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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-29
CENTER OF THE REPUBLIC
WASHINGTON CLAIMS INTELLEC-
TUAL HEADsHIP OF AMERICA.
The George Washington University
Movement - Embodies Conceptions
Of Founders Of the Government

A new claimant for intellectual headship
among American cities Is appearing A
movement Is afoot for capitalizing. under
private initiative, the immense apparatus of
scholarship at the national capital. All
roads lead to Washington: and so let New
York. Chicago. Boston and even Indianap-
oils drop into provincial obscurity while the
nation acclaims Washington as the ideal
residence for the literary man. the scholar,
the scientist. the jurist. the student of dip
lomatic relations. A national university.
embodying the conceptions Of the founders
Of the republic. is, we are told, at last to
be created. The scientific. historical and
literary treasures of governmental museums
and archives are to be rendered accessible
as never before to candidates for university
degrees
The promoters of the George Washington
University movement much in earne St
They are now closing campaign for pro-
vidins suitable site. They are seeking no
congressional help. but their endeavur is t.
enlist the sympathies and cooperation of
the entire country. Many prominent men,
including the President ami the Secretary Of
the Treasury. have expressed approval of
the scheme. Reasons are being advanced
by speakers at public meetings why Wash
ington already Il considerable social Gen.
ter, should also become the intellectual
capital Of the United States. In most lands
1t is asserted. the seat Of government con-
tains the greatest and in many instances
the only great university. The director of
the bureau of American republics tells of
meeting a Hindu potentate at tie Delhi
durbar. who announced lis intent on Of
sending his son to Harvard because he
wished him to have the advantages OF LIE
at the American capital, but VINO, when IN
formed that the only American university
with whose name he was familiar was stu
ated nearly five hundred miles from Wash
ington, was Immediately shaken alike in his
determination and In his admiration of
American good sense. An impressive ex-
hbition in fact, of arguments in favor of
doing in this first decade of the twentieth
century what members of the constitutional
convention of 1877 wished to do. and what
the first President sought to accomplish
through his will and testament. is being
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Gas Lights.

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1Nl and satisfactory light. 1t
G(l distributes its light down
ward, making marked
difference between the old style and
inverted fixtures.
$I.35 each.
Fifth floor. st.
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Books for
Jamestown Travellers.

mn OCAHONTAS, by Ella L.
I'LL " Dorsey, a handbook con
INN tanning much reliable infor-
uA nation concerning early
settlements in Virginia, with several
portraits of Pocahontas.
Paper Covers, CSC copy.
Cloth Bound, 75c copy.
My Lady Pocahontas. by John Esten Cooke:
reprint Of book issued IN 1885. and long 90.
out Of print. Copy Observation-Disclosures. ooN
The Birth OF the Nation. by Mrs Roger A.
Pryor. THIS book has special relation To CT -
Jamestown In 1907 Cloth bound. Copy pi'/0
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toys for boys and girls. An inspec-
ton of them will reveal many de-
lightful pastimes for the little ones.
Spring Toys now in demand in
clude the following:
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ChiDdren's White Skirts.

include OF muslin and cambria and taSteful and
appropriately trimmed with tucked rufes embroidery rufleS
~ etc. high grade goods and most excellent values:
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New Spring
TOYS and Games.

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English Hood Go-Carts. with strap gear
blue enameled body and rubber tires.
$4,000 to S45.OO each.
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''Exposition Special No. 2.

Other Trunks may have any one of these
points, but ours are the only trunks that
have all combined.
We had these trunks made expressly for
us, and they are controlled by US. The
best trunks made at the prices.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-05-04
ANOTHER GOVERNOR TALKS.

