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the occasion was made ridiculous by its
association with pie? Did not the senior
midshipman fail to perform his duty to-
his Juniors by example and requirement
when he instituted the pie-eating con-
test? The triviality Of the occurrence is
of less significance than the circumstance
that a senior midshipman should make
his juniors do something because he had
the power and used II for his own amuse-
ment, and perhaps to their embarrass-
ment 1t would seem that the Navy De-
partment could afford to support the head
of the Naval Academy in his efforts
TO maintain discipline, and there must
be anything but that result when there
Is disapproval Of a recommendation
for court-martial proceedings for haz-
ing in an individual case II the
superintendent OF the Naval Academy
does not know hazing when he sees it or
hears about II, and Is on the ground. and
It is not proper and safe TO take his word
for II, Naval Academy discipline might
better be administered from Washington
without aid from Annapolis
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womnn Who wonIdn,t Lie.

Rose strunsky IN the Forum.
There is a woman Of sixty-eight on
her way 10 Siberia to-day. She Is Kath-
crime Breshkofsly. who had already
served twenty-three years in Siberia and
Is now on the Great Siberian road again.
Like Jonne Armstrong. 'she lay down
&c bleed a while and then rose TO fight
again"
Katherine Breshkofsky's trial. which
took place n few weeks ago. was remark
able. not because Of any inherent ex-
ceptlonal quality, but because Of the fact
that the whole world was interested.
Viewed from the Russian standpoint. II
was but a replica OF what takes place all
over Russia IN thousands upon thousands
Of cases, day IN and day out.
She was tried, together with Nicholas
TehaiIlofsly, after having been kept IN
the Fort Of Peter and Paul for nearly
two years. The exact indictment against
citizen OF them is not known, but when
she was asked II she were a member OF
the Social Revolutionary Party she an
sWered Yes" but that her work was In
no way connected with Tchaikofsky's.
Thus he was acquitted. He chose 10
deny facts 20 the government. or the
government. seeing that the eyes Of the
world were watching, wished to appear
lenient and did not ask embarrassing
questions. At any rate, Tchaikofsky was
freed. Katherine BreshkofsiIy would not
let herself be freed. Having conceived
a certain idea, compromise was impossi-
bic. The idea led her 20 the Great
Siberian road.
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From the Popular Magazine
John Hays Hammond, the mining en-
gineer, tells the story Of how Tombstone.
Ariz.. came into being.
Two brothers. named Scheflin. Ed and
Jake, had been prospecting for gold IN
Arizona. and they finally hit the local
ity which was later 10 be known as
Tombstone. They had got down so deep
that Jake had TO dig the earth and load
It IN a bucket which Ed would draw up
by working a windlass on the surface.
One day Ed called down to Jake that he
saw some Indians IN the distance.
Then skip" called up Jake. because
this IS going 10 be a great gold camp.
and you can't save me from those devils.
But, when its safe come back and put
Up a tombstone over my grave"
Neither one had to skip, and they final
u struck it rich. A few years ago Mr.
Hammond was talking 10 one of the
Schefiin brothers and asked TO be shown
the original papers locating the claim
10 the mine. He read IT, and Tomb
stone was spelled ''Toamstoon.
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TO-DAY IN HISTORY.
Birthday of Napoleon Bonaparte- August IS.

In spite of all the contradictory views
which have been presented Of Napoleon;
in spite Of the hostile historians, foes.
English literature. and English criticism:
in spite OF obstacles such as no other
mortal man ever conquered. Napoleon
Bonaparte stands forth the most amazing
phenomenon Of human achievement. per-
sOnaI magnetism, and mortal greatness
the world has ever seen.
A man who raised himself from OBJ
security to a throne; who changed the
face Of the world; who made himself felt
through powerful and civilized nations;
who sent the terror Of his name across
seas and oceans; whose will was pro-
nounced and feared as destiny; whose
dOnatives were crowns: whose ante
chamber was thronged by submissive
princes; who broke down the awful bar
rier OF the Alps, and made them q high
way, and whose fame was spread be-
yond the boundaries OF civilization to the
steppes OF the Cossack and the deserts OF
the ARABIA man who has left this record
Of himself in history has taken out OF
the hands OF mortal the question whether
he shall be called great
OF all the mighty conQuerors Of the
world, Napoleon stands second 10 none
The day of horrors in France had been
going on for some time before Napoleon
Bonaparte, the small, slender. pale-faced.
smooth-cheeked youth Of twenty-five, en-
countered and Ouelled the disturbance.
The monarchy Of France had been de-
throned. Louis XVI and Marie Antoi-
nette had paid, with their lives, the for
felt of oppression which was not all their
own. The Royalists and the Jacobins had
joined the bowling mob OF insurgents.
and all together were rushing on TO at
tack the convention, which was the only
representative OF government then in
France.
The troops Of the convention had been
sent TO meet the mob. but retired in fear
and panic. The mob advanced and the
convention trembled. In the midst Of the
terror and confusion one member ex-
claimed:
II know a man who can defend us II
any can. Il is a young Corsican officer.
Napoleon Bonaparte" The convention
Immediately sent for him. All expected
to see a stalwart soldier, Of gigantic
frame and imperioys bearing. When they
saw Napoleon's boyish appearance, the
president incredUlously inquired:
Are you willing to undertake the de-
Tense Of the conventIon?"
b YES" was the laeenic and calm reply.
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How the Indian Looks at It.

