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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-24

Ethel-Motl1er, Miss Bruce told us such
a funny thing about the cuckoo today.
tMysteriously). 1t doesn't lay its own
cggs.-Punch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-06-24

Tonmy-Met the new .nzrister on my
way home from Sunday school yesterday,
and he asked me if I played marbles On
Sunday. Mother-Well. what did you say7
Tommy-Get thee behind me, Satani-
Sketch.
Evening star., 1909-08-30
Chauncey Depew to Movep

Mr. Depew to end his days In California ?
Such is the report. The senator Is in
Europe, and We shall all have TO wait for
word from him.
How will he be able 10 live outside OF
New York? And there was time when
{ sUch a purpose on his part had been
announced, an injunction would have
issued from the highest court IN the state
10 restrain him.
His seventy-five years have been spent
in the state of his nativity. public
man rom the day he left college. he has
figured prominently and successfully in
al circles. He made good start at the
bar Shifting then to politics. he filed
several offices, and declined several. Turn
ing his attention then to the railway
world, he took high position there. and
became the adviser and representative OF
the yanderbilts. And so a remark ap-
pi.sd TO other men OF push and popularity
was applied 10 him. "chauncey Depew."
il was said, 'is not man. but an institu-
tfon."
A Gift which served him in all his walks
was that of graceful and fiuent speech,
For years he was widely in request as an
Evening star., 1909-08-30
Eate;s Freaks.

There is no way to discount fate. HUI
man existence hangs upon slender
thread, which snaps easily and yet which
holds against the most adverse conditions.
Men go TO war and pass years In the
thick of fighting, with others dying all
around them from wounds and disease.
and return to their homes to be slain IN
the most peace. III pursuits of life. Sailors
have voyaged around the wor d again ano
again to be drowned later In mill ponds.
This eccentricity OF Providence Is fresh
ly illustrated In the ca &c Of Beiden Wood
ring, who had for twenty years been an
expert steeplejack, a steady. skilled Climb
sr. a man accustomed to working at diz-
~ heights. He had spent half his life
aloft in positions from which a fall would
at any time have caused his instant
death. The other day while sitting In a
char at Ills home he tilted backward and
fell two feet. He died later in hospta.
n consequence Of the injuries received.
Had Woodrin2 died in the line of duty
his fate would have been noted as an IL
lustration of the extremely dangerous oc-
cupation he pursued. As matter of
fact, very small percentage OF fatalities
Is recorded in his line OF business. The
steepiejack takes precautions to avoid
accident, and although crowds will watch
a man painting Flagstaff or repairing a
steeple at a great distance from the
ground. breathlessiy fearing a mishap at
any moment, the fact is that the chances
of the workers security are greater at
that time than are those who occupy the
street, crowded with wagons. BICYCLES
street cars and automobiles.
Evening star., 1909-08-30
The Conquest Of the Air.

Despite the numerous successes scored
by experimenters in the field Of avia-
tton, there remain doubters who refuse
to believe that the problem Of human
flight has been solved or is on the eve
OF solution. There are many who re-
gard these test flights Of aeroplanes
and dirigibles as mere demonstrations
Of novelties and toys which will serve
no practical purpose whatever. The
same thing was said Of the Stevenson
steam engine and Of the Fulton eteanv
boat 1t was said Of the Morse teIe-
graph and OF the Bell telephone, Of
Edison's phonograph and Of the auto
mobile. II has been said In short OF
every great invention which has made
for the progress Of the world and the
increase of mans facilities OF action.
During last week at Rheims. France,
airplanes OF all devices and types were
unanswered by inventors or their rep
resentatives. Some remarkable records
we're established In speed, endurance
height and passeneer-carrying capacity.
II short. the world witnessed. In the course
Of the contests. the greatest achieve
ments that have been scored in the his
tory Of aviation. 1t cannot be doubted
tndt tneSe teStS nave advanced the pTdc-
tical development OF the working air
plane. fitted for the performance OF as
signed tasks as a supplement to the
transportation equipment OF man.
The honors Of the Rheims meeting
were chiefly gathered by Glenn H. Cur
tiss. an American. who gained the worlds
aeronautic championship and won q total
of $1,000 in prize money. This brings to
the United States the trophy which in
the new sport corresponds to the Amer
ica's cup in yachting. 1t now rests
with the American aviators, a new gem
Grafton Of whom win soon be In evil
dence with innumerab!e devices. to hold
fast to this honor and remain in the
forefront
Curtiss' answer to the doubters who
aver that the limit nae been reached in
Evening star., 1909-08-30

