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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
Republicans and Progressives.

Wait a little. Such is the ad1urauon
of all the republican leaders and some
of the progressive leaders as to activity
looking to the rehabilitation of opposition
to the democratic party.
The advice is good Although on the
eve of taking full control of the govern
ment, the democratic party is not itself
now united The union effected disap-
peared after election day. Already on
matters relating to legislation. there are
several kinds of democrats. and on mat
ters relating to patronage there are fac
lions galore
Whv not give this commOtion time to
work: With little time the democratic
party may do for the opposition what
the opposition in the recent campaign
did for it-divide angrily. and render it.
self impotent
There is a large order in hand. Re-
vision of the tariff a firnler grip on the
trusts and reform of the currency await
action. Action has been promised, and
the country expects the promise to be
Kept Soon after Inauguration day the
wheels will begin TO turn. and then there
should be some sign as to whether the
people have taken the democracy for bet
ter or for worse. If for worse, then the
opposition will have something definite to
go on.
All successful politics is conceived and
executed in the spirit of compromise. Give
little. take a little. No leader, no fac
tiCn. ever gets the full measure of desire.
Ii e leader. or faction. striking an atti-
tude with the exclamation. This. or
nothing. usually gets nothing. That is
ROE politics: and politics is the essence
Of government.
For the opposition. the question Is OF
issues, not of numbers. Neither the re-
publican leaders nor the progressive lead
ers can afford the position taken by the
captain of company Of guerrillas in the
time Of the civil war. The story, as told
by the Danville, KY. Advocate. is that
this captain at the head of company of
500 men when informed that the enemy,
numbering 800 was approaching said:
Well. boys. we'll look 'em over. and if
we can't lick 'em, We'll jine en-
II there is to be effective union against
the democracy for control, first of Con-
gress and then of the presidency, it
must be on issues Of national moment.
Mere office-seeking will not favorably
impress the country. Mere hero wor-
ship. protracted through two or four
years. will pail on the country. If the
democracy succeeds with its present COM
mission 1t will succeed itself. II it fails.
1t should be succeeded by a party united
on q program Of progress laid on consti-
tutional lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
Umbrellas Suggest am Easy
Solution to Many Gift Problems.

possible many of them They always
Our Umbrellas combine style quality and fine
eminent degree.
Those seeking unusual design exclusive novelty
handles will find here many varieties from which choose
handle
Mems Fine Silk Umbrellas large
Mems Finest Silk Umbrellas 5000 rich
Womens Black Union Taeta Umbrellas
nat
in
Womens Silk Umbrellas $500 5000 large
and
Suit Case Umbrellas $500 to $500.
Juvenile Umbrellas soc to $780,
Any Umbrella costing $2oo will be engraved charge
G ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
The Needs Of the Navy.
From the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
Three battleships Of the dreadnought
class, two battle cruisers, sixteen tor
pedoboat destroyers. six submarines and
a number of smaller vessels are needed
in the coming year to keep our navy in
its relative position among the navies OF
the world, according to the annual re-
port Of Secretary Meyer. The Secretary 8
recommendations are approved by Presi-
dent Taft in his message. Provisions for
four battleships were asked for by the
general naval board. The Secretary linn
it's his estimates to three. Only one was
provided for this year. and four Of the
thirty-three now in our fleet will be
twenty years old in 1914. It is a policy
of foolish economy to restrict the up
building Of the navy. THE time is re-
mote says the Secretary. when a COM
paratively unarmed and helpless nation
may be- reasonably safe from attack by
ambitious, we'll armed powers. especially
In commercial age such as the present -
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The Redfield Committee Report.

