davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
irving as librarians. More than

serving as librarians. More than
twenty OF these family libraries have
been established, tending Individually
toward maintaining a better family
life. and counteracting the unwhole-
some distractions so freely offered in
a large city. Finally department OF
legal aid has been established to pre-
vent the mulcting OF the poor in un-
just losses and to give sound advice
gratuitously to those In trouble.
In all OF its different lines of work
the Associated Charities seeks the
maintenance Of the family through
the proper employment of the natural
wage-earner. the care and education
or the children and the preservation
OF health. It's summer outings work
is directly designed to prevent the
breakup OF homes by giving mothers
and children the benefit of rest periods
in healthful surroundings with album
dance OF good food. 1t is known to a GER
tainty that scores of families have
been held together by this means.
through the prevention Of sickness.
The giving of aims is the least and the
last Of the devices of the Associated
Charities and all other organizations
poor. 1t is infinitely more important
to correct unwholesome habits Of life.
to teach the dangers of insanitary
food and environment, to find employ
ment, to encourage saving. to create
the home atmosphere and thus to
make hopeful. self respecting, self
supporting those who have been in
despair through illness, intemperance.
improvidence or ignorance.
There Is no way accurately to meas
ure the good work of the Associa ted
Charities during the thirty years of
its existence with the invaluable assist
ance of the Citizens Relief Association in
the procuring of funds. 1t may. however
be safely asserted that had it not been for
this progressively effective organiza-
ton Washington would have been
compelled to spend in aims alone a
sum many times that which it now
annually contributes to the cause of
suffering humanity. it's courts would
have had more cases, its penal institu-
lions would have been even more
crowded than they are, and it's stand
ard of living would have been lower
than 1t is at present. 1t is to be hoped
that the financial needs of the Asso-
ciated Charities will be promptly and
literally met this year by the appre-
ciative citizens of the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
An IMPOSSIBLE Contract

Old Sanity came round to the easement
And glanced through the Capitors halls
He saw from the roof to the basement
Great bundles of statesmanlke scrawls
Which told what would make this life
pleasant
For various leaders profound.
Each wanted similar present.
And there weren't enough to go round.
Old Sanity brought titles Of glory:
Emoluments, too, that were great.
But none of these fitted the story
or wants that each had to relate
And he said, Though I'm very kind
hearted,
With good things that freely abound,
can't finish all they have started.
There are not enough booms to go
round
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12

g. If the Harmontes are to open head
quarters i'm Washington they have decided
> wisely. This is the town for observation.
Politicians from every section of the
. country run in and out here, and leave
much interesting information. 1t requires
81 fling. of course. but that may be done
by experienced men without difficulty.
Speaker Clark and Mr.. Underwood are on
hand, Gov. Wilson's friends are looking
out for HIM. and there are residents of
Washington so devoted to Mr. Bryans
interests that never a word spoken about
~. presidential candidates. escapes prompt
transmission to him Now when Gov.
r Harmon is cared for. everybody will be
on an equality so far as Washington is
- concerned.
The anti-Harmonites have opened a new
line CT attack. There was little done
against the trusts by the second Cleve-
&. hand administration. and during a portion
= = OF that time Judson Harmon was Attor-
ney General. Would such record aid a
democratic nominee for the presidency
= next year with the trust question promi-
a nent?
I. Well, let us all he reasonable about the
q matter. What chance was there for At
-,,iorney General Harmon to distinguish
himself? stream cannot rise higher
than its source Mr.. Cleveland was no
= trust buster. and Mr. Olney, who preceded
=. Mr.. Harmon in the Department of JUS
a. vtice did not regard the Sherman law as
a workable proposition.
: !, The trusts were in clover. With the cat
81 asleep the mice. and the long-tailed rats,
=, did play At that time the sugar trust
was the head of the trust procession,
and the open charge was made that it
= had power enough in this town to write
r the sugar schedule Incorporated into the
oGOrman Wilson tariff bill. AT any rate.
lit was nightly tickled with that schedule,
. and thrived under it.
T.. Should Judson Harmon, picked by Mr..
Cleveland and succeeding Richard Olney.
have siSnalized mis- appearance in office~by
. taking the Sherman law in hand and lay
: ing about him right and left? Such a
Il course would have been a rebuke both to
1, his chief and to his predecessor. Could
he have remained in the cabinet after
such a demonstration? Would not the
. .exerted to call him off and send him back
to Cincinnati?
The trust question of that day was not
i, the formidable proposition the country
NOW cOnfrOnts. Lucky would it have been
for the country if it had appeared to the
c authorities a little more formidable For
: If the Sherman law had been applied with
energy from the outset and its full value
shown, the later, larger trust evils would
hot have come into existence. Had the
=. first trusts been strangled the breed
would have disappeared.
But why condemn Judson Harmon for
taking his cue from Grover Cleveland and
Richard Omey? Why should he have
girded up for battle when they were un-
ouckied and in blissful repose"? He
may wish now that he had tried his
I, prentice hand as Attorney General in a
way to stir things. but the sentiment of
that day did not urge him to the step
80 and that is all there is to il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12

