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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21

vised people to- keep their children clean
and in good general health, while taking
care of their diet. as the surest known
means of warding Off the disease. Although
the exact manner of the transmission of the
disease is not definitely established, enough
is suspected to warrant tie closing of the
public schools in all cases where q pupil has
developed meningitis
1t is believed by some observers that
meningitis is distinctly winter disease,
perhaps allied with, or in a measure caused
by pneumonia. 1t seems always to be more
prevalent after a hard winter when there
has been an unusual occurrence of lung
trouble. 1t attacks children almost ex-
clusively few of the Philadelphia sufferers
being more than fifteen years of age. Thus
far Washington has escaped the dread
Spotted fever" and 1t is to be hoped that
the deplorable condition of some of the
streets of the capital will not induce an out
break of meningitis in the poorer quarters.
In view of the present sufferings of Phil
adelphia and New York every possible pre-
caution should Immediately be taken to
scour the streets and alleys of the quarters
chiefly occupied by the class which seems
especially marked by this disease as invit-
ing attack.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
THE SUNDAY STAR.

Beginning on the Goth of March The Star
will be published every day of the year,
Issuing on that day the first number of its
Sunday edition of four parts. This depart
urc from it's long established rule Is taken
for the purpose of keeping in close touch
with it's readers and the community at
large without interruption throughout the
year. In point of news service The Sunday
Star will be in every respect equal to the
daily evening editions, and all the news OF
the world will be laid before the readers OF
Washington Sunday morning. In addition
there will be attractive features in har-
mony with the well-known policy of The
Star of giving its readers the best and
most wholesome reading obtainable from
alt sources. Some of the special features of
The Sunday Star will be unique in the case
of a Washington newspaper. Announce
ments of the rates and details of the at
fractions of this newly added issue appear
elsewhere In the news columns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
Mr, Cleveland

Mr.. Clevelands heart remains true to
Poll. The limpid stream where. the fish
abide Is the place for him. Once while
President he left Washington on a fishing
trip on the eve of Decoration Day, and
there was stir about it. Many people
thought, and said. he should have remained
at home and participated in the patriotic
services. He is off now for Florida, fishing
OUTFIT in hand, not on the eve exactly of an
important occasion. but an important occa-
sion to which he has been invited will take
place during his absence. The Jefferson
day dinner will be eaten in New York on
April Ii and its projectors were in hopes
OF securing his attendance. Probably they
viii get letter instead, breathing good
party spirit and advising the brethren to
brace up and look pleasant despite the
gloom that now envelops them. Mr. Cleye-
land has recently been wrestling with his
old enemy the govt but having at last
thrown him is getting back to his old form
again. He will round his seventy-second
year mark in 1905, probably in a good state
OF health and certainly full of interest in
national affairs. VIII his friends boom him
again for the presidency? There is still
Cleveland following. and it will have no
other leader.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
years possible to one who succeeds himself

years possible to one who succeeds himself
in Office.
The opposition to The change-of-date prof.
ect has in point of fact no really substan-
tial ground upon which to base arguments.
Apart from the desirability of securing a
more clement season for the ceremony, and
thus increasing the peoples pleasure In
the event and lessening the danger, there
is n constantly increasing demand for a
lengthening of the 81 ort session of Con-
gress. The business of the country is grow
ing and the closing session of each sue
cessive Congress is steadily becoming IN
adequate for attention to necessary mat
ters The addition of nearly two months to
the life of the Congress would prevent
many deadlocks over important legislation
such as are often solved only by unsatisfac-
tory compromises. The repeated failure OF
Congress to pass upon vitality urgent items
solely for the real or alleged lack of time
has aroused a popular demand for longer
sessions in the alternate years which has
of late given a new and valuable assist
ance to the movement for nauguration-d date
raform
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
Lengthening the Term.

