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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28
Chain Picks Taft.

At this period of the game. when tall
claims are in order. it is refreshing to
find a candidate for President chasing no
rainbows for himself. After a thorough
canvass Of the country Mr.. Chain picks
Judge Taft for the winner. His judg-
ment, however. would rank higher IL he
had not predicted a few days ago the
dissolution of the losing one of the two
principal parties in this years contest,
and the triumph Of the prohibition party
in 1912 Still, as Mr.. Chain has had an
opportunity to sound sentiment and finds
1t largely for Taft, his announcement is
worthy Of interest. These are great days
In Israel. and every man with a predic-
ton to predict should prepare to predict
* now
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28
A Marine Who obeyed Orders.

The other night Marine Conant. re-
cruit ,of months service, was stationed
as sentry at the main gate Of the Charles
town navy yard. Boston A man ap-
preached In the darkness and sought to
enter Conant. strictly following his in
structions. called upon him to give the
countersign. 1t may be that in some mil
itary circles in these piping times Of
peace the countersign has fallen into dis
use, but the recruit of a month did not
so regard it, Consequently when the
other man failed to give the word he
called for 1t again and again. and after
the third time. the intruder insisting upon
seeking entrance. Conant brought his gun
down with such force as to stretch the
other man on the ground. When lights
were brought it was found that the in
1ured one was the commander of
cruiser lying at the navy yard dock.
Somebody with keener mind for rank
than for the rigid discipline of the serv-
ice, ordered the arrest of the sentry.
The circumstances were reported to the
Secretary Of the Navy. who. upon ascer-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28
Unfraternal "Fraternities. u

The following paragraph comes from
Los Angeles. Cal. to direct attention to a
tendency in modern educational institu-
tons calling for prompt reform:
Despite the fact that fraternities are
barred. their existence in the Los Angeles
High School has been learned through the
branding and probable Disagreement for
life OF Edgar Lusk and Frank Ritchey,
students at the school. The boys were
taken out for initiation by members OF
the secret society, tied together with wire.
their hair shorn and as a climax to the
ceremonies were branded on the forehead
with the Greek letters kappa delta The
boys made no protest, but their parents
took the case up with the school authori-
ties The suspension OF the guilty stu
dents Is expected
Such performances bring discredit upon
the fraternities themselves In manner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28
More Denials.

Since uncle tackled politics the family's
rather blue.
AT first it seemed an easy and a proper
thing to do;
But now we are the victims of a patience
sorely tried.
And feel constrained to mention things
that ought to be denied.
Among them are the pictures that have
gotten into print;
My uncle isn't knock-kneed and wac neyer
known to souint.
He doesn't wear a stony stare nor smiles
all sickly sweet
AS depicted on the banners that are float
ing down the street
He's not grinding monster, hating all
who toll and plod,
Nor is he. as some friends allege, a
dreamy demi-god:
He isn't Beau Brummel with his ele-
gance polite;
And he isn't any bully, threatening every
one in sight.
His enemies by calumny occasion deem
distress,
And admirers cause suspicion by their
eloquent excess.
So his friends and his relations have COM
bined in the demand
For a candid understanding with the peo-
pie of the land.
We merely want the facts set forth that
every one may see
He's only just a human being. same as
you and me.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28
New Imported
HAT Pins.

TWT7 H1LE selecting that
Il INlU all important article
NNN of adornment-th e
hat-do not forget
the hat pins. Besides their real
purpose of holding the hat on the
head they very often give an ar
tistic touch and finish.
We have just received a new
importation, representing t h e
very latest designs, including the
new jeweled effects, set with
white and pale colored stones.
Ename.ed Hat Pins but. SIoo to $7
Ball I'D Hat .r Pins of real $500 to $3.50
Real Stone Hat Pins, pear shape. ST 90
Marquisite Hat Pins. 100 and $500
Real Gun Metal Hat Pins. ST. 90 to $500
Out Jet Hat Pins. ........ ST.. 90 to ST. 90
Jeweled Hat Pins. 25c to $I.oo
Gun Metal Hat Pins. ................. 5OC
Smoked Pearl Hat Pins. ............... zoe
Sterling Silver Hat Pins. roc
Jeweled Veil Pins. plain orc+oc
and engraved. ............... <5C 10 9I.OO
Jeweled Hat Pins. l4-kt. ST 2e and CT RI
Main floor st..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28
Special Values inn
High=grade Furniture.

