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Weather Forecasts.

= The weather bureaus forecast Of blast
of wintry weather was verified with sum-
cient precision to satisfy the most skepti-
CAL Indeed. the day Of the scofRer has
passed. 1t may be a matter of habit to
question the correctness Of the predic
lions In speech, but at heart most people
nowadays feel safe in following the on
cial warnings. The percentage of accu-
racy is higher than ever before, owing
to the gradual perfection of the organise
ton. The use Of wireless systems is en-
ships at sea. and thus to gain knowledge
of storm conditions before the land IL
reached. Close study Of phenomena ena-
bles the scientists connected with the bu-
reau to detect the lines of cause and ef-
feet and to- bring the formula of predic-
ton down to closer terms.
One of the surest tests Of public appre-
citation of the weather service would be
its complete suspension for q period.
Shipping interests would be seriously dis
commoded. Insurance rates would be
raised. Farmers would be affected inju-
riously. as they have grown accustomed
to this daily help, given by the local
branches OF the main system of fore
casts
The average individual. living in town
and in no serious degree dependent upon
the weather save in the matter Of per-
sonal comfort. has perhaps grown to re-
gard the daily forecasts as issued for his
benefit. In point Of fact these warnings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01

hours of conflict in the Bay of Manila the
United States became a naval power Of
high rank
In this day of commemoration it is well
to revert to the trying days that followed
the victory of May /, 1903. It was then
that Dewey demonstrated his greatest
qualities. His grasp upon the situation
was firm. although difficulties far greater
than those he met on Sunday morning.
May 1. were at hand Foreign powers
were closely watching. Germany was
edging into the situation. Ashore were
bewildered and demoralized Spanish OH
Gals, with an army of untried force and
a seething mass of revolution. as yet I'M
organized. but carrying the potentialities
of a long. bitter fight. Here at home was
a public half delirious with joy over ire
mendous stroke of naval power. but be-
ginning to realize the difficulties and prob
lens precipitated by the presence of our
ships in Manila harbor. The cutting Of
the cables was move in the interest Of
placidity of consideration. 1t gave the
home public time to grow accustomed to
the thought of a far-distant victory. 1t
gave the naval commander himself time
to adjust to the new conditions.
In the ten years that have elapsed since
the battle at Manila much has been ac-
complished. We have fought war Of
pacifcation. and have organized semi
autonomous government for the Philip
pines. We have given them their first
experience in honest administration. in
progressive guidance. In systematic edu-
cation. in comprehensive public improve
ments. We have done more in these ten
years for civilization in that quarter than
has ever been done before by any other
power in any part of the world. The rec
ord is worth while. 1t is inspiring.
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Bracing a Boom.

Gen. Woodford's assurance as to Gov.
Hughes candidacy was hardly necessary.
Nobody was likely to be deceived by the
yarn that the governors name would be
withdrawn. 1t was a good thing. how
ever. for the New York delegates to Chi
cago to meet and discuss the situation.
While the Hughes boom Is sincere 1t has
lacked ginger. This Is the day when men
must hustle for results. Look at the Tat
people, They have worked early and late,
and in almost daily bulletins taken the
public into their confidence about their in
dustry The Hughes people have not
been altogether idle. but they have not
made that sort of noise which acts as in
spiration to others to get busy. Six weeks
remain before convention day-a sufficient
time to improve the situation.
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Ten Years Ago Today.

