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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-14

By William George Jordan

i limited to humanity the BY William
whole world of living things is
waging war for existence From
the mnuteSt microscopic animal to the biggest beast
of the jungle, all have enemies. In this great sweep
the common house-fy is accorded middle position,
being about the average OF all the animals.
Nature seeks in most ingenious ways to guard them
against their enemies and to help their enemies to
approach them unawares Nature has no fantest idea
of ethics She knows morality. She stacks the cards
and plays to win and cheats wherever necessary She
has most beautiful and wonderful system of protec
tive cooration and mmicry. 1t is based on conceal
ment trckery, pretense, treachery, and masquerade
In general way, Nature colors Arctic animals
white so they will not show in their environment of
snow. Animals of the desert are the tawny color of
the sand in which they live. Tropical birds
ally green bright coored, like the foliage among
which they fly. Then she begins more elaborate de-
water resemble seaweed on the upper side, that
hungry birds looking down cheated of their prey
while furnishing fishes glancing heavenward think
them patches of clouds. Insects taught to pre-
tend to be broken sticks twgs small Jumps of earth
or bark Some of them even masquerade as decayed
leaves punctured by some plant disease Snakes of
kindly disposition, with venom in their nature,
bear the trademarks of poisonous snakes to frghten
off their enemies.
Fishes in clear shallow water disguised by
clever cOloring to make them simulate pebbles and
seaweed and whatever else collects in the bed of the
stream. Nature has tactics in deception without
limit, which Machiaveli might envy. Animals that
are as harmless as fresh milk initiate the manners,
assume the swagger duplicate the cries copy the
motions and ruthlessy cultivate the habits OF those
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-14

GEORGE yOfoan dom by display of pretended
strength and ferocity. 1t is
continuous round of deusion
and hypocrisy in the menagerie OF Nature.
The whole scheme has perfect analogue in the
world of humanity. 1t is complete system of pro-
tective mimicry in morals. Every virtue good
quality in the human has weakness, per-
version. opposite, counterfeit, or vice that m
tates it well that it is difficult to determine the
true from the false. These the appearance
manner voice, and dignity of the virtues. The vices
understudies to the virtues ready to take their
role at moments notice. In this masquerade the
vices may virtues the virtues vices, weak
pose strength and strength, unconscious of
its mitator, seem to be weakness 1t is this that
gives the battling perplexity to the study of charac
ter, and that should inspire with greater care
gentler tolerance finer thought and broader charity
before hastily judging condemning our fellow men,
Two men may enter a street car, and one, diving
his hand suddenly into the subtreaSury of his raj
ment where he keeps his small change, offers the
dime for both. The other may not notice the
act. A casual observer regarding the exhibition
specifically may declare the first man liberal and
the second stingy. This may be SO, or, in the mas
querade of the virtues and the vices, the opposite
view may reveal the true judgment. The first man
may make the proffer because it means much to him.
He exaggerateS its Importance. 1t may be his first
appearance in this role in dozen opportunities and
he quickly erects the grandstand of moment a
dime 1t may represent ostentation, ranking
that it is his turn surely now, vanity, other
minor motives. The non-payer may be the truly
liberal the really generous but thinking little
of money that it really seems to him to make no
difference who pays. In all life any given act may
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-14

Ethan real enthusiastic saps him hearty the back
asks if he remembers the old days the farm. and
then proceeds drag him into the fam ly circle
And here's Cora says ne haulin' Mrs. Miller out
of the tapestry chair. Just think You've never
seen Cora have you? Found her waiting for me out
in Iowa. you know. Haw haw! Here's Doris too
the young lady I've been writing you about, Ethan
Looks like her pictures don't she? But she's grown
like weed since she had that last taken. Stand
Ethan how much taller you are. Most half head,
amt she Ethane That's little Arthur. Not so little
now, either. Well what do you think of them when
they're all rounded UP. eh, Ethan?"
Icould guess from the look on Ethan face that he'd
enjoyed other things than takin part in this Old
Home Week spectacle here IN the hotel lobby, with
all the and s
Amt te' says Ira, beamin' him. Il knew
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-14

you'd be tickled to 'em all. And tell you we're
mighty set up over you and the way you've been
getting Oh, l blow a lot about you back in
Tibbettsi You see, I'm big toad in little puddle
out there-vi president of the Referendum League
and member of the new town Commission and
thought longs was here during your campaign I'd
get you to give the latest wrinkles municipal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-14