One OF the most remarkable objections
that has ever been raised against the prop
osition to change the date of the inaugura-
tion from March to April 20 has recently
been submitted In the course of the discus
sion of the matter precipitated by Senator
Bates death. This is that it would be dis
courteous to the memory of George WASH
ington to give any other President a longer
term by one month and twenty-slx days
than that which he served as chief execu-
tive. AS matter OF fact. every President
who has ever filled out two full terms has
served longer than did George Washington
who did not take the oath of Office the first
time until April 80 the Inauguration date now
urged by advocates of the needed change
But II there remains an objection to MAX
Ing any Presidents term longer than the
eight years which Washington would have
served IL he had not been delayed in taking
the first oath, the case of Mr.. Roosevelt is
an apt one with which TO meet the diff
Guilty. He succeeded to the Office of Presi-
dent on the 18th OF September, 1901. If the
change now urged Is made he will there
fore have served. II not reelected despite
his decision not to be a candidate again.
seven years. seven months and sixteen days
as against washington's seven years ten
months and four days. In such circum-
stances. unless the tradition against third
terms is abandoned. no future President
VIII ever serve longer than the full eight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
Cuba.

The people of Cuba would do well to re-
elect President Palma. General Gomez ana
General Maso are good men, but the occa-
sion does not call for either of them. It
does call for Mr.. Palma. who has admins
tered his office upon the whole with great
success. He has made some mistakes and
some enemies. Such an experience goes
with the responsibilities of the initiative IN
a high office. He took the rens in circum-
stances of great difficulty. There were mis-
gvings even in Cuba about the new order
of things and on the outside predictions
were numerous that early failure was in
evitable. With the friendliest feelings in
the world we ourselves looked on with much
solicitude. Cuba had for so long a time
been under the harrow of SPAIN and for so
short a time under our care, that there
seemed some reason to doubt the result of
an attempt at free government.
1t was not long however until confidence
sprang up President Palma took hold like
a veteran and his countrymen were inspir-
ed by his example. He showed a grasp of
affairs which testified at once to his ability,
to his study of forms, and to how profitably
he had employed his time during his long
residence in the United States. He became
at once his peoples leader and adviser, he
encouraged his friends and COMPOUNDED his
enemies, and has ever since steadily gained
in the general esteem. He has been the
president of the whole country, and very
worthy one.
During a second term Mr.. Palma might
be expected to do even better. His expe-
rence would come into play, and assist in
the handling of all new problems Cuba is
on the up grade. the United States is.
and she will feel in the near future the
changes which the vigor and the siren
uosity of the age are bringing about every
where. trained hand at her helm there
fore would count for much in her progress.
As the Cuban people look to us for en-
couragement and example, it would profit
them to remember that one of our best
strokes of policy at the outset of our gov
ernmeptal venture was in allowing our first
Presidents, with one exception. two terms.
1t was largely in that way we kept things
steady. and permitted good things to reach
full fruition. And coming down to the
present, 1t may be said that the reelection
of Mr.. Mckinley, and the continuation of
his policies by his successor-insuring eight
years of progress on one line-in some part
explain this country's existing unexampled
prosperity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
Cerebro Spinal Meningitis.

While science is still considerably puzzled
by the disease technically styled cerebro
spinal meningitis and often called spotted
fever, which is just now unusually preya-
lent in Philadelphia and New York, enough
is known to satisfy most physicians that
unclean living is one of the chief fostering
causes. 1t spreads mainly among the chill
dren of the poorer classes. who live in filthy
slums on streets so narrow that the sun
cannot reach the pavements and dry them,
and where the cleaners are seldom sent.
Since the first of January there have been
twenty-eight cases of meningitis in the city
of Philadelphia. most of them coming from
a certain small area closely populated by
poor people. So far known all of the
Philadelphia cases have proved fatal. In
New York also, there are so many menin-
gifts cases that the disease is virtually epi-
demic among the tenement house jewellers
of the lower downtown districts.
There is at present no specific remedy
for meningitis. although some physicians
have been experimenting for a season or
two with the diphtheria anti-toxin in the
hope of effecting cures. but so far as known.
with little encouraging result. The head
of Philadelphia's bureau Of health has adj
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
A Convert.

