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Evening star., 1915-05-17

has known the capacity of a business
man for politics. He received his
early training in the business world,
beginning when a lad in the most
modest way, and mounting to the
top by steady steps. His career
showed no meteoric spurts, but at all
stages progress by calculation and
staying power. As result, he was
not dizzy when he reached the goal
of independence.
When he had the time for politics,
Mr.. Morton took his place among
the politicians, and won as high place
in that field as he had in the business
field. In diplomacy and in executive
Office he earned, and received, liberal
praise. More than once he was men
toned for seat in the Senate; and
had he reached that body New York
would have been we'll served.
In two very important events Mr..
Morton played conspicuous part.
He was Gen. Harrison's running mate
in 1883, selected because of his in
fucnce in New York; and he brought
to the ticket the strength expected.
Republican success there that year
was ascribed in some quarters
wholly to Mr.. Cleveland's unpopu-
1arity, and in others falsely to David
B. Hill, who was accused of betray-
ing the national ticket for the state
ticket, which he headed. But Mr..
Morton's influence and personal pop
ularity were a powerful factor, and
capitalized handsomely on election
day.
Again, in 1894. the republicans of
New York found Mr.. Morton the
man for an emergency. The country
had been staggering for two years
under a heavy burden. and New York
in particular was groaning. The
contention was that as New York
voted that year the country would
be likely to vote two years hence.
To make the verdict count at the
highest, therefore, the republicans
nominated Mr.. Morton for governor;
and he defeated David B. Hill, who
was drafted to make the race, by
hundred and fifty thousand major
ity. Two years later the republicans,
under Mr.. McKinley's leadership, car
ried everything before them.
Evening star., 1915-05-17
The American Navy.

Today and tomorrow the Atlantic
feet, the major part of the Ameri-
can navy, will pass in review in New
York harbor before the President and
other officials. This parade of the
nations sea force, arranged long be-
fore the Lusitania disaster, has no
bearing whatever upon the interna-
tional questions that have arisen in
consequence of that tragedy, yet it
cannot fail to be regarded in the
light of possible eventualities. Nu-
merically the feet assembled at New
York is not impressive, in compari-
son with the navies of some other
powers, yet so far as it goes it is of
the highest quality. We may not
have built enough ships properly tc
safeguard our national interests, but
we have built we'll so far as we have
gone.
Little navy" advocates find in the
Lusitana case no support for their ar
gument. On the contrary, this matter,
bringing the United States squarely
into range of conflict through our as
sertion of high principle of hu-
manity, illustrates the unwisdom of
continued small appropriations for
naval construction. AS world power
the United States should either COM
pletely disarm as an example Of help
less p2cihsm or build a navy COM
mensurate to its size and interests.
It must recognize the standards that
have been set and measure up to
Evening star., 1915-05-17
An Eminent Veteran.

Levi p. Morton, a distinguished
citizen of New York and Washing
ton. and one of the most useful men
figuring in our public affairs in the
past half century, celebrated his
ninety-hrst birthday yesterday. He
is in health. and all who know him
cherish the hope that he may round
the century mark. Although in pri-
va,e life now. he follows events with
the interest born of long and sue
cessful activity in the country's de-
velopment.
Mr.. Morton has demonstrated a
cnlinently as anybody the country
Evening star., 1915-05-17

them, or 60 to the other extreme and
by very dismantlement intrust itself
to international justice for protec-
ton. A navy that only meets half
way the real sea needs of the nation
is an extravaganza. We cannot play
the big power" game without the
cards, and at this time our hand is
manifestly weak.
So close is the United States today
to the point of actual breach with
one of the most powerful of nations
that serious minded Americans must
reflect upon the narrow margin of
safety we now enjoy. 1t is illogical
to urge that Germany's present sit
uation. rendering her for the time
being unable to strike hostile blow
at us should she wish to meet our
issue with war, grows out of the Eu-
ropean strife which in turn has
caused that issue, and that conse-
quently the peril carries its own cor
rection. We cannot trust forever to
such a combination. This very war
in Europe proves how fallacious was
the dependence placed upon the
processes of arbitration. Not until
all the powers lay down their arms,
turn their armies into manufacturing
and farming forces, strip their war
ships of their guns and by stimuli
taneous stroke render themselves
mutually and equally impotent for
warfare will the world be safe from
accidental discharges of the powder
magazines of international strife.
Shall we set the example by con-
verting our own navy into fleet of
merchantmen, or shall we recognize
the patent perils of unpreparedness
and bring ourselves as a world power
up to the standard of our necessi-
ties1 The New York review brings
this question home to the nation.
Evening star., 1915-05-17
A Patriotic Puzzle.

