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Success.

One OF the commonest mistakes, and one
Of the costliest, is thinking that suecess IL
due to some genius. some magic-some-
thing or other which we do not possess.
Success is generally due to holding on and
failing to let go. There is an old Chinese
proverb which says: with time and pa:
tence the mulberry leaf will become satin"
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Two sententious opin Ions.

Leeaiiz.d rum selling is statutory mur'
der.-H. Clay Bascom. a., .,
intemperance is the egg out OF which Al
vices may be hatched.-St. Augustine.
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RalafiYo Yaluea.

Not all the choices we are called upon
TO make are between an absolute good and
o positive disadvantage. If they were tie
q positive evil, or a positive advantage and
problem of life would be much easier. Ere.
quently we must choose between higher
and a lower good, or between greater and
less advantages. This, indeed, would seem
to involve no perplexity. As between such
alternatives we would say at first sight
that the choice ought to be almost as easy
as between good and bad. And yet it is
not. For one thing, it is often difficult to
tell what will prove to be the higher and
what the lower good, or in which Of two
directions the greater advantage will be
found. In the second place, often hesi.
tation in choosing because the greater ad.
vantage il remote and its realization must
be waited for, and smaller advantage, if
it can be enjoyed at once. seems to many
to be preferable. In addition, there are
the disturbing elements that enter into
our choices from temperament, tastes,
likes, dislikes, sympathies, antipathies-in
short. from what is known rs the personal
equation.-Lutheran Observer.
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Henevolence.

IN creation than . human being replete
with benevolence, meditating in what man
DER he might render himself most accepta'
bic to his Creator BY doing most good to
His creatures.
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Grace OF Courtesy.

The grace of courtesy is not the least OF
life's charms. Nowhere should it grow
richer than the church OF Christ. A smile.
q handshake, kindly spoken greeting, the
sharing of hymn book, invitation to .
seat, such little things as these have often
gladdened an over.burdened heart, led o
life nearer to Christ and been the "cup Of
cold water" delighting the heart Of the
Master, Frightening the life of the recip-
lent and making the soul Of the siver flow
with a consciousness OF having helped the
Christ in His ministry Of love to men,
Charles Fl. Moss.
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Auto Eacina Pannla.

An idea OF the growing popularity Of an
tonobile racing may be had from the fact
that almost 10000 people paid 81 each to
Ohio.
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rha piscipiIna Of Trials.

By patient and loving endurance Of an
noyances we are preparing ourselves grad.
uaily for the discipline of trials.-Dean
Goulburn.
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The assessed value, Of real estate in the
State Of New York, according to the
Board Of Equalization, Is Is, ,l69, $685.
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PiReons Die Of Old Age.
Only 900 pigeons in l,000, 600 die Of old
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"God OF my life" This is further on in
the line of truth. You will notice that
the two preceding expressions are thus put
together. One who is learning OF God is
like a child learning his alphabet. He
knows his letters, but who is there that
knows all the words into which the letters
NAV be shaped, and who has read all the
books which they can %.S make az up; P,. 1t w,. %
Evening star., 1902-03-04
A SERIES OF VAULTS.
To Give More Light for Pension
Office.

A long areaway and an extensive series
of vaults are to be constructed about the
south side of the pension building during
the month of April. Contracts for the con-
struction have just been signed by Secre-
tary Hitchcock and Messrs. Meads &
Reynolds local builders, and the conditions
are that work shall be begun April 1 and
the cost be $4,000.
The purpose of this construction is to
provide added vault space and light for
the basement. At present small lights"
or spaces about a foot wide opposite each
window. afford the only daylight admitted
to the basement. 1t is purposed to build
an area about ten feet deep and eight feet
wide from the western entrance on 9Th
street around the south front of the build
ing to the eastern entrance on 4th street
The vaults will extend away from the build
ing under the park and be as commodious
as the needs Of the building require. They
are to be set apart for ashes, coal, waste
paper and boxed supplies
Evening star., 1902-03-04
NOT A SENATOR PRESENT.
Only President Pro Tenn. Heard tn
Chaplain's Prayer.

