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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07
THE NEW MEMBER.

From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
Now that he has become q duly qualified
member Of the Ananias Society. 1t is gener-
ally believed that Mr.. Hartman will at
| once proceed to acquire a majority of the
stock.
| From the St. Louis Globe Democrat.
Mr.. Hartman claims to have recovered
| his memory though 1t failed to a consid-
cradle extent on the witness stand.
| From the Pittsburg Gazette-Times.
| with an IT," said Touchstone. But the
President is not given to the If habit
From the Hartford Times
Although vouching for Harriman's quail
f1cations for membership in the Ananias
Club, President Roosevelt is bound to ad-
init that the railway magnate Is no molly
coddle anyhow.
From the Dayton News.
II the President every ninety days has to
call some one a liar. there is bound to come
the suspicion that he Is sometimes mixed
in his facts. He did not emerge from the
Chandler TiIlman affair without injury, and
many more wrangies, where the issue is
one of veracity, are bound to hurt the Presi-
dent
From the Boston Traveller.
1t won't be long before the Presidential
Ananias Club will be obliged to build an
annex or L to accommodate the crowd.
From the Syracuse Herald.
Mr.. Hartman has now Joined the long list
of more or less distinguished people whose
memories do not agree with the Presidents,
thus emitting him to honorable mention In
the liar class.
From the Columbus Dispatch
Though the fact has just been revealed.
Mr.. Hartman got his lemon out of the ton
layer of the Roosevelt; box. And he de-
served 1t. too.
From the New York World
Membership in the Ananias Club is in.
creasing to a pass where additional quail
fications may be necessary to keep IL
select.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Hartman probably regrets that he did
not add Burn this letter."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07
HOW she LOOKED.

Just hold 1t slanting that the light
May fall Just so upon the glass.
Therel Now you seem to have II right
Sweet, quaint, old fashioned little lasst
How plain and smooth her hair Is worn;
The frock, how hideous Its stripe
They wore such things ere We were bornt
It's grandmother's daguerreotype.
She looks so serious and stif.
Yet those two curls are perfect dears.
/ very often wonder II
She was as prim she appears.
You see, her head the artist" placed
In some machine with iron grippe.
Still. signs Of mischief l have traced
In grandmother's daguerreotype.
Grandfather says In time gone by
She led him quite q lively dance
Dear me! 1t really makes one sigh
To think about that old romance.
He says she had such roguish eyes,
And lips, he says. like cherries ripe.
It's something that you'd not surmise
From grandmother's daguerreotype.
Chicago News
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07
WHEN THE pESSIMIST APPEARS.

Run! RUM Run!
Here comes the pessimistl
There are troubles ON the way,
He has made a dismal list
And 10 bullying with dismay.
"0h, we'll have to pay" he cries,
For the bright days we have hadf"
You will run IL you are wise
And would keep on being glad.
He IL always In despair;
Glee he bitterly disowns;
When the world has peace, Prepare
For another war" he means.
II the mornings warm and bright
With a cheerless look he groans
That a change Will come ere night;
He can feel 1t In his bones.
All the good lies in the past '.
There is nothing fair ahead:
Present blessings cannot last.
He is filed with doubt and dread.
Get your hat and go away;
he will answer you with sneers,
II to bid him hope you stay
80 Run!. Run! Run!
When the pessimist appears.
s. Z. Kiser, In the Chicago Record Herald.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07
SAYS |.

l wish / had Harriman's railroads. 8is-.. II
I'd link them together and ride =, -
All over the land and I'd carry a band,
And I'd find me a beautiful BRIDE $50 Ego ~
I'd reckon my shekels In millions. ---., -.,,.n
In piles that would reach to the sky 7''''
That's what I'd do and say, wouldn't; you1
Says to myself. says l. ~a.,.
know a commandment Pm breaking
By longing to have Morgan's rocks.
II he'd leave them to me you would very soon see
Me wearing some fancy silk socks. = b
I'd buy every picture that's painted, .
And 'pooh!" IL the price should be high
That's what I'd do, and say, wouldn't your
Says to myself, says l.
II were possessed Of the millions -1- .@
That Jawn d. has in his 3. -f q.
You can bet would skip on a far away trip
And bother no more about fame.
And I'd buy me two pairs OF suspenders
(The ones that have make me sigh
That's what I'd do, and say, wouldn't you,
Says to myself, says !. ,.-.s.s.
Milwaukee Sentinel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07
LADY APRIL.

