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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30

market and controlling the price for a
time, Mr.. Baer flew into a passion of de-
nunciations because his motives and fair
ness should be for moment questioned.
The other day when the Reading company
locked out 10000 of it's men in direct viola
ton of the pledge given to the President on
the appointment of the coal commission
and of the terms of that body's findings,
Mr.. Baer refused to advance any explana-
ton, waving his hand scornfully to the
facts and the commissions report" Now
comes his impudent denial of federal juris-
diction in a matter Of interstate commerce,
his amazing citation of the doctrine OF
states rights and his refusal to produce
contracts and other documents before the
interstate commerce commission, before
which he has been cited to answer charges
of a violation of the statutes in maintaining
a coal trust or pool.
1t is too late in the daysfor any, corpora
ton leader to deny the interstate authority
OF the federal agencies or to defy the anti
trust sentiments which are now animating
the majority of the people. II Mr. Baer
cannot read correctly the signs OF the times
pointing to general readjustment of the
relations between the people and the Dig
corporations, he is an inefficient servant Oh
his employers and an unreliable admins
traitor of the interests of his stockholders
and bondhoIders He is apparently 1ossiilzeo
in the belief that he can continue to defy
the lightning of public opinion. He seems
to think that he can now proceed with abso-
lutte immunity from check to raise the cost
of hard coal to the consumer on the basis OF
the new wage scale adopted by the presi-
Dental commission. That wage scale Is
binding, even though it is not based upon
statutory law. 1t has it's foundations IN
that which is quite as strong, however. a
formal pledge on the part of the forces,
greater than Baer. which were Invoked to
secure peace in the coal war. price SCALE
arranged with equal consideration for all
sides by impartial judges, may be the next
necessity. and there is reason to peheVe
that if circumstances-such as further
Baerisms-lead to this necessity such
scale will be quite as binding as the three
year wage scale Is today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30
April 80, 1SO3-19O3.

st. Louis is crowded today with tens of
thousands of people from all parts of the
middle west with a sprinkling from the
more remote portions of the country, In
honor of great occasion. One hundred
years ago today a treaty was signed
which transferred the French sovereignty
in the new world to the United States.
thereby greatly enlarging the dominions
of the new nation and opening the way
for the future colonizing of the plains and
hills and coasts of the far western re-
gions. The transfer of the territory was
not only notable as an immense acqui-
sition of land. 1t insured the later COM
pletion of the ocean-to-ocean stretch OF
the states. Had the French retained pos
session of Louisiana and it's northeriy
reaches and appurtenances the United
States would have been confined to the
Atlantic shores and the comparatively mar
row strip of land east of the Mississippi
valley.
The great exposition which Is to be held
a year later to commemorate this event
IS a tribute to the first expansion move
ment of the new community. daring ex-
pertinent IN matchmaking. heavy invest
ment In responsibilities. There were grave
doubts then as to the wisdom of the
course The authors of the proposal. the
negotiators of the treaty. the statesmen
who defended 1t. were subjected to the
most severe criticism. Their motives were
suspected, their patriotism questioned.
They were plunging the young nation into
certain destruction. They were running
its prospects. They were acquiring that
which would later become a fostering sore
-, - la~ nov nf n
people. whose allegiance to their new SOW
ereignty would never be strong and who
would be a constant menace to the do
nestle peace of the United States.
But pessimism was conquered and the
events proved the rare wisdom of the first
expansionsts who saw farther ahead than
did the crowd of their critics. Next to
the Declaration of Independence. upon
which the war of separation was based,
the treaty with France concentrating the
first movement in growth Is to be consid-
cred as the most significant Of American
state papers. Its signing deserves such
memorial celebration as today's ceremony
in st. Louis, such great display of the
wealth and resources and enterprise of
the nation as will be afforded by next
years exposition. The occasion at St.
Louis today Is made notable by the pres
ence of the President of the United States
and the only living ex-President, the am
bassadors and ministers to the United
States from the other governments, many
of the most distinguished Americans, men
of political financial. industrial, scientific.
Intellectual leadership. They are all there
to rejoice that the first hundred years Of
ownership of the great Louisiana terri
tory has brought so wonderful return
to the United States and that the future
of the territory under American sover-
eighty promises to exceed all records for
prosperity and progress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30
canital and Mr.. Roosevelt.

