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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22
A Fallacy.
There once was a man who said, life woul
he great

There once was man who said, life would
be great
If didn't have nothin' to do
I'd rise up In the morning away after eight
An I'd loaf the whole blessed day through
I'd be jes' as free as the birds of the air;
I'd laugh with the river that's gleamin' SC
fair
An I'd keep maxim friends as I went here
and there.
If didn't have nothin to do"
He woke up one sunshiny morning to find
That he didn't have nothin' to do
And he said, what blissful relief to the
Such a glorious prospect to view!
In leisurely way 1 will now venture out
An seek, as I'm carelessly strollin' about
Some pleasant companion-Ill find one, no
doubt
Who HASN'T got nothin to do.
But all of his friends that he called on he
found
Had somethin' particular to do,
Though they said as they saw him jes loaf
in around,
by ginger! I wish I was you!'
And even the birds hadn't no time to play.
An the river was rushing along to the bay
An they all seemed to say, don't delay;
on your way.
If you haven't got nothin to do!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22

lions. Indeed, in view Of what is known
and what is shrewdly suspected. 1t Ii likely
that the amounts now cited in the indict-
ments are only the small change of the
bribery campaign that has been in progress
in the coast metropolis for years.
A. gratifying feature of this situation is
that according to the prosecuting attorney
the men who took the brides are willing to
go into court and testify to their own cor
ruption in order to further the ends Of JUS
tice and bring the chief Indicators to
book. 1t is Unnecessary at this juncture to
discuss the relative criminality of the bride
giver and the bride taker. Both are guilty,
and if they can be caught and convicted by
means of other testimony. both should be
punished. But If it Is possible to convict the
bride giver only through the confession of
his accomplish, 1t is in the interest of the
highest civic morality to grant the latter
immunity in order to demonstrate the guilt
of the corrupting agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22
San Francisco Boodlers and Japan.

The latest developments in San Francisco
have relation to a far weightier matter than
looting a city, weighty as that is. Some OF
the men implicated were leaders in the cpl
sode which for a brief season 50 greatly
embarrassed this government in its rela-
tiOns with Japan. They were active to the
point of danger. and overiiowed with blus-
ter. 1t was no fault of theirs that our
friendship with the greatest of the Asiatic
powers was not destroyed. and compliCa-
lions of the gravest character precipitated.
There was even some wild talk about de-
flying Uncle Sam, and taking California
out of the Union in order to preserve her
civilization.
We see now the true inwardness of the
whole business and the true character, or
want of it, of these men. First they were
driven from behind that squad of school
children where in the name of the Ameri-
can home they had intrenched themselves,
and now they are exposed as false in their
claim to be acting as champions of Ameri-
can labor. Their school maneuver was a
fraud. and their expression of devotion to
labor is no better. They are simply hood
Iers. working in office out of it for their
own pocket all the time They have
made the old offense-so long the standard
of meanness-Of stealing the Coppers from
dead nigger's eyes look respectable by
comparison.
The looting of city in its flush days, its
boom days is bad enough, but to seize a
city PROSTATE from a great calamity and
hold it down for booty is the acme of scoun-
drelism. And that is what these men have
done. Some of them are confessing, in the
hope of escaping punishment
Japan will not crow over this exposure.
though there is the excuse. Her friendship
for us survived the furry produced by these
men and their abettors, and she will take
note rather of the energy with which we
are moving against them. In the phrase
very familiar among themselves, they over
PLAYED their hands at every point of the
game. Disaster in the end was bound to
overtake them. Looters and intriguers and
masqueraders as they were, they have pull
ed up. or been pulled up at the right place,
although little late.
This phase of the case lends national in
terest to these prosecutions which other
wise would be local; and nothing will please
the country so much as the success of the
officials in their efforts to put the offenders
In stripes and behind bars-a fate they have
invited and should meet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22
Sporting Goods
Department..

