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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-27
Rockefeller
And His Money


pros and OF such discussion? The wor ragged
raging all America whether this old
church membership OF charitable gifts
abiding citizenship is mt gift without the
the receivers 1t is fearful reward old perhaps
brings home better than anything has
the amount possible reality the teaching
is about often quoted spirit rdcue any
way that good better than riches appears
that nearly all the population wealth Yet
at the time the who has strife
OF all is branded through
benevOlence
1t pointed by those who accept Rockeeer gift that
the principle OF examining titles gifts established
will be considerable essenng contributions
knows that would always do inquire where dollars
are placed on collection plates OF Sunday
dent that rich will be ddnt offering large gifts since the
experience OF Rockefeller with the Congregational church. whether his
gift is finally accepted No wealthy charity will
like to lace the prospect OF inquiry how got
wants to give The COngegaOnass have therefore established
check the benevoence OF the rich Possibly
OF unfortunate old rich in the dilemma
able TO give their money purchase price better
sciences 1t situation rich Rockefeller tried
give away hundred thousand dollars admittedly
thanks
continental discussion OF the question fit to give to
worthy cauewhether he and his wealth should quaantned
against like eprQus infection lest they purity that
which he only seeks aid Whatever be the the dispute
Rockefeller proered gand there points
to make endessthe raising of question must have
been infinitely shocking Rockefeller and his
Others who their class And the defense Gift usually no
better from this point of view than the attack Even those
for Of the gift make that gver or his
gift honestly acquired Even money thew
say the thief only is affected but the all right
to allow the robbers booty be diverted the religion
How much OF this of stuff either side
Mr., Rockefeller been pleased to read?
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-27

Perhaps the reason banker has been
appointed to succeed the late Paul Les
sar as Russian Minister to China is be-
cause money talks and it is thought a
man who deals in money may have
caught some of its persuasive tricks of
speech.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-27

Jim Quinn expresses the belief that at
the coming county election the voters
will generally act on Rev. w. d. Wes-
advice and scratch party
tickets very freely, thus insuring the
election of the best men. For once Jim
Quinn and Rev. Westervelt agree.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-27

If that absconding tax collector E. j..
Smith of San Francisco does come here
he may have trouble getting the neces-
saries of life, as none of us will want
to take his stolen money, since the pub
LEGATION of DR.. Serene r. Bishops edi-
torial on the subject apropos of John D..
Rockefellers 100000.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-27
No Voucher
Burning This Time

patOn and spent previous Representatives
since the organization Of the Territory
This very satisfactory brought about
by constant campaign for publicity in expenditures which
Star feels that has been insignificant agency This
consistently and persisteny, the deemn
alton the first Territorial Legislature keep the expenditures
demanded that they be made public 1t has claimed this
taxpayers had to know what becoming money espe
cay how their direct representatives the members legislature
spending it. 1t The Star that first made public
that the vouchers for the expenditures of the House
aue had been burned the Star similar action
the House of Representatives of the legislature bv giving
publicity the fact that contemplated exposures
the Star that compelled such publication made expend
the House during legislature 1908 exposures
of the Star that brought about the investigation matter by
federal and territorial grand jue years ago resulting nd
AS result of this campaign education subject te
responsibility of the House the public and the importance and
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-27

Col Jones now has the pen with
which the Governor signed the act re-
curing examinations of court steno-
graphers. He might 'heft" it with his
colonels sword, and give us an authori-
tative judgment as to which is mightier,
the pen or the sword
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-27

There will probably be more satisfac-
ton over the street car speed law than
over any other single enactment OF the
present legislature, not excepting the
Sunday law.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-27
The County Law
In Action

ing them the Governors both the and the
ate enabling whereby the counties financed the laws
the Territory They still have the gauntlet the
and after that the still gauntlet practical
trial
The Civic Federation has announced effect that will h
legality of the law and this federation will be doing
very valuable public by brought before
the election is incurred this be definitely
settled it will be the much public the large
OF money election always and the and
arrangements OF business which always election Ii the
the the be
tered upon with much confidence. 1t will be element Of
strength and if be
ed upon free from any doubt the legality the and
steps required operation during the
experimental stage, and until has become thing and
The election the first OF officers several counties has
been already called by the governor The Republican party organ
has already acted and has called primaries the selection
delegates county county officers. The
Home Rulers through their executive committee today
There evidence the Democrats will full
ticket least this Candidates announcing themselves
We the threshold looks
like county government going have good uy the
the campaign and subsequent results have
good for his
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-27
sANTO DOMINGO.

