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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20

lovely. Il to all who are charged
with the ul, of making Washington in
every respect . model capital city.
The work Of treating Rock Creek
throughout its length should have been
undertaken as a whole at the time when
Rock Creek Park was established. In
the years that have elapsed the condi-
tions in the southern stretch have be-
come worse, the banks have become mere
dumping grounds and the sites of dis
figuring industrial establishments, build
ing operations have encroached upon
the spaces that should be included In a
terracng arrangement Of the banks and
the problem has been magnified by the
procrastnation. It is unthinkable that
Congress will permit this condition TO
continue indefinitely. 1t is a contradic-
ton to all that has been done already
in the way of establishing a system Of
parks in accordance with a definite plan.
1t is glazing gap between the Potomac
Park and the valuable and attractive
reservations of the upper Rock Creek val
ley.
Senator Wetmore on Saturday last in
t-oduced bill providing for the open
valley treatment of lower Rock Creek
He has explained that it is not his en-
pectation to secure it's enactment this
session. he having introduced it to pro-
vide a definite objective for the efforts of
those moving in this direction. This bill
will doubtless be a subject of discussion
at tonight's meeting, the action of which
should be accepted by Congress an
indication OF a public sentiment in this
District which is a reflex of the national
disposition to proceed as rapidly as pos
sible with the evolution of the ideal
Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20
Mr.. Clark and Speaker Lowther.

There is good news from across the
water for Mr.. Champ Clark, and his
friends in both parties should congratu
late him.
The declared purpose of the new ar
rangement respecting our speakership
is to bring the office into likeness to
the English speakership. Mr.. Clark is
to become the American Lowther. He
Is TO preside over the House of Repre-
sentatives as Mr.. Lowther does over the
house of commons. No politics in the
arrangement. No opportunities to play
ear No unseemly wrangles about
committee assignments. No charges Of
craftsmanship in rulings. A Judge in the
chair lifted above temptation of all
kinds, and encouraged to do his best
for everybody.
And now the picture is married by
cable reports that Speaker Lowther is
under charges. He is accused of Can
nonism." We are told that he has been
playing the tricks imputed to Uncle
joe" a member of the commons de-
clares that he has found it impossible
to catch the speakers eye. and there
fore has been deprived of the privilege
of debate. And. what is more lie is
supported by another member. who. in
a letter which has found it's way into
print. encourages him in his protest
and seems to insinuate that he has had
a similar experience.
Premier Asquith defends the speaker
He is very certain that Mr.. Lowther
has been unjustly accused that he has
filled his high place in the spirit of the
rules governing il, and that he is alto
gether worthy of the place He ha 3
called for particulars. and the COM
plainants are to reply.
However this matter may turn out
let Mr.. Clark feel comfortable. He is
not to be promoted TO an Office where
he will be immune from attack AL
though deprived of the power of form
ing the committees. and. on the face OF
things. charged only with the duty OF
holding the parliamentary scales level
he may hope for stirring criticism now
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20
Rock Creek Valley.

\ meeting is to be held tonight under
the auspices of the Washington Society
of Fine Arts in the interest OF proper
development of lower Rock Creek valley
as part of the local park system. 4
letter from the President OF the United
states and speeches by citizens and Of
ticials will set forth the desirahlity of
an early movement to continue the park
treatment of the creek valley. which has
preserved its natural beauties from the
southern boundary of the Geological Park
10 the District line. Upon stranger VS.
iting Washington a view of this region
leaves a decidedly bad impression. At a
great expense this beautiful stream has
been, for the greater part OF its course
within the District, preserved from spo-
liation and rendered one Of the greatest
attractions OF the capital. Below the
psint at which the governments enter
prise has ceased the creek Is neglected
stream. In many places an eyssore. un-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20
Kindness to Dumb Animals.
From the Columbus Dispatch