Lady April. she Is fair,
Flowers blooming everywhere,
Natures perfume I'm the air.
All, but yet. how we regret
That we are not wearing yet
Our winter underwear!
Lady April, with the rose
In her tresses. fears no SHOWS,
But. as everybody knows.
We have chilly weather still
And from colds for some weeks Will
Talk, with labor, through the nose.
Fairest daughter of the year.
Lady April brings US cheer.
Truly. her delights are dear,
But she brings us little ease
For We freeze, disease and sneeze
And the grip we have. we fear.
st. Louis Globe Democrat,
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PROCESS OF ELIMINATION.

Two statesmen of Ohio
tOf Presidents the mother
Think by elimination
Each to efface the other.
But there are people elsewhere
Who say they would not care
II circums tances tended to
Eliminate the pair.
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

Every now and then some woman insists
on having the word .'obey" omitted from
the marriage service. Some such general
custom might tend to lessen the divorce
proceedings which have, according to the
statisticians, increased to such an alarming
extent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

In a few more days the jury in the Traw
case will be permitted to read the news
papers through. and to congratulate them
selves on what they have missed in the
jrna
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07
The Sparrow.

INC sparrow.
Sparrow on de window sill,
Come, one April day.
Seems to say, You all keep still,
Kickin' hathaway"
'Tain't no use Of arguin'
Less in work you're strong.
I can't talk nor even sing,
But l gifts along.
Things is goin' to happen right.
Wouldn't git much done
If 1 sat up all de night
Worryin' bout de sun.
/ keeps workin' an amt vexed
II rs blamed or praised;
GIFTS de nes' all built an next
Has de family raised"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

Walter Wellman says he will start for the
north pole on the list Of July. This should
enable Mr.. Wellman to get back with a
good supply Of, readable copy for the
Christmas editions Of the magazines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07
A Popular Senator.

From the Kansas City Star.
With the election of United States sena-
tors by popular vote Kansas hopes she
might manage to get a popular senator
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07
SHOOTING STARS.
The Chief Interest.

How fortunate 1t is said the magazine
reader, that no one has actually arrived
at the north pole.
"Fortunate?'
Yes. No account of its discovery could
possibly be as interesting the discussion
of various methods Of reaching it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07
A Dangerous Luxury,

Il like to hear man say just what he
thinks" said the frank, outspoken person.
YES" answered the diplomat. "Its
amusing to hear him. But shouldn't care
to be the man."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07
Uncertain.

Correct advice is hard to strike.
Some kinds produce aversion strong;
And when YOU get the sort you like
It's very likely to prove wrong.
A Prejudiced View.
Its hard to satisfy public opinion said
Mr.. Dustin Stax.
Have you ever tried?"
Yes. But find that if railway doesn't
make money 1t is sneered at as failure
and If it does 1t Is denounced as a menace
to the general welfare
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

VIM. D. Haywood resents being compared
to Hartman even more than Hartman re-
sents being compared to Haywood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

Chicago's street railway people feel that
they can afford to invest millions in order
to discourage any future municipal owner
ship sentiment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07
ANSWERS TO
CORRESPONDENTS

lin this column will be answered all Question. OF
proper nature submitted to The Star fnquirers
should write one side only and address their let
tiers Uncle Jasper" Star Office. In case of DIM
cult conundrums answers may be delayed for a
week or two. Consequently II may be advisable for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

BOTANY.-Where is the native habitat
of the lemon? Ain the vicinity of the
White House. 1t is also reported that cit
rus fruit thrives we'll at Oyster Bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

With Burkett looming up along with
Bryan a presidential possibility, Ne
braska may yet become as much of q
political center as Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

The President has no hesitation in declar-
ing that political desperadoes are trying to
shoot up his campaign slate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

Japan's order for the biggest warshp in
the world is calculated to send another
shiver down the spine OF each yellow merrill
sufferer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

Mr. Bryan is careful not to develop the
same affection for government ownership
that he once cherished for free silver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

Harriman's obstinacy must leave the
President more than ever convinced that
he would never have made a desira BILE SEN
atOr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07
Kansas City's Boom.

