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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-22
Activity of the Customs.

From the New York Times.
The smile and the handshake, accord
ing to one Of the customs !. officers, are
no longer eficacious on the ocean steam
ship piers The activity of the custom
house is alarming to people who habitu-
ally bring over dutiahe goods when they
return from travel in Europe. Already
in mid-July when, according to the
cable dispatches, American tourists are
still crowding all the European capitals,
folks who have been caught in the act
Of smuggling jewelry and wearing APP
parel are so conspicuous in the news OF
the day that the prospective happenings
on the piers when the tide of homeWard
travel sets in are looked forward to with
uncommon interest. However, anybody
caught smuggling is in the position of
one caught bluffing at poker. lie has
nobody to blame but himself. The laws
are clear. and that laws should be
Obeyed, and can only be broken at the
risk of punishment, everybody who buys
clothing and trinkets in foreign shops
knows perfectly we'll.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-22
Friday Bargain Inn
Bows MASH Suits.

A lot Of Boys Russian and
Sailor Blouse Wash Suits, in
plain white and neat fancy eff
fects; sizes 21a to II.
SI.O5 each.
Were $2.o5, $3.o5. $3.50 and $500
Also a lot of Boys Pajamas,
Of blue and white madras and
pretty striped and figured ef-
fects, made in the popular mill
tary style and finished with frogs
and pearl buttons; sizes 4 to y.
Special price, S5c a suit.
Were SI.oo, $I.25 and $I.5o.
And these remnants:
; Boys Wash Coat Suits, with knickerbocker
trousers; sizes to II. Reduced from $37j to
81 so each.
IS Boys lightweight Cloth SHIFTS; sizes s to
II. Reduced from $500 and $3.50 to $3.50 each.
BOYS Cloth Suits. in neat fancy effects;
sizes 10. II, IA. Is and 16. Reduced from $1,000
and S110U to 81. ID each.
A lot of Boys Separate knickerbocker Trou-
sers sizes TO IL. Reduced from $1.25 and
$1.5O to zoe pair.
Third floor, 10th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-22
W0rmern's Waist Dent,

6 Chiffon Taneta Waists. tailored STYLE n
whit" and navy blue. long lego mutton sleeves.
Reduced from $500 10 S..a5 each.
Fine White Messalinc Satin Waist bodice
and high collar cabpratcly trimmed with fine
German valencienucs lac" and handmade French
knots; shIrred D,ousIuetaire long sleeves; size
3s Reduced from $3.50 to $500.
j Heavy White Net Waist. bodice and long
sleeves deliberately trimmed with soutache braid
and eluuy lace; size IS: slightly sciled. re
Burnt Rose Messaline Satin Waist all.ovcr
tucked effect. with tucked long sleeves. Re-
Fine Batistc Shirt Waist. all-over tucked
enect; yoke and collar of handmade Irish
size "a. Reduced from $1,000 to $3.50.
Fine Batlstc Shirt Waists. hand-emlroidered
and trimmed with cuny and German valcn-
cienncs lace insertion aud tucks; long sleeves
trimmed to match; fasten in back; sizes "a and
&C. Reduced from $1,000 to $3.50 each.
? Fine Batste Shirt Waists. front. rack AMI
sleeves deliberately trimmed with fine tucks and
German valenciennes Insertion; long sleeves
fasten in back: sizes "a and 50. Reduced from
$500 to $3.50 each.
\ lot of Shirt Waists. in lingerie and tailored
effects. mussed and soiIed from display, ole red
at greatly reduced prices.
Third floor 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-22
The Funny Story.

