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Evening star., 1914-01-27
The White House Conference.

Particulars of the conference held at
the White House last night are measer-
| Necessarily. The matter in hand was
| confidential. 1t may have covered sew
eral important points of our existing for
eisn rela tons. Peace treaties, the Japa-
nese contention, the situation in Mexico
may all have been discussed. And then
again interest may have centered in one
thing. Which thing is anybodys guess.
But more important maybe than Tar-
ticulars is the fact that the conference
was held. and at the Presidents invita-
ton. That alone shows that something is
ripe. or ripenng, ami that the President
is getting in touch more intimately with
| those concerned as he is with a nat onaI
duty.
Some complaint has been made hat the
President and Mr. Bryan seem ind sposed
to confer with anybody about foreign at
fairs and particularly Mexican affairs
Whx so close e-moutHed? Why a monop-
oily? Way d restraint OF news? Vt least
Congress should be consulted. If war is
on the card Congre>> must be consulted
\ declaration of war comes from that
body
Whatever the grounds for the COM
the complaint. The President. who IN a
large measure is his own foreign minis
ter, has broken the monopoly and an i'm
portant committee of the Senate now
shares with him some at least Of the in
forma ton by which he has charted his
course.
If the public believes that something
is going to happen with regard to Mex
leo it is justified by the fact that ii has
been Il long time since something did
happen. When the President took office
he found Mexico in turmoil and large
American force on the border ready for
action. Five months went by before John
Lind was sent on special mission.
Since then six months have gone by and
Mr.. Lind remains at Vera Cruz visiting
American warships.
As for President Iiuerta, he is still on
deck, processing confidence in his ability
to put down the bandits. exposing and
imprisoning consprators against his gov
ernment. meeting and joking with Mr..
'Shaughnessy. and expressing admira-
ton and friendship for the American
people.
AS for the "constitutionalsts,' while
they are making progress. they must
make a good deal more before they can
be hailed as masters of the situation.
They are far from being in striking dis
tance of Mexico City, and much rough
country lies between.
All this is gathered from the surface.
What may lie underneath the public is
not advised of. Probably something of
Importance does. Both the President and
Mr.. Bryan must guard against a too free
publicity. They may have other sources
of information than Mr.. Lind. Mr..
O'Shaughnessy and Prof. Hale, and if SO
must protect them by silence. But the
public is curious-mighty curious.
Evening star., 1914-01-27
Preserving the Pedestrian
NJ the New York Tribune

From the New YORK Tribune.
The pedestrian is an interesting
animal, of historic interest some prac-
teal value and often not unSraceful in
appearance. There seems abundant
reason for preventing. If possible at a
reasonable outlay, his total extinction,
now threatened. One suggestion would
be to treat him as We treat the bison
or American elk. inclosing specimens III
preserves beyond the reach of the over
careless chauffeur. Another would be
TO establish closed seasons for pedes-
trians, within which the eager hunts
man in his motor car would have to
curb his sporting instincts. \ last in
genious and perhaps more practical no.
ton is that proclaimed in Utica. This
is safety first plan. The pedestrians
are caught young, in the schools and
other places where they congregate,
and taught how to avoid death and
mutilation on the streets. The gen
eral scheme is to inculcate in these
young and impressionable minds the
idea that crossing street is serious
and perilous business, not to be under
taken lightly. but only with a proper
fear of the consequences and every
nerve strung taut.
Evening star., 1914-01-27
Sale of Habit-Forming Drugs
rom the New York Herald

From the New York Herald.
The introduction of bill into the New
York state senate and the Senate of the
United States for the further regulation
OF the sale Of habit-forming drugs should
recall public attention to the great social
eVii involved IN this subject, affecting ever
younger and younger victims, and arouse
sumclent interest in the effort to obtain
legis alton that is absolutely needed. In
spite of previous laws it is possible and
even easy for those who care to have
haoit-lornlns drugs to obtain them in
large quantities. The retail trade is le
sally regulated. though it is not difficult
70 eVade the law in certain ways The
wholesale trade is almost entirely free.
a man VINO represents himself as a drug
2ist or "a veterinarian or almost any one
else for whom such drugs might be rea-
sonably required may obtain them in anv
quantities. They may be imported with
out stint.
Evening star., 1914-01-27
Seventh Street.

