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must press very close to our Master in
spirit of humble, watchful prayerful-
ness-In His strength we can be true
to Him.
CHRISTIANITY AND THE WORL

A statician CDR. Roberts) gives the
following statement:
christianity is now the prevailing
religion of the world. It's adherents
number over $4,000, 000-Roman Church,
200,000,000; Protestant Churches, 14O OOO,-
600; Greek and Armenian and other
small divisions, 137O0O,OOO. The next
faith in point of numbers is Confu-
cianism, with 256,000000 Hinduism is
third, with 190,00O,0O0; Mohammedanism
fourth, with 1850 900; Buddhism, 147,-
900, 1000. Other smaller faiths, 11S,1O0 1000.
The worlds population is computed to be
1,430, 100000. Christianity therefore
comprises one-third of the population
of the globe.
''The latest religious statistics from
Japan are: Roman Catholics, 44,659;
Protestants, 44,5S5; Greeks, 21,344.
Of the Protestant bodies, the Church
of Christ in Japan" embracing the con-
verts of six Presbyterian missions, has
11,347; the Congregational Churches
have 10,57S; and the Nippon Sci Kokwai,
1929. The Methodist Episcopal Church
has 1894 communicates, being the
largest of the single missions.
"The religious divisions of Russia
are estimated at about 91,000,000 of
the Orthodox Church Gncluding all
uISSenCorS), II,UOU,UOU CdCnOl1cS, u
100000 Professionals, 100000 Jews,
100000 Armenians, 100000 Mo-
hammedans, 100000 of other relig-
ions. The S0,00O,O0O Russians may all
be counted as members of the Orthodox
Church, or of the sects which are more
or less heretical.
''In the South Sea Islands there are
now $4,000 Christian converts.
''In Burma there are 219, 900 Bur-
mese Christians and 100000 Christian
Karens, and 500 self-supporting
churches.
''In Fiji there are 100000 habitual
churchgoers out of a population of no.,
900. When the missionary went there,
they were all cannibals.
"In Madagascar there are $4,000
Christians.
Gin one of the islands of the New
Hebrides there is a memorial tablet
which reads as follows: When he CDR.
Geddie) landed here, in 1S48, there
were no Christians; when he left here,
in 1872, there were no heathen.' -
Bombay Guardian.
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TRIUMPH OF THE BIBLE.

Eleven new languages were added 70
the Bible Societys list during the year
ending March 81, 1906. Five of these
have been undertaken since 1906 be-
gan. This accession brings the num-
Der Of languages in which the transla-
ton printing or distribution Of the Scrip
lures has been promoted by the Society
up to four hundred Four OF the ne"
editions belong to Asia, three to Africa
three to Oceania, and one to America:
The total number Of volumes issued las'
year was just under six million.-Bible ~
the World.
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Our lesson this week is an account of
the trial of Jesus. We are instructive
ly thankful that it is all in the past;
that our Jesus is a living, interceding,
reigning Christ The Jews looked for
ward to a coming Saviour; we have not
heart to blame them that they empha-
sized the thought of his glorious king
ship and would not see that the sin of
the world could only be atoned for by
the suffering and death of the Son of
God. 1t is hard to have to trace the
steps of His humiliation, to ponder the
tndignities that were heaped upon Him.
He stood it alone-the disciples forsak-
Ing Him-but quoting from Professor
Bruce's Training of the Twelve"
"They did, in a way, that which Jesus
told them to do. The Captain of Sal
walton made the best terms with his
captors in asking them to let His dis
ciples go their way, both for Himself
and for the interests of His kingdom:
for 1t was not less necessary for these
that the diciples should live, than that
He, Himself, should die. They were yet
inexperienced and unframed in such cir
cumStanceS as had now surrounded
them and did not realize that they were
on the march to the battlefield. The
experience was too great for their
faith" We have no word of con-
domination for the disciples for their
lack of spiritual insight into the mis-
sion of their Master; for Christians of
today to be faltering in their allegiance
to Him, is without excuse, and is strong
er evidence of an unloving heart than
was the failure of the disciples to stand
firm.
The steps in Jesus trial were, that he
was deserted by the ecclesiastical au-
thorit1es, and they condemned Him to
death; but could not carry out their SEN
tence. That could only be done by the
civil authority. So after appearing be-
fore Annas, then before Caiaphas and
the Sanhedrin during the night, and
again after daybreak to make it official,
He was carried before PLATE, the Ro-
man governor; who refused to confirm
the judgment of the Jews. PLATE tried
to rid himself of responsibility, by send
ing Jesus to Herra of Galilee, who hap
pened to be in Jerusalem at the time:
but the case came back to PLATE and
against his conscience he gave the death
sentence. The awful depravity of heart
of the Jewish officials, who were deter
mined to condemn an innocent man is
brought out in the text. They had to
appeal to Jesus, himself, to say that He
was the Son of God that they might
accuse Him of blashemy
If we do not accept Him as Gods Son
as well as the Son of man, we are repre-
senting Him as a blasphemer.
The indiEnities heaped upon Him are
too painful to be dwelt upon; our only
response to them is to give Him a more
loving alteration.
Peters fall should strike at the root
of all confidence in self; he loved his
Lord as much as we do; but there is SO
much Of evil in us at our best, that it is
always dangerous to follow afar off; we
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Sunday School Lesson.

