davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-19
Daily River Bulletin.

Stage. Height. Change. .Wea.h'r.
St Paul IA 81 -ot Clear
La Crosse u 81 -01 Clear
Davenport Is 1910 x1.2 Cldy
Galland ..S SIS xo.4 -.
Keokuk Is 1O.S KIP Cldy
st. l. uis 80 1874 xo5 Rain
The river will continue t. rise from
Davenport southward and overflow
lowlands south of Keokuk.
Evening star., 1909-06-12

with such emphasis laid upon the warn
ing of punishment that there will be no
excuse for the plea Of ignorance. Inc
park guards will need only to make
few arrests to give the regulation full
force and proclaim abroad the require
ment that everybody hold hands or the
natural growths of the reservations Ii
is to be hoped that the public will quickly
learn to respect this enlarged prohibition
and permit the natural growths OF the
parks to remain uBdisturbed.
Teachers should impress upon the minos
Of the children the desirablity Of respect
ing the rights OF others by refraining
from vandalism in any form. Parents
should point out the folly and selfishness
Of breaking branches and pulling up
plants The plucked flowers fade quickly
and the uprooted plants rarely survive
the rough handling OF the transfer. Ii is
far better to carry In mind the picture
PAINTED by memory than to be confronted
by the withered reminders OF a ruthless
violation Of rule. To those who go to
the parks as true lovers OF nature 1t is
unnecessary to despoil the shrubs and
trees in order to derive the fullest pleas
ure from the visit The highest appre-
citation OF the parks takes the form of
careful respect for the trees and plants,
which are most attractive when un-
injured.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
Reaction in Turkey.

Further details OF the unsuccessful at
tempt on the part OF Turkish reaction
aries to rescue ABDUL Hamid. the late
sultan, from his place OF detention in
saloniki will make particularly, interest
ing reading It will be important to
know Just how far the plot to restore
him to the throne involved former Of
ncers Of the Turkish government. 1t
is hardly to be expected that the sup
porters OF the Hamidian regime will
calmly accept the new order OF THINGS
without protest or efforts to overturn
the present government. 1t is not the
Turkish character to submit tamely to
political change, especially when 1t has
been effected by a revolution. 1t is
second nature TO the Moslem to in
trigue, and probably Turkey will be
the scene Of conspiracies and reactions
for a long period. at least until the
Young Turks administration Of affairs
is permanently established. If half that
has been told Of Abdul Hamids govern
ment Ia true, the effort Of his former
adherents 10 replace him on the throne
is entirely natural. He was. a liberal
dispenser Of public funds and though
capricious master, he was generous
in his rewards for those who served him
faithfully. Much has gone by the board
in Turkey beside the rule of Abdul
Hamid and his favorites. Conditions are
fundamentally changed. and short OF a
complete reaction. supported by Euro
pean powers. which Is altogether unlike
ly. 1t is impossible to re-establish the
former government OF graft and cruelty.
treachery and deceit which the crafty
old man now held prisoner in Saloniki
managed to maintain for so many years
Evening star., 1909-06-12
To Check the Vandals.

The District parks are designed for the
health and the pleasure OF all the people.
The rules governing their use are framed
with the idea OF giving the utmost lib
erty Of action within them consistent with
the necessity of guarding the growths
from vandalism and injury. Some peo-
pie. not content with the attractive scenes
presented to them. are disposed to plunder
the trees and shrubs of their blooms and
leaves. to bear them of as trophies, heed
less of the fact that they are robbing
others Of the pleasures of the view. Regu-
lations have been proclaimed forbidding
such spoliations. but owing to the extent
Of some OF the parks. such as the Rock
Creek, Geological. Potomac and Soldiers
Home parks, 1t is next to impossible for
the guards to enforce them. 1t has here
tofore been rated as unlawful only to
break or deface the trees or shrubs, OBJ
viously an act which may be committed
frequently without detection. Now 1t has
been wisely ordered that any person who
has In his possession plants. branches or
flowers while in Rock Creek Park shall
be considered as having presumably pro-
cured the same in the public precincts
and as being therefore guilty of mis-
demeanor
This new rule should be plainly posted
at the entrances TO all Of the local parks.
Evening star., 1909-06-12

