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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22
The Men in the Mine.

No words can tell in all its horrors the
story of the sufferings experienced by the
men who were imprisoned for a week in
the burning mine in Illinois and were
finally rescued. They were without nor
0al food and were forced to rely upon
0bacco. bark from the timbers and even
the leather of their shoes for the main
tenance of life. For the quenching of
their thirst they trusted to the water
seeping through the veins of the coal
They were in the dark, endangered by the
fire, by the gases and by the possibility
of caving roofs. Their hope of rescue was
faint. In addition to the terrors of their
situation they were menaced by the
treachery of some of their own number
who could not realize the necessity of
organization and perfectly fair dealing
In the history of American mining there
have been many disasters, and numerous
instances of heroism under ground have
been recorded. In all cases where groups
of men have been imprisoned by caying
walls or by fire there have been heroes
ready to sacrifice their own lives for the
weaker ones. and natural leaders assum-
ing the burden of direction Unhappily.
there have also been selfish, cruel men
ready to take advantage of the darkness
TO prey upon their fellow-sufferers. At
Cherry this was the experience An old
man was deemed to be in need of more
water than the others. but some wretch
tried to deprive him of his share II is
10 the infinite credit of those poor fell
lows. caught in a living tomb. that thew
protected the weaker one and subjected
the thief to a rough discipline The late
dispatches from Cherry suggest that more
men remain alive under ground. In view
or the rescue of the twenty who
were brought to the surface on Sat
urday II Is to be expected that every
conceivable effort will be made tn saw.
the lives that still remain within the
blocked passages Of the mine. No ex-
pense and no risk can be too great to
restore these men to their families
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22
The MARYLAND Primary.

As the only democratic candidate ir
Maryland for United States senator, Mr.
Rayner was Obliged to bear the expenses
OF the primary election relating to tina,
once Under the law such an election
was necessary, although Mr., Rayner ha6
no opposition.
The bill is large for one man to paw
but not large for the work performed
Taking the sentiment of a state in such
manner calls for money, and Mr.
Rayner paid about twelve thousand dol.
lars-a sum approaching the salary of 8
senator for two years. Had he met Oh
position Mr.. Rayner would have beer
assessed for only share of this sum
Twelve thousand dollars would still have
covered the expenses OF the election.
II Mr.. Rayner's burden is heavy, the
state saves by the primary. When the
legislature meets the election of sena
tor will be a mere formality. The peo
pie have spoken. and the democratic ma
jority In that body will register their
viii Delays and scandals are rendered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22
The Law and the Constitution.

A law library, topped by copy of the
Constitution, has been provided for the
President in his new offices. This is as
surfing. The present head of the nation
believes in law, and knows a good deal
about the science. And he has sworn to
be faithful to the Constitution. With
books at hand bearing upon the decisions
of the courts upon important points, and
copy of the great charter also in easy
reach, he will be prepared for discussion,
and also for any visitor who may repeat
Tim Campbell's famous question and
want to know what the Constitution is
between friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22

impossible. The rolls will be called.
the senator chosen, and the legislature
will proceed to lawmaking.
Let us suppose no expression taken
as to senator Let us suppose the leg
islature uninstructed on that subject.
Be-: -. .,.yn-r be assured of a clear
field? No opposition was manifested at
the time the primary was called, but
that is no assurance that, with an OPP
portunity, opposition would not now ap-
pear. Annapolis might witness an IN
fiux of machine politicians from all over
the state, with schemes to forward ana
personal axes to grind, and senatorial
candidates, for trading purposes might
spring up over night. Everything might
be halted for weeks, at heavy cost 10
the state, pending the plays OF men Dent
upon personal or machine advantages.
In whatever is done to correct the mat
ter disclosed in this Rayner race, the
purposes of a primary expression as 10
senatorial contests should not be I'M
paired. Instructing legislatures on the
subject has, with but one or two excep-
tions, worked well wherever 1t has been
tried. States have gained by 1t, both
as to the quality of the men chosen and
as to delays and scandals averted. Far
better that primary election expenses
should fall heavily on senatorial asplrants
than that the public business should SUI
fer, as in the old fashion, by the scramble
of men for legislative favors and comol-
nations for corrupt ends.
1t is not understood that Mr.. Rayner is
complaining. His bill looks big, but he
has received the worth of his money. he
will not shoot the waiter He sought and
obtained the Endorsement of his course IN
the Senate, and that is an achievement
carrying great satisfaction. The senate
rial prize is everywhere regarded as one
of the greatest in the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22
The Mothers and the Game.

