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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
Belt and Comb Section.

~HE latest effects in Belts and
A Combs-Parisian and Ameri-
~ can productions, including
many unique novelties that
cannot be duplicated.
Elastic Belts, in colors and the new
black-and-white effects, soc to 500
each.
Suede Belts, in all the new plain
shades, soc to $500 each.
Patent Leather Belts, for women
and children, in all colors, 25c and soc
each.
Wash Betting, by the yard, I5c and
25c yard.
Elastic and Silk Betting, by the
yard, csc to $I.oo yard. {
Bsrrettes, in fancy pierced designs,
plain and inlaid with stones, also
mounted with gold. CSC to $3.50 each.
Braid Pins, plain effects, set with
rhinestones and inlaid with gold and
rhinestones, CSC to $500 each.
Back Combs, plain, carved. set with
rhinestones and gold mounted, CSC to
$22.5o each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01

coal. Smoke is due to imperfect COM
bustion. 1t means loss in other ways,
in that it defiles the atmosphere, INF
jures health and defaces property. That
smoke means waste is not a theory. 1t
is fact that has been repeatedly DEM
onstrated. Railroads that have been
threatened as an alternative with the
necessity of electrifying part Of their
systems have instructed their firemen in
skillful stocking, and have installed some
of the numerous devices for promoting
approximately complete combustion, with
the result that the smoke nuisance was
corrected, engine efficiency increased, and
coal bills reduced.
There is no need for black clouds of
coal smoke. The very men who cause
them are among the heavy losers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01

rough raiment, and a hat that defies the
sun. In his hands the hoe is mightier
than the sword was in his Spanish-war
days. With the former he gets action.
With the latter he was able to get no
farther than Florida.
There is, however. blot on the pic
ture: flaw in the diamond: fly in the
ointment. 1t is stated that ''he labors
each day in the field. either doing manual
work himself, or overseeing the large
force Of Mexicans he keeps constantly
employed"
Why ''the large force of Mexicans'?
Why not a large force of Americans? Are
the Mexicans more capable? Mr.. Bryan
would not care to say that. He believes
in his countrymen. and lauds them when
ever occasion offers. Ard many hundred
thousands of them believe in him.
Is 1t because the Mexicans work for
less? 1t is not likely that such a consid-
Grafton would rule with Mr.. Bryan. He
that he is. he yet champions the Ameri-
can wage scale. and would uphold it
against other wage scales. He would never
lean man-in that way.
who oversees in Mr.. Bryans absence-a
man who takes no thought of politics,
but only of farming? Has he hired these
Mexicans because they are handy. and
understand the soil and the crops of that
section? And has Mr.. Bryan retained
them because he does not care to inter-
fere with his plantation manager?
He should have care In the case Of a
strictly private citizen. without political
influence or ambition. it would be sheer
impertinence for such Inquiries to be put
But Mr.. Bryan is a great political leader,
not separated as yet from his desire to be
President. and should he run for that
office again next year, his opponents
might make no little capital out Of the
picture of the democratic candidate di-
recting the cultivation of his own soil by
the pauper labor of Mexico In cam
paign years everything goes. and this may
go unless those Mexicans go first.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
Mr.. Bryan and Labor.

A very pretty description is current of
Mr.. Bryan as a country gentleman for
part Of the year in Texas. His farm lies
on the borders of the Rio Grande. and his
bungalow overlooks that historic and at
present most interesting. stream He
likes the life. and during his sojourn
thrives on it. The climate agrees with
him. The change. from the publicity he
must endure while in Nebraska and on his
lecture tours. Is welcome. Even he. 1t is
said. tires at times Of the limelight. and
rejoices In his broad acres and snug domi-
Gle far from the political crowds endless
strife.
But he is no loafer there. He does not
spend his mornings reading, or his late
afternoons lounging on his veranda. or
stoop. or porch. or whatever goes with a
bungalow in Texas. watching the waters
rush by to the sea. He Is a farmer-the
real thing-directing the work Of the
place. and helping to do 1t. And he dresses
the part, with jack boots, easy-nttins,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
The Campaign for the Clerks.

