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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
A Prosperous Prospect.

Secretary Wilson talks in his usual vein
of optimism when he treasures the country
on the score of the crop report. The stories
about failure, weather losses and destruc-
ton by the green bug. he declares. have all
been grossly exaggerated for the purpose
of einfiuencing the markets. He analyzes
the situation in the light of his official
knowledge Of the facts. and sees no reason
to apprehend bad year. There has been
some delay in blowing and planting, and
here and there the cold weather has de-
layed and possibly injured the winter
wheat. The green bug has damaged the
wheat in places, but. the Secretary says,
the work of this pest has been in every in
stance local. and there Is no sign Of a wide
spread activity causing a serious injury to
the crop. He sums up the case in these
conservatively encouraging words:
Taken as a whole. see no cause for
complaint. and 1 think it will be found.
when threshing time comes, that all this
cry of crop damage has been made for
purpose"
With this reinsurance as to the crops and
with the pig-iron market mounting, two re-
liable indications are afforded as to the sea-
sons outlook. The pig-iron price is one Of the
surest signs Of the times. The demand for
this commodity reflects the activity of the
rolling mills and foundries, present and
prospective. The condition of the mills In
turn indicates the confidence with which
railroads, builders and other users of steel
and iron are planning new works and plac-
ing orders. 1t Is true that the steel corpo-
ration's total Of untitled orders Is less at
this time than at the corresponding period
year ago. and in one sense this fact Is in
dicative of falling off of steel-using en-
terprises. But 1t Is not to be considered as
a sure sign that the season will be dull.
For it must be remembered that for the
past two or three years the mills have been
unable to cope with the demand for prod
ucts and there has been a steady accumu-
lation of untitled orders. The natural re-
suit has been to check some construction
works for sheer lack Of materials. This
respite has given the mills chance to
catch up. and the hope Is that In a few
months they will be running along with a.
normal surplus Of work y
In one important respect 1t will be better
for the country ii the demand on the mills
drops to normal. Construction investors
will be more likely to engage in their prof.
ects IL they are assured Of deliveries within
a reasonable period and at an easier price
than has obtained for the past five years
We have undoubtedly paid a high price for
our prosperity since this decade opened
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
Passengers in Freight Elevators.

While the courts are passing upon the
matter Of responsibility for yesterdays
hotel elevator tragedy. 1t would be well for
the Commissioners to take under advisement
the adoption Of a regulation which. en-
forced. would probably prevent such fatali-
ties in the future. In this case the opera
tor of the elevator was separated from the
passengers by a floor. He could not see
them and could judge as to their readiness
to start only by verbal signal. As long as
passengers are carried In freight compart-
menfs. thus separated from the operator.
there viii be a possibility of accident. Only
by the prohibition of this practice Of using
the freight sections for passenger purposes
VIII this chance be eliminated. Human life
should not be risked upon the slender
thread of possible misunderstanding of
spoken signals. The man who operates a
car which carries people should always
have the full situation Immediately In view.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
In Already.
This took place at Albany yesterday:

This took place at Albany yesterday:
Senator Raines celebrated his sixty-sev-
enth birthday today. and tonight received
the official and personal congratulations Of
his colleagues. Senator Grady the minority
leader, offered a resolution of congratula-
ton. speaking feelingly of Senator Raines'
long service and the affection which his
fellow members felt for him. On Senator
Raines' desk was a bunch of sixty-seven
American Beauty roses In a monster vase
Senator Grady distributed carnations to
each member of the senate
Beautiful. 1t often happens that the
warmest personal friendships exist between
men opposed to each other politically. 1t
is a shining characteristic of our politics
And why not? Why should political lead
ers any more than lawyers at the bar be-
come personally embittered by the heat OF
professional controversy? Brother Raines
and Brother Grady are old legislative scrap
pers who have met and pummeled each
other for years. But it was all in the play.
Just now, though on opposite sides. they
are working together to put Brother
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
Jamestown.

