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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07
The Attack on Prince Sum.

Il is fortunate that the would-be assas-
sin OF Prince Suun, the uncle of the En-
peror Of China. who has been recently on
tour through this country, failed to &C
complish his purpose In Oakland yester-
day just before the royal visitor reached
his steamer on his way home. 1t would
appear that only through the vigilance
Of those who escorted the prince was the
effort to kill him frustrated. Fong lost his
first opportunity to fire when the prince
stood exposed, and ahen when his vic
tim was surrounded by others he with
singular consideration withheld his fire
lest he wound some innocent person
He freely confesses his intention to STAY
the prince, and makes the gruesome pre-
diction that what he has now failed to do
will be eventually accomplished by some
one else. His confession is lacking in de-
tails that might prove Illuminating and
lead to q better understanding of the rea-
son why the death of Prince Sum is de-
sired. by the reform party in China.
Political assassination has not been much
practiced in the celestial empire. The
killing of Prince Sum on these shores
and the United States must have felt in
that event to certain degree account
able. despite the fact that the would be
assassin is Chinaman intent upon
wreaking vengeance for supposed wrongs
inflicted upon his people. This man, it is
important to note, is actually a native of
America, having been born in this coun-
Try of Chinese parents. This case recalls
the assassination in San Francisco of
Mr.. Stevens, adviser of the Japanese
government, by a fanatical Korean who
regarded his victim as one of those re-
sponsible for the extension of japanese
power over the hermit kingdom
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07

gone until the last of October. That
seemed to take him out of all campaign
calculations. Matters were left in Gen.
Brayton's hands, and no uneasiness was
felt as to the complexion of the next
legislature. But with the head of the
machine in his grave and Mr. Aldrich in
Europe the aspect Of things changed, ana
the need of directing hand was felt.
So far as known. the intention of Mr.
Aldrich to retire from the Senate next
March still stands. Many of his frfenos
would be glad to have him reconsider IL.
With the tariff question still open ana
the currency question just opening, MS
party. they think, will need him as much
after March as it has ever needed MN.
He is recognized authority on both
questions, and holds place in the Sen
ate Of the first Importance with respect
to them.
But even should he adhere to his .inten-
ton, Mr.. Aldrich, we may all be sure.
wants a republican legislature. He wants
Rhode Island in the Senate to continue
to cast her two votes for protection. she
has done so for many years-siX tunes
during his own presence in the chamber
and her interest in that policy is greater
now than at any previous period in her
history.
Three men were of marked influence
while the Payne bill was passing through
the Senate. One of them-Mr. Hale-Will
give place to a democrat. Another-Mr
Lodges fighting an opposition stronger
than he has hitherto encountered He
may be beaten. And should Mr.. Aldrich
also be succeeded by democrat protec-
ton would undoubtedly be seriously
weakened in what has been considered
its greatest stronghold. The next tariff
battle in that body would be fought
under radically new conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07
Massachusetts,.

Although seldom successful at the polls,
the Massachusetts, democrats always take
their politics seriously. Their conven-
lions, city. county. district and state,
are often the scenes of real strife. As
they are not a gun-toting people. they
resort when in heat to their fists, and
use them in the true style of the art
Yesterdays state convention was of the
regulation order. If ii was little livelier
than usual; If more than the usual
amount of "claret' flowed; if a make
believe gubernatoral nomination was
finally necessary to save human life, we
may ascribe it all to the high hope that
beats this year in the Bay state demo-
cratic breast There seems to be some
thing to fight for: and delegates fought
in good old Yankee fashion. The chair
mans gavel was powerless, even when
supported by police nightsticks.
Mr.. Foss led, but could not land. Mr..
Valley was close second, and COM
promise man for a temporary purpose
was named. \ special committee is IL
do what the convention failed to do
name a candidate to be voted for at the
polls.
To outsiders Mr.. Foss seemed to be the
an issue, if not the issue, and on that
issue only last winter that gentleman, in
a congressional race, won a remarkable
victory. He secured majority of some
five thousand in district ordinarily re-
publican by from ten to fifteen thou
sand. That would have given him as
candidate for governor great prestige.
But as Mr.. Valley had made sacrifices
for the party at time when no reward
was possible, he pressed for recognition
now that a reward appeared to him
plainly on the cards.
The committee appointed must act at
once. Much depends on the selection it
makes. Although he will be handicapped
by the manner of his appearance in the
field, the candidate, if of the right kind,
should give the opposition a run for its
money. The republicans last year had
only small majority.
In contrast with the democratic meet
ing, that of the republicans was quiet
and orderly. Candidates were named and
a platform adopted under the direction
of leaders well agreed in the main among
themselves. They are not unaware, how
ever, of the situation in the state and
throughout the country. and that there
is a fight on everywhere of goodly pro-
portions and strenuous character. They
must do their best even in territory
where for many years they have had but
20 lift their finger to command success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07
Hearst and His League,

