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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-15

great benefit to the little ones and their
overworked mothers No finer charity can
be devised than this. which succors the
sickly and weak and city-prisoned children.
and it is deserving of generous support
from all who have even mites to give. The
establishment of a camp in Rock Creek
Park puts the enterprise on a practical
basis. The outings do not cost heavily and
the children are always within easy reach
Of their own homes Beside this feature
the committee plans car rides and other
diversions for the children of the poor.
This work, carried on together with that of
establishing and maintaining outdoor play
grounds for the youngsters, should be SO
financed by liberal donations as to enable
the capable men and women in charge TO
extend their scope until every poor child in
Washington will have chance at these re-
viving, wholesome pleasures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-15
Educated Business Men.
From the New York Globe.


Students of the history of educa ton are
familiar with the time when the object of
collegiate foundation was almost solely to
train young men for the priesthood or the
ministry. Then the desirabilty of general
scholastic culture as a preparation for en-
try into the law was recognized, and, last
ly, as preparation for entry into med-
cine. The ministry, the law. and medicine
these almost up to our time have been
the three learned professions. Except for
the comparatively small number attracted
by the notion that an academic education
was fitting to gentility, the vast majority
of academic pupils were destined, in the
order named, for the surplce, the robe and
the chaise. From the three typical Amer-
can universities the greater number of
graduates now look forward to business
careers or to technical pursuits which are
closely related to business. The business
man of the future in America is plainly to
be a man of scholastic education. This
tendency is likely to have an effect on bust
ness as it already has an effect on our uni
yerStteS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-15
The Outdoor Charity Work.

The announcement of the program and
requirements of the committee in charge of
the outings for the children of the needy
of Washington. appearing in today's Star,
indicates that this worthy work has rapidly
developed and is now accomplishing good
results measured only by the financial lin
itations of those in charge. The prime pur-
pose is to give the children of the poor a
chance to breathe the fresh air of the coun-
try, to feel the grass beneath their feet, to
get away from the confinements of the city
to know the great joy of the silence of the
night, to become acquainted with nature.
Physically and morally these outings are Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-15
The Fourth of July.
From the st. Louis Republic

frOm the 81 LOUIS hepuDiF
That we should behave ourselves this
Fourth of July is more Imperative than in
former years The town will be filled with
strangers and children of visitors. Foolish
use of explosives will be more than usually
dangerous: and the usual danger Is bad
enough. Let the firearms be borne by po-
lcemen and the militia Soldiers and sail
ors know how. to shoot. and when they
shoot for amusement only they generally
don't kill anybody. Civilians get opposite
results When they shoot to hit they miss;
and when they shoot to express the patriot
ism which their hearts feel, they sometimes
succeed in killing and manning some inno-
cent pleasure-seekers, or setting few cost
ly buildings on fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-15
Tilted.

Is feeln' sad an lonely. Once my heart
was light and gay.
Use done let down de fiddle strings. 1t
ain no use to play.
Ny 'fections has been trif1ed with. don't
want any SCUM,
Exceptin' somethin 'nful. since Miss
June done th'owed me down.
1 come along singin' jes as clipper as
you please,
A watchin' foh de sunshine an a listenin'
fob de bees
An 1 had my folks all ready fob to well
come her to town,
Cause thought she was my steady. But
Miss June done th'owed me down.
She didn't come a-rompin wild de roses in
her hair: ,"' --.',
She acts so cold an naughty dat she drives
me to despair.
An life ain got no object 1 is jes' a
hangin' 'roun'
A-wonderin' what de reason is Miss June
done th'oWed me down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-15
Sporting Honor.
From the New York Evening Post.

from the New 1Ofk Evening Post.
Every one must approve the action of
the National Rife Association in returning
the Palma trophy to England. 1t now ap-
pears that 1t was not fairly won by our
team. Technically, that Is, the rifle. used
by our men did not conform strictly to the
terms of the competition 1t was not, as
it should have been. the arm issued by
our government to the regular troops. No
one questions the good faith of the Ameri-
cans who shot for the trophy. They were
as far as possible from wishing to take adj
vantage of a piece of sharp practice. On
the contrary, they never dreamed of an OBJ
lection lying against their rifles. But now
that the association has the proof before
it, there was nothing to do but make every
apology and send back the trophy. To give
it up is. under the circumstances as much
the dictate of true craftsmanship as it was
to strive to win it in honorable competition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-15
Figuring the Chances.