disturb senators on both sides OF the
chamber. Reckoning with the people
comes next year. A new House and one
third of the Senate will be chosen
year from next November.
Each party in this debate has been
loading shells for the other. Does dem
ocratic senator want support for his as
sertion that the Chicago platform OF
last year has been ignored by the re-
publicanso The republican insurgents
abundantly supply it, Does a republican
senator want support for his assertion
that the Denver platform has been mock
ed by some of the very men who served
on the committee that adopted it? he
can hnd it in the Congressional Rec
ord. in democratic newspapers, and In
some exceedingly frank dehverances by
Mr. Bryan He can fill his quiver with
arrows tipped with democratic reproach.
And If Mr.. Cummins asks Mr. Aid
rich, How can l explain you in Iowa.?
he gets for answer You need not try.
How can | explain YOU in Rhode Island?"
Each is going back home well assured
OF the approval of his constituents as to
his own course. but in a dilemma as to
explaining some Of his republican COM
pany in Washington.
famous English playwright, is "a
pretty howdydo' Still. revising the
tariff, whether attempted by one party
or the other, always produces just such
a situation.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
(Main Floor, Tenth Street.)
Choice Fiction at 25c a Volume.

Captain Ravenshaw, s;s,s.as sy scnert
story Of the maid Of Cheapside in the days Of
Knight Errantry; cloth: $50 pages
The Continental Dragon,
by n. ~. Stephens. A thrilling story OF the
Bronx and the Phillipse Manorhouse In ITS:
cloth; illustrated: 80 pages.
A Matter of Millions. ssyr 3 Anna
strong Detective Story By a master hand. Mr
Gryce is one OF the characters cloth. illustrated
45s pages.
Joan of the Swordhand, = S,ost.is s r.
A romantic story Of the nth century. when .
beautiful lady masqnerades a knight: cloth.
illustrated: 436 pages.
At Home With the Jardines.
by Lillian Bell story of domestic happiness.
cloth: 32e pages.
The Pride of Jennico, sre1sns p asne' c.sa .nd
tie. A story OF love and adventure seldom
equaled: cloth: S4l pages.
The King of Honey Island,
by Maurice Thompson story OF the then
far west, in 1872; cloth; 343 pages.
K;Io by Ellis Parker Butler. author OF
Nio, the now famous pigs Is Pigs. kilo
is the name Of the county village In which the
scenes are laid: cloth; 279 pages.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
Tax on Earnings.
From the New York Sun.

Ffom tne new 1ofK sun
We hear from Washington that tax
on the net earnings Of corporations 10
regarded az a tax on wealth." and there
fore desirable and acceptable and q bond
Of union between conservative and PRO
gressive' republicans OF course. any
body who knows enough to dress himself
in the daylight knows that there are hun
dreds Of thousands OF small shareholders
in corporations. and that the number has
been increasing remarkably of late years.
We fnd nothing in the republican plat
form about fining these people. This is a
period at Washington OF muddlng. wait
ing. arranging terms for compromise.
That is how we account for what looks
like q confusion OF counsels and darken-
ing OF knowledge. For whatever has hap
pened to the republican party in the last
eight years, It is not yet forced to go for
It's policies to Ocala or Omaha. or any
other station on the Bedlam Unlimited.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
Riches and Wretchedness.
!, tho phila AAJnhia IAdnSp

People who have to practice the
scrimping economies and study ways
and means of keeping the wolf from
the door often think how delightful
and desirable must be the lot in life
Of the millionaire and his family. They
forget the proverbial wisdom that tells
US that a dinner OF herbs and content
ment Herewith is better than stalled
OK where discord mars the feast. 1t Is
not necessary to have much in order
to be exuberantly happy. and very Of
ten those who are. in the worlds eye
we'll off in SO far as material posses
sions are concerned are mentally and
spiritually poverty y-stricken-their dis
positions prevent the serene and
their search for amusement. though
frantic. is in vain, for time still hangs
heavy on their hands. and they do not
realize that there is no lasting pleas
ure in luxurious idleness, for rest
brings tranquility and peace only at
ter honest and unremitting labor.
Evening star., 1909-06-12

