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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14
Oiled Roads.

Extended tests with crude oil as dust
| preventive are being made and are to be
made on District roads by the engineer
department of the District of Columbia.
| In the news announcement of this fact it
! is said that several roads in the extreme
| northwest. two in the southwest and three
| in Anacostia have been successfully treat
ed. and that those to be treated are Irving
street from 18th street to Adams Mill
road, Park road from 14th to Goth street,
Lamont street from School to 10Th street,
Newton street from 18th TO 18th street,
and 10th street from Irving to Oak street.
The prevention of dust and the. dissipa
ton of the binder of broken rock road
ways has long been problem, but it has
| been accentuated by the automobile A
road surface that wears we'll under the
grinding force of steel tires goes to ruin
under the suction of fast-turning wheels
tired with air-blown rubber The
| binder is lifted and blown away as
dust, while no new binder is ground
from the rock. Thus two problems,
closely related. are presented for solu-
tion-dust prevention and road preserva-
ton.
The soaking of roads with oil having an
asphaltum base like some of the petro-
leums of California, Texas, Oklahoma,
Kansas. Kentucky, Galicia and Baku has
been tried in various parts of the world
with gratifying results. The experime nts
have been satisfactory in California, and
the oiling of French roads has been
famously successful
The Engineering Digest in a recent arti-
Gle points out that attempts have been
made since 1894 to use crude petroleum
or some of its derivatives. or some oily
by-produNt of gas manufacture, to con-
troll the dust nuisance. The Digest says
that these attempts, many of them I'M
successful, have led to knowledge as to
the kinds of oil which are unsuitable and
to the conditions which cause failure.
Experience seems to indicate that the
best results are obtained from the crude
petroleums which contain the highest
proportion of pure asphaltum. Those
oils with a paraffin base, like the Pennsyl-
vania and Ohio oils, or with naphtha
base, like many of the Russian oils have
been found to be useless. They do not
bind, turn the roadbed into a greasy
slime and give off an offensive odor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14
A Campaign Enthusiast.

Among Judge Tafts letters received the
other day was one that ran in these
terms:
II have just been all over Arizona and
New Mexico and if they had vote the
republican ticket would carry both terri
tories two to one Great old Texas will
give the smallest democratic vote next
November she ever gave. Nebraska will
swell up the largest republican majority
in November she ever has given. Kansas
will come back to her eighty thousand
republican Missouri will repeat her vote
of 1904 Illinois will give you one hun
dred and twenty thousand plurality. You
and the republican ticket will carry every
mountain and western state. and you will
make the biggest inroad yet made on the
so-calfed solid south. l am now resi-
dent of California. and We are going to
increase your majority. and then we are
going to elect you in 1912. and Theodore
Roosevelt will be our President from
March 1, 1917, to March 4. 1921, so by
that time there will be no democratic
party
Here we have the campaign enthusiast
in all his glory. A Taft man, he can see
only Taft and can see him long dis
lance He mentions a journey only
through Arizona and New Mexico but
speaks no more confidently of sentiment
in those two territories than of that in
the states VI hdHSdS, 1NeDTdSka, MIS-
| souri, and Illinois, which he is probably
| taking on trust Anyhow. he is feeling
| good, and wants his candidate to share
his feelings. But Judge Taft would do
well to ware of the enthusiast-the indi-
vidual who by merely rushing through a
state on a railroad train. or, thinking
about it from distance, can make two
republican voters appear where only one
| appeared before
| 1t is not, however. risky calculation
which. assuming Judge Tafts election
| in November. gives him eight years in
| the White House. If he wins he will
probably have a republican Congress to
support him, and that will mean progress
along the lines of the republican plat
form. The Roosevelt policies will be
clinched. and Taft policies should be- sue
cessfully inaugurated. And thus will the
republicans approach the campaign Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14
Roosevelt for Taft.

