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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09

grass seed. He awaits. perhaps even with
Impotence. the balmy mornings when he
can work up an appetite before break
fast by a little early-worm performance
In the flower garden. II he is especially
ambitious to maintain a good front yard
and an attractive space in the rear Of
the house he hires a helper and goes at
the Job vigorously, to clear away refuse
and make ready for a campaign.
Washingtons solid-row style of archi-
lecture deprives the local householder of
the chance for all-around house garden
ing enjoyed by dwellers In other cities
But in one respect this system of urban
building offers an advantage. Each
square thus constructed can be trans
formed into a court of great beauty and
attractiveness. Cooperation on the part
Of all the occupants of the surrounding
dwellings will, with very slight ex-
pense. yield remarkable results. Ugly
high board fences may he removed and
replaced by hedges. Unsightly trash re-
ceptacles NAV be stored behind vine-cov-
cred trellises. Bare earth may be trans
formed into lawns. Staring brick walls
may be softened by ivy or other clinsing
vines Brightly blooming flower beds
may be arranged with reference to a gem
eral scheme to form a picture OF lowell
ness Uncomfortable perhaps to those who
live now in blocks where no one thinks
of cultivating the backyard field, but
regards the rear space as simply place
for the storage OF rubbish and the drying
Of clothes.
If the spirit OF organization were to be
invoked I'm this interest 1t would be pos
sible for the majority of the jewellers in
each square to transform these areas
into garden courts. Even if few held
out at first they would soon be forced to
join by their conspicuous singularity. The
fear Of opposition should not deter the
Inauguration OF works Of this character.
meaning so much to the health and the
enjoyment of all the jewellers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09
st Don't Remember"

Il don't remember" says the reluctant
Witness. The cross-examining attorney
presses his question. prods the witness
memory tries by artful means to stimuli
late his recollection. perhaps to Brighten
him, and still the refrain Il don't remem-
her, sounds through the courtroom. For
setful witnesses are the bane OF tho at
torneys on the other side. They block the
most elaborate schemes Of evidence and
proof. The most important facts have
slipped through the brain without leaving
record, large financial transactions.
dramatic incidents. momentous encoun-
tiers. significant statements. all vanish
ftom the mind Of the witness who has
his memory under discipline. But If
decision just rendered in New York
stands the test Of ultimate appeal the
reluctant witness may find his memory
primed and stimulated. 1t has been held
by the United States circuit court of ap-
peals that a Judge may summarily punish
witness who answers II don't remem-
ber'' to most of the questions that are
asked him and commit him to jail for
contempt of court instead of holding him
for jury trial on a charge OF perjury.
The case In point was that Of bank
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09
The War on Lagnappe.

From the New York Sun
News Of grim. red-handed war comes
TO us from New Orleans where the re-
tail grocers. backed, We suppose, by the
moral influence OF the druggists. the
marketmen, etc, are about to appeal to
the legislature for law prohibiting
lagnappe and making Its practice mis-
demeanor Lagnappe is picturesque
survival. the bestowal upon small pur-
chasers of trivial donations. regulated by
the size of the transaction. OF gumdrops,
CANDY ana the like They have tried to
fight IL by combination and mutual agree
ment, but have failed. Some of them
would not tote fair The institution 10
more than a hundred years old, ana II
dies hard. so after the modern fashion
Of running to the government on every
trivial provocation the grocers are about
to ask the legislature to protect them
against a custom Of century ana
halls standing, OF inconsiderable i'm
portance in itself and SO easily "evened
up" In practice as to make 1t negligible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09
Harrison and Plat.

