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, 1925-04-29
Said a Mouthful

Hon. Thomas R. Marshall puts
much into a few words when he
says: Ninety per cent of American
business is far cleaner than ten
e cent of the men who are trying
to clean it up" The venerable
former vice president certainly has
had an opportunity to observe pro-
f%essional reformers at close range.
He ought to know wherefore he
speaks.-F1orida Times-Union.
, 1925-04-29

The annual output of the lumber
group of industries-now about 49,
600, 900 900 board feet, or enough
for 5000 900 all lumber cottages
is valued at about $1,000, 600, 900.
The name of the president-elect
of Cuba is Machado, but his front
is not William Gibbs.
Russia is about to adopt a policy
of inviting capital into the soviet
republic, which reminds us again of
the story about the spider and the
fly.
Lest we should wax optimistic
it is well to remember thai 81 ,OOO,-
600 acres of cutover lands have
so ravaged by repeated fires
that they will neve produce saw
unless artificially planted.
The annual depletion of our for
ests from all causes is now about
900 900 900 cubic feet of wood.
Fellowship
And when you told him that I
was married" said the girl who had
Tilted him, did he seem to be
sorry?"
"oh, yes" replied her bosom
friend, che said he was very sorry,
although he did not know the man
personally"
, 1925-04-29
Helping Her Out

A woman got on a trolley car
and finding hat she had no change
handed the conductor a $40 bill.
I'm sorry" she said, but l
havn't a nickel"
Don't worry. lady," said the con-
, 1925-04-29

According to press dispatches Doc
tor Cook has departed for the Fed
eral prison at Leavenworth. This
is a long ways from the North
Pole.
, 1925-04-29

States and municipalities own
nearly 5000. 900 acres of forest
lands and their extent is steadily
growing.
, 1925-04-29
PREVENT FOREST FIREs

OF the forest fires which occurred last year. bv far the
majority were the result OF human agency, which may be classi-
he'd broadly under the heading "carelessness." Private land
owners, states, and the Federal government provide organiza-
lions of trained men for the purpose of detecting and suppress
sing fires which occur. Throughout the west, especially in the
Rocky Mountain region, closely knit, cooperative fire fighting
organizations, made up of local settlers, assume their share of
responsibility in holding down this scourge in cooperation with
lean public to pay specialists to reduce the damage through
suppression of fires which can be prevented, and it is unjust in
a high degree for one section of our public to expect any definite
group of local residents to take this same responsibility O any
lightning, can and must be prevented. This means putting out
camp fires with water; not merely doing the things which
usually put them out, but adding to this perfunctory perform
ance of a public duty the care and responsibility which guaran-
tees our fires to be out without any doubt. 1t means greater
care on the part of smokers in the forest in the casting aside
of burning cigarette and cigar stubs and other forms of tobacco.
1t means the careful "freprooing" of all forest residences and
other buildings.
The American nation has grown up under the idea that we
have "trees to burn"-that our forests are inexhaustible. Start
ing in 1892, with an estimated forest area of 1922 million acres,
we have used, burned and destroyed this basic national resource
with a lavish hand. New England, New York, Pennsylvania,
the Lake states, the south, and now the Pacific coast; ever west
ward the pendulum of timber depletion has swung.
Kiping said: "The great American nation seldom puts back
anything it takes from natures shelves. 1t grabs all it can and
moves on. But the grabbing is nearly finished, and the moving
must stop" A prophecy, truly. We have today over half of
the remaining merchantabe timber in this country on the Pa
cfc coast. And we are now engaged in cutting the last good
growth to take its place. Eightyone million acres of potential
timber land are standing devastated and practically idle.
No longer can thinking men say that we have trees to burn,
that our timber will last forever. The handwriting is on the
mature trees by the careless mancaused fire is serious. 1t means
wealth needlessly destroyed. The burning of young trees and
cutover land is more serious, for it means idle land and costly
timber for the future.
, 1925-04-29

