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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17
The Aqueduct Bridge.

While there is probably no danger to
the public in continued use of the
Aqueduct bridge. nevertheless the occa-
sional discovery of cavities in the pier
foundations has bad effect upon the
public mind 1t may be that the bridge
is perfectly staunch, and that there is no
likelihood of any such weakening as TO
warrant it's closure. Nevertheless il would
seem to be the part of wise precaution
to provide now for a new structure to re-
place the old one. which has passed
through many phases of usefulness and Is
now ready for retirement.
Conditions are ideal at the point where
the Aqueduct bridge crosses the river for
high structure without midstream piers
either of the suspension or the cantilever
type. At no place, indeed, in the District,
save possibly in the unfrequented
stretches above Georgetown, do the Po-
tomac banks lend themselves SO admi-
rably to this method of construction. A
handsome suspension bridge would add
greatly to the landscape at this conspic-
nous position, and would. moreover, pro-
vide a reliably safe means of crossing the
river.
The traffic across the Aqueduct bridge
is now very heavy, and it is certain to
increase steadily from year to year as
the Virginia suburbs multiply and attract
new jewellers. The connecting structure
should be strong enough to carry trolley
cars without the slightest fear of Ill
effect upon the bridge. AT present this
use of the Aqueduct bridge Is necessarily
governed by precautionary restrictions.
The governments interests across the
river are heavy, and will assuredly In
crease. Thus it is desirable from all
points of view that the very best means
of access b provided.
1t lis inconceivable that Congress should
continue to insist upon indefinite use
of the old AGueduct structure, with occa-
sonal repairs and makeshift devices.
when obviously the part of economy and
of precaution is to move promptly to re-
place the old affair with a new steel
bridge. Washington had a lamenta BILE
experience with the old Long bridge as a
result of congressional indifference. 1t IS
TO be hoped that the Aqueduct bridge will
not now become perennial object of sus-
picion in the public mind and an agra
walton to all its users because of its In
sufficient capacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17

sonally soon after his nomination for
governor that he would sign bill allow
inc race track bookmaking with certain
restrictions. if it passed the legislature
while he was governor OF the state
This comes under the famous head OF
important if true The Courier-Journai
must have put faith in it, or space would
not have been yielded TO IT. And the
object of publication may well have oeen
to interest the turfmen and bookmakers
OF Kentucky in the anti-Hushes cam
paigM f6nd. They sympathiZe with their
New York brethren in the warfare on
Gov. Hughes. and with this tip. may help
the Soils" the 'Joes' and others TO raise
that additional two hundred thousand dol
lars
At any rate here is something for the
New York republicans to consider For
the whole national Bryan campaign Treas
urer Rdder reports subscriptions to the
18th instant of a quarter of a million dol
lars. And yet. If We may accept TINS
New York story sent to turf circles IN
Kentucky. double that sum from horse
racing sources alone is TO be subscribed
for democratic purposes in the Empire
state alone. Shall get a report about
that. and how the money was used?
Such report would not come from
Treasurer Ridder. for the money is not
to be paid to him. but to Chairman Con-
ners of the democratic state committee
'Finsy." according to the story, is to
finger the coin. ard invest it where IT will
do the most good. Does the New York
law require a report of Mr.. Corners:
If so. then of course if this money. or
any sum from such source, is raised
and turned over to him and expended
by him. particulars viii appear after cleo
ton.
We are asked to believe that Mr.. Chan
Ter has made barSai:-has given assur-
ances. We may reject that and yet have
good ground for the inquiry to what
his policy toward the racing interests Will
be in case he is elected. These sport
putting up purely in spirit of re-
venge. They are anti-Hughes to the
backbone. and want him showed under
But after that? Why, they want TO re-
sumo business at the old stands. They
would not invest dollar III the New
York campaign unless they thought with
some sort of reason. that change in the
state administration would benefit them.
They must feel that they will be kill
ing two birds with one subscription. so to
say. They will be Furnishing an enemy
and at the same time be bringing a
friend into power
One of the sports is quoted saying.
I'VE will have money enough to win the
state" Buy it? Is that the meaning?
Is New York for sale on the race track
question?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17
Campaign Caution.

