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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-27
National Tennis Tournev.

NEWPORT, R. l.. August 27.-Karl H.
Behr Of New York and w. J. Clothier OF
Philadelphia won their matches in the semi
finals in the national tennis tournament at
the Casino today and will meet in the finals
tomorrow. Clothier defeated J. D. B. Jones
in straight sets, 6-3, 83. 8-3, but Behr
had a fierce fve-set struggle with Raymond
D. Little of New York, the scores being
20. 60. ST. lie. 60. -Four times Lit
tie was within q point of the match. but
Behrs rallying postponed decision
Finally Behr squared the match and even
tually won.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-27
Root OF for Quake District.

The Navy Department Saturday re-
ceived a dispatch from Commander Wins
low. commanding the u. 8. 8. Charleston.
saying that that vessel. on which Secretary
Root and family are passengers. arrived at
Punta Arenas In the Straits of Magellan
yesterday morning. and left In the after
noon for Valparaiso, Chile, where short
stop will be made about the 30th inst to
enable Secretary Root to pay a visit Of
coincidence to the officials Of the govern
ment Of Chile. Elaborate arrangements had
been made for the entertainment Of Secre-
tary Root about Valparaiso and Santiago,
but they have been abandoned because Of
the recent earthquake disaster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-27
Post Office Changes.

The following changes have been made
in the Washington city post office: c. M.
Towers. promoted from 81. 800 to 81 600: c..
p McCurdy. promoted from 81. 400 to 81 800:
II. James. promoted from $1,000 to 81 400:
M. w. Stevenson. promoted from 81 200 to
81. 300
E. f. Jones, letter carrier of the first
class. has been transferred to the Cincin-
natl. Ohio post ONCE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-27
In Critical Condition.

Suffering from a long gain IN his back.
said to have been inflicted with knife.
Sam Butler. huckster. living at IS Fenton
place northwest. was taken to the Homeo-
pathic Hospital in the wagon Of the second
precinct today and he Is said to be in 3
serious condition
John Sly, colored. Is locked up in the
second precinct on charge of assault with
a dangerous weapon on Butler. He was
located by Detective Fortney of the second
precinct in the rear Of 4S4 street north
west.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-27
Cooley Comes Acquiring.

Civil Service Commissioner Cooley re-
turned to Washington today from his vaea-
ton. While away he Investigated charges
made by the Fenton Republican Club Of
New York city that c. H. Woodward,
deputy surveyor of the port of New York,
had shown ''pernicious political activity"
Mr.. Cooley win inform the President that
the charges against Mr.. Woodward were
wholly without foundation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-27
OCEAN STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS.

NEW YORK. August 27-Arrived: Steam
er Finland from Antwerp.
CAPE RACE. NF.. August 27.-Steamer
Majestic, from Liverpool, for New York, was
in communication with the Marconi station
here when the vessel was 100 miles south
east Of this point. at 8:15 am. The Ma
jestic probably will reach her dock about
8 pm. Wednesday.
Ivernin. from Liverpool for Boston, re-
ported 135 miles east Of this point at 5 am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-27
Fourth-Class Postmasters.

Among the changes In fourth-class post
masters announced today by Acting Post
master General Hitchcock are the follow
ing:
At Matthews. Talbot county. Md, Thos.
H. Barwich. appointed to succeed J. w.
Wright. resigned
At Snelson, Hanover county, Va, Alma
L. Newman, appointed to succeed w. NJ.
Snelson, resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-27
WOMEN's GOLF TOURNEY.
Nearly Sixty Present at Qualifying
Round at Chicago

CHICAGO, August H.-Nearly sixty OF
the best women golfers in the west were
present when the qualifying round in the
women's western golf championship started
today. Eighteen holes will be played to-
day and the same number tomorrow.
The first match play will be on Wednes-
day. The tournament will close on Friday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-27
NEwBERR4 PLAYS IN THE YAR1
Sails Battleship Models in the Elk
detrimental Tank.

Acting Secretary Newberry visited the
Washington navy yard this forenoon for
the purpose of witnessing tests Of three
models Of the battleship to be built in COM
petition with the new British battleship
Dreadnought. These models were made at
the navy yard after designs prepared in the
bureau of construction and repair and are
supposed to embody the most advanced
ideas in naval construction. The tests were
made in the experimental tank under the
supervision of Chief Naval Constructor
Capps and were highly interesting and in
Structive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-27
Army Orders.

