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Evening star., 1907-09-04

tions in the answer which impudently seek
to shift the blame for the increased coal
prices upon the government and upon the
dead.
Because the United States and the state
of Pennsylvania did not send troops into
the anthracite region to suppress strike.
says the Reading. 1t was necessary to in
crease the cost of coal to the consumer.
Because the late Mark Hanna besought the
Reading and other companies to settle the
strike and grant the wage Increases to pre-
vent the injection of this issue into the
presidential campaign. the consumer had to
suffer. We are not guilty of conspiracy to
affect the coal prices, say the defendants
because We were forced to combine by
others: We have a firm grip on the sftua-
ton. to be sure. but We only wrung the
neck Of the public when others asked US
to do so.
1t is unnecessary in considering the folly
OF this statement to examine into its truth
Foolish 1t is, in high degree, because the
public knows that whether true or not as
to the charge concerning Mr.. Hanna the
statement OF the Reading Is tantamount to
an admission that 1t. with handful OF
other corporate interests. controls the hard
coal situation absolutely. True, there are
independent operators. But these independ
ents must ship their coal over the roads
owned by the members of the combination.
They stand for the smallest commercial
fraction of the total output of hard coal.
Their product, even if shipped at fair rates
and sold at reasonable profit. would not
meet more than one tenth of the public de-
mand.
AS long the corporations that actually
stand for the restraint of trade, in the pub
lie appreciation of that phrase. continue
thus to defy the law, public sentiment, and,
what is most significant of all. public in
telligence. there will be stout Endorsement
by the country at large of the admnistra-
tion's efforts to regulate the trusts and to
break up the Illegal combinations.
Evening star., 1907-09-04
The Souvenir-Hunting Thief.
From the PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

FrOHl Iht PhIIHutIphId inquirer.
Every self-respecting American will be
mortified to learn that the visitors who
were admitted to the Swedish warship
Fylgia the other day in New York harbor
dstinguished-that is to say. disgraced-
themselves by carrying off everything In
sight that could be pocketed. 1t was the
story Of the Meteor and the Irene and the
Varese all over again. The courtesy ex-
tended by friendly visitors was most shame
fully abused by lot of well-dressed. pre-
sumably intelligent people who would hotly
Is the only word that truthfully describes
them. but who saw no harm in committing
petty larceny by appropriating any small
object that was not chained down, to be
added to their collection of souvenirs
Evening star., 1907-09-04
Gov. Warfeld on Suffrage.

The following deliverance by Gov War
field Is of great interest at this time:
Il am the Governor OF Maryiand-the gov
ernor of all the people in this state. and
so long as am in the executive chair do
not ever intend to be a partisan as respects
the suffrage rights of the people. nor do
intend that there shall be placed in the
hands of any election judge or any poll
tician to decide whether this or that man
shall have the right to cast ballot. say
this now. because the time may shortly
come when / may have to discuss this moro
fully. l am ready at any time to go before
the people and give account of my
stewardship and also make more clear my
stand regarding the right of Suffrage.
These are high sentiments and do honor
to their author. If they bear severely on
prominent democrats in Maryland. and for
that matter in several other states, that Is
no fault Of the man who proc!aims them.
He has properly in view the duties OF his
office, and the preservation of his reputa-
ton for fair dealing under the oath he has
taken as a public servant.
Wherever the suffrage of late years has
been curtailed. the act has been done under
out ignorance and venality from the polls
Such motive HONESTLY entertained would
justify such an act. Venal men are un-
worthy of suffrage. and ignorant men
should qualify for the exercis, OF so re-
sponsble a function. There can be no
serious debate on that proposition.
But the things done or proposed under
that mask have been the plainest partisan
juggles and outrages. Venality was not
attacked. because some of the most promi-
nent actors in the drama had the reputa-
tiOn themselves of being bribers and bal
lot-bOx suffers. For years they stood un-
der the gravest accusations of campaign
trlckery and corruption And ignorance
as ignorance was not attacked. since all
sorts OF devices we're provided for admit
ting confessed ignorance to the polls.
What was provided and forced upon the
people was simply an arrangement insur-
ing partisan majOrities for the benefit Of
rings Of forehanded politicians working
early and late for their own ends. A
pure and an Intelligent suffrage was the
last of their thoughts.
In Maryland the people had their eyes
opened, not only by the terms Of the Poe
amendment, but by the character of some
of the men who were advocating It, It
required but little examination to see that
the most dangerous power would be put
into the hands Of election officers, and but
a moments reflection to understand that
some Of the men who would profit most
by the arbitrary exercise Of that power
stood associated in the public condemna-
tion with the gravest offenses against fair
elections.
And so the people of the state, by an
overwhelming majority, rejected the Poe
amendment. VIII they vote this year in
favor of the proposition under a new
guise? Gov. Warfield has not changed his
views the subject.
Evening star., 1907-09-04
No More