Two things-both Of the highest inn
rortance-protect the memory OF Ben1a-
min Harrison against The charge mace
and left ny Thomas G. Patt: 81 Gen
Harrisons reputation for truth and faith
Keeping during a long and distinguished
life was Of the highest: and - the Wit
ness cited by M. Piatt denies Mr. Platt
allegation stephen II. Elkins declares
that Cen Harrison did not authorize him
to offer MIR. Platt the secretaryship OF
the Treasury that he did not ofrer the
rlace To Mr. Plat. and that Mr.. Piatt
during his lifetime never accused him,
FlkinS of having done so. For these two
reasons the friends of the late President
need not he disturbed by Mr.. Platt $
rosthumous deliverance
That New York's support was most
valuable in the situation that eliminated
in the nomination of Gen. Harrison In
1855 is undisputed That Gen. Harrison
a keen observer-appreciated the sftua-
tiou. and was extremely DESTROYS OF that
support is equally clear. That he knew
the importance of MIR. Platt in the poli-
tics or New York Is So true. and that ne
was willing to consult with Mr.. Platt
about patronage for the state in case OF
his election is not in the slightest degree
6iscredftahle In the matter OF Gen.
Tracy's appointment to the navy port
folio the republican party and the coun-
try profted by the agreement reached be-
tween Cen Harrison and Mr.. Platt. The
selection was capital
But no greater mistake could have been
made than the appointment of Mr., Platt
himself to the Treasury Department. He
probably possessed sufficient ability for
the place His business experience had
been consdera BILE. and he was familiar
with money values on large scale. But
the appointment would a. once have been
charged IN 10 Wall street. and the adj
ministration weakened in a vital part at
the outset Gen Harrison. il is agreed.
vetoed the suggestion of Mr.. Platt's
name promptly He did not higge Or
squirm. man embarrassed by
promise and anxious To escape it, but
saw in moment the impropriety and
DANCE Of the request and put it aside.
In forming his cabinet Gen Harrison
showed both good judgment and graft
tude- He owed much TO Mr.. Blaine and
Mr. blaine was easily the man for the
State Department. The selection of Mr.
Window for the Treasury Department
was the very best that could have been
made. not only as respected the. geograph-
fcal question. but the ability necessary
for the office. The Minnesota statesman
was recognized as one of the most COM
petent of his day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09
The Standpatters and Indiana.

The Mr. Swift of Indiana who wrote
to the President criticising the latter's
Endorsement of the Payne law, and got in
reply letter too warm for publication.
is quoted in an interview as predicting
the opposition of the standpatterS to Mr..
Beverage in this years campaign. He
declares that they desire Mr. Beveridge's
retirement from the Senate and will give
the senator's open opponents all the as
sistance in their power.
Let us examine this. What would the
standpatters- gain by the defeat of Mr.
Beveridge? He voted against the Payne
bill. not because it was a protection
measure-for he IL himself a protection
ist-but because in his judgment 1t did
not. In cases specified by him, sufficiently
lower existing duties. To many of the
features Of the bill he made no objection.
Now let us suppose Mr.. Beverage de-
feated, and a democrat chosen senator in
his place. Protection would lose a vote,
and the opposition to protection gain
one Could the standpatters hope to
make any tariff terms with a man elected
as a democrat from the state of Indiana?
There would be no basis for negotiations.
The republican contention is that protec-
ton is a good thing. the democratic con-
tention that it is bad thing. for the
country.
And what is true OF this Indiana case
Is true Of all the cases where insurgents.
so-1aIled are involved. Would the stand
patters rather have men in the Senate
and In the House inveighing against pro-
lection and pledged to an extirpation OF
the policy as soon as possible. than men
praising protection and pledged to con-
tinuation of the policy? 1t would seem
that to ask the question is to answer 1t.
For, unless the standpatters have lost
all power of calculation. all appreciation
of everyday politics. their choice is an
easy one.
In the case of the Indiana senator the
President has set his party an excellent
example He and Mr. Beverage diner
widely about the Payne law. The one
not only signed the law. but praises it.
enactment, but still stands by the po-
sition he then took. And yet the Presi-
dent desires the return of Mr.. Beveridge
to the Senate. and Is rendering him such
assistance as he can in the campaign. The
senator's Endorsement is good for desir-
able federal patronage. and in other ways
the President Is testifying to deep in
terest in the senator's welfare.
Mr.. Swift may not be we'll advised as
to the program OF the stanopetters In
the matter of the Indiana campaign.
Why should he be? He S not a member
of the tribe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09

rupt debtor who refused to make any
explanation of certain business relations
and conditions. when placed on the Wit
ness stand in proceedings under the fed
eral bankruptcy law. So consistently OBJ
livious was he to the past that the direct
charge was made that he was perjurfnE
himself and the trial judge committed
him to jail for contempt for six months.
This decision may 60 far toward induc-
ing prospective witnesses in federal
courts to study mnemonics before taking
the stand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09
Root.

