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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-27
Mr.. Glider and Free Art.

There * a movement on foot to secure
the repeal of the tariff on imported art
objects. and to a meeting held in New York
TO forward that end Mr Richard Watson
Glider sent a letter, from which the fol-
lowing Is taken:
Think of II! Some of the older and
more experienced governments do all they
can TO obStruCt the expectation OF tn" art
riches of their people while our new land,
which Of all is most lacking in examples OF
the best art. does all it can, through its
government, 10 prevent the importation or
works of art, Such a condition OF things
Is disastrous to our art and our growing
art industries, it is unintcIligent, IL Is IN
excusahle, it is idiotic.
1T looks as il our Congress has been
little crazy on this subject. But there are
signs of returning sanity. The present
situation Is uncomfortable. and the brighter
and the wiser men in our national legis-
laturc. | believe. viii soon respond to the
cry of warning sent up by the culture ana
Intelligence Of the country, and Will induce
their ilI-iufnrmed or dtuser legislative as
sociates tn vote right on this great and
pressing question.
il is common complaint that men who
take little interest in politics. or in the
settlement of public questions in general,
invariably blunder when they butt in"
They seem to believe tina, the game is
foot hslish in brutahties. and that the only
way to win is by throwing yourself upon
the other side and kicking and cutting
with all Your might. For this reason many
reform movements fail, or are greatly re-
tarded by the methods of some of their
most conspicuous champions.
Look at this case: Mi Glider is a poet of
established reputation, an accomplished
critic. the associate of artists in many lines
Of cndeavor, and the editor of a high-cIass
literary monthly. Surely a man of such
gifts and living in such an environment
should exhibit in his walk and conversation
that sweet reasonablcness" which reaches
and controls in many cases even the stu
pidest and stubbornest of creatures. But
here he is railing at the lawmakers of his
country in the language of the sneering di-
lettanti. and making his case more difficult
than ever. For. whatever else he may be,
your average national legis lator holds him
self we'll in his own conceit. and never
yields to the lash when laid on by an out
slider. He knows the swish of the organi-
zation's correction, but his neck grows
SITTER than ever if any individual! attempts
that sort of thing.
Free art is a good cry, and it ought to
carry But it is a mistake for anybody to
assume that only ignorance and pigheaded
ness are found on the other side. Debates
in Congress have disclosed some strong men
in favor of taxing objects of art imported
from the older civilizations. Let Mr.. Glider
and his friends change their tactics if they
would win, and instead of writing 10 each
other In the tone of contempt of Congress
come down here when Congress convenes
and state their case to the proper commit
tee of that body in proper and respectful
terms. II IS so good a case IT should not
he injured by unwisc and shortsighted ut
terauCes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-27
Wisconsin.

The latest story about Mr.. La Toilette is
that if he declines the senatorship to which
he has been elected he will bestOw the place
on one of his leutenants--a very rich man,
with no measure Of his own ability, and
no reason for his prominence in politics
but his great wealth. No surer way Of
destroying himself could be followed by the
young governor and scnator-eIect than this
y mere chair-warmer in the Senate, look
ing to him for directions and obediently
taking his orders, would subject him to an
avalanche Of adverse criticism. However
much men differ with him about public
policies. his ability and clean personality
are generally conceded and Ton him 10
put forward in his place only check-book
and a free spender in politics would out
rage public sentiment and injfre the causes
10 which he is committed. Mr.. La Toilette
should, and probably will, take the Office
here To which he has been elected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-27
A Light That Failed.

