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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-01-03

Methusaleh. Old Mortality.
Elijah. The Raven.
Lots wife. Looking Backward.
Lazarus. The Resurrection.
Jonah. In the Depths.
DeIilah. the Rape of the Lock.
Noah, Midshipman Easy.
acknowledgements, Leaves Of Grass.
Jacob. Won by Waiting.
Daniel, Lions of the Lord.
Solomon. Vanity Fair.
Nashti. Prid. and Prejudice.
Pharaoh's daughter, The Water
Babies.
Zaccheus. The Climbers.
Joseph, The Pit.
Rahab, The Spy.
Adam, The Origin of Species.
Nathan. Lambs Tales.
Cain, Murder as a Fine Art-Lifs
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-01-03

literature from 1909 until the present
only two authors Of the revolutionary
PcrlCd Will be more closely conSiderri
and Jefferson. The
theme for seminary investigation -
LdEar Allen Poe In both courses
the main weight will be given. not 50
much 10 dates and biographical de-
tails as TO literary problems aul ten
denotes.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-01-03

II. II. ILII
first event Of history
with which the Ameri-
can usually gets &C
Ouainted is the diScOV-
ery Of America by Co
iumbus. Mark Twain
says every American
child has right from it's
birth, the date of l492
in it's head. But more
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-01-03
SIDES OF
OUR
Word, Sense, Force and Deed,
Viewpoints From Which
American Literature is
Considered

BY G.. ALPHONSO SMITH,
Professor Of the University Of Nir-
GINA and Roosevelt Professor at
the University of Berlin, Winter
Term. 191O-19i1.
(Tra nslated from international
Eochenschriftfur WiSSenschaft
Kunstund Techink,' by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21

good copy for political purposes. He
can hope for hearing on his merits, so
to speak. respecting q subject to which
he has given much thought.
The present expectation is that the
present Congress at the first regular ses-
sion will be asked for currency legisla-
ton. Mr.. Aldrich has submitted to the
public q bill OF his own devisement. and
asks judgment on 1t. 1t is open to discus
sion. and probably he desires that it be
thoroughly discussed. At any rate, it is
likely to draw fire. and out Of the criti-
cism offered, pro and con, may issue a
measure acceptable to the country and
remedying evils long confessed by every
body.
When this matter comes up in Congress
1t should receive q liberal allowance Of
time. and will probably get it. Many rep
resentatives and senators will want to be
heard. or late years much has been said
about the tariff. Almost as much has
been said about the railroads and the
trusts. On those topics many of our pub
lie men have been pumped out. But the
currency Is something new at this day:
and its very difficulty will attract 1t
may be. too. that even those best Quail
fed to discuss the subject may find some
thing Of value in the observations of men
talking merely for a place in the Con-
gressional Record and for the benefit OF
1.-The old folks at home"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21
Currency Reform.

Former Senator Aldrich. it is an
nounced, will Swing around the circle"
in the interest of currency reform. Bust.
ness centers in the south and west are to
be visited. and the public-especially bust
ness bod.es-invited to discuss with him
the question which seems rapidly ripening
for congressional action.
Two years ago The Star suggested such
trip. as one that would accomplish
much good. The Importance of the sub
ject and the eminence Of the then Rhode
Island senator warranted the belief that
he would everywhere be well received.
and would everywhere awaken interest in
what for some years has been halted by q
lack Of aggressiveness on the part Of
those best qualified to lead.
At that time. however. Mr.. Aldrich had
his hands full. The tariff was coming up
for revision, and as chairman Of the Sem
ate finance committee he must give his
time to that. Then came the split in the
republican party over the tariff sched-
ules, and the bitter assaults on Mr.. AL.
drich as the ~ommander-in-chief of the
standpatters. The close OF the session
found him pretty well exhausted physi.
cally. and very unpopular In those Sec
tons where discussion OF the currency
problem was most desirable.
Now. Mr.. Aidrich II out Of the Senate
In q way. and to q degree, foot loose
and fancy free" The tariff 10 for others
to shape. His unpopularity. In large
measure, 1has passed. He 10 no longer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21
Mr.. HoEson Not So Certain.