From the Minneapolis Journal.
Fffty-five billion dollars as the estimated
value of the real estate of the country Is
low. Kansas City alone had that much at
one time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

Mr.. Rainey-says he did not go to Panama
on pleasure trip. The fact is that there
cannot be much pleasure anywhere If the
cuisine falls very far below the standard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

IL mas been pretty thoroughly Demon
stFated That banquet is not good place
10 discuss state secrets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

The car has been asked to abdicate as
often as Chauncey M. Depew has been
asked to resign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

A fve-million dollar plot does not sound
very large In these days Of enormous capi-
talization. ,.s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07
Ultimate.

From the New York Tribune.
Simplified spelling is another reform which
might well be classified as ultimate"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

MARGARET.--Dear Uncle Jasper. I read
In the paper the other day that a man had
committed suicide while riding on a rail-
road train. Don't you think that a foolish
thing to do under the circumstances? A.
You bet We do. Why anticipate?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07


rus fruit thrives we'll at Oyster Bay
H. T. J.-How much did Hartman raise,
A.-Cash or Cain? More particulars, please.
MARGARET.-Dear Uncle Jasper. | read
In the paper the other day that a man had
committed suicide while riding on a rail-
road train. Don't you think that foolish
thing to do under the circumstances? A.
You bet We do. Why anticipate?
TERENCE.-Did Silent Smith. who died
recently in Japan. leave much of a fortune2
A.-About $4,000, 900. 1t is understood that
he has several namesakes In this country.
We do not know, at present writing.
whether they will be the premises when
the cantaloupe is cut.
G. Fl. A.-Uncle Jasper. is 1t really trus
that some people show great animosity
toward the railroads? Alt certainly is.
Why, we know of man who, since the an
nual pass passed away, hangs around tho
White House just to see the railroad mag
mates crawling on their hands and knees
up the asphalt sidewalk. Amt that mean2
CURRENT.-Have any serious charges I'm
connection with the construction of the
Panama canal developed from the recent
visit of the congressional party2 A.-Oh,
DEAR yes. The French scandal isn't in H.
Representative Rainey. who was wound IN
last season trying to bust the watch trust
had to pay twenty cents for two fried eggs
in the official canal restaurant. He thinks
a falr charge would have been fifteen cents.
Rainey will stump his district on the issue
in the coming presidential campaign.
Hartman mean? "A Hartman is a man
who harries the President 1t Is evident
you didn't go to Chase's last week, Agg.
a to
Olcott or Depew? There are no favor'tes
In the family any more.
THESPIAN.-Is Richard Mansfield really
III? A.-Really and truly. During a re-
cent performance of Peer Gynt" he was
severely bitten on the left leg by the artis-
tic temperament, and the attending physl-
clans fear blood poisoning
NJ. K. M.-Does that 5000, 600 corruption
fund really exist and has any of 1t been
used? A.-You can search us. We can prove
an alibi most any day.
JOHN L.-what is the trouble? haven't
seen a line in the papers lately about
Superintendent of Schools Chancellor. A
You're lucky, John. We have. But then
you don't have to read the papers carefully.
It's our business, you see.
PRUNELLA.-While going by the White
House recently 1 heard the strains of
MARYLAND, My Maryland" Is the Pres-
ably singing the latest version written by
the court bard. 1t trots along this way:
Hartman, Oh. Hartman,
I'd like to meet you. Hartman.
I'd like to beat you black and blue
And turn you loose when got through.
On, Hartman. dear Hartman.
Call after dark, oh, Hartman
CHARLES f. ks there any reason to
suspect Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania OF
knowing anything of the 5000, 900 corrup-
ton fund? A.-Nothing specific, Charlie,
but the prima facie evidence looks good.
"Id like to use II had excuse
Said countenance filled with teeth
"A shorter and uglier word.
Emphatic and charmngly brief -
GRACE.-Unce Jasper are Strawberries
fully ripe as yet, and Is it safe to eat tbem7
Awe don't know about now. They were
not two weeks ago. Yes, Grace, feel
better now thank you.
UNCLE JASPER.
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Mixed Emotions.

