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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24
Y. M. C.. AS Campaign Book.

The Young Mems Christian Association
of Washington city deserves the success
it has achieved and deserves the greater
success that must come to it. This asso-
citation is live one. 1t has young blood
i'm it and the blood is in circulation. 1t is
always enterprising for the cause of good.
and it's latest enterprise. timely and
catchy. is in the form of book. little in
Campaign Book. and in the Introduction
to which is found this:
This book tells about us-who we are.
what we have done. what we stand for
today. It's our Campaign Book. The
campaign is for men-a part, we believe.
of the vast campaign of God for the sal
walton of a world. It's not a campaign
of days or weeks. We know neither
times nor seasons. We're at it. all at it.
and always at it. The sun never sets on
our work or our workers.
The platform which it presents is built
of seven planks-One, For True Brother
hood; two. For the Trained Mind; three.
For the Sound Body: four. For Good
Times; five. For Washington the City;
six. For the Man Himself: seven, For the
Modern Boy. These planks. 1t Is urged
in the platform, are broad, simple.
straightforward and quickly grasped by
the busiest man." Further. it is urged
that these declarations are not mere
theories: that they are the settled prin
ciples out of fifty years experience. that
they take hold of a mans life here and
now, that they are vital issues and that
they have to do with the every day bust
ness of life.
The Young Mems Christian Association
through its platform declares that it
stands for Washington, the city. and
quotes this sentiment expressed by Henry
B. F. Mcfarland. president Of the Board
of Commissioners of the District, at the
1908 annual dinner of the department OF
education in the Washington Y NJ. c. A.:
"Our city stands. i'm strength and SIM
plcity. for intellectual and spiritual
achievement. Above the clamor of the
market places and the whirl of sensuous
pleasures, 1t reminds US constantly OF
men who were too busy to make money.
too high minded to spend IT sordidly. and
who gave to their country what others
give to themselves. It's voice summons
the youth of the country with the IRE
sistible call Of duty to the unselfish life
of patriotic endeavor."
The Y NJ. c. A. recognizes that the
world problem is the modern city and
that the half of that problem is the young
man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24
The Cleveland Letter.

Mr. r. S. Hastings. executor of the es-
tate of Grover Cleveland. makes this
reply TO the charge that the published let
ter of Mr. Cleveland indorsing the can
didacy OF Judge Taft for the presidency is
bogus:
Il have delayed making anv public
statement regarding this matter, acting
under advice OF counsel. The facts are
that there is abundant evidence that Air
Cleveland was engaged in writing an ar
ticie for publication some time prior TO his
death. and that this article was sold nv
him and actually delivered to a literary
agent prior TO his death. who merely OBJ
tanned from me. after Mr.. Cleveland's
death. confirmation of his authority ia
Sell il TO the New York Times Nv sole
connection with the affair was in acting
in my capacity as Mr.. Clevelands execu-
tor to confirm the arrangement that had
already been consummated between Mr.
Cleveland and the literary agent
Naturally. in view of the doubts cast
= by the various critics upon the anthem
ITCHY of the document. l took great pains
to investigate all the conditions surround
ing the transaction between Mr. Cleve-
land and the literary agent and | can
state positively that l have had no evil
dence which would warrant any doubt as
to the genuineness of the article in ques-
ton
There are within my knowledge facts
and incidents that confirm my belief in
the yenuineness OF the article as Mr..
Cleveland's own production.
The genuineness OF the letter was ques-
toned upon two scores. % The style OF
expression. which was pronounced an
awkward imitation. and - the senii-
ments OF the production. which it was
insisted Mr.. Cleveland could not have
entertained
. Mr. Cieyeiand's styIe was his own and
not easy Of INIT alton He used long words
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24