Representative Hobson is in Maine
campaigning against the liquor traffic,
and connecting IL with the yellow peril.
He points out that the yellow races
are strong in body and able in battle,
and warns that if the Americans weak
en- themselves with the bottle they will
lose TO the Asiatics. AS he puts it,
rather POLITICALLY, they will hear the
hoofs Of the yellow mems horses, and
this nation will perish
Every word spoken for sobriety is
we'll spoken. And whisky, in itself. is
q sort Of yellow peril At least that
made from yellow corn is. Whether we
are threatened with war or not. the
American stock should be preserved
from over-indulgence in strong drink,
and kept as fit as possible. The paths
Of peace and business call for a man
of physical vigor. capable Of hard work
and plenty Of it.
Hut coming to the subject OF the yell
low peril proper. Mr.. Hobson IL not
speaking as strongly as has been his
won't He tells the Maine people: Il
am afraid that the black clouds OF war
are rising"
: This ID not the note OF certainty. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21
Check the Tree Pests.

The campaign against tree pests is to
begin early. AS announced in The Star
last evening. a spraying machine is to
arrive within a few days and will be put
into action against the terrapin scale
enemy of the tulip poplar, and the cater
pillar-foe Of most deciduous trees. ihe
foliage Of many street and park trees
was destroyed last season before the
caterpillar was checked. In some cities
where the naples are infected with scale
spraying with an emulsion of kerosene
and soap has already been resorted to.
The Denver park commission began
spraying operations early in February.
The shade trees are an important as
Set to Washington. and their fffe Is dill
cult enough under any circumstances. II
possible. they SHOULD be saved from the
caterpillar and 1t is wise that the work
10 to begin early. The rescue wol K
among Washington trees began too late
last summer. Hundreds were completely
or nearly defoliated. The gypsy moth
problem in New England has not been
solved and the tree loss and cost of fight
ing the obstinate pest have been immense
The area of the gypsy moth INVASION Is
extending. The cry has been raised sew
eral times that it has appeared in Wash
ington. So far the worst enemy of the
city trees has been the tussock moth
caterpillar. The banding of the trees
with some substance which the fuzzy
crawlers cannot cross seems so far TO
have been the most effective method or
checking their destructive campaign agains,
The green leaves. spray of arsenate
OF lead is to be used against the cater
pillar this year. and the belief is that he
will succumb TO the treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21
Memorial Convention Hall.

All Washington should work for the
George Washington memorial convention
hail. Another step in the Embarrassing
campaign was taken last night at
meeting of the conventions committee
Of the Chamber of Commerce, and 1t is
the belief Of friends Of this praiseworthy
measure that subscriptions will flow
freely at the mass meeting to be held
at the rooms of the Chamber of Com
merce tomorrow evening.
The appropriateness and the utility OF
the proposed memorial are far beyond
dispute. A spacious convention hall is
the one thing which Washington needs
to make good its claim to being the great
American convention city. 1t Is appro-
pirate that structure which will aid
in drawing SO many representative bodies
of Americans to the nations capital
should be memorial to the father of his
country, who chose the site OF the capital
and whose name was given to the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21

suggests that Mr.. Hobson Is not search
ing the horizon with his regular
glasses. He sees something dark. and
fears 1t Is war clouds. But he does
not announce for sure. One gets the
idea that the searcher may be mis-
taken: that what he is examining may
be something else.
The Hobson we know In this town is
an authority on war clouds. and espe-
cially such as appear in the east. At
the recent session Of Congress he told
OF those he had lately examined. and
was able to describe just how heavily
they were charged. and when they
would begin to pour out their contents.
In ten months, as he calculated, Japan
would strike US, and Christmas time
would find US staggering under the hrst
blow. Congress listened incredulously,
and the country at large refused to be-
come excited.
May we attribute this apparent quail
ification in his Maine speeches to that
reception Of Mr.. Hobson's cocksureness?
Or has he a better reason? Has he since
learned that. as all that glistens Is not
gold, all that floats in the sky OF
dark appearance may not be war
clouds?
Mr.. Hobson is we'll employed warm
ing the young against excesses at
table. and he is to be congratulated II
he is curing himself somewhat OF ex-
cesses of speech. He should not in
dulge in fancy on serious subjects.
Neither his eye nor his ear should mis-
lead him against a nation friendly with
the United States. And as he Is uncer-
tain as to the war clouds, he should
not be too certain about those hoof-
beats. II he is now hearing them
upon the HILL" he will hear them
fainter. fainter STILL" The japanese
are not riding in this direction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21
The Dinner at Lincoln.

