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The Washington times., 1902-04-30

pass per sonal bill introduced in
would, my opinion, grievous mistake, and
pose great injustice upon people Washington
species of confscation
The Board Of Trade has officially placed
record opposed to personal tax, that is
dnarily understood believe organizations
rule, also OPT taxation. rich
prosperous country entirely unnecessary
Europeanize methods of taxation which,
oppressive, inqusoria and unjust amounting persecu
tionand burden heavy that they large portion
the people, Industrious, becoming
thrifty
There is class of personal that might well be
is in fact, impartial all All imposed should be
of character equal burdens fairly
by all property holders that pact
cal and cannot cunningly and Intentionally be avoided
1t is well known that. under personal law like the
proposed, the strictly conscientious will make
curate returns while equally and better able will
studiously make in statements If they make
all; the injustice of the law-axng the honest only
wish to that, in opinion, the for i'm
posing burdens the of the District OF
Columbia well taken. In the place additional
upon real property shape of licenses ETC. to
should by
ing perfect equalization but by principles
adopted for The District Of Columbia in these
respects however will favoraby with
this country
The Washington times., 1902-04-30
Ladies String Quartet.

The last concert of the Ladies' String
Quartet this evening, at the Washington
Club. 1710 I Street, will be brilliant
event. The artistic standard established
by the young ladies' in their previous
concerts has been a surprise to music
patrons. and the program this evening will
give them an opportunity to show their
further development in ensemble and solo
work. Mrs. Kitty Slosson- Mason will
sing
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All the Way From Hawaii.

Hon. W. o. Smith. former attorney gen.
eral of Hawaii. is a guest Of the Shore
ham, having come to Washington on pro-
fessional business.
I'VE were glad, indeed" said he. ito
learn OF the Presidents decision to retain
Governor Dole In office. The appointment
Of any other man, no matter how suit
able. would have been a blow to the best
interests of the islands. Hawaii is fairly
prosperous. but among the things most
essential to its welfare is the speedy con-
struction Of cable line to the United
States. Our citizens are deeply concerned
in this. and hope that II the Government
is not now prepared to construct cable.
that Congress will authorize Mr. John w.
Mackay to build at the earliest possible
time"
The Washington times., 1902-04-30

The deficiency has been created by the extension OF
making taxpayers pay the whole
rary the provs of the organic act of 1878. The
real property and by a per-
sonal imposed the cost of general improvements
which Generations will hardship and
simple
extraordinary expenses should be provided for by
by funds advanced By the General
half of which be charged to the District Of
Columbia which a fair interest should be paid
The property holders of the District should be required
pay and reasonable toward derayng
expenses improvements
less people would doing their share more.
The Government should pay half. according law
promptly and faithfully, do the Any
ordinary for improvements, have said before
should be either by a bond OF
funds The is convenient and
the least expensive both the District
governments.
II is opinion that general improvements be
carried successfully other basis and the
Congress srasps the truth of this proposition,
smoothly legislation and appropriations will be made
District provided for proper necessary
provements accomplished.
The passage of the personal bill its present
shape would be serious blow the District of Columbia
that should be inflicted.
bers of Congress would permit injustice
the District of Columbia fuller and
standing the certainly
edy
The Washington times., 1902-04-30
Ignorant of Sugar Trust Officers.

II has been said in general and some
what loose conversation in Wall Street
and in Washington for many years that
the sugar trust has strong influence in
From some Of the comment, 1t would
have been entirely reasonable to assume
that a great many Senator's must have a
complete and accurate knowledge of ey-
erything connected with the American
Sugar Refinery Company.
An amusing alibi was proven by num-
her of Senators Of the Cuban Committee
at their meeting yesterday. The ques-
ton Of calling on officers of the trust to
testify came up and IL was decided that
this step should be taken.
Not a member of the committee could
remember, If he had ever known, the
name OF any officer of the company ex-
cent President Havemeyer One Senator
mentioned Mr.. Searles. but he was after
ward informed by a newspaper man that
this gentleman has not had any connec =
ton with the company for two or three
wears. and that he was declared bank
rupt n short time ago.
II was decided by the committee that
the first part of its investigation Should
be devoted to learning the names o. the
officers Of the company.
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WHY | PREFER THE STAGE TO THE PULPIT.
By Rev. HERBERT Belts Who Is the Villain Drama
"E1uman Hearts,"

