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The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-27

~ IL the miracle should happen of a permanent establishment of constitutional
government in Turkey. with at tuhr sovereign, and the parliament thu real
governing power what will the effect be pom III rest Of Europe? The Ameri-
can revolution, by isr reflex acron, Produced the Frenchr revolution n n final
destruction of the feudal system in Europe. All constitutional government In
Europe grew out of the American Declaration of Independence. That nstru-
sfnent converted England into a democratic monarchy. Until a few months ao
when the Young turk movements stonished the civilized world Turkey was
regarded as nwng in he twilight of the Middle Ages, without n sympathy
with modernism. When the reaction occurred the world said: 1T is
ephemera1; it is all over: there is no change in he Turk" The reaction has
passed. constitution is again triumphant n absoluhsm is under foot. The
world vas mistaken. And We. there is strong doubt Painful will be he de-
veopment of representative government in Turkey but, IL it retains its hod. il
It continues TO be Is enlightened, as liberal is wisely directed as it hs been,
Europe will ave a striking obectIesson For II the "unspeakabe Turk" cn
shake off the worst species Of absolutsm n establish a constitutional system
m the plan OF the Young Turks. why not Christian nations? Why should abso-
itsm in any form xist in Europe? The logic will be irresistible.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-27
II DEATH or HEINRICH conRreD.

Heinrich conred who has Just died at Mean,i in thu Austrian yroL won
great celebrity as a theatrical n operstc manager in New York by his re
narkable ahnts To i'm is IN the wonderful enascence of opera in New
York. which eliminates in the, mora season lately closed. during which
Two great opera houses We're crowded nightly while the principal singers en-
braced all the best talent Europe. Conried possessed all h Instincts and
much If h high culture Of the artist and he united with these qualities a
tconsummate art of management Until his health failed he was brilliantly sue
grasp III fact that the public wanted Italian and French opera as well as and
even in preference to the German, which had so Ion rued tn metropolitan
stage. EIanmerten caught the drift of popular taste, after tn Metropolitan
had yielded to it, n made his new Manhattan Opera House a financial success
Conriedre retired, broken in health to die in thu TyroI The world If operatc art
and h New York public we much to this gifted man.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-27
DOES MUNICIPAL L,on7INo PAY,

Whether the municipality has gained or lost by installing a. eectric lighting
plant at City Hall is a matter Of conjecture The audtor is dubious IN the
question, nc wants to secure data t. clear up the point An expert inyestisa.
-Nonis necessarily because of the unsysematc way in which the expense account
has been kept An experiment of this kind should have been attended b careful
calculation ofe every item of cost of maintenance AS the auditor figures it from
the expenses charged an interest n plant depreciation added, the city is pay
Ing about $1,000 a year for the plant, while the charge for private service
before the plant vas put in vas ss1U92 1t is rue that here is now unlimited
service The. employees at City Hall a waste as much light Is they please
Bat there was 10 complaint o. inadequate service under private contract, and
the privilege Of waste is of n public benefit But it is onncn experience that
the figures of economic saving by public operation Of q utility that look Sc
plausible when made are beIed by experience Whatever difference there may
be in the cost of operation is more than ofset by increased labor mpoyme
waste. more frequent repairs and other causes Tor expense.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-27
yhe Ncw RegIme IN CHINA
BY ELEANOR FRANKLIN EGAN

~ HE power of the Prince Regent of China. Tai Feng is almost, if not
quite as absolute as was that of the great Empress Dowager In a
set of law governing the regency, issued by the grand seretariati
ON December 13. 1905 appears the following: 1.-THE ordinance and ceremonies
Of the regent are of the most august character and In imperial edot should
be requested setting a time and designating officials tt make the announce
ment at the temple of ancestors. The prince regent, aho, should reverentlyl
receive his commission and seal before the sacifcial table OF the great En-
press Dowager. = The government Oft the nation. military and civil the
dismissal and appointment Of officials and their promotion d degradation are
all left to the determination and decision of the prince regent"
The power of the new Empress Dowager of China, widow Of Kuang Esu,
viii probably prove to be a negligible quantity. She sis not a. Empress Mother
and coud therefore never hope to take the place left vacant by Ter predecessor
even II she had the personal strength and mentality Of that great woman.
The only mention that has ben made of her since he death of he Emperor
was in one of the laws governing the ne gency, in which the regent is given
permission to consutw with her if he should ever have occasion to do 80 But
it is added: "Others shall not awogate this privilege IL themselves and ask
instructions of the Empress Dowager 10 shall they presume TO transmit the
same on their " authority This eTectuauy annls n iii might
have hoped to wiAda an makes of hers mere rehct living " her useless life
n the marrow confines Of the palace an awaiting her turn to take the fairy
ride ant ascend to the ar country Everybodys Magazine.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-27
MOVING DAY,