FORE and in another flash of almost human intelli-
gence I've got him placed. He's Mr.. E. Hubbard
Miller Brother Ethan is, and he's the manager of
one of these up town margin joints where you can
play the stock game on hundred dollar ante. The
way he his salary is by ropn his friends into
deals where they get stung. Then | remembers how
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be the virtue that looks like miniature vice the
petty vice that resembles virtue. Many of the
traits of character pass bona fde virtues
because of mistaken identity in morals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-14

of their superiors in animal
dom by a display of pretended
strength and ferocity. 1t is a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-14

THE battle of life is not
i limited to humanity; the
whole world of living things is
ura nirnn ua r for axicfanca Erora
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business a Rarity

TIP and down the whole line of the vices inces-
- sanity playing in masque1 ade we overland in one
instance overblame in another and are absolutely
just-rarely. The philosophy of the masquerade
gives ever two points of interpretation two views
before pronouncing judgment, two tests before
signing ultimate values 1t kills the snap judgment.
it makes single acts only clues to fuller illumination,
not fnalities in themselves.
If we desire truth and reality in own life, let
occasionally take quiet halfhour alone, make
inventory of our characteristics, and destroy the
masquerading clothes of vices, wrongs or weak
nesses so that may them with protective
coloration but in their native uginess and realness
Let us leave all this protective mimicry" to the
insects the BIRDS and the fishes, and the other ami
mails under Natures charge those which cannot take
of themselves and cannot escape from an en-
vronment that forces them to be dishonest through
fear Let us feel that whatever may be- We will
ever be simple strong, and sincere that will not
deceive others ourselves and that will not try
to railroad ourselves into esteem by travelling on
ones else pass because is the wrong color.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Births Reported.


The following births were reported to
The health ONCE during the past twenty
four hours: "
William w. and Theodosia e. shipley.
July 81, 1909, girl.
Charles NJ. and Roberta Divine. July
% 1909, boy.
Henry E. and Jennie A. Angel, July
p. 1903. boy.
John j. and Blanche E. Kendrck, July
%, 1909. boy.
John B. and Matte NJ. Bea1l, July 16.
1909, girl.
Francis and Minnie e. Vallandingham,
July "a. 1909. boy.
Daniel 8. and Helen NJ. Walker, July
%. 1909, girl.
Ulysses 8. and Adele Shoemaker, July
"a. 1909. girl
Wallace w. and Helen P Fowler July
%, 1909, boy.
William X. and Beatrice A. Houghton,
July %. 1909 boy.
Frederick ]. and Georgi o. Haskins,
July "a. 1909 boy.
Albert and Maria Ricca, July "a. 1909.
girl.
Samuel NJ. and Kathryn c. Wagner,
July IS, 1909. girl.
Robert ]. and Anna B. Bonde, July "A.
1903, girl.
George and Emma M. Luger, July %,
1903 girl.
John J. and Annie e. Burke, July %,
1909, girl
Charles II. and Mary c. Rumsay, July
18. 1909. boy.
Anthony and Bessie Jeffries, july "a.
1909. boy.
Milton and Hester Johnson. July o,
1909, boy.
Charles H. and Emma Brown. July %.
1909. girl.
Alexander and Mary L. Tyler, July 81,
1909, boy.
William and Dora Hardaway. July %.
1909, girl.
Robert and Livinia Harris. July "a,
1909. girl.
William III. and Dora J. Carter, July
o.. 1909, boy
Charles and Julia Hurt. July -, 1909.
girl.
Charles and Hattie Lancaster, July %.
1909. boy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths were reported to
the health office during the past twenty
four hours:
Elizabeth Walker Patch, "a years. July
"a. 1862 N street northwest.
Max HOfengardner, 10 years, July "a.
Georgia avenue between Emerson and
Farragut streets.
Margaret Murray. 20 years, july 81 1l34
25th street northwest.
Martin Doolin, 6S years, July &c, Bright
wood reservoir.
Frederick Schmier. 66 years, July o6.
1875 s street northwest.
Mary Greenstreet. 80 years. July 26.
1920 21st street northwest.
Aloysius Sullivan, 81 years, July 26.
1926 18th street northeast
Sarah E. Poole, 81 years, July "a oO.,5
Wisconsin avenue northwest.
LOttie Stecklein, 80 years, 742 Park road
northwest.
Lottie Sears. 90 years. July 25, so7 1
street southeast.
Harry E. Thompson, % years, July q,
Leesburg. Va.
Marmaduke Johnson, % years, July 90.
$40 9th street northeast
John Jewell. l year. July Is, ST. AIMS
Infant Asylum.
Mary Madding. Z months, July % ST.
AIMS Infant Asylum.
Gabriel Moore, , months, July 26, ST.
AIMS Infant Asylum.
Vincent Alexander, II days, July o5, ST.
AIMS Infant Asylum
Mary E. Gados, IS days, July 26, 1925
Az street southwest.
Lester Hinton. 81 years July % 1908
Sd street southwest
Matilda A. Madden So years. July g.
Stanton road, Anacostia, D. c.
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Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued TO
the following:
Gary Roberts and Mary E. Scott.
William c. Dennis and Agnes K. Barker.
Jesse w. Stuart of this city and Eta
Hawley of Fairfax county. Va
Lloyd A. Douglass and kathleen NJ
Leonard
Joseph NJ. Barker and Daisy B. Con-
molly.
John p. Johnston and Lena NJ. Gunson.
Howard NJ. Williams and Mamie Pal
more.
Charles A. Scott of Goldsboro N c.
and Catherine R. Fletcher of this city
Robert F. Hayes. jr., and Blanche l.
Michael, both of Baltimore. Md
George w. Beall and Mabel E. Wood
Marshall B. Harbaugh and Susie NJ
Hawkins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
SURE way TO
PREVENT HAY FEVER
Disseminating Disease May Easily BE
Escaped.

