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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05

and will support one. For a time the
more timid of the population may hest
tate about the future. Some will seek
new homes at distance. But the great
majority will remain. They will try to
regain their fortunes, great or small,
where they lost them. Such is the dis
position of men under the spell of local
attachment. And in time their resolu-
ton will inspire others. and the new
day will present a new scene. Ruins OF
houses will disappear. and assures in the
earth will be closed. or lose their horror
by becoming familiar.
Look how people cling to the sides OF
VesuvNs or Etna. like children to a
mother. Look how troopers cling to the
bottoms along the courses of great
rivers, where overfiows are frequent and
disastrous. Danger often possesses the
elements of, attraction. Men have been de-
flying and conquering nature from the
outset. and will continue to do SO. Some
penalties have been severe. We shall
never be able to get harness on the
earthquake. but for all that we will con-
tinue to do business around where the
earthquake resides.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05

man. They are good things in a states
man, but alone they do not qualify n
man for important public business.
Mr.. Bryan's friends have been short of
an adequate reply He has had but small
chance to do more than talk. His expert
ence in Office has been confined to two
terms in the House, and while there he
participated in but one piece Of work.
and that was failure. He helped to
draw. and to pass through the House. the
Wilson tariff bill-a measure open to
many objections before Mr.. German and
his friends in the Senate turned it inside
cat. in fact. as they claimed. its de-
ficiencies made many changes in it abso-
lutely necessary. So that, in the way OF
deeds, Mr.. Bryan has but one thing to his
credit, and that is not creditable to him.
We need not consider the praise of his
admirers that some of the best things re-
Gently done by others were suggested by
him, and that with an opportunity he
would have done them better. There Is
little of value to support that. Mr. Bryan
has originated nothing. He has adopted
many things-free silver, government
ownership of railroads, the initiative and
referendum, and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
they have served only to weaken him be-
fore the people. Trust-busting was de-
cried before he came into national no.
tice, and what has been done to regulate
railroad traffic has not followed any lines
of his approval.
But now, in a limited way. Mr.. Bryan
has chance to show what there may
be in some of the policies he advocates.
The democratic triumph in Nebraska was
largely the result of his appeal. and those
who have come into Office are his friends.
Let him take them in hand, and let them
willingly submit to his guidance in their
administration of affairs. Then he may
expect to be judged by the fruits. II he
proves faithful and successful over few
things he may with some small grace ask
in 1912 to be set over many. But II he
fails In Nebraska, what warrant will exist
for the request that he be put at the head
of the affairs of the United States?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
The Good Resolvers.

Do not scoff At the man who started out
bravely on the hrst day of the new year
with a firm resolution to correct some
fault. eschew a favorite indulgence or
acquire new habit of helpfulness and
unselhshness, and who has failed to keen
on In the path of rectitude. There is no
Joke In the failure of one who has 4loped
TO prove strong enough to keep the leaf
turned down. Many Q tragedy is enacted
during these first few days of the year,
when the weaknesses develop anew and
good resolves are broken every hour
tragedies none the less because unac-
compahied BY what the world calls dis
aster. The man who, realizing tina,
strong drink Is his enemy, resolves to
cease using it and who yields to temp
tation Ito indulge very soon after trying
TO stop is to be sincerely pitied, not de-
rided. Yet he has acquired the merit of
having tried. In that he has conquered,
through his Acknowledgement Of the evil.
He Is better of in point of character
the time for a mans true friends to help
him keep his pledges, and a man who is
making the fight to strengthen himself
may easily discern which of those with
whom he associates are his friends and
which are his foes. There is little gen.
uine friendship in the conviviality which
jeets at good resolutions and taunts the
earnest seeker for freedom from a de-
moralizing habit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Bryan and Nebraska.

