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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06

host of the old style-asked his guest
how he had rested.
Not very WELL" the guest replied. to his
hosts surprise and embarrassment.
why, ! told the clerk to give you the
best room In the house. What's your
numher?''
.'Oh. he obeyed your order. couldn',
ask better room. The bed is excellent
and all the appointments are tiptop. Bui
my next room neishbors came in late, and
talked and laughed until the small hours
and sleep was out Of the question.
Say, let me explain that. Bob Taylor
was in town last night and delivered his
lecture, and those fellows had attended
Ever hear Bob? Well. he's a dandy. His
stories set you to thinking about other
stories. and you don't go to sleep very
readily But he's gone now. and the crowd
he attracted will scatter today, and If YOU
have any neighbors tonight they won't be
noisy with good humor."
Mr.. Taylor should not quarrel with, OF
forsake. the bridge which has carried him
over-carried him to fortune and wide
popularity. Why not continue to amuse
the people. and let politics go hang?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06
xr. Cannon Accepts the Challenge.

xr. Cannon Accepts the Challenge.
Interviewed in New York, Speaker
Cannon has just said Of the new tariff
Law:
1T is the best thing done by Con-
sider that a public measure like that
requires q majority OF 3S2 In the House
and OF 80 in the Senate you can bet
the majority cannot be greatly In the
wrong.
THAT tariff bill was the proper thins.
even II II did have its faults. I have
gone through many tariff revisions In
Congress since 1888. and this latest en-
actment fits present-day conditions bet
ter than did any Of its predecessors"
The insurgents went home at the
close OF the tariff contest asking in
dorsemept on the ground not only that
they had taken the right view Of the
question but that the view taken by
those who had framed and passed the
new law was prejudicial to the coun-
try. They characterized the law as q
triumph OF the standpatters. and pre-.
dicted that 1t would cure no evils. but
add to the sum of those already exist.
Ing. It was a direct and clearly OK.
pressed challenge.
Until Mr.. Cannon spoke the challenge
had not been frankly accepted In many
cases the reply had been half hearted,
not TO say apologetic. More than ONE
republican leader has adopted this tone:
DO not shoot the pianist. He did the
best he could" The compromise wss
confessed In terms that left the raeas.
ure with only slender support.
Mr.. Cannon accepts the chalienR<
without reservation. He kives the new
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06
"Bob" Taylor's Latest.

Senator Bob Taylor-everybody saws
"Bob'-is filing chautauaua engage
ments, and. as side line. talking poll
tics. He predicts trouble for the republi-
cans on the tariff Issue. and dominates
Mr.. Culberson for President. The Texas
senator may not accept. He was nomi-
mated two years ago. at the time Wall
street was trying to head on Mr.. Bryan.
but kept calm and thought 1t over. He
ls likely to pursue the same policy again.
though the Partially of Mr.. Taylor Is
probably more agreeable to him, and
more sincere. than was that OF his New
York boomers.
The dispatch conveying this information
contains also this paragraph:
Senator Taylor said he was getting
tired Of political and chautauqua plat
forms .rx even at soS o. per week. He said d
made him $250.000. and that he had de-
livered 1t as many as five times In the
same towns"
why. what will Mr.. Taylor do II he
forsakes both platforms? Both have
been profitable. II he has coined money
out Of one. he has coined influence out o,
the other. The entertainer has assisted
the Statesman, and the statesman the en-.
tertainer. II Ii TO be doubted IL Mr.
taylor would now be senator of the
limited states II he had not before Offering
himself for the place won distinction as Z
lecturer. Mr.. Carmack in that contest
went down before the man who had sci
Tennessee and many other states Ia
happy mood by his wit and drclleries.
A visitor from Washington to his old
home In one Of the middle states put
up at the tavern, and being tired turned
IN early. Next morning the landlords
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06

Upon being asked to describe the sort
Of man for mayor of New York, Mr..
Hearst replied:
AN honest man. strong enough to COM
pei, the honest administration OF ell the
departments, q business man able to con-
duct one OF the greatest public businesses
in the world for the full benefit OF the
citizens. its stockholders: q human man
In sympathy with the aspirations Of the
people. but liberal enough to b shove
class prejudices: man broad enough to
protect the people in their rights and
property, and yet to encourage all legiti.
mate public and private enterprises which
will increase the prosperity and add to
the development Of this great city"
A capital description. A better could
not be desired. Now IL such a man Is
available. and the voters Of the big
town can be rallied to his support, Tam
many should be disposed of by q round
majority on election day, and honesty
take the place Of graft
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06
The Great Question.