First Lieut.. Hugh J. B. McElgin. Artil-
lery Corps, now ON temporary duty at the
recruiting depot, Fort Slocum. New York.
has been detailed for general recruiting
service and assigned to permanent duty at
the above depot.
Boards Of officers have been appointed to
meet at Fort Riley. Kan. and at Fort
Leavenworth, Kan, as soon as practicable
after October Is for the examinations Of
such ofacers an may be ordered before It
to Determine their fitness for promotion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-27
Leesburg Votes for Waterworks.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.


LEESBURG. Va, August %. 1906.
The third election upon the question of is
suing $4,000 In bonds for the construction
Of a new system Of waterworks for Lees
burg was held here yesterday. One hun
dred and thirty-three votes were cast. 100
being for waterworks and 80 opposing them.
The question had been twice voted upon,
the first election being declared Illegal.
After the second vote the bonds were sold
to J. r. Harris & Co.. OF New York city.
subject to the approval of the council.
The latter declared there had been some
irregularity in the election and the firm
refused to accept the bonds. The contract
for the waterworks had then been given
to w. G.. Norris & Co.. of Ph0ebus. Va. and
the work already begun. The town. there
fore. being liable for the cost OF same.
third election was requested Of Judge Ed
ward 8. Turner, judge of the circuit court
Of Loudoun. who ordered 1t to be held
here yesterday. Under the expressed APP
prevail Of the people the bonds will prob
ably be accepted By J. q. Harris 4 Co. I'm
mediately.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-27
FOB FULL REPORT.
Commissioner Macfarland's Inquiry
Regarding Police Court Case.

Regarding Police Court Case.
Taking cosnixancs Of q query editorially
voiced in the Sunday Star Of yesterday.
Commissioner Mcfarland today requested
the major and superintendent Of police for
full report. The case in point was that
of an aged man. an inmate Of the Soldiers
Home. who was arrested on charge OF
criminally assauiting a little sirl. and later
arraigned in the Police Court on a. charge
of simple assault and sentenced to serve
year in Jail.
In The Star editorial 1t was asked by
what right the police or minor officials In
the Police Court Disseminated In this fash
ion. setting aside the law from MISTAKEN
ideas of mercy. It was intimated that the
aged culprit was mentally irresponsible, but
The Star commended that the man should
be treated as insane IL such condition was
proven, and If not that the natural course
of indictment before the grand jury and
trial should obtain. Commissioners Macfar-
land took the same view In asking to be
given full particulars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-27
Ensign Brur Resigns.

The resignation OF Ensign C. L. Brun Of
the navy has been accepted TO take effect
at once. Ensign Bruf f. from New York.
and was graduated at the Naval Academy
in May, 1897. He has been recently at
tached to the battleship Missouri
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-27
Killed Husband and Child With Ak.

Killed Husband and Child With Az.
Suddenly becoming insane. Mrs. Frank
Polsgrove. wife Of well-known farmer Of
the ST. Francis neighborhood near Riggott.
Ark, Saturday night killed her husband
and four-year-old child with an ak, and
fatally wounded her two other children.
boy Of thirteen years and a girl of seven.
The demented woman then set fre to the
building, the bodies of the man and four
year-od child being cremated. The other
two children were found In q field adjoin-
ing their home yesterday morning, badly
mutilated and It Is not believed they can
live more than a few hours. The mother.
when apprehended, confessed her crime and
begged that she be killed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-27
ALREADY IN USE.

Hetorm Ortnography Adapted to I6O
Words in Presidents List.
In connection with the adoption of re-
formed spelling in official communications
in the national and District governments,
Commissioner mcfarland said today that
In the list of 800 words approved by Pres
ident Roosevelt. he had counted $50 that
were already in common use. These
words are principally the ones in which
the old English is dropped in honor.
color, etc." said Mr.. Macfarland, land in
words where the French re Is transposed
to er. so the remaining 140 changes in the
interests Of phonetic spelling will not
mark such a radical departure from for
mer rules as many people seem to antici-
pate"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-27
Downtown Temperature.