|@1m1H E INVITE the at
U|UlI tention of those who
NN are DESTROYS of pro-
curing odd and ar
tistic pieces Of furniture to the
large and varied assortment now
in stock. We aim to carry only
the best grades of furniture, man.
ufactured by firms noted for re-
liability and with the reputa-
ton for making only frst-class
goods. Hence what we offer is
not only desirable from an artistic
standpoint, but by its perfect con-
struction and durability at once
commends itself to those in quest
of really serviceable furniture.
The following items represent
small lots which we want to close
out at once, and offer at special
prices:
CHARTERED Oak Dining Room Chairs.
leather slip seat over box frame: shaped
legs.
$3.50 each. Value, 5000.
CHARTERED Oak China Closets. heavy
cross banded work at top, neatly carved
feet. grooved shelves for plates.
$4,000 each. Value, $1,000.
Solid Mahogany Bullets. dull finish. long
linen drawer, two large dish cabinets,
partitioned silver drawer.
$28.75. Value, $4,000.
Mahogany-finish Library Tables. long
drawer, with lower shelf; size 2sx42.
$I2.o5- Value, $500.
Weathered Oak Library Tables, long
drawer. with lower shelf; heavy turned
legs; size 2sx42.
$I2.o5.. Value, $500.
Chartered Oak Library Tables, long
drawer. with lower shelf; heavy ball
feet; size 28x42.
$12.o5. Value, $I7.oo.
Stacks of Sectional Bookcases. of solid
oak; each stack consists Of. top piece,
one Sh-inch section. one 1Ok-inch section,
one 12ls-inoh section and base.
Special price,
$3.50 complete.
Oak Desks, for school boys and girls;
conveniently arranged interior; drawer
and lower shelf for books; top fitted with
lock.
Special price, $4.65 each.
Sixth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28
Pretty Novelties inn
W0mem's Neckwear.

~N ERHAPS there never
HIM were so many and pretty
NkV conceits in neckhxings
JILL as now. We show many
foreign novelties of our own inn
portation and many beautiful
things that are American made.
There are scores of new oddities
that are pretty and at the same
time practical. You will enjoy
seeing them.
SILK troopers among the latest novelties
pretty fancy for the neck; shown In all tne
new and dainty colorings.
25c, soc, 75c to $2.25 each.
Lace Gibson Stocks. some pointed. some with
round tops. with deep ruching; with or without
bows. Very choice effects
25c, soc to $3.50 each.
Net and Null Jabots in odd and pretty s shapes
25c and soc each.
Pierrot RUNS, very high. made OF chiffon
ribbons and net; many unique and dainty com
binations.
$1.oo, $1.5o to $3.50 each.
Special:
A lot of Pierrot Rufus, made
of net and edged with ribbons
pink, lavender, blue and black.
Special price, ST. 900 each.
Main floor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28
Not Merger, But Division of Labor

TIE able report of the Board of Trade
special committee on merger, submitted
to the directors of the board yesterday,
indicates the mprobablity that consolda-
tion in the name Of the Board of irade'
as recommended by the conference COM
n1ittees of the Chamber of Commerce and
Board of Trade. respectively, will he &C
complished And the report suggests. as
a substitute for merger. If. either hody
both bodies reject il. a division OF
labor on commercial and non-commer-
cial lines between the chamber and the
board This suggestion received the in
dorsement of the directors of the Board
OF Trade as best serving the public in
terest
Washington does not need two organi-
cations of citizens on precisely similar
lines. covering the whole range of mu-
nicipal activities. as the Board of Trade
has done for eighteen years. 1t does need
one such general organization, and 1t
does need another organization like the
former Jobbers and Shippers Organiza-
ton enlarged and strengthened, to give
special and exclusive attention to the de-
veIopment of commercial and manu-
featuring Washington.
The hope of The Star. repeatedly ex-
pressed. has been that the Chamber of
Commerce and the Board of Trade would
reach an understanding whereby Wash
ington could be blessed with its two
needed organizations. Merger would avoid
wasteful duplication of labors. but 1t
would kill the purely commercial organi-
cation. 1t Is conceded that the Board of
Trade is too broad in its scope. too nom
commercial in its membership, too I'M
wieldy in size to act quickly. effectively
and satisfactorily on questions affecting
commercial development 1t would be
even more unwieldy in size and not less
non-commercial in makeup If its MEM
bership were greatly enlarged by CONSOLE
dation with the Chamber of Commerce.
The decision of the question lies pri-
marily with the Chamber of Commerce
The Star hopes that it's decision will be
made thoughtfully and wisely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28
Beautiful Handmade
French Lingerie.

