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The San Francisco call., 1904-12-27
FOR THE SAKE OF tom
BY OHIO B.. SENGA.

n MOST wonderful and gorgeous
Christmas tree stood in the win
dow of the great store of Warden
& Joyce. All day a constantly
changing throng of small admir-
ers exclaimed at its magnificence and
registered extravagant wishes before
it..
Children richly clad and full of joy
Gus anticipations. children in comfort
less rags who knew Christmas only
by the sight of the happiness of
others, stood side by side and gazed
with longing eyes at the bewildering
array of costly gifts and brilliant dec
orations.
A small girl OF IL or IA, with face
unnaturally old and sharp, unsmiling
eyes, critically examined the tree in
silence. Up and down, from side to
side, her keen gaze wandered
I bet it's empty at the back" she
finally muttered. half longingly, half
scornfully.
Poor child. Her brief experience
had already taught her the unreality
and falsity of many glittering things.
She stepped quickly into the vestibule
where she could see that part of the
tree away from the window. A sud-
utI JOY lldSnGO TITO neT lace.
Its true-that tree is true" she
whispered eagerly; the back is as
good as the front"
She hesitated an instant and then
raised her clasped hands beseechingly.
Cod she cried, send me a tree
for Tommy"
Her intense longing made her voice
sharply imperative, and the first word
struck harshly on the ear OF a richly
Il lld, h cfr,er
close 10 her.
You mustn't swear, childi' she ex-
claimed hurriedly
Il wasn't swearing" the girl an
swered calmly, without resentment; Il
was praying for tree for Tommy"
An elegant carriage waited at the
curb, and as the young lady stepped
to the sidewalk the footman threw open
the door. She stood for an instant, as
If thinking, and then, turning quickly,
she went back into the vestibule where
the child was still standing.
"Will you come with me a minute? :?
Out Of the crowd" she added hastily,
as the girl faced her with surprised
eyes and an unchild-like, repelling look
on her thin face.
''Wil you step into the carriage?
Please do. I want you to tell me some
thing, and it is so very cold"
The girl seated herself on the luxu-
rious cushions, the young lady follow
ed, and the inwardly disgusted footman
closed the door.
'Will you tell me your name and
where you live?' the lady questioned
gently.
The child regarded her earnestly.
Depends on who you are and what
you want. You amt a charity worker
nor a slum visitor?"
The young lady smiled understand
ingly.
My name is Margaret Stanhope. and
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vote Such vote for Mckinley In 1900
was ''2O4,923- Roosevelt has 3Ss
electoral votes and Parker 40. In
1900 Mckinley had 292 and BRYAN
100. No other successful candidate
lor the Presidency ever received such
nigh electoral vote as did Roosevelt.
COMMUNITY PROPERTY-A. c.,
sacramento, Cal There is one section
OF the Civil Code Of California in reIa-
tion to community property which an
sWers the question asked, and it IS:
Ine husband has the management
ana control of the community property
with the like absolute power of dispo-
sition other than testamentary. as he
mas OF his separate estate: provided.
however, that he cannot make a gift
OF such community property or convey
tne same without a valuable consider
stlon unless the wife in writing con-
sents there to-
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LoNDoN'S LATEST FREAK.

