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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06

The Constitution Is now the topic May
we not expect somebody to rise up and pro-
pose general overhauling. so to speak. OF
that great instrument? Such proposition
would be IN temper with the times.
A convention Is now in session at Des
Moines Iowa, which, with other things.
is asked to consider the question OF Con-
sttutional amendment providing Tor the
election of senator's by direct vote There
Is no issue more popular. In the matter OIL
an income tax the President hopes To see
one imposed, even II it is necessary 10
amend the Constitution for the purpose.
Then there are two amendments Whlch lor
some years have practically been dead let
tiers, and many of those who have maoe
them so, encouraged by the success OF their
actions favor the repeal of the Two meas
ures which grew out of the civil war. Gov.
Vardaman OF Mississippi is candidate LOT
the Senate on that platform. Here are
three propositions occupying considerable
attention, and there are others.
Our chart Of national government taken
as a whole, Is, as we all believe, the great
est instrument of the kind eyer devised.
There were giants in the days of its con-
struction. But 1t is a fact that some OF the
men most prominent in the work were far
whether it would serve very long. Were
they now to revisit these American
scenes of their activity, century and more
after their departure, and find the compact
not only still In existence, but, with the
aid of a few amendments, serving eighty
millions Of people occupying an empire
reaching from ocean to ocean, they would
greatly marvel, and find themselves re-
corded among those who in some things
bulded better than they knew
new constitution for a state is no I'M
usual thing Many of the states have held
conventions and revised the. work upon
which they embarked. Their growth, the
changes brought about by progress ana
inventions. and the general influence or
new times had made a new charter not
only advisable but necessary. What had
commonwealth in pioneer conditions now
needed alteration and enlargement; and in
every instance public expectation was salts
factorily met. Basic principles were all
retained. and no difficulty was encountered
in making new provisions conform to them
The country as whole has grown mucn
more rapidly than any of the states, and
feels the pressure of It's new conditions and
obligations in a number of directions. 1t
would not be surprising therefore If. now:
that amending the Constitution Is so widely
discussed, first about one thing and then
another a movement should take shape
for a general discussion of the whole ques-
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
The Balance Sheet.

Secretary Shaws report is document
which must arouse the qualification of the
entire country. Its showing of the financial
condition of the country is little short of
anna ing. Everybody knew the country had
been prosperous during the past fiscal year.
but few outside OF the inner circles of
financial administration have realized how
prosperous II was. A political business or
ganization such as the United States which
can show a balance on its books OF SIS, 500, =
800 for one year. besides taking care OF a
great debt and maintaining vast public
works. is undeniably blessed with good
times and good management. Its showing
of good management is the more striking
from the assurance that unless the unex-
pected happens the surplus in the federal
treasury at the close of tn present fiscal
year will be approximately slS COG, 900.
This country bought enough goods abroad
during the past fiscal year to turn 500. 00O.-
600 into the treasury in customs duties. a
tremendous showing of plenty and conf
dence. Meanwhile the internal revenue
taxes increased heavily. One of the surest
signs of substantial prosperity is the i'm
mense store of gold in the treasury, $S71,-
sos, 500. not only unprecedented in the
United States. but without example in the
world today. This means that the United
States has In store the richest reserve Of
the basic money metal now possessed by
any power. The significance of this showing
can not be overestimated. 1t puts the United
States in the forefront of the nations as q
factor in the worlds trade. 1t must be
reckoned with in all International financial
transactions.
1t is this fact which renders even more
urgent than before the establishment of
conditions which will provide a sufficiently
elastic currency in this country. enabling
the United States to supply enough money
for the needs OF its commercial and indus
trial activities without having to dra NJ nnon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
The Hunting Season.
From the New York Evening Post.


