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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
Anniversary
Souvenirs.

lie Galvanized Iron Buckets, SC
19c. China Salad Bowls, 1Oc.
Best Crystal Glass Table Tumblers,
11ac
Gas Portables, with marble base SOC.
Warranted Alarm Clocks, 49c.
Mop Handles for brush or mop, &c.
SOC. Crystal Glass Wash Boards, 25c
Gillies Jav-Marmo Coffee, 19c.
6-pound boxes of Archer's Starch, 29c.
Heno Tea, delicious and fragrant, &C.
Red Line Baked Beans with tomato
sauce, 31ac
SardineS, IN Oil, 312c.
1Oc. cans of Early June Peas, &C.
1Oc. Physicians and Surgeons Soap,
25c. Fancy Laundry Bags, 121ac.
19c. Mexican Drawn Work Tray Cow
ers, 10c.
25c. Teneriffe Doileys, 121sc.
Half-pound bars of Contfs CASTLE
Soap, &c.
Women's regular 25c. Neckwear, 12Rc.
1O-yard spools of Baby Ribbon, &c.
25c. Spachtel Bureau Scarfs and Pill
low Shams, 1212c.
CSC. Silk Pillow Cords, yards long,
19c. 6
25c. All-silk Veilings 121ac yd.
soc. Ready-made Wells, 11a yards long,
25c.
Golden Oak Parlor Tables, 49c.
$3.50 Rattan Rocking Chairs, $1.9S.
SoC- Ldi sc oiZc bSu IIllOWS, oJC
$1.OO Framed Pictures, 49c
121zc. Fancy Figured Silkolines, sac.
25c Window Shades, all colors, 1Sc
25c Oak or Cherry Curtain Poles,
12Ac.
$50 Tapestry Couch Covers, Csc.
1212c Curtain Swiss, new effects, sac.
$1.25 Dress Suit Cases, roc.
Women's Fancy Silk Embroidered
Hose, 10c.
Mems 12Ac. Fancy Embroidered Socks,
Sc. -
Mems SOC. New Fall Neckwear 25c.
Children's Fast Black Stockings, TIC
Women's 75c. Oneita Union Suits, 39c.
Women's $1.o0 Atwood Underwear,
Toe.
Women's 19c. Turnover Collars, 1Oc.
Dennison's Crepe Paper, &C.
Men $1.5O All-wool Underwear, 75c.
Moodworth's 25c. Perfumes, 1Oc. bot
39c. and SOC. Hair Brushes, CSC.
1Oc. Hand Sapolio, &C. -1 J.
fellows 'SwansdoWn, Sc.
19c. Sterling Silver Hatpins, lie,
SOC. and 75c. Sterling Bracelets, soc.
New Rhinestone Back Combs, SOC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
Small Wares.

Kings 2O0-yard Blasting Cotton, spool,
11ac.
Morse & Kaiey's Darn ng Cotton, back
or white, SPOOL 1c.
Clark's o. N. T. Darning Cotton,
three spools for DC.
White Cotton Twill Tape, A-yard
rolls, worth 10c., sc.
Hair Pins, black, japanned. straight
or crimped. 2 papers for 1c.
Hair Pin Cabinets, containing 100
straight and invisible hair pins,
worth &c, 212c.
Hair Pins, In shell, amber or black,
dozen in box, sc.
Children's Leather Knee Protectors,
the 25c. kind, pair, 15c.
Smiths Blue Label English Needles,
paper, &c.
Angora Skirt Braid, black and cOlors,
5-yard roll, &c.
Crochet and Darning Needle Books,
worth SC, containing assorted sizes,
in crochet or darning needles, 1c.
Double-covered White Nainsook Dress
Shields. made by Kleinert, sizes 2,
and 4, worth up to Zoe; pair, TIC.
G0-inch Tape Measures, metal end, 1c.
German Silver Thimbles, worth &C., &c.
1Oc. Hair Nets, all shades, &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
Demonstration.

