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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31
Blots on the Landscape.
,m the Boston Transcript.

From the Boston Transcript.
In the schemes for city planning that
are to be formulated what disposition Is
to be made of the billboards which are SO
rapidly multiplying along our highways
and upon vacant spaces generally? The
billboard is becoming a natural nuisance
If it has not already reached that un-
savory distinction. 1t is garish. obstruc-
tive, vulgar. unsightly and an offense to
normal sensibilities. These structures.
with their tawdry and ever changing
proclamations. now line what would
otherwise be some of our most attractive
boulevards, but whose outlook upon the
country through which they pass is
shut of by these monstrosities They de-
stroy vistas, they hide the view of stream
and hill and compel relief in introspec-
ton or the re-reading of newspapers with
whose contents We are already familiar.
They are barrier between man and ma
ture and where the scenery Is finest there
they are most persistent IN seeking lodg-
ment. A few years ago the brewers of q
particular brand of beer undertook to
have the name of their product stretched
over the entire expanse Of Niagara Falla,
but happily without success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31
The Sea Collision.

Fortunately enough survivors ot the
stiuken steamship Monroe are available Tor
examination 10 present a. clear statement
OF what occurred on that vessel prior 10
the crash in the sea which sent her to
the bottom. None of thu company or
the Nantucket is lost and so the federal
Investigators should have no difficulty in
getting at the truth of the situate
which apparently so needlessly sent over
forty people 10 death within a few min
utes 1t is true that d dense fog pre-
vailed at the time OF the collision, and
in Il fog the sravest dangers are present
But the collision occurred in the open
sea not in d restricted channel. There
was an abundance of room. even though
the ships were pursuing regular course
coastwise. There is apparently al this
stage of the matter some conflict as to
the sounding of signals by the Monroe
and the receipt of answers from the
Nantucket. If. as the commander OF the
former states he had given and received
signals shortly before the collision and
had then repeated his own signal few
minutes later and got no reply. the col
lision following quickly, it would appear
that there was some carelessness on
board the Nantucket. The latter must
have been in any case making consider
able speed, to infiict such deadly wound
upon the Monroe, which had, it appears
checked her Roadway and was practi-
cally lying to-, athwart the course of
the Nantucket On the question of the
Nantuckets speed and on the point of the
hearing of the second signal given by
the Monroe, to which it is alleged no
answer was given. will depend largely the
determination of the responsibility for the
disaster. 1nasmuch as, according to Capt
Johnsons statement, he had given and
received a first signal, 1t would appear
that the Nantucket knew of his presence
within earshot, and this fact alone raises
the presumption of responsibility resting
upon the southbound ship, which. as far
as the statements of the Monroes COM
mander now go. seems to have proceeded
on her course with but little checking of
speed or feeling of the way. A question
of vital Importance to be considered by
the investigators will relate to the use
of the wireless on the two ships prior to
the collision One of the purposes of this
equipment is to give warning of prox-
unity in time of fog, and why 1t was not
effective in this instance remains for de-
termination. All these matters will be,
of course. thoroughly sifted in the fed
has been any carelessness on either side
it should be visited with the severest
punishment. even though no exact!ons of
the law can restore the lives that have
been sacrificed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31
A Stronger Mexico.

The prediction is made that Mexico will
emerge from her present fluctuations
stronger than she has evs- been. In
structed nv this latest sre. euCe. the
people will get together Az. lay the
foundations # a government that will
endure
W. are asked to recall eur own bitter
trial of half a century ago, and con-
slider the result. After four years Of
such war as Mexico has not known and.
tauld not know. came out real ma
ton for the first time. ana have since
y,rospsrcd as never before. We have
structure HOW in which all take pride
and have confidence
But We had enjoyed seventy years of
orderly government. and the great ma
jority pf or people We're intelligent and
competent To express themselves a the
polls on public questions Repeated
changes in party control had taken place
without clash. So that after the one
great clash had ended there was foun-
Gat:on To- nuiid on: and. fortunately. the
leaders Of both sections took M in joint
company the task Of rehabilitation. After
Gen. Lee on the side had couuseled
acceptance of the situation. and Gen
Grant on the other had threatened to
break his sword if the terms of settle
rieut he had made We're not observed
by the vicIors. the good work went
forward rapidly.
III Mexico there has never been
publican form Of government. properly
so-caiieoi. There has never been d free
and fair election held Under Diaz the
whole machinery of elections was i'll the
governments hands, and was manipu
lated for the governments benefit Ii was
assumed that. as the great majority of
the people were densely ignorant, they
were not qualified to make wise choice
ar the polls; and choice was made for
them. While his power continued, Diaz
was that choice. and he gave the coun-
try the best and most stable government
II had ever known
How, then. Will it be possible for Mex
leo to rise at once. as We did. from
ashes? Indeed. the question is, in what
form will she rise? How soon after
Huerta's downfall and the assumption of
authority BY the victors will 1t be pos
sible TO hold what is called a constitu-
tional election? And If that election
when held is of the Diaz variety-none
other seems possible-how much will 1t
resemble an expression founded upon free
action and intelligence?
Diaz obtained and held Office by the
exercise of force Madero. rebuking force
In Diaz, could only obtain power by
revolution, and was shortly deposed and
killed by revolutionists- Huerta rules
by force, and force is being employed in
the effort to drive him out. II Huerta
falls, what man now adhering to him,
and what man now representing the So
called constitutionalists. will be able, II
disposed, to bring both sides together In
support of program for new and
stronger Mexico?
Our present difficulty is that, after
Huerta may come temporarily, the
deluge And deluge would force us on
the scene in a hastily constructed ark,
with insufficient knowledge Of local noun
tain tops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31
Mr.. Wilson and the Stump.

