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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06

rea djuStment of the local finances upon
an equitable basis. 1t is estimated that
| the local tax revenues for the fiscal year
ending June 30 1912. will be $7Do.tdO
OF this amount $sO7.1IJ is chargeable
to items payable wholly from the local
taxes including an installment of $6l6,0O4
in reimbursement of federal advances.
with $4,000 additional for interest on this
floating debt. This deducted, balance
of $6.2SS 595 remains available for APP
preparations, matched by an equal amount
of federal money. Such duplication of
local tax revenues by federal funds would
give District appropriation bill of
sl2,57I1G However. $434.31O is charge
able I'm prospect against this joint fund
on account of items carried by other
bills. so that the balance available :,
general District appropriation fund for
the fiscal year of 1912 now stanls at
$12, 142. $50 of which the Commissioners
estimate $11.S41. 45O.GO as necessary for
the upkeep of the District and the con-
duct of certain works of general i'm
provement. leaving q balance in favor of
that fund of SOL. 40 10. which may be
regarded as q working margin. In other
words, the Commissioners do not est
mate for the expenditure of all available
money, but at the same time they recon-
mend an additional advance of 100000
from the federal Treasury for the estab-
lishment of Meridian Hill and Montrose
parks and the preservation OF klingle
Ford valley, to be repaid in four eI1a!
annual installments at 3 per cent it,
terest.
Under a proper fiscal system such an
additional federal advance would be un-
necessary. Furthermore, the District
would be in position to repay al! en-
traordinary improvement expenditures on
an equitable basis of proportionate an
nual installments. covering an extended
period of years. Such system is pro-
vided by the pending Judson bill. to which
the President approvingly refers in his
annual message. Coupled with such 4
measure should be some system Of q
scientific budgetary arrangement of the
Districts appropriations, permitting an
accurate survey of the local financial
situation without reference to numerous
measures and effecting groupment of
charges under the general heads into
which all fiscal municipal provision prop
erly falls in any businesslike plan of or
gan cation. The lack of budget sys-
tenn is evidenced by the necessity to re-
fer i'll The Commissioners estimates 10
numerous measures by which local funds
are appropriated for different public
works.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
Billboards.
From the Chicago News.

Public gratitude is due to the aldermen
who in committee of the whole have voted
to exclude billboards from the roofs of
buildings and to limit the size of those
obtrusive eyesores in other places. They
should see that the amendment thus
added to the new building ordinance
stays in that measure when it comes up
for adoption by the council. There are
abundant reasons for fixing the limita-
lions on bllboards which are prescribed
by the anne ndment. Billboards on roofs
are dangerous In a high wind. So are
huge billboards elsewhere II billboards
at the street level reach nearly to the
ground they make hiding places for rob-
hers and for insanitary rubbish.
From the esthetic side the arguments
against big billboards are overwhelming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
lenses.

SnOwdrift on the sidewalk
Turnin' into slush.
Clouds with frosty freight on board
Comm in a rush.
Branches all a-tremble
In the winds that blow
'Tain't much like the good old world
We knew SO long ago.
Perfume softly stealin'
Through the wood SO still.
Blossoms sInilin' i'm the field
An sunshine on the hill
Talkin' bout the weather
ca topic safe and sure),
The past an future are all right,
But the presents mighty poor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06

This does not mean that the war Is over.
Matters will grow warm again when the
time comes. But 1t should admonish us
against too great excitement while the
politicians are in action, or taking their
red-headed announcements too literally.
They are seldom as angry as they seer1'
and never too angry to forget it when
the mist has passed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06

GTIn order TO avoid delays on account Of
personal absence. letters to THE STAR should
not be addressed to any individual connected
with the Office. but simply to THE STAR. or TO
the Editorial ar Business Department, according
10 tenor o. purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
Discipline.

Yes, said the thoughtful girl, Il was
obliged to refuse him when he asked me
to marry him.
but I thought you esteemed him so
highly
II do. But he told me l was the first
girl he had ever proposed to. If I had
said yes he'd have been too confident
and egotistical. He'll have to be re-
jected few times before he talks matri-
mony to me-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
Far From It.

