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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28
The Hepburn Bill.

The Hepburn bill. appropriating $4,000
Uo for the acquisition by the government
OF, all privately owned land between Penn
sylVania avenue and the Mall, has been
passed by the Senate, and the Senate has
put upon the sundry civil bill an amend
ment which carries an appropriation of
S,Vo.OOO for the purchase of the five
squares on 18th street between the avenue
and the Mall, facing the White Lot.
One o. both of these measures may fail
at this session, but that an old. populous
and familiar section of Washington is
doomed Is certain.
The blotting out of the Mall-avenue trian-
gle will carry away many landmarks of
old Washington. Hotels, theaters, shops
and restaurants whose history is bound
up with the history of the city will pass.
The commission house district out of which
Washington has been fed. will be removed.
Blocks OF houses, once fashionable dwell
ings, but now descended to poor tenements.
will go.
Many considerations demand the oblitera-
ton of the triangle The considerations are
OF paramount force. And the quicker Con-
gress votes the money for the improve
ment the better for all-the national gov
eminent. the city, the people and the prop
erty owners Immediately concerned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28
Dress Accessories.

Two-clasp Pure Isle Gloves in the
correct spring weight; 100 o.
dozen in black only. Special ZOCe
G. L. F.. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Friday sale Of CSC. Heavily Embroider-
ed Wash Belts: 21a inches Am.
wide and finished with polish Il WG.
ed gold buckle. G. T. P.......
Special lot of 9-button Lambskin
sSxss II Rss S'sfA s g" va S"s csc.
G. T. P......................
Csc Satin-pad Hose Supporters. with
s ssa' tsi r % and ssr1 l5c
ice. G. T. Observation-Disclosures.
Shipment Of Fine Swiss Turn
over Collars In a hundred e.
dainty embroidered effects. G. DC.
Womens Sheer White Hem
stitched Handkerchiefs, OF ex> e.
cellent quality and correct size. o.
G. T. p, for. Observation-Disclosures.
Women's Embroidery and Lace-edge
Swiss Handkerchiefs of finest NJ
quality: soiled from decorating. w.
Worth up to 25c. G. T. P........
Importation of fine Val. Laces in
regular 39c. quality. Matched sets Of
edges and insertions of OM
latest design. G. T. p. ZyC.
dozen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28

tween now and Saturday under q special
rule from tho COMMITTEES on rules. Il b un-
derstood that this rule will permit the
amendment Of the bill"
II the rule permits amendments. there
will be efforts to distort the bill with three
cent fare amendments. universal transfer
Amendments. ETC., etc. One reason II was
crushed last Monday was that amendments
were not In order. Now. II II comes up
again and amendments shall be In order.
the bill may be 30 plastered over with them
that there will be a row anyhow. 1t ls
probable that amendments out Of tune with
the bill will be voted down and that a
straight vote may be taken on the bill.
1t Is all a sorry mess. and yet the ques-
ton is simple one. No one can fairly or
logically oppose the track extension bill.
The nation, the national capital the rail-
roads and everybody are Jointly interested
in the great new terminal The revolution
in the railroad situation in Washington has
been brought about by the will of the peo-
pie and by dollars from the federal ex-
chequer, the District funds and the railroad
treasures.
Is the union railway station to stand off
in splendid isolation from the street car
lines? Is Congress in collision with the
cabmen? Must travellers out of Washing
ton and into Washington call a cab or
walk? Shall the green cars and the yellow
cars continue to discharge passengers at
the Baltimore and ohio and the Pennsyl
vania stations when there shall be neither
trains, platforms nor ticket offices there? =
If the street railways are to be extended
to the union station by the time that sta
ton Is ready for steam trains. authority
for trackage extension must be given at
this session Of Congress. And the end of
the session is not far of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28
Tracks to Union Station?

