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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
Tom Watson's New Move.

Tom Watson as landed proprietor in
Virginia presents pleasing picture. His
broad acres go with populism, and the quiet
of a country residence has a charm which
many men yield to- It Is announced that
he will spend half of every year at this
retreat. while retaining his residence in
Georgia.
No one should begrude Mr.. Watson all
the comforts that fame and its rewards
have brought him. He has written much
and spoken often in advocacy of his plan
for the reorganization OF our public affairs.
and the returns in the way of shekels have
been liberal These he is now investing as
suits his fancy, and we should all wish
him joy of his possessions. The laborer
is worthy of his hire, and Mr.. Watson has
labored hard.
At the same time concern may reasonably
be felt lest this mode of life interfere with
the proper career of this Georgia philoso-
pher and statesman. He is a man of let
tiers, but should not give himself up to
lettered ease. He is farmer, but should
not spend too much of his soul on crops.
He Is something of a poet, but should not
indulge himself too much in surveying the
landscape from the front porch of man
sion house commanding beautiful country
from high elevation. He is, above all,
reformer, and his place for the present,
twelve months out of the twelve, Is
Georgia.
Mr. watson's place Is there for the rea-
son that the good people of Georgia are
wrestling now with politics and reform OF
the most pronounced type. A gubernatorial
race takes place next year, and candidates
for the democratic nomination are already
announced Hoke Smith and Clark Howell
are rival aspirants, and they have started
the ball rolling in a way that promises the
most spirited of campaigns. Each Is accus-
ing the other of being ''the railroads man"
and each insists that the railroads already
have too much to say about Georgia's af-
fairs.
Now this also is Mr.. Watson's contention.
Why then. should he not prepare to chal-
lenge the winner in the democratic primary,
and the populist candidate for the gov
ernorship go before the people and ask
their judgment on his views? He might not
be elected-Georgia has such habit of go
ing democratic-but the campaign would
afford him opportunity to give the coun-
try a foretaste of what it may expect from
him in the national field three years hence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22

have been New Workers.. were driving their
big machine over the smooth stone road be-
tween here and Columbus at lively clip.
In turning out to avoid drove of cattle
which blocked part of the highway the
auto struck young Cartys wagon. The au-
tomobie was stopped and the lad, who was
badly bruised and shaken up, was lifted in
and taken to his home, where his injuries
were dressed. The autOistS arranged the
damage with the farmer and departed with
out divulging their names"
All three of these accidents resulted from
the high speeds at which the cars were be-
ing run. One was going forty miles an
hour another Eat rapid rate and the
third "at lively clip" In the New York
case the motorists are easily placed in the
criminal class by their scoundrelly conduct
when they struck their victim. Their laugh
ter proved that they lack the first concep-
ton of the law or the rights of other peo-
pie. Unfortunately. they were not identf-
fed, although the accident happened IN
broad daylight. 1t Is an interesting Ques-
ton whether the New Jersey case would
have resulted in hasty flight had the vic
tim in that instance been killed instead of
being only slightly injured
In all three cases the trouble came from
vehicles That's the public's fault. accord
Ing to the doctrine of the high-speed motor
lists. They have invested in expensive toys
and demand the right to get the most fun
possible out of their expenditure. Let the
public take care of itself. 1t is melan-
choly satisfaction to feel that of the two
deaths recorded yesterday only one was on
the public sacrifice side of the ledger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
The Bennington Horror.

rigid inquiry into the cause of the Ben
ningtOa disaster has already been ordered
by the Navy Department as a matter of
the source of the trouble which led to the
boiler explosion. but It should aid in re-
ducing the chances of later cases OF the
same kind. The navy has been exceptional
ly free from such accidents boiler explo-
sions being almost unknown In that serv-
ice. 1t has had gun bursts and the list
OF ealamities is topped by the destruction
cial findings. was caused by the explosion
of a mine or torpedo on the outside. The
Bennington disaster IS the worst on record
next 10 the Maine
These calamities occur without warning
and are terrible in their results. Scores Of
men are hurled to death or agonizing In
turies in the twinkling of an eye. In the
read in the dispatches that the explosion
did not break through the discipline. but
that the survivors of the accident instantly
threw themselves vaiiantly into the task OF
rescuing their comrades and preventing the
sinking OF the ship
Who can be responsible for the explosion?
The boiler, II Is reported. was believed to
be weak. but II had been formally passed
as safe about year ago. Was that In
spection thorough. and is the interval be-
tween examinations short enouyh? In an
swering such questions the investigators
win render their greatest service. II It be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
The British Ministry