GOVERNOR GLENN North Carolina up doing
talking From the of attention that black folks from
prominent southern officials it judge that the black South
amounts than credit for Glenn adds
that opinion Many northern people will not help develop
they kind the
the 'We deny the black equality
believe that the blood of the white should be mixed
with his We deny them the right because them
selves incapable of themselves The of the Caro-
nas have long been noted for the brancy of their What
former OF North Carolina said to former of South
Carolina matter of historical record But Glenn had
the time between drinks when he above
blood white
responsible for the of the
in the Carona? 1t secret that the white gentleman
of the South good of blood well of cocktails And
what has the denial of social equality do with tq The Negroes
do seek it. In they seek direct social with
the whites Only such the relations business of labor
require dreamed of by Negroes White
mixed social relations sought Why don't
deny social recognition white
where the social evil has beginning its
able the inference that the Negro the South The
Negro not altogether fool He desire
to who shall be of North Carolina if right
accorded believe
be would be elected chief
be evidence of the Negroes inability His desire
rights of citizen, legally capable justly
The put forward by Representative Souhen
Negro political
ing, well as of justice.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-05-04
Thr Trun 5rala nf
tlrr 8nnk nf Tifr
By REV. THOMAS E. BARR,
Milwaukee.

with God the things expect God
specially that shall be dealt with
given and the conditions which placed things
faith and obedience and following him. These supplement
each other Our first necessities compel to seek rights
OF men what feel due opportunity of supply condera
ton Associated life forces to recognize duty obligation
demand children obedience
teachers employees employers citizens the
souls to God. The chain is complete.
Duty is first Importance 1t is always hand
seed time Duty ignored to-day break thread in the fabric of life
which years hence will spoil happiness Duty the gateway
knowledge and the of Toay duty euc and strength
ems for omoows responsibility and the next days battle for rights
Duty performed the protection against ignorance Duty performed
honestly and ungudgng holds accord with this unfolding
of humanity or heaven.
This the out of troubles 1t is not only good road
follow 1t the road travel We shall only heap
ourselves until learn do the first things first do duty
find rights Thus that reminding his hearers of the
grudgng love of parents pcurng the love of God for a
Therefore all things whatsoever would that should do
them; for this the law and the
The Colorado statesman., 1907-05-04
FUSS OVER FUSION.

GOVERNOR BUCHTELs of the anti fusion bill has been
the political after all
his therefor fully accord with
right by all the people As partisan
measure perfectly allowable certainty
would have been allowed to remain the statute
Legislature of different political
indeed political and the resort OF
believe that
credit the Republican party that its general
left it above the uiondea and should
prove party the long that the privilege
the assmlate their griefs and unite their
opposition of and definite principle. Fusion
designing politicians No
responsibility honor fusion official
when fusion breaks neck.
perhaps better after all to leave such matter wholly
Perpetual power aided by
thing for the what
party hold power The Republican party afford
Buch has undoubtedly pursued
honest and a wise
The Colorado statesman., 1907-05-04
THE PEACEMAKERS.

Blessed are thew The Peace
called to celebrate
at sbg the Peace conference concurreny in session
ana the PRESIDENTS appointment OF delegates the meeting
the Hague tribunal having combined fill the
much talk during the fortnight The
called together
thinkers ldeasts the
America and through them made
to promote the worlds peace.
The official
will await the action of the Hague tribunal deiv
numerous these
appeal the
everyday life the uneard fighting
sacrifice the altar likely
OF nalon to have influence turning the world
away from its ongtried and weloved barbar Ehu Root the
Secretary of State Washington practical
upon the subject however, has passed when
diplomats officials of peace but that e
people, speaking through myriad dislike
sympathy or discord peace war between nations.
10 want to Danish noble desire.
That human beings through century after century, of ood
Ohrsan civilization and moral culture to base all
government and all governmental upon military
lo uoes not indicate true realization appre-
eation for the principles of universal love and
righteousness In fact and truth Caucasian civilization
Caucasian
To-Day is born and bred in the cradle wrppd and
woven INTO ms beng by the influences of religion and his
education The spirit concepton of his own
and authority worldwide dominate the earth No,
that domination
osira he results just the races must be sect
races IN the Caucasan march progress perfection and neace
o ne mean to give these ideas
Thousand yeasY Or all this peaceta merely for tce a
program OF arbitration by which governments of Eurone
charter
ne for IN fact there be without
Until nations people or races
men 90 not and the
IAN Oh naons but there destiny all their do;ngs ;b
crunes on injustice and which will bring out Of mn
80 - a --za
The Colorado statesman., 1907-05-04
German as she Is spoke.

