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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24
The President and civil service.

The appointment of Mr. Campbell to be
assistant secretary of the interior follows
close upon that of Mr.. Hackett to be as
sistant secretary of the navy. Both are ex-
celIent appointments, and in the circun-
stances call for more than passing word
of approval.
The President In these cases has given
conspicuous evidence of his belief in the
true spirit of civil service reform. Here
We're two offices of Importance and in every
way desirable. Under the old spoils system
the President would have been advised to
I'll them strictly with regard to partisan
advantage Tho bosses would have
swarmed round him with recommendations
OF this man and that. and the party's well
fare and his own would have been the only
considerations canyassed. And the result
would probably have been the selection of
two well known party workers, with no
fitness for their posts. but able to make
some returns In the rullying OF voters in the
presidential campaign.
As 1t Ii. the two places have been filed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24

A correspondent whose letter appears to-
day offers a suggestion which the street
railroad authorities of Washington might
probably take under consideration. He
proposes, as a means of enlightening the
public as to the ramifIcations of the street
car lines, the modes of transfers, etc, that
a small folder or guide be published by
the companies. stating facts concerning
the systems which would be of service to
the stranger as well as TO the many resi-
dents who have not kept full pace with
the recent changes In the homogeneous
Such a folder or information bulletin could
be inexpensively published. and II placed
for free distribution in the hotels and at
similar public resorts would greatly facili-
tate the people in the use of the cars. The
Star has heretofore urged that the cars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24
A legislative HodEepodge.

bill was introduced in the Senate yes
terday providing for the erection of the new
municipal building on a Pennsylvania ave-
nue. site the condemnation of three otner
blocks for public building purposes. the
widening of street from 9th street to
the river and. finally. for the conduct OF
ramie cultivation experiments by the gov
eminent on the public park lands. This
massing together of schemes under the title
of a bill to provide quarters for the District
government is by no means calculated to
advance the prospects of that deserving
project The pestilent ramie job alone is
sufficient to weight 1t down. That disgrace
full project has cropped out in many forms
during the past few years. and its appear
ance now in conjunction with the municipal
building plan is a deplorable evidence OF the
generosity of Legislators. In this instance 1t
is Senator Mason who has kindly consented
to loan the prestige OF the municipal build
ing bill to the uses of the ramie scheme
promoter.
The bill now pending in the House intro
duced by Chairman Mercer. providing for a
municipal building on any one of number
of avenue sites, according to the Judgment
of commission. is the best form in which
the proposition has yet appeared All the
energies of those who seek this consumma-
ton should be directed toward its passage
1t IS comprehensive. it adopts the avenue
site principle. it antagonizes no particular
site and it is practicable in its general pro-
visions. All other attempts to formulate
this proposition are a waste of effort and
printers ink especially when absurd
schemes for the expenditure of the public
money are jumbled in with the building
plan.
The ramie grab. however. is not the only
Objectionable intrusion in this measure.
The scheme to load down the municipal
building bill with projects for the purchase
of other building sites and for the widening
of street is impracticable and unjust to
the main enterprise. The municipal build
ing item should be at all points kept distinct
from the plan to open a boulevard or ave
nue. through or alongside the Mall. The
two have really no connection with each
other. The proposition to widen B street is
evidently intended as compromise to offset
the boulevard or centennial avenue project.
Clearly the Mason bill. that hodgepodge
of unrelated enterprises cannot be seriously
considered as a feature of the campaign for
an adequate home for the District govern
ment. Strip it of the offensive ranie
scheme, divorce 1t from the piecemeal at
tempt to extend the governments store of
avenue building sites. separate 1T from the
boulevard project, and it may stand a
chance of passage as a single proposition.
1t might almost in its present condition,
however, be regarded as a move toward
blocking the way to securing any municipal
building legislation whatever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24
Satisfaction.

