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Paying for the Meters.

According TO the official reports each
water meter Installed in the District of
Columbia costs for empac ,uent Sla"I
on the average, of which sum s. is spent
for the meter. $3.50 for the material and
Ss1 for the labor At the close Of the
fiscal year 1910 there were 63,4T2 water
services of which 15.9+o were metered.
leaving remaining To be rnetered at that
time 1852 services. Ignoring the In
creased numbers of the intervening time,
the metering of these premises which
were al the end of 1910 unmetered would
cost, at the established rate, N16, ia.
II all the services are brought under
an additional tax to effect the extension
of the meter system. putting the burden
upon those who do not now use half the
water they pay for as well as those who
pay for all they consume. it would be
possible to raise a sufficient amount in
one year to extend the meter system by
adding an average OF Sil.2S to every wa
ter bill rendered III the District without
dependence upon tile normal surplus of
tire water department. Or by adding
SOFA to each water bill II will be pos
Sibie 10 extend the system in two years:
All addition of $;.T6 would raise enough
money To finish the work in three years
$50 additional would complete the job
III four years. while $50 would finance
tie operation in i've years. The average
water bill now rendered by the District
IS SI.!b-l9lo figures. On the one-year
Hasis of meter extension this average bill
would be sl924, on two-year basis
Ei3.6U. on a three-year basis S1I72, on
Il fouT-year basis $1u.Is and on a five
gear basis sf02i.
These figures are worthy of study, in
aSmuCh the proposed increase i'll the
water rate is not intended. according TO
tie Commissioners explanation, for any
other purpose than TO finance the meter
ing OF the entire District and thereby re-
duce the consumption that addi-
tional conduit Will not be necessary for
a long time 10 come. 1t is fair pre-
sumption that. the metering work once
finished, the public will expect a reduc-
lion of the rates to d figure proportion
ate with the actual cost of operation. 1t
is also to be assumed that the Commits
sionerS would want TO push the metering
work rapidly as possible. A five-year
period would hardly be too long for this
enterprise. This would mean the add
ton of about - per cent to the present
rate of the average water consumer if
all are mulcted alike in paying for the
metering extension. those who are now
oveTcharged as we'll as those who pay
for the exact amount OF water they use.
If the suggested plan of leaving the pres
ent rate of the small consumer at the
same figure and reducing the quantity
Of water he is supposed to use-thereby
making him pay in effect a larger rate
per gallon for his possible consumption
the additional tax upon those who do
pay il will be far more than IS per cent.
unless much longer period than five
Years is contemplated as the time TO be
taken 10 put the entire service on a
measured basis. Why would it not be
Just as well 10 go on using the surplus
funds of the water department for this
.urpose instead of adding 10 an already
buricnsome water rate?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
How Cities Are Advertised.
From the Baltimore Sun.

From the Baltimore Sun.
Detroit and Cleveland are advertised
by their automobiles in every magazine
weekly and newspaper, and the machines
carry their names into every town.
Breakfast foods and sanatorums have
made Battle Creek. Mich. known over a
continent. Shoes advertise Boston and
st. Louis, the latter also receiving wide
publicity through its hardware. EIgin
and Waltham are known for their
watches. Furniture carries the name of
Grand Rapids into every home, Steel
products and pickles speak for Pitts
burgh. Insurance suggests Hartford and
Jersey. Talking machines talk for Cam
den A hundred mail order houses and
manufacturers advertise Chicago and
New York. Baltimore is advertised by
its clothing, canned goods. oysters cot
ton duck paints and oils, shoes, bells and
straw hats, as we'll by the steamships
and docks built at Sparrows Point. But
II needs more made In Baltimore ad-
vertising How often do you see the
announcement of Baltimore manu-
facturer in the Baltimore newspapers
which go out by the hundred thousand?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
The JOYOUS Future.