Another assortment Of convention dele
gates in town this week! Republican ma
tional committeeman, anti saloon
leaguers, American civic associationists
and good roadsters are touching elbow:
with the national republican leaguers
and the national association of archi.
tects. 1t is a characteristic December
crowd in Washington, representing wide
range Of interests and all parts of thu
country. Chicago may get a politica
convention once in four years or so, bu
Washington gets the big meetings il
punches all the time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
The Organized Charity Work.

After thirty years of increasing use
fulness To the community the Associ-
s.aIed Charities has reached the point
At which il commands the confidence
land the support of the citizens, and Ia
s-,thereby enabled to accomplish a work
Of immense value. This organization has
IL recent years supplemented and been
supplemented by the Citizens Relief AS
socia;ion. and the two stand before the
community virtually one in purpose
and effectiveness in the relief and preven-
-tiOn Of suffering. The Citizens Relief
association is the collector of funds to
meet charitable demands 1t uses the
organization of the Associated Charities
for the dispensing of the aIrns and Incl
dentally relieves acute cases of need
directly. From this cooperation comes
the best result
The year book just issued jointly by
the two organizations should be
studied by every washingtonian. To
those who are not now fully acquaint-
cd with the scope and the purposes of
the work which they conduct 1t will
reveal these organizations in a new
Eight 1t will show them to be intent
upon building rather than merely al
leviating physical distress. For an ex-
ample of the new charity endeavor may
be cited the three experiments tried
successfully during the past year by
the Associated Charities One was
the development Of q series of con-
fidential exchanges or bureaus OF infoy>
nation, designed to utilize for the bene-
fit of every family receiving assistance
the united resources Of all agencies or In
, fdividuals inclined to assist IN the
charitable work. Another step was to
establish home libraries in families
where there are children, the Public
. library cooperating and the friendly
yaofteyr q tia Associated Charities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12

who told him at Matanzas. If still liv-
ing, would be willing to give further in
formation if his identity were still con-
cealed. Evidently he must have been
friendly to the United States, and there is
no reason to think that he is not still
friendly. There is no particular desire In
this country to get at the truth Of the
Maine disaster for purposes OF punish
ment. SO much as there is a wish to know
the facts for the sake Of solving the
mystery that has been only deepened by
the recent findings of the vreeland board
at Havana.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
TIPS and Landlords.
From the New York World.

From the New York World.
Denunciation Of restaurant tipping by
a walters union is a novel development
of the antf-tip agitation. But the posi-
ton Of the walters Is perfectly sound
Their employers should pay them ade-
quate wages and not leave them to exc
out the balance through the system OF
petty extortion into which tipping has
grown under the countenance given It by
restaurant keepers. The walters locate
the blame of the tipping evil exactly
where 1t belongs-with the landlords
They are its ultimate beneficiaries through
the wages they save at the expense OF
the public, and they could abolish 1t in a
day If it were to their advantage to do so
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
Sewing Machines:
Practical Presents.

