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Again That Japanese Bugaboo.
A cable from Moscow says:


Gen Won Mack, the Russian representa-
tive of the Red Cross. has just returned
here from Japan. He declares that the
Japanese are actively engaged in war prep
arations. and he adds that it is evident that
the enemy IN view Is America and that
operations are being planned against the
Philippine Islands"
This alarming news comes just as Mr..
Moorfeld Storey and his friends are moving
on Congress for an expression as to the
future of the Philippines. They want the
United States to withdraw from the islands
as soon as possible. upon an understanding
that the great powers shall not disturb the
Filipinos in their efforts to paddle their own
canoe-a proposition which in itself shows
how absurd the talk Is about scuttle. and
how very unlikely Ii is of adoption.
Would 1t not be well for Mr.. Storey and
his friends to investigate this Russian s
story 1t Is no wilder than some of their
own dreams. Easily stirred as they are by
every yarn from the orient why not probe
this one and learn IL Ii Is fact that Japan
viii not wait for US TO retire of our own
motion. but meditates driving us away !?
And. If true, would that be agreeable to
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Fields,

Judge" Hamilton's courage is infectious
Andrew Fields. alleged to possess Informal
ton of value respecting New York in
surance matters, and wanted a witness
by the Armstrong committee, has returned
home unannounced, and will be ready his
physician states. in a few weeks for any
inQuisitoTs seeking his society. There are
others still unaccounted for, but these two
men should be of value to the authorities.
Pity 1t is that John a. Mccall sank under
the burden of his woes. Had he lived he
might in connection with these men and
others have cleared up much which now
that he is gone will probably remain hidden
confused forever Both Fields and
Hamilton have means and friends. have re-
turned to comfortable and sympathetic sur
roundings, and will probably be In the lime
light for quite awhile. How much they
Will enjoy their prominence depends on cir
cumstances.
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The Lecturer.

If things go wrong
III not repine.
For 1t will be
No fault of mine;
I've told just how
Our country needs
To regulate
Its laws and creeds.
The proper way
I've pointed out
To keep finance
All free from doubt;
I've told how men
Should run affairs
To minimize
Domestic cares.
Despite all this
They raise a row
It's not my fault.
/ told 'em how.
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Method.

mo matter what opinion is offered, you
express contrary view" said the impa
tient friend.
well" answered Mr.. Bliggins. that's a
way 1 have of acquiring knowledge. A
man is more likely to give up all he knows
on subject If you get him to warm up
with little controversial indignation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-06

The Chicago octogenarian who was proud
OF having voted at every election in the
past twenty years and whose effort TO get
to the polls on Tuesday resulted in fatal
illness was hero and patriot In his way
His determination might afford food for
thought for the many men whose indiffer-
ence TO the obligations of the ballot has
assisted in maintaining bosses In power
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-06
Her w ish.

THE automobile will yet put the horse
out of business said the motor enthusiast.
II wish it would hurry up answered
young Mrs. Torkins. 1T would save
Charley a lot of trouble with the book
markers"
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Power Of Example.
Memphis New. sclmitar.

Clean up the street in front of your resi-
dence or place OF business and your neigh
Dor will do likewise. There Is nothing
more true than the old adage, zone I'm
provement begets another"
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II any member Of the ID. A. r. makes up
her mind to visit the White House she
should remember the good fighting blood
that flows in her veins and not allow herself
to be inundated by recent occurrences.
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There was foolish Jingle current not
long ago about young man SO beulghted
VINO dldn know when he was sighted but
went To a party and ate just as hearty as
II he d been really invited. 1t should have
been dedicated to Mr.. Barnes of Nova
Scotia. New Jersey and the White House
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SHOOTING STARS.
Unpopularity.

THAT new official seems to be unpopu-
lar said the letter-carrier.
Unpopular" echoed the indignant citi
zen. why. the fact that his name is in
the city directory has started movement
to have the book expurgated."
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Poetical Justice.
From the Baltimore American.