The maj who tells tales on the vaudeville
stage
Claims respect for his chosen vocation
And the wag of the banquet may help to
assuage
Regrets for mild dissipation.
But there's ono volunteer in the raconteur
ranks
Whose voice like dagger goes through
one;
When he saily intrudes with his humor-
Gus pranks
And cackles and says, Here's new
one!'
No matter how busy and warm be the
No matter how swift may be nearing
The hour when from work you would
fain get away
To the ball park to help out the cheer
ing,
With confident manner he adds to the
gloom
OF YOUR mood, which at best is blue
one,
When he smiles like sunf1ower III
radiant bloom
And cackles and says, Here's new
one.
oh, shades OF the past that come hover
ing round
AS he tells that dear, moss-covered
story;
What sweet recollections mid sadness
profound
OF youth with its light-heartcd glory!
.IIa, ha.' you exclaim i'll perfunctory
Slee.
For YOU know he's man to pursue
one
With persistency grim till "the point
you can see
When he cacklcs and says, Here's a
new onep'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-22
More Open Air.
rom the Philadelphia Press.

From the Philadelphia Press.
No summer has probably seen more
men, women and children in the open
air than this season. The tuberculosis
agitation has taught the world the value
and use of fresh air. Camping in tents
is more frequent. Seaside and riverside
are dotted with them. Porches and roofs
are being floored and provided with light
awnings for sleeping places. The best
planned bungalows have roof gardens,
with and without awnings. used by day
and by night instead of room. This is
a great national change. 1t suits our
climate. For four months-May to Octo-
ber-rainy days and nights are few. and
it is possible to live and to sleep i'm the
open air. 1t is the secret of health. 1t
was one of the practices that brought
Edward Everett Hale his green old age,
that he habitually worked, us far as
possible. III the open air.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-22
The Public Service Handicap.

If the Senate will accept an amendment
which is proposed to the urgent def
cheney bill. providing for the filling of
the census Office roll without reference To
the absurd apportionment law, not only
will the government service be benefited
but justice will be done to those resi-
dents of the District of Columbia who are
fully capable of performing the required
work. but who under the statutes are de-
barred from employment. The director
of the census has stated the case in a
letter which shows the difficulties in the
way OF securing efficient workers with
strict reference to the division of patron
age. His arguments in this matter should
prevail.
As The Star has had frequent occasion
10 observe of late, the apportionmcnt of
offices law works injustice equally upon
the government and the large class of
citizens of whose competence to discharge
public service duties there i no possible
question. 1t is impossible to avoid the
s.nciusion that as long as this system OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-22
The Income Tax.

In declining to call the Indiana ieeis-
lature in extra session to deal with the
income tax question Gov. Marshall says:
Under tho constitution | have no au-
thorty to call special session for any
specific purpose. the constitution proVld-
ing merely that I may call special ses-
sion. Ii | could call the assembly 10 con-
slider only the ratification. ! might issue
call. but since under the constitution
the assembly could remain III session for
" days and work on any measure that
might he introduced. even to the detrl-
ment of business and the disturbance of
Industrial conditions. | do not wish to
subject tho state TO the effects which
might readily come
The suggestion of haste came from Mr..
Bryan. Wherever possible. he wants the
matter taken UP at once and disposed OF.
lie is = good deal on the Roosevelt Or
der. lie drives hard. He not only be-
licves in making hay while the sun
shines. but would have the sun shine
twenty-four hours running.
AR. Bryan sees something for himself
in this issue. He claims it as his own.
and desires to use it If possible three
wears from now. Hence his desire that
in all tho states controlled by his party
action be taken at the earliest day.
There ought to he nothing resembling
question is of the first Importance and
moreover il new. When Congress as
scmbled there was no idea that the qucs-
ton Of income tax would take its
present shape And that shape has
grown out of an unexpected congress
sional difficulty If the Senate finance
committee had accepted and recommend
cd the material features of the House
I1i nnI, s~,Ixo
tho income tax would probably have
found its champions principally among
the democrats, and that would not have
been effective.
It was not only after Mr. Aldrich and
his friends had alienated the downward
revisionists of the Senate by recastins the
House bill in the image of prohibitive
tariff that means for raising revenue other
than from customs took AN acute form
and brought the President into the field
an adjuster. 4 shift of position was
then made from the inheritance tax to
the corporation tax, and the proposition
for an expression of the states on an
income tax was thrown in for good
measure.
The campaign proper is but opening.
and il should ne fair and thorough 1t
may be. as some believe, that the income
fax will prove stronger with the country
than the corporation tax: that three
fourths of the states will indorse the
taxing of incomes, and that when that is
done the income tax will take the place
of the corporation tax and become per-
manent feature of our revenue system.
Eut let the sentiment of the people be
taken deliberately and in order, and
nowhere with the view simply of aiding
Mr.. Bryan's presidential aspirations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-22
Friday Bargain i'm
Irish Linen POmlir1.

