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scylla and Charybdis.

In those old, old times when gods and
goddesses were so very like human be-
ines that they felt such primal passions
as love and jealousy 1t was quite COM
mon for them to vent their spleen upon
unhappy mortals who offended them by
transforming the victims into animals.
birds. trees and rocks. 1t was in this
way that the convenient channel Of COM
merce flowing between Sicily and Italy
became beset by two serious perils.
Circe hated beautiful mortal woman
named Scylla. because a certain fisher
man preferred Scylla to herself, and she
changed the luckiess maiden into a hid
eous monster and set dogs and wolves to
bark around her. Scylla preferred death
to such a state. so she flung herself into
the Straits OF Messina, at their narrowest
point, on the Italian side. and became a
great rock. looming In the very course Of
vessels. Just to give the men who fol-
lowed the sea their full measure of trou-
BILE Jupiter selected a woman named
Charybdis. against whom he had a grew
ance, and changed her into a vicious
whirlpool, placing her in this guise on
tho other side Of tho straits from scylla.
where Messina harbor is located. After
that the fishermen had all they could at.
tend to In navigating the straits. and
often in avoiding Scylla they fell into
the NAV Of Charybdis.
For many centuries the Straits of Mes
sina have been both great help and a
serious danger. to seafarers. This cham
mel shortens the route from Naples to
all eastern ports by many hours, and yet
1t has only been within late years that
the waters have been so charted and
lighted that vessels could pass the two
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Mr.. Taft on Disfranchisement.
From the New York Tribune.

President-elect Tafts letter to William
F. Stone, collector of the port of Bal
timore, disappearing of the proposed suf-
frage amendment to the Maryland cOnsti-
tuition, expresses an absolutely sound and
logical judgment. Mr.. Taft bluntly says
that the amendment is mot drawn in
the spirit of justice and equality, hav-
ing regard for the fourteenth and fif-
tenth amendments" The Tribune reach
ed and expressed the same conclusion
when the amendment in question passed
the Maryland legislature last winter
There can be no doubt OF its purpose to
nullify the provisions of the federal Con-
stitution respecting suffrage limitations
based on race. color or previous condi-
ton of servitude." The amendment was
criticised by leading democrats because
it boldly challenged the inhibitions Of the
federal Constitution. but it was passed
in spite of all objections at the behest
Of the democratic state machine. which
has always aimed at grasping power al
any cost and was still smartng from the
rejection at the polls of the equally un-
constitutional franchise amendment OF
1905
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The Growing italian Horror.

II seismic disaster is reckoned in
terms of its cost in human lives, that
which lately occurred In southern Italy
must be rated as probably the greatest in
history. Whereas yesterday morning it
appeared that the loss OF life might pos
sibly mount to 5000 or 3O.O0O, and still
he less. at the latter figure. than that
orcasioned in Martinique in 1902 by
10000, now there is a strong probability
that the death toll will reach beyond
10000. at which appalling point of de-
structiveness the records reach a climax
With the earthquake at Canton, China, in
1871
Estimating the losses In Italy at present
consists in adding together the popula.
ton Of the cities. towns and commupes
OF the stricken area and computing the
probable death OF anywhere from 25 to
40 per cent OF all. There Is absolutely
no present certainty OF calculation. Moth
Ing so complete in its destructiveness as
this CONFUSION has ever been known with.
in modern times. The horror Of Mar
Unique becomes a relatively feeble dis
astei in comparison, though more spec.
tacular because Of the volcanic eruption.
In Calabria and Sicily there were no
warnings. no preliminary tremb,ings, no
growing signs OF unrest In Etna. The
great chimney occasionally curled forth .
slight smoke wreath, while tho land that
had been so often shaken lay perfectly
quiet.
At ; O'Clock IN the morning, when prac.
tically all the people were in their beds.
the earth shook az 1t had never shaken
before. even in that qusking land, and
for half "A minute the conyulsion CON,
1inued. Half a minute, licked Off by
the second hand OF a watch ii is a brie
space OF time, but when every second
brings down scores Of houses. to trap
hundreds OF people beneath ruins. when
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30
A Worldwide Depression.
From tie PHILADELPHIA Ledger.

