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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
That Washington View Again.

attorney General wickerssham Is quoted
ss telling Chicago interviewer that
washington is the poorest place in the
world to get accurate, first hand facts. es-
peciaily as to the west On the con-
trary. is it not the best place in the
world for feeling the national pulse on all
subjects OF a political character if the
feeler is in position to attend to the
matter?
The President and members of his Cabi-
net are at a disadvantage by reason of
station. AS rule, their visitors are seeking
something-usually a favor They see,
therefore. only the smiling side of men,
and hear only pleasant things. No man will
go to the White House, or to any of the
departments, on business for his con-
stituents. or for himself. and groan and
shake his head over the state of the
country as the result of the adnninistra-
fions course. All callers are diplomatic.
Such as are friendly with the administra-
ton praise it highly. while opponents are
either silent about the general situation,
or mild in any criticism they offer
Take Mr.. understands case particu-
larly. He has law matters before him.
and his callers largely are lawyers The
dfCidSO WycIp we'll GROUNDED ana pros
porous in his profession. has but the most
superficial knowledge of political condi-
lions at home elsewhere. Politicians
are not in his line. He gallops through
the newspapers at breakfast, or at dinner
in the evening. His heart is in his briefs,
and his time divided between his office
and the courthouse. IL they had the dis
position. such men could not enlighten the
Attorney General about political senti-
ment anywhere.
1t seems. however, that, from some
source. Mr.. Wickersham had received de-
pressing information about insurgent SEN
timent in the middle states and the west,
and had gone to Chicago In a gloomy
frame of mind. But this feeling was soon
dispelled. and in the interview recorded
he expressed himself in buoyant terms as
10 the situation and the outlook
Was Chicago on this occasion the best
place in the world for Mr.. Wickersham
TO get accurate. f1rst-hand facts about
western sentiment toward the admins
tration? How so? He was In the hands
OF friends, and they were full of congrat-
ulations on the frst-class speech he had
delivered in explanation and justification
OF the administrator record. Nobody he
met was I'm humor to debate with him,
but everybody disposed to be pleasant
and encouraging, and send him back home
rewarded for the pains he had taken.
AS The Star stated the other day. the
idea that fog envelops this town, and
that in order to appraise the country
and know what is going on one must go
outside the District limits, is not support
able upon the facts, or the experience and
the records of trained observers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12

uittee was enabled to ascertain the truth
of the questionable practices of the life
insurance companies. There is today in
this country no ADLER or shrewder inquis-
iter than the present chief executive of
the state OF New York, and the main mis-
fortune Of the present situation is that
he is not available for the service which
he now urges upon the legislature.
As q partisan move the governors rec
ommendation for sweeping inquiry Is
the only expedient possible to prevent the
republican party of New York from be-
ing indelibiy smirched with the scandal
OF corruption II the legislature does not
heed his recommendation public retribu-
ton is certain to descend upon the now
dominant political organization and sweep
1t from power. An honest, clean cut,
fearless inquiry, followed by such prose-
cutions in court as may be justified by
the disclosures, will do the republican
party in New York state far less harm
than an effort to conceal or justify or ex-
plain the illicit intercourse" to which the
governor now points in his message.
Tie public at large has been somewhat
mlSled as to the nature and significance
of the fire Insurance inquiry at Albany
poCduhS It's attention was ulStIdcteo ny
the more sensational proceedings of the
Aids Conger bribery case 1t was per-
haps not clearly understood that the
Allds-Conger transactions were old at
fairs, while the fire insurance business
was recent, almost current. The prac-
tees which the governor indicates in his
message affect the present generation of
legislators. There is but little difference
between them and those of a few years
ago. brought to light by the investiga-
tion Of which Gov. Hughes was himself
the chief agent. Apparently no lessons
were learned from the life insurance
scandals, and it is thus the more vitality
important that the disclosures of Supt.
Hotchkiss should be pursued as far as
possible. whoever may be put in Jail as
a result
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
Cannon.

