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Evening star., 1911-06-05
Neighborhood Beauty Contest.

The Rhode Island Avenue Suburban
Citizens Association has taken q good
step toward the adornment Of that Sec
ton by determining to give prizes Ito
those persons in the neighborhood who
at the end Of the season present the best
appearing lawns and gardens" The presi-
dent of the association has announced
that The basis of competition is to be on
the laying out of the ground and perma-
nency rather than display Of annual
Towering plants" The judges In the
competition will be. 1t Is said. one Of the
District Commissioners, q landscape gar
dener and one other man Of recognized
taste in the matter of lawns. gardens and
buildings. The exterior appearance OF the
houses Is also to be weighed az one Of
the factors in the competition.
This friendly neighborhood rivalry In
the care of grounds and houses will inure
to- the benefit OF every neighbor. prize
losers quite as much as prize winners. The
value Of property depends . good deal on
the neighborhood character. and property
values are higher in an attractive than in
an unattractve neighborhood. A neat
house and a well kept lawn or hand
some disposition of shrubbery and flowers
make a home pleasing to the eye and tell
to everybody that those who live there
are satisfied with their home. Everybody.
of course. should take pride In the care
and In the appearance Of the home. but
these neighborhood contests provide an
additional incentive-not the desire mere
ly to win a prize. but the natural desire
Of man to be winner.
Everybody should work to the end that
Washington may become the most beauti-
full capital. and the aggregate of these in
dividual efforts at home beautifying will
contribute a large measure toward the
attainment of the end desired.
AT the late meeting Of the Rhode Island
Avenue Suburban Citizens Association
the members listened to addresses on and
discussed Roses From Practical Expert
ence." THE Secret Of Raising Roses" and
The Transformation Of Cnsightly Homes
Into Lawn and Garden Spots" These
are excellent themes and help to arouse
public sentiment in a praiseworthy direc-
ton.
So many cities are acting on the knowl-
edge that beautiful homes and parks
make, in good part, beautiful cities that
it is necessary that Washington shall
keep pressing forward In order that she
shall maintain her premiership.
Evening star., 1911-06-05
Short-Weight Ice Men.

The penalty recently inflicted in the
Police Court on two short-weight ice men
should be stern lesson to these dealers.
Ice has come TO be necessary article
In sumper and its purchase adds con-
siderabiy to the household expenses.
With poor people the cost of ice is an
item Of Importance. 1t is desirable that
everybody should practice thrift, and with
the poor II is essential. They should get
what they pay for. Only the most care
full and methodical housekeepers weigh
the goods they purchase. usually accept
ing them in good faith as delivered by
dealers Their confidence should not be
abused. There should be full measure
OF justice for the man who cheats his
customers by giving short weight.
Evening star., 1911-06-05

allusion to this catastrophe to Ameri-
can arms would be painful to Ameri-
cans. When II was learned that rev
Americans had ever heard Of the battle
Of Chateauguay 1t was concluded to
restore Chateauguay to the celebration
The engagement which the Cana
dams call Chateauguay and which
they class as a victory which saved
Canada from annexation or conquest or
absorption by the United States In the
second war with England was one OF
those American defeats induced by In
competent commanders and unframed
troops. Americans have been much con-
fused over the frequent references to
Chateauguay because the engagement gen.
orally called by that name In American
history was fought October %. 1913. ana
although an American defeat, was not
disgraceful one. When Canadians speak
of Chateauguay they mean the engage
ment which in American history is writ
ten Of as the battle OF Chrystler's Farm,
fought November IL. 1913. MAJ. Gen.
James Wilkinson, who had been involved
In the Conway cabal against Washington
and In the Burr conspiracy, was the
American commanding officer. He was
not present on the field, being sick in
bed. His second in command, Morgan
Lewis, was also sick, and in immediate
command was an officer named Boyd.
The Americans largely outnumbered the
British. but were beaten in detail, losing
1O2 killed, 2,1 wounded and 100 prisoners.
The exploit was no sadder from the
American point of view than some others
in the land warfare of the war of 1S12,
and Americans are such philosophers
and good losers that they are willing
their Canadian cousins should celebrate
Chateauguay or Chrystler's Farm to
their hearts content. The question that
has been raised has Its comic aspect.
but 1t was raised by the British and not
by us. However. the Canadians showed
spirit of fine courtesy in deciding to
omit the Chateauguay reference until
they found out that allusion to this
British victory would not mortify the
United States. The Canadians join in our
Fourth of July celebrations, and If need
be we would help them celebrate Chateau
quay. keeping in affectionate memory,
however, the brave though unframed and
unskillfully led Americans who fell at
Chrystler's Farm. The war of 1872 is
over, and SO is every other war In which
the United States has engaged.
Evening star., 1911-06-05
The President at Chicago.