Be calm, though the summer stays near
And the straw hats reluctant to fee
Though the climate refuses to cheer us
With the pleasures that autumn should
Look ahead with a patient persistence
At the change that must soon be your
Somewhere in the beautiful distance
There's a snow shovel waiting for, you.
Be calm, as the lawn mowers rattle
Sounds high while YOU push it along
Don't rail at the prophets who prattle
OF hot waves so stealthy and strong
The north wind will storm at the case
ment
And you'll start the old struggle anew,
AS the smoke filters up from the base
ment-
There's furnace bill waiting for you
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08

GUS attentions of their fellow countrymen.
These people are here. if not by our in
vitation at least by our permission and
they must be protected and regulated
and. IL in violation of the law. punished.
We cannot say that 1t is family quarrel
II is none of our business that thus far
the victims Of the black hand enterprise
have been mainly Italians. That is
limitation that may soon pass. At any
time the black handlers may turn their
attention to others than their own people.
although at present they confine them to
the Italians because of the influence their
threats exert upon a people who realize
the determined nature of the Sicilian and
Neapoltan criminal.
The capture of supposed chief of the
black handlers the other day in New
York with a bomb in his possession shows
what can he done if the police will be on
the job vigilantiy and oourageously.
This man was probably on his way to
demonstrate on the premises of somebody
marked for blackmail. or to pass the
bomb over to an accompltce. In every
case whore the police have been notified
by those who have received black hand
letters they might we'll afford to watch
the promises closely. not in uniform. hut
in plain clothes. and arrest every sus-
picious- looling person who approaches.
OF course. a large part of the trouble in
this matter arises from the fact THAT not
all those who receive black hand letters
take them 10 the police. and the first that
is known of the matter is through the eX-
plosion of a bomb. But II the police
were more active and more successful in
rounding up these criminals who surely
cannot be wholly unknown to them. they
would find the Italian residents of the
city much more willing to cooperate and
drawer III bringing their troubles to at
ROY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
Martin and Swanson.

Senators Martin and Swanson We're
handsomely Endorsed yesterday. and prop
erIy so Why should the Virginia democ-
racy have turned them down? AS sena-
tors they were standing upon straight
party records As men they We're en-
loving the respect of their associates at
home and abroad. Each was in the prime
of his powers They were thus thrice
armed. and so made a show of their OPP
ponents
Mr. Martin is completing his third term
running in the Senate. and is his partys
leader there His rise has not been rapid,
but steady. He lacks bounce-a quality
Of value in potics-but possesses shrewd-
ness. industry and perseverance. He
stays. and keeps his eye steadily on the
gun.
He has measured himself against three
strong men. First. Fitzhugh Lee-an idol
of the old soldiers of the state. Second,
GOV Montague-a captivating stump ora
tor Third. Representative Jones-an ex-
perenced politician, familiar with all the
twists and turns of the game. 1t is no
mean accomplishment for a man to take
three such scalps and show them at his
belt.
Mr. Swanson's senatorial service has
been brief But as member of the
House for some years and Governor of
Virginia for one term he was favorably
known when introduced to the Senate
He is well equipped for public business
a good lawyer. good speaker a good
mixer.
The fight against these men was per-
sonal. Their constituents We're asked to
believe that they were unworthy of their
places. Mr.. Martin was characterized as
railroad lobbyist. and Mr.. Swanson
criticised for specializing in stocks while
a member of the House. The language
used was far too strong. and probably
Injured to the benefit of the accused. An
overdrawn Indictment often fails because
of its extravaganza. Evidently the demo
Gratis of Virginia were in no mood for
perfervid assaults upon two officials in
whom they had repeatedly expressed high
confidence.
Again We have evidence of how the
game of politics is played. Mr. Glass
who opposed Mr. Swanson, declares that
ne had no hope of winning. He entered
the contest TO register a protest against
what he regarded is machine politics and
influences. He is looking to the future to
vndicate his candidacy The seed he has
just sown will fructify later
And yet only Yesterday morning Mr.
Glass campaign manager predicted a ma
jority for him of 1900. Did they I'M
derstand eacl. other? Or did Mr. Glass
dlssemble. and permit his manager to
riot in confidence which he knew had
no foundation" They may exchange winks
when they meet. Winks will be better
than signs. And what are Mr. Bryan's
feelings today? Where was there a more
intense anti Martinte than the peerless
leader?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
The Arbitration Treaties.
the Philadelphia Ledger.

