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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28
Thanksgiving.

A touch of wintry snow gives to
Thanksgiving day bit of the 'old-fash-
ioned' feeling that somehow it Seems to
have lost in recent years In this climate
seldom does the snow appear so early.
But no token of winter can lessen the
spirit of thankfulness that pervades the
country today. for this is except onal
occasion for expressing gratitude for the
bounties of Providence. In every respect
the American people are blessed with
abundance and prosperity. The earth
has yielded phenomenal harvests of great
value, record-breaking crops await ng
even now 10 be garnered and transported
10 market. The year that has passed
since last Thanksgiving day has been free
from disastrous happenings. Public
health has been good. The country has
fortunately escaped ENHANCEMENT in a
war with a southern neishbor in conse-
quence OF the apparent failure Of govern
ment IN that land menacing American
lives and property. In no other direc-
ton has there been a serious cloud TO
shadow the tranquility of the people
Domestic problems have been met and
solved and the country has passed
through a political campaign of a remark
able character without in any way weak
ening the foundations of the national
structure With peace and health and
abundance. with education advancing and
bringing enlightenment TO increasing num-
bers with the average Of personal con-
ditions rising steadily in all parts of the
country, with the stability of our institu-
tons increased. we as a people have &C.
CASTOR. therefore. today to give thanks,
in obedience to the Presidents proclama-
tor, 1or all the good that has come
TO US.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28
Financing an Uprising.

Now that official reports and unofficial
estimates afford basis. there is much
comment on the amount Of money col
Iected and expended by the progressives
in the recent campaign. In some quar-
tiers the figure is put at S2.Ooo.0OO and
some carpers say that the sum is hardly
associate with a campaign expressing a
spontaneous movement of the people for
better government
Why, they ask. so much? Let it be adj
mitted that at the start there were men
who believed that great upheaval un-
assisted by ordinary earthly influences
was at hand and would express itself at
the polls. There We're some Such-men
who really had grown impatient with
both of the old parties and saw the need
of a new one. Here was a practical man.
There an idealist. Yonder a dilettante.
with no clear perception of anything, but
only a passion for the limelght.
But when it became plain. as it must
have done months before election day,
that this was a dream. and that whatever
rising took place would have to be helped
up by the homely agencies of life and
politics. why did the idealists and the
dreamers consent TO go along with the
practical chaps who had never been in
darkness about the business for min
ute? Why did they not separate from
the Perkinses and the Flinns-thoroughly-
practical men-and go in for true pro-
gressiveness on the proper lines. or retire
into their studies and await more pro-
Pitious time for hurrying the millennium?
But there is a more important ques-
ton. What are these men going to do
about 1916? If an expenditure of $1,000
600 this year could accomplish no more
can party, how much will be necessary
to continue the warfare on that party,
and at the same time take on the vic
torious democratic party as an antag
onist for the next contest? One natural
1y answers, mighty sight of money.
This years figures will be a mere baga-
telle by comparison.
Who will put up? The practical men
should head the list. and some may be
willing to send good money after bad.
Mr.. Perkins, for one, should respond.
But in what measure? This time he was
the fount of many financial blessings.
Whenever Chairman Dixon got hard up
he went to Perkins. and never in vain.
witness stand before the Ciapp commit
tee. was we'll expressed, and seemed to
come from the heart.
STILL as the load will henceforth be
much heavier, MIR. Perkins must have as
sistance He cannot be expected to
finance for four years an uprising which
for eight months this year emptied his
own and other pockets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28
Value of Preparedness.
From the New York Herald.

So marvellous is the celebrity with which
the Balkan campaigns of the allies have
been conducted and so sure seem their
results that 1t may not be premature to
attempt a rough estimate Of some of the
military causes responsible for the out
come. The overmastering reason rests
undoubtedly on the obvious fact of the
unrelenting preparedness Of the allies and
on the fatuous neglect Of the Osmanlis
to recognize possibilities that would have
to be faced. At the forced outbreak Of
hostiities the Balkan armies took the
field equipped to the last button and so
organized that their mobility finds no
parallel save in the Franco-German war.
Opposed to these forces was an army
whose great tradition had been dropped
by the rascaities of politics and whose
administrators committed the ever fatal
error of Understanding enemies who
had been their vassals for centuries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28
Thanksgiving Song.

Where shall we seek the song
The song of gratitude?
There in the clamoring throng
Where the weak bow to the strong
And the strife is still renewed!
Or in the bugle clear
That ends the bitter fray?
Or in the empty cheer
When the reveling crowd draws near
The favorite of a day?
Or is 1t the simple lay,
The song so low and sweet,
Or the laugh of a child at play?
These are the songs, they say,
OF gratitude complete.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28

that has been written on the subject OF
the future possibilities OF aviation the fire
bomb has played an important part. Full
confirmation. therefore. of the report from
Sofia which tells of the firing of Adrian
ople by this means will be awaited with
interest. Considering the aerial equip
ment of the large powers now engaged
in delicate negotiations, the failure Of
which will unquestionably mean general
war in Europe the possibility Of the air.
plane not merely as a means of spying
but for wholesale destruction adds to the
horror of the prospect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28
An Opinion Respected.

