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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06
The Affable Persuader.

There's a man to whom I owe a certain
measure of my woe;
And yet l would not spare him from this
earth.
He stands behind the counter when a-pur-
chasing I go
And soothes my trepidation with his
r mirth.
He makes me quite forget the small annoy
ances of life,
Such as questions of material and style.
'Twere vain to contradict him. One would
never think of strife.
With the man who always wears win
ming smile.
He weaves spell hypnotic when he MUIR
murs "How-dy-do?"
your name.
When you're suffering intensely from an
ill-adjusted shoe
His arguments are what you have to
blame.
When your family is laughing at your gar
ments badly made,
Although you scorn suspicion for awhile,
You finally admit your confidence has been
betrayed
By the man who always wears winning
smile
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06

inspire every Washingtonian to determine
to take the utmost care OF the trees within
his range Of observation. TIE trunks should
be protected from the bites OF horses and
the foliage spared from the ravages Of
worms. The slender cocoons hanging from
the branches by a tough weave OF fbers
contain thousands Of eggs which later will
hatch into caterpillars. An hours work
with stepladder and scissors viii bring down
all that may be found in any moderate
sized shade tree and when they are plunged
into boiling water there will be perceptt-
bic loss in the insect world and the tree
thus treated will show the good results OF
the care later in the season in its compare
tive immunity from the leaf-eaters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06
The Presidents Industry.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
AS the present series of presidential
speeches broadens and grows in print, won-
der increases at the marvellous industry
manifested in the undertaking; for these
important utterances on SO many and such
various themes of public interest must have
been maturely considered. perfected as to
thought and argument, and even polished in
tive leisure but during the stress of a ses-
sion of Congress that crowded Mr. Roose-
velt's hours with exactins duties and un-
avoidable cares.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06
A Watersouuet
From the Louisville Courier-Journal.

Is the democratic party to be crushed be-
tween an upper and a neither milestone, Mr..
Bryan the one, Mr.. Cleveland the other.
each claiming to be the only genuine, orig
inal Moses? That is the effect of Mr. Cleve-
lands sudden interest in democracy. He is
the merest foil for Mr.. Bryan-that and that
only-and to those who are familiar with
his character and his performances he is
equally Objectionable as a claimant and a
counselor. The party wants no more OF
him. He has had his day. SO has Mr.. Bry-
an. If we must have them. string them to-
gether, throw them across a line and let
them fight it out to their hearts content.
Then perhaps the rest Of us can go to work
and harmonic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06
A Safe Rule.
From the Montreal Star,

No community Is immune from the bland
ishments of the "get-rich-quick' swind-
lers. Canadians fall victims to the impos
sible but alluring promises of these harpies
who feast on the weak and inexperienced.
just as easily as the people of the American
republic. A good rule for the average man
is to button his pocket up tight when the
insinuating stranger comes to him with the
story that. IL he will only let the said
stranger hold his money for little while.
he will get it back doubled or quadrupled.
And 1t IS just good rule when the In
sinuating stranger approaches one through
the post Office as on the street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06
Special Value, $3.50 Each.
Dainty Books for Easter Gifts.

always appropriate and acceptable gifts We show
large and varied of books nearly all depart
literature brought here with the particular thought of
gifts Works special bindings white and gold purple and
other hues CLOTH leather calf velum levant parchment
specially odd designs that will not fail to appeal
those who wish something unique
Books suggested appropriate gift books An
books displayed the of Book Depart
will aid you in making selection
Baem
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06
SHOOTING STARS.
The Doubt in His Mind.

