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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
Merit and Fitness of Hotel Clerks.
From the Syracuse Post standard.

FROM the syracuse Post STANDARD.
An improvement in the comfort of the
travelling public and In the income of
hotels which desire the patronage of the
less expensive class of tourists might be
had by civil service examination for
candidates for hotel clerks. We suggest
a siXweek summer school means
of preparing them for their duties and a
test of merit and fitness not less careful
than that to which passenger trainmen
are subjected.
Without any wish to give pain to the
city of Utica. which. were 1t an inde-
pendent republic. we should regard as
among special class of most favored
nations We submit in a general way the
statement that hotel clerk who finds
il difficult TO be civil to the guests of the
house. or hotel clerk who with good in
tentions gives to guests erroneous infor-
nation about the interurban trolley serv-
ice which passes his door shows the need
of such preparation and examination as
We have proposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
Lace Curtain Department.

= pairs White Novelty Net Curtains, ST
length; $500 pair. Were $40
) pairs White Cluny Lace Sill-length Curtains
S. 10 pair. Were $500
pairs White Irish Point Curtains. :'-!aro
length: $500 pair. Were $40.
= pairs White Irish Point Curtains, 81. YARD
long: $500 pair. Were 5000
:; pairs Fine Egyptian Ivory Curtains. -
yards long; $3.50 pair. We're Sl1.'n-
pairs Handsome Swiss Point Curtains. = Z
va rds long: $l2 - pair. Were S2I.',o
u pairs French Renaissance Curtains: 81
yards long: $1,000 pair. Were $1,000.
:; pairs TwO-t toned Swiss Point Curtains ~.
yards long: $3.50 pair. Were $50
4 pairs Fine French Lacet Arabian Curtains,
$I1. so pair Were $1,000.
. pairs Ecru Marie Antoinette CGrtains; W"
pair. Were 800.
q pairs White Marie AntoiBette Curtains, =
yards long: So. 90 pair. Were SloR
:: pairs Fine Lacct Arabian Curtains; 80"
pair. Were $500.
q pairs Handsome Colorcd Bordcred Curtains
$500 pair. Were $3.50
Fourth floor, q st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
Friday Clearance of Women's
and Children's Millinery.

Women STrimmcd Hats: regular values.
S6oo and $sm.
Special price. $500 each.
Womens Trimmed Hats: regular value.
500
Special price. 500 each.
ChiIdren'S Rolled-brim Hats finished
with bands. also Intrimmed Straw Hats.
i'm various colors. Regular values up to
SlN.
Special price, 25c each.
Girls and Misses Tailored Hats with
bands. Regular values from 500 to
$500.
Special price, SIoo each.
Second hocr. Tenth 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
The General Delivery.
the Chicago Record Herald

TOM Inc hlcag" KeCord Herald.
The new regulations of the Post Office
Department with regard to the general
delivery are plainly due to abuses OF
long standing. The department is not
eager TO interfere with personal liberty
or to subject people to inconvenience.
IL does propose. however. that the gem
cral delivery shall not be used for evil
purposes. and its decision to prevent
fraudulent and immoral practices by a
stricter supervision of the system should
meet with public approval. There may
be some danger of excessive prccau-
tons, but experience will soon demon
strate just how far the new plan should
be carried to make it effective.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
Infants Department.

y t-hildrcn's White Lawn Dresses. embroidery
woke: Lace trimmed neck and sleeves; Doc each.
Were 81 80.
= CbiIdren's Blue nd White Striped Gingha IN
Dresses sailor collar trimmed with bands; Sl.OO
each. Were Si.Jo.
tbildreu's White Pique Coat. sailor collar
and turn back cuffs. trimmed With insertion;
s. 90 Was $3.50
:. Children's White Rep Hats, mushroom
shane trimmed with velvet aud bow; S1.V0
each Were s.. as.
. I.hiIdren's Natural Pongee Hats, mushroom
shame trimmed with ribbon. around crown aud
ribbon bow: <l.oo each. Were $2.:5.
Third floor, st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15

the relation between those events and
strictly American performances. But
how many Americans can read the
dispatch from Mexico and make a mental
picture Of the precise distance north of
Ticuman, with relation to the distance
of that place from Mexico City. at which
the rebel outrage was committed? Who,
short OF referring to an encyclopedia or
ready reference book or almanac. could
be assured at once that the massacre
took place at distance Of 6.214 ten
thousandths OF a mile from Ticuman?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
SeaSonable Remnants at Low Prices