"If things could be arranged so that
all immoral plays, or plays Of ques-
tionable character, could be done away
with. and only those produced that
teach a strong moral lesson. then the
actor of necessity would be the great
est exponent and teacher Of good
morals of the age in which he lived"
The Washington times., 1902-04-30
Senator Platt Knows News"

Senator Plat of Connecticut says that
he has learned one great truth about the
newspaper business after many years Of
reading them.
A number Of newspaper men went in to
see him after the meeting of the Commit
tee on Cuba yesterday to learn what had
been accomplished toward the Teller in
vestigation. Senator Platt made a very
brief statement regarding the proposal to
call President Havemeyer and others Of
the sugar trust, and 1t was suggested to
him that a little more detail would be ac-
ceptable. as e column story on the subject
would be desired by the newspapers.
Mr. Plat smiled quizzically at the news
paper men a moment. and then told Of
his great truth.
THE newspapers are not interested in
anything that is completed. You want
column about subject that has not yet
developed, but when looked In the news
papers this morning to see what they said
about the agreement on the Chinese ex-
clusion bill I could find almost nothing"
The newspaper men agreed with him.
The Washington times., 1902-04-30

THE stage and the church are be-
coming united. The old-time theory
that actors are a bad lot is simply
a prejudice that is fast dying out. The
stage. primarily, had it's origin in the
church. SO it will simply return to its
fold"
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Governor Murphy of New Jersey.

At the New Willard is Gov. Franklin
Murphy. chief executive of New Jersey
Governor Murphy smilingly denied that
his visit here had anything to do with
State or national matters. the only object
Of his coming. was. he said. to attend the
meeting of the Sons of the Revolution
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An Interesting Guest.

An interesting guest at the Arlington
is Mr.. James A. woolson, who is promi-
nently identified with the mercantile and
banking interests of Boston.
MY partner" said he. lis William Claf-
lin, one OF the four living ex-governors
Of Massachusetts,. The others are Messrs.
Boutwell,. Long. and Bracket.
Cautiously enough. Massachusetts had
seven governors who were born in the
same year, 1918. and of these Messrs.
Boutwell, and Clafiin are alive and enjoy
ing fairly good health. Governor Bout
well, at the advanced age Of eighty-four,
takes an active interest in politics. and
his anti-expansion views are well known.
He can make as strong speech today
as ever. Mr.. Clafin retains his interest
In politics. but has ceased to figure in
the list OF active partisans.'
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CURRENT PRESS COMMENT.
An Unanswered Question.

Buffalo Express-Congress is very i'm
partial in sending out the speeches of
members of both parties for campaign
purposes. but why should the Government
pay the cost OF this distribution?
The Washington times., 1902-04-30
In Tow of a Steady Tug.

Omaha World Herald-Interest in the
question Of how big splash the new Gu
ban ship OF state will make when she
strikes the water is subdued by the
knowledge OF the fact thaA she is TO be
q vessel in tow.
The Washington times., 1902-04-30
Setting a Good Example.

philadelphia Evening Bulletin-About
40 600 Porto Ricans. out Of a population OF
900 600. are said to be contributors TO the
Mckinley memorial fund. How many
states in the Union can show an equal
percentage Of donors for this purpose?
The Washington times., 1902-04-30
The indianapolis Convention.

1.-The magnificent, enthusiastic and har-
monious State convention that We had in
Indianapolis last week was an occasion
to be remembered. and the sturdy Repub-
licans OF Hoosierdom who took part in
1t rejoiced," said that well-liked gentle
man and useful legislator. Hon. Jesse
Overstreet. last night at the Ebbitt.
II was glad to be there to witness the
fine exhibition of party strength and
loyalty. In fact, / think Indiana has set
the pace for its sister Republican States
this year, and the others will have to
move at a lively gait to overtake as
Another exceedingly pleasant incident
of my visit home was the commemoration
of General Grants birthday by the Column
bia Club. The speakers included Repre-
sentatives Cousins. Sherman. and Black
burn. and Judge Grosscup, Of Chicago.
II was a delightful symposium. All the
speeches were excellent. and Mr.. Cousins
tribute to the great commander was a
masterpiece fully sustaining his reputa-
tion as one of the truly eloquent men OF
this day"
The Washington times., 1902-04-30
Striking Back.

