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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

dom. They will be more thoughtfully re-
earded BY the department officials and by
Congress on this basis than though they
asserted absolute rights Of their own
Their petition for some form Of retire.
ment provision is rational and is designed
TO improve the quality Of the service
The call for an increase In the pay scale
is calculated to improve conditions and
increase the product Of the government
workshops. The protest against longer
hours is founded in the physical Law
that a given force of human beings
whose chief agency Of activity is the
mind. can accomplish mo-e in a day OF
reasonable length than In a longer period
Of toll.
The governments pay scale is not ex-
travagant. On the contrary, it is low.
1t stands where it stood, as The Star
correspondent declares, over half a CEN
fury ago. representing ante-bellum con-
ditions of life in general. The average
government clerk is poorer today than
he was fifty years ago, because the cost
Of living has increased and the require
ments by which he is affected have added
materially to his financial burden. Mean
while the pay scale In the upper ranks
OF OfhcialdOm has been several times in
creased. The United States has not pro-
ceeded logically or fairly in it's treat
ment of those upon whom it depends for
the transaction Of the greater part OF
its business.
This whole question is beyond the
realm of argument. 1t is plain bust
ness proposition. The government has
certain work to be done and IT engages
certain people to do it. 1t has more
work now than fifty years ago and 1t
employs more people, though not in per-
feet proportion to the increased volume
Of business Whereas in every other line
Of human activity wages and salaries
have increased, those paid by the United
States remain, as to 90 per cent of its
force unchanged. These facts should APP
peal irresistibly to every intelligent leg
iSlatOr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21
The Speaker and the Mules.
From the Richmond Times Dispatch.

From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
1t il hoped that there is no truth in the
story told by John Temple Graves that
Champ Clark has determined to carry out
the campaign joke about riding to the
Capitol behind q team of Missouri mules
after he has been elected Speaker. 1t
would be a very poor sort of sensation, -
and would not be talked about for more
than a few days. There would be nothing
funny. in it; 1t would not be even a
bright bit of acting, and so utterly out of
keeping with the dignity of the Office as
70 subject the Speaker to much criticism.
or course. If Luke Emerson has given
him a pair Of fine mules there would be
no harm in his taking them, but he
should cut out the vaudeville business In
the discharge of his Official duties. There
is only one man in the country who could
carry out this plan without making him.
self ridiculous. and he is not riding any
more just now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21
The Government and Its Clerks

The Star has received the following let
ter from reader regarding certain OF
its recent expressions on the subject of
the hours of the government clerks:
TO my thought your editorial last
evening Monday was entirely unworthy
Your fluent and usually Just pen TITS
MD must have gone astray and 1 take
issue with You square.y. This govern
ment has no right whatever to command
ITS clerks TO work longer each day at the
same rate OF pay as before and under
the same pay scale that was adopted over
thirty years ago AS matter Of fact
1t Is fifty-Seven years. 1t may have re-
tirely another asset-but IL has no right
IN do it That would be immoral. Par
silel with the increase of congressional
salaries. go per cent. it has added 90
minutes TO the clerks day and reduced
their pay. thereby immortalizing itself as
slave driver.-C. Z. Maiden
The Star was speaking of legal rights
when it asserted that it lay within the
power of the government to adjust the
pay and hour scale of the clerks as 1,
chose. Unauestionabiy The Stars cor.
respondent is correct in his view, and The
Star has repeatedly urged that all til.
higher considerations Of humanity and
on the selfish side. business management
demanded that the condition Of the clerk,
be improved rather than rendered NOR,
burdensome. The Stars purpose in re
ferring TO the governments absolute
power or legal right in the premises va.
70 discourage the thought that prevails
i'm some quarters that the clerks hav,
themselves certain rights which are para
mount to those OF the employer.
The claim of the clerks for considera
ton. for an increase In pay and releas
from the menace Of longer hours, rest
upon solid ground, ia. Of economic Wis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21
Tammany Revised.

