. and
40 platform must be based upon his tariff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25
Cunnins.

Senator Cummins comes in just in time.
He is tariff revisionist of long stand
ing, and has made study of the sub
ject. When the new tariff bill reaches
the Senate he should play leading part
III the discussion. The House will not
monopolize the fight. In fact. the Payne
bill-it will probably bear that name
will be as searchingly examined by the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25

agIn order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters to THE
STAR suould not be addressed to any
Individual connected with the Office, but
simply to THE STAR, or TO the Editorial
or Business Department, according to
tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25

Senate as the Wilson bill was. 1t may
not meet the same fate. But that the
Senate will have views of its own to
present and present them is certain. And
then we should hear from the new sena-
tor from Iowa. Cummins versus Aldrich
may be the style of the case, and the
trial will be worth attention
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25

Chicago's traction interests contem-
plate a northumberland forty six mil
n-dollar merger. A man with only
one million dollars must feel pretty
small when he tries to talk business
these days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Envy.

Julius Caesars literary attachments
We're truly wonderful" said the student.
''Oh. I don't know" answered the dis
contented youth with inky fingers. any
body could get his stuff published with a
pull like julius Caesars"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25
An Incentive TO Travel

you say that local option has been of
great benefit to this section of the coun-
try"
Yes, sir" answered Col Stillwell. "As
soon as a lot of us citizens realized how
far anybody would have to go for drink
we organized good roads movement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25
The Modern Showdown.

A student in the worlds great school
In mystic jargon whispers that
When calling bluffs becomes the rule
You can't be always standing pat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25
The Chair IF Forcetfulneee

What ] want said the fretful mag
nate, 'fs to find some way of forgetting
my troubles
That's easy answered Mr. Dustin
Stax. Get them to put you in the wit
ness chair during a trust investigation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25
Foot Ball,

From the BROOKLYN Eagle.
Harvard has learned how to win, as
Yale learned long ago. There are some
great games to come if she remembers
the lesson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25
Be Early.
n the Philadelphia Inquirer.

From the Philadelphia inquirer.
This is the time when the wise Christ
mas shopper gets in her work. The sup
plies are freshest and the crowds are
least. Make out list and fix up things
In advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25

Any argument that money was the dom
inant influence in the election would lead
Mr.. Bryan away off into the higher
mathematics in trying to estimate the size
of the campaign fund he would have re-
on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25

Doubts must arise as to whether the
statement that Mr.. F'laglcr conceived the
idea Of consolidation which has built up
the Standard Oil Company is intended as
a compliment or an accusation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25
Make EN- Dive and Swim

From the Baltimore American.
There may be a walking test to try the
sea legs of naval officers. 1t will, at all
events relieve the fear OF being required
to dance hornpipe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25

1t is painful to witness the envy Of
neighboring cities when Washington be-
gins to make preparations for the inaugu-
ration festivities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25
A Big Lift.

From the Newark News.
The farm uphfters. having tackled Tex
as. now begin to realize the correct di-
mansions of the job before them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25

Carrie Nation may be expected to con-
tribute her full share to the European
impression that Americans are very &C.
centric people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25

People who used to denounce Camille"
as an improper play are too daZed to
submit any comments on some of the
stage performances now presented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25

Only a pessimist would complain that a
lot of weather is now being wasted which
would come in very handy around the
4th of March.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25

The Thanksgiving proclamation is the
one presidential utterance that can be
depended upon to start no arguments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25
Tom Johnson.

From the Philadelphia Ledger
Somehow Tom johnson seems to sug-
gest the type of man capable Of making
another fortune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25

Mr.. Cannon will hardly be persuaded
that Washington can be regarded as a
hostile camp any more than Illinois can
be considered the enemys country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25

II was the irony of fate that Tom l..
Johnson should be compelled to abandon
his automobile just as street car fares
were advanced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25

II would be only fair TO extend to a
White House automobile the same ex-
mptions accorded motor cars belonging
70 diplomats
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25

Even as wealthy man as John d.
Rockefeller cannot boast that his time is
entirely his own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25
The Revival.

From the Detroit News
The business revival is making hun
dreds of converts daily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25
Hurting His Business.

From the Cleveland Leader.
A prominent physician" advises us not
TO eat lettuce, onions or celery. Vegeta-
rians getting too healthy to suit him, Ell :?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25
Remonstrance.

80 your family disapproved of you
going on the stage"
Yes answered Miss Gawzy.
Why"
mn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25

With Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Roosevelt both
III the Senate debating would sound like
old times
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25

THE STAR mas regular and perma-
nent Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation Of the
other Washington dailies. Az q News
and Advertising Medium it has no
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25

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Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-29
tom HALL IS IT It
SAID HE HAS SUPPORT OF TWO.
MEMBERS RAILROAD COM ss
MISSION FOR SECRETARY.

w. H. Stutsman of Mandan, one of
the railroad commissioners elect,
was over yesterday to attend the
meeting of the state bar association.
In speaking of the board Of railroad
commissioners he stated that he was
pledged to Thomas Hall Of Fargo for
secretary of the commission, and had
understood that Mr.. Anderson, the
commissioner from the northern part
of the state, was also pledged to him,
which would insure the appointment
Of the popular newspaper man of Far.
go. 5.z s1t.ss K 5 tS.25 u ss;>
d In case of his appointment Mr.. Hall
would come to Bismarck to live, and
as Tom is one. of the salt of the
earth. and was a good worker for the
party as whole in the late election,
his selection would seem appropriate
and he will be welcomed to Bis
marck, where he has many old time
friends. s /.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-29

AS is officially announced In an
other column there is no further me-
cessity for boiling Missouri river wa
ter. This will be somewhat of a
relief to those who have been tax
ing this precaution, but there is also
consolation to those who have not
boiled the water that comes into the
mains from thr melting snow Of the
mountains after constant seething
bubbling I and liberation with the
sands gathered from the Yellowstone
river on that circuitous journey to
the Gulf of Mexico; some satisfaction
to know that if our water is all right
now it hasn't worked much damage
to mankind in the past, the activity
of the bug and microbe hunters to
the contrary Notwithstanding