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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
BIG BOY IN THE CLASS
JUDGE DELACY SAYS A WORD IN
HIS DEFENSE.
Not Always Fair to Put Him in
Glass With Little Fellows Be-
cause He's Backward.

"There is a fault in the method OF pupil
classification in our schools which should
be remedied in my opinion, so that boys
or girls of thirteen, fourteen or fifteen
years of age may not be compelled to go
into grades for children of ten and eleven
years. because they are deficient In GER
tain branches of studies. This compelling
a boy to go into a class Of children young
er than himself takes the pride out OF
him and may break his spirit"
The foregoing was the comment OF Judge
DeLacy of the Juvenile Court yesterday
afternoon upon the present method Of
classification in the schools, whereby
pupil. irrespective Of his age. is graded by
his knowledge of the various subjects
taught. The opinion was brought about
through the arraignment of a German boy
about fourteen years of age under the
truancy regulations.
The parents of the boy confessed they
were unable to make him go to school. and
the boy, in his own behalf. explained that
he was dissatisfied because Of the grade
he was placed I'm due to his lack OF knowl-
edge of the English language. 1t devel-
oped that the boys backwardness was be-
cause of the comparatively short time he
has had to conquer the difficulties of Eng
lish since his arrival from his native land.
I'm a case of this character there should
be some special attention paid to pupils
of this Sort said Judge DeLacy. The
case was continued until this afternoon,
when final disposition will be made Of it.
The court yesterday was crowded with
non-support actions. in which three men
were committed to the workhouse for
various terms, follows: Patrick Coons.
three months: George f. Anderson, three
months, and William Hanson, thirty days.
In all of the other cases, five in number.
the defendants were permitted to go under
suspended sentences upon condition they
pay their wives sums ranging from 81 to
So week for maintenance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
HoLING OUT IN ONE.
Golfers Ambition-Club That Of
fers Reward for the Feat.

ASAo AsC " oAu AOI tuS : cat.
From Bailey's Magazine.
The legitimate ambition of every golfer
short of winning the open championship
is to hole out IN one: that is, to drive
the ball from the tee into the hole on the
putting green in a single stroke
Stuart Anderson. prominent member
of the POrtrush Club has achieved this
distinction On no less than seven sep
arate occasions-twice at North Berwick
and twice at Aberdeen. A good many
professionals, however, have holed out in
one on two occasions and an amateur, T.
Ireland, has actually managed to do so
twice in the same round.
BY the way, 1t may not be generally
known that under certain circumstances
something more than mere honor and
glory attaches to the accomplishment of
this feat. Thus if it is achieved at what
is known as the island hole of the Royal
Ashdown Forest Club during the progress
of a quarterly competition the secretary
is empowered to present the fortunate
player with a s5 note. The funds for the
purpose of meeting this demand upon the
clubs resources are obtained from an en-
dowment presented by a wealthy men,
Der So far however, and despite the
keen struggle it entails, nobody has yet
qualified for the award
Luck, as will readily be understood, is
factor that enters very largely into golf.
Perhaps the most notable case on record
is that of Jamie Anderson when Compel
ing for the championship at Prestwick in
1878 He had just teed his ball for the
seventeenth drive when little girl stand.
ing among the spectators remarked that
he had unconsciously placed 1t just In
front Of the proper line. Although nobody
else had noticed the fact. this proved on
examination by the referee to be correct
Thereupon Anderson teed his ball again
in a fresh position we'll behind the line
and made a drive which landed him in the
hole and eventually enabled him to win
the match IT, however he had played 1t
from the original spot he would have been
penalized stroke and have lost the
championship Clearly then luck on the
links Is something to be taken into con-
sheraton whatever non-belevers may
saw TO the contrary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
Coats of Imported Ponyskim.

Next OF genuine fur, what could please bet
than of these stylish ur-coth First
real fur their rich urke elegance luxurious warmth their
striking fur-markings.
See what beautiful garment we're offering value
$4,000.
Imported ponyskn by the is the article today
the American Fortunately bought months agowhen
the tide started rising Now we're able show these beau
cloth what you're asked
the domestic cloth elsewhere.
Rich Ponyskn Coats, full forty inches long fine selected skins
so
Handsome Ponykn Coats full fifty inches long made
s.ss ten ' sas Sss i. ss $5Q.75
Real Ponyin Goats: in the jaunty length below the hip of
standing cola with
ss9ii ss % P' s'e s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
NEGRO WAS SURE He WAS SHOT
AND PROVED IT, THOUGH EN-
PLoYER WAS SURPRISED.
As Finley Was Handling Gun It
Went Off-Bullet Hits Hopkins
in the Hip.