Former sufferers from hay fever have found
that ascatco. the new Austrian remedy which so
successfully cures asthma. is a certain preven-
tive Of hay fever in any climate, providin: the
simple treatment required is BEGUN several
weeks in advance of the expected attack II
ascatco is so used. the hay fever season passes
with no manifestations of the disease whatever
Any one subject to hay fever may obtain the
full months treatment Of ascatco (nrice. $2) at
Thos F.. Ogram's and other leading drug stores
in Washington. In addition. a special ffty-cent
bottle for the immediate relief Of mild cases
may also be had at these stores
That ascatco is the oniy treatment yet evolved
that will positively cure hay fever and asthma
is the verdict Of all who have followed It's sue
cess in this country, we'll as the testimony of
thousands Of former sufferers who have been re-
stored to perfect health through its use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Lieut.. Boyd's Resignation.
70 the Editor Of The Star:

TO tne EuItof OF he Star:
Your article in The Star of 9th
about the resignation OF Second Lieut.
J. r. n. Boyd. L. S. NJ. c., is SO phra sed
as to give the casual reader an impression
that Boyd's resignation was due to the
court-martial mentioned. The trial was
several months ago. Mr.. Boyd's resigna-
ton had no reference thereto.
AS l was Mr.. Boyds counsel at the
trial I know the facts. I feel sure YOU
will be glad to correct the possible inius-
tice that might flow from the item.
GEORGE HIRAM MANN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Blackmail Charge Dropped.

The charge of blackmail recently filed
in the Police Court against Charles L.
Gilmore of 726 Sd street on complaint Of
H. E. Sands. proprietor of the Philadel-
phia Oyster House, 14th and L streets
was noble pressed today by Assistant
United States Attorney Manean. The
action of the prosecuting attorney was
due to a request from the complainant,
the latter telling the authorities he did.
not care to press the charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Water Power Sites Reserved.

TO thwart any attempt 10 monopolize
water power sites. and to secure legisla-
ton from Congress 10 preserve them 10
the government, the acting Secretary o.
the Interior yesterday withdrew for tenn
porary power sites. more than 1000 acres
of land along the White river and its
tribut aries in Colorado.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
HISTORIC HosTELRY BURNS.
''The Retreat" on st. Simons Island,
Georgia, Was Built in 100.

