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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06
Congress and Politics.

AS to the length of the session. Should
1t not conform to the public business?
Should not Congress give all the time
necessary to the more pressing of the
questions that are now, or soon will be,
before it?
Political leaders and managers would
be glad to see the shutters put up before
the first of the two national conventions
Is held. They would thus have full
guide In the drafting Of platforms. The
record of the session being complete, they
could point with pride in their own
case, and view with alarm in the case
Of the other fellows, with entire safety.
But what If, with all proper diligence,
that much progress cannot be made?
What if Congress. when convention time
approaches, is still occupied with the
some other important subject? Cut every
thing short and run away: Would that
be business? Would there be any votes
for either party in such course?
It is plain enough that the usual al
lowance of time-six months-is too
short for disposing of the full calendar.
Not in many years-probably tifty-has
any Congress had so large a task pre-
SSuteO 10 IL Twelve mouths WOULD
be sufficient for writing on the books the
laws now demanded. So the matter is
one of selection. Laws that can be
passed in a session of reasonable length
should be passed; and haste by Congress
to get away would not favorably impress
the country.
Twenty-one years ago Congress sat I'M
til October. The republicans controlled
both branches, and a republican-Gen.
Harrison-sat in the White House re-
vision of the tariff was in hand, and the
democrats, by skillful filibustering in the
Senate, were able to postpone the final
vote until fall. The Mckinley bill, there
fore, was only q few weeks old when it
was passed upon at the polls: and as the
air was still filled with echoes of the
congressional debates on the subject, and
the measure had had no adequate trial. it
was condemned.
This time there will be no such invita-
ton to delay. The two parties divide the
congressional responsibility. A demo-
cratic House and republican Senate
confront each other, and while tariff leg
islation is improbable. 1t is not impossible.
A good. strong. protracted tussle to do
something should be made. but 1T need
not continue till the snow flies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06
The McNamara Sentences.

The McNamaras go to prison-James B.
for life and John J. for fifteen years.
Public sentiment would have approved a
death sentence for the former. and life
sentence for the latter. The brothers do
not differ In nature or deserts Both are
miscreants capable Of any crime: and that
the explosion to which John J. Mcnamara
confessed did not destroy human life was
due to the fact that at the moment, the
iron works were not inhabited. There Is
no reason to believe that had they been,
Mcnamara would have stayed his hand.
Workers there would have gone the way
Of the workers in the building of the Los
Angeles Times.
But Judge Bordwell. with all the facts
before him, and experienced in the admin
istration Of justice has rendered his deci-
sion, and the public will bow to it. We
may believe that the sentences imposed
will be served It Is uncomfortable that
any pardon board or governor Of Califor-
MIA will ever grant clemency to such pris-
oners.
It should be considered also that James
B. Mcnamara, alive, may, and should. be
of great value to the state and the whole
country in the further Investigations of
the dynamite conspiracies. He must pos
sess a good deal of Information, and it
should come out in time, If not immedi-
ateIy.
A most gratifying feature, though not
at all surprising, of this terrible business
has been the response OF organized labor
TO the disclosures. Union after union. by
votes of its members, have denounced not
only the McNamaras but the whole abb
horrent program for which the brothers
have been standing. The great army of
wage-earners realize that they have been
deceived. first in their association with
such creatures, and then in the sympathy
they expres sed when the creatures were
locked up. And as men of character,
banded together for a good and lawful
purpose. they have been prompt to repu-
date the vileness that has been perpe-
trated in the name of their organization.
But they should not, and probably will
not, stop there, The time is ripe for a
thorough housekeeping; and nothing
would so help the whole legitimate labor
movement as the ferreting out, and then
the casting out, of every man who has In
any way knowingly assisted or counte-
nanced such infamous work as the Nc
Namaras and others have been doing.
Organized labor in its true estate has the
respect and sympathy Of the whole repu-
table and substantial public. and should.
and probably does, prize the feeling as a
great possession. Without that feeling
nothing could have been done, and with
out 1t now nothing of value that has been
done can be maintained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06
Special Sale of
PORTIERES.
Sold SingnY or inn Pairs.