May 1 falls on Saturday of this week., which means the Sunday will be a
day of Generalization and discomfort in many households in Newark. because
Saturday is moving day. When it is practicable a family about % chsng to
another residence makes the transfer of household effects a ay or W before
the end of the month or the beginning of the next month, but a dwelling must
be vacated before it is occupied, and the movngin family must wait upon the
convenience Of the moying-out tenan The general demand for carters N he last
two day of April and tn first la Of May also rm up prices to inordnate
Figures. Moving day is the carriers harvest 1t would greatly conduce to the
comfort Of the city population if he rentais could be so divided as to enable one
hall of the population to make necessary changes OF residence on May and the
other half or October r. A number of leases are nov lated rom hat period.
gu. by far the greater number expire April 80 to make moving ay a more try.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-27
HER THANKLESS THINKS,
shopman sent

The obliging shopman sent
The cheap present she had meant
To look like something costly, as il
ought,
But she learned to her despair
That the price mark still was there.
And we really couldn't print the
things. she thought.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-27
DAYBREAK.

Low and clear through the darkness
broke
A whirring of dcwny wings
AS lark n thrush and linnet woke
TO their lyric revelings.
Drowsy bees in the hedge conferred,
Buzzing of robberies new;
Pansies chartered; the roses stirred
To battle in the early dew.
Softly the Meet-wipged breezes went
To gossip with stream and rill-
And, fam to see what waking meant.
Shy. dawn peeped over the hill.
Charlotte Becker in Harper's Weekly
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-27
CRUEL SUSPICION.

"Bliggins is a great reader. He In
variably buys a newspaper before get
ting on a street car"
II have noticed the paper" answered
Miss Cayenne. But 1 am not SO sure
he reads it. Maybe he holds it up be-
cause he's too polite to see a lady
standing.'-Washington Star.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-27
GETTING AT THE FACTS.

After he had been staked to a hearty
dinner the trammp declined to split a
few sticks of wood.
"Ef I wuz ez lazy as view air"
growled the old farmer, I'D take an
hang myself in my barn, by grass"
stop yer kiddin'," rejoined the hobo.
"Youse would do nuthin' NV tn kind"
why wouldn't I?' queried the
farmer.
Cause" answered the tramp, 'ef
youse wuz ez lazy ez ! am youse
wouldn't have nc BARI nohow.''-Chi-
Cago News.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-27
THE LESSON OF THE DAY.

George AIDE says that when a certain
college president in Indiana, a clergy
man, was addressing the students in
the chapel at the beginning of the col
lese year. he observed that it was "a
matter of congratulation to all the
friends of the college h a the year had
opened with the largest freshmen year
in it's history Then, without any
pause, the good man turned to the les
son for the day, the third Psalm, and
began to read in a voice of thunder:
Lord. how are they increased hat
trouble me- "-Lippincott's.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-27
DRINKING.vESSELS MADE OF ICE.

A factory has been established in
Holland for the manufacture of drink
ing vessels made of ice. They are COW
cred with an envelope of waxed paper.
The method of manufacture is extremely
simple; the water is put between an
outer and inner mold and placed in a
refrigerating apparatus, whence It
energies as a delicate crystal goblet
fit to receive the choicest vintage. It
is necessary to keep the vessel in a re-
frigerator until it is wanted for USE
Popular Magazine.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-27
WOULDN'T DO.

"This interview with the centenar-
ian won't do at all" said the city editor.
I. Whats the matter, Isn't it breezy
enough?'' asked the cub reporter. 49,.
ooh, it's breezy enough" replied the
C. e. But forgot to ask him TO
what he attributes his long life."-De-
troit Free Press.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-27
THE LOVE OF THE EpICURE.

