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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
Chairman Payne's Letter.

Mr. Payne in his letter to Mr. Mccall
states the case of the standpatters with per-
feet frankness. The times are extraordi-
narily good, but will not remain so IL tariff
revision is entered upon. For this reason
nothing will be done with the tarin by this
Congress. Some of the schedules are not
precisely what some republicans could WISH
but the Dingley law In Its entirety, although
in it's nine years of existence having revolu-
tionized business conditions. Is too valuable
a measure to be revised at this time.
This leads fairly to the conclusion that
only a business crash will bring the stand
patters to the point of consenting to tariff
revision. If that crash comes what then
will be their proposition? Revise the duties
upward. of course. We shall then be told
that lowering duties would still further
complicate matters-add to existing distress
make recovery for business impossible.
Republicans of the rev.sonist school con-
front difficult situation, but they should
not be discouraged by it. Continued agita-
ton is both their remedy and their duty.
They believe that the time for revision is
now; that the longer revision is delayed the
worse it will be for the policy of protection,
already held responsible for inequalities
which might easily be adjusted without det-
victory of 1904 achieved on platform con-
tainfng reference to the tariff. meant re-
vision by this Congress. But the standpat-
ters say no. That was general-a campaign
plank in a campaign platform. And what
Is platform? Somebody has defined It
as thing to get in on. The republicans
got in. and did so probably without much
aid from the tariff plank in their platform,
the Presidents personality being the plat
form. But the platform contained a tariff
plank. and the spirit of it should have
shaped the course Of this Congress on that
subject.
Republican revisionists seek no alliance
with the avowed enemies Of protection
They favor no course which would raze the
customs houses level with the ground But
they must view with the gravest concern
the effort to make protection stand for''
duties wholly indefensible at this day, and
the probability that If that attitude Of the
standpatters Is much longer maintained the
country may intrust tariff revision to other
than republican agencies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27

a short distance north OF the Capitol thus
to exempt the chief offender from the OPP
erations Of the law while continuing to
punish the citixens who are sincerely trying
to comply with Its terms.
The House IL asking the railroad compa-
MES to DO no more than Congress has al
ready commanded the business men OF the
capital to do. Indeed, the problem pre-
scented to the railroads by the bin passed
yesterday Is less difiicult than that which
the commercial community of the District
has been for several years endeavoring to
solve out of respect for the statute. The
railroads have 1t easily within their power
to meet the mandate of the House bill by
the change of fuel or by the adoption Of
electric traction within the limits OF the
terminal. To do the latter will be to mod
ernize the union station OF Washington
The unmistakable tendency of the times Is
toward the use or electricity In traction
over both long and short distances. 1t Is
an ideal method for terminal uses. even
taking into consideration the difficulty OF
changing power on entering and leaving the
area of smoke prohibition. In a few years.
1t Is safe to predict, the consensus of opin-
ion In the railroad world will be that the
steam locomotive has passed its apex of
usefulness. Why should not this monu-
mental terminal, which has been designed
as modern railroad station, be placed at
the outset on a plane which In a short time
will be the standard for all such establish
ments?
1t was mistake In the first place to ex-
empt the railroad locomotives from the OPP
erations of the smoke law. 1t Will be
double mistake now to permit the new sta
ton to be used on this basis of inequitabie
exemption by permitting the maintenance
of a nuisance which will speedily soil the
beautiful walls of not only the station itself.
buI those of the great public structures IN
the near vicinity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
England's Diminishing Drink Bills.
From the Chicago Record Herald

We have spoken of the sure and steady
growth of temperance In the United States
due to various factors, Industrial social
legislative end sanitary. In England fig
ures have just been furnished which con-
firm the general impression that, in the
words of a London paper. there is a grad
ual sliding of the nation into habits OF
sobriety." DR.. Dawson Burns analyzinR
the official returns of the quantities OF
intoxicating liquors consumed in the united
kingdom during 1905. concludes that there
has been a decrease of nearly $23 600, COO
The year under review, moreover Is not
exceptional In this respect. 1t Is, In fact,
the sixth registering consecutive de-
creased expenditure on alcoholic beverages
The decrease for 1904 was over S2s. 600, 600.
The total decrease in the national drink bill
in the six years amounts to about S11O.-
600 GOO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
GLASS Vases for
Easter Flowers.

