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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-02

Washington derives a peculiar character
from the fact that here concentrate the in
terests of all Americans. 1t Is cosmopol-
ftan in the fullest and best sense, because
1t Is national. and in a certain degree inter-
national Here are assembled men from
all sections. all countries. Here is~evoiv-
ing an atmosphere of true culture, the re-
sultant of the association of these repre-
sentatives of the world. Here is developing
an Intellectual spirit which stands for the
best American life. Here are being assem-
bled the products and signs of the Ameri-
can advance in the arts, professions. sci
ences and all the practical endeavors of
life.
The capital is thus IN a state of prepara-
ton for recognition the true art center
OF the western world. Its style of life is
eminently suited to the encouragement and
apprecia lion of art in all its phases 1t
displays to all corners an admirable public
collection several small but select phi
vately owned GALLERIES and wealth of art
works in the various public buildings. 1t
has no distinctively national gallery, row.
ever save as one was recently ordained by
executive mandate without the material APP
purtenances of such an institution.
Conditions, it Is thus to be seen, are ripe
for the highest usefulness and value OF
u
sonian Institution by Mr.. c. L. Freer of De-
troit now under consideration by the re-
gents The Freer collection. housed the
donor proposes, in an artistic manner will
serve as the nucleus for a truly national
exhibition 1t will be the more suitable
in this character inasmUch as 1t is the gift
OF citizen, who thus recognizes the an
propriateuess of permanently establishing
his valuable possessions at the nations
center. where they can lie viewed from the
broadcast possible standpoint and exercise
the greatest influence in shaping the taste
of the people and stimulating their artistic
appreciation.
A national gallery built up from such
units, assuming that all are of the high
grade of the Freer collection, will be in the
truest and best sense an American institu-
ton. There are no limits to the possibilities.
Whereas now Mr.. Freer is pioneer in this
field. it is not to be doubted that if his
gift is accepted II will encourage and in
spire other connoisseurs to follow his
ample and to bestow their collections upon
the national capital. The time will come
when IL will be necessary to pick and
choose from such offerings in bulk with
discriminating care, even as such collectors
as Mr.. Freer build up their own galleries
by the exercise of their fine taste and the
application of their trained Judgment. OF
the Freer collection, as a whole and in it's
component parts, there can be but one
opinion. 1t is unreservedly commendable,
In scope and in distinguishing character.
1t is largely American in that it includes
the best collection. of the works of one of
the most famous modern American artists.
1t Is cosmopolitan. as American art should
be- in that it includes rare works from other
lands notably Japanese art objects of the
finest type and greatest value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-02
To the Rescue.

Keep courage for little while,
Assistance Is in sight;
1t won't be very long before
The country's runnin' right.
My Uncle Jim has wrote a piece
That shows the how and why
OF things. You'll recognize it. cause
It's signed "Vox Pop,li.'
He amt no egotist puffed up
With vanity and pride;
He wants the rest to have show;
He's goin' to stand aside
Until the President has sent
To Congress his great list
OF things we need Then Uncle Jim
Will touch on points he's missed.
It won't be published for some time;
He feels respect is due
To Congress, an he'll wait until
They've made speech or two.
An then to brighten up the hope
That's maybe CROWN dim
The Goshvtlle Banners goin' to print
A piece by Uncle Jim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-02
Red Johnniess.

From the Baltimore American.
Ten of Buffalo Biil's Indians have return
ed to this country after their stay abroad.
displaying Partisan shrugs and English
moEocies. thereby proving themselves as
fully fiedged Americans SIS some of the
other Johnnies who have hsld the benefit of
intercourse with foreign celebrities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-02
SHOOTING STARS.
In the Presence of Power.

tThis," said the ardent patriot, is a
country where every citizen is entitled to
freedom of speech and so long as he de-
serves it, the respect of his fellow-men"
Just wait till you get summoned as a
juror before some of our minor judges" re-
piled the pessimist. Maybe you'll change
your mind and not brag so much
Some men don't worry said Uncle
Eben, cause dey's got too much sense and
others don worry cause dey ain got sense
enough"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-02

II would be interesting to know how many
fights have been permitted by the authori-
ties at the Annapolis Academy since the
most unfortunate occurrence now under in
vestIgation took place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-02
Duty on Art,
From the Galveston Daily News.

from the Galveston Daily News.
The duty on works of art yields about
100000 a year, so that 1t has little import
ance as a revenue producer, and ii operates
to keep things out OF the country which
would find their way into public galleries
and be q source of valuable instruction and
edifying pleasure. Congress would make no
sacrifice and violate no principle in assent
ing to Its removal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-02
Artistic Sympathy.