But a little thing like lack of funds
will not be permitted to spoil a revolu-
ton in Santo Domingo.-Detroit Free
Press.
Why not allow the seal brown re-
publics to the south of us do their own
?-Memphis Commercial APP
peal,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-27

1t is less than two months before the
voters will have an opportunity TO try
Dr. Westervelt's remedy for political
tickets at the polling
booth.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-27

A carefully compiled list of all the
jobs under the new county act, with
salaries and possible graft belonging to
each, ought to prove a good campaign
document. VA
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-27

Did President Isenberg think the work
OF the Senate was so bad that it needed
to be prayed for as a last hope, just as
the Senate was about to adjourn?
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-27

The pen with which the Governor
signed the liquor license bill, ought to
be good for a drink at almost any sa-
loon
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-27

One hundred and three new laws
were made by the legislature that has
just adjourned. Let us hope it will
prove that there is luck in odd numbers.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-27

When some of the voucher burners Of
past legislatures learn that the present
House of Representatives did not spend
all Of its appropriation by ever three
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-27
Castle Z COOKE, LID.
Commission Merchants,
Sugar Factors.
GENTS FOR

The Eva PlG tatio Company,
The waialua Agricultural Co., Lba.
The K hala Sugar Tompany.
The Waimea Sugar Mil Company.
The Fulton Iron Works, st. Louis, No
ne Standard OIL Company.
The George F. Lake Steam Pumps.
Weston's CentrifuEals
The New England Mutual Life Insur-
ance Company Of Boston.
The Aetns Fire Insurance Company %
Hartford, G nm.
The Alliance AS urance Company Of
London.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-27

The flash test law seems to have
flashed in the pan.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-27
H, F, Wichman & Co.,
LIMITED
JEWELLERS
FORT STREET

thousand dollars, they will grieve over
lost opportunities.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-27

Instead Of having a voucher
burning to close the session, the
House of Representatives of the
third legislature of the Territory Of
Hawaii publishes a statement OF its
expenses, and shows that it has
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-27
THE HAWAIIAN REALTY
AND MATURITY CO. Ltd.

Real Estate, Mortgages, Loans and
Investment Securities. Homes built on
the installment plan.
Home Office: Mcintyre Building, T. n.
L. X. KENTWBLL, General Manager.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-27

How does John d. Rockefeller
enjoy the controversy over the
question OF whether his money is
too dirty to be accepted by a
church? What must the wealthy
old pillar Of the Baptist church
think and feel when he reads the
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-27

The most Immediately striking
and important piece OF legislation
accomplished by the legislative ses-
sion which has just adjourned-un-
less it be the Rapid Transit speed
limit acts the county act. BY the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-29
WHAT IS GOING ON TODAY.

Horse Fair At Madison Square Garden
Lecture by Thompson Seton for benefit OF the
Hall a m
'Aice Wonderland entertainments benefit fo5 the
Idaho Industrial institute Berkeley Lyceum, 44th-st
5th-ave., 2:30 n.
meeting the College Suffrage League. Woman S
University Club. No. 10 Gramercy Park. B p. m
Annual luncheon of the Elnra College Club Hotel Man
Easter festival OF the Little Association
Webster Hall. No 125 West 11th-st. p. m
Anniversary celebration Of the inauguration Of George
Washington first President Of the United States
by the Mary Washington Colonial Chapter Daugnters
Of the American Revolution. Mrs. Oliver Livingston
festival girl Church, I1st-st
and Broadway, p. m
woman's Press Club entertainment. waldorf-Astoria
2:3O m
Alpha Delta Phi Convention ana dinner. Hotel Aston
Meeting OF Mathematical Society Columbia
University.
Parade Of Automobile America. starting from
Celebration by the 25Oth
Element Of Jews in North America, Hotel Savoy.
500 p. n
Tournament OF Company G. 18th Regiment armory even
Entertainment reception the Dauntless Rowing
Club. Harlem Casino. $50 ?.
Presentation Of las You Like by Educational
Alliance. East Broadway and Jefferson-st. evening
Conference the Prevention OF tuberculosis Cooper
Union. evening.
Public lectures Of the Board Of Education D. m-Egh
Frederick II: sykes Recent English Poets-Alfred
School No. "a. 1o4h-st Amsterdam-ave.. William
W: Massee. Cowboy Life the Plains; Board Of
son, The St Louis Exposition Qllustrated): St
Bartholomews Lyeeuul Hall No 2O5 East 42d-st.
Southern Cross" illustrated; Young Mems Hebrew
Association. 92d-st and Lexington-ave.. De Witt c.
5sb6 School No l. Hem and Catherine t Thsod9re
School No 1s4 1I6thsT bet,vsa- IA al. TuDG
ayes. Albert A. Brockway. Palestine Qllugtrated)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-29
MIR. CARNEGIE'S GIFT.
AGAINST PENSIONS.
Dr. McMaster Says There Are Too
Many Carnegie Gifts.

