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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-12

docks, In Edgewater yesterday. In a
pitched battle which followed, two
railroad detectives were killed and a
dozen men wounded
telegram requesting that the mil
itia be called to quell the disorder was
sent to the acting governir of New
Jersey by General Superintendent
Stone Of the Erie railroad. Mr.. Stone
escaped a storm OF bullets fired by
strikers as he was seeking shelter in
building.
The men killed were:
ANDREW ]. GRAW. 2s, of Bing-
hamton, N. Y. captain Of detectives.
CLARENCE MALLERY. IS. ono Of
Graw's men.
The wounded include: John Ryer-
son Of Jersey City, lieutenant OF detec-
tives; William King. William A.
Woods. Frank A. Brown and William
Hicks.
All these men, like Captain Graw
and Mallery. were doing private de-
tective work for the Erie railroad.
Hicks Is In a hospital wounded 23
times. Brown ana Woods were shot
through the hear. Ryerson In the back
and chest and King in the right ear.
The men hiding behind cliffs and
trees. waited until a scow had dis
charged its cargo Of men brought to
take the strikers places. A volley OF
blank cartridges did not brighten the
ntrikebreakers. who pushed forward
toward the railroad tracks on the coal
wharf.
The men in ambush then left their
hiding places and firing real bullets
attempted to swarm out on the wharf
They were met by the private detec-
tives, who unarmed. except for clubs
engaged In hand-to-hand struggle
A fusillade OF shots brushed the Of
ficers aside and they fled for safety
except the MORALLY wounded Graw
and Mallery. The strik ebreakers un-
der q fire Of bullets, fled along the
shore OF the Hudson and concealed
themselves in the woods Of the pal
lisades.
Three hundred employees. foreign
ers. Of the susquehanna, which the
Erie controls, quit work Monday de-
manding : wage increase Of five cents
an hour. Officials OF the railroad
would not grant the increase
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-12

stockholders are preparing to pool their
interests in New York With the inten-
ton Of preventing It from passing into
the hands Of the Union Pacific. The
Union Pacific owns less than 80 per
cent Of this stock. The Central Pa
cific is tho keynote In the present SIT
uation. Portland viii benefit most II
tho Union Pacific loses 1t. IN that
event It Is almost certain that the
Union Pacific will divert all It's Orien-
tai traffic to Portland, which will re-
suit in the operation of regular
steamship service between Portland
and the Orient.
Use Ogden Gateway.
This plan would give tho Union Pa
cific the haul on its transcontinental
traffic from its eastern termini-
Omaha and Kansas City-to Portland
Were 1t to continue using the Ogden
gateway It would be compelled to pay
a rival road for handling It between
Ogden and San Francisco.
Should, however, the Union Pacific
be successful In its fight for retention
Of the Central Pacific the Orienta,
traffic would continue to move as al
present-througn San Francisco.
AS a matter Of convenience and to
save operating expenses 1t is proposed
now to merge the three roads and
place them under one executive head
The Short Line already is under the
direct management of the Union Pa
cific, A. L. Mohler being president Of
both companies.
While the executive offices Of the
auditing department Of the O.-W r
& N. company probably would be
transferred to Omaha, convenience Of
conducting the business would force
them to maintain heavy operating
engineering and legal departments in
Portland,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-12

County Superintendent Tells
Of Work Done During
the Past Year.

