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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26
Necessary Army Reform.

From the New York Sun.
For many years army officers have
advocated a system Of concentration of
troops. They want to see the widely
scattered army posts discarded from our
military scheme and the army redistrib-
uted in a few large brigade or even
division centers in the neighborhood of
great cities. where there are facilities for
training and discipline on a large scale.
Army officers begin to believe that Sec
rotary Stimson has seen the light just
as Secretary Meyer has seen it in respect
of navy yards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26
Entered as second-ciass mail matter at the post
ONCE at Washington. d. O.

OIn order to avoid delays on account OF
eerronai absence letters to THE STAR should
cot be addressed to any Individual connected
wfth the ONCE but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26
BasketWare for AN Purposes.

We maintain one of the most complete and
extensive Basketware Departments in the coun-
try, showing the best products OF foreign and
domestic manufacturers, in large assortment:
Importing direct, in large way, we are placed
in position to offer Basketware of superior
quality at uniformly moderate prices.
Infants Rassnets or Sleeping Baskets, each
from Observation-Disclosures. $Ioo
Stands for Infants Baskets, each. ....... $500
Infants Toilet Baskets, each from. ....... 75c
Clothes Hampers, each from. ............ $I.75
Clothes Baskets. each from ....... 85c
Scrap Baskets, each from 25c
Palm Silver Baskets, each from. ........ soc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26
Franco-German Diplomacy.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
1t appears that both France and Ger
many have exhausted their supplies OF
ultimatums They will, therefore, try
verbal scolding for a while, there being
no danger that Morocco may immedf-
ately recover from the effects OF the
anesthetic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26

New York restaurant patrons are in
clined to rebel against tips TO the hat
boy, yet system which insures the re-
covery of a mans own hat and umbrella
ought to be worth something.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26
Mat Green Jardlnieres-
4 SbeclaI Value.

The designs are especially ar
tistic and varied and the assert
ment includes many shapes and
sizes in this soft, green ware that
is so universally popular because
of its harmonizing qualities and
its beauty. The value is an UNI
usually strong one.
ST .85 each. Value, $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26
Cut Glass B0zols,
Unusually LozU Priced.

= 7INJH@VVV 10 y
We offer a lot of Eight-inch
Cut Glass Fruit Bowls at a price
less than regular. Richly cut in
beautiful pin-wheel design, strict
~ perfect in all respects, they pre-
sent a most unusual value.
Special price, S2.45 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26

The visiting Masons treated Pennsyl-
vania avenue to a respendent pageant
that was entirely free from the regrets
or apprehensions that attach to an inau-
guration parade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26
The Reckless Humorist.

IT do hope" said the man who struggles
to be blithe and gay, that this fear of
the airship's being utilized by smugglers
will be realized"
What an unpatriotic wish!'
II can't help it. 1t would give me such
a chance to refer to smuggler as mis-
behayiatOr"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26
THREE VERY IMPORTANT ITEMS.
.e1v T olIef Sets.

NelU L O7Lef Sets.
We are displaying in greater
variety than at any season here
tofore New Toilet Sets that re-
fleet the highest degree of quality
in every respect. The designs are
numerous, embracing floral, CON
ventional. bordered and. in fact,
every worthy pattern. Complete
with slop jar,
S3.75 and up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26

The story that John l. Sullivan thinks
OF going into politics merely indicates
that the veteran pugflist is broke again
and is working his free ad privilege.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26

In their enthusiasm for aviation. the
French appear to have neglected i'm
portant details in the care of old-fash-
toned war craft
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26

Having gotten over the first emotional
shock of that annexation idea, Canada
may yet think seriously of the practical
advantages of the proposition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26

Mayor Gaynor's discovery of charter
without a single wrong thing in 1t. like
other notable discoveries. is accompanied
by some difficulty in the matter of proofs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON.
Working From a Model.

1T is doubtful" said the author OF en-
PERTAINING sea stories, whether a man
ought to attempt to write OF things out
side his personal observation
"But take your own case. You are writ
ing Of pirates. yet you never saw one"
mo. l never saw one. But when |
want to write good description of a
pirate l shut my eyes and think Of my
publisher
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26

Possibility of suit against steel by the
United States attorney General is as
good an excuse as any other for a bear
market manipulation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26

Considerable admiration Is due to
George Bernard Shaw for the manner In
which he has persuaded the public to at
tach Importance to his opinions of HIM
self.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26

Mexico still declines to substitute the
dangerous sport of aviation for the COM
paratively innocuous bull fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26

Mr.. Taft's frank avowal that he has no
taste or ambition for practical politics
sounds like pretty effective campaigning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26

The hunting season will again bring to
attention that mystery of the woods, the
optical illusion which causes a guide or
. felow-gunner 10 look like a deer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26

Fortunately man can be a presidential
candidate as a side issue without seriously
interfering with his official duties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26

After all, Names particular thirst
should not be a matter of thrilling con-
Germ to the public at large.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26

During the self-imposed silence of Col.
Roosevelt. Gen. Miles takes occasion to
say few significant words.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26
A Depressing Experience.

