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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
The Rich Men in Our Colleges.
President Hadley of Yale in Harper's.

President Hadley Of Yale in Harper's.
when a graduate Of fifty years ago con-
trasts his grandchildren's college life with
his own" says President Hadley, "he sees
SO many changes that he is apt to feel
quite pessimistic. In his day, the under
graduates had no choice of studies, no in
tercollegiate athletics, and no money. To-
day all these things are very much in evil
dence. They have greatly changed the ex-
ternal character of our colleges; and the
old graduate Is apt to believe that this Is
something more than an external change
and goes down into the roots Of things.
He fears that the spirit of hard work and
of democratic equality which prevailed in
his time Is hopelessly gone. He distrusts
the elective system; he is prejudiced against
the more violent forms Of athletics, and
he deplores above all else the Increasing
number Of rich students as q source OF
weakness to our institutions.
Nor are these fears wholly confined to
our older graduates. Many a parent feels
these same apprehensions in a more acute
and personal form. The rich father, who
sees the temptation which the possession
Of money brings, is afraid that all these
temptations will be greatly aggravated in q
place where there is a large number Of boys
with plenty of spending money; the poorer
father, who feels the deprivations result
ing from want Of money, Is afraid that In
of inequality will be most acute. The ques-
ton as to the effect of wealth on college
spirit is one which is constantly asked
with a great deal Of anxiety by all those
who are interested in our college rich or
poor graduate and non-graduate.
Fortunately, those of us who have looked
squarely at the facts are able to give a
Measuring answer to this question. The
Increasing number OF rich mems sons in
our colleges does not under existing cir
cumstances constitute a serious danger
either to those boys themselves or to the
general spirit Of the place. There is enough
wits in college democracy and
enough virtue in our college education to
take care Of rich and poor boys side by
side and make both classes into useful
citizens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
HOPING FOR SUPPLY.
Nevertheless Conditions Indicate
Shortage Of Ice in Washington.

Shortage Of Ice in Washington.
Unless one of the several vessels at sea
bearing ice for this city arrives within the
next two or three days Washington will
have a repetition of the conditions that
have been experienced once or twice before
this season, when everybody's supply of ice
was curtailed. Already the men who run
private routes in the city have had their
supply cut down one-half in order to make
the five or six hundred tons still aboard
the big schooner Henry o. Barrett last as
long as possible. This. it is calculated, will
last until Sunday or Monday, and it is be-
lieved the schooner Henry Wilmington,
with about thousand tons aboard, will
have then reached port.
The Wilmington sailed from Maine
August Z, and is reported to have had fav-
orable winds on the coast. This should
bring her here by Saturday. She will be
followed, within a day or two, by the
schooners Helen H. Benedict and Margaret
Thomas, both of which sailed from Maine
according to their bills of lading, August 10.
This should bring them here about the 21st
with 5000 tons Of ice aboard The barge
Kirby is loading 1890 tons Of ice at
Maine port, and will sail within the next
day or two in tow Of a big tug, which will
bring her down the coast to the capes with
in three or four days after she sails. There
Is, therefore. on the way to this city over
5000 tons of ice, but it Is not here, and
what is wanted is an immediate supply to
make up the difference between the guam
tity made by the ice factories and the
amount consumed in the city. While the
ice men are confident that the Wilmington
will be here in time to prevent any great
amount Of inconvenience it remains that If
she does not come there will be another
shortage in the ice supply here:
The four-masted schooner Edward E.
Berry, which was to have come to the city
and would have filled in the gap between
the arrival Of the Barrett and the Whiting
ton, was diverted to Baltimore, and ar
rived there a day or two ago. Had she
been allowed to come here, as at first con-
signed, the Ice supply Of the city would
have been ample for the remainder of
August
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
RENEWAL OF ACTIVITY.
Greater Washington Boom Will Be
Pushed Next Week.