From the Baltimore American.
The sentiment OF Washington seems in
clined TO render poetical justice to Assistant
Presidential Secretary Barnes the ejector
of Mrs. Morris, by throwing his nominal
ton as postmaster out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-06

The objections Of eminent English literary
men to spelling reform will probably be
regarded by Mr.. Carnegie as merely the
preJudices of long established custom
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Civil Service Reformp Ha! Ha!


The severest attack upon the nomination
of Mr.. Barnes, the Presidents assistant sec
retary as postmaster of Washington, comes
from those who thought that perhaps civil
service reform would triumph In the promo
ton of the efficient assistant postmaster.
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A Persistent Perplexity

Although the robins on the wing
To give assurances of spring,
This query still doth vex the soul
(which shall we purchase; ice or coal2''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-06

Alexander Dowie has become so deeply
involved In business and local politics at
Zion City that 1t is feared his so-called
apostolic activity must be neglected
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A Distinction.

What is your opinion on this question:
asked the friend.
Let us understand each other" rejoIned
Senator Sorghum: do you want my opinion
or do you want TO know how l am going to
voter"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-06

There are decidedly rational grounds for
objection to any habitual discovery of cor
ruption that does not exist.
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Sure Not!

From the Baltimore Sun
It does seem that Washington should not
have to call upon Nova Scotia to raise Its
officeholders.
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Count Bonis desire to go to work seems
to be hindered by his difficulty In finding
anything in the help wanted columns that
appeals to him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-06

1t seems difficult to suggest form Of
agreement between miners and operators
which will amount to much more than a
postponement of hostilities
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Might Make Him Recorder of Deeds

From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
No promotion has as yet been found, how
ever, for the husky negro porter who also
figures CALAMITY in the election of Mrs
Morris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-06

John Mitchell is busy enough to be ex-
cused for any reticence about being inter-
viewed.
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Reports from Sir Thomas Upton are anx-
iously awaited as TO whether the Saam-
rock crop is to be failure this year
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The races will, as usual. leave behind
them an abundant supply of regrets and
good resolutions.
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TIN order TO avoid delays On account OF
personal absence, letters to THE STAh
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the ONCE, but simply to
TEE STAR, or to the Editorial or Bust
ness Departments, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-06

Any future revolutions will be viewed by
Morales with a telescope from the tall TIM
Der.
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FANCY BACK COMBS, in polished
teeth and pretty designs. Csc. S3 OS
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GOLD FILLED SPIN SETS; choice
of many designs, both Roman and
polished gold finish. Spe- OEC
cial. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
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There will be no welcome" on the door
mat when Barnes walks into the city post
office
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HAIR BARRETTES in gold-plated
effects, with brilliant rhine
stone settings. Special values ST ,O8
4oc- TO-. .-....---........... -.
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VIOLET WAIST PIN SETS, 8 on a
card card. in pretty designs. spe- aOc.
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NEW COLLAR SUPPORTERS. with
gold plated and turquoise screw OSr
tops; In set. Special. ......... @O~'
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GOLD-PLATED BRACELETS, all
shapes, designs in Roman and SD ~
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Easter .Jewelry.

Newest designs in IMPORTED HAT
PINS; amber, cut crystal and OEc
other pretty things. Special. Aa'S'
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-09
8 IN FAMILY AND
SEEKS 8 MORE.
Mrs. Werty With a Full
Culver Asks Custody
of Trio of Orphans

Mrs. Mary Werty. already the proud
possessor of nine children, made an eff
fort yesterday to annex three young or
phans, together with their $4,000 bank
roll. Judge Nerrigan shook his head,
however, and. remarking that he was
of the opinion that Mrs. Werty had a
sufficiently large family as it's was.
passed the trio over to Father Morgan
of the Youths Directory.
: The three children whose custody was
a matter of contention are: Howard,
aged IL; Uci1la, aged 8, and Vincent,
aged A. Their father has been dead for
some time, and the mother. Guadalupe
c. Johnson, died at the California Gen
eral Hospital July II.
Mrs. Werty said that she already had
the custody of Howard and that she
believed she was fully capable of car
ing for the other boy and girl
How much of a family have you at
the present timer" asked Judge Ker-
rigan.
Mine children" was the response.
We'll. Mrs. Werty." said the court,
II think you have troubles enough of
your own. without enga ging to look af-
ter outsiders. 1 will award the children
to the Youths Directory"
Exceedingly disappointed, Mrs. Werty
said a fearful farewell to Howard, her
temporary charge. and the other john
sons, and the little folks trailed away
with Father Morgan.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-09
Alameda County News

