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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-06

dent Cleveland first took active steps to-
ward applying the merit system in the
appointment Of consular representatives.
Prior to that time consular positions were
regarded as a part of the spoils of po-
litical warfare, and were filled more Tor
the purpose of paying off political obiiga-
tons than with a view of securing the
highest possible type of men to fill them.
President Mckinley added strength TO
the policy begun by his predecessor, and
President Roosevelt in 1906 and 1907 ef-
fected sweeping reforms, reorganiZlng the
consular service, and providing for COM
prehensive competitive examinations. His
aim was to have merit applied both with
respect to appointment and promotion in
the service. President Taft has extended
the same system of appointment and pro-
motion to the diplomatic service, up to
the grade of ministers.
In former years it was customary for
consular representatives to charge fees
for their service. Under that system many
positions were worth a great deal to the
incumbents. The consul generalship at
London usually paid from $4,000 TO $50
900 year The Paris consulate general was
a splendid berth, and in exposition years
was worth about $10O,OO0 to the man for
tunate enough to hold it, Today all fees
are turned into the United States Treas
ury. and the consular officers are paid
specific salaries. The only exception to
this general statement is that consular
agents. who are simply men who perform
consular services in communities where
ii would not be profitable TO maintain
regular consulate, are allowed half the
fees they collect. up to the sum of $1,000.
in payment for the services they render.
The collections in consular agencies sell
dom exceed 5000 a year. The consular
agent is usually some established business
man in his community, who carries the
agency as side line The result is that
the Stars and Stripes sometimes float
over strange places 1t has not been
many years since the consular agent of
our great republic stationed in a South
American city had his office in a laun-
dry.
Although the consular service has given
a fine account of itself in the past, it has
done SO largely in spite of the indiffer-
ence of American exporters to the neces-
sity of meeting foreign conditions where
they desire to build up an export trade
The average American manufacturer
seems totally Indifferent to the packing
of goods, and result much of that
which he does export reaches its destina-
ton in a damaged condition.
TOmOrrOw-THE AMERICAN GOV
ERNMENT.
IV-The Treasury.
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The Pure
Food Store.

Should have the interest of
every housekeeper who desires
the purest and best table needs,
dispensed in a thoroughly sani-
tary manner. Our care in select
ing and our unexcelled facilities
for procuring the best the mar
kets of the world afford place be-
fore you particularly good ad-
vantages.
Colonial" Jams. packed expressly for
us, contain only pure fruit and sugar. and
are prepared after recipes that have long
been favorites.
23c glass; $500 dozen.
Colonial Coffee and Tea, the choicest
blends procurable; unexcelled in purity
and deliciousness.
Coffee, h., 38c; 3 for $I.Io.
Tea, Il h., zoe; u h., 4oc; h.,
Soc.
Colonial Olives. 1Oc to Soc bottle
Fifth floor Tenth st.
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Millineryf0r the Young Folks
The Dress and the Tailored.

~ ATURDAY being Chdrens Day invariably make spe-
VA cial preparations Millinery and tomorrow there will be
~ models and styles shown before produced
by workrooms others lately received There
dainty styles all the various shapes
and materials
Neves large shapes with ostrich
roebuds White Beaver Hats
beautiful ribbons White Felt Hats trimmed with fringe
with high conica and medium trimmed with plaid silks
yevets also coettng velou ets velvets plain
ply trimmed effects in tamo -shanter and poke effects
second Tenth
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OVERSTAYS HIS TINE.
Sailor on Shore Leave "Gets Full
and Hikes to Minnesota.

Edward Tillijohn met Policeman Hayes
at Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street
northwest last night and told him he
wanted to be sent to the United States
battleship Louisiana. He was a sailor
on the battleship, he said. and more than
a month ago was given forty-eight hours
shore leave.
II got full he explained, land went
to my home in Minnesota. Now l want
to be returned to my Ship
Tillijohn said he had worked on a rail-
road engine while making his way back
to the coast. The naval authorities will
probably return him sto the ship tomor-
row.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-06
Girl Hurt by Cyclist Improving.