aviation is a short sentence which sum.
marizes the record to date. including
the remarkable performances at
Rheims:
I'VE are only at the beginning Of the
marvels to be shown in the conquest
Of the air, but this meeting has dem
onstrated beyond all question that fly
ing by man has arrived for all the
world"
PROFESSIONALLY the effort Of the
aviators henceworth will be to develop
higher speed-Curtiss himself predicts
100 miles an hour in the near future
and ability to navigate turbulent airs.
Reliability in all conditions is demand
ed by the world OF the 'atrship' Of the
future. The practicable machine toward
the evolution of which all these eX-
perinnents are tending must be as safe
In its own sphere of operation as the
railroad train. the ocean greyhound or
the automobile.
Evening star., 1909-08-30
Haffen and Tammany.

Louis F. Haffen, president OF the hor-
ough of the Bronx in the city of New
York, has been removed from once py
Gov. Hughes, on charges which speclai
commissioner, after an investigator, Ie
ported as sustained. This Is the case:
..Haffen greatly abused his discretion
arv power In ia ling to enforce Hole
stringently the time clauses OF !ne eon
tracts for public improvements, thal Puo
by leading the pay rolls; that there was
moi tjcal ioobery in the building OF the
rronx borough courthouse; that aaHeh
was interested in the Improvement y.
public highway with view TO heIeil.,is
himself ard his associates who had hoio-
ines in . and company and that, as
Borough president and chairman OF tne
local board of MCrrisania, Hahen recon-
mtnded the acquisition by the city OF Ger
-ain property on the East river lot use
as q public bath ng place wnlcn was ut-
terry Unsuitable tor the purpose.
In a few weeks municipal campaign
will open in New York. Tammany Is no"
in control of the town. and Will seek
continual on of its control. 1t VIII put
full ticket In the field made up, OF cou So
os men loyal to the organization. or VIII
ing to become so in return for its favor.
AS rule, it picks is men with knowl-
edge. and seldom makes a mistake
The opposition is trying to get together
but with difficulty. Progress so tar mas
been slow Independents and repuoncans
have informally been scussing canoi-
dates. out the man to head the ticket has
NOT vet been selected He and his asso-
Gates must be vote-getters, or Tammany,
with all of its foul record, will again win.
The patform of the oppos .tion wall, in
substance. be the platform upon WHICH
Mayor Strong and Mayor Low were elect
sd. Opposition to Tammany is always
based upon the propo- -ii.on that the a.
fairs OF the town should be administered
for the towns benefit: that public office
is a public trust: that incumbents must
not use their places to advance their pri-
yate interests, OF saddle the town Ulth
the support Of their party followers.
MIR. Haffen, long a power in Tamrnany,
and in Office now by Tamnanys favor
continuously for eleven YEARS, has, acco. d.
ing 20 thee findings upon which he has
been removed, illustrated the Tammany
side of the matter. Public office with him
has been private snap, and he has load
ed down the public pay rolls with the
names of his party friends. In this way
both he and the Iainmany organ eaton
have prospered al the public expense.
Ii is stated that Tanmany will not as
sist him in his embarrassment Probably
not. We shall see It cater to virtue for
effect on the coming campaign. The dis
credited Official must look ort for nm
self
But the record remains. While Hanen
was in office. and active. Tannmany prof
ited He did as much for his frien.s as
for HIM elf. aud that Is the Tam.nany
idea of government. While Tammany
rules, Tammany methods will be employ
ed The only way to get rid of those
methods is to get rid Of Tammany. Will
New York improve this years opportu-
nifty?
Evening star., 1909-08-30
Factor Of Personality.
| the New York Financial World

From the New York Financial World.
1t was not hero worship that caused tha
Intense interest of the hnancial and COM
mercial world in Harriman's health, but
consideration of the overtowerlng position
Of this man In the economic affairs OF the
nati.n 1t was simply cold business
proposition, for the disappearance Of such
q personality OF mighty brains and activi-
ties would mean the loss OF a valuable
asset OF a country which has gained by
his constructive railroad abilities. Prog
ress In every line is not the work Of
chance, but Of men; 1t was Hartman
who built UP mighty railroad empire.
The territory he has developed did not
grow by accident, or might .ook aif1er-
on ly II another man would have tried to
develop 1t. 1t is personality that makes
history or starts progress or moves COM
merce or creates values and shapes the
economic AFFAIRS Of nations.
Evening star., 1909-08-30
Literary assemblies, politica,

