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

II does not matter much whether the
dynamite that exploded at Communipaw.
across the North river from New York,
yesterday, amounted to twenty-five or
forty tons. the accounts vary, or
whether il set off by an exploding
boiler a leaky gasoline tank on one
of the lighters, or by the carelessneSs of
one of the stevedores, grown Indifferent
to the dangerous nature of the goods he
handled, through long service in this line
of work. The fact remains that the stuff
went off with terrific noise, made the
big town rock wildly for a few seconds,
smashed glass worth small fortune.
started panics throughout the downtown
Office section of Manhattan and destroyed
an uncounted number of lives. besides a
large amount of pier. railroad and light
ering property. There is no lesson to be
learned from this disaster. Dynamite
never teaches any lessons. 1t is an un-
accountable substance, splendidly useful
TO man and terribly treacherous. Yester-
day after the eruption men went sc,Irry-
ing about the remains of the pier,
tEeading upon dynamite sticks scattered
about among the wreckaSe. and no mis-
hap occurred. Yet it may have been the
jarrng of a single stick that brought
about the catastrophe. of course. an in
vestigation has been started, but so little
Is left to indicate the cause of the acct
dent that il is doubtful whether anything
Of value can be learned. 1t Is fortunate
that the explosion did not occur closer to
tine New York shore, else some of the
shyscrapers of tho island might have
suffered. rs ii is. they appear 10 have
passed the test satisfactorily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-02
Horace Greeley.
From the New York World.

From the New York World.
1t is the fashion in certain school OF
writer's to sneer at Horace Greeley as
one of the diminishing figures of Amer
lean history. His weaknesses and his &C.
centricities lend themselves readily to rid
icule. His Inconsistencies were glaring
and his ysarning for office was pitiful. YET
a noble mind is not to be measured by
its infrmities. Tomorrow is the one hun
dredth anniversary of Greeleys birth. and
no tribute that will be paid to his mem
DRY is likely to overestimate either his in
f'uence in one of the two critical periods
Of the republic or his disinterested serv-
ice to human freedom. For thirtyfive
years Horace Greeley was perhaps the
greatest political force that this country
ever knew except Thomas Jefferson. They
call Clay the father of the protective
system. but the real father was Gree
ley. who. through the columns of the
New York Tribune. converted the farmers
to the doctrine and has kept them in line
ever since. The present protective policy
of the republican party is still sustained
at the polls by the arguments that Hor-
ace Greeley hammered into the minds of
the agricultural population more than
sixty years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-02
An Extra Session.

\ few weeks ago distinguished sena-
tor discussing the question of an extra
session of the new Congress declared IT
was hardly worth a word. that the talk
proceeded from the Washington news
papers and the hotel keepers; that its
origin and object was trade. Who else
would profit? Who for any important
public purpose wanted a session called
for the spring, which might run all
through a hot summer?
In the first place, 1t was pointed out
the new Congress would not he ready to
tackle its tasks. The House had received
Il mandate to prepare a new tariff bill
But how could it proceed until it had had
time to investigate the deficiencies of the
PAYNE law and gather information neces-
sary in the drafting of substitute? By
regular meeting time next December
everything could be in readiness.
Then as to the trust question. The
Supreme Court would not be ready to
decide the important cases now before il
for some months yet, and Congress in
extra session might get into a premature
discussion of them and upset the bust
ness world.
This. to repeat, was only a few weeks
ago. If slang phrase may be applied
without disrespect, who's looney now
There is more talk of an extra session
than ever. The country's attention Is
fixed by it. But it does not proceed from
any local trade sources, but from
the Senate itself. The threat is made in
open debate in that chamber that an
extra session may be forced. On the
one side is the declaration that unless
certain measures of a general character
are enacted before March some of the
appropriation bills will fail. On the other
side is the equally distinct declaration
that those measures shall not pass In the
time specified. And there all of us are.
Is there a bluff in circulation? And, If
50, whose is it? AS The Star has more
than once said. when Congress applies
itself to the appropriation bills In dead
earnest IL can accomplish an enormous
amount of work in a very short time
They are very attractive measures. They
carry something for everybody. 1t is
money that makes the mare go: and the
mare must go.
Let us not be too much disturbed, there
fore, at threats made four weeks before
adjournment day. Much may be crowded
into what young Hamlet called "a lit
tie month" We are witnessing some in
tcrcsting parliamentary maneuverinH,
lat It may not he more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-02

