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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

Ten thousand pieces of mail matter in
the dead letter sale! That means ten
thousand extremely careless people who
have tried to use the postal service dur
ing the past year and whom all the ex-
pertness of the postal officials has not
been able to assist In getting their let
tiers and packages to their destinations.
Come to think Of II, that means q re-
markable degree of thoughtiessness and
tnattention to detail on the part Of the
senders of mail matter. 1t would nat
urally seem that any one intrusting a
letter or parcel to the post would make
sure of q properly written address or a
sufficient wrapping, but the experience
of many years proves that a large per-
centage of people are either too much in
a hurry or too trustful to the carefulness
and shrewdness Of the postal authorities
to attend to these details themselves. A
good many senders Of mail matter forget
that their own particular item Is only one
of millions. that 1t is handled speedily
and often roughly. that 1t must perhaps
travel many hundreds Of miles and be
shifted about from hand to hand, and
that in this course strings will come UNI
tied and seals will be broken and fiimsy
wrappings lost. But the chief difficulty
lies in illegible addressing. Not all Of
the dead letter pieces have been sent by
illiterate people struggling with their
chirography. Again. comparatively few
people take the precaution to write the
name and address Of the sender on mail
matter. or give any indication Of the sort
TO enable the post Office to return IT In
case Of a failure to deliver it. II this
warning were observed the annual dead
letter sales would be only Of trifling pro-
portions. Sometimes grim tragedy Hes
behind these undeiivered letters and par
GELS, the death or disappearance Of the
persons for whom they were intended, fu-
tileiy sought by friends or relatives.
Again. there is comedy In the mails thus
caught In the backwater of the pos. al
service. The most remarkable things are
found In the packages. articles that one
would think were never sent through the
mails. and sometimes Of absolutely NO
value Yet to those who send them they
have at some time stood for service or for
kindly remembrance. The whole per-
Torrance Is rather pathetic. representing,
=as II were. the inability Of people to do
things correctly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18
Perversity Of Hens.
From the Cincinnati Times.Star.

from the Clnclun8U TTmeS"StoI
1t is a wise arrangement by which
poultry shows are held during the
winter months. These shows prevent
many a fancier from giving up the
business in disgust. Even IL hens can
not. or will not. lay eggs they can
take prizes-if they are good enough.
Judging from all appearances few hens
are really busy at their regular duties
just at the present time: This Is their
dull season SO far as actual work is
concerned. When 1t comes to the con-
sumption OF grain and patent foods,
there is, no. duh season. as every man
who ever undertook to raise chickens
knows full well. To the man who
raises just ordinary poultry there Is no
consolation prize to be found at the
shows. Not even honorable mentions
are for him. He can only go on hoping
against hope that his particular hens,
reversing all precedents and traditions.
will suddenly take 1t into their heads
to lay while eggs are still 48 cents a
dozen at the corner store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18
Rich Oriental Rugs
For Christmas Gifts.

UR Holiday Display of Oriental Rugs for gifts the best
Ann lection gift pos
w siblethey with them the trues expression of the
season, and the Of the giver will last lifetime.
Because Oriental Rugs lifetime gift.
Every Oriental Rug offer choice specimen in every
quality of Close sturdy excellent
tern in the richest colors harmoniously blended.
The very comprehensive comprising rugs avail
able purposes and meeting gift requirement We d
rect critical attention exceptional vaues-in that
wanted
and beautiful patterns. Every of the
most worthy design fine silky and rich in finish.
At $3.50. Value, acknowledgement and shirvan
Rugs many desirable coorng that will read
lily appeal to the gift giver.
Other Oriental Rugs including every good and
seeed-ugs of merit that readily distinguish
ed for their excellence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18
A Proper Proportion.

christmas comes but once q year
So runs the rhyme so old
A deeting day Of song and cheer
Amid the wintry cold.
It's always such d vast success,
With merriment and feast,
They ought to let 1t come, l guess,
A dozen times. at least.
But when the shopping all is done
And every gift bestowed
And Sanity from the scenes OF fun
Turns to the icy road,
You hear him say Zen pleasure tire
And time Ia short at besS;
One month of Christmas toll requires
Eleven months Of rest"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18
W0nnem's, Mems and
Chi1dren1's Xmas Slippers.
Large and Most Attractive Gift Showing, Affording
the Best Possible Selections i'm the Minimum of Time