@HIS is a er-Skating sea-
4 son. 1t is all the rage, and
W the grown-ups find as much
pleasure i'll it as do the chill
dren.
Our stock of Roller Skates is the
most complete to be found any
where. 1t includes all the styles and
sizes for children, as we'll as for
young men and women.
Steel Ball-bearing Extension Roller q,
Skates; strap heel and clamp toe. Pair. so
Steel Extension Roller Skates; strap heel Or ~
and clamp toe; hermacite wheels. Pair. Pi'oO
Steel Extension Roller Skates; strap heel rol
and clamp toe; wooden wheels. Pair a.. SOC
Ball-bearing Rollers. Each. ........ nc
Hermaclte Rollers. Set. ROC
Iron Rollers. Set MISREPRESENTATION. IOC
Hockey Sticks. Each....... sc, IOc and 25c
We have just received new line
Of Whitley Exercisers, which we are
offering at very special prices.
Fourth floor Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22
Manahan's Moth Paper
and Bags for Putting
Away Winter Clothing.

We are now showing complete
line Of Manahan's Moth Paper and
Moth Bags, which those who have
used for SO many years successfully
know that when properly used they
are the most perfect moth preven-
tives known. They are reasonably
priced and are new, fresh goods,
made by their best process.
Manahsn's Small Moth Bags each. roc,
M'nahnn's Medium Size Moth Bags, each 4oc.
Manahan's Large Size Moth Bags, each zoe.
Manahan's Extra Large Size Moth Bass
N"NN' w.
of 100 Sheets .''"e snee's peas CSC.
Manahan's Large Tarine Sheets per roll SOC.
Fifth floor Eleventh ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22
C0rsets for the
Easter Gown.

@fT is well-known fact that a
I'LL perfect gown starts with the
Ikl corset-that must be right or
the best efforts of the modiste
will fall short of accomplishing that
end-hence the necessity of having a
perfect-itting corset for your Easter
gown.
We carry only reliable makes
those that have stood the test by
years of successful marketing, and
call attention to the following:
Royal Worcester Corsets. straight front. G. M
dip hip, elastics attached. ............... pA'Oo
sP ... e,:sts esttt stras! front dip
C. B. Corsets, batiste, straight front, dip Go ~
]. B. Corsets, batiste, straight front, dip &, ~
hip, elastics attached. Observation-Disclosures. WV
Memo corsst. suitable for stout figures. $500
P D. cor.et., straight front. dip hip. =. $3.7s
Ivy Corsets. French coutil, straight front, G. ~
dip hip, elastics attached. ............... Y4'Oo
Latest Style Busties. Each. -. CSC to 81 90
Third no0F Eleventh ut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22
Silk Petticoats
For Easter.

be counted complete this
Jill " season without at least one
silk petticoat. They will
be more popular even than last year,
not only because the mode of dress
makes them necessary, but also be-
cause there's a peculiar satisfaction
in the possession of silk petticoat.
We are showing all the desirable
shades for spring, also blacks and
whites, and there are some very
beautiful imported models among
them.
Silk Petticoats. black, white and the new spring
shades. Made of good quality silk, full width and
finished with deep shirred nounce and per- G. ~
cafne dust rufae. Each. .................. Po'OO
Silk Pettic0ats, black and all the new shades, In
pastel shades for evening wear They cut gen.
erously full, with deep sectional hounce c. RI
and silk dust ruf3e. Each. ............... Wv
Other Silk Petticoats, in black. white and all
fashionable shades, IN broad variety Of styles, all
with full, deep Aounces. Among them some cxclu-
s siss effects. IN E.es to $4,000
Third floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22
Children's
Easter Shoes.