A rear-end collision on the Boston ana
Maine railroad caused the death of at least
fifteen people and the serious injury of
thirty others. \ local train had been held
at station, waiting for right of way,
when an express came on at fun speed
According to the rules of the road, a red
flambeau had been set some distance in
the rear OF the local, and this Should have
caused the stopping of the express But
for some reason not yet ascertained II
failed to work this result. The engineer
may have been inattentive, or the fam
beau may have gone out, or the fog which
had settled heavily, may have obscured the
light Here. then, is another instance when
the operating devices to safeguard against
accident proved inadequate in practice.
The other day double header express
train on the Erie road ran off the track
near jamestown, n. Y, dltching both en-
Gines and killing the engine crews The
engineer In charge of the train, an old ex-
perienced man, had failed to note that the
signal was set against him TO indicate that
the "derdil' switch was open in order to
guard against crashing into train stand
ing athwart the Erie line at the junction
point ahead. Had he not gone of the
rails, his train would have cut through
the other at the junction and there would
probably have been frightful loss of life
II is evident from the Massachusetts
wreck that the hambeau signal is not
sufticient TO prevent rear-end collisions
The safeguard must be operative in ali
weathers. II must be superior to the
chance of extlnguishment deraH device
at Lincoln, Mass, would have dtched the
express with probably very slight damage,
perhaps the loss OF life in the cabs, but
1t would have saved the lives of the pas
sengers in the local.
When the railroad rate question has been
settled, there should be federal considera-
non OF ways and means for the perfection
OF the devices to prevent accidents. 1t is
admitted by railroad operators that a large
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-27
In Extenuation

Don't allus be too everlastin'ly rough
On the Teller that's made a mistake.
Cause mebbe his feelin's has suffered
Els. enough a..
Fur the trouble he's managed to make
An even sometimes when he holds his
head high
An has an impenitant look in his eye
He's bluffin' it out fur one more chance to
try
To square up his former mistake
An perhaps there's this much to be said
on the side
OF the Teller that's made a mistake:
He jumped into life an he really tried
His share of the burden to take.
An instead of the idle, contented an Free
Who eats up the honey an sneers at the
bee,
It's more credit to be--or 1t seems so to
The Teller that made a mistake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-27
The Chesapeake Oyster Fields.
From the Philadelphia Telegraph.

There is one thing which should be ended
promptly by stern enforcement of the
criminal code, and that is the outlawry OF
the Chesapeake oystermen. The tales of
brutal coercion and even murder which are
now being told In the daily news are simply
repetitions of what has been told for years.
II the police power of two states is impotent
to end the system of -'crimping' through
which the oystermen recruit their crews
then the government should step in. The
thought that within a few miles Of the ma
tons capital it is still possible to force
white men into slavery, beat them into sub
mission or throw them like carcasses into
the brine is shameful commentary on our
boosted civilization. Something should at
once be done to bring some respect for law
into the Chesapeake oyster fields.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-27

the wheels on the road and the more strain
there is on the tires. And they also forget
that they are subjecting to an intense strain
a machine that despite all the devices thus
far perfected, is still too light to Withstand
the tremendous pressure of locomotive
speed.
In short, the road scorcher-and anyone
who goes faster than fifteen or twenty miles
an hour is to be thus classed-takes grave
risk of fatal disaster whenever he begins
to put his machine through it's PAGES. He
knows that the motor Is capable of making
twenty-five, thirty. forty, even fifty miles
an hour, and In some cases sixty and sew
enty-fve. Why own such machine il it Is
not developed to the limit, he says.
Indeed, why own 1t at all?
In the deplorable accident of Saturday on
Long Island the chauffeur was supposedly
experienced. He had taken his employer
on a tour through Europe. He doubtless
knew all about the machine. how to tinker
with broken parts. how to coax recalci-
trant sparker into action, how to repair
tire. But he lacked the supreme quality OF
nerve in a pinch, and when the tire burst
and his machine began to swerve all over
the road he failed to shut off the power or
to apply the brakes. Yet this is not re-
markable. When anything goes wrong with
a high-speeding motor everything happens
in the twinklng of an eye. In the Newport
accident this summer, which cost a life and
caused the serious injury of a young
woman, tire burst and the machine was
flung through the side of bridge in
space of time so brief that it was impossi-
BILE for the motorman to regain control.
These machines. in fact beyond us.
We can make them, can run them safely
at low speeds. Under absolutely perfect
conditions, with smooth roads. no grades or
curves and no traffic distractions, we can
with perhaps ninety per cent of safety run
them at very high speeds. But the perfect
conditions are seldom found, and the perfect
operation of the motor is rare, and yet pas
sengers are intrusted to these devices
hourly and sent scorching over congested,
billy curving indiferently paved roads.
Truly, the lesson is being learned reluc-
family and a a frightful cost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-27
Another Demonstration.

