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Evening star., 1908-01-14
"Lou" Pawn.

Lou" Payn of New York at the White
House? Well, in the lingo of the old al
manac. about this time look out for just
such calls Mr.. Payn is practical poll
tican o. the old school-anti-everything
now associated with progress in our poll
ties. He has had his ups and downs for
half century, principally ups. in the
New York field-confessedly the most diff
ficult of all fields. OF recent years his
downs have multiplied. until little remains
of his former power. Still he lives, and
still he takes an interest in the game o..
course Mr.. Payn talked no politics yes
terday. He says SO himself. People meet
ing him think as little Of politics as they
do of water when they see fish. Mr. Payn
was just passing through town and called
to pay his respects. What would visiting
politicians do in this town withoU. that
blessed phrase.
Evening star., 1908-01-14
Cuba.

The program announced by Secretary
Taft for Cuba seems to meet all the re-
quirements of the case 1t is quite i'm
portant that we should not withdraw too
soon as that we should not withdraw at
all. We certainly have not been there too
long; and fourteen more months should
cause the Cubans no impatience. The i'm
portant point for us is to be sure that
everything is in order before we surrender
the reins.
Cuba. by the reports, is in good condi-
tion Her crops have been satisfactory.
and her treasury shows surplus. Her
population has increased. and foreign in
vestments have multiplied. All of this
makes for hopefulness. Why should it
not continue? 1t will continue, of course,
If the Cubans. when once more in control.
regulate their affairs with less regard to
partisan advantages than to the general
welfare. Applying an adjuration once en-
ployed here at home. they must raise less
hades and more sugar If they would
tread the pathway of prosperity.
The United States was criticised by the
opponents of President Palma on a charge
that 1t practically forced him on the Gu
ban people. His long residence in this
intimate touch with his own people which
was necessary to the duties of president
of the new republic. He played while in
office more for American approval than
for the approval of Cuba The result was
failure He remained strong in the con-
ndence of Americans, but acquired no
strength with the Cubans
Whatever there may have been to this
charge, the Palma chapter is closed
America has no favorite now All it de-
slres in the second president of Cuba is
the ability to meet the duties of the Office
and friendly disposition toward this
country. Cuba should be first in his heart
and mind, but at all times as the ally un-
der the Platt amendment of the govern
ment which made Cuba as a republic DOS
sible. He cannot serve his own people
We'll without serving us well, and vice
versa. For another failure. requiring in
tervention again by the United States, and
Cuba as an independent state win proba-
bly, disappear from the map.
Gov. Magoon's work is praised. as IL
deserves. As for the governors future
there is time enough to consider that No
cabinet vacancy exists now, but a seat at
the table of President Taft, if things
should shape tnat way, would be a re-
ward highly satisfactory to the people of
this country. who have come to place a
substantial valuation on the man who like
Secretary Taft himself has served well in
every post to which he has been called.
Evening star., 1908-01-14
The Cuban Experiment.
From the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
The people of the United States have
reason to be proud of those chapters in
their recent history treating or their rela-
tions with Cuba. 1t would have been diff
ficult after the war of 1898 to find an in
telHgent European conversant with for
eign affairs who did not firmly believe
that our government intended to hold
Cuba permanently, and that statements to
the contrary were not intended to be taken
seriously. But we kept our word by help
ing to establish the independence of the
Cuban republic. and only returned 10 the
island on the urgent appeal of its people,
when their government found its problems
too difficult for solution without further
aid.
The provisional administration of Gov.
Magoon has met those problems and
solved most of them, and when we next
leave the Cubans to take charge OF their
own affairs their house will be In order.
Its maintenance will then depend upon
themselves.
Evening star., 1908-01-14
Army Reforms.
From the New York Tribune.

Gen, Bell would stimulate effort and re-
ward industry and diligence by creating a
new grade-that of warrant oficer-out-
ranking the present non-commissioned
grades. The opening of these posts of
higher dignity and better pay to competi-
ton among the enlisted men would, dle
thinks, offer a fairer opportunity for adj
yancement to the capable soldier than he
now enjoys and induce him to persevere
in the service, thus creating a large per-
manent staff of subordinate officers on
whose shoulders the task of maintaining
the morale and efficiency of the men
would largely fall. 1t is military axiom
that the quality of it's >non-commissioned
officers determines the quality of an army.
and any workable plan to raise the stand
ards of experience and fitness for these
all-important Intermediates should be cor
daily welcomed.
Evening star., 1908-01-14
Rotten Fire Hose.

