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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-30
The Growing Ash Heap.

The number Of recent disastrous fires
calls attention to the steadily rising fire
loss Of the United States and Canada
in spite Of improved building methods and
increasing facilities for combating fire
In 1910 the loss by fire in this country
and In Canada was in round figures a
quarter Of a billion dollars. thirty mil.
lions greater than in the preceding year
Twenty years ago the fire loss was es-
timated at s110.OOO.O0O and thirty years
ago at $75,0O0.O0O.
The reasons for this stupendous in
crease in waste are many. There are
more buildings to catch fire, they are
worth more money, they contain larger
and costlier stocks Of goods and there
are more people to set them on fire. While
there is marked growth of steel. ce-
ment. brick. stone and terra Gotta con.
structions, this has probably been more
than counterbalanced by the increase In
cheap, fiimsy and careless construction
of many types Of buildings. A good deaI
OF cheap construction Is being done by
spectators looking for quick sales and
big profits. In this kind of work the
heating plants and electric wiring are an,
to be hastily and none too carefully in.
stalled.
The fact is that the national ash hear
is annually growing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-30
Friday Special in
Linen SuitingS.

Special lot of Linen Sultlngs
offered at less than half price.
This is a very fashionable ma
terial and is shown in a variety
of striped effects-black, blue
pink and gray on white grounds
and especially desirable tor coat
suits, separate skirts, waists, chill
dren's dresses, etc. The regu-
lar retail price of this material is
soc the yard, but a fortunate pug
Chase enables us to offer 1t at the
Special price, 19c the yard.
And these remnants:
Lengths from 21a to 7 yards.)
5ic imported Bingham. CSC the yard,
29c Imported Bingham. 2Oc the !ard.
5Oc imported Madras, 3oc the yard.
::Sc printed and Tussah Jacquarus. Z1c !a, III
1oc Costume Chiffon and Fancy Mulls, 9oe
the yard. ,o,, a
1Sc irish I.inette and Linarc. 12,ac yard
1Sr SerDentine Crepe. 12i.c yard
isc NearsiIk Foulard. 121ac yard
3D. and 15c Printed Percale, Zoe yard.
pic Bates and Zephyr Gingham, iWc !sra
29r Chiffon Iisse and Cotton IoHe. Hoc !aiu
12l,c Printed Batiste and Dimit!' ioe !aru'
Second floor, q st.
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Progress of the Aeroplane.

The aeroplane is progressing. Three or
FOUR years ago the flying machine, so
ar as the public was concerned, seemed
an impossibility. Even grave scientists
we're incredulous. 1t was opposed to the
.aw of gravity that a heavier-than-air
machine could caper through the clouds.
For thousands Of years man had been
rying to fly and always failing. Two or
:hree years ago news began to appear
hat men whose names the werld had
sever heard before were actually get
ing off the earth and skimming a few
hundred yards through the air. Gener-
correspondents. to speak generously, were
having dreams. Then came positive and
authentic flights, farther and farther,
higher and higher. At first only two men
we're mentioned as flyers-aviators-bird
men. The list has heightened until no
sne can keep tab on the names Of the
men, professional and amateur, who are
1t was then said that the aeraplane
could never carry any but the OF ator.
Passenger carrying was impossible. Soon
after reports began to come in of an
aviator taking up with him one passen.
yer. then two, then three, and lately a
'eport. the accuracy of which no one
questions. tells OF an aviator who took
nanity-on a long flight. The original
seven wonders were trivial compared
aith the worlds latest wonder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-30
New York and the Interests.

