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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09
The Lazy Time.

Oh the laziness is creeping where the violets
are sleeping,
And the sunshine glistens lightly on the
stream,
der of the liver
When the south wind wakes the crocus
from its dream.
When the green is softly glinting like the
whisper of a tinting
And there's music in the rhythm of the
rain,
It's the lazy ha.y season, built for rhyme
and not for reason,
And we're glad to nave it with US once
again.
All, we need no Maypole dancing nor the
CHANGING maids enhancing
To make testiv" such a gentle time as this,
For It's fine to watch the cleaning of the
world with sunlight teeming
And existence is a sweet and priceless
bliss;
There is drowsy satisfaction in this personal
inaction "
While around you nature tolls with might
and main:
There is joy enough in knowing that the
grass and trees are growing
And the lazy time is with US once again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09
Taking Squares in the Triangle.

The adoption by the Senate Yesterday of
an amendment to the post office appropria-
tion bill providing for the purchase of n
site for the repair shop of the postal estab-
hshment is another sign of the movement
toward the acquisition of the whole SOUTH
ern side of the avenue for the governments
USE to which the present drift steadily
tends. The site in question is the SQUARE
immediately south of the post office build
ing itself, and the construction placed there
on will doubtless be confined within the
existing street lines, thus continuing the
rigid block effect already presented by the
tall granite building fronting on the ave-
nue.. This is the least desirable method of
emplacement, all things considered, that
could be adopted. The recent debates in
the Senate on this question of public build
Ing sites have disclosed a strong sentiment
In favor of the acquisition at once of the
whole of the mall-avenue triangle and its
development on a park basis, with the
buildings placed without reference to the
street lines and given appropriate settings
and approaches. If the squares are to be
taken one by one. especially for such build
inss as the postal repair shop, this style
of treatment will be impossible and the
whole triangle will come slowly and most
unsatisfactory into the governments pos
session. costing in the end far more than
IL it were all bought in block and held
for such uses as may later develop The
government would undoubtedly save a mil
lion or more in the cost of sites by such
move and would at the same time secure
the most desirable results in enhancing the
appearance of the capitals greatest street
and in relieving the public parks already
In existence from the threat of building
encroachments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09
Keep Off the Grass.
From the Columbus Dispatch.

There are grown persons who habitually
walk on the grass bordering sidewalks, II
they can by so doing save a step or two.
Thus corners of lawns and strips of green
are soon trampled into hard and grassless
soil. This is particularly true on streets
where fences have been removed to add to
the beauty of the scene Property owners
have no protection against this particular
form of vandalism and they either grow
hardened and careless of appearances or are
kept in a state of constant irritation. Most
of the offending is the result of pure
thoughtlessness and the consuming desire
to reach ones destination quickly. If the
offenders can be brought to think of the
matter even for a moment, they will realize
ure as well as that of the owner OF the
property. A stretch or patch of green is a
thing of beauty for all to enjoy who pass
that way. Why not take a few seconds
from the rush to cultivate the appreciation
of the beautiful and to preserve those
things which minister to delight?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09
Typhoid-Boil the Water.
rom the Philadelphia Inquirer.

You citizens of Philadelphia who take life
easy and find 1t too annoying to boil the
river water which you drink-when will you
take warning? Do not the rapidly growing
typhoid figures impress you? Or don't you
read them?
Spend moment on these: Typhoid cases
reported week before last, 14S; typhoid
cases reported last week, 321; typhoid cases
for the week ending yesterday, 398-the
largest in the history of the city.
And why this epidemic? Simply because
the warning of the health authorities to
boil your drinking water is neglected. The
consequences are frightful. 1t may be your
own turn next. The seeds of typhoid. sown
by the unbolfed water already drunk, may
now be in your system awaiting develop
ment. 1t is an easy matter to boil the
water-much less annoying than lying for
weeks on beds of sickness and paying huge
bills for medical attendance. Far better
put up with the slight trouble than to take
chances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

