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Bee HE p NUMBEK 20L Entered Second Class at Omaha Fostofflee Published Weekly by The Bee Publishing Co. Subscription, f 2.50 Ter Year. JAXUAKY 8, 1003. Omaha T Illustrated President and the People What is Expected X ITS next Issue the Christian Herald of New York will publish letters from a large number of distinguished men and women throughout the union, Including statesmen, sociologists, educators, traders In financial, commercial and Industrial af fairs, noted authors and theologians, In response to the question: "What In your opinion Is the most de sirable thing to be hoped for by the Amer ican people during the four years of Pre; Ident Roosevelt's administration?" A number of the letters are given be low: A Government of Kqial nights.' If the word "hope" Is so defined as ta Include expectation, I am not sufficiently Informed as to the president's plans to answer Intelligently. If your question calls for an opinion as to the, thing most to be desired, I would answer: The admin istration of government according to the Jeffersonlan maxim, "Equal rights to all and special privileges to none," to the end that "a government of the people, by the people and for the people," may not perish from the earth. Bpeoiul privilege ri'sts upon Injustice, and Injustice always weakens a government. W. J. BRYAN. Statesman and Ex-Presidential Candidate. rash Work on the Canal. We should advance as rapidly as possible the great constructive work of the Pan ama canal, so that Its benefits to the wur'.s commerce and civilisation will be spuodily realized, and I hope that this great gateway of the world's commerce will strengthen the friendship of all na tions for the republic. This would, it seems to me, be the most desirable things for which we could hope; and we should also hope for an Increasing recognition of the responsibility resting upon the citizen ship for the economical legislation of con gress In support of all legitimate public policies, but the discouragement of reck less expenditure of publlo money for pol icies which do not properly belong to the domain of federal power, and for the maintenance, and respect of law throughout the wbwla republic. J. O. CANNON, Speaker of the House of Representative, International Arbitration. None more fittingly than the brave may counsel peace. There Is no Incongruity In Theodora Roosevelt, the Intrepid Rough Bider, the exponent of the "strenuous life," preaching the doctrine of patience, mutual concession, respect for law and order. And in this direction lies an achievement to ba hoped for during tha coming four years of bis administration; vital, too, for tha exist ence of this republic tha grave danger now confronting It is tha growing contempt tor . law. A good government-gives Its dtlans tribunals for tha determination of thai rights, and tolerate no resort to violence for that purpose. International arbitration is but an extension af this principle, and Mr. Roosevelt, during his coming adminis tration, will not only seek ta Improve oondU tlona In this respect .within -our awn bor ders, but will make an earnest effort ta se en re peace within the family of national Tha awful waste af Ufa aad property In war Is a relio of barbarism and ' a repreach to our civilization. No brighter page could adorn tha record of any administration than one recording a substantial advanoa toward tha abolition of this brutal arbitrament. . WILLIAM P. FRTB. President United State Senate. Improved Commercial Intareenree. Among . tha things moot to ba hoped for la that the people of the United State will secure closer relations with people of the ether countries on this continent. This can bo don by lncreaalag their moan of Intercourse for commerce aad for travel. Tha penamerioan railway, connecting all the republics, will ba one of tha best means of securing such result. Any step that may bo taken toward building the link that are now lacking will be genuine na- .tioual progress. H. O. DAVIS. United State Senator aad ex-Vloe FreaV . dentlal Candidate. Washington, D. C Centrlbettena to rinselga Panda. The most desirable thing ta bo hoped for by tha American people during the next four years la the passage of lasre nrehlblt- BED Called Forth Cheers fit w V THE winter of 1M Lee's army tl T was la camp along tho Rapldaa 4 1 river. The Union forces under C-0 3"80 Mead occupied the country across 'M- J tha river. Oea. Meriitt was than a cavalry command er, and tho cavalry were alway busy snaking rooonnals anoaa, although tha severity of tho weather had suspended other operation, General Merrltt toils this story: One morning In February my