The WaShingtonianS employed by the
government have since early in the citys
history constituted the substantial and
sustaining nucleus about which the CAPT.
tails population has gathered, the back
bone of the local body polite and in
dustrial. Whatever affects the health
and strength of this integral and vital
part of the capitals makeup touches
the welfare of the entire city, and this
part and the whole of the municipality
prosper or decline together.
There Is now anxiety and even distress
among these Washingtonians. The last
decade has been characterized by notable
increases in the cost of living and by cor
responding advances in wages in the in
dustrial world, especially in the case of
organized labor. No such increase, how
ever, has been made in the compensation
Of the clerks, whose average salary shows
for all these years little or no enlarge
ment.
On account of small salaries paid and
increasing cost Of living few of the
clerks have saved their own old-age
retirement fund. and no legislation has
ever been enacted to provide any other
form of pensioning. Under these con-
ditions the movement to promote the
efficiency of the government service
threatens to turn out on the streets
to starve veteran clerks of reduced
efficiency who have spent their lives,
perhaps, in faithful service of the re-
public.
Obviously it is necessary that the
clerks salaries should be enlarged, both
in conformity with the general in
crease in cost Of living and to enable
the clerks to contribute to a retire.
ment and pension fund. This action
should be taken in justice to the aged
clerks who are to retire from the serv-
ice, to the clerks who are to remain
in or are now to enter the service, and
to the government itself in it's task
of maintaining and increasing the
efficiency Of the government machinery.
An executive order. to which the clerks
and their friends assent in good faith,
prevents these employees Of the govern
ment from applying for legislative re-
lief directly to Congress, their only leg
isiature, and the only power with author
ity to raise salaries and to establish a
pension retirement system.
Under these conditions it becomes the
duty and pleasure of their fellow-wash-
ingtonians to rally to the support of the
clerks, and to do for them in this emer-
gency what they are precluded from do
ing for themselves.
The Star heartily approves of the citi-
zenS movement now on foot to create
outside Of the clerks a medium through
which the facts In the case can be
brought directly, systematically and ef-
fectively to the attention of Congress.
The Star has enlisted with enthusiasm in
this practical campaign for fair play for
the clerks, in which public-spirited WASH
ingtonians are cooperating by the sub
stantial support Of money subscriptions
and by the assistance of personal appeals
for just treatment to individual congress-
men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
Building Height Limits.

Sky-scraper fires have once more
brought up the question of limiting the
height of buildings, or at least of limiting
the height OF tenements and factories.
This is a problem that has been happily
solved in Washington. The solution OF
the problem is in the interest of safety
and good appearance.
as his architect can figure on structural
security. There is spirit of rivalry
among some cities as to which can boast
OF the taller buildings. The fire depart
ments and many men with interest in
civic betterment have deplored this dis
position to pile story on story. Fire chiefs
have been especially vigorous in their op-
position to unlimited building heights,
and their arguments are reasonable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
Dress Trimmings Section.

~RIMMINGS for the Easter
4 Gown in profusion of exqui-
~ site conceits-many without
duplicates. The leading effects
are the Beaded Novelties, which are
shown in Bands, Motifs and Blouses.
Wide Bands are very prominent, and
among the latest arrivals are Chiffons
or Nets with printed designs in contrast
ing colors, the designs being brought
out by an outline of colored gold or
china beads or by colored silk or metal
threads.
Indian Bead Trimmings. in a Sc
lection of bands and motifs, in the gen.
uine Indian shades of blues, greens and
browns, 25c to 5000 yard.
Ball Fringes, in black, white and
metals, with cords to match, soc to
SIPS yard.
Cut Jet Bands, in widths ranging
from e to 10 inches, soc to 5000 yard.
Also Persian Embroidered Band
ings, Gold and Silver Bandings, in all
widths, and at various prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
The Man With the Trowel.
Plain Dealer.

