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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28
CHIEF HITS ROADS
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ASKS
WAGE CUT PROBE.
SCENTS INDUSTRIAL WAR
Executive Addresses Commission Re-
sardins Proposed Pay Reductions
Investigation Requested In Or.
der to Avert Strife.

Washington.-Serious Industrial dis
putes in prospect were In the mind Of
President Roosevelt when he wrote a
letter to the interstate commerce COM
mission which has been made public.
He says that information has reached
him that on account of the enactment
of drastic laws by the congress and by
the various state legislatures 1t is re-
garded as necessary by railroad COM
panies to reduce the pay Of employees.
He points out that, under the law.
either party may demand the services
of the chairman of the interstate COM
merce commission and Of the commits
sioner of labor as board of concilia-
ton. He suggests, therefore, that the
Interstate commerce commission make
such an investigation as will enable 1t
to furnish data concerning wage condi-
tons on various railroads as may re-
late, directly or indirectly, to the pos
sible impending controversy.
Notice Served, Says Chief.
The text of the presidents letter
follows:
1.-THE White House, Washington.
Feb. Is, 19OS.-To the Interstate Com
merce Commissions: | am informed
that a number of railroad companies
have served notice Of proposed reduc-
! ton of wages on their employees. One
of them, the Louisville & Nashville,
in announcing the reduction, states
that the drastic laws inimical to the
interests of the railroads that have in
the past year or two been enacted by
congress and the state legislatures
are largely or chiefly responsible for
the conditions requiring the reduc-
ton. Under such circumstances it Is
possible that the public may soon be
confronted by serious industrial dis.
putes, and the law provides that In
such case either party may demand
the services Of your chairman and OF
the commissioner of labor as board
of mediation and cancellation. These
reductions in wages may be warrant
ed, or they may not.
Public Is vitality Interested.
AS " Llllo, IAC puuAlS, "hlSA 40 -
vitality interested party, can form no
judgment without a more complete
knowledge of the essential facts and
real merits of the case than it now
has or than it can possibly obtain
from the special pleadings certain to
be put forth by each side in case their
dispute should bring about serious in
terruption to traffic. If the reduction
in wages is due to natural causes, the
loss of business being such that the
burden should be, and is, equitably
distributed between capitalist and
wage worker, the public should know
it. If it is caused by legislation, the
public and congress should know it
and if it is caused by misconduct in
the past financial or other operations
of any railroad, then everybody should
know it, especially if the excuse OF
unfriendly legislation is advanced as d
method of covering up past business
misconduct by the railroad managers
or as a justification for failure tc
treat fairly the employee"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28
BABY CRIED AND SCRATCHED
All the Time-covered with Tortur.
Ing Eczema-Doctor Said Sores
Would Last for Years-Per-
feet Cure by Cuticura.

my baby niece was suffering from
that terrible torture, eczema. It was
all over her body but the worst was
on her face and hands. She cried and
scratched all the time and could not
sleep night or day from the scratch.
ing. l had her under the doctors
care for year and a half and he
seemed to do her no good. took her
to the best doctor in the city and he
said that she would have the sores
until she was six years old. But If
had depended on the doctor my baby
would have lost her mind and died
from the want of aid. But I used
Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment
and she was cured in three months
Alice L. Dowell, 1859 Easton Ave., St.
Louis, Mo-, May and 20, 1907"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28
OUTRAGE by Ni1htriders.

Eddyville. Ky.-Night riders 300
strong visited Eddyville at one o'clock
Sunday morning and whipped ten me /,
four of them white and six negroes.
The white men are Police Judge c. w.
Rucker Lesel Woods, former city
marshal; Press Fralick, who occasion
ally acted as deputy city marshal, and
Grace Robertson, a saloon porter.
The connection between the whip
ping of the men and the tobacco war
in western Kentucky is not apparect.
The riders were we'll drilled and we'll
armed Over a thousand shots were
fired during the course Of their stay,
but the only casualty reported is that
of a young woman whose face is said
to have been grazed by a stray
bullet.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28
one Of tie
Essentials

