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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11
Judge Dunno Means Business.

Judge Dunno starts in like a man in
earnest Of course he is in earnest He
would not have been selected to make that
race in Chicago upon so important issue
unless he had measured up personally to a
high standard. He believes in the issue
upon which he has been elected mayor and
he gives evidence Immediately of a purpose
to test it as thoroughly possible.
The city of Glasgow, Scotland, owns and
operates its street railways, and Judge
Dunno. through the mayor there. has in
vited the manager of the properties to visit
him in Chicago and discuss means and
methods. The invitation has been accepted
and an early day in May fixed as the time
for the Scotch officials arrival in Chicago.
Much good should result from the visit
1t is suggested that this Is putting the
cart before the horse. Judge Dunno Is re-
minded that he must first catch his rail-
road: that before he will have use for any
thing that this Scotch expert may tell him
he will have to clear way to where
lawyers and financiers have more impor-
tant messages. How are the legal Difficult
ties with which his task bristles to be
overcome. and when they have been over
come where Is he to find the enormous
sums of money necessary to make the
mare go?
Still Judge Dunno does well to take
hold of the problem at once and in his
own way This Scotch expert may have a
message for him reaching far beyond the
mere details of running cars on schedule
time and on paying basis He is prob
ably familiar with the whole story of
Glasgows venture in street railways. and
much of it may be instructive in inaugu-
rating the venture that Chicago has de-
cided upon. Glasgow has made decided
success of her venture, and where 1t is
possible to copy the Scotch in matters of
business 1t is usually profitable to do So
AT all events let us hope that Judge
Dunno as mayor of Chicago will give this
matter every attention: that he will prove
1t good. or prove IT bad. 1t is a matter of
great moment. We are hospitable people
as respects public policies. We discuss
them freely when first presented. and of
such as we decide to try we seek the real
value. Municipal ownership of public utili-
ties is now of general interest. II it Is a
good thing. and the second city in size In
American proves it so, other cities will
adopt IT. II II Is not a good thing or even
not a material advance on private owner
ship or private operation. it will be to the
public advantage for a great city like Chi
-cago. with all eyes fixed on her. to demon
strate the fact
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11
Mr.. Rockefeller Again.

Mr.. Rockefeller is exhibiting the Chris
tian spirits obeying the highest COM
mand. Smtten on one check. he forth
with writes another He emphasizes his
humility too, by making the second check
for the same amount as that which brought
him so severe a blow. The figure of
hundred thousand has been burned into his
memory. He will probably use it in fu-
ture in all of his smaller contributions to
religious and educational schemes. Evil
IDENTIFY he is going on as before, giving
where his sympathies and his judgment
direct. and confident of the result. AS he
Sees and others see, 1t is too late, if
it were logical, to press the point raised by
his New England critics. Using the Ian
guage of the everyday, he is already in
so much that he has a recognized standing
among the givers of large sums for pub
lie purposes. Those who have kept tab on
his benefactions put the amount to date at
over thirty million dollars. This sum is not
large for Mr. Rockefeller, but it is enor-
nous judged by ordinary standards. and
as his mind is set in that direction and his
purse practically inexhaustlble we shall
continue to hear from him from time to
time the hat by one person or another
Is passed around
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11
Sunday School Whistling.

certain famous bandmaster, once a resi-
dent of Washington used to say that when
ever he composed a tune which he hoped
would appeal to the popular ear he tested
Its merits before publication by having 1t
played before an audience of boys gath
cred from the streets. II the youngsters
could whistle the tune after hearing 1t once
he called it good and put 1t forth. For"
he explained, III tie tune cannot be caught
by the boy who whistles 1t has no chance
to succeed. 1t must appeal to him first"
This truth win be understood by all who
have ever noted the eagerness Of the small
boy with the abilty and Inclination to
transform pair OF lips into a musical In
strument-and what boy Ia deficient In that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11

arrest or when enjoying debauch with
associates of their own kind. From the be-
ginnings of society there have been tramps,
In some guise and under one name or
another and probably until the end of time
there will be recruits to the army Of the
preferably unemployed.
Yet, disregarding this inevitable remnant
of tramps by choice. the question of those
wanderers who are forced into this worth
less life by economic conditions Is most
serious one. They constitute the real
problem. for they are a symptom OF q
social disease. On this point the following
statement by Raymond Robbins, OF the
Northwestern University Settlement House
of Chicago. before a Brooklyn audience the
other night is highly suggestive:
1.-The great class of homeless men in this
country Is constantly being recruited from
the best boys of America, not the worst.
say deliberately that the majority of home
less men, our tramps and casual laborlng
men, are American-born, and in some cases
they come from our best American families.
1t has been proved that the foreigners stand
so much harder treatment than the Amerl-
can boy that they are every day dasplacing
the American boy in our great industries.
and that he is going out on the streets and
on the road. "
Here is a choice of evils. The hardy for
eigners are coming to this country by the
tens of thousands monthly, scattering into
the unskilled trades and displacing the less
sturdy Americans. If the employers, out
of motives of good public policy for the
sake of the atmosphere of their establish
ments, give the preference even at dis
advantage to Americans, the foreigners are
likely to drift themselves into the ranks of
the wanderers. Which is better, or rather
less menacing the native born or the for
eign born tramp?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11
Tramps.

