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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-26
WHERE THE TROUBLE LIES.

It's very foolish to complain.
II doesn't sOothe an ache or pain
There's nothing that a man can gam,
That / have noticed, by II.
grumbler Ia an awful bore.
Who makes his neighbors sick ana sore,
But all the same / grumble more
Or less. I don't deny 1t.
It's foolish to procrastinate.
It's well to do things soon as late.
But / would always sooner wait
Than instantly take action.
It's wrong to be extravagant.
! like to save, but then l can't.
And spending money Is, you'll grant,
A sort of satisfaction.
It's foolish for a man to shirk
His fair aud proper share Of work.
In idleness great dangers lurk.
Although cant detect ON.
It's very foolish Ia br blind
To ones own faults Of any kind.
Nv own quite easily find.
Its hard, though, TO correct em.
Chicago Newt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-26
APPLIED ASTRONOMY

He took me out to see the STAN. .,
That astronCmic bore:
He said there were two moons near 44Rh
While Jupiter had four.
I thought Of course he'd WAiSpoe Oo0
What fourfold bliss 'twould b
To stroll beneath that fourfold moo0
On Jupiter with me.
And when he spoke Of Saturn's ring.
was convinced he'd say.
That was the very kind Of thing
To offer me some day.
But in q tangent OF he went
To double stars. Now that
Was most suggestive, so content
And quite absorbed sat.
But no. he talked q dreary mess
OF which the only fraction
That caught my fancy, confess,
Was mutual attraction"
I said thought 1t very queer
And stupid altogether
For stars TO keep SO very near,
And yet not come together.
At that he smiled and turned his head:
thought he'd caught the notion.
He merely bowed good night and said,
Their saftey lies in motion.
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-26
IN DEAR old LUNNON.

The Americans are going some in dear old Lun.
non town.
them down.
They're to the fore bout every day ana score q
win more.
But still you'd never know It II you take II from
the score.
They have the greatest system Of scoring over
there
Heads win and tails you lose. with something
more to spare.
Would seem TO be the way OF 1t to the M
initiated.
To beat the Britons one things SURGEON must
be acclnated.
-BroOklyn Times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-26
The SACRED TREE.

Woodman. spare that tree,
Touch not a single bough;
II has befriended me,
And I'll protect Ii now:
Meath II a hammock hung.
And there when II WAS hot
! often gladly swung:
Thy AZ shall harm 1t not.
Beneath that spreading tree
One in a Eauzy gown
Oft snuggled close TO me
And let her feet hang down:
Noodman, forbear to hack.
Twas here a lovely maid
First dared TO call me Jack,
As carelcssly we swayed.
When I was free from care
And she was trim and slim,
We often dangled there
Beneath yon spreading limb:
Twas there that first she laid
Her hand within my hand
And ceased to he afraid:
Pray, woodman, let It stand.
Harm not that sturdy oak:
One night mind it we'll
The rope. grown fragile, broke,
And in heap we fell.
She put the blame on me.
And said she'd have me not,
So. woOdman. spare the tree;
This is q sacred spot.
Chicago Record Herald
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-26
Thomas and AIDE.

Augustus Thomas is a playwright and
democrat. He attended the Denver
convention and seconded the nomination
of Mr.. Bryan. George AIDE is a play
wright and "A republican. He was n dele
gate to the Chicago convention. Mr..
Thomas, it is announced. will take the
stump Why should not also Mr. AIDE?
And why not Joint debate? What a
team they would make! What crowds
they would draw. And. later. the tour
might be dramatized, the two men work
ing together on the play and dividing the
fat lines equally between themselves.
This would lend variety to spellbind-
ing-something it greatly needs. The
fury of the average spouter soon pals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-26
VARIOUS VERSES
ON TIMELY TOPICS
An INCENTIVE TO ENERGY.

I'd like to write q story
At Q dollar bill Q word:
I'd make II mild or CORY
At dollar bill n word.
Id change the style Of dictiou.
And I'd smooth each contradiction.
And the truth would reao like fiction
At q dollar bill q word.
There's naught I'd fear to tackle
At a dollar bill q word;
Id make the proof sheets crackle
At a dollar bill word.
With no long words would I daily,
As l filed each waiting galley.
While an expert kept the tally
At dollar bill n word.
Cleveland Plain Dealoe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-26
Mutually Unintellieible.

'Bliggins and his wife seem to have a
deep respect for each others superior
wisdom"
Yes. He talks to her about nothing
but base ball, and she talks to him about
nothing but fashions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-26
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Terrible Tests.

