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Il can't keep the visitors from COM
ing up" said the office boy, dejectedly-
When l say you're out they don't be-
lieve me. They say they must see you
Well said the editor, lust tell them
that's what they all say. / don't care
if you cheek them. but ] must nave
quietness''
That afternoon there called at the
office a lady with hard features and an
acid expression. She wanted to see the
editor, and the boy assured her that IL
was impossible.
But I must see him. she protested.
I'm his wife!"
the boy.
That is why he found himself on the
floor, with the lady sitting on his neck
and smacking his head with a ruler
and that is why there Is a new boy
wanted there.-Answers.
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Forclgn-horn cnhinet omcer..

To the Editor OF the Evening Star:
Are there any members of President
Roosevelt.s Cabinet not born in this coun-
try? A. w. C.
1.-Two members of President Roosevelt's
Cabinet were born in Europe, Secretary
Wilson, in Ayrshire, Scotland, on August
10, 1885, coming to the United States in
1852; and Secretary Straus, who was born
in Atterberg, Rhenish Bavaria, December 20,
1850, coming to this country in 1854. OF
the other members of the Cabinet, Secre-
tary Root was born in Clifton, N. Y,
February Is, 1876; Secretary Cortelyou, in
New York city July 20, 1862: Secretary
Taft, in Cincinnati, September 10, 1857; Sec
rotary Bonaparte, IN Baltimore, June 8,
1851; Secretary Meyer, in Boston, June "a,
1858; Secretary Metcalf, in Utica, N. Y,
October 10, 1858, and Secretary Garfield, In
Hiram, o., October II, 1856. -Ed.1
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The French Academy.

To the Editor of the Evening Star:
VIII you please state briefly what is the
origin and significance of the French Acad-
envy? A. w. ID.
1.-THE French Academy is one Of the five
academies, and the most eminent, consti-
tuting the Institute of France. 1t was
founded in 1886 by Cardinal Richelieu, and
recognized in 1916. 1t is composed of forty
members, the new member being elected
by the remaining thirty-nine members for
life, after personal application and the sub
mission Of their nomination to the head Of
the State. 1t meets twice weekly at the
palace Mazarin, % Quai Cont, Paris, ana
is the highest authority on everything
appertaining TO the societies Of the French
language, to grammar, rhetoric and poetry,
and the publication OF the French classics "
The chief officer is the secretary, who has
a life term of his position. A chair in the
academy is the highest ambition of most
literary Frenchmen.-Ed.1
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Rear Admiral Evans.

AS the fleet is TO make the journey TO
the Pacific, an excellent officer to COM
mand it is the one to whom the assign
ment has gone. Rear-Admiral Evans not
only knows his business, but enjoys the
prestige of marked personal popularity.
He is ~misappraised in the title Of Eight
ing Bob Other men nave suffered in the
same way. Good sailors and soldiers are
all fighting men. That is their business.
But they are not %scrappers, or testy swag-
gerers, as that title suggests. Admiral
Evans is all right. and has earned the dis
t~inction that his commission gives him.
He dates back to the Civil War, in which
as n youngster he bore a small but gallant
part, and has a meritorious record to date,
including some brilliant work at Santiago.
He has less than a year longer to serve,
and his last days aloat are, appropriately
among his best.-Washington Star.
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OUT OF THE cANERRAKE.

president Roosevelt has come out Of
the Louisiana canebrake after his W
weeks roughing it with the record
Of three bears killed by his party, in adj
dition to deer and other game. For
Two weeks he has lived the life of the
rou4:l hunter, as he had many a time
before in the Western wilds- The ruler
Of eighty millions of people, he has con-
sorted on familiar terms with the rude
men of the c~anebrake and lived right
next to nature in its widest mood.
1t may be said that the nations
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plant as a Compass.

