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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25
Imported Japanese Decorative
Articles and Materials.

JAPANESE TOWELING-A
fabric Of newness and originality
that can be most effectively used
for draperies, bureau scarfs and
general bedroom. decorations.
New patterns have been received,
making selection large and va
ried; blue ground with white fig
ures and white ground with blue
figures 1o-yard pieces, II inches
in width.
S1.@ and ST so piece.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25
Meta1=Fran1e Extension
Window Screens.

An All-metal Screen of pressed
steel; the wire cloth is drawn
tightly and locked securely in the
frame. This metal frame operates
easily in all kinds of weather.and
is convenient to handle; light
weight and perfectly sanitary;
impervious to moisture.
Sizes and heights to fit the
average window. =.
3oc, 4oc, 45c, soc and 55c each.
Fourth doof. G 1T. -~x ri y Al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25
Electrically Heated Household Appliances
The Utmost in Convenience, Cleanliness
and Economy.

Electrically heated appliances without doubt eff
fcien and sanitary Their such wild field
every need household be with appa
attached the ordinary
you simply have take off the light bulb the socket
which furnished with the appliance They begin heat
the plug place For heating quickly the
utility outfit convenient when travelling for various purposes the
only make perfect coffee chang dish So
handy the entertainment of evening parties Many APP
planes for the comfort OF home person We know
how convenient and economical they May explain their
merits to you?
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25
Vudor Shades Make
Porches Cooler.

Not only make them cooler. but shut
out the sun. yet by virtue OF their in
genfous make permit q free circulation OF
the air. 1t Il impossible for those with
out to see through them. but a full view
10 afforded those within Vudor Porch
Shades are made Of strips OF light wood
firmly bound with strong seine Irvine;
stained in an appropriate weatherproof
green color; exceptionally durable.
4 feet by 2 feet 8 inches. 81. Is
6 feet by ? feet 8 inches. .S3.25
Sfeet by = feet 6 inches. .@.2S
10 feet by 7 feet 8 inches. $3.50
II feet by 7 feets inches. $3.50
Fourth ,Apor G e. -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25
Tu1ip=D Decorated
Water Pitchers.

One of the most practical and
serviceable Water Pitchers we
have ever shown, and that they
are recognized as such by our
patrons is proven by the number
we dispose of. We have just re-
ceived a new shipment, made of
lightweight porcelain, attractive
ly decorated with tulips in assert
ed colors.
&c each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25

require to finance It for the year. there
are enough nicl<els available in the Dis
trict to yield this sum II everybody helps
in the right spirit It is surely worth
IS cents to take part In a movement that
makes for the Improvement OF future citi-
zenship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25
Just Rebuke.

Father" said the small boy, what is
q four f1ush?''
MY son, regret to see that your re-
searches are assuming unfortunate tend
encies If you refer to poker you are
trying to acquire by mere conversation
wisdom that can be gained only by years
Of experience. If you are referring to
politics your question is entirely imperti-
nent."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25
Tanned Sheepskins
Specially Priced at S1.7S

Genuine Leather SheepsNns in
various colors and news burnt
border designs. These Sheep
skins make rich and attractive
table covers and decorations for
halls, libraries, dens, ETC., and will
last lifetime. We have secured
a new assortment at price con-
cession, enabling us to sell them
at the
Special price, $I.75 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25

At sI.oo to $5.oo-Muslin and
Scrim Curtains, trimmed with
lace insertion and edges in many
dainty designs; ruff1ed and fiat.
The artisticness and beauty of the
colored border effects and the soft,
comforting tones in which they
are shown are especially COM
mendable. Bed Sets to match the
Colored Bordered Muslin Cur
tains, $500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25
Decorated English
Teapots.

A variety of shapes and sizes to
suit every need, in many new
decorations. This importation
has just arrived and is unusually
large. AS tea drinking is SO uni
versal in England-it is but natural
that English makers should know
most about making teapots for
producing the best tea.
$50, 45c and 55c each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25
Colonial Iced Tea
Tumbaers at 6Oc Dozen.

