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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-08
THE GOVERNMENT AT WORK.
V-The Department Of Justice.
D. EDEnEpT( uACXTN
By FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

spectors of the Post Office Department,
and turned over to the local officers OF
he Department of Justice for prosecu.
ton. There are more violations of>the I'm
ternal revenue laws than of any other
class of federal statutes. Postal laws.
customs laws. and pension laws rank in
the order named with respect to the fire.
quency of their violation.
The Department of Justice has no con-
troll over the federal courts so far as the
judges are concerned, but the district at
torneys. the United States marshals and
the clerks of the courts act under it's
guidance. They are appointed by the
President, with the advice and consent
of the Senate. But the Attorney General
is nearly always consulted before the ap-
pointments are made. and in the dis
charge Of their offlcal duties they are
expected to be guided by the advice and
recommendations of the Department of
Justice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-08
new YORK STOCK BROKER
MISSING FOR SIX DAYS
George L. Malcolm Has Been Absent
From Home and Office Since
October e.

NEW YORK, October S.-Search has
been instituted for George I. Malcolm.
floor member of the New York Stock En-
change and senior partner in the stock
brokerage firm of Malcolm e. Coombes He
has been absent since last Sunday from
his place of business and from his home
at - East I'D street.
Statement at Malcom's Office.
Persons connected with the firm had
not learned anything definite about the
disappearance Of Mr.. Malcolm. This state
ment was offered:
Mr. Malcolm, whose mind was impaired
by domestic af1iiction, has not been seen
since Sunday October D Owing to his
depressed mental state. we naturally feel
much anxiety over his absence, but We
have no positive information as to what
may have befallen him. Mr.. Malcolm S
business affairs and those Of his firm are
in the most prosperous condition. and
there is absolutely no reason in any of his
business affairs for his disappearance.
The business of the firm will, of course,
be conducted without Interruption"
Domestic Misfortunes.
Domestic misfortunes it is thought, de-
pressed Mr.. Malcolm. Two Of his sons be-
came Ill with scarlet fever last spring
and one, of them died in distressing cir
cumstances. Mrs. Malcolm then became
ill, the death of her son having affected
her deeply. MIR. Malcolm felt the loss of
his son keenly. and he has been down.
cast all summer.
The last person who saw Mr.. Maicom
is Dr. Alvah H. Doty, federal health
officer. The broker had been DIR. Iotys
guest at Tompkinsville. Staten Island,
having been invited there to play golf on
the links of the Fox Hills Club. The
physician thought the outdoor exercise
would have good effect upon his friend
He went to Staten Island Saturday and
left early Sunday, saying he would re-
turn later.
Mr.. Malcolm was a very close friend Of
mine,' said DR. Doty yesterday. lie
had planned to stay with me for ten
days or a week. exercising on the golf
links
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-08

In the civil suits brought by or against
the government great interests often
are involved. Such
Interests Involved suit may re-
=: r::, c.:A late to the con-
stitutionality Of
an income tax law and involve untold nil
lions Of dollars. This was the case when
the income tax provision Of the Wilson
tariff law was declared unconstitutional by
the Supreme Court. BY that decision the
court took away from the federal govern
ment millions of dollars in taxes. The
suits against the enforcement Of the cor
poration tax provision of the Payne
tariff law are another instance Of the
character of actions the government.
through the Department Of Justice, is
called upon to defend.
The Attorney General seldom appears
in person in court except in cases of great
gravity involving the construction Of the
Constitution. He may appear in any
court of the federal judiciary if he desires
to do so. His chief assistant is the solicit
tor general who is a sort OF flying squad
ron in the organization of the Department
Of Justice, ready to move on a moment 8
notice to the assistance Of any other Of
district attorney who may: be in need of
his advice and counsel. In the absence or
dsa bility of the Attorney General the
solicitor general performs the duties Of
the head of the department. Under the
direction of the Attorney General he has
supervision of all cases before the Su-
preme Court in which the government is
interested. He also assists his chief in
the preparation of opinions for the guild
ance OF the, President and the. members
n nd . r, - a tS1~x -
the law officers of the government
throughout the country.
x ::
Next in rank in the department is the
assistant to the Attorney General. He
is the ."chief
Assistant Acts trust buster" Of
as "Trust Ruster., the government.
of all suits relating to the Sherman anti
trust law and other like legislation. Nota-
BILE cases that have come under his charge
are those of the Standard Oil Company
and the beef trust. In the prosecution
Of such suits he works in connection with
the district attorneys In the courts which
have jurisdiction over them.
There are a number Of assistant at
torneys general in the department. Three
of these have their Offices with the de-
partment and act under the direction of
the Attorney General and his chief as
sstant. Another is in charge of all
suits brought against the government in
the Court of Claims. THIS court has
been established by Congress for the pur-
pose of passing upon the claims of those
who have sustained damages at the hands
of the army or Of any other government
agency, and who have mo relief in the
ordinary channels Of court procedure. ]
Congress gives it original jurisdiction
over certain kinds of claims. and sends
to 1t, by resolution. other claims which
it would have no right to consider ex-
cept upon. the strength Of such resolu-
ton. Another looks after claims grow
ing out Of depredations committed by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-08

