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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-30
Equity in Car Fares.

Equity in Car Fares.
Evidently the Public Utilities Com
mission, representing the whole COM
munity, has not returned to considera-
tion. Of the zone system of street rail
gay fares except reluctantly and after
T$1lsausting the other alternatives.
If after microscopic examination the
.e6gures of income and outgo submitted
eby the Washington Railway and Elec-
tic Company are found to be accurate,
: direct and urgent responsibility is
imposed upon. the utilities commission.
The government and the utilities com
EMISSION, representing all Of US, have,
ssby action concerning wages, working
: conditions and service to be rendered,
determined in effect the roads money
ssutgo. There is no escape in equity
from q corresponding obligation in re
spect to the roads income. The COM
munity has a right to require and i'm
poses upon the utilities commission the
duty to require ~ . high standard of
sfrset railway service; (2l.payment of
lAsrs THAN mere living wage to the
workers who operate the road; 60 pay
nest Of such fares, equitably imposed,
IS will enable the company to render
He service required, to pay the fair
! wages exscted, to meet other expenses
! sf yeeenomisal administration, and to
1eke reasonable return in interest or
! Aivideads TO those whose money il In
vested In tie roads.
Il The Public Utilities Commission,
representing the whole community, is
) to regulate income and outgo in such
fashion that they will Offset each
sether. II outgo exceeds income, expo.
siieaee and the Micawber philosophy
teach that misery results. ~
The railroad company's latest figures
asesn %. show that the revenues fall
eonsidsrably short Of paying even OPP
Grating expenses. This showing helps
to grind in the conviction that the high
teost Of direct railway living must for
ume u iesss 20 .enee.eo n = n'sne.
s1 aale, JUST !. 'ae n'sn COS. OF
. living in general il Sedected in . higher
llee -ol esely'n,as ene' N al 'n ,sa1
1ok .osHaae war pf1ees 'tne
ope " ''a1 ..s2 ~ sns icy icy arc SO 20 Oe
sea eA'S 4ss 'se sa pss's@ end
L -. u poss-W Ea1.. leao'us.men1. me
.,n oosto1 ear .1s1e' AAe tne nagn
eost OF 1000 clothing, rentals etc. may
pe eApee.eo esen lIlaa 70 oiop.
Ing ios"s plsn' revenue aoes nos
aes, II seems' 70 meet mefev tne
sperasans expenses m rendering apoor
erise' The community. represented
"a ue esiiiflee commission, ~ e we
1aye seen' under obligation to increase
mis- revenue until It meets the operat-
.snf eostsof rendering good service and
Pays Q reasonable return upon the
money invested - ~
How is this revenue to be securedf
By compelling. strict economy in ad-
ninistration. pefhaps reducing the
1putgc, and. b. equitable. increase Of
Eases, swelling the income:
w. What method Of increase Of fares
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-30
Pure Wool Blankets

!. ! The stock is. espe-1 dSa -
cially selected andI NA
woven to insure the( VxO
greatest warmth;
beautiful assortment of rich
plaids, 66x8O-inch size at SIS pr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-30
WOmen'sUniOn Suits $l.39

Qualities That Regularly Sell at $l.50 and $159
Fa-weisht Ribbed Cotton feeced-hgh neck,
long sleeves ankle length Dutch neck snhle and knee lengths
tailored ankle knee lengths
Regular sizes Values that cannot be
duplicated when this lot is sold :.
Woens FIeeced Union Suits sls-Just the garments if you
looking suit under the market
sleeves ankle length high neck and Dutch neck
lengths Regular and large sizes included
Well worth 500 and $zzs Special. $15s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-30
New Blankets Priced Low

Marked That Will Mean Substantial OUer Higher Prices
Sure to las the WinrS Season Advances
earlier the
a al the retail prices w areq
ononlyafe Of theunu alvalues
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-30

