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Evening star., 1909-08-27
Mr.. Bailey's Democracy

Promptly upon the adjournment of Con-
sress Mr.. Bailey went home, and since
then has given his constituents an ac-
count of the deeds done by himself and
others at the extra session. His story is
full Of interest, and affords topics for dis
cussion.
His enemies In Texas declare that his
hurry was we'll warranted; that his
strength as a leader there Is diminishing,
and that he is virtually opening his CAM
paign for reelection to the Senate. His
term does not expire until 1913.
However this may be, 1t Is fact that,
Of all the democrats In either house Of
Congress at the extra session, Mr. Bal
ley played the most conspicuous part.
His speeches were heard by the largest
audiences. He was complimented on
every occasion not only by crowded gall
leries, but by a crowd on the floor. Near
ly all the senators were in their seats,
and scores of representatives occupied
the sofas and lined against the rear and
side walls of the chamber. He had some
thing to tell his people. therefore, when
all was over, and he was right in telling
it while it was fresh and to the point
But-the question is a fair one-what
not Bryan democrat, and never has
been. He was strongly tempted to
Jump the fence" in 1896. on the score
that Mr.. Bryan was populist. He did
Jump the fence" at the recent extra ses-
sion of Congress SO far as the tariff
plank of the Denver platform was con-
cerned. He f1outed that and stood for his
own views about tariff revision. Mr..
Bryan's displeasure had no terrors for
him.
But with equal frankness and empha-
sis Mr.. Bailey also Haunted the Cleveland
brand of tariff reform. He denounced
the policy of free raw materials as moth
ing but bid for New England votes,
which had failed. He had never, he said,
believed in it, and would not longer sup
port 1t. In his judgment, the party
should never have attempted to play upon
the country with such an appeal. He
seemed to be glad that the appeal had
failed, and that the party now had a.
chance to take position in consonance
with reason and honesty.
How, then, shall the Texas senator be
classed? AS a Bailey democrat? Well,
but he must have a following for hi
views. Why not give him a chance +,
frame the next democratic national plat
form: He helped to frame that Of 1896
and that Of 1904. and had he been at
Denver last year might have helped in
that case. He was commissioned as q
delegate. but sore throat kept him
away. Texas should put him at the head
Of her delegation in 1912, and thus af-
ford him an opportunity to contend in
national party councils in a presidential
year for what he thinks is genuine DEM
ocratic doctrine.
Evening star., 1909-08-27
Penitentiary Cruelties.

A striking demonstration of the econom-
c waste and the cruelty of our present
penal system In this country is afforded
by the condition of affairs reported from
the western penitentiary of Pennsylvania,
near Pittsburg. Owing to the short-sisht-
ed statutes. the adoption of which has been
forced by an unnecessarily jealous labor
interest. il is impossible in Pennsylvania
10 employ those whom the state con-
demns to Imprisonment upon any forms
of work outside the prison walls, while
restrictions are placed upon the use of
machinery ard the forms of labor within
the institutions. In consequence of these
limitations the inmates of the penitentiary
are held practically in idleness. There are,
II is stated, 1900 convicts in the insti-
tuition, with work for only about 50 per
cent of them. In order to give every able
bodied convict an opportunity to be occu-
pied this work is allotted to them in
turns. Each man gets one weeks work
and then Is wholly idle for forty days
during which period he broods in his cell
until he develops melancholia. The con-
sequence is fideous condition of mental
degeneracy on the part OF these unfortu-
mates. No less than sixty are now being
seut away to other places of contine-
ment, being hopelessly insane. undoubted-
ly in consequence of their idle imprison-
ment.
AS long as the state takes charge Of the
persons of those who have broken its
laws it should at least guarantee them
occupation. The conditions disclosed in
the penitentiary near Pittshurg are no less
barbarous than those revealed in the rec
ords of the old medieval processes of pun
Sshment. The thumb screw and the rack
were no more cruel than the bare cell al
lotted to a convict In these times and the
unbroken routine forced upon the inmates
of the average American penal institution.
The physical sufferings undergone by the
prisoners of state in those old times of
unrelieved barbarism were often merciful
In that they ended in death, q termina-
ton for which the non working convict OF
today doubtless often hopes to end his
suffering.
In some of the states more enlighten-
ed system prevails and the prisoners are
kept In good mental health and physical
condition by their employment at neces-
sary tasks and In the manufacture of ar
ticles used in other state institutions. In
it's excellent report upon the local penal
conditions rendered last winter the Dis
trict Jail commission pointed out the evils
Incidental to the lack of employment in
confinement, and urged that in any estab-
lishment Of substitute for the wretched
make-shift arrangements now employed
care should be taken to provide for the
mental welfare OF the inmates as sweli
as the protection Of the community.
A system of political coercion producing
such results as those reported from Pitts
burg Is tyranny of which American civil
lization should be ashamed. The cow
srdice of legislatures who yield to influ-
ences to the point OF refusing the states
wards a means Of occupation Is directly
responsible for the madness and the crime
which result.
Evening star., 1909-08-27
King Alfonso's whiskers.
From the New York Sun.

