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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-22

CdDIldilZdIIOH
and funded debt of all railroads In the
United States. s11,6S8,1 47,091; tons
carried, 1888. 226, 440; passengers car
ried, 607, 2S7,121; gross earnings,
s1,558,526.037. The proportion which
represents the operations of the Penn
sylvania Railroad company's system of
lines is: capitalization and funded
debt, 8 per cent (S1,024,040, 1OD; tons
carried. 22.35 per cent (243.40S,O 35);
passengers carried, 1920 per cent
Q04, All. BOD; gross earnings. 1872 per
cent (S198 177,040 TIL e operations
during the year 1902 will show an in
crease. in the gross earnings Of about
10 per cent. The number of employees
Dec. 81, 1902, in the service east of
Pittsburg and Erie was nearly los, 900;
west of Pittsburg and Erie about 49,
900, making total of $4,000. Apply
ing the statistics of the last census
that there is an average Of five persons
dependent upon the head of each fam
fly, 1T would seem that there are at
least three fourths of million OF peo-
pie who depend directly upon the OPP
eratiOns of the road for this means of
subsistence. In addition. there are the
employees of many industries supply
ing rails, cars, locomotives, ETC.; be-
side merchants of all classes In the
cities and towns located along the
roadway whose prosperity is largely
dependent thereon.
Aid for Sick and Disabled.
''The subject OF providing some aid
for employees in case of their sickness,
disabIement by accident or death. for
chilly presented itself to the manage
ment Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
company as early as the year 1874,
when the then president, Col Thomas
A. Scott, had the matter thoroughly
looked into by actuaries, with view
of ascertaining the probable cost and
results Of providing such protection,
but at that time, the conditions were
not favorable for introducing such a
plan. Later, the management was
again imbued with the idea. The move
ment was brought about largely by
the fact that some uniform and effec-
tive means We're necessary, in order to
prevent favoritism or discrimination In
the assistance rendered to employees In
the way Of gratuities from the COM
pany, and to avoid the necessity Of
voluntary subscriptions being made by
co-employes when any of their num-
Der was afflicted with sickness or dis
abled by accident, or death left their
families in distressed circumstances.
To meet these conditions the organiza-
ton of department to exercise SUI
pervision over the operation of a fund
for relief purposes was deemed neces-
sary the result being thorough can
yass Of the situation. The considera-
ton OF many suggestions eliminated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-21

could give that promise now II you and the captain
viii trust me.
RuthIne looked thoughtfuIly at Mrs. MaIIvaners
hands, which were twisted nervously together on
her lap
Il have been working myself up into terror.
she went on. ever since got my sisters letter
lou not married. Or. Ruthine2
NO" answered Mark Ruthins-
Then you do not understand feelings about
children.
One may understand IN part" said the doctor.
quietly.
IT was quite hopeless about her went the
little lady with look IN her hard eyes which ne
doctor knew, for the maternal instinct crops ED
IN strange places I'VE cannot AFFORD 70 pay the
best surgeon. It Is always hard 10 De poor: some
times u is horrible"
Yes said Ruthine and there something
IN his voice that startled away the conventional
and somewhat self-cOmplacent expression OF Eer
face There followed a silence which Ruthine at
length broke.
had arranged 20 exchange your passage for an
overland route ticket from Brindisi. Il that 8
asreea Die 90 you You VIII thus be with your child
eight days earlier"
Mrs. Mallwaner looked up with The started air
again Her face was suddenly colorless-
BY whtch arrangement you leave the ship to-
niEht." added Rutnine n Anal voice
Mrs MaIwaner looked into his face FOR a no
ment-
Then you know" she whispered
Ruthine turned away. He already had his hand
the door
Mrs MaIlwaner's pretty face was hidden IN her
pocket handkerchief. and assUredly the dregs OF
the cup OF humiliation were hers
None OF Us can be sure or ourselves. ne SAID
gently "fn time OF great temptation And she
did not hear the door close behind hin.-(The Tat
Ter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-21
GRATEFUL FOR SUNSHINE.

