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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11
The Only Monopoly.

The Star inadvertently mlsquoted Senator
Bailey the other day when il Indicated that
he had said the Pullman company was the
only absolute monopoly on earth" Ref
erence to the Congressional Record dis
closes that what Mr.. Bailey did say was
that the sleeping car company of the
United States Is the only absolute and COM
plete monopoly in this republic II does
not matter much. save as the amendment
bears upon Mr.. Baileys correctness of ex-
preston. He is a careful speaker and he
chooses his words with Judgment He is
entirely right in this case. The sleeping car
company is. as far as il affects the indi-
Sidual passenger. an absolute monopoly. A
man can buy beef ot-an independent packer
land Just now be particularly glad of the
chance. He may buy oil of an independent
refiner-provided he gets his order in be-
fore the independent is snuffed out OF busi-
ness He may even find q steel mill here
and there capable OF supplying him with
building materials. He might in pinch
get a few pounds OF sugar not under the
influence OF the sugar trust. BY diligence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11

and shrewdness and patience he might
manage to supply himsely with all his
necessities and some OF his Injuries OUT
side of the lines of the trust monopolies
But when he travels he 10 I'D against the
real thing Even the very few lines that
still maintain their own sleeping car sys-
tems--it appears that there are two or three
remaining. in the trans Mississippi region
boost their rates according to. the Pullman
schedule, SO that the traveller is none the
better off for the fact The traveller Is un-
able to escape the sleeping car octopus
when he travels unless he sits up all night.
Being a perfect monopoly. the Pullman
company does what 1t wants with the rates.
and the railroads cannot help themselves.
if they wish to do so. Senator Bailey had
this to say the other day:
1.-THE Pullman Car Company Is one en-
terprise in this country whose charges to-
day are in many respects and over many
routes of travel higher than they were
twenty years ago. Twenty years ago
when a citizen Of our own state came to
travel from Fort Worth, Tex, to the city
OF st. Louis the trip occupied thtrty-six
hours-two days and one night. The price
was 81 per day for seat and 81 night
for the bed, the thirty-six hours aggregat-
ing 81. Now the distance Is travelled In
twenty-five hours, and the Pullman Car
Company charges s. for its accommoda-
ton"
The Senate conferees should insist-and
the Senate should uphold them-upon the
inclusion Of the sleeping car monopoly as
subject to the provisions of the rate bill.
1t is common carrier. and 1t lives by
reason Of the existence Of the railroads.
which are themselves to be subject to fed
eral regulation. 1t viii be but little solace
to the traveller II he secures more reason
able railroad fare as a result of this meas
ure. only to be mulcted in double the old
rates for Pullman service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11
"Sport. y

A woman of distinguished name and or
wide fame as a leader in that great dress
contest called fashion figures in the news
dispatches OF the day. The name of the
society leader does not appear either in the
society or the divorce column. but in me
sporting news. She has been In Colorado
and the report of her prowess, or rather the
report OF her conduct, reads as follows
1T was her ambition TO kill bear Jake
Blrsh. famous as the guide OF President
Roosevelt freed bear cub, and the lady
with .22-caiiber rifle and after twenty
shots made little bruin give up the ghost
This may be sport" but 1t Is not easy
10 believe It. 1t Is not even refined cru
city. II Is cruelty that is repulsively
coarse. To stand at close quarters and
use up twenty shells in manning and at
length killing harmless little beast is as
crooked work as some square deals. The
lady would have done better perhaps II she
had asked the guide to hold the helpless uub
while she satisfied her ambition. The lady
at home probably belongs to the Audubon
Society and TO the s. p. c. A.
No doubt much OF the bear killing. woir
catching and lion hunting done by social
and political celebrities Is OF the same
kind OF sport as the ruthless killing OF
this bear cub.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11