Another commentary on the government
of the city of New York may be read In
the published accounts OF the recent 4th
avenue fire. Forty-five lengths of fire
hose burst while the fight against this
fire was in progress. 1t is reported that
the New York Board of Fire Under
writer's yesterday took up in earnest the
question of rotten hose and made a par
tial round of the fire companies engaged
al this fire to examine the hose. Condi-
tions turned out to be even worse than
was expected.
The Merchants Association of New
York has addressed letter to Mayor Nc
CleIan in which it is said that:
The extraordinary inefficiency of the
hosc-aS once more demonstrated at the
recent fire on 4th avenues such that
had strong wind been blowing on that
occasion CaS was rather to be expected
at this season of the Year, that sweeping
contiagration which the merchants of
this city so much fear might very well
have occurred.
we unqualfiedly indorse the recon-
mendationS in the report recently con-
Veyed to the fire commissioner by the
New York Board of Fire Underwriters
and most strongly urge that such appro-
priation be made Immediately sas will
properly equip the fire department with
nose. the specifications for which shall
not initiate against securing material of
the byst quality
The fire department of New York is
one of the city departments which is sell
dom involved in scandal 1t is not even
now charged that this department is re-
sponsibe for having lines of rotten hose
II is not plausible that firefghters would
provide themselves with unsafe supplies.
Most likely the fault will be found out
side of the department. but wherever
found ii should be quickly rectified and
the presence of rotten hose in fire de-
partnIent MADE Impossible.
Evening star., 1908-01-14

United states magazine rifle and the ad
vantages of the pointed bullet were ex-
planned to him. He also visited the ar
senal where thousands of rifles are stored
for emergency s,-a
More significance attaches to this sim
pie news message than to reams of Che
foo and Shanghai literature.
Evening star., 1908-01-14

1t is strange that a man who has had to
know as much about finance as Grover
Cleveland should have been even slightly
embarrassed over any of his bank ac-
counts.
Evening star., 1908-01-14

ssIn 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 20
tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1908-01-14

The chances are that Senator j. Davis
will again consent to be his own en-
thusiastic auditor.
Evening star., 1908-01-14
Grosvenor as an Independent.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
Gen. Grosvenor of Ohio announces that
he will run on an independent ticket for
Congress next fall. Gen. Grosvenor as
standard bearer of political independence
will be a sight for gods and men.
Evening star., 1908-01-14
Stayed at Home.
From Puck

From Puck
AS result of blue Sunday in Gotham
a great many husbands have become
very we'll acquainted with their wives
and children.
Evening star., 1908-01-14

1t is still asserted that hydrophobia is
largely an imaginary disease. But, as SEN
satienal writer's demonstrate, the magma
ton. when it goes wrong. is exceedingly
hard to cure.
Evening star., 1908-01-14

If Congress manages to keep ME-
Williams and Mr.. De Almond apart Tor
the rest of the session it must be re-
garded as having accomplished some
thing
Evening star., 1908-01-14
Freshly Baked Cakes.

We are baking continuously throughout
the day. under the fullest public inspec-
tion. from really home-style receipts.
Every ingredient is the Choicest and
purest possible to obtain. All milk used
is from our own farm. Orders will be ac-
cepted for special bakings and any de-
sired idea worked out. Among the re1u-
lar variety are: Gold. Loaf. Sponge, An
gel. Layer two and three and desired
fillings), Devil. Nut. Fruit and Pound.
FROM 25c up.
Fifth floor.
Evening star., 1908-01-14

Slender girls are said To be fashionable
However. the fact that provisions are to
be cheaper may change all that
Evening star., 1908-01-14
Perfectlv Peaceful.

80 you have decided to leave your man
ager?" said the interviewer.
Yes answered the prima donna.
Quarrel with your manager?"
mo, indeed. But the only way to avoid
one is for us to separate
Evening star., 1908-01-14

Gov Johnson is very strong with the
Scandinavian vote-the terrible SWede OF
politics.
Evening star., 1908-01-14

Carrie Nations disappointment may
be due to seeing SO much prohibition
prevalent for which she cannot claim
responsibility.
Evening star., 1908-01-14

There still seems to be lurking sus-
picion that Judge Parker may cut loose
and say something startling.
Evening star., 1908-01-14

One of the most gruesome features OF
the Thaw trial is the enjoyment that so
many people seem to derive from it.
Evening star., 1908-01-14

Admiral Brownson is not saying any
thing His exit was dramatic, but he
is not in a position to make curtain
calls.
Evening star., 1908-01-14

1t took mind trained in the law to
give Schmitz and Ruef good opinion
of themselves.
Evening star., 1908-01-14

Mr.. Rockefeller has not indicated which
university gets the S29.o0o 600 he has not
paid the government
Evening star., 1908-01-14

Speaker Cannon is singularly Success
full in absorbing large amount or
power without being alluded to as a
cZar.
Evening star., 1908-01-14
Candles, Shades,
Cuirasses and Innings,
Kitchen and Laundry
WOOdenWare, etc.