Ten years ago today the Philipnipe
Islands were merely a vague geogra phica,
designation in the minds of the greater
NUMBER OF American people 1t was
known that Admiral George Dewey. then
commodore. was in that vicinity, having
ieIt Hongkong few days previous under
orders to find and destroy the Spanish
Meet In those waters. Dewey had no
naval base nearer than San Francisco
unless he violated the neutrality laws bv
seeking a harbor in Hawaii. His orders
were issued upon the basis of this fact.
Until he destroyed the enemy's feet. IL
would remain potential force for tie
disturbance of commerce.
. Suddenly came the fash of information
that the Spanish fleet had been found In
Manila bay and destroyed. Dewey had
done his work promptly and effectively.
But for days there was great anxiety here
regarding the cost Of the achievement.
The nation rejoiced at this signal stroke
Of American naval success. yet 1t dreaded
to learn the tale of damage. When IL
was told the whole world stood astounded.
Not man had been lost on the American
ships. That battle. which changed the
worlds political currents in greater de-
sfec IMAM any coHHict AT sea fOr many
decades. had been won without the loss
of a life.
= American naval prestige leaped upward
In the world scale of national prowess.
The European powers realized that how
ever great may have been the actual dis
parity between the two forces in Manila
bay, the performance of Dewey's ships
and men was remarkable. American
craftsmanship afloat was seen to be accu-
rate and American strategy under fire
was found to be effective. In those few
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Best Books for
Boys and Girls.

TIT OUR Boys in the Land of
sir Cotton, by Everett T. Tom
I'M linson; from Fort Monroe
W. to the land of the Chero-
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Great Civil War. by Edward
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Donald Barton and the Doings of the
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thrilling story Of real live boys. SI.L5
Boyhood Days on the Farm. by Charles
c. Mum; a New England story for young
trations. besides chapter headings. $I.I5
Red Coat Captain. by Alfred OlIivant:
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Dave Porter In the Far North, or the
Pluck and Luck Of an American School,
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Long Knives and the Story of How
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Two Children in the Woods by
Rosalind Richards. Observation-Disclosures .1S
Grandmother-the story of a life that
never was lived, by Laura e. Rich
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Main floor Tenth 1t.
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Proper=fitting
COrsets.

80 HE duties which the Corset
4 of the present day must
w. perform are manifold. 1t
is the foundation upon
which TO build a perfect-6tting
gown. and it must not only con-
form to and follow closely the ex-
listing lines of the body. but has
also the more arduous task of pro-
dueing symmetrical curves where
they are ABSENT must supply
what nature has neglected.
The models we carry meet all
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Today we speak of the Ivy
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medium hip and bust, e,astics al SIS. 20
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Infants Caps,
Coats and Refers.

- ONE especially attractive
w items in Infants and Lit
~ tie Children's Null Caps,
White Pique and Serge
Coats and White Pique Refers.
made up into very attractive and
becoming. styles-and priced very
reasonably.
Infants Null Caps, with alI-over fine cluster
tucks: finished with hemstitched hem
Infants Null Caps. with all-over fine cluster
tucks; finished about face with ruche 90.
Eacn ............. ,............. CO~
Infants Tucked Null Caps trimmed about
FACE Each win two romes OF harrow isfs. $I.oo
Infants Pique Short Refers, dotble-
breasted style. with turnover collar. c. -.
af. .sso rsre ed Short
Infants Pique Short Coats. tape' IN q.
ished with embroidered scallor Each. P5!OO
Children's White Serge Cots, made q, ~
Russian, STYLE with belt OF some. Each P/'OO
Third floor, Eleventh st.
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A Bit of Georgia Sentiment