JESUS BEFORE CAIAPHAS.
November Is, 1906. Matt. 26: 57-6S.
Golden TEXTILE is despised and
rejected of men."-Isa. So: g.
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Daily Home Readings.

M.-Matt. 26: 57-6S.
T.-Matt. &c: 69-75.
W.-Matt. 27: Ito.
Th.-Mark IA: 1864.
F.-Mark IA: 65-72.
S.-Luke %: 1862.
S.-John IS: 1924.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-25
TWO STATES FIGHT
FOR LAND STRIP
RESULT OF PENCHANT OF
RIVER FOR MOVING
Boundary Line Between Washington
and Oregon and Control Of Fish,
ing Grounds Worth Millions
Are Involved
BY Associated Press.


PORTLAND, Ore, July 24.--Whether
Washingtons state line is to be moved
over until it is within 400 feet of Astoria
and whether Washington is to secure
fifteen miles of the Columbia river and
sands now claimed by Oregon is being
contested before a boundary commits
sion.
If Washington is successful in its
claim that state will get control of fish
ing grounds worth millions of dollars.
The sessions probably will continue
for several days. The testimony taken
before the commission will be submitted
to the supreme court in August.
The main channel from the lower
Columbia was -led in 1889 and 1t is
now ten miles south of where it was
then.
The Washington contention Is that
by the shifting of the channel toward
Oregon the state of Washington has
legitimately gained that much more
territory. The oregon side, asserts that
the old channel line continues to mark
the boundary between the two states
and that the only reason the channel is
where it is is because the Oregonians
have had enterprise enough to dredge it.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-25
COL. JACK Is
NOW NAMED
PERHAPS HE WILL REDEEM
STOLEN JEWELS"
Millionaire Said to BE Connected In
Mrs. Halsey Corwln Case
Spent His Money
Freely
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
NEW YORK, July A-The Journal
says the Identity of "Col. jack" the
New York millionaire mysteriously con-
cerned in the story of the $4,000 jewelry
robbery of Mrs. Halsey Corwin, was re-
vealed today.
"Col jack is the diminutive by
which the millionaire is known to his
friends. He is a member Of one of the
first families of Manhattan to achieve
millions. He is prominent socially and
In business and Is identified with mill
tary circles, in which he is we'll known.
He is abroad now.
According to Bookmaker King, who
was arrested with Mrs. Mcvittie in con-
nection with the robbery, the colonel
was about to be named in a suit which
Halsey Corwin contemplated bringing
for divorce. Suit for alienation of Mrs.
Corwins affections also was threat
ened.
To avert scandal "Col. Jack" offered
S25,000 In settlement. The sum Of $50, 600
was demanded and "Col. Jack" balked.
Then the Jewels were Stolen
King says he does not think the jewels
were stolen at all. He says the same
jewels disappeared in London once be-
fore, and a, certain New York million
aire paid $4,000 to redeem them.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-25
In WOMANS DRESS
OFFICER WORKS
ALLEGED BLACkMAILER IN ST.
LOUIS CAUGHT
Policeman Dons Clothes of Woman
From Whom Money Was De-
nanded and Thus Disguised
Meets His Man
BY Associated Presa.


