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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17
The Trust Question.

For the moment the trust question over
shadows everything. The tariff, Cana
dian reciprocity, intervention in Mexico.
the recall in the Arizona constitution. all
WELD 10 the Supreme Courts decision in
the Standard oil case When 1t became
known late Monday afternoon that the
court was making its announcement. the
Senate chamber was all but depopulated
Senators hurried to the scene where a
matter they appraised as If the highest
Importance was in hand.
Two weeks hence this situation may be
further emphasized. The same tribunal
is expected 10 speak then as to the to
bacco case, and add to the store of m
formation Of both business men and poll
tiCians.
viii the trust question hold the ground
thus gained? Shall we see II become
leading issue. or the paramount issue, IN
next years campaign? II is stated that
the President will not send message
on the subject to Congress at this ses-
sion But will he not be Obliged TO take
ii I'D in his message to the regular SEES
sion in December? And II he does take
il NJ then, Congress will be wrestling
with il on the eve of the opening OF the
presidential contest.
The argument in favor of amending the
antitrust law is that the law is twenty
years old. and was framed for the trust
question in its infancy. A great deal OF
water has passed under the bridge since
Congress first undertook to "shackle COM
mercial cunning Trusts have multi
piled Many of their operations nave
been guided by legal talent of the hrst
order steering around the law, and en-
couraged for some years by sort OF
confession that the law really was nom
enforcible At any rate the statute re-
manned for some time dead letter.
The first check to the trusts came from
a quarter they were reported not TO
fear When Mr.. Knox was called to the
Department of Justice it was predicted
that matters would be permitted TO DRIFT
as they had been drifting But he
brought the trusts TO book. He prepared
and won the case which first showed
the country the power contained in the
neglected antitrust law. And now Mr..
Wickersham has followed suit with
second check, which shows at once the
power of the old law and the complex
character of the new conditions.
In other words, the contention in favor
of revising the antitrust law is the con-
tention that prevailed in the contest for
the revision of the Dingley tariff law
The latter measure was prepared to meet
conditions which under its operations
soon changed. new law was demanded
10 meet the new conditions.
So now as respects the trusts. They
are not the trusts of twenty years ago,
being very numerous, and having grown
in strength as we'll as in numbers pc
cause of opportunities they have i'm
proved In the light OF this action or
the Supreme Court in the Standard Oil
case. and of its expected action in the
tobacco trust case, the trust question has
undoubtedly become acute again, and
may become more absorbing issue than
il was at the time the Sherman law was
nassed or has been at any time since.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17

quaintances took his measure and de-
clared that he would do.
Since then. however. he has been losin 8
ground. For some reason the Harmon
boom Is lansuishing. Especially 10 this
true when the Wilson boom il consid-
cred. The Jerseyman is mentioned
dozen times to the Buckeyes once. 1t
was thought that In the south Gov. Har-
mons name would carry all before It.
but so far 1t has carried very little.
Gov. Wilson proved to have consider
able influence with the New Jersey legis-
lature. He defeated James Smith. jr.
for United States senator. and secured
a number of laws to which his party
stood pledged. Some OF the measures re-
ceived republican support. At the close
of the session the governors stock as
leader and executive stood high. and il
has since been climbing.
Gov. Harmon has rad harder row to
hoe. The man he favored was elected
has not shown strength with the Ohio
sion. and is now under cloud as the
result of graft charges. In way. il Is
to the governors credit that he has not
who have been working the public for
their own pockets. Still the odor OF fall
ure proceeds from Columbus. and at
taches somewhat 10 the Harmon boom.
But wait. Maybe. when footloose, as
Gov. Wilson now IS. Gov. Harmon. copy
ing Gov. Wilson's example, will make a
tour and meet the people at their homes:
address them on the leading issues of the
day. go on record a little more fully than
hitherto and. in one way another.
start something calculated 70 give the
Harmon boom a new impetus He talks
quite as we'll as Gov. Wilson. He has
seen something more of politics. II not
a brilliant campaig ner. he knows an
Ohioan just how to conduct a campaign.
and he ought to be at his best with so
great an object as the presidency in view.
The contest IS young yet. Six months
hence Gov. Harmon may have moved up,
and not at that time be "a weak fourth
anywhere. At present he IS detained at
Columbus, while Gov. Wilson is stirring
the west with considerable success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17
Passing of the Veterans.