During Anniversary Days we are
demonstrating the famous Darby
Candy Company's Chocolate Mont
fords. These are with delicious whip
ped cream center, surrounded by bit
ter-sweet chocolate and African pea
nuts.
A new OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the
finest eating morSel we've had.
Special price during the demonstra-
ton, 2Oc. pound.
You are invited to stop at the Candy
Counter and taste them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
Boys Sample Over
coats. worth S.. So & 81

SONNSs wOR uul apOs eDU W ~
The makers sample Over
coats, having served their pur-
pose as models for showing GUS
toners, now find their way to
our Boys Clothing Department,
to be sold at about the cost of
materials and making.
New Tourist-shape Overcoats
of fashionable materials, includ-
ing Vicuna, kersey, Melton,
Homespun and Cheviot; full
long cut belted back with plain
or velvet collars. All sizes from
9 to 10 years in the lot. Lined
with Venetian or serge.
Regular $500, 5000 and $500
values at 1898.
Boys Regular 19c. Golf Caps, of plain
and fancy cheviot and cassi- ~
mere; in all sizes. Anniversary VIC.
special, edcn. -...... !-.............
Boys strictly All-wool Worsted and
Z to 16 years; in fancy patterns; both
light and dark effects; 90 OF
values worth up to s.. $3.50
Anniversary special. .......
Boys Regular 12hc. Arrow Brand
Collars; sizes IL to IA neck measure.
We closed out from Cluet-Peabody
their entire stock of boys wing -
collars; sold regularly at 121ac. sc.
each. Tomorrow at two for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
rs Dozen Flannelette
Night Gowns, soc.

Good, heavy quality Flannel
cite Night Gowns, with double
yoke; trimmed with wash braid
on turn-down collars and cuffs.
Pink and blue stripes. All sizes
from II to II.
Not cheap gowns, skimpily
made up for sale purposes, but
extra long and wide.
Anniversary Sale price, 3oc.
each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
Free TOnOr row.

Every purchaser at the Toilet Goods.
Department tomorrow will be pre-.
sented with a free sample bottle of
Woodworth'S Blue Lilies Perfume
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
Granite Ware.
soc. 6-quart Seamless Sauce Pan.

ooc. 6-quart Seamless Sauce Pan, with
SoFSi '--'........ .29c.
Toe. S-ouart Seamless Sauce Pan, with
eoNSL ..'.......... .............. .39C.
S.lb l2-quart Seamless Sauce Pan,
19c. 3-pint Tipped Sauce Pans $50. 1Oc
29c. 3-pint Tea Pots lie,
45c. Seamless Rice Boiler.. .25c.
45c. 10-quart Seamless Dish Pans 29c
81 % 16-quart Sauce Pots, with side
25c. Children's Chambers 16c.
&c. 2-quart Covered Sauce Pans. .15c.
loc. re rates. Observation-Disclosures. sc.
9Sc. Seamless Rice Boilers. .49c.
49c. Batter Buckets, with covers :. 25c.
I.2o Bed Pans, square shape. .59c
$1.0O Extra Large Coffee Boilers. :. 49c
$1.69 Large Size Extra Deep Oval Ham
DoiIci o. ,..'.....s'....... .1Sc.
49c. Seamless Cuspidors, with removal
pic topo- $1,000. .Z0c.
$1.49 Large Size Fish Boilers, with re-
movable drainers. ...............6 CSC.
15c. Extra Deep Jelly Plates. ....... SC.
$1.25 Large Size Square Serving
iIdyS........ SIC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
Anniversary Specials.
New LaCeS.

39c. Floral Pattern Venice Lace,
yard --y.........-.......... 25c.
Csc. New Point de GaZ Laces,
yard ......................... 49c.
81 - Net and Plowen All-oyer
yard ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. csc.
CSC. Net and Plowen AlI-over.
yard ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 44c.
DC Net-top Laces. 12Jac.
S25 Black Net-top Nero arized
All-overs, yard. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Csc.
1oc. Heavy Skirting German
Torchon Laces and Inserting to
match, yard ...................... DC.
SIC. Black Mercer.zed Bands. 25c.
ne Serpentine Venice Laces, yd.. lie.
19c. Black Silk Chantily Lacas,
yard NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. lie.
Zoe. Silk Laces for pin cushions,
yard Observation-Disclosures. lie.
$1.9S Spangled Net All-over, %,
inches wide s1.3a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
ST. Black Goods. 40c.

