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Golden Opportunity for Annexation.

The alternatives in the present muddle
among the powers about China with refer
ence to the future of the Hawaiian Islands
are we'll worth deep consideration just now
by the United States. If Japan and Eng
land should succeed in preventing the parti-
ton of this great empire those nations will
grow in power on the Pacific coasts. They
are already strong and such a success
would make them stronger. Japan's nat
urally ambitious nature would doubtless be
expanded into a most aggressive DISPOSE
ton. Her victory over China widened her
horizon to the limits of the earth and a vic
tory over Russia, France and Germany,
with the help of England, would surely not
tend to diminish the self-esteem of the
Japanese nation Under such circum-
stances, with Hawaii still unannexed by
this county. it would be unreasonable to ex-
pect much japanese tolerance for the
American lien upon the islands. Japan is
known to have cast covetous eyes upon Ha-
wall Her protests against its union with
the United States are still fresh in memory.
Her present attitude of acquiescence in the
annexation program is qualified at best and
is known to have been assumed through
the sheer necessity of the case.
Consider. on the other hand, the situation
tinue uninterrupted in China, with Russia
presiding over the partition, with her allies
establishing themselves at the various
points of vantage along the Chinese coast.
dominating Japan and controlling the trade
of the east. What guaranty would the
United States have that the present COM
piacent position of these powers with re-
spect to Hawaiian annexation would con-
tinue? What assurance is there that our
iced for this outpost would not become
most acute at the very time when it be-
came internationally most difficult to secure
It? With the eastern coast of China occu-
pied by three or perhaps four warlike pow
ers, aggressive, land hungry, envious of
each other and of all the rest Of Christen-
dom, the need OF the American flag In the
Hawaiian Islands would be imperative
Yet under such circumstances what Is more
likely than that the emperor Of the Ger
mans, whose dislike of the United States
has been demonstrated on more than one
occasion, should seek to prevent the con-
summation of the present plans for the
union of the two republics?
In view of all the possibilities Of the case
as regards the International situation, there
Is no time like the present for the accom-
P'ishment Of the act Of annexation, so ur-
gently recommended by President McKin-
ley and so earnestly desired by a majority
OF the American people and of their repre-
sentatives in Congress Annexation should
be perfected act before the present tangle
IN the affairs of Europe and Asia is un-
Iayeled.
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into a state Of apprehension. while the med
ical statisticians persist in telling how the
death rate from typhoid fever in this Dis
trict is higher than In many other COM
munities. The latter fact may be estab-
,ished. but it is not to be traced to the
Potomac water, as the most authoritative
Investigations thus far conducted have
served to demonstrate that the great major
ity of the typhoid cases are traceable to the
impure water of wells. These wells are
polluted in most cases by the drainage
from seweriess houses. The most reliable
statistics of the health of the users of the
Potomac water do not cast diScredit upon
that water ard it's occasional turbidity is
the main basis for complaint against 1t.
This turbidity due to the character of the
soil through which the Potomac flows in
it's course to this city, is not regarded as
dangerous to health and life, however I'M
pleasant it may be to the eye and the taste.
But notwithstanding these facts. the con-
tinual reference to the pollution of the
Potomac has brought the local water sup
ply into some disrepute. and 1t is only wise
that an authoritative investigation should
be conducted without delay. either to dis
prove the charges against the healthfCl-
ness of The water, or to prove them and to
indicate scientifically and clearly a remedy
for the evil thus disclosed. For this pur-
pose the pending bill should be amended
slightly. to direct the official named to
conduct psychological inquiry into the
Potomac water as it flows into the conduit
at Great Falls and as it flows from the
reservoir into the mains. This should be so
thorough. covering such an extended period
ard including such multitude OF tests.
that there should be no doubt whatever as
to the conclusiveneSs of the determinations
reached. If meanwhile it should be found,
as would he practically certain. that the
Potomac is being gravely polluted by prac-
tees maintained up the stream. the pol
luting materials possessing the ability to
remain active during the flow of the river
to Washington, then the most vigorous
steps should be taken to prevent the further
contamination of the river, even though no
disease germs CHANGED to be isolated by the
intake and out flow tests at this end. The
remedies are of two kinds: first the sup
preston by legal means of the nuisances
that fall with the scope of the act pro-
posed; second the filtration of the water at
this point to insure absolutely pure water
for the citizens of the District and their
guests But filtration costs SO heavily that
1t would be at least wise to ascertain. as
preliminary just how far it is necessary,
and to this end Mr.. Hepburn's bill Is an
excellent measure for immediate action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-05
The Members Of Congress.

