davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
Responsibility for Accidents

The trial of the street railway directors
at Newark for manslaughter. in connection
with last winters fatal collision between a
trolley ear and locomotive. ended in the
dismissal of the defendants by the court on
the ground that the charge had not been
proved. This leaves the question of the
personal responsibility of the higher Of
ficials and the managing owners of such
corpora tons where it was before. They are
liable of course. in civil damages for in
juries inflicted. but as far as this court s
decision operates they cannot be held to
the same degree of accountability In pun
tshment under criminal charges as the
motorman, conductor, switch tender sig
mailman other operating employee upon
whom specific responsibility may be proved.
The court based its ruling chiefly upon
the point that 1t had not been shown that
the derailing switch. the absence of which
permitted the accident Is a customary de-
vice in street railroadng. Only in 10 per
cent of grade crossings. said the presiding
judge, are such switches In USE II that Is
true, the public safety is guarded only to
the extent OF 10 per cent Or. to state the
case otherwise. the corporations have neg
lected their plain duty to the extent OF W
per cent. 1t does not make for a greater
degree of public security or for q higher
standard Of precautionary equipment for
the courts thus to accept the minimum
rather than the maximum as the gauge OF
the corporations liability.
1t was urged In defense of the corpora
ton in this case that the derailing switch.
which was actually purchased and hauled
to the crossing and then abandoned. was
not installed because of the obstructive
policy Of the steam railroad company. The
attempt. apparently successful. was to shift
the blame to the latter corporation This is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
George B. Mcclellan.

George B. Mcclellan is a man Of high
character and good ability. His service in
Congress has brought him the respect Of
his associates irrespective of party. He has
industry and suavity, and withal Is an at
tEactive man. But talk of him for mayor
Of New York suggests things that would
hardly make for success at the polls He
owes his opportunity in politics absolutely
to Richard Croker, who not only gave him
his start. but has watched over him ever
since. Mr.. Mcclellan In the city hall could
not If he would escape the influence Of Mr..
Croker. which is never for good in New
York affairs. He would inevitably yield to
the pressure, and to the extent that he did
would disappoint the friends of good gov
eminent and injure himself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
The Ambition of Incidence,

If things should ever come my way I don't
believe I'd try
70 make a gorgeous showing and amaze
',- the passer-by.
I don't believe I'd travel with a footnan
prim and neat,
Nor have a jingling equpage to echo down
the street f-sl 't
I don't believe I'd let tailor fill my life
with care
By telling me the different kinds Of clothes
I ought to wear
Nor would I strive to be the foremost in
financial fame
And make the public tremble every time
wrote my name
I'd just go fishing and I'd wear tattered
hat of straw,
And never mind the calendar with its OPP
pressive law.
I'd wear a flannel shirt, cen though my
friends might think it strange.
When I grew tired Of fishing I'd go SWIM
ming for a change.
I'd never wear a collar, save on Sunday
now and then,
And when got back home from church I'd
take it off again.
1 wouldn't be a captain in the fierce indus
trial fray,
But I'd change my mode of living If things
ever came my way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
OLD AGE

COMES TO EVERY ONE. BUT ITS VISITS MAY
BE POSTPONED.
Old age Is not question of years
Some men are odd at forty others are young Mt
sixty.
It's mighty hard proposition to look young. no
matter how young you feel if your hair ia falling
out and your head becoming bald
Perhaps you are tired trying Intellectual remedies
for this evil.
We don't blame yoy, If you are
Why not try snsefectve for a change?
Newbros 4srpichha kills the dandrun germ,
which is the cause of the whole trouble
d.. destroy the ~ use Eeu remove the effect
Sold by leading druggists. Send 1Oc in stamps
for sample to The Herpicide Co., Detroit Mich.
Edward StevHIs. special agent. 9th and Pa ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
Improving the Consular Service.

