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Chains Horoscope.

Mr. Chain, the prohibition candidate
for President, in confessing his inability
to forecast the result as between Taft
and Bryan, says
There is one thing of which 1 am GER
tain, however. The party that is defeated
at the polls November 3 will never run
another candidate for President The
ed democratic party, whichever 1t is, will
go out of existence as did the old WING
party in 1852. and the parties will then
line up on the prohibition issue,
There is not the slightest doubt that
the prohibition candidate for President
will be elected in 1912. The issue of the
liquor traffic has been kept down this
year by two forceful characters, two of
the biggest men we have ever had In
American history-Roosevelt and Bryan.
With the elimination of the one or the
other, the issue of prohibition will come
to the front"
Here is another Ephraim feeding on
east wind. Both Of the old parties will
survive. no matter what happens or No
ciated much important history and many
inspiring traditions Both have met with
severe reverses, but both have rallied
with ease. They will confront each other
again in 1912 with all Of the old-time
ire IL JuuSc ldIl Wits tIlS llHc ny q
narrow margin, the chances are quite ten
to one that he and Mr.. Bryan will oppose
each other four years hence. Judge Taft's
denomination will be a foregone conclu-
sion. while Mr.. Bryan's friends. point
ing to the remarkable run of this year
will insist that he is still his party's
strongest man.
The democracy's severest test was the
civil war. 1t survived that, and since
then has had many discouraging expert
ences. The Greeley episode would have
swamped any ordinary organization But
four years later the party made its
strongest nomination in thirty years. Mr..
Tilden did not reach the goal. but INTEL
lectually was his party's foremost living
representative. Three such defeats run
ming as those of 1896. 1900 and 1904
would have put an average party out of
business; but here is the democratic party,
with a twice beaten man at its head, put
ting up q vigorous battle.
The republicans, with all their fine man.
agement and notable successes, have had
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public to believe him he must give par
ticulars. Mr.. Watterson was not born
yesterday. He has had long and nota-
BILE political career-was a national demo-
cratic leader. indeed. when Mr.. Corners
was a husky younsster fighting his way
TO wealth and notice with his bare fists
among the longshoremen on the docks at
Buffalo.
There are men who think MIR. Waiter
son blundered when he gave his hand to
MIR. Bryan. After his long period of ter
rife opposition. they wondered at seeing
him Journey to Lincoln and pledge his
support Internationally to the Nebras-
kan, and then undertake supervision OF
the press work of the campaign. The
radical change of front showed just a
little more philosophy than had been as
socated with the popular appralsement
of very aggressive man.
But that, we may be sure, was not III
Mr.. Corners mind. He must have been
as all other Supporters of Mr.. Bryan were,
delighted to see Mr.. Watterson in camp
stripped for the fray. His reference was
TO something else, and he owes 1t to MI
Watterson, himself. and the country, to
give the basis of his allegation. The &C
cused is entitled to the details of the in
dictment
There seems a sort of reproach, too, In
the statement made at democratic head
quarters that Mr.. Watterson has not been
in New York for month. Well, what
was to keep him in town? lie had or
ganized his press bureau and set 1t to
work, and had his own newspaper to con-
slider. The Courier-Journal is the leading
democratic organ of Kentucky, and Ken
lucky is a doubtful state. He is worse
than heather who fails to provide for
his own. Mr.. Watterson wants to see
Kentucky in the Bryan column, and is
working with might and main to land
her there. That should be a sufficient eX-
PLANTATION of his presence at home.
AS TO how much he enjoyed his stay in
New York is to be determined by the
company he had to keep there. Ordinarily
'Fngy Corners and Charles +. Murphy
are about the last men Mr.. Watterson
would care to confer with. But duty is
duty, and he probably stood their com
pany as long as he could. And his reward
is to be advertised practically as a gutter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24
Corners Attacks Watterson.

