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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21

assurances Of just what may be expected
OF him II he Is chosen senator.
Mr.. Sheehan is known to the legisla-
ture, and Is the choice OF eight-tenths
of the democratic members for the SEN
atorship. but the other two-tenths refuse
to support him. Mr.. Shepard likewise
is known. but has only an insignificant
following in point of numbers. The legis-
lature is deadlocked. and it may be nee
essary to take a dark horse. But Senator
Roosevelt suggests that he must be very
dark. If the members know anything
about the animal proposed they will not
take him.
Moth is palmer than that no such
situation as now exists at Albany should
be tolerated anywhere 1t is prejudicial
to both party interests and public inter
ests Party discipline Is injured, and the
outcome of the contest may be a SEN
ator poorly equipped for the Office, and
unconsidered by the people OF the state
in connection with it. The successor of
Mr.. Depew may be a political nonentlty.
ing of any kind.
Mr.. Littleton's announcement is in good
taste and in good key. He would make
an excellent senator. He shows familiar
ity with public questions, and the people
OF New York would know what to ex-
pect of him as Mr.. Roots colleague. Pity
It's that so strong a man, with the cour
age of his views did not offer for the
Senate last fall instead of for the House,
and thus have forced into the field at the
same time both Mr.. Sheehan and Mr..
Shepard. Then the voters, in making
up their minds as to the complexion of
the legislature, could have instructed the
body as to the senator, and prevented
what has proved to be both an unseemly
and an injurious controversy. The SEN
ator would have been promptly chosen
when the legislature met. and would be
now awaiting the day for taking the
oath, which may come nine months earlier
than usual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21
Mired In.
From the Baltimore American.

Baltimore city and Baltimore county
are mired in. The condition of the roads
entering the city is beyond description
Nothing has been done by the count.
commissioners. and the respective city
and state departments having response
bility for the several roads, TO proven,
them from becoming obstructive to traf
&c. The conditions are practically pro-
hibitive of traffic. No one has yet beer
able to solve the Garrison avenue riddle
where the use of few carloads OF
broken stone or cinders might have bet
tered hauling by go per cent. The road
half dug up, remains in the condition Of
constructive futiiity to which it vas re-
duced by the strange procedure of be
ginning the Improvement i'm winter. Til.
rood roads movement may ultimately cor
rect this condition, but in the meantime
there is no excuse to he advanced fol
either city. state or county officials being
negligent about repairs of roads that ar
largely traversed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21
The 0ccoquan Charges.

From every penal institution from time
to time come intimations that cruelties
are practiced, that inhumane treatment
Is accorded to prisoners, that barbaric
punishments are applied, that the
food is bad, and SO on, with many
variations. In every case it is safe to
discount such accusations and yet it
is not safe wholly to disregard them.
In the case of the alleged eruelties at
Occoquan, fer which certain former
employees declare they are ready to
stand sponsor. the Commissioners can
do nothing else than order the inyes-
tisation that they have promised il
the matter is laid before them for
mally. In every prison or place Of
detention discomfort is certain to pre-
vail. In the nature of things the in
mates are more or less in opposition to
the administration. They are there be-
cause of their failure to obey the laws.
And on the other hand it is necessary
to employ as their keepers and guards
men with no particular squeamishness
about the way in which they enforce
discipline. \ reformatory or work
house or Jail is not an ideal field for
perfectly polite conduct, based upon
the principles of altruisnl. 1t would
of course be ideal II all prisoners
could be put upon honor and given
all Of the liberty Of action consist
ent with a certain routine OF duties
and il all guards could maintain a
standard OF behavior suitable to the
most refined walks Of life
The Occoquan workhouse is still in
an experimental state. Necessarily
there will be misadjustments and
rough places in the organization for
some time to come. It is Of course i'm
portant that the prisoners shall be
treated humanely. fed decently and
sufhciently, clothed warmly and
worked reasonably, and If they are
not, if they are deprived Of the usual
fare or overworked unnecessarily or
punished cruelty for their offenses,
those responsible should be severely
dealt with by the authorities. There
are means Of ascertaining the facts,
and the Commissioners will doubtless
be able to get to the bottom of this
case without difficulty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21
Special Train Speed.