L rom the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Urban humanity is under no necessity
Of packing It's household goods into
freight cars. severing itself from the as
sociatiOns of a lifetime and disturbing
the whole industrial system In order to
get back to the soil. The city is built on
soil, some of which has been left uu-
covered by the builders. There are back
yards and side yards. Back to the soil for
most people still means walking out the
back door. Why not be a backyard agri-
culturist? If one feels impelled to go to
the open country and begin life anew
where our fathers began theirs, 1t is Well.
The world would be better IL more would
migrate, but the world will get along
pretty we'll anyway. There are two sides
to the back-to-the-soil question. This is
the time of year to think of backyard cul-
tivatiOn. The seed stores are centers of
interest. The man with the trowel need
apologize to no one, for he embodies the
hope that urban jewellers may still main
tain their sanity. There Is health, con-
tentment and education in the city gar
den, depending in no sense upon the size
or pretensions Of the garden itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
Lamp Shade Section.

~HE beauty of many of these
4 shades lies solely in the rich
W ness of fabric and the designing
and shaping. while others are
handsomely trimmed. The variety is
exceptionally broad
Cretonne Candle Shades. assorted
oolors in rose designs, trimmed with
bead fringe, SOC each.
Shadow Cretonne Candle Shades,
dome shape with bead fringe TRIM
ming; three sizes, 75c and 81. 50 each.
Cretonne Shades, for Princess
Lamps; variety of colors in dainty
rose designs, adorned with bead fringe,
$1.5o each.
Cretonne Banquet Lamp Shades, in
assorted colors, trimmed with bead
fringe; two shapes. $500 each.
Wicker Lamp Shades, with colored
silk Innings, $500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
Stationery and Engraving
Section.

~HE best facilities are afforded
4 tor the Engraving of Wedding
~ Invitations, Announcements,
Receptions, At Home and Wis
iting Cards; also Monograms and Ad-
dress Dies sunk upon steel and embel-
lished upon the newest and most fash
ionable papers. Stamping in plain COL
ors, gold and silver and Illuminating
are features of this department.
Riviera Linen Writing Paper, in
white, blue and gray. CSC pound. En-
velopes to match, 1oc package.
White Pineapple Linen and Sham
rock [ avn Writing Paper, 400 pound.
Envelopes to match, I5c package;
We llave on hand dies for all the
prominent apartment houses OF the
city, from which we will stamp any pa
per you may select.
For Stamping 100 sheets in colors,
4oc; in gold or silver. z5c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
Senator O'Gorman,

The agony at Albany is over. Tammany
wins. and Tammany loses. Charles F..
Murphy wins, and Charles F. Murphy
loses. Francis Lynde Stetson wins. Such
is the result, stated in general TERMS
Senator O'Gorman is a New YQ city
democrat, reared in Tammany ii and
from the first in the organization 9avor
His public honors have all come from
that source. A man of ability, and in
good standing with his fellow-citizens he
should make a faithful representative in
the Senate of those who have given him
his commission. The policies to which he
pledges himself are democratic according
to present-day interpretations, and he
begins his new duties at a time when
discussion Of them is most Interesting
and important.
Tammany wins through the choice of
one Of its sons. Mr.. O'Gorman will not
forget his political alma mater, and by
his carriage in the Senate may give it
standing there. Tammany loses through
its failure to land Mr. Sheehan, who was
first choice. Comfortable as the organ
ization is entitled to feel with Mr.. O'Gor-
man ON deck, 1t would have felt not only
| comfortable, but hilarious, had it not
been forced to q compromise
Charles F. Murphy wins through the
choice Of man he has helped to make.
He likewise wins in passing. as he will
| now, from the low estate of Charlie
and the boss" to the high estate OF
mister" Abuse Of him must die down
now in the preparations for next year.
His services will be in great request then
by the very men who for the past three
months have been belaboring him with
their husk1est vituperation.
Mr.. Stetson wins through the defeat OF
Mr.. sheehan. After his kind, he first
decorated Mr.. sheehan with the flowers
Of praise. and then demanded that he be
slaughtered. He likewise wins through
having the last word in his controversy
with Mr.. Murphy. It was a stage sass.
ing MATCH" without real. heart. but a
man likes to win even in such a con.
test.
The interests? They are not losers
Mr.. OGorman Is not associated, as Mr.
Sheehan and Mr.. Stetson are, with Cor.
poration practice. He has been on the
bench interpreting the law. and, undoubt.
edly, doing 1t impartially and WELL as a
judge should. But as a New York city
man and a Tammanyite he can have nc
sympathy with, and is not associable
with, politicians who are on the black
list of capital in organized power: and
he will neither run amuck himself, mol
applaud and assist those who do. He
will be a senator in whom New York
| business interests will be well pleased.
To what extent the long deadlock has
injured the New York democracy is q
question. All that has been said on that
subject has borne the stamp of passion
for purpose. Henceforth we may hea,
| another story. The policy now will be te
have the country believe that no perma
| nent injury has been inflicted; even thai
good has come from a family row vigor.
ously conducted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
Safe and Sane.

