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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31
MERRIAM PARK

Miss Ervilla Hostetter has gone to Los
Angeles Cal.
Miss Ethel Hostetter has gone to ST..
Louis
Mrs. John A. Hartigan entertained a
party of young women yesterday after
Miss Hogenstyne, who has been guest
of Miss Helen Simmerman has returned
to La Crosse. a.
Miss Ruth Frisk has returned from a
visit in Duluth.
Miss Dora Brown of Litchfield is visit
Mrs. William wi11iston of Red Wing
and Mrs. selden of Ohio have been visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Garfield.
Mrs. Hammond and Miss Mary Ham
mond have returned from Eau Claire.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Adamson will en-
Miss Effie Haggerty from London, Ont.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stoner Of Devils Lake
have recently moved to the park.
Mrs Sue Grier and son, Haselton, are
in the east.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson have been enter
tanning their sons, Marshall Jackson of
Minot N. D., and Raymond Jackson of
| Grand Forks.
Mrs. Selden, who visited her sister, Mrs.
| Garfield, has returned to Ohio.
Miss Edna Brown of OWatonna b a
guest of Mrs. Clark
Regular services will be resumed in the
| Presbyterian church tomorrow.
! Mr.. and Mrs c. r. C. Johnson Of Nor
ris will be- guests of their mother, Mrs.
Lucretia Johnson, next week.
Misses Dorothy and Harriet Strong are
at Lindstrom.
| Mrs D. H. Ea stman will go to Bernidii
| next week to visit Mrs. Graham Torrance.
| Miss Priscilla Williamson has returned
from Lake City.
Miss Marjorie Henderson is a member
! of the Tau Delta Tau sorority house
party at Lake Minnetonka. Mrs. Andrew
! Henderson and Mrs. John Mcclure visited
| the girls this week.
| Mrs. Houston of Austin, ILL.,, is a
| guest. of Mrs. Marie Lashuer Of Terrace
Park avenue.
| Mrs Thomas Gibbard of Montreal will
spend September with her sister, Mrs
Andrew Henderson.
Mrs. L. H. Bishop is visiting her son
al Sioux Falls.
Miss Caroline Austin has leased the new
residence at 1868 Dayton avenue
Mrs. Paddock has returned from Du-
luth.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Munson are enter
/ tanning Mr. and Mrs. Arthur of Memphis
! Tenn.
Mr.: and Mrs. I. Wallis and Mrs. F. L
/ Beekley are. In Lake City.
MI. and Mrs. George Smitten are en-.
1 PERTAINING Mr.. and Mrs. Atwood of ST
j Cloud.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31
THE CONVENTION HAT
tMIliners Meet In Chicago to Discuss Fall
Styles.
New York Sun Special Service.

styles.
New York Sun Special Service.
Chicago, Aug. 31.-The convention hat
is to be one of the latest modes in head
gear, and promises to be popular with the
smart set during the autumn and winter.
1t will make It's initial bow this evening at
the opening of the fourth semiannual con-
vention of the Milliners' association which
will hold its session until tomorrow night
in the assembly hall Of the Fine Arts
building.
Made in the convention colors, purple,
green and gold, it is described by the de-
signer, Nine. Hunt, president of the as
ISOLATION, as Franco-American idea hav-
ing "a Napoleon back a Mary Stuart
front and a Chicago foundation
Co1ors range from the pa1est yellow to
the deepest browns, raspberry, strawberry,
rose and wine color are another popular
combination. Velvet hats will predomi-
nate, while floral toques and large dress
hats will vie for supremacy with the white
and pastel colored Gainsborough. The
latter is smaller than the original models,
but with it's waving plumes is just as pic
turesque.
More than 1000 milliners from all parts
of the United States are expected to at
tend the convention.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31
A Sunshine Outing.

The Sunshine society had a, plea SAINT
cutting Monday, when the members and
friends went down the river eight
cen miles below St. Paul on the
steamer Saturn. A picnic luncheon was
served in the woods, and after a scramble
over the rocks and bluffs the return was
made about o'clock. The attendance was
not quite so large as had been expected,
as some of the Sunshiners did not under
stand the place of meeting and went to
Minnehaha to take the boat. A telephone
message to the Soldiers home failed to
find a majority Of the picnickers. There
were many inquiries from people on board
in regard to the Sunshine work, and a
number Of new members will doubtless be
gained.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31
WOMAN FRUIT FARMER
Mrs. Wright of Wisconsin Has Eight Acres
In Berries.
Special to The Journal.


