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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03
Doubled Value of Farms

From the New York Times.
1t will not be necessary much longer to
keep up the 'back-to- the farm propa-
ganda. The census bureaus last an
nouncement that the value of farms in
the United States has doubled within a
decade. although their number has in
creased by only one-tenth and their
acreage by one-twentieth shows what is
going on in the way of cultivating them
by more intensive and more thrifty meth
DDS. Their value per acre has leaped in
ten years from $3.50 to So 30, an IN
crease of los per cent. The value of farm
buildings is three-fourths more than in
1900, while farm implements and ma
chinery have increased by two-thirds In
value. The movement back to the farms
is becoming irresistible. The increase In
the facilities for transit and for communi-
cation by telephone and telegraph be-
tween the cities and the rural districts, to-
gether with the systematic spreading Of
information about better methods of till
ing the soil, accounts for this agricu.
tural transformation. The new agricul.
ture has come. AS its principles are in
culcated in the minds of the agriculture
lists, farm values may, during successive
decades, double again and again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03

success a rebuke OF Doodle and base
methods and all that in Mississippi poll
tics. The people have taken their affairs
into their own hands again, and chosen
him as their servant In a post OF great
responsibility. 1t is familiar strain
from men of his temperament and &C
tivity.
The result. however, is not likely TO
be so hailed by the country at large.
Mr.. Percy would have been the better
choice. During his short service in the
Senate he has made a fine impression. A
good lawyer. OF conservative views and
attractive personal appearance and ad-
dress. he has reflected credit upon his
state, and had his commission been re-
newed the state would have benefited.
In connection with Mr.. Williams. with
whom he is in agreement on national
issues and on cordial personal terms. he
would have fully justified the confidence
bestowed.
Gov. Vardaman is of another order of
man. He is a radical and an agitator.
He is pledged to stir things up in the
Senate He and Mr.. Williams are not
friendly. Team work is not to be eX-
pected of them, though both are demo-
Gratis.
E'ut it may be that national Office will
sober Gov. Nardaman a little; give him a
new and improved point of view; per-
suade him to recast his notions both as
to what can and should be done about
ma tional affairs. The Senate is sober
Ing arena. Some very turbulent men
have entered that chamber resolved to
take 'em by hand and eat 'em alive,
and in a short time thought better Of
their terrible resolution, and shaken
down either into nobodies or senators of
usefulness. They found it difficult If not
impossible to carry out a program of
mere noise and notice in an atmosphere
of discussion and repose.
However Gov. Nardaman as senator
may develop Mississippi will have in
Mr.. Williams a very competent man in
that body, and one who will look not
only after her own interests, but after
those Of a larger character. He stands
well with the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03
Local Death Traps.

New York is waking up TO a realiZa
tion of its deadly peril from the grade
crossing. which has recently been tragic
ally in evidence. \ strong demand for
quicker action in abolishing This deadly
nuisance has arisen since four persons
were killed AZ one crossing through
misunderstanding between watchmen.
Washington hopes that il will no. be
necessary to arouse Congress TO the
point of requiring the abolition of all
grade crossings in the District through
the medium Of shocking catastrophe.
The elements fcr such q disaster are
right 1T hand every day at half dozen
grade crossings within the District
boundary line. Most Of these are in
frequent use. and all Of them have con-
tributed III the past 10 the local grade
crossing death roll. II is only a cues
tl"n or time when at one Of them a
carriage or an automobile will be strut K
by Il train. The occupants of the n
fortunate vehicle may be persons of the
highest rank IN the government service
IT would be d terrible token of neglect
the part of the Districts legislature
10 safeguard life in this jurisdiction If
a life OF the greatest public usefulness
: were destroyed at one of these death
traps. But a physical demonstration OF
danger should not be necessary. 1t is
patent TO everybody that there remain
In this District five or six places where
lives are imperiled every day. and re-
sponsibility for that state OF affairs rests
first with the railroad companies ane
second with Congress for its failure Il
complete the work of Embarrassing elm
ination here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03
Folk, Bryan and Underwood.

