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Evening star., 1909-06-21

or disgust, and keeps us in constant use
as an awful example. We shall have to
undergo radical change-become. in
deed, quite un-Amercan-before we can
hope for the approval of this jaundiced
English journal.
There is nothing new or alarming from
the protection point OF view in the pres
ent tariff contest in Congress. All inter
ests are concerned. and all represented
The tariff touches at all points in our
business world. Why, then. should not all
of those interests be considered? To
represent them struggling against
each other is to misstate the case. They
are struggling to reach an agreement
for the common benefit. The controlling
crv is one for all. and all for one Nj
up. and none down.
The task is most difficult 1t was not
an easy one in the beginning. when there
were only few interests to be taken
into account. Now. when they have null
tiplied a thousandfold both in numbers
and values. il requires the widest infor-
nation. the best national spirit and the
best ability TO shape tariff bill 10 meet
the needs-revenue and othcr-of the
whole country.
But. while difficult, the present task
is not beyond rs. and it is sac as
sumption that il will be executed, not
maybe to the perfect satisfaction of the
public. but so as 10 keep us on an even
keel and insure good progress.
The best feature of the present situa-
tion is the frankness with which protec
tion IS avowed by the leaders I'm the
contest. No man Of influence in either
party is shying a the policy. If there
is out-and-out free trader in either
the House or Senate he has not pro-
claimed himself. Not once in the debates
this time has protection been challenged
to battle to the death. Everybody
seems to want protection to live, and to
continue to have its being in this land
of ours.
And such will be the case. English free
traders will look in vain for any en-
couragement from these shores. We are
we'll advised of the value of our mar
kets: and a campaign promising to sur
render the advantages we now hold in
them would result in defeat setting
the pegs for thoroughness and the en-
phass of the lesson conveyed.
Evening star., 1909-06-21
Improving Chicago.
From the Chicago News.

From INC CnlcaEO NrWs
New bridges, municipal court building
and other municipal structures are prac-
tically certain to be erected within the
next few years, now that the city bor-
rowing power has been increased by
about $16.OOO.OO0. 1t is highly desirable
that they be constructed along lines
which will render them not only useful
but artistic. Provision for securing
beauty in municipal construction was
made in the bill passed at the recent ses-
sion of the Legislature to amend the art
commission law. That the governor
found it necessary to veto the measure
because of an unconstitutional provision
contained in it is unfortunate. Efforts
to secure the enactment of valid law
strengt henng the art commission and en-
larging its authority should be made at
the earliest opportunity. 1t Is doubtful,
however, If legislation Of this sort can
be secured before work Is begun on some
of the proposed city structures.
Evening star., 1909-06-21
Buttons and Fairgrounds.

Button. button. who lacks a button.
If there is any one in Washington this
afternoon who is not wearing the sign Of
contribution to playground fund. there
remains time before the night closes 20
supply the deficiency. Before the end of
this day every resident of the District
should have contributed some portion of
his surplus to the cause of juvenile recre-
alton and safety
All over the United States people are
talking about Fairgrounds. not as Il new
and interesting fad. something novel in
the way of sociological experiment. but
as a demonstrated necessity of modern
life. Out in the country, of course, play
grounds are unnecessary. The children
have more space than anything else.
There arc no street cars and no auto
mobiles. The farm vehicles move slowly
and endanger no lives. The child has
plenty of safe elbow ROOM
In town the average child is in peril
on the streets. for the tendency of youth
is to jump and run and indulge in sud
den. erratic motions. In the crowded
PEELED to play their games in the thor
OuS uouSllk Tie NeHlCIcS anu uOtilS
the best they can to organize their sports
1t is for. such as these that Fairgrounds
are intended for the restricted ones of
our dense modern life.
These buttons that the Fairgrounds
workers selling today stand for CO.
operation, for joint support of a praise
worthy. mutually beneficial enterprise.
1t should be unnecessary to call upon
the public i'm this manner to make good
the deficiencies of Congress. There
should be deficiencies. There should
be a large fund for the maintenance
of the public grounds of recreation, suf-
ficient to insure the children comfort
able and safe play quarters under
competent supervision throughout the
summer. hut for reasons beyond full
understanding Congress has decided to
skimp and spare the public funds and
throw the burden of playground main
tenance back upon the citizens. Button
day is the result. and the present re-
ports indicate that the community will
respond adequately to the demand.
Nevertheless, just to make sure, get
your button.
Evening star., 1909-06-21
Paper-Littered Streets.

