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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28
Autumnal Charm.

1t amt the ripe persimmons that makes
autumn good to me.
Nor the peaches nor the apples that's
a-hangin' from the tree;
1t amt the leaves that turn to gold,
a-strewin' of the ground.
Nor yet the radiant sunsets which in beauty
SO abound
The glory of the season amt in anything
to eat
Nor yet in beauteous pictures that the eye
may love to greet;
But the thought that sets me Smilin' an
my pulses beatin' quick
Is that the various booms are nearly ripe
enough to pick.
There's a certain genial sweetness that per-
Yades the atmosphere,
And a hint of melody that's lightly waited
far an near;
The song birds that in summer time would
carol from the bough
Are totally surpassed by songsters who are
warbling now.
And the fruit in its perfection on the tree
or on the vine
Is nothing like as beautiful and nothing
like fine
AS the perfected specimens so luscious and
so thick,
These various booms that now are nearly
ripe enough to pick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28

nant in that league by an interest-killing
margin; again, there are those who want
to see Detroit win. because. first of the
game fight this club has made up the lad
der. and next, because of the belief that 1t
can maintain the honor of the American
League against the other side; then there
are rooters'' for Philadelphia, because
they would like to see the Quaker City
team have another chance at the worlds
pennant, although they did SO lamentaby
fail in the inter-league race of 1905.
1t Is a great sphere. the base ball world
1t is filled with shouting and craftsmanship.
with enthusiasm higher than that Of sue
cessful warfare and chagrin deeper than
that ever felt by a loser in the stock mar
ket It is world OF anomalies SO profound
that no philosopher can master them. 1t
is world. in short, of wholesome spirits,
and whether the pennant goes to Chicago,
Detroit or Philadelphia, the winner will
have furnished livening entertainment for
a vast host of people and provided mate
rails for conversation in every nook and
corner Of the land
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28
The Delayed School Building Puzzle.

Out of the trnubI. OF finding seats for
the freshmen class OF the Technical High
School has grown puzzle which may fur
nlsh considerable entertainment for the
citizens Of the District for a period Who
IS responsible for the delay III building the
annex At the headquarters of the schools
the answer is, The District government"
AT the District building the answer is. The
school board" The building inspector de-
Clares that the plans for the building were
held by the school authorities for months
Superintendent Chancellor says on the
other hand. that the plans Were never OFF,
Cially In the hands OF the school authori-
ties, though they may have been informally
sent up to some Of the subordinates. In
truth. the law does not call for the approval
OF plans by the school authorities One
OF the general allegations early advanced
by the District building officials was that
all these local public building works are
delayed because Of the difficulty of condemn
ing sites, especially in summer. This state
ment loses all its significance in the pres
ent instance when the fact is stated that
the site for the Technical annex was Sc
cured BY direct purchase July II, 1906. If
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28
Doings at Washington.

From the New York Evening Post.
Now that Mr.. Roosevelt has returned to
Washington. in the words of the old jingle:
The animals go round.
The band begins TO play,
Several things, besides snakes, happened
in the White House yesterday. The Presi-
dent decided that Oklahoma might after
all be admitted to the Union. despite the
scandalous msbehavior Of its inhabitants
in voting the democratic ticket and sub
uniting to democratic gerrymander. Next,
Metcalf got a lesson which he WILL it Is
to be hoped, bear in mind until he makes
his next mistake-the cruiser New York was
graciously permitted to retain it's name
SIMPSONS flagship is not to be deprived
of the title under which it played it's part
in the Spanish war; and the second mon
ster battleship is to be known as the North
Dakota. Thus We're the wheels Of the gov
ornamental machinery set in motion with q
roar. Mr.. Bonaparte. too, was on hand to
make his report and learn what to do next.
Finally, the President set his teeth and de-
clared that all the opposition to the Pa
cific cruise of the battleshps only make
him more determined to have it come Off
This will make many feel that there is now
a good prospect that the whole thing will
be dropped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28
The Burning National Issue.