from tue new 1Ork sun.
With the utmost respect, of course, in
deed with all the reverence and humility
in which mere persons ought to discuss
the affairs of sovereigns, potentates and
assorted princes Of the blood, we venture
to express our approval of the vigorous
course the Queen of Spain has pursued in
the case OF King Alfonso's whiskers It
was much too soon, in our humble opinion,
for the youthful monarch to cultivate
"siders," such as the printed present.
ments within the last few days have dis
closed. 1t is true that Gen. Weyler, who
was Spanish governor general Of Cuba
twelve or thirteen years ago, "sported''
them with great effect of talent and
ferocity. and there have been instances
still more remote-during our civil war,
for instance-when prominent comma nd
ers Haunted outrageous muttonchops in
full view of the bastard foe and got
away alive: but Alfonso seems far too
young for these questionable decorations,
and we are disposed to congratulate
Queen Victoria upon the promptness and
efficiency with which she condemned them
to the royal waste basket.
Evening star., 1909-08-27
Mr.. Blackburn Coming Homee

1t is reported that former Senator
blackburn OF Kentucky has tired of the
Office of civil governor of the Canal Zone
and will shortly return home.
Does this mean that he will re-enter
politics? Mr.. Blackburn is seventy-o -one.
but youngish for that age. His life has
heen passed in Office. Starting modestly,
he was promoted from the state legis-
lature to Congress. and served in both
houses of the latter body. For years
he was invincible at home. defeating
some strong men in his own party. But
at last the tide turned, and, though for a
brief season he seemed to recover lost
ground. he finally lost out" and ac-
ceptcd appointment from President
Roosevelt in Panama.
Mr.. Blackburn's frst reverse was in
1895. when In state race the demo-
cratic candidate for, governor took the
Evening star., 1909-08-27

silver end of the financial question and
was defeated Mr.. Blackburn was his
leading supporter, and paid the penalty
with his own seat in the Senate when
the time came. There followed a period
of bitter factional strife, with Mr.. Black
burn In the forefront. He was returned
TO the Senate, but could not hold his
own against the Beckham machine,
which marked him for slaughter, and ap-
piled the knife at the first opportunity.
If Mr.. Blackburn decides to try his
hand again. his course will be watched
with interest. The situation has difficult
ties for him. The republicans are in con-
troll of the state government, and of the
government of Louisville. the principal
city of the state. Factionalism is still
rampant in the ranks of the democracy
Mr.. Beckham, who caused the downfall
of Mr.. Blackburn, fell himself, after a
while, and is now in retirement. Sur
prisingly to many people, the temperance
question has widened the democratic
divisions. There are influential demo-
Gratis advocating state wide prohibition,
and seeking to ally Kentucky with Ten
nessee, Georgia, Alabama and other
southern commemorative on that issue
The old leadership of the democracy
has disappeared. Beck, Breckinr1dse'
Brown, Mckenzie and Albert Willis are
dead. Carlisle and Judge Lindsay are
practicing law, without thought OF
politics. Proctor Knott has been In re
tirement since he left the governors 8
chair nearly a quarter of a century ago.
McCreary. a victim along with Mr.. Black
burn Of the Beckham machine, is out OF
Office. Gen. Buckner, in national affairs,
is a republican. made so by Organism.
Mr. Blackburn. in the old days, served
with these men. Would 1t be possible
for him to re-enter the old field, SO
greatly changed, and revive the interest
he once aroused in the democratic rank
and file?
Evening star., 1909-08-27
Local Pride.

