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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06
The Black Cat at the White House.

The superstitious will be apt to worry
bit. perhaps over the adoption of
President Wilson by a strange black
at, which, according to reports, appeared
IT the White House the morning after
election and made itself quite at home
and spent the day in the executive pres
ence Black cats are usually associated
with hoodoos and such. but some people
-egard them as tokens of good fortune.
II this cat We're of the tiger" variety
one might possibly suspect ii to be
sort of avatar, come overnight from
Manhattan as a haunt. But this is
olain black cat. and apparently possesses
ali the comfortable domesticity of the
plain and non-political feline Coming
As it does the day after complete smash
Of the big cat in New York. it must be
accepted as a good omen. and unless the
President is one of those to whom cats
are by temperament obnoxious. he may
do we'll TO submit to the adoption and
make this little stranger his office ia
miliar. That black cat presiding solemnly
over conferences and councils may be-
come a factor of the Presidents success
in the management of national affairs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06
Pioneering in Cities.
n the Boston Transcript.

From the Boston Transcript.
City planning, which is an established
profession in Germany. and rising one
In England has in our own country
barely progressed beyond the kindergar-
ten period. It's esteem has not been
much helped by the glowing pictures OF
impossibly ambitious projects which
were conceived chiefly as monuments to
the personal regulations of the land
scape architects who created them. The
city and town planning conference to De
convened by Gov. Foss next month Will,
therefore, be an occasion for distinguish
ing the live wood from the dead in this
new tract of enterprise. law enacted
by the last legislature requires every
community of more than 10000 people to
create local planning boards. Lawrence,
Lowell. Pittsfield, Salem. Fitchburg.
Cambridge, Springfield, Waltham and
WATERFOWL have complied Then an in
teresting thing happens. Having resolved
to plan and chosen planners. the ques-
ton becomes: What, how, and to what
end to plan? Is city with a magnificent
park system and huge, neglected tene-
ment districts Qike BOSTON, well plan
nedo 1t would be painfully sangulne
mind that could think SO. Are sumptuous
streets and imposing public buildings
thorough city planning? If so, the Euro
pean capitals are thoroughly planned,
which is more than they assert of them
selves Be it understood, then, that the
planning of a city is to make 1t a nVaoie
place for all the sorts and conditions OF
men who must live in it, and all the
sorts and conditions of living which will
contribute to that life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06
The New leadership.

Speaker Clark objects to the word
treason as applied by Senator Cummns
In his criticism of the Presidents part
in the making and the passing of the
new tariff bill. OF course. Now that
the campaign is over, maybe the sena tor
will withdraw it. Extravagances in state
ments are pardonable in our politics
when votes are being solicited
But Mr.. Clark goes farther. He justifies
all the President did in that matter.
After explaining what he. Clark, MIR.
Underwood and other democratic leaders
In the House contributed toward putting
the measure into shape. the Speaker says:
Now. il the rest of us did those things
what hindered the President from doing
the same things? And how can the max
ing of suggestions by him be construed
into treason? Senator Cummins' charge
OF treason is preposterous.
THE President did his part the House
did its part. the Senate did its part: We
all stood together and worked together;
We made the best tariff bill in half a
century-hence these tears"
But this does not meet the real point of
the Iowa senator's criticism which is that
the President exceeded his constitutional
powers in interfering al all. All that Mr..
Clark, Mr.. Underwood and other members
Of the House did was legitimately done.
The matter was in their hands. Under the
Constitution they We're charged with the
iuty of preparing, reporting and passing
tariff bill
But. his opponents ask. what right had
the President at that stage of the game to
take hando What right had he to i'm
pose his will on the House in the matter
either of rates elassihcations? His
place was in the White House an even
mile away from where the House of Rep
-esentatives was in session. Why did he
make himself the invisible government
on Capitol Hill?
MIR Cummins is not alone in making the
charge that the President did this. Others
have complained. and. in fact. the matter
% conceded. Mr.. Underwood surrendered
his views on wool to the President, and
several senators are believed to have sur
rendered their views on sugar to him.
SO that in the two important matters of
wool and sugar, the executive and not the
legislative branch of the government pre-
vailed in the new tariff policy.
Nor does the question stop with the
tariff. Currency reform is now in hand.
put less in the hand of Congress than of
Inc President. 1t is complained that he is
seeking to dominate action on that as
nc did on the tariff. Next will come the
trusts. then the Philippines. the navy.
and so on. VIII he stop? Can he be
stopped? Having started so briskly, will
ne not try TO go on?
This is the New Leadership. to Illus
.rate and complement the New Freedom.
The republicans, and some democrats
object to it. and in next years campaigns,
and very likely in the campaign of 1916.
he issue will be formally raised on the
stump, and will bring out the big guns
IN both sides.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06
Chocolate Sets
inn New Decorations.