The number OF camps of the United
Confederate Veterans as shown by the
annual report Of AdJt Gen. William z.
Mickle, is 1883. a decrease OF thirteen
since last year. Virginia lost three Of
these. her number of camps declining
from seventy in 1910 to sixty-seven in
1911. Maryland gained four and lost
one. raising her total number of camps
from nine to twelve. Texas leads in
the number OF camps. 212, a decrease
Of two since last year. and Georgia
follows with 127. a gain of one since
last year. The report does not give
the total strength Of these camps, but.
though their number Is nearly con-
slant, the membership is dwindling.
The gray line is thinning as Is the
blue line. These veterans who faced
death many times are at length being
gathered in by the grim reaper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17
The Flat Roof.

The roof Is coming into larger use. The
development of the fiat roof on puohc
and private buildings. the increasing
value of land. the congestion of popula-
ton in cities and the growing recognition
of the benefits of fresh air and sunlight
are contributing to this result. In this
country the slopng roof attained to high
favor as an architectural feature and as
a means OF shedding rain. When the fiat
roof was constructed ii was sheathed
with tin. 1t has never been considered
proper form TO trample on a tin roof and
besides IL is hot under a summer sun.
Modern architecture in America is con-
structing an increasing number Of hat
roofs with a balustrade and greater use
IL being made OF these roofs. In a num-
Der OF the big cities the roofs of school
houses are being used for open-air
classes. resting places for anemic or
otherwise weakly children, and as play
places FOR the smaller children. In Wash
ington there is at present no urgent need
for housetop play places in the schools.
because In this town there is broad
area of land available. However. the fat
housetop hassits uses and will probably
be more and more utilized.
The housetop of the home affords op-
portunity for open air retirement very
much after the fashion of an inclosed
garden, and the architectural journals
and those devoted to summer homes and
kindred subjects show an increasing num-
her Of houses with fat roofs converted
into hanging gardens and open-air re
treats. The fiat roof idea has many
things 10 commend II. The owner may
have a private garden of the same size
as the site Of his home. With balus-
trade. awnings and vines, palms and flow
ers i, may be made a beautiful open-air
loungin- place for the family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17
An Object of Envy.

don't envy no one exceptin Bill Jones
Them monarchs SO proud sittin high on
their thrones
And viewin' the world with superior ewes
Nor the men who are wealthy nor those
who are wise
Aren't settin' the pace
When I start in a-wishin'
Cause this Is the case:
Bill Jones has goe fishin'.
Near the waters SO deep an the shadows
that creep
l kin picture both him an the fish half
asleep.
There are pleasures the farest a man
ever knew
Out there where it's all like a dream
comm true.
don't askto fill.
Another's position
'Cept that of old Bill,
Who has jes gone a-fishin'.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17