The temperature registered today by Az
feck's standard Thermometer was as fol.
lows: am. 50: IL noon. So: 2 pm. g.
Temperature recorded today by H. ID.
Feast & Co.'S standard Thermometer wal
as follows: o am. "A: II noon, 80; p.m-,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-27
Building Permits Issued.

Building permit was issued by Inspector
Ashford today as follows:
To Moore & Hill. agents. to install two
motors at 405 18th street northwest. Con-
tractor. John A. Miller. Estimated cost,
81 500. g..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-27

LORAIN. Ohio. August N.-The steamer
H. B. Tuttle sank today in Black river near
the lime kiln dock. The futile sprang
leak In the storm last night while coming
here from Cleveland In tow Of the steamer
Nell The crew Of the futile was taken
of hnAneA Ah4 see.>s r>-A AA11.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-27
PAPER TRIED EXPERIMENT.
Worcester Journal Used New Phonetic
Form Spelling.

GOI10 0PS31131Ss
WORCESTER, Mass, August 27.-The
news columns of the Telegram appeared to-
day with spelling of the phonetic form in
accordance with the rules approved by
President Roosevelt. The plan is being tried
as an experiment for one day only. though
1t Is explained that as the newspaper has
for some time followed the phonetic SPELL
ing in 100 of the 800 cases mentioned in the
rules, the innovation Is not SO great as
might at first appear. In order to carry out
the idea through all the news columns ex-
ira help was required in several depart
ments Of the paper
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-27

While trying to escape arrest Saturday
night Herbert Gowland. q machinist, aged
twenty years, was shot and instantly killed
by Policeman David Bowies at Pittsburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-27
INJURED IN ALTERATION.
Colored Man Struck and Sustafns
Fracture Of Skull

Alexander Overton. colored forty years
old. was struck on the head with a stone
while in an alteration at list and N streets
northwest this afternoon and sustained a
fracture Of the skull. Overton was re-
moved to the Homeopathic Hospital, where
his condition is regarded as serious
The assailant escaped after the assault
and he Is now being hunted by the second
precinct officers.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-12-12
Tempting Providence.
Salt Lake Telegram.


A Belgian baron is having an auto
mobile constructed with which he pro-
poses to cross the Sahara desert.
That would look like the meeting of
two barons-one barren Of vegetation.
the other baron of brains.
Should the auto break down in the
middle of the waste. what then? An
other Peary expedition There would
have to be a searching party sent out
for THE Last of the Barons."
Searching the north for more cold
and the desert for more sand and heat
seems to us like tempting providence,
with no apparent compensation for the
hardships and dangers inevitable.
Both ought to take along a wireless
apparatus to signal back when strand
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-12-12
Heyburn's Rate Bill.
Wallace Press.

II Senator, Hepburn succeeds in
making a law OF his bill which pro-
yides that no greater charge shall be
made by ii railroad for short hSul
than for a long one. over the same
Inc, he will bring direct and immediate
benefit to vast section of the western
country.
For years the Interior points of the
Pacific coast states have bourne the
burden Of paying an amount on freight
from the east equal to that from the
east to the Pacific ocean, plus the
rate back to. the interior point. Nc
sort of reasoning can establish the
justice of such a rate. The heaviest
sufferers from this unjust tariff have
been Idaho, Nevada. Arizona and the
feastern portions of Washington, Ore
gon and California and probably some
territory lying still further east.
The following paragraph seems tic
give the substance of the bill: q
That It shall be unlawful for any
common carrier subject to the provis-
ions Of this act to charge or receivs
| any greater compensation for the
transportation of passengers or o.
like kinds Of property for shorter
| than for longer distance over thu
same line IN the same direction, tn,
shorter being included in the Longer
distance; but this shall not be con
strued as authorizing any common
carrier within the terms of this ac
to charge or receive as great com
pensation for a shorter than for I
longer distance"
| 1t is said that the senator Is yer!
hopeful of getting the bill through
this winter. There never was a NOR,
just measure. 1t seems strange tina
the old system could have prevailed
as long as it has. 1t has greatly han
dicapped the growth Of the interior
west has added unearned profits t,
the railroad companies. and has givei
to the coast cities advantages which
of right did not belong to them.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-12-12
Child. the Nation. PRIDE.

