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Evening star., 1908-01-21

classed as an Indianian. Mr. Hemen-
way and Mr.. Overstreet are IndianianS by
birth residence and official commission.
Mr. Boran Mr. Fowler and Mr.. MCGUIRE
Nrre born in Illinois. Mr.. Ellis is ma
tive of Michigan, and Mr. Clark a native
Of Kentucky. What sort, and how much.
OF claim has Kansas on any of these
men?
But lct Us look at the list of the men
holding the commission of Kansas in the
present Congress. Senator Long was
born in Pennsylvania Senator Curtis Is a
native kansan, as are Representatives
Anthony. Scott and Murdoch Mr.. Camp
"cil. however, came from far-oh Nova
Scotia. Mr.. Miller is a Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Calderhead and MIR. Reeder are from
Ohio. where statesmen grow in album
dare &C, and Mr Madison halls from 1lll-
nois.
1t thus appears that instead OF oeing
an exporter, Kansas in an importer OF
statesmen. AS yet the home product Is
short, or else SO modest that 1t yields the
biz prizes TO the newcomers. Ous OF a
total of ten now in service in Washing
ton, she has reared but four.
This, however, is no reproacn As an
importer let Kansas be Judged by her
selections. As rule they lave been
good. and some nave been excellent. Inc
two Inel WHO for years gave her hlg
distinction in this town came 10 her from
d distance. MIR. Plumb was an Ohio
printer, VINO found his opportunity in
Kansas. and Mr.. Ingalls, was of the
Brahmin caste" of Massachusetts. who
when d yoGngster fresh from college took
brilliant talents 10 an appreciative west
ern market. and grew up, and pulled the
country after him. Sad days We're those
for the state when the one man died. and
in violent lit of populism she turned
down the other She has been we'll served
at times since. but she will not soon look
upon their like again.
Evening star., 1908-01-21
Huphes.

II il is true that Gov. Hughes is on the
eve OF declaring himself on the leading
national issues he is on the right track.
There is natural and widespread curios-
ity on Tn" subject. and the mon who are
booming hih for President find themselves
halted here ana there because of their In.
ability to speak for their favorte. He
should. of course. speak for himself. and
is fully able TO do so. In fact whenever
he speaks he makes his meaning entirely
clear. His recent deliverances on Tuske-
gee and on race track gambling were
models of frankness. We may assume,
therefore, that if he takes up the tariff,
Evening star., 1908-01-21
Regular Weather.

'Tain't no regular weather dat we'se get
tin nowadays;
It's jes' substitution dat dey's managed
foh to raise.
To keep dis earth a-runnin' in its Gus
tomary style.
De reg'lar weather's what we will be git
tin after while.
Yoh talk about December: an January
too!
De winter times jes' loafin' 'roun' with
muffin much to do:
You's laughin at de climate, but you
sho' will change yoh song
An sit up an take notice when de groun
hog comes along.
Dom pass congratulations roun' an stah,
in shakin hans:
You don know what may happen till dat
lar weather lands.
JUS now. wifi no one lookin', We kin jump
from fall to May.
1t amt no reg'lar weather till de groun
hog has his say.
Evening star., 1908-01-21
Bryan and Wall Street.

Mr.. Bryan refuses to discuss the latest
Wall Street move against him. Why
should he discuss it? 1t speaks for itself.
and to the Bryanites everywhere tells a
very plain tale. What have lie and his
friends TO fear from a group of financiers
and their attorneys gathered together to
shape the destines of the democratic
party? So soon after the Parker episode,
The thing Is almost impudent. One has
on.y to read the list of the names to take
the measure of the proceeding.
Why. with no authority. have used the
names of Gov. Hoke Smith and Gov.
Swanson? Did not the New Workers know
that neither man could be induced to as
sist in the game? What would the po-
litical life of either, strong as both are
now. be worth if he were to travel to New
York to confabulate with lot of trust
magnates and their legal advisers about
putting Mr.. Bryan out of business? Gov.
Smith, years ago, gave evidence of his
devotion to majority rule by leaving Mr..
Cleveland's cabinet to vote for Mr.. Bryan.
and his election to his present office was
sort of anti-Wall street triumph.
Virginia is not opposed to Mr.. Bryan.
and Gov. Swanson is his partys repre-
sentative in office.
Wall street. so gifted in turning over
money to advantage, is one of the poorest
Of politicians. This time four years ago
it had paid agents running about the
country trying to drum up anti-Roose-
welt sentiment. Mr.. Hanna was it's can
didate, and somehow it had brought him
to believe he could be nominated for
President. There was nothing more i'm
possible, and, as soon as Mr. Roosevelt
spoke. the whole scheme came to the
ground. Then the democratic members of
the movement set up Judge Parker, only
to see him defeated by record d-breal1ing
majority. First andslast, poorer politics
was never played anywhere.
The more active Wall street becomes
against Mr.. Bryan the better for him. He
thrives on the fact that he has never
been, and is not now, acceptable to the
street. 1t made him, and keeps him, the
darling of the constituency he calls his
own. The true Bryanites love him for
between Mr.. Bryan and his leading New
York opponents in the democratic party
his warmest supporters would grow sus-
picious, and probably cool toward him.
Wall street will not name either candi-
date this year. nor will its support In the
campaign to follow be openly solicited In
behalf of either. 1t was never so unpopu-
lar. taking the country by and large, as
it is today.
Evening star., 1908-01-21
The Southern Republicans.