A greeting to you, April First,
Long famed for idle jest.
OF days you once were held the worst;
Now Wisdom calls you best
A glorious victory has been won,
Long may its fruits increase,
Since foolishness may be undone
BY order Of police.
What fools these mortals be- said Puck
But now, with well made rules,
Whatever else may be our luck,
We are not April fools.
So let us seek no further boon
To add to Wisdom's task.
A guarantee for May and June
Would be too much to ask.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
Smoke and Fuel Waste.

A prominent railroad man at a late
commercial banquet assured the guests
that smoke meant prosperity. He prob
ably did not literally mean what he said.
No doubt he meant that in our extrava-
CANT and wasteful age smoke is some
times accepted as the symbol Of indus
trial activity.
IL would seem supernuous to prove
again what has been proved SO many
times, that smoke represents not ener-
sy' but loss OF energy: Smoke is waste.
1t ~ no ngure Of speech to say that
untold millions Of dollars Of wealth 60
up In smoke. Coal smoke Is mburned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
Clock and Photo Frame
Section.
. RTISTIC NOVELTIES, as
MI we'll as practical designs in be-
9N wildering assortment, of both
fo~a:,~s, 81

lMl we'll as practical designs in be-
Nv wildering assortment, of both
foreign and American produc-
ton. Very appropriate for Easter and
wedding gifts.
One-day Travelling Clocks, in leath-
er cases, $2oo to 5000 each.
Eight-day French Travelling Clocks,
in leather cases, 500 to $22.5o each.
French Gilt Boudoir Clocks, $I.25
to $I2.oo each.
Mantel Clocks, gilt and glass panel
effects, 8-day strike, $1,000 to $1,000
each.
Mahogany Clocks, S-day strike,
$500 to $500 each.
Eight-day Mahogany Clocks, West
minister chimes, $4,000 and S42. so each.
Cabinet Photo Frames, in French
gilt and enameled, $1,000 to $500 each.
American Bronze Photo Frames,
SIPS to SI2.oo each.
French Gilt Photo Frames, in va
riety of styles and sizes, 75c to $500
each. <E =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
Jewelry Section.
% REMARKABLE display Of
Toll Jewelry, including the latest
Gk novelties from Paris and other

%n REMARKABLE display Of
Toll Jewelry, including the latest
G(k novelties from Paris and other
fashion centers.
German Silver Mesh Bags, kid
lined, $500 to $12.5o each.
Sterling Silver Mesh Bags, $1,000
to $500 each.
French Platinum-fnish Necklaces,
with plaque pendants, set with white
stones, amethysts, topazes, sapphires
and olivines, 50 to $500 each.
Sterling Silver Necklaces, with en-
ameled locket pendants, 5000 to $I2.5o
each.
Pendant Earrings, in attractive COM
binations of white stones and pearls
and coral and jet, $3.50 to $I4.oo pair.
Cloisonne Waist Sets, consisting
of one long bar pin and two small pins,
75c set.
Long Chains, plain silver and jew
eled, $3.50 to $4,000 each.
Cloisonne Brooches, 75c each.
Sterling Silver Waist Sets, in gray
engraved effects, ST. so and $2.25 set.
Ribbon Book Marks, with sterling
silver pendants, soc each.
Sterling Silver Key Rings, 75c each.
Sterling Silver Stamp Boxes, 75c
each.
Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Flow
err Vases, $1.oo each.
The New Sterling Silver Bangle
Bracelets, soc to SIPS each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01

The director of the court opera OF
Vienna thinks it would be good idea
to prevent any opera singer who has ap-
peared for three months in America from
singing in any European capital. This is
one OF the biggest boycOtts ever dreamed
OF and one of the most impractical. The
chief reward Of European reputation Is
an American salary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01

Defsonal absence. letters to THE STAR should
Dot be addressed TO any individual connected
With the ONCE. but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
70 tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01

Earl Grey's suggestion that the burden
or excessive armament may be dissipated
by internal revolutions owing to revolt
against taxation has the interest of u
war scare that is both novel and remote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
FlOriart Flowers Section.