Ex-President Roosevelt has re-enter-
ed the lists an opponent of the pend
ing arbitration treaties, which he con-
siders hypocritical, loosely worded and
lacking IN explicitness and straiehtfor-
wardness, The ma jority of careful read
ers of those documents have failed thus
far to find any Of these alarming defects
in them. and they will be inclined 10 at
tribute Col. Roosevelt's conclusions rather
to obiguity in his own vision. Nor will
the ex-Presidents elaborate observations
concerning righteousness and peace and
his adherence of brutality and wrong
doing carry conviction of the sincerity
of this attack upon the treaties. or con-
ceal the obvious purpose of discreditns
President Taft and his earnest advocacy
of the extension Of international arbitra-
ton. MIR. Roosevelt is exceedingly I'M
fortunate in his choice of phrases if the
latter Interpretation of his purpose does
him in Justice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
The Front-Door Guardian.

Il see you have a new footman," said
the old friend.
Yes replied Mr.. Cumrox, me was
hired in my absence. l guess he's just
the kind of man mother and the girls
want
Careful and Observing"
Il should say So When l came home
yesterday he tried to make me go around
to the rear entrance"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08

hatred for the United States. The TWO
republics must continue to keep on eooo
terms. There is no thought of or desire
for the acquisition of Mexico by the
United States The development OF bitter
animosity toward Americans south or the
border however. might easily lead 10
serious happenings calling for vigorous
and effective measures by TINS country.
1t will be altogether TO the interest OF
Mexico to treat the big brother on the
north and all his kindred with fairness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
Mexican Troubles.

Sincere friends OF Mexico cannot fail 10
DC dlSquleted by the signs of bitter narti
SdhShlp which are appearing in the coursa
OF the campaign III that country. 1t was
naturally to have been expected that in
the reaction from long repression there
would be some excitement. as parties
formed and factions deveIoped IN, tho
recent spectacles reported from the other
side OF the Rio Grande are not at all re-
assuring. First came the word that Gen
Reyes mad been mobbed in the City of
Mexico and denied a hearing at a public
meeting. Now comes the account of the
hustling in Vera Cruz of Madero. pro-
gressive candidate for the presidency, and
the kissing Of the name of his ticket
mate. AT the same time the display of a
portrait of Reyes in Puebla precipitated
riot. Besides these disturbances there
are revolutionary movements here and
there, men with arms in their hands de-
flying the established government.
If election day I'm Mexico, now only a
short time off. passes without a serious
upheaval and the weakening of the DOW
ers of the government, there will be a
good chance for the new regime to be-
come established. But no one can fore
tell what the defeated party will do in
the stress Of the disappointment following
the balloting. The Mexicans. to put the
case plainly, are today not ready 10 vote
without restrictions. They have had prac-
tically no schooling under Diaz, and they
are now like children playing with deadly
weapons. dangerous to themselves and to
others IN the neighborhood.
An ugly note appears in some of the
dispatches to the effect that the so-called
Intervention OF this country in the recent
troubles is becoming an issue, the word
American" seldom failing to evoke mani
festations of bitter feeling 1t will be
decidedly unfs;tunate if the establish
ment of genuine self-rule in Mexico brings
,AIfn il "A diStrIiSf .lf sheA motives and n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08

At 81. 5O-Girls' Percalc
Dresses. in dark blue checks and
polka dot effects; trimmed with
white and red braid; high and
low neck: 81 sleeves: full plated
skirts; fastcn in back. Sizes q
/ to ii.
At S2o05-Girls' Dresses OF
French peroa!e and Bingham. in
light and dark shades, plaids,
stripes and checks; high and low
neck; long and 81 sleeves; made
lonS-waisted effect with plated
skirts. Sizes q to II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08

At ST. .m-Girls' Perca!e
Dresses. in light and dark shades !;
dots, black and white checks,
stripes and figured effects. Made
Iong-waisted style. full plated
skirts with deep hem. Sizes s
to IA.
At S2.25-Girls' Bingham
Dresses, in plain colors, stripes
and plaids; made long-waisted eff
feet; Dutch neck; 81 sleeves !;
plated skirts with deep hem
Sizes 6 to IA.
Third floor G. st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
New Styles i'm
WOr11em'g Tailored Waists.