A dlSpatCh from Atlanta says:
Two hundred citizens of Roswell. Ga.
the home of President Roosevelt's mother.
have signed petition asking the republi-
can national convention to nominate the
President for third term. The petition
will be circulated over the state for gen.
eral signature. The Roswell signers are
nearly all democrats and pOpulists, as
there are only a few white republicans in
the village
This is sentimental. but it is not poll
ties. The good people of Roswell have
pleasant memories of Mr.. Roosevelt. His
visit to his mothers old home a few years
ago showed him in a very attractive light.
Everybody turned out to greet him. and
he was profoundly touched by the mani
festations of good will. He had treasured
up his mothers accounts of her girlhood
days. and his questions related to those
simple little things which a young mother
relates with infinite charm and an atten-
tive child never forgets. The older resi-
dents of the place were struck both with
his wonderful memory and the tenderness
1t revealed in his nature. AS the republi-
can candidate this year Mr.. Roosevelt
would probably carry Roswell unani-
mousy.
Elsewhere. signatures to this petition
are not likely to multiply. Georgia Is
democratic and will go to Denver to
help nominate a candidate for President,
and will then support him. She prefers
Mr.. Bryan. but will abide by the party's
choice. be 1t Johnson. Gray. Harmon.
Culberson. or the next man. She would
not accept Mr.. Roosevelt. or any other re-
publican, under any possible circum-
stances. So much for Georgia.
In no other southern state may be found
even one small community which on senti-
mental grounds would support Mr.. Roose-
Welt for reelection. Like Georgia. they
are all only waiting for Denver to speak.
The south is not without sentiment in
politics. Some people think she shows
too much. Her attachment for Mr. Bryan
Is a case in point. But she never allows
this feeling to lead her out of the demo-
cratic party. She lavishes her affections
at the polls only on her own.
II the republicans at Chicago decide
upon Mr.. Roosevelt. and to take the
chances Of a campaign with the third
term issue uppermost. 1t will not be in
response to any petitions from the south,
or with the view of carrying any of the
lower southern states. They are now we'll
advised about matters down there, and
know that to win in November they must
appeal as heretofore, to east west and
the middle states, where there is a repub-
lican party, and where campaigns count.
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MARYLAND for Taft.

AS expected. Maryland goes into the
Taft column. That means something. On
both occasions when Organism was the
issue the old line state went republican
by a good vote. 1t should do so again II
Organism is again the issue. And it now
looks highly favorable for Organism at
Denver. So that il the question is asked.
what can Maryland do for Taft at the
polls. the answer is plain enough. She
will probably give him a majority in
November.
Next week Kentucky speaks. She IL
another border state unfriendly to Bryan
ISM She voted against 1t in 1896, and
although appearing to support it In 1900
did so under protest and by the smallest
of ma jorities. Many democrats who left
their party On account of Mr.. Bryan
have never returned and will again OPP
pose him if he is again the candidate.
The majority Of the kentucky delegation
to Chicago will be. it is reckoned, for
Judge Taft.
Missouri and West Virginia have already
instructed for the Ohio candidate, and
while Delaware has expressed no prefer
ence. Judge Taft is at no disadvantage
there.
In all these border states where for
years democratic supremacy was easily
maintained. the republicans now have
excellent organizations. In Kentucky
West Virginia and Delaware they are in
control. Taft strength therefore had
much significance. The situation is not
as in South Carolina. or Mississippi. or
Louisiana. where there is no republican
party. properly so-called. and where con-
Ventfon rows and bolts and contesting
delegations provoke either a smile or dis
gust in sections where two parties con-
front each other.
AS matters stand today Judge Taft has
substantial lead in instructed delegates
over the foremost of his rivals, and has
prospects of liberal share of the dele
gates yet to be chosen. His strength is
in the east. the border states and the
west. and therefore. in republican terri
tory His opponents do not concede the
claims made for him. but believe that the
fight is still open, and that the Chicago
convention will find it undecided
But this point is to he empha sized. AS
the votes of the lower southern states
should not be allowed to nominate Judge
TAFT. neither should they be allowed to
defeat him. Counted either way. SO as'to
domtuate the conventions action. they
woul4 discredit the nominee in the cam
paign. and go far to make defeat at the
polls extremely likely. The party. to be
strong. must be controlled by those who
support it.
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Waste.
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York tribune.
American wastefulness Of natural re.
sources has frequently and Justly been
made the subject of comment and OF pro-
test. and has at last provoked organised
resistance and efforts at reform. Beyond
doubt it has been and is very great
Enormous as Is our consumption Of
lumber. our waste of 1t, through forest
fires, vicious methods Of cutting and what
not. 10 perhaps equally account able for the
depletion OF the forests. The waste Of
coal has been great. water power has
been squandered or destroyed. game and
birds have been almost exterminated, and
in many other respects Americans have
acted too much as though they were
possessed of the prohigate idea, After US
the deluae! In some respects the worst
waste OF all has been and Is that Of
human life and limb. especially through
carelessness or niggardliness i'm great In
dustrial establishments.
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Diabolo, the
Great French Game.