We are showing a complete line
OF plain and colored Glass Vases
for Easter Lilies, Violets and other
cut flowers for the Easter season.
They come from foreign and do
mestic makers in the plain and coll
ored glass, as we'll as the fine grades
of American Cut Glass, in choice
shapes and cuttings. The prices are
very reasonable.
We call especial attention to tho
tour assortments, shown in groups
of each price, at
I5c., CSC, soc. and 75c. for choice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
One Step Toward smokeless Station


The House OF Representatives hassunan-
imously gone on record in favor of a smoke
less railroad station In this city. 1t is to
be hoped that tho Senate viii promptly fol-
low suit by passing the bill This action
Will go far toward evolving the smokeless
city which is proclaimed AIS the ideal OF
all members OF Congress. II this measure
Is made into law there viii be little need
10 worry in the Understanding It's en-
Recommendations the atmosphere of wash
ington. At present, it Is safe to say. four
hfths OF all the smoke that rolls through
the air and settles down upon the clothes
and persons and housefurnishings comes
from the stacks Of the locomotives with
hard coal or oil used IN the present type
or engines employed IA he terminal, or with
electricity substity ? steam there
would be no e-nissio.- rom the tracks and
yards Washington would be practically
without smoke nuisance.
It Is manifestS thsurd to go on prose-
cutting business linen for making nuisance
with their necessary steam boilers and al
lowing the railroads meanwhile to emit
dense volumes OF unhealthfh disaxurIng
smoke. It will be much more ridiculous
when all the railroad traits Is e,s~srr,t saf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
The House and the Midshipmites.

From the New York Sum-
For good many years it has been the
habit OF some representatives in Congress
70 giro at the brutality" Of the wicked
boys at West Point and Annapolis. THE
young satraps haze and ere hazed, They
even fight. upon occasion; crime unpar-
donable In youths bred to fight, II necessity
arrives, hereafter: Besides, the rascala
wear buttons and things and are much
more brilliant In externals than the civilian
and yet what are they, after all, but
Uncle Sans charity boys, as their states-
them2 Most of them come to the acad.
emies by the democratic route OF competi-
tive examination: but something survives
of the curious old prejudice which was once
keen, against West Point in particular No
military and naval aristocracy herei No
bedizened popsnjays to sneer at the plain
people first and enslave them afterward!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
Easter Jardiniere Sale,

We offer four lots of Jardinieres
especially suitable for use with Eas-
ter potted plants. The prices are
the lowest we have ever been able
to name and represent values that
cannot be appreciated until styles
and sizes are examined.
Lot No. Includes Jardinieres
in assorted shapes and colorings,
measuring 7 inches across top, which
are offered at
25c. each.
Lot No. Includes Jardinieres
in assorted tints, shapes and deco
rations, measuring s inches across
top, which are offered at
CSC. each.
Lot No. 3-Includes Jardiniercs
in assorted shapes, colorings and de-
signs, including some double-sidc-
handled effects and measuring 9
inches across top, and offered at
soc. each.
Lot No. Includes large Jar
dinieres in assorted colorings,
shapes and decorations, measuring
9 and 10 inches across top and Of
fered at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
"Too Many Wrecks"


The Railway Age, journal devoted to
the technical and commercial sides Of rail-
reading, recently published an article In
which the charge is plainly made with
reference to the operation of railroads,
there are too many wrecks" It would
have been worthy OF attention coming from
publication covering general subjects, but
1t is given special significance through its
appearance in a periodical without the
slightest faint of sensationalism; one In
deed characterized by decided conservatism
where Its special field is involved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
Austrian China
Dinner Set Special.

We offer lot of choice quality
Austrian China Dinner Sets, which
are unusually we'll decorated in a
pink border pattern on new plain
shape, with dainty thin Divide cups
and saucers. We have never offered
same quality in a set before for less
than ST. 800, but for this March sale
we have priced them at
$I2.5o per Ioo-piece set.
This is an excellent opportunity 10
secure china set at less than is
usually asked for good earthenware.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
Chicken Salt and
PeDDer Shakers.

