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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-28

ings In oil, among which are to be noted the
famous Little Lady Sophie of Soho," THE
Little Red Glove" La Princess du Pays de
la PoIcelaine." THE Little Blue and Gold
Girl. symphony in Gray-the Thames"
THE White Symphony-Three Girls" Rose
and BrOwn-La Cigale," and others. Be
sides these there are thirty water colors-
thirty of his best water colors-twenty-two
pastels and five drawings, to say nothing of
the much-talked-of Peacock room, which, In
the matter Of setting. 1t is Mr.. Freer's in
tention to reproduce complete.
Whistler's Characteristics.
1t is eminently certain that Whistler was
an oddly; that he was eccentric to the
verge of insanity; that he made willfully
more enemies than friends but 1t is equally
well established that he was a man Of
genius; that his productions are to be num-
bered among the few great works of the
past century, and that among modern paint
ers he occupies not only unique but a pre-
eminent position. There Is no doubt that
some of his creations are bizarre and that
by many these have been worshipfully over
rated, but ii does not follow that none are
worthy nor that many may not be brilliant
productions-cleverly artful, profoundly sig
nihcant beautiful and at the same time dis
tinctly individual England, France and
Germany have honored his memory the
memory of an American-by placing his
paintings In their national galleries. A year
ago thousands of persons went from all
parts of the United States to view a collec-
ton of his works placed on exhibition in
Boston by the Copley Society This spring
a memorial exhibition of his works In Lon
don. and now other crowds are gathering to
view a similar exhibition held under the d.
rection of the French department of the fine
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or baby language, she knew how to assuage.
the child's minor griefs and chase away the
frown and wrinkles on the baby face
But one of the most interesting sights in
the parks is to observe the ten-year-old lad
taking care of his eighteen-months-old
brother. Such a nurse and his charge were
In the Smtl sonian grounds the other
afternoon. Thu day was hot and the baby
brother was fretful. requiring no end of at
tention from the older lad. Over on the
Monument grou ads a crowd of boys was
playing base bal. and the young boy nurse
cast many longing look across the green
whence the shouts of excitement and
laughter proceeded from those participating
i'll the game. Presently a party of small
boys stroled past the spot where the lad
was tending his baby brother and one of
the lads in the party held up two fingers
inviting him to a swim in the cool waters O.
the inner basin
Nope" answered the boy nurse to the
sign invitation. Cant co. got to mind de
kid"
But he stood still watching them out OF
sight until little cry from his charge re-
called him to his duty Then, with a sigh.
he put away his yearnings for a game OF
base ball or plunge in the cool water and
picking up the baby brother soon had the
tot Growing with infant glee. After few
hours when the baby had become tired OF
play and was ready for his nap the older
lad placed him in his little Quilt-lined
wagon and watched by him while he slept.
AS he sat pulling up the blades OF grass and
glancing occasionally at the sleeping child.
no doubt he soliloquized about as follows:
Jimmy. you're fine kid and loves We,
and wouldn't be widout We: yere all right
but We certainly does play de deuce wild me
fun
The old colored NANNY is conspicuous
in the parks with her little white charges
The relationship between the old NANNY
and her charges is different than that sus,
tanned between the fashionable nurse ana
the infants of the rich. She allows the tots
considerable liberty. but yet she is firm and
the babies understand when she commahus
them to Cum back hyarr' No nurse is
more gentle and none can soothe the Infant
hearts more effectively than old NANNY
with her tender caresses and pleasant-toned
croonings, and when one observes the
patient care that old NANNY takes In
watching over the babes of white parents.
he does not wonder at the affectionate re-
gard in which many grown men and Womer
In Washington hold their old darke.
nurses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-28
MUSIC AND MUSICIANS