The statesmen with intellects able
Take up the affairs Of the land.
Some say we are solid and stable;
Some say there are dangers at hand.
But spite OF debate and convention
Where speakers grow solemn or gay,
The question that most claims attention
Is what does the weather man say?'
The poets have labored untiring
To brighten the pathways Of men;
Philosophers wise and aspiring
Have written again and again.
And fiction with fancies 80 eerie
From care strive to turn US away:
But the one great and permanent query
Is what does the weather man say
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06
BullAghts, Etc.
From the Tacoma Ledger.

From the Tacoma Leu8eI.
1t has been our habit these many years
to deplore the brutality Of the bulihght
and to look down upon the Spanish races
because they encourage such sport. we
have had superior airs in discussing the
tastes OF the Spanish and Spanish Amerf-
cans, but 1t is about time we were taking
an inventory of our own tastes. As one
woman of Spanish descent living In this
country put II. 1t is time for Americans
who have been talking loudly against the
Spanish national sport to put their
mufAers on and keep them on. The occa-
sion for these reflections was the recent
automobile races in which several drivers
and some SPECTATORS were killed and in
1ured. Is 1t any worse to kill few bulls
and now and then bullhghter than to
kill several human beings in an automo-
bile race? or course. there is a distinc-
ton In that drivers Of automobiles enter
the races knowing the risks while bulls
IRE forced into the contests. but there is
not q great deal Of difference from the
standpoint Of brutality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06
Motor Fire Engines.

The successful test OF a motor fire en-
cine on Saturday renders altogether
probable the adoption Of some such de-
vice for the Distric. of Columbia. II
appears that this machine is not only
speedier in reaching fire, but Is equai
In water-throwing power to its steamer
equivalent. Thus, from the point Of view
of fire extinguishment. it Is as good as
the old type after reaching the fire and
better In the matter of response. This
consideration alone suffiees to entitle 1t
to official favor. But there Is another
argument In its favor. In point of main
tenance the motor fire engine Is greatly
to be preferred over the horse-drawn
apparatus It combines two machines in
one. II occupies less space in housing.
1t is more economical to operate-the diff
ference in fuel is as 20 cents to $3.50. 1t
is much less expensive to maintain. and,
finally. It is less expensive to man. That
is to say smaller number of men and
no horses at all are required to operate It.
The saving in forage alone would be APP
proximately $1,000 year in single sta
ton, while the saving in salaries for oper-
atives would be half as much again at
least, q total saving Of forage and hire
OF men Of approximately 5000 year.
This figure multiplied by the twenty-five
engines which constitute the District de-
partment at present would afford total
economy in maintenance Of $4,000 an
nhally, or nearly enough to provide ten
more engines Of the same type. Another
item OF economy Hes in the smaller ex-
rense in housing. The single machine
will call for much less room than the
two-vehicle equipment of the present
service with the six horses and forage
stores. The item Of real estate and build
ing construction would show q material
saving In the years Of expansion.
1t is at present proposed to establish
one Of these motor engines In the suburbs,
where It will have q radius of service
in which its higher speed will be OF maxi
mum utility The steamers OF the present
service now respond to an alarm In a
downtown section. where they are nu-
merous, In such a short space Of time
that the difference in favor Of the motor
engine would be very slight, possibly q
minute or two on the average alarm. In
the suburbs. however. motor engine
would undoubtedly save considerable
property which IL now destroyed before
the fire apparatus can reach the scene.
A fire engine that can reach a burning
suburban dwelling within flve minutes
from the sound of the alarm is likely to
be OF great value. while It IL the unfortu-
nate experience at present that a dwelling
afire three miles out Of the center Of the
city IL usually consumed or badly dam
aged before a steamer can reach 1t.
With the motor engines installed in the
suburbs and the high-pressure service in
stalled In the business section the Dis
trict will have truly a model hre-fighting
equipment, leaving nothing to be desired
save the maintenance of the present high
standard Of personal efficiency
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06
The National Guard.
From the Boston Herald.

