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Gainesville daily sun., 1909-07-07
FANIroRIALS.

More power Ia you, boys
Let the good work 40 on
Don't forget to write home
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your CELERY
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Evening star., 1909-05-30
EMMA The NUISANCE.

From the Chicago News.
Emma Goldman had the pleasure of
meeting the New York police Sunday, nor
could she say the pleasure was all hers.
about it. They are the only known pow
ers that can keep Eznma from talking.
From the Rochester st-Express.
If there is any way in which the
United States acting lawfully can get rid
Of Emma Goldman it ought to do So
We believe there is a statute under which
she can be deported as an alien. She is
constant disturber of the public peace,
and her doctrines, inculcated at times
amid the drawn clubs of the police are
revolutionary and dangerous. why
should there be any hesitation to act in
the case Of this arch-anarchist?
From the Providence Evening Tribune.
Unless Emma Goldman Is improvident
she should also soon be able to retire to a
ranch.
From the Jacksonville Times-Union
Score one for the New York police
they stopped Emma Goldman from speak
ing. And that's q mans Job, too.
From the Buffalo Commercial.
1t is q debatable question whether there
is not more fuss being made over Emma
Goldman than she is worth. Possibly
were she allowed to express herself as
freely as she pleases those who 60 to
hear her would soon get tired OF 1t.
From the Scranton Tribune
The Rochester Democrat and Chroni-
Gle speaks of Emma Goldman as 'Roch-
ester's celebrated anarchist" If Roches-
ter wants to appropriate EN- as one of its
prominent citizens the claim will never be
disputed.
Evening star., 1909-05-30
Auto Speed and Safetv

Just before the New York legislature
adjourned a bill was passed amending the
laws regulating automobiles. 1t abolished
all speed limits and provided a system Of
license taxes which. 1t was estimated.
would raise revenue of fully $500 600 for
the state to use in maintaining the high
ways The measure was a combination
Of what the motor-makers and users
wanted in the way Of greater freedom of
action and what the rural legislators
wanted in the way of larger road-making
funds. Gov Hughes has vetoed 1t with a
statement Of reasons which will be read
with interest by all motorists and with
approval by those who do not ride in mo-
tors. This explanation of the veto is in
iced cne of the most sensible declarations
yet delivered on the subject of the use OF
he roads by the automobilists. The bill
proposed the following section to govern
he management of machines on the state
-oads:
Every person operating a motor vehi-
lie on the public highways Of this state
shall drive the same in a careful and pru-
lent manner. and at rate Of speed so as
rot TO endanger the property OF another
,r the life or limb of any person: provided
hat a rate of speed In excess OF thirty
miles an hour shall be presumptive evil
ience OF reckless driving
Gov. Hughes in his veto message says:
There is much force in the suggestion
that requirements Of due care cannot he
accurately reflected in arbitrary speed
Evening star., 1909-05-30
The Harpy Eagle.

Recently the officials Of the Bronx zoo
in New York acquired a specimen Of
the South American harpy eagle. This
is a rare bird. difficult to capture and
transport. For some time past the New
York papers have been calling atten-
ton to this specimen as "the only harpy
eagle in captivity" and consequently
arousing great public interest In 1t.
Those Washingtonians who have seen
the statements have. of course, known
better. AS matter Of fact, the WASH
ington Zoo has contained an excep-
tionally fine specimen Of the harpy for
just ten years. the bird having been pre-
sented to the Zoo the 10Th OF May. 1899.
by Commander Todd Of the u 8. 8. Will
mington. upon his return from a cruise
on that vessel up the Amazon river.
The bird was captured during that ex-
pedition, and was brought safely to
Washington and lodged in the aviary at
the Zoo. where 1t has for the last decade
been one of the most admired of the
specimens Of the whole collection. This
bird has been photographed countless
times by visitors to the Zoo, while
sitting on his perch in the outdoor cage
adjoining the birdhouse. It's remark
able coloring and peculiar dignity of
bearing render 1t an object Of immediate
attention on the part Of all who come
within view.
This incident emphasizes the fact that
the Washington Zoo is a much more
complete and important collection of
birds and animals than is generally un-
derstood outside OF this city. Beginning
with a small herd of buffaloes. corralled
back OF the Smithsonian building, it has
grown until II Is now rated by scientists
Evening star., 1909-05-30

