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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13
Prophets and Prophesying.

Those republicans who declare that il
Mr. Taft is nominated at Chicago he can
not be elected are unmindful of two
things: u Their duty to their party,
and (2) the failure of a similar prophecy
four years ago.
It is to be assumed that large numbers
Of the anti-Taftites will accept the deci-
sion of the republican national conven-
ton, and work for the success Of the
ticket. Why, then, should any of them
indulge now in deliverances certain to
plague them then If Mr.. Taft is the nomi-
nee? How will their usefulness as cam
paigners be promoted by the reproduction
Of these prophecies after they take the
stump? For reproduced they will be. All
are being scrapbooked by an alert oppo-
sition. The democrats these days are
very much alive.
And Is there no warning in the success
Of Mr.. Taft in 1908 after the prophecies
that II nominated he could not be elected
Those were based upon the fact that sew
eral OF his decisions on labor questions
rendered while he was on the bench had
been criticised by certain labor leaders,
and that as Secretary Of War he had is
sued The order of President Roosevelt
bearing upon the negro troops at Browns
Vile, Tex. His nomination his opponents
declared. would cost the republican party
the labor vote in its entirety, and the ne
gro vote in every state north of Mason
and Dixon's line.
Mr.. Taft was nominated, and took the
stump to explain and defend his record.
Did labor turn against him? BY no
means. He went into the very strong
holds Of labor. and discussed the decisions
which had been hastily denounced. La
Dor gave him a respectful hearing, and
many laboring men accepted his explana-
lions of his judicial record, and voted for
him. Some Of his largest majorities were
cast in localities where labor. organized
and unorganized, exerted a powerful influ-
ence.
The negro voters in states permitting
them to vote refused to hold Mr.. Taft
responsible for the treatment of the col
ored battalion punished for the Browns
Vile outbreak. Not only had Mr.. Roose-
Welt himself administered that punish
ment, but he had advertised the fact, and
seemed proud of 1t. He took exclusive
credit for it, as everybody at the time
noted, and discussed 1t In letters and in
terviews.
The record shows, therefore, that prophe-
sying against Mr.. Taft as a candidate has
its perils. He has a way of upsetting
prophets and prophecies. In an emer-
gency he takes matters into his own
hands. He did that very thing four years
ago. Some of his nearest friends opposed
his course respecting his labor decisions.
They advised him to let the matter rest.
He thought otherwise; took the matter
up with labor face to face. and won.
He is not backing away from any por-
ton Of his record as President. 1t may
not all be equally good. but 1t is all his,
and he is standing to and for it all. He
is facing a grave situation, and probably
knows how grave. But he is facing it,
and without the slightest sign of turn
ing his back on 1t. If he wins handily al
Chicago, he will have a good fighter
chance against the Baltimore man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13
A Large Showing of the
Beautiful New Cotton Fabrics.

beautiful than is fitting describe the
New Spring Fabrics will have doubt
they displays which constantly being enriched by
arrivals.
Our showing furnishes of all that
beautiful coorngs and designs which fash
ion wrought with all here exhibited Designers
planned surprises; there entirely
IDEAS high coloring and such unexpected cobi
nations
These things particularly interesting:
52nch Bordered Tule. $I75 yard
and Tule. $500 yard
46-nch BOrdered
Embroidered Bordeed Baiste SI75 yard
38-nch Embroidered Batiste 75c yard
4o-nch Striped French Wolfe 75c yard
h7nch Rordered French Wolfe $Ioo yard
onch Plain Colored French Wolfe ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. 68c yard
a2-nch St Cali Swiss ..............75c and 85c yard
E1eure
2z-nch Bordered Efeure Wolfe. soc yard
44-nch Embroidered Swiss yard
4o-nch Bordered Wolfe oOc yara
24nch English Voe 29c yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13

