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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14

Mems
Department.
Complete and unusually attractive
lines of Mems Wearables eminently
suitable for holiday gifts. Rich
Neckwear, luxurious House Coats,
Smoking Jackets and Dressing
Gowns; also Bath Robes, Raglan
Rain Coats, Gloves, Mufflers, Silk
Underwear, etc.
Gift rIufflers :
For men and women, to suit all
tastes, and ranging in price from
soc. to $500 each.
Special. ~ =
A small lot 20 DOZEN Plaid Silk
Mufflers, imported to sell at SI.oo.
They did not sell fast enough to suit
the importer, hence the special price.
SOC. each.
Gift Suspenders.
Neatly and appropriately boxed,
variously priced to suit different
tastes or requirements. Suspenders
with silver buckles,
$I.5o to $500 pair.
Special.
Silk Suspenders, plain colors and
stripes, with white kid ends.
SOC. a pair.
Boys
Department,
Adjoining Mems, contains complete
lines of Boys Haberdashery and
choice assortment of House Jackets,
Dressing Gowns, Bath Wraps, ETC,
purchased with reference to the holi-
days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
The Metric system.


The metric system has been legal sys-
tenn of weights and measures in the United
States since 1866 when Congress PASSED
an act making its use lawful In the con-
structIon of contracts and in all legal pro-
ceedings. 1t Is in use in the custom house
and in some departments Of scientific work.
but the public has declined to adopt it,
Representative Shafroth's bill now proposes
to make it compulsory in all departments of
the government. beginning January L. 1903
If this Is done the public will become &C
customed to the system. and will doubtless
find as many advantages in 1t as other
countries have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
SHOOTING STARS.
A Sarrihc0.

Yes" said the great musical genius. as
he watched the crowd Of idolaters scramble
for possession Of the cigarette stub which
he had just thrown away. II have suffered
for my art. Many and many a day have I
suffered. 1 have even gyne without food.
All! what pangs of hunger l have suffered!
What pangs of indigestion 1 still suffer!''
You put your whole heart into your
work."
Il did more than that I put my stomach
into it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
Trimmed Hats,
$3.50. Values uptoSa2.W

Another collection of Trimmed
Hats, fresh from our work rooms
for Saturdays selling. Pretty and
stylish creations, varlously trimmed
in mirror velvet, wings, flowers,
buckles, etc.
To keep Our work rooms going
and to use up the materials on hand,
we make up these hats to sell at a
special price.
Also a number of Imported I'm
trimmed Hats in various shapes
marked at a reduced price to close.
Sl.5O. Were S. and So.
Second hoor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
He is Still Trying to Explain.

women are much more thoughtful and
considerate than men," remarked Mr.
Meekton's wife.
Il know they are. Henrietta: know the;'
are, was the thoughtless answer. Take
our own case for example. l remember
that you refused me half dozen times be-
fore you finally yielded to my entreatles
to marry me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
COmpari sOns.

What Is the meaning of the saying COM
parsons are odious?" asked the young
Ster
1T MEANS replied MIR Currox, "that it
is very bad form to simultaneously call at
tention to a mans standing with the mer-
camille agencies and his ratings on the tax
collectors books"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14

IL the b. and o. railways idea of utility
and architectural grace are in any sense re-
hected by Its present depot great many
people would be quite content to have it get
angry With Was Ellington for keeps and
move its terminus away out in the Country
Or, better. connect with the PENNSYLVANIA
railroads tracks at Berning and utilize the
!atter's city station a union depot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
A Shade Of Regret.

Il suppose yoil begin to feel the genial
influence Of the Christ mas season."
Yes answered Colonel Stilweli OF Ken
lucky. But there is a tiige Of sadness
about 1t. l never can quite reconcile my
SCI. to this idea Of putting sugar and eggs
and lot of other things in eggnog"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14

The exasperating thing about trusted
bank employe Is that the depositors are
compelled to bear the serious responsibility
for the trusting without much authority in
selecting the individual
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
December Apprehension.