and long sentences and these abound IN
the letter in question. Besides. it sounds
like Mr. Cleveland. IL the subject hao
been other than political and no cam
paign in progress the letter would proo-
ably not have been challenged IN any
quarter. The form of expression would
easily have carried it,
AS for>the sentiments of the proouc-
ton. wherein do they work injustice 10
Mr. CleveIand's record or memory: A
friend of Mr.. Bryan in Maryland oe-
clared that as an advocate of tariff FOR
revenue only Mr.. Cleveland could not
have Endorsed protectionist like Judge
Taft. But this man overlooked the iact
that Mr.. Cleveland had twice supported
Mr.. Mckinley against Mr. Bryan-!h ohc
campaign when Mr.. Mckinley was prom
Using new tariff law founded on pfotec-
ton. and in the other when such law
the Dingley law-had been passed accord
ing to promise and was then IN oper-
alton.
Mr. Watterson challenged the letter be-
cause in one paragraph the wisdom OF the
south 8 course in continuing to subordinate
everything to the negro question. when as
to her local affairs she had completely
eliminated that question was doubted
Mr.. Cleveland's attitude toward the negro
and the suffrage was identical with what
Mr.. Watterson's now is. He supported the
south in her DISTINGUISHING laws. but
worked for the negro vote in the states
where it was cast and counted. and ap-
pointed negroes to office as a reward for
their services to him at the polls. MI.
Watterson supports the south's dlsfran-
chising laws, and then asks the negroes
in the northern states 10 help Mr.. Bryan.
If they respond favorably Mr.. Bryan Will
be expected TO appoint negroes to office.
and will do So
Lastly we come to the relations between
Mr.. Cleveland and Mr.. Bryan. They could
have known each other but slightly.
Mr. Bryan, under democratic direction.
voted for the populist candidate for Presi-
dent in 1892 but in the hope of Mr.. Cleve-
lands election. Like many other demo-
Gratis, he was bitterly disappointed and
resentful when Mr.. Cleveland put silver
to sleep and in one of his outbursts de-
nounced the latter as a "buncO steerer.
He never retracted the epithet. and Mr..
Cleveland never forgave the affront. Mr..
Cleveland was what is called IAN Old
Testament man." When smitten on one
cheek he did not turn the other. but de-
livered a singing blow himself in reply.
This time he has struck even from the
grave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24
No Wires on the Monument.

The Washington Monument will not be
turned into a wireless telegraph station.
The President has shown good sense in
this instance. and it is hoped that the
unusual proposition will be SO stunned
by executive disappyoval that it will never
be revived
Many things may be said in behalf of
the utility of the measure. but nothing
that could outweigh the bad taste and
bad sentiment involved in the plan. 1t
would be a breach of faith on the part
of the American people to divert the
Washington Monument from the purpose
for which it was conceived and erected
q simple and impressive memoria. to the
Father of the Republic.
The principal thing desired in wireless
telegraph tower is height. This is easily
obtained. If the government wants to
have at Washington a wireless station for
tie receipt and dispatch of messages over
long distances 1t might be we'll to obtain
a site ON one of the commanding ridges
that surround the basin OF the city and
erect there a structure that would over
,op the Eiffel tower. This could be done
There are no engineering difficulties in
the way. The art of steel construction
has progressed since the building of the
great skeleton tower at Paris and high
er structure especially adapted for the
Washington On one of the eminences
east. north or west of the city such a
structure might indeed be cloud piercing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24
The Police Estimates.

Mai Sylvester. superintendent of po-
lice. in his annual estimates for the sup
port of the police department submitted
10 the District Commissioners Yesterday
sets forth that The stren-th of the police
force of the District is inadequate 1of
.he effective protection of life and prop
erty This Notwithstanding that Wash
ington is the capital of the United States
and that the population of the District
S orderly and obedent to the laws.
The accuracy of the statement made
by Maj Sylvester is admitted. The peo-
pie of the District, though approaching
the efficiency of the police force, know
that it is too small. The American cap
tai ought to have the model police sys-
tenn of the world. Attention has been
repeatedly called to the inadequacy of
the force but without avail An increase
mas been allowed at widely separate pc
RODS but the increases allowed by Con-
gress have been much smaller than were
asked and needed The number of new
police asked for by Maj. Sylvester is
modest. If the additional police were
allowed by the Congress of the United
States, which is also the legislature Of
the District of Columbia. the Washington
police force would still be too small
The population of the District ap-
proacheS the three hundred and fifty
thousand mark and the area patrolled by
the police is seventy square miles. Out
side of Washington and Georgetown are
more than eighty villages and inhabited
subdivisions. The suburban territory of
the District for the most part is thickly
settled and spread over with a network
IF roads. which with strong police
,orce would be patrolled
Washington is proud of its police. 1t
las faith in the honesty, courage and in
iustry of the men. They prove them
selves worthy wearers of the blue and
They are deserving of the best treat
nent, and the good wishes of The Star
Ire with Maj. Sylvester in his effort not
ony to obtain more men but to obtain
Increased pay for officers and privates.
The money asked for the reconstruc-
stations should be granted that these
places may be brought in line with mod
srn ideas of sanitation and humane ideas
as to the treatment of prisoners.
The motor patrol wagons asked for by
Maj. Sylvester should be allowed. The
old wagons, though they do the best they
can, seem too slow in the light of TWEEN
tieth century development. and in the po-
lice department, as in the fire department
the motor vehicle should be tried out in
actual service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24
West virginia.