Ibid you ever long in vain for a single
pleasant word or kind look?" said the
sentimental soul.
YES" replied the practical person,
when I tried to get by a swell waiter
with a twenty-five-cent tip"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26
The Discontinue of Fellow Men.

81 don't know what to do with that boy
of mine," said the conscientious parent.
whats his distinguishing trait?"
II haven't noted any, except that he
likes to play practical jokes on people"
''Set him up in business with an auto
mobile repair shop"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26
A Bad Disposition.

The hot wave has a nature that
Compels us to complain;
It lets you shake your old straw hat
And then comes back again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26
ne Evening Star Newspaper Company.

Business Once. fith g. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York Once: Tribune Building.
Chicsgo Once; First National Bank Building.
Guropean Office: Regent St.. London. England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26
"Sterzing" Enameged Ware

Bears the same relation to Enamel Ware "a
does Sterling" to silver. Best steel blanks,
treated in aluminium solution and triple-coated
with highest quality gray enamel. Absolutely
free from acid and every poisonous substance.
All holes for hanging are equipped with brass
rims; all balls are trimmed with mahogany fin
ish wood handles; all covers recoated and fitted
with metal knobs which cannot become detached
by use. Sizes are generous and prices less than
those of similar quality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26

fhe Evening star. with the Sunday morning
edition, 10 delivered by carriers within the city
at 45 cents per month, daily only. % cents pef
month Sunday only. 20 cents per month. Orders
may be sent by m8il. or telephone Main 2440.
Collection 10 made By carrier at tie end Of eacs
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26

Payable IN advanee-by mail. postage prepaid:
DsiIy. Sunday included. one month. 60 centA
Daily Sunday excepted. one month 40 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star. T. 20 rear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-26

Coffee Pots. each. 4Oc up
Teakettles, each. .4oC up
Double Boilers. each Doc up
The Washington times., 1911-04-11
Credits Women
With Intelligence.
In the Mail Bag x

hope to obtain. At present the door
of hope Is practically closed to the
clerk when the salary of S1,S00 is
reached. This is fact often lost
sight of by those who discourse on
the soft snap" which the Government
employe has. To raise the limit to
$4,000 would unquestionably make the
civil service more attractive to. men
of ability.
8. 1t would not raise automatically
the salary of the undeserving clerk.
Inefficient employees, members of
whole families in the Government en-
ploy, and others whom 1t might be
thought inadvisable to promote could
be passed over in the process of re-
adjustment. The writer has heard the
point urged-and perhaps not with
out tustice-that there are clerks in
the Government service who are al
ready getting more than they de-
serve" but this plan does not con-
template promoting clerks of that
character.
In conclusion the writer may say in
his own behalf that under the more
popular percentage plans that have
been suggested hts increase in salary
would be greater than under the plan
here suggested. but this plan is Of
fered because 1t seems fair and
equitable and leaves the power Of
promotion where It resides at present.
CLERICIJS-
The Washington times., 1911-04-11

ers. You might be surprised to know
how many letters receive from men
throughout the country who are inter
ested in topics that concern the home
and children. Yet these letters are not
SO frequent as those that come from
women readers. 1t only proves what
argued with some OF our friends three
years ago. That is. woman has ad-
vanced just as our institutions have.
Mrs. La Toilette gives to her readers
frequent glimpses of social life in
Washington, and of the interesting
personages with whom she comes in
cor1tect here. Here. for instance is
comparison she drew on her wom-
ans page of February 4, between Miss
Taft and Mrs. Longworth as White
House debutantes:
1T Is natural every one should be
contrasting Helen Taft with Alice
Roosevelt. They certainly are differ
ent Miss Roosevelt never was a stu
dent, nor cared for school She en-
tered society with a worldly air for
one so young, but she was frank and
free. took the public into her con-
fidence, and enjoyed her reign as
Princess Alice for all there was in
II. Miss Taft lacks those qualities
that awaken curiosity and sieze the
imagination. She will not furnish
material for the newspapers every
day. but she will win the respect
and high regard of the public.
Miss Roosevelt married wealthy
Congressman. and good fellow, and
The Washington times., 1911-04-11
AN EQUITABLE PLAN
OF SALARY INCREASE
To the Editor Of THE TINES:

To the Editor Of THE TINES:
Apropos of the recent agitation for
an increase in salaries of Government
employees l should like to suggest
through your columns a plan which
seems to me practicable and worthy of
consideration along with other plans
that have been, or may be, suggested
for the relief of underpaid Government
clerks. 1t is this: Add to the several
classes of clerks already existing under
the present classification another class
TO be known as "class 81 at a salary
of $1,000, and leave to the discretion Of
the heads of departments and bureaus
the promotion of clerks of the lower
grades to the new class thus created;
Append the proviso that the total
number of clerical positions in no bu-
reau shall be increased and that the
number Of new clerkships in class
shall not exceed, say, one-sixth of the
total number Of clerks and copyists
further proviso that no outsider snail
be brought in to fill a vacancy at any
point in the line of promotion.
1t will readily be seen how such a
opening at the top so that the majority
of the clerks in the service could move
up one rung of the ladder. Eighteen
hundred-dollar clerks would generally
beCOme $1,000 clerks, $l,6O0 CLERKS WOulQ
be promoted to $500 positions, and so
on down through the scale. A number
of copyists' positions at s120 and $500
would necessarily be abolished This
number would correspond to the num-
ber of new clerkships created in class
5. In brief, the plan would provide
promotion for practically all efficient
clerks in the Government employ. This
Is said, of course, on the assumption
that the heads of departments would
give all the promotions possible under
the law, and 1t is to be supposed that
they would, for 1t has been the writer 8
observation that they have seldom
shown an indisposition to promote ef-
ficient clerks. Salary schedules or mes
sengers and others on the payrons
could be dealt with in a similsr way.
This plan has the following aoVan-
i. Except in the case Of copyists, all
promotions would be equal; every
clerk affected would get an increase
of 5000 in his salary. An increase, on
a percentage basis would raise the
salary of the $1,S00 clerk nearly twice
as much as that of the $1,000 clerk,
whereas. as a matter OF fact, 1t is the
vast army of clerks drawing from
81. 400 downward that need an in
crease most, If the humanitarian point
of view is to be given any consider
alton.
for promotion and would
make a career in Government employ
ment more desirable by raising the
limit which the average clerk may
The Washington times., 1911-04-11
TELEPHON|NG IS
CHEAPER IN SPAIN
THAN It IS HERE
Rates Reasonable Compared
to Hold-Up Prices In
This Country.

Talk Is considerably cheaper In Spain
than 1t Is In the United States. If you
use the long distance telephone. Ac-
cording to report Just received here
the long distance lines have now con-
nected Malaga with seven important
cities Of the kingdom and the intention
is to extend the service as soon as pos
sible to fifty-three cities. The rates
for conversations Of three minutes are
very reasonable II comparison is made
with the charges Of the telephone con-
Germs in this country.
For instance, 1t costs only cents to
talk over thirty miles of line, % cents
for LIS miles, 40 cents for $50 miles, and
rs cents for 500 miles. From Washing
ton to Indianapolis, which is about
700 miles, three-minute conversation
today costs $3.75 and LIS for each ad-
ditional minute. The charge for a chat
from Washington to New York, which
Is about DDS miles, will deduct Sis from
the pocketbook of the caller and a
three-mtnute Interchange of pleasantries
between a person in Washington and
another person in a little town in Mary
land, not more than fifteen or twenty
miles away, will cost 40 cents or as
much as the Spanish rate for a talk of
ESQ miles. In connection with the new
long distance telephone the company has
put into service a new system for the
word message delivered anywhere with
In the province of Malaga costs only 8
cents. and q message of equal length
to any point outside the province and
within the company's territory, Is sent
for % cents.-Indianapoli News.
The Washington times., 1911-04-11
TRANSFER QUESTION UP THIS
EVENING.