Good results ought to come from the
report of the Redfield subcommittee,
which has just laid before the House Of
Representatives its findings following
long, exhaustive inquiry into the busi-
ness methods and purchasing systems of
the District government. Considering
the scope Of the investigation and the
length Of time that 1t has occupied, it Is
gratifying to find that no serious fault Is
discovered in the municipal organization
with respect to the purchase Of materials
and equipment The criticisms that are
given expression in the report are by no
means OF serious nature, and the SUBJ
committee naanifests gratifying DISPOSE
ton to place the blame where. in large
measure. 1t belongs. with the appropria-
ton bills. which fail to meet the require
ments Of the District municipal system
The most serious objection expressed by
the report Is a. to the Commissioners
method or purchasing fire hose. which ap-
pears to have favored a certain corpora
ton. but without loss of money or value
to the District. Indeed. there Is no sug-
gestion that II favoritism has been shown
il has resulted TO the injury Of the local
treasury or TO the deterioration Of the
equipment.
1t r to be doubted II such a sharp
scrutiny could be applied to the business
Affairs Of any other community in this
country with the same results. 1t has
long been the boast Of washingtonians
that they have local government with
out graft. They have had no occasion to
question this. although from time to time
questions have been raised by critics Of
the District administration. Whenever a
test has been applied it has been found
that high standard of Official integrity
has been maintained The checks ana
balances which operate here suffice to
prevent the development Of q corrupt
system. while the nearnsss Of Congress,
to which the District administrators are
directly responsible. renders possible At
all times a survey Of local conditions.
The District Il. IN short, under incessant
scrutiny. In effect its government 10 in
vestigated at least .nce q year. as its
representatives appear before the appro-
priations committees. not merely to ex-
plain their estimates. but to answer In
Quisitorial questions Of q searching ma
ture. AS a result Of these continual in
ouiries into the state Of local affairs, not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
Lingerie Waists
i'm New 1918 Styles.

Lingerie Waists are often
selected for gifts, and we are par
ticularly we'll prepared in assort-
ments and styles. This latter
fact will prove one of the strong
est incentives to buy, and will be
one of the first impressions con-
veyed to all who view them.
They are distinctly new, and
have many beautiful modes never
before shown. Attractively trim
med with Irish laces, in high and
low neck models with long
sleeves.
$2.oo, $2.5o, $2.o5, $3.50, $3.75
and upward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
Sweatshop Dangers.
From the New York World.

From the New York World.
At q thousand points the sweatshop
work of the tenements touches the lives
OF the more fortunate with a. threat. A
woman sits working at willow plumes
with a board Of health diphtheria notice
on her door. tuberculosis Is a common,
typhoid an occasional. visitant in the
sitting rooms where dolls are dressed, or
nut meats picked out for Christmas
dainties. or plumes widowed, or embroid-
cries stitched. In one poor home DIR.
Anna s. Daniels tells how a child lay
dying of infantile paralysis, her mother
unable to attend TO her. The woman
had to work. One employing contractor
told the commission how his own child
had died Of disease brought back from
a tenement wOrkroom in infected mer-
chandiSe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
Polite Prophecy.

The weather let US now foretell
In language all exact; .--
Well undertake to do it well
Unhindered by mere fact.
A sky Of bright translucent blue.
Where sunbeams lightly. play.
And bid the branches smile anew
With blossoming SO gay.
A shower of diamonds in each wave
That dances to the shore,
A robin song, resounding brave.
Across the grove once more.
A balmy south wind to awake
To joy each slumbering arch
And all besides, you'll need to make
A perfect fourth of March.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09

Dress Shirts; coat model, with
attached cuffs.
Sl.5O and 5000 each.
Plated Bosom Shirts, for
tuxedo or dinner wear.
$3.50 each.
Dress Ties, plain figured and
striped effects.
Csc, SOC and 900 each.
Silk Dress Shields, in all sizes.
S1.OO to $500 each.
Knitted Silk Refers, in black,
white and gray.
$500 to $1,000 each.
Full Dress Vests; white and
gray.
$3.50 to $1,000 each.
nui1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
A Special Suit Case at
5000.

Genuine Cowhide Suit Cases,
strongly made over steel frame.
with two leather straps and good
brass catches and lock. Well
lined with cloth. One who
travels much, or even a person
having need for a travelling case
occasionally, would appreciate a
gift of this kind, assuring, as it
does, ample protection to any
thing that may be placed in it.
Special price, 5000.
Second door, @ ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
Queer College Professors.