We shosld all wish the managers of the
jamestown exposition "a happy issue out
of all their Affections" Some Of the mis-
haps are inseparable from such enter
prises. Few such shows are ready for the
opening ceremonies. Now it is one thing
and now another that explains confusion
and rubbish piles in the presence of ora
tors holding forth to a crowd of visitors on
the subject of what is in hand and what
IT all means. But the modification result
ing therefrOm acts as a spur on the re-
sponsible parties, and what remains to be
done is hurried to completion. Let US hope
that such may be the result at James
town
The talk which connects Thomas F.
Ryan with the movement for helping the
exposition financially is in part ill-natured,
and does injustice both to him and to the
state of Virginia. Mr.. Ryan Is a very rich
man, with large credit in the money mar
ket and as able to raise four hundred
thousand dollars on short notice as any
operator in New York. Although a resident
of the Empire state. he votes in Virginia
and owns a home there. Does not that
fact sufficiently explain his concern for
success at Jamestown? Could he employ
his money and credit better. when he has
so much of both, than by helping his
neighbors in matter in which their pride
and material interests are both involved?
1t is insulting nonsense to drag politics
into the affair. If Mr.. Ryan were disposed
to buy. the people of Virginia are not for
sale. Mr.. Daniels seat in the Senate Is not
at auction. Probably no senator has
firmer hold on his constituents. Certainly
none has a better right to confidence. His
place in the Senate is among his partys
leaders, and the Virginia democrats would
show small sense and less gratitude to dis
place him for any man in their ranks.
But the embarrassments at jamestown
should not appeal to Mr.. Ryan alone. able
as he is to relieve them. All Virginia
should rally to the support of the enter
prise. The credit of the state both for busi-
ness capacity and for hospitality is at
stake. Every effort should be made to re-
deem promises and entertain the public.
If few more weeks. If two months are
necessary to set everything properly in
motion. well and good. A complete show
for the four months which would elapse
before November / should bring in large
gate receipts, and at least prevent money
loss. But to accomplish even that all Shout
ders must be put to the wheel. Now let US
see how much push there Is in the Old Do
minion when it's dander Is Up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
No Synthetic" Copper Yet.

From the New York Trfbuie.
Those whose familiarity with the funda-
mental principles Of chemistry made 1t hard
for them to accept the story that copper
had been produced artifcially by Sir VII
liam Ramsay will experience genuine relief
when they learn that he pronounces the re-
port without foundation. As yet the origin
of the helium which Is evolved from ra-
dunn Is In dispute. The experiment which
two or three years ago resulted In the
deposit of a microscopic quantity Of sub
stance resembling lead was undertaken
with different object In view, and was In
terrupted by the breakage Of the glass on
which the material was observed. So far
as transmutation Is concerned 1t was incon-
elusive. Furthermore. the elements which
rumor credited Sir William with persuad-
ing to unite were not metals, but alkalies
Such a change, therefore, would have been
more radical than the transmutation Of
lead into gold, the feat which the alcfse-
mists strove in vain to PERFORM ~ ur;.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
A Disappearance.

Miss Spring, she come a-smiiin',
But de Northwind was so cross
Her Sunday clo'es was all mussed up
An some o. dem got los! ,..sE. >
He hoIler, at her all day long,
She jes' set down to cry;
Her bonnet mos bowed of her head
An de trimmin's all awry!
We've missed her sadly: but she amt
To blame fob what she did.
She got so scarf an Justified
She went somewhat an hid!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
Moth Preventive.

&c Cedarine," the Ideal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
No Hoodoo About It.

From the Philadelphia Telegraph. =
Is How these presidential secretaries do get
on! Lamont was Cleveland's, became a.
railroad magnate and died q millionaire:
Cortelyou was McKinley's, and he is now
Secretary OF the Treasury: Loeb is Roose-
velt's. and Is to feather out in finance as
trolley administrator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
Monument to Graft.

From the Baltimore American
It is now a matter of doubt whether the
capitol building at Harrisburg Is more Of a
state headquarters or monument to graft
In the latter aspect, 1t Is one Of the sue.
cesses, apparently, of the century.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
announcement,

DO you think this agitation is likely to
impair the efficiency of railway service?"
Not appreciably." answered Mr.. Dustin
Stax. You see. we railway officials have
to ride on the cars so much that the public
will incidentally get the benefit Of our So
licitude for our own comfort and safety"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
Human Nature.

why are guests SO habitually discon-
tented?' asked the landlord
They're not really discontented." an
swered the clerk. ''They merely want to
convey favorable impression about what
they are used to at home'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07

The question of whether or not a whale
literally swallowed Jonah will probably
not be settled this season. People inter
ested in the surprising things fish will do
are now attending to their own hooks and
lines
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
SHOOTING STARS.

Demonstrations Of Superior knowledge
would you like to attend lecture on
the fine arts?''
NO." answered Mr.. Cumrox: mother
and the girls can make me feel my igno-
rance sufficiently at home free of charge. /"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
A Difficulty.

IT'S hard for well-meaning man
The public mind to reach.
We'd rather see a ball game than
Stand round and hear a speech.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07

Bryan's earlier career indicates that he
Is at his best in making nomination
speeches. But the fact that It is not GUS
tomary for man to nominate himself will
necessarily deter him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
Floating,

Yes said the enthusiastic inventor, cit
will be but short time till my flying ma
chine is floating gracefully in the air.
Never mind about that" answered the
capitalist. ''The question now is whether
we can gracefully float the stock in the
market"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
Special Sale
Wood Fiber Tubs.