A lot of Fine Imported Por-
there's that may be used either as
hangings or couch covers are now
offered at a very low price tor
clearance. Our only reason tor
reducing them is because they do
not present complete assortment.
Included are Double-warp
Printed Shadow Cretonnes. IN
dainty French colorings; Jasper
Tapestry Portieres, in solid col
ors of green, blue, gray, etc; also
those with plain and figured cen
tiers and borders in various tones
of cream: also several color1ngs
in French Frou Frou Silk.
These are especially desirable
for bedroom and living room
doors, windows and for couches.
and all offered at less than halt
price.
1878 each, or $3.50 pair.
Values up to $4,000 pair.
Fourth door. 6 ST.
Woodward & Lothrop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06
A Do-Nothing Session :?
rom the Chicago Record Herald.

Senator Lodge is quoted to the ef-
feet that no tariff legislation will be
enacted at the session of Congress
which opens today. Other public mon
have been expressing the fear that
nothing whatever will be done by the
national legislature between now and
next June. Politics" will stand in
the way of business; the parties. fac
tions and groups will be playing for
position and thinking of the presiden-
tial campaign: capital and ammunition
peoples affairs will be neglected.
We hope this forecast will be total
" belied and discredited. There would
be no reason, expediency or good poll
tics in do-nOthing policy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06
Embossed Stationery for
Xmas Gifts

Perhaps there is no gift that
combines more individuality and
exclusiveness than Embossed Sta
tlonery, Address Dies, Mono
grams, Visiting Cards, Place
Cards. Private Mailing Cards, etc.
Certainly none that will be more
acceptable.
Our Engraving Department
will make your selection one OF
pleasure, and offer you score OF
individual and original styles,
highly artistic in design yet mod
erately priced, from which -our
choice may be easily made.
AS it takes some little time to
engrave dies and to stamp paper,
it is advisable to make your Sc
lection early.
Main floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06
Panama Canal Tolls.
the Springfleld Repubiican.

From the Springfield Republican.
John Barrett. director general of the
Pan American Union, comes forward with
the striking recommendation that the dis
cussion about tolls be ended and that the
Panama canal be made absolutely free to
the shipping of the world. This is a solu-
ton of the difficult question of discrimi-
mating in favor of American ships, in de-
fiance of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty, and
perhaps it merits consideration. But how
generous the United States would be to
spend 100000 900 on a canal and then let
the world use it for nothing!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06
The Prospect in China.
From the New York Times.


The two perils that menace China at
the present moment are anarchy on the
one hand and foreign Intervention, with
possible aggression and grabbing, on the
see. both would best be avoided by the
organization of limited constitutional
monarchy under the guidance of such a
strong man as Yuan Shih-Kai undoubted-
ly is. That is something that the west
ern mind can 6 asp, and we, naturally
infer that 1t would lead to the same gen.
era. results as similar system produces
on our side of the world. The alternative
of a nominal republic. is almost incon-
nese people. A single republic or a fed
Grafton Of republics formed in the differ
ent sections Of tho empire. or a congeries
Of Independent states, is something that
no one among us can pass judgment on.
Nearly all that we know, or think we
know, makes it seem impracticable, If
not utterly impossible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06
Seasonable Sports.

In winter time it's fine to dream
About the rushing mountain stream,
Where blossoms borrow from on high
The colors of each changeful sky;
To wade where waters swirl and swish
And angle for the speckled fish;
Or else, where quiet depths extend,
To swim and join them as friend.
In summer time it's rather nice
To see in dreams the silvery ice
And join the throngs that congregate
To brave the frost and lightly skate.
The thought of fishing most will charm
In winter when you're safe from harm,
And lazy summer is. you'll find,
The time for skating-in your mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06
Special Sale of Women's
Initial Handkerchief.

Women's Sheer All-linen Hand
embroidered Colored Initial Hand
kerchiefs, of a fine quality, sell
ing regularly at one-third more
than present price. The initial is
very dainty and all letters are in
cluded. 4 splendid opportunity
to secure fine gift handkerchiefs.
and as we have only seventy-five
dozen, we advise immediate selec-
ton
Special price, soc for box OF 8.
Regularly selling at 75c.
Main Aoor ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06
Teaching English.