Detroit ought to call it's balloon
the f. o. B.
See where Billy Sunday says fool
ishness keeps men away from re
ligion.
, 1925-04-29

If the American people can abol-
ish forest fires they will save S.
10000 a year and add greatly in
many ways to the national income,
both material and psychologist.
, 1925-04-29

ductor. you'll have just 1919 of 'em
in a minute."-Medley.
, 1925-04-29

The Ways
To every man there openeth
A way, and ways, and a way,
And the high soul climbs the high
way,
And the low sou gropes the low,
And in between on the misty flats
The rest drift to and fro.
But to every man there openeth
A high way and a low,
And every man decideth
The way his soul shall go.
John Oxenham.
, 1925-04-29

The Prince of Wales probably
picked Africa for a trip because he
knew that down there at least he
wouldn't be accused of looking for
a wife.-Cincinnati Inquirer.
, 1925-04-29

Americas three ages: Rattle of
musketry; rattle of silver; rattle
of %fiivvers.
, 1925-04-29

The way they are digging up scan
dial nowadays in British high So
ciety it's a wonder somebody over
there doesn't demand a senate in
vestigation. We might be able to
lend them Senator Walsh for the
summer.
, 1925-04-29

Out of the original $4,000, 900
acres of forest, it is now generally
considered that permanent clearing
for agricultural and other land uses
has left about 40, 200. 900 acres
available for forests for a long time
to come, most of it forever.
, 1925-04-29

When wheat goes up in price the
demagogues declare it doesn't do
the farmers n good because the
spectators have it all. Then next
week, if the price drops, they will
tell o that the farmer is being
stung again. Nothing like having
an elastic mentality - or a poor
, 1925-04-29
eel

Convenient
The motor "a agent was showing
a prospective customer round the
show rooms.
Now, this is the car you want,
SIR he exclaimed, going up to one.
Right up to date. You never have
to crawl under it to fix anything"
You don't" said the other in
surprised tones.
NO" went OF the agent, eff the
slightest thing goes wrong with the
mechanism, the car instantly turns
upside down."-Unidentified.
, 1925-04-29

There are 1900, 900, 900 acres in
the land area of continental United
States, not including Alaska, and of
these about $4,000, 900 were for
ested when the Indians were SUI
preme.
Evening star., 1925-11-09

Sports Satin (rayon), CO
36-inch width, in w.
white, pink. maize,
moss rose, black and orchid.
This greatly reduced price
for Tuesday only.
Evening star., 1925-11-09

38-i n C h Unbleached CO
Muslin, of heavy, (k
closely woven quail
ity. Suitable for sheets.
pillowcases, etc.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
Acid Stomach
phillips Milk of Magnesia"
Better than Soda


Hereafter, instead of soda take 2
little Phillips Milk of Magnesa" in
water any time for Indigestion or
sour, acid, gassy stomach. and relief
will come instantly.
For fifty years genuine Phillips
Milk OF Magnesia" has been pre-
scribed by physicians because it
overcomes three times as much acid
in the stomach as a saturated solu-
ton of bicarbonate of soda, leaving
the stomach sweet and free from all
gases. 1t neutralizes acid fermenta-
tions in the bowels and gently urges
the souring waste from the system
without purging. Besides. it is
more pleasant to take than soda. In
'ist upon Phillips" Twenty-Five
cent bottles, any drug store.
Evening star., 1925-11-09