American records for railway speed arc
continually being broken on special oc-
casions as emergencies arise affecting
the welfare of individuals with the means
TO hire trains OF their own. Not long ago
j. Pierpont Morgan rushed from Wash
ington to New York on a special, cover
ing the 226S miles in 80 minutes. On
one occasion a wealthy western mine
owner. racing for London. made the run
from Chicago to New York in II hours
and 40 minutes. A few weeks later an
other man made the run from New York
to Chicago in exactly II hours. Both OF
these performances. however. had been
exceeded in March. 1909, by Frank A.
Nanderlip. who went from New York to
Chicago in Ii hours and minutes, estab-
fishing a record that has not since been
broken. The latest performance of this
kind is that of Charles G. Gates, who has
just been brought from Yuma. Ariz., to
New York on a special train for SUR
sical treatment. The 800 miles Of the
journey were covered in - hours and 20
minutes, including stops. This Is at the
rate Of one mile in So seconds. or 4l.76
miles an hour. Not counting the stops
this train was rushed across the conti-
nent at a rate close to mile a minute
throughout the distance, an extraordinary
performance considering the length OF
the run and the number Of necessary
engine changes in transfers from one lire
to another. The whole run attests strik-
ingly to the perfection of the railroad
operating system. 1t does not argue
that a passenger service could be MAIN
tanned at this rate. for in arranging for
such a special run some disturbance Of
the regular schedules is always neces-
sary. Everything is made most favor
able to the Successful forwarding Of an
emergency special. A seventv-four-h hour
service between Yuma and New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21
Abatement of Historic Nuisance.

Theatrical managers seem confident that
the ordinance now before the board of al
dermen will do away with one of the
many evils that have grown up unchecked
in our city. Ticket speculation, which has
never fourished elsewhere, not only has
been source of infinite annoyance to the
New York public, but has also interfered
materially with theatrical prosperity
Many attempts. not a few of which have
been honest and intelligent, have been
made in the past to do away with it. and
these attempts have always failed, chiefly
because of the selfish Indifference of the
units Of our public to measures intended
for the general good. Everybody's busi-
ness is nobodys business is a proverb
that applies to us with peculiar force
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21
The Mill.

Oh, de Of world keep a-turnin'
An a-grindin' out de days
An dar's no means OF discernin'
Bout DER mighty curious ways
De little boy we's findin
So smilin'. spiek and span--
De old world keep a grindil'
An 1t turns him out d man.
De hopes an fears ives bTinSin'
Up to dat greet big mill
To laughter or to singir1'
Or to tears is turnin' still.
An We marches pas de hopper
Adm sumpin' to de lot.
Wss obliged to feed it proper
An we gives it all we've got.
An when we's past its fummin'
An it's hustle an its roar
Oar will still be others comm
Same as others came lefore.
We brags about our 1earnin'
An our riches an our fame
But dat OIL world keeps a turnin'
An grindin' jes' de same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21
Business Improvement.
the Sprin1f3cld Republican,

From the Springfield Republican.
Business conditions continue of char
acter favorable for general forward
movement as soon as the pending trust,
rate and reciprocity questions are dis
posed of. While the stock market. after
prolonged strength, has suffered a sharp
reaction with later recovery, the week s
developments have all been of an encour-
aging kind. The foreign trade statement
for January revealed q situation of ex-
ceptional strength for the country, espe-
cially as compared with a year ago. when
the nominal trade balance was only
slightly in our favor and the actual bal
ance heavily against us.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21
Mr.. Littleton's Announcement.

senator Roosevelt, who is leading the
emocratic opposition to Mr.. Sheehan In
h. senatorial contest at Albany, when
nformed OF Mt. Littleton's announce
cent and its contents said: Il admire
is courage. but is he well advised OF
Is own interests: 1t is not always the
utspoken candidate who becomes the
orppromise choice of deadlocked
city"
This is strictly true. and Yet what a
commentary on the old style of eieet'ng
senator. When patience has been eS-
austed; when an outraged people de-
aand action, the less . deadiqcked leeis'
,ture knows about senatorial aspirant
roposed for compromise purposes the
etter Mr.. Littleton is supposed to have
Injured his chances by coming out WITH
|, frank declaration Of principles Giyina
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21
Comforts Of Home.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.