Hail, oh, mighty convocation,
Flower Of the continent!
Intellect's best distillation
For the worlds improvement sent.
Sages, in their toll displaying
Wrinkled brows and inky thumbsl
Let the trump Of fame be braying,
See the Conquering Hero Comes"
do not slight the fleeing season.
Let us cheer and cheer anew!
We can all applaud with reason,
For the things they mean to do.
Good Intentions? Each one has 'em.
Strike the cymbals! Beat the drums!
Play it with enthusiasm;
''See the Conquering Hero Comesw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-05

From the Boston Herald.

Josiah Quincy is very familiar name in
our municipal annals. This is the four
teenth time that a Josiah Quincy has run
Tor mayor of Boston, not counting the
election of December o. 1923, when he
could not fairly be regarded as a candi-
date. OF the fourteen contests no fewer
than ten resulted in Mr.. Quincy's success,
a plurality, but in those old-time Iays a
majority was required TO elect. OF course,
this remarkable record was made by diff,
ferent Quincys, but it was all in the fam
lily. and there is striking similarity in the
outcome.
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It's Easy Enough to Do 1t,
From the Boston Journal

Dominic l. Murphy. who was Judge
Lochren's successor as commissioner of
pensions. is of the opinion that the publi-
ca ton of the pension roll would have to
be local to be effective. The truth of that
will be clear to any one who will try to
contemplate the number and the size of
volumes which would be necessary to con-
tain the names of the 9T7,O $50 pensioners.
A list in every post office of the pensioners
in that particular postal district would be
the most practical way of making pubiica-
ton effective.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-05

Let the country be devouily thankful to
Heaven that Mayor Quincy OF Boston is not
President CT the United States. His inau-
Fural address delivered to the city council
on Moa,iay filed over seventeen columns
CT solid small type in the Transcript At
that rate. what would he do. or not do, If
called TO the greater office? The mere
thought of il makes one shudder
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-05
Winter.

'Oh, winter, when the ingle-nook
Is radiant and content,
And life is like fairy book
That bids stern moods relent"
IT'S just when you would while away
An hour with thoughts like those,
The message comes that brings dismay,
THE water pipes Is froze!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-05
Some Praise for BlancO.
From the Scranton Truth.

t TUIH Tut ScruHlOn Truth.
Gen. Blanco is clearly head and should
ers above any other encouragement whom
Spain has sent to Cuba for many Z year.
he has intelligence enough to comprehend
the situation in the island. He sees that
acts Of cruelty toward captured insurgents
only fan the flame of Instruction higher,
and he Is taking care that his administra-
ton shall not have to answer for any such
atrocities as those which distinguished the
career of Weyler. If Gen. BIanco cannot
subdue Cuba, then Cuba is hopelessly lost
to Spain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-05
To Be Avoided.

AN ofice-holder." said Mr.. Meekton, lis
a servant Of the people"
Yes" replied his wife, thoughtfully "but
that is no excuse for lis acquiring the
habit Of carrying a basket between his
home and his place of employment"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-05

Inc main difference between the present
ana the former situation in Cuba lies in
the fact that General Bianco appears to
be somewhat ashamed of what he has to do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-05

The actor who was convicted of wife,
beating will not gain any sympathy be-
cause Of newly discovered evidence tend.
ing to show that she was not his real wife,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-05

Russell Sage has been suffering from Il
severe cold Possibly Mr.. Sage has been
oyerZealous in trying to make the most
OF limited season when ice is not eX-
BenSiye.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-05

Il guess our congressman can't be cuttin'
much of figure in Washington" remark
ed Farmer Corntossel.
Hes had several interviews In the pa
pers.''
Eyes. But nobody amt said nothin' about
wearin' a flower in his buttonhole"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-05

The news that Ii Hung Chang has been
elevated to new cignities, effectually re-
moves any possibility of rumor that he
viii go to New York and practice law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-05

MI Dockery ought, in a humane spirit, to
1acihtate a free circulation of literature,
SO as to divert the minds of employees who
are worried over the possibility of reduced
salaries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-05

There are several months yet during
which optimistic comment on the future OF
the Washington Base Ball Club may be
safely INDUCED in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-05

II would be the irony of fate if Mr.
Hanna We're TO meet defeat in a campaign
which he manages for himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-05

Mayor Harrison of Chicago believes that
reform is Il good thing for city in in
frequent but heavy doses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-05

From the Atlanta Journal.