Oars cullud folks in Africa: dey orter move
away.
Case dey has to dig de di' mons foh de white
men. day by day;
An de white men chase each yuthuh wild de
pistol an de gun,
Till de Hottentots an Kaffirs has to dram
dab work an run.
So Is feelin' mighty thankful. an I sings
my little song.
Dat rs here in Foggy Bottom, whah de
cullud folks belong.
Dey say de Filipino ain fuIi-blood culiud
man:
But he sho'ly ain white one, so 1 guess
he's black an tan.
An he's climbin' up de palm tree, an he
dodgin' lef' an right,
An dey've got him so much worried he kin
sca'cely sleep at night.
An agin Is mighty grateful an sings II
loud an strong
Dat is here in Foggy Bottom, whah de
cuiiud folks belong.
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silk
FetticOafs.

We show a collection
of Silk Petticoats of rare
elegance. Exquisite i'm
ported novelties with the
daintiest of laces ap-
pliqued on in beautiful
designs, and others that
are ruff1ed, flounced, &C
Gordon plated, tucked
and lace trimmed. Cy-
rano, cerise, red, green,
blue and other bright
shades. We also show a
choice variety of white
and black striped effects.
Unusual values are found
in the following:
women's Tafreta Silk Petticoats.
two styles. umbrella-shape fiounce
with narrow rufIie at bottom or
with deep tiounce. lined and corded.
Women's Tareta six Petticoats.
umhrella-shape fiounce. with three
narrow ruff1os at bottom. Ea $50
Women's Taffeta silk Pettieoats,
accordion-plaited fiounce. with pink.
~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24
Congress should Take Time.

In some quarters it seems to be consid-
cred highly important that Congress should
clear OFF the table and adjourn before the
republican national convention meets. Why
50? How would adjournment aid the re-
publicans at Philadelphia either in the
writing of their platform or in the nomi-
nation of their presidential ticket? The
cor gressiOnal record, in so far as it will
enter into the national campaign, is pretty
well made up even now. or will be within a
few weeks. The republican position on all
the leading issues stands Clearly defined
The party has done some things which it
ought nos to have done. and it has left I'M
done some things which it ought to have
dCne; but, nevertheless, there IS consider
ablo health in 1t, and it will be able to
write strong appeal. based upon perform
ances, to the country for Endorsement.
What remains to be done by Congress
relates principally to appropriations and
whenever that work is hurried jobs of all
kinds thrive. Such work never should be
hurried 1t should proceed with care. And
more especially at this time. when the sup
ply bills are all moro or less showing the
increases consequent upon our enlarged
boundaries and numerous new obligations.
Why not take extra care with these bills?
:" us Ifot give 10 d OF
matters in which the country is so much in
tersted?
What does 1t signify that a few senators
and representatives arc delegates to the
convention? Philadelphia is close by Fast
trains will be numerous and visitors from
Washington will be only a few hours en-
route. There need be no Inconvenience on
that account No senator or representative
50 commissioned need neglect his duties
either at one place or the other. but can
serve his constituencies at both places
Congress has been reasonably diligent, but
in the way OF routine business much re-
mains to be done: and no part Of 1t should
be postponed or sighted because of any
feyerish desire to attend TO something else
The platform at Philadelphia can be writ
ten with Congress still in session. But sup
pose that, in hurry to finish up business
important affairs should be slurred. or bun
gled. OF. worse still, should show the traces
of jobbery. How would that affect repub-
hcan chances of success in the campaign
Certainly not favors.bly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24
A Display of Violet
Toilet Accessories.

In "F" street window
and on first floor near
main entrance, are dis
played Imported and Do
nestle Toilet Articles in
that very popular and de-
lightfully refreshing per-
fume - violet. Soaps,
Powders and, Waters; and
even Sea Salt and Am
monia tinted and scented
in the same delicate way.
We show a very COM
prehensive stock of these
toilet accessories, which
includes in part the fol-
lowing:
Borrjois Violet Scan. caka. .'Sc.
Bourjois Violet Palm Toilet Wa
YET. NSte- - Sl-VU
Bourjo!s Violet Face Powder,
BOur1ois Violet Toilet Powder,
package NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .10c
Egerie Violet Toilet Water, lot
tie &c.
Bradley's Woodland Violet Taicum
Powder, package. ..I6c.
Bradlcy's Woodland Violet Soap,
Zoe. cake: 3 cakes for. Sc.
Bradley's Violet Sea Salt hot
tie. ............ .2oc AMI Soc.
Bradiey's Woodland Violet Am
mnnia. bottle. .15c.
FIRST fiO0r
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themselves contain every possible item of