From the st. Louis Republic
One hundred and fifty English teachers
the teaching of English" We suggest
that they begin by emancipating them
selves from little. petty rules. in view of
the elasticity Of human speech. The best
way to achieve this would be to make
commentaries on Dante, Tennyson,
Shakespeare, Mrs. +. ID. Il n; South
worth, or whom not-and read the mas
terpieces of literatu e instead of the va
porings of nobodies about them. Let phi
loiosy be cast to the winds. Who cares
how Spencer used the subjunctive mood
How does that affect any ''quotable va 'ue''
In his poetry? The teaching of English is
dead for lack OF real enthusiasm over the
vital qualities of real books.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06
PHOTO FRAMES.

Sterling Silver Frames, plain, etched
and engraved, soc to $4,000 each.
Silver-plated Frames, in variety of
designs, 25c to $500 each.
Imported Metal Photograph Frames,
with metal, pearl, wood and enamel
mats, $500 to $500 each. =
Anthony or Japanese Silver Frames,
SOC to $2.75 each.
Library Sets of brass and leather,
ST 90 to $500 each.
Main door. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES.

Toilet Sets-brush, comb and mirror
best quadruple plate, $3.50 to $3.50
each
Vacuum Carafes, to hold hot or cold
liquids. $500 each.
Corkscrews, with metal handles, soc
to $500 each.
Nut Crackers. with metal handles,
soc each.
Nut Pick Sets, soc to SI.oo each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06
GIFTS FOR MEN.

easy the problem Of gift giving your selections for
him be brother, father, relative, college friend bus
associate arranged China Department. fifth floor
section entirely devoted practical githngs that
make good use Of
A larger showing than have had the pleasure
making moderately priced that the usually
theory unique and distinctive gifts high prices de-
eated.
Smokers Reauistes-Rich odd and artistic effects i'll
domestic German and Japanese
wares, in a broad variety of shapes and designs.
Tobacco Jars each Smoking Stands $Io5
Cigarette Jrs,eac 25c up
Brass AS each. soc up
Snoking
re 80, and mission ,hes with brass OK I'D
gtems-A collection that embraces the best specimens of
genuine imported German and Meock potteries,
figures in relief, German German
and gray figured Many sizes
15c to $500 each.
Plastic Art Ware-For decorating den
offers most attractive selections
prices that when the artistic value of
such they aes considered wide range subecsbusts
copies of famous Greek statuaryVenus
Athlete Writing Boys Reading Boys also Dogs
Crouchng Lion Pipe Racks and other pieces Of
practical value
Prices range from 35c to 5000 piece.
onG st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06

their destinations It Is to be hored that
ultimately this terminus will be shifted
even farther northward. Washington
street railway service is admirable IN
many respects. 1t is in point of physical
equipment superior to that of most other
American cities. The chief need OF
the people today is for more cars on all
the lines, especially at the rush hours,
and fewer places of compulsory transfer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06

The Indian invasion OF Washington has
no terrors for the palefaces. No war
whoops are sounding on Pennsylvania
avenue, and no tomahawks are flashing
in the sun. The red men are here on
peaceful mission-to organize a society
They have chosen the right field for their
powwow and have the good wishes of
all the citizens for the complete success
of their work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06
Explaining a Resentment.

II am an American citizen" said the
man who got into trouble abroad
well" replied the oriental official. I'm
that case you can consult some of your
own statesmen and understand our re-
sentiment Of pernicious activity in poll
tics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06

The failure Of the school teachers to
indorse the proposition to postpone the
Official pay day until the 10th of each
month Is not surprising. They seem to
prefer to take their chances with the
present method and get their money as
near the LIST as the clerical and official
routine permits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06
A Paraphrase.

