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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11
Atwood's Flight.

Aviator Atwoods performance in flying
from New York to Washington is unfor-
tunately lacking in impressiveness owing
to the fact that it occupied week, in
stead of being accomplished, as original
ly intended, within one day. Had At
wood carried out his first plan and made
the flight between dawn and dark of the
same day it would have stood as nota-
BILE achievement in aviation, the most
significant demonstration of airplane
durability and trustworthiness this coun-
try has yet seen. AS it is the fight has
been broken into three installments, from
New York TO Atlantic City, from Atlantic
City to Baltimore and finally from Baltt-
more to a point some miles north of this
city
Probably If Atwood had not encoun-
tered heavy winds a week ago today he
would have made his flight from New
York to Washington with no more than
the stops necessary for the reflling of his
fuel tanks. Such a flight is likely to be
accomplished at any time. as the aviators
grow holder and acquire a more perfect
control of their machines.
This undertaking of Atwoods is note
worthy in its demonstration that success
full cross-country flying is still matter
of weather chance. The airplane has
not yet been developed to the point Of
sufficient power to permit 1t to be driven
along a prescribed route regardless of the
winds. Nor does 1t carry q sufficient
quantity of fuel to make it in any sense
a rival of the motor car as a means Of
individual transport. Its chief handicap
today lies in the fact that upon the ex-
haustion of its gasoline it must be
brought back to the earth, at whatever
height 1t may have attained with the
chance OF landing at point remote from
fuel supply. Thus far there has been no
material advancement in the development
of the airplane toward greater size, power
and consequently longer endurance. An
other season may see the heavier-than-
air machine brought to the point at
which it can be used as a long distance
intercity vehicle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11

sized by shocking catSstrophes that 1t
would seem to be sheer surplusage TO
repeat it, The truth is that despite the
most terrible warnings even the most
perfectly organized and managed railroad
systems maintain a dangerously narrow
margin of safety for those whose lives
they take in charge. Single track roads
are still operated to the consequent peril
Of thousands daily. Block signalmen are
kept on duty for excessive hours until
they become mere dull machines in their
work. subject to mental lapses at criti-
cal moments through sheer fatigue. En-
gineers are worked under heavy strain
In order to make schedules. The wonder
is that the American toll! Of railroad
deaths is not higher than it is, when
the desperate chances that are hourly
taken on the lines in this country are
considered.
\ rigid inquiry into the cause Of this
wreck will be demanded. 1t should he
no perfunctory hearing, but a deter
mined attempt TO place the responsible
ity and administer punishment to the
person or persons responsible. Wash
inGton remembers only too well the utter
failure OF justice in this jurisdiction In
the matter of the disaster at Terra Gotta
a few years ago. when many lives were
sacrificed to the criminal carelessness OF
railroad employees.
The railroad company in this case has
already laid the blame on the dead en-
gineer for trying to make "croSs-over
at too high a speed. This explanation IS
subject to further consideration. Engi-
neers who are behind time. as this one
was. are often encouraged to take
chances. If they get through, they are
praised. otherwise, they are blamed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11
The Neglect of Suffrage.

Sneaker Clark's text at Atlantic City
Yesterday was an old but a good one
All men entitled to the right of suffrage
should exercise it Particularly should
men with a substantial stake in the
state take an interest in the nomination
end election of honest and competent men
TO office. Where such men neglect THEN
duty the result is the making of the
hoodIum the master of the situation Mr.
CIark's estimate, that hoodlums run nine
tenths of our elections. is probably high
hut that they are very active In all cam
paicns and conspicuous at the polls can
not he denied
For long time the idea prevailed that
the hoodlums were busy of their own in
itiatfve and solely for their own benefit;
that thew organized in their own right;
that they connected in the division of
spoils-whether offices or contracts-only
with one another.
This appraisement of matters easily
suggested a remedy. Let men of business
and substance take a hand in the game.
Let them orga nize--not for pelf. but good
government Let them give little time
To the public interests, and all interests,
public and private, would be improved.
Within the past few years we have all
had to revise this view. In some cases
IN too many cases--the hoodlums have
not been masters. but servants. They
have been the agents of men of business
and substance. who, through them. have
sought and obtained legislation of great
value to themselves. Charters, and COM
missions, and privileges of other kinds
have resulted from majorities obtained by
combinations of men of wealth and enter
prize and the scum OF cities.
In word. the hoodlum for election
purposes is often financed by the capital
st. who puts his puppet forward at
primaries, and later. and shares-lion-
shares-booty thus obtained. The hood
Ium, though appearing to do so, does not
take the initiative, and does not operate
In his own right. He answers to some
body higher up who, at most, Is lee
tured for not taking an interest in public
affairs.
Tammany Hall without such support
rs this would not be dangerous. It Is
an agent Of men far above the hoodlunl
grade, but who have found prosperity In
8. using hoodlums for their private ends.
Tammany's hoodlums are herded, fed and
clothed by men of substance with a
large money and political stake in the
game. Some Of the hoodlums acquire
wealth themselves. and rise to snowy
eminence In the community, but the
great majority work. year after year. for
their board and clothes" and some al
ternate between the jail and the barroom.
as well fed, and apparently as contented.
in the one place as in the other
Nevertheless what Mr.. Clark recon-
mends lis right Men who desire honest
government are largely In the majority,
and have only to bestir themselves to de-
feat both the hoodlums and the men who
employ hoodlums to compass private
schemes at the public expense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11
Influence of Salt Water.
I'M the Boston Transcript .

