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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03
gress is a matter Of course Empty seats

gress Is q matter of course Empty seats
on the floor of either chamber except
when something absorbing Is under dis
cussion and somebody of especial note is
discussing it are quite the rule. Members
60 not enthuse one another with their
carefully prepared outgivings. AS q rule,
they are politicians accustomed to speech
making and familiar with all the tricks
of the trade. AS much as the average
member should ask. they think. is an op-
portunity to get into the Record with his
set speech and flood his district with
copies. 1t is appraised as intended for
home consumption. and likely to have an
influence there IL anywhere.
This may be, and probably is, surpris-
ing to a new member with local repu-
tation for oratory and a capacity to stir
his home town to the center in the court
house on county court day. He has
looked forward to trying his powers on
Congress. and has hailed his election as
opening the door of opportunity to him.
He has seen in his minds eye every seat
before him filled. the galleries packed with
residents Of the capital. a sort of holiday
In town proclaimed and enthusiasm be-
yond control awakened by his effort.
Alas for the real awakening. A few &C.
quaintances among the members support
him with their presence and try to cheer
his fainting heart with applause, but all
is over. Podunk, he discovers is the
only place for genuine eloquence. But
Podunk. instructed by the Record. gets
the idea that It was a day of triumph
In Capua, and the deuce was to pay
when its representative took the floor
Thomas b. Reed thought that long
speeches in Congress. except in special
cases, were such drags on patience and
such consumers of valuable time they
should be made penitentiary offense.
The elaboration of his idea in personal
conversation showed him in his wittiest
and most bantering form. He held that
such speeches never made vote on
either side, and at best were but stump
performances. He looked upon Congress
as a body for debate. pure and simple,
where business should be performed In
business-like way, all parade giving way
to short statements going straight to the
point. He himself lived up to his precept.
But we shall continue to have the old
order. Orators will not be denied what
so many have longed for. Only they
should not complain when they discover
the difference between Podunk and Wash
ington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03
The Arlington Amphitheater.

1t would seem that at last Airing ton
is to have its great memorial ampRi-
theater. The subject has long been
under consideration. According to the
account given in the news columns Of
The Star last evening. 1.-The commission,
of which President Taft while Secre-
tary OF War was a member. appointed
under the terms Of the public builo-
ings act to prepare plans for q memo
rial amphitheater in the national GEM
etery at Arlington has submitted its
report to Congress-
The commission contemplates the
erection of a roofless structure en-
bracing $4,000 square feet of land and
costing $695.OOO. A crypt may be con-
structed under the colonnade, and in
this may be buried the remains Of dis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03
No More White Bread.
n the Columbus Ohio State Journal.

From the Columbus Ohio State Journal.
The bleaching of -four will hereafter
be prohibited. This order goes forth from
the pure food bureau. There has been
a hard fight against the proposed action
of the bureau. but 1t was against fate.
The bleaching process is that which makes
the flour very white, but it is regarded as
weakening the flour. That is. the white
ness costs something, and the consumer
pays for il in deteriorated -four. That
is the position of the pure food bureau,
and on this account they have prescribed
1t. After June 3 it will be unlawful to sell
flour that has been beached.
This thing of preferring the snow-white
bread to the creamy tinted bread is a
fad. The latter sort Is more healthy, more
nutritious. more tasty. People must under
stand that this bread Is better for them.
The wilderness Of the bread does not COM
mend 1t for any merit or virtue whatever.
So we must make up our minds that the
law Is all right. that the bureau has put
the correct construction on IL. and that
the mellow tinted bread contributes both
to our happiness and our health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03
An Intrusive Thought.

Each question that you boldly bring
Unto the public's listening ear
Is hailed as momentouS thing
That claims attention all austere.
And yet there sounds an ec,.oing phras,
That is dismissed but to return
Its mild pathetic cry to raise:
when are you going to adjourn?''
1t cannot be till matters grave
Are wisely settled for the best.
Yet much instructed minds will crave
From knowledge now and then a rest.
The question-ah, tbs most remiss.
When Duty's call sounds clear and
STERN
That still comes uppermost is this:
when are you going TO adjOurn?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03
Easter Gifts.
A Few Suggestions.