Although the recovery has already be-
gun, statistics are only just becoming
available which reveal the extent to
which the trade of the world was at
fected by the depression which began In
the fall of 1907. The people of the
United States have bitter reason to
know the immediate effects of that de-
cline in prosperity, but they are only
now learning that the principal coun-
tries of the world shared in their dis
tress. OF the twenty-five nations whose
statistics are available to the Depart
ment Of Commerce nearly two-thirds were
in 1908 obliged to curtail their for
eign purchases. and all but four Of them
sold less of their products to other ma
tions. Omitting the United States. the
monthly decrease in imports of these
countries amounted to fully $4,000, 600.
while the average monthly exports were
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the air is rent by the roar Of the grinding
earth. the. crash OF massive structures
and the shrieks Of the affrighted and the
injured. half a minute is an age.
In ReSgio. on the eastern side of the
straits, the cataciysm was unparalleled.
II the present reports are verified. at that
point was enacted the most sweeping
tragedy known to man. The city seems
to have been suddenly engulfed. the
earth yawning and swallowing hundreds
Of buildings. with a population of about
1900. Immediately afterward the sea
swept in and filled the space where per-
haps only two minutes before a thriving
city had stood. Only five survivors have
been found, to tell incoherent stories OF
the horror. Their own escape seems
miraculous, judging from the meagerly
stated circumstances Of the catastrophe.
In one respect the victims at Reggie
were more fortunate than those at Mes
sina. They were mercifully killed swift
iy. while on the western shore of the
strait thousands, it is to be feared, perish
ed slowly. pinned under wreckage. or in
jured beyond the possibility of self help.
while the flames crept upon them, or the
gases suffocated them, or they died of
their wounds, in agony.
1t is stated in the dispatches that all
Italy is stunned by the magnitude Of this
calamity. Well may the unhappy land
be shocked, for this latest horror is but
one of many. the worst yet known, it is
true. yet by no means necessarily the last.
1t is practically certain that other terri
BILE experiences of the same character
are in store for the jewellers in the seismic
belt. In even this hour of deep grief
there is consideration Of the future, and
already the thought is expressed that a
heavy migration from the unstable soil
of lower Italy may take place. This sug-
gests problem of another character.
which need not at this time OF universal
sympathy for the stricken nation be dis
cusSed in detail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30
Mayor Mcclellan.

An interesting piece Of political gossip
comes from New York and relates to
Mayor Mcclellan. There is talk of him
for a third term.
The democrats are not in comfortable
plight. Tammany is out of favor, partly
as the result of late unsavoriness, and
partly as the result of the slaughter Of
Bryan and Chanler. Besides, the organ
ization Is torn by much factionalism.
Murphyites and bankruptcies are bit
ter toward each other.
But Tammany remains the democratic
power in the town. The democratic city
ticket must look to it for its principal
support. ana therefore must be accept
able TO 1t. Tammany must approve and
work hard or success will be impossible.
At the same time strength must be
drawn from the outside. A straight
Murphyite could not be elected mayor
The candidate must appeal in some meas
ure to the Independent voters; must be a
man Of good standing with a name of his
own.
Tammany has twice nominated and sup
ported Mr.. Mcclellan for mayor The
second race was close, and bad feeling be-
tween Mcclellan and Murphy followed.
They drew apart, and for time did not
speak. But time softened matters, and
while they have not renewed their for
mer intimacy the two men are no longer
enemies.
Hence this gossip. Why not try Nc
Clellan again? He proved an excellent
vote-getter in the first race, and won
against many difficulties in the second
The margin In the second was small, and
for year or SO disputed, but the recount
confirmed the mayors certificate Of cleo
ton. As Tammany must have a good
candidate, and as the candidate must
have Tammany's support, some of the
politicians are suggesting the mayor for
a third term. What better way out of
the difficulty?
II this program should be carried out
and be approved at the polls, there might
be large consequences. For a period, it
WILL be remembered. Mr.. Mcclellan fig
ured in gossip Of statewide, and even ma
tional. moment. There is little doubt, in
deed. that had he been reelected mayor
by large majority, he, and not Mr.
Chanler. would have been the demo-
cratic candidate for Governor of New
York this year. But the small vote over
Mr.. Hearst. and the row with Murphy
which followed, dished Mr.. Mcclellan
and. it seemed. for good. His name was
not mentioned either at Denver last sum-
mer. or. later, at the democratic state
convention.
The democracy of New York is in need
Of state leader. Judge Parker and
Judge Herrick both failed In 1904, and
Mr.. Chanler failed this year. Today there
&c ;yS ct
Ian runs for a third term as mayor, is
elected. and gives the town a good adj
ministratiOn. Why will he not then be
the most conspicuous democrat in the
state. and as such. eligible for his party's
highest honors in the state? And should
he win those honors, what will stand In
the way Of even greater honors for him?
1t will be strange if after being counted
out completely Mr.. Mcclellan should meet
with a renewal Of favor. He is still
young, and has a large personal acquaint-
ance with the leaders of both political
parties
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America and China.