ST. LOUIS, July 24.-By impersonat-
ing Mrs. Theresa Bodnero a wealthy
Italian widow, Policeman Carpenter to-
night captured a man giving his name
as Johann Hoppe, who is held on a
charge of sending threatening letter
to Mrs. Bodnero.
The letter was received today and
demanded $500 in cash. 1t threatened
that If Mrs. Bodnero communicated
with the police or failed to provide the
money her home would be dynamited
An appointment was made for 8:3C
o'clock this evening, and Carpenter
dressed in one of Mrs. Bodnero'S gowns
followed the directions contained in the
letter. He was accosted by man, who
demanded the money.
Carpenter handed him a package with
his left hand, at the same time striking
him on the jaw with Lis right.
The man showed fight, and Carpen-
ter, hampered by the dress, was worsted
and the man ded.
Other police who had been stationed
in the neighborhooG took up the chase
and Hoppe was arrested while hiding
in an ash bin.
Beyond saying that he had been in
st. Louis only t,Jo weeks and in this
country only eighteen days, Hoppe re-
fused to make a statement.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-25
ADVISES CHANGE IN
THE RELIEF METHOD
ISSUANCE OF CLOTHING MAY BE
STOPPED
Immediate Abolition of Soup Kitchens
Also Ordered-Allan PolIocks Plan
Involves the Expenditure of Over
Million Dollars In San Francisco
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 24.-After an
extensive investigation of the manner
in which relief is being dispensed to
refugees in this city, Allan Pollock of
the relief and Red Cross funds associa-
ton has made recommendations for
sweeping changes in the manner Of
caring for the homeless.
He urges that the issuance of cloth
ing be Immediately stopped and that
100000 be appropriated for the, purpose
of permitting orders to be made on re-
tail stores for clothing.
Mr.. Pollock would have $40 given to
each refugee for the purpose of assist
ing them to take the first steps toward
becoming self supporting. He strongly
advises the immediate establishment Of
the soup kitchens.
Other features Of the scheme outlined
by Mr.. Pollock is to have $500,000 dis
tributed among charitable institutions
for relief work; the immediate compile
ton, at cost of 100000 of an aims
house for refugees who will be per-
manent charges; the building of a
clothing factory at a cost of 100000
where employment will be given to for
mer San Franciscans.
The total cost Of Mr.. Pollock's plan
is 81, 10000.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-25
STILL FIGHTING REBATE FINES
Bills of Exceptions Filed by Packers
In ST. Louis Federal
Court
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
ST LOUIS, July 24-Transcripts and
bills of exceptions were filed today in
the United States circuit court of ap-
peals by the Armour Packing company,
Swift G. Company, Morris & Company,
and the Cudahy Packing company,
which were convicted In the United
States district court at Kansas City
on charges of accepting rebates.
One of the claims set forth in the bills
of exceptions is that the court at Kan
sas City had no jurisdiction as the
indictments failed to show that the al
legged offense was committed within its
district.
1t is contended that the fact of the
transfer of the shipment through the
western district of Missouri is not suf-
flcient reason to vest jurisdiction in the
court of that district; that the criminal
provisions of the interstate commerce
law do not apply to an export shipment
to a foreign port and that the indict-
ments fail to state sufficiently the facts
to constitute an offense.
Failure to charge the jury that If
the consignment is a true export ship
ment to a foreign port, the verdict
should be for the defendant" is also
alleged in the bill of exceptions.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-25
JAPANESE HOLD
ANTUNG HARBOR
SHREWD SPECULAT0RS CON-
TR0L WATER FRONT
Americans Press China for an Effect
i've Administration in Manchuria.
Open Door Far From
Settled
Rv Asaooieted press

