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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18
The Elkins Inquiry.

The investigation which the Senate COM
mittee on interstate commerce has begun
should have an important bearing on the
settlement of the railroad rate problem.
Mr.. Elkns who is presiding, is an authority
railroad matters, and work cut out by
him should cover the question Railroad
men. shippers, statesmen and others will
testify. Both sides. all sides, will have a
hearing. Whether the committee as the
result of it's labors drafts and presents to
the Senate a bill dealing with the problem,
or contents itself with report of the in
formation obtained. is not so important as
the fact that when the Senate takes up the
subject again it will be in position to dis
cuss it In all of it's bearings. Either bill or
report will answer as text for debate, and
debate in that body and the other must
produce the legislation desired 1t IS agreed
that this question will not lose in public
interest before Congress meets. 1t is not a
fad which the hot weather will dissipate.
The country believes that some action
should be taken. and it looks to Congress
to make the action comprehensive as the
situation. disclosed by inquiry, shall justify
II is not proposed yet by either of the
two great parties that the people own the
railroads, but it is the determine ton OF
both that the railroads shall not own the
people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18
Warming Up in Virginia.

The people of Virginia are to be con-
graduated on the animation that prevails
In democratic circles In the state. 1t Is
In evidence in every county. Candidates for
the nominations of that party astir and
large audiences are greeting them Even
Senator Martin. who has borne the sobri-
quet of 1.-THE silent man and played the
part, has taken the stump and is replying
with spirit to the criticisms of his public
services. There is promise of large vote
at the primaries. and whatever the result
may be, a good ticket is assured Either
Mr.. Swanson or Mr. Willard for governor
or Mr. Martin or Governor Montague for
senator, should bring out at the polls In
November the party's full strength.
The republicans, IL is announced, are pre-
pairing to make q thorough canvass and
hope TO make an impression on the people
They have some good men. and the proper
selections should insure dignif>S and
profitable discussion of all the public issues,
state and national IL may be that success
al the polls is beyond their reach; but adj
hitting that, it is none the less their duty
to put up the best fight possible. If they
have faith in their principles they should
Improve every opportunity to testify to it
before the people. In other way can a
party organization be preserved and pow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18
The New
White Goods
Imported and Domestic).

Imported ana DOIleStlCJ.
India Linens, French Lawns,
Persian Lawns, French Nalnsooks,
India Null, French Organdies,
Victoria Lawns, Embroidered
Swisses, Embroidered Nainsooks,
Linen Lawns and Cambrics, etc.
Many charming novelties are
shown among the filmy, diapha-
nous fabrics, now so fashionable,
and even the staples have taken on
new beauty. White will undoubt-
eddy be more worn this summer
than for years. 1t is extremely
practical as we'll as dainty.
India Linens. 1oc.. 12hsc., 15c. 20c, 25c to
50c yard.
Persian Lawns, Csc. 371sc., soc. to 6oc.
yard.
French Lawns. imported, 4s inches wide,
371sc, 50c CSC, 75c. and $1.OO yard.
Victoria Lawns, 121sc. to 2oc. yard
French Organizes, 6S inches wide, Soc,
75c., $1.O0 and SIPS a yard.
French Nainsook. As inches wide, Soc.
Toe. and 81 co yard
French Batiste, 4s inches wide, Soc, 75c.
and 500 yard
India Null, 81 inches wide. soc, 75c. and
81 90 yard.
ST. Gall Embroidered swisses, in dots--pln
size, medium and Ian ge-and a large variety
Of figured effects 81 &c, Acc, oOc., 6oc. TO
400 yard
Embroidered Nainsooks, especially desira-
BILE for shirt waists, Soc. and $1.00 yard
Linen Lawns and Cambrics, 36 and 40
inches wide. sheer and medium weights.
Soc, 75c.. $1.0o $1.o5 to $500 yard.
Second door, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18
Motorists and Others