Besides the remnants. there MANY special Naue
large lots of merchandise at greatly reduced
mean immediate dispersal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
Muslin Underwear Department

q Women Nainspuk Corset Covers. low Iouni
neck and full front. trimmed with lace insertion
and edge. beading and ribbon. .9c each. We're
Ioc
. 4 Wonru's NainsoOk Combination Suits. TRIM
med with lace edge beading and ribbon; 6Jc
each Were S.oo.
:, Womens Nainsook Ngbtgowns. low neck aud
short sleeves, plain or lace trimmed. sJc- cacl'
Were Sl.o0
u Womrns French Nainsook Chcmiscs. hand
embroidered in floral designs aud Se'sllops, nn-
ished with riblon-rm eyeets; zoe each Were
100.
:, Womcn's French Percale Pettcosts. made
with founce aud finished with hand-embroidcred
s4.aIlops: 81 -, each. Mere 500.
. Women's Silk Long X imonns. tan with red
floral design; flowing sleeves; S2.35 each. We're
500.
Third floor Eleventh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
Friday Clearance of WOmen's
and Misses Garments at $500 Each.
Friday Clearance of
WomenS Summer Shoes,

New and desirable Footwear. including
Plain Pumps and Two. Three and Four
Eyelet Ribbon TieS. made OF gun metal
calfskin. black suede. brown velvet black
satin. patent coltskin. black dongola Kid
skin and white canvas.
Sizes i'm the combined lot 3I2. and
5AA: :. 5i2. 4. AZ and "A. 2be. :; and
BIB: l. =. oI2. =. 81 and &c: =. 2le. Z
and :'l2D.
SI.oo pair. Were $500 10 $500.
\ lot OF Women's Mite Canvas
Pumps. plain and strap models. stylish
and good fitting, hand-turned soles and
white canNas-coNered heels.
Sizes :. 1. q. 6la and "A. :, ~. AZ. !,
5I2. and 1B: 2i2. :. 3ia. T. AZ. :. ia.
Il. Gi2. and So; ~. =. H. I. -. >. 5is.
q. 81. = and SD.
Special price. SI.oo pair.
Third floor Zenith -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
Book Department.

The Century Dictionary and Encyclopedia.
with names and atlas: q morocco binding:
$500. Originally. $500.
Harper's Encyclopedia of L. :. History. Ia
volumes. cloth binding: almost good as new;
$500. Originally. $1,000.
Chambers Encyclopedia: cloth binding. 10 vol
umes: fair condition; $500. Originally. x2"@.
winston's Encyclopedias: 1910? edition: cloth
binding: good condition: S4HD. Originally. $500.
Johnson's Mineral Cyclopedia: volumes. half
Russia binding: good condition: 500. Original
ly. 5000.
Encyclopedia Britannica: some covers broken
and damaged: inside perfect: half Leather bn1
ing: 81 90. Originally. 5000.
Twentieth Century Ency clopeda: 1911 edition:
6 volumes half leather binding: $1,000. Orig
inally, $1,000.
Peoples Encyclopedia of Universal knowl-
edge half leather binding: $500. Originally
$l4OO.
| Interna tional Encyclopedia: cloth hound ,Dodd.
Mead & CO..: $3.50. Originally. $500.
Main floor. Tenth ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
Tactics.

Suppose our country should become
insuficientiy defended and a foe should
appear; what would We do?''
I'VE would have to depend on the gen.
tlemen whose eloquent arguments pre-
vented the purchase of enough battle
ships. They would have to meet the foe
and hypnotic it into a state of forbear-
ing sympathy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15

GZIn order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence letters TO THE STAR should
not be addressed to any Individual connected
with the Office, but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
to tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
China Department.