When the president of the Senate pro
tenn. raped for order in the chamber this
morning not a single member of that body
was present. Rev DR.. Milburn, the blind
chaplain, began his opening prayer, and
after he had begun Senator Deboe of Ken
lucky appeared at one Of the DOORS He
took in the situation of morning prayer be-
Ing offered in the Senate with only empty
chairs and the pages there. 1t is part of
the duty of the pages to be present during
this exercise. They stand in front of the
first row of senatorial desks with bowed
heads while the chaplain invokes the Di-
vine blessing. AS soon the prayer had
been finished half dozen senator's entered
the chamber. and within ten minutes 25
or 30 of them were present.
This incident recalled the occasion when
Senator Frye, as president pro tenn, called
the body to order when only Senator Platt
of New York was in the chamber.
THE senator from New York will be in
order said Mr.. Frye on that OCCASION as
he took in the humOr of the occasion. To-
day he could not even have called a single
senator to order. Usually there are pres
ent or 10 senators in the chamber at the
time for calling the Senate to order.
Evening star., 1902-03-04
DEATH IN THE ARMY.
Casualties in the Philippines Since the
Latest Report.

The War Department is in receipt OF re-
pof from headquarters, division OF tho
Philippines, giving a list of deaths that
have occurred in that command since laSe
report, dated January 10, or that have not
yet been reported as follows:
Dysentery-Peter Taylor, private, 1. Sth
Infantry, January 13; Edward V. Laboag-
ossire, private, L, Goth Infantry. January
15; Eugene feeling, private, G, I'd Battal-
ion of Engineers, December %; Charles IL.
Shaw. private. D, 2Oth Infantry, January
s.
Drowned, bodies not recovered-John Lip
tok, private. A, 26th Infantry, January "A:
Oscar Skoglund. private. L. Sd Infantry.
January IL.
Drowned, body recovcred-Silas w. Rob
ertson, cook. A, 18th Infantry, January Z.
Jaundice-Benjamin Thomas, private, L.
21st Infantry. January IA.
Result Of G. 8. w. action-John Peter.
son, sergeant, 1, 9Th Infantry, Move m6er =
Result of G. 8. W., action-John fetec
Beagies, private, Hospital Corps. Sep'e
Der g. o <,,.-.
hers. corporal, L, 10th Infantry. Decemr
Ahscess of spleen-Hilton ID. Harris, psf~
vate. l., 18th Infantry, December 20
Evening star., 1902-03-04

the friendly ties and increase the COM
mercial intercourse between your country
and the United States, and l assure YOU
that your efforts will meet with cordia
cooperation. Influenced by this common
purpose, your relations with this govern
ceSsor, cannot fail to inure to the mutual
oenefit and progress of the two countries.
trust Mr.. Minister, that your residence
among us viii! be long and happy one.
On behalf Of the American people and
speaking FOR my own part. / request you to
tender to his excelency the president of
Chlle all good wishes for his personal well
Iafe ana Tor the prosperity of the Chilean
republic.
Large Number Of Callers.
Prior to the assembling of the cabinet
this morning the President received a large
number of callers but most of them were
merely paying their respects. Senators
roster or Washington, kittredge, Gamble
and Bard, Representatives Stephens, Hill.
McCleary, Alexander and Littauer pre-
sented friends and constituents who are
visiting in Washington.
Senator Foster of Louisiana and Repre-
sentative Cushman Of Washington Con-
troiler Ridgely and others talked with the
President on business.
Representative Cushman says the river
and harbOr bill, as reported to the House
is more satisfactory to Washington than
the bill of two years ago.
Young Roosevelt Improving.
Theodore Roosevelt, jr., is improving
steadily and has had no setback Rumors
or turn for the worse are pronounced un-
true. 1t Is thought the young man will be
aDle TO get out in the fresh air before long.
Evening star., 1902-03-04
FLOOD SITUATION AT ALBANY,
Relieved by Breaking Of Ice Gorge at
Stuyvesant.

ALBANY, n. Y, March 4.-The food sit
uation in Albany was much relieved this
morning by the breaking of the ice gorge
at Stuyvesant, which opened passagaway
to the Ice from the upper Hudson and its
tributaries. The water has steadily fallen
since daylight Freezing temperature pre-
vailed over the watershed throughout the
night and this greatly checked the flow Ct
surface water. 1t is still impossible to
operate the trolley lines because Of the
flooding of the power house.
The New York Central is operating un-
der great difficulties and all trains in both
directions are many hours late. The Mo-
hawk division will not be open for a week
Evening star., 1902-03-04
PHILIPPINE TARIFF BILL.
Provisions Of the Measure as Passed
by Both Houses.

