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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24
A World Traveller.

Like Mrs. Bryan, Mrs. Taft is her
husbands intellectual comrade. When
ever Mr.. Taft takes up the study of
some problem of statecraft. though it
may be as dry as dust, Mrs. Taft pro-
ceeds to inform herself upon the same
topic. Thus she is enabled to keep
up" with her husband in all his inter
ests. She has Travelled around the
world with him and has absorbed valu-
able information in every country WIS.,
tied.
The Taft love affair was not col
lege romance. Both Mr. and Mrs.
Taft were born in Cincinnati. Their
families were neighbors and friends.
Mrs. Taft says she cannot remember
time when she did not know Will.
The children of the two families visit
ed back and forth frequently. Mrs.
Taft was Helen Heron. daughter of
John w. Heron, who used to be q
law partner Of Rutherford B. HAYES,
! president of the United States from
1877 to 1881. 1t was while young Taft
was in Yale that the interesting under.
standing between the young couple
came to point. The Cincinnati Com
mercial Gazette of June 20, 1885,. tells
of quiet home wedding at the Her
ron domicile the evening of the 10th
and gives this bit of description of the
brides costume, which should be reai
/ with interest by the women of today.
''The bride wore a charming gown o,
white silk with embroidered tablier
hes veil caught up by sprays of white
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24
Lightning Typewriter Artist.

In the earlier days Mr.. Bryan's
means were not sufficient to permit
the employment of a secretary. Mrs.
Bryan served willingly and ably in
that capacity. Though there is now
at the Bryan home an official stenogra-
pher, Mrs. Bryan still is the real pri
vate secretary of the great commoner.
There are women, it is limited, who
dictate to their husbands. Mr.. Bryan
dictates to his wife, who is anAexpert
stenographer and a lightning type
writer artist. For many years Mrs.
Bryan has taken down and typewriter
her husbands personal correspondence
and his speeches and editorials. Mr..
Bryan is rapid talker. 1t was neces
sary for his secretary to know some
system of shorthand. Mrs. Bryan ex-
amined the Pitman and other popular
systems, but found none suita BILE. Then
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24
Mistress of the White House
. Will Her Name Be
Helen Mary
Character Study Of Mrs. Bryan and Mrs. Taft Wives Of
yates and True HeIpmeets.

Three years later the organs removed
to Lincoln, Neb., and in 1888 Mrs. Bry-
an was admitted to practice in all the
courts of the state.
But she never practiced law. There
was baby In the household, Ruth,
now Mrs. Leavitt, with two little ones
of her own. Mrs. Bryan believed that
the place of a wife and mother was in
the home. Her knowledge of law en-
abled her to assist her husband in his
duties
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24
A College Romance.

! Miss Baird entered the Jacksonville
school as Junior. In the same town
and the same year William Jennings
Bryan was a Junior at Illinois college.
1t was college romance. There was
an intellectual affinity between them.
For two years they cultivated mutual
acquaintance. Three years after their
graduation there was quiet wedding
at Perry. Che date being Oct. /, 1884.
Mr. Bryan had completed his law
cburse and was beginning the practice
OF his profession In Jacksonville Liks
the average young lawyer, he was pop.
but he was intensely ambitious. Mrs.
Bryan shared his ambitions and deter
mined to be true helpneet. To that
end che began the study of law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24

I'd not forget to vote for Mr.. Bryan.
Now, what you do think of thatl''
At her home Mrs. Bryan is as busy
as her husband. Until his recent nom
nation for the presidency she took
dictation from him every morning and
typewrote his correspondence That
was the daily programme after break
fast. and an early breakfast at that.
Later In the day Mrs. Bryan had the
pleasure of debating her own CORE
spondence to her own secretary. Since
the Bryan name became so prominent
she receives all sorts of letters from
all sorts of people. all of which she
answers except those which bear the
unmistakable imprint of crankism.
Tasteful but Quiet Dressers.
Both Mrs. Taft and Mrs Bryan dress
tastefully. but quietly. On a recent
trip abroad Mrs. Taft made worlds
record in quick shopping. She was in
. Paris three hours. During that time
she laid in large supply of new
gowns, bonnats and other articles OF
apparel These are for important
functions. When at home Mrs. Taft
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24

