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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-13
THE TAFT PARTY VIEWS
OPINION CHANGED ON REVENUE
POLICY TOWARD THE ISLANDS.

MANILA, August 12.-On the railway trip
north of Manila the party will meet with
an ovation at every place where a stop is
made.
Now that the party has been IN the is
lands for over week, a consensus of
opinion of the ma ajorty of its members on
the free admission of Philippine products
to the markets Of the United States has
been obtained and it be stated without
fear of contradiction that the attitude of
the leaders of the opposition to the policy
of a reduction of the Dingley law tax on
sugar and tobacco has materially changed
since their arrival here.
Representative E. ]. Hill of Connecticut
one of the leaders in the House of the oppo-
sition to the further reduction of the tariff
on tobacco declares himself in favor of the
free admission of cigars and tobacco from
the islands into the United States.
Will Not Oppose Free Trade.
Senator F. T. Dubois, leader of the oppo-
stion to the Cooper bill in the Senate, has
also stated that he will not oppose free
trade, while other members, erstwhile of
the opposition party, have convinced them
selves that sugar and tobacco from the is
lands will in wise menace like products
Of the United States.
Representative Shirley of kentucky, a
member of the tobaccO-growng district,
will favor the free admission of sugar and
tobacco, being convinced that the cigars
from there will not compete to any ap-
preciabe extent with those manufactured
in America. 1t can be stated upon good au-
thority, that of Representative c. II. Gros
venor of Ohio, that the Cooper bill, which
was favorably reported upon by the House
committee at the last session of Congress,
will now be amended. providing for free
trade instead of the proposed reduction of
25 per cent Of the prevailing Dngley rates.
Outlook for Passage Favorable.
Representative Grosvenor says:
AN amendment will be offered by Rep
resentative S. E. Payne of New York. chair
man of the committee on ways and means,
providing for the free admission of Philip
pine products, and the outlook for its pas
sage is very favorable
Secretary Tafts speech definitely defining
the present status OF the islands and the
possibility that their Independence will be
deferred for generation, at least, and
probably longer, has strengthened the ad-
ministration on all hands and local Ameri-
can merchants are highly gratified at the
attitude taken by the administration IN
respect to present and future government
of the islands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-13
PEARY's STEAMER ROOSEVELT
Passed the Northern Labrador Coast
on August a.

ST. JOHNS n. F., August 12.-The Lab
rador mall boat which arrived tonight re-
ported that Peary's steamer Roosevelt pass
ed the northern section Of the coast on
August 4.
The seaboard is now free of ice to Hud-
son strait, where several scientific parties
locating to observe the coming
eclipseS of the sun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-13
KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN WRECK.
Fireman Killed and Mail Clerk Sc
riously Injured

NEOSHO, Mo-, August ia northbound
Kansas City Southern passenger train
crashed into a light engine near here
today.
Fireman Deveers was killed, the mail
clerk, name unknown, sustained a broken
leg and arm and is in serious condition,
and the colored porter was slightly hurt.
Several passengers were shaken up, but
none seriously injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-13
los NEW FEVER CASES
Record Breaking Increase of
the Yellow Plague
DOWN IN NEW ORLEANS
PUBLIC RECoNCILFD TO IN.
CREASE FOR SEVERAL. DAYS
GOOD Work of Marine Hospital Service
Appeals to Physicians to Re-
port Suspects Fruitful.
DOWN IN NEW ORLEANS
omcial New Orleans Report Up
to 8 P. M.

New cases. 1o5
Total cases to date. 9I3.
Deaths, 0.
Total deaths to date, 142.
New sub foci, %.
Total sub foci. lSs
Cases under treatment. 84S.
Ihe figures today speak for them
selves. 1t was a record day all
around. The only feature OF the re-
port that can be taken as encourag-
Ing is that very few OF the cases are
above Canal street.
Dr, Perkins, chief OF the CORPS OF
medical inspectors. reported forty
three of the new cases. These cases
are among a large batch which had
been reported as suspicious and
which he investigated today. Only
nine of the new foci are above
Canal street.
Assistant Surgeon Berry, who was
stricken with the fever night before
last, Is reported as doing well.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-13
CALLED BACK TO EUROPE.
De Bearn Honeymoon Trip Shortened
by Mothers Illness.

