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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09
DR.. Cooks Claim.

IL was hoped when DR. Cook sent his
documents to Copenhagen for eXamina-
ton by the university at the Danish
capital which had been chosen by him
as the tribunal for the determination of
his claim to have been the first man
to reach the north pole, that the case
had passed into the stage of final de-
termination and that nothing would in
tervene to becloud the issue or to render
a decision more difficult. But unfor-
tunately at the very time of the arrival
at Copenhagen of the Cook records grave
doubt is cast upon their authenticity by
the publication of affidavits of two men
who declare that they were hired by
DR.. Cook to assist him in preparing the
da.l which he sent to Copenhag gen. The
fact that the affidav Wits were procured and
were first published by a newspaper
which has from the outset of this I'M
fortunate controversy, been avowedly an
opponent of the Cook claim does not
lessen their Importance. They are now
thrown into the case to be considered
on their merits and in the full light of
AL the facts and with reference to the
suspicion that has been raised against
the good faith of DIR. Cook. 1t remains
termne how much weight should be
given to them and whether tho claimant
should he summoned to refutc them
One of the atlantis. n navigator. declares
that he was convinced in three minutes
that DIR. Cook knew nothing whatever
bout scientific exploration and that he
had never been at or near the pole. This
statement is to be considered in the light
OF the fact that Immediately upon his
return from the north DIR. cook was sub
nitted 10 a rigid examination at Eopen-
hagen by men of science, whose verdict
at that time was In his favor. The af-
hdaVits of Loose and DunkeI are also to
be read In the light of their frank ac-
acknowledgement that they have now come
forward against DR.. Cook because, as
they alleee, he has failed to pay them in
full for the services they claim to have
rendered him. It is impossible to Judge
this matter now and here. The whole
ease is before the University of Copen-
hagen If its judgment is adverse to
DIR. Cooks claim he will stand branded
as the most monumental faker and con
temptihle liar in modern history IL his
claim Is accepted by the university this
ratification will tend strongly to estab-
lish him as the first to reach the north
pole
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09

Now, If Mr.. Bryan will just be good.
the democracys path To the White House
will be cleared. So at least runs some OF
the talk of the day. Let him pick his
man for leader in 1912, give him the
benefit of an active support, and the
party will make the nomination and tn.
country will ratfy it.
Mr.. Bryan. 1t is stated. had "A like
chance two years ago. Had he consent
Cd TO the suggestion of Gov Johnson o;
Minnesota for leader the battle OF 100,
would have been won. and he himself
become power with the administration
II was all so easy. The cry was Johnson
and it was only necessary that Mr. Bryan
add his voice to the chorus.
This has been repeated 50 often and sc
confidently that in some Of the eulogie:
OF Gov. Johnson recently delivered he wa.
represented as missing the presidency BY
that very narrow margin II only Mr.
Bryan could have been brought to Sc,
the situation. and act on il In a spirit
OF party first.
xkat view OF the matter is moonshine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09
Economy.

