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The evening world., 1913-08-12
Copyright. 1918. by NIX. tly CoJ

SYNOPSIS or PREcEDING CHAPTERS;
Yrs .ros Srme 10 an m.r; Enyssap ssas LYING d.Ss M
., vI :T absent. minded Old merchant. Many esstiy
:, IT,t. ,,lne I,u,e. The iaesents' value exc,es
the cupid',y of lack Doogan. clever ihief. .So.
,sonr, To steal them. Tuo2an eniislA tiw aid os
Nell Jones, a girl To whom he 4, engaged. II Is
TO be their last robbery, and they intend to marry
lady's maid st the Carn'. I'm the morning ~ the
wedding clnney neryously asks his best man. "
lr. Willotglby. II II Ia ssfe for him 10 marry.
fearing lest an eccentric unclcs mental fsilings
may have been Inherited by him On the form u
She steak Q ruby from among the presents.
,irney Telephones to Police Headauarep for .
the library safs for him bundle Of bonds, We'd.
Ing present for Nsdse. Doosan T. admitted -
whom Cliiney has telepsoned arrives, Nc IN me,
BY Nell who introducss I~ogan rs "ciuney. :.
hogan gets rid Of ThomreOn by a rtse. and
then introduces himself TO Cluney as the detec-
tive the bridegroom has sent for. cluney beer
Doogan To watch him and to curb any tendency
on his part toward kleptomAnia.
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Stop Theft ~ % Sss9t 4a4gssex @ !e T. ,!ss $smzE %

