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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26

size to interfere at times seriously with
the intelligent and prompt transaction of
business tie desks have up to date served
chiefly as a means of enabling members
to conduct their correspondence by keep
ing one ear open for the buzz of the
legislative machine. Now that the House
of Representatives has given itself d
commodious office building. so that each
member of that body has his own official
dem the desks in the hall are really super
numera,'y. serving mainly as magazines
for the storage of ammunition in debate,
and now and then a good red apple.
1t has been asserted that with the desks
removed and benches provided it would
he more difficult to hold members in at
tendance upon the sessions of the House,
This objection is of questionable force.
Now that the Office building is in commits
sion the desks in the House will probably
have little influence in persuading mem
bers To remain in the hall. Indeed this
matter of attendance is automatic to a
great degree. If the subject under dis
cussion is sufficiently interesting members
will attend: If it is dull and has no direct
pull on the Individual member, he will go
TO his Office or wander elsewhere through,
the big white building. The real problem
in this matter is to make the debates in
tercstins enough to hold members in thei
seats. and this is a question not of furni-
ttire but OF parliamentary management.
The defeat of the proposition at this
session should not he considered as put
ting quietus upon il for all time. 1t may
be expected that those in favor of it will!
continue the discussion next winter and
the ultimate elimination of the desks from
the hall of the House is altogether likely
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
Foolish Lobbying.

Gov. Hughes crusade against the race
track gamblers of the state of New York
is progressing somewhat slowly at pres
ent. but nevertheless he and his friends
expect victory on this issue Yesterday
Senator Wallace. newly elected from the
forty h district took his seat thus
completing the membership of the upper
house But one of the senators who is
pledged To support the pending measure
is i'll and will probably not resume his
place at Albany for Il fortnight. Mean
while much work is being done for and
asainst the anti-gamhling measure. In
todays New York Tribune is printed a
dispatch from Albany containing the fol-
lowing paragraph. which shows that some
of the work of this character executed by
the friends OF the track gamblers is rather
coarse:
Evidences of new campaign by the
racing interests came to light tonight i'll
the mail of every senator who voted for
the auti-gambling bills Each received "a
huge batch of letters purporting to come
from constituents urging him to defy the
governor and vote against the bills If
they were introduced at the extra session.
These mssives We're written according to
three or four stereotyped FORMS but the
thing which revealed the trick more clear
ly than anything else was the brilliant
hued paper used. When the senators got
to comparing their letters they discovered
that they were all typewriter on paper
of white, yellow. blue, pink or brown.
The paper in each case was of the same
quality. In some cases illegible sigma
lures were attached. Almost always the
address of the alleged constituent was
missing. In some cases addresses were
given which We're not in the district of
the senator to whom the letters were adj
dressed.
Lobbying like this is futile and is cal
culated to do the cause in which it is
invoked much more harm than good The
issues in this case are by this time clearly
understood. Gov. Hughes is advocating
the enforcement of the state constitution
and is Endorsed by d large body of public
sentiment. Probably if the issue were
laid before the people of the state the
governor would he overwhelmingly sus-
tanned at the polls. Mass m tings are
being held constantly in his support and
members of the two houses who have
failed to stand by him in the first round
of the fight are being plainly shown that
their course is unpopular. A long reckon
ing will be cast up next fall when the
legislative elections are held, whatever
the outcome of the present session may
he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26

Col Moses Wetmcre. the trust buster, the
mighty hunter and the all-around popular
politician. He is a member of the Ole
guard of Bryanites. ard Mr.. Bran IS
often his guest on hunting trips. Col
Wetmore wanted to go to Denver as a
delegate, and his ambition seemed rea
sonable But it was denied. An alter
mates place was the best the convention
would do for him.
A harmony feature OF the program prob
ably tripped Col. Wetmore up. Ex-Gov
Francis. who sat with Judge Harmon al
Mr.. Cleveland's cabinet table. and in 1885,
was an anti-Bryan man, also wanted TO
go to Denver, and was willing to go in
structed for Mr.. Bryan. and the con-
vention selected him as one of Missouri
big four The stone which Gov. Francis
rejected in 1896 he wants now made chief
of the corner.
All Of this should be very instructive -
the republicans. There is some work In
their camp for the truce-makers and har-
mony sharps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
Murphy and Cochran.