Place. Tammany Hall. Dramatis per
sonae. an Office boy and a visitor. Time,
afternoon.
us Charley in?'
Charley wilo?''
well. then. the Boss. Is he in?''
BOSS who:''
Say, young fellow. are you hired to set
here and sass your betters?'
I'm hired to handle cards and mes
sagss. but 1 got to understand what folks
are givin' me? What's your game?
What's you drivin' At? Put me WISE
Put you wise! Well. TIL put you wise
to this much. belong here in little old
New York. and I'm old enough to be your
daddy. Charley Murphy and me Is friends
since We was boys. I want to see him
and shake his hand and tell him how
good I'm feelin' over the way he done the
republicans last month
Been in town right along:"
Been out of town for a year. Out In
Alaska. Just back"
Thought SO. Better thaw out and read
up"
well, now, you put me wise. What
are you sivin' me:''
Take 1t from me. There amt no
SHdIic anu IiO pOcS 6IOuuQ nero now.
Them names 10 gone. Things is changed
You want to ask for Mister Murphy now.
Understand? Mister Murphy. That goes
with all alike"
'tSince when?"
well. long enough for everybody
around here to learn his business And
my word to an old chum is to learn his,
too
We'll, then, Mister Murphy. Ische Ing"
Hes in, but busy"
Whats he doin'?''
"Pickin' out q United States senator
How long will 1t take him.
He knows. DON'T
'If I was to come back in an hour
could see him them
Don't put no puzzles to me?''
Hands full?"
II amt seen any fuller. An full hands
is worth as much in Tammany as any
where's else
"Mebbe better put 1t of till tomorrow
How long Is this new wrinkle to last?''
II amt no good at puzzles, tell ye
Mebbe till next year or the year later
Mebbe not 50 long. Charley aud the Boss
may return any old time
But It's Mister Murphy now%
ITS Mister Murphy now. Get that
straight into your noodle, and don't let
it get out"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

seals serves to divide the burden SO
equally throughout the country that no
one feels it. A few pennies from each
of those who have surplus Will finance
this work abundantly. So when sehdihs
letters or packages at this season remeih-
Der that these Red Cross tokens staho
for a common obligation and mutua
process of self-protectien. For every one
rich or poor, receives the benefit OF the
fight against a disease which Is no Ie-
specter of persons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21
War

Gen. Wood chaxacterizes the latest war
scare as silly. So say we all. 1t was 80
silly it did not last long. Nevertheless,
though shortlived, 1t is to be regretted.
Such furrtes give to our public discus
sion Of important matters a tone preju-
dicial to US as a people. We are accused
Of seeing things. and almost OF being
afraid to 90 home in the dark. Yellow,
and not red, IL the color associable now
with the sentiment in this country which
eats, sleeps and dreams war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21
The Rivalry.

Two men Of wondrous business sense
AS rivals once appeared;
They labored with zeal intense
Till fortunes vast were reared.
And each was eager to display,
As years of profit passed,
A treasure which would well outweigh
The others wealth so vast.
But as the seasons rolled around
That game grew rather slow.
The men once keen to grasp were found
Ali eager to bestow.
The rivalry OF riches still
Goes on. But they display
Their earnest industry and skill
In giving things away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21
Too Kind by Far.

els that young woman kind TO DUMB
animals?"
II should say SO. She insists on lettlng
her pet dog bite anybody he happens 10
dislike
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21
To the Rescue

The small boy does not fret because
They talk Of "myt this year.
II there's no regular Santa Claus
His dads volunteer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21
Cynical.

"Many noted politicians have never
married"
"Yes. A man in politics is usually too
busy to propose and a woman who reads
the opposition papers would think twice
about accepting him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

In this holiday season number Oh Hid
lions may be disposed. to suggest ina.
Uncle Sam put everybody OH the free hs'
for Panama canal transportation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

Some Of the professors in the Chicago
University will be more than ever dis
posed to regard John d. Rockefeller as q
greater genius than Shakespeare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21
SHOOTING STARS.
HY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Method.

"Why do you read SO many scientific
and philosophic works."
my motive is purely practical" replied
Miss Cayenne when I have tiresome
caller 1 can talk SO profoundly that he is
sure to get sleepy and so home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21
Dutch Figure Ware
Makes Attractive Gifts.

