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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11
The Man on Foot.
from the New Haven Register.

Walking is a novel form Of exercise for
a President. President Roosevelt had his
tennis cabinet and its pace was rapid.
He rode his friends as hard as he did his
hobbies, though in a different way. HIS
horsemanship tests were not 10y rides -
But President Taft walks. 1t is a safe
sane and easy form OF exercise. 1t is eff
fectve. 1t is within the reach Of every
one. Nowadays it is popular to initiate
the President in what he does. If Presi-
dent Tafts fondness for walking would
make that form of exercise more popular
the country over. the trolley companies
might suffer. but thousands Of over
strained business men and many nervous
women would benefit. 1t Is a highly de-
sirsble thing to be 1.-The man on foot un-
der certain circumstances
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11
Congress and the Noon Hour

Noon may not be the best meeting hour
for Congress. but a change continuing
the session until well into> the evening
would not do. It would upset the estab-
lished order in town, and contribute moth
ing to the dispatch of public business.
Last spring the tariff bill was tagging
in the Senate. and night sessions We're
ordered. The Star expressed doubt as
TO the arrangement. 1t pointed out that
the Illuminated building would attract
great crowds. that crowds in the CALLER
les would inspire talk on the floor of the
chamber, and that talk would be the
only result. Such proved true. No prog
ress of value was made with the BILL
The chamber was converted into show
place. and senators practically into per-
formers for the benefit of men and
women in evening attire, who had come.
not to be bored by figures and dry de-
tails about tie tariff, but entertained
with sparkling generalities and spicy per-
sonalities. And they were so entertained.
The two chambers of Congress. attract
i've at all times, are. especially SO when
lighted at night. And change from
daylight to gaslight would fill the build
ing with visitors almost at every session;
and members senators and representa-
tives alike. would fall under the new
spell. They would dress for the occa-
sion and talk for it, Instead of the COM
Portable business suit, which conduces
to debate and to business, We should
soon see the swallow-tail and patent
feathers, conducting to defamation and
delay. Even points of order and mo-
lions to adjourn would be made with a
flourish. in keeping with the requirements
of the glad rags and the illumination.
Society would object. How about the
dinner hour, the receptions. the dinner
parties, the theater parties, and the rest
of it as the town now goes round? Re-
move the legislators from the equation,
and, for time at least, things in large
part would be without form, and void
The theaters would object. A telling
rival would be set up to their attractions.
With the Capitol a blaze of light, and
members performing as never before un-
der the inspiration of galleries full of
color and fine raiment, the mimic stage
would suffer some in rivalry with the real
ore. For Congress is stage, and the
members are players. And some of them
play many parts, and most of them we'll
Let Congress keep daylight for business
The hours are healthier for work; more
convenient for workers; more in accord
with other arrangements, domestic and
social. Evenings for pleasure, or consul
tation. More of practical nature will be
accomplished. Congressional CUFF may be
held In fair limits, and should be. In this
age and in this country little of that is
beginning to go long way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11
China.

The new minister from China has
landed at San Francisco. and will soon
be on his job here. He comes well recon-
mended, and his reception will be cordial.
His opportunities for usefulness will be
large. Very general attention is fixed
on the far east, and America is much
interested in developments there. China s
welfare is heartily desired by the Ameri-
can people, and the Taft administration
IS sending to Picking to represent this
country a man highly qualified for his
duties China and America are good
friends, and should continue SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11
A Discouraging Theory.

why do those critics say such disa-
greeable thingso' asked the unhappy
actress.
"You mustn't blame them answered
the manager. Probably they want to
avoid being overlooked in the struggle for
attention.
But can't they attract attention by
saying pleasant things?"
mot SO much. When l was out west
/ learned that the man who pulls a gun
on you is remembered twice as long as
the one who offers you a cigar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11
A Fizzle to Be Avoided.
rom the Philadelphis Record

From the Philadelphis Record.
1t would be a pitiable outcome il the
gov eminent prosecution of the sugar
trust frauds should begin and end with
the punishment of the small thieves. who
did their stealing for tn eir employer as
a matter of hire, with the most trifiine
participation in the proceeds of their
thievery. Unless some OF the larger
scoundrels shall be caught In the net
spread for the smaller scoundrels and
properly punished for their criminal prac-
tees, the work of the prosecution will
have been in vain. The law has no de-
terrent value which is only effective TO,
the filming and falling of puppets. while
the real offenders escape unscathed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11
Ottawa and Washington
FROM the New York Herald.

