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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18
Learning From London.

From the New YORK Times.
London, of course, is the synonym OF
all that Is ancient and slow, just as New
York beats the world in swiftness and
modernity. And yet here comes the gen
eral manager of the London subway to
tell US that he runs his trains oftener
and faster than our subway trains. In
London trains run on niSety-second
Roadway, and the stops at the stations
are limited to fifteen seconds. There is
no room to disqualify the witness, for he
is an American, or, at least, New Jer'
seyite, and had managed traction systems
in Detroit and Newark before he went
abroad and learned how TO hustle. He
has right to make comparisons, and we
have q right to learn from what he says
Nothing could be simpler than his counsel
He hustles his trains because they have
side doors. The passengers open them
and the platform guards close Them. II
Is this which enables the Roadway to be
shortened, and the entire service to be
Quickened.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18
Hill and Hughes.
The Rochester Post-Express:

The ROcneSter fOSI-fXpIeSS.
IAN interesting item of political gossip:
The Hon. David Bennett Hill prepared
the famous questions that Mr.. Chanler
put to Gov. Hughes in the recent cam
paign.'
Those questions were famous, and great
things were expected Of them. Until they
were propounded Mr.. Chambers candidacy
lacked both intelligence and ginger. For
the moment the state took notice. What
would be Gov Hughes reply? And If
the reply was weak. and Mr.. Chanler re-
turned to the subject and hammered his
points home what would prevent his cleo
ton?
The reply came promptly. but was not
weak. Instead of armng Mr. Chanler
for fresh assault, it put him more than
ever on the defensive. He renewed his
floundering, and continued the unequal
contest until election day, when the voters
in large numbers renewed their conn
dence in his opponent.
There is a homely old admiration against
sending boy to mill. Mr.. Chanler was
too young for his nomination in the cir
| cumstances. But he lacked ability as
we'll in race where the other man was
very strong. 1t was as If a hea-bltten
gray had been matched against Eclipse.
Mr.. Chanler propounded the questions.
but could not follow them up. He had
no comeback.
| But the point arises, Could Mr.. Hill. II
he drew them, have followed the ques-
tons up? Did not Gov. Hughes dispose
of them so thoroughly that there was
nothing further of value to. be said?
| The fact of the business is that Gov.
Hughes has from the first proved too
much for the politicians of both sides.
| What are known as machine methods
when employed against him have failed.
He has found it easy to turn the flank or
the machine men whenever in the larger
matters they have lined up against him.
Their triumphs over him have been few,
and of relation to small things. The
people have accepted his views and helped
him put his enemies to rout. Republican
machine leaders have all gone down be-
fore him, and If this report of the Chanler
questions is true the most astute of all
the machine democrats shared their fate
last fall For what David B. Hill does
not know about politics, and the New
| York brand In particular, is of little con-
sequence.
| Strong as he is, however, and success
full up to date, Gov. Hughes has hard
row ahead of him. This second term
will test him to the full. His enemies
have been studying him diligently and
closely, and they are not without power
They do not like his program either as tc
patronage or legislation. His proposition
for an honest expression Of public opinion
both in the matter of nominations and in
elections has stirred all the machine lead
ers Of both parties to anger and criticism
Fortunately for the state. the most Of
the criticism shows anger, and therefore
lacks force.
The country at large will continue &c
wish Gov. Hughes success. He has dis
played so much ability, character ant
courage in office, his record has been al
linspiration wherever men are struggling
tn shake off the shackles of corrupt o.
careless practices in the conduct of pub
lie business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18
A Shakespeare Memorial.
bo p,ttsburp Gazette Times.