Miss Eva Walters of 1916 NJ street
northwest, daughter of John Walters of
Poolesville Md. who was knocked down
yesterday morning near 7th and D streets
northwest by a bicycle ridden by an un-
identified negro. is still under treatment
at Emergency Hospital for conclusion Of
the brain. The physicians think she will
be able to leave the hospital in . few
days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-06
Washable Corduroy Coats
and Caps for Small
Children.

Fashion has decreed that this
material will be in high favor this
season, and its combination OF
beauty and sturdy utility makes
it acceptable to all mothers seek
ing stylish garments at moder-
ate price.
with large collars, others in double
breasted box style TO button down
side and have turnover collar and
cuffs. Each. SS.OO
Children's White Corduroy Caps
finished with ribbon strings Each Sl. So
Children's Hand-knit All white
Wool Mittens, made with tie strings. -o,
Third floor. st.
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AWAIT FISH STORIES.
District Building Officials Want to
Hear From DR.. G.. r. Holman.

District building officials who are devo-
tees of the rod and reel are awaiting with
no little interest the story that DR.. c. r.
Holman. chief of the inspection bureau
of the local health department, will tell
when he returns from a fishing trip at
Aqua creek.
Several weeks ago Dr. Holman and DR..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-06
Arthur 1. Murray. also OF the health de.

Arthur L. Murray. also OF the health de-
partment. visited Aqua creek and in a
little more than one days fishing landed
twenty-nine fine bass DR.. Holman went
back yesterday to see how the October
bass are biting. and does not expect to
return before tomorrow. II he returns
with encouraging reports it Is likely that
several parties of District building OFF,
Gals will visit Aqua creek this month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-06

Martin r. Brandenburg. a farmer living
near Hyattstown, Nd, is dead after an
illness of three weeks OF typhoid fever.
He was fifty-five years old. !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-06

husband. Dr. Harry Elgin Webster, who
has confessed to the murder of his third
wife, Bessie Kent Webster, became known
yesterday.
Webster said he felt as if he had signed
his own death warrant when he attached
his signature to time waivers in divorce
proceedings she contemplates bringing
in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. before the doctor
pleads, for the purpose of avoiding the
possibility of being widowed through CAPT
tai punishment In fact. Webster signed
two sets of papers. the second In the
presence Of her father, her attorney and
one of the lawyers representing the pris-
oner. after repudiating his first signature.
The second signature followed Mr.. Var
neys presentation of a brief matter-of-
fact note his daughter wrote the prisoner,
explaining that it was her wish to be
divorced. DR.. Webster wrote a ferv1d
reply Her letter to him reads:
Dear Doctor: I have sent the letter
with father for him to hand you In case
you refuse to sign those papers, thinking
that the request does not come from me.
It is my desire to get speedy divorce.
You are not and never can be anything
more to me. and I am not to you. l am.
indeed. sorry l forgive, but cannot for
Get ZOE
Seeking Traces of Wife No. 4.
One of the most peculiar documents
found among DR.. Webster's belongings
yesterday was the certificate of his mar
rage to Blanche Mae Graf. his first wife.
He had sealed the certificate, which was
dated November ., 1904, in an old medical
examination paper. On one of the many
seals he wrote:
This contract becomes valid November
g 1905
He was divorced by her two years later.
The only way the marriage could have
been invalidated between 1904 and 1905
the police say. would be the existence OF
another wife, whom Webster expected to
get rid of. The police. accordingly, are
seeking for traces of wife No. 4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-06
Special Value in
WOmen's Bath Robes

WOmen's Heavy Warm Bath Robes, in
a wide and attractive assortment of
mixed colorings and designs; made in
high neck and long sleeve style, with or
without collars and trimmed with satin
bands.
Special price, $2.75 each.
Third floor, G St g.
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MAY FIX ANOTHER CRIME
ON DR.. H. f. WEBSTER
Police Seeking Traces of Wife
No. +Second Wife
Will Get Divorce.

