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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18
Registration.

| A small registration bothers the pO-
litical managers. 1t is not confined to one
state or class, but is almost general
What explains it?
| Ordinarily, where there is a slump Of
| this kind in cities, the residential quar-
tiers as distinguished from the lodging
house quarters show it the more plainly.
and the blame is put on men Of business.
| 1t is charged that the well-to-do neglect
| their political duties, while poor dodgers,
who hire small rooms by the week or
month, are herded by the party bosses at
election times, and rushed, first to the
registration booths, and then to the ballot
booths on election day.
But even the dodgers are behind this
year. The figures of the so-called slum
districts are as surprising and disap-
pointing as those where wealth and fash
ion control.
And yet the present campaign should
appeal with unusual strength to voters
Of both classes. Most important business
questions are involved, and both parties
are insisting on policies giving the people
a larger and more direct say in matters
Of choosing candidates as we'll as officials
Why should not the business world,
with it's vast interests to be affected,
and the everyday world, with but little
more than its ballot to go upon, turn
out in force next month?
Are we approaching a necessity for
something like compulsory voting? Shall
men be forced by some means to go
to the polls and exercise their duties
| as citizens? Shall the authorities be re-
| quired to keep a white list and black
| list, and exhibit them after election day,
| to the credit of those whose names are
on the one, and the discredit Of those
whose names are on the other?
Until recent years much Of the blame
for defects in the conduct Of public at
fairs was laid at the doors Of the pros
porous classes They were charged with
leaving things too much to professional
politicians. who formed rings and did
as they pleased. If only men of sub
| stance would take a hand everything
| would be improved.
Disclosures have changed this view
Men of substance have in many in
stances been the source of demoraliza-
| ton, have operated through ringsters,
and been the chief beneficiaries of skull
duggery. The ringsters were only agents,
and received only a rake-off.
But the remedy will be found. The
| necessity is palmer than ever, and good
| government is at once the need and the
desire of the great majority Of the Amer
| lean people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Small Comfort,

Il had message from the Black
Hand said the resident of Graftburg
They told me to leave two thousand
dollars in a vacant house in a certain
street"
did you tell the police?'
Right away
What did they doc"
'They said that while I was about it
might leave them a couple of thousand
in the same place."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18
Athey Cloth=lined
Metal Weather Strip.

market today, and the only strip with
a cloth-iined channel. 1t is absolutely
rainproof. snowproof, windproof. dust.
proof and rustproof. and the sash pos
itively will not rattle nor will it stick
or work hard. The stripping extends al
the way up and protects at every point
In word. it Is the most perfect Metal
Strip on the market, and win last toI
years. Can be installed in old as well
as new houses. Estimates cheerfully
furnished. Catalogue upon request.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18

eyIn 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 or Business Department, according
to tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18
S65.OO Compl tie With i Tools.

e applicable practically phase OF the cleaning prob
III the home free from dust all times with the
Hardwood floors cared for by the
special felt-aced tool which polhes cleans the most
delicate tapestries without removing from their
hangers thoroughly cleaned the bed books
toroughithout disturbing their arrangement la
the bookcase tted the Of
cleaning with the special aluminium tool provided and such outo
reach things holdings and frames
brought easy the long adjustable though light
weight Drying the hair after washing cleaning of hats
wearing apparel further accomplishments OF this very
practical and almost noseess device.
Special Demonstration Now Going On.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18
An Advantage IGNORED.

do you think the study Of the dead
languages improves mans chances in
life?"
WELL said the professor thoughtfully,
they'd save him from a great deal OF
possible trouble If he'd stick to them in
his private correspondence"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18
A Terrible Creature.

Father" said the small boy, lis there
any animal more terrible than lion?"
Yes, my son; a COW. If she isn't kick
ing you in the neck or pursuing you
over the pasture to hook you, she's try
ing to send germs around to your house
in the milk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18
Tears.

whats Maude crying about:' asked
the father home from work.
She's crying over the play she saw at
the matinee"
And what's Maymie crying about?"
she's crying because she couldn't CO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18

The quotation of j. J. Hill TO the effect
that the trouble is not the high cost of
living, but the cost of high living, indi-
Gates that even the fugitive newspaper
paragraph does not escape the great
flnancier's omnivorous attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18
Upholstery and Drapery Fabrics.

m s"d to ,fi ssa Gs
NAl the finest Imported Bocades, Damasks Tapestries
~ ~ and Velous we'll large and varied showing
of the best domestic materials. .
We early selection while the stocks are complete Many
special valuessecured great being offered
French Brocades, S325 to $4,000 yard.
Silk Damasks and Arrnures, 5000 to $1,000 yd.
Tapestries, @0c to $1,000 yard.
Plain and Figured Velours,. Sl.75 to S10 YARD.
plain and Figured Reps and Armures, SOC to
lS1.5O yard.
1mnerial Linen Velours, $3.50 yard.
speciaA line Of Tapestries in Verdue French and conven-
tional Observation-Disclosures values; 50 inches wide.
$3.50 yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18
Sidetracked.