From the Boston Herald.
The military spirit of the people is not
entirely a fiction. 1t exists, but it is lat
emit, dormant until 1t Is aroused by some
incident to act In defense of rights or
honor. The National Guard of Massa-
chusetts Is q credit to the state. COM
paratiyely few OF the people of the COM
monwealth realize 1t. Probably the ma
jority of men. IL they think OF the matter
at all. regard the National Guard as a
necessary burden, for the maintenance OF
which the taxpayer is forced to contribute
and service In which Is a matter of per-
sonal choice and pleasure for the enlisted
men and oficers- Among minority
there is absolute opposition to the mill
tary service. Martial music inspires. the
passing of troops on the street attracts
crowds-the majority Of whom are SO con.
sumed with curiosity that the national
colors may pass them without evoking
sign of recognition-but of genuine intei,i-
gent interest In the National Guard. It's
purposes and it's accomplishments there
is little. We believe there should be
more So long as a National Guard is
considered to be an essential to natiopai
welfare and safety. service In 1t should
rank as high as service for the govern
ment In civil departments, should receive
attention and arouse interest accorded
other public service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06
Chandler.

Former Senator Chandler is suggested
for the governorship OF New Hampshire
He is seventy-four. but youngish for the
age. and would make a lively candidate
He has seen much Of politics for half a
century. held high ofices. and advised
his party In many emergencies. He calls
himself radical republican, believes In
stringent railroad legislation. and has just
expressed the opinion that 1t may be
forthcoming soon. In ONCE or out, Mr.
Chandler contributes materially to public
discussion and assists in keeping the po-
litical pool we'll stirred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06

When all 10 said and done this ques-
ton Of DR.. Cooks discovery OF the pole
rests finally upon his own personal We
racity. II he Is q faker and has returned
to civilization with a deliberate lie he will
unquestionably have prepared himself to
meet all possible questions and criticism,
and to show such slight evidences as are
possible In the nature Of the case to prove
his presence at the point of 90 degrees
north latitdue. His diaries will have been
written with that primarily In view and
his astronomical records fixed to the same
end.
The skepticism that prevails In some
quarters does less harm to DR.. Cook
reputation than to the judgment Of those
expressing it. The chances are over
wheiming In favor Of this mans truth
fulness. AS The Star suggested the other
day, the arctic zone has never called the
liar from his comfortable place at home
into the cold and dangers that confront
the explorer. The man who undertakes
an expedition Of this kind is not psyche
logically fitted for the role Of pretender.
The record to date stands so en1phatical-
~ in favor OF Or. Cook that the small
chorus Of doubt, which swells loudest in
q,
King Of Denmark head Of a nation Of In
trepid explorers and world-famed scien-
lists. descendant of a race Of Viking adj
venturers who doubtless were the hrst
Europeans to find the western hemisphere,
has greeted DR.. Cook as the polar dis
coverer. has extended to him unprece-
dented honors. has virtually proclaimed
to the world his implicit faith in his mar
rative. The President OF the United States
has by cable greeted him as the polar
diseoverer. Men Of science have accepted
his story. Polar explorers OF fame have
hailed him as their chief and as the
solver of the problem over which they
have been 50 long puzziing.
The grounds upon which DR.. Cook 8
story Is rejected in some quarters are
puerile. The ingenuity displayed by the
doubFers 10 worthy of better cause. The
explorers statement Is analysed with a
shrewdness suggestive Of the Baconian
theorists In their most inventive moods.
On one hand, 1t Is declared that Cook
must BE . liar because he makes no men
ton Of hurricanes such as Shackleton
found sweeping over the south polar region
In totally different climatic conditions. On
the other hand he Is denounced because
he had no white companions. while as a
fact he doubtless owes his success to his
concentration upon native assistants.
Again he II ridiculed because he made an
average OF fifteen miles day, which is
declared TO b impossible. although Cook
went north earlier than any other polar
explorer has ever done before and found
smoother ice than all his predecessors.
II IL futile to attempt to meet the OBJ
jections raised by the jealous. the bilious
and the narrow commentators upon Cooks
achievement who are unable to recognize
the truth and who are obtaining q little
trumpery and evanescent notoriety by
their sneers and snarls at a man whose
name will be remembered long after they
have been cheerfully forgotten.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06
Washington Inventor.
the st. Joseph Gazette