Did you get the sympathy of your audi
ence when you played Hamlet"
Yes" answered Mr.. Stormington Barnes;
after the audience looked around and saw
how small it 1 don't see how it could
help sympathzing with me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-02

II will be some time yet before there Is
any controversy as to the best time to open
up the Panama canal traffic The Inaugural
tion-day question, persistent as 1t IS, may
be settled before then.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-02

Even If Mr.. Hearst should be eventually
successful, New York statisticians VIII be
confronted with this problem: If 1t takes
this long to get votes for a municipal own
ership candidate counted, how long Will IL
take to get municipal reform?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-02
MercileSs,

What do you think of that young au-
thor?"
Before reading his book answered Miss
Cayenne, II thought he must be more in
telligent than he looks. After reading it I
have concluded that he looks more intellf-
gent than he isl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-02

The Presidents message will soon be UNI
der consideration, and the hope that its sug-
gestions will be unanimously Endorsed by
Cor gress is as scanty as usual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-02

few life insurance directors are begin
ming to suspect there is some truth In that
adage about wealth not bringing happiness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-02

Very few people really believed that
]. Pierpont Morgan was so careless as to
get the worst of it when he bought the
C. II. and d. railway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-02

Some people insist on saying "Bennings'
instead of "Benning" because they cannot
believe they got rid of all that money in
one place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-02
What and How.

This world, SO sadly incomplete,
Shows contrasts strange, I vow.
With rich folks wondering what to eat
And poor folks wondering how.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-02

New York is trying to discover some plan
to get rid of old bosses without putting new
and more active ones in their places
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-02

There is chance to be grateful this year
because Thanksgiving came before tho jan
itor let the fire go out and the water pipes
froZe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-02

A large number of Russians having cast
aside all restraint would rather have no
government at all than the best that can be
offered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-02

An insurance salary can often be SUBJ
divided several times and still be enough to
enable man to keep house comfortably.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-02

The inhabitants of the Isle of Pines are
earnestly advised to settle down to business
and let politics alone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-02

John L. Sullivan may attribute his ripe
old age to the fact that he never attended
a naval academy or played foot bali.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-02

UIn order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence, letters to TIE sTAH
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the once, but simply to
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Bust
moss Departments, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-02
Let the Ceremonies Proceed.
From the Baltimore HeraI

The political undertaken III ready to do his
duty as soon as he learns the name OF the
victim
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-27
BUFFALO STINT
To OAk[AH0nA
(Scripps News AssoclaIlon.,

BUTTE, Mont, April 27.-Thirty-
five buffalo were yesterday loaded at
Arlee for shipment to Oklahoma, and
they will go to Bliss, 900 miles south
of Kansas City, where an effort will
be made to perpetuate the species.
The animals were all adults, and were
the best specimens Of the American
bison that have even been shipped
from the reservation.
The animals were purchased by
George w. Miller who has been on
the reserve for the past week or
10 days, and considerable difficulty
was experienced in getting them into
the shipping pens. They are all from
the famous Michael Pablo herd, which
falo. and is the largest herd on
earth.
The deal was made through Major
Smead and the animals were shipped
through town last night in two palace
stock cars.
In well informed circles this ship
ment is taken as an indication that
the big buffalo herd on the reserva-
tion will be disbanded within the next
few years. and that the Indians on
the reserve will sell off every indi-
vidual in the big herd. the half blopds
as well as the full bloods.
With the opening of the reserva-
tion the grazing area will be limited,
and the buffalo will no longer have
the range facilities as afforded today
Consequently it will be necessary to
find some disposition for the rare ami
mails, for they will not range in a
section where the white men frequent
to any extent
The consideration of the deal has
not been made public, but 1t Is stated
that Mr.. Pablo secured a most sub
stantial figure for his Indian cattle"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-27
ADVERTISING
WASHINGTON

BELLINGHAM, Wash, April 81
The Bellingham chamber of commerce
has designated May 16 as the day on
which delegates from all the other
chambers of commerce in the state
are to meet in the Whatcom metropo-
lis to form a state board of promo
ton along the lines which have been
outlined in the press for the past IS
months. 1t is requested that COM
mittees of not more than three be ap-
pointed by each commercial body in
the state.
The date selected is the same date
on which the grand lodge knights Of
Pythias will open in Bellingham, for
which the citizens here are making
elaborate preparations.
Seattle and Spokane commercial
bodies have taken up the matter Of
the state federation and inasmuch as
the idea was originally preached in
Tacoma. it seems quite certain that
those three cities will take hold ener-
getically and together with Everett,
Olympia, North Yakima, Wenatchee
and all other organized cities in the
state powerful organized body will
be formed for the purpose of thor
oughly advertising the state.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-27
new ENGINES FOR
SOUTHERN PACIFIC

