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The Jasper news., 1907-08-15
NEW BUREAU TO HANDLE
MATTER OF FAR EAST

WITH the view Of placing all dipio-
w matte and consular matters relat-
ing to Japan and China In the hands
of officials familiar with conditions
in the orient. the state department
has perfected the organization Of the
Ear Eastern Bureau" which VIII
have charge of all correspondence and
preliminary treaty negotiations with
the oriental governments.
This new departure is more or less
in the nature of an experiment, which.
II It proves satisfactory. may lead to
the organization of similar bureaus to
conduct diplomatic and consular cor
respondence and negotiations with
the Central and South American re-
publics. European and Asiatic coun-
tries.
Huntington Wilson. third assistants
secretary Of stata. who. for uuraber
The Jasper news., 1907-08-15

A NEW departure in postal cards
~ has been decided upon by the
post office department. Beginning
August the consumer will get more
for his penny than heretofore. The
front side, for years reserved by. an
inexorableS rule for the address, will
be invaded by advertisements. pic
lures and messages, ~ x. ~. i,.s, ..
Postmaster General Meyer has pro-
mulgated an order to this effect. A
vertical line will be placed about one
third of the distance from the left
end of the card. The space to the
right of this line will be reserved for
the address, 5and the remaining por-
ton of the front side may be devoted
to details Of how allsthe children are,
or any other of the things that here
tofore have been confined to the back
side.
For years people have been sending
to the United States from foreign
countries postal cards and post cards
with messages written on the front as
well as on the back of the cards, al.
though In this country this advantage
The Jasper news., 1907-08-15

Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine
wash goods when new, owe much OF
their attractiveness to the way they
are laundered, this being done in a
manner to enhance their textile beau
ty. Home laundering would be equal.
ly satisfactory If proper attention was
given to starching, the first essential
being good Starch. which has sufficient
strength to stiffen, without thickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance of your work:
The Jasper news., 1907-08-15
TO BUILD SUMMER HOME
FOR ARISTOCRATIc CATS

A LARGE number of prominent so
"A ciety women here have banded
together to provide a suitable and at
tractive home for cats.
a1t is intended to purchase q tract
OF land and build handsome home II
possible-if not. house fitted for the
purpose will be bought--to- be fitted
up as q boarding house for handsome
and expensive cats belonging to per
sons who regularly leave the city and
must take their pets along.
SAmong those prominent in promot-
ing the scheme are Nine. Eleanore de
Remusat Guys, Miss Mary Peet.
Miss Mathile Townsend. Mrs. Lars
Anderson. Mrs. A. L. Barber, Miss
Mary Robinson. Mrs Austin, Mrs.
Krouse. Mrs. Solberg, Mrs. Henry L.
The Jasper news., 1907-08-15

not regarded as accomplishments, al
though thegiiterature Of three or four
1angdages' Is apart OF Baroness Eliza.
Deth's recreation.
She has taken no part in juvenile
society, wherein she would be warmly
welcomed by Miss Ethel Roosevelt,
Miss Helen Taft, Miss Bacon and
other young people Of the admins
tration families, and has made no
friends of her own age in the two
years residence in America. Her
CONSTANT companions are her mother,
her governess and an American friend
some ten years her senior, who was
originally retained as social secre-
tary.
At Magnolia, where the schoolroom
regime is slightly relaxed, Baroness
Elizabeth joins her parents and mem.
bers OF the staif at the midday break
fast, always feature of the embassy
life,. but never joins her parents din
ner.
Her English is particularly pure
and pleasing, with what no doubt will
be described in Europe as an Ameri-
can accent. French is the language of
her home, and in that tongue her ac-
cent is distinctly Partisan. She also
speaks Italian and German fuently.
The Jasper news., 1907-08-15
Washington Gossip
Interesting Bits Of News Picked Up
Tiese and at the NadonafC Capital

WASHINGTON.--The Russian en-
" bassy closed the season here
when Ambassador and Baroness
Rosen, with their household staff, left
for Magnolia, Mass, the other day
Where they will pass the summer. The
departure of Baron and Baroness
Hosen has particular Significance
at this time, as they do not expect to
return to Washington for perhaps q
year.
They purpose. passing the, winter In
St. Petersburg that their only daugh.
ter. Baroness Elizabeth Rosen, may
make her debut In that capital. This
young woman, who is just II years OF
age, will be presented at court early
10 the Winter under particularly bril-
liant auspices.
The young baroness is a petite
blonde. She is perhaps the most care.
fully reared girl of her age in Amer
lea, as her education has been CON
Quoted along exactly the same lines
as though She had never left her ma
tive land. Five hours each day have
been devoted to hard study, exclusive
OF the time devoted to music and
art. Tho various modern languages
being considered the necessary equip.
nent OF young girl Of her rank. are
The Jasper news., 1907-08-15
Jack and the Apple.

