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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-16
All $1oOO Presents to BE soc,
Until the Gong Tonight and Until MIDDAY Tomorrow
ST Handkerchief. soc.

ST. Handkerchief soc.
Real French Linen Handkerchiefs.
daintily embroidered and lace trim
med, are bargains at $l.OO. Tomor-
row mornings visitors will save money
and secure satisfactory choice.
ST. Leather, SOC.
Leather Collar and Cuff Boxes, Writ
ing Tablets. Travelling Sets. Desk Pads,
POcketboOks and Card Cases, Hand
bags. etc. Many thousands of them.
ST. Underwear. SOC.
Choice of Ladies'. Mems and Chill
dren's Ribbed ''Oneita'' Union Suits,
Ladies Vests, Pants and Tights, in
natural white and black. SOC for any
$1.OO garment in the Merino Under
wear Department.
ST. Cl1ild's Goods, soc.
Choice of thousands of garments:
Dresses In white and colOrs. Wool
Dresses and Sweaters, Leggins, Warm
Gowns, Guimpes. Bath Robes, Hats,
Bonnets, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-16
ST. Home Needs. SOC.
ST. ART N0Veam, 500.
ST. Furniture. &c.,

Choice Of Smyrna Rugs, feet; Oil
cloth Rugs, IL yards square; Bamboo
Mating covered Waste Paper Bias
kets. Shoe Backing Boxes, etc. On
fourth floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-16
SOC Linens. 4Ac.

Choice of 6o-inch-wide Table Linen.
Dieached and unbleached. Full Size
Sheets, Cut-work or Spachtel Scarfs,
2OxJ4 inches. 44c until midday tomor-
row.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-16
ST. Stationery. SOC.

Fashionable Stationery in boxes that
are work Of art, and will be pre-
served long after the stationery is
used
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-16
So Umbrellas. Sl.zz.
So Leather. .S1.77,

Best Of Leather Writing Tablets.
Cigar Cases, Wallets. Card Cases. Let
ter Cases, Pocketbooks, Shopping
Bags, etc. Rich presentation pieces;
extra good value at 81 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-16
So Gloves, Sl.7z.

81 Gloves, S1.77.
Gloves. 16-button length. They shall
be only SLIT pair for tomorrow morn
ing. Attractive box given even If you
select only one pair.
So Hosiery, S1.7z.
The gift kind-of pure silk, plain,
embroidered and lace effects, in black
and colors. Also six pairs Fast Black
Hose. in a box SLIT until midday to-
morrow.
So SilvefWare, Sl.7z.
Best Quadruple-plated Tea, Coffee
and Chocolate Pots. Crumb Sets, Fern
Pots. Water Pitchers. Candelab-a,
Baking Dishes. etc. And only SLIT for
W. Rogers Al Table Knives and
Forks-the set Of one dozen
So Variety, S1.77.
Basement floor for these miscellane-
Gus goods-Nickel-plated Baking Dish
es. Hand-painted Cake Dishes. Jardi-
nieres and Pedestals, Decorated Par
lor Lamps. Exquisite Lamp Globes.
Vases, Urns. Chocolate Sets and Fig
ures from famous potteries.
81 Umbrellas, Sa.7z.
The fact is this-they are S225 Silk
Umbrellas. We have no So Umbrellas.
Those for ladies come in black and
colors: those for men are black only.
with silver-trimmed handles. SLIT I'M
til midday tomorrow.
81 Leather. Slozz.
Best of Leather Writing Tablets.
Cigar Cases, Wallets. Card Cases, Let
ter Cases, Pocketbooks, Shopping
Bags. etc. Rich presentation pieces;
oxtra pood yalue at 60 each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-16
81 Garments, SOC.

