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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17
February
Furniture
Sale.

Furniture
Sale.
en- RT FURNITURE, odd aud
wv individual pieces. at an aver
age saving of a third. Some
high-grade pieces from our
regular stock are marked at nearly
half original prices.
The features of this our annual
February Furniture sale are
Good styles, artistically con-
ceived and executed.
Appropriate woods and finishes.
-Thoroughness of construction,
solidly good in the making.
Less to pay than equal grades
sell for regularly.
Only figh-grade Furniture,
nothing else is permitted on our
floors at any time.
Particularly good values are rep
resented in the following:
$4,000. Value, $4,000.
Solid Mahogany Toilet Table large mirror: the
product Of one Of the best manufacturers in the
country.
$II.oo each. Value, $500.
Solid Oak Dressers, swell front. large oval mir
ror.
$500. Value, $4,000.
1 Very Handsome Solid CHARTERED Oak Sideboard
large mirror, heavily carved frame.
$1,000 each. Value, 5000.
Fine Solid Mahogany Chinoniers. large drawers.
separate mirror, neat design.
$1,000 each. Value, $500. (
weathered Oak Rockers and Chairs, heavy posts,
rush seats.
$500 each. Value, $4,000.
weathered Oak Library Tables, as16O-inch top,
heavy legs.
$500. Value, $500.
] Mahogany Library Table. large drawer rope
$1,000. Value, $500.
Antwerp Oak Combination Gard Table and
Chair.
$1,000 each. Value, $500.
Solid Chartered Oak washstands, highly polished,
best make
$I.45 each. Value, $I.o5.
Solid Oak Dining Room Chairs, box cane seat,
broad back.
SEQ. so. Value, $500.
1 Genuine Horsehide Leather Couch, full size.
diamond tufted. handmade.
$500. Value, $500.
frames, claw feet, upholstered in fine silver TIA
pestry.
Sixth floor. G st.
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$500. Value, $500.
/ Handsome 3-piece Parlor Suite. mahogany
frames, claw feet, upholstered in fine silver TIA
pestry.
Sixth floor G st.
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$500. Value, $500.
Mahogany Library Table. large drawer, rope
edge, heavy legs.
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$500 each. Value, $4,000.
weathered Oak Library Tables, 3sx6O-inch top,
heavy legs.
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Our No. 81 Steamer Trunk a popuIar-prlced
trunk. made OF thoroughly seasoned basswood and
bound with leather: brass trimmings; two leather
straps: Excelsior lock; dowel clamps ON either and
and In front: cloth lined; full rlyefed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17

$1,000 each. Value, 5000.
Fine Solid Mahogany Chfoniers, large drawers,
separate mirror, neat design.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17

$1,000 each. Value, $500.
weathered Oak Rockers and Chairs, heavy posts
rush seats.
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presents the arg-
shown, complexities assortment
W being greater desirable new STYLES
for 1904 are included.
Prices from 1915 for good substantial Steamer up
o $4,000 for genuine Rawhide- covered Trunk
Those contemplating going south taking voyage
find their advantage inspect line of Travelling Goods
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03
Chauncey T. Black

Chauncey F. Black. who died at his home
In Pennsylvania yesterday. was a brilliant
writer and conversationalist, and one of the
most charming men in America. His gifts
were distinctly In the line of Journalism
and his career would have been of national
note had he settled In New York or Phila-
delphia and directed the fortunes of a great
Newspaper. But, with a money competency
and "a beautiful country home near the city
Of his birth, he elected to live quiet life,
and to moral on the times" with his pen
for the press at that delightful distance
He possessed an inherited taste for politics.
but lacked the hardness and aggressiveness
often required in political leadership. He
allied the office of lieutenant governor of
Pennsylvania for one term most acceptably
to the people. and his election to It in a
state as a rule Overwhelmingly republican
was fine tribute to his personal character
when that consideration for the moment
was dominant among the voters seeking re-
forms in local affairs
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The New York senatorship.