Zine weather we're getting" said the
CHEEKY citizen.
Yes" answered the weather prophet
.it's kind Of enjoyable. but not being what
was predicted, shouldn't call 1t success
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

H. 7. J.-How much did Hartman raise,
A--Cash or Cain? More particulars, please.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

TERENCE.-Did Silent Smith. who died
recently in Japan. leave much of a fortune2
A.-About $40, 100000 1t is understood that
he has several namesakes in this country.
We do not know, al present writing
whether they will be on the premises when
the cantaloupe Is cut
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

g. Fl. A.-Uncle Jasper, is IL really true
that some people show great animosity
toward the railroads? At certainly is
Why, We know of man who, since the an
nual pass passed away, hangs around tho
White House just to the railroad mag
mates crawling on their hands and knees
up the asphalt sidewalk. Amt that mean2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

THESP1AN.-IS Richard Mansfield really
III? A.-Really and truly. During a re-
cent performance of Peer Gynt' he was
severely bitten on the left leg by the artis-
tic temperament, and the attending physl-
clans fear blood poisoning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

AGGRESSIvE.-What does the mama
Hartman mean? A Hartman is a man
who harries the President. 1t Is evident
you didn't go to Chases last week, Agg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

LOCAL.-Where Is Chauncey now? A
Olcott or Depew? There are no favor'tes
In the family any more.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-13

OAKLAND. Jan. I2.-Cupid has been
playing lively pranks among the
musty records OF the County Clerks
Office, with the result that Frank II.
Bartlett q popular newspaper man.
has won beautiful Louise Terol The
few weeks OF lOve-mak king began over
the dry-as-dust tones, in which the
pretty brunette searcher of records
was engaged IN work
Beauty Of the Latin type made the
dainty little clerk . target OF many a
masculine eye as she modestly went
through her prosaic round Of record
searching. Bartletts duties as re-
porter on the Courthouse assignment
compelled him 10 spend most OF his
time at the Clerks Office. Dan Cupid
inrervened and he was soon an ardent
wooer Of Miss TeroL
The secret was no secret long. Last
evening the young people were treated
10 a shower OF rice as they left the
Courthouse together. Today the we'd
ding was sOlemnized quietly and Bart
lett and his wife departed for a brief
journey.
Bartlett Is a graduate OF the Univer-
sity Of California, where he was for
merly instructor in the French depart
nent He is a son Of the late Colum-
bus Bartlett. who was a prominent
attorney Of san Francisco and a Uni
Versity Regent. The groom is also a
nephew OF the late Washington Bart
lett. one time Mayor OF San Francisco
and Governor Of California. The bride is
is years old, the daughter OF Mrs.
Louise Terol who lives at 1863
Eleventh avenue. East Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-13
RUSH CARRIES AID
To SUFFERERS

WASHINGTON, Jan. .12-The Secre-
tary of the Treasury has received from
Sitka, Alaska, copy of a telegram
dated Juneau. January 10, from the
commander OF the revenue cutter Sitka,
in which he says he has received a ca
blegram from Deputy Marshal Wad-
dell at Catella, Alaska, TO the effect
that forty persons, including nine
women and six children, at Yakataga,
are short of provisions, and that some
OF them are sick. The telegram adds.
Prompt assistance is necessary.
Can you send revenue cutter to remove
or take provisions7 All are able to
pay. Twenty five tons of provisions
for Yakataga at Kayak Highlands, but
no boats are available for winter SER
vice. I have notified Governor Hogatt
to take up the matter with the au-
thorities at Washington"
In response, Acting Secretary Ed
wards telegraphed Captain Ainsworth
OF the revenue cutter Rush that unless
other arrangements could be made TO
assist the people at Yakataga he should
proceed with his vessel In response
to this telegram the department late
today received a telegram to the effect
that the Rush had sailed.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-13
ACADEMIC COUNCIL
GRANTS DEGREES