Styles every of the
ate briefly what may be found.
Womens Slippers at ST .O0=%Kidskn Boudor Fets,
Comfy Fes and Terry Cloth Bath Slippers all desirable coors and
sizes.
Womems Slippers at ST So Fur-trimmed JUL
Suede Dressing Slippers Comfy Felt Moccasns all attractive
ly trimmed and in pretty shades
Evening Slippers Of kdsn suede velvet all correct
shades; also Black Velvet Opera and Carriage Boots.
Mems Slippers at $50, 5000, $3.50 and 5000
GRAY and Black Felt Black Kdn and Tan Caskn
and Suede styles and designs also Bath Slippers
Misses and CEaildren's Slippers at Csc, $1,000,
S1 25 and ST. 5O-Fet Moccasins Jues and Elin In
dian Moccasns neat acceptable effects in good shades
Boys and Youths Slippers & Romeos at $l.5O-
Tan Kidskin and Oxford Gray Felt in all sizes -
floor: Teh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18
Government Ownership.
From the Providence Journal.

Manitoba owns its own telephones. 1t
is recalled that when the government took
them over, three years ago, the tolls were
reduced one-half The recollection be-
comes keener now that the government
has doubled the tolls in order to wipe out
an accommodating deficit from operation.
1t is hardly probable that the deficit has
been caused by reckless Improvement in
service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18
Special Values i'm Chris
mas Umbrellas.

.TN EMS 20 inch Black
HI|M Union Taffeta Umbrel-
IL lilly las, with finely design
ed wood handles, IN
n.tural, mission and acid-etched
finishes; some of them horn and
silver trimmed.
Special price, $3.50 each.
Women's 26-inch Black Union Taneta
Silk Umbrellas. with natural and mission
wood handles, silver and gun metal tfim-
med. also with carved wood handles IN
variety of shapes.
Special price, $500 each.
\ Main door. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

.. Just why Mr.. Gary should be criti-
'eised for buying a hve-hundred- thou
-sand-doliar pearl necklace 10 not clear
unless the comment was started by
snvious wives Of corporation magnates
who could not afford more than three
hundred-thousand-dol or four-hundred-
thousand-dollar necklaces
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

Two stable fires have occurred recently
with such, serious results that the con-
sideration by the Commissioners of the
question of regulations governing such
t is strongly suggested.
Both of. these disasters call for study to
ascertain whether better modes of hous-
ing horses may not be provided to give
them "a better chance for their,lives when
fires occur. -.L >e.<,~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18
i, ~
Sale of Girls Raimcapes
and Sweaters.

TITLE GIRLS have recognize these garments as
Su most protective servceabe and mothers know their
~ practcabily as gifts. .
The Raincapes made of silk in plain colors, with
plaid excellent quality throughout and thorough in
workmanship. Sizes E to II
S3.75 each. Value. $500.
Children's Sweaters, ST. 95 each.
Were S2.75 and $3.50
An incomplete lot, in all coors; sizes up to go
Childrens Sweaters at S2@5 each. Were $3.50.
Made Norfolk style combination coors; sizes
to &c. So.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

The sugar trusts action in pensioning
1900 employees will cause government
clerks to wonder whether it is not bet
ter to work for a wicked monopoly
than. for Uncle Sam.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

II President Taft's prospects Of re-
election work out az smoothly as his
once disputed prospects OF renomina-
ton have, done, he can ask nothing
better.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

Russia may be depended on to adopt
a nore deferential tone toward the
United States than 1t would use toward
Persia under similar circumstances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

The regulation 81 traffic at street car
crossings by the Commissioners rather
than by the car companies themselves
viii be greatly in the interest Of public
safety. At present there is large risk
Of mishaps, and while doubtless the COM
panies consider that they take no risks
nevertheless; the enforcement of rules
drawn by the municipal authorities would
insure a greater degree of security.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18
Uncertainties.