The republicans of New York are to be
congratulated on the fact that Mr.. Root
is taking an active interest In the effort
to straighten out the party's existing
difficulties. His leadership is of the right
kind-intellectual, argumentative and
highly placed. He. as Gov. Hughes does.
represents the new order in New York,
without which the party would be help
less even as before an antagonist as much
distracted as the democracy Is. The earth
today is closing over the most eminent
leader of the old order, and 1t Is the new
or nothing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09
Demand for Porterhouse.

From the Chicago Inter-Ocean.
The desire of American people to have
the best the market affords on their ia
bles is doubtless one of the causes-and
not a small one-of present high prices
of foods We could get along very nicely
on chuck roasts and flank stews. But We
will not do so as long as there are sir
loins on the butchers counter. With
some forty million out Of ninety million
people clamoring for porterhouse and sir
Joins. the prices Of such meats would
probably go uo even II La Toilette were
President and all the trusts in jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09
A pessimistic Carol.

A prudent life is hard to lead;
You think before you speak,
Determined that you will take heed,
With lowly mood and meek.
And when at last you've told your min,
With wisdom sadly small,
You wish, as critics harsh you find,
You hadn't thought at ALL
Though you select your path to climb,
AS through the world you stray,
You're sure to wish full many time
You'd gone some other way.
In thrift you stoutly persevere'
And find, whate'er you try,
The substitutes about as dear
AS what you wished to buy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09
Attractive Values i'm
Silk Petticoats.

Women's Black Taffeta Silk
Petticoats, with deep full flare
flounce finished with bias bands.
$3.85 each.
Women's Taffeta Silk Petit
coats, in black. white and the
leading shades, including figured
effects, i'll a variety of styles
some with accordion-plaited
flounce; others with circular
hounce finished with bias bands.
$500 each.
Women's Taffeta Silk Messaline
Satin and Silk Jersey Top Petit
coats. in white. black and all the
new spring shades. made in a va
riety of styles. including deep
accordion-plaited hounces. full
circular ruf17es and ruchinp.
$3.50. $3.50 and to $18. 50 each.
Third floor. Eleventh ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09
Infants
Short Coats.

Infants Short Coats. made of
crepe cloth: large collar; lined
with silk and trimmed with silk
braid.
$500 each.
Infants Short Coats made Of fine cashmere
large collar lined with silk and trim CH -
med with French knots and lace. Each WI
Infants Short Coats, made Of crepe cloth
large sailor collar lined with silk. trimmed with
ha embroidered scallop and dainty IS. 90
floral design. Each. ..............
Infants Short Coats. made OF fine cashmere
large collar trinsaned with lace and feather
stitching over silk collar edged with Go "a
lace. Each. .......-.- ~ :
Also Infants Close-nttns Caps. made Of tucked
null null, Lace s;.. smbroider. and soc to $6.75
Also Infants Cap Innings. made Of SILK In
White pink and blue Each. ~ dliu 5o~
Third door. Eleventh 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09
Utilizing the Squeal.

Il understand you utilize even the
saueal OF an animal that passes through
your slaughter house"
Yes" answered the Chicago meat
packer Were arranging to lease that
to the ultimate consumer for use when
he wants to make a hOller.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09
Hard to Please.

did Bliggins enjoy himself at the
banquet"
I'm afraid not. He was scared all
evening at the possibility of being call
ed on for speech, and when it was
over resented the fact that he was
overlooked"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09

Felt Hats, new spring goods
for boys from 8 to I6. $I.75 and
$500 each.
Felt Hats, for little boys and
girls; also Patent Leather Hats,
$1.oo, SIPS and $3.50 each.
Cloth Caps, soc and 75c each.
Boys Soft Silk Shirts, with II
to ID inch neckbands, $500 each.
Third floor, Tenth ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Another Smile.

when you were in the arctic regions"
Well answered the explorer
thoughtfully. 1T resembled an elusl2e
gold dollar much magnihed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09

why does that man always look
fierce and shout when he talks on the
wrong side of an argument?'
Il don't know" replied Senator Sof-
ghum. Sometimes i think he's trying
to scare his conscience into silence"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09
Art Embroidery
Department.