Black River Falls Wis, Aug. 31.-Jack-
son county has the most successful woman
fruit grower in the state in the person Of
Mrs. George Wright of Wrightville. She
manages the extensive berry business on
her husbands large farm. She has about
eight acres in small fruit, and five acres
of which are blackberries and raspberries,
and the remainder strawberries. She en-
ploys man to do the blowing and Gull
tivating, but all the picking, Grating and
shipping are done by herself and a small
army of girls. She has to take her ber-
ries about four miles to get them to a
shipping point.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31
CLUB MEETINGS,

Willard w G. T. u has planned ice cream
socihl for Friday evening at the home of Mrs.
McKeen, 1924 Grand avenue.
The directors Of the Northwestern hospital
will hold their regular monthly meeting to-
morrow morning at 9:30 o'clock at the hospital.
Mrs Eva Waterman will give model tenn
perance lesson for boys and girls at the meeting
Of the graded union of Sunday school teachers
in the Y. w. g. A. assembly hall tomorrow
afternoon.
The Eighth Ward W. G. T. U. will meet Fri
day at 2:3o pm. with Mrs. X. A. Welch. 2735
Nicollet avenIe. Humane education is the sub
JeGt and papers will be given by Mines l. Wor-
rail- and NJ. e. WorreTl. Current events will
receive special attention, and there will be a
drill on the state minutes.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Mrs. John Oxborough is home from Hunter,
N. d.
Miss NJ E. Wallace is home from a business
trip to New York.
DR.. Henry H: Taylor has returned from a
three months trip to Europe.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Hirshheimer Of La Crosse,
Wis, are in the city for fair week.
Miss Phillips is at the Holland House. New
York, after a summer trip to Paris.
Miss Anna Elensteiu is home from visit with
relatives at Lake Plantagenet, Bemidji.
Miss Jennie T. Lucas will reopen her kinder
garten Monday morning her home. 1910 Col
fax avenue s..
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Mcmillan have re-
turned from Europe Mrs. Mcmillan stopped In
La Crosse. Wis. on her way home.
Minneapolis people at New York hotels as
follows Ashland D. Davis; Herald Square. L..
G. Robinson: Holland, ]. S. Bradstreet; Manhat-
tan. r. E. Byrres.
The Kindergarten Of Hope chapel. Washington
and Hennepin avenues n, will reopen tomorrow
morning at o'clock. Mrs. Eloise shryock will
resume her duties as director and will be as
sisted by Misses Myrtle Peaslee and Wingate.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31
QUESTION FOR TOMORROW

Renovatlng the Wardrobe.-HoW can a
woman keep her gowns 50 she will have
something fresh at the end Of the sum-
mer7 Everything have Is so faded and
limp. and do like to be crisp and fresh.
I'M. N. B.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31
Directors of Northwestern hospital, at
the hospital, 9:30 am.
Tuesday Club.

The Tuesday club had pleasant re-
union after the summers vacation yester-
day with Mines. III. K Fowler and Eunice
Melville at the home Of the latter, 2513
Fremont avenue N. The program commit
tee. formed of Mines. J. f. Austin, Fow-
Ter. j. P. Gilman, ]. H. Freeman and
Melville, presented it's report and the work
on Egypt was adopted as laid out. Lunch
con was served at l o'clock, and the
table was decked with gay red daliahs,
while nasturtiurns were in the other
rooms. Social pleasures occupied the aft
ernoon. The club will have it's first study
meeting Sept. 10.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31

The New Ladies Furnishing
Goods Store. The store where
your Dollar does it's duty.
Genuine Values. Every ar
ticle sold on merit and priced
on the satisfactory plan,
P and Z Kid Gloves, pair
$1.OO and $1.25.@
They fit perfectly, wear well,
and are the best in every way
for the money!
See the new Wells, each 25c
to $3.50.
Pure Linen Handkerchiefs
for the school girls. Per half
dozen, 2712c.
Much better than you expect
10 find at the price.
See the Novelty Embroidered
Black Hose, 3 pairs for $1.O0.
Save your receipts. Every
Ten Dollars worth of Cash
Purchases entities the customer
to 50c worth of goods at
Pickering S
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31
SOCIAL WAR AT NEWPORT
Mrs. Leeds and Mrs. Flsh Give Dinner
Dances Same Night.