I've read the poetry that's writ bout
Already an sich,
It seems jes' like some swell resort in
tended fur the rich.
They sing about the perfume that comes
gliding through the air,
An skies so blue an sunny where the
hours are free from care.
An as / read the syllables that seem to
melt away,
Like dew drops on the flowers On a Ian
guild summer day,
/ sort o. can't convince myself that with
their rhymes so slick.
The place they're all a-singin' bout amt
Pohick on the Crick.
The place where flowers blossom like
sweet dreams a-comin' true,
An branches tremble softly as the sun
comes peekin' through:
The place where SORROWS vanish like the
mist which rises warm
Enough to make a rainbow, but too little
for a storm.
l tell you, all them classic tales Of sim
pie happiness.
Regardless of their fnery, seems home
like, more or less,
half suspect them poet folks has played
another trick,
An mebbe Already Is French fur Po-
hick on the Crick.
Evening star., 1909-08-27
Be CAREFUL!
tland (Ore.l Journal.

From the Portland (Orel Journal.
Automobile races are almost invariably
tho cause or occasion OF several sudden
deaths. The automobile is very useful
machine, and has done and will do much
to advance development and civilization,
hut II has taken and will continue to take
a large. toll Of life Of people who neglect
to exercise care in It's use
Evening star., 1909-08-27

Without materially disturbing the tail
ender prospects Washington's base ball
club manages to contribute large and
important element of uncertainty to the
careers of possible pennant winners.
Evening star., 1909-08-27

A college professor complains that pop
ular songs treat marriage with disre-
spect. Only sincere student would
have the patience to analyze popular
songs with view to discovering some.
thing resembling a lucid idea.
Evening star., 1909-08-27
Training Troops.

From the Cleveland Leader.
Armies fit to fight the battles Of a great
nation can't be improv;sed in these days.
They must be trained long and carefully
and built up with painstaking effort
Even the single point of shooting straight
demands scientific instruction, with the
best of raw material in the ranks.
Evening star., 1909-08-27

Gov Hughes says the country is ruled
by public opinion. The governor is in the
optimistic frame of mind of a successful
statesman who finds public opinion for q
time at least on his side.
Evening star., 1909-08-27

New York's Chinese population appears
to have adopted the custom of ciyili-
zation which looks for an occasional
crime wave
Evening star., 1909-08-27
Save Money.

From the Columbia State.
We have a fad for old furniture. and
make boast of love for antiquities Of
other kinds. Wherefore is il not possible
to incuicate a love. either real or fancicd
for last years coatf
Evening star., 1909-08-27

The car Is doubtless grateful TO the
nihilists for not undertaking to con-
tribute their usual pyrotcchnic features
to the program for his trip.
Evening star., 1909-08-27

The report that King Alfonso Is allow
ing his whiskers to grow may be due to
the fact that he Is too busy with. affairs
of state Importance to pass precious time
In the BARRIERS chair.
Evening star., 1909-08-27

1t would doubtless shock Senator Nd
rich if he could hear numerous statesmen
explaining to their constituents how thor
oughly they disapprove of him.
Evening star., 1909-08-27

The discovery of counterfeiters In the
mountains of Kentucky calls attention to
the dangers that may arise from moon
shine money
Evening star., 1909-08-27

1t must be disappointment to Castro's
venezuelan admirers to note that his
fiery genius has not started a sign of
trouble in Europe
Evening star., 1909-08-27

The Malays have the smallest coins IN
the world, and according to commercial
reports very few of the natives come by
even one of these honestly.
Evening star., 1909-08-27
A Difficult Ideal.