The candidate doth vainly seek
The crowds great clamor to renew.
His turn for cheers will come next week
When all the base ball strife is through.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18

1t may occur to some of our states
men that Judge Alton Parker displays
great craftsmanship in the way he
avoids wear and tear on his voice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18

IL is a question whether a student of
Esperanto would have an advantage over
other people In quickly grasping the sig
nificance of the base ball language.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18

After observing how some things are
done in his absence Judge Gaynor is
more than ever inclined to think that
he will have to stick to the mayors
desk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18

Even stanch admirers of Col. Roose-
welt fear that he undertakes too much
in not only playing the entire infield
for his side, but in trying to umpire the
game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18

Peace-loving people hope that the use
OF the aeroplane will be as slow to come
forward In warfare as the bicycle and
the automobile of which SO much was
once expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18

Mr.. Carnegie will hardly let it be I'M
derstood that his interest in the New
York campaign is measured by a paltry
fifty thousand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18

Rainbow visions do not prevent demo-
Gratis from seeing few storm signals
here and there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18

A town that would try to deceive it
self on census returns is almost as
eccentric as the man who cheats at
solitaire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18

There is certain satisfaction in see
ing Philadelphia having whole lot of
fun instead Of whole lot Of trouble
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18

There may be some more loss of voice
III evidence when the old guard is lined
up To cheer the election bulletins
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18

If there is a case Of general apathy
that Col. Roosevelt cannot dispel, 1t is
indeed serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18

Offering an airship prize is now one
Of the get-famous-quick methods
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18
An Uncomfortable Position.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
Nearly every political boss has his ear
to the ground all right, and the public
has its foot on the other ear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18
Helps Things Along.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Even the weather man seems TO an
prove OF the worlds championship
series.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18
Sofa Cushions
Couch Pillows.

Sofa Cushions. covered with tapestries.
brocades, damasks, cretonnes. etc. A
desirable collection. including pillows for
the college ROOM the parlor. the living
room. the bedroom, the den and the IL
brary.
$I.oo to 5000 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18
The New P0rtieres.

~ UR showing OF the New Poreres is conpee-mported
|ANN domestic. Rich and handsome designs, i'll
N and attractive styles and effects the coongs this season
being unusually soft and pleasing the Included i'll
showing plain and figured and with cut edge
tapestry bordes plain doubeaced veours with cord
overlooked edges Silk Poeres artistic designs and coongs
plain effects Especially worthy of mention
display Fine Imported ute Velour Poeres in duplex
coorngs gold
nile gold with attractive borders in
Oriental conventional patterns Many other styles
new and handsome patterns included but space will not permit
detailed description Inspection will reveal than words
convey. Prices range from
$3.50 to $4,000 a Pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18

Entered as second class mail matter at the post
Office at Washington, ID. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18
Curtain Nets.

We have just received new shipment
+, Of Fancy Curtain Nets, in white and soft
tones OF ivory and ecru. 4 most desir-
! able line from which to make selection.
All new designs in neat and attractive
effects; Al to 81 inches wide.
4oc to $I.5o yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18
New Couch
Covers

Fine Tapestry Couch Covers are now
being shown in large assortment The
collection is unusually varied and de-
sirable. including Oriental. verdure and
conventional tapestry designs and pat
terms; also plain and bordered effects and
Bagdad stripes. A special showing is
being made Of Fine Moquet Velvet Cow
ers which for beauty of Oriental design.
softness of tone and richness Of effect
are rivaled by none.
S2.25 to $I3.5o each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18

Payable in advance-by mail postage prepaid:
Daily, sunday included. one month. 60 cents
Daily. Sunday excepted. one month. 40 cents
Saturday Star, 81 year. Sunday Star. s. 40 year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18

The Evening Star with the Sunday morning
edition. IS delivered by carriers within the city
81 - cents per month: daily only. q cents per
month: Sunday only. 20 cents per month Orders
may be sent by mail, telephone Main 244o.
Collection Is made by carrier at the end OF each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18
MUSLIN Curtains.

Just received and placed on sale lot
of Ruff1ed Muslin Curtains, in plain and
dotted effects-the dots being in several
! sizes; excellent quality. attractively fin
| ished with futed rufties, 2is yards long.
SI!oo pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18
Special Value Inn
Lace Door Panels.

We offer at special prices an at
tractive line of Lace Door Panels, III
toinette. Cluny and Arabian effects, in
white, ecru and ivory.
Special prices,
SI.oo to SI2.oo each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18
New Curtain
SWiSses.