No wonder mighty magnates balk
And stoutly stand alOof
When money doesn't dare to talk
For fear of a reproOf.
Though contributions had been cut
Until they seemed a wreck,
He said he loved his party, but
He wouldn't sign a check.
When orators their wits applied
To arguments so pat,
Those are my sentiments, he cried
And let it go at that
And when collectors ventured near
His right hand he would deck
In big boxing glove for fear
Perchance he'd sign a check.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17
For Decorative Purposes and Gifts.


NU imported
wedding other
oratlve Art
collection
Marble Pedestals
Old Pompean
German Pottery: Cloonne
Pilates
onia and Brushed Brass Articles Japanese Antique lockwood
Stands Pedestas
Elegant Opera Glasses ladsone Opera Bags Hair
Ornaments Smokers Outfits,
Light and de Shades and novelties gathered personally by
skill devise pretty things
refinement selections
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17
Trying Times.

From the New Haven Evening Register.
These are the days that try the soul
Of the optimist. lie likes 10 keep hope
tut and TO believe that there are some
honest men, even in politics. some men
who are not liars, but he has a hard
time of it. But tor saving sense Of
numor, and a faith that not all things
and men are as black as they are paint
ed he would be constrained to crawl
into the hole in the doughnut, and pull
it in after him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17
Marriage by Majority.
From the Utica Observer.

lOln INT q tltI UDsPTVtT.
\ nominee for Governor of Delaware,
who is bachelor, agrees that if elected
he will on the day of his inauguration
marry a girl from The county giving him
the largest majority. How beautiful how
Impressive, are these spontaneous mani
festations of a deep-rooted and abiding
Affection
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17
A Cure for Vagrancy.

Ffbm INC BFODkIEN IlINt>.
A dispatch from Colorado Springs tells
how a professional tramp has been cured
of his vagrancy. Somebody died and left
him legacy of S3U,OOO. and he has
abandoned the tramp habit and settled
down as hotel keeper. Perhaps this
little incident gives the key TO the real
remedy for the tramp nuisance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17

wIn order to avoid delays on account
CT perEonal absence letters to TIE
eTAR should not be addressed to any
Individual connected with the office, but
simply 20 THE STAE, or to The Editorial
or Business Department. according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Sweet Forgetfulness.

DO you expect people to understand
all your speeches."
Certainly not replied the campaigner
I'm order to understand them they'd have
TO remember them. And that would
probably be embarrassing four years
hence"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17
An Ignorance of Values.

you shouldnt have said you could hire
all the brains you need for twenty five
dollars a week. said the New York poll
ticians friend.
Why NOTE"
Because it's merely an invitation to
somebody with only six dollars worth of
brains TO come along and cheat you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17
The Great American War Dog.

From the Pttsburg Dispatch.
Perhaps Wall streets bets that there
will be no Ba kan war are based on firm
faith in Hobson. That bellIgerent power
is not disposed to permit any adventurous
and unaul horiZed war until his own adver-
tised program Of conflict has been worked
of.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17

The New York broker whose financial
complications reveal the fact that he pre-
sented an actress with $7o0O touring
car has done much to injure the drama.
5000 touring car would take any
bodys mind off art
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17
Inside Information.
I'M the indianapolis News.

Perhaps the reason those Hearst NOM
inees withdrew in New York was because
they got d bunch in some mysterious way
that they might not be successful at the
pOllS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17
A Good Excuse.
From the Buffalo Express

From the Buffalo Express.
a man in court in Dedlian, Mass, on a
charge of speeding his automobile, ad-
rntted the charge, but explained that he
had TO put on full speed to escape q
swarm of bees. Surely no one will be SO
suspicious of the constable as to say that
he sicked the bees on the automobilist?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17
An Expert.