WEST OAKLAND, Cal, April 81
E. H. Hartman has contracted to buy
three new Diesel engines of the inter-
nal combustion oil burning type in
case the one now being built for him
proves satisfactory. 1t Is claimed
this new kind of locomotive can
travel, if necessary. 5000 miles with
out stop, at the rate of 100 miles
an hour Stationary engines of this
same type have been in use for some
time in the Southern Pacific shops at
Ogden and Tucson.
1t was due to Mr.. Harrimans belief
in the economy in power of the new
locomotive that led the company to
make the present contract. The new
engine will be particularly adapted to
the high grades and long stretches
of desert of the Southern Pacific,
where the only water procurable is
so full of alkali as to make the ex-
pense of keeping the boiler in repair
very heavy.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-27
GRANT DAY AT GALENA

GALENA, Ill, April 27.-For the
thirteenth successive year Galena to-
day paid tribute to the memory of
her most illustrious son, General T..
S. Grant In accordance with custom
the town donned gala attire in cele-
bration of the birthday anniversary
of the great soldier-president, and all
day crowds of visitors thronged the
streets, bands of music paraded at
the head of military and fraternal
organizations and the day was other
wise observed as a general holiday.
During the morning excursion trains
over all the roads entering the city
brought loads of visitors to attend
the exercises of the day. The at
tendance from Chicago was particu-
larly large. The Grafton of the day
was delivered by William j. Bryan.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-27

The Mississippi valley farmers will
come back again into the wheat rails
ing business. 1t is only a question
of the price. Iowa alone. which now
raises hardly any wheat, once raised
50,000,000 bushels. They find 1t now
pays better to raise corn and oats and
other crops. But they will soon find
that they can, with profit, put in a
crop of wheat once in a while. Even
now a crop once in every four or five
years would give them a yield and
price which might surprise them.
Wheat Of the Desert.
Another thing which will do a lot
to solve this problem of raising our
own wheat for bread is the opening
up of that great tract of country
west of meridian 90, where there is
an annual rainfall of 10 inches or
less-the semiarid country which has
been used only to raise cactus and
jackrabbits.
In our Russian explorations we
found the so-called macaroni or dur
UNI wheat, and, by experiment, dis
covered that IT would grow in the
American semiarid country. Already
100000 bushels of this wheat has
been raised. 1t is the equal of the
best wheat for bread, and we are eat
ing 1t here in our national capital
every day, and our chemists say it
is more nourishing than the wheat
which was regarded as native to our
country.
This 100000 bushels will go
largely for seed, and we will have a
much larger crop of this sort of
wheat.
Whether the American farmers suf-
fer from competition with the Ca
madam wheat fields which are being
opened up just across the American
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-27
FELLOWS GETS
ELECTRIC FRANCHISE
(Scripps News Association

GOLDENDALE, Wash, April 81
The sale of the Columbia River &
Northern railroad, supposedly to the
Northern Pacific, is causing Golden
dale to take on new life. 1t is ex-
pected the owners of the road will
extend the same to Prosser.
Last week John Harden. contractor,
began work on the new Brooks
Harden brick block at the corner of
Main street and Columbia avenue. The
building will be occupied when COM
pleted by Sam Waters, merchant. The
structure will be 20x60 feet
The city council has granted to II.
w. Fellows of Spokane an electric
light franchise Water power is to
be usesd. Mr.. Fellows is here, and
the work of surveying is going on.
1t is expected that the city will have
lights October /.
A number of new buildings and
homes are contemplated here this
summer.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-27

BUTTE, Mont, April 27.-Within
the next few weeks the Great North
ern Railroad company will have Or
ganized separate corporation to
hold all of the great mineral lands
owned by it. The capital Of the new
organization will be s125,000,0OO.
The purpose Of the formation of
this new company is part Of general
scheme to secure larger returns from
the mineral properties held by the
company which President ]. J. Hill
has often said are among it's most
valuable assets. The Great Northern
Realty company will not operate the
mines to be opened upon the lands
in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan
and Montana, but will stand simply
in the position of an investment COM
pany. The properties will be oper-
ated by leases and royalties.
After being organized the company
will operate entirely independent of
the railroad company, but it's stock
will be owned by the stockholders of
the Great Northern. For each 800
worth of railroad stock held by the
stakeholder 500 worth of stock in
the new corporation will be issued.
This will be done in the shape of a
dividend. Instead of paying money
the Great Northern will issue the
new stock.
The new company is expected to
yield 10 per cent per annum on its
stock. Nearly all of the ore produced
and property owned Is in the nature
of iron deposits.
In recent statement made In the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-27
Twin FALLS
IS BOOMING

