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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16
Another "Marathon- Victor.

Eiese Marathon races are Welding
some very confusing results First HAYES
beats Dorando in England on an outdoor
course. the Italian losing because he lacks
staying power and falling almost at the
tsfe. Mex, Dorando beats Hayes in New
YORK in an indoor race. both men finishing
In good condition and establishing a new
record for the distance. Finally, Long
host. who gave up in the twentieth
mile IN the English race. runs Dorando
OF his feet in Madison Square Gar
den. winning easily With the Italian in
total collSp and never finishing. But
tie Indians race was 20st minutes slower
than taat OF Dorando when he beat Hayes.
Up to the twentieth mile the runners wko
had kept within less than three yards Of
ore another from the crack Of the pistol
were ahead OF the Dorando- Hayes New
York time. The pace, however. told on
both men, more severely on Dorando as
the event proved. Possibly if the early
pa &C had been more moderate Dorando.
with his ability to sprint and mis- more
nervous action, might have held the In
dian down to position from which ne
could have rushed to victory on the last
lap. Dorando now has collapsed twice on
the course and must be rated as an un-
certain quantity in long -distance runs.
EACH of the three men has victory and
defeat to his credit There should now be
race between LonSboat and Hayes in
doors, and then all three men should con-
ties. for the world championship, on an
outdoor course Marathon distance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16
elk Marvel"

Fifty-eght years ago a young New
England writer produced little book OF
"reveries.'' They were totally different
from anything that had ever been done
before. being series of intimate reflec-
tons In the course OF which reminiscent
bachelor reviews his sentimental career.
bringing to mind successfully the women
he has loved and the pictures he has
painted in his mind OF home happiness
The book reached the heart of the Ameri-
can people Immediately 1t became a
great favor,e because it was something
elemental and wholesome. 1t has been
printed innumerable times. passing
through scores OF editions. and appearing
In great variety Of gift book forms.
1t has been. In fac. for more than half
century. perhaps the most popular product
Of an American pen.
Donald Grant Mitchell. who bestowed
this boon OF good book upon the Eng
disappearing people. has just died at the
age of eiShty-four. He was more fortu-
nate than many writer's. for he spent vir.
tuaily his entire working life in an atmos-
phere Of appreciation and affection. Hs
passed away with his name a household
word. with his great book treasured
possession in tens Of thousands OF homes.
1t was doubtless an inspiration 20 know
that that single writing had been so
widely recognized as something good. and
to feel that it had helped others to bear
the burdens of life.
This hook will always stsnd lit
erary landmark. 1t Is no; great in the
.sense that 1t solves = vital problem. 1t,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16

sheds no bright light upon any dark place
in philosophy. It contributes nothing to
the worlds knowledge. Yet II is none
the less great performance, because 1t
makes every reader feel more gentle to-
ward others. Its tenderness and simple
truthfulness, it's grace of expression and
its Qualification of purity mark it as an
achievement OF rare quality. noble
spirit breathed it forth and it became a
home book. factor for the preservation
Of family ties, the defense Of the hearth.
1t was perhaps that element in it that
made 1t appeal SO universally. the home
note Whatever its cause may have been.
Xix Marvels' success was tribute to
the highest ideals of life, and now that
the gentle old man has gone beyond. grief,
as for the passing of a personal friend.
will be felt by great multitude of people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16

united with his party associates In de-
nouncing the new order Of procedure. al
though he had but the dimnest idea Of
the matter But he admired Mr.. Reid
very much, and between the two there
was strong bond Of good feeling. Mr..
McClammy vas one Of the democrats OF
that day who while holding MFR. Reid up
in public to the severest censure. in their
hearts were signing for just such man
for leader on their own side.
One day the North Carolina member
went to the Speaker and asked to be
recognized the next day for speech.
ION what subject?' asked the Speaker.
YOU" replied Mr. McClammy.
The rules, you mean?"
Yes 1t comes TO the same thing.
You see there's fellow running against
me for the nomination. and I'm about to
start for home to meet him OH the stump.
n could send red-hot speech ahead OF
me in the Record it would help
You'll give it to me In good style, will
you?"
"In give you the best I've got in the
shop
Well with that understanding you
shall have chance tomorrow
Mr. McClammy exhausted the current
vocabulary of criticism. called the Speaker
tyrant. a car. and predicted that unless
q halt was called America would soon be
no better than Russia.
Mr.. Reed presided. and neither winked
nor blinked. All efforts to call the Tar
heel statesman to order were ruled out.
and the terrible arraignment closed with
great applause on the democratic side.
In a few days Mr.. McClammy followed
his speech home, but found that his ef-
fort had been in vain. His people had not
been enthused by it, and the other fellow
got the nomination.
Upon his return to Washington, Mr..
McClammy. making virtue Of necessity.
called on the Speaker and confessed judg-
ment. The speech had failed. But he
would not forget the courtesy of the rec
ognition.
I'm sorry. Mac" drawled the Speaker.
shaking his friends hand. II wanted you
to win. But don't be cast down. You
did as we'll with the subject as anybody
who has attempted it,
Re not deceived by this clatter about
cars and cZarism. 1t is immensely and
amuslngly Pickwickian from the inside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16
Santa Claus Whiskers.
I'm the Philadelphia Ledger