1t was during an arithmetic class
in a country school that Jake Boggs
was called upon to solve problem.
Nov, jake" began the teacher, ''if
you have two apples and your little
brother took one how many would you
have left?"
I'D just like to see him try taking
one" said Jake, shaking his fist.
WELL" said the teacher, well put
1t this way. Suppose you gave him
one."
Eyes; but wouldn't do It," said
Jake.
Just supposing you did, what would
remain?" said the weary teacher.
"a big fool, that's what" replied
Jake.-Judge. -
The Jasper news., 1907-08-15
Go Out to Welcome Bells.

Curious scenes occurred at the vii
lage Of st. Keyerne, Cornwall, on the
arrival of a new peal of bells for the
parish church. A large procession of
villagers, headed by the local band,
marched out to meet the bells, which
were drawn by horses on four wagons,
Men, women, and children carried
flags and wreaths and wild flowers
were laid on the bells.-London
Graphic, atT
The Jasper news., 1907-08-15
Vocal Influence,

The burglar heard the voice Of a
child and paused.
Then he heard the voice of the
child s mother, and continued to pause.
But when the deep bass of the old
man chimed in he quit pausing and
took a header through the window.
The Jasper news., 1907-08-15
LARGEST Wooden Structure.

The Parliament building in Yelling
ton, New Zealand, is the largest wood
en- structure In the world. In Wei
lington and some other New Zealand
towns almost every house is con-
structed Of wood. So likewise are
large churches and business houses.
The Jasper news., 1907-08-15
SORE SHOULDERS

fwould Ike very much 70 personally " re- eyey
reader of this paper who owns any horses ttG have
sore shoulders and toll him about Security Gan
sslve This 10 impossible SO am going to toll you
You and Both know that hoIpes working With
sore shoulders are In pain and that they cant 40
are free from pein. also know perfectly yell thai
you do not know 1t, II you did yen would buy boz
Of your dealer at once end cure them up, for yor
thing you could Y9u can rely absolutely on
or X you prefer to try IT. first will mail you
sample free. just write for tilt Will 60 TO you
on first mil. =.
Also want TO tell you that Security Antiseptio
Healer Is as good for barb wire cuts rs Security
in &c. 60c and sizes. Use them for your needs
] guarantee you perfect satisfaction.
Frank b. Donnie. President,
SECURITY REMEDY GO. Minneapolis. MINI
The Jasper news., 1907-08-15

ARE YOUR CLOTHES FADEDY
Use Red Cross Ball Blue and make them
white again. Large 2 OF. package, 8 cents
The Jasper news., 1907-08-15

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
FOR children teethfng, scens the gums, reduces IN
dammation, sllsys palm, cures wind coc 2oc bottle
The Jasper news., 1907-08-15

A short absence quickens love; 9
long absence kills it.--Mirabeau.
The Jasper news., 1907-08-15

Shakespeare has no heroes; he has
only heroines.-Ruskin.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-12
WOMEN BARRED OUT.
None but Members of the Pres
Permitted In Court.
FEMALES ARR IRATE
In Vain Scores of Them >onyhi u
Enter the Couriroam. Justice
Fitzgersid's Instructions
Being Obeyed.

New York. Feb, 1.-THE opening OF
the fourth week OF the Thaw trial Mon
day brought a new order OF things IN
the courtroom and all women other
than half a dozen active newspaper
writers. who have followed the case
since the beginning. were barred by
order OF Justice Fitzgerald. During the
two days last week. when Evelyn Mes.
bit Thaw was on the witness stand.
women crowded the courtroom. having
In some manner solved the problem of
getting past the bailln at the door.
Monday the women stormed the por-
tails again. but In vain. In the belief
that young Mrs. Thaw would again be
the central figure In the famous trial
women were anxious TO hear the final
details OF the life narrative OF the pris-
oners wife. Their Indignation knew no
bounds when court officers repulsed
them with the statement that the
courts order excluded every one ex-
cept such as working newspaper re-
porters. Many OF these. who occupied
front seats during last week. were led
TO believe q order could not possibly
include them. and they remained about
the corridors for a long time In the
hope there might be some relaxation
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-12
would defer for the time being to Of
fer tho will In evidence.