The Presidents Chicago speech Is not
happily described as the opening of his
presidential campaign. That would sug-
gest a campaign based upon reciprocity
with Canada one-plank platform cam
paign. We shall see platform of larger
dimensions. The reciprocity plank will
be of Importance in the structure, and
well nailed down, but there will be
others-several others. and all of value.
For an instance. much will be made of
'rrust-busting," which under Mr.. Taft s
direction of affairs has been a decided
success And much may be added to the
record before polling day in November of
next year. The Standard Oil Company
and the tobacco trust may have company
soon, either as the result of court deci-
sions, or by reason of voluntary action
on the part of big corporations instructed
by the warning all have received. No
trust now knows what a day may bring
forth. Such as are erring and straying
should have a care, or they may become
lost sheep and be devoured. The legal
fold is the place for them.
And then Mr.. Taft's peace proposals
may loom large. Present indications are
that they will. There is better under
standing of them today than at first Both
Great Britain and France are much i'm
pressed. and since Germany and Japan
have discovered that Mr.. Taft has no
scheme for or hope of forcing the mil
lennium they are sympathetic in their
expressions. In few months-certainly
within twelve-we should have something
definite on a subject of worldwide in
terest.
Nor should we forget that the tariff in
general will again be an issue next year,
and that notwithstanding his criticism of
the wool schedule of the Payne law Mr..
Taft is a protectionist of the straight re-
publican school. He would not sign a
tariff bill that either Mr.. Underwood or
Mr. Bailey or Mr.. Bryan would draw.
While they would not obliterate protec-
ton at one fell swoop. their aim is to
whittle it away as rapidly as possible
until nothing remains. Mr.. Taft, on the
other hand. approves of protection as q
policy. and thinks that in many lines ii
still has q valuable work to perform
Neither Mr.. Mckinley nor Mr.. Dingley
stood more firmly for what is known as
the American policy than does the man
now in the White House.
But this much may be said without
reservation of the Chicago speech-that /,
is q powerful presentation Of the reci-
procity question. and certain to have in
duence on public sentiment. No senator
friendly to the pact is likely to say in
the coming debate anything more logical
or convincing. Indeed, we shall hear
much in the same key and fashioned on
the same lines. Mr.. Taft has led of in
the most vigorous manner. and with the
courage that goes with his knowledge of
the subject and his official responsibility.
The pact. we may say. is his. He gave
it shape. aand asks for its ratification In
the form presented. He was entirely
within his rights in negotiating it. and
is entirely justified in his present atti-
tude toward the document. That the SEN
ate should desire a few weeks for de-
bate is na1ural and reasonable. but the
result of the debate should be the up
holding of Mr.. Taft's hands.
Evening star., 1911-06-05
Towels and Towel
Lengths for
Summer Work.