HE married his cook did he?"
yes"
WAS it a love match?"
"Oh, yes. You see, ne fell in love
with her salads"
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-27
TOO SOON.

Violet-So your uncle was 90 years
old at the time of his death. Was he
of sound mind when he died?
Jack-I really can't say. The will
has not been opened yet.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-27
NO ANSWER.

Poets are born, sir" said the bard to
the editor.
Yes, | knew they weren't Matched
from ducs eggs" said the editor, hut
the question is, Why are they born?i
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-27
HIS OPINION.

Billy-How would you IKE to be a
actor, Mickey?
Mickey-It'd be q cinch in one o dem
plays where dey has a feed on de
stage every night.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-27
IN RIPPING GOOD M
A CURE.

Has you health improved of late?
Yes. I've been visiting among
strangers who did not keep talking to
about it all the time"
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-27
O EVEN SAFE.

rs it possible for a maj to love two
women at the same timer"
Possible, but not practical"
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-27
THE DAYS BEST STORY

A N Eastern college graduate applied hr work. in a Michigan lumber camn
lie was told to get busy IN ne en- of a cross-saw, the other m being in
charse of an odd experienced lunherman. AT fwt all Went well, but a
the m OF TIL second day the young mans strength began 10 wane. Suddenly
the old man stopped the sw ant spat
n ne said, nt unkmdly, "I dom nnd yer ridn on this saw but
erybodys
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-27
NOT QUITE THE SAME.

Grace-He said I looked lovely in that
gown, didn't he?
Helen-Not exactly, dear. He said
that gown looked lovely on yous
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-27
QUEER.

Whats all the excitement"
Man run down by an auto, and they
can't find anything to carry him on
Hin. With all those rubbers il
should be no trouble to find a
stretcher.'
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-27
UNDERSTOOD.

He-I cannot live without you.
She--Are you so badly in debt as
that?
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-27

1V HERE are LOO members Of the New York Stock Exchange. Tn
value o. the seats has fuctu lated with much irregulaity, b ut al
ways in exact proportion o the patronage o the speculative public
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-30
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Fl. B. Cation has returned from
pleasant visit to New jersey.
Miss AuDie Posey has returned from
a pleasant Visit to Atlantic City.
Miss Bertha May Henderson has re-
turned to her home in King George
county accompanied by hes friend, bliss
Kathryn Eaton.
Mr.. Fred. Schwab, whose foot was
crashed 10 an accident at Luna PsrS 4
few weeks ago, and who has since been
in Washington hospital, has retnrned 70
his home in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert l.. Monroe lett
Yesterday for Atlantic City, where they
will spend the next two weekss
Ms. RichsId Gibson has returned
from a pleasant visit TO WYtheville.
Mr.. Fred Schwsb, whose foot vas 60
badly injured several weeks ago while be
was working at Luna Park, and who was
taken to Emergency Hospital, Wash
inptou. where his foot was ampulateo,
rsiurued to his home 10 this city last
night. ,O, r...,,
Nessrs. James BaIlenger and Chss Thomp'
SON well. known wagon builders OF TINS Guy,
have gone to Chesapeake Beach TO spenu
few days. G.. r1. 10
in tbe city guest Of Mrs. Tanner, on north
Wssb;nofon street. Miss Brown has wltten
a nnmbeT of interesting articles describing
the cities and towns which she has visited.
Mr.. w. c. Emerson. who has recently been
i'll at home in Dsl Ray, is able to be out
AGAIN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-30
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAIL S

