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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04
Independence Day.

II there is any lack of real patriotism
In the present form OF celebrating indie
pendence day II Is because the day lost
Its significance before the mode Of OBJ
serving II was changed. 1t is true that
formerly there was a semblance Of en-
thusiasm in the manner in which the
people seized upon the license granted
b. custom to explode gunpowder. But
the explosion Of hrecrackers and the
tifing Of cannon and the consumption of
various forms of pyrotechnics never
stood for the real Independence day idea.
n was a perversion from which the coun-
try il now happily escaping through a
series of municipal awakenings.
Washington's immunity from death and
disa element during the past few years II
consequence of the adoption OF safe
and sane" celebration processes has not
iessened the real reverence felt by the
average citizen for the Declaration Of In
dependence. or the institutions OF liberty
that have developed since 1t was signed.
The United States would be in a bad
human life to keep its patriotism alive.
The Fourth of July should remain a
vital factor in the national life of the
ship. Is should suggest the duty which
every one owes to the state OF which he
10 a member. 1t Is not a mere holiday.
D day OF recreation and pleasure, but
IN anniversary Of an event which Is
recognised throughout the world as Of
the utmost importance in the cause OF
human liberty. The date Is not passed
without it's appreciation by the peoples
Of all lands as marking a crucial point
In the history of civilization. Indeed.
many who are not Americans understand
liz actual significance better than some
Who are now bewailing the denial of the
Eunpowder privilege TO the younger gen
eraton as an unpatriotic act Of Official
tyranny.
There should be no regret for the form
Of celebration now come to be known
ss the "old-fashioned Fourth" In the
course Of the three years Of Washington
emancipation from the July barbarism not
0 life has been lost here from fireworks
Of any description, while the number OF
burnings and accidents Of all kinds has
been reduced 20 a negligible point. Thou
sands Of dollars worth of property have
been saved. The city has been given
Q degree of comfort that IL never knew
before. The day has been commemorated
appropriately with public exercises. with
music. with athletic sports and with fire
works. The people have been entertained
without danger discomfort. II this
sort OF celebration. once more in progress
today. does not satisfy the citizens de-
sire for an adequate marking of tho oc-
easion there is an abundant opportunity
Tor ingenuity and enterprise to suggest
ways and means for future Fourths.
Meanwhile everybody should be grateful
for the fact that this form OF celebration
has taken no lives and means that indie
pendence day Is still remembered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04
Mr.. Cummins and Reciprocity.

As Governor OF Iowa Mr.. Cummins ad-
vocated reciprocity with Canada. AS SEN
ator from Iowa be opposes reciprocity
Twitted with the change. he replies that
the times have changed. They have. The
times are always changing. But what is
the change that makes reciprocity unde-
sirable now. when only six years ago
Mr.. Cummins thought IL desirable?
The tariff has brought confusion TO
many orators. Mr.. Cummins Is not alone
in his embarrassment. Men have said
one thing on the stump only to go back
on IL when ~ legislators they were called
upon TO deal with the subject.
In this way our tariff difficulties have
been increased materially. When seek
ing once. or trying to hold on 10 ONCE
when secured. politicians treat the tariff
In superlatives.z IL they favor low duties
they 20 all lengths In deuunciation OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04
Celebration.

Now the pin wheel and the rocket
Have no place in Willie's pocket
And We contemplate without q trace of
fear
The great day of celebration
Which produced a CONSERVATION
That was shared by every parent once
a year
He goes with us where we're seeking
Wisdom from the great men speaking
And we feel a sense of gratitude SO
deep;
For no more he keeps us waking
With his burns and with his aching;
Like his father, little Willie goes to
sleep
No more terror as he handles
Crackers. squibs and Roman candles
While our protest and advice are ali in
vain!
We can doze through an Grafton
And the good old Declaration
And be thankful that the day is safe
and sane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04
Italy's Capital.
From the New York Post