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Jan. IL
The Academic Council granted degrees
TO forty-six students last night Those
who received diplomas and the depart
ments from which they registered FOL
low:
Bachelor Of laws-Bsrold William Strong,
Master hatS Of arts-zoOOgy. Milo Herrick spAuld.
ing palo Alto.
Eugfneer-Chemical engineering Dane Manson
Greer. Stanford University -.
Bachelor OF artsCLstin 3, Eno9fs seesrson
Blanche Hall. sacramento; English. Alice Ce-
feryfIle. Ruth Hughes Gilbert. Palo Alto: Edith
R. Mirrielees, Big Timber, Mont Doris Pugh-
Redwood CITY; James Nichols Stanford, Olympia,
Wash: Estella Frances Wynne, San Francisco;
education, Erwin E. Lewis. San Francisco; Wal
ter irving Simpson, Mountain View; history,
Emma Eulalie Cherlebois, Ventura; Otto Kari
Grau. Sacramento; Letizia Moulton himball,
Eureka; Lee Thornton Ross. Belmont; economies,
Lee J. Brawley. Seattle. Wash; Bryant Ma
tbews Ilos Angeles: Haines Wadsworth Reed,
Los Angeles; Alfred Aubert Hanrpson, washing
ton, D. c.. drawing, Nina Claire Davenport. PAlo
Alto: Josephine z. Heron, Elsinore: Sarah Alice
Robinson Oakland: chemistry. Berton Wood
ford Crandall. PalO Alto; Porter Taylor Frizzell.
Mitchell or: Elmore Eugene Horowitz, San Ber-
nardino; Hugh Leslie Thomson, Burlington, Vt
zoology Rose Miriam Higley. Pasadena; To-
kuzO Kimura. Toxic, Japan. entomology. Rose
Allen Mortimer Chamberlin, Palo Altos Ray
mond August Fuller. Palo Alto Franklin Burris
GOudy. Denver, Col, Louis John Mayreis. Stan.
ford University: Charles Brewster Minis. Mus
kecon. Mich. Leo NJ. Rosenberg. Phoenix, A.
T.: George Fred Zofmsn. Jolon; civil engineer
ing. Horace r. AcChesney, Palo Alto; mechani-
cisco: Robert Allen Hudson. Palo Alto; electri-
cal engineering. Adna Treat Brower Palo Alto
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-13
WOULD PUT CHECK
UPON OAKLAND
Berkeleyites May Urge the
Annexation of Alameda
County to San Francisco
COLLEGE TOWN IRATE

BERKELEY, Jan. 12.-The improve
ment clubs of Berkeley, represented by
a Joint committee, have declared for a
change in the name of the Berkeley
railway station to University station"
The Southern Pacific Company will be
asked to announce the substitution.
Fearing that Oakland is planning to
establish a city and county of Oak
land" cutting Berkeley out of the ar
rangement, the joint committee has ap-
pointed a subcommittee to investigate
and to devise ways and means of check
ing Oaklands alleged purpose. The sub
committee includes Stacy Gibbs, DR.. f.
w. Bancroft and J. S. Bradley AS a
last resort in the battle against Oak
lands plans President Victor j. Robert
son of the associated Improvement
clubs proposes that, if necessary, a
movement be started to annex all of
Oakland, Berkeley and Alameda to Sas.
Francisco. Such a move would be made
only in the event of the failure of all
other expedients to checkmate Oakland.
The Improvement clubs have ap-
pointed Stacy Gibbs to prepare re-
port to the Town Trustees recommend
ing the creating of a street 100 feet
wide, extending along the entire water
front for three miles, the object being
the prevention of a possible monopoly
of the water front. 1t is estimated that
land for the street can be condemned
at cost of not more than $4,000.
Railroads and other corporations would
be sold franchises TO operate along the
water front, and the town thus will
derive an income from its bay shore.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-13
DR.. Shirk Passes Away
After Long Illness

OAKLAND, Jan. 12.-Dr. Adam Shirk,
one OF the best-known physicians in
Alameda County and for five years SUI
perintendent of the County Infirmary,
died this morning at his home, IT'S
Tenth street. after a lingering illness.
DR.. Shirk was a native of Pennsyl-
vania, Sc years of age, and came to
California twelve years ago. Prior t.
coming to this State he was assistant
superintendent of the State Hospital
for the Insane at Austin, Texas. and
before assuming that position he had
been for a time assistant superinten-
dent Of the Harrisburg Hospital for the
Insane az Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
His long years of work in the hospitals
of Harrisburg and Texas made DR..
Shirk an authority as an alienist, and
shortly after coming to Oakland he was
chosen q member Of the Lunacy Com
appointed a member of the Receiving
Hospital staff. Later he was placed in
charge of the County Inflrmary, but
retired five years later to resume pri-
vate practice in this city.
The deceased was prominently asso-
ciated with the Grand Army Of the Re
public and was a member and officer OF
Joe Hooker Post of Alameda He leaves
a wife, Mrs. Virginia Shirk: a SON
Adam H Shirk, who is the superinten-
dent of the Reliance Athletic Club OF
this city and two stepsons. z. l. Har-
bert and J. w. Harbert of San Leandro
The funeral will be held at IL a. m
on Monday January Il, from the fam
lily residence and will be conducted un-
der the direction of Joe Hooker Post OF
the Grand Army. Interment will be in
the Grand Army plot at Mountain View
Cemetery.