Former Gov. Folk replies to the in
terrogatories propounded by Mr.. Bryan
to democratic presidential aspirants in
a way to show that he is in perfect
agreement with the peerless leader on
all the issues the latter thinks will
enter into next years campaign What
Mr. Bryan approves he approves: what
opposes no opposes The country will
neither be surprised nor much inter
ested. Mr.. Folk is indebted to Mr..
Bryan for his present prominence. and
shows gratitude at least in standing
with him as to what the party in ma
tional convention should declare for.
Mr.. Folk opposes as Mr.. Bryan does.
consideration of the element of pro-
lection in revising the tariff. This
probably means that had Mr.. Folk been
q member of the House he would have
voted against putting duty on raw
wool. That duty was opposed by a
number of democrats in caucus, but ac-
copied by them after a ma jority had
approved Does Mr.. Folk criticise that
action? Mr.. Bryan does. In his latest
attack on Chairman Underwood he
again refers TO il, and describes it as
the camel's nose He seems to fear
that the animal will soon be inside the
party's tent. and in full possession.
Mr.. Bryan recommends an open eau
Gus on tariff matters. Publicity. he
thinks. would hold the democratic legis-
lators up TO their campaign promises
and the partys platform. But he for
gets that in the revision of the Ding
ley law number of democratic sena-
tors and representatives. with the Den
yer platform first in their minds,
openly voted for protection duties.
Publicity had no terrors for them.
When voting time came in Congress
they put aside their party's creed and
their individual campaign deliverances.
and protected the Industries in which
their constituents were interested.
But that is protecti' - a republican
senator suggested to Mr.. Daniel of Vir-
ginia when the latter proposed an
amendment to the Payne bill then under
discussion. Call it what you please"
replied the Virginian, who had on the
stump always inveighed against pro-
lection. My constituents want it, and
I'm for it,
An open caucus would not cure what
Mr.. Bryan deplores The trouble Is
greater and deeper than that. Party
platforms seldom mean what they say.
On the tariff particularly they have
been VIGOROUSLY misleading. The dem
ocratic platform of 1892 was smashed
by some of the very men who had stood
on It and obtained Office. The Denver
platform was openly fiouted by some
of the men who had helped prepare it.
The denunciations, general and specific,
of the Payne law INDUCED in last year
read strangely in the light of what is
now being proposed in the way of re-
vision.
Mr. Folk may not appreciate the full
difficulties in the premises. He has
never served in Congress. But Mr..
Bryan has: and, by the way. the Wilson
tariff bill, which he helped frame, was
far from being a redemption of the
tariff promises upon which the democ-
racy under Mr. Cleveland's leadership
had obtained power two years before.
1t gave. conspicuOusly, consideration
to the element of protection
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03
Choice of Any of These Garments
at the Special Price, $500.
Friday Specials in
Bows Wash Suits.

Sailor Blouse Suits, OF good
fabrics. in the neat and popular
striped effects; will launder per
1ectly; sizes ) to 10.
Sl.5o each. Were up to s.. 50.
washable Russian Blouse Suits. in
plain and striped designs; a good assert
ment or colors. Sizes 3, and J.
SIS each Were up to 1896
And these remnants:
90 Golf Caps. all sizes. Were soc. now 25c.
l6 Boys Gray and Tau Wool Suits: sizes to
L.: We're 500. $500 and $50. 1915
10 Double breasted Suits good shades: sizes 4
10 H. Were S3.I5 and 500. $3.50.
\ small lot OF Roys' Fine Madras Pa iamss.
rlain white and neat striped patterns: size 10.
We're 81 % and S1.J0. zoe.
IS Washab BILE Hats. small sizes. Were soc,
Toe.
. White Felt Hats. telescope shape. Were
500, now 81 90
Il Straw Hats. Were sl.25 sl.50 and 500
now SOC and SiOO.
Third floor Tenth ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03
The Treaties of Peace.

II is impossible to exagserate the i'm
portance of this day in the records Of
the peace-making movements in the
worlds history Treaties are signed to-
day simultaneously between the United
States and England on the one part and
the United States and France on the
other, pledGing the two pairs 10 submit
to arbitration their differences of all
natures. These are veritable peace paets.
They are enlightened instruments Of har-
mcny and agreement They are worth
many battleships to the three countries
concerned, and il such treaties were in
force between all the countries of the
world and were respected it would be
possible without peril to dismantle the
forts and to put the ships of war out of
commission, and to send back to the pur-
suits Of peace the hundreds Of thousands
Of men who are now held under arms
No one looks for the millennium of uni
versal peace to come at once in conse-
quence of these two treaties. 1t is too
much to expect the example that is set
by the three countries involved in these
agreements to be followed by all the
others. Nevertheless, there is no doubt
that what has been done by tue United
ally be done by others. and as the list
of subscribers Of the doctrine of arbi-
tration lengthens the chances of war be-
tween nations will lessen.
The value of these treaties is in no
wise diminished by the fact that they
may be broken; that any of the parties
may refuse to submit to arbitration ques-
lions of difference that may arise between
them. The mere fact that they have
pledged themselves to seek the verdict
Of an impartial court is practical assur
ance that they will do So The moral
effect Of the treaties is virtually binding,
and the United States will credit both
France and England with the honesty
of intention and restraint which it now
pledges itself for the future in this IT'S
hour of solemn agreement with them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03