The communication addf eSSel by foTme
Senator Kellogg of Louisiana and former
Senator Chandler of New Hampshire to
the southern republicans carries a good
deal of sound sense. The Star likes il
because 1t is strictly in line with the
views The Star itself has frequently ex-
pressed on the same subject. Why should
states which cannot possibly give a sin
gle electoral vote to the republican can
didate, no matter his name, but will give
all their votes to the democratic candi-
cate. no matter his name or the terms OF
his platform, go to Chicago banded to-
gether in the interests of any man? Why
not, indeed. go there. as these two for
mer senators advise. for consultation, and
TO assist in program best calculated to
carry the day in the debatable territory? :?
such is the duty suggested alike by good
sense and good politics.
1t has been many years now since this
question appeared in a republican ma
tional convention. 1t cut a very small
hgure In 1885, and since then things have
gone by acclamation. Mr.. Mckinley in
l9O, and Mr. Roosevelt in 1904 were
nominated on records which could not
be challenged. The south heard and
needed with the rest
Why should Il section so helpless come
forward now and attempt to dictate the
candidate? What was impossible by po-
itical organization twelve years ago is
impossible today by local laws. Disfran-
chisement has put the south's eggs all in
one basket, and that basket belongs to
the democratic party. In presidential cam
paigns the lower southern states are
counted before thew vote and never fail
to vote as previously counted.
Matters are so shaping themselves that
strenuous national struggle seems as
sured. 1t will not be wise for the repub-
licans to assume anything. They will
need and should have, their strongest
man for standard bearer. standing upon
platform which says and means some
thing. He should be thoroughly accept
able to the east and the middle states. and
in line with all the policies which in those
states have come TO represent progressive
republicanism.
Unless suoh a man is nominated repub-
lican success at the polls is impossible.
With such a candidate the republicans
will have THE better of the argument
though no. such advantage as promises a
walk-over. Would southern republicans
with SUCH man in the White House,
have anything to complain of? What?
All they may hope for on selfish lines is a
square deal on federal patronage, and all
on broader lines is continuation of poll
cies which have made their section. along
with the other sections of the country,
rich and prosperous. And any man now
figuring in the republican speculation
would insure both.
Evening star., 1908-01-21
Washington's Method.
a los Appeles pynress

The impudent defiance handbook gam
blers exhibit toward the law prohibiting
gambling necessitates the employment OF
stern corrective measures. 1t Is not
enough to arrest and convict-punishment
should be administered with such severity
as will deter offenders from repetition
Of the ofYense. In Washington. D. c.. a
handbook maker was last week fined $500
and given three months in Jail in addition
to the money penalty. Gamblers here who
cheerfully take the risk OF detection as
an incident of their occupation. when
money fines alone are inflicted, would ex-
hibit an enforced respect for the law We're
Jail sentences imposed.
Evening star., 1908-01-21
Loan Sharks and Their Victims.
From the ladelphia Ledger.

AS long as poverty and the grinding
need OF money exist in the world there
will continue to exist side by side with
these conditions persons willing to take
advantage of the necessities of their
follows. So also, any law to the con-
trary notwithstanding, the man in i'm
perative need will always be found
willing to pay whatever rate of interest
the lender may ask. These indisputa-
BILE facts do not take the sting from
the plight of the unfortunate obliged to
resort to the usurious lender nor wash
the stigma from the business Of making
profit out OF the misfortunes Of the sub
merged section OF the community. Neither
do they in the least limit the credit due to
the police for their effort to reduce the
abuses OF the system to a minimum.
Evening star., 1908-01-21

the trusts. the money questions and other
questions. with view of informing Tn,
public where he stands with relation to
them. he will contribute something of spe-
cial value to the current speculation about
the republican nomination for President.
Evening star., 1908-01-21
Perhaps.

why did George Washington own up
to chopping the cherry tree?"
Perhaps" replied the western lawyer.
Ibis judicial mind enabled him to foresee
the reluctance that has been developed
about putting any faith In confessions
Evening star., 1908-01-21
Not Looking That Way.