An automobile carrying four passengers
in addition to the mechanioian, going at the
rate Of thirty-five miles an hour; a broken
tire. a loss OF control a crash. one death
1t is a familiar combination. shockingly So
1t recurs at least once a month. sometimes
oftener Yet the lesson it plainly teaches Is
being learned slowly If at all. by the users
OF motors. They continue to use the high
ways as locomotive engineers use the rails,
and speed up until they are going as fast
as do the great railroad engines, and even
faster. They depend upon the traction of
rubber tires to keep them steady. appar-
entity forgetting that the faster they go
the more need there is of firm grip by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-27
SHOOTING STARS.
Fearful of the Financier.

you don't approve of the governments
taking any hand in the railroad business?'
NO" answered Farmer Corntossel, Il be-
lieye in keepin' EN- apart. Some o these
railroad men is mighty smart. The first.
thing We know, they'll be ownin' a con-
troilin' interest in the COVER ment"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-27

''I'm told you are so rich you don't know
what to do with your money" said the old
time friend
Yes" answered Mr.. Cumrox. But I ex-
pect to have an imported son-in-Iaw an l
guess maybe he'll show me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-27
Editor Embarrassed.

From the Sabetha Kan.) Republican Herald.
We have gone to the expense of purchas-
ing very fine wood stove and have 1t set
up ready for use, but no one has come in
to deliver any wood on subscription. 1t will
take a cord OF wood to relieve the embar-
raising situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-27

Nh Marshall Field, jr., is recovering from
the wound lie accidently received at his
own hands and 1t is hoped, will soon be
well enough to listen to the lecture ne de-
serves concerning the careless handling of
.y.,v,,g
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-27

-usseH Sage's physician reports him in
excellent health. Mr.. Sage is one of the
people who do not tax their nervous sys-
TENS with any frenzicd finance operations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-27
A Rea son.

Why IS genius so often misunderstood?
asked the literary person.
Probably answered the man who
doesn't care for poetry, its because genius
so frequently fails to talk plainly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-27
Congress-.
The wor

The world this gathering throng now notes
With mingled hope and pain.
They'll tell some good old anecdotes
And then go home again.
Il nebber could quite see de sense" said
Uncle Eben, "of some folks dat sings an
plays de piano raisn' as much fuss as dey
does bout de noise chillun makes aroun' de
house"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-27

Mr.. T c. Platt is having hard work to
keep from saying Il told you So when
Mr.. OdeI comes under discussion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-27

The student whose belligerent instincts
cannot be satisfied by encounters on the
foot ball field needs restraint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-27

Alexander Dowie is returning from MeXl-
co. 1t is not known whether he is coming 10
purchase supplies or collect more FUNDS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-27

The automobile may not displace the
horse. but there seems to be some chance
of its clearing away large portion of the
human race.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-27

By comparison with prize fighting, the
German students duels which have evoked
so much condemnation seem comparatively
harmless.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-27
Stingy.

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
The new king of Norway will get the
measly salary of $500. 900 a year. or only
four times as much as the President of the
United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-27

II is midshipman who IS on trial at
Annapolis. But it Is upon the officials OF
the academy that the burden of expIana-
ton chiefly rests
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-27

Russian investors are frightened. The
only capitalists who feel hopeful are those
in the arms and ammunition business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-27

There should be some method of binding
Turkey over to keep the peace whenever
the sultan hints al massacre
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-27

The Sultan of Turkey must at least be
credited with candor as political boss who
does not pretend to desire reform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-27
Theft in Full Dress,

From the Charlottesville Democrat.
Graft" is the address name for what
We call bribery and theft" when It is IN
shirt sleeves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-27
Woods Full of EN-.

From the Topeka Journal
Castro can find all sorts of reasons for not
paying his debts. Ever know Castro?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-27

Some influential Americans will probably
favor having the lock canal start out with
q dead lock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-27
What's Thisp
From the New York /

From the New York Press.
AS easy as failing off log should read
In future as easy a. perjury. And as
safe. too.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-21
RECORD BREAKING CROWD
AT SACRED HEART FAIR
tractiVe to Many-Sales Have
Been Satisfactory.