Inc Speaker is right. He enjoys the
distinction OF having been twice elected
to his office by the same House-the
second time by larger majority than
at first-and resignation by .ucb An
old campaigner is out of the question
Let MIN hold on to the gavel, and sur
render~1t only to wish, expressed on a
ron call, OF the power that made him.
ana maybe no more serious blunder could
be made by either republicans or demo-
Gratis. or by combination of both than
deposing so worthy man for any of the
reasons, or all of them, that have entered
into the warfare on him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
Woman Suffrage.

A number of distinguished women are
gathering in Washington for a meeting
which will continue from Thursday until
Tuesday next. They are advocates of
woman suffrage. and represent an organi-
cation which embraces every section Of
the country. The program for the meet
ing is we'll arranged. and among those
who will speak are veterans-not in years,
but in length Of service-in a cause which
undoubtedly today, largely through their
influence, has very strong hold on pub
lie attention
1t is familiar story how for years this
cause was regarded as the fad of a few
intellectual women, who a little too Sc
rious for novel writing, and much too
impatient for teaching. and bent upon
some public exercise Of their talents, con-
ceived the idea Of securing the ballot for
their sex. Jokes were cracked at their
expense. They divided with the mother
in-law and the poor relation the honor,
when well served up by social satirists, Of
furnishing entertainment for newspaper
readers
But all of this has been changed. Lit
tie by little-somewhat slowly 1t has
seemed-a new view has been won for
those urging the reform. Many support
ers have been won, and even opponents
brought to respect at least for work
so ably and energetically directed. The
fad of a few has become the earnest con-
viction OF many. and we see campaigning
in progress now on a scale of country
wide proportions
Nothing more forcibly shows the
growth Of this movement than the
situation in the south. That section
under the old regime was the Para
disc OF the housekeepers. Plantation
life and the life in towns-there were
Few cities in the south then-were
not favorable to club organizations for
women, or platform appearances for
them of any kind. 1t was not good
form for a woman to occupy herself,
except by reading. with matters po-
litical or governmental All of that
was set apart as mems business"
But in the south now. as elsewhere,
the new note is sounded AS able and
as earnest advocates OF the ballot for
women may be found in the southern
and in the great temperance wave which
has been sweeping over that section
the women, although without votes.
have been leaders in the contests and
quick learners in the arts Of party
organization and vote corralling
The cause Is still a long way from
goal. Some of it's most vigorous and
determined opponents are women them
selves, contented with their present
sphere OF activity, and of opinion that
it is by no means sufficiently improved
They, as well as their suffrage sisters,
are in action, and between them they
are waking up men to new and
larger view of the whole question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
The Siren Song.

He blissfully dreamed from the first te
the last
OF the things he was going to do.
He never took note of the days as they
passed
Nor counted the hours as they flew.
A radiant future seemed constantly near
1t filled all our hearts with contentmen,
and cheer
To gaze on his confident smile and te
hear
OF the things he was going to do.
But his creditors cold never needed Thu
OF the things he was going to do
Alack! All their thoughts were of prof
and pay,
AS they plodded the busy world through
He told them the story again and again
But the time swiftly came when he tolt
it in vain.
He was lured to the rocks by that siren.
refrain
OF the things he was going to do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
Special Sale of Fine
China & JAPANESE Mattings

ETN ANIFESTI,Y of the ordinary is this sale of Fine
II I'LL u Mattngs both qualities and moderation of
n LII u prices.
The entire amount (Iz5 rols) secured by
buyer last week. auction in New York. and at prices
ESQ to 33159b Less
than land Every roll and perfect the pro-
auctions of mating makers in the orient among them
will be found attractive designs this
Conveniently arranged easy and quick inspection
lection worthy attention of every homemaker
keeper. 80
The following prices will only be adhered when purchasing
by the roll.
Finest Mating, plain white with colored
fowers-beautiul patterns
Special price, SOC yard by the roll.
1SO=warp Doub1e-dyed Fine Japanese Mating;
rich and attractive.
Special price, Csc yard, by the ROLL
150-warp Doub1e=dyed Bingo Mating.
Special price, zoe yard, by the ROLL
lOO-pound Lintan Palmed Mating.
Special price, Csc yard, by the ROLL
oO-pound Lintan Palmed Mating.
Special price, 2212c yard, by the roll.
SD=pound Palmed Seamless Mating.
Special price, Zoe yard, by the ROLL
7O=pound Seamless Mating, good quality.
Special price, 1717c yard, by the ROLL
routhn or.e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
Investigation at Albany.