would defer for the time being TO Of
fer tho will In evidence.
Mr.. Jerome In his argument went
into discussion Of the rules OF evi
dence. which prevented him from con
trovevting tho truth OF Mrs. Thaw's
Testimony as 20 the story she told her
husband. Mr.. Jerome after a short
whispered conference with Mr.. Del
mas, withdrew his objection and MIR
Lyon was permitted 20 give his ties
timony.
John d. Gleason OF Thaw's counsel
was the next Witness. Mr.. Gleason
said the will ha6~been In his posses
sion since Dec. IL. 1906. Mr.. Lyon had
testified that he held the will I'LL the
latter part OF November. 1906.
Mrs. Thaw was recalled. Mr. Je
rome. on Delmas demand. pr0duyd
the note Mrs. Thaw passed to her hus
band in Cafe Martin on the night ol
the shooting. The note read: "Thf
D. was here minute ago. but went
out again."
The court took recess at II: -
m. until 2 y. m. II was agreed that
Mrs. Thaw should temporarily stei
aside to permit the introduction OF fur
ther testimony tending TO show the al
legged condition OF defendants mind.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-12

OF the rule. They ire doomed 10 dis
appointment. however. and nj last re.
luctantly left the building.
That the defense would proceed
with the struggle 10 have Harry
Thaw's win accepted in evidence as
testimony To his unsoundness of mind
was indicated by Mr.. Delmas. who
asked that Judge Lyon be called as the
first witness OF the day. Mr.. Lyon was
sworn and stated that he lived AT
Pittsburg all his life and had been en-
gagged In the banking business for
more than a quarter OF century. he
Is now connected with the Union Ma
tional bank.
's'ou are acquainted with the defend
ant. Harry X. Thaw?" asked Mr.. Del.
mas.
Here Mr.. Jerome objected. He pro-
tested against the defense proceeding
with a new witness while the exami.
nation Of Mrs. Evelyn Thaw remained
uncompleted. Mr.. Jerome said he
thought the defense should offer some
explanation OF its purpose OF interrupt.
Ing the testimony OF Mrs. Thaw To In.
troduce Mr.. Lyon as q witness.
Mr.. Delmas asked that Mr.. Lyon BE-
allowed merely to identify an envel
ope and the package tthe wilD II con
tained. Then. he declared. II the dis
trict attorney objected further he
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-12
KILLED sY HIS OWN PISTOL.
After Staying Policeman and Wound
Ina Another Mexican losss Life.

FL Paso. Feb. 11.-After killing one
policeman and wounding another at
Mazatlan, Mex. Antonio Benitez tried
to escape by running. but stumbled and
fell and wos killed by the accidental
discharge OF his pistol
A concession has been granted by
the Mexican government for the con
struction OF railroad between Quer-
eto and Escambaro. in the state OF
Guanajuato. The enterprise Is backed
by Governor Cosco and other leading
state officials.
The strike of the machinists in the
shops OF the Mexican Central railway
at Ueuvo Laredo. Mex. which has
been on several months. as well as
the strike OF the cotton mill workers
at Querreto. has been settled. In the
former case all the demands OF the
workmen were granted except recogni-
tion OF the union. In the latter the
strikers surrendered Internationally.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-12
GREEK CHURCH SERVICE.
Archbishop Of That Faith Celebrates
Mass and breaches.

Texarkana, Feb. 1l.-Rt. Rev. Philip
Salome. ID. d., Ph. d.. grand vicar Of
the archbIshopric Of Baalbeck. Syria,
missionary apostolic to the Greek and
Syrian Catholics OF the United States
offiolatcd at mass. after the Greek
rite. at the Sacred Heart Roman Cath.
Ollie church, Sunday morning. after
which he delivered very able and IN
terestiug address
The monsiguor was clad In all the
rich vestments Of the Greek church 4
the administration 81 the rite. and a..
ceremony was altogether most in
pressiye. a large congregation. IN
cludlng many Pro,estants. were pres
snt
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-12
GOT MUCH BOOTY.
Ten Men Hold Up a Messenger, but
Drop Part Of Treasure.

Moscow. Feb. 11.-A messenger be-
longing TO the government spirit de-
pot here. while on his way TO n bank
Monday. was held up by ten armed
men and robbed OF $4,000. The high
waymen in their flight dropped bag
containing $500. but got away with
the balance.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-12
Arkansas Senator Dead.

Little Rock. Feb. ii.-state Senator
Howard died at his home In Arkansas
City after a protracted illness from
malarial fever. He was forty-five year
fage. and was the first secretary OF
the state railroad commission.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-12
cortelxou 70 Determine.