Thos. L. Jones, for the past two years
tenor soloist at the Luther Memorial
Church. has resigned to accept a similar
position at the Metropolitan Presbyterian
Church, on Capitol Hill. Miss Edith Pick
ering has been re-engaged as soprano SOLO
list, and Miss Jessie B. F. Grant as organist.
The recital of the pupils of Mrs. NJ. r.
Waldecker next month will be made I'M
usually attractive by the assistance of the
United States Marine Band
very enjoyable musical recital was
given by the pupils of Miss Womble last
Tuesday evening. at her residence, 112l 10th
street. The program consisted of the fol-
lowing selections: Duet. Military Galop,
Labistsky, by Misses Carrie and Ray Sci
gel: Contemplation, Fieldhouse, by Miss
Eva Everette; Alabama March and Two
step, OFT. by Master Willie Walsh: Cres-
cent Reverie, Fieldhouse, by Miss Bessie
Lockhead; Moonlight On the Hudson. VIII
son, by Miss May Jones; Little Sunbeam
Waltz. Lenzberg, Miss Katie Leonard;
Crimson Bushes. Lester, by Miss Lizzie
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by the present executive staff. acting for
Mrs. La Shelle.
Grace Filkins and William Harcourt are
to enter vaudeville together in Julian
Streets comedy, THE Lady Across the
Hall"
There Is vet a fair chance that Mrs.
Brown Potter will appear In vaudeville on
this side of the water. Her London en-
gagement in "Du Barry" at the Savoy
Theater, closed rather suddenly the 9th or
this month and it Is reported from London
that she lost an even 100000 as the result
of her unfortunate theatrical experiences
OF the year.
Florence Ziegfeld has placed Alice Nelson
under contract for the season of 1905-O6
He will take Miss Nelson on a concert
tour of the principal American cities. as
she refused all overtureS to appear IN comic
opera The first concert will be given in
New York. some time in October.
Klaw Erlanger have arranged with
George Edwardes, the London manager. for
the transfer to America OF the original
cast of 'Veronique" for the New York
opening in October.
Edna Aug is to be among next seasons
stars appearing in -Four Leafed Clover"
a musical piece by Martha Morton, under
the management of Aubrey Mittenthal.
The matrimonial engagement of Miss
Katherine Raynore of T. Daniel Frawley's
company, now in San Francisco, and Dr.
Daniel Everett Taylor of Wilmantic, VT,
was announced during the past week.
George H. Broadhurst has finally given
name to his musical comedy which Broad
hurst and Currie are to present in elaborate
fashion next season. 1t is The Duke of
Duluth" Nat Wills is to be starred in
the title role. The score is by Max Witt
Henry Miller is pleased with his expert
ence in vaudeville and when asked to de-
fine the difference between the regular and
continuous theaters said: Just about 81, 900
a week.
Hilda Spong will revert to Charles Froh-
mans management next season. By cable
Mr.. Frohman arranged last Wednesday to
engage Miss Spong as leading woman with
William H. Crane She will remain in Mr.
Cranes company for fourteen weeks next
season. after which she will sail for Lon
don to present THE Firm of Cunningham
on the other side,
Young Henry Irving is playing Hamlet"
in London to crowded houses and his work
Is compared favorably with his fathers.
The Shuberts are to present "Fantana"
in London next October. with an entirely
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new cast. the one now in New York being
kept intact for this country.
in San Francisco, suffering from an attack
of appendicitis, but it is thought he will
recover without undergoing an operation.
Manager Henri Gressitt has signed Minnie
Seigman for next season, and will star
her with William Bramweli In Captain
Darlington"
Mrs. Leslie Carter, who was compelled
New York. on account of an injury to her
ankle. is slowly recovering but will not
be able to leave her apartments for sew
eral weeks.
Little Chip, who made quite reputation
for himself while here with the Dunno &
Harlan Company, has been engaged by
Hamlin. Mitchell & Fields for next season.
He will make his first appearance with the
new firm in August, when a big produc-
ton is to be made
Manager Lee Kugel has purchased the
rights to THE Mocking Bird" In which
Mabelle Gilman recently starred. for next
season. and has signed Miss Kate Conden
for the title role. Miss Conden was recent
ly the prima donna of the Tivoli Opera
Company, San Francisco.
Miss Mary Hall. who was last seen in
TINS city with the Southern company is to
pany for six weeks beginning Monday
night. Miss Hall is also reported engaged
as leading woman for Otis Skinner next
season.
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AM USEM EN- rs.

Continued from Eighth Page0
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Manager Henri Gressitt has signed Minnie
Seligman for next season, and Will star
her with William Bramweli In Captain
Darlington"
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Washington the Art Center.

