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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06
A Charity Endowment.

The practical success OF the effort to
provide the National Red Cross with an
endowment fund of 100000. in order to
keep it supplied with funds for current
maintenance and for meeting emergen-
cies when called upon for help from diff
ierent parts of the world, demonstrates
that the business side Of charity is appre-
ciated by the public. 1t would be most
gratifying If the same spirit We're mani
tested by this community toward the
local charitable works. 1t has been esti-
mated that the sum Of 10000 is annually
necessary to keep the Associated Chari-
ties in operation and to supply the neces-
sary funds for the relief of distress. For
several years past efforts have been made
to raise this amount at the beginning OF
the season. so that those in charge could
proceed with their plans with confidence
OF having enough money to carry them
through the year and to save them from
the necessity of continually calling upon
the public for special contributions to re-
heve distress on occasions OF severe
weather 1t is with great difficulty that
this fund is provided and even when it
has been secured the effort must be re-
newed the year after, for there is no per-
marent endowment
With a properly endowed charity work,
the public would be relieved from con-
tinuai opportunities to prevent suffering.
one million dollars safely invested would
yield an annual income sufficient to keep
the Washington relief work and educa-
tioTlal charity work on high plane OF
efficiency. Such fund would be most
effective investment in security, or it
might be regarded an insurance
against human suffering and poverty. 1t
is to he remembered in this connection
that a large part of the work of the AS
sociated Charities is constructive and pre-
vcative. and that in the degree that its
treasury is kept we'll filed it is enabled
To conduct its most valuable endeavor
along educational lines 10 cure the evils
III which penury and privation are merely
symptoms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06
A Bit of Weather.

Not even the most faithful believer in
the ground hog tradition expects to sec
the winter end on the I'd of Febru-
AIRY # on that day the skies are over
cast so that the little rodent is unable
10 sec his shadow as he energies from
his hole. The most that can be looked for
IN such circumstances is that there will
he little more severe weather. Last
Thursday the ground hog tradition work
ed out to the RESULT of short-winter
prediction. for the skies Were clouded
practically all day, with only few
g'ints of sunshine. not sufficient to war
rant the forecast of six weeks more of
cold and storm. Todays snow may be
refI;ation of the legend, or it may be
simply the last demonstration of winter.
Throughout December there were indi
cations of hard winter The snow came
early and fell frequently in the closing
weeks of the year. January, however.
was different. with a high average tenn
pcrature and practically no snow what
ever. The January thaw," which has
become more or less traditional in this
part of the country. was strikingiy in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06
Selling Cigarettes to Children.

1t may be that better results will he
accomplished in the crusade against
storekeepers in this city who are caught
ers are taken to court and there given
the full penalty of the law instead of
being allowed to forfeit small sums in
collateral at the discretion of the police
An excellent work appears to be in prog
ress in at least one of the precincts
obtain their supplies of tobacco but il
does not recommend itself as the most
judicious process to try these cases out
of court, 10 speak, and to remit all
further punishment on the payment of
such sums as $40 and So, as in one case
be entirely trustworthy, but II is more
likely To be reliable il it is inspired by
heavy fine imposed by the court. The
traffic is doubtless profitable, else it
would not be conducted, and the tempta-
zion to resume is presumably strong. II
operate to restrain vendors from selling
tobacco TO children. They cannot plead
ignorance of the law or ignorance of the
ages OF their customers Cases are
known where children in knickerbockers
lads Of seven and eight years, are freely
supplied without question by storekeep-
ers. although they are presumably ac-
uuaInted with the terms of the statutes
hicn forbid this traffic. y man who
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06
Arizona's Right to Be Foolish.
rom the New York World.