Don't you want to make a record that
posterity will read with adrniring inter-
est?'
Yes answered Senator Sorghum. But
such an ambition seems far beyond the
bounds of possibility. 1t is becoming
harder and harder to get up a biography
that will not be thrown aside by nine
readers out of. ten to make room for a
best seller
Evening star., 1909-08-27

By permitting the advertisement of
alcoholic beverages Alabama may give
some of its citizens a clearer idea of
what the cup Of Tantalus was like.
Evening star., 1909-08-27

DIn order 60 avoid delays on account
q personal absence letters to T1B
7TA1 should not bs addressed to any
tndividual connected with the ONCE. but
simply to TXB star. or to the Editorial
se 8ns1ness Department, according 70
tGnor or purpose.
Evening star., 1909-08-27
A Convenient Arrangement.

Il understand that many western rail-
ways are putting Bibles in the same rack
with the time tables" said one traveller.
1T Is a good idea,' answered the other.
"A man is never more in need Of religious
consolation than just after he has been
struggling with railway time table,"
Evening star., 1909-08-27

The British parliament has no idea OF
voting medals for the men who rescue
aviators who occasionally fall into the
water.
Evening star., 1909-08-27

Diaz always starts with good lead in
any contest. No one knows the game
of Mexican politics as well as he does.
Evening star., 1909-08-27
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Lack ~ Descrintiye Detail

Don't you enjoy hearing Bliggins tell
about his European travels?''
NO" answered Miss Cayenne. When
he gets to giving list of places he vis-
tied, 1t merely sounds as If he were re-
citing the names on a wine card.'
Evening star., 1909-08-27

II was once customary to make quite
as much fun OF airship inventors as is
now being made of arctic explorers.
Evening star., 1909-08-27
FOR CONSTIPATION

We positive Rexall Orderlies will
promptly relieve constipation that we offer to
furnish the medicine free Of all cost II the user
fs not satisfactorily benefited. Surely we could
offer no better argument to why you should
try Rexall Orderlies. They are particularly
pleasant, are eaten like candy and may be taken
at any time of day night without incon-
vepience. Two sizes. Zoe and 25c. O. Donneli's
Pharma cies, 904 st. NV, 32d and NJ sts. NV.
Sd and Pa. ave. Sc. 52d and ste NV. The
Rexall Stores.
Evening star., 1909-08-27
Toilet Sale
For SATURDAY..

Cuticura Soap. Tomorrow 3 cakes
lol .SJt
Packers Tar Soap. Tomorrow )
cakes for nc
Hoyt's German Cologne. Tomorrow,
bottle Observation-Disclosures. 1tc
Murray & Lanman's Florida Water.
Tomorrow. bottle. .42c
Peroxide of Hydrogen. Tomorrow.
bottle Observation-Disclosures. .10c and 23c
Almond Cold Cream. Tomorrow,
Cuticura Salve. Tomorrow. box SOC
Rubifoam Tooth Wash. Tomorrow,
bottle ......-.......-..... .............1tc
Mennen's Violet and Borated Tai
cum, can. ...................11c
Evening star., 1909-08-27
An Epigram.

