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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
Gloves and Microbes.

From the London Chronicle
1t was noticed in Paris when King Ed
ward was there that he always appeared
in public with his right hand gloved. bur
not his left AS IT is a common pract,ce
to carry the right glove loose and not the
left. much speculation has been excited by
the kings reversal of this custom Ono
learned writer suggests that It Is due to a
sound perception OF hygienic propriety.
The object of a glove. he says, is not 10
adorn hut to protect the hand Which
hand has the more constant EMPLOYMENT
and is. therefore. brought into closer con
tact with microbes? Why, the right hand
1t follows that in keeping that hand
gloyed. the king shows his unfailinr
sense. yiye lie roi,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
ODD FACTS ABOUT BARRELS.
Over 800, 600, 900 Manufactured and
Used in This Country Annually

From the Chicago Chronicle.
The Introduction of improved machinery
in its manufactu has made the American
cooperage business the largest in the world
There are upward of 100000. 900 barrels and
circular packages manufactured in this
country annually, and the demand increases
so that this output must be steadily broad
ened In order TO keep pace with the growth
of the business. The largest consumption
Of barrels is in the cement business. which
approximately demands 35.eOO,000 a year
for the trade, while -four comes next with
a demand for 22, 500 coo; fence staples, bolts
nuts and nails require 15ODU.O00, and sugar
Ii, 100000. Roasted coffee, spices, crockery
and fruits and vegetables use up about
10000 barrels year each, while the
glassware trade, baking powder companies.
distilled liquor manufactures and candy.
tobacco and cheese packers are big users
of barrels, averaging in each trade from
1000, coo to SOD0.000 barrels. The consump-
ton of barrels for mOlasSes OIL lard and
pork is also, enormous, while dry paint.
glue, snuff, oatmeal. screws, castings and
general hardware articles annually increase
the demand on the cooperage supply.
While the amount of expenditure for bar
reIs can be closely estimated for a given
year. It is not possible to say how many
barrels are in actual use The life of a bar
rel is put down at one year by the trade,
but that is far from true. The great ma
cat. They begin sugar or -four barrels.
and are then sold to the farmer for ship
ping his produce to market. 1t may be they
are returned to him several times. carrying
potatoes or pickles to market In the first
trip, and then cabbages or lettuce in the
next. each cargo being lighter in weight
than the previous one. owing to the weak
ened condition of the barrels. Finally, the
barrel may serve out its life work as a gar
bage receptacle and be burned in the end in
some tenement house to keep out the win
ters chill. Thus IL may be said that bar
rel, serves more useful career than almost
any other manufactured article, and its
life is much longer than season.
The demand for barrels is stead ~ in
creasing because modern machinery has
made 1t possible to make them for the trade
cheaper than almost any other form of
package. That it is the most convenient
form of package has long been acknowledge
ed. The ancient cooper's art was skilled
one and the work of cutting out the slaves
and then assembling them required long
practice and apprenticeship. Today ma
chinery performs In fraction Of the time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
Hay and the Senate.
From the New York World

From the New York World
OF the many illustrious Americans who
have been at the head of the State Depart
ment only four rendered a longer term of
continuous service than John Hay Con-
temporary estimates frequently fail to
stand the test of history. but Mr.. Hays
fellow-ctizens long ago accorded him a
rank, in point of diplomatic efficiency. with
the three greatest of the long line of Sec
retaries of State-with John Quincy Adams
with Daniel Webster and with William H
Seward.
Mr.. Hays foreign friends have repeatedly
acclaimed him the most consummate
diplomatist of his day, outranfing Lands
doWne, Bulow, Delcasse and Lamsdorf
This is by no means an extravagant estI-
mate in day in which diplomacy has lost
much OF its traditional virility and power
1t Is one OF the curious facts of republican
government that Mr.. Hays most strenuous
diplomatic struggles were not with his for
eign rivals. but with the United States SEN
ate and that his most bitter defeats were
sustained at the hands of that coordinate
branch of the treaty making power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
A Morse Legend.
rom the Plttsburg Dispatch.