Mr.. Letter and Mr.. Armour have disap-
peafed from the center of the stage and
once mere the limelight is reflected on
those two distinguished Americans. Mr..
James Corbett and Mr.. Robert Fitzsim-
mons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-05
SHOOTING STARS.
Top and Bottom.

He Is man Of extremes"
Yes. He is always talking at the top
OF his voice and Offering to bet his bottom
dollar"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-05

UIn order to avoid dclnys, on nc
count of personal absence. letters to
THE STAR should not he addressed
10 my Individual connected with the
Office, but '.imply to THE STAR. or TO
the Editorial or business DePnrt-
meats. according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-05
Toilet Set Special.

Toilet Set Special.
We offer two crates of complete
12-piece Toilet Sets, including large
choicely shaped slop jar, in four col
orings and neat gold trimmed de-
signs, at the special price of
$500 Per Set.
Never before was such a nice set
offered for SO little money.
Fifth floor
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mo man ebber loses is ambition

No man ebber loses is ambition COM
pletely," seid Uncle Eben. EFF he gifts
whah he can't be nutfln' but nuisance, he
takes pride in seem how big specimen
he kin make hisse'f"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-05
Dinner Set Special.

We offer one crate of Grindley's
Decorated English Porcelain Dinner
Sets-noted for wearing qualities
in complete II5-piece assortment, in
Guiding Soup Tureen, four dozen
Plates, etc, in two choice colorings
OF gold Illuminated design, at the
special January sale price of
! $3.50 Per Set.
Regular $500 kind.
Fifth floor
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whnt Fnmi,ie. want to know.

With every fourteenth family in the
| United States drawing a pension. 1t is about
| time for the other thirteen families to know
] just where their money is going to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-05
OUR 1898 StOrekeeping

Already betements
freshest
ties and these shall goodness the enhens Our
high standard of quality shall be maintained prices shall be abo
1utey the lowest all times The full pleasant
for those who know best
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-05
ITEMS Custom Tailoring.

HSHH @01SVWHHH q eNHHUH HHHSe
In the hurry and hustle of Christmas Merchant Tailoring De-
almost lost sight Of Now that the gift buying you
have time for the personal needs and
We make to order good Business Suit for $I4oo.
Trousers for $500 and upward Overcoats from
Full Dress Suit with guaranteed All silk lining
upward.
They you to them. risk is all
First floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-05

Until further notice, store will close at S 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11
BIDS ASKED FOR SUPPLIES FOR CUBA.

COMPLETE SPECIFICATIONS ISSUED By THE
GovERNMENr-MUCH LUMBER NEEDED.
The complete specifications for bios 'or lumoe'
and other supplies for the permanent camps IN
Cuba were issued yesterday by the Quartermasters
Department at the Army Building
The supplies asked for include lumber FOR hoors
q, tents for warehouses hospitals and other camp
buildings Pumps pipe and machinery Tor COM
nlete water plant are also asked FOR. ,
The specihca;i call for over fourteen mnion
feet OF lumber OF various kinds. , ...,.
mr. enn~iies are 10 he dr..vered at various ports
an the Atlantic sea board for delivery AZ Havana
and in the Province OF Pnar deI no, unrs,,~ an
The bids Will be opened at the Army Buhnihs on
November Is.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11
TO MUSTER OFT HOSPITAL CORPS MEN,
ALI. VOLUNTEER MEMBERS IN THE REGULAR
ARMY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
FALLING OFF.