At Montclair, N. j., Saturday after
noon was given an effective demonstra-
ton of how to bring about the reform
of foot ball rules to prevent the further
killing and manning of the youth or the
land. A game had been scheduled pe-
tween the Montclair military academy
and high school teams. The seats were
filled with expectant spectators, and the
academy team was eagerly awaiting the
arrival of the other players, when, at
the time appointed for the beginning of
play. a man announced that there would
be no game. 1t was later explained
that during the day the mother of near
ly every member of the high school
team had visited the principal of the
school and informed him that IL he per-
mitted the game to be played and their
sons were injured they would hold him
personally responsible.
Throughout all the discussion of the
foot ball question it has been constantly
urged that the remedy for the evil of
the disaster-causing rules lay with the
parents of the players. If the fathers
and mothers of the boys at school and
college were to lay down a peremptory
refusal to countenance foot ball in it's
present state, the needed reform would
be brought about within a few days.
There is not one institution in the coun-
try that could resist such a movement.
The boys themselves would be compelled
to bow to home regulations.
The present reckoning of the seasons
foot ball disasters shows thirty deaths,
two hundred and sixteen players injured,
twelve broken collar bones, eight broken
noses, twelve broken legs, nineteen
broken ribs, nine broken arms, nineteen
broken ankles, thirteen broken shoulders,
eight broken wrists, eight broken
fingers, six broken hands and three
broken jaws. This is not the summary
of the casualties Of a battle. 1t is the
score of an athletic game, styled a sport,
a stimulus to manhood, developer of
youthful Drawn and a builder of char
acter. 1t is the price that has been paid
by the boys Of the United States for a
little glory, much bitter disappoi ltment
and a measure of demoralizing public
entertainment.
The full horror of these figures will
be better realized by the men and women
whose sons attend school and college.
Some of them know the agony of sus-
pense whenever their boys are engaged
in the game. The mother of young
Christian, who was killed in this city a
fortnight ago. came to Washington for
the specific reason that she was appre-
hensive. The Montclair mothers have
taken a stand that will be applauded in
every city in the United States, and if
their example is followed generally the
question of foot ball reform will be quick
ly answered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22
The President and Kansas.

The statement has been made. and often
repeated. that kansas is lost to Taft
a warning has been issued that the re-
nomination of the President will mean
the enrolling of the Sunfiower state in the
democratic column in 1912. Such word
in solemn tones, has been served upon
the wise.
1t is all along of the Payne law. Kan
sas. IL is asserted does not like that
enactment. and will show its feelings at
the first opportunity. Mr.. Bristow In the
Senate and Mr.. Murdoch in the House
voiced the true sentiments of the state
in the tariff debate at the extra session.
At first, Kansas, it seems. charged the
measure up to Mr. Aldrich and Mr.. Can
non 1t saw i'm them the men responsible
for the republican partys undong. They
prevented the revision downward which
had been promised. Using their high and
influential places-the one the chairman
ship of the Senate finance committee. and
the other the speakership of the House
to strengthen the standpatters in the tar
if contest. they forced a bill through
which could not be defended Is true
expression of tariff reform.
.rhe Presidents part was deplored, but
NOT resented Kansas was inclined to
forgive him. He was new in his place.
Having to rely somewhat upon others.
ne turned to those longest in commission
J. was a mistake natural to beginner
lie would see his error. and regret 1t. He
wis of good intentions, and teachable. and
i'm time would find his way to the right
side. and be a power there.
But the Winona speech was too much.
decided then that the President
was no better than the company he had
chosen, and so she cast him off. She
will have nothing further to do with him,
and hopes the party will not make the
mistake of trying to re-elect him. If 1t
does. it will have to struggle along with
out the aid of Kansas. And as goes
Kansas so will go the Union.
AS confidently as this announcement has
been made, the Topeka State Journal,
claiming to be an independent newspa-
per, cannot see the matter in any such
light 1t knows of no such decision by
the republicans of Kansas. 1t offers no
criticism of either Mr.. Bristow or Mr..
Murdock for their stand on the tariff,
but does not see destruction for Mr.. Taft
because he differed with them to the
Payne revision. 1t does not believe that
Kansas is on the eve of naming the con-
ditions under which 1t will remain re-
publican.
There is new phrase in circulation out
tnat way. 1t has taken the place of the
famous one which describes we'll informed
people as keeping their ears to the
sround. Well informed people in Kansas
are now described as next to the grass
roots" The Topeka State Journal adj
vises all those who are reading Mr.. Taft's
finish because of his Endorsement of the
rayne law to get next to the grass
roots"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22
Our Navy.
From the Omaha Bee.

One hopeful sign in our own country Is
that the future evolution OF the navy
promises to be along lines that may make
for economy. The strategists having
doomed the light cruisers and other aux
Hilary vessels. the navy promises to be
confined to two classes, the battleships
and the destroyers. Simplified batteries
are promised for the dreadnOughts, and
inasmuch as the naval battles of the fu-
ture are likely to be confined largely to
long range fighting, it is probable that
fewer warships will be needed and that
no exhaustive addition to our present
program need be made AS far as our
country is concerned, it must maintain a
navy sufficient to operate If need be
against any hostile power in either ocean.
so that we have a direct interest in every
proposal to fix limit for European fleets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22
Thanksgiving.

