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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25
Mr.. RockefelIer's Gift to Y. M. C. A.

Mr. Iohn d. Rockefeller's gift of $4,000
IN the Y. NJ C. A. Of this city, conditional
,non the raising of the full sum of $500, 900
by the LIST of next January, puts that enter
prise upon a most promising financial basis,
and at the same time recognizes in 1t ma
tional character in keeping with the loca-
ton of the institution at the federal capital.
Mr. Rockefeller wisely stipulates that the
remainder of the fund shall be contributed
by other givers than himself, thus putting
a premium upon local sacrifice and activity.
1t is the best sort of philanthropy. MIR.
Carnegie pursues this same policy in the
creation of libraries. which must emplaced
stocked and maintained by the communities
to which he gives buildings. Mr.. Rockefeilers
selection of Washington for this endow-
ment. apparently from among other appli-
cants of the same character, distinguishes
the Districts Y. NJ. C. a. conspicuously and
gratifyingly This fact should inspire the
people of the capital and their visitors to
give literally not only to make up the I'M
mediate deficit in the required building
fund. but to enlarge the usefulness of the
institution in the future. The sum now
needed in the form of popular contributions
is $4,000. and judging from the past sue
cess of those at the head of the enterprise
there will be no difficulty in reaching the
requisite amount by the date named. The
work of collection should be made much
easier by the example afforded by Mr.
Rockefeller. With the fund in hand 1t is
contemplated to provide an association
building which will be a type of the best
in the advantages it will offer to the young
men of the city. Pursued by i'll fortune for
many years. the victim of repeated fires
the association Is now into n
period of prosperity and of unexampled use
fulness to the capital. Every Washington
ian. irrespective of religious views. should
take a deep interest in the work. which is
close to the roots of the welfare of the COM
munity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25
Mr.. Hanna and Mr.. Roosevelt.

Mr.. Foraker stands pat, and Mr.. Hanna
appears to do so. 1t looks like fight to
the finish The argument is with Mr.. For
aker Mr.. Roosevelt Is the choice OF the
Ohio republicans for next years nomina-
ton They admire Mr.. Hanna, and SO
greatly they will instruct for him at the
state convention for another term In the
Senate. BY that means they will get the
full benefit of his name in the campaign.
They are not going to wait until next win
ter to signify their preference. upon the
proposition that meanwhile Mr.. Hanna
might make a mistake of some kind and
by that time be "a dead one" Mr.. Hanna
himself is for Mr.. Roosevelt and has ma
terially assisted in creating the Roosevelt
sentiment that exists in the buckeye state.
AS therefore, both men stand approved,
the one for further service in the Senate.
the other for further service in the White
House, why not put the seal of that APP
prevail on both at the same time? The
proposition seems fair and logical.
Mr.. Hanna's judgment, while good, is not
infallible The case of the slaves pension
bill shows how greatly even so shrewd and
successful a man may sometimes err. He
introduced that measure "by request" He
did not in plain terms declare himself on
the subject but it was understood In con-
gressionaI circles that he was not in favor
of the proposition. By merely presenting
the bill in the Senate he gave 1t the use OF
his name and schemes for collecting money
for pushing it, in Congress have been
founded falsely on his prestige. How many
ignorant negroes In the south have been
led to believe that Mr.. Hanna is supporting
that bill is matter of opinion, but the
number must be large.
And now for this Roosevelt Endorsement.
Mr.. Hanna. by his own declaration. Is a
Roosevelt man. Not only that. but he be-
lieves that Mr.. Roosevelt will be nominated
for President. His is the general view Of
the matter. The party is going before the
country on its record. and that record
since October. 1901 will have been made
under the leadership of Theodore Roose-
welt. All that Mr.. Hanna Is advancing now
is that this is not the time for putting Mr..
Roosevelt in nomination. But can he doubt
for moment what Interpretation would be
put by the country at large on the refusal
of the Ohio republicans at his suggestion
to do that thing? In the case of the slaves
pension bill. he is opposed to the PROPOSE
ton, but is figuring as it's friend and sup
porter. In the case of the President. while
a friend he would figure everywhere as an
enemy From Wall street to the committee
rooms of the ridiculous Lily Whites of the
south Mr. Hanna would be hailed as the
hope of the anti Roosevelt movement.
The Endorsement of Mr.. Hanna's position
by the leading trust organ in New York.
engaged at present in building a bridge
over which to return to the democratic
party, is vastly suggestive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25
Emerson.