lilacs, and she carried a bouquet CT
sweet peas and lilies of the valley"
There were no bridesmaids and no
best man. Only the families of the
bride and groom and few intimate
friends were present. Truly demo-
cratic wedding that, The Tafts sailed
for Europe on the City of Berlin and
passed their honeymoon in England.
Brilliant Musician.
After her college course Mrs. Taft
found that she had developed a life
long passion for music. She contin-
ued to cultivate her musical abilities
For seven years she was president of
the Cincinnati Symphony orchestra.
She believes that the government
should do something toward the en-
couragement of music and the other
aesthetic arts In all the busy years
of her husbands official career. with
its frequent journeys from place to
place. Mrs. Taft has kept up her Inu-
sic" so TO speak She plays brilliant
~ and sings well
If Mrs. Bryan has any special study
1t is German. She has been a diligent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-03
And Yet Nevertheless.

From the Baltimore Sun.
Is there any member OF tn, democratic
convention who, being about - Image in
a business enterprise which required at its
mead a man who could arouse public con-
fidence at the start. would select Il man
who had failed twice in the same bust
ness II the $50 delegates at the Denver
convention were choosing general in
time of 20 lead them i'll battle. would
their choice fall upon leader who had
been beaten i'll every campaign In which
he had been In command? Is Il not the
rule in business and in war 10 selec: for
the highest posts men WHO have qualities
which heget confidence? Does the wis"
merchant. the farmer, the manufactures
ever take any important step without con-
sidering earnestly beforehand what tn.
results Of that step will be" Does gov
eminent select as the general tn command
its forces In the final test of strength
against its foes officer whose record is
one of unbrokcn defeats? Do the men in
the ranks. who bear the brunt of the bat
tie feel confidence in general who has
lost all Of his battles? Ii the delegates to
the Denver convention had assembled not
for political purposes. but to organize "A
national industrial enterprise, would they
name as the executive Il man who had
failed uniformly to achieve success III the
past"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-03
The Hearst Recount.

u begins 10 iook a. T. Mr.. Hearst az
rtc "ontestant for Mayor McCleilans Of
1ce had START the recount OF the votes
cast III Novcnlbeg. 1905. with his best ma
,~r'ai. Vt the rate est ablsied Oh the first
day o. the recount Mr.. Hearst stood TO
win tire mayoralty by at least 5000 plu-
yalty. In order TO carry the election by
4 few hundreds he would have TO main
tain an average net gain of about two
votes from each ballot box. there being
some lY4S boxes in all. After TIL. first
day the average net gain per box began
TO drop. until yesterday twenty-five boxes
were opened and Hearst gained only
twenty votes net on the day. an average
or less than one vote to the box. Forty
eight boxes have now been opened and
Mr. Hearst has from them gained 1U9
votes N all. an average of little more
than two and one-qtarter votes per box.
While this gives Hearst still IA margin
over his needs. the shrirkagc OF his av-
erage begins TO acquire II Significance
By no means pleasing to his supporters.
The suggestion is strong that certain
election districts where frauds were car
ricd on somewhat brazenly by the Tam
many organization. have been exploited
az typical Of the whole greater New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-03
The Motion Picture Shows.

