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Pennsylvania.

Over in Pennsylvania an old ceremony
has just been performed. The annual
burial of Col Jim Guffy is an event. 1t
produces mixed feelings. Some men re-
joice in IL. Others are mildly sorry Still
others simply approve of it.
Judge lockwood Hoar and Ben Butler
were enemies. and took no pains to con-
ceal their feelings. either from each other
or the public. On the day Of Gen. But
ler's funeral. friend of Judge Hoar
asked him il he would attend. NO"
replied the Judge, but entirely approve
Of IT.
On the occasions when Col. Guffy il
laid to rest, some Of his opponents con-
tent themselves with approval. They
make no stir. They know the man. He
has a way Of scratching out and showing
killed dead" six or seven times since Mr..
Bryan administered on the affairs of the
democratic party. Truly, a remarkable
man.
Some people wonder what such a man
gets out Of politics. He has never sought
Office for himself. and never been sue
cessful In securing Office for others. His
campaigns have looked like expensive
dress parades.
Still, is there not something even in
dress parades? Col. Guffy has always
been well mounted. and rejoiced in his
place at the head of the procession. And
rather an interesting figure he has made.
He has had his critics. as all such men
have. Mr.. Bryan has been one of them.
It may be that this time Col. Guffy has
really been done for. New influences are
active everywhere. and In both parties.
In Pennsylvania Mr. Penrose has been
endorsed as wen as Col. Guffy.
More is known of the men who have
endorsed Penrose than Of those who have
endorsed Guffy. On the republican side
the result seems to be mere change of
bosses. On the democratic side. will it
turn out to be a mere change of AN
gels?
The role Of "angel',. In the keystone
state calls for both coin and a generous
spirit in It's use. 1t is Understood that
Col. Guffy is OUT many q pretty penny
for the pleasure he has had. But he has
had it to spend His business abilities
have brought him large returns, and he
has been able to afford the outlay.
So that, even IL he Is at last dead, Col.
Guffy will rule his angel successor or
successors from his urn. He has set the
pace-or, more properly speaking. the
price-and the establishment must be sup
ported according to previous OUTLAWS and
the expectations raised.
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BRYAN VERSUS HARMON.

From the Troy Record.
Bryan has broken out again in opposi-
ton to Judson Harmon. The Nebraskan
apparently finds it safer to attack the
last fellow. in the democratic race than to
oppose Champ Clark or woodrow wilson.
Meantime the Ohio governor goes about
his own business. seemingly undisturbed
by what is said for him or against MIN.
From the Jacksonville Times Union.
Mr.. Bryan asks Gov. Harmon II ne ad-
mits he was wrong in opposing silver IN
1896. Why doesn't he ask Gov. wilson
the same question?
From the ST. Paul Dispatch.
Col Bryan Is out trying to defeat Gov.
Harmon. The colonel has rare ability to
defeat any one except hts own opponent
on a republican ticket.
From the Cleveland Leader. %
Col Bryan demands new deal. But If
it falls to Uncle Jud Harmon 1t can
safely be assumed that he will insist on
cutting the cards.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Mr.. Bryan calls the Governor of Ohio
a dead one, but seems strangely con-
cerned over what the CORPSE may do.
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A HAPPY LIFE.

I've never called my fellow man a liar.
I've never tackled his hide upon the fence;
I've never held him up as a pariah,
Nor spouted on his lack Of common sense.
I've never had occasion TO defame him,
Nor stab him with a keen-edged verbal knife
I've never risen publicly to blame hm,
I've lived q very happy sort OF life.
I've never called bim hyp0crite or CRATER.
I've never held my brother up TO scorn
Nor made his work a cause for heartless iaughtei
The while played a solo on my horn.
I've never called him crooked in his dealings,
I've never howled about his motives bad;
I've never hurt his wife's or children's feelings.
A very pleasant stretch OF life I've had.
I've never had to term his methods vicious
Nor dig into the errors of his youth;
I've never had to call his friends pernicious .
Nor label all his statements as untruth.
I've never had to publish old time letters
Or In the slightest turmoil had to mix,
I've lived a life Of gladness, without letters,
But then I've never been In politics.
Detroit Free Press.
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UNDERWOOD OF ALABAMA

