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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09
W0nnem's Dress Waists.

XOUISITE of fine silks and in combination
\NL~ with rich and other materials and in styles and
~ shades for calling theater and other occasions They en-
BODY every demanded by fashion and
usual in beauty and high character.
Women's Tafeta Silk and Messa1ne Satin Waists, tailored
effects tucked in front under quilting and
tucked high collar finished with bow sleeves
with ad fne above Color pale blue white
rose, bottle green reseda and black. Each $50
Womens Silk Waists in plain and changeable effects
yoke and collar of braided net to match long
finished with cuffs asten back Colors, blue brown
green, rasin and velvet Each. $3.50
Womens Chiffon Cloth Waists made white silk
line tucked all cluster uck below the yoke and collar OF
collar asten back; tucked long
finished with braided chiffon CLOTH Coors canard
Womens Crepe de Cygne Waists back and front cluster tuck
ed front under quilting and covered buttons; partly lined
with white silk tucked high collar finished with bow long sleeves
with tucked cuffs Coors SMOKE caawba violet blue
old and black Each S8.75
floor G
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09
The Valentine.
From the Philadelphia Press.

rrom the fnlladelphia Press.
Next to our rejection of Santa Claus
the worst thing that the sophistication of
time does for us is to destroy our inter-
est In the other best dates in the cal
endar If some of us strove to keep
that interest alive we might know life
better and live longer. One of these
days is st. Valentines, now near at hand.
There was a time in the life of most
men and women of middle age today
when the approach of February IA meant
a thrill. 1t was day of sentiment and
humor. To the very young 1t was an
occasion for the exhibition of irresponsi-
BILE and frequently cruel play in the dis
patch Of the "comic''-and mostly coarse
valentine. Old maids and bachelors and
other grownups of we'll known weak
nesses and tender sensibilities suffered
most, but even these could afford to for
give and ignore the thoughtless effrontery
of children. The other and elaborate
valentines, however, II sent anony-
mously, bore a mysterious, even celestial.
message. There are many thousands of
women still living today who have some
of these lacy colorful creations preserved
in lavender. And why not? There is all
too little OF the tender land innocent ex-
preston of distant and respectful re-
gard for women to be noted among men
just now, and altogether too much of a
holder and degrading admiration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09
Fools Gold.
From the Duluth Herald.

from the DuluIn deEAlQ.
There is hardly anything so pathetic as
the manner in which men Of small means
are roped in by schemers who tempt
them with glittering plans to make them
rich quickly. The man on small salary
or scant wages sees others who do not
work half so hard as he does rolling in
luxury" and while he may not covet
luxury, he does cherish the hope that by
some sudden twist of fortunes caprice
he may win independence. So the man
with a mining scheme, or some other
tempting get-rich-quick plan. never lacks
victims. His prospectus reads well, al
ways. In fact, the prospectus of the
mining scheme which is practically a
certainty, though it calls for large CAPT.
tai, seldom reads so beautifully and
promises so much as the prospectus Of
the man who has nothing but a plan to
get other peoples money. Men who
wouldn't lend money on good real es-
tate without a careful examination of the
title will launch their money in faraway
mining schemes merely on the promises
of utter strangers. Save as he will, 1t is
hard for the man who has the habit of
testing such schemes to pile up his pen
MES fast enough to satisfy the greed of
the schemers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09
Eve Strain in School.
From the Newark News.

from The newark NEWS.
A little boy or girl totally blind is an
extremely pathetic sight, but next to this
is a child wearing spectacles to piece out
it's defective eyesight. Yet such cases are
declared by doctors to be on the increase.
and they claim that many of them are
caused by the eye strain to which those
under ten years Of age are subjected in
the schools. A number of years ago a
crusade was begun against nursemaids,
older sisters and even reckless mothers
who would expose babies eyes to the
direct glare of the sun when taking the
helpless infants out for an airing in baby
carriages That crusade is by no means
ended yet. and many courageous wom-
an will today stop baby carriage whose
occupants unprotected eyes are being
blinded by the sun, and will instruct the
attendant to either shut out the light or
wheel the carriage in another direction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09
Billboard Revenues.
ON the Los Angeles Express.

From the LOS AHgtIts fAApTeSs
One hundred and fifty dollars month
That is the revenue Los Angeles derives
from the myriads Of billboards that con-
vert the beauty of the town into ugliness.
Five dollars n day! That is the sum
total of the payments made by all the
vandals here engaged in the business OF
the charming homes of Los
Angeles. For that revenue the city be-
slows its permission on the billboard
builders to destroy values in the residence
section: to maintain nuisances that are
fagrantly Objectionable and highly in
furious to hundreds and hundreds of men
and women who spend time and money
and labor in making their homes beauti-
full 1t is an outrage! And 1t is an out
rage against which all the powers of this
government should be promptly
employed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09
Mr.. Roosevelt's Return.