Il. tAe hearings before the Senate sub
pmmittee on the District appropriation
oil! arguments have been presented by
business men in behalf of the restoration
# the Commissioners estimate for the
Improvement of eth street north of New
Work avenue TO L street, which the
House eliminated. This is one of the
several items sacrificed. reaching a total
~ over S3.ocp,00O the cutting out of
wsrch made a showing of a prospective
s,rp!us Of District tax revenues, to be
turned back into the Treasury of the
uitod states as miscellaneous receipts
.Hder the terms of the concluding para
graph % the appropriation bill. It is a
air example of the others Seventh
stree, IS in need of the projected i'm
pr0venen;. and the Commissioners were
tllly justified in estimating for il. In
i.1i. forty years ago, that street wa,
Evening star., 1914-01-27
Reading for the Masses.
From the Boston Herald.

rom Inc Boston Herald.
1t Is fashionable 10 regard Russia
as aecadent IN literature as well as
backward in politics. But Russia. ia
just now teaching the rest of the
world how to provide the masses with
cheap reading In parts of Europe,
notably in Germany and France. the
work is done through the regular pub
fishers by means of "Volksbuscher'' or
'bibliotheques." made up of volumes in
paper backs, issued at fairly low
prices. The Russian supply of such
material comes mainly as a form of
newspaper enterprise. Nearly all the
weeklies and popular magazines are
in the field. Their subscription charge
includes the cost of the books. which
each undertakes to send gratuitously.
This year. for example, the "Niva''
adds to its weekly deliverances for a
twelvemonth the complete works of the
novelist Korolenko in twenty-five vol
umes. the complete writings of the poet
Maikoff and the translated works of
Edmond Rostand-an for s3.75.
Evening star., 1914-01-27
Goethals and the Canal.

With Col Goethals emphatically Ger
tain that he intends to remain at
Panama until his work is finished and
Mayor Mitchell quite as emphatically
certain that Col. Goethals will be his
police commissioner the public is apt
to become confused as to the real situa-
ton. But Col Goethals must be ac-
credited with the better knowledge of
the facts. and his announcement is en-
titled to credence notwithstanding the
confidence expressed by the New York
executive. The incident is not without
its value, for it appears to have had
the good effect of stimulating action
toward legislation providing for the
permanent administration of the Canal
Zone. which has been long delayed. In
view of the expected early completion
of the canal and its opening for traffic
there is reason to hope for the imme-
diate passage Of this bill and the Or
ganizatton of permanent force 1t Is
hardly to be expected that Col. Goethals
would desire to remain at Panama in
definitely when the canal has been put
in service and has proved to be equal
to meet the demands of the worlds
shipping at that point. But for the first
few months he more than any other
man should be there on the ground
to watch operations, to test out
the equipment in practical circum-
stances and to be available for any
emergency that may arise The canal
is his work. and he knows it from
start to finish. as does no other
man. and il would be unwise to leave
it in any other charge. His spirit in
the present situation is admirable. and
should be respected by even the mayor
of New York, anxious though he may
be for Col. Goethals services as head
Evening star., 1914-01-27
Moderation.

And once again the busy trust
Assumes a sanity smile.
Dismissng every thought unjust
And every trace of guile.
Though other trusts so bad may bt
That congressman must frown.
This busy trust says, stop and see
My halo and my crown"
"Of course" this busy trust explains
I'm reformation's scheme
We are compelled to take some pains
And not become extreme.
True righteousness all men discuss
AS something to be priced
And none shall sd ythat it by US
Has been Inonopolized.
Evening star., 1914-01-27
New Cretonme Pillows
of Our Own Make.

