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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25
Etiquette In Earthquakes.
From the Toronto Globe.

tue IOEUutO uloOe.
1t almost seemed as though the etiquette
of the relief work Of Jamaica would do
more damage than earthquake and tidal
wave and fire and famine and all combined.
The city of Kingston was in ruins; no one
knew how many were buried in the debris;
thieves were looting: the injured were suf-
fering; the dead were unburied, and the
living were in need. An American admiral
with two battleships comes to the relief Of
the stricken city. and he and his men take
a hand in preserving order and in relieving
distress. The governor of Jamaica has a
spell Of official importance. and orders the
admrafs withdrawal. 1t would seem that
the etiquette of the occasion had not been
observed with that punctilious nicely which
gubernatorial dignity in Jamaica requires.
Hence the situation" and the shock to the
international fabric threatened greater
damage than the worst that could happen
to Jamaica. Fortunately for the peace of
the world the blunderngs Of some official
functionaries. even when they play with
matches over powder magazines. appeal to
the worlds sense of humor, and after the
first shock of an earthquake in diplomacy
the nations most interested begin to laugh
The laugh Of today relieved the strain Of
yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25
PeonaPe.

The question Of peonage has arisen in
West Virginia, and Gov. Dawson, in a spe-
cial message, has called the attention Of
the legislature to it. Secretary Root had
submitted the matter to him on the COM
plant of the Italian ambassador An in
vestigation showed that in three lumber
and railroad camps in Raleigh, Fayette and
Wyoming counties, respectively, men have
been compelled to work under duress be-
cause they owed money for transportation
to their employers; that they have been
arrested without due process Of law, and
that in one instance two men were killed
in what appears to have been a totally UNI
justifiable manner
This crime Of peonage is ugly enough
when the victims are our own citizens. 1t
Is offensive to every sense of fair play and
humanity to hear of men working for
wages, and often without friends or infiu-
ence, forced into measures which make
them not only prisoners but slaves. The
armed guards set over them not only de-
prive them of liberty. but grind them down
under long and hard tasks. Some of the
cases tried in the southern courts have been
full of hideous and revolving details, and
the best sentiment OF that section has SUP.
ported the earnest efforts Of the authorities
to root out the practice and punish the Of
tenders.
In the matter Of our own citizens there
are no outside complications. We have
simply to reckon with ourselves We take
shame for such conditions, and set about
devising a remedy. But 1t IL another and
more serious matter when the subjects of
a foreign nation are involved. Then we
have to consider the formal complaint of
Its representative in this country. and con-
Tess to him the powerlessness under which
we often labor He comes rightfully into
the case. and is entitled to a hearing and
a reply.
Just at this time, too, the southern states
are exerting themselves to attract a share
of the more desirable of our immigrants.
They are complaining both of a scarcity of
labor and Of the unreliabiiity of much of
the labor they have. But will 1t serve
their purpose to have these tales Of peon-
age get abroad? VIII the better class OF
foreigners seeking homes In America settle
where practices are abhorrent and labor
Is put on 30 low a levels Stories Of this
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kind travel fast and 90 far. and where
ever they go they discredit the people OF the
accused locality, though the best people OF
that locality may reprobate peonage a.
earnestly and sincerely az anybody In the
world.
But while We are at 1t, and we have our
hand in, let US do away completely with
peonage as practlced on our own people
as well as on the subjects of foreign pow
ers. 1t II q crime Of particular detest-
ableness at this time Of day In a free
country, and those guilty of It should be
hunted down and punished to the extreme
limit OF the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25
Handicapped.

They tell us that poverty's needed to bring
A poet his true inspirations;
That hunger assists when you're anxious to
sing
A song that will startle the nation.
And SO it occurs that all things truly great
Escape when I struggle to think 'em,
Because It's my very unfortunate fate
To be cursed with a moderate income.
IT'S also declared that the muse comes by
stealth,
Like an angel to comfort and serve us
When we readily fall into delicate health
And our tempers are high strung and
nervous, 'rn
All useless. alas. is the pie that eat
IT'S mournful beyond any question
ne'er devise things that are lofty or sweet
Because 1 can't get indigestion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25
Or Punch Bowl.
e New York Evening Post.