1t is no doubt true that personal resent
ment of the manner of handling the So
called District omnibus bill had a good
deal to do with its defeat in the House
last Monday. and in the general wreck and
confusion the provision giving authority to
the local traction companies to extend their
lines to the union station was lost.
The chairman of the District committee
OF the House brought the bill up under a
suspension of the rules instead of In the
regular order of business on a day set
aside for the consideration of District ma t.
tiers. The unusual procedure cut off the
chance to vote on amendments OF to vote
on the bills Jumped in the omnibus bill.
This seemed to raise the ire of many repre-
sentatives, and some of them assailed the
duplex measure not so much because of
hostility TO its provisions as to the chair
man OF the District committee.
The fate of the bill was due in some part
to the fact that il was not liable to amend
ment. Whether it would have been killed
by amendments IL amendments had been
allowable is not determinable question.
News reports from the Capitol have it
that:
"The Senate bill to permit the local street
railway companies to extend their tracks to
the union station-which. lncumbered with
the broad-tire 'and smokeAw extension
riders. was voted down by the House las,
Aonday-will probably come up again be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28
The Weather Prophet,

1 amt no regular prophet with license to
foretell
But when l starts predictin' l kin do it
purity we'll
doesn't stop to bother bout tomorrow or
mex day,
But 1 looks away off yonder jes' a-past de
month of May.
Is got it safe an certain. an it ought to
make a hit,
De way 1 maps de weather out dat we's
a-gwinter git.
It's fair an warm an sunshine, an it
soun's jeS like a tune,
Dat bulletin dat Is a-puttin' out about mex
June.
Is made my calculations year by year. Is
got 'em sure.
Dey's all right, honey. even if is an
De blizzard an de snow-drif dey is
gwineter fade away.
Oar ain no use O. stoppin' to perdfct 'em
day by day. e.: - .a
rs tellin bout de blue skies an de murmur
Of de bees
An de honeysuckles sendin' perfumed
kisses to de trees,
So don you lose yoh patience. cause de
climate purity soon
VIII act jes' like 1 tells you. I is prophe-
sym June.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28
Japan and the Philippines.

II is a pity that the mischievous clatter
about Japan and the Philippines should find
its way into the debates of Congress. 1t
Is a reflection on that body and on the
country. 1t should have been left to the
hotel lobby and the curhstone. where sword
less majors and gownless hedges" most
do congregate.
Nothing that Japan has said or done
gives the slightest warrant for apprehen-
sion as to the Philippines. She under
stands the situation quite as well as we
do. She has shown herself to be very
sagacious respecting her own interests, and
a good neighbor. The war with Russia
grew. not out of her aggressiveness, but
Russia IT was Russia who was crowding.
Had it been Japan. she would not have
enjoyed such widespread sympathy in the
struggle.
Why then suspect japan of a purpose to
play the game on us which she resented
when attempted by Russia on her? Leav-
Ing out our good relations with her prior
to that time, why should she offend the
country whose sympathy she had while her
war with Russia was in progress. and
whose chief executive became tie medium
OF bringing that war to close in the
highest degree honorable to Japan? If she
were to attempt to crowd us out of the
Philippines whose sympathy would she eX-
cite? What effect would such a step pro-
duce on the world at large. of whose salts
faction at our presence in the Philippines
We are amply assured?
Turning then to the talk about sale of the
archipelago by u.s. what warrant is there
for that? Who says sell? The men who did
not want the islands taken over in the first
place? They were never for moment the
masters of the situation. The men who
against the American authority and
cheered him on while he was in arms? They
We're never more than a corporals guard
and have never advanced beyond the petit
ton stage of the subject and writing cards
to the newspapers. Men less influential in
our affairs do not exist.
Control of the Philippine Islands is not a
question between the United States and
Japan. She could not afford to attack US on
that score. and if we wanted to sell and she
to buy other powers would be entitled to,
and probably demand, consultation. Europe
which is glad of our control of the archipel-
ago, would object to our giving way to
Japan Even Great Britain, Japan's ally,
would not relish that.
All of this being so plain what is the use
OF identifying blather on this subject with
official notice? Moreover. time in Congress.
JUST now is worth its weight in gold
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28
Latest Thing in Constitutions.
From the New York Tribune.