After the smoke of the campaign in
New York has blown away it will be in
tereSting to ascertain just why Mr..
Hearst chose to name the date for
the Independence League convention to
nominate a state ticket day in advance
of his arrival in this country from
Europe. At first glance it seemed as
though it We're, the Hearst play to give
the independence League at least the
appearance of a full swing a real
party, a truly Embossed Independent or
ganization representative of an actual
public sentiment, with no connection
whatever with anybodys private pocket
book. Judging from immediate results
that was the, Hearst program, for the
Independence League in formal conven-
ton proceeded to place state ticket
in the field headed by a compare lively
unknown man of supposed purity of
principles, with the father, founder,
financier and patron of the league it
self as running mate. If anything could
look like independence and freedom
from bossism this certainly had that
appearance. But scarcely was the ink
dry on the sheets that told in large head
lines of the rejection by the Independ
ence League of the republican indorse-
ment plan, which some observers believe
to be the Hearst method of fighting Tam
many, when word came, doubtless by
wireless from the belated Mr.. Hearst,
held back from port by adverse winds.
that the placing of an Independent ticket
In the field was displeasing to the source
of supply. Now the erstwhile independent
Independence Leaguers are. all at sea,
even more SO than their patron. They
fully expect that as soon as the head
of the party-far be it from any one to
suggest that he is boss-lands he will
order the resignation of Candidate Hoop
err from the ticket, perhaps the with
drawal of the entire ticket itself, to be
followed by an Endorsement of the re-
publican slate. If this is done men,
cries of the manner in which Mr..
Hearsts newspaper reported the proceed
ings of the Independence League conven-
ton, ds a Simon pure Embossed gath
ering of the peoples representatives. are
certain to be revived. The spectacle of
the Independence League switching thus
suddenly from it's straight cour sc of free
dom from it's trammels of old line party
organization to play politics as make
weight in behalf of the often denounced
party of plutocracy will add one more
interesting item to the already replete
collection in the American Museum of
Political Curiosities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07
The Dissatisfied.

He's jes' dissatisfied kind Of a man.
When he wore his light clothing an car
ried fan
He said, Goodness gracious.
It's something audacious,
This weather a-stayin as hot as it can.
This life amt worth lvin' when every day
Makes you feel that you're rapidly meltin
away
And then, when a wave that was cooler
turned out,
Says he, We'll be freezin', there isn't a
doubt.
The cost of our fuel
Is certainly cruel.
There's nothin' at all to be happy about
His talk always finishes where it began.
He's jes' dissatisfied kind of a man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07
The Issue at West Point.
From Harper's Weekly

One of the uncomfortable things in
army life is to be under orders of a
superior officer who is for one reason or
another not agreeable to serve under.
There are bound to be many such officers.
men of inferior talent or competence, OF
Objectionable manners, or lacking in
grace, tact, fairness or consideration, and
yet of sufficient ability and good enough
department to hold their rank. To learn
to serve faithfully under such officers is
one of the necessary accomplishments OF
soldier and it should be learned along
with other soldierly duties at West Point
So whether the dissatisfaction Of the ca
diets with one of the officers at the Mill
tary Academy is well founded or not
makes no great difference. If they DOM
like the man, and for good reasons, they
should still learn to control their senti-
ments and accept him as superior Of
ficer. That is one of the lessons they
are at West Point to learn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07
The Real Taft.
ON the New York Times.

From The New York Times.
President Taft's letter accepting Justice
Moody's resignation is perhaps one of
the most intimate official documents ever
written, or at least published cotempo-
raneOusly. 1t is such personal com
munication as Americans would like to
have written to one of their servants re-
firing with his life hopes broken. And it
is such a sef-revelation as indicates to
Americans the sort of President they
have. President Taft's expressions con-
corning the courts and the judiciary are
characteristic of his habit of mind. He
has pointed out with precision some weak
nesses i'm our manner of administering
justice. but no one has surpassed his just
uttered confidence in the judiciary and
the courts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07
The Exiled Bucket.


