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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-12-24

A MODERN MADONNA IN BEL
from every part of the country
gather here on this night-Latns'
Greeks. Armenians and Copts.
The enormous collection or Jolneo
buildings which the pilgrims are rae
ing and which stands 3nrthe edge OF
the clin extending along the ridge OF
the hill from east to west consists .,
the Church of the Nativity, surrounueu
by three converts. the Latin. the Greek
and the Armenian.
The Church Of the Nativity Is the
oldest In Christendom. 1t belongs u
these three sects, each Of which mas y
separate chapel within for It's own
services. The large basilica, when IL
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-12-24
PILGRIMS ENTERING BETHLEHEM ON CHRISTMAS DAY.

the Church Of the Nativity In Bethle-
hem, and, sad to say, because OF the
frequent quarrels between the different
sects which meet within this church
at time of general rejoicing, Turkish
soldiers, with drawn swords, are on
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-12-24

Manager, where it remains during
Christmas W sek for devout worshipers
to visit. Such is the ceremony held
by the Latins on Christmas eve.
The Greek church in Palestine cele-
brates the festival of the nativity one
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-12-24

But ere the frozen fields are crossed.
Where winters blizzards blow,
Each little child who starts Is lost
And buried in the snow.
And every year some girls and boys
Still keep themselves awake
To thank him for his pretty toys
A terrible mistake!
For lying wakeful in the cold
Just keeps the saint away,
And those who do 1t. am told.
May catch pneumonia.
But now this foolIshness must end!
You need not tempt your fate.
For fullest thanks you now can seno
BY methods up to date.
To thank him for his Christmas cne9
Just give hearty laugh,
And Santa Claus at once VIII near
BY wireless telegraph.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-12-24
CHRISTMAS IN ~
- MODERN BETHLEHEM
BY Evanseline Ben-Oliel

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
Meat and Vegetables.

The advice which Is being given broadcast
by newspapers to their readers to abstain
from meat eating while the price Of beef Is
so high Is good enough to be accepted at
any time There Is probably too much
meat eating nowadays. Many physicians
advise their patients to abstain from meat
simply as tonic precaution, to enable the
system TO regain Its natural strength with
out the stimulation OF flesh food. The strict
vegetarian diet is too severe a regimen for
all but an exceptional few. But q semi
vegetarian diet Is to be preferred to one
heavily composed of meats. which are heat
ing and which call for severe work by the
digestive apparatus. Chemists have fire.
quently indicated that the ideal fare Of the
average person contains a much smaller
percentage of meat than Is customarily
eaten at table. Frugal fare Is often the
best Beans and other Ieguminous prod
ucts should constitute large share of the
menu. Doubtless far more than one-half OF
the people today live more extensively than
the physical demands Of their systems re-
quire. 1t Is. furthermore. a fraiIty Of HUI
man nature to want the things that are
rendered luxuries by virtue Of high prices
The forbidden fruit'' of Eden has its FREE
auent modern counterparts. Early spring
Strawberries. at dollar Q box, are more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14

ers for several hours, upon two or
three chemical engines to guard the
business section during that period. Yet
that also was the case Saturday night.
Had the city been visited then by a serious
blaze in the certer of the business district
it is doubtful whether the engines could
have reached the scene in time to hold the
flames down with the usual Washington
promptness and efficiency. Then. maybe,
the argument for larger appropriation for
fire engines would have appealed the more
strongly to Congress than now on the basis
only of what might have been. 1t is i'm
portant in this connection to remind the
appropriative powers that some of the
meager number of the Districts fire en-
gines are old and worn out and that 1t is
a matter of official record that they are
put in service at the risk of their collapse
at the most critical period of a big fire.
Not only should the local department be
larger. but it should be more generously
supplied with money for the replacement
of Anticipated apparatus. so that it may be
reliable in action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14