Will Mr.. Wilson take the stump next
fall? There are reports both ways Those
denying are based upon the proposition
that the proprieties forbid. Do they
Since when?
Mr.. Cleveland did not stump. but he
had no knack that way. What power he
possessed was exerted with his pen. AS
a speaker-and he seldom spoke-he lack
ed fire and impressiveness
Gen Harrison. who was one Of the best
speakers Of his day. and his partys star
stumper in Indiana, swung around the cir
Gle when in the presidency. and distin-
guished himself afresh by a number of
most felicitous short speeches delivered
on long itinerary. He lost nothing In
dignity by his course.
Another capital speaker was Mr.. Mo-
Kinley. who had learned his trade in
Congress. He. too. made public addresses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31
Wholesale vs.. Retail Prices.
IN the Chicago Inter Ocean

The municipal markets commission Ia
preparing campaign Of investigation to
ascertain the cash margin between the
Wholesale cost of food and the prices paid
by the Chicago consumer. To this end
blank tabulation sheets will be sent to
hundreds of residents OF the city, who
will be asked to fill them out They
will show what prices are being paid for
foodstu1s at the groceries, and by COM
pairing them with wholesale costs a rea-
sonably correct idea of the facts will be
secured. This is a sensible investigation.
1t will give information upon a much
mooted point. The purpose Of the COM
mission of course Is to find out whether
notable economies may be effected by
the establishment of municipal markets
There Is a wide divergence Of opinion on
that point. But the only way to deter
mine any question of this kind Is to have
the facts at hand first
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31
Beautiful New Garments for the Little Tots

We have just received in our Art De-
partment new line of made-up garments
for small children that is unsurpassed by
anything ever before offered These are
stamped for embroidery work. in new
and delightful patterns, and are values
not easily duplicated. They are worth
far more than the low price at which
they are marked. and have but to be seen
to be appreciated.
White Pique Dresses, made up il
belted style, with square and round neck;
sizes to years, SOC each.
Dainty Dresses of white lawn. made
up in long-waisted effects, stamped for
embroidering; sizes to 6 years, soc each.
Childrens Dresses, of white lawn. and
blue and tan chambray, stamped with at
tractive patterns to be embroidered
sizes to years. 25c each.
Rompers for small children, made pl ,
blue and pink chambray, with round col!
lar and pocket of white pique, stamped
for embroidering, SOC each.
Second floor. Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31

tended in this city. having been started
on the Avenue of the Presidents-the
street that was 16th-is unquestionably
the best that has been yet devised 1t
is complete departure from the old idea
that for economical illumination the
actual fame or arc or filament OF the
lamp must be exposed. By combining the
lighting element within frosted globe
diffused light is produced which Is more
effective than the naked light wash
ington is proud of this method and hopes
to see it extended rapidly until there is
not dark spot in town
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31
The Safety First Society.
I'M the New York Evening Sun.

The organization of THE Safety First
Society" for the prevention Of street
accidents is commendable in its en-
listment Of the different traffic factors
of the city-railways, automobile clubs
study of the dangers to be met. While
this should naturally be the function
Of the authorities, and should not de-
volve on private shoulders. the solu-
ton Of this problem nevertheless seems
to require such help from the outside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31
SHOOTING STARS.
BY rH1LANpER JOHNSON.
Sighted Opportunity.

