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Evening star., 1911-08-30
The Annexation Bogey.

Through The Stars staff correspond
ent in Canada clear view IS being
obtained of the campaign now in
progress in the Dominion on the reci
procity issue The situation. as these
daily dispatches disclose. IS truly sur
prising. IL is in the nature of a reve-
ration that there is so strong an anti
American sentiment on the northern
side OF the international boundary line
particularly in the eastern part of the
Dominion. IL has always been under
stood. OF course that there was a great
difference in race and temperament be-
tween the Canadians of the east and
those of the west, between what is
known as French Canada and the
younger provinces lying west of Lake
superior But that the partisanship over
such an issue as reciprocity would carry
TO such an extreme of criticism and sus-
picion of this country was hardly an
ticipated when the reciprocity question
was advanced. and, after fruitless at
tempt TO secure a ratification in the
. last parliament, was submitted to a
special vote of the people.
IL appears that the annexation bogey
is being jiggled and shaken before the
Canadian people with all the art of the
partisan campaigner who cares moth
ing for his facts but everything for his
effects. 1t is of course a totally false
creation of those who are opposed to
reciprocity. They would have the
voters OF Canada believe that this
tariff pact is designed as the first move
in campaign TO seize Canada and
make 1T part of the United States.
Their position is wholly illogical
There is in the first place no an
nexation sentiment in this country be
yond the natural desire OF a certain
number of people for an extension of
the American boundaries TO the Arctic
ocean. No one on this side with any
sense at all has the least idea that the
boundaries can be so extended except
upon two contingencies, which are to-
Evening star., 1911-08-30
Songs of Old.

Oh, sing US song of the good old days,
When the horse-cars used to run;
AS we plodded along on our weary way:
At morn or at set of sun.
Oh, the car was big and the horse was
thin
And the driver was tired and sore;
And the wintry blast blew boldly in
Through the straw on the shaky floor.
Oh, sing US song of the good old days
When the railway trains would go
On tracks that wobbled in devious. ways
And on schedules weirdly slow.
Go back, if you choose. to the candle light
That sputtered so bravely on.
Those days were the good old days all
right.
But we're thankful those days are gone.
Evening star., 1911-08-30

day decidedly remote. Annexation can
come only in the event. first, Of Can
ada's separation from Great Britain
through her own initiative, and. second.
her desire to join the American Union
after separation has been thus accom-
plished
IT appears to be difficult to persuade
the partisans of Canada Of the entirely
honorable intentions Of the United
States. The perfervid campaign ora
tors are painting lurid pictures Of a
forcible seizure. Of surreptitious in
va3ion and the gradual corruption Of
the body polite by injections Of annex
alton colonists. They have even
reached the point Of asserting that the
pending arbitration treaty between the
United States and Great Britain is a
blum to conceal the real designs OF this
country upon the Dominion.
Such a campaign Of misrepresenta; i;
tion could not be prosecuted in the
United States to the extent that 1t has
been pushed in Canada. 1t is sincerely
to be hoped for the sake of the reci-
procity agreement. the fate OF which
turns in large measure upon the sue
cess OF the annexation cry. that before
the campaign is finished the absurdity
OF this claim that the United States
contemplates going to WARRIOR that is
what it would mean--with Great
Britain for the sake of territory the
people OF which are not acclaimed and
united candidates for admission to this
Union. will become apparent to enough
of the voters to effect the approval of
pact which is simple business
proposition between two countries
which are mutually interested in Sc
curing a more rational basis Of ex-
change.
Evening star., 1911-08-30
Admiral Togo's Farewell.
From the New York Times.

From the New York Times
Admiral Togo did not make his escape
from these hospitable shores until the
merchants of Seattle entertained him at
still another banquet. If he has avoided
a case of nervous dyspepsia he has been
lucky, but he knows, as he intimated in
his farewell speech, that the hospitality
of the whole nation to which he was
subjected was well-intentioned, and that
the gracious words spoken in his presence
often had a deeper significance than tney
actually expressed. The people, by this
time, resent the idle talk about pending
war with Japan which has been inflicted
upon them for some years past The only
serious question that can ever affect the
relations Of japan and the United States
Is the general question of the indiscrim-
mate settlement of orientals Of the lowest
classes in our Pacific states. War is not
likely to grow out of this question. From
time to time various phases of it must be
settled by wise craftsmanship.
Evening star., 1911-08-30
Make the Schools Interesting /!