fare and character of the new generation.
For many years the average annual sti-
pend has been in the District lower than
the wages of unskilled mechanics.
Though advancing slowly, the salaries
have not kept pace with the increases in
the cost of necessities, and the teachers
are consequently hard put to make both
ends meet and in most cases are utterly
unable to lay aside enough to meet
emergencies. No teacher can save
enough to form decent retirement
annuity.
In these circumstances the decision OF
the controller has fallen upon the teach
ers with peculiarly severe force. 1t is
not in order to quarrel with the ruling.
1t may be technically correct. 1t does
seem hard, however, that it came with
out warning. and al a season when the
teachers were most severely injured by
it. Under a representative system of local
government, with a legislature more
quickly responsive to the demands of the
community, this situation would doubt
less have been met by the enactment
of suitable law covering the case of
substitute engagement either by the res
toration Of the discarded mode or by the
provision of new method, such as that
which obtains in some of the other Cities
where the fundamental statutes govern
ing the schools take cognizance of the
fact that teachers are subject to physical
disability. even as other people.
1t is not too much. perhaps. to hope
that Congress will before adjournment
take account of the deporable plight of
the teachers of the District and enact
a law which will prevent future distress
and save the instructors of the youth of
the capital from the usurers. A bill
awaits action in the House establishing
retirement system. That measure the
passage of which is to be expected if
the House grants the District it's CUSTOM
AIRY time for the transact of it's legis-
lative business. may serve for the writing
of a new law regarding substitutes which
will put the District on the proper plane
in this regard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-02
An Indiana Democrat.

Somehow the most interesting of the
Indiana democrats is the Hon. Thomas
Taggart. Not the ablet, understand.
BY general consent. there are many ADLER.
Not Yet the most fortunate in the way of
reward. Others have obtained office
some with his assistance-while he has
remained on the outside. But, for all
that, he is the best known, and appears
oftenest in print. His whereabouts. his
intentions. his performances are the most
frequently chronicled. a. good advertiser?
Well. maybe. At any rate he keeps, or
is kept. well to the front in all readable
gossip about Indiana politics.
There are many persons-not neces-
sarily lndianians-who regret. that Mr..
Taggart has never pressed more diligently
for office for himself. He wanted the
instructions for senator which went to
his friend John w. Kern. That is to say,
he wanted them after discovering that
through the energy of Gov. Marshall they
would go to somebody. But. for some
reason. he did not land, and so had to
take comfort in Mr.. kern's success.
The Senate might not have suited Mr..
Taggart He might not have shone there
Edward Murphs, ~, Of New York did
not shine there. nor james Smith, jr, of
New Jersey-both Of the Taggart school
of politics-strong in caucus work and in
getting the boys" to the polls on cleo
ton day, but not students of government
nor debaters Of the first order. Still, Mr..
Taggart would not have permitted him.
self to be lost In the senatorial shuttle
Somehow. in some way, he would have
made himself known to his colleagues
and to the country.
The latest news from and about this
interesting man is that he will soon sur
render the place of national committee
man from his state. He makes the an
nouncement himself. He has not lost his
interest in politics. The democracy and
straight ticket for his as long as he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-02
Friday Specials in
WOmen's and Children's Hats.

Women and Misses Trimmed
Hats. in various styles, materials
and colors; some trimmed in self
color. others in contrasting
shades; all are stylish and desir-
able.
SI.5o and $500 each.
Were $500 and 5000.
A varied collection of Untrim-
med Hats, representing the re-
naming lines from the winters
selling. are offered at greatly re-
duced prices. Models suitable for
children, misses and women.
CSC each. Were SI.5o and $500.
Children's Genuine Beaver
Hats, in sailor and mushroom
shapes, finished with metallic
bands.
SI.5o each. Were $3.50.
Second floor. Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-02
Friday Special in
French China DinnerWare.