BY Associated Press.
TIEN TSIN, China, July 24.-Japans
fulfillment Of her promises r garding
the open door in Manchuria continues
to be the principal topic of eastern
politics.
The chamber of commerce of Shang-
hal has repeatedly requested the dip
lomatic corps to secure equality of
trade conditions, but the majority of
the diplomats do not consider that the
situation demands it, and consequently
united action is Impossible.
American negotiations for the ooen-
ing of Mukden and Antung are pro-
ceeding.
One Of the most important details to
be settled regarding Manchuria is the
assignment Of tracts of land for for
eign settlers. This cannot at present
be arranged because Japanese mer-
chants and SPECTATORS bought from the
Chinese all the moCt desirable lands,
including the entire navigable water
front of Antung. ,
Whether these purchases are valid
must be decided between China and
Japan.
The American association of Shang-
hal has petitoned Minister Rockhill at
GeklnB 10 press Cllna u reSuHle dIl
effective administration Of Manchuria
at the earliest possible moment and
establish customs to regulate trade over
the border now controlled by Japan and
Russia.
The government is arranging to es-
tablish a customs office at Antung.
The Japanese minister at Peking, M.
Hayashi, has promised to take up the
question Of the opening of Port Dalny
in the near future.
The Chinese say they are unable to
take any other steps toward admins
tering Manchuria until the evacuation
of that territory according to the terms
of the Portsmouth treaty.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-25
RoBs JEwELRY SALESMAN
When Trunk Is Opened In Gilroy
Many VaIuables Are
Missing
Bv Associated Press.

SAN JOSE, July PA clever thief
last night succeeded in stealing from
the trunk of jewelry drummer in Gill
roy diamonds, watch cases and rings in
value between $4,000 and $4,000.
The robbery occurred in the jewelry
store of Harry Frutig, the owner of
the stolen property being the junior
member of the firm of Eisenberg &
Eisenberg of San Francisco.
Mr.. Eisenberg was engaged in dis
playing his wares in Frutig's store until
about 10 o'clock.
Upon leaving the store the trunks
were closed and allowed to remain in
the building. This morning 1t was
found that the store had been entered
and one of the trunks looted The most
valuable part of the stock taken con-
sisted of diamonds. In addition were
many gold watch cases and rings.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-25
RESTORATION OF
LICENSE ASKED
LAFCADI0 HEARN'S WIDOW
SEEKS HER RIGHTS
Negress Files Papers In Cincinnati
Probate court--Los Angeles
Attorney Confirms Her
Story