To the Editor Of the Evening Star:
Is there a plant known to botanists that
is always turned to the north, serving as a
sort Of compass? NJ. r. A.
There is a plant in this country, the
compass plant or rosin weed, whose char
acteristics have been investigated and verb
fled by General Benjamin Alvord Gas early
as 1872 and after him by DR.. Asa Gray and
w. f. Whitney. This compass plant, or by
Its botanical name, the silphium laciniatuni.
is widely spread over the rich prairies OF
the West; its divided leave stand vertically
and are so disposed that their edges are
placed north and south. DR.. Gray sug-
gested that this was due to the action Of
the light, and his theory was confirmed by
the discovery on each face Of the leaves
Of an equal number of stomata Of breath
ing pores.-Ed.1
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A French Bull.

They thought more of the Legion Of
Honor in the time of the First Ma
poleon than they do now" said a we'll
known F~renchman. The Emperor one
day met an old one-armed veteran.
"]How did you lose your arm? he
asked.
"'Sire, at Austerlitz.'
"And were you not decorated.
mo, sire
""Then here is my own cross for you;
/ make you cheyalieri'
Your Majesty names me chevalier
because I ave lost one arm! What
would your Majesty have done had I
lost both arms?'
"tOh. in that case I should have made
o officer of the Legion.'
"Whereupon the old soldier imme-
diately drew his sword and cut off his
other ARM"
There is no particular reason to doubt
this story. The only question is, how
did he do it?-Modern Society.
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Clever Daddie.

A young bridegroom, after the we'd
ding was all over. and the brides old
father had gone off to the club, began
to search a%nxiously among the wedding
gifts.
What are you looking for, dear?'
said the bride.
That $500 check of your fathers"
he said, a~nxiously. II don't see it any
where
Poor papa Is so absent-minded," said
the bride. He lit his cigar with IT,
Philadelphia Inquirer.
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The Poor Girl Didn,t Know.

A servant girl was brought to a cot
tage hospital suffering from an over
dose of poison. When questioned as
to her motive for taking it, she replied;
IT wasn't feeling well, and I went to
my mistress's room to get some medi-
cine from the chest she has there. The
bottle 1 got was marked, Three drops
for an infant, six for an adult, and a
tablespoonful for an emetic.' / knew
wasn't an infant, I wasn't sure about
an adult, so I thought 1 must be the
emetic, and I took the spoonful
Taller.
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To the suggestion that before hunt
ers go into the Ad~irondaeks they be in
structed In the use Of firearms and the
difference in appearance Of men and
the animals they are after, might be
added the Injunction. then stay home"
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Good for Them.

Mrs. Naggs (~reading)-A scientist
asserts that an application of hot
water will prevent fainting.
N-aggs-That's it; that's 1t exactly!
Now l know why men seldom faint.
Mrs. NaEgs-Well, why don't they?
Naggs-Because their wives keep
them in hot water most of the time
Chicago News.
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The two gubernatorial candidates
have maintained a hot pace since they
started upon their tours Of the state,
but they have commercially kept their
discourses free from personalities, and.
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equaling the attendance at the meeting
addressed by Judge Fort on October T.
The local Democratic managers will
omit nothing to make the event spec
facular.
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Wanted Demonstration.

Tommy (to friend of family)-Will
o drink this glass of water, Mrs.
Jones?
Friend-No, hank you, dear.
Tommy-Yes; do drink Ii.
Friend-But why, dear?
Tommy-Because father says you
drink like a fish, and / should like to
see you do 1.-THE Taller.
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IN HUMOROUS VEIN.
entirely FITTING.

Here is a new bunch of supes just
from Boston," ~nounc the stage car
penter, How can we distinguish them
from the old supes?'
From Boston, ehg' echoed the stage
manager with a broad grin. oh. that's
easy. Just call them bean supes. -
Chicago News.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-21

Neither of the Gubernatoral candidates has told us yet what
he'd do to redeem New Jersey from the disgrace brought upon
the State by its greedy and constituencies policy of turning loose
upon the country predatory Trusts and piraical concerns of all
kinds New Jersey is responsible for them. Using its charter,
they prey upon the industry, commerce and transportation of the
country. Scandal after scandal has developed as a result of this
States neglect to exercise any supervision whatsoever upon these
creatures which fly its flag. We have done nothing except to
rake in the dirty dollars received from the licensing of the trade
pirates. That apparently covered our whole interest in the mat
ter. Apart from State pride, can W. afford to continue this pohcyf
States, like individuals, cannot do wrong without paying the
penalty. We are beginning to learn what the people of other
commonwealth think of or brutany selfish policy and it will
be strange indeed if they do not find a way to even up scores
with US.
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form us.

