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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04
Better for All.

This is ideal shopping weather. The air
Is mild and the skies are clear. The
streets are dry and travel Is easy. Ad
vantage should be taken Of these days
by all who have business to transact
at the stores in preparation for the
holidays. The remarkable stretch of
good weather may be broken any time,
bringing conditions OF extreme discom-
fort to the army Of Christmas shoppers.
The cry shop early" is given especial
force by these conditions.
But the inducements for early shopping
do not rest upon the good weather Of
today. 1t ID for the interest Of every
prospective purchaser of Christmas goods
to get to the stores as early as possible,
supply OF goods from which to choose
than later in the month. The early
shopper gets the real bargains. not neces-
ssriiy in terms of lower prices. but in
better quality and in shopping conditions
that are conducive to comfort and to
good Judgment in selection.
Then there is the other side of the
:ass. that Of the people behind the coun-
ters., They are to be considered. Their
task 10 not an easy one at best, and
they often serve In circumstances to try
The most angelic temper and the most
anduring patience. During the Christ
mas shopping season they are necessarily
kept at work beyond the usual hours,
and when the rush comes in the last
lew days they are tired and physically
unable to attend to the needs of the
,lamoring multitudes from the other sides
Of the counters. The early shoppers re-
ieve tho pressure upon these men and
women In just the degree that they an
dcipate their own necessities and shop
With Q reasonable regard for the welfare
" others.
Year BY year the habit Of procrastina-
ion on the part Of the Christmas shop
pers Ia being overcome. The early shop
ping movement IL comparatively new,
but In the few years that 1t has been
snder way It has won many recruits, un-
Ill now the congestion at the counters
Turing the last few days of tie buying
season 10 less than formerly, even with
he sTeat increase In the volume Of trade
felt IN all branches Of business. The
suying public is coming to realize that
aothtng Is to he gained by putting of
purchasing until the last moment. and
hat II is better from all points of view
% prepare for Christmas In good season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04
Billions From the Farms.

Secretary Wilson's report states the
prosperity OF the American farmers In
figures that can scarcely be appreciated,
30 great Is the total of agricultural prod
ucts of all kinds I'm the United States.
For 1909 the value Of the farm products
in this country was s.. 76O, 0O0. 900. an in
crease in one year of $S69. 100000. This
was the most prosperous agricultural year
on record. In ten years the farm wealth
OF the United States has practically
doubled. the products for the decade
amounting to the stupendous sum of
sc. 900. 0O0,0oo.
Behind these figures is a record Of per-
sistent and successful development of the
American farms on scientific lines. No
longer is farming a mere scratching Of
the soil, with unintelligent dependence
upon weather and surrender to adverse
conditions. with alternate periods of
plenty and privation. Farming has be-
come a business. with the most success
full agriculturists applying business prin-
ciples both in the tillage Of the soil and
in the marketing Of their product. In
this departure from the old Flooding
methods Of the farm the Department Of
Agriculture has been the chief stimulus,
and the figures which the Secretary sets
forth form an eloquent testimony to the
wisdom of the governments enterprise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04

Mills brought a reputation over from
the House, and sustained it well in the
Senate.
But the development from Coke and
Maxey to Culberson and Bailey marks .
great advance both in the matter OF
ability and influence. Texas, indeed, stands
higher in the Senate today than ever
before in her history. Mr.. Culberson Is
the leader of the minority, presides over
the party caucus, and is prominent In all
Of the important debates in the chamber.
Mr.. Bailey is easily the best speaker on
the democratic side. and never rises after
giving notice without facing large audi
ence. Genuine interest attaches to what
ever he contributes to discussion. whether
the subject is partisan or constitutional.
He is equally facile in pounding the
opposition, or expounding the great char
ter of our national existence. And, with
the exception of Mr.. Lodge, he Is prob
ably the most widely read man In gen
eral political history in the whole body.
These are young men. as men in poll
tics are reckoned. Mr.. Culberson is fifty
four, Mr.. Bailey forty-six. Does Texas
hold their superiors for work In the
Senate? They have mastered 1t. and
gone to the top in a comparatively short
time Mr. Culberson entered the chamber
in 1890, Mr.. Bailey two years later.
Neither tarried in the back row for his
beard to grow. but both struck into the
engagement at once. ana are today at
the head Of the procession.
Mr.. Culberson is a man Of balance, as
was shown several years ago when Wall
street tried to coax him into a warfare
on Mr. Bryan. He read eulogies Of him.
self that would have made a demigod
gasp, but read them between the lines,
saw the game, and refused to lend HIM
self to the purposes of his too artful
fiatterers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04
Grounding Of the Prairie.
rom the Philadelphia Ledger