Washington. Feb. IL. = The follow
Ing statement was given out at the
white house: The president has com
municated with Postmaster General
Cortelyou. whether II is feasible 20
bar from the mails papers that give
full disgusting particulars OF the Thaw
case. He does not know whether II is
feasible. but II Il Is he wishes II done
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-31
that has been championship probability
for years.

If the Athletics make the finish that Man
ager Jones of Chicago expects they will
pull Off 1t will be another case Of one man
doing wonders. Without Collins in the in
field Macks men did not figure to be In the
hunt. With Jimmy playing back to his
old form at the third sack the whole team
Immediately took on a championship APP
pearance that set the rest of the clubs
WOODY.
II the White sox overcome everything
they have been up against so far in in
juries and misfortunes and still win out
they deserve even more credit than they
received for the great double triumph OF
last fall. And should Cleveland pull of
the trick Lajoie ought to get pedestal in
| the Hall of Fame.
The Detroits bested the New Yorks yes
| terday and took second place away from
the Clevelands. The latter were shut out
| in Boston. The Philadelphians downed the
St. Louis team. and the Chicagos divided
| double header with the Washingtons.
While all the Chicago fans were getting
| nervous about Cleveland some weeks ago
and figuring on what tough race the Maps
| would give them Fielder Jones threw them
into a spasm Of establishment by saying
that he feared the Athletics and the Tigers
In the order named more than he did C,eve-
land Time has proved him right and yet
we go blithey on advising managers how to
run their clubs.
The American League has known some
close races in the last few seasons. but
none was ever more interesting than the
present one. The first four clubs are now
so close together that less than week
games might place the fourth team, the
Athletics, at the top and reduce the White
Sox to fourth place.
For swatting out that home run in the
New Orleans series with Atlanta. Shortstop
Castro Of the latter team was showered
with $21.2O In change. one hat and TWO
pairs of shoes. The count, it will be re-
membered, received a pair Of handsome
diamond cuff buttons from Memphis fans
early in the season. He is leading the
league in presents received.
Its rich to hear those pitchers talk
about their bad wings" says Tim Hurst.
land 1 don't mollycoddle them a little bit
when am out there umpiring behind them.
Ono Of Griff's pitchers turned on me last
week. after l had called ball. and said.
Well. you piece of cheese. how long do
you want me to be In here sticking them
over the plate? I'll see you after the game.
The way you are pitching now l told
him, II see you after the game will have
to take a trip to Montreal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-31
ANOTHER PITCHER
FOR THE HIGHLANOERS

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, July 3I.-Charlie
Barrett, athletic trainer for Williams Col
lege. who acts as scout for the New York
Americans, announced here last night that
contract has been signed whereby Ray
mond TIT. the crack pitcher of the Brown
University team. Is to join the New York
Americans on Thursday. Barrett made tho
arrangements and rift and Manager Clark
Grlnhth then came to terms
lift Is to receive a large salary. and will
In addition be given a bonus October | il
ne pitches frst-class hall. At present he
IS pitchihg for the Rockville. Conn. inde
pendent team. HIS great work for Brown
Drought him into prominence. and several
Dig league teams have been trying to secure
ms name TO contract. 1t was h S pitching
that caused the defeat of several OF the
larger colleges by Brown
Barrett also tried to sign Jack Barry cap
tain and second baseman OF the Holy Cross
team. but was turned down. Barry at
present is acting as captain and covering
second for Rockville. Barrett had look
at the Holyoke team In action as there are
one or two players who are thought to DO
equal to fast company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-31
GRAND CIRCUIT TROTS
START AT CLEVELAND

CLEVELAND. July 31-The second meet
Oh the Cleveland Driving Park without pool
selling began yesterday and the circuit cam
palgners were greeted by a fairly large
crowd. fast track and bright day added
to the general interest
The feature of the opening day was tina
Thist.edown stake, fol lib class PAGERS
Reproachless, owned by Gen. W. b. CHS
holm, after whose stock farm the stake
was named. was picked to win the event
and she fulfilled expectations but not until
she had been forced to reduce her record
nearly two seconds ..i .......
One OF the surprising incidents of the day
was the distancing of Ed Geers starters in
all three races in which he drove. The sum-
mary:
2-22 trot: three heats: purse, 81, 500:
Carlo. blk.g., by Brilini u. Dickcrson,.I 1
Margaret o.. BIN. by Onward tDavis,....
Coaeri roc. "a. McI,onadp. ...........2 s 3
Time. 2.l1A. 21ps.. 2.OSk..
10 pace; Thsfledown stake: three heats; purse,
ieproachless blk ~. by Direct Hal Starr ]
Hitialgo, b.g by Warren {. "a. McDonaIdl = 1
Leland Onward. b.h., IT. Murphy ....... I
Time. 204la. 2.0tA, 208.
2ol pace; two In three: purse. s., 600:
Black Lock. blk b., by Cuckoo starr. ....
Captain Derby. By tEldrtdse). ..............
wilson Addngton b.h. Cox.
Time 2.O4Is. 2.95A.
Is fr0t; two la three; purse 81 900:
Lotta. blk m, by Guy Thistle (Mctfenry,.
Dewitt Big. ,SmithD. Recommendations. "a
Wilkes Heart, Big. ,Stellep. .............
Time. 2.0Sl4. 2.OS%.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-31