Candidate Katzenbachs strong card so far has been the AS
sembly Investigating Committees exposures. He is making the
most of them, and that is somewhat awkward for Judge Fort.
The judge has not hestated to say boldly what he would like
to do to Squire, the disappearing Railway Reformatory manager
but he seems to be reluctant to face with equal frankness the
cases of the other incompetents, deinquents o scalawags shown
up by the investigation. Those who know Judge Fort intimately
believe that he would clean the whole crew out in jig time, but
there Ire many thousands of voters who have to rely upon
what he tells them as to what he would pr wouldn't do. Con-
.sideration for the feelings of Others is all very well, but the
judge owes it to the public to talk right out on this subject.
The fact that Governor Stokes and the Republican leaders failed
unpardonably to measure up to the necessities of the situation is
no reason why he should hesitate to give his views of the
proper action to De taken.
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increased price of Wisdom.

A statesman took the stump of yore,
The public's favor to secure.
But even talk is costing more,
For now he makes a lecture tour.
Washington Star.
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Frank S. Kstzenbach is to speak in
the Kruger Auditorium next Thurs
day night. and his appearance there
cannot fail to attract a big crowd.
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An Essential Phrnse.

How do you know he is an inexpe-
rienced playwright"
Because" answered the manager,
me doesn't have a single scene in which
the heroine says, I see it all now!'"-
washington Star.
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FROM STAR

Anonymous communication cannot be
printed. Except on political subjects the
names of correspondents are not required for
publication. but as a guarantee Of good faith.
Ed
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Birds.

l love the birds. I love them most
OF all Earth's creatures, far and wide
| love them on a piece of toast,
A large, cold bottle on the side.
The Naturalist.
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The couraeeou. Racker.

"Who plays the part of the hero in
your new drama?"
And the author, whose mind was
elsewhere, replied:
THE man who is putting up the
money."-Louisville Courier-Journal.
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in fact. barring Jersey City. the poiiti-
cal campaign thus far has been con-
Quoted on fairly decent ana impersonal
lines.
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Answers to Corre.pondent..

A READER.-Thanks for your g
tion.-Ed.
ONYX.-You will find what you want by
reading the advertisements in the EVEN
ING STAR. We cannot print the names
Of dealers in this department.-Ed.
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A T~vr.

Mr.. wr, wooed Miss Phr.
And he kr.
When Miss Phr. left then Wr
Kr. ST.
Then Miss Phr.'s naughty sr.
Slapped bold VIZ
Mr.. Wr.'s cheek now wears a
Pain full blr.
Boston TRANSCRIPT
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-21

From what appears to be an authentic source comes the re-
port that Candidate Katzenbach will this week come out for the
Bishops bill. That seems plausible. But will he stop at that
The feature of that Law which has aroused most criticism in
certain quarters is the screen clause, which simply makes easy OF
enforcement the Werts law prohibiting Sunday liquo.-selling.
Assuming that Mr.. Katzenbach will declare for the Bishops
bill, will he also commit himself to its maintenance and strict
enforcement all over the State? He has been talking about
Home Rule in a vague, nebuous way. Home Rule may mean
much or little. Carried to its logical conclusion, it should per-
NIT every municipality to conduct all its own affairs in its own
way SO long Is it did not interfere with the rights of its neigh
bors nor come into conflict with the Constitution. Exactly what
Mr.. Katzenbach mean by Home Rule he has yet to in
form US.
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KATzeNBAcH IS 0oNd TO TALK. NOT YET. BUT sOoN-NHW JERSEY
AND THE RATlcAL TRUsTs-"THE WAR WITH JAPAN"