division of oavalry started with Instructions to dlsoovor tho extent of tho enemy' foroo on tha Radlpaa without bringing on a general engagement. In due time wa found ourselves fao to face with the enemy, and the river between. A lively skir mish with small arms began, but tha result was Insignificant. Tha aaamy declined to show force beyond what was necessary to engae with our skirmish line. The breastworks were long and formidable, but whether thay ware occupied by few or many soldier our most Ingenious plana failed to discover. It was finally decided that tha only way to make tho enemy abow his force was to try to cross tho ford In our front. If this succeeded, the enemy was to bo driven out of his works If possible; If not, he would drive us back across tha ford, probably with severe loss to our troops. Reluctantly.-, uuder these condi tions, tho division wan organised for tho work. ' Leading tha advanoa guard, which oo re sisted of a squadron of oavalry, was Captain Ash. His instructions contemplated thut only bis advance guard should cross. It was hoped that this maneuver would draw the enemy from behind tha breast works and cause him to display his force. Ash advanced with hla aquadroa amid the stillness of death. The skirmish firing was hushed and the silence which prevailed showed that the enemy was in tent on keeping us in. Ignorance of their numbers and determined to make us pay htavlly for tha information. The anxiety was Intense. Wa knew that when the enemy opened Are at abort range our loss would be great, and that tha advanoa guard must ba tha first and Ing national banks and other corporations from contributing from their corporation treasuries mney In aid of political parties. Such laws should pass both congress and state legislatures. If corporations can use their funds for such purposes without re striction, government by tho people Is sure to be destroyed. While this Is the most desirable and fundamental thing, there should also be promptly adopted a national law authorizing the Interstate Commerce commission to fix railroad rates and fares and freights and punishing the Issue of free passes. If the present complete rail road ownership of both political parties can be annihilated, the free people will wisely and safely decide, through their legislator and the men whom they may elect to of fice, the various other Important questions. WILUAM K. CHANDLER. Washington,. D. C. International Arbitration Hlndlnc "The most desirable thing" for any nation is peace with the rest of the world. Be yond the sentimental desire for such a Mate, the practical benefits which accrue to the political, economic and moral life of a people are too apparent to require argu ment. If the civilized nations were bound to submit to international arbitration every question arising between them, without reservation as to the character of the ques tion or the subject-matter Involved, the era of universal peace would be no longer an Ideal, but become a reality. Thus, "tha .most desirable thing" for the world, as well as for the United States, would be accom plished. JOHN W. POSTER. Statesman, Diplomatist and ex-Ambassador. Washington, D. C Curb Capitalistic lawlessness. L Some action fundamental enough to ba a real answer to. the problem along tha line of Industrial reform, in putting an end to the lawlessness of capital. I. It Is my earnest desire, shared by very many others, that during President Roose- , velt's administration "something may ba done by this government to recognize tha liquor business as one of the greatest foe of the republic. And I also think it is high time this government went out of .tha business of getting revenue from the liquor business. CHARLES M. SHELDON, Author of "In His Steps," etc Topeka, Kan. Integrity la the Pnblle Service. Many desirable thing are to be hoped for during the next four years, and some ' of them are certain to be realised under Presi dent Roosevelt's administration, especially aggressive integrity In tha publlo' service and a high standard of official responsi bility. - - ''"..