France. Germany, Japan and
Austria have long been noted ior
the beauty OF decorations which
they apply to Chinaware. From
these countries most famous pot
teries we have received this at
tumn quite the most beautiful
Chocolate Sets that we have ever
imported Many new patterns
are comprised in our present dis
play, and the designs and shapes
are decidedly numerous. And an
important point we want to bring
out in regard to these sets is that
the selection of the most mex
pensive shows the same care
and judgment as the most costly.
Priced from SI.75 to $4,000 set
Of II pieces.
Fifth floor, ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06
Selecting New Superintendent.

The resignation Of Supt Davidson
which has unfortunately come to pass.
precipitates a difficult situation that the
board of education must promptly meet.
The efficient school head is leaving Wash
ington to accept in Pittsburgh a much
higher salary, and there is no possible
way to hold him here. In departing he
carries with him the best wishes OF all
Washington and the keen regrets of those
who appreciate the excellent work he has
done since coming to this city in aiding TO
place the school administration on a high
plane of effectiveness.
Already many candidates for the super
intendency have been proposed by friends
in terms of enthusiastic appraisal of their
qualifications. The school board is con-
fronted by an embarrassment of riches
and will be chiefly troubled by the multi
plicity of interests at work for individ-
uals who are rated as competent to sue
coed DR.. Davidson. The possibilities are
of three classes-those now identified with
the local school system. those who nave
formerly been identified with it and are
now engaged elsewhere in educational
work and those who, with educational
experience. have never been associated
with the District schools. Perhaps the
board will seek first to determine from
which one of these three classes the new
superintendent is to be selected. II this
course is followed the choice is rendered
easier than though the field were held
widely open from the outset. with each
candidate considered on individual merits
Yet it might not be possible to proceed
thus rigidly, for with so large number
of availables it is quite conceivable that
the board of education may be unable for
some time to concentrate on any one with
a majority vote, and compromise may
be necessary.
The time elapsing before DR.. Davidson $
retirement from Washington is short, and
it is to be hoped that the selection will
be made before he leaves. SO that there
will be no lapse of administrative au-
thority and no mere stop-gap arrange
ment to tide over an interim. 1t is neces-
sary for the good of the schools that
ministrative authority at any time. The
local school system has been considerably
disturbed during the last few years by
changes in the office of superintendent,
and Dr. Davidsons retirement is thus a
more severe blow to it, for 1t was hoped
that with his appointment had come a
period of quiet and progress This con-
sideration should impel the board of edu-
cation to act as speedily as is compatible
with the necessity to fill the office with
the best available material.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06
Christmas Coming.
From the Scranton Times.