SQ Garments, soc.
Fleecedown Dressing Sacoues. in
new styles; Military Effect Eiderdown
Dressing Sacques. Long kimonos,
Knlt Lambs Wool Skirts, F'lannelette
Nightgowns, Black Satin Petticoats,
Ribbon Hose Supporters, etc.
ST. Waists, soc.
The new White Wash Waists, plain
tallormade and lingerie effects In all
sizes. Boxed, with Christmas card.
ST. Trimmings, SOC.
Choice of Gold, Silver and Spansled
Trimming, Chiffon and Braid Applique
Trimmings; Persian Bands. All new.
Go to the Second Floor.
ST. Fancy Goods, 800.
Fancy Baskets, Cracker Jars, Ger
man Beer Stems. China Salad Bowls,
Powder Boxes and Hair Receivers,
Chocolate Pots, Carving Knives and
other cutlery. Basement Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-16
ST. Bric=a=Brac. SOC.

Vases, Urns. Busts. Figures-hun-
dreds of various attractive pieces from
the worlds most famous potteries.
The Palais Royals S1.OO Bric-a-Brac
is famous. Basement floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-16
All So Presents, $1.77.
Until the Gong Sounds Tonight Midday Tomorrow

So Laces, Sl.z7.
Choice of the Newly Beautiful Eraid-
ed Nets, 30 inches wide Here, too,
are the New 41-inch Nets. used for
waists and guimpes. On Second Floor
So Jewelry, Sa.77.
Broadly interpreted-choice OF Large
Mirrors with gold frames: Gold Clocks
in French styles: Brush-and Comb
Sets with silver backs. and Cha,e-
LANES. Scarf Pins. Opera Chains, Back
Combs. Belt Buckles, Brooches, Lace
Pins, etc.
81 Garments, Sl.zz.
Choice of Coat Sweaters. single and
double breasted: Long Kimonos, In
Paris styles. of fieecedown and crepe:
Ribbed Silk Vests. Silk Tights and
best of "Merode' Union Suits.
So NeckWear, S1.77.
Silk Head Scarfs. plain colors and
floral effects; Hand-emb-oidered ia
bots. lace trimmed: Black Mechlin
Lace Scarfs and Liberty Silk Neck
Rufus for old ladies.
81 Home Needs. Sl.77.
Choice Of Sweet-singing Canaries.
Large Cages: Bamboo Matting-covered
Shirt Waist Boxes, Tabourets. Pedes-
tails, Rugs. Lace Door Panels. Il us
sells Effect Lace Curtains, Cozy Com
forts, etc. SLIT until midday tomorrow
So Child's Goods. SLY.
Choice OF Girls Cloth Dresses, in
sizes up to IA years; Long and Short
Coats for infants up to :, years: large
Poke and Tight-fltting Bonnets: all 81
garments; to be SLIT until midday to-
morrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-16
SOC Child's Goods. AAc.

warm Underwear and Hose, Gowns,
Rompers. Leggins, Sacques, Caps,
skirts. Fancy Bids for baby and chill
dren up to IA years Of age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-16
SOC Gloves. A4c.

The Fashionable Golf Gloves for men
and Women-the sensible winter glove
to be worn on the street, rather than
on the golf links. All colors in all
sizes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-16
All SOC Presents, 44c.
Cntil the Gong Sounds Tonight and Midday Tomorrow
SOC Stationery, A4c.

SOC Stationery, A4c.
/ Holly boxes containing 30 Sheets OF
! Paper and - Envelopes to match
/ Post Card Albums, etc. All are SUI
! pcrior at Joc
SOC Variety, A4c.
F., BilEken Novelties, Card Indicators.
! Pipes and Smokers Sets, Inlaid Vases,
Fancy Atomizers, Drinking Flasks,
/ Pocketbooks, Handbags. Cigar Cases,
Drinking Cups. Hand Mirrors. Japa-
nese handkerchief Boxes
SOC Jewelry, A4c.
Thousands of pieces-Plated Gold
Scarf Pins. Fob Chains. Brooches.
Finger Rings. Hatpins. Belt Buckles.
Photo Frames, Jewel Boxes, Match
Boxes. Sterling Silver Pen and Pen
Gil Holders, etc.
SOC Handkerchief AAc.
Ladies and Mems Presentation
Handkerchiefs. Six of the SOC Initial
Handkerchiefs for Christmas will cost
You 50 81 instead of s3.OO-until mid
day tomorrow.
SWc underwear 49,
Choice of Ribbed and F'leeced Union
Suits. Vests. Pants. Tights and Corset
Covers, Double Satin Hose Support
ers. Cotton. Wool and Isle Stock
inSS. On first floor
SOC Garments, 44c.
The Corsets and Corset Covers TO be
44c are really I5c garments: the Fas-
cinators and Shawls, Nightgowns and
Skirts are extra good values. So are
the Nurses, Maids and Mattresses
Aprons On third floor
SOC Books, AAc.
This statement is too modest-you .
will find $50 copyright Books here.
with choice of 100 best titles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-16
ST. Hose, soc.