Mr.. Roosevelt will, and should, be re-
ceived with great demonstrations of ap-
probation upon landing in New York.
His achievements at home, and the esti-
nation in which he Is held abroad, en-
title him to the center Of the stage at
that time. He will be fresh from the
most picturesque and widely advertised
hunt of many years and from atten-
lions In Europe such as are seldom &C
corded a man in private life, and never
before, except in Gen. Grants case. &C
corded an American citizen. Wherever he
goes, after emerging from the jungle
and before sailing for America, he will
be an object of deep interest and the re-
cipient Of many evidences Of admiration.
Why should not all this be crowned at
home here with a reception OF national
scope and meaning?
1t is announced by a man in Mr.. Roose-
velt's confidence that the latter has no
thought of running for President, or SEN
ator, or governor, or representative In
Congress, or mayor Of New York. He
will not return with the purpose of plung-
ing into a scramble for any office, but
to take his place as a citizen in the ranks
and manifest all the interest in public
affairs belonging to that station.
Even this. we may be told, means politics,
and assures an activity on Mr.. Roosevelt 8
part. by advice and otherwise, in what
goes on. Certainly. We may all be sure
that soon after landing he will want all
the news about what has been done in his
absence, and what the present situation
is. He will be as much of a politician as
when he left, and may be little eager
in the game because OF his protracted
holiday. Not since he received his dis
charge from school and made his bow in
politics has he been for SO long q time
out of the game. More than year will
have elapsed since he ceased to be an
Office holder and became "a rifleman hid
in the thicket.''
OF what nature that activity will be,
and what the effect will be, time alone can
tell. A state race in New York will be
taking shape, and Mr.. Roosevelt Is a citi-
zen of New York. A contest for control
Of the next House will be taking shape.
and Mr.. Roosevelt is a republican. 1t
seems to be a safe guess, therefore, that
he will declare for his party in both
cases, and lend his name for all 1t is
worth to his party and all that it repre-
sents.
AS for 1912, that bridge need not be
crossed until 1t is reached. But the men
who are now calculating on using Mr..
Roosevelt as an instrument for discredit-
ing Mr.. Taft are going on the theory that
he is feverish with ambition and capable
in his mood of betraying friend, or
committing any other unworthy act. They
made the same calculation in 1905 and
missed the mark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09

Womens Lawn Shirt Waists, with
front and back of cluster tucks and
German valenciennes insertion; long
sleeves trimmed with insertion to match
and tucks; collar tucked and finished
with lace edge; fasten in back.
SI.oo each.
Women's Batiste Shirt Waists, with
woke of German valenciennes insertion;
front of Swiss embroidery, German val
enciennes insertion and tucks; tucked
back; long sleeves with six-inch cuns;
fasten in back.
SIPS each.
Women's Fine Batiste Shirt Waists,
woke back and front of insertion, Ger
man yalenciennes and cluny beading,
with wide panel down center of 1nser-
ton trimmed on either side with fine
tucks German valenciennes insertion
and cluny beading; back of German val
enciennes insertion and fine tucks; fasten
in back: collar of German valenciennes
insertion and beading; long sleeves, elab-
orately trimmed with German valen-
ciennes insertion and beading.
$40 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09
Local School Facilities.

In an address at the banquet of the
Northwest Washington Citizens Associa-
ton last night Senator Burkett spoke
strongly about the condition Of the public
schools in Washington and instanced
the case of some children whom he
observed playing in the street and dis
covered later to be in attendance at q
public institution Of learning, "unventi-
lated and hardly fit for barn, much less
a place to develop the minds of the men
and women to be-" The senator promised
that the members Of Congress will not be
deaf to the calls Of the citizens for better
school facilities IL they will present a
few more pictures like the one he be-
held.
The people of Washington and their of
fetal representatives have for years been
painting Just such pictures for the infor-
nation Of Congress, in an effort to OBJ
tain better facilities for public education.
There has been no lack of information
to the effect that many of the Washing
ton public schools are and for years have
been deficient in point of convenience.
size and equipment Particularly in the
matter OF number and size have the To-
cal public school buildings fallen short
Senator Burkett of children crowding
into a remodeled private dwelling to at
tend public school has been common for
many years.
OF late whenever these conditions have
been brought sharply to the attention OF
Congress, with official recommendations
for more buildings. the District has been
told that it must wait; that it must not
and that its small floating debt incurred
in making permanent public improve
ments must also be handled on practically
a cash-refund basis. In the absence of
comprehensive scheme of finance enabling
the District to go ahead on a proper scale
with the provision OF suitable perma-
nent equipment, while providing ade-
auately for the current maintenance OF
the municipal administration, 1t has been
Impossible to do for the children of
Washington what they have needed and
have deserved and what Washington, as
the ideal city Of the American people.
should unhesftatingly and bountifully
give them.
It is gratifying to reflect in this con-
nection that Senator Burkett has re-
Gently Joined the ranks Of those who be-
lieve In drawing upon the revenues OF
posterity to provide the municipal equip
ment that will be used by generations TO
come. He stands now with the citizens
of Washington In their demand for
comprehensive scheme of finance when
will enable the District to progress UNI
formly in all directions, to accumuiate
no arrears OF absolute necessities ana TO
conduct its affairs on broad business
like basis, like any other modern nlu-
njcipality. If such scheme Is ADOPTED
it will be no longer possible 1or any oo-
server Of local conditions to declare, as
did Senator Burkett last night, with
some measure of justice. that the public
schools of the District in their physlcal
equipment are disgrace to washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09
Newspapers in Lent.

