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disproof would have been to open the
tomb The discovery Of a comm filled
with lead would have settled the case
one way; a comm containing human re-
mains would have settled it the other
of the celebrated, costly. scandalous
bruce claims that. years later. have been
revived and have lately been the subject
of excitement throughout England and
much entertainment in this country.
After ponderously going through the
motions of taking testimony and proving
perjury On the part Of an American wit
ness and reading diaries and hearing
about recollections of Charles Dickens.
and comparing handwritings and photo
graphs. and all the ordinary formula of
suit at law over an estate, the home
secretary. a functionary of remarkably
extensive powers and Jurisdiction, has
consented to have the grave opened. But
this was not ordered until the American
witness had fed the country and the
government realized that a crime had
been committed by him, and he had been
apprehended in this country on arrival on
Geographic requisition. AS long as two
Englishmen were quarreling over the
question Of whether bruce was the Duke
of Portland the truth might 60 hang for
all the government cared. before that
grave would be touched with official per-
mission-which must be obtained. But
when the majesty of the law was affront-
ed by the fragrant perjury Of an American
witness in the case it became necessary
to arouse the full power of govern
ment. Hence the order Of examination.
Now the public is so keenly aroused over
the affair that a guard Of constables has
been stationed at the tomb to keep of
the crowd, and a high board fence is be-
ing erected around 1t to shield the ex-
aminers from the curious eyes Of the peo-
pie. When the British government goes
in for farce it goes in heavy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
sportsmanship and Craftsmanship.

Mr.. Bryan has started on his hunt In
Texas. looking. we are told, for small
game, but prepared for bear. Maybe it
is the other way. Maybe he has bear
chiefly in mind, but. instructed by the
Presidents poor luck in Louisiana. is
keeping the fact to himself. Mr.. Roose-
velt's hunt was widely advertised as a
bear hunt, but he found little more than
few tracks. But for fish and possum
the party would have gone hungry. Let
US hope that Texas win be more hospita-
BILE to Mr. Bryan, and that his aim. If he
gets a try. may be good. And. after the
next election, when all Is peace and good
fellowship again. a hunting party should
be formed, with Mr.. Roosevelt, Mr.. Bryan
and Mr.. Cleveland as members, and a
test made of their craftsmanship and
craftsmanship. Craftsmanship. when or
namented with neither big bag nor a big
string, is getting to be very little Of a
decoration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
Naval dAsamands and Specialists.

u The Presidspt is comrhander-in-chief of
the army andln navy. AS such he has su-
preme Sontr6ll of the naval forces sub
ject to tke-faws enacted by Congress
Hef can assign commanders and detach
THEN. He can order retirements and
make appointments. He can dispatch
battleship feers/ and torpedo flotillas to
distane parts. He can devise maneuvers
and arrange experime ntal tests He is the
boss OF The navy.
In the fcontroversy between the Presi
dent andsthe chief OF the bureau of fav;-
cation of the Navy Department over the
selection Of a comma nder for the hos
pital ship Relief of course the President
had the last word. II was his response
bility and his authority that must deter
mine the Qnestion. There could be no ap-
peal from his decision. Therefore, when
he decided against the chief of the bureau
the matter was settled. and it is not re-
markable that the bureau chief resigned
and stepped aside.
According to an ancient doctrine. when
the supreme authority speaks in decision
the question is not only answered, but it
is answered right. The infallibility of the
highest power is traditional. But these
are unregenerate days. They are tine
tured with skepticism. with new-world
notions. They are not the days of the i'm
plicit belief in the all-wisdom of the head
of the state. There are intrepid souls
who are willing to doubt the judgments
of the ultimate power.
Such citizens are apt in this juncture to
incline toward the belief that every ves-
sci, whether large or small. a fighter or a
healer. should be commanded by a sailor
In short. it is to Be feared that the judg-
ment of the courageous will be that in
this controversy-a harsh word to apply
TO case in which there is only one opin-
ion-the retiring chief Of the bureau of
navigation was correct in his view. Some
will go so far as 10 aver that a naval re-
pair ship might as well be commanded by
a machinist if a hospital ship is to be
commanded by a surgeon. or a payboat by
a paymaster. or a collier by coal dealer
There is no accounting for public opinion
when once the question is considered
apart from considerations of authority
and weighed in the balance of right and
wrong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
The bruce Affair.