Ladies' $1.OO Novelty Lisle and Silk
and Iisle Embroidered Stockings. in
a half hundred styles; Ladies', Misses
and Children's Jersey Cloth Leggins.
Soc for any $1.O0 article in the Hosiery
Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-16
HOLD FOREIGN COINS
IN THE GOLD RESERVE
Secretary of the Treasury
Macveagh Asks Congress
to Change the Law.

Secretary OF the Treasury MacVeagh
yesterday sent a formal recommendatio
10 Congress for an important change in
the character of the gold reserve. He
seeks legislative authority To hold gold
bullion and foreign gold in limited
amounts as security for gold certificates
lie makes argument that i'm the leading
financial centers of Europe the large
financial institutions, such as the Bank
of England, Bank OF France and the
Reichsb bank, count as part of their re-
serves, along with the domestic coins,
foreign gold and gold bullion. Mr.. Mac
Neagh proposes to bring our arrange
lnents in these matters into line with
The policies of other Countries
The plan says Secretary MacVeagh,
III explanation. would add To the facili-
ties OF our great financial centers as free
markets for gold by furnishing a better
opportunity for bankers and dealers in
Exchange To secure or dispose of gold
liars and foreign gold coins than has ex-
Isted before. Another important advan-
jaSe lies III the reduction of the neces-
sarJ coinage operations at our mints."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-16
SOC Garments 4Ac.
SOC Books. 49,

This statement is too modest-you
will find S1.jo copyright Books here.
with choice of 100 best titles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-16
SOC Underwear. 4Ac.

Choice of Ribbed and F'leeced Union
Suits. Vests. Pants Tights and Corset
Covers. Double Satin Hose Support
ers, Cotton. Wool and Isle Stock
inSS. On first floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-16
ST. Glass. SOC.

Warranted First Quality Cut Glass
Oil Jugs. COMFORTS, Naples. Bonbon
Dishes, Napkin Rings. Spoon Trays,
Pots and Pepper and Salts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-16
ST. Muffhers. SOC.

Is sweetheart or wife looking for
the best $1.OO Silk Muffler for CHM?
It's at the Palais Royal. Judged by
size, weight, quality and style, it's
the best to be had in town at S1OO
we know. You should.
ST. DOLLS, SOC.
Dressed German Dolls. o1 inches
high. They look as dainty as can be.
but they are sturdy withal. The hair
can be washed and combed without
harm: the teeth can be cleaned, the
face washed, and the limbs are jointed
so naturally that the clothes can be
put on and taken off easier than with
a live baby.
ST. Home Needs SOC.
72-inch Double Satin Damask Table
Linen, Table Napkins, F'ringed Table
Cloths, Silkoline Comforts, English
Fleece Blankets. Bedspreads, etc.
ST. ART N0Veam, 800.
Thermometers, Candlesticks, Smok-
ers' Sets. Jewel Cases, Imported
Vases, Mirrors, Inkstands, etc. Newly
beautiful things-for sale in Jewelry
Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-16
SOC Dolls, 44c.

Everybody-nearly everybody-who
mas seen the Dressed Dolls here at SOC
not only praised them much. but
eagerly purchased. On second floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-16
SOC Home Needs. A4c.