Mrs. a. NJ. Mansfield writes; 1T would like so much
to be able to thank all those who have so kindly
remembered me during the last year. May God
bless all who make sunshine for US poor invalds!
It is twenty-six years this Christmas since have
walked a step. but God has been good to me-
From Miss Editc A. Bee comes this message:
Since 7 wrote you last 1 have received several
letters and other forms OF cheer from Miss Ruth
Dickinson the Misses Dennis. Betty Hammond
Bessie barrow and Miss Anna Seabury. Such re-
membranes mean so much TO me. lying here alone
throughout the day seldom able TO see even a
caller"
NJ X Of Moscow. Ohio, writes; 7 enjoy the
Wonan's Pages so much, and dear, good Mrs T
T More is so faithful and regular in sending them
10 me Another friend sends The Outlook and
after friends here read it they pass II on 10
others in California God bless the T s S.
AdOlph Koch writes: A large express package
came to-day containing over dozen of the incest
bound books I ever had-suCh choice, select liter
aturel-both secular and religious. The accom-
panving name was S Nayor May God bless the
kind donor"
Mrs Cora Crewdson says: Il wish you would
thank the unknown friend who sends me the love
Nv illustrated Sunday paper have been receiving
long"
Mrs Mabel EggIeston writes: Last week l re-
ceived good, jacket, for which would so
much like TO thank the donor, but the wrapper
was torn so that I could no name do wish
could do more to help this glorious work IN re
turn for the kindness shown to me
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-21
CONTRIBUTIONS

Two soft, warm wrappers for two old ladies'
mentioned in the column without the name of the
generous donor; woods. a pretty handkerchief case.
silks booklets cards, etc. from A. E. P. of New
ark n ]: a package of picture cards. in memo
RAM from E. o. ": a box containing dolls.
sachets. Ieggings. mittens and cards, from Mount
Vernon" with the good wish that the contents
may brighten some little lives al Christmas
time; dainty pink and white shoulder shawl. and
unfinished work from NJ NJ W: a book from Sophie
G Drumm: Christmas cards from A D A R:
decorated pads from Mrs. Sydney Evans attrac-
tive calendars for 1904 from @. l. Richards: pict-
f1res and cards from Mrs. j. E knOUltOn OF CON
necticur, and two lovely dolls for the Tompkins
Square branch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-21
BISHOP POTTER oRDAiNs PRIEST.

Bishop Potter of5ciated yesterday at the ordina-
don OF a priest and a deacon OF the Protestant
FDfsoopaI Church The services were held in the
crvpt OF the Cathedral Of ST. John the Divine. at
Morringside Heights and e-hundred-and-thir-
teenth-st the candidate for priesthood being the
Re,- Alfred Duane Pell. who has charge Of the
church OF the Holy Nativity al Bedford Park, one
Of the missions Of the archdeaconry John Arm
strong Wade was the candidate for the diacOnate.
He IS missionary or the City Mission Society OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-21
LETTER PARTIES.

Mrs Richter No, q Jay-st, Ottumwa, Iowa, writes:
II never in all my life have had birthday party,
much less a Sunshine I will be ffty-seven
years old on December 26 I can't begin to tell
YOU how lonely and cherries my days are. and
how 7 would love to get even a few letters on
that day. 7 am sending you a card and few
clipped poems Is my dues. They are all have
From Miss Alnlira PatJisOu, State Hospital Mid
dIetowr y Y. comes the request: Gould I have
a letter party ct Christmas? 1 have been an in
valid for so long. and grateful for any ray
Of sunshine"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-21

10 wards q inches wide. ~ yards IL Inches wide or
4 wards 81 inches wide.
The pattern No 460S. is cut IN sizes for misses
~ Twelve, fourteen and sixteen years or
The pattern Will be any address on receipt
Of 10 cents Please give number and age distinctly
Address Pattern Department. NeW-IoTk Tribune.
N ia a hurry for pattern, send an extra two-ceut
stamp and viii mail By letter postage IN sealed
euyeIos~~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-21
GRATEFUL FOR RESPONSE.