The following dispatch from Oyster Bay
conveys news of general interest:
THAT federal consular appointments will
In future be made wherever possible by pro-
motion. as is the custom in many European
countries. and not as at present by original
appointments and that a number of i'm
portant consular appointments may also be
expected soon was authoritatively an
nounced here today in the course of the
visit of Assistant Secretary of State Looms.
1T Is understood that by this system the
President not only hopes to reward faithful
and constant labor in the consular service,
but to have as the American consular rep
resentatives at home and abroad men who
have worked their way upward and are
thoroughly familiar with every detail Of
their posts.
Reform in the consular service has been
urged for some years with constantly in
creasing effect The old system of appoint
ments. If system 1t might be called, brought
many incompetent men into the service.
The consular places were a part of the
spoil of war, and the man with pull
triumphed there as he did in the field Of
home search. His fitness was matter of
| secondary If of any. consideration. If
"solld'' with the local boss, and registered
among the most competent Of the party
workers in his community, he usually Sc
cured place If his taste led him in that
direction.
When Mr.. Blaine was at the head of the
State Department under General Harrison
| a senator presented a constituent who as
pired to consular honors The man resided
near a colony of Indians. Mr.. Blaine re-
ceived him kindly. but soon discovered that
the mans ambition was misdirected. He
simply wanted to see little of the world,
and, frugally, to have Uncle Sam foot the
bill You have never served in consular
post?' Mr. Blaine inquired. The man never
had. Have you ever been abroad?' The
man had not. What languages do you
speak?" English and little Choctaw."
was the modest response. Mr.. Blaine man
aged to keep his face. and the senator kept
his, but the strain was severe on both men.
The applicant was not successful. but his
claims were good as those of nine in ten
of the applicants who did succeed.
AS the years have gone by, and our for
eign trade has increased, the necessity for
filing these places with men fully alive to
their requirements has been borne in
strongly upon leaders of both parties. The
mere ward worker in politics is VIGOROUSLY
a misft He Injuries the country when
commissioned for work for which he is I'M
qualified. Whatever his claims may be,
they should receive recognition less at the
expense of the government and our expand
and a little Choctaw" should never again
be offered at the State Department in con-
necton with consular application.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
Long and one-sided.

From the Providence Journal.
Racing for the Americas cup, besides
being too One-sided to be very interesting
to the ordinary observer. is much too long
drawn out a contest to suit the temper of
the hustling, nervous American people
There will be few regrets this side Of
the Atlantic that there are likely to be
no more challenges for some years to come
A quick. sharp contest. with the chances
about equal. is the only kind of COMPETE
tive sport that can really stir our people
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05

The assassins in Servia are now alarmed
about a plot to assassinate them. 1t is a
very complicated situation, and IT is not
surprising that King Peter should treat
the whole thing as a cOnundrum and give
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05

ST. Louis claims to be arranging to hold
its exposition as matter of public benefit
and amusement and wants to know what
Secretary Shaw means by referring to it
plain business proposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
Wheat is Up.

From the Sioux City Journal.
Everybody likes to see the honest farmer
get a good price for his wheat. but one
can't help wishing it could be arranged
without increasing the price of flour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05

1t is observed that the same names are
always conspicuous in connection with any
story of silly doings at Newport. Newport
should do something to protect itself from
the mischief that a few people can accom-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
Gamblers and Growers.
From the Dallas News.

From the Dallas News.
There are indications that the Texas cot
ton growers will not stop to inquire If the
purchasers of the cotton are gamblers, IL
the price is satisfactory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
The Boston Negroes.

From the Chicago Post.
One of the humOrs of the race problem Is
watching the Boston negroes throwing mud
at Booker T. Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05

Professor Langley has had just as many
disappointments and not nearly SO many
banquets as Sir Thomas Upton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05

Mr.. Tom L. Johnson might call attention
to the fact that Sir Thomas Upton Is not
the only man who knows how to take de-
feat gracefully.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05

The Ohio democrats may not carry the
state. but with the assistance of Mr.. Bryan
they will treat the population to some fine
speech making
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05

President Roosevelt will shock some OF
the old-fashioned spoilsmen by his assump'
ton that political pull does not necessa-
rily qualify a man to be a United States
consul.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05

The average colored citizen will want a
round-trip ticket before he consents to in
spect the Philippines for colonization pur-
poses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
A September Sadness.