Prom the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Speaking OF accepting nominations,
Mr.. Bryan wouldn't but Mr.. Under
wood.
From the GreenvilIe News.
After reading some OF the Under
wood campaign literature. we can't
understand how Ii was that such q good
man failed to go into the ministry.
From the Council Bluffs Nonpareil.
Mr.. Underwood's strength In some
Of the southern states makes 1t quite
clear that the fellows down there
know their own.
From the Boston Globe.
BY defeating Gov Woodrow Wilson
in Mississippi. Representative Under
wood shows again that he is solid with
the solid south.
From the Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Underwood's candidacy no longer an
peals TO Champ Clarks sense of humor.
From the Syracuse Post standard w
1t is reported that Murphy Ia
yors Underwood. Mr.. Underwood. be-
ing wise politician. Is keeping it
dark
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HIS FAILING.

He has never tasted 'baccy,
He Ii always temperate,
He is never rude or quarrelsome.
And he never comes home late;
In all ways he is model
With this one dissenting Nix:
On the street car. going homeward,
He WILL talk politics.
His rating is unquestioned
As a model sort OF hub;
He's the glittering example
In the Office and the club;
But when he hits the street car
At Just seventeen to six
His goodness is forgotten,
For he WILL talk politics.
He is good for blocks on iron
And for miles on Schedule x:
He will ride beyond his corner
And talk back the other way;
II matters not the subject,
Be IL lead OF tin or bricks,
It's q mania most distressing,
For he WILL talk politics.
Denver Republic,
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The Colonel and q Boss

Cox. I'm out here humping the bosses.
You don't mind?'
Not at ALL colonel Help yourself SO
far as I'm concerned. I'm used to IL
I've been thumped for years. from. soda
TO hook, from hades to breakfast"
You see. old man, It's part of the
game. The people like the sport All
seasons are open for hunting bosses
But you ought not TO play fayorites
colonel"
I'm obliged TO. A man-even q re.
former-must consider his own. Why
should / thump those bosses who are
working for me?"
Did the bosses YOU are now humping
refuse TO work for your
mo. That is TO say. there were no ne.
gotiations on the subject. But / gave
them time 10 decide. and when | saw
they were not for me, / put them dowI
n against me. and opened fire. Lorimer
Pen-ose, Gallinger. Cannon and the resi-
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Base Ball and Betting.

From every side rises a protest against
the activities of the professional gam
blers who have undertaken to include the
game Of base ball once more among their
agencies for the regularly organized laying
OF wagers. Time was. a good many years
ago. when the daily base ball games were
for six months In the year quoted in pro-
fessional gambling odds freely and open
ly, and under the influence OF this ele-
ment the game degenerated until II well
nigh lost favor with the public. The at
tendance fell of. and instead Of drawing
thousands daily the games were wit
messed by hundreds, who were in large
measure layers OF bets They bet on not
only the result of the game, but the re-
suit of each inning and the nature Of the
next play. They made combination books
on the results in different cities. The bet
ting system was as highly organized as
the poolroom has been Of late years, with
the horse races as the particular means
of exciting the cupidity OF gamblers.
1t Is to the credit Of those who have
managed the base ball business In this
country that they have with remarkably
few exceptions been free from the sus-
picion Of catering to or winking at the
enterprise of the gambling element. They
wisely decided, a long time ago. to put
a stop 10 open betting at the games. In
the big league" circuits betting has been
until comparatively recently virtually un-
noticeable in the ball parks. Lately, how
ever. the professional gamblers have been
working their way back into this field
until there is now grave danger Of a re-
vival of the evil which once so nearly
put base ball entirely out of business. An
enterprise has been discovered that has
been selling pool tickets on the games in
the American. National and International
leagues. offering prizes for those who
made the highest combination score OF
guesses on the outcome OF the games dur
ing each week. the tickets selling at IL
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An Outbreak Of Petty Crime.

