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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
Gossip About Royalty.

Stories about TIE new British sovereign
are very conflicting. We are asked to
believe. on the one hand, that he is a
dull man, and selfish: on the other. that
he is bright. but of mordant turn.
BY some i.e is described as unsOciable
and unresponsivc, by others as thor
ougbly cOmpanonabe with those who
rea..y are worth knowing. Promotions
are made that he will be unpopular. both
at home and abroad. undoing much of
the admirable work which stands to his
fathers credit In other quarters there
is confidence that being thorough Eng
lishman he is going to take a strong
hold on his subjects. and. in an English
way. impress outsiders favOrably. AS
his father differed in temperament and
methods radically from his grandmother.
and yet gave the realm great prestige. so
will he. though differing as radically
from his father. deserve and win public
APPROVAL
Gossip. like DEATH loves shining
mark. Rulers are pet targets. When the
present kaiser came to the throne, the
most contradictory and sensational yarns
were circulated about him. Some all
but defied him; others covered him
with ridicule. The Partisan press, noted
for it's wit and invention. trained all of
its guns on him. He was painted as
a blatherskite. and the world was warn
ed against him. Unless a league was
formed to watch and circumvent him, he
would plunge Europe into war in less
than year. He really was not sound Of
mind. and his disposition was bumptious
and vicious.
When the present car took Office the
enemies OF Russia described him in the
word since made famous by famous
American. He was "weaklng." The
duties of his place would overwhelm
him. A little later there were stories Of
his covering and weeping under the
threats of the nihilists. He had none Of
the qualifications for rule in a country
where the mailed fist was all important.
The husband Of woman of fiber finer
and stronger than his own. he was tied
to her apron strings, and was better
suited to the life of the home than to
that of the throne or the council room.
The kaiser's career has put his enemies
to shame. His country, after twenty
years. is stronger than when he took
charge. and he has provoked no war
The car Is not of the type of his father,
nor of the large grasp of his grandfather
but he is far from being a "weakling -
In many particulars he enjoys the re-
spect of all the world and especially for
An evident desire to improve the condi-
tions, political and domestic. of his peo-
pie. Maybe in a little while George the
Fifth will as signally disprove all the
sighting things that today are being said
of him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
The new KING.

From the ST. Adams tVt.) Messenger.
King George did the wise thing in urs-
ing London to resume the seasons nor
NAL gayety. wise in more ways than
one.
From the Duluth News-Tribune.
King George has a serious handicap in
his name But the United States will
not hold this against him.
From the Louisville Courier-Jo.rna
IL King George fancied that he would
become as popular as King Edward was
he would be using a shoe horn to fit his
roya: head into the crown.
From the Scranton Tribune Republican.
As i'm case OF his il!ustrious father,
King George OF England has no sur
name. Still, letter directed to Mr..
George Guelph, with the proper street
number, would probably reach him all
right
From the Memphis Con,mercial-Appeal.
George Frederick Victim is a name
above suspicion for q King of England.
hut il would not do for the governor OF
u prohibition state over here.
From the Boston Traveller.
King George shows just such thought
for the people as would nave been evil
denced by his father. when he orders that
the period of national mourning shall
not be allowed to iniiict unnecessary
So crifces upon his subjects.
From the Indianapolis Star.
Unlike his distinguished predecessor. at
the time of coronation, King George
seems to have his futuxe entirely before
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
CENSUS THOUGHTS.

From the Memphis Commerciai-Appnal.
III The enumerators do not measure I'D
10 expectations. there will be volcanic
cfdptlons In every city in tho U'nioa.
From the Council Bluffs Nonparcii
Faint Your census estimates In gen.
Tie hles They thus will require less
rctoucEin2.
FROM the Columbia State.
What percentage OF the population OF
American cities do the census takers
STAY. when their count is compared with
the claims of the citizens?
From tue Anaconda Standard.
In cities where there has been an I'm
satisfactory count OF noses. tongues are
beginning to lie very much in evidence.
From the Kansas City Star.
But il Kansas City has only one-quar-
ter million population, as the census s,i-
pervisor intimates, who're all these other
people?
From the Sioux City Tribune.
1t must be admitted lat the man who
has avoided being counted 8, the present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
Mr.. Clark and the Speakership.