From the Pittsburg Gazette Times.
1t is announced from London that me-
mortal theater will he built in honor of
the Bard of Avon, in which will be per-
petuated the plays that have given the
English drama pre-eminence the world
over The step. though tardy one, is in
excellent taste and spirit at this particu-
lar period in the history of the stage. If
Shakespeare's plays can once more be
properly acted in the theaters they will
in time become what they were during the
eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, vital
forces of education as well as amusement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18
Teachers Retirement.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
1t is an undeniable fact that today par
ents have for the most part shifted onto
public school teachers the moral train
ing and general discipline of life as well
as intellectual instruction. The mother
who has two children-or say hve-ls In
a constant state of turmoil in trying to
care for them, and she sends them to
school with a sigh of relief. expecting
them to be reared in all the virtues in
punches of forty to sixty. This is the
great trouble with our system. 1t wears
out the teachers. Any woman who has
taught for twenty years ought to have a
good pension for life. Any man who has
taught thirty years ought to be in the
same category. The trouble is that now
teachers will not retire on meager pen
sions until they are compelled by physi-
cal weakness to do so. That is the wrong
which the state should correct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18
The Grand Old Maid.

The present presidential administration,
like Napoleon, attributes merit to
woman in proportion to the number of
children to whom she has given birth.
The next administration will rank the in
dividual woman In merit in accordance
with what she does to develop herself in
body, mind and soul, irrespective of her
birth record. Roosevelt lauds the prolific
mother. Taft in his southern speech
champions the grand old maid. Evidently
there is one policy or doctrine of the
Taft administration of which the Outlook
will prove a savage critic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18
Hemnstitched Damnask
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v oNOQS SSVS9
Consisting of one cloth and a
dozen napkins to match.
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5000 a dozen. Regularly 5000
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18
Edgar Allan Poe
900.

WIN 0 MAN has more deeply
INMI stirred the waters of lit
lNF erature than Edgar AL
Ian Poe, whose GEN.
tenary will be observed January
10, 1909.
In recognition of his life and
labors, we have arranged WIN
dow display on 10th street, in
which may be seen several por-
traits of Poe and his home and
friends, as we'll as few of his
most noted works.
We mention a few:
The Mind and Art of Poe's Poetry, by
John Phelps Truit; cloth bind O., ~
ing .....--... ..................... pI.@o
The Gold Bug and
Other Stories. ............. 25c ana soc
Narrative of Arthur
Gordon Pym.. 30 anu oOS
The Murders in the Rue
Morgue and Other Stories sc ana soc
In the American Men of Letters Series
is found a life of Poe worth reading, by
George r. Woodbury.; cloth bind
ing ............. ............ Si'oo
Another Life of Edgar Allan Poe is
found in The Beacon Biographies
by John Macy; cloth binding. ..... /oC
Poe's Works-Poetry and Prose,
binding. .o.aes. maroon e'o.n SI.5o
Poes Works-Tales and Poems,
gilt top. $500
Poe'S Works, in four volumes; -
full library size. ................ $500
Poe's Poetical Works, red cloth
Poe's Essays, red cloth edition.. zoe
Poe's Prose Tales, pocket edition:
handsome red cloth binding .. 2SC
Poe's Poetical Works, pocket edi-
ton; red cloth binding. 2Sc
Poe's Complete Poetical and Prose
Works, in IL volumes; leather !.
binding. ..................... $500
Cloth binding. ................. $1,000
Main floor. Tenth ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18
Poe.
From the New York World.

.Oh, you mean the jingle man." said
Emerson of Poe Bryant, Whittier and
others are pygmies compared with Poe
was Tennysons estimate. Critics still
differ upon his merits as violently. The
celebration tomorrow of the hundredtt
anniversary of his birth, in New York, at
the University of Virginia and in a few
other places. finds the dispute still loud
w. C. Brownell leading the trained hosts
of learned detractors, while the average
reader has an angry feeling that less than
justice is being done to new world
author in his own land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18