storage place for unslghtly refuse, and
who does all his housekeeping. so to speak.
within the four walls of his residence, 10
an undesirable tenant Much OF Washing
toms advancement during the past two
decades in respect to its external appear
ance in the warm season has been due to
the increase in the number of home owners.
The greater permanence of the official ten
ure, due in turn to the civil service re-
form, has encouraged thousands of gov
ernment clerks TO buy houses. Practically
all of these take great pride in the outer
appearance of their properties The shift
Ing tenant has to a certain extent caught
this spirit. But there yet remain few of
the old type of Indifferent ones, and these
are the people who are to be addressed di-
rectly by all who work to the end OF Wash
ington's attractiveness.
The question of back yards is quite as
important as that of parkings. The ram
shackle wooden fence is often an ineffec-
tive screen for Accommodations of debris.
Ash barrels. garbage cans, broken furni-
ture. coal boxes. tottering clothes poles,
tin cars. bottles. and other materials clut-
ter hundreds of yards in this city. in the
rear of well-appearfng houses. But year
by year the number is diminishing. The
pride of the householders is aroused and
the trim lawn in front is duplicated in the
rear. fences are kept erect, and often
painted. usually neatly whitewashed.
Clothes poles are made to stand straight,
and all refuse is scrupulously excluded, be-
ing burned or carried off Immediately upon
rejection. or, when necessary. kept inside
Of neat receptacles and often screened by
vine-covered trellises.
The spring beauty of Washington is to-
day chiefly in its trees and its parkings.
Scrupulous care Of the grass space is there
fore one of the first duties of all classes of
the people,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09
SeaSonable
Store Notes,

An exquisite imported 'siip-on" for bride Is
dainty littic garment q white accordion plated
liberty SILK. edged wish inc silk insert AID fin
ishcd with narrow blue ribbon. The fiouncr. which
forms capa-lke effect, Is edged with nar.ow pink
ribbln. while the yoke, If Ininbow silk - the soft
est hues. IS decorated with lace mrdaIllons. a
soft, crushed band and rosctte u blue satin ribbon
forms the charming neck trimming No bridal
trorssenu will be complete without If these de-
lightfuily becoming creations. which shown IN
yario;,s colois and materials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

Great interest is being manifested in the exhi5l-
ton Of kodaks and cameras the fourth flo &.
Parents are realizing that kodak Is great as
sistance in developing artistic traits In child,
as it trains his eye to quickly observe the PIE
turesque possibilities of object, as well AS 20
grasp details Of perspective. etc. We have a com
plcte line Of Photographic supplies in stock to
gether with albums for mounting photographs
Travellers find the Gamers ideal method OF pre-
serving memories Of pleasant trips and favorte
places.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09
No Impeachment Trial This Year.

The postponement of the consideration Of
the Swayne impeachment resolution until
the next session of Congress checks all
further proceedings at this time and closes
The prospect Of Immediately witnessing this
Invocation OF the country's highest judicial
procedure. The presentment of impeach-
ment proceedings to the Senate at tho
short session may lead to complications.
Tho Senate Is a continuing body which
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

The exquisite ready to-sttciin sleeve draper
les of accordion plated chiffon much more
scrviceabe than the sheer rufiies Of organdle and
lawn. These chiffon hcunces are shown al ny
with the lovely Jokes OF mous scllne which
are run elaborate designs of gathered RIB On trim
ming. These creations 10 be worn over silk
waists or simple dresses to which they give a very
grace full finish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09
His Depth.

do you think there is any depth to that
MANI
"Not much" answered Senator Sorghum.
II never knew him to dig any deeper than
81 900 in a campaign in all my life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

comfortable specially designed singers cor
set gives the low bust effect. as well as the
deep hip and long front. The and grace OF
this Sapphire model will especially appeal 10
women who appreciate the value of dep breath na
and the perfection Of poise while sing ns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09
rom the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

FfUIa Inc PauI PfOneer Press.
Land hunger-the lust of dominion rather
than any desire for the betterment Of condi-
tons among It's own people or among those
attacked - has been the passion to which
Russia has sacrificed her own inner deyeI-
opment, and which has kept most of her
people centuries behind othe r nations In the
improvement of their indus. ries and modes
of life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

The student of old-time customs cannot
fail to be impressed with the practical
character of modern civilization when he
notes that this Queen-of-the-May nonsense
is obsolete. The twentieth century girl
carries an umbrella. wears overshoes and
declines to dance except under roof
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09
Same Old Surprise.

Some men never learn by experience.
That's true" answered young Mrs. Tor
kins. Charley is just as much surprised
every time he loses at the races as If 1t had
never happened before
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

Paderewsk will not suffer much by being
barred out of Russia because of his want of
tact in declaring himself still Pole. This
country will provide him with the neces-
stiles of life. and little spending money
besides, whenever he cares to make a tour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09
Not Appendicitis.