Who is putting nails in the road between
Long Island City and Far Rockaway, N
Y? Who is the dastardly enemy of the
motor car who wants to make that route
unpopular with the whizzers? Somebody
Is doing that very thing causing punctured
tires and much peevshness on the part of
the motorists. and the latter are perplexed
TO decide whether 1t Is the work of the re-
pair men. who want more business, or the
horsemen. who want to have chance to
use the road themselves without having
their animals frightened. favorite trick
of the unidentified puncturers is to run a
lot of nails through a thin piece of board
and slide this device across the path of an
approaching car. which can be heard afar
off. Another pleasant way to check the
motor is to drive the nails into small
wooden pyramids. so that however they
may fall there will be a sharp point In evil
dence. and drop these Internal machines at
intervals along the road, SO cleverly scat
tered that 1t is only. by good luck that a
motorist escapes trouble But the board is
the favorite device. and now the police are
looking for the nail drivers.
1t is of course an outrageous wrong ON
the motor owners. thus to have public
road rendered unsafe for them But there
Is something 10 be said for the horseman.
who has more or less natural dlsinclna-
ton 10 have his horse frightened into a
runaway fit And residents along the road
are apt TO resent the railroad rate of speed
that is developed by the average runner for
Rockaway. Better a punctured tire argue
some, than slain child. or a manned adult.
Is this the irrepresslble conflict, of which
so much is said in other lines of human eff
fort? Is there always to be a feud be-
tween the motorist and the other road
users2 The bicycle once threatened to in
Ject that problem into our social cosmos.
and now that the bicycle has been tanned
and RELOCATED to the rear, the automobile
menaces the peace of the land. Separate
roads for motors would of course solve the
question admirably. Must it come to that :?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18

Broadly stated the Supreme Courts de-
cision in the hours-of-iabor case, which it
disposed of yesterday. is that state legis-
Iature cannot constitutionally restrict the
working hours in an occupation regardless
of its effect upon the health of the work
ers. 1t is. in short. a refusal to sanction an
uudiscrminatng limitation of the labor
hours by state laws. The Supreme Court
has already ruled in support of a state
statute. that of Utah restricting the hours
of labor in mines, on the ground that min
ing was an unhealthful occupation. 1t now
rules that the New York statute limiting
the hours of labor in bakeries is unconstitu-
tional. on the ground that it is not satisfied
that baking is an unhealthful occupation.
Thus in its final analysis the courts position
seems to be that the state legislatures can
limit the hours of labor in the interest of
the public health but must make sure in
every specific industry that a law to that
effect is necessary on that specific ground.
subject to the highest courts revision and
reversal.
In thus establishing itself as a judge of
the necessity of the separate hours-of-labor
statutes. the Supreme Court has unques-
tionably. to some extent. checked the move
ment of the labor unions to secure legis-
restricting the hours of labor which have,
in the main. been accepted by the employ
ars throughout the country. But the courts
ruling does not necessarily check the
"eght-hOur movement as it is generally
called. nor does it lessen the reason for its
success. The demand for shortening of
the working period is based upon physiolog-
ical and sociological conditions. 1t is I'M
denably for the benefit of the community
that the trades become highly special
lied the workers should be given oppor-
tunity for more recreation. Public senti-
ment generally endorses these restrictions
and it is that fact which has resulted in
their adoption by the unions and their ac
ceptance by the employers in such a large
majority of cases as to form virtually a
rule of the industrial world today.
The chief deterrent effect of the Supreme
Courts decision, it would seem. is likely
to be the nterposition of an obstacle in the
way of securing from state legislatures and
perhaps from Congress laws which prohibit
under penalty the employment of workers
for longer period than eight or perhaps
as in this New York case. ten hours regard
less Of the healthfuluess of the occupa-
ton. 1t may be doubted if this is an in
superable handicap. So long as public opin-
ion Justifies and sustains the demand for
a shorter working day. the trades do not
absolutely need the support of statutory
threat of punishment for an employer who
hires his men longer than the regulation
period.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18
Ad=el=ite Wood
Finishing Demonstration.