From the Houston Post.
If it should become necessary for the
next census to ascertain the number of
suckers in the United States, We feel
sure that Mr.. Tom Lawson will be found
the most capable man to prepare the
roster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17

People who have seen the irascible side
of President Roosevelt's nature are like
| ~ to sympathize heartily in his assur-
ances that Secretary Taft has a lovely
disposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17

No record of such matter has been
made public. but 1T is quite probable
that John D. Rockefeller has said some
pretty severe things to Archbold for be-
ing SO careless with the letter files.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17

sd COLLECTION of rich,
lH rare, Respondent Oriental
9SCarpets. rich in weave,
rare in exclusiveness,
resplendent i'll colorings. Not
few specimens. but many-the
most exclusive. the most varied,
the most beautiful collection we
have ever offered. Every rug is
verify a work of art, critically
chosen from the most renowned
Asiastic markets.
To purchase Oriental Rugs in
telligently one must go where the
entire construction of color and
design is understood.
In our Rug Department there
is ample natural light to allow
you to Judge OF Oriental Rugs to
the very best advantage.
We have MANY wonderful
specimens, from the modest Ana
tolian Mat at $500 to the rich
carpets at $4,000
And each piece represents a
saving OF at least IS to 40 per
cent.
Even if not in need of rugs, we
shall be pleased to have you call
and inspect this rare exhibition
of the art of the far countries of
the east.
Attention is called to the fol-
lowing lots, which were pur-
chased at special prices. and rep
resent unusually attractive VAL
ueS:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17

In these days of political disturbance
abroad the geography teacher who de-
sires to keep lessons up to date has to
be exceedingly alert.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17

The suffragette who made her way into
parliament became remorseful when she
saw the agitation of the members she
had awakened. After all. women seem
too sympathetic for politics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17
Unbounded Admiration.

$50 You are great admirer of Shake
speare?"
Yes answered Mr.. Stormington
Barnes. The man had more than genius.
1t was prescience. Think of his being
able, without having seen me act, to
write parts that would fit me SO adj
mirably.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17

William Penn is said to have been
scrupulously honest in dealing with the
Indians. The Indians were luckier than
some of the modern Pennsylvania tax
payers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17
The Candidate.

Small the equipment that he took
To bid the world rejoice;
A pleasant look, a mileage book,
A suit case and a voice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17

1t is estimated that 10000, 900 people
in this country are living in prohibition
territory. But this does not inspire Mr.
Chatin with any extravagant hopes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17

f't course everybody who has ever had
grievance against Uncle Joe Cannon is
choosing this particular moment TO men
ton ii.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17

Expert politicians said Uncle Eben
lis a good deal like expert pokerplayers
All de satisfaction dey's liable TO git out n
DER expertness is bein able to give long
explanations of how dey come to lose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17
Crude Spellbinders.

From the Detroit News.
Lessons in voice culture are certainly
not needed by those politicians whose
best campaign speech consists in
Come up, boys: what'll you take"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17

Harry Thaw manages TO get from New
York TO Pennsylvania and back often
enough to give him a frequent change
of scenery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17

London is beginning to think that we
are almost as inconsiderate in our cleo
ton methods as in our foot ball play
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17

w. f. Hearst should not object to being
disturbed at bedtime by a deputy sheriff.
He has spoiled sleep for many a man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17
How to Satisfy Him.
From the Toledo Blade.

rom The Toledo Blade
The man who wants but little here be-
low is usually willing to compromise on
d political Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17

Hisgen: Hearst: Haskell-the letter II
is very much in evidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17
N5s
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Special Sale
Oriental Rugs.

sd COLLECTION of rich,
lN rare, resplendent Oriental
SNCarpets. rich in weave,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-25
Troops Ready for Disorders.