Rarely has that large section of the popu-
Iation known as the base ball public" been
so thoroughly aroused as at present. Sew
eral million American citizens are daily
asking the question. Who will win the
pennant?" The issues of politics, Of
finance, of statecraft, of domestic life, of
business. all sink into insignificance beside
this burning problem. On the street cars,
on the corners, in the lunchrooms. in offices
and stores. whenever two or three men are
assembled the question arises and is
warmly discussed. No presidential candi-
date was ever more shrewdly analysed as a
possible winner or loser than are the three
aggregations of ball tossers now struggling
for the lead in the American League of
Base Bail Clubs.
Two cubs are so close together in the
lead that a single game may cause them
10 be tied up for first place Another
last years champions, is close enough be-
hind them to strike the top in the course
of a few days, if the other two beat each
other to standstill. Every game now Is
Of vital Importance. Every play has a
bearing on the result. The bulletin boards
are surrounded by anxious crowds cheer
ing the chalk marks as inning after inning
Is played and the results are announced.
Washington Is a 'tail-ender' this year
with hopes, as usual, for next season But
it may play vitality important part in the
race 1t closes its season with the two
clubs now leading. The championship of
the league. possibly of the country, NAV be
settled right here in this city next week,
and thus although the local fans" are not
highly enthusiastic over the present per-
formances OF the Nationals, they are watch
ing them with a concern which carries far
beyond the days play and weighs It's bear
ing upon the great race for the inter.
league pennant
There are. In these last days. three classes
of shouters: those who want Chicago to
win because they would like to see the
"Sox put 1T all over the Cubs once more,
which is to say that they believe only the
Chicago Americans can beat the Chicago
Nationals, who have already won the pen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28
An Interesting Duel.

Hartman and Fish are at it again, and
should he encouraged to keep at it, They
know each other well from long business
association, and if they are disposed to
take the public into their confidence about
each other their revelations viii be so much
to the good 50 far the public is con-
cerned But no more fist-fghting Mr. Fish
Is said 10 bc good with his hands" and
recently won in brief bout with one Of
MI iia'riman's Neutenants. But in his
encounters with the chief let Mr. Fish for
swear assault and battery, and stick TO
the text. What the country wants to know
1t not which is the better man pugilistically
but al! about their operations as railroad
managers. For the publics purposes, facts
are mightier than fists
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28

teen days after the District appropriation act
was signed. In extenuatiOn of the delay the
building inspector declares that of the
school structures appropriated for in the
bill approved June q, 1906. the Mckinley
annex is the only one not yet built rms
is a sorry comfort for those who are dis
commoded by the total lack of any sort of
work the annex.
There seems to have been n peculiarly
annoying course of time-wasting on this
work The plans appear to have been slow
in the preparat and slower yet In the
approval. Perhaps it will be found that IL
was at one stage a case of too many COOKS
at the Franklin building as discussions
were held over immaterial details. while
the District building waited for the last
word to go ahead Possibly 1t will be found
that the overworked building department OF
the District government was only too glad
to have an excuse to let this structure slide
for time Maybe there was some plain
pigeon boiling of the papers because they
presented knotty problems.
But. whatever may have been the cause
or the causes the fact remains that De
tween the school authorities and the DIS
trict government an appropriation Of a suf-
fcient sum to provide a large and tenn
pOrarily adequate annex to this growing
institution has lain idle for fifteen MONTHS
with not u spade turned or hammer
struck in the way of construction. Inc
simple fact is not creditable to the Dis
trict and 1t is to be hoped that the Com
missioners, or possibly Congress, If the
Commissioners lack sufficient Jurisdiction
in view of the unfortunate division of re-
sponsibility for the schools, will ascertain
exactly who is to blame for the delay and
take steps to prevent repetitions hereafter
of such miserably unbusinesslike ways of
working. Meanwhile the urgent duty of the
hour is for everybody to hustle and get this
building finished without further delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28
Another Useful Gotham Lawyer.

William NJ. WINS, who Is conducting the
investigation into the affairs OF the city
railroads in New York, shows the legal
qualities of Charles E. Hughes. He knows
his subject and is developing 1t with sur
prising results. Witnesses find his oues-
lions rather searching. and before he is
through with his work a number OF poll
ticians 1t is reported, not to mention GER
tain capitalists. may be made to feel I'M
comfortable. All power to Mr. WINS elbow.
This Is the man, 1t will be remembered.
who ran for mayor of New York against
Hearst and Mcclellan. The republicans
had had difficulty in securing candidate.
and 1t looked as II the election on their
part would go by default. At the last
moment Mr.. WINS was suggested, and he
agreed to stand.
He had been out of public notice so long
1t necessary to Introduce him. Il
thought the man was dead" was the OBJ
servation Of an old politician. But he
proved to be very much alive and in the
campaign that followed outshone both OF
his opponents. His speeches showed a
thorough knowledge of the affairs of the
town, and an ability seldom displayed by
a candidate for a municipal office. He de-
served to be elected, and, with Mr.. Hearst
dividing the democratic vote with Mr.. Nc
Clelan. 1t looked for tine as If he might
be. But he was last in the race, and the
story of the contest occasoned good deal
of bitter talk in New York.
1t was alleged. indeed that Mr.. WINS was
defeated by his own party: that Mr..
Hearst displayed much strength large
numbers of republicans, considering Mr..
Mcclellan stronger than their man. voted
for the democratic nominee in order to
put him ahead of Hearst, and that their
choice had the approval of the national ad-
ministration. But even that action ended
in disputed poll. Mr.. Hearst claimed
election, still claims it. and the matter In
some fashion is now in the courts.
If the republicans had stood solidly by
their man, and a large number of demo-
Gratis had gone to his support. on the
ground that because of his experience in
local affairs, his ability as a lawyer and
his program as outlined in his canvass he
would give the town a thoroughly good
administration he would have been elected.
But maybe because of those qualities he
was not the man desired. AS mayor he
would have 1t in his power to upset too
many apple carts. He knew too much,
and too well how to go about reforms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28
Scandinavian Repatriation.
From the Boston Transcript.