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Although the inevitable publicity given
to the rnishap to the cruiser Prairie.
which stuck It's nose in the mud at the
side Of the channel while on its way to
sea Thursday. will he made use of by
to magnify the physical difficulties in
the way Of the expansion OF its com
merce. such use Of the incident will
be so transparently unfair az to nullify
the damage it may effect. Were the
channel Of the Delaware three times as
deep as It is, there would be but one way
to avoid such accidents. and that ID the
obvious one Of keeping to the channel.
The Prairie is not a deep-draught vessel.
as modern vessels 60, and there has been
no time within the last thirty years when
1t might not have been taken up and
down the river with perfect safety. If
II was out Of the channel. which In nine
ty-nine times out Of q hundred 10 found
to be the case With vessels aground In
the Delaware. the blame must be laid
elsewhere than on the channel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04
The Morrill, Acts Amendment.

Senator Galiinger's expression or CONN.,
dance IN the success of the pending bill
amending the Morrill, acts to give the
District the benefit Of federal aid In agri-
cultural and industrial education. printed
in The Star last evening, is gratifying 10
+ho.a who are enlisted in the EFFORT TO
correct the injustice Of years by securing
tho same status for the District that mas
been accorded to the states and terrific
ries In this respect The fact that the
senate passed a similar measure last
March may be regarded as virtual assul-
ance of action to the same enect at this
session. With Senator Gallingers inter
est In the proposition aroused to the point
indicated by his remarks success may
he regarded as assured. The chief ne
cessity for activity on the part OF the
Washingtonians who are Interested III
this cause therefore, lies In the directlon
Of persuadins the House of Representa-
tives not only that 1t is due to the DIS
trict as q measure Of justice to pass thls
hill. but that the appropriation winch IL
will involve will be of public benefit.
It Is a remarkable spectacle thus pre-
sented. the very seat Of government the
oneticuIar charge Of Congress, the only
Territory in the United States denied
the advantages of an educationai
bounty originally planned for the bene-
At of all the people. AS an ao-
strsct proposition there should be no
hesitency on the part Of Congress to
correct the error Of years standing ana
amend the Morrill, acts to bring the Dls-
trict tardily under the operations ana
within the beneficial scope Of the system
Of educational endowments. With par
ticuIar reference to the conditions today,
there Is the best reason conceivable Tor
complying with the request OF the DIS
trtct. An institution Of the highest stand
ing meets all the requirements OF the
statutes as the agency through which the
purpose Of the Morrill, acts may be ef-
fected. 1t Is non-denominational and it Is
equipped for the precise work contem-
plated.
This legislation will go far toward MAX
Ing Washington more definitely than
ever a national educational center, an OBJ
ject which should stimulate the interest
Of Congress In this pending proposition
Inasmuch as 1t IL the avowed policy OF
the government to develop the District
of Columbia as q non-industrial city, in
order to maintain 1t on dignified plane
Of municipal efficiency and comfort. 1t 10
a logical corollaTy that the steadfast
purpose should be to center here all In
telleetual forces which make for the ideal
capital community. The recognition Of
the educational advantages of the city
effected through the passage Of the pend
ing amendment will be a distinct step
toward this end.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04
The Bafaed Cynic.

Regarding this telepathy
And all that sort OF thing,
It doesn't much appeal to me
In summer. fall OF spring.
But when the early snownakes fly
The same old thoughts, l ind.
Although to keep them of I try,
Are getting on my mind.
I say, "A holidays a sell;
I'll treat 1t with disdain.''
But Just the same I can't compel
Ny thoughts to keep that vein.
The old-time melodies will ring
Unbidden In my ear,
And voices from afar will sing
The songs Of Christmas cheer.
I hear the laugh OF childish glee
And see the lights that CLEAN,
And my opinions uttered free
OF small Importance seem.
I'm hypnotized, as make out
My early shopping list.
Old Santa Claus beyond a doubt
Is a telepathist!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04
Texas and the Senate.