George Washington George Wash
ington! You were a man of parts,
Your wisdom and your courage made
you dear unto our hearts,
And yet we see your portrait, with
its beauty and repose.
With feelings which we're often quite
reluctant to disclose.
We greet it with rejoicing. which is
followed by dismay,
For the pang of parting fingers as it
f1utters on its way.
George Washington, we wonder as
you give US many thrill,
What made them put your picture on
twenty-dollar bill1
There is upon your countenance a
look of subtle thought
More strange than that with which
the Mona Lisa smile is fraught,
A CLINT Of worldly wisdom in your
eyes will oft appear,
And upon your lips there trembles
just the shadow of sneer;
So swift you come, SO swift you 60,
that seldom we admire
At leisure all your dignity of feature
and attire.
Though it was reverently meant, we
ask the question still,
Why did they put your picture on a
twenty-dollar bill?
Oh, why should you, our leader all
serenely good and wise,
Be pictured oftentimes in some un-
worthy enterprise?
Why should you be in wait the call
Of opulence to heed
Instead Of listening for the voice of
duty and of neede
George Washington, your face seems
ever lofty and austere,
And yet its lines convey a slight sug-
gestion rather queer,
As if you wondered why our thought
and sentiment and skill
Conspired to put your picture on .
twcnty-dollar bill,
Evening star., 1915-05-17
Mr.. Burton and Mr.. Fairbanks.

The Stars staff correspondence
from Columbus mentions gossip N
Ohio connecting Mr.. Burton with
return to the Senate. That is to
saw, if the situation is not promising
next year for his nomination tor
President. Mr.. Burton may try for
the nomination for senator.
Mr.. Burton's retirement from the
Senate was greatly regretted. He
was at the height of large useful
ness. No man on his side of the
chamber was heard with closer at
tention. He had risen in one term
to the front rank of his party's ad-
visers and debaters.
The regret was the greater be-
cause of the fact that the year
proved to be republican in Ohio, and
had Mr.. Burton stood for reelection
he would have won.
If next year should prove republi-
can in Ohio. the return of Mr.. Bur-
ton to the Senate, if his party be-
slows its presidential honor upon an
other. would cause national rejoic-
ing. He is admirably suited to the
Senate's work, and would take up the
duties of senator again as easily as If
he had laid them down only the day
before.
And the thought suggests itself,
why would it not be the very best
thing for the republicans of Indiana
to proceed in the same way in the
case of Mr.. Fairbanks? He, too, as
pires to the presidency, and would
prove strong candidate. But if the
party should go elsewhere for its
presidential nominee, who so fit in
the Hoosier state to succeed Mr..
Kern in the Senate in case of repub-
lican victory as Mr.. Fairbanks
1t was the success of Mr.. Fair
banks in the Senate quite as much
as his locality which pointed to him
in 1904 as the right man for running
mate to Mr.. Roosevelt. He had
shown ability. industry and poise as
senator, and in one term had made a
deep impression on the country. This
singled him out for the vice presi-
dency; and his party never made a
better nomination, nor has the coun-
try ever enjoyed better services in
that Office.
The availability of these men for
the Senate may be mentioned with
out prejudice to the claims their
friends are presenting in the matter
of the presidency. Both men are of
presidential size. and either would
bring to the campaign much strength
as the republican nominee. But if
the party should find its man in the
cast. or turn to some other middle
state man. Mr. Burton in Ohio and
Mr.. Fairbanks in Indiana as sena-
torial candidates would greatly in
crease republican chances of local
and national success.
Evening star., 1915-05-17

Holland steamship lines have de-
cided to buy in the large holdings of
stock by Germans. This may be re-
garded as an important step by a
neutral nation in avoiding entangling
alliances.
Evening star., 1915-05-17

Europe fingered on the verge of
war for many years; more by far it is
hoped than will be necessary to bring
about preparedness for peace.
Evening star., 1915-05-17

In view of the record made by Yep
pelins, a proposal to suspend aerial
warfare might meet with more favor
from Germany than a proposal to
suspend submarine warfare.
Evening star., 1915-05-17
A Point of Advantage.