EhO Easter costume is COM
Hi plete without new shoes,
Iii " and this is particularly true
in regard to the little ones.
Their feet come into more proml-
nence and display than the grown
folks, hence the necessity OF having
them properly clothed.
Attention is called to the follow
ing:
Misses and Children's Dongola Kidskin Lace and
Button Shoes, autopedic last. welt sole; Sc 90
sizes 81 to 10H Pair. .................
Sises IL to 2. Pair. ........-......... pz.SO
Misses and children's Tan Russia Caifskin Or
fords, for spring and summer wear; sizes Go ~
VA TO lOta. fah,...
Sizes II to 2 Pair. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $3.50
Misses and Children's White Canvas Oxfsrds-
first showing Of new 1907 models; sixes Or - -
81 to 1Ol1 Palr- *at }
Sizes IL TO g fef. 3<.CO
Boys' and Youths' Butcher oxfords Of tan and
black Russia coltskia and patent coltskin: made
@ 81, : VI, eomfort.e.e i'st $500 and So. so
Third floor, Tenth - F,.st....5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22
Mems Correct
Hats for Easter.

%~T1 E invite the attention OF
Il II Ill discriminating men to
NAN Our elegant selection
of Spring Hats for
Easter.
In Soft Hats, which will be ex-
tensively worn this season, we are
showing all the latest shapes and
colors.
Prices, $500 up.
Knapp Felt Derbies.
Knapp" Felt Hats combine three
cardinal points of superiority not
found in hats of any other make
noticeable elegance of style, abso-
lutte permanence of color and superb
quality of materials and workman
ship. And the variety of styles is
sufficient to make it possible for a
man who desires to wear the best to
exercise his own taste and judg-
ment in the selection of a properly
becoming shape.
Price, $500 each.
The w. & L. "Special' Stiff Hats
are shown in all the latest styles, in
Guiding several new shapes in the
nobby flat-set brim, for young men.
Price, $500 each.
Spring shapes in Silk and Opera
Hats, 5000 each.
Main floor. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22
Holland
Rose Bushes.

TITT Z shall place on sale
NVIU Tuesday, the 10th, the
WV first shipment of our
own direct importation
of strong, sturdy Holland Rose
Bushes. These are of the usual high
quality we have always offered, and
each bush has been tagged at the
nursery before shipment to prevent
the possibility of error.
We shall show this year a greater
variety than ever before, including
the following well-known and popu-
lar varieties: American Beauty,
Crimson Rambler, General Jacque-
minot, Hermosa, La France and
many others.
Early selection. while the assort-
ment is complete, is suggested.
Price, Ioc each.
Baby RamblerS, I5c each.
Orders may be left for delivery on
day of sale.
Fifth floor Eleventh ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22
Mendicant Philosophy.

Pete said Meandering Mike, what
would you do if you had lot O. money!
Il dunno" answered Flooding Pete,
''Mebbe I'm better off dis way. Some of
desc fellers dat has heap O. coin simply
makes deirselfs sick worryin for fear dey'll
spend some of It,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22
Hughes /!
From the Galveston News.

FfOW the OuIVtStOu NeW5
OF course the Roosevelt third termers are
to be heard from yet. but, as matters now
stand. and as affairs are now gong. the
chances for the nomination by the repubE-
can party are certainly in favor Of the
quiet, cold man" who Is now governor Of
the state of New York. If his boom is not
mashed, he Is apt to be the nominee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22
Russell Sage a Philanthropist
u the Providence Tribune.

From the Providence Tribune.
Why is not the late Russell Sage entitled
now to be classed as one of the foremost
philanthropsts of his time? He knew per-
fectly we'll, undoubtedly, what use would be
made Of his money when he left the I'm.
trammeled disposal Of it to his widow
The difference between him and Mr.. Carne.
gle, for example, Is mainly that between
vicarious and personal giving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22
Sowing the Wind.

From the Portland tOre.) Telegram.
The sum and substance of the railroad
situation Is, these corporations have been
sowing the wind. Naturally enough they
are disinclined to reap In accordance with
the rest of the proverb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22

London seems disposed to give the ''suf-
fragettes" all the advantage in public SEN
timent that martyrdom usually carries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22

TIN order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence letters to THE STAB
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the once. but simply to
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Bust
ness Departments. according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22
Disasters.