Miss Ivy NJ. Wilson has submitted q
report. % county superintendent to
Miss Grace Shepherd, the state super
|intendent, on the work done during
the past year by the Ada county rural
|schools.
She reports that SIX new school
buildings have been erected In tho
county during the past two years and
that each one Of them 10 making prep
arations to become the social center
Of the community. They arc building
auditoriums and putting In adjustable
partitions in such a way that they
can be taken out for special enter
tainments
Twenty eight districts are using
their buildings for general meetings.
parent meetings, sessions of the moth
ers'. circles, and other general conven-
lions. Nine districts have organized
motherr circles for tho discussion Of
matters that relate to child welfare
Many improvements Made.
Improvements are being made In
many OF the districts in the methods
Of heating and stoves are being rap
idly replaced by furnaces while others
are planning to make improvements
Of the same kind. Eighteen districts
have established fountains while IN
tho others Individual drinking cups are
required. Material advancement has
| been made in all of the districts in
the way Of playground Improvement
Fourteen districts have bought teeter
boards. turning poles, swings and
basketball outfits ana have placed
them on the grounds for tho children
Of the schools. The Star school has
even gone beyond this and has estab-
lished regular gymnasium for the
children Of district No. 20.
The teachers and pupils Of tho dis
tricts should be given credit for these
says, for they have schemed and
planned to raise money for the pur-
chase Of the improvement on the
grounds. A total Of $52s.75 has been
raised in IL districts for the better
ment Of the conditions either in the
buildings or on the grounds.
A large number of trees have been
planted in all of the districts Of the
county and a great deal of shrubbery
and plants have been set out during
the year.
| Tho Industrial Feature.
Great improvement has been made
in the industrial features Of rural edu-
cation. Potato clubs, sewing circles,
cooking classes and other things OF
the kind have been established In
many Of the districts during tho past
year. The children Of the county
have won large number Of prizes at
the state fair for their work in the
school and have manifested that the
plan has been working success. The
superintendent closes her report with
the statement that the county is Just
ly proud Of the work that has been
done and realizes that 1t is only be-
ginning of what will be done in the
next few years.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-12
Mrs. Lyons Case Continued.

San Francisco. Dec. 12.-Haggard
and worn, Mrs. Vivian Lyons, former
wife of William c. Lyons, the Denver
politician, appeared in the police court
today to answer to the charge Of hav-
ing shot and seriously wounded Rob-
ert ]. Widney. Los Angeles real estate
broker, in her apartments in a hotel in
this city week ago. A motion for the
reduction of the bond which was placed
at $4,000 by the court several days ago
was denied. Pending Widney's conva-
lescence. the case was continued a
week. Widney's condition continues to
improve and 1t is thought he will be
able to leave the hospital within two
weeks.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-12
s'eirls! Girls! We
Can All Stop Wear.
Ing Dress Shields! y
Use PERsPI.No. rs a Marvel.

Wet, rolled-up, stiffened dress
shields--dresses faded and stained by
excessive arm-pit Precipitation. are
now a thing Of the past. No matter
how hot indoors or out. whether
clothing is light or heavy, IL you use
the wonderful powder PERSPI-NO
wherever there II excessive perspira-
ton that II unnatural you will be
Just ~ fresh. dry and cool - on the
back Of your hand. You'll be a. sweet
az . May morning. Nothing on earth
like It, too, for removing all body and
Precipitation doors. 1t isn't greasy,
hair cumming creaM. it's . powder.
A free powder pad in each boz.
PERSPI-NO, sold at drug and de-
partment stores. 25c box. pr sent on
receipt OF price by The Psrspo Co..
Chicago. III.
For sale and recommended by Chas.
u JOY = Co.: McCrum = Deery;
Overland Pharmacy Co. Adv.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-12
Beautiful Hair, . Joy Persver.

II you have . beautiful head Of hair,
try to keep 1t. II you have not. try to
get It. Meritol Hair Tonic keeps the
scalp clean. promotes . healthy growth
Of beautiful hair. and keeps II sofx and
store Adv. = Tn
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-12
Initiative.
Trom Judge)

Canada's adoption Of Thanksgiving
day is . reminder that the Dominion
IL an esteemed neishbor that might we'll
initiate this country In some other
things.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-12
The Skin and Not tho Blood.

Until recently It has been q gen.
orally accepted theory that eczema
was disease Of the blood. Scientific
Investigations have taught us that
eczema is positively a skin disease
and durable through the skin alone
Meritol Eczema Remedy is applied d.
rectly to the diseased skin, the ef-
feet Is marvellous and its results per-
manent. Do not delay trying Meritol
Eczema Remedy. Whitehead's Drug
Store. T. Til. Adv.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-12

. wonder to draw out all those acid
poisons that sag down into the legs and
feet. TIZ shriyeis a hard corn into
nothing. drives away bunions, reduces
your feet to fit your shoes and enables
You to run like . deer or stand and drill
like a soldier. Get q box Of TIZ. rs
cents, at any druggist. department or
general store, or send to Walter Luther
Dodge 4 Co.. 1928 9. Wabash Ave-, Chi
cagc. H., for free trial package. Not
70 try TIZ H. to invita- misery. Don't
waste time with substitutes ADV.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-12
Written on Faces
Tired, Aching Feet
A TlZ Foot Bath 10 One Of the Joys of
Living.