Another important public service
question is to be considered by the
Chamber of Commerce at it's April
meeting this evening. 1t is the inter
changeable transfer question. Charles
w. Darr, the director of the Chamber
who started agitation of the subject,
announces he will call up his transfer
resolution and move its adoption. That
this will provoke opposition is certain.
1t is therefore essential that every
member of the Chamber interested in
interchangeable transfers be present.
The Darr resolution provides that
the Chamber conduct an essay contest
on transfers, offering cash prizes for
the best articles in favor of legislation
requiring the street railways of the
District to transfer passengers to and
from each others lines. By this con-
test, Mr.. Darr hopes greater public
interest in the transfer question can
be aroused, and that it will find reflec-
ton in the enactment of a transfer
law.
Whether or not the Chamber decides
to hold an essay contest, it could very
properly get behind the demand for
interchangeable transfers. Washing
ton happens to have two big street
The Washington times., 1911-04-11

railway systems, but this should not
abridge the right of the individual to
ride in one general direction through
the city for one fare. Both of the
railway systems are making money
and their profits are derived from the
public. As their earnings increase from
increased business, the public is en-
titled TO improved service and reduced
charges. There is no demand at pres
ent for the latter, which Is already rea-
sonable, but there is legitimate de-
mand for the former. An Improvement
which would benefit all classes would
be the right of transfer from the lines
of one company to the lines Of the
other.
The Washington times., 1911-04-11
GRAND OLD MAN OF AGRICUL-
TURE PASSES AWAY.

Some day the hustling, hurrying:
thoughtless people of the United States
will stop in their scramble of money
getting, look back into history, and
realize that one of the most useful
citizens of the latter part of the nine.
teenth and early part of the TWEEN
tieth centuries was DR.. Seaman A.
Knapp, the grand old man" of the De-
partment of Agriculture, who has Just
been called by death. They will then,
for the first time, appreciate the value
of the service he rendered his fellow.
men, and will manifest that apprecia-
tion by the erection of memorial to
him and to his work.
DR.. Knapp was in charge of the
farmers cooperative demonstration
work of the Bureau of Plant Industry
of the Department of Agriculture. He
is the man who, for ten years, directed
the activities of the Government In
teaching the farmers of the country
how to make two blades of grass grow
where only one grew before. The
farmers knew and loved DR.. Knapp. He
told them what they wanted to know.
He was the great agricultural educator
of his day.
DR.. Knapp was seventy eight years
old when he died, but until few weeks
before his death he was as strong and
active, in body and mind, as q man of
fifty. From early manhood to old age
he devoted his energies to teaching.
He rounded out his career in the Agri-
cultural Department, where he per-
formed q valuable service and where
he pointed the way to greater service,
which he has now left to others. It is
particularly fitting that he is to be
succeeded by his son, Bradford Knapp,
who has been reared in his fathers
school, having been assistant to DR..
Knapp in the Bureau of Plant In
dustrX for several years.
The Washington times., 1911-04-11

is not so remarkable as in those king
doms where royal notice is held almost
a favor from the skies. But now and
again the smile of the mighty within
our republic is SO bestowed as to COM
mand comment. There was never
more notable case than that at the CO.
lumbia Theater last week when Presi-
dent Taft presented to the girl assisting
Magician Thurston the handkerchief
that he had Permitted them to use In
their featS Of mystery. 1t was quick
ening Inspiration that made happiness.
The Washington times., 1911-04-11
Treats Serious Subjects, IN
Guiding Politics, in an
Interesting Way. .
HAS AROUSED SISTERS
TO DO THEIR THINKING
Finds Time Also to Conduct Omen
Air School for Her Own
Children.

teresting letters that come to me from
all parts of the country. They are
written by both men and women. now
ever. for men are greatly interested
in the things that concern most deep-
ly the lives of women.
Il do not believe the interests of
men and women can ever be Identi.
cal. Certainly the intelligent man and
woman of today find common meet
ing ground. but there always will be,
naturally. a division between the in
terssts OF the two sexes"
MRS. La Toilette was a classmate of
ner husband at the University of Wis
two years after her graduation. She is
recognized as one Of the brainiest
women Of the Capital, is interested in
woman's suffrage, and in other woman's
movements. She is not fond of society
In the formal sense of the term. but her
nome on wyoming avenue Is the scene
or much delightful informal entertain-
ing; ing; ~ Is spacious house, the books
charm, and no discerninr & nee guest 1ps ceia1 cs1
I enter 1t without delighting, also, in
the perfect color harmony which Mrs.
La toilette has achieved throughout.
ings seem to melt into the sofest blues.
and reds, and browns.
A unique feature of the home of Sem
ator and Mrs. La Toilette is nothing
less than an open-air school. In big,
sunny room opening off from the draw
ing room the two younger La Toilette
children recite their lessons in what has
been converted into a great open-air
apartment II Jack Frost tries to ntp
off their noses as he passes. they put
on their top coats and continue TO
wrestle with their German and French.
But the windows stay open.
/ shouldn't wonder If they grew up
to be quite original man and woman.
For their mother is the first woman's
page editor in the United States Of
America 10 go on strike against
formulas for hair dye and beauty
recipes.