The Presidents letter in behalf of Judge
Taft is open to no just criticism on the
score of propriety. In penning it MI
Roosevelt was entirely within his rights.
As everybody knows, Judge Taft is his
friend his leader in this campaign, and
was one of his advisers-his favorite ad-
viser-in the shaping of the policies upon
which the republican campaign rests. De-
string his election, Mr., Roosevelt indorses
him i'm generous fashion, and gives
reasons why the country should accept
his candidacy. The voters already knew
Mr.. Roosevelt's attitude, but his restate-
ment of it at this time should help the
republican cause. and that is why he
took his pen in hand
Mr.. Bryan's claim that he is Mr..
Roosevelt's rightful heir, and should re-
ceive the support of those republicans
who swear by the policies for which the
latter stands, is at most a campaign trick.
\ former claim was that Mr.. Bryan had
originated those policies. Neither claim
is good Had Mr.. Bryan been elected
President in 1904 he would not have
asked for the railroad legislation that
Mr. Roosevelt did. and obtained, nor
would he have dealt with the trust ques-
those questions. as also the tariff. the
money and the Philippine questions, the
two men are far apart.
On the other hand. Judge Taft has sat
at Mr.. Roosevelt's side. advising and sup
porting him in all the latter has done
He shares in the credit of the achieve
ment. He is pledged To carry on the work
if elected on the lines originally laid
nent regulation of railroads will fail. and
that government ownership is inevita BILE.
He is not an advocate of such a drastic
trust program as Mr.. Bryan lays down
He is a protectioniSt, sound money man,
and in favor of continued American con-
troll of the Philippines for at least a gen
GRAFTON. He is the Presidents heir. he
has been his counselor. Using a curb
stone phrase Mr.. Bryan lis on different
lay" altogether
Voters will choose between two men
who differ widely in temperament and
equipment. and between policies that lead
in radically different directions. A like
ness is not to be found anywhere. Mr..
Bryan could not if he would carry out
Mr. Roosevelt's work. but in Office would
have no desire that way. He is pledged
to other things, and would have to work
in connection with his party friends.
Judge Taft if elected. must keep on
keepin' on The policies in his hands
will be in part his policies, and to them
his party is wholly committed.
The Presidents letter will rally his
friends east as we'll as west He plays
his usual shrewd politics in addressing it
TO an old friend in the west. for in that
section the railroad question is para
mount and he deals with it in a very
clear and frank manner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14
A Triher.

Tain no use o laughin'
Bout de 'scursion / done took;
Tain no use O. chaffin'
Bout dis no-'count line an hook.
You all has my permission
To be jokin' as you wish;
/ weren't sholy fishin'-
Jes a-foolin' wild de fish!
De day were bright an shiny,
An de breeze were sof' an slow,
An de waves SO light an tiny
Beat agin my oil batteau.
When dem waves done come a-swishin
jes' dozed an let 'em swish;
/ weren't sho'ly fishin-
Jes' a-foolin' wild de fish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14
Unenthusiastic.

'Some of the greatest minds in the
country are now at work on the prob
lem of improving farm conditions"
Yes" answered Farmer COrntosSel;
that's one trouble bout farmin'. Too
many of us want to be Workin' our
minds Std O. workin' our land"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14
INTERCHANGEABLE.

$50 you have determined upon a pub
lie career" said Senator Sorghum.
yes" answered the confident youth.
(which shall 1 seek, riches or fame?"
Take either that comes your way
and be thankful If you're rich you can
hire people to write articles about you,
and If you're famous you can write 'em
yourself and sell en-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14
- Is to SO per cent Less Than Regular Pric.

Oak Bedroom Chair Rockers,
with arms.
$3.50. Value, $500.
Curly Birch Rockers, hand
carved, box seat.
S3.95. Value, 5000.
Bird's-eye Maple Desk Chairs,
neat design.
$3.50. Value, $1,000.
Mahogany Rockers, high back,
saddle seat.
S5.65. Value, 5000.
Oak and Mahogany Pedestal
Tables, round top; well made.
S3.@5. Value, $500.
CHARTERED Oak Serving Tables,
with drawer.
S6.@5. Value, $1,000.
Mahogany Chiffoniers, swell
front, French shaped feet.
S38.75. Value, $4,000.
Mahogany Morris Rockers
hair-flled velour cushions; can be
converted into stationary chair
S14o75. Value, $4,000.
Mahogany Cheval Mirrors, dull
finish; ISx54-inch mirror.
$3.50. Value, $4,000.
"Simplicity" Davenport Beds Of
dark oak; stowaway at bottom for
clothing, etc.
$3.50. Value, $4,000.
Sixth floor. G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14
New Stockings
For Children.