From the New York World.
The state constitution on which the
voters of Arizona will pas this week pro-
vides for the removal of all public officers,
including judges. by means Of the recall.
1t is foolish provision, but 1t does not
justify the rejection Of the Constitution
by Congress or the President. Any state
now in the Union can adopt the recall if
it sees fit, and turn it's judges out of Of
flee, without regard to the wishes of the
President or Congress. If Arizona were
forbidden at this time to include that
privilege in its constitution it could insert
a similar provision two years hence. 1t
is just as well to trust to the common
sense OF the people of Arizona. A little
experience will probably convince them
that the recall AS applied to their judges
will unsettle the courts, deprive them of
proper authority and keep them in a
state of intimidation by reckless agitators.
The lesson will have better effect if
learned that way than if enforced against
the will Of the people of Arizona by out
siders. After all, it is their affair, and
benefactors elsewhere who volunteer to
save them from perdition have no occa-
sion to yield to a frenzy of Indignation
or despair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06

would thus violate the law and supply
a child with tobacco for his own use
should be given n reason by the court
for scrupulous observance in the future
strong enough to insure his abstention
from this wicked traffic Furthermore, 1t
is always a question in the public mind
whether the practice of taking collateral
at station houses is justifiabie The de-
hosting of cash bonds in the form of col
lateral is intended to permit Il person ac
cused of misdemeanor to go at liberty un-
til the case is called in court. In n great
many instances, however, this collateral
is not regarded as bond, but as a fine
imposed at the discretion of the police
officer in charge of the station house, who
thus becomes a quasi-iudse and assumes
the prcrogatives of court, without war
rant of law. His judgment of what con-
stitutcs an offense should not supplant
that Of the regularly appointed officer
OF the law In the great majority of in
stances accused persons who forfeit COL
lateral can be easily reached for court
appearance. 1t would be wholesome il
the court insisted upon a roundup to
bring before ii all who have been ar
rested and formally accused of offenses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06

evidence. and in the parks few foolish
plants showed mistaken notions of put
ting on their spring dress. Crocuses had
ground. Weatherwse people made sure
that we would pay for this glorious
weather later in the season by suffer-
ing from snowstorms and cold and wind
Now comes totally unexpected fall of
snow to give the new superintendent OF
street cleaning a chance to demonstrate.
Washington winters are not long or
severe, lasting, in fact. only about two
months and q half at the outside. 1t is
an exceptional year when the ground is
covered with snow here for a month at
time. or when the snowfall exceeds
SIN inches at any one period There have
been 'biZZardS." OF course with the
snow led deep ia drifts end making the
most serious trouble for the poor and
rich alike. But these have come so sell
dom that they have become traditional
chronological landmarks and points of
reckoning. The last great storm of this
character occurred in February. 1899
when traffic was suspended for several
days. except on single cable line then
remaining of the original system of rapid
transit. On one of the street railways
not a wheel turned for eight days
OF more recent recollection is the in
ausuration storm Of 1909 when Washing
ton was for hours isolated from the rest
Of the world by snowfall and heavy
wind that bore down wires and blocked
railway lines ana played havoc with the
elaborate plans for the induction of the
President into office. Had that storm re-
suited in change of the inaugural date
II would have been regarded as benefit
rather than a disaster. For a time after
ward il seemed likely to produce this
result. bat unfortunately the excellent in
tontions of legislators. persuaded by the
cod and snow and general dcmora liza
ton and discomfort that early March is an
time for the national cere-
mony, evaporated before the time lad
come for action and so the change-of-
date amendment lagS neglected in the
House. Perhaps today's snow will slim
ulate interest in it and effect its passage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06
INDEPENDENCE and the Filipinos.

