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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09
Sport.

No more do we read Of the things that
are done
On the diamond then on the green;
The lusty three-bagger, the glorious
home run
No longer enliven the scene.
The snow is piled up 'gainst the sign
painted fence.
But oAr pulses beat fast just the same.
There's excitement intense and a thrill
that's immense
AS we watch the political game.
Oh, some one is netting the weight of a
And some one is stealing a base.
There are players who prudently seek to
stand pat
Till they're sure Of attaining place
So we do not repine for the seasons that
show
Athletic contestants for fame.
Our souls are entranced and our hearts
are aglow
AS we watch the political game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09

It is to be hoped that some way will
be found to prevent the wholesale dis
missals from the census bureau slated
for this week. The discharge Of LOO
clerks at this season of the year will
mean serious hardship to them and their
families. and while Congress cannot be
expected to play the role Of dispenser
of charity. nevertheless an appeal for
humane consideration might well be en-
tertained at the Capitol in view Of the
fact that there is work at the census
bureau for these people to do and their
dismissal means the postponement fol
an indefinite period Of certain formG-
lations based upon the decennial account
for which the country is now waiting.
1t would be good business as well as an
act of humanity TO make provision for
the retention of these clerks for, few
months longer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09

subscribed within a week to meet the
necessities occasioned by this stress Of
weather the response would be just a
little short. This is not because the
people are ungenerous or uncharitable.
but because of the impersonality OF the
general charitable appeal
Invariably the charitable agencies ask
for precisely what is needed and make
no expansion of estimate to discount the
failure of the response. The public
should understand that when a thousand
dollars is called for 1t means that that
entire amount is urgently. needed and
not 500. and If the contributions are
hundred dollars short somebody will
suffer to that extent. In the administra-
ton OF charity finances those respon-
sible must either undertake relief works
only to the limit of the assured funds,
leaving arrears of necessities unmet. or
trade on credit. and thus go into debt
for the balance and depend upon future
contributions to make good the deficit.
In either case there is danger. If some
of the poor are left unprovided for keen
suffering and possibly death win result.
If a debt is incurred it is with the as
surance that there is nothing harder than
catching up Will CHdiilS uOHSiShSASS'
Every dollar that is given to pay an
old debt incurred to meet the needs OF
the suffering ones in past time of stress
reduces the contributions for present re-
quirements. The public will only recog-
nize the sufferings of today. This is an
unfortunate condition which makes II
urgently necessary for those who are
charitably inclined to give promptly ana
lib orally to the full extent of every call,
confident that each dollar given VIII De
well spent to the fullest possibility OF use
fulness and assured that there Is real
need for all that is asked and even for
more. An ideal charitable organization
would be given unlimited funds and
would not be compel' to expend its
energies and thought chiefly upon the
problem of getting money instead OF de-
voting itself exclusively to the task or
spending it wisely and effectively.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09
Waging a War.
From the Cincinnati rimes-star.

FTUm OIuctuuutf
Fourteen million dollars was spent In
this country last year in the war against
tuberculosis In comparison with the
small amounts expended for the same
purpose only few years ago this sum
seems vast. In reality. 1t is not nearly
SO large as 1t should be. The organized
EFFORT now being made in every state
Of the Union to stamp out tuberculosis
Is commonly referred to as war, and
quite properly 80. 1t 10 war waged
against an insidious enemy that takes
greater toll Of life than Is taken In actual
warfare. Yet in these days $4,000 .O0G
would not go far In financing even this
smallest OF real wars that may come
Why should we not spend more In carry.
ing on 4 great war which Is already
here and which has as it's objective some.
thing more important than the acquisi
ton OF territory or the protection OF thu
honor OF 4 king?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09
The New York Fire.