said Wilson; 'the rest \of you go to
bed
The servants departed, whispering
eXcitedly among themselves, with
many backward glances.
Wilson closed the door behind them
and turned and said to the Swami,
Let me tell you everything I know.
sir
The Swami checked him. "I have
eyes" he said, II have seen. There
was a struggle, a table overturned.
ornaments broken, that desk swept
clean, and there, 1 perceive, Is an
article of wearing apparel"
AS he pointed to II on the floor VIII.
son stopped and picked 1t up. 1t was
a black dress tie.
And" continued the Swami, upon
the rug is blood. Hm"-he paused a
moment before he went on-'the
secret is here; let us find it,
Slowly he turned his somber gaze
upon Waterman. No one spoke till
Doris said. sharply:
''Rollin. why don't you answer him?''
Waterman started violently.
Tell him everything you know
everything" she commanded.
Il don't know anything, 1 tell you,''
| Waterman answered her. After YOU
| left us we talked for an hour or so.
and then l went to bed. That's all ]
know about it. If any"
Hush. hush" breathed Doris.
He followed her gaze till 1t rested on
| the Swami. The Hindu lay back limp
ly in his chair. His eyes We're closed
After a time he began to speak, in a
level, emotionless voice.
i See-l sea weapon-a re.
volver-it's herein this room
| search
Wilson wandered about the room.
his eyes darting here and there. Sud.
! denly he gave a cry and stopped.
Take care" came the Swami s
voice, there are finger prints upon it. :
Thus warned. Wilson picked up the
revolver gingerly by the tip of the
barrel and laid it upon the desk. The
Swami opened his eyes. II was as
though a spell had been lifted.
We'll, well, what next" demanded
Waterman, impatiently
You have told us all YOU know" in.
quired the Swami. gently
Yes. everything" snapped Water.
That's not true" cried Wilson.
man.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
New Umbrellas

Very special price. 10 CO
rib frames, amber OK
tips and ferrules.
Fancy wood handles with
silk cord or leather thongs.
Colors, navy, red, purple,
green and black.
Evening star., 1925-11-09

Formerly criminals in Iceland were
put in the lunatic asylum. The Ice
landers could not understand any one
being so foolish as to commit crime.
and. being an exceedingly kind heart
ed folk, thoght all criminals must be
insane
Evening star., 1925-11-09
Melba Combination

c tainS 1 box CD
Kleenex, 1 box of sk
Fleurs Face Powder,
1 Face Cream (massage)
and 1 Skin Cleanser.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
Necklace and Bracelet

Both for 81. Novelty CD
Bead Necklace, in ~
opera length-mother-
of-pearl. Opaque and silver
inlay, in large assortment
of colorS. Two oxidiZed
engraved bangle bracelets.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
"a Wash Cloths

Large size Turkish CD
Wash Cloths, IN pink, k
blue, green and law
ender stripes. Very Spe-
cial price.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
Boys Bath Robes

Boys Blanket Bath CD
Robes, an ideal Christ CA
mas gift. Made of
the famous WARMZWOOL
blanket cloth. All newer
designs. Sizes Z to IA years.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
Women's Handker-
chiefs, IS for

Fine Imported Null CO
Sports Handker- 90
chiefs, in all wanted
colors. Pure linen, en-
broidered corners on plain
white linen.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
Girls Bath Robes

In sizes 6 to IA years. CO
Full cut, we'll made "
and smartly modelled
bath robes in new colors.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
Longcloth, 8 Yds.

Fine, Soft-flnish Long CD
clo t h, in 36-inch 0k
width. Was much
higher priced. Reduced for
Tuesday only.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
Boys Shirts, z for

Madras Shirts for CO
boys. Plain white, @L
plain colors or stripes.
Sizes 121a to IA.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
4 Sateen Baby Pillows

Slightly soiled, other CD
wise perfect. In |k
white, pink and blue.
This price Tuesday only.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
8 Yards Cretonnes

Bright Colored Gre CD
tonnes of floral, bas- 9k
ket and striped pat
terms. Also a large assert
ment of designs and colors
to select from.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
Girls Gym MILDLY and
Bloomer Set

Combination Set, con- CD
sisting of a white sYA
MILDLY Blouse and a
pair of black sateen, full
cut Gym Boomers. All
sizes 6 to 16 years.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
6 Prs. Bootees

Baby Bootees, in CD
white, with pink and ~
blue trimmings. At
a great saving. Soft, woolly
and warm.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
Women's Imported
Handkerchiefs, IL for

Plain white and col
ors, of good quality. C1
Full cut. This price ~
Tuesday only.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
Children's Set

Whiting & Davis CO
Mesh Bag and |A
Pearl Necklace, with
bracelet to match, for So
1ndestructible pearls dmi-
tation) on fine silver plate
chain.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
Pilowcases, Pr.