A Free Trial Package Proves II.
No comfort anywhere. Swollen feet
rob the day of all its sunlight. But it's
q TlZ foot bath tonight. Tomorrow is
all smiles and leet-footedness. TIZ is
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-12-12
Not So.
(From Judge)

"Say. pa?"
what Is IT."
Does a man have to belong to the
union In order to labor under q delu-
sion?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-06
Sufragists and Bombs.

Nothing further has been heard OF
the attempt Of the militant sufrragists
Of London to coerce the government into
adopting a 'votes-for-women" program
by means Of interference with the malls.
and II Is to be assumed that the police
guardianship of the post boxes has been
30 strict since the first outrages were
committed that there has been no chance
for further work In that line. Possibly
the plan has become only suspended, to
be renewed when the government re-
lakes Hs vigilance. Meanwhile a far
more sinister threat Of violence Is made.
It Is now reported that at recent meet
Ing a decision was reached to use bombs
inside and outside of the house of COM
mons in the event Of the refusal Of the
government to incorporate woman SUI
frage In the franchise bill which is soon
to be offered as part of the ministerial
program. This statement as yet lacks
confirmation. and 10. of course, subject
to denial. But 1t 10 not beyond belief.
The campaign Of the militant suffragists
Of England has been conducted in sucn
q manner a. to Justify the belief that
such q move would be decided upon
sooner or later. There Is little difference
between the wholesale smashing Of win
dows ia the shopping district and the
use Of dynamite In the houses of parlia.
ment. as regards intent and degree OF
lawlessness When two women tried
to set fire to Dublin theater as part
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-06

If hearings before the ways and means
committee are liberal In number and
open. the tarin bill or bills presented to
The next House will escape one criticism
which injured In q measure the Wilson
OIL Of 1894.
That bill was witdly characterized
oy the Washington correspondent Of the
New York Tribune-the late MAI. selden
n. Clark-as ''the dark lantern BILL" and
the name stuck. II had been prepared
in private room In the basement Of the
Capitol by the majority members Of the
ways and means committee. whose only
object was to provide against useless In
terrupuons. They felt themselves in
possession Of information enough to per-
form their task, and 20 invited little
from the outside. They secured some.
but did not cater. so to say. to the bust
ness interests to be affected. Those IN
forests did not know the full scope OF
the democratic purpose in revising the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-06

OF the for-women' crusade 1t was
plain that an utterly revolutionary spirit
prevails on the part Of certain section
Of these agitators. The muttlation OF the
mails, while not dangerous to life. 10
nevertheless an act of positive defiance
to organized government. and 1t will
not be at all surprising If 1t proves
true that the radical suffragists have
actually determined to meet with acts
Of destruction the governments refusal
to incorporate their project In its legis-
Iative proposals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-06

Mckinley law until Chairman Wllssa re-
ported to the open House.
The men who drew that ill-starred
measure were William Wilson of West
Virginia. Benton McMillin of Tennessee.
Henry G. Turner of Georgia. A. B. Mont
gomery Of Kentucky. ]. r. Whiting of
Michigan. Bourke Cochran OF New York.
Moses T. Stevens of Massachusetts. Will
liam j. Bryan of nebraska. c. r. Brock
inridge of Arkansas. w. D. Bynum of
Indiana, and John C.. Tarsney OF
Missouri. A good list, well arranged as
to geography. theory and practical
knowledge Of business. Wilson and Cock
ran and Bryan were full Of theory and
eloquence, while Stevens and Whiting
were business men with full knowledge
of success in the business walks.
Somehow the idea prevails that the
Wilson bill as 1t left the House was
perfect In form and an absolutely faithful
redemption Of the tariff plank Of the
latest democratic platform. But 1t was
not. On the contrary. 1t was full of pro-
lection duties. juggled this way and that;
and q number of tariff reformers not In
Office criticised 1t openly and severely.
Henry Watterson was of the number;
and what he has since said about the
performance when discussing the tarin
has been what in the vernacular Is call
ed a plenty.
The truth. as every experienced poll
tician knows. is that the opponents OF
protection have always when successful
at the polls been embarrassed by the
plentitude Of the promises made in get
ting office. They have always Numbered
too loudly in the index. They found In
1894 they had done so. They are des-
tined to make the same discovery next
spring. Chairman Wilson and his lieu
tenants simply fell down" with an inn
possible task. Can Mr.. Underwood and
his lieutenants do better? If protection
could be disposed of by word of mouth
what an easy time its enemies would
now have!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-06
The Lincoln Memorial.