u is an interesting piece OF news which
represents China as DESTROYS of effecting
an understanding with this country on
lines somewhat similar to those laid down
in the recent correspondence that passed
between Secretary Root and Baron Taxa.
Mira. The Japanese matter may explain
the other. China's desres-if they exist
as described-may have their root in a
study of the terms reached between
america and Japan.
There is d marked difference. however,
between the two cases. The declaration
that any dispute arising between America
and Japan shall be carefully considered
ny the two countries with the desire
of maintaining peace is OF Importance
TO the world. Both countries are great
factors in the worlds affairs. They are
on a friendly footing with each other. 1t
Is of moment to themselves and to all
other powers that they remain so. A war
between them. prepared as both are for
an appeal to force, might shake the peace
of mankind
II is likewise of general interest that
both America and Japan stand for the
open door in China, and that they have
formally SO declared That proposition
In this country. 1t was one of the tall
feathers in John Hays cap, and it adorns
his memory. The far eastern trade may
not develop as popularity expected. Pes
simists are inclined TO treat the subject
lightly But whether it proves to be much
or little. we want our chance at 1t and our
share of it, and we shall be disappointed
in this If the door in China is not kept
open.
But what has China to offer US in
business of this kind? She is not one OF
the controlling powers Of the world. fav-
ing neither army nor navy worthy OF the
name. and being unable to defend her own
borders. Russia and Japan fought q war
on her territory, and about her territory.
and she could but observe the fray and
wonder.
Is It necessary-would it serve any i'm
portant end--for America and China to
pledge each other to peace IN their trans
actions? Should We be assured by China
telling us that she would exhaust all
agencies Of peace before declaring war on
us? We already understand that she has
no thought of closing her door against
us. and she already understands that we
appreciate her attitude toward US in the
matter OF trade. So much for her side
of the question.
Now. as for our side. We have no
thought of making war on China. She
needs no assurances on that point. And
we are not prepared or disposed to give
any assurances as to any war that might
come to her from others. We might de-
plore such thing, but would not as her
champion become q party to it. That
sort of an ENHANCEMENT Is not, and could
not become. within the scope Of our cal
culations.
The proposition at present lacks per
suasiveness. Speaking after the every
day fashion. there would be nothing In
such a formal understanding for US. As
a matter of fact. what Is proposed. or Is
reported as having been proposed. al
ready exists. There Is friendship between
America and China. and on our part IL
needs no formal ratification. Anything
in that way. instead Of being an under
standing. might prove a grave, and a
general. misunderstanding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30
Gov. HUGHES.

Gossip from Albany. that the republic
can machine has still got it In for Gov.
Hughes. and is preparing to embaYrass
him in matters of appointments and lesis-
lation at the coming session Of the legis-
lature. reads strangely In the light of the
November election. The Endorsement of
Gov. Hughes at that time was as pro-
nounced as that Of Judge Taft His force
in the campaign had grown out of his at
titude toward public questions. and at the
polls the voters said he was right Why,
then, should warfare be proclaimed on
him now: Where does the machine find
justification for the course attributed
to il?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30
Modern Marathon Race q Farce.
From tIle SnOkane SnOlesman

The Marathon race is being overdone
This contest. founded on the beautiful
Greek legend of Pheidippides, who car
ried the news of the victory over the
Persians 26 miles and fell. dying, as he
reached his goal, is being burlesqued by
professional runners, who ignore the ira
ditional foundation for the race. The
true Marathon contest was not an indoor
exhibition Of dizzy racing around a five
or ten lap track; it was a long ruin out
doors. up hill and down, over stony
path and a dusty highway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30
Prophecy.

Happy New Year, Once again
We will note the glad refrain
From the bottom Of each heart.
Then once more the fray will start;
Same old scolding. same old snub,
Same old AnaniaS Club.
Same old challenge unto fate:
LET us all investigated"
Same old questions boldly met,
Same old answer: II forget"
Nineteen nine, as it draws near,
Looks like any other year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30
Augustan Era in American Politics

With the presence of Judge William
Howard Taft, PreSdent-elect of these
United States, in Augusta this winter, we
are confident that a new and better and
more glorious era is about to dawn in
American national politics-an era that
cannot be better described than as the
Augustan era Of American politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30
BY rHILANDER JOHNSON.
MUDDY

DO YOU regard higgins as a man of
great depth?'
No." answered Miss Cayenne. His
conversation is hard to follow. But his
is one of the natures that avoid seeming
shallow by being opaque
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Instrumentation.
From the Detroit News.