We are showing a most COM
prehensive line of Woodenware,
of excellent quality, at moderate
prices, and. enumerate few of
the many sizes in the various
Evening star., 1908-01-14
All-Yale Ticket.

From the New York SUM-
Taft and Woodruff. heavyweight and
bantam, the All-Yale ticket; rah! rah!
rah!
Evening star., 1908-01-14
Everybody Agrees.

From the Baltimore American.
1t is to be hoped that the grip germs
were all drowned yesterday.
Evening star., 1908-01-14
No RESPITE.

Still discomfort is knocking at our door !;
Complaint is loud and strong.
The fierce mosquito scarce Is gone before
The grip germ comes along.
Evening star., 1908-01-14

Miller Oil Heaters, smokeless
and odorless. $3.50, $500 and
$500 each. |
Cocoa Door Mats. soc to $I.7a
each.
Wool Border Door Mats. $I.5o
to $3.25 each.
Rubber Door Mats. SI.ys to
$I.75 each. J
Fifth door.
Evening star., 1908-01-14
The Cynic.

The Cyn1c.
"I wonder if the people in Mars are
speculating on whether this earth is In
habited by people of superior intelli-
gence?''
NO" answered Mr.. Cumrox. IF they
have any facilities for accurate observa-
tion they probably announce merely that
this earth is populated, and let 1t go at
that" ~.
Evening star., 1908-01-14

IF a man wifi a Million said Uncle
Eben. Listens to all de advice he gifts
bout what to do wifi it. he ain got no
time to answer questions bout now ne
got it,
Evening star., 1908-01-14
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Problems.

Problems.
'Why pay rent?' asked the agent for
suburban homes.
THAT isn't the topic of immediate I'M
portance, answered the tenant. Ihe
question is How pay rent?
Evening star., 1908-01-14

We offer a lot Of choice quality
Imported Decanters, with cut
neck and shoppers.
soc each. Regular value, $I.oo.
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newspapers country
opposed they support the Nebra
han year.
~ reply
W support Bryan
~ uou very unDsuocratie Republican sheet
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Basis of Canine Judgment.

One OF our correspondents offered
yesterday the curious. the interesting
the novel. and We think the untrue.
suggestion that dogs make their well.
known and often highly inconyenient
mistakes In judging strangers. be-
cause the dogs themselves have been
divided into as many castles as there
are differences OF social status among
their masters. AS soon. he said. as
one cave man rose above the others
and began 10 live in a hut-and TO
look down on the unprogressive tro-
glodytes in consequence soon did
the hut mans dog begin 10 bark at
everybody whose dress revealed in
clusion in the lower class. and the
animals have kept up the same prin-
cipie OF discrimination ever since.
That, now. Is fine theory. and
there's little doubt that dogs. even
more often than their masters. arc
much influenced by mere appearance
We, ourselves, however, and We have
met many dogs. never saw bit OF
difference in this respect between the
poor mans dog, the dog OF the man In
comfortable circumstances. and the
dog OF the man Of wealth. They all
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suspect just about the same sort OF
stranger and all are more OF less will
ing 10 give the benefit OF the doub'
10 anybody who bears the outward
evidences OF respectability and good
intentions No dog pays the slight
est attention 10 the dress OF his own
master Or To other members OF his
immediate circle OF human acquaint
ances-except as their clothing may
indicate intention 10 go somewhere
where the dog may or may not fol-
low-but all dogs dislike raggedy Wis
itors and visitors with bundles. and
they especially detest garbage men.
Their preferences between strans
ers 10 human eyes equally reassuring
between one postman and another
for instance-are. and probably al
ways will remain. beyond human com
prehension That the dog is really
a snob, that he really judges by what
we call mere superficialities, we are
able TO disbeiieve. though the EVIL
dence Is much against him. Were II
not for the fact that some dogs will
welcome the advances OF person
whose proffers OF friendship other
dogs retect--this does happen, though
not often-we would boldly assert
that there is always something wrong
or mean or dangerous about those for
whom the dogs have all instructive
and permanent antipathy. Guess we II
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He Was the Parents.