Police called this morning at the home
of William j. Finley, 331 c street south
west, to take Finley away to answer for
shooting William Hopkins, a colored en-
ploye in F'inley's saloon.
Mrs. Finley and her. three-year-old
daughter were in the room when Detec-
tive Cornwell and Policeman Cole of the
fourth precinct, announced their mission.
The child. putting her arms about her
fathers neck and kissing lin, asked:
"Are the police going to take You
away
Finley was conveyed to the police sta
ton. where he is held. but no charge has
been placed against him.
Hopkins had been taken from the sa-
loon to the Emergency Hospital for treat
ment. He has bullet wound in his left
hip. The shooting he said, was the re-
Finley did not intend to shoot him.
James Green, James Garner and Harry
Blackburn. all colored. were in the sa-
loon this morning shortly before oc,ocx,
when the shot was fired They tod the
police that Finley and Hopkins had no
quarrel or trouble of am kind. Finley,
they stated. was handling the weapon
and seemed surprised when 1t was ais
charged.
You shot me- said Hopkins, turning
toward the saloonkeeper.
No l haven't" said Finley.
Hopkins then partly removed his cloth
ing and showed the wound that had been
made by the bullet. An unsuccessful eff.
fort was made to get physician In the
neighborhood. A message was sent to
the Emergency Hospital.
The ambulance responded and the
wounded man was soon under treatment
in the hospital. His wound was dressed
and he was sent to ward.
A message reached the police that a
murder had been committed. Policeman
Cole hurried to the saloon on his bicycle,
arriving ahead of Detective Cornwell
Hopkins will probably remain in the
hospital several days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
School in Hospital Ward.
tho ordop Illustrated News

From the London illustrated News.
The authorities Of the London AleNan-
dra Hospital for Children with Hip Dis
ease make II their affair not only to do
what they can toward curing their
charges. but to endeavor to fit them for
the inevitable battle with the world.
School is held in the wards. The three
RS are taught and the pupils are in
structed also in such thingss as drawing,
knitting. sewing and basket
weaving Nor are they left without such
exercise as Is possible for them. and
there is q regular course of physical drill.
School time is from 10 to Il in the morn
ing and from 30 to 8 in the afternoon.
The three teachers engaged were appoint
ed by the London county council.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
Not Absolutely Secure.
a tue CHRISTIAN Advocate.

from tue Christian Advocate.
An Irish tenant who had just bought
under the purchase act boosted to the
agent that his landlord was now God
Almighty and that he need fear moth
ing.
Don't YOU be too sure Pat was the
reply. Remember God Almighty evict-
ed his first two tenants"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
Fancy Feathers.s
Worth $500 NO.
and 81. so yOS

a prominent wholesaler dis~
posed OF his surplus stock OF Fancy
Feathers at big sacrifice-and We place
the entire lot on sale tomorrow at half
and less than half original value
The lot comprises the most fashionable
hat trimmings of the season. among them
Straight Ostrich Feathers and Fancy
Ostrich Feathers. Long Aigrette Effects,
ETC. in black, white, light blue, new blue,
brown. green and taupe.
Values actually worth 500 and $50
for CSC for choice.
(Millinery DEPTH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
A New Years Suggestion
NEWS FROM HOME.

The best New Years
present you can give any
one is a subscription to
THE T VIEWING and
s U N d Y S T AR, or
either. Send it to your
Father, Mother, Sister,
Brother or Friend who has
left this city for residence
elsewhere.
The Evening and Sunday
Star mailed to any adj
dress, postage prepaid, 90
cents a month or $3.50 a
year. The Evening Star,
30 cents a month. The
Sunday Star, including the
Sunday Magazine, $I.5o a
year. The Saturday Star,
SI.oo a year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
Not So Exacting.