Clear Colonial Glass Iced Tea
Tumblers, in a generous size and
desirable shape. This tumbler
has become very popular, and as
we are only enabled to offer it at
Coo dozen because of a price con-
cession we advise early selection.
Special value,
6Oc DOZEN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25

The elephant, the donkey. the eagle ant
various other emblematic animals are &C
corded great distinction on patriotic oc
casions. But for some occult reason thos.
pre-eminent symbols of physical encoun
ter and of debate the monkey and the
parrot are seldom mentioned. though al
ways present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25
Party Conclusions.

Political line-ups are becoming very
confused" said the innocent bystander.
Yes" replied the hotel manager THE
way some of my guests call for Ice water
in the morning makes me think that there
is going to be flop to the prohibition
party"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25
Mosquito Netting.

Superfne Mosquito Netting
an extra fine mesh that will keep
out the smallest insects-plain.
not cross barred. Black, green
and white colors, in eight-yard
pieces; 8-4 width.
ooc piece.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25
A Protest.

What we want" said the cautious dele
gate, rs a safe. sane. conservative
wait a minute!' interrupted his col
league. IT came here at considerable
trouble and expense. And the first thing
you try to do is to kill of all the excite
ment and enthusiasm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25

DIn order to avoid delays on account OF
persoIal absence, letters to THE STAR should
rot lie addressed to any individual connected
WITH the once but simply to THE STAR. OF to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
so.-,enor OF purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25
Cabinet Made Screens Delivered
Inn the Shortest Possible Time.

Now is the time when Screens should be their service
qued protect the there
who have placed their order Ever ready all to the best
advantage prepared offer unusually quick delivery Of the
best Cabinemade Rstless Window Screens designed
and completed in shops limited number Of orders will be
for delivery within desiring should
avail themselves of this opportunity Immediately Our usual high
grade workmanship and frst-quay materials will with every
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25
That Pesky Mule.

The old mule has stubborn way
That loses many trick:
For, when he doesn't balk, they say
He's almost sure to kick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25
The Shrewd Chinese.
3 the Baitiuaore American,

from the BdItlfn0re AmerIcdU.
The Chinese. in the formation Of q
constitution, will deny the president OF
term They have been watching the
condition Of affairs in this country,
and they have not lost all the advan-
tages of the keen observation Of Q ma
tion originally .enjoytng the bensAs of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25
Sumfast Curtains Are Ideal
Summer HamgimgS.

Few curtains have the strength and the resisting of
by Suna Curtains The quality and style of
have been developed point which stands sterling mark
excellence Absolutely sunfas and shown pretty col
orings that afford furnishing for any home j.
$500 to $1,000 the pair. &c .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25
SHOOTING STARS.
BIZ PHILANDER JOHNSON
Republication.

How did our friend get his reputation
as a LEADER
WELL" replied Senator Sorghum, ''he
has perfected sort OF optical illusion
He travels in circle SO fast that to the
casual observer he looks like . whole
procession
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25

Mr.. George W. Perkins will have leisure
between now and August to hgure on
whether his political activity has been a
good advertisement for his regular busi-
ness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25

It remains to be seen whether Alton 3
Parker can make good as the Elihu
Root of the democratic party. ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25

fortunate custom enables the snap
shot artist to do most of his work in the
earlier stages of convention when
everybody is disposed to look pleasant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25

1t might be a relief to the republican
party If Mr.. Roosevelt could be angered
to such a degree as to make him posi-
lively refuse to play.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25

Objection to Alton B. Parker cannot be
based on any apprehension that he means
to stampede the convention by burst Of
eloquence. = 80. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25

Friends of Mr.. Underwood agree with
various Statesmen that the time has come
for the effacement of sectional lines in
American politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25

The origfna, anti-Roosevele man Is al
most as frequent a discovery as the orig
inal Roosevelt man used to be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25