A man In Salt Lake CITY had Of chill
dren forty-three.
A cruel judge imposed fine. and call
ed it bigamee:
The Mormon elder paid 1t. but h
proudly tossed his head,
And then unto the cruel Judge thes'
WORDS he bravelv sad:
CHORUS:
eff one child Is the Nations pride.
AS Roosevelt once did say:
IT seems to me that I should not
Re- treated in this wav:
How many fathers Of This land
Can he nomne~ea With me-
II one child In the Nations nride.
Just think of forty three."
Stuart Maclean.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-12-12
Salvation and Rates.

A writer In the current Harper's
Weekly quotes an amusing story at
tributed to DR.. Rice of Springfield,
apropos of the recent meeting of rail-
road men and their lawyers to find out
what the new rate law really means,
DIR. Rice, 1t seems, used to tell Of a
young Methodist who went forth from
Wilbraham academy to preach his
trial sermon.
What was your text?" he was ask
ed when he came back.
How shall We escape if We neglect
so great a salvation?"
"A good text-how did you handle
it?"
First l showed 'em how great this
salvation Is; then / showed 'em how to
escape II they neglect it,"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-12-12
'NEFFEcruAL REMEDIES.

Complaints have been heard for
many years that the average citizen
did not take interest in political mat
tiers; that he did not pay attention to
the nomination of candidates because
the methods were such as to allow
him practically no voice in the selec-
ton; that what good citizens ought to
have done Themselves was left to bad
citizens because the former got tired of
politics and the latter, never did.
New laws putting the control of
nominaH ons in the hands of the people
as the direct primary law aims to do.
will not prove effective II the people
dismiss politics from their minds as
they did under the old ways. That
would give the same elements that be-
fore controlled Just the opportunity
they want. and which they will not be
sfow to improve
The best use of the direct primary
law is to bring back to the people the
control of nominations and to rid
them OF corrupt and faithless adminis-
tration of public affairs. But the
good citizen Is not to sleep on his
rights. He must mix politics with his
business and be active in organiza-
tion, given then good laws he can cor
rect abuses and insure efficient publ c
service.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-12-12
POLITICS AND POLITICIANS.

| a
Fred M. Warner soon to be inaugu-
rated governor Of Michigan for the
second time,is an Engrshman by
birth. but was brought to this coun-
try by his parents when he twas 8
years old. Although only 80 he has
held public office continuously for IL
years.
membership Of the next legislature of
Colorado. Four OF the candidates
for representatives in the different To-
calities Of the state were women, but
all were defeated. ii
| Representative James A. Tawney Of
Minnesota, who Is mentioned as .
possible successor Of Mr.. Cannon in
the speakers chair, has just turned
SO and is native Of Pennsylvania.
Prior to becoming a lawyer he work
ed for number of pears as a black
smith and machinist.
| Henry A. Buchtel the new COVER
nor of Colorado. will not reside IN
the executive mansion, but will con-
tinue to live in his bungalow inUni-
versity Park. In order to be near the
University of Denver, Of which he will
continue chancellor.
| In Oklahoma there is some talk OF
selecting an Indian as the first United
States senator from the new state
Three men are especially mentioned
in connection with the honor-Chiei
Pleasant Porter. the Creek Indian
who is well known for his oratory:
Chief McCurtain, a giant full-blood
Choctaw. an Indian resident Of Ard
more and one Of the wealthiest men
of his race.
At the election in Minnesota last
month the prohibitionist candidate
for governor carried but one precinct
in the entire state and this went for
him by the extremely small plurality
Of one vote.
The Alabama legislature which as
sembles next month will be unique
In that four sets Of brothers will be
among the members. Another odd
feature Of the makeup OF the legisla-
ture is that there are four Smith
among the members of the house and
they are not related.
The first congressional district OF
Kansas. once a strong hold Of popu-
lism. cast but SO votes for the popu-
list candidate In the late election.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-12-12
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER ~, 1906
CHURCH TROUBLES. I'm FRANCE