&7e7 have received STYLES OF the mannish shirt
NIU waists popular with young girls getting ready for
ND\1AS school college. And for with the
ored fashion has decreed waists OF the
tailored type.
Our showing pleasing and includes Linen Tailored
tucked; others the plain
plat shoulder side pocket Many strictly
with yoke back and plain sleeves finish
ed cuffs and side pocket.
wide enough permit the indulgence personal
preferment.
Prices range from S1.OO to S2.95.
Third hmrG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHuANDER JOHNSON.
Fostering Talent.

you refuse to allow your son to study
spelling and grammar said the teacher
absolutely" replied Mr.. Groucher. Il
want him to try his hand at current
literature and / don't propose to spoil
his dialect and slang.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08

DIn order 70 avoid delays account OF
personal absence. letters 10 THE STAR should
cot BE- addressed 10 any individual connected
with the Office. but simply 70 THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
tenor or pnrnnse
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
A Rate Maker.

"You say you charge extra for summer
boarders who are trying to reduce their
weight"
Yes" replied Farmer Corntossel Il
have to- They always develop the big
gest appetites.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
Climate Failed
Medicine Cured

II has been absolutely shown that rest fresh
air and good food do help many persons suffer
i'm. from tuberculosis: hut, to he really honest
it must be admitted that the disease is seldom
more than arrested" Something is
needed
Eckman's Alternative is medicine made for
the cure of tuberculosis. It has cured this dis
ease again and again. often these cures have
been effected where the surroundings were not
ideal. where intelligent care was taken of
the patient, where money was scarce good food
and good cooking unusual yet resulted.
Now, argue and urge that Eckmans Altera-
tive should be used in every case OF tuberculosis.
in addition To good nourishing food and fresh
air. which all need.
The facts-the evidence OF cures that have been
madc--are interesting reading. A remarkable
cure follows:
Weldon, Ill.
Gentlemen: Through Ecknan's Alternative l
have been saved from premature grave, and.
feeling that might benefit suffering humanity.
take pleasure in writing you brief history of
my sickness, which you are at liberty to use.
ION December H. 1904, l taken with
typhoid pneumonia My lungs became very
much affected my sputum examined and
| tuberculosis bacili were found. On February
q. 1908. advised to 20 to For, Worth
Tex. While there ahscess in my right lung
broke and discharged l grew and became
very much cmaciated My physician informed
me that l must TO Colorado AZ quickly as
possible / left Texas June and arrived in
Canon City June B. very feeble. After being
there two weeks my physician informed me that
nothing could he done. my hopeless
Three weeks later | returned home, weighing
1913 pounds. the doctor having given no as
snrancc of reaching there alive.
ION July Il. 1868. began taking Eckman' s
wonderful remedy for consumption. it having
been highly recommended. Today l weigh 15s
pounds. | am stout and WELL and can do any
kind of work about my grain elevator. l have
not ache pain in my lungs. eat well
sleep we'll and never felt better. ! would be
glad il every person afflicted with tuberculosis
took Eckman's
tSisned affidavr ''ARTHL r WEBB''
EckmaDs Alternative is effective i'm Bronchitis
Asthma, Hay Fever. Throat and Lung Troubles
and In upbuilding the system. Does not contain
poisonous opiates or habit forming drugs. For
sale by O'Donnell's Drug Stores and other lead
ing druggists Ask for booklet OF cured cases
and write TO Eckman Elaboration Philadelphia
for al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
An Artistic Void,

From the New York Evening Post.
The crowds that gather to stare at
the vacant place on the walls of the
Louvre formerly occupied by the Da
Vinci portrait are five times as great
as the crowds that came to look at the
picture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08

want to tell you of the great good
/ received from the use OF ,: ,. >.
am now seyen.y-tive years old AMI had
suffered with Eczema for forty years.
caused BY a humor in my blood. ana
could find nothing 10 care me until l
tried s. S. s. / suffered intensely with
the itching and burning: pustuies
would form from which there moved
sticLv Amid. crusts would come on the
skin and when scratched off the skin
was left as raw as a piece of beef.
suffered agony the long years | was
AFFLICTED. but when / used ). 5. ).
found perfect cure Inere mas never
heen any return of the trouble.
StocLham. Neb. C. H. EVANS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08