We offer the remainder Of a
large lot of Irish Linen Poplin
at about half price for clearance ):
shown in neat striped effects of
lavender, white, blue, green, etc,
Fl inches wide.
Special price, I5c yard
Regular price, zoe.
27-inch Natural Color Linen-all pure
fax.
Special price. I5c yard.
go yards Colored Embroidered Dotted
Swiss. very sheer and fine.
soc yard. Was 75c and 85c.
$50 yards 4n-inch French Plumetis-
navy blue and brown-embroidered in
self-colored dots.
soc yard. Value, $I.oo.
% dozen Pure Irish Damask NAPKINS,
IS size; odd designs.
$2.oo dozen. Were $3.50.
And these remnants:
s Linen Table Cloths. 2isx.,. yards. Reduced
from $500 to 500 each.
. Fine Hand-loom Damask Table Cloths
2x2Ea yards. slightly damaged. Reduced from
$l3.OO and $3.50 to $500 each.
Second floor. Eleventh street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-22
Friday Bargain inn
Childrenn's MUSLIN
Drawers

\ lot Of Children's Muslin
Drawers, made large and roomy
and trimmed with tucks and ruff
flc of fine embroidery,
Special price, CSC pair.
And these remnants:
Childrcn's I.cghorn Straw Hat. trimmed with
large bow of blue ribbon. Reduced from 500
to $1.5o
Chldrens White Piquc Hat. embroidered
crown and scalloped briIn. Reduced from $3.::5
to $50.
Childrens Bonnet. of lace tucks and inser-
ton. trimmed with silk mousseline and finished
with ruffies of lace and ribbon ties. Reduced
from 81 30 to $500.
Children's White Pique Coats. double
Insertion. finished with pearl buttons Reduced
from $a.15 to So 90 each
Third foor. L st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-22

distribution is maintained the civil serv-
ice will still partake of the nature of the
old-time patronage spoils. The ideal
merit system consists in throwing open
the lists to all corners. to be tested by a
fair process of examination. the govern
ment taking the most competent of all
who score a certain average of accu-
racy in meeting the applied tests. Under
the present conditions the drawing of
geographical lines between groups of eli
gibles initiates seriously against some of
the most efficient candidates for employ
nfent and at the same time narrows the
range of administrative selection. often
to the serious disadvantage of the serv
ice
No possible practical advantage is to
be derived from distributing the public
offices of a minor grade among the citi-
zens of the states in proportion to popu-
lation. A bureau filled with clerks who
represent dozen or twenty common
wealths of the Union is no better served
for that reason than one in which all the
workers are from one of the states or
from the District of Columbia. No sub
stantial argument has ever been advanced
in defense of this process of public APP
pointment Reduced to the last analysis
the reasons for maintaining the appor-
tionment system concentrate in the single
proposition of giving the people of all sec
tons "a chance which means nothing
else than division of perquisites and
patronage among those who having
passed the eligibility examinations, are
able to bring the most effective influence
to bear upon the appointing powers
Just WHY there should be virtue in a
system which excludes from service in the
government the residents of the city
chosen as the seat Of that government is
a matter for wonder. If the Senate is
disposed To do the right thing by the pub
lie service. to insure the organization of
an effective census force, IT will adopt
the amendment which Is proposed,
whether or not it later follows up this
wise proceeding with the absolute repeal
of the apportionment Of offices law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-22
The Tariff and Next Year.