They tell of autumn's mournful chill
When all the flowers fade,
And yet the mercury is still
At ninety in the shade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05

There is doubt whatever that Senator
Hanna expects to be well enough to sit up
and hear the election returns read.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
Hopeful.

why is it that so few sea serpents have
been seen this summer"
Il don't know" answered the landlord.
Maybe it's because sea serpents are get
ting scarce, and then again maybe it's be-
cause people are becoming more temperate
and truthful. Either way it's a good sign
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
Coming Home.

From the Cincinnati Tribune.
All roads are now leading to home for the
rOamers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
WOmen's New
Fall Footwear.

We are showing a few OF the new
fall styles of Women's Shoes, and
the variety will increase as the days
go by. The betterment this season
is more noticeable than ever. The
shoemakers seem to have outdone
themselves in their efforts to please.
The toes this season border on
the narrow. The broad shapes are
greatly modified. The heels are
higher. In a word the trend is
toward neatness and daintiness-
that so becomes a woman.
The following items are among
the first arrivals:
line of women's Patent Ideal Kid Lace and
Button Shoes. with welt soies This is an elegant
dress shoe and has the style and merit of the
much higher-priced productions.
$3.50 a Pair.
A line of W. & L. Peerless" Shoes, the best
obtainable at the price, They are made on mode
the shoe business Thousands OF pairs are sold
every year. with uniformly satisfactory results
Such are the shoes on which We have stamped our
name-Our guarantee.
$500 a Pair.
line Of Women's Fine Kid Skin 1-strap Slip
pers. made the common-sens last. with low
heels-very neat and comfortable.
S1.5O a Pair.
A line Of Women's Fine Kid Skin Slippers, no
strap. with opera toes and wooden heels-yery
dainty and stylish.
Sl.5O q Pair.
We h.ss just RECEIVED a new line Of Infants' ana
Little Chiidrens Soft-sole Shoes and Moccasins. In
all the popular colOrs.
soc. a Pair.
Third Eoor. T@hth ct.
Woodward & Lothr0p.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
Cigarettes XIII Anything.
the Birmingham Ledger.

From the Birmingham Ledger.
1t b now claimed that the smoke of 'sto-
gies' kills mosquitoes. Somehow that
strikes one as being more reasonable than
the music theory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
Trains Still Running.

From the New York World .
A flying machine that obstinately and re-
peatedly refuses to fly does not greatly
alarm railroad directors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05

Some men," said Uncle Eben, "sits dowr
an does days loafin an calls 1t bein
patient an resigned"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05

The sultan would very much prefer to be
excused from witnessing this naval parade
in his vicinity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
He Makes Flying Machines Now.

From the Ro hester Herald.
Why doesn't Mr.. Herreshoff try his hand
on flying machine?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
So Many Solutionsl
From the Tacoma Ledger.

Apparently there Is no easier task than
to take the pen in hand and solve the race
problem. Meantime the problem maintains
It's statu quo and gets along at the same
old gait.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05

The month with the e. has arrived. but
the thermometer refuses to indorse the
oysters permit to appear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
Consoling

But I mustn't be egotistical and talk
about myself all the time" said Mr. Mincer.
Don't STOP" rejoined Miss Cayenne.
ION social occasion like this any trifle
will do to make conversation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
The Church League Contest.

Sir Thomas Upton is undoubtedly a goot
loser Practice makes perfect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
SHOOTING STARS.
No Regrets.

