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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
Respect the Flowers!

Washington's public school teachers are
just now engaged In an effort to inculcate
in the minds of their young charges the
idea of property in flowers. They are tell
ing them that the flowers raised by Mr..
Smith are as much the exclusive property
Of Mr.. Smith as that persons dog or
lawn mower or furniture. Even though
the flower chances to grow out of doors,
where it may be reached by the hand of
the passer, it is none the less Mr.. Smiths
flower. and 1t must be respected as such,
and allowed to remain where Mr.. Smith
planted the bulb or the seed or the rootlet.
The work in the school gardens has done
much toward rendering this lesson easy of
enforcement upon the minds of the chill
dren of Washington. They have acquired
. proprietary view of flowers grown by
themselves and they are the more likely
to respect the rights of others to their
own. Herein lies one of the most impor-
tant results of the school garden endeavor,
and for this alone it is worthy of hearty
support by all the authorities.
This matter of flower vandalism should
he discussed in the homes by the parents
as well as in the schools. Easter is close
at hand and some of the residential and
school gardens are a-bloom with the
earlier bulbs and other growths. They
are likely to be exceedingly tempting to
the youngsters who seek the wherewithal
for Easter decorations. but lack the funds
TO purchase. Every child who has not
already gained this concept of property
in flowers should be taught to respect the
law of ownership in plants. especially at
this time. An Easter decoration comprised
Of stolen blooms is rather a dissertation,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
The Single-Track Trolley Menace.

Inasmuch as the laws in some states
still permit the construction of single
track rapid transit lines, head-on COLI
sions continue to occur with more or less
disastrous consequences. The law of ma
ture remains inviolable, that it is impos-
sible for oppositely moving bodies to pass
upon the same plane. Human skill has
never overcome this obstacle to cheap and
safe railroad construction. The question
therefore arises whether it is not the
duty of the statute-writers of the states
to render it impossible henceforth for any
economizing. profit-seeking corporation to
risk the lives of the public by construct
ing railway lines on the one-track basis.
Sundays accident on the new trolley
road between Washington. Annapolis and
Baltimore was OF the sadly familiar type
First of all. single-track line; next
flexible. fallible system of signals for the
government of trains; the highly possible
misunderstanding of orders or conditions
on the part of train crews, and finally the
crash That comparatively few were hurt
and none killed is the public's good for
tune, not the result of reliably effective
precautions on the part of the corpora
ton to safeguard life.
Last summer similar accident occurred
in Virginia. near Washington, in which
many people were badly hurt. This was
also a case of single-track road and
loose jointed signal system. After the
crash the signal system was changed. but
the track was not doubled. 1t is single
today. for the road is in the hands of re-
ceivers and lacks the means to double
the line. The public safety rests solely
upon the vigilance and fidelity Of the
crews.
A few months later an almost similar
collision occurred near Rockville, on the
single-track section of the line running
between that town and Washington. Sew
eral people were badly hurt and one vic
tim died from the injuries received. Here
again the cause. beyond the basic cause
of one track, was q loose signal system.
The motorman is under indictment in
Montgomery county for granddaughter, but
the single track remains and he signal
system depends for successful operation
upon the vigilance and fidelity Of the car
crews
In the light of these repeated accidents.
of the same character, further construc
ton of single-track lines under direct
permission of state legislatures is an Of
Tense against the public of the gravest
character. The fact that an applicant
corporation lacks the necessary capital to
build a safe line consisting of two tracks
throughout should automatically check its
enterprise. No plea OF poverty should be
accepted by the charter-granting body as
reason for violating the fundamental
rule Of public security. The standard Of
safety must be raised, else there will be
more work for the coroners and the courts
and more roads in the hands of receivers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14

sc and Zoe each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
Government Economy and Dignit,