Dances Same Night.
New York Sun Special Service.
Newport, r. T., Aug. 31.-A bitter social
war has broke out between Mrs. Stuyve-
SAINT Fish and Mrs. William 8. Leeds who
was the million dollar bride Of the tinplate
king of Chicago The test Of social SUI
premacy will come next Tuesday night
when both Of the women will give dinner
dances. If she is routed, Mrs. Leeds init
mates that she will carry the war back
to Fifth avenue.
Tuesday night will tell the story. Every
body is trying to find whose invitation
everybody else will decline. and, since the
Oliver Belmonts this week gave mag
nifcent affair at Belcourt in honor Of Mrs.
Leeds, a decision is something really hard
to reach in a day.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31
SMOOTH MR.. G1LDIBoY.

Comic Cuts.
Mr.. Slap-What is the secret Of Giliboy's
success?
Miss, Rane-why. he knew girl who spends
q thousand year on dresses
Mr.. SlaD-Ah, 1 see; he married her.
Miss Bang-Oh, no; he married her dress.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31
AWAY UP IN LANGUAGES.

Mr. Meddergrass-Old Bill Plunkett's darter
Lizzie's Citing ter be great hand at languages,
mother.
Mrs. Meddergrass-She be?
Mr.. Meddergrass--Yew bet she be. Why, Bill
told me she kin play music written in French,
German Spanish an Eyetalan.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31
CLUBS AND CHARITIES
Club Calendar.

THURSDAY-Graded union Of Sunday
school teachers. Y. w. c. A. assembly
hall. pm. Willard w. G. T. u, Mrs.
Deter, 1921 Harriet avenue, afternoon.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31
BUSINESS INSTINCT.

Tott1e NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. was It you didn't
get frightened when the crank threatened to
Flossie Footlytes--I thought 1t was scheme
my press agent was engineering.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31
ONLY TWO HOLIDAYS
Christmas and Fourth Of July Stand
Alone.

LOUISVILLE Herald.
Did you ever think" said r. U. Bull
ling at the Gait house last night, that
there are only two real, sure enough holt
days in the year in America? In England
and other Europeans countries they OBJ
serve a great number of days, but here
it's practically only Christmas and the
Fourth of July which are generally cele-
brated. It's ground into us from our birth
and no matter where we happen to be,
We'll have some sort of a celebration on
these days. In the south, however, they
don't celebrate as much as they do in
the north; and why this is 1 can't tell
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31

Miss Inez Brown Of 1904 Queen avenue
S entertained twenty-siX Of the Linden
Hills young people last evening at rag
muffin cotillion. Prizes for the most
striking costumes were won by Howard
Hush and Miss Marjorie Gage. The CO
tillion was led by Miss Elizabeth Shat
tuck, who introduced variety Of figures.
The favors were tin horns and other
musical instruments, and the evening
closed with an impromptu program In
which all of the guests took part
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31

Mr.. and Mrs w. j. Dean have issued
invitations for the marriage Of their
daughter Irene to Walter Browne Barr
Of Denver, Col, which will take place at
z o'clock on Wednesday evening, Sept.
IA, at the family residence on Oak Grove
street. The service will be witnessed by
the immediate relatives only and will be
followed by a reception.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31

EVIDENCE OF ANTIQUITY.
Tim patriot of the old school, sir. II
bibed patriotism with my mothers milk
Mothers milk! Well, you must be DID,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31

The wedding Of Miss Eva M. Haley
and Isadore Vaillancourt took place Mon
day evening at 213 Twelfth avenue S.
The service was read by Rev. G. l..
Morrill,.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31

Miss Leonora J. Lucknow and Henry
Cummington were married yesterday
afternoon at the home Of the bride, 116
East Twenty seventh street, and Rev. G.
L. Morrill, read the service.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31

Miss Name Frawley of Marinette, Wis,
was the honor guest at unique party
which was given Monday evening at the
home of her cousin, Miss Mae Gilmore,
Of Harvard street Sc. The affair was
corn and apple roast, and among those
who enjoyed the rustic feast were Misses
Name and Catherine Frawley, Clara "
Siverling, Agnes Lynch, Edith Shei, Mary
E. Armstrong, Harryette Rober and Eloise
Rober.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31

Mrs. G. D. Hoax announces the mar
rage Of her daughter, Laura Beatrice, to
Leonard P. Peterson, which was quietly
solemnized in the parlors of the Planters
hotel, St. Louis, Thursday. After a trip
thru the south and a visit at the worlds
fair, the young couple will be at home
after Sept. Is at 311S Pleasant avenue.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31

A number of affairs win be given In
st. Paul for Miss Henrietta Proctor in
the days preceding her wedding. Tomor-
row evening Miss Clara McQuillian of the
Aberdeen will give supper at the Town
and Country club; Saturday Mrs. Forest
H. Orion will entertain for the bridal
couple, and Mrs. Morton Barrows will be
hostess on Monday evening.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31

