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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05
Abdul Hands Steel Shirt.

According TO dispatch which reaches
this country from Constantinople by way
Of Geneva and London, Sultan Abdul
Hamid has had a narrow escape from
death at the hands of an assassin. 1t is
we'll known that the commander of the
faithful has for years been In such fear
Of death that he has worn a shirt of mail
TO ward off bullets or blades. In this
latest instance. as told by the dispatch,
his life was saved by the steel links under
his clothes. He has been fired at fire.
'quently. and his escapes have been numer-
Gus and narrow. He Is Unfortunately in
terested in all things that pertain to poi
soning and other forms of assassination
He is an expert in firearms as a result
OF his painstaking study Of their killing
qualities. He has probably one of the
most complete collections Of guns and
pistols in the world, and is himself an ex-
pert marksman.
1t is related on excellent authority that
on one occasion, while walking in his gar
dens. one Of the employees. a veteran in
the service. bowed lower than usual and
was instantly shot to death by the sultan
himself because he suspected that the
man was preparing to fire upon him. His
food is always prepared under the most
careful circumstances to prevent con-
tamination, and Is tasted by high officer
of the court in the sultan's presence be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05
The Ambulance Bell.

Just why, the driver of the Emergency
Hospital ambulance thinks it necessary to
ring his bell from the beginning to the
end of the run-with the possible excep-
ton of the space in front of the District
building-is one of those things that, as
Lord Dundreary says. no fellow can find
out. There must be some peculiar quality
of mental makeup in the case of an am
bulance jehu. He probably is, as a rule,
one of these chaps who like to make
noise wherever he is to attract attention
to himself There is not one chance in
five hundred of his not being noticed, by
reason of his very speed. He goes fast
enough in all conscience to attract notice.
II that Is what he wants, without causing
a large section of the population of Wash
ington on each Of his trips 10 jump up
from work and get excited and wonder
what has happened and who has. been
hurt. Every hour of the day there are
automobiles going up and down Pennsyl-
vania avenue faster than this ambulance
is driven. If they were to be accompanied
in each case by horn blowing correspond
ing to the ambulance bell ringing. Maj.
Sylvester's anti-noise squad would be
worked to a fragile before noon Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05

fore it is served His sleeping apartments
are within quadrangle of corridors. the
approaches to which are guarded by SEN
tries. AT each corner of the quadrangle
stands a young officer of the guard, fully
armed whose duty 1t is to prevent the APP
proach of any person to the imperial
apartments save those charged with regu-
lar duties. These officers are changed
without notice in order to prevent plot
ting. When the sultan drives abroad a
pilot carriage is usually driven rapidly
over the route with a proxy CT the sultan
sitting inside to draw the fire of any
would-be assassin lying in wait. On the
occasion of the annual visit to the holy of
holieS in Constantinople the streets are
covered with bark or sand to a depth of
several inches after having been thor
oughly examined for mines On one occa-
sion the sultan ordered his carriage stop
ped during one of these pilgrimages be-
cause telephone wire had been recently
stretched across the road. and he feared it
bore sinister significance to him
In brief, Sultan Abdul Hamid is the
slave of his fears. and grave doubt has
been expressed as to the authenticity OF
the dispatch which recently came from
the Turkish capital telling how he had
walked abroad and mingled with the
people. The fact that the attempt upon
the sultans life just reported was by a
minor palace official is evidence that the
turkish rulers greatest peril lies within
his own home rather than in the streets
OF Constantinople. This has long been
thought to be the case. and Abdul Hamid' S
extraordinary precautions against assassi-
nation have been inspired chiefly by the
belief that his most deadly enemies were
men on his own pay roll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05
Dirigibles Here and Abroad.

1t must be confessed that there Is some
thing disproportionate in the enthusiastic
attention devoted just at present to the
balloon performances at Fort Myer, in
view of the remarkable results just scored
abroad by Count Zeppelin with his man.
moth dirigible. Compared with the Zep-
pelin airship the Baldwin balloon is the
smallest sized wienerwurst alongside of
a ful-grown bologna. And in perform
ance. as far as they have gone the two
devices are in the same proportion. 1t
seems somewhat incongruo9s for the
United States government to be fussing
over small-sized dirigibles when that class
of machine has been in demonstration at
the pleasure parks of this country for
many months with every evidence of
practical success. There may be some
thing extraordinary about the. balloon
now being tested at Fort Myer to warrant
the excitement that is aroused by it's
seven-minute performance yesterday. Pos
sibly 1t will develop a high rate of speed
The inventor of the device declares that
he can make twenty-fOur miles an hour
Count Zeppelin yesterday went at a pace
estimated at thirty-seven miles an hour
and covered an enormous triangular
ARA along route computed at 400 miles
in extent The Zeppelin airship is simply
a great extension of the dirigible prin-
ciple. 1t Is capable of carrying a large
company Of people and supplies for an
extended journey. Assuming suitable
weather conditions, it might start from
Washington at o'clock in the morning
and reach New York at half-past or )
O'Clock in the afternoon, going at the
rate Of thirty-five miles an hour. This
would be genuine aerial navigation,
granting successful journey and the
ability to return to the starting point
The United States Army authorities are
seeking not SO much huge passenger
balloon as a practicable observation ap-
paratus Of high speed and reliable dirigi-
bility. The public. however, seems to
have looked upon this gas bag test as
standing for the last cry In aviation
There is no such novelty In the Siderable
gas bags as to give the tests at Fort Myer
any special scientific significance, spec
tacular and interesting though they may
be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05
The Machine in Politics.