The climax Of a long and bitter war;.
fare between the French republic and
the Catholic church has been reached
by the formal separation of the church
effect. This marks an epoch in the
history Of the French republic. 1t
means, in effect, that no religion is
now recognized by the state. Relig-
ious societies must now form associa-
tions and be independent and self
supporting.
For over a century the Roman Cath
Ollie church. the Reformed church and
the Jewish religious community have
been under the direct supervision Of
the government and the ministers Of
these creeds were paid by the state
salaries and were in many other re-
spects dependent on the government.
4 These relations are now completely
severed. Under the law which went
y into operation yesterday the several
congregations must form organiza-
lions for public worship and the state
viii be relieved from the payment Of
tsalaries.
Il Church property to the amount OF
many millions belongs to the state,
but It Is to be handed over to the
I, several associations II they are formed
!! in a year. Ecclesiastics over so years
Z Of age and over 80 years of service are
entitled to pension. The support of
4. the churches has been burden upor,
J: the state amounting to nearly 50,000.-
900 francs a year. Halt Of this viii
Tor a time be paid out In persons. but
that burden will rapidly decrease un-
I'll the state Is entirely free from the
obligation.
This end has come about only after
long and bitter struggle which still
threatens to disturb the public peace
though not to the extent which the op-
ponents OF the plan have predicted
i But It will be some years before the
i church organization can be full recon.
q structed.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-12-12
FINDS WHOLE MINE or PEARLS
Lucky Ohio Man 0sta Six from Single
Oyster

William II. Bloom, manager Of the
field, Ohio, struck a mine Of pearls i'm
an oyster in the Cafe Savar,an yaster-
day, says a New York report. MI.
Bloom is staying in the Hotel Breslin.
Yesterday he went down town and
dropped into the Savarian for a bite
to eat. Mr.. Bloom thought he would
like raw oysters. so the man opened
him a half dozen.
With four of these oysters this story
has nothing to do. The fifth oyster
was the one that concealed seven
beautiful pearls, valued at $500. II he
swallowed them whole Mr.. Bloom
would have returned to his Ohio
home ignorant perhaps, forever, OF
how much he was worth to himself
inside. But in Mansfield they chew
their oysters. AS Mr. Bloom bit into
the fifth oyster, he felt something
ground between his teeth.
"They have failed to properly mani
cure these oysters" he said and eject
! ed the gritty substance from his
mouth. It was a lucious pearl. Ir
quick succession he produced 81,
more pearls.
| IT presume that when you serv,
oysters on the half shell all tina
| comes in the shells belongs to TIL
guest?" inquired Mr.. Bloom of Waite
Gustav.
Gustav admitted that such was tn
rule.
"well, you should have some re
ward" said Mr.. Bloom as he picke
up one of the pearls. ri shall leav
you the remaining oyster" n
i And then he wrapped up all tn
pearls and told Gustav to thank Nj
Savarian for him on account Of Nj
savarianis kindness and generosity
and went away. n
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-12-12
THINK IT OVER.

If you fail to get yours there is more
trouble in the initiative than in the
We might cultivate the germ proof
habit and be able to handle tainted
money with impunity.
Caruso may be star of first mag
nitude on the stage, but he Is out Of
his orbit at the monkey cage.
Congress will probably take the
president at what he means no mat
ter how the message is spelt
Even # the present supply Of fuel In
the city will not burn 1t produces SO
much friction it is calculated to keep
one hot.
Elastic currency is in great demand
to help the merchants move their crop
of holiday goods, and paterfamilias to
pay the bills.
After the athletic semester is over
the schools and colleges may be able
to get in a little work on the tex
books before the baseball season opens
Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish snifs at thu
Partisan gowns and says we Ameri
cans have better of sour own make
Now IL she will only hand the Par
millinery bunch we can begin t
build UP home industries.
The government is keeping tab o.
the Millionaire farmers and has dis
covered that they have increased thei
crop Of winter wheat over 100000
acres and that 1t Is looking per cen
better now than the general averag
| for the past ten years. II prosperit
does not follow the flag it seems t
follow the pillow.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-12-12
Two Governor. to Speak.

TRENTON, n. j., Dec. 12.-Elabo-
rate arrangements have been con-
cluded by the local branch of the
knights of Columbus for a banquet
at the Trenton House tonight In hon.
or of Bishop James A. McFaul.
Governor Higgins OF Rhode Island and
Governor Stokes of New Jersey are
among the promised speakers
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-12-12

The woman with sharp elbow can
prod her husband, but she isn't in u
with the woman with the sharp
tongue