I'm afraid I'm going to be very
hard case for you" oh erved Cluney.
Hard? You're the softest case l ever
struck"
"You mean to BAY there are others
like mc?"
''The penitcntiary In full Of them"
Doogan assured him. Then. as they
heard voices outside one OF the doors.
he added quickly: II know place to
hide. That closet"
'iiush' whispered Cluney, taking
Doogan's elbow. Here's the family.
Change the subject"
The door to the other part OF the
house opened, and In came Mr.. and Mrs.
Carr. Madge. Caroline. Joan. Dr.
Wilioughby and Mr.. Spealn. the min
lister. As they entered they saw James
Cluney shake Jack Doogans hand
heartily, while he laughed and said:
We'll. well. Jack. I'm awfully glad
you're here. Just In tim. ~ see your
old pal marred-Just in r>--."
II wouldn't have mise 1t for any
thing" declared Doogan,
James" said Mrs. Carr. addressing
Cluney "weve given up the search for
the bracelet. The minister Insists that
the ceremony he performed at once"
Yes. I must get away, have
another wedding, you know put In
Mr.. Spelsn.
Yes, yes" assented Cluney. But
first want to introduce my Old friend,
Mr.. Jack Doogan." Then. including all
the others in wide sweep of his arm,
he introduced them: MY wife-to-be, her
mother. her sister. her other sister the
minister who is going to do Il. her
father and Dr. Willoughby."
How are you?' inquired Doogan.
breezlly. turning to Dr. Willoughhy
"who Is he?" whispered the doctor to
Cluney.
"Hu.h! The detective" replied
Cluney, also In a whisper.
"Tickled to dcath"' remarked MIR.
Doogan Ia Madge. as she gave him her
hand. Then, holding out his hand to
the dignihed Mrs Carr, he chirped:
How are you. mother?'
Mrs. Carr ignored the preferred hand.
and Madge explained: "Sho's a little
deaf. Mr., Doogan."
"Ah. yes" rejoIned Doogan. She's
blind. too. amt she? Hello, cutey." ne
added TO Caroline.
My names Caroline" volunteered the
young lady thus called,
That so? How are you. Carrie7 And
this is the minister eh" Well, how's
the dominie"' And before the scan
Aalized Mr.. Spelain could resent the
familiarity with which Doogan took mis-
hand. that unabashed individual had
seized the rather limp paw Of Mr.. Carr
and asked him. with mock sympa ny.
"What's the matter. govsrnoy: Have
yev broke yeuy WSistr
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whats gone now!" asked Cluney.
faintly.
All my beautiful wedding presents'
walled Madge.
Everybody In the house must ne
searched'' proclaimed Mr.. Carr sternly.
Hide the bracelet! Hide H. whis-
pered cluney to Doogan.
but MIR JACK poosan needed no shch
ADVICE. hs glanced about ior con.
sehieht place To put the bracelet ana
iound MT carr by MS S'ne' Win ono
o. ms coat-pockeus hahdy. so 'n.o
Mr. carr. eoat-pocKe' ne cropped the
bracelet do'ns u so sk'i,u'iy that no
one saw H-ieaSt OF all MI carr MN
seir'
Everybody ought to be searched
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demanded DooEsn. frowntnG and taking
the whole matter upon his shoulder.
Not exactly suspicious" answered
Madge. "But'-
shes a strange sirl." supplied xrs
Carr.
HIM said DoosAn. Then. to Nell.
msgisterially: Let me look et your
eyes. All! They're beautiful eyes. Now
show me your hands. I'm! Um" he
continued as he took one Of Seh's soft
hands In his big paw and gently pressed
the fingers. unobserved by the others.
while he inspected the palm. Not =
line OF crime. Nothing but Innocence.
simplicity and honesty. III stake my hfe
on her. I have made q study Of crimi-
nails for years. Haven't !. Ciunsv7"
On. yes-for years and years." cor-
roborated Cuney. hastily.
"A detectiver" queried Mr.. Carr.
In self-defense.' was Doogan's
prompt reply, as he kept hold of Nelrs
hand with an air of dismissing her,
I'm very much obliged to you, my
girl" he told her. Hope I may be able
10 do AS much for you some day Keep
your eyes open. and you may be able to
relieve the family OF . great deal"
Thank YOU. sir. responded Nell a.
che left the room.
"Now that we have cleared the nalSS
We w.. have 10 20 over that grOuuD
again" observed Doogan. comfortably
How about the other iadiesf Are they
above suspiotonT
Certainly snapped DR.. wiiloughby.
'Of course!" declared Cluney.
Very WELL" nodded poogan. Thea
it's up to ~ four men. Does any one
care to search msf" Adding. before
anybody could speak. "Nof All right!
Have you any objections to my searohs
Ing you. doctorr'
"This 10 IN tnsult'" eavhsd DR. Wvl.
ioughby.
Merely 80 . natter Of terra" pse.
tested DooOAA. ~ tAsusht we'd ~
sgrssd."
I'm willing" lselassa ~. Carr. y
. rl - cassnsseS --~
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Summer
Tho bracelet, / didn't take the
Play Of tie Same Title 4