Thousands of Philadelphia children will
rejoice to learn that Santa Claus Is not
to be deprived of his flowing white beard,
which is no whit less important than his
ten tiny reindeer or his we'll filled pack
to the proper observance Of Christmas.
There was fear among the firemen at the
city hall this year that Santa Claus
whiskers might get on fire in his descent
of the chimney and many wireless mes
sages were sent in the direction OF Aurora
Borealis in the endeavor to come to an
understanding. For a while a clean
shaver Santa Claus or none at all was
imminent. He has. however. rs gra-
cious concession to the department Of
public safety, taken kindly to the sug-
gestion that he shall wear asbestos
whiskers in his visitation OF the nur-
series and Sunday schools OF Philadelphia.
1t is simply another indication Of the
notorious good nature Of the old gentle
man. He always was most self-sacri-
hcing and so willing to put himself out
that If he caught fire he would not have
had to trouble the firemen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16
The Canal Message.

The Presidents invective disfgured-
to use mild word-his Panama mes
sage. That sort of thing is easily
overdone. 1t goes with anger. real or
simulated. and anger should never
mark a state paper. Even a criminal
lawyer. working up jury with fury
and superlatives, can injure his case by
excuses OF that kind. Facts speak
louder than words. They carry a suf-
ficient denunciation Of false statements.
where false statements have been
made. They really secure the verdict,
either from jury Of twelve men, or
from the whole people.
For the rest, the message is a strong
document. It sets forth from sources
entitled to the highest credit what
all should be gratified to hear, and
what few will be surprised to hear.
Not many persons in all probability have
ever believed that there was a riot Of
American corruption in the acquisition
of the canal property by this govern
ment. Nothing of confirmatory char
acter has ever been offered to support
the assertion. 1t seems to have rested
belonged to a bankrupt and discredited
tached to the old French enterprise, the
overly suspicious lent an ear to the charge
that scandal as a hoodoo was still fol-
lowing.
Connecting the names of two such re-
sponsible aud reputable men as Douglas
Robinson and CHARLES p. Taft with the
matter made it still more unpersuasive.
A hot presidential campaign was in prog
ress. and the object was to injure the
republican ticket. But the object failed
utterly. In New York and Indiana,
where the revised story received its
largest circulation. the republican ticket
was impressively Endorsed. The voters
were not to be caught with such rank
bait.
The question arises. is it necessary. after
this message for Congress to investl-
gate the charges? Have they not been
sufficiently disposed Of? The answer is.
No. A vote by Congress would carry an
added weight to the business. Almost
as much was known before the recent
revival of the charges as is known now.
But that did not prevent the Juggling Of
the allegations into the presidential cam
paign: and the intention was to have
the result turn on a matter which pre-
tended to trace highly improper money
transaction right to the door, as 1t were.
of the White House. and to the door of
William II. Taft. Suppose that inten-
tio1 had succeeded, and William j. Bryan
now awaited inauguration as President
as the result Of an outrage on the private
character of two eStimabie men.
An investigation by Congress, and then
q vote, would silence all accusers forever.
There would be no danger then of a
revival four years hence. or at any time
of an attack either on the country or
on individuals in connection with the
canal and it's purchase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16
The Universal Remedy.