cannot ind Q way to overcome the pres
ent dificulty, two years at least must be
lost before work is started in this direc-
ton of providing a system Of sewers Tor
the counties touching the District.
But can a way not be found to meet
this emergency? 1t Is obvious that the
legislature fully approved Of the principle
involved and was DESTROYS Of starting
the surveys and the drawing Of plans. Is
there no fund in the state treasury
which might be drawn upon to defray
the expense pending the next meeting OF
the legislature? Surely there Is no more
important item of state business than
the preservation Of the peoples health.
Funds are spent on far less deserving
and urgent objects. There are. further
more, probably men of ability willing to
serve on a sewerage commission for their
bare expenses, for the sake Of the public
welfare. why let the matter die as result
Of the accident which deprived the state
Of the invaluable services Of commission
which should, indeed. have been set at
work years ago to make plans?
Congress should not lag behind Mary
land in this matter. Regardless of the
failure Of the state legislature to act
finally, 1t should pass the necessary meas
ure providing for the organization OF the
District commission which. according
to the project, Is to act in conjunction
with that representing Maryland Then
if a way is found at Annapolis to over
come the present difficulty and commits
sion is organized as an advisory body
there need be no further delay. If Gov.
Goldsborough and the county authorities
cannot agree upon a modus vivendi, so
to speak. the District commission will
have been created and will stand ready
for such an opportunity as may eventu-
ally be offered in Maryland. Nothing
will ever be done If legislature waits on
Congress and Congress waits on legisla-
ture Let each act whenever it can and
get results by the shortest cut. The sewer
system is needed to save lives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13
The Maryland Sewer Project.

trivial amendment to the bill provid
ng for the organization Of a commission
% draft plans for a comprehensive drain
age system for the Maryland counties
adjacent to the District of Columbia
caused the failure Of that measure In
the state Legislature. although both
houses were agreed as to It's importance
and were in unison in the matter Of de-
tails. Thus By what may be termed a
legislative accident, for which 1t Is not
necessary now to attempt to lay blame
IN any one. the state OF Maryland Is
apparently forced to wait for two years
before starting work that directly af-
tects the health of a great number of It's
people and is of the most intimate con-
germ to the welfare Of the District Of
Columbia
1t lis now feared that Congress will
aot authorize the appointment OF COM
mission corresponding to that which was
proposed for Maryland. in view OF the
failure of the legislature to act IL this
= the case, and If Maryiands executive
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13
Mirth Unending.

Oh, wherefore should a mortal sigh
And vow that life is full of care?
Each moment that goes swiftly by
Is sure to bring a laugh somewhere;
And the supply is ever new
And louder grows the note Of cheer;
The clothes that Fashion brings to view
Are getting funnier every year.
These hats and shoes and all tho rest
OF the attire that meets our gaze
Wen greet with wild hilarious zest
AS now we jest of other days.
The present price tag may exert
A certain influence severe.
But look ahead for laughs alert;
Our clothes get funnier every year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13
A Characteristic Pose.

That was an amusing afa1r at spring
field, Mass. last night. Invite MI. Roose-
welt to a banquet at this time, call on
him for a speech. and bar politics? The
story reads like college joke.
Mr. Roosevelt, understand, has many
topics at his command. He knows books.
all about game trails something about
state building a little about horse-taming
and cow-punchng. and has had large
experience with men both finished and in
the rough. He has touched at many
points, and learned many things. He is
most distinctly an all-around man.
But Mr. Roosevelt's game-aithough 1t
erieves him TO have the matter expressed
in that terms politics. He knows that
better than any other game, and is proud
of his skill. He keeps his heart and mind
fixed on it, The bugle-call is not more
inspiring to a war horse than the call of
politics is to Mr.. Roosevelt. Let the word
be sounded in his hearing, and he Is off
Today his ears are open to no other call
He hears Ii even in his sleep. 1t browns
all other calls. Books, game trials and
exciting frontier experiences can wait
Further observations on those subjects
from him can wait. He is thinking only
of politics, and he rightly concludes that
the people are thinking of him only in
connection with politics.
So, at the banquet last night. he put
aside the toastmaster's admonition, and
spoke as the spirit moved him. The op-
portunity was tempting. Time is f1eeting
Massachusetts and other New England
states vote soon for delegates> to the
Chicago convention, and Mr.. Roosevelt
wants as many of them as he can get.
Every moment used and every word ut
tered to that end he estimates as impor-
tant
The rebellion against the rule prescribed
had the Rooseveltian touch. Rules are
for everyday men. from whom the public
expects only the conventional. The unu-
sual man makes his own rules, and when
they clash with other rules, those other
rules must give way.
The commercial travellers heard at
Springfield the story that many others
now are hearing. Mr.. Roosevelt demands
justice. He would redeem this wild land
from its present unhappy state. Ring
out the old, ring in the new Ring out
Taft, ring in Roosevelt again. Unless that
is done. the interests" which since Mr..
Roosevelt left the White House have
fastened their malign grip on everything,
will enslave the people for all time, and
defeat all the objects of this govern
ment.
As this tall talk has had influence in ILL
aeis and some other states, Mr.. Roosevelt
will repeat it wherever he goes and trust
to luck for results. Will Massachusetts
swallow it? Ordinarily the Bay state
folks are calm and canny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13
An EXPLANATION,