Mr. Piatt Is of opinion that his colleague.
Mr. Depew. will be reelected Gov
ooeil does not openly challenge the opin-
ION. put smiles when 1t is repeated to him
and mentions the name of ex-Goy.
Black, and this gives color to the report
tnat he is grooming the ex-governor for
the senatorship. and expects him to win.
Certain it is that there is a good deal Of
talk playing around the subject, and the
New York politicians of both parties are
very much interested in it.
IL any other man stood in Mr. Platt's
shoes his defeat would look very probable
The Easy Boss" is the power behind Mr.
Depew, who has neither machine nor repu-
tatfon for political management But Mr..
Platt-in the opinion of the public-has
oeen down and out" so often that pre-
diction of what will happen when he is
hard pressed is hazardous. He sometimes
falls. but is soon on his feet again, and at
all times is a fighter
The contest is of all the greater interest
by reason Of the fact that Mr.. Plat is fac
ing one of his pupils probably his ablest
pupil. Gov. Odell learned his trade of him,
for years served under his direction, and
owes his rise to him. But the governor has
grown impatient. and several times of late
years has shown a disposition to depose
his preceptor Several times he has best
ed him in pretty warm bouts. He had his
way at Saratoga early in the fall in the
nomination of Mr.. Higgins for governor.
But something more than Mr.. Depews
seat In the Senate is involved in this bout
Is not Mr.. Platt's own seat at stake? If
Gov. Odell can send Mr.. Black here this
time will he not be able to come himself
two years hence? 1t looks that way And
that arrangement would meet the argument
that now Is used in the case of Mr. Depew
and Mr. Plat; which is. that in the one
man the state has a good speaker, and in
the other an excellent working committee
man, In the Senate. While his style is DIFF
ferent Mr.. Black Is as effective speaker
as Mr.. Depew and as a committeeman in
the Senate. Mr.. Odell who has had some
experience as legislator In the House,
would take up Mr. Platt's part of the work
Both the President and Gov-elect Higgins
are keeping hands of. and this brings the
two combatants into all the stronger relief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03
Two Suggestive Small Fires.

The local fire department was called upon
today to extinguish two blazes which might
easily have developed into serious confia-
grations. One of them was in a large build
ing stored with infiammable materials
few minutes delay there and the city would
perhaps have been visited with great
tragedy. The second alarm came from a
region cluttered with old structures, the de-
struction of which would not itself have In
flicted serious loss, but which might easily
have been the cause of other troubles and
more heavy losses.
1t Is important to note that these alarms
were rung within ten minutes. Here Is the
repeated warning of the slender margin be-
tween the city and great disaster. The CO.
icidence Of two big fires is by no means a
remote possibility. Had the first of today ,
blazes proved serious, calling for the serv-
Ices of a large number of engines the sec
ond might readily have spread to such pro-
portions that the city would soon have been
helpless to fight the flames. A high-pressure
water service such as the merchants of the
capital have petitioned Congress for, with
official Endorsements, would solve all such
problems. Each street corner, then, might
afford its fire engine company in the form
of hydrant, needing only coupling of
hose for instant service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03
Hypnotic Finance.

Mrs. Chadwicl's operations as a high
hnancier are calculated to make some OF
the big capitalists sit up and take notice.
Her enterprises, In the light of present de-
veiopments, are worthy of the investiga-
tons of a Thomas Lawson She secured
loans, 1t would seem, on the flmsiest of
security. She gained the confidence of men
of large means and borrowed their money
on showings of resources which would not
be accepted from one man in thousand.
She appears even to have got hold of vir-
tually the entire capital of a bank. She
may be able to prove her entire honesty
and solvency. But as the case stands, with
every day adding to its mysterious features
and it's remarkable disclosures, it looks very
much as though she had shown herself a
great artist in the way of transmitting base
materials into gold. This form of alchemy
is by no means popular today. however.
A few such instances as the Chadwick
affair and public confidence in the astute-
ness of business men and moneyed institu-
tons will be somewhat shaken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

EN-, Teddy. Don't you let the standpatters
bully you You've got plenty of friends.
Sail In. Wen hold your jacket. II you let
EN- run over you now, you might as well
be dead. There won't be boy herell play
with you any more. You are the stuff. and
we want you to show 1t. We won't allow
no foul play"
But the President is not likely to shed his
jacket and fight with his friends On the
tariff question. He can hope to do more By
uniting and cooperating with them than
by widening and emphasizing the division
among them and making up any losses sus-
tanned by recruiting from the common
enemy. Besides. he might not in a PINCH
be able to recruit from the enemy. Mr.. Will
liams and his friends will be glad enough to
help him into trouble. but would be slow
enough to help him out. He and they have
nothing In common on the general question
OF taxation He Is for protection and they
AT heart are against it. 1t should not be
impossible for the President to bring about
harmony in his own party in the matter of
carrying out the promises and sound policy
of tariff revision.
Mr. Williams misreads history so far as
oir Robert Peel is concerned. Mr. Roose-
Veit could not if he would copy the English
statesman He has different country and
radically different conditions to deal with.
America is great empire in extent and
resources. and at present she is bullying
with plenty. 1t was famine that turned the
scale In the corn-laws fight, and forced the
hand OF Peel. Nothing is presented here
'hat resembles that memorable controversy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03
Gilbert and Janauschek.