45x36-inch Fancy En- CO
broidered Pillowcases, Ck
Scalloped or hem
stitched edges. With either
embroidered motif or inset
medallionS.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
Boudoir Lamps

New Boud9ir Lamps, CD
with lovely flower CA
trimmed paper parch-
ment shades, in soft colors.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
Fancy Linens

Pure Linen Lace and CO
m e d allion trimmed CL
Scarfs and Vanity
Sets. at this special price
Tuesday. Scarfs are size
17x50 inches.
Vanity Sets to match, 81.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
Boys Flannelette
Pajamas, 2 for

One-piece styles, in CO
sizes 4 to 10. At CA
tractively striped ma
terial. Only 80 pairs at
this price.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
Rayon Scrims, 4 Yds.

Plain and fancy CO
weaves. In ecru, @A
white, blue, gold and
pongee colorS.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
Jap Crepes, 8 Yds.

Were much higher. CD
Japanese Crepes, in Ck
navy. gray, orange,
orchid, flesh, blue and red.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
2 Tablecloths

Two 54x54 H e m CO
stitched D m a X (A
Tablecloths, in sew
eral distinctive patterns,
for $2-Tuesday.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
IL Napkins for

Large Dinner Nap CO
kins of cotton dam spk
ask. Very specially
priced for Tuesday only.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
8 Underwaists

Children's Knit and CT
Muslin Underwaists, CZ
in all sizes. Sizes 2
to IA years. Sold in any
combination of sizes.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
10 Knit Vests

Bodice top or built CO
up shoulder styles. CA
Sizes 36 to "A. This
price Tuesday only.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
2 Linen Scarfs

Pure Linen Scarfs, c.
neatly hemstitched; Cl
size 18x45 before
stitched. This price muc
less than regularly.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
2 Panty Dresses

Also Q Rompers and CO
Creepers at S2-Tues- %
day only. Rompers
and creepers for infants
and panty dresses for
larger girls.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
4 Yards Rug Border

36-inch-wide Com CO
goleum Rug Border. JA
In attractive plank
effects. Very specially
priced for Tuesday.
Evening star., 1925-11-09

Continued in Tomorrow's starJ
Evening star., 1925-11-09
2 Waste Baskets

Woven Waste Bas- CO
kets, decorated with ~
painted flowers. in
shades of blue, pink, yel-
low and green. Usually
much higher priced.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
Voile Underwear

New Wolfe Underwear CD
at 81. Fine sheer CA
materials in plain
apd floral patterns, daintily
trimmed with lace. Make
splendid gifts.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
Aprons, 4 for

Small Aprons Of lawn CO
dotted swiss, gingham o.
and percale. Aprons
With or without bibs. This
price Tuesday.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
Infants Knit Sweaters
2 for

In plain white and CO
white, pink or blue Ck
trimmed. Buy them
at this unusual saving for
gifts.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
Children's Union Suits
2 for

All ages 2 to IA years. CT
: Ch1ldren's excellent sYZ
quality knit Union
Suits. 2 for 81.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
Bungalow Aprons, 2

Generously cut Bun CO
galow Aprons, in as CL
sorted colorS and
materials. All Sizes 36
to 50.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
Toilet Articles, 2 Pcs.

Imitation ivory, ivory CO
on amber and plain 49,
amber articles at this
very special price. Pin
cushions, puff boxes, hair
receivers, perfume bottles,
dressing combs, hairpin
holders. manicure scissors,
set of three manicure inn
plements, picture frames,
buffers and trays.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
Underwear, 6 Pcs.