From the New York Evening Post.
Mr.. Carnegie gave lake to Princeton.
Now he has given a swimming tank to
Yale. If his aqueous gifts continue to
diminish in the same proportion. Harvard
may expect a new water cooler presently.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25
Speculative Railroading.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
II all the railroads of the country had
been controlled in these latter years by
railroad men and had not been made mere
counters in a vast game of speculation 1t
Is conceivable that they would now be
in better condition to carry on their BUSH
ness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25

sArmorial Families BY A. c. Fox Davies.
One volume, folio. illustrated. 1.4O0 pages.
gilt top. cloth, 5000 net carriage extra).
Chronicles OF Henry the With. A re-
print Of Edward Halls famous work. Two
volumes, folio, cloth. SO net carriage ex-
gra).
william Cecil, Lord Burghiey Queen
Nisabeth's Lord Treasurer), his life gene
alogy, arms and descendants. Folio, Illus
rated. cloth, $40 net carriage extra).
Main 1oor. Tenth u.
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Saturdays
Pure Food List.

Colonial Fancy Minnesota Spring Wheat Flour;
1-l6 barrel 40c; Y. Tic. " 81 so: barrel 70
Colonial Absolutely Pure Lard, lbs, 4oc;l
a Col Vanilla. 2-oa. bottle. asc: u pit Ge
Chandon & Co. Absolutely Pure olive Oil. i'm;
ported from Bordeaux. France. Csc. to $3l0
Queen and Stuffed Olives. .l0c. to 95c
Colonial Tomato Catsup, bottle 23c.
Colonial Pune Apple Cider Vinegar gallon Doc.
Colonial Mince Meat. In 2. and 5-lb. sanitary
Pure" Baking Powder, li.. i5c.; i.Ib.
Nut Iet;' Peanut Butter. jar. ioc. i5c and asc
Extra Large Layer Figs. lb. ......-.... lie.
California Navel Oranges dozen. DC. TO Soc
Florida Sweet Oranges, dozen. .20c. to 40c,
Florida Thin Skin Grape Fruit, each. &c. to l5cJ
Extra Fancy Lemons, Dozen .23c.
Choice Eating Apples. basket. .25c TO 35c-
Purina and Aunt Jemims's Pancake Flour.
Premier. Dat Flakes. aib. pcie. IOc.
Homemade Beaten Biscuit, fresh every day,
Extra Fancy Head Rice, ID ............. .ioc.
Old-Fashioned Virginia Meal. water grsand, q
Gloucester Smoked Bioaters, basket OF g.. e5e
Mixed Nuts. H.. 2oc.; 5h lbs. 81 90
Edam, Pineapple. sap Sage Roquefort, Imported
Sweitzer, Vermont Sage. English Dairy and New
York full Cream Cheeses. !
Freshly Baked Cskes-Angel. Sunshine, Ginger,
white Loaf. Gold Loaf. English Walnut, Ralsl6
Loaf Layer and Devil
Fifth hoo9. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25

The selection of jurors in the Thaw case
again brings up the question of whether q
man who does not read the newspapers is
sufficiently intelligent to be entrusted with
the trial of a case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25

The Jacob.te Peerage The official and
military titles and patents Of nobility. ETC.,
conferred by the Stuart pretenders. Folio.
canvas. gilt top. SIS net carriage extra).
The Plantagenet Roll. Gives an immense
number of descents from Edward III OF
England. Folio. $50 pages. cloth, $500 net
{carriage extra).
Art Of Heraldry. with many colored and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25

There is natural inclination on the part
Of those, in@authefity to refuse assistance
when community Is visited by disaster.
Recent events should hold sufficient lessons
against this false pride.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25

Mr.. Shonts: is more fortunate than some
of the men formerly connected with the
Panama canal in being permitted to resign
without public censure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25
Because.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
Out Of ninety-nine girls who were
asked by a French statistician why they
wanted to get married sixty-one Of them
answered Because" The other thirty
eight must have been girls of an extraor-
binary type.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25

The men who arranged for the paving Of
Washington streets. did not dream Of the
boon they were comforting on future gener-
atoms OF roller skaters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25

It is hard to convince a man whose atten-
ton has been devoted to the dividend de-
partment of railroading that an actual car
shortage is as serious as a possible cash
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25
Chiadrern's Common
Sense Shoes.