Either people are becoming very
careless in the handling of their valu-
ables, or else Washington is suffering
from exceptional inflows of thieves
from outside or an outbreak OF activ-
ity on the part of the local pilferers.
The news columns of The Star are UNI
usually rep1ete with reports OF petty
thefts. robberies from the person and
housebreakings. Seldom has there
been such stream of announcements
Of this character. While the individual
losses are comparatively small, the ag-
gregate is mounting high and a word
Of admonition to both the people and
to the police is In season. 1t behooves
every one to take special precautions at
time like the present, when thieves
are exceptionally active to put into
places Of safe-keeping articles OF value
that are not of immediate use. t.
carry nothing about the person that
Is not required for present need. to
keep firm grip on all reticules or
purses-in short. to be on guard against
pickpockets, sneaks and burglars. Ger
tain recent happenings have indicated
that locks are of little value in protect
ing the house from intrusion, but locks
can be changed and other precautions
may be taken in case 1t Is necessary
to leave valuable goods on the prem
Uses.
No clear reason appears for the un-
usual outbreak Of petty crime here at
this time. There is no lack Of employ
ment for able-bodi.sd men. and mild
season has begun. Possibly the city
is suffering from the attentions Ct the
shutters, who move back and forth
across the country with the seasonal
changes, and who are Just now. per-
haps. on their way north after sojourn :
ing in the south. II so, 1t is in order
to call upon the police to keep a closer
watch on incoming trains and to scru-
tinize new arrivals. In any event, 1t
would be reassuring to find the num-
Der of arrests for thievery equaling
the number Of robbery reports for a
few DAYS.
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The blacksmith pays the grocer and the
grocer pays the freight
On the goods he brings to town.
The butcher pays the tailor for a coat
that's up-to-date.
Though he pays 1t with frown.
The tailor takes the money and he buys
a horse and cart,
And when the horse goes lame
He has to pay the blacksmith ere he
makes another start.
It's an interesting game!
Now X is selling things to Y and sells
things to z.
During all the busy year.
z starts in with the alphabet and sells
to A and B.
It's system very clear.
And everybody says the others prices
are too great
And says they ought to fall:
Each human being seems to find him.
self an ultimate
Consumer. after all! $4,000
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Captured by
the Guard.

Lieut. Raymond of the S8th New York
Regiment, while in the discharge OF his
duty yesterday morning as an officer Of
the provost guard, halted a man on e
street between 18th and 18th streets
wearing the uniform of an officer of the
United States Army. He had no pass,
and the absence Of shoulder straps. COM
mission or discharge or any other paper
showing him to belong or to have belonged
to any regiment in the service made
Lieut.. Raymond suspicious. and he ar
Sans blue Goth and brass buttons with
out authority. The man gave his name
as r. r. Mcbride. lieutenant in the I'D
Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers.
While the lieutenant was engaged In ex-
aiming the pass of soldier who at that
moment passed. Lieut.. Mcbride bolted In
an endeavor to escape. Lieut.. Raymond
gave chase, and with the assistance Of a
police officer found the gay Lieut. Nc
gambling establishment on street He
was again taken in custody and closely
grasped by the police officer, lest he
should again make off, was escorted
down E street and through Pennsylvania
avenue to the central guardhouse. where
he gave his name as Lieut.. s. j. Murphy,
and this time asserted that he belonged
to the list Pennsylvania Regiment He
was placed in confinement to await fur
Their action Of the provost marshal. Capt
Sherwood, who commands at the central
guardhouse afterward discovered that
the man belonged to Bakers California
Regiment. His regiment is not now in
this vicinity, and perhaps the officer will
be glad to learn its whereabouts"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-12

Had not Woodrow Wilson devoted his
talents to education and craftsmanship
he might have become one Of our great
est ad writer's He knows how to pre-
pare striking material and is alert in
rejecting mediums not adapted to his
interests.
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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHLANDER JOHNSON.
Icebergs of the Highway.