Sir William Ramsey likes to te,.
about his first meeting with Prof. Ira
Remsen. president of Johns Hopkins
university. back in 1871. Both were
students at Tubingen university, Ger
many, but they did not know each
other. Sir William lost his way. Ring.
Ing for long time at door in the
rear of the laboratory. he was finally
answered by man with dirty face
and hands and dirtier overails.
"Konnen Sic mir sagen wo die vo--
lesungszimmer?" queried Sir William.
This was shocking German, but he had
done the best he could with his phrase
book
"Vas ist?" inquired the man of toll.
The question was repeated. Finally
light broke upon Prof. Remsen
oh" he said. mouoning to a building
across the yard, II guess you want the
recitation room."--New York Times.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-05-04
The Yankee as Europe Knows Him.

The Yankee as Europe Knows Him.
81 was greatly amused" said down
town merchant who has lately made
visit abroad. ito notice how the
term Yankee widens in application as
one gets further and further away
from the habitat of the real thing.
81 met a very intelligent hotel keep
er at Berne. in Switzerland, and in
the course of conversation he re-
marked that he had an extremely
agreeable countryman of mine staying
ar his house the previous season.
"'As you are both Yankees. you
may by chance know him. he said.
Where does he liver l asked.
I'm Buenos Ayres.' replied the no.
~ keeper."-New York Press.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-05-04

so much for the policy institution which the
OF mankind but does not its religion its
In the Young Mems Christian association everything
can be done for DONE Positively questions
what particular church belongs whether belongs
church member believe anything he peases he
Gent Catholic Protesantyea Buddhist Mohmmedan
it is all at the Y NJ c. A. The
help the and does not itself about the
of dogma
And the whom the association influences helped
ways Association workers they try to help him in three distinct
ways-moray mentally and physically The first through
ton and assimilation the through education third
means of what possibly might be termed gymnastcan physical
training in the gymnasium
When joins the Young Mems Christian association
he finds good In company long
acter Sometimes he makes people afterwad
themselves In position to help him. Many such valuable aids
cess have come out of the fellowship which engendd the
A But this reference of the merely selfish the
question After little while the young past this and reaches
the point where he helping Others In he has
atmosphere which developed his soul life which
better than he when he joined the
Some good things to be found in almost Y. NJ
country are its bashower plunge and tub games
gymnasium practce reading and writing library
enoon lectures but genuinely
evening discussions the pressing problems
presenting the best eum aaabe debating
water sport boxing fencing wrestling musical outing clubs
ployment bureaus; night school classes,
Better Manhoodw p the motto Young Christian
caion
The Colorado statesman., 1907-05-04

The book of life ia
sealed with two words
rights and duties. What
is due to us from the
world, what is due from
US to the world-t these
two complete the circle
of our social relations.
Even in the higher
sphere in which we deal
The Colorado statesman., 1907-05-04


The truth is, I fear,
that madness has q great
advantage over sanity.
Sanity is always care
less. Madness is always
careful.
There is a great deal
of falschood in the no
ton that truth must
neces ssarily prevail.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-05-04
AnuatttagrH
nf MannYHH
By GILBERT j. CHEsTERTON.
Noted English Wri.er.