Why should not Canada have her own
diplomatic agents in Washington? Her
right in this respect is indisputable and
the necessity for the exercise of that
right is equally indisputable. 1t is man.
ifest that great obstacle to a vast de-
velopment of trade relations between the
United States and Canada is the compli-
Gated and Anticipated system of diplomacy
that now hampers intercourse between
the governments. 1t should be the OBJ
Ject of the people on both sides of the
border to get rid of that system and
to replace 1t with one more in accordance
with modern Ideas and more compatible
with the real importance and national
dignity Of Canada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11

IL yds. Japonika Silk, $3.50 the
pattern.
10 yds. Japonika Silk, $3.50 the
pattern.
10 yds. Surah Silk, $3.50 the pat
tern.
10 yds. Tussah Silk, $4.5o the
pattern.
IL yds. Tussah Silk, $40 the
pattern.
10 yds. Printed Silk Chiffon,
$3.50 the pattern.
IL yds. Printed Silk Chiffon,
$40 the pattern.
10 yds. kimono Silk, $3.50 the
pattern.
8 yds. Kimono Silk, $500 the
pattern.
8 yds. kimono Fleecedown, SI.oo
the pattern.
10 yds. Kimono Fleecedown,
$I.25 the pattern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Limit of Endurance.

"I saw you in your automobile, said
the physician. you'll have to take more
exercise"
Great Scott. doctor. When / get
through cranking that car I can't stand
any more exercise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11

Farmers are complaining that they
cannot get sufficient help. Instead of be-
ing construed as sign of abundance
this fact will doubtless be made the basis
Of an argument for higher prices for
foodstuffs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11
Choosing q Time.

Il made up my mind to have better
discipline" said Mrs. Crosslots, 80 1
told our cook exactly what 1 thought of
her.
How did you dare?''
"Oh, it didn't really make any differ
ence. She was going to leave anyhow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11

Considering the unpopuiarity that often
attaches to the job of fixing tarIn rates,
a humber of gentlemen are 10 be admired
for their readiness tor patriotic sacrifice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11

1t is said that Mrs. Pankhurst is disap-
pointed In the United States. This is dis
tressing after all the pains this country
has taken to be polite to the suffragettes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11

England's experience must suggest to
some of our economists that even an in
come tax cannot suffice to make a nation
entirely happy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11
Every Little HELPS.

From the Harrisburg Telegraph.
Every Red Cross stamp bought means
q contribution toward making Christmas
time happier and brighter for some SUI.
ferer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11

1t Is just possible that the President
reserved few topics for future refer
ence, in order to avoid disturbing the
cheer OF the holiday recess.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11

The statistician who says that not one
person In fifty dies of old age merely
brings up the threadbare question Of
when old age really begins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11

Many prominent democrats are conf
dent Of their party's future without ap-
pearing to have much idea of wnat 1t is
going to be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11

AS reports of congressional activity be-
gin to reach Africa, Mr.. Roosevelt is
likely to become more homesick than
ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11

The thermometer has given evidence
that the demand for "seasonable" Christ
mas weather will be satisfied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11
Appreciation.

She had good husband said Mrs.
Babbleton.
But she got a divorce from him.
Eyes. She didn't know what good
husband he was till she saw how gener-
ously he behaved about the alimony.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11
Gifts.