$50 you are still looking for an honest
man?'
II am" answered Dfogenes.
"What is the lantern for?''
That's to test him with. I am going
to lend him the lantern. and If he brings
that back I'm going to try him with an
umbrella"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-26

The Olympic games have resulted in
giving an undue share Of prominence to
the referee. The 4OO-meter nat race ap-
pears to have been a matter of opinion
rather than of speed and endurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-26

The report that Uncle Joe Cannon was
tired OF politics came out shortly after
the Chicago convention. and has not been
insisted on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-26

History has advanced to a point that
leaves all interest in the original Bryan
man or the original Roosevelt man a
matter of remote antiquity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-26

Now is the time when the Millionaire
who Is likely to be called on for a cam
paign contribution manages his political
enthusiasm with great discretion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-26

4 full list of campaign speakers canno,
be made. up until number of presiden-
tial aspirants have fully recovered from
the shock of the steam roller.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-26
The Silent Autocracy.

1t is the silent man whose might
Decides when thought is deeply stirred.
The statesman speaks both day and
night:
The voter seldom says word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-26

Pure food Investigations have undoubt-
eddy improved some of our nourishment;
but they have incidentally spoiled many
an appetite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-26

In addition to things that are liable to
be dropped from airships might be mem
toned the man who is running the ma
chine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-26

Chicago is being agitated by plans for
public scrutiny Of conditions in its red
light district. A DR.. Parkhurst of the
west may yet be developed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-26

Castro's idea of avoiding diplomatic
crisis Is to get rid of the diplomats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-26

summer warmth means vacation for
most people. but 1t ought to mean extra
vigilance for health officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-26

The Rockefeller fine may be effaced,
but 1t will be difficult to arrange for a
retraction Of Judge Lands remarks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-26

The Sultan of Turkey has managed to
become involved in style of trouble for
which the customary apology or post
ponement will not suffice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-26

David B. Hill has gotten out of politics
with the same thoroughness that charac-
terized his operations Il lille in it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-26

Mr.. Gompers managed to keep out of
active politics for long time, but landed
hard when he arrived
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-26
Encouragement.

your plot said the publisher. iras-
chilly. sis melodramatic and artificially
complex: your descriptions are obviously
inspired by desultory research and your
conversation is without point or purpose. I"
A CLEAN of hope shone on the young
authors countenance.
THAT sounds said he. exactly like
the customary criticism of best seller!'
Its a mans duty" said Uncle Eben,
'.to vote keerful an hope fob prosperity.
Dat Is gittin so I hasn' much mo- faith
in a, lection ticket dan I has in a policy
Slip
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-26

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-26

TIE STAE has . regular and permanent
Family Circulation much more than the
combined circulation OF the other wash
iuetou datltss. A. News ana Advox-
tisius Medium Il has no competitor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
HUNDLEY HEARD IN HIS OWN DEFENSE Judge Tells of Southern Steel
 Receivership HEARING RESUMES MONDAY Several Alabamans Testify Before the Senate Committee Relative To Ap- pointment of Receivers and
 Objections Thereto.
HEARING RESUMES MONDAY

Washington, February 21-(Special.)- The Senate judiciary subcommittee. con sstng of Senators Knox of Pennsylvania, Clark of Wyoming and Clark of Arkan- sas heard witnesses this morning favor able to the confirmation of Judge Oscar Hundley of the Northern District of Ala bama At the conclusion of the hearing the committee adjourned until next Mon day afternoon when Representative Bur nett and Representative Richardson will cross-examine Judge Hundley. It is ex- pected that by the end of next week the subcommittee will report to the full committee on the case. The witnesses in the case left for home today. Judge Hundley's supporters figure that Senator Bacon of Georgia will be the only mem Der of the subcommittee against him. Judge Hundley's action with reference to the Southern Steel company was practi- caly the only matter before the commit tee today.
 Judge Hundley was the first to take the stand and gave a full statement of the exercise of discretion concerning the recevership. E. l.. Campbell, who was
 
 the attorney for the trustees, was the next to take the stand He testified espe- cially as to the decrees rendered by Judge Hundley and that the counsel had drawn up and agreed upon the decrees which had been criticised by former witnesses. F. E. Blackburn and A. l.. Oberdorfer, who were attorneys for the second peti- tioning creditors, testified as to their op- posing the appointment of the Messrs. Adler as receivers in the case. because of the alleged collusion between the bank rupt and the Adlers. They detailed the testimony connected with the appointment at the Huntsville hearing. Sterling A. Wood, the special master and referee in the cause, produced all the original rec ords and testimony and left copies with the committee. These, from the witnesses standpoint, were expected to show that Judge Hundley had acted promptly on every question presented to him, and that the delay had been caused by MT. Ben ners and MT. Hood and not by the court.
 w. S,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
STRONG PLEA FOR
 PRESENT WAGES
Warren s. Stone Says There's
 No Excuse for a Cut
RAILROADS LOSE NOTHING.
Chief of Locomotive Engineers De- cIares Railroads Have Already Plan To Cut Down Expenses
 Without Cutting Wages.