Charley, dear said young Mrs. Tor
kins, Il have made an investment
Have you?'
Yes 1 think it is a very good one. too
I've bought ticket-for a piano that is
going to be ratified off,
How many chances are there?'
"a thousand. That's what decided me.
When there are so many chances as that
one ought to stand a real good show,
ougiltn't one Charley, dear?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-15

Gen. Funston is kept so busy protecting
his fame as a river swimmer that there is
small chance of his getting time to realize
those early dreams that he would mingle in
nolitica
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The Happy Fourth.

From the Syracuse PostStandard.
The Fourt, of July began on the Fourth
of June From now on the air will be
cracked with explosives every day until
the last trip of the ambulance has been
made on the day after the Fourth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-15

Butte. Montana. has been described as
an earthly reproduction of the Internal
regions This comparison does not prevent
a number of gentlemen from being con-
spicuously ambitious to be known as boss
of the place
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-15
One View.
From the Springfield Republican.

There is no legal reason why Mr.. Knox
should not continue to serve In the cabinet
until December. He cannot become a
United States senator until he takes the
oath of Office in the Senate. and the Senate
will not meet until next winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-15
A Heartless Experiment.

Aren't you going to have another mon
key at one of your smart set dinners?"
NO" answered Mr.. Bangleton. THE
last one we had looked so bored We were
afraid the S. P. c. A would interfere"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-15

Travis. the golf player. will soon be back
In this country. 1t seems remarkable that
England should not have offered him suffi-
cient Inducements to stay over and give
lessons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-15
SHOOTING STARS.
Truthful.

Didn't you say you had all the comforts
of homer" asked the indignant guest.
well, answered Farmer Corntossel.
latter you folks are gone we do have 'em.
That's what We take boarders for"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-15

Some of the prominent democrats feel
that it will be time enough TO talk about
the vice presidential nomination when the
question of top place has been disposed of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-15

Bourke Cochran is credited with saying
that he believes polygamy preferable to di-
vorce. This looks like another opening for
Mr.. DalZell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-15

Aguinaldo is coming to this country He
is especially invited to go up to the Capt.
toll. inspect the statue of George Washing
ton and state whether he sees any resem-
n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-15

Some folks said Uncle Eben, sis so
partic'lar bout givin' de devil his due dat
dey fohgits dar is heap O. homes an we'll
meanin' people needin' a little incourage-
ment"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-15

There is every indication that Mr.. Cannon
frankly prefers the genial enthusiasm of
the House of Representatives. to the aus
terities OF senatorial courtesy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-15
Pernanence.

All things in time change must show;
'Tis what the wise men say.
But when your ball clubs way down 10
1t seems to stick that way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-15

This summer is wasting a great deal OF
cool weather that would be appreciated at
convention time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-15

The New York pool rooms closed long
enough to allow patrons to save a little
money to be delivered in a lump.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-15

The Russians have again controverted the
theory that men with large whiskers are
most likely 10 be great soldiers and states
men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-15

When he observes the cheapness of talk at
a national convention Judge Parker will be
gladder than ever that he did not say any
ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-15
Rare Indeed.

From the Baltimore Sun.
"Oh. what is so rare as a day in June?"
asks the poet. That's easy: an interview
with Judge Parker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-15

Mr.. Perdicaris says that Raisouli Is per-
feet gentleman. His correspondence is
probably supervised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-15

Sir Thomas Upton does not report that
Shamrocks are growing In their old time
profuSion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-15

In order to get both SIDES of the story 1t
will be necessary to read the history of the
Elias case as well as Uncle Toms Cabin"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-15

The Russians regret more and more the
accuracy of the adage about history repeat
ing itself
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War Reports.