policeman was merely trying to put the
disorderly man out Of the park.
These cases illustrate the need of such
action by the courts that will breed a
greater respect for the law and its ex-
ponents on the part of those who mainly
contribute to the local disorder. 1t will
be in the last degree deplorable If the
spirit that these recent cases show to
exist in some quarters in this city should
spread until a policeman endeavoring to
maintain the peace, with or without max
ing arrests, is in peril of his life. Such
a situation will lead to much bloodlet-
ting and far more serious work for the
courts than the trial of occasional cases
of disorderiy conduct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03
Gov. Vardaman Wins.

Gov, Vardaman's victory is not surpris-
ing when il is remembered that only a
few years ago he ran John Sharp Will
Hams the closest of races for the Senate.
At that time Ny. Williams was the mi
nority leader OF the House and an infiu-
entail national figure. and yet ne barely
pulled through.
Since then Gov. Nardaman had been in
one way or another preparing for the
contest that ended Tuesday In neither
OF his opponents were the ability and
prestige OF Mr.. Williams found. Mr.
Percy-an abe and excellent man-was
new TO politics and TO the Senate. and
lacked the clement of hurrah which Gov
Vardamsn conspicuously possesses, while
Mr.. Alexander was hardly of statewide
consequence.
The winner talks in terms COMFORTING
with hisf personality. He reads in his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03
Special price, 25c pair.
Values, ,35c and SOC.
And these remnants:
Friday Special in
Women'S Shoes.

Several broken lines have
been assembled on tables for inn
mediate disposal. Included are
Gun Metal Calfskin, Patent Colt
skin and Kidskin, Russia Calfskin
and Black Suede; styles are Ok
ford Ties; Eclipse, Plain and
Ankle-strap Pumps, with welt
sole and Cuban heel.
All sizes in the combined lot.
SI.o5 pair.
Were $3.50. $500 and $500.
Third floor Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03
No Waiting List.
from the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
In his futile efforts to dodge respon-
sibility for not qualifying as a United
States Senator Hoke Smith committed
himself to some curious theories as to the
right of a governor to hold up the COM
mission of legally elected senator. Mr.
Smith wanted MIR. Terrell who was serv-
ing as an ad interim appointee until the
legislature should elect a senator to con-
tinue a sort of chairwarmer after
the legislature had elected. Mr.. Terrell
properly declined to exercise the functions
of a senator by sufferance in spite of
the admitted fact that the legislature had
filled the seat which he was designated
to occupy temporarily. Mr.. Smith could
not deny that the seat had been filled, but
he advanced the ingenious theory that
knowledge Of that action could properly
be withheld from the Senate by the de-
vice of not forwarding official notice of
II to Washington. In other words. Mr..
Smith, as governor, purposed nullify ing
the effect of the election for six months
or longer by sequestering the credentials
Of the senator whom the legislature had
named.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03
Monsters.
A dinosaurus wandered ou'

A dinosaurus wandered out
From prehistoric days.
A monster weird, he strolled about
Our public to amaze.
He saw the locomotive swing
Around the polished curve,
And as he lodged, he cried. That thing
Doth surely take my nerve
He gazed upon the motor car
And heard 1t grind and wheeze,
He saw the arship float afar,
So huge, yet all at ease.
Alas" he cried; what fearful change
Throughout this world I see.
1t is o'errun with monsters strange.
The good old times for me-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03
Friday Special in
COrSetS and BraSSiereS.

A very exceptional value in
Women's Batiste Corsets. with
medium bust and hip and four
hose supporters. Sizes IS to o6.
Special price, 7oc pair.
Two dozen Brassieres of good make
lace trimmed. Sizes 80, "a, So, 40 and A.
69c each. Values, 500 and $50.
And these remnants:
! pair Memo Corsets, size 81, model No. 500.
$500. Was $500
pair Lace front Corsets. bafiste, boned with
walohn size 81 S4.75. Was $3.50
Third floor, Eleventh st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03
Upholstery Department.