Light, durable, clearly, will not
rust like metal or fall apart like
wood; suitable for small refrig-
orator drip pan or for washing silver
or vegetables.
1oc each. Regularly CSC each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07

Ex-Gov. Pennypacker Is again reminded
that man who insists on living as q
dreamer and a recluse is bound to overlook
many important details.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07

Even il he viii not consent to be can
didate. Mr.. Roosevelt might be persuaded
to open the convention with the gold key
which has started so many expositions on
successful careers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07

After much discussion it has been decided
to allow the jury to exercise its customary
function Of deciding whether prisoners are
undesirable citizens
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07

The jamestown exposition's chances of
failure should be very slight with a bust
ness man like Thomas F. Ryan as its finan-
cia1 hacker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07

London deplores the American craze for
money. yet the American heiress has found
much appreciation In old England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07

Mr.. Corey is no doubt philosophically re-
sined to the impossibility of having a quiet
wedding
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
Wooowar0 & Iotbro}p
* NewYork
New OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
IF Furnishings for the Summer Hom<


comprising nd DR. P
asorsR Filters Utensils na
- e .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
Not Probable.


From the Cincinnati Times Star.
Even IL the country has not heard any
thing striking from William Jennings Bryan
during the past few days. 1t Is not at all
safe to conclude on this account that the
Nebraskan has quit talking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07

Pocahontas was a great woman, even
though she was never ambitious to write
novels or preside over a convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07

The prominence in Moroccan affairs now
assumed by the sultans brother shows a
disposition to keep the trouble in the royal
family
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
Immigration.

From the indianapolis News.
+ Our immigration laws should be framed to
admit clean, sound. honest and Industrious
individuals of any nationality who seek q
permanent home and are willing to ACCEPT
new world government as their own
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07

Secretary Taft manages to 60 about and
enjoy himself. despite the luminous confer.
ences of Mr.. Dick and Mr. Foraker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07

Ii Is pretty certain that arctic expiora-
ton Will never pay cash dividends on the
capital that has been invested In it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
Justice.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.

>
Ruef says he fears injustice In San Fran
cisco. But It's exactly the other thing that
scares him. ,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07

Ellen Terry Is quite as admirable in her
permanent youth as Sarah Bernhard or LII
Ian Russell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07

From the Detroit Free Press.
Mayor Tom Johnson looked thoughtful
as he inspected the election returns from
Chicago. but insisted doggediy that he's
going to run again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
"Rustless" Window Screens.


in
Of
possible
to match any woodw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
Our Blissful Ignorance.

From the London Saturday Review.
The working classes. though they may not
know It. suffer from the dearness of money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
Window Shades to Order.

of
insertion
cIaoa ~ Emafe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
Hard to Overcome.


| The habit Of backing up to the steam radi-
ator Is pretty hard to overcome this spring
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07

Hughes In a hole. 80 why not the roses
and the carnations? Especially the carna-
nations, since both men are red-eyed
against the governor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
Vitrophane.-

A substitute for stained glass. vitrophane
! is a material made in Europe for the dec
Grafton of plain window glass. to give the
plain and otherwise unattractive windows q
DECORATIVE appearance and to shut out an
unattractive view without shutting out the
light, It comes IN q variety Of patterns, in
rolls OF about nine yards long and eighteen
inches wide: 1t Is sold either by the roll or
by the yard. 1t Is SO simple to apply that
any one can do it with perfect results.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07

Domestic Holland Cloth Window Shades.
fitted with good spring rollers and COM
plete with fixtures.
45c each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
China, Glassware,
H0usefurnishings Lamps
and Pure Foods.

N wish emphasize the completeness and quality of stocks
NINj| II moderation of prices, quality considered.
\NkA New constantly being shown the
departments and we always welcome your inspection
labor and devlcesof wonderful
really worthy of attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
Summer Upholstery and
Cabinet Work, etc.

excellent facilities
IL II manufacture, under personal supervision of
WV Slip Covers, Window Shades,
Window and Door Screens ETC.
Also for making reuphoerng repairing and renshng furniture
description Also the making of Door Panels Summer Por
there's, Lace Curtains Light Overhead Draperies, ETC.
Also for the making G the laying of Parquetry Flooring the
cleansing of Lace Curtains and Blankets the making of Mattresses
the renovaing and Of Pillows and
Mattresses and the cleansing and storing of Carpets and Rugs
submitted Orders executed and held for
delivery when required.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
Special Sale Baby
Rambler Rose Bushes.

Vigorous, healthy Bushes in
bloom and bud; each bush in pack
age with earth about roots; a very
unusual Offering ..>.
SC each.
Owing to the difficulty of delivery
of these small Bushes, we must ask
purchasers to take them with them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07

DIN order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence letters to THE STAR
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, 1907-05-07
Window and
Door Screens.

Hardwood Screen Doors, complete with
fixtures. in the following sizes: 2.6x6.6;
2.Sx6.S; 2.10x6.1O; 2.8x7. and 3x7 feet.
$I.25, $I.5o and $500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
Curtain Materials.