BRUNSWICK, Ca. July 2S.-The Re-
treat summer home on st. Simons Is
land that was built in 100 by James
Spalding was burned yesterday How it
caught fire is not known In the old
homes history 1t has sheltered Aaron
Burr and Fanny kemble and many other
noted persons.
The storm of 1898 rendered the house
uninhabta BILE. and it had not been re-
paired. After standing over two centuries
the hewn live oak timbers in the struc-
ture were solid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Contract for Soldiers Clothing.

Contracts for furnishing winter cloth
ing of al; sorts to the leo old soldiers
living at the Soldiers Home near this
city. have been awarded to the Henry
kaufman Company of this city. 4 con-
tract for furnishing shoes was awarded
to Joseph H. Herman of Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
Husband Explains Falling Out.

Mrs. Leavitt returned to America pres
emily alone, leaving her husband still en-
gagged on some mysterious errand among
the art galleries of Europe. No appeals
could induce Leavitt' to follow his wife
and try plain domesticity. Then came
rumors of an impending divorce suit and
finally the divorce.
Leavitt talked freely of his brief mat
rin1onial experience to fellOW-paSSengerS
and attributed his wifes early wearying
of her bonds to lack of soul" At the
same time he revealed fully the artistic
inspiration which crowded the young wife
out of his life.
my former wife" said the young
artist, with PARKWAY look in his eyes,
was jealous of the art impulse which
enthrals me. Her tastes are domestic.
She wanted our lives to center around
was more lofty.
"A home is a beautiful possession. But
art called me to Europe.
II was in the grip of a master passion
to paint great picture. l could not fail
to go where destiny seemed to call, where
opportunity was greater properly to equip
me for the task l have set myself
What Is the task?'' Mr.. Leavitt was
asked by verious fellow,passengers as
the voyage progressed.
To Paint "The Last Supper
1.-THE absorbing dream of my life Is to
contribute one more interpration in art
of all arts loftiest theme. The Last
Supper said the artist Many painters
have lavished the utmost Of their skill
on this theme. A few have left master
pieces.
There are still countless streams OF
inspiration pouring. from this crucial mo-
ment in the story of Christianity and
have concentrated all the powers Of my
mind and heart upon the task OF putting
upon canvas as wildly as I may the
ceived it.
Il went to Europe to study the great
paintings of the Supper and have made
almost countless studies for figures which
are to be incorporated in the painting.
l am now about to begin. My former
wife did not care for the nomadic life in
volved in the pursuit.
Men of artistic temperament who have
felt the compelling force of inspiration
will understand that l could only go
where the material for my work was to
be had. OF course, there came a clash
between the love Of domesticity on the
part of my former wife and my course
You know the outcome. / could not have
done differently"
Mr.. Leavitt said that he had completed
preliminary work for mis- picture and
would shortly begin it's execution He had
not decided where he would paint. but in
all probability willchoose a place in
or near New York. He left this civ
without giving any intimation of his inn
mediate destina ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28

To Open Up Property Along River.
To aid the development of the property
along the palisades of the Potomac
and along Conduit road. John NJ. Glitter
man has suggested to the Commissioners
that a new street should be constructed
from Georgetown along the route of the
electric line to the Conduit road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28
RUTH BRYAN JEALOUS OF ART
LEAvITT SAYS WIFE WAS BENT
ON HOME LIFE.
Painter Followed His Impulse and
Could Not Have Done
Differently.