Two-toned Green Heavy Rope Portiere, So so.
Was $50
2 Heavy Red Rope Porteres, $500 each.
Were $3.50.
l Dark Red Heavy Rope Portiere. with ar
mure valance. $500. Was $3.50.
Heuvy Rope Portere. red and green com
bination $500. Was $500.
Dark Red Heavy Rope POrtiere slightly
faded $50. Was $40.
Remnants and Short Lengths Cretonnes. Silko-
lines. Curtain Muslins. Nets Scrms. Tapestries
and various other attractive fabrics that are
always in demand for fancy work, etc, are Of
fcred
Is to y less than
regular prices.
ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03
Friday Special in
Women'S Isle Vests.

p dozen Women's Lisle-tin-
ished Vests, with plain or fancy
tops; excellent quality and per-
feet fitting. Sizes 4, and o.
I5c each. Value, zoe.
And these remnants:
10 pairs women's Umbrella-leg Drawers, 1sc
pair. Were &c.
z; Wu.l-n's Vests. low neck and no sleeves,
size o. lie each Were 2oc
Main floor, + st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03
Special price. SOC each
Friday Specials in
Mems & WOmen'S Umbrellas

Mems 2s-inch Black Union Taffeta I'M
brellas. with natural and mission wood
handles; silk case.
Special price. $500 each.
Women's 26-inch Back Union Taffeta
Umbrellas, with natural and mission wood
handles, cord and tassel; silk case
Special price, SI.5o each.
Main floor, G. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03
China Department.

| Limoges China Marniaiade Jar hsndsomei,
decorated slightly imperfect. 15c. Was 81 80.
Decorated Teapot, slightly imperfect, 3Jc
Was zoe.
feet zoe. Was ST 90.
! Handsomely Decorated Limoges China SALAD
Bowl slightly imperfect. 81 90. Was 500.
| Limoges China Cake Bread Plate. sightly
imperfect SIPS Was S2.6a
I Hand-painted Limoges China Fern Dish
81 - Was 81 90
/ Hand decorated Comb and Brush Tray. SEQ
Wa $500.
Fifth floor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03
Friday Specials in
W0men'S Muslin Underwear

Nainsook Gowns. in low square
neck and short sleeve style; trim
med with wide embroidery inser-
ton and edged with valenciennes
lace.
6oc each. Value, SI.oo.
Combination Suits, made OF
nainsook and lawn, and trimmed
in several pretty styles with laces,
beading and ribbon.
6oc each, Value. S1.oo.
Third floor, Eleventh st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03
WOODWARD & LOTHROP
Make omorroW an Espec1ay INTERESTING SHOPPING Day
Friday Clearance Sale of
Women's Fine Outergarments
At the Special Price of $500.

All garments assembled section and dis
play making selection and thereby reducing buying time
the minimum
Bingham Dresses that sold up $1,000.
Silk Dresses that sold up SIS75.
Chais Dresses that sold up SI75o
Wolfe Dresses that sold up $3.50.
Linen Dresses that sold up 5000.
20 Foulard silk Waists that sold SS.75.
Linen Coats that sold up $50.
20 Linen Suits that sold up SIS75
Wool Suits that sold up $4,000.
Chiffon Waists that sold up $1,000,
II Wolfe Waists that sold up ST 500.
Is Marqusete Waists that sold up SS75.
Linen Peter Thompson Suits that sold up $1,000
Cream Serge Peter Thompson Suits that sold $3.50
Cloth Peter Thompson Suits that sold up $1,000
Separate Skirts that sold up to $500
Sweaters that sold sp $1,000.
Also the following in Girls Dept.
Serge Coats that sold up to $500
Serge Dresses that sold $500
Red Cloth Coats that sold up to SISZ5
Linen Dresses that sold up to $1,000
Choice of Any of These Garments
at the Special Price, $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03
The Young Philologist.

Father said the small boy, does
'procrastinate' mean to put OFF,
Yes, my son.
We'll. a fellow got fresh on the street
car this morning and you should have
seen the way the conductor procrasti-
mated him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03
Time Misapplied.

That young married couple seem just
bit Disconnected said the obsery ant
woman.
Yes replied Miss Cayenne; Il am
afraid she is one of those girls who read
magazine articles on How to manage a
husband when they should be learning
to make biscuits"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03
TRAVELLING Goods Department.