From the Kansas City Journal.
80 you're a butcher now?"
Yes" explained the former dry goods
clerk. "The ladies' don't try to match
spareribs or steak"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-09
Renorted Settlement Of Trouble.


London, Mar. 9.-The Chinese-Jap-
anese war cloud has been scattered.
China has automatically capitulated.
.Japan has made concessions from her
'urconditiOnal surrender ultimatum of
Saturday that will allow China to
save her face" and yet satisfy every
material japanese demand.
The problem is a knotty one and
not all the details are yet cleared up.
In a general way the proposition was
settled in this manner. China will
release the steamer Tatsu Maru and
restore the flag to the vessels COM
mander. An official note of regret
is to be sent to Japan. The Chinese
promised a speedy trial and pun
ishment of the officers who seized
the boat. Japan will take steps to
suppress the smuggling of contra
band from Japan to the China rebels.
Japan will recall the shipment of arms
and ammunition on the Tatsu Maru.
The full conditions of settlement
will not be known until Japan has
received the note of apology from the
incident.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-09
BR|NDLE COW PAYS VISIT To
CAMPBELL MILLINERY STORE

down through the rows of spring
bonnets.
When she saw the nature of her
customer Mrs. Rose Campbell, pro-
prietress of the store, rose to the occa-
sion mounting upon table in the
room and shouting "Shoo, shoo," in
voice that betrayed anxiety. At
this Mrs. Brindle turned her atten-
ton to a large mirror in the room
and for a time it looked like the fire
works were going to commence. But
she showed no antipathy towards the
COW in the glass and passed on.
Meanwhile the crowd began to gath
err and by the time the COW had got
ten half way through the room her
movements were being watched by a
crowd of open-eyed people with the
store folks as the most directly inter-
ested spectators.
BY the time the muly had neared
the rear OF the millinery shop her
owner had caught up with her and
when he opened the back door she
passed out Of the place as gently as
she would have gone through the bars
INTO corral.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-09
one DEMOCRAT
/. OUT FOR CONGRESS
ANDREW JOHNSON DERBY
is A CANDIDATE.
Unkniwn Hood River Man Announces
That He VIII Try for Ellis Seat
Has Plurality of Over 10000 to
OvercOme-Not Thought He VIII
Draw Very Heavy Vote - Is Too
Close to Portland.


Interest. in congressional race
in the second district was increased
today by the announcement that An
drew Johnson Derby Of Hood River,
has filed his petition for the nomina-
ton on the democratic ticket.
Mr.. Derby is almost as well known
throughout the district as was James
Harvey Graham of Baker City, who
was the democratic nominee for this
position in 1906. So far the East Or
egonian has failed to find any one in
this city who has ever heard of Mr..
Derby and it is not known what his
business is or how long he has been
in Hood River.
At the election of 1906 Mr.. Graham
the democratic nominee received a
total of 12,151 votes while w. R. Ellis
of this city, received the handsome
total of 2S,S94. or 16,24S more than
Mr.. Graham received. In the same
election Paul, the socialist candidate
received 1882 and Stone prohibitionist,
24OS.
Inasmuch as Mr.. Derby lives in the
western portion of the district, ana
there are two eastern Oregon candi-
dates in the field, it Is not estimated
now that his vote will equal that re-
ceived by Mr.. Graham two years ago,
should he succeed in landing the noms
ination in the primary election.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-09

Toxic, Mar. 9.-There- is no con-
flrmation here that China has taken
steps to placate japan in regard to
the Satsu Maru incident.
A demonstration against China in
the next "a hours is expected here. The
story which was sent out by a Lon
don news agency to the effect that
China was ready to apologize was Civ
en- no credence.
There is great activity about the
foreign office but no official state
ment is forthcoming.
A speedy apology must come from
Pekin or the movement against Chi
ma will begin. Activity in naval cir
cles is marked and increasing hourly.
This activity is probably responsible
for the rumor that a naval demonstra-
tion will be made against China at
once.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-09
TROOPS HAVE LEFT GoLDFIELD
Nevada Police Now in Charge and
Quiet Prevails at Mining Camp.