Just once a year
Man will appear
In unaccustomed splendors.
A necktie fine
OF weird design
And gorgeous silk suspenders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11

Tom Lawson can show his dlsapproVal
of President Taft by refusing TO give
him any tips on the market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11

Next week the adjective early must
be dropped. 1t will be plain christmas
shopping"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11
THE STAR has . regular and psfma-
nsnt Family Circulation much mors
than the combined circulation Of the
other Washington daiues. A News
and Advertising Medium It has NO
competitor.

sEIn order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters to TIE
STAR should not be addressed to any
Individual connected with the ONCE. but
simply to THE STAR. or to the Editorial
or Business Department, according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11

Going to the bottom of the sugar bust
ness means long sticky trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11
Christmas Books.

r> VERYBODY enjoys possessing good books; and it
~ satisfaction the gve know that the invested
~ be spent for frivolous gift Books will be
good friends to the recipient for lifetime
The following list is quite suggestive Included are
books for all ages and both Some workjus pub
lshed Some are volumes i'll holiday dress While
works of Art Picture gotten especially for
the holidays Nearly subject represented In TACT there
is volume for every
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11

Zelaya should have been a student OF
Panama canal improvements. Border
ruffianism is bound to disappear as mod
ern improvements advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11
Cotton Dress Patterns.

EVERAI- hundred Dress Patterns have been
MA added those SALE your selection incosed i'll
Autographed bands and boxed ready for presentation We
showing of the attractive patterns and
terials spring of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-11
Silks for Xmas Presents.

ILKS always appropriate, useful acceptable
w Christmas present. whether skirt lengths
~ To select from offer large and varied stock
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24

the raising or lowering of an eye
lash floorwalker may be trapped
in his tracks, because he is afraid
of being reported to his superiors.
There should be no accepting
or giving of invitations between a
girl and her employer Only this
hard and fast rule VIII prevent
episodes which too often have
blighted lives in the Loop. (The
Loop is the name of the business
district of Chicago) All person
aiities and social considerations
should be eliminated. If gentle
man must call on lady, let him
call at her home, and not at her
place of business.
THE shop girls apparel should
be simple. but artistic. Properly,
girl should be just as safe down
town as at home.
"As for the oft-used term,
bright girl l don't know what it
means. More than once l have
seen advertisements for bright
young girls Do they mean bright
mentally, automatically or in per-
sonal appearance? l have asked
many persons who used the term
and | have yet to receive a clear
definition of bright girl"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
SCHOOL TO TEACH GIRLS HOW
TO AVOID LURE OF MAN

CHICAGO, Aug. 24.-How to pro
tect the innocent working girl from
the lure of man has appealed sc
strongly to Mrs. T. Vernette Morse
that she is conducting a school iI
the McClung building.
Twelve graduates are putting
into practice the theories Of Mrs
Morse regarding the best way fol-
small paid girl to handle her
opulent employer.
Here is what those ~ girls have
been taught and what others are
striving to learn:
How to treat street car con
ductor.
How to treat an elevator starter
How to act in the presence of a
handsome floor walker.
How to cut an employer socially
without losing ones job.
How to demean oneself toward
man SO lacking Of understanding
as to advertise for a bright girl.
Here are the answers of Mrs
Morse in the form In which she
conveys them to her pupils:
"A girl is not called on to speak
to a street car conductor at any
time, unless it is to call his atten.
ton to a mistake in change or to
ask him for a transfer. Either OF
these things can be done in a few
words and In ladylike, dignified
way that will preclude any reply
on the part of the conductor.
"'Good morning Is all that a
girl ever need say to an elevator
starter. Only one other thing
almost forgot to say that she also
may say Good evening" AS for
the elevator boy, the number OF
her floor is enough. Too many ele
vator boys assume the airs of the
navigators Of battleships.
Our class in the freezing oil
handsome floorwalkers is our
pride. The operation is delicate
and not easily mastered. But by
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
A Little Red Spot
Novel Experiment by Which I
May Be Made to Disappear