Fine Wool Blankets
Finely finished. 70x82-inch size,
81; E: $: :; =; : ' III =: !: $50
$z.25 Sleepwell Sheets,
Special at $3.50
8lxoo Sleepwell Sheets, made OF
fine bleached muslin free from all
dressing. $2.25 value, spe- $1.89
cial, each, r
o0xo0 Bleached Cotton Sheets,
made of round thread cotton. no
filling, soft finish. 1925 value. $1.0S
special at.
54x9o Bleached Cotton Sheets
no dressing. wide hens, ex- S1.A3
cellent wearing, special,
Bleached Pil1owcases, 4Sc
42x36 Fine Bleached Cotton
Pillowcases, free from all fill
ing, wide hens, special, each;
f Ia s.s@ 10c
36-inch Unbleached- Muslin, ex-
ira fine quality; no. dressing: will
soon wash white. 3oc value. 2Sc
Special. & =
36-inch Lingerie Cambria, a
beautiful finished muslin for
underwear. 35c value. Spe- PC
Palais Roya-seeond Floor.
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=
Beacon Indian Blankets, copies
of the Atwood Navajo blankets,
are soft and fluffy and can hardly
be distinguished from all wool !;
size 66x84, each, $3.50
Beacon or Auto Travelling Rugs,
made of fine cottons, closely
woven, giving the same warmth
as wool; size 60x80, each, 500
Beacon Bed Blankets, in a fine
range of plaids, broken and even
designs; colors are lavender, gray,
old rose, red and drab; size 66x8O.
pair, $10.5O
7oxsz San Martin Wool Bed
Blankets, highly finished, nicely
made and bound 4 blanket that's
nearly all wool, pair, $3.50
7oxso Wearwell Plaid Blankets,
nearly ali wool, just enough cotton
to keep from milling. pair, $500
7oxSz Santa Monica Wool, Blank
cts are made Of the finest woods,
beautifully finished and neatly
bound, pair, $3.50
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17

kiss the pretty face. As he saw her
looking he blushed. but said nothing
as he placed the picture on his table.
Agnes wondered IL he was engaged
to marry this pretty Marie. and felt a
desire 70 escape from the room She
thought Of 1t during the day and won
dered II she was IN love with man
that she had known but two weeks.
She must fnd some excuse to leave.
His arm was almost as good as ever
and he would soon be able to write
himself. The more she thought about
It the harder 1t seemed to leave him.
Another week passed and she was still
there.
One morning she told him that she
had received news which made II i'm
possible for her to stay longer than
the next day. He was quiet that day.
talking little. and looking often at the
picture. The next morning. after they
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17
The Picture She Envied

she saw a nice looking man about 80
years old. He carried his right arm In
sling. She stated what had brought
her there. and told him her name. Aft
er talking with her and telling her
what he wanted her to do. he told her
TO come the next morning. so as to be-
gin at o'clock
The clock was striking the next
morning when Agnes seated herself at
a desk near her employers chair She
began opening his mail and reading ii
TO him. After that he dictated few
letters. which kept her busy until
noon. The remainder OF the day she
wrote little and read TO him. About
two weeks later as she was opening a
small package for him a picture OF a
beautiful girl fell out and at the bot
tom was written. '"To Ralph from his
Marie" She passed IL to Mr.. Penrose.
and as she glanced at him she saw him
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17
By Joella Johnson

te watched her. In raising her eyes
she saw him watching her and turned
away. blushing. and asked IL they had
not better continue their way home
He did not reply. but started toward
her and. taking one of her hand. said:
Miss Dane. you must not leave to-
morrow. have grown to love you in
the past few weeks and would like 10
make you my wife IL you care enough
for me-"
Agnes knew she loved him with all
her heart. but what about the girl in
the picture? He seemed TO read her
thought, and said: That picture is
my little sister
Agnes replied. "You would not love
me. perhaps. II you knew that I had
deceived you.
why. are you married." said he
She told him no. and then told how
she happened to be in his employ.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17

had looked through the letters. he ask
ed II she did not wish TO 90 for a walk
with him. Somewhat surprised. she
consented, and they started. The day
was perfect. He pointed out the
houses and lands that he owned. as
they walked along. On their return
they took a path which led through
pasture. Agnes stopped to gather a
few flowers now and then. In cross
Ing a little brook Of water Mr.. Pen
rose assisted her in getting across. but
as he stepped over he slipped. striking
his arm on large rock near by.
Agnes saw him turn pale and place
his hand on his weak arm. He stood IN
this position for a moment or so. and
she asked him how badly he had hurt
himself and stepped forward to tight
en- the bandage.
AS she bent over his arms she did
not see the love shining in his eyes as
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17
By Abner Anthony