This mornings great fire in New York.
which destroyed properties valued at
5000, O0o, according to early estimates.
was seriously alarming in its initial
stages, as 1t raised the fear that II was the
beginning of the great confiagration
which has been dreaded for a long time
in the metropolis and is known in pros
pect to firemen and authorities as 1T. =
BY .it' Is meant a confagration like
those that have devastated Chicago. Balti-
more. Boston and San Francisco. sweep
ing over a wide area and costing per-
haps hundreds of millions of dollars, de-
fying all the efforts Of firemen and final
lv burning itself out for lack Of material
through some favorable shift Of the
wind. Considering the conhguration OF
Manhattan Island. a IRE of this char
acter would be Of an appalling magni-
tude of destructiveness. There are places
in New York through which 1t would
sweep like the flames racing over a
prairie. With wind blowing from the
south, blaze starting as did that OF
this moraing in the lower business
district might continue as far north a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09
$14, 00O, 900 in Postal Savings Banks


novelty among the financial re-
ports Of the new year is the first an
nual statement of the operation Of the
postal bank system, showing $4,000
600 on deposit at 5.185 post offices.
Many a regular savings bank of the
smaller class has larger total OF de-
POSTS. Nor is this aggregate a drop
in the bucket by comparison with the
s7sl.794.533 on deposit in British postal
hanks in 1908 But while In England
the plan has been in use for half a
century, in this country 1t was ten
tatiyely begun only year ago. The
point is the practical success of an ex-
pertinent about which there was never
the slightest doubt. In the light of
the first years business done. the esti-
mate ia a conservative one that when
the system is fully developed and
popularized a total Of at least $780,
GOO. 900 will be deposited annually in
American postal savings banks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09
Bosses and Their Business.

What a life political boss leads. Now
he goes up. up, up, until he appears 10
command things. and now he goes down,
down. down, until he reaches the bottom
and appears to be powerless. Truly, a
gamblers life-fiush one day. and feast
Ing and broke the next, and starving.
Still, it is interesting at all times, and II
is seldom that man abandons 1t. even
after only a brief experience Once a
boss, always boss.
Look at Thomas Taggart of Indiana.
A couple of years ago he appeared to be
done for. At state convention. which
he essayed to control, his opponents
downed him and rolled him in the dust.
Pulling himself together after the ex-
perience, he good-naturedly confessed de-
feat. declared that his machine had gone
to the scrap pile. and announced that he
was out of the game for good.
But he is in the game again. and very
much in. He has just succeeded in gain
ing control of the democratic state COM
mittee, and thereby rehabilitating him.
self as boss. His word will be law
again. The scrap pile has yielded up its
wreck. and the Taggart machine, cranked
up. is once more in motion.
The Taggart program? 1t has, first
thing. to do with Indiana's part in the
democratic national convention. Mr.. Tag
CART wants q hand in naming the candi-
date for President and writing the plat
FORM He will control the votes Of the
state in the convention, and on the
strength of those votes will ask consider
alton.
will he receive it? Sure. Think of a
deadlock, with the friends 81 every can
didate scurrying around for recruits.
Think of the value of Indiana's support
in such. circumstances. She is one of the
so-cailed pivotal states, The nominee
should be strong In Indiana. as in New
York and New Jersey. II, therefore, Mr..
Taggart declares for one of the known
contes. ants. or for dark horse. it will
be widely -'norated around" 1t will be
understood that Mr.. Taggart pledges 'one
of the pivotal states. and that he has the
machine at home to redeem his pledge.
And yet while the Taggart support
may count in this way in the nominating
convention. it might handicap candi-
date in the campaign for election in other
states. and particularly those states
where there must be strenuous play for
Iiluepcu0eIt SotcS. Hc HocpcuucuSS w
not like bosses of the Taggart school,
and they would hesitate about supporting
a candidate who Il elected would be under
heavy obligations to such men. Murphy S
men in New York, COx's men in Ohio
and Mahon's men in Maryland Jared
badly at the hands of the independents
last November. and like fate would be-
fall boss-made national ticket next
November.
Still, the bosses are on deck. and boss
ing. 1t is hard to get along with them. OF
without them. They cannot be used and
| at the same time concealed. They possess
strong sense of their own importance
and wherever they are they have their
nerve with them. If local bosses acting
together control the democratic national
convention the country will know 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09
Terrible Temptation.