Economy is the cry. The President
utters it. and the democratic leaders echo
it, We shall hear it often during the
session. 1t will figure in the coming
congressional campaigns There Will be
| many speeches on the subject but to be
! effective. they must square with the votes
cast The statesman who talks one way
and because of local demands votes an
other will play poor politics.
We have a big country. For some
years past it has been developing at an
/ astonishing and most gratifying rate. our
expenditures have necessarily grown to
meet the conditions. The general govern
ment, with popular approval has taken
on much additional work. Public officials
have largely increased in numbers. Our
bills thus have totaled in great amounts,
but-the people at the polls have Endorsed
| them. The party responsible has been
in full possession of the government for
nearly thirteen years running.
new law for raising revenue has just
gone into effect and large returns are
expected from it. 1t was drawn with our
increased national expenditures in view.
The fact that we needed a good deal of
money in our business was dwelt upon,
and, it was thought, provided for. Early
returns from the law encourage the hope
that 1t will redeem the promises of its
friends. and generously supply Uncle Sam
with all the funds ne needs.
1t is agreed that the government should
live within its income. 1t has no right
to take chances on a deficit. The safe
side should be carefully calculated, and
appropriations made accordingly.
There is no dispute about maxims.
They are pat to all tongues. But maxims
applying to expenditures are not always
easily interpreted. The public money
should not be wasted, but what is waste ?
We must economic. but what is econ
omy? Shall worthy projects on foot be
halted? Shall projects acceptable to pub
lie sentiment be denied a start? Shall
old and new things alike be skimped ?
How will it be possible to provide for the
government as it was administered eight
or ten years ago without Topping off
work since undertaken, and what work
and what officials shall be Topped off?
The debate In both houses of Congress
will be very interesting as 1t proceeds.
The pruning knife when drawn in ear
nest is a terrifying weapon. A member,
full of the spirit of ''woodman, spare
that tree, appeals to the chairman to
spare that item. 1t means much to him
in his race for reelection, and somehow
he regards his reelection as a matter of
national Importance. The estimates have
been "cut to the quick" VIII the APP
preparations be? Watch both sides of
! both chambers for the answer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09

Gov Johnson was man of merit and
ability but it was never In Mr.. Bryans
power to make him President of the
United States. The country would not
have accepted him on Mr.. Bryan's recon-
mendation. The very fact that Gov. john
sons success would mean IL strong Bryan
influence with the administration would
have caused the defeat of the ticket
What the country would not have at
that time, as was shown in Mr.. Bryan $
own candidacy, was Organism In national
affairs. Mr. Bryan lost. and Gov. john
son as his candidate would have lost.
As to 1912, the question Is, will the coun-
try accept Organism thene If so, why
not under Mr. Brvans own ruler Who
understands Bryanism SO well, or could
administer it SO thoroughly from the
White House? \ lieutenant in the presi-
delcy might blunder. He might go too
fer or lack the nerve to go far enough.
If the country at that time is still OPP
posed to Bryanism, then Mr.. Bryan
choice for the presidency would be as OBJ
jectionable as himself. He would not be
allowed to put a man in the presidency.
The country would understand that Mr.
BRYAN would be a power with the admin
istration. and of course would exert his
power toward pushing the policies known
by his name.
Marry in haste, and repent at leisure.
The democracy totk Mr.. Bryan, for bet
ter for worse. after the briefest of court
ships. 1t was case Of love at sight. The
proposal was in grandiloquent terms, and
tie witnesses to the marriage ceremony
were all in frenzy of delight. Some OF
them danced jigs around the convention
hall Since then. alas. Whom the jig
dancers then joined together no man has
been able to put asunder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09
Appearance.

You mustn't jedge by 'pearances-
Da's whut my gran'dad say;
An grandpa he's been llvin long
An learnin' mo- each day.
Dis gemman dey calls SANITY Claus
Who makes de Chris mas bright
Is a convincin' proof as how
De arguments all right.
His whiskers is de funny kind.
His face ain much fob looks;
His clos is bout de worst OF all
Is seen in picture books.
He doesn' drive no tourln car
Ner team of bosses fine
Yet every one is sayin' now
"Or Sanity Claus fur mine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09
The Naval Observatory.
nm the New York Tribune


Astronomers viii note with satisfaction
what Pres dent Tait says in his message
regarding the Naval Observatory. fot
wears they have advocated the placing on
that institution under the confroi or
civilian, selected from their own ranks,
and a favorable report on the plan was
rendered by a special board of VISITORS
appointed by Congress In l'ol. since
that time no progress has been made
but now that President has for the
first time interested himself so far as 10
urge legislation to carry the plan into
effect the outlook is greatly improved.
A moments reflection Will convince most
persons that there is little more reason
for putting a military man at the head or
the government observatory In Washins-
ton than for having one in charge OF the
weather bureau or the coast and 2eodetic
survey One of the most important pieces
of work at the observatory is the regu-
lation. by the scrutiny of certain stars
when they cross the meridian. OF the
clock which gives the whole country the
true time That and many other allied
tasks are performed at the Greenwich
observatory, in England. which has al
ways had civilian for its director.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09
Pilot on Prairie.