NEW YORK, August 12.-Prince de Bearn
ct de Chalais and the Princess de Bearn ct
de Chalais today sailed for Europe on the
steamship FaGerland.
The princess, who until last June was
Miss Beatrice Winans of Baltimore and her
husband had just come to America from
France on their honeymoon trip. and were
in Newport yesterday when a cable mes
sage summoned them back to Paris, where
Mrs. Ross Winans, the princess mother,
is ILL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-13
OYSTER BAY AFFAIRS
PRESIDENT TO WITNESS TEST OF
SUBMARINE BOAT.

OYSTER BAY, N. Y, August 12-Some
time during the next week or ten days
President Roosevelt will witness test Of
the submarine boat Plunger. The exhi-
bltion will take place in Long Island Sound,
a short distance from the entrance to
Oyster Bay Arrangements for the test
have not been completed yet, but the Plum
ger is being put in condition at the Brook
lyn navy yard. Her commander. Lieut.
Chas. Nelson, Is recognized in the navy as
one of the most fearless and accomplished
officers in the service. His record attracted
the attention of President Roosevelt, who
gave directions that Lieutenant Nelson
should come to Oyster Bay in the Plunger
in order that he might have opportunity to
witness personally the practical perform
ances of the little vessel.
OF course, the President has no thought
of being aboard the Plunger during the
tests. He entertains no fear OF possible
| mshaps, but he believes that he could
achieve no good result by being on board
the vessel while the tests are in progress.
and In fact that he simply would be in
the way. He Will view the work OF the
vessel from the deck of the naval yacht
Syph.
President to Inspect.
Before the Plunger is put through her
PAGES the President probably will make
an examination Of the vessel In order that
he may have a thorough understanding Of
the operation OF the boat in the tests
! The President is very anxious to encour-
age officers of the navy to undertake orig
inal and daring work. He believes thor
oughly in individual initiative in officers
and admires those who willing to as
sumo personal risks for the betterment of
the service and for the honor of the coun-
try.
| A few days ago the President had Com
| nander Sims as guest at luncheon. Mr..
Sims has made a special study of gun
merry. Many Of his suggestions We're adopt
| ed. The British navy also has adopted
| many of the plans and suggestions offered
| by Commander Sims.
Senator Lodge a Caller.
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massa-
ckusetts, who landed in New York late this
afternoon from European trip, Is a guest
| tonight of President Roosevelt at Sycamore
Hi,
Senator Lodge went abroad about three
| months ago shortly after the Senate had
| &C concluded its spring session. 1T was an
i ncUnced at the time of his departure that
| he was taking the trip merely for recreation
! and rest, but 1t Is known that while he was
! in Great Britain and France he conferred
| with eminent statesmen and officials of
| those countries.
| When he arrived in New York today he
| received a message from the President in
f, viting him to visit him at Sycamore HILL
and in response he arrived here at 1853 to-
night. He was conveyed to the President s
| house in carriage that had been sent by
| the President for him.
Senator Lodge said his trip abroad had
| no official significance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-13

gown which was presented to her by sew
eral Filipino ladies, who We're occupied for
three months In making it.
Thousands of people attended the ball,
many OF the foreign and American ladies
wearing native costumes. Rear Admiral
EnQuist of the Russian navy and his staff
were among those present.
TIE Taft party will sail on the United
States army transport Logan at 3 O'Clock
tomorrow for southern trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-13
POOL ROOM RAID IN NEW YORK
Alleged Owners Held and Others Re
leased After Taking Names.

NEW YORK, August 12.-What Is said to
be the biggest pool room raid ever made
in this city took place today when the po-
lice broke into an upper floor of factory
building in Marion street and arrested 500
men. Five men who were charged with
running the place were held and the rest
permitted to go after their names had been
taken, in accordance with the provisions Of
che Bowling laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-13
LYNCHING IN LOUISIANA.
Victim Was a Negro Who Shot and
Wounded a Man.