%n PROPOS of the Easter
M ~: =; !; .s 3: : i; 's i:
take pleasure III calling
your attention to our superb coll
lection of novelties gathered from
foreign and American markets.
many expressly prepared for the
Easter season. Each article
shows expert workmanship, cN-
elusive design and rare beauty.
Jewelry usually receives first
consideration for gifts.
The new Shirt Waist Sets arc
very popular-consist of a pair of
sleeve buttons and stick pin.
These sets NAV be had III a great
variety of stones.
With the vogue Of tailored
waists is the demand for Cuff
Buttons. We show the latest
novelties i'll solid gold.
A desirable gift for young
girl is one of the Silver Bags or
a Silver Deposit Perfume Bottle.
Our imported line of Hat Pins
offers many gift possibilities.
In leather goods one OF the
newest things is Pigskin Hand
bag, fitted with dainty coin purse
and finished with single or double
handle.
A more pretentious gift in
leather goods would be an Auto
mobile Bag Of fine English Mo-
rocco, with all OF the necessary
and convenient fittings.
Another wanted article is the
Leather Portfolio. A neater and
more convenient gift could not be
imagined.
Book Marks OF purple or white
ribbon. with silver pendants, are
also very appropriate.
Our complete stock of Import
ed Belts. Belt Buckles and Combs
solves the gift question very
quickly.
For children there are the
Fluffy Chickens, Ducks and Rab-
bits and all OF the little Cards
and Novelties suitable to the sea-
son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03
Sale of
White
PetticOats.

Eu17A ONDAY there will be
In I'LL Special Display and
" ILL., Sale of W omen
White Petticoats. In
cluded are those OF muslin and
cambria, variously trimmed with
laces, embroideries, insertions.
tucks, etc. Some are very elab-
crate and suitable for wear with
thin dresses. Some are made in
the palmer effects and are suitable
for street wear with walking
suits.
These arc higE-grade goods.
we'll made and carefully finished.
and, considering the great adj
vance in the price OF this class Of
materials. the values are eNcep-
tional. An excellent opportunity
to make selections for summer.
Petticoats of Muslin and Cam
brio, with founce OF two rows
wide point de Paris lace or clus-
tered tucks.
soc each. Value, SI.oo.
Petticoats Of Cambria, with
hounces of fine clustered tucks,
valenciennes insertion and lace
edge.
75c each. Value, $I.5o.
Petticoats of Cambria, with
wide hounce Of tucks and en-
broidery or lace and insertion.
SI.oo each. Values, $3.50 and
SI.75.
Petticoats OF Cambria. with
wide tucked flounces variously
trimmed with laces, insertions
and deep embroideries.
SI.5o each. Value, $500.
Third door. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03
Clean Up for Easter.
From the Scranton Tribune.


The New Haven Register has suggested
that it is about time to begin to clean up
for Easter. Ii 1t is time for action in New
Haven, it sis certainly time for doing
something in Scranton. The back yards
and alleys of this city, not TO mention
some of the streets, are in a condition
which. to say the least, is uninviting. In
the interest of good health and good looks,
we should begin the work of renovation.
1t is now time to plant trees. rake off the
lawn, select the flower seeds. remove the
boxes and rubbish from the back yard.
spruce up generally and enter upon the
work of making Scranton more healthful
and more beautiful. Clean up for Easter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03
OratorY in Congress.

There Is something naive in the COM
plant that the night sessions of the
House are slimly attended, and that
speakers are forced to address long rows
of empty chairs How can a man under
such circumstances do justice to his sub
jeot? Is an actor inspired to his best
when only a bakers dozen OF men and
women compose the audience and Ian
guidly follow his lines? Can an orator
hope 10 draw men around TO his view and
make votes for the measure he favors un-
less the men whose votes he seeks pre-
sent themselves and give him their ears?
In Washington, where we have Congress
nearly always with us. this Is an old
thame. Inatteption to oTatory in Con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03
A Homefolk Dinner.