Miser Hoadley's Secret, y =; res: y:
mont A detective story OF rare merit in which
. secret cipher leads to the right clue; cloth;
3O5 pages
The Arncliffe Puzzle, Eo,,,so = Gordon
story Of the murder OF Lord Arncline and
long chase after his murderer: cloth: 326 pages.
The Green Diamond, TorrA Afsnaf soa
The story Of the loss Of 4 great diamond and
its fortune through six magnums OF Tokay;
cloth: illustrated: so4 pages.
The Bright Face Of Danger,
ny Robert " stephens. An account Of the ad-
ventures Of Henri de Launey: a seventeenth
century romance: cloth; illustrated: 322 pages.
The Cruise of the Petrol,
nv Thornton j. Hams: story OF 1872 with
the last cruise OF the Essex; cloth; 2lO pages.
The Girl and the Deal, Il Hartman hi n
A charming love story in which business IL
uppermost and the east ptted against the
west; cloth illustrated; $40 pages.
Hope Lorng Sye BY Ls,,s9 so;y is se Which ssSc ssi
lege foot ball and romantic love are factors
Five illustrations; 32s pages
The Captain of the Janizaries,
bv James ~ Ludlow. story Of Albanea and
the career Of the famous Scanderbers cloth;
40l pages.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
Uncle Sans Bills.

The recommendations to Congress next
winter in the matter Of appropriations
will il is said, show some deep cuts.
Nearly every department will put Its es-
Inmates at the minimum. So that the sum
total asked for the support OF the gov
eminent will be much lower than for
wears These of course, will be but rec
Concentrations. and will be subject to the
action of the two houses. IT accepta BILE
thev will be approved: il too low or too
high they will be changed TO suit the
Judgment of the lawmakers. Congress
holds the purse.
The cry of economy is as old as the
sovernment-as old as any government
From the beginning men in office nave
been admonished about expenditures The
peoples money must not be wasted. IL
does not come easy. and 1t must not go
easy Extravaganza is both wrong ana
demoralizing. The government shouu
be economically administered
All of this is indisputable The only
question relates to what is economy NO
Congress ever confessed to a waste OF
the public money. and equally true Is II
that none ever escaped the charge. A.
the close of every session two statements
appear relating to the appropriations Inc
majority explains and justifes the ns-
ures, while the minority PICKS theH "
pieces and condemns them.
Our anpropriations of late years nave
grown In amount and variety But 50
has the country grown in size ana
wealth and responsibilities. Uncle sam
is a bigger man today than ever before.
His establishment. necessarily. is on
big scale He must live according TO the
times and his position in the world
society To skimp him unduly might IN
lure him. A small allowance Is not
necessarily economy. liberal allow
ance often is.
With the heads of the different depart
ments asking for small sums and Con-
sress examining the figures we snould
get a very pretty debate. 1t is quite the
usual thing to assert that senators and
representatives vote a good deal OF
money practically to themselves. mat
1. TO saw. the pork barrels public
buildings bill and the rivers and haroors
bill-are characterized as campaign funds
to assist in the canvasses OF those VINO
are seeking reelection And In otner
items private instead of public interests
are said to prevail
But these are only charges. No town
or city ever requested the canoeing OF
IN appropriation for public building
to be erected within its limits. and no
state or district ever complained OF
the dredging Of a river or the I'M
provement Of a harbor within its bor-
ders. Such money Is always gladly ac-
cepted; and this fact acauits the law
makers who secure 1t Of the charge OF
acting for themselves alone instead of for
their constituents.
Wise economy is a most desirable
thing. Nobody can defend waste. But
there is room for argument in respect to
what constitutes extravagance. and we
should hear the subject well discussed
At the next regular session.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
The Tariff and Next Year.


Said Mr.. cummins in the Senate yes
terday:
When this debate started. I expected
that the light of reason would be turned
on the schedules OF this bill and that
the Senate could not help but vote for
more reasonable adjustment Of the rates
bill and to 60 back TO, the public forum
in my state and defend it in the next
campaign"
Referring then to the wool schedule
which was under consideration. he asked
of Mr.. Aldrich. almost pathetically:
How can you expect a republican.
brought up In the faith, to vote for such
a schedule as this?
II want to vote for this bill i want to
defend IL before the people. But how
can ! vote for such a schedule as this?
And how can l defend it,"
The answer Mr.. Cummins got was a
majority OF twelve for the schedule. and
il will go to conference as a part of the
bill 1t is likely TO emerge from con-
ference too. very little. II any changed.
Now what will Mr.. Cummins and his fel-
low-insurgents do when the roll is called
on the adoption of the conference report
Vote for it. under protest? Or vote
against II. with the explanation that the
party's promise OF tariff revision has not
been redeemed: And how many such
votes can Mr. Aldrich lose and yet carry
his bill?
THE morning after" is beginning to
Evening star., 1909-06-12
Never q Freak.
From the Baltimore American.