Our workrooms have just COM
pleted a large assortment of Gre
tonne-covered Pillows, in new ef-
fects and light and dark color
ings, suitable for all purposes
They are filled with the best silk
floss.
SI.5o to S3.25 each,
Fourth floor, G st.
Evening star., 1914-01-27
The Ounce of Prevention.
rom the New York Times

FIU1A Tue -NeW 1oTk IIHtS.
The aim of Fire Commissioner ADAM
son in detailing uniformed firemen to
inspect all buildings except residences
is obviously a sound one. No one will
dispute that The means to secure that
aim seem extremely practical The uni
formed inspectors will have an au-
thority and a responsibility not easily
got in others. They will have de-
tailed knowledge not only of the re-
quirements of the law, but of their
exact value. They will have the strong
est possible motive for exacting full
compliance with the law, for such COM
pliance will save them and their COM
rades much toll and much risk to
limb and life. And by their secure ten
ure and the discipline to which they
are accustomed they will be more Sc
cure from temptation to laxity.
Evening star., 1914-01-27

of the police orSaniza ton. Whether
at the end of what may be called the
trying -out period Col. Goethals re-
mains in the service of the United
States. to undertake such work. for
instance. as the Alaskan railway con-
struction. or resigns to go into private
business an engineer or enters upon
the troubled waters Of New York police
administration matters but little SO
long a it is assured that he Will stick
by the canal job until it can be pro
claimed without qualification perfect
success in every respect.
Evening star., 1914-01-27
A Splendid Assortment of
Evening Dresses Special at $12.95.

Special purchase Dresses combined with some re-
naming from stock They of and bro
caded silk and sat1n with skirts plain
with trains; bodces of shadow lace chiffon Silk grdles
and large complete attractive costume Priced
greatly below their wortll-at $I2o5.
Also at the clearance price of SIeo5 some Woolen
Dresses OF Bedford cord and granite cloth and also velvet
black, Copenhagen. white and Tunc
ects with silk and lace collars and silk girdes button
trimmed and rplehounce effects OF velvet, with dainty
shadow lace collars and button trimming broken lot of
sizes, but good styles.
ST
Evening star., 1914-01-27
Furniture Slip Covers
Should Be Made Now

Furniture Slip Covers, to per-
form their intended duty, should
be used at the beginning of the
spring season. We are now eS-
hibiting an excellent line OF suita-
BILE fabrics, consisting OF. Gre
tonnes, Printed Linens. Striped
Linens, English Damask. Cotton
Stripes, etc. and will be glad to
send our representative to take
measurements and make esti-
mates.
Set of Slip Covers for
the average 5=piece par=
lor suite, $3.50, $3.50
and up.
According to material selected.
Slip Covers for Draperies,
Hangings, etc.
Evening star., 1914-01-27
Suspended Animation.

Have you ever known any cases of
suspended animation" asked the
young woman with an inquiring mind.
Yes" replied Senator Sorghum. "Ex-
amples OF suspended animation are pr
sented by some of the most interest
ing laws on our statute books"
Evening star., 1914-01-27
The Torrington Vacuum Sweeper, a
Wonderfully Efficient and Labor
Saving Cleaner.

broom drives the dirt further carpet rug Or av
kind floor the ordinary not GET
all by any means: Both scatter dust incessanty
Torrington Vacuum Sweepers the
air They don't make the dust M but strong AMI
persistent that all the dirt drawn dust mad
You don't have be continually busting
and woodwork.
The Ordinary Vacuum Cleaner has proven entirely salts
factory the makers of Tongton Machines
poated the principles OF combination with the
The result has been better
The greater much less than This machine gets
all the inside dirt and the sweeper collects the threads
dirt which lies the surface.
YOU SWEEP AND CLEAN WITH BOTH AIR AND
BRUSH AT THE SAME TIME.
The machine compact easily operated small child
adjustment simple the positive The
suction is strong sureceanina
HousEFuRNIsfING DEPARTMENT
Moderately priced, $1,000
floor Est
Evening star., 1914-01-27
A Soothing Topic.