The Nationals and White sox hook ur
again this afternoon. and It will probably
be. Hughes against Owen or Walsh.
Charley Dryden. the great humorist OF
the sporting world. Is travelling with the
White Sox as representative Of the Chca 90
Tribune. Charley says the White Sox will
win the pennant and is serious when he
makes the prediction.
The American League is the league for
hot pennant fights. Season after season it
Is real race In this organization for the
flag.
Jim MCGUIRE has instructed Jimmie Bar
rett to take no chances in sliding. Bar
rett Is coming around In good style" says
the manager. and l want to see him back
in his old FORM
Harry Pattee. the former Jersey City sec
ond baseman, whose good work for Har-
risburg has attracted the attention of major
league managers has been sold to Cincin-
natl.
Joe Lake of Jersey City leads the Eastern
League pitchers in the line of strike-outs
with total Of 95. Foxen of the same team
de- second with SO, but his good record is
marred by 90 free passes to first.
Humpy Badel, the former Buffalo out
fielder who jumped to the Johnstown Tri-
State League team early last season, Is out
Of the game for good. He is reported to
be In the grip of consumption at his home
In Pittsburg.
President Johnson of the American
League has promulgated a rule providing a
fine of 800 on the club on whose grounds
bottles are thrown at players. If neces-
sary the sale of soft drinks In bottles will
be prohibited on the grounds Of the Ameri-
can League clubs.
Detroit Is the great puzzle of the league
On calm review of the Tigers playing
strength In the spring they did not look
any stronger. Ii as strong, US last year.
Yet here they are up and Aga ing for the
pennant with all the vim ano sc Of team
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-31
COMMENT ON THE GAME

1t seemed like the irony Of fate that
Charley Hickman should face his old side
partner Harry White In the seventh and
with a single start the batting fest that de-
feated the White Sox There were no
smiles on either face as Charley stood at
the plate and Harry posed with ball In
hand ready to pitch. Both players had
buried their friendship for the time being,
and both were determined to do their best.
'Hick' to make a hit and White to strike
him out II possible. The situation was
commented upon by many in the stands.
and the honesty of both men stood ont In
ooid relief. as Hickman is soon to Join the
chicagos and he could have struck out
as wei as not. Instead he laced a single
into right, and all Whites troubles of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-31
NELSON FAVORITE
OVER BRITT AT 10 TO 6

SAN FRANCISCO, July 31.-Uness all
signs fali Nelson will be top-heavy favor
lite over Britt when they face each other
LOT the third time tonight. From 10 to
U odds have gone to IL to g. Wise bettors
expect to See the price go down to = to /.
quite lot of money has been placed at 10
to ., Britts admirers taking all at that
price IN sight, but despite the eagerness to
wager the odds have become longer
This condition primarily Is ue to the de-
cls:re victory Nelson scored over Britt, but
Nelson sentiment is given great strength by
the reports that Britt has not only gone
back as result of the beating Cans gave
MIN, but that he mas an ailment that will
never again permit him to get into condl-
ton.
The Dane Is in splendid shape and looks
Ike a tough piece of wbaiebone. Both men
laid off yesterday. contenting themselves
with little road WORK. Indications are for
a big house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-31
QUAKER CRICKETERS
MAKE BIG SCORE

DULWICH. England. July 3l.--An easy
victory is expected by the University OF
Pennsylvanias cricketers in their match
against Dulwich College, which was COM
menced here yesterday. The Americans
won the toss and made a good start, c. NJ.
Graham and w. S. Evans putting on -
runs for the first wicket. F. w Baker
and II. III. Bond made another stand and
materially increased the score. while later
on In the innings ID. Graham, l.. Lee, A NJ
Goodfellow and J. NJ. Shoemaker batted in
good style and all made doub e-figure scores
The total of PAT set a stupendous task for
the Englishmen.
So well did Hordern and Goodfellow bowl
however. that the task was beyond the
reach of the local players. only Betham ard
Garrett showing any proficiency with the
bat. The score was 90