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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-27
NAMED MEDICAL DIRECTOR.
Telegraph and Telephone Lines Es
tahlish Sick Benefit Fund.

In connection with the administration
OF new pension and sick benefit plan
which is being put in force by the Amer
lean Telephone and Telegraph Company
the Western Union Telegraph Company
and the Western Electric Company, all
of which are allied. DR. Alvah H. Doty
formerly health officer of the poor OF
New York, has been appointed medical
director of the employees benefit fund
committee.
The companies expect gradually to es-
tablish a system of medical supervision
and preventive sanitation, designed tC
preserve and improve the health of 2OO,-
600 employees OF the companies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-27
Knockers Club at Annual
Feast of FrivoIity.
NO RESPECTER OF PERSONS
Shafts Aimed at Highbrows and
Lowbrows Alike.
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION
Reign of Revelry With Program
That Surpassed the Clubs Previ-
Gus Best Efforts.

1t began at Rauscher's last evening
shortly after the changing atmosphere OF
twilight deepened into the darkness of a
winter night, that annual feast of fri
vOlity for which the knights of Momus-
some called them "Knockers''-are famed
far and wide, and President Thomas A.
Bynum was at the helm. He soon lost
it. however. to John A. Purvis, and under
the direction of that weighty leader as
POSTMASTER the sixteenth annual ban
quet to this noted order of funmakers
wandered far into the night.
The ornate program, replete with hui
morous stories and witty jokes; embel-
lshed with cartoons of the high officials
of the organization, cartooning the demo-
crat who began with wanting cabinet
office and ended with wanting to go home,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-27
JOHN A. HUSTON.
Financial Secretary.

Clark of Wyoming. Representative
Swagar Sherley of Kentucky, Represent
alive Barnhart Of Indiana, Represent
alive Dyer of Missouri and Represent
alive Cline of Indiana each in turn gave
his contribution of material for the
scribbler to review in his scroll. which
will be read at the next annual banquet.
Public Printer Donnelly also added re-
marks to the occasion. which went or
not" as his hearers agreed or disagreed
with him.
Enjoyable features of the program
aside from those mentioned included
songs delightfully."- s'ng by Mrs. Naecker.
characteristic vocalities" by George
O'Connor and illustrated and other
songs by William l.. Thornton.
President Bynum's opening address of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-27

tons. popular and classical, including
numbers from Mendelssohn, Won Suppe.
Onenbach, Moret. Verdi, Salisbury,
Lampe. Victor Herbert and DAILY.
''The Suffragette Stunt was vigorously
prosecuted by band of KNOCKERS ap-
propriately arrayed and headed by Mrs.
Clara Naecker. 1t represented an appeal
from the decision of Maj. Sylvester to
Secretary Wick of the inaugural commit
tee. denying the "suffragettes'' a place
in the inaugural parade. 'if they have
one" Secretary Wick gave the o. K.
asked OF him. 1.-The Hobo Stunt" was
designed to show the liberality of one
of the worlds greatest capitalists in Civ
ing a poor man a million dollars because
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-27
CLEARANCE SALE OF FURS.
New Stylish Waists Specially Low
Priced at S3.05

One hundred and fifty Dainty New Silk Waists which
Gently acquired from the maker by special price, consequently
able mark their demands We can
safely that the saving averaged the oneha
probably
Chiffon in various combinations, Lace Crepe de Chine,
Crepe Meteor, Charmeuse, Brocades, Messanes, Fancy
Tafetas in black, navy brown copenhagen, white taupe
and back-and- white
They made with regard for the advance spring
style IDEAS and therefore will douby
string brighten her with something
Some with high neck and long Sleeves others low neck
sleeves, and various modes in collars and yokes
complete line of sizes up a.
Special price, S3.@5 each.
Tbrd0 @
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-27

gave views Of the Elger. Monch and
Jungfrau from Murren.' The Lakes of
the -Four Cantons included a glimpse Of
the Lion Of Lucerne. and of the birth
place Of William Tell. the journey clos
ing at Zurich. That SwitZerland's his
tory and romance shared interest with
its scenic beauty was evidenced by the
recognition that greeted each monument
Of past greatness. the homes of Voltaire.
de Stael and other celebrities and the
Byron immortalized Castle of Chillon.
The lecture win be repeated this aft
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-27
W0mem's Fine Tailored Suits
AT a Special january
CLEARANCE PRICE OF S16.75.