This being the case. it may seem strange
to some that the offer was ever made, or
that meeting with lukewarm appreciation
il was not Immediately withdrawn; but Mr..
Freer's desire is to give his collection to
the nation, and to place it in what will in
the future be the art center of America.
For this purpose no other city would an
swer as well as Washington. and in this
respect MI. Freer Is convinced that twenty
five years hence no city will vie with the
capital of the nation. This prompted the
offer and has so far prevented its with
DIRE wal but that 1t will endure indefinitely,
however. is not to be supposed. That Mr..
Freer's prophecy for Washington is I'M
fCurded and improbable in It's suggestion
none can affirm. and that it Is true many
believe 1t seems, therefore, from every
standpoint, not only unwise but short
sighted, to reject for insufficient reason, or
through careless unconcern to delay the
acceptance, of his generous and disinter-
ested offer. folly and short sightedness
beyond the capability of intelligent, thought
full, broad-minded men.
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new cast the one now in New York being
kept intact for this country.
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Manager Frank L. Perley is seriously III
in San Francisco, suffering from an attack
of appendicitis, but it is thought he will
recover without undergoing an operation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-28

by the present executive staff. acting for
Mrs. La Shelle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-28

Edna Aug is to be among next seasons
stars appearing in -Four Leafed Clover"
a musical piece by Martha Morton, under
the management of Aubrey Mittenthal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-28

Grace Filkins and William Harcourt are
to enter vaudeville together in Julian
Streets comedy, THE Lady Across the
Hall"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-28

Klaw & Erlanger have arranged with
George Edwardes, the London manager. for
the transfer to America of the original
cast of 'Veronique" for the New York
opening in October.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22
EDITORIALS.
GIVING PRESENTS.

This week aud month always
arouses mans inner most thought
as toa suitable Christmas pre-
sen. to be given to your friends.
There are many kinds of presents
given, some are given because we
feel it our duty to give, some be
cause We are expecting our
friends will repay us. with a re-
mem brance and some are given
for public show, none OF these
are the true gift. The real pre-
sent is the one who gives in the
spirit of pure love and kind re-
CARDS for the receiver, one who
does not expect anything in re-
turn, one who feels that as God
has blessed and caused him to
prosper he likewise can and will
freely shed his sunshine on his
fellow man and neighbor who are
really in need. In this way your
Christmas present has helped to
cheer some poor dark and cloudy
soul of humanity.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22
CHRISTMAS.

Christmas day with all its en-
joyments and facinations vii ..
soon be here. 1t brings Joy to
the toiling millions and peace to
mankind, and why should we all
not rejoice because it is the birth
day of the Saviour of mankind.
We as intelligent beings should
rejoice and seek to make those
around US happy, also those in
whom we come in eontact. AS
we gather around our we'll laden
table or lavish our presents 10
friends, our prayers and sympathy
should go out to the down trodden
and suffering humanity Of other
chimes. The important question
should be, what have | done with
in the last twelve months to
Tighten the burdens and cares of
our fellow man: What more
can | do to- make this earthly
home better for the habitation of
the coming generations. Have
you been a more rejoice on Christ
mas day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

ususl be paid for it IN advance TOR one
ye,S. Why don't more OF the readers
follow his method in paying in advance.
There is a debating society here bS the
name OF Irving" and it 10 composed OF
students bf the university, and at their
meeting Ia st Friday night they debated
the following question, Resolved, THAT
the Negro Is an undesirable element 10
the county Now what do you think OF
college students IN the State University Of
Iowa debating such subject as that?
II they were down south we could assign
the cause that owing to their DISLIKE TO
the Afro American. but here in the North
it is a mVstry to US why so called educate
men would diseuss something that is IN.
worthy OF good educators or loyal Amer
lean views or ideas, students ofthat type
should associate With such men as pitch.
fork" Tillman, J. Sharp williams or Var.
daman. In TACT it has been said BY one
who was there it WAS the best force of .
debate that was ever attempted BY stu.
dents. After . race has lived ic a country
tor nearly 800 years and some people,
who have more aqueous solution in his
brain than any other material wants to
know il that race is an indisersble ele.
mant, how shout the other races? Even
the Anglo Saxon are they wanted here?
Ia my judgement some OF the other races
If it was in their power would possibly
annhiiste the " hite race in less than A8
hours it would be well for tho Irving so.
ciety IN the future to selec. subject that
intelligent people would 90 to hear what
they had to say.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22
COLFAx NEWS.