50 inches wide, strictly ALL
wool Black Zibeline and Camers
Hair Suitings; in both jet and
blue-black.
There are no more desirable
or stylish materials for black
skirts and tailored suits than
these two fabrics-and they can
not be duplicated in Washing
ton for less than $I.oo a yard.
Anniversary special, ACC. a
yard.
45-inch All-wool Black French Pam
anna Suiting; identical quail
ity sold regularly at Soc re-
yard. Anniversary Special, MSC
Sai o..'.....- ..............
52-inch Atwood Black Cheviot. extra
heavy; strictly reversible kind. Very
stylish for entire costumes FIN
and separate skirts. $1.19 i've
qudAty, Ior. -.............
Regular $1.35 quality Black Venetian
and Broadcloth; extra fine quality, for
handsome tailored suits de 90
Special, yard. .............$
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
Anniversary Specials.
HOusefurniShingS,

Set of six Rogers Silver-plated Tea
Spoons. in plain and fancy patterns;
warranted for one year; the kind
that regularly sells at 75c. 3zr
per set or S.-..-:..
Silver-plated Sugar Shells and 81
Butter Knives; regular price, 2Jc. w
Set of 6 Rogers Heavy Silver-plated
Table Knives. in neat lined
box; warranted for years; G1 no
$lJD value.
Claret jug, in cut-glass eff
fects, with silver-plated tops; Soc
$iZJ Values. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Silver-plated Candlesticks of nOC
fancy patterns: 29c. values. $50.
Silver-plated Salt and Pepper
Shakers, in slk-lined box; SOC. Doc
values; per pair.
Silver-plated Trinket Hold n Or
ers; SOC values. ....................
Silver-plated Napkin Rings; nSc
25c. values. ....................
Rochester NickeI-plated Chatting
Dishes, complete with stand and
lamp. Regular price, SQ Q&
$2.49. ..................
Nickel-plated Tea Pots, 2 Dc
quart size; SOC. values. ... @a'$'
Large size Rochester Nickel plated
Serving Trays, on heavy steel DC
body; 39c. values. ..... SoS'
Rochester Nickel plated Butter
Dishes with removable trays; QDc
wear better than silver.
Heavy Nickel-plated Bread Trays,
in plain and fancy patterns; war
ranted for years. s1.23 csc.
VALUES.
Nickel-plated ChiId's Mugs, with
heavy steel handles, fancy 1Gbc
pattern aVNs
Nickel-plated Reading Lamp, with
the B. & II. center-draft burner.
heavy tripod and 10-inch dome
shade; just the thing for
reading and sewing; $1.49 en- dm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
Anniversary Specials.
Regular soc. Quality
Chiffon VelVets. 68c.

Special for the Anniversarv-
our entire stock of regular Soc.
Chiffon Velvets offered at CSC. a
yard. This is the newest velvet
for the coming season, and will
be used extensively.
In full range of colors.
32-inch Imported Black Broadtail
Velour, the richest material for en-
ss re sass sa aaS s'1 AIS $l.O8
niversary Special, yard.
24-inch Broadtail Velutina, wear
guaranteed; in high favor for coats,
waists and entire costumes; colors are
brown, ravy, myrtle. black, oe
royal, golden brown, &c. CSC. = Nc
quality ~ W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
So Comforts, Sn.O8,

a special lot of handsome
quality scroll-stitched quilted
Comforts, covered with fine
French Saline and filled with
pure white cotton, soft as down.
4 cases on sale tomorrow at
$IoS instead of $500.
12x72 Comforts, scroll-stitched Quit
ed on both sides and filled with pure
white cotton. Covered with n
good quality silkoline. $3.50 USC
value. Anniversary Special W.
Regular IS and Sc French Sat'ne
Comforts, extra heavy, soft and fluffy.
Filled with either down
or best white carded cot m -
ton. Handsome designs. SoV WS
Anniversary Special.....
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
LOnSdale Cotton, 6Z6C,

AS a special value for the An
niversary Sale we offer one hundred
pieces of the celebrated LonsdaIe
Cotton at csc. a yard.
Full yard wide-every piece with
the mill ticket on it.
Lowest price quoted for this brand
of cotton is 1Oc. ward
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
Anniversary Specials.
81. so All-WOOl
Blankets. So. %.

