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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
Boss Cox and the Future.

Boss Cox again lays down the Scepter
His boss-ship, he declares. is at an end
This time hs means IL. He remains re-
publican, and will continue to take an in
terest in politics, but no more leadership
TOP him The organization In Cincinnati
must find another man. So?
This is familiar patter, and il NAV be
no more than patter. For a year say,
Mr. Cox may keep in the background
leaving the center Of the stage TO an.
other, or 10 others. But the situation
next spring will be tempting. and the ex.
boss may drop his ex and be a boss once
more.
IL Is not impossible for boss to retire
ard stay put. Take the case of Richard
Croker. The sincerity of his retiremen,
was for time questioned. and here and
there may still be found an old politician
sho expects TO see Mr.. Croker on deck
again. But appearances are In Mr.
Cookers favor. The turf has proba bl,
permanently supplanted politics in his at
sectipns His estate in Ireland is de
scribed as fashioned for his pleasures
and as likely TO take up his time hence
forth.
Mr.. Croker, however. is an old man. A
seventy the Emersonian question o
Why so hot?" is no longer in order
The fire is dying down. And Mr.. Croker
seventy years have all been strenuous
He had to fight his way to leadership
then 10 maintain his leadership. and thel
10 arrange 3hings so as to be able t
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transfer his leadership when the spirit
of retirement came over him. Age is
helping Mr.. Croker to keep his resolu-
ton.
Mr.. Cox is a younger man by at least
ten years. At sixty there should be a
good deal of fight left in politician who
knows his trade and has worked at II
successfully Mr.. Cox as a mere OBJ
server of men playing their parts. and OF
some one man playing his old part. would
be unhappy He would long for another
try himself For this reason II would be
risky to enroll him on the retired list
The stage play will soon end. We shall
probably see him come back.
In Mr.. Cookers case the new boss OF
Tammany has made good from the Tam
many standpoint The former boss has
no reason for anxiety. A twinge of jeal-
ousy may now and then shake him. but
the democratic party in New York, in
both city and state. is getting a good
deal from Tammany, and Tammany a
good deal from it. Clever as he was In
the old days. Mr.. Croker could not hope
to improve the situation by return to
his old place at the head of Tammany
Hall.
Mr.. Cox has not as yet picked his sue
cessor. Suppose he makes an unfortu-
nate choice. Suppose the new man fails
to handle Cincinnati. Suppose the old
boss is missed by those whose wish it is
always to get there. Can we think of
Mr.. Cox as in such circumstances turn
ing deaf ear to admirers urging him to
take hold again? Hardly. Rather would
he be likely, and even eager. TO respond
to the appeal, grid up in the old form.
and give the town another exhibition of
how tricks are turned under the direction
of trained performer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

had come with samples. and was looking
over merchants stocks for what he
needed. but had been unable to find In
Washington And "a shopping expedi-
ton" henceforth divided honors with
fixing fences as a politicians excuse
when surprised in his activities and I'M
prepared to take the public into his con-
fidence. ~
AS a rule. the contest between the
press and the politicians over. matters OF
this kind Is lively and good natured.
The one side is all for prompt publicity
the other for publicity in its own good
time and on its own terms. The press
will not wait II 1T can help itself; the
politicians will not be hurried il they can
help themselves, and see any advantage
in holding out for their own purposes.
Now and then the press wins; now and
then the politicians win.
While newspapers last this contest will
continue. Both sides enjoy 1t. and means
of waging IL improve all the time. A
triumph by one side acts as spur to
the other. The public wants not only the
news of events, but that coming events,
through the press. shalt cast their shad-
ows before. In a word, the press must
be. whenever possible. both prophet and
historian; and 1t is laboring nightly to
fulfill that obligation to the most exact
ing and appreciative public the world has
ever known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
Mr.. Justice Hughes and Others.