OREGON, ILL.,, October 6.-That Mrs.
Zoe Varney Webster intends to bring
divorce proceedings at once against her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-06

At $500 - Three quarter
Coats, in gray and navy blue, of
strong, sturdy materials for school
wear; sizes E to IA: lined through
out.
At S1O.OO-Ten distinct styles
at this popular price; gray, brown,
tan, mixtures and chinchilla with
belted back; velvet collars; Sc
verely tailored sleeves; sizes 6 to
10.
At $500 Handsome shades
in brown. tan and gray mixtures,
also chinchilla cloth in gray, re-
soda. blue and red; ten styles with
raglan or coat sleeves: belted eff
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At $1,000, $3.50, So!
Coats of finer fabrics anG
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Third floor. st.
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P. 0. INSCRIPTIONS
BY DR.. c. ". ELIOT
Former President of Harvard
University Prepares Two
for New Building.

Ex-President Charles W. Eliot of Har-
ward University has written the only in
scriptions that will go upon the new city
post Office building near the Union sta
ton. DR.. Eliot was requested to write the
inscriptions by d. H. Burnham & Co, the
Chicago architects who drew the plans
and under whose direction the building
will be constructed.
The inscriptions will be upon the east
and west pavilions of the building, both
facing Massachusetts avenue. Upon the
front of the east pavilion will be this
inscription:
Carrier Of news and knowledge.
instrument of trade and commerce.
promoter of mutual acquaintance among men
and nations,
And hence of peace and good will.
On the West Pavilion.
On the west pavilion will be this in
scription:
Carrier Of love and sympathy.
Messenger of friendship.
CONSIDER of the lonely.
Bond OF the scattered family.
Enarger of the common life.
The inscriptions have received the ap-
prevail of Secretary MacVeagh. The new
building will be let to contract October
10. Bids for the construction of the build
ing will be opened the afternoon of that
date and when the lowest bidder has
been notified that his bid has been accept
ed he will be asked to hasten the work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-06
Coats for Girls and Misses of
All Ages==DistimctiVe Styles.

INN ANY of these exclusive with usthe fabrics and
NIN\\ the styles be here only there
cV dred OF stock and number of mod
els the wide choice in selection is readily apparent.
Every feature that has been approved shown here in
materials noted for their excellence and in all shades The tend
enCy toward the handsome mixed effects grays, and
browns fully evidenced and plain coo navy blue predomi
natea coo that lend attractiveness the youthful
o
a
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Complete Lines Chill
drem's Fall Hosiery.

Especial attention is given by
us to supplying the hosiery needs
of the children, and our assort-
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dress, school and wear on all oc-
casions are complete and very di-
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and wool, in the desired shades
and textures, in plain and ribbed
effects.
Csc to $500 the pair.
Specialize dozen pairs Boys School
Hosiery, Pony brand. in fine ribbed
with fashioned feet. The popularity of
this hose and the low price make very
desirable value. Sizes 61s to II.
25c pair.
Main floor r st
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THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT.
THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE.

This is part of chapter on the Department
OF state from the book The American .iove ddn
nent, by Frederic j. Haskin, which VIII sooil
advantageous terms See notice later.l
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The Fall Showing of
Mems NeckWear

CT Il LAS before been complete and handsome
N knitted and crocheed Ties dominant notes.
jill they shown practically color
that any could possibly many of the patterns
only-cannot be had except here.
100 to $500 each.
plain colors figures fancy effects in all the
shades Particularly attractive Dresden pat
glowing colOrs.
SOC to $500 each.
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The MAN Choosing a
HAT From Us

NJOYS exceptional advantages He has
n and displayed in such that the styles easily be
~ the hats OF specializing and those of the
noted makers of America foreign coun-
Whatever whatever have
for be
be satisfied
Among highly the scratch
which devoing particular unlimited
No has produced such vogue for particular
and we'll prepared The
prominent matching the variations of
in these coors giving Endorsement of their popularity
$500 and $500 each.
English Wool Hats, $3.50 each.
English Caps-large assortment, ST. and Sa.5O each.
in darF
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Sweaters and Bath Robes.

