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Evening star., 1911-05-26

leges for women ever and anon complain
that their students cannot spell. Is 1t the
fault of the students or of the teaching
systems? Pupils used TO learn spelling In
spelling books. These books were pro-
gressive. and as the pupil advanced the
number and length of the words In
creased. There was developed pride in
ability to spell. Hence contests or spelling
bees. Nowadays the average man has
no especial spelling pride. He lays the
blame on the typewriter. alleges haste
or conceals his ignorance by illegible
writing. Writing is another subject In
which there has been decline.
1t would seem that in some modern
teaching systems children learn to read
words before they are perfect in the
alphabet and then recognize words as
words and not by the elements that make
up the words. This process may be
faster. but cannot be as thorough Per
haps the reason for 50 much poor spelling
is that not enough concentration is put
by the pupil on the characters that com
pose "a word. OF course profound argu-
menta are put forth that child shouid
learn to read before learning to spell
some educators have called II the gram
answer teacher who says: The great
problem in teaching reading to beginners
is to form an unerrng, almost automatic
connection between speech, ear language
and eye language. We recognize that we
must teach the child's mind through MS
senses by the way of his instincts. ana
that having reached his mind. We must
impress by means of drill those arbitrary
signs which represent thoughts
And do not parents express pleasure
when they find their children reading
even though they cannot spell the words
they recognize in print? Are they not
pleased at this remarkable progress? But
is it real progress? 1t is a subject TO
which pedagogues or educators have no
doubt applied considerable mental effort
but there are two facts which seem 10
be generally conceded First. that cor
rect spelling is desirable. and. second,
that there is too much incorrect spelling
among the student classes.
Evening star., 1911-05-26
School Farms.

The school garden is a fiourishing insti-
tuition In various parts of the country.
In some cities the schoo, garden Is called
school farm" even though the area OF
the farm is measured in inches instead
Of In acres. The scheme OF modern edu-
cation for developing love of nature and
implanting a sense of proprietorship and
responsibility in children Is being taken
up by the daily press as a topic for long
stories" and ample illustrations. 1t has
become a popular subject with the pub
lie.
A few days ago a thousand children
planted one thousand little school
farms to tiny crops of radishes. beets,
corn. carrots. onions and lettuce, in one
of the New York parks. All the pub
lished accounts tell of the enthusiasm
and seriousness of the children in their
farm work.
Out OF these children OF the crowded
city may come many good farmers and
even though they should never go back
to the land they Will have q fonder feel
ing and a gentler sympathy for all plant
life by reason Of having In their childhood
been school farmers.
Evening star., 1911-05-26
The Fall of Diaz.

Ex-President Diaz. What will be the
effect of that ex? How will Mexico ad-
just her affairs to It? How will the out
side world receive It? Who may say7
The situation created by the retirement
OF the strongest man Mexico has pro-
duced. and whose brain and heart have
shaped the course OF the country for
three decades. is grave in the extreme
for all In interest. Until very recent
date there had been no hint Of what
today Is an accomplished fact. Prosperity
was In evidence. Mexican credits were
high. There were murmurings against
the Diaz rule. but only such as had before
been heard. They were not above nor
NAL, SO to say. After every election
renewing the presidents commission there
had been complaint about tyranny at the
polls and all that. Those who listened
this time detected no increased volume
of protest, and the outside world was
assured by the government that no dam
ger threatened.
But the pitcher had gone to the we'll
once too often. 1t Is now q wreck. The
strong man Is down and out. His op-
ponents have triumphed over him. But
will they be able to triumph over the
difficulties this triumph imposes? Having
deposed Daz upon charges they must
not only put better man in his place.
but by means far better than those they
have quoted as the justification of their
warfare on him. Who is the man. and
how will his candidacy for the presidency
be conducted?
In considering the situation as respects
ourselves. it is safe to predict that this
cb hur ba xr,if nf
our troops from the border. Rather may
IL protract their stay. The reason for
sending them there will hold while the
danger holds, and the danger. for a time
at least, will be greater than when they
pitched camp. An order for withdrawal
could not precede a demonstration by the
new leaders in Mexico of their ability
to restore and preserve order. AS much
as We shall all wish for that, it could
not be taken for granted, or accepted
hastily. If unwelcome action is In the
end to be forced upon us. we must be
prepared for 1t.
We are fortunate I'm the man who takes
the helm temporarily. His official serv-
ice in Washington was short, but long
enough to acquaint him with the friendly
feeling of this government toward his.
and TO increase his personal good will
for us. He is not in doubt, or likely to
be while discharging his present most
difficult duties, about the true sentiment
of the American people toward Mexico
and her future. He knows that sentiment
to be cordial and neighborly. and not
associable in any way with a policy Of
aggression and landlust. America, wants
Mexico to continue to prosper under her
own flag and leadership.
This able and excellent man will not
stand for the presidency at the popular
election to be held; and maybe in the
circumstances that is best But that he
will do his best while In office provision
ally for the real good of his country his
character and performances I'm other po-
sitions give full assurance
Evening star., 1911-05-26
The Horse.