the public interest to advance. trust that
public sentiment win require all parties to
keep their books open, 80 that hereafter no
party VIII be under private obligations to
shield corporate OFFENDERS
Mr.. Bryan has lost none OF hts cunning
in the course of his rambIes. See how
adroitiy he pulls the skirts OF his coat
away from possible pollution by contact
with the destructive socialism of such rad
icals as Mr. Hearst, while he deprecates
because they have adopted that name. See.
too. how nicely he steers between the rocks
OF corporation influence. The big trusts
must be regulated not destroyed. unless
they are absolute fnonopolies. No one shall
give to the campaign funds unless the pub
lie interest will thereby be advanced.
Mr.. Bryan's platform, thus sketched,
should be big enough for wide variety OF
democrats to stand upon. Progress and
reform" win evidently be the Bryan shib-
boleth. Not mere opposition to republican
or socialistfc policies, The true conserva-
tive Nothing destructive. nothing HARM
fully restrictive, but wisely regulatory. con-
structive and advancing!
The specifications of this pleasant pro-
gram OF progress and reform must be
awaited. Mr.. Bryan is making good as
his own advance agent. In view Of his
suggestions to his growing personal follow
Ing on this side OF the water. his return to
these shores In July viii be an occasion OF
even more interest than was anticipated.
Clearly. Mr.. Bryan is now In the limelfght
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11
The Dominant Issue.

Are the republican managers of the
House OF Representatives riding for fall
in November Are they bent upon making
a party issue Of the meat inspection ques-
ton? Are they determined to stand be-
fore the country as the defenders of the
beef trust and the apologists for all the
evils that have been laid at the doors Of
that combination?
These questions are suggested by the con-
duct of republican members of the House
committee on agriculture, now engaged in
considering the Beveridge amendment 10
the agricultural appropriation bill adopted
by the Senate. During the hearings of the
past few days the attitude of these repub-
lican members toward witnesses has been
such as to create the impression that 1t Is
their deliberate purpose to enact legislation,
IL possible. which will shield the packers
from an inspection guaranteeing the con-
sumner a clean and wholesome product.
Their treatment OF Commissioner Neil last
week was of character to cause the
country to cry aloud in denunciation. The
treatment they have accorded the repre-
sentative of the packers, in comparison,
has been sympathetic. They have contrived
to transform the defense into the prosecu-
ton, placing the accuser on the defensive
Inc republican leaders Will nave only
themselves to blame IL they allow this
question TO become q party issue and II
they do not convince the country promptly
of their sincere desire to enact law
which will serve as a bulwark between the
consumer of meats and the frauds and un-
cleanliness and disease-menacing methods
of the packers, already sufficiently exposed.
There should be no delusIon on this score
-, J-nif tod ,erf-
tated over this matter. as they have sell
dom before been aroused over any question
of general interest. The railroad rate bill
sinks into second place in the popular judg-
ment beside the meat scandals. The aver
age citizen Will regard the rebate evils as
only indirect and secondary In comparison
with the atrocities which are charged
against the meat trust.
This meat question touches every man,
woman and child. It is matter of daily
significance. 1t can not be forgotten. Cor
daily as are all the other trusts hated and
greatly as they are feared, the feeling Of
the country toward them is mild in con-
trast with that entertained for the beef
trust. The fight against the others is for
better prices. The fight today against the
beef trust Is for decency, for health, for
life These are things the voter does not
quickly forget.
II by their hesitation and maneuvering
the republicans of the House manage to
adjourn, leaving the country convinced
that they have been reluctant to discipline
and regulate and check the beef trust and
to assure the consumer Of wholesome food
products they will be handicapped In the
campaigns of this summer and fail as they
have not been for many years. The coun-
try demands legislation that will guarantee
results, and 1t expects the party In power
to grant that legislation in a good spirit of
sincere consideration for the public well
fare. 1t will punish the party that stands
In the way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11
A Modern Madrigal.

Bf was a robin bird
A swIngin in de tree,
I'D sing so sweet dat when She heard
Shed stop to look at me.
If was er OF bullfrog
I'd jump aroun' so spry
Dat when / tumbled FUN log
I'd sho'ly catch Her eye.
Eff was a clover bloom
A noddin' hereabout,
I'd breathe my heart into perfume
" Until She picked me out.
! begs Her fob a little smile,
But 1t Is plain to see
I'll never git no notice while
rs ordinary me.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11
Thanks to Roosevelt.