Il don't see why men take so much
interest in base ball.. said Mr.. Meek
toms wife.
Il suppose maybe we find it restful
Henrietta. Its the one of the few sub
ircts concerning which a mans wife
isn't likely to have positive opinions"
Evening star., 1914-01-27
A Combination Kitchen
Stool and Ladder

Something new that the prac-
teal and appreciative housewife
will find welcome addition i her
needs, A Kitchen Stool nd
Small Handy Ladder conali~cd.
You can sit down and work con-
fortably if you have this corven-
lent and sensible stool. II i lust
the right height-25 inches. Web
made OF solid hardwood, nicely
finished, and the price is nothing
compared with its convenience.
and the length Of service ii should
afford by its durable construction.
SIPS each
Fifth floor. L 81
Evening star., 1914-01-27
French China Pilates, Covered Dishes, Cups
and SaMcers at the Lowest Prices


85c each. Values, $500 to $500.
China Plates each Handsomely Decorated
dand edge linchsi
25c eacf Worth to 75c.
each French China in
gold
Fifth sa.e est Special price, Csc each.
Evening star., 1914-01-27
Temptation.
that battleships

Its unfortunate that battleships
cost too much"
Yes. The amount that can be saved
by not building one is terrible
temptation to short-sighted economy"
Evening star., 1914-01-27
Resino| cured
awful itching
in one night.

NEW YORk-"The skin OH my
IN hand got red and rough. 1t
itched and l began to scratch it.
1t itched so that sometimes l could
not sleep all night. l was suffering
very much. I used - salve and
-, but they did not seem to help
me. This went on for six or seven
months. Then I tried Resinoi Oint-
ment and Resinol Soap. ] used them
one night. In the morning. to my
surprise. my hand was all well and
the trouble has never returned. This
is the absolute truth. .'-tSigned) Miss
Celia Kleinman, 81 Columbia St,
April &c. 1913.
Nothing We can say of Resinol
equals what others, such as Miss
Kleinman. say of it. 1t does it's work
quickly, easily and at little cost. If
you are suffering from itching. burn
ing skin troubles. pimples. black
heads. dandruff, ulcers. boils or piles.
why don't you try Resinol Ointment
t5oc and 81 and Resinol Soap t25c)?
For trial size free write to Dept
46-R, Resinol. Baltimore, Md. Sold
by all druggists. Do not be deceived
by limitations" of Resinol.
Evening star., 1914-01-27

yIn order TO avoid delnvs on account Of
personal absence. letters TO THE STAR should
no. ie addressed to any individual connected
with the ONCE but simply to THE STAR to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
TO tenor pIrpose
Evening star., 1914-01-27
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PIFILANDER JOHNSON.
An Appeal for Sympathy.

This penitentiary is not properly
conducted" said the prisoner.
u know it said the warden. You'll
only have to stay here Il few years
But III probably be hanging around
the rest of my life
Evening star., 1914-01-27
The Questioners.

The Information" man gave way
To sudden animosity.
The worlds gone mad heard him
say,
with idle curiosity,''
Evening star., 1914-01-27

- Fvcsin- Sta. with the SUNDAY morning
81 tinn. Is delivered by carriers within the city
- cents per month: daily only. 25 cents per
nrth; Sunday only. 20 cents per month. Orders
be sent by mail telephone Main 24tO
Collection is made by carrier at the end of each
uonth.
Evening star., 1914-01-27

Tho ground hogs method of cele-
brating holiday may sometimes be
disappointing. but 1t Is far less ex-
pcnsive than that of our old friend
Santa Claus.
Evening star., 1914-01-27

'arah'e il aivance-bv mail. postage prepaid
Daily. Sunday included. month. co cents.
Dsily. Sunday excepted. month. 20 cents.
saturday Star 81 year: Sunday Star. 81. 40 year.
Evening star., 1914-01-27
Many Drinks.

