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New-York tribune., 1908-01-26

and four thousand suffer injury in order that our
homes may he heated and our industrial needs
supplied
Au these accidents are due To- explosions. cave
ir~. falls Of roof or slate, coal cutting machinery
electricity fire damp. and dynamite FIFTY per
cent OF the men. especially the miners and Ioaders
cannot speak English and utterly ignorant OF
the deadly perils surrounding them IN the dark
gIittering subtcrranean cities OF coal In my
up.nion " declares lanes L. Rodericl chief Of the
Department Of Mines for Pennsylvania. " foreman
who allows incompetent foreigners. who do not
know English. to work together. should be held
guilty. Of manslaughtcr in case Of fatal accident
But who cares, Here a stray Slav victim with
no relatives in America Dead hungarian no
good SAYS the boarding boss and passes the body
along t. a medical college for the dlssectng table
As to the factories and workshops. It IS extremely
difficult 10 get complete figures Yet such as We
have are sufficiently startug.-two hundred and
thirty-two thousand employees killed and injured
annually Is II any wonder that the land should
hc full Of insurance companies, when our industrial
accidents cost three hundred and torty-eight million
dollars a wear
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26

furnaces where a single misstep means a horrible
death. Not long ago thirteen men were swallowed
Ip bv a Lech of molten metal from a blast furnace
IN Pittsburgh: and the coroner found that the
furnace had not been property working for several
weeks So that some Of the men had left their Job
\ rush Of orders had kept The company from making
the necessary repairs IN time
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
The Price of Skyscrapers

A ND we are kept almost equally in the dark
about the toll OF llte taken by our marvellous con-
struction work In New York fortv-storv skvscrap-
ers going up, and i'll every city building is in
progress at a feverish rate; and vet we know that
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13

will, in time, be utilized everywhere. and
great steps have already been made in that
direction.
Neither climate nor altitude seems to him
der this utilization, and one of the most sue
cessful of recently installed electrical plants
is far up in the ALPS. The melting snow
gives verfailing stream Of water, which
revolves series Of turbine wheels. These,
in turn, whirl the dynamo armature, and its
electrical energy is conveyed miles away over
copper thread to motor of a wooden manu-
factory OF $4,000 spindles.
Another larger plant is being installed at
Rheinfelder, on Che Rhine, consisting of
twenty turbine wheels coupled direct to
dynamos of $4,000 "watts"-a watt is the
unit of electric force. From these, electro
cal energy will be transmitted to various in
dustrial centres within a radius Of fifteen
miles.
The town of Gilman, Col, which is 1000
feet above Red Cliff, in the very heart Of
Eagle River Canyon, and II, 600 feet above
the sea level, is on 4 mountain stream called
Fall River, which rises in the Mountain OF
the Holy Gross. The water from this
river, which enters the Eagle Rive at the
bottom of the canyon, is brought by pipe
line into the mines. The fall is equal to
800 feet perpendicular, and its energy drives
the dynamos which generate currents for sup
plying the richest mines Of gold and silver
In Colorado. The water power at Sault
Ste. Marie is estimated at $4,000 horse
power.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13

A low. hoarse laugh, which sounded quite
close. made her shiver and glance atfrghtediy
around.
Perched on one of the leafy branches was
a strengthening object, an ugly yeliow-sSln-
ned little elf clad in brightest green,
Prettywings gazed at him wonderingly, but
presently light broke over her mind.
Was it not the Elm Thistledown, the most
mischievous sprite in Elfland, and King Iu-
lips greatest enemyg
"Well." he said after long silence, and
another hideous chuckle broke from him. 80
you've lost the key, have you; and been turn
ed out of Fairyland"
"How do you know that?' she demanded
''How do l know? Would you be here, SO
far from FARMLAND. had not King Tulip BAN
ished you? Besides. l know more than you
think"
Eyes, it is probable you know where the
kew is hidden--who stole it?" Prettywings
said, impulsively.
"Quite right"
"You do know? Then | entreat you, tell
me where it is? ] would give anything to
hold it once more in my hand"
Il dare say" Thistledown answered, coolly.
but | am not so generous as that. / owed
King Tulip a grudge, and this is the first
chance l have had of revenge"
Il have not harmed you. Why should you
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13