FTUW Ihe FHIsburg DIspatch.
According to a recent work on Norva,
the scantiness Of the soil In that countrv
Is explained by some OF the country neo-
pie as follows: At the creation of tho
world the angels whose duty is was 40
scatter the soil forgot Norway. aeairs,
ms the guardian angel OF the land made
be done? Impossible to restart tho wboto
OF the creation for the sake of Norway
Come. my little angels" said He: look
carefully and perhaps you may still find
little earth The conscience-strickeD
angels swept the floor of heaven, and the
niue dust they found they gathered in
Their draperies and scattered over the Nor
wegian rocks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
Going to COLLEGE
Jew York Sun

from The New York sun
The number OF candidates now coming up
for examination for admission to our col
leges Indicates that the entering classes IN
all our eastern colleges more especially will
be unusually large this year. Thousands
OF students now go to the colleges with the
prime motive of fitting themselves to meet
the present demand for specially trained
abilities In many departments of business
anu enterprise. Deficiency in that sort of
framing ~ new likely to be a handicap to
young man who must make his own way
IN The world. 1t is noteworthy also that
never before was the number of young wo-
men VINO seek education in colleges for
their especial benefit so great as il is this
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
March of the Bullfrog.

The bullfrog has Joined the procession
in the wake of the star of empire. A mon
ster of his kind was decoyed by boy with
red flannel rag at the end of hook at
Hoxie and 1t made fry for the family.
The presence of frogs IN western Kansas
is O sign of the spread of moisture in the
so-calIed semi-arid region. The frog lives
in the water and when he migrates he
travels by the streams. He has worked
his way by degrees from the swamps of
the Missouri up the Kaw to the Solomon,
up the Solomon to the forks, up the south
fork to one of its branches and up the
branch to Hoxie, where he has made
stand to grow up with the country. Frogs.
in fact have become SO numerous that
their hoarse yoices-so strange to the peo-
pie of that country-keep the people awake
nights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
Hays Principles.


In the sudden death of Secretary OF State
John Hay this nation sustains loss more
to be deplored than will be generally under
stood until in the perspective of history his
great work is seen in its full proportions
and its harmonious design IS made clear.
Educated in diplomacy and the science Of
government, under the tutelage of Abra-
ham Lincoln. with whom he sustained close
and personal relations during the civil war.
John Hay brought to bear on the conduct
of governmental affairs two simple prn-
ciples which he consistently maintained
throughout his public career. These were,
first, the golden rule, to do unto others
we would that others would do unto us,
and, second. the informing precept of the
Monroe doctrine. that the influence of this
nation should predominant in international
affairs concerning the western hemisphere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
Calamity.

From the Baltimore SUM-
The death of Secretary of State John Hay
is national calamity. because he stood for
a sane and unaggressive Americanism at
time when the spirit of jingoism prevailed
I'm high quarters. Throughout the period in
which he was head Of the State Department
Mr.. Hays name was considered by the
American people synonymous with wise
counsels and with moderation. He won
extraordinary prestige at home. while his
reputation as diplomatist was worldwide.
And yet he was not a war Secretary" but
an apostle of peace. He smoothed out diff
ferences and reconciled antagonisms. Far
greater and more enduring is the glory of
the statesman and diplomattst who seeks
peace and fnsures 1t than that of the man
who regards every difference cause for
quarrel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
Cherish His Fame.

From the Baltimore Herald.
1t is difficult to give in a few words the
sum of life SO full of purposeful activities
as that of Secretary Hay His death at his
prime, when his powers of mind were I'M
affected by the wear of years. seems to be
futile challenge of the security and per-
manence of worthy labors. He had reached
the browning point of a career that had
brought him those enconiumS which are
the, priced possession of men of devoted
purpose, yet the nation was indulging in
forecasts for the political future in which
the name of Mr.. Hay doomed large. APP
praised by any of the standards by which
his diversified abilities permit his life to
be gagged, he was eminent. In literature
he had secured a gentle and genial place;
in journalism he created ideals of honesty
and efficiency: in politics he was a gentle
man; as diplomat he had long been &C
corded the palm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
The Loss of John Hay.