Candidate Katzenbacn is slowly making up his mind to say
something N the excise question. His s1owness is disgusting the
campaign managers, and if he could hear what some of them
are saying it might hasten action on his part. Those who come
into contact with the voters know well how general is the feel
ing of irritation over Mr. Katzenbach's failure to meet this issue
fairly and souare1y. Candidate Fort acted for a time as II he,
too, we're trying to dodge on that question. The shrewdest OF
his advisers and helpers we're sorry that he didn't declare himself
fatty and unreservedy at the first great meeting in the Kruger
Auditorium, but they all believe that his final statements in Bur
1inpton and Middlesex Counties have strengthened him imnneas-
urablv. There re thousands of New Jersey citizens who simply
won't vote for any man who is afraid to speak up on every
issue or who tries 10 carry water on both shoulders.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-30
ATTACK WOM4N IN HOME.
-Four Men Choke Wife and Silence
Husband by Threats.

After choking and attempting 10 assault Mrs
Hans Swanson. thirty-four years old. Of No. Ill
East 123d street, four threatened TO Kill her
husband II he told the police, The attack happened
early yesterday morning. but because OF these
threats il was reported to the police until last
night
Swanson left his wife Sunday night TO visit
friends and as he had no key she did not lock the
door when she retired.
Did you enjoy yourselfT asked Mrs. Swanson,
as the door to the fat opened shortly after !
o'clock IN the morning. She thought that II was
her husband.
She was grasped by the throat and thrust back
upon the pillows. Some lit match. and the
woman saw four standing in tho room one
Of them bending her bed, still holding her Dy
the throat
Now keep quiet" said the tallest OF the men,
"or we will slit your throat. Don't say a word
She turned on her side and broke the mans grip
on her throat and screamed. and the men al ran
from the fiat and out into the street.
Swanson returned 10 the house q few moments
later Hearing his wifes story. he ran into the
street The four were still standing opposite
the house.
You damned Swede. II you tell the cops or THIS
we Will KIN you" shouted one OF the men stepping
into the middle Of the street and shaking his hst
Swansea retrcAted into Ms fat and barred the
door. Theodore Vogel, SP anson's landlord heard
the story and last night IL .ormed tho police
New-York tribune., 1907-07-30
ACCUSED OF KILLING DAUGHTER.
Brooklyn italian, Escaped in April, Caught
by Pittsfeld Police

The police OF Pittsield sent word to Police Head
quarters of this city last night that they had
rested Antonia Lanzo. who is wanted for the rnur-
der of his daughter in Brooklyn.
Ianzo who lived with his family at No. 623
Union street, Brooklyn, came home on the morning
of April ! moro or less under the influence of
LIQUOR 1t is said. He asked his WIFE, Rosa Lanzo.
TO let him have money. that he might
open up a business. II is understood that the two
had not been the best Of terms. and she refused
to give him any money.
Mrs. Lanzo then left her home to buy some food
for breakfast Immediately upon Mrs. Lanzo S
departure LAnzo began TO quarrel with his daugh-
ter Marie. who had lnterfered while father and
mother disputlng. The daughters body was
found by her mother
That Lanzo, like Warner, who shot Miss NorIng
and John S. Wilson, able to escape from the
police in broad daylight caused considerable COM
ment in Brooklyn Many persons had seen Lanzo
run, but his long jackknife frightened them off.
Unfortunately. at that time there was no Big
Jake Rose TO fell the murderer with bail hook.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-30
PRIZE COURT PROPOSAL
Britain and Germany Agree on
Organization of Tribunal.

The Hague, July 29.-Great Britain and Ger
many have practically agreed on a proposal re
garding the establishment of an international
prize court. under the terms Of which the tri-
bunal is made permanent and Is to have fifteen
judges The United States. Japan and SIX of the
great European powers will furnish one judge
each. Latin America will supply two and the re-
naming five will be sent from other countries
represented In the peace conference. It Is un-
derstood further that II the American proposal
regarding the establishment Of a permanent
court OF arbitration is adopted (and this seems
most Nkely) the judges OF the arbitration court
Will be also the judges of the prize court
The prize court is to include two admirals to
be appointed by the belHgerents, but TO be pres
ent in an advisory capacity only This sugges-
ton was made by Joseph H Choate. OF the
American delegation.
There are stin differences of opinion between
Great Britain and Germany regarding the laws
under which the prize court will work
New-York tribune., 1907-07-30
CONCESSIONS BY FRANCE.
coffee and Meats 4ided-LittIc
Hope for Reciprocity.

