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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-25
WEATHER DECIDEDLY COOL.
Unfavorable for Growth in Districts
East Of the Rockies.

The weekly summary of crop conditions
issued by the weather bureau today is as
follows:
In nearly all districts east of the Rocky
Mountains the week ending April "A aver
aged decidedly cool and was unfavorable
for termination and growth damaging
frosts occurring far south as the north
ern portions of the east gulf states on the
18th. Rains interrupted work in Texas
Arkansas, northern Mississippi, Oklahoma
Colorado and northern Indiana while
drought is becoming serious in central and
eastern Missouri, and rain is needed in
Montana, the Dakotas and New England
The absence of rain over the southern por
tons of the central gulf districts has af
forded much-needed opportunity for farm
ing operations. Very favorable conditions
prevailed on the north Pacific coast, but in
California cool. cloudy weather retarded
growth and hailstorms proved injurious in
localities.
Rather slow progress with corn planting
was made during the week, except in Mis-
souri, and Kansas, where this work adj
vanced satisfactorily. Preparations TOT
planting have been actively carried on in
Nebraska, Iowa and Illinois, but no plant
Ing has been done in these states, except in
southern Illinois, and farther east none has
been planted northward of the Ohio river,
with the exception of little in Ohio. The
cool weather has proved injurious to corn
in the south, much having been killed in
the south Atlantic and east gulf states by
the frost of the 18th.
While the growth of winter wheat has
not been rapid. owing to the absence of
warmth, the condition of this crop continues
promising in all districts.
Spring wheat seeding Is now well ad-
Vanced in the northern portion of the spring
wheat region and is practically finished In
the central and southern portions Germi-
nation and growth of the early sown have
been very slow, and some injury has re-
suited from freezing in South Dakota and
Nebraska. In Colorado, Utah and on the
north Pacific coast spring wheat is coming
up and growing nicely.
Oats also need warm weather to promote
growth, which has been generally slow,
but the whole the outlook for this crop
IS favorable. Some damage by freezing is
reported from South Dakota and Nebraska.
Seeding is well advanced in the more north
erly sections, except in the northern por-
ton of the middle Atlantic states and in
New England, where slow progress has
been made.
Cotton planting has been active, under
favorable conditions, over most of the cot
lahoma and Indian. territories, Arkansas
and northern Texas. The frost of the 18th
killed much cotton in portions of Alabama,
Georgia and the Carolinas. Chopping has
begun in southern Texas and portions of
the eastern districts, and cultivation In
southern Georgia.
Fruit prospects have been further lessen
Ohio valley, east gulf states and on the
Atlantic coast south of New England
peaches suffering most. In the states of the
upper Missouri valley and in the lake re-
gion and New England the fruit outlook IS
more promising.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-25
A DOG OF FINANCE.
Tessie, a Collie, Holds Reception in
the Waldorf Astoria.
From the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald
Tessie, the beautiful collie of John A.
Drake, celebrated her return after several
months absence to her devoted master by
holding a reception In the corridor of the
Waldorf-Astoria last night, when John w
Gates, Ferdinand w. Peck. w. II. Black
and other intimates OF DR. Drake watched
the dog perform some of her feats of arith-
metic and finance.
She amazed other patrons of the hotel
and brought laugh upon one presumptu-
Gus person who attempted to place her in
a dilemma between hoarseness and self
qualification. Tessie's eyes fairly CLEAN
with intelligence, and her fine muzzle, splen-
did head and strong, 1.-THE body and limbs
give grace to her agile movements She
was displayed to advantage by Mr. Black
who tossed pieces of paper into the air
while Tessie caught them long before they
fell, often turning complete back somer-
sault to do so.
Then he pulled out his watch and showed
It to the dog. She peered at the hands
closely.
What time Is it, Tessie?" he said.
Tessie gave nine short, sharp banks, tilt
ing her muzZle up at each bark 1t was
just o'clock.
Mr.. Drake took from his pocket several
small bills, and, holding OUT 81 to the dog
asked her how much he had there She
parked once. Sne parked nNG times when
shown a five dollar bill, ten times for a
ten, and when Mr.. Drake held out the one
two and five dollar bills spread like a poker
hand the collie looked hard at them and
then barked eight times
Other tricks of the same kind followed
and Tessie added small numbers, substract-
ed three from eight and told the result
promptly and without glance at anything
but the money when it was used.
Mr.. Drake is very fond and very proud
of Tessie, and says he gives her no signals
and in fact, would not know how to give
them. He insists that the dog can nad and
almost. write.
She seems to understand everything that
is said in her hearing, and when she is
with me in my office or my rooms have
seen her do things that convince me she
has human intelligence" he said.
While her owner was talking affectionate-
ly of the dog a bystander unknown to the
others present, pulled out fifty dollar
bill, and showed it to Tessie. She took it in
her mouth, as she had other bills. and, put
ting it on the floor, looked hard at the fig
ures on it, apparently.
How much Is it?'' the newcomer asked
Tessie gave five short, sharp banks, tilted
her chin up with each bark and then, to the
establishment of ALL she tilted her chin
sharply without barking.
That's right" said Mr.. Drake, patting
the dogs head Five and make fifty"
and everybody laughed. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-25
HIS WILL UNSWERV|NG
Gar Issued Emphatic Mes
sage to Nobility
RELATIVE TO REFORMS
MAKING EFFORT FOR
SPEEDY REALIZATION.
Evidently Designed to Quiet Those I'm
patient Over Delays-However,
Easter Day Riots Are Feared.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 25.-'My Will
regarding the convocation of representa-
tives of the people Is answering, and the
minister of the interior Is making every
effort for Its speedy realization"
Emperor Nicholas, receiving in audience
at Tsarskee-Selo Sunday the marshal OF
the nobility of KOstroma, government or
middle Russia, directed that the above mes
sage be communicated to the nobility OF
Kostroma. The message evidently was de-
signed to be published to quiet the fears
of those who are impatient at the delays
and who have grown skeptical of the full
fillment Of the promises contained in the
imperial rescript. 1t is very significant
that the emperor used the words "convoca-
ton Of representatives of the people," thus
going beyond the expression employed in
the rescript and setting at rest all doubt
as to his meaning. The Novoe Vremya halls
the new assurance with much satisfaction,
saying:
A Great Consolation.
These words will spread over Russia like
a great consolation. They will tranquilize
the warnings of all classes of society, even
where hope was being crushed by impa-
tience and under the influence of the ridi-
Guile heaped from certain quarters on Rus
sian representations, and where 1t was
ironically predicted that the representatives
would never be convoked. The imperial
words breathe firm resolution to put into
effect, and not simply to consent to- the
important reform, in spite of the malignant
voices which threw doubt on his majestys
Intentions
The Moscow Gazette published the en-
peror's statement under the double eagle
and said:
Now let all Russia's well wishers cease
their jeremiads against the convocation of
representatives of the people,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-25
O'Brien Trial Postponed.