That man who offers to bet 5000 that
Coy. John a. Johnson will be elected
President If nominated, Is no friend of
Gov. Johnson's. The Denver convention,
as it is forecasted, is not looking for a
man who can be elected.
Evening star., 1908-01-21
Iawless.

From the Anaconda Standard.
Those who are in hot haste to obey the
unwritten law are never so quick 10 OBJ
serve those on the statute books.
Evening star., 1908-01-21

Senator j. Davis probably feels that the
sneers at his oratory simply help to en-
phasize his chosen role of an honest
backwoodsman whose heart is in the
right place.
Evening star., 1908-01-21

Like most anarchist plots. the one un-
earthed at Rio de Janeiro has absolutely
no reason for being, outside the uncon-
querable desire OF certain types of hu-
manity TO blow somebody up.
Evening star., 1908-01-21
Brighter.

From the Portland (Ore) Telegram.
by careful grooming Marse Henry's
ark horse Is gradually assuming a
brighter color.
Evening star., 1908-01-21

| Having been a base ball player in his
youth. Gov. johnson will appreciate the
danger of leaving the duties of umpire in
the hands of an interested party like Mr..
Bryan.
Evening star., 1908-01-21

Experts may be called on to explain
whether anybody who stays out late at
roof gardens is not liable to next-day
attacks of stuporous melancholia.
Evening star., 1908-01-21

Announcements that Gov. Hoke Smith
will attend no banquet where wine is
served awakens the astonishing suspicion
that Georgia still contains some alcohol
that has not been de-natured
Evening star., 1908-01-21

AS a United States senator Col. Wat
tcrson might enable the Congressional
Record TO attain real standing in Ameri-
can Journalism.
Evening star., 1908-01-21
Diction.

Il suppose" said the young statesman,
that the first thing 1 want to do is to
learn to say exactly what I mean
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum; "and
after that you may find it necessary to
say exactly what you don't mean
Evening star., 1908-01-21

u Is remarkable that a man who is re-
ported to suffer the heavy financial losses
constantly ascribcd to Mark Twain should
so cffcctually preserve his sense of humor
Evening star., 1908-01-21
School of Experience.
From the Norfolk virginian-Pilot.

TOM .NUTIUIh
The school Of bitter experience is the
best teacher for Indifferent and reckless
people.-Baltimore American.
1t Is the only school in which the vast
majority of them will learn, and some not
there even.
Evening star., 1908-01-21

In these days of gigantic graft there Is
peculiar pathos in the fate of a man who
has to so to trial for the misappropri-
alton of less than $lO.OO.
Evening star., 1908-01-21

The obstinacy of The Senate may yet
force the President to go into practical
politics without any mental reservations
OF saving clauses of any kind.
Evening star., 1908-01-21
w ould Do It.

From Inc Hurt1Ord Tines.
The Washington Star advises the hen
lucky democrats to break the deadlock
over a United States senator by electing
Editor Henry Watterson. This looks like
a studied attempt to make the Con-
gressional Record interesting.
Evening star., 1908-01-21
Too Much Dyspepsia.

From the Rochester Post Express.
According to the British Medical Jour
nal, lying is often caused by indigestion.
Then politics must be the most dyspep-
tic of occupations.
Evening star., 1908-01-21

lit : universally admitted that Mr..
Bryan makes an exceedingly good speech.
in spite of tie fact that the votes SO fire.
Guentiy go the other way
Evening star., 1908-01-21
Real Rows.
From the Atlanta Georgian.

Venezuela is to have base ball. All rast
revolutions in that country will pale into
insignificance beside the upheaval in the
bleachers when the umpire goes against
the hometown team.
Evening star., 1908-01-21

Mr.. Bryan does not seem disposed to
offend any fellow democrat who has a
boom big enough TO b. worth absorbing.
Evening star., 1908-01-21
Drought.
and (Ore.) Telegram.

From the Portland lOre) Telegram.
In a number of southern localities there
is a good deal of the extra dry this year.
which does not mean champagne by a
iugfull
Evening star., 1908-01-21
A Harsh SUMMARY.