"A number Of men who get to the
front are mere Academia
YES" replied Senator Sorghum; Il
sometimes think that what our govern
ment most needs Is some reliable form
of accident insurance"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

The rumor that Mexico desires to get
Diaz back in his old position would
justify the venerable ex-president in
going into hiding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

Anybody who can positively settle
the question Of who the twenty truly
great personages Of history are IL en-
titled to rank as the twenty-frst. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

Even the progressive republicans ap-
pear to he less perplexed about the
matter of selecting a candidate than
the democrats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

From the Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telesraph.
The base ball season Is to close q week
earlier next year, SO 1t Is likely that there
will be unusually warm weather all
through October instead OF the frigidity
In evidence heretofore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

Friends of c. W. Morse are doing
their utmost to impress the fact that a
pardon would do him more good than
DOCTORS prescription.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

Coat Hangers, pink and blue
Hand-painted Coat Hangers. in
pink and blue. each. zSc
Hand-painted Baby
Records. each. ..........S I .OO ana Yl Is
Hand-painted Birth Announcement
Cards, dozen. ................... zSc
Celluloid Comb and
Brush Sets, each..... SOC ana SI.OO
Hand-painted Celluloid
Rattles. each. ............ oOI dIu ~
Hand-painted Celluloid Toilet q,
Hot-water Bags, COW
s srsd s Xith pink or blue $1.oo and 81.
.n Rip s'1,a A saeh in pink 25c and soc
Celluloid Teething Rings,
each. ........................ ~
Third floor, + ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

Edison's concrete furniture would be
a sad shock to the whittlesome small
boy with a Christmas 5ack-knife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18
Travelling Durbars.

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat.
II q circus parade should become still
more gorgeous 1t might call itsolf q dur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

There Il no use Of DR.. Wiley's try
Ing to make people suspicious Of candy
and mince pie ana the like at this
time OF year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18
Waists at ,S1.@.
WereSf.5O.- Z

: Materials are lawn. dimity. madras and
wolfe in lingerie and tailored styles. Not
a waist that is not absolutely periect IN
quality. fit and finish. A group Of 500. in
Is different models. All sizes up to A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

AT $3.50 each.
Oak. Toilet Table Stools. 9.
Mahogany Toilet Table Stools.
Oak Costumers.
Oak Tabourets.
Bamboo Bookcases.
Weathered Oak Book Racks.
Oak Smoking Sets.
AT $500 each.
Enameled Toilet Table Stools.
Maple Toilet Table Stools.
Oak Costumers.-
Oak Tabourets.
Bamboo Bookcases.
At 5000 each.
Mahogany Pedestal Tables.
Solid Mahogany Rockers.
Mahogany-hnished Library Ia
bles.
Oak Library Tables.
Weathered Oak Rockers.
Oak Library Chairs.
Children's Brentwood Rockers. :. !.
Solid Mahogany Tabourets.
Solid Mahogany Bedroom Chairs.
sixtA and Seventh aeors. @ q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

King George 10 very complimentary
toward india, but for q place Of resi-
aence England still appeals to him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18
Dainty Gift White Waists
At Marked Reductions.

[n WHITE Waist attractive gift Tor
El We have placed sale three hundred Crisp White
N Linen Taiforrade Waists nearlyhaf price They
the productions of of the foremost makers and
meeting of Women of the Consumers League these
unanimously adopted the most perfectly made and
best fitting waists they had examined
The lot have secured for the special purpose of introducing
Them and are in sizes 81 to a.
Sl.95 each. Regularly $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18
UPS and Downs.

I'm afraid" said Farmer Corntossel,
that we've run into some kind Of mix
up"
Whats the trouble?'
well, I'm kind O. apperhensive that ii
we don't look out. what we'll git Is An
uplift Of t}rin rates an downward re-
vision fur the farmer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Useful Gifts,

Dustin Stax. my parents always gave
me something useful for Christmas
Don't you follow the custom?'
Eyes. 1 write a nice check for each of
the members of my family. And I guess
they find 1t useful all right"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

OIn order to avoid delays On account Of
sersonal absence. Letters to THE STAR shoaA
cot Be addressed - any Individual connected
With the once. but simply to THE STAR. q to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
- tenor % purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18
COrsets and Corset Access
sOries-Attractive Gifts
for Women.