The attendance at the Sacred Heart
fair last evening exceeded all of the
records for preceding days since the
fair has been in operation at the Sac
red. Heart hall. An excellent musical
program was rendered. including both
instrumental and vocal numbers. The
sales and attendance have been very
gratifying throughout, and the records
for next week are expected to greatly
exceed those made so far. The pa
per Echoes of the Fair was issued
today by the pastor. Rev. j. F. Lock
ney. IL is a neat little publication, con
tanning items of the fair. and a small
number of advertisements.
The fair will be continued through
out ncxt week. with special programs
for each evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-21
CITY CHAT.
Insure with Mckee.


Real foot filters. Dolly Bros
Stylish footwear at Dolly Bros.
Gun metal shoes at Dolly Bros.
Boys good shoes at Dolly Bros
Misses welt shoes at Dolly Bros.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For bus or express. Spencer & Trefz.
For bus. baggage, express, call Robb's.
Standard designer patterns at
Champions.
The diamond buyers are looking Nc
CabCward just now.
Ice cream and Ice cream soda at
Peterson's, 1914 Third avenue.
If you enjoy delicious. crispy brown
pancakes, try Mrs Austin's.
Ask your grocer for Mrs Austin 5
Pancake flour. Fresh and delicious.
Free lessons in art embroidery by
Madam Hinkley next week at McCabe's
We furnish all kinds of help. En-
ployment bureau, 1712h Second av-
enue.
Only one more week for taking pen
ny phOtoo' N''i' 1o'' = oeCohu dN-
enue.
500 sample silk umbrellas at prices
to stir up great activity next week at
McCabe's.
The easiest way to prepare a quick
breakfast is to use Mrs. Austin's Pan
cake flour
We do cleaning. pressing and repair
ing too. BeaI q Schmitt. Illinois thea
ter building.
Fifty women will find work at the
Rock Island Canning company, Sears.
canning apples.
$500 values, 80 cents while they last
at McCabe's.
Fifty women will find work at the
Rock Island Canning company. Sears,
canning apples.
A most unusual offering in ladies
shoes. $50 pairs. $500 walking boots
for sl.79 at McCabe's.
Fifty women will find work at the
Rock Island Canning company. Sears,
canning apples.
Your choice of some 50 ladies' eIe-
giant suits. all desirable colors. AT Nc
Cabe's while they last;
Cleaning, pressing. repairing and
dyeing at the New Panitorium club.
l909-1911 Second avenue.
First Sunday afternoon concert al
Turner Grand opera house. Davenport.
Oct p, by Otto's select band
The gadfac Of RI. \
theran church on Twentieth street will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-21
Will BUY A HOME
Bethany Protective Association
Reaches Decision on
Proposition.
GlLPIN MOORE PROPERTY
Option Is Given by r. J. Lewis, the
Present Owner-Money Must Be
Raised by Subscription.

For the purpose of having home
of their own with more convenience
than is now available, the Bethany
Protective association decided at its
meeting last evening in the Harper
house TO take advantage OF the option
given by F. j. Lewis on the Gilpin
Moore property near Thirty-eighth
street and Fifth avenue The price
asked is $4,000. and that is the amount
that the association has agreed to pay.
Must Raise Funds.
Work will be commenced immediate
ly ON the raising of funds for the pUr-
chase of the property. The association
owns an equity of $1,000 in the place
formerly occupied in Rock Island
which leaves $500 to be raised by
popular subscription. This will be di-
vided between Rock Island and Moline.
I is reported that the Moline people
know about where to go to raise this
amount with little trouble.
The property is satisfactory to the
association, and, in fact, just such a
place as the people in charge were
looking for There is plenty of room
both in the building and outside, and
will he possible to care for some of
the aged women who have been seek
ing such a place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-21
A Splendid Idea.