on your mothers line" she said.
Afterward she told him something of
the way in which she had spent those
eleven years of her absence. She had
Travelled far, she had seen much,
studied. read and. yes. been loved a
little.
How did you escape being mar
ried?" he asked her. wonderingly.
How did you?" she retorted.
I've waited for the right woman, 4"
be said
Well, I've waited for the right
man"
MY woman has come now" FL
bridge said. She's here. That first
time saw you 1 recognized her. Lillis.
won't you let me be the right man."
OF course, he always had been the
right man, but she did not tell him so.
Probably she never will, for Lillis
Balm is just as wise as she is beauti-
full.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17

for her. and bring them without max
ing a mistake. My. but she was proud
of him!
She hurried with the housework and
then went into the pleasant living
ing room TO sew as long as the en-
broidery cotton would last. as she had
only a few strands left
Henry did not come home 20 dinner,
so she had the whole day TO do as she
pleased.
She had just finished using the last
strand Of cotton when the door bell
rang. The visitor happened TO be Mrs.
Brown, one of her neighbcrs.
"Oh. do come in, Mrs. Brown" greet
ed Ethel: Il am so glad you came over.
l should have been so lonesome this
afternoon if no one had dropped in
10 see me-"
L can't stay" replied the visitor. Il
just came over 10 see II you were go
ing downtown this afternoon / need
a small article. and l thought IL you
were going down you wouldn't mind
bringing IL for me-"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17
How They Both Lost Out

awarded to Miss Dolly Houston and
Bella Wright Of another high school.
The twins were pale and sickly
looking. Just think" exclaimed their
astonished schoolmates, mot even the
third or fourth l know there must
be some mistake!"
Two days later, when the school had
assembled in the hall for their usual
reunion, a boy came to Miss Ferris
with an important message.
The teacher called her school to or
der and read:
my Dear Miss Ferris-We looked
into that matter concerning the prizes
awarded on commencement day. We
have found that no theme was received
from either Frances Gillion or Sarah
Mack"
What" broke in many astonished
voices.
20. Francisi Didn't you send
yours"
20. Sadie! Didn't you send yours p
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17
His First Awful-?-MiStake

I'm sorry" answered Ethel, but
didn't intend going out today. You see.
Mr. Carlson is so good about doing er-
rands for me that l don't have to go
shopping very often. He is going to
bring me some embroidery cotton this
afternoon.
you certainly are lucky then" re-
piled the neighbor. II can't seem TO
make my husband think that a man
should do some errands for his wife.
This morning l asked him to bring me
some lace so / could finish my waist,
and he said: oh, Louise. why will you
ask me to bring those things? II
makes a man feel like fool going in
the stores to buy women's 5lly-dals.
l think women should do their own
shopping
$50 l decided l would" continued
Mrs. Brown. We can't depend upon
the men TO bring things. as their minds
are taken up so with their business
they either don't remember what We
want, or else bring 1t wrong; so il is
best to do ones own shopping and be
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17
When His Eyes We're Opened

youth, but the news Of the death had
stirred her heart and the sight of
Lillis stirred her still more. Fortu-
nately for Lillis, she was no more like
Mrs. Gay than pigweed is like a we'll
trained. vigorous tree. At least, that
was Miss Jessup's opinion. Trust Miss
Jessup's opinion. She said that Lii
lis had got into the right hands at
last. Yet she had only a glimpse of
Mrs. Curry, for she vanished over
night. And Lillis went with her.
Years passed-eleven years. But for
the old Gay house, closed. empty and
abandoned, no one would ever have
thought of Lille Gay now. Not a soul
had heard whether she was married.
single, living or dead. Possibly not a
soul cared. Certainly Elbridge Balm
did not. He was the Hon Elbridge
Balm now, but still unmarried. Miss
Jessup had the temerity to ask why
he was unmarried, and he replied that
he never had seen a woman he wanted.
One day Lillis Gay came back to her
house. She came alone. for her aunt
was dead She returned quietly. yet
a military band footing through the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17