81 GIFT of this kind may
lMI be chosen for wife, moth
XIV er or daughter with thu
assurance of a welcome
receipt. The several makes we
carry have been here for several
years, and the unvarying satisfac.
ton leaves not the slightest doubt
of their worthiness.
The cases are of the finest Sc
lected quartered oak, used only
after careful seasoning, and pre-
pared so as to be the richest in
appearance.
The mechanicism could not be
better, all parts having attained a
superior excellence accomplished
only through discriminating care
surrounding every phase of con-
struction. They are accurate in
workmanship, satisfactory in
service-the highest standard in
sewing machine making.
Priced from $500 to
$4,000 each.
At S2O.OO-We offer the very
best value possible to be obtained
today in Sewing Machines.
Satisfactory arrangements may
be made if partial payment is de-
sired.
Fifth door, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12

fire of mysterious origin destroyed
a stable in this city and burned many
horses. 1t is thought that some one
dropped a match in a stall or perhaps a
lighted cigarette. 1t is quite possible that
either was the case People are remark
ably careless with fre-making materials
as the immense losses which this country
annually suffers prove. The great ma
jority of fires may be traced directly to
thoughtlessness and disregard Of warn
ings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
Oratory.

The larynx will frequently rival the mind
In guiding a popular choice.
We think were applauding a thought you
will find
When we're merely admiring voice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12

Smoking Stands. in mahogany and
Early English finish.
$I.5o to $3.50 each.
Telephone Tables, in golden oak. ma
hogany and Early English finish.
$500 to $I2.5o each.
Cellarettes, in Early English finish. and
in handsome designs.
$I4.oo to $4,000 each.
Morris Chairs, in quartered oak, wealth
cred oak and mahogany, in various
styles; all upholstered and designed so as
to afford the utmost comfort.
$1,000 to 5000 each.
writing Desks. in quartered oak, wealth
cred oak and mahogany.
-, $500 to $500 each.
Womens Desk Chairs. in quartered oak,
weathered oak and mahogany.
1896 to $500 each.
Mahogany Parlor Rockers. with and
without arms.
$3.50 to $500 each.
Sivth 6Oor ar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
Fine Oriental Rugs
Are Lifetime Gifts.
Fourth floor, G s

>d LIFETIME gift-one that endures for lifetime and
1O1 is beautiful practical servceabe all
S the while, cannot well be omitted from consideration The
pronounced individuality which every Oriental Rug
be attached especially
the household makes advisable great
pleasure well.
undesirable specimen, pattern that is beautiful
rich and handsome finds representation and wita
able mark much below their intrinsic
worth
These find service sought for
Christmas than at any other season of the year
Beautiful Ku Daghestan Shrvan Rugs
silky finish especially good gift attract
fine shades i've patterns.
$40 each. Value SIS. S22. so each. Value, $50.
Antique Kern1anshahs Trans Fine Cabistan Sarouks
and Bokaras; and silky Beoochans all selected
rich colornes. pieces the best quality.
$4,000 to 10000 each. $4,000 to $500 each.
Fourth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.


''The French are very economical
people,
Yes" replied the man who had been
on tour; land yet they go about it
rather delicately. They make the things
on bill of fare SO hard to pronounce
that you never think of asking for a
second ORDER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12

Russias threat to discontinue buying
goods from America indicates a failure
to realize the tendencies of modern trade.
1t is no longer the purchaser, but the
man who supplies the goods, who domi-
mates the situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12

1t is no longer a question Of shopping
early, but now the need is to shop sensi-
bly,. Try TO make up your mind what
you want before you go downtown and
you will find that you will receive better
service than If you expect the girls be-
hind the counters to do your thinking for
you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12

CIn order to avoid delays On account Of
personal absence. letters to THE STAR should
got be addressed to any Individual connected
with the Office but simply to THE STAR. or to
: the Editorial Business Department. according
. to tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12

Chatting Dishes.
Excellent qualities and designs
Prices begin at $4,000.
Worthy of especial attention is
our showing at
$500 each.
In nickel, brass and copper
sanitary white enamel food pan
full ebonized trimmings; best al
cohol lamp; several distinctive de-
signs.
Gle m uine Stag=E1andle
Chatting Dishes at S7.75
each.
Other styles up to SIS
each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
Mental Development.

