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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-20
Winners of Prizes.

Winners of Prizes.
Boating and Canoeing" was the
subject of The Sunday Stars anna
teur Photographic contest for last
week. The prizes were awarded as
follows:
First Prize, $500;
H B. Homer, 1907 18th street
northwest-Comfort.
Second Prize, $500:
Adrian Sizer, Colorado building
Resting in the Shade.
Third Prize, $500:
Louis F. c. HeintZ, 142 A street
Observation-Disclosures Mirror.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-20

The loss OF the London IN the bay of
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-02-21
WILLIAM ]. BRYAN ON JAPAN SCHOOLS

all of its departments 1t has some 5000
students.
| have already referred in a for
mer article of the Keio Gijuku, the
college founded by Mr.. Fukuzawa.
The attendance here Is not so large
as at Waseda, but the institution has
had an illustrious career and ex-
erts wide influence upon the coun-
try. / visited both of these colleges
and never addressed more attentive
or responsive audiences. As English
is taught in all the middle schools,
colleges and universities, the stu
dents are able to follow a speech in
that language without an interpreter.
The state university at Toxic in
cludes six departments, law, medicine
and engineering courses being provid-
ed, as well as courses in literature,
science and agriculture. The total
number of students enrolled at this
university is about $500. The ma
tional university at Kyoto has three
faculties, law, medicine and science,
the last named including engineering;
the attendance at this university is
between 500 and 700. In the states
of Choshu and Satsuma there are
higher schools supported by funds
given by former feudal lords of those
states.
The education of girls is not neg
lected, although as a rule the girls do
not go as far in their studies as the
L..
schools and 10 high schools for girls,
besides the Peeress' school and sew
eral private institutions. The Wom-
ans university of Toxic, situated near
Waseda college and under the pat
ronage of Count Okuma, has had a
phenomenal career. Established only
five years ago 1t has now an ENROLL
several new buildings.
There are also a number of mis-
sionary schools and colleges. The
Presbyterians support three boarding
schools for boys and IL for girls, be-
sides 10 day schools: the total attend
ance at these schools is nearly 1900.
The Congregationalists have a
number Of schools. the largest, Do
shisha college at Kyoto, being the
largest and most influential Christian
institution In Japan. l had the pleas
ure of visiting both this college and
Kyoto university.
The Methodsts have IS boarding
| schools and 10 day schools, with to-
tai attendance of nearly 5000. Their
| college at Kobe is very promising
| instirution.
The Baptists have theological
| seminary, an academy five boarding
schools for girls and eight day schools
with total attendance of nearly l.
600. The Episcopal church has also
taken an important part in educa-
| tional work, while the Catholics (who
were on the ground first) have over
so seminaries, schools and orphan
ages, with an attendance of some
| 5000.
The japanese government supports
more than 25,0t0 primary schools at
tended by more than 100000 boys
and girls; It supports more than $50
middle schools, with an attendance
of nearly 100000. While less than
per cent of the primary students
enter the middle school. more than
10 per cent of the middle school stu
dents enter the higher colleges.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-02-21
UNIQUE FEATS.
Odd Physical Tricks That. People
Here and There Can Do.

Odd Physical Tricks That People
Here and There Can Do.
A group Of travelling men were dis
cussing unique feats and physical
tricks that people here and there
can do.
Il know Chicagoan," said one,
'who can whistle tune and hum its
accompaniment at the same time. He
whistles through fat, not through the
usual round hole, and the deep, musical
accompaniment together with the shrill
sweetness of the whistle makes a
mighty attractive thing to hear"
II knew barber" said the second
drummer, "who had unique way Of
cracking nuts. He would place a nut
between the back of his head and a
stone or brick wall, and then he would
give himself sharp rap on the fore
head with his fist The nuts would
crack open every time"
IA Manayunk man." said the third,
"can give his head jerk that turns
back his eyelids. He has to turn them
down again with his fingers. This is
an ugly feat, and I'm glad it is rare"
81 knew at school," said the fourth
drummer, "a boy named Bucky Ad-
ans who could play tunes by swapping
his fingers. The thumb and first two
fingers of each hand would work away
busily, and forth would come the clear
est, sweetest, faintest music. l used to
sit with Bucky Adams, and many a
tedious school session would he make
shorter and pleasanter with this odd
gift. New York Press.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-02-21

