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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04

lamp post and a damaged car, but 1t
might have caused a tragedy. A wild
automobile plunging along the street is a
potential cause of indefinite destruction.
Thus the warning that has already been
given to motorists by mishaps of a SINH
lar character is repeated at slight cost.
1t should be carefully needed. No auto
mobile driver should ever start to crank
his car without first making sure that his
clutch is off. or. as the phrase of the
garage is, lin neutral Small boys will
tinker with automobiles. despite admoni-
tons and the possibility Of punishment.
Unremitting care on the part Of the
chauffeur is necessary to prevent these
dangerous attentions on the part of young
Observation-Disclosures from leading to disas-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04
The Theft at the Bureau.

1t is. OF course, unfortunate that the
remarkable record of the bureau Of en-
craving and printing should have been
broken by the preparation Of a theft of
printed bills from that establishment. The
fact that for many years the presses at
the bureau have been pouring forth cur
rency to an immense total without here
tofore a single deficit or defalcation or
theft is proof that the methods for the
safeguarding Of this vast wealth in vogue
last been beaten by some ingenious thief
whose daring was greater than his judg-
ment was sound in view of the relentless
persistence with which the government
pursues those who rob 1t. This person has
succeeded In putting into circulation at
least two Of the ten-dollar bills stolen
FROM the bureau. and possibly the other
two as we'll. With complete success he
has obtained $40. a sum insignificant in
comparison with the danger of this GRIM
inal operation.
Fortunately this Is crime that cannot
easily be repeated. The very detection of
it serves a guarantee against recur-
renee. Doubtless the checks at the 'bu-
reau have already been increased to in
sure the return daily of every sheet of
paper issued to the pressmen and the ac-
counting for every bit OF paper, whether
successfully or unsuccessfully printed. by
each individual into whose hands the ma
terials and the products are intrusted.
1t Is most unfortunate that this theft
should have been committed. thus impos-
ing hardships upon all the honest en-
ployes Of this most efficiently conducted
bureau Of the government. Until the
thief Is detected and the method of the
crime disclosed necessarily every worker
In the bureau with a possible access to
the printed sheets must rest under sus-
picion. In such a work, with all the safe
guards that can be devised. good faith
and honor among the employees is to be
assumed, and the fact that the system
has worked perfectly until now indicates
that the men and women Of the bureau
force have lived up to the standard and
have justified the trust imposed in them
That only one thief should have been de-
veloped In this institution In many years
is tribute to the force. With the ma
chinery OF the governments secret serv-
Ice at work it is probable that sooner or
later the perpetrator Of this crime will be
discovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04
Gymnastics and LaWmakinp,

A gymnasium in the House Office build
ing? Why not? Why should not the
members of the House, and the members
OF the Senate as we'll. have an opportunity
TO exercise themselves and keep At for the
fray! True. the day Of bellicose legisla-
ton is passing. 1t Is no longer fashion
able for solons to enforce their arguments
with weapons and to carry conviction at
the knuckle's point. Now and then a mis-
sile Is hurled In the legislative halls but
the practice Is frowned upon as unseemly
The demand for a chance to engage in
wholesome physical exercise that is now
voiced by the members Of the House is in
spired by no sense of belligerency.
The presence OF a competent trainer
over in the House Office building. to n,t
members through their PAGES on the par
allel bars and the running track, at the
punching bag and in the rowing machine,
might have great influence in keeping
the House In order. Members who have
just gone through q morning course of
stunts will proceed with the days work
in better spirits and in better temper. A
carefully arranged series Of boxing bouts
would afford an opportunity for members
with personal grievances to work them off
harmlessly and under strict supervision by
a masterful referee.
Good Judgment often depends upon the
digestion, and many a case OF Indigestion
results from lack of proper exercise
Who can say that the laws of the land
will not be materially improved In quail
ity and strengthened in wisdom IL enacted
by men who keep in the pink of condi-
ton physically? The country has had a
plenty OF dyspeptio. legislation and will
stand for a liberal appropriation to give
the House Of Representatives the best
equipped gymnasium In the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04
Small BOYS and Auto Clutches.