Never have offered attractive sale of Womens Fine
Tailored Suits reductions average third
onea The lessened
undesirable but because know that
such these will greatly facilitate quick distribution which
present desire.
Besides the garments stock have included
the Newest Black and Navy Blue Serge Spring Suits approved
models
There is nothing more desirable i'm materials,
colorings, styles, workmanship@an low prices.
Broadcloths Cheviots, Two-toned Diagonas, Whip
cords Serges, Mixtures in black blue two-toned eff
ects and fancy patterns made in the best possible tailored
manner and lined with guaranteed satin SINNERS
peau de cygne.
No in the sale formerly priced worth
$780, many them have been marked 5000
$780, appreciate the atractveness of this
offering at the
Special Clearance Price=S16.75 for choice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-27

tor in your home-keep it handy
get large fifty-cent case from
any drug store and then if any one
-Should eat something which
doesn't agree with them; if what
they eat lies like lead, ferments
and sours and forms gas; causes
headache, dizziness and nausea;
quotations of acid and undigested
food-remember as soon as Pape's
Diapepsin comes in contact with
the stomach all such distress van
ishes. Its promptness, certainty
and ease in overcoming the worst
stomach disorders is a revelation
to those who try it.-Advertise-
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-27

with passing giimpses Of the Matter
horn. and up another mountain to the
Hospice Of st. Bernard. A visit to
Lovely Bernina. an Alpine Wonder
land" gave a motion panorama Of
scenic contrasts which ranged from an
avalanche of snow on the skyline to
bird studies in the blossom-gay valley
below. A trip over the Simplon, through
picturesque towns and along jeweled
highways, led to Interlaken. to the
waterfalls near Lauterbrunnen and to .
final ride on the Jungfrau railway, which
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-27
A Sale of Fine Covered Dishes
At a Very Unusually Low Price.

We bought from of the leading English potteries
complete sample line of Covered Dishes numbering
all pieces price that enables o offer them
II to IS of the Regular Prices.
All in the desirable 8inch and represent
est patterns extensive of beautiful
with gold and semimat gold handles and gold traced
of shapes included and under ordinary
undecorated white could be bought for
have placed them Every absolutely perfect and be-
ing samples naturally the manufacturers product
They displayed for sale tomorrow morning
Special price, SOC each.
just one=fourth to one=third regularly.
exceptional value that rarely possible present
HorG st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-27
Talks on Church in Labrador.

Rev. DR.. c. Ernest Smith, rector of St.
Thomas Episcopal Church. spoke last
night on the work of the Episcopal
Church in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The church, particularly in the last
seventy-five years. he said. had greatly
aided the people living in those frozen
regions. An address also was made by
j. Nelson Barry. who for many years
was medical missionary in Labrador.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-27
JOHN II. PCRVIS,
TOastmaster.

the work they kin do without droppin
dead in their thracks." Another's claim
was that he could substitute the illumi-
mating literature of the farmers bulletins
for the mental mycosis Of the Congress
sional Record still another said his ma
tive county, Posey. Ind. had never had a
bigger job than railway mail clerk.
One of the candidates gave as his def
milton Of what a public printer is. "a
highbrow from Boston. a freak from the
Philippines. bucolic Brooklynite." and
only stopped when the commissioner as
sured him ne had the right idea And
another promised. If appointed, to make
the "bull moosers get out and hunt for
the hat that was lost in the ring"
Orchestra Enlivens Program.
The chief anthem of the evening was
entitled when the Print Shop Whistle
Blows for Uncle Sam" But throughout
the dinner and interlarding the various
unique features of the program the
knights of Momus orchestra. under the
direction of c. ". Schofield, played selec-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-27
Civil Service Rules Applied.

One Of the most laughable features of
the evening was the civil service exam
ination held for the position of public
printer. 1t was presided over by Frank
A. Kidd. a past president of the Knights
of Momus, who. for the occasion, i'm
ipersonated prominent civil service COM
missioner. while DR.. Atkinson, w. E.
Burchfield. Philip Nachman. Jason Water
man. Maurice Jarvis. Ed BurkhOlder.
Frank a. Long and d. Gilin assumed the
roles of applicants. or those whose names
have been mentioned as applicants, for
the position.
The commissioner announced at the
very outset, lin removing the doubts and
uncertainties surrounding so great pub
lie natter that ''only real. live. can't
possibly-lose candidates would be per-
mitted to stand for examination Re-
publicans, straddlers and bull moosers''
were peremptorily ordered to be seated.
The commissioner then announced that
before he could give his Endorsement to
any aSpirant for 1.-The nerve-racking,
| sleep-dispelling job he must first be sat
| isfied that the applicant had fitness.
meekness and sickness for it.
! Each of the pretended candidates was
| then put through a grilinE such as the
| real candidates will never be able to
| ina CINE. even in their widest flights of
conjecture One said he wanted the job
| to get even with Senator SmOot and
former Public Printers Stillings and
! Leech. and put forth as his strongest
| claim his ability Ito continue the prisint
| cight-hour plan an make the min do all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-27
MARSH A. BODENHAMER,
Treasurer.