mN TACTICAL and useful
HIM gifts of this nature are
nN becoming to figure more
I'LL in women's plans as gifts
every year. They are dainty and
attractive and always appreciated
because of the extreme personal
thought.
Coutil Corsets. long hip model, with colored or
white silk iaces. Pair. $1.5O
Broche Corsets, in medium and long hip styles:
dainty shades Of pink. blue and white. Pair So 90
Silk Broche Corsets-beautiful figured silk, In
white, pink and blue: boned with walohn: our
exclusive models. Pair. 5000 to $50
Medium length COrsets. made Of good quality
coutil, and fitted with extra pair of side steels
especially recommended for their durability.
Pair $l.50 and s.. SO
Shirred Ribbon Carriers, ready to stitch on the
corset; in pink, blue and white Each. 800. soc
r Silk Laces, in pink. blue and white. Each,
DC. soc. 75c $l.O0 and $1.50
Brassieres Of Ribbon and Lace. Each
$3.50 and $3.50
Ribbon Bows and Hearts. for the front Of cor
sets. Each. SOC and 81 90
Third door. Eleventh ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18
Misleading ,Sneezes.

How did you come on with your study
Of the Russian language?'
mot well. While I was trying to pro-
ncunce a few words our family physician
came along and forced me to take all
kinds Of medicine to break up q cold"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18
Unique and Serviceable
Gifts for the Infant.

Tf ROM the following list may
1N be selected Gifts for the
,IU) Infant that probably never
W. entered the mind of the
busy Christmas shopper. Unique,
of the most attractive nature and
practical:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

At $3.50 each.
Women's Solid Mahogany Rock
: =" erS.
Women's Circassian Walnut
Rockers.
Women's Curly Birch Rockers.
Telephone, Tables, with chair.
Oak Parlor Tables.
Mahogany Parlor Tables.
Oak Library Tables.
Magazine Stands.
Weathered Oak Tables.
Weathered Oak Breakfast Tables.
At $1,000 each.
Solid Mahogany Rockers.
Solid Mahogany Tables.
Solid Mahogany Chairs. .
Weathered Oak Rockers.
Weathered Oak Chairs.
Mahogany Library Tables.
Mahogany Music Cabinets.
Women's Mahogany Desks.
Women's Oak Desks.
Oak Toilet Tables.
Mahogany-fnished Toilet Tables.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

Too late to talk about shopping
early! Just go ahead and shop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18


Don h hm
AR BEST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18
GIFTS FOR THE HOME:
-
Furniture.


i'm Styles and Woods to Agree With All Tastes
There great Of gift to donor and re-
furniture line of gift articles that offers
possibilities desirable The fact that
we offer it is guarantee of quality and excellence
Tn order to show glance what stock contains
moderate prices the following list There many
STYLES variety well price has not been
overlooked by u.s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18
Extremes to Be Avoided,

If corporations grow too rich
Reform keeps calling, Get the switch!
And censure no less harsh extends 49,.
To those that can't pay dividends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18
DINNERWARE-
A Desirable Gift,
Especially When Selected
From Our Comprehensive Display

For the selection of useful. al
ways-acceptable gifts, we call spe-
cial attention to Our large and
varied showing of Open-stock
Dinnerware, much of it being in
exclusive patterns of French, Ger
man and Austrian China, also
shown in English and American
Porcelain.
The most attractive patterns
and shapes are here this season,
and more varied in design and
price range than ever before. We
have devoted much time to put
ting these displays in perfect
Christmas readiness, and ask your
inspection.
In Open-stock Dinnerware you
are permitted to choose unham-
pered-only those pieces which
you actually want need be Sc
lected.
1oo-piece Services are priced as
follows:
Haviland China Dinnerware,
$2@.5O up.
Limoges China Dinnerware,
$23.75 UP.
Austrian China Dinnerware,
$21.75 up.
Porcelain Dinnerware,
$6.z5 up.
Fifth door. g ct.
COrsets and Corset Access
sOries-Attractive Gifts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

Women's Silk Shirts-the new
est garment for tailored wear. of
hairline striped chiffon messaline.
A most attractive variety of de-
signs, and included are one-and-
two-of-a-kind lace and net blouses.
$3.95 each. Value, S5.75.
Fine Taffeta Silk Waists, in
black only; also the new and styl-
ish Peplum Waists of messaline,
in black, navy, brown and white /;
all sizes.
Special price, .S2.95 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18
Regularly $3.50.
Waists at S1,.SO.
z : Were $3.50.