Following is a comprehensive re-
view OF Japan's excellent school sys-
tenn, from William ]. Bryan's last
letter from that country. Mr.. Bry-
an says: 'Gt~Nlri 2'lgv
Back of Japan's astonishing prog
ress along material lines lies her
amazing educational development.
Fifty years ago but few of her people
could read or write: now considerably
less than 10 per cent would be classe d
as illiterate. 1t is difficult to conceive
of such transformation taking place
almost within a generation.
The prompt adoption of western
methods and the rapid assimilation
of western ideas gives indubitable
proof of the pre-existence of vital
national germ. A pebble dropped
into soil, however rich, and culti-
waited no matter how carefully gives
back no response to the rays of the
springtime sun. Only the seed which
developed by light and warmth and
care. Japan had within her the vital
spark, and when the winter of her
isolation was passed, her latent ener-
gies burst forth In strong and sturdy
growth.
Her sons, ambitious to know the
world, scattered themselves through
out Europe and America and having
laden themselves with new ideas re-
turned like bees to the hive. In this
way Japan constantly gained from
every quarter and her educational sys-
TEN Is modelled after the best that the
ages have produced. She has her
primary schools for boys and girls,
attendance being compulsory, and
below these in many places there are
kindergarten schools. The middle
schools in which the boys and girls
are separated, take up the course of
instruction where the primary schools
leave off.
Then follow the universities, of
which there are seven under the con-
troll of the government Besides
these there are In the cities institu-
tions known as higher commercial
SCHOOLS, Wnlcn comDine general In
struction with such special studies as
are taught in our commercial col
leges.
There are also a number OF normal
schools for the training of teachers
In addition to the schools and colleges
established and conducted by the gov
ernment. there are number founded
by individuals and societies. The
largest of these Is Waseda college.
founded and still maintained by
Count Okuma, the leader of the pro-
gressive party. 1t is adjoining the
home of the count and is built upon
land which he donated. DR.. Hatoya-
ma, at one time speaker of the ma
tional house of representatives, who
holds a degree from Yale college, Is
the official head of the institutions in
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-02-21
MEXICAN CENTRAL BOND ISSUE.
VIII BE Used to RcfunI and Make
IMPROVEMENTS.

New York, Feb. 21.-Negotiations
have been concluded FOR the sale of
an issue of Mexican Central bonds,
the proceeds of which are to be used
to refund the existing 1-2, and 6
per cent bonds and note and to pro-
vide funds for the development OF the
railroad property.
No exact figures have as yet been
given out, but 1t is un 1erstood that
the issue will amount 20 100000, 600
to S30,00O,00O. The roaj'3 collateral
trust mortgage of 4 1-2 per cent
bonds. amounting to S10,0O0,000 are
due in February, 1907. y similar
amount in collateral trust notes At 6
per cent is due in January, 1907. Two
issues of per cent equipment bonds
are outstanding, one for $3.50, 600. due
April 1917, the other for Si5O,U0o,
due October, 1919 The refunding %
these securities would neceSsitate the
raising of at least $21, 100000.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-02-21
Pure Olive OIL.

If olive oil congeals in freezing
weather, it is sign that it is adulter-
ated with lard. Very few bottles of 80
called olive oil will stand this simple
test-in fact, we seldom get the pure
thing, and, If we did, the chances are
that we could not eat it. At least, that
was the experience once upon time Of
one woman who used great deal Of
mayonnaise dressing upon her table
and had supposed that she dotted on
olive oil. An Italian friend bestowed
upon her flask Of the peculiarly green
fluid. To her surprise, not one of her
family, herself included, could bear its
taste. There was a tang to it which
showed them that they had never eaten
olive oil before and that they never
wanted to eat it again. So they gave
the flask away.-New York Telegram.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-02-21

friend, alluding to an incident occa-
stoned by one of his articles in Punch:
al thought over the confounded matter
in the railroad and wrote instantly on
arriving here a letter of contrition and
apology to Henry Taylor for having
made what l see now was a fiippant
and offensive allusion to Mrs. Taylor. /
am glad l have done it. l am glad
that so many people whom have been
thinking bigoted and unfair and un-
just toward me have been right and
that have been wrong, and my mind
is an immense deal easier"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-02-21
A HEARTY LAUGH.


y II Blessing, This Rsflex Of Suns
shiny Soul.
The cold, chilling atmosphere which
sometimes pervades reception or 9TH
er social gathering is often entirely
dissipated by the hearty, ringing laugh
ter of some simple, genuine soul wuo
is bubbling over with fun. The stiff
ness and constraint which a minute
esfgEs ,sa embarrassed b tee Xh2le COM
paf1y are relieved as If by magic.
There is something in genuine, spon-
taneous humor which removes all re-
straint, scatters embarrassment, re-
lieves tension and YIELDS souls together
as no Introduction or conversation can.
1t puts the shy at ease, dissipates pref
udice, gives confidence to the timid and
reassures the shrinking soul. The
CHEEKY smile or the spontaneous laugh
awakens sympathy and arouses feel
ings of friendliness. 1t seems to melt
all barriers.
Oh, what riches live in a sunny soul!
What a blessed heritage is a sunny
face, to be able to fling out sunshine
wherever one goes, to be able to scat
ter the shadows and to tighten sorrow
laden hearts, to have power to SEND
cheer into despairing souls through
sunny and radiant heart And ir,
haply, this heritage is combined with
a superb manner and exquisite per-
sonality, no money wealth can com
pare with its value.
This blessing is not very difficult of
acquisition, for a sunny face is but a
reflection Of warm, generous heart.
The sunshine does not appear first
upon the face, but in the soul. The
glad smile that makes the face radiant
is but glimpse Of the souls sunshine.
%. S. Marden in Success Magazine.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-02-21
MEASURE HAS FAILED.
Oversight Inyalidates Anti-Pass Law
Now Before the People.