1t Is matter Of congratulation that
the chaplain is one man who may feel
sure of a respectful and attentive hear
ing in a big convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25

The Baltimore hotel clerk Is now thu
envy of the autograph collector.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25

A statesman's announcements that he
will not be candidate and that he will
be are equally liable to be based on mis-
calculation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25

Amid all this display Of rhetoric the
June graduate Of 1912 has not had a fair
show.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25

Disappointed candidates should cheer
up. Even the Washington base ball club
gets beaten sometimes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25

That distinguished peacemaker Mr..
Carnegie has never once offered to UNI
pire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25

Col. Roosevelt refused to leave Chicago
without some kind of a nomination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25
Colonial Glassware
Merits Every Ones
Attention.

Colonial Glassware adheres to
that period of rugged simplicity
of the early colonists, and is,
therefore, endowed with an indi-
viduality all its own. It's sturdi-
ness particularly recommends it
For summer use, yet it has a
graceful dignity and refinement
of design which will satisfy the
mostacritical.
Fruit '1o"is'...'.........25c and up
waters F''cnerS' .'''.'.-..25c and up
Bonoon Dishes. and up
vinegar cruets'''..--'..I5c and up
Celery Trays..-...--...'.3oc and up
vases ..'..'........-...'.I5c and up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25

KNOWN when to quit is a mighty good
thing" said Uncle Eben, but KNOWN
when not to start somethin is still bet
ter"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25

Political conditions have put the keep
cool advice out of business for the sum-
mer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25

IMPORTED JAPANESE Ia
BILE COVERS, Couch Spreads
and Curtains, in attractive blue
and-white coforings: the tones
are soft, pleasing and lend to the
rooms in which they are used a
cool and comfortable atmosphere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25

Entered as second class Fail matter at the post
ONCE at. Washington. d. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25

PAYABLE in nhrsnce-by mail. postage prepaid:
Daily Sunday included ono month. 90 cents.
nsily. Sunday excepted. one month. 10 centa-
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star. s. 40 year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25
Colonial GLASS Tumblers
Special at Csc dozen.

Desirable for all daily service
where tumbler Of generous size,
artistic design and shape and ut
most durability is wanted. Clear,
bright glass, full finished bottom.
A timely value.
Csc dozen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25

your and Fur Garments if would have them
safely stored from Repairing
ing special reductions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-25

ooc piece
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1912-01-26
BIRD MAKES LONG FLIGHT
Nsmssr OF Arctic Feathered Species
Found at sasaponaok and 10
Identified by Zoo Expert.


AsE York--Gordon b. Rabbits. an
operator at the Marconi wireless tele
graph station at Sagaponack, N. Y
picked up from the road near the sta.
ton a live bird, badly wounded. of q
species 80 rare and unknown in tina,
locality that no one could name II.
II was sent for Identification To the
geological Park In the Bronx. where
u was declared to be q dovekie. or
Greenland dove, also erroneousIv
called the little aux" a bird of the
arctic regions.
only on very rare occasions. ana
usually in midwinter, has this species
struggled as far south as this coast
but In the arctic It ranges northwest.
ward as far as Melville Island of the
great arctic archipelago.
The doyekie is about the size OF a
teal duck, plump of body, black above
and white underneath. and the feath.
ers OF the forehead extend far down
over the beak. Those who are nrone
to predict long and severe winters
from the actions of animals will read.
lily accept the appearance of the dove.
kie on this coast. far in advance OF
winter, as sure sign OF cold wealth.
err
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1912-01-26
BIGGER CARS THAN EVER
Pennsylvania Railroad 10 Planning for
For Elohty-ton Gondolas-To
Use Heavier Wheels.