"Nvhat is the meaning OF that quota
ton, There is a divinity that shapes our
ends. rough hew them as we may?
Well" replied Senator Sorghum. 'the
proposition is something like this: It's
easy enough to pass law, but you don't
know what it's going to be till the SUI
preme Court gets through with it"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06
A Vain Effort.

why don't. you take an interest in
affairs?' said the offhand adviser.
why don't you read the newspapers SO
that you can converse intelligently wi h
your husband?"
II tried to-" replied young Mrs. Torkins.
but made a mistake. l read the Presi-
DENTS message instead of the foot ball
news"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06
Invasion of Britain.

From the Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph. Z.
German military authorities. it is
announced. are planning an aerial cruis-
er that will carry 800 persons and fly
at the rate of fifty miles an hour.
Now. watch Uncle John Bull while he
goes through another trembling tit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06

It is announced that the District ap-
preparation bill is to be passed by the
House very early In the session. The peo-
pie of Washington are more concerned In
what the bill will provide than in the
speed with which it is framed and
enacted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06
FINE SILK HOSIERY.
A Gift Acceptable to Amy Woman.

Probably other line OF Womens Wearing Apparel has add
vanced rapidly in favor for practical gifts for
has Silk Hosiery. Certain is that showing has
been larger variety of styles and qualities maintaining the high
standard with which is always associated
We present collection that surpasses pre-
of previous years, and invite inspection.
Womens Thread Silk Hose, with double tops and
and silk shades making the matching
slippers.
0Oc to 5000 pair.
Womens Al-silk Hose double silk tops, and silk
n all the wanted shades.
S1.OO to $500 pair.
Womcns Black Silk Hose, handsomely embroidered IN So.
ors, n desgns-bow knot. rosebud etc
S1.65 to $1,000 pair.
Wonlens Coored Silk embroidered self colors gilt
silver sky pink gray. lavender light blue and white !.
S5.25, $780, 5000 and $3.50 pair. =
Womens Two-toned Silk Hose: plain with silk clocks agd
accordion combinations of black white blackandlue
and black andred. - z
$3.50 and 5000 pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06
DESK ACCESSORIES.

DESK ACCESSORIES.
Brass Desk Sets, consisting OF nine
pieces, $500 and $500 each.
Book Racks of various designs, SIPS,
SI.5o to $500 each.
Desk Pads, 38c and S375 each.
Fountain Pens of the most depend
able makes, SI.oo to $1,000 each.
Inkstands, Paper Knives, Stationery
Racks, Stamp Boxes, Irvine Boxes. Pa
per Weights, Stamp Moisteners, Postal
Scales, Penwipers and numerous other
items of gift fitness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06

Washington's common council and
board of aldermen are in session. but 1t
will probably be some days before they.
begin to act in that capacity. 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06

At this time OF year Congress is
tempted to devote itself largely to
pleasant anucipations Of the holiday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06
The Unconscious Excuse.

4 lot Of toys are bought again
For Sue and little brother,
Because they chance to entertain
Their father and their mother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06

Russia has not the slightest hesita-
ton about allowing it's citizens to go
around interfering with the politics or
Asiatic nations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06

II 1t were necessary. a large num-
Der Of labor unions would be glad to
subscribe to fund to assist in seeing
that the McNamaras get what Is COM
ing to them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06

pelled to regard the expense of ltiea-
don as ., liked charge to be allowed
for In computing the price OF the
product
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06

The climate is entitled to great
credit for its disposition not to COM
plicate matters with street cleaning
problems.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06

The manner In which the tickle pub
lie sometimes bestows fame makes it
appear to be more or less in the ma
ture Of q call loan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06

woodrow Wilson's boom remains
quite large enough to keep number
ct people busy looking for unkind
things to say about II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06

largo section of the early Christ
mas shopping season has already dis
appeared
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06

49, Los Angeles is entitled to feel that
it has about ended the career of the
high explosive as an economic infiu-
ence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06
SILK HOSE FOR STOUT WOMEN

in y OF thread
qualities with the durable Isle SOLE have Isle
while Others the double silk top black white
bronze Il
=. Sl.SO. ST .65 and $500 pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06

campaign barrel does not always
prevent a boom from going to the
waste basket
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06

Morally speaking. the person usually
alluded to as the man higher UP is in
reality the one lower down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06
SMOKERS ACCESSORIES.