Now showing a complete line OF the
New. Curtain Swisses: an attractive as
sortment of the Tamboured Muslins, fin
ished on both edges and neatly embroid-
cred in border effects: also all-over de-
signs Many new and attractive patterns
in the usual dotted and figured muslins.
I2Lc to Coo a yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18
M000war0: 6 I0tbr0}p,
New York Observation-Disclosures. :"
Special Display of
The New Lace Curtains.

Tl7 making special display this week Of the New
EU(V II Lace Curtains. the complete showing have
WV presented including the fine imported grades
/ we'll extensive lines of the best domestic produc
The qualities of these beyond
ton and all combine beauty and worth Interesting Every
we'll known make represented in 2 and 31z yard lengths
Arabian, $500 to $4,000 pair.
+ Renaissance and Marie Antoinette, $3.50 to
$4,000 pair.
! Fi1et and Princess Lace, $500 to S135.00 pair.
+ Swiss Point and Duchesse Lace $3.50 to SIS pr.
+ Real Saxony Brussels Net, $40 to SIS pair.
i Real Linen Cluny Lace, $500 to $500 pair.
+ Novelty and Braided Net, 5000 to $1,000 pair,
i Nottingham and Scotch Lace, $1 to So pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18
Persian Print
Table Covers, Curtains
and Bedspreads.

Just received and placed on sale q
new stock OF Imported Persian Print
Table Covers, Curtains and BED,
spreads. The colors are soft and
pieasing-es desirable for bed
rooms.
36-inch Covers, $3.50.
41-inch Covers, $500.
54-inch Covers, $3.50:
2x3 yard Squares, $3.50 and $3.50
Curtains. 5000 pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-18

Business ONCE. ll.h St. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York Once: Tribune Building.
Chicago Once: First National Bank Building.
European once: Regent St., London, England.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-08
at Doth Not Yet Appear"

The Bible is our only source OF in
formation concerning the future life.
Almost everyone has, at some time
in life, earnestly wished to know more
about Heaven than the Bible has re-
vealed. But we are not sure that a
fuller and clearer revelation would
serve any good purpose. Perhaps it
would render men discontented with
their present lot and unfit for present
duty.
Perhaps there is no power in hui
man language TO convey TO mems
minds a fuller and clearer idea of the
heavenly world. 1t may be that in our
present state We do not possess the
capacity to comprehend these things
even if they could be uttered in hu-
man speech. Whatever be the rea-
son for the comparative obscurity in
which this interesting subject has
been left, it is enough for us to know
that there is a holy city where the
saints of God are being gathered
home to be forever with the Lord We
are invited to enter through the gates
into that city, and the few faint
glimpses of that heavenly place are
enough to win our hearts to a holy
life, and to cheer us on our journey
through this vale of tears.-Christian
Advocate.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-08

Taste is curiously localized in the
mouth. Put lump Of sugar on the
tip Of your tongue and you will find It
distinctly sweet Then try 1t halfway
back on the tongue and you will find
1t tasteless. All sweet or aromatic
substances, such as wine, sugar and
coffee, can be properly appreciated by
the front half Of the tongue, a piece of
knowledge that every true connoisseur
applies when he sips instead Of taking
a mouthful. With most other sub
stances, however, the reverse is true.
In these cases the tip Of the tongue
serves only for touching-it is the back
part that tastes The sides Of the
mouth, too, are quite insensible to GER
tain substances not tasteless. Put
some salt or vinegar between the teeth
and the cheek and you will find them
absolutely favorless.--London Stand
ard.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-08
Wrestling For Rent.

In several cantons of Switzerland
the custom prevails of holding wres-
tling matches and other exhibitions of
physical strength at their CHORAL gym
nastic and rifle festivals. The cham
pions taking part in these athletic
sports belong to the most diverse
ranks in the social SCALE Thus at
recent festival at Grenchen. a little
town in the canton of Soleure. a
wealthy property owner and his ten
ant, a carpenter, stepped into the are
ma to wrestle according to the rules of
the art. There were to be four rounds,
or falls" The stake for each "falp
was one quarters rent. After the car
penter had thrown his landlord four
times the victor's prize was awarded
to him. and he accordingly found him
self entitled to live in his house rent
free for a whole year.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-08