PAY INCREASED.-Berk Aug S-Ce-
ment workers have had their pay advanced by
local contractors. Finishers who formerly re-
ceiyed 81 day will receive Sc, and laborers
viii be paid "a instead of SO.
SNEAK THIEF AT WORK-oakIand. Aug
street, the victim of clever thief yester
day afternoon. The miscreant robbed her of s5
and gold belt buckle while she was riding on
an Eighth-street car
LEAVES WIFE AND CHILDREN.-Hayward
Aug. SC E. Carey, formerly employed by j.
Gibson, painter of Hayward, has been missing
from his home since July 81. On that date he
left his wife, Dora Carey and three children
and no trace Of his whereabouts has since been
obtained.
SENT TO ASYLUM.--oakland, Aug s.-Mrs
Marie Dutoit. wife of Leo Dutoit of TIC Four
State Hospital by Judge Melvin this morning
The unfortunate woman runs away from home
threatens to commit suicide and does other acts
that worry her family.
DIVORCE GRANTED.-Oakland Aug s.
WOMAN REPORTED MISSfNG.-Oakland
Aug. S:-Mrs. A. j. Galway, 81 years of age
whose home is at $40 Twelfth street has been
missing for several days and this morning the
police were asked to aid In finding her The
fear that some harm has come TO her. Mrs
Galway Is feet inches in height, weighs ia
pounds, and has dark hair and gray eyes.
AGED MOTHER SAVES SoN.--oakland Aug
S.-Only the fact that he the sole support
of an aged mother saved Joseph Mcdonald aged
Is years, from term of Imprisonment In the
City Prison. The youth appeared before Police
Judge Smith this morning TO answer TO a charge
OF disturbing the peace OF z. lie Bars proprietor
of saloon at 1910 Seventh street. Because he
hurled stone at lie Bars. and landed in. the City
Prison.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-09
ENGINEER HAS COPY
Of CITY RECORDS.

Frank j. Baker. civil engineer and
surveyor, has complete set of dupli-
Gates of the records and diagrams that
were destroyed in the City Engineers
office at the time of the great fire and
wishes to sell them TO the city for $780,
600.
Baker has followed his profession In
this city for twenty years During
much of that time he has had expert
copyists transcribing the municipal rec
ords, and at the time Of the fire had
complete copies of all these documents
from the year 1852 to the year 1906, in
elusive They were safely housed in n
fireproof vault in the Odd Fellows
building, which was not opened until
thoroughly cooled. When the vault
was opened it was found that. although
the papers were charred, all the writing
was legible.
Baker believes his copies of the rec
ords will take precedence over all other
forms of evidence in the absence of the
official papers
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-09
Pncific COAST Pntentx.

WASHINGTON, Aug. s.-Patents
were issued today to Pacific Coast in
ventors as follows: Harry c. Aiken
and E. c. Aiken, Glendale, incubator;
Henry B. Eareckson, San Francisco, nut
lock; Charles w. Jackson, San Diego,
elevator; Godfriend Laube and G. c. G.
Laube, Santa Monica, sticky fly paper
holder; George w. Maxwell and A
Kingsbury. San Francisco, milk re-
ceptacle; Kenneth Mcleod, San Fran
cisco, sliding door hanger and fixture;
William Amerrals, San Francisco, rock
breaker and pulverizer; Peter Mohr-
deck. San Francisco. gas engine; John
Mucihead, East Oakland. ink WE'LL
Frank NEWMAN, Los Angeles, rock
splitting machine; Harry j. Schade,
Los Angeles. molding machine; Frank
Sharp and r. C. Andrus, San Francisco
printing press; James Somes, San
Juan, forceps; George H. Stewart, Los
Angeles, means for determining de-
fective can heads; Gustave A. Strom-
grens, Oakland, kitchen table and cabi-
net; George w. Young. Glendale. air
brake and means to start automobiles.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-09
ECSTATIC PAGES FAST MILE
ON THE BUFFALO TRACK