The trial OF John Lawrence O'Brien, in
dicted for the embeZzlement of about S., 900
from Frank Hume, set for today In Crimi-
nal Court No. 1, was postponed until to-
morrow. The postponement today was due
to the fact that the court was occupied
with the consideration of the motion for
severance, filed by Mr.. Lipscomb in the
Lipscomb- Fields case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-25
Nolle Pros Ordered.

Justice Wright in Criminal Court No. 1
today directed that a nolle pros be entered
in the case of James Hudson and Ferdinand
Hopp, indicted September 80. 1901. for con-
spiracy. The action of the court was taken
upon motion of United States Attorney
could not hope to secure conviction in the
case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-25
The New Medicine,

From the Boston Advertiser.
In the published statements regarding the
health of some of our wealthiest Boston in
valids, the fact has been made known that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-25
Attorney Generals Opinion.

''The Attorney General has handed the
Secretary Of the Interior an opinion, in
which he reviews the entire matter and
concludes that the intention of section ~
of the act to regulate was to give express
sanction to any arrangement between the
United States, state or municipal govern
ments and railroad companies by which
those governments might relieve themselves
of the cost of transportation in whatever
form 1t might assume, and the section
should be construed to give effect to that
intention" In another part Of his opinion
he says that in those cases where the fact
of the concession and the contractors none,
then neither the spirit nor the letter of the
act to regulate commerce has been vio-
lated" The effect of this opinion is to sus-
tain the action of the Secretary of the In
terror in every particular"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-25
Says White Has Not Resigned.