Canned music has been followed by cam
ned eloquence. Mr.. Bryan and Judge
Taft have talked into the funnel and
their remarks are to be ground out to the
public
There will be entertainment in this, but
votes? Why votes? Can you imagine
man undecided as to his course at the
polls rising from listening to an appeal
made in that way convinced? If he takes
any thought home with him at all, it will
be of appreciation of the ingenuity of
his fellows. and the aptitude of politi-
clans in widening the scope of their de-
vices for attracting attention. He will
have heard candidates voice. but not
in way to impress him with the candi-
dates views. He will not have been to
political meeting. but to a show; and
show business. and not public policies.
will have occupied him.
But attendance at these meetings may
not be made up very largely of voters.
Women and growing boys and girls are
apt to respond to such an offering. and to
find amusement in it. They will help
crowd the halls, and to reward in the
way of applause those providing the en-
tertainment.
Inc tongue and the pen as campaignerS
are not menaced by this device. These
metallic spellbinders will not be relied
upon to carry doubtful states. Both the
Taft smile and the Bryan smile are
eliminated. and addresses of fullness are
not attempted by this method. One blast
upon either Mr.. Bryans or Judge Taft's
bugle horn. at first hand SO to say, will
be worth ten thousand canned reproduc-
tiOnS
AT this day in this country. the think
ing man, a rule. is. however the read
ing man. When undecided about public
questions and seeking light, ne turns to
his newspaper and to printed copies of
political addresses. He makes up his
mind at home, or at his office or at his
workbench. far from the madding wind
tanners raucous appeal. and a feather
headed crowds noisy response. He at
tends public meetings. and will go to
hear these monographs. but mainly for
entertainment sake
This latest wrinkle is clever and gives
a new meaning to the machine in politics.
1t may help. If properly utilized, to raise
campaign funds. but it will produce no
votes. Our suffrage is pitiable enough
in spots. but nowhere yet that far gone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05
Gov. Hughes.

1t was weak invention of the enemy
that represented Gov. Hughes as meditat-
ing an independent race for reelection In
case the republican machine controlled the
state convention and denied him renomi-
nation. The case is plain. Gov. Hughes
is republican, is in Office by the action
OF that party. and has made his record
with the partys assistance. A republica n
legislature has supported him in all of
his more important contentious, and is
responsible with him for the things of
which the republican bosses are now com.
planning. To repudiate Gov. Hughes.
therefore. will be to repudiate the party.
Are the bosses willing and able to go that
far in the premises? If so the next gov
ernor of New York will take his orders
from Tammany Hall and ''Fingy" Con-
ners. Coy. Hughes can afford to stand
pat, and is doing So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05
William B. Allison.

Senator Allison Is best described in
the phrase employed by Judge Taft in a
brief eulogy. He was a great public
servant. Thoroughly familiar both with
our scheme of government and With the
machinery for conducting it, he spent his
life in the peoples employment, and did
all things we'll. He was one of the most
highly respected and best beloved men
of his generation. A stout partisans al
ways he yet from his eminence in af
fairs and by the largeness of his view and
action. had come to exercise an influence
far beyond party lines. In the weightier
matters of lawmaking. democrats con-
suited him almost as freely as republi-
cans; and to both sides he gave candid
and a wise opinion He was an au-
thority on both the tariff and finance
and the country's loss in his death is
emphasized by the fact that we are
approaching revision of the laws on
those two important subjects. His as
sistance in the work would have been
very valuable.
Mr. Allison aspired to the presidency
but was never a strong factor in the
contests in which his name figured. Why
has frequently been a subject of dis
cussion. His abilities were everywhere
recognized. His character was attractive
and without blemish. His long expert
ence in government service would have
been valuable to the country in the White
House. But other men came forward and
took the prize.
The best explanation offered Is that the
Iowa senator lacked the capacity to in
spire hurrah in the crowd Men admired
him and approved of him. and rejoiced in
his presence in public life, without feel
Ing, that enthusiasm which attaches to
supreme leadership. Advertising is nee
essary in a presidential hunt, and Mr..
Allison was no advertiser
But he possessed, and to the end re-
tanned. the perfect confidence of his home
people. He was supreme In Iowa. He
held her commission in congressional life
first In the House and then in the Senate,
for forty-f1vc years. and died in harness.
Maybe the republicans of the state re-
joice in nothing SO much in this sad hour
as in the fact that in his latest appeal to
them they gave him another evidence Of
their mistaken faith.
The effect of this death on the campaign
in Iowa is problematical. Factionalism
Will be revived SO far as the senatorship
is concerned. but it should not extend to
the national ticket. and presumably the
party leaders will be at pains to see that
1t does not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05
The Horizon.