Abuses which "have caused every hon.
est citizen to tingle with shame and In
dignation.'' as revealed in the Aids
Conger trial and in the Hotchkiss inquiry.
have moved the governor to make him.
self, as the World has urged, 1.-THE active
and aggressive leader OF the Campaign
for q thorough investigation Of legislative
corruption" The unreserved conamenda-
and whose drm purpose he voices In this
demand, Is due Gov. Hughes for his
action. The approval OF public opinion
gives assurance that 1t Will not 60 un-
the state of the disclosures already made
is incalculAble. The dramatic exit of
Aids in disgrace from the Senate cham.
Der was worth an infinitude OF printed
and spoken lessons upon legislative ethics
Before the eyes Of all men it showed the
way OF the transgreEeor to b hard. 1T
proved that in the moral law there II
no statute Of limitations. It elsAfed the
! air.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
Willow Furniture.

Willow Furniture is unusually comfort
able and restful. 1t is strong and durable
yet has an elasticity causing 1t to con-
form to the natural position Of the body
We are showing a very attractive stock
including many odd and unusual designs
We finish this furniture In any desired
color and make cushions to match. Many
special values now being offered.
Armchairs. $500 to $3.50.
Magazine Chairs, 5000 to $500
Side Chairs. S5.75 to $3.50.
Sofas and Couches. $3.50 to SIS
Tables, $3.50 to $500.
Beach Chairs, $500.
Tea Carts. $4,000.
Writing Desks. $32.5o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
Slip Covers to Order.

The making OF Slip Covers for furni-
ture, etc, Is one Of the chief features of
our manufacturing department. Perfect
fit guaranteed. All the wanted materials
shown in a broad and attractive assort-
ment.
We will make to order Slip
Covers for 5-piece Parlor Suites.
of fancy art tickings. cretonnes
and plain colored dimity stripes
Tin about IS patterns). allowing
IS yards for the making, at the
special price,
S1I.oo the suite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
Her Reason.

meat boycott?'
Well said young Mrs. Torkins. ut
was just as tiresome to hear Charley
commenting on the quality Of the din
ners as it was to hear him complaining
about the price"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Positive Opinion.

Some people say the comet il largely
gas and some say it's electricity" said
the amateur scientist.
IT'S neither" replied Mr.. Sirius Bar
ker. IF 1t were one or the other we'd
get monthly bill for it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
The Real Customer.

Some inventors mean WELL but they
are impractical" said Mr.. Crosslots. a
friend of mind has invented a noiselesl
lawE mower
great.
Great for the neighbors. But what
fun would 1t be for the man who is run
ming it,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
Ready=rT1ade
Window Shades.
TambOur Muslin
Curtain Special.

We have just received and Of
fer at a special price lot OF
Tambour Muslin Curtains. in six
neat designs. This is very dur
able and attractive curtain and
especially desirable for bedrooms
and dining rooms. aH yards long.
$I.5o pair. Value, $2.25.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12

Om order 90 avodd delays On account
q po0gono1 a1Oon0o lsttSED TO THE
8TA1 should mot b oddfsUsod 20 any
individual connected with the odaoe, but
simply to THE STAR, or TO the Editorial
Or Business Department. according to
tenor Or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12

Mr. Gaynor's presidential boom seems to
rest on the theory that man who can
hold down iniquity in New York city,
even temporarily, is competent to grapple
with the affairs of hemisphere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
Change Of Fashion.