HE silly season still fingers London Recently there made
It's h appearance over there periodical bearing the name
The Brulitarian selfheraldd a the advocate 81 h
force in the conduct of e daily round The of the freak
magazine declares himself to be committed to the hoeeine
punishment for petty crimespublc hoggine with no
between Vigorous Gaming the schools would he believes
raise the moral tone of the British general
dagout policy pursued by the guardians the law world serve 70
tougher the stamina and sen the of King Edwards
people. D
The Bruitarian the light hundred wears too
late Had appeared those good old of the GEORGES when
hanged and possibly quarteed for loaf of
whipped at the carts tail with bell casting
SONS the Government would have had
Under what the London editor deem the
ent painful conditions OF neuroc and uahumanan society
there seems to be nothing for but that this CORY set ND its
in King Leopod domain of the Congo establish branch
IN the head-hunting districts of Borneo
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Tonight the men and maids and the
stunning matrons OF the Assembly VIII
fare forth in the full panoply Of glee
and gladstone tdgs. And merry
Christmas dance Will be on, fraught
with the spontaneity Of yuletide fun
Who's going? who isn'tY would
be easier answered. All the oeclatd-
tions of the debutantes have Deen III
favor Of attendance-and reasonably
early attendance. So have the bellies
and as for the men-bless them'-tney
are always at the beck Of the assem-
blys charming patronesses, led Dy Mrs'
Alfred Hunter Voorhies.
At recent dances the feminine contin-
gent began to arrive close to the witch
ing hour Of midnight. Now, there may
be some diminutive defense Tor tnls'
in that many dinners are given DeIore
the dances. But Is 1t kind TO the
hostesses, or to those whose sense OF
propriety led them to come at reas-
enable hour?
These habitual late arrivals begin TO
look as If the supper was the thing
not the dance. So much has the mat
ter been discussed OF late-particulariy
since the Martin ball at the st. Frances
that a reform is promised tonight
And blessings on the maids who will
arrive in time to save the patronesses
from suffering from ennui! It's so
stupid to bid welcome to a few strag-
Cling guests Likewise il is a frappe
for the guests who arrive in good time
Men and maids, come early! that the
music from behind the palms be not
wasted on the deserted air.
The Army Card Club will not meet
to-day, but deferred for a week, con-
vening next Tuesday. This cOngenial
gathering seldom allows a meeting day
to pass, but In view OF the holidays,
an exception enters. General and Mrs
Coalidge are the organizers and few
social clubs have enjoyed the continued
pleasure surrounding this club since
its origin.
Mrs. George Pinckard Of San Ra-
fael will give tea in the palm gar
den. Palace Hotel, tomorrow after
noon from 4 TO 6.
Miss Marie Voorhies and Captain
Young were guests OF honor at din
ner given last evening by Mr.. and Mrs
Francis ]. Sullivan.
An early wedding Of the New Year
will be that of Miss Lolita Mcconnell
and Robert Stockdale Grayrigge. The
ceremony is to be performed by Rev.
Mr.. Evans in Grace Church at D. m.
The bride is the daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Chalmers NewtOn-McConnel and
is an extremely fair maid. Mr.. Gray
rigge. son of Mrs. Wilfred B. Chap
man and grandson of Mrs. Robert
Sherwood, makes his home IN Eng
land and after a wedding journey
through California Mr.. and Mrs. Gray
rigge will sail for the European con-
tinent.
Several Presidio officers entertained
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MARK TWAIN'S "BEQUEST"

Mark Twain contributes to the
Christmas number of Harper's Weekly
a short story written in the vein of his
old-time humor. The story is called
The 100000 Bequest" and tells of the
dreams and air1castles of a young
couple who believe they are about to
come into fortune. The manner in
which they assume control of their i'm
aginary inheritance ($30,000 at the
starD and by series of splendid in
vestments quickly develop it into an
amazingly large fortune, until the
bubble finally bursts just when they
are about to become rivals of the
worlds greatest financiers, is told in
Mark Twain's best humorous style.
The story is illustrated with pictures
in color and tint by Peter Newell.
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the tall man behind the
chair.

former manner but IT amt a slum
street, and l don't want no charity"
Miss Stanhope smiled radiantly.
But ] do, Maggie; l am so glad our
names are the same. / need just what
you do not-charity. Tell me something
about Tommy" She fingered loving
ly over the name. Why did you pray
for a tree for him?"
Because he's sick. He's only twelve,
and he works in an office, and his boss
is away, and Tommy took sick after
he'd gone. Tommy feels sure that il
he was here he'd send his wages to
him just the same. for he's a good boss,
and awfully kind to everybody. but
the other man-his pardner-is differ
ent.'
Maggie said Miss Stanhope earn
estly, Il wish you'd help me to have
a happy Christmas. | am all alone
in the world, without any one to care
for me. and / want to do something
for some one-for some one named
Tommy, because-because six months
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A FABLE.

The Wealthy Patient was in a
Quandary.
THE Fee of the Eminent Surgeon
will be 81 80 more than have in the
Bank. If, however, 1 Die, the Emil
nent Lawyer Will take 81 80 more
than Leave. Which shall it be?"
While he was still debating a
Plumber repaired a Leak on the Third
Floor and received the Whole Estate.
Moral: When between the Devil
and the Deep Sea, Third Party may
get you.-Harper's Bazaar.
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KANSAS PHILOSOPHY.

1t takes a confiding disposition to feel
confidence in a man who wears an
overcoat trimmed with fur.
The Keep Up Society is a new one
The members claim that they are keep
ing up, though they should really be
III bed.
The rich who can afford hose, shoes
and rubbers, are walking barefoot in
the snow, taking the Kneipp cure
The people who are so poor their toes
are out shouldn't envy the rich so
much. No poor man ever had to try
the Kneipp cure.-Atchison (Kans)
Globe.
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ANSWERS TO QUERIES.