The climate doesn't suit me,
The summers are too warm;
The winters are too plentiful
With freezing and with storm.
The nightfall comes too early
And the sunrise is too late;
Things aren't going properly
Let's all investigate.
The earth has formed a habit
'Gainst which of old men spoke,
The close man gathers riches,
The generous man goes broke.
Life's scheme is so defective
That there should be debate
On multitudinous topics;
So let's investigated!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16
Buy the Stickers.

rom Tue bAHlmOrt AWtT1cdu
The Red Cross crusade is apparently
finely. and popular interest
Is being aroused more and more in the
fight against tuberculosis. There are so
many victims of this dread plague UNI
a BILE to help themselves. for reasons OF
dire poverty. that the effort now being
made TO esta blish hospitals and provide
suitable treatment for them is one also
in the interests Of the entire community.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16

Of personal absence letters to TIE
STAR should not be addressed 20 any
Individual connected with the omce, but
simply to TIE STAR, or to the Editorial
or Business Department. according 70
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16

Mr Rockefe.ler's holiday festivities will
be enhanced by the reflection that the
Standard Oil ledgers show balances on the
proper side. despite the exceptional ex-
perse In attorneys fees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16
Caribbean Trouble.

Prom View IUrR
The Caribbean sea is encircled by more
trouble than any other body of water in
the world and the only redeeming feature
of the matter is that most OF the trouble
is picayune. save to the troublous and
the troubled themselves
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16

BY sending Emma Goldman to Canada
the state of Washington gives science
chance to observe what cold climate
can do for an overheated disposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16

Some Of the republican members would
feel easier about rebukinS the President
IL the democrats were not so much in
ciined to enjoy the program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16
A Statesman's Program.

I've talked a little now and then
AS I have done before.
I'll take a short recess and then
Come back and talk some more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16

1t begins to look as If the secret serv-
ice men had been almost as hard worked
as the employees of the interstate COM
merce commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16
Quite Sufficient.

DO your constituents really under
stand all you say about the tariff and
other things?"
mo" answered Senator Sorghum /;
but they think I do"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16
SHOOTING STARS.
BIZ PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Precocious Punctilio.

80 you don't believe in Santa CLAUSE"
II didn't exactly say that" answered
the little Boston girl. But I don't ap-
prove of him. I understand that he
calls after s o'clock and doesn't wear
evening clothes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16
Keep Things Stirred Up.

From the Springfield Republican.
It's the general impression that it's
about time for William Dudley Fouke of
Indiana to call Mr.. Roosevelt's attention
again to something or other, just to keep
up the excitement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16
Gridiron Humor.

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
Again the Gridiron Club has relieved
the pressure. 1t embodies the saving
sense Of humor OF the nation. Taking
things too seriously leads to danger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16
Hard Place to Fill.

From the Philadelphia Telegraph
It is believed in Venezuela that Castro
has left the country forever and now
every one Is wondering who will take his
place as public entertainer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16
An Enforced Resolution.

Il have decided to pay as I 60" said
the man Of careless habits.
80 you've thought the matter over"
mo. But my creditors have"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16

Georgia will manage TO develop a few
water-wagon resolutions January 1. in
spite Of the fact that 1t is d dry state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16
Expanding the Smile.

Il, SIR said Mr.. Dustin StaX. Am
like the busy bee. I have industriously
stored the good things of life"
Yes. And anybody who tried to stop
you was very likely to get stung."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16
He's Human.

From the indianapolis News.
Cheer up, Events have SHOWN that
Johndee has TO go to the dentists just
like any OF the rest of US.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16
Cleopatra Homely!

From the New York Tribune.
So Cleopatra was homely. after all!
Well at its worst, history Is only like
those newspapers in which every police
court heroine is young and beautiful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16

The President has not succeeded in
demonstrating that the short and ugly
word can be relied on to avert long and
ugly controversy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16

The publication Of Senator Thomas
Platt's memoirs may possibly introduce
the public to another example Of artistic
forgetting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16
Woman Amply Qualified.

From the Houston Post.
Mr.. Croker says women are disqualified
for politics because il is impossible for
them TO keep secrets Still. they are pretty
skillful in denying that they ever said it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16

Melancholia is mentioned as the trou-
BILE with the German emperor. But it
really looks like A plain case of sulks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16

\ strong argument In favor Of granting
those London ladies the right to vote Is
that |, might prevent them from being
SUffragettes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16

Reference to free silver by Mr. Bryan
indicates suspicion on his part that the
future of the democratic party lies in the
m sf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16

The President finds that it is as hard
to get an effective shot at some editors
as if they were protected by game laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16

