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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-27
Fly Killing Not Ridiculous.

The Augusta Herald does not quite I'M
derstand the reasoning which underlies
the anti-fy work which The Star has
been conducting in Washington. and in a
recent issue. commenting on the offering
Of prizes TO the children who killed the
largest number of flies during specified
seasons. says:
Doesn't this sound ridiculous? If there
IL to be instituted "A crusade against flies
why not start where IL will do some good
Give the children prize for having a
home or room where there are no flies
Let some one go about and when q house
IS found whose grounds. yard. etc. is
80 immaculate that there would be nc
occasion for fly to even light in its
travels"
The Herald is trying to reach the re-
suits without going through the processes
The Star viii be glad to offer prizes for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-27
An Old Swindling Trick.

There can be little sympathy for the
man from California who last Saturday
allowed himself to be drawn into a ia
miliar form of swindle in this city and
robbed of large sum of money in the
form of travellers checks. in addition to
valuable jewelry. Any one who bets with
a stranger in a large city is taking a long
chance and can have no good ground for
complaint il he loses. The game in this
instance is one that has been worked a
number of times and fully exploited The
swindlers travel in pairs and appear to
be strangers. but they play their parts
skillfully and impose upon the credulity
of the unwary. Their game takes now
one form and now another. Usually il is
similar to that which was worked Satur-
day. with penny matching as the imme
date means of working the victim. When
il is over the trick seems so transparent
that IL is a marvel IL could fool any adult
And yet over and over again these in
genious rascals deceive the gullibe Prob
ably they move from city to city SO that
their faces will not become too familiar
to the police. There have been numerous
cases like this one in the past three or
four years. and all have been widely ex-
plotted. so that as far as Wash;ngtonians
are concerned there is no reason what
ever for any one who could read being
fooled. 1t would seem that other cities
have had the same experience. and 1t is
remarkable to find so many who are cas-
lily victimized. Yet such old games as the
selling of fake gold bricks and green
goods are still worked. although they
have been exposed hundreds of times
throughout the country. To play upon
cupidity. to appeal to the gambling i'm
pulse, TO offer diversion to the lowly
stranger. these are the elementary factors
IN all such swindles. Perhaps at the
next meeting OF the International Asso-
citation Of Police Chiefs this subject may
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-27
Cuba.

President Gomez continues to assert
that he is equal TO the emergency. But
il is known that conditions in several
parts of Cuba are anarchistic. And that
sort of thing. unless promptly sup
pressed. spreads rapidly. Looting vii
lagos and burning plantations call for
an immediate display not only of energy
but capacity.
our experience has taught US something
in this line. When the Diaz govern
ment was first threatened We accepted
assurances that IL was fully competent
to maintain itself Those in revolt were
characterized as robbers, unorganized
and pursuing small personal ends. AS We
were not responsible for order in Mexico.
We did not examine closely into matters.
suddenly the truth appeared, and We
were none too soon in rushing troops to
the border to protect exposed American
interests. The so-called robbers were or
ganized. and had the large ends of a new
government in view. The DiaZ govern
ment was lettering, and fell shortly after
our troops pitched their tents in Texas.
President Diaz in dealing with us was
either overconfdent or for his own pur-
poses expressed a confidence he did not
feel
We are responsible for order in Cuba
The Cubans in taking over their affairs
consented that we should keep an eye on
conditions there. and exercise our judg-
ment about action in times of trouble
We are within our rights, therefore. in
what we now doing. We are exercis-
ing our judgment about situation the
gravity of which the Cuban government
by its own activity confesseS
We have no desire again to take charge
of the islands affairs: and that is not
comprehended in our present program.
President Taft has today specifically re-
assured President Gomez on this point
Most especially is this latest trouble I'M
welcome to us. as it presents the race
question.
But there is no Sinking a plain duty.
Disorder has broken out, and is grow
ing 1t must be checked, or everything
may soon be involved. II President
Gomez is exerting himself to the utmost
so much the better. But we can help.
and ii is our duty to do so. our efforts
to that end are right and proper
This is no time for weighing gossip
about the true meaning of the uprising.
IL may have an American end and in
spiration. Influences for annexation may
be at work.
We can deal with them later. At pres
ent condition, not theory. confronts
us. There is Cuba. there ruinous dis
order exists. there our obligations call
We going to the scene as friend,
and snail be happy to do our part of the
work speedily, and return home as soon
may be. But we shall stay while
needed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-27
New White Skirts,
Inn Latest Styles.