From the Lowell Courier Citizen
1t can't be possible that this new law
affecting drinking cups and other recep-
tacles really aboishes the "old oaken
bucket! 1t is true. of course, that in
several towns of the state the we'll and
its bucket are still in public use, and a
man with an inordinate thirst prefers
the bucket to the tin cup that generally
accompanies it. But for sentiments sake
somebody should have been shrewd
enough when the law was enacted to
exemp, the wellswecp from the clutches
of scientific progress Hail to the disap p
pearance of the public drinking cup, but
"weeps'' for the eXiled oak bucket!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07
Mr.. Aldrich and the Campaign.

Mr.. Aldrich is returning from his visit
abroad, and will reach home early next
week. This will give him little the rise
Of three weeks for campaigning purposes
IL he chooses to put in the time that way
He Is not a spelibinder; but the Rhode
Island electorate Is never swayed nv
speilbinders. Discussion is of course in
dulged In. but II is never of the Wild
eyed. peffervid character sober form
Of statement is preferred. supported by
organization and hustiing methods for
getting voters to the polls. Mr. Aldrich
knows his people, and il he takes charge
upon his arrival the result should show
on election day.
Gen. Brayton's death may have hur-
ried the senator's movements. When he
left IL was announced that he would be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07
Tennessee.

The democrats of Tennessee have nut
their best foot foremost. Senator Taylor
is easily the strongest man i'm their ranks
both i'm speaking power and personal
popularity. If the situation produced by
Gov. Patterson can be redeemed he
should be able to do it. 1t may help the
too, to have both senatorships
in the scale. Their ambitious men will
work the harder for having their eyes
fixed on two such desirable prizes. For
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Political Crouch.

What ticket are you going to vote
this fall?" asked the man who was driv-
ing an empty hay wagon.
81 dunno. replied Farmer Corntossel.
Its gittin' harder every year to organize
a party that doesn't contain somebody
that disapprove off,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07

0In order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence letters to THE STAR
should rot be addressed to any individual con-
aeeted with the ONCE, but simply to THE STAR,
to tho Editorial Business Department,
according ia, tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07
A Nightmare.

Il dreamed that 1 had a million dollars
last night
Were you happy
mo. l thought the bank where l got
it had short-changed me, and l was
obliged to count it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07
A Terrible Choice.

"What's dilemma" asked one small
boy.
Well" replied the other, Its some
thing like this: If your father says he'll
punish you if you don't let your mother
cut your hair, that's dilemma"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07

A year ago the world was celebrating
DIR. Cook as the dscoverer of the north
pole. This circumstance affords another
example of the great changes in public
opinion that are possible in this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07

A falling off in the demand for cam
paign orators has been noted in some
parts of the country. Voters may yet
become SO confident as TO expect a can
didate TO listen while they impart their
views.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07
A Method.

The man who most applause receives
No novel line of thought invents.
He finds out what the crowd believes
And says, Those are my sentiments!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07

Col. Roosevelt stopped in Washington
last night for five minutes on his way
south, and the drought that has pre-
vailed here for several weeks was imme-
diately broken by a refreshing rain
Thanks, colonel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07

Mayor Gaynor resents the indiscrim-
mate aspersions on New York But his
decision to stay at his present post in
dicates an impression that it will bear
watching.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07
A Demoralized Bird.

''You must excuse the profanity of my
parrot said the playwright.
"How did it get that voca bulary?'
: TT overheard us rehearsing the dialogue
of my latest problem drama
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07
Always Her Fault.

From the Baltimore Sun
The fall of the throne of Portugal fur
nshes another opportunity to blame
things on a woman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07

Gales and heavy seas beset the ship
on which w, Il. Hearst was a passenger.
The training may help to put him III
form for his campaign activities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07
History as a Repeater.

From the Chicago Post.
In the year 1873 John A. Dix was
elected Governor of New York. Are the
New York democrats banking on the
proneness of history to he repeater?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07

The Chinese are becoming so civilized
that they will soon stop pinching the
feet of their girls and tie them around
the ankles with hobble skirts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07

The democrats who resent Tammany
may be able to do something to modify
the feelings Of the republicans who dis
like Mr. Roosevelt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07

1t was remarkable that Washington
should have seemed so quiet during the
few minutes that Mr.. Roosevelt passed
in the railway station
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07

II Mr.. Taylor is elected governor his seat
in the Senate as well as that Of Mr..
Frazier will be filled by the next legis-
lature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07

Conditions in some states seem easy
for the amateurs that the professional
campaign prophets are more or less dis
coura ged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07
Old, But Not Useless,

From the Providence Tribune.
Before the country takes up with the
new nationalism 1t might be well to give
the old nationalism an honest trial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07

Events prove that tile independence
League is at least large enough to bring
new names into its various lists of can
didates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07

In spite of distinguished protest the
bands are still playing Dixie. to large
and appreciative audiences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07

The frankness with which he gave him
self away may make Crippen feel en-
titled to "a share in the reward for his
capture
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07

The decision that a Reno divorce is not
valid in all communities, will cause more
tears than the result of the prize fight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07

1t has been fully demonstrated that
foot ball player is much safer than
driver in an automobile race.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07

There is theory among various states
men that insurgency. though acute. is not
incurable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07
And at West Point.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Hazing at Annapolis Is about to be
stopped forever again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07
Ohio Politics.