The New York story which The Star
on Saturday copied from the Louisville
Courier Journal to the effect that lead
ing turfmen and bookmakerS of the EN-
pire state are raising half million dol
lars to aid the Chanler campaign, upon
the assurance that Mr.. Chanler IL elected
will favor race track interests, has been
reproduced in New York newspapers, and
has raised a stir. 1t was stated that the
money was to be turned over to Chairman
Corners for judicious investment The
New York Sun called the attention OF
Mr. Corners to the matter, and quotes
him as follows:
so this come out in the Courier-Jour-
nal did it?' he commented. Well you
can deny II IL Ii come out In the Bible
We amt got a four-cent piece from all
the gamblers or the race track men in
the state, and you can say SO from me.
Here's two gentlemen now can tell you
the same How about that. MIR. Har-
rison?' Francis Burton Harrison, chair
man Of the executive committee, said II
wasn't so. and Frank NJ. Patterson, secre-
tary of the committee, said ditto.
Its funny said Mr.. Corners,
thoughtfully. what people will do in poll
tics nowadays.
TT was suggested to Mr. Corners that
in view of Col Henry Watterson's post
on the democratic national press commit
tee the dispatch in his paper had an
added significance.
We'll, this amt the first blunder he
made in this campaign retorted Mr..
Corners, holly.
/ ..At the democratic national headquar-
tiers IL was said that Mr.. Watterson was
in Louisville and hadn't been around
here for q month"
Not the first blunder Mr.. Watterson
has made in this campaign? What does
Mr.. Corners mean? II he expects the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24
The Cabinet.

The members of the cabinet will be well
and properly employed on the stump.
In the first place the administration 8
record is under fire, and they helped
make 1t. II any part of it at this day
needs explaining they are thoroughly
prepared for the work. In the second
place Judge Taft only few months ago
was one of them. Naturally they want
him TO win. and are anxious to serve
him. The published itineraries have been
well arranged. Mr.. Root in both Ohio
and New York should be worth much to
his party. He speaks with the prestige
of great success in office. and as one OF
the recognized leaders of the American
bar No mans Words are of greater
weight with thoughtful voters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24
Japan and America.
From the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
AS the matter stands, the experience of
the two nations distinctly is that the
ties which bind us. the real and lasting
interests we have in maintaining those
ties, have been made clearer and firmer.
The welcome Of Japan to our fleet, it's
officers and men is but the proclamation
and demonstration Of this momentous
fact.
What it teaches to us and to the whole
world is that the deep foundations on
which our friendship with Japan has
been built and on which it rests now
are beyond the reach Of the disturb
anceS that have arisen or are at all
likely in the future. These foundations
are largely material. In no community
in the world could such demonstrations
as have been made in Toxic be arranged
to order without the sincere sentiment
of the public back of them They were
guided and regulated in necessary de-
gree by officials, and that fact in itself
is good to know. But they sprang from
the enforced impulse of the people, and
that fact is still better.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24
Lawlessness in the Country.