SOC Home Needs, 44c.
Pictures in gilt frames. Brass Ash
Trays. Brass Jardinieres. Brass Clocks,
Necktie Racks, Brass Card Trays and
Holders. 44c until midday tomorrow.
SOC Cl1ir1a, AAc.
Cracker Jars, Chocolate Pots. Cake
Plates, Salad Bowls. Sugar Sifters,
Bcnbon Dishes. Sirup Pitchers, Oat-
meal Sets, Sugars and Creams, Hair
Receivers. Candlesticks, cologne Bot
ties. Puff Boxes, Hand-painted Plaques.
Fancy Vases. Rose Jars, Teapot Tiles,
Tea Strainers, etc.
SOC Neckwear, A4c.
Mems Scarfs. Ladies' Stock Collars.
Jabots. Null Ties and all the new soc
Neckwear. And Veilings and Laces-
all J0c goods, at 44c.
soc Gloves, 44c.
The Fashionable Golf Gloves for men
and Women-the sensible winter glove
to be worn on the street rather than
on the golf links. All colors in all
sizes.
SOC Linens, 44c.
Choice OF 6o-inch-wide Table Linen.
bleached and unbleached. Full Size
Sheets, Cut-work or Spachtel Scarfs,
2ox.4 inches. 44c until midday tomor-
row.
SOC Child's Goods, A4c.
Warm Underwear and Hose, Gowns,
Rompers. Leggins, Sacques, Caps.
Skirts. Fancy Bids for baby and chill
dren up to IA years Of age
SOC Dolls, 44c.
Every body-nearly everybody-who
mas seen the Dressed Dolls here at. soc
not only praised them much. but
eagerly purchased. On second floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-16
SOC Neckwear. A4c.

Mems Scarfs. Ladies' Stock Collars,
Jabots. Null Ties and all the new soc
Neckwear. And Veilings and Laces-
all J0c goods, at 44c
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-26
Presidential Avenue.

To the Editor OF The Wash nston Times:
StroIling out Sixteenth street north
west on Sunday afternoon I was struck
with the aptness Of the name THE Ave
nue Of the Presidents" that has been
suggested for this magnificent thorough
fare. and in order to fix this name per
manently and irrovocably on said street
the following plan suggested itself. viz,
70 place upon the parking in the central
mont OF each square abuttng upon said
street the statue OF one Who has filed
the office OF President Of the United
states. These statues should be Of uni
form size and material. white (Ameri-
cam marble. each upon a granite base
with the name or the President and the
term covered by his service: for in
stance. Washington. 1859 to 1875. 1913 70
1877: Adams. 1877 to 1902. etc.
l am not sure that these dates are cor
rect, but offer them simply as sn Illus
tration Of the plan. In the event the
toJaL frontage OF said street should be
occupied bV said statues and a need for
more room should occur, the trouble
could be ohvlated bv placing four
statues on the square etc
Ihis would make this the most "a
nous street in the world. would teach a
lesson In American history. never 10 be
Ioreotten. and no STRANGER OF tourist
VISITING the National Capital would fail
10 ElslJ InlS historic street. 7 think This
could be accomplished with small cost 10
1Ile GoevTnment as each State wound
SLdQlN furnish the statues of its hon
oIeo soEs, Think Il over and push the
9Si-eiile 0hons- r ". HOBSON.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-26
In the Mail Bag
Should Be Changed.

To the Editor OF The Washington Times:
I am just indignant after reading the
great speech Of the Hon James Cox,
which was delivered in Congress a few
days ago, the subject being the condi-
ton Of affairs az the national homes for
D V. s.
I think every citizen who reads this
speech in the Record VIII blush with
shame AT the way the old volunteer
soldier is treated.
In my opinion there is only one rem
edy and that is 10 turn these homes
over to the War Department without
delay.
Our distinguished ex-President rec
commended this measure in his last
message 10 Congress.
It is surprising 10 me that these homes
were allowed TO run so long without
a rigid investigation being made.
From what I can find out from men
who have been members Of these homes.
the half has not been told.
All can say IL God pity the poor old
D. Y. g.
VETERAN
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-26
NEW YORK BOSSES BEAT
HUGHES PRIMARY.