a small lot French China Din
nerware, decorated in dainty
spray pattern. Offered to close
at the following special prices:
Dinner Plates. 25c each.
Tea Plates, Doc each.
Soup Plates, 2Oc each.
Cups and Saucers. 25c each
Covered Dishes. s1.25 each.
Uncovered Vegetable Dishes, SOC each.
Sugar Bowls. SOC each.
Cream Pitchers. soc each.
Butter Dishes. SOC each.
II and Is inch Meat Dishes, $1OO and
$3.50 each.
And these remnants:
dozen Odd Decorated French China Dinner
Plates. Reduced from 75c to 45c.
l Richly Decorated French China Meat Dish.
Reduced from 81 90 to S1GO.
Decorated French China Chop Dish. Re-
duced from $3.50 TO SIPS
! Richly Decorated French China Chocolate
Pot. Reduced from $3.50 TO $3.50.
l Imported DecOrat ted Cracker Jar. Reduced
from 81. 75 TO 05c.
Decorated French China Msrmaiade Jar.
Reduced from $500 to SLIGO.
l Richly Decorated French China Comb and
Brush Tray Reduced from $500 to $3.50.
& Decorated Huviland China 5-shelI Oyster
Plates. Reduced from 15c to soc each.
Decorated Haviland China Soup Plates. Re
duced from Toe to ioc.
4 Odd Richly Decorated French China lea
Cups and Saucers. Reduced from $50 to $lUe
Fifth floor. q st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-02
Economy and the Next House

What will the next House do in the
matter of appropriations? How deep a
cut will be made in the republican rec
ord? And where will the knife be ap-
piled?
We need not take as the basis for in
quiry and speculation the remark ac-
credited to Mr.. Aldrich, that good bust
ness management of the government S
affairs would bring the sum total of
present expenditures three hundred mil
lion dollars under present figures. The
Rhode Island senator made no such
assertion. But the figures are high. and
the democratic leaders in both houses OF
Congress have criticised them roundly.
Are they preparing to make a notable
saving:
Mr.. Livingston Of Georgia is the senior
member of the minority on the appro-
priations committee Of the present House.
but he will not be member of the next
House. Next in order come Mr.. Fitzger-
aid of New York. Mr.. Burleson Of Texas,
Mr.. Sherley of Kentucky and Mr.. Bowers
of Mississippi, all capable men. But what
will be their fate at the hands of the COM
mittee on committees? Unless reassigned
where they have made good, they will
have to qualify for important service
elsewhere.
But the appropriations committee
proper does not prepare all the supply
bills. The pensions committee pre-
pares the pension bill, which is a large
one; the rivers and harbors committee
prepares the bill of that name, and the
naval committee the bill of that name.
Shall we see cuts made in those meas
ures? Not likely.
The pensions bill is bill apart. 1t
is often criticised. There are men who
sincerely praise the great services of
who think that the government at this
remote day from the close of hostilities
is paying too much in the way of pen
sions But between criticism founded
upon round numbers, and Il definite
proposition going into details for a re-
duction of the appropriations there is a
difference.
And who will propose any material
reduction in the amount for keeping
the navy fit? And where is the member
Of the next House with harbor or a
running stream in his district who may
be expected to lift his voice against
governmental aid in those directions?
The tariff is a hard nut to crack. So
will currency reform prove to be. But
making the appropriations conform to
partisan criticism--if there is serious
effort to that end-may prove the hard
est nut of all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-02
Friday Special in
Middy Suits ani Dresses,

A lot OF Girls am Misses Mid
DIV Suits. in sizes IS and 10. and
Girls Bingham and Percale
Dresses. in sizes = and II.
Special price, SOS each.
Values, Sag to $500.
II Girls Coats, of fancy mixtures; in
sizes to i.
S3.25 each. Value, s5.75.
Is Misses Dresses, of serges and silks.
in navy blue. brown. copenhagen blue
and checks; sizes Il. 1s and Is
SI2.5o each. Values, $500 to
S32.5o.
81 Girls Serge Dresses, in navy blue.
brown. cardinal and copenhagen blue;
sizes s to IA.
SAYS each. Values, $50 & S5.7s.
4 Chldrcns Dresses. in blue. brown. black and
white checks: sizes and 10. Reduced from
SIS. 1J to 81. a. each
Children's Bingham Dresses of challis.
serge and silk: sizes and IL. Reduced from
SI5 90 to $50 each.
ri Ap.r 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-02
Upholstery Department.

200 remnants Cretonnes. Silko-
lines, Curtain Nets, Swisses, Tap
estries. etc. Suitable for slip COW
ers. draperies, fancy work, etc.
Offered at
a to Il less than regular.
80 odd pairs Lace Curtains. in one-of-a
kind designs and in a variety of styles,
suitable for odd windows. All are more
or less soied. Offered at
q to u less than regular.
- pairs Ruffied Muslin Curtains: excel
lent quality material finished with ruffle
of same and narrow tucks. 2l2 yards
long.
SI.oo a pair. Value, $I.o5.
$50 yards Campsie Cloth-a sunfast ma
terial: suitable for easement curtains,
overdraperies, bookcase curtains. etc.
Green brown. light blue, yellow and pink.
30 inches wide.
soc a yard. Was 85c.
800 yards Printed Scrim. in a variety
Of attractive colors and designs. Suitable
for bedroom, dining room and living room
draperies.
16c yard. Value, 25c.
Fourth floor G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-02
Friday Special in
White Waists.