The lawless element has come TO the
front In public affairs astonishinGly In
the past few years. and gone so far It
is injuring even those il would benefit.
Take the case of the Kentucky night
riders. There is much to commend In
the purpose and the plans of the tobacco
planters in organizing for a living price
for their crops. They had undoubtedly
been oppressed by the tobacco trust. and
were justified In taking steps to protect
themselves. But no sooner were their
plans put in operation than the lawless
spirits in the organization, or men SYM
pathizng with it, banded together under
a secret oath, and added murder and ar
son to the program. Those miscreants
began shooting up peaceful country
reighborhoodS and spreading abroad
species of anarchy. They have brought
a legitimate movement into deep dis
credit, and heartened the tobacco trust
as to the ultimate outcome. Indeed, the
heaviest injury inflicted has been on the
planters and on law and order in the
state.
Take the case of retailing liquors. The
saloon business at best is questionable
But there are in every city we'll con-
Quoted saloons, where neither drunken
men, nor women. nor minors are served,
and where the laws regulating the traffic
are faithfully obeyed. But the lawless
saloons have been multiplying at such a
rate and prospecting so much they threaten
to represent the whole business in
the eyes of the public. They are in pol
itics and boast of their power. They
make and unmake mayors of cities, and
in two states in this campaign. Ohio and
Indiana they are aspiring to control the
Sovernorship and the legislature. The
result is the growth of sentiment in ia
vor of prohibition or local option and the
wiping out of all saloons, good and bad
alike.
Take the case of horse racing The
sport was once in the hands of men of
character, and was popular. Wagers
were laid, but gambling was not the
object of the meetings. The breed of
horses was much in aim, and notable
results in that line were accomplished.
But the professional gamblers appeared,
and of late years have ruled the roost.
Racing in large part is no longer a
gentleman's but a gamblers game. The
bookmakers are interested in many of
the f1eetest horses, and the sport is of.
Dy ana II mas Deen SO lOWeTeu
under their influence that the moral sense
of the country has turned against 1T.
All sorts of decentralization follow in it's
train, and legislation from New York to
Louisiana, leveled against the vicious
features of the business has been enact
ed, and Is being enforced in obedience to
expressions of the best public sentiment.
Lawlessness in the end always defeats
itself. 1t may flourish for awhile, but
it carries within itself the seeds Of it's
own undoing. 1t is the most dangerous
and undesirable of all allies. 1t is the
pitch which nobody who would avoid de-
Element can afford to touch. The night
rider, the law-defying barkeeper and the
shady bookmaker are all the enemies of
law and order, and sources of injury where
their professed object is help to their
reputable associates. They spell ruin
right and left.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24
The Important Feature.

Wheneer man gets up before q crowd
to make speech
You're bound to feel little apprehen-
sive
That the store Of information which he
holds in ready reach
Will prove a bit abstruse and too ex-
tensive
But if he knows his business, there is
sure to come pause
In discussions of the nations future
glory;
You get all ready to help out the laugh
ter and applause
When he says, And that reminds me OF
a story
What sweet relief it brings US from the
cares that have beset
The destinies Of our great population!
The humor may be pallid; but it helps US
to forget
That we are In parlous situation.
Perchance you recognize the little yarn
when he starts out,
But, though it be a classic stanch and
hoary,
1 wish we could persuade him to leave
facts and figures out
And simply go ahead and tell the story
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24
Shall the Democratic Party Die?
From the New York World

The republicans seek only to defeat the
democratic party, but Mr.. Hearst, Mr.
Watson and Mr.. Debs are seeking to de-
stroy it. The ambition of each of them is
to build upon the ruins of the democracy
a new party. In consequence these three
former supporters and warm adherents of
Mr.. Bryan are now his most implacable
enemies. They assail him more vigorously
and vindictively than does any republican
leader. They attack the democratic party
far more fiercely and unscrupulously than
does Mr.. Roosevelt or Mr.. Taft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24
Beautiful
L able Linens
Our Own Direct
Importation.

@c1@1 Z have always aimed
II HI to carry complete
NMk and unusual collec-
ton of Table Lin
ems whose merit could easily be
recognized by users OF fine linens.
Here you will find
Exclusive Designs,
Unlimited Variety,
Unusual Sizes.
All the linen-producing coun-
tries contributed to the present
magnificent display
Ireland, Scotland,
Belgium, Germany,
Austria, France.
There are Table Cloths for
round, square and oblong tables,
with Napkins to match.
Lace-trimmed Doilies, Center
pieces and Scarfs.
Hand embroidered d oilies,
Centerpieces, Scarfs, Tea Cloths
and Pillow Shams.
Hand : embroidered Luncheon
Sets and Bedspreads.
Monday we shall make spe-
cial display of new importation
of the celebrated
French Damask Table
Cloths and Napkins.
which are especially adapted for
the new round tables now in
vogue. The designs are very ar
tistic, including Marie Antoinette,
Vatican, Pompadour, Mercedes,
Stanislas, Rose Duchette, etc.
Sizes of cloths are 2I4x24 yds.,
2Hx2H yds., 2Ax2A yds.
Napkins to match in full dim
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Also Scotch Damask Pattern Cloths. 2ls
yards long, good weight and neat de-
signs.
$3.50 each.
22-inch Napkins to match, $500 dozen.
Scotch Damask Table Cloths. full
bleached; good assortment of designs, in
GLIDING chrysanthemum. pansy, sham
rock flags, etc. 10-4x1O-4 size.
$500 each. Value, $500.
71-inch Extra Heavy Irish Damask:
splendid value.
$I.oo the yard.
Hemstitched Irish Huck Towels. full
bleached: very absorbent. 24xiO-inch size.
35c each; $500 the dozen.
Hemstitched Irish Linen Pillow Cases;
fine quality: 221ax36-inch size.
$I.S5 a pair. Value, $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24