$50 you are going to retire from Con-
gress,'' said the constituent.
My friend" replied Senator Sorghum.
Il leave Congress, but / will not retire.
On the contrary, I'm coming back and
wake up the neighborhood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
Ofense.

There was nothing about my play to
offend anybody said the author.
There wasn't. EN- replied the press
agent. You ought to have seen the
manager when he counted up the box
office receipts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Considerate.

why do you keep announcing that you
are to be married to an heiress: Does
it crafty your vanity?"
NO.. replied Baron Fucash, but it
cheers my creditors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
A Reality.

The shopper said. and grappled with
His duties on the spot,
"Old Santa Claus may be myth,
But the kid at home is not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06

Japan insists that it is in no wise IN
fuenced by the interviews with prominent
Americans showing why it would be to
her advantage to go to war with TINS
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06

Any statesman who has participated IN
the arduous work of revising the tar:f
is naturally little reluctant about start
ing the job all over again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
The House.

All goes kindly and well. The demo-
Gratis yesterday applauded the appearance
of Speaker Cannon in his place. and the
republicans the appearance OF MIR. Clark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06

The railroads have not yet offered any
protests that they do not get Their full
share of the mileage allowance TO men,
bers Of Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
The District Estimates.

The District Commissioners balance
sheet. submitted to Congress today with
their estimates and annual report. serves
as an additional argument for the prompt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06

Russia may see the douma reduced to
a mere advisory board. 1t Is evidently
much easier to handle than the English
house of lords.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06

Invitations to the sugar trust to dissolve
are about as effec:ual as some of the in
vitations to public officials to resign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
The Store Is in Holiday Attire.

holiday
while
ewelr,
earrysm anpackage NMhz ouwh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06

The people who prophesied that cleo
tricity would entirely take the place of
steam still shut the windows of q rail-
way train to keep out the cinders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
The Contrary Ohio.

From the Omaha Bee.
The Ohio river Is a contrary stream.
Here it begins to rise just as the gen
eral tendency of things is downward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06

Chicago, in forming its opinions of
prima donna, insists that an opera sing
ers voice is more important than her
dancing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06

Though not quite so much in demand
as formerly. Col. Roosevelt is still re-
ceiving invitations to speak.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06

Nobody wants to enace the questions
which the country's forests have created
by simply standing by and letting the
trees burn up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06

]. J. Hills theories as to economy may
persuade him to he less generous in pre-
senting his views.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
Chasing Lodge.
From the Baltimore Sun

From the Baltimore Sun
Foss has gone out after Lodge In an au-
tomobile. but some people think he 10 ex-
ceeding the political speed laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06

There never yet was a Presidents mes
sage which met with unanimous and un-
qualified approval.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06

By keeping his eye on Uncle Joe Can
non for the next few months Champ
Clark may get some valuable suggestions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06

Alaska though enthusiastically de-
scribed as center of wealth. is q long
way from being u center Of population.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
The Deadliest Game.

From the Anaconda Standard.
Foot ball comes and foot ball goes, but
the highball is at its deadly work 365
days In the year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06

A number of New Year resolutions may
be held over to await the action of the
next Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
Tables of Gift China.

DILLON ING annual custom have
I arranged OF tables each containing wide
al III of items Chnaware price thus greatly aid
W. ing the selection of the Nmas remembrance
These tables i'll prices as follows:
Sc, 1Oc, 1Sc ESQ., 35c, SOC, 75c, $780, $780, $500,
$3.50, $3.50, $500 and $500.
And contain such pieces
Tea Cups and SauceS Salad Bowls Salt Shakers. Mustard
Jars Mugs Cream Pitchers Tea Plates Breakfast Plates Sauce
Dishes Bread and Butter Plates Teapo Vases Chocolate
Pots Sckpin Holders Cracker Sirup Tea Hat
Pin Holders Ring Stands Candestck Match Holders Covered
BOnbon Boxes. Pin Trays Handled Bonbon Dishes Tray
Ramekn Trays Teapot Tiles Tobacco Jars Afterdnner Cups
and Saucers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
Sofa and
Couch Pillows

very handsome line of Couch and
Sofa Pillows now being shown. Cow
cred with silks. velours, brocades, tap
estries and cretonnes. Also with leath-
err with fraternal emblems and armorial
designs stamped in handsome colorings;
also bordered and novelty effects An
unusually large assortment from which
to make selection.
$3.50 to SI2.oo each.
SPECIAL A handsome selection of
- Satin-top Pillows, in rich
floral, oriental and conventional designs,
finished at each corner with silk cord and
tasSel.
Special price, $I.5o each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
.Mamtel and
Piano DraDeries.