Being asked why he consented to pay
10 per cent commission for the collection
Of his claims against the government OF
the United States. a Choctaw witness
said
MY share Of the money to be received
for the lands will he about 5000 I
would rather pay a $500 fee and get 1850
while l am alive than TO wait until the
government acts and get 5000 when am
dead"
Poor 10 has learned a thing or two in
his dealings with the United States evil
IDENTIFY 1t may be that the knowledge
acquired viii not be of much practical
service to him. but he has lit, anyway.
10 wants to enjoy his money himself.
He is not particularly interested in pos
terity getting it. The cost Of living is
going up all the while, and 10 wishes
10 buy a few blankets, some tobacco,
and things for his own behoof and
benefit, without especial reference to the
Indians 20 come "a hundred years or so
hence. 10 has discovered that uncle
Sam is an adept az standing off" the
Indian. The Indian cannot walk up to
the counting-room and get what is com
ing TO him. He figures that it takes a
lawyer, and a mighty persistent and
bright one, at that, to get the coin Of
the realm out Of Uncle Sans" strong
box and into poor Los pocket. even if
poor 10 is unquestionably entitled to it.
This Is not very creditable TO the gov
eminent OF the United States. Los no.
ton that $500 in hand is worth $500 in
the bush seems pretty sound. Most
people will think that a good deal less
than $500 in hand is better than 5000 in
the bush. Ninety-nine persons in every
hundred entertain the idea that II is
more interesting 10 have money IN hand
or in bank than in process Of collection.
Poor 10 will get all that is coming 10
him-perhaps-if he waits. One can
easily understand how he inclines to dis
count his paper now and then, never
theless.
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my HEART AND STEPHANIE.'

MY Heart and Stephanie' is a rapid
fire detective story. by Reginald w.
Kaufman. One would think that every
conceivable plot had been used for the
making OF detective stories. but not so.
In this one the writer has used two nov
elites: his chief detective Is a woman. and
the murdered man is none other than the
unhappy Rudolf Of Austria. hitherto sup
posed 10 have died in the hunting lodge
at Mayerling. Stephanie is "a mysterious
countess. mixed somewhat incoherentIy
with the story. with whom the heart OF
the teller becomes engangled. and after a
wild chase across the Atlantic and two
continents by two detectives the mystery
is solved and the story leaves with a
promise that my heart and Stcphanie are
about 70 form a permanent partnership
In spite OF the two novelties % plot men
toned, the reader can remember a great
many detective stories of greater inter
est than this one. Boston: l. c. Page
e Coz
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M BONYENAs WIN.