Ii IS very much to be desired that means
be found 10 regulate the pictures shown
at the iive-cent theaters which have dur
ing the past few months sprung up like
mushrooms In this city. According to the
testimony given to the Commissioners by
men and women of the highest standing
III Washington. soma OF these shows are
unwholesome in thc~kSt degree. and their
cheapncss and easy accessibility TO spec
tators Of all ages and classes render them
a source of positive evil to the community.
Orders have already been given tn the
police to keep an eye on these places, but
IL is obvious that merely casual super
vision over the screens will avail little or
nothing in the way of suppressing the un-
wholesome influence. What is needed IS
ii systematic daily scrutiny of the cheap
theat.rs 30 that the Commissioners can
be assured Al all times that tn. regula-
tons are being observed and the public
decency is not being offended in any de-
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territory. whereas II may be that these
were exceptional cases where the cleo
tions officers were rather unusually venal
o. especially ignorant. In the later re-
count Mcclellan has gained almos, as
frequently as Hearst. the changes from
Que column TO another having been or
dercd Oh the strength of improperly
marked ballots rather than the deliberate
miscounting Of the votes. Justice Lam
bert who Is sitting i'll charge Of the re-
count has uniformly ruled that the intent
OF the voter shall govern In all uues-
tionable cases unless it Is obvious that
the voter has attempted to mark his ballot
in some distinctive way to Identify him
to tho vote buyer. In the recount It
compelled 10 throw out number of
Hearst ballots for questionable marking,
the deduction in some minds being that
maybe there We're queer doingS on both
sides in November. 1905.
At the present rate of progress, although
the boxes are being reopened more rap
ids than at first. il Will be several months
before the recount is completed. and it
would not be at all surprising i: the whole
enterprise were abandoned If the Hearst
percentage OF gam SnOuId continue 10
diminish as IT has been shrinking for sew
eral days. But whether the gains rise
or fall. the recount is proving IL costly
experience for the men who sitting
as Jurors. Theirs is a purely periunctory
service. aud ii is absurd that they should
BE- required 10 sit day after day while
tt" real work is being done by the re-
count officials and the court. One man
has already lost his position because of
his protracted jury service. and another.
il is reported. has suffered So severely
in business that il is doubtful whether
H.. wiz. ever he able to regain the lost
ground. II would seem To be the part of
justice TO dismiss these men while the
case. is dragging through its present math-
ematical stage and reas assemble them when
the returns are perfected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-03
The Police and the Black Hand.

The police chiefs association is in ses-
sion at Detroit. and Ii is announced that
one of the subjects to be discussed is the
suppression of the black hand blachma!l
enterprise. This is one of the most i'm
nortant subjects now before the police
OF this country. Whether the black hand
demands made upon Italians of means
are sent from a distinct organization or
merely take that form because OF the
terror which the name inspires and are
the work OF individual blackma.ers Is not
known. But It is significant that the vic
Tins are almost invariably people OF the
same nationality. and the supposition is
rI.st there In some form OF secret organi-
Zstion al work il the larger cities Of
this country.
Numerous dynamite explosions have
been attributed to the black hand agents.
!. and If the evidence IN these cases is trust
worthy the threat TO use violence if the
demands are not met is NOT al IDLE one
The police have found the greatest diff
Guilty in persuadine the italian residents
OF the cities TO report iInme diately when
they receive threatening letters in order
that the cases may he handled effectively
from headquarters. Those chosen as VIE
of their prosecutors, even when assured
by the police that they will be protected.
It is apparently hard to persuade tie
~ell-to-do Italian that by hearty co-opcra-
ton with the police they can stamp out
CHS evil in a very short time The prob
lem before the police cLieIs at Detroit is
10 find some way to win the confidence
u the class from whom the black handlers
select their objects OF attention There
can be 70 effective crusade against this
mysterious secret body Of blackmai,crs
Until such relations lrN established The
fact. however. that only Italians are al
~5ected by this condition does not less
tie duty OF the police to persist IN their
effort. Nobody can tell how far the sue
:ess OF the black hand movement as a
neayis OF extortion has already inspired
taer criminals. Certainly thu law has
p~en weakened in the cities i,y the re-
oeased outrages perpetrated n the name
~ this criminal conspiracy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-03
Oregon.