That old novelists autograph brought
a good price" said the collector.
.yas" renliad Mr. SniflSins How
little We APPRECIATE the blessings with
which we are surrounded. When that
novelist was alive he could have all
of his Autographs that he wanted. And
I venture to say that he showed no APP
preciatinn of the luxury whatever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31
Trying to Please.

"WorkinG hard"
II should say So replied the student.
My foot ball was so poor that I'll have
to see if can do something to please
father with my Latin. The only thing
is that I can never get him to take the
interest in books that he does in foot
bali"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31
An Example.

Busy. Like dat Busy Bee!
OATS de kind O life fob me.
/ went strollin' pas de hive.
Goodness. gracious, sakes alive,
Dem all bees dat used to roam
Dey is stayin' clus to home.
Dreamin' while de skies is gray,
Shettin' wind an frost away:
Bales of honey stacked up neat,
So convenient an SO sweet
Lemme tell you, Busy Bee,
Yours is jes' de life fob me.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31
Ominous Color Scheme.

What color are Percivafs eyes?'
asked Maude.
I'm not sure. replied Maymie
whether they are black or blue. Father
saws he'll see to it that they're both"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31

considerable element of the progress
i've party is composed of gentlemen who
are taking vacations. hoping that Theo-
dore Roosevelt will come back officially
as well as personally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31
Plant of a Pedestrian.

The auto has horn 50 clear
1t makes your voice sound ike
squeak
Compared to its discordance drear!
I've even lost my right to shrek!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31

4o-inch Crepe de Chine, all colors,
with flower designs, arabesque, cubist and
other attractive patterns. $500 to $3.50
yard.
23-inch Printed Foulards; many ex-
elusive designs that cannot be duplicated;
Cheney's best quality fabric, $1.oo yard.
35-inch Faille Franchise 'tPrincess"
weave, in brown, green, heliotrope, gar
net, black, taupe, gray and Copenhagen;
a material suitable for suits, coats, skirts,
etc, with exceptionally good wearing
qualities, at $500 yard.
Second floor. G St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31

France Is to bestow a Legion of Honor
decoration on the mother of twenty-five
children. Mr.. Carnegie might come along
with a hero medal for the father who is
supporting the family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31

The success Col ioethals has enjoyed
In keeping out of practical politics has led
d number of communities to think he
might be able to enable an entire town to
follow A similar course.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31

Presentations of handsome vegetables
are so numerous as to indicate forget
fulness of the fact that Secretary Bryan
has a farm of his own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31

The interest which nations in general
manifest In arbitration fails to make the
slightest impression on Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31
At Home,

Dining in a restaurant eh?"
Yes" replied the patient man.
Cooks day Cut?'
Day out, No. indeed. It's the cooks
day for receiving"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31

The man who thinks his particular ma
ton is powerful enough to hold Its own
regardless of an equipment OF batuesnlps
Is something of a lingo in his own pecui-
lar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31
The Situation.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
A number of statesmen in WASHINGTON
think they know what Congress IL going
to do: others have talked with the Presi-
dent and know that they know.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31

Instead of being a warlord himself. the
German emperor Is busily engaged in dis
couraging tendencies to belligerent ac-
tivity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31

Latin quotations are employed by Gov
Glynn with a freedom which makes II
doubtful whether he cares to be popular
with the masses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31
THE DISPLAY OF
NE w SPRING SILK S


rments for evening, afternoon or tailored
MS are exhibited, in what promises to he
yearS.
4o-inch Charmeuse "Regence,' soft
fabric that is offered in variety of street
shades, at $500 yard.
3S-inch A1l-silk Pique. black only-a
particularly suitable material for coat
suits, $500 yard.
35-inch Quaker Taffeta-a light
weight, pure dye, and waterspot proof
silk that has become extremely popular
as dress fabric since its introduction to
our patrons some time ago, SI.5o yard
35-inch Taffeta- finished "Phalanx"
Silk-a silk dress fabric that has received
much favor because OF its fine wearing
qualities; shown in a great variety of
colors, at the special price Of S1.35 yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31

Every reform must. as time passes,
lose a large amount of picturesqueness
and settle down to the difficulties of prac-
teal detail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31

The fact that John Lind has not had
anything to say TO the public Is no sign
that he has not been working.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31

No hope is held out of avoiding the dan
gers of railroad travel by making
tourney by water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31

Hereafter any magazine will think twice
before trying TO use Henry Watterson as
q circulation booster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31
Spring Weather!