The thing they used for motive power
saw one at a show
Uncared for. pulled for many an hour
In days OF long ago.
Its carbureter was concealed.
Its radiator. too.
Where cooling drafts were ne'er cor
gealed.
Was hidden far from view.
You could not open up it's side
When anything went wrong:
No wrenches had to be applied
With muscles firm and strong.
You did not have to crank 1t when
II started on It's way.
Instead OF gasoline. the men
Would fill 1t full of hay.
A thing deserving kindly care
II was beyond a doubt
Their treatment of it did not bear
Such an opinion out.
And now. since the inventive mind
Has met its fullest test,
The poor old horse at last may find
His honest. well earned rest.
Evening star., 1911-05-26
Mr.. Hearst and Next Year.

William r. Hearst. sailing Wednesday
for Europe on a vacation, encountered
an interviewer at the dock. and was held
up with questions about next year, He
spoke well of Speaker Clark. and said
the Speakers success would make him
prominent In the presidential equation.
He had good word also for Gov Wilson
and Gov. Harmon. He was then asked II
he would run himself. and replied no.
But he added. You never can tell
This qualification was I'm order In
Mr. Hearst's case he himself has some
times been unable to tell. On one occa-
sion he left home for Europe certain that
he could not be induced 10 run for mayor.
Questioned while abroad. he adhered 10
his decision. Upon landing on his re-
turn he made the same answer to the
same question. In a weeks time ne was
in the race. and stirring New York from
0nd to end. His friends had overcome
Evening star., 1911-05-26
Spelling.

Spelling may not be a lost art but as
suredly II Is with many persons who
ought TO know better II may be argued
that spelling never was an art. but a
gift. and that In other days there was
as much bad spelling per capita or per
quill as there Is now. There is a great
deal OF evidence In old letters and In old
books to support the contention that per-
feet spelling was not a universal practice
in the good old times.
The spelling question 10 q serious one.
Authorities Of colleges for men and col
Evening star., 1911-05-26

II all the towns desirous OF sharing
with Beverly the distinction OF being the
Presidents summer home were accom-
modated. Mr.. Taft would have to spend
two-,hirds Of his time changing cars
Evening star., 1911-05-26
Clash of Authority.

Il understand that the queen will not
allow us to wear hobble skirts at the
coronation" remarked the doleful duch-
ess.
Let her beware" replied the leader of
fashion. 'If she goes too far. 1 shall is
sue a bulletin calling attention to the fact
that crowns are going out of STYLE"
Evening star., 1911-05-26

I'm order to avoid delays on account OF
..ouaI absence. letters 10 THE STAR should
!. bc addressed 10 any individual connected
ID the Office but simply 10 THE STAR. or to
Editorial or Business Department according
tcuor or purpose.
Evening star., 1911-05-26
A Reciprocity.

MY wanderings.' said the globetrotter.
have led me from the equator to the
pole"
Il suppose you have seen many curious
people?"
Yes. But the main pleasure has been
a philanthropic satisfaction in the inter
est the natives took in me as something
rare and peculiar"
Evening star., 1911-05-26
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Concerning Martyrs.

Some of the worlds greatest patriots
became martyrs" remarked the student
of history.
Yes" replied Senator Sorghum: many
martyrs were merely insurgents who fall
ed to acquire a sufficient political pull"
Evening star., 1911-05-26
We Are Learning.

From the Syracuse Post-standard.
In the Spanish war 10000 cases OF ty-
phoid among 10000 volunteers. In the
Mexican border patrol, one case OF ty-
phoid among 1900 soldiers In two
months. We're learning
Evening star., 1911-05-26
The Bureau and the Kiosk.

The weather mans report indeed
Brings cheer with its convincing powers
Since his thermometers all read
A milder temperature than ours.
Evening star., 1911-05-26
Picnic and Luncheon
Needs i'm Pure Foods.