Just out yonder." the youth declares
Il have seen where the earth and the
heavens meet
IT'S a long slight line and the one who
dareS
May cross it with confidence complete
And some day I'll build me swift-winged
boat
And I'll speed to the land Of the golden
glow,
Where the twilight landscapes shine and
float
And comfort the dreamer here below"
"'Tis not far distant the man cries out,
THE time when peace shall maintain
its sway
In this world that struggles mid storm
and doubt
The journey is such a little way!
We will swiftly speed on the wings Of
thought
To the glories opened before our view!'
And the man forgot as he smiled and
wrought
The hope of his youth that had pe'er
come TRUE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05
The Cadet Mess.
From the New York Evening Post.

from the New YORK Evening Post.
The mystery of the Presidents attitude
toward the West Point hazers is too
deep for the Evening Post or any one else
to fathom, unless it be that some clair
voyant or psychic" can betray the Sc
cret. But the public is entitled to feel
ing of disgust that the President con-
tinues to be so badly misrepresented by
his immediate encourage that denials and
convictions of falsehood tumble over each
others heels. 1t is new experience in
the history of our presidency. Cannot Mr..
Loeb be elected to the Ananias Club and
then ANONYMOUSLY dismissed?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05
Difficult Advice.

I'm your campaign speeches" said the
idealist, land in your private converse
ton. too, you must tell people only the
simple and direct truth"
DO you know returned the candidate
thoughtfully, Il don't believe people would
vote for man who seemed as ill-natured
as all that!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05
Allison's Long Service.

From the New York World.
A boy baby born when William B. ALI
son entered the Senate in 1873 is now
thirty-five years old and eligible to the
presidency Long before 1873 the veteran
of the west who died yesterday had aided
in nominating Abraham Lincoln. and his
Senate terms were preceded by eight years
in the House. Iowa may not be justly re-
preached with fickleness toward those
who represent her, or with preferring in
experience. in office to experience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05

first day. Yet these automobiles are
rarely in trouble through collisions or
bumps Of any kind and the assumption Is
logical that what they can do so noise
lessly an ambulance that Is heralded by
a terrific clatter of hoofs should be able
to accomplish in the way of securing a
clear road. Furthermore it may be re-
marked that in not one case out Of ten
is there. any need of such haste as the
ambulance driver appears to think neces-
sary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05

O1n 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 STAR, or to the Editorial
or Business Department. according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05
A Self-Help Advocate.

so you will contribute nothing to our
campaign fund.-" said the discouraged
collector.
Nothing whatever answered Mr..
Dustin StaX. "A candidate nowadays
should be sufficiently popular to make
his magazine articles and copyrights
photographs supply his own campaign
funds"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The First Step.

so you have a plan for making dia-
monds?'
II have" answered the man from Paris.
And what is the first step in your
process?"
ITO find some one who has foolish
money to invest"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05

Complete pessimism seems to distinguish
the attitude Of Mr.. Hearst His can
didacy may affect the result by diverting
votes but he sees no reason for standing
aside In the theory that one evil may be
less than the other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05
Undisturbed Parental Faith.

'Bliggins thinks he has the smartest
children in town..
But they are always making people
uneasy by their meddlesome remarks
That's what 1 told Bliggins But die
says that's the way some of our most
prominent smart people get their reputa-
TONS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05

Old-timers who say that hazing at West
Point Is not as severe as it used to be
should be cautious in their remarks. If
there is anything West Pointer fears it
is being suspected of mollycoddleism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05

Some of the Cubans are naturally i'm
pressed with the idea that the proper
thing to do after an election is to demand
q recount
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05
The Orator.