Philadelphia. April 2S-Much diversity Of
Oplh'on was expressed to-day by officials Of the
University Of Pennsylvania concerning Andrew
Oarnegie's gift of S1OO00OO0 as a pension fund
LOT college professors. Members of the admin
islratve department spoke Of the gift in terms
u praise. Members Of the teaching force viewed
me matter with dsfavor.
Ut John Bach NcAIaster, who holds the chair
VI history at the University of Pennsylvania
ana who is one Of the best known historians in
'''e united States. expressed himself as directly
opposed to the principle Of the gift, saying:
ba 1 don't know any more about it than what
&c We reao' but L don't like it, 1 don't believe
49,, as he has been doing in the last few
80 II is not a good thing, and / don't like
Mr.. Carnegies methods
IN the first place. do not believe in pension
sSSteIIs IN general, and 1 am especially opposed
~ tueIh IN the teaching profession. 1t would be
PIacucally the same thing as the police pension
sion. 49, ~
When one OF us enters the teaching profession
ne uoes not do it with the expectation of making
ne has an entirely different end in view.
TINS pension system would certainly lower
believe that in this and in all professions
&c III business, each man should stand on his
own basis. and on that alone. Personally, I
would not accept such pension but I think
c ~ y, II might prove acceptable to the majority
OF the profession. I am Speaking only for my
ser; we have Carnegie Libraries" and Car
Hssse heroes, now We are to have Carnegie
professors" do not like it,
DR.. Charles Gusts Harrison provost Of the
university. as the representative administrative
ohcer OF the institution took an entirely differ
ent view Of the matter and seemed much pleased
with Mr.. Carnegies generosity. He said:
Ihere are two results which win follow this
elIt OF Mr.: Carnegie's. The first result will be
me ne provision of a retiring fund for professors
after they untitled for further ac1ive service
as is provided in the provisions of Mr. Carnegie's
oter' rms viii insure competency for the
LailhIuI teachers who have been unable to save
from their salaries during their service
Inc second result which l consider equally
Important VIII be the stimulation Of the work
OF the professors and instructors during the
PERIOD or their active work at an Institution
as they VIII not have to fear for the future Ihey
peing insured competency in old age, they will
be able to enter into their work with much
greater vigor and more singleness Of purpose
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-29
THE MENINGITIS GERM.
Similar to That of Oae Form of
Cotarrh-EDidemic WQnes.

The cerebro-spinal meningitis commission held
meeting at the Health Department Offices yesterday
afternoon, and devoted most OF II 90 a discussion
OF the characteristics OF various types of organisms
similar the cerebro-spnal meningitis germ, which
has been determined to be similar to. n not denti
cal WITH that of form of catarrh. 1t has been
ascertained that the germ enters the system
through the mucus membrane OF the nose
The action Of the Board of Health in treating the
disease as infectious, before the commission was
ready to report was approved IL thought
precautionary measures should be taken. although
the nature of the disease is not fully understood
Requests have been sent physicians and hospital
authorities that the commission be Informed in all
meningitis cases where autopsies may be performed
The epidemic of CerebTO-spinal meningitis will
soon be a thing OF the past unless al indica-
tons fail For the six days ending yesterday at
only Sxty-twO deaths from the disease had
been reported in the city OF these thirty oc-
CURED in Manhattan. twenty-five in Brooklyn. two
in Queens one in The Bronx. Last week the
death roll I04. decrease OF thirteen from the
eek
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-29
AMERICAN ORIENTAL SOCIETY.