orator. Literary assemblies, political
conventions financial bodies, commercial
bodies, crowds In the street, all heard
and enjoyed him. He could adapt him.
self to any company. He was equally
felicitous In putting a man In nomina-
ton for the presidency, or, later, In
stumping for hts party in the lower part
of New York city. On the Bowery he
was complimented with the title
peach" Everywhere he was hailed as
'Chauncey.'' and the familiar address
appended to his bubbling good nature.
When, after very long period of
favor. the change came, and the d ia
vorite met tide Of displeasure and criti-
sna. he bowed to the III fortune with a
resignation SO complete 1t was almost
pathetic. He explained. but did not quar-
rel, and gong Into q. retreat left mat
ters to time. He emerged with health
and sp rits improved, but not to take his
old place again with the public. That he
could not resume.
Some of Mr.. Depew's old admirers
doubt If he has found the Senate very
much TO his taste. They doubted If he
would when he secured elecuon. His
most successful. style of speaking is not
suited to that body, and, as result, he
has tried his powers there but seldom.
Still. changed as things are In New
York-new leaders for the republicans,
new leaders for the democrats, and a
third party figuring in the equation--the
o.d-t.mers Of all parties remembering the
Old favo.jte at his best Wall hear tnis re-
port about him with regret, and VIII not
surrenoer him without protest, even at
MS own request to the glorious clmate
OF Caiiforny."
Evening star., 1909-08-30
Questions.

Have you followed the ways OF vacation?
Have you sat meath the drip of the rain
In the shed they describe as station,
Awaiting the next local train?
Have you sped where the cinders. swift
flying,
Would ruthlessly sting and smart;
Have you bumped Ger bad roadways
while trying
To balance yourself in a cart?
Have you SLEPT in a ballroom so narrow
That at night when you went to your
You'd have to lie straight as an arrow
And stand on one foot while you
dressed?
Have you met the young woman who
simpers.
Or the bounder who hangs round the
bar,
Or the infant who constantly whinlpers,
Or the young man who twangs the
guitar?
Have you Joined in the vast fascination
That yearly inlpels men to roam?
Have you followed the ways Of vaca-
ton
And aren't YOU glad 10 get home?
Evening star., 1909-08-30
Street Distractions.

In a letter 10 The Star a citizen calls
attention to the fact that suits are beng
Drought against the District tor damages
due to injuries received in the streets in
consequence uf the negiecl or ~ia,s 10
sateguard the public by covering openings
diiu giving WA ning or obstacles He sus-
-es,s ina. responsibility Tor these conu,-
tions rests with the police, and expresses
the thought that these personal injuries
could DC avoided and suits tor damages
rendered unnecessary If the police were
instructed and required to report all dam
gerous conditions. 1t is now supposed
that they do In this manner give motto.
10 the owners of properly or TO heaoquar-
ters OF the violation Of law in the main
tenance OF dangerous nuisances and con-
dluons. If they tail in this ou,y there is
certainly need of general orerhauling
OF the force.
In some cities bureaus are maintained
which have special Jurisdiction over this
matter OF obsuuctiLns anu public men
aces. Certain memoers or The ponce force
are In stme cases detalied as inspectors,
patrolllng prescribed beats and insuring a
complete covering of the municipal terri
tory every few days, poss,piy every day.
The manner in which contractors for
buildings, street openings and other works
occupy the streets and walks for the
storage OF materials and replace pave
ments and sidewalks is closely noted and
derelictions are quickly called to att.n-
ton so that the public is exposed to
minimum OF danger whether through It's
own fault or that OF the holders or per-
nlits for the performance Of these necus-
sary tasks.
In some respects certainly the local po-
lice are either not prompt in reporting
needlessly obstructive conditions or else
the reports they make to headquarters
are noi productive of results On one OF
the downtown streets Of Washington
pile OF street railroad iron four feet high
and thirty feet IN length and half the
Width from curo to car track has re.
maiaed undisturbed for severa! weeks,
although The work in hand has been long
since finished. Those wao are usln. t,.r
street are puzzled TO know why this state
OF things should be permitted to prevail
without Official remonstrance.
II an accident should happen In conse-
quence Of this partial blocking OF the
street the mere exposure Of warming Ian.
terms at n.sht and OF red na.s N the
daytime would not suffice to relieve
the District Of moral If not legal re.
sponsibility, whatever may have been the
position of the street railway company or
Its contractor. The public looks to the
municipal administrators In this respec.
for protection. and it is one OF the most
important and urgenl duties of the police
TO prosecute all violations of the regula-
tions In general and of specific permits In
particular.
Evening star., 1909-08-30
Great Scene at Betheny.
From the New York Mall.