The editorial in yesterdays Star cr1ti-
cising Mr.. McCombs. director-in-chief OF
the Wilson boom, was based upon an
article which had appeared in the New
York Evening Post. Mr.. McCombs. over
his signature, repudiates the sentiments
attributed to him. In publishing his COM
munication the Evening Post says:
1.-THE interview in the Evening Post
was given by Walker w. Wick, the &C
credited representative of Mr.. McCombs,
at the Wilson headquarters, and presum-
ably to be printed as coming from MI.
McCombs. MIR. Wick did not make 1t
clear to the reporter that he was not
speaking, as usual, in his representative
capacity. He was accurately quoted"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13

Another name is erased from the
list of living Americans who have achiev-
ed worldwide renown and honor. Clara
Barton, at the ripe age of ninety, passes
away with a record of usefulness rarely
equaled by any of her sex. One in
stinctively associates her with Florence
Nightingale, whose western prototype she
was. The same inspiration, love of
stricken humanity, moved them both.
They were drawn into the maelstrom of
warfare, the one into the terrible scenes
of the Crimea, and the other into the
horrors OF the American civil war.
Clara Barton left a most peaceful life
TO engage in her work, but having once
learned the need of better methods of sue
coring those suffering from the blows of
battle. she devoted herself thenceforth
TO this endeavor. Her personal undertake
ing to trace missing soldiers after the
close of the war marked her as one gifted
with the talent of organization. and it
was natural that she should be chosen
later for the honorable and useful post
of first president of the American Red
Cross. Her record OF achievements in
this capacity is long and inspiring.
Wherever sorrow descended upon the
taftn, Wherever ndtuEe LOOK TOLL Oh uu.
nanity. wherever famine sought It's VIC
Tins. there went the Red Cross, with
funds and food and clothing and shelter.
Clara Barton's appeal to the American
people for help for the suffering Of all
lands and sections and races always
sufficed to yield a generous now Of funds
and supplies. To rscite the occasions
upon which she thus figured as prime
mover in aid OF the unfortunate IL mere
Iy to repeat list Of disasters ana emer-
gencies covering a long period Of years.
IT is impossible to measure the good this
woman did in her long life. not only in
the direct relief Of suffering. but in
awakening in the breasts OF vast multi
Jude Of people impulses Of kindness
and interest in the sorrows Of others.
She was a missionary whose example
taught a lesson that will last as long as
humanity remains subject to affiiction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13
Dry Sweeping Again.
From the Chicago Record-Herald.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
With the coming Of spring sunshine
and warmth the bad old practice Of dry
s.. leeping in the streets Of Chicago has
been revived. Nothing could more clear
ly indicate conservatism of mind on the
part of those who manage the street
cleaning than, this custom. It has been
followed In years past. SO why should
any consideration be given to the foolish
faddists who dislike to have their eyes,
noses and clothing filled with dirt? An
occasional Difference to the wishes of the
compliments is soon followed by rever-
sion to the primitive custom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13

One Of the most pathetic features OF
the all round good fellow who goes wrong
is the disappointment of his friends. That
Stamford. Conn.,, cashier may escape
punishment. but his associates cannot
be rendered immune to regret and hui
initiation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13
The New Taylor Nursery.
ABABY BED WITH PRACTICAL, CONVENIENT
FEATURES NEVER BEFORE ATTEMPTED.