A Pittsburg minister. preaching a ser
mon In New York last Sunday, advised
all his hearers to do without newspapers
during the Lenten period and Ito replace
their scandals and masses of ill-assorted
information with more edifying works."
The dispatches from his own city indi-
cate that the clergymen Of various de-
nominations take issue with him both as
to the need Of a change of reading mat
ter and the value of the newspapers to
their focks. Indeed. the ministers today
recognize that the newspaper is power
full agent of advancement, just as edu-
Gators are regarding 1t as of the utmost
Importance In experimenting the work of
the schools.
1t is true that large percentage Of the
space of modern newspapers is occupied
by the reflection of unfortunate facts,
unpleasant stories, tragedies. accidents.
the greater part. 1t may be that the
casual reader of the newspaper obtains
the idea that 1t is chiefly devoted to the
relating of dark tidings about the frail-
ties and mischances of life. But the sys-
tematic reader, who regards his news
paper as a means OF communication be-
tween himself anu Tie "OTlu, VINO fedO6
1t not for niomentary stimulation of nerve
centers or for mere diversion, knows that
by far the greater space is given to the
relation of wholesome facts.
Crime news" to employ phrase COM
monty used. is not necessarily unwhole-
some. 1t Is possibly now and then ex-
plotted beyond its merits or reasonable
limitations. but ultimately it tec hes les
sons, ii gives warnings. 1t imposes the
penalty of publicity which unquestionably
restraints many potential evildoers. The
teachings Of the pulpit are most effective
ly supplemented by the daily press in all
lines Of moral conduct For those who
wish to read there is q daily record to
prove vertically that the wages OF sin Is
death.
The churches are finding in the news
papers. however, q most efficient adjunct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09

Women's Batiste Shirt Waists, with
deep front yoke of Swiss embroidery in
sertiOn and German valenciennes inser-
ton; deep lace collar; front tucked and
trimmed with embroidery and valen-
ciennes below yoke; back Of valenciennes
insertion and tucks; long sleeves with
six-inch cuffs; fasten in back.
$500 each.
Women's Batiste Shirt Waists, with
collar and yoke back and front of Irish
lace insertion and German yalenciennes
with large motif and baby Irish inser-
ton in front and trimmed below yoke
with Irish insertion and fine tucks; tuck
ed back; long sleeves with deep cuffs
trimmed with Irish. insertion; fasten in
back.
$2.25 each.
Womens Fine Batiste Shirt Waists,
with deep yoke in front OF Swiss in
sertion. German valenciennes and cluny
beading and five fine tucks; collar of Ger
man valenciennes beading; back Of valen-
ciennes insertions and fine tucks; long
sleeves with deep cuffs of valenciennes:
fasten in back
$2.o5 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09
Peary Should Be Honored.
n the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.

From the Seattle Observation-Disclosures.
The announcement which comes from
Washington city that Peary, the discov-
ever of theenorth pole. will probably be
set to work by the Navy Department SUI
perintending the construction of dry docks.
as a civil engineer. with no recognition of
his great services as an explorer. will
hardly be we'll received throughout the
country 1t emphasizes too strongly the
it's notable men from the manner in
which such men are treated in other
countries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09
Bad Faith.

Is feelin' kind o. lonesome
AS I thinks about de way
Beliefs 1 used to cherish
Soht O. weakens, day by day.
tries to be mo- cheerful,
But dar ain no room for glee
When thinks bout how dat groun' hog
Been a-goin' back on me.
Is had my disappointments
In de human folks l know,
But it's worse to fin de critters
Tellin' things dat ism so.
Oars another friendship broken
Mullins like it used to be
Since de groun hog dat 1 trusted
Went completely back on me!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09
At Albany.

