davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23
Mr.. Williams and His Vacation.

According to report, John Sharp Will
liams Will devote the time between March
4. 1909 when he leaves the House, and
March 4. 1911. when he becomes a sena-
tor to writing life OF Thomas Jefferson.
He is to withdraw into his study on his
Mississippi plantation, renew his ac-
quaintance with the stock story of the
character and career of the great Vir-
ginian. delve into all the latest discov-
cries on the subject, and then give to the
public a volume of his own.
1t is a fascinating theme for any Ameri-
can student Of politics and statecraft. but
particularly SO for man like Mr.. Will
liams, who worships at the Jefferson
shrine And notwithstanding all that we
have in print expository of what the Sage
OF Monticello was and taught and did
there is still room for a good book about
him. In fact. as James Bryce pointed
out in an address at Charlottesville the
other day. the public is rusty as to the
great man who drew the Declaration of
Independence. 1t needs to know more
than it does. and should of course get its
knowledge straight
Still. Is there not a better field for Mr.
Williams to cultivate? Would it not be
more profitable and more pleasant for
him to take the platform and tell people
something about Congress: about how
battles are lost and won in that forum:
about the lighter as well as the heavier
side of lawmaking; about the difference
there between personal antagonisms and
political antagonisms: about congress
sional audience. and how to gain and
hold its attention?
Here is theme which should appeal
strongly to the gentleman from Missis-
sippi. and Which he should handle in a
most entertaining way. He has been a
distinct success i'm the House. both as a
manager and as a debater. His style of
address is all the more effective because
of the entire absence of wings and the
hishfalutin. He does not try to soar. and
hence never asks his hearers to leave the
ground.
OF books there are enough and to spare
They are pouring from the presses all the
time. Another book about Jefferson we'll
prepared would ind good market. but a
much better market could be found for a
lecture on the lines indicated, by a man
who knows from personal experience all
about Congress. and how the wheels go
round in that august body. On that SUBJ
ject the public is but poorly informed.
and would welcome a graphic story.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23
Vandalism in the Woods.

A correspondent of The Star calls at
tention I'm another column today TO the
vandalism from which the woods around
Washington are suffering as in other
years. The shameful spectacle is pre-
sented every fair day of wood-looters re-
turning home with their arms filled with
branches of trees ruthlessly torn from
the trunks. for the sake of the few
flowers they bear. The dogwood and the
redbud are the especial sufferers from
these thoughtless wreckers Of the natural
beauty. The blossoms fade quickly and
give little pleasure when transported into
the houses. In few hours. often. before
they are placed in vases. they become
mere boughs bearing few wilted blooms
and are cast into the refuse heaps to be
utterly wasted.
Most of. this vandalism is destructive,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23
Congressional Inquiries.
n the PHILADELPHIA Ledger.

Congressional committees Of inquiry
serve various purposes, all more or. less
useful according to the intent and point
of view of those who bring them about.
but the popular estimation of the institu-
tion is not likely to be high one If 1t
shall be based upon the examples that
have been given at the present session.
And there will always be the suspicion
that the reference to a commission of
such burning questions as the revision of
the tariff and the framing of a scientific
currency system is no more than a con-
venient method of averting the necessity
of arriving at a decision
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23
Campbell Bannerman.
From the New York World.

From the New York World.
Without the brilliant audacity OF Dis
raeli, or the eloquence and commanding
moral force of Gladstone, or the cynical
bell-Bannerman may appear Of lesser
stature than any of these prime ministers
who long since passed from the scene.
But by the side of his surviving contem-
poraries he measured big. Rosebery has
tics. Balfour after trial proves to be a
clever dialectician, but too thin FLOODED
for the heavy work of a great popular
leader. Chamberlain, now retired by ILL
ness. though fo-ceful and aggressive. has
been too little loyal to any principle or
party to be long trusted.
1t was largely by his good humor and
sturdy common sense that Campbell-Ban-
herman made his influence felt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23
A Very Forlorn Hope.
From the New York Sun

other gear was never put down by Gen.
sure or assault. The arbiters of fashion
know their power and woman's submits
sion-nay. her delight in conforming her.
self to their DEGREES. revolt against
the position Of the north star would be as
rational as to cry out against a fashion
for women with any thought that they
would renounce it, So we look upon this
rebellion against the circumference and
superstructure of the present style of hat
as III judged and futile, the forlornest Of
hopes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23

employed in the circles Of high finance
in the metropolis to the advantage OF the
few and the injury of the many. Need
we wonder. therefore, that a panic at last
resulted? Should we not wonder that 1t
was 50 long delayed? For the craze which
inspired Mr.. Ryan and his associates at
tackled many others. and finally all but
swamped the town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23
Art.