From the New York Times.
For the prospect of solid Improvement
in an industry OF the utmost value and i'm
portance which had been dscredited and
damaged by the effects of the inhuman
greed and reckessness of few men the
country has for the most part to thank
President Roosevelt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11
SHOOTING sTAks.
His Impression.

II shall go to the arctic regions" said the
dauntless explorer.
We'll" answered Colonel StiIwen Of Ken
lucky. Il can't say I care much for the
arctic regions. My impression of them is
place with whole lot of ice and nothing
worth drinking to put 1t IN"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11
Clean the Fouled Nest.
rom the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
Representative Wadsworth says he does
not believe in fouling our own American
nest" Nobody does, but when the nest
has been fouled most ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
man Wadswerth apparently being an ex-
ception-beiieye in .sEiving 1t, thorough
cleaning and providing against future foul
ing of 1t In the same way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11
A Philosopheress.

"A little nonsense now and then is rel
ished by the wisest men," remarked the
man who habitually quotes.
Yes" answered Miss Cayenne; ssbut the
adage has tempted too many of us to meas
ure our wisdom by our capacity for enjoy
ing foolishness."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11
Ill at Ease,

How do you like your new houseY
We'll" answered Mr.. Cumrox. 1T pieases
mother and the girls. But there are so
many pictures and statues and vases that
I feel We ought to run a railing In front OF
each wall, and hang hands or labels
on It,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11
With Election Near.
From the Boston Herald.

From the Boston Herald.
Oh, yes. let's have the daily weather
forecasts stamped on letters to be delivered
on the rural free delivery routes. There's
nothing too good for the farmers, especially
now that the congressional elections are
coming on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11
Exercise for the Ioeman.

No wonder he feels sad and sore;
He has to rush. though hot the day,
Ts get the lump before your door
Before 1t meIts and runs away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11

Lawyer Patrick Is all ready for another
appeal to the United States Supreme Court
in case an adverse decision is rendered by
the New York court now considering his
case. He holds the record as the cham
pion continuous performance appellant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11

Chief Sanitary Inspector Hedrlck of Chi
eago declares that while some things were
not Just what they should be In Packing
town. he found no horrors" Environment
Will do great deal to affect ones idea Of
the meaning OF a word
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11
Blackburn

From the New York Sun.
The Hon. Joseph Clay Stiles Blackburn IL
leader OF the. Senate democrats; and he
bears high advanced his old banner with
the motto, He that dallies is q bastard.
and he that doubts Is DID,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11

The amateur sailor is likely to find out
during this season of thunder storms that
there are things about navigation that were
never dreamed of in his philosophy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11
Active Real Estate.

Is there much activity in real estate in
this section?' asked the visitor
Il should say there is" answered Farmer
Corntossel. Had three land slides an q
washout last year"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11

II balloons are added to automobiles and
canoes as instruments Of diversion. ceme-
terry lots will probably sell higher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11
Weight and Price.

From the Chicago News.
OF course there is always the danger that
if we make the iceman give US full weight
he will raise the price again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11
Looking Ahead.

From the Baltimore Herald.
Datto Bryan has called on the Sultan of
Turkey. A shrewd bid, no doubt, for tho
Mormon vote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11

1t is expected that 10000 ex-Kentuckians
will attend the Homecoming week exer-
cises. Which suggests that certain old
fashioned popular song is living senti-
ment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11
woodrow Wilson'S Boom,

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Let us hope the injury to Woodrow Will
sons eye was not caused by overstraining
In the effort to inspect his presidential
boom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11
Good Grass Crops.