The Nebraska legislature meets to-
day. Both houses are controlled by
democrats. A democrat sits in the gov.
ernors chair. Democratic opportunit,
and responsibility. therefore, are com.
pitte. What will Mr.. Bryan and hi.
friends do TO justify the November re-
suit In the state?
In . dispatch from Lincoln this APP
pears:
OF chief interest in the way of lesis-
lation are the questions of a bank de-
post guarantee and county option
law. The majority members are d.
vided on both questions. particularly
on county option. On the bank deposit
guarantee bill. the advice OF w. ]. Bry.
an will probably be followed in draft
ine It's main provisions"
Mr.. Bryan has suffered from the
criticism Of being man OF words oniv.
what has he done? his opponents have
continually asked. Brilliant of speech
Yes. Attractive in manner? Yes.
Clean OF life? Yes. Patriotic? Yes.
But, it has been insisted, brilliapcy. and
personal charm. and correct life. and
patriotic iAstinets DO not make q states
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Playground Legislation.

From the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
Under an act of the Massachusetts leg
islature, cities and towns having popu-
lation Of 10000 or over are authorized
to vote on the question of providing pub
lie Fairgrounds and paying for them by
mourning Indebtedness beyond the munich
pal limit to an amount not exceeding one
half of l per cent Of the assessed valu-
alton. The act having been accepted by
popular vote, 1t becomes mandatory to
establish within specified time at least
one public playground, conveniently To-
Gated and of suitable size and equip
ment. and at least one other playground
for every additional 10000 of population
A number of cities have already voted
and in every case the law has been ac-
cepted with little or no opposition. The
people are manifestly alive to the very
great utility of the playground as q
means of improving the health of the
children and better fitting them for the
work of the schoolroom. Such provision
must be recognized by all thinking per.
sons as a basic educational requirement
The child must have room, means and op-
portunity to play or It's physical being
suffers and it's mental faculties are cor.
respondingly affected. AS well deny air
and space to the growing plant as deny
the same advantages. together with &C.
tive bodily exercise, tosgrowing boys and
girls
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
january Special Sale of
Oriental Rugs.

OIL connection with other January special sales
I'll offering of Oriental Rugs, carpet
wv decisive price reductions
These all handmade rugs-every a product of
the east-ncludng very pieces They strictly
perfect coong and designs rich and attractive and whether
bought for to add to collection the investment
will be very satisfactory
We mention the following:
10. 3x8. 7=ft. Muskabod-S75.OO. Was ST 1000.
lO.7x7.7=ft Amritzer-S9O.O0. Was S125.O0.
1O.5xS.7=ft. misunderstood. Was Sll5.O0
lO.6x7.8=ft Afghan-SlOO.OO. Was S115.0O.
I 9x12=ft. Antique Cashmere-Sl00.O0. Was SIPS.
l2xS.6=ft. Muskabod-S1OO.OO. Was S15OOO.
1 @xn2=ft Intia-S125.OO. Was S225.0O.
9xl2-ft. Amritzer-S15O.OO. Was S25OOO.
a3.2x@=ft. Amritzer-Sa5O.OO. Was S25O.OO.
l4xll=ft. Mal1af-Sl65OO. Was 100000.
14.2x1O.3=ft. MahaE-S175.00. Was S225.00.
lO.6x15=ft Amritzer-S175OO. Was S275.O0.
a2x@=ft. MahaE-S20O.OO. Was S250.OO.
13x@=ft. Kermanshah-S4OO.OO. Was S5OO.OO.
Fsurhhn IT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Might Schools.