-. . -For the jPostofflce department it is to ba hoped that its mean of spreading Intelli gence wilt continue to meet the demand of tha publlo. But above all things to be de sired Is tho support by tho American peo ple of tho measures for enlarging the sphere of arbitration, and the continuance of tha present great Influence of the United State la the peace movement of tho world. ROBERT J. WYNNE, Postmaster General of tha United State. Washington, D. O "Simple Life" Socially aad Politically. In reply to your Inquiry a to the most desirable thing to ba hoped for during tha next four years, I reply: Tha "Simple Ufa," socially and politically. JOHN D. LONO. Ex-Secretary of tho Navy. -Boston. Mass. Peace) aad Prosperity. Tho moat desirable thing to hop for for our ooantry Is that peace and prosperity shall prevail; that each man shall respect tha rights of hi neighbor, and that every Individual may have his fair opportunity. M. E. INQALLS, President tho Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chi cago A St. Louis Railway Co. Cincinnati, Q, - Beaters Universal Peace. Tho first of the five great duties for Americana I the restoration of universal peace. For our'owa activity the first duty la 'this direction seems to mo to be the eatab- from the Enemy greatest sufferers. Ash, with his small oommand moved on. Tho works la front, gloomy, silent, denuded, seemed deserted. Tha men started to cross tha ford, and Ash pushed on ahead. He' gained a point of vantage where, because of a turn in tho river, ho could see tho interior of the breastworks. Just than tha confederates opened lira with a withering volley. Suddenly Ash oommanded hla squadron to retire, while he, bending forward on hla horse's neck; rode at a rapid gallop along tho river bank parallel to the breastworks, fol lowed as be came opposite each new part of the works, by volley after volley. There seemed no hope for him, and wo waited In intense anxiety. On ho, kept. In spite of the storm of lead. Then, as ho reached a point where hla view of the confederate lines was still more extended, he raised his hat and waved it over his head. It was a signal of triumph. To our amazement, the confederates, moved by admiration, ceased firing. In st ead. they mounted their breastworks as thick as they could stand, and, to ow ing their hats into the air, cheered him again and a, gain. Ash reined up hla horse, and, turning toward the confederates, raised his hat in a graceful salute. Then he rode leisure ly into our own lines, amid the cheers of both aides. Ha had accomplished the work without tho loss of a man, and had for himself seea, and displayed to every one else, a full force of infantry occupying tha confederate works. Captain Ash said afterward that he had not thought of the schema of drawing out tho enemy's force until ha had reached the prink of the river and saw tha great number who occupied tha works. To go on meant .certain death to many of his command; to retieat in the direct Una of lira was equally disastrous, and the in spiration to do what he did suddenly seised him. I need not say that as w cheered tho bold rider our hearts went out to the gen erous foe who appreciated and chivalrously acknowledged a gallant act. Youth's Com panion, ) Speaker of ' Y llshment of a panaraertcan railroad from Hudson's bay to Patagonia. I think this should be done by the co-operation of the various governments involved. Of these, it is easy to see that the government of the United States has by far the largest share. We are reeponsibile for the under taking and .we should look forward with pride to its success, EDWARD E. HALE, Chaplain, United States Senate, Wasbing- ton D., C. ,.r,--nr-. . - - More Practical civil Service. So many great things are to bo desired, o many with pretentous and widespread results, so many , with hope and brightness in their future that I ' will not undertake to say which I do think wlUt be the most desirable. But in tha matter of civil oerr loe, I believe it may., be hoped for during tho administration of President Roosevelt, that the civil servloo administration will become less technical, mora practical, in describably more understood and appre ciated and used by the American people. JOHN C. BLACK. United State Civil Servlo Commissioner, Washington, D. C. , Complete the Canal. I know of no more desirable thing to ba hoped for during tha next presidential period than the completion, If possible, of the Panama canal. The Influence It will exert in tha expansion of our commer cial relations with other countries; its influence in strengthening our naval force on either side of the continent, and Its Influence In shortening routes traversed by our coastwise trade give It primary Importance among attainable national de sires. W. P. HEPBURN, Chairman Foreign Commerce Committee, Washington, D. C. We Shenld Take tho Lead. , One of the things most to be hoped for Is that the American people will earnestly support every effort, by treaties and by other means, to secure tha arbitration of differences among the nations. That la a great work for a peaceful country like ours. We want to set an example for other nations. W are disinterested in our desire for peace. I am old enough to have known enough of war. I hope, above all