as one Of the most important aggrega-
tions of geological specimens in this
country. Yet 1t is inadequately equipped
with buildings, and does not make the
impression which would be possible with
more liberal annual appropriation.
There is urgent need of a new carni-
vorium to replace the present small and
poorly arranged main house. and of a
birdhouse Of commensurate size. The
monkey house is excellent. and the bear
pits are probably unsurpassed anywhere.
Some of the other features, including the
elephant and camel houses. are in keep
ing with the importance and landscape
setting of the Zoo. 1t Is the hope Of
the people of Washington that Congress
will appreciate the possibilities of the
Zoo for the scientific education of not
only local residents. but all the thousands
of visitors who find at that point one
of the chief objects of interest at the
capital.
Evening star., 1909-05-30

limits. But 1t must also be remembered
that in this field, as in others, large
number Of injuries must inevitably be due
to mere accident where negligence cannon
be satisfactorily proved. 1t Is public poll
cy in dealing with these matters not sim
ply to see that negligent persons are held
to account. but also by reasonable regu-
lation to diminish the risks OF preventabie
injury. This Is sought to be accomplished
by speed restrictions. And 1t Is still an
open question whether at this stage In our
progress toward the wider use or these
vehicles of pleasure and convenience II is
safe to rely simply upon a requirement
of care and prudence. with all the dim-
culties that attend actual proof OF want
of care"
1t is true that the speed of motor cars
Is not alone responsible for the numerous
accidents reported from all parts of the
country. and that with careful handling
car can. as a rule. be safely run at
speed above the usually prescribed limits.
But there is nevertheless In evidence a
long record OF casualties attributable to
the combination Of speed and reckless
ness and to the fact that at high speed
chauffeur however careful he may be.
cannot easily avoid striking pedestrian
who becomes bewildered or child who
Suddenly darts out from the walk. Giving
full weight to the argument that many
pedestrians and drivers are careless. the
fact remains that the automobile Is
powerful engine, and as such must be
managed with caution in the places OF
congestion and usual travel.
To eliminate the speed limit would be
to invite scorching. The courts now have
great difficulty in judging as to the re-
sponsbility of chauffeurs when life Is
taken, and If there were no better guide
on this point than the record Of speed
above or below thirty miles an hour the
checks upon motor-manslaughter would
be worthless.
The day may come when motors can
safely be sped over the roads without
legal limit, but that will be only when all
people are careful. all roads smooth and
curves safely cleared of view-hiding OBJ
structions, and all chauffeurs skilled and
steady and faithful in observance of the
rules of the road. Until then. as Gov.
Hughes points out. it is necessary to rely
upon the present restrictions to keep the
danger down to a minimum.
Evening star., 1909-05-30
Diplomats In Abdul's Pay.

A strange story comes from Berlin
about affairs In Turkey, which. II true
tends to upset some Of the preconceived
notions about the relations Of the Euro
pean powers with the reign Of the late
Sultan Of the Ottoman Empire. 1t is as
serted by the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger that
the French ambassador at Constantine
pie. NJ. Constans, was recalled from that
capital because 1t was discovered that
Abdul Hamid paid him 10000 monthly,
and also that the Russian ambassador
NJ Zinovieff, who has also been recalled,
was on the sultan's pay roll for $5O 600 q
month.
1t has often been directly asserted that
Abdul Hamid was closer in touch with
the German emperor than with any other
European sovereign, and that Germany s
influence at the Yildiz Kiosk was domi-
nant This may have been true. but evi-
IDENTIFY. If the records OF secret payments
to the French and Russian ambassadors
are correct, Abdul Hamid was not above
double-crossing his German friend and
maintaining relations with the two chief
opponents Of German policy In the nearer
east.
Just what the willy former occupant OF
the Yildiz Kiosk accomplished by this
maneuver remains to be disclosed. In
deed. there Is a great volume yet to be
written about the affairs Of Turkey under
the Hamidian regime. The world at large
was often nonplussed at the apparent con.
tradictions Of the Turkish policy. The
crafty sultan promised right and left and
did as little as possible. Yet he remained
immune from foreign Intervention In the
midst of the most dangerous conditions,
and seemed to be always confident OF
pulling through whatever difficulties may
have confronted him. Perhaps these Sc
cret monthly payments TO ambassadors
may have proved good investments. 1,
y significant that at the last call Abdul
Hamd's downfall was caused by interior
circumstances. and not as a result o.
foreign pressure. In his final extremity
none of. his good friends OF the secret pay
roll was able TO save him.
Evening star., 1909-05-30
The Passion for Round Numbers.