May Be Made to Disappear
A peculiar feature about poslam.
the new skin discovery, is that
no one is asked to buy it without
first sending to the Emergency
Laboratories, No. 32 West Twenty.
fifth street, New York City, for an
experimental sample and applying
same to an affected part of the
skin, about the size of silver dol
lar. 1t will clear the spot so treat
ed in "a hours-a remarkable visual
demonstration of its powers.
While poslam has been mention
ed principally in connection with
the cure Of eczema. the most stub
born of skin diseases. 1t must be
remembered that when used for
itch, hives. pimples, blothes, acne,
itching feet scaly scalp, chatting
of Infants and similar minor skin
troubles it's action is all the more
pronounced, results being seen aft
er an overnight application. At
only small quantity of poslam is
necessary to cure such cases, a
special so cent package, usually
sufficient, has been placed on sale
at Murgittroyd's, Ritter's and 9TH
er leading drug stores in Spokane
and throughout the country.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
LOOK At THESE PLAYS
FOR COMING SEASON

Manager Harry Hayward of the
auditorium, who has returned from
Olympia. announces a program Of
attractions for the coming season
that includes some Of the best tai
Pnt in the country. In the list are
the following:
August n, ''lhe Gentleman
From Mississippi; August 20.
FKnight for q Day." September s,
The Girl Question:" September IL,
Polly Of the Circus" September
Is, Cat and the Fiddle" Septem-
per 20, Three Twins" October /,
3u0l italian Grand Opera Co.; Oc-
IJef 3, paid in FULL" October 6.
Shepherd King" October s,
chauncey Olcott; October 10,
Commencement Days" October
-, Texas; October Is, John e.
Young Co.; October II, Dustin Far
hum; October "a, Victor Moore;
November 1, Blanche Bates; No
Femper I, King Dodo;" November
Human Hearts," November 8,
billie Burke; November IA, The
Climax" November 81, George
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24

Hamlin: November IS, Ezra Ken
dali; December 4, Fritz Krusler;
December 8. Mary Jones' Pa"
December IL, Third Degree" De-
-cember Is, Travelling Salesman; !"
December II, William RI. Crane;
December 20, Max Figman; Deem
Der 81, George Cohan; January Z,
Marie Cahill; January 10. Blanche
Walsh: January II. Leslie Carter;
January 10. Right of Way" Janu-
airy 81, Steers & Conan; January
"a, Joseph Weber; January 30,
Maude Powell: February 4, "Top
O. the World" February Z, David
Warfield: February 8. THE Merry
Widow" February Is, Olga Meth
ersole; February 20, IA Winning
Miss" February "a, stubborn Gin
derella; February II. Louis James;
March z, Scheumann-Heinck;
March 8, Charles B. Hanford;
March II, THE Virginian; March
%, Charles Frohman; March 81,
lombard Grand Opera Co.; April
IS, Robert Mantell; April "a. "The
Round Top" April %, Red Mill"
May 8, "The Thief"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
JsIt IL up to the Spokane police
department to find employment OF

JsIt IL up to the Spokane police
department to find employment Of
some kind for more Of its prisoners
In order to elevate the burden of
the city jars expense on the city's
purse. It can easily be accom-
plished by the appointment Of a
second man in charge of the chain
gang.
Last month the expense OF feed
ing the city's prisoners, who were
liable to be- ca1led on to serve out
their sentences on the rock pile,
was more than $500. With but one
man appointed. to take charge OF
the chain gang, bat about 0ne.half
OF the prisoners can be worked at
one time on the CITY rock pile. To
place many more = the chain gang
under q single officer would be
simply inviting q Wholesale break
for liberty by the entire squad.
The work Of cutting Dean ave-
nue. through the huge rock pile to
Washington street has Just been
completed and work has now been
taken up by the chain gang near
the intersection of Boone avenue
and Wall street. The city is at the
present figuring on having Boone
avenue opened up to Washington
street by contract, while with the
numbers by which the city's bunch
OF prisoners, who have no money
with which to pay their fines, are
increasin and with two men ap-
pointed by the chief Of police to
take charge of this work. 1t could
be done at little cost to the tax.
payers.
The plan Of working prisoners on
public work is seldom sanctioned
by organized labor, but 1t is becom-
ing a serious problem to the police
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
PRETTY CHORUS WITH
"TiME, PLACE AND GIRL"