from the New YORK Post.
Extensive plans for building improve
ment and Identification in Rome are being
developed in connection with the proposed
reorganization of finances in the Italian
capital Rome has for years staggered
under the heavy debt-as money goes in
Italy-of thirty million dollars for a
community of 900 900 people. The gov
eminent has now consented to come to
the rescue of the embarrassed mu
nicipality, and bill defining the terms
of the agreement between state and mu-
nicipality Is being discussed. The govern
ment is not to interfere directly in the
management of municipal affairs and will
content itself with a partial financial
censorship. The city cedes to the state
a number of sites for public buildings,
and the government proposes to erect
at least four department buildings, a
court of accounts, an institute of artis-
tic industry, and additions to existing
museums and picture galleries. The
city. in turn, obligates itself to spend
the sum Of $25,000,00 on elementary
and secondary schools, markets and
sanitation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04
Decent Housing as a Foundation.
icago Record-Herald

From the Chicago Record Herald.
We have had occasion heretofore to
emphasize the need and value Of the
work which the Association of Com
merce has undertaken with reference
to the question Of the housing of the
poorer elements of the population-the
unskilled workmen. the new arrivals,
the employees Of the lowest industries.
1t is with much qualification that we
note substantial progress in this djrec-
ton. A report on actual housing con-
ditions. which are shocking and alarm
ing, has just been submitted to the as
ISOLATION. and a campaign of education
and construction has been decided on.
Experts from other cities will be con-
suited, model tenements will be erect
ed existing ordinances as to santa
ton and health will be better en-
forced. and additional legislation will
be sought to prevent overcrowding Of
lots, houses and flats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04
Today's Celebration.

The high note Of militant patriotism
which characterized the earlier celebra-
ton Of the Fourth Of July down to the
time Of the civil war has entirely dis
appeared, We are still patriotic. but in
a much lower key and with q less mar
tial strain. The memory of the long
struggle for independence with its hard
ships. privations and sufferings, fingered
long and by frequent recital was kept
alive in succeeding generations. The
fierce resentment kindled by that strife
was slow in abattng. 1t was repeated
and renewed by the war OF 1912 and by
frequent Misunderstanding and menaces
OF war between this country and Great
Britain after that time. This has all
passed away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04
Japan's Burdens.
From the Boston Herald.

Americans who hold Japan in fear are
alternately threatening us with a war
like invasion of Japanese soldiers and
guns and a trade invasion of Japanese
goods, and the two sets of alarmists seem
to think one about as terrible as the
other. Luckily. II seems improbable in
the nature of things that we shall have
both. The two are. as 1t were. mutually
exclusive. Japan's military expenses are
growing at a tremendous rate. and every
extra million that she puts into arma-
ments makes her less threatening as a
commercial rival. The vast drain of mill
tary expenditure upon her people and her
capital must tend to cripple her indus
trial efficiency The cost of living is thus
increased. and with increased cost Of liv-
ing must come rise In the wages Of
labor. for the army is constantly taking
toll of the most effective and energetic
youth, who would otherwise be engaged
in gainful occupations and productive in
dustry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04

utilized for transportation IL hardly to
be doubted. In the face Of the re-
markable developments of the past
three or four years It 10 folly to Quss-
ton the possibilities OF human flight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04

Mothers

The bearing Of children is frequently
followed by poor health for the mother.
This supreme crisis of life, finding her
physical system unprepared for the de-
mands of nature, leaves her with weak
ened resistive powers and sometimes
chronic ailments This can be avoided
if Mothers Friend is used before the
coming of baby, and the healthy woman
can remain healthy mother. It is
the only remedy that perfectly and
thoroughly prepares the system for
healthy motherhood, and brings
about a natural and easy consum-
nation of the term. Women who use
Mothers Friend are always saved much
suffering when the little one arrives. and
recover more quickly, and with no III ef.
fects or chronic troubles. Every ex-
pectant mother should safeguard her
health by using Mothers Friend tbr.
preparing her physical condition for IN.
s ssoa. q rA; @' %ssi- MOTHERS
at s''f drug rs 10. ,,o ,s's FRHEND
Write for free book for expectant
mothers.
BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO.
Atlanta. Ga.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04

OIn srdsr to avoid delays on account Of
osfsunai atsenee. letters to The STAR should
ct b addressed to any individual connected
vfth the once but simply to THE STAR. OF to
tie Editorial or Business Department. according
b tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Not Neat Looking.