MONROE La. August 12.-Reports to-
day from Eros say that one of the negroes
who shot and seriously wounded J. H.
Saunders has been lynched. Mr.. Saunders
is a merchant at Eros and was acting as
quarantine guard when shot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-13
LYNCH THREAT IN ENGLAND.
Negro Arrested for Assault and Muir.
der of Woman,

WISHAW Lancashire, England, August
12.-As Pasta Liffey, a negro Snowman, who
had been arrested for assaulting and mur-
dering an aged woman, was being removed
to prison today he was surrounded by a
crowd Of miners and women who threat
ened to lynch him, and the police with
difficulty succeeded In getting him to jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-13
COL. coMsTocK INDICTED.
Noted Mine Owner Charged With Theft
of Bonds

BOSTON, August 12.-The Suffolk grand
jury today reported indictment against
Col. Henry w. Comstock. a mine owner and
promoter of Boston. on a charge of the
larceny of two 81 900 bonds from Mrs Cora
Frothngham of Atlantic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-13
AGRARIAN CRISIS SERIOUS.
Bourse to Be Closed Monday at Finan-
ciers' REQUEST

MADRID, August 12.-Telegrams received
here from Seville, Malaga and Cordova re
port that the agrarian crisis is becoming
increasingly serious.
At the request of financial houses here,
Senator UrZaiz minister of finance, has de-
cided to close the bourse next Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-13

States and 120 900 words cabled to Europe
and Japan The Russian messag ges to st.
Petersburg have gone over the French lines,
as they do not wish them to pass through
England on account of her alliance with
Japan. The japanese dispatches 10 Tokyo
have been sent by the Western Union to
San Francisco and thence via Manila to
japan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-13
BALL FOR MISS ROOSEVELT.
Notable, Brilliant Function at Manila
Last Night,

MANILA, August ia grand ball was
given tonight in the marble hall OF the
government house in honor OF Miss Alice
Roosevelt by the citizens Of Manila. 1t
was the most brilliant and elaborate func-
ton in the history Of the city.
Miss Roosevelt wore vice regal native
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-13
No Fever at Atlanta.

ATLANTA, August 12--Mayor Wood
ward received today an inquiry from Mo-
bile regarding the rumored existence OF
yellow fever in Atlanta. He has replied
vigorously denying the existence Of the dis
ease or any suspicion of 1t here. D.. J. p.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-13
Observations Last Night,

Many of the observers at the Wentworth
tonight recalled the fact that all the state
ments emanating from japanese sources
before the conference declared that Japan,
before consenting to take up the detailed
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CONTINUED on Third Page.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-08

The GOODNESS is credited to different
causes by different heavy thinkers of To-
cal fame A number declare that Belts
lost his grip on the public when he took
a stand for the railroads in a recent dis
furbance in the senate. Others claim that
it is Just the natural cussedness of the
people of the Seventeenth district and that
they would not be satisfied with Saint
John the Baptist for a senator Others,
who have given the case some deep
thought, attribute the drop of Belts stock
to the local senator's first alleged politi-
cal move. He was charged with aiding
and abetting f. Dumont Smith in hoat-
ing the ten-year marriage bill. While the
smoke Of this large, juicy jest was still
hanging over the land IKE a wet mother
hubbard over a frozen jimpsOn weed. the
senator from the Seventeenth was quoted
something like this: Il am in favor Of
the limited marriage law because I think
it will practically do away with divorce
This a rash statement, whether Mr..
Belts was guilty of making it or not. He
should know that DumOnt Smith IS the
only senator who could possibly monkey
with such a huzz-sa-W and escape with all
his fingers At any rate the senator is
under ban. Even the railroad attorneys,
II is alleged, realize that he is a dead one,
and request him to remain quiet. They
fear that any line of talk he could produce
would injure the cause. The jovial gem
tleman from North Topeka is a good
neighbor and q good Indian and all the
theories advanced by the investigators
look like counterfeit money to his friends.
They declare that he will come out Of IL
without losing any cuticle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-08
PERSIAN TALES.
Showing Kings Always Get the Best OF
It-Peasant and Corn Merchant