The Argentine republic should have
hearty thanks for it's gift of humpless
camels to the Zoo. Army officers who
have survived the horseback tests might
be detailed to try them out and make
reports as to the relative advantages
of the humpless camel as compared with
the ordinary variety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24

The Japanese will never understand the
popularity of that gleeful opera THE
Mikado.' But by this time they have
doubtless awakened to the charms of
He's a jolly Good Fellow Hot Time
in the Old Town." and other occidental
fayorites.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24
Persistent Cheerfulness.
am The philadelphia Ledger

There is no habit better worth cultivat-
ing than the habit of persistent cheerful
ness The trend OF modern medicine is to
prevent diseases quite as much as to cure
them, and for many of the ills that flesh
is heir to there is no preventive SO effica-
cous as laugh. Good health usually
travels hand in hand with a keen sense Of
humor as it's boon companion Conversely
dyspepsia and melancholia generally seem
to move in each others lugubrious society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24

fgIn order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters TO THE
STAR should not be addressed to any
individual connected with the ONCE, bus
simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial
or Business Department, according TO
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24
Consistent Idea1ism

ideals?''
absolutely. Having once decided that
he would make a good President he has
never changed his mind"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Not a Reassurinp Phase.

IAN official of the government should
regard himself as a servant of the peo-
pie
Il don't know about that answered
Miss Cayenne. Have you ever observed
how naughty and dictatorial some serv-
ants become?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24

Others may call Senator Elkins "cheva-
lier de Annunciade." But it is doubtful
whether he will ever learn to say it with
out laughing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24

George Bernard Shaw denounces nearly
every thing that has been written by
others than himself. G.. Bernard claims
to be a socialist, but is at heart a mo-
nopoliSt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24
He Would Come Back.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
The Mexican government has decided
that any citizen Of the United States en-
tering Mexico to earn his bread by man.
ual labor is an immigrant. Also he is
q chump.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24

Mrs. Howard Goulds lacerated affec-
lions are sufficiently under control to
prevent her tears from interfering with
the collection of alimony
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24
Peril.

yes" said the mild hammered man; 50
have been where the bullets fell thickest
"A war veteran?"
NO Guide in the Maine woods
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24
A Misunderstood Man.

Think of the extravaganza of that New
York broker who gave an automobile to
an actress
Gave away an automobile" rejoined
Mr.. Chuggins, thoughtfully. THAT wasn't
extravaganza. That was economy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24
CAMPAIGN Resources

Although the corporations rich
Refuse to back our candidate,
We have a wealth of language which
To some extent should compensate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24

Richard Cookers campaign gift of $1,000
Is no guarantee that Tammany will not
exchange Taft ballots for Chanler votes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24

A few years ago the railways would not
have believed 1t possible to conduct all
this campaigning without free transpor-
fatiOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24

Oklahoma will no doubt be inclined to
protest against any. disposition the
part of Gov Haskell to fritter away his
time on libel suits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24

A campaign with limited funds can be
made even more interesting to the on
locker than one which Is heavily capital
lied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24

Having had eminent success with one
landslide. Mr.. Roosevelt is probably not
afraid of another.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24

A great many Cleveland people could
not avoid feeling suspicious of bargain
counter street car rates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24

Cool autumnal weather cannot reason
ably be expected until after a week from
next Tuesday, when the campaign ora
lions cease.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24
easure in Announcing That Our Most Rec
Selections and Direct Irmp0rtati0ms
For the Autumn and Winter Season of 100000


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Fashions Dress
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to the CALL have sighted staples
this sell
imported fashions novelties we'll the the lowest
anything
beterng broadening of buying plans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24
Playing.