At last there appears something re-
sembling harmony in the republican camp
in West Virginia. That is to say, the two
republican state tickets have been reduced
TO one, and a new man heads it, VIII
the arrangement work? The warfare be-
tween the Scherr and the Swisher fac
tions was Ion" and bitter, and some
deep wounds were inflicted. They may
heal in the six weeks remaining of the
campaign. The state has been in the
republican column so long the party may
he able to stand such an experience as
it has recently undergone. but it is not
an experience to be courted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24
A ROYAL Billposter.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
The Emperor of Germany. to the in
dignation and dismay of tourists. has
spread in large letters across the face of
the North cape. where thousands go to
behold the midnight sun. the name of the
royal yacht Hohenzollern. Steamship COM
panies have followed his example and
likewise certain manufacturing concerns.
so that there is danger that the mag
nificent. monumentally impressive fore
head of continent may become simply
the biggest billboard i'm the world. CO.
lossal reproduction of the fiamboyant and
garish announcement of the side show of
a country circus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24
Back in Form.

Things amt like they used to be;
Things is different: yessiree,
No more bowin so polite.
Sayin' every ones all right;
No more difference so great
Toward a rival candidate,
Each a-bowin' fit to kill
And a-sayin' Howdy Bill.
Reckon you're the best they'll see .
In the country-next to me-
Hatchets that were buried deep
Flourish till your flesh would creep.
'Tisn't so genteel, no doubt:
But it's more to talk about
It's a most ungraceful mix,
But it's more like politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24

Will have to work with or against the
authors of his official being. If he works
with them he will become one of them,
George B. Mcclellan. another man of the
Chanler type. accepted Office at the hands
of Charles F. Murphy. worked with him
during One term. and squeezed through
in his race for reelection by a narrow
nsrgin and one tinctured for a time with
accusations of fraud. He then broke with
Murphy. and has since been wholly with
out political influence If Mr. Chanler
works against Murphy and Corners he
will fall TO the ground. There will be
nothing to support him. They are the
party.
The case of Judge Taft and George b.
Cox is not like this case. Mr.. Cox is far
from being the author Of Judge Taft's
nomination. If he were as powerful in
the Taft camp as Murphy and Corners
are in the Chaner camp. Judge Taft's
candidacy would be hopeless Mr. Bryan
would have a walkover. The Cincinnati
boss was but fly on the wheel at Chi
cago. He had not shaped the sentiment.
even in Ohio which was there demanding
Judge Taft's nomination and which
secured the nomination In case of
Judge Tafts election, as much may be
expected of Mr.. Cox will be request to
name a federal official or two in Gin
cinnau. and Judge Taft should deny even
that
The Star is. and from the first has
been. warmly in favor of Gov. Hughes
election. 1t aGmires his course in office.
and especially his resistance of all boss
influences. The bosses did not make him.
and have not been able to use him. He
has been through the fire. and comes out
pure gold. Mr. Chanler. on account of his
machine connections. would at least be an
experiment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24
No Repose.

You have so much money you need
never work any more said the old-time
friend. enviously.
Yes" answered Mr.. Cumrox, but
every time l spend a hundred thousand
dollars or so. people stand round and
criticise me. I've quit work. but I've be-
gun to worry"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24
Up Against It!

From the Kansas City Times.
Wal street indeed is entitled TO have
a political scare" just about this time
No matter who's elected President, Wall
street is not going to win.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24

Everybody who has enjoyed Uncle John
Robnson's circus will wish him luck in
his marriage. even though his family is
somewhat annoyed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24

On beholdng the vigOr with which Mr..
Roosevelt jumps into the fray Senator
Bourne must be more convinced than ever
that he would have made the best kind
of candidate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24

1t is pointed out that cholera, when il
develops in Europe. usually originates in
Russia. Quarantine should be added to
he numerous other restrictions which sur
.ound that country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24
Raising the Dust.
he philadplnhia Ledger

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Owing to the drought pavements con-
tinue 10 be dusty, despite the continued
efforts of women to sweep them with
their skirts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24

Rejection of the proposal to use the
Washington Monument as a wireless tele-
graph station is reminder that although
the inventor is the hero of the present
hour he is not quite the whole thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24

William Hearst may not be very sue
cessful as an office getter. but he has
managed to help himself to large num-
Der of sardonic laughs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24
Climatic Sadness.

The autumn days are sad, we're told;
The reason like as not
Is this: they're either far too cold
Or else they're much too hot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24

TIN 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 business Department. according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24

When Mr Hobson is not engaged in
proclaimins the yellow peril. the prophet
Of trouble in Cuba can always be de-
pended on to keep up the interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24

Oklahoma. in addition to it's other
achievements, claims distinction as the
state that made sealer of weights
and measures famous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24

Prudence would suggest to wicked trusts
The desira bility OF having an Office clean
ing. with a view 10 making bonfire of
old letters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24
Golden Year for Sport.

From the New York Press.
This has been golden year for Ameri-
can sport and base ball has given gen.
erously to the glittering fund.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24

In the heat of debate the propriety of
asking w. r. Hearst 10 referee has not
occurred to anybody.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24

So much campaign nitroglycerin must
be something of n shock to a peaceable
gentleman like Judge Parker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24
Mystery Of Milwaukee.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Milwaukee is having milk famine and
her water is condemned. What can those
poor mortalS be drinking?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24

Washington has become as much of
center of political excitement as Oyster
Bay used to be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24

Political parties seem to be unanimously
agreed that Standard Oil is one of the
wicked trusts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24
Letters.