There Is something surprising In the
criticism OF Mr.. Culberson that comes
rom Texas. He is charged with run
ling away from public questions at
rome. Such Is not his record in Wash
ngton. He stands up In the Senate
,retty well. and makes a good figure
" party man alert and in earnest
There has been much showing Of hands
here in the past few years. and his
rave been on view as often and as
slainIy as those Of any Of his associates
so symptom of the dodser has been
manifested by him in this latitude.
Texas stands high In the Senate today.
Ter seats In that body have been well
illsd for many years. Coke and Maxey
we're good men, though neither was
howy or particularly influential. Judge
fsagan commanded attention. but more
~ reason Of his long and distinguished
areer in politics. than because of his
sctjvify as a senator. Mr.. Chiffon was
ciesn man Of force, though too cold
nj reserved even for the Senate. MI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04
Russia and America.

number of eminent Americans, some
in high Office. cabled the Russian premier
the other day bespeaking "a fair trial.
open and public, in accordance with the
time honored principles of justice in all
nations for two distinguished Russian
prisoners on the eve OF being brought to
the bar in that country on political
charges. 1t was worthy appeal. al
will have weight with the Russian au-
thorities.
The same day on which this news ap-
peared the wires carried the story of the
burning at the stake in Georgia Of ne
gro man who, in pistol duel. had shot
white man. The white man was not
killed, but a mob assembled, prepared the
negro for torture and did torture him by
fire to death. It was explained, in part
justification of the mob's work. that the
negro. in his Office Of preacher to his race
in that neighborhood, had been incen-
diary In his utterances, and the cause OF
bad feeling between blacks and whites.
This story will not reach the Russian
premier. It will not carry that far. 1t
has aroused only a languid interest here at
home But let US suppose M. Stolypin
Informed Of the facts and then inditing
respondents:
Gentlemen: have the honor to ac-
knowledge the receipt Of your cable ex-
pressing solicitude for two Russian pr1s-
oners soon to go on trial on political
charges. You ask that the proceedings
be conducted in accordance with the time
honored principles Of justice in all ma
lions. Scarcely had finished reading
your favor than I was informed that a
human being in one Of the oldest states
Of your Union-Georgia, think. is the
name-had but the day before been burn
ed at the stake In public by a mob Of in
furiated citizens. Are you citizens Of that
commonwealth? Or, IL not, have you any
influence with the authorities there? In
either case may I respectfully ask you to
exert yourselves in behalf OF law and
order in Georgia? Civilization, like char
ity. begins at home. Our conditions in
Russia have been disturbed for some
time. but We have been trying to improve
them. In America you have enjoyed over
a hundred years Of popular rule. Your
body polite IL thoroughly organized. You
have courts, and officers to enforce their
writs. What. therefore, explains such q
horror as comes to me from your shores?
We have some severe forms Of punish
ment in Russia, but nothing approaching
torture and death by fire at the stake,
and beg Of you. In the name of justice
and humanity. to bring your country In
this matter within the pale of civiliza-
tom"
What would be the reply to Mr. Stoly-
pin? promise to put our own house in
order before calling attention again to
the condition of hts?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04
New Novels.