1t is more than decade since any state
in this country has had to make a consti-
tuition out of hand. Oklahoma enjoys, there
fore, the great advantage of being able to
avail herself of the latest theories of what
a constitution ought to be. When we read
a few of the provisions Incorporated into
the still incomplete instrument of Oklahoma
we realize how far back in the misty past
the fathers of the American Constitution
were. They were mere tyros. abecedarians
in the art of making the fundamental law
of government. The modern constitution
maker has ideas they never dreamed of.
They laid down a few of the general prin-
ciples of government and were quite con-
tent, but the constitution makers of today
are alive to the problems of the hour and
are ready to solve them all in detail in the
fundamental law. They leave nothing to
legislation that can possibly be put into the
constitution. They will start the state right
with all the brightest and best of modern
notions If there is bit of experimental
legislation popular in a large part Of the
country they put it into the constitution so
as to be strictly up to date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28
Knox.

The Knox. presidential boom is all right.
1t has its origin in the pride Pennsylva-
mans feel in having a man in commission
in, the Senate whose presence there com
mands general attention and admiration
The long night of silence, and worse is 1T
an end. Mr.. Knox is a great lawyer, a
forceful speaker and a man of attractive
personal character He stands for good
and clean government. and is a credit to
his people. The more booms the merrier
and the better. If number of favorite
sons appear at the next republican ma
tional convention. each Of good caliber and
all of merit. so much the better will it be
for the party, and, in the case of the
partys continued supremacy, for the coun-
try. A good candidate and good Presl-
dent should be the result
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28
Publicity of Accident Reports.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.


The publication Of the full report of the
special committee sent by the general man.
ager of the Pennsylvania railroad to in
yestigate the causes of the derailment of
the so-called "Eighteen-hour Flyer at
Mineral Point is sufficiently unusual to be
accompanied with the explanation that this
is ''the first time such thing has been
done by any American railroad" While
praise is due to the company for thus TAX
ing the public into it's confidence. the re-
markable thing is not that it has done so in
this instance but that it never did so be-
fore. Surely the public has the right to
the fullest information concerning matters
that affect it so intimately as life and safe
ty on the rail. and the beginning made by
the Pennsylvania should be followed to its
logical conclusion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28
New Goods
Arriving Daily.
Rem ants.

Mammoth assortment of remnants,
containing goods actually worth to 12lhc.
Dress Ginghams. Seersuckers Apron
Ginghams. Bleached and Unbleached
Cottons. Outing Flannels, Silkolnes,
Cretons, Callcoes. Percales, Madras
Sateens and Figured ~
Batistes. in lengths from AlcMC.
to 10 yards. G. T. P....... T
Remnants of White Goods including
Persian Lawns. India Linons. White
Madras. Dotted Swiss. Longcloth, Main
sock and Organizes: all of high-grade
sheer qualities that sell e0/
from the piece up to 25c. SaMCe
u. L. P.-........ III
Remnants of Peau de Cygne and Mes
saline Silks In tan. gray. a.
plum, pink and black: worth Y nc
Joc. u. L. P....................
Just 800 yards left of that 81 90 yard
wide Taffeta Silk. in colors of garnet,
s sa:ss '' Fs;sda and saFf 60c.
Limited number OF pieces of new
Spring Dress Goods in novel; ~e
ty plaids and mixtures; worth ZSC
JUG. ". L. F.....................
Remnants of 69c. and Toe. Silk Lus-
sTs; : lengths from '1' to T. L s sS 34c.
". L. H........... .............-..
Remnants of Cream Wool Cashmere,
In regular SOC. quality. IN
Lengths from 2 to yards; II VIC
can be matched. G. T. P.....
Sheer Imported Weave of English
s :;;:ss q :" 2 and 's a. 5Ac.
Remnants Of Extra Heavy Mercerized
Table Damask, In a variety NJ
of choice designs. Worth SOC. ZSC.
". L. r. ..............
Odds and Ends of Sheets. in 72x90,
S1x90. and 9Ox0O sizes: all Of 30
best quality, worth to Toe. G. DOC.
L.
Odd Lots of Bleached Pillow Cases,
some hemstitched. others MU/
plain. Sizes 45x36 and woo.
42x36 G. T. P.......... ~
1S-inch Stair OUcloth Of heavy, durable
S :s's f: :ass: Of N S9a' e. 1910.
Assorted Lot of Umbrellas left from
our stocks that sold up to
81 90. Mems and Women's On
styles of reliable make. Owe.
G. T. P......................
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28