From the New York Mail.
One phase of 1.-The City Beautiful may
he ushered in without spending a cent foi
parks, fountains. statues, civic centers
or diagonal streets. All that is needed
is that each Of us be more careful where
we throw our newspapers, our envelopes
and our wrapping paper. when we are
done with them.
may convey or conceal it: but nothing
SO quickly turns a clean city block OF
patch of park greensward into a pic
ture of untdiness and disenchantmen1
as the paper throwing habit; nothing sc
quickly nullifies the work of an efficien,
street cleaning department.
Evening star., 1909-06-21
Willow Shipping
Trunks and Hampers.

wN SPECIALLY designed
MH for the transportation OF
~ laundry. These may be
had in any size; lined or
plain. They are sturdy: light in
weight: thoroughly we'll made
and fitted with galvanized hinges,
fasteners and lock bar, and have
arched willow top and heavy reed
drop side handle.
5000 each, upward.
Pounded Ash Hampers. covered
or uncovered; fitted with oak in
side bottom Stats and hardwood
runners; riveted construction;
side hand holds; reinforced top
frame. These are the strongest
known Laundry Shipping Bas-
kets and will withstand continued
rough handling.
o-bushel Size, Uncovered,
$500 each.
Special sizes as required.
Oval Willow Laundry Baskets,
each. from 85c.
Willow Scrap Baskets, each,
from soc.
Infants Willow Sleeping Bas-
kets, each, from SI.5o.
Laundry Hampers, each, from
SI.0o.
Fifth Hoor Eleventh
Evening star., 1909-06-21
A Jaundiced Spectator.
, cable from London tells us,


The tariff debate at Washington at
tracts wide attention in this country
chiefly because the next English election
s certain TO he fought and won mainly
the tariff issue. Advocates of free
trade think they find In the attitude of
the majority in Congress strong warn
ings against the protectionst policy in
England.
'Today's Spectator sees in the schedules
thus far adopted Juggling with the
problem. which in effect makes an in
,rease in tariff imposts in utter defiance
Of all prediction promises by both par
ties and a degradation OF political mo-
ralty which England and all other
countries will do well to avoid.
1t describes the campaign in both
houses of Congress as a struggle OF one
special interest against another. and
warns England under such conditions
all considerations for the general we'll
being OF the country will be submerged
n the struggle of interest against in
crest, and even If that struggle is not
accompanied. as i'm practice II certainly
will be, by bribery, the corruption of
motive which must take place will he
,analiy destructive To the morality of
political life.''
Nearly everything American appears
ow and degrading in tho eyes of the
spectator. II views us either with alarm
Evening star., 1909-06-21
Progress Against Tuberculosis.

From the Springfield Republican.
The campaign against tuberculosis is
making progress beyond doubt. al
though it is much slower than could be
desired and there are obstacles difficult
to overcome. Among these are ignorance.
carelessness and poverty. If these could
be eliminated the subbornness of the
disease itself would offer less resistance
to the attacks that are being made
everywhere 1t is possible at least to
increase the knowledge of tuberculosis
and reduce the carelessness In respect
to it. and without doubt II will be found
a wise policy to extend as far as possible
the aids held out to those without means
properly to care for themselves. The
spread of knowledge of the fact that
the disease can be cured If taken In hand
early enough, and of the precautions nee
essary to make cures possible and to
prevent the infection of others is per-
haps the most important factor In max
ing head against tuberculosis.
Evening star., 1909-06-21
The Calhoun Trial.

There is no surprise in San Francisco
at the mistrial in the Calhoun case and
probably none in the country at large.
But the country at large has had small
knowledge of the case beyond the nature
of the charge and the prominence of the
accused The trial consumed nearly six
months. with the jury kept together from
the day the panel was completed. Here
is room for speculation about jury serv-
ice. A man might leave a baby in arms
in his house and return home to find the
little fellow a toddler and lisping a few
words. lie would thus have the pleasure
of reintroduction TO his family; but
that would be his only pleasure from his
long Imprisonment.
Evening star., 1909-06-21
The General Tendency,

What's de use o Singin me
Dat old git busy song.
When nearly everything | sec
Is loiterin' along?
De breeze dat floats de butterfly,
De birds a-snSin' strong,
De clouds up yonder in de sky
Is loiterin' along.
De bee picks up pinch o sweet,
Den say, "Dars muffin wrong
In calm dis days work complete
An loiterin' along.
De cricket trill his note so high.
De bullfrog SCUM de gong,
Des' now an then-dey don't half try
Dey's Ioiterin along.
Evening star., 1909-06-21
Prosperity.
From the Detroit News.