Fortunately for the courts. only small
percentage of threatened libel suits ma
teriSlZc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16
Such Bad Memories

FrcIn The Memphis Commercial Appeal.
Still. rome OF These multimillonaires is
quite plain as 10 how be got IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16

1t will be made
musical tonight with
the sweet song OF
many canaries. Come
tonight - bring the
coupon along-and
you shall own the
best S o. 6 S t e + for
only SI.z0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16

.HE STAR has . regular and psFma-
nent Family Circulation much more
shan the combined circulation Of the
other Washington dailies. A. . News
ana Advertising Medium It has no
competitor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16

SpcCiaI prices Tor morning
hours, which remain the best
FOR shopping-for real bust
ness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-07
REMAINS THE SAME
wen-Brewed POstum Always PaIatabIe

The flavor of Postum, when boiled according to directions, is always the same-mild, distinctive. and palatable. 1t contains no harmful substance like cRffeine. the drug in coffee and hence may be used with beneft at all times.
 Believing that coffee was the cause of my torpid liver, sick headache and misery in many ways" writes an Ind. lady T quit and bought 6 package Of Postum about 0 year ago.
 My husband and have been so well pleased that we have continued to drink Postum ever since. We like the taste of Postum better than coffee as 1t has always the same pleasant flavor, while coffee changes its taste with about ev- cry combination or blend.
 Since using Postum I have had no more attacks of gall collie. the heav- mess has left my chest. and the old, common, everyday headache is a thing unknown. There's a Reason"
 Name given by Postum Co.,, Battle Creek, Mich. Read The Road to Well. vile" in pkgs.
 Ever read the above letterR A new one apNearB from time to time. They are IESauine. trues and full Of human sstersst
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-07

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 ARRIVALS
 No S5, "The U. S. Fast Mail" . ...........11OoA 100 A M Mo- B, t.The Atlanta Accommodation 3:25 P M No 39, "The Atlanta Express" BOP M No 37 The New York New Orleans Limited . s:55 M -s SELMA DIVISION. m. .ss..ss. Departmes s No 43, Selma Accommodation :. :. = .sd5 N No 39 Selma Accommodation :. .. .. ..8l0 M Afrivals Mo- 38, Selma Accommodation !. $50 M Mo- 36 United States Fast Mail .. .6 25 M No 3s The New YorkNew Orleans Limited" Solid Pullman Train with Club Dining Observation Sleeping Cars arrives New York Noon three hours and thirty quicker than the dschedue No 37 arrives Montgomery and forty five minutes earlier The only solid Pullman operated in the South and of the finest trains the Other schedules shortened and improved The Western Railway as one of the best equipped lines in the United States rates sleeping reservations and detailed information city office E change Hotel Union Depot J. P BIILUPs
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-07

tContinued on Page Three.l
The Newark journal., 1908-09-11
German Public School.

According 10 the last official report
there are 6f.f98 public schools in Ger
many, attended by a779.s56 funiIs. e.
81 per cent eff all German children Of
school age. leaving oa'y# six Per cent
of all other schools. incladinE hone
training. Since 1901 he school atten
ance shows an increase ofz9 f=nerz cent
During the same time male teacher
show an increase of Jog FER cent an
female teachers an increase Of go per
cent The annual ave-aec cost i .
pupil for public school education ha
increased from $f129 in 1901 to So s.
in 1906. The average number Of pu
pills to each teacher was IS tn 1856.
some having as high as IS pulls amt
others as low as 80.
The Newark journal., 1908-09-11
A New temperance LEAGUE.

In the city of Denver, Col. there
has lately been formed new temper
ance organization which. without d.
rectly embodying the principle of total
abstinence. aims against inebriety
and the treating custom. 1t is called
the "Anti-Treating league and be-
gan with an enrolment of II mem
bers The objects of the league have
been highly approved by the clergy
and many of the more moderate re-
formers OF the city, and the member
ship has already increased so largely
as to leave little doubt Of the popu-
larity and success of the new move
ment
The Newark journal., 1908-09-11
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Foroets Names of Sisters.

Santa Barbara, Calm a will filed
here Mrs. Mary Ryon leaves the bulk
of her $4,000 estate to three sisters.
whose names and residences she had
forgotten. Two of the sisters, who
have been found by the executor, are
Mrs Kate Whitney and Mrs. Anna
Doud. both of Broe',lyn. The where
abouts and the married name of
Bridget Laddy. the third sister, are
unknown