Boston Herald-Now comes the retail
story report that the cattle men out on
the prairies have agreed to go without
silk hats for thirty days on account OF
the advance in prices by the Eastern hat
tvusf
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Afraid of the Water Cure.

baltimore American-From the nervous
ness of the European nations, they seem
10 be gloomily anticipating the time when
they will all be American colonies.
The Washington times., 1902-04-30
Very Much Like His Father.

Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph - Gen.
Fred Grant has brought in the last Samar
chief, after fighting it out on that line all
winter
The Washington times., 1902-04-30
None Needed.

Cleveland Plain Dealer--It is crafty
ing 10 note that along with the other
items required for the renovation OF the
white House no whitewash is mentioned.
The Washington times., 1902-04-30
Entertained at Tea.

Mrs. Arnold Hague entertained at tea
yesterday in compliment to Miss Anna
Chaplin, whose engagement to Mr.. Ernest
Howe. Mrs. Hague's son, was recently
announced.
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.UBsCRIPTIoN RATES TO OUT OF TO

ANY person who buy the Morning. Afternoon Sunday
Iuuoh OF The Times Washington
"n on railroad trains, elsev here will notifying
uohse OF The Times Tenth and S Washington D. C..
The Washington times., 1902-04-30

Mr.. f. B. jefferson left yesterday for
Harper's Ferry, to attend the funeral OF
his mother. Mrs. r. l.. jefferson, of Boil
var Heights, W. Va.
The Washington times., 1902-04-30
At Home on Saturday.

Mrs. Bryant and her daughter. Mrs.
Watson. will be at home Saturday, from 8
until o'clock. for the last time this sea-
sen, at 2020 Columbia Road.
The Washington times., 1902-04-30
Personal Notes About
Washington People.

Miss Auda 3. Duttera, of Gettysburg
Pa, is visiting Mrs. Clarence A. Proctor
Of 1915 G Street.
The Washington times., 1902-04-30
Dinner Invitations Recalled.

Representative MorrelI recalled his din
ner invitations for last night and this
evening, owing to a death in his family.
The Washington times., 1902-04-30

The ladies of Ascension Church will
give a luncheon and sale of useful and
| fancy articles today from noon until 10
o'clock this evening in the Sunday school
room of the church.
The Washington times., 1902-04-30

Messrs. J. f. Stevens and Francis Doran
are home from their trip to Porto Rico.
Mr.. Tom Shields, who accompanied them
stopped at Tampa, Fla. TO visit friends.
The Washington times., 1902-04-30

Maurice F. Holmes is confined to his
home with rheumatism. and is unable to
perform his official duties.
The Washington times., 1902-04-30
lNJUSTICES OF A PERSONAL TAX
IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA


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The Washington times., 1902-04-30
DOINGs IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY.

Inspector General Breckenridge Enterains Distinguished
Guests at a Memorable Social Occasion.
Unique Reception Honor of Six Ogenaran Ladies at the Home of
Mrs of Early Years of the NatonRepe
sentative MorreU Recalls Invitations Dinner
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-09-13
UNCLE BILL.