You ought to try to get into the con-
idence of your constituents said the
confidential adviser.
Il have their confidence" replied the
statesman. II told them before was
elected that no man ought to hold office
for more than one term, and now they
are taking me at my word
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28
Public Protection of Health,
rom the Chicago Record Herald

Students of civic affairs comment fire.
uuently on the reluctance of municipal
authorities and taxpayers to spend money
for health protect on. 1t is difficult to
convince the average legislator or citizen
that appropriations for this purpose are
of greater public benefit than the spend
ing Of large sums on the protection Of
property. We are all inclined to take
chances on the lives Of ourselves and our
fellow citizens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28

UIn order to avoid DELAYS account o.
personal absence. letters TO TIE STAR should
rot he addressed to any Individual connected
with the office. but simply to THE STAR or ("
the Editorial Business Department. according
20 tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28
Concerning Treasures.

You say that you would cherish my
daughter as an inestimable treasurer"
said Mr.. Cumrox.
Yes" replied Baron Fucash.
But how about home for her? I ap-
precate what you say about her being
treasure. But 1 don't want her treated
like an art treasure"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28
A Guide to the Christmas Stocks.

Leather Goods Leather Novelties Works of Art Brca
brac and Ceramics Art Needewo Fancy Goods Stationery
Desk Appointments Card and Stationery Engraving Belts,
Hair Ornaments Clocks Photo Frames, Umbrellas Perfumes
and Toilet Articles Lamps, Books. Gloves Handkerchiefs.
Neckwear Lace Embroderes Yelling, Hosiery Underwear.
Second FOOr-Tabe Toilet Decorative and Bed Linens Bed
Beds and Bedding Fancy Screens Utility Boxes Elan
nels Cottons Wooden Wash Dress Goods Innings Vel
vets, Silks, White Goods, Millinery, Mems Clothing.
Girls Apparel Infants Clothing Furnishings Requisites
Muslin Underwear, Silk Petticoa House Garments and
Robes Corsets Womens and Chldrens Shoes and House
Slippers Womens Ready -to-wear Garments
Fourth Floor-Pcures Rugs and Mattngs Upholstery La e
Curtains Willow Furniture Japanese and Oriental Fabrics and
Furniture Sporting Goods Photo Supplies Toys Dolls aud
Games.
Fifth FOor-Baskeware Chnaware Cut Glass and Glassware
Japanese China and ottery Metal Tabewares Houseurns
ngs, Kitchen Utensils Sewing Machines Connections Pure
Sixth FoorDning Room Furniture Fancy Furniture and Gen
eral Household Furniture.
Seventh Floor-Oce Furniture Regerators Baby Carriages
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28

Occasionally the way man stands de-
feat has great deal of influence with
the American people in forming an opin-
ion Of his possibilities of future useful
ness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28

After the cabinet announcements are
made there Is bound to be enough dis
appointment to give new impetus to the
single presidential term idea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28

Having given away all but $2o,OOO,OoO,
all Mr.. Carnegie has to do is to restrain
the business ability that piled up a
colossal fortune from a much smaller
sum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Undaunted.

What did that eminent parsonage dc
when you told him you wanted to take
his picture?'
He called the dog
And what did you do them"
''Oh, took the dogs picture, too
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28

There were moments during the cam
paign when 1t looked as if Thanksgiving
day might not be the glorious success 1t
has proved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28
For Assistance and
Convenience of PatrOns.

Engraving of initials free of
charge on silverware, jewelry
and other articles costing over
$I.oo, umbrellas costing over
$500, and the stamping OF
leather goods costing over
SI.oo.
Suitable boxes for any gift purchases
that can be thus enhanced for pre-
senting will be gladly furnished with
out charge.
The shopping card will be found a great
time saver for those making pur-
chases in more than one department.
Ask for it.
Bureau Of Adjustments and Parcels
Checking Room. Main floor. Tenth
street.
Private Telephone Stations adjoining
Book Department and in the Waiting
Rooms. Telephones at every counter.
Post Ohice-Issues Money Orders and ac-
cepts Registered Mail. Collections
throughout the day. Main floor. Tenth
street.
Telegraph Station, adjoining Post ONCE.
Reception Rooms. Balcony. First floor
and Fourth floor.
A Nurse from the Store Hospital will be
called upon Amusement
Cafe and Lunchroom-Sixth floor
If you cannot reach the store, the
Mail Order Department is at
your service, through mail and
phone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28

One of the important things to be
undertaken at the coming session of
Congress is the clearing out Of large
number Of desk drawers and pigeon
holes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28
A Classic Confession.