Mrs Julia Young. who recently asked for
means to give a little Christmas happiness TO
two old ladies over seventy and a poor widow
with a crippled daughter now writes:
President Of T. 5 S: Ny heart is so full OF JOY
tonight that 7 can hardly write. for your letter
with generous Enclosure is at hand, and can see
so much Christmas sunshine for those for whom
asked that cannot be thankful enough. I will
write to those who have kindly written. and
after Christmas I will send a full report. Yours
o gratefully,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-21
MORE CHRISTMAS CHEER.

Mrs. NJ. P. Thatcher sends 81 toward the Christ
mas postage demands; Mrs. Jessie H. Rupert, %
cents: Miss Grace I Richards y cents: Miss Lizzie
Bailey, 10 cents; Mrs. J. L BeTgh, cents. all
for the postage fund and William Jones 81 for
bookmarks made by the invalid member recently
mentioned in the column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-21
NOTICE.

Letters received occasionally from admirers of
the Tribune Sunshine Society showing that they have
confused # with organizations Of nearly similar
subsequently started by when they mistakenly
believed still in the service of The Tribune To
avoid all communications, packages. etc, should
be addressed The Tribune Sunshine Society, Tribune
Building,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-21

N a [ erials Of
lighter weight.
The model. how
ever. is made OF
mixed tan chew
lot. When it is
desirable TO avoid
TOO great bulk
over the hips the
material beneath
the yoke can be
cut away. and
when the fuII
length pleats are
used the yoke
can be used be-
meath as a stay.
The quantity of
T. d [ e rial re-
CURED for the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-21
TN HIM WE LIVE AND MOVE AND HAVE

Y HIM WE LIVE AND MOVE AND HAVE
OUR BEING"
All! God is never so far Off
As even TO be near,
He IS within: our spirit Is
The home He holds most dear.
To think Of Him as by our side
Is almost untrue
AS to remove His throne beyond
Those skies of starry blue.
So all the while think ourselves
Homeless. forlorn and weary.
Missing oIr Joy walk the earth
Ourselves Gods sanctuary.
frank ". Faber.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-21
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
Tissue Paper Pattern of Misses Kilt
Plated Skirt, No. 4,608, for 10 Cents

the smartest of all smart things at the present
time. This one can be made with or without the
yoke over the hips and suits all the dress and skirt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-21
TuD "OLD NEUTH" STORY.

"A good deal has been said IN favor Of the old
fashioned classic reader in use a generation or
two ago filed with selections from the master
pieces OF literature 7 know woman Of eighty
who insists that her old reader OF this type was
an influence IN her life which she would not be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-21

the Episcopal Church. The sermon preached
oy the Rev. Ralph Birdsal rector OF Christ Church,
Cooperstown- The Rev. Robert Blmber. superln-
tendent OF the City Mission Society. presented Mr..
Wade 70 the Bishop. and like service for the Rev.
Mr.. Pell was performed by the Rev. DR.. George
F. Nelson. Archdeacon of the diocese
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-21
Personal RESPONSES.

Over a hundred requests for addresses etc, have
reached the office during the last week in
answer TO the various appeals made in the col
umn in behalf of members This is the kind OF
sunshine most valued-that OF individual service;
for as long as human nature is human nature the
personal touch in all work is what will always be
most genuinely appreciated. 1t is cheering in
deed to be remembered from headquarters but
to have q personal letter, a pen friend" means
so much
The helpers at the Office are doing all they can
to provide some remembrance for each who needs
cheer, and ii is most gratifying we'll most
practically helpful to have such responses, as IN
large measure they take the responsibility from
the few at headquarters.
VIII NJ. H. R., OF Pittsfeld Mass. who asked
for the name Of little girl 10 whom she could
send a doll which she has had since her own
childhood days. kindly forward it to Miss Edith
Spading, No. 65 Flint-st, East Somerville, Mass.
This little sufferer has tuberculosis OF the spine
is obliged 70 a plaster cast all the time
and would certainly appreciate such a ray of sun
shine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-21