The suggestion has been made that
motion pictures should be used in the
public. schools of Washington as an aid
to the teaching of such subjects as geog
raphy. art. literature and science. There
can be no question of the usefulness
of such a supplement to the routine
OF classroom work. 1t would first of
all interest the children, and nothing
better can ever be done in school than
TO make the pupils interested in their
work. There was little pleasure in the
school day of the past. The children
were put through a monotonous grind of
study and recitation, subject after subject
and class after class. The recess was the
only bright spot in the day and vacation
was prospect of unalloyed JOY Why
should not the school be made so inter-
esting that children would be eager to go?
The most successful teachers are those
who depart from the letter of the text
and tell the children stories, artfully
bending their minds to the problems in
volved in their lessons. The least sue
cessful are those who stick to the books
and make their classes monotonous in
their recital of dull facts. The teacher
who has travelled can make geography
lesson SO attractive that the children will
look forward with keen pleasure to its
recurrence. BY the use of the stereopti-
con much has been done already in arous-
ing school children from the lethargy
induced by unbroken routine and dry-as-
dust lessons. The motion picture would
add immeasurably to the attractiveness
of school life.
The public school has more than one
function to perform. 1t has not only to
educate the children by filling their brains
with facts and training them in the ma
nipulation of figures and the understand
ing of the earth's surface and physical
constituents and the fundamental hap
and the structural formation of the Eng
lish and perhaps a foreign language. 1t
must make of the boys and girls RESPONSE
BILE. thinking individuals, developing their
moral as well as their mental natures.
The school stands in place Of the parent
to q larger extent than many teachers
and principals and superior educational
officials appreciate. 1t should not be a
form of punishment. a gloomy prospect to
be faced on five days of the week during
nine months Of the year. but an oppor-
tunity for congenial, helpful association,
and for the discovery of new and enter
tanning things in life and about the past
and present Whatever can help to this
end, whether motion pictures or more
humanity interesting lessons, should be
sought by every board of education.
Evening star., 1911-08-30
Republican Praise for Mr.. Clark.

That democratic politician in one of the
middle states who sees in the compli-
mcnts paid by Mr.. Mann and other re-
publicans to Speaker Clark evidence of a
republican conspiracy to foist a weak
candidate on the democracy next year
should go to night school and qualify fol
an intelligent Interpretation OF things
lie is best described by one of Artemus
Wards famous phrases: He's IAN
amoozin' cuss"
Two things are to be taken into ac-
count in appraising those compliments
often exist between men of opposite po-
litical parties. and (2) Mr.. Clarks rela-
tions as democratic leader to the con-
test for his partys presidential nomina-
ton.
As far back as 1884 many republicans
desired the nomination of Speaker Car
lsle for President They knew his atti-
tude on public questions. and admired tie
man. If it was on the cards for demo-
crat to win that year. they wanted the
good fortune to be his.
In 1896 many democrats desired the
nomination of Speaker Reed for Presi-
dent. His personal popularity was not
as great as Speaker Carfisles had been,
but as a public servant he commanded
much admiration, and his political OPP
ponents wished him full fruits of his op-
portunities.
In 1908 there were many hearty ex-
pressions of democratic good will for
Speaker Cannon. Men of the opposite
party who had served with Mr. Cannon
for years in the House would have been
glad to see him win his party's nomina-
tion for President that year. They re-
carded him as equal to the duties of
Chief Magistrate. and thought him worthy
of his party's highest recognition.
So now in the case of Speaker Clark.
Republicans who have served with him
for years in the House admire him and
feel sincere interest in his fortunes II
he Is nominated for President they will
strive to the utmost to prevent his cleo
tion. Nor will they regard the task as
an easy one. They will understand his
strength. But il democratic victory is
on the cards for next year regardless OF
all they may be able to do, they would
he glad to see Mr.. Clark bearing the
standard.
With the exception Of Mr.. Bryan, Mr..
Clark is the only man mentioned in con-
nection with the democratic nomination
who has, strictly speaking, a national
record. For sixteen years he has been a
national legislator dealing with national
questions. During all that time he has
stood in the white light that beats upJn
the House. Both friends and foes know
where to place him on the leading issues
that divide the two parties. His rivals
for the presidential nomination are. on
the other hand, parochial leaders. They
are dealing now with local matters. and
on national matters would have to be
taken on trust.
Evening star., 1911-08-30
Motor Racing.
From the Rochester Herald.