72-inch Full Bleached Scotch Damask;
good heavy quality and especially desir-
able for hard wear.
Special price, $Ioo a yard.
Embossed Silver-bleached Damask, free
from all dressing; patterns stand out as
If embOssed-hence the name.
Special price, $1.25 yard.
Hemstitched ''Old Bleach Towels, pure
flax; grass bleached and free from all
dressing; size 19x36 inches
Special price, CSC each.
Hemstitched Huck Towels: all-linen;
size 21X42 inches.
Special price, 25c each.
Hemsttched Linen Sheets, fine quality;
size 9Ox96 inches.
$500 a pair. Regularly 5000.
Hemstitched and Hand embroidered
Linen Pillow Shams; also used as Table
Covers.
SIoo each. Regularly $I.5o.
Hemstitched and scalloped Irish Linen
Pillow Cases; size 221sx36 inches.
$I.85 a pair. Regularly $3.50.
Hand-embroidered and Scalloped Linen
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Special price, SIS pair.
Hemstitched Centerpieces or Napkins;
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Special price, 25c each.
2O-inch Hemstitched Linen Cushion Cow
ers, In blue and natural color embroidered
in white; the newest thing in cushion COW
ers.
Special. price, $I.75 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18

GgIn order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters co THE
STAR should not be addressed to any
individual connected with the ofacD, 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, 1909-01-18
Circumstances and Cases.

II want YOU" said Mr.. Dustin Stax,
Ito show that this law is unconstitu-
tional. Do you think you can manage it,
Easily" answered the attorney.
"Well, go ahead and get familiar with
the case"
I'm already at home in it. 1 know my
ground perfectly. It's the same law you
had me prove was constitutional two
years ago"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18
Emigrants outnumber Immigrants

Emigrants 0utnumber Immigrants.
One of the striking phrases of Gen. Har-
rison. while President, was that the gates
Of Castle Garden swing inward. The
statement was strictly true at that time.
People were rushing into America, and all
remained Things are little different
now. For the year ending October 81
last, over forty-six thousand more people
left than entered the country. The panic
explains the figures in part Great num-
bers of Italians alone went back home,
| and some may have persisted in the recent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18

earthquake calamity. Still there is some
thing to think about in the fact that over
seven hundred thousand people who had
sought shelter here departed in one year
dissatisfied with conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18
The Summer Bird.

Used to think dat summer bird
Who fiuttered in de tree
Was bout as full O. foolishness
AS anything could be.
He stopped little while to sing
When all was warm and gay,
Enjoyin' sunshine while he could;
And den he flew away.
Useter laugh at him, l did,
An he would scold at me
An seem to say, "OP Uncle. you
Is foolisher dan me.'
Dey say he's singin' way down south.
Where every breeze is kind,
An hyur l is, knee deep in snow,
Chilled through an lef behind!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18
Higher Ideals.

HE says he's interested in uplifting the
farmer
Partly that answered Farmer Corn
tossel, IAN partly in liftin.. up his own
voice"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18
january Special Sale of
MUSLIN Underwear.

HE White Sale includes splendid collection of elegant
imported novelties in Women's Dainty French Lingerie
W and Bridal Sets many OF which offered at prices usual
asked for the better class of domestic goods. Models
selection wrought of the finest nansoo Per-
French cambria combined with the most exquisite
emboderies and tucks dainty vaenclennes cny
calais and other rich laces.
We call several lots of Chemse Gowns and
Drawers, which offered very attractive prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18

If Oklahoma can enact laws that Will
compel hotels to provide comfortable ac-
commodations, it will show the world
that a state legislature is really a Won
derful civilizing influence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18

John D. Rockefeller's physician says
that his eminent patient will live to be a
hundred years old. This shows what a
man can do If he will take things as they
come and not worry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18

A aumber of brainy people are tempted
into psychological investigation by the
fact that the hardest questions involve
the most mental exercise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18
Going Up!

From the Syracuse PostStandard
Those who banked upon this country S
power of business recuperdtion a year
ago have nothing to regret.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18

With so large an equipment it is diff
cult to see how Mr.. Roosevelt can make
his way through the African jungle with
out special car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18
Controversy.