things, that during the next four years there will be no fresh wars, and that tho whole world will take a step forward In Leader of Nebraska Teachers' Organization fwr"lAMES W SEARSON. who was recently elected 11 T I the presidency of the Nebraska State Teach-. I ! - T j er' association, was born on a farm near Grand Lff.'f Island In 1873. He U the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Searson, well known to Hall county people a pioneer settler In that pectlon. He received his first Insight Into matters educatlokal in the district schools of Hall county, followed by a course at the Grand Island High School, from which be graduated In the class of-'9L A course , at the University of Nebraska gave Mr. Scar aon his A. B. dogree. with Phi Beta Kappa honors In lH'M, and the same Institution conferred the degree of A. M. in 1SU0. Mr. Searson sandwiched in considerable valuable teaching experience with his schooling. He was prim-pal of the Weepug Water High school in 1804-1805, instructor in the History department the State University, 1896 1808, and teacher of history In the Lincoln High school in 1808-1809. He also was principal of the Tender public schools (as substitute), for a while. Mr. Searson Is now serving hig sixth year as super intendent of the Wahoo public schools, a position which has given him abundant opportunity to show his ability as a builder In the educational field. Under bis leader ship the standard of the Wahoo schools has been steadily ruised until today they occupy an euviable position among educational Institutions of their class. A higher stan dard of scholarship, better work on the part of the teach ing force more of the "esprit de corps" among the students have been the features of bis work at Wahoo, which im press the onlooker with the belief that Searson is mora tbau an ordinary educator. The happy faculty of being enthusiastic, the ability to inspire it similar enthusiasm In those around him, a love for hard work which Is positively contagious, and an ability to manage even the most ra. fractory of school boards, are a few of the special qualifi cations which be brings to his chosen field of labor PKOP. jAMf-a w. btcarson op wahoo, new presi vauous wiuui ue viiu w uis cuuscu ueiu or. tabor. DENT Jff NEBRASKA TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION. the Nebraska House of Representatives V 1 - V'-- V HUN. UEOKUnl 1 HOUSE. finding means for the peaceful settlement of International disputes. S. M. CULLOM, 1 Chairman Congressional Committee on Foreign Relations, Washington, D. p. Increased Respect for Statnte Law. There are many desirable things to be hoped for by the American people during the four years of President Roosevelt's ad ministration. Perhaps the most desirable thing to be hoped for. and to be. expected Is an Increased respect for law. President Roosevelt stands for this pre-eminently as above all other things. I mean by "an increased respect for law" not merely an acqulesence In statutory provisions, but a respect for moral law as welt Presi dent Roosevelt' attitude relative to labor unions, trusts and all sorts of combina tions 1 on the very highest plane, and I am sure that his precepts will find not only hearty response In tho minds of the people of our country, but will secure a reflection In action. The administration of statute law on a fair and unbiased basis Insures respect for moral law. CARROLL D. WRIGHT, United States Commissioner of Labor, Washington, D. C. Settle the' Race Problem. There are a great many very desirable things that can hardly be hoped for by the American people under the - next adminis tration of President Roosevelt, such as a solution of the race problem and a satisfac tory adjustment of the rights of labor ana capital. These most desirable ends are, I fear, so far away that we cannot expect to reach them during the next four years. We can, however. If we are wise enough. And a way, and provide It, for the restoration or tha American merchant marine. J. B. FO RAKER, United States Senator from Ohio. National Snpervlaton. The Insurance officers of the entire coun try are, with scarcely an exception, very much gratified with the president's recom mendation in his recent message to con gress, concerning the desirability of legisla tion to secure national supervision of all in surance companies, including life, fire, marine, surety and casualty corporations. For the better protection of the Insurance business In' all Its phases, the security of the policyholder and the rights of the stock holder, no more timely suggestion has been I ... ft V '.'" ' - f "v, . ' v . , 1 v J A X; - 7 X7 made by the president He