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Evening star., 1902-03-19
Decorated Umbrella Jars.

We offer three lots of Decorated
Umbrella Jars at much less than
regular prices.
Each S1'"cn Brown ana Cod Umbrella Jars $Ioo
Each 2,'nen Glazed ware Umbrella Jars $Io5
a4-ineh rokanabl Umbrella Jars. Each. $295
Other one-of- IA kind STYLES up to S1o 90
Evening star., 1902-03-19
Easter Toys,
Dolls and Cannes.

The little people will be expectant
of Easter presents. We have re-
ceived full line of Easter novelties.
such as Chickens, Rabbits, Ele-
plants. and many other things TO
give them a joyous Easter.
Our new stock of Easter Dolls is
on sale.
In our Toy Department may be
found complete line OF Games for
old and young.
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His Impression.

What do you think Of this educational
test of voter?'
well. suh,' answered Mr.. Erastus Pink
ly de white gemman whah l works has
lib airy. an jedgin by de pictures in some
er dem books. some er de folks what kin
read an write orter be mo- ashame deir-
SETS dan dem what can't"
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Delicate Differentiation.

1T has been intimated that you think
great deal of your money" said the can
did adviser"
THAT is a libel" said Senator Sorghum.
Il don't think much Of my money I'm will
ing to let 1t be quiet. 1t Is the money that
fsn't mine and that hope to get that keeps
me thinking" .
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The Pension Bureau.

Ir the matter of an early change in The
commissionership of pensions the public
need concern itself only with the promo
ton that will come to an accomplished and
d. erying official
Mr.. Evans has proved himself to be man
of the highest competency and courage. Mr..
Mckinley, who was an excellent judge Of
E,cn. made no better selection during his
whole time III the White House, and it is Il
shining feature of his record as President
that he stoutiy resisted every effort of the
enemies of Mr.. Evans to embarrass thr
proper administration of the pension office.
Service in Congress and in the office of
first assistant postmaster general had fitte.!
Mr.. Evans for responsible executive duties
and those h assumed in taking charge Of
lis present post he has discharged with
fidelity and unusual success. To whatever
place Mr.. Roosevelt may assign him he will
carry qualities that will insure success
tier. also. and as well the good wishes Of
host OF friends.
The new commissioner has not been
chosen. The President it is reported wants
the best man avdilable for the place The
country will wish him well of his effort 10
secure the right man. 1t is q most difficult
office to fill and never more 50 than now
will De most likely to renew their program
when his successor qualities. Their pur-
pose is plain ana their energy untiring
Eut may believe that the man Mr.
Roosevelt selects to guard the interests of
both the veterans and the government in a
post Of such responsibility will be equal to the
emergency and TO the necessity of holding
the bureau up to its present level of char
acter and efficiency. Amy step backward
would be unfortunate for him as for the
interests intrusted to his management
The veterans have from the outset beea
well cared for by the government. and no
President or party would think of changing
that policy. But the warfare that has been
waged on more than one commissioner OF
pensions has not been in behalf of the vet
Grams so much In that of men who had
their own ends N view. For that reason
the warfare failed. and for the same re;t.
son the warfare. ii renewed with the SAM.
erds in view. will fail again.
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Since quoting poetry has become the
thing in the Capitol. Mr.. Tiilman should. as
an evidence of good faith. contribute to
the Record that little memory gem begin
ming, "Speak gently: 1t Is better far to rule
by love than fear"
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Reciprocity With Cuba.