From the indianapolis News.
Chinese reports are unreliable, but their
reputation for truth and veracity is not in
creased by passing through st. Petersburg.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02
CONNER CAUGHT.
Bad Man from Blacksville Land
ed in Jail.
Took Fart in Valley Chapel Fight Was
Enjoying Play at Warrington When
Sheriff Appeared in Morgan
town to Answer Indictment.

An act not down on the program
took place at the Warrington opera
house Saturday night.
Just before the curtain was rung
up on the last act OF ''The Bonds
man Sheriff Colbert, of Waynes-
burg, Pa, and Deputy Sheriff Charl-
ton, of Warrington, walked down
the aisle in the balcony, aud clapped
handouts onto the wrists of the oc-
cupant Of one of the seats. There
was no excitement or struggle attend
ing the affair, and the three left the
theatre quietly.
At the foot of the balcony stairs
however there was little furry and
quick action whea Conner knocked
the Waynesburg Sheriff down. Dep
uty Sheriff Charlton was on the spot
and it took him about two seconds
to convince the desperate that he
had been pincned for keeps.
The man arrested was none other
than Cleveland Conner, who has been
wanted by the Greene county author
tiles for some weeks fer his part in
the bloody fight at the Valley Chapel
church door, in which Fox, Stone
king and others Of Mt. Morris, were
seriously injured.
Conner escaped in the darkness on
the night of the ARRAY, and has been
at large ever since. He came to
Morgantown during the term of
court just ended, and confessed TO
indictment for carrying gun. He
paid his fine and skipped out. His
brother, who was engaged in the
fight, has been in Jail ever since.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02
SCHOOLS ENDING.
Public Schools of the Comfy Are
Teaching End Of the Term.

The public schools of the county
are ending their years work. Some
OF them started early in the fall aud
haye now finished. Others will last
longer into the Spring. The Meids
vile school cloged on Friday with
interesting exercises and number
of VISITORS. The term vas quite
successful. The following report is
made of those who we're nsither ab
sent nor tardy during the year
First month-Mabel Smyth, MIN
rod Coda, Claud J. Carlow, John
He'od, Wilson Wade, Dale Wade
Second inonth--Olin Smyth, MIN
rod Coda, Claud J. Carlow.
Third month-Mabel Smyth, Essit
Wade, Blanche Smvth, Wilson Wade
OIin Smyth, Lynn Murphy, Willie
Houston, Claud J. Carlow, Nimrod
Coda
Fourth month-Margeie SmYth
Essie Wade, Nimrod Coda, Claud j
Carlow, Willie Houston, Lynn Muir.
ply, Oln Smytb. Joseph Stoker
Wilson Wade, Dale Wade.
Fifth month Mabel Jean Atkin
son, Mabel Smyth, Blanche Smyth
Marger.e Smyth, Gland j. Carlow
John Hcrod, Willie Houston, Olir
Smytb, Darius Smyth, Joseph Sto-
ker, Wilson Wade.
Claud J Carlow was neither alb
sent nor tardy during the entire tern
of school. Per cent Of daily attend
anee for the five months, %.
NJ. VIRGINIA SANDERS, Teacher.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02
NOVEL ENTERTAINMENT.
Young Folks at Laurel Point Have {
'sPoyerty Party.7