Year after year sociologists attack the
tramp problem in the hope of finding the
cause or perhaps the cure. only to confess.
after long study. that it Is beyond their
reach The great army of restless men and
boys continues TO grow in numbers, more
rapidly in times of Industrial depression.
but nevertheless steadily enough to keep
the ranks always crowded. Where do they
come from. these disconnected, disheart-
ened, dissolute, Incapable wanderers? What
becomes of them? How do they llve2 What
are their aims. If any beyond the mere
search for means of existence? What can
be done to cure their condition?
Most students of this question agree that
the causes of the tramp evil are of two
general kinds. Industrial and temperament
tai. and that If the former were removed
by the provision of honest labor at good
wages for all willing to work, there would
still be large number of men who prefer
TO wander about the country, living from
hand TO mouth. depending upon charity and
the proceeds OF an occasional bit OF unwill-
ing work, and happiest when escaping
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11
America.

Wherever the President has spoken at
any length on his present journey ne mas
appealed to national pride, and wherever
the sentiment has been uttered 1t has been
vigorously applauded. The south and the
southwest alike have responded. The peo-
pie seem to be of one way of thinking on
that point Nationality is the dominant
spirit Old states like Kentucky, compare
lively new states like Kansas and Texas
and territories like Oklahoma and Indian
Territory, on the eve of becoming states,
hear with equal pleasure the message oil
our meaning and our opportunities as a
nation from the lips of the man who has
been called to the highest office in the ma
ton. 1t is gratifying and encouraging in
the highest degree.
This sentiment fortunately for US, is
based upon substantial things. 1t is not
the product of spreadeagleism. but of a
spreadterritorialism We see our way
clearer for having broadened our purposes
Our national pride is the greater because
of the fact that we have more to be proud
of than ever. We are no longer, as Mr..
Olney several years ago expressed thank
fulness for, q hermit nation. Our concern
now is with the advancement of the world
and we realize the fact that we have
part to play in the great drama. We have
been studying geography-running our eyes
and fingers over the globe-and have prof
tied by our discoveries. In the language
of famous Alabama statesman, we are
beginning to appreciate where we are at.
In the section therefore once given over
to the doctrine of states rights we see
manifestations now of the liveliest APP
prevail of all assertions of national power
and duty The cotton planter no less than
the cotton manufacturer wants. not Texas,
not Alabama, not Mississippi alone, but
the whole country to share in the develop
Panama canal built and opened for traffic
at the earliest possible day. He can see
how impotent a state or a few states
would be in such calculations. but how
potent the nation is. 1t takes a great
power TO do great things, and he rejoices
In the fact that we are great power. The
President has had but to suggest these
things to his audiences to arouse hearty
and genuine enthusiasm.
OF course, we shall be told that the great
ness of a nation is not to be reckoned by
the extent of its territory, the money value
of it's trade the size of Its army and the
number of its warships. But the question
In the world, and a part of it, and must
do as the world does. We are a great ma
ton. as the world constructs the word, and
must do the work cut out for us by the
worlds standards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11

respectful transmute the breath into mu-
steal sounds. Hardly does song Of a
catchy lit sound from the stage or the
street pianos before 1t is to be heard on
the streets in shrill vibrations. It Is the
small boy who starts the process. He may
not be able to master all the melody. He
may catch only a bar or two of the refrain.
but he gets hoia OF the dominant notes and
Fuckers persistently, even maddeningly, I'M
til the atmosphere is a-thriil with snatches
of "all the latest popular songs of the day..
as the street vendor of the music sheets
proclaims.
The directors of big Sunday school in
Camden, N. j.. have decided to utilize this
tendency of the small boy to express his
musical soul through the puckered lips.
They know that the average youngster Is
not as a rule fond of singing. The moment
he opens his mouth in song he becomes
self-conscious and loses his nerve. He
probably sings far off key and spells
chorus But let him whistle and he will
carry the melody through and enter zeal
ously into the work of rendition. SO these
wise directors have proclaimed that hence
forth in the choral singing in their Sunday
school all the children shall sing the verses
and the boys shall whistle the chorus.
The effects of this announcement are al
ready manifest In an increased attend
ance The boys who heretofore have kept
away from Sunday school because they
were shy of the singing now attend in
numbers, and when the choruses of the
hymns are reached a great volume of sound
arises that attests to the interest that has
been awakened in the youngsters. The ex-
pertinent has been pronounced a success,
and is being studied by other Sunday
schools in Camden
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11
Admonition.