Tho bracelet! didn't take the
bracelet
"Oh. excuse me. I thought you did"
Tho old gentleman was still gazing
suspiciously at his son-in-la w-elect when
Mr.. Spelain hustled toward tho door.
saying: you'll have to hurry. good peo-
pie. I must keep that other appoint
Inent OF mime
Very we'll! We're coming. Mr..
spelain." answered Mrs. Carr. Come
90 right along" called out Ciun.y.
MIR. DooSsn and l will be there d4reot-
ly."
The others all went out. but Mr..
Carr paused long enough to give James
Cluney another sharp glance. as ne
said: "Ifs funny what became Of that
bracelet"
Now" said Cluney to Doogan, when
they were alone. How the devil did
that trumpet get into my pocket?"
Don't try to kid me-" returned
Doogan. you must have put II there"
What N the bracelet should turn up
In the same way" muttered James
Cluney. as he thrust his hand into hi<
overcoat pocket. Then, with q howl. he
was In his fingers. Good Lord! Here
IL is!'
'Keno!" calculated DooGan.
"Oh, my poor head" moaned Cluney.
What shall ] do with it?"
give II to me. I'll take care Of IT,
said Doogan. taking the bracelet and
putting II In his pocket. That's what
I'm here for"
"Thanks"
Don't mention IT," responded Doo-
gan.
"Holb on" exclaimed Chney. AZ a
sudden thought came to him. This
overcOat wasn't In this room when the
bracelet was lost. II WAS hanging IN
the clOthes-prsss outside. What do
you make of that?"
Don't make anything Of a." was
Doogsn's brief rejoinder. come on
Let's get In before they suspect u.s.
"You'n stick by me. won't you?'
asked Cluney. as no took on his over
coat and laid It on a chair.
Sure thing"
"I'll make II worth your while"
"you bet you win" observed Doogar
emphaticslly 10 himself.
There was a sudden outbreak oi
excited voices outside In the hall. ant
the whole family. with Dr. Wilioughb,
and the minister. came surging into tn,
room, boiling over with excitement,
James. James" screamed Madge
"The house has been robbed"
Yes. robbed" squeaked Mrs. Carr
"Oh. dsarr'
"RobSsdr calculated Doogsn. In I
sentineingly incrsdulous toa@
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les. wore COLeB0
~ chums-sin't we. LooneyT'
"cluney" CORRECTED Msdge and Caro-
In" together.
Yes. Cluney - Cluncy!" whispered
James cluney to Doogan. savagcly.
Then, aloud, he explained, with a forced
laugh: "Looney! liza. ha; That's the
nickname l had when We were at col
lege.'
ITS most annoying" broke In Mrs,
Carr, Il can't hear a word without my
ear-trumpet." ssynl
"Your car-trumpct?' exclaimed Clu-
ney. lie stopped and a nameless terror
crept over his face.
What's the matter. James," queried
Madge, solicitously.
Good Lord was all he said. But
from his coat pocket. whore he had
thrust his hand as he laughed. he slowly
drew forth the esr-irumpet.
There was a chorus OF "The ear
trumpet" and then Mrs. Carr. glarinE
at James Cluhcy. asked:
James, what's the meaning Of thls?'
II don't know" replied cluney. hope
lessly,
81 can eKplain"' interposcd Doogan.
with a loud laugh. "It's a Joke"
"a Joke?" frowned Mrs. Carr.
Yes. Iia. ha. ha' Steal someth ng
from your motncr-in-law on your we'd
ding day-good luck IIa. ha"'
lie gave Madgc "A jocular slap on the
back. but Immediately begged her par
don. saying that he had mistaken her
for Mr.. Cluney.
You know that joke about stealing
from your mother-in-law. don't YOU
Clunoy?" he went on,
"tertainIy.' assented cluney. IT'S a
superstition, Iia, ha""
"Wcu, | don't see anything funny
about it," declared Mrs. Carr with much
stiffness.
mo-" queried Cluney.
NO Most emphatlcally no." insisted
Mrs. carr.
well, perhaps you're right" said
cluney. with sudden seriousness. az Mrs
Carr and her daughters gathered about
the mini ster.
Say, James whispered Mr, Carr u
cluney. what did you DO with tn,
hyseslstr
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q
a
The silver Wedding not only hpy wooden affair but
lighter
is 4 was OF words.
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YOU gave me?"
Never mind the card" interrupted
Doogsn. Call me anything. Call me
DOogan--Jack Doogan."
''Doogan? All right! Now. another
thing: This Is my wedding day, aud
you are here to attend the ceremony.
Do you follow me-"
sure! III follow yrS all over the
house"
That's the idea"
That's funny" observed Doogan.
This is my wedding day. too"
rs 1t? You don't find yourself TAX
Ing things uncOnsciously, do you?'
II never take things unconsciously,"
declared Doogan. with a slight smile.
1T seems l do" said Cluney. shaking
his head.
Gee! What an aiibi."
"HuhT
"Huh? I didn't say anything"
"Iie didn't say anything muttered
Cluney. "Oh. I'm hearing things. |
surely am"
"You mean to say you take things
without knowing you do it?' asked
Doogan, who wanted to be sure of his
ground.
Evidently"
Look here" said Doogan, with SUD.
den apprehension. III anything IL lost
they won't blame II on me. will they
Nov. don't you worry about that.
PIP
''oss, what Q cinch!" chuckisd Doc.
gaA ~ himsel&
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from Seville. that. ono day on snteein
work on his own portrait. the king
took the paint brush from the artists
hand and painteA the red cross OF saRtl.
ago on the breast OF tho likeness. thrs
creating the painter . knight and gran.
dee OF Spain.
80. now. the pretty Juana began 10
mix In high society. This was an age
OF great elaboration OF drcAs and OF
wondrous toilet arts. A famous decora-
ton that went by the name Of ARGUE
busade" was greatly estesmed by
Juana as well as by other grand danes
Of the day. II was made Of dried tops
Of balm. caiamint. fennei. hyssop. mar
joram. rosemary, sage. savory. thyme
and wormwood. together with fresh
leaves OF basil. angelica and lavender
flowers distilled with alcohol. This was
said TO have a wonderful effect upon .
| brunette complexion and was taken In
lternally a. \ sort Of beauty cordial.
Milk OF almonds was another beau
tifier IN vogue at tho Spanish Court. Il
was made from bitter almonds pounded
10 q paste and Sixed with rose wates
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Natural Question.

