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Evening star., 1909-09-11

Of established lines linking the two sea-
boards. Then followed group OF manip-
ulators who juggled with railroads for
the sake of financial advantage. OF this
group Jay Gould was the foremost mem
ber. Gould passed from the scene leav-
ing nothing, beyond his personal for
tune. but record OF receiverships. leases,
sales and profitable failures. Hartman
was in q sense of the same school as
Gould. but he was inspired by more
constructive motive In his transactions,
aiming always at the definite goal OF con-
stant accretion instead of mere bargain
ing. Gould was the broker of railroads
more definitely than Hartman, although
Hartman played the railroad game
strictly from the financial viewpoint.
1t is to be said in justice to Harri-
mans memory as practical. railroad
man that he did at least one thing OF
large Importance. 1t was he who con-
ceived and carried out the plan Of the
Lucin cutoff, which traverses an arm
of the Great Salt lake and saves long
detour and heavy grade. This is re-
garded as one of the engineering wonders
of the world and was accomplished only
after several years of persistent effort
ana at an enOTHlOuS COSt. 4AuCCus ~ ei'S
execution of this project Hartman
showd the same dogged perseverance that
marked his career in the assemblage of
railroad properties. When he once set
his mind upon the accomplishment OF a
purpose he never tagged In it's pursuit.
OF somewhat similar nature was the
treatment of the Colorado river after 1t
had been allowed to flow into the Salton
sea, eventually to cause great destruc-
tion of values.
1t may have been that If Hartman
had lived another decade he would have
demonstrated on the plane of actual con-
structive work more definitely than that
of mere financial manipulation. AS it is
his career has been cut short at time
to leave him to be remembered as the
man who broke all American records for
the acquisition of railroad control.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
The President as a Speaker.

It is reported from Beverly that the
President has not prepared any of the
speeches he will deliver on his western
and southern trip. That is to say. he
has not put his thought and argument
on any of the subjects he will discuss
into precise shape. Facts and figures
are in his mind. but he will trust to the
inspiration Of the moment for the ar
rangement and the form Of expression.
Lawyers often-in fact, as a rule-adopt
this course. They are SO frequently on
their feet, and therefore so quick in read
ing the spirit of their hearers. they have
not the time for, and do not feel the need
of. slow preparation. They like a free
tongue. SO to say. and speak according
to their appraisements of the hour and
place. Here they may expand, there
contract, as may seem advisable at the
moment.
But lawyers in political Office some
times yield to caution. Where they have
a message of unusual Importance they
set it down with great care in advance,
and in delivering it stick like a brother
to the written text. Mr.. Cleveland could
not have been induced to extemporize on
public questions, and even Mr.. Mckinley,
who was a reader man. preferred the
written statement to 1.-The inspiration OF
the moment"
Gen. Harrison was every ready. either
with tongue or pen. or all our Presi-
dents he was the best offhand speaker.
He was never discounted by an Interrupt
tion and never opened his mouth to MS
disadvantage on any subject before any
audience Some Of his short addresses
while he was on tour were models OF
force and clearness. And before reach
ing the presidency he had made a repu-
tation as most effective stump speaker
Though a trained lawyer, Mr.. TAFT was
not famous as speaker while at the par
His reputation was made later on the
bench. 1t was this fact that caused the
republican campaign managers to be anx'
ions last year when the candidate fol
President decided to take the stump
They wondered how he would acqui'
himself before large audiences. where in
terruptions would be in order, and where
every word spoken by the candidate
would be weighed by the voters.
Mr.. Taft soon set everybody at rest on
that score He showed himself to be a
ready, clear and courageous speaker, who
lodged nothing, and left no doubtful
meanings behind. He discussed all the
issues involved in the contest, and re-
piled to the criticisms promptly and
freely.
On his coming trip, therefore, Mr.. Taft
will be no experiment as speaker; and
if he shows the form of last year should
give both his party and the country at
large much to think about.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
The Gumdrop.
From the Syracuse t-standard.

Consider. brethren. the shy gumdrop
delicacy of childhood. boyhood and
girlhood In this day spurn the old-time
favorite. In years agone 1t gained a
f1eeting popularity, as did the historic,
now half-forgotten. Jackson ball, by its
longevity From the nature of its con-
struction it discouraged quick consump-
ton It lasted And when pennies were
more priced than in the present day and
nickels were only for great occasions
the argument in making selection from
the showcase or the glass jars on the
shelves beyond rested much upon the life
as it nestled between the teeth and the
cheek, of the morsel selected. Too little
has been said in praies of this modest
product of the American candymaker-
the gumdrop-as an aid to discovery.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
The Hysteria Of Disbelief.
ON the Chicago Record Herald.