An auto owner in this city the other day
left his car at the curb while he went in
side a building. On emerging he started
to crank the engine, when 1t leaped ahead
at a mad pace. throwing him to one side
and proceeding down the street for a
block, swerved and struck lamp post,
which checked Its career. both post and
car being badly broken. The accepted
theory is that small boy mischievously
threw on the gear while the owner was
absent and that the latter failed to test
his clutch when he made ready to start
his engine. The accident fortunately led
to no more serious result than q ruined
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04

Upholstered Box Couches. cedar lined !;
ttNy at top for packing suits, skirts and
clothing.
$17.75. Value, $4,000.
Box couches, with hish:grade weather
ed oak frame, upholstered N seioui'
$13.75. Value, $500.
Solid Mahogany China Cases, bent glass
front ana French plate mirror back.
S37.5o. Value, 5000.
u,rh,v Polished CHARTERED Oak China
Cases, with bent glass fronts and PLAIN
feet.
$14.75. Value, $4,000.
rhree-piece Oak Parlor Suites, with up
Sofa, $I4.5o. Value, $4,000.
Rocker, $7.os. Value, $1,000.
Armchair, $7.o5. Value, $1,000.
Large-size CHARTERED Oak Dressers.
$31.75. Value, $3.50.
Fine Large CHARTERED Oak Dressers,
with square or oval mirror egg sne''
S3z.so. Value, $1,000.
Mahogany Dressers. dull finish. wooden
knobs.
$3.50. Value, $4,000.
Curly Birch Toilet Tables. oval mirror.
$I2.5o. Value, $4,000.
weathered Oak Morris Chairs, leather
cite cushions.
$4.o5. Value, $7.o5.
Solid Mahogany Bedroom Rockers
hand caned seats.
$6.o5. Value, $I2.5o.
sixth and Seventh floors. q st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04
No Dodging the Tariff.

In the Senate yesterday the republicans
were accused of trying to dodge the tarln
issue in connection with the proposed In
vestigation of high prices. The INVITING
was conventional. and may not have
meant much. Still, the charge was
promptly dsclaimed. Neither Mr.. Lodge
nor Mr.. Aldrich was willing to let 1t 90
unchallenged. Which shows that the
tariff remains live subject.
If they so desired, the republicans could
not dodge the tariff question in the COM
Ing campaign. 1t is bound to come up.
The Payne law is on the books. Putting
II there cost the republicans a lot or
trouble. and trouble of the most trouble
some description. Democratic opposition
was far less trying to the majority than
the opposition which appeared in the
majority's own ranks. MIR. Payne's
anxious hours In the House were caused
by the insurgents, while in the Senate Mr..
Cummins secured more of Mr.. Aldrich
attention than any democratic senator, or
all of them put together.
Nor did the fight cease when the bill
became law. The President indOrse-
ment of the measure, first in signing it,
and then in praisng it on the stump. did
not change the views of single in
SuTSent. All SUN lISlStcQ tlldl the Id"
was bad, and reputation of the partys
platform. Mr.. Taft was told that he had
been buncoed by the standpatters.
Here, then, is the basis of the demo-
cratic campaign. Chairman Lloyd Of the
democratic congressional committee has
abundant material supplied by republi-
rans for his uses. The star stumpers
seainst the republican party will be MEM
bers OF that party. Mr.. Lloyd need not,
unless he cares TO throw something in for
Inc Payne law in the printed matter he
distributes For democratic purposes MIR.
Cummins speeches are more valuable
than even Mr.. Bailey's; and what Mr..
Clarke said in the House does not weigh
halt as much for campaign purposes as
VI that body.
Dodging is out of the question. Poll
ticians as experienced as Mr.. Lodge and
Mr.. Aldrich must understand what is
coming. Why is not the present the best
time Tor the high prices phase of the
matter to be developed? What is the
democratic argument? And what Is the
republican reply? The case IL prepared
now will have eight months or 80 in
which to soak into the hearts and minds
Of the voters. and enable them to decide
whether or not prices have gone skyward
as one OF the fruits of the latest revision
of the tariff on protection lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04
From the New Orleans Times Democrat.