pretties daintiest things brought
Made of French nansooks and other sheer materials They
~ handmade hand embroidered exquisite designs and
variously trimmed with Medc, French and German val
and fine torchon laces.
The Drctoire Drawers and the Direcoe Combination Suits
drawers
gere this Made of Silks taeta China silk French
nainsooks.
We call attention the following lots of French Gowns Che
misses and Drawers which priced attractively low:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28
Odd Pieces Dainty
Imported China.

~ EVERAL tables have been
|NON arranged wi h Fancy
Nv China, representing the
best productions of the
leading china makers of France,
Austria, Germany and Japan.
There is a variety of pretty dec
orations, in both spray and Dor
der effects; gold traced and gold
stippled..
Fifth floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28
WOmem's Silk Hosiery.
Special Values i'm

@m&1 E SHALL place on
NlVlll sale tom orrow
WY (Thursday) rs dozen
pairs Women's Pure
Silk Hose, in tan, black and white.
They are very sheer and elastic
and have double soles and garter
tops. Included are extra sizes for
stout figures.
Special price, $500 a pair.
Also IS dozen pairs Women's
Black Silk Hose, with embroider-
ed self-color silk clocks, and
double heels and toes. Very sheer
and elastic and one of the best
values we have ever offered.
Special price, $3.50 a pair.
Main floor. F st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28
In This Campaign.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
In the close states there is on each sid,
curious assemblage of weaknesse.
which give an air of uncertainty to al
official claims. First of all. there is II
both national committees and in the stat,
organizations of New York. Ohio and In
diana an amateurish looseness of organ
ization and deficiency of detailed infor
nation which show in sharp contrast witt
the exact and scientific methods of Ger
tain past elections
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28
Infants and Childrem's
Long and Short Dresses.

| S Elm 1ON is CdlleQ TO
| IMI a superb line of Infants
XIV and Little Children's
Long and Short Dress
es, of sheer nainsook, all made by
hand, in a score of beautiful baby
ish creations, and variously trim
med with hand embroidery, rich
laces, tucks, Misunderstanding, etc.
The assortment affords pleasing
choice, and they are very reason
ably priced.
We mention few items:
Infants Handmade Nainsook Long Slips
trimmed with lace and narrow braid SI ~
with several rows Of nne tucks and feather
stitching to form yoke; neck and sleeves trim
med with lace and featherstitching. CT RI
Idcn. .-'-. f~'JO
Infants Handmade Nainsook Long Slips
yoke formed Of demonstrating and lace: neck
and sleeves trimmed with lace and Or 1e
featherstitchihg. Each. p1./
Infants Handmade Nansook Long Slips
yoke formed Of fine tucks and featherstitching
neck and sleeves trimmed with lace and O. > :
Children's Handmade Nainsook Short Dresses,
yoke front and back formed Of fine
| tucks; neck and sleeves trimmed with 60 ~
lace. Each Y~'oS
yoke back and front formed Of hand embroidery
and beading; neck and sleeves trimmed O. ~
with lace and beading Each. ......... P0.OO
Third floor, Eleventh ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28

French Nainsook Gowns. low round neck.
short. wide. flowing sleeves: neck and sleeves
' EasRs with nandemoroiaered scallop: $I.5o
French Nainsook Gowns. high neck. long
sleeves. tucked front; neck. sleeves and front
trimmed with ruff1es finished with hand-embroid-
cred button hole edge and featherstitch- ST "
ing. Each. Observation-Disclosures. Yi'/O
several pretty designs: low round neck; short
full sleeves; neck and sleeves finished with
hand ha1s s%sroid sneb button $I75 to $275
Handmade French Nainsook Gowns. high neck:
long sleeves. tucked front: neck. sleeves and
front trimmed with hand-embroidered rune
Eaeh WIN na.. 93.Qo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28