Richardson & Robbins Potted Ham and
Tongue, can, 13c; 2 for. or................2j .2jc
Richardson & Robbins Potted Chicken
can .IUc
Richardson & Robbins Boned chicken.
can .......................... .5oc ana 0Uc
Imported Sardines, In pure olive oil.
can. .lOc TO 35c
Heinz's Pickles and Chows. bottle.
10c to 4Oc
"Nutlet." delicious peanut butter.
Jar. .1Oc, 15c and 25c
Cooked Ham, 10. .3bc
Clipped Beef, lb.........................3 .30c
Stuffed Olives. bottle. .1Oc to 35c
Queen Olives, bottle. 1Oc to 0Oc
Maraschino Cherries bottle.
25c 40c and CSC
Philadelphia and Shefford snappy
Sneese, eacn .....-........ .iVc
Pimento Cheese. jar. .15c
Royal Luncheon Cheese, jar.
Imported Swiss Cheese. lb............ .35c
Colonial Grape Juice. Bottle. &c and 4oc;
'G1s% 1uiiys 81 Apple Juice. Bottle. zoo and sos
s "colonia1 Ginger Ale and sarsapariils. Do.,
en- ciicqSot ecIs Cub Ginger Ale and saisapa.lis
% Cochrane Cantreii's imported Ginger Az.
tGinser ale bottles returnsbie for rebate Of
15c dozen.)
Roses Lime Juice. Bottle. le................. .3sc
Daie's Pineapple Juice. Bottle. .2Sc
ytfth door. Tenth ct.
Evening star., 1911-05-26

Japan expects to have . population in
1860 as large as that Of China's at pres
ent: and It's statesmanship Is not pro-
ceeding on the idea of letting posterity
look out for itself.
Evening star., 1911-05-26
More Evidence.

Here is more evidence of feminine
superiority" said Mrs. Barring Banners.
What is it?"
"A hen cackles only when she has laid
an egg and rooster crows merely to at
tract idle attention"
Evening star., 1911-05-26

Application OF the term maverick to
an outside dealer by trade organization
would indicate that the muckrakers were
not the only people who understood the
power of the epithet.
Evening star., 1911-05-26

In spite OF his suspicious Of all food,
DR.. Wiley's pictures continue to represent
him as a man apparently on good terms
with the usual three meals per day.
Evening star., 1911-05-26

The Evening Star. with the Sunday morning
ton IS delivered by carriers within the city
- cents per month: daily only. 25 cents per
nth Sunday only. 20 cents per month Orders
: he sent by mail. telephone Main 24to.
Election Is made by carrier at the end of each
nth.
Evening star., 1911-05-26

Col. Roosevelt manages to be interest
ing for other things than the fact that
he is the worlds only living ex-President
of the United States.
Evening star., 1911-05-26

The game laws look after all kinds Of
more or less useful fowl. but the birdmen
are systematically allowed to take des-
perate chances.
Evening star., 1911-05-26

The coronation cannot fail to command
the admiration of Mr.. John Hays Ham,
mond as a most discreetly effectually pro-
NOTED enterprise.
Evening star., 1911-05-26

AS public sentiment appears unanimous
ly to favor increased pay for govern
ment clerks the matter ought to be easily
arranged.
Evening star., 1911-05-26

II looks as IL Mexico might be able to
reach a settlement Of its affairs without
calling in the alenists.
Evening star., 1911-05-26

An all-summer extra session always
sounds easier in the early part OF March
than In the latter part Of May.
Evening star., 1911-05-26
Investigations!

From the Pittshurg Gazette-Times.
Every democrat in Congress considers
his duty undone unless he gets In at
least one resolution to investigate.
Evening star., 1911-05-26
Special Sale of
Childrem's Reefers and Coats.

6S\ wise mother will miss this opportunity for securing
iii u REFER for her child if she admres hggrade
Jill garments late and becoming Styles prices
- much less than usual.
Refers and Fullengh Coats of pque lnen mohair and
shepherds ads also plain dark blue trimmed with but
and some finished with belt
Just such garments will be needed days;
stay seashore mountains will find many them
Special price, $500 each. Values $500 and $6.7S.
r nj
Evening star., 1911-05-26

sayahle In advance-by mail. postage prepaid:
.,ails. Sunday included. one month. 60 cents.
,atlv. Sunday excepted. ono month. 40 cents.
stnrday star. 81 year. Sunday Star. 81. 10 year.
Evening star., 1911-05-26

cred as second-class mail matter at the post
Office at Washington. ID. @.
Evening star., 1911-05-26
Too Much Coachingf
ron Times

From the Port Huron Times.
There Is q manifest inclination in some
quarters to insist that Bryan be ordered
from the sidelineS to the bench
Evening star., 1911-05-26

ri>iness oaice. Iith St and Pennsylvania Avenue
New York Office. Tribune Building.
chicago Officc: First National Bank Building.
'lyepsan Office: Regent ST.. London. England.
Evening star., 1911-05-26