His speeches told us nothing new,
And yet for speech he'd yearn.
His burning thoughts were very few.
Though he had thoughts to burn.
Evening star., 1908-01-21

EyIn order to avoid delays on account
o. personal absence letters to THE
STAR should not bo addressed to any
Individual connected with the ONCE but
simply to THE STAR. or to the Editorial
or Business Department, according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1908-01-21

Demonstrations by Judge Parker that
silenca may be overdone do not cause
c.. Hughes any visible concern.
Evening star., 1908-01-21
Zoociety.
From the Kansas

From the Kansas City Star.
A geological society has been organized
in Kansas City. For the sake of brevity.
why not call II the Zoociety.
Evening star., 1908-01-21
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Hard Winter

Il thought you said this was going to
be hard winter?"
Wall, answered the professional
prophet, 1T is-hard to guess
Evening star., 1908-01-21

MIS-. Thaw told her story without nerv-
BUSINESS. She should have il pretty we'll
iy heart by this time
Evening star., 1908-01-21

plain hard work Is what counts in dis
world said Uncle Eben. Oar ain nuf-
fin kin convince me dat de wheeibar-
raw hasn' contributed mo- to human prog
ress dan de automobile
Evening star., 1908-01-21

THE STAR has q regular and pe17na-
nsut Family Circulation much more
than thc combined circulation OF the
other Washington dailies. As News
and Advertising Medium 1t has no
competitor.
Evening star., 1908-01-21
A Winning Ticket

From Harpers Weekly.
Wilson and johnson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-19
BACK FROM BRlDGTON,
enthusiastic Reunion of the 18th
Maine Association.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. T. Johnson. Can't
and Mrs. James Walker and Miss Ciar.
tsWalker arrived home Thursday night
| from the reunion of the 18TH Maine
Eeglmental Association, which wa.
held at Bridgton, Scpt(1G and il. The
attendance at the reunion was about 81
ana the regimental headquarters were
at the BridgtOn House, where the vet
Grams and their families We're ve.; hos
litably entertained. The guests were
particularly impressed with the excel
lent Sidewalks of the town. ther,, Being
cver three miles OF fine eranuIjtt,ic
sidewalks.
IN the hotel Office previous to the
BUSINESS meeting the question was dis
cnssed 1t merging the 18TH Maine with
some OF the Etncr re9imcntal assoc; a.
LIONS. Inc sentiment was entirely
against such measure and at the bus
mess meeting it was voted to make al
sons and daughters and lineal descend
ants Of the veterans of the 18th Maine
members OF the organization, thus per-
petuatlng the association and making
IT'S future us an independent organiza-
ton assured
In discussion of the question Com
rade Johnson found himself surround
ed by group of comrades, whose
h1eal descendants would dnubtles So
nave met with the hearty approval of
PRESIDENT Roosevelt. Ira O. Allen OF
Nin2lhaven said he could help out the
organization as each one Of lis Il
grandchildren wculd join it. Solomon
G. Murphy of Fort Fairfield allowed
that he could go Mr.. Allen 10 better in
the matter of grandchildren and an
other veteran announced that he had
five sons and five daughters and 81
grandchildren, making a total of So
grandchildren in the little group.
Cnmrade Maxfield of Co X had four
grandchildren at the reunion, all of
whom were musicians. One Il girl Of
1G played the piano and the other two
girls played the violin and cornat,
While the grandson performed upon the
hageolet and the quartet discoursed
fine music. When they played RED
Wing even the oldest of the veterans
began to dance across the floor.
The old board of officers We're re-
elected with Gen. Isaac Dyer of Show
hogan as president, John A. Wheeler
of Boston, vice president, and Major
Henry 4. Shorey of Bridgeton, secre-
tary and treasurer. Miss Eva ShOrey
was made assistant secretary. Major
SLoreN has been secretary and treas
urer of the association since its foun-,
dation in 1885. Gen. Dyer, the pre- ST
dent, is So years of age. but still in eX-
celent form despite his year, and his
voice rang out several times during tho
business session in old-time vigor. /.
The Gardiner members who attended
the reunion found the occasion a very
pleasant one and only regretted thai
the time of holding the reunion was
81 limited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-19
OAKLAND. !