Night day nursery bed will be found OF
service 1t be used for babies from
up until they four OF generous
in construction thoroughly practical
in design and boon every mother
nursery may be used alongside the
preferred The bed attached the head steel notch
Frame allowing adjustment desired height and the loot
being kind permits the placing the
TAYLOR Nursery regular bed where takes extra
space mother easily render the baby all attention
without getting out of her own bed
FITTED WITH TUFTED COTTON MATTRESS
AND NEW SAFETY HOOD. AND CAN BE FOLD
ED COMPACTLY FOR TRAVELLING PURPOSES
Price, $500 for the complete equipment.
st.
Woodward & Lothrop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13
application.
Main door, Eleventh st.
New Improved Method
Cold Storage.

Furs, Fur-lined. Fur-trimmed
and Fur Garments. Rugs, Por-
there's, Draperies and Curtains re-
ceived for storage; new improved
method, dry, cold, filtered air at
minimum temperature. Rugs to
be stored can be cleaned and re-
paired and Portieres altered, Furs
remodeled and repaired. Lace
Curtains to be cleaned, stored free
of charge.
The highest class service,
moderate charges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13
Rhododendrons at
Ealf Regular Price.

A delayed shipment of Hardy
Holland Rhododendrons is now
on sale; nice, healthy, large
plants, in white, red and purple.
Csc each. Regularly Soc.
Also a small number of Hardy
Holland Rose Bushes from our
last assortment, I5c each.
Fifth door, @ St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13
Engraving the
Wedding Stationery.

Correctness of form is a very
important essential in the engrav-
ing of Wedding Stationery, and
we are equipped with every facili-
ty for obtaining results that have
been repeatedly pronounced as the
nearest approach to perfection.
The artistic merit of the execution
of the type and the refined inn
preston it is given on our elegant
stationery accounts for much of
its distinctive excellence.
Specimens of our work, together
with estimates, submitted upon
ano1ico tin,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13
Difficulties of Reform.

Reform" remarked Farmer Corntos-
sci. sis something that has to be ap-
preached with great caution and per-
spicacity.
"Yet you must admit that We need re-
form"
Eyes. But so does that colt. Only
every time start to reform him he lanes
himself, breaks the spring wagon and
gives the whole family nervous prostra-
ton"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13
The Kitchen Garden,
From the Portland (Ore.) Telegram.

Z TOM tne Fortianu tOfe'J IeIegrdm'
While we are talking and writing
great deal and expanding a great deal Of
thought on the subject Of school gar
dening, and the promotion Of kindred ac-
tivities which lead children to take an
interest in the soil and the possibilities
of its cultivation. 1t would be just as well
for us not to overlook the Importance Of
this same subject of the soil and its
products to that class Of city grown
ups who have the ground or can get the
ground for the cultivation Of a kitchen
garden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13

UIn order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence letters to THE STAR should
rot be addressed to any individual connected
with the Office, but simply TO THE STAR or 70
the Editorial or Business Department. according
20 tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13

Heavy Coutil Corsets. medium high bust
and long hip; well boned for the 81 20
tall, full figure. Price. ........
For the average and full figures. a cor
set of coutil with medium bust and extra
long hip; with elastic lacing at side or
front to hold corset closely to the c. ~
figure. Price. ..-.....-......... |''
Heavy Coutil CorSets, very strongly
boned, with high bust and long hip;
an excellent model for the tall, full CO m
figure. Price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13
Cautious Comparison.