. STAMPED Linen Genterpieces. for braiding and
Each. ..........9 e. :. $50. soc and 75c
Stamped Pillow Gases. ready made. Each soc
Stamped Huct'baek Towels. Each. SOC
Stamped Handkerchief. Each Isc
Stamped Jabots, made and trimmed @nD
with lace
Each. .............. CSC, $50 and soc
Stamped Jabots. Each. sc and &c
Stamped Cross Barred Muslin Shirt -.
'" @iDts' 4 y
Stamped Bihs. Each ........... &c
Stamped Pin Cushions Zach &c
STAMPED Pillow Covers. Each........ soc
Main door, St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09
Easy.

To criticise a man you see
Is simple as a song:
He's right when he agrees with me.
When he does not, he's wrong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09

Frenchman says he can understand
the language of chickens. This will be
valuable accomplishment il he can per-
suade fowl to tell its age
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09

Col Gordon's term in the Senate ap-
pears TO have been ideal In Its extent;
just long enough to get acquainted with
out giving time for any unfavorable i'm
pressions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09

Great curiosity is being manifested as
TO what Roosevelt will say on his return
besides declaring that he is delighted to
be back and that he has had corking
good time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09

So long as he is on duty and giving sat
,sfaction. Wade Ellis does not see any
reason to worry about how he came TO De
appointed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09

Eminent Philadefphians who interest
themselves in the prospect OF war IN the
far east may find the study helpful in
enabling them to forget troubles in their
own neighborhood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09

New Jerseys attitude toward trust pro-
motors may cause it to lose some lucra-
tive summer resort trade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09

Mr.. Bryans sojourn in the Andes has
not caused any appreciable activity
among democrats for a return from
Elba" demonstration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09

A senatorial boom for Hitchcock will
ne taken seriously enough II the Post
master General starts out to manage 1t
In person.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09

Perhaps the Post once Department
may persuade people to save up the
nickels and dimes they have been spend
ing for those undertaking publications.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09
Waiting for Ida.

From the Springfield Union.
We intend to reserve judgment on that
Rockefeller Foundation until Ida Tarbell
gets around to tell US what wickedness
lies behind IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09
Longevity and Health.

From the Louisville Courier Journal.
Dr. Parkhurst is perfectly right in say
ing that no healthy man should die at
ninety. The trouble is that many Of US
die of Ill health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09

/, may have been force of habit that
led C,udahv to take his chauffeur along
IN take the blame II anybody vas ar
rested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09

There will inevitably be criticism of the
manner in which Mr.. Rockefeller's funds
are disposed Of. But the oil magnate is
used To criticism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09

that he can automatically ar
range matters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09
Specials Inn Pure FOOC.s.

nH% special purchase enabled offer lot OF 40
INK bottles Large Queen Olives stuffed with Spanish
UEy peppers Perfect well packed and excellent
Special price, Csc bottle.
Regular value, 35c.
Also Heckers Cream Oatmeal which we offer tor lmtei
the package (Which contains than other
package of similar market). the special price,
&c pkg; pkgs. for Csc.
Also lot of "Demone brand Extra Quality Halves Lemon
Cling choicest fruit packed extremely heavy
sugar strip.
Special price, can, 21c.
floor Tnths.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09

sTIHYS1 f showing attractive assortment of
N|UI II Tailored Hats for and children They
WV of rough straws, fancy bads and leghons
faced with velves wings, quilts, flowers and
agrettes, and quite few have broad lace bow of
Also showing beautiful of oques and Turbans
small shapes of brais of all
coors trimmed with fiat velvet bows with flowers
and others with fancy feathers.
Your inspection is invited.
zranth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09
Boys and Youths New Spring
Hats and furnishings.

~ HOWING and complete lines of Boys Hats and Fur
AA nshngs the and best styles and very moderate
~ prices Hats Caps Shirts, Collars Ties Paiamas
and all high grade goods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09
Kodaks, Cameras
and Photo Supplies.

Our Photo Supplies Depart
ment is replete with an extensive
assortment of Cameras. kodaks
and Photo Supplies. including 4
complete line of Eastman
kodaks.
Printing and mounting in a
first-class manner at reasonable
cost.
Eastman Kod.k.. each. $Ioo to $4,000
Eastman Kodak Films pack. ....... SC up
Eastman Kodak Papers. dozen. I5C up
Eastman Kodak Paste. can. ........... -
Eastman NJ. Q. Developers, each -
Eastman veiox Liquid Developers. each -
Photograph Albums. each.. SC to So. so
Fourth floor. Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09
Lawn Tennis
Requisites.