Credulity, or a too easy formation ol
belief, is a quality often charged agains,
people in masses. AS we see 1t sometimes
1t is with reasonable correctness charac-
terized as a form Of hysteria. What is
not so commonly recognized is that in
credulity. obstinacy in disbelief. is just
as much a popular falling. Moreover ii
is as much form of hysteria as is its
opposite. It's victims may sit coldly back
in their chairs; they may sneer politely
they may regard themselves as far su-
perior to other people in intellect. And
yet by the very token that hysteria and
the fixed idea" of psychology have
much in common, SO have these mani
festations of popular credulity and in
credulity. Indeed. the fact that a man IL
a scientist, even scientist Of high stand
ing. is no guarantee that he will not al
times fall a victim to one or the other
type of spasm. The case of Cook shows
both these waves of feeling in most In
tense forms. No one ought to consider II
settled as to just what Cook did or did
not do until the full report has been
made and the observations have been
gone over by competent authorities.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
MI. Bryan's Saratoga Endorsement.

When the Saratoga conference was
called Mr. Bryan's friends in New York
took alarm. They fancied they saw In IT
a drive az him and his policies, with the
view of inaugurating national opposition
to both for effect next year and In l9l2.
AS challenge to this. they called con-
ference at Albany for an earlier date.
This conference was held, but was fail-
ure The attendance was trifiing, ootn
In point of numbers and character. VI
the dozen or SO present, not one man was
of statewide consequence.
AS IL now appears. the alarm OF the
Bryanites was unwarranted. So far as
policies are concerned. Mr.. Bryan ruled
at Saratoga. Read the resolutions An
income tax Election of United states
senators by direct vote. Scuttle out OF
the Philippines. A crack at criminal
trusts and combinations in restraint OF
trade Reform in election methods. Could
Mr. Bryan, had he been present, have
asked for more? He would have vigor-
ously applauded these Bryanite features
and the iff-for-revenue-only feature
would have awakened the enthusiasm of
an earlier day.
This clears and simplifles the New
York situation materially. Only the
question of leadership national and To-
CAL now remains.
After accepting Bryanism. why should
the New York democrats longer reject Its
author? Mr. Bryan does not want to re-
tire He is more than receptive candi-
date for another nomination. He will be
heartened by this triumph of his policies,
and his friends west and south will be-
come tirmer than ever in their faith and
buster than ever in his behalf They will
reason in this way: If Organism is win
ming in the enemys country. why should
not Mr. Bryan himself win in his party
there?
AS to the local leadership, while 1t may
be true that Mr.. Conners and Mr. Murphy
and Mr.. McCarren are not the sort OF
men Judge Parker and Judge Herrick
and Mr.. Shepard relish, they are thor
oughly representative of the conditions
that exist. Moreover. the six men have
done business together. Mr.. Murphy
worked hard. though unsuccessfully. for
Judge Parker for President and for Judge
Herrick for governor. and assisted to the
best of his ability when MIR. Croker be-
slowed a mayoralty nomination on Mr..
Shepard. While Tammany remains
power, is it not necessary for the Cro-
ker-Murphy type of leadership to remain?
Why accept Tammany and reject men
who in control of It give the organiza-
ton it's most effective expression?
The Saratoga meeting was expected to
rehabilitate the New York democracy.
Shall we see that result? Will Bryanism
with its new sponsors smell sweeter?
Evening star., 1909-09-11
insects and Records.

Report is formally filed at the District
building that water bugs and cockroaches
are at large In the new municipal head.
quarters and that they have developed a
taste for ofYicial records. typewriter rib
bons and carbon paper. The announce
ment is made that aid has been asked of
the health ofhcer. presumably for the
sake of public property and not Of the
bugs. 1t is not yet known to be the
policy Of the oficial sanitartans to pre-
vent access to such unwholesome foods
a. Typewriter supplies In order to lessen
Evening star., 1909-09-11
Hartman.