From the Rochester Herald.
A good many Of the manufacturers of
automobiles have been trying to discour-
age the professional speed contests for a
year or two. They say the automobile
is no longer an experiment. and the ne
cessity for speed contests no longer exists.
Furthermore, they prove nothing. The
cars used in these contests are not of a
standard type, but have been especially
constructed for racing. Therefore. when
a buyer takes over g. car of the winning
make, he does not get a winner at all.
Many of the manufacturers will not enter
their machines in these contests. They
pronounce it foolish, and correctly insist
that the fatalities prejudice the public
against the automobile. The sentiment
against racing is growing from year TO
year, but there are manufacturers who
cling to their early notions that they must
have the contests to advertise and prove
the superiority of their machines.
Evening star., 1911-08-30
Lynchings.
From the st. Louis Times.

From the ST. Louis Times
The burning of negroes continues. This
most cruel and degrading of all crimes
is not confined to any particular section.
Oklahoma responds to the barbarous ex-
ample of Pennsylvania. Few, IL any,
states where negroes live can claim Inn
munity from the crime in question. 1t
must be conceded that lynchings are con-
trary to the teachings OF every religion;
that community which countenances
such thing cannot claim to be particle
in advance of the ancient nations that
sacrificed human lives when they desired
a fierce species of intoxication OF the
emotions. 1t would seem, therefore, that
the time had arrived when the spirit OF
the American nation should denounce the
spirit of the beast which has no compre-
hension of the law and no regard for de-
cency Of the most elemental kind.
Evening star., 1911-08-30

are best of all. The years work is COM
ing to . close. The harvests are being
garnered. Even the falling leaves sug-
gest accomplishment and work well done.
The advancing days bring occasional
chills, but they are stimulating and pre-
paratory and invigorating. The world
takes on a beautiful tone, coat OF many
colors. Physical discomforts are at an
end. and in all walks OF life the autumn
comes as pleasing, helpful, friendly
season. This chill storm is the forerun-
ner of many joys to come.
Evening star., 1911-08-30
A Disappearing Sacrifice.
rom the Pittsburgh Dispatch.

The annual compilation of the deaths
and injuries from the insane Fourth has
lust been completed by the Journal of the
American Medical Association for the
1911 holiday. II shows a remarkable de-
crease both in the number of fatalities
and casualties. But 81 deaths are re-
ported, as against 466 in 1908, and 131 in
1910, or the eight-year average of over
300 The number of accidents has also
decreased from $500 in 1905, the highest.
to 1908 this year The Journal puts it
strikingly when 1t says that in nine years
thirty-seven regiments of American men,
women and children have been mutilated
for life, and two regiments have been
killed in the celebration of Independence
day.
Evening star., 1911-08-30
Uniform Divorce Law.
Erom the Sayannah News

II the governors would take hold of the
matter in earnest something might be ac-
complished The trouble is. however, that
lust as soon as an obstacle Is met with.
such, for instance. as one state insisting
upon a more liberal statute than another
favors, the whole subject is dropped If
there is ever to be uniform law some
one or more of the states will have to
take up the subject and keep it before
the other states until an agreement is
reached.
Evening star., 1911-08-30
@ @ @ CURES ALL
% O)u % SKIN DISEASES

Health in its magnifcence appeals to every and
especially this of clear skin, free from eruptons
and disease We nstinctively realize that back of this
desirable condition pure rich blood is flowing through
the SYSTEM furnishing nutriment to all the tissues
This perfect condition of the skin exists long
the blood normal but when it becomes contaminated
with humors and acids its supply of nurtve properties
greatly lessened and becomes sharp acrid fluid
which diseases instead of preserving the natural health
and texture of the skin Then Skin Diseases the
character of the eruption depending upon the nature of
which the blood infected If there is excess of acid
the trouble characterized by itching and burning erup
purtes produce watery bsters, rashes, etc. commonly
ma letter Salt Rheum, while still other morbid maj
Evening star., 1911-08-30

Dear Sirs: My body broke out with
a rash or eruption which, in spite OF
all efforts to cure, continued to get
worse. The itching, especially at
night was simply terrible; it would
almost disappear at times, only to re-
turn worse than ever. 1 had tried
many highly recommended prepara-
tions without benefit, and, hearing OF
s. s. S., determined to give 1t fair
trial. and was inexpressibly delighted
when a few bottles cured me entirely.
removing every blemish and pimple
from my body. I shall not fail to
recommend 8. S. S. whenever an op-
portunity occurs to do so.
Escondido, Cal. L. MARNO.
Evening star., 1911-08-30
A Sarcastic Wayfarer.