Chicago.-Plans which provide fer
a tremendous increase in the capacity
OF steel freight cars have been for.
mulated by the engineers of the Penn
sylvania railroad. The new gondolas
and hoppers are to be 81 feet long
over all and so feet inches inside.
The hoppers will have a capacity Of
carrying $4,000 pounds Of coke, against
$4,000 pounds. the capacity Of the
largest cars now In USE These cars
will have a rated capacity Of 100000
pounds. but will be sufficiently strong
to safely carry 10000 pounds or 80
tons OF material.
This great increase in carrying ca.
pacity will necessitate the strengthen.
ing of all Of the material entering into
steel car construction, the Iron Trade
Review says, 1t will probably mean
the entire elimination of the cast iron
car wheels for freight service and the
substitution therefor Of solid steel
wheels.
Recently the Pittsburg and Lake
Erie Railroad company placed In serv,
iSc tVtOOt lhti6ut cars WHICH are tliS
largest now in use. In addition to
the strengthening of all car parts, in.
Guiding not only the wheels and axles,
but also all forgings and castings en-.
tering into car construction. the re-
enforcement OF many bridges to with.
stand the increased loads OF these
heavy trains win follow. Anticipating
an increase In steel car carrying ca.
pacity. the Pennsylvania railroad has
been Strengthening all OF its bridges
on both It's main line and branches.
Heavier rails must also be used and
the Central Railroad Company of New
Jersey has experimental for some
months with 125-pound rails, which
have been laid on an extensive stretch
Of track. The wooden tie will Of ne
cessity have to be replaced by steel
ties and II IL believed that q heavier
tie than now manufactured win have
to be used.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1912-01-26
CA1ARRH IN HEAD
ENDED FOREVER
tly,s Cream Balm Forever
tnds Catarrh Miseries.
Try a Bottle Tonight.

The most effective and harmless wav 70
cure catarrh or cold in the head il ~ a., "
ply little of Ely's Cream Balm, This
pleasant; harmless, antiseptic, CLEANSING
meaning Balm quickly heals the sore men,
sra as ana restores the sense of taste and
catarrh. "ois' case OF
Get so cent bottle from your druuois,
use u according to directions. and colS ~
tne mead, catarrh, catarrhal deafness bead n
acne, head noises and sneezine will ALI ' ao
More than this, the Balm viii strenrtb sU,
.ne sensitive membranes, so Tat Ven asn
reslss and throw OF colds ~ 0'n
Quick relief from catarrb.l ,..s.-..
awaits you at any drug store A so ' oer.
bottle Of Lly's Cream calm ia ren Nc all,
more than sufficient TO m,rs Gwen !,
chronic easo OF catanh or nav fever
y y perfectly harmless. II You prefer !
spray AJAX for Ely's (Liauiay Cream Balm
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1912-01-26
Speed
Limit Law
is Really
Only
Remedy
BY w. o. JENKINS

humanity against the conditions that make such accidents pos
sible
Certain kinds accidents have occurred in the that today
conditions under which such accidents could
have been eliminated.
locomotive engineer when he has warning signal of danger
required have his engine under perfect control This that he
proceed speed the danger realized his engine
be brought almost instant STOP and this private right
life destroying engines allowed the crowded pub
lie highways speed absolutely beyond the control of the OPERATOR and
newspapers publishing death list of their victims day after day.
speed limit consistent with safety and the strict enforcement
o that law is the only remedy.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1912-01-26
Great
Prize
of Life
Comes by
Accident
BY GEORGE b. BRUCE. Chicago

moved forward by
death having knhp with the they work for while worthy
worker is left behind
You know what it be the right place at the right time
although being there of calculation.
Too this world take great credit upon themselves fol
what they when if for the fact that they lucky they
would be better off than their less fortunate neighbors
For that matter they lucky WELL strong of good
mind 1t of of their dongs they suh because if
born of good health strength chance If he does dsspae
and drink he ucucky not to have the disposition to
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1912-01-26
A Girls Wild Midnight Ride

