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Evening star., 1909-06-06

elder Davis owned land. but kept
tavern, THE wayfarers Rest" which
was popular with the pioneers. Both
families left the state when the two
members who were to achieve great
distinction were quite young.
The Lincolns went first to Indiana
and then to Illinois. but did not pros
per. Abraham Lincoln, through youth
and early manhood. knew nothing but
poverty. The Davises went to Missis-
sippi, and thrived. Jefferson Davis had
some assistance in developing his su-
perior talents.
Both Mr. Lincoln and Mr.. Davis upon
reaching manhood promptly showed
leadership. Both served the country in
war. Mr.. Lincoln saw service as vol
unteer in the Black Hawk war. and Mr..
Davis distinguished himself in Mexico.
In politics prior to 1860 Mr.. Davis had
been far more successful than Mr.. Lin
coin.
When the civil war came on. Ken
lucky, the native state of the leaders
in the struggle. declared for neutrality.
John C. Breckenridge. man OF much
force and attractiveness, who had head
ed one OF the democratic presidential
tickets the year before. ana was now
fresh from service as Vice President.
endeavored to carry the state out Of the
Union, but failed. He himself, went
and for a short time was Mr.. tDavis'
secretary of war. Kentucky remained
in the Union. and the absurd policy Of
neutrality was abandoned. Kentucky
troops in large numbers were found on
both sides, and several bloody battles
were fought on Kentucky soil. James
Speed. a Kentucky Unionist. was Attor-
ney General at the time OF Mr.. Linz
coins death.
Long democratic stronghold. Ken
lucky in 1895 elected a republican gov
ernor on the silver issue, and two years
later sent a republican to the Senate
Today a republican sits In the govern
ors chair, and one Of the states sena-
tors is of that party. Larue county. in
which Hodgenville Is situated, Is demo-
cratic, while Christian county. in which
part of the old Davis homestead is
situated, is republican. So with demo-
Gratis viewing the Lincoln statue with
respect and sympathy. and republicans
the Davis memorial park with like feel
ings, may 1t not be said that. in Ken
tucky at least. the war is over?
Evening star., 1909-06-06
BRYAN in His Old Form.

Mr.. BRYAN has regained his old form.
Now if he will hold 1t the country should
see lively times in the democratic party
for al least eighteen months.
When the action of his party friends in
Congress repudiating the Denver platform
was first reported to him he spoke only
with regret OF the offenders. He ex-
pressed only sorrow. The deliverance was
80 mild indeed, 1t conveyed the impress
sion that change had come over Mr..
Bryan's nature. The Star, with others.
thought the vigorous fighter of the period
between 1896 and 1900 had given place to
a diplomat figuring on votes. 1t looked as
IF time and adversely had chastened the
autncrat
The Judgment was hasty. William j. is
himself again He has given second
thought to the matter, and treats 1t now
in quite the old style. He repudiates the
offenders outright. and calls on their con-
stituents TO do likewise. Let them be
retired from Office Let them cease to sit
where real democrats should sit. The
party expects every man to do his duty,
and these men have betrayed their trust.
Out with them,
Mr. Bryan advises immediate action.
In every district whose representative has
voted with the republicans In the House
for protection the democrats should or
Eantze at once TO put the right sort OF
man in commission. Let the blow be de-
lvered at the primaries. Let men he
nominated and elected who will obey the
party mandate. Put none but the faith
ful on guard
Here we have Mr.. Bryan not only In
the old form but on the old issue For,
he il remembered, he made his debut in
national life as tariff reformer. He
shouted for free trade before he did for
free silver. 1t was not until his party
had hntChed its tariff job in Congress
that he took up the silver issue and be-
came lis most eloquent spokesman. He
saw nothing further in the tariff at that
time And there was nothing In 1t for
the democracy only two years after the
passage of the Gorman-Wilson bill In
that Mr.. Rryans judgment was good.
But is Mr. Bryan willing to help pull
verize the apostates? If any of them
should succeed in securing denominations
will he go into their districts and oppose
them? He is a ready canvasser for his
friends. Will he give as much time try
ing to circumvent his enemies? If he
goes this far next year, both before and
after democratic nominations are made,
supporting the faithful and lashing the
unfaithful he will add a great deal of in
terest to the congressional contests. And
then ne will be able to get a line on 1912
as respects his chances of another presi-
dental nomination.
Evening star., 1909-06-06
Anartment House Pianos.