The foreigR legations were notified
by the Foreign Board of the death of
the Emperor and the succession of
Prince Pu vi. Troops have been in
readiness for several days to quell any
disorders that might arise on the death
of Kwang Hsu. The possibility of up
risings was made greater because of the
fact that the death of the DOwager EN-
press was known to be close at hand.
Two divisions of troops have been held
in reserve, and these are now stationed
in various quarters of the city. Twenty
gendarmes were despatched to guard
the legations, but up to the present the
duties of the forces have been slight.
1t was announced that the legation
guard was ordered out sat the special
call of the legations on account of the
Emperor's death.'
Prince Chun, the regent, has ordered
the Viceroys and Governors to take pre-
cautions for the continuation of the ad-
ministration of the provinces as here
tofOre and he has ordered a hundred
days of mourning. The court will go
into mourning for three years. Peking
already has been greatly transformed.
All red objects have been removed and
blue substituted. The people learned
this evening of the death of the Dow
ager Empress, and, although the Chi
nese are in no wise emotional, they
showed that they were profoundly i'm
pressed by the passing of their power
full ruler. The foreigners in the city
are watching the strange ceremonies
with great interest. At the palace
elaborate rites are being observed. A
food of edicts has been sent forth.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-25
r. w. MccHEsNEY DEAD.

A cable yesterday to Mr.. Jesse NJ
McChesney announced the death of his
father, R. w. McChesney, at his home
in Alameda. Mr.. McChesney had been
unwell for some few weeks, and prob
ably died of heart failure. He was q
member of the late firm of NJ w. Nc
Chesney & Sons of this city, and lived
in Honolulu a few years prior to 1892.
He leaves a wife, four sons and two
daughters.
Mr.. MeChesney served throughout
the late Civil War on the Union side,
enlisting in an Iowa regiment in 1861.
He afterwards edited and published a
Republican paper III North Arkansas
during the stormy times of the Recon
struction period in the South, and was
a member of the State Senate in that
State during the Brooks Baxter war,
when each claimed to be the lawfully
elected Governor in 1878. He was a
delegate to the Chicago convention
which nominated Grant for the presi-
dency in 1871, and held several offices
of trust and profit following that
period in that State.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-25
HE WOULD REDUCE
THE SUGAR DUTY

NEW YORK, November 14-Claus
Spreckels, president of the Federal
Sugar Refining Company, and other re-
fners and dealers in sugar, will advo-
cate a radical reduction in the tariff
on sugar before the Ways and Means
Committee in Washington next Mon
day and Tuesday.
Spreckels has been active all this
month in securing the cooperation of
retailers, refners and jobbers in the
movement to bring about a tariff re-
duction. He said today the movement
had already attained large proportions.
Last week he sent out a trade circular
containing a summary of his arguments,
saying therein that the sugar industry
of this country is controlled by the
trust; that most of the benefits derived
under the tariff go to the trust and not
to the planters; that wholesale and re-
tail grocers generally are clamoring for
a reduction of the tariff, and that a
lower duty should be granted in JUS
tice to the Philippine Islands.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-25

| PEKING, November 1.-THE EN-
peror died shortly after o clock this
afternoon. He had been III for a long
time, and during recent audiences with
foreign representatives here he was
unable TO sit upon the throne or even
in an upright position It was evident
for a long time that he would be IN
able to withstand a crisis, which soon
er or later must develop in the disease
from which he was suffering. Recent
climatic extremes caused fatal eompli.
cations
At the moment Of the death Of the
Emperor the Dowager Empress own
death chamber chair was waiting in
the courtyard. She, too, had been in
serious condition, and word that was
brought to her earlier in the day that
the Emperor was dying caused her to
collapse. This has prevented her from
assuming the relationship Of grand
mother TO the successor to the. throne,
which, according to the Chinese, would
enormously augment her authority.
There is little indication of emotion
among the people over the events which
have been transpiring. The Emperor g
death and the probable death Of the
Dowager Empress within a very short
time have had very little effect upon
the Chinese, who are pursuing the even
tenor of their way without signs of
mourning.
Kwang Hsu g later life was pitiable
spectacle to his attendants. His feeble
ness had rendered him mere puppet
and he had suffered long from i'll health,
which was combined with fear and
despair. Latterly he showed marked
signs Of mental disturbances and even
went so far last August as to declare
himself mad.
The edict promoting Prince Chun to
the regency and his infant son, Pu vi,
to be heir presumptive, made a good
public impression. 1t satisfies the re-
formers and appeals to the sentiments
held by the people for Kwang, Hsu bt-
cause it respects the close blood ties
in the matter of succession and intro
ducss a new and more modern element
into the government. It is an evidence
of the victory of the reformers. !
The government today notified the
American legation officially that Prince
Chun had been made regent and that
he was to be the head of the state.
This is recognition of the retirement of
the Dowager Empress.
One of the ediets issued in the name
of the Emperor said: "Since last au-
tumn we have been i'll. The physicians
recommended by the government have
not been successful in curing us. We |
are weak and without spirit, racked by |
pain, without appetite, cold and fever |
ish, and it has been impossible for US
to sleep. We are anxious to permit the
viceroys and the governors to send |
other physicians to us quickly and we
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-25
THE BRIGHT SIDE