LAUREL POINT, March 1.-The great
est event OF the season took placeThurs
day eve, Feb. 25th, 1904, at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Henry, of Laure
Point, in the form of poverty party
The object of the party was to see who
could dress In the most poverty stricken
manner,
The guests began to assemble at al
early hour, causing much merriment Al
each new arrival. AS they were indulg
ing in the games Of the evening the door
bell rang and in walked four forlorr
looking "Rubes" from your city, viz =
Benton and Berton Hildebiand, Blaine
and Walter Devault, which created
quite sensation.
At 8 80 p. IN. the Judges were chosen,
viz: j; E Henry, Jesse Henry and ",
O. Mercer who took their places in the
sitting room. The guests were allowed
TO pass through the room one by one to
be judged. After the parade the judges
rendered their decision.
First prize, potato masher to Miss
Belle Potter; second prize, toy slipper
to Miss Norah/Heldebrand; first prize
to the gentlemen, 5andana handker.
chief to Blaine Devault; second priz ,
toy ball to Willie Hall,
After enjoying themselves untiLa late
hour they repaired to the dining room
where refreshments were served con
sisting of mush and milk served in tin
cups, with striped stick candy for des-
sert. Those present were Misses Grace
Hildebrand, Belle Potter, Norah Hide
brand, Nettie Thorre. Ethel Fleming,
Mona Mercer, Wayne Loar, Bertha
Henry, Lena Mercer and Jay Holland.
Messrs. Ben Thorne, CfauSe Henry,
Willie Hall ,Vier Snyder, Orman Shafer,
Strawdie, Glen and Victor Barbe, Otis
anu Ross Henry, James and Carl Mar,
tin, Frank Mercer, Charles, Thomas and
Everett Thorne, Eric Potter, Benton,
Bert and Lewis Hildebrand, Blaine and
Walter Devault and Plummer Barker.
ONE PRESENT
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02
School Report.

The following is report OF the
No. 2 School OF Grant District, Mon
ongalia county, for the fourth month
of the term beginning January 25th,
and ending February 10th:
Number OF pupils enrolled this
month, boys 10, girls 4; total II.
Average daily attendance, boys. 10;
girls 3; total 16. Average daily all
sence, boys O: girls /; total L.
Per cent Of daily attendance, boys
100; girls 81; total OIL. Per cent of
daily absence, buys 0; girls 10; total 8.
Number Of pupils enrolled sixteen
years or more, boys 4; girls 0; total A..
Names of those missing no days
during the month, boys, Clemet Hill
debrand, Miffln Henry, Lewis Hide
brand, Harry Rich, Emory Shafer,
Forest Coombs, Ray Henry, Sterling
Coombs, Clyde Shafer and Glen Shat
er. Girls-Addie and VerlIe Brand,
Number of visits by parents !; by
other persons 6.
Respectfully submitted,
CHAs g. REED,
Teacher.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02
ABOUT STRAUSS.
Nature Has Been Coed TO Him He
Works Very Hard But Enjoys Life.

Works Very Hard But Enjoys Life.
Not yet forty years Of age, Richard
Strauss has already succeeded in max
ing himself the target for storm of
conflicting censure and praise, a sure
road to fame. His rapid advancement
has certainly been aided and abetted
by fortuitous circumstances. Born in
thoroughly musical atmosphere,
there WAS never any hesitation Or IN
certainty as to his calling. Conse-
Quently, unlike so many musicians, he
wasted no precious time in struggling
with some distasteful occupation, but
was able from the outset to devote
himself entirely to his art. He began
composing at the age of six, and be-
fore he was twenty he had offered a
suite f1f wind instruments.
If circumstances have been fairy
god mothers to this musician, person
al character has been second sponsor.
Nature has seemingly endowed him
with beautifully poised equilibrium
Of physical and mental strength,
which enables him to WELD or control
at call his nerves and emotion.
He has been known, for example,
to rehearse and conduct an important
concert in one day and TO take the
train Immediately after and travel all
night, only reaching his destination
10 time for hrief rest before plung-
ing into another long and arduous re-
hearsal, followed by brilliant per-
Torrance at which audience and Or
chestra alike have been stimulated to
the highest pitch of enthusiasm. And
this work accomplished, he has enjoy
ed good supper and entered keenly
into discussion upon musical topics
until the small hours of the morning,
when he was once more ready TO re-
sumo his seat ia the train.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02
OFFICERS ELECTED.
University Athletic Association
Met Saturday.