Northern mails, week days, close at ~ a.
m. end II 80 a. M, and 200, 80,
& is and 10 10 p. m. Open at 800 a. M,
~ 10 M, md 90 p. m. On SundaysNo rthern
mails close at 10 a. M, 2SO, and ~
m. -, -,
Southern mails via Charlottesville close a
?. 10 and 10 30 a. M, and 20, 4 80 and l0l
q. m. Open at 800 q. m. and % p. m.
Southern mails, via Richmond, close d
AZ and 10 30 a. m., and 800, 10 and 10 80
n m. Open at 8 q. M, IL m and D. m.
Manassas Division mails close at z 10 3. m.
and 8 20 D. m. Open at IL 80 and 80 p. m.
Alexandria and Round Hill mails close al
| 7 80 q. m, and 400 p. m. Open at SOOs' m.
chesapeake and Ohio mails close at 8 20 p.
N. AID 10 Is p. m. Open at 800 o. M and
Washington mails close at 10, a. m. s IS
and IL 80 q. M, and 2 90, 2 80,
is and 10 D. m. Open at 500 a. M,
70 90 N. and 5 90 p. m. and 30 p. m.
Office Hours-Open at 500 q. m, Close n
Sunday Hour-Open al 9O0s. m. Clos.
at 10 90 q. m.
Carriers Schei de Collection made on In.
side routes-6 IS and 10 10 a. m. and 90 and
2 "a No. Full route-6 Is q. m. and 30 D.
NJ. Sunday O llection u p. m. Carriers
window open Sunday 900 q. m. and clos,
1000 q. m.
Deliveries made 8OOa. m. % .. m. and
/ S 90 o. m.
| u .fnrs ouv indicsied time hoE nlosins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-30
THE TORPID WAVE.

The weather heresbouts has been de-
cjdedly reasonable during the past days.
The mercury in the Thermometer yester-
dav at times SCARED toward the lOO'
marx Toward the close Of the day
clouds appeared In the western heavens
and there was every rea'oD to supp )se
that a shower was in tTansitu W6lcn
would bring temporary relief from the
oppressiye conditions. There were short
lived refreshing breezss snd bare sus-
oicion of raiu, which brought about no
lasting change 10 the oppressive westher'
The great mass of humanity sat In yards
or on front steps and pavements plying
fans in attempts to get cool, and sntlcl'
pstine the discontinue incident to at
Iemp S to sleep on a sultry night
One person was Frustrated by neat 10
this city yesterday and five in Washing
ton-slI cOlored people.
The wind had changed to the north
west this morning, but 1T vas oy no
msans refreshing, and the mercury soon
began to climb. Toward midday con-
ditions caused apprehension to people
compelled 10 expose themselves to the
suns rays. The wind about noon had
veered to the south. AT 10 O'Clock this
morning the mercury stood at 90. 1t
continued to climb, and at noon was st
$50. There was 8 cOpious shower OF
gain between / and O'Clock this after
noon, when the mercury fell ten de-
wees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-30
WEST END NOTES.

Mrs. Peter Astryke and SOD, Ray
mond S. Astryke, have returned from a
very pleasant trip TO Glassboro, Ne"
Jersey.
Miss Bette Brown, who has been
visiting at the home Of Mr.. r. d. Oats
for the past two weeks, has returned to
her home in Twining City, ID. U.
Miss Ella Brown, who has been visit
ing her sister at Bsiley's Gross Roads,
Yesterday returned to her home No. 1908
Duke street.
The Misses Henderson, who have
been the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. I. V.
Ale, at their home in West End, left
this afternoon for their home in Phila-
delphia.
Mr.. McMauners, manager for the
contractor of the new plant being built
for the Emerson Pump Company, in
West End, is the guest of Mrs. M. v.
Ballenger st her home, No. 17lS Duke
street.
Mr.. John Fletcher whose home is
near the toll gate aud who has been
suffering from appendicitis for the past
few weeks, was yesterday taken to the
Alexandria Hospital, where he WAS
operated upon today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-30
REPAIRS NEEDED.

The east side Of Union street, north
from it's intersection with King, is 10 a
bad condition, and needa attention.
There is q hole in the vitrifed brick
pavement where the Southern and cleo
tric railway tracks cross, and as isr
north as Cameron street considerable
difficulty is experienced by teams In
passing over the square. la places the
boards alongside the tracks have warped
and now stand several inches above the
rails, and in macy places there are spaces
from three to five inches between the
crack and the woodwork, into which
wheels of vehicles run. Most OF Union
street is now covered with railroad tracks,
and the little spsce on the east side al,
Iotted to teams and pedestrians should
be kept 10 b ettef shape,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-30
ANOTHER DISAPPOINTMENT.

As an erial performance on the part
of the Wright brothers was probable
Yesterday evening, number OF Alex
sndrians and others living contiguous
to the city again went to Shooters Hill
toward the close OF the day and for the
third time waited patiently for the sp-
pearsnce of the eroplsne. About sun
down a message WAS received that the
flight had been postponed on account
of wind and rain. Later it was an
nounced that trip would be made at
sunrise this morning provided coudl-
tions we're favorable. The eroplane
however, failed to appear. The Wright
brothers met the representatives OF the
government last night, when it was de-
cided that there would be no early
morning fight, but provided conditions
v ere favorable, trip from Fort Myer
to Shooters Hill would be attempted at
the close OF today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-30
POLITICAL.