Decorated English Porcelain Covered Dishes
zoe each. Were $50.
Daintily Decorated Porcelain Covered Butter
Dishes DE each Were 1;c.
. I6-inch Plain White Porcelain Neat Plattcrs,
slightly imperfect: .5c each. Were soc.
1 Richly Decorated Austrian China Cracker
Jar, SOC. Was $l.00.
] Decorat ted japanese China Chocolate Pot, Doe
Was 81 90.
| Daiutily Decorated French China Sugar and
Cream Set, 81 90. Was $1.75.
Blue and Gold French China Chop Plate,
81 90. Was $22S.
Fifth door, g st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
Friday Special Sale
Gotten Goods in Dress Lengths,

| Dress lengths in VOTES. chiffon voi"S.
! imported dimity. bordered Vole. printed
! border net and o.her equally fashionable
1 weaVes. They this season.. most
! popular effects for morning. afternoon
and evening frocks in pretty designs and
shades. many of our own importation and
! Without duplicate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15

Leather Goods Department.

! Large Morocco Handbag: $1,000. Was sls-vo.
! Black Seal Leather Handbag, with "atcn'
$1,000. Was s2O.oo
Blue English Morocco Handbag. leather
handle: $1,000. Mas $500.
Fancy Japanese SILK Bag, N>"o Was
Sl5oo.
/ Blue SIX Bag: sG.u". Was si2"o.
4 SILK Handbags: $500 each. Were S1oo".
! Green suede Handbag; ss.np. Was slo"O.
Nam floor. 4 -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
Corset Department.

4 pairs Paramc Corsets. couti medium Iusl
and hip. boned with whafebone: sizes ~, II, -
and %: $500 pair. Were $50.
and hip: sizes IL and 10: $500 pair. Werr 800
) pairs Ivy Corsets, coutil. medium bust anu
long hip; sizes Is, ~ and "a; $50 pair We're
$3.50.
pair Memo Corsefs medium bust and long
hip; size %: 500. Was $500. N.
pair Lily of France Corsets. coutil. sirdle
top and long hip: size 70; $40. Was 5000.
Third floor. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
Friday Clearance
Mems Summer Suits.

New grays, browns. tans and blues. IN
plain shades. mixtures and fancy striped
effects; the seasons best colorings and
STYLES. including the conservative mod
els and those of d more decided style
type.
Every suit i'm the house is included with
the exception of the plain black. aud all
sizes are represented in the combined lot.
SI4.75 each.
Were up to $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
Friday Special in
TorchOn I.aceS

Genuine Linen Torchon Laces offered at
the prices of the ordinary cotton sorts.
and less. A broadly varied selection of
patterns and a comparison of the quail
ity with the price will show conclusively
the remarkable value that is offered;
widths range from Y to 2ls inches and
include edges and insertions. in matched
and separate designs.
Special price. SC yard.
Main floor. q st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
Wash Waist Department.

Waists of NOileS, BatlSteS, Lawns. LII
ons and Linens. in fine simple lingerie
models and various tailored effects: some
of the latter with Numbered collar and
cuffs. others with soft.
10 Waists $3.50. $50 Waists. 81. 10
$40 Waists. $50 800 Waists. SIG0
S295 Waists. s1.95. sl.U3 Waists. I5c
Third floor -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
A Puzzle.

From the INDIANAPOLIS Star.
Press dispatches make much of the Chi
cago woman who leaped into the water
to save a drowning man and discovered
the man to be her husband. Would these
writer's have US believe she would not
have made the leap had she known what
she was leaping for?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Incentive.

Does Your husband object to your
taking part in politics." asked Mrs. Cross
grain.
Certainly not replied Mrs Barring
Banners.
Then where's the fun in doing so?''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
Man and His Sorrows.