Was that a complimentary banquet
you attended,?
No replied the statesman. Com
plimentary banquets have gone out Of
style. Banauets are now given for the
purpose of roasting things or people OF
whom you disapprove."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12

The value of FISH as substitute for
beefsteak is likely to take some of the
romance out Of this summers fishing
poetry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12

An adjournment sentiment never de-
velops its real strength in Congress until
the thermometer gets permanently above
the eighties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12

English suffragettes are not as energetic
as might have been expected in suggest
ing a house of ladies as a substitute for
the house of lords.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12

Theodore Roosevelt has impressed Eu-
rope with the fact that the function of
an American tourist is not necessarily
limited to scattering small change
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12

If the new tariffs career as q revenue
producer compares with its record as q
conversation producer 1t ought to win
friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12

Statesmen find peculiar relaxation in
base ball. The umpire frequently enables
A man to forget all his other enemies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12

\ quiet Homecoming for Mr.. Bryan will
enable him to save his talents and enthu-
sissm for his customary task OF reorgan-
1zing the democratic party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12

No time limit that could be placed on
cold storage would effectually protect the
public from the frost-bitten egg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12

Kind words for insurgents may be good
politics. but they do not win any tumultu-
OTIS applause from Mr.. Cannon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12

Like true forestry enthusiasts. Mr..
Pinchot and Mr.. Roosevelt took to the
woods for their first interview.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
ReuDhOlstering
Furniture.

Our shops not being overcrowded we
are in a position to Reupholster Furni-
ture and make immediate delivery. Very
low estimates for this class of work now
being quoted. Let us send our repre-
sentative to look your furniture over.
Aoor AZ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12

The size OF the hat pin may be reduced,
but the size of the hat will continue to
develop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12

The rosy future foreseen by j. j. Hill
is something more than suburban gar
dener's dream.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12

Gut Glass B0mb0r1
or Olive Dish Special.
We offer a lot of 6-inch Handled
and Unhandled Bonbon or Olive
Dishes brilliant pieces in variety
of patterns and shapes, at
$I.oo each.
Cut Glass Fern
Dish Special.
A lot of 8-inch Footed Cut
Glass Fern Dishes, in very de-
sirable cutting, complete with lin
ing, offered at
$3.25 each.
Fifth foor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
When the Warm Wave Comes.

The arctic traveller will strike
A note of envy later.
Since he will be where earth is like
A vast refrigerator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
" Colonial" Table
Tumb1er Special.

We offer a lot of o-oz. Colo
NAL" Table Tunblers, in very
clear glass, at the special price,
35c dozen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
Window Shades to Order.
Awnings to Order

1U ULY equipped make order Awnings of any descrp
ton. Materials of first quality only-in the various de-
.|Nl signs Special attention directed the New Model
W. Awning for which the exclusive Washington agents.
Samples display
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12

Lot z-Breakfast Plates, IN
border and spray decorations !;
plain and gold traced.
Choice, 1oc each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12

Fourth door. G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-12
Gut Glass
Vase Special.

We offer small lot OF S-inch
Richly Cut Glass Vases at the spe-
cial price,
1895 each. Value, $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-18

75c.
We suggest a 72x72 Or 72xl44 Wool Shawl at s.,
S. and So.
We suggest Black Cashmere Shawl at s.. 50, S.,
So. So 81, $3.50. S..
We suggest 52-inch-length Black Caracul Coat at
$0.75-worth $40.
We suggest Womans Slip On Rubber Coat at
S3.05-worth So.
We suggest Womans Slip On Rubber Coat at
S4.55-worth $8
We suggest Wonans Wool Mixture Dress Skirt
at $460-worth $50.
We suggest Woman's Evening Cape worth $50 at
$lO.75.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-18

$3.50 Persian Embroidered
French Batiste Waist Pat
terms; colors. ecru, light blue,
lavender and pink;
s alfG black lack and $l.88
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-18

$50 Embroidered French
Crepe Waist Patterns white
grounds embroidered with self.
light blue, pink,
lavender and black S1.88
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-03-15
PROPER CARE OF THE COLT,