handsome line of Silk. Satin and
Velour Mantel and Piano Draperies now
being displayed. A rich selection OF
colorinss and designs, in conventional,
oriental and floral effects. These make
very attractive gifts.
$3.50 to $3.50 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
Couch Covers as Gifts.

oN7 Z have Just received another large shipment of Fine
NIN| Tapestry Velour Couch CoversCouch Covers of
\kA unusually good quality and style. varied
ment Of rich colongs and designs-pan. oriental, ait
and other effects Especially worthy
mention line velours, reproductions of fine
Persian rugs and dapee and i'll soft rich coongs
SIPS to ST $50 each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
Willow
Furniture.

N@Nn Nn0 HUNIT&o
Hisb-erade. Handmade, French Willow
ana living is o% Ssns u 1s in
eSerE 1oG% al and Ire rextf"
does, TO the natural position OF lhe pous =
Our stock is strictly n1gh Sfaue~lii o.
class in quality and constructor. SHOW
in number OF ODD ana artistlc sho -
in natural and plain green, Also M,
ished in any shade at smaii aoui ,
desii material at reasonable rates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06

Entered second class mail matter at the post
Office at Washington. n. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06

Copper After
Dinner Coffee Set
Consisting of Copper Coffee
Pct, Ebonoid Side Handle. Silver
lined Creamer. Sugar and Cups
the latter with china Innings;
Cheese Plate and Genuine Maho.-
any Tray.
$1,000 the set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
And contain such pieces as

IChafimg Dishes.
The prices start at $3.50.
An especially excellent value is
represented in our
$500 Chatting Dish.
Full nickel. brass or copper stand and
water pan: sanitary white enamel food
pan: full ebonized trimmings; best alco-
hol lamp; shown in several distinctive
designs
Genuine Stag-Handle Chatting
Dishes, $7.75.
Other styles up to $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-06
Coffee PercOlatOrs
and Coffee Machines.

and COffee Machines,
That make delicious coffee-al-
ways. No comparison with col
fee made by other methods.
Percolators for stove USE
Each from. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. pl'/
lamp nTe for table use. Each fro% uno $500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27
MILLINERY OPENING
SHOWS NEW STYLES
Turban Promises to Be Un-
usually Popular During
Coming Season.
BY SELENE ARMSTRONG.

Spring STYLES. as shown today in the
display of turbans and hats at the
millinery opening OF the Palais ROYAL,
are considered more attractive than
for many seasons
The turban is popular. II is seen
gayly bedecked in flowers, or made OF
one OF the severely simple straws I'M
trimmed except for a fange Of velvet
about the rolled brim or some other
simple ornamentation. In the larger
hats effects are obtained by the use of
quantities Of net and chiffon. which
frequently veil wreaths of bright col
ored roses that cover the crown of the
chapeau. Swirls of chiffon or clouds
of soft net, plated or gathered, give
to these hats a youthful effect, which
is expected to make them popular
with both maid and matron.
one or the most charming OF the
models seen with yelled trimming is
large black leghorn picture hat. It's
crown is covered with mass OF pink
roses. softened by masses OF fine
black silk net which are plated over
the crown and on the broad brim.
Flowers are used I'm quantities on
both turbans and picture hats. all OF
which are high at the back. with trim
ming massed there. Ostrich plumes are
also exceedingly popular. and willow
plumes in all delicate colors are seen
on some imported models. Also the
French head plumes or short, thick.
heavily curled feathers are in demand.
In the suit depar tment of the large
store the busy scenes in the millinery
department were being repeated.
The newest tendencies as observed
in the Palais Royal display of spring
suits, are short coats. the popularity
of the Russian blouse, a variety OF
style which admits of either elaborate
trimming or extreme simplicity. and
the predominance OF soft grays among
the new colors.
The materials of which the smart
suits are made are serges I'm neutral
colors, sharkskin, a coarse weave not
unlike diagonal cloth. and the use OF
mannish suitings.-The Washington
Times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27
A Price Surprise