PHILADELPHIA. July 3S.-Ruth Bry an
Leavitts romantic marriage ended in dis
aster and divorce because the daughter of
Nebraska's perennial presidential candi-
date could not enter into the spirit of
an overwhelming ambition on the part of
her former husband to surpass the great
artists Of the past in an Interpretation on
canvas of THE Last Supper"
William Homer Leavitt, the divorced
husband, spent yesterday in this city.
having arrived Monday morning as
cabin passenger on the Haverford He
was returning from visit to Europe
which began as a honeymoon trip but
was stretched ont entirely too long to
suit the former Mrs. Leavitt and became
the casus belii between them.
The marriage had followed swift
cOurtship and had been achieved by the
young couple despite the objections of
the brides parents. There was to have
been flying trip to Paris and other art
centers. and then, according TO the young
wife, whose tastes are domestic, home
was to have been set up on this side of
the Atlantic and happiness was to have
reiened ever after
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28

Mrs. Addison Campbell Of New York.
formerly Miss Mabel Talbot of George
town. is visiting her aunt, Mrs. F. L.
Tennyson OF goth street. and will spend
two weeks in August at Colonial Beach.
where she will be joined by her sister,
Miss Florence Talbot, and her cousin.
Miss Marie Tennyson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28

a nickel has wonderful buying
power tomorrow We've taken all
the odd lots o. 10c to pc Jewelry
and put them in at one price-5c
for choice. Here's what you can
buy:
COLLAR PINS. CUFF LINKS.
BROOCH PINS. BELT PINS. =.
NECKLACES. PURSES
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28

Count Alexander Torok of the Austrian
embassy, who has almost entirely recOv-
cred from his injuries received while at
tempting to board a street car. sailed
yesterday for Europe on leave of alb
Sence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28

Mr. and Mrs. George S. Cohen of CAL
weston, Tex. the latter formerly Miss
Stella Greenapple of this city, are here
for a few days at the Raleigh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28

Miss Anna NJ Curtin has returned
from her two months visit with rela
tives in Pittsfield and the Berkshire
hills. and brought home as her guest
Miss Margaret Croughwell from Dalton.
Mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28

Mrs. Charles Lawrence and son of
Norfolk. Va. are visiting Mrs. Law
rence's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Martie, in the Lexington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28

Mrs E. P. Warfield and daughter have
gone for a stay Of two weeks with rela-
tives at Bristow, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas I. Calf are auto
MODELLING In Vermont and were yesterday
at Sunbury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28

A small company of relatives and per-
sonal friends witnessed the marriage at
noon today Of Miss Pauline Hocheesen
and Mr.. J. Steady Elms The ceremony
was performed at the home of the brides
mother, Mrs. +. II. Hocheesen. by Rev
George p. Wilson of the NorthmtnSter
PRESBYTERIAN Church
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28

Mrs F. I. Tennyson of 30th street
had as her guest Miss Mae Price of
who will finish out the week
with Miss Emma Sparshott of 33d
street Miss Price will accompany Miss
E. Sparshott and Miss Marie TennysOn
to Colonial Beach August I.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28

Mr.. Louis Conner of zoos South Caro-
lima avenue southeast is at Atlantic City
for a stay of two weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-28

Miss Barbara Ozburn, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Alexander NJ. Ozburn of Chi
cago, is entertaining this week at din
ner and theater party in honor of her
guest. Miss Dolly Elizabeth Cunningham
of Washington. d. c. Both Miss Or
burn and Miss Cunningham will be debu-
tantes of the coming season
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-23
INDIAN FOLLOWS HORSE.
Winds Up Training 1cith Fast Run
OUer Jersey Roads.

Alfred shrubb, the English champion. and Tom
Longboat, the Canadian Indian, who will meet In
q Marathon contest at Madison Square Garden on
Tuesday continued their training yesterday. HAy-
ing convinced himself and trainers that he could
negotiate the distance, Shrubb eased OF and took
the roads about Montclair for froiic, and chal
lenged everything he met except automobiles
Out at Alenhurst Tom Longboat paced over
ten-mile course BY horse ridden by Jimmy De
Forrest. After the De Forrest declined 10
disclose the time. but declared that Longbost would
be at Shrubs heels every inch OF the first fifteen
miles OF the Marathon and then lead the rest Of
the way. If Shrubb thinks he Will get lap he
IS sadly mistaken" said De Forrest. Il took Tom
out over the heavy roads at fast a pace as
Shrubb travelled. I mounted on one Of
the best horses in Jersey and couldn't lose
Tom"
From every angle the promises TO be one
Of the best contests of the kind ever run and the
indications are that worlds mark will be
made. As final gallop for the big event Long
boat will run a relay race at Newark tonight