When Congress passes an act of legislation
it usually is the workmanship of many
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-08

Next in rank in the department is the
assistant to the Attorney General He
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-09

STUDENT MAY HAVE
SET SCHOOL AFIRE

BERKELEY. Nov s-A dumb boy
student with a mania for setting nre
to buildings is believed by Princlpal
Douglas Keith OF the California lnStI-
tuition for the deaf. dumb and blind 20
be responsible for the FIRE which oroNe
out in Strauss hall last night. pHl
which was extinguished with httie
damage. The student and companion
were closeted with Keith today ana
put through a thorough cross ques-
tioning as to their Whereabouts prior
to the fire They denied knowing any
thing about the origin Of the blaze
The blaze broke out in the coalroom
in the dormitory for blind boys IL
had gained but little headway oerore
II was discovered by Frank FORESTER
a blind student. who detected the odor
of the smoke He notified Waterman
B. A Burlman-
Captain George Haggerty or the nre
department declared that the IRE
was Of incendiary origin. as the walls
and floor OF the room had been soaked
with kerosene The police, however,
have a different theory
The suspected student was discovered
few days ago burning up a fence
at the institution.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-09
OAKLAND HOME WILL
GIVE BIG DOLL SHOW
Preparations Being Made for
December Benefit

OAKLAND, Nov. S.-The coming doll
show to be given by the West Oakland
home at Ebell hall, December l. 2 and
3, is attracting a great deal of atten-
ton and the members of the organiza-
committees in charge are devoting all
their time to dressing dolls and MAX
ing doll dresses of all kinds.
The entertainment committee. Mrs.
A. c. Pillsbury in charge. will have
some novel features at the show Her
assistants are Mrs. Charles Beuglar,
Mrs. n. H. Chamberlin. Mrs J. j. Allen,
Mrs. +. r. Hamilton, Mrs. G. c. Ames
and Mrs. Rollin Fitch.
Mrs. Eugene Van Court will be in
charge of the candy booth. Mrs Will
liam Schrock will be with the Little
Workers" Mrs. j. w. Umphred. Mrs
William Kent and Mrs. H. Hufschmidt
will serve lemonade. Mrs. H. P. Hook
will preside over the grabbag, Mrs.
George Ryno at thea prize doll table
and Mrs. a. L. Wolfe will have doll
table. Mrs. H. B. Mehrmann will be in
charge of the handkerchief booth, Mrs.
Charles Heeseman will be chairman of
the mystery table and Mrs Fred E.
Reed has charge of~the tickets for the
doll show.
Next Wednesday evening Mrs. Wal
ter Morgan will entertain the fancy
work committee and Friday evening
Mrs. Edward Hoffman will have the
members of the apron committee as
her guests.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-09
DEATH CLAIMSHEA
Of ADYEING WORKS
Alexander Bertin Succumbs to
Illness of More Than Two
Years at Age of IA

BERKELEY Nov. S.-Alexander Ber-
tin, aged "A years and father of G. F.
Bertin, proprietor of the Bertin clean
ing and dyeing works of this city, died
at midnight at his home, 1888 Univer-
sity avenue. Bertin was well known in
business circles He started a cleaning
and dyeing works in San Francisco 20
years ago and conducted the business
until his retirement in 1908. when he
gave his son active charge.
The works was one of the largest in
San Francisco at the time 1t was de-
stroyed by fire in 1903. It was then
transferred to this city, where a large
and profitable business was built UP.
Bertin was wealthy and owned most
of the lots on the south side of Univer-
sity avenue from Milvia street to Grove
His death was the result of an illness
of two years standing and~a operation
performed seven months ago, from
which he never rallied.
He was born in Bordeaux France
and first came to this state in 1870 A
widow, two daughters in France and
son, G. f. Bertin, survive.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-09
NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA
A CURE FOR ALL
Not Patent Cure-Au. Nor a Modern
Miracle, But simply Rational
Cure for Dyspepsia