The plan to play Mr.. Justice Hughes
against Mr.. Taft was not happily con-
ceived. Several important things were left
out of consideration. What right had
anybody to suppose that Judge Hughes
would fall in with such scheme? Hav-
ing quilted politics when he might have
remained and continued his success in
that field. why should he accept an in
vitation to quit the bench after brief
service there to re-enter politics, and
especially against the man who had ap-
pointed him to the bencho That idea
was anything but complimentary. and
was promptly vetoed by the judge.
And then why have turned in the direc-
ton of Judge Hughes on the score of ma
tional issues? The anti-Taft republicans
are as rule in favor of an income tax
as, indeed, Mr.. Taft himself is-while Judge
Hughes is opposed to the tax. On the tar
i'll Judge Hughes has never declared
himself except in general terms. But he
is a protectionist. and probably Of what
may be called the Taft school. The prob
ability is that had he been in the White
House he would have signed the Payne
bill, and were he there now would favor
reciprocity with Canada.
w lille 1neTe Is no lke1lOO0 tHdt either
party will draw upon the bench for its
candidate next year, two members Of the
Supreme Court are conspicuous in the
limelight just now. The trust question
for the moment Is uppermost in popular
interest and may continue so for some
time. Chief Justice White is opposed to
bad trusts, and Mr.. Justice Harlan to all
trusts. The people are now discussing
the views of the two jurists as disclosed
in the Standard Oil case.
Judge White is sixty-six, a southern
man and an ex-Confederate. personally
admired and esteemed throughout the
country. Judge Harlan is seventy eight.
a border state man and ex-Federal, per-
sonally admired and esteemed throughout
the country. Both are staiwarts, physi-
caly and intellectually. Both are true
blue Americans. Either as President
would do his best in the office. and
show PAGES which would draw his friends
more strongly to him than ever.
A contest between these two men as
presidential candidates on such an issue
would stir things Both have had ex-
perience In politics. Judge White was
an active party man in Louisiana before
his election to the Senate, where he took
a prominent place, while Judge Harlan
was the leader of his party in Kentucky
and had twice been its candidate for gov
ernor before his appointment to the Su
preme Court. One has worn the black
silk gown for fifte/n years, and the other
for over twice that period, but neither
have forgotten his experience in
politics. Both would probably be able
to play the game again easily and ably.
But neither has his eye on the White
House. and neither is in the public eye
for political preferment. The chances
are nine out of ten that Mr.. Taft will
lead his party. and that his democratic
opponent will be either Mr.. Bryan again.
or one of the men now in high Office
whose names are prominent in the spec
ulation of the day. Our judges appear to
be. and should be, immune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
The Press and the Politicians.

The President is entitled to the salts
faction he is said to feel over the sue
cessful way In which the negotiations
with Mr.. Stimson about the ca binet place
were kept from the public until all was
ready for the announcement. They were
conducted in part In New York, and Sec
rotary Hilles made a trip over with a
message. But he escaped observation.
and the public had no mixing of what
was on the cards in advance of the Presi-
dents own pleasure in informing it.
Mr.. Cleveland had unusual success in
this way in comforting with his New York
friends during his first administration.
IL was not always advisable for them
to come TO Washington. If they were
famous in politics or business their pres
ence here would lead TO speculation, and
somebody would be certain to guess the
reason for their coming to town.
So, on many occasions. Col. Lamont.
then private secretary. was called In, and
sent to New York with special messages
There was risk in his Journeys. He was
we'll known there in newspaper circles.
and discovery would mean columns In
the newspapers about what probably had
brought him TO the metropolis. But, ex-
cept in one or two instances he kept his
movements secret, and attended to a
good deal OF important business for his
chief on the wing and in the dark. The
achievement was one of many that
marked him as an unusually competent
man for his post.
On one occasion. however. the colonel
In town on an especially important err
rand. walked right into the arms Of an
alert reporter. and was stood up for
an explanation. And then and there was
struck off phrase which had a long and
popular run. Col. Lamont was In New
York on "asshopping expedition" He
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
This Sigh for Leisure.
ON the Boston Transcript