Manuel l.. Quezon. Il delegate in Con-
grcss from the Philippine Islands speak
| ing in Boston the other day. asked for
an early declaration by this government
of its intentions respecting the future of
the archipelago. He expressed the opinion
that the present situation is prejudicial
to the islands and retards development.
! The people want to know their fate and
until they do will be in no condition for
enterprise.
This Filipino statesman wants indie
pendence for his country. but does not
express a preference as between a neu-
tralization of the islands by an interna-
tional agreement at the instance of the
United States. or the establishment of an
American protectorate. Is either policy
possible today"
How could we ask for an international
agreement when our leading statesmen
and soldiers, with information at first
hand. are of opinion, and have expressed
it, that the people of the islands are not
at present prepared to establish and
maintain an independent government?
Would Japan. Russia, Great Britain, Ger
many and France care to assist in an
experiment based upon such conditions in
tne iSidIuS DIS are well hHOWn from our
own descriptions and confessions? The
question answers itself.
AS for an American protectorate are
we not affording the islands now the best
protection they have ever had, and one
guaranteeing the people every security
against outside interference All the
great powers are glad of our presence
there. and expect us to remain. There is
talk now and then that japan covets the
territory and meditates taking it by
force. but it is SO conspicuously sensa-
tional that neither the American nor the
European public is disturbed by it. We
should of course resent an attack on
the Philippines as readily as one on the
shore here at home made by any power
With our present protection goes re-
sponsibilty. We are ordering the gov
eminent of the islands, with the increas-
ing assistance of the people, and all Wis
1tors are complimentary as to our work
There is reason to believe, too, that the
F1lipinos themselves are coming into a
generous appreciation of all that we have
done. are now doing, and contemplate, for
them. There is the best sort of an Amer
,can protectorate now in existence, hay-
ing for its object the advancement of the
people of the islands, and having to show
as matter of accomplishment more
benefits conferred on the Filipinos as n
people than they had known in all the
time before our appearance. Inde-
pendence will come with time but It is
not possible TO fix the time now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06
Pessimism and America.

Mr.. Justice Day of the Supreme
Count. speaking in New York Saturday
evening before the alumni of the Cniver-
sity Of Michigan. sounded the note OF
confidence in the country. He does not
doubt the future. That as people we
are on the up grade he is certain. The
men of today are equal to the problems
IT today. Public business is in the hands
IF competent and faithful public serv
ants. and our institutions at bottom are
sound
These are the observations of man
holding u place of the highest trust. and
residing at the seat of national govern
ment. His Judgment is that OF w"iehcr
Of things. He has opportunities beyond
those afforded by the courtroom for
meeting representative men and noting
the conduct of governmental affairs. So
that the tone of this delivcrance of his
X of unusual value.
WHY should any American with Il
knowledge of the history of his country
and personal experience with current
events be a peSsinist? Has he not noted.
both from his rearing and his own part
in affairs the ste 'dy strengthening of
our governmental bonds and the i'm
provement in the public service" Is it
not plain 10 all such men that if
there had not been great progress we
should long since have come to smash?
How could we have met the requirements
of our extraordinary growth and admin
istered the complex forms growing out
of it unless our citizenship had in the
main been patriotic and our leaders men
of the highest stamp?
There are black spots. of course. The
revelations in Adams county, Ohio, are
deeply humiiating. Tammany's present
power in New York state and its national
aspirations are an outrage. That such
a situation as that revealed by the Lori
mer case could arise to stain the name of
q great state like Illinois is disquieting.
But there is no panic. Officials in their
places are graphing with the disclosures.
and public sentiment is encouraging
every step taken in support of purifica-
ton.
The Ohio jurist. who entered public life
at the call Of one of the cleanest and
abest of all our national leaders, and
moreover is a man himself of the right
type, sees things whole and hopefully.
SO do we all when not talking for tenn
porary partisan advantage. or laboring
under passing spell of intellectual
mulligrubs produced by personal ksap-
pointment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06
Health Hints,

They print long articles to tell
Just what l ought to do.
Upon their teachings wise l dwell
And read them DER anew.
My failings constantly they show.
I'm worried half to death
To find l really do not know
Just how to draw my breath.
OF course | welcome the advice
On what l ought to read
And how to act. It's worth the price
But it seems strange indeed
That l for print should pay my dime:
Which boldly doth intrude
To tell me just how many times
! ought to bite my food.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06
WOrnenl'S Costumes.