WALLA WALLA, Wash, April 81
IS. P. Wright, prominent farmer
of Adams county, has just returned
from a trip to the Twin Falls irrigat-
ed section in Idaho. Mr.. Wright OBJ
tanned an irrigated tract four miles
from the new town of Twin Falls by
paying a bonus Of SO per acre. He
expressed himself as well pleased
with the buy, and has already started
the work of seeding down 40 acres
to alfalfa.
II never saw so much activity in
my life as there is in the vicinity OF
Twin Falls" said Mr.. Wright yester-
day everywhere farmers with
teams are at work clearing their
seeded down. Water will be turned
onto my 80 acres within two weeks,
and I expect to raise a crop of al
falfa this summer.
1.-THE new town of Twin Falls Is
enjoying a rapid and substantial
growth. The population is estimated
at 1000 and is rapidly increasing.
New business houses and residences
are being erected in all parts of the
town and carpenters are finding little
difficulty in obtaining work. The
graders at work on the branch or the
Oregon Short line, which will con-
meet with Twin Falls, are now within
a mile of the town and the company
expects to have trains running into
the town by the middle Of June. This
will give the town big boost as
passengers and freight for that point
must now be transported overland.
An electric light and power plant is
being constructed at Shoshone falls
which will supply electricity to Twin
Falls and a number of other points
in that section. There is some talk
of an electric road and, with all the
push that is being displayed in other
directions, l would not be surprised to
see road built at some future date"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-27
STODDARD
MAY NEVER
ACT AGAIN

1t is announced from Gait, Canada,
that after recent engagement there
Actor Stoddart, who has been playing
The Bonnie Brier Bush" was taken
i'll and was compelled to discontinue
his trip and return east. He was
stricken with nervous prostration
He became quite i'll and his son and
daughter were summoned to his bed
side. He was at once taken to his
place late reports say he is still
quite low, and that his family say
he will never act again.
During the past 60 years this is
only the second time that Mr.. Stod-
dart has had to disappoint an audi
ence through illness. The first time
was a few years ago in New York,
paralysis. Mr.. Stoddart was born in
Yorkshire, England, October 10, 1927,
and was thus nearing his seventy
eighth birthday.
Mr.. Stoddart's place in THE Bon
ME Brier Bush Is being filled by ].
Palmer Collins. Mr.. Fax, as Posy,
will be featured, and the tour will
be continued till May 20, when 1t
will end for good and all. In the
meantime Mr.. Stoddart's host of
friends here, who regard him with
an affection the like of which has
never been inspired by any other
actor who has visited us, will trust
that even though he is lost to the
stage, his life may be extended fop a
long time to come and that the even
ing of his days may be passed lin
peace, quiet and prosperity.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-27
HORSE SHOW
AT WAlLA WAlLA

WALI.A WALLA, Wash, April 81.
A fine parade Of blooded horses will
be held in Walla Walla on May 6. A
number of prominent horsemen have
about completed arrangements for
holding the show and from the inter-
est being taken in the event the pa
rade held two years ago will be
eclipsed in both the number of horses
on show and in the quality of breed
ing.
II is planned to parade the horses
through the principal business streets
and in order to liven up the occasion
arrangements have been made for the
Walla Walla Military band to head
the parade.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-27
HILL WILL ORGANIZE
0R[AT LAND (0NpANI.

east Mr.. Hill has announced that the
tons of ore. On 10 per cent basis
this ore would last 80 years.
Operated by leases this would mean
production of 100000 tons
year on a royalty of rs cents per
ton and an income of $12,000,000 to
the company
For several years Great Northern
has been paying Z per cent dividends.
This, together with the new company,
means that stockholders will receive
ST. per annum in dividends, 81 from
the railroad company, and $40 from
the realty company.
peculiar complication which
arises out of the issuing Of this stock
is the fact that the Union Pacific
stockholders will receive $29,000,000
worth of stock of the new realty
company because of the approaching
division of Northern Securities. The
Union Pacific, through the dissolution
of Northern Securities, will secure
s29,000,000 of Great Northern stock
and after the organization of the
new company all Great Northern
stock carries with 1t an equal amount
of the new realty company.
The formation Of this company and
the working of the iron properties
now held by the Great Northern
means a doubling of the production
of iron in this country.
to CT in OF journals
good authority that the United States
Steel trust is behind he opening up
of these properties.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-27
PHIS MEET.
ALPHA DELTA

NEW YORK, April 27,-The Alpha
Delta Phi fraternity, one of the larg-
est and most prominent Greek letter
societies of America, began it's
seventy-third annual convention in
this city today with headquarters at
the Hotel Aston. Hamilton w. Mabie
is the presiding officer of the con-
vention and among other prominent
participants are Edward Everett Hale,
President Raymond of Union college
and Justices Brown and Holmes OF
the United States supreme court