From the Boston Transcript.
Lives there the man who has not sighed
for leisure? And lives there the man
who, In his more sober moments has
not been honestly glad that he must
work? Human nature. which sweetens
under toll. sours in leisure And 1t is
by no means sure that the fall from in
nocence which first brought work into
the world land all our woe was not
bringing salvation disguised as labor
Faithfulness will dignity and beautify
even drudgery; no matter what the work
is, provided 1t Is honest, IL II Is done
we'll 1t commands our instructive respect
Resides, II we did not all have to work
SO hard to keep alive, the jails would
have standing room only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

Safe and sane Fourth OF July celebra-
ions may come and go. but the youth of
Any community will never be able TO re-
peat the names OF the signers OF the
Declaration OF independence as con
identity as they can tell you all the mem
bers Of the local base ball team
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

Possibly the Panama canal celebra
ton will enable England to politely
return some of the money America
is spending on the coronation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

Standard Oil officials are too philo-
sophical and conservative to adopt any at
titude that could possibly invite contempt
of court proceedings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

II may be that monopolies will feel
most in danger at the hands Of states
men who have not made a specially
of trust-busting eloquence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

Occasionally q dissenting opinion
merely contributes big type emphasis
to the majority finding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

Possibly our famous tenors refuse to
sing because mechanical music enables
them TO draw roy alties while they take
dfe easy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

italian trials might be facilitated il
they could persuade one of those English
judges to go over and take charge of
the proceedings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

The summer novel is experiencing unex-
pected rivalry this year in the prolonged
publication of the Congressional Record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
OdUUAINu oIAkS,
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Not Missing Anything.

why should We pay more rent for
this fiat than for the other?" 1t has the
same number OF rooms
Yes" replied the agent: but this has
more space. There is a fire-escape plat
form outside one of your windows
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

Juarez is another of the towns that
manage to secure great deal of free
advertising OF style that does not help
business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

Col. Roosevelts scientific wanderings
may yet lead him 10 tarry at some sum-
ner resort in order TO settle. once and for
Ill. the question of whether there is sea
serpent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

Trusts are now engaged In lively in
trospection to discover whether their
Irrespective emblems shall be the pitch
fork or the halo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
The Green-Eyed Monster.

do you think a jealous wife Is
hindrance to a man?'
YES" replied Miss Cayenne: she is
likely to get him to thinking that he is
really as handsome and Irresistible as she
considers him."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
A New Apprehension,

And when q trust Is truly good
We are again surprised,
And half alarmed lest goodness should
Become monopolized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

In figuring up his trouble and expense
for an occasional short ride, Count Yep
pelin can sympathize with many an auto
mobile owner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

NO discussion of Cunningham claims
IAN hope 10 be a. briskly interesting as
The Ballinger Pinchot controversy was.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

An extra session Is entitled to know
Just how far patriotism is expected to
he hot -unva r~oo<
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

Having escaped the frost. the crops
promptly encountered the annual drouth
peril.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

Now and then club falls under the
suspicion OF trying to busy itself as a
big stick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
Extreme Levitv.

do you believe there are such things
as mermaids?" asked the studious woman.
MY Investigations have not led me any
further" replied Mrs. Barring Banners,
than the study OF mere men,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22
Dangerous.

From the Columbus Dispatch.
Airship travel. both by aeroplane ant
dirigible balloon, Is still sufIiciently un
safe to provide the most exacting with
thrills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

A lot Fiber Grass Suit Cases
that sell regularly at SIPS.
Sale price, Csc.
a lot Real Cowhide Leather
Bags; 10, II and Is inch sizes;
sold regularly at from $500 to
5000.
Sale price, S3.@5.
A lot 24-inch Mating Suit
Cases that sell regularly at
$I.5o.
Sale price, ST 90.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

Sometimes said Uncle Eben, "a man
kin build up a mo- valuable credit by
keepin' his promises dan he kin by holdin'
on to his money"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-22

A lot 24-inch Real CowhIde
Leather Suit Cases, steel
frames; sold regularly at.S5.oo
Sale price, S3.@5.
Also a lot Bureau and
Wardrobe Trunks, in one-ot-a-
kind styles and sizes, offered at
Liberal Reductions
from regular prices.
A lot 26-inch Mating Suit
Cases that sell regularly at
$3.50.
Sale price, S1.95.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-05-12
LIQUOR BUSINESS
WASN'T PROFITABLE
Fines Aggregating $1,000 for
Shumway ct al
ASSESSED BY JUDGE WATERMAN
Manager, License and Dispensing Clerk
of Kendrick House Suffer for Violat-
ing Liquor Statutes-Mr. Shumway's
Fine S1,700.