Al vi. sentuxiasmuloj el multaj Iandoj
kaj dlversaj statoj kaj urboj. kiuj estas
venintaj al la chefurbo de MIA nacio por
kunveni pro Ia espereble monda ungvo.
Esperaton. Ia Washington Herald donas
koran bonvenon
Sen ia dubo, via afero faris grandan
progreson dunn Ia lastaj jaroj, KAT nj
rimarkas Ike homoj de multaj Iingvoj kaj
uacioj deklaras Ike per thu internasla
lingvo Ia tuta monde estos unigita en- PHI
bona Amikeco-en 'unu grandan rondon
familiar"
Sc Esperanto efekuvigos ton, gi raj
tigos sian ekziston, kai Wan hdon kaj
kredon ie la llngvo.
Efelztive. nj atendas. por decidi Man
opinion pri VI. NJ ne scias! sed nj
estas certaj Ike vi kunvenas en- MIA urbo
por pruvi al Ia dubantoj; post viaj
diskutadoj kaj paroladoj nj eble estos
inter viaj konvertitoj.
Belai urboj estas konstruitaj. kaj
falintaj en- ruinoj. de post thu tempo
kiam la Turo de Babelo kauzis tiun kon-
fuzon de lingvoj kin devidls Ia homan
fraJaron en- diversan naciojn.
Povas esti Ike la tempo estas alveninta
kim. per Ia. helpo de internacia ungvo.
kun Ia tuta monde povas kompeeni. Ia
bariloj disfalos; kaj eble estos via glora
privilegio, membroi de la Esperantista
Kongreso. esI pioniroj en- movado kin
helpos al IA h0ma raso.
NJ ghoje akceptas win che nj en- Ia plej
bella normaderika urbo-en hia urbo, kaj
en- Ia urbo de la nacio. Ma gastameco
estas senlima; Maj pordoj estas mall
fermitaj por vi. kaj Mai mensoj estas
pretaj por estl konvinkitaj.
Mai noblaj konstruajhoj vim inspiru.
Iliaj historian rememoroj vim tushu &c la
koro! Mai herbe borderitai stratoi estu
agrablaj al vaj piedoj! Ma somera
chielo ridetu afable sur vi: Kaj egale
chu nj skribas en- Esperanto au en- la
anglia lingvo. la sento venas eli Ia koro,
dun nj diras al vi nian ulej koran
bonvenon.
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The Desire of the People.

II is plain. we think. that the strange
changes that are coming over the pollt-
ical horizon are pre-eminently in re-
Spouse TO the demand Of public opinion.
And it is equally true. perhaps. that
since the growth Of insurgency-which is
not confined, as some would have us
believe, 10 a section Of the Republican
party-public opinion has been finding
more and more ways to make itself felt
1t is public opinion. back Of the revolt
OF the insurgents. and aided by a Demo-
cratic minority. that has set the seal
of fate upon Mr.. Cannoa's career as
Speaker of the House Of Representatives.
1t is the same thing in the case of
Mr. Ballinger, who we are assured now
IS to resign from the Cabinet for the
good Of the party on September Is. We
think that the question OF Mr.. Banin-
gers retirement does not rest alto
gether on the question Of his unfor-
tunate miX-up over conservation mat
tiers, the dismissal of Mr.. Pinchot or
even the rather grave charges brought
against him In regard TO Alaskan min
eral claims. Il is indeed. highly prob
able that the Congressional committee
which has been investigating Mir. Bal
fingers conduct in Office. and before. will
return a report that shall acqult the
Cabinet officer Of any wrong-doins. It is
also true, We believe, that, other things
being equal, President Taft would be glad
to retain Mr. Baninger in the public
service But for many causes Mr.. Bal
linger has become persona non Erata
TO the American people. and the tide is
strong enough 20 carry him back to his
profession on the Pacific coast
In the cases Of Senators Aldrich and
Hale. public opinion recognizes. we are
sure. that the retirement Of these men
Will be an intellectual loss 10 the Sen
ate, and thus 70 the nation. and yet it is
undeniable that they together with
several other Of the conservatives. are
out Of touch with the times. and find 1t
| Impossible. not TO say undesirable. 10
N'Nb w WIN tllt new spirit lndL lS IN
forming the government.
Nor do we think that these rather mo-
mentous changes that arc taking place.
or rather which are scheduled 20 take
place. have much TO do with party.
1t is true that the Republican party is
no longer the Republican party of old.
but If the spirit OF progression has
touched it. So too. it has touched the
vital principles OF the Democratic party.
and between the two parties to-day there
arc no hard and fast lines. The desire
Of the people is 10 achieve good govern
ment; honest. economical and efficient
Goyernment-government by the people,
not by parties. They desire not to be ruled.
but 10 be led. and progressively led.
The old order changeth, giving way to
the new" and the desire Of the people
is to march abreast Of the times. To
remain conservative is TO lag. and
among the stragglers will be found in
the near future many figures that have
been picturesque in public life, but who.
failing TO comply with the desire Of the
people. shall be seen no more.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-15
Pie and Naval Education.