One day when the King was holding
audience and dealing out liberal hunks
of justice to all who called, Assam Ben
Hassan, the Peasant, appeared and
said:
.'Oh, Ruler of the Sun, the Moon. the
Stars and all things else on Earth or
above or below it, have come 10 thee
And thou shalt have it right off the
reel" was the reply. Go on and state
your case
1T is this, o. King. and may my
words melt your heart. I had 90 BUSH
els of corn to sell. I worked for weeks
to plant and hoe and reap I depended
on the sale of that corn to pay my
taxes buy me a pair of rubber boots
and get my old woman a new calico
dress"
son of toll, receive my praise. The
corn was finally ready for market. 1
suppose ?''
IN time I brought it to the city, O.,
King, and to the door of Ell Berb, the
corn merchant. He inspected it and Of
fered me the highest price, but I was
not to receive my pay until the NOR
row. When the morrow came FL Berb
smut in my corn, and that must take
half price Was that justice, o, Ru-
ler?''
And there was no smut in the
corn2"
NO more than there is on the end Of
your Royal nose
Never you mind my Royal nose, but
attend to the matter in hand. You have
demanded full pay of FL Berb. have
you?"
I have, but he firmly refuses"
rs he in the chamber"
He is" replied the corn merchant.
as he stood up. 20, Ruler of the EARTH
let me tell my side Of the story 'Tis
true that Assam Ben Hassan came to
me with his so bushels of corn, and tits
true that after inspecting a sample
pronounced the grain first class. But
when he had departed, o, King, I went
further with my inspection and then
discovered the smut. I claim that the
corn is worth only half price"
while I claim that tbs but trick
to cheat me- said the Peasant.
We have a case here that calls for
more than justice" replied the King.
1T calls for scientific research. OF
course, we all know that there is such
a thing as a smut in corn, but none of
US know what causes it. Is it germ?
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EVENTS Anu MIN
Distribution of Pie at Last Is
Underway.
Mr.. DOlley Wonders Where He
Comes In.
MIR. BELTS TROUBLES.
They Commenced in Early Days
Of Session.
His Friends Say He Will Come
Out All Right.

At last the distribution of pie is IN
der way. As may be noted upon exam
lining the last course, the pastry is not
a large one. and has to be cut in small
pieces to go around. A member of the
Faithful Few shoves his patent leath-
ers under the linen. pokes the serviette
under his collar button, and, in many
instances. grasps his knife firmly and
waits to be served. Along comes the
waiter with a tray bigger than a ten
spot, and about the center Of the same
IS a morsel of triangular shape. The
waiter tips the tray, and the fragment
does a toboggan slide into the plate of
the lurcher. But alas, it is too small
TO harpoon with a fork.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-08

employees of my gun factory. I can
also wiring them in as so much cash
when settling my poker debts at the
club. will, of course, do this with
the utmost cheerfulness. I'm only
sorry that I did not know of the bonds
before
That's straight talk, Abdul, and I
think I'll hold on to this proclamation
a few weeks longer. Drop in and see
a Teller whenever you are up this way.
1 always like to see any of the boys,
and you especially. We agree so well
on finance that it's a pity we don't
meet three or four times a week. By
by, Abdul. Come again soon. -
Copyright, 1905, by T. G. McClure.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-08

The introduction in the legislature
at Olympia of bill to repeal an act
now on the statutes reserving from
sale quarter section of land five
miles northwest of Ephata, in Doug
lass county, has caused the relating Of
wonderful stories of the medicinal
properties of Soap lake, a small body
OF water upon which the reserved
state land borders.
This lake is about two miles ling
says one writer. A recitation of what
can be accomplish for the afflicted
body by the use of the waters reads
like a patent medicine advertisement.
For instance: It viii cure scrofuIa
rheumatism. stomach troubles. kidney
diseases, corns and bunions stop fall
ING mar cure mango and take grease
spots out of clothes.
In fact, there seems to be no limit
TO what the waters of this lake will
accomplish ''if directions are fol-
The state lands bordering on the
axe We're reserved in 1901 by the leg
stature at the solicitation of residents
OF the county who were acquainted
with the wonderful properties of the
lake Since that time the fame of the
waters has spread. and there is a de-
mand for the purchase of an available
site on the lake for the purpose of
erecting a sanitarium.
A widow has a homestead on one
portion of the shore and has a we'll
within few feet of the lake shore
that furnishes pure, clear water. The
water in the lake has a very soapv
saline taste, not unlike that of epson
salts When the surface of the water
IS stirred by a breeze the waves churn
up foam and froth, which piles I'D on
the lee shore sometimes two feet
One of the principal salts in the
water is said to be found in no other
waters, SO far as known, with one ex
cepuon, and that is in one of the
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STATIONS.


