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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08
The Demand for Telephone Reform.

1t is clear that the prevailing sentiment
of the citizens of the District favors some
measure which will surely cause a reason
able reduction of the telephone charges
and at the same time ensure decent service
to the patrons of the company. 1t appears
from interviews which The Star has pub
lished with leading members of the COM
munity that the action of the House last
week in adopting an amendment to the
District appropriation bill reducing the
rates has been hailed with gratitude by
all phone users. But in the light of the
experience of the past few years, there
seems 10 be little confidence that the
measure, if adopted by the Senate, will
grant the desired relief at once. There
fore the proposition to install an indie
pendent or rival telephone corporation is
revived. as a means to the end of bringing
the old company to terms, or of driving
that company out of the field altogether
and substituting the newcomer in its place
under satisfactory statutory restrictions as
to rates
The Star has repeatedly declared it's be-
lief that the rival company scheme should
be always regarded as the last resort in
the effort to redress grievances of this
character. The telephone corporation IS
long as it obeys the law and gives good
service. should have a monopoly of the
field. Otherwise great confusion results
and often the expense of keeping two
phones. one on each system, is greater
than the cost OF the old service before
competition began. This has been proved
in other cities. Therefore this paper holds
that if as last resort an effort is strongly
made to obtain a charter for a rival COM
pany, the newcomer should by law be
given exclusive possession of the field.
There is grave doubt as to the legal right
of the Chesapeake and Potomac company
now to occupy the streets of Washington
save by virtue of the incident tai recognition
of that corporation through appropra tons
no legal existence to the extent of holding
the charter of Congress.
The Senate committee on appropra tons
now has the matter in hand. The District
bill contains no more interesting paragraph
than this relating to telephone rates. 1t is
In the power of that committee if so dis.
posed. with the knowledge of an almost
unanimous sentiment in the House in favor
of the reform. to amend the provision so as
to make absolutely certain of results in
cheapening charges and improving the
service. That rate reduction is impera-
lively demanded by the community that 1t
is advocated by most members of Congress,
that it can be effected without deprivng
the company of a reasonable profit cannot
today be successfully denied
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08
The Pistol Law.

The man who really needs 10 own a pistol
and there are very few such nowadays
should not object seriously to the slight
extra trouble of obtaining from the court a
permit to buy the weapon. Such a permit
as suggested yesterday. would serve as the
best possible voucher TO the police that
pistols have been sold Only 10 persons whom
the court regards entitled to carry them
The pistol necessities, under modern city
conditions, are extremely slight The man
who owns one is really the exception. The
man who actually needs one is even more
exceptional The menace to the public
security does not arise from such persons
as the law clearly contemplates as war
ranted in pistol ownership. 1t comes from
the people who buy weapons either out of
a spirit Cf bravado. a desire to be thought
smart or an actual purpose to do harm to
others. The great majority of the homicides
are committed by means of pistols That
weapon is the most convenient the most
easily concealed and the most effective
There is a peculiar fascination about it,
Boys like 10 fire off guns because of the
sharp report and the knowledge that a
missile Is being sent to a great distance
with killing force. Men like to carry pistols
because they feel more capable of taking
''At VI tiltIHSelNtS IN q DSHt. W men
means that they feel that they are better
able to infiict injury upon others
II is incomprehensible that the law should
thus carefully hedi in the privilege of
pistol ownership and carrying and yet leave
50 wide Ope. the door of access to this
most dangerous of weapons. If there was
real occasion for the purchase of pistols
Unfortunately by all persons. if the COM
munity was in state of anarchy. if human
life was in constant danger and this condi-
ton prolonged or permanent then
and only then would il be desirable to
allow dealers to sell to all corners. taking
precaution only TO record names and adj
dresses. But here is an orderly city pa
trolled by policemen at all hours. with
low percentage of crime. ana in which the
great majority of people are absolutely Sc
cure from molestation all times. 1t is
in the last degree anomalous that the law
should continue to gran; the virtually un-
restricted privilege of procuring the weapons
which it distinctly declares to be contra
band s.ve only in cert2in well-Gefned cases
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08
Spring Sport.