The sale of liquor at Hotel kendrick in
Putney as conducted by Manager c. =.
Shumway and the lcensee, Eugene Howe,
with the assistance of John Patterson, DIS
pensing clerk, could not have proved pay.
ing proposition during the year that closed
May ! If the cost OF disobeying the law is
taken into consideration. During the last
days of April all three men were arrested,
charged with selling liquor contrary to law.
The licensee and manager were held for
selling without authority and for violation
of the law regarding the sale of intoxicantss
on Sundays Mr. Shumway furnished
bonds to the amount of 81 800 on % counts
and Mr.. Howe and Mr.. Patterson also fur
nished bonds for their appearance. Three
men appeared before Judge Z. L. Water
man in county court at Newfane Monday
afternoon and pleaded guilty to numerous
counts and paid their fines which aggregat-
ed $1,000.
Mr. Shumway was fined $500 on each OF
FIVE counts for selling without authority,
and Mr.. Howe paid fine of 5000 for sell
ing on Sunday and $500 for selling without
authority Patterson was fined $500 for
selling without authority. The remaining
Is counts against Shumway were nol-pross-
ed. Had they been pressed and convictions
secured the total fines in his case would
have amounted to over 81 900 or an alter
native sentence of about 1900 days in the
house of correction. States Attorney
Frank Il. Barber represented the state and
the respondents were represented by w.
ID. Smith and r. G. Bacon OF Brattleboro.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-05-12
VERNON.

A, G. Barnes was in Keene, N. H., Tues
day.
Armon Ellingwood of Greenfield was at
his fathers over Sunday.
The ladies' circle will meet in their
rooms on Wednesday. Supper will be
served.
George Crawford of Stafford, Conn, was
weekend guest of his cousin, Mrs. Fred
Wright.
Miss Tina Streeter came from Orange,
Mass, to her mothers home Saturday re-
turning Monday.
Miss Violette Reynolds of New York
city visited her grandfather, c. Il. Davis,
Thursday of last week.
The program for the next grange meeting
is as follows Song, Mrs Stebbins; reading,
Miss Ruth Fairman; reading, Mrs. ia
quith; paper, Mrs. Tyler; song, Mrs.
Stebbins; question, Does il Pay to Beauty
the Farm House and Why?
Mrs. Celia NJ. Howe, n, who died in
Greenfield Sunday, was native of Ber-
nardston, her maiden name being Cella
NJ. Putnam. Far MANY years Mrs.
Howe was resident of Vernon, moving
to Greenfield about 10 years ago to al.
low her son, the late Warren Howe, a
travelling salesman. TO visit home more
conveniently The latter's death oc:
CURED in Oshkosh, Wis, in December,
1903 Mrs. Howe is survived by sis
ter, Miss Ellen Putnam. and brother.
Arthur II. Putnam. both of Greenfield.
Funeral services were held Wednesday
and the body was brought to Vernon
for burial
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-05-12
GUILFORD.