The result in Oregon is slightly mixed
A republican triumph is dashed Win ''''
victory OF popular democratic cahhi-
date for United States senator IN u
roll giving Ire state 10 the repup't'Uas
81, the state ticket. the legislature. d'h
the two places in the House OF repre-
se,tatives. instructions are voted ter a
democrat to succeed AR Fulton III the
Senate
Gov. Ci,amherltins victory iS personal.
II cannot be otherwise explained. Re-
publicans voted for him knowing MS
roIitlcs and that AS Seuator lie would
art with the democratic party. those
who took this stand Pat his personality
gbove party considerations Thcre could
have been no understanding to the con-
frarv for Coy Charlberlain's character
and popularity repel the bare susges-
ijon.
: Should these instructions be obcyed:
Undoubtedly. Illogical as the result IL.
II represents the popular will. and "urs
IL government by the majority. The peo-
ple of Oregon have spoken. with fuli
knowledge OF the matter before them.
They knew Gov Chamberlain's political
views and the duties of the office to which
A preference for him to represent them in
the Senate for the next six years.
Immediately, however. it is suggested
that the instructions voted should be dis
regarded. and d republican sent to the
Senate If this should he done the In
jury 10 the republican party of Oregon
will be far greater than any computable
from the loss of seuatorsliip. Bad
sait, is always in the end punished
severely. in politics as in other things.
Last winter instructions were violated in
Kentucky In a senatorial election by four
democratic members OF tho Legislature.
and since then TIN. democratic party OF
the state has been In 4 turmoil on the
subject. Next week a state convention
will meet 10 choose delegates to Denver.
and q clash is expected. very bitter
feeling exists. and the friends of Gov.
Beckham who arc likely to control the
convention. may make it warm for those
who counseied and assisted iii his defeat
for the Senate. Every effort Is being made
TO proven: an outbreak. and Mr. Bryan
ha. been appealed to in the interests OF
harmony and is advising harmony.
although he supported Gov. Bcckhams
senatorial candidacy. and at the time de-
nounced the men who deserted him.
The vote on the senatorship in Oregon is
close auI this may lend itself to the
schemes o. Gov Chamberlain's Oppo-
nents But ii would he as unwisc to
count MIN out on the popular vote as to
reject him IN the legislature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-03
John Mitchell and Politics.

john Mitchell is reported 10 BE- in re-
ceptive mood about tine democratic nom
ination for governor OF Illinois. and as
likely 10 make some definite announce
ment on the 18th instant at the meeting
al Springfield OF the Illinois Federation Of
Labor He Is in health again. and could
make vigorous campaign
Mr.. Mitchell's worst encmy-if he has all
enemy In the word-could well advise him
TO take this step. 1t would greatly i'm
pair his influence and usefulness a cit
izen and leader among men. narrowing
the scope of his activities. He would give
up TO party what is intended. and he has
been using, for mankind. The labor lead
er. who with his heart i'll the cause OF la
Dor has served that cause SO broadly and
SO well, would become but "a politician. OPP
Grating on political lines and according TO
the requirements of party. He would be-
come one among many scramblers. and
soon be under charges of personal amb-
ton and selfisilness.
AS labor leader Nh Mitchell has
achieved q large measure of success. He
has shown conservatism and clear-head-
edness. and a spirit of fairness in all the
negotiations in which he has participated.
Both sides have trusted him. Probably no
one man has done so much as a friend
and mediator for. those who work with
their hands for wages.
Now il is proposed that Mr.. Mitchell
use the influence thus acquired for polIti-
cal purposes. There was ,hint Of poll
tics while he was busy. Nobody asked his
politics. and but few could have known
his political leaning Republicans and
. democrats alike followed him and held
up his hands. and were wise In doing So
Would republicans In Illinois who have
followed and supported Mr.. Mitchell as a
labor leader follow and support him as
candidate for political office? If he
runs for governor he will stand iii part on
the Denver platform. and be d factor In
the fight for q democratic President and
Il democratic House of Representatives.
VIII that recommend him to labor men
who may have accepted the Chicago
platform and who favor Il revision OF the
tariff on the lines OF protection Mr..
Mitchell in those circumstances will be
pledged. not by his labor record which
is excellent or BY his personal feelings
as to labors future interests. but Ivy his
political company and what that signifies
The November election will probably
show tina; upon the broad question of
politics Iaboring men DO their own think
ing and divide other men do on issues
of national concern. And fortunate Will
IL be for them and FOR the country If
they long continue that policy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-03
Davis.

Senator Davis Will send dispatch
about holding the fort at Denver. He is
not coming. The democrats of Arkansas
have willed otherwise. They may have
erred. Mr.. Davis thinks SO. But the de-
cision IS final Still. there is consolation.
Mr.. Davis is Tor Mr. Bryan and so are
the Arkansas delegates Tie laen who
when the states name is called ~ Denver
will respond are pledged to the fortunes OF
the peerless leader. How tickle is publ:
favor. But Yesterday the name of Davis
carried everything before ii III Arkansas.
Now 1t does not appear to advantage even
In Il police court. VIII six years bring
about change" Mr.. Davis has that
much time In the Senate. and his pro-
claimed purpose Is to devote the greater
part Of it to swatting the trusts. and res
cuiug the country from its perils.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-03
The Recount.