Have you done any surf bathing"
asked the citizen who was standing on the
shore watching the sardine boxes and the
orange peels roll in.
No. replied the native, I'VE haven I
done any. But we must admit the surf
evidently needs it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04
Democrats on Guard!
the Boston Globe.

With a surplus of $1,000, 900 in the
United States Treasury at the end of the
fiscal year. compared with a surplus of
$4,000 at the end of the fiscal year IN 1870
the only financial danger Is that the poll
tieians will embark US In some new ex-
travagance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04

| Theater managers say that American
plays are coming into demand in Lon
| don. Possibly enough stage artists will
70 over to compensate for the threatened
| exodus Of American social celebrities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04

You say that man kept the accounts
Of his big business In his head?"
Yes
"Yet he seems forgetful"
Sometimes. When he goes on the wit
ness stand he loses his head
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04
In the Shade.

The Third Degree is doubtless bad,
But as our summer woes we nurse,
We must admit in accents sad,
The 93d degree is worse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04

California has again attained the frame
OF mind that accepts an occasional mild
earthquake as a matter OF course
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04

j. P. Morgan is q great art collector
with particular admiration for the en-
cravings issued by the United States bu-
reau Of engraving and printing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04

Occasionally q philanthropic donation is
made to appear like an effort to persuade
influential institutions to figure as stock
holders in a monopoly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04

1t Is suspected that now and then
Raisuli has funeral for himself. which
he watches with great interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04

If Castro were to get into Venezuela
he would probably be almost as lonely
as Jack johnson was at the coronation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04

Alaska hopes that arrangements will
be made to prevent any popular suspicion
that II has been boarding its coal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04

The man who hopes for settled cool
weather In July and August Is doomed to
Annual disappointment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04

The Lorimer case has displayed enough
energy to entitle it TO q short summer
vacation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04

The Declaration Of Independence was
one Of those documents that managed to
get through in spite OF efforts to amend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04
Classy Wagons.

-Young's Delivery Wagons are Thoroughly wall
built and they are very attractive In design
Priced low.
I. e. Young, s s:,r,sss .s, p e; ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04

The native Moroccan is drifting to a
position of political influence somewhat
less than that OF the native Korean.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04

Canada contemplates the situation with
the sense of security that the possession
Of q fine, large woodpile usually invites.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04

A number Of libel suits show greater
vigor in the prospectus than in the div
idend
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04
An Inducement to Try.

Did you say the fishing around here
was interesting?"
Yep" replied Farmer Corntossel. The
Teller that catches one fish breaks the
record"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04
Origin of q Custom.

MY ancestry includes signer Of the
Declaration Of Independence said the
superior youth.
That is interesting replied Miss Cay
enne. Il suppose he did not realize that
he was establishing a family custom of
seeing his name mentioned among those
present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04

Gstseed - seeond-elsss mail matter at the post
once az Washington. d. G.
The Washington times., 1911-10-17
MiddieS Dedicate
New Playing Field

ANNAPOLIS. Md. Oct 1.-THE first
practice on the new field at the Naval
Academy yesterday afternoon attracted
large audience which, however, was
lost In the fine new stand which seats
at least 5000 persons. A temporary
stand on the northeast side of the field
will be reserved entirely for Princeton
men, a large crowd OF whom always
attend when the Tigers play at An
napolis. The new stand offers vastly
superior accommodations to anything
which has ever been at the Naval Acad-
emy previously.
Ensign Howard, the head coach, is not
at all pleased at the change from Wor-
den Field, at the other end of the
Academy, as he objects to- <he hardness
OF the new ground. and fears that some
OF his men will be battered up The
field Is on made ground and in rolling
1t to get the Jumps out II has been
made rather hard. However, II Is not
nearly so hard as a great many college
football fields throughout the East.
The practice yesterday was short, as
an infantry drill lasted almost to dark
Captain Dalton and the tackles Brown
and Davis did not get into the practice
at all, as they are nursing bad legs, but
1t Is hoped to have them in perfect
shape for the Princeton game. While
Head Coach Howard says that nc
special preparation will be made for
Princeton. every effort will be made "a
have the team in perfect physical con.
dition,
The Washington times., 1911-10-17
CENTRAL HIGHS
FOOTBALL CHANCES
GREATLY IMPAIRED
Disability of Hamilton and
Reuter- Interferes With
Hopes of the Rooters.