From the Philadelphia Ledger
BY q new process Of Photographic calico
printing in Berlin 1t will be possible to
have family portraits, landscapes and do
anestic scenes reproduced on sofa cush-
ions. curtains and tablecloths at a reason
able price. The possibilities of this are
depressing but the innovation does not
promise nything so alarming as the wax
fruit plush albums and cartoon crayou
portraits Of the post-bellum period.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21
A Fantastic Theorist.

why do you think that extremely
rich people are likely to go to place
of fiery torment"
Because replied the cynical person.
"only they could afford the fuel neces-
sary to keep it going
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21

ryIn order to avoid delays account OF
personal absence. letters to THE STAR should
not be addressed to any individual connected
with the Office. but simply to THE STAR, OF to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21
Rebellion.

''You dare TO criticise my GOWNS en-
claimed Mrs F'linagilt.
Well replied her husband resolutely.
latter hearing you refer to your pet bull
dog as a perfect beauty. I'm inclined to
rely on my own judgment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21
announcement.

DO you think anything can be done
with my voice. asked the ambitious
youth.
1T might be of practical service in an
emergency replied the sincere musician.
I'm the chorus?''
mo. In case Your automobile horn
was out Of repair"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21

Champ Clark may observe spirit of
reciprocity between democrats and pro-
gressives which might lead THE latter TO
entertain annexation ambitions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21

An election OF senator's by popular
vote would leave some Of the state legis-
latures more time to work up freak ideas
for the statute books.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21

1t is feared that Mr.. Richmond Pear
son Hobson cannot be persuaded to
look at the bright side of events as they
may mature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21

The manner in which the Talnmany
tiger keeps both feet in the trough in
vites suspicion that mistake has been
made in its geological classification.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Lack of Judgment.

"What makes you think that man who
was caught red-handed in crooked finance
is crazy?" asked an alienist.
Because replied the other, he in
sists that he isn't
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21

The pension Of over 5000 month paid
to ex-king Manuel is sure to arouse
some Portuguese watchdog of the Treas
ury sooner or later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21
Warning.

Now Wintry winds sound forth anew
And give the sad impression
That when the smiling spring is due
They'll hold an extra session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21

It is hoped that Washington's birthday
can be celebrated without the preeipita-
ton of a new controversy by overzeal-
Gus oratory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21

The President favors a parking system
that will make Washington as pleasant
a place as possible in which to pass an
extra session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21
Our Stores Thirty=first
Business Birthday Anniversary.

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founded
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the OF items
"a wi tomorrow
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21

II has been pretty clearly demonstrated
that the American farmer needs no as
sistanoe in the uplifting of his lot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21

At present a good gun man seems more
in demand in Mexican affairs than a
good politician.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21

A flibuster is almost as inevitable as
a bareback.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21

Congress is versatile enough to adap
itself to continuous program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21
Will Be Careful.
cago Record-Heraid.

From. the Chicago Record Herald.
About one more break like that an
nexation bull Of his will cause him to b,
known as ChunP Clark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21

<ing Georges coronation should he
assiticd as political or social event
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21

Theatrical stars who spend too much
time in Reno run great risk OF being for
gotten in New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21

Many tariff refornerS find 1t easier to
describe what they do not desire than
What they do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21
Shoe Department.