Says Charles F. Murphy, with emphasis,
and speaking in raucous tone: THE in
1crests: They are Stetson.'
Says Francis Lynde Stetson, with en-
ahass. and speaking with lawyer-Mke
precision: The interests? They are
Murphy
You pays your money and you takes
5our choice. But can it be that both are
-ighte
Mr.. Stetson is an accomplished lawyer
whose clients are among the great cap
aims OF American industry. He has
served them well and proftably, and
achieved. distinction in court as their
representative. He certainly is not an
.nemy Of corporate wealth.
Mr.. Murphy Is the head-commonly
allied the boss-of the most powerful
political organization in New York state,
Z not In the country. practical poll
ician, trained In the most practical of
ehools, he plays his game with full
knowledge Of all the requirements. II
axes money to make the boss CO. Mr.
Murphy must have the wherewithal for
campaign purposes, and Tammany is a
arEe body which cannot be handled with
4 few pennies. In the very nature OF
hings. therefore. Mr.. Murphy must nave
sources Of income which do not suggest
ne Penthouse When he passes the hat
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are followed by hundreds when they ap-
pear on the streets. And so on. ONCE
office. nothing but ONCE. and not enough,
offices to supply the demand by q thou
sand per cent.
Barring the first two months Of Mr.
Cleveland's first administration, nothins
| resembling this state Of affairs has ex-
listed in this town in half q century. II
| ever. The spring Of 1885 was an excep.
| ton, because the democracy had been
| out of control Of national affairs for a
quarter century, and MANY Of the new
Presidents supporters lived in the south.
where the hard fortunes Of war had
left them poor. and a place under gov
eminent was most desirable. But even
then there was no such town-packing
scramble as writer's with lively imagina-
tons persuaded the country was OBJ.
| servable here.
At present only the patronage OF the
House is booked for distribution, and
yet from the stories in circulation a
person at a distance might suppose that
$4,000 plums were about to be shaken
down. Democratic members are repre-
scented as in despair about the matter.
and either walking the floor at their
lodgings, or back streets where their WIS.,
iting constituents clamorous for recog-
milton cannot find them. Pity the sor-
rows Of statesmen unable to I'LL q hun
dred mouths with a small piece Of pie.
Flubdub. No such situation exists. No
army Of ofice-seekers is tramping these
streets. No democratic member OF the
House can be spotted by a haunted ex-
preston Of face. There is room at all the
hotels. There are more applicants than
places, but when was that not the case?
When will it cease to be the case?
If there is worry over the situation
that does exist the men who are wor-
rying have it in their power to remedy
the matter for the future. Let them
declare against changes at such q time
for political considerations. and warn
the country in advance. But will they
do this? Not much. Patronage Is a
source Of weakness, but. notwithstanding,
politicians of both parties, whenever and
as long as possible hold on to the weak
ness. They are willing to take long
chances on offending a few constituents
in rewarding one competent. hard party
worker.
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around in campaign years for campaign
expenses he must know to whom to pre-
sent IT.
This little dispute has grown out of
the senatorial contest at Albany. Mr..
Murphy wants to dictate the nomination.
and Mr.. Stetson objects. Last year the
two men worked together tremendously.
They strove hand-in-hand for the cleo
ton OF a democratic legislature. with the
double object Of having a democrat sue
coed Mr.. Depew in the Senate, and hav-
ing democratic measures written on the
statute books. Now, for some reason,
they are at daggers drawn. Each Is call
ing the other hard names. and accusing
the other Of being, not an individual in
his own right, but mere mask.
The interests undoubtedly are unpopu-
lar. At first they figured in the contests
between the two parties. The democrats
charged the republicans with being the
tools Of capital. and quoted the protec-
tive tariff and other legislation as sus-
tanning the charge. Now there are di-
visions in both parties, with the interests
cast for the role Of the tempter and
would-be destroyer. Men on both sides
are running away from the accusation
of being active in the cause Of the in
terests, and Ringing back the charge at
their accusers.
AS for the Albany situation, the row
between Mr.. Murphy and Mr.. Stetson
could scarcely be more amusing so far
as the public is concerned. For whether
the new senator proves to be Murphy's
or Stetson's man, he will be no enemy
Of corporate wealth. and certainly no
enemy Of Tammany Hall when the presi-
Dental campaign opens next year. He
must be a democrat, and will find Mr..
and Mr.. Stetson brothers in
arms again when next the long roll beats
to fall in against the common enemy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-30
Friday Special in
Girls PerCaIe Dresses.

A lot of New Percale Dresses,
made in the stylish and effective
long-waisted model. with high
neck and q sleeves; equally de-
sirable for present wear or this
summer. A varied assortment of
neat light and dark colors is rep
resented. Sizes IL and II.
75c each. Were SI.25 and SI.5o.
And these remnants:
Girls Full-length Coats. lined throughout:
sizes q to years. Reduced from 1915 TO 81. 76
each.
IL Girls Coats. in brown red and blue: full
length models: sizes @ 10 TO- Reduced from 5000
and ST.. Is to s.. IS each.
12 Girls and Women's Sweaters. in white.
gray and blue: high and low neck styles; soiled
and mussed from display; an sizes. Reduced
from $40. 500 and $500 to $2.s5 and s. 90
each.
5 Misses French Bingham Dresses. rich plaid
effects. trimmed with embroidery; size IL. Re-
duced from 500 to s.. % EACH
Girls Bath Robes. made OF red ederdown, in
full-length style and trimmed with silk TO
match; sizes s and 10. Reduced from 500 and
81. as 81 90 each.
Third floor, G st.
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Picture Department.