New Novels.
The Lilac Girl. R By Ralph .I Henry
pretty romance by the author of Holly"
and 1.-The girl" meet Ia an unconven-
tional way, through an accident to the
train on which they are travelling. IL
lustrated in oolor by Clarence 81 60
Little Sister Snow. BY BY Frances rss Lit Lit.
story of a Japanese girl. by the author
Of The Lady Of the Decoration" Illus
trated in color by Genjiro Sr.co
hataoka. ".....e.. ...:.
The Land of the Blue Flower.
guise Of charming story q profound
piece in color by 8. de Ivanow-. Sr IN
Ski. ...............-....
A Maid and Man. b by Ethel Smith Fan'
Illustrated in color by Weber Sr.so
The Florentine Frame. BY BY . Eliza Eliza
An intellectual intimacy between an
elderly professors wife and a young
instructor ripens into a romantic at
lection which has strange out g,
come. %A'AC
Pe11a Donna BY Robert Hichens--a
A@i'" ~ strong novel. the scenes
of which are laid In Egypt and the des-
ert. A contest between Materialism and
Idealism. between a man who loves the
soul and a woman who adores err.
the BODY. -O
The Lords of High Decision.
By Meredith Nicholson: romance Of
Pittshure today: the plot Is intense. the
movement direct and dramatic; e,-r
four illustrations by A. I. Keller. pI.io
The Man in the Corner. BY By. s Baron
a story of series of mysterious SrYr
crimes sliIlfuliy solved. ............ ~''Ao
The Hungry Heart. h Sy p eSii1,e Gra |.
wife's difficulties when she tries to be
something to her busy husband ey
besides his housekeeper....... FA'Ao
The Cjue. BY Carolyn Wells; cry
III S detective story. pill
Mr.. Justice Raffles. NUM- Sy r. W. ~ a9r 3
Rafies stories. with a love AFFAIR SI.Is
lntefWOVeu..
Main door. Tenth st.
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Fnoriart Flowers
AS Xmas Gifts.

~ HESE have the appear
4 ance of the natural flower
~ and last much longer.
Particularly desirable for
table decorations; also for cor
sage bouquets, etc.
Violet Bouquets, $1.5o each.
Bouquets, violets and orchids,
$3.50 each.
Bouquets, violets and garde-
MAS, $3.50 each.
Bouquets, lily of the valley and
orchids, $500 each.
Gardenias, $I.25 each.
Gardenias, bouquets of three,
$2.25 each.
American Beauty Roses, $I.75
each.
Bouquets, heliotrope, rose and
lily of the valley, $4.25 each.
Bouquets, two orchids, $2.oo
each.
Main floor Eleventh ST.
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E1In esdsr % avoid dslays on account
q psssonsl absence letters 20 11
0EA1 should not b Addressed to any
Individual connected With the omos' oue
slnply 70 3XD star, or to the 1dasosass
o. Dss1uAss Dspartu. sut. ACCORDING 70
te1or Or yuSpoas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04

There were few misguided people
who thought that the appointment of
Mr.. Loeb to his present position was an
effort to land him in a sinecure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04

There is no. reason why a novelist
should be advertised because of q disin-
clination to live in Chicago when so
many other people feel the same way
about it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04

Another quiet divorce IL on the way
in New York circles Of wealth. The
Aston Endorsement is calculated to make
the silent separation fashionable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04

A bread trust, concerning which New
York Is apprehensive. is said to have
been organised In the west. Those old
stories about the commercial tyranny
of the east appear to be passing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04

A statement from Roosevelt that he ex-
pected a great deal from Congress would
have been construed by many people as
more or less in the nature of a threat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04

Missouris two-hour-sermon advocate
is inclined to be liberal in one Of the
few instances when the ultimate con-
sumner is willing to take short measure
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04

THAT young man is one of the greatest
foot ball players in the country
Don't believe it." said the contra
dictory person. II never saw n.Im walk.
ing On crutches."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04

People are too much in the habit OF
blaming the trusts for all kinds Of hard
luck to pay much attention to trusts In
these enlightened days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04
The Message.

From the Springfield Republican.
The astounding report comes from
Washington that Mr.. Taft has written his
days. If this be true. Il may be that
the people will be able TO read IL within
two hours instead Of two weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04

Reports OF quarrels between Evelyn
and Harry Thaw show that they are at
least on speaking terms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04

1t was necessary to make Zelaya I'M
derstand that there are occasions when
a soft-answer policy must be suspended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04

The doubt as to DIR. Cooks where
abouts leads to a fear that he has been
careless about taking witnesses with
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04

John Early appears to have evolved q
rather elaborate system for letting
other people do the worrying.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04

For a while the Chinese tongs have
managed to give the italian BLACK
Hand suspects a vacation in homicidal
interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04

what Uncle Joe Cannon says about
he insurgents is a plenty: and yet only
small fraction of what he thinks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04

When Mr.. Cannon says he feels like
colt" 1t should be warning to thu.
kickers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04

Honesty" said Uncle Eben, don't
allus seem to bring de quickest profits.
but it's de onlies' way to build up a
stiddy trade
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And the Passenger Paid It.