1 dunno whut'n happen eff de sun shines OH
SO bright
An de grass keeps on a-grown' Std q
fadin' out O sight.
I dunnon whut'u happen eff de weathe
keeps warm,
WIFI jes' pinch o snow a-doip' duty fob 2
storm.
Dere orter be little bit O. snow upon d.
groun:
Else how is Santys reindeer gwinter dras
de sled aroun'?
You can't tel whut might happen to oil
Sanity an his sleigh
Ef Christmas keeps on actin all contrary
ds-a-way. Il
Well quit a-gatherin' holly boughs dezfus
ling dat you know.
An folksll hang bunch O. grapes instic
o mist.etoe.
Wen open UP de window case its wahr
inside de room.
Ar hyuh de birds sIngin whah de rost
bush is in bloom.
An Christmas won't be seemin' much Hike
Christmas by an by:
Wen celebrate wifi fireworks, like de fo'tt
day O July .-'r
An dar won be no mo- presents fob tel
make de chiilun gay
F,f Christmas keeps on actin all contrair,
dis-a-way!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
The Highest Form of Charity.
rom 10 Ruffalp ExDreaa

The Chicago man who Is trying to keer
his name secret while he gives literally
of his wealth in aid Of the worthy poor
objects to being referred to as a philan.
thropist or to having his giving termed
charity. But. all the same. he seems to be
the truest type of ilanthropist and his
work the highest kind Of charity, il those
words mean anything.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14

Experiments are to be conducted in Con-
necticut to determine the relative nutritive
values of various foods. There are enough
men willing to eat without working to make
the selection Of subjects an easy matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
Adopting the Right Course.
From the 81. Louis Star,

The Emperor Of Austria displays a re-
markable degree of common sense In the
treatment OF his son. the heir presumotIve
to the throne. The boy is thirteen years
old and has just been sent to the public
schools Of Vienna. with a view to making
him acquainted with the people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
Arc Welrame to 1t.

Another preacher Is TO edit q newspaper
AS Jesus would have dpne." This time ii
Is d London Clergyman. who for five days
will have exclusive control Of Il daily news.
paper In that metropolis. This country has
had about enough Of that sort of thing
and England and the continent are welcome
to their turn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
Young Folks
Shoes.

UuAAGy GOAMS
Shoes.
"Kant-Slip" Shoes for the little
one that has just begun to walk.
Also the "Toe-in" Shoe, the Corset
and Weak Ankle Shoe for children.
Also a large assortment of In
.fants' Soft Sole Shoes and Moccasins
in the dainty colors and combina-
tons of colors.
Also Misses and Children's Felt
Slippers for bed room use.
Also Black Kid Patent Leather
and Dainty Pink and Blue Slippers
for dress wear.
Special values for tomorrow are:
Infants Kant Slip Shoes. for the little G. M
one that has just begun to walk. Pair. PA'N
Misses and Children's Button Shoes sprinr heels.
broad round and common sense toes, patent Ct , :
leather tips. neat fnish sizes & to s. Pair PA'.>o
Sizes 81 to ION. Pair. ............ %i'Oo
Sizes II to 2. Pair. Observation-Disclosures. ~@Oo
Misses and Chdren's Ideal Kid and vitalic Calf
Button aud Lace Shoes, spring heels, extension
shoe; sizes 81 to 1eh. Pair. ............ %~o
Sizes II to g Pair. Observation-Disclosures. %~oo
Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
Wasted Opportunities.

The man who kicks the livelong day
May boast, perchance, Of duty done;
But finds he's frittered quite away
The hours when other folk have fun
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14

In the light of the Senate's action, the
late Senator Davis biographers must credit
him with remarkable degree of posthu-
nous as we'll as personal power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14

Richard Croker would like to start some
sort Of a reform in London which will keep
the income tax collectors from holding
American turfmen up for tribute.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14

Mr.. Quay is too old hand at the game
to be ratified by Mr.. Wanamaker's shouts
along the coaching line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14

Mr.. Oxnard did not care to have his we'd
ding widely discussed in the newspapers.
Publicity never was much in Mr.. Oxnard' 5
line
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14

General De Wet does not appear to have
allowed the kaiser's attitude to discourage
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14

UIn order to a>oit delays. on nc
count of uer~ona, absence. letters Z"
THE STAR should not he addressed
to any Individual connected win IN"
Office but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial business Depart
nepts according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14

lAE ENENINt. STAR has reHniar
and permnnent Family Circulation
much more than the combined cir
culatIon of the other Washington
dailies. A. a New. aud Advertising
Medium IL has no competitor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
Quitting Flannel
Gowns and PetticOats.