From Inc Detroit NPWS.
When railroads place big orders for
freight cars the real note of coming
prosperity has been struck. And there
is no discord to mar the harmony. Trans
portation is the final act in the process
of production, for 1t completes all the
other transactions by placing the fin
ished article in the hands of the con-
sumer So transportation means con-
sumption, and when there is a demand
for goods, every artery of commerce
feels it's revivifying effect. This is where
the call for more cars comes in, for ii
means not only the employment of labor
to make cars, but the employment OF
labor to make the innumerable articles
that the cars are needed to carry.
Evening star., 1909-06-21

peace societies are certain that the world
is rushing on bankruptcy as the result OF
overarmaments. All the great powers
are included in the prophecy. But no gov
ernment is disarming or likely to do so.
If smash comes. all will share in II. ana
such misery can be borne.
Evening star., 1909-06-21

Washington newspaper correspondents
are by instinct and training discreet in
their quotations of public men. By To-
eating in this city college professors
would save themselves much annoyance
in the matter of picturesque but unau-
thorized utterances.
Evening star., 1909-06-21
Her Support.

"The ignorance of those critics. cried
the burlesque queen. They said | was
poorly supported,'
Weren't you?''
Il should say not Besides, they
couldn't know anything about it. In
order to show that | was a legitimate
star. there wasn't a scene in which l
didn't wear a full-length gown.
Evening star., 1909-06-21
The Mutual Annoyance Society.

Zine lot of chickens. said the
visitor.
"Uh. huh replied Mr.. Sirius Barkef.
Il suppose you enjoy eating one now
and then.
Those chickens are not to be eaten.
| keep EN- to get even with the neigh
borS
Evening star., 1909-06-21
The French Deficit.

AS misery loves company, let us find all
the consolation possible in the announce
ment that France confronts a deficit of
S2l 100000. She already has an inheritance
tax, and will remodel it so as to obtain
more revenue from the same source. Mod
ern government is expensive everywhere,
and waste is charged everywhere. The
Evening star., 1909-06-21
Woodward & LothrOp
Brassieres or
Bust Supports.

oMLn @ WOMAN can ahurd
lM 'S 'snSs Ssst'g"h oi The '"f Sras.3s1s 's.PS1s
tor Bust Support) III
this age OF new figure treatment.
They mold the bulging lines
where the corset ends into lair
proportions. and when properly
fitted add greatly to the genera
outline OF the figure. ABSOLUTELY
necessary for the new princess
gowns.
De Revoisc Rrs~>ieres cross in the back and
tie in front trimmed with salcncicnncs 9, :,
DC Beyosc Brassicrcs. cross in the back and
tic in front: trimmed wtth tor c, ~
Fairy Bust Supports. made of tape =, :,
and lace: hook in front and lace in hack - j.
r. 4 j. Walohn's Bist Supports Of
linen mesa: hook in front and lace in CT :,
hack -.-..-.-....-.. ...-.........-- .
'.Acrennc' Bust supports with lacrs in front.
also plain front. with larrs across tho c, f>r,
back ....---.-.---.---. -....-..-.-. S'''~o
Il. & J. Bust supports lace At side SI 30
and hook in front Observation-Disclosures. Si'o'
Third floor. Eleventh 81.
Evening star., 1909-06-21
Cuba !!

From the New York Herald.
Although the republic of Cuba has been
established scarcely long enough to get
into good working order. there starts an
apparently inspired movement on the part
of certain interests to keep the country
stirred UP and make it appear that the
United States is likely to reintervene at
any time
Evening star., 1909-06-21
Demonstration OfBOWen's
"Autormatic Nurse. -

~f PRACTICAL and safe
1Ml device for the aid OF
GS mothers in the care or
children. Endorsed b.
many physicians and by mothers
who have had the opportunity To
learn just how much it relieves
them in the care of the child.
And the best part about this
nurse" is that all little folks
like it.
You are invited to inspect the
sample now installed in our
Housefurnishing Department.
Fifth floor. Eleventh st.
Evening star., 1909-06-21

1t looks as If Mr.. Taft had perma-
nently adopted the policy of making his
official communications sufficiently brief
to enable even people with other busi-
ness on hand to read them through.
Evening star., 1909-06-21
Most Real Poets Dead.

From the Pbiladelphia Inquirer.
Joaquin Miller has started a move
ment to build home for poets. 1t
needn't be very large to contain all who
are held high in popular estimation just
now. The best of them are not needing
terrestrial mansions at present.
Evening star., 1909-06-21

TIN order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters to THE
STAR should not be addressed to any
Individual injected with the ONCE. but
simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial
or Business Department. according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1909-06-21
SHOOTING STARS.
by PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Changes of Countenance.