We are showing on center couI-
ter large collection of Chicken
shaped Salt and Pepper Shakers,
and call especial attention to the
new one representing the chicken as
just coming out of the shell. They
are very appropriate for the Easter
season, and are moderately priced.
Ioc. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
An Unpatriotio Suggestion.

Amy congressman will tell you that his
salary amounts to less than his income
would be in private business" said the fair
minded citizen.
YES" answered the man with suspic-
ious nature but isn't that sometimes be-
cause he would be OF 80 much more real use
In private business?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27

The Emperor William once insisted on
sailing his own yacht but he will doubtless
be willing to let the usual authorities keep
control of the big Hamburg American
steamship that has been chartered for his
personal use this summer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
Red Innari

Red Imari
Plate Special.
We offer lot of Japanese China
Plates, measuring 8 inches in diam
eter and decorated in a red Imari
pattern, at the special price,
tor 25c., SI.45 per dozen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27

The declaration by a witness that there
is no master mind in Standard OIL must
have caused smile among some Of the Ma
poleons OF finance who assemble at 20
Broadway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
A Character pic+,,r.

What is this?' asked the man who "a
prejudiced against the Chinese, as he in
spected his laundry bill
That" answered the enlightened oriental.
is a Chinese character"
Well, Judging from its general crooked
ness. I should say 1t was a correct repre-
sentation."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27

Mr.. Smoot Is obliged to spend so much
of his time being investigated that he
should be excused If he does not do all the
real work of senator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27

1t looks as If the Chinese were getting
ready to extend to the majority Of for
eigners only such consideration as is shown
TO the most unfavored nation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
Game Of Games.

From the New York Tribune.
Evidence has been produced to show that
base ball was invented at Syracuse, $50
b. c. A further re-reading of history may
show that Dionysius. the tyrant. gained hts
bad distinction by arbitrary conduct az
umpire in the games OF the Syracusan
mines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
French China Game
PLAQUE Sr9eciaf

Z 1E.~ "S7V a|IS~OEt44o
We offer a lot of choice quality
French China Plaques, in the popu-
lar Io-inch size, decorated in as
sorted game designs and with gold
trimmed edges. These Plaques are
bored ready for hanging, SO that
they can be used in dining rooms
with OF without plate rails. They
are usually &c.
Special price, 55c. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
Last Week of the
March Special Sale of
China and Glassware.

9 MOTHER week, and the last of the March sale China
IVi Glassware brings special
41lk visit the fifth floor
We have secured and offering many exceptional values
both the domestic and goods would
the fact that in instance the qualities highest
standing the prices
ordinary
In with goods secured from import
and manufacturers whatever
styles and designs have decided duplicate which,
order before
decisive reductions from former prices.
From these opportunities repenshne
household needs a very small expenditure money.
We quote few of the excellent values:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
The Ratio,

The statesman strives to be exact,
His zeal, he'll ne'er restrain it.
1t takes a day to state a fact
And thirty to explain it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27

With another teamsters' strike threat
ened, Chicago may still be regarded az
headquarters for labor agitation regardless
of the occasional rivalry of other communl-
ties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27

A practically graftless police force such
as Washington boasts is one to be proud of
and one which ought to claim every pos
sible consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27

Congress Is now expected to look several
questions over to decide whether its duty is
to promote or block legislation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27

John Mitchell has. OF course, studied la
"or agitation sufficiently to realize that a.
leaders one chance of remaining a leader
Is to achieve positive success
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27

1t must be admitted even by those who
doubt Father Gapon's efficiency as lead
er In Russia that the charges against his
private character come from prejudiced
sources.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
No Personal Grievance.

Why do you express youseh with so
much violence against railways and cor
poratIons?"
spose," answered Farmer Corntossel,
It's mostly cause I git kind O. lonesome
an don't want to be left out of the CONVEX
sation that's goin' on"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27

Some Of the Mormon witnesses appear de-
sirous OF implying that in their organiza-
ton poygamy Is preached but not prac-
ticed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27

The recent disturbances in the Philippines
have no doubt caused the advocates OF self
government in the islands to pause and con-
sId
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Old Colonial
Table Tumbfer Special.