Why should there be any secret about
the disease which carried Mr. Hartman
off? Public curiosity on the subject is
entirely natural. The more terrible and
painful the affliction, the greater admi-
ration will be felt for the slender little
man who bore UP SO long and SO well,
and held a session with his stenographer
about a business matter within an hour
Of his dissolution. The reserve maintained
before death had an important business
justification. But why any reserve now,
when all is over?
Evening star., 1909-09-11
The Doomed Poultry.

or Miss Chicken
On de city lot!
White folks say de time has come
To chase 'er fun de spot.
Tain no use to leave her
A-crowdin' of de lam.
Take dat chicken off de roos'
An put 'er in de pan.
Loves my po'k chop,
Sweet as 1t kin be;
But oh, you chicken,
You is de food foh me.
Never min de price O. beef
An other kin's of meat.
Oars chickens by de thousand
Dat we's des obliged to eat.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
What the Pole May Teach.
New York Times

From the New York Times
The public should be disabused of the
too common idea that the discovery of
the north pole is of no great practical
value. 1t is. indeed. of vast scientific
import. Peary has now plainly marked
on the map route that may safely be
pursued by other scientific explorers prop
erly equipped. His own meteorological
and astronomical observations are likely
to be of the highest value. There was
still much to learn of tides and currents,
and his report that his soundings at the
pole indicated more than 1.JOO fathoms of
water is of great Importance. But the
glory of Peary's achievement, apart from
the scientific value of his discovery, is
not to be questioned.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
Imnractical Genius.

Il wonder how it was that Shakespeare
got the reputation of being a bad actor?'
said the youthful player.
Well" answered Mr.. Stormington
Barnes. "a man who could write as well
as he could had no business grinding out
plays when he could have done such
brilliant work as his own press agent"
Evening star., 1909-09-11

insect mortality. AS far as the records
are concerned undoubtedly there are
many that could be fed to the bugs with
out particular harm to any public in
terests, although this method of disposal
is somewhat messy and not altogether
in accord with good housekeeping.
Evening star., 1909-09-11

O1n order TO avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters TO TN
STAR should not bs addressed 20 any
Individual connected with the once. bus
simply to THE STAR. or TO the NATIONAL
o. Business Department according 70
tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
A Philanthropist.

Your constituents have always de-
manded tariff revision said the earnest
adviser.
Very true answered Senator Sor-
shum. And I have done what I could to
hold the tariff in such shape that they
can still relieve the monotony of life by.
demanding further revision
Evening star., 1909-09-11

The late Bloodgood Cutter, the Long
Island poet amassed fortune whose di-
mensions were wholly unsuspected. Had
publishers known how much financial
backing he could furnish they might have
had more respect for his poetry.
Evening star., 1909-09-11

The old conundrum, why does a
chicken cross the road?" is candid non
sense. But the Washington chicken who
decides to cross the District line can
show q good reason.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Suspected Sportsman.

A suspected sportsman.
"Bliggins never comes home empty
handed when he goes after reed birds.
He must be a skillful hunter"
mot so skillful as prudent" answered
Miss Cayenne. II understand that he
never goes into the marshes without TAX
ing the price of a few dozen with. him. "
Evening star., 1909-09-11

The discovery of water on Mars affords
hope that science will find some use for
the canals which have so long been on
telescope view.
Evening star., 1909-09-11

1t Is now charged that the practice of
polygamy has been resumed to a great
extent in Utah. This raises the appre-
hension that Congress will find itself
called upon to discuss more scandal
Evening star., 1909-09-11

J. NJ Hills good opinion of the late E.
II. Harriman's abilities as an organizer is
worth a great deal. No one had more
opportunity to become acquainted with
them than Mr.. Hill.
Evening star., 1909-09-11

There must be some epithet known to
science worse than that Of nature fax
err If Mr.. Roosevelt were home he
might be able to help his friend Mr..
Peary to think Of Ii.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
Loeb's Troubles.

From the Columbia State.
Loeb is managing to arouse as much
Indignation and blame as collector of
the port OF New York as he did as Sec
retary to a President.
Evening star., 1909-09-11

Democrats are still waiting to see
whether Mr.. Bryan's next move will be
to reorganize the democratic party or
put a few more people out of it.
Evening star., 1909-09-11

A furry in Wall street always demon
strates that even a business man gets ex-
cited when the bargain-hunting impulse
takes possession of him.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
Times Whirligig.

September fades. October's glow
Will shine on trees whose leaves are
dropping
Then comes November crisp, and To-
'Tis time once more for Christmas
shopping!
Evening star., 1909-09-11

The rush homeward from summer re-
sorts puts the baggage handler and the
bureau-o information man out of the
running as candidates for don't worry"
cl11hc
Evening star., 1909-09-11
And in Lunchrooms

From the Dayton News.
Hogs do we'll In our southern climate, .
says a paper printed down that way
They do we'll wherever street cars are
known, IL seems.
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Missed Much Fun.