The pen is mightier than the sword;
1t would be sad to think
That gore might ever come to flow
AS copiously as ink!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18
Special Value i'm
w riting Paper.

M N CONNECTION with our
I'LL January White Sale we Of
INl fer a large purchase of
Linen-fnish Writing Pa
per, in the popular Winthrop
size, at the
Special price, zoe ID.
Envelopes to match, &c a pack
age.
We will stamp one pound OF
this paper with one, two or three
initials, in colors and furnish two
packages of envelopes for 75c.
Main floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18
A Sign of Improvement.

$50 your daughter is improving in her
piano playing?'
YES" answered Mr.. CumroX.
you enjoy itF
| No But it doesn't make me as nerv-
Gus as 1t used to-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18
Art NeedleW0rk
Department..

%6 RI NEEDLEWORk
wv g new designs IN : Tows!s ;:
Centerpieces, Sew in 6
Bags, Pillow Covers, Cushion
Covers, etc.
Pretty decorations for the
home, many stamped for work
ing, in variety of neat and at
tractive designs.
Stamped Huek Towels. Each......... soc
Stamped Centerpieces. Each....25c to 75C
Stamped Sewing Bags. Each. ......... zoe
Stamped Pillow Covers. Each. ........ &c
Fancy Tinted Pillow Covers. Each.... exc
Oriental Pillow Covers. Zach. ........ &c
stenciled Crash Pillow Covers. Each. ST 90
Hand-crocheted Mats. orc RI 1cc
Each. y
Main floor, st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18

Nobody knows yet whether, on the oc-
casion of the royal visit, Kaiser Wilhelm
will have the assurance to offer King Ed
ward on-alcoholic champagne.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18

AS debate progresses, it becomes more
evident that the Congressional RECORD
should be especially equipped with inter-
rogation marks and exclamation points.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18

1t will be hard to find a way In which
the government can sue newspaper for
libel without booming its circulation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18

Prophets who make speciality of an
nouncing the wo-s. winter ever seem to
have. the situation pretty well in hand this
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18

In addition to other things to be said
about MIR. Tillman is that he has no
record worth mentioning as horseback
rider.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18
French C0rsets for
the Social Season.

~ PECIAL attention is dr.
SON rected to our line of i'm
~ ported models in Corsets
the Sapphire" the
"Parame' and the Lilly of
France These excellent corsets
have many points that appeal to-
particular women. They are
made to our order, on the very
latest models-medium and ex-
treme-for street, evening and
neglige wear, Of fine coutils, silk
broche, etc.
Attention is also called to the
Ivy" a very stylish and COM
Portable corset of domestic manu-
facture, but which has the style
and appearance of an imported
model.
We mention few items:
Parame Corsets, of coutiI, with medium and
nigh bust and elastics attached; models Co.
Tor slender and stout figures. ....... 9lO.OO
Parame Corsets, of coutil. with high bust. ex-
iohe mp anu CLASHES attached. models
t that produce the fashionable straight III ~
$1,000 - - 49, " ~
Parame Corsets, of silk brocl,e, with high bust,
t ,ong MP and elastics attached; well CrQ RI
ooiiou' 80. YAo~OS
Lily of France Corsets, Of coutfl with
medium and very long hip and classics O.
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LILY OF France Corsets. of coutil
ties astached S'' .tf, .ons mp ana elias $40. so
Ivy Corsets Of coutil, with high bust C. ~
and extremely long hip............ Po.oO
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Imported 2. ID. Corsets of coutiI, with high
bust long hip and boned with real G. -
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We fit, alter and clean corsets.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18

The opossum, an animal which, while
Stimulating sleep. is most alert, might be
adopted as an emblem for the secret
service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18

The Wright brothers are going ahead
improving flying machines so that the
possessor of 1909 model will feel behind
the times next year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18

Those bombs Mr.. Hearst exploded
during the campaign seem like juvenile
fireworks by this time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18

Uncle Sam will retire from Cuba, but
will not remain so far away as to be UNI
able to hear a call for help.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18
The News Center.