10 Dresses blue black wolfe
blue black messaine Formerly $4,000
S325o
Marked for Clearance at $3.50.
Lot One Dresses, velvet de chine combined
velvet chiffon black voe. messaine and
pink and blue chiffon with marabou Formerly sold
$3.50.
Marked for Clearance at $3.50.
Lot 80 Handsome Dresses, evening
chiffon crepe de chine panged and marqusette
satin. Formerly sold at $500.
Marked for Clearance at $3.50.
Lot As Handsome Imported Evening Gowns;
black crepe Marked
for clearance at $4,000.
One Of white chiffon made pink and with
fur and crystal beading that formerly scd Marked
for clearance at $1,000.
yellow satin with detachable train
a $4,000 Marked for clearance a SII5.oo
of bac-and- chiffon at ST 5000
Marked for clearance $4,000.
One of cloth OF gold that formerly sold s2s5oo Marked
for clearance at $1,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06
Neutrality.
From the Springfield Republican.

The insurrection in Mexico now ap-
pears to be raging mainly along the
frontier of the United States-the more
especially on the western half of the
boundary line. FL Paso is i'll the extreme
western corner of Texas The region
from FL Paso to the Pacific is the most
remote territory from the Mexican cap
ital that President Diaz rules over; and
it is beginning to appear that the revolt
is maintained there. in part at least, by
means OF munitions Of war and rein
forcements from the United States. All
the adventures in our southwest may
easily be attracted across the frontier
into the insurgent ranks for the sake
merely of the excitement and the fight
ing The necessity for rigid enforce
ment of the United States neutral lily
laws. under these circumstances. must be
clear; and the Washington government s
disposition of troops i'll that region proves
that il appreciates its obligations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06
Low Taxes and the Boys.
From the Kansas City Star.

A boy who is badly treated i'll a state
institution comes out with very poor
opinion of the state and of society. He
is properly q subject for the home for
lie minded If he acquires great patriot
ism by being i'll fed and worse clothed
and intolerably housed in a place which
is labeled for correction and reform. The
Missouri legislative committee which has
visited the state reform school for boys
at Boonyille describes in its report a
very discreditable place-not discredit-
able to the officials in charge. who are
not enabled to do better than they do
but shameful to the states legislative
management. which takes .'low taxes" as
its ideal instead OF Sufficient revenues y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06
Where Honesty Failed,

you are still having trouble in your
search for an honest man.
Yes, replied Diogenes. There are
plenty who are scrupulcus about bust
ness and politics. But ] have never yet
found a man so honest that he Wouldn't
try to ring in portrait taken when he
was ten years younger when you ask him
for picture for publication
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06
Facing the Inevitable.

is it selfish ambition that inspires your
eagerness to rush into official RESPONSE
bility??''
willingness to go to the front and stand
my share of the harsh criticism that pa
triotic effort always receives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06

Es-ln order 10 avoid delays account Of
r"rsonsI absence. letters 10 THE STAR should
not ," addressed to any individual connected
With The Office. Int simply 10 THE STAR. or 10
n" Editorial Business Department, according
10 tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON
Barred.

"Why don't YOU take an active part i'll
politics.
My wealth prevents it,, replied Mr..
Dustin Stax Il wouldn't ne able to give
a dollar in philanthropy without being
accused of starting a campaign fund to
prejudice public opinion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06
Unreasonable THOUGHTS.

'Twere fine to hear the robins lay
And watch the blossoms grow
And see the butterflies at play
Instead of shOve!ing snow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06

The Evening Star with the sunday morning
edition. is delivered by carriers within the city
* - cents per month: daily only. - cents per
Month SUNDAY only. - cents PEI month Orders
may 10 sent br mail. or telephone Main 2tio
collection IS made by carrier at the end OF each
.torth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06
WOnmem'S Shirt Waists.