From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
William Allen White says that he went
to bed at o'clock every night he was in
Paris. Mr.. White must be speaking Of
Paris Tex.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
Polar Dashes.

First Explorer: You are a -! -!
-"
Second Explorer: -! -! -! You
are another
Evening star., 1909-09-11

To copy the language of the German
comedian. the north pole was discovered
twice in the same place.
Evening star., 1909-09-11

The problem which confronts Atlantic
City Is how to keep the lid on without
shutting out large pecuniary income
Evening star., 1909-09-11

Suspicious that Abdul Hamid is mental
ly unsound may open up a chance for us
to export a few alienists.
Evening star., 1909-09-11

The Duke of the Abruzzi commands re-
spect as an explorer who manages to
keep his grievances TO himself.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
Many Want It.

From the Portland toreg) Telegram
1t is rather poor-spirited city nova
days that is not bidding for a big avia-
tion contest.
Evening star., 1909-09-11

Like all discoyerers, Hudson arrived
years too early for the big show.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
The People Not Worrying.

From the Kansas City Star
Some one should inform young Mr..
Hitchcock that the postal deficit isn't
what's worrying the American people.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
The Gumdrop Boom

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Manufacturers of gumdrops look for q
busy season.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
September Sale of Furniture
(25 to so per cent Below Actual value.)

20 20 SV per CenI below ACIuAG V6uS.V
E11 ARE offering Hghgrade Furniture, artistic exclu-
III II sve pieces prices which values Ex-
1y celence of make and finish marks every individual
the attention of particular folks nasuch attractive dis
by beautiful novelties the latest conceptions Of
designers skill and productions which examples OF art in
furniture.
We carry Furniture for less pretentous homes and the
reliability the superiority of materials together with the highest
standard workmanship this who
contemplating rurnshng Frightening the home for fall and
winter by the addition of odd pieces of furniture.
the plaines good to the luxurious furniture is
in which excellence nepaably connected
and prevailing low rates offer advantages for
the timely selection prices rarely quoted
for like grades
$45Oo Value 10000. seat e,.a VII, g..
Dressrs solid mahogany,
$I685. Value $500.
$3.50 Value, $4,000
'''' saoo Value $780, red
,,,n,. ~. o.. Toilet Tables s2o5 Value, $3.50
$3.50. Value $4,000. Roo cane
ouartred Oak S22s Value Szoo
$I25o. Value $25.o c.,s. 81, n.,---.o r..- ,..,
Oak " shn shaeners on Value s,,so s3z5 Value, $500
Solid Music cabinets. dull ss s eoss o @ o"s . s's Chairs
$3.50. Value, $125o - ~''
Solid Mahogany chevas"A Mirrors $3.50 Value, 5000
$25oo. Value $3.50. Solid M.bornv BEDROOM Chairs .n.
euarered $500 Value, $1,000.
s137s Value $4,000. t srds-ese Maple Bedroom Chairs
Leather p.v.npo,. ou.rtera oak $3.50 Value, $500
$45oo Value $62. 50. seat % ~ '' 0's
Sixth and seventh DOORS 6 St. 5000 Value, s1eoo.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24
The Country Cousin.

Glenn III. Curtiss. discussing avia-
ton with New York reporter, said
with smiling impatience
Really, though your questions
show a remarkable ignorance OF the
principles OF flight III YOU are going
TO report aeronautical things why
don't you read up aeronauticsy Your
questions. as it is, denote an ignor
ance equal to the westerners.
This westerner on visit 10 mis-
rich Pittsburg cousin came down 70
breakfast every morning with the
same genial question:
How is things
cone morning the rich cousin. bis
nerves being a little on edge. scowled
a black scowl at this question anC
said
why the dickens do you Away.
say How is things, Jethro?"
"Jethro looked surprised and hurt
because he answered, 1 want te
know how thinfs Isl that's why
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GoLoFIGLo ONCE HAD LAWN
A Bit OF verdure Imported at Coz,
Of $1,000 Vanished In a sandspou,