The franchise law which the highest court
in New York by unanimous decision mas
inst unheld was the work Of Mr.. Roosevelt
while governor of that state. 1t brought
down upon him the denunciaton OF many
leading capitalists, and caused some Oh the
managing politicians of his party TO ques-
tion his further usefulness In office Ihere
grew indeed, a story out of the SITUATION
to the effect that the movement TO transfer
Mr.. Roosevelt from the local to the ma
tional field was then inaugurated the re-
publican bosses, instigated by the great
franchise owners, set to work to make
second term for Mr.. Roosevelt as governor
impossible by encouraging sentiment In MS
favor for the vice presidency
That the great franchise owners and
manipulators in New York were anxious to
see Mr. Roosevelt's leadership in the state
brought to a close is true. 1t Is also true
that their friends among the republican
managers were of the same feeling and
anxious to forward any practical scheme
to that end. But it Is absurd and against
the record to say that any such activity
and influence made Mr.. Roosevelt the run
ming mate of Mr.. Mckinley in 1900. Mr..
Roosevelts nomination at Philadelphia that
year was dictated by the popular enthu-
siasm which his services in the Spanish
war had aroused He had the benefit, 1t Is
true. of his fine record in the civil offices
he had filled, and of his sturdy personal
character, but the controlling considera-
ton was the snap and grit and energy he
had exhibited in the field, and even earlier.
in the little brush with Spain. The repub-
lican masses, and particularly the young
men, admired him for the patriotism he
had shown, and insisted on his becoming
a national quantity And they would not
be denied.
Time and fortune have brought Mr..
Roosevelt to the White House, and in the
office of President, as previously in that
of governor of New York, he has become
the object of attack on the part of certain
capitalistic influences and their political
agents and sympathizers. His attitude to-
ward monopolistic trusts Is as warmly re-
scented in those quarters as was his atti-
tude toward the New York franchises. He
wanted in the one case just taxation in the
public interests. He wants in the other
case just restraint in the public interests.
The courts in both cases are unfolding his
views. In 1900 the antagonism of dis
gruntled capital cut no figure to his detri-
ment. VIII that influence accomplish any
thing more next year? Wall street did not
remove him from the governors chair. Can
1t bring his career in the White House to
a close?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30
Stuart Robson.

Stuart Robson's death closes a career of
exceptional success and usefulness For in
the many years of his life on the stage Mr.
Robson materially lightened the burden
which at times hangs SO heavily upon hui
man shoulders. He made his hearers laugh
as have few comedians. In the 5000 times
that he acted the part of BERTHE the
Lamb" in his masterpiece, 1.-THE Henri
etta," he has doubtless been as friend to
some millions of people. a friend because
direct contributor to their saiety, their
appreciation of wholesome Jest. It does
men good to laugh heartily, especially in
these days Of tension, and Stuart Robson
had the natural Rift Of provoking mirth.
Washington mourns him particularly be-
cause here he spent his youth. The Star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30
Literary Loyalty.

There isn't any finish to these magazines
and books.
A feller's bound to notice 'em whichever
way he looks.
But when pick one of EN- up an read an
hour or so,
1t seems quite similar to what I've read
long years ago.
An SO close the volume. On the shelf /
put it back
An settle down contented to peruse the
almanac.
They're all about some gal that's fell in
love with some young man.
1t seems jes' like eavesdroppin' to be fol-
lerin' out each plan
They make fur future happiness. I've got
so many cares
I haven't time fur pryin' in young peoples
love affairs
l let EN- have their novels. I will never
feel lack
OF literatoor as long as they get out the
almanac.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30

In her explanation to the Associated
Press of the circumstances attending the
marriage of her daughter to the Earl of
Yarmouth. as teiegraphed from Pittsburg
yesterday, Mrs. Thaw has this to say, as a
sort of snapper to her lash:
1.-The freedom with which ciphers are
thrown about by printers is typical Of the
age"
In the framing of this caustic observation.
is it to be understood that the proud and
happy mother had her money-seeking SON
in-Iaw especially in mind? 1t is certainly
open to such construction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30
A Considerate Youth.

What does Josh say in his letter." asked
Mrs. Corntossel
Il haven't read all of 1t. But he starts
out by sayfn' he hopes I am feelin well.
That's mighty considerate of Josh, too. He
wants to make sure as far as possible that
I'll be able to stand the shock when he
asks for money, later on"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30

feels intimately bereaved by his death be-
cause of the fact that before he ventured
upon the stage he was In its service as an
efficient manipulation of types And the
capital always welcomed him back to his
old home and now lays a wreath upon his
grave in grateful recollection of the mel-
lowing influence which as a comedian he
cast upon It,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30
Vestiges.

The ice man came; the ice man went.
What signs of sorrow linger here.
Is this the remnant of a thaw,
Or did somebody shed tear?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30
Inaccuracies.