Goldfield, New, Mar. 9.-The Uni
ted States troops that have been In
Goldfleld for three months evacuated
the camp Saturday, and turned the
responsibility Of maintaining peace
in the Goldfield district over to the
local police authorities and the Ne
vada state police. The departing for
ces consisted of ia men and five Of
flcers, requiring three passenger and
two baggage cars.
The departure of the troops was at
an early morning hour They went
on board the cars Friday night, and
the train pulled out shortly after mid
night. Their departure was not sig
nalized in any particular way. In
fact, there were only personal friends
at the depot to bid them farewell The
men left in good condition. Captain
Wassel in command Of the troops
was the only I'll man. He had been
Ill more or less throughout his stay in
Goldfleld, and until recently was con-
IlHeu W Has ueu loI SeFelai "SehS' lHo
captain and his troops were glad to
leave.
Several squads of state police ar
rived in Goldfield last week and es-
tabllshed local headquarters in a
building in the center OF the town.
The district is peaceful, as the strike
was practically declared off this
week.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-09

The bull that went into the china
shop made for himself a worldwide
reputation, but it is doubtful If he
created any more CONSERVATION than
did mild little COW that called at
the Campbell millinery store this ar
tern0on. She entered the place
through the Main street entrance and
after a careful survey of the spring
headgear within the store allowed
herself to be led through the rear
door.
About 1870 this afternoon the COW,
which was a briudle muly, was being
driven along Main street and as she
passed the millinery store she noticed
the Merry Widow" hats within the
shop window and they evidently APP
pealed to her feminine tastes. She at
once proceeded for the front door and
entered as unceremoniously as would
any other lady.
Once inside the building the COW
glanced casually down over the lines
carried by the Pendleton Suit & Cloak
House Put that side did not possess
the charm for her that she found on
the millinery side and she started
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-09
AGREE ON EARLY
TARIFF REVISION
SPECIAL SESSION TO HAM
DIE SUBJECT AT ONCE
BID VIII BE Prepared by Cannon,
Payne, Dalzell and Sherman and
Congress VIII BE Called in Special
Session After Expiration OF Pres
cnt Congress Next Spring-Wnl
Lower Duties on Steel and Iron and
Others Will BE Equallzed.


Washington, Mar. 9.-Tariff revi-
sion has been agreed upon by the re-
publican leaders. A special session of
congress will be called Immediately
after The expiration of the present
congress next spring and a bill pre-
pared by Cannon, Payne, Dalzell and
Sherman will be presented.
The revision will lower duties on
steel and iron and equalize others.
Representative Sherman is now cir
culating petition among the men,
bers of the house requesting the ways
and means committee to sit during
the summer recess for the purpose of
gathering data which will aid the
members in framing up the new tar
iff schedules.
Many signatures are already Sc
cured and It is almost certain that the
committee will sit.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-09
EMMA GOLDMAN SPEAKS.

Leads Followers to Graves Of Hay
market Rioters 20 Test Right oi
Free Speech.
Chicago, Mar. 9.-Denied the right
OF free speech within the city limits
Emma Goldman today lead a num-
Der of followers to the graves OF the
Haymarket rioters.
when asked whether there was any
special significance in this she said;
AZ have been denied the right of free
speech within the city limits, but they
won't bother me out there. have
a right TO go there. I am not chal-
lenging interference from the police
but will test the right of free speech
I'm Chicago"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-09
REMARKABLE MESSAGE
Wireless Transmitted Across Two
Mountain Ranges and Continent.

Pensacola. Fla, March 9.-one of
the most remarkable wireless messa-
ges ever sent, was received here today
signed by Norman Rose of the United
Press Association. from the Evans
Fleet on the Pacific, stating that the
battleships would reach Magdalena
bay on March ~, three days earlier
than planned. z
The wireless flash which crossed
two mountain ranges and continent,
beat Evans formal telegram to the
navy department. Roses message was
the first word heard from the fleet
since It left Callao and was at once
forwarded to the president and Sec
retary Metcalf, who were greatly
pleased to get it. The message declar-
ed the fleet to be in excellent condi-
ton and making extraordinary time.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-09