The New York bosses have beaten
the Hughes primary bill. With the aid
of seven Democratic votes, the Senate
has passed the so-called Meade-P Philips
primary bill. This Is the measure sup
ported by the organization. The bosses
have worked for it industriously, not
because they wanted primary legisla-
ton, but ia order to defeat the pri-
mary plan which Governor Hughes has
been advoca ling.
Already the lower house Of the New
York Legislature has passed the
Meade Philips primary bill, and it will
now 90 to the governor. It is expected
he will veto it. 1t is a mere excuse for
a primary measure. 1t retains all
party conventions, big and little, and
also retains the method Of voting a
straight party ticket by means Of a
single cross The legislation proposed
by Governor Hughes himself was not
4--~e.ing AMI has, in fact, been much
criticised as not going far enough.
The Meade Phillips bill, however, is a
long way from meeting the demands
of the governor, and it is not likely he
viii commit himself to it by signing it.
In that case, New York win probably
remain without primary legislation Of
any sort for the present.
As if it were not enough to start
the Republican party into the cam
paign this fall burdened by response
bility for passing the Meade-PhilliPs
primary measure, the bosses have
added another load 10 it by finally
turning down the income tax amend
ment to the Constitution The assem-
blv has refused TO allow this issue to
be revived, and, so far as this Legis-
Iature Is concerned, nothing will come
of it.
It will be interesting 10 observe the
effect of two such performances as
these on the voters Of New York State,
If these things are allowed TO 60 IN
reSuked. it will be a dismal com
mentary on the quality Of the Empire
States citizenship.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-26
ANCIENT METHODS OF DOING
PUBLIC BUSINESS.

One of the most interesting features
of a long interview with President
Taft on his first year in Office, pub
lished in the June issue of McClure's
magazine, is that concerning the an
Gent methods by which the Govern
ment has been found to be transacting
some of its important business.
In the Treasury Department the
President says it has been discovered
that the geographical arrangement Of
the customs districts remains prac-
tically the same as it was in 1879.
Mr.. Taft says Pittsburg and Cincin-
natl still remain in the New Orleans
district, and that at some Of the small
ports it costs from 500 to $500 to
collect every dollar Of revenue.
Other absurdities are described by
the President as follows:
In the Mint at Philadelphia women
were still weighing coins by hand. In
every important mint in Europe ma
chimes were in operation, which weighed
more coins in ten minutes than a We man
could IN a day, and more accurately.
BY one piece Of reorganization $780, 0O0
was saved there.
In the Treasury building there vas a
bindery engaged solely in binding linen
sheets upon which a certain class of
mail was pasted for filing-a custom
that had been continued since the days
of Alexander Hamilton. This bindery
was abolished.
When the Governments paper money
was printed by private concerns. years
ago, Il was considered necessary to place
the seals and numbers on the notes In
the office of the Treasurer Some
twenty-five years ago the printing was
taken over by the Governments Bureau
/ Of Engraving and Printing. The old
plant. for the second printing of bills
| remained, and grew, in the Treasury
building. The elimination OF this need
| less establishment saved 100000 a year
The trouble with our executive de-
| partments is that the men who have
from time to time, assumed charge OF
them have, in most cases, allowed them
to run along very much as they have
run in the past. There has been toe
much tendency to take things as they
are found. Cabinet members have beer
called upon to devote a great deal OF
energy to helping Presidents solve the
bigger and broader policies of admin
istratiOn, and have not had the time
and frequently not the inclination-tc
take up the tiresOme, dry details OF
routine business in their own depart
ments. Unbusiness-like methods have
continued simply because few depart
ment heads have investigated them and
ATTEMPTED TO apply remedies.
In his interview in McClure's Mr.
Taft urges the necessity of a Congress
sional commission to revise the bust
ness methods of the Government. Why
would it not be better plan for the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-26
MOOTED QUESTION OF BAL
LINGER'S RESIGNATION.