A lot of Women's Patent Coltskin
Ankle Strap Pumps, in one of this sea-
sons most popular and attractive STYLES.
Made on neat and we'll fitting last,
with GOODYEAR welt sole, Cuban heel and
neat natent leather bow. These arc not
old and undesirable styles, but new.
fresh goods just from the cases. and all
of this seasons production. All sizes
from :; to :, i'll A. b, & and D widths.
Anniversary Price,
S2.75 a pair.
Value, $3.50.
Third door, Tenth at.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21

Colored Dress Goods.
A lot of Tussah Royal Diagonal in
cream. gray, catawba and tan. 4 very
attractive and fashionable fabric.
Anniversary Price.
$1,000 the yard.
Value, S2.oo.
Second foor, q st.
Black Dress Goods
a lot of oi-inch Black Monair Crepe
Cloth, an attractive weave and very de-
sirable for suits, separate waists, etc.
Anniversary Price,
ST.. 900 the yard.
Value, $500.
Second door, G st.
Cotton Dress Goods.
\ lot of Dotted Swiss, white ground
with medium and large black dots. 4
very sheer and dainty material.
Anniversary Price,
&c the yard
Value, IoIac.
Second floor, e st.
Lace Department.
A large lot of Point de Paris Laces,
widths ranging from one to five inches.
Very attractive and desirable patterns,
and particularly desirable for trimming
underwear, tub dresses and children's ap-
parel.
Anniversary Price,
Sc the yard.
A Very Special Value.
Main Goor. G st.
Women's Neckwear Dept.
A lot Of Dutch Collars, hand embroid-
cred in dots. daintily trimmed with Iris..
insertion and edged with cluny lace.
Anniversary Prize,
SOC each.
Value, 75c.
4 lot OF Sailor Collars, hand EN- broid-
cred in dots and trimmed with cluny lace
| insertion and edging to match.
Anniversary Price,
SOC eacho
Value, 75c.
Main floor, G st.
Hosiery Department.
~ dozen pairs Women's Pure Ingram
Black Silk Hose, with cotton soles and
garter tops. An excellent quality at the
regular price.
Anniversary Price,
69c a pair.
Value, SI.oo.
Main door, st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21
Hosiery DEPARTMENT.
Book Department.

TRAVELLERS SAMPLES OF BIBLES
AND PRAYER BOOKS. For number
of wears past we have secured from one
Of the largest and best known publishers
in this country their last years travellers
line of samples at exactly half the pub
isher's price, and which we offer at eX-
acfly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21

Mems Furnishings Dept.
A lot of Mems Silk Ties, in the latest
our-in-hand shape, we'll made and care
fully finished. All the popular plain col
ors are included, and the silk IS that
used in the SOC grade.
Anniversary Price,
35c eacG1o
\ Very Special Value.
4 lot of Mems Dress Shirts, with fine
linen hOsoms: some are made coat style
with cuffs attached: others that open
back and front or back only. All sizes
in the lot, but not all sizes in any one
style.
Anniversary Price,
ST. 900 each.
Value, S1.5o.
Main door, L st.
Boys Clothing Dept.
A lot of Boys Fine Ail-wool Suits, in
neat and attractive brown, gray and tan
effects. Perfect-fitting, well made suits,
In double-breasted and Norfolk styles.
Sizes, to II.
Anniversary Price,
S6.25 each.
Values up to SI1.oo.
Juird door, Tenth st.
Boys Furnishings Dept.
A lot of Boys Fine Madras and Percaie
Laundered BlOuseS, in plain WHITE ana at
tractive figured and striped enects SIN, maze I.
with plated bosoms and neckoands.
Sizes, to 16.
Anniversary Price,
Csc each.
Value, SI.5o.
Third door, Tenth ST.
Linen Department.
Cloths, made of mercerized yarns. Very
soft and pleasant to the sk!n.
Anniversary Price,
Sc each.
| Value, IOc.
Second door, Eleventh st.
White Goods Dept.
Ion wards 4o-inch Pure Linen Lawn
| q quality and width adaptable for sum
| mer underwear, as well as for waists ano
| dresses.
Anniversary Price,
3@c the yard.
| Value, soc.
| Second floor Eleventh st.
Ribbon Department.
| A lot Of 61s-inch Fancy Self-colored
Sash Ribbons, Dorothy Dainty designs
with 5-inch Hair Ribbon TO match.
Anniversary Prices,
Csc and 3Sc the yard.
Value, 6oc.
Main 6oor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21
The Evening star Newspaper Company.