$50 you remind yourself Of Lincoln!'
"Well,'' replied the energetic states
man, Lincoln had some Of my ideas, but
he didn't have anything like my pictur-
esque vocabulary"
Oars some excuse fob bein' scared at
nothin'," said Uncle Eben. when a man
finds it's whut represents his earnin' ca.
pacity."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13

However rigidly party lines may be
drawn in voting or in debate. there mas
never been an inclination to spoil pleas
ant ovation for the Speaker OF the House
of Representatives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13

Col. Roosevelt has the energetic enthu-
siasm which not only prevents q man
from knowing when he is beaten. but
which enables him to make one victory
look like half a dozen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13

The cheerful Importance of the first
base ball as a weather indicator Is not
lessened by the fact that it always man
ages to edge in q few weeks ahead Of the
first straw hat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13

BY turning the territory adjacent to the
Panama canal into jungle. restless
statesmen may organize hunting expedi-
lions without going so far from civiliza-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13

Those prose-poets of tho time, the de-
scriptive base ball writer's, ought to pro-
vide a few new phrases for the use of
candidates inclined to spectacular meta
phor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13

The man with talents for Joyous gen.
eralities will come into demand wnen tho
national platforms are to be Written.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHIr.ANDER JOHNSON.
Where Thoughts Are Voiced.

"what we want Is freedom Of speechr'
"Well," replied the citizen who refuses
to be disconnected. III you don't think
we have it go with me and sit in the
bleachers the next time they play ball"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13
Beat Up the Conductor!
e Cleveland Plain Dealer

Even a United States senator would
appear to have trouble In changing the
course Of an elevator. And, by the way,
Just how far does the autocracy Of q
senator extend?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13
The Elevating Touch.

Don't you think music has q refining
infiuence?"
cit must have" replied Miss Cayenne
Some Of the popular songs contain Ian
guage that 1t would be impossible to en-
ploy in any other way"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13
Has Occurred to Some.
From the PITTSBURGH Post

Did It ever occur to you that we, as
people, could dispense with q great deal
Of our politics and constantly recurring
elections and be none the worse for tho
loss?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13

After all, it is better for a ball club to
take its proportion Of defeats early In
the season and get through with the an
noyance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13

II looked for q moment as II the
Japanese rumorists contemplated starting
A real estate boom in the lower peninsula
Of California
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13

No matter whose hat may go into the
ring, Mr.. Lorimer's headgear reposes on
a hook in the senatorial cloakroom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13

It 10 q fortunate attempt to ascend
Mount Mckinley that involves no loss of
life or reputation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13

A fine quality coutil, with very low bust
and long hip, for the well proper
toned lines of the average figure. e. m
Dainty Figured White Batiste. with low
bust and very long hip. for the s. 20
medium figure. Price ............
Heavy Broche Corsets. in colors, with
medium low bust and long hip. So. 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13
Summer Prediction.

My hat I toss into the ring
And. as the weather warmer grows,
No doubt with it I'll also Hing
Ny coat, vest and some other clothes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13
The New Spring Models i'm Our
Exclusive ''Florita'' Corsets.

in makes andh modeat Of
features
of hip
o dag n models o charcte
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13

. Pink and Light Blue Crepe de
Chine Gowns, low round neck and
full flowing sleeves, trimmed with
hand embroidery and German
valenciennes insertion and edge.
$3.50 and S1O.5O each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13

New York once: Tribune Building.
Chicago Office: First National Bank Building.
European once: Regent St.. London. Engla10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13

PAYABLE IN sdvance-ny mail, postage prepaid:
Daily Sunday included. one month. 90 cents.
Daily Sunday excepted. one month. 40 cents.
Saturday Star, 81 year. Sunday Star. T. year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13

A very pretty model OF fine couti1, with
medium low bust and long hip; for G. ~
the slender figure. Pair. ....... r0O
Heavy White Broche is utilized for an
other model, that has medium bust Ss 90
and long hip. Price.
A well boned Heavy Coutil Corset, with
medium bust and long hip is of
especial design for the full figure SEQ
Third floor, 18th st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-13

The Evening Star, with the Sunday morning
edition r. delivered by carriers within the city
at Is cents per month: daily only Is cents per
month: Sunday only. 20 cents per month Orders
NAV be sent by mail, telephone Main 2440.
Collection is made by carrier at the end OF each
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