Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-13

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Light doused in 1862"
mark Hanna wanted no light on the
Gold Coast"
But how could ships come safe to
port without light?
They didn't said Champ. Look! The
c. o. P liner Taft is but hulk on Pro-
lection Rock
The mizzentop of the brig Progressive
scarce shows above Bull Moose shoal."
1.-The swift clipper Uncle Joe lies
whitening on the strand"
'.All wrecks; all lost for lack OF light
You mean for lack of cash.
"Shiyer my timbers. It's been a black
coast
a black coast for black deeds The
wreckers have been busy here for yaarS
and yaars''
But they are gone noW-ned before US
honest coaSt-guardS.
Penrose Smoot on Hand.
BE not so sure Who did I see in
Port Revenue but today
We'll. Mr. Dockstader, III bite: who
did you see in Port Revenue but today:
"Penrose Smoot!''
Not Penrose Smoot. King of the
Wreckers?'
He was disguised as Farnifold Sim
mons. chairman of the senate finance
I picked up a letter he drop
ped on the beach. 1t began My Dear
Senator"
I'D know him anywhere, the arch
Yes, the bold villain
AYE, the Archbold villain
a lusty hail announced Oscar Under
wood. the stalwart young coastguard
Ills a bitter night he said. as he
hn, h Oh Of
flakes. It's great news about old Bill
Bryan coming back
why should you welcome Bill BRYAN"
grumbled Champ. He was nary a friend
of yourn.''
Forget it. Champ. Oscar waits not for
Bill Bryan He wants to see the old
mans daughter. Tariff. the fairest maid
that ever nursed an infant industry"
Blast me toplights. The boat is in
Here comes Bill up the rock. Tariff is
with him"
Telegram From w. Wilson.
While Miss Tariff and Oscar were greet
ing each other. a boy entered with a
telegram for Old Bill Bryan which read
Be sure start democratic light tonight.
The sailing brig T. Jefferson Platform
out of Baltimore is due with cargo of
tariff revision, currency reform. trust
busters and miscellaneous ballast. She
carries as passengers the Seven Sisters.
Please show them every courtesy if they
get ashore. Very important that the
Platform reach port safely, as she is
heavily underwritten. and the country
demands her freight. Woodrow Wilson.
owner
Hoke Smith and Bryan told Miss Tariff
about the good ship Platform.
Delay there. child. It's long story.
She's sailed the seven seas under every
flag for eighty years"
Every four years she departs on a
new cruise loaded to the guards. But she
never brings all her cargo to port.
AYE. there's always story of storms
at sea, and they throw the cargo over
board to save the crew.
You We're captain of the Platform
three times. were you not, father?'
AYE. and three times was l cast away
on a desert island"
Yes and they say at the State Depart
ment that you are there yet" growled
Champ Clark.
''Once she was taken. from me by an
Oyster Bay pirate. He filled her with
false hopes. put Bill Taft in command and
then scuttled her.
At Tariffs request all went to the dock
to bring up her trunk.
Enter Now the Villain.
Hist. Inc NllldiIl approaches, feETOSe
Smoot, King of the Wreckers. His
eagle eye lights upon the telegram left on
the table
What's this. a telegram" he cried
1.-The good ship T. jefferson Platform
coming in tonight? Not If my name is
Penrose Smoot. It's a bad channel be-
tween Radical Reef and Compromise
Shoal If the light should fail she'll pile
upon Dissension Rock. It's a desperate
chance. but I'm a desperate man. Hark
I hear footsteps. All, it's the girl III
wreck the Platform. Then, once aboard
the lugger and the girl is mine, but
bark ee, Bill, no violence"
All unsuspicious Of the william lurking
within. Tariff entered the lighthouse.
"You here. Penrcse Smoot"? she cried
in dismay.
Il have something to say to you. Miss
I call you Tariff-be my own little SEIZED
ule k
Your conduct and Schedule X are in
You refuse muh?"
Il veto you.
"I'll dress you like Sheba's queen"
Never! rags are royal raiment when
worn for Woodrow's sake
I'll shower golden guineas in your
lap"
Take back your SOlO. want only
American silver dollars"
Then you are a Tariff for revenue
only?
II am a poor. unprotected girl"
Don't you want protection"
Il might take little on Florida Or
anges and North Carolina Cotton Goods.
Yes, yes, go on!
"Also on Louisiana Sugar and Texas
Steers.
''All this and more. Come. my proud
beauty, fly with me-"
.'Unhand me, villain. Help! help!'
Underwood to the Rescue.
Her shrieks were answered by the bold
Oscar Underwood.
Have a care, Penrose Smoot. The
man who would raise his hand against
an unprotected woman is unworthy the
name of Progressive American citizen. y
Fooled. Kissed the villain as he skunk
away.
= II don't like to leave the light tonight. .
unused Old Bill Bryan. as he entered the
lighthouse. "Penrose Shoots presence
here bodies no good. / sleep here" and
he composed himself at the foot of the
light.
The wind howled and the snow showed
while Democratic Light flashed it's warn
ing beacon out over the watery wastes.
Old Bill Bryan snored.
Stealthy footsteps: It's Penrose Smoot
still undaunted in his villainous purpose