Special to The Herald.
CINCINNATI, July 24.-Alethea Fo-
ley, a negress, but who looks white,
who claims to be the widow of the late
Lafcadio Hearn, the author, applied to
the probate court today to have her
marriage license restored. She claims
1t was destroyed in the court house fire
during a riot about twenty-five years
ago.
The court received letter purporting
to be from A. S. Longley of Los Ange-
les, enclosing another letter to the Fo-
ley woman, and stating that it contains
proof of her claim to have been welded
to Hearn.
The letter was delivere' to A. Lee
Beatty, counsel for the woman.
The court has the matter under ad-
visement.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-25
BRYAN REGRETS THAT
D0UMA Is DISSOLVED
BELIEVES CAR NICHOLAS MADE
GREAT MISTAKE
Says He VIII Stick to Original ltin-
erary and Return Home by Way
of New York, Col. Wetmore of st.
Louis Coming With Him
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July PA cable dis
patch to morning paper says William
j. Bryan said that he was sorroy to
see the douma dissolved. Premier
Campbell Bannerman had happily ex-
pressed the situation when he para
phrased the old saying: "The dourna is
dead; long live the douma," meaning
that whatever may happen to the per-
sonnel of the douma as an institution
it still lives. Mr.. Bryan added
Il am Satisfied there will be no back
ward steps whatever the czar may at
tempt to do. The recognition of the
right of the people to self government
cannot be undone.
st believe the czar made great mis-
take in ordering the dissolution.
From my observation the members
of the douma are men with purposes
and possessing ample qualification 20
deal with the necessities of their coun-
try. The czar should have treated with
the douma"
Mr.. Bryan insists that the visit OF
Col M. C. Wetmore of st. Louis was
not for the purpose of inducing him to
give up the idea of returning to the
United States by way of New York.
He said he would stick to his original
itinerary. Mr.. Wetmore will return
with him.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-25
BAPTIZE MANY CONVERTS
AT TERMINAL ISLAND
HOLINESS PEOPLE IMMERsE THE
FAITHFUL
From All Parts of Los Angeles County
Followers of Sect Gather to Take
Dip In the Ocean-Large Number
of Spectators Present
Special to TIL, Herald.

Special to TIL, Herald.
SAN PEDRO, July 24.-There was
excitement at Terminal today, occa-
stoned by a visitation of the religious
association called "Non-Sectarians," or
Holiness People," of the county to hold
meetings and baptize the converts.
After a meeting of an hour in the
forenoon the baptism took place and 106
people were immersed in the still water
of the ocean in front of Terminal bath
house.
There were large number of spec
tators present.
After the baptisms dinners were
spread and then the meeting was re-
sumed.
About half OF the members of the
church were negroes. one of the promi-
nent speakers being a negro, who was
able to awaken much enthusiasm.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-25
ILLINOIS. BROKER ENDS LIFE
Commits Suicide as Result of Shortage
of $4,000 in His
Accounts
BY Associated Press.

CHICAGO, July 24.-Fred S. Borberg,
a prominent broker of Monmouth, ILL.,,
who disappeared from there last Sat
urday because, it is said, of a $4,000
shortage in his accounts, committed
suicide by shooting himself in the head,
on Lake Calumet
His body was found in boat on the
lake today. Borberg hired the boat late
Monday afternoon and he was not seen
alive again.
Borberg's downfall is attributed to an
attempt he made to carry trades him
self instead of having them executed
on the Chicago board Of trade. The re-
cent slump In grain is said to have
caught him 'long" a considerable
amount of wheat and he was unable
to meet his obligation.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-25
COLLINS CAN TAKE APPEAL
Lawyer Convicted of Bigany Has Re-
course in Federal Supreme
Court
nv Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 24.-George
D. Collins, the lawyer who was con-
victed of bigamy in the superior court
has the right to take his case to the
supreme court of the United States.
Judge F1ebbard rendered a decision
to that effect today and his appeal will
be made without delay If the form OF
the prisoners writ of error cannot he
successfully assailed by the district at
torney.
Collins writ of habeas corpus on
which he based his hopes for temporary
freedom, was denied and he was re-
manded to the custody of the sheriff.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-25
STRIKE COVERS WHOLE STATE
ana May Spread to Texas
Points
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW ORLEANS, July ga strike of
the Southern Pacific Railroad COM
pany's car repairers, which extends al
most entirely across the state of Louis
lana from here to Lake Charles and in
wolves 500 men, was begun today.
The strike involves nearly every class
of workingmen occupied in making and
inspecting cars.
Reports from Lafayette tonight said
that the strike would shortly extend to
Houston, Tex.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-25
GOV. IDE WILL PUNISH
REBELLI0US PULAJANES
TWO BATTLEsHlPs ARE HURRIED
TO PROVINCE OF LEYTE
Surrender of Ladrone Chiefs and Men
Prevents Similar Action Being
Taken by General Allen In Cebu,
Which Is Reported Paclfied
By Associated Press