'You are sure that the combination you
mentioned deserves to be classed among
the good trusts?"
mot a doubt of it," answered Senator
Sorghum. lone of the most liberal 1 ever
worked for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06

Easter Display of Baby Clothes,
Presenting Paris and American Novelties i'm Infants
and Little Children's Outfittings. Also Women's
Paris Lingerie, Paris Corsets, Matinees, Matinee
Suits, Tea Gowns, Kimomas, Kimona Jackets, Superb
Paris Hand Wrought Bridal Trcusseaux, etc.
Offering Rich White Taffeta Silk Petticoats
At $3.50 Each. Regular Price, $3.50.
Thiu Eleyntht
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06
Holland
Rose Bushes

Are the hardest and choicest of any
rose bushes grown.
Each succeeding spring thousands
await the advent of these sturdy,
two-year-old rose bushes which we
import from Holland. Already most
of this years plants have been dis
tributed, and it's time the bushes
were set out. The last lot of them
we shall have this season is on sale.
I5c. each, for 2sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06
Warning to Tillman.

From the Philadelphia Press
Senator Clarke Of Arkansas, who has
been pummeling congressman on the
streets of Little Rock. evidently has SO
much pugilistic talent that he does not feel
it necessary to keep 1t all for use In the
United States Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06

The enmity between the coffee interests
and the sugar monopoly gives the con-
sumer ray of hope But his gloom will
be deepened by the schedule of prices
when reconciliation occurs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06

Minister Cheng is not making the mis-
take of looking this country over and de-
tecting at the first glance points of m
ferioTity to China.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06
Appreciative.

Haven't you any regard for the law?''
Sure" answered Meandering Mike. IT
have de highest regard fur de law. I kin
never fergit de many obligations I am I'M
der to de law fur board an lodgin'.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06

The newspaper boycott against Mr.. Jones
of Toledo probably comes too late. 1t looks
as If he had already enjoyed enough adj
vertising to last him decade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06

When there is an important election on
hand Mr.. Hanna can usually be depended
on to cease standing pat and take ad-
vantage of all the legitimate possibilities
M the pau,o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06
A Narrow Escape.

you seem to have a great liking for
large words?''
well. suh." answered Mr. Erastus Pink
ley, II once knowed a man whose life were
saved by bid word. He done tole me dat
1 prevaricated an by de time foun' out
what dat word meant it were too late fob
me to let on how mad 1 was"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06
Gift Things for Easter.

Easter is almost as generally OBJ
served as Christmas, and the inter
change of gifts among grown folks
and the giving of gifts to the chill
dren is more thought of each year.
Hundreds of articles in novel and
unique forms are here-appropri-
ately designed objects, expensive
and inexpensive, that can be bought
for a trife. An Easter influence
through and around them ALL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06

OF course Adihiral Won Diederichs is
ready at any time to testify that Admiral
Dewey is extremely blunt and inconsider-
ate in his remarks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06
$500 to $4,000 Each.
Rich Silk Coats.

elegant Silk Coats in the latest modes of cut make and
garntue wraps par excellence for the spring. especially
when changeabe weather brings days that require light
Bouse Carlos Louis and Long Cloaks fashionable
and all in superb collection de
The trimmings elaborate than Many
sirred and plated white silk with black,
lining Charming for street and travelling
quality of Black Peau de Sole is made into stylish
skirted bose Jacket
lined
Special Value, $3.50 Each.
New
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06
Decency.
From the Boston Herald.

Washington will henceforth fine expeetor-
ators on the sidewalks. too. This may be
said to be national deliverance, as Wash
ington Is governed by Congress. This
movement for decency's sake has evidently
emerged from the stage OF ridicule. through
which about all great reforms have TO pass
at first.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06

Ohio will elect large number of mayors
today. all Of whom will expect to become
governors and eventually Presidents of the
United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06
Plants. Shrubs and Trees

From a local nurseryman who
understands the culture of these for
the Washington climate. They are
first quality plants and are offered
at the lowest possible prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06

Hetty Green cannot understand why
money should not bring immunity from q
dog tax. as we'll as other luxuries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06