French NainsoOk Drawers, trimmed with ful1
wide rufiie finished with hand-embroid- ST ~
French Nainsook Drawers. trimmed with hand
embroidered ruf1es finished with hand embroid-
f Fsir Du'ton.nole edge: $1.25 to $2.25
French Nainsook Chemises, hand embroidered
in various pretty designs; neck and armholes
finished with hand-embroidered button CT ~
hole edge Each. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
French Nainsook Chemises, hand embroidered
in various pretty designs and finished with
hand embroidered buttonho edge and eye
lets sts, run with ribbon. SIPS to $2.25
,rn;.a 49,. rIaronfh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28

Mr.. Grosvenor can confidently be ex-
pected to take a number of states out OF
the doubtful column. All that remains fol
Mr.. Hitchcock is to see that they "stay
put"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28
Housekeeping Helps
For Daily Use.

@ RTICLES that are need
lHl ed daily for cleaning
9S about the house; also for
Tightening the labor of
the kitchen. First quality goods,
substantially made and moderate
ly priced.
Scrub Brushes each. ..............5c up
Sink Brushes, each. ............... Zoe M
Vegetable Brushes. 2 for. ......... &c I'D
Handled Ironing Wax, for. ........ &C
Shelf Paper. lloyd. lengths,, for. &c
Rattan and Reed Bug Beaters. each &c I'D
Ostrich Feather Busters, EACH. nc I'D
Cocoa Door Mats. each............. 4oc up
! Fifth door Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28

Diaz of Mexico thinks of running for
the presidency again. That announce
ment is about all the campaigning he finds
necessary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28

~ EVERAL good, practical
VA reasons why our Sewing
~ Machines are the equal OF
the best:
They are made by one OF the
most reliable manufacturers in
the country.
They are fitted with the very
latest improvements.
They are thoroughly tested by
an expert before leaving the fac
tory.
They are (the working parts
the machine proper) made of the
very best steel and must stand a
strong acid test.
They are all full ball-bearing.
They are easy to treadle, sell
adjusting and practically noise
less.
They are set in handsome high
ly polished quartered oak cases,
more or less elaborate, according
to the price.
They are complete with full
set of Griest Nickeled-steel at
tachments.
And these, together with nu-
merous minor merits, justify our
guaranteeing them for ten years.
Besides, arrangements can be
made at the department for par
tial payments.
Prices range from
5000 to $4,000 each.
The $1,000 is Hand Machine.
Second floor, G at.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Complicated Paradox.

'Bliggins says he doesn't know any,
thing about the political situation"
WELL" answered Mr. Sirius Barker. "as
a rule the man who knows enough to
know that he doesn't know anything
about politics knows more than the man
who thinks he knows all about it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28

Hartman is extending his railway OPP
erations southwark. He may yet get a
jar by coming into collision with some
of those South American presidents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28

1t seems generally agreed that we are
to have a landslide. The only question
is as to who will be on the top of the
heap when it is over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28
II
Woodward & LOthrOD
New ork-WASHINGTON-Par
Unique Halloween Novelties and Favors-Toy De-
partmemt, Fourth Floor, Eleventh Street.
Special Sale of
Girls Smart Dresses.

EVERAL lots of Girls Dresses general and special
VA saving of third and regular prices There
~ pretty novelty mohars serge panamas and silks made
several and styles including the D1rec
tore and Princess models Some elaborate enough for the
formal OCCASION
Girls Mohair Dresses Jumper STYLE blue
brown black and cadna others with high neck and long sleeves
trimmed with checked moa full plated skirt with deep
hem; sizes O ID.
S3.75 each. Values, $3.50 and $500.
Girls Serge blue cardinal and brown with
high neck and long Sleeves trimmed with silk braid full plated
skirt; sizes IA.
$4,000 each. Value, $500.
Girls Fine Panama Dresses made in ongwast effect blue
match Sleeves
full skirt sizes
$500 each. Value, $3.50.
Misses Silk Dresses in pink, blue green and old
Dreore and Princess Styles trimmed with embroidered
others with plain silk buttons match long sleeves
6 and Is.
$500 each. Values, $500 and $4,000.
docrG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28

This is rich country. but not rich
enough to stand the loss of hundreds
Of thousands of acres of cumberland a
year by forest fires
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28
One Best Bet.