MANILA, July 24.-Governor Ide has
requested military aid to punish the
Pulajanes in the province of Leyte.
A battalion of the Eighth infantry
from Iloilo and a battalion of the
Twenty fourth infantry from Camp
Bonus have been sent to the assistance
of the constabulary
General Allen expected personally to
conduct a campaign in Cebu, but the
ladrone chiefs and forty-eight men
have surrendered, and Governor Os-
mena reports that there are no more
outlaw bands there and that the island
is completely pacified.
The ladrone leaders, Montalon,
Sakay, Villefuerte, Devega, Garreon
and Natividad have pleaded not guilty
to charges of bandolerism at Cavite.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-25
MAKES TENDER
TO STICKNEY

BY Associated Press.
4 KANSAS. CITY, Mo-. JiiIy 24.---A. spe-
cial to the Journal from washington,
ID. O.. sayss
A. B. stickney, president of the Chi
caEo Great Western Railroad COM
pany, has been offered a place on the
interstate commerce commission by
President Roosevelt.
The offer of the position was made
to Mr.. Stickney five days ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-25
ARE MARRIED IN A HOSPITAL
Major MccawIey and Mrs. John Davis
United While Former Is Conval-
escinq From Fever
RY Associa ted Press.

WASHINGTON, July 24--Ma jor
Charles L. McCawley of the United
States marine corps. and Mrs. John Da-
Wis of this city, daushter of the late
secretary of state Frelinghuysen, were
married today at Province hospital,
where Major McCawley is convalescing
from an attack of typhoid fever. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Ed
ward Slater Dunlap. rector of st. john s
Episcopal church. Major McCawley is
an officer of the marine corps and for
some time has been on duty at the
White House. officiating at social func-
tions.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-25
Louis A. Gourdain Leaves Joliet
Ev Associated IoreaA

JOLIET. ILL.,. July 24.-Louis A. Gour-
dain, who claims to be seeking to have
penitentiary sentence against him en-
forced has suddenly left Joliet, togeth-
er with his wife and son and all bag.
gage.
He went away on a westbound Rock
Island train.
It is reported that he has gone to
New Orleans to board his yacht.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-25
BRYAN ENJOYS BUSY WEEK
Party Will Probably Start for the
Continent in Five
Days
BY Associated Presa.

LONDON, July 24.-William ]. Bryan
today lunched with Moberly Bell of the
London Times. Mr.. and Mrs, Bryan
will dine with Lord and Lady Weardale
tonight; with James Bryce, chief sec
retary for Ireland, tomorrow, and with
Ambassador Whitelaw Reid and Mrs.
Reid July 27.
The Irish residents of London will
give Mr.. Bryan and Mrs. Bryan a re-
ception on July 2S, Thomas P. O'Con-
nor. president Of the United Irish league
of Great Britain. presiding.
Mr.. and Mrs Bryan will probably
start for the continent July 49,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-25
Hitchcock Is Satisfied
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, July 2A-Acting
Postmaster General Hitchcock today
expressed qualification that the expen-
ditures on account of the service of the
postoffice department for the quarter
ended March 81, 1906, showed a material
decrease from those of the correspond
ing quarter of last year.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-25
SELECT SITE FOR
RELIEF FUND HON ES
by Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 24.-James D.
Phelan chairman of the Red Cross and
relief fund finance committee is in
specting lots for building purposes.
The idea of those in chcrge of the re-
lief work is to build homes at once for
those who were burned out, and Mr..
Phelan is to select a few sites and
begin work Immediately.
The scheme is to sell the houses,
which will cost about $1,000 each, on
easy payments and at moderate in
terest to those who are now living in
tents in the public parks.