I'm ready fur the simple life. I'm waitin'
for the day
When everything is peaceable, without a
sign of fray.
I'm tired O. fghtin' snowstorms, I'm tired
O chopin wood
A simple life is somethin' that I feel would
do me good
I've shivered in the mornn' when the dawn
was gray and bleak
I've took quinine an bitters till my stom-
ach's gettin' weak.
An I'm waitn most impatient fur the time
to come along
When the sun is shinin' lazy and the world
is all a song.
Swingin' in the hammock underneath the
spreadin' tree,
Listenin' to the robin an the murmur Of
the bee;
Keepin' jes' little bit awake, SOS not to
miss
The perfume of the clover mingled with the
zephyr's kiss
I've had enough of battle with the winter s
ruthless power;
I yearn for peace and quiet. I can stand it
by the hour.
It's fine to be hero an to conquer in the
strife.
But I'm gettin' good an ready to adopt
simple life:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
Mexican Politics in Colorado.
from the Philadelphia Ledger.

Colorado retains some traces of early
Mexican influences. The government of the
state is conspicuously carried on in the
Spanish-American manner, upon the good
old rule, the simple plan, that they shall
take who have the power and they shall
keep who can" Sometimes the forms of
law are observed and sometimes not The
state has had recent experiences of various
kinds of arbitrary proceedings-arbitrary
judgments, arbitrary assertion of the mill
tary power. In such prevailing lawlessness
1t is not strange that there should have
been violence and fraud at the state elec-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
Jardiniere and
Stand Special.

The best value we have ever Of
fered in a Jardiniere and Stand to
match. They are decorated in a
pleasing green coloring, and togeth-
er measure 80 inches in height. The
jardiniere measures 10 inches across
the top.
Special Price, $I.o5 complete.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
w. & L. Box and Head Couches

Made By us, IL factory. the prem
Uses, by experienced mechanics, of the best ma
terials, and which We fully guarantee
Select your covering and choose the design you
wish and We win deliver to you couch which for
sightlinesS, durability and thoroughness OF work
manship cannot be surpassed, II equaled, at The
price,
Box Couches, covered With initiation figured de-
MIN or cretonne, $1,000 each.
Box COuehes, covered with real denim art
ticking, $3.50 each.
Box Couches, covered with figured tapestry or
plain rep, $500 each.
Head Corches, with plain tufted top, CURED
hair filing full ruffies and covered with denim.
domestic taffeta imported cretonne, $24.00 to
$50. 90 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
The Beam in Our Own Eve.
n the Louisville Courier-Journal.

the statistician tells us that in all the
United States, outside of cities, there are
but 5000 miles of macadamized roads, while
In France alone there are 600 miles. If
VIZ spent more of our energy in building
good roads. and less of it in Boosting of
our superiority to the rest of creation. we
could better stand comparison with the
rest of creation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
The Designer for April is on Sale

And contains among others the following interesting articles Fads
and Fancies for Easter Brides Making Dresses BOYS
and Girls Sailor Costumes Up to Date How Construct En-
lar, How House
Largest Women Stories
Easter Verse, ETC.
copy.-Special price, Soc. year.
The April Standard Patterns the spring and
styles in Womens Misses and Chldren which
charmngly pretty and attractive. and I5c each.
Fashion Sheets free for the asking.
! attn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
Japan.
VUEtt1s
From the Portland Oregonian.

The population of Japan is about 43000,-
000-one-third that of Russia. But Japan
has a homogeneous population and is near
the seat of war. Her supply of men will
not fail and her people are prepared for
immense sacrifices. The spirit of her SOL
diery is spleeIdid, as the fighting shows.
Japan can furnish men enough. She can
place more men at the seat. of war than
Russia can. Her main problem is the finan-
cial one; but herein she certainly has no
more difficult problem than that which con-
fronts Russia. Less difficult. probably.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
SHOOTING STARS.
A Resemblance Noted,