some one vouched for his character and
credit.
The reading of The Scribbler's Scroll
served to revive the memories of the last
annual banquet, with quaint and curious
comment by the scribbler. all of them
provoking much laughter, while Early
Bird Advice to a Mighty Big Man" gave
Charles D. Shackelford wide opportunity
for suggestions that seemed like freshly
uncOrked bottles of effervescent wit and
humor. Merriment went it's limit when
that stage i'm the program was reached
which was described as annual Hot
Air From the Highbrows, With Limita-
tons" And, be 1t said with accuracy,
some of the hghbrows did not need to
be limited. for they had already seen
what the lash of the Knockers could do
when deftly welded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-27
Distinctive Dress Footwear for Women

Footwear at all times prominent in Womens
Dress. 1t strongly emphasized than
makers have produced beautiful Styles detail that
goes making
Portable possessed by models Those desiring
advised o consider the following:
Black Suede Button Shoes stylish and unusually
foable strictly handwelt sole and Cuban
Black Suede Button Shoes light Goodyear welt sole.
plain and Cuban heel. Pair. Observation-Disclosures
Black Satin Button Shoes, light Goodyear welt sole and
CuDdn nee fa1r S5 90 and 5000
Smart New Button Shoes with black patent Iaath,
vamp and white calfskin Pair. $500
Tan Russia Caskin Button Shoes, with sik-6nshed
cloth top. Pair. 5000
Tan Suede Button Shoes with light welt and
Cuban heel Pair. 5000
Pearl Gray Suede Button Shoes, model with light
welt sole and Cuban heel. Pair. 5000
TenfhHh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-27
officers and Committees.

The following are the officers Of the
knights of Momus and the committees
who perfected the arrangements for the
function:
Officers-Thomas A. Bynum, president;
Frank D. Smith. vice president; Edward
Burkholder. recording secretary: John A.
Huston. financial secretary; Marsh A.
Bodenhamer. treasurer. and Renne A.
Julian, sergeant-at-arms.
Committees-Guest, E. H. Ryan, chair
man: George d. Ellis, Daniel A. Gillin.
A. l.. Huss. John r. Lamson. j. U. Nc
and Charles E. Young; entertainment.
Robert w. Summers, chairman; John r.
Atkinson, Maurice Jarvis. Louis r: Lip
pincott. Frank H. Long, Philip Mach
man, A. c.. Van Horn and Jason Water
man; printing, A. j. Arnold. chairman;
E. F. Geyer, NJ. L. Statler, Mark H.
Barnum and I. Walter Sharp; press, T..
c. Parsons. chairman; Charles Long. Jo-
seph Sicily. William Smith and H. S.
Sutton: reception. f. E. Calhoon. chair
man: H. G. Brown, VIII E. Burchf1eld.
B. w. Butler, Wilson H. Cook. William
III. Cornish, John B. Dickman. Joseph
Gibson. Oscar z. Homer. Harry n. Kelch-
ner Frank A. Kidd. +. Frank Kimmel,
NJ. L. Letter, Thomas a. McAloon, Jo-
seph Mann, John w. Nee. John w.
Michael. A. r. Nathan. William F.
O'Brien, John r. Purvis, .Balsey Sauter,
Michael n. Serrano. f. n. Whitehead.
Joseph c. Whyte, Louis Winter and
Harry w. Ziegler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-27
Distinguished Guests Given Chance.

1t was at this point the distinguished
guests of the evening were called upon
for remarks. Secretary Wick of the in
aueural committee proved his claim as
a friend of union labor and Of its dis
tinctive label. Fred Whitehead Sang his
swan song taking capital and labor for
his theme anG incidentally intimating
that, while he might have to give way
the 9Th of March, he would come back
and bring his bells with him.
Thomas Brahany, the author. told
humorous stories: Senator SmOot of
Utah helped a. little. in, the knocking;
Representative Murdoch of Kansas re-
minded the organization of his efforts
to protect them from loan sharks; Rep
resentative SisSOn of Mississippi, who
made the only really serious speech of
the evening. stirred his hearers to en-
thusiastic applause with his remarks
on 1.-The poor mans rights; Senator
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-27
Special Sale of 1900 Pillowcases.