His wisdoms welcomed east and west,
And yet. with all his mental glory,
The people out our way like best
To hear him tell funny story!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05

Assertions by the prohibition candidate
that he would if necessary call out the
navy to enforce his principles is not cal
culated to add anything to the apprehen-
sions of Mr.. Hobson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05

Nothing has been said that indicates
whether Mr.. j. Temple Graves regards
the vice presidential nomination as par
ticularly easy assignment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05

Corporations that are not permitted to
supply campaign funds are beginning to
wonder whether they are to figure merely
as innocent bystanders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05

An aviator who gets back TO earth with
out accident is very properly the recipient
of enthusiastic congratulations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05

Mr.. Tafts speech of acceptance has
been referred to as much edited. Editing
II what the majority of campaign docu-
ments most require.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05
Salute to the Union.
From the Baltimore American.

Mr. Bryan's notification day will be
opened byNa salute of forty-six guns
These are many more than a President
gets. But then. Mr.. Bryan isn't going
to be President. and SO the rule doesn't
hold
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05

1t is pretty we'll assured that Roosevelt
will get more money for writing elephant
stories than DR.. Long can command for
criticising them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05
Topic of Interest.
From the Buffalo Commercial

Listen to what e. number of men are
talking about wherever they may be gath
cred together. and chances are that they
are not discussing the political situation!
Up to date the chief interest Is the report
of business restoration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05

1t is safe to say that John D. Rockefel-
Ter would never permit an outstanding
obligation like s29.OO0,OOO to go this long
without settlement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05

No candidate now stands much of a
chance unless he can show his card Of
membership in some union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05

From the Rochester Herald.
Mr.. Roosevelt is pardonably angry, see
ing that his busting of the Standard Oil
trust ended about like his busting OF the
coal and meat trusts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05

Mr.. Fairbanks has met the Prince of
Wales, and has SO far escaped any ru-
mors that, he failed to stand firm against
the allurements of 'alf-and-'a lf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05
Right Sort of Sh. riff.
From the Baltimore Sun.
Not Busted.

Lynching in Florida must be added to
the list of dangerous occupations"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05

The candidate who waits for the pho
tographer to tell him to look pleasant has
not gotten fully acquainted with his bust
ness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05

The government OF Turkey continues to
be composed almost entirely of threats
and promises
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05
Fine Speech!

From the Boston Transcript.
Hearst's speech was in Arthur Bris
baue's most vigorous vein.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05
In Ohio.

From the Toledo Blade.
No man ever made mistake by being
born in Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05
Prayers Answered.

From the Baltimore Sun.
Praying for rain IN the rural districts
has been temporarily suspended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-05

Some democratic apprehension exists as
to whether Gov. Johnsons popularity is
of the transferable kind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18

Moreover, the future promises that
the slumbering millions of China will
awake from the lethargy of ages, and
she then will realize that the morning
dawn of fresher life and wider out
look comes to her across the broad
Pacific from free America, her truest
friend and helper. We covet no por-
ton Of her territory. We desire from
her, as from ALI nations increased
good will and that mutual respect
which knows neither buster nor
cringing on either side. Thus in this
new era of larger relations, Secretary
Taft, with his comprehension OF ma
tionaIo and international subjects,
would furnish certainty of peace
and sustained prestige. Under him,
at home and everywhere. this mighty
people would have an assured conf
dence in the secure development and
progress of the country and would
rest safe in the reliance that CHER
executive was at the helm who. In
peace or in war, would guide the des-
TIMES of the nation with strong
hand and with gentle, patriotic
heart.
And so today. in the presence or
more than ten thousand, and with the
inspiring thought of the well-nigh ten
thousand times ten thousand VINO
dwell within our borders, I nominate
for the presidency that perfect type
Of American manhood, that peerless
representative Of the noblest ideals in
our national life, William H. Taft, of
Ohio.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-18
Fabulous Fees
Charged
Delinquent Men

An eminent medical expert after de-
claring his sentiments against certain
of the medical profession who are too
ignorant or too careless in the treat
ment of men who suffer from lack of
nervous force, who become "delin-
quent," who lack proper poise and
equilibrium to act naturally and ration
ally at all times. who are nervous and
timid as women. and who are gloomy
respondent and unhappy, offers the
best prescription ever used in treating
those who have suffered nervous ex-
haustion from keeping late hours and
using tobacco. liquor. wines, etc, in
excess. People who have been under
the care Of this man say that the fees
charged are often fabulous.
The prescription is now published in
many medical journals. but to avoid the
embarrassment and heavy fees, any
man can mix 1t at home secretly, by OBJ
tanning the ingredients separately at
different drug stores. The instructions
are: In a half pint bottle get three
ounces of syrup sarsaparilla compound;
add to this one ounce compound fluid
balmwort, and let stand two hours or
more; then get in separate one ounce
packages one ounce compound essence
cardioI and one ounce tincture cado-
meme compound, and mix together;
shake well and take a teaspoonful af-
ter each meal and one at retiring. The
ingredients are much used for various
prescriptions and are pure concentra-
tons without any habit-forming drugs
Whatever.