Gowns and PetticOats.
We show large assortment of
these warm and comfortable Outing
Flannel Garments. They come in
neat effects, and are heavier than
muslin, yet not heavy enough to be
burdensome.
A sensible and useful Xmas Gift
Women's Outing Flannel Skirts umbrellas 80.
shapeo bounce. tape at waist. Each. $500. 39(
worn with golf skirts; double founce with o. ~
scaitoped edge: yoke band. Each . pl 90
Women's Striped Outing Flannel Gowns Huh,.rd
style turn-down collar. ruffle on sleeves -.
'................ wv
Wonen-s Striped Outing Flannel Gowns. heavy
weight: Hubbard style. turn-down collar and
CUTS OF plain cOlors. Each. ......,,.. ZSC.
Women's White Outing Flannel Gowns. Hu,hsr RI
style, turndow collar and cuffs Of colored a, -
Women's Knit Skirts, desirable ~.
Pa''erns Eacn... ............ w. " Pi ~
Canton Flannel Drawers good width, yoke -o,
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14

The New Game, Parlor Golf.
$3.50 Each.
Parcheesi, not new, but very in
teresting.
69c. Each.
Jointed Dolls, with shoes, stock
lngs, closing eyes and curly hair.
29c. Each.
Regular Value, soc.
Kid Body Dolls, cork stuffed,
shoes and stockings, closing eyes.
20c. Each.
Regular Value, soc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
Girls FNackirntOsG1es for Xmas

Third floor.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-12-10
COMFORT FOR OFFICE HOLDERS.

News from Washington on the best
authority says:
stWhen the President formally in
vited his cabinet to remain with him
another term, he meant something
more. Office holders, great and small,
who are giving satisfaction in the dis
charge Of their duties, are practically
included in the invitation to stay.
There are to be no removals except
for good cause. The only changes
and appointments which Will occur
will be those due to vacancies on ac-
count Of death or voluntary resigna-
ton. Authority for this statement
comes from the White House. The
Presidents policy regarding patron
age was announced explicitly and
definitely in response to an inquiry
made respecting it. Efficient officials
holding commissions for stated terms
will be reappointed. Those who are
serving without fixed tenure will con-
tinue without interruption by the
transition Of the administration from
first to second term. This statement
applies not alone to government
officials in Washington. It will be the
policy to continue postmasters, col
lectors, district attorneys, marshals
and other federal officers through the
next term"
This insures the reappointment Of
Collector Z. VI. Mansur in the Mem
phremagog District, OIin Merrill in
the Vermont district, District Attor-
ney, j. L. Martin, and Marshall, F. A.
Field, and is just as it should be.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-12-10
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