A renewal Of activity will be noted next
week in the Greater Washington move
ment. it is said, when Mr.. C. J. Bell, presi-
dent of the Jobbers and Shippers Associ-
alton, Is expected to return to this city.
Several other prominent members Of the
association who have been away on vaca-
ton are due to return between the first of
next week and September /.
A meeting Of the freight committee is in
progress this afternoon in the office of
Mr.. Charles E. Howe, secretary of the
commercial organization. Among the mat
tiers to be considered will be the reception
of a special report from q subcommittee
that has been Investigating freight condi-
lions at Alexandria, Va, and the report
Of special commissioner who has been
making an Independent examination Of the
same subject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
The Channel Tunnel Again.
From the New York Tribune.

prOm Inc wow 4Wk 4Tlpuuc
The revival of the scheme for tunnel un-
der the Strait Of Dover is by no means un-
expected. Indeed, it may be said to have
been confidently expected, ever since the
project was last brought forward and then
laid aside in the face of what then seemed
insuperable opposition. Whether or not
opposition will now prove insuperable re-
mains to be seen. There is no doubt that
it will be formidable and resolute. But the
whole composition and temperament Of the
house of commons are now very different
from what they were when even the in
fiuential sponsorship Of Mr. Gladstone was
insufficient to win favor for the tunnel
plan. Moreover, circumstances have so
changed in Great Britain's foreign relations
that much of the old ground for opposition
seems less valid than it did a score of years
ago.
The tunnel was chiefly opposed because It
was thought 1t would in a measure impair
the insular position of England, and might
in some case facilitate invasion. 1t was ar
gued that it would be folly. and might be
worse than folly. thus to fling away the ad-
vantages of security with which nature had
endowed the island, and to entail upon the
nation an increased burden for It's defense.
Point was given to these arguments. OF
course, by the unfortunate circumstance
that relations with France were by no
means so cordial as might have been de-
sired. Indeed, France was at that time the
ch1el pOtentlai enemy against winch oe-
fensive measures were to be maintained
and 1t was urged that the creation of a
channel tunnel would be equivalent to
opening the gates of the kingdom to Its
enemy. There were those who had fear
some visions of a Spartan band Of French
men taking possession Of the English end Of
the tunnel some night and holding 1t against
the police until whole army could be
rushed through from France and the mill
tary invasion Of England be thus actually
effected.
At the present time there is a close APP
proachment between Great Britain and
France, and thus fears of a surreptitious
French invasion are dispelled. and the only
opposition that can be made to the scheme
on that ground must relate to unexpected
CONTINGENCIES in the more or less remote
future. On the ground of engineering DIFF
ficulties there is not likely to be much OPP
position. the chalk formations through
which the great bore would be made offer-
ing a maximum Of facility for construction.
whether the tunnel would pay as busi-
ness enterprise is a question which the pro-
moters of the scheme unhesitatingiy answer
in the Affirmative, and apparently with good
reason At the next session of parliament,
then we shall probably see to what extent
the sentiments and prejudices of years ago
are still potent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
CENSUS OF PRINTERY
EXCELLENT RESULTS EXPECTED
-READJUsTMENT OF FORCES.

Excellent results are expected from the
work of taking the census of employees Of
the government printing Office, commenced
about ten days ago. 1t is now we'll under
way, and will probably be completed within
three weeks.
The task, which is an innovation at the
printary, is under the direct supervision
Of Chief Inspector Charles s. Brown. 1t
is expected to furnish Public Printer Still
ings and the heads Of departments with i'm
portant information concerning every en-
ploye in the service. In addition to sup
plying a valuable general record Of the
big force Of employees it will give exact
facts covering many details which hereto
fore could be learned only by investiga-
ton in each particular case. The public
printer and other officials Of the office will
be enabled by reference to this census to
view the salient points concerning the ex-
animation, appointment, classification, Pc
riod of service, ETC., Of every person en-
ployed in the printery.
The scope Of the record has been devised
SO as to make it comprehensive, but at the
same time succinct. 1t embodies the usual
statistical facts common to the average
census and includes particulars especially
Of interest to the service. In. addition to
the names, age, place of birth, legal resi-
dence, appointment, assignment, ETC., the
compilation embraces facts in reference to
the service OF employees in the civil, Span
ish-American and other wars, whether or
not pension Is being received salary and
other items.
Work Necessarily Slow.
Although satisfactory progress is being
made, the work is necessarily somewhat
slow, and will require, as stated, in all
about four weeks for its completion.
Readjustment Of some Of the forces Of
the printery is being gradually shaped
with view Of correcting deficiencies In
every possible way and Of bringing the
general machinery of the Office up to the
highest degree of effectiveness. In pur-
suance of that aim the process of CONSOLE
dation is being employed wherever it is
indicated as means of preventing a waste
Of energy and Of putting stop to desul-
tory and improperly directed efforts. The
work Of the past few months in that and
other lines leading to the improvement Of
the service Is declared to be giving salts
factory results.
At the printery today it was denied that
regulations had been made to prevent rep
resentatives Of trades unions from collect
ing dues during working hours from men,
bers employed in the office. Such collec-
ton, it was stated. may be made as before.
under reasonable restrictions prescribed
for the good Of the service and the con-
venience of employees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
PARIS, August 15.-William J. Bryan and
his party left Paris today for Madrid.
Lesson From a Postage Stamp:
From Spare Moments.