Premier Balfour's position Is exceedingly
delicate. and may become Impossible of
maintenance within a few days His de-
feat by a narrow margin on a vote to re-
duce the membership of the Irish land COM
mission has been hailed by the Irish MEM
bers with uncontined JOY. and with ill-con-
cealed satisfaction by the liberals. both of
the out factions regarding 1t as a sign
or the ministry's weakness. even though il
does not surely foreshadow a decisive and
resignation compelling defeat
This ministry has been surprisingly long
lived 1t has never been strong, being a
patchwork at best. and suffering serious
losses in consequence of the war and the
new fiscal proposals. The date of its dis
solution has been set by its opponents
many times. and it has been snatched from
the jaws OF death on several occasions by
the use OF the most powerful reagents
known to British political science The
premier has decided to postpone the present
crisis over Sunday. and it Is believed to
be the program for him to announce on
Monday to the house of commons that he
will remain In office This will of course
be challenge to the opposition to a test
OF strength. and the most extraordinary eff
forts are being exerted by the ministry TO
whip up every vote so that the defeat by
three votes on Thursday may be transform
ed into victory by substantial margin
III this Is not done. II the ministry is out
voted or Is sustained by only a feeble ma
1ority. an immediate resignation Is expect
ed. If 1t pulls out in good order it Is be-
heved that Balfour will later allow il to
De known that he intends to hurry the ses-
sion to close. prorogue parliament until
the autumn, and then dissolve II with a
call for a general election in October
The Balfour ministry has many elements
of weakness and few of strength It is
strongest chiefly in the weakness of its OPP
ponents. Save for the always militant Irish
party there is little of real leadership in the
opposition. The liberals are unusually de-
fcient in this respect at present and there
Is no concentrated sentiment upon a policy
which appeals to the public. But If a gen.
eral election occurs in the autumn there
must be a sharper definition of lines than
now exists, and it is the general expectation
that this will be effected by declaration
OF the upionists. now In power, for pro-
gram of financial reform. including a tariff
scale. with the liberals opposing any break
In the free trade system. There are no con-
spicuOus foreign issues likely to grow into
causes Of serious division unless there are
factors in the French alliance and the Mo-
roccan affair that may later thus develop
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
Summer Drownings.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
In nine out of every ten of the numer-
GUS cases of drowning which sadden the
summer season the fatal accident may be
traced back either to ignorance of few
simple rules that should be known and OBJ
served by bathers. or else to a rash and
reckless disregard of them when known.
In the cases of the drowning of good SWIM
mers, the fatal cramp is generally due TO
their having gone into the water too soon
after eating or when overheated. and there
fore with their strength. unconsciously to
themselves below It's par value Here are
the cardinal rules for swimmers: Never
go into the water when overheated or soon
after eating. The careful physician would
probably insist upon an interval of at least
two hours between meal and bath: one
hour Is fair compromise between zeal and
prudence. and a half hour the absolute
minimum for safety. Finally, don't enter
the water timidly and by degrees. but bold
ly and with a plunge. wetting the whole
body at once. If one is not able to dive in.
he should wade in to knee depth. then wet
his head thoroughly and plunge In bodily.
These rules have been repeated often
enough to be familiar to everybody, but
they are continually disregarded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
Landmarks,

Now. as I look the landscape Ger,
There comes unto my gaze
The spots l knew so we'll of yore,
In distant wintry days.
Here where the stately rosebush stands
In summers ruthless glow,
With chilly feet and weary hands,
/ used to shovel snow.
And where the dandelion smiles,
Beneath the balmy spell
That's woven by each breeze's wiles-
That's where / slipped and fell.
To songs of other days, I vow,
/ listen all unmoved.
The days that We are getting now
Are much to be approved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
Plain Words to Motorists.
From the London Times.

