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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
GERMANS INTERESTED IN JAPAN
Relations With the United States
Being Widely Discussed.

BERLIN, December 1.-THE relations be-
tween the United States and Japan excite
extraordinary interest both in government
and diplomatic circles here. Emperor Will
lam discussed the question with several
persons recently, and is thoroughly in
formed regarding President Roosevelt's per-
sonal views on the subject. 1t is believed
that Russia's more resolute attitude against
Japans requests for trade and colonization
rights on the Amur river and in Siberia and
for fishery privileges on the adjacent Rus
sian coasts is partly due to the discussion
of the California school question between
the United States and Japan.
The Russian foreign office has been sub
jected to steady diplomatic pressure on the
part of Japan in the effort to obtain these
far-reaching rights The result is that
the idea has been created at the Russian
foreign Office that Japan might make her
ambitions the occasion for a renewal Of
the war with Russia. This idea pervaded
the conversations which the Russian
foreign minister, M. Iswolsky, had with the
government officials and others whom he
met here on the occasion of his visit to
Berlin six weeks ago. M. Iswolsky met
many prominent people here and talked
with extraordinary freedom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17

on two trials down the stretch. John O.
Gheen was out behind Oa6daae Baron, q 1914
and gave the gehing three fast halves, just
Taylor, behind Everett r., performed the
same service for his mount
DIR. H. L. Nichols breezed John p Stew
art, 220, through the stretches several
times, as did Augustus Stabler behind Rob-
ert T. H. T. Wheeler gave Robert c., 2 2(yk,
a few slow miles. as the gelding has been
on the sick list. Christopher Rupert. hold
ing the reins over his recent purchase, Fair
Nancy, 2.24Z, gave the spectators taste
OF her quality and she showed that she
could step some
Gen. Nelson A. Niles was a conspicuous
figure on the course. mounted on a seven
teen-hand bay gelding, inbred Ethan Allen,
presented to him by the late Col. LIE
Grande Cannon. the eminent New York
financier and banker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
CYCLISTS ALL SAY
BOBBY WALTHOUR WON

NEW YORK, December IA sequel to
the six-day bicycle race in Madison Square
Garden developed the fact that all the
riders who took part in the long contest
are of the opinion that Bobby Walthour
rightfully won. They are unanimous in
the belief that he was entitled to the lap
he made late on Saturday afternoon, while
the others were mapping, and divided as
to whether he should have been credited
with five others.
Walthour, with his wife and children,
went to Hasbrouck Heights, N. j., early
yesterday morning to visit Mrs. Walthour' S
parents. He was non-committal as to the
race except to say that he tried his best to
win.
The lap over the other riders that they
all agree should have gone to his credit
was the one he made after Coffey fell. 1t
was announced that from o'clock Sa
day that Every thing should CO." and
Walthour spurred ahead, after the others
had slowed down. He circled the track
twice ahead of them. The scorers had put
out the red flag when Coffey fell, signal
that no laps would count while it waved,
but even if that continued after the
earlier announcement, the men say Wal
thour should have been credited with his
distance.
He did not sprint when Coffey fell, but
waited until after Mcdonald, Coffeys part
ner, had gone on the track. With the field
completed the flag should have been taken
in instantly, and Wauthour jumped ahead
with that in view, but it was kept out,
through what now apears to have been
carelessness and a subsequent desire to
cover up.
The result of the race has brought
about criticism from not only the public
but every rider who took part in it, and a
iny nj n ha &c avn tod
to be made before such a contest is held
again. Just what changes should be made
is problem yet to be solved, but one is
the adjustment of the clause that per-
mits rider to fall when another is about
to lap him and cause the squirt to go for
naught.
Some are in favor Of making rider lose
the distance the others gain on him when
he falls, but that 1t is thought, would
resolve the race into a session of luck.
However, the most favored plan is thought
to give a rider five laps after tumble for
himself or his partner to get back in the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
B0WLERS' TOURNEY
AT ATLANTIC CITY