President Mckinley sent his annual
message to congress last Monday. The
message opens with a brief survey of the
growing strength and increasing power for
good of republican institutions and Amer
lean liberty at the outgoing of the old and
the incoming of the new century. The
Chinese problem is made the dominant
question in our foreign intercourse and an
elaborate review is made of the details of
military operations and diplomatic steps
taken in the progress of the settlement
up to the present time, and which
have been made known to the public
by official announcements IN the past.
As then said, ''The policy of the govern
ment of the United States. is to seek a solu-
tion which may bring about permanent
safety and peace to China, preserve Chinese
territorial and administrative entity, pro-
tect all rights guaranteed to friendly pow
ers by treaty and international law and
safeguard for the world the principle of
equal and impartial trade with all parts of
the Chinese empire"
Faithful to those professions which, as it
proved, reflected the views and purposes of
the other cooperating governments, all
ing the anomalous situation in China by
negotiations for settlement at the earliest
possible moment. AS soon as the sacred
duty of relieving our legation and its de-
pendents was accomplished we withdrew
from active hostilities, leaving our legation
under an adequate guard in Peking as
channel of negotiation and settlement,
course adopted by others of the interested
powers. Overtures of the empowered rep
resentatives of the Chinese emperor have
been considerably entertained.
Touching upon the possible inability of
China to pay sufficient money indemnity
the president says:
81 am disposed to think that due COM
pensation may be made in part by increas-
ed guarantees of security for foreign rights
and immunities, and, most important Of
all. by the opening of China to the equal
commerce OF ali the world. These views
have been and Will be earnestly advocated
by our representatives"
In the event of protracted divergency of
views in the negotiations the president
favorabIy incIines to Russia's suggestion
that the matter OF indemnities be relegated
to the court of arbitration at The Hague
III IouchIhS upon the faf1s Exposition
the message devotes congratulatory par
agraph to the United States exhibits, in
being not only the largest foreign display,
but among the earliest in place and best
arranged and more completely covering
the entire classifcations than that of any
other nation, ranking next in total number
after those of France itself. The awarding
of larger number of prizes to American
exhibitors than those of any other nation
is accepted as a striking recognition of the
merits of the exhibits.
Uncertainty is Expressed as to the pros
Fect of our well nigh extirguIshed German
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-12-10
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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-12-10

Q y YIN N IDI n D. Ist
CPECTALIST EAR, NOSE. THROAT, AN
> Chest. Office Hours $500 20 lCspO r.. >
1890 to 1900 p. M, and 200 10 SEQ p. M. one
% Main ST., st. Johns bury, VI.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-27
As seen BY Mr.. MORGAN
The Senator's Views Regarding
Canal Notifications.
The Question, i'm His Opinion. One of
the Least Important In Connection
With the Construction of the 18TH
minn NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Not stand
In the Way of the Project.

Senator Morgan. Chairman of the SEN
ate Committee that favorably reported the
Nicaragua Canal bill, and one of the fore
most advocates of the project. said yes
terday that in his opinion the question of
fortifying the canal was one of the least
important in connection with the entire
subject. The Hay-Pauncefote Treaty did
not, he said provide for the fortified ton
of the canal; neither did the Hepburn
bill, now on the Senate calendar The
latter bill provided that Notifications
might, if necessary. be placed upon the
line of the canal. He doubted the useful
ness Of fortifying it, however, and did
not think the Notifications could be built.
The Hepburn bill, he said. made the
trail. Although there was difference OF
opinion as to the ACCESSIBILITY of making
1t neutral, he thought the contention
should not stand in the way of the ulti-
mate construction Of the canal, which was
OF too great Importance to the people to
be forced aside by disagreements over
matters of small moment.
THE question CT Notifications along the
canal is" he continued, lone which has
more interest for the countries of Nicara-
qua and Costa Rica than the United
States. Nicaragua and Costa Rica own
the ground and ought to have right to
say just what they want in this direction.
If they want the right to fortify the canal
then there will be some necessity for the
discussion Of the subject, but far
the interests of this country are concerned
the matter is Of very little consequence.
Some of the military authorities may take
the ground that in view of the uncertain
character of the Government of the South
American Republics. few fortfications
might be good thing. but this is an opin-
ion that does not bear on the canal ques-
tion proper, and is of no great conse-
Quence. Let the nations owning the land
have their little say in this respect and
let us not Worry over the subject
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-27
MORE TROUBLE FOR FowLE.
Mny BE Taken to baltimore for Trial
Today.