HIS always in favor and the demand continues
yearly. Originally made for children
w. have brought variety of regular pieces
among which Cake Plates, Tea Cups and Saw
Bread Butter Plates For plate rails and
these pieces highly desirable.
Plates, I5c up Tcapots, 85c cach
Cups and Saacers 35c up Sugar Bowls, up
Oatmeal Saucers, I5c each Cream jugs Ise up
Cake Plates $Ioo each. SHRED Egg Dishes 25c eaee
dar q Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

Up to the present time the most con-
spieuous result Of the Portuguese reSoiu'
ton is an extensive advertisement LUZ
Nanuers music hall acquaintance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

The war scare was almost @,as snort
lived as the anxiety created by the al
legged interview with J. ]. Hill on business
conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21
An Unfeeling Remark.

'The VIOLIN, said Mr.. Skraper, us the
king of, Instruments.
"What are you trying to do; persuade
it to abdicate?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

Just what constitutes a quorum is an
other question that may have to come up
for expert calculation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

The country is still doing it's best to
elect Congress that will know as much
about how a government should be con-
Quoted as the magazine contributors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

japan is apparently disposed to indorse
the doctrine that a few battleships may
help to discourage needless belligerency
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

The holiday recess comes just in time
TO prevent any serious alterations from
getting well under way At the Capitol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

Just now the prospects Of any political
party depend largely on the ingenuity
shown In framing up fusion programs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21
In Montana.

From the Anaconda STANDARD.
While this is no time for sackcloth, a
few ashes judtc!ously sprinkled on the
sidewalk would be gratefully appreciated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

To convince some poor younEster that
there really Is a Santa Claus is gener-
GUS and pardonable deception
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

FNm the Chicago News.
Your wise lover never buys Christmas
gloves that are too big.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

China finds the usual dimcnit! i'll estao-
fishing popular form OF government
without hurting anybody's feelings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

II continues to be hard for a prohibition
state to do away with suspicious that it
is leading double life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

With all his munihcence Mr.. Carnegie
is in no wise liable to become identified
with a peace-at-any-price policy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

People who spell it Xmas are posi-
bly, pressed for time because they neg
lected to shop early
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

The original Roosevelt man appears to
he another public character who is in
clined to private life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

Couple COuIQ 1lOl De 1OunQ anyWE
Travelling Clocks, Of French gilt and
sterling silver. in leath- ooto Sooro
Boudoir Clocks. of French gilt and ster-
ling silver: some very co-+oc1,oo
handsome designs; each. 3l.2o u 9l 5.Oo
Mantel Clocks. of French bronze and
enamel: elegant designs and effects: some
bea Ut fui ly hand S2S.Oo to S6s.oo
Handsome Mantel Clocks, Of gilt, onyx
and bronze, with for
s,ed a each. american 1900 to $1,000
Westminster Chimes Clocks, best ma
hogany case, with gilt trimmings and
English works; each,
$1,000, $4,000 and $1,000
Main floor, st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21
Christmas Pr0blems=Hints How to Solve Them

It's What ne?' selves uow nenhl
sgyn
Ighn hngIap livingston d who's hhaTmesab
at hnu Hmi@0m of luxury s hap
pens H fw suggestions for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21
Silk PetticOats
For Xmas Gifts.

%n SILK PETTICOAT is gift that will meet with fullest
Nv Every dependable grade here fashionable
style. from the moderately priced garment elegant
Paris creation and all the very best values at their re-
spective prices.
Just received and offered at very special price of Silk
Pecoats, of good quality messalne, white and the
wanted street shades fashioned several very
Special price, S2.75 each.
Regular So. so value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

Cuckoo Clocks. Of mission oak, in va
rlous styles and sizes; 60
Handsome Mahogany Mantel Clocks.
ornamental with gilt trimmings; mostly
variety of sizes: each. $3.50 to $40. 50
Mission Clocks,
each. :. $I.5o to $3.50
Iron Mantel Clocks,
English and American
Office or Kitchen Clocks, in oak and
cellent timepieces: each. $3.50 to $1,000
Nickel Kitchen Clocks, some with
alarm, others plain; e-.e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21
Dainty Silk Stockings
For W0n11em's Gifts.