The wedding of Miss Hannah May Scott.
daughter of Mrs. William A. Scott of
city has been set for Wednesday Oct. 5,
and will take place In the First Episcopal
church in Boston. Mr.. Williamson and his
bride will take trip of about three
weeks and when they come to Mime
apolis they will be at home at 406 Ninth
street S.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31

A quiet wedding took place at high noon
today at. the home of Dr.. and Mrs. John
Franklin McCrae, 1908 Fremont avenue S,
when their cousin, Miss Emma Alexander
and Frank Doble, both Of Shelbyville, Ind,
were married. Only small group of rela-
tives gathered in the hower-decked rooms
to witness the service, which was read by
Rev. ]. S. Montgomery. Mr.. Doble and
his bride will leave tomorrow for Los An
geles Cal. to take trip of about six
weeks before they return to Shelbyville,
where they will receive after Nov /.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-31

Bowling at the Excelsior Casino fur
nishes amusement for the guests still
lingering around the lake. and the men
and women continue to compete for the
honor Of making the best score. Mrs.
Hugh Loudon won the prize last week, her
score being 19S
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-13
LINCOLN DAY BANQUET
SPLENDID 0ELEBRATIoNAT RE-
 PUBLICAN CLUB.

Many Speakers or Prominencs- tsl1ar-
 syred Presidont" Eulcgized d--"Ex-
 ample of True American Manhood,'-- .
 Telegram or sympathy ssnt 70 Gov
 ornor Murphy Three Hundred Pros-
 ent-An Excellent Banquet.
 The eighteenth annual Lincoln ban quet was celebrated by the Young Mems Republican club at their hall last evening. These Lincoln day celcbra- tions held by the club have become a feature in the club and political life ot this city, and last nights banquet was attended by about three hundred New Haven citizens, representing every walk of life--the political, civic and mill itary.
 The large and spacious club hall was fittingly decorated for the occasion with American flags and banners. Two life sized oil paintings of Lincoln, draped with the national colors, hung at either end of the hall, one being over the seat occupied by the toastmaster and the other hanging from the gallery at the entrance.
 At z o'clock the members and guests assembled in the club parlors. and at 7:30 they marched into the dining room After the invocation had been pro- nounced by Rev. Dr. Phillips, pastor of the Church of the Redeemer, those present took their seats and partook of the excellent banquet prepared by Ca- terer Fleming.
 During the banquet a splendid musi- cal programme was rendered by Wells orchestra, and good fellowship reigned supreme.
 Seated at the head table were Toast master Rice, Mayor Studley, Professor Henry Wade Rogers, Rev. pr. Phillips, Professor Edward B. Reed, Colonel I. M. Ullman, Donald c. Carmichael, John Hull, Judge Bishop, Phelps Montgom- cry, John Gaffey, Judge Hubbard, Ell mer Norton, William G. Merrells, Hen ry G. Newton, Assistant Postmaster Futile, Colonel c. w. Pickett, Francis c. Hamilton, Assistant Corporation Counsel Ullman, Postmaster James Howarth, Frederick Howarth, ex-May- or Farnsworth, B. w Blatchley, A. McC. Mathewson and George McKen- drick.
 Among others present were John V. Rattlesdorfer, William Schappa, Louis M. Ullman, Henry Hamilton, Frederick Orr, Captain Brewer, Judge Bryant, John Walsh, Richard Kirk, Sergeant Smith, Leroy Whiting, Sergeant Thom- as Dunn, Attorney John Elliott, John Fowler, Colonel Sucher, Elmer Smith, William Gay, John Allard. Samuel
 (Cnntinled on Third Page1
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-13
CUBAN LOAN PLOTTED.
Contracted for by spsysr & Co. of New
 York at 92

Havana, Feb. 12-Speyer 6 Co.,, of New York. have contracted to take the s35, ,000, coo Cuban loan. The price to be paid for the bonds is 92. ? per cent. above the minimum. Speyer & Co., s bid was the only one made.
 The correspondent of the Associated Press was informed that the National City bank and the Kuhn. Loeb & Co. syndicate withheld from bidding, not only on account of the uncertain mon- etary situation, but also because of the uncertainty regarding what the Cuban congress may do in the future in the way of paying off the balance of the soldiers claims. the total of which amounts to twice as much as the pres ent loan will cover. It was found that the loan contract could not bind the ac- tion of congress against authorizing is sues of bonds, or scrip to the veterans themselves, or otherwise further obli- gating the republic before the discharg- ing of sS5, 1000, ,000. President Palma ana the cabinet ministers do not anticipate such contingency, believing it to be certain that a proportionate payment will be accepted in full by all the vet erans holding claims by virtue of the Gomez commissions list
 The news of the conclusion of the contract for the loan became public this afternoon and caused much grati- fication.
 The bonds are to run for forty years and they will draw interest at the rate of 5 per cent. year.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-13
BODY OF UNKNOWN MAN.
Found fin a FIsId-may be That CT
 Chaplin Man.