Cleveland, O., February 21-Warr S. Stone, grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, today made the following statement in connection with the reported purpose of some railway companies to order general reduction of the wages of employees:
 "The threatened reduction of wages of employees in train service is absolutely unjustified from any point of view. Their pay is based on mileage basis, practically piece work, and they are only paid when there are services to be performed. Wages of employees in train service fall parallel with the shrinl<age in business-plus in creased living expenses away from home. When their earnings are $150' per month their expense of living away from home is about 15 per cent, while at the pres ent reduced rate of $70-which has to be met by hundreds under present condi- tions. that expense will increase to at least 20. per cent of earnings, because they are held away from the home ter minal until there is a full tonnage train to be handled, making a total automatic reduction already in wages from 50 to 70 per cent.
 ''The roads are getting the same return in freight receipts for the service rendered as they did when the business was good, and there is no consistency in asking men to accept further reductions than result from the present business shrinkage, and the full power of the Brotherhood of Lo- comotive Engineers will be used if neces- sary, in an effort to prevent any further reduction, because it would be absolutely unjust
 William G. Lee, assistant grand master of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, speaking for his organization on the same subject dictated the following:
 ''The wage-workers have not had any, thing to do with this panic and loss or business, except to suffer from the mis- management of some employers and spec ulators If he works he produces just as much per hour as he ever did. His living expenses are just as high as before.
 ''All classes of trainmen are paid by the mile or trip, and a reduction of miles, run or trips made means a reduction of the amount paid by the employer.
 There can be no good argument pre- scented why trainmen should receive lower trip or mileage rates for miles run. Freight trains are not run unless business requires it. Corporations never carry an overload of labor, but labor is usually compelled to carry an overload of capital ization.
 "Our principal business now is to main- tain the present standard of living, which means to hold to the present standard of wages and unless all signs fail, railroad employees will oppose to the bitter end any otta,,,nt to re6llca waQeS'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
LOUISIANA OFFERS
 AID TO SETTLERS
STATE AGENT IS SEEKING OUT RESPONSIBLE HEADS OF FAMl- LIES AND OFFERING HOMES WHICH WILL BE PERMANENT.

Pittsburg, February 2l-Sixteen unem- ployed Pittsburgers having families left here tonight for Monroe, La, where they will be given a farm, home, tools and seed and an opportunity to buy the land to cultivate. The same inducements are be- ing offered to 40 other families. Their transportation is paid.
 All the arrangements are under the di- rection of J. L.. Knoepfier, secretary Of the Louisiana state board of immigration, who Is now in this city. Speaking of the plan, MT. Knoepfier said tonight: T am here to give men opportunity to better their conditions. l represent the state and no land company. We have in Louis iana 27,OO0,OoO acres of land and oniy G,0OO,OOO acres are being cultivated.
 we want families to till the soil and study our methods The legislature Of Louisiana is promoting the present plan, and in order to enlarge our scope of use- fitness we must get men who are willing to work. We want men who are progress sive and planters with large tracts of land stand ready and willing to aid every man who is willing to help himself and sell him small farms on 10 years credit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
DEATH OF PIONEER
 NEWSPAPER MAN
CROSBY S. MOVES PASSES AWAY AT PASADENA, CAL, AFTER A LONG AND USEFUL CAREER IN WASHINGTON.

Washington, February H.-Crosby Stew art Moves, whose death was reported to- day from Pasadena, Cal, was S3 years of age, and no less than 60 years of his man hood had been spent in the newspaper business He was born in Minot, Me-, February 16 1925, and finding farm life too hard for his frail physique he came to Washington in 1S47, making the last stages of his journey on foot for lack of funds. He began his newspaper work in the following year as a special corre- spondent and as writer for the Wash ngton News.
 From that date to a week preceding his death, Mr. Moves labored at his chosen profession, and set a high example for Washington journalism, as purveyor of clean, sound. active facts. He became connected with the Washington Star as reporter in 1855, when the paper was un- der the management of William D. Wall lach, and the recognition by the latter of the fine newspaper qualifications and business judgment of his young assistant undoubtedly did much to ensure the lay ing of the foundations of this great and successful newspaper enterprise. During the days of the civil war MT. Moves was most actively engaged in his reportorial duties, and he enjoyed to an unusual de- gree the confidence the men of the day. In 1856 Mir Moves associated himself with several other gentlemen in the purchase of the property he had done so much to create. and since that time he has been one of the leading spirits in the direction of it's business.
 MT. Moves was for 21 years member of the Gridiron club. He is survived by @ wife, three sons-Theodore w. Moves. president of the Evening Star Newspaper company; Frank B. Moves, editor and publisher of the Chicago Record-Herald and president of the Associated Press, and Thomas c. Noyes news manager of the Star, and one daughter, Mrs. George w.. Boyd, of Philadelphia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
AIabanian Suggested to Fill
 Temporary Place
GREAT BRYAN SUPPORTER
MT. Clayton Is Well versed In Paria- mentary Affairs and Would Fill the Bill at Denver-Hobson
 Mum on LiIey Charges.