FrOm the BOstOh I[dHScrIpt.
Even II we make charitable allowance
for inaccurate reporting. 1t seems true.
that there are a good many
queer college professors running at large.
Schools come in for criticism from one
of these professors for not doing what
the home should accomplish. Another
professor has just been heckled by his
Philadelphia audience for advising work.
ing girls to spend their money on clothes
in order to make better marriages. their
families to benefit from the prosperity
of the husband. There IL some reason
for thinking that after all the absence
Of such professors on their travels from
their classroom is not greatly to the dis
advantage of their students.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
Fmrs for Children
Are Worthwhile Gifts.

Mothers will take even keener
pleasure and delight in purchas
ing Gift Furs from our attractive
assortments than we did in Sc
Letting them. And the reasons
are obvious. They are the pref
test we have ever shown. and
many points of betterment in
making have resulted in tina rich
est and best Furs that children
could wish for.
Thoroughly reliable. in color
ings especially considered for
small girls and misses use, and
styles to supply every mothers
idea.
Fur Sets of Thibet, Imitation
Ermine, Iceland Fox, Brook
Mink. Sable Squirrel, Beaver.
Mutton. Red and Gray Fox and
Natural Opossum.
$3.50 to $500 each.
Children's Muffs in Thibct,
Imitation Ermine and Brown
Coney.
$3.50 to $3.50 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
Book Cabinets Are Offered
AS a Practical Xmas Suggestion.

Humphrey Sectional protect yor books
from dust and other injuries to which they subjected when
openly exposed in that is alright drt-t gh
In them combined rigid mechanical construction with SYM
proportions and harmonious lines great variety
style of tho sections combined with artistic lines permit
agree with all furnishings.
Additional units be ordered when required ap
pearance of the library is maintain.
This Sectional Bookcase affords perfect protection
erateiy priced.
Stack solid oak finished golden weathered fumed and
Early English.
"a ''~ $l6.25.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
Pretty, New White
Crepe de Chime Bl0uses.

Crepe de Chine is undeniably
popular for women's wear this
winter, and. in waists there is
nothing smarter or more eff
fective. The style is SO attractive
that it will win for itself many
admirers; smartly tailormade
with double frill down front, high
neck and newly designed long
sleeves. The new ideas of fash
ion in the sleeves, neck and in
the applying of the smart trim
mings are prettily displayed in
these blouses. Besides white,
there are black and navy blue.
S5.75 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09

The New York apartment house owner
who changed the name of the building
which In an hour Of admiring enthusi-
asm he had christened 1.-The Roosevelt"
has set an impractical example. II ali
the people who have been named after
statesmen whose political popularity
fades insist on having their names
changed. the legislatures will be over
burdened.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
Japanese Silk Vests.

Dainty and useful gifts are
these Vests of imported Japanese
silk, artistically padded. Made
with and without sleeves, in
black, white, lavender, pink and
light blue. Ideal for wear under
the evening coat or wrap, and
also desirable for house wear.
Sizes "a to AZ.
$I.75, $500 and $3.50 each.
Thirvl floor q ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
easily made.
For WOEmems

Evening Slippers of satin. suede, kid
skin and patent leather, plain or trim
med with neat pompons. bows. buckles
or beads. opera and colonial styles. $500
to $500 pair
Satin Dressing Slippers, with wood
Cuban heels. trimmed with pompons. in
black. pink and blue, lavender and gray.
$500 pair.
Himalaya Cloth Boudoir Slippers, an
imitation Of rajah silk, in pink. blue
and lavender. with and without heels,
1925 and $3.50 pair
Suede Dressing Slippers. in black. tan.
gray and red. with quilted Innings, fin
ished with silk pompons. $3.50 pair.
Felt Juliettes. in black. red. oxford
and chinchilla gray. with low heels,
richly fur trimmed, $3.50 pair.
Felt Opera Slippers. with low heels
and flexible leather soles; black, red.
oxford and navy. $1.00 pair.
Tailormade Comfy Felt Moccasins. in
black. brown. oxford, chinchilla gray
and red. 800 pair.
Ribbon-trimmed Peerless Comfy Felt
Moccasins. in pretty colors, $3.50 pair.
Hiawatha and Iroquois Elkskin Indian
Moccasins. $3.50 and $500 pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
Safe.