Kansas City is going to try to develop
a system by which teachers in the pub
tic schools will be required to spend half
an hour each day in teaching children
kindness to dumb animals. The humane
society of that city has been asked to
draw UP bill and present TO the legisla-
ture which will make this compulsory.
Certainly parents should lead in such in
struction, and no child should be per-
mitted TO have a pet cat. dog or bird,
unless it is treated kindly. Such home
instruction, extended by teachers in the
schools, will have lasting benefit on
children.
Cruelty is oftener due to thouglltless-
ness than to real intention of being un-
kind and word IN time may prevent
it. There is financial side to the treat
ment of animals especially to thosx on
the farm. Neglect and cruelty there.
lessen the value of the stock. and the
prices they might bring. Animals left
out in all kinds of weather are incapable
of the best work, and certainly their SELL
ing price is iessened.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20
Reciprocity and Annexation.

1t is to be hoped that the prompt action
OF the House committee on foreign affairs
on Friday, coupled with the earnest dis
Chalmers of the administration and the
true friends of Canadian reciprocity in
congress. will suffice to prevent the in
lection of the annexation question into
the consideration of reciprocity. The in
timation that behind this trade agreement
between the United States and the Do
minfon lies an Interior purpose to absorb
the British colony north of the United
States has no basis whatever in fact.
President Taft, in negotiating this agree
ment, has been actuated solely by the de-
sire to level an artificial barrier between
two contiguous countries in which in
dustrial, agricultural and climatic condi-
tons are virtually identical. 1t will be
in the last degree deplorabe, serious
misfortune for both Canada and the
United States, if the cry of annexation
should influence sufficient number of
legislators in either country to negative
the efforts to reach plane of reciprocal
trade relationship.
1t is interesting in this connection to
bring to mind the fact that years ago the
advocates in the United States OF Cana
dian annexation argued in favor of the
erection of tariff barriers SO high that the
position of the Canadians would become
improbable and intolerable, SO that, to
rid themselves of their burdens, they
would favor annexation. 1t was then
argued that reciprocity would give the
Canadians American benefits without re-
quirins American citizenship and would
postpone and perhaps prevent annexation.
There is probably no genuine desire on
either side Of the international boundary
for the annexation Of Canada at this
time. Whatever the future may hold for
the two countries, all who know the situa-
ton realize that the duty of this hour is
TO bring the peoples into closer trade rela-
tionship. The Presidents thought is to
level barrier which has no justification
In existing fact or even in the traditions
of the protective policy for which his
party has fought for many years. He
recognizes fully the fact that the abroga-
ton in whole or in part Of the duties i'm
posed by the United States and Canada
upon imports cannot materially injure
any interests south of the boundary line.
Whether this talk Of annexation has been
raised in good faith or as device to kill
reciprocity, it is ill timed, and it is not
representative Of American sentiment.
1t is earnestly to be hoped that the eff
fort to weigh down the reciprocity meas
ure by this means will fail: that the good
sense Of the Canadian people will now
prevent them from being tricked into a
eear OF political changes following this
simple commercial adjustment. and that
on the other hand the American people
will not be beguiled into excuses of jim
goism, for which there is no more war
rant than the annexation of the aurora
borealis, which President Taft, at din
ner In this city the other evening, loosely
suggested as part of the American pro-
gram OF expansion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20
The President Wants q Vote.