Speculation Is busy with the value or
the Rogers estate. There are no author1-
tatiye figures announced. The bequests,
as well as other things, indicate large
property holdings. Mr.. Rogers early de-
veloped talents for business. prospered in
all his undertakings. worked hard, ana
lived to be an old man. His place was
with the great captains of industry who,
under our favorable American conditions,
have piled wealth pretty high.
When such a man dies the public, long
familiar with his name and stories of his
exploits, must have an estimate at least
Of what he has left. 1t expects big
sum, and is never disappointed. Those
who preside over such business are al
ways generous in the allotment Of wealth.
In the case Of Mr.. Rogers the estimate
Is accredited to Wall street. He operated
in that quarter and was power there.
Who should know so we'll about the mat
ter as those with whom Mr.. Rogers as
sociated?
And vet Wall street allows itself a mar
gin Of twenty-five million dollars. The
advertisement given out is from fifty to
seventy-nve millions. The amount. We
are told. Is not likely to fall below the
former, but may rise above the latter,
figure.
What a people we are for round num-
bers! We toss them up as a juggler does
his little painted globes. We say Of rich
man that his wealth IS anywhere from
one to two hundred million dollars. An
anti-imperialist will tell you that the gov
ernment Is wasting hundreds of millions
every year in the Philippines. A politi-
clan impatient for a vote on the tarin
bill will tell you that the delay In Con-
gress is costing the country ten million
dollars daily. A reformer Of socialistic
tendencies will tell you that less than a
hundred men control the business for
tunes Of the whole country. And 50 on.
Always the top figure for the wealth es-
timated, and the bottom figure for the
number Of those amassing It.
Much OF our popular discomfort is root
ed In these exaggerations. They enter
into political campaigns, and are fired
with confidence by reckless spellbinders
at meetings composed in the main of men
without the time or the means to in
vestigate them.
Evening star., 1909-05-30
A New Party Proposed.

A proposition to organize a new party,
like a motion to adjourn. Is always In
order II does not always carry. Ii
neatly put. ii commands attention In
period of unrest 1t sometimes figures In
affairs. But nine times in ten 1t does not
get beyond the stage of talk, and such
talk as contributes mainly to amusement
There is talk now of a new party to
supplar1t the democracy. Its authors are
men disgusted with Mr.. Bryans poilcies
and leadership. but not disposed to go
over to the republicans. They favor sound
money. do not strenuously object to pro-
lection, scowl at the suggestion of scuttle
in the matter OF the Philippines and be-
lieve in a strong navy. On personal
grounds they admire Judge Taft. and are
glad to see him in the White House.
Some of these men live in the middle
states and the northwest. When asked
why. with sympathies all republican and
admiration bestowed upon Judge Taft.
they do not ally themselves with the re-
publican party they reply that the party
is controlled by Wall street. They will
not, they declare, stand for" Wall
street political connection. And yet these
men supported Judge Parker. distinctly
Wall street candidate. against Theo-
dore Roosevelt whom Wall street loathed.
Other men Of this view live in the south.
When asked why they do not go over to
the republicans their reply Is that they
fear negro domination. This only causes
wonder Negro domination is a mere
spook. and at this day so poorly contrived
that it deceives nobody. Holding 1t aloft
seems sort of childs play. No southern
state is in danger from anything OF the
kind. or would be by any change of party
name on the part of it's people.
We shall see no party supplant the
democracy in the allegiance of the great
majority of those who, while criticising
it's leadership of today and lamenting its
former leadership. yet for the reasons
given have held on to it. They will con-
tinue to hold on. Their present talk is
largely tongue exercise. They do not
mean what they say. DisMking Mr..
Bryan. and little bilious because Of the
repeated wallopings he has given them at
home In the fights for delegates to ma
tional conventions, they canvass in mo-
ments Of extreme depression schemes for
relief which they would not carry out If
they could.
No. the democratic party Is in no danger
Of disbandment. In its ranks are a num-
Der Of very able men. and after awhile
they will manage to agree about some
thing.
Evening star., 1909-05-30
NO CHINA FOR HAMMOND.