Mrs. C. f. Estabrook is quite feeble at
her home in Brockton, Mass.
Many young cattle have been turned out
within a week, but pastures are short from
lack of rain.
There is a possibility that A. II, Jaquith
of Vernon may move to the Wiley farm
here which he now owns, this spring.
Norma Reed, Elizabeth French Mary
Baker Richard Gale and Florence Mather
are i'll with measles. All are now GONZALES
cent.
A real estate boom seems to have struck
the southeast part of the town. Since last
September 10 places have changed hands,
few of them small in acreage but all hav-
ing buildings theron This does not in
clude the two large timber lots sold to Mr.;
Belden by the Andrews brothers. All
these transfers were between the Flagg
farm and the Joel Gaines farm on the old
stage road. The latest on the list is the
sale this week of Frank A. Johnson's farm
to Mr.. Spencer of Brattleboro. Sixty years
ago this place was owned by William Goss.
who came here from Dummerston. In 1888
Mr.. Goss sold it to Ornan Prescott, who
also came from Dummerston. His heirs
sold it in 1870 to Alonzo Weatherhead,
who sold it to Mr.. johnson.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-05-12
SOUTH VERNON.

Ida Alexander OF Dummerston is EN-,
ployed at Martin Browns.
William j. Tyler OF Dorchester, Mass,
visited his mother recently,
Mrs. Hattie Baker OF Springfield, Mass,
is at work for Mrs, j. A. Beers.
The II. & NJ. railroad force is surveying
this week in this end Of the town,
VIII Stone and Leslie Adams had new
telephones installed this week.
Mary Scott has returned from her visit
in Bristol, Conn, and Palmer, Mass.
Ethel jackson of Mortified, Mass, is
visiting her grandparents for a few days
Warren Shine moved his family back to
Vernon from Hillsboro, n. H., this week.
Rev. A. Il. Phelps has been invited TO
give the. Memorial address May % at the
Union church.
Mrs, Frank l.. Hunt and little grandson,
Lyman Adams, were guests at w. II. New.
tons last week.
The Mission circle held its annual meet.
ing and election of officers at Mrs. A. b.
Gould's Tuesday,
The subject of the Loyal Workers
meeting next Sunday is Saved by Grace.
The meeting will be led by Miss Maria
Palmer.
In the Advent church parlors next We'd.
nesday afternoon there will be mothers.
meeting and il is much desired that all the
mothers of the cradle roll class should be
present. Refreshments will be served.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-05-12

Mass, with her children, has returned
TO her home here for the summer.
Harris Brothers are painting the
buildings occupied by George Foster.
George A. Dascomb is having the
driveway to his residence concreted.
Miss Kate Grout of Fitchburg, Mass,
is with her sister. Mrs. Mary Jennison.
Mrs. Stone of Winchendon, Mass, is
boarding at Madame Fem g for few
days.
Mrs. H. X. Willard and children of
Brattleboro spent Saturday with Miss
Kellogg.
The Social Bible class was enter
tanned at Mrs. George Dascomb g Tues
day evening.
Mrs. w. II. LOOMS of Springfield,
Mass, was a recent guest Of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Still
Two new pianos have been placed in
town. one at Andus NilsOn's and one
at Duane Ellis's.
!. C. Wyman spent Saturday and
Sunday in Keene with his son, ii. A.
Wyman, and family.
Willis V. Farr of Burlington spent
Saturday night and Sunday with his
uncle, P. D. Farr, and family.
The subjects of Rev. Frederick d.
Hayward s sermons on Sunday are:
Morning. Complaint Too Common; even
ing, Little Things, So-Called. Everyone
is invited to attend.
The Westminster Aqueduct society,
at the meeting Monday evening, voted
to replace the cement pipe with a larger
iron pipe and to make other improve
ments in the care of the water supply.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. H. Walker went to
South Londonderry Wednesday accom-
panied by Mrs. F. I. Lane and Helen
Hall Mrs. Walker goes as delegate to
the Windham County Sunday School
association, which is being held there
this week. They are to be guests OF
Miss Minnie Tyler.
A very pleasant and social gathering
was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
LYNN Fullam last week Wednesday
evening, when large company was en-.
tertained andsa surprise, in the form. OF
a shower. was given to Miss Katharine
Grimes, whose engagement to Ernest
Wright was announced some time ago.
Miss Grimes is fortunate in having
large number of friends. who were, glad
to express their appreciation of her
work in the Sunday school and church
in which she has taken an active part
for several wears. Miss Grimes was the
REGIMENT of many gifts of value and
usefulness. light refreshments were
served during the evening.