It is strange that Bishop Doane. in his
address before the graduating class Of q
girls school. should fall into the trespass
OF describing the new woman as q freak.
There should be some penitential imposi-
ton In the rubrics Of the bishops church
for one who 50 far departs from the facts
OF history, the conclusions OF science. the
verdict Of society as to call a woman. be
she possessed of any torn OF original
views. a freak. Woman is never such. A
choleric Latin poet spouted something to
the effect that woman Is at all times va
riable, and this has been the cheap yer-
dict OF the unthinking ever since. The
grave biologist takes the contrary ground
and denotes the female as the stable fac
tor in the human compound. the male
being the variable. This, then. Is the
decree Of nature.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
The Meat Inspection Charges.

1t is vitality important that there should
be no laxity in the government inspection
of fresh meats in the western stock
yards and abattoirs in order that the
public may be assured Of being safe
guarded against the evils disclosed a few
years ago. The consumers OF the coun-
try have no reason to be suspicious of
the Department of Agricultures repre-
sentatives In the field. either as to their
capacity or their honesty. Inspector
Harms has preferred charges. however.
which. IL true, disclose shocking state
OF affairs. According to his statements
the government inspection is no better
today than it was before the Jungle"
exposures.
Unfortunately, the inspector has acted
in a manner to arouse the antagonsm of
the Department of Agriculture instead of
enlisting its hearty cooperation. He ap-
pears to have become disgruntled because
of the rejection of his application for
leave of absence and a transfer. But
this fact should not stand in the way Of
a thorough inquiry into his accusations.
which are serious enough to warrant the
deepest probing into the conditions.
The fact that Harms allowed the state
Of affairs of which he complains to con-
tinue without report or protest for a long
period is to his disadvantage in this situ-
alton. OF course, 1t makes no particular
difference. as far as the public Is con-
cerned. whether the disclosures come
early or late. provided they are based
upon fact and the conditions and evils
which they reveal are ultimately cor
rected. although 1t would have been in
the interest of the public health II. the
conditions Harms alleges being true, they
had been uncovered and cured more
promptly But this consideration does
not affect the question Of the inspectors
good faith or lessen the departments re-
sponsibility to ascertain the facts.
If what Harms charges Is true the in
spection service today is worthless and
the same laxity and colusion that
marked the old days before The Jungle"
was published exist at the stockyards
and slaughtering places. He asserts that
not only are diseased and inferior cattle
passed as fit for marketing. but the phys
ical conditions in which the work Is done
are unwholesome and a menace to the
public health. If full. impartial investi-
cation by the department should verify
these statements a complete reorganiza-
tion of the inspection force should follow.
together with prosecutions, as an earnest
of the governments purpose to keep the
safeguards on high plane OF efficiency.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
The Laws DELAY.

This is June IL. Five months ago today
the trial Of Patrick Calhoun of San Fran
cisco. charged with bribing a public off,
cial. began. 1t was not until April IA,
three months later, that a jury was se-
cured. The defense offered no testimony.
Had it done so, another two or three
months might have been consumed. The
lawyers will begin their arguments on
Monday, and no limit on them is an
nounced. They may talk for a week
Think Of the presiding judge. Think of
the jurors in the box. Think of the local
public. Is not some change in our court
procedure absolutely necessary?
Evening star., 1909-06-12
The Gardening Amateur.

No more Of roses shall we sing:
No more of blossoning June;
The rains which skies so coldly ding
Inspire different tune.
The flowers which with hopes 80 gay
Were planted far and wide
Are shipwrecked and borne far away
On early summers tide.
Hope springs eternal and you'll hear
The gardening amateur
hopeful connoisseur.
Says he. Though 1t may rain or freeze,
My time shall not lose;
I'll plant naught else than rubber trees
And just raise overshoes'
Evening star., 1909-06-12
The News.
From the New York Evening Post.

From the New York Evening Post.
President Taft is going to veto the
tariff bill and also sign 1T with joy. Hc
is terribly angry with Aldrich. and
likewise reposes every confidence in
him. He approved Secretary Mac
Veagh's Chicago speech which dis
tressed him greatly. He knows that
he is going to get exactly what he
wants from Congress. at the same time
that he Is fully aware that Congress
will surely throw him down hard. Such
is the composite photograph Of the SIT
uation which the Washington corre-
spondents give u.s.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
Choice FictionIat 44c q Volume.