will bave tha enthusiastic co-operation of all the best companies In his plan, as there is a strong belief that national supervision will provo very beneficial in the reduction of the taxes and expenses imposed by sustaining a sep arate Insurance department In every state of the union. JOHN A. M'CALL, President New York Life Insurance Com pany, New York. . . I Re-establish Oar Merchant. f arise.. . It seems to me that during the four years of President Roosevelt's administration nothing Is more to be hoped for than the re establishment of the American merchant marine. The way our foreign shipping In terests have been permitted . to languish marks tho weakest spot In our national policy. MYRON T. HERRICK, Governor of Ohio Executive Chamber, Columbus, O. Abolition of War, In my judgment the most desirable work of constructive statesmanship to be hoped for In President Roosevelt's administration Is to lead the way toward the pacification of nations, through the constitution of a universal tribunal of arbitration, to which such nations can look for an Impartial and Intelligent judgment upon the differences that may from time to tune arise between them. , RICHARD A. M'CURDY, President Mutual Life Insurance Com pany, New York. National Honesty. I can ask nothing better than that tho people be brought up to the political stand ards of the president, and that the same high Ideals of honesty, hatred of "graft." respect for the rights of all, and God-fearing probity, may characterize the nation, so that even the suspicion of unjust and selfish deals and political corruption, which has sometimes made our cities a byword and a hissing, may never again attach to tha 'fair name "America." j FRANCIS B. CLArtK, President and .Founder of the United So city of Christian Endeavor. Boston. "Sojoare neat." He was elected because the people be lieved In a square deal, and a square deal ha will give us all around. JACOB A, RIIS, Author and Philanthropist. San Francisco. Gossip and Stories About Prominent People Governor 1st Pollf-tte Coll- 0y. LT'Divn hint unit ra:. t Havi." ftAVM I a writer In Harper's Weekly, J '.nun T ... fiillM'a oratorical powers began to make themselves felt. Born with a gift for pub lic speaking, he speedily developed Into an eloquent and convincing talker, and was a conspicuous figure In the literary and de-" bating societies. The Interstate) oratorical contest between Ohio, Wisconsin, Missouri, Indiana, Iowa and Illinois was one of tho notable events of the college year, and in 1879 he entered the Ilsns as a competitor. The subject of his oration wna 'iago,' and even as lago's dupe, Othello, smothered luckless Desdemona, so lago's young ana lyst and Interpreter smothered his forensdo rivals, llrst In the University of Wisconsin contest, second in the broader forum of the assembled colleges of the Hunger state, each of which had sent Its best speaker, and third In the Interstate competition it self when the six champion orators of as many states were pitted against each other on the same platform. "Young 1-a Follette staked everything on the merits of 'lago,' used the same oration in all three contests, and carried oft the Interstate championship with ease. The winning Oration, treasured still In score of Wisconsin scrap-books, although a quarter of a century has passed, was printed In many wetsern newspapers, was recited by ambitious schoolboys for yours, and was even said to have given the great Ktlwin Booth a new conception of the character Of Iago." Hlslns; Ip to His Job. The bishop of Texas is a man of physical proportions commensurate with the great diocese over which he has charge. Leaving a barber shop one day during the recent Episcopal-convention in Boston, he lighted a cigar. "Why, bishop," Inquired the bar ber, "you do that sort of thing?" "Oh. yea," was the reply; "I have done that sort of thing ever since I was 12 years old." The - barber surveyed the six feet 4 Inches of individual before him. Then: "It's wall yo' began young, bishop," ha obimented, "for they do say it stunts yo'l" Plain Clothes Upheld. Whether or not - Judge Sherman, tho newly elected lieutenant governor of Illi nois, will appear in evening dress at official functions is uncertain, but hi antipa thy to such . conventionalities created much amusement upon tha. occasion of a ' banquet at tho Union League club of Chi cago. The judge had been asked to speak at the gathering, reports tha Record-Herald. When ha presented himself at the door ho wore a business suit. The colored man on . duty did not know him. He looked tha gueat over and said)'1 "You cannot oome la without a dres ult, sab." "But I have no dress suit," was