The primary for the nomination of the
democratic candidates for stsle offices
and members of the legislature is less
than a week off and the asPitants sre
beudiog every energy to secure the
plums. 10 the fight for governor there
is little doubt but that Alexandria will
give Mr.. Harry 81. George Tucker 8
nan dsome majority over Judge Mann.
In the contest for lieutenant governor 1t
lie reasonable to suppose that the vote OF
this city will be cast for citizen OF
Alexandria Who has proved faithful and
able in every trust Teposed In him
James r. Oaton. As to The other Of
6cers on the state ticket there sc ms to
be no particular interest here. 10 the
Legislative fight between Mr.. Robinson
Moncure and Mr.. J. Fred Birrell, both
gentlemen express confidence in the re-
sult. The candidates and their friends
seem determined to see that not voter
escapes their attention. As the county
has a voice in the selection of the rep
resentative. it adds another doubtful
feature to the campaign. A number Of
men versed in politics are esPouSing the
cause of Mt. Moncure and venture the
assertion that be will carry the county
by 8 large vote, while others are just as
confident that Mr.. Birrell will win.
Many bets are being made on the result
as to governor, but as to the other ofnces
there seems to be little money wagered.
This is a peculiar fight, to say the least,
men whose lives have been and are ct II
seing spent in the liquor business toll
eng 81 best they can for the success OF
the candidate who is vOnched for by the
anti. saloon league of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-30
ALEXANDRIA AND WASHING
TON HIGHWAY.

A meeting will be held tomorrow
night by TIE Travellers Protective Asso-
cietioH of this city 10 the interest OF a
Grst.ciass highway between this city and
Washington. Ga Monday night, the
Chamber of Commerce of Alexandra
will discuss the project and formulate
some line of action. Ga August II, the
big good roads rally will be held.
Ssoator Flint, Of California; Repre-
sentative @. O. CarIip, State Senator Las
sitter Of Petersburg, president Of the state
Good Roads Association, st. Julian
Wilson, stale commissioner OF highways,
J. E. Peunypacker, engineer Of the pub
lic roads Office of the Department OF Ag-
riculture and Commonwealth Attorney
Ursndsl Msckey, of Alexandria county,
will, It is expected, be among the
speakers. Several representatives oil
newspapers will also speak.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-30
Funeral

The front of the First National Bank
bnilding has been tsstefully draped in
mournisg in respect to the memory Of
its late president, Mr.. Charles R. Hoof
The funeral, as heretofore stated, will
take place tomorrow evening at O. clock
from the chapel Of the Episcopal Theo-
logical Seminary aud the interment will
be in the family lot in 81. Psul's Gene
terry. The clerks in the bank will be
the active psllbesrers and the directors,
cashier and Col. Arthur Herbert and
Mr.. |. Echberg will act as honorary
psIIbearers. The services will be con-
Quoted by Rev, Douglas HOoh, nePne~.
of the deceased, and Rev. 5. A. wal
dis, OF the Theological Seminary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-30
ROBBED ON TRAINS.

Efforts are being made to round or
an alleged band of train thieves who are
said to have committed many robberie'
on trains running between Washington
city and New Orleans during the las
two months. Recently Thomas j.
Semmes, of Wsrrenton, was robbed of a
gold watch while on a sleeping car en-
route from Washington to New Orleans
On the same night another passenger
was robbed of $147. Mrs. T. J. SemmeSi
mother of Mr.. Thomas Semmes, says thf
stolen watch wss made in Switzerland
for he. son, and is valued at several
hundred dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-30
SAVED FROM DROWNING.

In an attempt to desert from the Brit
ish steamer Azsles, which left Baltimore
Monday with coal for Vera Cruz, one
seaman was drowned and another only
escaped death through the timely arrival
of lifebosts from the Maryland, Delaware
and Virginia steamer Northumberland,
Capt. Joseph Smith, which was little
astern o fthe Azales. The Northumber-
land was on her way to this port.