Cotton Vests and CO
Pants. in all sizes 36 Sk
to A. Full cut and
well made garments, very
specially priced for Tues
day.
Evening star., 1925-11-09
Small Girls Panties
and Boomers, 8 for

Fine Boomers and CO
Panties of fine black Ck
and white material.
Well made. Sizes 2 to 6
years.
Evening star., 1925-11-09

24X36 Imported Jap CO
anese Rag tugs, @A
made with heavy
quality double cotton warp.
This price Tuesday only.
Evening star., 1925-11-09

Infants Dresses of CO
exceptionally fine ma %
terial. Very Special
price.
Evening star., 1925-07-02

large audience received the COM
pany's efforts with generous applause
and hearty appreciation.
1t is possible that Mr. Gilbert
would have been somewhat discon-
certed at certain topical catch lines
interpolated in his well knit libretto
but he seems to have been good
soul with an excellent sense of humor
and. were he living now, might well
have arranged similar additions him :
self Sir Arthur Sullivan, too, might
have been mildly upset at some of
the orchestral effects, but when he
realized that this handicapped group
had not had any rehearsal together
he, too, would doubtless have admired
the pluck and adventurous spirit of
these gay young amateurs.
Mrs. Lawrence, who presided at the
piano, certainly deserved the huge
bouquet of roses that was tossed to
her from Mr.. Bond over the foot.
lights. and Mrs. Genevieve Bond was
also remembered by the company with
lovely red leather handbag
All of the soloists were Washing
ton singers. Dainty little Estelle Muir.
ray made an adorable Yum. with
the cute Hunt twins. Gayle and
Gladys. as equally charming Pitt Sing
and PeepBo. This trio was quite the
life of the evening. Mildred de Hart,
who substituted at the last moment
for Elizabeth Reynolds in the diff
cult and u.ngra cious role of katisha
made decided success of this, her
debut role In light opera. She sang
her beautiful music well and proved
satisfactory drama tically. J. Frank
Duggan was fine Pooh Bah Wesley
Evening star., 1925-07-02

The output of the American cotton
manufacturing industry in 1928 was
valued at 81 .901, 125 ,703. an increase of
4S.7 per cent over the 1921 figure.
Evening star., 1925-07-02
AMATEURSPLEASE
WITH THE M|KAD0'
The Washingtonians Make
UpWith Enthusiasm for
Lack of Experience.

After meeting and conquering a
series of yicissitudes, including post
ponement and terminating In nearly
an hours delay in starting the actual
performance because the Army Band
had the light stands for the musicians
outside the stadium, that gallant
little band, The Washingtonians, put
on a delightful IL seemingly i'm
promptu performance Of The Mika-
do" at Central High School last night.
This amateur organiZa ton under
the earnest leadership of Rollin Bond
puts on a production with all the
enthusiastic vigor of youthful and
ambitious members. They all have
fresh voices, good looks and lots of
energy. The choruses were highly
successful and the Japanese" flap
pers in the feminine contingent We're
particularly fair to look upon. The
Evening star., 1925-07-02
TROOPS TO APPEAR
IN MARCH FOR FLAG
Huge Emblem to Be Carried
in Defense Day
Celebration.

A detachment of artillerymen and
cavalrymen from Fort Myer on foot
commanded by Lieut.. G.. ID. Pence
L. S. A; so men from the United
States naval air station. commanded
by Lieut.. c. A. Sprague, L. $. N, and
a detachment of marines, under the
command of Capt. T. L. Burke, L. S
NJ. c., will take a prominent part in
the independence and Defense day
celebration on the evening of July
4th, at s o'clock, in the stadium OF
Central High Community Center, ap
pearing in the final march in honor of
the flag and leading the civic partici-
pants in the march of the day.
Following the United States troops
will come the District of Columbia
impersonated by Mrs. Maud Howell
Smith, with a Boy Scout and a Girl
Scout of the District, bearing the big
new banner designed by the Mer-
chants and Manufacturers Associa
ton for the District of Columbia and
used by it on the recent Booster
trip to Maryland and Virginia. There
being no official flag for the District
of Columbia, this flag was designed
for this and later uses until such time
as Congress shall take official action
regarding Il District flag.
Evening star., 1925-07-02