In these days OF humbuggery and de-
ception, the manufacturers or patent
medicines. as a rule. seem 70 think
their medicines will not sell unless they
claim that IT Will cure every disease
under the sun. And they never think
of leaving out dyspepsia and stomach
troubles. They are sure TO claim that
their nostrum is absolutely certain TO
cure every dyspeptic and he need look
no further.
In the face OF these absurd claims IL
is refreshing to note that the proprie-
tors of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets have
carefully refrained from making any
undue claims or false representations
regarding the merits OF this most eN-
cellent remedy for dyspepsia and stom-
ach troubles. They make but one claim
for II. and that is. that for Indigestion
and various stomach troubles Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets is a radical cure
They go no farther than this. and any
man or woman suffering from indiSes-
tiOn. chronic or nervous dyspepsia. who
will give the remedy a trial will md
that nothing Is claimed for II that the
facts will not fully sustain
1t is a modern discovery, composed OF
harmless vegetable ingredients accept
able to the weakest or most delicate
stomach. Its great success in curing
stomach troubles is due TO the fact that
the medicinal properties are such that
IL will digest whatever wholesome food
is taken into the stomach. no matter
whether the stomach IS in good work
ing order or not. It rests the over
worked organ and replenishes the body.
the blood. the nerves. creating a
healthy appetite. giving refreshing
sleep and the blessings which always
accompany a good digestion and proper
assimilation of food.
In using Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
no dieting is required. Simply eat
plenty of wholesome food and take
these tablets at each meal, thus as
sisting and resting the stomach. which
rapidly regains it's proper digestive
power. when the tablets will be no
longer required.
Nervous Dyspepsia IS simply a condi-
ton in which some portion or portions
of the nervous system are not properly
nOurished. Good digestion invigorates
the nervous system and every organ in
the body.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are sold
by all druggists at so cts. per package
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-09
HILARIOUS SHOW
AT THE ORPHEUM
Many Side Splitting Acts on the
Exceptionally Good
Program

OAKLAND. Nov. s.-The show at the
Oakland Orpheum this week is one of
the funniest ever seen at that popular
playhouse and the large audience
which witnessed the opening perform
ance laughed at the many mirth pro-
voking situations. Wilfred Simms, In
his sketch in which he takes the part
of an amateur paper hanger, brought
down the house. AS he grapples with
roll after roll of paper and handles a
paste bucket brush and a stepladder.
he keeps the audience in a gale of
laughter for 10 minutes. In Miss Mar
guerite Lucier he has an acceptable
foil, and the two are we'll worth seeing
and hearing.
Miss Augusta Close, a woman OF
great beauty. plays the piano and sings
in pleasing style. She is a finished
artist, and her work is literally ap-
plauded. The SpisseH brothers from
Europe. with their company. appear IN
Waiter" 1t is full of comedy situa-
tions and their knack in falling over
each other makes hit with the audi
ence.
Thursber and Madison give a dancing
and singing sketch called ION a Shop
ping Tour La Tortajada, the famous
Spanish beauty and dancer. continues
to be one of the attractions of the bill.
John w. Wade's sketch, "Marse Shell
by's Chicken Dinner" is full Of senti-
ment and pathos. Quinn and Mitchell.
in a sparkling comedy hit called The
Land Agent, scored a success The
last act on this exceptionally good bill
is supplied by the-'-Flying Martins"
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-09

OF them In a wad what the savings
would amount to in a ysN. It is true
that 21a cents is a small sum. but when
you multiply it by 1900 (the number
of cigars the average smoker con
sumes in a year, you have the very
respectable sum OF. ss5. which will buv
several pairs of shoes for the baby 70
say the least"
Mr.. Osgood is not only a splendid
judge of tobacco himself, but has an
expert tObacconist in charge OF the
cigar department In each of his stores
There isn't a cigar dealer in Oakland
who is more careful in making his Sc
lections. with the result that his stock
appeals forcibly to the connoisseur Of
the fragrant weed
I'VE have to be more particu1a- IN
selecting our cigars than any dealer In
town." said the manager of Oszood.s
Twelfth and Washington streets store
because every new customer is sus-
picious Of our cut rate prices. We have
to be sure to please him right or the
bat or he will jump to the conclusion
that our cigars are seconds or defect
i've We pay spot cash for all our
goods and see to IT that we get the
very best coIors. the most popular
shapes and the biggest selling brands
We have to do a big volume OF bust
ness at these prices and consequently
have to keep a mighty fine stock and
be sure to please everybody so as To
hold their trade"
Osgood has stores at Twelfth and
Washington and at Seventh and Broad
way His cigar departments are right
at the entrance. just inside ths door.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-09
YOUTH MAKES HIS
BRIDE A BEGGAR
Couple Arrested in Oakland on
Suspicion of Robbing
Lodging Houses