The establishment that buys and sells very
much the most Hair Goods of any south of Phila-
delpha has advantages the majority lack. In this
instance get IA braids intended for a speciality
house in Philadelphia; they come here instead of
going there because prompt dollars, not doubtful
promises, needed. Immediate payments and
the ability to absorb any quantity--if prices are
right-nake the Paais Royal market safe and
sure, always looked to. Thus bargains are most
often here. Note that the braids be here tomor-
at S1.oS instead of $3.50 "a inches long and
in all shades.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27
Hats and Hair

Intimately associated the new hat demands a
hair vogue What is it? Ask one of the ex-
perts here. And learn of prices laughaby less than
at the little shops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27
That Irish Girl

We all remember the pleasant smile and
the musical brogue OF Our crochet expert who
was here last year. She's here again Please
make your engagement for lessons as early as
possible, for your convenience and ours.-Art
Needlework Department. first floor, right of G
street entrance.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-04-03
ENERGETIC FORCE
BOOMS BUSINESS
Statesmen of United Manufac-
turers Make Splendid Inn
preston on Trade

The flying wedge" Of the United
manufacturers has made great i'm
preston on the automobile trade and
the motor car enthusiasts. The men
have demonstrated that they are thor
oughly alive to the situation. They
have taken a large number of orders
and have proved to many the value of
the goods the United manufacturers
sell.
The wedge" consists of 4 men I'M
der the management and direction of
L. +. ogden, one of the most expert
enced and best known automobile sup
ply statesmen in the country. The corps
includes Z. S. Reed. r. S Gardner, Roy
Steens. r. w. Potter, r. NJ Foster,
James Golfers, n. P. Christensen, c. H
Harper, W. r. Woodward, NJ H. Laurie.
J. P. Brown. Louis Miller, Charles Dali
Joseph Mcintyre and Walter Jeffries
Several of these men come from New
York with the original flying wedge"
while others have joined the corps at
Los Angeles and in this city.
We try to place our best men with
our respective dealers and iobbers
along the coast" said Ogden. I teach
them how TO demonstrate nonhuid oil
WELD chain tire grips, automatic wind
shields and other of United manufac-
turers' devices and in order to give the
dealers our assistance we supply them
with the best men we can. All of our
boys are young. enthusiastic and thor
oughly interested in their work, which
is certainly the latest in the line of
salesmanship.'
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-04-03
PRESBYTERIAN MISSION
SOCIETY MEETING ENDS
Officers Are Elected at Closing
Session
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

STOCKTON. April 2.-The twenty
third annual meeting of the San Joa-
Quin Presbyterian missionary society
was brought to close here this after
noon with the election Of the following
officers:
Home mission work-President. Mrs. 3. A.
SurFyhne. Modesto; vice president. Mrs W NJ.
Barr. Sanger; recording secretary. Mrs. Edwin
Ross Of Selma: corresponding secretary, Miss
Eleanor Smith. Stockton; treasurer. Mrs r. L.
Austin, Fresno; secretary of literst ure Mrs.
NJ NJ. Vincent. MERGED; secretary Of mission
st1oy. Mrs. F. r Owens. Fresno: secretary of
box work, Mrs NJ r. Grove Visslia: secretary
Of young peoples work, Mrs. T. B. Matthews.
Selma; secretary of Sunday schools. Mrs. n NJ.
Petit Fowler; secretary Of temperance, Mrs.
william Han Of MADEIRA; secretary of freedmen.
MR. ". Fl. Elan. Dinuhs.
Foreign mission work-President. Mrs. Z. A.
Grsey, Fowler; vice president. Mrs. W W
Squire. Nisslia: recording secretary. Mrs F. S.
Bolley. Stockton; corresponding secretary Mrs.
H. p. Dralle, Fresno: treasurer Miss Ruby OF
ney. Fresno: secretary literature. Mrs. Cox.
Hsnford: secretary mission study, Mrs. E T..
fSirens. Fresno; secretary box work. Mrs. G. A
Hatfield. Fresno secretary young peoples work,
Mrs. F. D. Prescott. Fresno; secretary baby
bands. Mrs. E Cover, Fowler: secretary OF
far west, Miss S. ]. Fenton. Fresno.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-04-03
APPERSON
Leadership Unbroken
From the Day this Famous Car Started
Americas Automobile Industry