Peckham, as the Mikado. plus Carl
SchulZe, as Neban, his gigantic re-
tainer. proved highlight In the
comedy roles. Elliott Thorndyke was
somewhat different ko-Ko. If one
were allowed beverage like com
parison one might say his Ko-ko
seemed suspiciously nearbeer. He
utilized many slapstick movie" meth
DDS In his Interpretation. Royal
Tinker was good as Pish-Tush. Harry
Stevens was a youthful Nanki-Poo.
The settings, though scanty. pos
sessed the requisite atmosphere and
the costumes had n unique Chinese
flavor In with the Japanese that was
interesting. The colors and material Is
were beautiful.
Evening star., 1925-07-02
HUSBAND GETS DIVORCE.
Interlocutory Decree Granted Cecil
n. Duckett,

Cecil H. Duckett has been awarded
by Justice Hitz an interlocutory de-
cree Of absolute divorce from Mary
A. Duckett. The wife brought suit
for limited decree and the husband
filed a cross-petition, in which he
asked for an absolute divorce. He
told the court he had several fistic en-
counters with his wife's alleged ad-
mirers.
An interlocutory decree of absolute
divorce has been granted by Justice
Bailey to George H. Zellers, who sued
his wife, Ethelyn w. Zellers. Ac-
cording to the husbands petition, the
wife while visiting at Scotland Beach,
Md, in July, 1924, met a fisherman,
who hugged and kissed her publicly.
When the wife returned to Washing
ton the fisherman is said to have fol
lowed.
Evening star., 1925-07-02

Ing promised that the Government
would mot only fully preserve all
rights or preference accruing to him
(veteran) under prior executive orders.
but would add to these by granting
credit for length of service, both mill
tary and civil, and for dependents"
A memorandum from the White
House, dated June "a, from Chairman
Allen of the Personnel Classification
Board was said to have been received,
follows:
THE Personnel Classification Board
has not approved or issued any in
structions to department heads pro-
viding that the average of the ratings
of all employees of a grade In any office
should not exceed 82.5 per cent. nor
has the board prescribed any other
percentage for such an average"
This order" said a Veterans of For
Evening star., 1925-07-02

eign Wars statement, "ckeckmates
the memorandum prepared by the Blu.
reau Of Efficiency, dated Noveraber IT,
1924"
Capt. Bettelheim of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars said that the communi-
cation from the White House was far
more sympathetic To the veterans
cause than he was led to believe IT
would be after reading the statement
of William II. McReynolds. the Ru-
Evening star., 1925-07-02
COOLIDGE TO "GUARD"
VETERANS INTERESTS
Government to Increase Rights,
Y. F. w. Committee Head
Declares.

The national legislative committee
of the Veterans of Foreign Wars last
night announced it had received as
surances from President Coolidge that
veteran interests in civil service would
be guarded"
The President was represented by
the Veterans of Foreign Wars as hav-
Evening star., 1925-07-02
Wears Novel Dress.

DIR. Martha Berry, founder and di
rector of the Berry School, on Mount
Berry. Ga, wears a gray dress that
was literally made to order" The
wool and angora were sheared by
school pupils from sheep and goats
which they raised. then spun into
yarn, woven into cloth. dyed, designed
cut and stitched into the garment.
Evening star., 1925-07-02

reau OF Eficie acy representative on
the board, which statement was given
to the press on June 49, five days prior
TO Chairman Aliens memoranda TO
the President. Capt. Bettelheim is Of
the opinion that the White House
must have returned the memora ndum
OF Mr.. McReynolds, with the sugges-
tion that his attitude toward the vet
Grams be modified and made more sym
pathetic.