1t is impossible to compute the elements
which entered into the formation or the IN
tellectual life of this country during the
nineteenth century without giving hlsn
place to Ralph Waldo Emerson, born one
hundred years ago today and dead now Iot
twenty-one years. His mental activities
were great and varied He was teacher
preacher. lecturer. editor, essayist ana poet
He was only mildly a pubicist, entering
but slightly into the turmoil OF politicai
controversy, although he added MS voice
from time to time to the outcry against
slavery. 1t was as a philosopher that EN-
erson made his deepest impress upon the
nation and 1t Is a striking fact that IL TOOK
him twenty-seven years after his hrst pun
lications to attain to anything like popu-
larity in this country. He wrote anu
preached and lectured for that quarter OIL
a century guided alone by his lnsplrauoh'
1t carried him from his original rehglous
faith into the mazes of what was termed
transcendentalsm, designation which ne
and his associates at first reJecleu pu'
afterwards adopted.
Emerson is read today by large numbers
of people. some of whom doubtless find in
his words their highest literary insplra-
lions. Some of them, 1t Is believed by
Wv
into the lines, just as certain followers OF
Browning seek the revelation of esoterlc
meanings in Browning of which the poet
himself probably had no thought. Elmer
son is In some measure akin to Browning
in a certain lack of immediate plainness.
Yet Emersons scope is broader. his best
vehicle is prose rather than verse, ana iiS
meaning Is not so involved.
Emerson
supreme heights, but not often nor for
long The warmest praise given to him by
critics has been inspired by his essays
Matthew Arnold said of them that they
were 1.-The most important work done In
prose" in the century. Yet Arnold refused
him a place among the great writer's, the
great men of letters. He found Emerson's
strength chiefly in his expressions OF pure
spirituaIity Controversy will doubtless
continue to rage around Emerson's name.
But 1t is suggestive that the reading OF his
works is steadily increasing. He Is more
significant factor in the mental lie OF
America today than when he died on the
10Th of April. 1886. at celebration or the
anniversary of the Concord fight hymn
was sung the composition of Emerson
containing the following lines:
Here once the embattled farmers stood
And fired the shot heard round the world
Enerson's fame is strikingly illustrated
by the sentiment there expressed. 1t Is as
an endless reverberation. and no more sig
nificant sign of it's perpetuity is to be had
than In the fact that yesterday in hundreds
of pulpits throughout this country sermons
were preached on the beauty, strength ana
inspiring quality of Emersons life and
works, whereas half century ago there
was none more questioned and even bit
terly denounced from the pulpits of Amer
lea than Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25
For the Children.
From the Philadelphia Press.

From the Philadelphia Press.
The necessity of creating children's play
grounds is emphasized. This matter, SO
essential to the health and happiness of the
juvenile population, has been shamefully
neglected. In smaller cities there is plenty
OF open space within walking distance.
This was formerly the situation in Phila-
delphia, but is SO no more. The only play
ground is the public street, where children
play in very poor way at a good deal of
peril to themselves, and their playing is
usually nuisance and obstruction to the
proper business of the thoroughfare. Ev-
cry neighborhood should have it's children
playground. Every public school should
have open space around it for the children
to play at intermission. If the school
building is crowded and darkened by close
ly neighboring structures the latter should
be torn down and removed or the school
house abandoned for a more open site. We
hope to see the day when every new public
school building shall have at least an acre
of ground about it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25
A Related Frost,