'Of course said the man who was
looking out of the window at the heavy
nowfall, Il don't believe George Wash
ington was capable of telling lie. But
don't consider that cherry tree incident
much of a test
Gould you devise a better one"'
Yes. I'd like to know what Wash
ington would have said II he had stood
at the door of q restaurant on a stormy
night and the waiter had hurried UP to
HIM with q fne new silk umbrella with
an ivory handle and no name on 1t, and
said Isn't this yours, sir?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09

The capture of a couple Of youngsters
who have been turning in false fire alarms
may materially assist the fire department
in coping with its midwinter difficulties.
Nothing more demoralizing occurs in
the work of the fire fighter than call
to needless run, especially in such
weather as now prevails. A good sharp
punishment should be administered to
these lads
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09

In order to distinguish single men from
married men, and protect young women
from firtatious attentions, II Is proposed
to have married men wear rings. The
same object would be attained by com
peliing single men TO wear rings. anc
they would be better aoie to incur the
expense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09
from the regular prices.

Window Shades Awnings, Window and Door
Screens, Slip Covers. Draperies. ETC., made to
order Held until delivery is desired
Furniture repaired, upholstered, recovered and
held until delivery is desired We suggest that all
summer furniture be looked after now.
Hardwood and Parquetry Floors laid, pol
ished and waxed. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09

Special attention is directed to the Athey
Cloth-lined Metal Weather Strip. of which
are sole agents in this vicinity. The many
points of merit possessed by this strip make II
vastly superior to any yet devised. vouched for
by leading builders and others in position to
recognize the excellent points wherein II exceis.
The cost of installing this weather strip IL
well within the bounds OF moderate pricing.
and will be glad to furnish estimates for
this, and for all other classes of to-order work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09
Not That Kind of a Show.

This words STAGE" said the ready
made philosopher.
"Mebbe so.' replied Farmer Corntossel.
But it amt any minstrel show. Bust.
ness amt arranged SO that the middle
man always gets the joke put on him
while the men at both ends of the line
do the laughin'. Not yet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09

Democratic harmony is more admired
by the public and appreciated by the par
Elephants because it does not happen very
often.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09

man who can not afford great philan-
thropies can at least show his regard for
his fellow-man by putting ashes on the
icy steps and sidewalks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09

The one point on which democrats were
at the outset able to agree is that it would
be a shame to spoil a good chance by
starting a stampede
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09

Arctic explorers do not hesitate to put
rocks in the snow balls they throw at
one another.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09

Stenographers do not find the interest
that attaches to Investigation so fascinat.
ing as to make them willing to work al
reduced rates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09

1t Is when body goes into executive
session that things worth printing in the
newspaper are likely to happen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09

II Is not too late in January to make
fine New Year resolutions political and
otherwise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09
Back to Earth.

The barefoot dancer skips about
To glorify the muse.
But when she's through and ventures out
She wears her Overshoes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09

The Jackson banqueters decided to leave
any hostile manifestations to peace cele-
brations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09

Good old-fashioned weather is never
fully appreciated outside picture card.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09

The Jingle Of sleigh bells has at last
drowned out the honk of the motor horn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09
SHOOTING STARS.
By pHILANDER JOHNSON.
In Control.

a man always likes to feel that he is
in a position to reward his friends and
punish his enemies
That's true" replied Senator Sorghum;
sometimes am tempted to take a posi-
ton as janitor of big building
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09

Demonstrated Efficiency.
80 you think your wife is qualified to
help reform politics?''
"WeIl.' replied Mr.. Meekton. thought
fully. "she has made success Of home
rule all right
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09
Upholstery Clearance of
Odd and Broken Lines.