Now the letter r appears:
Now the oyster gaily steers
Toward the scallop or the stew.
For the summer days are through.
No more freckles: no more tan;
No more leisurely young man.
No more strolling meath the moon;
No more ice cream; no more spoon;
No more landlord smiling gay
At the bills you have to pay
No more tunes in discords played;
No more boardwalk promenade;
No more sleeping rooms SO small
That your elbows hit the wall.
Home again! Despite the heat,
A real town is hard to beat!
Evening star., 1907-09-04
Sighted.

Il think" said Mrs. Cumrox COMPRISING
her lips, that we will get another physi-
cian.''
The bill our doctor just sent In was very
reasonable" ventured her husband
That's the point. 1t was SO small as to
indicate not only a low estimate Of the
value of our health. but also an utter disre-
gard of our social and financial impor-
tance'
Evening star., 1907-09-04
The Nature Fakers.
From the Baltimore American.

President Roosevelt has shaken his big
stick at the nature faker generally He
has intimated that they indulge in undi-
luted prevarcations. and he has picked out
several gentlemen whom he has elected to
place in a class for special chastisement
1t has been an interesting spectacle. and
while some of our cherished beliefs have
been rudely shaken-for instance. it will be
Impossible to ever again enjoy the story Of
the Cow that jumped over the moon" and
the little dog that laughed-there Is no
doubt that the quarrel has been really en-
tertaining
Evening star., 1907-09-04
SHOOTING STARS.
Approval.

do you approve Of this custom among
members Of Congress of going out and de-
livering lectures?"
Certainly l approve Of it," answered
Senator Sorghum. 1T is a good idea for
even a statesman to be up and doing. The
time is past when a man could get a repu-
tation as a thinker and patriot by simply
walking around with his hands behind his
back and looking worried"
Evening star., 1907-09-04
Have The Star Follow You.

Readers OF The Star may have The Even
lag ard Sunday editions mailed to them In
any part of the country at the rate Of 60c
per month, The Evening Star only SOC
per month. The address may be changed
as frequently as desired.
Evening star., 1907-09-04
A Pertinent INQUIRY,

You favor the theory that Mars Is in
habited?"
Yes answered the professor. 1T has
been the subject of some Of my most in
teresting articles
q literary MANI"
Evening star., 1907-09-04

With oysters watermelons. reed birds and
numerous other seasonable luxuries crowd
Ing the scene. it Is more difficult than ever
for the average citizen to get his mind
closely fixed on the complexities Of the
tariff.
Evening star., 1907-09-04

In case Mr.. Taft finds that circumstances
prevent his speeches from being Of personal
benefit. they will be entirely serviceabie
for any other administration candidate.
Evening star., 1907-09-04

Mr.. Walter Welman Is at least to be con-
graduated on the fact that he Is heading
for climate whose discomforts are not In
creased by these discussions Of heat and
humidity.
Evening star., 1907-09-04
The Mission of Letters.

so you are writing stories'' said the
friend.
Not exactly" answered the cynical lit
teratuer; Il am merely furnishing a certain
amount of text to keep the illustrations
from running into one another
Evening star., 1907-09-04

General Grosvenor stated positively in
London that he had nothing to say.
recognition of this fact sometimes consti-
tutes the highest craftsmanship.
Evening star., 1907-09-04

Prince Wilhelm will return to his home
with the usual abundance of personal popu-
larity that a distinguished European can
collect in this country
Evening star., 1907-09-04
b Milking the Public.