@Ioz% E call attention to
NIUIII several lines suitable
WV for school wear
which we offer at
under-value prices:
Lot 1-Children's Black Ribbed Cotton
Stockings, with double knees. toes and
heels: Ever wear" brand. Excellent fol
school and general wear. Sizes 8 to 10.
121sc the pair.
Regular price, 1oc.
Lot 2-Children's Imported Stockings
tan and black. with double knees, toes
and heels. These are fine ribbed and full
fashioned and are an exceptional value
Sizes to 81, inclusive.
25c the pair.
Regular price, $50.
Main floor. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14
IntroSpection.

Il hope you came out of that horse
trade with a clear conscience
Yes" answered ST Smiling; "but it
kind O. worries me. My conscience is so
unusually clear that l can't hep feelin'
I must O. got the wust O the trade"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14
Special Sale
School Handkerchief.

THT1 E have just purchased
NIUIl| and offer one hun.
NN dred dozen All-liner
Unlaundered Hand.
kerchiefs at special price. They
are good quality, neatly hem
stitched and have pretty hand
embroidered initials.
Special price, lOc each.
Regular price, 12L3c.
Main floor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14

Solid Mahogany Wardrobes,
full mirror front, carved columns,
drawer at bottom with glass
knobs.
$500. Value, S175.OO.
CHARTERED Oak Bullets, linen
drawer, two dish cabinets.
$500. Value, $3.50.
Oak Bullets, Early English fin
ish.
S25.00. Value, $4,000.
Solid Mahogany Bullets, dull
finish dull copper trimmings.
S28.75. Value, 10000.
Solid Mahogany China Cabi-
nets, mirror back, drawer at bot
tom with glass knobs; size 44x66
inches.
S5n.z5. Value, 100000.
Solid Mahogany Serving Ia
bles, dull finish, long drawer,
lower shelf.
S21.75. Value, $4,000.
CHARTERED Oak Dressing Ia
bles, swell front, French legs.
S14.75. Value, $3.50.
Mahogany Dressers, two long
drawers, two small drawers, fancy
shaped plate glass mirror.
SLIPS. Value, $1,000.
Mahogany Dressers, full swell
front, large plate glass mirror, sta
tionary drawer pulls.
$33.75. Value, $4,000.
CHARTERED Oak Chiffoniers,
swell front, best plate glass
mirror.
$24.z5. Value, $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14

The New York soap factory fire that
filled some of the streets with suds at
least helped the STRENGTHENING depart
ment some.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14
The STAR has regular and perma-
nent Family Circulation much moro
than the combined circulation of the
other Washington dailies. As . News
ana Advertising Medium 1t has NO
competitor.

GIN 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, 1908-09-14
Would Be Interesting.

From the Baltimore American.
Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Cannon have now
both told just how much they are worth.
The country is lending an attentive ear
to find out if Mr.. Morgan or Mr.. Rookie
Teller is saying anything.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14

Five dollars fine for the convivial West
Nlrglnlan who tried to hug Bryan will
probably add one more to the list of
lifelong democrats who are going to vote
The republican ticket this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14
Fewer Liars.

From the Birmingham News.
Strange what effect close political
campaign can have in tonins down a
party leaders disposition. Nobody has
been elected to the Ananias Club for quite
while.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Similarity.

What do you think of the Darwinan
theory asked the girl who is improv-
ing her mind.
The Darwinian theory. answered
Miss Cayenne. lis very much like good
advice. 1t seems all right enough for
people in whom you're not interested,
but doesn't help much for personal
use"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14
The Eaple's Plant.

This jaunty airship makes me sigh
With envy that is great;
IT'S true that I know how to fly,
But l can't aviate,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14

1t may be a dense and unpatriotic sug-
geston, but it is difficult to see just what
great truth is impressed by procession
of men in linen busters and light high
hats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14

The Sultan of Morocco and his brother
quarrel as industriously as If the real
destinies of their state were not under
European management.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14

There may be wisdom in Castros policy
of keeping the Venezuelan government in
such shape that any sensible revolutionist
will be afraid to take hold of it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14

The man who loves to risk people
lives in a sailboat will have additional
opportunities for his peculiar style of en-
joyment when the airship comes into more
general use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14
Don't Beat President at Tennis