We must all wait for developments in
the matter OF Mr. Clark and thes speaker
ship. In the first place the democracy
has yet to capture the next House, and in
the second place the coming campaign
may produce some surprises in the way of
new members.
1t is idle and unjust to say that Mr..
Clark is carrying himself toward the prop
osition as though he were the only pebble
on the beach. No such bearing is observ-
able to the unprecedented eye. His ambi-
ton to hold the Office is natural, and his
claim to consideration very great. He Is
his party's leader in the present House,
and is doing his work WELL Ordinary
speculation goes upon that fact alone in
assigning him t. the Speakers chair if his
party controls the next House.
But there are other. things in MIR.
Clark's favor. He is rated as southern
man, and the south will demand recogni-
ton. Neither the democratic candidate
for President nor for Vice Presiden. will
be taken from within her borders. The
nomination of Mr.. Bryan, or Gov.
Harmon, or Gov Marshall will call for an
eastern man for second place, while the
nomination of Mayor Gaynor. or Wood
row Wilson, or any other eastern man for
first place will make necessary the taking
of the man for second place from Ohio,
Indiana or Illinois. AS the south Is bar
red from that field, why should she not
have the speakership in the congressional
field?
And then control of the House on the
eve Of q presidential campaign will make
1t necessary that the work of the session
be cut out with care by a man of ex-
perience. Mr.. Clark fills that bill. He Is
now in his eighth term. and during that
time has seen and done much as lesis-
lator.
There is a suggestion that Mr.. Clarks
intimacy with Mr.. Bryan may injure
him. How so? He has always supported
Mr.. Bryan. He held with him for free
silver, q tariff for revenue only, and
against what at the time was called i'm
perialism He Is still Bryan man in the
sense that he greatly admires the peer
less leader Probably. too. as Speaker he
would confer with Mr. Bryan about party
policies. and all that.
But are we to understand that friend
ship for Mr. Bryan is now detrimental
in certain quarters to democratic can
didates for preferment? Is the organiza-
ton of the next House. if the democrats
have the majority. to be the skirmish
line for the fight for control OF the next
dem ecratic national convention? A risky
maneuver, that. for the anti-Bryanites.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
Forgetfulness.

Alas for remorsefui reflections
On things we o'eTlook by the way;
The chances for fun or for profit
We meant to attend to next day,
We Needed the voice OF the siren
Who laZily lures us to wait.
NeSlectins our worthy intentions
Until echo answered, Too late
Oh, why arc VIC doomed to discover
Reminders of promises fair
That proved through our lack of attention
But fantasies. empty as air?
The song and the laughter Nigh; linger
Forever to brighten our lot
Were we never compelled to remember
The various things re forgot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
A National Duty.

Prejudice against encouraging the
spectacular features of the presidential
transformations should have no place
whatever i'm the discussion over the ad-
isibility of amending the Constitution TO
:hift the date of that ceremonial from
he blizzard DAYS OF early March to the
more clement season of late April. When
he House comes to consider the Henry
.csolatioa on Monday it should remember
hat whatever the date may be, however
:reat the chance of severe weather. the
,copIe of this country will flock to Wash
ugton to attend the inauguration in great
numbers and in high spirits. hoping Tor
no best but philoSophically resigned 10
udure the worst If necessary. as true
atriots In short. to a great number OF
he American people the induction or the
resident into office is an event SO
ignifcant of the republican institution
md OF tie principles of self-government
rat they regard il as duty OF cltizen-
lip To attend.
Unless Congress specifically prohibits
i,, accompaniment of the inauguration
it'll outdoo. ceremonies and assemblages
organizations the affair will always
main rational festival Every Tour
crs attendance uI.on il will increase as
d. country grows in size and as the
oTle Lecome more fully aware of the
act that they are a part of the govern
mt. There is no public demand for a
.rtaiinert of the ceremonies. No foolish
ar OF governmental degeneracy from
. high standards of a democracy, no
mic apprehension of militarism will
1T ,fY,y- tn
mand a modification of the program
I'd return TO the narrow and affected
implicitly advocated by some seekers
'fter the applause of the thoughtless.
here II no real patriotism in decrying
he splendid spectacle of the American
eoplc participating by their presence
t the capital in the highest function of
10 American republic.
II the Inauguration is to remain a sig
fcant event, shared in by the people OF
lc country. an inspiration and a demon
tration of solidarity and national prog
ess. il should be given setting of time
wren it can most fully express the Ameri-
an idea and can influence by direct ap-
vel the largest number of people. To in
ist upon the early days of March because
hat period has become traditional Is to
ling desperately to an error. To refuse
change because change involves a con-
.;tutional amendment is to indict the
cal strength Of the Constitution by sus-
;esting that 1t cannot be safely changed
lowever great the need and urgent the
emergency. To admit the necessity and
Wisdom Of changing the date. but to re-
use 10 do SO because a larger assemblage
IF people AT the capital may bring profit
a few of its residents, is to view the
Whole matter from a petty. strabismic
;tandpoint unworthy OF any national
maker
Tie Henry amendment expresses a ma
ioaal. not a local demand. 1t represents
duty to perfect the fundamental law
N more than the matter OF affording a
'lement date for the greatest of our re-
publican institutions. 1t should be adopt
II - the House on Monday unanimously.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
Roosevelt.