The kings of Sweden and Norway are
exercising moral suasion to a greater ex-
tent than the rulers of any other country
- win back the subjects who have left
them, at least restrain others from fol-
.olrI ing their example in any considerable
numbers. Some time ago King Oscar gave
cvICence of apprehension, and the visit Of
as its business purpose went, was to look
he ground over, mix with his countrymen
and learn something of the conditions that
had weaned them from the fatherland. King
Haakon is now doing the same thing in
somewhat more direct way by sending q
special emissary to the northwest to sound
NorwegianS on the proposition to repatriate
themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28

There is a strong impression among va
rious congressman that Mr.. Cannon can
have the presidential nomination If he
wants it. In fact, those who have per-
sonaly studied the career of the Speaker
are disposed to take it for granted that
he can have things pretty much his own
way
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28
Have The Star Follow You.

Readers OF The Star may have The Even
Ing and Sunday editions mailed to them In
any part of the country at the rate Of Soc
per month. or The Evening Star only Soc
per month. The address may be changed
as frequently as desired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28
Real Yachts!
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.

1t is the contention of Sir Thomas that
so long as freaks are to be used in defend
ing the cup there will be little opportunity
for a foreigner to make a successful con-
test. and he is probably right 1t seems
pity that real yachts cannot fight it out off
Sandy Hook, but it seems that only racing
machines fit only for the scrap heap SUBJ.
sequently will be acceptable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28

Some newspapers will as usual find the
duty Of preserving secrecy about the Pres.
ident's speeches hard strain on their Of
flee ethics.
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It PourS
From The New York World.

FROM tne -NeW 1ofR Worius
Six surveyors working In Alaska were
shot by an armed force employed by q
rival railroad company. Three boys had
arms broken In the Columbia soph-fresh
man rush. Thus the reign of law continues
to pour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28
SHOOTING STARS.
Under Cover.

what did you think of my remarks on
government ownership" asked the poiiti-
clan.
II couldn't tell whether you favored It
or not
"Then the speech Is a success. That Is
what I was trying to keep people from
finding out"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28

Real estate men have been allowed to
ride free through the new Belmont tun-
n! between New York and Long Island
City The average of receipts will he made
VI 10y slvdp-hargers in a very short time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28
A Parsonage,

'How do you know that man Is a de-
tective?" asked one New York man.
"By the way he orders everybody around
and attracts attention to himself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28

on great objection TO the cocktail is
that there is no other drink that re-
semul,s it closely enough to suggest 4 case
Of m.sJJaru IDENTITY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28

L is now to be seen how far the re-
sentiment of the temperance people will be
manifested against people in whose honor
dinners with cocktail prefaces are served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28
Involuntary Philanthropy.

''Do you make any systematic donations
to benefit the health and comfort of your
fellow MANI?
Yes. 1 buy an umbrella about every
two weeks
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His Criterion.

The magnate breathes happy sigh.
And says. "How good the country looks
It's prosperous. l can tell it by
The profit shown upon my books
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28

Physicians who say that Americans eat
too much meat will come under some sus-
picion of having been subsidized by the
Chicago packers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28

Some of the governments less athletic
attaches will be thankful that they are re-
quired to ride horseback instead of playing
tennis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28

The base ball season is nearing its close
and interest in a short time will con-
centrate itself on next years team.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28

WiiA M L. Hearst is accused of being an
otlrr main who didn't mean It when ne said
he was gong To b. only q private in the
ranks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28

Many practical statesmen will fail to see
why man who has no third term am
bltions should be SO industrious in speech
making.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28

Californians are finding their sentiments
on the Japanese question earnestly and
abundantly expressed by Canadians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28

1t is thought that some of the Presidents
speeches are loaded lor big political game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28

In spite of his endeavors to be genially
humorous. WI Ting-fang finds himself
taken very seriously.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28

If Gov. Hughes boom goes on increasing
at its present rate it will assuredly be
Formidable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28
Hopeful.

From the New York Herald
Burglars In Milwaukee stole a piano. PEI
haps they will work their way east.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28
Great Snakes!