Irom the view lork
In a time of general complaint that the re-
ward of filthy lucre" offered by great cor
porationS prevails over the honor and fame
of high public service, the life and death of
John Hay remind US that there are still men
or marked ability and lofty ideals who
would rather serve their country than
amass big bank accounts.
AS Lincolns secretary and confidential
friend Mr.. Hay played a part in the great
tragedy that welded the states into ma
ton. generation later, and when that
nation had made new departure as world
power. 1t fell to his lot as Secretary Of State
to pilot 1t among the currents and quick
sands of international diplomacy-a task for
which his natural gifts and long experience
of public affairs peculiarly equipped him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
Hays Name in History.

From the New York Globe.
1t is no reflection on President Roosevelt.
out rather testimony to his own broad
mindedness. to recall that his trust in John
Hay contributed in no small degree to that
confidence in Theodore Roosevelt the man
of generous impulse and quick energy,
which made last years election an unparal-
leied popular tribute. To few public men
In her history does the United States owe
more for service that will count through
the ages than it does to Mr.. Hay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
He Was Fair.
r York Times.

From the New York Times.
.'At this exigent moment, wrote Burke.
in the most personal and pathetic of all his
compositions. 1.-THE loss of finished man is
not easily supplied" This saying expresses
the feeling of the whole American people
in the loss of John Hay. He was so sound,
he was SO careful. he was so fair that by
these qualities he had inaugurated, more
auspicionsly than any other American whom
one can name could have done, the fated
emergence of his country from its tradi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
His Place in History.

great war was in progress when John
Hay began to make his mark in public life.
rms morning comes the announcement of
MS death-a great war is in progress now
AS Lincoln's secretary, he was in evidence
While the north and south contended for
supremacy; to the struggle in the far east,
and to what may be called its antecedent
conditions, he was indebted for especial
eminence. Not at any time during the long
interval, covering a period of more than
forty years, can he be said to have been,
even momentarily, an idle man. Always
having post, he was always at it. A short
time ago he left his desk at Washington
not of his own volition. His response to the
danger signal came too late. The end had
then begun.
There will not be dispute as to the place
to which he Is entitled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
Hays Tact and Skill.

From the New York Sun
BY the death of the Secretary of State we
have lost a public servant who for some
seven years conducted out exterior rela-
tons with a tact and skill that gained for
him the sincere respect of European dfplo-
matists and the thorough confidence of his
fellow countrymen. At somewhat critical
conjunction of our history when many
question not only urgent but of large pros
pective import called for expert and far
sighted treatment. he shaped his course
with caution and .dexterity. and planted In
the popular mind the just belief that in the
hands of John Hay the nations foreign in
terests were safe
The Mckinley and Roosevelt adlnfnistra-
tions may be said to have witnessed our
oehnite and formal entrance into the circle
OF great powers. The war with Spain re-
vealed to ourselves as well as to foreign ma
tons the magnitude of the part which geo.
graphical position and unexampled growth
IN wealth and population had imposed on
the nfted States. AT the hour of our emer-
gence from traditional isolation and our as
sumption of enlarged responsibilities it was
fortunate that our Secretary of State not
only possessed sound and high qualities of
mlnd and character, but was also intensely
patrlotlc. imbued to an exceptional extent
with the American spirit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
Artistic Temper.

From the New York Evening Post.
The late John Hay represented to the full
both theories of genius. He had capacities
SO marked and versatile that everything he
undertook was done With kind of divine
ease, and he had special training so
laborious and protracted that his success
might be accounted for as the result of
sheer application. What distinguishes him
from score of illustrious predecessors in
the State Department is a certain literary,
or, II one will, artistic quality of his temper
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
The Woman of It.