An interesting little sentence IN Philip stufrs
''AnatOmie OF Abuses" shows that In spite OF the
acknowledged extrava gances In dress which the
modern woman INDUCES in she Is really rational
when compared with her EIiZabethan sister Ths
'-Anatonie OF Abuses" describing the appearances
OF a party OF women OF those DAVIS who had been
caught in a shower or rain. says Then their
great ruffes strike sayle, and hutter Ike dishe-
cOutes'' about the ueCkS of the poor drowned
rates IN spite OF their "supoortasseS or under
props OF wire covered with a thread. silver or
silk" A proclamation aEai 80 the wearing Of
great ruffs was issued by Queen Elizabeth IN l562
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-21

A favorits entertainment Of the g1lded youth OF
London. according TO a writer. IS the smoking
party, at which they display TO each other the
latest thing IN cOrseLs and lace frilled tea
coats.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-21

The arnUsenents OF the smart world are on a
par with its other eccenrricities." says The
GeuIIeWoman.' pursuing the subject OF the sin
and Scandal OF the Smart Set" which has been rs
weekly attraction for time past. and for the
providing OF these We have to thank our smart
American sister II she who set society pranc-
ing and fOOIing the ecsUatic delights OF a
gymkhana contest. in which women are blind
folded and drawn in ribbon harness by men over a
lawn outlined with champs gne bottles Exquisite
IS the fun. eCstattC the delight OF confession and
spectator! Beautifully gOwned women trotunE IN
ard out OF maze OF bottles, IN pairs. guided only
by a ribbon held by some youthful dandy as q
coaching expert. To the American smart woman
society owes other exciting crankS Her nen
IuncheOns. her surprise parties. her bathing dress
picnics, her floral teas and color sUDpers and ner
novelties IN cOttllOn figures have been eagerly
seized upon and initiated She has an inventive
brain and mania for Orga EizattOn- She has shown
US how charity be made playground for
riotOus display. and how social functions can be
turned into a wild orgy or undtsuiied ronap she
sent the Washington Post caDerinz through our
bathrooms and when We got tired OF u she intro
duCed the supreTnely deeCtable C2keWalk- heavens
above that English ladies and gentlemen should
themselves Join IN exploiting anything 50 vulgar
For the cakewaIk is merely q negro medley or
exaggerated steps. COMPARED with its abandon
the skirt dance is modest The negro has indeed
cast or his yoke He has set the fashion
modern London with his coon songs and dances As
the euvied teacher of smart society danes %
him are poured out their golden guineas To aim
they flock for instruction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-21

Threading needles would not be the painful task
that 1t IS 10 so many aged needlewOmen did they
know OF the labor-savtng device invented by a
certain woman. She simply took spool OF thread
and a paper OF needles. and, without breaking the
thread. threaded the whole paper OF needles as Il
they had been so many beads When her mother
whose eyesight has failed, wishes 70 sew, she
takes the first needle. draws on as long a thread
desired. fastens the next needle 70 the Spool,
and SO on until the last needle has been taken
Then. Of course her daughter has 70 begin thread
Ing the needles all over again
A recent English magazine states that English
socety's return dOmesciCity in the matter or
dining and dinner giving may be in a measure
caused by the inevitable game OF bridge 1t IS
much more convenient 10 settle down 70 success
sion OF rubbers in ones house than 20 hire
room in a hotel 10 drive TO the home or TIE
hostess after the dinner. Bridge. IN this case. IS
certainly q means to a desirable end
The Princess Ferdinand Of RUmania Is said 20
be extremely fond OF perfumes and TO have large
collection OF all kinds OF scent bottles Her hrsL
cousin the Empress OF Russia. takes great delight
in towers OF dainty ragr4lCs and has sweet Vlo-
lets streWn about her apartments daily
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-21

an equal gain in value as an ADVERTISING
the quality Of the circulation remains the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-31