We offer three patterns of choice
quality Clear-glass Table Tumblers,
in Old Colonial shapes. These Turn
blers we have never been able to sell
before at the low price quoted for
the March China Sale.
SC. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27

A number of people came from Baltimore
to attend the opening OF the races. It Is
feared that Baltimore is getting careless
with its money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
Not Likely,

From the Pittsburg Gazette.
Those colored folks down at Chattanooga
are not nearly as bad as the Moros, but
John Sharp Williams viii not go to their
defense with applause ON the democratic
side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
SHOOTING STARS.
Local Pride.

What kind OF climate have your"
asked the visitor
Well answered the native II can say
this much for it. It isn't monotonous"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27

Despite the mIldness OF the winter the ap-
prehenslons OF freshets are materializing
on schedule time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27

0In order TO avoid delays on account Of
personal absence, letters 70 TIE STAB
should not BE- addressed to any individual
connected with the ONCE, but simply to
THE STAB, or 70 the Editorial or Bust
ness Departments, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27

Any Tammany man can understand this
solicitude In Europe about the control OF
the Morocco police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
Grip.

From the WiIliamsport Gazette.
Sloppy weather appears to be conducive
to the culture of the grip germ. That ju-
sidious little mischief maker Is at work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
The Tardy Flower.

De crocus comes a laughIn'
An q nodddn' at de sun:
Arbutus push de leaves away,
An say MY rest Is done"
De violet keeps a dreamin' on.
She ism walked up yet.
She's de beauty Of de family
An was allus raised a pet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
Oyster Cocktail

UHaSS Special
We offer a lot of choice quality
Old Colonial Glass Combination
Oyster Cocktail Glasses, so ar
ranged that ice is used in outside
bowl and oysters served in inside
glass, at the special price,
SI.o5 per dozen, complete.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
Rstiring.

broE1 tE9 NV 1OfK Wctsu
At ninety years OF age Russell Sage Il
gradually getting out of business Per-
haps he Is wise In retiring before he get
really old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27


wv of the pattern-all enter in
Our stock was selected
represents a most artistic collection,
of colorings.
In connection with our other sa
articles, we offer number of one-oi
Antique Mousouls, Gourdes, Trans
smaller Sizes of Shirvans, Daghesta
are strictly perfect, and at the reduc
A lot Of Hammedan Rugs.
$500 each
Reduced from $1,000
A lot Of shirvan Rugs.
$I2.5o each.
Reduced from $1,000.
A lot of Shirvan Rugs
$500 each.
Reduced from $3.50.
A lot Of Mousous. Daghestans and fine
Shirvans.
$1,000 each.
Reduced from $50. 80 and $500.
One s IT. in.x1O IT. in. Muskabod Rug.
small all-over design on light yellow
ground.
$500. Was $4,000.
One IT, In x1O t. in. Muskabod Rug.
small Persian design on light blue ground
$4,000. Was $4,000.
One ftx9 It. 8 In. Amrftzer India Rug.
Egyptian design. with scarabs. on maroon
ground.
$4,000. Was $I25.oo.
One ft.x12 It. 2 In Amritzer India Rug.
finest grade.
$4,000. Was $T75.oo.
One Il. 2 INKS II. In. Kazak Rug.
$1,000. Was $500
Teuz9h dooe. q 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
Colonial Finger
Bowl Special.

We offer lot of choice quail
ity Colorlial-pattern Clear-glass Fin
ger Bowls at the special price of
IOc. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
Special Sale of
Oriental Rug S.