PHILADELPHIA, December I~Ipe ma
tional bowling tournament committee heIo
another meeting last Saturday and re-
ported everything satisfactory. Every day
Indicates the success of the fast-approach-
Ing tournament to be held at Atlantic City
for two weeks, beginning March Is and
ending April G.
Many Of those most interested In the
sport were at first skeptical as to the ad-
visibility Of holding the tournament in At
lantic City. This has been almost entirely
overcome. The committee made most
thorough search here in Philadelphia only
to ind there was no place large enough to
hold tournament such it Is now assured
from outside sources will be held at At
lantic City.
Reports from New York. Brooklyn, Balti-
more, Washington and other cities show
that large entry will be made from the
east. From information already at hand
| there will be number of entries from the
west. Thus, from present indications, the
new organization will pull off the largest
and most successful tournament ever held
One of the features of the coming tourna-
ment will be that the schedule will be so
arranged that the contestants can finish in
two days. This has always been a hardship
to players coming any distance to par
ticipate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
MADE NARROW ESCAPE.
British Official Object of a Murder.
Gus Assault.

Special Cablegram to The Star
ALLAHABAD, December IA desper-
ate attempt to murder Mr. Napier. the
deputy commissioner of Kapur Central
Provinces, has just been reported here
According to the general report received
the attempt was made by a native.
The commissioner was playing bridge at
Chattisgarh Club when the native stepped
into the room and aimed violent blow
with knife at Mr. Napier's neck from be-
hind. Luckily the frill of the punkah
struck the mans head and changed the
direction of the blow SO that Mr. Napier
received only a serious cut beneath the
ear.
Two other men and a lady were playing
bridge with Mr.. Napier, and another man
was looking on and there were other peo-
pie in the room at the time, but SO sudden
was the attack that the native got away
before the players could even realize just
what had happened
Later, however, the man was captured
and turned out to be a notorious criminal
who had the day before been bound over
to keep the peace and who had been re-
leased on BAIL He had threatened MUIR
der If the case went against him. His sure
ties have now been withdrawn and he has
been sentenced to three years rigorous i'm
priSOnment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
STREET BETTING BARRED.
Action Proposed in England Against
Hand Books

LONDON, December 17.-Some explana-
ton may be usefully given respecting the
position of the street betting bill, against
which an agitation is being raised under the
auspices of the National Sporting League
Lord Davey piloted the measure through
the house of peers, while in the house of
commons it was taken charge of first by
Mr.. Yoxall and afterward by the govern
ment 1t has passed through committee
Indeed, its passing into law is now regarded
as almost foregone conclusion, bar acct
dents. Under the influence of the home
secretary, however, it's provisions have been
rendered far less drastic than they were.
In its present form it provides that "any
person frequenting or lettering in streets or
public places on behalf either of himself or
of any other person. for the purpose of
bookmaking, or betting, or wagering, or
agreeing to bet or wager, or paying, or re-
ceiving. setting bets shall on first con-
viction be liable to fine of $50, and for
the second conviction 500 In the case of
a third or subsequent offense or in the case
of betting transaction with person under
the age of sixteen the defendant is liable
to fine or imprisonment upon conviction on
Indictment. The bill, however, does not
apply to a race course
Amendments are to be moved at the re-
port stage by Sir Edward Carson Viscount
Turnour, Mr. Claude May, Mr. Bottomley,
Mr.. Ashley, Mr.. Mitchell Thomson, Mr.
Shackleton. Mr.. Clough and Others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
FOUGHT HER ASSAILANT.
Maryland Woman Attacked and Sc
verely Injured.
Special Dispatch to The Star.