Ten o'clock Is late enough for piano
playing in apartment houses, according to
the city attorney of st. Louis. who Is
drafting a curfew law to put into effect
such limitation. Under this regulation
II will be a misdemeanor to play on
musical instrument such as a piano. an
a a~cordion or fiddle TO operate pho
nograph between the hours of 10 pm. and
am, such being the law I'm London.
Berlin, Paris and other European cities.
Some American apartment house owners
write restrictions of this character into
their leases, and thereby insure noctur-
nal peace on the premises. Others fear
TO drive away tenants by appearing to
limit the right to the pursuit of happi-
ness which the Constitution guarantees
every American citizen. They would
doubtless welcome a formal prohibition
by law, for they are constantly beset by
the complaints Of those who are annoyed
b. the late performances of musicians.
Apartment house life has its advantages
and its disadvantages, its comforts and
its trials. There is no lawn to cut and
there are no sidewalks to be cleared of
snow In the majority of cases there are
no stairs to climb and everything is
snug and cozy. But the child overhead
or the would-he concert artist below may
offset these gains. One cannot ascend
hand threaten the mother above with court
processes If the youngster is not confined
To padded room or descend and commit
piano slaughter in the fat below. 1t is
not possible always 10 move and find
fiat as convenient and free from ada
cent nusances. even when the landlord
IS willing to waive the lease.
AS for children. they must live some
where and there Is n distinct growth of
sentiment against excluding them from
apartments Indeed, the other day the
Illinois legislature enacted a law forbid
ding, under penalty. the writing of mo
children" clauses into leases. But pianos
are not essential in the coSmic scheme.
Life is possble-even sometimes sweeter
without them. No one objects serious
" 10 an apartment house piano perform
anCe within reasonable hours. Occasion
" the flat above or below will supply a
very good grade of music gratis. But
even the best music is a bore when rem
while the early bird idea when applied TO
piano practice In fiat is extremely dis
tasteful 10 nine-tenths of the dwellers
therein.
-e Washington suffers sufficiently from this
'>-nuisance to warrant the consideration of
the fiat at-dweIlers would probably result in
q large majority in favor of curfew
Law like the St. Louis measure
Evening star., 1909-06-06
PATTEN'S PROFITS.

From the Pittshurg Gazette Times.
Mr.. Patten of Chicago says he cannot
tell within 100000 how much he made
on his wheat corner. But Jim Hill will
vouch for his philanthropy.
From the Syracuse Herald.
Mr. Patten is acquitted OF the charge
of cornering the wheat market by James
T. Hill, TT is" he declares. merely
a case of a man taking advantage of an
opportunity Shouldn't there be some
rule of honor. however, forbidding man
from taking advantage of an opportunity
when it's down?
From the Springfield Union.
The man that walked into the United
States Treasury dema nding a million dol
lars and was sent to the insane asylum
evidently did not have the patience of
Mr.. Patten or he would have tried the
safer and saner wheat pit.
From the Omaha Bee.
You may call 1t q corner or whatever
you please. but the fact Is that with the
close of May 1t was not Mr.. Patten who
settled in the wheat deal.
From the Indianapolis News.
Notwithstanding the opinion Of so sa-
gacious an observer as Mr.. J. ]. Hill. 1t
is pretty hard to believe that mere exist
ing conditions could have yielded Mr.
Patten a profit Of $3,00O.OO in SO short q
time
Evening star., 1909-06-06
Foraker and the Future,

Mr.. Foraker for Governor of Ohio?
Such Is the report. accompanied by the
explanation that he seeks vindication.
The election is in November, 1910.
The former senator is fair game for
speculation. He is in fine health, and at
sixty-three still In the prime of superior
powers. He was retired from the Senate
against the protests of many Ohio repub-
lcans. He himself was reluctant to Quit
office. But he had antagonized his party
In the matter OF railroad legislation, had
incurred the hostility of President Roose-
welt in other matterA had refused support
to the movement to nominate Judge Taft
for President. and so was out of party
favor when the time came. Mr.. Burton
had an easy victory over him.
And yet there were many republicans
In Ohio who admired him. They knew his
abilities recalled with pride his fighting
qualities and with gratitude his long
party service. and felt that he might With
profit to the party he forgiven his recent
displays of independence. But the de-
cision was against him.
Mr. Foraker lost well. Even his ene-
mics admitted that. He not only bowed
respectfully to the action Of the legis-
lature, but expressed a wish for the sue
Evening star., 1909-06-06
LEMONS.
From the Wilmington News.