@UTsIDE It was showing hard and
the teacher thought It her duty
~ to warn her charges.
Boys and girls should be very careful
to AVOID colds at this time" she said
solemnly. II had darling little brother
only seven years old. One day he went
out In the snow with his new sled and
caught cold. Pneumonia set In and In
three days he was dead"
A hush fell on the schooiroom; then q
youngstsr In the back row stood up and
asked:
"Whsr6s his slsdr'
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TWo Young Men.

II. f." writes: II am rather FOND of
certain young man. but though no
has taken me out a few times he does
not make engagements ahead. l have
chances TO 20 out with another Young
man Should accept tho latter's in
vitations?
Certainly. since you are not engaged.
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Unkind Gossip.

u. M writes: II have paid atten-
tion to a girl for six months. and by
words and actions she shows that she
loves me. Friends of mine have told
me some unpleasant stories about her.
Will you advise me what to do?''
II YOU love the Girl you should tell her
frankly what you have heard and ac-
cept her explanation.
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Then Mr.. Jack DOogan beamed around
him benovently and observed to the
company In general:
We'll. now that I've met everybody.
l feel right ut home"
And he looked IT,
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you n 6

Jwo woman aoOu,
to be mar
ried should not
consider that she
is accepting q
sin g c u r G. Sha
should realize that
she has a Job 10
hold down,
II II Is a mans
duty to ear n
money for the
purchase OF the
raw materials to
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Betty Vincent's
Advice to Lovers

attentions and win out over the other
man.
- b." writes: ~ young lady and
l parted some time ago. but l still
care for her. Recently an affliction
came to her and sent her my SYM
pathy. She thanked me for my kind
ness. DO YOU think there 10 a chance
Of reconciliation"
An excellent chancA
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The Hedseville Edition
a. 0.S> A>lkL.


Copyright. 1913. By Ths Press Publish
\ 4 Rs. HARSH says that her husband
Vk isn't any worse than before they
were married: she just understands him
better.
A r hrst Mr.. Derks. showed the effects
~ Of DR.. watts treatment. but now
he is looking better.
HYIHDN wtllie Bolts went fishing
w yesterday he stopped the clock -
night wouldn't come on 30 fast.
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ns Co. tho Nsw Yost EvsaiHs wosidb.
7 AwYER RASP says that the avos.
l. axs mans VERBAL contract i@'s
worth the paper It 10 written on.
XIHbN = man goes to The trouble y
w think up dosen excuses for stay.
ing out at night his wife should be kind
enough to believe n ieast one OF then
n nEv. FROST says that too many
n people are doing their best q -
the worst they can. q.
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Locke's aimless little play. This time
Belasco had not been called In consul-
tation, as In The Case OF Becky" and
an attempt to create a musical at
mosphere similar TO that OF THE Cll-
max" failed because only one member
Of the string quartet that came to
practice" and remained to wrangle
knew how to play.
II IL not uncommon for an actor u
blow his own horn, but to see Thomas
A. Wise claspins a tuba, no less, in
. moment that called for tenderness
when the daughter took her leave was
. rare and incongruous sight. At other
times Mr.. Wise picked earnestly and
patiently at a zither. leaving us to Judge
II was not his favorite instrument. to
say the least. Occasionally he lost his
German dialect as completely as his
temper, but his performance on the
whole was marked by that beaming
good nature which always makes US
warm toward him and a sense OF char
acterization that was at least equal to
the authors. The wonder Is he man
aged to make as much Of the part as
he did. for except in the beginning OF
the first act and at the end OF the play
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his DEATH
studio n.ds veasues
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CHAPTER XIV.
It W0s q Joke.