CANPFIRES - Inquirer. Watson
Vile. Cal. The old book called Camp
fires of the Revolution" was written
by II. c.. Watson.
MECHANICAL ARTS-Subscribe
City. Outside of San Francisco me-
chanical arts are taught in the Me-
chanical Arts School of Pasadena.
GUNS-A. c. r., City. The reports
Of guns recently heard by residents at
5:s5. 6:25. 6:35 and $40 a. m. are from
practice with the ordnance at the vari-
Gus batteries guarding the entrance 70
the bay.
THE PRESIDENTIAL VOTE
o., Camp Mckinley. Honolulu. n
The total vote east for Roosevelt als.-
tors at the November election vaS
1,624,362- That expresses the ponuIa- :
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YOU AND |.

If you and Just you and T.
Should laugh instead of worry;
If we should grow-iust you and T.
Kinder and sweeter-hearted;
Perhaps in some near by and by
A good time might get started.
Then what a happy world 'twould be
For you and me-for you and me,
Speak gently: tbs a little thing
Drop'd in the hearts deep we'll;
The good the joy. that it may bring.
Eternity shall tell.
-Pittsburg Press
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MOISTURE IN TOBACCO.

The presence of moisture in tobacco
is, the Lancet believes, Of some i'm
portance to public health, since the
combustion of tobacco containing a
large proportion of moisture is impeded,
while, as the generation of vapor is
increased. so are the chances of the
poisonous principle being carried into
the mouth.
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ODD IDENTIFICATION.

A man injured in railroad accident
in England, who died in a hospital
without recovering consciousness, was
identified by the way he counted in
delirium. He never went beyond the
number of nails in horses shoe, and
the doctors decided that he was a
horseshoer. That led to the discovery
of his name
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Dusty Jones-How would you like to
hev been like that chap Diogenes and
lived in 'er tub?
Hungry Joe-None of that there fer
me-too hard work.
Dusty Jones-How's that?
Hungry Joe-That bloomin' tub
wasn't stationary.
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FIRST CAMPAIGN EMBLEM

So far as known the first campaign
emblem was finger ring of copper.
1t was worn by the adherents Of John
Quincy Adams in 1925, when he ran for
President, and was inscribed John
Quincy Adams, 1926" Tintypes and
medallions were among the insignia
of the 1860 campaign.
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FROM DIFFERENT sTANDPoINTs.

Mrs. Fondman-Mr. Scribbler is a
clever writer, 1 know, but don't you
think he is rather lax about his per-
sonal appearance, dear?
Miss Fondman-Yes; l think he
might come here every night instead
of only three times a week. I'll speak
10 him about it, mamma.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-27

Obeying the instinct of self-preser-
vation, toreador named Monterito at
Montlucon, Spain, leaped over the bar
rier of the bullring to escape saw
age bull and at once cut his throat
with a razor, as he knew he would
be called a coward
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BY OHIO B. SENGA.

live on Commonwealth avenue. You
you spoke of Tommy
The girls face softened.
Yes, he's my brother Ny name is
Maggie Taylor. and 1 live on Burnham
street" adding with a return of her
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-27

The regents of California State Uni
versity have decided to buy 200 acres
of land to round out" the present ir-
regularly shaped tract on which the
Lick observatory now stands
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SURE THING.

Lord de Broke-Marrying for money
is like-aw-putting yourself in pawn.
dontcherknow.
Count de Bum Bum-How so, old
chap?
Lord de Broke-You get the money,
but the other party gets you.
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1.-THE SMART SET:
BY SALLY SHARP