From the Wilmington News
The duty on lemons has been in
creased. We must confess that even
strong believer In protection cannot see
how foreign lemons compete with any
home products. Possibly they interfere
with the sale Of citric acid.
From the st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Shutting out lemons under an in
creased tariff ought to be satisfactory to
Champ Clark, who has been handed more
lemons than he wanted at this session, at
no cost to him.
From the Concord Monitor.
When the Senate reached lemons in the
tariff bill they were regaled with lemon
ade. Let's see, has the champagne
schedule been fixed yet?
From the Council Bluffs Nonpareil.
The duty on lemons has been increased
Was it from selfish motives that the
senator's desired to reduce the importa-
ton?
From the Detroit News.
AS we'll as placing a tariff on lemons,
the Senate is placing number Of lemons
on the tariff.
From the New York Evening Mail.
Senator Roots fight for a lower tariff
on lemons failed but he has the salts
faction OF knowing that he gave its op-
ponents tight squeeze.
Evening star., 1909-06-06
SAVING UP.

Here enter strict economy and parsimony, too,
cannot buy another hat. the old will have to do,
! cannot eat the thickest steaks,
But must dine on flannel cakes
And must forego
The summer show.
I'll say. by way Of explanation
I'm saving up for my vacation.
Here enter Crouch and Never Treat
And ve-selfs when I want to eat:
No flowers for Rosie. Jen or Maud,
Such things 1 cannot now afford;
A nickel now,
swear. somehow
Looks bigger than my last weeks pay
I'm saving up to go away.
Last year vowed that I would raise
A fund for summer holidays:
When winter winds cold and bleak
I'd put a bit away each week;
But time few by
And here /
With empty purse and grief nlled cup;
Scrimping myself. but saving up.
Perhaps, by August /. may
Possess enough to GO away;
And then in some lakeside resort
I'll blow myself and be a sport
I'll cut a dash
And spend my cash
For after all this life, my friend.
Is Just game of and spend
Detroit Free PreaA
Evening star., 1909-06-06
A Lifting Scheme.

One Of the advantages claimed by the
inventors of aeroplanes and dirigible bal
looms as means of transportation Is that
they are practically noiseless. the thud-
ding Of the motors creating far less dis
turbance than the average railroad train.
Detroit scientist Is willing to forego
this point in order to get his device aloft
by novel methods. Gas? Nothing so ex-
pensive! Wings? Something more du-
rable! Forty gussses would not yield an
swer to the riddle. Fortunately the In
ventor frankly tells his secret, or at least
enough of 1t to prevent the public from
becoming excited over the mystery. He
proposes to raise his apparatus from the
ground with the vibrations Of large bells.
the ringing of which in certain chords
overcomes the force OF gravity. The dis
coverer Of this unique process OF levita-
ton declares that he has succeeded in
casting seven bells whose vibrations have
suff1ced to raise from the ground mass
of steel weighing twenty-five tons.
One is inevitably impressed with such
scheme. 1t seems simple, and yet 1t sug-
gests complications. Aviation by means
OF bell-ringing might be interesting for
short time, but II the scheme works well
1t is possible to conceive the inhabitants
of the earth going about with their ears
stuffed to prevent the smashing OF drums.
The sign language Of the deafmutes
would be needed by everybody when the
bell-boats became common. in order that
the ordinary communications Of life might
be conducted intelligently.
There is one phase of the case which
will reassure the people who advocate the
development Of the quiet-life principles
lately urged in our large cities. The In
ventor Is quoted as saying:
I'VE propose now. If we can raise the
money, to build a double-deck atrshfp
about eighty feet long and forty feet wide.
to be equipped with bells for lifting and
machinery for propelling."
Skeptics will aver that a man who ex-
presses doubt about raising a floating
fund after lifting a twenty-two-ton mass
of steel by simply ringing few bells Is
not likely to disturb the peace.
Evening star., 1909-06-06
Kentucky and Her Sons.

Kentucky this week has held the
center OF the American stage On
Monday, in the village of Hodgenv1llc.
situated near the farm on which Abra-
ham Lincoln was born. statue Of
the great eVancipator was unveiled
On Tuesday, hear the village of Fair
view, where Jefferson Davis was born.
q park of sixteen acres was dedicated
10 Mr. Davis memory. The ceremonies
on both occasions were witnessed with
profound respect and sympathy by a
large outpouring of people.
These two men were the foremost
actors In one of the most momentous
dramas ever enacted. Mr.. Davis was
the elder by eight months. Their places
OF birth are less than hundred miles
apart, as the crow flies. Both were
born In log cabins. The. parents
of Mr.. Lincoln were very poor: those
OF Mr.. Davis by no means rich. The
Evening star., 1909-06-06
Criticisms Of Congress.
lanes / Hill at Seattle:

James j. Hill at SedlIle.
..If Congress would only adjourn for
four or five years, and not only leave the
tariff but other matters alone, the coun-
try would make splendid progress on the
natural lines resultant from prosperity.
We need not take this literally. Men
of eminence and great success sometimes
indulge in the impatience and exaggera-
tions OF the everyday. Mr.. Hill was talk
ing to an interviewer about business. and.
with big things in hand and bigger things
in prospect, spoke in extremes. Like ev-
erybody else, he would be glad to see the
tariff question settled and the new bill
laid on the Presidents table. But to en-
phasize his wishes-and only for en-
phasis-he used the language quoted. He
would object stoutly to going on record
for the very letter OF his utterance.
There are men. however. who have per-
suaded themselves that Congress is
peril, and when in session causes wide
spread uneasdness. Their prescription is a
short meeting held every three or four
years under a restriction that would re-
duce lawmaking to the minimum. They
will tell you that not only are too many
laws enacted but too many men without
qualifications are engaged in legislating
1OF tn6 country. Anu 81 lHeS eleh ioi
fewer sessions Of the lawmaking body,
and a material reduction in its size.
These men want scientific govern
ment. They would put the affairs Of the
country, as some would the tariff. into
the hands of so-called experts. few In
number and powerful in authority. They
would have such tribunal sit in solemn
state behind closed doors, when not on
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what Is happening and what is proposed.
and make reports at long intervals for
ratification by Congress. Put none but
those thoroughly qualified on the job.
This might be severely scientific" but
In no sense would 1t be representative.
lawmaking The Constitution points
chinery Not all of the remarkable men
who shaped this government and wrote its
first laws would pass the severe exami-
nations of this day. Some OF them
would be denounced as incompetents and
advised to "go way back and sit down" ="
And yet, as experience has shown. they
and their fellows wrought wonderfully,
and met, as their successors now meet,
every year.
The complaint comes from one quarter
that We have too many laws. and that
additiora to the number are made too
easily. From another quarter comes
the complaint that the present procedure
of the House is tyrannc, and designed
to limit lawmaking. AS usual, the truth
lies between the two extremes. There
is some hasty and therefore unwise law
making. and II all the bills introduced
in the House were enacted into laws
we should be swamped with legislation.
But taking one consideration with an
other we get along pretty we'll, and
Congress justif1es itself amply.
Evening star., 1909-06-06
A SWINBURNIAN GARDENER.

If sticks were what the rose is
And rubbish were the leaf,
! need not ask your pardon
For showing you my garden:
'Twoud be what each one knows -
OF flower beds the chief
II sticks were what the rose II
And rubbish were the leaf.
II weeds were what green hedge u
And plantain were but grass
afy lawn would be a fair one
And not a skimped and bare one
With bald spots where the edge f.
l would not say "Alasl"
II weeds were what green hedge IL
And plantains were but grass.
II hurdock were but clover
And sand were candytuft
The bees in gladness coming
Would fill the air with humming
Instead OF darting over
As though In tempers huffed,
II burdock were but clover
And sand were candytuft
Were parsley morning glories
And pigweed hollyhocks.
Then nodding. fragrant flowers
Would sway through sun and showers
Like honey laden dories
Tied up to fairy docks
Were parsley morning glortes
And pigweed hollyhocks.
Were dandelions pansies
And thistle mignonette.
Then would my little garden
Re as the Vale OF Arden
Filled with all scented fancies
In blossom beauty set
Were dandelions pansies
And thistles miSnonette.
II plaintain were but blue grass
And sand were only turf
Each morn my clicking mower
Would only serve TO lower
The velvet Of the new grass;
I'd be a singing serf
II plaintain We're hut blue grass
And sand were only turf
w. ID. Neshit in Chicago Post.
Evening star., 1909-06-06
TORTURE.

! tossed last night upon my bed
And sadness claimed me for her own;
No friend Of mine was lying dead,
No cherished hope OF mine had dow1;
I had not suffered from disease.
Nor been maligned by any foe;
! had not seen my enemies
Pass upward, leaving me below.
] tossed upon my bed and sought
Plagued by a constant. haunting fear,
Not that one whom Id injured might
Demanding dark revenge. appear;
Twas not remorse that kept away
The rest which had hoped to gain:
No tooth of mine, through quick decay,
Was filing me with poignant pain.
/ tossed upon my bed and sought
In many ways to WOO repose.
But all my efforts went for naught,
Though ! had earned no taunting woes;
tortured. miserable thing.
OF all defensive means deprived.
] heard the oft recurring ping gg!-
The first mosquito had arrived.
S. f. Kiser in Chicago Record Herald
Evening star., 1909-06-06
TOOT OF The SLY SEA SERPENT.