That is Very interesting investigation
now in progress at Albany. For many
years-almost from the beginning. in
deed-politics at that capital has borne
the reputation Of being extremely "practi-
CAL" No matter which side was in control
rumors have been numerous Of deals and
strike" legislation. If we may believe
report, a familiar question has been,
What is there In this for me?" But, as
in all such matters, exaggeration has
probably a part. In the present case
there is a definite charge, and it is as
definitely denied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09
Dining Room Suites Inn
Our February Furniture Sale

NJ this sale of Hghgade and Dependable Furniture pos
I'll sessng artistic and plain designed effects of the highest
III quality and efficiency we have included number of
High-grade Dining Room Suites
about less than prices usually asked when sold
the regular way.
The woods the best and the designs uquestionay
rich and beautiful All furnished by the
makers and the workmanship deserving of
ordinary merit.
suit
$4,000. Value, $4,000
andD Armchair
$4,000. Value, $4,000
$4,000. Value, $1,000
n
$4,000. Value, 10000
ct
$4,000. Value, $4,000
g.As
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09
Special Values Inn
Silk -PettiCOats.

G3lo>1 OMENS Silk Petticoats of good quality tafea in
mi black and the spring shades made with flare
NA\Ak founce of circular rufles and wide bias bands
$500 each. Value, S6.75.
Womens Silk Pettcoas of taffeta clnging MESA
lne black and the fashionable coors styles
with accordion plating circular ruhles, ruchng
$3.50 each. Value $1,000.
Womens Silk Petticoas of tafeta messaline black.
fashionable coors including Persian and des
effects and stripes made with fan circular res
or accordion plating and ruchng.
$40, $3.50 and $1,000 each.
Thh floor Eleventh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09
WOrmem'S Shirt Waists.

&S1 showing splendid stock of these practical
III useful garments which today have the added
WHY tincion of being among the charming in a
wardrobe.
The following represent excellent Values they
represent the very Styles tailored lingerie effects
-being new. fresh goods
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09
After the Musical.

An amateur performer is one who
sings or plays because he loves music -
explained Mrs. Cumrox
That didn't sound like love to me-"
replied her husband. 1T sounded more
like hatred or revenge"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON
GradatiOns.

"How much will you tip that waiter?"
"Oh, just enough to avoid getting a
harsh look, but not so much as to make
him anxious to help me on with my
overcoat."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09

Publishers will have difficulty in get
ting some Of the writer's and artists who
have had matrimonial difficulties to do
anything serious in the valentine way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09

The comets have not afforded as much
encouragement as might have been ex-
pected to the people who make habit of
predicting the end of the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09

Development of aerial navigation will
place the public more than ever at the
mercy of the person who insists on
throwing things out of the car window.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09
A Mathematical Sorrow

A bank account is something sad.
worthy theme of doleful rhyme;
With difficulty great you add,
But keep subtracting all the time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09

Some Of the Tammany people would be
willing to help make Gaynor President
Of the United States or anything else that
would get him out of New York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09
Kitchen Cabinet.

From the Council Bluffs NonpareiI.
Why wouldn't it be a good idea for
the administration to create a kitchen
cabinet to investigate the cost Of liv-
ing?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09

The observation that no one drops in
at the White House in a leisurely way
would indicate that Mr.. Carpenter is
alert In his duties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09

The public has entirely lost interest in
the once momentous question Of whether
or not Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thaw are on
speaking terms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09

If a meat boycott should go into effect
1t would be the duty Of vegetarians to
take steps to hold down the cost of
stringbeans and mushrooms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09
A Poem That Paid Somebody.

My new hat is a poem" she said en-
Enthusiastically.
L have just received the bill for it,
replied he II don't understand these
stories of so many poets dying in pow
erty.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09

Question may arise to whether the
pastime of egg rolling on Easter Monday
is to be restricted to the children of the
rich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09

An arrangement which encourages
waltzing when the weather is too inclem-
emit for golf seems entirely consistent and
healthful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09

Dr. Cook has shown that it is possible
to carry out complete program of re-
tirement to private life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09

A good lecture contract affords consola-
ton to many a statesman whose oratory
has not exerted any decided influence on
legislation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09
u Regular Prices.

There 50 in ALL and the spring goods
arriving rapidly be made for their appearance
have marked these specially low for immediate
Included imported models and the goods
bought by the yard the materials alone would than the
finished garments And with the coastal rich attract
i've effects and the very latest styles.
Third
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09

Present conditions should encourage
boys to stick to the farm instead of
to the large cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09

My suspicion is" said Uncle Eben,
dat some hook worms ketch DER lazi-
ness FUN de folks dey been travelin'
with"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09

1t may as we'll be understood that the
first robin is as irresponsible as the
ground hog.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09

A few meteoric showers would contrib
ute a novel pyrotechnic feature to the
ovation when Roosevelt returns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09

pole, but also, as far as possible the Off
GERS and crew Of the Roosevelt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-09

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