pointment to the War Department sub
iected the President to some criticism on
that account Many republicans declared
that the appointment was bad politics
and unprecedented: that Mr.. Dickinson
was out Of place in q republican house
hold.
And there were many democrats VINO
criticised Mr. Dickinson for accepting the
place without a change OF heart AS ne
had not espoused republican policies. he
should not. they held have identiheo
himself with a republican administra-
ton. Had he repudiated the democracy
at the time he repudiated Mr.. Bryan
leadership. as others had done. no objec-
ton to his sitting at Mr.. Taft's cabinet
table would have been made.
But Mr.. Dickinson, largely on personal
grounds. responded to Mr.. Tafts over
lures, and, though still democrat. gave
his talents as lawyer and his capacity
as an executive toward interpreting and
executing republican policies, and con-
tinuing that party's hold on affairs He
did what he could to forward republican
national interests.
Now let us suppose Mr.. Dickinson an
aspirant for Office as early as next year
NOuiu Hc SuCCcSSIutiN meet Iile u itialSi'' -
would be certain to encounter Would ii
not be extraordinary to see a man OPP
posing the Endorsement Of an administra
ton the first half of which he had helped
To shape? In the first place. could he
secure democratic nomination under
such circumstances? And I'm the second
place could he sustain himself on the
stump as a nominee with such a record
to defend?
As Mr. Dickinson is only sixty he may
in time appear in the political arena and
make himself formidable there. He has
ability and address. and his success at the
bar has won for him much respect. But
for the present 1t seems likely that pri-
waite life will yield larger and more GER
tain rewards. and that Mr.. Dickinson will
address himself to the field where there is
most to be gained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17
The Harmon Boom.

IN canvass Of democratic newspapers
in Missouri on the presidential question
Co.. Harmon appears as "a weak fourth"
Ir. Clark leads handsomely. with Mr.
Folk second. and Gov Wilson third. And
elsewhere the Ohio man Is disappointing
nis friends and admirers
Why is this7 What has happened re-
Gently to throw into the background so
excellent a man, and one who but a few
t.onths ago seemed 10 be the most prom
iSing in the democratic bunch2
Last winter a. the Jubilee in Baltimore
Gov. Harmon and Mr.. Clark divided the
honors A large company of prominent
party men representating all sections of
the country acclaimed them as tip-top
party assets. Equally handsome. TOO.
was Gov. Harmon's reception in this
town where old acquaintances congratu-
lAted him On his prospects, and new &C
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17
ADVERTISING
Newspaper Advertising Not
Always Permanently
Effective.
IT SHOULD BE
It Would Be II All Merchants
Were Consistent.
RESULTS OF CONSISTENCY
RESULTS OF CONSISTENCY
A ForCibIe Illustration in the Pa|ais
Royals Periodical Sale Of
Brushes and Mirrors.

Barnums theory that tie peo-
pie like to be humbugged is really
a shallow sophistrv. Lincoln
knew when he said that YOU
can't fool the people all the time
Advertising need not be tame or
even lack Observation-Disclosures
Using makes sensationalism pos
sible because it reaches vast num-
bers and makes vast business pos
sible. Reckoning three readers to
each Evening Star today. news OF
the Palais Royals Brush and Mir
ror Sale will reach about 10000
people.
That the news is read by vast
numbers is evident when the rec
ords Of the Palais Royals past
sales are turned to. The fact is
historic. was verified. that 3,oII
mirrors were distributed in less
than three hours at this estab-
lishment during the May sale of
1910.
The record Of the brushes sold
in the October sale Of last year
was news item in The Star
then. referred to in the Palais
Royals advertisement Of today,
on page 4.
That advertising carries news
quickly to vast numbers and
makes possible sensational buying
and selling on the part Of the
merchant is potently illustrated
in the Palais Royals periodical
Brush and Mirror Sales.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17

UIn order TO avoid delays on account of
personal absence. letters 70 THE STAR should
not he addressed 10 any individual connected
with the ofHce but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
tenor purpose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17
Slightly Envious.

II suppose you are happy, with all the
wealth you have accumulated
There is only one man envy replied
Mr.. Chuggins.
who is that?''
The motor cycles policeman. Every once
in a while he gets chance to violate
the speed limits without being arrested"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17

With his customary alertness for pos
sibilties Of complication, Senator La Fol
lette may be expected to arise and in
ouire what sort Of restraint Of trade
the Supreme Court would consider rea-
sonable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17

Having once declared himself a humor-
fst. Mr. Rockefeller will now look the
Standard Oil decision over to ascertain
whether it offers any opportunities for
laughing in his sleeve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17

Mr. Clark is now addressed as Mr..
Speaker as a matter Of habit. But he
has not yet tablished himself on a foot
ing that causes him to be known as
Uncle Champ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17
A DISAPPOINTED Auditor.