Sweaters in all the latest weaves and
Colors. including the plain shades and
combination weaveS of pure worsted
yarns; several styles in neck closing.
Sis to $500 each.
Third floor. Tenth st.
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Boys Blanket Bath Robes. in all goot
shades of blue, red, tan and gray-nea
figured patterns; a garment whose serv
iceability is unequaled.
Sizes 4 to 10, $2.25 and $3.50.
Sizes II to Is, $2.75 and $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-06

At SS.7S-Mannish Mixtures
in a variety of gray stripes; smart
sleeves, three pockets and con-
vertible collar; lined throughout ;
sizes e to II.
At S12.75-Navy and Black
Pebble Cheviots, tan, gray and
brown mixtures and the rich chin
chilla cloth; tailored adjustable
collars or velvet collars, lined
throughout with fannels; sizes 6
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At $1,000 Tan Polo Coats,
the Fashionable Reversible Coats,
Strictly Tailored Coats, raglan
and tailored sleeves; adjustable
collars. A collection that is un-
excelled at this price.
800 and $3.50 we show
inn more elaborate styles
the best designers and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-06
By FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

Following is list of subjects in the great serial The
American Government" by Frederic Haskn, which began
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-04-12
THORP'S CLOSE CALL
FROM SERIOUS FIRE
Absence of High Wind Prevented
the Wiping Out of the Town,
1t Is Said

THORP, April 10-The absence CT
a high wind Saturday alone prevented
the total destruction of the village Of
Thorp by fire. when the home of
James Carrico was burned to the
ground.
The fire is supposed to have origin
ated in a defective flue. 1t had gain
ed great Roadway by the time it was
noticed by passersby, and the family
of j. C. Bisette. who occupy the build
ing, were forced to flee without be-
ing able to save any of their personal
effects The fire spread rapidly to the
Schwartz pool hall next door, but the
pool tables and equipment were taken
out before the building was destroyed.
The postoffice was only saved by the
unceasing efforts of bucket brigade.
which was abandoned at one time
Sparks from the burning buildings
at one time threatened the Briggs
home, but small fires on the roof were
put out by men who We're stationed
there with buckets The total loss will
probably exceed $4,000. The build
ings and contents were covered by
Insurance.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-04-12
IT'S YOUR KIDNEYS.
Don't Mistake the Cause of Your
Troubles. North Yakima Citizen
Shows How to Cure Them,

Many people never suspect their
kidneys. If suffering from a lame,
weak or aching back they think that
1t is only a muscular weakness; when
urinary trouble sets in they think It
Will soon correct itself. And so it is
W tn all the other symptoms of kid
ney disorders. That is Just where
the danger lies. You must cure these
troubles or they may lead to dia-
betes or Brights disease The best
remedy to use is Doan's Kidney Pills
1t cures all ills which are caused by
weak or diseased kidneys North
Yakima people testify to permanent
cures
DR.. II. Green, 215 No. Ninth street
North Yakima, Wash, says: az have
often prescribed Doan's Kidney Pills
during my many years of practice
and they have always given reli #
from lumbago and other symptoms
of kidney complaint. T. myself, have
also taken this rem ady and can say
that it is far superior to other kid
ney medicines"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-04-12
FAILS TO FOLLOW
UP HIS VICTORY
Mexican Commander, at Head Of
500 Federals, VIII Not Attack
Without Orders

MENICALI April 1O.-Colonel,
Mavot and approximately 600 fed
eral troops are still encamped five
miles south of here and are as in
active as if there were no rebels in
southern California. Intrenches here
there are 100 rebels, mostly Ameri-
cans, contemptuous of the prowess
of Wanted the lighting Eighth bat
talon" of the national army and
eager to try conclusions with
them. The inactivity of the Mexi-
cans is inexplicable.
Mayot, when asked why he did not
press victory after having Williams
force practically surrounded gave
the surprising information he had no
orders to attack Mexicali and would
not do so until he had instructions
Captain Price, the English-Boer war
veteran. is acting commander Of the
American Adventures and upon his
success depends the entire revolu-
tionary movement in lower Califor-
mia.
Captain Price says that If Mayot
does not attack him tomorrow he
will sally forth ana assault him.
Mayot's failure to attack Mexicali
when Williams force was fleeing has
resulted in complete recovery
from the decentralization of the gar
rison.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-04-12
AHTANUM.