When with the stomach ache you moan,
Small boy, let this allay distress.
'Twould cost, If you were fully grown,
A thousand dollars. more or less.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

The circus people threaten to discontinue
the street parade. But the minstrel man
still remains stanch in his philanthropy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09
Tor second-Hand shops.

From the Cleveland Leader.
1t might be possible to convert those Chi
cago and Kansas City platforms into an
tique furniture and thus dispose Of them to
the profit Of the Nebraskan and his fol-
lowers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

The mystic erudition with which the
Thibetans are credited does not appear 10
help much in actual warfare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09
SHOOTING STARS.
A Situation Defined.

Ibid you have a man dat was practicin'
law to defend you in de case?" asked the
visitor.
"Yassindeed" answered the prisoner. He
vas practicin' law an I was de feller he
was practicn' on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

bewitchiDg corset made entirely Of soft pink
satin ribbor with the prevailing deep hips and
long front is n decided novelty among the LILY
OF France models. Beautiful silk hose supporters
to match this corset
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

one lovely yoke with a moussellne found III n
is covered with soft shrrings of point de yensc
which also forms the graceful ruffies dropping
Over the shoulders ard sleeves. Dainty IN dali
lions of the same design decorate the collar and
upper part of the yoke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09
Military Equipment.

''How is the Russian general equipped?"
asked one Japanese officer.
We'll" answered the other, Ibis gunners
don't amount to much, but he has some of
the fastest typewriter operators on record"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

The D. A. r. has the excellent judgment
to select for it's meetings the time of year
when Washington is likely to be most beau
tiful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

The Cuban women talk of voting. The
new republic takes up advanced ideas"
with all the enthusiasm of new recruit to
free government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

Brides corsets display a grace AMI shap,liness
quite in keeping with their elaborate decoration In
brocade silk or satin embroidered with
tionsi or floral designs the variety of models pro-
vide choice TO suit the most fastidous taste aud
almost any style of figure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

Fortunately Mr. Kipiing is not expected
to find rhymes for all the names of towns
and generals that appear in the Asiatic war
narratives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

AS prohibition candidate. General Miles
may not feel much assurance of election,
but he will have fine opportunity to speak
his mind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

The Panama canal has passed through the
preliminary stages. of discussion with a
promptness that argues well for the ulti-
mate completion Of the work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

Lawn tennis supplies are rapidly making their
appearance along with other Spring attractions and
full line of rackets, nets and balls may be pur-
chased here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

Lawn swings and hammocks prominent fea-
TIRES Of the Spring goods. and although II Is too
early TO them yet, 1T is wise to select the
newest varieties before the rush begins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

1t would be interesting to know whether
Elder Smiths public admonitions to the
Mormons are fully sustained by private
advice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

Mr.. Bryan seems to have an easier time
az an editor than he does as politician or
q lawyer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

The Japanese are old-fashioned fighters
with new-fashioned weapons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

Basket Cloth, 371zc. yard.
Wool Batiste, 3oc., Soc, 75c.
and $I.oo yard.
Albatross, 3oc., soc. and 75c.
yard.
Etamine Wolfe, Soc, 75c.,
$I.oo and $I.5o yard.
Nuns Yelling, 3oc., 5oc., 75c.
and $I.oo yard.
Boutonne Wolfe, soc. and 75c.
a yard.
Armure, Soc, 75c. and $I.ooa
yard.
Granite, SOC, 75c. and $I.oo
yard.
Henrietta, 75c., $I.oo, SI.so
and $3.50 yard.
Irvine Cloth, SOC, 75c., $I.oo
and $I.5o a yard.
Wool Crepe de Chine, 75c.,
85c. and $I.oo yard.
Crepe Cloth, 75c., $I.oo and
$I.5o yard.
Mollair Brilliantine, SOC, 75c.,
$I.oo and $I.5o a yard.
Storm Serge, Soc, 6oc, 75c.
and $I.oo yard.
Cheviot, SOC, 75c., $I.oo and
$2.oo a yard.
Crepe Wolfe, soc. yard.
Fancy Mohair, 75c., SI.5o and
$2.oo yard.
Mohair Sicilian, 75c., SI.oo,
$I.5o and S.. so yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