tells you de excitement's gettin' thick
aroun' de place.
De vilets an spring beauties. dey is gwine
to run a race:
An de brook is all a-shiver,
An de trees is all a-quiver,
A-waitin' fob to see which one kin make
de mostes' has'e.
We is gwine to love de winner fob his
courage an his pluck,
An wesgwine to love de loser ease he
didn' have mo- luck;
We is watchn' an a-waitin'
An we all is calculatin.
Dat dis spoht Is bout de fines dat de town.
shin ever struck
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08

law which resulted in only seven prosecu-
TONS Therefore the mayor was declared
to be an enemy of organized labor.
Here. then. is the peculiar spectacle OF
one mayor denounced for throwing men out
of work that the law may be obeyed. while
another is denounced for keeping men at
work in defiance of the law. And In each
instance the initiative is taken by repre-
sentative of organized labor, speaking In
the vernacular of unionism and demanding
equal rights for all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08
SnaartueSs.

'How did that young man come to be &C
cepted as one of the smart set?''
He had father" Miss Cayenne ex
planned. who was smart enough to carr
several million dollars"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08
Awnings.

The necessity of having your awnings up when
the hot weather comes gives weight to the fact
that they should be ready before that time. The
early placing of orders eliminates all possibility
of disappointment. Orders received now VIII be
hlled and held subject to instructions.
All our awnings made in thorough manner
of the best materials and finished in superior
manner, and for strength and durability cannot be
excelled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08
A Hot One From "Mars Henry,

from the Louisville Courier-Journal
Mr.. Tillman defines farmer as one who
works with his hands, and an agriculturlst
as one who works with his mouth II the
very reputable word agriculturist is to be
made to denote the classification which In
cludes the South Carolina senator. revision
of the dictionaries is in order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08

California geologis- expresses the belief
that the Sierra Nevada mountains are 3,O0O,-
900 years old. 1t is hoped that debate will
not take on as much asperity as did that
concerning the age of Ann.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08
Window Screens.

complete line Of Ready-ma Window Screens
carried In stock, In the popular finishes, all sizes
and at all prices
Our Made to-order Screens the best that can
possibly be turned out from cabinet shop. We
only the best quality white pine and solid oak,
and best quality wire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08

The extent to which prices are already
reported to have gone up in st. Louis con-
veys startling suggestion of what the
hotel keepers and hack drivers may do
when they get into practice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08

While the Federation Of Labor ordinarily
disclaims the intention of actively inter-
fering in politics, it does not hesitate to
convey a reminder of it's influence by plac-
ing Mayor Harrison of Chicago on the IN
fair list.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08

Mr. Cleveland's admirers insist that he
does not waste as much time when he goes
fishing as Mr. Bryan wastes when he goes
free-silyering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08
Crashing.

OF course. our fault. we all possess,
But people sometimes happen by
Who cause the rest of us distress
By wanting a monopoly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08

Notwithstanding President Roosevelt's
comments on race suicide, the Mormon who
comes to Washington and expects to find
sympathy by Dragging about his large fam
lily is likely to be disappointed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08

Japan has done wonders on water and will
presently endeavor to demonstrate that in a
martial sense it may be ranked as an am
nhibious nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08

If the verdict in the post office cases
could be depended to-put an end to graft
ing once for ALL it would be a relief to
number of men who are liable to jury duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08
SHOOTING STARS.
A Preiudiced Opinion.

$50 you tink de country's goin to d.
bad?" said Flooding Pete.
Sure answered Mea,ndering Mike.
Whats de trouble?"
'"roo many free libraries an not enough
free lunch"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08

1t looks as if Mr.. Dowie would have to
travel a long way In order to find an audi
ence that developes the appreciation which
he is looking for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08

Although it will not be his fault. the
weather man will undoubtedly have to apol-
ogize If ne has occasion to hoist the blizzard
flag again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08
Had Been Useful,

"You confess to a profound respect for
money!
Certainly" answered Senator Sorghum.
Il couldn't do otherwise It's bad work.
man who quarrels with HIS Tools
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08

Secretary Shaw is in a position to know
the financial resources of the country, and
he has no doubt that it can afford a mer-
chant marine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08
Interested

do you admire Beethoven's works?'
II never visited en- answered Mr.
Cumrox. absent-mindedly. What does he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08

Of course, the Texas newspapers will have
severe to say about Ohio's shock
ing descent to mob violence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08

France will of course be too polite not to
apologize to Dreyfus for any passing incon-
venience il may have caused him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08
Screen Doors.