Eyes" said the man who poses as con-
noisseur, Il am fond ef music, although
don't know how to play
That" replied young Mrs. Torkins, lis
just the way Charley is with the races"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
A Question,

If all the trusts their hands would lay
In this terrestrial game,
When things refused to come our way,
Whom would we have to blame?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21

Paris doctor says that radium will cure
snake bite. Radium is too scarce and ex-
pensive to be accessible in communities
where snake bites are likely to occur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21

The Georgia judges decision that chain
gang work is wrong will be heartily indors-
ed by prisoners who object to having their
rest disturbed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21

Mr.. Bryan does not guarantee that the
reorganization of the democratic party will
not be attended with some danger to Arthur
p. German and other innocent bystanders
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
Civilized Connecticut.

From the Springfield Republican.
No whipping post for Connecticut The
legislature says nay. They might as we'll
revive the Connecticut Newgate Of the
eighteenth century as the lash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21

That Mrs Chadwick should have hood
winked few bank officials is not so sur
prisng that she should have escaped
the attentions of the customs house people
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21

The hustle is said to be coming into style.
The Wisconsin legislature had so little en-
enlargement in its attack on corsets that
it will probably not try to interfere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
Good Neighbor.

From the Springfield Republican
The Japanese minister says the right
word in answer to Congressman HuITs
alarum. Japan wishes to be a good
neighbor' to tile Philippines, and the
American people are sure of it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21

A Russian official at home runs almost as
much risk of being shot at as man who
goes to the front in Asia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21

Rojestvensky's embarrassments would be
increased if his government were to give
him search warrant for Admiral Togo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21

DR.. Osler's suggestion has not caused any
noticeable activity on the part of any chlo-
reform trust
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21

Tom Lawson is perhaps realizing that 1t
is impossible to write magazine article
that will be as sensational as the cover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21

The car cannot deny that he would have
saved a great deal of money If he had taken
Japan's advice about surrendering early.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21

Mutual esteem among the officers is not
necessarily included in the naturalization
plans of the Equitable Life Assurance Asso-
CATION
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21

Russell Sage manages to go along quietly
and comfortably without getting mixed up
in any Investigations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21

Japan may want the Philippines. but it
is not displaying such haste as to indicate
a fear that the bidding will be lively.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
His Health.

$50 you took an ocean voyage for your
health?'
Yes"
How did it work?''
Il got sea sick and never felt so miser-
able in my life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
netaa
BedSteadS.

L
II III III stead will never en-
NN tirely go out of use, it
has to very marked
degree been supplanted by the
Metal Bedstead. The Metal Bed
stead upon its first appearance inn
mediately took hold of popular
fancy, and has constantly increased
in favor, until today over one-half
of the people are its advocates.
Its merits at once commend
themselves; it is sanitary; it is rest
full; it is easily cleaned, and does not
afford the great advantages for YER
|. min as does the wooden bedstead !;
it is slightly, and the variety of de-
signs and styles are numerous
some plain, others highly artistic,
and the various colors and combi-
nations of colors are so varied as to
please any fancy and harmonic
with any room surroundings
which feature has become of much
importance these later years.
We are showing our spring and
summer stock of Metal Bedsteads
in full, including not only the very
latest effects, but the most attract
i've designs of this seasons output.
All-brass Bedsteads in richly plain and h ghly
ar Ws DESIGNS $40 90 to SIS 90 e, each
designs $3.50 to $40. 80 each.
Colored Enameied Bedsteads. in delicate plain
shades and combinations, artisically blended. $500
to 5000 each.
ment of Cribs, plain white and eolcred enameled.
with brass trimmings, fitted with either National
woven wire springs and adjustable sides, $3.50
TO $3.50.
Mattresses.
The Mattress is the most impor-
tant part of the bed outfit, and
should not be purchased without
full consideration of its require
ments. On it depends ease, rest,
refreshing sleep and sanitation. 1t
can be made hard and uneven and
become almost unbearable, or it can
be soft, downy and elastic.
Most of our Mattresses are made
in our own factory, on the premises,
of the very best materials and in a
most careful and perfectly sanitary
manner.
Our Hair Mattresses are made of
carefully picked South American
long hair and the best grades of
ticking.
As special value we offer the
following:
4o-ib Mixed Hair Mattresses. made in
two parts and covered with colonial ticking
Special Price, $3.50.
Special attention is directed 70 our Felt Mat
tresscs. which the ..acme" OF comfort and
ease made OF layers Of pure cotton felt Tor Ka--
pas. species Of cotton grown In North Caro-
lima, having unusually long. tough hbers Of great
strength and resiIiency). they soft and very
elastic; made IN two parts and covered With
best quality ticking
so to $500 Each.
Second floor, Ut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21

