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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25
The Railroads Responsibility

Yesterday in New York trial jury ac-
quilted Engineer Wisker, whose train
crashed into another train in the New York
Central tunnel early in 1902, causing the
death of more than score, and who was
indicted for manslaughter. This is an i'm
portant finding. increasing as 1t does the
burden of responsibility borne by the own
ers and managers of great railroad lines
A belief has been steadily growing in the
minds of the people for some time past that
the engine drivers are not altogether to
blame for the collisions which are traceable
to the ignoring of signals set to check
trains running on short Roadway Evil
dences too distinct to be ignored have come
to hand from time to time that the manage
ment often not only permits but actually
encourages running past signals in order to
save time and to keep as close as possible
to the schedules. A wreck was caused in
the outskirts of New York the other day by
the presence Of three trains within the
same signal block. which is supposed to
hold only one at time. Thus far the pub
lie has not been informed of any disciplin-
airy measures tending to correct the dis
positions of engineers to run into closed
blocks. Yet 1t would seem that the public
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is entitled to the full confidence of the cor
porations in this respect. 1t is not enough
for the railroads to be mulcted In dam
ages-which by the way are growing heay-
Ter each year-when through some cause a
dreadful accident occurs. Surer economy
for the railroads and greater safety for
their patrons would follow the investment
Of equal sums in additional tracks and In
repairs to keep the motive power up to the
high standard demanded by the schedules.
1t is often urged on behalf of the railroads
that the public demand for fast time Is re-
sponsible for certain percentage OF the
risks run by the people travelling. that II
the railroads do not establish and maintain
rapid schedules the public bowls and If
those schedules are established and an ef-
fort is made to maintain them certain
degree of danger must always be expected.
If this Is trUe the railroads deliberately as
sumo that risk in the form Of disregard for
the rules Of safety and for the prohibitions
of the block system. If engineers are tip
ped off quietly to run past danger signals
it must be because the management expects
a profit out of the risk. If on the other
hand engineers so run past signals at their
own risk and on their own responsibility
they should be forthwith dismissed upon
conviction of that offense. whether acci-
dents follow or not. and above all such a
measure of discipline should be published
broadcast as evidence of the good faith OF
the corporation toward the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25
Russian and American Diplomacy.

Russian diplomacy is in q fair way to
bad faith II the practices of that govern
ment in the far east continue along the
line of their present tendency. The policy
pursued by Russia in Manchuria Is ap-
parently based solely upon the proposition
that the other powers will never go quite
TO the limit of war to prevent Russia
from violating her pledges and Selling upon
this entire province. There is reason to
believe that such an assumption would be
fairly safe. much as some of the powers
might chafe under the restrictions which
tend to prevent a conflict. The United
States has already permitted the impression
to go abroad from unofficial intimations
that this government would go no further
than the presentation of a note of protest
A note based upon such grounds would
probably have little or no weight with a
determined power. OF course it's force
would be greater in connection with stiff
protests from all the other powers, save of
course France. Russia's ally. But short
of an international ultimatum Russia can
not be expected to turn back completely
from the course which she has laid down
for herself to the end of practically includ-
ing Manchuria among her dominions.
If Russia is fully convinced that when once
she is definitely established on the Pacific
at the head of the Yellow sea she will be
able, through her great transcontinental
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railroad line. to command the eastern stu
alton, she can afford to ignore the amenf-
ties and engage In game of defiance mark
ed by gross breaches of faith. If. how
ever. her present move IS only tentative,
to test the temper of the powers with ref
erence to greater drafts later upon their
patience and tolerance seeming retreat
from her unwarranted demands on China
may be expected. 1t is to be borne in mind
that Russia's foreign policy does not be-
gin and end in northern Asia. She has
desires in other directions. perhaps strong
er than her wish for a permanent control
Of mid-Asian Pacific port and ''hinter-
land" reaching unbroken to her capital.
She still has her eyes fixed longingly upon
access to the Mediterranean and the Indian
ocean. Her scheme of world power will
never be complete until she has secured
one or both of these objects.
The interest of the United States is two
fold. first that of a power of the first
class largely through whose efforts in the
interest of prompt readjustment in China
Russia pledged herself to withdraw from
Manchuria: secondly that Of a heavy ex-
porter of merchandise to the far east. The
United States stands and has always stood
for good faith in international dealings.
Its ''shirt-sleeves'' diplomacy signifies
straightforward. honest negotiation and a
faithful execution of promises. 1t is a
progressive diplomacy, while that which
Russia now seeks to practice is retrogres-
sive. The United States is interested to
check a backward movement among the
nations in these days when world politics
is constantly bringing the powers into
closer relations. 1t is selfshIy concerned
lest the open door to trade in northern
Asia shall be closed by Russia's dog-in- the
manager policy outlined in the new demands.
Therefore the United States will deplore
any disposition on the part of the powers
with graver interests at stake to step aside
and permit this breach of faith or, by rea-
son of mutual suspicious. to fail to reach
a working agreement to resist Russia's I'M
righteous seizure of Manchuria
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The Proud Coal Kings,
From the New York Herald.