Fifty pairs Of California Wool
Blankets, good, heavy, soft
fleeced grade.
Choice of white or gray, with
colored borders, bound with tai
feta silk; ia size, for double
beds.
100 pairs of 1O-1uartes Gray Blan-
kets, soft t. finish quality; 40
good, heavy weight. Ami AtWC.
versary Special.
100 pairs of 11-quarter Heavy-fleece
Cotton Blankets, in white
or gray. Regular 800 quail 6WC.
ity. Anniversary Special. W - 70
Extra Fine Quality Wool Mixed
Blankets; 11-quarter size in gray or
i 55y: Regular ' ssss values s $1.60
Fine grade Olympia Blankets of
finest selected California wool, care
fully carded and finished;
ssSs Ssf, &. S 's and S's''s $500
pan ..'''.- -'.......-.---.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
Csc. liable Linen, soc.

Fifteen pieces heavy Bleached
Table Damask, nearly two yards
wide; every fiber pure linen;
such patterns as fleur de lis, rose,
chrysanthemum and many
others just as popular. 75c. a
yard is the regular price. An
niversary Sale price, soc. yard.
Very Fine Scotch and Irish Double
Satin Damask, two yards wide; ex-
quisite pattern effects; perfect in fin
ish; extra heavy weight; our co.
regular $1-s1.25 goods. Spe- OOC.
23S dozen Fancy Damask Towels,
large size. strictly all pure linen; plain
white, red and blue borders; finished
with double row border of Mexican
drawn-work and heavy tied
fringe; In every way 25c.
towel Special opening price, Il nc
Lot of German Damask Table Cloths,
S-1O size; neat patterns; all
white; every fiber pure linen; ZOO
actually worth s1.25. Each. ~
1900 yards of German Dice Pattern
Crash, for roller or tea towels; full 1S
inches wide, with three-stripe border
of fast-color red; fast IN.
lar for &c. yard. Yard. /QSs
- - a . q a -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
Anniversary Specials.
Stationery.

Eiite Stationery, Writings, Eaton &
Hurlout $, Berlin. Marcus m
war, ward and other highgrade nc.
kinds. Instead of 39c. a box,
One quire of Writings EN-
pre- Nellum Paper, In blue and No
~hlte; worth 12l2c. quire, for
Envelopes to match, &c. package
Heavy Madras Linen Writ ng Paper.
"A sheets of paper and "a en- q
Velopes; regular price, 100. box NC.
For.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
Anniversary Specials.
"Pres-Cut" Glass.

Perfect Imitation of Real Cut
Glass. Special Anniversary
Sale Prices.
L-gallon Water Pitcher. with foot 39c
Large-size Fruit Bowl beauty. sec
Saucers to match, for. &c
Apiece Breakfast Set, consisting of
Sugar Bowl, Butter Dish, Cream
Pitcher and Spoon Holder, for. Toe.
Large-size Water Bottle. .......39 $50.
Oval Fruit Bowls, on foot. .......39 soc.
Small Bowls TO match. ............ Toe.
Water GobletS Observation-Disclosures Toe.
Celery Trays 20c.
Bon Bons ................ 10c.
Handled Naples ............10c loo.
Spoon Holders ...................1 loo
Sugar and Cream Set................6oc.
s<ss4sAs,s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
Anniversary Specials.
Regular 10c. and Csc.
handkerchief. l2Ac.

HN~S GuUO1H ~ e1uEN SONe
Handkerchiefs, 12Ac.
These are so-called nlanufac-
turers' Seconds" because of
some slight fault, such as drop
ped stitch, thick thread or other
neutrality-suspicious. that you
would not notice unless we told
you.
They consist of fine quality
lace edge, scalloped border, en-
broidered and lace-trimmed
Handkerchiefs, of the daintiest
and sheerest quality.
Handkerchiefs which retail at
I9c. and csc. each-offered to-
morrow at I21ac. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
WALKING SKIRTS, $A.08.
Worth up to S. and $40.