ANNAPOLIS, Md, December 17.-This
community is greatly aroused on account
OF brutal assault by a yound colored man
upon Mrs. John Reid, highly respected
woman about sixty years Of age, living with
her husband at 1glehart's, about five miles
from Annapolis on the Washington, Balti-
more and Annapolis railroad. where Mr..
Reid keeps store. The man was frighten-
ed away by the approach of buggy driven
by Mr. Bruce H. Worthington. after he had
inflicted severe injuries upon Mrs. Reid, who
resisted him desperately.
Mrs. Reid was driving from Iglehart's to
Annapolis when the assault occurred 1t
man about twenty-five years of age was
seen to walk down the road shortly after
she left Iglehart's The roads at that point
are hlly and soft. and it is probable that
Mrs. Reid drove slowly and the man had
no difficulty in overtaking her Mrs. Reid
Is in a serious condition. but has been able
to tell most Of the incidents of the affair
to Sheriff Linthlcum and Others
Mrs. Reid states that the man accosted
her and inSulted her. She tried to drive
away from him, but he grabbed her and
pulled her from the buggy. She fought
him with the buggy whip and in every
manner possible, but was dragged to the
ground. She was beaten about the face
and breast and is now covered with
bruises. Her assailant also tore away
much of her clothing and inflicted severe
injuries upon her body.
Mrs. Reid continued to scream, though
threatened by the man, until the approach
of buggy was heard, when the man ran
into the woods, leaving his hat by the
road He went in the direction of the VII
lage of Chesterfield search was made
for the hat afterward, but it was not found,
and it is thought that he returned and re-
covered it.
Mrs Reid was taken to her home and her
husband telephoned to Sheriff Joshua
Linthicum at Annapolis The sheriff sum-
moned Deputy Reuben L. Smallwood, and
the two drove to Iglehart's as soon as pos
sible, but found no trace of the man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
ROYAL NAMES IN COURT.
Suit Of Long Standing on Trial in
Paris
'pecial Cablegram to The Star.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
PARIS, December ia Bourbon law
suit in which the names of some of the
most distinguished members Of that family
including King Alfonso XIII Of Spain ap-
pear, is now being ventilated before the
first chamber of the civil tribunal of the
Seine. The suit dates back to 1873 and
refers to the estates Of Queen Christine of
Spain, Princess de Bourbon, daughter of
Francois l. king Of the Two Sicilies, born
in 1906
She died at Havre on August %, 1878,
and was the grandmother of the king of
Spain. She left considerable estates in
France, which are claimed on the one hand
by Prince Don Filippo del Drago Ferdinand
del Drago Princess of Atuni, Prince Fran
cesco del Drago, Count of Ascrea; Princess
Luigi del Drago and Prince Giovanni del
Drago and on the other hand by King AL
fonso XIII of Spain, Principe Carlos de
Bourbon, Prince and Princess Louis Ferdi-
nand of Bavaria, Comtesse de Paris. Due
de GaIliora and a dozen members beside
of the Bourbon family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
MAY HAVE BEEN MURDERED.
Man Found Dead Under Very Sus-
picious Circumstances.

WHEELING, w. Va, December IT,
Louis B. Frey was found dead. surrounded
by flames, in a room at the Junction House
at Benwood Junction Saturday under
circumstances which at first pointed to sui
eide. Subsequent discoveries, however,
may prove that he was murdered. The
room was discovered to be afire, and the
door was broken down.
When the blaze was extinguished the
body was found In the bed Frey was on
his hands and knees, and his flesh was
baked In spots Singuiarly. however, while
his eyes were gone. his mustache, the hair
on his head and other parts of the body
were not singed. This disposed of the
theory that he set fire to himself for the
purpose of ending his life. Frey came to
Benwood from Woodsfield, Ohio, last Sat-
urday. and no person can be found who
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
To Invite English Cricketers.

PHILADELPHIA, December 1.-THE AS
ISOLATED Cricket Clubs of Philadelphia have
decided not to send team to England next
summer, but instead will invite English
players to come to the United States The
invitation will be sent to ]. R. Mason of
Kent county. England, who will be asked
to bring over an eleven of Kent county
amateurs to meet the amateurs of Philadei-
phia, New York and one or two other cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
Two Tickets in the Field.
,ofal nfSnafch tn The Star

KEYSER, w. Va, December 17.-For the
first time in years. the republicans have
made municipal nominations here. Their
ticket is as follows: Mayor, Floyd knight;
recorder, Lem Kimmell:, counciimen, R. NJ
Workman. G. w. Cheshire, w. G. Burnap,
Ernest Clevenger and George 7. Carskadou
The ticket Is regarded as representative and
strong. The democrats, who have usually
been successful against all-comers have
made these nominations: Mayor, Richard
A. WEIGH, renominated; recorder ]. L.
Citizens, renominated; councilmen, w. s.
Davis, w. w. Long, C. T. Mandler, W. L.
Haines and ]. E. Offner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
MAY PLAY CHICAGO.
Pennsylvania Substitutes Western
University for Harvard.