White and also the plain colors
in demand: the season for the
wear of tub skirts is now here,
and as ours are especially we'll cut
and tailored the fit and the service
to be derived from them are
worthy of note when buying.
Pique and Linon Skirts, in white, tan,
blue and gray.
$3.o5 and $500.
White Ratine and Lnon Skirts.
$500 and $5.z5-
White Rep and Cotton Bedford Cord
Skirts; a variety of styles.
$2.75 to 1915.
White Linene Skirts.
SI.5o and $2.oo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-27
Linen Suits Are to Have am
Unprecedented Vogue This Season.

New and is display of Linen Suits which
speak of for the first time this We have assembled
variety of than ordinary charm and worth style and quality
Linen Suits at Sn5.OO-We recommend the showing at
this highly both from knowledge OF their excellence
and the favor accorded them by Made OF pure
linen white cadet blue light blue and three
Norfolk styles and of the regulation coats with plain tai
ored and fancy trimmed There ten different styles IN all
with the very latest ideas in skirts.
Linen Suits at S6.75-Thes suits have many points of at
traction and the best for women to their
and white straight front and yhy designed skirt 1t
intention price this suit much higher when first we
giving the benefit of the value
floor. St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-27

fiyless homes. 1t appreciates. however.
that in order to get homes without flies
certain steps are necessary to be taken in
advance. One Of these is to kill as many
flies as possible. and the other is to clean
up the breeding and injecting places, both
Of these being now in progress. The NY
less home will result from the kind OF work
that is being undertaken under the i'm
pulse Of prizes offered to the children and
through the agencies of the cleanup COM
mittees. 1t would be hopeless to expect
absolutely fiyiess houses as long as the
insects persist in such great numbers. and
nothing is done to destroy them or their
breeding places 1t may. to some, sound
ridiculous to set the children killing flies,
but the fact remains that The Star has
invoked a most potent agency for public
sanitation in getting the youngsters busy
with their traps and spatters. Last sum-
mer over seven million flies were killed,
and il is fundamentally assured that
there are less flies this year in conse-
quence. Now the boys and girls are KILL
ing them at the time when they are most
prolific and where one dead fly counts
more than hundreds of dead flies three
months hence. Meanwhile the city has
been pretty thoroughly secured in the
cleanup work. and the Official eye is open
for opportunities to carry on the educa-
tional process of making the people un-
derstand that dirt and disease are closely
allied and that cleanliness is easily Sc
cured and maintained With all this work
in progress Washington will probably
have by the end of the season more fly
less homes than homes where flies are
present, and the best of 1t will be that
this condition can be continued and,
Furthermore. that it will have been secur-
ed through the agency of the young folks,
who are the householders of tomorrow,
and who will have learned an important
lesson in practical sanitation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-27
Roosevelt and the Strong Arm.