Pore oil winter! He come prowlin' roun'
de place.
De sky gifts dahk an gloomy like dar's
hunger in his face.
He fingers jes' minute to remin US of de
past. -
He'd like to stay awhile. but den you see he
doesn't dast.
Pore OIL winter! Yoh done bossed US In
yoh day.
When de roses staht to bloenin', why
you's gotter keep away.
Oar ism any doubt but what you done yoh
very bes.
You covered up de fields wifi snow an give
de Ian a rest.
You taught US to appreciate de blessin' s
dat was sent
When de summertime released us FUN de
frosty punishment.
Pore OIL winter. You is useful. I'll be
bound.
But when de pleasures passin' why we
doesn want you round.
You is like lot O. people dat has done DER
duty WELL
We knows ives all lots better cause you
ruled us fob SPELL
An while ives benefited by de hahdships
dat you bring.
We is anxious to fohget EN- when we
stahts to dance an sing.
Pore OF winter! It's a mos ongrateful
sin,
But you takes dis life so serious dat Wen
dodge you when we kin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25
He Wrote Too Much.

From the Raleigh On. c. Post.
By the time the governor of Pennsyl-
vania gets out of the range of the muzzled
press of that state he will feel like the
parrot who reached the conclusion that he
had talked too much. A muzzled press Is a
dangerous thing to fool with.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25
SHOOTING STARS
An Economist,

''Why don't you play with the little boy
next door?'
Because" answered the youth with
many freckles. hes too easy. I'd win all
his marbles. He's one of these children
that start right in bein' good as soon as
one circus is over for fear they can't go
to the next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25
Try It.
From the Pittsburg Gazette,

From the Pittsburg Gazette.
Philadelphia and Washington are arrest.
ing and filming men for splitting on the side
walk. If Pittsburg should try that reform
we would have to increase the police force
by thousand men to keep up with the vio-
latOrS of the law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25

New York's birthday celebration tempts
many residents to think with regret of the
time when New Amsterdam was peaceful
God-fearing community.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25

Whatever changes may be made there
will never come a time when members of
Congress and other national officials feel
that they are being paid too much.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25

AS Mr.. ]. Pierpont Morgan has declared
that he will never more talk for publication,
it is even safer than before to hold him re-
sponsible for everything that happens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25
We Wonderi
From the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News.
Diplomacy Is a queer game Among all
the powers now protesting against Russia 8
occupation of Manfhuria is there single
one that has not known from the first that
Russia was in Manchuria for keeps?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25
Getting There.

From the Brooklyn Eagle. -f--'<@
I. They have ptomaines, bacilli, politics and
patent medicines in Porto Rico. All have
appeared within six weeks. Porto Rico is
now Americanized
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25

The bicycle trust is pointed>to as an ex-
ample of capitalistic combination that
failed. Its difficulty was that it felt big
and strong enough to quit advertising.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25
The Fleetine Visitant.

These parting words we have to say -
Are painful to endure;
Each dollar bill that comes my way
Seems on it's farewell tour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25

Whatever may happen 1t is not likely that
any difference between Mr.. Hanna and Mi
Foraker will become vociferously serious
as that between Mr.. Bryan and Mr. Cleve-
land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25

After the detectives have followed the
dynamitard away out to Butte, Mont, it
would be terrible if he were to turn up in
Hoboken or Jersey City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25

DIR. Parkhurst's last sermon before his
departure for Europe was the subject
OF reform In New York. Here Is at least
one minister who declines to devote him
self to abstruse theological questions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25
An Indomitable Will,

There is one thing 1 will say for Char
lev" said young Mrs Torkins. He is one
of the most patient and persevering men I
ever knew"
In what way?"
He has been trying for years to hold
a straight flush against four aces, and
he's even willing to sacrifice his sleep In
the hope of achieving his ambition"
TT always jars me- said Uncle Eben.
ito hyuh de men dat nebber cuts his grass
at all complainin bout de noise of some
body eIse'S lawn mower.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25

Firemen who were injured in New York
had To be put under guard to prevent them
from returning to their work. Better paid
men are less loyal to their duties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25
Merely a Timely Warning.