There this falseood that if has
is generally happy And if he happy he is generally lazy The
SAINT activity the exaggerated intelligence generally belong those who
are a little wrong and just little right.
The whole advantage of those who think that Bacon Shake
spea lies SIMPLY the fact that they whether Pcon wrote Shake
speae The whole disadvantage those who do not think it lies the
fact that they do who
see that Shakespeare wrote Shakespeare the who
n + to worry whether he did OF not
The Colorado statesman., 1907-05-04
No Wonder.

oldbach-Your wife's arguments
ssem to carry considerable weight.
Enpeck-You bet they do. She tips
he scales at ESQ pounds.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-05-04
CIR Gluh AniurrHal
fur Unltng Mrn
BY GEORGE SUTHERLAND.
Executive Secretary. Cleveland. o.. Y. NJ. C. A.

these days of exclusive clubs it possible point
club that open for membership to all good citizens of the
male persuasionthe Young Mems Christian association.
Plenty of people think of the Young Mems Christian
association religious institution merely 1t is that and
more The religion mostly the inside but be noticed
on the outside through its results What the blood to the
body religion is to the Young Mems Christian ton
1t works from the heart toward the surface
Good blood makes a GOOD body
The Colorado statesman., 1907-05-04
Suits, Coats, Skirts and Waists.

We have planned this stupendous sale with but OBJ
in give the of Denver such values they
anywhere ese and prices low that the
May Sale of 1907 will be remembered for years.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-05-04
Hundreds Of Bargains Await Our Buyers.
WOMEN'S TAILORED SUITS

A grand assortment of NEW SPRING SUITS Mater
als Panamas and pretty novelty fabrics stripes checks
and broken pads The styles are the new cutawav
coat styles the fitted tailored Styles Prince chap and Etons
lust the newest and prees styles of season. Here are
the prices
$500 to $3.50 Tailored Suits for. ........ $1,000
S16.5O to $50 Tailored Suits for s125O
$3.50 to $50 Tailored Suits for ....... $500
$3.50 to $3.50 Tailored Suits for ........ $4,000
$500 to s475o Tailored Suits for. .......... s225o
The Washington times., 1907-11-03

G TX years passed; long time for dog and boy.
Bob was of to the wars and was q medical
student. saw Rab almost every week. and we were
fast friends found the way to bis heart by scratch
ing bis big head and giving him bone every now and
sgain If did not notice him, he would plant him
self straight before me and stand waggng his spud
of TAIL looking up. with his big head turned little
70 one side.
One day Rsb walked in the open gate of the hos
pisal with that great easy saunter of his He looked
as if he owned the place After him came jess, witt
her cart and in it sat sweetfsced woman. The car
rer. who was leading the horse when he said:
The Washington times., 1907-11-03

Il E TURNED up alley and stopped at
= stable yard. There was carriers cart ready
To start and by thn little man. with his hand at the
gray horses head looking angiy about for something,
md we knew that that something was the mastiff bis
log
You theft said he kicking at Rab. Rsb avoided
the heavy shoe and under the cart bis down
and what little be had of tail down. too. His master
saw the muzzle hanging cut and useless from Rab's
neck. We told him what Rab had done, and that
had cut the muzzle. The little man said to the dog:
~Rab. my man; poor Rabbie,' whereupOn the stump
of tail rose up, the torn and ragged stood up
straight and the eyes filed. Rab confOrted, for
Rabs master and he were friends again. stroke of
the whip and Jess the old gray horse. Rab and his
MASTER vent of together
The Washington times., 1907-11-03

T THINK he felt that something was wrong with
: his mistress. and he stood guard by her bed ike
soldier. 1t was wonderful the way that dog looked
at me. as much as to say: May stay here with
my mistressE' 1 said: Eyes. Rab. you may stay.
if you behave yourself" And he did behave very
wei, never moving a muscle and showing us how
meek and gentle he could be. Every day while
they stayed at the hospital Rab took walk to the
alley; but he never fought during these days that
bis mistress was i'll He always came back to the door
of his mistress room and would wait outside quietly
until some one would let him in Then he would
crawl under the table and watch with bis one eye,
waggng his tail if his mistress moved All night and
all day he followed with his ever-moying eye every
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The Washington times., 1907-11-03

THE great mastif stood still. held himself up and
roaTed long, terrible roar, just as Bob and
/ came up to him. The mEstf opened bis mouth as
far strong muzzle would let him, his lips curled up
in rage showing his white teeth but the straps across
his mouth were tight and held him fast. The crowd
vas soon around them, while Chicken held On
"A knife" cried Bob. An old eObbler- handed me
his knife, and put It under the edge of the leather
muzzIe. Then enc sudden jerk of that big head. AMI
brave Chicken dropped limp. The mastifT had taken
him by the small of his back Ike rat He looked
down at his little VICTIM shifted him all over and then
turned and trotted of up the street. as if nothing had
happened Bob and after him
The Washington times., 1907-11-03