The result Of last nights republican cau-
Gus is praiseworthy on two grounds
cuba is to have fair start as an in
dependent power. She is entitled to it by
every consideration of honest dealing and
SOUND business principles. Her trade ~
properly with u.s. We have. indeed. almost
made it II, n,cessary that she look here for
profitable markets. 1t is our duty, there
fore. to arrange our tariff schedules so as
to bring her into close commercial rela-
tions with US She of course Is entirely
willing to admit us to the advantages of
he- markets. They may not be so very
great at present. but they are certain to
improve rapidly. We may be sure that in
a short time reciprocity treaty. drafted
Or conservative lines. will fully justify it
self. Moreover we shall then have dis
charged our fun duty toward a people
whose condition under Spain moved us to
Intervention in their behalf. and for whose
welfare in doing that we made ourselves In
Il large measure responsible.
In the second place the matter is settled
by the party responsible for legislation.
This is a government by parties. and the
party successful at the polls should always
have the courage of its opportunities and
be faithful to it's Instructions That the
present Congress was virtually instructed
when chosen to settle upon terms of justice
and generosity with Cuba admits of no
doubt. Those instructions will be obeyed.
Had they been violated. and especially with
the aid of the louisiana democrats. who
would then have turned and assisted in
eiscting a democratic House on an issue of
republican injustice to Cuba. both foolish
and an unworthy act would have been COM
mitted. The matter was for the republicans
themselves to decide, and in doing thai,
and in arriving at the right decision. they
have acquitted themselves well.
Heartbnrnings are hardly in order. No
American interests are marked for deStruc-
ton. AL on the other hand, should bene-
fit. The sugar beet will continue to grow.
ana To be ground at a profit. Why not?
Those the most interested in it. and as one
might suppose the best advised as to its
needs record as admitting that
cut of - per cent sugar duties would
not injtre their investments. AS that is
the cut ordered, why should we hear any
thing further in the way of complaint from
that quarter? No cut at all would have
suited them better, but why should cut
which will leave them still with good field
for operations make them inconsolabiec
Evening star., 1902-03-19
China Egg Cup Special.

We offer fifty dozen German
China Combination Egg Holder and
Cup, in plain white and blue and
white design, at
sc. each.
Also one lot of Limoges China
Egg Cups, in dainty pink design, at
I5c. each.
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Quiet About the Equator.

From the Galveston News.
new president Of Brazil has been
elected, and without any revolution. The
people Of that part of the world are indeed
becoming uninteresting to their fellows.
when they permit an election to go by
without civil war as an attendant
Evening star., 1902-03-19
SHOOTING STARS.
A Promise With Limitations.

Charley. dear" said young Mrs. Torkins.
Il want you to promise that you will not
lose any more money on horse races
Il won't bet a cent"
Now that's just sheer contrariness. You
know il you don't bet you can't win"
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A Good Example.

From the Chicago News.
St. Louis Is doing something original in
having it's rich boodlers indicted. Other
cities please copy.
Evening star., 1902-03-19

No American should be small enough to
speak slightingly of Prince Henry simply
because he happened to be overlooked In
the sleeve button and cigarette case distri-
button.
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Potomac water is gradually clearing up.
It will be some time. however. before there
will cease to be a popular disposition to
draw the color line in favor Of the filtered
article
Evening star., 1902-03-19

Iowa has defeated a Womans suffrage
project. Iowa is getting along well enough
in politics without attempting innovations.
Evening star., 1902-03-19

Mr.. Hanna might be regarded as very
promising presidential candidate if he could
be persuaded to manage his own campaign.
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Any rumors to the enect that Secretary
Wilson is To resign would inspire universal
doubt The agricultural season is only just
pper,inp
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SC. to 25c.

The Designer is Ioc. a copy.
The Fashion Sheet is free for the
asking-will be mailed to out-of-
town patrons on request.
Pattern Dept-First floor. Eleventh st.
Evening star., 1902-03-19

In any encounter between the interstate
commerce commission and the railroad the
betting odds will not be overwhelmingly in
favor of the commission.
Evening star., 1902-03-19

March Is endeavoring to live up to the
meanest things that its detractors have
managed to say about it.
Evening star., 1902-03-19

Lord Kitchener has considerable ad-
vantage in the fact that he can afford to
hold on 10 his prisoners.
Evening star., 1902-03-19

Rattan Couches. raised head, brsss-capped cor
ners, six legs well braced
800 each.
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Cuba will doubt be willing to give up
bull fighting and lotteries If this country
will undertake to meet 1t on a neighborly
footing in connection with tariff.
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There are people who still insist on Won
dering whether the war in the Philippines
is going out like lamb a lion.
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The kaiser kissed Prince Henry when he
reached home. The hero of the hour can
not hope to escape public osculation.
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A Reasonable Dem,

The Prince unto the Kaiser said,
I've had royal time. you see."
But for this tiercely aching head,
You'll have to raise my salary"
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The iSthmian canal should not bother
tht railway magnatcs. They are rich
81 "ngh to buy an abundance of steamship
pr Sperty II 1t turns out to be 4 better pay
iEg Investment.
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Kansas Troubles.