How are your youngsters doing at
SCHOOL,"
Finely replied Mr.. Cumrox; "they
have already progressed far enough to dis
cover that my education is rather de-
ficient."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
Everybody Knows It.

From the ST. Louis Globe Democrat.
Andrew Carnegies statement that SIS
a week is enough to get married on was a
bit Of supererogatory Information In q
good many families.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
Unkind.

'Biggins thinks he is keeping his light
under a bushel"
Perhaps he is WISE replied Miss
Cayenne; Ibis light is probably so small
that it would go out If he let a draft get
to it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12

In the course of time French duelists
may go a step further in their humane
tendencies and content themselves with
our system of allowing enemies to take
the floor and fay each other with scath-
ing Oratory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
Biased.

What names would you suggest for a
list of the worlds great men?'
None replied Mr.. Meekton. After
talking with Henrietta I'm inclined to
think there isn't any such thing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12

Senator Gallinger's assurance to the
crossing policemen that he will endeavor
20 secure Legislation that will give them
equal status with the members of the
. regular force is encouragement.
There should be only one kind of police
man in this District, as regards pay and
: privileges. no matter what the duties may
he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
Holiday Offering i'm
Reversible Velvet POrtieres.

The e ss:' n3 5 sf
w colorings wanted this gift opportunity of
I'LL importance, and that is seldom available
Reversible Velvet Poriere in plain coorssoft rich of
olive old green green Es
scheme used for adjoin
ing
Special price, $3.50 pair.
- Were $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12

The republican national committee is
especially welcome in these troublous
times as one that was not organized to
investigate something.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12

Mayor Gaynor says there is nothing to
be gained by using adjectives Every
dollar-a-word magazine contributor will
dispute this.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12

Roosevelts friends appear to feel that
his chances for the presidency will be
improved by identifying him as closely
as possible with the state Of Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12

There is almost as much surprise at
discovering bridge game in a Newport
club as there is at finding speak-easy
In Maine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12

Turkey has decided to expel all Italians
from her borders. This is easier and less
expensive than undertaking to hold them
prisoners
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12

That seventy-thousand-d dollar check to
Cavalier was about as grudging a we'd
ding present as was ever made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12

1t may be relief to Mr.. Hoke Smith
to find himself no longer laden with the
responsibility Of a political dual role.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12

a climax of Pennsylvania thirst occurs
when Philadelphia and Atlantic City de-
eide to close the saloons simultaneously.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
Over=stuffed Easy
Chairs and C0llcEnes.

Constructed in our own factory,
insuring the highest possible quail
ity. Easy Fireside Chairs and
Chesterfield Couches. Covered in
denim, with a broad display of
Tapestries and Velours for suit
ably upholstering it, should YOU
not desire same in denim. This
work can be accomplished in am
pie time for Christmas.
Chairs, $50 to $50 each.
Sofas, SOS to SS5 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
Coffee Percolators and
MmnlnS MnC

SWQHVS II SU SVuNVVa . NAA&A
Machines
Coffee made with these devices
is absolutely the best obtainable
and far superior to that of other
methods.
Coffee Machines for table use.
$500 each.
Percolators for stove use,
S1.75 each.
Electric Percolators,
$3.50 and up.
Nickel Chatting Dish
Sets.
Handsomely designed, and con-
sisting of nickel chatting dish,
fork, spoon, fagon, salt and pep
per shakers and weathered oak
tray.
$4,000 the set.
Fifth heor. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12

1t is plain that whatever may happen
to the Taft boom. 1t will not be blown up
from the inside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12

Fortunately for Nine. Curie. her SCI
entif1c studies will enable her to keep her
mind off neighborhood gossip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
Iridescemt Glass
Flower Baskets
I'm Rich Bohemian Ware.