When sfr. Roosevelt reaches home
t"ain from q foreign shore he will find
lis mail bag full of invitations. He is
wanted here, there and yonder. No pub
IL function. political. commercial or ag-
cultural. scheduled between July and
November will be complete without him.
A. far west as Nebraska his presence is
iesired. and MIR. Bryan joins in the feel
ng. The famous traveller will have to
10 some very fine and diplomatic pick
ucs and choosing. He cannot respond to
very call, ard lie will want to respond
SOME.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

The news that Joseph Chamberlain is
much improved in health. and may re-
turn to public life as an active force. is
important IL true, and every friend Of
Great Britain should wish 1t true. In
his prime he was a powerful figure in
his country's affairs, and the history OF
his country in the last decade might
have been different il he had kept his
feet He is both a great debater and
a game man. full Of ideas and the cour-
age of them. Even those who differ
with him admire his intellectual vigor
and his capacity for public business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

He says nothing in his own defense
and his testimony before the magistrate
was very brief and un-
prilukOf satisfactory. He simply
rA.x asks the prosecuting Of
AMPdtA9As' flcers to hurry through
the proceedings as rapidly as possible
and allow him to pay the penalty OF
his crime
Naumoff is alternately Respondent and
ecstatic, and seems to be in q hystericai
state NEST of the time. 1t was developer
during the trial that he is almost bereft
of will power and even during his child
hood was the willing servant of every
person who endeavored to exercise any
influence upon him. He has been an
easy subject for hypnotists and On that
theory the attorneys have made his de-
Tense.
The maid Perrier, a French woman
more than fifty years old, who was with
the countess for about eighteen months
before the murder, and has been held
more as witness than as participant
in the conspiracy. idolizes her mistress
and in her testimony has endeavored to
shield her and throw the entire blame
upon rrilukoff.
Indeed. all of the prison attendants who
have come under the influence OF this ex-
ira ordinary siren seem to have been hyp-
Noticed by her, and the Sisters of Mercy,
who have charge of the womenS wards,
have been entirely won over to her support.
Sister Modestina, venerable nun, who
has had continuous charge of the priS on-
er since she was brought to Venice. testi-
tied very earnestly in her defense durin Z:
the trial and made her out to be an angel
of goodness and amiability She swore
That the countess had the soul OF an
innocent child and had no thoughts but
for the welfare and happiness OF others.
This good woman also testified that her
charge was subject IF nervous chlls. IN
which She was bathed in an icy per-
spiration and frequently lost conscious
ness
In The meantime this angel Of good
ness has retained her remarkable beauty
during two years of prison life, has been
studying the Italian langua ge. smoking
an incredible quantity OF cigarettes which
are supplied by her father. who has been
living in Venice during the trial and
furnishing her lawyers with material to
make up case against her lover Pr,iu-
koff.
II is the most inexplicab!e case I am
told. that has been developed in Italy for
centuries. although this is ire land OF
conspiracy and intrigue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
Cabbages and the Comet.

Those Georgia negroes. who. alarmed
by the comet. are cutting and eating i'm
mature cabbages. are settling the ques-
tion Of the end Of the world so far as
they are concerned. There is no swifter
Or surer route to the grave than through
the cabbage patch when the vegetable is
unripe. AS an agency of destruction, a
comet is not lin it, with head or two
OF that growth. cut not wisely but too
well. Green apples do not double up
small boys more certainly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
Groundless Fears.

What are you doing, my dear asked
Mr.. Meekton.
II am practicinS the new classic dance
We are to give for the benefit of our
society.
What relief. | thought You had
stepped on a tack.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
The Cautious Canine.

"A dog will not touch alcohol or to-
baccO in any FORM, said the naturalist
Il should hope not, replied Mr.. Sirius
Barker. Keeping dogs Is sufficiently
expensive habit as il is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
Trite Smiles.

You have eyes like diamonds. pearly
teeth, ruby lips. golden hair
Pardon me- interrupted Miss Cay
enne. ARE YOU thinking of making love
or starting a jewelry store?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

New York has stopped play that ran
IN Washington and Philadelphia without
interference. Father Knickerbocker has
evidently been putting on his glasses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

Rider Haggard is quoted as saying that
the price Of a seat in parliament Is S1o'-
600. Still. Mr.. Haggard once made a
great reputation as the man with the
imag inatiOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
The Statesman's Interviews.