What was the outcome Of your argu-
ment with the cabman who overcharGed
your"
HE charged me % more for the time
I took up arguing with him.
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SHOOTING STARS.
BIZ PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Sincere Sympathy.

THE artists models in Paris have
struck for higher wages"
II don't blame EN- answered Mrs.
McGudley. THE pictures prove that the
poor things aren't paid enough to buy
clothes
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Black Dress Patterns.

1Uk\ ONDAY shall have display broad variety of ma
XN terials specially selected for the holiday trade
X uV They include cheviots mohars batlstes hen
riettas, abatross prunelas, briantnes, clians ETC.
These will be cut any dress length DESIRED neatly folded and
boxed, ready for presentation.
At SOC the Yard.
Atwood Storm Serge. Atwood Chals.
Atwood Nuns Yelling All-woo Batse
Atwood Abatross Atwood Chevot
Mohar Brliantne, Mohair Sclian
At 75c the Yard.
All-wool Storm Serge. Atwood Panama.
Atwood Cheviot. Mohair Brilantine.
Atwood Henrietta. Mohair Sicilian.
All-wool Baste Atwood Cloth.
Atwood Albatross Atwood Surah Serge.
At S1.OO the Yard.
Atwood Storm Serge. Atwood Chevot
Atwood French Serge. Atwood Diagonal.
Atwood Crepe de Chine Atwood Taffeta.
All-wool Henrietta Atwood Wolfe.
Atwood Batste Mohair Briiantne.
Atwood Prunela. Mohair Scian
At Sl.25 the Yard.
All-wool Henrietta Atwood Storm Serge "a
Sik-warp Henrietta. Atwood Cheviot
Sik-warp Lansdowne Atwood French Serge
A1l-wool Tafeta. Atwood Prunella.
Atwood Panama. Silk-and-wool Crepe de Paris
Atwood Diagonal. Mohair Brlliantine
At $3.50 the Yard.
All-woo Storm Serge. Silk-warp Henrietta.
All-wool Diagonal. Atwood Prunela
All-wool Unfinished Worsted Atwood Broadcloth
All-woo (French) Cheviot. A1-wool Wolfe. -
Priestleys Tussah Royal. Atwood Venetian. -
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Safe Store for Xmas Shopping.

@ Sh
uf> taaIm
hppt
~ tn mo m
fG~uy s spss %
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The Congressional Serial.

The Records page ere long wen see
Discussing many text.
The outcome always seems to be
Continued in our next" a"
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Cotton Dress Patterns.

TlW1 HAVE just secured and placed sale number
NtN Ill of the spring of Dress Fabrics which
WY ordered for the holidays these have been added
the already very attractive assortment and if intend
ed for Xmas gifts will be desired
cured by holiday bands ready for presentation
Included
Spring of 1910 Base Lawns Spring of 1910 Japonika Silk
121sc yard. 38c yard
e,r;n IS ,o,o psrc,,es ,,c Spring of 1910 Silk Madras
upp-d - 191 s' A-/-S soc yard.
'" Spring of 1910 Herringbone
Spring of 1910 Bates Seer Silk Sc yard
suckers I21zc yard. New Silk Striped Popin 3oc
Spring of 1910 Ginghams 15c y W 1,:, c
yard. iiin'diayd Co'h' @9c q
Spring of 1910 Tussah Silk 45c New Costume Cloth 2oc
yard. t4,. yard.
Also and attractive designs Feecedown suitable for
wrappers kmonos dressing sacqus robes 2c ward
dourG
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Xmas Dress Patterns.
Circassian Walnut Furniture.

~ PECIAI attention is directed line of Circasan
VA Walnut Furniture consisting of very handsome pieces
~ carved by hand rich designs of the Louis XIV and XVI
period styles, and rich handsome brocades for covering
This beautiful
sections and put together woroom Some of
handcaned others have upholstered
be finished white enamel gold leaf
any of the various tints. Included
Side Chairs $1,000 to S25OO.
Armchairs, $500 to $4,000.
Easy Chairs, $3.50 to 10000.
Sofas, $4,000 to S6O.O0.
Piano Stools, $3.50 to $1,000.
Tables, S21.5O to $4,000.
Fire Screens, $4,000.
Foot Stools, $3.50 and $500.
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Silk Petticoats

Fourth floor, G ct.