To warn people of fearful forest
fire in the Catskills young girl rode
horseback at midnight and saved
many lives. Her deed was glorious
but lives are often saved By DR..
Kings New Discovery in curing lang
trouble, coughs aud colds which
might have ended 10 consuEsptaos o.
pneumonia. at cured nss u a dread.
full cough and lug diseases" writes
W, Il. Patterson, WellingsoE, Ter,
latter four in our family hsd died
with consumption, aud / gained 81
pounds" Nothing 20 sure ard cafe
for all throat and lung troubles. Price
soc and Sl.o0. Trial bottle free.
Guaranteed by all druggists.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1912-01-26

London.-The apes at the zoo are
being taught to talk. so that human
beings can understand what they saw
The experiments are quite unofa.
cial. But Professor Boulanger Of the
Natural History Museum. South Ken.
sington. and his son. Mr.. q. BouIanrer
In charge at the reptile house. make 4
point OF visiting the chimpansess IN
the new ape house at odd times ana
talking to them.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1912-01-26
Cures Dandruff, Stops Falling
Hair and Makes It
Grow.

Pull out one gray hair and dozen
win take its place" is an old saying,
which Is, to great extent, true, IL no
steps are taken to stop the cause. When
gray hairs appear it is sign that Ma.
ture needs assistance. 1t is Natures
call for help. Gray hair. dull, lifeless
hair. or hair that Is falling out, is no,
necessarily sign OF advancing age, for
there are thousands OF elderly people
with perfect heads Of hair without a
single streak OF gray.
When gray hairs come, or when the
hair seems to be lifeiess or dead, some
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1912-01-26
DON'T PULL OUT THE CRAY HAIRS;
A SIMPLE REMEDY RESTORES COLOR

good, reliable hair.restoring treatment
should be resorted to at once. Special
lists say that one of the best prepare
tons to use is the old-fashioned 'sage
tea" which our grandparents used. The
best preparation OF this kind is Wyeth's
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy, prep
aration of domestic sage and sulphur.
scientifically compounded with later dis
covered hair tonics and stimulants, the
whole mixture being carefully balanced
ard tested by experts.
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur is clean and
wholesome and perfectly harmless. 1t
refreshes dry, parched hair, removes
dandruff and gradually restores faded or
gray hair to its natural color.
This preparation Is offered to the
public at fifty cents bottle, and is
recommended and sold by all druggists.
Special Agent S. W. Cochran & Co.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1912-01-26

The great prize of life may come by
accident. Shakespeare says; Fortune
brings in some boats that are not steered"
We must all admit that happenings and
unforeseen events over which a man has
no control often change the whole
course Of his career.
Good positions do not always come by
merit, as the result of ones own direct eff
forts. Many poor laboring man is raised
to wealth by the death of some rich rela-
tive or some poor washerwoman is raised
to high position by marrying man of for
tune
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1912-01-26
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elective franchise that it apparent to all thoughtful
that general intelligence the masses OF the people was
essential to the heathu working and the perpetuty of the
form of government Not only therefore did legislatures and
the municipal officers of the various give special consideration to
educational matters but of wealth. under the influence patriotism
freely their private funds for the endowment of schools
and colleges
When Daniel Webster fourteen his father took him
academy Daniels education determined upon because of
the fear that the heavy work of farmer would be too task for
Daniel weakly boy, and Daniel to school that
according the custom of the times he could teach school winter and
the farm if his health allowed the After at
Samuel Wood who prepared boys
college dollar week for tuition and board 1t while
way Daniels father first held out him the hope
sending him college, advantage Daniel had aspd to in
his ambitious moments Daniel wept from excessive JOY How diff
his feelings from those at the present day. who when
the privilege of college education offered them, regard the proposition
great that they from The golden oppotu
nifty when late repair the disaster deeply regret
their folly.
will always be boys In few must take place
order be qualified much influence them
something Every boy school, man
college placed enviabe poton by rightly improving his
advantages will qualify himself occupy important positions If
your opinions respected advice sought and hope to be
looked places trust you must be educated Who would have
supposed puny awkward backwoods lad homespun clothes and
who made the object of rdcu would astonish
eoquen settle through the kfunes of his diplomacy
difficult problems of international and attain