i rom tho InlidueipHia lI'so
The grounding of the Prairie has moved
the whole country. In war the conse-
ouences might have been critical In
peace ii has made the naval strength of
the United States ridiculous. The pilot,
1t is announced. was responsible for the
grounding of the Prairie. He has by sug-
gestion I'm an interview shifted the re-
sponsibiity to the range lights which
burned dim. Why was pilot on board ?
None can be used in war. The Prairie
can get no pilot if it approaches an I'M
friendly shore or port in Nicaragua If
our naval officers cannot take a vessel out
of our own ports, down a familiar and
well lighted channel like the Delaware,
what will occur on a hostile coast. with
lights out and no pilot to be had? The
English navy refuses pilots to men-of- war
in its own ports The admiralty board
rightly feels that if pilots are habituaI in
peace navigation will be less skillful in
war For season this was the rule in
our own navy. 1t should be the rule still.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09

by DIR. Flexner to be non-leprous he will
be permitted to return to the District at
pleasure, the health department here
agreeing to cancel the record against him.
If on the other hand he is declared to
be leper he will still he excluded from
the District even if given liberty in New
York. Early precipitated the issue by his
voluntary and possibly unnecessary re-
turn to Washington. but ii is perhaps as
we'll that this has happened. for if in
fact he is not a leper he should not be
deprived of the privilege of visiting the
capital for any purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09
Expert Opinion

What do you think made Hamlet so
SUSPICIOUS of the ghost?' asked Mr..
StormingtOn Barnes.
He probably thought" answered the
nsvchie researcher. that no well regulated
ghost would manifest himself without
ringing bells or tipping tables
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09
The Promissory Promoter.

Did you use any money in your cam
paign?'
"Certainlv not answered Senator
Sorghum. That sort of thing has been
discredited. A man who has airy real
financial ability should be able to 10
business with gilt-edged prospectus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09

fsIn order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters to TIE
STAR should not be addressed to say
Individual connected with the ONCE. but
simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial
or Business Department., according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09

Many of Zelayas followers do not
know that there is any trouble with the
United States government. Zelaya is one
of the statesmen who depend on a very
limited thirst for information among
their constituents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Imminent Depreciation

What is the value of the contents of
this trunk" asked the customs inspector.
(which do YOU mean?" asked Miss Cay
enne. ..their value now or after you get
through mussing over them?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09
Anxious to Please.

From the Houston Post
If the boys at the forks of the demo-
cratic creek do not take kindly to Mr.
Bryan's suggestion of prohibition as a
party issue we suppose Mr. Bryan is
ready to offer transmgration, predesti-
nation or infant baptism. if any of these
appear to be more satisfactory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09

Kansas farmers are investing in mu-
nicipal bonds. The strange evolution OF
language may yet find the word 'rube'
respectfully employed to designate the
man who holds the mortgage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09

The Georgia man who insists that a sim
pie diet of cornbread and green's renders
anybody immune from the hookworm
must be trying 10 make Mr.. Rockefeller
feel that he Is wasting his money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09

Collector Loeb declares that people are
growing more honest. This shows how
strongly we are tempted to measure the
world by our personal environment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09

The idea of a gyroscopic railway is
making progress. but has not gone far
enough to make extra work for the in
terstate commerce commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09

America discovered the pole but Dem
mark will make a strong bid for the
credit of discovering the proofs of the
achievement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09

Don't be a harpoon thrower." said
Uncle Eben Nobody gifts so expert in
dat line dat he amt liable to pick up
a boomerang by mistake
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09
The Absorbing Interest.