Motorists are a very small fraction of the
POP Ulation, and they all infiict some annoy
arce upon the population at large. The
best of them cause smoke. smell and dust
while adding very appreciably to the tear
and wear of the public's nerves. Smoke
and smell are nuisances in towns and the
clouds of dust extending for half mile or
more in the rear of a motor nuisance
and often danger in the country. II mo-
tcrists could only be made to travel in their
own dust their recreation would lose much
of it's attraction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
SHOOTING STARS.
A Comfort.

Il have watch that keeps perfect time, -
said the man who boasts.
That's nothing" answered the man who
is never outdone. Il have a thermometer
which always registers 10 degrees less than
the actual temperature"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
Whitewash.

"One Of the greatest purifiers said the
careful housekeeper, lis whitewash."
Yes" answered the cynic. cit is good for
anything from a damp cellar to a tainted
bank account"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22

A new explosive called dunnite has been
invented. Some of the minor monarchs are
hoping that it's title indicates an especial
applicability to annoying creditors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22

Hetty Green is too busy minding her own
affairs to suggest that some of these in
surance concerns would get on better with
a shrewd woman in charge of their affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22

The experienced hands in the financial
game will have little sympathy for any dis
appointments experienced by people who
subscribe for Toms tips"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
A Conversational Need,

Money talks!' said the impudent CRATER.
Yes" answered the member of the grand
jury, but it is about time there was some
sort of grammar to hold 1t down to proper
discourse"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22

1t IS always wiser to depend on official
reports of the weather. The parlor orna-
ment thermometer invariably presents the
most pessimistic view of the situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
Did a Good Deal, Anyhow.

FROM the Inu1AnHPOftS NtWs
If John Paul Jones had had in his active
service just few of those warships that
will escort him into his home port he
wouldn't have done thing to the British
ers. Nope.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
A Possible Vegetarian,

Gould you ever become vegetarian"
Il might, SIR answered Col. Stilwell of
Kentucky. so long as whisky is made from
corn 1t is not impossible"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
Peace.
From the New York Tribune.

With Saghalien captured. Vlad.vostok In
vested and the process Of hemrning In Line
witch going on, Japan, at least. is In posi-
ton to take her time about peace. There
is reason to believe. however, that she is
sincere In her desire for peace. and 1t is to
b, hoped Russia is in similar frame OF
mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
The Peace Delegates.

Their difficulties none can doubt,
When once they get together,
With nothing much to talk about
excepting war and weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22

1t is said that the Equitable investigation
will be a good thing for the policy holder,
but not the same kind of good thing that
the policy holder was for the officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22

One Francis Bacon, who lived some CEN
turtles ago, much more intellectual
man than Judge Hooker of New York. but
not nearly so lucky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22

The Chinese do not appear to realize that
the boycott is one of the most delicate and
difficult weapons that modern civiliza ton
has introduced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22

With the Chinese discriminating against
American OIL Mr.. Rockefeller may feel dis
posed to establish a special missionary fund
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22

Russia has not yet gone much further
than to indicate willingness to consider
peace" an available conversational topic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22

There will be a suspicion that the cars
visit to the kaiser was partly to enable him
to be mot at home to certain unwelcome
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22

There are ways of getting out of job
that makes the loss of salary the least i'm
portant consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22

With the Equitable's affairs and the "Fads
and Fancies' case under investigation it
promises to be hard summer for reputa-
tionS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22

When the stock ticker tape gets entangled
In government affairs 1t makes ordinary
red tape seem comparatively harmless.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
Beware!
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.

FROM the FnilaueipniA inQuifef.
In this weather, beware of cooling drinks
which contain alcohol; that inflammabie
fluid simply adds fuel to the body's furnace
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22

Senatorial courtesy has had some severe
jolts at the hands of investigating commit
tees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22

Dogberry himself could not have improv-
ed on the manner In which the Russian
police handled the zemstvo congress-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
lie Can AFFORD to Do ID.