themselves contain every possible item Of
Information concerning their routes, sched-
ules, etc A transfer bulletin has indeed
been placed in most of the cars, but there
is as yet no accurate guide to the sched-
ules, and many of the cars are thus
far unmarked so as to permit an intending
passenger to take the right route to his
destination. Every car should indeed bear.
both outside and inside, a conspicuous
statement of its terminal and. as far as
possible, its route. The system of hanging
sign boards over the motormn's head.
which was started shortly after The Star
offered its original suggestions on this
line, has apparently never been completed.
for many cars. very similar in appearance.
but with different destinations. are in use
on some of the routes without the least
mark of distinction. The folder PROPOSE
ton Is an excellent one, worthy of adoption
without delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24
The Immigration Problem.


FROM the Philadelphia Public Ledger
Perhaps 1t would be better for the whole
country II its Atlantic coast We're as ssnsi-
1--WE on the subject of undesirable immi-
grants as its Pacific side. That section has
succeeded in Excluding Chinese laborers
without stopping to make distinction be-
tween those who might be desirable and
nose Who might not, and now it Is threat
enlng further agitation on account Of the
influx OF Japanese. 1t has succeeded in in
spring the British Northwest with the same
spirit. and the people of Vancouver are
moving for a restriction on Japanese i'm
migration at that port. The British govern
ment Is too conservative to move hastily
in the matter, and if it places any restric-
lions on the Japanese will do SO only after
investigation and full considerations; but we
may as well prepare for an issue of this
kind as an incident in our coming presiden-
tial campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24

From the New York Tribune.

Sweden joins the militant procession of
the powers by voting increased supplies
for new rifles. cannon and ammunition FOR
the organization of additional volunteer
corps. and for enlargement of the navy. II
Is not clear whether such increase of
strength Is meant to meet the 6 7gress,ons
of her hereditary foe, Russia. or to deal
with the antagonism of her side partner
Norway. Sweden has not figured much In
wars for some generations. But she once
produced some of the best fighting stock of
the world. and there is no reason to sup
pose that she has ] her vitality with
the pent-up hatreiS and accumulated
wrongs of two centuries let loose she
might make a brave showing against even
that colossal eastern neighbor and foe
which has made the spoliaton of Finla nd
the first step in a march to Stockholm,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24
Manahan's Moth
Paper and Bags.

We are now showing a
complete line of the best
Tarine Moth Paper,
Moth-proof Bags, etc.
Those who have used
Manahan's Moth Paper
know that it does keep
away moths from cloth
ing, carpets, etc.
Mnnahan's Moth Sheets. large
size. Each. Sc.
Manahan's Moth Sheets. small
size. Per- 100. -25c.
Manahan's Moth Bags. small.
I.dth -osN.
Manahan's Moth Bags, medium.
EAcn hoe.
Manahan's Moth Bags, iarge.
Edeh -Coc.
Manahan's Moth Bags. extra large.
Manahan's Moth Clippings. Per
p8x ......-...2 &c.
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24
SHOOTING STARS.


you must feel a certain satisfaction in
being in the United States Senate" said the
admiring young woman.
Yes answered Senator Sorghum. Its
all right SO far as glory is concerned. But
do you know, from business point of view,
1 sometimes think I'd rather be member
of the Montana 1egislature!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24
New
Mattings.

Our stock of Mat
tings is complete in all
the reliable grades of that
popular floor covering,
and all the newest de-
signs and oolorings are
represented.
Our Japanese Mat
tings were imported di-
rect, thereby saving you
the middleman's profit.
Our Chinese Mattings
were bought before the
advance was made.
There are many grades OF China
Mating, but there is only one best.
This grade usually sells for $500 a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24

1t Is announced, with great deal Of a
flourish. that London is to have a new
daily newspaper today closely following
the lines of the yellow journals Of New
York. Since the people of England little
while ago indignantly rejected the effort to
establish Sunday newspaper in London,
1t will be interesting to watch the outcome
of the present experiment. which cannot
fail to be an eye-opener for John Bull. If
it faithfully copies Its model in appearance
and literary style.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24
$3.50 a Roll.