From the Toledo Blade.
Web Davis Is going to lecture In Kan
sas. Poor, bleeding Kansas!
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If Mr.. Bryan can make himself the topic
Of a sufficient number of sarcasms, there
will be no danger of his being forgotten be-
tween this and 1901
Evening star., 1902-03-19
Clear GLASS Easter Vases

Clear GLASS Easter Vases
We are showing a large line of
new Clear Glass Vases, for Easter
flowers, and call especial attention to
the following:
New S-inch Clear Glass Vases. Each. lOS.
New 10-nch Clear Glass Vases. Each. 80. IoS.
New Violet Vases. Each. h........... 1OS-
New 12inch Clear Glass Vases. Each 49,. 2SC.
New 14-inch Clear Glass Vases Each So.
New 1s-incb Clear Glass Vases. Each. 75c.
New concb Clear Glass Vases Each $I.25
Evening star., 1902-03-19

Solid Oak Book Cases. paneied back four ad-
Unstable shelves, brass rod and rings
$3.50 each.
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Woodward & L.OthrOp.
New -WAsHINGTON-Paris
Cards, Booklets Eleventh Street
Easter Opening Hats, Toques

Easter Opening Hats, Toques and Bonnets,
Also
Buckles
rpmeyof of
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$500 each.

Solid Oak and Imitation Mahogany Clothes Trees,
six pegs, strongly made, nicely finished.
6Sc. each. Value, SI.oo.
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Bamboo Corner Chairs.

We have just received a second
shipment OF those neat, useful and
durable Bamboo Corner Chairs, with
solid seat covered with figured mat
ting.
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Easter
Costumes

The Standard Paper. Patterns for
April show several Easter Costumes
and a variety of Jackets, with and
without peplums. Our lady patrons
will always find something of inter
est in our Paper Pattern Depart
ment. The, Standard Patterns are
seam-al1owing and absolutely re-
liable.
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Not Booming Others

From the Philadelphia Press.
Mr.. Bryan is not wasting the shining
hours by booming anybody else for the
democratic nomination In 1904.
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90. Value Sa.z5.

Solid Oak Chineners, ~ inches wide. golden oak
nnlsn solid pests partled ends five large drawers,
solid pulls, drawers all dove tailed and othly
finished. ornamental back piece. lock caca
drawer-a splendid value.
81,
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Paderewski regards Kubelik fiddler
and Kubelik thinks that Paderewski is q
mere piano player.
Evening star., 1902-03-19

Large. Roomy Rattan Rockers. full roll body.
rattan seat.
$500 each.
Evening star., 1902-03-19
Robins Toes Cold.

From the Chicago Record- Herald.
Anyone who has q quick cure for frosted
toes may find a custoaer by calling on the
early robin.
Evening star., 1902-03-19

IyIn order to avoid delays ON ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not he addressed
to any individual connected with the
Office. but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Depart
ments, according to tenor or purpose.
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II will be some time before any senator
again ventures to coEdense ''meiidacity :
into a word of one syllable
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solid Oak Jardniere Stands. round shane. lower
shelf, well made.
SIPS each.
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5000 each.

Solid Oak Chfoniers. 33 inches wide golden oak
finish. solid posts paneled ends five large drawers
lock on each drawer. solid pulls. drawers all dove,
tailed and smoothly finished l2xlS inch bevel plate
mirror.
$500 each.
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Sale of Silk Pettic0ats
A Third Under REGULAR Price.

lot e dozen alp, Women TaAea Silk Petcoats pur-
chased special price Plain black and the desirable coors made
with umbrella hounce tucked and edged with knife plating
$3.50 Each. Regular Price, $3.50.
Seendfo g
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fIaHf=Ga1l0m Pitchers.