From the Kansas City Journal
However, Col. Bryan is not so unpopular
that the country would turn against Roose-
Welt If Bryan should support him in prefer
ence to Cleveland. The Roosevelt follow
ing cannot be shaken by such triles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25

1t is reassuring to note that Cuba had
funds enough to buy a few fireworks to
celebrate the anniversary of its indie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25

A Texas newspaper wants j. w. Bailey
for President. Surely, for such prize he
would consent to wear dress suit when
ever occasion required
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25

The Sultan of Turkey is wondering what
would happen to him if he should indulge
in anything like the Kishineff massacre.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25

Dom Paul Kruger seems to like Paris.
Possibly he feels that so austere career
has earned him a little gayety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25

The weather Is not only pleasant. but 1t
postpones the annual shirt-waist contro-
versy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25
Not a Scow.

From the New York Tribune.
UP against it once more, Sir Thomas:
The Reliance is not a slow boat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25
Am Ortsp y. r1arn
Andrew e1anlsianl, the ice
cream manufacturer,
expresses a, decided =.
opinion.


It would be impossible to find in
Washington: more frank. and out
spoken citizen than Andrew Och
man, the well-known confectioner
and ice cream manufacturer. When
Mr.. Oehman says a thing he means
it, and his opinion is respected.
Mr.. Oehman has tested Doan's Kid
ney Pills and indorses them highly.
If sought out at his factory, at 523
~ st. sw., or at his home, 5o7 Stan
ton place ne, he, will be glad to give
further particulars about the follow
ing statement:
Mr.. Oehman says: Il must say that for backache
Doan's Kidney Pills the best thing 1 ever
used. l went to New York the other day and
thought so much Of them that took what pills l
had left with me in case my back should hurt me-
but it has not given me any trouble since I used
the bulk Of the box. / will recommend them
highly when opportunities occur. I have been a
great sufferer with my back and kidneys and tried
any number OF remedies, but Doan's Kidney Pills,
which 1 got at Stevens Pharmacy, the first
one which did any good. l bought second
box recently, so as to have them on hand. / think
a great deal Of them and you my name
and welcome and Will back 1t up. I am glad to
tell others what think Of this remedy"
For sale by all dealers. Price, 50
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
N. Y, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no substitute.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25
Feminine Loyalty.

$50 you don't think woman's suffrage is
practicaI?''
Il do not" answered the genial citizen.
LAS a rule a woman thinks her husband Is
the greatest man in the world, and she'd
refuse to speak to the other women who
insisted on voting for their own husbands
whether they were nominated or not"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25
Another Germ Destroyer.

Housekeepers who pay
SPOT cash for coal
can save money here.
D. CONNoR, 26th =
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-06-05
THE YELLOWNESS.

There have been several yellow days one before yesterday was September 6, 1881, and, if we remember right, was yesterday. Still, yesterday will do. Night before last the moon looked like day the sun looked like disc of Amal- gamated copper. We beg the suns pardon for this comparison, but Amal- gamated copper seems to be about the yellowest thing we can think of just now.
 The yellowness is of wide extent, and the generally accepted theory is that it is caused by the smoke from the forest fires which are raging in Canada, northern New England, New York and New Jersey. Miles of forest are burn ing, and millions of dollars worth of timber has been destroyed. It is SUD- posed that most of these fires have been caused by carelessness. If that is so it is pretty expensive carelessness. The situation sharply shows the need of better and more intelligent care of the forests We have left. With another coal strike possible we can't afford to burn wood at the present rate of combustion, and in such wasteful way
 Yesterday hasn't seemed to excite as much fear and superstition as some yell low days have done. This has been such disastrous year in many ways so far that a yellow day seems almost nat urai and fitting. Even the "bears" in Wall street didn't lay stress on yester- days yellowness. They didn't need to, as things went their way without any extra pushing.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-06-05