The Russia formally denies that NJ White
has resigned the presidency of the COM
mittee of ministers. The paper explains
that he is worn out with work and in
urgent need of rest. but insists that he has
not resigned. In financial circles it is re-
ported that NJ. White may accept the man
agement of the Russo-Chinese bank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-25

THAT man has a perfect right to dictate
to his wife" How so? "Oh, he married
his rapher."-Princeton Tiger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-25
Great Disorders Expected.

SOSNOVICE, Russian Poland, April %
Great disorders are expected here at Easter
time. The town is full of troops. Russian
officials are receiving letters threatening
them with massacre and the workmen have
been deluged with proclamations, signed by
the Polish revolutionary committee, warn
ing them not to heed those who advise
them to kill the Jews, but instead to kill all
such persons These proclamations are d.
rected against the police, who are charged
with attempting a diversion against the
Jews.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-25
Her Lingerie.

The wise Summer Girl profits
by the Palais Royals annual
clearing sale, when she gets the
famous ST and $I.25 garments
for only 88c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-25
LOOK FOR PROCLAMATION.
Expected That Gear Will Grant General
Amnesty

ST PETERSBURG, April pa rumor is
circulated here to the effest that Emperor
Nicholas will mark Easter by the procla-
nation of general amnesty for political and
religious prisoners now confined in the fort
resses or prisons of European Russia, or
who are in exile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-25
To Stop Illegal Actions.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 25-In order
to stop the illegal actions Of provincial of
hcials, Interior Minister Bouligin has order
ed that no petition shall be refused by the
governors without a written eXplana ton
of the motives for cuch rafusaI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-25
The Secretary's Statement.

Secretary Hitchcock did not like the Ian
guage of the controller and defends the
action of the department officials by citing
an opinion of Assistant Attorney General
Campbell, in which the department was
sustained. Mr.. Tracewell wrote the Secre-
tary another letter in which he declared ne
had not intended to impeach the honesty or
the integrity of the officials of the depart
ment nor to reflect upon their melhodS III
any way He suggested reference of the
matter to the Attorney General for final ad-
iustment. This reference was had and the
opinion rendered today sustains the officials
of the Interior Department in every par
ticular. Secretary Hitchcock made the FOL
lowing statement relative to the Attorney
Generals opinion today:
1t has been noted that in the past few
DAYS articles have appeared in the pubic
press with reference to certain proposed
concessions and agreements on the part or
railroad companies to transport material
for use in the building of dams for the re-
clamaton service under the act OF June II,
1902 This subject had been before the In
terror Department for consideration and ac-
ton and the Secretary, on March 70, 1900,
relying upon the language of section - of
what is known as the interstate commerce
act that nothing in this act shall apply TO
the carriage, storage, or handling, of prop
erty free or at reduced rates, for the
United States" held that he was author
lied to secure agreements from railroad
companies for concessions in favor OF the
government for the carrying of Its own
property or material to be used by or on
behalf of the government in the construc-
ton of these reclamation works. The mat
ter having indirectly come to the atten-
ton of the controller of the treasury, that
officer, under date Of April Sd instant, stat
ed in an official communication to the In
terror Department that while he was not
authorized to render an authoritative de-
cision in the matter, 1t was his opinion that
the Secretary of the Interior was without
legal authority to join in a contract provid-
ing for concessions for the carrying of any
material not absolutely the property OF the
government at the time of such contract or
at the time of the transportation and de-
livery of the material covered thereby. In
view of this opinion, the Secretary of the
Interior deemed 1T advisable to refer the
whole matter to the Attorney General for
an expression of his views,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-25
IS. g." Ermbroideries.