- simmer on Christmas eve. In spita
oF the hon the evening previous and
the costume ball. many guests went "a
+ba army post from town. These,
with the military contingent made
merry gatherings fitted for the wels
coming Of Kris Kringle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Lombard win aFs
rive from Portland to-day. Mrs Lorn-
bard was Polly Tongue. a daughter ot
the late Congressman Tongue, and he's
marriage with Mr.. Lombard tOOA
place in Portland last Sunday.
Howard Malcolm Ticknor. the em-
inent art. dramatic and musical critic,
lately arrived from Boston, has es-
tabIished himself in San Francisco
and is one Of the faculty OF the Jenna
Morrow Long College OF Voice and
Action. Mr.. Ticknor has been enter
tanned by the Sequoia and Papyrus
clubs and will be the guest OF otheB
prominent clubs during the winter.
Captain and Mrs Hayden OF ths
Presidio will sail on the Thomas next
Saturday for the Philippines
Mrs. whitten and Miss Florence
whitten are spending the holiday sea-
son In Santa Barbara.
Lieutenant George c. Rockwell
Tenth Infantry. will leave San Fran
cisco for his new station. Fort Wright,
Wash. on January 21.
l.
leave soon for European trip. II
London she will be the guest OF her
brother. William Geiselnan-
Miss Margaret. Sinclair II residing At
the PleasantOn-
Mr.. and Mrs Frederick knight havs
taken a residence at 2s55 Scott street.
Miss Florence Aiken has returned
from Seattle. where she has been visit
ing for a month.
Rev. and Mrs. William Cuthbert
MAUD Simpson, sail tomorrow fo1
their new home in Kioto. Japan
Mrs. Eugene Freeman and Miss Maud
Payne will be AT home" every Friday
in February. 2119 Broadway.
Christmas party Is being enter
tanned at Rowardennan by Mr.. and
Mrs. William G. Dodge All the sea-
sons Joys have been provided, includ-
ing dance on Christmas eve and a
tree on the following morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. James r McCraker OF
Portland will arrive in San Francisco
to-day, en- route for Southern CaIifor-
MIA
Mrs. John l. Sabin. with Miss Pearl
Sabin and Miss Irene Sabin. Will re-
tain second Tuesdays for their recep-
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Townsend's California Glace fruits in
artistic fre-etched boxes. 715 Market st
and Wakelee's Drug Store
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When a man always remembers to
post his wife's letters it is a sign he
can tell whoppers with a straight
face.
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Special information supplied daily to
business houses and public men by the
Press Clipping Bureau (ATen's) 30 Cali
fornia street Telephone Main 1042
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Mrs. John l. Sabin. with Miss Pearl
Sabin and Miss Irene Sabin. Will re-
tain second Tuesdays for their recep-
ton day, 2s2S California street.
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Mr.. and Mrs. James r McCraker OF
Portland will arrive in San Francisco
to-day. en- route for Southern Califor-
MIA
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HE KNEW.

Teacher-Tommy. what is the differ
ence between sunlight and gaslight?
Tommy guess you never had to
pay a gas bill.
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A Christmas party Is being enter
tanned at Rowardennan by Mr.. and
Mrs. William G. Dodge. All the sea
sons Joys have been provided, incIud-
ing a dance on Christmas eve and a
tree on the following morning.
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Several Preside officers entertained
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CAWPFIRES - Inquirer, Watson
Vile. Cal. The old book called Camp
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RI MOST wonderful and gorgeous
IL Christmas tree stood in the win
dow of the great store of Warden
& Joyce. All day a constantly
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Mrs. Eugene Freeman and Miss Maud
Payne viii be lat home" every Friday
in February. 211s Broadway.
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Rev and Mrs. william Cuthbert
Maud Simpson, sail tomorrow f01
their new home IN Kioto, Japan
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-27

Mrs. whitteu and Miss F1orenca
whitten are spending the holiday sea-
son in Santa Barbara.
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Captain and Mrs. Hayden OF tbs
Presidio will sail on the Thomas next
Saturday for the Philippines.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-10
New York Orator Makes New
Pension Bill Text for an I'm.
passioned Appeal.
POLITICS IN UPPER HOUSE
spooner Charges Democrats
With Effort 10 Manufacture
Campaign Material Out
OF P0stOfiice Conduct.

Washington. April s.--The recent ex-
ecutive order Of the present relating 10
age an an evidence OF pensionable dis
ability today furnished the text for an
ImpassIoned appeal by rourke Cochran
Of New York 10 members Of the house
20 uphold the dignity OF that body by
refusing to submit TO what he alleged
to be a usurpatlon Of the Legislative
authority OF congress by the executive.
The president and this secretary Of
the interior found warm supporters In
Meaars. Daixell. Grosvenor, Gibson.
calderhead. Lacey and Hepburn.
The debate occurred on the resolu-
.lon introduced by Cochran directing
the committee on Judiciary 70 investi-
gate the recent pension order. II had
been reposed from the committee on
rules with the recommendation that Il
lie on the table. and this was adopted
by narrow majority OF votes. Three
republicans, cuahman, LIttlefeld and
Mccall. voted with the democrats
against tabling the resolution.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-10
AUTO BOAT CATCHES FIRE.
Exciting Affair Occurs During Races


New York. April s.--Contests be-
tween automobile boats on Monoca bay
have developed an exciting sight,
cables the Herald's correspondent at
Montecarlo. Six Of the racers were par
ticIpating in a $50 kIlometer contest
when Parisienne x, steered by Lin
Currie, a weIl-known English yachts
man and nephew Of Sir Donald Currie.
took fire. The racer carried large
tank OF petroleum and for a time 1t
was feared that the crew Of four would
be roasted alive. They were finally
rescued. having jumped overheard
after two machinists had been seriously
burned
A torpedo boat finally got line on
the burning racer and 1t was towed in
shore. but all efforts to subdue the fire
failed and not much OF the valuable
machine was left when the petroleum
burned out A leak IN one of the feed
pieps is supposed to have been the
origin of the fire
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-10
UNUSUAL COURT RULING.
Justice Sends Defendant to Jail in
Spite Of Aoquittai.