Last Saturday between the hours of five
and ten pm. the city of Washington was
twice without the protection of a fire en-
gine company in its own station. Three
alarms. coming IN close succession, caused
such a demand upon the department that
for considerable period the heart of the
city was exposed to destruction There
were not enough engines in service When
the water front was menaced by a fierce
blaze, famed by high wind, practically
the entire department was summoned, ow-
Ing to the danger Of an immediate spread
Of the fire into large area covered bv
highly inflammable structures Fortunate
ly the wind lay in such a direction that the
fire was brought under control with a loss
OF only $4,000. Had a fire boat been In
service. or even If the patrol boat had been
equipped with fre-fghting apparatus. it
Is likely that the blaze would have been
confined TO very small area. perhaps ex-
tinguished In few minutes with a trifiins
loss. There is possibly not enough shipping
here to warrant a fully equipped fire boat
such as those which patrol the harbor of
New York and render effective service on
occasion. but there should be at least a
combination police and fire boat to take
care of water front bIazes such as that of
Saturday. which was located as to re-
duce the effectiveness Of the land steamers
TO minimum.
In the business section of the city there
should be a sufficient number of engine
companies successfully to fight a menacing
nre without exposing several square miles
10 destruction. A department so thinly or
sanized as to be compelled to send a
steamer from the far northeastern section
OF the city to Georgetown. as was the case
Saturday night, cannot be regarded as af-
fording city an effective defense against
nre. Nor Is It safe. to rely during the
progress Of Q stubborn fire, which may
require the services Of dozen steam
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
Clean Coal in Dem and.

With other beneficial results of the agita-
ton for a reduction of the smoke nuisance
there is excellent prospect of an improve
ment In the quality of the soft coal sup
piled to the owners of large power produc-
Jig plants. Already in Chicago the anti
smoke agitation has caused a number Of
its cost is heavy and it has been used only
In emergencies, where smoke-reduction ap-
planes have failed to satisfy the munich
pal authorities. The quantity consumed
however. has sufficed TO direct attention of
the agents Of the soft coal supply to the
question and measures are being adopted
for the washing of the bituminous product
to eliminate the smoke-causing impurities
and to give the furnace owner a chance to
meet the requirements of the law. AL
ready, it is reported, over 100000 have
been spent by various coal interests In
southern Illinois in experimenting with
it is announced now that a satisfactory
method has been discovered which will per-
NIT the marketing of a much cleaner grade
of soft coal than heretofore. There is no
doubt that much of the smoke emitted
from stacks arises from the partial burn
ing of foreign matter contained in the coal
dirt and soot-producing substances, which
could be eliminated without causing any
material reduction Of the heat making
qualities of the coal. Cleaner coal will COM
bine with improved furnace devices and
care in firing to produce the ideal condi-
lions which all public-spirited citizens are
seeking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
Of Local Application.
From the Cleveland Leader.

From the Cleveland Leader
There should be hearty cooperation with
the efforts of the Health Protective Asso-
citation for the beautifying of vacant lots
within the city. This is a work for which
there Is wide scope. and which should re-
suit in adding materially to the attractions
OF the city.
Not only should the owners of property
cooperate with the members Of this organ
ization in beautifying vacant lots. but much
could be accomplished with the help of
the police in compelling property owners to
take better care of the space between the
sidewalks and roadway in front of such
lots. This space could be kept free of rub
bish of all sorts. and weeds. which often
attain luxuriant growth, should be cut Of
ter enough to prevent their becoming an
offense to the people who use the street
Many owners of vacant property appear
to think they owe nothing to the public
when they permit the sidewalks to lie bur
led under snow in winter and overrun with
weeds in the summer. If the members of
the Health Protective Association succeed
III arousing public sentiment on this subject
they will be entitled to the thanks Of all
who believe Cleveland's reputation. as an at
tractive city should be preserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
Wade Hampton.