FROM the New 1Ork Herald.
The defiant attitude of the anthra cite
coal men before the interstate commerce
commission their refusal to answer point
ed questions or to produce their records, is
making very unfavorable impression upon
the public mind. Why fear the light If
there is nothing to conceal? Their obstin-
ate silence in itself tells US truths. When
counsel for the Reading Company the other
day compared the complaints Of the peo-
pie of New York about the high price of
coal to the whining Of a parcel Of whipped
ours he expressed candid truth as to the
estimation in which his clients hold the
public. President Baer's scornful bearing
and language yesterday recall his peremp-
tory refusal to arbitrate with the miners
during the coal strike last year, when he
intimated that Almighty God had placed
the anthracite coal fields in the keeping
of himself and associates. The attitude of
these men betrays an entire misconception
of their official relation to the public They
seem impressed with the notion that the
monopolizing of the coal fields by their
corporations. the allotment of production
and the regulation of prices Is a purely
private business and that for the people
or their representatives to inquire into it
Is nothing less than impertinence.
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r1onday,
Special Sale of
ssChic"
MUSLIN
Underwear
At soc.
Per Garment.
Worth 69c. to Sn.0O.

The famous Chic" Underwear.
SO widely and favorably known, not
only for its intrinsic worth, but also
because Of the clean and healthful
conditions under which it is made,
will be offered for sale next Monday
morning at the uniform price of soc.
per garment. The usual prices are
o9c. to SI.oo. The National Con-
sumers' League official label is on
every garment. This assures clean
and healthful conditions under
which it is made, the label being att
thorlzed and license given after in
vestigation.
There are Gowns, Long and Short
Skirts, Drawers and Corset Covers.
They are we'll made, correctly
sized and most carefully finished;
the materials are thoroughly re-
liable, and the trimmings, tastefullv
applied, consist of the daintiest of
laces and enbroideries.
Price, SOC. per Garment.
Worth 69c. and Sl.OO.
Will be displayed on special tables
third floor, nth st.
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A Pessimistic Protest,

"A TeSS1m1SC1C 3TOCeSC.
Everything is goin' wrong:
Kind O. makes me riled to see
Nature pausin' fur song.
Jes' like life was gay an free.
Here / sit an agitate
My colossal brain with grief
Over these affairs of state,
Vainly seekin' some relief.
Yet the dandelions grin
From the meadows bright an green.
While the birds their songs begin,
An the sunshine gilds the scene.
Folks hitch up an start to plow.
An the fruit tree blossoms start
Makes me kind O. wonder how
Earth can be so hard O. heart
Honey bees will soon be out.
Coaxin' sweetness from the flowers;
Butterflies, do not doubt,
Will be squapderin' the hours.
And mankind likewise will go
Laughing with the summer throng,
Same as if they didn't know
Everything is goin' wrong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25

Some politicians will always say that
Mr.. Ware is better poet than pension
commissioner, while others with literary
aspirations will VOW that he is bette,
commissioner than a poet Maybe, he is
pretty good in both branches
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25
In Albania.

From the Chicago Record-Herald.
Abdul Hamid is moving large detach-
ments of his Kurd troops into the Balkan
provinces. The Kurds did the sultan's work
of expert butchery in Armenia. They can,
however. expect no meek necks stretched
to the knife in Albania. If the worst comes
to the worst the world is as apt to be pity
ing the poor kurds'' as the poor Alba
MANS"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25
Never Quarreled.

Il am proud to say" remarked Mr.. Meek
ton that my wife is not what could be
called a quarrelsome woman"
"Indeed?'
81 never knew her to quarrel in my life.
She merely announces what she wants, and
that's an end of the matter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25

The question of fireworks for Richard
Croker when. he gets home next summer
will be delicate one for the politicians. 1t
is even now difficult to decide whether it is
safe to slight the eX-chief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25
Carnegie and Tuskepe,

From the New York World.
Mr.. Carnegie has made a notable contri-
button toward the settlement of the race
question. The Carnegie libraries are
noble benefaction, but the gift to Tuskegee
has an even broader and grander aim
the elevation of a race.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25

Mr.. Hanna continues to confine his public
remarks to genial generalities. He is not
wasting ammunition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25

Governor Pennypacker will, of course.
take into consideration the amount OF
newspaper ridicule he will surely invite by
sanctionlns any attempt to muzzle the
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The Rose Vine.