From the Baltimore Sun.
When the worse comes to the worst, there
is plenty of grass to eat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11

They are still fighting In Guatemala. That
ofticial crushing" was evidently unappre-
eiated by the revolutionists
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11

The sins of the packers are now being Wis
tied upon the cattle raisers-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11

Governor Hoch guessed right the second
time he tried to find a senator to succeed
Burton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11

The advocate of the simple life L. now
taking to the cyclone cellar and the light
ning-proof vault.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11

New York is now entirely happy 1t has
sensational murder mystery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11

If this woman's federation idea goes much
further. man will have to apologize for
being one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11

All trusts look alike to DR.. Day of SYRIA
cuse University.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11

This is the time to prepare the Juvenile
mind for safe and sane Independence
day
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welcomed

From the Baltimore Amsrican.
Senator whyte win BE at home Ia wash
inGton today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11

The daily fatal motor accident happened
In Chicago yesterday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11

Canned-beef statesmen ought to be disir
fected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11

II report Is to be trusted, there il some
where cultivated young woman who car
read the Mr.. Henry James of today in the
original
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11

UIn order to avoid delays on aocouns o.
personal absence. letters to TIE sTAA
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the ofsce, but simply TO
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Bust
ness Departments, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-11
AWOm1an1's
Cir atit ude

For more than year had been
a sufferer, completely broken down.
had not slept but two or three
hours any night for weeks. I had
such awful misery in my head, and
oh, I was so irritable. | could not
depend upon my Judgment, and my
memory was failing. / realized
that / was losing my mind, and /
thought the grave, or worse, the
asylum, would be my doom. My
doctor said my case was beyond the
reach of medicine. | went to a
druggist and told him my condi-
ton. He recommended DR.. Miles
Nervine; he was pretty sure Il
would help me, SO | bought bottle.
That night I took tablespoonful
and fell asleep in few minutes, the
first rest had in weeks, and, oh,
will never forget that sweet sleep
while. / live. have continued TAX
ing it, -and sleep like baby, and
gain rapidly"
MRS. VIOLA BARKER,
Orange, Texas.
DIR. Titles Nervlne is sold
by your dru ggist, who will
guarantee that the first
bottle will benefit. III 1t
fails, he will refund your
money.
Miles Medical Co.. EIkhart, Ind.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-04-05
Ten Commandments Of Hygiene.

I. Rise early, retire early and
fill your day with work.
2. Water and bread maintain
life; pure air and sunshine are
indispensable to health.
8. Frugality and sobriety form
the best elixir of longevity.
4. Cleanliness prevents rust;
the best cared for machines last
the longest.
5. Enough sleep repairs waste
and strengthens; too much sleep
softens and enfeebles.
8. To be sensibly dressed is to
give freedom to ones movements
and enough warmth to be protect
ed from sudden changes Of tenn
pature.
7. A clean and cheerful house
makes happy home.
Q. The mind is refreshed and
invigorated by distractions and
amusement; but abuse of of them
leads to dissipation, and dissipa-
ton to vice.
9. Cheerfulness makes love OF
life, and love of live is half of
health. On the contrary, sadness
and Encouragement hastens old
age.
10. Do you gain your living by
oOur intellect? Then do not al
low your arms and legs to grow
stiff. Do you earn your bread by
your pickaXe? Do not forget to
cultivate your mind and to en-
large your thought.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-04-05
= Plea for the SOUL.

a shipwrecked sailor, weak viii pain,
Bleeding, dying in the shoal;
Raised his feeble voice and saig
Jesus Lover of Ny Soul
Above the moaning of the sea,
Waited on the pillows high;
Came in sweet melody
Let Me to Thy Bosow fly.
Stronger came the pleading vice,
Asking that the Lord unfold
His arms and make his heart rejoice,
While the Billows Near Me Rbll.
No earthly one could help afford.
No kindly hand was drawing nigh;
1t was then he turned unto tie Lord,
While the Tempest Still is High.
He sang the song SO trustinCly,
And open new the risen sidt
Of Him who died on Ca1varr;
Hide Me Oh My Saviour Hide.
In the mist and twilight din
Life was ebbing, oh so fast
Still the trust was placed in Him
Till the Storm of Life Be Past.
A CLEAN of light came through the c loud
And stilled the surging rolling tide;
The dying man cryed out aloud
Safe into The Heavens Glide.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-04-05
A WEEK OF PRAYER.

