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The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27
TEACHER OF JAPANESE
BEGINS LIBEL SUIT

OAKLAND Feb. 26.-Suit for $4,000
damages was brought today by Lulu
G. Stevens against IT. Kabayshi and S.
Takeshita. proprietors of the japanese
American News, for alleged libel The
plaintiff, who is a teacher in a school
among the Japanese, declares that the
defendants published an item reflect
ing on her character and warning Chi
nese and Japanese gainst her.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27

POSTUM CEREAL COMPANY. Ltd,
Battle Creek. Mich.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27
JUNGLE JAKE" YORK IS
DEAD NEAR ST. HELEN A
Pioneer Expires at Door of His
Own Home
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

NAPA, Feb. 26.-John York Sr a
well known pioneer of this state, died
suddenly at his home near ST. Helena
today He fell and expired as he was
walking into the house.
Uncle Jake" as he was Familiarity
called, was born in Tennessee June Is,
1920. He started for California across
the plains April 15. 1S45, and arrived
at Calistoga November 1, where he re-
sided until June, 1916 when the bear
flag war broke out, when, for protee-
ton of his family, he removed to So
noma.
York and Sam Kelsey were the two
young. men entrusted with the i'm
portant duty of carrying the American
flag from Sonoma to Sacramento and
delivering it to Captain Sutter. In
1S4S he went to the mines and later
returned to this valley and made his
home In st. Helena for nearly 60 years.
He is survived by five of his nine chill
dren. Ffis wife died four years ago.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27
PUPILS ASK COUNCIL
FOR BOND ELECTION
Want New Building for the Poly
technic High School

OAKLAND, Feb. 26.-The pupils of
the Manual Training and Commercial
high school have signed a petition to
the city council asking that action be
taken as early as possible toward a
bond election to provide a new building
for their school. They cite the example
of Los Angeles and other progressive
cities and point to the inadequacy of
the present structure. The petition will
be presented to the council at its next
meeting.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27
Not Society "Rames"

Los ANGELES, Feb. 26.-According
to the local police records the only so
ciety "Raffies" arrested in this city in
recent years was a man who passed as
William Sutherland. He was convicted
of burglary four years ago and served
term in prison. Up to the time of
his exposure Sutherland was promi-
nent in social circles. He was young,
of good appearance and well educated.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27
COLLEGE EDUCATED
BANDIT CONF[SS[S
Young Man SmilingIy Admits
Guilt, but Keeps Hidden
His Real Name

PITTSBURG, Feb. 26.-Smilingly
asking when the show would begin, .
stephen Austin, ,25 years of age, con-
fessed bandit, also civil engineer and
college graduate, today faced magis-
trate, and without hesitation said:
Il am guilty of all these charges of
robbery brought against me and wish
to waive hearing and get rid of this
notoriety at once. / will not tell my
real name. You arrested me under the
name of Austin, and that will do
The prisoner was held without bail.
The police are investigating a report
that Austin played the part of a So
ciety "Raff1es" in Los Angeles several
years ago. superintendent of Police
McQuade was in Los Angeles at that
time and said today that Austin closely
answers the description of the Los An
geleS man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-06

have resulted in the sprinkling OF sand or
ashes at the corner of 18th street ana
New York avenue north of the car tracks
to check the bob sleds from reaching the
first line Of danger.
Such precaution would, OF course,
have lessened the pleasure of those using
the hill, but 1t is within the prerogative
of the police at any time to interpose
obstacles between needless people ana
danger. To leave the hill open as 1t was
with danger at five points. and with the
street in such a condition that it was
impossible to guide a sled even when
a collision Immediately threatened, was
comparable with permitting chasm IN
a sidewalk caused by some accident to
remain unprotected by ropes and Ian
terms, or to leave any death trap I'M
guarded.
1t is true that those who engage in
such dangerous pleasure do so at their
own risk. but beneath practically all
of the prescribed activities OF the police
lies the principle of interposing restraint
to check the foolhardy and the thought
less from endangering their own lives and
those of other people. 1t is remarkably
fortunate that the bob sleds on the 18th
street hill and other places did not kill
or MAIN pedestrians or occupants OF We
hicles. for whose protection alone some
measure of police regulation at these dam
gerous points should be provided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-06
Macaulay Was Wrong.
From the Philadelphia Press.