With suffragettes no more she ffetS.
No bridge game brings enjoyment.
From Christmas shopping now she gets
Her principal employment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09

Senator La Toilette has begun his cam
paign for another term. He Is just as
resolute in his intention to stay in Con-
gress as Uncle Joe Cannon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09

Mr.. Gompers cannot complain that he
has lacked ample opportunity to express
his opinions since his case came before
the courts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09

The next minister to China should not
feel secure I'm his situation till he is out at
sea beyond the reach of wireless teleg-
raphy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09

The rest sought by Or. Cook cannot be
complete Unless he avoids reading what
his antagonists are saying of him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09

Mr. Taft CONSIDERABLY refrained from
putting things into his message that might
have disturbed the holiday recess.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09

1t was rather impractical of ]. j. Hill
to deliver his advice to economic just
before the season of Christmas shopping
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09

If John Early came to Washington look
ing for trouble. his visit must be more Oh
less of appointment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09

Engiand's excitement over possible in
yasion has abated. 1t is more interested
i'm budgets than balloons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-09
His End.

From the Cleveland Leader.
All the omens tell the same story about
Zelaya-that his career Is behind him.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-06-07
ROOSEVE[T'S HUNT
IS TAME
ONLY A PARLOR GAME AND
COUNTRY is A GEOLOGICAL
GARDEN, SAYS ENVIOUS TEU-
TON.

Berlin, June Threatening to
expose the "humbuggery of Roose-
velt's African hunt" Captain Won
Waldheim, noted German hunter
announced today that he would go to
New York in August to make lee.
ture tour throughout the United
States. Captain Won Waldheim says
hunting in Africa has degenerated
into ''parlor game"
Its quite possible that Roosevelt
has killed all the animals credited to
him." said Captain Won Waldheim
"but under present conditions that
fact does not entitle him to pose as
mighty hunter
Il am familiar with Roosevelt
jungle itinerary and it is no more
than a geological garden. Much OF
the territory Roosevelt will cover is
devoted to African health resorts. !
have known many who have gone
there for their health.
Il have seen pictures of the Roose-
welt expedition, and judging from
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-06-07
YEARS N A LEPER
COLONY
THINKING THEY WE'RE AFFLICT.
ED WITH DISEASE, MANY
WERE EXILED THOUGH WE'LL
SOME WISH TO STAY.

Honolulu, June AFTER some of
them had spent 20 years of their life
in the leper settlement on the island
of Molokai, 10 or II supposed lepers,
who were returned here at the in
stance of the legislative committee for
denomination, have been found free
of the disease. Of these two are
boys of and years, but the others
vary in age from 81 to 70. Some of
them have spent many years in the
settlement.
A pathetic feature of the re-exam-
ination is the probability that some
of the older patients will petition to
be returned to the island as they
have been shut off from the world
and their friends so long that they
have no place else to go. A few of
the patients were sent to the settle
ment before the archaeological test
for leprosy was discovered, and it is
believed that in some cases a natural
cure has been effected.
Nineteen other supposed leper will
be brought from the settlement for
denomination ma short time.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-06-07
AL[EGE BULLION
REPORTS FALSE
OFFICERS OF NEVADA MINING
COMPANY ARE INDICTED BY
TILL SERVED.

Goldfield, New, June 7.-Forty-six
indictments were returned Friday
by the grand jury against the officers
of the Pittsburg-Silver Peak and
Florence Goldfield Mining companies
of this state, charging that false re-
ports had been made by them to the
state bullion tax collector in connec-
ton with the output of the properties.
The names of those indicted were not
made public and will be withheld I'M
til the persons named are served to
appear.
The action of the grand jury is
viewed with great interest because of
the fact that many prominent men
are connected with the companies in
question in official capacities. Senator
Oliver of Pennsylvania and Senator
William Flynn of Pittsburg are with
the Silver Peak mine, while A. d.
Parker, vice president of the Colo
RADIO Midland, and Thomas Lockhart,
millionaire of Reno, are interested
in the Goldfield-Florence
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-06-07
BLASTS DISTURBED
THE HENS
NOISE UPSETS HENS NERVES
AND EGG SUPPLY STOPS-OWN-
Err, IN SUIT AGAINST CONTRAC-
TOR, DEMANDS $1,000.