With the air above the plain OF Beth
eny full of flying machines; with one
aeroplane making a flight at one ascent
Of 1U2 miles, another Of SO miles, another
of q miles. and so on; with one aviator
flying in a single day. In three successive
flights, distance Of 21O miles; with the
machines crossing and saluting one an
other. and successfully breasting wind
storms-it Is evident that the problem of
air flight has been solved, and that We are
on the threshold OF still more startling
aerial triumphS.
Evening star., 1909-08-30
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILASDER JOHNSON.
The Imaginary Line.

1.-The equator is an imaginary line
around the earth.'' said the patient in
structor. DO you know what 1 mean
by that?''
Its one of those lines I've heard father
talk about that start In doing business
" tn nothing but a map and book o.
stock certificates
Evening star., 1909-08-30
Mexico's Disaster.
From the Baltimore Sun

Mexico's d saster makes an appeal to
this country for aid for its flood suffer
ers that will not go unheeded. The story
OF the disaster Is one TO bring pity from
the whole world and Americans will re-
spond quickly to the relief OF their
Upon the horrors OF the flood follow
sickness, lack of water and food and
general dest tuition and misery. Cen
erous and prompt help Is needed.
Evening star., 1909-08-30

II an increased rate for registered le.-
tsrs cannot be made to yield the desired
funds an enormous income might be
derived from the imposition Of q frac-
Iion Of a cent additional cost on each
post card. 1t would also help to make
life still more interesting to stamp col ;
leetors.
Evening star., 1909-08-30

Reports OF people who are detained be-
cause Of neg.ect in declaring dut.abie
articles indicate that the customs Off
GERS are doing their best TO keep reven .es
coming until an income tax or a tax on
net earnings can be arranged for.
Evening star., 1909-08-30

EIn order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters to TIE
sTAR should not be addressed TO any
Individual connected with the ONCE. but
simply to THE STAR. OF to the Editorial
OF Business Department, according &
tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1909-08-30
The Universal Discomfort.

.How's the climate around here?s' asked
the tourist
II reckon its purity much like other
climates answered Farmer corntossel.
1t amt much fur stiddy comfort, but
it's mighty convenient an reliable ae
means OF tal,in' the boarders' minds off'n
their other troubles
Evening star., 1909-08-30
Worry REQUIRED.

"You said you were going to join our
Don't Worry Club said the genia
citizen.
IT meant to-" answered the conscien-
tious person. But I can't do 1t without
feeling that I am disioyai to our home
ball team"
Evening star., 1909-08-30

II serious question should arise about
the disposition of his cargoes Theodore
Roosevelt has enough energy and speci-
mems to start a scientific museum of his
own.
Evening star., 1909-08-30

Aviation is progressing at rate that
may yet compe. Gov. Hughes to take no
tice of bookmakers who want to lay odds
on flying machines.
Evening star., 1909-08-30
Over Optimistic.

"Bliggins says he is determined TO look
on the pleasant phase OF everything"
Yes. But he Is carrying that desire
too far. He Ia getting SO that the fancy
penmansh.p on a mortgage or pro,nis-
sorry note commands his enthusiastic ad-
miration.'
Evening star., 1909-08-30

Fortunately for his royal peace of mind
King Edward is not expected TO take 8
very active part in the task of devlsine
a system of taxation that will prov dc
ample revenues for the British govern
ment
Evening star., 1909-08-30

1t Is not known whether the return OF
the Duke of the AbruzZi from Asiatic eA-
ploration was hastened BY desire to get
an early start in his ST. Valentines cor
respondence.
Evening star., 1909-08-30

A revision of the spelling of its name
has enabled Chicama comico, Nd, 10
bring itself to the attention of the
general public at least once.
Evening star., 1909-08-30
Can Use Raw Words.

From tpe Louisville Courier Journal.
Although Mr.. Cannon Is q specialist In
expiet!ves, student OF anathenaa and q
that he can say anything about Mr.. F'ow-
Ter OF New Jersey cne-half 50 scatll!ns az
Mr.. Fowler has said about him
Evening star., 1909-08-30

About all the simplified spel.ers have ac-
comphshed in practical way IS a revival
of interest in the Josh Billings style OF
humor.
Evening star., 1909-08-30

Representative Fowler may get his
answer from Mr.. Cannon In the shape Of
a cold, stony stare some time when he
wants the floor.
Evening star., 1909-08-30
In Wall Street as Elsewhere.