Curtain Materials.
4o-inch Curtain Muslin. In plain. dotted
and figured effects, for summer homes and
cottages.
Special price, zoe yard.
Preach and English Cretonnes. 81 and so
Inches wide. suitable for slip covers. bed
draperies and window hangings for the
bed room,
5octo $3.50 the yard. :.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
Clearance Sale of
Oriental Rugs.

m msss e Rs wfa an s. .s,
NNkl1\1 third off regular prices
This is Spring Clearance Sale, which hold
nuay-a of oneofand and small lots, which
wish dispose of to the display Summer
Coverings And mixed lot good bad and Indifferent
rugs pieces specially selected for the value of coongs and
designs. Each piece is perfect and unusual value
Special called large Amrzer Rugs
exactly half price They all Of the
woos with pure vegetable dyes and range from
knots to the inch. Sizes and prices foLoWs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
Willow Furniture.

Attention is called to our display of Will
low Furniture. for summer homes and cot
Arm Chairs, Rockers. Reclining Chairs,
Settees, etc. And every piece is specially
priced.
$3.50 to $22. so each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
Clowns Funnier Than Statesmen.

From the Birmingham News.
A Washington paper says the people Of
that city generally patronize circuses
Evidently the congressional menagerie
which Is running about half the time
doesn't supply the popular demand there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
Galvanized Steel
Garbage Cans.

Strong, serviceabie and non-rusting.
4oc each, upward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07

Window Shades.

water-colored window Shades. fitted with
good spring rollers and complete with fix
lures; size 3x6 feet.
zoe each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
Summer Curtains.

Dainty Muslin Curtains, desirable for
summer homes and cottages, in plain, dotted
and fiuted effects finished with deep futed
and hemstitched ruffle. Also those with col
ored borders.
Muslin Curtains. in plain and dotted eff
fects; ~ and yards long.
Special price, $I.oo a pair.
Muslin Curtains. in plain and dotted eff
fects: trimmed with deep full ruffde; yards
long
Special price. $I.25 a pair.
Muslin Curtains. in plain, figured and
tucked effects, trimmed with deep full ruff
he.
Special price, $I.75 a pair.
New Cross stripe Madras Curtains or
Summer Portieres. in all the desirable
colors. ~ K =
$500, ST: so, $2.oo to $3.50 a pair,
: Imported Madras Curtains. figured and
stained glass patterns. in soft. harmonious
coloriugs.
$500 and $500 a pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07

Cedarine is the heart Of southern red sweet
smelling cedar, chemically prepared in chip shaw
ing form. and impregnated with pure gum cam
phor. to enhance its efficacy protection against
moths.
Cedarine is absolute preservatiYe Of clothing
and all wooden goods from moths.
csc package:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
Special i'm
Furniture Covering.

50-inch Furniture Coverings. consisting OF
silk Gobelin, verdure Tapestry, Damask,
etc. suitable for parlor and heavy library
furniture, in all the desirable shades and
colors.
$2.5o a yard.
Values, 5000, $3.50 and $500.
Fourth door, Ut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
Linen Couch
and Table Covers.


Attention is called to our complete as
scrtment of these very desirable Couch and
Table Covers for summer use: made Of pure
Belgian nnen with red. blue and green Dor
ders; plain and fringed.
Couch Covers, plain, $1.75.
Couch Covers, fringed, $2.75.
Table Covers, AKA, Coo.
Table Covers, 6x4, SIPS.
Table Covers, 8x4, $2.oo.
Slip Covers to Order.
Slip Covers, made to order, for the aver
age 5-piece parlor suite. Of best printed
Belgian Cotton Stripe, allowing % yards
for the making. at the special price.
$3.50 the suite.
Slip Covers. made to order, for the aver
age 5-piece parlor suite. of the best printed
dimity. white ground with dainty floral or
stripe effects. allowing % yards for the
making, at the special price,
$II.oo the suite
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07

The best Porch Blinds nnade.S They, all
low the air to, pass through freely. and at
the same time keep out the public gaze.
Complete assortments In the following sizes
and prices:
4x7.8 feet, $2.oo each.
6x7.8 feet, $2.75 each.
gx7.8 feet, $3.5o each.
Iox7.8 feet, $500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07

TIE STAR has . regular snd permanent
Family Circulation much more than the
combined circulation Of the other WASH
ington dailies. Al . News and Adver-
Using Medium 1t has NO competitor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07

Simple in construction and operation; no smoke
smell: working fame from the moment of
lighting; not affected by draughts.
$7.e5 each, upward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
ssVudor" Porch Blinds.

45c each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07
Special price, $I.75 a pair.

Muslin Curtains. in plain, figured and
tucked effects. trimmed with deep full ruff