ONLY one day did Rab leave his place under the
- table. Then he walked slowly over to her bed
nde and licked his mistress hand which lay uncovered
IN the bed and then he went back to his place under
hhe table
Not long after this his master spoke to Rab. and
pointed to the bottom of the bed Rab jumped to the
foot of the bed to my surprise and sat there awaiting
his masters orders. The carrier left the room to go
for Jess and her cart. The time had come for them
to go home. When he came back. Rab got down.
and. after the carrier had wrapped his wife n the
blankets he took her in his and left the hospital
followed by Rab
The last saw of them the carrier was leading
Jess by the head. his wife in the cart and faithful
Rab trottng in the rear.
The Washington times., 1907-11-03
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~ TIE the tail" another cried and an old man
got down on his knees and bit the colEes
all with all his might But the cOIe's master knocked
the old man down for his pains.
Game Chicken held on still like death.
Snuff. pinch of snuff" shouted gaily dressed
yOung man. At this an old man in the crowd put
pinch of sniff on Chickens nose. Chicken nee7ed.
and the collie was free. and up tt.5 street he few.
But Chickens blood was up. and down the STR
be bounded. Bob myself and the crowd after him.
TrOttng down the middle of the street was a huge
old and gray mastiH as big as little bull Chicken
made straight at him. and fastened his teeth his
throat.
The Washington times., 1907-11-03
stN 4 ASTER JOHN. this Is the MISTRESS she
AVA is sick. and we want you to cure her."

ttR 4 AsTER JOHN. this IS the MISTRESS she
Iva is sick. and we want you to cure her,"
Rab looked on very much puzzled. but ready to
6ght any one nurse the porter or me- to protect
his mistress
took them intn the hospital, and Rab came. too
wish you could have seen him. be would have made
you laugh. Rab was queer-IOOking old fellow with
his hOn-ke hair. short and hard; his big buIlke body
and large, blunt head covered with scars one eye out
and one ear torn off, But the one eye he had could
see better than any other dogs $40 eyes, His tail
was nothing but spud. half as long as your finger.
and il kept mofnR to and fro ell the time.
Rab was not quite happy in the hospital He
seemed worried and the only ear he had was up and
down al the time
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-17
MAYOR CALDWELL
 THANKS OUR PEOPLE
Says Relief Work Is Well in HanH- Calamity Brought Forth a Flow
 of the Milk of Human Kindness.

l desire to publicly extend my
 thanks to the Relief Committee. ap- pointed by me immediately after the
 fire last Wednesday afternoon. for the prompt and efficient work of re- lief they have so cheerfully and un- tirelingly done" said Mayor Cald- we'll yesterday. w. ]. Parkes, the chairman, is especially entitled to the gratitude of our people. I al- so desire to express my sincere ap- preciation of the generous response of our noble citizens to the cry, of distress. All known cases of imme- diate distress have been relieved and the committee is now gathering complete information of the present condition and future needs of those
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-17
MAYOR LEMON
 OFFERS AID
Says Little Rock SympatliZeS With Pine Bluff in It's Recent TrOu- blcs and Will Give Assist
 ancc if Necessary.

Mayor Lemon of Little Rock call ed up Mayor Caldwell last night over the long distance phone and expressed to him the sympathy of Little Rock for the fire sufferers of Pine Bluff and rendered any service within his power, looking to their relief.
 Mayor Caldwell expressed his ap- preciation of the sympathy and proffer of aid rendered by Mayor Lemon. He assured him, however, that Pine Bluff had already relieved all cases of immediate distress, and was both able and willing to care for her own without calling for out side pecuniary assistance. The tender of fire engine, from any source, would be greatly apprecia- ted