If you don't go away said the severe
woman. ''Pll call my husband
Lady replied Meanderng Mike.
don't bother. l jes met i'm up de road
an he told me hard-luck stories about
his home life till couldn't listen another
minute
Evening star., 1911-08-30

Secretary of the Interior Fisher has
been compelled TO take long tramps over
hard trails in getting personal knowledge
OF conditions in Alaska. The endurance
test is by no means obsolete as Qualifi-
cation for eminent official service.
Evening star., 1911-08-30
Professionally Expressed.

This world is but a f1eeting show,
said rhe Wall street man.
Yes replied the theater manager
"but doesn't it look to- you as If the
entire exhibition were falling into the
hands of spectators"
Evening star., 1911-08-30

Protests In Europe against Mr., ]. p.
Morgan's purchases of art treasures
should be less emphatic when it is real
ized that. owing to the customs house ex-
penses, very few Of them are brought
across the water.
Evening star., 1911-08-30

The trusts have made some headway in
popular estimation in obtaining attention
TO the proposition that under some cir
cumstances they may be necessary and
desirable For while IL looked IL the
remark Down with the trusts ended
the argument.
Evening star., 1911-08-30

DIn order 70 avoid delays account OF
personal absence. letters TO THE STAR should
rot be addressed to any individual connected
eth the once. but simply 10 THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
70 tenor or purpose
Evening star., 1911-08-30

Calculations which deal with three par
ties as figuring In tariff legislation next
winter do not take into consideration the
socialist-B Berger party.
Evening star., 1911-08-30
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Approval.

Those ocean liners are splendid az
fairs"
Yes" answered the woman who had
been to a summer resort 1T is a splendid
idea to build boats SO large that nobody
can rock them
Evening star., 1911-08-30

Nobody ventures to suggest that DR..
Wiley's expense accounts could possibly
have contained anything as pernicious as
some of the formulas he has put out of
business.
Evening star., 1911-08-30
The Easy Fruit

What does this political pie of which
j hear SO much contain?"
.'Plums."
Evening star., 1911-08-30

The ability of France and Germany to
come TO friendly understanding on ques-
tions OF foreign policy will argue well for
general arbitration.
Evening star., 1911-08-30
A Secret Thought.

Full many a man Of solemn. stately guise
Down in his heart is wishing
That he. instead of uttering language
wise
Could quit and go a-flShing.
Evening star., 1911-08-30

OF course Mr.. Taft's candidacy for
another term will not be allowed to pass
without various efforts to exercise an un-
authorized veto.
Evening star., 1911-08-30

Next session doubtless will see the Con-
gressional Records columns overtaxed
with speeches intended to be used as
campaign material.
Evening star., 1911-08-30

II viii take an enormous amount OF
expert organizing 10 enable any demo-
crat 10 go into the national convention
With a steam roller equipment.
Evening star., 1911-08-30
Vacation Energy.
r,I-.uLo. vo,,r,aI

From the Milwaukee Journal.
II you think lazy man never can
show a tremendous effort, don't decide
permanently until you see how busy he
Is able to be during vacation time.
Evening star., 1911-08-30

W. r. Hearst Is almost as willing a can
didate as w. ]. Bryan.
Evening star., 1911-08-30

After cotton manages to get past the
boil weevil 1t has to take its chances with
the speculators
Evening star., 1911-08-30
The Coming Crowd.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
The 1912 political road win soon b
crowded with general superintendents.
Evening star., 1911-08-30

Whatever may be the condition in trade.
competition is still the life of politics.
Evening star., 1911-08-30

blood Rm Acne
When cansed the
nourished with cooling blood the
glands
Book Skin Diseases
med advice S. S. for sale drug
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA, GA
Evening star., 1911-08-30

IatlOn Cause Acne, plmpIes anu
like troubles.
1t is right and proper to get
what relief one may from the
application of washes, salves,
etc, but such treatment should
not be depended upon alone to
produce a cure-only a thor
ough publication of the blood
can accomplish this.
S. S. S. cures Skin Diseases
of every character and kind, be-
cause it purihes the blood. 1t
goes down into the circulation
and removes the humors and
acids, builds up the weak, acrid
Evening star., 1911-08-30
she Evening Star Newspaper Company

rsvabie In advanc~-bv mall. postage prepaid:
naily Sunday included. one month. 80 cents
DsiIy. Sunday excepted. ono month. 20 cents
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star. j" 10 year
Evening star., 1911-08-30