Nlll famous mills Philadelphia McC alum Onyx
lJcV )ue Rivile and others. Every and CT
fect for which fashion has expressed preference is in
Guided III our shownghin accompaniment lovely gowns and
mod1s footwear Silk Hosiery
woman also essential to the gift list Its appropriateness
questioned.
Black Silk Hosiery with self embroidery pair.
Black Silk Hosiery, with fancifu embroidered designs
Ill coors, $Io5 to $1,000 pair.
Silk Hosiery, with lace ankles in all colors embroidered
self color and rich harmonious sladngs. exquisite
French make and imported by especially the holidays OF
fered at the e
Special price, $1,000 pair Value, $3.50.
Silk Hosiery, black coos plain, silk
brodered These ebody all the advantages long
$500 pair.
Extra Size Plain Silk Hosiery for people, white black
and TAM $I.65, $500 and S.. 50 pair.
floor st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21
Run Down the Crooks.

Prom the Chicago Record Herald.
A good many swindiers are beginning to
lose faith In the excellence Of our Post
once Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

Other Useful and Dainty Gifts.

FRENCH Flannel Dressing Sacques, with
nlgh neck and long sleeves, attractiyely
finished with scalloped edge.
S2.75 each.
Imported French Albatross Dressing
Sacques, In q variety Of exquisite effects;
some made entirely by hand, In rich plain
designs and deliberately trimmed and
hand embroidered effects
$4.75, $3.50 to $500 each.
Also Outing Flannel Gowns
Outing Flannel Dressing Sac
Flannelette Long kimonos,
japanese Crepe Long kimor
French Hand-embroidered CT
French Hand-embroidered G.
irI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

Imported French AlbatroSs Ores sine
Sacques. I'm many dainty effects, neatly
or deliberately trimmed with pretty Iaces
So so. 500 to $l2.oo each.
Rich Silk Dressing Sacques. imported
and domestic creations. in many charm
ing effects, becoming:y trimmed with
French and German valenciennes and
point de Paris laces.
$500. $3.50 to $32.oo each.
soc, 75c and $I.oo each.
ques, soc. 75c and $I.oo each.
SI.oo, $I.5o and $I.75 each.
los, $I.oo each.
emises, $I.oo. $I.25 and SIS each.
owns. $I.75, $2.oo and $3.50 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

Mission Cellarettes. large size, with
bottle holder. glass rack and pipe holder.
$1,000 each.
Mission Cellarettes, with revolving bot
tie holder and pipe rings.
$500 each.
Telephone Tables, complete with stools,
in golden oak.
$500 each.
Golden Oak Morris Chairs. with full
spring seat and hair-filled cushions.
$1,000 each.
Weathered Oak Morris Chairs. with
velour covered cushions.
$I2.oO each.
Mahogany Morris Chairs. with spring
seat and felt-filled cushions.
$4,000 each.
Sixth floor. G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

I Weathered Oak Magazine Racks, with
four shelves; strongly made.
1896 each.
| Golden Oak Rockers, high back, genuine
| leather seat.
SI2.Oo each.
| Mahogany Rockers. high back, genuine
| leather seat. =.
$500 each.
| Large Rockers, upholstered in Boston
/ leather.
$3.50 each.
Combination ChifSonier and Wardrobe
! with large compartment for hanging
| clothes. six drawers hat box and mirror
| In door. dun mahogany finish.
$4,000 each.
| Mems Golden Oak Wardrooes, with
| hangers for coats and trousers: umbrella
| rack, shaving glass. one drawer and towel
rack. ef
$500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21
Fine Clocks as Xmas Gifts.

OIL q ANDSOME and exclusive designs Clocks for all parts
M OF the house. we'll for automobilng travelling
Ill Many magnificent designs eects-in fact
stock that is characterized by the variety"
\ suitable wife neu1, ,,rr;ed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21
Individual Furniture
AS Gifts for Men.