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
We are told that King Edward is quite
a wonder at croquet And yet who would
dare to play better game when the king
swings the mallet?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14

Occasionally Mr.. Hearst gets SO much
occupied with his Indignation against Mr..
Bryan that he almost forgets to boost
Mr. HiSgen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14

Demonstrations in Glasgow are a re-
minder that in these days the term so
cialism" covers multitude of theories.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14

Any man who enjoys travel as much as
Mr.. Taft does should surely be encour-
aged to make campaign tour if he feels
SO disposed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14
Plenty of Dope in It,

From the Cleveland Leader.
Is this canned oratory being guaranteed
under the pure food law?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14
Never a Snub.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Not a notification committee has yet
met with rebuff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14

Mr.. Bryan is still confident that he
will yet be making 4th of March speech
on the front steps of the United States
Capitol
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14
Peace! Hobson! Peace!

From the ST. Louis Globe Democrat.
1t is apparent that the feet is to have
such a welcome in Japan that all war
talk will be sienced-eXcept Richmond
Pearson HobSon's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14
Sad September.
w Orleans TimesDemocr.t

From the New Orleans TimesDemocrat
The average American schoolboy's joy
over the fact that September opens the
oyster season is tempered by the recol-
lection that 1t also closes the summer
vacation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14
Dope and Hope.

From the Indianapolis News.
The fun that both sides are having
figuring out how they are going to carry
the election once more shows that while
there's dope there's hope.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14

France Is unfortunate in not having
any prohibition sentiment worth men,
tioning to help reconcile it to the failure
OF the champagne crop
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14

Mr.. Gompers avoids saying that he
thinks the republican ticket should be
made the object of a boycott.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14
And Have Wings!

From the Pittsburg Gazette-Tmes.
Meanwhile let it not be overlooked that
the Wright brothers are minister's sons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14
School Supplies.

AN on can secure here all the
HI n necessary school supplies
LIZ in great variety, highest
g. quality and at exception
ally low prices.
These various sorts of goods
are classified and conveniently ar
ranged on main floor, nth street
side.
Ink and Pencil Erasers.
Ink and Pencil Erasers. SC and Ice
each.
Ink and Pencil Erasers. combined, sc
Typewriter Erasers. oblong and cir
cular, sc and 10c each.
Pencils and Penholders.
Complete assortment OF Faber's and
Eagle Lead Pencils. hard or soft lead,
with and without rubber tips.
Best quality Cedar Pencils, rubber
tips, loo dog.
Mercantile Lead Pencils, inserted rub
Der tips. 30c Dozen
large variety of Penholders. suita-
BILE for all kinds of writer's: in wood.
Fountain Pens, $1.00 to $500.
Inks.
All the standard makes-stafford's.
Carriers, etc. from the SC bottle 70
quarts; all colors. including blue, violet,
black, carmine, etc.
Paste and Mucilage.
The best makes-5c, 1Oc, CSC and 35c
Jar.
The same in tubes-5c, 1oc and Csc
tube.
Pens.
Esterbrook's Vertical Pens. 1oc dozen.
Spencerian School Pens. Ice dozen.
All the best makes Of pens are repre-
scented here.
Composition Books.
These books are made of good quality
paper. and the covers are both durable
and attractive.
Pasteboard covers. 1874 pages. SC each.
Stiff backs. cloth covered, LA pages.
DC each.
University Note Books. plain or ruled.
best quality. suitable for note or sketch
book, 15c, 20c and 25c each.
Oblong Note Books, 10c each.
Stenographers' Note Books, sc and I0c
edCn.
Memo and Blank Books, in exception
ally large variety.
Tablets-Pads from &c each to I2c.
An immense assortment OF Tablets at
low prices. Particular attention is called
to the quality and the makeup OF our
line Of sc Tablets; smooth surface
paper. ruled, &c each; soc dozen.
Tablets, superior quality paper, in
bond. linen and plate. l0c each.
Pencil Boxes.
Fancy Decorated Pencil Boxes. Csc
each.
Others ranging in price from 10c to
SOC each.
School Bags.
Waterproof School Bags, Csc and 35c
each.
Hemp School Bags. soc. SIC and CSC
each.
Corduroy School Bags. 800 each.
Heavy Enameled School Bags. water.
proof. with name plate. soc each.
Leather School Bags, $1.25 each.
Felt School Bags. double. with rings.
75c each.
Rulers.
Natural Wood. brass edge l2-inch, loo
each.
Hard Rubber and Flexible Rulers. n.
inch, CSC each; 1s-inch, soc each.
Main door, Eleventh Ut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14
New Fall Shoes.
For Young Folks.