Bourke Cochran is again outside the
breastworks of Tammany Hall. But for
good? Who shall say? Richard Croker
thrust him out, but Charles +. Murphy
recalled him. Now should Mr.. Murphy
retire, or be retired. from the Tammany
leadership, the new leader might find
use for Mr.. Cochran and restore him to
sachemship. Mr.. Murphy says that Mr..
Cochran is not democrat. Is Mr.. Murphy
able today to define his own democracy?
How can he speak with safety on the SUBJ
ject prior to the action of the Denver
convention? He will indorse whatever that
body proclaims to be sound party doc
trine, and if Mr.. Cochran should do the
same thing, thus varying his record by
supporting the same party in two sue
cessive presidential campaigns, Mr.. Muir
ply will have to give a new reason for
banishing the orator from Tammany coun-
ellis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
The Screech Owl.

Screech owl dar in de Eastwood tree,
Jes' as mo'nful as it kin be.
Hollerin' SO dat we hol's our BRET
Screech owl got us skyaht half to def!
Oars muffin at all dat's troublin' him.
He picks a com'fable leafy limb
An keeps a-mo'nin' de whole nigh
through
Like his kin disowned him an de rem
was due!
Oars heap O folks. 'twix' me an you,
Dat acts pretty much like de screech ow
A-sighin' an a-cryin' like DER heart.
would breal.
An wifout no trouble. 'ceppin' what de,
make.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
Psychology of Proofreadinp.

From the Ohio State Journal
TO the uninitiated this is forlorn and
hagsard topic. but to those within the
vale 1T enters the cardiac recesses: hut
II ought to be attractive. If one concerns
h!inseiI win the psychology and pays no
attention to the proofreading. since the
operations of the mind are not limited to
any one task but extend to all. True OBJ
servation invokes three opera lions OF the
mind. and these are directed to the form,
the meaning and the relations of the thing
observed. There is no task that requires
combination Of these activities. in lively
use at the same time. as proofreading.
One may write an essay on constitutional
limitations. the range Of protopasmic
energy, of the boundaries Of platonic
love. but. at most, any of these only re-
quire ,two Of the intellectual activities,
but proofreading requires them ALL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
Garden Hose of
known Reliability.

Don't buy cheap hose. whether
you buy of us or elsewhere it is a
poor investment. Really good hose
costs but little more than the
worthless. We don't sell the un-
satisfactory sort, but we do offer at
nc per foot
quality that is excellent and will
afford real service. With the pat
ent band fasteners screwdriver is
all that is necessary to keep the
hose free from joint leaks. Best
brass couplings.
Especial attention is invited to
our
Colonial Hose at I5c loot.
Hose Reels. each from Csc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
BLUE Flame
Oil Stoves.

Our comprehensive showing OF
Blue Flame Oil Stoves is worthy
the attention of any one anticipat
ing the purchase OF such. We show
stoves from only the best makers /;
stoves that, from past experience,
we can recommend as being thor
oughly safe and affording the
greatest possible heat with the
smallest fuel consumption.
We will be glad to explain in de-
tail the operation OF these stoves.
American" Wick Stoves.
75c each, Upward.
Reliance" Wickless Stoves.
$3.25 each, Upward.
Perfection Wick Stoves
$7.25 each, Upward
Florence" Automatic Stoves.
$1,000 each. Upward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26

We invite attention to the 8-inch
Cut Glass Fruit or Salad Bowl. in
the new magnolia pattern, which
is unusually brilliant and we'll cut.
$500 each.
Attention is also directed to the
Gift Glassware grouped separately,
among which will be found large
variety of choice pieces.
$2.75, $685. and $500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
Willow Furniture

Attention is called to our large line of
this pretty. comfortable and serviceable
summer furniture. 1t is made of the
finest French willow and shown In the
natural color or finished in rich. restful
green shade. 1t is the correct furniture
for summer homes and cottages. also de-
sirable for the town house or veranda.
Included are arm chairs. side chairs,
rockers. tables, stools and settees
Arm Chairs. SIS to $I2.
Side Chairs, $3.50 to $7.75.
Cushions made for same at small
cost.
Rockers, $7.75 to $Io.75.
Tables, $3.50 to $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
Prodigal Man.
From the New York Herald.