On the hills where sunbeams play,
Autumn leaves with colors gay
AS they rustic. seem to say,
Much obliged"
In the valley where the stream
Wanders with a ripping CLEAN
Comes. like music in a dream,
Much obliged"
Zen the engine on the track,
AS it hurries forth and back,
Shrieks with JOY that knows no lack
Much Obliged:
Wheresoe'er you turn you'll view
Things we'll done and more to do,
While this old world sings anew,
Much Obliged"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22
The Nicaragua Affair.
From the New Orleans Picayune.

rfuHl INC NcW UrIeanS PIcayune.
The demand of the United States gov
eminent upon President Zelaya for an
immediate and full explanation OF the
execution of two Americans captured in
the ranks of the insurgents Is eminently
proper. While foreigner serving in a
revolutionary force practically forfeits his
right to protection by his own government,
international custom and justice demand
that foregress so serving who are gap
tured should not be summarly dealt with
or punished in any way without due
process of law. While the sentence Of
death by court-martial is still recognized
as a legitimate punishment of rebels
caught with arms in their hands. common
practice in modern times has dictated
more lenient treatment, except where the
circumstances show that the conduct of
rebels has been exceptionally fragrant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22
Good Times.
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.

From the flttSDuTS bispdtcn
Trade indiciae during the past week
showed a continuance of the previous
activity. In some departments there
were signs that high tide has been
reached In the price movement While
these took the form of slight recessions
the active demand makes it evident that
the general price level will be practically
maintained. Its prolonged continuance
is the more likely from the fact that
the price boom has not been carried to a
point that checks consumption and
necessitates a notable recession of prices
This Is said especially OF the iron and
steel trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22

Imitation radium rays are now men
toned among the scientific possibilities
Much as substitution is to be deplored
they may prove welcome to those who
feel that without radium rays existence
is not worth while. Very few of us car
afford the real article.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22
Patience.

ut requires great patience to be a
real diplomat" said the observer.
EYES," answered the statesman. Rather
than run the risk of acting hastily OF
speaking unwisely a real diplomat must
be willing to do nothing and keep quiet
for the best part of his life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22

There may be a soft answer policy
available for suitable cases; but Zelaya
need not expect to experience any benefits
from ii.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22
Displeased.

automobiles"
''They used to have some style about
en-" answered Farmer Corntossel Now
they read the signs an slow down, so
that the village don't collect more'n a
quarter of the fines it used to take in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22

Mr.. Cannon says he does not read Mr.
La Follette's speeches. 1t is as hard to
catch the Speakers eye with type as by
parliamentary methods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22

Sir Thomas Upton is willing to go to
some trouble in order to keep the Amer
ica's cup an active influence in sport in
stead of a mere tradition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22
Divorce Calculations.

Il have two proposals of marriage"
said the practical New York woman. Il
don't know which to accept
II should begin.' replied Mrs. Worldli-
wise, "by marrying the one who can at
ford to pay the larger alimony.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22

Mr.. Roosevelt is safe, but there is a sus
picion that something terrible happened
to the elephant that had the audacity t
chase him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22

eYIn order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters to THE
STAR should not be Addressed to any
individual connected with the ONCE. but
simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial
or Business Department, according 70
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22
Good Weather in Texas.

From the Houston Post.
The temperature is simply delightful
and just cool enough for overcoats that
are new, nobby and swagger. Ii Is not
cool enough for old, frazzled overcoats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22

Inquiries as to whether the acquisition
of telegraph stock by telephone interests
constitutes merger are likely to be met
with the information that the line is busy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22

1t may be necessary to evolve Taft
doctrine to apply to conditions arising in
Central and South America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22

Fortunately, the Peary-Cook contro-
versy can be continued indefinitely with
out causing any serious political compli-
cations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22

II is about time to convince the Central
american dictator that he belongs to a
picturesque but unpleasant past
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22

If the stability of this years Indian
summer could have been foreseen, Wash
ington might have had several more floral
paradeS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Waiting for the Professor.

WHO is the titled foreigner your
daughter is to marry?''
you'll have to excuse me-" said Mr..
Cumrox, with embarrassment. "The in
structor hired to teach me to pronounce
his name hasn't yet arrived"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22

Just at present the man with furnace
on his hands Is interested I'm coal lands
nearer home than Alaska
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22

The numerous hammers New York has
gotten out for William Loeb jr. have no,
prevented him from welding the official
ak.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22

The Hope diamond is having as eventful
a career as if it belonged to an actress
or a prima donna.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-22
Foot Ball.