The papers We're before him spread.
Each mail new copies brought of them
Containing things he might have said
If he by chance had thought of them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

Pttsburg has a dentist in it's school
board. In case the sessions become pain
full, as educational controversies some
times do, he can administer gas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

l. might be a mistake TO take the Pull
asn porter's whskbroom away from him.
lie may be tempted to replace X with d
shotgun or q crowbar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

Harry Whitney is booked for an arctic
trip this summer. but 1t is not known
whether he is going to look for the north
roIe or material for an argument.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

small boys no longer find il necessary
to so west to fight Indians. BY exer-
Using a little patience they can meet
them On the base ball diamond or the
foot bail Sridiron.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

Daughters of the Revolution advocate
a safe and sane Fourth of July. If there
must be fireworks. let them be in the
nature of scintillating eloquence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

Tire report that Artist Earle has found
another affinity leads TO the hope that he
will yet fall into the hands Of some lady
sti ofIs-arm artist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

None of the gasoline that goes into the
vital machinery of motor car has yet
been considered proper material for pure
food investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

A New Jersey man beat his wife be
cause she talked. He will doubtless enjoy
the silence that prevails i'm well regu.
lated jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

The balloon ascension that was once
the pride of the county fair stands no
more show in this day Of aeroplanes than
a mule team in an automobile race
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Comparisons.

The comet whose tail will brush by
the earth has no more harm in il than
a lightning bug, said the professor.
Dear me- replied the nervous woman,
I'm SO glad YOU didn't say wasp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

Friday the thirteenth did not prove as
disquieting as the ordinary days on which
bills come due.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

Europe may yet find the cOlonels friend,
the kaiser, playing tennis and riding
broncos.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

The straw hat has made several starts
this year. but has invariably been left
at the post
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
Russia S
Oath.

OF Finland was sworn 10 os
the Emperor Alexander ] AZ the dict %
Borsa more than Il hundred years ago
The text is as follows:
I'VE. Alexander /. by the grace "i Goa
emperor and ;.utocrat o. all the Russias'
etc. do make il known: :.
That. Providence having placed us ~
possession of the grand duchy Of Finland
To have desired hereov to confirm ana
ratify the religion and fundamental laws
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

1t is difficult to explain how Count
I<amarovski should have consented to
such policy, or why his
Victim suspicious were not arous-
Lured. r.h,cb HE fiancee hold o inf
for the unusual clause making it good If
he died by violence. and it is still more
extraordinary that he should be willing
to marry u woman who was still living
openly as another mans wife. lie was
a man OF wide experience. thirty-eight
years old, "a major in the Russian army;
had served with credit in the war with
Japan, had been married nine years. and
had been a widower since 1905, with two
children. a boy and a girl, who were liv-
ing with his parents in Russia.
The count owned a palace in Venice in
Which he spent good deal of time. and
it was arranged that after his marriage
with the Tarnovshi woman they were. to
make this their home. The wedding day
was set He came here to prepare and
refurnish his palace for his bride. and a
week or more later was followed by young
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

The question Of Finiands relations TO |
Russia occupies at this moment the most
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

In 1908 the countess met a lawyer Of
Moscow named Prilukoff, able, successful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

The 18th of January, 1901, Paul pub
ished a manifesto announcing the an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

Why is it that Europe. generally
quick To manifest its sympathy for the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

After few days of excitement over
the Charleston convention interest began
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

IN the declaration of the motives OF the
action of the council of ministers sub
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

He says nothing in his own defense,
and his testimony before the magistrate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

The process of the absorption OF r
land S freedom was inaugurated e W
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normity OF Russia offeHse
= apparent we cite the text
o. the OCH by which
Russia bound herself to
defend ard mountain Fin
lands constitution. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

1t is difficult TO explain how COIn
Eamar Ovski should have consented Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

Sporting news occupied but small part
Of the newspaper space fifty years ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-26
GOLF CRACKS MEET
Paul Hunter and George Mcconnell
and Charles Evans and Kenneth Ed
wards Meet in semi.FinaIs of On
wentsia Invitation Tournament.

Chicago, Aug 26.-Paul Hunter, of
the Midlothian Club, the former Cali
fornia champion and George McCon-
nell, of the Edgewater Club. met to-
day in the semi final round for the
Mayflower cup, the main prize of the
annual invitation golf tournament of
the Onwentsia Club. The other match
was between Charles Evans, Jr, Of
Edgewater, the former western cham
pion, and Kenneth P. Edwards, of Mid
lothian
The latter pair met recently in the
second round Of the western amateur
championship at Minneapolis, the
Edgewater player winning 6 and in
SO holes. He was picked to win from
the Midlothian representative today.
largely on the strength of his fine 73
yesterday afternoon, when he downed
Ned Sawyer, a former western cham
pion. giving the Wheaton player one
of the most recisive ibeatings of his
career.
Paul Hunter was the favorite over
Mcconnell, the old Harvard oarsman,
who is team mate of Evans. The
final match for the Lake County four
some cup Is set for this afternoon,
Robert and Paul Hunter having to meet
Kenneth Edwards and d. E. Sawyer,
both teams being from the Midlothian
Club,