The ranchers are improving the
fine weather getting in their crops,
spraying and cultivating orchards
and making garden They say there
is a prospect of abundant crops OF
all kinds.
Frank Hunt, son of Mrs. Frank
Hunt, Of Walla Walla, was visiting
his cousin. Marion Woodcock, this
week
The excavation for the basement
of the new warehouse at Ahtanum
City is completed and the cement
work will be begun at once Several
ranchers who are interested in it will
store their fall crop of apples and
potatoes in the basement.
Miss Ruth Umstead has issued in
vitations for party on Monday
evening.
The Ladies Aid met on Friday at
the home of Mrs, John Reynolds.
The Kcnsngton Club was enter
tanned by Mrs. Reed at her pretty
home on the hill on Thursday after
ternoon The program was reading
of current events by the members
and discussion of the same Dainty
refreshments were served and all
present pronounced Mrs. Reed a de-
lightful hostess.
Mrs John Williams, OF Bellaire.
Kan, visited Yrs f. B. Woodcock
last week Mr.. and Mrs. Williams
spent several years in this vicinity,
where Mrs. Williams taught school
She also taught in the Wide Hollow
and other districts. They returned
to their Kansas home 16 years ago.
but have come west again to remain.
Mrs. Williams was amazed at the
changes which have taken place, not
only in North Yakima but in the sur
rounding country.
new conner arrived at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Linsey last
week.
The new consolidated high school
will probably be located on the crest
of the hill, a half mile north of Wi
ley City, where ten acres of land will
be purchased for building and to be
used for experimental farming in the
future
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-04-12
LAWS BY
A COMMISSION
Governor Marion (. Hay De-
clares Present System of Law
Making Is Bunglesome
COMMISSION MEMBERS
TO DRAW SIS, 900 A YEAR
It Seems to Washington's Chief
Executive That Legislature
Goes at Its Work Like Lot Of
Schoolboys Playing Football

SPOKANE, Wash, April 10.-De-
claring that he considered the pres
ont system of legislation the most
bunglesome and least effective of all
departments of state government, Ma
rion f. Hay governor of the state
of Washington, in an address before
the political club of Whitman col
lege at Walla Walla, Wash, re-
Gently. stated he would favor, in
place of the legislature, a commits
sion of % men who would meet BIZ
ennially and devote their time to the
framing of laws, being paid salaries
of $500 a term and remaining in
session until the work is finished,
adding
'It takes a month for members of
with each other and most bills are
passed with little consideration. 1t
seems to me that the legislature goes
at its work like d lot of school boys
playing foot hall. For the first five
or six weeks hundreds Of bills are
brought in and as it were, piled on
the floor, and then the last week
there is a rush for the pile and each
man grabs one, seemingly intent only
on getting it through and getting his
name on it. Many important meas
ures have been lost in the scramble
of the last few days of a session and
much time wasted
Governor Hays statement is sig
nificant following the recent adop-
ton in Spokane of the charter form
of government and agitation for the
same plan in Walla Walla and North
Yakima Tacoma has been under the
commission form of government for
over n year and cattle, the metrop-
oils Of the state, recently placed its
legislative powers in the hands of
ten councilmen, chosen at large,
VIII re formerly there were two coun-
cilmen from each ward The Ia
coma and Spokane commission gov
ernments are based upon charters
which include the best features Of
the Des Moines, Galveston and other
pioneer cities in the movement. Gov
ernor Hay was formerly resident of
spokane and is an enthusiast over
the commission government plan