Seventy -four slain by gunfire IL the rec
ord of the shooting season, which lasts just
about as long as the foot ball season. OF
these victims most were actually shot at,
their rustlin8 In the bushes being taken for
that Of deer. No Intelligent comment on
this chapter of accidents 10 possible without
knowing whether the homicides were green
hands. afflicted with an acute form OF buck
fever, or seasoned sportsmen caught of
their guard. The former seems most likely
to be the case. However that be, hunting
for deer must stin count as an extra-haz-
ardous pursuit, and the recurrence OF these
tragedies of the woods year after year sug-
gests that the state may yet have to insti-
tute tests for the use OF a gun. as 1t does
for the handling Of a motor car. Mean
while It cannot be too emphatically said
that the sportsman who under any circum-
stances will shoot at a noise is guilty Of
criminal carelessness. Unhappily the law
hardly reaches the emergency, for no one
ever classes himself in the great roster OF
gun-bearng fools until he has ported his
manor, as in several cases this year, his
woman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
APPRECIATION

I like to hear 'em ta1kin'
Bout the things that ought to be;
There's never any balkin'
In their speeches-no Stree.
l take delight in yiewin'
Their valor in debate;
don't know what they're dom,
But the conversations great.
It's most invigoraun'
To read their words sublime.
To hear EN- permeatin'
The corridors of time:
To have applause or laughter
Come ripplin' through each line;
I don't know what they're after.
But the Conversations fine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
DowieisIn.
From the Chicago Chronicle.

convince the disciples of DIR. Dowie that he
was crazy. Nearly everybody in this com
munfty came to that conclusion years ago
when he first announced that he was the
reincarnation of the Prophet Elijah and
when he was subject to paroxysms OF
groundless rage and uncomfortable vituper-
alton In spite of all this his admirers sttA
when he imagined himself delivering q fu-
neral address over a deceased military hero.
Perhaps his disciples also are "a little
queer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06

After 1t has been demonstrated by Oyster
Bay and other rural communities how easy
It is for a town to become famous. Wash
ington will surely refrain from putting on
airs because OF the people of official promi-
nence who reside here for time. Wash
ington fortunately has a large number OF
all-the-y year, round institutions upon which
to bestow interest and pride, which need
not fuctuate with the seasons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
SHOOTING STARS.
Ill-Managed Applause.

1.-The applause in this theater doesn't
seem to DO as loud and spontaneous as 1t
used to- said the theatric star. rs the
audience cold?"
NO" answered the manager; I'VE have
had to employ some new and inexperienced
ushers."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
Hope Deferred.

I know the rose will bloom again,
I know the butterfly
Will f1aunt once more across the plain
His beauties to mine eye. - b.
I know this world in springtime's glow
This mien severe will doff,
But ere that time what tons OF snow
Well have to shovel of!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06

Every now and then some New Yorker
makes objection to street sounds that irri-
tate him. 1t is strange how anybody in
the great city should be able to pick out his
particular aversion In noises from the gen.
eral confusion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
A Theory.

do you believe there is any chance Of
war with Japan" asked the diplomat.
NO" answered the Californian: 1.-The ia
panese will hardly want to fight US until
we have educated them little more fully
in modern methods that will enhance their
hopes Of success"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06

It seems unreasonable to suppose that
railway men. who are the greatest travellers
of all. would be willfully negligent about
guarding against dangers from which they
are no more immune than ordinary pas
SenGerS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
Safer.

do you think flying machine would be
safer than the ordinary means Of exploring
the arctic regions"
Much safer" answered the inventor. ut
would be likely to break down before the
party got as far as usual from civilization"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06

baby monkey at the zoo in Peoria, Ill.
has been named Caruso. 1t looks like a
rather unfair procedure. neither Mr.. Caruso
nor the infant being In a position to pro-
test.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
Standard OILS Day OF Reckoning.