We offer thirty dozen Half-gallon
Water Pitchers, in assorted styles
and decorations, both in decorated
stoneware and in gold-trimmed and
stippled effects.
25c. each
A special value.
Fifth floor.
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$3.50 each.

Rattan Turkish Chairs. roll sides. cane
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-23
He MY CLAYS RoorA q

the Calverts The white marble tombs
of George Calvert and his wife, glisten
in the sun. In this little cemetery. also.
are the graves of four Calvert children
who died in infancy
Immense Stable.
To the east nearly a quarter of mile
away, can be seen the large octagonaI
barn, connected with the house by drive
way bordered with tall hedges of Usage
orange. The stable contains stalls for
more than a hundred horses, for in the
days of the fox chase country gentlemen
had need of such accommodations.
Originally, the cupola contained a bell,
which was present to George Calvert
from friends in Rome. and he had the
sweet-toned metal especially blessed by
the Pope. A short time ago. however,
Mrs. Gordan presented this valuable relic
to Georgetown University.
The old mansion. is now in the midst of
a thriving suburb of Washington. and
must eventually give place to more mod
ern buildings. It's purchase and preserva-
ton is a subject worthy of the attention
Of some historical society
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-23

seventy-iive francs pound to five hum
Ired francs a pound.
''Pompadour effects are still the fashion
parted on one side, with one wave on
Inc forehead, called marcel ondulation.'
only talented artists can do well the
present fashion of wearing the hair: 1t
is inclined to be low. which requires a
heavy. long suit of hair, and is rather
yod for the sale of lcng braids and curis.
such fashion requires every woman to
wear some false hair.
Gray hair is the most expensive. Au-
burn to bright red are the most desired
and fashionable colors. No, there is no
nance for powdered hair 10 come again
INTO fashion: ladies' care too much for
cleanliness. and having their hair washed
and brushed, and kept healthy with plenty
IF fresh air blowing through il, which
would not be possible with powder"
The trade in artificial hair. pretty eX-
ensive one. as may be imagined from the
prevailing fashion. presents some anus
ing features. Thus" said the hair dress
II himself the sisters in the converts,
who are Obliged by the rules of their or
der to crop their hair close sell it in large
Quantities. and. of course, by the pound.
The dealer strikes a bargain in such in
lance with the sGperieur, and sometimes
wakes wroth to find that he has paid for
! considerable weight of twine with which
he hair is closely tied
There is considerable competition
among the hair dealers, all the large
Paris frnis sending their agents to the
Breton villages with supplies of silks.
laces, ribbons. haberdashery, and cheap
ewelry with which to dazzle the eyes OF
Tic poor peasant women and. with the ad-
.ition CT some ready cash. to lure them
ntO diGposing OF their locks. A woman
with really beautiful hair can, owing to
his close competition. often secure con-
siderable sum OF money by disposing of it
to the highest bidder.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-23

have to import the material from Europe
fashionable hairdresser in this city
goes to France every year, at the time
that the fairs are held in the provincial
towns. for the purpose of buying the hair
which he makes into the stylish-lookinS
browning glory OF many woman CT
fashion.
The unfortunate peasant girls who sell
their flowing tresses regard the opera.
ton Of parting with them as matter OF
course The dealer approaches them Of
ten in the street, armed with a big pair
of shears and bag. How much do you
want for your hair?" she asks. Then en-
sues the usual argument rs to the price
which however, is at length settled.
Snap, snap," go the scissors, and ths
luxuriant locks are in the hands of the
hair dealer He puts them in his bag
and goes forth 10 make trades with oths-
wearors of rich and bcuntiful tresses-
Said madame, the wife CT the hair
dresser. who personally attends to many
of the fashionable ladies Washington:
About 1G.0U0 pounds of hair are gathered
every year among the twenty depart
menis CT France. mostly in Auvergne.
Every four CT five years, tbs same girl
has her hair cut; it is counted among
the crops about like wheat, corn, a
grapes.
Converts also furnish fine hair. i
girl taking the veil hiss to part with her
hair, the price. as in other cases, depend
ing on length, colcr. and texture-from
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-23