!, The happy homes Of to-day is q vast
f,,nd Of information as to the best methods
4 promoting health and happiness and
r;aht living and knowledge of the world .
best produces.
Products Of actual excellence and
reasonable claims truthfully presented
md which have attained to worldwide
acceptance through the approval of the
well-!uformcd Of the World; not of indi-
yiduals only. but Of the many who have
The happy faculty Of selecting and obtain.
ing the best the world affords.
One Of the products Of that class, Of
Known component parts, an Ethical
remedy, approved by physicians and COM
mended by the Well-Informed Of the
World as valuable and wholesome family
laxative is the well-known Syrup Of Figs
md Elixir Of SIENNA. To get its beneficial
effects always buy the genuine, manu-
lactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.,
only, and for sale by all leading druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28
READ SOMETHING LIKE CIPHER.
Fearful and Wonderful Memorandum
Of Baltimore Cook.

In the family of a former Balti-
morean now residing in Providence.
r. l., there is a middle.aged German
woman--a relative Of the family--who.
though having lived in this country
over q quarter Of a century, has not
yet thoroughly mastered the English
tongue. The expressions of this rela-
tive, who keeps house for the fam
lily, sometimes afford much amusement
to those unaccustomed to her peculiar
ly characteristic pigeon English"
Happening to visit the kitchen sew.
eral days ago the head Of the house
discovered tackled up against the wall
a crude memorandum pad. Inquiry
developed the fact that it was re-
minder of the days culinary needs.
This is what was written in combine
ton English.German chirography on
the little sheet:
Tapioca
pruns
corn Starsh
Shradded Wieth
Sardien
samar
Egg a--
Salse
sellerie
The memorandum was conflscated
and sent to friends of the family in
Baltimore. 1t Is being preserved as 4
classic.-Baltimore News.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28
MORSE PROBE is BEGUN.
Attorney General Investigates Affairs
of American Ice Concern.

New York.-The investigation insti'
tuted by Attorney General Jackson
into the affairs of the American Ice
company, promoted and formerly con-
trolled by Charles w. Morse, was for
mally begun Wednesday when Special
Deputy Attorney General James w.
Osborne, appointed to conduct the in
quiry, appeared before the grand jury
and began the submission Of evidence
which is expected to throw a light on
the financial methods employed in the
organization of the so-called ice trust
and it's conduct and alleged control OF
the ice trade. The present investiga'
ton resulted from representations
made by Attorney General Jackson to
Gov. Hughes, who directed the attor'
ney general to take the matter out OF
the hands of District Attorney Jerome.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

Starch, like everything else,' is be-
ing constantly improved, the patent
Starches put on the market Is years
ago are very different and inferior TO
those Of the present day. In the lat,
est discovery-Defiance Starch-all in.
furious chemicals are omitted, while
the addition of another ingredient, in
vented by US, gives to the Starch a
strength and smoothness never ap-
preached by other brands.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28
Where He Huna Out Most.

She was sulking over broken res.
olution anent late hours, but forget.
ting this for one the nonce, he said:
do you know, darling, I never tire
of looking at this snapshot Of your"
"You might have 1t framed and
hung up in the lodge, them" she an
swered tartly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28
Senator Latimer In Critical State.

Observation-Disclosures an opera.
tion for twist of the bowels, Senator
Asbury C. Latimer of South Carolina,
for five terms member Of the house
of representatives and since 1900 a
member of the senate, is lying in
critical condition. <
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28
Couldn't Set Her Back.

American ladies, when in England,
are the occasion of many jokes. good
bad and Indifferent. Here Is recent
one, which has for its scene the mag.
nifcence of Windsor castle.
Fair American-Butler, any chance
to get glimpse of the queen"
Gentleman Address, am not the
butler. l am the prince of Wales"
Fair American-How lucky! Il
your mother in?-Human Life.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28
Confesses to Awful Acts.

Minneapolis, Minn.-R. c. Russell.
formerly in the employ Of a local UNI
dertaking establishment, has confessed
to the police that he robbed the bodies
of persons that were placed in his
CHARGE
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28
Road Cuts, Employees Pay.

Topeka, Kan.-It was announced
here Wednesday that the Atchison,
Topeka & Santa Fe Railway company
has ordered a reduction Of 1S per cent.
in the mechanical department all over
the system.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28
II Was a STAGE Brand.