Most of our real SORROWS are our own
fault, said the man of severe ideals
Il don't see how you can say that" re.
Joined the base ball fan. II wasn't play.
ing on our home team when it lost those
critical games, was I?''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
Spelling Reform Demanded,

Don't You ever get any more govern
ment literature on farming?''
Not any MORE replied Farmer Corn
tossel. 81 couldn't stand such ignorance.
They've got a Teller up there that thinks
asparagus spells sparrowgrass' -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
$500 and 5000 each.
w ere 5000 To IS. so.
And these remnants

la Doubl' breasted Khaki suits. fal -cui knick-
erborkers: sizes IL. IL. II and IL: $50 each.
Were 81 49,
II Plain Red Wool Refers: sizes e. :. snl
.: $50 each Were $500 and SGlop.
-, Soft collar Rious-S in strNIc 'al.r illan
.Olors: sizes Ia liz 800 "gch Nee sl.op.
-, Russian and Sailor Bluu>'. Wash suits plain
coiors and stripes Sizcs -. To q; 90 each
Were 81 - 81 - ami Sl.H-
-, Fancy STRIPPED Soft collar ShiriS. - l2'2.
IL. 13ia aud II. ::lr csrh =. for Si-ni.
u Fancy Whit" E"mprrs: sizes = ard i: soc
each. Were 81 .an
Straw Hats for boys anl girls. MILDLY and rah-
rah styles
80. each 900 and s.. "a.
.,nr each 81 - and s. 80
:.lc each slr and 81 90.
Third floor. Tenth St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15

In spite of the story that some such
continuance established the enormous
Gould fortune. the government is out with
invitations for some men to invent rat
trap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
Much Repeated History.

There once was an impudent CRATER
Who greeted reproval with laughter.
But as time rolled around
His record he found
Face to face with a solemn hereafter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
Md these remnants

IL Wuulem'S Swiss Ribbed fi>lr Thread VESTS,
inN peck aud ~ ~,','y"s: hand roch"t,d fronts
sizes 4 aud -: -, each. M"rr toe
n RovS BaIi,rigcau Shirts high Hr~k an
short sleeves: siz.s - and 81 Zoe each. We're
.pDc.
Main floor 4 ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
Friday Special in
Women'S Vests.

\ lot of Swiss Ribbed Vests. of good
quality in low neck and sl""Ne'ess style,
vi n dainty hand-croc heted fronts-30
dozen in the collection
Special value. PC each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
Friday Special in
Linen Crash.

1000 yards Pure Linen Crash. for tea
towels. roller towels and similar service;
11-inch width.
Special price. 12lsc yard.
And these remnants:
) Double Danask Cloths: size 2I.x3 yaris;
soiled: $500 Were Sg.W.
10 dozpn 24-inch Damask Napkins, So. 40 doz
Regularly $500.
4 small lot Of Hand-embrodered Linen Doilies
Scarfs. Centerpieces and Tea Cloths.
4. to Y less regular prices.
Second floor. L 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15

Scientific men who say that brunettes
stand alcohol better than blondes do not
appear to think the bald-headed man Is
worth considering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15

1t has been SO long since the democrats
have had chance to indulge in the joys
of overconidence that it seems a pity for
party advisers to check the impulse
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15

Chairman Hilles is so interested in other
matters that he doubtless forgets, some
times. TO ask President Taft what the
afternoons golf score was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15

The Staten Island man who cooked a
water snake for an eel may be related &c
the person who mistook Belgian hare
for Welsh ia bbit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
Classification.

Would you call that taxi-cab robbery
the performance of a high-class profess
sfonal crook" asked one detective.
No replied the other; mere hack
work"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15

Burns detectives have become so nu-
rnerous that the next census will doubt
less show them to constitute an important
percentage OF the population.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15

Gov Wilson calls for economy in cam
paign funds Perhaps Mr.. Bryan's $1,000
check will be regarded as a pacemaker
instead OF d widows mite
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15

Recent eXcitements ia the Capitol may
e4uire senators and representatives TO
give up a portion of their time to a fire
drill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15

The man who takes the job OF ticket
chopper for the Panama canal will prob
ably have to be something OF diplomat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15

The steamer COrsican is congra tulated
on the fact that it did not strike the ice
berg hard Much depends on how the
trick is performed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15