Can you blame me for being indignant
when my remarks are distorted in the
press?" said the statesman
Its annoying" answered the inter-
viewer. But when a man has misquoted
every classic author from Virgil down to
Shakespeare, as you have done, he ought
not to complain because his casual state
ments are not Transcribed verbatim
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30

1t will be a good thing for the business of
physicians and druggists If the old queen
of the May customs were revived as prac-
teal institutions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30

The shortage of cattle mentioned by the
beef monopOlists is believed to be largely
fictitious. There is no doubt about the
shortage of cash which the consumer faces
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30
SHOOTING STARS.
A Favorable Critic.

so you regard the success of your play
as aSsuredt'
Ito certain extent" replied the author.
NO one knows as much about it as 1 do.
And it has made an enormous hit with me- .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30
Baer, Bewarel
From the Toledo Blade.

From the Toledo Blade.
Baer should remember the old adage:
Whom the gods would destroy they first
make mad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30

A coroner's jury in New York is said to
be In terror of the Malta. That Interesting
though indefinable, institution is coming to
be as much of a bugbear over there as the
police force
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30
The Cameras Eccentricities.

"All nature is beautiful" said the en-
thusiast.
Il used to think So, answered the young
man with discolored fingers. But since
took up amateur photography I begin to
have my doubts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30
They Don't Get Berries.

From the Savannah News.
The Washington scientist who says that
strawberries are largely responsible for
suicide fails to take account in his theory
Of the fact that persons who live In board
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30

The authorities have announced a deter
mination to prohibit gambling at Saratoga.
A large number of people will wonder what
other reason there can be for going there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30
Very Cross.

From the Hartford Post.
The Red Cross Society seems to have
got its wires crossed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30

There is lingering and well-defned fear
that something may happen at any moment
to change Russia's innocent intentions with
reference to Manchurfa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30

Mr.. Cleveland continues to allow affairs
of public interest to distract him, despite
the way in which the weather tempts a
man to get out his fishing tackle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30

st. Louis has had such experience in
handling crowds at political conventions
that it feels competent to undertake a
wholesale contract.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30

When duke or an earl marries an
American heiress 1t is in very bad taste for
his creditors to be among the first to con-
graduate him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30

General Miles may feel inclined to make
up as far possible for the silence in
which he INDUCED while visiting the Phil
ippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30

Grand opera singers presented their retir-
ing manager with a loving cup in New
York. Before salaries start and after they
are all paid up are the times when such
demonstrations are possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30

MIR. Carnegie continues to give away i'm
mense sums of money. but there seems to
be no prospect of his getting down to the
poverty mark
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30
No Hurry.

From the New York Mall and Express
Hold up a little on this presidency talk
Sufficient unto 1904 Is the evil thereof.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30

The German government has not offered
any objection to Mr.. Carnegie's donation to
build a temple of peace at The Hague
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30
South Has Hopes Of the North.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
With Uncle Toms Cabin barred from
the New York public schools there may
be hope for the next generation Of New
Workers yet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30
A Characteristic Speech BY Kittredee

From the Rosebud Is. d. New Era
The Big Stone Headlight perpetrates
some good things of which this Is not the
worst: Senator Kittredge sustained his
reputation for good judgment in his ora
tory when he introduced the president at
Sioux Falls. We print his remarks in full.
He said, Gentlemen. the President"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30

The size Of the numerals required on auto
mobiles may compel some people to get
bigger machines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30

The open work stocking will soon be here
again. So will the mosquito
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30

Summer Dresses.
Two lots bought and Of
fered at less than usual prices.
Three feeting opportunities.
$Z.9S Suits Sur of ys striDs sha and w Fis
ured Madras, black and white. Sizes
30 to A.
$1,000 1 1or sls s Taffe s, and F o3uo
Dfmity Dresses, trimmed with lace
and velvet ribbon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30
ST COrsets. 60c.

ST COrsets, 00c.
Batiste Corsets; straight
front, dipped hip, low bust,
guaranteed rust-proof. All sizes.
400 for Lawn Dressing SacQues:
VIZ white and colors: lace and
ribbon trimmed. On third floor, with
cOrSets.
400 for Wash Skirts of Pretty
Ginghams. with full flounce.
finished with dust ruffie. Stitched
bands
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-30
Summer Hose.

summer those.
Black Gauze Hose with dou-
bic soles, heels and toes. CSC
for 35c quality.
Doc for 35c "Onyx" Black Isle
Hose, plain; also Richelieu
and Rembrandt ribs. White toes and
heels.
NJ for best of SOC Onyx" Black
TOW Iisle Hose, all-over lace eff
fects. No imperfections and all
sizes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-08
REDUCED RATES TO THE WHITE
MOUNTAINS

Round trip tickets 20 Fabyans Rro,.
ton Woods. Jefferson. Bethlehem ana
various other points In the White Noun
tains. good going September 18th 20 DC.
tober 18th via the N. Y. N. IT, a II ana
Boston a. Maine Railroads via boston or
Worcester. affording n choice OF route.
via Plymouth or North Conway. are now
on sale at Union station. No. weybosset
street. and corner Custom House and
information may be obtained regarding
rates. routes and schedules. cry low
rates have been made for these excursion
tickets. affording an opportunity within
reach Of all for Witnessing the unsur-
passed natural beauties OF the White
Mountain region. ut the height OF their
autumnal glory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-08
LITTLE ONE
FRIGHTENED
TO Death
Fell From Top Stair and Land.
cd Dead In Fathers
Arms.