From the New York Press.
1t looks like a safe bet that the foot
ball casualties this season will exceed
those of the Balkans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28
A Rule Of Auto Etiquette.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
No gentleman will take another mans
automobile out In the country and blow
1t into such small pieces that 1t cannot
be removed to a repair shop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28

agIn 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 Business Department, according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28

Mr. Gompers has not expressed any
confidence of controlling the labor vote
so completely as to put Pennsylvania into
the democratic column.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28

Records do not prove that communities
that had the whipping post in their earlier
history are more orderly and high minded
than others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28
Twisted (!

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Colorado is snowbound and here the
fruit trees are blooming again. What
the matter with nature. anyway, this
year2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28

Mr.. Cannon is not so busy with his
own campaign that he cannot find time
for a few earnest words in behalf of his
friends
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28
Simply Awful.
T1mes-Dispatch.

From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
Government experts. we understand,
will shortly report that death by repub-
lican campaign cigars is the most horri-
BILE form of exit yet revealed to man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28
Everybody Happy.
From the Nashyille Rann,

This must be a very satisfying cam
paign. Both Democratic Chairman Mack
and Republican Chairman Hitchcock say
they are thoroughly satisfied with the
election prospects
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28

If Mr.. Roosevelt says all he thinks.
the magazine he is to edit will have to
expand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28

There is a disposition to overlook the
vice presidential candidate in offering
magazine editorships in case of defeat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28
Wake Up, Old Figgers!

From the Cleveland Leader.
We note with pain that Prophet Grosve-
nor isn't attending to business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28

Next week will decide whether Gov.
Haskell will conduct libel suits purely for
his personal satisfaction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28

This is the week when the statistician
has il all to himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28

Mrs Hams is one of the most conspic-
uous of recent victims of the letter. writ
ing habit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28

Mr.. Chain Is to be congratulated on
having made fewer enemies than any
other candidate in the campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28
Lost Faith

DO you think we can trust the great
corporations" inquired the thoughtful
citizen.
NO., answered Senator SORGHUM.
after the carelessness some of them have
shown with correspondence I'm afraid
not"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28

heap o sadness in dis world" said
Uncle Ebeu. "is due to folks disposition
to talk about de roses dat done faded
'sted O gettin' busy plantin' crops fob
mex season."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28
Need Not Be Shoveled.

Now let's rejoice, though skies be gray
And stormy winds begin to blow.
And when it rains be blythe and say
We're thankful that it isn't snow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28
Not His idea Of Entertainment.

1O1 Ills 1ued Ul GHIeICdIHWeUC.
do you expect to entertain very much
next winter?"
No answered Mr.. Cumrox Il don't
think mother and the girls will do much
in the entertaining way But 1 fancy
we'll have the usual crowds of people
who stand around and look bored"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28
Special Sale of Boys
Refers. Suits and Sweaters.

E71ozVS1 purchased these lots of goods
II decisive and offer them accordingly
\A\4AS All bright fresh merchandise the styles tho
boys like best The values exceptional
Lot Boys Fine Heavy Winter Refers lined with red fan
mel and thoroughly made and finished There plain blues,
and attractive fancy Sizes 2
$500 each. Values $3.50 to $1,000.
Lot Boys and Chdrens Atwood Sweaters the popular
plain coo and combinations Fancy styles for little children
from of age: older styles for boys
S1.OO each. Values, $3.50 and $500.
Lot 3-Boys Atwood Suits with pairs knckerbocker
handsome and stylish suits variety of pretty mixtures
and plain coors. Sizes II.
$500 each. Values, $3.50 to $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28
Some of the
New Books.

THREE interesting and I'M
Il structive books just is-
~ sued by the Macmillan
Company:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28
Guaranteed
Sewing Machines.

| ~ EVERAL good, practical
lNAN reasons why our Sewing
~ Machines are the equal Of
tho hec+.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28

Third floor, Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-28

JUDGE VESTS OPINION; the creator OF the
character of Judge Vests Opinion prefers
to remain unknown. but the book will acquant
you with him and you. will learn 10 like --c