9nc for usual 81 and $125 Waist
O>S Patterns. pa yards 4O-inch
material and embroidery for front
and cuffs. Choice of % patterns.
hCNc for Waist Patterns with ma
w. terial and embroidery as in
the soc. patterns, only less elaborate.
CNr for Shirt Waist Trimming
~ wide band of embroidery and
hemstitching for front. narrower for
collar and cuffs. All for &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-25

GOc yard for usual 81 Skirting
o>S Embroidery, 40 inches wide.
The embroidery of heavy open-work
pattern, with hemstitched border.
g6Nc TO sos yard for all-over en-
SVS broideries. 30 inches wide.
The most exquisite Waists result.
16Nc and 15c yard for embroidery
wv insertings and edges. l to 8
inches wide. Broken sets; some were
25c and 39c yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-25
Internal Russia.

Fears that the Easter holidays, which ex-
tend over thirteen days, will be the occa-
sion for bloody riots manifested every
where, and the population is becoming dis
tinctly panicky over the stories which are
circulating of murder, pillage and terrorism
on the part of mobs in various parts of
the country. Even churches, according to
the stories told, are not exempt The people
are being especially warned not to enter the
ST. Isaac KaZan cathedrals or the
church of the Nevsk monastery.
The liberals pretend to believe that such
stories are purposely circulated by the
police. In any event the strain is becom-
ing intense. This is holy week, when all
Russia is usually In sackcloth and ashes,
but the poorer classes Of the people, who
generally attend incessant masses, now
spend most of their time at the doors Of
the churches gossiping about what may
happen next week.
The solemn Religious services at the Winter
palace. which in ordinary years takes place
Saturday at midnight with which Easter
is ushered in and when the METROPOLITAN of
St. Petersburg proclaims to the emperor, in
the presence of the imperial family, minis
tiers and leading functionaries, the rising
of Christ from the grave, will not take
place this year on account of the danger
involved. Instead similar service will be
held at Tsarskoe-Selo.
Governor General TrepoH insists on his
ability to preserve order and protect life
and property. Among the persons arrested
last night We're three of the principal revo-
lutionary leaders
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-25
19c to 25C Collars for 1Oc.

dIIW TTIN WNII IVI ITTNTII.
zsc TO S4.2J for Round Lace Col
~ lars of various laces, in vari-
Gus patterns, the new seasons new
est.
0Rc to 1926 for Chemisettes of
AOS Lace. embroidery, lawn, or
CANDY, swiss, linen and pique. All
new.
NQr for Toe to 81 Hand En-
WV broidered Linen Stocks with
silk four-in-hand ties; also lace
trimmed chiffon stocks and crepe
de chine ties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-25

w. III. HOEKE, Cor. Pa. Ave and 9Th St.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-25

One OF the petticoats is illus
trated here. To choose from
are seventy-hve styles of skirts,
gowns, corset covers, chemises
and drawers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-27

Financing irrigation plants. reouir-
ing large sums OF money. is a diff
cult operation. and il is with undis-
guised pleasure that the Capital
News is enabisd to state authorita-
lively that the Canyon Canal' pro-
ject near Emmett has been financed
and that bids for constructing the
canal and laterals will be opened
February Is in this city at the office
of the company.
The camel is designed to furnish
water for tract of $4,000 acres of
land. as good as there is in the state
and in, Locality greatly favored by
climatic conditions. The land lies
along the bench across the river from
Emmett and consists of 1900 acres
owned by private individuals, 1000
acres owned by the state and 5000
acres that have been segregated under
the Carey act.
At a recent meeting of the state
land board, a contract was entered
into with the state. and necessary
bond given to complete the canal and
supply water for the lands under the
canal.-Boise Capital News.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-27
The Debts of Millet.

The father of NJ. Casimir-Perier call
ed on Corot one day and found him In
the act OF finishing a picture. "A
masterpiecer' exclaimed the visitor. 81
must have it,
.It is yours promptly replied Corot'
''lf you will agree IL pay the butcher
and baker bills Of my illustrious but
poor friend. Jean Francois Millet"
Agreed" said the patron. well pleas
ed. The bills were presented to him,
and they amounted TO nearly $4,000,
neither butcher nor baker having been
paid for twelve years.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-27

An English cabman had brought suit
against a woman for not paying the
legal fare, and his constant remark
was, "She amt a lady" do you
know a lady when you see oneT asked
the Judge. 81 do, yer honor. Last
week lady gave me sov'rin instead
of a shillin'. and called out. Beg par
don, madam. I've got a sov'rin instead
Of a shillin', and she shouts BACK
Well. you old fool. keep the change
and set drunk with IT. That's wot !
calls q LADY,"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-27
Tom MCGUIRE Returns.