@ q OUsEKEEPERs while
1NA away on their vacation
I'LL often long for some
light work in which to
employ their idle moments. Pos
sibly nothing else offers greater
or more pleasant opportunities
than dainty needlework.
The complete showing we are
making of Towels and Toweling
Materials to be hemmed, seal
loped or embroidered offers great
possibilities for making the most
attractive selections one could de-
sire.
Towel Lengths in dainty patterns
needing only to be hemstitched or seal
loped; 25x45 inches.
75c and 85c length.
Narrow Toweling-15 inches wide
3oc, 45c and soc yard.
Wide Toweling-24 and 25 inches
45c, soc, 6oc and 75c yard.
Second door, Eleventh ct.
Evening star., 1911-06-05
Gov. Wilson's Visit.

Gov. Wilson during his brief stay in
Washington received much attention. and
deserved IL. a new figure in politics. and
80 far very successful in the field. he is
to be reckoned with in the large calcu-
Iations. Those who know him praise him
warmly. and promise and VOW big things
IN his name Strangers aspire to the
honor of an acquaintance.
I But il would be unwise TO assume tea'
all who called on Gov. Wilson intended
by the act to enroll themselves amons
his supporters for the presidency. This
town is hospitable toward all political
leaders of note and promise. Mr. Bryan,
Gov Harmn and Mr.. Clark have had
proof of this. and II other democratic
Richmonds enter the contest they have
but 70 make us a visit and see for them
selves.
Gov. Wilson was on his way home from
Evening star., 1911-06-05
Fields Needed Rain.

Last nights rain has materially helped
the agricultural situation in the country
around Washington and the districts from
which the people of Washington draw
much of their summer produce.
Little profit has been made on spring
garden stuff. Because Of the cold. wet
weather of early spring, planting was de-
layed and when 1t was possible to plant
drought set in and continued so long
that except in those instances where
artificial irrigation was resorted to vege-
tation could not flourish, and in many
cases could not grow at all. The recent
rains have been very grateful to the
lands in the Potomac valley.
Evening star., 1911-06-05
Roasting Tobacco.

One Of the severest blows dealt the to-
bacco industry is that recently admin
istered by the London Lancet. a medical
journal. 1t is believed that the reading
of this attack on the weed Of comfort
and discomfort will Immediately cause
smokers to beware. 1t may be that the
votaries Of that prevalent vice or virtue
will throw away their cigar stumps.
choke their cigarettes and let their
|pipes-incubators Of dreams and visions
grow cold.
The Lancet says:
Smoking is to be deprecated because
the pungency of the pyroligneous prod
ucts contained in tobacco smoke renders
the buccal mucosa insensitive to ali
mentary stimulation-in fact, their effect
is TO dull or abolish the olfacto-gustatory
reflex.
This will be revelation to smokers.
They did not suspect it. There may be
anti-smoke eaters who have limited at
something like this. but no one outside Of
the Lancet Office has ever dared to assail
tobacco. in this direct and plain-spoken
manner.
Evening star., 1911-06-05
War of 1912 Is Over.

Americans have heard within the
past month more about Chateauguay
than they ever heard before. The
name seems to make q bright page In
Capadian annals and In British impe-
rial history, and would seem to be quite
blot on the military fame Of the
United States. When the program for
the empire festivities In connection
with the coronation Of King George
and Queen Nary was under advise
ment the. Canadians planned to have q
float dr group or something represent
ing the battle Of Chateauguay. IL Was
then abandoned because 1t was thought
Evening star., 1911-06-05
A Pleasure Shared.

Went a-fishin' yesterday.
Never got q bite.
Felt the gentle breezes play
An saw the ripples light.
Heard the singin' on the shore
Where the waters swish.
Couldn't have enjoyed it more
II I'd been ketchin' fish!
Went a-fishin' yesterday.
Passed the sport around.
Fish 'ud sniff an scoot away
With interest profound.
1t was sure a great success,
Fine as you could wish:
Fun fur me an more or less
Enjoyment fur the fish.
Evening star., 1911-06-05
Why He Was Silent.

so you are convinced that Bacon wrote
Shakespeare!''
Il am,' replied the cipher expert.
Curious that Bacon never said any
thing about it,
"He was at disadvantage in living
before had collected my evidence In the
case"
Evening star., 1911-06-05
New Skirts of
Washable Materials.