Your wife doesn't seem to approve Of
the proceedings of Congress"
No. replied Mr.. Meekton. she re-
sents the fact that those men devote so
much time to appropriations and the
tariff, when they ought to be talking
about votes for women
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17
SHOOTING STARS.
BIT PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Frankly Stated.

II suppose you are going to make some
addresses this summer.
Yes replied the statesman. I'm go
ing to tell my constituents exactly what
they need"
And what do they need?'
Me
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17

Nebraska will naturally expect MT
Bryan to be on hand at the democratic
convention to see that something about
county option is included in the national
platform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17

II DR.. Owen had been able to conduct
his dredging operations to find Baconian
evidence in this country. he would I'M
doubtedly have expected some help from
a rivers and harbors appropriation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17

Probably Mr.. Sully would like nothing
better than to disclose something about
John Hays Hammond that would cause
Queen Mary to conclude that he Is not
proper company for coronation pur-
posea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17

One objection to the recall is strong
temptation to dispense with the ordinary
public business in order to proong po-
ltical arguments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17

Even the most determined reviser OF
the United States Constitution is COM
PEELED TO admit that there are other
topics which just now ought TO have
precedence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17

Judge Kenesaw NJ. Lands is doubtless
pleased 10 note that on some points per-
tanning TO Standard Oil the Supreme
Court OF the United States agrees with
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17
New Curtain
Nh aferia1so

\ most comprehensive line of
these dainty materials is now be-
ing shown.
Dotted and Figured Swisses,
1212c to 6oc yard.
Tamboured Muslin, zoe to soc
yard.
Imported Madras, soc to $50
yard.
Printed Scrims and Marqui-
settles. I6c to $50 yard.
Fancy Nets, 25c to $500 yard.
Sunfast Draperies (colored)
soc to ST 90 yard.
Fourth floor. G ct. ---lA.-. AiAi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17

Having made . close study Of the diff
ficulties under which Diaz labors. Ma
dero Is courageously anxious to take
them on his own shoulders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17
An Authors Confession.

Although his book had made hit
Original in thought and diction,
The man who wrote the ads for it
Composed the more ingenious fiction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17

The fact that a man has been on
friendly terms with Theodore Roosevelt
is evidently to be no bar to his political
promotion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17
Value of Quotations.

You never attempt original poetry
No replied the cautious man. IF
it should happen that your letters are
read to a jury it is better to be able to
show that you copied them from book.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17

Col. Roosevelt. it is understood, will
not undertake to address the Esklmos
in their own language.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17

It appears that Justice Harlan does
not feel disposed to bother about an
alyzing the moral intentions OF trust
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17

The farmer who knows his summer
board business does not have to worry
seriously about foreign markets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17

&C.. German man Silver Purses. $500 to $1,000
Sterling Silver Bangle PC TO S,o 90
Bracelets, each from. ....~o w
cs Sterling Silver ,zcm Long $3.50 to $4,000
Sterling Silver Pend
ant Necklaces each $3.50 to $1,000
Sterling Silver Co
logne Bottles, each CT ~ to $1,000
Sterling Silver Hat Pins, zoe to SI.25
each from. .-.......-..'.
Solid Gold Hat Pins. G, -oto CT %
each from. ~
Solid Gold Long Bar S2OO SIS.OO
Pins each from.
Gauze Fans. spangled and hand painted;
sticks Of ivory. shell Syo Ofo e. ~
and pearl; each from. J.. Pi'oo " poo.oo
Main floor, st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17
Womem's Fine Leather Handbags
Far Below Their Actual Worth.