No strong-arm tactics at Chicago ap-
pear to be On the Taft cards. The ma
tional committee is not asked or expected
to throw out any Roosevelt delegates
properly certified. All such are apparently
assured of fair treatment.
But can as much be said of the Roose-
Welt cards? Mr.. McHarg has been travel
ing for months drumming up contests.
Credentials of Taft delegates have been
attacked. and foundations laid for war
fare at the national convention.
Moreover. Mr. Roosevelt is of the
strong-arm variety of man and politician.
He employs the lingo of the prize ring
He SHES his castor into the ring. He
knocks his opponents through the ropes.
He smiles with confidence, and announces
that the fight is over.
Like master. like man. The men who
are assisting Mr.. Roosevelt in his cam
paign take their cues from and guide by
him. They are pugnacious after his fash
ion. and talk in his terms They are say
ing, as is he, that the nomination has
been won by him, and that it cannot be
taken from him. The decision must be
for him, or they will know the reason
why.
The English of this is that the Roose-
welt people are preparing rough-house
program. They are trying to intimidate
the national committee. and if they fail
in that they will try their hands on the
convention itself.
They will be strong in Chicago. and will
use their local strength for all it may be
worth. Street crowds will whoop up the
Roosevelt candidacy. Gallery space in
the convention hall will be played for.
Everywhere, and at all times, the shout
for Roosevelt will be in evidence.
And. be it noted. Mr.. Roosevelt himself
will be only eighteen hours away. Sew
eral trains cover the distance between
New York and Chicago in that time. So
that if it should appear that his lieuten-
ants cannot get away with it, in his
absence, he could appear and take charge
in person.
Would he respond to such an appeal?
AS sure as shooting. His whole heart is
in this fight. No man ever desired any,
thing more passionately than Mr.. Roose-
Welt does the presidency again. He is not
only the most capable politician in his
company. but he possesses in eminent de-
gree the spirit of leadership. Precedents
and recognized proprieties are nothing
to him when his wishes prompt.
1t is not improbable. therefore. that if
he becomes convinced that he alone can
save the day, Mr.. Roosevelt will appear
i'm Chicago, brow furrowed and hands
doubled up, leading his forces, and en-
deavoring to strong-arm the whole bust
ness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-27
Tailored Linen Waists
Priced for Immediate Sale.

We doubt the least that the will immediate
usually appreciate the opportunity purchasing
practical of their wardrobe figure decidedly
of proportion to its usual selling price.
These Waists all perfect fine quality white linen
strictly tailored effects and tucked
ly attractive Your especially called their high
grade make their peectne of workmanship
the Consumers League abel-their Endorsement
An exceptionally strong value, third to
nearly half below the regular selling
price .....................Sl.0 S each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-27
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Matter of Pride.

NO said Mr.. Meekton: Il don't want
Henrietta to go into politics.
You are envious of her superior en-
ergy.''
mo; I'm not. But Henrietta is sure to
rise to official position. And when 1 hand
her my salary on Saturday night I dom
want to be haunted by any doubts
whether it is my voluntary domestic con-
tribution or a species of municipal graft. +"
Sometimes" said Uncle Eben, you
sees a reform shouter dat's like a lawn
mower out O. repair. 1t kin make a
racket dat wakes up de neighborhood, but
it don't cut no grass"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-27
The Sale of Silk Dresses,
Specially Priced at S0.75.

Many styles and shades still this SALE
choosing matter easily accomplished because of this
FOuaarOS-Back and blue shades in
polka dots finished with borders.
IafetaS-Back popular changeable shades. with
accordion plated skirts with shadow
Messailnes patterns in navy blue brown. black
and white
These dresses only the styles high
fabrics and their brought regular
be nearly much have marked the garments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-27
Catching-Up Weather.
From the Cleveland Leader.

Do not grumble about a little hot
weather this season, even il ii does seem
very early for ninety in the shade. The
country needs ii. Farmers are far behind
in their work Nature Is backward with
some crops which are in the ground.
There is urgent necessity for heat and
sunshine. Every such day as yesterday
means much for the next years supply
of food. 1t helps the farmers keep things
moving in a way that the cities need no
less than the agricultural districts. The
soil and the crops are stili the foundation
of everything in the United States.
When the farmers have good fortune the
whole country feels the benefits. If the
harvests go wrong 1t is heavy handicap
all around. The weather is interesting
to city folk and villagers, but not in the
same sense that IL is on the farms. There
it means the decisive factor in the ques-
ton of good times or bad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-27
The New "Anthony"
Tub Handbag.

"A new assortment of these Pure
Linen Handbags, in one of the
smartest styles ever introduced,
is now shown; already made and
stamped in pretty designs for
hand embroidering; easily laun-
dered. A good value, soc each.
Among the other new apparel
and home furnishings stamped for
embroidering are the following:
Stamped Lawn Shirt Waists. oce
eacn..
Stamped Belts, each. MISUNDERSTANDING
Stamped Linen Centerpieces, PIC
edcn
Stamped Pillowcases, initiated. coc
edcH
Stamped Huck Towels. each. roe,
Main floor, + st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-27
Beds and Bedding:
The Best Inn Every Particular.
Two Strong Values in Brass Beds That We Believe
Have No Superior.