1t is impossible to say whether political
or religious controversy Is most apt to
distort the perspective of participants.
Certain it is that the recent election has
blinded British eyes in a way that is as
tonishing even to Americans who are
thought to be peculiarly subject to the
fever. The sanest newspapers and the
most levei-headed public men have lost
their bearings. Epithets have been ban
died about in the style of the backwoods.
Neither party has had q monopoly OF the
nonsense. According to the conservative
journals, the empire will go to the DEM
milton bowwows if the liberals be in
trusted with full power, while the liberals
are persuaded that the very foundations
of the state will be unsafe If the tories
are suffered to undo the work of Golden
and Bright.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04

f. 8" Massive Brass Bed. with two
inch continuous posts; polish finish OF
best English lacquer.
$42.5o. Originally $1,000.
seven filters; size T. g.: fancy knobs on
corner posts; best rollers.
$3o.75. Originally $1,000.
1 Very Fine Brass Bed: size 4 G.. with
two-inch continuous posts and one-inch
fllers.
$3.50. Originally $1,000.
- s" Heavy Upright Brass Bed, with
seven A-inch filters.
$zz.75. Originally $1,000.
/ satin-finish Brass Bed, 4 size. with
two and one-half inch posts. A very
elaborate and handsome style.
$500. Originally $500.
4 6" sturdily Built Brass Bed, heavy
corner posts with strong filters.
$Io.75. Originally $500.
Second door, st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04

] High-class White Enameled Bed, with
nine filters and swell foot: size A. s.; at
tractively trimmed with brass.
$I2.5o. Originally $500.
1 Brass-trimmed White Enameled Bed
exceptionally well made; size A. g."
$II.75. Originally SI4oo.
A. 6" Extra Strong White Enamelsd
Bed, plain neat design.
SIo.75. Originally $500.
1 Black Enameled Bed: e size: strongly
built and trimmed with brass.
$1,000. Originally $500.
1 Enameled Drop-side Iron Crib, con-
tinuous post effect; very rigid construc-
ton.
SI2.5o. Originally $500.
1 Strongly Made Iron Crib. drop-sids
effect. with good woven spring.
5000 Originally $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04
High=grade
Toilet Articles.

Armours Mucha Soap, assorted odors. cake.
Armours Certified Complexion soap. pure
extract OF witch hazel cake, loo: box.
Armour's Transparosa Glyeefin Soap. cake.
loc: Dox =. -. ....' -
caka Inc. hoy .....
Armours Supertar Shampoo Scap. cake.
1oc; box ...:..:....... .ss:...''.:ss.'
1oc: dozen. ..................... III
w & LIS Turkish Bath Soap. cake, 4c:
dozen 1;:;,. ~; s..n c:i. L.: io,en
". 4 LIS Cucumber and Almond Soap,
cake. Sc; dozen ........'..:..
W. LIS Original Bouquet Soap. CAKE
W. & LIS Riviera Violet Soap, cake. lOc;
box
Creta Cream Soap Powder, box .........
Main floor. ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04

Imitation Ernine Sets, con
sisting of throw scarf and pillow
muf.
$8.75 each. Were $I2.5o.
$500 each. Were $3.50.
Gray Mouff1on Sets.
$12.5o each. Were $1,000.
Gray Krimmer Sets.
$3.50 set. Were $1,000.
$I2.5o set. Were $3.50.
Third door, g st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04
Useless Popularity,

1T 'ud be a great thing" said Farmer
Corntossel, "if we lived in the times that
Teller lectured about, when people carved
what they had to say on stone insted O.
writin' them"
II don't see what good that 'ud do u.s.
replied his wife.
Il could build a house with the valen-
tines our daughter Jerushy has been git
tin these last four or five years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04

Solid Mahogany ChevaI Mirrors, dun
finish, glass knobs.
$3.50. Value, 10000.
High-back Rockers of the best Mahog-
any; Chippendale design.
$II.o5. Value, $4,000.
Turkish Library Rockers, upholstered
in leatherette.
$II.o5. Value, $500.
Armchairs. Turkish pattern, upholster-
ed in genuine leather.
$I7.75. Value, $4,000.
Women's Mahogany Table Desks. con-
venienty arranged; all necessary modern
appliances.
$1,000. Value, $4,000.
CHARTERED Oak House Desks. cabinet
and three long drawers
$3.50. Value, 5000.
Mahogany Parlor Tables. very neat
and attractive design.
$3.50. Value, SI2.oo.
Large China Cases. handsomely de-
signed. artistcally arranged; early Eng.
fish finish.
$500. Value, $500.
small-size Bullets. early English finish.
$Io.75. Value, $4,000.
Solid Mahogany Bullets. wooden knobs,
extra deep drawers.
$3.50. Value, $4,000.
Bullets. of auartered oak, wooden
drawer and door pulls; artistic claw feeG.
$3.50. Value, $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04
February Specials i'm
Pure Food Department.