Gertrude, aged four, had been to the
matinee. Later she tried to describe
the play to a grown-up friend.
'They drank wine," said Gertrude
land then they all went out"
"Well," said the friend, expectantly.
"and what happened neXt?"
Gertrude worked her small brain
hard.
Il guess" she said, they spit 1t
out"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teethtng, softens the gums, reduces In
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28
Do You Eat Pie7.

If not you are missing half the pleasure OF
life Just order from your grocer few
packages of "OUR-PIE" and learn how
easy it is to make Lemon, Chocolate ana
Custard pies that will please you. If your
grocer won't supply you, go to one VINO WILL
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28
Man Robbed and Murdered.

GAINESVILLE, visa roundhouse
worker, name unknown, was found
dead Monday, his head crushed In a
water tank at Harvard. He had been
robbed OF his pay check. 55
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28
Winter Tourists Wee.

A Boston young girl saw the scenery
Which in Florida's all to the greenery'
But with tears In her eyes
She sighed in surprise. =.
"yVhy. nowhere I look is beanery."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

Trust men, and they will be true 10
Vol: treat them greatly and they will
show themselves great.-Emerson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28
a Beautiful Watch Fob Free

to those who ship us S. worth OF hides OF
~. ~ Inv guns or traps to that amount.
~ w HIDE & FUR CO., Minneapolis.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

PILES CURED IN 6 TO IA DAYS
PAZC OINTMENT Is guaranteed to cure any case
of Itching, Blind Bleeding or Protruding Piles in
. to IA days money refunded Soc.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

Where the Trouble Is.
A Washington physician announces
that grip is catching. It is worse than
that. It IL sticking.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

He hastens to repentance who hasti.
ly judges.-Syrus.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

The man who pays his coal bills
always has money to burn.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININE"
That is LAXATIVE BROMD QUlNINE. Look for
the signature OF II. W. GROVE. Used the World
over to Cure q Cold In One Day 25c.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

Total Observation-Disclosures. 81 90
Adore is sufficient seed to grow IS bu.
of rarest vegetables and thousands of bril-.
liant flowers and all is mailed to you
POSTPAID FOR 12c,
or if you send Ice, we will add package
of Berliner Earliest Caulfower. John A.
Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis. K. & w.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

Yet the bunko mans little game is
only skin deep.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28

Old Hubby-Dear me, Ella! You
might have that dress made little
higher in the neck.
Young Wifey-lll have it altered II
you like, but this stuff costs three
guineas a yard.
Old Hubby-H'm!-well, it doesn't
matter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28
Their One Meeting.

They met by chance;
they'd never met before;
They met but once,
And she was smitten sore,
They never met again
Don't care to, I allow:
They met but once
The auto and the COW.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-02-28
Onions, Onions, Onions.

600 bu. of Salzer's Red Globe Onion
per acre at SOC bu. brings $4,000. That
pays.
$950.OO from 3 acres Salzer's Morning
Star Cucumber is we'll worth taking along.
GAO bu. Salzer's IL Fodder Earliest and
Best Pea sold in the green state at $3.50
bu makes 100000 per acre. Such yields
Salzer's pedigree vegetables stand for.
For 12c
and this notice the John A. Salzer Seed
Co., La Crosse, Wis.,, in order to gain
mail you free their great plant and seed
no 4 g, 1or torotbo,. with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-26

FOR SALE-A BRIGHT. CHEERFUL HOME
In good northwest section: handsome
pressed brick and cut stone front; rooms Of eN-
ira SIZE modern tiled bath: large reception
hail. elegant finished all through in hardwood:
appropriately decorated; five beautiful cabinet
mantels: excellent heating plant pantry.
closets and laundry. This house is almost new
and is modern to the dot. You will be favor
ably impressed with this choice home
count of its many good qualities. .$4, 500
y. l.. SANSBURY,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-26
SPECIAL. BARGAINS,

FOR SALE-A DESIRABLE PROPERTY o.
CAPITOL HILL AT \ BARGAIN.
Containing ten MONS. five on each floor: 10
about 23 by 100 to wide alley; renting +"
SAB month Thoroughly we'll constructed
very attractive: complete in every detail: &c
mcnt sidewalk: wide parking; an attractive
homelke place. Price, S5l5
STONE FAIRFAX. 1912 New York ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-26