That unspeakably humorous institution,
British official conservatism. has at last
yielded to the demands OF common sense.
and after many years of controversy a
tomb is to be opened in order that a
doubt as to identity. which can be settled
only by this means, may be resolved one
way or the other. When a claimant for
title and estate presented himself years
ago. on the plea that his undenied par
ent was the Duke of Portland in dis
guise, and that his father died in that
capacity only in appearance. but sent a
comm filled with lead to the grave. while
he returned TO his ducsl home and life,
IL sgdiaaEyf simple process Of proof or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25

procession and maintain forests Of poles
and networks of wires over their streets
will be able to rid themselves Of these
membranes.
Wireless power, however. Is likely to
give good many nervous people the
sfhvers. Think of walking out and not
knowing how many volts you may pass
through between the house and the
grocery store. Imagine taking stroll
into the fields and cutting athwart
10000 ampere line Of goods on its way to
operate a pumping station. Truly. while
the youngsters of today may live to en-
Joy great comforts and advantages OF
which we are now only dreaming, there
will be handicaps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
Roosevelt and the Senate.

1t is the day for political speculation.
The gates are ajar, and everybody is well
come. If the field is not thropged it will
be a wonder.
Not all the talk is about the presidential
aspirants, abundant as that is. Here and
there an effort is made to find job for
other folk, and in those circles the Pres
ident's case is receiving attention.
Mr.. Roosevelt makes a good subject for
such purposes. 1t is safe assumption
that he is not going to be idle very long
after leaving the White House, and his
talents are so varied and his energies so
abounding speculation may easily take
wide range Will he resume writing, or
become the head of some great university?
Will he lie fallow for awhile, and travel.
or keep right on in politics. and be as busy
in a new place as ever he has been in any
one of the many he has already held?
Some persons. in their minds eye. see
him in the Senate as the successor of MI.
Platt and the champion In that body of
the administration Of william H. Taft,
who. by the same calculation Is to go into
the White House. But would Mr.. Roose-
welt figure to advantage in the Senate in
that capacity? His legislative experience
is COnnneQ 10 Two terInS IN the new 3Ork
assembly. now nearly thirty years ago.
He is not lawyer. and legal training and
knowledge are very essential in Senate
leadership. and he Is not a debater. How
could he hope to cope. therefore. with men
like Bacon. and Culberson, and Bailey,
and Rayner, all lawyers, all debaters. and
all experienced parliamentarlans? Loyal
he might be to Judge Taft. but loyalty
alone would not win battles In that field.
Here. as The Star has once before sug-
gested. is where regret comes in at the
stupidity Of the Ohio managers of the Taft
boom. Why have they given what in
sporting circles is called the double cross
to Mr. Foraker? Why not have cultivated
his friendship most assiduously? The man
who sees Judge Taft in the White House
should be able also to see the need Of an
administration leader In the Senate of the
first order of ability Mr.. Foraker. all
things considered. is his party's readiest
and most resourceful member Of the up
per house of Congress. AS lawyer. de-
batter, parliamentarian. he has shown
high capacity, and earned the unqualified
respect even of the opposition. Was 1t
not foolish, to say the least of it. to I'M
dertake to set such man aside in
contest having for its object the election
of an Ohio man to the presidency?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
A Day Of Pleasure.

De chillun been a-laughin' gay;
De OIL folks sing a song
An takes no notice Of de way
De hours done slip along
So swiftly we forgits to smile
An grieve about deir flight;
It's Merry Christina" for awhile
An den we says Good night
WIFI love or friendships strongest tie
We tries to hold 'em still;
De hours is stronges'. an dey fly,
An so dey always will.
An mebbe it is fob de bes'
De tide done reach it's height,
Den GIBBS. Yves ready for a res
An glad to say Goodnight"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
The Great Vibration.