How are the mighty fallen! John D.
Rockefeller. richest man in the world, I'M
der indictment at the hands of an Ohio
grand jury! The march of public opinion,
the publication of the national atmosphere
the popular determination to follow wrong
doing to its logical punishment the grow
ing feariessness of wealth and position and
power as such: these are well illustrated
In the haling of the country's richest man
to the bar Of common justice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06

As an admirer Of large families the Presi-
dent should lose no opportunity to discour-
age the trusts which control food products
and permit housekeeping to become so ex-
penSiye.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06

OIn order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence. letters to TIE star
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the ofics, but simply 70
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or 1usa-
ness Departments, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06

Dr. Dowie's friends deny that his mind
Is weak. 1t would be rather a reflection on
to admit that weak-minded
man could secure so large a following.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06

The news from Madrid assures the car
that all the terrorist talent is not concen-
trated in st. Petersburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
Keen Them Busy.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
Congressman who expect to be able to sit
around during the present term and let
well enough alone" are likely to discover
that their seats may be heavily electrified
by the pressure Of q button in the White
House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06

Kipling says the Americans have never
forgiven him for surviving his illness in
New York city. This sounds almost like
wall from the Down and Out Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06

About the only point the Presidents mes
sage entirely overlooked Is the desirability
of people getting promptly to work on their
Christmas shopping.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06

Gillette finds. to his great disappointment,
that bouquets and mash notes have no in
fuence with jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06

Members of Congress have been greeting
one another most cordially. But that Is no
sign that they will listen to one another's
speeches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
Carnegie and Slang.

From the New York World.
Andrew Carnegie told the students of ''Old
Nassau" that II his mother could have
chosen a college Tor him ut would have
been Princeton, dead sure" Is Mr.. Carnegie
now turning his attention to simplifed
slang?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
A Lemon.

What Is meant when you refer to some
person as a lemon?"
1T usually means" said Miss Cayenne,
that he has a sour disposition and yell
low streak"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06

The Presidents deliberate method Of
making his Panama report is calculated to
rebuke the correspondents who were SO
anxious to rush their copy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06
Simpliaed Yelling

From the Charleston News and Courier.
If Pro-. Brander Matthews and the Presi-
dent would order the colleges to simplify
yelling everybody would be happy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06

Many politicians would perhaps be more
Interested In San Francisco's educational
system II the Japanese vote in this country
were larger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06

1t cannot be denied that Senator Depew
is the worlds greatest optimist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-06

From the New Orleans Times Democrat.
There will evidently be no such thing as q
wreckiess railroad until the reckless train
man IL abolished.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-20
NO SALARIES FOR
POLITICIANS.

= The salaries of city employees who
have spent time supposed to be devoted
to Office work in delving in politics,
either for themselves or their friends,
Is to be investigated by Auditor Hor-
ton, who has in view an assault on the
city salary roll for the present month
in case certain charges which have been
brought to his attention can be shown
to be true.
Auditor Horton said yesterday that
he was in receipt of complaints that
many of the city's appointive employees,
including clerks and minor officials in
several departments of the city govern
ment. have been spending time stolen
from Office hours in working politics,
and that work in the particular depart
ments has suffered as a result of negli-
gence The charter specially provides
that no salaries shall be paid to ap-
pointive employees for work not actual
ly done, and that all time devote dto
other purposes shall be deducted from
the salaries of such employees.
The meaning of the charter is per-
fectly plain said Auditor Horton yes
terday, and leaves no doubt as TO the
course to be pursued. Tt is clear that
the Auditor must examine under oath
all employees of the city in case the
manner Of their performance Of their
duties is questioned. / have been CIV
en- to understand that laxity in this di-
rection has occurred in several depart
ments, and in view,of the present con-
ditions of the city's finances, with
teachers. f1remen and policemen laid
off from duty because the city has no
funds with which to pay their salaries,
1T is not right that others should be
allowed to draw salaries from the city
for clerical work and spend the time
supposed to be devoted to such work
in doing politics.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-20
RAILROAD IN OPERATION TO
RICH NEVADA COPPER MINES
f. M. Smith Completed Last Seventy
Five Miles of Tonopah and Tide
water Line ON October is.