Central High Schools football pros
poets are today threatened by the dis
ability of George Hamilton and Fritz
Reuter-. Neither Captain Hamilton or
Reuter- has reported for practice this
week, and It Is uncertain whether either
will be able to play in the opening
game, next Friday.
Hamilton's ailment is said to be trfv-
ial, but Fritz Reuter- is suffering much
pain from an injury received to his hip
in the scrimmage with Maryland Agri-
cultural College, last Saturday.
Although the high school champion
ship has been conceded by nearly every
one to the eleven. Of the Central High
Echcol, Coach Thomas continues to put
lis huslsies through the most strenuous
practice each afternoon on the lot at
North Capitol and M streets. Central
has two good-sized football squads this
year. and no pains are\ being spared to
develop tfn best team possible.
The o street school Will play its first
game OF the high school series with
Western High. and Coach Thomas Is
particularly desirous OF bAving tho first
victory go to the Blue-And White con-
/ testants. Although there il no COM
parison between the weights Of the
teams, there is bare possibility that
the light. speedy players OF Western
| will gain lots Of ground by end runs.
Hamilton IL being depended uron to
| hold down the center position on the
o street eleven. but Thomas has been
instructing Stokes. Centrars fuIlback,
in that position with an idea of
having an able substitute in case
Of an injury to Hamilton. Stokes
has shown good form at counter during
his tryouts, and can we'll be put in tho
front ranks in case OF the disability Of
Hamilton. ...,
Sci oenfeld is dev veloping great speed
In the backfeld, and undoubtedly will
be sent In the game at that position.
For a youngster. Schoenfeid Is putting
up the best game Of any player on \
high school eleven. Having never
played football before the present sea-
son. the speedy Quarterback has been
| a great surprise tc his coach and team
| mates.
Van Dyne has his drop kick down to
perfection, and has no trouble in plnc-
ing the ball for forty-five yards with
regularity.
The Washington times., 1911-10-17
Princeton Ends Fail
To Satisfy Coaches

PRINCETON. N. j., Oct. 17.-Al Of
the Princeton regulars, with the excep-
ton OF Dewitt, took part in light
scrimmage here yesterday afternoon.
The practice was given over to the de-
velopment of the varsity along de-
fensive lines. Head Coach Roper has
expressed himself as being dissatisfied
with the work of the ends, and 1t is
thought that the varsity was put on
the defensive mainly for the purpose
of giving the coaches a chance to try
out several men for this position. The
scrubs were given the ball in midfield,
and instructed to push 1t over the
varsity's goal line. No account of
downs was taken, and the oval was re-
turned to the scrubs whenever they
lost 1t on fumbles. They tried little
open football. resorting almost entirely
to straight plunging. but twenty min
utes elapsed before they were able to
push the ball over for a touchdown.
AS result OF Roper's campaign for
better ends. "Goldie" Wight was rele-
gated to the scrubs and his position on
the varsity given to Pete Vaughn, who
reported for the first time on Friday.
Sam White was at the extreme position
on the left side Of the line, but he was
not up to his usual form. He showed
clearly the results Of the ten-day lay
off necessitated by a bad knee
The Washington times., 1911-10-17
Yeager'R Returns to
Virginia Varsity