Mrs. Lewis Morris ia very siok With
pneumonia at the home OF her daughter,
Mrs. Robert Oliver.
Percy Carlton met With quite serious
accident yesterday, be had his foot mash
ed lille WORKING in the mines.
Chss Oliver has been on the SICK list.
but is slowly improving.
Rev. Axd Mrs. Clark have returned
home from Burlington.
Mrs. K. divers baby has beeu sic <
but Is better
Fourteen members OF the p. w. L. and
A. club and qaits a number OF Invited
guest were highly entertained Wednes'
day evening at he Pacific House by bliss
EIdora Green. The pa,loEs were decorst-
Cd in the club oolors pink and white. A
three course luncheon Was servad. and al
excellent programme rendered.. The
topic OF the evening club work among
the women by Mrs. q. Douglass followed
by An informal discussion by Miss Green.
Mrs. J. IL. Harris entertained the club
Thursday afternoon and Mrs. J. I. John
500 will entertain next Thursday the 81.
Sunday was quarterly meeting at the
A. II. K churca. Presiding Elder Gains
was with US and also Rev. H. Graves of
De. Moines.
Mrs. Bowman OF Des Moines was
visitor over Sunday.
The Midway Carnival given by the,
c. NJ. c. was Il success and enjoyed BY all
present.
Mrs. +. Oliver retu:r,d 10 her home in
Bnxton Thursday morning sitter a visit
with her son Prof. r, Oliver.
Mrs. Jas. Car vas called to Buxton
TO the bedside VI her brother y no is not
expected to live.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22
SOME GREAT RACE MEN

In this twentieth century when
great writer's and historians and poets
are eulogizing and singing the praises
and achievements. Of the noble sons of
their race or nation, we think it is
but naturally THAI we public men
should praise the good deeds and
achievements Of members of our race,
especially when we consider and know
what gross injustices and great diff
culties they must surmount in order
to receive any degree Of notice. Cen
orally their ability or adeptness must
far surpass that of their brother in
white. am not a pessimist, but an
optimist Of the first rank. Admitting
that the environment for full devel-
oped negro manhood is not so congen-
ial as it ought to be or that we hoped
it will some day be, yet the American
Negro with little less than one-half
century of civilization, removed from
absolute serfdom. Yet we have pro-
duced some noble sons whose achieve
ments will rank with the best Of what
Anglo-Saxon has produced with its
hundreds and hundreds of centuries of
civilization. In this issue we give
You the pictures of a few who are
fast coming to the forefront in their
chosen work l here mention few
names of the many. so that the young
readers and students may ever remem-
Der their names. AS novelist and a
tragedian. might mention Alexandra
Dumas, the great French Negro. He
stands a peer to any Of his age. In
the world Of art the name Of Henry
O. Tanner, the rising young sculptor
who IS now in Paris. his fame already
stands in the art studios Of the world.
Frederick Douglass. John M. Lang
ston and B. X. Bruce and Robert FL
lott, who doubt their winning elo-
qucnce in debate. In the world Of
music writers and musicians the name
Of S. Colrldge Taylor will always be
prepituated. In the medical world
the names of DR.. Daniel II. Williams
and DR.. G. II Bentley Of Chicago. and
DR.. Wheatland, the x Rays expert Of
Newport, Conn.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22
CHARACTER BUILDING.

Our race is now undergoing the
formative period of character
bailding which will be pointed to
BY future historians, therefore it
behooves US as public men, leaders
and race teachers, impress and in
delibly register on the minds of
the young people and upon the
parents, the duty of good charac-
ter building, true character, a
pure character and AN honest
character that this generation
may become a strong race, ele-
waiting the standard of character.
We need this character in our
homes, in our school rooms in our
every day life, in business and
every vocation of life. Parents
are not careful enough at home
with their children. The home
is neglected, thus the little child
usually likes thatrcal home train
ing. Then again parents do not
select the proper associates for
their children to 1ningle with
while young. 1t is always good
to associate ourselves aud chill
dren in the presence of those pure
noble christian men and women,
that our lives may be benefited.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22

WE ARE
HEADQUARTERS
Holiday
Goods
soc
Will go as far here as
$1.00
elsewhere
THEM MINT
325 East Fifth St,
KEOKUK NOTES