The President having laid before Con-
gress the final recommendations OF the
Lincoln memorial commission. looking to
the construction Of temple memorial
at the western edge Of Potomac Park
alongside Of the river, the matter should
be taken I'D for consideration and nnal
APPROXIMATION without further delay.
Much time has been spent In considering
the best form for the national tribute to
the war President. and the commission.
after painstakingly examining many de-
signs, has agreed upon one that will un-
doubtedly make not only for the enrich
ment of the capital. but for national ap-
probation Of the merits and services OF
Lincoln.
Naturally, those who have favored other
projects will feel disappointed at the fall
ure of those plans to win approval OF the
memorial commission. Those who have
advocated a boulevard between Washing
Ton and Gettysburg will perhaps still feel
that the plan has not received adequate
consideration. Proponents Of the project
Of a great unitarian institution here In
Washington such as a hospital will not
be entirely content with the decision to
symbolic the national feeling for Lincoln
n purely artistic structure. Advocates
IF other sites than Potomac Park may
still take issue with the findings Of the
Body to which the matter has been FORM
ally referred and which now finally re-
ports. But these disappointments should
1ot be permitted to operate now to cause
further delay in the execution Of the
plan. A patriotic desire to witness the
execution of the Lincoln memorial project
should overweight all other considerations.
The decision of the commission is sub
iect to one criticism. however. that does
not initiate against the merits of the
plan which 1t favors. 1t is to be regretted
hat in conjunction with the proposal for
temple structure on the banks Of the
river in Potomac Park the commission
lid not strongly urge the construction
Of memorial bridge to Arlington, to
symholize in the most eloquent manner
the reunion of the sections for which
Lincoln strove and died. There is more
han sentiment In this suggestion, which
mas been pending for many years. A
bridge Is needed at this point, to give
iirect access to the national cemetery at
Arlington and to afford direct and con-
'enient means OF approach to Virginia
md to Mount Vernon. 1t would, more
Wer. render the memorial itself more &C
:essible and bring 1t into intimate reIa-
ions with the people A bridge across
he Potomac at this point would be used
~ great numbers of tourists who now, in
'isiting Arlington and Fort Myer, go by
mother route 1t would constitute the
connecting parkway link between the Po-
'omac parks on the north and south
ranks Of the river. The conjunction Of
he bridge and the memorial. blending
nto perfect harmony of significance.
would most effectively perpetuate the
memory Of the martyred President and
simultaneously meet an actual need OF
'oday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-06
The Rear Train Was Too Close. y

In The Stars telegraphic report of the
ear-end collision near Dresden. Ohio the
,ther night. which caused the death of
eleven and the serious injury of FIVE
others. occurred the following paragraph:
"A Cincinnati and Muskingum Valley
passenger train was following a Cleye-
and. Akron and Columbus division pas
'enger on the single track between Trim
Way and GAINESVILLE. The engine OF the
after broke down and a trainman was
sent to flag the Cincinnati and Muskin-
gum Valley train. but the latter was too
lose"
Why was the following train too close
Was the block signal system not work
ng or was 1t disregarded? Is there, in
act. block signal system in operation
IN this one-track branch railway? II the
hgnal system was working right and yet
the engineer Of the second train ran into
IN already occupied block. how did II
aappen that 1t could get 50 close that a
1agman. going back the regulation dis.
.ance. could not check 1t in time? Or
Hid the fagman go back the regulation
distance?
These are questions that should be
lsked categor1cally by some authority
preferably a prosecuting official. with q
new Of fixing the criminal responsibility
:or this so-called accident. II q prosecu.
ION follows. OF higher officials In case the
abroad equipment Is deficient. or OF oper.
Gttves In case Of disobedience of orders
~ neglect Of duty. some good may be
lone fer the public safety. But IL after
: posfunctoyy Investigation the blame Il
Saguely nxed upon an individual withou,
ater punishment. eleven moro lives viii
aave been sacrificed without advancing
the standard OF railroad security.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-06
Mining Stock.
rom the st. Louis Republic