Housewives who cannot be hapnv
without their little gardens ana
their window boxes. their poned
palms. rubber plants. and nan.
ing vines had better make "A vida
detour OF the Nevada D,ses
Nothing grows in the tieasure
hills and wales of the Gfea,
Basin save the Joshua tree. shabby
variety Of Yucca palm. sage brush
and the greasewood bush. and there
is not enough nourishment IN these In
supply the most hardy little family N
jackrabbits. IL Is the rankcst Of
vegetation. fibrous. scrawny. death.
like, and II sprouts from "A finty ANA.
line soil that has been barren az bios.
som since il originally emerged from
chaos in masses OF molten lava
In Goldheld there was the wife Of A
bonanza mine operator who pinned for
a little lawn. Her husband froiehied
down from the Washoe range thous
anddollar carload OF sod. II was care.
fully laid out before the tiny cottage
by an expert gardener borrowed rom
a garden estate in Southern Canfor.
MIA for the purpose. and geuerously
sprinkled with water bought hy the
gallon. II was summer time aud usu.
ally 100 degt ees In the shade "a noon.
For day orSwo the literally vatered
sod looked quite fresh. and % few
blades of grass raised their heads
proudly. Hundreds came for miles
around TO feast their eyes on ibis I'd.
tie patch Of verdant green
The gold miners wife was over.
joyed and sent TO Sacramento ior a
/ box of rose bushes. She would have
little oasis of her own. Blu alas
one shimmering afternoon, IL began
to blow. Spirals OF sand rose up on
the hill slopes and danced down the
trails into camp. gaining velocity and
volume with every revolution First
came one little sandspout and trippei
n sprightly saraband on the little
lawn. then came another. trifs
larger. and danced like a mad Deryish
from corner to corner Of the square Of
sod. Presently a very ballet Of sand
spouts were performing their hewi.d
ering evolutions about the cottage
merging at last one into the other and
becoming a prodigious whirihlasi Of
alkaline dust. And when this crue
visitation had passed the littia lawn
had vanished. Deluged with a reean.
waste OF water, not a solitary blad.
of grass could be brought 10 raise 10
head. The poisonous dust had killet
swiftly and thoroughly-Good House
keeping.
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Fractions.

Teacher (giving a lesson on frac
tions)-Here, children. is a piece 81
meat. If cut il in two, what shall
| have?
Class-Halves.
Teacher-And II cut 1t again in
two. what do ! get?
Class-Quarters.
Teacher-And II | again do the
same?
Class-Eighths.
Teacher-And il continue in the
same way?
-Sixteenths.
Teacher-Good, And II we cut oul
pieces once more in two. what the'
shall we have?
Tommy latter long silence)-
Please, miss. mincemeat,-Answers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-24
THE DOCTORS WIFE
Agrees with Him About Food

A trained nurse says In the prac-
tice Of my profession ! have found so
many points in favor of Grape Nuts
food that | unhesitatingly recommend
IL to all my patients
1T is delicate and pleasing 20 the
palate Tan essential in food FOR the
sick) and can be adapted 10 all ages.
being softened with milk or cream for
babies or the aged when deficiency OF
teeth renders mastication impossible
For fever patients or those on liquid
diet | find Grape Nuts and albumen
water very nourishing and refreshing.
This recipe is my own idea and Is
made as follows: Soak teaspoonfEl
OF Grape Nuts in n glass OF water Tor
an hour. strain and serve with the
beaten white OF an egg and a spoonful
OF fruit Juice for flavouring This az
fords a great deal OF nourisnnent that
even the weakest stomachs can assimi
late without any distress.
MY husband is a physician and he
uses Grape Nuts himself and orders II
many times for his patients.
Personally regard dish OF Grape
nuts with fresh or stewed fruit as the
ideal breakfas; for anyone-wel OF
sick"
In any case OF stomach trouble, nerv
Gus prostration or brain fag-a 10
day trial OF Grape-Nuts will work won
ders toward nourishIng and reou ilsinf
and in this way ending the trouble.
There's Reason" and trial proves
Look in pkgs for the famous little
book, The Road to Wellvllle."
Ever read the above letter. a
new one appears from time TO time
They are genuine. true, and full Of
human interest.
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our future captains Of industry are
probably 20 be found. az were most
Of the present n obscure positions
They are -odmcr on the way 10 be-
coming heads Of great engineering
concerns, train dispatchers en- route
for railway presidents: clerks in
country stores fitting themselves all
unconsciously to be financial leaders
The peculiar qualities which make
them what they are. cannot be taught
they are partly the gift OF nature. an,
partly beaten out in the hard schoo
Of experience