seek to make me unhappy. 1t is !, not Of
king, who suffers"
Your exile has caused great grief to IL
Princess Rose" Thistledown returned, Far
to see his beloved child always in tears is 81
icient to render the king wretched BY str
ing you | strike Them
Ills face wore an expression that frighten
poor Prettywings, and made her see the us
lessness OF any pleading
Very sorrowfully she opened her silvs
wings and flew away. followed by the SCUM
Of the elfin's laugh.
Towards shutdown. as she sat ON moss
bank. thinking bitterly over her sad fate,
sudden noise made her glance hastily arounf
Above, whirlng to and fro, she saw an IL
mense, strengthening bird
She watched the bird breathlessiy; it hel
TO and fro for some moments, then settld
down on one of the trees
Not long, however, did it remain there; q
other moment or two. and it was flying RI
idly away.
Prettywings rose to her feet, her he;
trembling with IA new hope.
Swiftly she unfolded her dainty wings al
flew towards the tree.
1t was high and thickly boughed, but u
ter short search she discovered on one
the branches doves nest.
Something bright and shining at the bct
tom caught. her eye, and with sudden eags
ness she seized, it.. Il
Yes. il was the key for whose loss she b
How gladly her heart beat. as she fasten
it to the chain round her neckl
Then. having caressed the soft-eyed dove
she flew of towards Fairyland.
Sire" she said, ioyously, falling on 81
knees before the king. .'the key is found. ;"
King Tulip looked pleased. He had n
been very happy since Prettywings' depa3A
ure, for the princess wept incessantly ia
her favorite. and his child's tears caused hi Il
deem sorrow.
When he had heard the whole story his h
ger was great against the michievous elfa9 "a
be exied" Princess Rose whispered. deIieEi
edly. eOh, Prettywings. have been SO u I
happy without you'll"
When evening shadows again closed aboiE
Fairyland, Joy reigned throughout the ki2,a
dom do instead Of sorrow, and in his forest hong
Thistledown danced in furious rage at th,
unexpected. ending of his plot.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13

has robbed me. and l wish I knew who it
was"
ut is very strange" Sweetbrier comment
ed. And do you know, early this morning
saw great bird flying overhead. 1t was
rather beautiful. and its wings, in the sun
hight, We're almost dazzling"
The sentinel at the gate made a movement
which warned them it was time to part.
Prettywings experienced a terrible feeling of
desolation as the big portal closed after her
She hardly knew which way to turn.
On one. side lay a vast forest, and the
dense darkness within offered no attraction
for her.
On the other hand the great, lighted town,
with its crowd Of noisy people, made her
draw shrinkingly back.
at last, choosing the lesser of the two evils,
she went slowly towards the forest, starting
at every movement and sound, and already
feeellng desperately afraid.
1t was chilly in the shadow, and Pretty
wings was very glad to seek refuge in a tall
tree.
Nesting in the hollow. she drew her gauzy
robes closer round her and prepared to sleep.
Yes, in spite of her shame and grief, she
slept soundly until daybreak.
"Oh. dear!" she moaned. when she opened
her eyes. what shall 1 do? Where shall
l seek for the key?"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13

ID 5, !, SsPss t % 1tsa sgs that ns h.
been heard.
Sitting on his golden throne. the queen on
one side of him, the young princess on the
other. and surrounded by his many courtiers,
the king looked very grand and solemn.
Pretty little Princess Rose was sobbing
wildly. and now and then she clasped her
tiny hands together, looking entreatingiy at
her father.
low, her dainty silver wings dropping mourn.
fully, stood Prettywings, the young princess
favorite attendant--light-h hearted, joyous Pref
tywings, who. until that moment had not
known what it was to feel sorry. :,
Presently the king looked at her steadily,
and in a voice full of quiet gravity, said: :.
"Prettywings, you are accused of having will
fully lost, or mislaid, the golden key which
opens the princess iewel-case. What have
you say to the charger
mot willfully, your majesty" the fairy muir
INJURED, tearfully. "It was safe this morning,
and after I had put away the princess neck,
lace. l placed the key, as usual. on small
resting in the palace gardens, l fell asleep,
and when l awoke the key was gone"
1T must have been stolen" Queen Lily
whispered.
Probably" King Tulip answered. "Any-
how, it is your duty to Danish Prettywings
from the kingdom until such time as the key
is found"
ooh. mol" Princess Rose broke in, hastily
please do not send her away. 1t was not
her fault: she is innocent"
''She has been careless: i cannot forget
that" the king answered, decidedly.
Princess Rose covered her face with both
hands, and wept more bitterly.
Prettywings gave her grateful look; then,
with her own eyes dimmed by tears, moved
slowly away.
Sweetbriar. her fellow attendant, went with
her as far as the great ivory gate, but beyond
this she dared not go.
deed, your exile will not be long"
eff | have to seek through the world l
will find the key" Prettywings answered.
sudden energy in her tones. Some enemy
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13
RECOGNIZED HIM