From the st. Joseph GaEette
A Washington man has invented q mug
zle for the ROSTERS. to keep them from
Growing before he gets ready to wake up
in the mprning. Now. II he VIII invent
some process by which the babies can
be prevented from crying during the
night he will have conferred lastinE
blessing en- the race.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06

The permanent encouragement of Sir
Thomas Upton would tend to make the
New York Yacht Club much less con-
spicuous in the public eye than 1t has
heen heretofore
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06

With all the royal honors that are be-
ing heaped upon DIR. Cook he will not
reach his full measure. of glory until some
perfectly good five-cent cigar has been
named after him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06

DIa order 20 avoid delays on account
q personal absence letters % -
o9A0 shealA net - addressed - eay
t1div3Aual counectea WITH the once. pos
stmvly 10 xX1 STAB. o. - ne 1ddsoxaaS
- 1usdnsss Department, sooosea1G -
toner @ puxpoOo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06

DR.. Cook has not only discovered the
north pole but he has brought to light
q good many chilly propositions Of whom
the world has never heretofore been
aware. Every successful inventor or dis
coverer always sheds his light upon a
number Of dark places.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06

China should be sratified to note that
Its ''highbinders" and other secret insti-
tutions have not prejudiced civilized ma
tons against the idea of taking a hand
In its commercial development.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06

Calculations as to the date of opening
the Panama canal do not take into &C,
count the possibility of the event being
FASTENED by earthquake Interference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06

ANY man who disbelieves the Cook
claim of polar attainment is at perfect
liberty to go north himself and disprove
the doctors narrative.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06

In spite Of the Presidents important
notifications, it Is still designated as the
Payne-Aldrich tariff; which is perhaps
Just as well for Mr.. Taft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06

The magasine writer Is wondering why
Boston is not distinguished by more emf
nent literary workers. Perhaps they have
all moved to Indianapolis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06
Not Finished.

From the Dayton Herald.
Americans are so unfinished /" has
| been the complaint Of Europeans. We
| are and glad OF 1t. Yankees are startling
| the world with their achievements and
will, we believe. stick TO the habit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06

The doubts that have been cast upon
DR.. Cooks polar discovery will at least
have the effect OF discouraging others
from undertaking the perilous journey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Inner Consciousness.

''Our friend Solomon Wheeze insists
that he has wonderful sense Of humor.'
YES" answered Miss Cayenne, The is
what should call a subjective humorist.
He thinks he is funny regardless Of what
the impressions of others may be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06

The question Of an income tax amend
ment to the Constitution viii enable .
number of members Of state legislatures
to feel thrill Of national Importance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06

Fortunately the seismograph can a. q
rule display . great deal OF activity with
out causing as much anxiety as . Their
niometer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06

Morse's friends believe they can delay
q final decision In his case long enough
70 enable him to make another fortune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06
Measurement.

why do you insist on regarding your
self as only half educated?"
Because" answered the modest man.
81 have read only two-and-a-half feet OF
my five foot bookshelf"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06
1909.