After all, 1t would be more or less mo-
notonous to have a ball club that cinched
the pennant year after year.
Evening star., 1911-05-26

Reno makes no pretension OF being a
summer resort. II Is exclusively q last
resort.
Evening star., 1911-05-26
Jockey Sandals for
Misses and Children

%n SSURE foot comfort and
lMl stylishness. They are
Glk made of White Canvas
and Patent Kidskin, with
seven straps. Decidedly different
in appearance from the Roman
Sandals, and much newer.
Those of Patent Kidskin have
dull kid tops, finished with patent
leather cuff and silk tassel; those
of White Sea Island Canvas have
smart white calfskin top and silk
tassel.
Sizes S to 8, $r.75 pair.
Sizes 8A to 1917, $2.oo pair.
Sizes II to 2. $3.50 pair.
Third door. Tenth St
Evening star., 1911-05-26
BATHING Smifs.

Made of the best materials. in
plain and combination shades.
These are warranted fast color.
and the sanitary conditions in
volved make it necessary that you
should own your bathing suit.
Sl.OO to 5000.
Evening star., 1911-05-26

The name of England's new airship Is
The Mayfy"; which seems to imply a
doubt.
Evening star., 1911-05-26
Underwear.

Every possible wanted ma
terial; balbriggans, crepe, nain-
sock, open mesh. madras. linen,
wool and silk. Cool, comfortable,
form-ftting. Athletic shirts and
short and long sleeve shirts
knee. stout and regular length
drawers.
SOC to $3.50 garment.
Union Suits, S1 to So.
Evening star., 1911-05-26

Shirts.
In great variety; every. style
and fabric has received due rec
ognition; men will realize salts
faction when choosing from our
vast assortment. Plain white,
self-fgured and striped whites,
and innumerable colored effects,
in both plain and plated styles.
S1.W to $500.
An unusually large showing of
Outing Shirts-the kinds that are
laundered without starch, and
have the French fold soft cuffs.
Mercerized cottons, Flannels and
Silk Madrases.
S1 so to $3.50.
Evening star., 1911-05-26

Smart and Comfortable Quitting Apparel
For Girls and Misses.
oR ELONGNGS for the girl junior and miss for outing and
lN vacation shown in type and
oy splendid variety Styles of distinction and charm that
will appeal alike both to mother and daughter.
Sailor Suits at $3.50.
Lightweight Gaaea Sailor Suits in onepece style; gen.
full-plaited skirt Sizes to I6
Sailor Suits at $500.
Fine Quality Lightweight Gaaea Sailor Suits open front
and laced in back navy blue collar and cuffs full plated skirt with
deep hem Sizes
MILDLY Suits at $500.
Made of fine imported with kmono sleeves and large sailor
piped with blue; full plated skirt Sizes to ID.
MILDLY Blouses at S1O0.
of MILDLY Bouses has just been received
white gaatea finished with blue collar cuffs
very exceptional value. Sizes to 49,
bingham Dresses at sos.
Striped, small checked and the beautiful large plaid effects
attractive color also of galatea in striped and dotted
designs square round necs either trimmed with embroidery
or daintily braided. Sizes to H.
Dresses from S1 so to SIPS.
Percae and Ginghams in solid coors and the linen effects
dainty checks plaids Stripes
square necks, with "a long sleeves. Sizes ID
hiri floor
Evening star., 1911-05-26
Dresses from S1.5O to SIPS.

N\ARIED and complete less degree than showing
HI all occasions the group of headdess for every outdoor
W. sport and recreation
Simple, yet individual conceptions Pan
astefuly draped with scar ribbon and Turkish toweng
fashion Mians, ornamened with wings, in
shapes and oorng plain linen hats and the always mod rough
and-ready straws.
presentation of effects for every need
Observation-Disclosures -Yachting-Golfing.
Seconh hoor Tenths
Evening star., 1911-05-26
Hosiery.