The largest fish, the sIortsmen VOW,
Are those that get away.
It Is the small fry that somehow
Get neatly hooked to stay
Evening star., 1909-08-30

Whenever Emma Goldman is refused
permission to talk she is relieved OF
considerable danger Of being arrested
But she is not at all grateful.
Evening star., 1909-08-30

Once Tom Lawson threatened the In
initiation OF the stock market. Now he
seems willing 10 admit that he needs it
a his business.
Evening star., 1909-08-30

Edison's idea of filling up the East
river is calculated to put lot OF New
York contractors on the qui vive.
Evening star., 1909-08-30

Bleriot, the French aviator. is coming
to America. The new continent is the
natural goal of the man with a ne"
idea
Evening star., 1909-08-30

Mr.. Taft's vel, known fondness lot
travel constitutes joyous hope for many
lecture committees.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
FAMOUS MADONNA FOUND.
Thief Tried to Dispose Of It and
Got Caught.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
ROME, May 22.-The famous painting
by Giambellino, the Madonna and Child,
stolen from the Church Of Madonna dell
Orto in Venice during passion week, has
been recovered.
Some days after the robbery Emilio
Sfrisco, a custodian of the Hospital Hum
bert l. informed the usher of the perma-
nent exposition Of modern art that he
possessed a valuable painting which he
wished to sell and asked him to recon-
mend him to some rich foreigner. The
usher, recollecting the lost masterpiece.
Immediately informed the police, who laid
trap for the custodian.
They installed in the Hotel Danielli a
well known antiquarian. whose fluent
English helped along the desired impress
sion that he was a wealthy Englishman
on the lookout for a masterpiece. His
first visit was to the Hospital Humbert l.
accompanied by plain clothes men from
headquarters.
There he was shown the painting, which
he bought for $4,000 and took with him.
1t was identified as the original and the
custodian and two accomplices were ar
rested.
Evening star., 1909-05-23
Plans in Many Cities
Discussed by Speakers

That Washington should be a model
city from which could be patterned the
other cities OF the country and that
Congress should be urged to adopt a COM
prehensive plan for the development of
the capital and provide for its fulfillment
was the substance OF a resolution adopted
unanimously yesterday afternoon by the
national conference on city planning after
several hours discussion of the problems
OF city development
At the conclusion of the session in the
boardroom of the District building yes
terday afternoon the following resolution
was offered by j. r.. Coliidge of Boston:
Whereas the National Capital should
afford to the whole country a model OF
what a city should be.
Therefore. be IL resolved. That this
conference urge upon Congress the i'm
portance for the adoption OF a compre-
hensive city. plan for the District of Co.
lumbia and for efficient administrative
machinery to deal with the problems of
developing and applying that plan"
After the adoption of that resolution by
unanimous vote of the delegates a fur
ther motion was adopted providing that a
committee of five he appointed from the
delegates to the national conference to
bring to the attention of Congress the
action previously taken. 1t Is contem-
Evening star., 1909-05-23
THREATENS KINGS LIFE.
Condemned for Attempt, Anarchist
Sends Word to Ferdinand.
ial Cablegram to The Sta

Special Cablegram to The Star.
SOFIA, May 22.-Vladimir Naidanov
was tried here recently for attempting the
life of King Ferdinand by firing at his
carriage.
The entrance into court of the prisoner
"a pale, beardless boy, with wavy hair
falling on his shoulders-caused a SEN
sation. He is Macedonian, who studied
in the Saloniki gymnasium. and was
moved to avenge his countrymen. who.
he declared. had been abandoned by the
ruler of Bulgaria.
Il wished to kill the prince said
Vladimir in a calm voice. And l hope
to kill him some day. for, as an anarchist,
killing princes is my trade. Besides, Fer
dinand is the vampire of Bulgaria.
He compassed the death of Boris
Sarafoff and other Macedonian patriots.
1 am bound to avenge them
There was perfect silence while the
prisoner, who defended himself de-
veloped his theories of educating mon
archs by means of revolver shots.
He was condemned to four years inn
prisonment On leaving the court he
turned round and said once more:
when l come out / will kill him. Tell
him from me he has four years lease OF
life