An order was received az the Army Building yes
terday discharginz all volunteer members or the
Hospital Corp. who were transferred from tho
regiments Ia which they enlisted 10 the Hospital
Corps Of the Regular Army. The order PROVIDES
that men whose regiments have ALREADY been mus
tered out shall be at once mustered out OF service
and those belonging 10 volunteer regiments sun IN
service shall return TO their regiments and be
mustered out with them. The men who are 70 be
mustered out at once are ordered 10 apply 10
Brira dier-C;eneral Randolph NJ the Army Building.
Major Jarvis surgeon United State Army. said
yesterday that nlisments In the Regular Hospital
Corns had fallen on. and that men OF intelligence
were much wanted IN the corps. The pay OF the
lowest grade that OF private. Is Ns month, plus
nar cent IN time OF An acting hospital
steward receives s25 month and hospital
seward s45 a month also rations. clothing. etc.
This corps one-s good pay, and at the same time
gives training that will be OF great service in
civu ne A physical examination is required OF
ali applicants and II Is provided that minor defects
Of vision that be corrected By glasses are not
N he regarded as a bar 70 enlistment. Major Jar
Mss orce is IN the Army Building. al No. 50
Whitehall-s'.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11
TROOPS MOVE SOUTH FROM CAMP MEADE

Camp Meade Middletown. Penn, Nov. lo-The
general movement Of the Second Army Corps south
began this morning with the departure OF the
18th Michigan Regiment for Augusta. Ga The
Michigan troops broke camp In A heavy rainstorm.
The % Tennessee Regiment struck lis tents and
started this afternoon for Columbia. s 9. Two
or three regiments will be started away daily and
I. there is delay on the Southern railroads
General Young expects 70 have his entire corps
Of twenty-five thousand troops in the Southern
camps by Wednesday.
The order from the War Department not 70
muster Major James b. Hamilton OF The i4th
pon-sylva MIA Regiment. has complicated matters
~ maj command Secretary Ager has decided
that an eght-company resiment IS entitled 70
mustered in re holds a commission from Gov
eruor Hastings and this may induce the Secretary
~ VA 20 change his ruling. II he insists that
Hamilton cannot serve a major he MI. have 70
qn hack as captain Of Company ! and Captain
George W Wright will be reduced 10 first Heu-
tenant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11
HONORING A SPANISH HERO.
STRIKING TRIBUTE BY AN AMERICAN wARsHIP
GrNEP AL. VARA DEL. pFY

STRIKING TRIBUTE BY AN AMERICAN wARsHIP
TO GENERAI. vARA DEL REY.
Santiago De Cuba. Nov. lo.-Lieutenant Graham
OF the 5th United States Infantry. is suffering from
a flesh wound caused by a stray bullet fired from
a Cuban mob surrounding alleged Spanish que
rilla who was rescued by some American soldiers
and placed In iail for safety the enraged Cubans
threatening his life.
General Wood. the American commander mere
left Santiago yesterday for Guantanamo ana 'he
north coast board the converted yacht hls''
Captain Young As he LEFT there was s'''N,''s
scene. The crew Of the United states cruiser TN
cinnat were lined I'D on her deck. and sa lLte
OF thirteen guns fred as the Josenta' WIN ,hs
body OF General vara del Rey on board, steamed
slowly out OF the harbor amid the rays OF the SINK
ing sun the band OF the Cincinnati play
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11
MICH SICKNESS AMONG MEN IN HAWAII
ELEVEN DEATHS LAST MoNTH-MANY NEW
WORKERS on THE SICK LIST.

ELEVEN DEATHS LAST MoNTH-MANY NEW
WORKERS on THE SICK LIST.
Ca, Francisco. Nov lo-The steamer Australia
has arrived seven days from Honolulu, and is IN
quarantine Among her passengers are thirty SOL
d,ers sick with malaral fever. The majority OF the
sick men are members Of the cavalry. who were de-
tailed or garrison duty in the Islands. The nvalids
are n charge OF Captain Hardin. OF the Regular
Army. and Major Chase. OF the NewYork Volun-
teers both OF whom III. The voyage improved
the condition Of most Of the men. There was con-
siderable sickness among the troops at Honolulu.
but the prevailing fever is Of a mild type
The Australia Brings the following advices from
Honolulu under date Of November 2 sickness
among the soldiers in camp here is Increasing.
New cases are Of almost hourly occurrence. ~
phoid fever is prevalent. The military hospitaI -
crowded. and the nursing force Is entirely made
ouate 10 the demands made upon It. Since July H.
seventeen soldiers have died from various diseases.
typhoid fever carrying of seven
The death list is as follows:
Sullivan william aged "a typhoid. July II.
WATSON c H ages "a. typhoid. July %.
STRICKLAND. Isaac aged .; typhoid. July =.
FLETCHER Orrnond aged AZ. heart disease. August -
WEBSTER William aged "a typhoid September -
JOHNSON Walter aged 81. typhoid. september IL
PORTER. Clarence H.. septic Infection, October
DEGRA1N William. asei is rnaiarial fever. October
THOMPSON. Charles H. aged r. consumption oc'o-
IS
erAvER. Thomas. age. q p.ritoni;s October 70.
TIMBERrAKE William T. aged -. typhoid. october IS
MILLER julius - aged % acute mania. October %
HANNA Thomas aged IS. electric wire accident oco-
Der %
DAWSON. n ". aged 30. typhoid October "a
MCCARTHY. Webster aged 20 typhoid. october g.
NIF5MANN George W. commissions. October 30
CARTER. g. aged D. typhoid October 20
Last evening there less than POS New
Workers on the sick list Every effort IS being
made TO place the camp N good sanitary condition
The troop ships Valencia md Senator sailed yes
terday afternoon. and the Arizona, which has been
DELAYED here Of a accident 10 her
wa tertank will sail Sunday for Manila.
Captain John Barnes Of the Arizona has resigned
First Offcer G. ". Ames succeeds him.
General King has been confined 70 his room ioi
several days suffering from the effects Of vac.
cinatior wound The lnNa NINA ton IL serious, and
there Is a possibility OF blood poisoning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11