A new idea in cough syrup is ad-
vanced in Kennedy's Laxative Honey
and Tar Besides containing pine tar,
honey and other valuable remedies, it
is rendered laxative, so that It's use in
sures a prompt and efficient evacua-
ton of the bowels. IL reiaxes the
nervous system, and cures all coughs.
colds, Group whoOplng cough, etc. A
red clover blossom and the honey bee
is on every bottle of the original Lax
alive Cough Syrup-Kennedy's Laxa-
tive Honey and Tar. An ideal remedy
for children. Mothers praise it, Ii is
best for all. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-21

give their annual supper Wednesday
oct. 25. Supper will be served from
| , TO S p. m
First Sunday afternoon concert at
Turner Grand opera house. Davenport,
| Oct. %, by OttO's select band.
List your property with Schaarman
& Thompson. real estate, insurance and
employment bureau, 17121a Second av-
enlfe
Expert manicuring, shampooing and
thorough treatment of the hair and
scalp given by Mrs Sol Levi, 736 Sew
enteenth street. Old phone. west SO.
The store and fiat building. No. POPS
Fourth avenue, must be sold at once.
This is a good investment. Call on n.
4. Larson, attorney, 1719k Second av-
enue.
We are of the minority-of the com
qaratively few that do watch repairing
IS il should be done. In every com
parison we are the victors. ingalls,,
1907 Second avenue.
The Rock Island Ice company is sup
piled with all kinds and grades of good
coal which will be delivered promptly
10 any part of the city. Office. us
Fourth street. Phone 7S9-Y.
For the purpose of securing more APP
plicants for the civil service examina-
ton. the time has been extended to
Nov. -. according to notice received
by ID. f. Krell. The examination II n
clerk and carrier. ~ V
Ladies would you like to do all the
Kings told about in McCabe's adv for
,he demonstration of Mrs. Kurtz's heat
retaining oven on an investment of
only $3.50? The famous Sleepy Eye
-four will be used in all the bakingS
The opening of the roller skating
rink on Sixteenth street. which was
to have taken place this evening, has
been postponed until Saturday. Oct.
Is. The unfavorable weather so in
tCrfered with the remodeling that the
opening can not be held as first an
nounced.
Harry LATER, former resident of
Rock Island. now window trimmer at
the May company department store
in St. Louis, has been awarded first
prize and blue ribbon for the most ar
tistic windows in the city. The con-
test was decided by a committee from
the ST. Louis horse show.
On Oct. %, 26 and 81 the young
people of the Swedish Lutheran church
viii hold "a harvest festival at Turner
hall. Handkerchief, aprons and
small articles will be on sale. There
viii be a change OF program for each
evening. and refreshments will be
served as well Admission for the
three evenings will be % cents. single
admission 10 cents. An invitation is
extended 10 you all.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-21
BAIT IS NOT GOOD
Had Attempted Game on Another
Supposed Easy Vic.
tim.
SIMILAR TO ROCHE AFFAIR
Tried to Get Farmer Into Boxing Game
But after Conference or Two
He Declined.

AS more is told of the bunch that at
tempted TO double cross John Roche
more seems to develop Of similar at
tempts. a farmer from the lower part
of the county tells of an attempt TO
drag him into the net. He had con
ference or two with the crooks. who
had a boxing proposition they were put
ting 10 him. Boxing was a little out of
his line and il did not look go To him.
Anyhow he could not see any reason
why they should suddenly take such
interest in him as TO want to deliver
$4,000 - him without his asking.
Finally conference was arranged
in one of the hotels. and the proposed
victim. after drawing them on said that
he would have TO have his attorney at
tend TO the details of his portion of
the transaction.
-oh. We have a local attorney to at
tend TO all OF those things and advise
in the matter" said the crook Men
tioning the name he asked the farmer
if he knew him.
Yes. know him just that well.
was the reply. that would not have
guy llilile ~ W. WIN 'ilt '4'il II NJ - III
it,"
And the negotiations were ended.
some In Moline.
The report comes from Moline that a
pair of crooks were in that city at
tempting TO sell a couple of diamonds
TO certain business men there. The
men with the good proposition were
very smooth. but so far as is known did
not dispose Of their goods. They told
the old story of the diamonds having
been stolen and that they were $500
each. but they would sell them foy
$500. In their possession were news
paper clippings which were supposed
To convince the victims that the story
of the theft was good