Doesn't that appeal to YOU
Doesn't it mean something
to you in your choice of a
car? Don't YOU rejoice in a
leader that shows staying
power?
This leadership isn't based on
the exploits of monstrous
speed machines built solely
for use on tracks and care
fully chosen highways.
It's a glorious, unbroken story
of road victories with ordi-
nary stock machines. The
sort of splendid service that
all but the ten-thouSandth
man desires.
You'd like to read the story OF
the 1910 Apperson family.
There are nine in it this year.
$1,000 to $3.50.
You'll surely want to know all
about this car and its
achievements before YOU
buy any car.
You'll want this car-forS
cause-after you have stud
led it and have had demon
stration.
Ask for the demonstration.
Don't miss knowing exactly
why an Apperson stock car
holds the American Road
Record.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-04-03
DURPHY HAS BUILT
CHASE AUTO BUS
Vehicle Is Light Yet Substant-
tally Constructed for Hotel
Purposes

w. Fl. Durphy, who is handling the
Chase wagons in San Francisco, has
just had built for him hotel bus. 1t
is one of the lightest and yet one of
the most substantial motor buses that
has ever been seen in the city 1t is
an ideal vehicle for use to and from
railroad stations and would mean
much if the haul was any distance in
the time saved. 1t is hard to see, at
the price offered, why this should not
become one of the most popular com
mercial motor cars of the season
According to advices received. the
first automobile show to be held in
Des Moines, Ia, was a great success
From the gate receipts it is shown that
$4,000 persons paid to see the 1910
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-04-03
FRANKLIN CAR IS
GYM CLEAN SCORE
Officials of Omaha Bestow /;
Very Gratifying Recon-
mendatiOn

John r. McLain. district manager {
the Pacific slope for the Franklin auto
mobile company, has just received
letter from Guy L. Smith, agent fo
Franklin cars in Omaha, Neb., whic
reads:
Mayor Dahlman and the public
safety authorities of Omaha have,
by official proclamation, formally
drawn up and signed, given a
Franklin automobile a clean score,
not for performance in any contest.
but for reliable service in the city's
police work The proclamation is in
the form OF a certificate of perfect
performance on the part of the car.
drafted into service by the police
while the department was waiting
for two new automobile patrol
wagons to be delivered from the
factory Of the II. H Franklin man.
ufacturing company of Syracuse
How satisfactorily the Franklin
performed the service is indicated
by the certificate. which states that
fl a total Of 81 days, during which
the car was continuously in service,
the officers were never DELAYED, al
i iissssi the calls made numbered
This certificate was signed not
only by the mayor, but by the board
OF FIRE and police commissioners.
The performance is considered by
the authorities particularly re-
markable because the car. which
was OF the touring type. was sec
ond hand. The two Franklin cars,
fitted with Is horsepower air cooled
engines, are now in service.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-04-03
Organizing Big
Auto Race

OF the Argentine Republic, is oTganiZ-
ing for the month of May great in
ternational automobile race under the
title. The American Cup"
The contest is to be held in 'connec-
ton with a series of notable events TO
celebrate the centenary of the indie
pendence of the republic. Invitations
principal nations of the world
The race will occur May 25 and the
prizes offered aggregate $4,000 The
first prize is $4,000 in cash and a
trophy valued at $1,000. The distance
will be 500 kilometers, about 375 miles
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-04-03

". n. Ingles Of Oakland. who own:
one OF the handsomest machines il