II III |. Sporting Goods De-
NNA1 partment a complete
assortment of the
necessary requisites for this fas-
cinating and healthful sport, in
Guiding complete line of the
famous Wright & Ditson's goods
the leaders in Tennis Supplies,
Balls, Rackets, Nets, Court
Markers. Racket Holders, etc.
wr,sh. 1 pitson's Tenni. Balls. dozen. IS 90
Wright & Dtt'on'' Rack ST.. so to $500
Wright 4 Ditson's Tennis SI.OO to 5000
Nets. each. -...........-
Wright = pis'on's Posts, SIPS to $3.50
Wright & Ditsons Court Markers. each PLY
Wright - pitson's Court $3.50 and So 90
Tennis Racket Covers SOC. 75c and $I.oo
Main floor. Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09
Fine Form Maternity Skirts.

E71 the Washington agents for the Fine Form Ma
NlU ernity Skirts and have just placed sale the very
\kA latest spring models. made of lightweight panama,
French serge and tafeta silks.
S7.75, $1,000, $3.50 and $500.
Our regular models of new Spring Skirts all the
plated and models of voile chiffon panama.
diagonal seges and in all the shades of gray blue black
$500, $3.50, $1,000 to s16.so.
Tn ddor.G
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-09

Boys White Shirts. with plain
or plated bosoms, fine quality,
sizes II to IA inch neckbands,
$I.oo each. =
Boys Madras Pajamas, in plain
white and colored effects, sizes
4 to 10, 85c suit. Values, SIPS
and SI.5o.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-06
TRANSPORT HERE
FOR SHORT CALL

The weather ~ mainly responsible
for The rather brief stay of the United
states army tranfroit Sherman at
The pori ur Honolulu to-day The
troop hlp clmc along side the naval
WHAT at scycn thiiiy this morning
and the WORK uf supplying that Ncsfcl
with sma amount uf freight AMI
supplies was hirilcd along. Tho salt
inr hour for the vessel had h'cn sc'
f. Ave o'clock this evening much ~
TIE disgust 1T many &C her urge mum
hcr 81 army and navy passengers
who had hlpCl to spend at least AZ
cy, ninp ashore.
However. "urdcra "a orders" rs the
saving prcs In military circles aud
Herr ncrp-r aud his hinl Of must
clans viii play an imrromptu concert
prigg to the departure uf the Shcr'
man for ynn Francisco.
The weather was rough S'oily
uprilon of the way across the P'ciitc.
The sherman sailed from Manila on
November 18th and one day was sr"nt
M the MgrlyClcs Quarantine station.
\ military officer BOARDED the trans
port at Manila aud proccC lei To- Mari
Nc'cs during which time he cNchang'
cd al Philippine currency the pls'cn'
gers had with them g.: the good OH
coin Of Uncle Sam.
/ or tho rcvcn hunlrrl AMI thirty
1 fcyCn enlisted men on board fargo
number were granted permission 20
I leave The transport and thoy spent
! the day In gninr about tho city. Th'
I 81 t,n IIr
! Honolulu. Proceeding tO san Fran
cisco were 20 In the cabin. end ~ IN
/ the second class In the slC'rhGi
were % enlisted mon from BHttHry G.
| SIN Field Artillery. jGi cIsu1ls In Tho
a. g. army. 10 sick, SO prisoners. III
servants aud II discharged soldiers.
The Sherman Is ere liicd with h1v-
ing made slow r'"sngr AMI was u
day late in her arrival hero. The u"
time made on the trim after leaving
| Nagnsakl L. sa'l 10 have never CN'
cccdcd $50 knots each twenty four
hours.
There r. no regular organization ct
troops ON board
/ o Jcncs. ono CT tho corps vi IN
spect0rs connected with the Philip
! zinc postal service 10 mainland pas
scngcr by the Sherman. lie Is on
leave of absence the greater part WI
r be srSnt IN the I'aslcrn States.
. Governor w. G. Bryant OF Nci
V!scaya Province Is mrking tour v
the States on vacation l'1yo. lie tx
racts C. remain In the homeland I'm
about six T9nths
1 Lieutenant Colonel Edward II
Plummcr Is the ranking officer ol
board. He Is In cCmm,nd Of tn
Twcrty-cighih Infantry aud was re
5 GENTLY r,Cmotcd from Majpr in tn
T. Third Infantry.