Surah Serge, $I.oo and $I.75
a yard.
Broadcloth, $I.oo, $I.5o,
$I.75, $3.50 and $500 a
yard.
Chiffon Wolfe, 75c., $I.oo,
SIPS, $I.5o and $2.oo a
yard.
Etamine, 75c., $I.oo, $I.25
and $I.5o yard.
Clairette, $I.oo, SI.25, $I.5o
and $2.oo a yard.
Tamise, $I.oo SIPS and SI.5o
a yard.
Roxana, $I.oo, SI.25, $I.5o
and $500 a yard.
Lansdowne, $I.25 a yard.
Crepe de Paris, $I.25, $I.5o,
$I.75 and $3.50 yard.
Crispine, $I.25 a yard.
Grenadine, plain, $I.25, SI.5o
and $I.75 yard.
Cheviot Cloth, SIPS and $I.75
yard.
Venetian Cloth, ST. rs, SI.5o
and $3.25 yard.
Iron-frame Grenadine, $I.5o
and $500 a yard.
Cravenette Cloth, $I.5o, $500
and $3.50 yard.
All-silk Crepe de Chine,
double width, $2.oo yard.
Silk Warp Wolfe, $I.z5, S2.oo
and $3.50 yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09
The New Black Dress Goods.

LACK fashionable than and
A done their add beauty the selected
y for the seasons favoe The soft sheer graceful fabrics
lead in popularity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09
Correct Wedding Stationery.

engraving Department is
Asweaeg n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

Plain Mohairs, SOC, 75c.,
$I.oo and SI.25 a yard.
Fancy Mohairs, SOC, 75c.,
$r.oo, $I.25 and $I.75 a
yard.
Atwood Serge, Soc, 75c. and
$I.oo a yard.
Atwood Cheviot, SOC, 75c.,
$r.oo and SIPS yard.
Mixed Suitings, SOC, 75c.,
$I.oo and $I.25 yard.
Fancy Suitings, SI.oo, SI.25,
$I.5o and $I.75 a yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09
W000war0 & GOtbrOp>
New York-W
For Play and june Brides.


GassVa ElerIer nd1amtcd Ornaments n
FrenhG tNfabO Porcelain Vienna BozS
Chware
OF beautiful practical
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09
Monday, the Following Special Value i'm
Etamime VOiless

rich and stylish weave, manufactured by one of
the leading French Makers shown i'm black and
cream For years this has been one of most pop
uar SIPS fabrics, but fortunate purchase of the
makers surplus stock enables to offer it at the
special price,
Csc. Yard. Value, Sl.25.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09
Also a Special Value in
Rich Black Mystral.

This is one of regular and most popular
seventy-five-cent qualities, but the manufacturer
having too much of this grade sold 1t to us at re-
duced price. Bright, new goods; - inches wide.
SOC. a Yard. Value, Csc.
lain fnaG ST.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-09-28

If love is to flourish between two
people they must each be slow to take
Offense and not only willing, but glad,
TO pardon at the first and faintest sign
of penitence; still more, to overlook
entirely the sin which has been a blum
der or an accident. Life and love
are in great part the eft Of bearing
with other peoples shortcomings. Ev-
cry offender, whatever the offense, is
in the eyes of the law entitled to a
fair trial, and no one should be con
demned unheard. The exercise of a
modicum of common sense and justice
would nip most quarrels, whether be-
tween lovers or others, in the bud.
Some one has wisely said that scarcely
novel was ever written which could
have run to the end if the hero and
heroine had been fully frank with one
ANOTHER. Most discussions are founded
upon MISUNDERSTANDING Much may
be forgiven to those who love much by
those who return such affection. Nor
is II sufficient 70 forgive without for
getting the oa'eH4a. The slate should
be wiped clean and the transgression
be as though II had never been.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-09-28

''If people must stick pins in their
letters / wish they would cover up the
points so they wouldn't push through"
said a mail clerk whose hands We're
disfigured by tiny scratches. I'm bet
| get hundred digs day from pins
that systematic folks use to hold their
correspondence together. l never could
make out anyway why so many letters
need to be finished Off with pin.
''0f course ! understand that about
half of those written by women have
postscript in the shape of samples OF
dress goods or newspaper clippings,
which perhaps require pin or two to
hold them in place, but even that habit
cannot account for the large number Of
letters that come through the postoftice
with pin sticking out of one corner.
81 have come to the conclusion that
many writers so mail their manuscript
with malicious intent 1t may not be
us fellows in the postal service
against whom they hold grudge, but
we ara the ones that usually get the
benefit of those pins. York
Times