Of thu United States Senate b terribly un-
just to that body. Many muck-rakers be-
iieve that the Senate has its Limitations.
and some muck-rakers. feel that IL Palma
paid 81, 900 for the Senate he was over
charged.
Anyhow. II $s7. 10000 was paid for the
Senate what did the House OF Represents
tives cost? For Congress has the power to
declare war and the Senate Is only one part
Of Congress. and some representatives have
been heard to say. only a very small part.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28
Early Timing" for Airship.
From the New York Commercial

The airship. whether viewed from the
standpoint of transportation, war sport,
is to have its early inning" and the fact
that rival governments like France and Ger
many are putting forth special efforts to be
each the first ION deck would seem to in
dictate that the flying machine has. to their
minds. fully as great and significant possi-
bilities-in war as in the sports and the bust
ness of neace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28
Obliging.

"Why do you say disagreeable things
about people?'
= Its because of my obliging disposition"
answered Miss Cayenne. so few of my
friends can be interested by any other kind
of conversat ion."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28
Conscientious Endeavor.

How oft this sad result we find.
'Mongst those who strive to teach:
The congressman doth speak his mind.
But no one minds his speech.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28
Appreciative, but Not Interested.

Il must say" remarked Farmer Corn
tossel. that the Congressional Record is
the paper fur me-
You enjoy reading it?''
NO: can't say as do. But like the
way it's edited. Rather than fill up with
divorce suits an murder trials it suspends
publication altogether.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28
Waists and Wrappers.

% Flannelette Dressing Sacaues. made
with tight fitting back: loose o.
front and shirred waist. 49c 49,
value. G. T. P...................
80 Flannelette Wrappers of excellent
quality, lined to waist; fin NO
ished with shirred ruffie. S1.50 VOC.
value. G.. r. P.................
so Persian Lawn Waists, actually
worth 81. A variety of styles: en-
trimmed with rows of lace or ~ W.
embroidery. G. T. P............
Special purchase of fine batiste cor
sets in short-hip styles; well Os
boned and durable. G. ZSG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28
Curious Logic.

''Why don't you equip your railway with
every possible safety appliance?'
MY dear SIR answered Mr.. Dustin
Stax. 1.-The wrecks we have every now and
then put us to so much expense that we
have to economic on safety appliances"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28

DIn order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence letters to THE sTAH
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the once, but simply to
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Bust
ness Departmental. according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28

From the New York World
Mr. E. H. Hartman is great mana
very great man. For three days he sue
ceeded in getting as much space in the
newspapers as Evelyn Thaw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28

Mr.. Leslie NJ. Shaw may never be Presi-
dent. but he can come pretty near being
sure of drawing q larger salary than q
President receives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28

George Bernard Shaw Is perhaps fortu-
nate in the fact that thoughtful people sell
dom take him as seriously as he takes him
self.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28
SHOOTING STARS.
Facts and Figures.

''The financial statements issued by the
officers of your Insurance company present
some encouraging figures"
YES" answered the doubtful citizen;
1.-The figures are good, but the facts are
against Them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28
Inde6nites.
From the Houston Post.

Five members Of the Russian parliament
recently elected are classed as "indef
mites" They are probably men who do not
know whether they are going to obey the
of their constituents or not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28

There is. no editorial supervision to pre-
vent statesmen from holding some of their
best thoughts out of the Congressional
Record and giving them to the Chautau-
uuanS. --s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28

Gen. Stoessel is one eminent Russian with
whom even the terrorists may be tempted
to sympathiZe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28

When Italian tenors are quarreling about
their salaries there is at least some assur-
ance that they are keeping out of mischief
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28

1t is still too early to figure on when the
Panama canal will be built. The question
is stin as to how.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28

Witnesses who make no claims to expert
ness appear to fare best under Mr.. Je-
rome's cross-examnation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28

New York is constantly extending to emf
nent statesmen invitations to accept less
glory and more money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28
Iinievitch.
From the New York Sun.