Government Economy and Dignity.
Senator Scott fully demonstrated, in his
speech yesterday in the Senate, that the
government should at once build at least
seven Office structures. as q measure Of
economy. His statistics on this score were
convincing. He showed a rapidly increas-
ing rent roll. amounting during the past
fiscal year to over $415.OOO. He proved
by citations of actual instances that the
governments work is now hampered by
the use of cramped quarters for the clerks
ami the storage of files. He illustrated
by examples the humiliating position in
which heads of departments are placed
with relation to the landlords. He esti-
mated at less than $l4.oOO.OO0 the cost
OF the proposed seven buildings, and de-
clared that the immediate undertaking
of the work of construction would be
economical. even to the satisfaction of
those who constantly cry for retrench-
ment
!. Is to be noted that Senator Scott did
not touch specifically upon the matter OF
sites for these proposed buildings. He
adyerted to the possibility that some of
the land naturally in view for such pur-
noses will have to be procured eventually
by the government for park purposes.
l, is not difficult to read into his speech
an .espousal OF the proposition TO secure
a once al the land lying between Penn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
A Low Standard of Safety.

Last night Washington was visited by
an apartment house fire which fortunate
ly caused no loss Of life, but which was
narrowly an escape from a shocking
tragedy. Originating in the basement of
the five-story building. in which the MEM
beers of nine families were sleeping. tie
flames roared up two flues, an air shaft
between the burning building and that ad-
joining, and a narrow four-turn staircase
leading from the ground floor to the top.
The conditions were highly favorable to
combustion and to the entrapping OF the
inmates of the house. Owing TO a aitfi-
Guilty in the way of compelling the owner
or agent of the property to erect the nre
escapes required by the law, which is
being explained by the authorities. there
was no exterior means of exit when the
staircase was reached by the flames.
1t is marvellous that any one escaped
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
Metal=F
Window Screens.

Now showing our complete line of Sher-
woods Metal Frame Window Screens.
These screens are adjustable and come
in sizes to fit any window. The metal
frame is only one-haf inch in width. and
owing to the advantage of iron over wood
in the construction of the frame much
space is saved. giving more ventilation
during the heated term. Neatness is a
strong point with them. and then they
have strength and extra durability. Made
of the best black wire cloth, folded in a
frame of galvanized iron. No give to
them. No sag. No swelling in wet
weather. No tearing away from frames.
No falling apart in dry weather. No con-
tinued repairing. Wear season after sea-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
Fomenting Contests.
From the New York Tribune


The republican national convention is
usually called on to settle large number
of the frivolous factional contests from
the states of the lower south In some
conventions the accumulation of such con-
tests has assumed the proportions of a
party scandal 1t will probably be pos
sble to suppress this quadrennial out
break of irresponsible factionalism only
when steps are taken to make the repre-
sentation of the gulf states In national
gatherings commensurate with the voting
strength of the party in that section. An
irrational situation is created when
district in which from 200 to 500 votes are
cast once in four years for republican
electoral ticket or a republican nominee
for representative in Congress can send
as many delegates to a national con-
vention as a district elsewhere in which
at every election from 10000 to $4,000
republican votes are cast. The present
grotesquely unequal system of repre-
sentation unfortunately puts a premium
on factionalism and trumped-up contests
in overrepresented districts with handful
of legal republican voters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
Odd Pieces of Imported
China at Reduced Prices

We have assembled, on separate
tables, number of odd pieces OF
Imported China, at reduced prices.
These pieces are all highly desir-
able, of excellent quality, and
should prove most interesting for
gift purposes as we'll as for home
decoration and use.
Among the pieces represented
are Salad Bowls, Nut Dishes, Fern
Dishes, Sugar and Cream Sets,
Chocolate Pots, Celery Trays and
Cups and Saucers.
$50 to $500 each.
Regularly soc to $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
A Boom.

What is boom?' asked the curious
child.
"A BOOM said the parent In accents mild
us sometimes gift to a nations pet.
Sometimes a promise and sometimes
threat:
4 luscious fruit that men strive to reach,
Sometimes lemon and sometimes A
peach:
Sometimes a pleasure by toll procured,
Sometimes an illness to be endured.
1t may have beginning most anywhere.
Sometimes tits substance and sometimes
air:
1t may be an earthquake with mighty
roar:
1t may be a voice and nothing more.
Often it gaily fits about,
Shines like the swamp-light and then
goes out.
And many a boom. It is sad to find,
Exists alone in some hopeful mindI'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
Maryland's Judiciary.
m the Baltimore American.