She is two-faced. exclaimed the
irate woman.
oh we'll" answered Miss Cayenne,
most of MS have one face for family
breakfasts and another for evening
parties
Evening star., 1909-06-21
Not AlWavs-

From the Wilkesbarre Times Leader.
The greatest reformer doesn't always
wear the longest hair nor the biggest
necktie.
Evening star., 1909-06-21
Summer Reading.

| ask no novel when Id win
Contentment III an easy chair.
Give me the weather bulletin
That says continuously fair.
Evening star., 1909-06-21

AS an educational center Washington
will enable students to secure by per-
sonal observation learning which can be
impaired elsewhere only by books and
hearSay.
Evening star., 1909-06-21

Prosperity forecasters have not yet
taken pains to figure on how Mr.. Roose
velts return from Africa will affect the
lion skin market.
Evening star., 1909-06-21

Morse is undoubtedly one of the best
informed men about banking in this coun-
try. 1t is another case where experience
teaches. but at a heavy expense.
Evening star., 1909-06-21

The Wright brothers have succeeded in
bringing Ohio into prominence which is
neither commercial nor, political.
Evening star., 1909-06-21

DR. Eliot must have realized that he
ran the risk of criticism in publishing
a list of best works. Books are like
food Different people need different
kinds
Evening star., 1909-06-21

Emperor William has reached point
in his career where his prestige as q
belligerent possibility does not depend Oh
his own assertions.
Evening star., 1909-06-21
Caution.
ave q niGhtkeN p


'Of course, answered Mr.. Meekton.
Only I'm so careless that Henrietta
keeps it locked up in the safety deposit
so that | won't lose it
Evening star., 1909-06-21

Cool June weather has given the sum
mer resort patrons more time than usual
to make their selections.
Evening star., 1909-06-21

There will be some excuse for the man
who calls out the stops of a Chinese rail-
way train if he has difficulty in making
himself understood.
Evening star., 1909-06-21

Navies are universally recognized as
peace promoters that every nation wants
one as a guarantee of its good disposition
Evening star., 1909-06-21

The sugar trust, like the automobile
scorcher. is willing TO go into its pocket
occasionally for the comparatively small
sums demanded by the authorities
Evening star., 1909-06-21
Keep Cool.

From the Buffalo News.
Only few Americans will see red be-
cause of the Honolulu incident between
sheriff and a Japanese subject.
Evening star., 1909-06-21

Count Boni can scarcely fail to sympa-
thize with Mrs. Howard Gould as a fel-
low alimony-seeker
Evening star., 1909-06-21

Mems Lightweight Nainsook
Pajamas, trimmed with neat
white, red and blue feather
stitched edge. All sizes.
$500 the suit.
Evening star., 1909-06-21
Third floor. I

Mems Pajamas of lightweight
checked nainsook, with short
sleeve coats and knee-length
trousers. All sizes.
SI.oo the suit.
Evening star., 1909-06-21
Mems Summer Wearables
Night Shirts, Pajamas and Bath Robes.

Mems Lightweight Nainsook
Night Shirts, with We neck; plain
and trimmed. Regular and ex-
ira large sizes.
Evening star., 1909-06-21
$I.oo each.

Mems Bath or Lounging
Robes, made Of fine linen, in
natural color with neat white
stripes. y
Evening star., 1909-06-21

THE STAR has a regular ana perma-
nent Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation Of the
other Washington dailies. As a News
ana Advertising Medium 1t has no
competitor.
Evening star., 1909-06-21
Special Value i'm
WOmen's Hose.

~ WENTY FIVE dozen
4 pairs Womcn's Imported
W. Black Gauzc Lisle Thread
Hose. with double solcs
and tops. A very substantial
hose and suitable for general wear
at the seashorc or mountain.
PIC; 5 pairs for $I.oo.
Regular value, 25c.
Main floor. L st.
Evening star., 1909-06-21

Mems Cambria Night Shirts,
with We neck; trimmed with red
and blue featherstitched edge.
Sizes IS to 10, inclusive.
soc each.
Main floor, F ct
Evening star., 1909-06-21
$500 each.

Mems Bath OF Lounging
Robes, made OF fine quality
striped Scotch flannel.
5000 each.
Evening star., 1909-06-21
Fancy Crib
Blanket Special.