From our regular stock we
have taken a varied collection of
dainty and stylish waists, made
in attractive styles OF lawns.
linens and marquiscttes. Also a
few wool waists, i'll striped and
Persian effects and plain black.
Sizes arc odd and the STYLES are
in onc-of-a kind ctfects-waists
that have become musSed and
soiled from handling and display.
$3.50 each. Were $1,000.
$3.50 each. Were $50.
S4.75 each. Were $3.50 and So.75.
SOS each. Were SS.75.
SI.o5 each, Were $50.
Third floor 4. St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-02
Fur Department.

Main floor. G st.
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A Magnificent Achievement.
From the Philadelphia Record.

When the announcement was made
some weeks ago that an effort was to
be made to raise milliondollar building
fund for the Philadelphia branch of the
Young Mems Christian Association, and
that but twelve days would be devoted
to the herculean task. there was some
skepticism as to the practicabiity of the
undertaking. The sum needed was so
large and the demands upon the generos-
ity of our citizens for the promotion of
various worthy objects are SO frequent,
that it seemed doubtful whether the hopes
of those interested in this work could be
realized in so short time. Last night,
some hours before the expiration of the
allotted time. the million dollars for the
" NJ. c. A. building fund had been
oyersubscribed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-02
The Able Complicator.

When public questions first arise
AS seasons come and go,
The only answer that applies
Seems either yes" or no
The issue seems so we'll defined,
The right so clear and plain,
That no one ought to be inclined
To take it up again.
But when my Uncle Jim takes hold
Of questions old or new
The variations he'll unfold
Consume a day or two,
And We are all disposed TO shirk
A task SO full of doubt,
And leave posterity to work
The fearful problem out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-02

1 Japanese Mink Shawl Collar. trimmed with
two tails. Reduced from $500 TO S1S75.
! Black Wolf Scarf. square back trimmed
9Th head dan and I've tans front win Two 'as
1 Eastern Mink Scarf Of three skins, trimmed
with heads and tails. Reduced from $3.50 to
sci 90.
Near Seal Pillow Nuns. lined with brown
satin and finished with shirred RUNE. Reduced
from $3.50 to 1925 each
Skunk Opossum Pillow Muf. Reduced from
1878 to $14.75
Skunk Opossum Fur Set. consisting Of large
barrel nun and shawl collar trimmed with two
heads Reduced from $500 to $3.50.
1 Black Lynx Fur Set consisting OF large bar
rel mum and shawl collar trimmed with six
tails. Reduced from $1,000 to $3.50.
] Black Fox Fur Set. consisting OF large pillow
muf and large shawl collar trimmed with silk
ornaments and tassels. Reduced from $1,000
to $500.
Third floor. G 1T.
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Travelling Goods Department.

l 42inch Steamer Trunk, made OF 3-ply bass
wood: all parts riveted Reduced from SD ot
to $16.75.
/ 3s-inch Steamer Trunk. strongly made OF
Eastwood: all parts riyeted. Reduced from
S13.0l to Sl4.oo.
16-inch Genuine Walrus Leather Travelling
Bag: high grade in every detail Of material and
construction. Reduced from $25. 90 to $3.50
1 17-inch Black Seal Leather Travelling Bag
hand sewed throughout; best frame. Reduced
from Sl4OO to 800.
/ Lawyers Brief Case. well made throughout
two straps encircle case. Reduced from SG.Jt
to $3.50.
. 24-inch Bellows Suit Cases. made over steel
frame; strong handle. Reduced from $1,000 to
81 81 each.
Basement EQUITABLE bldg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-02
Friday Special in
Lace-Trimmed Linens.

A lot of Scarfs. Table Covers
and Pillow Shams, of hemstitch
ed linen, daintily trimmed witt
cluny lace.
18x54-inch Scarfs.
SI.5o, $I.75 and $500 each.
Values, $2.oo, So. so and $2.75.
3ox3o-inch Table Covers.
SI:5o, SI.75 and $500 each.
Values, $500, So. so and S2.75.
Pillow Shams.
$500, $3.50 and $500 pair.
Values, $500. $3.50 and 5000.
Second floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-02
Friday Special in
Boys Sweaters.