Maryland has been singularly fortunate
in one respect No matter how bad poll
tics might be. good men have been APP
pointed and elected Judges. Our judiciary
is our strongest. cleanest and best politl-
cal asset. Gov. Crothers has made
pitiful record as pledge-breaker and ma
chine politician. but in his appointments
to the bench he has been careful. judi
cious and successful. 1t seems to be an
instance of man perfectly hardened In
general questions of public faith and
keenly sensitive 70 the finer spirit OF
his own profession. For this much We
are duly thankful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
Glass Vases for
Easter Flowers.

Plain and green crystal color
ings, assorted shapes and sizes,
including extra tall effects espc-
cially suitable for Easter lilies
and other longstemmed flowers.
loc to $3.50 each.
Special attention is called to a
lot of Imported Vases, in assorted
shapes, sizes and decorations,
which we offer at
CSC each. Values, $50 to 75c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
Aerial Navigation.
From the Boston Transcript.

Aerial navigation is showing progress
this year over last. There is more en-
thusiasm, closer study and broader ex-
perimentation. The division Of types by
the Aero Club of America Is evidence OF
this The field is thus enlarged, and that
gives promise Of new and interesting re-
suits Moreover, the leading inventors of
this and other countries are devoting
themselves more seriously and exclusively
to a solution of this great problem than
they have ever done before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
Jardimieres for
Easter Plants,

inexpensive Jardinieres, in as
sorted shapes and sizes. especially
suitable for potted plants for
Easter Gifts.
Especial attention is invited to
the 8. 9 and 10 inch Matt Green
Jardinieres. at
75c, Sl.oo and ST so each.
Also complete line OF Jar
dinicreS and Stands.
SIPS to $I2.oo each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
Bmsse Patent
Chair Seats

Adjustable Chair Seats that meet every
requirement. They are rich in appear
ance comfortable. durable and cost less
than recaning.
They are upholstered with the best
quality of morocco grained leatherette.
filled with a soft elastic fiber and mount
ed upon foundation of 3-ply veneer. to
which are attached four wrought-iron
steel clamps. the device by which the
seats are fastened to the chair frame.
Doc to SIPS each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
Easter Candies

Oh choice quality. Dainty pieces
i'll generous assortment. In addi-
ton to a very comprehensive
showing OF chocolates and fancy
candies we offer:
Hollow Chocolate Eggs.
SC, 1oc and I5c each.
Small Vari-colored Jelly Eggs,
CSC the pound.
Small Fancy Baskets. filled with
eggs and little chicks; immensely
pleasing to the children.
zoe upward.
Chocolates, soc, 4oc, Coo and
Soc the pound.
Fancy Candies, 25c, 4oc and Coo
the pound.
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
New Garden Hose.

All fresh stock. of this season S
make. especially coupled for high
pressure service. Extra 7-ply. spe-
clal adjustable bands. guaranteed
against defects in manufacture.
Entirely unlike the cheap hose Of
fered at low price.
I2c foot, upward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
Moth=Fighting
Materials.

Manahan's Tarine Sheets. large, dozen. soc
Manahan's Moth Bags medium. each 1OC
Manahans Moth Gags large. each... zoe
Manahan's Moth Bags extra large each O5C
Lavender Camphorated Flakes pckg 1OC
Best Quality Moth Balls pcks......... sc
Oriental Crystallized Camphor pckc 1SC
Cedar Of Lebanon Camphor pckc ...... 1OC
Crystalline Camrhor. pckg. <......... &c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14

alive from such a fire-trap of combustible
construction 1t would be in the interest
Of public security if the fire escape law.
which apparently does not yet reach all
of its objects. were to be amended to en-
able the authorities to compel every tene-
ment house owner to comply with its re-
ouirements
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
THE star has . regular and psr1aa.
mont Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation OF the
other Warrington dailies. A. . News
ana Advertising Medium 1t has NO
competitor.