From the Chicago News
Husband-'Whati You don't mean to say
you are going shopping In all this rain?''
Wife-"of course. l am. I've saved up 81
for rainy day, and this is the first oppor-
tunity I've had to spend it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
ALL MOURN FOR HAY
LAMENT OF EDITORS ON DEATH
OF STATESMAN.
Nation Loses a Man Whose Place Will
Be Hard to Fill - Was Peer Of
Younger Adams and Webster.
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune
The death of Secretary Hay infiicts a de-
plorable loss upon the country. The instant
and universal outpouring of grief bears no
resemblance to the conventional express
sions which are often evoked by the disap-
pearance of a notable figure from the stage
of public affairs. The American people had
profound regard for Mr.. Hay, and a
strong attachment. He had excited their
admiration and he possessed their conf
dence. They had become accustomed to be-
lieve that no emergency in foreign rela-
tons could arise in which he would not
prove equal to all the requirements Of ma
tional honor and interest. and they con-
stantly expected him to meet every demand
in such a manner as to crafty their pride
I'm the fame of their country. In their es-
tfmation he was a guarantee of public Sc
curtty, and they rejoiced to see their own
sentiments more and more clearly and wide
ly reflected in the generous testimony of
foreign nations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03

Sophia Brown, coiored. twenty-seven
years old, living at No. 5 Browns court
northeast. was taken suddenly sick near
10th and b streets northeast this morning
The ambulance was summoned from the
Casualty Hospital and she was taken to
the hospital for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
Crushed.

From the Chicago News.
He (after the show)-'T guess tho curtain
must have fallen too hard on the first act.
She-"Why what do you mean?"
He-sThat might account for the PLAY be-
ing so nat"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03

Eila--"Bella has lost her voice and the
doctor says that 1t will be some time before
she RECEIVERS the use of it,
Steila-"Thats too bad. with only three
months OF leap year left."--Town Topics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03

II matters little what IL Is that Won
want-whether a situation or a SERVANT
q want ad. in The Star will reach the
person who can I'LL your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
AbQ 2! 4, !; 4; q,
Bottled Only
at the Spring, Neuenahr,
Germany, and Only with
It's Own Natural Gas
THE QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS"

tionai isola ton. and its fated entry. for
good or for evil. upon the stage of world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
General Matters.

High requiem mass was said at Holy
Trinity Catholic Church this morning at
$50 O'Clock for the repose of the soul of
William Wallace Burch. who died last
Thursday at his home in Georgetown. De-
ceased was a son of the late John II. and
Sallie c. Burch and brother of Mrs. S. c.
Bradley of 20lS II street northwest. A
brief prayer service preceded the ceremo-
MES at the church. There was present at
the funeral many friends and acquaintances
of the deceased. Interment was made in
Holy Rood cemetery. Mr. Burch had not
enjoyed good health for many months and
recently was the victim of a peculiar acct
dent from which he never fully recovered.
He was a brother. it is said of Manager
Burch of the Ebbitt House of this city.
Vigorous complaints have reached the
police about careless conduct of promis-
cuous bathers who daily visit the river in
canoes, and, reaching some point between
the Aqueduct bridge and Chain bridge
plunge into the water with scarcely any
clothing save kind natures covering.
These bathers, 1t is alleged, have been
extremely annoying to the hundreds of
pleasure seekers in their canoes along
the Potomac every evening. and espe-
cId1lY on sundays, and have only turned
deaf ears to the earnest requests of many
citizens who do not wish to resort to
harsh measures to compel them to obey
the regulations governing such cases. On
the statutes 1t Is said. there exists a
provision against the practice of bathing
without suits along public streams, and
unless there is an immediate reform in
conduct of these persons. who would
probably not break the law Intentionally
the officers patroling the river front say
they viii take severe measures to bring
1t to an end.
Changes have been made follows In
the ranks of the officers at the George
town precinct: Acting Sergeant j.. J.
Whaley. transferred from the first
to the seventh precinct. Private
Chaffee is made desk sergeant, vice Desk
Sergeant Gray promoted. Private j. A.
Preston and Private J. Jacobsen trans
ferred from third to seventh precinct. Pri-
vate j. A. Preston dismounted and trans
ferred to the harbor precinct. known as
precinct eleven. Private Reno Passeno
also transferred from seventh to eleventh
of harbor police. j. o. ID. Gray, who served
SO efficiently during the past year as desk
sergeant at the seventh precinct. has been
transferred by Major Sylvester to the
first precinct. The transfer is looked upon
as a promotion. for the sergeant is max
ing for himself an enviable record. Ser
geant Gray in addition to his official duties
IS making a thorough study of law which
he expects to practice upon the completion
of his course.
Georgetown Branches Star Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
Police Lieutenant Schneider.