The death of Mrs. G. II. Gilbert and the
burial of Nine. Janauschek yesterday were
saddening events which might we'll serve
TO rouse serious thought in the living. The
passing of Mrs. Gilbert is impressive of
the hight of time. To the older generation
it does not seem SO long ago that her name
was associated with those of John Ellsler,
William E. Burton, George Wood. Barney
Williams. r. l.. Davenport, George Holland,
Villa Davidge and the rest To old men
it really appears a brief retrospect to the
time when Mrs. Gilbert was dancing and
acting at the Olympic Theater, Broadway
near Blocker street, and at George Woods
play house on Broadway near Broome
street. Fifty years is long look ahead
to the man who is to live 1t, but 1t Is
short look back to the man who has lived It,
Another thought which the death of the
old actress urges is the value of sincerity
and of devotion to purpose. Mrs Gilbert
was successful in that narrow way in which
sordtd men measure success, for she had
made dollars. She was successful In that
broader and better way in that she had
given instruction and pure pleasure to the
world. that she was respected while she
lived, and that at her death a sigh goes
out from many hearts. woman had
sound mind who could produce SO real and
wholesome an impression on the world and
who could SO long maintain eminence In a
volatile calling like play-acting, where "ce-
iebrities' are made and forgot in breath.
The dominant tone in the old lady's nature
was love. And that's why others loved her.
In the burial of Janauschek woman OF
impressive interpretive genius. imperious
temperament and some eccentricity passes
from view. though in the memory of men
she VIII long survive. There were touches
of great truth in the earnest little speech
which Milton Mobiles of the executive COM
mittee of the Actors Fund made at the
graveside. OF Janauschek he said
IF this once great woman had been sum-
moned twenty years ago. In the zenith OF
her powers, the great ones of the earth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03
The Teachers Paw Scale.

With such differences as have arisen be-
tween them adjusted in the interest OF the
success of their general proposition, the
teachers Of Washington are in strong
position to present to Congress their re-
quest for salary increases. Their case is
based upon sound logic and equity. They
ask the restoration of the pay scale of the
seventies. before the curtailment of munich
pal expenses made necessary by the failure
of the local revenues to meet the demands
They ask. also, the establishment of
system of promotions which will accom-
plfsh the double result Of rewarding faithful
workers and encouraging the successful and
valuable teachers to remain in the service
of the District. Their projected scale of
pay for the various years and grades has
been approved by the board of education
and by the Commissioners, and they will
be able to state their case to the appropri-
ations committees in terms which should
convince the legislators Of its Justice and
of the wisdom of adopting the new scale
forthwith,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03
The Minority and the Tariff

John Sharp Williams spoke at Spartan
burg. South Carolina, last night in re-
Spouse TO an invitation. and improved the
Opportunity to outline the probable minor
lty procedure in the next House He said
on the tariff question:
Il see it limited In the newspapers that
the President Is going to be a sort of Sir Roh-
ert Peel and is going to inaugurate from
me inside OF the republican party some of
manded and which believe will be inau-
gurated and contaminated, If ever, outside
or IT, Nevertheless il we shall find our
selves mistaken. / can say this with
fiear conscience and with a brave heart.
that for every republican detection that
Elll meet the Presidents program we will
furnish him with democratic vote AS
tong. at least, as | remain where / am. in
2 sort OF semi-official position as floor
leader or the national democracy IL shall
never be said that the President of the
united states, or any other republican Of
fered any measure which was good for the
country which was not supported bv as
many democratic votes as / could if,fiu-
ence."
Brave words Sly words. Here we have
the Williams of the congressional arena
kie made his reputation In that arena.
From the House he came. and to the House
Ps party leader he now returns. 1t
you'd probably be we'll both for him and
for his party should he confine himself in
Future to that very difficult and important
peld- He knows how to fence for position,
bow to nag and harry the other fellow and
bow to set and bait trap. Every man to
bis trade.
Mr.. Williams carries us all back to the
playground at school,. Speaking for himself
pnd his friends he says to the President. In
IN encouraging tone and way: Stand up to
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would have been proud to do her homage.
Statesmen and men of letters would have
borne her pail. whether on this continent
or on the one across the sea. and poets
would have sung paeans to her genius. Now
the only ones to do her reverence are ner
fellow-craftsmen, in a strange, or at least
foreign. land, who knew and loved her Tor
herself alone.
"Could she tomorrow, from this casket,
reach forth her hand she could almost touch
the ashes of men and women whose talent
and genius lent luster scarce less than her
own to our art. On one side lies Charles
Couldock, the famous English actor, and
at her feet lies Remenyi the great Hun
gar1an vfolinist. Near by is a poor property
boy who was mangled by an explosion In
the pursuit of his calling, and just beyond,
in a tangled mass Of ivy, rests an unknown
chorus girl, for in that sacred ground all
are equal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03
The Whistler.