He Was the Parents.
Little Bertram had always lOnged
for live pet, but as he lived IN an
apartment building. ne had 10 be sat
isfied with toy animals.
Later his parents moved to the coun
try and Bertram became the happy
possessor OF kitten. he hugged II
close. and remarked. AT last | am
the parents OF living creature
Put More In.
One morning. just before starting
TO school. little Bobbie. aged six years,
VAS watching his mamma put up his
noon lunch. Suddenly he said; Nam.
ma. wish you'd let Katie put up my
lunch instead OF doing II yourself
Won't you?"
ITS 10 trouble, my dear"
Il know"
Then why"
Cause mamma, she's got bet
ter appetite than you, an she puts
more in"
For Jones' Cat.
A cat belonging TO Mrs. Jones ha!
caused great annoyance to the small
boys of the neighborhood by killing
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BY WEEK JONES.
At the Bottom Of the Sea.

The diver descended slowly
through the translucent green wat
er.
He was alone in the vast silences
OF the ocean.
He wished he was back where he
could get bottle OF beer.
Suddenly huge dark object loomed
before his startled gaze.
II was giant octopus
The monster fastened It's tentacles
around the diver In vain the victim
struggled: the grasp merely frightened
around him, and " was but a ques-
ton OF seconds when he would drown
At this moment the despairinS
mans eyes perceived dimly an ap'
preaching object.
10 was a man armed 10 the teeth
With few swift strokes the new
conner reached the scene or the strug
gle. and. with deftness born Of
some practice. throttled the octopus
Reaching the surface. the dlNef
gasped who are you"
'T'-repl!ed the stranger am
Theodore Roosevelt, ex-president 'oi
the United States
On the Mountain Peak.
YEARLY the little band OF mountain
GERS pressed up the steep slopes OF
the Skyscraperhorn, unheedigg tn
taunts OF the little urchins who -
deled in purest Swiss.
Get a balloon"
Not a member OF the party was
forced TO climb mountains for II"
ing. Each was doing IL for amus9
ment. Three OF the original party hab
already amused themselves all ne
could stand, having fallen over a 500
foot precipice during the ascent Of
Mont Pink
Dodglng vast avalanche by fan
ming IL aside with a comic supplement-
the little party bridged crevasse
with a spare ham sandwich and press
ed onward and upward.
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GRAMMAR NnOOl bIOlodr
BY WEEK JONES.

The Elephant.
The El.e. plant is found at Re,pub.
n-can conventions. Because IL Is a
nice o-be-di-ent animal IL Is allowed
into other cir-cus-es as we'll Phinl
OF that--a free pass 10 the circus for
o-be-dience' VIII you not do quickly
what you are told by your parents
when you learn this?
The Elephant has trunk al one
end end OF him and tail at the
other This is Fortunate for him
because II he had trunk at each
end he would be trying to walk back.
ward and forward al the same time.
His trunk is used for fielding buns.
peanuts. etc. Without II he would
have 10 lie down on his side and wris.
gle when he wanted To eat anything.
The Elephant is famed for being
able TO pick up a pin with his trunk,
which seems waste OF time because
he has nothing 10 pin up with one.
lie Is often pitied because he cannot
climb tree, although there is 70
reason why he should. as an Eie-
plant would merely look Ii-dic.
u.lous trying To perch upon a twig
Does not Biology inspire deep
thoughts ia those who study il?
The Sheep.
The Sheep is an animal clad in a
coat made up OF three parts cotton
and one part wool, known tor short
as Atwood When Young the Sheep
Is known as Lamb III II appears on
the bill OF fare.
In real life the Lamb is a very joy
Gus creature. jumping gay-ly and
skipping mer.ri-ly under the cold eye
OF the man with the carving knife. SO
the guileless investor rejoi-ces and
gam-hols under the eye Of the stock
nia-nip-u-la-tor.
The Sheep is silly animal. and II
one d a flock jumps over a gate all
the others will follow. Man kind Is
never guilty OF such folly
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What the Little One Will Say.
From the August Deiineator.