~ VERY want in the line OF
MF Children's Shoes is sup
~ Piled here.
Three Specials:
Misses and Children's Box Calfskin
Lace and Button Shoes. with finest grade
hard leather sole; especially suitable for
school and general wear.
815 to 1oH-$I.5o pair.
II to 2--$I.75 pair.
Misses and Children's Dongola Kid
skin Lace and Button Shoes, spring heel.
patent tip or tip of same, finest grade
hard leather sole. A dressy and service
able shoe.
80 to 1oH-$I.5o pair.
II to 2-$I.75 a pair.
Boys and Youths Box Calfskin Lace
Shoes, blucher cut. finest grade hard
leather sole. Our school special.
I to 5H-$2.25 pair.
Third door, Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14
Chi1dren's New
School Umbrellas.

- HILDREN'S Heavy Eng
n lish Gloria Umbrellas,
~ with steel rod, paragon
frame and handles suitable
for boys or girls.
69c each. Value, $l.OO.
Main floor, G st. entrance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14
Our Annual September
Sale of Furniture.

be able purchase IIighgrade Furniture perfect in
every detail artistic in design superior in materials and
W. workmanship at
Is to 50 per cent Less Than Regular Prices,
dsregarded in this day of expensive furnish
ngs. Furniture that ceapy made and of inferior materials
dear 1t economical be
endreS
that offer the products of the best
their standard OF excellence
as we'll.
Look following splendid values and you may find
some attractive home for wedding gift
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14
5000 to S22e5O each.
Values, $500 to SIS. W.

Girls and Misses Jacket Suits
of panama. serge and novelty
cloths some made in the popular
jumper style with box coat; full
plated skirts: sizes 10. II and ID.
$3.50 to $3.50 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14

Girls Separate Coats of good
quality cheviot, in plain colors
and neat striped effects; finished
with velvet collars; sizes 6 to IA.
$500 each. Value, $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14
$500 to SA5.OO each.

Girls Peter Thompson" Suits
Of dark blue and black English
serge, trimmed with white, red or
black braid. All sizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14
Girls New School Clothing.

Misses Wool Tailor-made
Suits, in an attractive assortment
of novelty effects cut in the latest
styles with trimmed skirts. All
sizes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-14

Girls Raincoats. in plain tar
and gray; thoroughly cravenet'
ted: all sizes.
5000 to ST $50 each.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-10-16

tocada--dijo Jobling tragando TN sorbo de ron
con ademan desesperado.
Sin embargo estabas va ba astante apurado
pues recuerdo que no hablaste de otra cosa Ell
todo e viaje
NO 10 nieGo, no era muy atOrtunado pc
TO esperaba que todo sc arreglaria soplarian
vientos mas propicios Pero que desengano
Los acreedores Sc presentaron bandadas en-
eI estudo fui despedido ACCOMPLISHMENTS
81 busco una colocacion, 81 salgo de mi retro,
me ponen preso por deudas. lQue puedo ha
Ger, pues, mas que vivir lejos del mundo gas
tando 10 menos posible1 pero tde que sirve
vivir con economic cuando no Sc tiene dinero2
Lo mismo seria conner bien, 10 cual no seria
mas diffcil.
i Pero seria mucho mas agradabe-dice
Smallweed.
-Es cierto, asi sc hace en- e gran mundo,
la elegancia las patillas han sido siempre
mi f1aco. Me importa POGO que 10 sepan. Asi
pues,-continua Jobling vaciando la copa,-
lque puede hacer IN hombre en- la situacion en-
que me veo mas que colocarse?
NJ. Guppy toma entonces la palabra, sus
maneras tfenen la gravedad melancolica de
hombre que solo ha venido al mundo para ser
victima de una passion desgraciada
Iobling,-dice, nuestro comnn amigo
SmallWeed yo.
Los dos leales y cabaleros, ,--hace OBJ