Mankind will never again be as prodigal
of natures resources as it has been in
the past.-Baltimore American
With all respect to our confident con
temporary this prophecy runs counter TO
human nature. Waste in days of plenty
save in days of want, these are the
swings of the pendulum inevitable since
Eden. We can repair some of :he waste;
that will be the wisdom of the future
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
Linen Couch
and Table Covers.

We are showing a large assortment OF
these cool-looking and serviceable sum-
mer coverings. made of the best Belgian
linen natural color, with plain centers
and borders of blue, red or green. Ideal
covers for summer use.
Couch Covers, plain edge, $2.oo.
Couch Covers, with fringe, $2.7S
Table Covers, a., Coo each.
Table Covers, Ga, SIPS each.
Table Covers, 8-4, $500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
|Vitrophane.

A perfect substitute for stained glass.
A material that shuts out everything but
the light If there is a window in your
house that commands an unattractive or
offensive view. it can be entirely obliter-
ated by the use of this material. and also
give q decorative appearance to the win
dow. 1t comes in variety of patterns.
and is sold either by the yard or rOh.
It is so simple to apply that any one
can do it with perfect results.
I8-inch, $50 yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
LAWN King" Ball
Bearing Lawn MOwere-

No better Mower can be producea
High. 0-fnch wheels: four revolving
knives; pawl and ratchet patent positive
lock; pawl cast steel. hardened; stationary
knife has Tipped edge. against which re-
voiVlng knives shear. making Mower self
sharpening: well finished hardwood han
die: all wheels finished in red and blue:
knives aluminium and gold.
$4.25 each, Upward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
"V mdOr''
| Porch Shades

"Vudor'' Porch Shades enable YOU to
make an extra room of your porch-the
coolest. most serviceable room in your
home too-at a cost of from $500 to $500
They keep out the sun. but admit the
cool. refreshing breeze. They AFFORD alb
through them from the outside; yet
they are so constructed that from the
inside you can see all that goes on
without.
They are light. but exceedingly dG-
rable being constructed of thin strips OF
linden wood fiber woven with the
strongest seine Irvine: they are artistic
in the extreme, being stained in soft
colors that rest the eye and harmonic
with any style of architecture: and the
colors are absolutely weather-proof, and
will not fade nor peel OFF,
4x7.8-ft., $500. 6x7.8-ft., S2.75.
.6x7.8-ft., $3.50. 1ox7.S-ft., $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
PROGRESS Reported,

Ibid you have any luck fishing?''
YES"
How many did you catch?''
II didn't catch any. But l thought up
some mighty good stories to tell the folks
at home.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26

Gov. Johnson says the Alabama result
was happy disappointment to him. 1t
is appalling to think what the erect of a
,lre-enongh winning down there would
have been.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26

Gov. Magoon has jailed the mayor.
chief OF police and treasurer of a small
Cuban city for abetting gambling. He
must have been reading some of the New
York newspapers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
BY PHmANDER JOHNSON.
POLITICALLY Described.

This creature" said the naturalist,
pointing to a picture of cutie fish.
"eiects ink as it travels in such quantities
as to bewilder its pursuer.
Wonderful said the man with the
stained fingers. "It might be called the
fountain pen of the sea-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26

Neutrality-suspicious. rather begrudge giving
two and a half days of good plaza tracks
working weather in order that a round
about route may be taken by the funeral
of a statesman who has been dead nearly
a century
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
Heroic Sacrifice.
From the Chicago Record Herald.