From the Harrisburg Telegraph.
John Hays Hammond declines the am
bassadorship to China. Having served
his time in South Africa he has q relish
for home, sweet home.
From the Indianapolis News.
Or maybe John Hays Hammond feels
that the job in China ought to go to
some deserving patriot who needs the
money worse than he does.
From the Kansas City Star.
John Hays Hammond was willing to
be Vice President, but he feels that there
are certain limits beyond which obscurity
ought not to be asked to go. He refuses
to become minister to China
From the Topeka State Journal.
John Hays Hammond has turned down
the offer of President Taft to make him
the United States minister to China
Surely Mr.. Hammond could have OBJ
tanned more fun out of such q JOB than
he could have as Vice President Of the
nation. He was candidate for that
place before the last republican national
convention.
Evening star., 1909-05-30
A VISITATION.

Much respected for his knowledge by the dwell.
He had dipped into the mystic in a desultory way
And he dabbled in clairvoyance Just to pass an
idle day.
..Psychoioecal phenomena he didn't understand.
But he knew about the "sperits" and the ''in-
He had seen them juggle tables and he had .
In the acrcbatic antics Of an sgitated wrath
Twas a wild and wintry evening when the facts
Came TO puzzle Zachariah. who. ensconced before
Got to nodding very nicely and had just begun
When he beard noise that sounded like a
rather foreeful tap
On the easement Of the window in the
across the hall
And he reasonably concluded that a ghost had
Once again it repeated-then q sort Of
sliding screech
As OF some poor soul in torment and without
the gift of speech.
Then a sound still more peculiar filled his In
most soul with dread
Twas as il ghostly legion crossed the door
with rhythmic tread.
And he heard rapping-tapping-as X some
one at the door
Craved admission to parlor where he'd never
Then an ley breath enwrapped him. hlling al
the silent room
And the atfuI nrelight naring till the shadows
Spoke presence far more awful than mere
mortal ever knew.
Uncle Zachariah shivered he felt the ley
breath.
And his soul was filled with horror of this
harbinger OF DEATH
But his study OF the mystic had convinced him
that ghost
Much preferred relaxation of the senses In .
host;
He believed he could relax them. the place
and time seemed ripe.
So he tred-and was assisted with piece of
leaden pipe!
His success cannot be doubted-when he wax
ened from his swOons,
Zachariah's ghost had vanished with the family's
silver spoons,
Chicago News.
Evening star., 1909-05-30
A BALLADE OF BASE BALL

When the green is back on the trees,
And the mercury mounts in the shade,
When the cherry blooms powder the brecse.
And the moss groweth lush In the glade;
'Tis the time when we tire OF trade,
When even the playhouses pail,
And we rush from the side Of maid
At the umpire's slogan. play ball!'
We may broil on the bleachers or freeze.
In an ulster or flannel arrayed,
What the deuce do we care for degrees,
What's the odds if the game can be played
By the weather signs we're undismayed,
We're on hand at the very first call;
Rooters all. we begin to brigade
At the umpire's slogan, ''Play ball.
Lo, the slightest pretext we will seize.
Leave the labor for which we are paid
We ask not Of gold nor of fees
While the fever remains unallayed;
'Tis q passion that must he obeyed.
1t holds young and old in its thrall,
Other pleasures and sports pale and fade
At the umpire's slogan. PLAY ball!'
ENVOI.
Youth, heed this song l have made,
Many there be, great and small,
Who long, too long have delayed
At the umpire's slogan. play ball.''
Rochester Post Express.
Evening star., 1909-05-30
The MORNING CROUCH.