Willimantic. Feb. 12.-The body of an unknown man was found to-day in a field in Mansfield Hollow, where it had lain for more than month probably. There was no snow under the body. and the clothing was frozen firmly to the ground so that the medical examiner. Dr. E. c. Sumner. had to use boiling water for nearly an hour before it was thawed sufficiently to permit of re- moval. A letter, the writing on which was badly blurred, was the only thing found in the pockets. The medical ex- aminer expressed the opinion that the Tnsn had been dead at least month. There were no marks of violence on the body.
 Some os the people who viewed the body though. it was that of James Walker of Chaplin. and the latter's rel- atives have been notified with view to complete identification. The dead man was about forty years old.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-13
NO DANGER TO U. s. PEACE
SECR ETARY MOODY REFERS TO
 FAR EASTERN VAR.

l American Neutrality Declared and VIII be Matntaincd-No concern Except That sta uggso May Not Bring Into It Amy Other ation-Importance of Having Navy Ready Instantly for War.
 New York. Feb. 12.-Lincoln's birth day was celebrated by the Republican club of New York by a banquet at the waldorf Astoria attended by 500 guests, of whom 100 were women. Louis Stern, president Of the club, acted as toast master, the toasts and those who spoke were:
 Abraham Lincoln Hamilton w. Marble.
 sThe Republican Party"-Senator Charles w. Fairbanks. The Pillars of the Republic ''-Sena- tor Chauncey M. Depew. ''rhe Navy Secretary w. H. Moody Secretary of the Navy William H. Moody in commencing his speech refer red to the Japanese Russian war, and, it is understood, gave the views of the administration and the attitude of the United States government He said: "Unhappily there is war in the east.
 We are upon friendly terms with both of the nations who are now at war. We are attached to each by a bond of pe- crliar sympathy; the one nation endear- i tJ fn ,,tc <,f 4 people by an expression of their good vii, in the days of our sore trial. To- wards the other we occupy almost the position of foster mother, because it YVES our navy that broke through the door of that eastern exclusiveness and let in the flood Of sunlight of modern civilization.
 We have declared our neutrality; which we shall maintain.
 We have no interest except that the war may end speedily.
 "We have no concern except that it may not bring into the struggle any oth- CT nation than those nations now in conflict I can assure you that under no circumstances, which I can conceive is there danger to the peace of our na- tion. We are sure this administration and it's chief know well our dear land loves the pleasant pathways of peace.
 There never was a better time to consider the subject given me. There never was day when 1t appeared more clearly that a country should have its navy ready instantly for war, and there never was a country which has had more lessons on the importance of pow CT on the sea than our own. We won our independence on the sea-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-13
HEAD-ON COLLISION,
TWO Passenger Trains Come Together on Atr Lins Division.

YyyI Passenger AEntMb oWAA1 < OSb ~NAsS& om Aar Lins Division.
 1, Willimantic, Feb. 12.-Two passenger trains on the Air Line division of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company were in a head-on collision at Turnersville at 7:30 tonight. Several were injured, but not seriously.
 The trains were supposed to pass each other at a switch at Turnersville Ordi- narily the eastbound train takes the switch giving the westbound train the right of way. Tonight there was either a misunderstanding on the part of the engineers or else the switch was only partly thrown and the two engines came together. At the time of the ac- cident neither train was going very fast, and the impact was therefore, not great. Conductor Beale. of the east bound train had his hand cut by brok- en glass: Express Messenger Hitchins, of the westbound train, was thrown all most the entire length of his car and was badly bruised. Postal Clerk Buck ingham of the eastbound train was bruised and the postal clerk on the westbound train suffered a severe cut over the right eye and injured his arm The passengers were badly shaken up by the collision, but none was injured. Traffic was delayed about an hour by the accident. The damage to rolling stock is slight. The railroad officials re- fused to say who was to blame for the accident. and the trainmen refused to talk about the matter.