From the Florida Tines-Un!on.
Andrew Carnegie sings the praises Of pow
erty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
A Chill in society.

The Misses Anna and Gertrude Wisda
called on Osa NcCorsl and others Of Sher-
wood on the 18th. They report cold time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22

o OYS Gaatea Crash Linen Suits Striped Crash, Duck
MN Linen and Denim Pants Separate Collars and Shields Perca'e
VIZ and Madras Waists Duck and Linen Hats and Caps Blue Den
i'm Overalls, Straw Hats Bathing Suits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22

Rugs Cedar Box Couches
HI packing purposes Ornamental Folding Screens Fireplace
I'LL Screens Iron Beds Brass Beds Shirt Waist Boxes Shoe
Boxes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22

OILET Waters Tooth Powder, Mouth Wash Tacum Powder,
a. Toilet Powder Lavender Salts Cold Cream Witch Hazel AL
~ mond Meal Violet Extract Hot Water Bags, Tooth Brushes,
Nail Brushes, Hair Brushes Rubber Dressing Combs Flesh
Brushes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22

CE Cream Freezers Ice Picks Ice Shave Ice longs Ice Cream
I'LL Dishes Ice Cream Sets Iced Tea Glasses Ice Water
~ Water Pitchers Ice Cream Plates Lemonade Sraws
Squeeze Glass Lemonade Sets Lemonade Bowls Table Tu
blers Bed Room Carae Lemonade Cups Fruit Jelly Glasses
Jelly Mods, Berry Bowls
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22

UMMER Curtains, Porteres Window Screens
w dow Shades Vudor Porch Shades Mosquito Canopes Mos
quito Netting, Hammocks Veranda Pillows, Porch Seats
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22

AVN Mowers Garden Hose Refrigerator Pans Garbage Cans
LII Moth Paper Clothes Wrngers Steam Cookers Gas Cooking
Stoves Gas Stove Ovens Oil Cooking Stoves Japanned Bath
Tubs apanned Foot Tubs Garden Tools Incandescen Cas-
light Protectors Gas Ranges Blue Flame Oil Stoves Cottage Lamps
Hose Reels, Candle Lanterns Chloride Of Lime
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22
*$Ss*'SSS:s's
WHATS IN A NAMEf'
lmStrur nemt.

AT closing time today our
name contest ends. We
have every reason to be
gratihed at the great inter
est shown in this contest.
1t has been a grand success
and we thank all for it. In
the brief time left offer as
many suggestions as you
can; your last suggestion
may be the lucky one.
At the close of the con-
test the receptacle in which
the suggestions are depos-
tied will be taken in charge
by the judges, who will
open it and examine each
suggestion carefully and
weigh its merits. The win
ner will be declared imme-
diately after all the sugges-
tons have been considered.
Every one Ia invited to send in a sugges.
ton. Costs nothing.
You can suggest as many names as you
wish, but write only one on coupon. Cou.
pons must be deposited by hand in the re.
ceptacle at our store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22

o ASE Ball Goods Tennis Goods Archery Sets Air Rifles Lawn
0 Swings Veocpede Ticyces Salboats Bukboards Refrg
VIZ Ice Boxes Baby Carriages GoCa Nursery Refrg
orators, Trunks Travelling Bags Telescopes Suit Cases. Hat
Boxes Water Coolers Water Filters Porch Rockers Trunks
etc,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-22

ST1T71 OMENS White Duck and Linen Duck Skirts Womens
WlNl{ White Suits Women's Fine Ogandy Dresses Shirt
wv Waists Shirt Waist Suits White and Fancy Silk Waists,
Milford chronicle., 1905-10-27
A Trne sforv.