~ UR line Of ChiIdrer's Shoes
ANN is distinguished for these
W very essential qualities
natural shape-insuring abb
sence of distortion in growing feet;
tested Misunderstanding ample pro-
lection and long wear; stylish app
pearance-after constant use as well
as when new; absolute fit assured by
the large number of sizes and widths
carried the year around reasonable
cost-for meritorious goods.
Some excellent values:
Infants. Children's and Misses Button Shoes,
with patent leather vamps and white kid
skin tops: plain toe spring heel; sizes 60 M
10 D. Paif .....................-.
Sizes 81 to ,ox. Pair $3.50
Sizes IL to 2. Pair. Neutrality-suspicious.. Po'oo
Chdren's Extra High-cut Button Shoes, with
tops; spring heel; sizes 8 to iobs Pair $500
Chdren's Extra Highcut DongOla Kidskin But
ton Shoes. with patent leather tip and 50 "a
Goodyear welt sole; sizes @ to ION. Pair %-'oo
Chldren's and Misses DongOla Kidskin and Pat
ent Leather Dress Slippers; also in white. pink.
blue and red kidskin. with spring heels CT %
and turn solos, sizes to l01s. Pair. pig
Sizes IL to 2. Pair. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. |A'oo
Boys and Youths Patent Leather Dane CT -
ing Oxfords and Pumps; sizes IL to 2. Pair pA/o
s,... Oh >. ku p.,, $500
Also full line Of Infants Lace and Button
Soft-soie Shoes Ankle Ties and Moccasins; eOc.
Third loor, Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25

In matters concerning the handling of
food it Is too often the case that ignorance
is bliss, but no stretch of poetic license can
make it folly to be wise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25

There may be some idea that Harry Thaw
will consent to change his mind about his
mental condition after hearing some of the
evidence t-..-rs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25

1t is an exceptional week that does not
bring to notice an earthquake, a volcanic
eruption or railway disaster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25

fire that occurs when there Is nobody
about to be injured may, on the whole, be
considered a successful performance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25

Mr.. Guggenheim is commanding all the
respect that the modern spirit is inclined
to show to the man with the price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25

There is no progress to report on the sug-
gestion that loving cup be purchased for
Governor Swettenham
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25
A Fellow Feeling.

do you feel resentment toward people
who do not indorse your opinions?"
Certainly not" answered Senator Sor-
ghum; 'in a year or so am liable not to
indorse them myself"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25

Mr. W. E. Corey is another man who
might learn a great deal about himself that
is not so by reading the sensational news
PAPERS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25

Chauncey NJ. Depew is evidently of the
opinion that there is always an audience
for the man who knows how to tell good
story
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25

What a great disappointment that mai
vast" exclaimed Miss Notrumper.
I'm what way?
He was spoken of as bridge expert
and he proves to be nothing but famous
engineer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25

TIN order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence. letters to TIE STAB
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the once. but simply to
TIE STAR. or to the Editorial or Bust
ness Departments according to tenor OF
purpe Sc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25
SHOOTING STARS.
Good influence.

young men are very valuable in BUSH
ness remarked the hustler.
YES" answered Mr.. Cumrox, ''they in
spire us older fellows with an ambition to
really know as much as they think they
know"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25
Women's Gowns, Dressing
Sacques, Kimonas, etc.

@n TTENTION is called to the
1Ml following items in women's
GlA garments-Gowns, Kimo-
mas, Dressing Sacques and
Skirts, of eiderdown, fannelette,
outing flannel, knitted wool, etc.
Warm garments for house and
street wear, and very reasonably
priced:
Outing Flannel Gowns. in neat pink and RI.
blue striped effects. Each. ............... w.
White Outing Flannel Skirts Each soc.
fro" Dressing saeques ntted $Ioo
Outing Flannel Kmonas in neat figured CO 90
effects. Each. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Flannelette Negligees, fitted back Value So 20
$3.50. Each. ...-....-....-....-- -
Knitted Wool Skirts. in pink, black and 81 90
navy blue. Each. Observation-Disclosures.
Third floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25

The 25th Regiment is possibly beginning
to wonder whether it now has anything at
all to do with the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25

From the Worcester Gasstte.
Worcester people want the grade crossings
sooner the better.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25
Rudelx Critical.