Lay low. Mistuh Fishin' Worm,
1 gives you warnin' fair.
De sun is shinin' warmer an
has some time to spare.
De ripple's on de river
OATS singin' soft an slow.
1 don wan no advantage,
Mistuh Fishin' Worm, lay low.
rs gwine to do some diggin'.
An 1t ain no fault o mine
If right soon you ism swingin'
In de water on line.
So you wants to start an burrOw
Jes' as fas' as you kin go.
Is givin' you fair notice,
Mistuh Fishin' Worm, lay low.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11
Expelled for Bribery.
,e San Francisco Call.

From the San Francisco Call.
The California senate made precedent
in it's expulsion of the four members for
the crime of bribery. Up to that time
no legislature in the United States had
taken such action in punishment of that
offense. Members charged with bribery
had resigned. and some had been sus-
pended, but none had been expelled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11
The South and Roosevelt.

FIR, m the San Francisco Chronicle.
The President is receiving hearty ovations
in the south. The people who thought no
language too bitter to use In speaking of
him during the campaign which resulted In
his election are now hurrahng for him. All
of which shows that it is unwise to regard
ante-election charges assertions as the
real opinion of people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11
SHOOTING STARS.
,th in Small and Great Thing

so they smashed your laundry and looted
your cash drawer said the police Judge.
''They did,, answered the intelligent Chi
naman
And what did you do?"
Nothing. They followed the usual Gus
tom and convinced me that it was to my
interest to remain neutral"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11
Useful Speeches,

"A man in public life should learn to say
no."
Yes" answered the beef magnate. And
when there is an investigation on he should
learn to say don't know"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11
Inviting an Explosion.

From the Baltimore American.
The member of the Russian imperial
family who is publicly announcing. that II
the people make trouble for the emperor
again they will receive even worse punish
ment than on red Sunday belongs to
class of persons who look for gas leaks
with naked nghts-and usually ind them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11
IncautiouS,

What 1 admire about Rojestvensky,"
said ono Russian officer, lis his reckless
bravery
Reckless bravery"
Yes. In allowing himself to get into the
same ocean with the Japanese"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11
The Voice of the Kicker.

DO you favor municipal ownership
No answered the taxpayer. IF I am
to take chances on paying assessments on
lines that don't pay I want the privilege of
selecting the stock myself"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11

President Baer's assurance that there Is
no sentiment in the coal business is not in
any way calculated to disturb previous i'm
cressions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11
A Respite.

The races soon will vanish.
But not beyond recall.
They will let the foolish money
Accumulate till fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11

Mr.. Rockefeller has no doubt received
many private assurances that his money
would willingly be accepted without insin-
uations or criticism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11
Probably Had a Better ons.

From the East Liverpool (ohol Tribune
TO correct a long-standing impression
these Iowa politicians will please note that
an Ohio man has declined federal APP
pokltment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11

An English physician has seriously an
swered the theory attributed to DR.. Osler.
The British temperament still refuses to
see joke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11

Chicago politicians may yet figure out
some scheme by which even a municipal
ownership system may develop share Of
graft
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11
Where VS.. How.
From the Providence Journal.

The difference between Mr.. Richard Gro
ker and Mr.. John D. Rockefeller would
seem to be that one is asked where he got
1t. while the question put to the other re-
lates to how he got It,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11
Has Been Said Before.

From the Denver News.
The creation of vast private fortunes out
of monopolization of public utilities will
soon be ended. The public is becoming
wise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11

Mr.. Lawson spoke admiringly of certain
traits of Mr.. Rogers. but the latter refuses
to reciprocate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11

The western farmers manage to be COM
paratively easy in their minds unless they
are among those who have struck oil
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11

1t Is still regarded as almost certainty
that the Washington club Will play better
ball than It did last summer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11

There is no denying that Mr.. James Hyde
gives good dinners, even if there Is little
trouble about settling the check.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11

Santos Dumont declares that he Is going
to build an air-yacht. The castle in the air
is now a back number
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11

Mrs. Chadwick is still of the opinion that
worse people than she is have managed to
secure indications.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11

The boy who went to school in his bare
feet and studied by candle light was never
In any fear of the meningitis germ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11

A weeks delay more or less in the Nan
Patterson case will not figure much in the
sum total Of time consumed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11
Never Dormant.