Young man, consider the postage starnpf
Its usefulness In its ability to stick
To one thing until it gets there.
The above motto Is conspicuously display
ed in the Office Of large lumber company
located In San Antonio, Tex. It has created
SO much comment throughout that section
Of the country that the head Of the COM
pany recently had one hundred thousand
copies of the motto printed and has dis
tributed them among the young men of the
Lone STAR state.
There is considerable amount Of truth
in the above quotation. which should be
memorixed by every young man who pos
sesses the ambition to rise and It should be
brought to mind every day of the week,
The caliber Of a young man is shown by
his ability to stick to q task no matter what
obstacles he may have to surmount to COM
plete 1t, for. like the postage stamp, his
usefulness in the world of business lies in
his sticking to one thing until it is COM
pleted; In truth, the young man has to con.
tend with an endless chain OF tasks and Is
soon as one Is completed, he is brought face
to face with q new one.
The young man who goes at the daily
tasks and does not shrink from any OF
them is the one who will be most likely to
be called. when promotion Is at hand In
sticking to one thing at time like the
modest postage stamp, Ii the first step on
the ladder of success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
The Robber-Fly.
From the virginian Pilot

from the tlrglnlau Flfot
Were all the insect pirates gathered into
an army of aggression, probably the lead
ership would be voted to the daring rob-
ber-fy, or asilus. This little ruffian is not
very formidable in appearance, although
some of the southern species grow to a
length of more than two inches. In north
ern climes the robber-fly is usually about
one-fourth of an inch long.
Several species make up the depraved
family Some are entirely black. others
brown and gray, still others Of a dull yell
low. while a few present a variegated black
and yellow, like some members OF the wasp
tribe.
Perhaps the resemblance has something
to do with the bloodthirsty nature Of the
asilus. as 1t does not hesitate to attack q
wasp more than it would an ordinary house
fly and usually 1t comes on victor in the
struggle.
It seems strange that the wasp cannot
make a successful defense against an an
tagonist no larger than itself. The asilus,
however. Is well equipped for piratical at
tacks. Its wings are powerful. its legs long
and muscular. and 1t Is armed with a
lengthy, keen sword, which it uses with the
skill Of a master Of fence.
Seeing a wasp busy feeding, the insect
assassin quickly pounces upon its back.
With it's long legs 1t Is able to hold the
struggling wasp far enough away to be out
of danger of its sting, while 1t speedily
prods the helpless victim to death with its
rapier proboscis
A different ending is given the story of
the spider and the fly when the robber-
fly walks boldly and without Invitation into
the parlor of the spider. Not only does this
fly have no fear of the arch enemy of its
race. but actually seeks out and attacks
him whenever 1t can. He appears to be
particularly fond Of spider venison.
This probably Is the only member Of the
fly tribe that the spider holds in fear
When 1t notices the asilus in its neighbor-
hood it quickly seeks cover. Generally it is
too late: the keen-eyed robber-hy has spied
its victim: then follows brief but lively
battle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
Claims Pay for Services.