PHILADELPHIA, December 17-Follow-
ing the discrimination of the annual con-
tests with Harvard and the taking on Of
Michigan. comes the announcement that in
all probability the University of Pennsyl-
vania will meet the University of Chicago
next fall in foot ball on Franklin Field in
this city.
District Attorney John c. Bell of the
University of Pennsylvania rules commit
tee and one of the university athletic lead
ers, said today: pennsylvania and Chi
cago are likely to meet in foot ball next
autumn. If the game is played it will be
on Franklin Field, as we play Michigan at
Ann Arbor next year."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
McGarry to Meet Sayers.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, December 17.-Amby Nc
Garry, the Bronx lightweight, has been
matched to meet Maurice Sayers of Mil
waukee fifteen rounds before the Eureka
Athletic Club of Baltimore December 20
Sayers has met and defeated some of the
best lightweights in his class, and thinks
that he has a good chance with the Bronx
boy. Owing to the sickness that overlook
McGarry about two months ago he has not
had very much training, but has been
down to business recently, and his train
ers, Johnny Carroll and Kid Goodwin,
promise to have him ready.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
RUSSIAN SHOWS HIMSELF.
Prominent Figure on the Speedway
Yesterday.

The Speedway was the scene OF unusual
activity Saturday afternoon, the general
warmth of the sun bringing out numerous
spectators as well as horses. A notable
figure in the brushes that took place was
the great race stallion Kushan, 21SA, his
first appearance on the course this season.
His let-up has not helped his speed and
even Mary Bradstreet was able to head him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
Cowden Goes to Kentucky.

LEXINGTON, KY, December he. c.
Cowden of Mt. Kisco, N. Y. will make his
home in Kentucky after the first of the
year. Mr. Cowden, who has been here ten
days attending the auction sales of thor
oughbred horses and experimenting his
horses now located at Hamilton place, has
just left for home. He will return about
the first of the year and live on his breeding
farm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
SOLDIERS ADOPT BABY.
Suit Of Regimentals to Be Provided
Him Later.
Ial Cablegram to The Star.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
PARIS, December 1.-THE soldiers of
the 63d Foot Regiment at Saint Miheil
have adopted a baby which was found
asleep in a sentry box on Sunday morning.
1t had a wooden horse clasped in its arms,
and pinned to his jacket was a note say
ing: please look after my little Jacques,
whom 1 am unable to support"
Jacques was therefore taken into the bar
racks, and the men promptly voted that
he should remain. He will wear little
suit of regimentals as soon as he is a
little larger, and the soldiers will take
turns in looking after him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
Strong Test Of Love.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The star.
LONDON, December 1.-THE report of
Nine Calves intention to accompany her
millionaire fianee. E. B. Higgins. on a long
sea voyage as test whether love can
stand the strain of continual companion
ship has afforded food for much converse
ton Emil Reich, who aspires to be the
Plato of modern society, declares the plan
is just as trying a test as attempting to
swim on land instead of water
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
Praise for violinist spalding.
Special Cablegram to The Star.

Special Cabegram to The star
LONDON, December IL. The young
American violinist, Albert Spalding, may
now be said to have firmly established hims
self as one of the leading violinists Of the
English musical world. His series of ore
chestral concerts in Queens Hall, just f1nS'
ished, brought warm praise from the crit-
les Mr.. Spalding has been engaged for
leading concerts in the provinces and also
In London for the London Symphony Qrs
chesras concert, with Herr Richter cons
Quoting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
Nebrick Wins at Travers Islanu.

NEW YORK. December IF. Nebrck
of the New York Athletic Club won the in
dividual national cross country champion
ship at Thavers Island Saturday over the
Westminster course, under the auspices of
the Amateur Athletic Union The team
championship in the senior event went to
the lrish-American Athletic Club of New
York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17
Departmentals Defeated.