tho re sponse, "and' I think I shall enter with out If "No, sah; you cannot come In unless) you put on evening clothes," said the negro. "If you want a draa suit I can get It for you." "But I do not want a dress sulf re marked the judge, "and you may tall your master that L. Y. Sherman Is at tha door, and that It Is ao drees suit or no speech." Tha next few minutes were devoted t explanations and apologies, and the Judge sat at table in his ordUnary business - at tire. Told en Himself. Archbishop Ireland doesn't mind telling a Joke on himself. Tha archbishop always dresses so unostentatiously that no one could guess his episcopal rank from his street garb. Traveling one day In a rural district, he met a good-natured woman la tha car who, after soma general conversa tion, asked him: You're a priest, father, aren't youT" In a bantering mood the arohblshop thought hs'd try a quibble to put her at her ease, so ha answered: "No, my good woman, I'm no longer a priest" The woman gave him a pitying glance. Then she said, soothingly; "Oh, tho Lord help us, fatherl It wasn't tha drink I hope?" A Shot at the Jndge. Soma years ago, according to the Phil adelphia Ledger, there was an old judge on the bench In Berks county whose decisions. In consequence of numerous reversals, did not always command universal respect. One day In a ca In whloh ha was sitting one Drugs Are Decadent lEVER did tha publlo so be-drug N Itself as today. The invaluable method of hypodermlo Injection, . .1 greatly facilitating the use of tr-y r-9 drug by tha . medical man, ' has performed a like service usually, in this case, a grave disservice fo'r the publlo, so that home for the treatment of drug habit spring up and flourish everywhere. Morphia, cocaine, trlonal, paraldehyde and many mora claim what appears to be a constantly increasing number of victims. In all these relations then, tho drug, ao far from being decadent, la In full climax. And yet, In.aober, scientific medicine, tha drug Is decadent.. The discovery and use of active principles Instead of the plants that contain them, and the employment of - hypodermlo Injeotlon, though greatly facil itating the abuse of drugs,' have led also to a better recognition of vtheir legitimate uses and- that Is chiefly a recognition of their limitations. The days of the shotgun prescription, containing a dosen different things, of which soma two or three might hit the mark, were numbered when aclentlflo study was directed, to tha normal action of each constituent of every drug. And with the direction of Individual atudy to Individual drugs cams tha discovery that drugs, ex cept in a very few and unmistakable In stances, are and can ba no mora than mere auxiliaries, usually of not more than doubt ful utility In the treatment of disease. When you have mentioned quinine In ma laria, mercury In another disease, Iron In anemia, and sodium salicylate In rheumatlo fever, you have practically axhauated the list of drugs which have a specino action In disease. But the discovery of, the causes of die ease has done even mora for tha humilia tion of the drug. It la found that the active oause needs certain predisposing causes to prepare the soli for the accursed seed. And among sueh predisposing causes we ob serve the potency of bad air and deficiency of light. Then there come that remark of the lawyers lost patience at his Inability to see things In a certain light and In the hen of the moment remarked that the In tellect of the court was so dark a flash of lightning could not penetrate It. For this contempt the Judge showed a disposition to be very severe with the offender, and It was only after much persuasion by friends of the latter that he yielded and decided to accept a public apology. The following day the lawyer accordingly appeared before his honor and made amends by saying: "I re gret very much that I said the Intellect of the court was so dark ligktntng could noi penetrate It. I guess It could. It Is a vary penetrating thing." One on I)eiew. Senator Depew says that the meanest re mark he ever heard about himself came from a passenger on a sightseeing auto mobile In Washington. The automobile was going past the senator's house in H street. "That tree In the yard, ladles and gentle men," said the megaphone man, "was planted by Senator Pepew himself almost six years ago." "Say," piped up a pas senger on the back seat loud enough to be heard by the senator and his wife, who were standing in front of the house, "I'll bet it's a chestnut." 