Whether Linievitch would have done bet
ter than Kuropat kin is futile speculation
but Linievitch is about the only Russia n
commander who came out of the conflict
with enhanced reputation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28

The public is thankful for pure food. but
continues to attach more Importance to the
price marks than to the labels
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28

In addition to it's other good work the
Panama canal commission will make fam
Gus a number of engineers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28
Against His Conscience.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
In his Washington birthday Grafton Gro
yer Cleveland forgot to mention that George
never told a fish story.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28

Perhaps some word Of approval Is due to
Mae Woods for not overwhelming the
newspapers with portraits in picture hats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28

The expert witness on frenzied finance
has an easier time Of it than the ordinary
expert witness on insanity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28

The unwritten law and the unprin ia BILE
testimony are coming more and more into
evidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28
Toilet Goods.

Raw a,oz Rum bottle G . or Douole-a'stllled SC.
1Oc. Partisan Massage Cream. SC
G. T. P. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. oS'
3-oz. bottle Violet Toilet Water. E~
G. T. Observation-Disclosures. W.
Ed. Pinaud's Eau de Quinine 3Er
Tonic. G.. T. P...................Oo
Danderine for the hair. zc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28
Muslin Underwear.

Splendid quality of Muslin Drawers.
finished with deep tucked uo
cambria ruffie, edged with VG.
lace: 35c. kind. G. T. P........
Lot of $50 Undermuslins, slightly
mussed: Drawers. Skirts and
s ss nj sa g;s lace ss ss s"d 40c
ribbon. G. T. P..............
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28
MEMS Wear.
It's Nerves

That make life worth living-when
they are all right. But when weak
or exhausted it's different some of
the organs do not get enough nerve
energy. Their action becomes weak.
The penalty is aches, pains and mis-
cry. DR.. Miles Nervine restores
nervous energy. 1t establishes nor
NAL activity, so that nature can cor
rect the irregularities.
cdr. Miles Nervine has completely cured me Of
nervousness and Indigestion. suffered untold mis-
cry for months. The first half bottle of Dr. Miles
Nervine relieved me. l. have used bottles in all.
and now feel well ever. eat heartily. diges-
ton good, nerves strong. sleep we'll" MRS. MOL
LIE FLENOR, Campbell, Texas. ~
II first bottle fails to benefit, money back.
Miles Medical Co.. Elkhart, Ind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28
Coats, Suits and
Skirts.

Skirts.
Winter Garments.
Four stylish Suits that.
sold up to 1890. Three d. 4s
navy and one black cloth, IA VS
made in eton style. G. T. P.
II elegantly modelled Skirts of black
ladies' cloth. made in sew
%sa Wiz Wis : :sss s and 's ss Sl25
8 Children's Coats of best plain and
fancy fabrics, we'll tailor de IN
ed and stylishly trimmed: ~ .QDV
worth 81 and $. G. T. P.
IL Childrens Coats that sold as high
ms mos, zap sppro ssS''s materials ss sSs $500
and colors. G. T. P....--...
Children's Fur Sets. consisting of
muff and scarf of the latest o.
shape and most stylish kinds: ASCe
1925 values. G. Z. P..........
Beautiful 800 Neckpieces
of Brook Mink, lined with NO.
satin. Special for Friday. G. yONs
L. f.......... ..-..........'......
Tourist Coats, remainder of our WIN
ter stock. Choice of brown
and black, trimmed with C. M
straps and buttons. G. L. e0aO.yO
P.........................
One Gray Opera Coat. satin lined ana
deliberately trimmed with braid; also
one Double breasted Gray GR mn
Crayenette Raincoat. Both eOS VUVp
S15 90 values. G, 7. P......
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-28
Children's Wear.

% Infants Heavy Wool Sweaters,
closely knit and snug-fitting. 0M-
White and colors, slightly oOVG.
soiled from display. G.. T. P.
Childrens Worsted Dresses in checks
and plaids. made in Russian
and other styles, and hand <n.
someiy trimmed; $1.O0 values. QpyNs
G. T. P....................