From the N6WHrk NeW6.
BY raising the price of coal % cents a
ton the barons have again shown their will
ingness to share in the universal prosper
ity to as great degree as the conditions
will Baer.
Evening star., 1907-09-04

Considerable time has elapsed without de-
veloping any social contentious among
wives of diplomats that might invite the
peace-ma king activities of The Hague.
Evening star., 1907-09-04

From the Memphis News-Scimitar.
1t is true that the railroads and the peo-
pie must work In har nOny. and they will
and on fair terms. The railroads must do
some harmoniZing as well as the people. II
the present owners dc not, the people will
find other owners who will
Evening star., 1907-09-04

Emma Goldman continues to make
speeches. Miss Goldman is another melan-
choly example of the persistence of unap-
preciatsd oratory.
Evening star., 1907-09-04

The pursuit of the unrighteous corpora
ton will proceed resolutely in spite of the
discouraging fact that the biggest fines are
hardest to collect.
Evening star., 1907-09-04

Senator Platt talks of ruture candidates
with a confidence which tends to contrasic,
an impression that his forte Is now remi-
n's'er'e rather than prediction
Evening star., 1907-09-04
Increased Price of Wisdom,

A statesman took the stump of yore,
The public's favor to secure.
But even talk is costing more,
For row he makes a lecture tour.
Evening star., 1907-09-04

Mr.. Stuyvesant Fish's refusal to talk
about his battles is another reminder that
as a pugilist. he is strictly amateur.
Evening star., 1907-09-04

Peace in the telegraph strike is still de-
layed in transmission.
Evening star., 1907-09-04

There seems to be wild clamor among
Co''ection agencies to buy up that big claim
OF the government against Rockefeller,
Evening star., 1907-09-04

The scientists who have assembled in
Washington are real biologists, not nature
takers.
Evening star., 1907-09-04
Cranberries in Wall Street.

From the New York Commercial.
Cranberry-raising would not be more out
OF our line than old-home weeks in the
metropolis.
Evening star., 1907-09-04

President Roosevelt will during his fall
tour give the solid south another chance to
melt somewhat.
Evening star., 1907-09-04
Harmony.

rom the Memphis News-Scimitar.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30
Labor Day in Dodson.

Labor Day, September 2, will
be celebrated in Dodson, with a
parade. brass band, speeches, and
basket dinner and barbecue.
Everyone is cordially invited.
especially the boys. 1t will be a
gala occasion. Reduced rates on
the Rock Island railway. Cit
lzens of Winfield should take
advantage of this outing and par
ticularly the parish candidates.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30

Following is the program to be
carried out at the meeting of the
Baptist Young Peoples Union
Sunday. September 1, 4 p. m:
Reading of Scripture passages
Isaiah 80: Is; Isaiah 80: 3. A.:
Heb. 3:14.-iierbert Robinson.
The basis. of Christian con-
fidence. paper. Miss Bette
Nolen.
What does our own strength
have to do with our security?
paper. Miss Lula Durham.
Practicing confidence in God.
address. Rev. Up. Durham.
Personal experiences of Gods
help. General testimony
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30

Lake Providence Banner: Mr..
Wilkinson and Mr.. Sanders have
been throwing mud at each other
in their speeches in the lower
part of the State. 1t would be
better if all of this kind of stuff
was was cut out and the campaign
made on a higher plane. The
primary is too far off to keep this
kind of mud singing up and the
people will tire of it.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30
The Political Pot.

Mansfield Enterprise: There
seems to be kind of reaction IN
favor of Wilkinson in the guber-
natosial contest, but all is an
uncertainty and the claims of
each are as visionary as a dream.
The people have not made up
their minds yet, what they will
do, or what they want.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30

Iberville South: We protest
against any further joint debates
between the gubernatorial can
didates for the primary reason
that the welfare of the Demo-
cratic party of the State cannot
be advanced by such but must
necessarily suffer.
One of 1.-The distinguished can
didates has demonstrated upon
every occasion which he has par
ticlpated in joint debate that he
cannot conduct himself with that
dignity and forbearance that the
Democratic voters have right to
expect and to demand of all
candidates seeking a nomination
for office at their hands.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30

Richland Beacon: Many de-
vices and schemes are being re-
sorted to by the the opposition to
defeat j. Y. Sanders for Gov
ernor. but the limit was reached
by the Thibodaux Commercial
Journal when it took advantage
of the fact that Judge ). Nee.
Lawrasrn is very handsome
gentleman, and published his
picture, with these words of
explanation: "Louisiana's next
Governor. Colonel Theodore
Wilkinson.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30

Caucasian: General Leon JAS
tremski has announced that he
will begin an active campaign at
an early date. His headquarters
have beeu established in New
Orleans. From there he will
have local organizations in all the
parishes of the State. He pro-
poses to keep his opponents on
the move. 1t has not been de-
cided which town he will visit
after having completed the
details of his canvass in New
Orleans.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30
Smiths Sure Kidney Cure.