Half a century has passed since Ma
caulay. the historian, wrote a famous
letter to friend in this country warn
ing him that the poor would plumber the
rich If all men had a vote. Great
American cities were, he prophesied. to
Vandals'' and the "have-nots." If they
had political power. and chose rulers.
would seize the property of those bet
ter of. No right or title to property
would be respected in a land foolish
fury is past. The right Of the ballot has
been extended farther than Macaulay
or his American friend dreamed. Our
city population is the largest aggregate
urban mass in the world. Disparities OF
would bread a spirit more perilous than
"Goths and Vandals" to property rights
and settled civilization based on 1t has
come.
What is the result? England begins
this week a general election whose chief
issue is a heavy taxation of property.
Macaulay's England has classes,
peerage. a crown. privilege. hereditary
chamber and all the checks the great
historian praised and deemed wise. Yet
care and protection for property rights.
threatened by the liberal budget. MIR.
A. J. Balfour, the English conservative
leader, in his ELECTION address" to the
II do not ask that the British citizen
should enjoy the same security for his
property as the citizen of the United
states. arm not SO immoderate."
1t is Macaulay's land and not ours
where property is in peril He was
wrong Liberty gives security. Prop
erty is safe under the protection OF man.
hood suffrage. Glass. privilege and the
injustice Of special rights are the one
great peril to property and not universal
suffrage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-06
Night Glasses at "Tech. "

The appropriation which is urged by
the board Of education to open the tech
nical high school to night classes in a
regularly established program Of instruc-
ton. Is warranted by every consideration
OF economy In the utilization to the best
effect of the facilities already provided
for public education. Judged from one
point Of view a night class represents the
most effective means of instruction. The
pupils are inspired by the most earnest
desire for Improvement. Being occupied
In active work during the day they are
willing to utilize their spare hours for
self betterment and they deserve especial
consideration on the part Of the author
tiles.
The use of the public school equipment
for night classes In Washington has been
productive of excellent results. 1t is, of
course. impossible to estimate In terms OF
dollars and cents the value rendered to
the community by this lire of instruction,
but 1t Is plain enough that in every
branch Of business and In its general
moral and intellectual tone the District
has been benefited. Thus far the techni-
cal high school plant has been used
only to very slight extent for this pur-
pose. Through the generous willingness
Of teachers to give their services gratui-
tously classes have been maintained with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-06
Friday Bargain in
Millinery.

A lot of Women's Hats. in the
latest shapes and designs ane
very attractively trimmed; suit
able for general wear.
Special price, $500 each.
Were 5000 and $500.
Also lot of Women's Hats
representing the very latest crea.
tons in shapes, colors and trim.
mings: suitable for street and
general wear.
Special price. $500 each.
Were $500 and $1,000.
Also a lot of Children's Trim.
med Hats that have been on dis.
play for several weeks and must
be disposed of at once. They are
trimmed with bands and scarfs, ir
all the desirable colors.
soc each. Were, $1.5o and $500.
Second floor. Tenth ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-06
A Danger Ignored.

In connection with the accident last
evening at the corner Of 18th street and
New York avenue. when a bob sled, laden
with boys, collided with street car. the
question arises whether 1t should not be the
function Of the police in such circumstances
as prevailed yesterday to take measures
10 prevent disaster. The 18th street hill
is famous coasting place in winter. 1t
is obviously dangerous. Almost imme-
diately at the foot OF the steepest in
cline is car line on which q close
Roadway is maintained. One block to
the south another line crosses. and a
block farther south still another. while
at + street a fourth line is encountered
and short distance away at Pennsyl-
vania avenue fifth occurs. In
the use Of the hill last evening by
the coasters some of the sieds went
even across the Pennsylvania avenue
tracks. thus crossing all five Of the
car lines. That more mishaps were not
recorded is marvel Of good fortune
One of the boys occupying the bob
sled said after the accident that they
had had several narrow escapes early in
the evening. Should II not be somebody's
business to notice the conditions? Should
il be considered necessary for the police
TO wait until a collision occurs before. in
tervening? 1t is the theory of police or
ganization that the members Of the force
are stationed about the city to prevent
trouble, rather than to make arrests
Police intervention last evening would
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-06
Friday Bargains in
Boys Clothing Dept.