VIII Secretary Richard Achilles Bal
linger, of the Interior Department, re-
sign, or viii he stick to his job2 This
question is asked well-nigh daily in
Washington, and Is answered about as
often, one way or another. One report
is that Mr.. BaIliger will get out of the
Cabinet as soon as the report of the
special commit zee which has been in
vestigating the Ballinger-Pinchot con-
troversy has been made. This Mr..
Ballinger proceeds to deny forthwith.
President Taft announces that he
stands by Mr.. Baninger, and the Sec
rotary himself emphasizes that he mas
no intention of quitting.
Undoubtedly Mr.. BaIHnger is best
quilted TO speak of his own intentions
and if President Taft is willing 10 have
him stay and he wants to stay, why,
that presumably is the end Of it. It
hardly alters the fact, however, that
Mr.. BaIlinger has reached the stage
where he is a load for the Administra-
ton to carry. If he consults the well
fare of the Administration, there is
not much question what he viii do.
On this point, there Is agreement be
tween those who criticise the Admins
tration and many Of its best friends.
The country is widely divided in
opinion as to the propriety Of the
course taken by Mr.. Ballinger with re-
spect to the Cunningham claims and
those questions raised in the CLAWS
charges. 1t viii be none the less di-
vided when the report of the SPECIAL
committee is made. That committee
was so constructed that it was mani
testify impossible from the outset for
it TO arrive at a verdict which woui
settle the controversy in the publ
mind. But, proper or improper, the
truth cannot be disputed that Mr.. Bal
Iinger has succeeded in drawing on the
Taft Administration the greater share
Of such criticism as it has suffered
So far there is nothing 20 show that
the continuance of Mr.. Ballinger in the
Cabinet Will be anything else than a
liability for the Administration He
can perform it an excellent service by
| quitting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-26
DalZell Busy.

D REPRESENTATIVE JOHN Dali
N zELL Of Pittsburg, head Of the
new Rules Committee. and the head and
front Of the high tariff forces in the
House, IS not letting any grass grow
under his feet in this matter Of getting
a denomination.
DaIzeH has been extremely busy lately
out in the Thirteenth PENNSYLVANIA dis
trict, which he has so long represented.
and where he has opposition. He tells
the voters 70 go TO the primaries and
nominate good men II they want good
service from public official Also he
emphasizes the fact that the necessity
Of his presence IN Washington prevents
him from giving as much time to the
campaign as he would Ike to give.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-26
Ca pital Tale
Too Much Comet.

SENATOR SIMMONS OF North Caro-
- Ina IS telling a few 9. his friends
that he never wants 10 hear Of Hauey's
comet Il mr kes him shudder every
time he hears the comet discussed.
Since Elliot Woods. Superintendent OF
the Capitol. installed telescopes az the
Capitol for the use Of the members OF
Congress the solons have been wont TO
discuss the heavens as though they were
scientists. More than a week ago Sens-
tor Simmons was telling his associates IN
the Senate that their knowIedCe Of as
tronomy must be poor indeed II hey
could not see the comet As the, lis
cussed the elusiveness Of The comet SEN
ator Simmons would invariably inform
them that they must have been look .ng
N the wrong part Of the sky for he lad
seen the comet the night before. Sow
ne IS telling different story
You must understand SAYS the Sen
ator. that I had no interest in the
comet, but Mrs simmons was tremend-
ousiy interested Along about o. 9
o clock IN the morning she would wake
me, lead me TO the window and point
out a dark outline on the sky, asserting
that IL was the comet.
We had been told that Il f. possible
70 see Halley's comet only once in a
much Of it as possible. This early morn
ing performance was repeated several
times. I stood at the open window.
shivering with cold. but entranced bv
the wonder Of the sky.
One morning I q rose and Mrs Sim
mons directed my Eaze 20 the comet
The longer ! looked the more I became
convinced that we had lost a good
many hours sleep for nothing and finally
/ discovered that instead OF looking ~
HHA relH Oh III =
ing enthusiastic over the dim outline OF
a church steeple In the distance That's
a nice performance for a supposedly Gig
nified Senator. don't YOU think"