contest Vas a Warm 0ne-FHs States
Of Candidates Nero Nominated :
Large Sambsr Of Proxies i:rings in
shecsin-aew Rue in Eieesiag csp-
tains.
The annual election Of officers and
dire tors OF The West Virginia Uni-
vef>ity Athletic Association was he I'd
in Commencement Hall Saturday ar
.fernoon. The meeting was TO have
been held on Friday, The 18th OF Feb
ruary, tut through 40 oversight on
the parbof the officers, was not called
at that time and President Richards
called the meeting for Saturday.
The follow ng officers we're chosen
by majorities ranging FROM p votes TO
?: President, Guy Pritchard; vice
president, Jim Gronninger; secrstary,
Miss Margaret Buchanan: treasurer.
Prof. Thomas E. Epdges; property
manager, James Hudson; student di-
re&or, Warren Hodges; faculty direc-
tor, Prof. u. NJ. Willis; alumni d.
rectors, DR.. David Holt and Gilbert
Miller. Two candidates were placed
in nomination for each Office, except
in the cases Of Prof Hodges and Prof.
Willis, who were reelected unani-
mously.
The election was one OF the warm
est ever held, and the campaigning
for several days previous TO the election
could not have been more strenuous
had the fate Of the nation been at
stake. Two states OF candidates had
been prepared, and the factions We're
lined up solid for one or the other.
The first fight in the meeting was
over the voting by proxies. Each side
had cart load or two OF these, aud
after some debate as to the manner
in which they should be drawn, It
was agreed with confidence on the
part OF both to let all proxies 90 il.
This was wise move, for 1t brought
considerable coin into the associations
coffers;at least one hundred dollars was
collected ia this manner.
Over two hundred dollars was paid
into the treasury SATURDAY. and during
the days preceding by those who de-
sired the privilege Of votiog at dol
lar head. Three hundred and TWEEN
ty- fige votes were cast The meeting
was the largest in the history OF the
association and the interest taken au-
gurs well for athletics.
Before the nominations were made
II was agreed that the whole set of
officers should be voted for 90 one bal
lot, TO save time, each member depos-
iting the printed slip 10 the ballot-box
as his or her name was called.
Casio, Marcum and Buchanan were
appointed tellers, and did not finish
the work of counting the ballots until
long after the meeting adjourned. II
was nearly 6 clock when they an
nounced the above results.
The only important business traas-
acted In addition 10 the election was
the adoption of rule that nc one
shall vote for the captain OF the foot
ball team except those who have
played in two whole games. ,or four
full halves. For base ball captain,
only those who have played in two
whole games can vote.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-03-02
1T Is SERIOUS.
Some M0rgantown People Fail TO Re.
alize the Seriousness.

The constant achiDg OF bad back,
The weariness, the tired feeling,
The pains and aches Of kidney Ills
Are serious-if neglected.
Dangerous urinary troubles follow.
a. Morgantown citizen shows you
how to avoid them.
Jos. Il. WAITS, marble cutter Of III
Front ST., says: in expressing my
gratitude for the benefit derived from
the use OF Doan's Kidney Pills let me
state that ever since l left the army
/ have had trouble with my kidneys,
particularly SO during the last two or
three years. II the severe pain in the
small OF the back ever let up 1t was
succeeded by sharp twinges il l stoop-
ed. Sometimes that act was a physi-
cal impossibllity and when trouble
with the kidney secretions set in /
was often in misery. l doctored, took
all kiDds of remedies | saw rec
commended for such ailments but If
any of them could have been depended
upon to even allay an attack when it
occurred | never would have been
forced to go to j. M. Reed s. Co.. IS
drug store for Doan's Kidney Pills.
They gently regulated the action
and condition Of the kidney secretions
and when they became normal the
backache stopped"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents box. Foster Milburn Co. Buff
falo, N. Y, sole agents for the U. S.
Remember the name Doans and
take no other