IIE-ZI n. NV.
FOR SALE-SPLENDID CORNER HOME IN
fine northwest section: strictly modern ar
rangement; eight bright, sunny rooms on two
floors; concrete cellar: finished attic: all the
rooms are of generous size and perfectly
lighted: large modern bathroom; always occM-
pied by the present owner and in admirable
condition in every particular: the trimmings
are Of select hardwoods the decorations
new and elegant; HOT-WATER HEAT: well
lighted concrete cellar with laundry arrange
ments. toilet, etc; front and side parking:
twOstOry pOrches. home possessing so
many desirable features is rarely on the mar
ket. Don't fail to this remarkable bar
gain NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Sc, $50
y. L. SALISBURY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-26

FOR SALE-WE INVITE YOUR ATTENTION
to beautifully planned and splendidly built
DETACHED HOME. located large lot
4Ox1OO it,. There is peculiar charm and
fascination about a detached home that is con-
spicuously absent from houses of other styles.
This one will meet the highest ideals of the
most fastidious lover of the true home life.
Surrounded by beautiful grass-covered lawns.
With broad porches and windows on every side.
Is pIeasantlv snggestive Of comfort and health
There eight beautiful rooms and delight
fully arranged modern bathroom: cellar under
entire house; very best HOT WATER HEAT
ING SYSTEM: completely equipped laundry;
entire house elegantly finished In hardwood and
decorated with skill. The lot cont aims
$500 feet of ground. Easy terms So, $50
y. l.. SALISBURY
1921 18th st NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-26

FOR SALE-NEW HOUSES.
ERECTED BY PRACTICAL BUILDERS.
Humphrey & Palmer.
sos to Gil st. ne.
And
COS to 626 9Th ct. ne.
Six rooms each. with reception hall. pantry,
tiled bath. cellar and furnace: splendid lots
afording nice yards. THE CONSTRUCTION
of these houses is being done with the greatest
care possible; the materials have been care
fully selected: homes that will last.
PRICE. 81. $50.
Reasonable terms.
Make your selection and have 1t finished to
suit.
BELT. O'BRIEN & CO.. Inc. 1903 NV.
seA3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-26

GET OUR BIG FOR RENT LIST.
FOR SALE
IDEAL COLONIAL HOME
Located on the prettiest street in Mt Pleas
ant, square Of handsome detached homes.
cupied by owners; Overlooks magnificent
lawn. and one Of the prettiest in Washington.
The house is practically new and eXccllently
arranged; has gas and electric light: hot-w
heat; four rooms. including library the
first floor. and four large bed chambers
the second; third floor has two rooms: large
white porch extends across the entire front.
This is gentlemans home.
BOSS & PHELPS Cnc.), 91O 14th st. NV.
Opposite Franklin Park Main $40 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-26

FOR SALE
NO CASH! NO CASH.!
WE TAKE YOUR RENT AS PAYMENT
these houses Monthly payments
Of $55. INCLUDES paying of on the
property, interest, taxes and insur-
ance.
A GRAND OPPORTUNITY.
The property is finely located in
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, close to
Conn. ave. cars. Each house has 10
big rooms: 1st-6oOr kitchen: bed
rooms: tiled bath; cement cellar:
Servants quarters. Pretty mantels.
HOT-WATER HEAT. Well construct
ed. Spacious lots
DON'T PAY RENT
with such a golden opportunity con-
fronting you.
A safe. sound, straightforward plan
Of buying-just $50 monthly: no more.
The houses will rent for $50.
DON'T DELAY
your investigation OF this proposition.
Several choice houses left.
BELT, O'BRIEN e. co. Qnc.),
se22 st 12O3 C NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-26
FOR SALE--HOUSES.