My Uncle Birs the bestest man at you
most ever met,
An he's told me a heap OF thlngs-I
amt forgot 'em yet;
An some OF ems so wonderful at |
don't hardly know
An yet for sure they must be right,
cause Uncle Bin said so.
Uncle Bill, he says at when a boy is
very, awful good.
An don't do nothin he oughtnt 10, an
everything he soud,
They put him in museum, an label
him "Bewarel
This comes OF early ple-eat -hel" You'll
never find me therel
An then he says the moon Is MORN
a hundred miles away,
M always has four quarters, too, and
not a cent to pay;
An people there are luna-tlcs, an from
their very birth
They spend their time Jest eatin' cheese
an rubberin' at the earth
An Uncle BIZ he told me once q wo-
mans like a rose,
All sweet an fresh an dewey, at on
the home-brush grows.
Made to he loved an cared for-they'd
th0rny too, | GUESS
An when you put 'em somewhere else
they mostly make q mess.
An he told me at Santa Claus lived up
TO the North Pole.
An used II for poker when he stirred
his winter coal.
When summer comes he takes an ak an
drives IL I'm the ground.
An that's the reason, plain enough, the
North Pole amt been found.
An he says. too, at gooseberries we're
not laid by goose
An when man Is very tight Is always
when he's loose;
He says at old black Jason Is the whit
est man he knows:
AT Goldfish make the sea salt an
dandelion blows,
He says n you want milk these days
you've got 20 be a calf
An get Il from hlndquarters-a mis-
take that made me laugh,
or course he meant "headQuarters"-
he said at ! was dull
But, then, YOU know We all expect
calf TO make a bull.
He says a man. 10 get along must have
u. q lot OF sand;
An then he saws q whole lot more at
ADJ can't understand
But | am goin' 10 .'cen right on a.
learnin more. until
Sometimes when ! get big IN know as
much as Uncle Blll
w. II. Pierce.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-09-13
PROPER EDUCATION OF YOUTH.

The Boston Transcript has published
an article which hits on farm educa-
ton in just the right spirit. II advo-
Gates the disposal of all the medieval
ism which Is now thrust upon the chill
dren In city schools, and Is invading
the country schools, In the way of pho
tographs Of old masters and master
pieces of architecture. Instead of these
things II would have the children sur
rounded with matters OF everyday life,
and have their eyes opened to the APP
probation of what beautiful things ma
ture furnishes at hand, The writer
saws; 'The average child has very
vague appreciation Of medieval arohi-
lecture or of classic sculpture, or OF
paintings OF various historic periods.
But the picture of brilliantly plumed
bird or an animal, or cluster or roses
or n bunch of grapes--these are OBJECTS
of beauty which are, within the reach OF
the chld's appreciation, and which con-
tain interests with wide possibilities
In order to appreciate later In life the
art which records the beautiful and
true, IL Is necessary to train the youth
full faculties In the school OF nature
This we believe to be thoroughly sound
doctrine, especially as applied to our
country schools, Education should be-
gin with the thlnsg near at hand and
most familiar In no case should 1t
be begun with implying TO the child
that the inherently beautiful must be
sought for In some remote country or
remote age. Let the people demand a
more rational eduI lion for their chill
dren. II our colleges insist on finding
classics only In Greece, we must insist
on finding them here at home, One
consequence OF thise false system Of
education is seen in the tendency TO de-
preolate Longfelow and Whittier and
| other writer's who express the national
| life and spirit. Let as have fewer
| gowns and medieval displays and more
| common sense.
The reports OF state superintendent
| Of public schools show that by far the
| larger part of children drop out with
| the secondary schools. The complaint Is
| made that this Keeps education at "a
| low tension. The bulk Of the people still
| know only how to read and write and
| cipher If the demands OF farmers were
| properly met, education would begin
| with the cultivation OF observation, The
| children would be taught to see and 10
hear accurately what Is going on about
| them. When they have become inter.
ested In the neighborhood geology, bot
ahy and entomology, reading and writ
ing will almost entirely take care OF
| themselves. The trouble with our low
| or schools at present is that they take
up the time OF the children with books
instead of things. with learning and
with teaching, instead OF examining
| investigating and comparing. The drift
o, this sort Of education Is toward city
life and away from farm life. There
is no field OF Industry that requires a
keener wider, holder power of investl-
cation than that OF the sgriculturist
Let us insist upon II that our country
schools are biassed in this direction.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-09-13
BEAVER BRANCH B. Y, A.