The Central Nj. l.. Church will
have services every night at 1880
during the week beginning April
8 and ending April Id. There
Will be prayer meetings, services
OF song. experience meetings.
love feasts and services appropri-
ate for each night. A week of
self-denial will also be observed
by the members of the congrega-
ton. 1t is a rare thing to have
night services in a church at this
time of the year, and a goodly
number of people should be in
attendance. Brother Ferguson
will conduct the services.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-04-05

them as foreman, allowing Il sup
ervisOr himself to act in lieu of a
OF a district road superintendent
or supplementary TO the duties of
same; and leaving it to the dis
erection of the Board of Super
viSors whether it will go to the
expense of havingacounty super
intendent of roads, thus making
the general law more flexible, to
meet local conditions.
We direct the attention of our
readers in the couties to these
statutes. that they may take adj
vantage of them if they so desire.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-04-05
PUBLIC SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT.

The Public School entertain
ment for the benefit Of the piano
fund, as stated in last weeks
issue, will be held in the Court
House on the evening of Tues
day, April 10. Should the weather
prove unfavOrable, the entertain
ment will take place the follow
ing evening. Tickets for Sale at
3Oc.. including admission and
cream, or zoe. admission paid at
the door, and extra charges for
cream. Those holding tickets
will be served first.
The programme is as follows:
I. School Song
2. Piano Solo Miss Olivia Fleet
| 5. Song Misses Ruth Richardson and
Mary Fry Marchaut and Weldon
Marchant
| 4. Piano Solo Earl Marchant
| ). Song Ruby and Merritt Sibley
| o. Ruler Drill
&. ldnO SOiO MISS GRACE march ant
s. Song Miss Josephine Marchant
9. Piano Duet Miss Mary Alice Hale
and Andrew Davis
10. Doll Drill Little Tots
II. Piano Solo Miss Effie Miles
y. Cantata: Quarrel Among the
Flowers by eight girls
Is. Duet Misses Bernice lie Cato and
Alice HcIly
| Il. Fan Drill ny Gitis
Is. Piano Solo Miss Alice kirkpatrick
10. Charade: " Mother Goose and Her
Family
II. Piano Solo Miss Helen Kirk
patrick
is. Piano Duet Misses Bernice lie
Cato and Sue James
| 10. Dumbell Drill BY Boys
20. Piano Solo Miss Lucille Douglas
p. Song School
=. Vocal SOLO DR.. HosIlins
3. Violin Solo Miss Clayrene Ber-
nice lie Cato
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-04-05
EXAMINATION CT PUBLIC SCHOOL.
TEACHERS.

In obedience to instruction
from the State Board of EXami-
ners and Inspectors, the uniform
examination for those wishing TO
teach in the Public Schools OF
Mathews County will be held at
Mathews G. H., on May 3, 4,
and 5, beginning promptly at 10
o'clock A. M. White and color
ed applicants examined the same
day. Thos. b. Lane,
Sup't. of Schools, Mathews Co.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-04-05
ST. PAUL'S SCHOOL.

Roll of Honor for the week
ending March thirtieth John
BROMLEY, Curtis Hudgins Geo.
Miller, Charlie Powell, Lester
Smith, Carlton Thomas, George
Grimstead, Edna Grimstead,
Columbia Borum, Mary Hudgins,
Saidee Ripley, Ruby Ripley,
Saidee Smith.
Those entitled to certificate OF
merit are:-George Miller, Les
ter Smith, Ruby Ripley.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-04-05
MURDERER SLEPT-DOG WATCHED

SALISBURY, Md, April AT
her home, about four miles from
this city. Mrs. w. A. Ennis was
last night shot and instantly kill
ed by Goldsborough Bailey, and
by the same charge a bystander,
Alfred Jones, was slightly wound
ed. The shot that ended Mrs.
Ennis life was intended for her
son, John.
Bailey is said to have been
drinking heavily and abusing his
wife. who secured shelter with
the Ennis family, the nearest
neighbors. Bailey sought her
there and was driven away by
John Ennis, who threatened to
thrash him if he returned.
Bailey returned and pointed a
shotgun at Ennis, who, striking
the gun aside, caused the ham
mer to fall, and the charge of
shot struck Mrs. Ennis in the face
almost blowing her head off.
Bailey walked away a few hun
dred yards, lay down an went 20
sleep, and when officers found
him, his savage dog prevented
their approach. Before Bailey's
arrest could be effected, it was
necessary to kill the animal
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