We have two advance notices of the
coming Christmas holidays. The Wom-
ans Shopping League has had moving
picture films prepared, to be shown all
over the country, asking people to do
their christmas shopping early in Decem-
Der, and the arrival of toy-laden ships
from Germany in New York calls sharply
the attention of the people to the prepa-
rations for the greatest of holidays.
" nile the American mind has been oc-
cupied with the. Fourth of July. base
bali and other things associated with
summer, patient fingers in that far-away
land have been busy fabricatng the
charming nothings which will delight
American children under the glamour Of
the Christmas tree. And now the fruit
of their toll and ingenuity is beginning to
pass through the custom houses in huge
carroes. which will soon be distributed
among the toy stores and thence pass
into the possession of eager little ones
in thousands of homes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06

at the bottom conditions will remain I'M
changed A rank and file trained and
driven by Richard Croker and Charles r.
Murphy will still be there, menace un-
der bad leadership to good government
Like master, like man. Or, turn II
around. Like man. like master. Would
the rank and file Of Tammany respond to
party appeals-be a dependable party as
set-under any otheS kind of leadership
than the Crokerian or the Murphian
When Mr.. Croker retired he made Lewis
Nixon, man of education and the high
est standing, his successor. But MIR.
Nixon discovered in few months that he
was out of place: that he was too rich for
Tammany's blood So he retired, and
shortly afterward Mr.. Murphy took
charge. Tammany required, sought, and
obtained. leader after its own heart.
Here will be Mr.. Mitchers difficulty.
His aims are high and sincere, and all
good citizens should wish him we'll of his
task and aid him in it. But can Tam
many be put into shape to make his CO.
operation with 1t possible on the lines of
his election promises and his official pur-
poses? In other words, can a leadership
be found for the organization which will
meet Mr. MitcheIs desires and at the
same time produce results on election
day?
The destruction of Tammany is not on
the cards. Such thing is not desired by
the national democratic leaders. An or
ganization so dependable in state and ma
tional campaigns is too valuable to be
snuffed out. Besides. such an effort
would fail What must be decided in this:
Can Tammany be made thoroughly re-
spectacle and acceptable at the top, and
remain thoroughly useful and reliable for
party purposes at the bottom?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06
Deadly Introspection.

When Thanksgiving demands our atten-
ton,
You'll notice the man who is gay
And who doesn't make studious mention
OF the things prompting grateful dis
play.
His mood is in tune with the season,
His pulses beat strong and serene.
And he isn't demanding a reason
For the pleasure that brightens the
scene.
But the man who with care is compiling
A list of the thanks that are due.
Who cautiously measures his. smiling,
Must reckon his pleasures as few.
He misses the great joy of living,
And his fate is pathetic to see.
And he questions himself till Thanksgiv-
ing
Is only a long Third Degree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06
Tammany Must Be Destroyed

From the New York World.
"Tammany is not destroyed BY yester-
DAYS result" confidently asserts Charles
F. Murphy. I'VE will come back strong
or than ever" Whether Murphy is right
or wrong depends upon the future atti--
tude of the independent democrats OF
New York city toward Tammany. Unless
they are prepared to wage war OF ex-
termination against it, Tammany will
certainly come back in spite OF
Mitchers unparalleled plurality of 12l,O oO
over Murphy's candidate. If Tammany Is
allowed to remain the democratic organ
jzation of New York city. 1t must
inevitably "come back" Murphy'c can
didate for mayor is beaten by the
largest majority that ever over.
whelmed a Tammany candidate for that
Office, and throughout the greater city as
a whole Tammany's defeat is rout, but
Tammany remains in undisputed posses
sion of the democratic organization. II
has lost the Offices but it retains the
machine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06
The Income Tax.

From the Columbus Ohio State journal.
The income tax law is at present a
very vexatious matter for 1t interferes
with a man who gets $1,000 or $4,000 at
every turn and for all violations, through
wllfulness or ignorance, he is subject
both to imprisonment and fine. As will
ing and DESTROYS as he may be to pay his
tax, he is going to have serious trouble
i'm doing SO. Then there is a certain
sort of injustice in the law. Here is a
member of the United States Supreme
Court who gets $500 a year. or a state
officer who gets $7,O00--they pay no in
come tax. while some young fellow who
has scraped up enough money to start
a shop and employ forty men and earn an
income of $500. he has to pay the in
come tax. There is nothing fair about
that Thus the official function rakes
the chestnuts out of the fire, but all
for itself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06
GLASS Flower Baskets IN
a Range of Sizes.