Have No Superior.
AT Sl5OO-Brass Beds in all At S2S.OO-Brass Beds in all
Sizes with two-inch contn- sizes with wo-nch continuous
posts heavy filters and large
best lacquer thoroughly put husk Made by of the best
together. manufacturers.
Other Brass Beds. all and styles, equal
O demand; special styles for homes.
S975 to S125.OO each.
White Enameed Beds, entirely enameed others
lively decorated with brass; all styles
$500 to $4,000 each.
MATTRESSES MADE IN OUR WORKROOMS-Strictly
the highest materials only used making Mattresses
the premises both hair and felt thoroughly
clean and and the making accomplished under the
sanitary agreeable conditions by experienced workers.
faction guaranteed The renovang repairing and recovering of
and pillows also features of shops
Hair Mattresses. $50 to $500 each
Felt Mattresses. 49,. $4,000 to $4,000 each
OSTERMOOR MATTRESSES-These we'll known mattress
all and and styles Of
designs and colorings in tickngs.
Sold at Catalogue Prices.
Metal Bed Springs. of woven Feather Pillows live
national fabric feathers without odor best
ly made and supported ticking coverings
$3.50 to $3.50 each. Sl.OO to $3.50 each.
SPECIAL SALE OF MATTRESSES-We have sale a lot
Sea Mattresses pure virgin cotton
oughy comfortable and reliable.
4.6=ft. size, $4,000 Was $500.
3=ft. size, $500. Was $4,000.
econd door
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-27

art is long and time is neeting'-
So a busy poet wrote.
Every man is now competing
For place in public note.
Moral precepts, once so bracing,
Seldom, now, our thoughts engage
Every one Is merely racing
For the center of the stage.
art is long''-so who shall linger
In the haunts Of studious care.
While Ambitions jeweled finger
Points the way that seems so fair?
Let the voice and not the reason
Show us love- hate" fear" and
rage
It's a conflict fierce this season
For the center OF the stage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-27
New Bathing Caps
and Shoes.

Styles in Bathing Caps were
never SO varied and charming as
they are this season. The show
ing we make is representative Of
the best and contains many ef-
fects of entirely new origin.
Silk Waterproof Caps, i'm great variety
of colors and shapes.
75c to S2.25 each.
sateen Caps Each. 25c to sc
Rubber Caps. EACH. 25c to sc
Bathing Slippers, in black "A nd Waite
and red-and-blue' IN 25c, soc and 75c
various styles. Pair.
Waterproof Bags for 2sc and zoe
Bathing Suits. Each.
Water Wings Pair pc
Bathing Carriers. Pair............ &c
Main door, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-27
The Five-Dollar Gown.
From the Utica Observer.

The girl members of one Of the gram
mar school graduating classes in this
city yesterday voted not to pay over five
dollars each for their graduating gowns.
1t is a sensible move, and one that we
expect to see increase in volume. In
many cities the movement to confine the
graduating gown to something neat, SIM
pie and inexpensive has taken root, and
II will be the rule this year, rather than
the exception. The best thing about the
movement as demonstrated In many
places is that ii is the girls who have
parents who are well able to purchase al
most any sort of costume that may be de-
signed who are taking the first steps to
bring about reform in the custom
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-27
Dainty and Refined Summer
FrOcks and Dresses.
AN ATTRACTIVE NEW DISPLAY.

collecting this Dainty Summer Frocks
Dresses have had in mind refinement of line appropriate
marks prominently the inexpensive gar
ments, the simplest models
White Cotton Wolfe Dresses at S1O.OO-Verv tasteful
with linen have sleeves and trimmed
pepu with ball fringe; neck and attractive skirt
Wolfe Dresses at S1O.75-Four styles of blackandwh
vole trimmed with American beauty emerald
black velvet round necks and pretty
skirts with pepums.
White Dresses at $16.5O-Lngere and Wolfe Dresses,
Irish lace Insertions round neck
and set-n sleeves; peplum front and back.
Sheer White Dresses at S25.OO-Fifteen of the most
attractive styles of white wolfe and beautiful lingerie
deliberately designed models Dainty
vogue fashion for trmmngcuny
Pink and Blue Wolfe Dresses also shown
at this price, and few Imported Handmade Dresses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-27
Rival Sheets and
Pin1OWcaSes.