| 1t is earnestly to be hoped that the
appropriations committee of the House
will give heed to the plea of the board
! of education for an increased appro-
priation for maintenance of night schools
| in this District These schools have been
of the utmost value in experimenting the
public educational system. They have az
forded school facilities for hundreds OF
people of all ages who have been DESTROYS
of improving themselves without losing
time from wage-earning labors. Last
year the schools were run. by an eco
nomical use Of funds, until some time In
April The appropriation, however, was
reduced in the current law, and 1t will be
impossible to keep the schools going later
than about the middle of February unless
Congress comes to the relief with an ap-
preparation OF Immediately available funds
to carry on the work until the end OF the
term.
The attendance this year has been
larger than ever before. Special classes
have been formed for the instruction Of
foreign children and adults who have re-
Gently come to this country and have
evinced desire to acquire a command of
English and to acquaint themselves with
American metnOOS III preparation IOF GU
izenship. In some degree, too, the oper-
alton of the child labor and compulsory
education laws has increased the attend
ance. Thus the spectacle is presented Of
the largest attendance upon the night
schools since they have been established
and with so small fund for their MAIN
tenance that it will be necessary to close
them earlier than ever before.
If the value of these night schools is
to be reckoned according to the numbers
who are benefited by them. surely the
appropriation for the current year should
be the largest on record, instead of the
smallest, and the course should run to
the end of the regular school year, in
stead of terminating in midwinter. Con-
gress cannot consistently continue to ap-
propriate for the night schools unless 1t
increases the allotment Of funds from
year to year in proportion to their sue
cessful operation and to the public de-
mand for them. On this basis the plea
of those who have urged upon the appro-
priations committee of the House an i'm
mediately available fund to continue the
schools until the spring should be granted
in generous terms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
To Canada by Circle.
. Buffalo News.

From the Buffalo News.
In fact and in a practical way the rela-
tons between the United States and Can
ada are so intimate and involve so many
questions of state that Canadians and
Americans alike find it irkson1e to have
to do business by way of London. and
many Canadian statesmen talk very free
ly of the time when they shall either be
completely Independent, SO as to deal d.
rectly with other countries about their
own affairs or that they will so arrange
their diplomatic intercourse as to have ii
quite as free as II Canada were an indie
pendent commonwealth in fact.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Kin1 and EARTHQUAKE.

King Victor Emmanuel favors the re-
building of Messina and Reggie. He Is
quoted as saying in reply to the report
that the sites will be Abandoned:
81 have lost two of the most beautiful
Jewels of my crown, but Messina and
Reggie must be rebuilt, cost what 1t may.
and they shall be more beautiful than
ever Maybe this terrible calamity will
prove the strongest bond of reunion be-
tween the south and north. I will go
there, if need be- and where the king
goes, his people will follow
This spirit always conquers. 1t will
conquer in this case. The king declares
that where he goes the people will fol-
low He may be sure. too, that what he
says goes. He speaks the language OF
national pride and common sense.
This experience, terrible in character
and extent, is not new in Italy. The
earthquake is an old acquaintance. 1t
has shaken down towns and villages and
changed harbor depths before. Appalling
losses. both in life and property. have
been inflicted. But the survivors have
rallied. Towns and villages 'have risen
on their dead selves to higher things -
The Italians Of today will prove equal to
the occasion. especially with an indom-
liable man at their head. Where the
king goes, his people will follow A fine
sentiment. worth remembering, and that
will be remembered.
There was reason at the start for q
settlement at Messina. The pirates who
founded it, as all the pirates of that
day, were good judges Of waterside
site. They chose well, and their decision
was ratified by their reputable and CIV
ilized successors. Twenty-seven hundred
years had brought the place. through
varying fortunes. to good size and beauty
and Importance when this calamity came
1t is greater than all preceding calam-
tiles. but it should not bring the history
Of the city to an end.
There is still need of a city at that
point. The surrounding country demands
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Circassian Walnut
Parlor Furniture.

We have withdrawn from stock
all the discontinued patterns and
offer them at one-third less than
regular prices. Included are Side
Chairs, Armchairs, Sofas, Piano
Stools and 3-piece Chaise
Lounges. These pieces can be
arranged into full suites.
Side Chairs, $II.75 and $500
each. Were $3.50 and $3.50.
Armchairs, $1,000 and $500
each. Were $1,000 and $3.50.
Sofas, $4,000 and $o6.75 each.
Were $4,000 and $1,000.
Piano Stools, $4,000 and $500.
Were $4,000 and $4,000.
3-piece Chaise Lounge, $3.50.
Was SI25.OO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Portieres.

A lot of Imported Single Por-
there's, in rich oriental and floral
effects, suitable for single door
ways, couch covers, etc.
$3.50 each. Were $3.75 to $500
$3.50 each. Were 5000 to 5000.
5000 each. Were $1,000 to $I2.5o.
A lot of French Silk Portieres,
in one-of-a-kind patterns; very
handsome effects.
$1,000 pair.
Values, $22.5o and $500.
Fourth door, G ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
French Handmade
Lace Curtains.