From the Chicago News.
Weather continues to be one of win
ter's most notable features.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31

r-In order 10 avoid DELAYS on account Of
personal absence letters to THE STAR should
no; be addressed TO any ind vi,lual connected
With The otice hut simply 70 THE STAR or to
to tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31
There Is Great Economy in This Sale.
Period Dining Room Furniture.

ssSheraton'' Dining Room Suite, Solid Mahog=
amy. S2S7. OO-VaIue 81 600.
'sColonial'' Dining Room Suite, i'm dull finish
CHARTERED Oak. Sl30.O0-Value $4,000.
"Adarrn'' Dining Room Suites, inn the rich soft
toned furrned oak. S224.75-Value $4,000.
ssyacobean'' Dining Room Suite, of rich fulrmed
oaks Colonial rope legs. S235.OO-Value sos.
"BreaEfast'' Dining Room Suite, Solid MaFog=
amy, lined inlay Sl95.OO-Value $232.5O.
English Walnut Dining Room Suite, Sem1i=Co=
lonial design. o7.5O-Value $4,000.
Circassiar Walnut Dining Room Suites, Colo
rnial design. $500. O0-Value $4,000.
tsNew Faunned Margueterie'' Dining Room
Suites; Chairs i'm Regal Spanish brown
leather to match. $l55.OO-Value $I9I.OO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31

Every separate piece complete suite, whether i.
matched odd designs OF various woods. is exceen,
finished. 1t is of character that recommend
will prove satisfactory; that will look we'll home
that will suit the uncompromising search for strict
" first quality: there character about that people
like to and furnish their homes with.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31
tn. Evening star Newspaper Company.

rsvabIr IN advsnce-hv mail. postage prepaid
Dsllv SUNDAY Included. month 60 cents
Dsilv Sunday cxceptef one month. 30 cents.
sa turday star. 81 year: Sunday Star. 81 10 year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31

Entered as seeord- class mail matter at the pns
Office at Washington. n C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31

People OF the most conservative type. and those
knowing little much about worth and quality of Fur
nitre, choose here with OF full value. 1t
is the product OF the best Grand Rapids and other
makers; the wood is hsllgrade assorted. kilndt led
critically prepared The designs of the Furniture have
been infinitely studied for strength. for effective
ness, for good taste, for reliability.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31
Collapsible Card Tables,
Special at $I.4o each.

These are the same Card Tables
as we have heretofore offered as
an unusual value at SI.o5, which
they are. Now, by special pur-
chase at an even greater conces-
sion than ordinarily, we are en-
abled to sell them at ST 40. They
are made of birch, finished in ma
hogany, with leatherette or green
felt top; braced to stand firmly
when in use; fold very compactly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31

A certain standard is maintained in our Furniture
regardless OF the price, whether high low marked less
than its worth or regu.a y priced. It's Furniture that
know to be good that you ieel Of that at
full prices is never marked more than Furniture OF its
quality rightfully be priced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31
Mahogany Dining Tables;

Mahogany Dining Tables;
Pedestal Base.
S27.5o-Value, $4,000
S34.75-Value, $3.50
S47.5o-Value, $500
French Gray and White Enamelee
Dressers and Chiffoniers.
DRESSERS.
$I2.5o-Na1ue, $4,000
S2S.5o-Value, $500
S3I.5otValue, $4,000
S5o.oo-Value, $4,000
CHIFFONIERS.
S1o.oo-Value, $500
SI2. 5o-Value, $1,000
S28.5o-Value, $500
Mahogany Chihoniers,
dull finish.
S18.5o-Value, $500
S25.oo-Value, $4,000
S31.5o-Value, $4,000
S33.75-Value, $500
s35.oo-Value, $4,000
S37.5o-Value, 10000
S4o.oo-Value. $4,000
S42. 5o-Value, $1,000
s4475-Value, $4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-31

Mahogany Dressers, dull finish
Se7.5o-Value. $500
S3I.5o-Value, 5000
S3s.5o-Nalue, S42.oo
S42.5o-Value, $1,000
Mahogany High Boys"
dull finish.
S5o.oo-Value, $1,000
S67.oo-Nalue, $1,000
So7.5o-Value, $4,000
Mahogany Toilet Tables.
s11.5o-Value, $4,000
SI5.oo-Value, $4,000
$I7.so-Value, $4,000
$4e.5o-Value, $500
S5o.oo-Value, SI25.oo
Mahogany Beds, single and
double size.
sI5.75-Value, $1,000
S2I.75-Value, $1,000
S33.oo-Value, 10000
S5o.oo-Value, $4,000