One OF regular makers closed out his line of samples
Skirts; and that's how happens Walking
Skirts worth eight and dollars $4o8
The lot worn the coming
including Panne Chevots Pebble Chev;ots
Venetans Imported Novelty Mixtures approved
rails Every skirt the strictly finest fash
All tailored with of peats and kswch are the
vogue this
The coors include blue brown fancy mixtures always
desired black
Regular values worth up So and $40 for S4es
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
Anniversary Special.
Regular 29c. and 800. Grades OF
Floor OilClOth. 10c.

Extra heavy quality Floor
Oilcloth, in q, 5, 6 and S-quarter
widths-in good assortment of
blocks and checks in various
good wearing colors.
These are the famous Thos.
Potter & Sons Oilcloths, and
are subject to slight imperfec-
tons on the edges-caused by
moving about in the mill. These
defects are very slight and do
not affect the wear in the least.
Regular 20c. and 800. quail
ties in all stores.
Anniversary sale price, I0c.
per square yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03

Anniversary Specials.
Children's Apparel.
Girls Plaid Worsted and Novelty
Cloth Dresses, lined throughout; waist
trimmed with braid ribbon and fancy
buttons; sizes 4 to IA years. @
special price for the Anniver- NQDC
Girls White Indian Linon Aprons.
made with embroidered bibs and bre-
telles; sizes 4 to II years; ~
saves the dresses. Special CSC
Infants Long Cambria Slips. with
box pleat down front
cambria ruffles around 90
neck and sleeves. Spe- II VC
Children's Short White FIannelette
s & 5:s5. s'' ssss.s; ss' l2Hc.
Children's Flannelette Dresses. made
Hubbard style; yoke trimmed with
wash braid: pink and blue
stripes and checks; sizes up
to 3 years. Regular DC. value II VU(
d.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
Smyrna Rugs, 48c.

One thousand Atwood
Smyrna Rugs, strictly reversi-
BILE, and finished with wool
fringe; size I6x36 inches; regu-
lar 6oc. value. Anniversary
Special, 4Sc. each.
$1.25 Smyrna Rugs, size 21x42 in. .SSc.
SEQ Smyrna Rugs, size 26x52 in. .sl.39
$500 Smyrna Rugs, size 30X6O in. 81 50
$3.50 Smyrna Rugs, size 36x72 in. 81. As
$500 Smyrna Rugs, size 4x7 it,. 50. 60
$11.JO Smyrna Rugs, size 6x9 IT. ~
$3.50 Smyrna Rugs, size IT. + in.x10
IT. q IN. ..-......-............. .Sl3.3S
$3.50 Smyrna Rugs, size 9X12 1T. .sl9.35
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
Regular soc. and 75c. Grades OF
LinOleun1, 300.

III V y VI u HIS "
In addition TO the underprice
offering of Potter's Floor Oil
cloth, we shall offer a big lot of
extra heavy quality Floor Limo
elums at SOC. per square yard
the identical sort for which 9TH
ers get SOC and 75c.
In a variety of handsome de-
signs and colorings. 8-quarter
width.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
wing, Sc.

Tomorrow we will take your order
for name engraved on Copper Plate
and fifty cards at soc. We guarantee
the work to be of the best, correct in
form and workmanship.
Fifty cards reprinted from plate, 21c.
Stationery stamped from customers
own die, in any color. Zoe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03
Csc. Sheeting. 1916.

o-quar. Unbleached Sheeting,
full width for double beds; good,
heavy quality; full of wear and
satisfaction.
Regular 23c.- quality at 1sMc. a
yard tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-03

lOc. Outings, 719c.
Regular Ioc. quality heavy
and brown stripes, Just what's
wanted for underwear and warm
winter garments.
Tomorrow at 7Rc a yard.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-06-24