Current literature is somewhat hampered
by the difficulty in discovering anything
startling or romantic in the career of the
average captain of industry"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06
Woodward & IOtRnrOD,
York-WAsIINGTON-
ter CardsBo ies Novelties Vain FoorN
Refined Millinery for Easter and Now.
(Parisian and AmericanC

display nothing OF Parsion millinery
creatons-ashions
nnllners have used these models inspiration
nzed them. them o ocalta
have
Millinery
graceful lines adapting themselves
delightful collection of Trimmed Hats for girls and children we'll
Special models
At $1,000, $1,000 and $500.
We showing beautiful Trimmed Hats fresh from
work
At $500, So 90 and So. 90.
of materials and klful designing
children all the latest and beaut
full
Millinery
riety
having suggest
ysahmS dhmrrn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06

Terry McGovern is at least enough of a
fighter to uphold the tragic traditions of
the stage, and. should occasion arise, chas-
tise his own supers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06
A Difficulty.

Bad trusts shall die,
While good get rich
But who shall tell US
Which is which?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06

Mr. Bryan does not seek harmony 1t is
becoming little difficult to determine pre-
cisely what Mr.. Bryan does want.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06

1t is rumored that Mr.. Schwab intends to
resign from the presidency of the steel
trust. Probably his resignation, If offered
at all. will be drawn up after Mr.. Castro's
model
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06

The only chance the. Sultan Of Turkey
has of impressng the Importance of his
position is to make himself automatically
disagreeable now and then
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06
Correct Footwear
for Women ~
(For Spring and Summe

(For Spring and Summary
Oxfords, of course, predominant.
And this season there are numerous
new styles and shapes to add to the
daintiness and neatness of the femi-
nine foot. -: - '.c>4 =
Our stock is composed of only
the best i'll styles, shapes, feathers,
workmanship and neatness-shoes
that fit; especially at the heel, where
perfect fit is most desired, but gen.
orally lacking.
Recent arrivals include
Several lines Of Women's W. king oxfords in
box calf skin. wax calf skin, l. ick Russia calf,
patent calf and patent kid. made the very lat
est, up-to-date lasts and finished IL most excel
lent manner. combining neatness, elegance, we'll
hitting and weil-wearing qualities. The best Ok
fords obtainable at the several prices.
$3.50, $500, $3.50, $500 & $500 pair
Special attention is called to line Of Women
Butcher OxfOrds. In black Russia calf. with welt
soles, made by Laird, SchOber & Co. Very stylish
and perfect fitting
$500 pair.
Third floor Tenth ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06

1t would be disappointing to believe that
Christian missionaries are being used as
pawns in the European game Of politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06

Mr.. Adlai Stevenson has better luck than
most retired statesmen in being able to
make speeches without jeopardizing har-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06

The New .sGibson" Plates.
We have on sale the new Glib
son" Plates, which are made by the
famous Doulton Pottery of Eng
land, and decorated in twenty-four
different Gibson pictures. An ideal
Easter gift.
Special price, soc. each.
China Dept, Fifth floor. New bldg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06
Not Nice.

From the Chicago Post.
Those Nice automobile races have been
declared off because they were almost
everything else.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06

There Is no curtailment this spring of
the fruit crops customary opportunities to
fail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06
A Severe Summary.

HE is highly accomplished linguist.'
YES" answered Miss Cayenne; ''he Is
one of those people who know a great many
languages and nothing worth saying in any
of them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06

Cincinnati. once saluted as the Paris of
America. is now claimed by Cleveland AZ
a subuHb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06
$500 each.