Bridgeport, Conn, June 1.-The
wisdom of Solomon would be put to
test in a suit which has been brought
| by Richard Schultz, who formerly
kept large number of hens, against
Michael Farrell and Richard Pagan,
who have a contract with the city for
supplying of stone.
Mr.. Schultz says that the blasts of
powder and dynamite were so severe
that the hens became too frightened
to lay, and there are no more eggs
II for him. Not only are there eggless
hens, but the chickens that he had
raised have died of fright, he says.
The quarrymen refused to stop the
blasting, so he asks for damages of
$1,000.
Mr.. Schultz estimates that large
number of his hens have died from
conclusion, and those that were not
shocked to death have had their
nerves so worn that they can not sit
still long enough to deposit the eggs,
saying nothing of the time necessary
to hatch out chickens. No amount
of nerve tonic or brain food can bring
them back to the normal condition.
The case will probably bring into
court new expert testimony regarding
the number of eggs that hen should
lay if not afflicted with nervous pros
tration, the question of damages to a
hens feelings and whether jury
should award the hens substantial
damages for injured dignity.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-06-07
1T is mo MANS" LAND.
Narrow Strip on Virginia-Maryland
Border Without Owner.

There Is strip of land of consider
able area lying between here and Po-
comoke City, Md, called 'No Mans
Land" 1t is not within the recollec-
ton of the oldest resident of Accomac
county, Va, or of Worcester county
Md, that any one has laid claim to it.
nor are there any records of it in the
courts of either county. Even the
question as to which of the two states
the land belongs to never has been
considered seriously.
Not a few of the older residents
hold to the opinion that the land does
not even belong to the United States
some of them going so far as to say
that if it belongs to any country al
all it is England's, as the mother
country owned everything down this
way before the Declaration of indie
pendence changed ownership, and
they think it more than likely that
in dividing up Virginia and Maryland
overlooked mo Mans Land" leaving
it out in the cold and making of il
miniature territory without a ruler
There are between 800 and 40C
acres of virgin soil in the tract, that
could be made to produce bumper
crops, but no one cultivates it, and
so far as is known today there is nc
one who has any desire to do so. For
some unaccountable reason it does
not appeal strongly to the farmers
and truckers of this section, and they
always take good care TO steer clear
of the apparently hoodooed land
New Church Correspondence of Phil
adelphia Record.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-06-07
TAFT KNOCKS OUT
CUPID
ORDERS '''MIDDIES"
TO STEER CLEAR OF MATRI-
MONY UNTIL AFTER SIXTH
YEAR IN THE NAVY.

Washington, June 7.-"Big Bill
Taft went to the mat with Dan Cupid
in the White House a few days ago
and in Is minutes had the little love
god beaten to a pulp. For II min
utes Dan gave the big fellow a fair
tussel, but then the weight began to
tell and when the bigger man got a
toe hold in bunch of red tape it
was easy to pin the kids shoulders
to the floor.
Ole Maid, who refereed the bout,
slapped Taft on the shoulder and
called him winner. There was lit
tie cheering. A fine big stork which
acted as second for Dan flew from the
arena. The last heard of her she
was loudly screaming for "Bwana
Tumbo," or some other seaport.
Dan may get well, but he'll never
look the same. 1t is feared that he
is injured somewhere near the am
bition to shoot at soldier and sailor
buttons. This has long been his IA
vorite cunning and the blow given
him by President Taft may ruin what
was otherwise a likely looking boy S
future. Taft weighed in at 80 sea-
side and Dan Tipped the beam at
26A. The big fellow looked fit and
Dan was slightly nervous when it be-
gan.
In other words, President Taft to-
day formally signed the new naval
regulations which forbids nidship-
men to marry within the six years of
their cadet course. Heretofore the
'middies" were kept away from mat
rimony during their four years at
Annapolis.
The two years sea service which
follows the academic course was the
undoing of many of the middies and
many became married men before
they had learned to use safety
razor. The new regulations came up
during the Roosevelt administration.
The fearless one sidestepped and
passed it to President Taft. He was
game and walloped Cupid today in
spite of the suffragette vote.