Blinks, after inviting his friend Jinks, who
has just returned from abroad, to dinner, is
telling him what fine memory his little son
Bobby has.
And do you suppose he will remember me?'
said Jinks.
Remember you? Why, he remembers every
face that he ever saw"
An hour later they enter the house, and
after Jinks has shaken hands with Mrs.
Binks, he calls Bobby over to him.
"And do you remember me, my little MANI"
Course 1 do. You're the same Teller that
pa brought home last summer, and ma was so
wild about it that she didn't speak to pa for
a whole week"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13
THE FIRST ATTEMPT

Would wise farmer, with careless feet.
Crush the first blades of springing wheats
If ever an acorn. when planted spoke
To the gentle breeze, it whispered "Oakl"f
So the beginning foretells the end:
Heed the maxim, my youthful friend. q
Have hope and patience, obey with grace.
And the time shall come, il you wisely pIan.
When your glass shall mirror perfect man,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13

InaI IL was q splendid place TO
sponge coat" He saw only the utilitarian
side of the great display of Natures force,
as many another man has done since, thereby
exciting the poets ire.
Iwenty-one million cubic feet of water
fall over Niagara's brink every minute,
equaling sixteen million horse power an hour,
and it is estimated that the total daily pro
duction of coal in the world, if converted
into steam, would just about suffice to pump
the water back again.
The flowing of nine rivers into the Pacific
represents nine hundred million horse power
for every foot of fall. Now the aggregate
horse power of the globe is fortysix million,
about one-twentieth of the power which is
permitted to go to waste in the two instances
recorded above.
Electrical science has called attention to
this enormous amount of wasted energy A
very small portion of the water that flows
over Niagara Falls would drive .dEnamos
enough to light the State of New York in
every nook and corner; and there il hardly
State in the Union that has not millions
of horse power going to waste in the same
manner.
Cataracts, tidal waves and rapid rivers
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13

~ EEP silence reigned in King Tulips
D1 court-a silence so intense that the
~ falling of leaf would almost have
been heard
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13
w asted Energy

/ HERE used to be a joke current to
the effect that tailor, who was
taken to see Niagara Falls, remarked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-29
TO CONFER SATURDAY
HOPE OF REACHING AGREE
MENT ON STATION TRACKS.

Senator Gallinger, chairman Of the Dis
trict committee. and one OF the conferees
on the Union station traekage BILL told
reporter of The Star this morning that
he il anxious to continue the conferences
on the bill. and Is hopeful Of q satisfac-
tory result before the close Of the present
session.
II have always considered It OF the
greatest importance to the District he
said. TO get the tracks to the station as
soon as possible. and am still OF that
opinion f
Mr.. Gallinger went on to say that since
the beginning of the. session he has ia
vored the passing Of a simple measure
providing for these tracks, unincumbered
by any corollary and controversial propo-
sations. He said he anticipated delay on
account Of differences Of opinion with ref
erence to the questions of universal trans
fers and regulation by the Commissioners.
and for that reason believed, as he be-
lieves now, that no effort ought to be
nection with bill of such vital impor-
tance as the Union station trackaxe bill
1t is probable that no conference will
be held on the bill before Saturday morn
ing. but 1t is hoped something important
will be done at that time. Chairman
Smith Of the House District committed
one of the conferees, suggested Friday
morning a good time to hold the con-
ference, but as that Is the regular meet
ing time for the Senate District COM
mtttee Saturday was selected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-29
WRECK KILLS NINE
INJURED IN TROLLEY Grassy
IN SERIOUS CONDITION.