The best natured editors have their
off days. The sweetest disposition will
sometimes turn sour. Something trivial
goes wrong and fit of bile or blues
follows. Sometimes the editor may
shout roughly at a leaden footed Office
boy whose thoughts are afar in daisy
spangled fields, a leaf-embowered crys-
tai swimming pool. or some throbbing.
thrilling base ball game. Sometimes
his stomach may impel him to cry
scat to the Office cat. Sometimes he
dips his pen in the wrong bottle of ink
and writes an editorial. This is from the
Providence Tribune:
THE UBIQUITOUS DINNER.
IF the idea is acceptable to him the
citizens of Washington announce that
they will give a dinner in honor of Presi-
dent Taft. OF that proposition it is said
that it appeals to the public spirit of the
District and that the provision of an -Oc-
casiOn which will put the chief magfs-
trate of the nation at once into direct and
intimate touch with it's residents will be
decidedly helpful in stimulating his inter-
est in municipal affairs. Possibly. 1t is
matter OF no great consequence. of
course, but it Is never very difficult to
invent excuses for dinners in honor of this
or that person, so-calied big dinners, that
is. Nevertheless, in this particular in
stance the opinion may be ventured that
If there is anything on the face of the
earth that Mr.. Taft does not need 1t is a
repast on an elaborate scale, banquet
like that contemplated. He has attended
enough of them. surely; more than were
good for him, perhaps Ii he Is disposed
to concern himself regarding the admins
tration of affairs in the District of Co.
lumbia he can do it without eating and
speaking in hail..
Nonsense.
The President is going to eat good.
wholesome, pure-food dinner with his
homefolk in Washington. 1t is going
to be a good-fellowship dinner. If the
editor of the Tribune is In town he may
come along and mingle. The President
has had SO many dinners, some of them
alimental and some of them political,
away out in the provinces and in tall-tim-
Der villages like Providence, New York
and Chicago, that the people of Wash
ington want to show him what real good
home cooking is.
The Star told In its news columns last
evening that committees representing the
Washington Board Of Trade and the
Chamber of Commerce, called upon the
President yesterday, and invited him to
attend dinner to be given in his honor
by the citizens of the District of Column
bia. The invitation was accepted with
pleasure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03

OTHER interesting
amordng collection variety
NMand hitherto Washington.
Partisan and American Millinery Silks Dress Goods Ready Wear
Women Children Lingerie
Gloves Meek Fxngs Silk Waists and
Imported Novelties Leather and Fancy Goods s
mnas and appropriate novel
ties i'm myriad enblematic of Eastertde
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03
Spring in the Stores.

IUH1 INT NHItdsU IIIDuHF
The Openings proclaim the approach
of spring as surely as the calendar does
The retail stores have the greatest attrac
ton now. The throngs of shoppers brinf
"Reminiscences of the holidays. Ever
the casual observer notes the skill witt
which window displays are organized Il
make their mute appeal to fancy and tt
purse. The advertising columns of the
daily papers are supplemented by the
contents of the mails.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Plea for the Verities.

DO you resent the caricatures they
publish of corporation kings?'
mo" answered Mr. Dustin Stax;
"only wish they would be little more
consistent and not make us look like
jolly fat men when most of US are fight
ing dyspepsia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03

cTIn order TO avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters TO THE
STAR should not be addressed TO any
Individual connected with the ONCE, but
simply to THE stan, or TO the Editorial
or Business Department. according TO
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03
Hope,

There are no great plays any more"
said the palmy day actor regretfully.
mo great plays" echoed the enthusi-
asst. Just you wait till our ball team
gets into its summer form.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03

1t is claimed that a prohibition bill has
been introduced in the Missouri legis-
lature to spite the brewers who supported
republicans. Every other thirst is to be
sacrificed TO a thirst for revenge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03
Shakespeare.

How could he be the genius
That he has oft been called,
His purse was always amply filled
And his head was almost bald!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03
Beautify!
From the Birmingham News.

From the Birmingham News.
The city beautiful movement should ap-
peal to every householder In this COM
munity. little work and very little ex-
pense on the part of each citizen would
work wonders. I'm the improvement of the
city and everybody would share in the
benefits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03

The idea OF making a social gathering
place of Washingtons magnificent park
system along the Potomac is one of those
good ideas that might have occurred to
anybody. But Mrs. Taft thought of it
first.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03
Home at Last.