The only guaranteed kidney rem
edy. Buy it-try tit costs you
nothing if it fails. Price so cents at
Phoenix Drug Store. f8-6m.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30
The onI, Guaranteed Kidney Cure

is Smiths Sure Kidney Cure. Your
druggist viii refund your money if
after taking one bottle you are not
satisfied with results. so cents by
Phoenix Drug Store. fS-6m.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30

La Creole Hair Restorer il
guaranteed. Smith Grisham Drug
Company.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30

Bunkie Review: Judging from
the reception rendered Mr.. Will
kinson at Franklin last Friday it
would seem that St. Mary is
ready to "oass the pie" so ur-
gently requested by the Plaque
mines Protector.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-08-30

All the latest magazines and period
| cals It Smith 4 Grisham Drug
lcnPany'a -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04
ISAAC w. STARBlRD.
A Native Of Litchfield and a O'st'n
ouished Civil War Veteran.

Boston, Feb. 3.-Gen. Isaac w. star
bird. who was prominent throughout
the Civil War as colonel Of the 18TH
Maine Volunteer Regiment, died Satur-
day at the Boothby hospital in this
city Of diabetes.
Gen. Starbird was born in Litchfield,
Me-. in 1899. In 1862. his esd year. he
was commissioned a captain in the 18th
Maine Volunteers, regiment that was
assigned to the Cd Corps of the Army
of the Potomac He was in command
Of his company at the battles OF Fred
ericksburg, charlottesville and Gettys-
burg. He participated in the Wilder
ress campaign. On August of 1861 he
was appointed major Of his regiment
and several months later he was pro-
NOTED to the colonelcy. Col. Starbird
led the regiment at the final advance
on Petersburg and in the pursuit which
led to the surrender of Gen. Robert f.
Lee. He was commissioned a brevet
brigadier general for gallantry at the
battle of High Bridge on the Appomat-
tOx. ar engagement in which the off1-
Ger was secerely wounded.
After the war Gen. Starbird gradu-
ated from Dartmouth College and prac-
ticed medicine in this city until 1895,
when he was appointed surgeon of the
Soldiers Homo in Chelsea. For several
years he had lived In retirement at his
homa i'll NoXbury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04
AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATING
Mysterious Death Of Mrs. Henry Spen'
Ger At Newfields, N. n.

Newfields, N. H., Feb. 3.-The coun-
ty authorities spent considerable time
today in Investigating the death OF
Mrs. Henry Spencer, 60 years old, the
wife of a Civil War veteran, whose
bruised body was found outside Of her
house this morning. None Of the OFF,
Gals tonight would venture any theory
on the cause Of death, and it is prob
able that further investigation will be
made and an autopsy will be held.
Mrs. Spencer visited the house of
her son, Leander, last night, in COM
pany with her husband. The son lived
about hundred yards away. and Hen
ry Spencer told the authorities today
that he left for home about midnight,
believing that his wife had either pre-
ceeded him or was about to follow.
He admitted that liquof was served at
his sons house during the evening and
| nearly all had a drink.
The local authorities We're notified
Of the discovery Of the body this fore
| noon, and Medical Referee A. J. Lance
Sheriff Coils ami County Solicitor
Batchelder, all of Portsmouth, were
summoned to the scene.
The body was found to have sus-
| tanned many bruises about the head
| and shoulders, and the clothing was
wet. The latter fact still further mys.
| titled the officials, as no rain fell here
| since last evening, and before the time
| the woman is said to have left fol
| home. No one at the house of Leandel
Spencer could give any information
regarding the. mystery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04
GUARANTEED STOMACH REMEDY
Bowditcn, Webster & Co., Augusta, Geo.
w. Dorr of WaterviIIe, Me-, Will Re-
fund Money if Mi-o-na Fails to Curt.