OAKLAND, Nov. s.-John wadler, 90
Evelyn. daughter of Mrs Byrne of
1886 Golden Gate avenue, San Fran
cisco, were arrested early this morning
in the local Chinese quarter for vag-
rancy by begging They are suspected
OF burglary at lodging and apartment
houses. The policemen who made the
arrest, Patrolmen HemphiT and Rein
hardt, said that Wadler was teaching
the girl to steal and to beg Investi-
cation by detectives today seems to
substantiate this report, although there
is no direct evidence to connect the
couple with any theft.
Mrs. Wadler has been sent to the
detention home, while her husband is
held at the city Jail. The. parents of
both win be questioned by the police
and on the outcome of the investiga-
tion will depend the charge to be filed
against the young couple
Wadler and his bride, whose maiden
name was Wagner, were married in
San Francisco, March 12 this year, by
Rev. Smith Hughes of Twenty first and
Capp streets. In obtaining a marriage
license, according to their statements
to the police. they swore they were
both Fl years of age. Wadlers parents.
who reside in San Francisco, were
present dl the ceremony, ana TOT a lew
months the couple lived with them. A
week or two ago they came to Oakland
and took rooms at Ninth and Harrison
streets. Subsequently the police re-
ceived reports of thefts, in a lodging
house at 961 Webster street and in the
Harrison street apartment house.
About the same time the actions of
the young couple in the neighboring
streets came to the attention of pa
trolmen, who have observed them since.
Last night the wife was caught beg
ging in the street, while her husband
stood near to receive the money. He
also was "mooching," and apparently
was showing his bride how to make
the most of her youth in seeking aims.
Patrolmen Hemphill and Reinhardt ar
rested them, and this morning Captain
of Detectives Petersen began an in
vestigation.
The bride said that her mother had
been twice married having obtained
divorce from a Stockton tanner named
Wagner, who is the father of Mrs.
Wadler.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-09
BEAUTIFUL Girl
TO BECOME BRIDE
Engagement Announced of Miss
Eleanor Wooster and RolIo
E. Fay

BERKELEY, Nov. Announcement
was made by Mrs. A. Herriott Small.
widow of a prominent insuranceman
of San Francisco, of the engagement
of her daughter. Miss Eleanor Wooster,
to Rollo E. Fay, former student of the
university and resident of Napa. The
wedding will take place before the
holiday season and be quiet one, ow-
ing to the recent death of Small
Miss Wooster is one of the most
beautiful girls of the younger set of
this city, and her home in College
avenue has been the scene of much
entertaining. She will be the guest at
a number of informal affairs which
have been planned by her friends be-
fore the marriage.
Fay was formerly prominent on the
campus and was editor of the Pelican,
the comic paper. He is connected with
an insurance firm in San Francisco,
where the young couple probably will
make their home
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-09
AGED TRAVELLER
TO keep GOING
0ctogenarian Who Crossed Ma
ton 6S Times TO Make
Voyage TO Orient

OAKLAND. Nov. s.-The advancing
years of E. W Marston, 1891 webster
street, in no way diminish his ardor
for travel, his latest feat consisting Of
a $4,000 mile trip from which he has
just returned. Marston is in his eigh-
tieth year and has made 6S round trips
between California and New York and
eastern points in the last 81 years.
Although the kinks of travel are not
out Of his system from his latest trip
he is laying plans for a journey to the
orient. during which he will visit
Honolulu, Japan. China. ride over the
new Siberian railway to Russia, from
there go TO Berlin and then return to
New York. His wife, who has accom-
panied him upon all his travels, will
be his companion
Marston came to California in 1S49
and has been living in Oakland for the
last "a years. His business interests
made is necessary for. him to travel
and now he travels because he has the
leisure. In his many trips he has been
over every railroad and branch road
across the continent and has seen
many portions of the United States.
During his last trip he visited parts
OF Mexico, New Orleans. Florida. South
Carolina, went up the Atlantic sea-
board to Washington, Philadelphia.
New York, New Jersey, into Nova
Scotia. and on his way back went
through the middle western states.
Marston holds the record in Alameda
county and probably in California for
transcontinental trips
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-09
IDITAROD MINERS ARE
STILL DIGGING GOLD
S15O,OOO Taken Out Since Navi-
CATION Closed