3o-,prh Black Enameled Wicker Trunk,
leather bound Sl65 so. Was $500.
l 32.inch Fiber Trunk 1885, Was $1,000
/ 32.inch Fiber Steamer Trunk. sos. Was
SIG. 90.
. 24-inch Fiber Grass Suit Cases, $50 each.
Were s.. 80.
| 24-nch EYtra-deep Mating SUIT Case; You.
Was $3.50
| l6-iBch Leather lined Cowhidc Bag, SS.9o.
Was 500.
| 1S-pch Sole Leather Bag 5000. Was q 10.
42-inch Fiber bound Bureau Trunk, s3o.W
Was 5000. ,.sS=z=.n-
Basement EuuSStSfR Building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03
A Hint of Economy.

Il wish you would quit talking about
how well Gladys Ann paints and plays
the piano. said Mrs. Cumrox.
why. / was kind Of proud of her &C.
complishments." replied her husband.
Il know that But the first thing YOU
know people will think we are depending
on homemade art"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03

DYn order to avoid delays account Of
rersonsl sosence. letters to THE STAR should
act be addressed to any individual connected
with the Office. but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department, according
To tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03
Undutiable.

The tariff, though it makes us pay,
Must fill our hearts with glee,
Since 1t reminds us, day by day,
That speech is always free.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03
Cotton Dress Goods Dept.

Lengths from ~ to So yards.
he Nearsiik Foulard, SC yard.
l2oc Printed Lawn. So yard.
I2i5c and I5c Printed Percale. 1Oc yard.
12k,c Bates and Zephyr GinRham, 1Oc yard.
15c Ivanhoe Zephyr. 12fac yard.
25c Imported Belfast Dimity, 12lac yard.
21. Chiffon Lisse and Cotton Wolfe, 15c yard.
1Sc Irish Linette Cloth. Toe yard.
3sc and soc Wolfe. Batiste and Printed Jac-
luard. 25c yard.
29c Imported bingham, 20c yard.
Second floor. g st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03
Friday Special in
ValenCienneS LaCeS.

A splendid new line Of these
dainty and attractive French and
German Nalenciennes Laces has
just been received and will be on
sale tomorrow. Refined and
dainty patterns. and the saving is
most unusual.
Special price,
6oc dozen Yards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03
The Drowning Record.
From the Philadelphia Press.

FROM the PHfIHUtLPUlH FTeSs.
The news columns show that 1911 is
somewhat ahead of its predecessors in
the matter of deaths due to drowning.
AS usual, the fool who rocks the boat
and the expert swimmer furnish a large
proportion of the victims.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03

The idea of creating moro lords in
order to freeze out the original members
of the house Of lords looks little like
applying stock-watering methods to
politics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03
Main floor. G. st.
Friday Special in
ChiIdren'S ROmDers.

An exceptionally good assortment of
Rompcrs made of plain dark blue ging
ham. trimmed with red. also pink-and
white and blue-and-w white checks, and
plain pink and blue chambray.
Special price, SOC each.
And these remnants:
: Madras Dresses. square neck and short
sleeves. S1.T5 each. Were 81 81.
:; Black Straw Hats trimmed with band and
bow $50 each Were $3.I5
3 Hand embroidered and Trimmed Sunbonnets
81 30 each. Were S4.25
> Nainsnok Skirts. hemstitch and lace trim
med. 75c each. We're 90.
, Square-neck Cambria Gowns. edged with en-
broidery or lace. SOC each. Were 1Jc
Third floor, + st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03

The fact that Congress has been
doing wonderful work is proved by the
manner in which it holds attention to
the accounts of it's proceedings side by
side with the base ball news.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03

The average magazine article on
leaders of American finance on its face
dsposes of any suspicion that it's author
has been subsidized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Rural Joys.

How did you spend your two-week
vacation"
Recovering from sunburn the first
week and poison ivy the second
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03

Tariff discussion is not carried on by
some statesmen because it is pleas
ure. 1t becomes a habit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03

] Children's Nursery Chair. j0c. Was Sl.35.
| Galvanized Wash Tub. SOC. Was SOC.
| Willow Clothes Basket. IS. Was si..o.
I Bread Box. :;oc. Wns 6c.
I Gas Stove. 500. Was $50.
/ lot Wizard Carpet Cleaners, 81 each Wcr
Sc.
Fifth foor Eleventh ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-03
Economy.

From the Chicago POst.
BY way of saving coal bills the gov
eminent might keep a cruiser or two at
Haiti right along. Revolutions are num-
bered there like bombs here.