From the Richmond Times Democrat.
husband in another state has just re-
turned to his wife after an absence of
twenty years. We suppose the sick friend
he was sitting up with died at last.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03
Washington's Neutral Zone.

From the Louisville Courier Journal.
Was it President Taft's experience on
the isthmus which suggested the trans
formation of the White House dining
room into a neutral zone?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03
Spring Signs.

(Which of the various signs of spring
impress you most?'' asked the sentiment
talist.
THE signs For Sale and For Rent,
answered the practical person.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03

Science continues to be interested in
polar explorations in spite the fact
that most of the reports from most ex-
petitions are largely devoted to the
weather and the food supply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03

If Chicago college professors were to
deny all the absurd comments attributed
to them they would have no time for their
duties as professors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03

Debate on the tariff suffers in interest
because of the fact that by noting the
constituency a statesman represents his
views may often be anticipated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03

King Peter of Servia has held the
throne so much longer than was expected
that he can vaeate and still be consid-
cred success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03

The prophecy by Gov. Folk that Mexico
will become a part of the United States
Is the first question raised in years as to
the permanency in Office of Mr. Diaz.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03

Suffragettes in Seattle are organizing
vaudeville benefit show. But this can
not be construed as an admission that
they do not take themselves seriously.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03
To the Point.

From the Cleveland Leader.
Spring styles indicate that presidential
messages will be cut shorter this season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03

Mr.. Roosevelt wore a frock coat when
he visited Gibraltar. This must have been
a great disappointment to the people who
expected to see him in cowboy costume.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03

Some of the eminent gentlemen who
have allowed wordy conflict to lead them
to blows should note the example of
forbearance set by Jeffries and Johnson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03
tinguished men. Portrait statues may

tinguished men. Portrait statues may
stand in the colonnade.
The present amphitheater at Airing
ton is not all that 1T is intended the
new structure shall be, yet it is a beau
tiful place. hallowed by thousand
reverent memories. With it's white pill
lars and it's summer draperies of green
vines and purple blossoms of wistarla,
it is held in affectionate regard by
hosts of Americans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03

Mr.. Fairbanks goes serenely on dis
proving that old tradition about the vice
presidency being an avenue to oblivion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03

The Filipinos have already progressed
sufficiently to take an interest in the
comparative advantages OF high tariff
and free trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03
Household Hint.

do you know how to use a chatting
dish?'
Yes answered Mr.. Sirius Barker. II
have some novel ideas on the subject.
What are they?"
1.-The best way I know of to use a
chatting dish is to punch hole in the
bottom of it. paint it green and plant
flowers in it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03

Another fortunate feature Of the case
is that Willie Whitla is too young to
lecture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03

A single county in Texas has 10000
acres planted in peanuts. The success of
the coming circus season is assured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03
Will Get in the Mems Car.

From the Newark Star.
When the novelty wears OF. that car
for women only will be considered q
mighty lonely affair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03
New Spring Suitings.
Some Special Values:

44-inch Striped French Serge
in tan, green, lavender and gray.
$I.oo the yard. Value, $I.5o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03

46-inc1 Satin Soliels (Amer-
ican), SIPS the yard.
54-inch Satin Soliels (Amer-
ican), $I.75 the yard.
4a-inch French Cashneres
(WooD, 75c the yard.
44-inch French Silk-andW Wool
Henriettas, $I.5o the yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03

54-inch Checked Tweed Suit
ing, i'll pretty gray effects.
$I.oo the yard. Value, SI.5o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03

43-inch Satin Prunel LA S
(French), $I.oo the yard.
47-inch Satin Prunella S
(Frencl), $I.25 the yard.
54-inch Satin Prunellas Gamer
icanO, $I.5o the yard.
43-inch Satin Soliels (Amer-
ican), $1.oo the yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03

46-inch Two toned Striped
Serges, i'll tan, blue and green
effects.
$1.oo the yard. Value, $3.50.
Second floor, st.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-18
Nail Brtlnu.