Tapestries and Armures, 6Oc to $3.50
yard. Were 5000 to $4,000.
Fine Silk and Satin Damasks, 5000
yard. Were $500.
Silk Rep, $500 yard. Was $3.50.
Italian Silk Damask, $3.50 yard. Was
$500.
French Brocades, $3.50 and 5000 yard.
Were $3.50 and $1,000.
Velour and Velvet Portieres, $1,000 to
$3.50 pair. Were $3.50 to $4,000.
Silk Portieres, $500 pair. Were
S16.5O and $500.
Other Portieres, $500 to $1,000 pair.
Were 5000 to $500.
Odd Portiere Strips, 5000, $3.50 and
S3.75 each. ereupto $500 pair.
Fourth door, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09
Clearance Small Lots Decorated China.

Splendid and from the holiday demandsHctvs
decoato sin avared
Japanese China Value, S375
SOC Values, Csc and SOO
$l0O $3.50
Japanese Saucers for 7sc
Fancy Impor Plates, each. Value 2Sc.
q
Lothrop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09
During the Month of January

We will accept orders for the following work
to be accomplished in shops
At Sharp Reductions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-09
First Showing of the
New Spring Cret0nnes.

dmodeate
la
and tina for origin
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1912-08-09
SOUTHERN RAILWAY,
Premier Carrier Of the South
Schedule between Washington, Alex
andria, Woodstock and Harrisonburg.
In Effect May u, 1912.

N. B,-Following schedule figures
published only as information and
are not guaranteed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1912-08-09
ARMY STYLES NEW TO HER
Conscientious Laundress Meant WeIls
but Her First Efforts Utterly
Failed to Please.

At the army post new laundry hat
been installed and the management
was specially anxious to please and
advised that mending would be ms
cluded In the work.
The major was equally willing to b
pleased and sent, among Other things
. suit q duok - q drst instaIlmentj
The army e1esr's washable ooats
have buttonA, but thsss ars not ssvsd
on. Instead snail syslstA AZ voFhs(
In the coat And he shAAAs q H. feGU
lation buttons are pushed tAro0xA
these holes, being held h place b.
brass rings on the other side. Bsfo1s
being laundersd these buttons and
rings are removed, to be put in place
again after the wash. When the
majors coat was returned from the
new laundry the eyelets had been
earthly sewed up and bright brass
button had been sewed firmly over
each. Also the seams of the majors
riding breeches, which open from just
above the knees to just below, to adj
INIT of adjustment over the knees, had
been sewed up so tightly that 1t took
the majors wife half day to rip
them. The earnest and conscientious
laundress thereupon received a course
of special instruction pertaining to
the requirements Of the U. 8. A.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1912-08-09
ZINE LINEN 5000 YEARS OLD
fruits Of the Looms Of Ancient Times
Have Dstisd tho Passlno Of the
Centuries.

In one Of the apartments at Univer
bity college, London. Professor Find
ers Petrie has placed on exhibition
some remarkably interesting antiqui-
ties unearthed at Tarkhan, Heliopohs
and Memphis under the auspices of
the British School of Archaeology in
Egypt.
The great cemetery of Tarkhan.
which occupied mile Of desert 40
miles south of Cairo and which dates
from the earliest historic age until the
race of the pyramid builders, has
proved to be exceedingly prolific In
antiquities.
What has struck Professor Petrie ia
the extraordinary preservation Of the
Woodwork and clothing unsarthsd from
these PLACES q intsrment Of long
go.
4 great sheet Of linen which Is
nlaeed On exhibition 10 - frssh and
- arm - vhsn out from the original
bength-and II u some 6.eoe ysArs old,
% likewise with The woodwork.
witch, IN but tsw tnsta1esA shows
signs Of decay. Hsrs are bones ths&
perve their purpose AZ funeral casksta.
built Of planks Of aoaeia and shittiI1
wood, and a. Arm and secure as whom
lowered into the bosom Of the earn In
I'm antiquity.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1912-08-09
Lords In the Making.