A lot of Boys Wool Sweaters,
in V neck style; good plain col
ors and attractive color combina-
tons: sizes 7 to II. An excel
lent value. ;.
75c each. Were $I.oo.
And these remnants:
50 Laundered White Blouses with neckbands:
sizes I. s. IA, IL and 16. Reduced from 81 90
to :,Oc each.
II Brown and Gray Felt Hats; sizes 6ss to
65s. Reduced from $500 to S1.O6 each.
Is Fancy Golf Caps; sizes 61a to I. Reduced
from .I0c to 25c each.
o White Cloth Tam-o'- Shanters; slightly soiled.
Reduced from 81 30 and $500 to &c each.
Third floor. Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-02
Friday Special in
WOmen'S Skirts.

\ small lot of Good Quality
Black Panama Skirts. in one Of
the very latest spring models,
which we secured at a price con-
cession. Made with plated pan
els and trimmed with soutachc
braid variety of sizes.
Special price, sos each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-02
WOmen'S Dress Waist Dept.

cream Lace Waists. reduced from SIS 10 -
$3.50 EACH reduced from S1313 to $1,000
each: | reduced from ST. to $50.
Navy Blue Chiffon Blouse. Dutch neck.
trimmed with Persian bands; size 36 Re
duced from $1,000 To $3.50.
5 Chiffon Cloth Bouses. in raisn. thistle,
shrub. olive and taupe. Reduced from $5.ia To
S4.95 each.
2 Brown THffeta Silk Waists. with brown net
yoke and undersleeves sizes 40 and AZ. Re-
duced from S. Ia 81 .95 each.
3 Heliotrope Chiffon Cloth Blouses embroid-
cred i'm heliotrope silk and lined with Persian
net: sizes "a and 49, Reduced from Ss.i5 10
ST. Is each.
IL Black Tafeta SILK Waists. tailored style.
Reduced from $50 To $685. each.
4 few Sample Bouscs. Of chfons and
silks. Reduced from $3.50 and S2o. 10 $9.sS
each.
Third floor. 4. ST.
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WOmen's Costume Dept.

S piece Dresses of silk messaline. In black
rrseda and electric blue: made with net yoke
and cuffs. and richly braided Reduced from
$1,000 to So. 15 each.
q One piece Dresses of messane. serge and
wolfe, in navy blue and black: made with net
yoke and cuffs. Reduced from $500 to $3.50
each.
30 One piece Dresses. of crepe de chine serge,
taffeta messaline and chiffon combined with
messaline. Reduced from $3I 50 to $1,000 each.
Third floor q
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Free Rides in Illinois.
From the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
1t would help the passenger receipts of
the Illinois railroads somewhat if they
were forbidden to give free transportation
except to the extent that roads engaged
in interstate commerce can give it. Their
officials would be freed from the endless
opportunities of municipal and other of
ficers and of personal friends for passes
Most important OF all. an end would be
put to the demoraliZing relationship es-
tablished between the members of the
legislature and the railroads by the be-
stowal by the latter of favors which have
q definite money value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-02

lives. But in future he will work in the
ranks, and be satisfied there.
Does he mean it? Has he tired of the
publicity that waits upon a celebrity in
action? Does he long to be able to make
a little journey from home and meet old
friends without having to answer aues-
tons about what he is up to now? Or is
this announcement but another of his
schemes for keeping himself before the
public until such a time as he: may be
ready to make new move and invite
attention to himself in a new role?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-02
Picture Department.

I Largo hand coIOred PhDtOgraVure. Ar Tho
| Fountain, in handsome gilt frame. Reduced
| from $1,000 10 500.
! / Genuine Pastel THE Old MIL" I'm rich gilt
frame Reduced from $500 to s.. 30.
/ Genuine Pastel. An Old Tower in walnut
finish frame. with gilt lining. Reduced from
$1,000 to 500.
1 Handsome Pastel. THE Mill stream In
walnut finish frame. with gilt lining. Reduced
from $500 Ia 1885,.
! Beautiful Fruit Picture: in dull nnish chest
nut frame Reduced from 81 90 to s.. go
/ Hand -colored Photogravure "A Chance Meet
ing in antique gilt frame. Reduced from
$1,000 TO 81 80
/ small lot OF Frames in various sizes, styles
ard designs Zoe to Tie each.
Fourth floor Tenth ST.