How do you rise in the morning?
Gloomy and sad and dour
Or glad for the rest that was given you
And brave for the battle hourf
Do you rise from your couch at daybreas
With q smile for your loved ones truet
Come. tell me, now, is churlish froNn
The best that they get from you!
Do you rise in the morning merry,
Or gloomy and cross aud sad?
Do you Growl and snarl at your morning meal
Because the coffee is bad?
Don't do 1t, for life has troubles,
All, many. and greater, too,
For the simple things in the morning hours
To bother a man like you.
Get up with Q smile and whistle;
Get up with CHEEKY word;
For morning Crouch when you think OF IL
My brother is absurd
Reserve your growls and your bitter words
For the time when a real grief frets you;
What chance have you in life's big affairs
If trifing thing upsets you!
Detroit Free Press
Evening star., 1909-05-30

Slowly. steadily, the war-causing forces
were gaining strength half q century
ago. Men met In social
Ante-Bellum intercourse and talked
- politics and parted
Mutterings. friends. But there were
mutterings from the centers OF northern
abolition and southern slavery sentiment
which forecast the storm that was soon
to burst upon the country. Now and
then the determination OF these two ex-
treme groups to force their respective
policies upon the country was indicated
by some such token as the following
news dispatch, printed In The Star Of
May 26, 1859:
Cleveland. May 21-A mass COM
vention of the foes to the fugitive slave
act was held here today and was we'll
attended. A large number were from the
reserve counties. The proceedings were
of an orderly character A declaration
was read. denouncinE the fugitive slave
law and Dred Scott decision. Resolu-
tions of the same tenor were also adopt
ed. declaring the fugitive act unconstitu-
tional and therefore void, and setting
forth that the Supreme Court has desen-
Grated and is subservient to party poll
tics; that the life-tenure should be abol-
ished and the judicial circuits remodeled: ::
that the conviction Of the Oberlin rescuers
is disgraceful and unparalleled, and the
prisoners are entitled to their liberty. and
that the freedom of the country rests on
the republican party. The convention
was addressed by Messrs. Giddings,
Chase, Wade and others
Evening star., 1909-05-30
The CIRCUS MANS Wall.

Oh, where are the elephants. lions and gnus,
The leopards. gir4ffes and gazelles.
That British East Africa would not refuse
To him who was seeking his crowds to amuse,
In the clmcs where prosperity dwells?
The jungle is silent. nor trumpet nor roar
Is heard where great Nmrod has shot;
And animal -corpses, q shipoad more,
With skins. claws and tusks are his trophies
galore,
Which will back up the fame he has got.
Grim Nimrod. like fate. has a merciless hand.
In khaki and puttees he's clad:
From news sent by cable, his energy grand
Has left no Wild beast in the whole blooming
land;
And we circus men: are in hsd
Brooklyn Eagle.
Evening star., 1909-05-30
Political
Parties.
The KING WINS!
From the New Haven Journal Courier.

From the New Haven Journal-Courier
Perhaps King Edward feels more like
a young frisky colt himself at having
his own Minoru win the classic derby
race Probably, too, the English people
would not have preferred any other con-
testing owner to win.
From the Buffalo Express
England is prouder if its king who won
the derby than II he had fought a win
ming war.
From the Syracuse Post-Standard.
It IS q strange thing about the British
people, and yet. perhaps. not SO very
strange. that they like King Edward best
when he has just won horse race.
From the Charleston News and Courier.
The man who bet his money against the
kings horse would have better laid his
money on a pair OF jacks.
From the Newark Star.
There was no snubbing of this years
derby winner by royalty. did you notice,
Mr. Croker?
From the Concord Monitor.
The winning of the Derby shows that
in England horse racing is still the
sport Of kings
Evening star., 1909-05-30
The President.

The President likes travelling. and the
exercise seems to agree with him. He
should keep 1t up. killing, as he does. two
birds with one stone. His health and
spirits benefit, and he extends his per-
sonal acquaintance among the leading
men of the sections he visits. He will
get many valuable pointers about public
business and popular sentiment on his
trips. 1t is an excellent way to canvass
for information, and the railway conven-
fences are so great now person may
cover long distances comfortably In a
short time. The old-style desk" Presi-
dent would not be in accord with these
times.