Ann ARBOR, Mich. April a9-The
death list In yesterdays interurban trolley
car collision near Ypsilanti between linn
tied aad a local car on the Detroit, jack
son aud Chicago railway still stands at
nine.
Mrs. L. III. Chamberlain of Detroit, how
ever. 10 reported today to be in a criti-
cal condition. but with a chance for re-
covery. Edward de Witt and Conductor
George Meade OF the limited car. who
jumped just before the collision, are also
said today by the physicians to be in Sc
rious condition. but with chances favoring
recovery.
Coroner Burchfield today set the inquest
into tho wreck for May In the village of
The three Italians who died from their
injuries have not been identified.
It is said that confusion over the ORDERS
which are reported 90 have been changed
yesterday. was responsible for the col
lision. The cars crashed together head
on and were smashed to pieces Motorman
Fay Is reported to be one of the dead.
The point where the accident occurred
is about thirty-five miles west Of this city.
Reports are that the limited car COM
pletely telescoped the regular car. There
were about fifty people in the two cars.
The dead and injured were taken TO
Ypsilanti in a special car. which was rush
cd to the scene as soon as the officials
OF the road learned Of the wreck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-29
KANSAS ANTITRUST LOB0Y
OIL COMPANY CHARGED WITH
AIDING CAMPAIGN.
Accusation Made In Connection With
Trial Of Accuser in Fraud
Case.

TOPEKA, Kan, April 29.-The Uncle
Sam Oil Company IN 1906 contributed to
n campaign fund. according to testimony
brought out yesterday in the trial Of II.
II. Tucker, jr.. charged with using the
mails to defraud. "A. +. Robertson. an
associate Of Tucker, told Of a meeting
between Tucker and number of republi-
cans in Topeka in 1908. After the meet
ing Tucker instructed him to have 10000
petitions printed to be sent to stock
holders of the company in Kansas. asking
them to ask the government to call a spe-
cial session. The desire of the manage
ment. Robertson testified, was to have
antitrust legislation enacted.
1T was hoped that the specia! session, "
he said, would pass legislation adverse
to the Standard and the railroads
Robertson told Of going to Washington
with Tucker and d. W. Mulvane. repub-
lican national committeeman of Kansas,
to appear before Judge Goodwin of the
Post Once Department to prevent fraud
order being issued against the Uncle Sam
Company.
''On the way back testified Robertson,
Tucker asked me what I thought would
be a fair price for Mulvane's service, as
the fraud order had not been issued
replied anything from $500 to 5000 -
He told me that he had paid him s., 500,
and said he had made good invest
ment.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-29

REPRESENTATIVE Fowler Advocates q
Measure of His Own.

While the House was proceeding under
the order of general debate on the sundry
civil appropriation bill today MIR. Fowler
of New Jersey. chairman Of the banking
and currency committee. delivered a
speech on the currency question. He
traced the course Of the Fowler currency
hill since its introduction. Citing the sup
port OF that measure by various interests
and prominent fnanciers. notably Lyman
J. Gage and Andrew Carnegie, he de-
ciared that nothing In the nature of a gen.
eraI or concerted movement In behalf of
the Aldrich bill had been undertaken.
He said that in all of the hearings Civ
en- by the banking and currency commit
tee only two defenders of the Aldrich
hill put IN appearance, one of them
being coriner Controller OF the Currency
Dawes.
Mr.. Fowler said in recognition of an
oppressed sentiment in favor OF limiting
financial legislation at this session of Con-
yress to the passage of a currency COM
mission bill the banking and currency
committee had reported for passage such
n bill introduced by himself, and he
spoke briefly FOR its passage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-29
WILL STOP IN COSTA RIGA.
Itinerary of Central American
Peace Mission Changed.