Patriotism is NO: dead i'm this country
Chicago man who has d season ticket
to both base ball parks says he intends to
let them lie unused during the national
republican convention If he can secure ad-
mission to the coliseum
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26

North Carolina votes today on state
prohibition. That historic gubernatorial
may become intensely serious.
considering the victory already achieved
by the drys just across the boundary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
Screen Doors.

Screen Doors complete with fixtures in
the following sizes: 2.6x6.6. 2.Sx6.S, 21Ox
6.1O 2Sx7 and 3x7 feet.
$1.25, $1.5o, $3.50 and $500 each
Cabinet-made Stock Screen Doors
made of we'll seasoned hardwood and
best rustless wire. Sizes 2-7x6-S, 2-1Ox
10
1915 and $500 each.
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$I1.75 the suite.
Window Shades
| to Order

We make to order shades to fit any win
dow. Our stock of shade cloths is COM
plete. and includes the best Handmade
Opaque. Transparent and Kings Scotch
Holland, in plain colors and striped and
figured effects Also shades trimmed with
fine laces and insertions We are in a
position to quote the lowest prices for all
classes of work. Let us estimate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
A Noiseless Fourth.
From the New York Times.

The Anti Noise Society should have the
countenance and support of city. state and
federal officials. including the President
of the United States, i'm movement to
make the national celebration of the
Fourth of July less noisy and more sin
cerc and patriotic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
Her Husbands Crouch.

"A wife can do much to make home
happy said the visitor
Yes" answered Mrs. Torkins. But 1t
is a pity she can't exert an influence that
will enable the home ball club to win all
the games.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
"Sunburst"
Alcohol Stoves.

Are in every way the most salts
factory we have yet seen. Made of
best quality brass; they are very
simple in construction and give in
tense heat. Very compact and i'm
dispensable where quick heat is
required.
soc each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
Ready=m1ade
Window Shades.

We are showing an extensive stock of
Ready made Window Shades. Of Opaque
and Holland cloths, in all the desirable
colors. mounted on good spring rollers.
Size 3x6 feet.
Opaque Cloth, csc each.
Holland Cloth, 900 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
THE STAR has a regular and perma-
nent Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation Of the
other Washington dailies. As News
and Advertising Medium it has no
competitor.

TIN order to avoid delays on account
OF personal absence letters to TAE
STAR should not be addressed to any
individual connected with the office, 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, 1908-05-26

Prudence an foresight don't git de
credit dat's comm to EN- said Uncle
Eben. DE man who is keerful about his
bosses in the fus place amt near as
much of hero wifi de neighbors as de
man who manages a runaway dat was
his own fault"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
WNetaI Frame
Window Screens.

A complete line of Sherwood'S. Metal
Frame Window Screens.
These screens are adjustable and come
In sizes to fit any window. The metal
frame is only one-half 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 strong point with them,
and then they have strength and extra
durability Made of the best black wire
cloth, folded in frame of galvanized
iren. No give to them. No sag. Nc
swelling In wet weather. No tearing
away from frames. No falling apart in
dry weather. No continued repairing
Wear season after season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26

Timothy Woodruff of Brooklyn is going
To the Chicago convention in an automo-
bile. Some of the delegates will sail
there in hot-air balloons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26

\ California man claims to have invent
ed a process for dispelling fog. So long
as he keeps out of the rainmaker class
his petition will receive patient consider
alton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
Glassware.

A complete line OF Summer Cot
tage Glassware. including the high
ly desirable plain Old Colonial pat
terms. which, while inexpensive.
are OF such excellent quality and
finish as to be worthy of place in
the finest service.
dozen. .. .aO'e ..no,ef'. 4oc and up
each. 'a. Derry Bowls: 15c and up
each ''... "a'et r'ener': CSC and up
ea Dl" .o0".a. .fu'. n'oes. 4oc and up
dozen eo.c"'1' 'e.' .e4 'A'sFs. 85c and up
Gases DOZEN. t00'eo soef0e. 75c and up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26

Oyster Bay offers a two-dollar bounty
on dogs Isn't this interfering with
somebody's hunting prerogatives?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26

The steam-iaundry issue. raised by the
irate owner of bunch of frazzled dress
shirts, comes rather late in the season 10
cause much excitement in Congress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
Leads Only to Defeat.