Beaver. Sept. lO-On Wednesday,
Sept Q, the Beaver Branch Of the b.
Y. A., opened for regular work. this
being the firth academic year.
One hundred and twenty-five students
are now enrolled In the various depart
ments. making by far the largest at
tendance In the history OF the school,
az the time OF year
New students are coming In daily and
prospects are indeed bright for pros
porous school year
AS most Of the rooms now available
have been engaged, II has been decided
TO fit up 20 new ones and work on these
&c now being prosecuted as rapidly as
possible.
Students are enrolled from Beaver,
IRON, Washington, Kane, Garfield, Piute
and Willard counties and each prom
ICES to send good representation 70
swell our numbers.
An Informal party was had In Con-
cert hall Friday evening great many
students and friends being In attend
Gnce.
The regular handshake fsd teachers
reception win be held next Friday
evening.
Mrs. Anderson, mother of Principal
A. b. Anderson, Is here visiting,
The high school building has under.
gone some changes by way of remod
cling some of the rooms which Is APP
preciated by all, as another excellent
class room has been provided and th'
library removed to the first floor.
The Sunday school and Y. l.. and Y
l.. NJ, |. A. were organized on Sunday
and will become prominent factors fol
good In the way Of religious training
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-09-13

Gals and, while they knew he could
not enter the freshman class, they
wanted to help him. Assistant Dean
Whaley of the academy took him, put
him In a bathtub and gave him a new
suit Of clothes and food. rhe boy said
he could not sleep because hs was
thinking about his college education.
He had not slept for nearly three days
and had been hungry for two days.
1t was not until he was installed as
waiter at the French club Of the uni
verslty that he began showing signs OF
precoclty. Nine, Beauvais, the head OF
tn French club, noticed his brightness
and his eagerness to learn.
In four weeks he has learned to read
and write as well as any ordinary pu-
pill in the fourth grade and has sur
prised Nine, Beauyais by speaking
French with ease and fuency.
Prof. Roy b. Keehn Of the academy
and Mr.. Whaley say that the little coal
miner Is wonder" and that he " III
yet carry out his mothers wishes as e
the college education whether he goes
around the world or not. Nine. Bear-
walls has been so much impressed with
John George that she has given him g
permanent me.-WOrcester (Mass.)
Gazette.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-09-13
L. ID. s, UNIVERSITY.

All the classes are now in working
order except the missionary ana KIN
dergarten. which VIII be organized next
Monday.
More than $50 students have regis
tered at the close OF the first week,
as compared with 2S3 for the same per-
iod OF last year.
The dining room for students lunches
was open on "Wednesday and thereafter
II has a larger patronage than II re-
celyed last year
The class IN law meets from to 3
a. m. In the business college building.
One section viii take up Hartman on
contracts; the other will commence
with Benjamn's Principles OF Sales.
This Is the class for the young busi-
ness men and for students Of law TO
take.
The two large rooms now occupied
by the bookkeeping sections have made
this department a model OF convent
ence and beauty and Il marvel OF
thoroughness In the line of practical
business accounting.
The work Of fitting up the chlldren's
kindergarten rooms In the Lion house
has been In progress all week. A new
door has been put into room 2; rooms
| and have been tastefully furnished
and decorated: n plano, tables, chairs,
etc, have been received, along with
a case OF kindergarten materials from
Springfield, Mass. Parents desiring to
enter their children should apply at
once.
The Encouragement and strengthen
ing Of the four year courses, meets
with satisfaction on the part OF the
patrons OF the school, many OF whom
are able to percieve that the quality
of our high school work Is well abreast
OF the best given anywhere In THIS
country. A larger number Of sec0nn
third and fourth year students have
returned this year than ever before,
On Wednesday morning at general
meeting, President Paul spoke to the
assembled students on school duties
and read the advice TO young men CIV
en- In Proverbs, third chapter. Mrs
Maggie Bassett sang There Is sun
shine In my soul" and september
| Visitors are especially invited to at
| tend the Wednesday meeting at 10 am
In Barratt hall.
The night school has already nearl,
| 40 students, about equally divided be-
tween bookkeeping and shorthand
while some take teegraphy and Others
| the work In English Penmanship
| arithmetic, spelling and typewritint
are well patronized. These sessions
last from I to 9 p. m. in the new bust
| ness college building.