General Wade Hampton was representa-
tive of the old south in its best and most
attractive estate. 1t is true there are people
who insist that the terms old south and
new south are misleading. But there was
an old south, and how strong 1t was is ex-
planned in the mold of the man who has
just died. He was not brilliant, either as
speaker or writer; not learned, either in
law or statecraft; not scholar in any
sense. His power in his combination.
and the dominant note of that was charac-
ter. He spoke and wrote well, he had
large fund of useful information, he pos
sessed the accomplishments of college
bred man, and Gaping 1t all was a fine
sense of public and private duty. He loved
the country, and respected himself He
was, in full stature, a grand seignior, as
that term is applied to the men who inher-
tied great landed properties and dispensed
with dignity an engaging hospitality when
the planter was the most considerable fig
ure in American life.
General Hampton, like General Lee, was
reluctant to take up arms against the ma
tional government. He had no love for
slavery, but an ardent attachment for the
Union His state, however, commanded his
warmest allegiance. and when his neishbors
decided in overwhelming numbers upon Sc
cession he made their cause his own. He
fought we'll and with distinction, and kept
the field to the end But when he put up
his sword it was in perfect good faith, and
from that day he counseled loyalty to the
national authority on the part Of all of his
former COmrades-in-arms. His personal eX
ample was of the best. He was, after the
war, as he had been before, stout part-
san. He took sides, and made himself felt
in affairs But he was never noisy, never
a bras He did not employ swagger
vituperation To accomplish results. He drew
his weapons from different arsenal. He
was, all his days, a stranger to the agen-
cieS which bring much diScredit upon
much of our office-seeking and office-hold
ing
General Hampton's parting message was
in the key of General Grants. God bless
all my people. black and white though in
tended Immediately for those of the vicin-
age, may be nationally applied, and was
doubtless nationally felt. 1t chords with
that other message, Let US have peace"
The venerable South Carolinian saw the
two races filling the same soil. and bound
by the same laws, and he we'll understood
that neither could suffer except, in some
way in the long run, at the expense of the
other. 1t is message worthy of the coun-
try's attention, both for what 1t broadly
conveys and for the character of the man
VI N left
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
Artists Don't Own Streets.
From the Chicago Tribune.

1t is proposed in Chicago that in the out
lying parts of the city where there is COM
paratively little travel a speed of twelve
miles an hour shall be allowed automobiles
but that in other parts of the city the limit
shall be eight miles an hour. These sug-
gestions do not meet with the approval of
the more enthusiastic automobiIists. They
object to restrictions of any kind and con-
tend here. as they do elsewhere, that they
have their machines under such perfect
control that they can stop them almost In
simultaneously. 1t can easily be understood
how man who loves the exhilaration of
rapid motion. and who has machine which
can make good time. frets over regulations
which forbid him to drive his automobile
as furiously as Jehu. the son of Nimshi,
drove his chariot. Nevertheless these speed
limitations are salutary and should be
adopted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
A New Inauguration Day.
From the New York Mail and Express.

From the New York Mail and Express.
1t looks as though a serious and conce n
trated effort was 20 be made al last al
Washington to have the day of inaugu-
rating the President OF the United States
changed from the 9Th day of March TO tho
last Thursday in April. Amending the
Constitution is no easy matter, but a
change in this point. once formally pro-
posed, would meet with such universal
favor that there would be no doubt about
its ratification.
There Is committee promoting the move
ment for new Inaugural tion day which
includes the governors Of forty-tbree
states, and there is little doubt that If
Congress should propose the necessary
amendment the legislatures Of tbl.e
fourths of the states would ratify It with
out delay. Then would the day become
more of a gala occasion than ever and
probably a national holiday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14

AOC yard for 4I-inch Mo-
hair Brillianiine. in
navy. grays. golden
brown and black. Dust proof,
shower-proof and wear-resist-
ing. A bargain.
ISr and 81 for Mohair
Sicillans: the ideal
fabric for ladies' skirts. rag
lans and children's coats. 81
and Sl.25 values at only s5c
and 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
Miscellaneous Bargains.