QW #: =: s:
and not for the family in general \ gift of this
kind will be doubl apprcatcdone that will last for and
always be pleasant reminder of the gve Much and
trouble may be saved by visit Furniture Department
We showing useful pieces,
mission oak weathered oak mahogany and mahogany in
Guiding Smoking Stands Celarees Shaving Stands Norris
Chairs Reading Chairs Combination Chiffoner and Shaving
Stands Chffoniers, Wardrobe Chffoniers,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

Place Tammany Hall. Dramatis per
sonae, an ONCE boy and a visitor. Time,
afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21
Photo Frames as Xmas Gifts.

Oh display of Photo Frames you will find many beautiful
I'LL and artistic effects, including number of
Ky signs and shapes and quaint and odd carvings which
elusive and be duplicated The period STYLES
together with the modern kinds will
This most complete collection marked by individuality
elegance.
These rev
75c $500 each. spt 3 many being odd
ing a% rarenng oval and sa aa $500 $500
o
Empire Frames Of French bronze SOC to $1,000 each.
MORE French shapes.
$1,000 and $500 each SI.5o to $500 each.
ain aor.G st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-21

Entered as secopd-class mail matter at the POST
Office at Washington. D. G.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-26
HAVE MERRY time.
Elks Christmas Tree Entertain
ment a Remarkable One.
Santa Claus Appears in Person
as Host.
PRESENTS FOR ALL.
No Child Is Overlooked in the
Distribution.
Free Rides and Theatre Tickets
Are Thrown In.

More than 500 little girls and boys of
the city We're entertained during the
midday hours today by their grand big
brothers, the Topeka Elks. The as
sembly hall was packed with the eager
youngsters. Dressed in the best they
had they came in punches or were
brought in by their mothers and rela-
tives
All cares were soon forgotten. for in
bounded Santa Claus in the wake of a
believing of horns. Santa soon ex-
planned that he had had to come in
automobiles because Topeka had no
snow. He had whole train load of
good things for them, he said, and the
children shouted while Gordon,s orches-
ira began a medley of Bren's lyrics.
A big Christmas tree stood on the
platform brilliantly lighted and deco
rated. Around it were stacks and
stacks of presents and things to eat.
Profiting by previous experience the
lodge men had systematized the pro-
gram and were able to care for the
throng with dispatch.
Each child brought an invitation
which had been sent him or her. On
that card was marked A or B or G,
classified according to age. Ladies of
Elks ushered the children into their
proper places and the rest was easy.
For the older girls were presents of
aprons, perfumery and other small
articles, for younger girls were dolls,
for older boys were pocket knives and
for younger boys were pop guns, and
for the tots were toy dogs, horns rat
ties and the like.
Everybody was given fruit, candies
and nuts. One hundred at time
were taken to the big dining hall
where sandwiches, ice cream and cake
were served at the tables.
rs everybody having a good time ?"
shouted Santa Claus.
Yes echoed the halls.
Grasping the spirit of the occasion,
F. A. Campbell, manager of the OK
ford theater, sent down $50 tickets fer
the children and learning they would
not go around sent down $50 more.
The tickets are good for any time the
children can go.
The street railway also contributed
to the program by sending three big
Vinewood cars to take the children
home, no matter which way they
would want to go.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-26
WITH civic HONORS.
The Body of Fire Chief Koran Is Laid
to Rest.

Chicago, Dec. 26.-F'unera1 services of
public character were held today for
Fire Marshal James Koran, who met
his death in the Union Stock Yards
fire Thursday with % others. Mayor
F. A. Busse rode in the procession in
the mourner section and Chief of Po-
lice Leroy T. Stewart and Assistant
Chief Herman Schuettler led several
platoons of police on foot.
Acting Fire Marshal Charles Zeyfelch
who arrived at the blaze Thursday a
moment after his chief had been buried
beneath the falling wall, marched at
the head of a section Of firemen. The
caslzet, borne on hose cart was at
tended by guard of honor consisting
of fire department division heads and
was followed by a line of equipage ex-
tending back for a mile and half.
Immediately following the purple
draped hose wagon which bore the
marshaFs body was driven his automo-
bile the one in which he made a rec
ord breaking dash to Thursdays fire
and to his death. Today the rear seat
was occupied only by a fire marshal
helmet. Two hose wagons bore the
principal floral pieces which had filed
the Koran home and followed the black
draped automobile.
Thousands of persons lined the way
over which the procession moved.