BUFFALO. N. Y, Aug. Sin winning
the second heat of the 2:04 pace at the
second days meeting of the Grand Cir
cult Ecstatic paced the mile in 2:04A
making the fastest time of the meeting
DIR. Chase, favorite in the PIG trot was
sold for $4,000 to New York parties
before the race on the strength of a
mile in 2:10 in the morning. The s10.-
900 trot will be decided tomorrow. Re-
suits:
The INTRODUCTION, 3-year-old PAGERS
purse $1000-Brenda York won three
straight heats and race in 2:10k, 2;14
2:14A Kelly and Elizabeth also started
The Preparation, 3-year-old trotters
purse s100o--Gay Bingen won three
straight heats and the race in 2:15%
2:14&, 2;14&:. Ed Custer, Questa, The
Able and Daffodil also started
The Liquid Vender, 2:04 pace, purse
S2000-Ecstatic won the first and sec
ond heats and the race in 2:05A, 2:04 u .
Baron Grattan won the third heat In
2:07A Maud Keswick, Nevrolo and
Charley Hayt also started.
The Lafayette Hotel, 2:16 trot, purse
$2ooo-Nut Boyn won. three. straight
heats and the race in 2:0sA, 2:10,
2:10%. DR.. Chase, Captain Bacon, I'm
perial Allerton, Belle Isle, Czarina
Dawson, Bow Catcher, India. Ann Di-
rect, Fashoda and Directress also
started.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-09
MUTUAL MUST GIVE
LIST To COURT.
Judge Demands Correct
Names and Addresses
of the Policy-Holders
WINS

NEW YORK. Aug. S.--The Mutual
Life Insurance COmpany was ordered
by Justice Giegerich today to furnish
a correct list of its policy holders 10
the International pOlicy-hoider- COM
mtttee and TO file a similar correct list
with the State Insurance Department.
at Albany within ten days. The order
was issued in response 20 an apphca-
tiOn for a writ of mandamuS made by
Colonel a. NJ Shook of Tennessee. a
member Of the committee.
In his argument on behalf of the Pc
tition Samuel Untermyr. counsel for
the committee, said that they had en-
ployed twelve pOstofFics experts to as
sist in getting the committees ctrcu-
lars out to policy-hOlders. and that 10
per cent OF the envelopes were returned
to them undelivered On the other
hand. he said. the company. having a
correct list, is sending circulars TO the
policy holders without deldy in an ef-
fort TO influence votes in favor OF the
trustees nominated by the present ad-
ministration ticket of the Mutual He
described this as infamous.
During a sharp exchange between
Untermyer and Attorney Brewster for
the company Untermyer said
My friend has made the statement
that the personnel Of the company Is
not the same as IL was during the leg
islative investigation. Not few scape-
goats were sacrificed by the main pow
er. but the men who are responsible for
all the scandals and thievery of this
company are In power today.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-09
CALIFORNIAN WINS
KING EDWARDS
TROPHY.

NEWPORT, r. L, Aug. ST. NJ.
Smiths little sloop Effort won today's
race for King Edwards yachting cup.
The new schooner Queen, owned by j.
Rogers Maxwell, led the fleet at the
finish, but lost the race by nine seconds
on time allowance
The race was sailed in a fine club-top-
sail breeze from the east over thirty
seven-and- "a -half-mile course, seventeen
miles of which was to windward in a
smooth sea. The Queen led nearly the
entire distance, but the Effort reached
for the finish fast and just clinched the
race.
Nine yachts started-flve schooners,
three sloops and yawl-and seven An
ished, the sloop Rainbow and the
schooner Muriel meeting with accidents.
The name of the Effort and her own
er will be the first to be inscribed on
the trophy presented to the New York
Yacht Club by King Edward VII.
Mr.. Smith, who won the race, is the
widely known borax king of California.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-09
SCENT FAILS DOGS
At CITY'S EDGE.
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL.

