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The Commoner
VOLUME 11, NUMBER 4ft
of the grounding of the S. . S.
"Prinz Joachim" on one of the
Bahama roofs, and of tho subsequent
experiences of tho passengers, which
was communicated to our represen-
ays Qronvlllo Klelsor (formorlr
of Yalo Facility). He rid you of
timidity glvca you confldonco
In yourself develops your
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g.vohlm fifteen minutes oryor
mo dally at home and he
will spoodlly teach you how to
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fetes Card Club, 30 Capper Bldg., Topeka, Kan,
tativo on Sunday afternoon by tho
distinguished Amorican orator and
statesman, tho Hon.. William Jen
nings Bryan. No narration of the
unfortunato incident could have been
clearer or more impressive, and at
the same time more simple and un
affected. It brought tho events of
tho fateful morning on which the
finely-appointed, vessel got wedged
to the treacherous rocks, vividly be
fore the mind's oye; and yet thore
was no straining after effect, no at
tempt to over-draw a single scene,
as tho story unfolded itself. It was
a plain tale, plainly and modestly
told by one of the greatest masters
of tho English language. And the
lessons which Mr. Bryan drew from
his unpleasant experiences and
those of hia fellow-passengers
were equally impressive and con
vincing. Why should not a light
house have been placed long ago
near the spot where the "Prinz
Joachim" went ashore: a spot where
cloudy weather often prevails and
strong currents carry vessels far out
of their course, despite the utmost
care and vigilance of the navigators?
Again, why Bhould not steamers have
two wireless operators on board In
stead of only one, so that communi
cation with neighboring vessels
might be maintained uninterruptedly
if necessary? The accident occurred
at an hour when the wireless men
In the vicinity were all asleep. Such
men have got to get their hours of
rest as well as other people; and
therefore a considerable time elapsed
before the "Prinz Joachim's" opera
tor could get news conveyed to the
nearest steamer of the peril with which,
the passengers and crew on board
were cenfronted. Indeed, the mis
hap was known in distant New York
about a couple of hours before a
vessel, only eighty miles oft, kaew
a word. about it, or could arrange
to come to tho rescue. What might
not have happened in those two
hours if tho atmospheric conditions
had been slightly different! Tho
moral taught by tho accident is
clearly this, that if it be worth while
to instal wireless telegraphic appara
tus on a vessel, it is also worth while
to engage two operators, so that a
continuous service may be Insured
night and day. We have little doubt
that when Mr. Bryan's sensible sug
gestion is reported to the head offices
of all the creat steamship lines (as
it is certain to be) it will be favor
ably considered and speedily adopted
by the directors. After all, the
salary of an additional operator will
not make much difference to the run
ning expenses of any large ocean
going passenger steamer.
A Suggestion
In the name of Its numerous
readers, the "Gleaner" extends a
cordial welcome to Mr. Bryan, as
a distinguished and representative
citizen of the United States, on his
arrival in this colony. We congratu
late him, the members of his family
circle who accompanied him, and all
the other passengers who traveled
with him, on their escape from a
position of great danger, and on the
happy Issue of an eventful and
what win always oe to tnem a
memorable voyage. The liame and
fame of Mr. Bryan have precede'd
him. The newspaper readers of this
island know as much of his public
career and political principles as they
know of the leading statesmen of the
mother country; and we are quite
sure that It would be a great pleasure
to Jamaica people to listen to one
of those eloquent addresses with
which ho has stirred the hearts of
multitudes, not only in his own great
republic, but also in the mother
country, to which he is attached by
ties of affection similar to our own.
Mr. Bryan's interests are wide and
world embracing. It would be out
of place to suggest that he should
speak on political questions in. such
a colony as this. But on such topics
as the literary, educational, moral
and religious movements of the age,
our distinguished visitor is an
acknowledged authority; and we
think he might b approached either
by the committee of .the Kingston
athenaeum or tho governors of the
Jamaica Institute with a view to de--
livering a lecture on one of his fa
vorite themes in this city, before
he proceeds on his tour through
South America. We feel certain that
if Mr. Bryan were asked to do so,
he would gladly accede to the re--quest.
Kingston (Jamaica) Gleaner.
NEW VIEW OF IT
"I envy the man who believes that
superstition about Friday," said Mr.
Growcher.
- "I consider it depressing."
"Not at all. A man ought to be
mighty comfortable who can feel
sure there's only xne unlucky day
in the week." Washington Star. ,
liOOKED SUSPICIOUS
The Stranger "Are you quito
sure that was a marriage license
you gave me last month?"
The Official "Of course '.-'"What's
the matter?" - -
The Stranger "I've lived a dog's
life ever since." Philadelphia
Times.
STRANGE
suppose you find
"I suppose you find living less
expensive since you took- to' gather
ing your own mushrooms?"'
"A little," replied Mr. Growcher.
"We don't save anything on the
mushrooms, but all our friends have
quit accepting" invitations to "dfnner."
Washington Star.
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