The Last Recruit of Clareo,
by S. r. Keightley. A strong and sturdy ro-
nance OF memoirs OF Anthony Dillon; illustrated (:
cloth; 800 pages
The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
An entirely new series OF thirteen detective
stories in which Sherlock Holmes and DR..
watson unlock all the mysteries; cloth; IL
Illustrated: 3sl pages.
The Great Mogu,. . a.ssins nnusi ,of.r.as of .gs.
the scene of which is laid in India: cloth: u
lustrated: $40 pages.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
TIE STAR has a regular and perma-
nent Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation OF the
other Washington dailies. As News
ana Advertising Medium It has no
competitor.

UIn order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters to TIE
STAR should not be addressed to any
Individual conn ected with the ONCE, but
simply TO THE STAR, or to the Editorial
or Business Department. according TO
tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1909-06-12

Mrs. Keith's Crime, GIsors: q nrs '" N n
old ashioned romance Of the better sort; cloth;
284 pages.
Mrs. Dimes Jewels, su..eii: E. H. 4 G,atL mid.
Atlantic romance or story Of robbery on the
seas ID which the robbers get away with their
plunder: cloth; 160 pages
Roweny in Boston. p fooi. n'f' h'n,se i"se
story which tells Of dangerous experiment.
with portrait Of the authoress' cloth; $40 pages.
Main Aoor Tenth st.
Evening star., 1909-06-12

Some comment is made on the fact that
Gen. Funston fired three times at a
burglar without hitting him. This does
not abate confidence In the general 8
ability to beat the man In a swimming
match If he will accept challenge.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
Prevented.

That new playwright, Mr.. Muckles.
says he has an idea for piece that Is
sure to be one Of the sensational sue
cesses OF the great white way said the
New York manager.
Did he outline the plot to your
mo He couldn't. There were ladies
present.
Evening star., 1909-06-12

IT. as statisticians have declared. tne
country is at an expense of S1Ooo,Ooo
day, there should be big returns on the
investment in the way OF subsequent
prosperity.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
The Consistent Cynic.

Fairy stories usually end and they
lived happily ever after" I"
Yes answered Mr. Sirius Barker;
that's one of the reasons why I don't
believe in fairies"
Evening star., 1909-06-12
A Grim Jest

What was that wheat spectators S
prof1t?'
Il don't know" answered the proven
bialist But whatever 1t was. 1t was
profit without honor In its own country"
Evening star., 1909-06-12
figuring the Expense.

A fisherman went on glad holiday
And great was the pleasure he found.
Though the Ash that he caught, SO the
knowing ones say,
Cost him twenty Eight dollars pound.
Evening star., 1909-06-12

Some time ago the retirement from act
i've business of ]. j. Hill was discussed.
But the opportunities for forming mergers
seem too tempting to be resisted.
Evening star., 1909-06-12

Philadelphia will be great and in
fuential city so long as the feeling ex-
lists that no exposition can be quite com.
plete without the loan OF the liberty bell
Evening star., 1909-06-12

Consumers who undertake to supply
their needs from their own gardens will
have the satisfaction OF steering clear of
the benzoate Of soda question.
Evening star., 1909-06-12

II looks as II Castro had abandoned
designs on Venezuela and had decided to
put in his time hunting a safe invest
ment for his cash balance.
Evening star., 1909-06-12

and as such is naturally noteworthy for
the deliberation with which II proceeds.
Evening star., 1909-06-12

Kansas used to be headquarters for.
hard luck stories. 1t is now raising crops
instead OF economic theories and is pros
pering handsomely.
Evening star., 1909-06-12

No satisfactory explanation has been
offered Of the custom Of celebrating In
dependence day by a general disturbance
OF the peace.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
Female Mobs.

From the Houston Post.
Mobs OF both sexes participated in that
Philadelphia street car strike. We desire
to say that the gentle sex in Houston Is
never guilty Of mob disorder. Unless the
bargains are rare and juicy.
Evening star., 1909-06-12

Eneland's war scare makes Mr.. Hoo-
sons yellow peril agitation seem mild by
comparison
Evening star., 1909-06-12

The income tax suggestion keeps COM
ing up as regularly as the installments
OF a serial story.
Evening star., 1909-06-12

Senator Aldrich has been described rs
a cold man. He is undoubtedly one VINO
knows how to keep cool.
Evening star., 1909-06-12

The Black Hand takes good care to
avoid being classed among current myths.
Evening star., 1909-06-12
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Trouble Hunte,

trouble?"
Because he'd rather be the umpire in
a base ball game than one Of the play
ers."