French Handmade Arabian
Lace Curtains, offered at third
less than regular prices. They
comprise the small and odd lots
left from this seasons selling, and
patterns that are going to be dis
continued. All are high-grade
goods, and include some very
handsome effects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Rich
Gut Glass,

OF best quality, at moderate
prices. We do not offer seconds"
at any price. The great variety
of shapes and cuttings affords a
wide range for selection.
In addition to the more expen-
sive pieces we invite special at
tention to the articles shown on
separate tables at
S2.75, $3.o5 and $500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Hammer and Anvil.

Hammer and Anvil.
It's easy to be the hammer that rings
In the chorus Of knockers gay;
It's easy to deal the stroke that brings
The echoes from far away.
But It's hard to stand as the anvil strong
Through the seasons that come and go
AS the eager crowd moves swift along
With many a rugged blow.
Fate needs the resistance of solid might
In forging life's wondrous chain;
It needs the unyielding sense of right
'Gainst which we may. knock in vain.
You'll find on looking the pages DER
Where the records of time we view
That the world has hammers enough and
more,
But the anvils are all too few.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05

King Peter seems right in refusing tc
accept the designations OF his ministers
If he has the nerve to hold on to the
throne there should be no trouble about
a few cabinet portfolios.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Criticism.

so you do not approve of my style OF
speechmaking?" said the youthful states
man.
mo" answered Senator Sorghum; your
speeches are not short enough to be cpl
srammatic nor long enough to be de-
pended on for time-kflling in an
emergency
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05

e11n osasr 70 svoid delays on account
% DszSonal sbSsucs letters TO TA1
0TA0 oAould not b addressed to any
lnd3v1dnal connected with the ONCE, but
simpiy 10 311 STAB, or to the EDITORIAL
Or y~Stusss Dspsssmsns, according to
tenor o. p91Doss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05

$500 a pair. Were $3.50.
5000 a pair. Were 5000.
$3.50 a pair. Were S1I.oo.
$500 a pair. Were $I2.5o.
$1,000 a pair. Were 5000.
$3.50 pair. Were $3.50.
$3.50 a pair. Were $22.5o.
$500 a pair. Were $4,000
$4,000 a pair. Were S27.5o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Kaiser's Lost Position.
From Blackwood' Magazine.

From BlackwOOds Magazine.
In criticising others the German en-
peror has laid himself open to such criti-
cism as never before has been leveled
at a monarch. Never more will he hold
the position which once was his. He
has left the Hottest pedestal of sovereign
ty, and he will never regain It,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05

Discoveries of grafters in Pittsburg in
dictate that a number Of Mr.. Carnegie s
townsmen have escaped the influence of
his educational philanthropies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05

Another wpeech is expected from Senator
Jeff Davis. Since his latest efforts
some of the trusts have evidently display
ed signs of reSuscitation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
New Spring
| Piece Goods

Imported Cretonnes, in advance
spring designs, for bed draperies,
window hangings, sofa cushions,
etc.
81 inches wide, soc, 75c, ooc and
$Ioo a yard.
50 inches wide, S2.25, S2.75, $3.50
and $3.50 a yard.
A special purchase of Art Tick
ings and Tafetas. in advance
spring designs. All fresh, crisp
goods just from the cases.
Special prices,
CSC to soc yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
A Sad Situation.

You are very forgetful since these in.
vestigations started"
Yes" answered Mr.. Dustin Stax
when it comes to signing check te
nav a government fine, find 1T impossible
even to write my own name"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05

Modest professions by Mr.. Taft coz
corning his golf game have taken the
wind out of the sails of men who
might be tempted to brag about beating
a President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
An Envied Editor.
From the Oklahoma oklahoman.

From the UklahOma UkIahOman.
These are the days when we envy the
country publisher. He 10 privileged to
| give the paper a lick and a promise. go
out and celebrate properly and nobody
offer even so much as a faint murmur
over It,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Mysterious China.