- HE skirt of absolute plain
\ ness, or almost SO, is the
W style that fashion has
given preference. And
there are many decidedly pleas
ing effects in vogue. We are
ready to meet every need IN
Washable Skirts, and some are
specially priced.
White Rep Skirts, in stylish plain tai
Iored model that fastens in front with
large pearl buttons; scalloped effect.
Special price, $3.75 each.
A sample lot of Linon and Rep Skirts,
some plain button front, with pocket;
others with founce.
Special price, $2.75 each.
White Pique Skirts-plain back or with
inverted plat; perfectly tailored and
good fitting: fasten in front or at side;
extra lengths.
$500 each.
Third floor, st.
Evening star., 1911-06-05

vIn order to avoid delays account of
personal absence. letters TO THE STAR should
not be addressed TO any individual connected
with the office, hat simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
TO tenor purpose.
Evening star., 1911-06-05
Valued Ancestors.

Some of my ancestors came over in
the Mayfiower," said Miss Cayenne.
$50 you cherish a certain pride of an
cestry.'
"Yes. It's something to have some re-
lations Of whom your family speaks
kindly. even IL you do have to go back
a few generations"
Evening star., 1911-06-05
The Agitator.

Anybody can find fault said the
eastern statesman.
YES" replied the man from the west;
"but it takes a wise and lucky political
prospector to find 1t in paying quanti-
ties"
Evening star., 1911-06-05

North Carolina claims to be raising
strawberries as big as peaches. Georgia
is expected to hold up its end and pro-
duce watermelons as big as molasses
barrels.
Evening star., 1911-06-05
Postponing Punishment.

my son. come forth to yonder she'd"
The patient father sternly said.
Nay" cried the youth precocious; wait.
Let's see If we can't arbitrate.'
Evening star., 1911-06-05
Somewhat Slow.

From the Scranton Tribune.
It is apparent that the press agents
in charge of Col RoOsevelt's African trip
are not looking after the publicity end
Of that north pole tour.
Evening star., 1911-06-05

II is not expected that the Standard OIL
men will have to give up automobiles or
that the tobacco magnates will be COM
PEELED to smoke cheap cigars.
Evening star., 1911-06-05

Diaz did not hesitate to register his
opinion that the Mexican presidency
never was and never will be any place
for a mollycoddle.
Evening star., 1911-06-05

Scientists are still photographing Hal
ley's comet. II the comet is responsible
for all that has been attributed to 1t. it's
pictures should be in the rogues' gallery.
Evening star., 1911-06-05
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
n nac~o~e:k1o Do1o

Don't you enjoy having summer board
ers?'
Mot much." replied Mr.. Corntossel.
Most Of them read the comic papers.
Mandy insists on my eating with my
knife and saying 'b'gosh' so as to keep
'em convinced that I'm a regular farm.
er."
Evening star., 1911-06-05
Turned Down.

From the New York Sun.
For fifteen years the democratic party
has been Mr.. Bryan's chattel, his patient
and productive mich cow. The poor
beast kicks at last.
Evening star., 1911-06-05

If Spain's political conditions should
develop crisis Diaz may find 1t hard to
refrain from taking a hand.
Evening star., 1911-06-05

Possibly Col. Roosevelt might see his
way to formulating a scheme to see II
we cannot arbitrate the question of
whether we shall arbitrate.
Evening star., 1911-06-05

It would be q blow If 1t should occur
to Queen Mary that the dignity of the
coronation would be enhanced by shut
ting out the moving picture people.
Evening star., 1911-06-05

Every time the democrats get In shape
to give what promises to be q good per-
formance w. ]. Bryan insists on being
stage manager.
Evening star., 1911-06-05

Arizona's willingness to donate itself
as an experiment station for the recall
system fails to find the encouragement
hoped for.
Evening star., 1911-06-05

The ramifications Of the Post Office
business are so numerous that more or
less complex system Of bookkeeping is
inevitable.
Evening star., 1911-06-05

Occasionally members Of the Supreme
Court have their own ideas about the
reasonableness Of a dissenting opinion.
Evening star., 1911-06-05
Truly So.