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the draw is operated. He was in the en-
CINE room on top of the bridge, where new
tubes were being put in. Witness said he
could not tell the cause Of the accident
If the truck of car or tender jumped
the track and caused the accident he did
not hear the noise. The noise made by
the wOrkmen may have prevented his hear
ing such a noise. Aboutssix months ago.
he said, an electric car jumped the track
near the south end of the draw. A worn
fiange on the car wheel caused the acct
dent. Witness said the draw was opened
about $3.50 o'clock in tho afternoon. about
eight hours before the accident occurred.
A number of trains had passed over the
draw in the meantime and without any
trouble. Witness called for Eckert. but re-
ceived no response. Some minutes after
the accident he was told by Frank Howard
that Eckert was all right.
A. B. Murdoch. bridge Inspector testified
that he last inspected the draw about =
o'clock Sunday, when he was beneath the
bridge in o boat. He stated that 1t Is his
duty to inspect the bridge and see to put
ting in new timbers. Repairs he stated,
are being constantly made to the bridge.
He said he deemed the draw perfectly safe
the Sunday the accident FRED.
Witness said he Is emp. by the rail-
road company. and, so far as he knows, the
bridge has not been inspected by any per-
sons other than those in the employ of the
railroad company. The master carpenter,
he said. sometimes inspects the bridge.
Witness said he examined the bridge after
conclusion that the tender must have
jumped the track and knocked away the
braces. He found the timbers where the
break occurred were all perfectly sound.
Could Not Explain Accident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-31

Of the building Inspector, told ury of
his visit to the scene Of the ACCIDENT Mon
day morning. He went there in an I'M
official way. Witness said he could not tell
the cause of the accident from what he
saw. He described the manner in which
the heavy timbers had been bolted, and
told of some of the timbers being discolored
over about two-thirds of their area. From
where he saw them he could not say that
decay had caused the dscoloration. Mr..
Sommervflle referred to the bridge as a
very Anticipated structure" and said the
erection of such a bridge would not be
permitted now. Such a structure would
now be considered dangerous. Witness
said he thought smoke and grease could
not have discolored the timbers as he saw
them.
This closed the testimony for the day
and the coroner Will summon the jury
when the additional evidence is obtained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-31

We have always
sold GOOD PIANOS
at fair prices, and We
are still doing the
same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-31
Dining Facilities for the Jail.

The justices of the Supreme Court of
the District of Columbia, sitting in gen.
eral term, late Thursday considered the
recommendation of Warden Harris that
dining hall or other dining room facili-
ties be provided for the prisoners at the
District jail. The recommendation was
referred to the District Supreme Court
for an expression of opinion by the JUS
tees thereof before being forwarded to
the Department of Justice.
II any conclusion was reached it was
not announced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-31

c. w. sommervllle. computer in the Office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-31
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. An drug.
gists refund tho money II 1t fails to cure. e. ",
Groves signature is on each box. 25c oc1tb tuti
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-31

The safe In the Florence cotton mills at
Forest City, N. c., was blown open by pro-
fessloDal burglars and between 1850 and
5000 IN cash taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-31

PisO's Cure for Consumption has cured Coughs for
forty years. II Is stin on the market,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-31

The Daughters OF the American RevoIu
ton in Virginia have decided to reproduce
at the st. Louis exposition Monticello, the
home of Thomas Jefferson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-31
Carpets by the Yard.

10 patterns of VELVET CAR
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10 patterns OF ADMINISTER
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SsSS: s1 .'.5s p1 Sss .97Ac.
20 patterns of Best BODY
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dining room. hall and stairs and
chambers. Regular value. s1.35
: S s: Ill., 's Special ssi $1.12A
ROYAL PLUSH WILTON
CARPETS. suitable for parlor.
dining room. hall and
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