The sun flung kiss to the vine by the
wall
Where it lived all austere in the shadow
of gloom,
And it shuddered at thought of politeness
so small:
Then it blushed, and was radiant with
roses in bloom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25
Must Have Missed It,

From the Denver Post.
Colonel Henry Watterson was not seen
among the invited guests at the Reggie
Vanderbilt wedding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25

Sir Thomas Upton is fine example Of a
good loser. Some Of our American states
men ought to study him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25

Mr.. Cleveland has inspired SO many dis
likes that there should be no objection to
his having a few of his own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25

Base ball and overcoats represent one
of the latest combinations offered by a
versatile climate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25

By leaving the reporters behind when he
plunged into the Yellowstone Park the
President spared the public much Weari-
some detail concerning what he did and
did not shoot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25

Booth Harrington has been to the lesis-
lature and had typhoid fever. This literary
life is terrible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25

Mr.. Carnegie has given away so much
money that great many people are won
dering how they came to be overlooked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25

The Kaiser Wilhelm II is very rapid
boat as BELTS the fact that the kaiser him.
self is something of pacemaker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25

The Red Cross Society is in danger Of let
ting it's bookkeeping obscure its record in
the field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25

The new stock exchange building in New
York is very handsome. But architecture
cannot soothe the feelings of the injured
lamb
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His BUSY Day.

'Why don't you seek some employment
instead of stopping people and asking them
for money!
Mister" said Meandering Mike, re-
proachfully. ''dats me employment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25
SHOOTING STARS.
A Sense of Satisfaction.

I'VE are one of the richest nations on
EARTH"
"Of course we are" answered Senator
Sorghum. "And I can say without boast
ing that have done much to help along a
wealth. F"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25

de man dat has sense enough to take
good advice" said Uncle Eben. sis usually
smaht enough to think it up foh hisself."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25

Mr.. j. P Morgan selected Friday as sail
ing day. But Mr.. Morgan is one of the
people who seem to be impervious to hoo
docs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25

Garter Harrison is serenely confident that
no excursion parties can hurt his prospects
at present
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Melodramatic.

From the Baltimore American.
The post office sensation is fast getting
near the melodramatic stage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25

The weather looks like the result Of a
to dodge the spring poet.
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Venise point hand made also is in mapy elegant
INSTRUMENTATION Of conventional and floral
patterns-an exquisite piece, showing medalons
wrought in most elaborate band
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25

Antique lace has been revived and is shown in
open meshes and large motifs-one of two fiounces
with large leaves closely filled and outlined with
heavy cord.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25

Lace bands just from Paris will give you an
Idea OF the late modes at that center Of fashion,
They are In Antique, Venise. Cluny and other
laces. pompadour pattern is enriched with
hand-panted motifs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25

zeal lace Is the pride Of aces. and it is remark
able how much of the genuine is displayed this
spring, which is a season Of laces
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25

There are the standard white cream. ecru and
black laces. to which have been added biscuit
oyster and other tints. Moreover, lace bands and
other lace trimmings much dyed in tints
of blue, rose and other soft shades to match the
goods of gowns to be darker or lighter tones of
the dress fabrics. Some specimens of these dyed
laces will give you better idea than description
of their colorings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25

yalenciennes, hand made, embellishes some OF the
finest and most expensive French, andmade, I'M
ported lingerie.
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Here Is lace which represents the toll Of rnontbs
Aiso lace which shows how the machine rivals thu,
hand In the production of this most beautiful
adornment Of fair woman
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yalenciepnes, the reel. is the lace of the infant
the child the school girl the debutante-tbe TRIM
ming of the christening robe the party frock, tie
graduating dress, the coming gown. This Is
decree of that good taste which has long chosen
this lovely lace as most becoming and appropriate
to youth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25

valeneiennes insertings and edgings you will find
to match in the dainty designs which distinguish
this lace
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German laces have however, into fashion
and add variety as we'll beauty to much CT the
fine lingerie.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS $1,000
NEIGHBORHoOD NEVIS
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Eddyville.