Pride of the West" Pllowcases than
regular 45x36 inches We
on great quantity have will doubtless
cient supply the demand Regular price, $500 Dozen
17c each; $500 the dozen.
Seconds Eleventh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-27
Be CAREFUL WHAT
YOU TAKE FOR COLDS

! The danger in
using p "a I e n I
IN e d i cines is
from the slim
ulants and dan
gerous drugs
which many of
! I n e m depend
on for their
temporary eff
! feet. Because
ii Is free from
alcohol. narcot-
les and dan
gerOuS drugs.
Father John 5
, Medicine ne y
! had 30 years of
success as a
! tonic and body
ID u ] q 9 +. for
healing throat
and lungs and
I In the treat
ment of coughs
J and colds. Fat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-27
Special price, S3.Q5 each.
l. 0mg Coats Reduced for Clearam,

The late necesstae dposng of these
reductions Included mixtures cfnchas diagonas and bouce
cloths i'll black brown navy plain colors invisible
plaids and other fancy patterns.
Not all sizes color STYLE but complete
including
from $1,000 and $500 the
Clearance price of $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-27
Lost,
Help Wanted,
Room For Rent
Ads,

1c word; minimum charge, I5c
each day. If you are telephone
subscriber, phone us your want
ad. Bill will be mailed the same
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-27
OUR EHamdsomest Tailored Dress Suits
Are Now Sharply Reduced.

The only e all told various models
colorngs and fabcan and veves corduroys broad
charneuse individual modes The
pounitv is so strongly desiring these
garments should prompt We append herewith the
exact quantities these clearance prices together
with former selling prices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-27

and colds. Father Johns Medicine is
a doctors prescription-pure and
wholesome. Guaranteed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-27
Special Value i'm New Spring Skirts.

Fifty Superior Quality Navy Blue and Black Serge Spring
Skirts portrayng the modes acceptable fashion,
week special Introductory price order acquant you
spring and the excellence All sizes
and misses and qualities that full,
worth $500.
Special price, S3.@5 each.
Many other styles in Black and Navy Blue Cloths of
also Fancy Mixtures and Bedford Cords
priced at $685. $675 to $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-27
THOMAS 4. BYNCM,
President.

and paying a side compliment to the
political individual who shifted his bear
ings from the G. O. P. to the cohorts of
democracy. gave the menu in French and
1.-THE schedule of work i'm uncertain Ian
suage. 1t was the first intimation of
what was to follow, and finely illustrated
the uncertainty that always hung
cloudlke in the air.
But when that schedule began to unroll
itself the luckless weight, be he COM
gresham or compositor. who was caught
in its meshes was soon made to feel for
sure just what was happening. None of
the victims picked for slaughter was
spared. Those knockers began with
the Senate campaign contribution in
vestigating committee. they roped in the
public printer. they sideswiped pros
pective candidates for his job. they
daintily dallied with the suffragette move
ment and they put what some one called
the -kfbosh on Representative Julius
Kahn. himself "a knocker,' and then
handled without mercy a galaxy of lead
ing lights in Congress and in the gov
eminent printing office. 1t was a Won
derful machine that put the banquet in a
class by itself, even in the annals of the
Knockers themselves
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-27

welcome was a choice bit Of oratory.
presented with true parliamentary
grace and effect. Representative Julius
Kahn's address was a blend Of the
poetic and practical. and called forth
enthusiastic applause. Many others con-
tributed to the unique entertainment OF
the evening. with addresses more or
less brief and in a pleasant vein.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-27

@-S3z so Suits reduced to- $500
8-S5O.OO Suits reduced to. .S2@.SO
3@S55.OO Suits reduced to. ......... .S2@.5O
2-S67.5 so Suits reduced to. ......... .S39.5O
1=S@5.OO Suit reduced to. .S49.5O
3@sl75.o0 Suits reduced to $1,000
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-27
May Have Been All Riaht.