AAC yard for the softly
clinging Albstross and
Nuns yelling and Tailor Suit
ings Of pin stripes and covert
cloth. 5Oc to Doc values Mt
Ale.
ESc for 81 Cheviot, -
inches wide. Superior
shrunk cloth. Black. tans,
golden brown and navy. Guam
tity limited-a prompt response
is imperative.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
A Seasonable Fancy.

Again the April skies are blue
And smiling, like inverted seas,
Where billowy clouds set forth anew,
The springtime's splendid Argosies.
And they bring violets for May,
And roses for the blushing June,
And fruits to make the autumn gay,
Ere winter comes-alas, too soon.
And we, with an attention strict,
Observe; and fear some wintry day
Shall wait, a worthless derelict
To leave US wreckage and dismay
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
SHOOTING STARS.
MoroSe.

'Cf course" said the studious man. "the
stage has not always been held in high es-
TEEN. And yet 1 feel safe in saying that
when illiteracy was the rule in most walks
of life there never was a time when actors
could not read and write
That's right" answered Mr.. Stormngtor
Barnes, Nth a touch of cynicism. Il sup
pose there never was a time when we did
not feel compelled to fortify ourselves with
the ability to read guide posts and write
home for money"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14

Mc yard for 40-inch Lin
ing Lawns. in shades
10 match dress goods. Superior
in two respects-ln quality
and range OF colors.
3OC yard for Taffrtlne and
33c yard for Coolie
SIX are prices that will ap-
peal Ia those who know what
very best Innings should be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
Reliable Innings.

DC yard for usual 121.c Per-
caline. and l9c instead Of
Csc for Staple Mercerized Sat
Gems are bargains that Will be
quickest to go.
n nc yard for the popular
Hahuiai silk and Spun
Glass Innings will create a
surprise among those who
know the standard price 10 be
Die.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14

coveted, though small and hard and sour,
than the luscious fruit of few weeks later
at five cents box. Just so when beef rises
in price the appetite for beef sharpens.
The wise housekeeper. il mistress of the
situation, can combat this tendency by pro-
viding menu of tastefully prepared vege-
tables and eggs and milk, with occasional
relishes of meat, appealing so skillfully to
the appetite by dainty arrangements and
combinations that the absent beef is forgot
ten
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
Peace!
From the Manila Volcano, March 8.

From the Manila Volcano March 8.
What is the crying need in the Philippines
today? Peace. 1t Is most urgently required.
Peace is absolutely essential that this coun-
try may smile in the bounty of an unheard
prosperity, tickled into elimination by
American capital. brain and Drawn On
the point of the bayOnet extend the olive
branch. When it is done there will be en-
during peace in this archipelago
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
Wary.

No said Miss Cayenne, Il couldn't
think of marrying him
why nOt?''
He is dentist"
Dentistry is a very lucrative and highly
esteemed profession"
Yes; but he would have the right to in
sist on filling my teeth. Fancy giving any
one such a deadly advantage in an argu-
ment,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
Orgamdies, Lawns, &c.

n RI yard for Csc French
wv Organizes. Choice of
nearly 1000 pieces, in artistic
designs and lovely colors.
Ready tomorrow morning Oh
second floor.
n AC yard for new 25c quail
NV ity Madras Ginghams.
in the attractive stripes used
for mems shirts and women's
waists. Ready tomorrow morn-
ing on I'd floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14

OC yard tomorrow for 25c
quality Impo rted
Swfsses. A quarter hundred
styles, in black and white,
also pretty colors and natural
linen effects.
dc yard for best OF 12i.c
quality White Corded
Lawns. These are very dainty
and would not be dear at l5c
yard. Ready tomorrow MORN
Ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
Cream Wool Fabrics.