From the Baltimore Sun.
Playing golf to music by the band Is
Washingtons long stroke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24
Scalloped LinenDoilies,
ScarfS. Table Cloths,
Tea Cloths and Towels
i'm large assortment.

Doilfes.
6x6-inch, SC each, Coo dozen.
oxo-inch, Ioc each. SI.2o dozen.
I2xI2-inch, I5c each, SI.75 dozen.
Tray Cloths.
6xo-inch, Ioc each.
7xII-inch, I5c each.
I2xIS-inch, 25c each.
Scarfs.
ISx36-inch, soc each.
18x54-inch, 75c each.
I8x72-inch, $I.oo each.
Tea Cloths.
x3o-inch, SI.oo each.
45x45-inch, SI.25 each.
Asbestos Table Mats.
We are showing large assort-
ment of these mats, in sizes rang
ing from s inches to 90 inches
round-for full-size tables.
48inch, $500 each.
54-inch; $4.25 each.
6o-inch, SAYS each.
Second floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24

THE STAB has a regular and perma-
nent Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation OF the
other Washington dailies. Az News
ana Advertising Medium It has no
competitor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-25

and the intimate friends of the young people The Rev. W. A. Taliaferro per formed the ceremony. Among the out-of town guests at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Miles of Montgomery MT. and Mrs John Crowley of Mobile, MT. and Mrs. Queen B. Edwards of Tuskegee, Miss Alice Lott of Columbus, Ga, pr W. A. Sellers of Montgomery, MT. Arthur Rushton and MT. w. V. Bell of Banner.
 The many friends of Dr. J. s. Will Hanson will be pleased to learn that he is now resting easily. He has been quite ill
 The many friends and the pupils of Mrs. c. J. Severin, who has been seriously Ill at her home in Fairview, will be pleased to know that she is rapidly recovering and will be able to resume her vocal class again in a short time
 On Wednesday evening October 21 at :3O o'clock the very pretty wedding of Miss Annie M Oliver and MT. Allen T. Nor ton took pjace at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. Lucy U. Oliver, 2729 Thirty-1fth avenue, North Birmingham. Rev. Frank Brandon of Mt Vernon church officiating. The bride was pretti- ly attred in white and carried a large bouquet or Wnlte carHatlOnS. 'Ine out or town guests were Dallas Morton Charles w. Reid and Thomas Staries of Lehigh, Ala. The other guests were MT. and Mrs. J. B. Cole, MT. and Mrs. G. w. Dodson. Mir. and Mrs. F. H. McDuff, MT. and Mrs. w. L. Yielding, MT and Mrs. H N. Brannan MT. and Mrs? R. J. Strickland, Miss Hazel Strickland MT. Hall Strickland, MT Goodlette Dodson, Mrs. c. B. Whitaker, Miss Anna M. Deane Miss Jennie Milton Call, Misses Laura and Julia King, Mrs. Veola Aber- nathy, Miss Erin Miers, MT. J. M. Oliver, MT. L. M. Yielding, Mr. Jeff Yielding, Dr. E. c, Yielding, the Misses Josie, Gussie, Erin, Jennie, Bettie1ou and Ethil Yielding, Misses Bulah and Tommie Johnson, MT. W. o. Burns, MT. H. H. Williams and MT. Henry Wood Cole.
 After the ceremony the guests retired to the dining room where a delightful lunch con was served. The house decoration were very pretty and formed a harmoni- ous effect, each room having it's distinct color arrangement, set off with profusion of lighted candles.
 The young couple were the recipients of many handsome presents. They will make their home at Cliff, Ala, where MT Morton is employed as bookkeeper.
 The Novelist club of Fountain Heights was entertained on last Thursday by Mrs G. A. Gibson at her home on Eleventh street. The meeting was an exceedinly pleasant one, the club having as a guest