Eddyville, Dec. 2.--Died, at o'clock
Friday evenin, November 81, at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. j. NJ.
Vance, at Lost Creek, P. j. Pope, aged
SO years, of general debility and old
age. Mr.. Pope had lived at Lost Creek
for some years, coming to that place
from Oskaloosa. His wife preceded
him in death. but he leaves a son of
the same household as his father.
Death came after an illness of about
week, and the funeral was held Sun
day afternoon. The place of inter-
ment was in the Highland Cemetery
here.
Anita Blackwood oldest daughter of
John Blackwood east of town, has
been in dangerous condition from an
attack of pneumonia. The young wo-
man is Is or 16 years of age, and has
been attending school here.
Died, Thursday evening, November
g. at the home of her mother, at Lost
Creek. the fve-year- daughter of
Mrs. Noval, death being due to mem
braneous Group, following a short ILL
ness. The child's father was killed
two years ago in the mine disaster. A
younger child, aged three years, has
also had the Group, but is doing nice
~. A private funeral was held Fri
day afternoon and burial was in High
land.
Inc revival meetings WnlcR nave
been going ON at the Methodist Epis-
copal church the past month are gain
ing in interest. A total of twelve COIL
versions have been made. Six are
young men and an equal number are
young women. Three of these were
secured Friday night and three or
Saturday night. Rev. W. T. Howe ans
nounced at services Sunday morning
that the meetings would continue this
/ week. 1t was suggested at the meet
| ing Saturday night that a Young Mems
Christian association should be or
| ganized here, and the idea will be
| further agitated. A full house has
been greeting Rev. Rowe nightly, anc
interest is increasing.
Mrs. Catherine Nay has been very
low with the grip and complications
She formerly resided north of town
and is now at the home of her son
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Dan May, four miles east of oskaloo-

Dan May, four miles east of Oskaloo-
sa. Dr. F. E. Vance was called Satur-
day in consultation with DR.. l.. A.
Rogers of Oskaloosa, regarding the
case.
Frank Oldham's little daughter, Ger
trude, who has been quite sick with
scarlet fever, is somewhat improved
today.
George Osborne west of town, was
seized Friday morning with an at
tack of paralysis and has been quite
sick. This is the second stroke Mr..
Osborne has suffered
The shooting match which was held
on D. w. Thompson,s grounds. south
OF town, Thanksgiving, was we'll at
tended. Clay pigeons We're used as
targets during the forenoon and live
birds during the afternoon. Among
the shooters from distance who par
ticipated were: Frank Smith and
Palmer and Harvey Grooms of Bid
we'll and Cordie Garfield of Ottum-
wa.
DR.. F. NJ. McCrea received a let
ter Friday morning telling of the
illness of his niece, Miss Eppie Wylie
who is attending a kindergarten train
ing school at Grand Rapids, Michi-
gan.
Mrs. Kate Ladd of Ottumwa. spent
Thanksgiving at the homes of Mrs. j.
W. Seifert and Mrs n. B. Holloway
Ives Calhoun, John McCarroll also
of Ottumwa, visited Thursday and
Friday with the Seifferts and other
friends.
There was a party out at the John
+. Hohl home, about two miles west
of town. Thanksgiving night. The
young people spent the evening with
music and games, and it was not till
late hour q o'clock) that they de-
parted for their various homes feel
ing more than ever the hospitality of
the popular Hohl home. Eleven cou-
pies We're present, as follows Archie
Gray. Miss Mabel Johnson Willie Ber-
~. Miss Edna Gibson, Quincy Myers,
Miss Callie Gibson, Fred Gibson, Miss
Dora Hohl, Charles and Miss Kate
Johnson, John Denning. Miss Ida
Hohl, Carl Powell. Miss Maude Rich
ards, James Powell, Miss Hattie Ber-
Cora Hohl, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hohl
and SON Francis Marion. Mr.. and Mrs
Acie Odem of Buxton.
The six year-cld son of Ed Bruba-
| ker of near Cedar, shas been i'll with
an attack Of congestion of the lungs
A child of L. L. Harris on the Leeline
farm south of town. also has the
same complaint.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Tierney of Eldor
visited Wednesday and Thursday witt
Mr.. Tierneys sister. Mrs. Harry Da.
wilson al Pekay
The Tllut -So-Eyer society OF rhe
4 CHRISTIAN church VIII hold bazaar
pecenaber u. 4 building has not We
been selected
4 Mrs Milton Bay Of Grayis Creek
has beer on the sick list.
4 Elder g. @. Spencer OF Oskaloosa
pastor of the Christian churches her,
and al Fremont. conducted baptisma
services III the church Friday after
noon. and filled the pulpit during th'
evening.
Mrs. David Moran. west of town
has been visiting relatives at Mar
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c6sque,st.

Chequest, Dec. "A number from
here attended the Thanksgiving ball
at Douds Thursday night.
. Mr.. and Mrs. William Kennedy were
shopping in Keosauqua last Wednes-
day.
Mrs. w. H. Harryman and son, Wal
do, spent the day Saturday with
friends in KeosauQua.
Abe Coffman is dangerously i'll with
typhoid fever.
George Claim spent over Saturday
night and Sunday with friends in Keo.
sauqua.
Messrs c. E. Written, Pete Fergu'
son and Roscoe Morrow Of Douds-Le
ando, enjoyed a hunt in Chequest
Monday.
W. B. Strait and family We're trad
ingin KeosauGua Saturday
A goodIy number from here attend
ed the Boyer4Brodeeh wedding near
Leando 1lasr Thursday evening