The third game in the Business Boys
League of the boys department of the Y.
NJ c. A. Saturday evening resulted in the
Southerns defeating the Departmental
team by the score of to 6. The features
were the playing of Scarborough and Scott
for the winners and the playing of Carroll
for the losers. Lineup and summary:
Southern. Positions Departmental.
J. Scarborough. right forward "A. Stanbough
E. Scott. left forward. E. kellogg
f. Wills. center j. Connolly
w John SON ....right gu md. j. Carroll
H. Muhlloland. LEFT guard. ........J. Marcher
Field goals-Southern: Scarborough go and
Wills. Departmental: Carroll. kellogg and STAN
bough Referees-Messrs.. Taylor and Sloan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-17

saw him since Monday. He occupied a
room at the Junction House and was
known to have considerable money. He
was a well-to-do citizen Of Moundsvile,
w. Va, and the owner Of several race
horses.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-02-08

barge of ties, ta i.
Mrs. Lee Allison died Tuesday OF
consumption. She was widow, ael
husband having died about q year ago
Two little daughters remain TO mourn
the loss of mother. The Fourth
grades of.the pnhlie schools, of which
one of the little girls Was.a member
presented u floral token 10 the de.
ceased lady. Burial was had Wednes.
day afternoon
Mrs. Geo. E. Martin and son have
returned from Cairo, where they have
been fora, week in attendance at SO,
cial functions and guests Of friends in
that city.
Somewhat an unique way of instruc.
ton was presented this week when q
letter was received from "A young
lady Miss Ethel Cole. by name, whl
is member of the Eighth grade class
in a school at Saline. Miss, a new
town near Natchez. the same state.
The Instructor had requested ahat ono
of the pupils should write a letter to
some northern school, whareupOn Miss
Cole prepared an. epistle and ad.
dressed it to the Mound City schools.
The letter was duly received and its
contents fully enjoyed. A box accom-.
panied the same in which was some
holly. mistletoe, cedar and. moss. Mas
ter Warren Wall is al work preparing
an answer TO the instructive and
pleasing .missive from the Sunny
Soupth.
The weather has been the coolest
Q fthe season The past few days and
nights. Notwithstanding this in.
clemency the young people ana some
of the older ones have been enjoying
skating on Painters pond, which has
heen frozen over and furnishes a most
delightful recreation for those who
like this winter sport
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-02-08
WORKS WONDERS.
A Wonderful Compound. Cures Piles
Eczema, Skin. Itching, Skin Erup-
tons. Cuts and Bruises.

Louis Bernard, of 20G Ninth street,
employed at the American Steam
Laundry. says: Il suffered from itch.
ng hemmorrhoids for four or five
years. When | became overheated the
annoyance almost drove me wild and
I tried one preparation after another
but received little il any benefit
Finally | procured Doan's Ointment
at Paul G. Schulz & Sons drug store.
and began the treatment The first APP
plication gave me relief. aud by the
time | had finished one Dox | was
oured,T do not hesitate TO recommend
the remedy which does what is
claimed for it,
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. FosterAIilburn Co. Buffalo
New York. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name--Doan's and
take no other.
Old maids would be scarce and hard
TO find.
Could they be made TO see.
How grace and beauty is combined
BY using Rocky Mountain Tea.
p 6. Schulz & Sons
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-02-08
DOG TAKES PRIDE IN CLOTHES
Augusta Canine Seemingly Unhappy
When Without Them,

There Is dog in Augusta. says The
Augusta Chronicle. who dresses Just
like man, wearing the regulation
coat, vest collar and cravat, and Is
very pround OF his apparel. being
seemingly very much distressed when
ever his busy master does not have
time TO rig him up in his clothes.
II there are any who are from Mis-
souri," they may be satisfied by call.
dng at blacksmith shop on ELLIS
streer, near the city Rail. where they
can be introduced to him by his mas
ter, George Bailey. negro employe
OF the smithy.
He wears them with IA conscious
dignity. and is hugely delighted when
any one stops to notice his attire and
comment thereon. He will gaze in
tently at each speaker and joyously
wag his tail when complimented upon
his appearance.
1T is not known wha5 within induced
the blacksmith to clohe his canine
pet ''in all points like as we are" But
he certainly devised the dogs dress
most ingeniously. No detail is want
ing. The cut Of his coat is after the
latest mode-has pockets. too--the
collar is nicely Numbered and the era
vat is tied with correct. smartness.
The first thing in the morning the
dog must be properly dressed, or else
he whines pitaously. Aver he has
been clothed according to his usual
custom his joy knows no bounds. and
he displays his pleasure with much
barking and wagging of his tail, He
has the utmost contempt for the host
of naked dogs who roam about The
streets and absolutely refuses to asso.
ciate with them, manifesting a spirit
OF outraged indignation at their i'm
mOdesty.