EQUITY, record 2:231z pacing, 2:40 trotting
as a 2-year-old; trial, 2:o9A; sired by
Wicklfffe 2:S515, son of Geo Wilkes, 2:22:
dam Rivulet great brood mare), by Geo.
Wilkes, 2:22, second dam the granddam
of Nancy Hanks, 2:04- Handsome solid
bay stallion 151a hands high and weighs
100 pounds He is the best Wilkes horse
in Kansas He is the sire of Stella, 2.o94
Peerless, 2:1314: Happy Wilkes, 2:13; Miss
Sarah, 2:2I1z Agnes Eve, 2:241z; Joe Bal
dasaI, Fps, and Ironess, who viii trot in
2:11 this year and a host of fast and 3
wear dds He sires big handsome colts,
game race horses that both trot and pace.
They get the money at either gait if fast
enough: if not they sell for big prices as
carriage horses. VIII make the season on
the fair grounds at barn No. l. Service
for SIS to Insure or SO cash by the season
with return privileges. Always. a pleasure
to show stock GEO. F. PARISH.
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California $500 via Santa Fe.

During March and April tickets win
be sold to Los Angeles, San Francisco.
Portland, Seattle, Tacoma, and other
points in California and the Northwest
Through tourist car service at slight
additional cost Free chair cars am
the way and only three nights out to
the above points
Santa Fe all the way.
Write for 3terature-free for the
asking Address T. L. KING, G. p.
q T. A.. Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-08
HUMOR OF THE DAY.

Mistress" Mary, did you shake the
kitchen stove down before you went to
bed last night?" Maid='No. mem, I
was afraid il would burn the floor; but
me cousin, who came in to see me, gave
it few kicks. Boston Transcript
What do you think posterity will say
about you?" Well" answered Senator
Sorghum, 4 am not afraid of what pos
terity will say. People who are mean
enough to talk about a man behind his
back never WELD much influence -
Washington Star.
Bacon-"He says he doesn't owe for
a thing he wears between the crown of
his head and the soles of his two feet"
Why, he owes for the wig he
wears, and also for the shoes!'' well.
those things are outside of the territory
covered by his statement. ''-Yonkers
Statesman.
Teacher Crying to teach the mean
ing. of the long, hard word "phIeg-
matic")-"And when people take
every thing easily. we say they are
what?" Little Johnnie Briteboi-
''Kleptomaniacs.' '-Baltimore Amer
lean.
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THE KING AND THE BANKER.


One day the King sent for the prin-
cipal banker in his capital city and
when the magnate of finance had come
into his presence he was greeted with:
My dear Abdul-Kadir, you may re-
member that 1 issued some Royal bonds
about three months ago-bonds secured
by first lien on the kitchen utensils
in the palace2 I expected them to go
off like hot cakes at five per cent above
par, but you fnanciers don't seem to
want them at any price Canst tell me
why they drag?"
Not unless 1 am privileged to speak
Go right ahead and tell me all about
it. have sent for you to have a
heart-to-heart talk"
Then. Your Majesty. let me say that
enough
mot good enough? 1t includes all
the pots and pans in the kitchen.
Ayei it takes in even the Royal coffee
three times the loan
But will your majesty kindly re-
member that all your kitchen utensils
have first and second mortgage on
would get nothing at ALL
"Oh, see. I had forgotten about
those other little transactions. NY
honor is pledged with the bonds, how
ever. Do not the financiers trust to
the honor of their king?'
We'll, yes, your majesty but it has
so happened that several little cash
transactions have been utterly forgot
ten by you Your kingly honor is all
right, but money talks. you know"
Il see, Abdul-Kadir-I ssee and
thank you, and we viii say no more
about it I am just about to issue a
royal proclamation in regard to
Egyptian bonds and perhaps you
would like to read it. I forbid the
buying and selling Of any more of
them in my realm
You cannot mean it, o, ruler!'
But do. After next week the
man who deals in Egyptians will lose
his head"
But they are at a premium. your
majesty
yes. ten per cent I believe
And the six per cent interest is
''Sure as shooting
And the bankers of this country
have millions invested"
I hear they have You see, my
friend, I don't want to unset the
finances of this or any other country.
but want those bonds of mine to
move along at par It's rather a
snirch on me that they drag. If YOU
can think of any way to get a hump
on them shall be glad to hear
of it."
20 Ruler began Abdul, after do
ing two or three minutes hard think
ing and wondering how he would feel
without a head on him. Think 4
have discovered a way"
Good boy-let's have it,
Ill take the $4,000 still on your
hands and send the gold within an
hour, and win work them OF on the