Hitherto an extra session of Congress
has rested upon speculation. Tne fresi-
dent might decide upon the step II the
Senate denied a vote at this session TO
the tariff agreement with Canada. Now
the matter rests upon fact. The President
las decided lie will call the new Con-
cress together at once II the vote is de-
nic6 Mr.. McCalTs statement is authori-
ta.ive and conclusive.
VIII the Senate yieldo Business there
is congested, but not hopelessly so. The
old hands can put the appropriation
hills through if they care to. They can
do wonders with those measures in a
pinch The cry of "Cl'ar de kitchen, old
folks. Young folks" uttered in behalf OF
bills Cor the support Of the government.
IS magical. Il is always effective. Mr.
Hale. with his thirty years of experience
can handle the appropriation bills easily
in the time that remains.
Us for The other measures. what call
is there for protracted debate? Why
should not a vote be taken in the Lori
mer case promptly a. the conclusion OF
Mr.. Lorimers remarks Wednesday?
Certainly the tariff board question is
clear enough for action without the
AID. except for purposes of delay, why
should any senator insist upon lengthy
discussion of the pact with Canada?
Necessarily, the calling together of the
rev Congress in March will stir the
country. and it may stir other countries.
annexation will become topic as we'll
as reciprocity, and there may be an eff
fort for political purposes both here and
abroad TO make the former overshadOw
and interpret the latter. Europe as we'll
as Great Britain will be asked to be-
lieve that the real purpose of the United
States in these negotiations with Canada
is the extension of the territorial tounda
ries of America, and that if successful
to the northward the policy will then be
manifested to the southwark, and the
whole map of North America he changed.
A vote by the Senate now will confine
the question TO its proper bounds. We
all know that reciprocity is the sole OBJ
Ject of the pact, that We are only seek
ing larger trade with Canada and Canada
with us. Put the pact into operation. and
the talk about annexation will cease.
The democratic party is not ready at
this time for the question proper of
tariff revision. The committee appointed
to consider the way in which the question
10 to be presented to the next House has
not had opportunity even to outline its
course as yet. There is talk that only
schedule or two Of the Payne law Is to be
handled But even so .tunted program
as that cannot be prepared while you
wait, and democratic senator's opposing
reciprocity would do well to reflect on
the fact.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20
Interesting Endorsements.

In days Of old a great man spoke
And eager listeners heard,
Whene'er the silences he broke,
Respecting every word.
Each cried: 'IIow plainly now stand GU
The truths lie represents
Whate'er he says-without a doubt
Those are my sentiments
But now with self-complacent grace
The orators arise,
Discoursing for a little space
On heroes brave and wise.
Each says: They lived too long ago
For fame complete to shine
Upon them. They'd rejoice to know
Their sentiments are mine"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20
An Epidemic of "Grippy Colds. -

From the New YORK I1Mes.
Practically everybody in this town has
with what the doctors have agreed to
cali "grippy colds The New York
Medical journal confesses itself at loss
how to classify them. since many cases
that batray all the symptoms OF the Eu-
ropean grip of twenty Years ago fail to
reveal the presence of grip bacilli. while
these organisms are found plentifully in
persons who seem to suffer from nOthins
worse than common cold in the head
But in the seemingly genuine grip cases
the micrococcus that usually causes pneu-
monia IS found. The Medical Journal
hints that all these bacterial infections
of the nose. throat and lungs are nearly
allied and calls impatiently for an Ehr-
lich to devise a specific bactericidal SUBJ
stance that will at once effectively deal
with them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20

and then as he goes along. His official
life will not follow the insipid course
of universal approval. What has hap
pened to Mr.. Lowther may, and prob
ably will, happen to him. His keen
Pike county eye may not find every
member of the House who wants to
speak, and particularly when. as some
times happens, all members are trying
to speak at once, and then he will be
subject to the. taunt of tyranny and
czarism. f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pHII.ANDER JOHNSON.
On the Eligible List.

so you think that Baron Fucash
is likely to propose to meaa' said the
beauteous heiress.
YES" replied Mrs. CumroN. Il think
there is a probability. You see. his
creditors are pressing him and he's got
to propose to somebody"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20
Entered as second class mail matter at the pos
Office at Washington. D. G.

ry1n order TO avoid delays on account of
rersonsl absence letters to THE STAR should
not be addressed to any individual connecteo
With the office. but simply to THE STAR OF 70
the Editorial or Business Department, according
10 tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20
Excessive Forbearance.