From the Baltimore American Star.
The typewriter is mightier than the
tongue in this campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Decline of Oratory.

nowadays
No answered Senator Sorghum,
when a man has anything to say he
puts it into the newspapers so quick that
it's back number by the time it comes
out on the stump.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24
The Popular Distrust of Literature.

shakespeare was not considered a
great poet in his own day"
NO" answered Mr. Stormington
Barnes that's where he was lucky. AS
long as his plays were not regarded as
real poetry, people were willing to pay
literally to see them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24
SHOOTING STARS.

Luckily for the land. the duel is utterly
obsolete.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24

"A man kin allus fix up arguments to
quiet his conscience. said Uncle Eben,
but tain no use. No matter how much
you turns de clock back, shutdown gwint-
er come jes de same"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24
Political Penmanship.

From the Baltimore Sun.
Every day is a red-hot letter day now
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24

60 Fine Nainsook Nightgowns.
worth $500. Low necks. trimmed
French val, beading D. .UU
and ribbon. G. T. P.
% dozen $40 Petticoats. with
deep embroidery ruff1es and
hemStitched tucks. or with no
lace-trimmed flounces. G. VSC
7. Observation-Disclosures.
Women's Short Petticoats, made Of
soft muslin with full-gath-
cred hemstitched ruff1e. ~e
u. % and 81 in. lengths. nc
G. T.
Lot OF Short Muslin Petticoats
with tucked ruff1e and lace 40
edge; - and 81 inches VIC
long. G.. 7. P........
The Isabel Drawers. that are cut so
full that a short skirt is unneces-
sary. IL yards wide at
the leg. Trimmed with en- IN
broidery ruffle or lace SVVC
edge. G. r. P.............
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-12-08

turing is largely due to the scarcity OF
the wood from which the pulp is made.
Nothing has been discovered which
will do a. Il substitute. although many
materials have been experimental up
on. At present the government chem
lists are working on cornstalks. and this
experiment is naturally attracting the
attention of farmers i'm the great corn
belt-that is. Missouri. Iowa. Kansas. IL
Iinois. and Oklahoma. Ii the expert
mentS of these experts are successful.
the result i'm dollars to the corn belt
will be counted in millions. as this belt
produces annually millions OF acres OF
corn. More than three millions of tons
of paper are used annually in the I'M
ted States. 50 new industry Of giant
will Dc created.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-12-08
THE COUNTY CLUBS.
Dee. l..

The Coun,y Clubs in the ! University V
may be- made potent factors for GOOD
in increasing the enrolment of the
University. \ little active work dur
ing the holiday, by students from the
University i> the best advert iScment
wards hringin" students than all the
printed literature that il sent ont. The
Jasper County Club sets a very "ood
example I" the other County Clubs by
it work for the University. The Club
numbers about sixty members. eight OF
whom ar" women. The club holds
room of Academic Hall. Last summer
the Club gave Il dance. at which nearly
all the active students. Alumni. and
prospective students Were present. and
OId Gold and Black decorations. and
Missouri songs and wells brought the
prospective students in close touch
with University life. Durin" the Christ
mas holidays the members of the Club
will visit in a body the High Schools OF
Carthage. Webb City and Joplin. and
give wells. songs and speeches 1" arouse
interest in the University. One or two
smokers during the wear brin" the
members in close touch with each
other and afford excellent pportunitie-
for the discussion "f plans and pros
poets a> we'll "a providing a most en-
ioyable evenings entertainment for the
members.
Nearly always when any consider
able part of the men contemplate going
home. as for the Christmas Holidays.
they are able to procure special car.
50 that an organization formed for the
hcneft of the University is frequently
able tc accomplish things for its own
good. Why not more active. wide
awake County Clubs?
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-12-08

United States power in the Pacific
and thus brought on it new RESPONSE
bilities. They made impossible its
former careless attitude toward inter
national affairs. In sense they con
verted what was formerly potential
world power into an active world pow
er. Both were slight engagements from
a military standpoint. But Il slight
engagement may decide important is
sues. Time and fuller perspective
are needed to settle whether these two
battles belong to the greatly decisive
class.
As to the naval battle of the sea of
Japan no such question arises. 1t was
truly decisive struggle Ii Russia
could have held the sea or disputed it
on equal terms. the Russo Japanese
War might have ended ditrerentlv The
battle gave the last blow to Russian
hopes. 1t made Japan world power.
That much is clear even now. After
a lapse of half a century what more
momentou> results may not be traced
back to the battle Of T,u- -Shimay ,
Chicago Inter Ocean.