. you're an old friend Of Mr..
Cluncy. Mr., DOogan?" OBJ
served Madgc.
Yes. We're college
chums-ain't We. LooneyT
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To Win Her.

p. W." writes; Il am In love with
a <giri OF seventeen and think che
Cares for me. But she also goes oui
occasionally with another young man
Shall discontinue going with herr"
Most certainly not. Rsdoub's you'
t.E-AsA
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Beauty Secrets
9% % sa.ss OF Famous Women
wedd.
TIE "AROUEBUSA DE" or SENORA VELASQUHZ.


MI
AVA
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CHAP1kR XIV.
tContinued.J
CrOss-PurpOses.

.RPLENDID! Now III intro
ducs you to the family as
an old friend OF mine.
Let's see, your name Is
- where's that card
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CHARLES DARNTON.

HERE We'd
tha when old
saddle-maker
send unwinsy swallowed pill drinking
depended pill
worked only change for the And the of Iudws
In "A
vital part he heard
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-08
WESTMINSTER WEST.

George Harlow of Boston is visiting
the home of his uncle, Arthur Harlow
Hugh Houghton, second son of Mr.
and Mrs. Bert IToughton, is i'll with
pneumonia.
A large number from this place at
tended the Fourth of July celebration
at Saytons River.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Campbell and
little son and maid are staying a few
weeks at F. G. Campbell's.
Rev. Daniel Mcintyre s two brothers
and their families of North Adams.
Mass, were guests at the parsonage
from Friday to Sunday.
F. R. Chapman went to Windham
Saturday in his automobile to take
Mrs. Hart of Saxtons River, a trained
nurse, to care for his mother, who has
been i'll several weeks He was accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs j. L. Ormsbv.
At the Fourth of July sports in Sax
tons River the tug of war contest was
won by the Westminster West team.
Henry Harlow took first prize in the
100 yard dash, also first in the 220
yard dash. Lawrence Harlow won first
prize in the so yard dash, second prize
in the potato race and second prize in
the sack race.
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Well Advertised Results.

Il snail not occupy my time by emu
merating what has been done in the
Philippines along those lines, for moth
ing about the islands is better known
in the United States and the rest of the
world that these so called accomplish
ments of the Philippine government
Government officials and private per-
sons, supporters of this policy, have
filed official documents, books. maya
zines, newspapers and what not with
detailed accounts of the wonders done
since American occupation, always Civ
Ing the whole credit to American Off
Gals and using this tale as strong ar
gument for the perpetual preservation
both of the regime and the individuals
In office who claim the responsibility
for such wonderful improvements.
Far be it from me to minimize the
merit in this respect of those whose
policy l am now discussing But is it
fair TO forget that nothing could have
been done in the islands without the
enthusiastic cooperation of the Fill
Pine people? Who paid and is paying
for these Improvements? Who has
made them? Would any increase in
our trade have been possible had we
not titled the soil and multiplied our
production? You boast yourselves. and
rightfully so, with having done in the
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-08
PHILIPPINES
DELEGATE QUEzON
Ex-President Taft and Bishop
Brent Also Express
Their Views.