Every housekeeper should see
the demonstration of Wood-fnish-
ing Material in Our Housefurnish-
ing Department. This material
enables you to remove the varnish
from any piece of furniture and
give it any of the new dull finishes
which are becoming so popular. 1t
is especially suitable for refinish-
ing summer cottage furniture in
the popular Mission finish. This
is the first time we have ever been
able to show the modern house
keeper how to refnish old or
SCARED furniture in the rub fin
ishes, which heretofore has only
been possible by experienced cabi-
net makers. These materials are
also the best floor finishes known.
They come put up in alright cans.
Price, soc. a can up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18
Postponed.

The gentle spring once more is here;
Where is the robin singing?
Where are the skies so blue and clear?
Where are the wild flowers springing?
Where is the zephyr. soft and warm
And sunbeams dancing brightly?
The weather signals tell of storm
And we are freezing nightly
The tree that should be blossomlng fair.
Alack, how fate abused 1t;
AS ashes. IL is lying there;
For firewood we have used it.
Where are the joys that should appear
So radiantly together?
The shows postponed. It's very clear,
To wait for better weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18
Condemnation Of the Rich.
From the Hartford Times

Ihere Is altogether too strong a DISPOSE
ton to assume that every rich man Is a
criminal A great fortune does not neces-
sarily connote wickedness; it may imply
simply thrift and good luck and moderate
fortune may be accumulated by fraud But
some persons seem to lose their moral per
spectlve the moment 81 900. 900 is mentioned
and to reason: A man with 81 900 900 Is
probably bad. a man with $4,000 600 Is
certainly bad. man with 500, OOO, 900 is ten
times worse, and man with 500 600, 900 Is
a public enemy and the bill he puts in the
plate communicates the entire collection
This is ethically and logically absurd AS
Burns said, "A mans a man for "a that :"
He may be rich but honest, and frequently
Is so-not invariably. by any means-but his
riches have no morality one way or the
other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18
Travelling Requisites
(For Easter Vacations).


For those who intend spending
their Easter out of town we would
call attention to our complete
Travelling Goods Department, re-
plete as it is with every requisite
necessary for a days outing or an
extended trip abroad.
Particularly good values are rep
resented in the following:
Heavy, Canvas-covered Trunks, constructed of
thoroughly seasoned lumber with malleahe iron
clamps; full sheet iron bottom; Their straps:
Excelsior lock; cloth lined throughout.
28-inch, $500 each.
3o-inch, $3.50 each.
32-inch, 5000 each.
34-inch, $3.50 each.
36-inch, $500 each.
heavy stats across top canvas Covered brass
Victor lock- one tray.
2S-inch, 1915 each.
5o-lnch, $500 each.
32-inch, $4.35 each.
34-inch, $4-65 each.
36-inch, $500 each.
Real cowhide Leather Had Bags, new Oxford
mountings
I2-inch, $3.75 each.
I3-inch, $500 each.
I4-inch, $4.25 each.
I5-inch, $4.75 each.
I6-inch, $5.25 each.
Basement. Equitable bldg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18

which have accumulated in the molten in
terror. Formerly many held to the view
that the sudden descent of the waters Of
the ocean or Of some other considerable
body Of water into the heated interior
caused the quick production Of steam
which demanded outlet and forced open the
vents which had previously been formed,
styled volcanoes. This theory is rejected by
many leading seismologists, and the line
of cause and effect is run by them In the
reverse direction. Instead Of the oceans
causing the volcanic eruptions, they aver,
the eruptions are in reality the cause Of
the oceans. The discharge Of gases from
the molten interior. they claim, gave the
cooling earth in the first stages of It's
soldifying process it's moisture by conden-
sation, and thus water was added to the
compone nts of this sphere.
Whatever may be the chain of circum-
stances leading to the present condition. it
is demonstrated by many proofs that the
earth's interior is still in highly heated
state; that it is gradually cooling; that
eruptions are less frequent now than in
earlier ages, and that there remain suffi-
cient volcanic forces at work to give rise
occasionally to disturbances Of immeas-
urable violence, rendering life in the vicinity
of the chimneys and along the lines of sur
face-quaking extremely hazardous 1t is
assured that science cannot learn enough
from the volcanoes as to the nature Of
their periodical activities to enable man to
check these eruptions. But it may learn
something that will enable man to foresee
the eruptions more distinctly and sufficient
Iy in advance to give a saving warning;
and perhaps some day way may be found
to harness 10 mans uses some of the force
that is expended in blowing out the corks
at these vents and relieving the pressure
upon the interior of the crust
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18
ssOakdale'' PretZels
and TWiQS.