Our direct Importation OF
Plain Optic Glass Flower Baskets,
in handled style, SO much III
favor for table decoration, is now
being shown III the Glassware
Department. Either flowers or
foliage will be displayed with
equal appropriateness and attrac-
ton in these pretty transparent
vases. Priced from soc to SI.5o
each. = Fifth floor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06
The Roman Art Pottery
.DardimiereS.

This Jardiniere is one OF the
handsomest we show-a genuine
and worthy reproduction OF the
famous Italian Pottery. It's sof'
ivory background decorated IN
fruit. flowers and foliage OF real
istic color, size and design makes
a decorative piece that is not sur
passed in Jardinieres OF like
price. Many shapes and sizes
from 75c to $3.o5 each.
In other decorations, color1ngs
and shapes of Jardinieres there Is
wide latitude for choice. and the
price range exceedingly broad
beginning at sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06
Wizard E1Ousecleamimg
Products.

Wizard Dust Cloths. 25c each.
Wizard Broom Covers. 35c each.
Wizard Bric-a- Brac Busters, 25c each.
Wizard Auto busters, 73c each. Large
duster with short handle.)
Wizard Dust Mops. for use on hard
wood. painted or tiled floors; after alb
sorbing the maximum amount OF dust they
can be washed with warm soapsuds, with
out injury: 5Oc and S1.OO each
Wizard Carpet Clean. a granular COM
position, to be used on carpet when
sweeping: prevents dust: 25c carton.
Fifth floor, + st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06

out actual warfare, the President VIII
have scored even more distinctly than
though he proceeded with direct means
to GUST Huerta and undertake the estab-
lishment of a stable Mexican govern
|ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06
Warm, Comfortable
| Sleeb1nQ Garments.

~
Wool Flannel and Domet Elan
mel are the materials of which
comfortable winter sleeping gar
ments should be made. We have
them here, good patterns. correct
fit; best fabrics and workman
ship.
Night Shirts, heavy and me.
dunn weight domet flannel, 75c
and $I.oo; Laconia Twilled Elan
mel at SI.oo; Wool Flannel at
$2.25.
Pajamas, heavy and medium
weight domet flannel. $I.oo, ST. So
and $500. Wool Flannel. $500
and $500 the suit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06
Dresser Sets, Very
Artistic and Popular !.

Dainty Sets of China for the
dresser. for which the demand
has been steadily increasing.
The assortment now IS more ex-
tensive than it has been IN sew.
eral seasons, and the variety OF
decoration permits the choosing
- color scheme that will agree
with almost any desire.
Sets consist of Hair Receivers. COVERED
Roxes. Jewel Trays, Hat Pin Holders ano
Comb and Brush Trays. These are shown
in many patterns shapes a ana 10 sizes aho
are marked from $3.50 to $3.50 each.
A large variety of separate pieces such
as Hair Receivers. Puff Boxes; R1n ing
Trees. Comb and Brush TRAYS. HAT I'm
Holders, ETC.. from 15c to sl.oo each.
rn,r neA DnHf 0nsw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06
A Mitigating Circumstance.

Republics are proverbially migrate
fun
Yes" replied Senator Sorghum; but
that fact doesn't make as much diff
ference as you might think. A large
proportion Of the people who work for
a republic insist on being paid in ad-
vance"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06
Scientific Discovery.

You know. Of course, that billions of
germs can gather on the sharp edge of
razor
II begin to understands said young
Mrs. Torkins THE idea Of stropping a
razor is to subdue the germs by corporal
punishment"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Another Difference.

What's your idea of the difference
between a statesman and a Politician"
"A statesman replied the man of
practical experience, keeps a public
scrap book and the politician keeps a
private ledger
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06
Mattresses.