Entered as second-class mail matter at the post
Office at Washington. D. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-21

we S1aAl continue 10
all times the best i'm
large number of items
ID greet your tomorrow,
mail should mot delay,
Wom1en's Suit Dept.
An attractive collection new Spring
Coat Suits. Of plain and fancy serges, in
black and the new shades of gray, tan
and blue. also shepherd checks: made
With the new hip-length jacket and the
very latest effects in skirts.
Anniversary Price,
$500 each.
Value, $1,000.
Third floor. q ST.
Women's Silk Waist
Department.
\ lot of Women's Back Taffeta Silk
Waists, with neatly braided net yoke ana
cuffs; fasten in back. Also a lot OF
More Silk Waists, semi tailored effects
Il
colorS.
Anniversary Price,
S2.95 each.
Value, S5.75.
Third floor, G ST.
Women's Shirt Waist
Department.
A lot of Womens New Batiste Waists.
with front pin tucked and trimmed with
swiss ard lace insertion, with strips OF
same extending to waist line: lace-triYn.
med long sleeves; tucked back; high Gel.
lar; fasten in back.
Anniversary Price,
5000 each.
Value, $3.50.
Third floor, G ST.
Misses Department.
A lot of Girls White Lawn Dresses.
made long-waisted effect with high an1
Dutch necks and long and three-uuartep
sleeves, and neatly trimmed with laoo
and embroidery; full plated skirts fin.
lshed with deep hem; all fasten in backi
sizes to II.
Anniversary Price,
Sno@5 each.
Value, $3.50.
4 lot of Girls Fine White Lawn
Dresses. in long-waisted effect neatly
trimmed with embroidery: high and low
necks and long and three-quarter sleeyess
Iull-plalted skirts with deep hens; eli
fasten in back; sizes. q to II.
Anniversary Price,
S1.5O each.
Value, $3.50.
Third foor st.
Picture Department.
A lot of Color-type Pictures of Colonial
Bellies. in beautiful antique gilt frames.
with matched corners.
Anniversary Price,
2@c each.
Value, soc.
Fourth floor Tenth st.
Travelling Goods Dept.
A lot of Real Walrus Grain Leather
Pigskin Travelling Bags. lined with
leather and finished with best trimmings.
Is to is inch sizes.
Anniversary Price,
$500 each.
Values, 5000 to $500.
Basement. Equitable bldg.
Toy Department.
A lot OF Children's Enameled Sets, con.
sisting of cup. saucer and plate: just tho
thing for the baby.
Anniversary Price,
60c set.
Value, SI.Oo.
Fourth door. Eleventh st.
FHousefurnishing Dept.
\ lot of Extra Heavy Willow Clothes
Baskets; well made and finished.
Anniversary Price,
$1.OO each.
A Very Special Value.
A lot Of White Enameled Roll-top
Bread or Cake Boxes: good heavy tin
bodies.
Anniversary Price,
zSc each.
A Very Special Value.
4 lot OF oO-gallon Galvanized Steel Ash
Cans: corrugated side and bottom; heavy
side drop handles, secured by four riyets:
elevated bottom to prevent wear. In
every way very seryiceable can.
Anniversary Price,
$50 each.
A Very Special Value.
Fifth door. Eleventh ST.
Furniture Department.
A lot of Solid Mahogany Music Cab.
inets, plain in design, with removable
shelves. Can he used for sheet music
or pianola rolls
Anniversary Price,
S7.95 each.
Value, $1,000.
\ lot of CHARTERED Oak Rockers, with
broad arms and heavy box saddle seats;
we'll braced
Anniversary Price,
$3.50 each.
Value, $3.50.
Sixth door, st.