some OF their pets. SO they decided
Ia set a trap for il. Dwight. little
boy OF seven, with a very tender heart.
was much afraid some innocent cat
would suffer SO printed the following
notice and yinned Il on the trap:
This is for Jones cat only III
.s3s|
Guess David Would.
Four.year-old Joe is very proud OF
bible stories, and evidently follows
the example OF his bestowed hero AZ
TO meditation in the night watches
He Weakened his mother one night.
after midnight. with the question
Mamma, where Is David now"
In heaven, / guess. Joe
will | go TO heaven when | die"
Il hope SO. joe
Mamma the little voice was very
eager now. do you s'pose when | get
there David will just let me hold his
sliIg-shot a little while?"
i;
The Cats Pins.
Martha had tormented Dinah her
kind old cat, for more than half
hour without an interval OF peace.
when she gave Dinah's tail such an
unmerciful pull that the poor old cat
decided that forbearance had ceased
TO be a virtue, so she resorted TO her
claws for the first time In her life
when with the child Dinah gave
Marthas little fat hand such a scratcN
that the blood fairly trickled. and she
with tears and blood streaming. went
TO Dinah with all the wrath in her
voice she could command and said.
Give me those pins out OF your hand
this minute, miss" /.
kSi.
Thought She Knew Him.
A short time ago "a surgeon had three
leg amputations In a week. The un'
usual number caused talk in the sur.
geon's household, and his little daugh.
ter Dorothy was greatly interested.
A few days after the last operation the
surgeons wife and little Dorothy were
rummaging In the attic. In trunk
was found a daguerreotype depicting
girl about eight years Of age. The
portrait, through a popularity OF pose.
showed only one leg OF the subject
the other being doubled up under her.
Whose picture Is that, mammal"
asked Dorothy.
Mine IL was taken when | was q
child not much older than you are
now"
Did you know papa them"
mo. dear. Why do you ask?''
Il thought maybe you did, cause
you've only got one leg"
-!
Ready for the Dollar.
Marjorie, aged nine, had not been
having very satisfactory reports from
school. Her father finally said, Mar
jorie, for the first hundred you get
I'll give you a dollar" Time went on
and the reward could not be claimed.
One day the child was taken violently
Ill. Her mother sent for the doctor.
When he had gone, Marjorie said,
Mamma, am / very ill?"
mo, dear; your temperature is
little over a hundred, but the doctor
thinks you will be all right In day
or So"
Smiles broke through Marjorie's
tears.
Now. mamma. I can have my dol,
lar. Papa said he would give Il to
me IL I could get hundred in any.
thing"
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Saturday. July H.,
1903.
The Wandering X

Carelessly passing a frozen youth.
whose icy hand still grasped a ban
ner with the strange device Excel
sior,"/ and melting the snow before
them-with safety matches. TO avoiG
a conflagration-the mountaineers
joyfully yodeled their greetings to tn"
summit. which now showed close
above them. To their intense amaze
ment. a voice replied from the ex'
treme pinnacle OF the Skyscraperhorh'
who are YOU" beloved all tho
members OF the party together
"I"-replied the strange hsurs'
flourlshing a brotherless alpenstock--
II am Theodore Roosevelt, ex'pres''
dent OF the United States"
In the Shadow OF Pixies Peak.
All was silence in the great Demo
cratic convention hall.
One could have heard tray of
glassware drop
Col. McGrufy had just concluded ~
ringing speech and was about 10 place
I'm nomination the unknown then con
cealed behind curtain.
Pulling aside the bunting. he DIS
closed kingly figure.
Who are YOU" cried the dele
gates.
"T'-replied the unknown am
Theodore Roosevelt, ex-president or
the United States.
On the Range
The bunch was stampeded
ValnIy the boys tried TO head Off
the maddened steers.
The whole herd was headed straight
for the edge OF the Tres Doughnueces
precipice.
Just as the foremost steer reached
the edge. n figure In cowboy costume
rose from the ground and pushed th'
animals back into safety.
who are YOU" painted the aston
ished cowboys.
"I-replied the stranger am
Theodore Roosevelt, ex-president Or
the United States
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Awakenings.

What do we know. in truth. about our
sleep? Az
Only that dreams sometimes, pursuing.
creep
over the unseen bound we call awak-
snin6.
Know that we gained refreshment or
unrest.
Whether the dream or waking more
was blest.
And that there came change when
day was breaking
What do we know about our littls
life
Its toll and pleasure. misery and strife.
What shall we know when we have
passed its portal?
Perhaps we shall remember that we
dreamed,
That time with sweet or troubled Wis.,
ions teefned.
When we are wide awake. alive. I'm
mortal
Ethel NJ. Coleman, in the Century.
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Danger Ahead.

take chances and assert it anyway
New York Times.