Father" said Little Rollo, what is an
epigram?" .
What we customarily call IAN epigram.
my son, is some selection from the clas-
sizes incorrectly quoted by a person of
current prominence
Evening star., 1909-08-27
A Tiresome Performer.

a Tiresomc Performer.
The katydid keeps singing loud
Out yonder in the leafy nook,
Until there rises from the crowd,
The cry, u. Frost, please get the hook
Evening star., 1909-08-27

NOTICE-During the summer VIC will
give complimentary tickets TO Moving Pic
turc Theater
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-12-16

ing the centervieN neiehborhood
and attending the revival at the
church.
Mr. Flaro bought a fine horse
in town Saturday.
Thomas Eastburn is visiting
home folks.
John r Ter. Of Colorado
springs, Colorado. died Monday
and was buried Wedne day.
We are sorry 20 lose our good
neighhor Albert Goodwin. He
hos purchased a home 10 Howel.
county aud GO suppose VIII ieay,
us soon. X. X. X.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-12-16
Horton and Balltown

The snow and weather the
past weey has been dne Tor sllat-
ing and >leishing
Squire ROBERTS was g Rich
Hill visitor Saturday, r@etnr0ing
home on the late train tha ni b..
A number from this pae az
tended literIvy at ~ II ThurF
day plight.
The sales the past week we've
we'll attended and things sold
Tor good prices iu spite of the
Indictment weather
Robert Amos OF Blue jacket
.OAa Is visiting otd iieute
M. Frame end sop Claud 49,
liyered corn ia Nevada saturd
a. SAC per bushel
Warren Wheeler and trl VII
son delivered turkeys at Horton
SATURDAY. al ne per ID
Major Clinton was iu NeVao
.Thursdaf putting ZIP bits iar q
sale Dec 2ist.
Tot Stearns 90 Nevada Visited
with Misses Grace Knowles and
Kathrina Jackson on this place,
last week.
Mrs. Hawley's daughter from
Iowa arrived last week TO spend
Xmas.
SUNDAY sctool was we'll ~
tended Sunday ia spite Of the
cDid weather. The practice ipr|
Xmas entertainments ppgr
Ing nicely.
The remains Of Mrs Bzn. ~.
old Me Z. was iaid forrest Do ln
Balllown Cemetery @nlaN
Deceased having 81 nsi poor
health ffr ogera year.
Msj1 Clinton refenfl' ifadei
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-12-16
South Spraqge SpafgIIags

Mr.. and Mrs. Charley FranlS
left Thursday morning for Okta.
Mr.. J. D. Bobbit is on tbe sicl,
list.
Mr. King and family visited
Dudly Vansant SUNDAY.
Mr.. Ferguson and sons were
caring hay Friday
Clarence Olive was yisitins in
Sprague.
win Floro OF the Fairview
neighborhood, was in our vicinity
Monday.
Not a great deal Of sleishing
this snow, but bids fair 70 haso
more soon.
We were snow bound iasf week
and failed 10 get ouritems in.
Mr.. King bought corn from ID.
Vansaut Tuesday.
GARNEr.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-12-16


W. heard 81 one mou ciioneine
his politics Since moving 10 Rigjt
.Hill Ne dou't want Is meee d
town and take SITTER him.
We have Rich Hill people
skinned on buying rabbits. Out
here we can guy them three for
"a dime.
Wish We could win thht b5g
doll at Watson & Grimm's We
would give it to our best girl tor
Xmas.
Mr.. Ferguson, the Sprague
mule buyer, bought two mules
from the Atlas mine,
Homer Christ, of Foster, was
shopping in our camp Monday
Russell Brinegar has returned.
from his Arkansas "trip
J. r. Weeden was shopping in
our camp Monday
We beg to be excused for nor
getting our items in last week..
Will try TO do better next tame.
Mrs. J. B. Watson, 81 Rich
Hill, went to Corona Kansas, to
meet her daughter Mrs Chas
Craig, who is expected TO arrive
Friday.
We thank Ma Efetnpgr,
school teacher, for the qpalis he
gave us last Friday
Cot SANDusKY D0oLmri.g
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-12-16
eEDsTeKOs WORTH FORTUNES.