French Print 'LAssemblee Au Concert. v
In rosewood frame with antique gilt corners
Reduced from $1,000 to $500. =
l Beautiful French Print. lie Coucher." IN
antique gilt frame, bAnd-carved effect. Reduced
from $500 to 800.
Colored Prints. good subjects, in rich gilt
frames with ornamented corners. Reduced from
$50 to 500 each.
Beautiful Fruit Pictures. in chestnut frames
finished In dull gilt. Reduced from 500 te
$3.50.
! Handsome Hand-colored English Photo
gravure court scene In antique gilt frame. Re
duced from $500 TO $1,000; ...
Hand-coiored English Photograyure. "A
Court Dance" in rich gilt FRAME Reduced
Genuine Oil Painting. "A Dutch Landing
by Alex. Mason. in handsome antique frame
Reduced from $4,000 to 5000.
3 Genuine Oil Paintings. attractive marine
subjects. By Lionel Walden. well known
American artist. Reduced from $500 to $500
each.
I Pastel. beautiful woodlsn nd subject. in round
gilt frame. Reduced from 100 to .95
I Large Colonial Serving Tray. in wa1nut-hn
ish frame, with cretonne center and hack; brass
handles. Reduced from $3.a5 to $3.50.
/ Large Oval Serving Trav cretonne center
aud back. inelosed in walnut finish frame. Re
luced from 500 to 1886.
Fourth heor. Tenth st.
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In at the Finish.

Oh. charming is the rustic life!
1t satisfies the craving
For scenes apart from toll and strife
And worldly misbehaving.
The work that brings the hay and grain
OF course, l. couldn't do it.
But when vacation comes again,
I'll gladly so and view it.
The lofty trees. the orchard bloom,
The cattle plump and frisky-
love them; but / give them room.
Proximity is risky.
thank the man whose skill SO strong
Brings forth the wheat and clover
And later let's me come along
And proudly look them over.
For ever since the world began
Two types of men were noted;
Those who must execute and plan
With bravery devoted
And those who drift along and ask
Respect from each direction,
By fate appointed to the task
OF general inspection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-30
Shoe Department.

Main door, G st.
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Mems Furnishings Dept.

II Mems Natural Gray. Merino Cndershirts,
duced from $f50 to &1.00 each.
10 dozen pairs Mems Fine Luster Gauze Iisle
Socks. in cadet. tan. burgundy. slate and dark
green: sizes 81. 1Ola and II. Reduced from
s5c to 29c; pairs for $1O0.
Is Mems White Linen bosom Shirts. with de-
tached cuffs; some open both back and front.
others back only: sizes a. 10. 1914 II. IN
and Is. Reduced from $3.50 to 800 each.
80 Mems Hemsutched Linen Handkerchiefs.
soiled. Reduced from 15c each to FOR 2oc
AZ Mems Hemstitched Linen Handkerchief.
soiied Reduced from 25c and BIC each to
for 25c.
40 Mems Hemstitched Linen Handkerchief,
soiled. Reduced from SOC to CSC each.
Main door, Ut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-30

The reclamation of the Eastern branch
flats was the leading theme at a late
meeting Of the Southeast Washington
Citizens Association. Naturally this I'M
provement would be of immediate and di-
rect benefit to the citizens Of the south
east and due east sections Of the District,
but mediately it concerns everybody in
the District. The water park idea of de-
velOpment was dwelt on as admirably
fitting in with the grand scheme which
includes Potomac Park. Rock Creek Park.
the unreclaimed portion Of Rock Creek
valley south Of Connecticut avenue. the
preservation of the war forts on the high
lands environing Washington and the
linking Of them by a boulevard.
The eastern part Of the District will not
quarrel over the means or the plans OF
reclamation. The main thing is reclama-
ton. A Water park would have some
considerations to commend 1t. BY dam
ming the river at its narrow part north
Of the Pennsylvania railroad trestle 1t
would be easy to convert the river be-
tween that point and the Benning bridge
into lake. where there could be boating
in summer and skating in winter. This
lake would be about q mile long and some
what over half mile wide. 1t would,
also. cause the fats between the Benning
bridge and the District line, for about two
miles, to be covered with water. but
dredging and filing would be needed to
reclaim this section, there being too much
lowland on both sides Of the river be-
tween the bridge and Hickey run. and too
much on the east side Of the river be-
tween Hickey run and the District line.
The land park reclamation is the only
feasible one between the Pennsylvania
railroad trestle and the junction of the
Eastern branch and Potomac. The re-
tanning embankment dredged and dredg-
ing under appropriations for river and
harbor improvements. from a point OF
Giesboro to point of Poplar point, has
caused the filling in of a wide expanse
Of river. and the dredging of the Navy
Yard channel and the dumping of the
dredged material on the south side OF
the channel has caused the river west
of the Anacostia bridge to shoal so that
the bottom is exposed at low tide. The
new Anacostia bridge, with its long
causeway on the AnacoStia side, has aided
the filing in Of the river between that
bridge and the Pennsylvania avenue
bridge. The further filling in Of these
flats to a proper height, above high tide
would not be a very great task. The
obstruction Of the causeway Of the new
bridge and the channel mud bank are
causing the river to fill slowly by natural
methods. but this process Is attended with
offensive and sickening results.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-30
Friday Specialist
Muslin Underwear Dept.