DO you enjoy moving pictures?"
"Yes," replied the punctilious oiti-
zen. They may not be as artistic as
the regular drama, but if the actors
use slang or bad grammar you can't
hear them"
Many man." said Uncle Eben,
dat kin hesitate or tango for miles
while de music is goin' couldn't be
persuaded to walk two blocks to de
grocery store
A diplomat is supposed to be a
master in the art of breaking bad
news gently.
Evening star., 1915-05-17

Nothing to say" is now the motto
of DR.. Dernburg. The manner of its
adoption calls to attention that other
good old maxim, Better late than
never"
Evening star., 1915-05-17

A golf game now and then permits
an eminent official to give expression
to his feelings in a way that is en-
phatic and yet discreetly imper-
sonal.
Evening star., 1915-05-17

The Riggs Bank and the con-
troller's Office have not yet decided
which is to give the other the third
degree. ..... .-.
Evening star., 1915-05-17

Mexico may congratulate itself on
the fact that its affairs are not of a
kind that permits the introduction of
submarine warfare.
Evening star., 1915-05-17

The Evening Star. with the Sunday
within the city at IS cents per month:
daily only 25 cents per month. Sunday
only 20 cents per month. Orders may %
sent by mail, or telephone Main 2440
Collection is made by carrier at the emo
of each month.
Evening star., 1915-05-17

Reports from Berlin that there is
an abundance of wheat in Germany
may relax the indignation caused by
a starvation policy on the part of the
allies.
Evening star., 1915-05-17

In pointing out the obligation to
avoid adding to the embarrassments
of President it may be assumed
that Mr.. Taft speaks with some feel
ing.
Evening star., 1915-05-17

An American citizen of foreign
family may have his natural SYM
pathies without letting them inter
fere with his proper allegiance.
Evening star., 1915-05-17

Portugal's president is suspected of
trying to carry to an extreme the
idea of an abbreviated term of Of
fee. ...5...
Evening star., 1915-05-17

rsvabf. N advanee-by man. postage pfefa'd:
ns,ly Sunday included. one month, % cents.
psiiy Sunday excepted, one month. 20 ceate.
Saturday Star, 81 year; Sunday Star. $140 year.
Evening star., 1915-05-17
Abundant Suggestion.

Those citizens arc never few
Who ardently go to it
And tell folks what they ought to do
Instead of how to do it. ....
Evening star., 1915-05-17
UNIFORMED.

what were the Seven Wonders of
the World?" ....
Il dunno" answered Mr.. Rufnek. Il
never could remember much about
what l saw in a dime museum or
idcshow."
Evening star., 1915-05-17
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Interurban Prejudice.

is this a through train?" asked
the impatient man from New York.
YES" replied the conductor. 1T
makes only one stop between here
and Philadelphia"
That's a good idea. 1t gives a man
who has started for Philadelphia a
chance to think it over"
Evening star., 1915-05-17

Barnes has his own ideas about
what ought to be done with an ex-
President. ..#
Evening star., 1915-05-17
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

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Evening star., 1915-05-17

Experts agree that it is a good
navy, but that there should be more
of it,
Evening star., 1915-05-17
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Vases, 10 and II inch.
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Wine decanters.
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The Denver star., 1915-12-18
THE sAvioUR's VOICE.