From the Portland (Me.) Press.
with the conquest of the air and tn,
discovery OF the pole to its credit. 100
will 90 down in history as wonderful
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06
A Strange Possibility

With machines to save talking
And working and walking,
Well find that this planet so small
Is run by the lever,
And human endeavor
Will not be considered at all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06

The summer of 1909 will have to 60 on
record Is Q wholly sea-serpentless affair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06

Even in Europe Mr.. Gompers finds 1T
impossible to avoid being sometimes mis-
understood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06
Character Reading.

What makes you 50 sure that man Is
naturally cautious and diplomatic?
1.-THE fact that whenever I offer him a
cigar he puts It in his pocket and says
he will smoke II after dinner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06
Better Than | axatiyes

Ordinary pills, cafhartics and pursatives cause
gripping. nausea and distressing and Injurious
after effects that are frequently lifelastinR. Yeu
may have your money back for the mere asking
II Rexan Orderlies do not overcome censtipa tien
and fully restore the intestines to regular ac-
tiyity and good health. They are eaten like
candy, aud can be taken day or night They
positively De not cause nausea gripping or any
discomfort whatever. Two sizes. 1Oc and &c.
O'Donnelrs Pharmacies, o04 st. NV. 32d and
sts NV. Sd aud Pa. ave. s.e.. 32d and 0
sts. NV The Rexall Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-06

"Runnin' into debt" said Uncle Eben.
'fs good deal like sailin' wifi de wind
an takin' chances on hard travel get
tin back"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-14
HOFFMAN HAS NEW
 JOKE TO SPRING
WANTS TWO HOUSES TO REMAIN IN SESSION AS LONG AS POS SlBLE TO GET THE PER DIEM.

Montgomery, August 1S-(speciaL )-The representative from Mobile, who insists upon twisting the noses of the legislators, yelled vociferously at the hour for ad- journment: 'Mr. Speakerl MT. Speaker!"
 MT. Carmichael recognized the gentle man from Mobile and MT. Huffman intro duced the following resolution, which was read in a loud voice by the clerk:
 ''Be 1t resolved, That hereafter this house shall not adjourn for less than five days, and shall obtain the concur renee of the senate for such adjournment in order to comply with the constitutional provision In regard to adjournment of each house; for we secure s4 each day for our service here, and,
 When the last thirty days has went, And the last four dollars Is spent, The people of the state will scent The reason for this expense. The pilot from Mobile,
 Who is always at the wheel, May jamb his ships on the shore Or he may make arguments galore But what is the use to dissent. love my farm
 The farmer says,
 And I love my country store. But the city man, with his new-time
 ways
 love my four dollars more.
 And therefore, MT Speaker, I move that this legislature remain in session with intermittent adjournments as long as 1t Is possible so as not to violate the constitution of the state or our oath of office, and collect as much out of the state treasury as we can for the dis tlnguished service that we are rendering the state of Alabama"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-14
Mystery in a Suicide.

Macomb, O., August 13.-To clear up the mystery of the supposed suicide of Mrs. James H. Ritter and baby, whse bodies were found in an abandoned well near their home yesterday morning by the woman's husband, Coroner c. D. Todd today began a searching inquest. Ritter testified that he awakened early in the morning, imagining he heard screams. He found that his young wife was gone with the baby from her room downstairs and was led to the discov- cry of the bodies by finding the boards removed from the we'll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-14
Will Is Filed,

Huntsville, August 19.-(Special 1.-The last will and testament of the late Archi-, bald Campbell, a wealthy merchant who died few days ago. was filed today in the probate court. The bulk of the es- tate is left to his daughters, Mrs. Carrie M. Borton, Miss Nettie and Miss Isabelle Campbell, while bequests of 5000 are made to a granddaughter and building lots are given other grandchildren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-14
Pythians Elect Officers.

Huntsville, August 13.-(Special. )-New officers were elected last night by Monte 6ano lodge No. l. Knights of Pythias, as follows: Robert A. Moore, chancellor commander; D. W. Taft, vice chancellor; William J. Humphrey. prelate; H. c. Pol lard, keeper of records and seal and mas ter of finance; Archie L. Rison, master of exchequer; Sam Lewis, master of work George L. Blanton, master of arms Rob- ert Farris. inside guard; Jesse Ferguson outside guard