N1%S7 l. HAVE Just re-
Il HI ceived large ship
NN ment of Fancy Coi-
ton Crib Blankets,
i'll blue and pink grounds, with
white tisures-"Chickens, Kit
tens. Elephants, "Hares and
Bow Knots. Size 5oN4o inches.
Special price. soc each.
Second floor Eleventh st.
Evening star., 1909-06-21

Walter Rakers Cocoa. canaO aOc
Walter Bakers Chocolate. cake. .1sc
Plymouth Rock, Cox's. Chalmers and Peter
Coopcrs Gelatine, pckg. Zoe
Colonial Pure Phosphate Baking Powder. ID.
cnp .,oc
Pure Cream Tartar Baking Powder. Id. can, ;;lc
La yolanta di Dio Pure Italian Olive OIL, can.
sJc. $1.65 and $325.
Colonial Teas. all blends, lib. .......... SOC
Fifth heor, Tenth 81.
Evening star., 1909-06-21
India Silk and Net
Waists and Bl0mses
(FOr Town and SeashOre Weary

Women White Net Blouses,
with low round all-over tucked
collar; bodice and long sleeves
richly trimmed with baby Irish
lace.
Evening star., 1909-06-21
Women's Fine India Silk
Waists. in plain black and white,
with pointed yoke formed of fine
tucks; tucked long sleeves.
S3.z5 each.

Women's Very Pretty White
India Silk Waists. with low
round collar finished with jabot ;
bodice trimmed with baby Irish
lace and fine tucks; long sleeves
tucked and neatly trimmed.
5000 each.
Also Women Pretty and S
color, with high collar and militia
ly embroidered in black polka do
$12.O'
Third floor. G. st.
Evening star., 1909-06-21
5000 each.

Women's Pretty Net Blouses.
in white and cream; bodice and
long sleeves elaborately trimmed
with bands of embroidered net
and baby Irish lace.
5000 each.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-03
COMES
WITH SHUTOUT

Tacoma lands here today, with a
final shutout record against
Seattle, pulled off yesterday by a
score of so. Baker held Lynch's
crowd down to two hits. while the
Tigers took nine off Rush.
Lucas dared the wrath of British
Columbia authorities yesterday By
playing the Vancouver-Aberdeen
game across the bay from Van
cauver The game ran along 10
innings, winding up In a 4-3 score
for Vancouver. Hall pitched for
the winners against Most.
Everybody was warned before
the game that the law was being
violated, and even spectators were
liable to fnies, but that didn't scare
anybody away, as more than 5000
saw the game. 1t is expected that
the Sunday lid law will be tested
as a result.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-03

Harry Forbes, bantam champion,
for another half dozen periods: The
account of the go was not kept by
rounds, but all present agreed it
was lightning fast. Forbes is one
of the cleverest little fellows in the
business, but the shower of blows
Trained on him by his opponent
forced him on the defensive from
start to finish.
When it was all over Mcfarland
and Forbes were convinced that
the parson was some scrapper. "If
you hand the gospel to them like
you handed me your fists, | guess
they'll believe you all right" said
Packey. And Forbes assented.
Il always advise people who criti-
else boxers to get out and get ac-
quainted with the men they .criti-
cise," said Wedge 1T would, be
well for ministers and would be re-
formers to know these so-called
human brutes,' as little informal
ton on the subject would probably
change their minds. | use strong
words, but strong words are needed
to awaken some ministers to the
fact that instead of preaching
against these men they should
leave their pulpits and become ac-
Quainted with them"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-03
Elk PUGILISTPARSONPROVE MUSCULAR
CHRISTIANITY A SWEET CONSIDER .
Special Correspondence to The Press

Special Correspondence to The Press
CHICAGO, May 3.-The gospel
has many .eXpounders out of the
ordinary, but surely the most uni.
ordinary, but surely the most
unique Is Rev. kid" Wedge of
Barnston, Neb., who before he turn
ed to theology was western welter-
weight champion.
Rev. kid" Wedge dropped into
Chicago a few days ago. Preaching
had drawn him trifle fine. He
needed change to prevent him go
ing stale mentally, so he sought
that doughty young athlete, Mr.
Packey Mcfarland, habitat the
stock yards, who has designs upon
the crown of Mr., Battling Nelson,
fighter and author.
"Come on, Packey. put on the
gloves, and III demonstrate that
muscular Christianity is a sweet
consider" suggested the parson-
pugilist, Packey was willing. Being
willing is his long suit and he saw
where he was to have some fun.
Packey had fun all right, but no
more than Rev. kid" Wedge.
Without preliminaries the two
mixed it. Hammer and tongs, lead
and counter, hook and iab, swing
and uppercut, they fought through