Mrs. Guffins wrote book
Not at all demure.
Yesterday the road she took
On a lecture tour.
Mrs. Mullins ran away,
Husband in a rage;
Says he hopes that she will stay.
Going on the stage.
Both of them serenely pose
And exclaim: MY dear,
Art, as everybody knows.
Is a hard career"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23

Thomas F. Ryans sessions with the
New York grand jury were entertaining.
If not altogether illuminating. He told
much. and Yet left much to be desired.
Whether the whole story of those street
railway deals is obtainable from any
source is question. But enough is known.
enough stands confessed. to show some
of the amazing methods which have been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23
These Chilly Moderners.

''rhey don't write comic operas like they
used to- said Mr.. Stormington Barnes.
They used to have jokes then that made
people laugh
YES" answered the manager, "but you
must remember that in those days they
had audiences who could be made to
laugh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23
Nomination Is the Thing,

From the New York Times
Mr.. Bryan made 1t plain beyond the
possibility of mistake Tuesday evening
that he Is willing to throw away the cleo
ton IL he can only get the nomination.
Delegates he must have. AS to the voters.
he showed himself to be Indifferent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23
Not Speaking.

THAT girl doesn't speak to me if she
can avoid it," said the man with crouch.
You should have more pride than to
resent it,
II can't help resenting it. She's the
telephone OPERATOR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23

Now a veto of the naval appropriation
bill is threatened if 1t does not carry
provision for four big ships. Mr.. Hobson
may become more conspicuous than ever
before the summer wanes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23

According to testimony given in New
York. the traction barrel flowed easily
and copiously in lie good old days. The
receiverships of today become less mys-
ferrous in the light of these disclosures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23

sEIn order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters to THE
STAR should not be addressed to any
individual connected with the ONCE, bus
simply to THE STAB. or to the Editorial
or Business Department. according 20
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23
Problem II Solved.

From the New York Herald.
How shall we keep the young men In
the small towns?'' asks a western COL
lege president Very easy, professor:
keep the girls there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23

Raisuli's press agent has not yet fur
nished the route of his vaudeville VEN
ture. Maybe the first gentleman of
Africa is planning another kidnapping to
give the occasion of his debut especial
eclat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Sue9estion Discarded.

You should make speech so full of
thought that it will compel your colleagues
to abandon their errors" said the earnest
citizen.
My friend" answered Senator Sor-
ghum, this business is politics, not mental
science"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23

The roler-skating habit may spread
even further If the long walk to the Union
station remains a feature Of local life
many months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23
Bryan May Have New Issue.
From the Borton Herald.

Mr.. Bryan is said to be planning a
tween q third term and three efforts for
one term. which does he think the people
prefer?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23

The last Thursday in April! An ideal
Inauguration day under the proposed
amendment, indeed! What stronger ar
gument is needed?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
In saying that the Aldrich bill Is dead.
er than Hector We mean no disrespect to
Hector.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23
Ending the Visit.
From the Indianapolis News.

From the Indianapolis News
After a pleasant six months sOjourn
in the United States to study our in
situations during a period of stress gold
is once more returning to Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23
Promising characteristics.

YES" said the proud father. I'VE think
our boy will be President some day."
What makes you think SOP"
Hes always either conspicuously de-
lighted or else obviously cross because
things don't suit him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23

are getting ready to match their mileage
as campaign issue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23

BallOonists do not have the upper ether
all to themselves. Base ball pitchers go
up in the air, also
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23

The town today bristles with ifs
which serve to account for the loss of
yesterdays game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23
SHOOTING STARS.

1t is believed that Mr.. Bryan does not
suffer from stage fright
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23

The multiplicity of high-life marital
tangles at present ought to evoke a great
volume of love in a cottage literature
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23

When Mr.. Bryan enters a city the only
democratic boiling in evidence pertains to
the banquet food.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23
The Gist Of the Argument.

When politicians start the fight
They always sing the same old song,
"Our candidate is wholly right
And yours is absolutely wrong"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23

An inch of rain fell at Los Angeles but
failed to check the jubilation over the
fleet. As though water could interfere
with battleship gayety!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23

The sultan has too many wives not to
know how to give up gracefully.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23

Fortunately the public now takes only
pallid interest in Harry Thaw and his
maneuvers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23
The Croaker.
From the Chicago Record Herald

The man who goes around croakinR
that the worst Is yet to come either has
a weak spine or knows of something that
he would like to get at a marked-down
price
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23
He Yields.

From the Boston Transcript.
The sultan keeps up his record rs q
'yielder."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23
Relations Of the Great.