A lot (15o in alb Boys All
wool Suits, of fancy mixtures. i'll
neat medium shades. with knick-
erbocker trousers: sizes 5 to II.
Special price. $3.75 each.
Values. $500, $3.50 and 800.
A lot (1o3 in alb Boys AL
wool Worsted and Cheviot Suits,
with knickerbocker trousers, in
rich dark shades. These are high
class suits and particularly for
dress wear. Sizes f to Is.
Special price, $500 each.
Values. $3.50. So. so, 5000, $1,000
and $II.oo.
A lot of Boys Refers. in fancy
mixtures and plain colors of
blue, red. oxford, grays and
browns; some venetian lined ;
others lined with flannel; sizes
2H to IL.
Special price, 1895 each.
Values, $500. $3.50 and $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-06
Friday Bargain in
Evening Dresses.

A lot of Women's Dresses. for
dinners, receptions. dancing, etc.
of soft. rich messalines. figured
foulards. etc. Made in the waist
line model. trimmed with soft
shlrring and roses of self
material; plated skirts; yoke
and half sleeves of tucked net,
made SO as to be worn high neck
or decollette. All the fashionable
shades, including light and dark
blue.
5000 each. Value. $500.
And these remnants:
! Gray French Serge Dress. with white lace
yoke: finished with piping Of black slk: plated
skirt: Reduced from $3.50 to $1,000.
Dark Blue Cashmere Gown. with yoke Of
Reduced from $500 TO $3.50.
Dark Blue Broadcioth Gowns. with panel
back and front: yoke Of lace and velvet 10
match; finished with straps and buttons. Re-
duced from &2o00 to $3.50 each.
I Imported Wistaria Diagonal Afternoon
yoke. Reduced from $500 to $s8.5O.
Mode Chiffon Rroadcloth Gown. with yoke
Of net and Irish crochet lace: finished with
velvet buttons to match. and fastcns down
trout Reduced from $500 10 $22.50
Copper Cloth Gown. with deep yoke and
Reduced from $500 to $1,000.
Third floor, G. ct,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-06

now preferred for a special appropria-
uon cannot be denied with justice to the
students.
The Mckinley high school is one OF
the most valuable factors in the local
educational system. It combines the
practical and the intellectual effectively.
II turns out useful citizens. To refuse
the use of this equipment for night
classes. by failing to appropriate suffi-
cient fund for their maintenance would
be in way reflection upon the institu-
ton itself. concerning the value of which
tnere is apparently no difference Of opin-
ION whatsoever. No matter what the de-
mards may be upon the Districts funds
this requisition is worthy of favorable
consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-06
Inauguration Day Change.

Last inauguration day was pretty bad,
but 1t might have been worse. The streets
of Washington might have been covered
with sleet as they we're yesterday, render
ing progress next to impossible. Just
imagine the capital covered on the morn
ing of the great national day of ceremony
with an Icy glare such as that which
caused scores of accidents yesterday! The
streets might possibly have been sanded
in a few hours, but with all the precau-
tions the spectacle for which months Of
labor had been expended would have been
ruined II not absolutely prevented.
Congress is now in session for long
pull of perhaps six months. 1t thorough
" understands this question of the in
auguration date change. Practically
every member now sitting was in WASH
ington last March and witnessed the
scenes of suffering enacted at that time
in this city. A large number of them
have gone on record as firmly convinced
of the wisdom and justice and necessity
of a change of the date to the latter part
Of April. From the states the demand
for a change has come in no uncertain
tones. 1t is assured that if Congress will
submit the necessary constitutional
amendment it will be ratified by three
fourths OF the state legislatures.
In order to insure a change affecting
the next Inauguration Congress should
act at this session. The amendment will
then be laid before the legislatures of
enough states to ratify before March 4,
1913. There is no time to lose. Post
ponement to the next session would en-
danger the reform as affecting the in
auguration of President Taft's immediate
successor. If there is a sincere desire on
the part of Congress to prevent suffering
and losses of life at the next Inauguration
and to insure a clement day for the in
duction of the President into office, the
joint resolution now pending before the
judiciary committees OF the two houses
should be considered as Of the first i'm
portance and promptly reported for early
action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-06
Balfour,

Mr.. Balfour makes a mistake in play
ing the Hobson role Capt. Hobson picks
Japan as Americas foe. and wants prep
aration made to meet her. Mr.. Balfour
picks Germany as Great Britain's foe,
and wants preparation made to meet her.
should the unionists triumph at the polls.
will Mr.. Balfour's naval program be
fashioned with the understanding that
the government is getting ready for
Germany? What better way to bring on
q war than by putting a country in that
way on notice? Such a political victory
would be dearly bought, even If Great
Britain should in the war defeat Ger
many.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-06
Furnishings Dept.