Under the Philippine tariff bill as passed
by both houses all taxes are to be paid into
the Philippine treasury. 1t enacts the
tariff promulgated by the commission Sep
tember II, 1901, On goods going into the
Philippines and levies - per cent of the
present rates on Philippine goods coming
into the United States less the export tax
of the islands. Articles coming into the
United States free of duty are exempt
from export taxes in the islands. Carry
ing in foreign vessels between the United
States and the Philippines is allowed until
July i, 1904. The Philippine commission
is authorized to license lighterage vessels.
No person in the Philippines can be con-
victed of treason except by the testimony
of two witnesses.
Evening star., 1902-03-04
NO DAMAGE WAS DONE.
Overflow on the Grounds of Washing.
ton Barracks.

Gen. Gillespie and Col. Lusk of the Engi-
neer Corps visited Washington Barracks
yesterday afternoon to see what effect the
floods in the river had had upon the gov
ernment reservation occupied by the eng!-
neer troops. They were met by Col. Black,
commanding the post, and shown over the
grounds. 1t was found that the only place
where the water had invaded the reserva-
tion was that portion shdrting the banks of
James Creek canal, forming the southeast
ern boundary Of the reservation. The over
flow at that point was not excessive, and
the character of the ground is such that
no damage was done. The improvements
cont emplated at Washington Barracks in
volve raising the grade along the James
Creek canal to a level with the higher por-
tions Of the reservation, and when that is
done 1t Is believed the arsenal grounds will
be above the danger point.
Evening star., 1902-03-04
Personal Mention.

Col. A. G. Widdicombe Of Colorado
Springs. Col. is In the city. He has beer
In New York the past ten days and was q
guest at the Park Avenue Hotel at the
time OF the fire and made narrow escape
He viii be In the city for a few days.
s Mr.. Merritt o. Chance, private secretary
to the Secretary of War. has resumed his
duties at the War Department after visit
OF ten days to st. Louis. where he was
Summoned by the iAness or nus m0tner.
Mr las 81 Fitch has taken apartments
Al the Farragut apartment house at Farra-
c,lt square and street. where he has estab-
lisEcd hts home.
Evening star., 1902-03-04
GEN. ABBOTT HEARD
QUESTIONED IN REGARD TO PAN.
ANA CANAL ROUTE,
Report of Senate Subcommittee
Against Accepting Offer Of the
Company-Legal Complications.

The Senate committee on interoceanic
canals met this morning and heard the tes-
timony Of General Abbott, United States
army, retired formerly chief Of engineers,
and a member of the international board
OF engineers that was assembled in Paris
by De Lesseps to pass upon the question
of the practicability of the Panama canal
project. General Abbott is an advocate of
the Panama canal route to the extent Of
maintaining that it is practicable for the
building Of a canal He was called as a
witness before the committee today upon
the request Of Senator Hanna. The report
of the board of engineers, Of which he was
a member and which met in Paris, was
before the committee, and General Abbott
was questioned concerning 1t. He upheld
the Panama project and replied to various
questions concerning 1t that were put to
him by members of the committee.
Title to the Panama Concessions.
The action by the subcommittee on title
that can be conveyed by the new Panama
Canal Company to the canal property on
the isthmus taken yesterday afternoon is
of the greatest importance. That subcom-
mittee decided to recommend to the full
committee that in their opinion the legal
complications surrounding the offer Of the
the United States should not accept it. The
subcommittee consisted Of Senators Nor
gan, Mitchell, Kntridge, Pritchard, Foster
Oa.) and Turner. All ofthe members of
the subcommittee were present except Sem
ator Pritchard. Senators Morgan, Mitchell,
Foster Ga) and Turner concurred in tie
opinion against the satisfactory nature of
any title that should be passed by the new
canal company. Senator Kfttridge an
nounced that he reserved the right to make
a minority report to the full committee.
This action was taken on the general propo-
sition that the United States could not re-
ceive a satisfactory title to the Panama
property except from the governments Of
France and Colombia. 1t is deemed Of he
utmost Importance that the French govern
ment deal with it's own citizens, 100000 OF
whom are in some way interested in the
obligations Of the old Panama company.
If the French government would act in this
way there could be no ground fer any feel
ing of unfriendliness on the part Of that
government, because of any partthe United
States has in the transacttonsF The Co
operation of the Colombian government ls
regarded as essential in order that the
United States may secured such concession
ary rights as would be ample for not orly
building, but also for it's future control
of the canal.
Evening star., 1902-03-04
NOT A CANDIDATE.
Mr.. Richardson Declines Chairmanship
Of Democratic Committee.