as l could get, my one. desire being to
escape from anything and everything
that reminded me of YOU
You live here them
Near herein the mountains-I have
n ranch.
Again a dead silence. He gazed at
the scene before him not trusting to
look at her face. She did not know
that his hands We're clenched until the
nails cut into the flesh TO keep him
self from Selling her in his arms and
holding her forever. He did not see
that her eyes were full of tears or notice
the trembling of her slight figure.
You are happy now-you have for
gotten" h almost whispered.
II thought SO until tonight. But when
| saw You | knew that 1t was hopeless.
that all the flight. the striving to keep
back the memories and put you out of
my life We're in vain. You are and al
ways will be the one Woman in the
world for me. ! am u fool to tell YOU.
| suppose, but what does it matter? l
was a fool all through. a blind fool.
and | have no one but myself to blame.
Don't let it worry YOU. l have managed
to so on, and | have not shot myself,
nor k To drink. nor amy of the hun
dred and one things that n man can
do TO try to help himself to forget.
Don't YOU think she said, a new
tolie III heT voice, ana speaking very
slowly and softly, 'that-is YOU had
waited a little-had not been in such a
hurry to get await might have been
better-women do not %lwa%s know
their oWn minds, you knolS."
Her voice was so low that lie had tc
bend down to hear, and then he saw
her face and a new light dashed into
his own.
He put his hands on her shoulders
AND tll,uNi1r har ar,,,,,J f.,,.l ~. -.
meet his eyes.
DO you mean it-sybil-oh, my dar-
ling. don't misiead Inc again. don't say
it out of pity-or"-
For answer she leaned forward and
kissed him on the forehead.
Still he held her away from him and
continued in the same eager, passion
ate voice:
You know what YOU are doing-you
! will come to me. live as a rancller.s
wife in the mountains, give Up society
ard your work that WAS so much to
you?"
He waited b%reathlessly for her ar-
sWer.
She raised her head and through hey
tears she whispered:
For better or for worse, for richer
for poorer, in sickness and in health un.
till
She got no further, for his arms were
round her and her face was hidden on
his shoulder.
The and still played and the dancers
whiried as they had done half an hour
ago. Miss D%elaunay's discarded part
ners searched a%nXiously for her, and
finally and very wisely gave up the
search and consoled themselves with
less erasive attractions: the moon Still.
shone brightly as ever and the waves
rolled up and broke with their steady.
monotonous sound. but for two people
standing at the window the world had
changed.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-06-24
aLANo.
ws,s. 81 urdisnifsd Origin That Have
Become Necessary.

Pilgrim: Slang words which belong
TO the two last named classes are in
the attitude of p%ostulants seeking adj
mission to the language. Many words,
such as mob" "diction." ignore
'~alert," which when they first began to
be used were regarded as slang words.
or at least as novelties, have been adj
mitted to full membership in the order
of words. None of US would now call
fabulous in the sense of incredible"
a modern slang phrase. but De Quincy
so ~stigmatized it. Coleridge violently
%denounces ''talented"; and at the be-
ginning of the nineteenth century Lady
Holland declared '~iniuential' to be a
are still awaiting recognition and adj
mission. Multitudes of them have
died, though for a while they had a
vigorous life. No one can tell whether
any given slang word will survive, for
there is no test but that of time for
these words. III the word supplies IL
lack, ii is very likely to receive the APP
prevail of the users of the language and
thereby become good English.
Though language is always conon
zeal and refuses to load itself down
with affectations or with unnecessary
words, it is always willing to admit to
citizenship any new word if such a
word represents a need fills a
want. Therefore. we should not be
concerned lest the vast multitude of
slang words current nov corrupt our
mother tongue. Such words as are
vulgarisms Will die of their own weak
ness: but such words as answer the
demands of utility Will be retained.
Dude and "crank" are valuable words,
and are serviceable because each de-
notes something not signitied by any
other English word. The dude of 1904
is so different from the Hdaudy' of
1870 II the word is so expressive of
one aspect of the genius of cur age
that it ought to be saved, but probably
it will have To GO crank a meta
phor from cranky" am unstable craft,
will form a valuable acquisition and
save many a tedious ciroumlocution.
Combine" though still showing traces
of the bar sinister of slang on its es-
cutcheon, is perhaps a useful WORD
because it has connotations which the
more dignitied combination does not
possess, TIL verb ~"enthuse," no mat
ter how much we may despise it he
cause of its unpleasing sound or its
long association with slang phrases, al
So seems likely to survive because it
eN presses more concisely than in any
other way AN idea which has ON to
play am important part in u modern