1t may be mentioned again that the re-
publicans have arranged their program
we'll as respects the formal judgment of
the country on their tariff bill. Not until
November of next year will the votes be
cast. Nearly sixteen months will sepa-
rate the enactment of the new law and
the verdict on it. Herein we find the wis
dom of the extra session.
In 1890 the republicans were obliged to
go to the polls within few weeks after
the enactment of the Mckinley law The
democrats had purposely protracted the
session in order to reap the advantage of
the discomfort which debate on the re-
vision had produced in republican circles.
There were so-called radical revisionists
and conservative revisionists then, as
now. and a big row had been kicked up.
Before matters had sine to quiet down
the vote was taken and the new law con-
demned.
Four years later the democrats suffered
from a like cause. In less than three
months after the German Wilson bill be-
came a law the congressional elections
took place and the republicans swept the
country. Not only did the republicans
attack the new law, but there was abun-
udHt utInoCTdtic ceTSuTe OF II. Mr.. CleVe.
land had withheld his signature on the
allegation that perfidy and dishonor at
tached to the measure. The democratic
campaign was listless to degree
Having carried the election in 1896 on
the tariff as opposed to the silver issue,
the republicans, advised by their OK
perience in 1880 and the experience of the
democrats In 1894. took up revision shortly
after Mr.. Mckinley's Inauguration, and
on the oath of the following July the new
law, the Dingley law, was signed. That
gave them sixteen months in which to
work for approval at the polls: and the
excellence of the law in action made their
task easy. BY November. 1893, the peo-
pie had discovered that the new law was
all that its authors had claimed for it,
We shall hear some tariff discussion in
Congress next winter and spring. If the
new law works well the republicans will
call attention to the fact and felicitate
themselves accordingly. If the beginning
is unpromising and the law shows need
of strengthening, the democrats will utilize
the subject for campaign purposes. But
the present revision will stand in the
main, and afford the basis for the con-
gressional campaign of November, 1910
If the republicans win, it will be impOssi-
BILE for the democrats to make their cam
paign of 1912 on the tariff If the demo-
Gratis win, the tariff may be the only issue
In the next presidential contest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-22
WOraem's Suit Dept.

; Mirage SILK Three piece Coat Sui.s: yoke
and collar Of tucked net semi fitting cras ada
two-button style: sizes :s6 and 40 Reduced
from $500 to $500 each.
l Pink Ramie Coat Suit: semi-fitting coat. with
white collar and cuffs: pane-front skirt; size
30. Reduced from $500 To $3.50.
/ Oyster White Linen Coat Suit deliberately
braided with material; size "a. Reduced
from $3.50 to $l5.OO
2 Three piece Rajah Coat Suits. in tan and
blue; princess dress has bodice and sleeves II
net: semi-fittng coats: sizes sc aud IS. Re-
duced from $50. 90 10 $500
l White Serge Coat Suit. slightly soilcd; size
10. Reduced from SIS 90 to x1500.
] Rose-coiored Fancy Serge Cont SUR. strictly
tailored style; coat lined with self colored satin
gored skirt; size SO. Reduced from $500 L,
S25. 90.
l Blue French Linen Coat Shit handsomely
aided; size So Reduced from So. so to ST. So
1 Blue Ramie Coat Suit, trimmed with frogs
Of blue braid: en-gored skirt; size &C. Re.
duced from $500 10 $3.50.
Third floor q st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-22
Chir1a Department.