From the Chicago News
Seventy million gallons of whisky
used by Americans in u year are
enough to float battleship OF raise
a whole aquarium of spotted snakes
ana purple lizards.
Evening star., 1914-01-27

BY making three speeches in Illinois
Theodore Roosevelt may tempt cer-
tain prominent stand d-patter to decide
to break in and draw cards.
Evening star., 1914-01-27
New Stamped Work i'm the
Art Embroidery Depart rnent.

Our stamped work is alway, recognized
patrons for its carefulnesS in detail and the
quality and ser,iceableness OF the textures used
This display crediblv maintains our high stand
ard.
Nightgowns. OF nansook. stamped, 5oc cac.
Nightgowns. OF nainsook. made up aud
stamped, 75c each.
Corset Covers. made up and stamped. sc
each.
Guest Towels OF linen. stamped. 5oc and sc
each.
Large Linen Towels. stamped. 5oc and &c
EACH
Stamped Pillowcases, OF fine muslin 7oc paij
Stamped Boudoir Caps. Of crepe 30 each
Dressing Sacques, OF crepe. stamped. 5oc each.
White Linen Centerpeccs, stamped IS il :.
25c: p in. 35e. and 3 in. zoe each.
Luncheon Cloths. stamped white liner..
SO in. 81 90: and * in. SI.25 each.
Art Department. fo.r
Evening star., 1914-01-27

\ plot to loot San Franciscos treas
ury by means o fordinary burglar s
| tools must look like coarse work to
some OF the old time graft experts.
Evening star., 1914-01-27

The New Haven is now attracting
favorable attention as the country's
leading advocate of safe and sane rail-
roading.
Evening star., 1914-01-27

Radium is now encountering the cur
rent of skepticism which always sets
IN after the discovery of a new cure is
announced.
Evening star., 1914-01-27

Without desiring to seem TOO aggres-
sive. Japan makes it clear from time
to time that all is not forgotten
Evening star., 1914-01-27

The good-times prophet is not only
pleasant to hear. but the chances are
always strongly in favor of his being
correct.
Evening star., 1914-01-27

The number of conferences Japan
causes TO be held should be gratifying
to that nations sense of pride.
Evening star., 1914-01-27

Possibly the trusts may be regulat ated
so that the good ones will be distin-
suished by the possession of license
card.
Evening star., 1914-01-27

The number of prisoners that Euerta
insists on making must materially in
crease the expense of running his gov
erumeuu.
Evening star., 1914-01-27

The truly successful aviator is The
one who knows when TO quit fancy
flying
Evening star., 1914-01-27
The Evening Star Newspaper Company.

El.s OGicc 11th 81. and Pennsvivania Avenue.
New York ONCE: Tribune Building.
Cnics=o ONCE; First National Bank Building
Evening star., 1914-01-27

As an example of the man sought by
the Office Col Goethals stands out
serenely UNIQUE
Evening star., 1914-01-27

Entered as second-ciass mail matter at the post
Office at Washington. d. @.
Evening star., 1914-01-27
Rich Panne Velour for Upholstery,
Special al S4OO Yard.

We offer a special line OF high
grade Panne or Glace Velour al
price much below regular. TIL,
material is very rich and elegant
in appearance, and wears splen-
dldly. The colorings are brown,
myrtle, blue, green and red.
so inches wide. Specia4
at $500 yaro.
Let Us estimate ior rcpairlu.
and reupholstering your furniture.
Fourth floor. 6 St
Evening star., 1914-01-27
Do You
PLAY FAIR,
Mr. Storek Keeper?