Like some other statesmen, the prohibi-
ton nominee rejoices that there is no
limit TO the number of times a man NAV
be candidate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15

There arc members OF Congress who ap-
parently find their greatest pleasure in
fixing UP propositions for President Taft
10 veto.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
so pau ) loi 2l
And these remnants:

Is pairs Women's Extra Size Black Lisle Hose.
embroidered In coors: sizes So, and 81: Jbc
pair. We're 7.,c and Sl.00
IL pairs Women's Fancy Isle Hose. heht
shades and polka dotted designs: sizes :. -.
| and 8: 1Jc pair. Were ;5c and soc.
| Main floor F st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
Special value, $500 ea(
And these remnants !:

> Light Blue SILK Parasols 95c each. We're
500. 49,
and S2.5n.
Nam floor q St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15

-Fhe Evening Star. with the Sunday morning
edition. is delivered ny carriers within the city
AZ - cents per month: daily only. IS cents per
month: Sunday only 20 cents per month Orders
NAV he sent by mail. telephone Main 244O
Collection is made by carrier at the end OF each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15

One of the objections to capital punish
ment is the brutalizing influence it exerts
on SO many innocent spectators
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
Friday Clearance in
Bows Suits. Ss 90 and $500.

Every medium and light weight wool
suit that formerly sold at S6tn TO $50 is
included i'm this lot for clearance We
want 10 impress YOU with the genuine
Worthiness of the fabrics. the tine styling
and maxim. and the senerousness OF the
reductions. Sizes q to Il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15

PAYABLE In advance-by mail. postage prepaid:
Daily, Sunday included. one month. 60 cents.
DaiIy Sunday excepted. one month. 80 cents
Saturday Star 81 year. Sunday Star. 81. 10 year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15

Nh. La Toilette has managed TO display
exceptional versatility i'm his role of the
gentleman with a grievance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15

Steamships still follow the iceberg
route. Its fascination is as irresistible as
rocking the boat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
Friday Special in
Women's Silk Umbrellas,

We place on sale new lot of Women
23-iuch Silk Umbrellas in black. green
and navy blue. Much better quality than
this price usually buys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
Safe Way.

From the Cleveland Leader.
a Connecticut man offers to teach avia-
ton by mail We recommend this meth
cd the safest yet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
More Hope!

From the New York Tribune
Just now the colonel Is opening th
door Of hope for women.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15

Entered as second-class mail matter at the post
office at Washington. D. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
Manv KevnotHs

From the Pittsburgh Chronicle- Telegraph
1t is a very quiet day nowadays when
somebody isn't sounding a keynote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15

The suffragettes are now receiving
candy and flowers from all parties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
The Evening star Newspaper Company

Business Once, 18th st. and Pennsylvania Avenue
New York Office: Tribune Building.
Chicago Once: First National Bank Building.
European Once: Regent ST.. London, England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
Friday Special in
Women'S Black Hose.

Lsle Hose, with double soles, heels and
toes and garter tops. All sizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
Special price. 65c each.
Regularly Si.5o.

ana these remnants.
80 pieces Checked Nainsook Underwear. ath
letic shirts sizes 40. "a and AZ: knee drawers,
sizes 40. ~ and A: 25c each Were zoe.
Bathing Suits. gray trimmed with black;
sizes 40 and ~: 30 each. We're 500.
Plain Blue Bathing Suits. high neck and
Were $500.
Main floor, L st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
Friday Specials in
Mems Hose and Ties.

90 dozen pairs Plain Black
Gauze-weight Socks, with triple
woven heels and toes to insure
wear. One of our best known
manufacturers productions. but
they failed to pass the rigid exam
lnatlon on account OF very trivial
imperfections in the weave-no
holes or thread breaks. If perfect
they would sell at 25c pair.
Special price, q pairs for 75o.
Pure Silk Knitted hand
Ties, in attractive plain colors
that are popular with men. High
grade and perfect in every re-
spect, being the remainder OF the
makers stock, we secured them
at a concession, enabling us to
sell them at the