The Bryan dinner at Lincoln last night
was intended to show his continued
strength at, home, and served that pur-
pose. His friends were present in large
numbers. and all testified to admiration
of him and faith i'm his leadership. Their
hearts are still true to Poll.
1t would please some eastern democrats
to see a movement inaugurated in Ne
braska to keep Mr.. Bryan out of the
next national convention. He has not
signified a desire to attend as a dele
gate. but they suspect him, and would de-
feat any purpose he may have. They
fear the effect on the convention Of a
noisy welcome to man still popular
throughout the country marching to his
seat at the head of his home delegation.
II he wants to go. is it not assumable
that he can? Should We require stronger
proof than was afforded last night that in
his own yard he is still cock of the walk :?
His boiling of the Dahlman nomination,
which insured its defeat and his war on
the liquor traffic i'm politics, seem not to
have put him out of the running at ALL
John w. Kern's address-breathing 10y
atty and sincerty-lacked felicity. His
points, so to say, were not happily taken.
His fling at men who work at politics
as a trade is of the kind which Mr.
Bryan's enemies often employ against
him. In fact. that is just what they say
Of him-that his trade is politics, and
that he has prospered at ii. But 1t is I'M
deserved His activities in politics have
all been legitimate, and the fame and
money they have brought him could not
have been better earned, IL so we'll, in
any other field. And the same is true
of those Mr.. Kern in his remarks tried
to asperse.
Nor Is the country prepared to accept
Mr.. Bryan in the role of sage. who
has done his bit" and can afford to
merely look on now and see others go
forward in the paths he has marked out.
lie is too young and too vigorous for such
a part. AT fifty-one, and in perfect
health. he is still the gladiator. A seat
on the fence and an occasional word Of
advice to the fighters would satisfy
neither him nor them. He is not now,
nor likely to be for years to come, of the
nature which controls 1.-The lean and slip
pered'' gentleman. IL he ever grows a
beard and allows it length and 1t becomes
white, and a long staff becomes necessary
to assist his steps. then Mr.. Bryan may
80 on the retired list, but not before.
Among the guests was Champ Clark, a
hearty Bryanite. and looking ahead to
big things. He has Mr.. Bryan's good
will in the matter Of the speakership. and
may have it in another matter At St.
Louis in 1904 Mr.. Bryan threw his in
fiuence away as to the nomination by
supporting a man who had not the ghost
of chance. He is not Likely to repeat
that performance next year. il he decides
to keep his own name out Of the contest
at the convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21
Plans of the Housekeepers' Alliance.

General support and encouragement
should be given the campaign for a
cleaner city planned by the House.
keepers Alliance. An annual cleanup
produces results, but perpetual clean
up would be better. A periodic effort
at cleaning UP does much immediate
good and some permanent good because
1t points the way. sets an example, in
clines the thoughts of numerous per-
sons to the important subject of civic
neatness and establishes the habit Of
tidiness in many persons hitherto neg
lfgent on that score. A day for a gen.
eral cleanup might be set and OBJ
served as an annual custom. 1t would
bring in recruits to the civic cleanli-
ness idea and strengthen the resolve
OF the veterans in this good service.
One of the purposes announced by the
alliance is that 1.-The members of the
society will protest to the health officers
whenever they find insanitary condi-
tons" Carried to its logical limit. this
would result in the formation Of q san
itary vigilance committee, which would
point out bad spots menacing the public
health, and would spur on the proper
officers to a vigorous discharge of their
duty. Insanitary conditions frequently
exist because of ignorance, and there
would be a fruitful place to put forth
educational effort. Also, insanitary con-
ditions frequently exist because 1t Is no.
body's particular business to bring such
conditions to the attention Of the ap-
propriate city officers.
The proposal Of the alliance to ask the
Commissioners for the placing of waste
paper receptacles at points where thy
are needed throughout the city, instead
Of in the downtown section only, is COM
mendable. These litter receptacles along
the main business streets, near public
schoolhouses and in the parks have
proved their value, and might with ad-
vantage be extended to more general use.
Street litter is now negligible. compared
with its magnitude when the distribution
Of handbills was a common practice, and
it was considered by the average citizen
the proper thing to sweep or throw into
the street anything he had no use for.
Still. conditions along this line might be
improved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21
Custom Picture Framing.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21
The Interviewer.