From the Boston Transcript.
When riding on the harbor steamboats,
use your ears. Then you will not need
your eyes nor your brains. BY paying
heed to the Intentionally audible remarks
of your neighbor ii will be possible to
pick up more Inaccurate information than
in any other place in the city. The deck
Of ferry or the rail of a steamer acts
curiously the human mind. If 1t does
not know it will risk guess, and the
wilder the guess the more willingly
riske6
1t is well known that salt water acts in
freakiSh ways on the conscience. To
some it brings an overwhelming impulse
to get drunk; to others il brings a dispo-
sition to the freest use of profanity; and
still others, who would never think OF
fibbing from the windows of a railroad
train (dear old gentlemen, and innocent
young girls, the instant they put off
from the wharf begin to tell the most
shocking whoppers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11
Old-Time Summer Drinks.
From the Springfield Republican.

From the Springfield Republican.
In the old days one braced himself for
hot whether with plenty of cool drinks,
that is to say. liquid fire with ice In it.
In this respect science is bringing about
notable reform. However the doctors
may be divided as to the harmfulness of
alcohol in general, they are agreed that
it is not the thing for hot weather, and
those who are not its slaves carefully
avoid 1t at such times. The day OF the
mint julep, the gin rickey and other
pegs" supposed to be specially comfort
ing in hot whether has passed. and the
world is learning that the best thins
about them is the ice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11

Washington takes a sadly keen inter-
est in the details of the wreck of the
federal express at Bridgeport this morn
ing The list OF the victims includes the
names Of several residents of this city
speeding on their way to their summer
pleasure. The accident appears 10 have
been totally unnecessary. \ switch. per-
haps left carelessiy open by one of the
towermen or yardmen. or maybe hit too
hard by the fast flying engine threw the
train from the top of a viaduct thirty
feet high.
Ii is a commonplace that such disas
tiers are santon waste of human life.
80 often has this statement been empha-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11
The UNEXPECTED.

Same old story every year!
Billiards spoil the wintry cheer,
AS we murmur all together,
Isn't this surprising weather"
Then when days with roses sweet
Melt away in summer heat.
We exclaim: THE climates very
Sultry and extraordinary
It's the same old tale-and yet
Annually We forget
All the Ills and just remember
Joys Of June and of December.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11
Doubtful.

II suppose you read my speech" said
the statesman.
Yes" replied the constituent. II saw
it in the Record
Did you find it Interestingly"
In way. I've kind O. got a curiosity
to see the audience that provided all the
laughter and applause you've got marked
in it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11

CIn order TO avoid delays account OF
personal absence. letters 10 THE STAR should
not be addressed TO any individual connected
with the Office. but simply TO THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department, according
90 tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11
A Reforming Influence.

that used to show up every SUMMER"
asked the hotel guest.
Had to chase him off the coast" re-
piled the clerk. He caused so many men
to take the pledge that he was killing
business for the bar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11

1t remains to be seen whether the disso-
luton of Standard Oil will merely call ON
the ultimate consumer to support more
high salaried offices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11

AS ex-King Manuel is a knight Of the
Garter. that Gabys des Lys incident could
not prevent him from figuring in some of
the distinguished functions associated
with English royalty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11

Alaska may be paying so much atten-
ton to it's mineral wealth that 1t Is
neglecting superior summer resort facili-
ties that only await the attention of the
accomplished ad writer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11

When a pol tician introduces Greek or
Latin into conference there is bound
to be a suspicion that he is resorting
to language as a means of concealing
thought.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11

July and August are certain to pro-
duce days when even the most sincere
patriot would rather see the cold-waVe
flag than the Star Spangled Banner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11

There is no doubt that the general rec
ogniton of woman's right 10 vote would
Introduce some ready and skillful debaters
20 public life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11

The art of letter writing is said to have
declined. The conspicuousness with which
private correspondence often figures in
court may have something to do with
it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11

The actor who has written book de-
scrbing his domestic difficulty is bent on
demonstrating that truth is stranger than
anything the problem dramatist can pro-
duce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11
Shameless Insect.