1t is now probable, according to the
opinion Of State Department officials.
that Mr.. w. /. Buchanan and Ambassa-
dor Creel of Mexico will change the
itinerary Of their proposed peace mis-
sion to the Central American govern
ments. and instead Of visiting the five
capitals, go only to CartagO Costa Rica.
Central American court of justice. some
time i'm June.
The United States gunboat Albany viii
convey :iie enyoys from Salina Cruz to
Punta Arenas, the nearest port to Car
tagn. The latter place has been selected
as the permanent home Of this court
because Of it's delightful mountain Ioca-
tion and also to meet the desire to have
the court situated away from any Of the
capital cities of the five republics, and
thus as free as possible from local politi-
cal influences. The court is modelled after
the plan for The Hague court OF arbitra-
tion and will be open to take jurisdiction
the five Central American republics which
the contending parties shall see fit to
refer to II.
The abandonment Of the visit of peace
Of Ambassador Creel and Mr.. Buchanan
has not been definitely decided upon as
yet. but advices received from the City
Of Mexico, where both gentlemen now are
indicate that Mexico feels some hesitancy
in participating in such an expedition at
this time in view Of the situation In Qua
temala, and because of the further fact
of the informal character of the ex.
changes which have been had on the SUBJ
ject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-29
SUSPENSION FOLLOWS SUICIDE.
Noted Stock Firm Quits Business
After Violent Death of a Member.


Special Dispatch tc The Star.
NEW YORK. April 2a.-As a direct out
come of the suicide of Charles Coster. the
stock broker. last night the firm of Cos
ter. Knapp & Co, of which he was the
junior member. announced its suspension
on the stock exchange at 10 o'clock this
morning and an hour later 1t became
known that Coster had been speculating
with the firms money. A number of
shares OF stock were sold for the firm
..under the rule Immediately after the
suspension.
The firm was formed October 16, 1SG'.
and consisted OF W, r. Coster. ]. NJ.
Knapp and Charles Coste-. W. B. Coster,
who was a brother of Charles COster. with
drew from the firm last year and Mr..
Knapp succeeded him as the floor menl-
Der. The firm was known to nave been
heavily interested In Union Pacific two
years ago, at the time the dividend rate
was suddenly raised, and it was common
ly reported that the members had made
large profits from the rapid rise of the
stock.
Mr.. Werner Of Simpson. Werner and
Cardozo. No. SO Broadway. who was
named as assignee, said today that he
was unable to tell the extent Of the ir-
regularity in the firms books. but that
there could be no dolrbt that the trouble
was due to speculation with the firms
money by Coster.
Mr. Knapp, who Is the sole remaining
member Of the firm. gave out the follow
ing statement: 1.-The cause of the sus-
pension is overspeculation on the part of
Charles Coster. The losses for the most
part fall ON Mr.. Coste:'s estate: on his
brother and on myself to small extent.
The fIrm had only about a. dozen GUS
toners and was doing a very limited busi-
ness"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-29
DAVIS PRovoKEs M1RTH.
Senators Laugh When He Chal-
lenges Mr.. Foraker.

III the Senate today Senator Jeff Davis
of Arkansas sought to have adopted
resolution calling on the Secretary of the
Interior for Information regarding the
allotment Of lands in Indian Territory un-
der Secretary, Hitchcock's administration.
In q brief speech he charged that 10000
persons of Indian blood had failed Of en-
,rollment. and addressing Senator Foraker
in a loud voice. told him that If he wanted
to help the "niggers'' now was his oppor-
tunity. as many OF those who had been
counted out were OF mixed negro and In
dian ancestry.
AS the sound of the senator's voice rang
through the chamber senator's around Mr..
Foraker laughed uproariously. Wnen
quiet was restored Mr.. Foraker arose and
quietly replied:
''rh" senaior from Arkansas he said
in suppressed voice. ''ought to speak a
little louder. II is difficult 10 hear him"
Mr.. clapp, chairman of the committee
on Indian affairs. did not object 10 the
resolution. but did object to the language
of the preamble. which alleged that per-
sons of Indian blood had been uniawfully
denied allotments of land" etc.
After discussion Mr.. Davis agreed to
withdraw the resolution to revise 1t for
passage by the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-29

Bill to Incorporate Local Banks Il
Discussed.

Senator Dillingham; Of Vermont, chair
man of a subcommittee Of the District
committee for the consideration of the
Ga,linger bill to incorporate banks In the
District. held hearing on that bill this
morning. About a dozen bankers Of this
city were present and made suggestions,
some of which it Is believed the SUBJ
committee will adopt.
That provision OF The bill fixing the
minimum capital at 100000 was criti-
cised by the bankers and suggestion
was made that the limit be made lower.
Several private bankers also objected to
a proviso in the bill that they be prohib-
tied from hanging out signs containing
the words bank" or trust company"
or Savings company when not incorpor-
ated under the provisions Of the act
The subcommittee will probably make
its report to the full committee Friday
morning Of this week.