Mrs. J. B. Brown Is In Pennington.
where she attended the funeral OF the
late Charles Coburn yesterday. h.. g.
A party of young people enjoyed last
evening at Camp Hurricane. Salmon lake.
\ The Universalist choir held its rehearsal
at the home OF Mrs. Dan M. Marshall last
evening. ...r.... .,-....
NJ. L. Strickland and Frank Robinson
Of Waterville left yesterday on hunting
trip to Great pond. s...,.. So any
Plumbers are at work repipfng the Pike
block for connection with the new sewer.
j. II. Morse has returned from busi-
ness trip to Madison. s+., ~ >; ,-.g.
Charles Rowe Of Lewiston Is visiting
friends in town. %.-4 ~ t.,s,
George Folger left town yesterday for
visit with relatives in Chicago. =,
Mrs. John Rodeiick left town yesterday
for a visit with friends
Hvman Miller of Boston was the guest
of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Freeman yester-
day. - pr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-19
LETTER FROM MR.. FERNALD
Received by Judge Larrabee in Re
Spouse to Congratulations.

On the morning following election
Judge James NJ Larrabee wrote to
Governor elect Bert NJ Fernald of Po-
land a letter Of conSratulation III Which
ne stated:
"Fifty-threc years ago yesterday
cast my first ballot for Arson P. Nor
rill, beginning my political lie With
that Of the Republican party
Yesterday morning Judge Larrcbce
received the following letter from Mr.
Fernald:
West Poland, Nc. Sept. Is, 1905:
Hon. James NJ. Larrabce.
Gardiner, Me.
My Dear Judge Larrabec:
l cannot sufficiently thank you for
your kind words of congratulations.
They are all the more appreciated COM
ing from gentleman who has been on
the firing line fer so many y"arY. | cs-
peciallv appreciate that pr"t 81 You:
letter where YOU say You are MS proud
of your party now as in Ia" H.lXS OF
Arson p morrill, and OF tie Governor
elect as of tn" candidate O: iN... This
is most gratifying to me.
With pest wishes, E@l,cv" me.
Yours truly.
BERT N. Ft.ENhl.D.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-19
Church Notices.

st. .Ioseph's Catholic church. Rev TT
Z. III. Reardon rector Early mass at
y. M. second mass at 1870 with sermon
by Ri. Rev Lewis A. Walsh of Portland
bishop of the diocese; confirmation at Z
NJ. followed by constellation of new pot-
ton of st. Joseph's cemetery.
Chlists church QIpiscopaD, Rev. r. W
Plant rector Oath Sunday after Trinity
Holy communion at 1.30; morning PRAYER
litany and sermon, 1870; Sunday school AT
II; evening prayer and address at Z. The
reorganization of the Sunday school fol
the fall and winter term will take place
on this Sunday. All scholars and teach
ers are requested to be present.
Highland Avenue Methodist Episcopal
church, Rev. John R.. Clifford pastor
Morning worship with sermon by the pas
tor at 10 30; Sunday school and Clifford
Bible class for men at T. M; junior
League at 3 P. NJ; Epwo"th League. led
by MIS-. Alfred Manson, at P. NJ; praise
and gospel service, led by the pastor. al
{ p. NJ. midweek prayer meeting
Wednesday at 73G p. NJ: class meeting
Friday evening at I.3O led by 5. Everett
Johnson.
ll.15 A. NJ. preaching service at p. NJ
with SeImCn by the State superintendent
of ;'niyersalist churches, Rev. Heivey III
Hoyt of Hiram.
Free Baptist church, Rev. W. ". Hay
den pastor: Sunday services as usual
Morning worship at 1890. at which time
the new pastor enters upon his duties.
First Church of Christ, Scientist: Morn
ing services at 1045: subject of lesson
sermon: Matter" testimonial meeting
Wednesday evening at 80.
First baptist church. Rev. :. II. Clarke
pastor Public worship at 1880 with ser
mon by the pastor: suLicct: Ora wing
Men to Christi" Sunday school at T.: Jun
ior c. T.. at ): evening service at o'clock
midweeli prayer meeting. led by Christian
Endcavorers. Wednesday evening at 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-19
WATERv|LLE,
Vassalboro\ Needs
Fire Apparatus;

That the village of North Vassalboro
is sadly In need of fire protection Of
its own was evident Thursday morning
when the Methodist church was Quilted.
The town at present is solely depend
ent upon the apparatus from the
American wooden mill and although
they have been perfectly willing to ex-
tend all aid possible in case of fire, the
citizens have now come to the under
standing that hose should be purchased
ard system organized. The village in
the past few years has grown and still
continues and to be crippled in this
manner is a fact worthy of attention.
When the fire was discovered Thurs
day morning the night Waterman of
the mill was notified, but it is his duty
to continue his rounds before sounding
an alarm. As it was, had there been
more hose the fire might have been
stopped quicker. If there should hap
pen to be a fire at the mill and another
in the village. the hose would not be
allowed to he taken from the mill
grounds. SO in way the village is
practically destitute. The citizens are
seriously talking along this line and it
Is probable that some action will be
taken.