France is not the only place where
women dispose of their hair. The light
hair comes mostly from Belgium and Ger
many. as does the dark from France and
Italy. There is a Dutch company, the
agents of which make annual visits to the
towns and villages OF Germany, buying the
tresses OF poor women.
In Englnad, also. the trade is carried
on to some extent. y lCdicrous instance
occurring al a metropolitan police court,
was, not long ago, reported in the Eng
lish papers. Ii seems that on this occa-
sion. the court was thronged by num-
Der of poor women, who seemed excited
and uncomfortable. and who whispered
among themselves as to who should be
the spokemwoman to tell the tale which
all evidently desired should be told
At length one of them, with a man
ner half ashamed. told the magistrate that
one Thomas Rushton. barber called ar
her poor abode one day and asked polite
ly to look at her hair. Whether she
guessed his eTrand is not clear, hut shs
took on her cap at his bidding. He pro-
fessed TO be in raptures at the beauty
of her hair, and offered her a guinea for
it. Being in straitened circumstances
she accepted the offer. The rogue at once
took out his scissors and cut Off the whole
of her hair.
See. your Worship said she. what he
has done His worship did see and found
that there were only little stumps OF hair
left like pigs bristies. The fellow put
her hair in his hat. put the hat on his
head. and ran of without giving her q
single coin. All the other women in court
had been defrauded of their hair in
similar way. and probably all on the same
day-for the rogue could not afford to
wait until the exploit got wind. The poor
women declared that they had been rem
dered quite misera Bile when they came to
show their husbands their cropped heads
which may we'll be ina gined.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-23

solid English oak warped and white with
mold The window panes were cracked
and broken, the frames in some cases
containing not a single glass. Through
these gaping openings glimpse of the
gloomy interior was obtainsble.
Covered With Dust.
Inside, the same conditions prevailed
The floors and old mahogany furniture
were covered with gray mantle of dust,
which rose in clouds at every step of
the occasional visitor the noise of whose
football echoed down the long halls and
through the innumerable deserted rooms
in way that seemed little short of desc
Grafton.
Now. however, all is changed, and, I'M
der the careful eye of Mrs Gordan, the
place has been restored to much of its
original grandeur.
Exact Age Unknown.
Statements vary as to the exact age
of the building but the best authority
places the date of its construction be-
tween the years OF 1870 and 1895. the lat
ter being, no doubt. more nearly correct
Henry Sitter, an exiled architect from Ant
wept, built the house for his own use, on
land granted to him by George III.
Neither trouble nor expense was spared
TO beautify the building; carvers and dec
orators were brought from Europe, and
large quantity OF the material itself was
imported from England. In conveying the
latter TO Riversdale, II was necessary to
haul it on ox carts from St. Marys City,
Md, a distance of 1l2 miles.
At the death of the old architect the
house came into the possession of George
Calvert. who had married Rosalie Eu-
genia Sitter, the heiress to the estate 1t
the property OF their descend
ants until the latter part of the nine
teenth century, when it was purchased by
the Riversdale Land Company from whom
is was in turn bought by Mrs. Gordan.
The house is OF two stories, with a low
wing at either end, in the general plan of
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-23

with dust and laced across with innumer-
able cobwebs. leads to that place of mys-
terry and shadow-the garrett. Here, piled
high on every side, are trunks and boxes
of all descriptions, filled with papers and
clothing OF the last century.
few of the chests, which were broken
open during the time when the house was
unoecupied by those who sought to learn
their secrets, lie about, empty and gap
ing; but a much larger number, bound
with bands of brass and iron. still possess
their treasures.
A Secret Chamber.
At one side in the floor of the big gar
ret room. a neatly concealed trap-door
gives access TO secret chamber between
the flooring and the ceiling of the room
below, which is somewhat lower than
those of the adjoining rooms.
From the eupola. which serves to light
the garrett, there is an excellent view Of
the surrounding country; the thin sill
very thread of the Anacostia River, the
chimneys and housetops of historic
Bladensburg and nearer, on a little hill
to the west. the family burying ground of