Johannah Roche, through Attorneys
James B. Archer, jr., and Jno. Lewis Smith,
today filed such In the District Supreme
Court against T. Percy Myers and John }.
Brosnan. administrators of the estate OF
James Dowd, to recover 81. 478 for personal
services rendered the deceased.
The plaintiff claims that about February
"a, 1901, the deceased, having lost his wife.
employed her to manage his house and
saloon and promised to pay her what her
services were reasonably worth. 1t is stat
ed the services were worth $40 per month,
but only $12 per month was paid on ac-
count thereof.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

SAN FRANCISCO, August 15.-The
steamer Ventura, which arrived from Aus
tralia last night brought 81, 900, con-
signed to local banks.
TOPEKA, Kan. August 15-F D. Co.
burn secretary of the Kansas state board
Of agriculture estimates the Kansas wheat
crop for 1906 at 81 1885,, 676 bushels.
KANSAS CITY, Mo..-August 15.-Kansas
City's fight for cheap gas received a set
back last night when the Chicago capital
lists. who recently were granted a thirty
years franchise to sell the city natural
gas at Is cents q Thousand feet for do
nestle use and 10 cents for manufacturing
purposes, notified Mayor Beardsley that
they could not accept the proposition. The
franchise, they said, carried too many re-
strictions.
QUEENSTOWN, August 15.-The Cunard
line steamer Carmania, which sailed from
here today for New York, took Timothy M.
Healy, member of parliament, and his fam
lily, and Clifford Pinchot.
PORTSMOUTH. England, August 49,
s. Adair and Navigating Lieutenant James
H. Dathan of the British battleship Mon
tagu. which was wrecked May 30 on the
rocks at Lunday Island. began here today.
The officers are charged with having neglf-
gently or by default stranded and lost the
Montagu.
LONDON, August 15.-The liberals, as the
result of the bye-election yesterday, retain
East Denbigshire. E. G. Hemmerde having
defeated Major Boscawen by 2.791 majority.
LONDON. August 15.-The government
has decided to seek the extradition Of Will
liam Cam. treasurer of the Benevolent So
ciety Of Postal Employees, who absconded
to the United States, leaving a shortage
of $145,OOO. Cam fed to Texas, where he
was located In April, but his present where
abouts are unknown.
CONsTANTINOPLE, August 15.-There
have been no developments In the Ameri-
can ambassadOrial situation since MIR.
Leishman presented at the Turkish foreign
Office copies of his credentials, which now
await the imperial appreciation.
The indisposition Of the sultan has pre-
vented oil audiences. including those prom
tsed to certain ambassadors.
LONDON, August 15.-Paul Morton, presi-
dent Of the EQUITABLE Life Assurance So
ciety, has again Cancelled the date of his
sailing for home. He probably will leave
England August 10.
JOHANNESBURG, August 15.-The gov.
eminent has issued a warning to persons in
tending emigrating to the Argentine Re-
public. pointing out the difficulties and dis
advantages OF so doing. Many Beers have
returned home from Argentina and others
are endeavoring to get back to South AZ
RIGA.
PARIS, August 15.-William J. Bryan and
his party left Paris today for Madrid.
GREYT0wN. Natal, August 15.-Roy-
stons Horse have arrived here on their way
to the Tugela Valley and Zululand to op-
crate against the irreconcilable natives. I,
Is not expected that the operations will
prove serious. as the late reports indicate
that the natives generally are quiet and
obedient.
BIWABIK, Mimi, August 15.-Several
large forest fires are burning fiercely west
and south Of here. Much damage has al
ready been done. Many settlers have been
forced to abandon their homes and have
are invading the limits of the village. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
The Palais Royal, q s 18th.

one year later. Since then she had been
teaching and had won high praise for her
work. Last year she had class at the
Buchanan School. She was a member OF
Calvary Baptist Church and taught a class
in the Sunday school
Funeral services will be held at her late
residence Friday afternoon. Rev. DIR. Bit
finger will conduct the services, and inter-
ment will be at Glenwood cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
MISS EMMA CROOK DEAD.
Daughter of DR.. Harrison Crook and
Teacher in Public Schools.

Miss Emma G. Crook, daughter of DR..
Harrison Crook and niece OF Col w. H.
Crook of the White House staff, died today
at her home, go b street southwest. Miss
Crook only recently returned to the city
from Asheville, n. c., where she had gone
in the hope of recovering her health.
which had not been good for several
months.
Miss Crook graduated from the local high
school In 1898, and from the normal school
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
Best Lingerie Is Now Finally Reduced.