The exclamation was simultaneous
and II told their mates the story.
"Oh, so you didn't send them IN"
said Eleanor.
Il didn't send mine" pouted Sarah.
because l thought II might be better
than yours. and I didn't want to take
the prize from you"
That's Just what I thought" de-
clared Frances. II showed mine to
my mother and she said 1t was very
good and was afraid that the same
thing would happen"
The whole class cheered for them,
and the stars of the class felt as re-
paid as though they had both won the
first prize.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17

fortunate woman"
Mrs. Brown left the coy rocker in
which she was sitting and walked to-
ward the door. saying:
Il really must go now. Mrs. Carlson,
have stayed longer than intended
TO to; so good-by. Come over some
afternoon"
Thank you, I will. Mrs. Brown.
Good-by."
Ethel's thoughts were busy about
Mr.. Brown for the next few minutes.
What stupid man he must be. and so
inconsiderate. Goodness! A woman
could not be trotting down street ev-
cry day after little things she needed!
At this moment Henry walked in,
gave her the usual kiss, and handed
her a little package, saying:
Here's your needles. Eahel."
Needless" she repeated. Il didn't
tell you to bring me any needless"
why, Ethel, didn't you tell me to
bring some large-eyed needles for that
embroidery cotton you have
"No. didn't! l told you to bring
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17

streets could not have produced a
greater sensation. for Lillis Gay had
become beautiful woman. She SEEM
ed not so tall as formerly, for her
shape was exquisite; her hair was one
gleamy wave; her skin was lovely and
go tinted that her eyes and lips and
white teeth became remarkable fea-
lures. She had smile Of her own
and poise Of manner that comes hard
when IT has to be acquired. And she
dressed so we'll that Miss Stokes, the
dressmaker. could not for many a day
believe that her gowns were not had
direct from Worth's However. she
made gown for Lillis and il looked
like all the others; so she became
convinced it was Lillis herself and not
the modiste who made her clothes look
that way.
Lillis met Elbridge Balm at Miss
Jessup's. She was wearing green that
night. with a jade comb In her gleamy
hair. Elbridge said she looked like
the sea princess in a fairy tale he
knew. and she laughed at him.
I'm only Lillis Gay, who used TO
hang the overflow of the Monday wash
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17

near all were busy again handing in
their themes.
Commencement day at school was
always interesting, but this year 1t
possessed an interest greater than ev-
er before.
AT last Miss Ferris came forward
with a sheet of paper in her hand. and
everybody was still while she gave 4
brief account of the anonymous
friends gift, and expressed her pleas
ure. Then. lifting the paper, she an
nounced the names of the successful
competitors.
First prize of $780," read Miss Fer
ris slowly. ito Miss Alice White"
All eyes were turned to where the
two stars of the class sat white as the
paper.
THE second prize, $500, to Miss
Ruth Ash of Johnston High School,"
Many surprised faces again turned
in the direction of the girls.
The third and fourth prizes were
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17

self If she took notion to-!
OF course, Lillis never got TO be
twenty-four without having some kind
of heart affair. II Elbridge Balm had
been farther removed from her she
might have had some chance. But there
he was right next door. Lillis couldn't
move that he didn't see her. She was
an old story to him before she was out
OF short dresses. And he never looked
at her afterward. But she loved him,
oh. the pity of it! If you could ever
have seen big, dark, virile Elbridge
Balm. with his splendid head for law
and his wonderful physique and his
magnificent personality, and then aft
erward had seen poor plaintive Lillis
you would have realized. as she did.
the folly Of her loving and its tragic
outcome.
However, Mrs. Gay died just in time
to save Lillis from dying, too. of over
work and lack Of sunshine, and that
most insidious complaint of all. mental
depression. And out Of nowhere, as II
were. appeared Mrs. Gays sister TO
take charge Of Lillis. Mrs. Curry had
quarreled with Mrs. Gay in their
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17

died, one wintry morning, when Lillis
was twentyNfour. Lillis was perhaps
the only person in the world who
could get along with her. The girl had
been brought up 10 believe that all the
obligation IS on the side of the child
toward the parent. She conceived that
she merely was working out this obli-
cation when she fetched and carried
like a slave for her mother. famed
her half the night, and read to her half
the day. They had money enough, but
Mrs. Cay would hare no one else. She
had trained her daughter for this very
service. and she exacted it to the last
measure.
Liliis had no life OF her own. She
left school at eighteen 10 take care Of
her mother. and from that moment
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17

would do the rest.
On this particular morning. just be
fore leaving the house. Henry called
out:
Want me to bring anything today.
Ethel?"
"Oh. yes" she answered. Il want
some embroidery cotton for those
large-eyed needles I have"
All right, grille. I'll bring 1t. Good
by"
"Good-by. Henry, and don't forget
my errand."
Ethel watched him walk down the
street. and she imagined herself very
lucky wife. II was not every woman
Who had a husband 10 bring things
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17