Diogenes remarked, "Ah, me.
On earth there is no honest elf.
For, to speak truthfulIy and free,
I'm something of a bluff myself!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28

The discovery of blond Eskimos may be
followed by information that some enter
prising dealer in drugs and cosmetics
has established branch in the arctic
regions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28

1t is confidently expected that panics
can be averted by securing an elastic
CURRENCY and doing away with the
elastic conscience in high finance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28

The Evening star with the Sunday morning
edition. Is delivered nv carriers within he city
ct - cents month: daily only q cents per
month: Sunday only. 90 cents month Ord RS
NAV he sent ny mail. telephone Main 244o
Collection is made by carrier at the end OF each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28

The first holiday of the winter season
brought a snow furry that looked like
rehearsal for the Fourth of March.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28

PAYABLE IN advanrc-hv mail. nostag" prenaid:
Daily Sunday Included month. 60 cents
Daily. Sundav eyceDted. one month 80 cents
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star. 81 40 year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28

II j. p. Morgan reads all the rare old
manuscripts he buys, IL is small wonder
that he has no time to be interviewed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28

1t should not be hard 10 convince even
the most superficial student OF political
economy that dynamite is no argument.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28

1t seems impossible to mention w. ].
BRYAN for any high position without
danger of serious controversy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28

The. Balkans are compelled to take ques-
tons of political reorganization with trag-
ic seriousness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28

Albert Patrick's Thanksgiving is no
doubt the more sincere because it has
been so long delayed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28

Candidate for hero medal: The per-
son who observes that the turkey is small
and tactfully insists on having dark meat
or wing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28

Entered as socond-rlass mail matter at the post
Office Washington. ID. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28
The Evening Star Newspaper Company.

Business Once. 18th 81. and Pennsvlvania Avenue
New York Office. Tribune Building
Chicago Office: First National Bank DuldtnR.
European Office; Regent St.. London, England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28
Modern Self. Confidence.

1.-The audiences were very disorderly in
Shakespeares day." said the student
WELL" replied Mr.. Stormington Barnes
you can't blame them. The authors of
that day may have been able to write
Shakespeare, but between you and me
don't believe they knew how to play it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28
Cause for Thanksgiving 7
I. Louis Globe Democrat.

fVtH eHe. St. 0Vr1s OIVUe UeuCctdts
We are nearing another session Of Con-
gress. which. however. cannot begin until
after Thanksgiving day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28

People do not go out shooting to get
Thanksgiving turkey. as our forefathers
did. Which is something more to be
thankful for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28

Much of the practical and utlitarian
in wonderful uariety eUidencing the
growing tendency of choosing remem-
ORANGES from the lines of merchandise
not usually associated with gift buying;
IMPRESSIVE in their excellence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-28

Much that is exclusive and cannot
be duplicated; hundreds of Novelties in
limited quantities, or that cannot be
produced or reordered in season, so that
the aduisability of early choosing is
forcibly apparent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-17
FINED FOR An ASSAULT.
William Griffin is Made to Pay
twenty-five Dollars for
Beating H. L Pattie

At late hour last night Officers
Ferguson and Campbell, who were on
upper King street, discovered a man
named H. L. Pattie on an incoming
electric train who had been brutally
assaulted. 1t was alleged that the
attack had been made by William
Griffin, and when the latter saw the
officers he ran. Officer Ferguson
chased him for several squares before
he caught him. Pattie was bleeding
profusely, both eyes being cut and a
cash extended across one side of his
forehead.
Griffin was brought before the Po-
lice Court this morning when Pattie
stated that the assault was unpro-
voked and that it occurred near Spring
Park a short time before the train ar
rived at that station.
Griffin in his statement said the
trouble originated over a bottle OF
whisky; that he met Pattie who asked
him for a drink which he gave him
He further stated that Pattie assault
ed him before he struck him.
Justice Cation imposed fine of $25
upon Griffin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-17
Police Cour t
Justice II. b. Cation presiding

The following cases were disposed
Of this morning:
Frank Grigsby, colored, charged
with breaking into and robbing the
office of Henry X. Field G. Co., was
sent to the grand jury.
George Johnson, colorcd, charged
with disorderly conduct, was dis
missed.
Laura Cash, charged with being
drunk and disordcrly, was
fined s..
William Griffin, charged with as
saulting II. l.. Pattie, was fined S25.
Josephine Lee and Jennie Payne,
both colored, charged with disorder
ly conduct, were fined S. each.
Lizzie Shepherd, colored, charged
with disorderly conduct, was fined
IS. Jesse Cole, colored, charged
with similar offense, forfeited his
collateral by failing to appear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-17
RELIANCE FIRE COMPANY