A new lot of Silk Petticoats. Of
good quality taffeta. in black, pink.
white. lavender and light blue and
all the new shades for street wear,
made with tucked flounce of sec
tional ruff1es.
S2.75 each. Value, S4.75.
Women's Cambria Drawers,
trimmed with hemstitched ruffic.
I5c pair. Value, 25c.
Maids Aprons, of sheer lawn,
attractively embroidered and trim
med with hemstitched ruffle.
Special price, 25c each.
And these remnants:
pairs Nansook Drawers. with ruffies OF en-
broidery hemstitched selfmaterai. Reduced
from SOC }5c pair
IL Tight fitting Corset Covers. of nainsoOk and
cambria. trimmed with valencennes lace and in
sertion or with embroidery beading and ribbon.
Reduced from 90 to 15c each.
IA NainsOok and Cambria Gowns. in high.
square and low round neck styles long and short
sleeves. variously trimmed with embroidery and
lace. Reduced from 81 90 and $50 to 15c each.
Third floor. Eleventh st.
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Black Goods Department.

3's yds. 54-inch Storm Serge Reduced from
5000 to ST. for pee
3ia yds. 50-inch Storm Serge. Reduced from
So. so to $2.15 for pee.
sos yds. 44-inch Mohair Sician Reduced
from $7.OJ to $500 for pee
Az yds 45-inch Striped SuitipC Reduced
from Sis to $500 for nee
= yds. 42-inch Wool Crepe dc Chine. Reduced
from $6.O to- $500 for pee.
3s yds. Black and White Striped Serge. Re-
duced from 1913 to S2.25 for pee.
3es yds. 45-incb Wool Crepe de Chine Iupin's 81
Reduced from $500 to 81. 80 for pee.
81. yds. 42-inch Tamisc (Priestley'A Re
duced from $t;.sS to 500 for pee
3 yds. 44-inch Tussah Hriestley's). Reduced
from 1925 to $500 for pee.
"a yds. A-inch Striped Panama. Reduced
from $3.50 to $3.50 for pee.
Second floor, st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-30
Furniture Department.

Brown finish Wicker Arm Rockers, with cane
seats Reduced from $50 to 1896 each.
Chairs to match above rockers. Reduced
from $3.50 to $4.95 each.
l Solid Mshogany Chiffonier with mirror: best
Grand Rapids make. Reduced from $1,000 to
$49.95.
Mahogany finish Dresser with oval mirror;
neat design. Reduced from 100 TO $500
l Chihonier To match above dresser. Re-
duced from S25. 90 to $3.50.
! CHARTERED Oak Buffet, with three drawers
and double cupboard. Reduced from $4,000 TO
$24.I5.
Chartered Oak Dining Room Chairs. with
slip leather seats. Reduced from $500 to &. 95
each
Mahogany finish Armchair. separate cushion
seat. Reduced from $1,000 TO 1886.
Solid Mahogany Arm Rocker, slip plush
seat. Reduced from $1,000 to 1896.
Solid Mahogany Dressing Table Chair. Re-
duced from $1,000 to $7.95.
sixth dOor. G ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-30
Friday Special ia
ParasOlS and Umbrellas,

Women's 22-inch Sun and Rain
Parasols, in all the latest colors
and designs. finished with mis-
sion and acid-eaten wood handles.
Special price, $500 each.
Women's 26-incl Black Silk
Umbrellas, finished with mission
wood handles, in new shapes.
Special price, $500 each.
Regularly, $500.
Main floor, g st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-30
Washington and "Pie. !"