The robin has forsook the wood,
The swallows note is still.
No more we hear with somber mood
The wafling whippoorwill
But there Is one who will not rest.
With piercing. shrill refrain
The man who whistles does his best
To drive the world insane.
He takes an ordinary lay
And by some fiendish skill
Doth fill 1t with strange dismay
That rights. but does not kill.
The locomotives voice seems sweet,
The tug boats mild and low
When 1t has been your fate to meet
That minister OF woe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

Secretary Taft believes that the Philip
pines will be greatly benefited by railroads.
Some of the anti-imperialists will surely
be aroused to protest against this scheme
to deliver these innocent islanders into the
grasp of the octopus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03
His Rule,

Have you gotten so that you can dis
tinguish classical music?' asked Mrs Cum
rox.
Yes" answered her husband. "When a
piece threatens every minute to be tune
and always disappoints you, it's classical. /"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03
SHOOTING STARS.
Wingless.

$50 you done took all yoh money to de
race track"
"Yassuh,'' said Mr.. Erastus Pinkley.
II s'pose you knows now dat riches hab
wings"
Not desc riches If dey ever did have
wings. dey went so fas' dat de feathers
done got clean singed Off"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

The discovery that a prize essay in a
magazine was written by an insane woman
will of course tempt some literary critics to
say they have long suspected as much
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

The American Federation of Labor de-
clines to ally itself with socialism or other
visionary economic ideas. Its business is
to deal with conditions and not theories.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03
Political Avowals.

You can't tell how the thing is done.
These statesmen are tickle lot
The man who says he won't may run.
The man who says he will, may not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

When business at the Capitol resumes,
perhaps Senator Tillman will explain to
numerous wondering admirers how he has
managed to restrain himself SO long.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03
Not Critical.

"Is your husbands condition critical?"
NO." answered the patient looking wom-
an. That's what makes me think he must
be sick. He doesn't find any fault at ALL"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

GyIn orter to avoid delays Oh account OF
personal absence, letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the Office. but simply to
TIE STAR, or to the Editorial or Bust
ness Departments, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

ringing note of confidence as to the
country's future may naturally be expected
in the Presidents forthcoming message.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

General Stoessel may yet feel compelled
to remind his government that it is much
easier to hold out in st. Petersburg than it
Is in Port Arthur
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Both Russia and japan sometimes wish
that their armies had nothing more serious
before them than a canteen question
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

Mr.. Joe Letter is having great deal more
trouble managing his fortune than it took
to accumulate 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

There is no need to fear that there will
not be enough champions of every side Of a
question in Congress to insure an argu-
ment
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high school girl in Indiana is suffering
from nervous prostration as the result of
hazins. THIS is another argument against
the athletic girl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

The Humberts, who startled Paris some
time ago, were not very far in advance Of
Mrs Chadwick as adopts in financial mys-
teries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

The fall of Port Arthur is again reported
to be imminent. The life Of a war CORE
spondent must be painfully monotonous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03
She Was Sure.

Monopoly is the cause of our financial
troubles said Mr.. Torkins.
mo, Charley, dear" answered his wife.
I'm sure you are mistaken. There isn't
any race horse by that name"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03
Take Your Time.

From the Nashville Banner.
Better wait awhile before you nominate
your next candidate for President
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

AS the time for New Year resolutions APP
proaches John L. Sullivan may be expected
10 return to public life at any moment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

There are people in Venezuela who are
disposed to resent interference just as the
graft Is becoming nicely systematized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

The country will now listen to the chap
iains at the Capitol next Monday and hope
for the best.
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The shoplifter.

From the Baltimore Sun.
The doctrine that the Lord helps those
who help themselves does not apply to
shopiifterD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-03

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is mo more a guarantee that its con-
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DON'T be that kind of am Ameri-
cam.
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Every true American can HON
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