Now the lamprey and the hatnsh
Are disporting in the sea.
And the lakelet club and catfish
Glide about In widest glee.
And I'm feeling very musty
As the gay moth caracoles
Round this shore inn cellar dusty
For to eat me full OF holes.
Yea. I'm weary of this cellar,
Which Is not the ocean cave,
And long for glory stellar
In the wild wind dimpled wave.
Oh, I know that very shortly
shall wriggle with a grin
When the boniface so portly
Sends me on my trial spin.
And I'm also very happy.
Full Of tar balls to the ears:
And my spirits sweet and sappy
With the gasoline that cheers.
shall soon perform my skimlet
In a most artistic way
On the spiral like a gimlet.
And the bonface Will say:
"Oh, he beats my hash and chowder
As card and fate be halks.
And his actions speak much louder
Than the words which money talks"
So its OF the ocean grotto
That ] dream. and all Its hzz,
When / shrek my merry motto:
Turn me loose and let me whiZz.
r. 4. Munkittrick in New York Hera0.
Evening star., 1909-06-06
LUCKY BILL.

Now doth the critic spend his days
Swearing that Francis Bacon wrote
The bulk Of Mr.. Shakespeare's plays
That Bill was not the acting pote;
And working in. around about,
With some points fresh and others Willy,
Goes on TO prove beyond a doubt
The Bard OF Avon was not guilty.
o. would that some far day from here,
When I am .-dust TO dust returned"
When my selections. far and near.
Are muchly roasted knocked or spurnedy
o, would that IL might thusly be
When / am getting IL some rough.
That some one will arise for me
And prove l did not write the stunt
Nashville TennesseaA
Evening star., 1909-06-06
FISHERMAN'S OPTIMISM.

Where circllng ripples swish.
And eddies play,
The biggest, finest fish
All get away.
But let us not despair,
Or yield to woe.
Those big ones will be there
Next time we GO.
louisville Courier Journal.
Evening star., 1909-06-06

1t is not made quite clear by the re-
ports which have reached this country
whether Count Castellanes rolicitude
concerning the custody of the children
is due to parental affection or financial
foresight.
Evening star., 1909-06-06
Why PAW IS RESTLESS.

When paw takes on that restless look
An gifts as cross as cross kin be,
An won't sit quiet With his book.
Ner trot me any on his knee;
When he won't do a thing but fret,
An acts SO. awful. awful queer.
An starts to diggin' worms, You bet
Trout fshin' seasons gittin' near.
Los Angeles Exprou
Evening star., 1909-06-06
The BICOTS.

There are men whose minds fashioned 90
That only one side of they know.
They shake their heads, and they wag their chins:
And it's always luck when the other team wins.
True worth they never can understand;
For they're narrow and bigoted band.
With them all virtues may look like sins;
And 1t s always luck when the other team wins.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Evening star., 1909-06-06
A Well Meant Effort.


Said good Mr.. Goldworthy. counting his
wealth.
1--WE more than I need for my comfort
and health.
1.U lust look about and endeavor to find
A way that my surplus may profit man
kind
It's reading that helps us to knowledge
and fame;
I'll do what 1 can to encourage the same
ri build some fine structures where
books may be had
By each studious girl and intelligent lad
"And so, in the next generation. we'll
A wondrous uplift Of the average mind. :
Philosophers wise will have settled each
doubt.
For light reading we'll keep a few poets
about
bait
For readers. But chiefly to questions Of
state
My book shall pertain. And the world
must agree
A year or two later he carefully scanned
The list to see what had been most In
demand.
Twas a shock to his pride ana he pen
sively sighed
When he saw the great call for Tho
Buccaneers Bride
THE Lovers OF Gladys" "The Curse OF
the Manse,"
''They Kissed and Then Parted" '.The
Gamblers Last Chance"
And the books he approved lay meath
dust on tho shelf.
To tell the plain truth he'd ne'er read
them himself
Evening star., 1909-06-06
VARIOUS VERSES
ON TIMELY TOPICS
STYLES HANDICAP.

oh. diffdence.
Ambitions clog,
You hamper gents
Who'd put on dog,
Who feel at once
The very thing
To dos the stunts
Done nv the king
(The king. you know,
When he Is dressed
For passing show.
Is Fu-ope's bestl:
But these same gents
Are curhed ny fear
Oh, diffidence.-
That they would hear
The jeer and slur
The mob provides
II trousers were
Creased down the sides.
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