Some speeches are called classical,
Jes' like music from the band;
The more you listen to 'em
Why, the less you understand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25

II don't object" said Uncle Eben, ito
bein' advised to save my money. pervided
its accompanied by some information bout
how to git de money in de fus' place."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25
Rsnedyat Hand.

From the New York Herald.
Albany legislators complain that they are
being pestered by lobbyists. Why not
treat them as pests?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25
Mud.

From the Salt lake Herald. 80 90
A dispatch says yesuvius Is spouting
mud. We hadn't heard that q political
campaign was in progress in that neck OF
the woods. either.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25
Infants Warm
Clothing.

SHOSnnhnhSe s.,=
TOMFORTABLE Clothing
Il for the little folks is here in
W plenty of variety, from the
plainest to the most lux
urious. Attention is called to the
following practical garments, par
ticularly suitable for present wear:
Children's White worsted Mittens. Pair. <SC.
Children s Worsted Drawer Leggins. black soc
ana white. Pair. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. OON'
Chldren's Crocheted Worsted Sacques
white, with pink and blue trimmings. Dr.,
Children's Canton Flannel Day Drawers kncker.
booker style. trimmed with embroidery; sizes ,o,.
to 8. Pair. ......................... 4oS'
Chldren's Outing Flannel Night Drawers In
pink and blue striped effects; with and 6-r
without feet: sizes to s. Pair ......... w.
Children's Outing Flannel Kimonas. in pink and
blue striped effects, with plain borders: -rc
sizes to IA. Each. Observation-Disclosures. ...,.a oN'
Chidren's Sweaters, white with pink and blue
trimmings; buttOned the -
SHOULDER so E and down front; sizes SI.zs
Third floor, Eleventh st. 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25

Great Increase in Population.
From the New York World.
Fortunately for the country its population
In increasing more rapidly than the rail-
roads can kill 1t OF.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25

From the Minnea polls Tribune.
Mr.. James Bryce may find among US
more wealth. but less commonwealth. It
is punched too much.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25
! Girls Clothing Reduced.

Girls Scarlet Refers, lined throughout
with black satin; sizes 8. 10 and r.
$1,000 each. Were $I2.5o.
Misses Two-piece Dresses of blue serge;
waist trimmed with plaid velvet; skirt box
plated and stitched about inches below
waist line; sizes IA, 16 and 1S.
$3.50 each. Were $3.50:
Girls Dresses, made Peter Thompson
style and trimmed with braid and heavy
emblem on sleeve; made of dark blue chew
lot; sizes 6 and s.
Special price, $500 each.
Girls Wool Batiste Dresses. in blue and
red; some made jumper style, with white
guimpes; another style has full waist
made surplice style and full shirred skirt.
These are in 6, 8 and 10-year sizes.
$3.50 each. Were $1,000. and $I2.5o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25
Mems Imported
Half Hose.

STITT f, have just received an
II |VIU importation of Mems
NNS Fast Black Cotton
Split Foot Half Hose,
being a specially good value.
Notwithstanding the increased
cost of cotton yarns, this new ar
rival of so dozen is of the same
high standard of quality which we
have always had. Sizes from 9 to
II, inclusive
CSC. per pair.
In the same shipment of foreign
hosiery we have received another lot
of our famous all-black
Fine Gauge Half Hose.
These were made especially for us
and are of very high character.
3 prs. for $I.oo.
Main floor r st. - -''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25
Valuable Heraldica and Histories al Books

~ MONG the publications of The Grafton Press of New York
l1l Book Department main floor Tenth ST.
Ian are works of great interest the col
- lector of Genealogical books.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-25
Also Showing Splendid Collection of
"Peter Thompson" Suits.