large section of the world IS saying
MERRY Christmas" today. The phrase
is sounding in practically every tongue
spoken by human beings. IN lands
where once only the tom-tom of the
savage doomed now the notes of
hymns are to be heard. The missionary
has carried the Christmas thought so
far afield that no spot on the map can.
be distinctly identified as untouched
by it.
This merry Christmas" utterance
that is on the lips of millions upon
millions on this day is vitality pregnant
with meaning. 1t bespeaks good wishes
for the spiritual as well as the bodily
welfare 1t expresses the hope of hap
piness for all. 1t is a declaration of
common sentiment. No one can utter
1t without being in some degree quick
ened in the better nature. No one can
hear 1t without feeling helped.
Christmas means more than giving
and getting. 1t means that for at
least one day in the year the Christian
world is brought to realize the lmmor
tality of an ideal. the highest possible
concept Of human goodness and virtue.
of gentleness and forgiveness, of pa
fly. That ideal shines forth as beacon
light to all who have the eyes to see 1t.
1t guides the footsteps of the wavering
and 1t strengthens the hearts of the
Respondent.
Christmas means charity, not only in
deed but in gift, charity of speech as
we'll as of action. charity for all days
rather than for one day alone. 1t
means consideration for the less for
tunate. those who are in want of the
physical necessities and those who lack
the spiritual comforts. The Christmas
charity does not end merely with the
giving of aims. 1t calls for the en-
dowment of the offering with The es-
sential spirit of good will and en-
couragement.
The child may be made happy for
the day with a new toy. or the adult
with some more substantial remem
brance. But after the toy has been
broken or the larger gift has been worn
out and laid aside the subtler spirit of
the gift should remain. If it is 4 true
Christmas giving there will pass from
donor to receiver that which time can
not efface.
The atmosphere is vibrant today with
this thought. this message of cheer
and encouragement and happiness. this
suggestion of love universal. There is
good for all who can take It. and
bounty for all who know how to re-
ceive 1t. The waif shivering in his cor
ner is surrounded by the emanation.
But the true Christmas happiness comes
to him who steps aside and takes the
waif by the hand and leads him forth
into the brighter places. For tile mer-
riest Christmas is for the one who on
this day does most to bring gladness
te-orrEafiyes.
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Cancellation of Orders.
from the Dry Goods Guide.

Nothing has done more to delay the re-
covery Of business and the restoration OF
confidence than the action Of many mer-
chants in tile matter of canceling or
ders 1t has gone so far that practically
all OF the largest concerns in the country
have absolutely refused to accept cancel
Iations. OF course. these contracts are
enforceable at law, and some Of the men
who have used the stringency of cur
rency as an excuse for avoiding their
honest obligations in the hope that the
goods which they ordered and which had
been made up for them might by their
action be reduced in price by the course
OF themselves and others in throwing
them back on the market and flooding 1t
might find themselves involved in serious
and costly trouble with a heavy loss of
credit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
Slirhtly Vindictive.

Some Of the greatest classical compos-
ers did not make any money" said the
guest at the musical.
Yes" answered Mr.. Cumrox. THAT
thought is about the only thing that gives
me any comfort when 1 listen to the
things they made up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
His Constant Need.

Now" said Mr.. Meekton's wife as she
cut box of collar buttons from the tree,
II am going to give you for Christmas
something that you are always needing"
II know what that is,' rejoined her
husband, trying to look cheerful.
What is ,it?"
advice"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
A Day for Home Celebration.

This is the day of the home celebration.
Everywhere the people are assembled in
their houses, by families. to celebrate a
holiday which is more than national. but
which has no public demonstration. 1t
is a day of relaxation for the individual.
OF renewing and strengthening home ties,
Of rejoicing in the heart and festivities
by the hearthstope.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25

Gov. Hughes has earned the undying
enrnity Of Senator Plat. But the gov
ernor Is almost new enough in politics to
dismiss the matter with a passing inquiry
as to who Senator Plat may be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
One of the Forgotten.

Ibid you hang up your stocking on
Christmas eve?"
st sho' did," answered Pickaninny Jim.
did you have any luck?'
"Well, I reckons you might call it some
luck. Nobody didn' steal de stockin.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
A Human Tendency.