Tom Mcclure, formerly chief of
police of this city. who left his sister
last October on visit to his parents
and old home in Ireland, returned
here Monday night and after a few
days rest will go up to the Columbia.
He would have been back in Decem-
ber, but the old folks insisted that he
stay until after Christmas. The coun-
try over there and the conditions have
no charm for him save in memory
and the fact that his parents are
there. His sister remained and will
probably be there a year or so.-Ba-
ker City Herald.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-27
Must Run Slower.

Orders have been issued on The
Dalles division Of the Oregon Rail-
way & Navigation company's line that
locomotive engineers shall not take
the curves there at a speed exceed
ing 80 miles an hour. When trains
have been behind time, it is said. en-
gineers have maintained a speed as
high as 40 miles. rounding some of
the sharp curves. The overland trains
between Huntington and Portland
make an average speed of 26 miles an
hour including all stops.-The Dalles
Chronicle.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-27
Painfully Frank.

An individual recently went INTO q
drug store and asked for morphine.
The druggist objected to dispensing II
without a prescription. am.
"whyr.. asked the customer. DO
,ool like a man who would kill him'
selfr -.
II don't know" replied the drugsis.
aIf looked like you should be tempt
ed"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-27
De Sarcastic Cabmnn.

y 1urtAhuc "a an.
p Ticking hero Of this story
b an irascible old fellow q
e mile journey. When the
hed stitiy out and slowly pro-
is pOcketbOok cabby drew a
III and prepared to be sarcas-
atchful constable standing
snted oil thought of his re-
feelings by the use OF pic
trns.
fatehed his fare make u
natal calculation of the dis
ad been driven, select the
fare, count 1t twice over
lN1er ii to him, with an eX-
z Dis face plainly Indicative
usn- you dare dispute it and
'1 number"
y didn't dispute it. Instead
accepted it; but, slipping
NO another pocket, he pro
1ulng' which he handed to
'ns for" demanded the old
<n- currint coin Of the rel
.d cabby, gathering up his
ruV yer jest the exact dis
'nted by arf Of that there
the three mile you reck.
got no arf farden about
pot matter. You can keep
! amt mean. Goodby, sir
.ss you. Geeup, 'onser-
dard.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-27
Man Shot by His Wife.

Il. ouarles, the colored por-
employed in the Overland
sy on Eighth street opposite
Ian. was shot in the right
hs night by his wife, Tillie
| ne wound is not at all SER
4 revolver bullet only passed
b. flesh near the top Of the
was taken to st. Luke's
rhs,e he still remains. and
liler being arraigned before
snbar, was landed in jail in
bail, fixed at $4,000. This
he hail was reduced to $500
prisoner is making an effort
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-27
I,..d,d Roadbed.

['al roadmaster of the o.
IN his assistants on this
4, doing some splendid
I.. way between La Grande
sty. the gravel ballast of
4 steel rail track is being
1 bOth sides of the rails In
rs. about is inches wide
N. This makes a solid en-
little above the level of
which is not only orna-
,mperyious to the action
~ and like broken rock
the Eastern trunk lines
/ ,-tect drainage bed that
/ ',uooth track. a safe track
|,dsOme track.-Baker City
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-27
Imuroye Assay Office.

,nlnts to the amount of
Al probably be made to the
assay office in this city
4, Oming summer. While the
,.r have not been formal
d by the treasury depart
are pretty sure to be so
n The office has for a
zen in need of a fire and
[cOf vault and safe, as it at
ains from $4,000 to s75,-
N and it has been consid-
letter protection should be
hr its safe keeping.-Boise
hrs
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-27
A Suggestion.

.Tm glad you like your SUIT saio
the tailor.
"Yes, it's a fine piece Of work said
slopay. much pleased "It's certainly a
credit to you" ..o,
"H'm! hope you won't foree'
that it's a debit to you."-Pniiaoe'pnia
Press