SEATTLE. Nov. s.-A cable dispatch
from Iditarod states that a bank there
has received $4,000 since the close of
navigation and that some of the claims
are still being worked, the weather be-
ing favorable.
AS Iditarod had already sent $3.50, 900
to Seattle. the officially recorded out
put is 81, 100000. To this must be added
the amount brough out in miners
pouches and that yet to be mined be-
fore the ground freezes
A number of dredges are still work
ing at Nome.
Almost 1000 more people left Nome
than entered the Bering sea city dur
ing the navigation season just closed,
according to the figures compiled by
the United States customs officer there
and received here yesterday.
The report shows that rs American
and foreign vessels entered the north
ern port, taking in 2,154 passengers and
bringing out 4609.
The gold shipped out during the five
months of open navigation amounted
to s3,467, 60S.54.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-09
SELLS REGULAR 12,C OPT|MO
CIGARS FOR 10 CENTS EACH
Osgood, the Druggist Cuts Prices in Cigars with
Vengeance Smokers Profit by Radical Methods
of Aggressive Merchant

If any one doubts the Importance OF
small savings they should take pad
and pencil and figure up what Osgood
the cut rate cigar selling druggist, is
saving the smokers of Oakland.
In estimating the total amount saved
to all his customers of both his stores.
Mr.. Osgood himself could hardly be-
Iieve the figures handed him recently
by the manager of this important de-
partment of his business.
I'VE are now serving about 1000
regular smokers said Mr.. Osgood to-
day. And are saving them on an
average of $50 a year each. This figures
$4,000 total, enough to build a con-
vention hall or to lay several miles of
streets or to buy lots and build 20
pretty little homes. If we continue our
present policy for 10 years and our
business has only it's normal increase
we will have saved a million dollars TO
the men of Oakland. Just think what
could be done with this money. 1t goes
to prove how little things count and
how imortant it is for every man to
buy his cigars right.
Il don't blame any man for smok-
ing" continued Osgood. we all of us
probably have some shortcomings, but
there is no sense in man throwing
his money away. I am selling all the
standard 1910 cigars in the full weight
shapes for 10c and all of the popular
nickel cigars Z for 25c. It's foolish for
a man to say the saving isn't worth
While because I'd hate to hand any one
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-09
INTRUDER ARRESTED
AS BURGLAR SUSPECT
ShopgirFs Screams Bring Po-
IiCeman to Her Rescue

OAKLAND, Nov. S.-Andrew Pearson.
81 years old, who reached Oakland
yesterday by walking from Fresno.
was arrested late last night at the Key
Route candy store by Police Sergeant
Walters. Pearson was molesting a
girl whom he saw counting cash.
Pearson went into the store and
suggested that he help her. The girl
believing she was about TO be robbed.
screamed, and Walters heard her He
failed 10 obtain the name Of the girl.
whom the police could not find today.
as she avoided being interviewed.
Detective Hodgkins investigated and
reported that Pearson was so intoxi-
Gated that he hardly knew what he
was doing. The prisoner probably
will be discharged tomorrow
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-09
EURYDTCE CLUB TO
OPEN CONCERT SEASON
Interesting Program Being
Prepared by Director

OAKLAND. Nov. S.-The first con
cert Of the season to be given by the
Eurydice club win be held Monday.
November q, al Maple hall Prepara-
tions for the event have been in prog
ress for two months and an interest
ing program viii be rendered.
Edwin Crandall. director Of the club,
is in charge Of the program and the
work on rehearsals is progressing rap
idly.
The membership Of the club consists
entirely OF women. The officers are:
Mrs. ". y. Jenkins. president: Mrs Ed
ward B. Jordan. vice president; Miss
Marjorie Morse. secretary; Miss Matte
Gray. treasurer; Miss Edith l. Wood
ward. librarian. Miss Florence Engle-
bright. assistant librarian.