Some little excitement was raised
around the state capitol yesterday
when it was discovered that the anti
pass bill filed under initiative petit
ton by Mr.. U'Ren of the Peoples
Power league. and which will take its
place upon the ballot as No. 316-3l7.
is without the enacting clause, "Be
it enacted by the people of the state"
which is prescribed by the constitu-
tional amendment under which this
and other laws were initiated, says the
Salem Statesman.
Should the supreme court hold to
the opinion written by Justice Strahan
as reported in II Oregon 365-374 in
State VS.. Wright and Harris, any bill
without the enacting clause could not
be law, hence majority vote for
it at the polls in its present form
would avail nothing. Nor can it be
amended now, as the bill must stand
in the same form in which it was
signed by the petitioners.
1t is mistaken, however to say that
it cannot be submitted d to vote. Sec
retary of State Dunbar has no judi
cial power to declare its form legal
or illegal, his duty being to submit it
in the form in which it is presented
to him, provided he is satisfied that
the required number of legal voters
have signed the petitions.
The other bills submitted by petit
tion for new laws are provided with
enacting clauses, but the amendments
to the constitution which have been
initiated are all without it and there
is a question whether it is necessary
in such cases. There seems to be no
distinction in the initiative and ref
erendum amendment to the constitu-
tion between measures for new laws
and measures for amending the con-
stitution, and should the courts hold
that the same rules would govern,
then all the constitutional amend
ments now proposed would fail by
reason of the absence of an enacting
clause.
1t is possible that the courts may
hold that so long as the sovereign will
of the people is expressed all defects
in manner of submission or other de-
tails would be cured. Yet such de-
cision by the courts would breed
carelessness and undlgested legisla-
ton.
No matter which way the decision
goes, 1t is safe to say that the be gin
ming of endless legal turmoil is here
with the advent of law-making by
initiative.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-02-21
A Great Idea.

"My new play is sure to make hit"
said the great actress. 1T gives me an
opportunity to display twenty new
gowns"
"Gracionsw exclaimed her friend
How many actsT'
"Only four, but in one of them the
scenes at a dressmaksr's.~-Phila
phia Press.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-02-21

Mrs. Della Anthony, of Bridger
Mont, wife of rancher, has faller
heir to s2,06N, 900, her part of a Bal
timore estate left by her grandfather
who leased 100 acres along the Bal.
timore water front for 80 years. The
lease has Just ran out and the heirs
have sold the 1s0 acres for $50, ,000,.
900.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-02-21
Frightfully Burned.

Chas. W. Moore, a machinist, of
Ford City, Pa, had his hand fright
fully burned in an electrical furnace.
He applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve
with the usual result: "a quick and
perfect cure" Greatest healer on
earth for Burns, Wounds, Sores, Ecze-
ma and Piles. 25c at Tallman & Co. g
and Brock & McComas, druggists,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-02-21

As to the great and commanding tai.
ents, they are the gift Of Providence
In some way unknown to us. They rise
where they are least expected. They
fail when everything seems disposed to
produce them, or at least to call them
lorth.-Burke.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-02-21

at a point mile back from Port Cls-.
ia, and ground will be broken early
neXe summer. 1t will be one of the
largest and best equipped smelters in
the country and will give employment
to a large number of men.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-02-21

They never grippe or sicken, but
cleanse and strengthen the stomach,
liver and bowels. This is the univer-
sal verdict of the many thousands who
use Dewitt's Little Early Eisers.
These famous little pills relieve head
ache. constipation, biliousness, jaun-
dice, torpid liver, saliow complexion,
etc. Try Little Early Risers. Tall
man & Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-02-21
To Build Gigantic Smel;cr.