CHARLOTTESVILLE Va, Oct. H.
The return Of Yeager, the former
Hampden-Sydney halfback. who was
called home last week on account Of
sickness in his family, was a source of
qualification to the coaches of the Vir-
ginia football team On Lambeth Field
yesterday.
The youngster created quite furore
In Southern circles by his aggressive
work last year and 1t is not at all inn
probable that he will be given a chance
to show his ability In the backfeld
against the st. Johns next Saturday.
Yeager weighs in the neighborhood Of
l65 pounds and Is fast and hard
tackler. Last year he was the most
consistent ground-gainer for Hampden-
Sydney, the team that held Virginia to
twenty-three points in the opening
game Of the season here. .- .
In the absence of Coach Yancey, who
was forced to leave town temporarily,
Coach Warren OF Randolph Macon.
came over and assisted Speed" Elliot,
In putting his charges through a work
out. Warren, who is an old Virginia
football player. gave the university
team the advantage Of a number OF
good plays that has been successfully
resorted to by his team in it's early
season games.
Rain Is falling in torrents here to-
day and the field Is very soggy, but this
will in no way interfere with the work
OF the team. The varsity will line up
against the scrubs for a half hour OF
scrimmage. The scrubs will be given
possession of the ball the greater part
OF the time and have been instructed
to use the forward pass as often as
chance to learn how to cope with this
play.
The Washington times., 1911-10-17
Navy Coaches Will
Help Teach St. Johns
BY Goldberg

ANNAPOLIS. Nd. Oct. list Johns
College. Of this city. which for years
has been noted for its fast and clever
though light elevens. will plsv its next
four games with strong elevens of the
vicinity Of Washington and in Virginia.
On next SATURDAY. The collegians will
encounter the Univei sity Of Virginia at
Charlottesville. and on October % they
will meet GEORGETOWN at Washington.
The result Of these gcmes shculd afford
an excellent chance of comparing the
aspirants for the Southern champion
shiI.
ST. Johns plays Maryland Agricultural
College ut College Park on November 4.
and a week later meets Gallaudet in
Annapolis. Head Coach Howard Of the
Naval Academy. VINO formerly PLAYED
on st. John's. and ether academy
coaches have volunteered TO give st.
Johns a helping hand OH two after
nouns of the week.
The Washington times., 1911-10-17
Elrod Inspects Track
At Upper Marlboro

UPPER MARLBORO. Md. Oct. 10
Arthur N. Elrod. manager Of the races
which are to be held at the track of the
Southern Maryland Fair Association,
here. November / to November 10, was
hete yesterday inspecting the track and
the new grandstand now in process of
erection. He was accompanied by J. w.
Rice, of Washington. and other New
York and Washington turfmen.
Elrod said: II am much pleased and
gratified at the progress made on the
new grandstand. and at the outlook for
our coming meet The track itself is
in prime condition. and the oarns are
ly look for large crowds this year from
Washington and Baltimore, and shall
have increased facilities for handling
them. The first carload OF horses will
arrive and be stabbed here next week."
The Washington times., 1911-10-17
Penn Crews ManV.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Oct. 1.-THE
number Of candidates for the crew at
gradually swelled until a new record
has been established. One hundred and
thirty-nire men have now signed up
and eight. ten and sometimes eleven
crews have been put through daily
practice on the Schuylkill. Five Of these
are freshmen boats. two are Dental. on /,
Architectural. and thu ee from the three
upper classes Of the College depart
plp
The Washington times., 1911-10-17
Lehigh Scrub Fast,

SOUTH BETHLEHEM. Pa. Oct. H.
1t was quite dark last night when Le-
highs football practice was over, but
the work done by the men was far from
satisfactory. Even though Kennedy
scored twice in the regular scrimmage
for the varsity. when the ball was given
the scrub on the 20-yard line to test the
varsity's defense, 1t crumbled badly.
Wagner and Van Mort scoring three
times for the scrubs. Considerable time
was spent in planning plays calculated
to break up Ursinus' tactics, and also
perfection in their own plays to be
used against the Collegeville lads.
The Washington times., 1911-10-17
QuakerS Work Long.

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. T.-Pennsyl-
vania's football SQUAD experienced its
hardest drill Of the season yesterday on
Franklin Field. From the time they -e-
ported at 1920 until darkness closed the
scene every man was kept busy with
hard grueling work. The situation de-
mands this consistent. hard grinding Of
every man on the squad to meet the
strength of Brown. State and the In
dams in the mex. three games.