l knew him he was poor. His only treasure in those days was the musket his great-grandfatherc carried in the Rev. olution.' 70, his great grandfather has 1 been promoted since. WOOdby exhibits his sword now. w."-Philadelphia Press.
 Tt will come out all right in time, g he told his wife. Fortune knocks at ] every mans door once. and some day she'll knock at mine.'' Tt won't help you any," returned his wife. If For 1 tune wants to find you she'll have to go to the club and send in her card.'- Chicago Evening Post.
 Come in here a minute; want to buy you good cigar You don't have to do that just because gave you one yesterday. Besides, you know, I don't smoke.'' T know, but want you to keep it and give it to me the next time you have occasion to offer me a cigar. ar.'-Philadelphia Press.
 A little boy, spending the summer at the seashore, was greatly interested in the opening of the lObster-pots and wished to have them opened one Sum- day morning. No, my dear" said his mother; we'll wait until tomorrow. To-day is Sunday" But, mamma" persisted the little fellow. Couldn't we open them with prayer?"-Judge.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-06-05
SIGNIFICANT AND TOUCHING.

That is a significant and rather touch ing story which comes from Philadel- phia. A big ''moonshine" whiskey es- tablishment was found in that city the other day. The plant, which was on a very elaborate scale, was operated by a woman. It had a capacity of about five barrels day and, it is supposed, had been working to it's full capacity for some time. The proprietor, when arrest ed, said that she had been making whis- key in order to make money enough to send her boys to college.
 Of course this incident is significant of the progress which has been made by woman. Here is a woman in the quiet city of Philadelphia with courage and enterprise enough to go into the quiet manufacturing of illegal whiskey and with ability enough to carry it on suc- cessfully and profitably until caught by the unappreciative officers Of the law. It is 8 touching incident because the motive that made the woman break the law was a desire to give her sons a good education. There is, of course, little confusion about the moral quail ity of the incident, but perhaps that need not be considered. There can be no doubt that the woman is smart and affectionate.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-06-05

hesitate to lie, but the following is now a part of the application for naturali- zation: That, in so far as he knows, is informed or believes, the applicant does not disbelieve in nor is he opposed to all organized government, nor is he member of or affiliated with any organ izatiOn entertaining or teaching such disbelief in or opposition to all organ ized government, nor does he advocate or teach the duty, necessity or propriety of the unlawful assaulting or killing of any officer or officers, either of specific individuals or of officers generally. of the government of the United States or of any other organized government, be- cause of his Of their official character. nor has he violated any of the provis- ions of the act of congress entitled An act to regulate the immigration of aliens into the United States"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-06-05

Daddy! Daddy!-Bil1y's done felled in the river".' "The Jerusalem! Run an see eff the bait went with him!"-Atlan- ta Constitution.
 First Lawyer--"The judge seems quite sweet on the widow" Second Lawyer What you might call legal tender. J Princeton Tiger.
 A man doesn't love a woman to dis traction if he doesn't write letters to her that will make him blush after he is dead.-Atchison Globe.
 He - And shall we never meet again?" Never! Unless you want tc come around occasionally and take me to luncheon or the matinee. Life.
 Jingle-"De Courcy Smythe boasts that he can trace his ancestry back tc the Normans." Winkle-"Well, the Normans are dead and they won't mind. San Francisco Wasp.
 My plea" said the young lawyer, who had just won his first case, seem ed to strongly affect the jury" "Yes, '' replied the judge, T was afraid at one time that you would succeed in getting your client convicted in spite of his in- nocence ''-Chicago Record-Herald.
 "so Woodby is very rich now. When