Representative Richardson of Tennessee
chairman Of the democratic congressional
committee, has decided not to be a candi-
date for reelection as chairman of that
committee.
"A multitude Of duties already under
taken will deter me from again taking such
an active part in the campaign" said Mr.
Richardson to Star reporter today. MY
work in the House will engage my atten-
ton until late In the summer, and On top
of that l have my Masonic work"
Mr.. Richardson's successor has not been
decided upon, as the committee has not beer
formed Senator Clark of Montana and
Representative Griggs Of Georgia are prom.
inently mentioned in this connection.
Evening star., 1902-03-04

pared a proposition for an increase Of the
duties and rebate to Cuba some time
ago, also supported the plan for q rebate
and Mr.. Fordney of Michigan, Mr. Minor
of Wisconsin and other members from beet
sugar states read kilograms from their
constituents protesting vigorously against
any direct tariff concession to Cuba. At
IL pm. the conference adjourned until
next Thursday.
Evening star., 1902-03-04
THE COLOMBIAN OUTBREAK.
Troops Ordered to Assist in Defense
of the Capital

Advices from the seats Of war in South
America are meager. Nothing has been
heard Of the reported insurgent naval op-
erations on the coast of Venezuela. But
reports from Columbia show that the gov
ernment is thoroughly awakened to the
formidable character of the revolutionary
outbreak near the capital and that large
body of troops has been hastily ordered
from the north to assist in the defense Of
the capital. This withdrawal may have a
considerable influence on the campaign on
the isthmus Of Panama.
The report came from United States Min
lister Hart at Bogota, and in substance
stated that 5000 of the best soldiers in Co
lombia had reinforced the government
troops near Bogota. Fighting had contin-
ued for some days. but reliable details had
not been received
Evening star., 1902-03-04
GOING TO BOSTON.
Secretary Long and Assistant secre
tary Peirc0

Secretary Long will leave Washington
tomorrow for Boston. where he will be
present at the dinner to be rendered Prince
Henry Thursday by Mayor Collins of that
city. Secretary Long VIII accompany the
princes party on Its departuresfrom Bos-
ton as far as Cambridge
Mr.. Peirce. the third ASSISTANT Secretary
of State. who has charge OF the execution
OF the local arrangements TOR the reception
Of Prince Henry, will leuve washing ton
this evening for Boston to- maiae prepara-
tions for that royal personAxe's visit there.
Evening star., 1902-03-04
CARE OF THE INSANE,
A Deficiency Appropriation Asked fo
the Government Hospital.

A deficiency appropriation of S35, 5000 is
asked in communication transmitted to
the House today by Secretary Shaw from
Secretary Hitchcock for the support of the
Government Hospital for the Insane for
the present fiscal year.
A statement by DR.. Richardson, superIn-
tendent of the hospital, which accompanies
the request, states that the daily average
attendance for the current year will exceed
that Of the year previous by about 134. The
advanced price of many articles Of food is
also given as a reason why more money is
needed. The fresh meat contract alone is
increased $1,000 over last year. In addition
to this it has been necessary to purchase
200 bedsteads, with the necessary bedding
Evening star., 1902-03-04
Launch Of the Barry.

The Navy Department Is Informed by
Neafie & Levy OF Philadelphia that the tor
redo boat destroyer Barry will be launched
at their yard on the 22d instant, and that
the vessel will be christened by Miss Char
lotte Adams Barnes, descendant OF the
officer after whom the vessel Is named.
Evening star., 1902-03-04
scHLEY COURT OF INQUIRY.
To Be Printed With SSbsaegent Pro-
ceedinRs..