Washington, February 21-(Special.)- Representative Hefin of Alabama pro- poses the name of Representative Clay ton of the democratic caucus, for the temporary chairmanship of the democrat ic national convention. MT. Heflin says:
 MT. Clayton said in a recent speech that MT. Bryan is the most popular pri- vate citizen in the world, and he conh- dently predicted his nomination and elec- tion to the presidency. In the event MT. Clayton is sent to the national conven- tion from the state at large, and I think he will be, it is almost certain that he will be temporary chairman of the con- vention. On account of his popularity with democratic leaders, his friendship for Mr. Bryan, and his knowledge of par liamentary procedure, he is being urged for the place. He has had much experi- ence in conventions and is splendid Of flcer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
PETITION FOR RECEIVERS.
Charges of Insolvency Are Admitted
 By Insurance Company.

Chattanooga, February 21.-A petition for the appointment of ancillary receivers for Tennessee for the Mutual Reserve h. surance company was filed today in the federal courts by attorneys representing Russell G. Scoville of Illinois and James c. Robinson of Connecticut, as complain ants.
 Immediately following the filing of the petition answer was filed for George w. Harper, vice-president of the company, and Charles w. Camp, secretary, in which the charges of insolvency were admitted
 The papers were at once sent to Judge John E. Mccall of the western district of Tennessee, in the absence of Judge c. D. Clark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
Neoroes Stone a Train.

Muskogee, Okla, February H-Negroes at Red Bird, incensed by the recent en- actment of the Jim Crow" law, tonight stoned the Missouri, Kansas and Texas special train bearing state officials and members of the legislature from Guthrie to the democratic convention here, and three members of the delegation were cut by flying glass. The passengers made an unsuccessful attempt to capture their oc pfa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
AGAINST A REDUCTION.
Judge Pritchard Says Wages Should
 Be Upheld.

Richmond, Va, February 21.-ln the matter of the reduction of compensation of the employees of the Seaboard Air Line railway, United States Circuit Judge Pritchard stated today in a conference on the subject with counsel for the re- ceivers that he was very anxious that there should be no reduction in the wages of the operatives of the road such as coll ductors, engineers, fremen, etc. and re- quested that the receivers and chief exec utiyes of the road meet in the near future for the purpose of considering the mat ter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
Bryan at Sprinafield.

Springfield, H.. February 2.-William J. Bryan tonight discussed political ls- sues of the day before 10000 persons in the state arsenal. The meeting was held under the auspices of the State Federation of Bryan Clubs. which was organized this afternoon. Former Vice President Stevenson of Bloomington presided.
 Trusts and the relations of the repub- lican party toward them and the present financial stringency and the gold stand ard and republican monetary policies were the principal subjects discussed by MT. Bryan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
TRAIN IS DERAILED.
Deliberate Attempt To Wreck Train
 Is Nearly Successful.

Tampa, Fla. February 21.--A delib- crate attempt was made to wreck the Atlantic Coast Line passenger train No. S5 last night three miles from Plant City. A rail had been removed and the entire train except the loco motive and sleepers was derailed, and several cars over turned. A track claw and wrench were found at the scene with which the rail had been re- moved No one was seriously hurt. An investigation made by railroad officials today resulted in an offer of $500 TO- ward for the perpetrators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
BAD FOR DRINKERS.
Locker Clubs May Be Knocked out In
 Savannah.

Savannah, Ga, February H-Judge Charlton in the superior court today de- nied the petition of the Palmer Locker club" for a state charter.
 This is considered death blow 10 Savannah locker clubs, if the supreme court of Georgia sustains the decision.
 A dozen or more of the clubs have already paid state and city licenses IT charters are not secured the clubs be- come associations and each will be sub- feet to federal tax of s25 for each mem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
Death By Accident.

Nashville. Tenn. February 2.-News was received here tonight of the acci- dental death in Bellbuckle this afternoon of w. H. Davis. captain of the Van derbilt football team in 1902. Davis was out hunting with friend, whose gun was accidentally discharged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-22
Rlshop Duncan No Better.

Spartanburg. s. C., February 2.-Ihe condition of Bishop W. w. Duncan of the Southern Methodist church, who is critically i'll at his home here, remains unchanged. Little hope is entertained for his recovery, though the end may not come for several days.