~ NE hundred Queens Taste" Corn of the fan
INN ces packed brand have handled for
wv years. and that has always satisfactory
We offer this lot at the
Special price, 12Hc cam.
Special assortment California Canned Fruit Well filled
cans heavy sirup special value In
Guided are Peaches Pears Aprico and
Pums.
Six cams for S1.OO.
small lot of Choice Selected Queen Olives perfect
fruit, well packed
a8c bottle. Value Csc.
TO more Heckers Cereals Farna and Cream
Oatmeal offer for few days only with each package
small package of Cream Oatmeal free.
ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04
Correct Shoes
for Children.

N~%7 E don't take all tue
HIUjU shoes that makers
NAAk offer us. We have
shoes for little folks
made along sensible lines-easy
to the feet, and yet as smart and
dainty as best shoe experts can
make them.
The following are among the
latest arrivals:
Infants soft-Sole Shoes, in button, lace and
ankle ties. In pink. blue, white, tan, zoe
black and red; sizes to 4. Pair y
Infants Russian Calfskin Button Shoes; made
turn sole; sizes to 9. Pair. .......-... %'~o
Children's Russia Calfskin and Black Dongola
Kidskin Button Shoes made on our natural last,
With pstsar sR sRsess to-
Pair. .........-... p'oo
Misses and Children's Lace and Button Shoes,
with patent kidskn vaInp and dull kidskin tops,
with Goodyear welt sole; sizes sla 10 81 Ot,
Sizes II to 2. Pair. ................... p~'oo
Misses and Children's Gun Metal Calfskin
Lace and Button Shoes, with Goodyear welt sole
10l2. Pair. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Sizes IL to 2. Pair. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. To
Little Boys Gun Metal Calfskin Shoes. made
on mannish last, with half heel and
GOODYEAR welt sole; sizes IL to 1871. 60 IN
Rows and Youths Calfskin Shoes. with Good
wear welt sole and swing last: an excellent
shoe for dress wear; sizes to 5la. to S2O 90
Third noor Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04
Third door. G st.
Chiadrem's Winter
Underwear.

~Io7yS E are showing an ex-
II lUtl cellent assortment
WN of practical under.
garments for chill.
dren. They are made OF good
heavy muslins and cambrics in a
variety of styles, tastefully trim
med and made in a most careful
manner.
The prices are SO reasonable
that it doesn't pay to make them.
Children's Muslin Gowns. In several styles:
some with yoke OF cluster tucks and ruf1e OF
embroidery on neck and sleeves; others square
neck of insertion; neck and sleeves trim cor
Children's Muslin Skirts in several styles:
some trimmed with tucked ruffies: others cnf.
with embroidery edged rufies Each. ~
Children's Muslin Drawers. in several styles;
some trimmed with ruffes OF lace insertion
and lace edge: others with ruffies OF EN- rOc
broidery. Pair. -
Children's Cambria Waists, with two rows
of tape buttons, trimmed with lace and KIN.
beading. ERcn. ~
Third door, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04
Impressing the Public.

"A statesman never looks really inn
pressive." said the student Of human ma
ture. unless he has distinctive beard
or mustache or a bald head
Il suppose" replied the suffragette con-
temptuously, that you are trying to think
up another silly reason why women
should not go into politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04
Misses and Children's Furs.

Iceland Fox Sets, consisting OF
large shawl shape scarf and large
rug muff.
S12.5o each. Were $3.50.
$4,000 each. Were S42.5o.
White Russian Hare Sets,
large head in back of scarf and
rug muf finished with heads and
tails.
$3.50 each. Were $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04
Special Values i'm
Silk PetticOats.

@ ? ; Z; AZ: :: =: y: !: e.; 81; 81:
and colors; made
with deep founce of sectional
ruff1es and bias bands.
$3.85 each. Value, $500.
Women's Silk Petticoats, of
good quality taffeta, in black and
the new spring shades; made
with flare founce of circular nut
fes and wide bias bands.
$500 each. Value, $6.75.
Women's Silk Petticoats, Of tatfeta
and soft. clinging messAline, In black
and the fashionable colors; made In sew
eral styles, with accordion plating cir
cular ruffies, tucks and ruchinS.
$3.50 each. Value, 5000.
Women's Silk Petticoats. Of tsffcta and
messaline, in black. white and the new
fashionable coiors, including Persian and
dresden effects and stripes; made With
f1aring f1ounce of circular ru144es of ac-
Gordon plating and r,ichin8.
$1,000, $12.5o and $1,000 each.
Third floor, Eleventh Ut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04

Physicians who say it is not necessary
to eat a heavy breakfast may be in
fluenced by the fact that doctor is
likely to have large late-supper clientele
that does not want anything next morn
ing except a cup of coffee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04
Song and Speech.