of life. 1t is a feeling common
to the majority of us that we
do not get quite the amount of
happiness we are entitled to.
Among the countless things
which tend to make us more or
less miserable i'll health takes
the first place. No doubt a
crippled liver with the result
ing impure blood, is the cause of
more mental gloom than any
other single thing. And who
can reckon up the fearful aggre-
gate of pain, loss and fear a.
rising from the many diseases
which are familiar to mankind;
like vast cloud it hangs over
a multitude no one can number.
You can see these people every
where. For them life can scarce
ly be said to have any Upright
side" at all. Hence the eager
ness with which they search for
relief and cure. Remedies like
WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION
have not attained their high po-
sition in the confidence of the
people by bald assertions and
boasting advertisements. They
are obliged to win it by doing
actually what is claimed for them.
That this remedy deserves its
reputation is conceded. 1t is
palatable as honey and contains
all the curative properties of
pure Cod Liver Oil, combined
with the Compound Syrup of
HypophOsphites ana the Extracts
of Malt and Wild Cherry. No
thing has such a record of sue
cess in Scrofula, Influenza,
Throat and Lung Troubles, and
emaciating complaints and dis
orders that tend to undermine
the foundations of strength and
vigOur. Its use helps to show
life's brighter side. Professor
Reddy, of Canada, says: d" | have
much pleasure in stating that l
have used it in cases Of debility
and found it to be very valu-
able remedy as well as pleasing
to take" You cannot be disan-
pointed in it. Sold by chemists.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-25
w, <. AND 2. IMPROVEMENT
CTuR

The annual meeting of the above
club will be held at the Government
Nursery, King street, on Friday even
ing, 9th inst, at o clock. Election
of officers and other business. All
prOperty-owners of the above districts
are invited to be present, as important
business will be up for discussion.
A. F. CLARK, President;
D. w. ANDERSON, Secretary.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-25
Died Alone and Unattended.

Deathbed observances of 5000 years
ago marked the passing of the Emperor
| and Dowager. They died alone and I'M
attended, although surrounded by cir
eles of abject spectators who remained
rod distant, as, on account of the
sacred persons of their majesties, they
could not be approached. The
Emperor died as he had lived, without
ministration of any kind or sci
entific aid: For months he had refused
to permit the service of foreign physi-
clans, and, although it was stated that
he had gone back to the old form of
medical treatment, it is believed that
latterly he received no treatment at all.
The government has given out that
the DOwager Empress in a lucid inter
val on Friday last received Prince
Ching, who is a Manchu and a member
of the royal family, and approved the
edicts declaring Prince Pu vi heir pre-
sumptive and Prince Chun Regent of
the Empire. Prince Ching was at the
beginning of the Boxer outbreak Lord
Chamberlain of the court and COM
mander of the Picking field forces. 1t
was on him that the foreign officials
hung hopes of the ENJOYS. He has held
many positions and was high in i'm
perial favor.