We make Screen Doors to order in specially at
tractive designs Of solid oak or best quality white
pine painted to match the woodwork of the door
way; finished with fine brass hinges and high
grade brass lock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08

1t must be confessed that Mrs Carrie
Nation is not an altogether fortunate ex-
ample of the effects of total abstinence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08
Makes Him Mad.
From the Philadelphia INQUIRER.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The tone of Mr.. Clevelands latest utter
ance shows what serious effect being ice
bound for three months has on the temper
of an ardent fisherman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08

The apprehension that the Mormons will
use the Congressional Record and the
ranking privilege for PROSECUTING purposes
is contradictory % the impression that the
majority of modern Mormon converts are
from the ranks of people who do not read
Il I'd nrifa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08

Panama and Colombia might eventually
become quite neighborly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08
Window Shades.

Along with the various other plans for Spring
renovating come plans for new shades for your
windows. We mention 1t thus early, because now's
unhurried time to get the preparations for them
under way.
We only the best and-painted Opaque and
Kings Scotch Holland cloths; they mounted
best wooden spring rollers, and put up In
thorough workmanike manner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08

The investigation in Congress may tempt
the editor of the Record to dig up few
plural mother-in-law jokes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08
Showing It Up.

from the Chicago News. q
At least the country is getting a pretty
fair idea az to what Mormonism really h.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08

"a man kind O. loses my sympathy" said
Uncle Eben. when he puts in his time
abusin de trusts. stead O. readin' de
'help-wanted column"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08
New Ruffled Muslin

NEW KWGNHGW WKWSBIEN
Curtains.
Three special values as follows:
300 pairs Dotted Swiss Curtains, trimmed with
dainty rufle.
$I.oo pair. Value, $I.5o.
125 pairs Plain Swiss Curtains trimmed with
three tucks and huted ruf1e.
$I.5o a pair. Value, $I.85.
10 pairs White Swiss Curtains, In small dots and
feur de lis bow knots and rose designs.
$2.oo a pair. Value, $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08
Fish Sets Reduced.
Japanese China Plate
SDeciaD.
Gut Glass Sale.

We are now offering unusual val
ues in Rich Cut Glass, and COM
ing at this time. this sale offers an
unusual opportunity for securing
rare and choice gifts for Easter and
Spring Weddings. We quote Few
items and invite an inspection:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08
Dinner Set Special,
56=piece China
Tea Set Special.

We offer two styles of German China Tea Sets
In the full 56piece combination. which have been
more expensive, at
$500 per 56-piece set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08
Inn ported Madras and
Silk Cross-stripe Curtains.

These goods far superior to the ordinary
Cross-stripe Curtains, which are usually made of
all-cotton-and they make ideal summer draperies.
Special attention is called to a very handsome
line of these curtains, which offering ut
$3.75 pair.
Other grades at $3.50, So. so to $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08

postal phone message will bring competent show
samples take and all Of
the above work.
The public feel that inrused
execution will have the intelligent
Second noo, G
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08
Aluminium Cooking
Utensils.