From the Toledo Blade.
Sometimes it seems like shame TO
spoil a beautiful month like October with
politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-07

Heavy National Link
Spring like this illustration,
with all-iron frame, fifty
eight heavy coiled helical
springs and bronzed finish.
All sizes.
The Detroit times., 1910-10-19

M days come when the kidneys
0Ick. A bad back makes you mis-
~ All the time.
Zen awake tired. lame and sore
- = task TO get dressed. IL hurts
10 10 bend over. II 10 agony 10
Iu1Gnten up again.
y Al day the dull. throbbing ache
ooDe up. varied with stabs or pierre
~ pain when you twist OF turn
G)yllng dizzy spells. specks ana
|@Dceo dancing before the eyes. miser-
1bIe headaches and dead-tired OF
Aneuld feeling.
You have no appetite for meals
can't work. can't rest, and are annoy
q with too frequent urination, and
burning scalding pain in making pas
Gogee.
AZ night the sufferer retires. hop
E}ng Tor sleep that either does not
>c0mo. or II troubled and ftful. Sew
.ornl times during the night you awake
with desire to urinate.
No wonder that so many people who
lave bad backs get respondent and
'norvous They too often do not know
that Il r. sick kidneys that cause 1t
al
There is prompt relief In using
'Doan's Kidney pills. A few doses
The Detroit times., 1910-10-19

Who was the original advocate OF
the conservation OF our natural re-
sources; No. II wasn't Pincnot, or at
least Gen. Noble. secretary OF the in
terror under President Benz, Harri
son. says IL wasn't. The veteran ex
cabinet Officer claims the credit of a
pioneer In the noble (no play upon
the word intended) work OF saving
our natural resources.
While Gen. Noble was on the jot
20 years ago congress passed a law
allowing the president TO withdraw
public lands for forest reservation
Under his supervision. Yellowstone
park was created. the great trees o.
California were reserved, and large
tracts in Colorado, California, Ari
IONA. New Mexico. Oregon and Wash
ington were set aside.
Gen. Noble will celebrate his sew
eniy-ninth birthday Oct. 90. Since
his retirement from the interior de
partment he has devoted himself u
his law practice in St Louis.
The Detroit times., 1910-10-19

dolly. Just take a bite out OF my
ankle and 1t will make your we'll.
Now, perhaps that seems like a very
strange kind of medicine, but IL you
will remember how many times you
have bumped yourself and have had
the pain all taken away by eating a
piece OF candy am sure you will see
whit wise dolly Sugar-dolly was.
So China-dolly took a sugar-bite out
Of sisters ankle. and sure enough, her
own grey quite strong again.
China-dol.y hadn't much more than
I'm going down cellar
"Uh, uhl" said Wax-dolly, you'll
get spanking IL you do"
II wouldn't" said Sugardolly. NAM
ma-girl is afraid Well fall of the
steps"
But Wooden-dolly went down and
fell over the side OF the steps and
splintered Lis arm.
low. owl" he Aowled.
He! hel serves you right" said
Wax-dolly.
That's what you get for laughing
at me when / broke myself" said
China-dolly.
But Sugar-dolly Aid: "Oh. poor lit
tie wooden brother" and helped him
upstairs.
My arm is bent al the elbow"
bawled Wooden-dolly.
Never mind; take a bite OF my arm
and make II well" said Sugar-dolly.
And sure enough, single bite made
Wooden-dolly's arm quite still again,
as wooden-dolly ought TO be.
"Oh. dear. I'm getting hungry. I'm
going TO make some fudge announced
Wax-dolly
But would Mamma-girl like US to
light the gas stove?" asked Sugar
dolly
| Don't know and don't care" said
Wax-dolly. blinking her eyes. Here
i goes for fudge"
But, alas, in bending over TO Ugh,
the gas. her beautiful hair caught fire
"Oh, she'll melt" screamed Sugar
dolly. in alarm, and running to her