81 hope and pray" continued Miss
Ferris, laying aside the circular. that
every girl in this school will compete"
Then, as she dismissed the school for
recess, she looked directly at her two
best pupils. Francis Gillion and Sarah
Mack.
During the recess following these
two pupils were surrounded by their
many friends.
Five hundred dollars, just imagine
it." exclaimed one girl.
Its dazzling vision, but not one OF
us has the slightest chance Of win
ming il except Francis Gillion or Sarah
Mack" said Martha Rue, sorrowfully.
The girls colored and though both
had resolved to Guido their best, but
now. taking Martha's words more seri-
ously than they were intended both
broke in rather excitedly:
Girls. if you really think we stand
in your way, we will agree not to COM
pete at all"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17
By Phil Moore

me some embroidery cotton for those
nice one! Just this afternoon J was
Dragging about you to Mrs. Brown.
saying you always brought what
wanted and never made a mistake"
I'm sorry. Ethel" replied poor Hen
~. but thought sure it was needles
you wanted. You see, dear, il doesn't
pay to praise person too much; ev-
erybody makes a mistake once in a
while"
Well, never mind about the needles.
hubby" she answered But, thank
goodness Mrs. Brown left before you
came"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17

friend OF ours has offered four prizes
for the best literary work Of any pu-
pills, excepting the graduating classes
OF the high schools, in Massachusetts.
These prizes" she-continued, glancing
at the circular. "are respectively,
$500. 5000. 800 and $50. They are of
fered in order to stimplate a taste for
literature among our girls. The prom
inent English teachers Of these schools
have consented to act as judges. and
on commencement day, in each Of the
schools, the rewards will be announc-
ed. Every manuscript must be in by
the first OF June.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17

Now don't be silly" cried the group
in one voice, "Of course we're sure
that you will get the first prize, but
there are three others for us to try
to win"
at seems to me-" said serious Ma
rion Blake, that II would be unfair
to Miss Ferris If you two didn't COM
pete. 1 know she would be greatly
disappointed"
But there's only one first prize, -
she said, land there are two of Fran
els and Sadie"
For a moment the contest grew ex-
citing. Not only was that school com
peting against the other schools, but
these two girls who were the greatest
Of friends were now rivals.
At last, one Monday, Frances an
nounced to Sarah: i've finished, all
but copying!"
"Oi" cried Sarah. i've finished.
copying and ALI"
The days went by and as June drew
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17
By Elsie Endicott

you've gone back and forth every day
to the city you have seen absolutely
nothing of the children"
Il don't see how that can be helped,
said Henry. when l leave in the
morning they are not up, and when
come back in the evening they're in
bed"
yes" said the wife, that is so, but
you might at least send them a souvenir
postcard now and then"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17
No MOnder.

Private Slipshod had been wounded,
and after leaving hospital had been
drafted to another regiment. The ser
geant was drilling him along with the
other men.
Haven't yer done no baynit practice
before?" he yelled at Private Slipshod-
Keep yer point up. can't yer1 You
won't never get YER man if yer don't
keep yer point upl"
Private Slipshod. furious at this criti-
oism, yelled back:
why. I've done this ere to the
Bosches, | 'avel"
"Oh. ave yer'" sneered the sergeant
No wonder the wars iasted over two
and ali years.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-17

Cd TO please her. and she had found that
many OF them thought Of her fortune
hrst She decided to go away for a
time 70 some place where she was I'M
known She packed a suitcase with
plain clothing and started. telling her
aunt she was going 10 VISIT a friend.
She took train TO small town.
where her name was unknown. Upon
arriving she went 70 a cheap board
ing house. where her beauty attracted
much attention, although she was
dressed very plainly. She spent the