The American Mining Congress, which
has been in session in Spokane, will do
the American people substantial serv-
Ice II 1t carries to completion its plans for
protecting the investor In mining stock
1t has taken the first step in this direction
by appointing a committee to study the
subject and prepare a model law which
will, 1t may be presumed, be offered to
the states for adoption. No law will ever
make investments in new mining ventures
safe. The risks and uncertainties of the
business are SO many that it must remain
largely speculative; but it ought to be-
possible to put check upon conscience
less exploitation Of properties known by
the promoters to be worthless.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-06

In any reference to Gov. Blease, SYM
pathy should always be expressed for the
people Of South Carolina. That the man
Is unworthy Of his Office Is so patent. that
even those who supported him for 1t
should be acquitted. until they personally
speak otherwise, Of an Endorsement OF
many Of his outgivings and performances.
AS for those who opposed him at the
polls. they have since been justified in
that stand In every way. The governor
chair in no other state In the Union has
ever been occupied by a man so little as
sociable with the responsibilities attach
ing to 1t.
But for arguments sake. II argument
is necessary to overthrow applause OF
murder and promised protection Of MUIR
derers. a case may be cited from the re-
cent annals of South Carolina which
shows the extreme danger to commu-
nifty Of all that Gov. Blease advances.
A couple of years ago. in a fashionable
winter colony in that state patronized
largely by northern people. a woman OF
the highest social position-the wife OF
one of the northern colonistscwas at
tackled at home at night and dangerously
wounded. Great excitement and indigna-
ton followed. and this was increased by
a report that a negro was seen running
away from the premises soon after the
occurrence.
1t was assumed at once that the un-
mentionable crime had been the object OF
the attack; and, undoubtedly, If a negro
had been caught anywhere near the
premises, and under questioning had be-
come confused in his statements about
his movements, a lynching would have
resulted. But no providers Of either color
were discovered, and an investigation was
begun on lines Of system and regularity.
Then came the surprise. The husband
of the Woman-a man OF wealth and
prominence-was accused. and after a
time indicted. He denied the charge with
vehemence, but the indictment stood as
a rebuke to the suspicion first entertained
that a negro was the offender. and that
the object was rape. The matter has
never been cleared up.
Now let US suppose a negro caught and
lynched. Would not that act very likely
have ended the case? Would it not have
been assumed that the lynchers had got
the right man.? Who would have busted
himself under the Jurisdiction Of Gov.
Blease to bring to punishment men who
had lynched a negro accused Of an at
tempt at such an offense? Nobody. The
blood of an innocent person shed by vio-
lence would have sufficed, excitement and
curiosity would have been allayed, and
tho crtminal-who IL still unknown-would
have been safely shielded from all fear
Of punishment.
Lynchers lynch the law; and the officer
Of the law, high or low. who winks at or
openly encourages their performances
commits q crime against the state, and
should be deposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-06
CONSUMPTION in Great Britain,
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

from the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
With small volunteer army and an in
efficient militia Great Britain depends al
most wholly upon her magnificent navy
to make good her claim of European
supremacy. Now British statesmen OF
all parties are coming to the conclusion
that navy. no matter how imposing.
cannot compensate for the lack OF an
army. None Of these statesmen, how
ever, Is brave enough to come out In
favor Of a CONSUMPTION law. The very
word transcription enrages the British
masses. The party that would father
such a measure would meet with swift
and severe punishment at the polls. The
party leaders probably recognize that con-
scriptiOn is inevitable, but they are post
pOnlng the evil day as long as possible.
Perhaps the actual imminence OF war
would bring about a union of all parties
and thus solve the problem.