That succulent edible. which has been
so often celebrated in verse and song.
has lately been factor in official trans
action. A senior midshipman. one about
10 be commissioned an officer in the navy,
was placed in charge Of one OF the mess
tables at the Naval Academy, his COM
panlons being midshipmen who recently
entered the institution. The duty OF the
senior midshipman was TO preserve order,
furnish an example OF correct deport-
ment, and maintain discipline, in the sys-
TEN of intoxicating obedience on the part
OF those under training for command in
the navy. He conceived the rare Jest
from HIS point OF view Of the jocose-of
instituting a pie-eatIng contest, in which
he ordered his junior associates 10 en-
gage. II is not made known in an au-
thoritative way whether the conditions
were acceptable or Of the nature Of a
hardship, or whether the victory depended
upon consumption OF quantity or a record
for alacrity. At all events. the superin-
Nr-'N'Nt+N "a NtAN ~heAh at -AIduNlliN IetOLl-
mended the young man for trial for haz-
ing The Navy Department refuses 10
regard the incident as of that highly cul-
pable character, perhaps because both
the Secretary Of the Navy and the Assist
ant Secretary OF the Navy are from New
England, where Indulgence in pie under
any circumstances, enforced or competi-
tive, may not be construed as calling for
any form Of disciplinary measure. Per-
haps. too, the sanctity Of the pie ought 70
be protected by official action. but much
must necessarily depend upon the article
itself-its composition and its culinary
origin. The impartial view must regard
the compulsory eating OF some pies as a
crime quite beyond the tame category OF
hazing,
But seriously, why did the Navy De-
partment pass over this case, which was
regarded by the superintendent Of the
Naval Academy as justifying court-mar-
tial proceedings? Does Il really matter
in the departmental judgment whether
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Mo Condnctor.r rrouhIer.

From the Youngstown Telegram.
When a South Side street car stopped
at Basin street Wednesday evening a
woman and a girl got aboard. When
the cal. reached Franklin street the con-
ductor came TO collect the fares.
I'VE haven't any tickets" exclaimed
the woman.
But I must have tickets or fares the
conductor said.
We'll, we haven't either What are
YOU going TO do about it?" snapped the
woman.
After a moments reflection the con-
ductor answered:
We'll. I don't see what I can do. But
the next time you get on a street car you
be sure you have your fares"
"Ha!' exclaimed the woman Don't
you dare 10 talk that way to me. I have
your number and I am going to report
you 10 the company"
As the conductor stood in the front air
on the back platform he exclaimed to the
grinning crowd:
We'll. what do you think of that?"
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From the New York Mail.
For the first time In more years than
a few the observer at the Office window
PLAYED a little baseball the other day
and had his hands inside a catcher
mitt." Tempora mutantur With that
glove an agile player could stop shrap-
mel The writer was reminded of the
DAYS when American young men did not
pad either their gloves or their Shout
ders. a friend OF his. a Congressman
now. caught the swiftest pitcher in the
college mines Of the Middle West. a man
whose Internal speed is still a memory
in a wide section Of the country. The
catcher held that cyclone with a glove
consisting or two thicknesses OF I'M
padded leather. but he had his own de-
vice 20 protect palm and fingers
Before every game he would go 20 the
butchers and get several pounds OF
tough round steak. With this he would
pad out the glove. A good thick slice
would last about three innings. At the
end Of the game the catcher would
have an assortment OF pulled fingers
and a choice lot Of Hamburg steak as
reminder that he had been stopping a
demoniac delivery. II is easier to
catch nowadays.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-15
BLUECOATS' BUNGALOW.
Policemen Of Coney Island Enjoy
Luxuries of Wealthy.

Policemen Of COney Island Enjoy
Luxuries of Wealthy.
Prom the New Yogk Evening Telegram
one Of the reasons why policemen
throughout the city are anxious this
year 10 be detailed 10 the Coney Island
precinct has just become known. Scores
OF the bluecoats doing duty on the ISL
and. headed by Capt Michael Calvin.
who Is in charge Of the station. are en-
joying all the comforts Of the wealthy at
small expense. They have established =
bungalow colony over near Sea Gate. be-
tween Surf avenue and the ocean. and
here they live a merry, care-free lie
when of duty. They can take a dip in
the surf which IS at their front or back
doors. whenever they so desire, without
the formality Of going TO a bathing
house and waiting in line for a room.
and they enjoy the cooling breezes from
the Atlantic Just as much as the fash
ionable sojourners at Newport, Bar Har-
Dor, or NRrragansett
Few OF the streets in the bungalow
section are cut through. and the little
wooden "shacks." or tents. are erected
here and there. without any semblance of
order. just as the fancy OF the owner
dictates. Some OF the bungalows are
quite large and accommodate several
families. Numbers OF bachelor police
men room together In one big bungalow
while others who have families occupy
separate bungalows or tents.
One Of the nabobs Of the colony is
Capt Calvin. His bungalow is more
pretentious than the others. and con-
tains as many rooms as some city apart
ments. II is freshly painted and looks
neat and well-kept from the outside.
The front of the bungalow faces on the
ocean and Is so close 20 the water that
at high tide the sea comes up 10 the
front door. There is a fight OF wooden
steps leading up 10 the door. and these
steps are covered at flood tide Ingress
and egress is then made through a rear
door
There were many policemen DESTROYS
Of living near the seashore. but they
felt that they could not bear the ex-
pense Of a bungalow They decided "a
chip in and rent suitable places, where
numbers of them could be accommodated
on the community plan. This was done,
and now there are several big bungalows
that house from six tdsa dozen bIuecoats
There Is a cook and maid OF all work
in each bungalow, and these two servants
look after the wants of all the dwellers
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MiII1man's Remarkable Record.