These goods are produced by the
Oakdale Baking Company OF. Phil
adelphia, and are made from the best
OF white winter wheat and pure leaf
lard; are packed, Immediately upon
removal from the ovens, in a neat
and Clearly manner, and are deli
ciously crisp and brown.
We are showing them in several
shapes and sizes, and invite you to
sample them freely.
Fifth floor Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18
Maine Sets an Example.
From the Springfield tMass.) Republican.

1t is not too late to take note of the fact
that the recent Maine legislature abolished
the fee system, root and branch, and estab-
lished salaries for all state offices wherein
the fee system had prevailed wholly or In
part. The change was also extended to the
various county offices and definite salaries
fixed for them. This reform has long been
needed. 1t is also to be noted that the
proper allotments were made for travelling
expense where necessary, and so the excuse
for using free passes was done away with
1t is estimated that the extinction of the
fee system will save the tax payers about
$40 600 year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18
Second Rose Bush Sale.

We shall begin tomorrow our
second Rose Bush sale, at which
time we shall offer free blooming
monthly roses, with leaves already
started and ready for planting.
Most of these are Tea Roses,
though there are some hardy Hy-
brid Perpetuals. They come put
up four in package. We offer a
choice Marechal Mel Rose in each
package.
25c pckg. of 4 bushes.
Also lot of Carnation Plants,
four in package, one each of red
and white and two shades of pink.
25c. pckg. Of 4 plants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18
Rich Gut GLASS
for Easter Gifts.

Cut Glass makes an ideal Easter
Gift, and our very complete variety
offers the best possible opportunity
to secure standard makes at the
lowest possible prices consistent
with first quality. We quote few
items and invite inspection:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18
No Reciprocity.

Almost every father overestimates the
intellectual capacity of his children
Yes, answered the gloomy person; and
the misfortune of 1t is that the children SO
seldom recproeate when they get big
enough to take notice. ''... -.r. .,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18

Cut, Glass Dishes. S1.5o and up
~. Glass v,.e, $500 and up
Cut Glass Salad Bowls ..... $2.95 and up
Ont Glass Fruit Dishes $3.50 and up
ps Cut Glass Hish-f0oted Bon $2.o5 and up
Ont Glass Water Pitchers $500 and up
r., c,,.. Gallery rr,vu $3.50 and up
c,,, c,..s c,r,t.. S3.25 and up
Ont Glass cs,ale,tieks $I.oo and up
cnt e,,s. Violet Vases SI.oo and up
Sc. Cut Glass Sugar and Cream $3.50 and up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18
SHOOTING STARS,
The Charge.

What do you think that man who IS
now under investigation for graft ought to
be charged WITH"
1T seems to me-" answered Senator Sor-
ghum. that he ought to be charged with
criminal carelessneSs"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18
ton
Fancy China for
Easter Gifts.

We have arranged on center ia
bles in China Department a lot OF
odd and dainty bits of Imported
China, especially suitable for Eas-
ter Gifts, and each has an engraved
Easter Greeting Card attached. We
call especial attention to the two
lots at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18
"Avenue of Dolls"
From the Pail Mall Gazette.

Most persons are aware of the German
Kaiser's Unsuitable passion for setting up
statues of all and sundry. Stone effigies
take one unaware at every turn of his mai
esty's capital, until the long-sufferng citi-
gems have been moved to dub the imposing
Sieges-Allee the Avenue of Dolls
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18

Secretary Loeb dscredits some of the
stories told about the Presidents hunting
trip. There is no getting away from the
traditions of mendacity surrounding the
man who goes out with gun or a fishing
pole.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18
ceaied- fhetal slides for adjusting screens
Made=tO=Order Screens and Doors.