61In order to avoid dslays on account
Of personal absence letters to THE
STAR should not be sddressed TO any
ind vidusl connected with the ONCE, but
simply to THE STAR. or to the Editosasa
Or BUSINESS Department. according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
Another Diogenes.

why don't you insist on having all
Offices filed by strictly careful and con-
scientious men,
Zone reason replied Farmer Corn
tossel. lis that it seems to be against
the rules to let the Offices stand vacant
while we look for them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
Summer Curtains.

0VINIlNEEVT SVNH V6aHHISo
Dainty. inexpensive Curtains. of lace
AMI muslin; desirable for summer homes
and cottages; Nottingham. Cable Net,
Scotch Lace Cross-stripe Madras. Hut
fed and Tambour Muslin.
Nottingham, $I.oo to S2.25 a
pair.
Cable and Scotch Nets, $500 to
$500 pair.
Cross-stripe Madras, S1oo to
$3.50 pair.
Ruff1ed Muslin, $1.oo to $3.50 a
pair.
Tambour Muslin, $2.25 to $3.50
a pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
China's National Spirit.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Perhaps the most notable thing about
the boycott which the Chinese have insti-
tuted against Japan Is the additional tes-
timony which it furnishes to the develop
ment of national spirit among the Chi
neSe masses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
New Art Fabrics.

New Printed Art Fabrics for curtains
slip covers. bed draperies. cushion covers
etc. comprising imported cretonnes. I'M
ported white dimities and English striped
damasks: also new domestic fabrics. in
gliding art ticking. striped dimities. fig
ured taffetas coronation cloth. etc.
Imported Cretonnes,
3oc, SOC and 75c the yard.
Domestic Fabrics.
15c, CSC and 3oc the yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
Policies.

as the phrase my policies of recent
origin?' asked the man from abroad
No., answered the philologist. there
Is an impression that it originated during
the present administration. but It was
really invented by man in the insurance
business named Hyde
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14

1t would be difi1cult to devise a scheme
OF publicity for campaign contributions
which could not be defeated by fnan-
ciers who have long been accustomed to
transact some Of their most important
business through dummy directors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14

Chicago managed to break up a lottery
by filming thirtysix men. But this will
afford little encouragement to the REFORM
ers bent on breaking up the great national
gamble conducted by the bookmakers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
Vitr0phane.

A substitute for stained glass. Vitro-
plane is d material made in Europe for
the decoration of plain window glass. to
give the plain and otherwise unattractive
windows decorative appearance and to
shut out an unattractive view without
shutting out the light 1t comes i'm a
variety of patterns. and is sold either by
the yard or roll. 1t is so simple to apply
that any one can do it with perfect re-
suits.
I8-inCh, nc ward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
The Reckoning.

From the New York World.
The taking of the vote does not end the
agitation of the race-track gambling
issue. The senators who bowed at the bid
ding of the gamblers lobby are hearing
from their constituents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
A Difference.

Don't you remember that old line.
honesty is the best policy. that we used
to write in our copy books?"
Yes answered Mr. Grafton Grabbe,
"a copy book is one thing and ledger
is entirely another
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14

The Prince de Sagans declaration that
he never wants to see America again does
not imply any unconouerable antipathy
TO the sight of American currency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14

"A large number of democrats cannot
help liking Gov. Johnson for not having
had much to say about free silver or gov
eminent ownership
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14

No announcement of the arrival of
spring can be confidently made until the
authentic statement arrives that MIR.
Cleveland has gone fishing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
Slip Cover Specials:

Slip Covers made to order, for
the average 5-piece parlor suite, Of
best Belgian Cotton Stripes, al
lowing Is yards for the making, at
the special price.
$50 the suite.
Slip Covers made to order, for
the average 5-piece parlor suite, OF
imported cretonnes, allowing IS
wards for the making, at the spe-
cial price.
$II:75 the suite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
Emmorted Madras.