1T is an exceedingly good rule to re-
quire every automobile to have a horn or
bell" said the cautious man.
YES" replied Mr.. Chuggins; but
we ought to go further and have an
alarm clock on every brick wagon to
keep the driver awake"
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Times keep moving. Nobody hears
now OF when grandma danced the
minuet. but in comparatively short
time they will sing about when grand
ma danced the turkey trot"
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Insinuation.

'.Posterity will build monument to
that man." said the admiring constituent.
'Tn tell you what would please him
more, ~ replied Senator Sorghum. Build
something now, and give him lQok1in
on the contract"
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TIN order to avoid delays on account Of
eersonai absence letters to THE STAR should
rot be addressed to any individual connected
with the once: but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department, according
70 tenor CT purpose.
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Nature Through a Monocle.

The leaves are on the trees SO gay.
In autumn they will 60 away.
They will be back. by Jove, next spring
Each year 1t is the same old thing.
A leaf once fastened on tree
Should try to stay there, don't you see!
The way they're popping to and fro
Il trying to the nerves, you know.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-12

In spite of certain discouraging COM
ments on their efforts. Henry Waiter
son and George Harvey have refrained
from enrolling themselves as students
in a school of journalism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-12

A scientist claims to have discovered
400 different kinds of fieas. Some of
the things that seem to amuse scientists
are past understanding!
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The idea that judge might prefer to
figure in important activities scarcely
In keeping with his official dignity is at
the bottom of the entire Shakespeare
Bacon controversy
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Mr.. Aldrich has declined to commit
himself to any theory that half-cent
and three-cent pieces will help much in
solving banking and currency problems.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-12

The candidate who is appealing in
matter of fact way to the plain sense
of the common people should avoid
getting excited himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-12

Numerous democrats are beginning to
wonder whether w. j. Bryan has begun
to organize an overwhelming demand for
himself.
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public affairs?"
Law, nov' replied the quiet woman.
I've had trouble enough reforming one
man. let alone a whole political party"
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Perhaps 1t is fortunate for Gov. Har-
mons career that the energetic Mr..
Bryan did not select Ohio as his resi-
dence.
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The vindictiye sentiments developed
make IL plain that there will not be
frazzles enough TO go round.
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The first straw hat does not look as
funny as the derby that hangs over
into hot weather.
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Neutrality
Of Powers.


forbid II. would be partition. Today
Crete and Roumelia are exposed to that
eventuality.
If the members Of the committee were
aware of the real situation, they would
abstain from further influence In the
affairs of government and occupy them
selves only with useful works. IL they
do not 1t Is certain that soon a counter
revolution will crush out the actual
despotism, and that with the participa-
ton of the imperial army. as In the case
of the despotism of the ancient regime.
be opposed to the unjust aggression OF
Italy, that fact will not modify the
actions of government. Germany will
sustain the interest of Italy and Austria.
her allies. Nothing should be neglected.
therefore, to induce England to abandon
her neutrality and maintain the rights OF
Turkey.
Kiamil Pacha believes that the moment
Is favorable to establish an understanding
with England, but that is subordinate to
the suppression of the committee Of union
and progress and the re-establishment OF
the constitutional regime.
Kiamil Pacha In conclusion insists upon
the formation OF a committee to prevent
the ruin and partition OF Turkey.
II Is not impossible that kiamil Pacha's
sanction of the powers and first of all
of Russia, and with the object of strength
ening Intervention which will permit Tur-
key to acknowledge the loss OF the Tri-
politan in order to save Turkey.
GIL CHAILLE-LONG.
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Bonci claims that cold he caught
while travelling on a railway cost him
$50, 900. grand opera tenor talks big
figures as naturally as a high fnancier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-12

The properly respectful and well
regulated family, recognizes the fact
that every day is Mothers day"
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The relations of Brandt to the peniten-
tiary may be described as those of an
in-and-outer
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A Generalization.

demagogue?"
"A demagogue, my son. Is a smart,
ready talker. who belongs to a party
you're not in
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Like all the other state societies. this
has for its object the same principles OF
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The Dardanelles dates from the treaty
Of Belgrade, in 1870. which closed the
Black sea to the Rus
Closing of SLAMS. but which. thirty
Dardanelles. nrsneS - them bv The
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Oregon
Country.