Don't you sometimes regret the manner
in which you have used money to influence
votes?''
mo, SIR answered Senator Sorghum.
II may be a little tricky, but I'm not
stingy.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05

AS pastimes for rich man Mr.. Addicks
continues to prefer legislatures to libraries
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
New and Beautiful
Fall FlanneES

For Waists, House Gowns,
Kimonas, Etc.
This season we offer a wider
range and better assortment than
ever.
French Flannels in all the desirable plain shades;
p inches wide.
SOC. a Yard.
Genuine Saxony Flannes, in twenty five new and
beautiful styles. 80 inches wide.
Sl.OO a Yard.
Silk and Wool Saxony Flannels, in white and q
large variety Of and handsome designs; 80
inches wide.
SLIPS a Yard.
Second floor Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05

We have just received q new line Of Infants ana
Little Chiidren's Soft-sole Shoes and Moccasins. In
all the popular colOrs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05

Linen Department.
Displaying a large and beautiful
assortment of
Em broidered Butcher
Linen Waist Patterns,
in entirely new effects. Suitable for
fall wear.
$3.50 to S6.75 Each.
Second floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
S1.5O a Pair.

line Of women's Fine Kid Skin Slippers, no
strap. with opera toes and wooden heels-very
dainty and stylish
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
So. so a Pair.
$500 a Pair.
S1.5O a Pair.

line of Women's Fine Kid Skin 1-strap Slip
pers. made on the cOmmon-seDse last. with low
heels-very neat and comfortable,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05

soc. a Pair.
Third Eoor. TAhth ct.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-28
sousA AND RAerIME

John Philip Sousa declares that rag
time is to be with us always. The dec
laration would be discouraging did we
have more faith in this band directors
Judgment of things musical and less
knowledge of the size of the income
the encore king" has derived from
playing the syncopated melodies For
1t is very apparent that Mr.. Sousa,s
wish is father to the declaration. The
''ragtime fad" has proven rather a good
thing for him. What more natural than
that he should wish to have it deyelon
into something more permanent? I'm
fortunately for Mr. Sousa ragtime is
incapable of any development. For
some time now it has tickled the ear of
the public, but the public is already
beginning to show signs of restiyeness
and in little while the syncopated
measure will join all those other fads
that have been slowed away in the
land of the half forgotten.
When Mr.. Sousa insinuates that rag
time represents a national school of
music he pays tribute to large num-
Der of forgotten writer's of melody and
ignores such men as Walter Damrosch.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-28
PERSONAL MENTION.

Ryan-E- c. charleson. Vancouver; G.
T. Perkins, Chicago; B. e. Veatch. Chi
eago; J. W; Mack. Cincinnati; e. Dever-
eaux, Buffalo; AZ Met. Campbell. Winni-
peg; E. w. Cox, Toronto; G. Fl. wiley.
Alexandria 4 W.: g. Clark. milwaukee,; II.
=. Balm, Detroit NJ. c. Ludington. =. s.
A; M: x. Davis, Cincinnati; W. II Mich
olas, Chicago; Grant Coeys, Chicago.
Merchants-A. A. Shea, Nome. Alaska: :
+. L: Leonhardy Williston F. j. Butler
Northfield; G. W. a Darlington. Ashland
Wis Wis; e. J. Doane, Detroit; A G. Neeland,
Mlnot; j. II, Stein, LIE Sueur; George
Winter, LIE Sueur; A l. Deitz New Sa-
lem. N. D.; j. E. Sedman, Missoula. Mont. ::
j. F. Callahan, Nissoula Mont
Windsor-T. H! Smith, Milwaukee. q
B. Nicholas, Chicago; w. II. Maine
Boston; f; l.. Warner, Redwood Fails:
y. h. Goethe. Redwood Falls: C. e. Co,
hon. Grand Rapids; G. w. Parker. De-
troit; W. F. Alvin, New Ulm; BENJAMIN
stout, Rochester; E. I. Gibson Rochester:
r.. Johnson, Denver; W. H. Witherstone,
Rochester; e. E. Peck, Red Wing:
LASER, Chicago.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-28