'Of course. said the over-wise child,
''you know that Santa Claus is myth?"
That's the way with some people,
commented the old-fashioned youngster.
Il hate to see anybody knocking his best
friend
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25

Energetic congressman who have been
disposed to begrudge themselves a holi-
day recess will be good and tired of the
grind before adjournment comes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
Unterrihed.

Father broke the ladder
Fixing up the tree;
Mother set herself on fire
She's scared as she can be.
The cat has singed her whiskers
And the dog Is walking lame
Such things don't count on Christmas,
So we're merry, just the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
women's Work and Wages.

From the London Chronicle.
"a woman's maximum is a mans mini
num-" Thus did a speaker at yester-
days conference Of woman workers sum
up the disparity of wages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25

1t is rather a hardship for the White
House circle to look forward to a series
Of receptions instead of bear hunts or
tennis sets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25

Jimmie Hazen Hyde will not return to
this country. He has all the money he
needs, and is disposed to take no more
chances of stirring up unexpected results.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25

1t is hoped that WI Ting-fang can come
over with assurances sufficient to con-
vince some of our prominent people that
the yellow peril does not exist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25

When Santa Claus steps into the field
such occasional and limited benefactors
as Carnegie and Rockefeller look like very
small fry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25

There is every hope that the holidays
will pass without seeing some candidate s
political hopes blighted by casual drink
OF eggnos.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25

With reference to the responsibilities OF
bank directors. Senator Burkett is dis
posed to make certain inquiries as to
when a law Is not a law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25

Possibly Rudyard Kipling cultivates
the soothing suspicion that his political
enemies have subsidized the critics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
Tragic.

From the Providence Journal.
The usual joke about the Christmas box
OF cigars that your wife buys Is now
on its annual rounds: but. really, 1t is no
joke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25

Some of Senator JEFF Davis constituents
are still congratulating him on the man.
ner in which he made Mr.. Roosevelt's
antitrust orations look like mollycoddles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
Short-sirhted.

From the New York Mail.
Several blind men have ente red public
life. They can see about as far as most
politicians at that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25

New York has put enough red into the
administration OF its blue laws to produce
a more genial hue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25

There will be no more trips around the
world for some months by men who have
active interests in American politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25

The ideal Christmas celebration is one
that does not call for New Year resolu-
ton as a sequel.
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Wirelese Power.

1t is hard to believe that boy with a
tin horn has the true Christmas spirit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25

EEIn order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence lettsrS to TIE
STAR should not be addressed to any
individual connected with the ONCE, but
simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial
or Business Department, according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-25
Be Merry.

From the Baltimore American.
Make your own Christmas merry by
making a merry ChristmAs for others.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-06
Condition Of General Trade

New York advices Of a late date say: The
general business situation remains unchanged
1f snyth1ne, conservatism is increasing, especl-
ally as the late spring has interfered with the
dry goods and other important departments ot
business. On the other hand. there is no
abstement in the hopeful feeliRg which prevails
Throughout the interior. and should the crops
reach only average yield no setback OF con
sequence is anticipated. Speculation generally IS
dormant. being held in restraint by bankers. who
find better and safer investment for their funds
5u the legitimate channels OF finance and business.
Cur bank reserves are Stin low. and viii have =,
be strengthened during the summer months IN
order 10 prepare for next falls crop movement
This means firm and fuII rates for money for
some time 70 cone. A slight fs1rry was caused
DIV gold shipments during the week. but II
may well be recognized that conditions are
quite unfaT0rahle 70 any extensive export Of
The precious metal at this time The sending
abroad of few millions would quickly sd
vance interest rates here. and probably induce
THE secretary Of the treasury 20 impose some
restraint by Withdrawal of government de-
poEits from the banks. Railroad earnings con-
finue TO show very satisfactory gross results
Bout exceedingly poor net results. In March "a
Josds reported an increase tn gross earnings
% about $4,000. 600. or 10 per cent over last
EeRr. IL is highly significant that the net was
practically stationary. because expresses had in
creased BY almost exactly the same amount,
'vtE-, $lS.o0o,ot The cause OF increased ex-
ransss were advances in wages, high prices OF
nstsrial, fuel and supplies
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-06
Butter, Cheese and E<xs