'Tis wrong that patience great to show
Which bids men dangerously say,
"Oh. what's the use of shovelinE snow
When it will surely melt away"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20
Eternal Echoes.

do you think that your speeches
will echo down the corridors Of time"
Il don't know about that" replied the
energetic statesman, but I'm sure
some of my comic anecdotes will con-
tinue to do So"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20
Cash Valuation .

Never let it be said that you ac-
copied votes that were given for a
financial consideration
"oh, WELL" replied the man who isn't
sensitive, Il don't think a dollar
apiece is enough Of a financial consid-
Grafton to be worth mentioning"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20

man was excused from jury service
In Kansas because he declared his dis
belief In our law system. A great many
kansans would be barred from service
on that basis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20
A Prompt Guess.

Il heard something today which
I would hesitate to repeat" said Mrs.
F1imgilt.
Il suppose" replied her husband,
that you have been to another prob
lem play matinee"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20

Grand operas chief difficulties occur
with prima donnas inclined to pay as
much attention to their dancing as TO
their singing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20

If radium becomes the fuel OF the flu
Fl ture Nine. Cur!e may have wealth SUI
tcient to found an institution that will
rival the French Academy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20

The purchaser has right to "a much
precaution against getting short weights
as the. dealer exercises against being
short-changed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20

Postmaster General Hitchcock could
prevent several magazine publishers from
using the mails at all if they put into
print exactly what they are thinking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20

The friendly sentiment which invites
reciprocity should be an assurance that
territorial acquisition is not even re-
motely considered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20

An evidence that George Washington
was a naturally truthful man Is the fact
that he never personally voucheu for that
cherry tree incident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20

1t takes long while to prepare tarlFi
bill and a still longer time to ascertain
exactly what is in it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20

Mr.. Bryan never gets far enough out
of public life to allow himself to become
the subject of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
sensation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20
Hard to Keep.

From the Philadelphia Press.
English divnes have a plan to shorten
the Ten Commandments Condensation
will not make 1t any easier to keep
them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20

Occasionally street Improvements have
a tendency to show considera ton for pos
terity at the expense of the present gen
Grafton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20

Mr.. Roosevelt has not yet felt called
upon to read anybody out of the new
nationalist party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20

Some peace advocate may yet persuade
Senator Hepburn to let bygones be by
cones.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20

Robin the high tinancier. was not de-
mented when last examined, but sun mas
hopes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20

Mexicos disturbance is beginning to loo
more like feud than a revolution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20
English View.

From london Opinion.
Canada and L. S.-not Canada and u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20
The Evening Star Newspaper Company.

The Evening Star, with the Sunday nornine
edition Is delivered ny carriers within the city
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NAV be sent by mail. or telephone Main 24ao
Collection is made by carrier at the end OF each
month
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PAYABLE IN adyauee-by mail. postage prepaid:
Daily Sunday Included one mouth, I'd cents.
Daily SUNDAY excepted. one month. 70 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday STAR *@'4o yea
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Book Department.

u
Travellers. Samples of Bibles and Prayer
Books. For a number of years past Nc
have secured from one OF the iarSes'
and hest known publishers in this country
their last wears travellers line OF sam
ples at exactly half the publisher price
and which we offer at. exactly
Half the Publishers Price.
tn many OF our customers this simple
announcement is all that Is necessd,
as the extraordinary values, coupieu
with the low prices. mark TINS sd.s ..
nbo are not familiar with. the SAM We
viii say the lot comprises *.e"oo worth
of
Text Bibles. from &c to sl,t. s.oo
reference Bibles, from Sl.eo to s."'
Teachers' Bibles. from $l..p TO 49,.
Sunday School Scholars Bibles i'oii
I5c to $50 ;.a p;hleS
from $50 70 500. goo
Ped Letter Bibles. from $50 10 so"o,
New Testaments. from l'c 10 fi'''
Psalms. separate Volumes
Apochryphas, separate Volumes
EnisconaI PRAYER Books and HSmhdis'
in set. from 500 to $500. u,s
single Prayer Books ana ny iiiiais'
from soc to $SO.
AZ there are single copies OF more tnan
three-fourths Of the lot ana Two VI me
nf
lection.
Main floor. Tenth ST.
Japanese Department
4 lot of Thin japanese China Tea cups
and Saucers. in the popular Divide shape
and in a variety of rich decorations.
Anniversary Price,
18c each.
A Very Special Value.
Fifth noor G st.
Glassware Department.
4 lot of 9-oz Thin Blown Table Ium-
blers. in a very desirable and attractive
etched pattern.
Anniversary Price.
ASc the dozen.
A Very Special Value.
Fifth floor. G st.
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Our Thirty=First
Business Birthday Anniversary.