Lot IA small lot OF Linen Shirt Waists ~ only
Neatly trimmed effects; mussed handling solo
$3.50
Marked for Clearance at $3.50.
Lot "a lot OF Dainty Batiste Shirt Waists richly
and hanl-embrcidered effects Formerly sold at sos.
Marked for Clearance at SS.95.
Lot ga lot of 3atistc Shirt Waists laces
insertions, English eyelets. Formerly sold $3.50
Marked for Clearance at S4.75.
Lot A small lot OF Batiste Shirt Waists. odd
Neatly hand embroidered and finished with ucb Formerly
sold at S+5o
Marked for Clearance at S3.75.
Lot 5A small lot OF Batiste Shirt Waists
broidered fronts Formerly sold al $3.50.
Marked for Clearance ait S1 so.
Lot "a small lot OF Shirt Waists tailored effects with
Numbered collar and cuffs. Formerly sold at SIoo
Marked for Clearance at &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06

1t would he unfortunate if symptoms of
professional jealousy should arise among
various reform governors before the next
democratic convention
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06
A Serious Result.

Did that explorer suffer any physical
ailment as a result of his trip to the
arctic regions? ?"
Yes
What was it."
Writers cramp."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06

Preparations to celebrate the opening
of the Panama canal bring to attention
the fact that once upon a time there was
man named Poultney Bigelow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06

If the farmer comes to be held up as an
example of plutocratic oppression fostered
by a protective tariff, he will probably
hold Senator Oliver responsible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06

1t is reported that J.oO0.0m people are
afflicted with hook worm. This looks like
more work fer Mr. Rockefeller's philan-
thropy department..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06

When San Francisco was devastated by
earthquake and fire few people suspected
that it would ne on hand to put IN a
strong bid for the Panama exposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06

Tn" discussion or an extra session of
Congress occurs under conditions which
cause forSetfulnesS of the state OF tie
thermometer when il occurs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06

Apologists for Jeffries insist that he was
nervous when he went into the ring. TIE
result shows that he had every reason to
be so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06
Of Course,

From the Buffalo Commercial.
There Is something doing for Uncle
Sans boys on the Rio Grande. They
will fight II necessary to maintain peace
and enforce neutrality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06
gmecial Sale BrassWafee
RripGat & Satin Finishes

//InV\\ -A-> a eA',~
\ I'LL ! ; ed in '' sss : ::s '"S'ss
- ~ lust received from one
of the leading factories. Because
OF unusual conditions prevailing
we were able to secure this lot at
much less than the regular prices,
and have marked it accordingly,
although we do not quote COM
parative values.
The large assortment permits
OF the selection of many articles
that will greatly add to the beau
tv and decoration of the home.
Jardinieres. in variety OF shapes and
sizes. S1.Oo to S9.1J each.
Flower Baskets, with high handles. Coo
to SJ.W each.
Flower Vases. s1.OO to s7.oo each.
Umbrella Stands, 2.tiI to 81. - each.
Ash Trays. .5c to Aoc each,
Finger Bowls, 500 the dozen.
Trays for Finger Bowls. S:.O1 the dozen.
Fern Dishes Soc to $500 each.
Window Boxes So ID to $500 each
Pitchers, $1.S5 and $500 each.
Tea Caddies. 95c each.
Jewel Boxes. s1.OO to 81 II each
Smoking Sets, 81 60 to $500 each.
Lamp Dept. Main door. G ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06

If Standard Oil makes practice OF
bringing libel suit every time it is at
tackled its staff of legal advisers will have
to be enlarged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06

Business Office. 11th 81. and PENNSYLVANIA Avenue
New York Office: Tribune Building
Chicago Office: First National Bank building.
European Office: 5 Regent St, London, England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06

Abdul Hamid is declared TO be insane.
As lis circumstances do not permit him
10 cal an alienst, the report stands UNI
contradicted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06

The fact that Nine. CuIie did not get
into the French Academy has merely
served TO make her even more famous
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06

Brigham Youns's descendants are to
form an association. 1t will involve
very lengthy roll call.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06

''avsbIe in advance-bv mail postage prepaid:
bqiir SUNDAY included month. 60 cents
Daily. sunday excepted. ono month. 40 cents
saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star, 81 80 year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-06

Ii would be nervy Londoner to hang
jury when the king brings suit and
Lord Chief Justice Alverstone presidas.