The frmness In the butter market noted fire.
Quently Of late was more pronounced than ever
yesterday. As already mentioned the cream
cries In the San Joaquin valley are sending their
output to Los Angeles to get the benefit of the
high prices there. and with the supplies In the
northern markets, receipts here light with
the market dependent upon Marin and Humboldt
counties for supplies. The nonarrfval OF the
Humboldt steamers caused actual scarcity
yesterday and strong buying movement sent
prices up on the exchange. the most marked
advance being in extras which were 21sc higher
at 261ac pound. The situation was relieved
when the belated boat came in, but the prices
established in the morning were easily main
tanned.
The egg market remained frm with receipts
still running light and all grades cleaning up
higher, respectively, on bids. There was con-
tinued shipping activity In cheese and the mar
ket ruled frm at the old quotations.
The following sales were made on the ex-
change:
Butter-so cases of extras at 2sc, 80 at 2o1sc
and 10 at 261zc.
Cheese-75 new fancy Oats at 1876 and 80
at 13c.
Receipts were As, 900 lbs. butter, $4,000 lbs
cheese and 1915 cases eggs.
The following are the official quotations as
established by sales, bids and offers the door
Of the dairy exchange:
Arm; do frsts. 24c, frm seconds, 2Sc, firm;
thirds, 22c. firm; packing stock, firm at 2115c
for No. and 21c for No. 2.
Cheese-Fancy California new fats, 13c per
ID. firm; hrsts. 12c Arm; new young Americas.
age. fancy, 1Sc finn.
Eggs-California fresh extras. 21c per doz,
nrm frsts, 1910, firm; seconds, 171ac, Arm;
thirds, 16c, firm.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-06
General MERCHANDISE

Bags-San Quentin, 1zc: grain bags, juno
July. SIC: wool bags. 4si4@z71sc.
Coal-Wellington. s12 per ton; New Welinz e
1on si2 BecveT s $40 t cGos p bnS ana
in sacks: Welsh anthracite. SO; coke, vi per
ton in bulk and $19 in sacks; Rocky mountain
nominal.
Oil-Linseed is &c higher. Quotations
are for barrels. Linseed. SIC per gallon
for boiled and 55c for raw, cases &c more:
castor oil, in cases. No. 1. 75c; Bakers
AA, cases. s1.2s@1.30; lucol. soc for boiled and
SIC for raw; China nut, cases. e50o0c per ga.
Ion; cocoanut OIL In barrels. 5Sc for Ceylon ana
55c for Australian: extra bleached winter sperm
whale oil. SOC; extra winter strained lard oii
Soc; No. lard oil, Csc; pure neatsfoot oil. Ioc'
NO. 1 neatsfoot oil. 571c; herring oil, 4oc; sal
mon oil. 35c: boiled hsh oil. 35c; paint oil, 3oc
from tank wagon. 10@11c; special. do. 121zc;
pearl oil. in cases, lie; astral, lie; star. 1Ic.
extra star, 20c; Elaine, 26c; eocene, 1ecs stove
gasoline, in bulk 171ac, In cases 24c; NO. 4 en-,
CINE distillate. iron barrels or drums, Sc; no,
do exc. cases SIC more; benzine In bulk 1915.
in cases lee; s6 degree gasoline in bulk soc. In
cases 36c.
Turpentine-Is Sc lower at S3c per gallon IN
cases and 761sc in drums and iron barrels
Rosin-Per Dbl of $50 lbs-E, $7.35; +, S4o;
g, $3.50; H, $7.70; 1. $3.50.
Red and white lead-Red lead, SHG9c per
ID: white lead, s@S1ac. according to quantity.
Sugar-The Western sugar refining company
quotes as follows, terms net cash: Cubes A,
lated. 545c: fruit. do. 5.4Oc: fine coarse gran
ulated. $3.50; beet granulated 600 ID Gags
only), 5-25c; confectionery A, $3.50: magnolia A,
495c; extra @. 4.s5c; golden G, 4-75c; ID, 4-65c
bbls 5.s5c; boxes 6.10c per lb. Barrels and so
10 bags 10c, half bbs 25c and boxes soc more per
100 lbs for all grades. No order taken for less
than IS barrels or its equivalent.