These Sheets and Pillowcases
have been favorably known to
housekeepers for many years
every one launders perfectly and
retains its original shape, and
there is no foreign filling in them
to decrease their wear or wash
away and leave them thin and
without body. They are very ex-
actingly made.
Sheets, sizes 8Ixo31A inches,
62Ec each.
Pillowcases. 45x36 inches,
$I.68 dozen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-27

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Nineteen hundred and twelve will be
recorded as an important year in Amer
lean history. Already it has seen such q
loosening of party ties. such breaking
away from partisan labels that the old
alignment has become almost meaning.
less. And now the aspirants for the pres
idential nomination in either party stand
for such utterly different political ideals,
economic doctrines and governmental
policies that il will require a great strain
ing of logic for the defeated candidates
to give even passive approval to the cam
paigns of their successful rivals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-27

White Footwear.
An unusually fine showing OF
Smart and Handsome White Foot
wear. in all the new styles. In
cluded are Continental Pumps
and Tongue Slippers, Seamless
Pumps with tailored bows; Dres-
den Ties and Three and Four
Eyelet Butcher Oxfords. Mate
rails are buckskin, ooze calfskin
and sea island canvas: variously
trimmed: different heights of
heels and shapes of toes.
$500 to 5000 pair.
Third door. Tenth q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-27
For q Glorious Fourth.

From the st. Louis Post Dispatch.
Let us anticipate and do now what is
too generally deferred to the 5th of July (:
TO wit, enter plea for safe and sane
Fourth. On the day after the usual
Chinese expression of American patriot
ism--that is to say, the 5th-the country
is always plunged into reflections Of wis
dom. 4 little wisdom exercised before
hand spares US the occasion and the ac-
companying headache.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-27
Flies in Pittsburgh.
From the Pittsburgh Post.

From the Pittsburgh Post.
The people who are being enlightened
as to the fearful waste of life and money
through the communicating influence Of
the so-called typhoid fly are anxious
for the determination of that pest, but
they are practically helpless. The killing
has been going on for several years, and
the fly shows no apparent lessening in
numbers. This is proof evident that the
incubators in which the insect is prop
agated are still being worked to the limit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-27
Practical Results.

There may be something in this theory
of telepathy," said the mystical person.
You mean thought concentration that
enables you to impress your ideas on
others?" inquired Senator Sorghum.
Yes"
We'll, there may be something in it.
But don't depend on it. For practical re-
suits in impressing people, telepathy will
never compare with brass band and
parade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-27

be discussed with view Of rounding up
the neecers. A little clever clothes
work in the larger cities ought to result
in bringing into the tolls some Of the
penny Watchers and tricksters who follow
this line of criminal industry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-27
The prices are we'll Within
), the range of moderation.
Memorial Day Footwear
For Correctly Attired Women.

variety distinctive models together with broad OF
staple styles for those contemplating Memorial day outings
called few of the avorlte styles there
others Just and desirable.
Gun Metal Cafskn Pumps with ribbon and leather bows:
high and Pair. $3.50 to $500
Gun Metal Oxford and Two eyelet Oxford Ties.
Far S3eWW 10 SSoUW
Pair $3.50 to $500
P FSdSs@ oa's. ~' NV - $3.50 to $500
Butcher Oxford and Twoeyelet Ties.
Pair $3.50 to 100
Caskin Continental Pumps and Tongue Slippers,
with secovered and metal buckles Pair SIS so to 5000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-27

seaside country os the Memorial day outing trip for
vacation service practical and becoming hats leave
nothing desired The graceful simplicity of their designs AMI
outlines adapts especially for tailored OF nature
whatever lingerie and dainty summer dresses
and of models features
there being Panamas trimmed with velvet ribbon wings fancy
feathers ribbons or chons leghons trimmed for tailored
mans or hemp with prosgran ribbon and wings plain slightly
trimmed felts also the ratne hats
The prices are we'll Within
s, a ,.., the range of moderation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-27

1t is recalled that Mr.. Roosevelt did
not participate in the inaugural festivities
when Mr.. Taft became the chief execu-
tive. 1t seems possible that the colonel
had a premonition that he was not going
to like the new President