Bees often starve in the midst Of
plenty. They winter in lots called
seams" between the combs, and may
be seen packed like states upon a
house roof, the top row removing the
food from the cells above them 10 feed
themselves, and by passing it down,
those below. While the weather re-
mains mild the bees are able to move
about from comb to comb in search Of
food, or with the object of bringing
to the center combs food stored in the
outer frames; but this activity ceases
as soon as really cold weather sets in
and they then pack themselves close
together for mutual warmth. Then,
as the food around them is consumed,
they die simply on account OF the cold
air by which they are surrounded;
and they cannot pass around or under
the frames to probable abundant
supply close by. Though they are
prevented going around or under the
frames provision may be made allow
ing them to pass over the topbar in
the warmest part of the hive, This is
done by giving what are known as
winter passages" The old method
now almost discarded, was to cut a
hole through the comb in each frame
near the top bar. A more effective
passage could hardly be devised, but
apart from spelling the combs it is a
tiresome and troublesome operation
and is therefore not recommended. A
simple plan is to lay across the top
bars four pieces of wood half an inch
square and about six inches long, half
inch apart. If the quilts are then laid
evenly across, effective passages for
the bees will be provided. Then again
a cake of candy laid upon the frames
when closing up the hives in October
will be equally satisfactory, for pas
sages will be formed as the candy is
consumed over the bars.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-08

Rip Van Wrinkle had just brushed
the last of the cobwebs out of his
eyes.
ly make play about me-" he said in
his Catskill stage dialect.
mo doubt about it," replied a by
stander.
Rip yawned heavily, the spell Of his
long nap being still strong upon him.
"Vell," he said. 81 hope If dey do
write such a play dey Won't try to re-
vive it after it has been asleep for
dwenty years."
And then he smiled, and they all filed
into the tavern and imbibed another
one of the kind that didn't count
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-08
TRAFFIC OF DEAD SEA.
One Small Sailing Boat Carries Most
Of the Passengers and Freight.

OF the Passengers and Freight.
MANY false and foolish reports
about the Dead Sea-that strange and
interesting lake-have been circulat-
ed" said Abraham 8. Abrahams OF
Jerusalem and London, who is on
tour of this country.
much has appeared from time to
time in papers and periodicals about
steamboats, navigating the Dead Sea-"
continued the banker. This too is a
fabrication. The only boat on the
Dead Sea is a small sailing boat about
twenty feet long.
This vessel makes trips as the
wind allows from the north end of the
sea to the bay on the eastern side of
the tongue that divides the water near
the middle. At this terminus some
Jews are located. The whole concern
is. in fact, in the hands of Jews, who,
at a low rate, buy wheat and barley
from the Arabs to be delivered on the
seashore. From there it is shipped TO
the Jericho side and carried on dom
keys to Jerusalem, where it finds
ready sale at good price.
when adverse winds blow the lit
tie craft is in danger of being swamp
ed, for the so-called Dead Sea becomes
living mass of waves. Not long ago
l spent four nights such as never will
be forgotten on these waters, and the
smartness of the old man at the helm
and his boy with the sails saved us
from being wrecked again and again.
A charge of one mejedie, which is
about so cents trip, is made for each
passenger, and for unique voyage it
is not exorbitant.
There is some talk about a small
steam tug being put on the sea, but
the authorities are loath to grant per
mission. 1t will be a great boon when
it does arrive. as it will bring the east
and west sides of Jordan nearer to
each other for communication and
trading purposes"
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-08
A TALE OF TWO CITIES.
Kinks In the Histories Of New York
and Chicago.

Kinks In the Histories Of New York
and Chicago.
The manner in which the metropolis
Of the western hemisphere got its
name is a matter that has been dealt
with by many able chroniclers. The
most trustworthy and at the same time
the most plausible story is as follows:
After the Dutch had ceased to be
dominant in the city a prominent
member of one of the English families
that had gained influence in the rapid
ly growing young community one day
traded oxen with a neighbor and on
his way home stopped In front of a
tavern somewhere on What is now low
er Broadway. AS he did so several Of
the men who were in the habit of fire.
quenting the place assembled in the
front yard. and one Of them cried out:
Hello! Those amt the oxen you
used to have"
NO" replied the owner Of the cat
tie. 1--WE got a new yoke"
New yoke" at once became a COM
mon phrase and was soon adopted as
the name of the city. 1t was an easy
step from that to New Yawk." the
present name Of the place.
The naming of Chicago came about in
a curious way. Shortly after the build
ing of the first few huts near the
banks Of the river one of John Kin
zies boys caught two crows, a male
and a female, which he tanned and
taught to speak the English language.
The Kinzies had at that time young
Indian maiden. who did plain sewing
and other household duties, and she
became very fond of the pet crows.
One day the female crow managed
somehow to get out of the cage in
which the birds were kept and at once
few away. The Indian girl chanced to
see the crow make its escape, and,
greatly excited, she rushed into the
dining room. where the various men,
bers of the family were waiting for
the finger bowls. Waving her arms
up and down as if they had been
wings, the young squaw cried:
"She cav gor'
Shecawgo was at once adopted as
the name of the town and remains so
to this day. the spelling only having
been changed.-Chicago Record-Her-
aid