You know a lot Of people are saying
that your work is plagiarism" said the
unpleasant friend.
what Of it?' asked Mr.. Sellingham
Quick 1.-The kind of readers our firm
publishes for are not going to bother to
look in the dictionary to see what 'pla-
giarism' MEANS"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09

svr, order tn avoid delays on account OF
cer,onsi absenee Letters to THE STAB should
not be addressed to any individual connected
~,th the once. hut simply to TEE star OF to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
60 tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
New Auto Wells.

New Automobile Wells, with
satin-striped borders, in all the
seasons most acceptable shades
tan, pink, light blue, old
rose, Alice blue and a number of
the darker shades; 2H yards
long.
Special price, $I.25 each.
A splendid idea in Automobile
Wells has just been secured
made of waterproof material, is a
great protection and thoroughly
Transparent yards long.
$3.50 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09

Thomas JeffersOns well known fond
ness for the violin is in danger of fur
Their complicating the discussion of his
rights to veneration by bringing up the
suspicion that he was a non-union must.
clan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
Church Consolidation.
from the Chicago Post.

From the ChicaEo Poot.
Chicago welcomes the scholars and
the end Of Evaporation Of the Protestant
churches" The length Of the step they
have taken II not very great. but the d.
rection In which they are going gives US
the hope that the work OF cooperation
will some day become the work Of con-
solidatton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
Uninterested.

the scientist. II am prepared to prove
that ~angIeworms think"
You're wasting time" replied the ward
boss What difference does it make
what an angleworm thinks? He can't
vote"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09

There will be no trouble about getting
the Congressional Record through the
mails. but there might be difficulty if the
thoughts of some of the contributors
were literally transcribed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09

Whether or not the English language Is
used in grand opera. the American dollar
will continue to be one OF its chief in
spirauons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09

The woman who gave a waiter in Bal
I more twentyhve-dollar tip will sug-
Gest the desirablity of movement in
;hat city TO secure any suffragette con-
ventions that may be held.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09

Experience has shown that it Is not
absolutely necessary to make especial
arrangements to secure the advice OF an
on matters of national con-
Germ. IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09

The problem Of the useful and appro-
Pirate Christmas gift is at present more
absorbing than even the questions Of
tariff and currency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09

Conditions In various big cities some-
times suggest the desirability of a cur
few regulation that will keep the police
on the streets at night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
The Modern Grandma.

When grandmas danced the minuet
From formal grace they'd never slip.
Now grandma smokes cigarette
And tries to dance the chicken flip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09

A war correspondent anxious to cover
the entire field Is naturally annoyed by
the long jump from the Balkans to
Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09

Perhaps the uncertainties as to In
auguration weather serve to Introduce
the element of chance as an additional
fascination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09

A public official with a talent for in
vective runs the risk Of inviting criticism
merely for the sake of the rhetorical
combat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09

The use of candles as holiday decora-
tons makes it proper to refer to the de-
STABILITY Of the safe and sane Christmas
tree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
A Patient People.

Prom the Chicago News
Americans are exceedingly patient With
train wrecks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
Full Dress Requirements Are
Often Presented to Men.

The growing tendency of presenting Full Dress Requirements
for holiday gifts emphasizes the splendid advantages has
making selections from such There moth
ing that the thing look
@ in Formal Dress Requisites.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09

Another curious custom of the time is
that of putting a few seats in a street
car in order to enable a few passengers
to gioat over the great majority who are
swinging to straps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09

1t may be that Gov. Blease's heart Is
in the right place. But he needs book
of synonyms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
The China Store is Particularly
Suggestive of Christmas
With Its Many Fine Gifts.