The fly his impudence repeats
In undisguised elation;
He makes himself at home and eats
Without an invitation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11

Mr.. Roosevelt's career would Indicate
that a contributing editor finds II desir-
able 10 be more cautious in his uttcrances
than ii chief executive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Voice of Discomfort.

Had much rain around here lately?
No replied Farmer Corntossel. "Jes'
enough to keep the summer boarders
kickin' an not enough to help crops
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11

Some of the big corporations may yet
become SO good that they will insist on
having the Golden Rule in their bylaws
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11

Municipal enthusiasm is always more
concerned with the beauties of bouIe-
wards than with the renovation of the
back street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11

1t may be found as difficult to be
permanent insurgent as it Is to remain
standpatter forever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11

The Mormon Church has always shown
a decided tendency to mix politics and
finance with it's theology.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11
Not a Freeze.Out.
From the Omaha Bee.

From the Omaha Bee
The President tells Congress he can
stand 1t in Washington long as Con-
gress can. Yet it would be anomalous to
refer to the contest as a game of freeze
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11

The most Objectionable form Of prac-
teal Joke is the cold wave prophecy that
is Immediately followed by a sizzler
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11

Business Orice. nth St and Pennsylvania Avenue
New York Office: Tribune Building
Chicago Office: First National Bank Building.
European Ofice: Regent St.. London. England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11

dis world would run easier said
Uncle Eben, 'if dar was some way of
holdin' de Investigations befo de trouble
happened"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11

Parable in edvance-hv mail hostage prepaid:
Daily Sunday included. one month. 60 cents
Daily Sunday excepted. ono month. 40 cents
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star. 81. 10 year
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The Evening star with the Sunday morning
edition Is delivered tv carriers within the city
~ - cents per month: daily only. % cents per
month. Sunday only 90 cents per month. Orders
NAV he sent by mail or telephone Main 244o
Collection is made by carrier at the end of each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11

One big forest fire can counterfeit the
work of a dozen conservationists
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Entered as second-clsss mail matter at the post
office at Washington. n. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11
Hot Weather
Neckwear, 9hc

I9c and e5c qualities; hot
weather stocks; something
that will look neat. yet is
comfortable. \ sufficient sup
ply for all summer will cost
but little at o13c each.
First Floor--BarSain Ia
bles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11
Young
Mothers

The greatest crisis in a Woman's
life is when first she becomes a moth
er. All the physical strength of her
nature is demanded at such times,
and it is necessary that her system
be thoroughly prepared for the event,
in order that her health be preserved
for future years. Mothers Friend is
woma1's safest reliance; it is a medi-
cine fer external use, composed of
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sist natui. in all necessary physical
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pares the muscles and tendons for the
unusual strain, aids in expanding the
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all the membranes and tissues Moth
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natural. Mothers Eb1EMM
Friend is sold at u IAuElVlLV
drug stores. Write for our free book
for expectant mothers.
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Taffetaline Silk ParaSOlS
At $1.OO

They real $5o and $500 values Made UP coaching
effects emstched plain; have gilt frames the
fiat shape handles the long drectoe style plain carved
sticks finished with match the coors OF the parasos
We have them in all the shades including red green,
pink, light blue alice blue hunters green reseda
royal blue, black white-Frs Foor-Bargain Tables
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1911-03-23
Caroline Chapel.

| SbectaI 10 he Mems.
AS everything looks beautiful / will
come with another piece saw a few
more pieces from this place last week
which was glad to read.
Making gardens seems to be the or
der of the day.
Bill Griffith and Dan Kilgore at
tended Sunday school Sunday.
Miss Oracle Pitman spent Saturday
night with Miss Lille Spears.
s. d. Hibbs called at Jim Pitman' s
Sunday.
Mrs. Myrtle Long visited Mrs. Cir
tie Lewis Monday of last week.
J, FL. Privett was shopping in Vic
toria last week.
Miss Florence Crutchfield and moth
er were visiting at Sam Billingsley' 8
one day last week.
There was singing at Mr.. and Mrs.
Foster Bryant's Sunday night.
Arthur Evans and Bennie Merriam
went to Chattanooga one day. last
week.
]. I'll. Privett and son, W. K Priv
EFT, j. B. Rogers and s. d. Hibbs
were working in the cedar last week.
Arthur Evans went to Dunlap Mon
day evening to stay and work awhile.
Mrs. Ada Moore and Mrs. Nettie
Moore were visiting at Emma Priv
ett's one day last week.
J B. Rogers says it any one wants
to get house built just let him know
before be gets his built and he will
sure build it for them.
Come on, Little Sweetheart" we
were glad to see your piece again after
SO long time.
"Blue Eyes come on with, your
piece for we enjoy reading them
/ guess that ''School Girl" has gone
to New York
''Wide Awake, believe know
you, but you don't know me, SO come
on with long piece. White Lily.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1911-03-23
Wauhatchie.