II pairs Mems Heavy Ribbed Merino Draw
era: sizes 80. 20 and a. Reduced from &10O
to Soc pair.
IL pairs MEMS Extra fine Heavy Ribbed ALI
wool Drawers in light blue: sizes 30, 81 and
AZ. Reduced from $500 10 &1.5O pair.
3 MEMS Heavy MerinO Union Suits; size "a:
slightly soiled. Reduced from $500 to $3.50
suit.
10 doz. pairs Mems Fancy Lisle Thread
Socks: sizes 9ia to 11i.. Reduced from 3bc and
Soc TO &c pair.
Brown Leather Handkerchief and Scarf
Case. Reduced from $500 to 400 each.
Mems Quilted japanese NIX Dressing
Gowns in navy blue lined with red: sizes 30.
IS and 20: slightly imperfect. Reduced from
$500 to $4.95 each.
doz. Mems All-linen Hemstitched Hand
kerchiefs: eighty mussed. Reduced from 35c
and SOC To for SOC.
Is Mems Fancy SILK -Four in hand Ties. Re
duced from 25c and Soc to for Soc
Is pairs Mems Gray and Tan Silk Lined In
dressed Kid Gloves; sizes Z. IA. IA and ia.
Reduced from $3.50 to $1.0O pair.
Main floor r ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-06
Friday Bargains in
Rich Furs.

Russian Pony Coats.
$1,000 each. Value, $4,000.
$3.50 each. Value, 5000.
Black Wolf Sets, consisting of
large shawl scarf with shaped
head in back and extra large rug
muff.
$500 set. Value. $3.50.
$500 set. Value, $4,000.
Black French Coney Barrel
Muffs.
5000 each. Value. 1915.
Russian Hare Pillow Muffs.
$500 each. Value, $3.50.
Brown Opossum Pillow Muffs.
$500 each. Value, $3.50.
Third door. G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-06
Toy Department.

Linen Book, damaged. reduced from soc to
1Oc: reduced from 25c TO Zoe each.
3 Undressed Dolls. damaged. Reduced from
25c to Zoe each
2 Dressed Dolls, damaged. Reduced from
1925 to 35c each.
/ Mechanical Boat. damaged. reduced from
$3.50 to soc: reduced from $500 to $1.O0;
l reduced from $500 to $1.00
Wagon. damaged. Reduced from :5c to 1Oc.
1 Cannon. damaged. reduced from $500 to
Soc; reduced from $500 to SOC.
Steam Engines damaged. reduced from 81 25
to soc each: reduced from $3.50 to SOC;
Mechanical Boat Sets. Reduced from 81 25
to SOC each
set OF Soldiers. damaged. Reduced from
81 90 to 35c.
Dolls Set. damaged. Reduced from $3.50
to Soc.
Dolls High Chair. slightly damaged. Re-
duced from LOO to 25c.
Dolls Dresser slightly damaged. Re-
duced from 50 to 35c.
Fourth floor. 18th st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-06
The New Commissioners.