The other grades are
marked proportionately.
Our mating layers are
thoroughly experienced
and will save in the
cutting.
We also show a full
line of Cotton Art
Squares, from 71zxo feet
at $500 to oxI2 feet at
$3.50.
Third f'oor-Tenth street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24

The Emperor Of Germany and the Prince
of Wales have been very amiable toward
each other. II the prince had some of the
emperor's industry and the emperor had
some Of the princes bonhomie, all con.
cerned might be better pleased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24
An Eve to the Future.

''I suppose" said the Sultan of Turkey
that 1 may as well give in and pay this
indemnity"
You can easily afford it."
''Oh. it isn't the immediate expense that
object to. But l dislike to establish a pre-
cedent. 1 don't want these figures to be re-
garded as a regular rate of charges every
time we happen to feel like amusing our
selves with a riot or a massacre"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24
One Kind of student

I'm studying so that I may pass,
And as / onward climb
1 hear them warn each lad and lass.
DO one thing at a time"
mind that's fresh each morn bring
MID present tasks to soar,
With care forgetting everything
learned the day before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24

The sultan recognizes that when the
United States talks business it is in posi-
ton to address itself directly to the case
without fear of international complications.
That advice about avoiding entangling for
eign alliances seems to have been pretty
coed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24

Paducah, KY. sent Admiral Dewey three
gallons Of whisky along with an invitation
to visit that city. Paducah means WE'LL but
is in danger of getting the admiral into
trouble with the temperance organizations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24
Third floor.
New
Spring
Upholstery

This is the sea-
son for refurnish-
ing hotels, cot
tages, etc, and we
direct attention to
our new stock of
Upholstery Stufs,
Curtains, Curtain
Materials, etc,
which embraces
all the leading
styles and novel
ties. We also. di-
rect attention to
our facilities for
executing the fol
lowing work:
Lace Curtains
a II d Draperies
ia k en- ow II ,
cleansed, stored
and rehung in the
fall.
Carpets taken
up, CT e a n $ e d ,
made moth proof,
stored and relaid
in the fall.
Furniture re-
paired, reuphol-
stored and COW
cred.
Blankets clean
sed, rebound and
renapped to look
like new.
Hair Mattress
es made to order
for any size bed
or crib.
Hair Mattress
es and Pillows
renovated and re-
covered with new
ticking.
Ornan e n t al
Parquetry Hard
wood Floors laid.
Drawings sub
nitted.
Furniture Slip
Covers made to
order.
Window Shades
made to order.
Window Screens
made to order.
Door Screens
made to order.
Goods called
for and delivered
without additional
charge
Ev cry h n 6
e Ii a r a n t e e d
against loss by
moths or fire.
Competent men
sent anywhere
without charge to
measure, plan, etc.
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24

Paris is having some difficulty In resulat-
ing people who want to race their auto
mobiles. This problem will soon be adding
gray hairs to the head of the bicycle police
man in this country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24

Pauline Lacca recently sustained a yer,
severe shock by stepping on an orange pee
in Vienna. The abrupt descent from gran(
opera to farce comedy must have con
tributed much to the lady's discontinue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24

Lii Hung Chang has decided to start a
government lottery to secure funds for the
suppression Of pirates This was perhaps
better than taxing piracy in order to pay
for stopping the policy players.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24
Meeting n Demand.

From the New York Mail and Express
Sixty-two new silk mills were established
In this country last year. These factories
were necessary to supply the plutocratic
American farmer with dress goods for his
daughters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24

Admiral Dewey has not thought of try
ing a term Vice President in order to
get little more familiar with the details
of United States politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24
A Time of Suspense.