Speeial 10 ME Aesvs
1t is not easy to be anything that is
worth being. nor to do anything that
is worth doing. 1t is the difficult
things which have tempted men from
the beginning until now. When the
rest of the earth bad been discovered,
the frozen poles still tempted. When
the locomotive and the steamship had
solved the problem of land and water
locomotion, there still remained the
problem of the navigation of the air
to solve. to which within very few
years, money and time and life have
been freely given. It is not easy for a
young man to be upright and clean
and industrious in his life, guiding
his actions by lofty standards. 1t is
not easy for girl to cultivate her in
telligence as well as her heart, and
grow into a broad minded, strong,
symetrical character. Some take the
easy course and the youth becomes
idle and profiigate, and the girl brain.
less and frivolous The easy way is
an unsatisfactory way with disap-
pointment all along it's course. and
sorrow at its close.
just for today Tomorrow is not mine
And may be spent where days un-
clouded shine.
This cross is heavy for an upward
way,
My weak hands tremble. give me
strength today.
Just for today the poorest child am |,
That heavenward looks. yet ravens
when they cry
Receive thy bounty though despised
are they,
Remember then this lowly heart to-
day
just for today It is much better so.
I might grow arrogant did not know
My poverty, yet find it sweet to say.
1t is thy gift, the blessings Of today.
Just for tolayl What more can heart
!. demand
From one who will each longing I'M
derstand;
Thy love withholds no treasure SO i
pray,
Choose what may come but give me
strength today.
Ed Simpson and wife visited his
brother Saturday night and Sunday.
They say he is very bad off.
Mrs. May Owens is still on The sick
list. Guess Who.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1911-03-23
Route |, Jasper.

Sbeaai 10 lie Ne7Os.
Sunshine seems to be the order of
the day now, and the farmers are all
busy.
Rev. Motley has planted twenty live
bushels of potatoes. Miles Raunsa-
vile has planted fifteen bushels
Mrs. Jasper Woodfn is on the sick
list this week
Mrs. NJ. E. Gerren called on Mrs.
Boynton Monday.
Mrs. Sam Long is on the sick list.
Mrs. johnson is visiting her daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Amanda Woodfin and Mrs.
Kelly Woodfn.
Mrs MCGUIRE called on her daugh-
ter Monday.
Miss Maude Dame called at Mrs.
Quarles one day last week.
w. L. Gerren was at G. E. Han
cocks Monday.
Mrs Dave Colston spent last week
at Whitwell.
There will be prayer meeting at
Pleasant Grove Sunday night Let
everybody come that eau.
Uncle Eph Colston and wife, Aunt
Betsy, have been visiting their son.
Clint Colston, of Hayron's Chapel.
Wonder what has become of But
terfy". Would like to see her.
Come on, Jimmie K John" with
your pieces if Sal hasn't killed you
and l hope she hasn't.
Ed Johnson's little son, who has
been sick, is some better at present.
Tom Colston, formerly of Whitwell,
is now citizen of this place.
Milton Jones and Frank Fox we're
seen going down the road this morn
ing.
Mrs. M. E. Gerren called on Mrs.
G. E. Hancock Tuesday. Junebug.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1911-03-23
Rankin's Cove,

Sbecial 10 he N,4os
We had nice rain Sunday. But
from the looks of certain girl whose
beau didn't come she didn't enjoy the
rain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Hudson called on
the latter's parents Sunday.
Rev. R. A. Thomas and wife called
on Mr. and Mrs. N. F. Thomas Sun
day.
Rev. J, A. Darr failed to fill his ap-
pointment at Wesley's Chapel Sunday
on account of rain. We were very
sorry to miss such an excellent sermon
as we are sure was prepared for his
little flock, for he is not only a fine
preacher, but highly respected gem
tleman.
Mrs w. r. Rankin, of Chattanoo-
ga, is visiting her son, A, R. Rankin.
Mrs Ike Moore called on Mrs. N.
f. Thomas one day this week. Mrs
Thomas is said to be seriously i'll. We
hope for her speedy recovery.
The boys of this cove report nice
prayer meeting at Pleasant Grove
Sunday night
Miss Maude Dame came to the Lea
que here Sunday but was bit late.
Boys, be careful it may not be a
swine that you are pitching stones at.
/ believe that there are two more
boys in the cove with 'sad hearts
but try to keep it shy | believe that
boys "don't like to be spoken of by
those who 90 not know them. z
My pencil is a borrowed one and of
course I'm not allowed to sharpen it
so I'll quit. Sad Heart.