Washington's advantages are great
enough to insure growth that would make
an annual census interesting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21

New Lace Curtains.
We have display and sale complete line
of Lace Curtains for spring and summer. The de-
signs this season show more real beauty and at
Effectiveness than and include Irish Point.
Renaissance. Arabian Brussels and rich effects in
the and popular Fish Nets.
Summer Curtains.
Our stock Of these pretty, graceful. airy curtains
Is comprehensive than ever before. Ample
assortments of designs, rich colorings and
artistic Effects including Ruffied Muslin EN-
brodered Muslin, CoIored Madras, Snowflake Cross
Stripe, etc.
Special attention is asked TO some very special
values We are Offering in the popular Snowflake
Curtains tor Grenadine grounds), in unusually ef-
fective color combinations, at
$I.oo, $I.25, $I.5o, $500 UP to 5000.
Also Plain Muslin Curtains, trimmed with duted
ruffe; 2A yds. long.
4 6oc pair.
E Plain and Figured Muslin Curtains trimmed with
hemstitched rufne; "a and yds. long.
|: 75c. pair.
{. Dotted Muslin Curtains, trimmed with plain
futed rufle; yds. long
SI.oo a pair.
Plain Muslin Curtains, trimmed with embrod-
cred ruffse; very sheer and fine; yds long.
ST.. so pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
Slip Cover Materials.

OIIP OOVCI NIdttI IdIo.
Our new line of Slip Cover Materials meets every
possible want-goods of every description and de
sign and effects tic suit every taste.
36inch Art Ticking, 30e a yard
36-inch Cotton Stripes. 1Sc yard.
31-inch Imported Cretonnes, 35c., SOC. and I5c
a yard.
5e-inch Pure Linens 45c. yard.
66-inch Pure Linens 55c. yard
31-inch SwansdOwn, 35c. yard.
31-inch Plain Striped Damask 30c. yard.
Special attention is called to the following ex-
ceIlent value in Slip Covers for 5-pece Parlor
Suites of excellent quality Cotton Damask allow
ing Is yards for the making, and finished with
French seams
Special Price, $3.50 the Suite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21

President Castro should be presented with
a copy of the Simple Life"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
Fortified

Don't you find it irksome to have no
work to do now?" asked the constituent.
No" answered the candid congressman.
II got rather used to it at the Capitol last
winter" i-=1.-..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
Bouillon Cup and
Saucer Special.

A lot of Odd Fancy Bouillon Cups
and Saucers, in assorted shapes,
sizes and decorations. Special price,
soc. Per Cup and Saucer.
Regularly $I.oo and $I.5o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
Limoges China
Sauce Plate Special.

A lot of decorated French China
Sauce Plates, i'll a neat pink pattern,
with border effect. Special price,
3 for 25c.
Regularly I5c Each.
Also lot of German China Sauce
Plates reduced from Ioc. to SC. each.
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
New Lace Bed Sets.

We showing particularly choice line of new
designs In Irish Point and Renaissance Lace Bed
Sets-white and Arabian shades; also Real Hand
made Lace Sets: also Dotted Muslin and Plain
Muslin Sets with colored borders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21

Sometimes" said Uncle Eben, ode man
dat keeps braggin' bout how honest he is
sounds like he was tryin' to hoP up his
courage an keep f'om Eackslidin'."