From the New York Tribune.
The mayoralIy recount = not Proving
the validity Of Mr.. Hearst's claim To mar
tyrlom. The average gain for Mr.. Hearst
in each ballot box. which started out
bravely at IL. dropped to little more
than . Yesterday. and il Is falling off 50
RAPIDLY that il threatens soon to dtsap-
pear entirely. Indeed. in tho sixteen
boxes counted yesterday morning there
was a net loss oI thre. votes for Mr..
Hearst The prospect is that ii the
whole city is recounted very little change
will be made IN the mayors plurality
and that change is just as likely [" prove
a gain as a loss. No Indications of fraud
have been found in the boxes go far cS-
amined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-03
Giving Them Credit.

.'You know" said the distinguished
oriental who m,nifests much curiosity!
that the Chinese discovered the art of
printing from type thousands of years
ago..
Yes replied the man VINO was oeinS
interviewed. And incidentally. / don't
doubt that they were the original N
yentors of the interrogation point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-03

gree Plain clothes men should be de-
tailed to make the rounds of the shows.
not merely visiting each once a day. but
going back and forth. and the various
members of the squad checking Oh one
another 10 make sure that there il no
lapsa from the standard OF prophet!
which may be established.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-03
TIE O1A1 has . regular and psxrna-
nsnt Family Circulation much more
than thu combined circulation OF the
othsf Washington dailis0. Az News
ana Advertising Medium 1t has no
competitor.

DIN order to avoid dslsys on account
OF personal absence letters to TIE
STAB should not DO addressed to any
individual connected with the ONCE. but
simply 70 TIE STAR, or to the Ed1tor1sl
or Dusinsss Department, according to
tenor or purpose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-03
Justice Harlan. Golfer,
the New York World.

From The New York WOr1J
Old Tom Norris of st. Andrews Is dead
with his golfing honors thick upon him
But in Justice Harlan ut seventy five
making Il round of the links with "A strnkc
for each year of his age Washington has
a veteran amateur golfer IN whom Il feels
q Unsuitable pride.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-03

senator jeff Davis might be pardoned
for showing signs of acquiring u chronic
Crouch Gained in the street OF his home
town and sciled OF his golden chance TO
tilibuster. he has now been denied u place
on the Arkansas Denver delegation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-03

Tie latest plans of the Department OF
Justice involve the mulctiug Of the
Standard Oil Company in the sum cf $GS,
OU. 600 in rebat" fines Uncle Sam IS q
cheerful creditor. He is willing To add to
tie account even though tie $4,000. Ool
tine remains unpaid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-03
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON
Inconsistency.

MY physician is a very inconsistent
man" said the heat sufferer.
I'm what way
He advised me to keep perfectly quiet
and avoid all excitement and then invited
me to 80 with him 10 the base ball game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-03
Monotony.

Long comes de summer
Hyuh II is once mo-:
Thought we had II finished
Most Il year ago.
Long come de twilight
To chase de sun away:
Getting things all ready
For another day.
An SO we keeps age.
Like ives punished i our sins:
\ job ain finished
Fore another one L"2trs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-03
Conserves His Wad.

From the Brooklyn STANDARD Union.
However. nobody ever noticed Mr.. w.
J. Bryan loosening mp his wad sufficiently
to make any campaign contributions that
would amount to scandal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-03

Mr. Peary is said to be contemplating
the discovery Of the south pole as soon as
he has gained the north one. He has no'
vet announced what he plans to do when
he has located both of them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-03
A Menace Unchecked.

The germs now gaily shout "Hurrah.
We still may smile and seek TO slaughter.
Since ne'er local option law
Prohibits ice cream soda water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-03

Senator tulberSop would be more in
tcrested in Mr. Bryan's selection OF him
as a second choice Ii he were sure OF the
Nebraskans despair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-03

Washington parents cannot he per-
suaded that Il foreign foe will ever gain a
footnold on American soil. as they watch
their sons go through the High School
Cadet drill.