From the Springfield Republican.
It was an observant young lady who
remarked that 'the way those automo-
bile racers In Indianapolis risk their
lives Is perfectly killing"
Evening star., 1911-06-05
Reasona bleness Needed.

From the indianapolis News.
BY degrees perhaps we shall get
around to the place where the rule of
reason viii be applied to automobile
races. too.
Evening star., 1911-06-05

not be regarded as past until the country
has been through an election or. two.
Evening star., 1911-06-05

II Prof. Woodrow Wilson reads the
papers at all he cannot go on having no
thought Of himself for the presidency.
Evening star., 1911-06-05
The SSStwd@mt"
7 ailor@d Waist.

EGS1 introducing the and styles
II in that has notice this 1t
WV called Student" Tailored Waist made of
white linen white English rep and tan and cream
popin.
Unusually appearance and especially designed for
sporting with side pocket long sleeves with the
soft fold cuffs with tailored colored
Sl.5O, 5000 and SOS each.
6orG ST.
Evening star., 1911-06-05
Womn@m's Swmnmn@r Goats for
Various Occasions.

VEN when the thermometer reaches its highest mark the
~ necessity for occasions Motoring and travel
~ ing call for special kinds, and among selections
mention these:
Linen number of good styepoo effects loose and
semttng models with big pockets and collars and made
ner that trimmed with colored silks
black satin.
$500 to $500 each.
Wool Travelling Coats for train and steamer also desr
able for mountanbe black
andhe checks gray with black polo and
blanket effects.
Sl6.5O to $3.50 each.
showing Pongee and Tussah Silk Coats natural color
popular-$I5.oo to $1,000 each.
fom, G
Evening star., 1911-06-05

Ecclesiastical investigation still recog-
nizes Ananias as the father of contro-
versies.
Evening star., 1911-06-05
Beautiful Dress Waists.
$500, S7.75 to $500.
Values, S8.zS to $3.50.

The popular chiffon cloths and mar
ouisettes, in exclusive one-of-a-style models .
black, white and the newest shades;
handsomely trimmed with beads and hand
embroidery.
Evening star., 1911-06-05
WOmen'S and Misses
Suits.
Sim 5S W9nurNs uurp fO SIS. .Qm.

S1O.75. Values up to S2S.0..
Group of one-of-a-kind styles and sizes
in black and blue serges.
$500. Values uD to $3.50.
Serges, homespuns, shepherds checks,
mannish materials, in gray, black and navy
strictly tailored effects with regulation or
sailor collar. All sizes.
S2S.OO. Values up to S42.SO.
Tailored and Demi-tailored Suits OF
serges, checks, homespuns and the popular
mannish stripes; a generous assortment OF
plain navy blue and black colors.
SS5.OO. Values up to $500.
One-of-a-kind exclusive models in black
and blue serges. stripes; also OF black satin
and black moire. The seasons latest effects
many of them copies of French models.
Evening star., 1911-06-05
Eight Good Novels
For Summer Reading.