From the Spokane Spokesman.
Dom Paul kruger's nephew has been
arrested in Spokane. One OF the penal
ties Of being famous is having lot OF
relatives
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23

ESTABLISHED 1874
FOR SALE-BY JOHN MILLER l. CO.,
oil H ct. NV.
900. 900 salmon brick at Sc per m. delivered
20 600 600 good hard brick 81. 50 per NJ, del'vd
10000 tons white ash coal At $50 per ton for
cash only.
All delivered in any part Of the city free of
charge.
At our yards, Sd and o SITS. sw
1000 tons best quality river gravel At 6Oc per
cubic -ard.
5000 tons concrete sand At l6c per cubic yard.
JOHN MILLER 4 CO.,
aSis-soD VII st. Nv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23
High Finance.

1t was an exciting game. anyhow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23

Two styles: one with five tuck
side and bottom; the other wit
seven tucks side and bot
tom: rs yds. long. A prop ~
er curtain for your summer SV<
cottage. Pair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
NEWS AND NOTES.

The third Sunday of october was
widely observed as day of prayer Tor
Sunday schools.
Maine, who have become total alb
stainers, have formed themselves into
"The Water Wagon Club"
Rev. DR.. George Edwin Horn, editor
of the Waterman, has been CHOSEN
president of the Baptist Theological
Seminary, at Newton, Mass.
The men of the Methodist Episcopal
church are to meet in ST. Louis, NO
vember 1O-11, for the organization of
the laymen's missionary movement in
the Methodist Episcopal church.
The recently organized Baptist
Brot herhood, comprising Baptists both
north and south, is devoting its atten-
ton almost exclusively to promoting
the Iaymen's missionary movement:
Gypsy Smith, the famous English
evangelist. is now holding meetings in
America October II to November
his work is in Washington, D. G., No
vember 7-23 in Cleveland, and Novem-
Der rs to December IA in New YORK
city. ...
Twenty-third street branch of the New
York Young Mems Christian associa-
ton was adopted when automobiles
were sent through the downtown dis
trict, advertising the educational
classes.
Canadian Presbyt erians have estab-
lished a theological college at Van
couver which will hold its sessions
during the summer. The winter vaca-
tions will be spent by the students on
the mission fields of British Columbia.
British Wesleyans report for the
past year the largest decrease in mem
bership for half century, amounting
in all to about eight thousand persons.
other religious bodies in Great Britain
report similar declines, and eeclesias-
teal meetings are considering the ar
rest ed progress of the church.
The imposing new Institute for Sea-
men, in New York, built by the Amer
lean Seamen Friends society, has
been the scene of an important gather
ing of workers for the welfare of
sailors, who have come from all parts
of the world. The new building in
New York which cost $325,000, will
AFFORD hotel accommoda tions for two
hundred men.
In connection with the Founders
week celebration in Philadelphia.
Unitarians of that city unveiled a
tablet to Joseph Priestley, the scientist
and theologian, by whom the first So
CITY of Unitarian Christians was or
ganized, on June ~, 1896, in the city
of Philadelphia. During the same
week. representatives of sixteen de-
nominations. including Roman Cath
Ole, participated in a meeting in
Quaker meeting house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
RELIGIOUS THOUGHT.
Gems Cleaned From the Teachings
of All Denominations.

Life is not to be looked at as hide
| Gus. Look at life as God sees 1t. With
smiles and hard work life has great
possibilities.-Rev. A. T. Horn, Metho-
dist, Chicago.
Mark you the man or the woman
who seeks and sees something SPLEEN
did in every fellow mortal-there goes
noble soul.-Rev. DR.. S. Edward
Young. Presbyterian, Pittsburg.
PRODUCT OF HUMANITY.
All of the noblest institutions are
the product not of the individual,
but of humanity, the product of
humanity's labors and prayers and
tears.-Rev. c. w. Collier, Congrega-
tionalist. Bangor, Me-
REFRESHMENT.
Enter a novel sphere of activity
discover a new flower or understand
| for the first time an old one; acquire
| information along new lines-therein
Young, Presbyterian. Pittsburg.
CIVILIZER OF THE WORLD.
The home is divine institution ex-
| listing for the good of the family and
the welfare of the race. 1t is the
place where 1ife's joys are doubled
The home is the worlds civilizer-
Rev. w. w. Bastard, Baptist Boston.
HAPPINESS OF EDUCATION.
The real wealth of the world is the
good man, not the able man or the
successful man. A public benefactor
is already beautified by the people and
| by heaven. The happiness of an edu-
Gated life is in doing good and in Civ
| ing out again the knowledge re-
| ceived.-Rev. Julian E. tombstone,
| Roman Catholic, Boston.
| NEED OF AN ETHICAL REVIVAL
The golden rule must be applied to
| business methods. Brotherhood must
be preached, not class hatred. and the
] strong must not be permitted to tram
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
BIBLE STUDY w.
Text: Acts II and -.