Some cough mixtures smother
the cough. But the next breeze
fans it into life again.
Better put the cough out.
That is, better go deeper and
smother the fires of inhamma-
ton. Troches cannot do this
Neither can plain cod-liver oil.
But SCOTS Emulsion can.
The glyccrlne soothes and makes
comfortable; the hypophosphltes
give power and stability to the
nerves; and the oil feeds and
strengthens the weakened It's
sues.
SOC. and 500. Mi druggists
SCOTT 6 BOVINE. Chemists, New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11
THE SEARCHING WIND.
HOW ITS HUNT FOR WEAK SPOTS IN THE BODY
NAY BE BAFFLED.

HOW IT'S HUNT FOR WEAK SPOTS IN THE BODY
MAY BE BAFFLED
What makes pneumonia? The usual answer
is-cold and damp. 1t is wrong. These are but
developing agents. bringing out pre-existing
weakness which. with care and prudence might
have been corrected so that the cold and wet
would be annOyances merely. not dangerous.
This IL the time OF year when the searching
wind finds where the body is weak and lung
trouble, always n thing TO be dreaded Is the
frequent result.
To put the body on war footing. so that 1t
may pass unframed through the ordeals OF the
fall and winter. there is nothing 20 compare
with Dufys Pure Malt Whisky. Its elements
AT stimulate and nourish The Govern
ment says this whiskey being purely medicinal
Is the only one that must bear the medicinal
revenue stamp
Keep the blood briskly circulating. and there
is little danger OF pneumonia. BE not fooled
with limitations. but get the one genuine Dunys
Pure Malt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11
SICK AMERICANS SLIGHTLY BETTER

Havana Nov lO-Colonel Williams chief Quar-
-ermas,er and Mcssrs Stewart and Caldwell OF the
Ousr,ermaster's Department. who have been suffer
iny from fever were slightly better this morning.
Nessrs Tsmayo. Aguero. Parraga ami Nunez
v6o arrived here yesterday from Washington
yy,.-e they have been Cuban business. LEFT here
mis- morning VIA Batabano TO- Santa cruz del sur
Inc headouarters cf the so-calied cuban Govern
men;.
The MARQUIS Esteban Mayor OF Havana. returns
here today In order 10 take charge Of the Mayor
atty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-11
GENERAL WOODS SANITARY REPORT.
Washington. Nov. lo-The War Department has

washington, Nov. lV-lDe W ar department ms
received the following dispatch:
Santiago November 10 1898.
To Adtutant-Generai. Washington.
SANITARY report November :: Total sick. LIS:
fever all kinds 10 Deaths-Joseph Narcisse. pri-
veic Company C. 9th Volunteers. November !, ~
pold fever: Dennis Alexander. private. Company r.
ath Volunteers November :. phthlsis puimonals:
Ropor: for November 9: Total SICK l%5o; fever all
kinds. si2. No deaths. WOOD, commandlhg'
II response 10 a cable inquiry by Surseon-General
Sternberg General Wood said he did not need
hosnital ship 10 send home any Of the sick men.