Our China Display surpases any collection have
presented Greater variety believe would be impossible
Each piece chosen with special view meeting particular
ouirement-in its design, SIZE pattern and price
In displays of Fancy China and also in the section
devoted Japanese China systematic arrangement Of
pieces in displays price greatly facilitates seec
ton and enables broader view of what
given price range obtains
This partial list offers many suggestions The gift be
inexpensive costly the donor would make it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09

Europe Is visibly impressed by the fact
that war Is not only barbarous but ex-
pensive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09

Cake Plates, $50, soc to SI,5o and
up.
Chop Plates, 75c, $I.oo, $e.oo and
up.
Mayonnaise and Whipped Cream
Bowls and Stands, 75c, $I.oo,
$I.5o, $3.50 and up.
Marmalade Jars, 75c to $3.50 each.
Bonbon Dishes, $50 to 5000.
Boudoir Articles, in great varie-
ty, I5c to $3.50 each.
Salad Bowls, soc, 75c and up.
COMFORTS, 75c, $1.oo, $3.50 and
up.
Chocolate Sets, $3.50. $500, $3.50
and up.
Dinner Sets, SIS, $3.50, $500
and up.
Tea Sets, three pieces, $I.5o,
$2.5o, $3.50 and up.
Sugar and Cream Sets, $50, soc,
75c and up.
Celery Sets, $I.oo to $2.25.
Sailed Almond and Olive Sets,
SIPS to $500.
Shaving Mugs, CSC, $50, soc and
up.
Fifth floor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
Christmas Gift Slippers for
Mem, Women and Children.

Dainty comfortable and useful aoding real pleasure tine
recipient highest priced styles moderate enough allow
their presence upon all gift lists.
The Christmas display is
that the selection is easily made.
Eopw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09

Silk Hose; black and correct
colors.
soc to $500 pair.
White Kid Gloves; perfect
skins and shades.
Sl.5O to SIPS pair.
Gray Suede and Mocha Gloves.
Sl.5O to 5000 pair.
Pearl and Gold-plated Shirt
Studs,
Soc and ST 900 seto
Opera and Silk Hats-correct
new blocks.
5000 each.
Walking Sticks, various woods,
plain and trimmed.
$1,000 to 5000 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09

Balkan disturbances promise work Tor
the bookkeeping departments or various
countries as we'll as for the geographers'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
For Mem

Tan Suede Opera Slippers. $500 pair.
Tan Calfskin Opera Slippers, $3.50
pair.
Tan and Black Dongola Kidskin
Romeos, $3.50 pair.
Tan and Black Dongola Kidskin Opera
Slippers. $3.50 and $500 pair.
Black Felt Romeos, with leather soles,
$3.50 pair.
Black and Oxford Gray Felt Opera
Slippers, with leather or felt soles, $3.50
pair.
Hiawatha and Iroquois Elkskin Indian
Moccasins, beaded and burnt leather de-
signs, SITS and $500 pair.
Terry Cloth Bath Slippers, all colors.
$1.00 pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
A DELINQUENT.
No" replied Mr.. Meekton.

II suppose you are among the early
shoppers" said the man of genial holiday
mood.
NO. replied Mr.. Meekton. II am
away behindhand. 1 haven't yet caught
up with the shopping my wife expected
me to do for last Christmas"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Determined to Be Observed.

You may announce that 1 intend to
retire to private life,' said the industrious
statesman.
What for?''
1T seems to be the only method just
now by which 1 can attract public at
tention."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
15c to $500 each.
Plastic ART Ware.

In this there great number of peces-n
subjects have together
with which have chosen heretofore fully
extensive preparations which ready Included sub
jec copies of famous Greek Roman and Italian Statues
also Dogs Croucng Lions Pipe Racks other articles
Priced from 35c to $1,000 the piece
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
For Misses and Children

Comfy Felt Moccasins, in red, pink.
light blue and navy. Dutch kid design,
s1.00 and $1.25 pair.
Red Felt Juliettes. with leather soles
and spring heels. fur trimmed, $1.0O and
$1.25 pair.
Hiawatha and Iroquois Elkskin In
dian Moccasins, $1.00 and $1.25 pair.
Infants Soft-sole Shoes. Moccasins
and Ankle Ties. soc pair.
Third floor. Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09
For Bows:

skin Dancing Pumps. $500 pair.
Tan Kidskin Opera-cut House Slip
pers. suede lined, $3.50 pair.
Oxford Gray Felt Romeos, with leather
soles, $3.50 pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-09

ravabic IN advsnce-bv mail. postage prepaio
Dsfiy Sunday included, one month. 30 cents
Daily. Sunday excepted. one month. 20 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star. y ~ yesf,