THAT prima donna sings like a night
ingale," said the enthusiastic admirer
Yes" answered the impresario. But
when she gets angry she talks like poll
parrot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Born Leader.

why are you constantly referring to
Bliggins as leading citizen?'
Il can't help having an admiration for
the man." replied Miss Cayenne. He be-
longs to our whist club and always knows
which card to play first
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04
Too Valuable to Eat.

A very precious pig had we.
To great age he endured.
For he was worth SO much. you see.
We got his life insured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04

The Young Turks welcome the prospect
Of a war with Greece. The Turkish gov
eminent has always been in favor of any
thing that would divert the POPULAR mind
from local politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04

Little Is known about the alleged matri-
monia1 plans of Boni de Castellane. If
the rumor is true, however. it may be
surmised that the lady is not without this
worlds goods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04

Gov. Vardaman is described as having
exceptional hair. This may account for
his going into a campaign with something
Of the enthusiasm of a foot ball player.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04

AS a favor to the reception committees
who will desire to recognize him. Mr.
Fairbanks will no doubt stay away long
enough to let his whiskers grow again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04

The New York thief who swallowed a
diamond carries the scare about high
prices for food beyond the bounds of
reason.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04

Zelaya's retirement leaves the President
Of Honduras in the position of a man
who has lost his political pull.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04
Our Annual February
Sale of Furniture.

$50 be able purchase highgrade furniture, perfect
~ detail artistic in design superior materials and work.
w. manship, at
" Is to SO Per Cent Less Than Regular Prices
be dsregarded i'll this day of expensive fur
nings that cheapy made and of inferior materials
is price economical it must be
simply because
FEES goods offer the products of the best
facurers their standard of excellence
and we'll
We call especial attention to the following items
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04

If Mr.. Peary starts for the south pole
1t will be just as we'll for all other ex-
plorers to clear the way and avoid COM
plications.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04

President Taft ran some risk of start
ing a stampede when he made that re-
mark about being lonely now and then.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04

The amount OF trouble caused by Crete
entities it to rank as a sort Of geograph-
ical vermiform appendix.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04

The sun spot theory in explanation of
earthly discomforts is az hard to prove
as the comet theory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04
February Sale
Brass and Iron Beds.

OMORROW Saturday shall naugurate February
sale of Brass Iron Bedsteads This is another one
W annual and is fraught with moneysavng
opportunities
The beds comprise this sale hggrade good-have
behind hem-beng made by reputable manufacturers who
take pride their output and all of the latest patterns
Being mostly designs choice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04
SCOT and Smoke Make Discord.

From the Cleveland Leader.
Big cities and big SHOWS do not har-
monte.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04

TIN order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters to T6H
STAR should not be Addressed to any
individual connected with the ONCE, bus
simply to THE STAR. or to the Editorial
or Business Department, according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04
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Woodward & LOthrOp
New Observation-Disclosures
Valentines and Valentine Favors-Main Floor G Street
Girls and Misses Clothing.

(Third Floor, G Street.)
@ iris Galatea in light and dark coors made IN
NJ the longwaisted effect with high neck and long sleeves
full plated skirt with deep hem fasten in back.
S1.5O each. Value, sos.
Misses Rain Capes made of fine rubber backed
mecerized and finished with plaid skined hood Neat
and attractive garments and thoroughly waterproof.
S3.@5 eacf1o Value, $500.
Girls Raincoats cavenetted CLOTH made ulength
doubebreased STYLE and trimmed with bone buttons.
$500 and $3.50 each.
Girls and Misses White Dresses of pque English and
linen made skirt trimmed with
embroidery long hreequarter Sleeves high and low neck
fasen in back.
$500, $3.50 and Ss.75 each.
Girls and Ededown Bath Robes in plain shades OF
pink blue garnet sailor collars and finished
with satin
S275 and $500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04
Dinner
Gofngs.

Dinner
Gongs.
@ 4: Is: E: ;; s: y; i ;; ; 81:
Gongs. The frames
are of brass and va
riously finished woods, with
four hanging brass tubes and
separate striker, affording soft,
melodious chimes.
S2.75 each, upward.
Fifth floor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-04
How to Have q Sane Fourth.

nat no one can straighten it out.