Five Miles of Tonopah and Tide
water Line ON October 15.
The Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad
on which construction was commenced
one year ago by F. M. Smith, began its
business existence on October Is, when
both freight and passenger tariffs were
issued.
This line will open a rich mineral
country in Eastern California and
Southern Nevada Seventy-five miles
have been built and are now in oper-
alton.
The road starts from Ludlow, on the
terminal is Bullfrog, which will be
reached early next spring.
The freight rate is placed on a basis
that will enable the merchants of this
city to supply a section of country
which has hitherto been in the hands
of Salt Lake jobbers.
The road will undoubtedly do a big
business, as 1T passes through one OF
the richest mining districts in the
world. F. NJ. Smith undertook its con-
struction in order to more easily and
less expensive1y handle the products OF
his borax mines.
This is not the only business the
owners of the line expect, for it not
only taps the Death Valley country
but also the rich territory known as
the Greenwater district.
Schwab and Heinze have lately made
large purchases In this section. as also
has John w. Brock, president of the
Tonopah road 1t is reported that this
part of the country has copper mines
that are unequaled for richness, and
which will give the road a handsome
revenue
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-20
EXPLAIN RISE IN
PRICE OF MILK
Dairymen Say It Is Due to
Raise in Drivers Wages
and Incidental Expenses

The raising Of the price of milk from
S1-3 to 10 cents quart after Novem-
ber 1 was explained in statement is
sued yesterday upon the conclusion of
a meeting of the Dairymen's Asso-
citation. The statement declares that
the price of horsefeed has doubled, sta
BILE rents been increased and the sal
aries of drivers advanced about 20 per
cent.
new wage scale adopted by the as
sociation provides that retail drivers
shall be paid $50 and ferry drivers
s75 month. These increases, 1t is ex-
planned, have to be made to retain the
drivers and prevent them from takin g
advantage Of the numerous opportuni-
ties for other employment. The matter
of the daylight delivery OF milk insisted
on by the drivers Is still in allegiance.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-20
nObLEMAN' s LOVE
LEADS To JAIL.
Pretty Stenographer Whom
He Thought His Affinity
Cold to His Entreaties
HE LEADS DUAL LIFE
-'She was just a little different
From the others that I knew"

-GEoRGE ADE
A brick-cleaner by day and a society
man occupying finely appointed apart
ments at night, Anthony Glebb, claim
ing to be a Russian nobleman. who
chases away ennui by living a life of
strange contrasts, was arrested yester-
day for annoying Miss Vera Parr,
pretty stenographer employed by the
City Realty Company.
Glebb became enamored of Miss Parr
a month ago. She was returning to
work after luncheon when he passed
her on the street.
from all other young women I had
ever met" the nobleman explained to
the police. She was new, compelling
the unique. l followed her, tried to
talk with her, but she became fright
ened and ran away. admit every
thing. / have been writing her letters
since-have rarely let a day pass with
out sending her assurance of my un-
a1terable affection"
The letters finally got to be too many
for Miss Parr and she sought relief
from ]. r. Sloane, also OF the City
Realty Company, who notified the po-
lice.
The police, when they arrested Glebb,
were astonished at the magnifcence of
mis- apartments at 2257 Geary street
and had a hard time in believing his
story that he was employed as a brick
cleaner at a salary of $2.25 a day.
His philosophy of existence, as ex-
planned by himself, made them con-
clude that he was not sane, and they
sent him to the Central Emergency
Hospital. The Board of Insane Ex-
aminers is holding Glebb for observa-
ton. He says he came to San Fran
cisco after the fire lie is tall, good
looking, and a fluent talker.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-20

Education In an effort to compel it to
sign the warrants for salary in ar
rears. Should this fail, a "walkout" of
the teachers is predicted.
Altogether the teachers feel that the
new schools should not be rebuilt out
of their salaries and that the falling
off in the attendance this year will
mean legitimate cut in their compen-
sation next year. The executive COM
mittee that will make the report COM
prises DR.. Margaret Mahoney, chair
man; Robert Mann, Madison Babcock
and C. w. Moores The meeting will
begin at 10 o'clock sharp, and only
teachers and principals are asked to at
tend.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-20
WORK of METHODTsTs.