From the Burlington Free Press
Bryan has changed from the position of
the Democratic candidate couchant to that
of the Democratic lion rampant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11
Alfonso's Bridep
From the Portland oregonian.

From the Portland Oreg0nian
Not to have been mentioned as a bride
for King Alfonso has become a distinction
among European princesses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11
Insurance Joke.

From the New York Sun.
wit says that some lead the simple life
some the strenuous life and some the equi-
table life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11

Rojestvensky feels like a man who may
at almost any time be called home to apol-
ogiZe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-11

AS a diplomat. Castro should claim the
full approval OF the Sultan OF Turkey.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-01-20
LEE BARRY RECITAL
Rich Musical Affair Given by
These Artists at Msthodist
Church Thursday Night.

Despite the cold atmosphere a large
audience was richly entertained at
the musical recital given by Miss
Lee and Prof. Barry, assisted by
Prof. LadrneI, at the Methodist
church Thursday evening. These
musicians ale at the head of the on
servatory of music ia Dakota Wesley
an. and the program they rendered
on this occasion was OF the character
to put tine impress of artistic ac-
compliShment on their work. Miss
Lee did double duty, in that she APP
peared as a piano soloist and i'm vocal
selections, not to mention the ar.
tistic playing of Prof. Barry's violin
accompaniment.
Miss Lees most impressive number
was "Judith,' singing the scena and
aria. The number was a StrCng one
and brought into requisition the
singers best talent. and it was given
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-01-20
VERY SUDDEN DEATH
James Wells, an Attorney Of Britton,
Died Suddenly Saturday on Going
Into Court House.
Coroner'S Inquest Was Held and Re-
mains Mere Shipped Home Mon-
day Old Soldiers Assist.
Miss Lee and Prof. Barry Gave a Rich
Musical Recital at Methodist
Church Friday Night.
DIED OF HEART DISEASE
James E. Wells, of Brltton. Died
Suddenly as He Was Enter
ing the Court House

James E. Wells, of Britlon, dropped
dead of heart disease Saturday after
noon at a little after / O'Clock as
he was entering the court house.
MIR. Wells came to Mitchell that
morning on the II O'Clock train in
company with Byron Abbott and
III. Il. Phelps, OF Britton. and
f. w. Taylor and G. NJ. Stevens,
of Aberdeen, TO argue a case be-
fore Judge Smith. The gentlemen
left The Widmann together and
walked to the court house. AS they
entered the court yard it was noticed
that Mr.. Wells was behind the other
-four gentlemen, and Mr.. Phelps
dropped back and spoke to him. MI.
Wells replied that he felt. faint and
weak and could not 90 so fast. AS
he stepped up the steps to enter the
building he again remarked that he
felt very faint.
with the utterance of these words
he fell slowly forward and sank to
the stone landing. After gasping
once or twice Mr.. Wells expired. The
other gentlemen who had passed in
TO The court house were called back
and were Mortified at what had TAX
en- place so suddenly i'm the death of
Mr.. Wells. His body was tenderly
picked up and taken into the sher-
itf's office. He has been subject to
heart disease for some time and had
not been well for three weeks.
Mr.. Wells was about 60 years old
and has been a practicine attorney a
good many years. He located in
brown county, at Columbia, a good
many Years ago, and was the leading
attorney for Columbia during the
county seat light with Aberdeen.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-01-20
MINISTERS GIVE RECEPTION
Rev. and Mrs. Powell En~tertaine,
by the Association Previous
to Their Departure.

The anticipated departure from
Mitchell of Rev. and Mrs. Chas. Ill.
Powell vas the occasion OF "a very
pleasant social gathering at the home
of REV, and Mrs. II. j. Giblett
Thursday afternoon from 3 to $50
O'Clock, when the Ministerial Asso
citation rendered the departing pastor
ana wife a farewell reception. lit was
attended by the pastors and their
wives. The hours were happily en-
jOyed In social CONVERSE and refresh
ments we've served. Revs. Bowdish.
Surbeck and Giblett gave Inform al
talks and touched upon the good fell
lOwship that existed among the pas
tors OF the city, and the regrets en-
pressed were very general concerning
the departure of Mr.. Powell. whom
the paSlolH said they found in their
broad character and one with whom
it was a pleasure to work in church
aifais 5. Mr.. Powell replied to the
very llnd remarks that were made in
his belalf and assured the pastors
that he regretted exceedingly to dis
solve the relations which have been
a Aelp and pleasure to him during his
~paslorlte i'm Mitchell.
lReys. Wilkinson and Surheck pre-
Solstol fhp foltnvinu 1~.nso}uttorS