From the Baltimore American.
Visitors at the White House these days
are calculating with unanimous fervency.
Great snakes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28

MANY a man." said Uncle Eben, "shows
his smartness in de way he gifts his money
an his foolishness in de way he gifts rid
of It."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28

UIn order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the ONCE, but simply to
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Bust
ness Department, according to tenor or
purpose.
The sun., 1907-08-21
News Of PLAYS and Players.

Walter N. Lawrence yesterday announced
the intended organization to be known
as the Madison Square Theatrical Com
pany, to present the foremost Lawrence
production OF each season. The company
takes its name from the Madison Square
Theatre, Of which Mr.. Lawrence has been
lessee and manager for the last three years.
John w. Mckinney. recently engaged
as business manager for Wright Lorimer's
production Of The Quioksands,' has be-
oome Ernest Shipmans partner in the man
axement of Mr.. Lorimer. MIR. Mckinney
bought his interest from Mrs. DeMille
Ethel Barrymore will begin her next
season at the end OF September in q new
play, -Her Sister" written In collaboration
by Clyde Fitch and Cosmo Gordon Lennon :.
in three acts The scenes are laid N Eng
land. but the story relates to incidents
that have occurred in America,
Rehearsals OF THE Thief" have begun
at the Lyceum Theatre, with kyrle BelIew
and Margaret Ellington in the leading parts.
Others in the cast are Herbert Percy. Edith
Osterle and Leonard Ide.
Miss Fannie Ward by arrangements
completed yesterday has been engaged
20 play the Leading role In "A Fool and a
Girl" play Of Mexican California, by
David Wark Griffith. which will open Sep
tember 30 in Washington. Miss Ward had
the leading role In the in the Bishops Car
rage" company In London.
The sun., 1907-08-21
PETER TDGSNELL DEAD.
Umpire 'ity Trotting Track Wan Dies AZ
Sea on the Way Home.

Peter Mcdonnell. one of the chief pro-
r"'-rs end = director Of the Empire City
'rottinE Club, Of which James Butler Ia
PRESIDENT, il dead at sea aboard the White
tar liner Oceanic, due here tomorrow
from Liverpool and Queenstown. The
t'N"k exchange firm of Byrne d Mcdonnell
- - hroad street, of which Mr.. Mcdonnell
vas special partner, received a wireless
''o,sage from the liner yesterday announc-
Inc tho death
Mr. Mcdonnell was born in Ireland
lEty-two years ago and came here when
f" was 30 years old. For long time he
, 10 represented the railroads successfully
- 'asrle Garden. tho Barge Office and
! His Island. He Was also interested in the
toaTs1ip business at the immigration
iat"n and carried on big banking
business
When he went to his old home In Ireland
Tho spring he was in poor health He
'H sona Mr.. Butler and members Of the
''tinS club went down the Day on a tug
and gave him farewell. They had hired
irother tug 10 greet him Tomorrow before
they heard Of hs death. He had invested
much monev in the property Of the trotting
cllh, acquiring the first lot seven years ago
'te was unaware Of the recent success of
The track
Mr.. Mcdonnell was the secretary and a
Director Of the Columbia Oil Company Of
New York and director Of the New York
Mortgage and Securities Company.
The sun., 1907-08-21
MOVE TO HEAD OFF HAZING
Naval Academy Authorities Take Prompt
Action on Hearing RumOrs.

ANNAPOLIS, Aug. 20.-Capt. Charles j.
Badger, superintendent Of the Naval Acsd-
emy. made an authoritative statement
to-day relative to the reports Of a renewal
Of hazing at the academy. Capt. Badger
said that acting upon rumors which had
reached them, ne and the commandant OF
midshipmen had investigated the matter
thoroughly.
They found, he said. that some practices
which were within the definition Of hazing
had been indulged in by very small minor
ity Of the section OF the second class which
now comprises the whole body OF upper
ella 50 men at the institution.
No specific offender was before them,
Capt. Badger said. but there was reason To
believe that a few Of the members Of the
class had in a spirit Of fun indulged in prao-
tices which could not be tolerated, particu-
larly as they were likely 90 lead to more
fragrant offences. Capt. Badger said that
the members Of the section were sum-
moned before the superintendent and the
commandant and were told OF the informa-
ton which was in the possession OF the
authorities. IL was, he said, a surprise to
the majority Of the class. and without hesita-
ton they volunteered TO promise chat the
class as body would prevent any member
Of il from doing anything contrary to the
spirit OF the prohibition against hazing.
What had taken place. Capt. Badger said,
was done largely in the spirit OF fun and
there was nothing approaching physical
injury to the under class men. Neverthe-
less, he said, nothing Of the kind would be
tolerated.