The VIEWPOINT made Of English silks. with
handsome handles of pompic, carved dog heads and
large French gray silver knobs.
5000, $3.50, 5000 and $1,000 each.
Main floor, opposite Mems Dept.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06
The ssNewpoft" Umbrella

The latest Umbrella for rain or sun,
is entirely new and not to be found
in Washington outside of our store.
The Newport is really fash
ionable Umbrella for fashionable
people, and is unique in style, COM
bining individuality and good taste.
The NEWPORT made of soft twill silk with
wide selyage-red. green, brown, navy and black.
$500 each.
The 'NEWPORT.' made Of heavy imported Le
vantine silk. in black and rich shades Of red. navy
blue. green brown and royal blue Suitable for
RAIN, with imported partridge, furze and heavy
white ash handles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06

The Easter hat. toque or bonnet, II
net already chosen, must necessarily
be selected this week But 80 ample
Is the provision made for the current
season that a stylish and becoming
one may be found with ease and
pleasure in the manifold array Of the
green and oak salon. There are hats
from across the Atlantic, displaying
the artistic taste Of Paris, and Amer
lean creations, here evolved, that
compare favorably with the best from
abroad.
The Gainsborough is as picturesque
with the low crown Of the present Pc
riod as the high one seen in the old
English portraits. The shepherdess
is charming with a touch OF rural
grace. The turban comes in new
form and every shape has some
unique feature.
Straws are more varied and beauti-
full than ever-satin straws, lace
straws and novel straws in Giengary
plaid, besides other new effects in
braids.
Flowers and foliage were never
more abundant, nor truer to nature,
and fruits, which are now so popular
as trimming, abound In great vari-
cites.
Flowers, foliage and fruits in cases,
as well as on headwelr, are shown in
great profusion In the millinery salon.
Winsome hats are here for winsome
m n 70 dofn mt
little girls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06

A very handsome and smart Wolfe
Dress is made blouse style, with
small broad skirt at back of blouse;
all-silk lined and strapped with
bands of peau de sole and finished
with steel button ornaments-black
and blue. A very special value.
$500. Regularly $45.OO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06
Women's Ready=to=Wear Gowns
For Early Spring and Easter.

comprehensive of rich and beautiful dresses
ready put right and wear.
We show scores styles absolutely exclusive styles Of
which we buy only and do duplicate Some
Amcanzed notifications of the latest
productions of the European Most the cloths
foreign notb the cloth counters
We believe Hgclass Taomade Suits is second
to none country in workmanship and finish all that
woman of taste The styles and of materials
renders it asy to make selection individual The
range of Our Talor-made Cloth Suits is
$500 to $9O.OO
We select two STYLES particularly well
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06
Separate Dress Skirts.

showing elegant of Dress Skirts consisting
of silks splendid variety of styles and trimmings and
materials charming collection all with silk drop skirts
plain taormade effects while others are most elaborate
creations. Prices range from
$500 to $4,000 Each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06

Atwood Cheviot Suits, all-silk
lined; skirt has a black taffeta silk
drop skirt and the blouse is lined
with white taffeta; the white taffeta
roll is trimmed with light blue and
black braid cuffs and neck are trim
med the same way-an exceptional
value at
$4,000. Regularly S48.OO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06
AT $500.

Atwood fine quality Tan Covert
Jackets, with seams Tapped and twice
stitched; silk satin lined; fiat back
style; light weight; "a inches long
all sizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06
Smart Tan Jackets.

It has could do keep the sizes in
Tan Jackets, so great has been the demand.
The values undoubtedly the best procurabe.
We pleased full line of stock present
and mention two especially popular numbers:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-06

At $1,000.
Atwood fine quality Tan Covert
Jackets, with all seams Tapped and
twice stitched; fine silk satin lining
made fiat back in short jaunty
style; all sizes.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-22

knots picked out with black coin
spots.
Furs and muffs are adopted to styles
that are more ornamental than use
full. Nevertheless they are charming
A very effective set was combined OF
chiffon, gray squirrel and ermine The
pelerine was formed of almost square
tabs of the gray squirrel, the tabs be-
ing edged with ruches and ruff1es OF
chiffon in the most delicate shade of
smoke gray. An ermine tail was posed
with striking effect on each tab, stand
ing out like stroke of India ink
against the silver background of the
skin.
The muff was simply mass of chif-
fon ruffles and ruches with the squir-
rel skins and ermine tails introduced
where they would give most effect
This set was to be worn with round
sailor hat of smoke-gray felt, edged
with chenille, single plume, also
smoke colored, being posed fatty
across the crown, the tip falling over
the brim.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-22