Ex-Judge Thomas r. Noonan of Jer-
sey City was describing his expert
ences while travelling across country
to his mining property in Arizona and
told how the party, while on one of
the lodges of a canyon, deserted three
wild ducks wabbling along shoulder
to shoulder.
"We'H have those for breakfast" said
Joe Ray, a famous craftsman of the
frontier, and Aquila Nebeker, president
of the Utah state senate, who is equal
ly handy with a gun, seized his repeat
er to take aim at them.
"You don't intend to kill 'em one by
one?" Ray objected. Bring 'em all
down with one shot"
Nebeller waited till all three necks
were in one range and let fly.
"And would you believe" Judge Moo
nan asked his friends. that he cut of
all three heads with one bullet?"
We'll" returned eX-Judge Al Day
ton hesitatingly, IF you say sor
"Well," Noonan concluded, Il won't
say it. This is a true story. He missed
all three. New York Times.
Milford chronicle., 1905-10-27
A PiscatoriaI Pet.

A remarkable story is told of a lady
living near Ingestre Hall. Staffs. who
has made a pet of a trout. A CORE
spondent writes that while walking
round a pool in that nelghborhood he
observed a lady throw a piece Of bread
on the water. Almost Immediately the
surface of the pool was rufIled, there
was a glimpse Of bright color and the
bread had disappeared. Other crumbs
followed, thrown nearer and nearer to
the bank, and gradually there swan
into view a fine trout.
Without the slightest trace Of shy
ness the trout came to the edge Of the
bank, to the very feet Of the lady, and
waited for more bread to be thrown.
In reply to a question put by the Wis
itor the lady stated that the trout had
been her pet for long time and had
become so tame that it would even
take a worm or a piece of meat from
her fingers.
The pool is stocked with hundreds
of trout, but this, curiously enough, is
the only one among them all to act
in this way. 1t lives by itself in a
part of tile pool which no anglers are
allowed to invade and comes regularly
at the appointed time for its meals Of
News.
Milford chronicle., 1905-10-27
BREWERS HEAD BLOWN OFF
Deoapitated BY Flying stave in Vat
EXPLOSION,

Reading, Pa, Oct. 28.-Adam Stock
er, aged 90 years, member of the
Stocker Brewing company, was decap-
itated and instantly killed by most
peculiar accident as he was in the act
Of leaving the brewery for his home
at the end Of the days work.
In the last process of fermentation,
just prior to being racked off into kegs
for the trade, the beer is clarified in
large vats holding 20 barrels each.
In the racking-of process an air
pressure is used, being admitted to
one end Of the 70-barrel vat, while the
beer is forced cut at the other end.
Stocker himself had turned on the
air pressure on a vat and neglected to
open the valve to permit the beer to
flow out The vat exploded with such
terrific force that a stave tore off the
top Of Stocker's skull as he was about
passing through the door from the
room.
Milford chronicle., 1905-10-27
HAS Sl,O3O,OOO
In WRECKED BANK
Pennsylvania Treasurer Thinks It is
Protected by Bonds.
OFFICIALS WANT TRUTH TOLD

Harrisburg, Pa, Oct 24.-The report
Of the state sinking fund commission
for September 29 last, which was made
public by State Treasurer Mathues,
shows that the suspended Enterprise
National Bank, of Allegheny, had
SS9S,00O belonging to this fund, or
larger portion of the fund than was
carried on deposit in any bank in
Pennsylvania The Enterprise Bank
had, at the time Of the suspension last
Thursday, in addition to the sinking
fund money, s692, ,O00 belonging to the
general fund, making a total Of ST.
O32,0OO in public funds.
Treasurer Mathues said that the
state was mostly protected by the
bonds given by the Enterprise bank
officials for the use of the money to
protect it from any loss which may be
caused by the failure. He also said
that these bonds were signed by Presi-
dent Gwinner and other officials OF the
bank and that the total value of them
was about 100000. During the term
of Treasurer Mathues, which began
in May, 1904, he has withdrawn from
the Enterprise National Bank $4,000,
which has never been replaced in the
bank. Mr.. Mathues said he had never
increased the deposit in the Enter
prise National Bank, and that he had
been gradually Withdrawing a portion
of the money belonging to the gen
eral fund from the state repositories
for several months for the purpose of |
paying the school appropriation of So
100000, which fell due last June, and /
of which nearly $2,OO0,OOO remains un-
paid. The balance in the sinking |
fund, according to the statement given
out was $4,192,O2S.S1. This money is
carried on deposit in 1875 banks and
trust companies in the state.