Some arner try to get their colts
thfouGh the winter as cheaply as
possible, but this is not a profitable
way, as the colts will never be what
they were II they had been properly
cared for at the right time. The
first winter determines largely the
late OF the animal. A western stock
man says: ~ e l get ready to
Wean, l shut the colt in q roolny box
stall. with plenty of clean, wheat
straw Tor beuu1ng and there the colt
stays until weaned.
AT 1irst, j give the little fellow
one quart of new milk (coW's),
sweetened q little. morning and night:
If a road colt. three pints of crushed
oats and bran, half and half; if a
draft colt. two quarts OF the same of
feed at each feeding.
AS the colt becomes accustomed to
eating grain and drinking milk. 1 in
crease the grain allowance and also
/ then add to the milk. one quart Of
warm water and a handful each of
middlings and oilmeal.
IN about three weeks / change
from new sweet to skim milk. ] grad
uaily increase the mlddlings and oil
meal until [ have two or three hand
fulS Of each.
After six or eight weeks of such
feeding the colt will be fat and sleek
then you q drop the milk and sloT
n feed a liberal allowance of crush
cd oats, bran and an ear Of corr
shelled in it now and then for variety
and frequently a handful Of oiimeal.
Il have had large, growthy draft
colts at one year of age consume
from two and One-half to three gal
Ions of such food a day"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-03-15
RESPONDS TO CONNECTICUT
METHODS.

a young farmer from Connecticut-
the State where some people believe
they raise nothing but wooden nut
megs. went out to Nebraska, the State
that boasts OF being the best corn
State in the Union and packed off the
first prize for corn and the Corn Belt
farmers received q jolt from which
they We're long in recovering.
This young rnan has demonstrated
what "a be done or worn osa+' soii
by the use of fertilizers, good seed and
high cultivation and what he has done
| can be done by any other man under
similar conditions Of climate and soil,
| He used 5000 pounds Of Commercial
fertilizer to h acre, made a perfect
seed bed. largest rldga6 seen. pioved
his corn deeply the first time and cul-
tiyated it lightly thereafter. He kept
the weeds down and the surface loose:
and dusty and the result was Il
of 1873 measured bushels, shelied corn
per acre.
In writing OF this crop TIE enter
| prising young farmer say THE ears
| will average about ten Inches III
length and seven and One-haf inches
in circumference, bearing an average
Of about twenty-five rows Of kernels.
with about fifty kernels in every row
The kernels are very deep. with q
! large germ, and chemical analysis
| shows them to be very high in protein
| and oil content. The cob is red and Of
| medium size, and the ears well filled
cut from the tips to the butts. The
| variety is especially valuable as q feed
; corn, and is especially to be recon-
| mended for silos on account Of its
yield per acre Of seed and slower. itS
quality and digestibility.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-03-15
TO INTRODUCE A BEE QUEEN.

I use Potts Gueen-cageS. which
car also be used as cell-protectors or
nurseries. The difference betWeen
these and the regular Benton cages
are:
the end, using only Il half-inch bit
2. A half-inch hole IS made
through the side into the center COM
paFtn1ent.
3. The top and side covers are Of
perforated metal, and cut 50 that they
do not catch the clothing.
4. These OVerS are put on with q
screw. which erves as a hinge, and
can be frightened with one turn of the
screwdriver. SO that the imprisoned
bees cannot force open the doors and
escape, which / have seen them DO
when laid down temporarily.
The convenience and advantage OF
these cages will be readily seen IN the
following operations:
Go to your nucleus colony and pick
IN the comb with the queen; grasp II
with the left hand, also hold your
queen cage with the same hand, your
thumb over the openeS side door
Now with the right hand pick Of
YOUR queen and she will easily pass
through the half-inch door. A three
eighth or quarter incl IS not nearly
SO convenient. You can cage as many
| bees as YOU wish, with seldom a Sung
| The covers are SO cut that they VIII
| not catch the clothing and pull open
on the way to the Out-apfary.--Jo-
seph Gray, Long Eaton, England,