The beautiful, sheer thin Gauze
Lisle Hose, in black and all the
leading plain colors. Special men
tion is made of the improvements
these hose possess--greatly in
creasing their wear.
Csc, 3Sc and Soc pair.
Silk Hose, Soc to S5 pair.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-12

tions Of the actors and acting Of tho
last twenty-five years. The volume.
which is entitled Memories Of a Man
ager." is coming from the press OK
Doubleday, Page & CO.
How dcvotcdly a daughter OF ATn"ri-
cans. born and brought up in Europe,
loves the America she does not see until
she is eighteen is told in An Ardent
American" novel by Mrs. Russell
Goldman. which the Century Company
will publish this spring. She dlsdaIn5
the foreign marriage which her mother,
who has taken a German baron as
second husband. has planned for her,
and finds her rightful lord in an Amerl-
can.
Where is Capt. Joshua SloCum? WheTo
is the stout little sIOOp Spray? They
went out of New York harbOr two years
ago and have not been heard Of since.
Let us hope that the boat. which he
built with his own hands, is still stanch.
and that its master will return to pub
lish an account of fresh adventures
MeanwhiIc. a now edition Of his book,
Sailing Alone Around the World IS to
he brought out this month.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-12

with coke ovens and steel mills. are
more suggestive Of the craftsmanship
that promotes business. However, Mr..
Underwood is no portly person in long,
loose coat and square-toed calfskin
shoes. On the contrary, he is a we'll
dressed. cordial. Self-COntained, and pros
porous siX-fOOter. BY profession, he is
a lawyer. His clients have been the iron
makers of Birmingham. Some OF his
own money is invested in furnace shares.
He is not a free trader within the def
milton ordinarily given that term. but a
tariff reformer, opposed. he declares. TO
duties that prohibit imporJauonS and thus
protect the profits of manufactures"
His Views Outlined.
In a word. the tariff on anything made
in this country, he thinks, should equal
tine differences in wages here and abroad
but should not be penny more In
deed. he is a Sam Randall type of Demo
crat. and not such a Democrat as was
Roger Q. Mills before ne discovered oil
His methods. opinions. and personality
ought to be interesting and important
now and in the future. II the country
goes Democratic next year he will have
given conference and expression to the
one commanding issue Of the campaign,
and after that. there will be an Under
wood tariff law written into the statute
books of the United States.
When ] asked him. will you begin
work on your proposed tariff measures p
Immediately after Congress adjourns
on March this year, there are to be
fourteen Democrats on the new Ways
The Washington herald., 1911-02-12
THE CADDIES CONTEMPT.
From Tit Bits

From Tt-BitS.
They were out together in the early
morning and had the golf links to them
selves. A curious pair-a portly city mer-
chant new TO the game. with an immense
idea of his own skill and Importance, and
his caddie, a typical street gamin. small.
but sharp as a needle. The desperate ef-
forts of his employer to make a record
drive caused the caddie some amusement,
mingled with pity and contempt, yet he
held his peace. At last, however, after
the novice had plowed up the turf all
around the bail without moving it. the
gamin blurted out:
''Guv'nor, IL I'd known you was coming
to dig for worms I'd ha' brought q spade.
We'd ha' done 1t quicker
The Washington herald., 1911-02-12

and Means Committee, seven from the
South and seven from the North. Mr..
Payne and the present committee had
prolonged hearings eighteen months ago.
manufacturers. importers. and others
coming here from all parts Of the coun-
try. Each speaker appearing before the
committee was questioned by both Re
publiCans and Democrats With the in
formation then obtained, either a pro-
tective or a revenue bill could have been
written. SO we shall go ahead without
any further hearings. We have all the
facts that are necessary and they are
late enough FOR our purpose.
Il shall call the Democrats together
early in March and ask them carefully
to review the printed record OF the Payne
hearings. We shall remain in Washing
ton until next December. with the ex-
CeptiOn Cf the two hot months OF mid
summer. We plan. when Congress meets
again. TO have several Of our bills ready
for Introduction in the House Of Rep
resentatiVeS. II is not our intention to
write a general bill. but to prepare bills
covering certain important schcdules-nne
Tor cotton, perhaps. another for wool. and
such others as We may think 10 he nee
eSsary. The number Of bills will de-
pend Cn circumstances.
Present Bill Confusing.
The Payne-AIdrich law describes and
taxes 2.O24 separate articles. ranging in
size from a spool OF thread to the heavi-
est kinds Of machinery. The language
Of the law is often extremely technical.
In the time allowed for consideration
such bill is beyond the full comprehen-
The Washington herald., 1911-02-12

History rarely gives us pictures of its
heroes and heroines that make them Wis
ible to our eyes. Portraits of famous
persons are not within the reach of all
of us and are not absolutely reliable. But
one always wants to know what a his
toric parsonage looked like. Here are a
few sketches taken at random from con-
temporary historians:
Mary Queen of Scots was red-headed
and cross-eyed, and in spite of the enco-
miums of her contemporaries. was far
from handsome
Queen Elizabeth had a red nose and
was much ashamed of it She always
took pains TO have II powdered before
making her appearance on a state occa-
sion