How swift across the picture gay
A sad and bitter change appears.
1t is glorious sport today
Tomorrow but a source of tears.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-21
WALIA WALLA "WET."

Walla Walla voted wet" by a
heavy majority, This fact is dis
couraging to the people of Umatilla
county for the question of prohibition
in this county you'd be far simpler
than at present with Walla Walla also
in the dry" column.
The victory of the divekeepers in
the Garden City will also be displeas-
ing to large element of very good
people now residing in Walla Walla.
There are hundreds of retired farm
ers living in that city. Many of them
made their money in this county and
then went to walla Walla to live,
When Walla Walla went 'wet' the
wishes of these people we're disre
garded.
Now that Walla Walla has decided
to keep its dives the course for these
retired farmers to pursue should be
plain. If they want TO live where
they will be free from the influences
of saloons let them come here to re-
side Let others who are preparing
| Ia retire and move to town do like
wise Pendleton is dry largely as
the result of votes cast by the farm
ers. Therefore the conditions here
should be ideal for those people.
Then Pendleton has other induce
ments aside from the fact that it is
clean town morally. This city has
a school system second to no other
small city in the northwest. Aside
from the public schools and high
school it has two excellent academies
and business college. Pendleton
has mercantile establishments that
surpass those of Walla Walla, at least
in Droportfon to the size of the place.
There is all kinds of suburban prop
erty that may be had at reasonable
figures. A traction system is soon
to be established and this will add
greatly TO the value of local realty.
/ Altogether Pendleton has host of
inducements to offer those who are
looking for an acceptable town in
which to live. If the retired farmers
now living in Walla Walla want to
improve their surroundings let them
ctme here to live. Pendleton always
has warm welcome for new people
and especially for good people. Come
here. Pendleton is dry"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-21
THE MONEY TRUST.

During the tilt in the United
States senate last summer Senator
Dolliver made a very caustic remark
about lamp post. He intimated
that something of that sort might be
brought into use in the event the
Capitalization of wealth should pro-
ceed to such an extent that one man
finally became master of the finan-
cial and industrial life of the country
At the time Senator Dolliver made
his retort it was regarded by most
people as a bit OF sharp repartee
They did not consider the country In
any immediate danger of one man
rule. Yet only a few months have
elapsed since that time and already
a money trust is announced.
$50 close have become the alliance
and amalgamations of leading fin
sncial interests in Wall street during
the last three months that almost the
absolute control of the country's fl
nanciai affairs is now centralized in
the hands of a few men who are
acting in concert says story from
New York. "A money trust has come
into existence, with ]. P. Morgan at
it, head, the most gigantic combina-
ton of capital in the world.
dafi irff mr.
ganization TO this latest trust; no le-
gal incorporation, no elected directors,
no list of stockholders. To use the
descriptive phrase of the financial
world, it is simply community Of
interest"
Continuing the story tells of some
of the things this great capitalistic
combination might do. 1t could call
two hundred million dollars Of loans
over night and ruin any adversary.
II could ruin credits and cause
money stringency any time: 1t could
deplete the bank reserves of New
York. raise the rate Of interest Grip
pie the operations of the government,
dictate the policy of the railway COM
panies and the expansion Of other in
dustrial concerns.
Truly it is a wonderful power that
is welded by this money trust and
by j. P. Morgan, its head. 1t is a
power that may be used for good as
well as for evil purposes. How will
II be used, will this great trust work
for the development and betterment
OF all the country and all the people
or will the financiers work for them
selves and Wall street alone. II j.
P Morgan is a great statesman and
patriot as well as the king Of finan-
ciers all will be well. If he is not
there is danger that Senator Delivers
iamp post will be needed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-21

can foreten where 1t will stop and
what mischief 1t will do. But fortu-
nately the Kamela runaway did not
go far and when it went into the
ditch the few men on board escaped
without harm, 1t was very fortu
nate runaway after all compared with
what it might have been. The O, R.
& n. company and its employees are
to be congratulated.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-21
FOR SALE

1900 acres all fenced. good room
house with basement, 4 big barns well
built, orchards, and other improve
ments. This land lies along the foot
hills of the Blue mountains in the
Chinook belt where grows the fine
bunchgrass, and flows the crystal
springs. owner cut $50 tons of al
falfa this year. This is an ideal
stock ranch, 10 miles off r. r., and
can be bought for $3.50 per acre.
and ten thousand dollars worth OF
cattle and horses thrown in. besides
3 good wagons and all the machinery
and other stuff on the ranch. I find
the bargains, that is why I sell the
goods.
e t. WADE,
Pendleton, Oregon,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-21

The East Oregonian is informed
that President Penrese of Whitman
college has been in the east for a
year and so was not present during
the prohibition fight in Walla Walla
and could make no speeches. 1t is
unfortunate that he was away. Evil
IDENTITY some others were also else
where at the time, judging from the
result of the voting.