1 Pink Decorated Haviland China Soup Tureen
Reduced from $500 to $1.50.
. Imported Decorated China Celery Dishes.
slightly imperfect. Reduced from $1.00 to 35c
each.
/ Richly Decora ted French China Cracker Jar.
Reduced from $500 to 81 IS.
1 Pink Decorated Haviland China Sauce Boat
slightly damaged. Reduced from S2.25 to 81 90
White Porcelain Covered Dishes. Reduced
from CSC to S5c each.
= Gold Decorated Austrian China Meat Dishes
Reduced from $500 to 9Oc each.
Decorated Porcelain Water Pitchers, Re-
duced from 25c to l5c each.
8 Large Stems. imperfect. Reduced from 75c
to 3Jc each.
I Decorated Haviland China Chop Plate. Re-
duced from $3.50 to 81. Is.
Il Imported Decorated China Sauce Dishes.
Reduced from o5c To lac each.
10 Decorated HayilaDd China Soup Plates Re-
duccd from 15c 10 35c each.
Large Decorated Punch Bowl Reduced from
SITS to 100.
Fifth floor G street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-22
COiored Dress Goods Dept

yds. 54-inch Wistaria- and-Gray Striped
Wolfe, with silk border. Reduced from $1,000 to
$500 per pee.
yds. 54-inch Light-and- Dark Gray Striped
Wolfe. with silk border. Reduced from 5000 to
$500 for pee.
yds. 46-inch Tan Pckn Striped Wolfe. Re-
duccd from $14.00 To $500 for pee
yds 46-inch Navy Fekin Striped Wolfe. Re-
duced from Sl4.OU to $500 for pee.
g.. yds. 4-incl Tan Novelty Suitins. Reduced
from S9. 10 to $500 for pee.
tx y'ls 4S-inch Novelty Chcviof. Reduced
from S15.5O TO $1,000 for nee.
yds- 4S-inclI Tan Novelty Chcviot. Reduced
from $1,000 10 $500 for I.ce.
AS yds 42-inch Rluc-aud Green Plaid Chcviot.
Reduced from 81 SIS to 80 for pee.
BIS yds. 42nch Rctl-and- Black Plaid Chcviot.
Reduced from $,.13 10 $50 fur pee.
Second dour, L; street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-22
Friday Bargain inn
Sewing Machines

We offer a lot of STERLING
Sewing Machines; made by one
Of the best manufacturers in this
country, in an attractive drop
head style; full ball-bearing, easy
to treadle: practically noiseless,
complete with full set of Griest
nickel-steel attachments, and un-
reservedly guaranteed for &c
years, at the
Special price, $500 each.
Second floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-22
Captains of Industry.

Our greatest captains of industry are
all optimistic. Before leaving for Eu-
rope i. H. Hartman, in general sur
vey of business conditions. predicted
excellent times. James j. Hill calls
attention to the crop prospects, and
bases an opinion on them that business
will soon be as good as ever. Yester-
day j. Pierpont Morgan returned home
from q stay abroad, during which he
looked into matters of business both in
England and on the continent, and he
sees prosperity for America. Surely
such men are able to appraise the sit
uation, and their words should hearten
US ALL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-22
Furniture Department.

/ Chartered OAK China Closet, swell 'front.'
carved griffns top Of column Reduced from
ST.. 90 S2l.ju. -
/ CHARTERED oak Buffet. with long mirror
linen drawer 1T bottom. Reduced from $500
to $34. rs.
Mahogany Serving Table. two drawers aud
shelf Reduced from $500 10 Sls.33.
Weatbered Oak Buffet. dull metal trimmings
Reduced from $4,000 IA x22..0
1 Solid Mahogany Chifoner, with five long
md two short drawers. Reduced FROM Ss5 ,a
!; Chartered Oak Dining Chairs. with Senuin.
leather seats and claw feet. Reduced frpu,
81 ~ 10 81 a. each.
! Mahogany finish Armchair. with zane scat:
sui,ahI. for hall or dining room. Reduced frou
IS ~ to 81. 80.
Sixth floor, q Il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-22