Silas G. Pratt, E. A. Mcdowell. George
W. Chadwick, who have accomplished
or are accomplishing work that may
truthfully be said to represent the por-
ton of a foundation upon which a ma
tional school of music will assuredly be
built. And these men have not devoted
or are not devoting their special gift to
ragtime.
Mr.. Sousa has amused and his band
has entertained large audiences both
at home and abroad now for many
years. And the "ragtime encore" has
become features of his programmes.
Indeed, so closely has he identified
himself with ragtime that were the
syncopated music to lose in popularity,
perhaps the conductor would lose, also.
This Mr.. Sousa could not endure, there
fore his desire to put ragtime on a bet
ter footing.
1t is possible that ragtime will last as
long as Mr.. Sousa. For the pose band
conductor has come to be regarded in
the light of an American institution.
When his band plays The Georgia
Camp Meeting" while he attitudinizes
his audiences assure themselves smil-
ingly that this is what they have come
to see. No more-and no less-is de-
manded of Mr.. Sousa. But the band
master has evidently mistaken this ex-
hence his mistake as regards the per-
manency of ragtime. Let him step
once beyond his own environment and
the very hand organs on the street will
assure him that ragtime is no longer
first choice even with the masses.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-28
STRUCK DOWN VICTIM
WITH A SMALL AXE
Under Shadow of GaIIows Condemned
Murderer Admits His Guilt.

WILKESBARRE, Pa, Sept. 81
Peter Lenousky. who is doomed to die
on the gallows on Tuesday morning
in this city for the murder of Anthony
Senrek, who was beaten to death with
a Ratchet in the Exeter mine on April
10, 1902, has made confession, adj
hitting that he struck the blow which
killed Sennek. On his confession he
said:
Yes. 1 struck the blow that killed
Sennek. Victor Zarambo, who is now
in the penitentiary for the same crime,
was with me. 1 had small ak and
struck Sennek a blow on the head
from behind with the blunt end of the
ak and he fell down. l struck him
three times after he was down. 1 am
not sorry that 1 killed Sennek but I
would not do 1t again. Victor Zarambo
was behind me when / struck the
blow but Zarambo did not hit him
Robbery was the motive. Sennek
was supposed to carry a large amount
of money on his person but his muir
derers obtained only few cents.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-28
A.PAusE.FoR REMEMBRANCE.

Although the semi centennial which
will be celebrated in Mendoza tomor-
row will be sacerdotal rather than
secular in characteristic golden ami
versary of a church instead of a town
the memories of the town are so in
dissolubly linked with the memories
of the church that to separate the two
were an impossible task The most
inspiring pages of the history of Men
dota, like similar pages In the history
of other frontier towns of the great
Northwest, are best illustrated with
the cross of the missionary.
Fifty years ago, to replace Mendota's
first Catholic church, there was built
on the heights overlooking the upper
valley of the Mississippi the present
church of st. Peter Tomorrow. when
men and women climb the steps which
lead to the heights in order to partici-
pate in the little churchs golden an
nlVersary, the thoughts of many of
these will wander back to an earlier
to the time of the earliest mission
aries. the earliest traders, the earliest
history of Minnesota. And because
MENDOZA figured prominently in that
earliest history is the reason why to-
day no semi-centennial which she cele-
brates cannot be unimportant to her
neighbors. Before ST. Paul there was
Mendoza. The latter dreamed dreams
that the former has realized. There
was time when Mendoza was great.
and then she was not great, but now
she is great again. For whatever there
is of picturesque historical significance
in the story of this comparatively new
Northwest is to be found in this little
town on the heights.
Next year st. Paul will celebrate it's
semi with imposing cere-
monies as BELTS town with a worthy
past, satisfactory present and
glorious future. But it should not be
forgotten that the town which cele-
brates a seni-centennial of it's own
tomorrow contributed something to
this city's past, that 1t is, indeed. a
part of that past. The names of the
founders Of the town are the names
of some of the founders of the city.
Tomorrows celebration will be mod
est one compared with the later semi
centennial. but both will honor names
that not only the Northwest but the
nation delights to honor-the names of
great missionariesSand great pioneers.