From the Birmingham Age-Herald
Washington, D. c., as center Of news
holds its own we'll.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18
The Labor Problem,

From the Chicago Record Herald.
The labor question will never be solved
as long as 1t is necessary for anybody
to labor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18
Sleep Walkers.
From the ]

From the Milwaukee Sentinel
In addition to automobile scorchers
there are needless or absent-minded pc
destrians
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Somewhat Sarcastic.

''Why don't you try to leave footprints
on the sands of time?" asked the earnest
friend.
What for?" rejoined Senator Sor-
ghum, ito be measured by secret service
detectives?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18
january Special Sale of
Household Linens.

- HIS sale is practical because timely Every
shows wortness speaks with
~ force than words
Table and Toilet Linens Sheets, Pillow and Bolster
Slips, Comfortables, Spreads Blankets, etc, etc.
We have just received and placed sale the following excel
1entya
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18

French Nainsook Gowns, silp-over style.
low round neck flowing sleeves; neck ana
sleeves finished with hand-embroloereo
scallop and eyelets run
S %,1h E panb or olue r.o Sis and $I.75
French Nainsook Gowns, slip-over style,
hand-embroidered yoke, low round neck;
kimono sleeves; neck and sleeves finished
with hand embroidered scalloped edge
and eyelets run with
pink or Dlue i,Doon. $500 to $2.75
French Handmade Percale Gowns. high
neck long sleeves. trimmed with clusters
of tucks and hand embroidery; embroid-
s snd c la[h Each Each o $2.75 and $3.75
French Nainsook Chemises, tandem
broidered; finished with scalloped edge and
eyelets run with pink c,+c-
or blue ribbon. Each. S1.OO 10 9I.75
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18
Scarfs, ShaWls,
Sweaters, etc.

~ HOWING a large and
VA attractive line of Knit
Nv Goods for women-such
as Scarfs, Shawls, Fasci-
majors, ETC., in white, black and the
fashionable shades to wear with
evening dresses at theaters, balls,
receptions, etc. Also large as
sortment of Sweaters for women
and girls, in the latest styles and
in all colors and color combina-
tons.
women's Atwood Fascinators. in she'll orc
pink and light blue. Each ......... ~
Womens Silk wool Scarfs, in
fancy , weave ran finished with border IA
womens All-silk Cream Shawls. in
fancy 4sres sauare woe $3.50
Women's All-wool Black Cashmere
shaws sn finished nr with fringe; yard. $500
womens All-silk Cream shawis, In
fan finished 1srds wltn fancy $3.50
Womeus Atwood Black Cashmere
Shawls finished with wide border anu Ch OO
fringe; 2 yards square. Special price.
Women's Heavy AH-wool Sweaters, In spialI
weave; single breasted coat style WIN
POCKETS aS quarter length; white and $685.
Women-s All-wool Sweaters. in fancy weave
single breasted coat style, with pockets;
three quarter length; white, black, car C. m
dinal and oxford. Each. PO'oO
women's Atwood White Sweaters. in fancy
;S sses $3.50
Misses and Chidren's Allwool Sweaters. IL
plain weave; single breasted coat style, VIII
nockets: plain white and oxford and CO ~
white with green borders. Special price P~./
Misses and Chldrens Atwood Sweaters, IL
fancy weave; single-breasted coat style,
with pockets; white, cardinal and OK 60 M
Third floor, st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18

T1o1 OFFER entire remaining stock of Calendars for
NINll final clearance fraction of former prices
NN4A There all and kinds, including Drop Cal
endars, Religious Calendars Block Calendars, Fancy
Calendars Among them handsome and highly arts
tic productions we'll worthy of framing.
Prices, &c. 1Oc, 15c to SOC each. Many were $780,
Mamie ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-18

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.