II never tell my boy that 1 won't take
him to the circus If he isn't good" remark
ed the candid man.
''Why notr'
Il don't care to take any chances. I'm
tired of worrying for fear he'll do some
thing that'1i keep the whole family home. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24

81 give it up said Mr.. Cumrox. as he
put on his hat I'm not going to stay here
to be narrowed by false alarms any long
err"
whats the NATTER"
Il can't tell whether Dolly Is practicine
aria from grand opera or whether she
has seen a mouse and is scared"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24

There is no doubt that the District of
Columbia would be one of the most peace
full and pleasant places in the world IL
Maryland and Virginia would only coop
crate for the general Improvement of the
neighbnrhood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24

A great many small towns have recently
managed to secure attention in the general
news OF late by trying to suppress plays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24

1t is thought that the Croton dam situa-
ton can be prevented from assuming the
formidable aspect of Kentucky election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24

AL.wooi Navy Blue Serge and Fancy Plaid and
Checked Cheviot Sailor Blouse Suits fine materials
sSaTy made; most Of the phns lined Throughout
Pratty , trimmed and b-aided with coorcd silk
Special price, S575 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24

Fancy Mixed Cheviot and Cashmere Double-breast
ed Suits. strictly allwo materials well made am,
reinforced in parts liable to hardest wear: pretty
stylish patterns: Also line navy blue serge: sizcs
to 16 Bought to sell for $500
Special price, $3.75 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24

A splendid line Of our famous ..Recipocty'' Suits
IN aii-wooi navy blue serycS ami fancy chpyiot
piaiis and checks: fine gouls best Of work,na nshn
elegantly tailored the best suit everything consd
breasted; sizes to I6.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24

Oln order TO avoid delays, on nc
count of personal absence, letters TO
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any Individual connected with inc
onice, but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial OF BnsineAs Depart
Uaents. according to tenor or pnrpose-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24
Shirt Waists and BlOuses.

We have complete stock of Boys
Shirt Waists, in all the popular ma
terials, and are particularly strong in
the following:
Fine Percale Iiaunderad Shirt Waists, .'Mother's
FRIEND brand, collar attached detached; neat
pretty patterns: sizes 4 to IL
Special value, SOC. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24

fine Irniaundcre.I Waist Mothers FRIEND
brand. pretty patterns light and dark colorings;
sizes to II.
Special value, 3oc. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24

fast color. we'll made. strongly sewed; sizes to
IS. Bought to sell for 1915
Special price, $2.5o.
100 Navy Blue Cheviot Blouse Sailor Suits. abso-
iutey fast color. well made, strongly sewed pants
lined throughout; pretty trimmed and braided
with red. white or black silk braid; sizes to TO-
Bought to sci, for s4.23.
Special price, $2.95 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24

A choice line of Boys Bfouses In outing cloth.
pertale, madras and chamiray: sizes 3 to II. Small
sizes have sailor collars, large sizes shirt collars.
5Oc. each.
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$1,000 each.

White Enameled Beds, extended
foot. 1-inch posts, 1-inch brass top
rail. supported by seven brass spin
dies; size 41sx6ls feet.
$1,000 each.
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Black JapaDned
CnHc

2Hx6 feet-$3.75 each.
3 x6 feet-&.25 each.
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24

White Enameled Beds, bow foot,
bdass top rail head and foot. brass
rings and spindIes; size 41sx6H feet.
$3.50 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24

Stylish and Drpssy Bloses for little boys, in plain
white coors: also plain white with colorod collar
and cuffs; very handsome effects; sizes 8 to 8.
$I.oo each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24

$500 each.
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Brass and Iron
Bedsteads & Cots.
Specials

White Enanseled Beds, with brass
knobs; all sizes.
$500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24
Boys Clothing.

superb stock for boys of all ages Suits of all yesSnge
Double Breasted Sailor Blouse Tuxedo and MOI
folk large assortment of style and all goods and cut IN tn
latest fashion Covert and Wod Top Goats and
All styles OF Hats for small and large boys Shirt Waists and Blouse
madras ercae outing flannel and chamby Separate Pants
A number of excellent values offered for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-24

White Enameled Beds, bow foot.
1N-inch posts, h-inch brass ton
rails, cathedral knobs; size 41ax6ia
feet