Every now and then something hap
lens TO convince one of the smaller re-
pGblics of tie western hemisphere that
the Monroe doctSine may he very good
hing in an emergency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
Rescued.

do any fishing this sumner
Some" replied the patiently cheerful
man
"Have any luck?'
a little. / managed to keep several
greedy monsters from swallowing my
brand-new tackle and running away with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
a @ @ DRIVES OUT
o. o. O)o BI GOD HUMORS

The intimate relation of the skin to the blood =
shown by the fact that impurities or poisonS OF any
character usually manifested in form on the
orter cutice The germs of fever in the blood VIII
cause flushing and redness OF the skn IN IKE manner
the uric acid rheumatism will cause Inflammation
while malarous poison produces saloW ana eiiaiAS
hue; and SO with other impurities. -
The skin is real barometer to the Dlood ana ule
MINED NV the effects on the outer Humors the
blood produce what term III general SKIN Diseases
These divided into several classes known d rezei
Salt Rhenm Psorasis Pimples Rashes etc, and each
indicate presence of humors or acids IN me Treua
and acids by their irritating nature cause me deeate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08

The rioting over the cost OF hNihs |"
France took place in sections Where the
residents are not in position TO be az
rectly benefited by the munl1cehce Oh
American tourists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08

The most rainhow-tinted democrat
could scarcely expect encouragement from
republican insurgents to last up to
presidential campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08

TIE Fvcnfrg Star. with the SUNDAY morning
ydtffon Is delivered nv carriers within the city
~ cents per month: daily only. % cents per
nlanth. Sunday only. 20 cents per month Orders
may he sent by mail. telephone Main 244N.
Collection is made by carrier at the end OF each
Confh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08

The United States Senate in considering
treaty powers takes as much interest in
the word '.judiciable" as the Supreme
court minority recently manifested in the
word reasonable"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
Thugs and Pugs.
. Cleveland Plain Dealer.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
New Yorks legislature has legalized
prize fighting and illegalized guns.
Rather inconsistent. but the balance of
common sense Is in favor of the legis-
lature. for pistol-toters doubtless accom-
plish more harm than 'pugs,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08

Whenever valuable work of art
mySteriouslv disappears, Europe longs
for some way of putting the American
northumberland through the third de-
gree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
Childrem'S New Fall Hats.

NI HETiER the charm these recently arrived Hats les
ii: their graceful shapes the ribbon roShud
\A\A and the soft ribbon qulings decide Ger
IS however. that the combination shape and
esisby charming and the collection
ceeiing
This opporune time the little for
excusivene OF style little folks fashions
much sought that OF the mother and early inspection cn
avoids disappointment later
The following represent OF the latest and becoming
Iof the fall styles
Childrens Felt Hats in picturesque mushroom shape
with plated ribbon and soft
each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08

Two or three dollars worth of firearms
ana ammunition equip an irresponsible
person for a crime which costs the tax
payers thousands
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08

II there are not lot of tariff experts
III congress by now, Speaker Clark can
not help wondering what the men have
been doing with their time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08

Base ball umpires who protest against
roasting from the hleachers seek to de
prive the national game of one OF its
most harmlessly picturesque features.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
Advance Showing of
Little Childrem's Fall Coats.

0m\ W things III Little Cdrcns Wear arriving daily. and
Hi \ showing 81 the New Fall Goats
U u PehensNe one afordlng selection for occasion
beautiful and exclusive garments almost unlimited
models Never before
have been able offer such display repre-
sentative OF the coming seasons fashions
We describe of the a est rivals:
Chdrens Broadcloth large sailor collar rich
y trimmed with collar and cuffs and finished
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08

The extraordinary wealth of the Nor
mon Church cannot be regarded as point
ing an instance where virtue has been
rewarded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08

The treatment received by Alfred Aus
TN does not encourage him to any efforts
TO poetical appeal to save the house of
lords.