Our Made-to Order (Cabnemade) Screens
equal of made The Screens of
ber filled with I4mesh black apanned panted WIRE
nsurng absolute from the
ton of these Screens perfect guides
the full length of the windows, springs the sides
that they be top window
make them inside require
finish them to match any woodwork
The Doors make specially attractive designs (snge
doube match the woodwork of the finished
with knob fine brass hinges and hggrade brass lock.
We would be pleased to estimate single windows whole
houses free of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18

Mr.. Lawson finds it difficult to keen his
favorite characters in financial literature
from being driven out of the calcium light
by the officers of the Equitable Insurance
Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18
Coolie Labor.

From the Chicago News.
Several gentlemen who have not the
slightest desire to dig the canal themselves
will throw picturesque fit or two If coolie
labor Is to be employed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18

The Russian and Japanese fleets are hav-
ing SO much difficulty in finding each other
that it is difficult to decide which is really
the purSuer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18
The Trusts.

Monopolies declare we must
Meet even more expense.
The poor consumer finds his trust
Alone in Providence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18

If Mayor Dunno undertakes to settle all
the strikes that occur in Chicago he will
have difficulty in getting around to mu-
nicipal ownership.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18

Senator Platt of New York says that this
is the foolish season of politics. 1t is feared
that the senator speaks with more or less
prejudice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18

The Omaha school boys who object to two
Japanese pupils may have found jiu jtsu a
little too rough for the ordinary recess di-
versions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18

The consumer cannot help wishing that
something could be done to make the beef
magnates pay the cost of European trips
and other incidental expenses out OF their
own pDcketS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18

The Nationals are confident that the
adage about bad beginnings sometimes
making good endings applies to base ball as
well to other things
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18

The prosecuting officers seem to have al
most as much difficulty in making definite
stand in the Nan Patterson trial as some
of the jurors had
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18

The testimony in the theatrical trial in
progress in New York is distinguished by
snappy dialogue although the plot is rath-
er obscure
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18

The czar thoroughly envies the head of
government who can take his eyes off
affairs long enough to enjoy bear hunt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18
If Bryan Should Be still,

From the Charleston News and Courier.
We shudder to think what would happen
to the democratic party If Col Bryan
should collapse into silence for few weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18

The Japanese as usual are leaving all the
preliminary promises to the outcome of
an engagement to the Russians
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18
GLASS Eases
for Easter.

We are showing a complete line
of White and Colored Vases for
Easter Flowers. We quote few
items and invite inspection:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18

Colonial Glass Violet Vases. ........... -
co,o0,., Glass Flower centers. ...... 65c.
Green Glass Vases. I5c.
co,o,,., Glass Sweet Pea Vases 35c.
Colonial Glass Easter Lily Vases. ........ soc.
Colonial Glass Tulip Vases. .-...-.......
Small Irideseent Glass Vases. ............ w.
Ruby Glass Violet Vases. ................ 25c.
Firth hoor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18

Saratoga has voted in favor of gambling
1t does not believe in Hamlet with the
title role omitted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18
Relentless

What is the object in delaying the trial
of that sensational case so long?"
Il am trying to protect the public" an
swered the relentless prosecutor Il want
to give popular interest a chance to sub.
side so that the prisoner will not be en-
couraged to go on the stage if acquitted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18
Death Of the Peach.

From the New York Tribune.
Now is the time for bulletins announcing
the total ruin Of the Delaware peach crop
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18

de man dat allus manages to keep out
o debt said Uncle Eben, SIS one o. de
bes' financiers In de country, even If he
don gilt noticed in de papers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18
5OC. each.

Also a lot of Japanese 1mari
Plates, in choice red and blue eff
fects, measuring 8a inches in di-
ameter, at the low price of
I5c. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18
25c. and SOC.
.Dardimiere Special:

We offer a new lot OF Imported
Jardinieres, measuring 4 inches
across top, at the special price,
&c, each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-18
Window Screens and Screen Doors.

We showing complete stock Ready-made Window
Screens and Screen Doors All
Of the best materials.
Adjustable Metal Center Screens with hardwood
ceat %netals slid adm