EN ORE than an average
HlNlN number Of good novels
II hioV have been issued this
spring, SO that readers
of fiction have rich treat in store
for them.
We call attention to the follow
ing, which are but a few of the
many:
THE LONG ROLL" by Mary John
ston. novel Of war between the States
the whole south-though Virginia is
the scene in which most Of the action
passes. Stonewall Jackson. a chief char
acter in the book, is delineated In one OF
the most mastery portraits in our liter
ature. Illustrations in full color. d,
Price. Observation-Disclosures. SI.4O
THE MILLER OF OLD CHURCH"
by Helen Glasgow. A love story of abid-
picture of American life Miss Glasgow
makes us acquainted with human, low
able folk. Nowhere has she written with
such literary distinction.
WHITE MOTLEY" by Max Pember-
ton. The art of flying and the art OF
love; the dreadful hazards of an Alpine
flight. and the dangers of perilou; love
affair-these are the thrilling themes Of
this daredevil tale Of adventure in the air
Price. t ~ @ $I.3o
THE STORY GIRL" by Miss L. NJ
Montgomery. The witchery of the won
cerful Garden of the Gulf is with us
once more, and Sara Stanley, the 'story
girl" Is the heroine to whom has come
a rare gift-that of weaving the bright
thread of romance out of what the world
might call "cOmmOnDlace."
Price. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Sl.OC
THE vIsIoNING." by Susan Giaspel,
the author of 1.-THE Glory of the Con-
quered." A big book which evinces a
broad outlook on life and a great skill
in treatment.
"THURLEY RUxTON," by Philip V.
stories that has lately appeared. and
there are a score of reasons why you
should read 1t. %
Price. SI.OS
'WHATS-HIS-NAME by George
Barr McCutcheon, with illustrations In
color by Harrison Fisher. A great many
readers are going to be touched by the
pathos Of this story-a truly wholesome
and charming one that does you good
to read. d,
THE PRODIGAL JUDGE" by
Vaughan Kester. The Judge is the most
striking characters: q romance rich In
incidents. hearty In humor, full-howfng
in broad current OF life and
events.
Price. $I.2O
Main door. Tenth Ut.
Evening star., 1911-06-05

Women's and Misses
Lingerie Dresses.
S9.75. Values up to $3.50.
One-piece Lingerie Dresses of all-over
embroidery, and plain white batiste en-
broidered in colors.
S14.75. Values up to $3.50.
One-piece Lingerie Dresses, of mar
quisette, batiste, all-over embroidery, trim
med with cluny lace, and hand embroidery
in white and colors.
S18.75. Values up to $500.
One-piece Lingerie Dresses, of mar
quisette, nets and voiles, combined with
bapds of cluny lace, baby Irish laces and
exclusive patterns in fine embroidery.
S24.75. Values up to $4,000.
One-piece Lingerie Dresses, of voiles,
nets, marquisettes and plain white en-
broidered crepe; exquisite models of exclu-
siveness and elegance.
Linen Dresses.
Specially priced at S6.75.
Linen Dresses, in natural, light blue,
white, gray lavender and cadet, trimmed
with soutache braid and embroidery; Dutch
neck style
Third door. G st.
Evening star., 1911-06-05
Linen Dresses.
Specially priced at S6.z5.
S25.OO. Values up to S42.5O.
MOURNING MILLINERY.

express styles in mourning materials that will
take and duness and mpart the dgnl
W. elegance essential the OF rehned taste IS
possibly less triumph OF the Partisan miiner than to
produce the eayy exchanging whms and
tastes Of Dame Fashion.
Our have realized this fully and this group OF
Mourning Millinery Interpretation of all the smart
and distinctive
Evening star., 1911-06-05
The Fashionable Footwear
Purnnps of Suede and Velvet.

desiring Footwear OF the hgnest character and
call to our extensive line OF Suede and
" Velvet Pumps and Suede Oxfods The rich beauty this
footwear cannot be eouaed by other and harmonizes
with any costume.
Fashionable stylish materials whose popularity for foot
degree essened iact we might say they arc
steadily growing in favor and thy are ouI't INTO
beauty rehnemene workmanship IS OF the highest
grade. ys
$500 the pair.
1nrr
Evening star., 1911-06-05

Entered as secondclass mail matter at the post
ONCE at Washington. d. C.
Evening star., 1911-06-05

PAYABLE In advance-by mail. postage prepaid
Daily. Sunday included. month. 60 cents.
Daily. Sunday excepted month. 40 cents.
Saturday Star, 81 year. Sunday Star. ". 40 year