The angry citizen pulled into the
office of the city editor.
"See here. SIR" he yelled. what do
you mean by publishing my resigna-
ton from my political office in this
wayT
You gave the story out yourself.
didn't your asked the editor.
"Of course | did" replied the angry
citizen. But your fool paper prints 1t
under the head of Public Improve
ments- '"-Exchange.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-27
Worse Than That.

81 know you don't like me. Miss Iph.
lgenia. but won't you please tell me
why. just TO crafty natural curios-
ityT
'Why. Mr. Orkids. l have never re-
Earded you as a natural curiosityw-
Chicago Tribune.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-27
A Difference.

How much do you think he's
WORTH"
"Are you asking about his efficiency
or his financial condition r--Detroit
Free Presa
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-08-27

Bad promises are better broken thar
kspt-Lincoln
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-08-12
I Gender.

A somewhat angular, severe-looking
spinster was standing IN the station
platform outside a mail coach, inspect
ing with undisguised curiosity the IN
genious net Arrangement which is able
to sweep in mail bags while the train
is in swift motion.
is she working all right" asked
one of the officials.
Aye. aye, Bill" replied his mate,
when suddenly the lady touched him
on the shoulder.
why do you call it 'she'?" she in
quired. as usual athirst for informal
ton.
Because, madam, It's a mail
catcher" replied the courteous o%ffiels,.
And the sniff of the angular spinster
almost drowned the shrill whistle o.
the engine, then preparing to move mn.
London Answers.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-08-12
WRITING
NOT DESIRABLE

People do not like to write. On the
contrary, experts assert with apparent
reason that no person s handwriting is
identical with any other person 3.
This is accepted by the courts as a
fact. " is a circumstance of the ut
most usefulness in b~suiness. Without
lit the worlds convenient systems of
finance could scarcely exist. 1t would
be well If everybody wrote legihlv.
hut it would not be well at all If ev
erybody wrote uniformly. This would
be a condition greatly to be deplored.
Yet the public schools endeavor to
bring about that very thing. AT least,
they teach penmanship, as if they ex-
pected to force all pupils to write
alike. Whether the model in vogue
happens to be "Speneerianv or
"modiied Speneerians," vertical
or "modifed vertical every child
is required to conform to it strictly.
Uniformity is insisted on; individual
ity is suppressed. Legibility is moth
ing, uniformity is everything. So
Jealous are the school people in the
cause of uniformity that writing that
is legible, symmetrical and otherwise
admirable is condemned if it is larger
or smaller than the model. Lest some
variations creep in, they insist that
every one of the thousands of children
shall use the same method; they mark
good writing ''poor' if it is produced
with a movement or a pen position not
prescribed by the rules.
The system. seemingly so silly, may
be susceptible of some defense. Very
likely something of the sort is inevi-
table to some extent in an instruction
and a task of such magnitude. And
perhaps the WRITING instructors expect
the children to abandon the painfully
acquired uniformity and cultivate in
~dividuality as soon as they leave
school and become free agents-as, of
course, many of them do.
Handwriting is by way of becoming
an obsolete art. 1t has virtually dis
appeared from business and even pri-
vate correspondence is now largely
machine written. The pens future
usefulness will be principally for sig
nature purposes. 1t might be well for
the schools to recognize this. If it
were not so unsuccessful in attaining
its object, the precent plan of teach.
ing penmanship would make ii posi-
bic for one person to forge 1000 sig
natures on a referendum petition with
some chance of escaping detection
Cleveland Leader.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-08-12
TRIBUTE TO BARD OF AtON
or Plant Mentioned in Plays Of
Shakespeare.

Tradition has it that Shakespeare
was a frequent partaker OF the hos
pitality dispensed at a certain tavern
in Brentford. and until recently this
was the only direct association which
this portion Of Greater London could
claim with the worlds chief drama
list.
Now, however, a tram-ride to the
Shakespeare garden In Ravenscourt
park, Hammersmith, brings the po-
cts devotees to a little green board
which conveys this intimation: This
garden contains all the herbs and gar
den plants mentioned in Sh~akespeare's
works"
Many an interesting hour may be
spent here in an occupation at IN
literary and horticultural, in locating
in garden-bed and printed page the
whereabouts of the plants and flowers
which figure in Shakespearean
dramas.
On he estate of the countess of
Warwick in Essex there is a worthy
tribute to the Bard of Avon. 1t is a
piece of land known as the Shake
speare Border and includes every
flower. shrub, and vegetable mention
ed by the poet. Every specimen is
labeled, not only with its botanic
name, but also with the quotation
from the play in which it is mention
ed.-London Mail.