~ IABOLO, the great
90 u French game, has lost
KY none of its popularity. 1t
is just as much the rage
today as it ever was. And now
that the time has arrived for out
door games and pastimes it is just
in season, being a healthful out
door sport.
We are showing a splendid as
sortment, in all the various grades,
and at various prices.
/Ioc, soc. 65c to $3.50 each.
Fourth floor, Eleventh st.
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A Pronoun's Evolution.

He was the hero Of the hour.
The bands would madly play
To celebrate his dawning power.
While people said ''HOoray!
His friends would earnestly insist
That wonders he would do.
His name was well up in the list
A year or 50 went swiftly by.
And various changes came.
He dwells not In the public eye,
But few pronounce his name.
II in a crowd perchance he's found
Unnoted he will be,
Unless somebody turns around
And merely says who's her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01

Inasmuch as the residents of both
Georgia and Brightwood avenues object
strenuously to the proposed change of
names. Senator Bacon can hardly claim
that he is moved by a powerful public
sentiment to offer the suggestion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01

= Greater New York borough president
Is m not flight for Europe TO avoid prose-
cution Tor alleged official crookedness.
Hlcnard Croker is possibly wondering
whether modern metropolitan life is MAX
ING less skillful or more cowardly grafters
tnan were developed in the good old DAYS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01

Wavering members of the New York
legislature. when they communicate with
headquarters regarding the anti-gambling
bills during the special session. will prob
ably insist on instructions by mail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01

Misses Coat Suits. in dark blue and the
new shades Of brown: single and double
breasted coats made semi-f1tting: plated
and gored skirts; sizes IA, Is and Is.
STATS each. Values. $3.50 to
$500.
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Literal Instrumentation.

so you don't believe in the story OF
Jonah and the whale"
NO" answered Mr.. Meekton thought
fully.
How do you suppose It originated"
well, I suppose Jonah had been away
from home for some time and had to tel
his wife Omething."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01

WIn order 70 avoid delays On account
Ct personal absence letters 70 T11
stan should not be addressed to any
Individual connected with the once. but
simply 20 THE STAB, or 20 the Editorial
or Dusinsss Department. according 70
tenor or purpose.
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Economical Wife,

From the Bernard Kan) Bee.
A New York paper asks: ''Can a WON.
an dress on $4,000 year?' Our wife
does, and she is q large woman too
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01

Misses and Young Ladies' "Peter
Thompson" Suits. in blue, brown and
black-and-white checks: made full reRu-
lation styles; sizes IA. 16. Is and 90
$I2.5o each. Value, $500.
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New Perils.

New Pertls.
mo. SIR said the motorist, 1.-The air
ship Is utterly impractical"
do you speak as a scientist?"
mo. sir. AS a man Of an experience.
Suppose your engine breaks or your gaso-
line gives out and leaves you stuck away
up yonder In a cloud bank. how are you
going to get a team of horses to pull you
out?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01

Perhaps the dirigible balloon or aero
plane will be perfected in time to accom-
modate the public at the Union station
before Congress- gets around to do its
work on the trackaRe bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01

Weather like that of last night ought
to persuade Congress THAT the life-saving
crews are worthy OF as much encourage
ment as the soldiers or sailors
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Girls Guimpes. of fine Persian and
French la wn. neatly trimmed with French
and German valenciennes lace: also with
fine embroidery: sizes to IA.
75c to 1915 each.
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Dressing Sacques,
KimOrlOs and PetticoatS.
Sn TTENTION is called tc
IK| the following items in
.N Dressing Saoques, Kimo-