Allan Dawson, a New York editor.
says he was In London when the
question of making 500 new lords was
agitating England, and that he hap
pened to be In the press gallery OF the
house OF commons when the subject
was under discussion.
1T was an exciting time" said Daw|
son. "A list Of names was under con-
sideration. ! listened until the house
had disposed Of three and had elect,
ed their titles. The first man decid-
ed upon was General Booth Of the SalI
walton army, 1t was set forth that
his title was to be Lord Saveus. The
next was Mr.. Patterson. the big bag1
gage and express man of London, and
his title was TO be Lord Deliverus.
The third was Mr.. Pink, who owns the
largest jam factory in England, They
fixed his title as Lord Preserveus.
Then l came away,"-Saturday Eve1
uing Post
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1912-08-09
PROBLEM THAT PUZZLED HIN
Bobby Didn't Understand How He
Could Get Candy for Three With
zone Money"

&c was charming summer morning
Bobby, aged FIVE; Seth, aged four, and
Jennie, aged three, were escortins
their father, Doctor jackson, on his
daily visit to the village postof1ce!
He had promised them candy. and
they struggled along in great content.
Opposite the telephone Office the
procession was suddenly brought to a
stop by the operator, who appeared
in the door and beckoned the doctor
fmperatively.
Hey, doc! You're wanted over as
Clifton right away" he cried. Il
tried to get you at the house, and
your wife said you were on your way
downtown. You've got to hurry"
The doctor turned about hurriedly.
but the three pleading faces made
him hesitate. He thrust his hand into
,his pocket, found no pennies. So.
he selected a nickel and placed Ii
in Bobby'g hand.
snow, Bobby, papa must hurry.
You take this and get the candy. Get
some for Seth and Jennie, too, you
know. And be sure to go right back
home after you get It."
Bobby, who had not yet learned thas
there were coins Of larger value than
the penny, took the nickel with
out much enthusiasm, and the chill
dren proceeded to the candy shop.
Here Bobby took his seat upon an
upturned box and let his chin fall
upon his breast A telltale sob be-
trayed his state Of mind TO the olers.
Why, Bob" exclaimed the sympa1
thettc clerk, II never knew you toi
cry! What's the matter?T
Bobby showed the nickel that had
been shut tight in his warm little
fist.
"Papa told ne to get candy for all
of Us" ne guiped, and can't! Seth
and can't have any. I've only GOT
another sob-AoRe moneyl"-Touth'5
companion.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1912-08-09
cANTANKER0US TO THE LAST
Not Even PraIse of His Own Handlg
work AvalIed to Soften Old
"UnoIe jake"
Uncle Jake was one Of the char

"Uncle Jake" was one Of the char
actsrs Of Bunbury, He was as deaf as
a post-wben he wanted 70 be-and
as oontrary. as b-
( One Of his reigLR7es tdc lls
yard one da- ad said. "UIeIe Jake.
I'd like to borrow your wagon th18
morning; mine is having a spring
mended."
You'll have TO sneak louder" re-
Joined Uncle Jake. II don't hear very
well, and I don't Ike to lend my
wagon, anyhowl"
The old man was an expert maker
Of axe helves-au occupation Il which
there is more art than the uninstruct-
ed would suppose-and these handles
he left at the village store to be sold
on commission.
One snowy day as Uncle Jake came
stamping up the steps Of the store,
another old fellow who was known as
Uncle Horace remarked to the men
lounging about the stovei
"ru treat the crowd u I don't make
'UncIs Jake agree 10 the first thing T
~ to him vbea - comes In
Don't b rash, Uuoae Horacel" CALI
ed 0uk the storeaeepeF. THAT never
happened yet, and It isn't likely to-"
But Uncfe Horace merely grinned
and picked up one u Uncle Jake's AK
helvss. The door opsned and In came
Uncle Jake.
Jake" said Uncle Horace, running
his fingers up and down the smooth
wood, this is a mighty good ak hans
die"
mo. it amt" replied Uncle Jake at
once. q can't make good handles, but,
that one you've got is the kind people
want. They don't know no better!"
And Uncle Horace treated the com-
pany to sardines, crackers and
cheese.-Youth's Companion.