"I will commune with thee from
above the mercy-seat."
A. a. My child, it is not neces-
sary to know much to please Me; (2)
it is sufficient, to love much. 90
Speak to Me as thou wouldst to a
mother if she drew thee to her side.
B. % Are there any for whom
thou wouldst pray to Me? (2) Re
peat to me the names of thy relations,
thy friends; after each name add
what thou wouldst have Me do for
them. 90 Ask much, ask fervently;
"a / love generous souls who forget
themselves for others.
C. % Tell Me of the poor whom
thou wouldst relieve, (2) the sick
whom thou hast seen suffer, (3) the
sinners thou wouldst have converted,
"a those who are alienated from thee
whose affection thou wouldst regain.
d. C1) Are there graces thou
wouldst ask for thyself? Write, II
thou wilt, a long list OF all thou de-
sirest, all the needs of thy soul, and
come and read it to Me. (2) Tell Me
simply how proud thou art, how SEN
sitive, egotistical, carnal, mean and
indecent Poor child, do not blush;
there are in Heaven many saints who
had thy faults; they prayed to Me,
and little by little their faults were
corrected.
E. % Do not hesitate to ask Me
for blessings for the body and mind
for health, memory, success. (2) !
can give all things, and always give
when blessings are needed to render
souls more holy.
F. % Today what wilt thou have,
my child? If thou knewest how l
long to do thee good! (2) Hast thou
plans that occupy thee? (S) Lay
them all before Me. t4 Dost thou
wish to give pleasure to thy mother,
60 to thy family, t6) to those on
whom thou dost depend? What
wouldst thou do for them?
G. a. And for Me, hast thou no
Jealous thought for Me? CD Dost
thou not wish to do a little good to
the souls OF thy friends who perhaps
have forgotten Me? go Tell Me OF
one in whom thou takest interest;
the motive that actuates thee, the
means thou wouldst employ.
II. ID Bring Me all thy failures,
Tell Me all and thou wilt finish by
adding that thou wilt pardon, thou
wilt forget; and l will bless thee.
and ! will show thee the cause of
them. (2) Hast thou not troubles?
go Who has caused thee pain? tD
l. % Hast thou not joys TO make
known to Me9 (2) Why dost thou
not let Ale share thy happiness? CD
Tell Me what has happened since yes
terday to cheer and console thee:
t4J an unexpected visit which did
thee good: 90 a fear suddenly dissi-
pated; 90, success thou thouehtest
thou shouldst not reach; ca mark
of affection; (S) a letter: 90 a gift
which tho uhast received. tlo) l
have prepared it all for thee Thou
canst show thy gratitude and give
Me thanks.
]. % Art thou resolved no longer
The Denver star., 1915-12-18

10 expose thyself to this temptation!
~ not to tnlsh this book which ex
citest thy imagination? t3) no longer
to give thy friendship to a person
who is not Cody. and whose presence
disturbs the peace of thy soul? (4)
Wilt thou go at once to do a kind
ness to this companion who has hurt
thee:
X. % Well, my child, go now;
take up thy work; (2) be silent, 90
humble. (D submissive. (5) kind. and
come back tomorrow and bring Me a
heart still more devout and loving.
(6) Tomorrow l shall have more bles,
sings for thee.
The Denver star., 1915-12-18

prepare himself for his lifc's work. He
studied diligently and made his classes
year after year. graduating In 1896.
Coming out Of school. DIR. Caldwell
reported to the Missouri conference.
then being held at Springfield. No.
Bishop b. T. Tanner. recognizing In
the young minister rare ability. sent
him to Jefferson City. Mo. 1t was hts
first reai charge, but he took hold of
It like one who had been In the minis
try for q quarter OF century. He made
many friends in his new field, serving
two yeRrs. and was afterward sent to
Springfield the place where he had en-
tered the conference. Two years were
spent IN Spring field. and then he was
assigned to the church ut Lexington.
Mo.
Each ycar the young minister made
more friends. and his reputation as a
minister spread throughout the state.
He found the people OF Independence,
Mo-. asking for him. SO the presiding
bishop assigned him to that charge,
only to remain one year. DIR. Caldwell
was tilen assigned to the largest charge
In the north Missouri conference,
EbeDezer A. n. Il. church. St Joseph,
Mo. lie went there to stay until re-
moved by the limitation or by elevn-
ton TO sosne other Charge, and II was
the latter TINT took him away Dur
ing TIE tvc years In St Joseph he paid
OF the mortgage debt, which had been
standing for some time. and then In
stalled a pipe organ at cost Of $1,000.
Many members We're added to the
church. md improvements were made
IN the church ediGce.
In Nny. 1908. DIR. Caldwell went to
the general conference held In Nor
folk. W.. nnd was elected to his pres
cnt~ position. lie has brought 1t inta
recognition among the organizations
Sf Christian young people throughout
the denomination. He IL n life trustee
OF the United Society OF Christian En-
deavor. being one Of the six repre-
sentativcs OF our race. At each scs
sion Of the league he Is given tho
highest consideration and recognition.
When I've was plnced Mt the head Of
the Alien Isndcavor league eight years
ago he found COO societies throughout
the entire connection. This number
hns Increased until now there are 4.215
societies with an approximate mem
bcrship OF 10000.
1t is this work and the real worth
of DIR. Caldwell which commend him
20 the next general conference TO be
held In Mny. iO1'h Rt Philadelphia. II
- expectcsi TINT In recognition Of his
worth and work ne viii he elevated 10
thn c,Jstur,nrv which will IL q WLl
earned rewaS<i.
The Denver star., 1915-12-18
CAN IT BE DONE?