a well-known French actress Il
the happy posscssor Of a bed valued
at 5000. Il is, Of eourse. verv
ancient, but in an excellent Fssts AZ
preservation. and lie na0rnmenta
carry ont to the full all the lavish
beauty Of the bed ITSELF. Drsped Al
the back from a ring in the ceiling
are beautiful curtains Of antique bro
osde, plumes Of ostrich feathers loSp-
ing them mp at the cornen. The
b%cdspnad is Of richest satin. vpilea
With valuable lace in exquisite de-
sign. The fashionable and rch Of
Paris are o on q lcyel with Ehs
transatlantic art lovers in their
search for The antique and bcautifui,
whatever IFS price, and II it possesses
authentic historic interest all the bet
ter for she salesman, as the bidding
fos its possession IS very keen. sew
eral Old Eaglish country houses own
antique beds which are the envy o.
the connoisseur.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-12-16
TaIfvIsw Faaelss.

Mr. and Mrs. Aubra Wilson
are rel icing over the birth q a
fine boy.
Mrs. Roy Falor bad a narrow.
escape Of being badly burned
She was starting a fire with r
payer that was supposed 20 have
powder I'M il. Her face aud hair
were badly singed and her band
and arm were slightly burned.
Mrs. Alya Moreland and Two
little boys returned 90 iheir
home IN Rich Hill after sptndinf
a few weeks with bier parents
Mr.. and Mrs Eastburn
The young folks of Fairview
are skating day and night.
A great many have bsen enjoy
ing their sleighs and sheds sine
the nov
Mr.. Will Faro is feeding a dn
bunch Of cattle
Jares Stalcpp Was ultpt
bay to Panama. Salu1
air and Mrs WI r. IS
feeling very propd
bsby girlin their hrsne.
Ailss Minnie joia-t j.
recovering FROM an
Gnppe.
We We're -
dcafhpelA ~ bss z"
WIS line eay and aetes na
Friends.
AIRS J0hp AisN0paef IS :
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-12-16
His cosby ~HsADeEAR.

y was surprised to hear that old
man Coupons told Jimmp Faulkner
that be wouldn't let him marry HE
daughter under amy circumstances
What was the troubIefp
Il understand the old man noticed
that Jimmy WIS wearing 4 green
hat.
'Wil jimmy give mp the hatg"
Not Jimmy lle's too proud ~
It, He sals it cost him s200.O0O-
that's the amount YOU know. that.
Old Coupons will give his daughter
When She marries - Cleveland Plain
Dealer
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-12-16
Lands MERELY NERVOUS.


When Judge lands o. Standard
OIL fame was starting his legal CO.
reer he was a nervous young mar.
Tie had not been practicing lang
when he unexpectedly found himself
called on TO conduct an important
ease, The young lawyer showed his
nervousness so plainly when he roae
20 address the court That the presia-
ing judge said kindly;
SDo moi be afraid, Mr.. Iandis."
The embryo advocate replied
promptly
our honor, | stand in awe, but
folr not 4
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-12-16
HAY ON AN AUTO Tauck.

Probably there is no street sign
that sets more folks 10 noticing thar
an auto loaded with bales Of huy.
Up around the stable section in TIE
East Twcnues This Is moi uncom-
mon and very often the automobile
'dep with hay Is seen in Columbus
Circle.
The contrast il marked and almost
s'wa}s leads some ono 60 say soHle
thing about Che passing 81 the hora
as esemplided hy iho fact that even
his %prosenlor doesn't come to him|
amy moro horso-drsWn-New Yorf
sun.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-12-16
N. %. 2. Fsutay Excursion

Ticket. nn saie 20 an ~. o p.
sets p y b "a Is. s0. Ri
and january -, ene and on
tAird iaie Ra1nd Irlp, final ~
afn hn 5ils 1910