SMOKERS ACCESSORIES.
Floor Ash Stands, with removable
ash cups, brass finish. zSI.65 and 500
each.
Nested Brass Ash Trays. with safety
match holders, SI.5o each.
Humidors or Cigar Moisteners, in all
the fine woods. capacity OF so to 100
cigars, $500 to $1,000 each.
All-brass Smoking Sets, with and
without stands, SI.5o to $1,000 each.
Brass Tobacco Jars, Sis to $500
each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06

Startling accusations are In many
cases not nearly as startling a. the
confessions that follow them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06

Mr. Edison seems able to keep on
inventing things even when he is MAX
ing extensive tours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06
Tightening Up Discipline.

From the Boston Herald.
Jack Tar is no longer to be allowed
to chew gum. What terrible iaxity Of
discipline there has been in the pavyi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
'0bstinacy.

''Why in the world did you make that
formal application to have your salary
cute"
Because" replied the meek yet obsti-
nate man, Il wanted to be sure of having
my own way about something"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06
MOST DESIRABLE GIFT SELECTIONS
May Be Made From Our
Complete Showing of Metal Goods
For the Desk and DEN.
Nav Be Made From Our

Seemingly innuerable gift items comprised
selections The suggestions that offered
tokens of treasured remembrance by receiving
gnot alone for its artistic beauty but for its practical
utiltthat quality that edeas gift NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
with ONES daily life.
We list few but iromth
the for ction i easIy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06
Excellent Gifts i'm
Rich Gut GLASS.

Glass with peculiar sentiment that makes 1t
remembrance usefulness and exceeding
beauty of approval has long been such gifts and
beauty and charm of the pieces show Is true evidence OF the
importance they take in estimation - ~
great the demand assortments will be found fully
ample satisfy it, and piece is perfect-herefo only
perfect made greater than
eror qualities often offered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06
Come Now When Shopping May Be Easily Do
1.-The Early Hours of the Day Are Preferab
Select Books for Y0mmg Readers:

ulCleS-&l
best of the old
Following the of generally conceded
i'm the front rank
BOOKS THAT ARE LIKED BY Bows AND GIRLS.
Betty Wales Decides-te final volume this SERIES
which Includes
Betty Wales Freshman. B. A..
Wales, Sophomore. Betty Wales & Co.
Betty Wales Junior Ret+y Wales on the Canous
Wales, 0'' ' " ~ '
BY Margaret Wade. Price. Csc each
Peggy stirring story of Revolutionary
times-also-
Peggy Peggy Owen. Patriot
BY Lucy F. Madison. Price, .......... Csc each
The Young Contnenals at Lexington. Hill
Entertaining Stories of Times That Tried Mems Souls Price,
Csc eac11
An An Annapolis Clasman.
An AnnapoI An
BY Commander e. L. Beach, Price, Csc each
Point Yearing.
Winning His Way to West Point West Point Cadet
at Point. = 49, 800 ~
r.
Folks Felias Friends .
BY Elizabeth L. Gould. Price. SOC each
Grndpas Little Girls. Crandpas Little Girls Housboa
Grndpas Little Girls and Their PARTY
80
- BY Alice T. Curtis Price. SOC each
Midshipman in Japan U. S. Mdhpman in the Philip
Az. Mdshipman Ahoat pines
A u. S. Midshipman in China
BY Lieut. Commander Yates Stirling Jr Price, 95e each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06
A Large and Beautiful Xmas Store for Everybody.


/ y hd m tM etnwog
am e loves prices
hch nsoomot gandmotaon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06

Fern Dishes Sc75 up
Cologne Bottles soc 91oo up
peauers each $3o5 up up
gonbp Dishes each S5c up Bowls S245 up
Celery Trays each o5 up I95 up
Water Pitchers $o75 up 80 50 up
comnorts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06

and quick choosing have assembled
special tables pieces representing excellent values the
moderate prices Of
S2.75, S3.95 and $500 piece.
complete displays of Bohemian Engraved and Cut Stem
Glassware Richly Colord Dainty Gold Engraved Glassware and
Fine Rock Crystal Glassware.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-06

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