Lieut.. Henry Schneider. who was APP
pointed to the lieutenancy effective last
Saturday. has not assumed command of
the seventh precinct. He was detailed at
headquarters and will for an indefinite peri
Cd serve acting night inspector of po-
lice. II is ascertained that Lieut.. Schneid-
er Will soon take charge of his duties at the
head of the Georgetown police.
The citizens of the community are deep
~ gratified over the appointment for many
reasons, partly because of his being resi-
dent of Georgetown and a property holder.
and also, that his service in the ranks and
his familiarity among the people west OF
Rock creek made him especially capable to
fill the office. Lieut.. Schneider is compare
lively young man, being but forty years
old. He enjoys the unique distinction of
being the only German lieutenant on the
metropolitan police department. 1t is be-
heved the superintendent of police real
ICES that Lieut.. Schneider would profit by
discharging the duties of inspector and can
acquire more intimate knowledge of the
duties of a superior officer in this way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
Georgetown Branches Star Office.

The Evening Star has branch offices at
o Donnelrs drug stores 1890 32d street and
corner sd and streets. where advertise
ments are received at regular rates. Wanted
Help and Situati tons cost / cent word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-03
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
NEW PASTOR FOR WEST WASH
INGToN BAPTIST CHURCH.
Patriotic Services at Dumbarton
Avenue Methodist Church
General Matters.

Rev. c. P. Stealey, pastor of Broadus
Memorial Church. Richmond, Va, viii be-
come pastor of West Washington Baptist
Church September /. Rev. Mr.. Stealey' s
formal letter of acceptance of the PASTOR
ate rendered him by the congregation more
than three weeks ago was made public
yesterday by Mr.. w. II. Haycock. clerk of
the church. Until the new pastor assumes
charge the pulpit Will be filled by Rev. B.
l.. Baker of Grocer Theological Seminary
of Chester. Pa. Mr. Stealey's resigna ton
takes effect In Richmond July Is. but be-
fore coming to his new field he viii spend
the time Intervening in rest and recupera-
ton. Rev. Mr.. Stealey went originally from
Martinsburg, w. Va, to Richmond and has
been in the latter place five years. During
that period he has built a church costing
100000 and has largely increased the mem
bership of his charge. He is regarded as
jealous worker, consistent organizer
and speaker of considerable ability. He
was highly thought of in Richmond and
resolutions were adopted expressing the re-
great Of the ministers of the city over his
departure.
Patriotic services were held at the Dunn
barton Avenue Methodist Church last even
ing. at which address on the Higher
Patriotism was delivered by the new pas
tor. Rev George w. King, and an excellent
program, including national songs and
popular Rotations. was rendered. The
church choir discoursed special music dur
ing the entertainment. The services took
the place of the regular hour of worship.
Rev. Mr.. King, who is forceful and
logical speaker, was introduced early in
the evening and enthused his-hearers with
an eloquent plea for patriotic observance.
In the course of his remarks he said that
the popular notion about celebrations Is
slightly exaggerated. and that in celebrat
ing the natal day of the republic more good
would result from Christian like OBJ
servance than to participate in the danger
Gus practices which SO characterize cele-
brationS nowadays.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1905-08-25

II any particular municipality hap.
pens to oe favored with soil that is rich,
a climate tina; is pregnant with health
giving qualities, social conditions that
are the acme Of culture, and other be-
nign attributes to match. it does not
necessarily follow that said municipal.
NY holds monopoly upon the good
things of life. All the Providential
smiles have not been layshed upon any
one locality.