New York. Oct. s.--Bertha Kinney, q
up in a big rocking chair in the little sit
tng-room OF her home, No. $50 Columbus
avenue, Tuesday night, and patiently
listened for the steps OF her father, re-
turning from work. Ever since the little
one had learned to toddle across the floor
she has watched To give her father a
welcoming kiss. and hast night she wait
ed for his return expectantly.
When she finally heard the sound of
the bell her face was wrea thed in smiles
and with the word papa" on her lips
she ran TO the door and standing on tip
toe, reached up and clssped the knob in
both her chubby fists. moment later
she was In the dark hall at the top OF
long flight OF stairs.
1t was great fun TO hide behind the
railing and boo just as the father reach
ed the top and watch him jump in start
led surprise. He always jumped and
no the fun was good every night. Last
evening the little one shouted In glee
as her father started back with the
sound OF her voice and then ran forward
for the expected oaress.
Just how it happened no one knows,
but the little one tripped as she reached
the top stair and fell. Tne arms Of the
father were stretched instantly and into
them the child tumbled with q sharp cry
OF fright and lay limp and helpless.
II was but a step 10 the open door
and as the Hight fell on q pale. little
face the father saw that something ser
iops had happened Instantly ne rushed
10 the street and summoned an am
bulance from the J Hood Wright hos
pital When Or Fahestock arrived
Bertha was dead Fright was given as
the cause.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-08

state was played yesterday and the re-
suits were somewhat OF a surprise to
many. The two most likely aspirants
for the championship honors went down
TO defeat in handy manner TO the con.
quering tread Of Misses Hunt and Cong
don. The score OF the day before was
so good that all looked upon Miss White
as sure TO win from Miss Congdon, but
such proved not TO be the case, for the
play of the latter lady was even better
than on the day previous.
The other surprise was the defeat OF
Miss Hazard by Mics Hunt at the Wan
namoisett club Miss Hunt played a
on the first round. winning by up to
on the first round. winin gby up 10
to play. Miss Hazard failed to show
her form OF the qualifying round. while
her opponents game evinced consider
able improvement.
Mrs. II b. Ellis the woman champion
Of the Choppequonsett club had the diff
ficulty In disposing OF her opponent. Miss
Ruth Mather OF the Wannamoisett Miss
Mather made a good start. taking the
first three holes. but Mrs. Ellis slowly
pulled ahead, finishing the first nine holes
one 10 the good and winning on the 18th
by up and to play.
The semi-nnals will take place today,
when Mis-. Congdon and Miss Ellis will
meet az will Miss Hunt and Miss Alice
Brownell, who yesterday defeated Miss
stott
The summary OF yesterdays play:
Womens state championship frst
round-Miss Elizabeth Congdoa. Agawam,
beat Miss Grace White. Wannamoisett
s Up and 10 play: Mrs II. r. Ellis,
Choppequonsett. beat Miss Ruth Mather,
Wannamoisett, 5 up and TO play; Miss
Louise Hunt, Wannamoisett. beat Miss
Marion Hazard, Agawam, up and 3
to play: Miss Alice Browneii Wanna
nroisett. beat Miss Anna Stott OF Aga
wan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-08
WARREN.

A birthday party was held in Grange
hall. East Warren. which was to, cele-
brate the 21st birthday OF William How
ard. Jr.. son OF Mr.. an dMrs William
Howard Supper was served from 6 TO s.
The party consisted of about IS couples
and enjoyed dancing and games until a
late hour. There were friends presen,
from Crompton. Providence. Fall River
New Bedford and woonsocket. Gifts were
numerous.
Gorden n. Church and wife OF this town
left here yesterday for n weeks visit in
Connecticut.
The Ping Pong Social club held meet
ing I'm It's rooms on Child street last even
Ing. Following the meeting the club en-
joyed an oyster stew. Speeches were made
by several OF tn eprominent members.
The question regarding the opening or
night schools will be considered az the
regular meeting OF the school committee.
which will be held next Monday even
ing.
Charles W. Brown. former principal of
the Warren High school. who has been
visiting friends In town for the past
few days. left yesterday for Boston. Mr..
Brown has been with the Harvard geo
logical survey in Colorado the past sum
mer
Mr.. Frederick Greene led the " y.
s. e. y. at its weekly melting this week
I'm the Baptist church: subject. What
Abraham Teaches Us"
Celestia lodge. u. of r.. held regular
meeting IN odd Fellows hall last evening
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