honey-combed pattern, which is laid
upon a foundation of white satin 20
form cape. Rose pink satin, veined
and gathered into leaf shape, is ap-
piled at border around the cape, and
falls in full, fluffy ends almost to the
knee. There is very little warmth in
this, but it makes dressy accessory
to a coat or evening wrap, and when
the wrap is removed, the pretty peler-
inc is expected to be retained for or
namental purposes. Indeed, at many
functions these airy fairy nothings
are worn during the entire evening.
I noticed at an afternoon reception
very smart stole of white mousseline
worn by an exquisitely gowned wo
man, who said in moment of conf
dence that the stole was made by her
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-22

own hands from a cast-off party
dress of former season. The nous
seine was pleated and button-holed
at the edges with black chenille to
form thick ruching for the neck. The
succeeding frills were treated in the
same fashion, the outer one being
edged with white satin ribbon, to
which a double ruff1e of black lace
over white was quilted The fronts
were formed of successive frills OF
mousseline with embroidered coin
spots in black and white Little knots
of turquoise velvet were added here
and there to give the necessary touch
of color. The hat, which was also
homemade from a Paris model, was
Jared and denied shape of turquoise
velvet, trimmed only with white satin
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-22
Early u1inter's Charming Fashions =

purely decorative effects with the
semi-summer frocks of winter resorts
as far south as Florida.
The lighter toned furs, such as
chinchilla, errnine and that delicate
French Importation known as gray
squirrel, all of which combine in love-
ly effect with lace and chiffon, are
used in preference even to the richest
of sables and Russian skins. AS a
matter of fact one hardly feels in
clined to cut these priceless heir
looms into the fantastic forms de-
manded by the pelerine and stole OF
to-day.
Any woman with a few yards OF
lace and chenille fringe can convert
her great-grandmother's old fur tip
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-22

capes are gathered, one above the
other, the deepest point of each
being in the back over the arm and
front. A narrow quilting of white
satin ribbon edges each little cape,
and long stole ends hang from pen
dant cord ornaments at the throat.
This mode1'is strictly for the street.
The materials, of course, can be
varied, and if one is an adept at en-
broidery the velvet can be replaced by
silk or satin, and frightened and en-
riched by sprays of flowers or foliage.
In this case it would be sufficiently
handsome for calling or for an after
noon tea.
AS contrast, fluffy and airy de-
sign for evening wear is white chif-
fon handsomely shocked in wide
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-22

pet into thing of up-to-date beauty
and elegance.
Fur, however, issmerely a detail in
the construction of the new pelerine
and stole. AS they are worn for every
possible occasion, for the street, the
carriage, the afternoon call and the
theatre, and as their one necessity is
to look dressy and to give finishing
touch to the toilette, they can be made
OF almost any material, from velvet
and figured silks to embroidered
crepes and painted chiffon. 1t is all
matter of taste and selection, and
ones pocltetbook.
Quite a novel idea is smart peler-
inc in black panne velvet decorated
with Irish crochet. To the shallow
yoke shaped collar two little pointed
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-22

huge, all-over wraps that transformed
the most graceful woman into a sort
Of polar bear, and were accompanied
by cumbersome muff that was not
unlike cub.
Pelerines, stoles and charming fan
tastes combined of lace, fringes, chif-
ions and furs, the latter as an acces,
sorry, are the fashion of the early win
ter. Indeed, the recent fad in fur
neckgear is to contrive them SO
daintily and with SO much airy ele-
gance that they are actually worn for
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-22


winter
has arrived, &C
cording to the
C a | e II d a r, one
hears little and
sees even less of
furs in the old
fashioned sense of