The interviewer goes his way
With bold and lightsome heart;
He tells us what great people say
In words succinctly smart.
Yet when we hope to calm each doubt
With knowledge deep, the best
We get is something bright about
statesman's fancy vest.
On politics the pugilist
Opinions will advance;
The base ball hero may insist
On talking Of finance.
The prima donna makes a start,
But to the scribe alert
She talks, not Of her wondrous art,
But of the harem skirt!
Oh. greetings to the clever chap
Who does his tireless best
To gain from men all DER the map
The things that interest.
His subjects play an easy part.
The men who interview
Have all the questions learned by hear,
And write the answers, too.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21

The fire which destroyed eggs and fish
in Chicago cold storage plant can af-
ford no cheer to even the most vindictive
mind. 1t merely decreases the supply,
enhances expense and affords certain
amount of argument to justify increase
of cost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21
Our Made-t0-Order
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Making of q Diplomat.

THAT man could be one of the most
tactful people alive
why, he invariably says the wrong
thing
Eyes. What a wonder he would be il
he could simply think of what he'd like
to say and then school himself to say
the opposite thing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21
Entered az secoud-class mail matter at the pos
ONCE at Washington. D. @.

cyIn order to avoid delays account OF
personal absence, letters to TIE STAR should
aot be addressed to any individual connected
With the office. but simply to THE STAR. or to
fhe Editorial or Business Department. according
TO tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21
Large UNDERTAKINGS.

You don't seem to be impressed by
the poetry which that great man quoted
in his speech
NO" replied Farmer Corntossel; hes
attemptin' too much. It's enough to
guide folks ideas in politics without at
temptin' to reggle-ate their taste in
poetry"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21
Ready for Discourse.

Have you made up your mind about
the initiative and referendum
NO" replied the political novice; "but
I've made good start. I have a stenog-
rapher who can spell them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21
Welcome Advice

You enjoy listening to all the advice
offered you?"
Yes replied the eminent Official.
There are SO many different kinds Of it
that l know I'm going to find somebody
to agree with me, no matter what
do"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21
Wore Trousers.
From the Boston Herald.

From The Boston Herald.
DR.. Mary Walker indorses the harem
skirt as essentially the same costume
she wore thirty years ago. but those
who remember DR.. Mary's appearance
upon the public streets in those days
suspect that few women will consent
to initiate her style of dress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21
Cushion and Table Covers

An attractive showing Of Cretonne-
Cushion and Table Covers. In light
and dark Austrian and Persian printed
effects. The colors are washable and
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21

Commerce is giving much attention to
the profits to be derived from peanuts.
This simple luxury may yet become the
subject Of trust attentions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21

President Taft's return to Washington
is accompanied by weather which proves
that March. in spite of that Inauguration
display, holds no permanent grudge to-
ward him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21

Fortunately for public business, cabinet
officers do not often allow their attention
to be unduly distracted by the resignation
rumors constantly afioat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21

Washington's ball club will hope to join
Chicago in talking about much that hap
pened before the big fire. as belonging
to an ancient order of things.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21

The assemblage of troops at the Next
can border proves to be about as aptly
described by the word maneuver as by
any other term.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21
Ruffled and Flat
Muslin Curtains.

These Curtains represent an excel.
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Special price, $1.oo the pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21

1t is conceded in Maine and other states
that there are numerous new democrats
who may need watching to prevent back
sliding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21
The Destination.

The aviator doth return
To earth. and win a welcoming cheer.
To follow him why should we yearn?
We are already safely here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21

Dr. Wiley may yet create such fear Of
food in general that man will wish he
could initiate the orchid and live on air.
And even air is seldom strictly pure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21

Mr.. Booker T. Washington can scarcely
help agreeing with the artist who said
that New York is a most ill-mannered
and inhospitable city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21
Postal Banks.
From the Philadelphia Press.

The Postmaster General says the
forty-eight postal savings banks he
has established are a great success.
Very good; now hand out q lot more
OF them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21

In the course Of time the war scare
may come to be regarded as one of the
most harmless forms of popular excite
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21
No Mercy for Flies.
From the Pittsburg Gazette.

From the Pittsburg Gazette.
Members Of those bands Of mercy be-
ing organized by the Humane Society
in the schools should be instructed that
it's perfectly proper to swat the flies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21

Some members of Congress are Inclined
to supplement the administration program
with the Ene, Subject TO change without
notice"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21

Col. Roosevelt displays much self-re-
straint in allowing others to menopolize
the war talk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-21

There are times when Mr.. Carnegie may
find 1t rather difficult to answer his
critics as becomes man Of peace.