many the Handbag this season of the wear
VA that this sale should exceedingly interesting
Nv days outing will be found convenient carry little
toilet and other needus Every desired shape style
among this collection.
The highest grade and most fashionable feathers repre-
sented-algato and plain and crushed
of them conforming exactly beautiful
orings modes.
Many these bags fitted with change purses card cases
ORR and all ndsomey leather lined
$3.50, S4OO, $3.50 and $500 each.
Eevenhs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17
Gifts i'm Jewelry
For the Girl Graduate,

n CCEPTABIE and fascinating Jewerv articles that will
1N solve problem of what give this occasion
l Exquisite design and effect most capable Of
conveying that should 90 with s,cf nres
MANY of them comparatively Inexpensive but the rich and
exclusive creations are shown in wide assortment " -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17

Ster ling Silver
Purses, each from. $1,000 to So OK
Sterling Silver Watch
Fobs, each from. -. $500 to 81 g
French Platinum Neck
faces, plaque design.
each from. .......e.' S2.5o to SS.oc
Sterling Silver Waist
Sets, each from. as. $3.50 to s. ?.
Sterling Silver and Cut Glass
Flower Vases. each. SIO(
Jeweled Hat Pins, each
from. soc to So. OK
Solid Gold Collar G,
Pins, pair from 49,. p~.Oo 10 S2O.ct
lie Satyre' Bracelets, in jade. lapis
coral and amethyst. each
from. ................... soc to S4.ot
Sandalwood Fans
In a variety OF colors,
each from. S~.Oo 10 SiO.O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17

Entered as second class mall matter at the post
ONCE at Washington. D. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17

Special i'm
Cross=stripe Curtains.
These are very effective deco
rations for both windows and
doorways; attractive asortments
Of colorings: dainty light and
cool; 3 yards long.
s1.oo and $3.50 pair.
Values up to $500.
Ruffled
Muslin Curtains.
Dotted. Striped and Figured et-
fects; neatly made and of excel
lent quality 21s and 3 yards long.
$I.oo and $I.5o pair.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-23
"kIDs" CALLED ON CARPET.
Bird Killing and Nest Robbing Gets
Woodbury. Boys in Trouble.

Eighteen boys. ranging in ages from
about to II years, who are pupils of
the Woodbury. school, were herded to-
gether from various rooms of the build
ing this morning by DR.. Rosa Liebig
a nd escorted to the office of the mayor
Because Miss Jessie Hall, principal Of
the school, and others in the east part
of the city, had complained to DR.. Lie
big that the boys We're killing birds
and robbing their nests. the boys We're
arraigned before the mayor and taught
the precepts of the sixth command
merit as it applies to song birds.
The kids. ranged around the big
table where the council meets, heard an
impressive talk on the crime of killing
song birds and robbing their. nests
which the youngsters are not likely
to forget soon. DR.. Liebig was the
chief spokesman. and promised the boys
punishment that their offense deserved
if any more complaints came TO her
of their having molested birds or their
nests. When this warning had been
given time to soak in the boys We're
told to go home, get their dinners and
return to school.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-23
To1U11 Better Without Saloons
Says Municipal Examiner Cox

Its bonds were ,,nmarketable at less
than per cent The police marched or
dragged to Jail each day a regular
quota of 'drunls' to be kept over might
and then sentenced. In most cases !
found that the penalty imposed was a
fine by Jail sentence at the clty's ex-
pense. The city's books We're all
muddled up and the mayor refused to
sign the record of the council pro-
ceedings when asked him to do So
"On the other hand my very next
examination was in a city of about
equal size and surroundings, but with
out saloons. There had been no sa-
looms here for years. What did l find?
l will tell you. Better sidewalks, more
paved streets, and all Indebtedness of
about one fourth Of the saloon city of
the same size. The city also owned its
own water works plant, valued at
100000. The police force consisted Of
day and night marshal, and there
was one arrest in the town during the
two weeks l was there.
similar figures on other compar1
sons OF Iowa cities could be made, and
the showing would he the case. The
cities with saloons are the ones that
are in deepest debt, and the cities
that are prosperous and have the most
to show for the tax levies are the ones
that are without saloons"