The resolution which passed the Senate
providing for the printing of $500 copies of
tho proceedings Of the Schley court Of In
Qufry has been acted on favorably by the
House committee on printing. with an
amendment which will make the document
include the findings OF the court, Admiral
Dewey's opinion. Admiral SehIey's appeal
to the President and the Presidents deci-
sion thereon. The government printer esti-
mates the cost Of tiils pu6lication at &, ,218
Evening star., 1902-03-04
For cleaniue tho streets.

deficiency estinaate ok $N.24e to cover
the cost Of sprinklins. sweeping and clean
Ing streets. avenues ana aIle9s IN the Dis
trict OF Columbaa Tor the rresent fiscal year
was transmitted to the House today by
sioners
Evening star., 1902-03-04
suueryisine Architect Heard.

]. K Taylor. supervising architect Of the
Treasury department. and Wailis H. HIS
OF the same Office were heard this morning.
By the House subcommittee Of the appre-
priations committee on items to be carried
by the sundry civil appropriation bill.
Evening star., 1902-03-04

Advertising is not an expense,
it is an investment; and, if ju-
didously made, no outlay will
yield SO large and so sure a re-
turn. This is the testimony of
wide-awake business men every
where.
Evening star., 1902-03-04
The Presidents Reply.

!. It gives me pleasure to receive from your
hands the letters by which his excellency
the president of Chile accredits you an en-
,voy extraordinary and minister plenipoten-
tentiary near this government.
1t having ever been the aim Of the United
States to foster and strengthen the bonds
Of friendship with the American republics,
am gratified to receive your assurance
that 1t will be your endeavor to maintain
Evening star., 1902-03-04
Greeted by Burst of Music.

A burst of music from brass band her
aided the princes coming, and in few
minutes the "Prince Henry" Of last night
was "Unser Heinrich among an enthusi-
astic congregation Of German-Americans.
Every precaution had been taken for the
safety OF the royal guest. The club had
been rigtdly inspected from basement to
Evening star., 1902-03-04
Today's Cabinet Meeting

The cabinet was In session two and a half
hours today, but it is stated that the length
Of time was not an indica ton of important
business Transacted. 1t is understood that
the most interesting discussion was over
the subject Of Cuban tariff. The Presi-
dent spoke of some of the talks he had had
with senators and representatives recently
and was earnest in the expression of belief
that Congress would take some action be-
fore 1T adjourned in the way of giving relief
to Cuba. The President holds to his posi-
ton of December last, SO fully set forth in
his message, and is confident that the coun-
try wants to see relief given to Cuba. He
has received SO many messages from per-
sons throughout the country approving his
stand that he is satisfied to rest with his
position.
The fact that the President has hope
that action will be had is looked upon by
cabinet members as good sign. The
President has conversed with all the men,
bers of the ways and means committee Of
the House and probably knows more than
any other man what to eventually expect
that committee to do
His Attitude on the Census Bill.
The President talked briefly to his cabinet
about the permanent census bureau bill
that has passed Congress and is now before
him awaiting his signature. He reiterated
his disapproval of the measure as 1t stands
and said that he proposed to discuss some
of the features Of the measure with the
Attorney General. AS Mr.. Knox remained
to lunch with the President 1t is proba BILE
that the subject was discussed fully be-
tween the two men.
The President is seeking information on
the provision Of the bill permitting trans
fers of clerks to the other departments Of
the government and giving them the bene-
fits and protection of the civil service. It
Is said to have been suggested to the Presi-
dent that he sign the bill Immediately and
then regulate the matter Of transfers by
executive order. 1t is possible that the legal
points involved in this course were under
discussion this afternoon. Many sugges-
tions have been made about the bill, but in
the meantime there Is the greatest uneasi-
ness among the employees in the census bu-
reau.
Postmaster General Payne talked to the
cabinet about some incendiary letters re-
Gently sent through the mail. and announc-
ed that the would talk about the matter
with the Attorney General.
The date for the Presidents trip to
Charleston has not been agreed upon. That
and the arrangements for the trip will be
made at an early date.
Yhe prAxidAnt,s RADlv.