From tho Charleston News and Courier.
Admitting Mr.. Bryan to be one of the
greatest leaders the country has ever
produced. il still remains that he never
leads to success
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26

The eccentric Rube Waddell may have
no press agent. but he manages. never
theless. to keep his name pretty constant
" in nrint
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26

The official record of the Commissioners
investigation looks a great deal bette
now that the shorter and uglier word has
been expunged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26

The consultation of physicians over the
currency bill discloses d radical differ
ence between several schools of financial
medicine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
Dissatisfaction Guaranteed,

The climate as the seasons go
Doth still betray mans trust;
It's either cold, and rain or snow,
Or else it's drouth or dust.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
SHOOTING STARS.

Hold up threats are heard often in
the last hours of every session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
Window Screens to Order

The Woodward & Lothrop High grade
Cabinet-made Window Screens are manu-
featured In our own workrooms and have
unusual wear-resisting qualities. Made to
fit any window. finished to match the
woodwork and filed with wire that won't
rust Sample and price submitted on re-
quest.
Fourth floor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
Decorated Toilet Sets
for the Summer Home.

Especial attention is invited to
Our comprehensive exhibition of
Toilet Sets, complete with covered
slop jar, at
$500 per set.
Other sets from $3.75 each up
ward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26

Attention is invited to a lot OF
Decorated English Bone China
Bread and Butter Plates. which are
offered at the special price,
CSC each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26

The theory that Mrs. Guinness is alive
hobs up with the persistence of cabinet
resignation rumor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
Have Faith in the Coin.
From the Muskogee Phoenix

inc MUskUgFF Tnotnl1.
The motto on the coin demonstra tes
that the American people have not lost
confidence In everything.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
Common Stuff.
From thr

From the Chicago Record Herald.
Dynamite must be one of the things that
can he bought anywhere in Cleveland with
no questions asked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
Thin Cup and
Saucer Special.

We offer lot of thin blue Japa-
nese China Tea Cups and Saucers,
in assorted patterns and in the pop
ular Divide shape, at the special
price,
I5c per cup and saucer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26

The Nationals are making all tho other
ball teams sit up and take notice, any
how.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26

Just as the weather settles" 1t gets to
be time to look out for thunderstorms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
Slip Cover Specials:

Slip Covers made to order. for the aver.
age I-piece par1or suite. OF imported Gre
tonnes. allowing twenty-five yards for the
making, at the special price.
$I1.75 the suite.
Slip Covers made to order. for the aver.
age 5-piece parlor suite. of the best Bel
gian linen. allowing fifteen yards for the
making, at the special price.
$I2.5o the suite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26

IErarane Institutional hpt
kyp Understandable
MEmn Parei nc
d furnishing n
AEoCuta nd (h
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soc each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
ChimaWare, Glassware,
Observation-Disclosures
and Pure Food
For the Summer Cottage.

~ SPECIAL effort has been made assemble the best of
~ and staple mechandiseto eliminate the undesirable items
~ and place before only those which believe to be
worthy of your purchase SO useful. time
ing and aboavng devices constantly being received that
iec confident this vast fifth floor Housefunisng Store
G ours will amply repay the time expended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-26
Summer Cottage
Dinner Sets.

1OO-piece English Porcelain Dinner Sets,
Ware us : pattern s"' D'as o'' "o" $I2.oo
1OO-piece English Porcelain
Dinner Sets. in dark blue Togo
100-piece English Porcelain
pattern pattern aes' IN ne"' "'ae o'. $500
Ware Dinner Sets. ] $I8.75
These sets are also sold in Open
Stock, from which you can select just the
pieces you want without paying for those
that are of no use to you.