A meeting of the Reliance Steam
Fire Engine Company was held last
night for the purpose of selecting
delegates TO the State Firemen's Con
vention which meets in Roanoke on
August IS A. D. Grimes. A. T. Sull-
ivan, Conrad Schwab and Eugene
Rodgers were elected delegates, and
C. e. Davis, Harry Padgett, Warren
Zimmerman and e. D. Bison alter
mates. Kenneth w. Ogden, elected
vice-president, was also elected as
delegate to the convention.
The delegates and vice-president
were empowered to make all arrange
ments for transportation, hotel ac-
comodations, ETC., and $50 was ap-
propriated to pay the expenses OF the
representatives, who will leave for
Roanoke on Tuesday, the 9th ulti-
mo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-17
SENT TO GRAND JURY

Frank Grigsby, colored, who was
arrested yesterday by policeman Gar
yey and Kern on suspicion of break
ing into and robbing the office OF
H. X. Field & Co. which occurred
recently, was brought before the po-
lice Court this morning. He had in
his possession, counting machine,
pocketbook, baseball nit, diaries.
stamps, ETC., which had been ta|en
from the Office on the night Of July
2.
A pistol was also stolen at the
time. The officers stated that Grlgs-
by was attempting to sell stamps
when he was arrested.
Grigsby said he found the stamps
in an envelope on the corner OF
King and Columbus streets, and the
other articles on dump on north
Royal street.
Justice Cation sent the accused on
to the Grand Jury,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-17
PREVAILING HOT WAVE.
General Humidity Still Holds Sway
Light Rain Last
Night

The torrid wave which settled over
this part of the country over two
weeks ago, still holds its grip and the
discomfort has in no wise been miti-
gated by the fierce storms which
have at times struck this section.
Ominous CLOUDS gathered in the
western and northern heavens yester-
day evening, but they scattered and
brought no relief. Late last night
there was a short-lived shower, but
when it ceased calm followed which
rendered conditions as sultry as ever.
The heat interfered considerably with
sleep.
The weather bureau had predicted
cooler weather yesterday, but this
morning another forecast stated that
there would be no decided changes
in temperature. The humidity today
has caused suffering to man and beast,
and several days may lapse before
any decided relief is experienced.
During this long spell of hot wealth
err no fatalities nor prostrations have
occurred in this city. Other places,
however have not been so fortunate
Several hundred persons have died
from the heat in different cities, while
many have been Frustrated. In some
cases the extreme heat has driven
people to suicide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-17
COMPLETES NEW HOUSES.

T. C. Howard has just completed
three new houses at 100, Ill and liz
South Patrick street which will be
ready for occupancy about August l.
The houses are modern in every par
ticular and were built by Joseph F.
Rodgers, the well known contractor.
They have six rooms reception hall
and bath and all modern improvements
including electric light and hot water
heating plant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-17

The steamer Dennis Simmons, which
has brought cargoes of lumber from
Carolina sound ports to Alexandra
for q years, began her last trip un-
der steam when she left Baltimore
on June 90. She was taken to James
Vile, N. c., to be dismantled arc!
made a barge. The Dernis-Simmons
Lumber Company of Edenton, N. c.,
had the vessel built at Wilmington,
Del, in 1891. Capt. William Slem-
mons, of Salisbury, Md, commanded
her for over 10 years. Capt. Slenl-
mons is to become pilot of the fishing
steamer Sweepstakes, about ready to
leave Baltimore for Tappahannock,
Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-17
DIED..

On Tuesday, July 16, 1912, at the
Alexandria Hospital, RUTH VIRGIN
la, wife of A. C. Slaymaker. Fun
eral from her fathers residence, 124
north Fayette street, on Thursday,
July Is, at p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-17
RIVER NOTES.

With large consignment of scorla
bricks from Middlesboro, England, the
Holland American liner Zaandyi is
due this week to enter the Capcs on
her way to Washington. From there
she will 90 to Baltimore to finish dis
charging and load outward for Rotter-
dam. The Zaandyk will be the largest
vessel to ever come up the Potomac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-17

Salt water tailors, mackeral, but
tcrfish and sea bass for sale by G. f..
Price G. Co., in market during the re-
mainder of the week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-17
25c IMPORTED BELFAST DIVINITY, 15c YARD
DRESS AND SUIT LINENS IN CORRECT WEAVEs

upon desiraby and the that is so pro
this Suitngs; anything we believe ter popularity
greater suits dresses waists they are d
the prevailing modes
fully maintained both III
the fine and heavy
48-in White and Oyster Linens yd DUO
Shrunken Butchers Linen specially priced yd '9c
36-in Linen, Zoe
Sheing full bleached, yd .....'Sl'oo
9O-n Heavy suits yd Sl25
Second fioor-Eeventh