Entered sccond-clsss mail matter at the posi-
ONCE at Washington. d. @.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-23

Here the officer forced him to march
up and down until the unfortunate
man again collapsed This time, the
captain varied his treatment by hav-
ing the recruits head put into pail
of water for seconds, together The
expected results not being forthcom-
ing, he had the man lifted to his feet
and then allowed to fall to the
ground. This was repeated some
fifteen or twenty times. but still with
out result. The captains next move
was to have his victim laid face
downwards on the ground, and beat
en- over his back and loins. This
treatment went on for about two
hours, and then the officer departed.
ordering his men to 'let the dog lie"
where he was. Schmidts comrades,
however, carried him to the hospital,
where, of course, 1t was proved that
the man was really Ill.
In June Schmidt was released from
further military duty and Captain
Carl was shortly afterwards brought
before court martial and sentenced
to ten days "Stuben-arrest" or con-
finement to quarters. Protest being
raised against this light sentence the
court reconsidered its decision and
extended the sentence to fifteen days
confinement to quarters.
A storm of public indignation has
been aroused by the case and by the
ridiculously inadequate sentence
passed upon the guilty officer, and 1t
is highly probable that further de-
ve1opments will ensue.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-23
c., 3. q q. RAILWAY CO.

Trains leav, from Union Depot
Berths and tickets. Fifth and John.
son streets.
South Bound.
no. 8. st. Louis and south,
iedvcS -. - lS:4b Am
No. IL. st. Louis and Kan
sas City and west, south.
ieSVee ................. 6.bO am
mo. =. Quincy. Hannibal q
st Louis. arrive . :15 ?. M
leaves ......... ......... 1920 pm
mo. 10, Quincy and Hanni-
bal. arrives .............. s:z5 pm
NO. 10 leaves ........ S:e6 pm
Moth Bound.
NO. Z. Chicago. St Paul
and points west. leaves :. 2:35 en-
No. IL. Chicago, ST. Paul
and points west. arrives 80. 1885 pm
NO. ID. leaves .......... 1885 IN
mo. 8, Burlington, Chicago
and east. leaves ......... 1855 pm
No l. Burlington. leaves 1886 am
mo. 81. Donnellst.,, c., B. q
X. O.. and North Road
leaves ................. $3.50 pm
NO 90. from Doanellson.
g. B. Z X. c.. & North
Road. arrives ........... 1880 am
mo. !. X. & w. lest. leaves 9.06 am
No. s. Centerville. leaves :. 7.36 pm
mo. 4. from Centerville and
points intermediate. arrives 1:15 pm
mo. 2. from Centerville and
west. arrives ............. $40 pm
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-Laily.
Daily except Sunday.
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Streckfus Steamboat Line
sT. LOUIS 10 sT. PAUL.

ST. LOUIS TO ST. PAUL,
Largest and finest passenger steam.
ers on the Mississippi river.
Str. st. Paul north bound Aug. TIT
and 81. at 1870 p. M.
Str. st. Paul, south bound. Aug. 1924,
Sept. 8, at 1870 p. m.
FiRST-CLASS SERVICE.
Steamer Dubuque leaves Keokuk
for st. Louis every Thursday and
Sunday, 1870 p. m.
Steamer Dubuque leaves Keokuk
for Burlington every Wednesday at
1880 .. ~.
WIN. D. STEELE, AGENT.
Phone, Iowa $50. keokuk. iowa
We open Our ST. Louis-New Orleans
service with our steamer Quincy, leav.
ing st. Louis Sept IA, at 4 p. m.
ISAAC p. LUsk,
Gen. Pass. Agent. ST. Louis.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-23

y suffered intensely after eating
and no medicine or treatment 7 tried
seemed to do any good" writes II. M.
youngsters. Editor OF The Sun, Lake
View, Ohio. THE first few doses of
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Iabiets gave me surprising relief and
the second bottle seemed to give me
new stomach and perfectly good
health For sale by all dealers.
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train 473-Leaves Keokuk. .7:4o an
Train 741-Leaves Keokuk. .2:55 pm
'Train 472-Arrives Keokuk.'.7:4O pm
'Train 470--Arrives Keokuk. .1:05 pm
Local Freight Trains.
'Train 86-Arrives Keoknk. $3.50 pm
'Train s5-Leave Keokuk !. 700 am
daily except Sunday.