9\A Dressing Saoques, Kimo-
nos and Petticoats, which
are offered at very attractive prices.
The Dressing Sacques and HI
monos are made in dainty and at
tractive styles, of pretty China silk
and albatross. The Petticoats are
of good heavy taffeta, and excel
lent for general wear.
China Silk Dressing sacques. in black,
white. lavender light blue and pink: made
full front with large round collar and
wide flowing sleeves: collar. sleeves. front
and bottom trimmed with vaienciennes
lace and insertion: belted at waist with
wide embroidery beading run with ribbon
and finished with large ribbon bow.
$500 each. Value. So. so.
China Silk Kimonos. in pink. light blue
and lavender. and a large assortment OF
japanese. and floral designs and color
ings: made full and long and finished with
borders of contrasting colors.
$500 each. Value, $3.50.
gray. light blue and pink: made full and
long. with deep hem. and finished with
Persian or striped silk border
$500 each. Value, $50.
Taffeta Silk Petticoats. I'm black white
and all the new spring shades made in
two styles; one has deep accordion plait-
ed hounce finished with full rufle and
two rows Of ruching: the other has a deep
tucked founce finished with full shirred
ruf1le.
SAYS each. Value, $3.50.
Black Taffeta Silk Petticoats. With deep
shrred hare fiounce finished with tucked
sectional fluffy ruffies
S7.75 each. Value, 5000.
Third floor, Eleventh ct. .-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01

New Jersey seems to he taking more
of an interest in the Knox boom than in
that of Hughes. This is q case Of adopt
ing favorite SON under possibly embar-
RAISING conditions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01

John D. Rockefeller has refused the Of
fer o. q sword. He has always found q
pen SUFFICIENT for the exercise of his tai
ents.
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Special Sale of
Girls Washable Dresses.

TIN1 offer several lots of Girls and Misses Dresses less
N1UIIl prices than garments usually sell There
WV percales, Persian lawns inons linens and
other wash materials All the models are rep
resented and they particularly being trimmed with
broidery, aces, tucks bands, buttons,
We also call attention to superb stock of finer Wash
Dresses and Lingerie Dresses for general
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
Children's
Hosiery.

length stockings) in white, black,
tan, stripes, plaids and various
fancy effects. Isle, cotton and
silk, plain. lace ankle and lace all
over designs.
Attention is called to the follow
ing special values:
Is dozen Children's Fine Isle Thread
Hose; no seams down the back; double
knees. toes and heels; white. tan and
black; sizes 6 to 10.
Special value, 25c pair.
100 dozen Infants and Children's Lisle
Thread Sox: white, tan and black, with
striped and plaid tops; all sizes.
csc to soc pair.
Main floor. + st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01

The Queen of the May will have trouble
with her Merry Widow hat in this high
wind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01

Gen. Woodford's formal assurance that
there is still some gas in the Hughes
boom may help to maintain interest in
the proceedings at Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01

Misses and Young Ladies' One-piece
Princess and Jumper Dresses, in all the
new spring shades. and the fashionable
checks and plaids: sizes IA, Is and Is.
$5.75 to $1,000 each.
Thfrd AnOr at.
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probation system that will keep men
out Of Jail and induce them to obey the
law is well worth seeking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01

Now Chancellor Day has a students
strike on his hands. A dull det0nation IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
Libel on Cupid.

From the Ohio State Journal.
Nobody cares very much whether Prince
Helie gets her or not. but IL does seem as
II he ought to be enjoined from announc-
ing for publication that it's a love match.
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Special price, $I.45 each.

Girls Percale Dresses in the new plaids
and checks: made with high and low
neck and. full plated skirt; sizes 9 to IA.
Special price. $I.05 each.