nent people. such as Senator George r.
Chamberlain and Col j. A. Straight. One
of the members, Max Pracht, has the
distinction of being native of the orig
inal Oregon country as, well as the
owner of one of the finest peach orchards
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-12

A news paragraph in The Star Of Ma,
10, 1852, affords an excellent ILLUSTRATION
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FIFTY YEARS AGO
In THE STAR

Information with reference to the state
OF the Confederate forces was sought by
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Kiamil Pacha declares that the dim
culties and perils Of government are due
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The neutrality of England, France and
Russia against the aggression of Italy ID
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The bombardment and occupation Of the
Island OF Rhodes by An Italian fleet or
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The aims and objects of the original
Mississippi Association, briefly stated,
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Italy, it must be confessed. has con-
Quoted her operations, down to the past
week, with careful regard
Chou0e ~ IN the sensitive feelings of
Abilene weekly reflector., 1912-10-10
TURKEY CREEK.

Miss Daisy Cooper returned on
Tuesday last from an extended visit
in Nebraska.
| Mrs. Victoria Haslouer and baby
are enjoying visit with relatives
at Hope.
Misses Nola and Esther AusselI
are here from Waverly for a couple
weeks visit with friends.
Miss Emma Hansen was at home
over Sunday.
Misses Lille Nemechek and Anna
Haslouer visited Garfield school on
Thursday.
Tom Ballantyne spent Sunday
evening in this vicinity.
Clarence Paul IL working for MT
Schwenderer of Navarro this week
Meetings closed at Miller on
Tuesday evening, last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Nemechek and
daughter, Pearl. we're Sunday al
ternoon guests at Mr.. Paurs.
WIN. gtice's and Arthur Baird't
were guests on Sunday Of Jas. War
ner and family.
Misses Anna Olsen, Nola and Es-
ther Russell spent Monday In Enter
urrise. guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ross
Berry. :
Miss Katherine Carsten left on
Tuesday for few weeks stay with
Mrs. Schwendener Of Navarro.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Olsen and fam
ily entertained large number OF
friends on Sunday.
P. M. Nemechek and family are
moving to Abilene this week.
This vicinity was well represented
at the fair on Thursday.
Miss HedwIg schmutz and pn-
pills Of Eureka school enjoyed q
quarter holiday In the form Of q
picnic in the woods Friday. The
occasion was q ferewell surprise
eiven in honor Of Misses Grace ana
Pearl Nemechek.
H. Paul again held his usual
place as gate keeper at the fair
grounds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith, Mrs. West
over and Miss Iris Topliff were
walnut gathering near Enterprise
Tuesday.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1912-10-10

The fair was we'll attended from
these parts.
A number from here attended the
Dunkard love feast at Buckeye Sat
urday and Sunday.
A reorganization OF the stock
holders OF the Navarro hall took
place on Saturday evening.
Mrs. A. X. Bassler who has been
on the sick list is slowly improving.
Mrs. Ida Diehl was down from
Abilene visiting relatives over Sun
day.
Walter Engle's took dinner at c.
B. Fullington's Sunday
Seats are now on sale for the
lecture course. The first number
comes on Oct. %.
The Dunkard love feast will be
held at Navarro October 1914.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1912-10-10
DONEGAL.

A. L. shank and family spent
Sunday in Abilene.
Mrs. NJ. B. Fuller left Thursday
for FIoresviIle, Texas, TO visit her
sister, MrA 8. o. Zook-
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. .osborg Of sa-
lima spent Sunday At J. 8. Kaus'
mans.
Miss Hedwig schmutz who teach
a. the Eureka school called ct J. n.
EneIe's Sunday afternoon.
Lester Hoffman Of D. c. H. s. and
Mabel Hoffman Of A. H. s. spent
sunday at home.
Fred Hoffman's spent Sunday az
teruoon at Homer Hoffman's.
3. s. Engle and z. @. Engle
Of Abilene we're in this vicinity FRI
day.
Miss Margaret Mize who teaches