An especially good gift waist-600 In the
assortment, in the best styles OF the sea-
son. Made of lawn, dimity, linen and
other attractive and serviceabIf mate
rails Sizes "a to "A. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18
Silk and Chiffon Waists
At Specially Low Prices.

Oh w alStS, containing Dedutifn'
lction. There is an almost end
ttractive effects of messaline, tat
A new and unusually desirable
group of Chiffon Blouses, in all
plain colors and the effective
combinations. A wide range OF
the most acceptable styles.
SS.7S each.
Several small groups of Chiffon
Waists, embracing the chosen
styles now in demand. There are
a number of plain colors and vari-
Gus combinations; all sizes. An
unusual value.
$500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-18

Payable IN advance-by mail, postage prepaid:
Daily, Sunday Included. one month. 60 cents.
Daily. Sunday excepted. one month. % cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star. u 10 year.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-03-17
Mr.. FISHER TAKES HIS OFFICE
New Secretary Of the Interior VIII
Take Office Oath Monday.

Washington, d. C. - Walter l..
Fisher, who took the oath of Office
Monday as secretary of the interior,
succeeding Richard A. Ballinger. re-
signed, spent a part of the day at the
sceneo of his new duties. learning more
of the details of the Office. He said
he had no set policies o had he made
any plans as to the administration of
the department.
Assistant Secretary Pierce, who has
announced that he will tender his res
ignation when the new secretary takes
charge, will, at Mr.. Fishers request,
remain in the service for a short time.
Secretary Ballinger said that since
his resignation was accepted he had
felt that a great weight had been TAX.
en- off his shoulders. Mrs. Ballinger
has left for Seattle. She will be fol.
lowed in about 10 days by the secre.
tary.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-03-17
Homa and School.

Home and school are two different
spheres and have of necessity differ.
emit duties to perform and different
work to accomplish in the training
and teaching Of the child. But unless
the ideals are the same and unless
there Is a systematic attitude of mind
between parents and teachers, the
best result cannot be achieved and
the child must suffer.-Mrs. e. l.
Franklin, Secretary Parents National
Educational Union, England.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-03-17
ExhortInu the Ducks.

There are two tiny boys In this
town whose mother sings often to
them at their request, and as she Is
an ardent church woman, the children
hear as many hymns as anything else.
The other day they were playing with
their wooden ducks in the bathtub,
and strangely enough the ducks were
more inclined to float sideways than
in the approved manner. After sew
eral attempts to keep the misguided
ducks straight the older boy shouted:
stand up, duck, stand up" Then
~two-year-old, noting the familiar
phrase, leaned over the tub and ex.
horted: ""Tand up, duckl 'Tand uS
for Jesusl"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-03-17
Her WeddInu March.

A young girl who had never heard
Of Memberships Wedding March,"
but was familiar with the more popu.
lar parody on 1t, was a witness to a
wedding ceremony in an uptown
church recently. AS the betrothed
pair walked with dignified tread to-
ward the altar to be wed and the or
gan pealed forth Mendelssohn's in.
spring march, the young girl was
plainly shocked. When she arrived at
her home she told her mother of the
ceremony and innocently exclaimed:
what do you think, mother, they
played Gee Whit I'm Glad I'm
Free"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-03-17
Went Swimming at NInety.rwo

The Grand Old Man of Highgats
Ponds" William Mckenzie, lons
known as grandfather" by his fellow
members Of the Highgate Lifebuoys
club, has passed away at his North
London home. He was in his ninety.
third year.
Up to six weeks ago Mr.. Mckenzie
was bathing In Highgate Ponds, where
he had bathed for many years. His
unfailing regularity at the age OF
n~inety-two probably constitutes a rec.
ord in natation. Until three years
ago he Joined in the winter lifebuoy
sports. His practice was to walk over
the two miles from Highbury and
back for his swim.-London Chronicle