Aluminium is fast displacing other
materials for cooking and oven
utensils. 1t is light, clean, free from
rust and contains no poisonous sub
stances, such as verdigris, salts OF
tin, and many other impurities al
ways found in other utensils to
greater or less extent, and which
are a serious menace to the health
of those who use them.
The initial cost is, of course, high
er than that of ordinary utensils,
but the increased investment amply
iustifes itself in a short time:
oblong Griddies 24-inch. .............. 81. 20
Roasting pans. i4-ineh, 90; le-inch... SI.25
Muffin Pans cups. ..-............... TOc.
Deep Pie Plates 11-inch &c.
Pudding Pans. PTS. 3Oc. 3 pfs. lCc.
Tipped Saueepnns 2 PTS SIC: 3 PTS
ACE; 4 PTS, Joc.; 10 pts. ~
Measuring Cups. h-pint .......... &c.
StewiDg Kettles, qts.. s11O; 10 OTIS,
Sioo' i qts- -.-..-...------.-..-.. Yi.oo
Teapots, qt., s1.65; 2 OTIS. ....... ST. IS
Fuunels. soc. and 35c.
Oval Trays, 12-inch. $1o0; 14-ineh, CO ,c
$l.25; 1S-inch. ....-.......-.-.-....... T-'~O
Round Trays, 11-inch. Vs..
Rice Boilers. qt $50; OTIS, $1-75; S. 90
QtS -
Saucepans with covers. qts., Coo; Ooc.
qts I5c.; OTIS.
Table Spoons. dozen $I.2o
r,.,.,.,. c IOc.
DRINKING cups -......''.'.'
Inr,cos p.nz IN ,o,h ZSC.
Nickel Tray Special.
We offer lot of choice quality 12-inch Round
Nickel Trays, at the special price,
I0c. each.
Safety Match Special.
The American representative of the German
manufa cturer Of best Safety Match has author-
lied us to give to each Of our customers. tomQr.
row. sample box of his matches, when ar -
best Safety Matches we have ever seen.
Ioc. per dozen boxes;
$I.Io per gross.
fifth door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08
Slip Covers
to Order.

There is no better time than the present for hav
ing Slip Covers made. Our workshops not being
overcrowded able to give time and
careful attention to the making.
We are showing handsome line of Imported
Cretonnes, and will make to order Slip Covers for
5piece parlor suites, from this material allowing
25 yards for the making. from
SI8.75 the suite, upwards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08
Annual March Sale Of
Dainty China,
Rich Cut Glass,
Artistic Lamps
and
Modern
HOuSefurnishingS.

Our annual March sale of these
several classes of household neces-
sites is in progress. The goods
constituting this sale consist of vari-
Gus items from our own regular
stock, which, in order to close out
before the warm weather, we offer
at decided reductions from former
prices. Included are also special
items from leading makers witich
we have been able to purchase at a
reduction for this sale.
The opportunity thus afforded is
unusual and is of interest to proprie-
tors of hotels and boarding houses
and housekeepers generally.
We quote a few of the MANY OK
cellent values and invite an inspcc-
ton
Dinner Set Special.
lain Dinner Sets in the popular 1i2piece combina-
ton. Including sizes, OF plates and in two colon
lngs, blue and brown at
So.o5 per II2-piece set.
Other Decorated Dinner Sets,
S5.o5 and up.
56=piece China
Tea Set Special.
We offer two styles of German China Tea Sets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08
ScallOped-edge
Bread knife Special.

We oner q lot Of good quality soaliopeded9
Co. Of Fremont. Ohio. at the special price,
&c. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-08

piece parlor suites, from best quality Cotton Dam
asks lin effects closely initiating the linen pat
cta1
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-28
Silva Child Dies
From Terrible Burns

Eleele, Kauai. July PA very sad
death occurred here yesterday and Mr.
and Mrs. Antoine Silva are grieved and
mourning over the loss of their TWEEN
ty-eight months old son. Lawrence.
II seems that after lunch yesterday
Mr.. Silva went to his post as clerk In
the McBryde store. while the mother
was at bread making. when she looked
back and saw her son running about
In the house with his clothes on fire
She made for him and wrapped the
child and all In her dress and smoth-
cred the fire. but II had done its deadly
and frightful work. The child was
burned from knees TO head. DR.. Nc
Lean worked OH MIN, but he was too
far gone and died two and half houys
afterward. His remains were buried
in the Koloa Catholic cemetery.
The bereayed parents lost a bright
and promising son. II Is supposed that
Lawrence obtained some safety matches
during the mothers absence and lit
them, when he somehow felt the heat
on himself, took to running wildly
about and caused llame.-Gardep
Island.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-28
HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH +: BITTERS
Trouble Makers Have
No Decent Cause