with Him All Things Are Possible)
Somebody said that 1t couldn't be
done.
But he, with chuckle, replied
That maybe it couldn't" but he
would be one
Who wouldn't say SO till he'd tried.
So he buckled right in with the trace
of a grin
On his face. If he worried, he hid
He started to sing as he tackled the
thing
Tha tcouldn't be done-and he did
it!
Somebody scoffed: "Oh, you'll never
do that
At least, no one ever has done it;
OFF his hat.
But he took off his coat and he took
And the first thing we knew he'd
begun it
With the lift of his chin and bit
of a grin,
Without doubling or quibbling.
He started to sing as he tackled the
thing
That couldn't be done and he did
There are thousands to tell you it can
not be done.
There are thousands to prophesy
failure;
There are thousands to point out to
you, one by one,
The dangers that wait to assail you
But just buckle in with bit of a grin
Then take of your coat and go
to it;
Just start in to sing as you tackle
the thing
Thai can not be done"-and you'll
do it
1t is Satan who says that it cannot
be done;
He's the main one who prophesies
failure;
He is back of the thousands who
point. one by one,
To the dangers that wait to assail
you.
It's the truth you are weak. with big
tasks to be done.
But there's One who will help you
90 to it:
Let the dear Master help as you
tackle each one
That cannot be done"-and you'll
do It,
The Denver star., 1915-12-18
DlLGENT WORKER
FOR METH0D|SM
Fine Record Of Or. j. C. CaId-
yell as 4 Minister.
POPULAR WITH THE MASSES

How ths SECRETARY sf the Allen Chris
tian Endsawo~ League Has Increased
the Membership Of This Department
81 ~ IN. e. chUrek-Msy es
Elevated 70 the Episeepaey.
Nashville. 1e0n:-NO department Of
the African Methodist Episcopal
church will receive more attention at
the general conference, which meets in
Philadelphia In May. 1916, than the
Allen Christian EndeavOr league. Of
which the Rev. J. G. Caldwell. d. D..
Is the correspondinE secretary. This
departnent Of the A. M. r. church Is
devoted to the religious training OF the
young people of the denomination.
DIT. Caldwell was born in Chapel
Hin, n. c.. but In his youth his par
ents moved to Philadelphia, where he
got his foundation for an education.
He attended the public schools of Phil
adelphta. graduating from the manual
training school He felt that he was
called TO the work Of the gospel min
istry, and with that end IN view he
made ample preparation. He was
licensed ~ d local preacher by the
Rev. J. II. Palmer. presiding elder in
the Philadelphia annual conference.
He took MP the study of oratory and
elocutfon In the National School of
Rlocution and Oratory In Philadelphia
under Professor J. w. Shoemaker. In
this line his ability asserted itself. and
m1ny WEIR tfe pretlIctjons made con-
eerning bis future which have come true.
Later he entered Wiiberforce univesi-
ty win the determination to further
The Denver star., 1915-12-18
coRsErs REDUCED.

Beautiful p,esurss and 6eaut'fu
words do not build tho best eorssta
THE best eorssts are those that srs
made best, AZ best, and wear best
lstset models IN u oeatrlx. made "a
-,easuee oersets, front and back lace,
Two f,ttln0s
MISS OGATRlcG lGWl0.
maker. 1850 oiipln q.
York este,
The Denver star., 1915-12-18

Because the Sullivan Bird ano
Flower store always patronizes col
ored business. 10 the reason he oets
the bulk Of the cotored trade. He
eivse them 4 square deal. Flowers
furnished for Sundays, lodges, mar
-iaaes, funerals, cts. Very reason
able. Get our prices. Call m. 2480.
The Denver star., 1915-12-18

Queen City Band headquarters will
DO at 273i Weiton street.
The Western outlook., 1915-08-07
THE ROSENWALD FUND

c: ]. Galloway, head of the eX-
tension department of Tuskegee, in
a recent address stated that twenty
school houses had been built in six
Alabama counties since October,
1914. at cost of Sal 900, of which
Julius Rosenwald of Chicago con-
tributed $4,000 Mr.. Galloway ex-
planned the terms whereby that
gentleman would give approx
mately $50, 900 for the erection of
200 rural school houses for our
people i'll Southern States, during a
period of five years from October,
1915
The Rosenwald fund is used to
encourage public school officers and
the people in a community to erect
school houses in rural districts by
supplementing what public officers
or people themselves do, the kind
of building to be approved by the
extension department Of Tuskegee
and where required by the State
board Of education.