FOR SALE
PARTIES HAVING MONEY To INVEST
WHO WISH To REALIZE A LARGE PER
CENTAGE CANNOT DO BETTER THAN TO
BUY THESE PROPERTIES. THEY ARE
PAYING TENANTS. THE OWNERS REALLY
WISH To SELL AND Do NOT ASK A
PROFIT. BUT WILL. SELL AT A SACRIFICE
g, !, s sn
bath: open plumbing; porcelain tub: cabinet
mantels: covered porches: each renting for
81 - month To select white tenants. Price.
not think the equal has ever been offered IN
this city. TiNF northwest. on through
street. centrally located: modern and desirable.
STONE & FAIRFAX. 1342 New York ave.
FOR SALE s4,U0. RENTING FOR $500:
\ handsome 3story 10 room brick and stone
said that the house alone would cost S''Hn
To build If YOU wish good steady income,
you get IL in this house.
STONE & FAIRFAX. l3i2 New York ave.
FOR SALE .otn. RENTING FOR SOC A MO.
ON n Ietterrd street northeast: rooms: first
class condition: worth more money. The owner.
in III west. wishes to make quick sale.
STONE d FAIRFAX. 13i2 New York ave
FOR SALE 81. 100. RENTING FOR ST. 4 MO.
An S-ronm corner brick dwelling near tn" gov
eminent printing office We have collected the
rent of this house for the past I've years. 1t
has once been vacant.
STONE & FAIRFAX. 1912 New York ave.
FOR SALE $3aoO RENTING FOR SO A MO.
A small store property. south IF + St. on a
line We have never known this property
to be vacant 1t is in demand for business
purposes.
STONE & FAIRFAX. 1912 New York ave
FOR SALES 100 RENTING FOR $50 a MO.
Small brick store and apartment in the north
STONE & FAIRFAX. 1912 New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-26

FOR SALE $4,000
FOR
$1,000
Located on the best block on beautiful East
Capitol ST.: rooms. baths 19x1O1. This Is
positively the hest bargain ever offered on this
street. Come quick.
FRANCIS A. BLUNDON,
ee24-6t GOT 7th st: NV.
FOR SALE-BY OWNER. TO REFINED COL
ored purchaser Groom. bath and cellar bay
window brick: side alley side light; best To-
cation in LeDroit Park: 81 900 cash required.
Price, $500. Address 1906 35th NV.
se24 -3ts
FOR SALE-NEw HOUSES OF THE HIGHEST
quality at the lowest prices: they contain 10
rooms and bath. hot water heat front and resr
starways: built entirely Of oak double back
porches built by very reliable builder. -
Let US show you these.
THOS. ]. FISHER 4 co. Unc).
se24-3t 1873 18th ct. NV.
FOR SALE-MAKE Us AN OFFER OF 1000
for a two-story and basement house in the
southeast section containing rooms and
bath; good condition.: two-stOry stable in rear.
THOS. ]. FISHER & co. QncD,
se24-3t 73S 18th st. NV.
FOR SALE-170S 9TH ST. N.W.-CORNER
house: Or. and b.; all modern conveniences:
RENTED. 3. +. SAUL & CO., It'll and L sts
se24-a
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FOR SALE = OCCUPYING 4 DELIGHTFUL
situation on beautiful street. nearly NEW.
STRICTLY MODERN HOME of more than
ordinary attractveness: perfect In all its ap-
pointments; every detail OF workmanship and
finish Of the highest order: admirably deco
rated: superior HOT-WATER HEATING SYS-
TEN: light, airy concrete cellar, laundry and
toilet; hand made door and window screens;
coal and gas ranges: every lighted by
large outside windows: two windows in recep-
ton hall: beautiful side lawn; fine yard:
wide parking: 20ft. paved alley; lot 2S195. A
faultless home. .................... SIS. $50
\. l.. SALISBURY,
1922 18th st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-26

FOR SALE-ONE OF THE ABANDONMENT
Heights. Two stories. cellar and attic; four
beautiful rooms on each floor: spacious tiled
bathroom: attractively finished in hardwood;
stylishly decorated; numerous closets; large
pantry. lighted by outside window; BEST
HOT-WATER HEATING PLANT; stone laun-
dry tubs. fea ture of this house Is its fault
less construction. 1t is built exactly right and
is solid the Rock of Gibralta You
can own it for small cash payment and easy
monthly installments. ................$5 SIS, $50
n. l.. SALISBURY,
11Q=Ol Of II