That the Hartman system is able
to pay It's taxes in time to secure the
per cent rebate for prompt pay
ment In spite OF the financial furry,
was shown at the sheriffs office this
morning when a voucher for $50, ,0S3.-
80 arrived through the mail. The
amount was in payment OF the COM
pany's annual tax for Umatilla coun-
ty and by making the payment
promptly the railroad people saved
S1B5S.26 through the rebate.
The payment just made by the rail-
road company is the largest taxpay-
ment ever received at the sheriffs Of
flee for the railroad Is now assessed
at higher figure than ever before,
and there are more school district
levies than usual.
or the 5000 paid by the railroad
company, sf5,O16 was in payment Of
the state and county tax, while the
remaining $4,000 was in payment OF
the special tax imposed by "a school
districts of the county and by six mu-
inequalities.
The total OF the railroad assessment
for 1907 Is $7,502.S4s. OF that amount
$7,31S.080 is for 1876 miles OF railroad
and rolling stock at $4,000 per mile
While the remainder is for the tele-
graph lines, station grounds and i'm
provements within the county. The
o. r. & n. company has 112 miles OF
double telegraph line in the county
and this is assessed at $3.50 per mile,
while the AZ miles Of single telegraph
line maintained is assessed at sl2O
per mile.
The prompt payment of the railroad
tax this year is in marked contrast
with the situation a few years ago
when the company was fighting Its
assessment and allowed several years
taxes to accumulate.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-09
COOKE STRIKES BACK.
Says Day Has Sold Character and HI
fluence TO Standard Oil Trust.

Brandon, VT, March 9.-Answering
DIR. Days reply to his formal charges
with a hot rejoinder, DR.. George A.
Cooke today called Day "hireling Of
the oil trust" and other pet names.
Chancellor Days reply is thin and
shabby in texture" said Cooke. HE
has sold his character and influence
to the Standard Oil trust. His state
ment that Cooke is something @ &
joke to those that know him is abseO'
and childish on its face. There Is 4
widespread feeling in the church that
he ought to be expelled from the
church for his attacks on the presi-
dent"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-09

Portland, March 9.-Today Judge
Cleland upheld the validity OF the
initiative and referendum law in the
state circuit court, sustaining the de-
murrer filed by the state attorney
general TO answer the Pacific States
Telephone and Telegraph company in
which an attack on the initiative and
referendum was made.
The case will now go up to the su-
preme court. In sustaining the law
Judge Cleland entered Judgment
against the company for the state to
the amount of s10,450.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-09
Chinese Revolutionits Active.

Toxic, Mar. "a full fledged rev.
olution against the present Chinese
dynasty has broken out and threatens
to sweep across South China, accord
ing to dispatches received here.
Kwangsi province is the storm cen
ter and already the revolutionists have
carried all before them and are in
charge of both the provincial and
municipal governments
In a number of fights between the
imperial troops and the rebels, the
imperialists have been defeated. The
rebels are well supplied with arms,
said to have been furnished by Jap
anese contrabandists.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-09
FOR RAILROAD COMMISSIONER.
c. G. Loucks Well Known Railroad
Man of Portland, viii Become a
Candidate.

c. C. Loucks, we'll knonw South
ern Pacific conductor of Portland, has
announced that he will be a candidate
for the office of railroad commission
er before the republican primaries
and his petitions are now being circu-
lated by railroad men all over the
state.
Mr.. Loucks has taken an active in
terest in railroad legislation and for
many years has represented the train
men of the Southern Pacific as lob
byist at Salem during the legislative
sessions.
He is a practical railroad man of
many years experience as well as be-
ing capable in every other way to fill
the office. In the legislative session
of 1901 Mr.. Loucks represented the
brakemen Of oregon while j. M.
Poorman of Woodburn, represented
the conductors, James Randall of The
Dalles, the engineers, and Bert Huff
man of this city, the locomotive fire.
men as a legislative committee sent
down to secure the passage of the
employers liability act which was en-
acted into law at the next session.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-09

New Haven, March 9.-Probably
the worst blow the Panama canal has
yet received came this morning when
Civil Engineer John Stevens, former
chief engineer of the big ditch, came
out with an interview branding the
entire work a mistake and a mismaD-
aged fiasco. Various explanations
have been offered for the Stevens
resignation from the job he once
held.
"At best, the project will have a
comparatively small commercial
value" he said, "and this value viii
by no means be commensurate with
the terrific cost. The difficulty with
which the fleet could be navigated
through the canal would greatly TO
duce the strategic value in case Of
war"