George A. Fowle, an insurance agent.
who was arrested in this city about two
months ago on charges of false pretences.
will probably be sent to Baltimore today,
where he is wanted to answer similar
charges. A deputy marshal arrived here
last night from Baltimore with papars
asking for the release of Fowle by the
District authorities in order that he
might be taken to that city for trial. The
question of his release was to have come
up yesterday afternoon before one of the
Justices OF the District Supreme Court.
The agent of the State of Maryland, how
ever. did not arrive in the city until a
late hour. SO the hearing will take place
this morning.
While there are charges of false pre-
fences pending against FOwle for offences
committed here, he has not been indicted
by the grand jury After the charges
against Fowle in Baltimore have been
disposed of he may be brought back here
for trial The arrest of Fowle resulted
from an investigation by Detectives Null
Ter and Baur. and took place September
% last. He was lodged al the First pre-
cinct station, and later. following a pre-
liminary hearing in the Police Court, was
committed to Jail.
The complainant against him was an
nounced as Mahlon A Winter of the NJ.
4. Winter Co., dealers in patent medi-
cines. located at 329 Pennsylvania Avenue
northwest. The amount involved in the
alleged fraudulent operations of Fowle
was placed at S117. This sum. it was
stated, was obtained upon four alleged
fraudulent fire insurance policies. Fowle
claimed, when arrested. to have been
given these policies. but declined to make
any other statement regarding them.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-27
STOLEN GOODS RECOVERED.
Police of the Ninth Precinct MAX.
Important Arrests.

Police of the Ninth Precinct Make
Important Arrests.
BY the arrest last night of Robert and
Albert Boon and Frank Campbell, young
colored boys. the Ninth precinct police be-
lieve they have broken up an organized
gang of petty thieves. which, for months.
has been the terror Of Northeast Wash
ington. The boys are lodged at the House
of Detention, and will be rraigned today
in court.
The Ninth precinct station last night
presented the appearance OF junk shop
At the station were a wheelbarrow a BIZ
cycle, a washboiler. and several breast
pins, together with numerous other ar
ticles, and couple of coops of pigeons,
all of which are said to have been stolen
by the negroes. The boys were arrested
about 10 o'clock by Policeman O'Donnell,
who has been working on the case for
week past. Complaints of thefts. mostly
small, have been received for months in
large numbers, from every section of the
Northeast
When at the station the prisoners ad-
mitted their guilt and told where a por-
ton of the missing property could be
found, Investigation followed and the
miscellaneous assortment mentioned was
recovered. The Boon boys are brothers,
and reside a, 1891 Timber Street north
east They are all under sixteen years
of age.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-27
DID Not LEAVE HIS JOB.
Could Hold Down Any Amount OF
Work When Properly Fed.

A young man clerk in a large store in
Kansas City had curious experience
with food, as related to his health. He
says: About ten months ago dizziness
came upon me each morning, kept grow
ing worse, and headache would invari-
ably come on in the afternoon, and after
meals / would have vomiting spells which
would leave me very weak; also there
was a burning sensation in the locality
of my heart, and many nights have not
slept wink.
"a physician whom l consulted, told
me to give up my position at once and go
to some watering place for my health, for
il did not, it would only be a question
of short time until death would claim
me. 1 did not feel able to give up my
position, but my condition kept getting
worse. and finally my skin turned to
sort of greenish color, appetite left and
was thoroughly discouraged.
about this time our grocer. by mis-
take, sent up a package of Grape Nuts
instead OF some other goods ordered.
thought / would try it, having no idea
that it would in any way benefit my
health, but the first day after using the
food I noticed decided change in my
condition. My severe headache did not
appear as usual, and l began to have an
appetite.
81 thought at first 1t was the effect Of
medicine l was taking. but one Of the
family suggested that it might be Grape
Nuts. for Grape-Nut had the reputation
Of being a great nerve builder. In order
to be sure, 1 quit taking any medicine
altogether, but continued the use of
Grape Nuts.
ION the eighth day the dizziness en-
tirely disappeared and the headaches
were very slight. 1 felt almost like a new
man. and in three weeks after I began
using the food was entirely well, and am
now in better health than I have ever
besn. My own case proves the truth Of
the claim that Grape Nuts food is great
vitalizer and brain food" VIM. ]. Woods,
1911 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
People are gradually learning that
health depends on food. and the wiser
the selection of food, the more perfect
the condition Of health. Grape-Nuts food
is the most scientifically made food in
existence, and is perfectly cooked and
ready for instant use.