1 Twain and the Rill Collector. In the days when Mark Twain was an editor out weet he was not so well off as of late years. One morning the mall .brought a bill from his tailor, not an un usual occurrence. The boy who went through the mall called the future humor ist's attention to It "And," added tha boy, "ha has written on the back that ho wants a settlement at once." "You should know what to do with such copy without asking," said Mr. Twain. "Inclose It with the regular printed slip stating that all manuscript written on both sides of the paper is unavailable." A Pal of Mlasonrlana. Congressman Rodenherg of East St. Louis Is proud to have for a colleague Charles McGavtn of Chicago. In former days they held the relations of teacher and puplL "McGavIn was alwaya a bright fellow,' observed Mr. Rodenberg. "About sixteen years ego I was principal of tho high school at Mount Olive. McGavln cams there for Instruction. Ha was a .good elocutionist and showed off well at the Friday afternoon 'exercises,' such as were common in schools at that time. When wa had visitors I reserved McGavln as the star. Ha could apeak his piece bet ter 'than all the rest and liked to do it On' Important oooaslona ha more than once - aavad tha reputation of my school." - No Use tor Titles. . Michael MacMahon, a St. Louis police man who died there recegtly, pas tha aoa and heir of tha lata Baron Hugh MacMa hon, owner of a large estate in County Armagh, Ireland. He refused to take up the title and property because before do ing so he would have had to swear al legiance to tho British crown. HI oldest' on is of the same view and declares he will 'follow his father's examole. . The young man 1 a priest In charge of a church In Detroit. The dead officer waa second oousln to Marshal MacMahon, tha famous soldier of France. Satisfied with Old Styles. Governor Chamberlain of Connecticut tells of an old friend who because of his deaf ness makes some ludicrous and at times embarrassing mistakes. Recently ha waa at a dinner party where the woman seated next to him tried to help him along In conversation. As ths fruit was being passed she asked him: "Do you like ba nanas T" "No." said the old gentleman with a took of mild surprise. "Tha faot ta," he added la a confidential tone which eould be heard In the next room, "I find the old-fashioned night shirt 1 good enough for me." ' Fooled by a Cop. Jacob Tills has been telling about soma of Theodore Roosevelt's experiences as police commissioner in New York. On one occasion an officer was charged with drun kenness while on duty. H appeared before tho commissioner with eleven children, all -dressed up for the occasion. When asked what he had to say for himself the man replied: "Mr. Roosevelt, these are my children. They have no mother. That' all I have to say, sir." Hs was sent baolc to duty with a cautlon Later Mr. Roose velt learned that the offloer was not even married, but had borrowed the children. But the experience did him good, for ho la now a captain and rated as among; tha most efficient officers on the force. in Modern Medicine able revelation of the obvious that fresh air Is worth all the drugs In all the pharma copoeias put together, and multiplied by all tha exertions of all the German chemists yet unborn. The point I want to make is tha Inherent Improbability that this, that or the other plant shall provide a cure for a disease the cause of whloh has nothing whatever to do with tha plant The only indisputable exception to tha Irrelevance of plants In the cure of disease Is furnished by quinine In malaria, and there, as It happeyis for It Is a palpable fluke the drug Is directly lethal to the minute animal parasite which causes the disease. All but useless to cure disease, drugs are often very valuable In aiding the patient to cure himself. They are also very val uable In relieving symptoms a power which explains the absurd faith formerly put la drugs, and still displayed by so many. Thus It is that while there ar many drugs and doubtless many more to come, which ar of immense service In medicine when prop, erly used, the' experienced physlclana Who teach In the great schools of medlclns ar ever more urgently impressing upon th tudent the Importance of treating causes and not symptoma-Dr. Galeeby In World Work. i Pointed-Paragraphs Ballots Interest women less thun bonnet a A kiss is seldom worth the price a Jury places on It. As a rule the man with a literary bent soon goes broke. Uneasy lies the stomach that gets filled at a quick lunch counter. Just think of the taxes you get out of paying by not owning the earth. He who dishes out nothing but cold facts has but few warm friends. Many a man Is compelled to pay for ex perience who would rather not have It. A Kansas woman was recently arrested for taking In washing from a neighbor ' Una.