Imported Madras. in rich cathedral and
stained glass effects: suitable for spring
and summer hanginys.
$I.oo to so the yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14

The Illinois boy vino swallowed hop
toad on a wager was made sick. The ex-
pertinent suggests no. substitute that will
help to bring the Chicago beef trust to its
kpepS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14

Best Lawn Grass Seed. pckg. I5c
Johnson's Rest Flower Seeds. including
Sweet Peas. 4 pckgs. for ............... sc
Johnson Vegetable Scrds = large pckgs -
Pearl Tuberose Bulbs. dozen. ........... I5c
Gladiolus Bulbs. dozen. 15c
Tuberose Besona Bulbs double each. &C
Caladium or Elephant Ear Bulbs each lOC
Dahlias, tagged with color. each . ISc
Gloxinias. each Observation-Disclosures. &c
bleeding Hearts csch.................. IOc
Cinnamon Vine. each Observation-Disclosures. lOC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Punishment.

do YOU think people should be pun
ished for gambling at the races?"
"A lot of them are. by having their
money taken away from Them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
Easter Sale of
Brilliant Gut Glass, Pressed
Glassware, Jardinieres,
And Special Display of
Novelties for Easter Gifts.

~F1IS week offering many attractive
( values inn Rich Gut Glass, Pressed Glass, JAR
~ dnieres, etc., suitable for Easter gifts and
Easter favors and useful, practical things
for daily i'm the 10me-many of them much less
than usual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
[ Upholstery Fabrics.

Exceptionally good values in Upholstery
Fabrics. consisting of Velours, Armures.
Gobelin Tapestry, etc. Suitable for library
and dining room furniture. etc.
$1.75 to $3.75 the yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14

Decision of the steel trust to compel
this country to pay higher prices than
those quoted abroad at least shows an
abiding confidence in American prosperity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
Linen Couch
and Table Covers.

Couch and Table Covers for summer
use: made Of pure Belgian linen. with
plain centers and borders of blue. red
or green.
Table Covers. fringed.
"A, Coo; GA, SIPS: 81, S2.oo.
Couch Covers. plain edge; $500
each.
Couch Covers, fringed; S2.75
each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
Screen Doors.

Screen Doors, complete with fixtures in
the following sizes: 26x66. 2Sx6S, 2.1Ox
60 2.Sx7 and 3x7 feet.
SIPS, SI.5o. $3.50 and $500 each.
Cabinet-made Stock Screen Doors, made
of well-seasoned hardwood and best rust
less wire Sizes 25x66 2.7x0S, 2.9x6. TO-
2.7x7 and 3x7 feet
S3.75 and $500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
A Spring Poem.

He wandered through the woodland ga.
And Ger the blossoming hill
He isn't wandering today
Because he's got a chill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14

1t is curious how the center of the politi-
cal stage seems to shift whenever Gov.
Hughes moves in its direction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
Bills.

From the Sacramento Bee.
Can ii be that there will be three Bills
in the ring in NOvember-Bill Bryan
Bill Taft and Bill Hearst?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14

An Eskimo will devour twenty pounds
of meat in a day. But then, an Eskimo
does not have to buy his meat at corner
shop controlled by a combine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14

Senator Foraker is still confident that
the colored vote will disauiet the repub-
lican convention with some funny noises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
Sulphur Candles.

For burning in closets before
packing away the winter clothing.
They not only kill the moths, but
also destroy any moth eggs. Two
sizes.
sc and Ioc each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
BasketWare.

Basketware.
We maintain one of the most
complete and extensive Basket
ware Departments in this country,
showing the best products OF for
eign and domestic manufacturers.
i'll large assortment. Importing di-
rect i'll large way we are enabled
to offer Baskctwarc OF superior
quality at uniformly moderate
prices.
Infants Bassinets. or Sleeping Baskets
with and without rolling stand. each d -
Infants Toilet Baskets. each from 6OC
Clothes Hampers. each from. ......... 81 90
Clothes Baskets. each from........... &c
Scrap Baskets. each from. ........,. 2SC
Palm Silver Baskets, each from....... 4OC
Easter Baskets.
In excellent assortment of coll
ors and shapes.
sc each. upward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14

Gov. Hughes continues to devote more
active attention to the, horse race than
to the presidential race.