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat.
When the railroads are not having wrecks
and the fre-fiend Is idle, the coal mines
may be relied upon for the daily catas-
trophe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22

1t is pretty clearly understood that Mr..
RooseveIts Discrimination to run again is
not due to any attack of chill in the pedal
extremitieS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22

The cOuntry's affairs. continue to be re-
markabie for a tremendous accumulation Of
untaken advice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22

or course it will be universally admitted
that IL is carrying unwritten law to an
absurd point to allow it to develop feuds
such as exist In Kentucky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22

Mr.. Jeromes convictions are so strong
that he might even be willing to submit
himself to cross-examination as an expert
on insanity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22

1t looks very much as If that enterprising
brigand, Raisuli, were making arrange
ments to reorganize the government with a
sultan of his own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22
Alarmed.

"My husband never remained away from
home 50 long before in all his life! ex-
claimed the domestic woman.
us he becoming demoralized?'
I'm afraid so. He's on the jury in a
sensational trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22

The Russian government is every now
and then compelled to admit that 1t has
worse people in its midst than poor old
Gen. Stoessel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22
A Sprinetime Impulse.

Les be happy as we can,
Kindly an forgivin,'
With good news from the weather man
An all outdoors to live in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22
Up Against It.

From the Brooklyn Standard Union.
The Filipinos are to have political cam
paign and an election this year, though it
seems unkind to give them all the horrors
of independence first.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22

Mr.. Shonts Is discovering that New York
transportation has problems quite as per-
picking as those of the Panama canal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22
Try 20 Broadway.


From the st. Louis Rerublie
i A thief who broke into the Standard OILS
Offices atsJersey City could find but Il 500
Il 1t possible thar the country has been de-
ceived all this timer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22
Charity and Oil.

From the Indianapolis Star.
II Mr.. Rockefeller doesn't quit giving
away SO much money the price of oil will
soon be prohibitive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22

What the Brownsville affair seems to need
is a first-class inductive- method detective
of the ctory-book sort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22

With each successive campaign Mr. Bryan
has the satisfaction of getting further away
from that boy orator" sneer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22

Some OF the arguments among Thaw's
own counsel may occasionally be as spirited
A. those between the prosecution and the
defense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22
Crossing the Pond.
q RaItimore Sun

From the Baltimore Sun.
Lewis Nixon Is trying to fix it so We can
cross the Atlantic in four days. 1t will not
be long before some fippant persons will
be calling it 1.-The creek"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22

The bookmakers will soon be on hand
to take charge of any loose change that
may have accumulated since the holidays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22
Spoiled,

publishers insist on spelling a great
many manuscripts, don't they?' said the
literary young woman.
Undoubtedly" answered the bookseller.
"A lot of 'em look heap better typewrit-
ten and tied up with ribbon than they do in
print
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22

Mention is made of four special
GIRLS AND MISSES REFERS. in tan
and gray checked novelty cloth, with collar
and cuffs of same; sizes 6, 8. 10 and IL.
Another style is in tan and gray stripe and
check effect and is made full length box
style; collar and cuffs are trimmed with
red silk braid; sizes to u.
$500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22

California has not yet actively taken up
the railway phase Of the states rights
question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22
SHOOTING STARS.
Belief,

do you believe in luck?"
Yes" answered young Mrs. Torkins, cts
something that the other man always has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22