Springfield, Mass April &-The u1th annual
meeting Of the American Oriental Society closed
frs sessions this afternoon, and elected officers as
follows: President, Daniel Colt Gilman, OF Balti-
more: yice-presidents. Dr. William Hayes Ward,
Editor Of THE Independent" NeW-fork; professor
Crawford H Toy, OF Harvard University; Professor
Charles r. I.anman, Of Harvard University; CORE
spending secretary. Professor T. Washburn Hop
ins OF Yale: recording secretary, Professor George
J. Moore OF Harvard University; treasurer, Pro-
fessor Frederick Wells Williams, of Yale UnlVeP-
sty: librarian, DIT. Hams Oertel OF Yale secretary
Tor the section for study OF religions, Professor
Morris JastroW, Of the University of pennsylvania
directors. President William X. Harper OF Chicago
University Professor Richard J. H Gotthel. OF Co
lumbla University: Professor E v. W. Jackson. OF
Columbia University; Professor Paul Haupt, OF
Johns Hopkins University; Professor Henry HyVer-
not OF the Catholic University OF America, Wash
ington: Professor Charles c. Torrey, Of Yale Uni
versity. and Professor Maurice Bloomfield Of Johns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-29

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-29
ARTHUR FITzwILu1AM TAFT.

Arthur FftZwilliam TAFT the painter. died at his
home. No. Is Fairfield Place. Yonkers. yesterday
morning, after three months illness. He was
born at Livesy Hail. Liverpool England in
1873. After his father. West Indian merchant be-
came financially embarrassed TAFT worked in the
art house Of Agnew & Zanetti of Manchester and
took UP art. In 1870 he to this country and in
1853 he elected associate Of the National
Academy, and in 1858 he made Academician
He was also a member OF the Artists Fund So
ciety and the LOtos Club. He is survived by his
widow and two sons. Among his many works is
Quail and Young" 1856. which is in the CorcOran
Gallery al Washington. The funeral viii take
place tomorrow, and the burial viii be at Wood
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-29
THE WEATHER REPORT.

OfaciaI Record and Observation-Disclosures, April Is
The Western disturbance has advanced upper lake
region and increased considerably in energy
attended by showers thundersorms in the middle
Mississippi valley the Ohio Valley and lower por-
ton Of the lake region. Pressure risen over the
northeast Canadian provinces also Rocky Mountain
region In all other districts The fair
with considerable rise in temperature except over the
slope of the Rocky Mountains where it has be-
much colder The lake region oppression will move
during Saturday and give rain Val
ley the portion Of the lake region and the Middle
Atlantic States.
There be showers thunderstorms In the lower
Mississippi Valley the East Gulf States showery
weather within those districts sunday.
There will also be showers sunday in Atlantic Coast
districts and England
Cooler weather viii prevail in the portion the
lake region the Ohio valley the Middle States
New-England.
The winds along the New-Engand and Middle Atlantic
Coast will be increasing South Atlantic
south increasing: West Gulf light 10
fresh south the lower lakes brisk SOUTH shifting
10 brisk northwest.
Steamers departing Saturday for European ports will
the Grand Banks.
Forecast for Special LOcalities.-For Eastern New
York NewJersey. showers to-day rising tenn
perature Sunday showers cooler interior increasing
south winds
For Delaware and the District Columbia fair to-
day. followed showers in the afternoon: Sunday fair
cooler. increasing south winds.
For New-England. showers to-day and Sunday with
rising temperature coast: interior Sunday
creasng southeast south winds.
Tor Eastern Pennsylvania. showers to-day with ris-
ing temperature: sunday clearing and colder increasing
For Western New-York. rain and colder to-day: sun
day. showers hrlss soGth shifting TO west, winds
colder to-day; sunday. fair: fresh brisk south
shifting to west winds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-29
EXAMPLE TO STATE UNIVERSITIES.
President Butler Says States Supporting
Them Should Emulate Mr.. Carnegie.

President Butler Of Columbia University, discuss
ing the Carnegie Foundation. yesterday said:
consider it the most far reaching and important
or MI. Carnegie's benefactions 1t gives support
where most needed TO the whole profession Of
teaching in colleges and universities Not only are
the salaries Of teachers VIGOROUSLY inadequate but
as the cost OF living increases they grow steadily
less measured relatively. 1t is quite Impossible for
university or college teacher TO live in comfort
10 maintain his family and to educate children
and at the same time prepare for old age or the
accident.
To secure in the ordinary way a retiring pension
or annuity, as the Carnegie foundation viii pro
Vldei would probably cost the average college
1eacher from 20 to p per cent OF his annual salary
rms foundation increases, therefore, by just so
much the annual value Of the positions held by
those who are eligible for its benefits BY the
terms OF the foundation it is obviously suggested
10 the legislatures Of those States maintaining uni
Fersiues 10 make the same provision for their
teachers that this foundation makes for teachers
IN PUBIC institutions that are not tax supported