SAN JOSE, Oct. Discrimination of
character constituted the principal
business at the third days session Of
the Methodist church conference of the
Pacific district. The missionary an
niversary was held this evening, the
address being delivered by Bishop At
kins. The conference of the Woman's
Foreign Missionary Society was held
this afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-20
DEATH OF MRS. MARY e. HOWE.

Mrs. Mary z. Howe, for the last
seven years q clerk in the Customs
Surveyors Office, was taken with a
stroke of paralysis last Thursday and
did at G o'clock g. m, on the next day.
She had been in poor health for year,
but attended faithfully to her duties at
the Cuetom-house until closing time
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-20
SENDS TWO CHECKS TO
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Warehouse Company Shows Substantial
Appreciation of Efforts to Extin-
guish Flames In It's Building.

guish Flames In It's Building.
At yesterdays meeting Of the Fire
Commissioners two checks for $3.50
each were received frorl the Haslett
Warehouse Company, one to be applied
to the Widows and orphans fund of the
Fire Department and the other to be
divided among firemen who helped to
extinguish a fire in one OF the COM
pany's warehouses recently. Ine checks
We're accepted with thanks
M. Flanagan, tillerms of truck 8, had
his name put on the book of merito-
rious conduct for his gallant rescue Of
Rev. Father Cleary at fire III the
priests house of Sacred Heart Church.
Father Cleary was cut off in room
by the flames, when Flanagan rushed
in and carried him to a place OF safety.
The bid Of the H. Worthington Com
pany to furnish pump Tor Sflo Tor
the testing of hose was accepted.
Lieutenant w. Everson was fined four
days pay for dereliction of duty
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-20

MINISTER TO TALK ON SAN FRANCISCO.
Alameda. Oct. 1e.-The Rev. P. c. McFarlane
Of the First Christian Church will at the ser
vice TO be held Sunday evening, deliver ser
the subject, What is the matter with
San Francisco?"
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-20
ALLFerD pupc

ALLEGED BURGLAR ARRAIeNED.-oak-
land, Oct. 19.--L. w. White a negro. who was
arrested for an alleged attempt to force his
way into room in the Pullman House In West
Oakland. was arraigned this morning In De
partment of the Police Court. His preliminary
examination was set for October 20
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-20

Fountain pens, stationery, cutlery,
magazines and leather goods at Schlue-
ter & Pollexfens. 7S7 Market st. Side
walks now laid
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-20
Teachers Displeased at
Treatment by Officials.

<rT THINK the action of the
teacher. in holding meet
ings and criticising their
superiors shows q lack of dis
cipline, and think the members
of the board would not be doing
wrong In enforcing respect from
them. If were a member of the
Board of Education I would Ia
vor reduction In the teaching
force, and In making this reduce
tion think would begin by
letting out the committee from
the opposing teachers."--Acting
Mayor Gallagher.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-20

GOLD FOR CAEApA.-New York, Oct 10
The sum Of 81 900. 900 in gold was withdrawn
from the United States Subtreasury today. pre-
sumably for shipment to Canada.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-20

last Wednesday She was a daughter
of Martin Kelly. a well-known poll
tician.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-20

Murine Eye Remedy is a Tonic
for the Auto Eye. .
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-20

feld. Oct, 1e.-Thugs entered the residence Of
DR.. A. +. Shafer and emptied several purses
containing small OF money last night.
The thieves overlooked much valuable jewelry
and large OF money.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-20

rf"HE teachers of San
francisco want 1T dis
a tinctIy understood that
members of the Board of Eduea-
tion are not welcome at the in
dignation meeting today. The
meeting is to be held under the
auspices of the teachers. The
hall has been procured by the
teachers for the teachers, and
interference from what they re-
gard as incompetents is not de-
sired. Two letters have been
sent to Acting Mayor Gallagher,
and we protest against his un-
gentIemanly and discourteous
conduct i'm ignoring them."-Vice
Principal Babcocl.