A grand musical given under the
direction Of VIM. Taylor, at the A.
n. E. church, Thursday evening, Dec.
21st. A fine program Is arranged and
grand musical treat is anticipated
Thit Glee Club will also appear in
Quincy on Wednesday. Dec. Goth.
Charles Johnson, musical director,
VIM. Taylor, manager.
Rev. J. W. Crushshon OF Rock Is.
land, formerly stationed here, occu-
pied the pulpit Of the Seventh street
church on Sunday morning. In the
evening Rev. NJ. J. Burton of Sioux
City, spoke to large audience.
Clifton Ashby is expected home from
the Lincoln Institute at jefferson City,
to spend the holidays with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Ashby.
Rev. w. T. Green, pastor of Pill
grims Rest church, has received the
sad news OF the death Of his sister.
Mrs. Kate Cole, at Minneapolis, MINI
Mr.. Homer Jones has been quite i'll
for few days but is conyalscent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22
MOLINE GLEAMINGS

Mr. and Mrs John Slaughter of
Rock Island, celebrated their twentieth
anniversary Saturday, Dec. 9Th. They
received some beautiful pieces Of
Haviland, German and Japanese
china. A fine luncheon was served and
a delightful time was had by all pres
ent.
We are glad that Miss Mabel Tarver
Is able to be out again after her re-
cent illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Jones are look
Ing forward to delightful Christmas,
as their son, Mr.. F. Belmont Jones, of
Chicago, is expected home.
The A. NJ. e. Sunday school classes
met at the home Of Mrs. Henry Pol
lard, Wednesday evening to help her
celebrate her birthday anniversary. A
dainty lunch was served by the hostess
after which the Rev. w. A. Searcy
presented Mrs. Pollard, in the name
Of her class, with a beautiful table
cloth. She received her useful gift
as well as valuable presents. All re,
ported a fine time.
Mrs. r. Thoenix was Rock Island
caller yesterday.
Little Clara Pickinpack is on the
sick list, also Mrs. ]. H. Stanley.
The A. M. e. sunday school are to
have Christmas wheel and they hold
their exercises next Saturday evan.
ing.
The stewardesses OF the A. M. f.
church will give a chicken pie supper
Wednesday, Dec. goth for the benefit
of the pastor.
The Halle Quinn Brown club met
with Mrs. r. Pollard to elect officers,
last Thursday, Dec. 18th. The follow
ing officers were elected: Pres, Mrs
Henry Wood; vice-pres., Mrs. s. B.
Walkup; sec. Mrs. c. B. Tarver;
ass ,ist., Mrs B. Bright; treas. Mrs. j.
/. Jones; custodian. Mrs. Bishop,
Mrs. r. Pollard.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-22
WANTS OF THE HUMAN FAMILY

Looking over the daily papers Our
the past year it has been interesting
to note the columns of Wants" and
in each column were nearly one hun
dred different Wants"
These Wants" were arranged under
various headings, male and female
help" situations wanted" business
chances" rooms and board" houses
to rent" farms for SALE money to
loan"
A careful observation of this great
number of ads in our daily papers, is
a proof of the great restlessness and
dissatisfaction among mankind.
Nearly every one we meet wants
something. Evidently very few are
content with such things as they have.
And how few of those who advertise
get Just what they want Hundreds
of them are disappointed and have to
"try, try again. l have known persons
who wanted positions to call for weeks
and months without securing them.
How discouraging this must be.
At this season our wants cannot find
room in the columns of the daily
papers.
Many of them will be known and
likewise unknown to those whom you
meet
The following are wants to be had
Want these things which are pos
sible to have and to be done. Want
that which will increase happiness in
you and your neighbor; want a home;
want to keep your word: want to be
honest: want to be truthful; want a
thankful spirit; want an education;
want to think; want to profit by the
mistakes of the past.
These are positions to be had upon
accepting them, salary In advance,
with a moment and hourly increase.
Last but of equal Importance, we
want to think of Gods promises, 20
fear the Lord, We bless saints, for there
is no want to them that fear him."
The young lions do lack and suffer
but they that seek the Lord shall not
want any good thing"
I want to wish you merry Christ
mas and Happy New Year, and in
vite you to our services at the Union
Congregational church, corner OF
10th and Park streets.
Rev. Fl. w. Porter, Pastor