G
madN pepara "
le Agoy OF
at last
sinan e to
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Lace Department.
Hamburg Department.

\ large lot of Fine and Dainty Cam
brio, NaiIsook and Swiss Embroidery,
ranging in width from one to six inches.
Some have. insertions to match, others
are odd patterns. An attractive collection
of Colorcd Insertions and Edgings is
also included.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-20
Travelling Goods Dept.
Picture Department

\ lot of Sx1U-incl Photograph Frames,
carved effect in brown finish. complete
with mat and glass.
Anniversary Price,
20c EACH
Value. SOC.
Fourth floor Tenth ST.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-31
GOVERNMENT NOTICES

PROPOSALS FOR EQUIPAGE-o OFFICE
deport quartermaster. Third and olive
streets, st. Louis Mo, January 80, 1871
Sealed proposals in triplicate subject TO the
usual conditions will be received here until
II o'clock a. m, central time, February IA.
1911, and then opened in the presence OF
attending bidders for furnishing and de
livering at United States Clothing depot.
St Louis, Mo. 400 trumpet cords 1900
bedstesd casters. 5,000 cots and l2,0O0 bed
stead parts Quantities to be subject to
increase OF 80 per cent II desired by the de
pRrtment. The United states reserves the
right to accept or reject any or all bids
or any part thereof. Blank forms and in
formation furnished non application to
this office. Proposals to be sealed, ad-
dressed to the undersigned and endorsed
Proposals for Equipage, TO be opened
February H. 1911" W. NJ, Couilng, Major
and Quartermaster. Depot Quartermaster
J.SO-Sl.Fl glib
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LIVE REAL ESTATE NEN-We want you
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magazines of the Texas Orchard Develop
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IiITnpis.

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Independence, Ia. good seven room house
barn for eight horses and eight cows; room
for % tons OF nay; hog house; chicken
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balance long time per cent privilege pay
ment. Address y. e. Bishop, owner 1901
N. Evans St, Bloomington, III
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REAL ESTATE
FARM AND RANCH LAND FOR SALE
(Continued)
Idaho.

IDAHO FRUIT LANDS.
go acres of fine irrigated land with
plenty OF water, in the famous Council
Valley and almost adjoining the great
Council--Mesa Orchard tract and equally
as good iu every respect. Can be sold in
lO-aCre tracts. Council Valley apples
always take FIRST prize In Council
Bluffs Horticultural Fair. Price $50 per
acre, part cash, balance easy terms. Send
for booklet and full particulars. j. Mon
roe Smith, 43l So 18th street, Boise, Idaho.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
CCOntinued)

If YOU desire first-elass, practical
nurse call Douglas 6AS.
WANTED by student, steady work for
SATURDAYS. O-66S Bee
YOUNG man desires place 20 work for
board and room Ia private family whlla
attending college BOyles College botn
phones
WANTED - Bundle washing Phone
Harvey ASO3
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WANTED-TO RENT

FURNISHED apartment or three rooms
with private bath furnished. for house
keeping. J. BechtoL zoos Pacific St.