AAC yard for All-wool Wolfe
Bunting. 40 inches
wide. Merchants will he
wanting this fabric at this
price. At retail only.
Use yard for 40-lnch All
wool Crepe, and SIC
instead of 81 yard for 44-inch
French Wolfe. All shades be-
sides cream In the Wolfe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14

From the Los Angeles Times.
The post check should prove, If adopted,
an excellent adjunct to the rural free de-
livery service, as well as a great conven-
fence to all persons who have occasion to
sepd money through the mails in small
amounts-and there are few citizens who do
not have such occasion at one time or an
other. y 8
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14

The base ball season is at hand. AS Pres
ident Roosevelt's name has been unauthen-
ticalIy mentioned in connection with every
other form of athletics there is no reason
to deny the magnates any advertisement
they may derive from the announcement
(nOt subject to veriiCation) that he is an
ardent admirer Of the sport and was one OF
the greatest catchers that ever stood behind
a hat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14

Naturalists report that the seventeen
year locust is due this summer. 1t may
be doubled whether their advent will be
seized on as an excuse for increasing the
cost OF provisions. The only excuse vouch-
safed the public now is that some one needs
the money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
Demand for Business Men.
From the Portland Oregonian.

1t is coming to be regarded as an ad.
mirable rule Of politics to select for bust
ness administration men who have made
success of their own business. The coun.
try is fun Of men who have made a failure
of everything they have undertaken, but
will tell you in positive terms just how
every detail OF the state business should be
run. Men like this fail publicly as they
have failed privately.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14

New York did not have dry Sunday
yesterday. Father Knickerbocker's swear
off is of the Rip Van Wrinkle variety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14

General Miles retirement from the army
would bring about a sharp competition
among the publishers for the right to bring
out his book
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14

A bill to license cats is before the Mas
sachusetts legislature. If the canine is
compelled to wear a tag. there is no reason
why his natural enemy should be spared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14

Major Jenkins has his sword; President
Roosevelt is home again: Senator Tillman
is not saying a word. and the incident may
be regarded as closed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14

Brussels is welcome to the distinction OF
having surpassed the recent popular dis
turbances in Norfolk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14

The prospective commissioner of pensions
need not expect to keep the good will of the
G. A r. with mere poetry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14

Iowa has increased the salary of it's gov
ernor. The ideas Of Iowa as to politics are
becoming more and more modern
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14

Mr.. Elkin Is victim of Mr.. Quay's habit
of not allowing personal friendships to in
terfere with business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14

Silk and Grass Linens are ultra fashionable
now that semi-transparent fabrics are the vogue
All the new styles are represented at above quot
ed prices. Especial attention is asked to the
silkstriped and hemstitched effects at 4oc-posi-
lively worth 75c per yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14

The time may come when America may
be able to prevent war by cutting off the
supply Of mules.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14

Minister WI Is losing time. He has not
yet announced his admiration for the game
of ping pong
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
Will It Come to ThisP

o,you are going to embark on an official
career at Washington"
Il am
What is your speciality; prose or
poetry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14

Cecil Rhodes funeral procession was five
miles lorg. The statistician spares no SUBJ
ject, however solemn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
The Discouraged Mathematician

Oh, figures are too hard for me
I'll never try again.
l play the horses 49,
They finish S-9-10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14

OAC yard for best Of 90
inch Gre IN Wool
Serge, the quality being gen
orally rerailed at SIS. Very
latest for skirts. Second floor.
SSH 1 O yard for 54-inch
All-woOl c anv
Cloth, best Cheviot and Iaus-
dOwne. These are the very
best of cream wool fabrics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
Fire Department Needs Demonstrated.

The isthmian canal project is now wait
ing 10 catch its breath once more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14
Lincoln Anniversary.
New York World

Thirty-seven years ago today Wilkes
Booth fired the shot that turned back 10
tears q nation Just reawakening to smiles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-14

TIn order to avoid delays on ac-
count of personal absence, letters TO
THE STAR should not be addressed
10 any Individual connected with the
Office. but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business DEPART
mcnts. according to tenor or purpose.