From the Boston Herald.
Covering a distance equal 20 FIVE times
around the world with a milk wagon.
carrying enough milk to I'LL a lake one
seventh the size OF the Parker Hm res
ervoir is the achievement Of Boston
veteran milk dealer. Rufus Cheney, OF
Dorchester For forty-four years he
has stood between the customer and the
COW, and in all that time he has missed
climbing up on the seat Of his wagon
Just fourteen times. when. back in 1870.
he took a two-weeks' vacation.
How did you happen to take that va
cation?"
We'll, don't know" he replied, rumi-
mating. Il didn't need it. but I kind OF
thought I would II was just before I
wa married. and that was where my
wife lived"
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With half-disdainfuI contempt. the presi-
dent continued:
Are you aware Of the magnitude Of
the undertaking."
Sweeping the assembly with his mag
netic glance. and fixing his eagle eve upon
the president, Napoleon replied. Per
fectly; and I am in the habit OF accom-
plishing what I undertake"
And accomplish he did. But how? BY
the same measure he had declared should
have been taken when. a short time be-
fore, he had watched the furious mob
rush unrestrained through the palace OF
the imprisoned monarch. Then he ex-
claimed, They should have swept down
the first 500 with grape shot. and the rest
would have soon taken TO fight"
And his own successful queuine Of the
insurgents proved the correctness of his
plans and the marvellous executive force
Of the genius. SO Napoleon established
the new government Of France called the
Directory Napoleon: the little commoner
who was born upon the Island Of Corsica
on the 18th Of August. 1859.
Napoleon's father died when he was
quite young, and at the age OF ten.
through the assistance Of friend Of the
family. he obtained admission 10 the milf
tary school at Brienu,, near Paris. Re
garded as a charity student bv his COM
panions, he was here subjected 10 neg
lects and taunts. And in spite Of this
and many other misfortunes he had 10
contend with, when he was examined for
appointment in the army at the age OF
sixteen one offthe professors wrote oppo-
site the signature OF Napoleon: This
young man will distinguish himqelf in
the world, II favored by fortune" The
prophecy came true in every sense Of the
word
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THE GATE.

Once We turned from its beckon sweet
Beads we counted and prayers we Piled;
Strong of heart and with marching feet.
Valiant Of purpose. In youth and pride.
To the sky and stars orr songs We cried,
And never a one dare say ms nayi
But the stars were false and the prophets lied;
Where is the Gate to the Primrose Way?
Where are the comrades we used 70 greet
Over the bridge Of that great divide?
The laughs they threw az our pilgrim feet
The flowers they flung when we sought 10 chide
Stan and scrip have we put aside
And Orcr the night and across the day
We seek FOR the gods indebted
Where Is the Gate to the Primrose Way?
Does the archway lurk in some phantom street
Where fancies like knights in amor stride
Where dreams come tire and a glorious feet
OF shirs come in with the sunset tide?
IN WILLOWS alley does It hide?
Wise folks. give MS a hint. We Pray.
Send a word as a friendly guide:
Where is the Gate to the Primrose Wayi
Gallant sirrahs and danes discreet.
You that with lutes IN rose bowers bide.
Help US the fddier's fate 10 cheat.
The root q the rainbOw's end confdel
With tears We have sought it far and WIDE
Tired and weary and lone we strny;
Aims crave: let the good divide.
Where is the Gate to the PTimroie Wayi
L'ENvOI.
Brave Prince Poet the quest decided
Lead us 10 where the fountains play.
Leave rs not sad. unsatshed
Where is the Gate TO the Primrose WAY?
Kate Masterson. in New York sun.