You may ask why it is that Mi-o-na
stomach tablets are sold by Bowditch'
Webster & Co., Augusta, Geo. W. Dorr'
Waterville, Me-, under guarantee ~
refund the money unless they cure
when no other treatment for stomach
troubles is sold in this manner.
The answer is simple and conclusive
Other medicines for stomach troubles
merely digest the, food, while Mi-o-na
strengthens the whole digestive sys.
tenn so that it soon becomes abe "
care for all the food that is eaten.
If you do not use your arm or leg III
a month the muscles become ilapo.
and weak and you have to resort -
artificial help. 1t is the same way wiz.
the stomach muscles. If they are H. !.
used, they become so weak that IL 49,. ;.
necessary to continue using a dises'"'
with the food you eat.
On the other hand, when you uso
Mi-o-na, your stomach soon grows - :,
strong that you can give up the use -
medicine. ,.os
Mi-o-na costs soc. box ana W. !,
more real good than dozen poXes !,
ordinary digestive tablets. the pr, j
Of this is shown in the fact ina !,
guarantee, absolute and unquaiii,euc; ~
given by Bowditch, Webster
Augusta, Geo. w. Dorr, WaterViiie' nv
with every box Of Mi-o-na.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04
ron THAT CANAL Jos.
Oliver Has Some Of Country's Biggest
Contractors Associated With Him.

Washington, Feb. 3.-William ]. Oliver
of Knoxville, Tenn, the lowest bidder
for the construction of the Panama ca
nal, has gotten together as his asso-
ciatcs some of the largest contractors In
the United States, most of whom have
been engaged on government construc-
ton work running into millions Of dol
lars. Men whose names he will submit
before the 10 days allowed him expire
are:
John B. Mcdonald Of New York, who
built the New York subway; John Pierce
Of New York. who built the Portsmouth
drydock, the Chicago and the Washing
ton postoffice buildings. as we'll as other
government works, costing moro than
$4,000; w. H. Sayre Of the International
Contracting Co., New York; p. T. Bren-
ran, OF the Brennan Construction Co.,
Washington. d. c.; John H. Gerrish OF
the Eastern Dredging Co.. Boston. and
r. T. Walsh, of the Walsh Contracting
Co.. Davenport, Ia.
Frederick c. Stevens Of Albany and
Washington, who has agreed to under
take the financial end of the deal, hat
an interview with Sec. Taft late Satur'
day but neither the secretary nor Mr.
Stevens would make any statement III
reference thereto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04
TWO VIEWS FROM KANSAS.
Upon Analysis Both Favorable to Au'
ousta Compared With Portland.

Topeka, Kansas, Feb. S.-(SpeciaD.-
Governor Hoch is of the opinion that
it's relative size among the states cities
is a comparatively unimportant factor
in locating the capital city. 1T is no.
size that is to be considered said ne
today. but accessibility, eligibility,
social environments, natural advan-
tageS the beauty that is one result OF
a we'll defined civic pride-in short. a
place where people incline to do their
own thinking free from any fetish or
traditional handicap; place where
law and order prevail in high degree.
II do not think the capital at the
time of it's permanent location at To-
peka. possessed the advantage of being
away from the largest city in the state.
even now it holds that distinction only
because of the presence of the large
packing houses at Kansas City, kan-
sas. which city it is pressing closely IN
point of population. But as / say. it is
not size. but accessibility. eligibility.
etc, that are first to be considered in
the permanent location of a state cap
ital. Say that for me. will you?'
James L. King, State Librarian.
saws: 1T seems to me that one of the
CnlGI advantages " tHC StaeS eAAA 49,
public in not having the capital at the
largest city is that the Legislature and
state officials are thus less susceptible
to corporation influences. whose foun-
tain head is generally in the metrop-
oils of the Commonwealth. The influ-
ence Of the ever present lobby is SINH
larry weakened. as its strength is nat
urally in the greatest center of popuia-
ton and it is disinclined to move on the
capital. although not distant in body.
There are fewer temptations in the
lesser city to oVrupt the legislator or
the office holder and thereby endanger
some branch of the public service; ana
fewer big social functions and amuse-
ments of whatever nature to distract
the minds Of the servants of the people
from their legitimate duties. Geo.
graphical location as approaching the
center of the state or of population is
an important point to be taken into
consideration as are also the social. re-
lisious and educational advantages