About a fortnight ago The Star. COM
menting upon the subject Of the vacant
commissionerships. set forth the qualifi-
cations which in its judgment the men
chosen to conduct the civil administra-
ton of the District should possess. 1t
said that they should have full knowledge
of and sympathy with the local constitu-
ency. should know the city's past as well
as its present, its history and traditions.
and should be loyal to its fixed princi-
piles of public policy. The ideal Commits
sioner, it said. will not only faithfully
represent the local constituency, but he
will have the experience and executive
ability which will make him success
full administrator of the diversified bust
ness al the District building, and also the
acquaintance with public men and the
methods of legislative procedure and the
tactful skill in dealing with men which
will make him most efficient as the Dis
trict's legislative agent THE ideal Com
missioner" concluded The Star. will be
neither an incompetent eligible nor an in
eligible. however. competent. He will be
thoroughly eligible and thoroughly compe-
tent
The two men whose names the Presi-
dent has sent to the Senate in nomination
for the District commissionerships fully
meet all these requirements. In point of
personal character and ability Mr.. Ru-
dolph and Gen. Johnston are all that
could be desired by the most exacting.
They have had long acquaintance with
the District community. They have been
identified with its business and social
life for years; have taken part in its
activities. have enlisted in enterprises
making for it's development along COM
mercial and social lines. and are thor
oughly qualified to administer it's affairs
and to represent it before Congress as
it's legislative agents.
The President is to be thanked by the
District for his wise choice, after a most
careful examination of all the available
material. The District is to be congratu-
lated upon the appointment of such ex-
cellent men, who will. judging from their
work in other fields. devote themselves
diligently and intelligently and most
effectively to the advancement of the
Districts welfare. Mr.. Rudolph and
Gen Johnston are in turn to be
congratulated upon their designation as
Commissioners after a process of selec-
ton in which the President has estab-
lished the highest possible standard
of ability and personal integrity as quail
fication for public Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-06
Patronage and Legislation.

1t may have been a bluff-a little
scheme for drawing out those in interest.
Several questions have of late been ask
ed. One-What is a democrat?-had
quite run. and has not yet been salts
factorily answered. Another-What is
whisky ?-engaged the President. on and
off. from Marcil until December. And
SO the question. What is an insurgent
and what Is his game
Bluff or feeler, or what YOU please, it
seems to have worked. Answers are
prompt and. upon the whole. assuring
for the republicans. There is no insur-
gent movement worthy Of the name
against the President. Men who fought
Mr.. Cannon with all their might and
have no apologies to make announce
themselves as supporters of what it is
understood the administration stands for
in large national policies about to be
taken up. They mediate no aid or COM
fort for the enemy respects trusts, or
railroads. or the conservation Of natural
resources. They are in line. and will
stay there.
Patronage is at once an important and
delicate matter. Now and then 1t
plays hobs with a distributor. Choosing
among twenty applicants for an Office
subjects a representative in Congress to
the risk of losing nineteen supporters.
Still. a representative solicits the risk.
He wants to give his people evidence
that he is known at the White House.
and "can get things 1t is a feather
in his cap to be able to reward his
friends for services rendered. and thus
encourage them to render more services.
A representative of the dominant party
without friends in office by his aid is
without honor in his own country. Some
times he fails Of reelection because Of the
fact.
Patronage has figured in national legis-
lation. In his first term as President Mr..
Cleveland vetoed a public building bill
for the reason that the member of the
House whose district was to benefit was
a democratic insurgent against the Nor
rison tariff bill, and he also refused that
member recognition in the way of pa
tronage. In his second term the repeal
Of the purchasing clause of the Sherman
silver act was foated through Congress
on a sea Of patronage. Democrats who
were with him got all they wanted, while
those who opposed him got nothing. Even
republicans who rendered assistance in
the way of suggestions as well as by
their votes were rewarded.
But maybe there will be no row now.
The republicans are in Office. commits
stoned to lesislate for the welfare of the
country, and tfs>y must redeem their
promises, or retire. - employ the old
adage of the revolution, IL they do not
hang together. they must prepare to hang
separately. United. they stand; divided.
they fall. Defeat of the President in a
Congress republican in both branches
would mean the defeat OF the party next
November.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-06
Friday Bargain in
Fine COrsetS.

In order to make our White
Sale more attractive this year
than ever before, we have gone
beyond our best efforts of preced-
ing seasons; as result we shall
place on sale tomorrow morning
two lots of Fine Corsets, made
especially for us, at exceedingly
low prices.
Lot 1.-Corsets of medium weight coutil,
with medium bust and long hip. Made
in the latest spring styles and trimmed
with lace and ribbon. Hose supporters
attached.
$I.5o pair. Value, $500.
Lot 2-Corsets, of lightweight coutil.
with medium bust and long hip suitable
for the average figure. Hose supporters
attached.
CSC pair. Value, $1.5o.
Third door. 18th at.