Investigation shows that there slit
tie, II anything, in the effort to disturb
Republican harmony in the Seventh
Precinct. Citizens, like William Ole
pau. laugh at the idea Of following the
memorable Mr.. Birbe." Names have
been used without the knowledge OF
the owners of them, and even where
protest has been made against such
Use.
b. p. Fabian. who read the report of
the Harmony Committee of the Seventh
Precinct Club, said this morning: IL
do not see why any attention is paid to
Mr.. Birbe's efforts to disturb the har-
mony so happily prevailing in our pre-
ciprt.
at Is a mistake to suppose that he
was not recognized by. President Vida
g, our meeting The fact Is. had hard
ly finished the reading of our report
when Mr.. Birbe was on his feet. and
moved that the report be laid on the
table; but no one seconded his mo-
ton. Thereupon Mr.. Stewart moved
10 adopt the report and there were 'ko-
kuas' from all parts of the room.
President Vida gave plenty OF time
for discussion; but no one opposed tho
report except Mr. Birbe. aud he alone
VOTED against It. as the minutes Of the
secretary will show.
Mr.. Birbe had all the show any one
could get; but there was not single
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-28
Al HALEiWA HOTEL.

Registrations at Haleiwa for week
ending July 49, 1904: c. II. Alberton,
Honolulu; w. A. Bissell, ID. II. Bissell.
Alameda, Cal. Miss Leal, Mrs. II. II.
James, San Francisco; Il. A. Dexter
and wife, May Z. Kluegel, Leon To-
Jriner, II, ], Johnston, wife and three
children, Mrs. Byron X. Baird. George
Stubner, w, II. Babbitt, Geo. T. Klue-
sc, Honolulu; Mrs. DR.. Sintcher
Philadelphia; T. A, Blackwell, Mrs r..
Il. Halstead, MIS-. a. IL. Lakeland, Ho-
nolulu; Il. J, Lea, Mrs, L, ID. Baldwin,
Miss X. II. Green, j. w. Cushing, A..
II, Moiftt, San Francisco; Mrs. Sara
NJ. Angus, Geo. II. Angus, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. Halstead, Miss L. A. Halstead,
Mrs, u. s. Reid, Stanley Stephenson,
Tom Sharp, Geo. +. Denison, Miss Il.
Tiscormd Honolulu; Jennie C. Carl
bGlde, Stella l.. Garibadle, KATHERINE
II, Garibalde MINNIE. Ryan. MERGED
California; A. Q. Marcalinno. George
Desha. Jr. w. l. Maby, Hilo; Miss II
scholt2, Miss C. SCholtz, Miss T.
scholtz Waikiki, Maui; l.. Todd. H.
H. Rowland, j, ], Belser, H. j. Lord
all of Honolulu.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-28
WATER QUESTION

Editor Evening Bulletin:-That the
city, with Its high buildings and in
creasing population, needs more water
is a question We all agree upon. as
a resident of many years Of Nuuanu
valley, inform this community that
when the $4,000 OF taxpayers money
is spent and the reservoir built, there
is no water to put in 1t. The present
reservoirs are more than ample to
contain all the fresh spring water In
Nuuanu valley.
Can 1t be possible that the intention
of the Government is to fill this new
reservoir with rain water, that drench'
es the whole valley at times? II so II
will be filled at certain rainy times Of
the year and left until the dry season
and become very impure. Then sup.
pose some will advocate altering sys'
TEN, at a cost of more than the sum
to build the reservoir. | as a teXpay-
er seriously urge the Government au'
thorities to investigate ttS pure spring
water of Kalihi, Manoa and Pauoa val
leys. The latter, while under discus
sion at the last Legislature, showed II
could have been purchased for about
the cost Of the construction of the pro
posed Nuuanu reservoir. There was
good deal said at the time in the 10
cal papers that this water diminished
or dried up in the summer months
which are now here. 1t looks as
though that statement could be very
easily verified or not by taking 4
walk up Pauoa at the present. time.
If 1t Is possible for the Government
to obtain this water at the figure
passed by the last Legislature, We vii
have a supply several hundred fee
high, pure, and viii run over the top
of all high buildings and meet the re
quirements of the increasing popula
ton for long time to come.
NUUANU.