From the Toledo Blade.
There IL too much mystery concerning
China. Who knows but the new emperor
may be cutting another tooth? And yet
the outside world is kept in the dark
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Equipped.

What makes you so sure you could
make reputation in the criminal
courts?'
Because" answered the lawyer, i
have invented a new Latin name for the
state of mind a man is in when he goes
out with a six-shooter to look for some
body
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05

Having incorporated himself, Mark
Twain will probably invite Samuel Glenn
ems to act as secretary and treasurer Of
the concern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Upholstery and
Drapery Materials.

Imported Silk Velour, in rose,
reds and greens, suitable for por-
there's, couch. covers, window and
door hangings, etc.
$3.50 a yard. Value, $500.
Also Imported Velours, in
lengths ranging from I to IA
yards, suitable for covering odd
pieces furniture, cushions, etc.
$I.5o a yard.
Values, $500 and $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05

Threats of book of "reminiscences from
Senator Plat mean less than they would
ff they came from the secret service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05

When an actress announces that she
will publish her love letters 1t looks like
busy days for the press agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05

Quotations Of the price of coal at the
mines merely serve to irritate the man
who has not time to run back and forth
with a scuttle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
English Porcelain
Covered Dishes.

A manufacturers sample line
Of English Porcelain Covered
Dishes, in neat and attractive pat
terms, offered at the price usually
asked for plain white earthen-
ware.
Special price, soc each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
january Special Sale of
Lace Curtains, P0rtieres,
Upholstery Fabrics, Etc.

HS sale regularly with the season, and is fraught
with exceptional moneysavlng chances 1t
ceent opportunity for ousekeepers and hotelkeepe to
take advantage Of also for those who opening houses
Washington for the winter and those who entertaining dur
ing the social where Of these articles needed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05

Whatever happens to Abe Ruef, the
San Francisco taxpayers continue to
pay for his board and clothes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
"Cookerette," Fireless Cooker.

The greatest household OF century.
eighty of fuel bills, than half the labor of
Ing cooking odors and Kitchen and greatly
improves the quality OF your food No home should be without
and every practical housekeeper cordially invited
Houseurnishngs Department wonderful
cookers
$500 Each Upward
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05

After all, 1t may not be necessary to
interrupt seriously the regular business
or Congress in order to settle the
sleuth question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05

The kaiser intends to travel less and
live more simply. This is one of the
most nooable New Year resolutions yet
recorded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05

If Castro is the fire eater he has al
ways pretended to be let him show 1t
by going back home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Imported Glass
Bonbon Dish Special.

Austrian Gold Glass Bonbon
Dishes, in assorted shapes, sizes
and patterns.
Special price, soc each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05

There IL still time for a number of
messages from the White House to the
Capitol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Question.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
Honestly, now. does a new year deserve
to be Nshered IN with 70 much. foolish.
ness?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Japanese
Imlari Pilates.

1o-inch Japanese Irnari Plates,
in red-and-blue all-over figured
patterns.
I5c each; $I.5o the dozen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05

"callin' man a falsifier," said Uncle
Eben, don't amount to much, 'ceppin
as a declaration Of yoh confidence dat yor
kin wheep him in a pussonal fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Back to the Pen.

From the Boston Transcript.
Indian Commissioner Leupp yearns for
his first love, and journalism will be a
gamer by his return to 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
A Wonderful Demonstration.

The statesman proceeds in an erudite
way
To puzzle the average head
By ingenious display of how much he
can say
When there's little, in truth, to be said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Our "Special' Ash Cam.

Our Special No. Xxx Ash
Can, full 2o-gallon capacity. Made
of steel, galvanized to prevent
rusting. Complete with tight-fit-
ting cover.
$I.25 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
Nottingham
L ace Curtains.

A lot OF Nottingham Lace Cur
tains, in discontinued patterns,
offered at a fourth and a third
less than regular prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-05
and flOusefurmishing s

especially d classes dhdoL at h 1nt those just going
@ to ar ~ gene
dvnb house g If