@HESE flowers lack but one es-
4 sential in being true to nature
" perfume. They last, however,
much longer, and are particu-
larry desirable for table decorations,
also for corsage bouquets.
Violet Bouquets, $2.oo and $2.5o
each.
Sweet Peas, $I.e5 each.
Lilies of the Valley, SIPS each.
American Beauty Roses, SIPS and
$I.5o each.
Orchids, two in spray, $500 each.
Gardenias, SI.25, $I.5o, $500 and
$e.25 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01

= A president Of one Of the small Ameri-
can republics usually clings to his place
with the resolution of man who cannot
look forward to a career as a lecturer or
magazine editor, once he is out Of Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01

Mr.. j. G. Cannon will doubtless be per-
mitted to do little expert knocking now
and then. even though he is no longer in
possession of the gavel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
Unromantic.

IF you marry a poor man you must
expect to know how to prepare the din
ner and attend to all the little details OF
household economy
Yes" replied the worldly young wom-
an; "but, instead of getting married,
mightn't it be better to register at an
employment agency?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01

The hen has not yet been coerced and
supervised to an extent that makes it
necessary to celebrate Easter with cold
storage eggs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01

Mary Anderson's admirers see no reason
why she should not return to the stage
il Sarah Bernhard continues to make
farewell tours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
An Eve to Effect.

els it true that you eat with your
knife?"
Not always" replied the representa-
tive of backwoods district: 'only in
public, where my constituents can see
me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01

Nebraska shifts in it's political attach
ments with a frequency that would not
be possible in a state less literally en-
dowed with material for statesmen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01

Fortunately the failure Of a college
professor to be presented at the German
court should in no wise impair his
efficiency as an educator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
Peace Will Come

From the Providence Tribune.
Universal peace may not come just
now. but 1t surely will come before the
final breakdown OF civilization under the
|ever-increasing cost of ornaments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
Doubt.

Now April points the road to May,
But doubt obscures the joyous goal.
Perhaps Well gather blossoms gay;
Perhaps we'll buy a ton Of coal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01

AS a matter of fact the situation at
the Mexican border causes serious disap-
pointment to nobody except the moving
picture men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01

After a man has been mayor of New
York for a while he is liable to be too
tired Of politics to care whether he has a.
presidential boom or not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01

Every now and then Harry Thaw and
Albert I. Patrick remind the public that
they are not wholly discouraged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
The Overzealous Motorist.

"And you didn't find excitement in avn
atom"
"Not much" replied Mr.. Chuggps; mo
chickens to run over and no bicycle po-
licemen to dodge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
Up to Congress,

From the Kalamazoo Telegraph.
1t rests entirely with Congress whether
we shall have a safe and sane 18th Of
April.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
Easter Novelties Section.

~ ASTER Cards, Booklets and
Mo Post Cards-various designs
~ and dainty colorings; also
Easter Novelties, including
hand painted Bookmarks.
Memo Tablets, Sachets, Blotters, Pic
ture Frames and Cards, also Dolls,
Ducks, Chickens, ETC., in appropriate
designs for Easter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
Embroidered Letters.

@n VERY pretty fad is to have
1NA ones initial on the sleeve or
GS pocket of his shirts, pajamas.
etc. Hand-embroidered initials
are very beautiful, but require artistic
ability and much work to make an at
tractive design. REFS Initials elimi-
nate all this work. Shown in all col
ors, at soc the dozen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
SHOOTING STARS,
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Disposed to Slumber.
YOU enioy the social uhirI Q,

do you enjoy the social whirl?''
NO." replied Mr.. Cumrox; IT can't hon.
estly say that 1 do. I very seldom put
on evening dress clothes without feeling
that I'd rather be in suit of pajamas."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01
Shady Streets.
From the p

From the Providence Bulletin.
Hasten the day when there shall be
nothing shady about Providence except
the streets.