"Peter Thompson" Suits, for
younger girls, of excellent quality
blue serge; full plated skirt on per-
caline body.
r$I2.5o each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-25
FOUR HURT IN TROLLEY PLUNGE
Leaves Track in Brooklyn and Falls
Ten Feet

NEW YORK. March pa car of the
9Th avenue line ran away down the hill In
Adams street. between York and Front
streets, Brooklyn, yesterday afternoon.
After jumping the rails it shot across the
sidewalk and plunged into an excavation
ten feet Deep Here it's flight was stopped
by square concrete column, one of the
supports of building to be erected on the
site for the Robert Gair Paper Company.
Besides Motorman Michael Hughes and
Conductor William Greaves. there were only
two persons on the car. They were Mrs.
Ada Stead and Charles Silver. The acct
dent was the result of the slippery condi-
ton of the rails.
Hughes stuck to his brake. even after the
car had left the track. When 1t smashed
into the column he was thrown through a
window onto a heap of sand fifteen feet
away. Mrs Stead and Silver were thrown
to the floor. while Greaves was hurled
against the rear door,
: Ambulance Surgeon Lasker Of the Brook
lyn Hospital found that Mrs. Stead had
suffered sprain, while Sffver's nose was
broken All were able to go home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-25
DISEASE IN ROOF TANKS.
Pollution of Water in Reservoirs on
House Tops Menace to Health.

NEW YORK, March 25.-Pollution of the
water supply of apartment houses and ten
ements throughout the city has grown to a
serious extent. owing to the filthy condition
of the roof tanks.
Despite the elaborate codes of such de-
partments of the municipal government as
those of health and tenements and the
bureau of buildings, these tanks have little
or no care and such thing first hand
have become serious menaces to the health
Of the community and complaints are made
that any notice of them is taken.
Practically the only safeguard provided
for the water tanks on the roofs of houses
is that they shall have a cover. There is no
regulation which absolutely requires that
they be kept clean, although in the code of
the department of tenements cleanliness Is
required in every other part of a building
These receptacles under the present regime
are often repositories for the dust of the
street, for refuse thrown into them by chill
dren and by other persons
Examinations of many of these tanks
throughout the city revealed that there is
practically no means at present for guard
ing the contents of the water receptacles on
the roof from contamination.
When the covers of several We're raised
air. Through the apertures in the covers
had fallen old papers, rotted wood, rags
and such rubbish. The dust of the street
below, scraps of disintegrated bedding and
the like had all found their way into the
supposedly potable water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-25
SAVING CABLE TOLLS.
Austria Has a New Plan to Register
Telegraphic Addresses.

Consul George A. Bucklin. jr.. reports to
the Department of Commerce and Labor
that the Glauchauer Tageblat sets forth a
plan, which has just been proposed in AUS
tria- Hungary and is being urged for adop-
ton upon the Hungarian secretary of COM
merce, for effecting a great saving in
telegraphing and cabling. The newspaper
says in part:
GAS one knows. often half of the tele-
gram is made up Of the address, and this
is especially expensive in foreign dispatches.
Many firms which have lively trade with
other countries, 1t is true have adopted abb
breviated or cipher addresses. But not only
must a fee be paid for the registration or
publication of such addresses. but. further
more, they never come IN this wise to the
knowledge of the larger circle of the public.
In order, for instance, for one to telegraph
to friend in Prague, Come tomorrow he
must use perhaps five or six words for the
address. By the plan proposed this is to DO
remedied at one stroke, at least for that
larger circle of the business public which
has telephones. Each firm or family Is to
register its telephone number at the tele-
graph Office. Then, instead of the address,
Peter Zapfel. Alstadter. Ring II. Prague
simply 4O7 Prague would be telegraphed.
The idea seems so sensible and its exercise
SO simple that no further comment is neces>
sary"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-25
LETTER STIRRED UP ROW.
Labor Unions Back Paper Sued for
Alleged Libel.

CUMBERLAND, Nd, March 25.-H
Brewster hummelshine, has entered suit
here against the American. weekly paper
published by Frank L. Geary, for alleged
libel The case grew out of the publication
of an article signed "Workingman," which
1t is claimed, reflected on Mr.. Hummelshine,
in his conduct of a damage suit against
the city, removed to Washington county,
in which the plaintiff, Jane Corners. re-
covered 5000.
Rather unusual in such SUITS the ALLIE
gany Trades Council, the Carpenters Union
and the Brewers Union have Endorsed the
letter signed "Workingman. and have ten
dered Editor Geary moral and financial sup
port 1t is stated that other local unions
intend to indorSe the views of Working
man. as soon as they hold meetings. Mr.
Hummelshine, is represented by Benjamin
A. Richmond. D. James Blackston and
Richard S. Bell.