Chicago's most successful must
cal play, THE Time. the Place and
the Girl will be the offering at
the Spokane theater for the week
commencing Sunday, August 30
The production given here will be
exactly the same as given AGO times
In Chicago. The cast Is large
one and is headed by that unctious
comedian. Robert Putkin, who In
the character of Happy Johnny
Hicks" the gambler. is said to
have the best part he has ever por-
trayed. The chorus is said to be
pretty and vivacious and good
singers as well as dancers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24

bpears in it's title, yet 1t is dis
nctly neighborhood play of the
ty wherein the scene Is laid
Washington, ID. c. And, as a writer
the Chicago Tribune has point
out, the playwrights, Harrison
nodes and Thomas A. Wise. have
early and cleverly caught the
hvor of Mississippi. too. indi-
(ting 1t by the various characters
om that state. "Those Langdon
rls," says the writer in the Chi
&go Tribune, "have 'Yazoo' writ
IN all over them"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
AUTO CAUGHT FIRE

An automobile owned by Mr.. and
Mrs. p. A. Williams Of Chicago.
who were on a transcontinental
tour. caught fire from an overhead
ed muffler near Mabton. Wash.
and was totally destroyed, causing
a loss of $500 The couple slept
In the clubhouse of an Italian
section crew overnight and then
proceeded to Mabton on q handcar
and there took train to Spokane,
arriving here yesterday.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
PANTAGES

Markee Brothers, appearing at
the psRtages theater this week in
a comedy musical act, are not SO
entertaining In their comedy as
they are in musical offerings. One
is clever manipulation of the cor
net and the other furnishes charm.
ing accompaniment with trombone.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24

San Francisco.--California Bank
ers' association offers $50 reward
for information concerning where
abouts of w. c. Hayes, vice presi-
dent of closed Union state bank OF
this city. for whom warrant was
sworn out by state bank examiner
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
MORE LIVESTOCK BUILDING

John L. Smith, superintendent Of
the livestock department at the
Spokane Interstate fair this fall,
states that there is not nearly
enough space for the livestock that
will be here next month. Mr., Smith
will start additions to the build.
ings at once.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24

AUDITORIUM

"A Gentleman from Mississippi, J"
which will be shown here for the
FIRST time next Friday night In the
makes no pretense Of
being a neighborhood play with ref
frence to the state whose name
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
D >><<<>>>>\>><
DIAMOND DICK STUNT

= Just as he was dangling at
= the extreme lower end of the
. last of three bed sheets strung
= from the second story window
. of the juvenile detention roms,
. and feeling nervously but vain
. ly for terra firma, Walter Olli- 4
= son, age IL years. saw his 4
= plans for a Diamond Dick" 4
= escape go glimmering. He I
. fell right into the anxious 4
. waiting clutches of Officer ]. 4
= w. Howard of the Merchants 4
. police.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
WASHINGTON

The merry Scotchmen, the Five
|cGpogors from Clan Tubber, are
wing the patrons Of the Washing
IN one of the best acts of the kind
zen for some time. And there are
rs of other good things here this
hek,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24

who have ever appeared on local
stages. She looks as Cleopatra
ought to have been, but probably
wasn't. For a good settler for your
dinner look at and listen to Co
median Tom Waters. He's also q
sure cure for the blues"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
COLD WATER AND MELON KILL

HAZELTON, Pa, Aug. 24.--Mrs.
Wilson Spade, of Hobbie, age So,
died here from the effects of two
glasses of ice water and some
watermelon, taken the night be-
fore at her home.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
ORPHEUM

besides possessing consummate
It, Sonora Rosario Guerrero. the
Danish actress at the Orpheum, is
lie of the most beautiful women
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
CORRECT, 90 UP HEAD

Teacher-what II meant BY net
profits?
Pupil-The earnings Of q ham.
mock factory.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
COSTING $500 PER MONTH
,g TO FEED PRISONERS

to know how to deal with their
prisoners.