The Mattresses sold under our
own name are built in our mat
tress shop here on the premises,
and are guaranteed to be thor
oughly sanitary and resilient.
The Ostermoor Mattress has no
superior in a manufactured mat
tress. and we give it our unquali-
fed Endorsement.
w. & L. Hair Mattresses. $1,000 to $4,000
w. & L. Felt Mattresses. $500 to $4,000
Ostermoor Mattresses. 30 to $25. 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06

The plan to reform Tammany and make
New York a model city will excite no
envy, even though Washington has long
been recognized as the national subject
of suggestions for civic experiment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06
Art and Advertising.

WHO are you?' asked the famous
actress.
Tn the burglar ma'am I came to
steal your jewels
How annoying! can't be both
cred with you now. l told my press
agent not to send you around until ?
o'clock and you're an hour ahead of
time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06

An eminent food expert thinks il
greater to cook potato we'll than to
fresco the Vatican. And it is much
easier TO learn Like spelling, art is be-
coming simpified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06

Filipinos who left home to travel with
a show are stranded in Belgium. The
Filipino is not nearly SO successful a
Snowman as the American Indian
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06
So Soon

Some blossoms and a springtime sky
A summer hot and surly-
Some autumn rain-and then the cry
Resounds again: Shop early!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06

Efforts to keep alive the discussion
as to who discovered the north pole
are now largely in the hands of the
advertising experts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06

0In 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 Business Department. according
10 tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06

IL IS not possible for Gen. Felix Diaz
TO feel sure whether q days develop
ments Will call on him TO assume tone
of ringing definance or an air of patient
resignation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06

There is not much use of trying to
horrify IL Tammany leader with pic
lures of tiger in the throes of dis
grace and dissolution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06

In recognition of Uncle Joe Cannon 5
assurance that he will join the demo-
cratic party if il keeps all its promises.
the democratic party is laboring man
fully
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06

If Carranza can get hold of enough
arms and ammunition he will probably
be willing to let the matter of moral
support take care of itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06

Col Roosevelt approves of results in
New York without definitely mention
ing them as Endorsements of his poll
cies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06

C0uches.
The best makes. which are the
most durable and lasting.
Dropside Couch Beds, Sliding
Couches, Folding Couches, Mas
cot Couches. Highlander Couches,
Wardrobe Couches.
$3.50 to $4,000 each.
Divans. Cots. Folding Beds.
Table Beds. Bassanettes and
Brass Costumers.
Eclipse Bolster Rolls. -. $500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06

China is no doubt beginning to feel that
il already knows more about running a
republic than Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06

The problem is to get an income large
enough to be taxed and then find a way
of exempting it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06
New Arrlval of Motor
S7ceater Goats.

Heavyweight Sweater Coats,
made especially for motor wear,
for men and women who like the
mannish. distinctive model
gray and white and other favorite
colors. 1t is a warm, first-qual-
ity garment. knitted with due
regard for size. and an apprecia-
ton of the fact that the better
they fit, the more protective.
Priced at 5000.
Other weights and colors in
Wool Sweaters, $3.50 to $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06
tn. evening star xswspapsr Company.

Business Once. 18th st. and Penusylvans Avenue.
New York once: Tribune Building.
Chicago Once: First National Bank Building.
European Ofice: Regent ST.. London. England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06

Entered as second-class mail matter at the post
ONCE at Washington. d. @.
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Clothing That Has the
Approval of Men.

You will see here now the most excellent exampl
fully supervised selection of clothing any
by. And we want to emphasize efforts in behal
endeavor. We believe it is possible from our
blage We know better qualities not to be had
prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06

PAYABLE IN advance-by mail. postage prepaid.
Daily Sunday included. one month 60 cents.
Daily Sunday excepted. month 40 cents
Saturday Star, 81 year: Sunday Star, 81. 40 year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-06
Steamer or
TraUelang Rugs.

The latter name would really
be the more correct-used for all
modes of land travel, and es-
pecially for automobiling. New
lines of domestic and foreign rugs
are now here; warm, handsome.
whether plaid, clan or plain
color. Priced from $500 to
$500. Wool Plush Lap Robes,
$500 to $22.5o.