OF course you would resent any
idea that you did not play fair with
your customers.
But do you play fair with the
manufacturers who help YOU? DO
you play fair with yourself?
When manufacturer places his
advertising in the newspapers of
your town and makes a market for
you do you back him up?
Do you let the public know YOU
have the goods?
If not. why not:
This is a line of questions YOU
should ask yourself until you find
a satisfactory answer.
The right answer will go far
towards building your business
and increasing your sales in 1914.
The dollar wagon is starting.
Now is good time to climb aboard!
The Bureau of Advertising, Amer
ican Newspaper Publishers Asso-
citation, World Building, New York,
solicits correspondence with manu-
facturers interested in newspaper
advertising and cooperative dealer
work.
Evening star., 1914-01-27

nave come to De
ANGLO PERSIANS,
ANGLO INDIANS, ..-
ROYAL WORCESTER
WILTONS, s~.
ARUNDEL HODY B.
BRUSSELS. .-...
SANFORD AXMIN-
STERS,
ROXBURY AXMIN-
STERS, -.."
SMITHS ANM1N-
STEERS,
SAXONY ADMINISTERS,
ALTON ART RUGS,
NEWART RUGS.
We OLD TYNE RUGS.
SARATOGA BATH RUGS
Fourth door. Eleventh ST.
Evening star., 1914-01-27
Our Splendid Selection of
DOMESTIC RUGS
Shows the Finest Designs and Qualities.

Perhaps the average knows little about Rugs
commodity household article they have buy We feature
show only Rugs which have the confidence, for
wornes of excellence OF design and color
ing Those who practically knowledge OF the relative
Rug buy here with the confidence genuine
value and excellence those knowing them thoroughly
Nothing here that cannot recommend
Every size from the smallest the largest carpet
OF the best makes this country affords.
Whittal Rugs especially featured here: they
bel the Orieu ncafA,
Evening star., 1914-01-27

CREN GRASS RUGS.
SELkIRk WlLTONS.
DI-RRAR WILTONS.
MONMOUTH WILTONS,
BURMAH IMPORTED
BRUSSELS.
WILTANA RUGS.
WILTON VELVET RUGS
doom SCOTCH ART RUG:
BURM.AH ART RUGS,
COLONIAL RUGS,
BYSIDE RUGS,
HOFI FIBER RUGS.
DELTO\ RUGS.
LAKEWOOD WILTONS.
CHILDEMA BODY BRUS.
Sells,
Evening star., 1914-01-27
New CrefOE7g7es and Other
inexpensive DraDery aTa'
Decorative Fa5rfcs.

The patterns for spring have arrived and
those who would have unlimited choice
should inspect now.
OF supreme interest in this display OF dainty
and inexpensive upholstery. drapery and decora-
tive fabrics are the cretonnes embracing very
wide array of beautiful designs and colorinSs.
many OF which entirely new and original.
The overprints or shadow effects are particularly
neat and refined. the coorings being the most
dainty and effective we have yet seen: medium
and dark color tones for those who prefer them
may be easily obtained
Other fabrics in splendid array of
designs. coorinas and qualities
PRINTED STRIPED ART iRADIUMCLoTiS
PRINTED
LINEN TAF- ll1hlN,'s, SCRIMS
FETAS, offINTZE.S, PRINTED MAR
FANCY REPS IVORY CLOTHS, Qt'ISErTFS
2Sc to 6Oc yard.
Evening star., 1914-01-27

Mugs Oi AlllGl I'd
PEERLESS BODY BRUS.
Sells, =..-
iNUBAR BODY BRUS-
Sells.
iROXBURY BRUSSELS.
lDOUBLE-EXTRA BRCS-
Sells,
MANOR BRUSSELS.
MELROSE ART RUGS,
PILGRIM CRETONNE
RUGS.
BUSH PLAIN RUGS,
EABA RUGS.
RATTANIA RUGS,
MATING RUGS.
tLENOX BRUSSELS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-18
Irish Point Lace Curtains 81
Regular So so and $40 Grade. Offered Tomorrow att w.

This of the remarkable value arranged
for the Openng-and provides opportunity the
highest grade Imported Lace Curtains the greatest
ever known.
About thousand pairs in the lot consisting OF fine quail
ity Imported Irish Point Lace Curtains wide range Of
and artistic patterns showing elaborate attached and
detached figures heavy worked borders and novelty effects
All full 3H yards long full width Superior quality
double round thread mesh that nures best laundering
results.
with borders designs
Imp Curta
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