%N OTHING adds so. much
Ill to the charm of the table
jill " setting as flowers, and
Flower Baskets are the
proper receptacle for their display
We have just received an impor-
tation of Flower Baskets in the
rich Bohemian Glassware in scin-
tillating, iridescent effects. This
glass has a character all its own,
and is, therefore, distinctive.
Shown in various sizes to per-
nit of artistic arrangement in
decorating the table.
Csc to $3.50 each.
Fifth floor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12

The Athey ClotE=1ined Metal Weather Strip is
sold inn this vicinity exclusively by lit is the
most effective dust and weather proofing device
(for both windows and doors) ever designed Let us
promptly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12

Legislation is very liable to languish at
this season. Just before Christmas is no
time for economies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
Am Excellent Value i'm
Wine GLASSES.

mr ROM Germany we have i'm
1N ported direct an exception
.lN al value in Plain Thin
WI Blown Wine Glasses, and
their arrival at this time is espe-
cially opportune in view of the
fact that the entertaining and So
cial season is just beginning.
They are of clear, brilliant col
oring and perfect in make, shape
and outline. AS gift they would
also be very acceptable.
Special price,
ST 100 the dozen.
Fifth floor. G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
Novelty Metal Wares
For the Household.

mn RACT1CAL useful gifts these
iii y quality pieces that reflect the craftsmen who de-
v signed them; number of these foreign
lN ception and make, and exclusive with It's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
Fine Imported
Lacet Arabian Curtains.

For parlor and dining room
Lacet Arabian Curtains are al
WAYS effective and in excellent
taste. Our selections are the fin
est made abroad, in many designs; ;
sill and full lengths.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
Five O'Clock
Tea Kettles.

Nickel, copper and brass of ex-
cellent make, fitted with alcohol
lamp; several shapes and sizes,
making choice in accordance with
individual wishes certainty.
SIPS each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
Willow Furniture Combines
Novelty, Beauty, Utility, Comfort
and Service-Ec0nom Priced.

I'm ANY demands being made upon extensive
% Me~ EHef io for
stained order have accomplished
time for presentation.
This furniture thoroughly hghga in construction, the
willow being the finest produced France and together
denong perfect understanding of quality The patterns
those artists whose designs widely recognized for their
beauty and originality.
In its natural it is priced follows, and the
values worthy of careful consideration, especially
in Armchairs, $29o to $780, Rockers plain and arm
$500 $3.50 Tables, $500 and upward; Sofas $I4oo
and upward Other pieces for practical and ornamental
purposes, prices to correspond.
Ready=made Seat Cushions ST. 90 and upward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
Japanese China
Almond Sets.

- HOSE wishing to present
n China of a rich and ex-
w. elusive effect are invited
to inspect these Japanese
China Almond or Olive Sets, con-
sisting of one large and six indi-
vidual bowls. Many sizes, shapes
and decorations in designs of ire
proachable taste.
ST.. 900 to S5.25 the set.
Fifth floor, ST.
s'Queen Victoria"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12

Mahogany Music and Pianola Cabinets,
large and small.
$3.50 to $1,000 each.
Drop-leaf Breakfast Tables, in golden
oak, Early English and mahogany.
1895 to $4,000 each.
Library Tables with broad shelves. in
golden oak, weathered oak and mahog-
any.
5000 to 5000 each.
Folding Card Tables, in a number of
styles.
$2.o5 to $3.50 each.
Mahogany Sewing Tables, in various
styles.
$3.50 to $1,000 each.
Tabourets. of golden oak weathered
oak and mahogany.
$I.oo to $500 each.
Bookcases. single and double-golden
oak. weathered oak, mahogany and
maple.
$3.50 to 5000 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
Chocolates.

~ ENTERS of delicious cream
4 of exceeding richness and
~ thick coating of choice
chocolate. Candy lovers
and those who seek an unusual
CONNECTION are invited to become
acquainted with the Queen Vic
toria" Chocolates.
SOC the pound.
Fifth floor Tenth ST