20 pairs Mems Summer Carriers. In black.
white and fancy colors. Reduced from Doc and
5or to DC pair.
Is pairs Mems Fancy Cotton Hose: sizes 9Is,
10 and 10ia. Reduced from 25c to 12L, pair.
II Mems All-linen Hsndkerchiefs white with
colored borders. Reduced from SOC to :; for soc.
a lot OF Mons Belts. in black. tan and gray.
with black. nickel and brass buckles: size 50
10 and $500 to soc, G9c and $1.OO each,
50 Mems Fancy silk -Four Hand Ties. me-
Doe each.
40 pieces Mems Colorcd and White Madras
Soisettc and Silk Madras Underwear: all sizes
in the lot. Reduced from $1.OO and $1.5O to 75c
Tcr garment.
- Mems Colorcd Nc:IiSe Shirts, coat stylc;
cuffs attached; sizes II. 14H, Is, 1o2 and 16h.
Reduced from 81. 30 to 500 each.
20 Mems Colorcd Madras Ncglige Shirts. coat
style; cuffs attached sizes H. 14l.. 15h, 16 and
16ie. Reduced from $500 to $500 each.
Main floor. L street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-22
Shoe Department.

II pairs Woinen'S Four-t.yeirt Gun Metal Cali
skin 0Nfords. bIclier cut. with welt sole AMI
Cuban heel: sizes fAa: SO and "a: and 6i-,'.
=, ~. ., and &C: =. ~, .: 0ia aud I'D. Re
duced from $500 10 Si.95 pair.
10 pairs Women's Two and Three Eyciet Tan
Calfskin oxford Ties. bucher cut, with Goodyear
welt sole and Cuban heel; sizes and 1AA: ::
and 3LaA 3 and :iaB; &c; 2ia aud I'D. Reduced
from $3.50 TO S1a5 pair.
4, nairs Women's Two-eyelet Canvas oxford
Ties. in pink blue and gray, with welt or turn
sole; slightly soed: sizes =. 4. Az. >, ga and
6B: 2l. ~. 4. Az. .. ~ aud &c. Reduced
from $500 to 81 90 pair.
Third door, Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-22
Friday Bargain i'm
Pillow Gases.

"a dozen pairs Linen-fnish
Pillow Cases; sizes 45x36 inches.
Especially desirable for the
summer home or cottage.
$I.5o a dozen. Value, $2.oo.
Also II pieces { II yards to the
piece English Longcloth, very
sheer and fine.
CSC piece. Value, Sis.
Second floor r ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-22
Mems HAT Department.

1 dozen Mems Straw Hats. trooper shape; sizes
I. rs and III. Reduced from $500 and $3.50
to Toe each
Il Mems Genuine Panama Hats; sizes CTS. Z.
a.. and rs. Reduced from $37J and $500 to
81. 15 each.
10 Mems White Duck Golf Caps lined with
silk sizes Ga, and III Reduced from $1.0O
to pc each.
20 Elton Caps. in white gray, red and black;
suitable for boys; sizes I'll. rs, 81, 61s and l.
! Reduced from soc to 2Jc each.
Main floor, st.
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Won1len's Skirt Dept.

3 Cream Serge Skirts, plain gored models IN.
isiied with buttons. Reduced from $1,000 Sill. -
ard SET To SS.75. 50. - and $1,000 each
{ Black and white Shepherds Plaid Skirts,
trimmed with bias folds aud black piping Re
duced from SEQ To- 81. each.
. 7-Sared BLACK Altman Wolfe Skirts trimmed
with silk fold. Reduced from $l1.Jv to SEQ
each.
Blue Panama skirts. plain c"red model .
! trimmed with folds of same material. Reduced
from xt.0b TO $40 each.
Third f,or. 81
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Sir Robert Hart.

The announcement that Sir Robert
Hart. who for many years has been in
spector general of Chinese customs. is to
resign his post is of great Importance
He has been absent from duty for a year
on account of poor health, and his physi-
clan advises against resumption of
work. Sir Robert has mastered the
Chinese situation thoroughly. and has
exercised more influence for the general