Bitins. the nails Is nervons 1lzbIs
which should be Overcome by strength
u with IN a grown person ana by con
stant reminder with n child II he Is
still too young 20 realize tho import-
hnce ~ oonquerinA such satTh n
not only Ia ruinous 10 the shape q
tho fingers and the malta themselpea
but h extremely mad for tho teuth.
and the throat. too, which ts very apA
70 be iDaamed by small. PARTICLES Of
ffngernstia II chiidve nails are
aRointed With duInins, c4ther in pow
dersd or itQuid form Il will not take
long to stop biting them Extract OF
QLa$ssaa Ia extremely bitter and viii DO
oven more eG1caciouA saw 4 very
beautiful and charming woman ooco.
whose hands had been so utterly ruiz
ed bY tho long habit Of biting her nails
that she wac obliged to wear gIoSea
Doet OF the time.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-18

Rev. Chas. X. Brown. OF Tazewell,
VAS in the city yesterday.
Joseph Keys and wife, OF IIorndon
". Va, wore in tho city last night.
Geo. w. Lambert. of Roanoke,
Sas in the city last night.
R W. McClentoch, OF Roanoke,
spent last night at Hotel Graham.
J w. Mccall left this morning for
Burk's Garden on a business trip.
Miss Ada Burton, Of Unaka, Va, Is
Visiting Miss virgie Burton.
Z. d. Stevenson. OF Pikeyille. Ky.
spent last night with c. A. Nlekirk.
Mr.. Malcolm Worrell. OF Doublin,
Va. is visiting friends here.
d. F. Mcconnell. OF Abingdon, Is
visiting his cousin, II. G. Mcconnell
at Hotel Graham.
r. s. Gillespie, OF Welch, stopped
in Graham yesterday on route home
from Tazewell
Frank T. Witten. OF Tazewell, was
n business visitor to Graham yester-
day.
Miss Elsie Fought OF Elizabeth,
w. Va, spent last night in Graham
with Mrs. Jos. Keys.
c. w. Phelli, OF Huntington. w.
Va, was a business visitor to era
ham yesterday.
Chas. Stump, OF Pocahontas, depu-
ty sheriff Of Tazewel, was in era
ham this morning on business.
Judge T. l.. Hsnritzie, OF Mindless
boro, Ky, who has been attending
court at Princeton, returned with C.
w. Keister last nigh.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-18

MIR. II. r R)'k has returned from
Whcoling, W. Va, where no mas bc1n
taking vacation.
llr. c. w. Younger. who has been
right sick for thc past few days, is
able lo be out again
Mr. P' Gnmer, of natoaka. was
visiting friends here and in Graham
Sunday.
Mr. c. a. Fisher Of tho Red Jack
ct Coal aud Coke Company. was In
Roanoke Sunday and Monday.
Miss Bculah RAIDER. who has been
the guest OF Miss Lou!a Albright for
two weeks, has ret ,rncl % her home
at Big Stony ~ "a.
Little A va1 Tyroa We. WAS
Thought almost n. na.th' l. 30. ave
al weels ago with infan;ilo paralysis,
is improving rapidly.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. c. Stone and chill
dren have returned from Pulaski, Va
where they rave been visiting rela-
tives.
Tho house OF Mrs. j. w. Tilson,
which was damaged very badly dur
ing n recent fire Will soon be complet-
ely repaired
Mrs. II Baker and daughter, Ma
bel, Wi leave this evening for Gray
son County, Va, where they will
spead some time.
Tie Martin building at the corner
OF Mercer s.. and Bluehcld Ave. IS
going, up rapidly, and will soon be
occupied by several prominent stores
and Offices
= Mr.. Guy Herr who has been very
i'll at Blueheld Sanhorium, has so
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-08-18
Laundry Tlpe.

The best fluid TO wash muslin dress
IS OF delicate color, in is rico water;
use no soap. Boil one pound OF rice
In IA gallon OF water. Reserve a quart
OF the water for starchlng. Then
wash the dress in the remainder.
Rinse In clear or eighty biued water.
Starch the dress in the remaining rice
Water
Dresses with a colored pattern on
them should never be hung in the
sun TO dry.
Closely woven goods requlres less
starch than others.
Kid slippers, purses, bolts and
gloves are best cleansed by rubbing
them with French chalk.