aintings, are not priced by the yard.
e closeness Of the weave, the beauty
the element of cost.
by an expert with great care and
rare beauty and richness
les of Housefurnishings and kindred
-a-kind pieces, including KAYAKS,
and Kurdestans; also several lots fin
rs, Hammedans, etc, all of which
ed prices are rare values.
One IT. INK it. 8 in. KAYAK Rug.
$500. Was $500.
One it, 4 in.x7 # 10 in. Antique Mou-
soul Rug.
$3.50. Was $4,000.
One IT. inx11 TT IN aourdes Rug.
$4,000. Was $4,000.
One #. in.xs TT. in. Mousoui Rug.
$4,000. Was $4,000.
One ft.x7 #. 3 in. Kayak Rug.
$1,000. Was $4,000.
One IT. in.xe It. @ In. KAYAK Rug.
5000. Was $500.
One 4 ftxe it. In Kazak Rug.
$4,000. Was $4,000.
One TT. INKS n. Antique 4ousoul RUE
$4,000. Was $27.so.
One It. in.x6 II. In. Antique shirvan
Rug.
$4,000. Was $1,000.
One 8 It. 8 fn.xs f. In Kasak Rvs.
SAYS Was $500.
One r.. 4 in.x6 &. In Iran Rus.
$27.5o. Was $500.
One ftxe IT, IN. Kurdsstan Rs&
$4,000. Was $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
n=blOWn1
Turnnbler Special

We offer new lot of Plain Thin
blown Table Tumblers, in the popu-
lar nine-ounce size and unusually
well finished, at the special price,
45c. a dozen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
New Drapery and Decorative Fabrics.

HOWING splendid line of fabrics for including Eng
0N fish and French Cretonnes Linens Taetas Printed Linens
~ large variety of rich and effective designs and color
ngs suitable for door and window draperes bed wall
hangings, furniture slips, cushion covers
rich line of English French Cretonne inches wide and in
broad assortment of handsome designs at
Soc, 4Oc, Soc, 75c. 90c. and Sa.OO yard.
36inch Printed Taea attractive small medium and large de-
signs
4Oc yard. Value, DOC.
5onch Printed Linens Ceonnes and Taea designs especial
coverings etc.
$780, SIPS, $3.50 S2.75 and $3.50 a yard.
Also New Art Piece Goods
Of American stripes pads small figures and hand
colorings in bold designs including lkones ckgs Bel
gum linens and cottons,
OF
with
'e' " '0r 1oens co ard SO inches wide 45c yard
~I-y Go inches wide 55c. yard
il
|
3oc. yard. ISc. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27

THE STAR has q regular and permanent
Family Circulation much more than the
combined circulation OF the other WASH
inston datliss. A. . Xsvs and Advsr-
Using Medium Is has no competitor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
Wooowaro & I0tbrOp
New
q

Upholstery Department
Fourth Floor q ST.
Special Sale of Curtains
White Irish Point,
White Dotted Muslin
and Ruffled BObbinette.
PECIAL attention is called invoice of Irish Point,
VA Dotted Rufed Bobbne Curtains purchased at
~ price and offered at very low prices
They all fresh goods opened and
the very styles.
lot of White Irish Point Lace Curtains with wecovered
heavy floral borders inches WIDE 3H yards long,
$1,000 pair. Regularly $3.50.
Better qualities up to SIG
lot of White Dotted Muslin made of sheer material and
trimmed with full plain muslin uies; inches wide yards long
Special price, S1.O0 pair
Better qualities up $500.
lot of Bobbette Curtains of heavy quality trimmed with full
ru finished with edge inserting white and Arabian;
40 inches wide, yards long.
Special price, 5000 pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
Special Sale Of Screens.

s. fold Oak Screens. filed with French tap
estry panels
$I2.5o each. Were $500.
8-fold Imitation Mahogany Screens. filled
with good quality burlap, and Gibson head
panels In top
$I2.so each. Were $4,000.
S-foid Mission Oak Screens, filled with
green buriap. and panels in top.
$3.50 each. Were 5000.
4-fold Light Oak Screens, filled with green
burlap and tapestry panels In top.
$500 each. Were $1,000.
Second noor.G ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27

3-fold Imitation Leather Screens, very
large and heavy.
$I2.5o each. Were $4,000.
Mission Oak Fire Screens filed with
French tapestry panels. very heavy
$500 each. Were 5000.
Heavy Mission Oak Fire Screens. tiIed
with imitation leather and with fancy wood
tops.
$500 each. Were $500.
Fire Screens of light oak, filled with
pretty figured silkolines
$2.oo each. Were Sd. so.
Fire Screens. with imitation mahogany
frames. in very artistic designs
$2.25 each. Were So. so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27

75c- each.