Girls White Persian Lawn Dresses. made In two
STYLES: one is high neck and trimmed with wide
Embroidery and lace; skirt is full and has small
tucks extending from waist to deep hem. An
other STYLE ia made with a Dutch neck and short
sleeves: the waist has a square collar made Of lace
and embroidery insertion: skirt has both large and
small tucks and is finished with deep hem; sizes
g. 8, 10, - and IA.
$500 each.
Girls. White India Linon Dresses, made with low
NECK and short loose sleeves; the waist Is trimmed
in yalenciepnes lace and embroidery insertion and
finished with belt; the skirt Is Of solid embroidery
and quite full; sizes 8, 10 and IL.
$1,000 each.
Another style is Of hne India Linon and has
three rows OF insertion down front of waist. with
full ruH1e of embroidery over shoulder and down
front; the skirt Is also trimmed with three rows OF
Insertion down front; sizes 8, 10 and L.
$1,000 each.
Third floor, G St.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22

MISSES AND GIRLS LONG COATS, in
striped novelty cloth. made loose box style.
and finished with black velvet collar and
cuffs; sizes to IA years.
81 eO each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22
Docking.
From the Hoaolulu star.

After all why dock a horses tail when
to lop on his ears would be simpler and as
pretty?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22
May Be q Hot Summer.
From the Atlanta Constitution.

The Texas man who has predicted the
end of the world for August next evidently
has lost sight of the fact that the weather
may be warm enough without 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22
Girls New White Dresses

They pretty dainty effective
trimming.
few Of the attractive styles
cided andy will exceednglyinteresting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22

THE STAR has q regular and permanent
Family Circulation much more than tho
combined circulation of the other Wssh-
ington dalies. As a News and Adver.
Using Medium 1t has no competitor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22

Girls White French Lawn Dresses, made long
WASTED. with low neck and short sleeves; the neck
Is square and made OF Valenciennes insertion; the
waist Is embroidered and trimmed with the fnser-
tion; the skirt is full and finished with rufie at
bottom edged with lace; sizes Q, 8 and 10.
$500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22
$500 each

Girls White Linen Lawn Dresses; one style is
empire, with Dutch neck and short puff sleeve;
the skirt Is OF solid tucking trimmed With rows OF
embroidery; sizes s, 10 and IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22
$I2.so each.

Another style is a French model having round
neck formed BY shaped bertha; the skirt is eIab-
ofately trimmed with lace insertion and Finished
with hne Swiss embroidery: sizes 8, 10 and IL
$I2.5o each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22

New Washable Suits, in all the
latest materials and styles. New
Blouses in the newest patterns. New
Shirts and New Neckwear. All
prices represented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22

Third floor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-22

Sailor Blouse Suits in new pat
terms and styles, made of fine blue
serges, we'll made and handsomely
trimmed in various ways; sizes a
to IL.
$500 up.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-21
SUNDAY MAGAZINE FOR APRIL FL. 1907

should take turns sitting on boards between which
the clothes were stretched IN order 20 smooth out
the wrinkles
Then there was Aloysius. He was sent across
the river day with note to a chief asking
for the loan of a couple of bolts of cloth He
came back with these, and remarked to me. THAT
is mighty strong medicine, meaning the note I.
would have cost AlOysius many hard days wOr.,
to earn that cloth
Next day. after much thinking. he asked me
he could have a scrap of old newspaper which he
found in the kitchen. OF course. gave it % him.
and it was not until full month later that learned
its destiny Carefully folding the precious sheet
AlOysiuS took our canoe and padded up the grant
stream to a village eight miles away. WHERE he
called the chief presented the scrap of old news
paper, and told him 1t extra strong Dtnk1Hil
from the white woman requesting three goats OF
course, that head man entirely beWdeTed know
ing nothing of HHkdHddS: but my doughty AiOvsius
got his three goats and Herewith gave a magnifceu
feast to some friends across the river who env5cd
his affiuence as the white woman's servitor.
One great curse Of the housekeeper IN Central
Africa is the amazingly destructive white Anv-
thing not made of sheet iron cannot last long Nv
boxes and furniture, after a few months of wear
gradually show the telltale holes. and in year or
are completely ridded by these boring creaturas
Then if tries to start a little faTmyaTd whose
live stock consists mainly of wretched goats along
comes leopard in the night and sweeps OF the
pick OF them.