Washington July 29.-A cable dispatch to the
State Department to-day from Ambassador
White confirmed the press report that the
French government had extended from August
l until October 81 the operation Of the decree
which permits Porto Rican coffee to enter
France at the minimum tariff rate. The de-
partment already had been advised that the
French government had consented 10 accept as
sufficient the meat certificates Of the American
Department Of Agriculture. though the order
in this case also is only temporary, in both
cases the purpose OF the French government
being to avoid injury 10 American trade. pend
ing some satisfactory tariff agreement.
IN the case OF the meat certificates, It IS eV
pected that the result Of the order Will be
beneficial TO the American packing interests
The insstence OF the French government the
old microscopic tests after they had been dis
continued has put a stop To all shipments Of
American meats into France for the last year.
and It IS hoped that the order will reopen
that trade.
Inquiry here develops the fact that the admin
istration is proceeding the theory that there
has been no such change indicated in the tariG
views Of the majority Of the United States
Senate as would warrant negotiations looking
10 the preparation OF a general reciprocity
treaty with France. in lieu Of that which has
for several years remained Unapproved in the
Senate. The same statement also applies TO a
reciprocity treaty with Germany, and, indeed,
with any other country. So all that is now in
contamination in the matter Of tariff arrange
rnents is the modification Of the special agree
rnents drawn under Section 3 of the Dingley
act. Of which the new German arrangement is
a fair sample
The reductions already granted to certain
French articles apply only to imports into the
United States from France and Algeria, whereas
other French colonies in different parts Of the
globe might profit if the same privilege were
extended to them.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-30
EDDY SECRETARY SILENT.
Refuses to 1nszoer Questions Before
MagiStrate-Frye absent.

Concord, y. II, July 2s.-Another shruish in the
next friends against certain friends and fol-
lowers Of Mrs. Mary Baker @. Eddy took place
to-day before Magistrate e s. Cook over the Ques-
,ion Of taking dispositions from persons connected
with Mrs Eddy's household. and Magistrate COOK
IS considering tonight the question Of issuing an
attachment for contempt against two OF the per-
sons who refused to-day 10 testify.
The only person having a knowledge or Mrs
Fddys affairs who appeared before Magistrate
Cook other than tho attorneys for the defence.
was H Cornell Wilson. assistant at Pleasant view.
the home Of Mrs Eddy. Mr.. Wilson refused TO
garding Mrs EDDY and the magistrate in
formed that Calvin A Frye. who had also been
summoned would also refuse TO testify Magls-
trate Cook VIII announce his ruling on the con-
TEMPT motion OF the counsel for the plaintiffs at
1870 o'clock tomorrow morning
New-York tribune., 1907-07-30
NAN HUNT WITH HOUNDS.
Many Seeking Stranger Who Shot
Council Bluffs Policemen.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribuns. ]

Council Bluffs. Iowa, July GA man hunt
is in progress over Western Iowa and Eastern
Nebraska tonight. Two different posses with
bloodhounds are out. and officers IN every town
for miles around are searching for an unknown
man who last night mortaIly wounded two
Council Bluffs policemen and this morning
wounded another policeman at Crescent, few
miles above here. The first shooting occurred
about midnight. when PatrOInaS Richardson
started to arrest a suspicious looking man The
fellow shot TIE officer. then started to run, and
when Patroiman Wilson attempted to inter-
cept him. he was shot also. Wilson died to-
day and Richardson is dying.
This morning the stranger was seen near
Crescent. and when g constable started after
him he was shot and badly wounded. Blood
hounds were brought from Lincoln and placed
the trail and tonight the murderer is being
hunted IN all directions.