Again 'fs:n.i.a- :drn is doing duty
in the press. This is that WASHINGTON
is overrun with office-seekers. and that
the lives Of men with patronage to be-
stow are made miserable
The picture is drawn in the most vivid
colors at times when change occurs
in the national administration. Then
the artists spread themselves. All hotels
and boarding houses are easily filed
up. and afterward all outdoors is draw
upon. Park benches are utilized, four
snoozers to the bench. The White House
grounds are described as looking like a
camp minus the tents. The Presiden,
IL In state Of siege. and deprived OF
the exercise necessary to health. Men
in Office or out, known to have his cal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-30
W0men's Suit Department

imported Wistara Broadcloth 3-piece s.,s.
e ssIH o embroidered: size IS. Reduced 800
Lisat Blue Broadcloth Suit hapa.,m.,,
e e,a' a size &C. Reduced from slo0 a" !.
imported Black BroadcIoth Sui, trtnr,.l
s,1 ,n nfaid and velvet; size 30. Reduced froS
Imported Black Velvet Shit. trimn.d v,,,
~, n,aa and satin; size &c. Reduced from $50 90
Ill; nIack velvet Suit, trimmed wirb br.,A.
size ne, ;,e Reduced from SIS 90 to S34 a.
si1a % Dloeilns suit. strictly tailored efreet:
Third floor, G ST. @0'
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Friday Special in
Springfield Rifles.

From Our recent sale we have
left rs L. S. Springfield Rifles.
These are absolutely perfect in
every respect and represent a
most exceptional value. They
can be used very effectively for
decorations and are excellent
souvenirs of our last war.
Special price, $I.o5 each.
Fourth floor. Tenth st.
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WOmen's Costume Dent

Pink Lingerie Dress trimmed with an. ,...
81 sSd INSERTION size SO. Reduced from $500 -
i White Lingerie Dress. Of all-orer cnb,o;as-
to So 90. "O'uSeo from S''-So
Mhte Lingerie Dress. Of fine batiste trin
III win nne lace and insertion and finished
WIN Irish crochet lace yoke Reduced from
Nomens and Misses' One-piece Dresses ef
su."ooi serge and serge combined with Persian
~ n.uuceu from $23.0J TO $1,000 each.
, handsome Black Velvet and Cation Calling
.n with lace ycke and three-uuarter si,eIes.
iiIhl! Draided Reduced from s. 800 10 SIT 5D
Srtpc Cioth Evening Gown. I'm the popular
"a,hf color Reduced from So. 30 to ST. 20
Green Brocaded Crepe Calling Gown richly
n nd anu finished with gold lace yoke Re
duced from s125Oo to S12J0 Ae
,ona Handsome Black Broadcloth Gown. richly
nsnd embroidered: gold lare woke ana short nct
sleeves Reduced from $50 IS 10 S2I 10 A''
Third floor, u st " ~-'"''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-30
Friday Special in
Youths Spring Suits:

A limited lot of Fine Worsted
and Cheviot Suits, in self-striped
blues, and tan and brown her
ringbone weaves; also some rich
grays in choice patterns. These
are new models that fit perfectly
and have the proper shape and
set to accurately convey a young
mans idea of fashion. Sizes II
to SO chest measure.
$I2.5o each. Value, $500.
Main door, Tenth ut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-30
Friday Special in
WOmen'S Skirts.

A small lot (IS) OF Women's
Skirts, made OF mannish mix
lures. voiles and hard-hnished
serges. representing the remain
ders OF various popular lines
which we are disseminating. They
are shown in plain black and
checked and striped effects; all
up-to-date models.
Special price. $500 each.
Were $I2.5o and $500.
Third floor, q st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-30
Friday Specials in
WOmen's New Knit Underwear.

Thirty dozen Women's Jersey
Ribbed Cotton Combination
Suits; low neck and sleeveless
with tight-6tting knee drawers.
Special price, CSC each.
Forty dozen Women's Swiss
Ribbed Vests, with low neck and
no sleeves; narrow strap bands
across shoulder.
15c each. Value, csc.
And these remnants:
"a Womeu's Jersey Ribbed Combina ton Suits;
with low neck and no sleeves; lace trimmed
umbrella drawers; size 6. Reduced from Ioc 10
35c each.
q Womcn's Swiss Ribbed Cotton Vests; low
neck end no sleeves: lace yoke; size b. ne
duced from 25c to l9c each.
Main door, + st.
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Friday Specials in
Embroidery Edqing.

We have just received an as
sortment of Beautiful Soft-6nish
Embroidery. in the new eyelet
and blind patterns, in AZ yard
lengths only, which we offer at
one-third less than regular price.
Very desirable for trimming all
classes OF summer apparel for
women and girls.
Special prices, 75c and
CSC the piece.
Main door, G st.