they would prefer to continue to be
the wards of this great nation.
ION the 18th of next August the
United States will have been in the
Philippines for fifteen years, and on
that same date thirteen years of I'M
broken peaceful domination by this
country over the islands will have
elapsed. During all this time the poll
cy of material development has been
consistently pursued. Although at the
cost of increasing our taxes, besides
bonding ourselves and our sons, the
government succeeded in providing the
islands with more and better schools,
more and better means of communica-
ton, and our trade has increased man
fold.
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FREEDOM FOR THE
THE PLEA OF
Force Alone Can Keep the
Islands In Subsection,
He Declares.

n INDEPENDENCE for the Philip
pines, and that in the near future,
n was the plea made by Manuel
Quezon, delegate in congress from
the islands, at the first annual gath
ering of the Philippine society, held
recently in New York city. Quezon
pleaded earnestly for the freedom of
his country, declaring that his people
were progressive and able to govern
themselves. He said emphatically that
force, and force alone, could keep the
Filipinos in subsection and gave these
as his closing words:
"If you want to have a good market
in the Philippines, if you want to exer-
else there the influence of your min
listers and priests, if you want your in
situations admired, if you want to gain
our love, there is only one policy that
can accomplish this-that of immedi-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-08
FREE CLOTHES FOR OFFICIAL,
Paris Just Learns 1t Has to Dress the
Councils President

A surprising perquisite of the presi-
dent of the municipal council of Par
Is, France. is that he be presented with
a complete clothing outfit, from under
vest to frockcoat, Immediately after
his election
This amazing fact, just disclosed for
the first time after the election of
Chassaigne Goyon as president, has
caused some indignation in Paris. for
1t is the ratepayers who foot the bill
Tor this gift, which is a relic of less
enlightened days.
Not only did NJ. Goyon receive fan
nels, shirt, trousers, a coat. n vest
q silk hat, socks and boots. but. as q
mark of the councillors special apnre-
citation, box of scented toilet soan
and a quart bottle of eau de cologne
were also sent to him, for all of which
the ratepayers viii be called upon to
pay.
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ately taking the steps for the speedy
granting of Philippine independence"
EXPresident William II. Taft also
spoke at the meeting, the text Of his
remarks being a defense Of his partys
policy in respect to the islands. An
other distinguished speaker was Bish-
op Charles II. Brent of the Episcopal
church, who has spent ten years in the
far east. He expressed it as his con-
viction that self government for the
FflipinOs was inevitable, but that it
ought not to come now.
II desire complete liberty in the Phil
ippines," he said, "but l think the
United States ought to proceed with
caution"
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A Full Grown PEOPLE.


This simply shows that we should
not be considered as wards, because
we are full grown, responsible people.
Just see and compare what progress
has been made by your real wards in
this country, for whose welfare and
prosperity you are more in duty bound
TO look after because they are also
Americans. The Indians and the ne
groes have had all the advantages of
your initiative, of your help, of your
personal example, of your unlimited
resources. They are here living in the
midst of your wonderful civilization
Yet how much have they progressed?
How many generations have you been
taking care of them? Does not the
contrast of what has been accomplish
ed in the Philippines emphatically
demonstrate that the eNects obtained
are due to the existence in this case
of progressive, intelligent peorse,
alive to their responsibilities and
rights?
1T is evident that you nor anybody
else could do anything for us without
ouI own cooperation, because no one
can be helped if he does not help him.
self also, but 1t is not proved that we
could not have done the same thing
that has been done in the last decade
without the blishment of Ameri-
San sovereignty in the islands But
let me return to my point: l was say
Ing that the material development poll
cy has been going on for the last thir-
teen years. Yet the predicted salts
faction of the Filipinos has not ap-
peared anywhere. and there are no
signs of 1t appearing in the far distant
horizon.
In 1908 the then governor general
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Don't brag- about yourself; jolly
others into doing it for you.
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The Better Method.

DE man dat tries to please every
body" said Uncle Eben, "ain't CINE to
git along nigh so well as de man who
squares up TO de world an gifts every
body tryin' to please him"
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Political arguments lose us more
friends than they gain votes.