America is misrepresented to immi-
grants who come here, and immigrants
who come here are misrepresented to
Americans. 1t is time for some cow
ardy liars to be rounded up and put out
of business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30
Solemn Thought.

The statesman now, with mien severe,
Sits silent, studious and perplexed,
Recalling things he said last year
That he would not want quoted next.
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THE STAB has . regular ana perma-
neat Family Ciyoulation mach more
than the comb1ned ciSoulation Of the
other Warrington dsilies. ~ News
ana Advertising Nsd3um 1t has no
competitor.

star should not be aadyssssd to any
individual connected with the oNoe, hut
or Business Department, according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30

owing to his interests in the kongo,
hins Leopold Of Belgium manages to keep
well away from the financial stress that
other sovereisns have been experiencing.
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Wassermucker,

From the PortIand tOre.) Telegram.
II any one should call you a "wasser-
mucker'' don't get red in the face and
want to fight. He will simply mean that
you are high and dry on the water
wagon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30
AcQuisitiYe.

Il understand that you never touched a
dollar that didn't belong to YOU"
Il won't go SO far as that" answered
Mr.. Dustin StaN; although will admit
that If I touched dollar it was mighty
apt to belong to me-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30

Mr.. Taft's judicial mind must neces-
sarily weary Of the vast amount Of hear
say testimony introduced concerning the
Panama canal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30

ANY railway that bids for the services
or Tom l.. johnson will he likely to in
slst on his abjuring his a-cent-fare ideas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30

Newsdealers will soon be able to de-
eide whether secret service investigation
will justify them in Offering the Congress
sional Record as something racy.
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The Final Festivity,

''Are you going to make any New Year
resolutions?'
YES" answered the man who over-cele-
brates, but not until the I'd Of January
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30

Mr.. Bryan says he hopes he will not
have to run in 1912. This shows that he
is developing a faculty for getting into
touch with public sentiment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30

\ general disposition to regard anything
that Mr.. Roosevelt says as IAN epigram'
may make it necessary to revise the books
on rhetoric.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30

The incorporation OF Mark Twain is un-
der suspicion as a first step toward mo-
nopolizing the funny business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30

Abe Ruef must at least admit that the
action Of the courts tends to place him
under considerable suspicion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30

Wealth doesn' bring happiness said
Uncle Eben, but 1t comes heap neare,
dom it dan bein broke"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30

IL is as easy as 1t IS futile to pick out
New Year resolutions that would fit other
people.
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Get Your Partners!
From the Salt Lake Herald.

The inaugural ball will be held in the
pension building. as usual. There's al
ways a row about it and threats made,
but the committee wins In the end. Bal
ance ALL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30

Italy will enable Europe to forget its
war cloud and consider the obligations OF
humanity.
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Have You?

From the Scranton Tribune
Have you prepared the New Year reso-
lutions yet?
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SHOOTING STARS.

Italy is the land of song and sorrows
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30

Ohio remains a battle-ground, regardless
OF the results Of national elections.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-14
GREAT BAlRYiNGI
Land IS OLIVER /
COUNTRY FLOWING WITH MILK
AND cREAMERIEs ARE
FLouRIsHlNG.

Hanover, Oliver County, June Is.
Specials Oliver county is rapidly
forging to the front as. a dairy sec
ton, and has probably the largest per
cent of creamery patrons in proper,
ton to the farming population Of any
county in the state.
There are only two creameries in
the county, at Hanover and Center,
but these are so located that they
are convenient for the farmers to
reach and are receiving good patron
age.
Other farmers living close to the
northern county line are patrons Of
creameries at Youngstown, Rosebud,
Bluegrass and Glen Ullen.
Where the distance to the creamerI
les is considerable the farmers CO.
operate in delivering the cream, one
doing the hauling for a number Of his
neighbors, or more frequently about
so that the product is delivered suf-
ficiently often to enable the butter.
makers to turn out a high-grade, fin
ished product.
New patrons are coming quite FREE
quently at this season of the year,
pastures are excellent and a much
larger output of butter will result
than last season.
The farmers are increasing their
herds and If the present interest along
dairy lines keeps up, the land win be
fairly flowing with milk by the time
a railroad reaches the county.
A number Of antelope are still seen
in this vicinity. The old settlers and
more of the newer ones are very
much interested In protecting them,
but some persons seem determined to
violate the law and incur the dis.
pleasure OF the better element by kill
ing them. Any offenders caught in
the act or suspected will wish they
had moved on before they had been
too free in the illegal use of fire
arms.