AZ Al.
Chapter name-Antioch-24
Leading Lesson-Mt. 2S:1e
DIVISIONS.
l. Jewish prejudices silenced 1-1S
2. Gentle church established 1926
8. The Famine: Relief sent to
Jerusalem 27-30.
1. Why was Peter criticized by the
Church?
2. How did he explain his conduct
8. By what argument did he silence
his cities2
4. What spirit does this show for
Peter?
5. How might the Jews have known
Of the Extension of the Kingdom? Ps
2:S; T2:7-10; Is. 2:2-4. 11:9, 10. Nal. I'LL
Mt. S:11: 26:1o.
8. How far did the dispersion extend ?
Z. Who were chiefly affected?
8. BY whom, and where, was the
gospel first preached to Gentiles?
9. What was the effect of his
preaching?
10. What mission was entrusted to
Barnabas by the church at Jerusalem ?
tons?
II. What was he ale to do in An
tioch?
10. Whom did he seek to help him,
and how long were they together?
IA. What significant name for the
Apostles, was first used at Antioch?
Is. What prophecy uttered in An
tioch about this time?
16. When was it fulfilled?
IL. What did the Antioch disciples
do, for their brethren in jerusalem?
s1S What mission was entrusted to
Barnabas and Saul?
10. What church officers are here
mentioned for the first time?
ACTS XII
Chapter name-Herod-5.
Leading Lesson-Lu. 21:12.
DIVISIONS.
l. Martyrdom of James; Peters
miraculous escape Ill.
2. The power of prayer and the
weakness of faith 1918.
3. Herod's miserable death 20-24.
20. Who was Herod Agrippa?
81. What action did he take against
the church at Jerusalem?
e. Why only one verse for James
and so much for Peter and .John7
g. How did Herod treat Peter?
"a. What did the church do to Sc
cure his release?
25 How was he delivered?
26. Why is the MANNER of Peters
deliverance dwelt on here?
a. Where did Peter go after his re-
lease?
2S. Who is the James in VII?
29. In the deliverance of Peter. no.
tice what God did and what Peter did.
&c. Just what did God do?
81 Why were the believers called
usa1em?
1 will take up the first of our spec
ial" meetings, from to Thursday.
Subject, Principles and Curiosity"
Come IL you would like to be with us.
MRS. c. r. MENNINGER.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
ADShF5JR9AmE va.

times, and fiocked where they believed
their advantage would lie. Large
considerations of patriotism seemed
shamelessly lacking. AS vultures
flock to carrion. so a multitude went
with Absalom.
When the news came to David.
whose fatherly love had blinded his
kingly vigilance, the old man went
forth in flight, broken hearted. 1t
was a great humbling for the king.
He looked upon his own transgres-
sions in the past, and felt that even
spirit seemed utterly broken. Even
Shimei might curse him from the
hills without fear. No longer had he
aught to live for. Like his greater
son, he went out to the Mount of
Olives and wept.
That was Absalom's hour of con-
quest; he broke his fathers spirit.
David was ready to surrender all-al-
though he would not irnperH aught for
his own sake, insisting that the Ark
should not follow him, but should re-
main at Jerusalem.
As we shall see next week, David
had loyal friends, however, and in
this time of testing, they proved
themselves. Moreover, he was still
King David, the representative of
Jehovah and of right, while Absalom
was the embodiment of treason, sell
hshness, and ingratitude.
And right is right since God is God,
And right the day must win;
To doubt would be disloyalty,
To falter would be SIM"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS.

A little pot is soon hot.-Spanish Pro-
verb.
4
1t is better to live rich than die rich.
w. H. Bishop.
n
Unless above himself he can
Erect himself. how poor a thing Is man.
Dryden.
Cast forth thy act, thy word, into the
everything, ever working universe; 1t is
a seed-grain that cannot die.-Carlyle.
What rnoots it to say that you love
mans soul, when you don't care II ne
lives or dies, or if his family is starv-
ing?-Graham Taylor.
4 X y
am glad to think
I am not bound to make the wrong go
right,
But only to discover and to do.
With cheerful heart, the work that Coo
appoints. Jean Ahseio"
Very often the best way of hghting
Temptation is to cease fighting, fill the
mind with Christ and holy thought, ana
then trust quietly to the delivering
power of His Holy Spirit.-R- j. camp
bell.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31

wrong, for face to face with death
man knows there is a God and that
he must appear before him to rem
der an account for the deeds done in
the body. Be, therefore, in earnest for
God and the right.-Rev. DR.. L. NJ
zimmerman. Lutheran Baltimore
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-31
CHURCH NOTICES.

The North Topeka Baptist church.
Sunday school $3.50 a. m. Prof. John
r. Carter superintendent. Public wor-
ship IL am. and 7:30 p. M Morning
subject, THE Sun That Rises and Sets,