SD 0S for S. Gowns, Drawers,
Chemises, Skirts and
Corset Covers-made of extra fine
nalnsook Spd trimmed with French
and Italian laces.
S1 OS for the well-known and
much appreciated $3.50
French Nainsook Gowns and Lin
gerie Petticoats. cambria top with
deep circular fiounces formed Of
laces and embroidery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
Women in Business.

Justice allows no one to retain both the
scepter and the spade. If man, In the fight
for life, had at every turn to say to his
fair business rivals, ALLOW me, madam!
Please take my place: will offer my resig-
nation" the victory would swiftly be to
the weak. If woman DESIRES or is forced,
to descend from her pedestal and vie with
man, she must be willing to observe the
rules Of the exhausting conflict.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
Pensions fer scavengers.
From LIE Petit Journal.

From LIE Petit Journal.
The service Of men and women charged
with keeping the streets and promenades
Of Paris clean during the fine season has
just been reformed, These modest func-
tionaries. known as the ''Prefect's Lancers,''
number about 1000 forming divisions and
brigades, and the average salary Is francs
q day. To this has recently been added
by the municipal council the right to a
pension.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
Building Permit Issued.

A building permit was issued by Inspector
Ashford today to G. H. Loudenslager for
one two-story frame dwelling at Randle
Highlands. Architect and builder, r. L.
Jennings. Estimated cost, 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
English Catering.
Manchester Dispatch.

From the Manchester Dispatch.
In the matter OF cookery we sin griev-
ously. There are two forms of dinners
suitable for hotels. a good English dinner
and q good French dinner. and very rarely
get either at British hotel. .se
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
TWO HEAT FATALITIES.
Temperature Reaches "a in Advance
of Heat Wave,

In advance Of the approaching heat
wave from the northwest the downtown
temperature at 2:S0 o'clock this after
noon registered "a degrees in the shade.
1t is reported that as the result Of heat
prostration Leslie Johnson and William
Stewart, both colored, died today in local
hospitals and several persons were made
i'll by the high temperature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15

O3c for $3.50 to 1925 garments,
>CS principally dainty Kimonas
and Sacques, long and short, with
and without collars; all trimmed
with best laces and embroideries.
Do for soc to 75c Corset Covers
H|S of fine cambria and MAIN
sock, trimmed with fine laces and
embroideriess run with silk ribbon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
Dress Materials Are Now Finally Reduced.

2Mc yard for 75c Black Crepe
~ de Chine, and 19c yard for
SOC Wash Silk in best colors.
Oc yard for best 31kc Cling
~ hams, Csc Voiles and Or
candies and 15c Likalinon. Second
floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
Neckwear at Finally Reduced Prices.

=, each, or 19c for three Linen
~ Collars, sold until now at
for 25c.
10, for the 25c. Four-in-Hand
A5N Ties and Embroidery
Stocks, with and without tabs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
On Fourth Floor.

for Pictures with more or
" less hurt frames. Plenty
worth 81.
~ for 35c Opaque Window
" Shades. Extra long-seven
feet.
l., for the 75c Brussels Rugs,
- one yard long.
for $3.50 Window Awnings,
self-adiusting.
yard for 121ac Silkoline. Ends
OF many pieces; l,131 yards in
ALI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
Suits, Waists and Skirts Reduced.

nQc for White Waists and
Wv Dress Skirts sold until now
at S1.50, 81 and $3.50.
Sn O4 for Waists of exquisite
~n'>C embroideries and laces;
some were as much as So.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15

dRc for 25c to 81 Summer
w Jewelry, pearl earrings,
gold purses, Dresden hat pins, gold
plate bracelets, jewel finger rings,
watch fobs. pearl, coral and turq.
neck chains, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15

S3 O2 for 81 and So Skirts of
~O'>O mohair, Panama and
fancy cloths. in all lengths.
G. M0 for $40 and $12 Tailor
pVe>C made Coat Suits of pure
linen. All on third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15
Jewelry at Greatly Reduced Prices.

NSC for Paris Jewelry that sold
Nv up to So per piece. Choice
or unique and artistic buckles,
crosses. dog collars, necklaces,
long chains, brooches, -pendents,
coinholders, cloak clasps, etc.