San Francisco, Cal, Feb. 21.-The
Guggenheims and Rockefellers,
through their recently formed Ameri-
can Smelters Securities company, have
decided to build $3,5OO,OO0 smelter
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-02-21

The loss of life and property in
Switzerland from snowslides during
the past year has been greater than
during any one year since 1856.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-02-21
Evolution,

There Is an old proverb that man
becomes what he eats"
"Then I suppose all the cannibah
will be missionaries in time."-Clevt.
land Leader.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-02-21

Philosophy does not regard pedigreA
she did not receive Plato as q noolA
but made him so.-seneca.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-02-21

The world likes a winner, but lovei
good loser.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-21
M'AN0REWS DlVORC E.
1t at Last Reaches Trial Stage in Dis
trict Court.

The McAndrews, husband and wife,
who have been in the limelight the
greater portion of the time for the
past twelve or eighteen months, are
again airing their troubles in the dis
trfct court When the divorce suit
was commenced about a year ago the
custody of the child was awarded to
the father Then the legal squabble
began which resulted in the court TAX
ing the child from its father and re
turning 1t to the mother. Closely fol
lowing this change some thing similar
to a kidnapping occurred. put the
mother and child were reunited by q
decree of the court and since that time
the child has been with its mother.
The case this morning is a hearing
for divorce In which the wife IS the
plaintiff and the testimony has been
as varied as the vagaries of diseased
mind. A conclusion can not be ar
rived at from the testimony so far pro-
duced, though it seems that the trou-
BILE antedateS the marriage when the
family of Martin McAndrews objected
to his marriage on account or their
differences religiously- She Joined the
Catholic church of which her husband
was a member and to offset this ne
agreed to forego his beer and whisky.
The testimony of Mrs McAndreWs'
witnesses prove that she IS the per-
sonihcatio2 ef goodness and al that
should be expected as a model wffe,
while her husband has s'the devil in
his eyes all of the time His wit
nesses swear to about the same thing
excepting that they substitute the
name of the defendant for that of the
plaintiff and tell of a temper which
justified her husband taking a drink
now and then If not oftener.
The evidence so far produced is of
that contra dictory nature so common
in family qua rrels where the family is
divided and if a judge or any one else
can make a clear decision he is en-
titled to the 50 larry which he receives
many times over The case will not
be completed until late this evening
and possiblY tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-21

convicted under a test case; under cir
cumstances which determine the validi-
ty OF certain laws. Burfon's conviction
was the first under that law; the ap-
plication of the law was doubtful; Bur
ton tested the Law, and the court held
that it was good. If there are any
further convictions under that law,
given to the limit now that the courts
have interpreted the meaning of the
law, but in Burton's case l think the
pardon proposition is a good one"
J. c. Gafford, the state accountant
says: Il hate to see Kansas disgraced
by having one of its senators sent to
jail. There are no doubt many other
senators just as guilty as Burton, and
yet if Burton goes to jail. Kansas will
state I favor a pardon for Burton. and
! believe that people generally will be
favorable to the plan.
Cyrus Anderson, secretary of the
state board of railroad commissioners:
Il believe pardon for Burton would
please most people. I have thought all
the time that he would be pardoned, if
convicted, and I think so yet
c. NJ. Beeson, member Of the legisia-
Burton ought to be let OFF from fur
ther punishment. He has been Ut
against it good and strong, and we can
afford to be merciful"
Del Valentine, clerk Of the supreme
court: Il am willing to go on record
as favorable to a pardon for Burton
simply on the ground of sympathy
Burton is so completely Inundated and
knocked out that 1t looks to me un-
ther- / would be glad to see him par
dOned -
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-21
SUFFRAGISTS HELD.
Five Women Leaders Arrested for Dis
turbing the Peace.

London, June 21.-Afiss Ellington.
Miss Kenny and three other leaders of
the militant women suffragists, were
arrested in Cavendish square today for
creating a disturbance outside of
Chancellor of the Exchequer Asquith's 5
house. Mr.. Asquith is the particular
bugbear in the present ministry OF the
women suffragists and special police
have been stationed in the neighbor-
hood Of his residence to prevent
threatened attacks upon it.
A score of women with banners fly
ing assembled in Cavendish square this
forenoon and announced their de-
termination to be heard by Mr.. As
quith. They defied the police until
their leaders were arrested and
dragged off to the police station.
The women arrested were arraigned
in a police court later Miss Ellington
was fined $50 or two months i'm
prisonment, whereupon she expressed
the intention of becoming a martyr
and going to jail. The hearing OF the
other cases was adjourned.
The countess of Carlisle, herself an
ardent suffragist, referred to the af-
fair this morning at today's meeting of
the Women's liberal federation. She
said she was shocked when passing
through Cavendish square to see so
called women suffragists fighting po-
lice and making an impertinent mock
cry of womanhood."
The countess repudiated any con-
nection with the poor misguided wo-
men, who attempted to mob the chan
celIor of the exchequer IN his own
house.