HELENA, Mont, Aug. S.-The bring
ing of bloodhounds from the State
Penitentiary at Deer Lodge to the scene
of the attempted assassination of Ly-
man S. Harris near Montana City last
night resulted In the discovery that
the man who had attempted the murder
had entered the city of Helena. Where
his footsteps fell where others had
trod the dogs were baffied.
The dogs were taken by Mr. Harris
to the spot from where the shooting
was done and Immediately began bay
ing and took to a trail leading in the
direction of Helena. Despite the fact
that the scent was Ten hours old the
dogs followed it to a point just south
of Mount Ascension, or within a short
distance of the city limits.
Harris was unable to furnish a very
clear description of his assailant He
said that his hat was pulled down over
the sides of his face and that he evil
IDENTIFY wore a mask. Harris says he
is utterly at a loss to account for the
repeated attempts upon his life.
That the culprit is in Helena admits
of no doubt. An apparently authenti-
Gated story has it that there is
woman in the case
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-09
DENVER CAPITALIST
IN PRISON CELL.
Sent to Jail With Others
for Contempt in the
Fight Over Franchise
BALLOTS SECURED

DENVER, Aug. S.-Refusing to be
sworn in the franchise election contest
case IN the Denver County Court,
George n. Ordway, president of the
CITY Election Commission; Henry l..
Doherty, capitalist and president OF
the Denver Gass and Electric Com
pany; Fred A. Williams, former chair
man of the Republican county central
comrittee, and ]. Cook Jr,, a real es-
tate dealer, were committed TO the
county Jail today by Judge Ben Il.
Lindsey TO remain until they pay hneS
of $500 each for contempt of court
William Lail and Theodore Griffin,
watchers employed by the Election
Commission, who forcibiy prevented
Sheriff Alexander Nisbet last night
from getting the ballot boxes which
Judge Lindsey had ordered him TO
bring into court, were fined S25 each
and their fines We're paid.
The ballot boxes wanted were delfv-
cred to the Sheriff today after Justice
George w. Bailey of the Supreme Court
refused to interfere with the proceed
ings in the County Court. The ballot
boxes will be opened and the ballots
examined.
On the face of the returns the Denver
City Tramway franchise had a majority
of 185 votes and the gas and electric
company's franchise a majority of 612.
In the contest suit filed by William
Wadley, supported by the Honest Elec-
tions and Municipal Ownership
leagues, it is charged that hundreds
of votes for the franchises were cast by
voters to whom tax receipts had been
fraudulently issued.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-09
OAKLAND OFFICER CHARGED
WITH BRUTALITY BY WOMAN
Mrs. Mclaughlin Says Policeman Scan
Ian Pulled Her Hair and
Used Bad Language.

OAKLAND, Aug. s.-Accusing Patrol
man John P. Scanlan of having brutally
abused her when arresting her for dis
turbance of the peace on August 1, Mrs.
Margaret Mclaughlin, wife of F. H. Nc
Laughlin, residing a 722 Second street,
has filed charges against the officer with
the Board of Police and Fire Commits
sioners and asks that Scanlan be dis
missed from the Police Department.
Mrs. Mclaughlin alleges that Scanlan
entered her home on August / and
without a warrant arrested her for dis
turbing the peace. and that when she
protested seized her by the hair and
struck her in the face
She declares further that when she
protested against such treatment Scan
Ian used obscene and abusive language
and finally dragged her from the house
and sent her to the City Prison in the
patrol wagon. The hearing of the
charges has been set by the board for
August Ia.
The Board of Police and Fire Com
missioners appointed Frank Lynch. who.
since the resignation of St. Clair Hodg-
kins as Chief of Police, has been act
ing as captain of police, regular cap
tain. Fife was appointed an acting and
w. R. Jones was appointed a substitute
police.