~~f~~ ~~fs~~ t~te~~'s~ - "
Spite Of Aoquittai.
New York, April 9.--Aithough jury
in the supreme court has returned a
verdict pronouncing James II. Temple,
ex-president Of the bankrupt william
Campbell wallpaper Company. not
guilty Of converting to his own use
some $4,000 Of the funds OF the COM
pany, Justice Rogers get aside the ver-
dict and sent Temple back to jail
where he already has been confined
since early in January. The Justice de-
clared he was not satisfied with
Temples explanation on the witness
stand. and ordered new trial, holding
the ex-president in $4,000 bail. which
he was unable to furnish. The ruling
Of the court is unusual and Temples
attorney will appeal The case involved
a sale Of the company's interests in
England which was negotiated partly
by Temple.
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No Basis Of Negotiation Was
Stipulated, Nor Did England
Go Into Detail About II.
DEFINITE RESULT UNLIKELY
Spanish Papers Complain Bit
terIy That Anglo-French
Treaty VIII Despoil the
Moroccan Interests.

London. April s.--The Associated
Press learns that the exact status Of
the much forecasted Anglo Russian
understanding is as follows:
After King Edward had given his
personal assurance to Emperor N!cho-
las that the anti Russian comments in
the British press did not represent the
feeling OF his government, Foreign Sec
retary Lansdowne informed the Rus
sian ambassador, Count Benkendorff.
that he would be glad to reopen nego-
tiations looking to settlement Of all
matters now in discussion between
Russia and Great Britain. Lord Lans-
downe did not stipulate basis or enter
into details.
The negotiations are not likely to as
sumo any definite phase in the near fu-
ture. No great hope Is felt here that
they could ever reach conclusion
satisfactory TO both countries, though
in view of the Anglo French agreement
even most the pessimistic are unwilling
to be too dogmatic on this point
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-10

st. Paul. April s.--James J. Hill,
president Of the Northern Securities
Company. returned 10 ST. Paul from
New York today. when asked wnat.
in case Hartman In successful In his
efforts to get control OF the Northern
Pacific. win be the policy Of the Great
Northern. Hin said:
III Hartman wins. and also gets
control OF the Burlington. there viii be
nothing left for US 70 do but sell and
retire. and leave the people Of the
northwest to fght out their own bat
ties"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-10
WILL INSTRUCT FOR PARKER.
Mccarren Says New York Convention
Will Back the Jurist.

Mecarrsn Says New York Convention
Will Back the Jurist.
New York. April s.--Democratic con-
ycntions were held tonight In q as
sembly districts OF Kings county for
the selection OF three delegates and al
ternates from each district TO the state
convention. which NESTS at Albany on
April is. Senator Mccarren carried
II OF the 81 districts.
In accordance with the desires OF
Chairman Murphy, resolutions for un-
instructed delegations TO the state con-
vention were adopted unanimously in
Deputy Fire Commissioner Doyle's
district. the Seventh, and In the Ninth.
Senator Mccarren had passed the word
that the custom In Kings county Of
not instructing del egates should be
strictly observed. but he declared the
state convention viii instruct as a
body for Judge Parker.
Among the delegates elected were
Hugh Mclaughlin and Senator Nc
Carren.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-10
Pass as Chinese.

New York, April s.-Since March is,
according to a Herald dispatch from
Pekin, at least nine Japanese officials.
dressed as Chinese, with a full stan
Of Chinese servants, have passed
north through Kupeinko. Jehoe and
Ping Tsuan toward Chao Yang. Gem
eral Mas headquarters. There are
about $4,000 foreign drilled troops at
Chao Yang
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had been made by the democrats, de-
clarlng that In nothing was the presi-
dent 10 much distinguished as in hls
determination 70 enforce the law No
progress was made on the postofiice
bill.
The conference report on the Indian
appropriation bill was partially read,
but further consideration was post
poned on the suggestion that the con-
ferees had inserted provisions that had
not been passed by either house.
The bill for the aid OF the Portland
exposition and the Philippine coastwise
shipping bill were passed finally BY ac-
cepting the house amendments.